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piety have not yet joined themselves to any denomination. The other part of my time has been spent with the destitute churches in this region, on both sides of the provincial line. All the churches, except one, have received additions, and are walking in gospel order. Many thanks have been bestowed on your Society by the people among whom I have laboured.

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tuned to preach to a destitute church at Lewiston and Youngstown. With this request he complied, and stayed three days among the people. On the Sabbath he preached at Four Mile Creek in a log school-house to a full and solemn audience. He remarks: "It was a happy day to my own soul, and if the eyes, and countenances, and tongues of my hearers are to be believed, it was a good day to them." On the Monday following he crossed Niagara river, and found himself in the evening at the house and in the family where the pious and beloved Covell breathed his last. Here he met with a minister who informed him that two small churches had lately been constituted on Grand river, that no minister resided within 40 miles of them, and that now there was an awakening among the people, which rendered it important that they should have immediate and constant preaching.

When our Missionary arrived at Dumfries and Ancaster he found all this information correct. The township of Dumfries contains 1300 souls, and yet they have no one to make known to them the way of eternal life. And in another village, containing 18 or 20 families, where he preached two Lord's Days, he was told that he was the first minister who had ever visited them. No people ever could express more gratitude and joy, for an opportunity of hearing the word than did

"God has also been doing wonders in several towns bordering on Lake Memphremagog. In Coventry, where I reside, between fifty and sixty entertain a hope of divine forgiveness. All the most respectable, enterprising, and promising young men in the town are sharers in this good work. On the last Sabbath in February last, I baptized fourteen young persons. It was a solemn and refreshing season. Among them were my six oldest children; three sons and three daughters, between the years of twelve and twenty, and they all obtained a hope within about a week of each other. My oldest son had been a student at Law, and a violent opposer to religion previ- || ously to his conversion. He has now relinquished the study of legal science, and I hope God designs him for usefulness in his church. There was one circumstance somewhat remarkable, that all the children of Baptist parents in this town over twelve years of age, with the exception of two cases, were hopeful sub-these affectionate but destitute disciples. jects of the work. There are in this town seventy-five families, and about one hundred and fifty persons who have received the truth as it is in Jesus. The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad. In Derby, upwards of fifty have been brought to rejoice in Christ; and in Stanstead, a town adjacent on the other side the provincial line, upwards of two hundred. The work is still going on with undiminished power. I have baptized in all, since my last communication to the Board, fortyfive persons."

Mr. Bolles writes: "July 29.-By request of a sister from Euclid in Ohio, whe had come with her infant in her arms 10 miles, I passed over and down the river to preach in her settlement. Here was another pious person from New Jersey. Neither of them had heard a Baptist minister for years; and one of them had not heard a sermon from any preacher since she left her native State. No person had ever preached at this settlement. All the people left their work and flocked to hear the word. After the services were over I returned to the village. Seven miles of the way was a deep forest, without a dwelling except for bears and wolves. I UNDER an appointment of three months cannot give you a particular detail of eveRev. Augustus Bolles spent five weeks in ry thing that transpired in this missionary the District of Gore, Upper Canada. On tour. I can only say that I never spent a his way thither he was earnestly impor- few weeks more happily, in religious con

Upper Canada.

versation, in social prayer, and in preaching the glorious gospel of the blessed God. On the 31st of July I preached for the last time to the Church at Dumfries, and administered the Lord's Supper. This ordinance they had never before enjoyed since they were a church. It was to me one of the happiest seasons of my life, and every brother and sister testified the || same. Three persons became so convinced that it was their duty to be bap- || tized and join the church, that they sent me word, if I could stay to administer the ordinance, they were prepared to confess the doctrine of the Baptists, and to submit to this sacred rite. You will receive with this a letter which the brethren requested me to write for them, after the communion, saying they could not refrain from thanking the Board for the favour they had enjoyed, and of asking from them more missionary aid. A few poetical lines were also put into my hands that afternoon, by an aged sister, with these words accompanying them: Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I unto thee. Give that paper to the Missionary Board as an evidence of the gratitude of old Mrs. Griffith, who has been more than 40 years a follower of the blessed Jesus.' Her simple verses have no literary merit, but they express the feelings of a heart overflowing with gratitude to this Society, and ardent desires for its future prosperity."

Something may be known of the situation and feelings of the churches in the District of Gore by a short extract from the letter to which our Missionary brother

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To the Baptist Missionary Society of Massachusetts in the United States. Dear Brethren,

Having had the pleasure of a visit from Elder Augustus Bolles, who has preached to us, and in various ways endeavoured to promote our edification, we take this method to acknowledge the goodness of God, in moving your hearts to commiserate our destitute condition, and we thank you also for your great kindness. Our church consists of twenty members, although we never enjoyed a communion season until it was administered to us by brother Bolles. We are in a

wilderness, and are poor in this world. But the truths of the gospel are to us like cold water to a thirsty soul. We are surrounded by churches and people alike destitute with us. We therefore ask the favour that your Society would send into this region, for one year, some approved servant of Jesus, to preach among us the unsearchable riches of Christ. We greatly need your aid. We give all we can spare to a minister who resides forty miles from us, and visits us at distant intervals.”

Surely there is in this communication an appeal which must come home to every heart; and a voice as powerful as that which once said, "Come over to Macedonia and help us."

New-York.

Rev. Asa Averill, to whom the Trus-` tees gave an appointment of three months, has addressed to them a letter which contains the most gratifying intelligence. "A merciful God, (he states,) has been pleased once more to visit us in this benighted region; and has poured out

his spirit in copious effusions. Richland, the place where I have so long sighed and cried-the place which has felt the effects of your bounty—has, at last, experienced a refreshing from the presence of the Lord. The first appear

ance of a revival was at one of our covenant meetings. I found the Lord was at hand, and told the people in my sermon the following day, to glorify Christ and he would pour out his spirit. A day of fasting and prayer was appointed, which the Lord condescended wonderfully to bless. At that time, more than twentyfive persons manifested a deep concern A refor the salvation of their souls. markable spirit of prayer was felt by christians, both in the Presbyterian and Baptist churches. I have baptized eleven persons since the work commenced. For some reason unaccountable to us, the work at present seems to be suspended. Probably the Lord has given us this earnest that we may be prepared for a greater work. A number more will eventually come forward to own their Lord, as the fruits of this revival. But

should no more be brought in at this || Brokenstraw he remained a few days

time, ought we not to praise the Lord? with a feeble church. They maintain If there is joy in heaven over one sinner social worship on the Sabbath, but they that repenteth, surely there is cause of had not partaken of the Lord's Supper joy if more than ten times that number | since he was there before, which was a be brought in. Yes! I will praise the period of about eighteen months. Lord for his wonderful works to the children of men."

There is also a powerful work of divine grace in the towns of Steuben, Leyden, Lowville, Denmark, Carthage, Leroy, Turin, Wilna, Orleans and Lyme, all within the bounds of our Association. One hundred and six had been received into the church at Leyden when I last heard from them. It is supposed that two hundred and sixty persons have experienced religion in this region during the last four months.

Rev. Jonathan Blake in fulfilling a missionary appointment of three months, travelled and preached for some time in Cattaraugus County, N. Y. He gives a most deplorable account of the religious wants of this part of the State. There are but two Baptist ministers in the County, and from their age they are not able to do much. Although there are many inhabitants, yet many are so scattered and poor, they are not able to support the gospel. Mr. Blake found nearly a hundred pious persons in different parts of the County, and thinks, that with suitable exertions, two or three churches might be formed in the course of the ensuing year. He met with some who had not heard a sermon for twentyfour years. They were almost whelmed with joy when they understood he was a preacher, and expressed the greatest anxiety that he would continue amongst them. Mr. Blake also extended his labours to the State of

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Warren County, to which he gave much of his attention and labours, is represented as peculiarly destitute of the word and ordinances. There is not a preacher of our denomination in the whole County, and but one among the Presbyterians. In a tour through this region he preached every evening. At

Mr. B. remarks it was pleasing to see the joy and gratitude they manifested in having an opportunity of hearing the gospel preached. Some of these pious christians, even feeble women, walked five or six miles to meeting. He again broke bread to them, and baptized two persons, one of whom had been waiting a year, but no administrator had been directed that way. He concludes his journal with some observations which ought to have their due weight on our minds. He says, perhaps you may think we are dilatory, and not sufficiently concerned for the welfare of these scattered sheep in the wilderness. But it is extremely difficult for us to leave home. We have cares and duties peculiar to a new country, of which those who live in older settlements can have but a faint conception. have frequently rode from forty to fifty miles to administer to destitute churches; and the only recompense I have received is a blessing, and do come again. But this will not provide for our families." The Trustees would express a hope, that these plain, but affecting statements will call forth the prayers and benevolence of christians who abound in the enjoyment of religious privileges.

Ohio.

The Board have not been indifferent to the requests which have been made, that they would employ missionaries in Ohio. Rev. Messrs. Drake, Chase and Abbot have each been appointed to labour three months in this State. One of these brethren, however, was not able to accept his appointment, another has only just entered on its duties, and from the other, we have received no special intelligence, but we trust at a future meeting, this Society will hear, that they have gone forth into the field of labour, and have not only toiled with fidelity, but

success.

States bordering on the Missisippi river.

THE Trustees would do violence to

their own feelings did they not express

the uncommon satisfaction with which they have read the communications of their Missionary, the Rev. John M. Peck. He has not only preached the word, but has been instant in season and out of season, in devising and carrying into operation those plans which are likely to have a happy effect on the religious and moral condition of the inhabitants in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Missouri for ages to come. Having become an Agent for the American Bible Society, he has been both active and successful in forming a number of Societies auxiliary to this great National Institution. And feeling a deep interest in the welfare of the rising generation, he has laboured with unwearied diligence in establishing and superintending Sabbath Schools. There are now over thirty schools, chiefly indebted to him for their existence and prosperity; and more than a thousand children receive that instruction in them, which, with the blessing of God, may not only make them useful in this world, but wise unto eternal salvation. Mr. Peck has frequently reminded the Board that he is surrounded by an immense tract of country which yet remains, so far as the Christian ministry is concerned, to be possessed.

Baptist churches; call on their families; and have his eye on fifty Sabbath Schools, many of which he could regularly visit, by having appointments for the children in the week; and thus he would find sufficient employ for all his time. Allow me to suggest that a Collegiate or Theological education ought always to be considered incomplete until the student has performed one or two years' service in the missionary field."

It would be highly gratifying to the Trustees, if some young minister, possessing suitable qualifications, should be so impressed by these statements as to come forward and say, "Here am I, send me."

The following persons have also been appointed to missionary service for the periods of time respectively affixed to their names.

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A few of these Ministers have not been able to perform the duties assigned to them, and others are now actively engaged in missionary work.

Aid to Churches.

After giving an interesting account of his travels and privations, toils and success, in his last letter, he asks: "Is there no young brother, who has enfeebled his nerves over his books in College, and who now wants to brace them and finish his education by riding a year or two over this circuit as a missionary? I could obtain for him at least one half of his support on this field. He would find many Baptists hungering for the bread, and thirsting for the waters of life, that would receive him with joy. A Missionary should travel this circuit once each month, preach thirty times in as many settlements every circuit; look after seven Bible Societies, and seven Sabbath || have caused the Board to proceed in this School Societies in as many Counties. part of their duty with great caution. But He should also in this time visit fifteen || the experience of several years has satis

THE Board have believed that they could not better promote the great objects of this Society, than by affording pecuni. ary aid to churches which, although weak, give evidence that they are devising measures which will regularly support the christian ministry, without looking for || help from abroad. The difficulty of making a judicious discrimination in all cases; and the delicacy of the task in rejecting some applications and admitting others,

tion, there would be a demand for three times the number that is now published. It will be gratifying to the Society to learn that 500 dollars will be added to the treasury this year, being profits from the Magazine.

fied them, that their funds have never been || be no question, that were ministers and better appropriated than for the aid of private christians more generally to use Churches that were struggling with diffi- | their influence in promoting its circulaculties, but were determined to maintain their order and visibility. As an evidence that the Trustees have gratified no local partialities or personal feelings in distributing the funds in this instance, it may perhaps be proper to remark that of 686 dolls. 100 have been voted for the benefit of a Church in Maine, 136 for three infant soThe Trustees, in bringing their Report cieties in Massachusetts, 300 for three re- to a close, beg leave to say, that the facts cently formed Churches in the growing it contains, in relation to many of the State of New York, and 50 for a Church destitute inhabitants of our country of Christ in Ohio. One of these Churches should excite the deepest commiseration within a few days has acknowledged that and the most ardent prayers in their beit was indebted to our timely and foster- half; while the simple statement which ing care for its visibility. And some of it gives of the success which has followed the other Churches have been encouraged the labours of our Missionaries, should to procure ministers to settle with them, cause the members of this Society to who would probably have remained with- || thank God and take courage. out any Pastor for a considerable length In behalf of the Trustees, of time. The Board wish it however to be distinctly understood, that they should consider it unjust for any Society to ask or receive aid, who are sufficiently able to support the gospel themselves. This would be no better than robbing a charitable Society to supply the deficien

DANIEL SHARP, Sec'ry.

CAREY STATION.

cy occasioned by their own negligence MR. MC. COY'S LETTER TO DR. BOLLES

or covetousness.

American Baptist Magazine.

Carey, (Mich. Ter.) March 5, 1825. Dear Brother,

PERMIT me to make this expression of grateful recollection of the very kind attentions that I received of yourself and family, about one year ago, connected for the long-neglected wanderers of these with which were feelings of compassion wilds.

I well remember the solicitude you then expressed for the conversion of these Indians, and your regret that, while we had something to say respecting their favourable disposition to receive instruction, and some other promising indications of improvement, so little could be said of their conversion to God. This circumstance was, doubtless, no less regretted by myself and fellow missionaries.

AFTER much deliberation the Board resolved, that from the 1st of January, 1825, this work should be published monthly. It had frequently been preferred as a matter of complaint, that by the multiplicity of religious Newspapers, this kind of intelligence became old before it appeared in the Magazine. We were convinced of this fact, and knew of no other remedy except that of its more frequent publication. We regret that some of the subscribers to the Magazine have not seen the wisdom and the necessity of this new arrangement; but we also reNotwithstanding there had, at different joice that it is viewed with such general times, been baptized at our establishment, four white persons, and three Indian approbation. There has been such an women, yet we had all along supposed unexpected and increasing demand for our labours were bestowed upon a sterile the Magazine, that it has been necessary soil. The Lord allowed us to labour unto print a second edition of the first Num-couragements, until we, and all who der numerous disappointments and disber of this New Series. And there can thought our labours worth their notice.

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