pects of usefulness are very flattering.

On Thursdays I visit Lyon's estate; which is situated in the midst of a vast negro population. Here I have always an attentive and numerous congregation. Our Society consists of several hundreds, principally slaves. On Sunday, May ist, Captain Lyons, the owner of this estate, in company with Samuel Turner, Esq., of London, attended. After the services, I was introduced to these gentlemen, who expressed their gratification at the decent appearance and devout conduct of the negroes. Mr. Turner said he had visited this island twenty-five years ago, and that at that period the moral condition of the slaves was truly deplorable; but that now the case was greatly altered; and he was candid enough to acknowledge, that this change had been effected in a great measure by the exertions of the Missionaries. At this interview I took occasion to say to Captain Lyons, that I

hoped our visiting his estate met with his approbation. He answered that we had his full approbation, for he was convinced our labours had been very beneficial to the slaves, and he seemed much gratified at the attention paid to the spiritual welfare of his people.

On Fridays, at noon, I visit occasionally an estate called Watson's; the most windward property on the island. The proprietor of this plantation is a friend to religious instruction; so that whenever I visit the estate he allows the people time to attend the service.

When it is my appointment at Lyon's on Sunday, I preach on Saturday evening at Lynch's; one of the first estates visited by Mr. Baxter: here we have a small chapel, and about one hundred members in Society. Mrs. Thwaites (sister to Mrs. Gilbert) and her hus band reside here. They are both Leaders, and are made a very great blessing to this part of the Circuit, particularly to the rising generation.

ST. CHRISTOPHER'S.-Extract of a Letter from Messrs. Amory and Cox, dated April 4th, 1825.

As Joint Secretaries of the Auxiliary Missionary Society in this island, we beg leave to forward an account of its recent proceedings. Sermous were preached on the occasiou, on Sunday, the 6th of March; and the Anniversaries of the Basseterre, Old-Road, and Sandy Point Societies were held on the evenings of the 7th, 8th, and 9th of March. the Honourable Stedman Rawlins, Member of his Majesty's Council, in the chair. Several gentlemen of respectability and influence (Magistrates, Members of Council and of Assembly) were on the platform; and in moving or seconding resolutions, addressed the meeting on the indisputable and manifest utility of our exertions, and warmly recommended them to the encouragement of the public.

On the evening of Tuesday, the 15th of March, the anniversary of the Cayon Branch was held in the chapel there, Charles Hodgson, Esq., in the chair; and on the next evening a Branch was formed in Deep Bay, Peter F. Grant, Esq., of Helden's, in the chair. This meeting was particularly interesting. As a similar assembly had never occurred there before, it excited universal attention, and before the appointed hour, the chapel was crowded with people, and numbers from the town and the estates in the vicinity were without, unable to gain admittance. Several gentlemen were on the plat

form and in the chapel, and assisted in the business of the meeting; and some of them afterwards became Annual Subscribers.

We are happy in reporting, that all our assemblies were very numerously attended by all ranks in the community; a character of solidity and solemnity marked the Addresses and Meetings,-the gracious presence of God was mercifully afforded,-a compassionate sympathy for those who are destitute of the ever-blessed Gospel was excited; and the affecting appeals which were made by the different speakers, to the humane feelings and li erality and gratitude of the numerous auditories, were succeeded by effusions of Christian benevolence. The whole araount collected at the Sermons and Meetings, amounted to £77 currency; which, considering the increasing depression of the times, is a liberal sum : and we trust that the people are now more fully acquainted with the calamitous condition of the heathen, and are more ready to contribute according to their ability. We have reason to hope also that the Meetings have removed unfounded prejudices from the minds of individuals, corrected their views and conciliated their regards; and have also communicated important information concerning our views and designs, which win induce a more favourable opinion of our proceedings,

Extract of a Letter from Mr. W. Clough, dated Old-Road, April 19th, 1825.

It is with pleasure that I embrace the present opportunity of addressing myself through you to the Committee. You will have already received information of our safe arrival, and that the District Meeting appointed me for St. Christopher's. Mr. Morgan thought it best for me to be stationed at OldRoad, the place where our late brother Maggs resided.

evening, at Sandy Point, to an attentive congregation, on Psalm exl. 13, and afterward catechised as many as remained for that purpose. This is one of the most effectual methods of instructing this people. They thus get their understandings enlightened on the principles of our holy religion, and become familiar with many important portions of the word of God, and are prepared for our public ministrations. În general they manifest great aptness to learn, and some of them are making considerable proficiency.

On my arrival here, I found the work of God in rather a languishing state; occasioned chiefly, I suppose, by the interruption of regular service and pastoral attention since Brother Maggs' 26th. I have recently had both plearemoval. However, I rejoice to say, sant and painful duties to perform. I that symptoms of revival have appeared. have had the pleasure of receiving a few The congregations in this town are new members on trial, some of whom encouraging, and of late they have in- appear to be promising. I have also creased. I trust that, through the had to expel some for improper conblessing of God, we shall see good days duct. This is a painful duty, but one in this place. I often feel my heart that frequently occurs amongst a peo. enlarged whilst preaching to this people like those with whom we have to do. ple, and my prayer is, that the Gospel of Christ may be to them the power of God unto salvation. I find pastoral visits to be a delightful part of my duty, and truly profitable to myself. Though the religious attainments of some of our people here are only superficial, yet the piety of many is genuine and deep.

Our Sunday-School is not very encouraging. Many of the scholars have left. We feel the want of teachers. Myself and Mrs. Clough have paid it all the attention possible since our arrival, and we rejoice to say that, in some degree, it is improving. The adult school is also more encouraging than when we arrived.

Yesterday I visited the honourable Stedman Rawlins, and Mr. Thomas Hartman,in order to request permission to preach on their estates. They both received me very politely, and gave me their full consent. The former gentleman spoke in the highest terms of the effects of the Mission. There are more estates in the neighbourhood to which I can have access, and to which 1 purpose attending, as much as my time and strength will allow. I will now give you a few extracts from my Journal.

February 21st, 1825.-I felt my mind much comforted and refreshed this morning whilst engaged in secret prayer. I was much concerned for the prosperity of the work of God, and I felt great liberty whilst praying that the Lord would fully prepare me for his service on this mission, and make me useful to my fellow-creatures. I preached in the

March 6th, Sunday.-1 preached twice this day at Basseterre, in behalf of the Missionary Society. The congregation was large and respectable, and paid serious attention to what was said."

14th, Monday, 'Old-Road.-I preached yesterday, in the forenoon, and afterwards gave tickets. In the afternoon I attended the school. After evening service, I catechised as many as thought proper to stay.

27th, Sunday, Deep Bay.-I read prayers and preached in the morning, and had a truly refreshing season. The Lord has graciously revived his work in this place. It was truly gratifying to hear the poor negroes speak of their conversion to God. In the afternoon i attended school, and in the evening preached and catechised the congregation.

April 1st, Good Friday, Old-Road.—I read prayers and preached this morning on 1 Peter iii. 18. I felt peculiar liberty whilst speaking on the sufferings of Christ, and exhorting the people to seek after the enjoyment of the blessings purchased for them by those sufferings. A most blessed influence prevailed. I afterwards administered the sacrament. In the afternoon I held the Leaders' Meeting, and in the evening we had a large and attentive congregation. O that the seed sown may produce a plentiful harvest!

3d, Easter Sunday, Basseterre. — I preached in the morning, at five o'clock, to a large congregation, as also in the afternoon and evening.

I am happy in my work, and rejoice that ever I left my native land

for the purpose of preaching Christ to this people. I trust that, through the help of the Lord, I shall be enabled so to conduct myself as to promote his

glory, advance the interests of his cause, and secure the continued confidence and attention of the Committee.

BAHAMAS.-It is with sincere regret that we have to announce to our friends, the death of another of our brethren, taken from his valuable labours to his eternal reward. Mr. John Turtle, who has been stationed for about eight years in the Bahama Islands in the West Indies, and has laboured there with much usefulness, departed this life on the 16th of August last, after a long and tedious illness; having been contined to his bed for eight or nine weeks. We have, as yet, received no further particulars respecting his decease, except that Mr. Horne, by whom the intelligence has been communicated, reports, that "his last days are said to have been those of a blessed experience." The following extract, however, from the last letter written to us by Mr. Turtle, affords a very satisfactory display of the spirit in which he lived, and in which we have no doubt he died.

EVERY time I have preached, as yet, our congregations have been large, both on the Sabbath days, and on the week evenings, at the Mission-house; and I am encouraged to hope they will continue to be so. I pray that God may graciously give me that favour in their eyes, which will induce them to continue their regular attendance upon his house, that so the word may ultimately take a lasting hold of their hearts, to his own glory and their salvation. I have a hope that such will be the case; and I feel increasingly resolved, through divine assistance, to live nearer to God, and by every possible means to labour for the good of souls. The Lord is graciously with me, and I can call him mine; but I feel that I want more of that baptism from above which will make me more holy, happy,

zealous, and useful. I love immortal souls, and I hope to live and die in the great and good work in which I am engaged, either in a foreign land or in my native country, as the Lord shall see good. I love the Committee, and feel it a happiness and honour to act under their direction; and I shall ever esteem it a privilege, to receive instructions from them for the promotion of that cause, which I know they have so much at heart.

I can only just say that, since our arrival, myself and family have not been very well, but suffering considerably from severe colds, which occasioned my feeling very sick last Saturday'; but, thank the Lord, I was able to preach on Sunday, and am now much better.

EXTRACTS FROM THE PUBLICATIONS OF OTHER SOCIETIES, THE success of the Mission established by the American Board of Missions in the Sandwich Islands, is exceedingly hopeful; and we rejoice to find, from the account published of the late Queen Dowager of those islands, that instances of true conversion, not only from idolatry, but of the heart to God, have occurred, to crown the efforts of those who are employed in this distant part of the general field, "the

KEOPUOLANI was very honourably descended from a family of Chiefs, who had long governed Hawaii, (or Owhyhee,) and other islands.

When the American Missionaries first arrived in April, 1820, the Chiefs were consulted about the propriety of permitting them to establish themselves in the islands, and some doubted; but the

world." The following are extracts:Queen-mother, without hesitation, approved of their settlement; yet she did not devote herself to Christian instruction till about two years after that time.

In August, 1822, she was taken ill, and went to Waititi, in Oahu, where, in her retirement, she began to think more seriously about a future state. During this sickness, the Missionaries