board; and under such a roof any of those devoted females, who desire to come to the country for the sake of teaching in Sabbath Schools, &c. might find an agreeable and pleasant asylum. APPLICATIONS FOR MISSIONARIES. In order that our readers, generally, may have some distinct and accurate knowledge of a few of the moral wastes, which exist in different portions of our countryand with a view, also, of rendering obvious, the reason of the painful delays which frequently occur in the arrangements of the Board for supplying the destitute, we present the following extracts from a few, out of very many communications on this subject. NEW YORK. From a member of a Presbytery in the western part of the State. "I have not time to state minutely the wants of this Presbytery. They are however very great, and on account of the gracious refreshings from the Lord, the demand for ministers is greater than it has ever been before. Two churches have recently been organized, and others will soon be formed. Four meeting-houses have just been completed, or will soon be finished; and two of these will be unoccupied by ministers, unless some be sent to us. Four villages, each of which has a house, and is able to support a minister without or with very little aid, together with numerous weaker churches, are destitute. Cannot you speedily help this portion of Zion? They do not ask for funds-they will contribute these to the extent of your commissions-but for men. Send us a dozen of men of fair talents, and we will engage to sustain them, without drawing a cent from your treasury." PENNSYLVANIA. From a member of a Presbytery in the north part of the State. "Do make a strong effort to send us two or three young, fluent men, as soon as possible. Only send us the proper men, and they shall be of but little expense to you." TENNESSEE. From a member of a Presbytery in East Tennessee. "I have now given you a brief view of our vacant churches, to supply which, even partially, would require at least five Missionaries. We can hardly hope it will be in your power to send us out this number, yet we trust the Great Head of the Church will enable you to send us out at any rate three. The Churches under our care embrace upwards of 1800 members, and it apof these are totally destitute of the minpears that upwards of twelve hundred istry. This is certainly very distressing and calls loudly for any supply of ministers you can afford us. I rejoice greatly, that God has caused, through your instrumentality, so many destitute regions to be supplied, and pray that he may still more and more make your Board a blessing to our churches and the world.” From a member of another Presbytery in Tennessee. feeble and our moral wastes and desola"Many of our churches are extremely tions are very extensive." Twelve vacancies are here enumerated, and our correspondent continues, "At all these places there is a present demand for missionary labour.-To afford any thing like an adequate supply would require the aid of at least four active, devoted Missionaries." INDIANA. From an Agent of the Board in this State. "I wish, Sir, I could give the Board an idea of the country which I saw. It is long and broad and its wants are great. And where the districts are formed, the few Presbyterian people feel greatly desirous of the preached Gospel, and their need of help from your Board. Their hopes are now raised and they expect help. I beseech the Board, in their name, to grant it, for their sakes, and their children's and the country's." A pastor of one of the most flourishing churches in Indiana, says: "I would again renew the cry for help. If it is not furnished soon, it will be too late. I am willing to resign my charge, [for the purpose of engaging exclusively in Missionary labors], if you can send us a man that will suit us.' From nearly all the Middle and Southern States of the Union, petitions of a similar kind, to those just presented, have been received by the Boardand the number of such petitions is rapidly increasing. To aid in the great es, we have indeed the prospect, as we work of reclaiming, occupying, and culti- Whether Christians have been criminalvating these extended moral wilderness-ly negligent of their duty and thereby shortened this gracious work, we cannot learn till the day when men shall be judged according to their works. While we have reason to be humble before God for our sins, we do I think rejoice that he has not regarded us according to our merit, but according to his rich mercy and the covenant of his grace. Though, in comparison with many instances of special revival in this region, the work among us appears small, yet great gratitude is due to the Author of the work of grace, here experienced. And it is hoped, that in view of what has not been done we shall not lose sight of the blessings already enjoyed. The accession to the church is principally from the youth, out of some of the most influential families in the society, and will greatly strengthen the church which has hitherto been composed of but a few active REPORTS OF MISSIONARIES. From the Rev. WM. J. BRADFORD, Aug. members, and those in advanced life. 20th, 1831. Our Sabbath School is in a flourishing state. Our Tract and Temperance Societies also are gaining strength, and exerting a healthful influence. We have not yet been able to ascertain the number of farmers that cut down their harvest, without the use, or rather abuse, of ardent spirit, but we are able to say the number is very respectable-many who have opposed the Temperance cause heretofore, it is ascertained, do not furnish their hands with ardent spirits. Progress of a Revival in Knowlesville, From the Rev. DAVID PAGE, Aug. 12th, Revival in Virgil, N. Y. About the first of June last, it began to be observable that an unusual solemnity rested upon the minds of some in our assembly. Professors began to feel unusually anxious for a revival of religion. Great freedom was enjoyed at the throne of grace. Prayer was made continually that sinners might be born again, and there appeared to be great searchings of the heart, and deep abasement for past The circulation of Tracts, particularheaviness and short comings in duty in ly the monthly distribution, and the diffuthe Church. About that time it was sion of knowledge by means of periodithought proper to hold a protracted meet-cals, is producing a good effect upon the ing, which continued four days, during community. which much time was spent in prayer and conference, and confessions one to another. Now the stumbling blocks seemed to be removed out of the way of sinners, and the great truths of the Gospel reached their hearts and consciences. The inquiry was soon heard, "What I have just completed the second quarshall we do to be saved." A number de-ter of my labours with the people of sired the prayers of the church. Our Knowlesville and vicinity, since you were meetings for prayer and conference were pleased to re-appoint me your missionary multiplied & attended byan unusual num- in February last. The Lord has granted ber, many of whom had been before but his blessing far beyond what we had venseldom seen in our assemblies. And tured to expect. The good work of God, though the excitement has in a great mea- mentioned in my last report, is still in sure subsided, and numbers have in all progress among this people. In the latprobability refused the Saviour uponGos- ter part of June a four day's meetpel terms, and grieved away his spirit,ing was held in this place, which the we rejoice to inform you that some have hopefully passed from death unto life. Twelve have united with the church, eleven on confession and one by letter, and there are a few that have obtained hopes who have not yet united with any church, some of whom will probably go to churches of other denominations, 1831. Lord was pleased to bless with the special presence of the Holy Ghost. Many were turned from the error of their ways to the Lord. The meeting continued seven days with increasing interest. At the close of the meeting; which was on our nation's birth-day, the Lord gave us wonderful manifestations of his presence: Rock, N. Y. the house seemed to be full of the Holy | Four day's meeting and revival at Black Ghost, while Christians drew very near to God in pleading for his mercy on sinners. I can form no true estimate of the number of those born again at that meeting; perhaps there were forty; it may be seventy. In my last I mentioned that there were some ple sing indications of a better state of things among us. Our meetings have been interesting, peculiarly so, ever since the spring has opened upon us, and The last Sabbath in July was attended on Sabbath, three times a day, has the with deep solemnity; two were received house been well filled, and the audience into this body by letter, and twenty-five attentive. But still, with two or three exwere admitted to the communion on pro- ceptions, there were no conversions. We fession of their faith; and eight of them wanted something to give us an impulse. received baptism the same day. The Christians were praying, sinners were insacrament of the Lord's Supper was ad-quiring, but none ready to act upon the ministered to about 140 of God's profess-subject. It seemed necessary, therefore, ing people. It was one of those scenes in which the Lord is pleased to hold very intimate communion with his children. The spectators seemed to look with wonder, and to say, Behold how these Christians love one another. that a special effort should be made, something to arouse and rivet the attention, and keep the subject up for days together, before the mind. For one, I have had my heart upon such an effort. I have been endeavouring to prepare the way for it, ever since the month of March. But circumstances prevented until the middle of July. We agreed then, as Christians, although a Gideon's band, compared with our enemies, we agreed to make the effort. Accordingly, a four day's meeting was appointed to comOur Sabbath Schools and Bible Class-mence, Tuesday 21st July-an occures are in a prosperous condition. God is blessing the children, and has brought some to give themselves away to Jesus Christ. Within about sixteen months past, our number of communicants belonging to this body has increased from The spirit of prayer continues. We have stated meetings for prayer and other religious exercises several times in a week, in different parts of the society. Christians manifest a spirit of union; they love to meet and pray. 33 to 115. We expect to see others coming to the Church. We believe the Lord has more people in this place, whom he will soon bring in. ence novel and unique, in the history of this place, and an occurrence, than which scarce any thing could have created more thought, and talk, and feeling, and action, than this has done: all have been awake and our village for once at least, been aroused from its slumber. Friends and enemies have been at work, and at one time it was doubtful which way the scale would turn; and had it not been, that the Lord was on our side, that scale would certainly have turned against us, if we may be permitted to judge from the number and character of our enemies. But blessed be God-the In the north part of the Society, where the people have been entirely free from sectarian influence, the work goes on with a steady hand; the meetings are distinguished for the presence and pow-effort has not, as was predicted by oppoer of the Holy Ghost; and there is a constant accession to the people of God. On the whole, it may be said, that Christians are engaged in the service of the Lord, and HE is building up his kingdom in this place. In erecting a house of worship, the people are well united; and we learn from experience, that building a house for God does not of necessity check the work of God's spirit. The expense of the house is $3,000. It is more than we are able; but, as the people are well united, and all do what they can, I trust the society will not be deeply embarassed. It is contemplated to enclose the building before winter. sers, ended in defeat. It has done incalculable good, saving good, to the souls of men. We number about thirty, as subjects of the work, thirty who give evidence of a change of heart, and many vet are serious, some anxiously inquiring. What the result will be, with them, we dare not say, we hope a decision for the Lord. In the number mentioned, are eight or ten heads of families, which you can readily perceive, will give a change to the aspect of the place. You can have no idea of the feeling elicited on this occasion, feeling good and bad. Our meeting, I rejoice to repeat it, has done incalculable good. It has drawn a line of distinction between the righteous and the wicked, and many whom the world had thought were with us, were found to be against us. I hope now, in view of the success that God has given us, that we 560 shall be able soon to form a little Church, I trust as a monument to his praise. PENNSYLVANIA. of scholars belonging to the different organized last spring. From Mr. J. TODD, dated, Gibson, Pa. pious. I numbered only one of them howAugust 31st, 1831. First fruits of a revival. ever among our late converts. Two of VIRGINIA. From Mr. H. BROWN, dated Huttonsville, Tygarts valley, to which my labours are Randolph county, Va. August 6th, 1831. principally confined, is about 28 miles in length, and gradually from one mile to two miles and an half in breadth, and very fertile, though it does not, at this time, support a very dense population. This, here, as well as in the adjacent country, is in part owing to the recent settlement of the country, but more especially to the uncertainty that has hitherto existed about the land titles, and to the occupation of the people; many of them being extensive stockholders. After leaving the valley and descending the mountains, there is not only in this, but also in the surrounding counties an extensive district of country, though somewhat broken by ridges, yet as to fertility of soil, hardly surpassed by any in the western country. It is well watered, and I have no doubt is destined to be the most desirable part of Virginia. Such is its fertility, that the new settlers, who last fall could not more than clear their son had very fine crops of wheat. land, without ploughing it, have this sea The prospects of our little Zion in this place are more encouraging than when I last addressed you. Prior to my last date this church was, and had been for a long time, in a very languishing condition. It resembled very much the barren heath || of the desert. If I have been correctly informed, no additions had been received for two years or upwards. But this is not was losing ground. all; the church There was a gradual decrease as to their numbers. A want of unity among professors of religion was producing a most pernicious effect. But thanks be to God he has for three months past been making it manifest that he has not forsaken this vine of his own right hand's planting. The Great Head has been gradually reviving his church. In consequence of this its members are becoming more and more united. They seem to manifest, of late,a greater and still greater anxiety for They appear to pray Zion's welfare. more fervently for the many who are perishing around them, and I am inclined to believe that their prayers in behalf of the impenitent have already been anOne thing is certain, swered in part. there have been favourable indications among the spiritually dead. A few of the bones of this valley, notwithstanding they are very dry, have been seen to move. In some instances we have scen bone come to his bone and flesh and skin have covered them; and they have had But will be anxious to hear of my you breathed into them the breath of life. The number of dead that have been raised to life, is probably about eight or ten. prospects for usefulness. Since the comVisited 28 families. AtWe are still favoured with the gracious mencement of my mission I have preached influences of the Holy Spirit. In consequence of this, Christians are more active tended three conference meetings. Disthan they formerly were, and a degree of tributed about 2000 pages of Tracts-a seriousness is resting on the minds of a number of copies of Beecher's Sermons number of the impenitent. Since I last on Intemperance-a few copies of Humreported to you, sixteen have been added || phrey on the Sabbath, besides attending to this church, eight on certificate and prayer meetings, and other duties. eight on examination. One of them, with her household received the ordinance of Our last communion season, baptism. which was on the 14th of this month, was the most solemn and interesting season that has been enjoyed here for a long time. The meeting house, which will probably hold between three and four hundred persons, was crowded. We have in this place four Sunday Whenever a large survey is discovered, about the title of which there is likely to be no dispute, a settlement is soon made. 31 sermons. A whole settlement revived. My field of labour is about 38 miles in length. In which I have seven regular places of preaching; in three of which And it is pleasing to me that I am there are prayer meetings regularly kept up. able to state that the Lord is now smiling there is evidently a cloud gathering over upon us in some good degree. Though the greater part of my bounds, and a few inquiring souls in my neighbourhood, yet at the head of the Monongahela river religion. There were two or three conversions on the last day of the meeting. where a settlement has been recently the first of which particularly, had a very made of about 15 families, the outpouring favourable influence upon the cause of of the spirit has been remarkable. There|| are not at this time remaining among them more than two grown persons who are not either indulging a hope or very deeply impressed. Here I expect early this fall to organize a church. Deplorable ignorance. At Harmony I have a Bible Class of about 18 members, and in both Harmony and Carmel there is a Sunday School with a library of suitable books. One or other of these schools I have attended alin the neighborhood. The majority of most every Sabbath that I have preached the scholars in the school at Harmony Perance flourishes in this region. We have a Society at Harmony of more than 50 members. In addition to ours there are four others at no great distance. From Mr. J. Stoneroad, dated, Morgantown, (Va.) 16th Aug. 1831. The ignorance of many of the people among the mountains is truly distressing In many families they have no book but the Bible, with which all have been sup-are not able to read. The cause of templied by the American Bible Society. But many of those who have it cannot read it. One day after conversing with one individual for a length of time who appeared to be much distressed, and trying to instruct him in the way of salvation; he remarked to some one else "that Mr. B. had been talking to him In the vicinity of Stewarttown, there is about Christ, and he did not know who still more than ordinary attention to the Christ was. Indeed I should despair subject of religion. Several cases of deep in cases like this of doing any good if it conviction have lately come to my knowwas not, that God first makes use of ledge-and I still cannot but hope, that me as an instrument in awakening them, the few mercy-drops which have descendand when in this state, they eagerly grasped upon the neighborhood, are but the at every thing that promises comfort, he makes use of me as an instrument in instructing them. A few days since a man of about 35 who cannot read came to me apparently in great distress. He told me that he wanted me to pray for him all I could, for he was a very bad man. Intemperance voted down. In the place where the awakening has been, the people without framing any constitution or signing any written agreements have unanimously agreed not to have any thing to do with ardent spirits themselves, nor to attend gatherings where it is, or asssist any man who keeps it. We are also making arrangements in another neighbourhood to form a society. From Mr. J. DICKEY, dated, Haywood, Halifax county. Va. August 5th, 1831. Though I cannot present such a report of the success of my labours as you receive from some of your Missionaries, still I would mention with thankfulness that the Lord has not left my labours entirely without his blessing. Since writing to you we have received by examination 5 persons into the Church at Harmony, two of whom are colored persons, who appear to give very satisfactory evidence of having experienced a saving work of grace upon their hearts. We expect two members will join us by letter, who|| had been serious for some time, but made a profession of religion while absent from the neighborhood on a visit. We have had two four days meetings at Harmony, VOL. IX. Ch. Adv. 4 A delightful preludes to a copious shower. REPORTS OF AGENTS. When I last wrote you I hoped that I should be able, by this date, to furnish a full report of my agency thus far, but in this I am disappointed. Sundry reports have been expected from congregations, which I have visited and in which auxiliaries have been formed, which have not come to hand. I will delay my report, however, no longer. As mentioned in a former letter I entered upon my agency on the 4th of July. The first week was principally employed in preparatory arrangements. I first visited the Presbytery of Redstone. July 10th, visited the congregation of Mount Pleasant. In this and sundry other congregations it was understood, believe, in most cases erroneously, that the subrcriptions taken by brother Anderson were only for one year. In such cases I have either revived the old sub |