ble rapidity: so that, in a short time, subscriptions were raised in that kingdom alone forthe maintenance of Seventeen Students: many particular instances of zeal and generosity among the higher classes, and of self-denial among the labouring orders, are mentioned in the accounts received from this and other parts of Germany. The two Universities of Tubingen and Leipsic render important services to the Institution. Switzerland has not been backward in entering the lists: in the Canton of Berne, especially, the concern for religion which had been previously awakened by the preaching of the two French Pastors, Messrs. Galland and Schaffter, has more conspicuously manifested itself in the Formation of no less than seven different Societies, composed of persons of both sexes, and of all orders and ages. Many places in France, particularly in

the South, have been active in their co-operation. From day to day, the field increases in extent: and, on all sides, the friends who are raised up in support of this Cause are concentrating their efforts; while but one voice and prayer is heard among them-that the Lord will abundantly prosper His own work, and enable them to be humble fellow-labourers in gathering in the harvest of the world!

Thus far has a Divine Blessing accompanied this Christian Establishment. The first object of the Directors continues to be the education of Missionaries; without, however, concealing their earnest hope, that their resources may at length permit them to labour more directly in this work of love, by forming Missionary Stations in the extensive countries bordering on the Mediterranean, Black, and Caspian Seas.

Leave Sierra LeoneImpressed with an earnest desire to extend the Kingdom of Christ upon earth, the Members of the Church Missionary Society, at a General Meeting, held at Freetown in January 1819, determined to send me, with William Tamba and William Davis, two Converted Negroes, on a Journey to the Sherbro, Foy, Daa, and Bassa Countries, to declare among those people the glorious Gospel of the blessed God; and to ascertain whether any opening could be found, for the permanent establishment, of either of the Native Brethren, among their countrypeople.

January 31, 1819. Sunday-the Rev. W. Johnson dismissed us by an appropriate Sermon, on Mark xvi. 15; and, on Monday, February the 1st, we took leave of our Friends at Regent's Town.

February 4.-At Cape ShillingAfter considering various plans of proceeding, we went off in a canoe to Tumbo, intending there to hire another, and proceed to Jenkin's Town. I was accompanied by various Natives, besides Tamba and Davis.

At Tumbo

Soon after noon, we arrived at Tumbo. While waiting for a canoe, I informed the people whither we were going and for what purpose. They expressed surprise, and confessed their ignorance of God. After many delays and subterfuges, we engaged a canoe to take us to Jenkin's Town.

When the people were gathered round us to receive what they had agreed on, I took the opportunity of stating to them their case as guilty sinners before a holy and righteous God

telling them that I came to know, whe

ther they would hear and learn the Word of God or not. They said it was good, but they could not say that any White Man might come there to live, unless their Headman would give him leave. I asked if their house was on fire, whether they would wait till the Headman came, to know if they might run out of it-"No!" was the answer. I then said that I had brought God's Book, and was going to read part of it; after which I would kneel down and pray to Him, and that as many as wished to flee from the wrath to come, must stop and hear. Most of those present sat down, and listened while a Hymn was sung, and while I read and explained the latter part of the Twenty-fifth Chapter of St. Matthew, and afterward prayed. At my righthand, sat a Mandingo; and, before me, were Heathens of several countries: most of them understood English: around, were idle people, who were more noisy than attentive. After the Service they went quietly away, and we prepared for our departure on the morrow. They had not long been gone, before some of them began drumming and dancing, in their Heathen fashion; on which occasion, I had reason to be thankful, that not one of the persons who came with me shewed the least inclination to join, or even go to see them. When this strange din had been kept up above two hours, they ceased, and afforded us an opportunity of getting a little rest.

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February 5. -The men of whom I hired the canoe delayed so long, that it was nine o'clock before we left Tumbo. Great part of the time I spent in conversing with individuals, about the things of which I had spoken last night. They could not but con

fess them good; but seemed so engaged

in worldly matters, that they could not pay much regard to them.

There were a number of men and boys, initiating into the mysteries of the Purrah; which is a kind of Religious Order. Whenever these people appear in public, they are covered with country-cloth; leaving but just room to peep out and even this little aperture they seemed anxious to close, as often as possible. Were there nothing more connected with the Purrah but some additional clothing, it would be well and if this novitiate ceased with life, it would be well; but it is a delusion of the Devil to keep men in idolatry; and it is most afflicting, to see so many poor creatures carried away with

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such a delusion.

An Old Man, with whom I was talking, took some pains to convince 'me, that it is a Spirit, whom he honoured with the title of "Devil," that keeps these people in the woods, during their init ation, in order to teach them what is good!

At Dibbier

We sailed from Tumbo in a large canoe, being fifteen in number, and five men belonging to the canoe; making twenty. The view was pleasant as we went down the coast, but the sun was exceedingly hot; and as we intended going to Jenkin's Town at once, we could not stop to avoid it.

About six o'clock in the afternoon, we put in at a Town on the main land, called Dibbier.

After collecting what people we could, Wm. Tamba addressed them in Sherbro-telling them that the Word of God declared their state, as sinners, to be lost and ruined; and that there was but one way of being saved through faith in Jesus Christ. They listened with attention-said it was good-and offered Tamba a fowl for telling them this.

A house, for the night, was next offered; which we accepted. We had not occupied it long, before the people

informed us that the Devil was coming, that evening, to exhibit himself in the place. I had a great wish to witness this Heathenish custom; but was told that neither I nor the people that came with me could be allowed to do so. One of the men belonging to the canoe, was the messenger between me and the Devil. I sent word that I wanted to see him, and tell him what place God had prepared for him; but he would not consent to the interview: and the man who brought us entreated that I would not go out of the house, as the people would punish him if I disturbed them. Not wishing to cause him trouble, I kept within doors till the scene was over. It commenced between nine and ten o'clock, by great shouting; soon after which the Devil made answer, by roaring through a calabash. This continued some time; as he visited most of the houses, and at every one the same noises were repeated. He came into the yard, before the house in which we were; so that we could hear him, though we were not allowed to see him. I found that he intended at this spot to bid adieu to his deluded votaries; and to leave them to finish the night, by shouting, singing, drumming, and dancing. As soon as the Devil had retired to a house not far from ours, we were allowed to go out. In the intervals he continued to answer them, from his house, still speaking or rather roaring, through a calabash; after which they began beating a wooden drum, and another of skin, making together a most horrible noise, to which they danced about half the night.

While they were thus employed, we assembled for Evening Worship; and, though the din with which we were surrounded might have effectually prevented a fellow-creature from hearing our voices, yet they could not be shut out from the ears of our Heavenly Father. With Him, we pleaded for these poor Heathens; which was all that we could do, as they were too busy

to listen to what we wished to say to them.

February 6, 1819.-We called as many of the dancers together as we could, and told them that the end of these things is death; and that if they would escape everlasting misery, they must flee to Jesus Christ. After some consultation among themselves, they said what we told them was right, and they had no objection to hearing it; but they could not say that any person might reside there to teach them, unless they had leave from their Headman.

This Town appears to be of considerable size, but the houses are much scattered. It has abundance of plantains, bananas, palms, and other African fruits.

From Dibbier to Toosana

We took leave of Dibbier about seven o'clock in the morning. The variegated scenery rendered the passage from Dibbier to Toosana very pleasant. We passed the Plantain Islands near enough to have a good view of the Town upon the largest. A house, belonging to one of the principal Headmen of the Sherbro Country, makes a conspicuous appearance; and shews that its owner has profited by long residence among Europeans.

At Toosana

Between eleven and twelve o'clock we landed at Toosana. Some of the people met us on the sand-beach, and we were soon conducted to the house of the Headman, who was not within on our arrival. Its superior appearance led me to expect a better sort of man: nor was I disappointed. He is a young man of pleasing manners, and speaks English tolerably well. I made a hearty meal with him of stewed oysters and rice. He also provided rice for our whole company; consisting of twelve persons, besides Tamba, Davis, and myself.

The people being gathered together, I addressed him at some length in Eng

lish, which Tamba repeated in Sherbro that the people might understand. I endeavoured to explain somewhat of the holiness of God's law. This I pressed upon him individually, and on all his people, as the Word of God had revealed it to us; and I told them, that unless they should learn the way of Salvation, set forth in that Word, they must assuredly perish-that if he was willing to hear, we would endeavour to send some person frequently to him, to instruct him and his people—and should they shew themselves constant in their attendance, and unceasingly desirous to learn, by and bye, perhaps, some person would come to reside with, and teach him and his people every day. He said the plan was good, and he should be willing to hear whenever any person called. After conversing some time with him, and writing a Letter for his use, we prepared to depart.

One woman seemed anxious for us to remain, that she might hear the Book read which we had spoken of; but we could not then comply with her request.

The Headman seemed aware of the advantages of education; and from some things in his house and dress, I thought that he might have received instruction from some Mahomedan; but, on inquiry whether he knew any thing about the Koran, I found that he did not.

On Yaltooka River

Between one and two o'clock we left Toosana; and, having sailed till eight, and finding that there was no probability of reaching our desired haven, we entered Yaltooka River, which lies between Toosana and the Bagroo River. We proceeded about a mile up the Yaltooka, in search of a town, where we might spend the approaching Sabbath. Having put into a small creek, the men went on shore; and, after about half an hour's search, discovered a few huts a little higher up. We proceeded slowly to them; and, having the advantage of a bright moon