property. Some of the principal settlers have given up their hunting excursions, saying, that they would rather remain at home, that they may make their fields look thriving, and in good order. I have just received a visit from an Osage chief of Clamore's band, who says he has brought some of his people here to visit the settlement that they may profit by the example set them; "for," continued he, "the time is near when the other Osage towns will do as the people of this place for their subsistence, and not depend on their long and tedious hunting tours.'

Progress in Morals.

IN the report I now make, I begin with the church. The whole number of persons who have been connected with it is seventy-one, thirty two males and thirty-nine females. Seven members, five females and two males, have died in the faith. Four have removed to other churches, three In respect to their moral condition (though many evils abound) there is an im- males, and one female. Two, both males, provement. In their general deportment leaves the present number 59, of whom have been excluded as apostates. This we discover less of the savage, and more thirty-four are females, and twenty-five of the enlightened and moral man. We trust the Lord has begun a work of refor-ed as candidates for church fellowship to males. Nine persons now stand propoundmation and grace, which he will perfect in the day of his power. In our social and religious meetings several pay good attention, come regularly, and appear to feel the importance of the subject of religion. would take courage, labor, and faint not, trusting in God and the good word of his grace; hoping that his word will accomplish that whereunto he doth send it.

We

EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER OF MR. JONES,

DATED HARMONY, JULY 23, 1832.

be received at our next sacramental occa

sion. Of these four are males, and five females. The church is one through the nation. It has not been thought expedient to divide it. Dr. Palmer and myself act as joint pastors. We hold communion seasons at different places. The religious state of the church is very encouraging. We think we have the best reasons to hope that all are truly the disciples of Christ. All seem much engaged in religion, and we hope all are aiming at an elevated standard of piety. If the pastors and missionary members are faithful, we hope that none FOR Some time past my ministerial lawill prove apostates, and that all will bebors have considerably increased, especially come actively useful Christians. Respectsince the present awakening. For some ing the revival I submit the following statemonths I have had a regular appoint- ment. The first indications of seriousness ment in a neighborhood about thirteen were apparent in December 1830, among miles from this; and I have reason to believe the scholars in our school. In March folthat the means of grace afforded there have lowing, several persons living in the neighnot been in vain. Three weeks yesterday borhoods where Dr. Palmer preaches, were was a solemn and interesting day. Nearly led by the Holy Spirit to inquire the way every individual in the settlement came to- of salvation. A few in school here, and a gether. I have seldom seen more serious few in those neighborhoods, soon expressed attention. None appeared to be inatten- a hope of moral renovation, which change tive, and some seemed to be deeply affect- was evidenced by a conscientious fear of ed. I have heard from there once since, God, and holy obedience to his will. The and learned that the excitement seemed to excitement continued and was gradually increase. I cannot for a moment doubt extended till our series of protracted meetbut the Lord has begun a good work, ings, which began in July. Those meetwhich we pray he may carry on till all ings gave a new impulse to the revival. shall be found at the feet of Christ. As to Several, as we hope, submitted to God. the revival among us, several particulars The seriousness extended into other parts have been already communicated. Since of the country. The revival has continued the date of my last, eleven other persons till the present time. It has suffered some have been examined for admission to the abatement for a season in some of the church. Of all, except one, we gained a neighborhoods, and has afterwards been repleasing evidence that a saving change had newed. The excitement now is greater been wrought in their hearts. Some few than at any other time, and is much more instances of conversion have been marked extensive. Indeed we think there is eviwith peculiar demonstrations of the power dence that God is pouring out his spirit in of God. The largest half of the 24 or 25 every part of the nation. Not a settlement who profess a hope in Christ are under is known where there are not some anxfourteen years, and one not more than six-iously inquiring about their eternal welfare. In many neighborhoods the seriousness is

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very general and deep. The whole number || the school in religious knowledge is such who give us evidence of a saving moral as to require vigilant exertion on the part change is about seventy. Deep solemnity, of the teacher, in order to answer the growstillness, and order have marked the revival ing demands of early developement. The all the time, in all the neighborhoods and responsible duties of the teacher have been meetings, so far as our mission and church greatly increased in consequence of an inhave been concerned. The present is a teresting revival of religion during the past time of intense interest. The whole field year. At times a general seriousness has is white for the harvest. There is a pres- prevailed in the school, and about half the sing call for instruction. The number of number have been subjects of serious laborers is inadequate to the present exigen- awakenings. At times hope is indulged cies of the people. Every neighborhood that three have given their hearts to God. needs the constant instructions of a minis-There is not decided evidence, at present, ter. Here exists a revival of religion throughout a territory as large as the state of Massachusetts, and only two ministers to perform the whole labor. If all the instruction could be given which now seems to be needed, there is reason to believe that this whole nation would be converted to Christ. But with the present number of laborers many tedious years must pass before that time, and many souls perish in sin. It is true that God can, if in his sovereign pleasure he sees fit, convert all this people through the instrumentality of the present means, or even without them, but we have no reason to expect he will do it.

Schools.

Infant School. The teacher teports that eighteen have attended this school during the past year;-seven boys, and eleven girls, between the ages of twenty months and thirteen years. They are divided into four classes. The first can read well in history, and make it a study. They have studied Woodbridge's Rudiments of Geography, with maps and charts, and nearly all the questions for review. They have studied the first principles of botany, according to the Linnæan system, so far as to give names and definitions of names of the parts of plants and flowers, the names of the classes and orders, and are able to analyze some. They have been instructed in the elements of geometry so far as to be able to give the names and definitions of about sixty different figures of surfaces and solids, and to draw them with tolerable accuracy on slates. They have attended to Scripture lessons and singing hymns every day. The second class have attended to the same studies, but are less advanced. They read with tolerable accuracy in any book. The third class read intelligibly in the Bible and other books, commit lessons in Scripture history, and answer questions on a great variety of subjects. The fourth class spell in words of three and four letters, repeat hymns and passages of Scripture, and learn to talk, count, and perforin various exercises with their limbs. As an

infant school, the whole have been advanced to considerable extent in mental arithmetic, and nearly all the variety of lessons in the second edition of Mrs. Howland's

Infant School Manual. The progress of

however, that more than one of this interesting group has truly submitted to Christ. The result of this awakening in the minds of children to the important concerns of their souls, cannot be fully known at present. The school is truly a nursery of choice plants-all but one the offspring of believing parents, and by them early dedicated to God in baptism. Two of the scholars are Cherokees, and very promising children. The mother of one of them is a half-sister of the late Catherine Brown. She is seven years of age, and exhibits some very interesting traits of character. She entered the school about eighteen months since; and has been absent four months in that time. When she came here she understood very little English. Now she speaks that and Cherokee with fluency. She reads understandingly in the New Testament, which is her delight; especially those parts which give an account of the birth, life, miracles, sufferings, and death of Christ.

Boys' School.--Twenty-six different scholars have attended this school from the va cation in September 1831, to the vacation in February following. From that time to July, thirty-seven attended school;-making from September 1831, to July 1832, fortyone different scholars who have attended. The average number has been about twentysix. Of this number, one studied algebra, five geometry, five history of the United States, five constitution of the United States, seven English grammar, four geography, five attended to composition, ten attended to writing, and three drew maps. Several of the more advanced scholars had been pretty thoroughly versed in geogra phy previous to the commencement of the last year. They have not attended to that study. In addition to the above it may be stated that all the small scholars have been exercised in the elements of several of the sciences, viz. arithmetic, (Emerson's first part) grammar, geography, geometry, &c.; also in Scripture prints and natural history. By this means has been laid the foundation of an education, which, if followed up and improved, will be of essential benefit to the dear youth and their benighted people. As to the progress of the scholars in the several studies mentioned, it has been such as to afford no small gratification to the teacher, and has often called forth commendations

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have visited the school. That they have done wonders, or better than other schools, is not pretended. But it is presumed that if members of the Board, or contributors to its funds, could have visited the school and witnessed the improvement of the pupils, they would have felt that their funds were not entirely wasted. As to religion, the teacher has endeavored to consider it a Christian school; and while he has taught science, he has also endeavored to teach his pupils that "one thing is needful." At different times during the year, considerable religious excitement has prevailed among the scholars. Some have felt convictions of sin, but, for the most part, these feelings have been like the early dew. One scholar expresses a hope that he has been born again. In several conversations with him he has appeared well. He says he is determined to be a Christian. Time alone can decide the sincerity of his resolution. There are still some cases of seriousness among the boys, which it may be hoped will result in their conversion.

Girls' School.-The teacher of this school

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reports that the number of pupils the last year has ranged from twenty-nine to thirtyThe first class consisted of five. The studies were reading, writing, spelling, defining, history, geography and composition. The second class, consisted of five. The studies were reading, writing, spelling, and geography. The third class consisted of four, and attended to reading, writing, and spelling. This class read intelligibly in the

Bible. The fourth class consisted of six. They studied reading and spelling. This class read without difficulty in the New Testament. The fifth class contained four, and studied reading and spelling in easy lessons. The sixth class consisted of six. They only spelled. Usual lessons for the whole school were drawing and enumerating on the black board and slates, explanations on the artificial globe to illustrate the motion of the earth. There were, also, daily lessons for the whole school on the maps, the first rules in arithmetic by the aid of cubes, Scripture lessons, &c. &c. The improvement in the school has been very gratifying. The company of scholars has been more interesting in many respects than any which has ever before filled it up. Most of the girls have acquired education which will be of permanent benefit to themselves. Some are qualified to do good as teachers. Their improvement in needlework, domestic labors, and in habits of industry, neatness, order, &c. has been very satisfactory. But it is in reference to religion that we look upon this school with the highest pleasure; and on account of which, we feel bound to render the full tribute of gratitude to the God of grace. Indeed this school, the past year, has been a scene of interest not only to saints on earth, and angels in heaven, but to the adorable Trinity. Over it the Holy Spirit

has delighted to hover; yea, in it he has delighted to dwell. Here the revival, for which we feel so grateful, from which so much has already resulted, and by means of which we hope multitudes more will yield their hearts to God, had its beginning. Five of the girls, during the year, have united with the church. Nine others give most gratifying evidence that they do, in sincerity, love our Lord Jesus Christ. Not one child in the school, over three years of age, is indifferent on the subject of re ||ligion.

Mr. Washburn, after noticing the interesting character of the Bible class and Sabbath school, which are attended by the more advanced scholars together with the brethren of the mis. sion, closes thus:

In conclusion I would remark that the prospects of the mission in relation to its greatest object, the salvation of the people, are far more encouraging than ever before. You will unite with us in thanksgiving to the great Source of all these blessings, and in earnest prayer for the continued and more extended influences of that Spirit, by which alone revolted nations and individuals can be brought back in submission to their rightful King.

Mr. Vaill, of the Union mission, that a series of Information has been received by a letter from religious meetings was held among this portion of the Cherokees, commencing August 3d, at tended on an average from day to day, by 250 or 300 Indians. Twelve sermons were preach. ed by Messrs. Vaill, Washburn, and Palmer, and interpreted; accompanied by exhortations, prayers, and singing. Most fixed and anxious attention was given by the audience during all the meetings. The number of persons who were seriously inquiring the way of life, and requested the prayers of the church, was about fifty. The Lord's supper was administered during the meetings, of which above seventy persons, most of them Cherokees, partook. Eight persons were received to the church on profession of their faith in Christ. The revival is stated never to have been more interesting and promising than at the date of the letter.

Stockbridge Endfans.

EXTRACT FROM A LETTER OF MR. STEVENS,
STATESBURGH, JAN. 13, 1832.

Improvement in Industry.

LAST June a few of our people formed themselves into a society for promoting industry among themselves; a donation of which were to be considered the avails to

was held on the Wednesday following. It || could not speak to tell her. After a little was a day of unusual interest.