ered schemes to divide, distract. and destroy them. He also urged, that it was not the design of the Great Spirit that In dians should adopt the manners, or learn the religion, of white men. This he said was evident from the fact, that the attempt had not, in one instance, been prospered. Not one youth who had been educated, had turned out other than a vagabond, and a scourge to his people. Not one tribe which had listened to the instructions of white men, but was more debased than those which had not been taught. He remarked, with much severity, on the conduct of the Christian party at Allegha ny, in drawing up a petition, soliciting the interference of the President of the United States, in putting down all who would not relinquish paganism,and embrace the habits and the religion of the Christian.* He earnestly admonished the Christian party to abandon their ruinous course, and to

settle a peace as we could. He thought we were not only conquered, bat bad lost our lands; and he gave us land in Canada to flee to. But the United States said, "Sit still on your lands. We will be your friends." It may be that in all this the United States were planning the destruc tion of the Indians, and, through my blindness, I cannot see it.

Of late years, the government of the United States is giving ten thousand dellars a year, and Missionary Societies are bestowing much money and labour, to enlighten Indians, and to teach them good things. It may be, that all this is to undermine and root out the Indians; but I must say, I am so blind, I cannot see it.

Amer. Miss. Reg.

STATE OF RELIGION

COLUMBIA, Nov. 2, 1821.

Yesterday Billy and Robison, of Buffalo, rose in reply. Robison, in the course of his speech, spoke substantially as follows:-

We are told, that the whole conduct of the white men toward the Indians has been a course of enmity, designed for our destruction. In many things, I cannot discover enmity to the Indians, nor planning their destruction, in the conduct of white men. If this is the fact, they take a very strange and expensive way to effect it, which I, a poor blind man, cannot see through.

The four thousand five hundred dollars, which we are now met to receive, is a

free gift from Government. It never cost us a cent. It is given to clothe our naked and destitute. It may be, that the Government is planning the destruction of the Indians, in this; but I am such a poor

blind man, I cannot see it.

At the beginning of the war which separated this country from Great Britain, the United States counselled the Six Nations to sit still, and not to meddle in a quarrel which they knew nothing about. They would only get broken heads if they med. dled with it. This may have been bad advice. Our fathers and grandfathers thought it bad advice, and took up the hatchet. Our king was conquered, and we with him. Our king skulked out, and left us to

* Such a petition was prepared by the Christian party at Allegany, and brought to the Council for the approbation of the Christian Chiefs at Seneca. The petition, however, was arrested by the latter, who manifested, that, in their contest with the pagan party, the weapons of their warfare acere not carnal.

The Synod of Philadelphia present to the churches under their care, the following account of the state of religion during the past year, within their bounds, as collected from the detailed statements of their several Presbyteries and members.

They would renew their acknowlegments to the great Governor of the world. and Head of the Church, that he has pot withheld from them, during the past year, those tokens of regard, for which on former occasions, they have had such abundant cause for thankfulness. He that keepeth Israel is proving to us continually that, in relation to the interests of his church, He sleepeth not, nor slumbereth.

signal manifestations of Divine grace, in The Synod cannot indeed, speak of any the conversion of sinners in any of the churches within their limits. But there operation of the Spirit, by which, we has been in their congregations, that silent

trust the word has been made effectual Many of their churches have been increas ed, and the servants of Christ have been able to say, they have not laboured in vain, nor spent their strength for naught In several congregations, in the Presbytery of Philadelphia particlarly, there has been on unusual attention to religion, and greater additions than common, have been made to the communion of the Church.

They are also happy to be able to state, that within their bounds several new congregations have been formed and churches erected; and that ministers have been settled in some of their vacaut congrega tions with encouraging prospects of usefulness. Many of the churches indicate the same spirit of liberality which has long characterized them in aiding benevolent institutions, which, in so great a variety

of ways, and with such visible success, have, in past years, been formed for the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom, and the spiritual welfare of man.

The Synod are further pleased to state that the instruction of youth gains increasing attention in their churches. Christian parents and pastors are becoming more alive to the immense importance of this concern. They accordingly engage with zeal in the promotion of Sabbath Schools, Bible Classes, and catechetical instruction. In several instances the Synod were gratified with accounts of new efforts, and of new and flattering prospects of the rising generation.

In their last report, the Synod noticed the attention of the Christian public in the city of Philadelphia, to the spiritual improvement of the mariners, frequenting that port. There is now cause to rejoice in the encouraging success which has crowned the efforts of the benevolent, for the good of that important class of our citizens. A temporary place has been provided for their accommodation; and public worship is regularly attended by a numerous congregation of seamen. The word has been attended with power, and the morals of this people in many instances have undergone through its influence, an obvious and pleasing change.

But while the Synod have cause to rejoice in being able to make to the churches this statement, they cannot help at the same time, sincerely and deeply lamenting that, in many of their churches there is a sad laxity of discipline, á coldness and indifference respecting the observance of the ordinances, and that in many places, the vices of intemperance and Sabbath breaking do notoriously abound. On account of these vices and many others, the judgments of the Lord seem to hang in a most alarming manner over our land. An epidemic and mortal sickness has visited and desolated many parts of our country. They know that many will attempt to attribute exclusively to the operation of secondary causes, the production of such an afflictive visitation; but the Synod deem it to be their duty to direct themselves and their people to recognize in this calamity the chastening hand of the Most High. They therefore conceive that this visitation is a loud call to us, deeply and unfeignedly to humble ourselves in the presence of that Almighty Being, whom, by our sins, we have so grievously offended. May the Lord of all grace and compassion therefore, incline the hearts of both pastors, and people to review their conduct, that they may be humble themselves before God, and be induced henceforth to renew their diligence in the service of their Divine Master, that He may avert the heavy judgments which

have for some time hung over us; and cause those precious spiritual blessings to descend upon us which make rich and add no sorrow.-[Rel. Remembrancer.

SUMMARY.

The Board of Managers of the American Bible Society, have by an unanimous vote, chosen the Hon. JOHN JAY, President of that Institution, in the place of the Hon. Elias Boudinot, deceased.

The Rev. Mr. Temple is expected to sail soon as a Missionary to Western Asia.

The Rev. Mr. Bardwell, late Missiona

ry in India, has arrived in Boston with his family. Mr. B. was affected with a liver this country expedient, but from which, complaint, which rendered his return to during the voyage, he recovered.

Exertions in behalf of the Jews.-It will be gratifying to many of our readers to hear of the arrival in this town about a fortnight since of a converted Jew from Germany, with some particulars of the design of his visit to this country. He is a native of the Grand Dutchy of Posen in Poland, and, since leaving that place about six years since, has been employed as a Rabbi in the Jewish Synagogues at Berlin and Solingen, till his conversion to Christianity in the autumn of 1820. He was baptized at Frankfort, by Dr. Spiess, in April last, with the addition of DAVID CHRISTIAN to his original name of BERNHARD JADOWNITZKY. He is the same, whose baptism is mentioned by the Rev. Mr. Marc, the agent of the Jews Society in London, in a letter published in the Jewish Expositor for April. For some months past he has enjoyed the society and confidence of the interesting young Count Von der Recke, of Overdyk in Westphalia, and is employed by him as his agent to the Jews Society in New-York. The most important documents, with which he has furnished Mr. Jadownitzky, are of course directed to that Society, but the general object of them may with propriety, and it is hoped with some good effect, be stated in this place.-The Count, who for some years has exerted himself in the most praiseworthy manner in the cause of the Jews, has formed and partially carried into effect the design of establishing a colony for the residence, support, and instruction of converted Jews, as the best means of relieving them from the evils, to which they are exposed. He has purchased land near Dusseldorf, and not far from the Rhine, and solicits aid from the friends of the cause in this country, to accomplish more fully his benevolent designs. Mr. Jadownitzky has with him the plan and a Report of the first year of an Asy

lum established also by Count Von der Recke, for orphans, and the children of criminals, aud giving still farther proof of his benevolence.

It is to be hoped that the appeal of one engaged in an undertaking so worthy of Christian patronage, will be listened to by the friends of the cause in this country. The documents which will probably be published after Mr. J. has visited the Society in New-York, will give more minute and interesting information. The testimonials, which he brings with him, especially when compared with the facts stated in the Jewish Expositor, are amply satisfactory, both as they relate to his character, and to the objects of his embassy. The most important are a certificate from Dr. Spies of Frankfort, giving a statement of his baptism, and admission to the church in that place; a letter from Mr. Marc, before mentioned, to him, and the letters of the Count to the Society, and to several individuals in this country. Mr. J. has recommended himself very highly to all, who have had the opportunity of conversing with him since his arrival, by his frank and obvious sincerity, and hearty devotion to the object in which he is engaged.-[Boston Recorder.

From the Missionary Herald.

MISSION TO THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. Since our last number was issued, we have received a letter from Mr. Bingham, dated Woahoo, Jan. 31, 1821. It was hastily written, and sent by way of Calcutta, in a vessel which touched but a few hours. The intelligence from the mission is thus brought down two months and ten days later than we had heard before.

This letter mentions the distressing fact, that the church had felt itself obliged to adopt the last measure with Dr. Holman ; and to cut him off from its communion, on the charges of walking disorderly, slander and railing, and covetousness. Mr. Bingham states, that Mr. Thurston and himself were then preparing what they hoped would be an impartial history of the case.'

The missionaries were writing at large, and about to send the continuation of their journal, by a Boston ship then in port, which would proceed by way of Canton. These letters may be expected by the next arrival from that port; but we believe no arrivals are expected for some months.

The close of Mr. Bingham's letter is as follows; "We think an excellent spirit appears in the members of the church generally.

"By the Cleopatra's barge, the Tartar and Lascar, we were happy to receive the communications, supplies, house-frame, &c. which you sent us. Accept our cordial thanks; and have the goodness to tender to the owners, Messrs. Briant and Sturgis, the grateful acknowledgments of this mis

sion for the great favour they have so generously bestowed on us."

"Our schools are making desirable progress; the mission still prospers, notwithstanding its afflictions; the family is in health; our Sabbaths are pleasant; and the favour of the people, and the smiles of Providence, encouraging."

In a postcript Mr. B. says that the fund for the support of orphan children, raised by subscription at the islands, amounts to $600, and that the plan is going on well.

DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

The Treasurer of the American Education Society, acknowledges the receipt of $464 42 in the month of November.

From the New-Brunswick, N. J. Times. Will of Hon. ELIAS Boudinot, LL. D.

It is generally known that this distinguished Philanthropist has appropriated & large proportion of his estate to religious and charitable uses, and as it must be acceptable to all and particularly advantage ous to those concerned, to be correctly informed on this subject, the following summary has been obtained, and may be relied on as authentic. The Testator gives

1. The sum of $200, to be distributed by his daughter among ten poor widows.

2. He gives his daughter 15 shares in the Aqueduct Company of Burlington, the yearly produce of which, she is to distribute among "the Friendly Society of Females in Burlington."

3. He gives $200 to the New-Jersey Bible Society, to be laid out in spectacles for the use of indigent old persons, to enable them to read the scriptures.

4. A devise of 4,000 acres of land, in the county of Warren, and state of Pennsylvania, to "the Society established in the state of New-York, for ameliorating the condition of the Jews," under certain conditions, for the purpose of supplying Jewish settlers with farms of fifty acres each or at the option of the said society, the sum of $1,000 within two years.

5. The sum of $2,000 is given to the United Brethren of Moravians, at Bethle hem, to enable them to civilize and gospelize the Indians.

6. To the Magdalen Societies of NewYork and Philadelphia and to "the institution at Cornwall, in Connecticut, for educating the Heathen," respectively the Sum of $500.

7. To the Trustees of the General As sembly of the Presbyterian Church, three houses in the city of Philadelphis, the rents of which are to be laid out in the purchase of books for pastors of congrega tions-the first year's rent to be divided equally between the Presbyterian Church at Elizabeth Town, and the Episcopel Church at Burlington.