2 11 0 Friend, A 050 550 Harlow, by Rev. T. Finch; Moiety of Collection Friends, by Mrs. Lodge................................................................................................................................... 290 Ipswich, Stoke Green, by Rev. J. Webb; Collection ........................ 2 13 2 1 1 0 Bird, Master F... 0 10 0 Cooper, Master T. 0 8 6 Girling, Master. Fulcher, Miss J. ........ 020 Goodchild, Master W............... 097 028 Skeet, Mr. R., jun. Skeet, Miss 1 3 0 0 17 3 2 13 11 009 19 17 2 1 13 2 1 0 0 Liverpool, Half yearly Vote from Weekly Collections at Pembroke Chapel, by London, Blandford Street, by Rev. W. B. Bowes For the Debt, by A. T. Jay, Esq., Additional Produce of Card- Jay, Mr. and Mrs., sen. ................................................................................................................................. For the Debt, by the Rev. J. George→ Tucker, H., Esq. ... 5 0 0 For the Debt, Rev. F. Trestrail's Card, Second Instalment .................. 10 0 0 Manchester, Mr. W. Coulter 20 00 10 0 0 1 1 0 0 10 0 050 0 15 0 1 1 0 210 Newcastle-on-Tyne, Tuthill Stairs, by J. L. Angus, Esq.; Collection 02 0 2 6 0 2 6 0 26 0 12 0 026 016 060 050 050 415 0 100 0 10 0 1 10 0 5 10 0 North Devon Auxiliary, Remitted by Rev. D. Thompson, March, 1851............ 10 0 0 Presteign, T. Jones, Esq... Sabden, G. Foster, Esq., Donation Stourbridge, Mr. J. Dorricutt.. Tewkesbury, Collection, May, 1851 Towcester, by Rev. J. P. Campbell, Collection Wigan, by Rev. W. Ellison, Collection at Lord Street 0 10 0 Watson, P., Esq. ...................................... 15 5 6 0 10 6 110 0 11 0 Wemyss, Mrs.... 300 Wigham, John, Esq.. 1 1 0 Wilson, Peter, Esq. 1 1 0 7 14 103 13 5 Acknowledged in January Chronicle....................................................... 47 8 7 56 4 10 Friends who have monies in hand for the Society are respectfully requested to forward them to the Treasurer or Secretary before the 31st instant, as on that day the accounts for the year are to be made up. A parcel of clothing from young friends in connexion with Dr. Steane's church, Camberwell, per Mr. Dickes, has been received for Rev. W. Hamilton, of Ballina. Parcels of clothing and of books have been received from Mrs. Risdon of Pershore, Mrs. Carter of Canterbury, Mrs. Cozens of Clapton, and from Mr. H. Sutherland of Chelsea; all of which have been, or will shortly be, distributed among thankful recipients. Subscriptions and Donations thankfully received by the Treasurer, JOSEPH TRITTON, Esq. 54, Lombard Street, London; by the Secretary, the Rev. WILLIAM GROSER, at the Mission House, Moorgate Street; and by the Pastors of the churches throughout the Kingdom. COLLECTOR FOR LONDON, REV. C. WOOLLACOTT, 4, Compton Street East, Brunswick Square. THE MISSION FIELD. While our letters from Africa convey to us the intelligence of the lamented death of our native brother WILLIAMS, we are rejoiced to find that the work of God con Among the most significant indica- the pundits, the servants of Shiva; tions of the decay of Hindooism, a very that insensibly they are constrained to striking one is the decreasing popularity entertain it in their private intercourse, of some of the most important of the forcing the way into their private asheathen festivals. The Indian journals semblies, and shedding its light on their all agree in saying that the festivities of errors. We cannot but commend to our the Durga Pujah have gone off this readers the curious particulars our year with greater tameness than at any brother has forwarded of his visit to the bygone period. It shows itself in the Hajeepore mela, as well as the striking economy practised, where before all was fact relative to the tract of our excellent recklessness and extravagance; feasting native brother Shujatale. is less general, and the licentious nautches are neither so expensively got up nor so well attended. Writers indifferent to missions attribute this to the increase of knowledge among the tinues to make progress, and the health of people, and a growing conviction of our brethren to be mercifully sustained. the utter folly and vanity of idolatry. Mr. and Mrs. SAKER are now we trust It must however be borne in mind that happily settled at Cameroons, and Mr. whatever there is of education in the WHEELER has much to encourage him country, either owes its origin to or is in his solitary work. The dawn of under the direction of, the missionary brighter days seems at hand for Africa. bodies, from whose presses continually It would seem from late intelligence, issue works of a religious and scientific that the English squadron has very character, distructive of the mingled nearly put an end to the slave trade. system of Hindoo mythology and philo- All its strongholds near Congo have sophy. recently been abandoned, and at the three or four remaining places it was expected the trade would cease by the close of last year-rooted out, we trust, never to be revived. Converted natives, instructed in the missionary institutions, are also stepping forward to assail with boldness and effect the idols of their countrymen, and to expound to the more cultivated Hindoos the authority of the gospel of Christ. There have been recently announced in Calcutta, courses of lectures on the Evidences of Christianity, the design of which has alone proceeded from the intelligent zeal of two or three well educated young men of the higher classes. Their connections, and their knowledge of the state of mind of the upper ranks of Hindoos in Calcutta give great interest to their object. Jamaica still suffers. Small-pox and cholera seem to emulate each other in their destructive ravages. The people perish by hundreds. The little help our afflicted brethren can render is cheerfully afforded, and with readiness are their efforts seconded from our Cholera Fund. We rejoice that the tried band will speedily be reinforced by the presence of our brethren, DAY, J. E. HENDERSON, and CLAYDON, who sailed in the "Hopewell" for Jamaica on the 9th ult. From our brother PARSONS' letter, it will be seen that discussions on Chris- The mission at Port au Plat, St. tian truth are not unfrequent among Domingo, has been recommenced under |