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tations, that he will soon arise and vindi- || evening, the girls came again, and wished cate his Son's name among them.

9. "You have been praying for us," says one heathen, "for several years; but does God hear your prayers?" Another sarcastically observes, "Mrs. Poor's untimely death, was doubtless, one of the blessings of her serving Jesus." I seem to be constantly furnished with new motives to pray, that Jesus would be with me to give his word success. Can rejoice that the work of converting the soul belongs to God only. He will exert his power in the best time.

12. Recommenced the practice of holding a meeting weekly with those in the family and school, who are in any degree inclined to attend to the concerns of their souls. After meeting this evening, Marial, one of the native girls, stood, apparently desirous of speaking with me; but, as I was busy, she went away.

31. Have attended, with much interest, to Scott's references on the passage, “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment." There appears to be something peculiarly sweet and sacred in the character of the Holy Ghost, which never before so deeply engaged my attention. It has been a delightful theme for contemplation.

Instances of serious inquiry among the. girls..

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This evening, four girls came into my room, and with tears requested me to give them advice concerning their souls. first, I seemed to have no words to speak with them. I explained to them the office of the Spirit, as mentioned above, and endeavored to show them their guilt in so long rejecting the Savior. They all wept; said but little, except that they were great sinners. After praying with them, I sent them away. Immediately after, Nicholas came to inquire, in what manner he should converse with persons, who were concerned for their souls. There has been an unusual seriousness among the boys for several days past. The language of my heart is,

"Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly dove,
With all thy quickening powers."

The reply appears to be, "Grieve not the Spirit." "Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it."

14. Received a letter this evening from Sir Richard Ottley. The kindness of Christian friends in this season of adversity is a rich cordial to my spirits.

16. Visited the government schoolmaster, who continues ill, and addressed a number assembled at his house. In the

me to speak with them on religious subjects. Their attention to the word spoken, is truly encouraging, and calls for gratitude. I find much freedom and pleasure in urging the great truths of the Gospel upon the attention of individuals.

16. Visited the government schoolmaster. He appears to think it impossible that this people should be, in heart, converted to the Christian religion. He asked me where those prophecies were to be found, which relate to the general prevalence of Christianity. In the evening, the girls came again.

17. Sabbath. Preached at Mallagum After the with more interest than usual. service was concluded, as the people were inclined to tarry, I addressed them again. At the rest house, in the afternoon, had much conversation with the Oodiah. is impossible," said he, "for Jesus Christ to deliver the people from the power of the devil. They are too firmly under his influence."

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O, that He, who was manifested to destroy the works of the devil, would here manifest his power and grace!

I learn from Nicholas, that since Dwight left Oodooville, where he was for some months, he has been required by his parents to fast one day in a week, that his former good luck may return to him. Dwight submitted to it for a short time, but now utterly refuses to do it, saying, it is a vain and superstitious custom. He continues his studies with great diligence and interest, and conducts himself much to our satisfaction.

Interesting Notices.

18. This afternoon, Niles, who spends part of the day in teaching the girls, informed me that one of them, Chelly, was sick, and that she wept much on thinking of the sufferings of Christ for sinners. Porter came to inquire how persons would feel, who had been renewed by the Spirit of God. He appeared to be more awake to the subject, than I have before seen him. He is active in conversing with the boys on the concerns of their souls. This evening the girls came, as usual. Chelly's countenance appeared cheerful and happy. She expressed her love to Christ.

20. Visited the government schoolmaster, and read some prophecies relative to the extent of Christ's kingdom. Conversed with several other persons, who were pres

ent. When speaking with the people, I feel that the word is not a dead letter. At the family meeting for religious inquiry this evening, twenty or thirty were present. They appeared more solemn and attentive

to the word than heretofore. Some spoke, with confidence that they were serving Christ;-particularly Porter, Lawrence, Tappan, and Valen. In the afternoon, visited a school. The truths of the Gospel, which the boys treasure up in their memories, prepare them profitably to hear exhortations to repent and believe on Christ. In my visits among the people, I met with the Oodiah. After a little conversation with him, he promised to come this week and converse with me at my house.

Had an interesting conversation with Nicholas. He renders important assistance in the work of the mission, and feels that he is personally interested in the prosperity of Zion. He gave me a favorable account of his eldest sister. I trust she has received Christ by faith.

Tappan, who is a small boy, (ten years old,) dwells much, it appears, in his conversation with the other boys, on the sublime and awful. Nicholas informs me that he overheard him, a few days ago, addressing, in a formal manner, some boys smaller than himself, on the subject of Christ's coming to judge the world. Nicholas thought, at first, that the boy was at prayer; but soon found he was exhorting the boys to attend to the salvation of their souls.

21. Felt much encouraged in my work, by the perusal of Hall's sermons on the work of the Holy Spirit. It appeared quite new, although I have read it many times.

22. Sent, by way of England, a package of letters to America. Spent part of the afternoon in speaking to the people as I found them in the street; addressed a company at the rest house. They appeared to be a little alarmed at my earnestness. I found it easy to deliver the Lord's message.

I have long been in the habit of spending Friday evening with the boys, in hearing a lesson, which they learn in the course of the week, when out of school. After hearing their lessons, I ventured to tell them that the Lord was, in a special manner, among us, that it was a critical season with them, and that their guilt and punishment would be great indeed, if they hardened their hearts in sin. After this, four girls came. Chilly ventured to request to be baptized. I learn from Niles, that Marial expressed to him the same wish, and that he explained to her the nature of the ordinance, and the responsibility of those who are baptized.

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schoolmaster; found him more unwell, and more disposed to favor the cause of Christ. He told me he had been advising his son to receive Christianity. Cannot fully believe this.

Seven girls came this evening, and appear to be in earnest in seeking the salvation of their souls.

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Have contemplated, with much interest of late, Christ's last promise to his apostles, "Lo, I am with you." It me, that this promise is fulfilled in its highest and most important sense, when the Savior is present with his missionaries, to make the word preached effectual to the conviction and conversion of the heathen. In this sense I earnestly desire his presence.

24. Sabbath. Almost daily such passages of Scripture occur to my mind, with new force and beauty, as invite to fervent prayer for the salvation of this people. Have thought much to-day of the woman of Canaan. Since she, by her importunity, obtained her heart's desire, even when the Savior himself appeared to shut out her prayer; what may not those expect who may urge before him the fulfilment of a thousand promises like the following,"Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full."

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Early this morning, went to the government schoolmaster. Had an opportunity of conversing with him alone. I told him freely why I could not indulge the hope that he had truly believed on Christ. He heard me patiently, but made little reply to what I said. On my return I found a Brahmin from Mullugum, waiting for me. This is a man, with whom I have formerly had much conversation. He came now in consequence of my having several times called at his house when he was absent. He says he is convinced of the vanity of worshipping idols, and thinks the Christian religion is true; but urges the impossibility of leaving his present employment, saying, that he has no other means of obtaining a subsistence. I endeavored to shew him the folly and danger of the course he was pursuing. After much conversation and prayer with him, he left me, promising to come again. On his leaving, I offered him some tracts, but he was unwilling to take them.

I have a strong hope, that the Lord will make a glorious display of his grace among this people.

In the forenoon, preached in the church. In the afternoon, at the rest house. Three or four head men were present. All heard more attentively than usual, while I attempted to disclose the scenes that await us at death and judgment. One of the head-men observed, "None will join your cause, except those who are influenced by the hope of worldly gain." On this prin

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ciple, he accounted for the fact, that any were willing to be employed in our service, or in any way connected with us. He furnished proof; I told him, of what I had often said, that whoever receives this religion, or does any thing to aid its progress, shall be profited by it, even in this world. In the evening, heard, as usual, the sabbath lessons of the boys and girls in the school, and of the servants in the family.

I have increasing reason to hope that the word will become a savor of life unto life, at least, to some, in this place.

D. POOR.

It appears that the religious excitement at Tillipally, of which the foregoing journal of Mr. Poor gives a pleasing account, commenced soon after the death of Mrs, Poor. This is stated in the joint letter. We think we can see, also, the sanctifying effect of affliction, in the case of Mr. Poor.

It should be remembered, that Mr. Poor's journal breaks off in the very midst of this state of seriousness at the station. During the last day but one, concerning the events of which any thing is recorded, seven girls are said to have come to Mr. Poor, with inquiries respecting their spiritual and eternal interests. The letter from Mr. Woodward, moreover, an extract from which is given at the close of the joint letter, implies, that as late, probably, as October, the special efforts among the pious youth, and the solicitude among those who were not pious, had not ceased. We hope that more intelligence, of a deeply interesting nature, is yet to be received from that mission.

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gain health and strength rapidly in Smyrna, are, in some measure, disappointed. The winter air here proves too humid and chilly for his feeble health, and his physician has strongly recommended a sea voyage, and a change for a milder climate. This consideration, in connexion with our wish to see Egypt, and to be in Syria next spring, if possible, has induced us to determine on a voyage to Alexandria. We have, accordingly, engaged a passage in an Austrian vessel, and to-morrow is the day appointed for sailing. Mr. Werry, the English consul, has given us letters to Mr. Salt, the Consul General, at Cairo, and eirculars addressed to all English consuls and agents, requesting them to afford us all the protection and assistance, which they would afford to English travellers, and guarantying the payment of any sums of money, for which we may have occasion to draw. Mr. Vanlennep, Mr. Lee, Capt. Ray, and some other friends, have very. kindly furnished us with many articles of provision and comfort for our voyage. We have also letters of credit and recommendation from Mr. Vanlennep, and Mr. Lee, for Alexandria.

We have lately had letters from Malta, informing us that Mr. Wolfe, a converted Jew from Poland, who has been residing some time at Cambridge, in England, to qualify himself for the work, has come into the Mediterranean, as a missionary to his kinsmen according to the flesh. He has been at Gibraltar, Malta, and Alexandria, and was, when we heard last, at Cairo. Dr. Naudi has written us twice by Mr. Wolfe's request, desiring that one of us might join him as soon as possible, in order to be at Jerusalem together. We earnestly hope to meet with him in Egypt, or Syria.

In our letter by Capt. Ray, we have expressed our views and wishes in respect to sending a printing press, as soon as possible, to Malta, to be established there for a time, or to come to Smyrna, as circumstances may direct.

We have also sent you, an extract of a letter from the Rev. Mr. Wilson of Malta, by which you will perceive, that we might probably, print for the London Society's missionaries, so as to lessen considerably the expenses of the establishment. For the present, we see no prospect of being able to get any thing more printed, till a missionary press is received. We would not be impatient. We desire to acquiesce in the will of God, whatever it may

be. Mr. Jacob Vanlennep has written his brothers from Paris, that, while in England, he put a letter and a parcel from you, on board a vessel bound to this place; but they have not yet come to hand.

Our hopes that brother Parsons would

But we do feel as if there was no time to be lost. These are, indeed, days of trouble in this country. But let us not forget that the walls of Jerusalem were once built in "troublous times." The same thing may, with the blessing of God, take

place again. For this let us hope, and
pray, and labor.

Most affectionately your brethren,
PLINY FISK.

LEVI PARSONS.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM MR. TEM-
PLE TO A GENTLEMAN IN BOSTON,

IT will be remembered, that Mr. Temple sailed from Boston on the 2d of January, for Malta; with a view to reside on that island, till circumstances shall render a removal to Smyrna, or some other part of Western Asia, a measure of evident expediency. With him was sent the printing press, so much desired by Messrs. Fisk and Parsons, which is to go jato operation as soon as a printer can be obtained, and types for printing the Romaic, or modern Greek, arrive from Paris,

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I AM happy to inform you, that I am at last on the ground where Paul shook the viper from his hand, and felt no harm. Our passage on the whole, was pleasant, though long. We arrived here on the 22d inst. after being at sea 50 days.

But what shall I say about Malta? I have been within its walls only part of one day, and am not, therefore, qualified to say much from my own observation.

I was cordially received by Dr. Naudi and the Rev. Mr. Wilson, who speak only the language of encouragement, in reference to the plans of the Board in this quarter. I am much pleased with the apparent piety of these gentlemen. Heard Mr. Wilson preach an excellent sermon last evening. He is only 26 years of age; and is master of the Romaic and Italian tongues, the latter of which is spoken by a large portion of the Maltese, and, indeed, all around the Mediterranean.

The American consul informed me, that there may be from 50 to 100 Jews in this city. They have a synagogue, and enjoy all the privileges of other citizens. They are rich and respectable. Mr. Wolfe, a converted Jew, from London, on his way to Jerusalem, was recently here, and visited, with Mr. Wilson, the synagogue of his brethren. Mr. Wilson hopes he made a good impression, in reference to Christianity. Mr. Wolfe has gone to Jerusalem on a mission to his brethren.

I am informed, that there are in this city,|| 21 Catholic churches; and three places, where religious services are performed in English.

This city is a strongly fortified castle, completely surrounded by thick and high

walls, on which are mounted many cannon.
Four thousand men are constantly employ-
ed as soldiers, to man the bulwarks, and
patrol the streets. The streets are rather
narrow,
entirely paved, and perfectly clean.
You may walk about the city by day, or
by night, as safely as in Boston. The
houses are spacious and lofty.

There are only three entrances into the city, which are by means of draw-bridges; and these are drawn up every night at eleven o'clock, and thus prevent the entrance or departure of any one till the next morning.

The Catholics, Mr. Wilson informs me, are extremely bigotted, and entirely under the influence of the priests. They dare not keep Bibles in their houses,---for that is a sin, which must be confessed to the priests, and then the sacred treasure must be brought forth and burnt. Still, however, Mr. W. thinks light is gradually advancing, and the priests becoming a little more liberal. Dr. Naudi is a Catholic; but the fact, that he is Secretary to the Maltese Bible Society, and a most ardent friend to all the evangelical enterprises of the day, tells you how good a Catholic he is. I wish Malta were full of such Catholics as he; but, alas, Mr. Wilson says he has not found another like him among all the Catholics of his acquaintance.

I write you in much haste, and you will not forget that I am only giving you a prima facie view of things here. Affectionately yours,

DANIEL TEMPLE.

MISSION AMONG THE CHOCTAWS.

EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL KEPT
AT ELLIOT.

(Continued from p. 80.)

Jan. 1, 1822. We examined the boys' school, and were much gratified with the appearance of the scholars. Their attention to their studies, and their eagerness to learn, were very striking. They were examined in reading, spelling, writing, arith metic, and grammar; and in translating English words and sentences into Choctaw, and Choctaw words into English. This last exercise has been recently adopted in the school, and is attended with much promise of future good. An Indian was present, who came about 40 miles to visit us, bringing two large boys, whom he wished to place in the school. But, as the boys, who have not yet returned since vacation, will about complete our number of scholars, and as his boys were large, we declined receiving thein. He, however, was very importunate, particularly for one

of them, who was his own son; and told us, if we would instruct him, he would engage that the son should be obedient to us in every respect. After earnest entreaty, on the part of the parent and child, and much consultation among the brethren of the mission, we finally concluded to receive the boy. On hearing the result, they both manifested a joy well suited to the occasion. But, the same day, we were obliged to refuse two other large boys, for the want of more fellow laborers.

More laborers needed.

2. Our pressing need of more assistant missionaries, was made a subject of conversation and prayer. While together, we resolved to request the Prudential Committee to send to this station such fellowhelpers, as can aid us in our most important labors:-viz. a blacksmith, a shoemaker, who is also a tanner and currier, a tailor or tailoress, a cook, two farmers, a house-carpenter and joiner, an evangelist, and a physician. Great expense is incurred, and great inconvenience suffered from the want of the above persons.

4. This morning the painful intelligence was brought to us, that Capt. Levi Perry, one of our neighbors, was murdered, about two miles from us, by an Indian, in the night. As near as we can learn, this is one of the sad effects of whiskey. About noon, the murderer, without trying to escape, or make any resistance, was killed.

Instances of serious inquiry.

6. Sabbath. A blessed day to our souls. Our meetings here have been solemn. Stillness and tears have been observable.

7. This morning we hear the cry from sinners, "What shall we do to be saved?" A hired man is in much distress of mind. This is also one of the good days for the concert of prayer. Did our friends know, that a few precious souls here are awakened to a sense of their danger, we trust they would have union and fervor of soul in praying for the mission at Elliot. It has been refreshing for us to plead with God, that his Son may possess this heathen land as his own inheritance.

10. Our mason left us, this morning, in great distress of mind. His hands and voice trembled, from a sense of his danger, as he parted from us.

12. Three hired men have just arrived from Mayhew. About sunset, brother Kingsbury came to us, and we joyfully welcomed him once more to our house.

13. Sabbath. Brother Kingsbury preached at this place, and brother Bardwell and Byington went to Capt. Trumbull's.

16. Two house-joiners left us this morn

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ing. One of them, a native of Ireland, we hope, has become a sincere and humble follower of the Lord Jesus, during his short residence with us. Little, perhaps, did the founders of this mission think, that it would be the gate of heaven for people of a foreign nation.

19. Eight scholars returned. No satisfactory reason was given for their late return to school. Parents have not yet learned the importance of punctuality in sending their children to us. About sunset we were gladdened by the arrival of brothers Jewell and Pride. Brother Pride has come to reside with us a while, that he may learn the Choctaw language.

20. This was a good Sabbath to our souls. We have been allowed again to commemorate the dying love of the Lord Jesus.

21. This morning brother Howes left us to go to the Hills, in order to bring up our supplies. Our blacksmith left us this morning. We have no one at present to work in the shop. Often have our necessities reminded us of our dear brother Fisk. May the Lord, ere long, provide one to fill his place in this mission.

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Names appropriated to Children.

22. As provision has been made, by generous individuals and associations, for the support of a number of our dear children, we have selected a number, and named them agreeably to the wishes of their benefactors. To a little girl, supported by the Heathen School Society in Charleston, S. C., we gave the name of Eliza Beach. To several boys we gave the following names, furnished by their patrons;-James Patterson, supported by a Female Benevolent Society in Philadelphia; Robert Thacher, by William Thacher and Sarah Jewell, Philadelphia; Jesse Appleton, by a Juvenile Benevolent Society, Brunswick, Me.; Daniel Dana, by the Elliot Society, Newburyport, Mass.; William Hollingshead, by Mrs. C. Neil, Charleston, S.C.; and Joshua B. Lawrence, by J. B. L. Salem, Mass. We also gave the name of our late much beloved brother, Aries V. Williams, to another little boy.

We trust, that the friends, to whom these names are dear, will never forget these children, on whom they have now been bestowed by us.

24. Brother Kingsbury left us this morning to return to Mayhew. Our prayer to God is, that he may long live to make known a Savior's love, and see happy fruits of his labors.

Employments of the Children.

Feb. 2. Have been actively employed: this week, in our various labors. The boy

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