MISSIONARY REGISTER. FOR FEBRUARY, 1830. SUBSCRIPTIONS and donations to the General Convention of the Baptist Denomination in the United States, for Foreign Missions, &c. should be transmitted to Heman Lincoln, Esq. Treasurer, at the Baptist Missionary Rooms, No. 52, Washington-Street, Boston. BURMAN MISSION. MR. BOARDMAN'S JOURNAL, AT TAVOY. Addressed to the Corresponding Secretary. Oct. 1, 1828. This is the season of the year for several general festivals, and the people are so much engaged in adorning their kyoungs and pagodas, and in attending to the instructions of their priests, that our zayat is almost deserted. But our trust is in the Lord, who in his own time will vindi cate his own cause. 8. Several persons at the zayat, among whom was a learned man with whom I had considerable conversation. He has obtained a little knowledge of the Gospel, and seldom opposes; but still he says he prefers annihilation to heaven. The Karens. 9. Ko-thah-byoo returned from the Karen villages, where he has spent the last 10 days in making known the gospel to his countrymen. The Karen teacher, or rather conjurer, mentioned in former journals, came with him, and appeared somewhat tamed and in his right mind. He says now that he will practise no more joger's tricks and ceremonies, but will, from the heart, worship the eternal God and his Son, Jesus Christ. 22. Impressed with a sense of our own sins and our need of quickening grace, and the great importance of a revival of religion among us; our little church, (consisting of six in all,) observed this day as a season of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. We hope it has not been in vain. Fervent prayers were offered up by all the breth ren, some in English, and some in the Burman language. May the Lord graciously condescend to hear our supplications. [In heathen, as in Christian lands, trials must be anticipated in relation to the conduct of some who make a profession of religion, but walk contrary to its requirements. Mr. Boardman states that the deportment of Moung Bo had called for censure, and that with much grief they have separated him from the church.] Description of Boodhism. 28. Conversing with a Daway today, I inquired which were the better people, the Daways with Gaudama's religion, or the Karens with no religion at all. He decided in favor of the Karens. I should do so too. Boodhism has many excellent precepts, but as fear and hope are the only passions to which it appeals, it is destitute of life and energy, and is incompetent to produce good men. It tells of no condescending, bleeding, dying love. No It points to no expiring Saviour. love is kindled up in the heart, by the exhibition of a greater love." Religion with a Boodhist, is a mere bargain with his own interest. Sin is not sinful, only it involves the sinner in suffering; in like manner, goodness is not good, only as it has its reward. The Boodhist has no God to please or to offend, and his own interest is all the motive that operates upon him. This self-interest, powerful as it is in many cases, cannot restrain a man from the present indulgence of a depraved inclination, by the fear of a distant evil 66 we mencet a renova nu i umornw. DIE MA KUSHESrng na i 3 CUPwhat will many got demie in keres a deu Jev Yer's my in i eigus manner. ve endeinded to teler ar Tava Mober tay, that we night inte vin mur terms in Anere I ter bevimai exercises. The reason we are in at TH. As my making such refeetons n n mira as the close of he per wat sen 3 suggest and I cannot, however, suggress ou zmycin of the great Engertance if bir dosing a God mure constantly and mierney, úr race a quaLLY US fur air work, aut ir success to attend our endeavors. We have been, of late, Mare GENT moressed fu ever, with a sense of the a080vine necessity of our 1.4. Two of the Kares have ex- being entraty engaged, both body and promet new determination to iтe ac- SOLL, I DIT Wry, and mating every omding to the gougel, and elicited farthing else yield to this one grand busithey inate setion, preparatory to being bagrizeh. Conversation with Ko Moung. 2. Ko Moniq, after an absence of two or three monthe, came into the zayat this afternoon. He says he has been out of town. He has made no proficiency since I last saw him, but keeps up his old story, "I dare not reject your words, neither dare I set at nought, all that my ancestors and the wise men and priests have believed and taught. 66 If," said I, “you should set one of your feet in one boat, and the other in another, and those boats should separate, you would sure: ly sink between them." He said he understood me, but that it was hard to give up Gaudama. "If," replied 1, "you were drowning in the ocean, and a plank should float near you, you would seize upon it. But if the plank being insufficient to support you, was sinking under you, and a good safe boat should be sent to relove you, would you not quit the plank and take to the boat ?" He smiled, and said it was very fine reasoning. The man always admires instruction, but never puts it in practice. Dee, 11 Ko-thah-byoo, accompanied his Karen friends to their villages, in the wilderness. Before leaving me, Moung Mo, (the chieftain mentioned on the Buh ult) professed to be a deelded Christian, and we have some Prwan to think that his profession is 91 Our house, which we began on the 9th inst, is nearly finished, and But ness. At the same time, we feel that A WORD FOR BURMAH. We notice an interesting article under this title, in the New York Baptist Register for January 1, which is intended to awaken efforts to organize Missionary Societies in the western part of the State of New York. It is exhilarating to perceive that our friends in the different sections of our country are combining their efforts to bring into action the energies of our denomi nation. We select from the Address the following: "Already, within the last two or three years, more conversions have taken place at our missionary stations there, than have been witnessed within the bounds of much the largest portion of our churches, during the same time. Yes, the triumphs of the gospel have been more numerous, in idolatrous, oppressed and deluded Burmah, than in extensive districts of our own polished and refined society. In 1828, thirty were baptized at Maulamying. This seems like a revival indeed, and we should call it so were such a num es. ber to be added to any of our churchOne large Association in the centre of our flourishing state, received during the last year only two by baptism, while the little church at Maulamying received thirty in the same length of time. Truly, this argues much in regard to God's mercy towards the land of our solicitude and prayers. And we are almost led to think that the Holy Spirit has left many parts of our own land, and removed his presence to Burmah. Already has one been regularly ordained to go and preach Christ to his countrymen. Who, that possesses the spirit of the gospel, can look forward to the scene which the present dealings of God towards that people warrant us in anticipating, without feeling emotions of pleasure which cannot be expressed? What may we not expect in twenty or fifty years hence? My soul advances forward in anticipation to that day, and witnesses a glorious moral revolution; a wide spread triumph of Christianity in Burmah. Hasten, O hasten, great God, that blessed day! It is ours to rejoice over present and anticipated triumphs in that land of darkness." I read, with much interest, in your last Magazine, the translation of the letter of Moung Shway-bwen to his Burman relations. In this we recognize the benevolent spirit of Christianity. In every age, and among all nations, those who have participated in the rich blessings of the gospel, have been animated with zeal for the conversion of others. The philanthrophy of the woman of Samaria, earnestly inviting the citizens to repair to the Saviour, and of Philip, importuning Nathanael his friend, is again exhibited by this converted Burman, kindly aiming to impart to his family connexions a knowledge of the Saviour. While we discern in him the same effects which the gospel has produced on others, a pleasing intimation is given of the rapid progress which truth may soon make in this land of darkness. When a number of Burmans shall, by the grace of God, possess an expansive missiona. ry spirit, and reconnoitre the villages, laboring to impart light to their countrymen, the happiest effects may be expected. They will be inured to the climate, and intimately acquainted with the habits, modes of thinking, and customs of their countrymen. Possessing these advantages, with the Scriptures in their hands for distribution, and with hearts warmed with the love of Christ, their efforts may be blessed in the word of the Lord having free course and being glorified. For this joyful result of the persevering and self-denying labors, privations, disappointments, and bereavements of our missionary brethren, let the united and fervent prayers of our monthly concerts ascend to our heavenly Fa ther. A FRIEND TO BURMAH. I have the pleasure to announce another testimony, among the Cherokees, of the triumphs of redeeming love. On Sabbath day last, I baptized in the river Hiwassee, on a profession of her faith in the blessed Saviour, a full Cherokee woman, named Galstayee. She is the mother of Eliza Greene. On the preceding Sabbath evening, she related the exercises of her mind, which were clear and satisfactory. She has emerged, by the grace of God, from the deepest ignorance. On discovering her wretched condition, her distress was very great. But the grace of the gospel was presented to her as an unfailing remedy. It was suited to her case, the Holy Spirit enabled her to embrace it, and a happy change has been effected. She can now rejoice in the love of Jesus, and walk in his ways; and I trust will be numbered with the saints in the kingdom of glory. An unusual congregation, was assembled to witness the ordinance. Two United States' Commissioners, who had come to pay the Cherokees, who had sold their reservations in North Carolina, were present. One of them, the Rev. H. Posey preached and assisted at the river side. They both expressed much satisfaction at the improvement and good conduct of the Cherokees. In the congregation, which amounted to several hundreds, were a number of professors of religion, of different denominations, from the white settlements. The sight of so many Cherokees, (heretofore denominated savages,) joining with zeal and devotion in the worship of a crucified Saviour, excited in them, sensations of wonder and joy. Some of them told me, they had expected improvement, but nothing like this. Let God have all the glory. Will not the prayer of faith be offered up for this people? And will not the song of praise burst from the lips of those who are watching the progress of the Redeemer's kingdom? Next post, I hope to have more good news. I expect to baptize an interesting young man next Sabbath day, the son of our sister Galstayee. At the time these two related their experience, seven new inquirers presented themselves, and wished to place themselves under the special care and instruction of the Mission. sacred leaven is diffusing its influence more extensively every day. The Letter from Rev. Jesse Mercer. Washington, (Geo.) Dec. 9, 1829. My dear Brother, The Brother O'Bryant has just furnished me with his quarterly report. average number of children attending school is about eighteen. This is not for want of children, but either because the parents are too poor, or too indifferent to send them. These can read, and some write and cipher, &c. Brother O'Bryant has formed a New Testament class, to read on Sabbath mornings. He preaches at HickoryLog, and Old Tinsawatta statedly, and at other places occasionally. He speaks of going, by request of the people, to a place thirty miles distant, called Two-Runs, and preaching "to a very attentive and well composed people." On another time at Tinsawatta church, he says, "To-day administered the Lord's supper; and while the brethren took their seats at the table, the house was crowded with spectators, and the most solemn order reigned." At Hickory-Log, which is considered an arm of the Tinsawatta church, when baptism and the Lord's supper were to be administered, he was taken so ill on Saturday night, that he could not preach on Sabbath, and could barely attend meeting. He says, "Bro. Daniel (a colored man) preached, then a native brother spoke in Cherokee, and brother Parris (our deacon) exhorted in Cherokee; then all joined in singing, and closed in prayer; when many came forward, bathed in tears, and kneeled down, in token that they desired the prayers of God's people." The following Sabbath the postponed baptism and the Lord's supper were administered in the midst of solemn and attentive crowds-more than could find room in the house." So it would seem something is doing among these poor, degraded people. The great day may exhibit more done than now appears. We must not be weary. The Missionaries employed by the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, among the American Indians, have experienced great obstacles resulting from their proximity to the white settlements. They have, therefore, been desirous that the Government of the United States should appropriate lands at the west, for a permanent home to these poor wanderers, and provide such accommodations as would render a removal so substantially beneficial and inviting, as to induce many cheerfully to seek this asylum. Should this be effected by the voluntary consent of the Indians, and be attended with the liberal provisions which the Government might be expected to adopt, Christian efforts for their instruction could be prosecuted with a happier prospect of success. Diversified views of the subject are embraced by different persons, who are mutually aiming to promote the best interests of the Indians. We present the following remarks from an intelligent gentleman, addressed to the Corresponding Secretary. Montgomery Co. Alabama, Dear Brother, I have delayed writing longer than I intended, supposing I might be able to give you more pleasing accounts of prospects in the Creek Nation, which I visited last Saturday; but such is the distress of those Indians that nothing satisfactory can be ascertained respect. ing them. They are now as they have been, ever since I knew them, the perfect dupes of designing men; and this must be their case, so long as they remain in a state of perfect ignorance. They, as well as other Indian tribes, are very much imposed on by erroneous sentiments of humanity. Those who know the least of the real condition of the Indians, within the present limits of the States, are apt to write and speak of them, and to them, as their feelings dictate, without considering whether such writing or speaking is calculated to prove beneficial to them or not. They take up the Indian question simply as matter of right and wrong; and imprudently talk of their title to the soil; and of the various treaties and obligations binding on the United States, without considering their complicated relationship to the different States, and United States; and the impossibility of their remaining in their present condition and not suffering. I have no doubt that many of those persons who argue the Indian question on the broad principle of right, are really their friends, and would not designedly throw obstacles in the way of their interest. But such persons are remote from them, and are not able to take an abstract view of their real situation, or they would join heartily with those who wish to see them removed from the midst of a white population, where they must inevitably come to destruction. Could they see the suits that are now pending in the Alabama Courts, and some of those which have already been decided, respecting the Indians, they would not hesitate to say to them, your interest and your happiness, depend on your removal. For my own part, I am more than ever convinced that the Creeks must remove or perish. course was across the hills, and through the woods, where a dearborn, or any other carriage never passed before, being piloted from the settlement by one of our friends. We then struck a newly cut out road, with scarcely the vestige of a path through the tall grass and weeds. No inhabitants for fifteen miles. A little before we reached the Osage river, the shafts of our dearborn broke from the body. No blacksmith's shop nearer than Jefferson city, twelve miles distant; but a few hickory withes soon put us in travelling order. When we crossed the Osage, it was sun-set. This is a beautiful and limpid stream, three hundred yards wide, coming from the south-west, and is navigable far beyond the boundaries of the state, into the Indian country. Settlements are forming along its shores and tributary streams, as far as the "white skin" is allowed to make his cabin and cornfield. Two miles further brought us to a cabin where we passed the night. Tuesday, Aug. 18. We arrived for breakfast at the city of Jefferson and capital of the State. This is an inconsiderable village of about twenty-five families, situated on high free-stone bluffs, south side of the Missouri, and is surrounded with a hilly, broken, and thinly populated country. Its only importance arises from being the seat of government. After getting our waggon repaired, and calling on several families, we proceeded on our journey seven miles, where we were hospitably entertained in a Cumberland Presbyterian family. This sect are numerous in Missouri and other western states, and are rapidly increasing. In doctrine, customs, and enterprise, they occupy the middle ground between the old Presbyterians and Methodists. Anxious to reach some meetings in Cooper County, forty miles further west, I did not stop to preach in Cole county, but contented myself with conversation and distributing. tracts. After spending Wednesday night with the hospitable family of Col. W. we reached Pisgah, a Baptist settlement, in Cooper county, where I preached at night. Friday, Aug. 21. I rode ten miles to meet the Rev. John B. Longan, an evangelical, zealous, and successful Baptist preacher of this county, and an old acquaintance. After hearing him preach a funeral discourse, I addressed a weeping congregation, and returned back to Pisgah, in company with Longan, and another preacher by name of |