distance, which we were informed obtained their colour from the deposit of quantities of guano. Saturday. Saw the saddle-like peak of the fine volcano of Colima, at about seventy miles distant, so huge that it appeared as if not near half that distance. It is not in action at present.

Monday, Nov. 1.-Yesterday morning preached in the cabin from the 11th of Luke, ninth verse; "Ask, and it shall be given unto you," &c.; on the reasons why God has appointed prayer as a mode of worship and communion with him. The subject has afforded me unusual spiritual instruction and comfort in its examination. The word has not been without fruit. This morning several individuals have shown an interest in the lessons of divine truth; and one young man has been brought to repentance for sin. The departure from home, the profligacy of some of his fellow-passengers, the perusal of the Scriptures, and the preaching of the word on board, have awakened him to a sense of his condition as a helpless and needy sinner, and brought him to take refuge in Christ. This morning I had, for the first time, a long conversation with him, which encourages me to hope that he is "born again." He manifests a delightfully repentant, humble, prayerful, inquiring state of mind, which leads me to hope that a good work has been wrought, and that the blessing of God will more and more enrich his heart.

With the first glimmer of morning dawn, Cape St. Lucas became prominent, the extremity of Lower California. We feel as if drawing near our future home.

tion, upon which he is about to erect a lighthouse for the Government. This is a novelty in a Spanish country. It is not many years since there was not one in Spain herself. Not far distant is the mission of La Purissima, one of the twenty-one founded by the Roman Catholics in California. They are nearly all near the coast, but not sufficiently so to be seen. Saturday, 6th.-Last night we went into Monterey with the mails, but darkness hid the landscape from sight. Eighty miles further brings us to the longdesired haven. We have heard here news which tell some of our passengers that they are beggared. At the beginning of the week the city of Sacramento was almost entirely consumed by fire.

Evening.-At noon to-day the Tennessee entered the Golden Gate. How much in the circumstances of the voyage do we see to thank God for. We are told that a violent storm has been raging here for several days, which has rendered many anxious for our safety. But we had been wholly preserved from it. How remarkable that we should have just avoided a storm at the termination of our voyage on the Atlantic side, in the same manner! Here we learn that several vessels have been much injured, and one or two perhaps lost. The only death on board our vessels on either side, was that of a German, who came on board at Panama, from a New Orleans steamer, then very ill, and who lived but a day or two. The few that have been sick have recovered. Some of our fellow-passengers were robbed on the Isthmus; the baggage of some was burnt at Cruces. But "goodness and mercy have followed us." The officers of the vessel have done their utmost to make us comfortable. We have enjoyed the society, sympathy, and assistance of Christian friends along the journey. And now we are placed in the scene of our future labours, laden with all that "loving kindness and tender mercy" can bestow.

Thursday.-Table Mountain was in sight early this morning, so named from its plane top and steep sides. Near it is a white monument, or mark, established at the boundary line of Upper California, between the United States and Mexico. Not many leagues northward of it, is the town of San Diego, whose harbour we entered to exchange mails. It is Monday, Nov. 8th.-Paid a visit this afternoon an old Spanish settlement. It seemed scarce like to Lí Akan, at his house, where he received me very home, though in "the land of the free." A sandy kindly. Thank God that already are seen the blest plain stretched away off into the interior, between fruits of our mission-schools in China, in the preranges of hills. The town is several miles distant sence of some here who are prepared to lead their from the anchorage. We could see it with the glass; newly-arrived countrymen in the acquisition of the but the only hint of its American character was the knowledge of science and religious truth. He tells national flag flying above the low dwellings and bar-me he is acquainted with eight mission scholars of racks of mud. Near the anchorage there were scat- the Morrison school, now in California. tered on the shore, sixteen tenements, of nearly as many kinds, sizes, and materials. Six of them had sign-boards, indicating that they were shops, as much probably for drinking as any other object. Equally conspicuous were eighteen symbols, in the shape of palings enclosing stones marking the places where some of the dwellers had lain them down in their last home. In two hours we were relieved by the sound of the parting salute; and again were dashing aside the blue waves, startling the flocks of sea fowl, watching the flight of the pelican, and the graceful sweeps of birds that looked not unlike the gigantic albatross of the Cape of Good Hope, and marking the steamy puff of the whales, of which, along this coast, you may observe several at once.

The presence of the pupils of our several mission schools at Canton, Macao, Hong-Kong, and Singapore, is the first feature that strikes me in commencing the labours of a missionary among the Chinese here, as a pledge of success. Often our dear brethren there have desponded on account of their slow progress in educating and converting to God the boys under their care. entered into their labours." They laboured, and we are These are men that, by their acquaintance with the English language and customs, their superior knowledge and mental discipline, must wield a powerful influence over their own countrymen. Two at least of them are pious, and may give much assistance in missionary duties.

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It is a striking providence, too, that there is a Friday, 5th.-A most delicious morning. The large supply of Scriptures and tracts on hand. passengers all on deck, inhaling the fresh, sweet air. Boxes of them have been forwarded from different The high sloping shore along which we are running stations to the several clergymen of this city; and a is covered with pasture, which, with the glass, we considerable number have been already distributed see specked with countless herds of half-wild cattle, among the Chinese. Indeed, during the administralike little dots of white, brown, and black. A ranch, tion of Colonel Geary as mayor, there was a public or farming establishment, may here and there be presentation meeting, at which, through an interdiscerned. One of our company is marking the preter, addresses were made to the Chinese by some bearings and local character of a very bold cape that of the clergymen, and copies of the Scriptures forstretches out into the sea, known as Point Concep-mally bestowed. Thus they will see that Christian,

ity is our national religion. Alas, that they cannot When surveying this huui-kwan I conversed with yet comprehend that "they are not all Israel that the Chinese, of whom there were many collected are of Israel," and make allowance for some of the there. They were surprised to find me speaking scenes they witness in this "Christian land." their language, and expressed great satisfaction in To-day I have been under the necessity of provid-meeting me. But already I anticipate the trials of the work. One from Canton regarded me contemptuously, and said, "Keang Yesu," "he's a preacher of Jesus," and then walked away.

ing some clothing, as the "Winfield Scott," the steamer which was expected to bring all my own and a portion of my wife's apparel, which was detained at the Isthmus, has not yet arrived. Almost everything one needs, seems to be here four times what it would cost in "the States." Clothing is more reasonable in price than many other articles. It affords me pleasure here to notice the liberality of Christian friends, and, indeed, of the community generally, towards the ministerial profession, especially in abating the prices of necessary articles.

Nov. 12th. This morning walked to the sea-shore westward of the city, and saw Crinese fishermen hauling a seine, that seemed well filled with the inhabitants of the deep. enrich them, and be of great benefit to our own This field of enterprise will population. They spread the small fish on mats in the sun, cutting them transversely when of the lar ger varieties, that they may dry readily. They will then pack them in salt for their own use. In a hut where a dozen were seated smoking, they complained bitterly of the hostility of the miners, who will not allow them to dig the gold, while they find it, as yet, difficult to get into employment as mechanics and servants; so that many say, "Wu fan yih fan hu kwoh;" "We have no rice to eat, and must return to our country."

Nov. 10th. The opinion of brethren in the ministry here, and, they inform me, in the country also, in relation to the location of the mission, is, that it should be in San Francisco. The reasons suggested are these:--In all other places the Chinese population is either limited, as at Sacramento and Stockton, or transient, as at the different mines. All the emigrants must pass through this city, which is the only port of entry for foreign vessels, and here may receive tracts and the Scriptures. From this the dif- xlix. 12, "Lo, these from the land of Sinim," in the Monday, Nov. 14th.-Yesterday preached on Isaiah ferent sections of the country are easily and cheaply Rev. Mr. Williams' church; and in the afternoon accessible to personal visitation. The people of this city are disposed to support liberally the work, if on Acts xiii. 47, at that of the Rev. Mr. Hunt, Conperformed in their midst, by their contributions in information in regard to my plans, on the part of all gregationalist. Much desire is expressed to receive money; and thus the greater expensiveness of living denominations; and I am led to hope that my lamay be counterbalanced. From this point I can bours will be cordially sustained by all. The latter have most direct and cheap intercourse with the press gentleman once shared in the missionary work in at Ningpo and the brethren in China. And this the Sandwich Islands, and has done good here climate is probably that which will prove most bracing among the people of that nation, of whom many are and healthful, on account of its proximity to the sea, scattered through the mines. Some of these are whose breezes sweep over and refresh it, but die shining examples of Christian character, and observe away thirty miles up the rivers and leave the swampy the Sabbath where all others forget its obligations. shores subject to fevers and to a high degree of heat. These reasons appear conclusive as to the choice of Nov. 21st. Preached yesterday at the Baptist this as the site of the mission. However the ques-church, on John viii. 28. Few out, on account of tion will remain open till I can further consult, per- the storm which has been raging during the past sonally or by letter, with the brethren in the inte- several days, and continues unabated. rior, previous to laying it before the Executive Committee of the Board.

A very interesting field of usefulness is opened before me in the visitation of the sick at the State Hospital. There is always a number of Chinese there, sometimes as many as one hundred, under the care of American physicians and nurses. It seems a most fit place for impressing them favourably with the doctrines of Him who "healed as many as were brought unto Him."

November 11th.-It was announced in one of the city papers, that on last Wednesday a temple had been consecrated to idolatrous worship by the Chinese. So Satan, I thought, has anticipated me. To-day I visited the building, and ascertained to my joy that it is only a hwui-kwan or "company's hall." The Chinese band together in large companies for their mutual advantage. By this means information is circulated, heavy expenses are avoided, and personal effects better cared for. Four or five such companies are said to have been formed here. At their respective head-quarters officers are appointed to attend to their affairs, and a hall is erected as a rendezvous, and lodging-place for strangers. As usual at home, they have performed certain ceremonies at the opening of these halls. And it was the celebration of such an occasion which was mistaken for the consecration of an idol temple. No temple yet exists in California.

Nov. 26th, Friday. Thus far I have been able to hear of fifteen young Chinese in California, who have attended the various mission schools in their own land. They give promise of honour and usefulness, although few are yet Christians.

To-day, called on Mr. Frontin, Danish consul, and was by him accompanied to the hwui kwan, or hall, on the hill, and introduced to Song Achick. This young man is the most influential of the Chinese in the city; and he owes it to his education at a missionary school at Hong Kong. He was eight years under the instruction of the Rev. S. R. Brown, an American. At the expiration of that time, in 1847, he spent some time at Shanghai, as a linguist, or Chinese clerk in an English mercantile house. Afterwards he was appointed interpreter to the Police Court at Hong Kong. He is the individual who rendered the most efficient assistance to his countrymen soon after his arrival last spring, in their difficulties with Gov. Bigler, and with the miners; and indeed assisted to write the famous letter to that functionary, which attracted so much attention throughout our country. He is an enterprising man. Within a few weeks, he purchased, in company with two or three of his countrymen, a cargo of rice, just arrived, from which they realized a very handsome profit. Song Achick appears well disposed towards the instruction of his countrymen. It seems a remarkable providence, that within a few days, as

missionary efforts are about being commenced among the Chinese, the late chief of the company, a low, bad man, who only obtained his eminence from his having learned to speak English, while once in the employment of cook upon a Charleston packet, has been laid aside by an attack of hemorrhage from the lungs, and has in consequence resigned his post, with the intention of returning to his own country. Song Achick is regarded by the American community here as a man of more than common ability. He received us in an office attached to the hall of the company whose chief he is. His dress is the native silk gown, close pants, and embroidered shoes. His address impresses strangers as both dignified and courteous. His education is probably defective in the Chinese classics, but he may reach power under his own government, on the basis of wealth, and hereafter wield an important influence over the undisclosed but portentous destinies of the vast empire of whose subjects he is begotten.

INDIA: FURRUKHABAD MISSION.

JOURNAL OF THE REV. A. H. SEELEY.

frequently make a god, and bow down before it, and worship it. "Yes, sir, what you say is all true, Hindus do just so," said many at once. Well is not this very foolish as well as wicked? "Indeed it is foolishness. We know very well that the idol is nothing," said one, "but this has been the custom of our fathers, and this is Hindu religion; so what can we do?"

I now told them that God was very angry with idolaters, and that he will turn them all into hell, with all nations who forget him, if they did not believe upon Jesus Christ, the only Saviour of sinners. They listened with much respect, and said "Yes," yes;" "that is good;" "that is true;" to every thing I said: but I think without the least sincerity, and with the full determination to make idols and worship them, as all their fathers have done before them.

November 13th.-To-day marched nine miles, and visited three villages around Mudanpore; found all the people sunk in the greatest ignorance and superstition; there were no pandits, no schools, and none could read. At one of these villages, around the trunk of the sacred pipal tree, upon a mound of dirt, were placed ten idols, most rudely carved from the common sand-stone; most of them but a short time before had had water thrown over them; flowers,

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upon the mound, I inquired if these were their gods. One man said, "No, they are not gods." Another reproved him very sharply, and affirmed that "they November 12th.-Encamped to-day in a fine mango were gods." I asked, if they are not gods, why are grove, with the ruins of an old fort in view, the out- offerings made to them? "Oh," he said, "the women side walls of which were all broken down, although bring them. But I know that there is but one several arches of the inner buildings are still stand- God, who is in heaven, and I worship him." There ing. It was built about three hundred years ago, was a boldness and a manliness in this man's manby the Nawab of Furrukhabad, and destroyed when ner, and in the avowal of his opinion, which I have he determined to make that city his residence. The seldom seen. I told him that he was right; that village here is a large one, and contains a school there is but one God, and could be but one, and under the direction of Government, with about fifty hoped he would continue to preach this doctrine boys, some of them studying philosophy, astronomy, until his countrymen forsook the worshipping of arithmetic, &c., in their own languages. The Lieu- idols. He was greatly pleased with this, and com tenant Governor of the North-West Provinces commenced with great fluency to show the absurdity of menced an educational scheme for the improvement calling a stone a god. I entirely agreed with him, of the vernacular schools in February, 1850. This but at the same time told him that a renouncing of scheme extended over the districts of Agra, Aligarh, idols, and the belief in one God, could never secure Bareli, Etawah, Furrukhabad, Mynpoorie, Muthuru, the favour of God or the forgiveness of our sins. I and Shahjahanpur. In these districts there are now then explained to all of them the necessity of an more than 3000 schools, in which instruction is atonement for sin, and directed them to Christ as imparted to more than 25,000 children. The object the only one through whom we can be saved. has not been to introduce a totally new system of instruction into these native schools, but to raise the tone and character of them. And although religion is carefully kept out of every part of the instruction, still we cannot but believe that much good will come out of them.

In passing a small Hindu temple, I saw a woman make an offering to the idol, consisting of flowers and other things, and then bow down before the idol. I stopped, and began talking to a man who was near, making twine for fish-nets, of what I had just seen, Yes, he said, many women come and worship here. He seemed to wish to convey to my mind that he thought none but women were silly enough to worship the image. Very soon others began to assemble from different parts. I spoke to them for some time, trying to point out to them the extreme folly of worshipping that which we have made with our own hands. I asked them if they did not, from the same stone, take a piece and make a mill to grind their wheat in, another to pound their spices on, and of the rest of it if they did not

In the afternoon read the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew to the servants and others, and tried to show them the necessity of laying up a treasure in heaven. In the evening visited Mudanpore. Dhoukal spoke to about fifty prisoners who were working on the roads. Some of them could read; so we distributed some books among them. Several persons came to my tent for books. Near this village is a banyan tree, forty-nine feet in circumference.

We next day encamped about one mile from Bewar, broke the cross piece of one of the tents, and gave a cooley two annas, about six cents, to carry it fifteen miles to Mynpoorie to be mended; this sum was more than he could have earned if he had remained at home, so he was very glad to go. I gave him, indeed, all he asked. In walking this morning to our encamping ground, I met a cooley, who begged me to employ him; he said he had no work, and could get none, that no one cared for him, and he should certainly starve if I did not have pity on him. I offered to employ him to cut grass for

my horse; this he refused, saying, "How can I do such work?" Now this poor fellow was really in a starving condition, yet rather than do any work which does not strictly belong to his caste, he would beg, and almost starve. The penalty of refusing to conform to the rules of caste is so severe that none are found indifferent to it, although many are ready to acknowledge the evils of it. Visited a village in the way, and reached our tent about nine o'clock; it had just arrived, and nothing was done towards pitching it, nor any preparation for breakfast, but in a little while the tent was ready, and at twelve o'clock our breakfast, too.

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