ness of the subscriptions, and exciting to fresh exertions. "Where," said he, "do we lay out our strength? Is it for God or the devil, for this world or the next?" He moved that the Reports be received. Vara of Eimeo seconded the motion, and spoke in a very able manner. The king, he observed, had kept his promise and supported the Society to the last; "and now," said he, "let us not let it go, but hold it fast till death." The reports being received, and ordered to be printed, Tati moved, that the Society's oil be collected for the future into one place, and sold on the spot, to any merchant that would send for it and give the best price; and that the money received be forwarded by the Treasurer to the Treasurer of the Parent Society in London. Haapae, the chief of T'oahotu in Taiarabu, seconded the motion, which was put and carried. Brother Crook next addressed the society, and reminded them, that Tabiti was the first object of the Parent Society's compassion and liberality, and that therefore they ought to take the lead of all the islands in these seas, and exert themselves to the utmost to do good. He moved, that Branch Associations be formed at each of the missionary stations, and that they hold quarterly meetings, in or der to forward the ends of the institution. Hue, of Burder's Point, seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Brother Platt addressed the chairman, and showed the propriety and effect of the chiefs and governors going before the people in this good work, and setting them a proper example. He concluded with moving, that the thanks of the Society be given to the governors of Tahiti, for their past services. Horoinu, of Eimeo, supported the motion, which was put and carried. Brother Darling rose to move thanks to the officers and governors of the Eimeoan Branch of the Tahitian Society, for their past services to the society, and that they be requested to continue in their respective offices for the ensuing year. He called the attention of the meeting to the extent of the work yet to be accomplished, and also to the success that attends missionary exertions at the present moment in various parts of the world, as an encouragement to all who love the Lord. Utami supported the motion, which was agreed to. The other speakers were, Hamaino and Ahuriro of Moorea, and Paraita and Maiobu of Tahiti. At the conclusion Hitote received the thanks of the meeting, for his conduct in the chair. Brother Platt concluded the whole by singing and prayer. After a short conference among the brethren, they returned home, well pleased with the orderly and quiet manner in which the Anniversary had been conducted. South Africa. CAFFRARIA. Wesleyan Missionary Society. MR. SHAW and Mr. Threlfall, missionaries at Salein near the borders of Caffraria, spent about ten days in that country, in the month of August, in company with Mr. Kay, another missionary of the Society, with the view of preparing the way for a missionary establishment among the Caffres.-The following conversation shews the acuteness, as well as the skepticism, of the natives. It took place at the village where the missionaries slept on the 8th of August. The principal man at this kraal sent off women to the neighboring kraals, to say that we intended to preach the Gospel at his place, and to invite them to attend. We were allowed to take up our abode in their encircled threshing floor; and, while we were boiling our kettle, a number of Caffres assembled round us. We desired them to ask us any questions which they thought proper, respecting the Gospel; when the following conversation with a Caffre too! place, to which the rest listened with attention. Caffre. God requires men to pray all their lives, even to death: now this is too hard: If God would be satisfied with two or three days' praying, that might be done; but to pray all our lives is too hard. Missionary. Those who pray sincerely will soon find that it is not a hard work, but a pleasure and delight: a child finds it very dif ficult, at first, to attempt walking; but it soon takes great delight in running about. Caffre. I am now growing old: I have lived long in the world without God; therefore it is of no use for me to change now. Missionary. You should consider it a mercy, that now, at the latter end of your life, God has sent his Word to you: the older you are, the more reason there is for you to change, because you must soon appear before the judgment-bar of God. Caffre. But you say God is almighty, and can do all things: why does he not change me at once himself, without sending teachers to tell me what I must be? Missionary. God is truly almighty; but he uses means to effect what he designs. It is the same with the soul, as with the body: he can give us corn from heaven; but he gives none, until the women dig, and plant, and sow; then he sends his rain upon it, and we receive corn and pumpkins for food. Now it is just so with our souls: God sends teachers: you must hear and believe them, repent of your sins, and pray to God; and he will save you. Caffre. Why does not God change the devil first: he is very wicked. Besides, I know that he troubles me, and pushes me on to bad things: why does not God first convert him? Missionary. The devil was the FIRST sinner: no person TEMPTED him; and, as he sinned without being tempted, God cast him into hell, and there he must remain forever. God will not have mercy on him: but it pleased God to have pity upon man; yea, he loved man so much, that he gave his only-begotten Sou to die for us, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Here the subject of redemption by Christ was enlarged upon. I have transcribed a part of this conversation, in order that you may have some idea of the acuteness which these natives occasionally display. The questions were proposed by one Caffre: the eyes of some of his companions seemed to sparkle with satisfaction, when they thought he had asked a question which would puzzle us. GAMMAP. GAMMAP is a village of a chief of that name in Great Namaqualand, about 18 days' journey northward of the Orange River. The Rev. James Archbell arrived at this sta tion in October, 1821. The following para graphs mention some of the difficulties, with which this mission has had to contend. An alarm was at first raised by some of the natives, that I had come to make peace for the purpose of enabling their enemies to gain advantage over them: they sought therefore to destroy my life; which, I thank God, has hitherto been preserved. The clothes which I used to wear while I was yet with you, hang now upon me like rags. It is no small trial to have our two little children crying for something to eat or drink, when we have often nothing to give them but dried flesh, which, whenever I eat myself, makes me ill the whole of the next day. Pray for us. But you do: we feel the benefit thereof in our own hearts, as well as in giving our lives to Him who hath loved us, and washed us in his own blood. Of his encouragements, Mr. Archbell thus speaks; I found every thing in confusion, on account of the various wars existing among the Bosjesmans and Namaquas. It is impossible for me to state my feelings on the occasion, as my forming a station here seemed to depend entirely upon the blessing of God on my endeavoring to make peace. My en. deavors seemed to have the desired effect; and, in less than a week, was surrounded with Bosjesmans and Namaquas, all desirous to hear the word of life. Since my arrival the preaching of Christ crucified has been the power of God to the conversion of four; and many others appear to be earnestly seeking an acquaintance with the Gospel. Our beginning, it is true, is feeble; but when once we are established, the land is so thickly peopled, that this place, by the divine blessing, will become a station of importance. I request that another missionary may be sent to join me in so perilous a situation. I would have been content to remain alone, bad I not seen the probability of great suc cess. 'Tsaummap, my head chieftain, has more than once said, "Should any body take away my all, and I lie upon a dunghill, like that man in the Bible you tell us of (Job,) it would give me no such pain as that which would tear AFRICANER'S KRAAL, London Missionary Society. Respecting this singular man,—now not living, the Directors of the Society give the following satisfactory account: Africaner remains steadfast in his Christian ship of God in his family. On the Sabbath, profession, and constantly observes the wor he regularly meets the people of his kraal for public worship: on which occasion he expounds the Scriptures to them. Africaner had been several times at Pella, to inquire whether a missionary for his kraal were coming; and to obtain instructions, as to the manner in which he should conduct himself toward certain tribes, who steal his cattle, so as to avoid infringing on the obligations of his Christian profession. The directors lament, that this station, from various causes, has so long remained destitute of a missionary; yet cannot but rejoice, that the place of a missionary has been so efficiently supplied by Africaner himself; a man, let it be remembered, who was not long since the terror and scourge of the whole country! PELLA. London Missionary Society. This settlement was, some time since, extremely promising. The Namaquas amount. ed to about 350, of whom between 60 and 70 made an open profession of Christianity: in the school were nearly 100 children: the people possessed from 500 to 600 head of cattle, 15 waggons, and about 30 good gardens; and were advancing in knowledge, industry, and civilization. In this promising state of affairs, they were compelled, by excessive droughts, to disperse in separate companies, in order to find pasturage for their cattle; and attendance both at the chapel and the school had been, in consequences, suspended. Notwithstanding these disadvantages, sev eral Namaquas have been led to think seriously of religion, which has been followed by a manifest improvement in conduct. One of them is the captain of the settlement; and the change which has appeared in him has had a very favorable influence on others. They were all under instruction, as candidates for baptism. There seems to be a fair prospect, that, before many years have elapsed, the whole of South Africa will, through the agency of Mis sionary and Bible Societies, enjoy the light of continent, also, missionary efforts have been the Gospel. In the western parts of the greatly blessed. And it is easy to see. long time need not elapse, before the Christian soldiers in the south and west shall unite their strength in Morocco, Egypt, and Abys sinia. that Domestic Intelligence. Foreign Mission Society of Boston and Vicinity. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. Two years having elapsed, since the public missionary meeting in Marlboro' Hotel, another similar meeting appeared quite desirable. Accordingly, at the anniversary of the Foreign Mission Society of Boston and the Vicinity, on the 8th of January, it was unanimously voted to call a special meeting of the Society as soon as convenient, to which there should be a general invitation. Various circumstances combined to postpone this meeting, till the state of the funds of the Parent Society would authorize no longer delay. The members of the Society, and the public generally, were, therefore, invited to meet at the Pantheon Hall, on Wednesday the 18th ult. The excessive heat of the day deterred many sincere friends of the missionary cause from being presThe audience, however, was highly respectable, both as to numbers and character. en. At five o'clock, the Hon. WILLIAM PHILLIPS, President of the Society, took the chair; and the meeting was opened with prayer, by the Rev. SAMUEL GREEN. To facilitate the business of the meeting, a series of resolutions, intended to embody some of the most important truths on the subject of missions, was offered for consideration. The Rev. WILLIAM JENKS, Secretary of the Society, was then requested to read the resolutions, which were as follows: Resolved; That this Society regards, with the liveliest gratitude to God, the many sure indications, which He has recently given, of his special presence with missionaries in different parts of the world; and humbly acknowledges the favor, which he has been pleased to bestow upon those self-denying men, who have gone from our own land, to preach the Gospel to ignorant and uncivilized pagans. Resolved;-That we derive great encouragement from the reflection, that a humble reliance on divine aid, in the various attempts to convert the heathen world, is very extensively felt and expressed by friends of missions throughout Christendom; that special honor is rendered to the Holy Spirit, as the Renewer and Sanctifier of the souls of men; and that fervent prayers for the continuance of that blessed agency, which has already been experienced in many places, and without which all human exertions will be fruitless, are continually ascending from the hearts of thousands. Resolved;-That to receive the Gospel as a great and unspeakable blessing to ourselves, VOL. XIX. and yet feel no solicitude that others should enjoy it, appears at once to be a glaring ab. surdity; That when the decision of the Savior is considered, any doubt or hesitation, in regard to promoting the universal extension of divine truth, can be nothing less than a criminal distrust of his wisdom, and an ungrateful rejection of his authority; That, therefore, the duty of contributing to send the Gospel to those, who are destitute of it, is imperatively binding upon all professed Christians; and That, as the cause is great, noble, and vi tally connected with the eternal interests of unnumbered millions, the sacrifices in its behalf should be cheerful, liberal, magnanimous, and often repeated; otherwise they can never accomplish the design intended, nor prove the existence of that firm and holy attachment, by which the disciples of Christ should be bound to their Lord. quite indispensable to the civilization of mankind; That, without their aid, schools can never be established among a rude and barbarous people;-habits of industry and social order can never be formed;-the press can never be properly superintended;-and the Bible can neither be faithfully translated, nor extensively distributed; and That, therefore, every man, who has any pretensions to philanthropy, must, if he would act consistently, be a warm friend of missions. Resolved; That the progress of Christian education in all its branches, imparted to heathen nations by Missionary Societies, holds forth to future ages a prospect of permanent melioration; and That from the Foreign Mission School in our own land, and schools for elementary instruction now in operation among pagans, as a part of almost every mission, and seminaries of a higher order, establishing and to be established at the more central and important stations, many faithful preachers may be expected to arise, who shall declare to their own kindred and countrymen the unsearchable riches of Christ. Resolved;-That we congratulate the Christian public on the establishment of printing presses, under the direction of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, for the publication of the Scriptures, religious tracts and school books, at Bombay, for the benefit of western India;--at Malta, for the various population in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean;--and at the Sandwich Islands, for the numerous and long neglected inhabitants of Polynesia;- That, when the influence of the press is considered, the good to be effected by these establishments exceeds the powers of human calculation; and That the commencement of these enterprises should be viewed only as an earnest of the wide instrumentality, in the moral conquest of the world, with which it may please God to honor the American churches. Resolved;-That the missionaries now laboring in distant parts of the world, and en. countering numberless trials, which must attend their long and arduous struggle with ig norance, prejudice, and false religion, are en. titled to the kindest sympathy, and the most efficient support of their brethren at home; That we are peculiarly bound to render this aid to those, with whom we are personally acquainted, and who went forth encouraged by pledges of our affection and constancy;and That we ought to regard with deep interest all their prospects of enlarged usefulness,-to stimulate their zeal by the alacrity of our own services, -to hold up their hands, when weary with excessive toil, by our earnest and prevailing intercessions, and to cheer their hearts, when sinking under the weight of their responsibility, and oppressed with a view of the guilt, degradation, and misery, by which they are surrounded. Resolved;--That it is highly becoming the character of females in a Christian country to imitate those women, who ministered to the necessities of our Lord himself, and those who sustained and cherished the great Apostle to the Gentiles; That, as Christianitý alone has raised the female sex to its proper rank and station, gratitude requires some suitable return on the part of those, who are thus distinguished; and That no object can be more worthy of be nevolent exertions, than the attempts now making, by means of the Gospel, to rescue multitudes of females from the oppression and degradation they are suffering, and to make them ornaments of Christian Society on earth, and heirs of immortality beyond the grave. The meeting was then addressed by several gentlemen, on topics embraced in the Resolutions. We shall give the substance of most of these addresses;-premising, that, in some cases, we did not hear with sufficient distinctness to preserve the train of thought unbroken; and that, in no case, have we room, nor do we attempt, to give the exact words of the speakers, nor their arguments at full length. JEREMIAH EVARTS, Esq. rose, not to illustrate or enforce any of the truths, which had been brought into view by the resolutions. His object was to advert briefly to the wants and the claims of our eastern missions, particularly of the mission at Bombay. A ship was to sail speedily for Calcutta; remittances must be made; but the Treasury of the Board did not contain adequate funds. A special effort was necessary to meet the exigencies of the case. As an introduction to the few observa tions, which he proposed to offer, Mr. E. read some extracts from letters, written last January by a gentleman, who had been long resident at Bombay, and who is now a member of the British Parliament, and of the Court of Directors of the East India Company. From these extracts it appeared, that the writer "had been intimately acquainted with all the circumstances of the American missionaries who first arrived at Bombay, the whole of their proceedings having passed under his own eye for a considerable period;" that he had often visited them, and been a witness of their industry, economy, and zeal; that he felt affection and gratitude to the missionaries personally, and great respect for their qualifications; that, in his judgment, they had acted with great wisdom, with that wisdom which cometh from above, in forming their plans of missionary labor; that he deemed it exceedingly important to sustain the mission at Bombay, and to strengthen it by sending new laborers, especially since death and sickness have diminished the number attached to the mission; and that he cheerfully || proffered his services to the American Board of Foreign Missions, and invited a correspondence, if there should be a prospect that he could promote the success of a mission, which "had done much that the heathen, among whom he formerly dwelt, might be blessed with the knowledge and the hopes of the Gospel." Extracts were also read from a letter, which had been lately received by Mrs. Graves from her husband; and which contained the latest intelligence from the mission. It was dated in October last, and mentioned that the missionaries were about purchasing a piece of ground for a chapel and a school-house. It contained the gratifying intelligence also, that Kader Yar, (a convert from Mahommedanism, who was baptized and admitted into the mission church some years since, and was subsequently sent far into the country with the Scriptures and tracts to be distributed,) had recently written to the missionaries. He says he has been intent on communicating the knowledge of God; and that, in consequence of his instrumentality, five persons in Hydrabad, and the same number in Secundrabad, had avowed their belief in Christianity, and their desire to be admitted into the fellowship of the missionaries. In consequence of this information, a letter had been sent to the converts, inviting them to Bombay, that they might be more fully instructed. Mr. Graves felt somewhat encouraged to hope, that a day of salvation was drawing near to the heathen in that region. The painful separation between himself and his wife, which had been made necessary by her dan gerous illness, appears to be regarded by him, as a chastisement of his Heavenly Father, and to have excited truly pious affections. After reading these extracts, Mr. E. inquired, whether our Christian community could hesitate, as to the support of those missionaries, who had been sent from our own shores to labor among the heathen. If they are bound to leave their country and friends, and enter upon a life of unceasing toil, often under very disheartening circumstances, we are bound to encourage them in their work, not only by furnishing them with a comfortable maintenance; but by forwarding such supplies as may enable them vigor ously to execute their various plans of beneficence. How easy is it for us to do all this and more; but we should be bound to do it, if it were difficult, and demanded great sacrifices. How unreasonable would it be to require missionaries, not only to do all the ac tive labor, but to bear all the charges, of preaching the Gospel throughout the world? The requirement would be impossible also; for, in some populous nations, missionaries cannot subsist, unless they are supported for a considerable period, by their brethren at home. The greatest of the apostles asks, Who geeth a warfare at his own charges? that apostle, who was himself abundant in disinterested labors, as well as joyful amid complicated sufferings. It is indeed a warfare, in which our brethren are engaged. They maintain the contest with ignorance, and prejudice; with idolatry and superstition; with depravity in a thousand forms; with princi palities and powers and spiritual wickedness in high places. Shall they not be comforted, and cherished, and sustained in this great struggle, by receiving all the aid, which it is in our power to afford? And shall we not supplicate for them those infinitely more important supplies, which the Captain of their salvation is able and willing to bestow? But our brethren now in heathen lands are not only soldiers of the cross, carrying on the war against sin and Satan,-a war in which we have enlisted; but they are embassadors to negociate a peace between the King of heaven and his revolted subjects. In a very interesting sense they are our embassadors, carrying from us a message of charity to our suffering fellow men on a distant continent. While discharging this high trust, shall we forget their wants, their labors, their anxieties, their importunate calls for assistance? Let us rather be quick to ascertain the various methods, by which their labors can be rendered more successful; and ready to furnish every thing, that will enable them to prosecute their work with increasing alacrity and joy. The Rev. WILLIAM JENKS begged leave to remark on two points. He first called the attention of the audience to the character, for talents and attainments, sustained by the American missionaries. They had just heard how a part of them were regarded by an enlightened foreigner: and he was happy to know, that, in the opinion of the good and the wise of this country generally, our missionaries, as a body of men, ranked high, in respect to their qualifications for the work they had chosen. It was painful to him to hear them lightly spoken of by any one. He was so happy as to be personally acquainted with several of them. They were taken from among our most promising youth, have received the best education which our country affords, and are highly esteemed wherever they are known. Their plans have been regarded with deference, and great confidence is reposed in the wisdom of their proceedings. The other point, to which he adverted, was the necessity of missionary exertions to the civilization of barbarous nations. The civilization, which the truly benevolent would desire for the nations, comprehends all the blessings enjoyed by ourselves,--especially the blessings of moral illumination, and the elevation of the female sex to their proper rank in society. Now, in what way shall the pagans obtain the first of these? From unaided reason; or from the systems of philosophy? No; these do not shine on the moral darkness of the |