man in the King's Carpenter's Shop, wherein he said, There is nothing but making of Coffins going on in our shopthree and four in a day!"

This dreadful Fever and the Black Vomit, generally terminating the lives of those whom it attacks in thirty-six hours-what manner of men ought we to be!-seems to be confined principally to the Europeans and to the inhabitants of Freetown. I have not heard of one Liberated African having died of the disorder.

Mr. James Bunyer.

Mr. Bunyer, appointed, as we have stated, to the Freetown Schools, was the first person connected with the Society who was removed from his labours; having survived little more than two months from his arrival in the Esther on the 9th of January. Mr. During, in a Letter of April 21st, says of him—

I saw him last on Tuesday the 15th; when he was in a very happy state of mind. With tears rolling down his cheeks, he said, "I know that the Lord has loved me; but this grieves me, that

I have such coldness of heart toward Him." He cherished, at that time, some

hope of recovery. On Saturday, the 19th, he was thought to be out of danger: he called all present to join him in prayer, which he himself offered up in the most affecting language: in the at"Praise God tempt, however, to sing from whom all blessings flow," which he had given out, his strength failed him. He was shortly after seized with convulsions, which bereaved him of his faculties; and on Sunday Morning, about One o'clock, he fell asleep in Christ.

He was a very consistent Young Man; and would have, no doubt, proved very useful. I preached his Funeral Sermon, last night, to a full Congregation, from Isaiah Ivii. 2.

How zealously this worthy servant of Christ was entering, in conjunction with Mr. Vaughan, on his labours, will appear from a Letter written by him to the Secretary, dated the 14th of March, but little more than a month before his death:

On ourarrival at Freetown, after a very favourable passage of twenty-nine days, Messrs. Johnson, Flood, and our other

Missionary Friends came out to meet us. We all breakfasted at Mr. Flood's, where the number of Missionary Labourers assembled was twenty-nine. So many Friends being at Freetown, was occasioned by the Anniversary having taken place the day before our arrival.

At Kissey we met with a very kind reception. The arrival of so many fellow-labourers filled the hearts of our Brethren with joy and gratitude. The labours of the Society will now be extended far and wide, on account of the number arrived.

Not having a residence, myself and Mrs. Bunyer went to Leopold, till Mr. Reffell provided us with one. During my stay at Leopold, I visited Charlotte, Gloucester, and Regent. Those Stations truly answer the description which I had read of them in the Missionary Register when in England. No lovers of religion, or of civilization, can view those stations without astonishment. The work of God goes on, also, visibly at Waterloo. I accompanied several of our friends thither, for the purpose of laying the foundation-stone of a church (which was done by Mr. Reffell) and forming a Branch Association. This being the first Missionary Meeting which I had attended, I felt

much interested indeed I know not how to express my feelings on the occasion. Mr. Wilhelm was so filled with gratitude to Ged, that he expressed it with tears. All who were present heartily thanked God and took courage, assured that He was fast ripening his purposes of grace toward Africa.

On Mr. Reffell furnishing me with a house, I commenced my labours in Freetown School, which took place three weeks after my arrival.

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Br. Vaughan and I, with Mr. Fox, conduct the Boys' School; and Mrs. that for Girls. We should have rejoiced Vaughan, Mrs. Bunyer, and Mrs. Fox, to find them going on more prosperously; but Mr. and Mrs. Fox wanted aid they were not wanting on their parts, but used all possible diligence. The united labours, now exercised there, will, we trust, have God's blessing upon them, and our weakness be made perfect by almighty strength. We hope to retain your confidence, and with faithfulness to discharge the trust committed to our care. Br. Vaughan and I alternately attend the Adult School, which is held every day from 4 to 6 o'clock,

Saturdays and Sundays excepted: Mr. Fox attends when opportunity offers.

I visit the Hospital; at which place there is a door open for great usefulness it is generally pretty full.

Having a good supply of Tracts, I visit, every spare opportunity, those who are destitute of them, and distribute them. It pleases God still to continue the blessing of health to me and my wife. Several of our friends have fallen a prey to fever since our arrival, but the Lord still holds us up. May we work while it is called to-day, while life and health last; and not in our own strength, but more simply in dependance on the power and teaching of the Holy Spirit.

We hope that you are all well in health, according to the will of God. We fail not to remember you, Dear Sir, with all our other friends, at the footstool of infinite mercy, assured that we shall be remembered in return.

We recommend Mr. Schemel's return by an early ship; and, as his attachment to the cause in which he is engaged is such that he will only resign it with his life, we would suggest that the climate of the Mediterranean, India, or New Holland, is best calculated for him. We can promise no recovery, and only a deceptive amelioration, while he remains here; as the sudden transitions from heat to cold, and other local cir cumstances, are directly the reverse of being favourable to him.

Mr. Schemel's return was, in consequence, determined on; but, before he could embark, a fatal seizure took place. On Saturday, April the 19th, he was attacked by apoplexy, and was by repeated attacks soon brought to the grave. He had been bred to the medical

profession; and was furnished by the Society with the means of applying his knowledge to the benefit of others, but was thus himself

cut off on his very entrance on his career. An extract from his Journal will shew both the diligence with which he prepared for his labours while on his way to Africa, and the guard which he had on his own spirit::

I commenced a regular course of study. In the morning, I translate a Chapter of the Epistle to the Ephesians from the Greek; and have begun, with the assistance of the best German Critics, to write a brief explanation of the Epistle. In the afternoon, I either write Sermons or translate the Psalms out of the Hebrew. These employments afford me many pleasures; and I often think-" How delightful will it be to be able to instruct one of those African Youths, who will be entrusted to my care, in these Sacred Languages and in the elements of Christian Theology!" Yet I will not too confidently look forward, for thus I shall prepare for myself disappointments!

Of his last moments, a friend writes

The fever, which terminated his valuable life, was attended with delirium; but, during his lucid intervals, he always expressed his sure hope, through Christ, of life everlasting.

Rev. W. Johnson.

The motives of Mr. Johnson's visit home and the arrangements made to supply his absence, will be seen in the following extract of a Letter from him to the Secretary, dated Nov. 22, 1822 ::

still alive; and I need not say that I I believe now, that my dear wife is feel very anxious to see her once more. Would you, therefore, be so kind as to solicit the Committee on my behalf, to give me leave to return next April or May to England? I should also feel more comfortable in my present situation, if my affairs respecting my relatives in Hanover, since the death of my Mother, were settled: I have a Brother, sixteen years of age, unprovided for; and unless I endeavour to do something for him, he will be exposed to the world without a guide or a single friend.

September or October; as I would not I should wish to be back again in be absent any part of the Dry Season.

Mr. Norman, who seems to get bet ter now of his frequent attacks of fever,

and is attached to the people and the people to him, would, I think, be competent to take charge during my ab sence. Mr. Düring would administer the ordinances, and occasionally preach; as I have done at Gloucester: and thus I

might leave for a few months with safety. My present labours are so various, that I think a visit would do me a great deal of good. It would especially refresh my spirits, which are very low: yet I am so wonderfully supported, that, at times, I am lost in admiration how I get through all so well. Sometimes I have preached so frequently, that I think myself entirely exhausted; yet when I mount the pulpit again, every thing appears new and marvellous, and my strength as fresh as if it had never been tried. Oh, what shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefils toward me!

The Committee most readily acceding to Mr. Johnson's wish, he embarked, as before stated, on Saturday, the 26th of April, on board the Betsey and Ann, Captain M'Clough. In this vessel, Mr. Düring and his family had returned from England: the Captain who then commanded her died on the 1st of April. Mr. Johnson had in charge Mr. Düring's Daughter-his only surviving child; having, as before stated, lost his little Son. These were severe trials to the parents, but they bowed to the will of God. A Young Native Woman, one of Mr. Johnson's Communicants, accompanied them to take care of the child. This was mercifully or dered; as in the afflicting and final scene which soon followed, this Native Christian administered to his comfort, and received his dying words and testimony.

On Tuesday the 29th, the third day after they sailed, his sickness began though he appeared in health when he embarked, there can be no doubt but that he carried with him on board the seeds of the fatal disease which so soon discovered itself. On Wednesday, the fever increased, and he thought his end was near. On Thursday,

a blister was put on his chest, to relieve his pains; but he continued could not turn in bed: hiccough to grow worse. On Friday, he came on; and he said to his mourning convert, "I think I cannot live." He suffered much under the black vomit.

On Saturday, May the 3d, the day of his death, he would call, in intervals of delirium, for David Noah, his active and laborious Assistant, and for his friend Mr. Düring, and endeavour to tell them what he had to say before he died. He expressed his earnest wish to see his wife; and encouraged his attendant, bidding her not to fear, and giving her directions how to proceed on her arrival in London. He then desired her to read to him

the Twenty-third Psalm: when she had read it," he told me," she says, "I am going to die. Pray for me. I prayed the Lord Jesus," she adds,

to take him the right way." He charged her to take good care of Mr. Düring's little girl, and to desire the Society to send a good Minister to Regent's Town as quickly as possible, or the people would be left in darkness; but added-" If I am not able to go back, you must tell David Noah to do his duty : for if Noah say, Because Massa dead I can do nothing,' he must pray, and God will help him, and so we shall meet in heaven." His last intelligible words were-" I cannot live! God calls me, and I shall go to Him this night!"

Thus died this eminent instrument of the Divine Goodness, to many hundreds of the once most degraded and wretched Sons and Daughters of Africa! His last thoughts were given, as we see, to his beloved charge at Regent's Town. He had addressed a Letter to them after his embarkation..The effect of this Letter and the state of the people, will be seen from an extract of a communication from Mr. Norman, dated on the 2d of May,

The people behave well, and attend the means of grace as usual: we have not had a single palaver of any consequence since you left us.

Some had prophesied, that, as soon as you left us, the people would not be kept in order; but that they would prove that it was only the fear of you that in fluenced them: but I rejoice in being certain, that it is those principles of our holy religion, which you have endeavoured to inculcate, that keep them orderly and quiet: yes, it is that grace of God which bringeth salvation, and which teaches your beloved people to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and enables them to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this wicked world.

I read part of your Letter on Saturday Evening, which you wrote from the Betsey and Ann; and, in particular, that part which related to the children. Your people were much affected: and I am happy to add that your exhortation was not lost upon them; for we had, on the Monday after, a large increase in both Schools.

May the Lord be with you, to bless and preserve you! may He make you instrumental in stirring up the people of England to come to the help of the Lord! May He return you, in due time, in answer to the prayers of your people, filled with the blessings of the Gospel of Christ; and then give you many more seals to your Ministry, and many more souls to your hire.

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It may be easily conceived, what poignant feelings of sorrow death of Mr. Johnson will awaken in the breasts of the whole population of Regent's Town; and especially of the hundreds of sincere Christians, to whom he has been made the instrument of conveying spiritual freedom, and inestimable blessings. This people has a peculiar claim on the affectionate sympathy and earnest prayers of all who wish well to the cause of Christ among the Heathen, and especially in Africa. May the Great Head of the Church preserve them in the truth, and in godly simplicity and mutual lovekeep them from the wiles of the enemy-and provide them with a

Rev. Henry Palmer.

In recommending Mr. Palmer to Government for the Second Chaplaincy of the Colony, the Committee hoped that the experience which he had had of various climates, during an active service of some years in the Army, would have prepared him successfully to encounter that of Sierra Leone: and in this they would probably not have been disappointed; but the fatal fever which broke out, and which seems to have had no affinity with the usual fever of the climate, cut short a life which promised to be most valuable to the Colony-Mr. Palmer being taken off in less than two months after his landing on the 20th of March. His afflicted Widow writes

He died, trusting in that Blood which cleanseth from all sin. Oh, how has he laboured for his Lord, since he came to this land of darkness! and now he has entered into rest.

At Regent's Town, where he diedthat blessed, highly blessed place-he is buried.

In the true spirit of Missionaries, neither the dying Christian nor his mourning Wife repented of going to Africa.

Some extracts of a Letter, written by Mr. Palmer a few days after his landing, will be read with peculiar

interest :

the Governor had not returned from I was sorry to find, on our arrival, that Cape Coast. Mr. Flood received us with the utmost hospitality. He has determined to return to England, previous to the Rains: I trust that renewed health, vouchsafed to him and Mrs. Flood, will enable them to return to this sphere of labour. On Sunday last, I read Prayers Congregation, in the evening, at the for Mr. Flood; and addressed a Black Camp: Mrs. Palmer and I were highly pleased with their attention.

On the 31st of March, he writesOn Tuesday, the 25th, I attended the Quarterly Meeting of your Missionaries