a sight of them; but they were beyond the I here obtained a little room from one of the jailors, where I passed six months of constant and severe suffering. Mr. Judson was much more comfortably situated than when in the city prison, as he had only one pair of fetters; and, when recovered from his fever and wounds, was allowed to walk in the prison enclosure. But I was deprived of every single convenience; and my health, which had enabled me to bear severe trials hitherto, now began to fail. I was taken with one of the country disorders; and, for two months, was unable to go to Mr. Judson's prison: Our little Maria, who had just recovered from the small-pox, was near starving to death, as I could neither obtain a nurse nor a drop of milk in the village.-But our merciful Father preserved us all through these dreadful scenes; and, at the expiration of six months, an order arrived for the release of Mr. Judson, and I was allowed to return to our house in town. The king was much in want of an interpreter; and, from selfish motives, had given orders for the release of Mr. Judson, who was immediately conducted to the Burmese camp, then at Wialown, where he remained six weeks, translating for his majesty; he was then sent back to Ava; and, as a reward for his services, ordered back to the Oung-pen, to prison: but, before the order could be executed, I sent Moung Ing to Koung-tong, who was now high in office, and had for a long time manifested a disposition to help us; and begged that he would intercede for Mr. Judson, and prevent his being sent again to prison. Koung-tong complied with my request, offered to become security for Mr. Judson, and took him to his house, where he was kept a prisoner at large nearly two months longer. The British troops were now so rapidly advancing, that the king and government felt the necessity of taking some measures to prevent their arrival at the capital. They had several times refused to listen to the terms which Sir Archibald Campbell had offered; but they now saw that there was no other hope for the preservation of the " golden city." Mr. Judson was daily called to the palace, and his opinion requested in all their proceedings; and the government finally entreated him to ge as their ambassador to the English camp. This he entirely declined; but advised their sending Dr. Price, who had no objection to going. Dr. Price being unsuccessful in his mission, on his return Mr. Judson was taken by force, and sent with him again. Sir Archibald had, before this, demanded us, together with the other foreign prisoners; but the king had refused, saying, "They are my people, let them remain." We then did not venture to express a wish to leave the country; fearing that we should be immediately sent to prison, Mr. Judson communicated our real situation to the general, who, with all the feelings of a British officer, now demanded us in a way that his majesty dared not refuse; and, on the 21st of February, after an imprisonment of nearly two years, we took our leave of the "golden city" and all its magnificence, and turned our faces towards the British camp, then within 40 miles of Ava." No one can conceive our joy, when we had safely passed the Burman camp; for then we felt, indeed, that we were once more free, and out of the power of those whose tender mercies are cruel. The British general received us with all that kindness and hospitality for which your countrymen are so far famed, provided us with every comfort during a fortnight's residence at the camp, and kindly sent us on to Rangoon in his gun-boat. We deeply feel the kindness of Sir Archibald Campbell, for, under the direction of Providence, he has been the means of delivering us from the iron grasp of the Burmans. May God reward him a hundred fold, and prepare him for the future enjoyment of heaven! * I was then unable to move, having been ill with typhus fever in Mr. Judson's absence, in which I lost my reason and was senseless several days. Domestic Entelligence. STATE OF RELIGION. THE prospects of the church in our land are peculiarly favorable at the present time. No year, perhaps, since the settlement of our country, has commenced with so many revivals of religion. These are not confined to one state or district. In almost every part of our land, God is raising up pious men on the spot, to elevate the standard of morals, and Christian activity; and thus is kindling lights here and there, over our extended territory, which we trust he will cause to burn brighter, and to increase until our whole land, and the hearts of all its inhabitants, are enlightened and purified by the holy influences of his Spirit. It would occupy too much room, to give any details, or even to give a general statement of all the revivals, of which accounts are received in our weekly religious papers. While it would be delightful to rehearse the accounts of them all, it is still more delightfu to know that they are too numerous to be rehearsed. A few only of great extent, or otherwise of peculiar interest, will be mentioned. It is interesting to know that one of our southern colleges has been visited with the influences of the Holy Spirit. This has been the case with Athens College, in Georgia. This revival has extended to the inhabitants of the town, and 50 have, as is hoped, been born again. About 30 of these are students in the college. Many besides have been added to the Baptist and Methodist churches. Washington, in that state, has also been blessed in a similar way, and about 100, besides many among the colored population, have been hopefully converted. There was much serious inquiry existing at Milledgeville while the Legislature of the state was in session at that place, and several of the members of that body were anxiously attending to the subject of religion. At Fayetteville, N. C. 35 were added to the church within seven months. Between 50 and 100 have been added to the church in Spottsylvania, Va. In Danville and Harrodsburgh, Ky. 100 each;-in Stanford, 20. At Easton, Pa. there is a revival, in which it is supposed that 30 or 40 have been made new creatures in Christ. There is also a revival in Carlisle, and several of the students VOL. XXIII. of Dickinson college, situated in that town, have been the subjects of it. In Cayuga presbytery, N. Y., nine out of the 42 churches connected with it, have been favored with the peculiar influences of the Holy Spirit; 900 have been hopefully converted, and 607 have been added to the churches. In Oneida county, there have recently been revivals in 30 towns, and more than three thousand are indulging the hope that they have been reconciled to God. In Ogden more than 100 are indulging a similar hope: 55 of them are heads of families. In Ogdensburgh presbytery, the number of converts amounts to about 500. Various other towns in the central and western part of the state, have enjoyed similar seasons of gracious visitation. In the eastern parts of the state also, there is an increased attention to the subject of religion. In Troy, Canaan, Brunswick, and New Lebanon, there are powerful revivals of relig ion. In the vicinity of Hartford, Con. there are also revivals. Within 26 miles of Hartford, including Springfield, Mass., 700 were added to the churches on the first Sabbath in January. There are revivals also in the vicinity of New London, and the most animating prospect in many other parts of the state. In Providence, R. I. a revival has very recently begun;-and another in Plymouth, Mass. In Boston, and a considerable number of towns in its vicinity, the Holy Spirit is leading numbers to inquire anxiously what they shall do to be saved, and causing many to rejoice in hope. In addition to these, there are many towns in the counties of Worcester, Hampshire, and Berkshire, where men are pressing into the kingdom of heaven. The same is true of many towns in the state of Vermont:-in Barre, it is hoped that 200 have very recently been born again. About thirty towns in New Hampshire are now enjoying a season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. Most of these are in the south-eastern part of the state. It must be obvious to all, that the Head of the church is greatly strengthening the cause of religion by these revivals. He is strengthening it in the heart of our country, and at the extremities. The number of those who pray and set a pious example, and by their daily conduct elevate the standard of morals, is greatly increased. The number of those 12 who will contribute of their property to disseminate Bibles, and Religious Tracts, and to send preachers of the Gospel to the destitute parts of our land, and to heathen lands, and to aid every other benevolent institution, is greatly increased. Many of the subjects of these revivals are young, and not a few of them, having experienced the power and excellency of the Gospel themselves, will undoubtedly endeavor to become preachers of it to others; and to them we may look for a supply for those churches, which the death of their fathers will soon leave vacant, and to them we may look too, for heralds to carry the Gospel to the destitute parts of our country, and to all the dark places of the earth. Means of promoting Revivals of Religion. The revival in Oneida County, mentioned above, has been so remarkable, and so much spoken of, that the presbytery have published a narrative of its commencement and progress-its characteristics, and the means which the Holy Spirit rendered most effectual in promoting it. Extracts are here given from the latter division of the pamphlet, with the hope that churches and ministers and private Christians in every part of our land, may use the same means in order to procure similar blessing. But whether the blessing follow or not, the use of such means is what all Christians owe to themselves, to the world around them, and to Him who has called them into his glorious kingdom. 1. Seasons of fasting and prayer. In most, if not all, the societies which have shared in this work of grace, days have been set apart for the special object of praying for the influences of the Spirit, to humble and sanctify the professed tisciples of Christ, and to convert sinners. 2. Confession of sin in churches. Wherever churches have met, and with evident sincerity of heart, confessed their "faults one to another," God has granted them a sense of his forgiving mercy, given them free access to his throne of grace in praying for others, and great boldness and zeal in using means for their salvation sweet 3. Church discipline. This has tended to humble churches, and to alarm the impenitent. Discipline, judiciously administered, has been found a powerful method of enforcing some of the truths of the Gospel. Many are hardened in unbelief by the irregular lives of professors. When such are led to repent and confess their sins, or are excluded from the church, one of the objections is removed, with which sinners often successfully ward off the sword of the Spirit, pointed at their heart. 4. Visiting from house to house. This has been done extensively. These visits have been strictly religious. Every member of the family, capable of receiving instruction, has been addressed; and such visits have usually been closed with prayer, adapted to the character and circumstances of the different members of the family. 5. Preaching the Gospel, its doctrines and precepts, its promises and threatenings, with great plainness and earnestness. Churches have been reproved in the most pointed manner, for their lukewarmness, their pride, and worldliness, and unbelief. They have been urged as strongly to repent and humble themselves before God, as the most rebellious sinners. This plain and faithful application of divine truth to the churches, while it has produced great searchings of heart, and led some to abandon their hopes, has, in several cases, excited greater alarm among sinners than a direct address. The truths of God's word have been pressed upon sinners without respect of persons. The sinner has been followed into all his hiding places. Every mask has been torn off from the moralist and self-righteous. 6. Union of feeling and effort in churches has promoted this revival. Where the great body of the church has come up to the help of the Lord, the work has been powerful: And although there have been in most of the churches, some who have stood all the day idle; yet a larger proportion have manifested a deep interest in the work than in former revivals. The coldness or the opposition of professors, has been found far more injurious than the opposition of others. 7. Avoiding disputes upon minor points. Care has been taken to guard Christians against all sectarian feelings. In some instances injury has been done; but we believe that the churches generally have done less to grieve the Spirit, by any improper conduct in this respect, than is common in revivals. Indeed we may say, that, with few exceptions, churches of different names have felt and manifested more solicitude to make converts than proselytes. 8. The visits of ministers, professors, and others, where revivals had commenced, have had a powerful effect in extending the work. Ministers and private Christians have thus been refreshed. When they returned home, they have told others, and exhorted their brethren to awake. Sinners have in many cases returned, rejoicing in hope, or deeply convict ed. 9 United, agonizing, persevering prayer. This has evidently been one of the principal means, which God has blessed, in originating and extending this work of grace. The promises of God, made to prayer, have been frequently presented; and Christians, encouraged by these promises, have wrestled with the God of Jacob, in public prayer-meetings, and in the family, and the closet. Prayer-meetings have been numerous and frequent in most of the churches. 10. The instructions given in Sabbath schools, and bible classes have been eminently blessed. A large number of those who belong to our Sabbath schools give satisfactory evidence of piety. Superintendents and teachers have, in many cases, been the honored instruments of their conversion. In several instances, most of the members of bible classes have become converts, and promise to be among the most stable and valuable members of our churches. ger to the good character, to the many valuable qualifications, with which it pleased the American Board of Missions. Head of the Church to endow our departed OBITUARY NOTICES. Mrs. Lucinda Wright. DIED, at Ai-ik-hun-nuh, in the Choctaw nation, Mrs. LUCINDA WRIGHT, the wife of Mr. David Wright, Assistant Missionary at that station. The following brief notice of her, is from the pen of Mr. Byington, whose principal residence is at Ai-ik-hun-nuh. The letter was addressed to the Corresponding Secretary. After stating, that, early in October, he accompanied her to Mayhew, where, as her health did not improve, she remained but a short time, he proceeds: She came home, hoping to do something, and performed a few days' labor. But on Saturday, the 5th of November, she 'was severely attacked with a bilious disease. Her husband was then alone. He did that for her, which he thought most judicious; but with little, if any, effect. He sent to Mayhew for assistance, and Mr. Cushman, Dr. Hand, and Miss Burnham came. But they could not stay the arm of the Almighty. On the morning of the 13th, our dear sister died. Her remains were removed to Mayhew, where our widowed brother also went, with his two little children. Soon after the burial had taken place, the little son, who had been sick, became more unwell, with the same disease that was sent upon his mother, and on Friday, the 17th, he slept the sleep of death, and now lies near his mother's side, in the grave yard; and we hope that his spirit is with her in glory. You may wish to know all the particulars respecting her illness, and of her conversation as she drew near the grave. These, I trust, you will learn fully and accurately from Mr. Wright. I rejoice to say to you, however, that our sister, as we hope, was prepared, by the grace of God, to meet death. The subject of death had, for some time previous to her sickness, been a subject of familiar conversation between her and her husband. I remember, also, that, while riding with her for the last time, we spoke of it, and I was pleased with the solemn manner in which she conversed about it. When first informed, that it was probable she could not live long, she was not much agitated. She said, it was sweet resting in the arms of everlasting love. Her mind was clear, calm, and much absorbed with the thoughts of eternity. I mention these things to you, that you, as well as we, may have a view of the grace of God toward her, while going down to the grave, and may be comforted, from good reasons, with the hope that she is in heaven. Although the church of God, looking at it as militant and triumphant, has lost nothing by this and by a thousand other deaths; although the church is safe, and can lose nothing; yet, we poor, feeble worms, feel that we have sustained a great loss. You know our situation; and you are far from being a stran sister. My feelings lead me to dwell upon the memory of the dead. A grateful sense of her kindness urges me to bear testimony respecting her many labors and cares, not only for me, and the family, and the various friends who called on us; but also for the heathen; much did she do for the sick and wounded in this village; and much did she do to teach the young women around us to read, and write, &c. I think, sir, I can say, that, during all the summer past, she had a growing love for her work, and for her Saviour; and felt, that this land was her home,-at least, more so than any other place. Mr. Byington adds concerning her, in the conclusion of his letter, as follows: Our departed friend had, in early life, been favored with a good education. Her mind was well stored with information, which she had gained from books and observation. She possessed, in no common degree-what some are denied-good common sense, and sound judgment. Her constitution, moreover, was excellent. While we thought that others might soon die, we did not feel, as we ought, the sovereign right of God to take whom he would. Capt. John Brown. Died, in the Arkansas Territory, sometime last autumn, Capt. JOHN BROWN, the father of Catharine and David Brown, aged about 65 years. He had been a member of the church of Christ among the Cherokees, nearly five years, and adorned his profession to the last, by a bright example of piety and benevolence. Mr. Brown had the satisfaction of seeing two sons and four daughters also members of the Christian church. Charles R. Hicks. We have, moreover, to record the death of CHARLES R. HICKS, the venerable and highly respected Indian chief, whose name, since the Board commenced a mission among the Cherokees, has often appeared on the pages of the Missionary Herald. He died near the commencement of the present year. Mr. Hicks was, for many years previous to his decease, an exemplary member of the Moravian church,which has had a mission among the Cherokees since the year 1801; but his regard was extended to every measure, from whatever source it originated, that had a tendency to improve the moral, intellectual, and social character of his countrymen. AGENCY IN NEW-YORK CITY. FOR the accommodation of those patrons of the Board, who can more easily transmit their donations to New-York, than to Boston, a Receiving Agent has been appointed in the former city. The Agent is Mr. GEORGE M. TRACY, who occupies a Room in the Americin Tract Society's House, 87, Nassau-street, near the City Hall. All donations committed to Mr. Tracy, will be regularly and speedily forwarded to the Treasurer of the Board at Boston, and will be acknowledged as usual in the Missionary Herald. From him, also, the Missionary Papers, and Reports of the Board may be obtained; and through him, orders for the Missionary Herald may be transmitted. FORMATION OF AUXILIARIES. NEW-YORK. Auxiliary Society of New-York City and Brooklyn. Formed Dec. 28, 1826, in the City Hall, New-York; Hon. Jonas Platt in the chair. The Constitution was read and explained by the Corresponding Secrotary of the Board, and addresses were made by Edward A. Newton, Esq., Rev. Charles S. Stewart, Missionary from the Sandwich Islands, and Mr. John C. Brigham, Assistant Secretary to the American Bible Society.-The officers for the year are as follows: Hon. Jonas Platt, President; Benjamin Strong, Col. William Few, John Adams, Zechariah Lewis, Henry Rankin, Peter Hawes, John Nitchie, Gerard Beckman, Arthur Tappan, Eleazar Lord, Rev. Dr. McAuley, Rev. Dr. Mathews, Rev. Dr. Spring, Rev. Dr. Knox, Rev. Mr. McElroy, Rev. Mr. Monteith, Vice Presidents; John R. Hurd, Secretary; William W. Chester, Treasurer; Alexander C. Jackson, Abijah Fisher, Pelatiah Perit, and the Secretary and Treasurer, Executive Committee. NEW-JERSEY. Auxiliary Society of Essex County. Organized in Newark, February 5th; Joseph C. Hornblower, Esq. in the chair. Addresses by Rev. Staats Van Sandvoort, pastor of the Reformed Dutch church of Belleville, Theodore Frelinghuysen, Esq., of Newark, Rev. Dr. McAuley, of New-York city, and Mr. Edward N. Kirk, an Agent of the Board. The officers for the year are,― Joseph C. Hornblower, Esq. of Newark, President; Rev. Asa Hillyer, D. D. of Orange, Rev. Staats Van Sandvoort, of Belleville, Rev. Samuel Fisher, of Paterson, and Stephen P. Brittan, Esq., of Elizabethtown, Vice Presidents; Rev. John McDowell, D. D. of Elizabethtown, Secretary; Theodore Frelinghuysen, Esq. of Newark, Treasu Mr. Drake, and by the Agents of the Board, Rev. George Cowles, and Mr. E. N. Kirk. The officers are as follows. The places of their residence in most cases were not communicated. Joseph Jackson, Esq. President; Rev. Aaron Condit, Hon. Lewis Condit, Rev. Barnabas King, and Tobias Boudinot, Esq., Vice Presidents; Rev. Albert Barnes, of Morristown, Secretary; Frederic King, Esq. of Morristown, Treasurer; Rev. John Bergen, Rev. John Ford, Lewis Mills, and the Secretary and Treasurer, Executive Commit tee. Croyden. Gent. Asso. Rev. Jacob Haven, Pres. Mr. Jonathan Powers, V. Pres. Samuel Morse, Esq. Sec. Mr. Moses Haven, Treas. 6 coll.--Lad. Asso. Miss Hannah Haven, Pres. Miss Cloe C. Carrol, V. Pres. Miss Mary Powers, Sec. Mrs. Moses Haven, Treas. 6 coll. Oct. 12. Springfield. Gent, Asso. Rev. Job Cushman, Pres. Mr. Reuben Hoit, V. Pres. Dea. Moses Richardson, Sec. Solomon Clement, Esq. Treas. 6 coll-Lad. Asso. Mrs. Samuel Stevens, Pres. Mrs. David Loverin, V. Pres. Mrs. Benjamin Collins, Sec. Mrs. Solomon Clement, Treas. 6 coll. Oct. 19. Plainfield. Gent. Asso. Rev. Dana Clayes, Pres. Dea. Daniel Morrill, V. Pres. Mr. Israel Newell, Sec. Dea. Benj. Pearson, Treas. 5 coll.-Lad. Asso. Mrs. Hannah Kimball, Pres. Miss Dolly Fifield, V. Pres. Mrs. Israel Newell, Sec. Miss Roena Adams, Treas. 7 coll. Oct. 23. Cornish. Gent. Asso. Rev. Joseph Powell, Pres. Col. James Ripley, V. Pres. Dea. Newton Whittlesy, Sec. William Whittlesy, Treas. 9 coll.-Lad. Asso. Mrs. Daniel Chase, Pres. Mrs. James Ripley, V. Pres. Mrs. Newton Whittlesy, Sec. Mrs. William Whittlesy, Treas. 10 coll. Oct. 30. Claremont. Gent. Asso. Rev. Jonathan Nye, Pres. Hon. David Dexter, V. Pres. George Fiske, Esq. Sec. Josiah Stevens, Treas. 6 coll.-Lad. Asso. Mrs. Jonathan Nye, Pres. Mrs. Mary Clark, V. Pres. Mrs. George Fiske, Sec. Mrs. Jonah Richards, Treas. 10 coll. Nov. 6. Fitzwilliam. Gent. Asso. Rev. J. Sabine, Pres. Dea. S. Griffin, V. Pres. Capt. D. Whittemore, Sec. Mr. J. Allen, Treas. 4 coll.-Lad. Asso. Mrs. J. Sabine, Pres. Mrs. L. Torer, V. Pres. Miss E. Richardson, Sec. Mrs. A. Townsend, Treas. 6 coll. Oct. Nelson. Gent. Asso. Rev. Gad Newell, Pres. Dea. Noah Hardy, V. Pres. Dea. J. Robbins, Sec. Mr. Abel Richardson, Treas. 6 coll.-Lad. Asso. Mrs. Sophia Newell, Pres. Mrs. Sarah Whitney, V. Pres. Miss U. Newell, Sec. Mrs. L. Melville, Treas. 4 coll. Oct. Chesterfield. Gent. Asso. Rev. John Walker, Pres. Dea. Ezra Holden, V. Pres. Mr. Elijah Scott, Sec. Mr. Abraham Wood, Treas. 3 coll.-Lad. Asso. Mrs. Arathusa Walker, Pres. Mrs. Eleanor Brooks, V. Pres. Miss Laura Britton, Sec. Mrs. Martha Wood, Treas. 3 coll. October. Marlboro'. Gent, Asso. Rev. Salmon Bennett, Pres. Col. Joseph Frost, V. Pres. Mr. Joseph Frost, Jr. Sec. Capt. John Lane, Treas.-Lad. Asso. Mrs. Nancy Holman, Pres. Miss Mary Ward, V. Pres. Miss Betsey Farrar, Sec. Mrs. Hepzibah Bennet, Treas. Keene. Gent. Asso. Rev. Z. S. Barstow, Pres. Elijah Dunbar, Esq. V. Pres. Mr. Collins H. Jaquith, |