The chief employment of Mr. Jones, beside preaching and tract distributing, has been the preparation of tracts, including some elementary works, and the translation of the New Testament into Siamese.-Mr. Goddard, in the Chinese department, conducts public services on the Sabbath and daily morning and evening worship, holds two or more weekly meetings at private dwellings, and visits from house to house. Part of his time has been employed in revising portions of the Chinese New Testament, and in training native assistants. Two or three Chinese assistants are in the service of the mission. Mr. Chandler is chiefly occupied with type cutting.-Mr. Jencks is to be associated with Mr. Goddard. Current ordinary expenditure, from $3,000 to $4,000. CHINA. The missionaries to China in connection with the Missionary Union, are Rev. W. Dean 1832, Rev. T. T. Devan, 1844, Mrs. L. H. D. 1844. 1841, Mrs. M.A.O.M. 1845. Rev. E. C. Lord 1846, 66 L.T.L. L. 1846. The mission was commenced in 1836, by the Rev. J. L. Shuck, now missionary of the Southern Baptist Convention. Mr. Dean, formerly of the Siam Mission, removed to Hongkong in 1842, continuing to preach in the Tiè Chiù Chinese dialect, which he had used at Bangkok.—Mr. Lord, who is on his departure for China, is to be associated in labor with Mr. Dean.-Dr. Devan labors at Canton; and Dr. Macgowan at Ningpo; both directing their efforts mainly to the work of evangelization. Medical services are made subsidiary.—Six or eight native helpers are employed.—Annual ordinary expenditure $5,000. ASSAM. In 1836, Messrs. Brown and Cutter, who had been deputed for the service by the Burman Mission, of which they were members, commenced their labors in Assam at Sadiya. The station was subsequently removed to Jaipur, and thence to Sibsagar. The other principal stations are Nowgong and Gowahati. The missionaries are Rev. N. Brown, 1831, Mrs. E.W. B. B. 1831. Rev. M. Bronson 1836, Mrs. R. M. L. B. 1836. Mr. O. T. Cutter 66 66 H. B. L. C. 66 C. Barker, 1839, 66 J. W. B. 1839. Mr. Brown has devoted his chief attention to the translation of the scriptures into Assamese; but preaches also at Sibsagar and in neighboring villages.-Mr. Cutter, besides conducting the press, has the care of numerous schools.-Mr. Bronson, in addition to the ordinary labors of a missionary, has founded the Nowgong Orphan Institution, of which he is in charge.—Mr. Barker, exclusive of the superintendence of schools, is given chiefly to "preaching the word."-Ordinary annual expenditure $4,500. TELOOGOOS. The missionaries who have been employed in the Teloogoo Mission, but have returned to this country on account of ill health, are Rev. S. 8 Day 1835, Mrs. R. C. D. 1835. Rev. S. Van Husen 1838, Mrs. J. B. V. 1839. Several native assistants are still in the employ of the Union at Nellore.-Current annual expenditure $1,500. BASSAS. American Baptist Missions to West Africa have been in operation, with short intervals, more than a quarter of a century. The Mission to the Bassas assumed its dis tinctive character in 1835. The first missionaries to this people were Rev. Messrs. W. G. Crocker and W. Mylne. The only missionaries now resident among the Bassas, exclusive of colored assistants, are, Rev. I. Clarke and Mrs. L. G. C., sent in 1837.—Mrs. M. B. C. Crocker, appointed in 1843, has returned in consequence of ill health. The principal station, occupied by Mr. Clarke, is Bexley. His labors are, preaching at Bexley and in villages contiguous, superintendence of schools and assistants, and preparation of books in Bassa, including the New Testament. The ordinary current expenditure of the mission is from $2,500 to $3,000. FRANCE. The French Mission was commenced in 1832. The only American missionary is Rev. E. Willard, appointed in 1834, with Mrs. C. M. W., 1846. Mr. Willard has the general superintendence of the native preachers and assistants, of whom there are ten; performing religious services and other evangelical labors as he has opportunity. The principal station, at which he resides, is Douai. There are forty other stations and out-stations, where missionary efforts are made with some degree of success. The ordinary annual expenditure is $3,500. GERMANY. The Baptist Mission in Germany was begun at Hamburg, in the appointment of the Rev. J. G. Oncken, in 1835; the Hamburg Baptist church having been constituted in April of the preceding year. The number of native laborers now in connection with the Union, is eighteen. Annual expenditure $3,000. The missionaries are Mrs. H. E. Dickson, appointed in GREECE. 1839. Miss S. E.Waldo 1843. Rev. R. F. Buel 1840, Mrs. M. J. R. B. 1840. Rev. A. N. Arnold and Mrs. S. A. A. The mission was commenced in 1836, by Messrs. Pasco and Love. The stations now occupied are, Corfu, on one of the Ionian Islands, and Piraus, near Athens. Mr. Arnold, at Corfu, conducts stated religious services both in Greek and English. Mrs. Dickson has charge of a female school. At Piræus, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Buel and Miss Waldo, religious instruction is given in Bible classes and Sabbath schools, and more informally in private circles and to individuals. The current ordinary expenditure of the mission is $2,800. CHEROKEES. The Cherokee Mission was commenced in 1817, on the borders of North Carolina and Georgia, the ancient home of the Cherokee Nation. The Valley Towns station was established in 1820. The nation was removed to the Indian Territory in 1838. The principal station now occupied by the mission is Cherokee. The missionaries are Miss E. S. Morse and Miss S. H. Hibbard, both appointed in 1842, have retired from the mission, but retain their connexions with the Missionary Union. Mr. Jones is stationed at Cherokee, but extends his supervision to the numerous preaching places occupied by native preachers. The past year he has been partly engaged in the preparation of portions of the Cherokee New Testament for the press.-The mission printer is Mr. H. Upham.-Rev. W. P. Upham, at Taqaohee, has had charge of a national school, but preaches as he has opportunity. SHAWANOES, &c. The missionary operations of the Convention, or Union, among the Indians near the western border of Missouri, began at Shawanoe in 1831; and were extended to Delaware in 1834, to Ottawa and Putawatomie in 1837, and to Stockbridge in 1843;-the stations being named from the tribes in which they are respectively located. The missionaries and assistants are Rev. J. Meeker 1827, Mrs. E. D. R. M. 1830. Rev. I. D. Blan " J. G. Pratt 1836, "6 O. E. P. Miss S. Case 1837. chard 1837, Mrs. M. W. B. 1837. 1839, "L E. F. C. B. 1839. "J. K. Jones 1843. Mr. Meeker has immediate charge of the Ottawas and Putawatomies, Mr. Pratt of the Stockbridges, Mr. Blanchard of the Delawares, and Mr. Barker of the Shawanoes. Each missionary, in addition to ministerial labors, superintends a school; with the exception of Mr. Meeker, who teaches from house to house. The printing press is under the care of Mr. Pratt. OTTAWAS, IN MICHIGAN. The missionary at Richland, is Rev. L. Slater, with Mrs. M. A. S., appointed in 1826. The mission was commenced at Grand River Rapids in 1825, by Rev. I. McCoy. Its removal to Richland was effected in 1836. Religious instruction is statedly given on Sabbaths and week-days. There is also a day school. OJIBWAS. The Mission to the Ojibwas was commenced in 1828. The principal station is at Sault de Ste. Marie. The missionaries are Rev. A. Bingham, with Mrs. H. B. B., appointed in 1828, and Rev. J. D. Cameron, 1832. Mr. Bingham has the general superintendence of the mission, and of the mission boarding-school.-Mr. Cameron preaches and teaches at Tikuamina. TONAWANDAS, &c. The station at Tonawanda is still under the care of the Rev. A. Warren, who preaches regularly on the Sabbath, as heretofore. The boarding-school has been discontinued in consequence of the unsettled state of the Indians in view of their early removal. A large body of the Tuscaroras, including most of the church members, have emigrated to the Indian Territory, near the Shawanoe Mission. Ordinary expenditure in the Indian Missions, including Government appropriations, about $8,000, INTELLIGENCE FROM THE MISSIONS. GERMANY.-Letter of Mr. Lehmann. Church at Berlin-Its increase-House of worship needed. The Baptist church in Berlin was gathered through the zealous labors of Mr. Oncken in May, 1837, and was the second formed in Germany in connexion with the American Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, the church in Hamburg being the first. It consisted originally of only six members, including Mr. Lehmann, their present pastor. Mr. L. was ordained to the Christian ministry while on a visit to England for that purpose in 1840. The history of the church has been strongly marked. Subject from time to time to annoyances from the civil authorities, and occasionally to outbreaks of popular violence, it has, nevertheless, not only maintained its being and name, but steadily gained upon the confidence, both of the community and the civil government, and, to all appearance, is authorized to expect for the future a liberal share of toleration. Meanwhile its numbers have multiplied from six to 230, who are now in good standing in the church. The whole number received on profession of faith in Christ, is 274. Eighty-six were baptized the past year. We proceed to give a few extracts from Mr. L.'s letter; merely adding that it was written soon after his late return from England, whither he had been to collect funds for building a "chapel." His visit appears to have been kindly received by our English brethren, and to have called forth a very worthy measure of liberality. Mr. L. writes, I am gratified to say that I have collected nearly £1,200 in England; and though there are about £146 expenses, we have a balance in hand of upwards of $7,000 Prussian money. We have, therefore, now, the means to commence at least the work. There will, however, be wanted as much again; and though our dear people have made all efforts to raise money, yet, owing to their poverty, it is altogether too little for the great object. There is collected amongst ourselves between three and four hundred dollars, but that will not avail at all. Mr. Lehmann then speaks of the friendly attitude assumed towards the object by the government; and also of the additional aid that will be requisite for its full accomplishment. As soon as I returned to Berlin, I endeavored to see the royal minister of public worship, Dr. Eichhorn; but he was away, and only now have I had an audience with him. I have been highly gratified by it. He assured me that he had received with great satisfaction only very favorable reports about our meinbers, that we were promoters of good order and morals; that these were highly necessary in our present condition of society, when the Friends dations; and that we realized what in of Light were undermining the founthe state-church could not be accomplished, namely, church discipline. With regard to our intended meetinghouse, he assured me that there was no objection on his part. Thus we are enabled to realize our object. I have, therefore, at once bought a piece of ground in a very favorable part of the town, which is now built on in every direction, and will soon become one of the most commanding situations in our metropolis. We have bought it comparatively cheap, viz., for $5,000 Prussian money. But now there remains very little for our building; as we preferred to pay the whole, to incurring a debt and a heavy interest. However, we will go on as far as possible, and, tended house this year. If your Board perhaps, erect a small part of the inwould do any thing to help us now, we should regard it as a great benefit; and thus we should no longer be compelled, if freed from paying interest, to make use of your generous yearly aid towards our rent; and the amount could be devoted to some other beneficial purpose. I wish very earnestly that your Board would once more take this into consideration, and that Christian friends would come forward also to help us; as the erection of a chapel in our metropolis, under the present very favorable circumstances, must be a most important object, and calculated to do our cause an immense deal of good. Surely I have not for a vain purpose devoted so much time and energy to this object, but because I have been deeply convinced of its very great importance. I would not thus have been away from my dear people, if I had not had the sweet assurance of their constant flourishing state. We have kept up a very intimate correspondence, and you may judge of the character and fervid affection of our dear brethren, when I tell you that frequently I received parcels containing upwards of forty letters at once, all breathing the kindest love, and longing for my return; all proving that the bond of perfectness was wound around them very closely. The Lord has pleased to bless abundantly the labors of our very excellent brother, Hinrichs; for, during my absence, he has baptized not less than eighty-six, most of whom I think to be very sincere followers of the Lamb. I was received and surrounded by quite a new family, and our mutual joy was exceedingly great. Mission churches and stations near Berlin Stettin, Zäckerick, &c. here also prospering. Preached thrice, baptized one of three inquirers, broke bread with the brethren, and rejoiced to surround the Lord's table with eighteen disciples. I preached in the evening at another village, Lietzegöricke, where a great crowd was assembled; also certain rude fellows, who disturbed us not a little; yet by forbearance and perseverance we overcame, and I trust a lasting impression was made on the hearers. We returned to Zäckerick, accompanied by all the brethren and sisters living at the former village; and under a very beautiful sky of stars, their songs echoed through the night, and their joy about all the goodness of God abounded. I had agreed with the brethren that now they should celebrate the Lord's supper regularly, and we appointed br. Koeppen to officiate on such occasions. Our brethren in very few places enjoy more liberty than here. Thence I proceeded to Templin, where the authorities are very inimical, by the instigation specially of the clergy. But the Lord graciously shielded us, and I could preach there, and introduce also the regular celebration of the Lord's supper, in which br. Kemnitz was appointed to officiate. In a village five miles distant, Hammelspring, are also living some of the brethren. I preached also there on an evening, when crowds attended;-rude fellows made noise, &c., but here also we succeeded to finish quietly, and I trust the word will not return void. I visited also the chief clergyman, called superintendent, in Templin, but found him a very inimical, bigoted, and intolerant man, who even dealt insult to me, calling our proceedings immoral ;-though we parted in peace. The second minister received me cordially. We may expect still more persecution there. One of our brethren has been fined; and not paying, goods are taken away from him. Br. Kem As soon as I was back, I visited all the various stations surrounding Berlin. First, I went to Stettin, where, in the course of the present year, a considerable church has been gathered. I trust that br. Oncken has written to you the very interesting particulars of this event. But I am very sorry to say that the leader of the movement there, went quite astray and fell into the dangerous Lutheran errors of the mysterious effects of baptism, and similar things, proving himself, at the same time, to be of such a bitter and passionate spirit, that a separation of the disciples was unavoidable. Br. Oncken and br. Köbner bad effected that before I arrived there. With the latter brother I had much intercourse on the state of things, and our prospects. Initz is to suffer eleven days imprisonfound about sixty disciples in conuexion with him; to whom I preached; and we much rejoiced in the grace of our Lord. I was convinced that it was highly necessary to cherish the infant cause here, and to provide for a tried and approved minister. Mr. Köbner must return to Hamburg, and thus I saw, to my very deep regret, that I must part with dear br. Hinrichs, and consent that he should go to Stettin. This will be realized in a few days. On another trip I visited our brethren in Zäckerick, and found the cause ment for having held religious meet- Our present |