Great Osage and Tuscarora Mission.—Obituary Notices. it, as being committed against a holy and just God. The narrative then points out the fact, that it should not be expected that all who make a profession should be considered converts; and points to the history of several primitive churches for proof. At the first communion after the commencement of the work, sixty-one were admitted, and at the second 145; making in all 206; of whom about 60 were people of color. We cannot but give the concluding paragraph: The enemies of the cross may, and no doubt will, talk, and, if possible, scandalize and ridicule this work;calling it priestcraft and enthusiasm. But let them talk, and sneer, and revile. Let us pray for them, and pity them. Let the subject of this work give no occasion "to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme." Let them be watchful and prayerful-ever trusting in the strength of Christ to "keep them from falling," and let the people of God, whenever they hear of the advancement and glory of the Redeemer's kingdom, exceedingly rejoice! Let them say, as we trust we can, with truth, this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes." Signed by order of the Consistory. W. B. GASTON, Clerk, Somerville, N. J. Nov. 21, 1822. TUSCARORA MISSION. 79 Extract from the Rev. Mr. Crane's Letter of the 18th November. I had recently endeavored to lead the church to engage in active efforts in the cause of religion. Some apbeen so pear willing; but their attention has much confined for some months past to the difficulties which have agitated the tribe, that their pious feelings have become in some measure languid and inefficient. We have succeeded in establishing a Conference Meeting on Sabbath evening, from which we anticipate the most happy consequences. It is conducted altogether by members of the church; and the object of it will be to have every male member offer his reflections, upon the discourse which has been delivered. By this meeting, I hope to secure the attention of every member to the instructions of the Sabbath. It will also have a tendency to form a habit of conversing on religious subjects whenever they meet. Our young members will thus acquire a useful degree of confidence and fluency in expressing their sentiments. They will become qualified for offering exhortations; and in addition to their attainment of more knowledge, they will have any misapprehensions corrected, and the truths communicated in the sermon more deeply impressed on their me mories. OBITUARY NOTICES. GREAT OSAGE MISSION. The family, up to the 12th of Oct. continued to enjoy better health than they had reason to anticipate. Miss Comstock, of this Mission, was married early in October to Mr. William C. Requa, of the Union Mission. It is expected that they will proceed to that station in the course of the month. DIED-On the afternoon of Monday last, in the 25th. of his age, year Mr. JOSEPH UNDERWOOD, lately a partner in the Republican Advocate, Huntingdon, Pa. His complaint was a consumption. When we look back and consider how many have been snatched, while in the meridian of life, into an eternal world, we certainly should be im pressed with the uncertainty of life. We have seen within a very short time, many persons who, less than one year back, looked forward to a long life of usefulness--who, perhaps, captivated in the contemplation of the proficiency they intended to make, in their favorite occupation, were disposed to think that life and affluence were both their own. But, ah! how short is human foresight. Young men, where is your companion? This is another loud and pressing call, crying from the tomb, "Prepare to meet your God!" We have announced the death of the pious, learned and venerable JOHN HECKEWELDER, of Bethlehem. He died on Friday the 31st of January, at 6 o'clock in the morning, at the advanced age of 79 years. Had he lived until next month, he would have attained the age of 80. The Rev. John Heckewelder, having spent the greater part of his life among the Indian nations, was little known in this country, until our lamented Dr. Wistar, who was an excellent judge of merit, persuaded him to communicate to the world the immense fund of information he possessed respecting the history, manners and customs of the aborigines of our land. Wistar did not live to see that work published, which has placed Heckewelder among the most interesting writers that this country has produced, but by means of its publication, its author became more generally known and endeared himself to all who had the happiness of his acquaintance, not only by the knowledge that he possessed, and which he freely communicated to all who were desirous of it, but by all those excellent qualities of the heart which command love, and esteem, veneration and respect. His religion was solid, his piety sincere his modesty unassumed, and his benevolence unbounded. His loss will be felt and regretted by the country at large, whose literary fame, For the convenience of our patrons who live at a distance, the following gentlemen are authorized to receive any money, communications or subscriptions for this paper:— Rev. Mr. Elliott, Mercersburg. Westmoreland county, Pa. Mr. Rodgers, Shippensburg. No. 6. Religious Miscellany. "Say ye to the daughter of Zion, behold, thy salvation cometh." CARLISLE, FEBRUARY 21, 1823. In a short letter of the 16th of September, accompanying the Journal for the month of August, the Superintendant mentions that the supplies which had recently reached the Station, were "preserved in the most perfect order." He also expresses the gratitude of the Mission Family to those Christians, by whom a considerable portion of the goods had been contributed. In relation to the health of the Family, and to the situation of the. School, the Superintendant thus briefly remarks The health of the Family is generally good. Brother Geo. Requa and sister Cleaver, are the only two who are not able to attend Vol. I. to active duties.-Both the boys who left us have returned, but there has been no accession to the School since" June." A supply of flour from the banks of the Ohio, reached the Mission House on the 7th of August. It appears by the Journal, that the Family had been destitute of flour for seven weeks, and were not able to procure any other substitute for bread than boiled corn. JOURNAL OF THE UNION MISSION. Saturday, July 8.-Two men arrived this evening, who went out last year to the Rockey Mountains in Col. Glenn's hunting party. They are almost famished, having been four days without food. At another time they had no other food than horse flesh for several days. Thus the hunter is subjected to sufferings-let not the Christian missionary complain. These men acceded to our request when they left us, have collected what information they could concerning the Indians. They saw several large tribes on this side of the Mountains, among which are the Iatans or Kamanches, the Kieways, the Aneapahoes, and the Croes. These are all large wandering nations. The Iatans particularly, are a fierce, warlike people, very numerous, and at war with the Spaniards. The hunting party took up their winter quarters on the Riodel Norte, in New Mexico. They learned, that on the west of the mountains there are several tribes, particularly the Arpaches and the Utaus, who also pursue a wandering life. Among the Spaniards are the Tous and the Pickories, who live in Towns, rofess the Cotholic Religion, and are under the Spanish government. The Navahoes, who live 150 miles north of Santa Fe, are a large nation, rich in flocks and herds, and mines; and are extensive agriculturalists. The Spaniards are represented, as falling behind their Indian neighbors. The information obtained by these travellers is, however, limited. The whole land to the west, even to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, containing an immense population, may be considered as Missionary ground. The time is coming, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it, when every land shall be enlightened. warriors who have set out for the Garrison, is 150. We expected them all here yesterday; but the Chiefs told us that they thought it would not be good for so many to come at once. Wednesday, 31.-Have finished a house for the Osages to lodge in when they come to visit us. With this they are highly pleased. Indeed, we have been enabled thus far to please them. When a small party come, who are leading cha acters, or who are relations of our children, we invite them to our tables; but when those come who have no particular interest, they eat at their lodge. Thursday, Aug. 1.-Our supplies have not yet reached us. We have been reduced to corn for six weeks. Our hand mill is not sufficient to sup corn serves us for bread. This with milk, and with beef, which we cure at this season of the year by barbecuing, constitutes our chief subsistence at this time. We feel thankful that our hired men are not dissatisfied with such food. None of the family complain; but those who are indisposed suffer considerable for want of a change of diet. Fearing that the boat with our supplies is delayed in consequence of not having a sufficient number of hands on board, we sent two men down the river this morning for the purpose of hastening it forward. Although we are bound to offer to God the petition, "Give us this day our daily bread," yet we more especially pray "Evermore give us the bread of life." Tuesday, 30.-We have now with us Clamore, Tally, and several other Chiefs, and a number of Warriors. They will leave us this evening. Bro-ply our family with meal, and boiled ther Chapman, the Interpreter, and Tally's son, will accompany them to the Fort. We have consented to have Philip go, both to please the father, and to benefit the child by enlarging his acquaintance with the white people. In our interview with Clamore this morning, he said that "every thing was now to be made straight between him and the Cherokees." "Our heads," said he, "have been under a cloud, and we could not see; but now the darkness is to be dispelled. We have all [meaning himself and the missionaries] held our heads down, but we shall soon raise them up." In behalf of himself he said-some had reported that he had talked against the missionaries. This was false. He was willing that Tally and others should send their Lord's Day, 4.-The health of the children, if they thought best, but he family is, in some measure, evidently did not think his children safe, while impaired by our diet. The prosperi he had so many enemies. He had al-ty of our souls depends not, however, ways said one thing, "when there is peace I will send mine." Having had some suspicion that he was not always true to us, we took occasion to tell him that we should expect him to fulfil his word on the restoration of peace. The number of Chiefs and upon our outward circumstances. The Lord deals kindly with us, for he is teaching us to cast all our cares upon him. Wednesday, 7.-The wagon arrived in safety at noon. We are thankful that we are again supplied with Osage Union Mission. [The cask of hardware here mentioned, contained Carpenter's tools and other implements, manufactured in New York, of the best materials. It was therefore thought best to procure similar articles here. They have already been manufactured, and shipped to New Orleans; and a bill of the expense has been transmitted to the Captain of the Steam Boat for payment. The inconvenience to the Mission, occasioned by this long delay, will no doubt be severely felt.] Lord's Day, 11.-Subject this day "One thing is needful"-Love to Christ. May we all not only possess this love, but be eminently devoted to our Divine Master. News of a Treaty of Peace. Tuesday, 13.-At the trading house to-day, Brother Vaill met with brother Chapman and the Indians returning from the garrison. They bring the agreeable news that a Treaty of Peace was signed between the Osages and Cherokees on the 9th inst. God has fulfilled his word to us-"I will regard the prayer of the destitute." Since we entered the Territory of the Osages, we have not, until now, seen a day of peace; not one, therefore, in which we could say, this is a day of prosperity. For the preservation of our lives we have reason to bless God. That we have been in jeopardy, is evident from several facts. During the most of last Summer and Autumn, the enemy prowled round so near, that we frequently heard their guns; but at no time did they disturb our stock, or enter our dwelling. At one time, they 83 concealed themselves about our establishment for a day or two, laying in wait for the Osages. This they have since acknowledged. They also stated, that they were so near as to distinguish the little half breeds who were with us, from our own children; and added, that they intended, had they discovered any of the adult Osages, to take their scalps. It is also reported, that about a dozen of the Osage warriors, soon after their defeat in November last, set out for this station, with the intention of taking our lives and breaking up our establishment. They were headed by a man who had lost all his relatives, and who had become exasperated at the whites, joined the enemy. They proceeded under the impression that they had a short distance, when one, who had joined for the purpose of dissuading them from their object, told them it would not do; that he had changed his mind he could not proceed-his heart had failed him--the missionaries were good people. He then turned back; and his companions, one after another followed his example, until the leader was left alone. Finding himself thus deserted, he also gave up the project and returned. Surely the arm of the Lord had been our protection. May we never cease to praise Him for his preserving goodness. Thursday, 22.-Among our goods which lately came to hand, we have opened, besides the liberal supplies of clothing from New York, a box of four hundred garments, from the Female Union Society of Philadelphia, and two small boxes of valuable articles from the friends of Missions in Ohio. They were all forwarded by our Agents in Cincinnati. May God reward these liberal donors a thousand fold. Lord's Day, 25-Discoursed from these words-Look unto me and be ye saved all the ends of the earth, for I am God, and there is none else. Considered the character of those addres |