board, we go on comfortably, and have our two regular meals a day, our tables being simply and well furnished. If we are brought to the exercise of no more self-denial than we have hitherto been, we shall scarcely, in these things, be under the necessity of enduring hardness as good soldiers. But you will see by the Journal how we are beginning to be exercised. That it will prove beneficial to us, we have not a doubt.

We are just approaching to Shawneetown, where we shall find the last Postoffice on our way to St. Louis. We have concluded not to send any of the family across the country to St. Louis, as was proposed in New-York, it being thought best by all, as regards both fatigue and danger of disease, that we go by water.

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We have been called through various scenes, since we left New-York, and under all circumstances, the Lord has been our helper. At Shawneetown, as you have doubtless understood, we were specially visited in the removal of our dear sister Newton. we left that place, we have suffered no unnecessary delay. At St. Louis, the boats remained one night and part of two days, and then moved up the river. Perhaps we have not proceeded as rapidly as was generally expected by our Christian friends; but none can calculate very accurately as to the time it will take to perform such a journey as ours, without some experience on these rivers. We feel anxious to get to the place of our destination. Not a member of our family has any inclination to look back. God has been exceedingly kind to us. It is true, he has spoken to us in death, but this is no more than he has done to others in different circumstances. It is no more than we had reason to expect, for God has no where told that we should not

die, merely because we are set apart for this important expedition. The members of our family have been indisposed from time to time, but this is only what has happened to others. I think we have had remarkable health, considering the number there are on board our two boats. What we have as yet been called to suffer, so far from being a source of discouragement, has, I think, had a contrary effect. May God ever help us to rejoice in him, and prepare us for all the allotments of his providence.-Pray for us.

Rev. Mr. Pixley to the Domestic
Secretary.

St. Charles, June 13, 1821. We have received the following Note, accompanied with ten dollars, from the Female Charitable Society of this place :

"Much esteemed friends of the Mission Family-you have heard that we have a small Female Charitable Society in this place; but as our object this year is the Sunday School, and the instruction of poor children in our Village, you will not measure the interest we take in the prosperity of your Mission, by the small pittance we here proffer. Yet, we trust you will consider it as a pledge of our cordial attachment to your Family, and of our desire to promote the interests of the Redeemer's Kingdom and the temporal and eternal happiness of the Savages in our country. That the blessing of Heaven may attend you, and that many of the poor Indians may be stars in your crown of rejoicing in the kingdom of Glory, is the earnest and humble petition of our infant Society. "MARGARET LINDSAY, President, LUNA POSTAL, Secre/ary."

Journals of the Superintendent and Assistant, from that date to the 5th of May. Instead of publishing both at full length, we shall select the leading facts contained in each.

Marietta, Monday, April 16.-This morning, two of our single sisters providentially called at the house of the aged General Putnam, who, in consequence of his infirmities, is unable to go abroad. On being informed by some one of his household, that these young ladies belonged to a Mission Family who had arrived there on their way to the country of the Great Osage Indians, the old gentleman turned to them, and, with tearful eyes, said "I cannot kill for you the fatted calf, but I can slaughter the stalled ox." Accordingly, before 9 o'clock, the four quarters of a wellfatted ox, weighing nearly 800 pounds, were sent on board our boats. Brother Dodge made him a short visit, and the scene was truly affecting. The aged General expressed great feelings for the situation of the Indians, and ardent desires that our Mission may be blessed.

The good people of this place also presented us a fat sheep, a quantity of cheese, a barrel of seed wheat, a small sum in money, and a variety of other articles of less value.

About nine o'clock many of the citizens assembled at the shore to witness our departure. A hymn was sung, and a prayer was offered up for a blessing on our enterprize, by the Rev. Mr. Robbins. Having taken leave of this affectionate people, we proceeded down the stream, until compelled, by a strong head wind, to put to shore. In the afternoon we put off again, and struggled against the wind until night.

This day, Brother Bright was taken ill. He had a considerable ague, and other symptoms of an intermittent. May the Lord preserve us from sickness. If we need correction of this kind, may we remember, that the Lord does all things well-all things in their season; and that he will cause all things to work

together for good to them that love him. Surely so large a family, exercised with so much fatigue, and exposed to so many changes of weather, cannot ordinarily expect to be long without sickness among some of its members. It is rather a matter of admiration, as well as gratitude, that there has been so little sickness among us. It is also singular, that the most hale and healthy should be first attacked. This day we came 20 miles.

Tuesday, April 17.-Much rain fell during the last night, and the water poured in upon our beds. In the morning we were prevented, by snow and sleet, accompanied with high wind, from taking our usual breakfast on deck. In point of climate, we could not think we had gained much by our removal from Vermont. This evening Brother Bright has had another attack of ague and fever. Came, this day, fifty miles.

Wednesday, April 18-The weather extremely cold, and the wind so strong ahead, that it was thought unsafe to proceed until 2 o'clock, P. M. We then put off from shore, and passed down the current about 20 miles.

Thursday, April 19.-A pleasant morning-the first of this character we have had on the river. Went on prosperously 60 miles, to the upper corner of Kentucky, and stopped for the night near the big Sandy Creek. Had this evening a pleasant and animated conference; some of the inhabitants from the shore attending with us on board our boats. Still have to record much of the goodness of our God, and to lament that hardness and blindness which lead us so little to notice and rejoice in it. The weather has become more mild, and we are enabled to walk out this evening, without shivering with the cold.

Friday, April 20.-Another pleasant morning-sufficiently warm to permit us to remain on deck, and enjoy the prospect of the country, the picturesque appearance of the forests, and the cultivated spots, trees beginning to be green, and the peach in bloom. Stopped a short time at Portsmouth, and re

ceived from the people of this place and of Circleville, seven barrels of flour, a quantity of bacon and butter, one shovel, and a pair of blankets. Brother Dodge this evening took the steam-boat for Cincinnati, 100 miles distant. Came this day 50 miles.

Saturday, April 21.-Put off early this morning, with the prospect of a good day's run. But soon after breakfast, there rose a severe shower, with a violent head wind. The largest boat was driven ashore in the beginning of the storm, where she remained till nearly night. The other boat continued rocking along in the middle of the stream for an hour or two before she could be brought to the shore in safety. Most of the females were severely sea-sick, but the boats, very providentially, received no injury. Toward evening the wind abated, and both boats proceeded to Maysville, where we arrived at 11 o'clock in the evening. Came 40 miles.

Sabbath, April 22.-Brother Dodge, having arrived at Cincinnati in the steam-boat, on the preceding evening, preached in the morning for the Rev. Mr. Wilson, in the afternoon for the Rev. Mr. Root, and in the evening for the Rev. Mr. Arthur. In the evening, a collection was taken up of $22 75, for the benefit of the Mission.

At Maysfield, Brother Pixley preached for the Rev. Mr. Edgar in the morn ing and evening, and Brother Montgomery preached in the afternoon. About sunset, we had an interesting season with some poor negroes, who came on board to see the Missionaries, and tell of their love to Christ. They said, it rejoiced their hearts that the Lord was building up his cause, and they hoped that Ethiopia would soon stretch forth her hands to God. Their conversation was not without some good effect in stirring up our minds, and in forcibly reminding us that God is no respecter of persons. Most of the family lodged this night with the people of the village. Monday, April 23.-After receiving some articles, presented by the people of this place, we proceeded to Augusta,

where we were favoured with seven barrels of flour, from 250 to 300 pounds of bacon, a firkin of butter, and some blankets and bed-quilts. Having passed about 45 miles against head wind, we put ashore for the night at — where Brother Pixley, at the request of the inhabitants, preached to a goodly number, from these words-Walk while ye have the light, &c.

Tuesday, April 24.-Arrived at Cincinnati, 20 miles, at ten o'clock.Found that Brother Dodge had been getting things in forwardness, so that we should not be detained at this place more than two days. The family were invited to lodge among the inhabitants. Brother Bright is recovering fast from his sickness, but his wife is now taken ill.-To-day one of Brother Dodge's little boys fell over board. No one saw him fall, or knew that he was in the river. Brother Austin, while passing from one Boat to the other, saw merely a hand sinking in the water, which he instantly seized, and thus providentially saved the life of the child. It was pleasant this Evening to overhear some of the Boatmen speaking of the Providence of God which had happily led them to be employed in conveying the Mission Family. They could not, they said, be thankful enough that they had been directed to the enjoyment of such a blessed privilege. It would not be strange, if the next Mission should have persons offering their services gratuitously to convey them, especially if suitable measures were taken to solicit such aid..

Wednesday, April 25.-We are this day busily employed in gathering the articles purchased for the Mission, and stowing them away in the Boats, ready to depart on the morrow. The principal articles here purchased, are a pair of Millstones, 18 barrels of pork, 7 of beef, 1 of lard, a handmill, and a quantity of cordage for rigging the Boats. For the amount, we sold a draft upon the Treasurer of the Society at a premium of thirty three and a third per cent. We also received seven barrels

of hard bread, in exchange for flour. May the Lord grant that we may be made wise and faithful stewards of the property put in our possession, and that neither the Society nor the public may have occasion to regret the exof the Mission. Surely neither penses we nor they should regret any sacrifice that may lead us to see the poor Indians turning unto the Lord. Here we would suggest, that the Board, on sending out another Mission, should order in season a sufficient quantity of beef and pork to be salted and barreled for their use.

Our beef we were obliged

to purchase in its fresh state, and salt and pack it ourselves; and our pork, we fortunately purchased at the smoke house, where it had been hung for the purpose of being converted into bacon. Not a single barrel of salted provisions was to be found in market.

According to previous appointment, the Mission Family assembled this evening with a large concourse of the people of Cincinnati, in the Rev. Mr. Wilson's Church, for religious worship. The introductory prayer by the Rev. Mr. Root; Address to the people by Brother Pixley; Address to the Mission by the Rev. Mr. Slack; and concluding prayer by Brother Dodge. Two or three hymns were sung, and a collection of $34 50, taken up for the Mission.

Thursday, April 26.-Found ourselves, at half past 9, ready to attend religious exercises with many of the people on the margin of the river. A very excellent Address was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, and an affecting prayer by the Rev. Mr. Kemper. At about 10 o'clock, we closed with our farewell hymn, and proceeded on our way.While at Cincinnati we received from the good people, in donations and collections, cash to the amount of $95 75 and provisions to the value of about $116. We came this day to the Big Bone Creek, 50 miles. It has been thought by some that we might float down the stream at night, as well as through the Day, and thus accelerate

our progress. But we are persuaded that the hazard, as to the health of the family and the safety of the Boats, would be too great to justify it. Several of our number are troubled with the sore throat, but none are very ill.Brother and Sister Bright are fast recovering.

Friday, April 27.-The Morning rose with the most beautiful aspect-calm, pleasant and delightful. As we pass along, we behold a rich and beautiful country on each shore. We came this day 70 miles. Thus we are floating down the stream to our destined haven. O that we could realize that we are passing rapidly down the stream of time to our eternal home, and feel the importance of improving the moments as they pass.

Saturday April 28.-About noon we arrived at Louisville. We called on Mr. Wurtz, the Agent of the Society, and received the following donations : from citizens of this place, various articles to the value of about 26 Dlls.; and from Chilicothe, eleven barrels of flour, a piece of tow cloth, and a bale of clothing, and some other articles, which had been sent down for our acceptance; from Bardstown, articles to the value of 12 Dlls. and a half; and from Harrodsburgh 3 barrels of flour, some bacon, and a quantity of clothing. This day we passed the falls of Ohio. While at Cincinnati, we made our calculations to spend the Sabbath at Louisville; but having arrived there earlier in the day than we had expected and it being a favourable time to pass the falls, we considered it our duty to proceed, although urged to remain there until Monday. We left Louisville at 2 o'clock, and proceeded 15 miles below the falls.

Sabbath, April 29.-A very pleasant morning. Public worship was held in a beautiful grove on the Kentucky bank of the river. From 20 to 30 of the inhabitants united with us in our worship. Brother Dodge preached in the morning, and Brother Pixley in the afternoon; and at 4 o'clock, we had an in