Sunderland Church, Coll. 117. 7s. 6d; Afternoon, at Sunderland Chapel, Coll. 27. 14s. 1d.; Evening, at Monk-Wearmouth, Coll. 21. 10s. 10d. - March 22: Meeting at Sunderland; Rev. R. Gray, Chairman: Coll. 77. 13s. 4d.-March 23: Meeting at Durham; Rev. T. Shipperdson, Chairman: Coll. 67. 4s.-March 24: Meeting at Monk-Wearmouth; Rev. B. Kennicott, Chairman: Coll. 51. 9s. 5d.

ing at Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Rev. H. B.Tristram, Chairman; Coll. 87, 14s. 8d. : and a Second in the Evening for the Labouring Classes; Rev. J. Dodd, Chairman; Coll. 137. 15s. 9d.- March 26: Meeting at North Shields; Rev. J. Taylor, Chairman.

Cumberland—March 28: Sermons by

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Rev. J. Fawcett, at St. Cuthbert's, Carlisle; Coll. (including a Donation of 51. 58. sent afterward) 391. 5s. 9d.: by Rev. B. Ward, at Burgh, Coll. 21. and by Rev. T. Woodrooffe, at Cockermouth; Coll. 81. 3s. 6d.-March 29: Meeting at Carlisle; Rev. J. Fawcett, Chairman; Coll. 221. Os. 6d.

The following Associations were visited by the Rev. J. Hartley, and

the Rev. F. Leicester.

Gloucestershire-March 30: Meeting at Gloucester; D. Pennant, Esq. Chairman; Coll. 251. 5s. 6d. : A Second in the

Evening, for the Labouring Classes; Rev. J. Kempthorne, Chairman; Coll. 91. 15s. 4d. March 31: Meetings, Morning and Evening, at Campden; Hon. and Rev. L. Noel, Chairman: Coll. 261. 8s.

Warwickshire-April 1: Meeting at Stratford-on Avon; Rev. F. F. Knottesford, Chairman; Coll. 117, 11s. 6d. Sermon in the Evening, by Rev. J. Hartley, at Billesley; Coll. 67. 10s.

Worcestershire-April 2: Meeting at Evesham; G. F. Stratton, Esq. Chairman Coll. 21. 2s.

Herefordshire - April 4: Sermon by Rev. J. Hartley; Morning, at St. Peter's, Hereford, Coll. 221. 8s. 1d.; Evening, by Rev. H. Gipps, Coll. 67. Os. 1d. by Rev. R. Mayor, at Burghill, Coll. 27. 9s. 1d., and at Tarrington, Coll. 77. 11s. 6d. by Rev. J. Hartley, at Leominster, Coll. 87. Rev. April 5: Meeting at Hereford; H. Gipps, Chairman; Coll. 301. 3s.: Sermon by Rev. J. Hartley, at St. Peter's; Coll. 91. 2s. 3d. —April 7: Meeting at Ledbury; Rev. H. Gipps, Chairman; Coll. 37. 12s. 8d.: Meeting at Hay, Rev. H. Allen, Chairman; Coll. 97.: Chairman; Coll. 17. 3s. 4d. Meeting at Bromyard; Rev. H. Gipps, Meeting at Kington; Rev. A. Whalley, April 8:

Chairman: Coll. 91, 8s. 8d.

Sussex April 4 Sermons, by the Rev. T. Bartlett, Morning and Evening, at St. John's Chapel, Chichester: Coll. 187. 7s. 6d.-April 5: Meetings, Morning and Evening, at Chichester; Rev.

S. Barbut, Chairman: Coll. 177. 5s.

Suffolk-April 16: Meeting at Bury St. Edmund's; Lord Calthorpe, Chairman: Coll. 181. 98.

West - Africa Mission — Despatches down to the middle of February have been received from Sierra Leone, which state that Mrs Graham had been attacked by the country-fever, but was then nearly recovered.

Mediterranean-Letters have been received from Malta and Caïro, dated in February; and from Syra, of the middle of January; from which it appears that all the Members of the Mission were in the enjoyment of health.

North India-Archdeacon Corrie mentions, in a Letter under date of Decem

ber 18th, the safe arrival of the Bishop of Calcutta.

The Rev. John Latham and his family have returned home in the Arabian, arrived at Bristol.

West India-The Rev. T. Carr writes from Bombay, Nov. 2, that Mrs. Mitchell had been recently confined, and was then in a very weak state from subsequent illness.

Australasia-Mr James Lisk and Mrs. Lisk have returned home from New South Wales.

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Egina.

The Island of Egina was the seat of the Greek Government, during the time that I was there: this circumstance, and the contingencies of the war, had conducted thither a considerable number of inhabitants. The Native Æginetans do not exceed 5000; but the influx of strangers had swelled the population to 20,000 of these, 2000 are Ipsariots. †

Feb. 19, 1828-Dr. Korck and I paid a visit to the Temple of Jupiter: it is on the other side of the island, at the distance of two hours-and-a-half. We had an opportunity of viewing, on this excursion, both the works of God and the works of man. The former are always interesting and instructive to serious and contemplative persons. Who can survey the mountains, the plains, the trees, the plants, the ocean, and the sky, without having his mind in some degree solemnized? To a Christian they have a powerful and impressive voice they not only call forth his admiration and delight, but they prompt him to serve with diligence the Great Being who made them all. These were some of my feelings, as I was passing over the hills and dales of Ægina. The island has nothing in its scenery which is very striking if we except the vicinity

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* Extracts from a Journal of a preceding visit of Mr. Hartley to the Greek Islands and the Pelopon

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of the town, which is a gentle slope or even plain to a considerable distance, it consists of hills of moderate dimensions, with the valleys of but small extent. We found more cultivation than we had expected; and we were convinced that the island is capable of sustaining multitudes, such as peopled it in ancient times. principal feature in the landscape is, at present, the almond-trees: they are very numerous; and being covered with a vast profusion of white and pink blossoms, they adorn the prospect in a very beautiful manner. We had the pleasure, enjoyed by many travellers who had gone before us, of visiting the remains of the Temple of Jupiter Panhellenius. Dr. Korck was rather disappointed, probably with having gone with too high expectations. The effect on my own mind, of nearly thirty columns standing in silence and solitude on so romantic a spot, and conveying the mind backward through the recollections of 2000 years, was peculiarly impressive. I know not if I can well explain the association; but I own, that antiquities of this nature often edify me-I mean by the word " edify," stimulate me to more earnest desires of God's favour, and impel me to prayer for faithfulness and zeal. Certain I am, that, after my return, I engaged in prayer to God with much more earnestness and

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†There are also 6000 or 7000 Ipsariots in Tino, Mycono, and Syra.

[RECORD, May, 1830.]

↑ Athenæus (vi. 20) quotes Aristotle for the asser tion, that in Ægina there were 470,000 Slaves.

view from the Temple is such as would fill with rapture many a Youth in England: the Acropolis of Athens, the Piræus, Mounts Hymettus, Pentelicus and Parnes, and Salamis-these, and many other classical objects, are all conspicuous. I have lived long enough in the East, and long enough in the world, to look upon them with placid feelings.

March 5, 1828-I have met with an illustration of a passage of Scripture which interests me. Having had my attention directed last night to the words, John x. 3. The sheep hear His voice, and He calleth His own sheep by name, &c., I asked my man if it was usual in Greece to give names to the sheep: he informed me that it was, and that the sheep obeyed the shepherd when he called them by their names. This morning I had an opportunity of verifying the truth of this remark. Passing by a flock of sheep, I asked the shepherd the same question which I had put to my servant, and he gave me the same answer. I then bade him to call one of his sheep: he did so, and it instantly left its pasturage and its companions, and ran up to the hand of the shephead with signs of pleasure, and with a prompt obedience which I had never before observed in any other animal. It is also true of the sheep in this country, that a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him; for they know not the voice of strangers. The shepherd told me, that many of his sheep are still WILD; that they had not yet learned their names; but that, by teaching, they would all learn them. The others, which knew their names, he called TAME. How natural an application to the state of the human race does this description of the sheep admit of! The Good Shepherd laid down His life for His sheep; but many of them are still wild they know not His voice. Others have learned to obey His call, and to follow Him; and we rejoice to think, that even to those not yet in His fold the words are applicable-Them also I must bring; and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.

It may be not unworthy of remark, that I have seen in Ægina, and other parts of Greece, that kind of ox-goad described by Maundrell, as illustrative of the instrument with which Shamgar killed 600 men (Judges iii. 31): it is often eight or nine feet in length; and is furnished at one end with the goad, and at the other with a large weapon-like piece of iron, which is used for cleaning

the ploughshare. It was, no doubt, this latter part of the instrument which Shamgar used as a battle-axe, and thus killed so many of his enemies.

Poros.

March 14-It was almost eight hours before we landed at Poros, from Ægina. On the passage, the volcanic peninsula of Methana is an interesting object; and from Poros the views are beautiful. The harbour is uncommonly excellent, having two entrances, and vessels of the largest dimensions finding secure anchorage. It is bordered by fertile plains, particularly in the direction of Damala (the ancient Trozen), which are surrounded by picturesque hills.

March 15-I paid visits to some of the principal inhabitants: it can scarcely be expected that much religious knowledge will be imparted by a single visit; but a friendly spirit is conciliated, and some general impressions are produced, which may be of considerable service to Missionary operations. I am glad to observe a very amicable disposition, wherever I go; and I am not without hopes that English Ministers may, in time,secure to such a degree the confidence of the Greeks, that they will consult us freely on religious subjects. After these visits, my friend Logothetes conducted me across the narrow isthmus, which is little more than a bank of sand, into the Island of Calauria. We first directed our course to the Monastery, a building most delightfully situated. We met with a very friendly reception from the Caloyers, of whom more than ten are stated residents: many of them are exiles from Mount Athos; others are from the Monastery of St. Luke, near Livadia : one old man professed to be 100 years old.* After much conversation of a useful tendency, the kind Prior sent us forward, on our route to the Temple of Neptune, on mules. It is long since I have been delighted with such scenery as now fell under my eye: we mounted hills clothed with wood, and discovered, on every side, objects the most interesting and beautiful. The weather was brilliant, almost beyond conception; the sun shining with the utmost splendour, and not having, as yet, sufficient power to incommode us with the heat of his rays.

*Such instances of longevity are not uncommon in Greece. I have been informed, that in the Island of Angistri, opposite to gina, there is a man resid ing who is 136 years old, and who has a son in the same island aged 102. He remembers the Venetians in the Morea.

Beneath our feet, Flora was displaying a rich assemblage of blossoms. I discerned species of Cistus, Phyteuma, Silene, Hyacinthus, Anemone, and, above all, large quantities of that most elegant of flowers, Anagallis coerulea. The immense quantities of lemon-trees also attracted my attention: they quite fill up a large glen behind the Monastery, and colour it with their yellow fruit. Such was the effect of the scenery on my companion, that he exclaimed, Today we have entered into Paradise!" But the prospect from the site of the Temple exceeded all: Ægina, with its town; Attica, with its classical mountains, and with the Acropolis distinctly visible; Cithæron too, and even the snowy summits beyond it, the promontory of Methana-a sea of glass," while

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“Soft o'er its surface the cloud-shadows sail:"

these, and innumerable other objects, render the spot most interesting. Add to this, it was here that the Prince of Orators met his death: to this Temple he took refuge, when he had nought else to succour him; and here he took the poison, when visited by the agent of Antipater. What shall we say of Demosthenes? His unrivalled oratorical talents none will ever deny. But whoever reads Mitford's History of Greece will see the charm dissolved, which before surrounded his moral character. The Scholar will feel pained at finding one of his idols divested of its false brilliancy; and will exclaim, with a sigh, "The Historian speaks too true!" and the Christian will lament to find one good man less in the world:-but truth is great, and must prevail. Ah! on that solemn day, when all characters shall be presented in their true colour, what awful discoveries will be made! How many, once covered with this world's applause, will be consigned to universal and un-ending execration! and how many, formerly despised and rejected of men, will become partakers of that glory which the Eternal Son had with the Father before the world was!-Eternal glory, then, and not transient, be our object!

We descended from the site of the Temple, to a retreat on the other side of the island; where we found Gregorius, an old Pro-hegoumenos: this man belongs to the very straitest sect of his religion; and, though I am become particularly averse to controversy with

strangers, he absolutely forced me into a discussion on Baptism and other topics. I am glad that I was enabled to maintain the Truth in a very friendly manner, and to hold to the grand point, 'The Bible, and nothing but the Bible,' without needlessly wounding his prejudices.

March 16,1828-Called with Logothetes on the Bishop. His Diocese comprehends Hydra, Poros, and Ægina: he observed, that in these times the religion of many persons had become mechanical, consisting merely in the performance of outward services, whilst there was no concern to worship God in spirit and truth. I met with a sad instance of flattery: a native of Constantinople, whom I had seen in the morning at the Bishop's, meeting me in the street, actually said, amongst other words of an import almost similar, Ze λarpeuw, “I adore thee!" This is worse than a Letter which I once received from a Priest, who is now a Bishop; in which he commenced, Most divine Father." What a shameful debased creature is man!*

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March 17-I am informed that Poros contains 1300 houses, and 10,000 inhabitants; but this is probably an exaggeration: it will always be a place of some importance on account of its excellent harbour. The inhabitants are almost all employed in maritime pursuits. Albanian is the language of domestic life, but Modern Greek is universally understood. This morning I sent my man to sell Scriptures, but he only sold four large Testaments. Dr. Russ, an American Physician, had been so kind as to take charge of some Scriptures sent hither by Mr. Brewer: but few have been sold, probably because they have not been exposed in the street. I find, almost invariably, that when this is not the case, few are disposed of. Accompanied Logothetes across the water into the Morea. I had my attention soon directed to the practice of grafting the olive-trees, to which St. Paul alludes (Romans xi. 17, 20, 23, 24). Logothetes shewed me a few wild-olives; but by far the greater number are such as have been grafted. He informs me, that it is the universal practice in Greece to graft, from a good tree, upon the wild-olive. I also noticed the manner in which the vine is cut, or purged (John xv. 2). Only two or three of the principal sprouts are permitted

* Such adulation is generally the prelude to a request for money.