Paragon, Capt. Brown, for these islands, to act as an assistant missionary. We had scarcely finished reading this letter, when the Paragon hove in sight. We soon had the pleasure of welcoming Sandwich to our habitation. He is the bearer of a considerable number of letters from our friends in America. We trust that He, who has kindly watched over him, while crossing the tempestuous ocean, will preserve him from the vices of this land, and make him the instrument of doing much good to his benighted countrymen.

Friendly attentions of the King. May 4. The king called on us this morning, examined our new house, the cellar, &c. and said it was all "miti." Being asked if he should like to have a framed house built for himself, he replied in the affirmative, but intimated that he might, perhaps, have trouble about the pay.

ten me;"-"Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget; yet will I not forget thee." Isa. xlix, 14, 15.]

In this land, there are many infants, that are left with as little care as was this child:

nay, mothers sometimes destroy their little ones, to save the trouble of taking care of them. Formerly, when sharks were worshipped by a particular class of the natives, infants were often sacrificed, by throwing them into the sea, to be devoured by the monsters.

12. Thomas Hopoo made an interesting visit to the king and several chiefs, and conversed with them respecting the laws of the great Jehovah. Whenever we converse with this people respecting the Christian religion, it is very rarely the case that any objection is made to it. Many are

himself continued his studies. He said he

was ashamed to begin again. As he left us, he took occasion, from the appearance of rain, to say, "You must not pray for rain now, as I am going to have a grand hoodah-hoodah." Thomas Hopoo told him, Jehovah would send rain when it was best.

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6. Sabbath. A full meeting. Mr. Thurston preached from 2 Cor. v, 17, "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, hold all things are become new." It is pleasant to see so many disposed to attend our meetings on this holy day. We hope the word preached will become a savor of life unto life unto some. Our Sabbath-school is weekly becoming more interesting. Some portion of Scripture is usually read and interpreted, after which, they recite in concert, their lessons, composed mostly of passages of Scripture translated into their own tongue. The school closes with prayer, either in English, or Owhyhee. A number of gentlemen, officers of vessels, were present, and were highly gratified,

June 13. The schooner Eagle, just returned from Atooi, in endeavoring to get within the harbor, ran aground. She was got off, however, without much difficulty. The entrance of the harbor is very narrow, yet vessels of 500 or 600 tons burden may come in with safety, in good weather.

Examination of the School.

14. The fourth quarterly examination of the school. A number of gentlemen were present. Mr. Jones, the American Consul, was one of them. Kahoomanoo* came in during the examination, and appeared to be pleased. The school appeared to pretty good advantage. The greater part of the scholars are now able to read in the Bible. Some have made good improvement in the art of writing. On the whole, their progress during the last year, has exceeded our most sanguine expectations. Could our patrons and friends have witnessed the examination to-day, and heard some of our pupils read in the Bible intelligibly and understandingly, and a few, it is to be hoped, with feelings of gratitude and obedience, we believe they would say, we have not labored in vain. The prospect of more extensive usefulness is brightening, and we have good ground for believing that a great and glorious harvest of souls will be gathered from this now wretched, degraded and miserable people. It was mentioned, that a Report of the

Janguage to Zion, when she said, "The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgot

* In former communications this name was written Kaamanoo. It should be remember

not yet settled. Kahoomanoo is the most honored widow of Tamahamaha, and possess es great influence. Editor,

school would be prepared and read tomorrow evening; also a Report of the orphan school fund.

15. This evening, in connexion with our weekly meeting, the first Report of the school, and of the orphan school fund, was exhibited. A number of gentlemen were present, who have contributed to the support of the orphan children now in the family.

16. A visit from Captains Ebbets and Davis, this afternoon. They took tea with us, and kindly offered to do what they could to obtain donations for the orphan school, expressing their approbation of the object, and their high satisfaction in the Report, which was read last evening. Hitherto the paper, containing the names of those, who have made donations for this object, has been in the hands of our friend, Mr. Hunnewell. At the offer of Captains Ebbets and Davis, they will take it, and, it is presumed, they will obtain more than could otherwise be obtained for the support of these children of want.

17. Mr. Chamberlain sick with the dysentery. His loss from the domestic concerns is severely felt. May we suitably revere the hand of God, in all our sicknesses, trials and afflictions; and may they tend to detach our hearts and affections from earth, and fix them on that blessed world, where sickness, and pains, and afflictions, are unknown, and where sin, the cause of all our evils, can never enter.

18. Messrs. Thurston and Loomis made an excursion into the country to-day, and procured a number of young trees, which we have transplanted into our door-yard, for the benefit of the shade.

Sickness in the Mission Family.

20. Mrs. Loomis ill,-threatened with the dysentery. Thomas Hopoo no better. Several others of the family are in a feeble state.

21. Mrs. Bingham, after superintending the concerns of the family one week, in its present afflicted state, is taken ill. These afflictions we receive from the kind hand of our covenant God and Father. "Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth; and scourgeth every son, whom he receiveth." May our afflictions be sanctified, and then they will be counted among our choicest blessings.

23. Still we continue to feel the scourges of the rod. Mr. Bingham and George

Sandwich have been threatened with sickness. The health of Mr, Ruggles is feeble. Mr. Chamberlain is better, and Mrs. Loomis is convalescing. But our fears are alarmed for Thomas Hopoe, as he finds no relief from his disorder, but continues to grow worse, We hope that the Lord

has something more for him to do among his perishing countrymen. We know, however, that the Lord will do right, even should he take him from us, in the commencement of his labors.

24. Mr. Thurston watched with Hopoo, last night. This morning he appears much better, and it is hoped his disorder has received a check, and that, with careful attention, and the divine blessing on the means used, he will be preserved to us still longer, to labor in this vineyard of the Lord. Mr. Bingham continues ill, and unable to preach in his turn. How frail is man! How soon we wither and die at the touch of the Almighty!

25. The house, in which we have usually had public worship, is too small to accommodate those who attend; and it is apprehended, that no part of our framed dwelling house will be sufficiently commodious for the purpose.

26. The health of the family is considerably better. Hopoo is recovering. The little orphan babe is, however, very unwell.

The little Orphan Child.`

27. This morning, we called in Dr. Holman to visit the orphan child. It is very weak, and we have little hope of its recovery. The doctor supposes it to have the dropsy in the head.

Mrs. Thurston takes charge of the scholars, who have been under the care of Mrs. Bingham, in number 15, six of them have finished reading the Gospel of Matthew, which has been daily expounded to them, with great care, for several months past, while they have listened with pleasing attention. They make a very interesting school. One class reads twice a day in the New Testament, which is explained, as usual, at the time of reading. About half the scholars at the station still remain under the care of Mr. Loomis.

28. Dr. Holman called again to visit the sick babe. It is evidently sinking.-This has been the warmest day we have yet had at the islands, the mercury rising, in the shade, to 86°.

29. Last night, between 10 and 11 o'clock, the little distressed orphan child died. The funeral has been attended this afternoon. We endeavored to make it an instructive lesson to us all, especially to the children of the family and school. After the prayer and address, the following hymn, composed for the occasion, was

sung.

Lines occasioned by the death of the little
Orphan Child.

How great the condescending love
Of Him, who rules the skies;

When, on his mission from above,

He hushed the Orphan's sighs.

His holy arm would oft caress
The feeblest infant race;
Oft deign'd his holy lips to bless,
When faith implor'd the grace.

While friendless infancy complains,
Compassion fills his eyes;
Still on a throne of love he reigns,
Still hears the Orphan's cries.

He sends his messengers of peace,
Where man in darkness lies,
To heal and guide his sinking race,
And hush the Orphan's sighs.

Sweet Charity obeys his voice,-
Swift to the sufferer flies,-
Too late she heard its plaintive.notes,
Death hush'd the Orphan's sighs.

Most of the mission family, with the children of the school, followed in procession to the grave. We told the children, that we should leave it there, till the morning of the resurrection, when all the dead would hear the voice of the Son of God, and come forth, some to life eternal, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. We exhorted them to prepare for death and the day of judgment, when all would be acquitted or condemned according to their characters. Those, who were good, would be happy, and those, who were bad, would be miserable for ever.

(To be continued.)

The journal of Mr. Bingham, written while he was at Atooi, (which we shall commence next month,) confirms what we said in our May number, as to Tamoree's resignation of his authority; but states, in addition to our former knowledge on the subject,-that Rehoreho refused to accept his resignation. This is very pleasing intelligence, as there seems to be good reason for believing Tamoree to be a liberal, warm, and somewhat enlightened friend and patron of the missionaries. When Reho-reho returned to Woahoo, Tamoree went with him; and was, soon after his arrival, married to Kahoomanoo,

the honored widow of Tamahamaha; having, for a sufficient cause, previously dissolved his connexion with Tapoolee, his former queen. This new connexion must necessarily increase his influence and power with the people, and with Reho-reho; and the mission will, we trust, derive advantage from it.

The fact stated in the journal, that Tamoree was once a drunkard, but is now temperate, affords ground for hope, that Reho-reho, -who is by no means destitute of native

good sense, and of a susceptibility to mild and judicious influence,-will also reform; and, coming within the attraction of divine truth, will draw after him, like Pomare, the great body of his people. The grand desideratum with the missionaries, is, to obtain for their message the heuring ear. This being secur ed, an understanding heart will, in a multitude of cases, be quite sure to follow. In all countries, but especially in countries which are uncivilized, the example of chief men goes very far. It is easy to see, that if the king of the islands should attend diligently on the instructions of the missionaries, his subjects, to a great extent, would do so too. The truths of the Gospel, which always have been, and always will be mighty through God, would thus be brought to act upon them with great and increasing energy; and Woahoo and Atooi might soon become like Taheite and Eimeo.

Indeed, the prospects of this mission were, at the last dates, more encouraging, although the mission had been established less than two years, than were the prospects at the Society Islands, after the missionaries had labored there more than 10 years. To God be. longs to Him be all the glory.

The schools at Woahoo and Atooi are greatly prospered. The children are affectionate and docile. The seed is sown, and the soil seems to be prolific. They are all taught the fundamental truths of the Gospel; and no one objects. Indeed, these blessed truths are inculcated in every school under the patronage of the Board; and, so far as we know, at every school among the heathen, which has been instituted and is instructed by Protestant missionaries.

The voyage to the Society Islands, was postponed by Tamoree; for reasons which he

deemed sufficient, and which, in a very friend. ly manner, he stated in a letter to the missionaries.

On the whole, we were never more convinced, that the Sandwich Islands present an important field for missionary labor. It is im

portant in respect to seamen of different nations, multitudes of whom go there every year. It is important in respect to the adja. cent continents and islands. It is central; and from it heralds of salvation may go to the tribes and nations in the north-western and western parts of America, in the north-eastern and eastern parts of Asia, and on the numerous islands of the Pacific. Should divine providence bless the labors of the missionaries,

it will probably be found expedient to establish a missionary school there, to which natives may be brought from the several regions, and in which they may be fitted for usefulness to their countrymen,-And why may not missionaries to the neighboring continents and islands, be raised up from the youth of Owhyhee, Woahoo and Atooi? Are there no more Obookiah's there. No more, with hearts as warm, minds as strong, and resolutions as inflexible, as he possessed? We believe there are many such; and that the enjoyment of the same privileges, and of the sanctifying, enlightening, elevating influence of the same religion, will yet bring them forth for the enlargement and glory of Zion.

PALESTINE MISSION.

JOURNAL OF MR. PARSONS, FROM THE TIME WHEN HE LEFT JERUSALEM.

IT will be remembered, that our number for February, contained the journal of Mr. Parsons, while at Jerusalem. This continuation, or rather, (as it probably is,) this completion of his journal, was received since our last number was sent to the press. We request our readers to go through with it, before they read the letter from Mr. Fisk, which follows.

May 8, 1821. At six in the morning, left the holy city Jerusalem, and arrived at Rama a little past mid-day. At the Greek monastery, I was received with every expression of friendship. After some refreshment, set out for Jaffa, and arrived before sunset. Saw by the way very extensive and neatly cultivated fields of tobacco, vines, cotton and grain. At Jaffa gate Í was stopped by two Turkish soldiers in front of several cannon. One Turk stood at my right hand, and another at my left, with pistols and swords. After waiting for half an hour, orders came from the governor for permission to enter the city. The English Consul received me into his family, and invited me to tarry a few weeks, for more decisive information concerning the present disturbances. In the evening, visited the family of the Russian Consul, and found it in a most distressing situation. A few hours previous to my arrival, the Consul fled secretly from the city, and set sail for Constantinople. This he did, they informed me, to save himself from the bloody knife of the Turk."

Embarks for Scio.

9. I found a vessel bound to Scio. Agreed with the Captain for a passage, at

less than half the sum, which I was ob liged to give for a passage from Smyrna to Jaffa. At sunset, left Jaffa, in company with the presiding priest of the church at Gethsemane, and a multitude of pilgrims. The report that the Russian Consul at Acre had been beheaded, excited a general alarm, and the pilgrims were glad to escape from imminent danger.

12. Early in the morning, arrived at the port of the ancient Paphos, Cyprus, two miles from the house of the Greek bishop. In consequence of contrary winds, and especially in consequence of sickness among the pilgrims, we were permitted to refresh ourselves on shore for the day. The bishop, hearing of our arrival, sent bread, cheese and wine for our refreshment.

13. Slept the last night under a hovel, upon a bed of bean pods. The weather is delightful, and the fields of grain are ripe for the harvest. Every object around us, the fragrance of flowers, the choice variety of fruits, the singing of the birds, the salubrity of the air, is calculated to excite our praise and gratitude.

Conversation with a Greek Priest.

15. Had some profitable conversation with the Greek priest who accompanied us. I requested him to prove from the Scriptures the articles of his creed; such as the duty of offering prayers to the Virgin Mary, praying for the dead, &c. He declined, and appealed to the Fathers. He added. "The Bible is not capable of afford ing instruction without the aid of the holy Fathers." But in what a deplorable situation, 1 replied, does this place the greater part of Christians! They must search a thousand folio volumes to learn their duty. Where is there one out of ten thousand, that would not die in ignorance of the will of God?

17. With regard to confessions, the Greek priest said, "If a man commit a great offence, he must go to the bishop, tell his fault, and then supply the church with candles and oil, and give of his substance to feed the poor." Not a word said about repentance towards God, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

19. Off Castello Rosso. The captain went on shore, and tarried an hour. He informed us, that the Turks designed to apprehend our vessel; but he escaped. The Christian population of Castello Rosso have a prevailing influence.

20. A memorable morning. Soon after sunrise, we observed a vessel before us with a flag perfectly black, with the exception of a white cross in the middle, and a red crescent beneath it. We were soon hailed and ordered to lower sails. The captain of the vessel, with a number of sol

diers, visited us, ordered our flag to be taken down, and then, with the utmost contempt, trampled it under feet, pronouncing a curse on him, who should raise it. "We do not take your vessel," said they, "nor do we wish to molest Greek pilgrims, but we seek the blood of Turks. They have executed our patriarch and our bishops, and we are determined to stand in defence of our lives, and of our religion. All the Greeks in the Morea and on the

islands are in arms. If you are arrested by a Turkish vessel, you must expect immediate execution." It is impossible to describe the consternation, which prevailed among the pilgrims. The women, especially, lifted up their voices and wept. From our vessel they went in search of another vessel of pilgrims, which accompanied us from Jaffa. There they found two Turks and about 30 Jews. They were all arrested and put in confinement. The Turks were to be beheaded immediately, but the Jews reserved for trial. The pilgrims stood on deck to see the dreadful scene, but we were soon at too great a distance to witness the execution. During the day, we observed many other vessels with a similar flag.

21. Preparations were made on deck for self-defence. The cannon were loaded, and the mariners supplied with arms.

Providential Escape.

24. Passed Rhodes on the west side. Towards evening, made a short tarry in the port of an island near Rhodes. Here our vessel was almost miraculously preserved. We were driven, by some imprudence of the sailors, within a few feet of a bed of rocks, and, for some time, it ap peared impossible to escape shipwreck. The pilgrims, seeing their danger, began to make the cross, and to offer prayers to the Virgin Mary. Not like the dying Stephen did they commit their spirits into the hands of the Lord Jesus.

27. Wind against us. At ten o'clock, came to an anchor in the port of Stamphalia. Towards evening, visited a monastery, and united with a few Greeks in their evening worship. Two vessels arrived, one a prize from the Turks. The Turks, seeing a Greek vessel of war sailing toward them, fled to the shore, and left their vessel without the least effort to defend themselves.

children." I gave them some encouragement, in case the war ceased. How many plead for the word of life, who live and die without it!

June 1. A vessel approached us, when our captain, the Greek priest, and myself, were summoned on board the ship of war. I forgot to take my passport with me. The captain of the ship of war ordered it to be brought, and, after examining it, said it was sufficient. He assured me, that I could not enter the port of Scio, nor the port of Smyrna;-that the school at Scio closed, and that Professor Bambas had fled, just in time to save his life. Thus disappointment is added to disappointment.

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2. Arrived at Samos, and was invited to take a room in the house of the English Consul, Mr. Spathi. This invitation I most cheerfully complied with, as it might afford a quiet retirement for study.

Important Reflections.

A voyage to and from Jerusalem, in company with pilgrims, is attended with many things unpleasant; but, without doubt, affords the best advantages for giving instruction, and for gaining an extensive influence. For more than two months, I have resided with pilgrims on their passage to and from Jerusalem. I have been with them, as one of their number, read to them the holy Scriptures, conversed with them upon the nature and importance of renewing grace, and of constant preparation for the coming of Christ. Not in one instance have I been interrupted by improper conduct. During the whole passage, I perceived not a smile of contempt towards the Word of God. Generally there was a pleasing attention. The effect of reading the Scriptures upon several of the pilgrims was very apparent, and very salutary. They understood what they read, and repeated to me the substance, with great correctness. These impressions may soon be effaced, and they may, by the blessing of God, result in a saving conversion to the truth. Of this I am sure, that wherever they wander as pilgrims on earth, they will be commended to God by many, who wait for the redemption of Israel.