much to encourage them, both from the attention given by the people to preaching and from the flattering prospects of the schools.

But one additional station was not thought sufficient. That our intercourse with the heathen may be more direct and extensive, and our schools more efficiently superintended, we think that the labours of two missionaries at one station, who have acquired the language, with the assistance of natives, which may now be obtained, will turn to much less account, than they would by each occupying a station, with similar establishments. The native assistance, which we now have, is very considerable, and is fast increasing. We have four natives, who interpret readily whatever we wish to communicate to the people. All these are members of our church. We have five others, some of whom are hopefully pious, who act as interpreters on common occasions, and who assist in the acquisition of the language. Besides these, we have many interesting boys, who now speak English, and who render us much assistance in the work of the mission. With such assistance, one missionary can manage the concerns of the station, and the schools connected with it. By extending ourselves and multiplying schools the great object of our mission will be more effectually secured; whereas, should we have two brethren at a station, the number of our schools must necessarily be less; for it is both inconvenient, and inexpedient, to have schools attached to any station, more than two or three miles distant. All within this distance may be superintended by one missionary.

On the supposition, that the two brethren at Tillipally were to be separated at a future period, there appeared several reasons why the separation should take place as soon as practicable. Although four bungalows were given by the Rev. Mr. Glenie, for the accommodation of the sick, those temporary buildings, while we were destitute of a physician, were appropriated for the use of schools, &c. It is therefore necessary that other buildings, and those of a more durable nature, be erected for the many persons who are constantly applying for medical assistance. Since, therefore, we deemed it expedient for these brethren to be separated, at no distant period, it

would have been injudicious to expend money for building a house for the sick, since such an additional building would be of but little use, should the station be occupied by a single missionary only. The medical establishment will be considerable. Brother Scudder has many names for children to be educated in his family, and there is already at Tillipally, a boarding school of both sexes. To unite so many things at one station appeared inexpedient. (To be continued.)

SUMMARY.

Mission to the Osages of the Missouri.— The United Foreign Missionary Board have just sent out from New-York a second mission family. Their destination is to the Great Osages of the Missouri, on the Osage river. The station is to be called Harmony. The family consists of the fol lowing persons :-Rev. Mr. Dodge, superintendant, his wife, and seven children; Rev. Mr. Pixley, assistant, his wife and one child; Rev. Mr. Montgomery and wife; Dr. Belcher and wife; Mr. Newton, wife and two children; Mr. Austin, wife, and five children; Mr. Sprague and wife, Mr. Jones and wife; Mr. Seely and wife; Mr. Bright, wife and one child;, Miss Wooley; Miss Weller; Miss Compstock; Miss Etris, Miss Howell.

forty-one souls, has been collected from This interesting family, consisting of nine different states, and what is not less pleasing, from the three different sections of the Christian Church, who have so barmoniously combined their exertion in the work of evangelizing the heatben.

In New-York, the collections taken up at different churches for the benefit of the

Mission, amounted to more than six hundred dollars.-Collections and donations in cash and goods, received by the agent in Philadelphia, amounted to $1,744.

Union Mission.-By advices from the first Mission family, up to the date of Dec. 17th, it appears that they have left Little Rock. They state, "we have had some disagreeable weather for boating. On the 15th we had a storm of snow and hail, ac

companied with considerable lightning and thunder. We hope to arrive at our destined station, within five or six weeks. Part of the brethren are already on the ground. They have purchased horses, cows, oxen, &c. It is said by those who have lived in the vicinity of our station, learn that the Osages were exceedingly that it is both pleasant and healthy. We pleased to see the brethren- the missionaries they have so long looked for.' The Governor has just been up to settle the disturbance between them and the Chero

kees. How the matter now stands we know not, as we have not seen the Governor. In the quarrel, the Cherokees, it appears, have been to blame. I shall be more particular on this subject in my next."

In Northampton, Mass. $101,31 have been raised for Foreign Missions, from six acres and a half of land. Some individuals gave the use of the land, others contributed the necessary labour.

We extract the following articles from the Boston Recorder:

A subscription for the establishment of a printing press in Western Asia, under the direction of the Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, has been set on foot in this town. The object is, to print the Holy Scriptures, and such school books, tracts and periodical papers, as shall seem peculiarly calculated to diffuse religious knowledge. The sum contemplated to be raised is $3,000 per ann. for five years. Thirteen gentlemen have subscribed $100 dollars per ann. each-several others have declared themselves ready to subscribe $50 each, so that two thirds of the sum required may be considered already pledged. Several of the same gentlemen intend to subscribe an additional sum to defray the expense of the press and founts of type in different languages. All this is done without diverting a single dollar from the general funds of the Board. The origin of this distinguished liberality is derived from a letter of the Rev. Mr. Williamson, of Smyrna, to Rev. Dr. Worcester, where he urges with great force the advantages of such establishments in that benighted part of the world. This was read at the monthly concert in Boston, held in December, and in view of its effects, we may exclaim, and generations yet unborn will exclaim with greater emphasis-" Behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth!"

Our missionaries at Ceylon sent a congratulatory letter to the Governor on his return from the successful termination of the war in Candy. The return of peace and tranquility to the Candian provinces appears to be intimately connected with the diffusion of the gospel among them.

A boy who had been named Lawrence, in the Mission school under Mr. Poor, died in Jan. 1819, and bis funeral was attended according to the custom of christians, to the great offence of many among his father's friends. His father gives some evidence of conversion. This was the first funeral service attended by Mr. P. among the heathen.

Malleappa, who had for some time superintended the school at Mallagum, bas

gone with his father to Colombo, to obtain employ in some situation under government. This occasions a disappointment to the Missionaries. They have not relinquished all hope that Supyen is a child of God, though he is yet restrained from all personal intercourse with them, and confined among his heathen friends.

British and Foreign Seamen's Friend Sociely and Bethel Union.

The annual meeting of this institution was held on Tuesday evening, Nov. 14th, in the City of Condon Tavern. The gentlemen of the Committee, anticipating a very full attendance, had appropriated a large space for ladies, who were admitted through the committee room only by tickets. They had also very tastefully and beautifully decorated the elegant room of the tavern with flags; behind the chair was one of the largest English ensigns made for a first rate; attached to this was the British standard, and the whole surmounted by the society's flag, blue, with large white letters," Bethel Seaman's Union," ornamented with a yellow star and a dove flying with an olive branch in its mouth. At each corner, near the chair, were Bethel flags also, brought from the ships in the Thames. On the right of the Chairman was spread an American ensign; and on the left, over the music gallery, a Welch flag, blue, and white letters, "Cyfarfod Gweddi," that is, Prayer Meetings. This flag was brought from the Welsh tier, where it is regularly hoisted. At the lower end of the room, in one corner, was a red flag, with the word "Prepeth," i. e. Preaching, used among the Welsh on the Thames; and on the other a large Bethel flag, made at Greenock, and rescued from the recent wreck of a vessel, after a long voyage, near Margate.

Precisely at 6 P. M. the Rt. Hon. Ad. Lord Gambier, G. C. B. took the chair.The scene was deeply interesting, and the circumstances of the evening most impor tant to the best interests of our marine population. The platform was well and respectably filled. On the right of the noble earl sat Capt. C. M. Fabian, R. N.; Sir G. Mount Keith, Bart. R. N. and Capt. C. Allen, R. N. one of the Secretaries; several ministers, and ladies of distinction also, with B. Shaw, Esq. the Treasurer, filled up the right of the chair. On the left were Lieut. T. G. Nichols, R. N. and Mr. E. Sparkes, (from the Duke of Wellington's army) secretaries; also, Capt. Lamb, R. N. Capt. Crisp, of the army, lady Leigh, and other highly respectable females, with several distinguished merchants and ministers of the gospel. The foot of the platform was covered with cabin boys, the hinder part with sea cap tains, and the end of the room discovered

a large company of pious seamen, from ships coasting and foreign.

After the Report was read, most of the above gentlemen addressed the meeting, as did also the Rev. Messrs. Edwards of Greenock, Cox of Hackney, Irons and Curwen of Hull, Parker of Bristol, M'All and Davis from Wales, A. Brown and Smith from Penzance. Lord Gambier expressed his high gratification in attending the meeting, and commenced the collection after it by presenting a check for ten guineas, which liberal example was immediately followed by B. Shaw, Esq. and others of the company. We have not room for the very interesting speeches delivered on the occasion, but the following anecdote related by Mr. Shaw, is too remarkable to be passed over :

"Some time since, a lady, whose name has been respectfully announced since we met, and whose time has been much devoted to promote the objects of this institution, going on board a ship of war, was received by an officer on deck, not without respect, but accompanied with many of those expressions which unfortunately are too frequent in the lips of sailors; the lady expressed her wish that while she was on board he would have the goodness to desist from language of that deseription; he professed his readiness to oblige ber, and during the period of her being on board, not one oath escaped his lips. She pursued her course, distributing to the sailors her tracts and Bibles, and above all her admonitions; on her return she was accompanied by the same officer, and took an opportunity of thanking him for his kindness in attending to her request; he expressed his readiness to oblige her on any occasion, and said there was nothing she asked him to do that he would not do. Then (said she) I'll thank you to read this book,' giving him a bible. (Applause.) He felt himself surprised, (or if you please, taken in,) but considered that as he had given his promise, he was bound to fulfil it. The lady afterwards visiting a distant part of the country, went to the church, beard the sermon, and was returning, when the clergyman, running after her, said, if I mistake not I am addressing such a lady?' mentioning her name.)That is my name, (said she,) but I have no recollection of you.' No, madam, (said be,) does not your ladyship recollect visiting such a ship, and giving an officer a bible? Yes, (said she,) I do.'♦ Then, madam, I am the person, and the good effects of it are what you have seen this morning.'

REVIVAL OF religion.

learn that a powerful work of divine grace is now prevailing in the central parts of this State, and is rapidly extending in all directions. It commenced about the middle of the last summer, in this city, where it still continues with unabated force, and has since passed into congregations in Woodbridge, Derby, North-Milford, Milford, Stratford, North-Haven, Branford, North-Branford, Meriden, Guilford, East Guilford, part of Saybrook, North Killingworth, the city of Hartford, East Hartford, Windsor, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Newington, part of Berlin, Farmington, Bristol, Plymouth, Warren, New Preston, Goshen, New-Milford, South Britain, and we believe in a number of other places, which we are not able to specify. From present indications it would seem that this is but the commencement of a more extensive revival of religion, than any which has been experienced in the most favoured period of the Church in this State. In some of the large towns, hundreds have been under conviction of sin at the same time; in others of a smaller size, scarcely a family is left without some one who is rejoicing in hope, or pierced with a sense of sin; schools have in some instances been most powerfully impressed, even where the instructors were not pious; the pursuit of worldly business bas in some places been partially suspended, by the anxiety to secure interests of higher moment; and we believe in no place where the work of grace exists, has it yet begun to decline, while we almost daily hear of its commencement in different parts of the State.

DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS AND CHARI

TABLE INSTITUTIONS.

The Treasurer of the American Bible Society acknowledges the receipt of $1500 73 in the month of February. The issues from the Depository during the same month were; Bibles, 1800; Testaments 1081: Value $1931 37.

The Treasurer of the American Education Socity, acknowledges the receipt of $332 85 in the month of February.

The Treasurer of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, acknowledges the receipt of $2,914 82 from Jan. 21st to Feb. 20, besides articles of clothing &c.

The Rev. Mr. Ward, has collected $9,500 in the United States, for the support of the Missionary College at

terest to remain so, if it be practicable on just conditions. I see no reasonable cause to apprehend variance with any power unless it proceed from a violation of our maritime rights. In these contests, should they occur, and to whatever extent they may be carried, we shall be neutral; but as a neutral power, we have rights which it is our duty to maintain. For light injuries it will be incumbent on us to seek redress in a spirit of amity, in full confidence that injuring none, none would knowingly injure us. For more imminent dangers we should be prepared, and it should always be recollected that such preparation, adapted to the circumstances, and sanctioned by the judgment and wishes of our constituents, cannot fail to have a good effect, in averting dangers of every kind. We should recollect, also, that the season of peace is best adapted to these preparations.

ENGLAND.

By late arrivals at New-York and Boston, London papers have been received to the 10th and Liverpool to the 13th of February.

Parliament agreeably to adjournment convened on the 23d of January. His Majesty George IV. opened the session by a short speech in which he expresses himself much gratified with the improvements which have been made in the financial concerns of the nation, and in the commerce and manufactures of the country. Relative to the Queen, His Majesty said that the provision fixed by Parliament in 1814 having expired with the death of the late king, he had desired his ministers to lay the matter before the House of Commons that they might take such measures upon that subject as they should think proper.

His Majesty said nothing in his speech decisive of the course intended to be pursued by the British government towards the Congress of Sovereigns at Laybach; his intentions however are explicitly stated in a Circular Despatch to his majesty's ministers at Foreign Courts, laid before the House of Lords, in pursuance of an address to his Majesty Feb. 1821. The circular states, that the King has felt himself obliged to decline becoming a party to the measures in question. After explaining the views of the British government, in regard to obligations im

posed by existing treaties, and disapproving of the " mode and circumstances" under which the revolution of Naples had been effected, the Despatch further states, that "it should be clearly understood, that no government can be more prepared than the British government is to uphold the right of any state or states to interfere where their own immediate security or essential interests are seriously endangered by the internal transactions of another State. But as they regard the assumption of such right as only to be justified by the strongest necessity, and to be limited and regulated thereby, they cannot admit that this right can receive a general and indiscriminate application to all revolutionary movements, without reference to their immediate bearing upon some particular State or States, or be made prospectively the basis of an alliance. They regard its exercise as an exception to general principles, of the greatest value and importance, and as one that only properly grows out of the circumstances of the special case, but they at the same time consider, that exceptions of this description never can, without the utmost danger, be so far reduced to rule, as to be incorporated into the ordinary diplomacy of States, or into the institutes of the law of nations."

THE QUEEN.—The House of Commons have passed a Resolution that his Majesty be enabled to grant the Queen £50,000 per annum. Her Majesty on hearing that such a proposition had been made in the House, sent in a Resolution, that she would accept of message previous to the passage of the no grant on any condition which should not include a restoration of her name to the Liturgy.

Sir Archibald Hamilton moved in the House, "That the order in Council passed the 12th of February under which the name of her Majesty Caroline, Queen Consort of these realms, was erased from the Liturgy, appears to have been ill advised and inexpedient."

After an interesting debate, the motion was lost by a majority of 101310 voting for and 209 against it.

SUMMARY.

Jan. 27th, an attempt was made upon the life of the King and royal family of France, by the explosion of a barrel of