present," says the Report," the door at every point seems to be closed by the war; but this Board and the friends of Christian Missions will not cease to pray, that the war may soon be terminated; nor are the Committee without hope, that, should it continue, some way will nevertheless be found for the conveyance of the waiting Missionaries to their destined fields of labour."

From three other young gentlemen, one now a practising physician of distinguished promise, and the other students at the Theological Seminaries at Princeton and Andover, the Committee have received very pleasing communications, expressing their desire to be engaged in the Missionary Service under the direction of the Board.

Conclusion.

It will appear, by the statements which the Treasurer will furnish, that the liberality of the Christian Public toward this Board is continued and extended. New Associations are formed for the purpose of contributing their aid. The number of pious persons, who are becoming acquainted with the wants and miseries of the Heathen World, and who are desirous of uniting their efforts to remove these wants and alleviate these miseries, is evidently on the increase. Your Committee have reason to believe, that, should Providence soon prepare the way for the establishment of Missionary Stations in different Pagan Countries, an adequate number of pious, able, devoted servants of Christ would offer themselves as Heralds of the Gospel to the Heathen; and the means would not be withheld of supporting them in their most laborious, as well as most benevolent, undertaking. It is a pleasing thought, and one which may be indulged without presumption, that the Redeemer will graciously bestow upon Christians in America the honour of becoming joyful instruments in promoting his cause, and advancing the progress of the Millennium not only within our own borders, but extensively, also, in foreign ands. How noble will be the distinction, should we he

known as a people to the inhabitants of distant continents and islands, not as covetous of territory,-not as ambitious of political dominion,-not as engrossed by commerce and swallowed up by the cupidity of avarice; but as the liberal dispensers of unsearchable riches, as cheerfully and zealously imparting to others God's unmerited bounty to ourselves.

While regarding the subject in this point of light, your Committee cannot refrain from expressing their joy, that this glorious work has been begun;-that it has been fo mally and systematically entered upon by Christians in this country that Missionaries, in the employment of this Board, have been engaged on the shores of Asia, in preparing to preach to the people in their own languages;→ that the Scriptures, in the common tongues of the countries, have been purchased and distributed, as a free-will. offering to God, from our honourable women, our young men and maidens, our old men and children.

It ought to be thankfully noticed, that many enlighten ́ed persons in India-men of enlarged views and great acquaintance with the world, dignified magistrates and persons of professional eminence-have most unequivocally and earnestly expressed their conviction of the necessity of Missionaries, and their sense of the deplorable condition of the people. Persons of this description have joyfully hailed the co-operation of America in the great work of evangelizing mankind. They have expressed an anxious wish, that our efforts may be greatly. and indefinitely increased.

It is evident, also, from every page of the correspondence of the Missionaries, that, notwithstanding all their discouragements and perplexities, they have been more and more convinced, by all that they have seen and heard, not only of the practicability and duty of supporting Missions, but of its being their particular duty, as it is evidently their highest pleasure, to consider themselves as unalterably devoted to this work. They are also convinced, as their repeated discussions of this 'topic abundantly prove, that whatever may be the design of Providence in regard to themselves or their mission, it is the duty of Christians to take it for granted, that the cause of Missions will prevail, and to resolve, that, by the help of God, and with all reverential submission to his holy dispensations, it SHALL prevail.

Prospects opened by the Peace between Great Britain and the United States.

The Ratification of the Treaty of Peace between the two Countries, which has arrived in the course of this month, calls for unfeigned gratitude to Almighty God. It awakens a hope, that the cordial spirit which united, in acts of mutual forbearance and assistance, the sincere Christians of the two nations in pursuit of that object which is dearest of all others to their hearts, even while their countries were waging an embittered warfare, will daily gain strength, and diffuse itself rapidly through their respective communities.

May no evil passions or unchristian policy arise, on either side, to divert these two mighty States, possessing a common origin, speaking one language, and professing that Pure Faith of which they are the great bulwarks in the Old and in the New World-may no such passions or policy divert them from their high duties!

Their future lot is in their own hands. Never did a righteous people perish. Our own country has weathered the fierce storm which has shaken the nations; and she will weather any other storm which it may please the Divine Governor, in his infinite wisdom, to bring on, if Truth and Righteousness increase, and the efforts of her Christians to bless the world proceed as they have begun. A vast population will, at no great distance of time, occupy, in all probability,

We have mentioned several instances of this generosity on the part of American Christians-a grateful return for the noble spirit displayed toward them by the British and Foreign Bible Society, and for the kindness and sympathy recorded in the preceding narrative. (See vol. I. p. 330, and vol. II. pp. 207,514)

the territory of the United States: if this great assemblage of men, professing the Protestant Faith, shall exert their influence in diffusing that Faith over the New World, they will draw down the fa vour of Heaven on their country.

While Britain exercises her beneficent dominion over a tenth of the human race, how grand is the prospect which opens before the eye of the Christian, if, aided by her American Brethren, the only contest shall now become the conflict of holy zeal to bless the world with the light and consolations of the Divine Word!

NEW ZEALAND.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Proceedings of Messrs. Kendall and Hall at New Zealand.

The following Extracts are taken from Mr.Kendall's Journal.

On Monday, May 23d, 1814, the Active sailed from the riverDerwent for the Bay of Islands. After a good passage, we came to an anchor near Tippoonah on Friday, June 10th. Duaterra was at his farm; but, hearing of a vessel being in the harbour, he came over to Tippoonah, and paid us a visit. We put into his hands a letter from Mr. Marsden, of which the following is a copy.

Duaterra, King —

Parramatta, March 9, 1814, I have sent the Brig Active to the Bay of Islands to see what you are doing, and Mr. Hall and Mr. Kendall from England. Mr. Kendall will teach the boys and girls to read and write. I told you, when you was at Parramatta, that I would send you a gentleman to teach your Tamoneekees (boys) and Koeteedos (girls) to read. You will be very, good to Mr. Hall and Mr. Kendall. They will come to live in New Zealand, if you will not hurt them; and will teach you how to grow wheat, and

to make houses and every thing. Charles has sent you a cock, and Mrs. Marsden has sent you a shirt and jacket. I have sent you some wheat for seeds, and you must put it into the ground as soon as you can. I have sent you à mill to grind your corn. If you will come in the Active to Parramatta, I will send you back again. Send me a man or two to learn to make an axe and every thing. You will send the Active full of moca, potatoes, lines, mats, fish, nets, and every thing. I have sent a jacket, for Kowheetee. Tell him to assist you and Terra to lade the ship. You will be very good to all my men, and not hurt them, and I will be good to you. Ann, Elizabeth, Mary, Jane, Charles, Martha, Nanny, and Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Marsden, are all well, and wish to know how you are. If you do not come to see me, send me word by Mr. Kendall and Mr. Hall what you want, and I will send it to you.

I am your Friend,

(Signed)

SAMUEL MARSDEN.

Duaterra gladly received Mr. Marsden's letter, and was very much pleased with the arrival of his promised friends. I and Mr. Hall accompanied him to his principal hipwah, or town, called Ranghee Hoo. It consisted of several small huts about five feet in height, seven in breadth, and eight or ten in length. We were presently surrounded by many natives, men, women, and children; who conducted themselves toward us in the most friendly manner as we repeated our visits, their friendship for us became more confirmed. The Tohungho Rakoos (wood men) paid great attention to Mr. Hall. The children, who were at first afraid to come near me, would follow me, as soon as I had gained their confidence, to a great distance to take hold of my hand.

In Duaterra's store-rooms were deposited rum, tea, sugar, flour, cheese, and two chests of European raiment. One of these places was unlocked; and, although the residence of Duaterra is sixteen miles distant, yet every thing remained safe and unmolested.

In many little fenced plots of land at Ranghee Hoo, and other places, we discovered several hogs feeding. Pork is very plentiful. An axe or a good piece of iron will purchase one, and sometimes two, good sized pigs. The soil is very good near Tippoonah, notwithstanding