REVIVALS OF RELIGION. FROM Our correspondence, and from various religious publications sent to our office, it is our intention to select and embody, every month, such statements of revivals of religion existing in different parts of the land, as ap. pear to us entitled to credit, and fitted to interest the mind and improve the heart. Virginia. 79; and at Doylestown, upwards of 50. At Griersburg, also, is considerable religious inquiry: 36 were added to the church, in the early part of September; making 108 that have been united to the visible kingdom of Christ, since the first of June last. New-Hope and Carlisle are said, also, to be enjoying, at the present time, special tokens of divine favor. About thirty students, in the college at the latter place, are reported as deeply solicitous respecting their prospects in eternity.-The friends of Zion are not likely to be too much impressed with the value of such excitements in our colleges. New Jersey. A letter from Jefferson county gives the following statement, which we observe is confirmed by the narrative of the Synod of Virginia:-"I have lately attended a meeting of the Synod of Virginia. It was a time of unThere seem to be revivals of religion in usual excitement among both ministers and different parts of this state. "In almost every people. There have been several revivals of place where I have been," says a clergyman religion within our bounds, during the past who has travelled considerably in New Jersey, year, and they still continue and increase. "I have witnessed the operations of the Holy In Lexington and its vicinity, there have been Spirit." The following places are mentioned more than 200 persons added to the Presby-in the New York Christian Herald, as among terian church, during the space of a few months. Hampden Sydney College, in Prince Edward county, has also been visited with a time of 'refreshing from the presence of the Lord.' Richmond, Petersburg, and Norfolk, bave also been highly favored. Two or three other places exhibit appearances, which have excited very pleasing hopes." Pennsylvania. the most favored:-Deerfield, Millstone, Mansfield, German Valley, Fox Hill, White House, Lebanon, Lamington, Bedminster, Rockaway, Morristown, Chatham, Hacketts town, Somerville, Bound Brook, and Baskingridge. At Somerville, it is said, "upwards of 60 were added at the first communion, and at the second, 145. At Bound Brook about 100 have been added to the church. At Baskingridge, there are supposed to be 200 anxiously concerned. At Somerville, 266 are said to have At Newtown, 43 are said to have been recently added to the church; at Neshaming, || been admitted to the church. MISCELLANIES. ENLARGED LIBERALITY. A NOBLEMAN of South Prussia, feeling a deep interest in the missionary exertions among the Hottentots, and in the success of the Foreign Mission School at Cornwall, transmitted a handsome donation to his correspondent in England, (the Rev. Francis Cunningham,) with directions that it should be equally divided between these objects.The sum appropriated to the school at Corn. wall was 487. 128.and Mr. Cunningham generously made it 50%. authorizing the Cor. Sec. of the Am. Board of Com. for For. Missions to draw on him for that amount. A letter has recently been received from Edward A. Newton, Esq. of Calcutta, in which he expresses his satisfaction that the Board had commenced the formation of a Mission Library, and makes a donation of fifty dollars toward that object. The Board is under particular obligations to this gentleman for numerous kind offices, as well as for his proffered services hereafter. At the recent embareation of the missionaries from New Haven, a spirit of uncommon liberality prevailed. The missionaries and their friends were received with the utmost kindness and cordiality by gentlemen of the college, the Rev. Messrs. Merwin and Taylor, It and numerous other friends of missions. to the The sailing of Messrs, Goodell and Bird from New York gave occasion to a similar display of Christian liberality. Many of the clergy in that city, the Board of Managers of || the United Foreign Missionary Society, and private Christians, availed themselves of this occasion to testify their regard to the missionary cause, and their interest in the Palestine Mission. After the missionaries had sailed, it was proposed by members of different churches in that city to form an association for the permanent support of Messrs. Goodell and Bird. The proposal met with a kind reception, and the outlines of a plan were speedily adopted, by which the object was considered as attuined. MISSIONARY HERALD. AT the commencement of another year, we have occasion to make grateful mention of the continued patronage, which our work receives; and while we do this, we would urge its friends to renewed exertions in its behalf. The same reasons, which induce the publication of the work at all, must impel us to wish that it may obtain a wider, and still wider, circulation. It will be remembered, that this work is not published for private emolument; but that all the influence, which it exerts, and all the profits, which are capable of being derived from it, are subservient to the cause of missions. The plan, upon which it is printed and distributed, has been adopted by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, after much deliberation and reflection on the part of the Prudential Committee, aud after considerable experience in relation to periodical works of this kind. This plan is briefly as follows. The publisher prints the work, at the established rates, for which labor of this kind is performed. At the end of the year, he makes out his bill for paper and printing. This bill is paid from the avails of the work, two thirds of which avails are applied to that purpose as they are received, till the bill is discharged. The remaining third is reserved as profits, with all that shall be collected after the printing is paid for. Though a majority of subscribers are punctual, many are dilatory in making payment; so that the printing bill for the volume of 1821, is not fully discharged, from the portion of avails reserved for that purpose, even at the close of 1822, and all the avails which have as yet been received for the volume of 1822, are not equal in amount to the bill for printing. In consideration of the largeness of the contract, and of the privilege of advertising on the covers, the publisher takes upon himself the labor of distributing the work, and of keeping the accounts and collecting the debts, without any commission or allowance what. ever. This labor is much greater than might be supposed. It now requires the assiduous attention of two persons nearly the whole time. In the opinion of competent and disinterested judges, the work is published on terms very favorable to the Board. In regard to the amount of profits, very extravagant estimates are sometimes formed by persons, who are not aware of the actual cost of the work; nor of the great discount made to agents, who take a large number of copies; nor of the risks and losses, to which concerns of this kind are exposed. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, however, a considerable sum will be realized as profits on the two volumes, which have been published by the Board; and, as we may hope, on every subsequent volume. Although the expense of the volume for 1821, was greater than it would have been, if an edition sufficiently large had been printed in the first instance, yet more than $2,000 have been received as profits on that volume; and, if the debts are paid as well as they should be, the profits will surpass $2,500. We cannot speak with so much precision, as to the profits for the last volume, a large portion of the debts being yet uncollected; but there is little doubt, that the profits will considerably exceed the last mentioned sum. As to the appropriation of the profits, our patrons are referred to the resolutions of the Board on this subject, as published in the Herald for November 1821, p. 552, and Nov. 1822, p. 358; and in the annual Reports for 1821, and 1822. On the whole, there is reason to express a high gratification, that the Herald has been so acceptable and powerful an agent in exciting attention to the wants of the heathen world, and to the efforts made for their relief. None of the Missionary Societies in Great Britain have been able to communicate intelligence respecting missions, to their patrons extensively, without incurring considerable expense; but the circulation of the Missionary Herakl has relieved the Board from expenses, which would otherwise have been unavoidable. several months, supported by the charity of some of his acquaintances. In January, 1820, he went to Batticotta, and requested ACCOUNT OF DANIEL SMEAD, A NATIVE employment in Mr. Richards's family. CONVERT. Tillipally, May 30, 1822. He was received for a time on trial. He soon gave evidence that he was well acquainted with his business. He was, howDear Sir, ever, considerably inclined to intemperABOUT seven months ago, some extracts ance, and to some other gross vices, which from the journal kept at this station were are prevalent among the natives. After forwarded to the Prudential Committee. being at Batticotta several months, and The journal, from which those extract- seeing the children there engaged in learn. were made, contains some notices respect-ing, he expressed a wish to learn to read ing the hopeful conversion of Daniel Smead, a native Malabar, now living in our family in the capacity of a hired man. As Smead's attention was first excited to religious subjects at Batticotta, and as no particular circumstances respecting him have been mentioned in the journal at that station, we thought it expedient to give you a short, connected account of the exercises of his mind, and of the reasons we have to believe, that he has been made a subject of saving grace. We take the liberty, therefore, of sending you the following account; and subscribe ourselves yours, with sentiments of sincere respect and affection. J. Evarts, Esq. JAMES RICHARDS, DANIEL SMEAD, a young man of about 19 years of age, was born of heathen parents, of the Vellale cast, at Trincomalee. He lived with his parents till he was eight or ten years old, and was then employed as a servant in several English families. In the year 1817, he came to Jaffna with a gentleman, in whose family he lived till the latter part of 1819. Not being pleased with the treatment he received, he left his master, and was for several months without employment. At this time, he went to visit several of his relatives, who live near Jaffna; but they despised and rejected him, saying, "You have polluted yourself by living with white people, and shall not live in our house." He would have returned to Trincomalee, but was ashamed to go home, as he was then in a destitute state. He continued in Jaffna VOL. XIX, and write. By diligence in his business, he was able to spend a small portion of his time in the school. In the former part of the year 1821, there was some appearance of special seriousness at the Batticotta station. At that time, Smead's attention was excited to the concerns of his soul. He regularly attended the meeting, which was held weekly by Mr. Meigs with those, who were disposed to make inquiries on religious subjects. From the nature of his inquiries at those meetings, and from his general deportment, it appeared that he was in earnest in seeking the salvation of his soul. He frequently sought opportunities for conversation on religious subjects, and expressed much pleasure on receiving instruction. We were surprised to learn how grossly ignorant he was of moral and religious subjects, when he first went to Batticotta. He supposed that the Sabbath was appointed by the Governor, and that its design was to give to gen tlemen, an opportunity for amusement and recreation. His views on other important points, were equally erroneous. In the month of March, he exhibited some evidences of having received Christ || by faith as his Savior. About this time, his father, and several of his near relatives, died.. The manner in which he was affected by these events, increased our hopes of his saving conversion. He appeared to be much concerned for the souls of his deceased friends, fearing that, as they had lived and died in idolatry, ignorant of the only Savior of sinners, they had perished. He was much quieted by the representations that were made to him of the character of God, and thought it 5 desirable, that such a Being should reign, and have all things at his disposal. Soon after, he was taken sick, and suffered great pain; but his mind was in a happy frame, and he was much disposed to converse on religious subjects with all who came to see him. The change that had been wrought in him, as manifested by his conduct, attracted the notice of all who knew him. On Mr. Richards's removal to Tillipally, we were furnished with further evidence of his sincerity, by the speedy and intimate acquaintance, which he formed with those, who are considered pious at this station. He soon became acquainted with the views and feelings of most of those, who are connected with the family, and frequently conversed and prayed in private with all, who were willing to hear him. Though he was an entire stranger in the parish, he conversed freely with different persons, and even with the head men of the village. As he is quite unassuming in his manner of address, many are induced from curiosity to listen to what he says. we had not seen before among the natives. When he came to Mr. Richards's, as he had been for some time without employ. ment, he was willing to labor for about half the sum, that he had been accustomed to receive. He frequently visited the gentleman, with whom he formerly lived, and was much urged, both by presents and a promise of kind treatment and high wages, to return; but he chose to continue at Batticotta. Though he manifested no wish to have more wages, Mr. Richards repeatedly increased them, in consideration of his diligence and fidelity. A short time before his concern for his soul was manifested, Mr. Richards, in consequence of some changes in his family, thought he should no longer want the services of Smead. When he heard of this, he proposed to continue at Batticotta, on condition of receiving his food and clothes. In consequence of this proof of his attachment to the family, Mr. Richards continued to employ him, and gave him his usual wages. After he became more interested in the subject of Christianity, he frequentObserving, that on Sabbath mornings hely expressed a wish to bind himself to Mr. was frequently abroad in the neighborhood, conversing with the people, we began to send him in turn with those members of the church, who statedly go to the schoolbungalows, in several villages, to hear the children repeat the catechism, and to read and converse with those who attend on such occasions. For many months past, he has been useful by conversing on religious subjects with persons in various places. Though his knowledge is comparatively small, he manifests considerable judgment, in selecting those topics, which are readily understood by the peo. ple;-such as the practical influence of the two religions; and the conduct of the Brahmins, compared with that of the missionaries, in promoting both the temporal and spiritual welfare of the people. From the time of his conviction of the truth and importance of the Christian religion, his disregard to cast has been very observable. He was the first hired man of the Vellale cast, who was willing to have his food cooked on the premises at Batticotta. When the boys in the boarding school at that station, were removed from the cook-house, which stood upon a piece of land belonging to a heathen, and were directed to eat in a building prepared for the purpose, on the mission premises, Smead was particularly active in reconciling the minds of the larger boys to the removal, and in conversing with many who came to the station at that time, on the folly of attaching so much importance to the subject of cast. He early manifested an indifference on the subject of acquiring property, which Richards for life; requesting, that Mr. Richards would watch over him, reprove him when necessary, and control him in all his affairs. Soon after he came to Tillipally, his uncle, who has the care of his brother and sister, informed him that his father had left him a large sum of money, and urged him to return to Trincomalee, to settle his father's estate. The uncle told him, that he could not inherit the property bequeathed to him, unless he would go himself to Trincomalee, and prove that he was a son of his deceased father: and added, that great losses would be sustained, unless he went to take care of the property. Smead had reason to believe, that his father had left him part of the estate; but fearing that his friends had laid some plans to withdraw him from the missionaries, and from the means of Christian instruction, he was unwilling to trust himself in their hands. He chose rather to hazard the loss of his property, than to expose himself to the trials and temptations, which he foresaw would arise from a compliance with his uncle's advice. When his uncle rebuked and reproached him for having become a Christian, Smead earnestly warned and entreated him to leave the worship of idols, and to receive the only true religion. His uncle continued several days in the neighborhood, and had frequent conversations with him; but as he had no encouragement to hope, that he should succeed in his object, he returned to Trincomalee. Smead's conduct in this affair, was a matter of much astonishment to his companions. "They thought him beside himself, that he should prefer being dependent on others, to living independently. Smead thought he Could visit his friends without much danger, after he had made an open profession of Christianity, and united himself more closely with us. The manner in which he expends the money he receives from us, indicates a spirit of benevolence, which we have not before seen among this people. He wished to give monthly to the Bible Society, a sum equal to one seventh part of his wages; but as we dissuaded him from so doing, he reduced his subscription. ence between the girls in our boarding schools, and the heathen females, he manifested a partiality for the former. As he did not consider himself under obligations to the man at Jaffnapatam, (the girl in such cases is considered as having no voice,) he relinquished all further attention to the subject. Having his attention turned to those in the school, he became pleased with the suggestion made to him of marrying Miranda Safford, the oldest girl in the school. He mentioned several advantages which he anticipated from such a Til-marriage, arising from the progress she had made in her studies, especially in Christian knowledge, and from her apparent devotedness to the service of Christ. About two months after he came to lipally, several persons were received into the church. At that time he expressed a wish to make a public profession of his faith in Christ by receiving baptism and the Lord's supper. Though we indulged pleasing hopes of his piety, we thought it expedient to defer his admission. After he had repeatedly expressed a wish to join the church, we were more particular in pointing out to him the nature of baptism and the Lord's supper; the character of those who become worthy partakers of the ordinances; the duties of those who make a profession of faith in Christ; and the evil consequences of self-deception and hypocrisy. When he became more fully acquainted with these subjects, he had many fears, lest he was destitute of the essential qualifications for receiving the ordinances. After waiting several months, a conviction of duty appeared to urge him to make an open profession of his faith. On Christmas day, 1821, Smead, Miranda Safford, and Mary Poor,* were publicly received as members of our church. From that time to the present, Smead has conducted himself much to our satisfaction. The abandonment of former external vices, and the new course he has pursued, are to us pleasing evidences of the sincerity of his faith and repentance. We have, however, been taught, in giving accounts of native converts, to "rejoice with trembling." Before he became hopefully pious, he took some steps with reference to marriage. A respectable heathen at Jaffnapatam, made very advantageous proposals to him, to marry his daughter. He concluded to accept the proposals. But while they delayed to make the necessary formal agreement, his attention was particularly turned to the subject of the Christian religion. In consequence of this, he became more and more indifferent to the subject of marrying a heathen girl, Noticing the differ * The Tamul name of Smead is Viragutty,-the name of a very malignant demon worshipped by the people. That of Miranda Safford, is Cheilt; and that of Mary Poor, is Mariel. Miranda was received into the boarding school in May, 1819. From the time of her entering the school, she behaved with so good a degree of propriety, that Mrs. Poor had less trouble with her, than with most others. She was quite disposed to learn to sew, knit, and to attend to other things of the kind; but had little inclination for learning. Such were the views of the people on the subject of females being instructed, that it was for a long time extremely irksome, not only to Miranda, but to all the girls in the school, to spend a part of their time in learning to read. They were aware, that by so doing, they were exposed to much reproach, and degraded themselves, in the views of the people. We thought that much was depending upon the course pursued by those, who first entered the school. It was very desirable, that the oldest girls, by their diligence and progress in their studies, should set a proper example to those who should come after them. With reference to this, a handsome reward was promised to the four oldest girls, (of whom Miranda was one,) on condition of their reading the four Gospels, and committing to memory This proposal produced its desired effect, a number of lessons which were specified. and the girls were furnished with an answer to the question, which was constantly proposed; "What good will you get by learning to read?" Miranda became attentive to her studies; and, in the course of six or eight months, was entitled to the promised reward. Though she had received much instruction, her mind appeared not to be particularly affected by it, till the time of Mrs. Poor's decease. Mrs. Poor's last exhortations to her, and the scenes which she there witnessed, were by the blessing of God, the means of rousing her attention to the concerns of her soul. As several notices of her case were made in the journal, sent from this station, it is unnecessary to say any thing further at present, than that she continues to give |