empire have impeded the communication with Smyrna. At the last intelligence, Mr. Fisk deemed it prudent to live in retirement, and confine himself principally to his studies. He did not despond, however, because the wicked passions of men were let loose for a season. He loved his work more and more; and all his representations conspire to show, that Smyrna is an extremely eligible place for a missionary station, and especially for the operations of a printing establishment. He urged the sending of more missionaries, not only from a consideration of the spiritual wants of the people, but from the various openings, to devoted labourers,

in different departments of the work; it being remarkably the case with this Mission, that if external impediments prevent the more active kinds of service, there are still many other ways, in which preparation can be made for missionary exertions hereafter.

FOREIGN MISSION SCHOOL.

This favoured institution continues to enjoy, in a remarkable manner, the approving smiles of Heaven. The expectations of the Christian public, in regard to it, are surpassed; and the history of its progress affords abundant encouragement to pursue the system of educating heathen youths, who may be cast upon our shores. It seems probable that the number of suitable candidates for this species of charity will be increasing, as the commercial intercourse, which our countrymen hold with many parts of the heathen world, is frequent, and of such a character as to bring our sea captains and factors into a personal acquaintance with the chiefs and people of many tribes. Mr. Fisk suggests, also, that some promising youths, of Greek extraction, may probably hereafter visit Cornwall to enjoy the benefits of the school.

The Committee would take this opportunity of observing, that the best way of bringing forward heathen boys,

who come to this country in a state altogether untutored, is to place them for a considerable time in religious families, especially the families of clergymen, so that some advances may be made in the rudiments of learning, and some judgment formed of the intellectual capacity of every pupil, before he is received for a regular and thorough education. As all, who arrive among us, cannot be thus educated, it seems desirable that a selection should be made; and that those, who will make the greatest proficiency in study, should enjoy the greatest advantages.

The state of the school has been generally prosperous, during the year past. While the pupils have rewarded the assiduous care of their instructers by their docility and attention, it is peculiarly gratifying to add, that the greatest of all blessings, those of a spiritual nature, have been continued to the institution. A few brief extracts from the quarterly reports of the Rev. Mr. Daggett, Principal of the school, to the Prudential Committee of the Board, will give a general view of its state and progress. Under date of Feb. 6, 1821, Mr. Daggett says:-"The conduct of the scholars continues to be very good; and their progress in learning, according to their several abilities, is satisfactory. There is seldom any thing to reprehend in any of the scholars, excepting The exception, which Mr. Daggett felt obliged to make, was, we are happy to say, in a great measure removed, at a subsequent period.

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By the next quarterly report, which is dated May 7th, it appears, "that there is but little which is new or interesting to communicate. The professors of religion in the seminary, fifteen in number, continue to maintain an exemplary character. We have favourable hopes," says Mr. Daggett, "of the piety of others, but wish to be very cautious about forming a judgment, which we may have occasion to relinquish. The school is in an orderly and improving state, as far, I think, as can be

expected. We are now preparing for the approaching examination and exhibition, which will be on the 15th and 16th inst."

The annual examination and exhibition of the school, here anticipated, were very interesting to a crowded audience. Among the visiters were several strangers, gentlemen of intelligence and distinction, who were much gratified. Among the pieces exhibited were a Cherokee Council of War, on the subject of the present dispute between the Cherokees and the Osages, and a Dialogue in Orhyhean, respecting the late intelligence from the Sandwich Islands. In his last quarterly report, dated Aug. 6th, Mr. Daggett says, "The state of the school is, I think, as favourable as it has been at any time, though no special seriousness exists, at present, among the students."

At the commencement of this letter, the following tribute is paid to the memory of that eminent man, whose loss is felt in every department of missionary labour: "Little did I think, when I addressed my former quarterly report to the Corresponding Secretary of your board, that that dear man, and faithful servant of Christ, would go before me to the grave, and exchange so soon his earthly labours for his heavenly crown. But since it has pleased the all-wise Disposer thus to weaken his strength in the way, and to shorten his days' of usefulness in the Church, it is our part to submit, and to endeavour to do the work assigned us, that we also may be ready when the Master shall call."

In the course of the year, George Sandwich embarked from Boston for his native islands, as has been mentioned in a preceding part of this report; Lewis Keah, the surviving youth from the Marquesas islands, followed his companion to an early grave; and William Peters, one of the Oneidas, was dismissed for mental incapacity and for disobedience.

Within the same period, there have been the following additions to the

school; viz. Two youths of our own country, Bennet Roberts and Erastus Cole, both from the state of New York; three Sandwich islanders, named Robert Whyhee, John Elliot Phelps, and Henry Ta-hee-te, of whom Phelps is thought to give evidence of uncommon piety; a New Zealander, named Thomas Zealand; James Lewis a descendant of the Naragansett tribe of Indians. The whole number of pupils is thirtyfour; of whom seven are from the Sandwich Islands; one is from Otaheite; one from New Zealand; one is a Malay; eight are Cherokees; two Choctaws; three of the Stockbridge tribe ; one of the Oneida tribe; one Tuscarora; one Naragansett; two Coughnewagas; one Indian youth from Pennsylvania; and five youths of our own country. Of these, nineteen are profes sors of religion, and five others are thought to have become religious in a time of uncommon seriousness among the pupils. Respecting those who have been admitted to the privileges of the school, within the period embraced by this Report, it is proper to observe, that no youths from our own country are received, without evidence of piety, promising talents, and a desire to be employed hereafter, as missionaries, or assistants, in some parts of the heathen world. Whyhee and Zealand had lived in respectable families, been instructed in the rudiments of the English language, and given proof of an amiable, mild temper, and a disposition to acquire knowledge. Lewis has for some time been an exemplary member of a Baptist church. He holds to open communion.

As this Report may fall into the hands of persons in distant countries, unacquainted with the general practice of churches in the United States, it is proper to observe, that when we speak of professors of religion, we intend those who appear, after a diligent and thorough examination, to be truly converted to God; and who, in consequence of their sustaining the character of sincere

penitents and true believers, are admitted to make a public profession of their faith, and to become members of a church. In some unhappy instances, after the utmost care, this profession proves unsound; but, it is no more than gratitude requires, to say, that professors of godliness, and especially those who have made a profession in the late revivals of religion, generally exhibit very gratifying proofs of piety, by a life of prayer, and of Christian beneficence.

Those members of the school, who are not prefessors of religion, regard Christianity as true, and as pointing out the only way of salvation. Most of them appear desirous of possessing that good part, which shall never be taken from them.

The health of the present pupils has been good, except that one of the Sandwich islanders has been in danger of the consumption, and one of the Cherokees is suffering under an illness of several years duration. In the first of these cases, at least a temporary relief has been obtained; and it is hoped, that caution may avert unfavourable symptoms till the young man can exchange our climate for the more congenial one of his native country.

Among the pleasing instances of liberality, which the school has experienced the year past, the donation of more than two hundred dollars from the Baron de Campagne, who resides near Zurich, in Switzerland, deserves particular notice. The venerable donor had seen some account of the five Sandwich islanders, who were first taken up, and made the beneficiaries of the Christian public in this country. He was greatly struck with their character and prospects, and was desirous of conferring upon them some proof of his paternal regard, and of his interest in them, and in the mission to their countrymen. The disposition of the money he submitted to the principal of the school, who thought that the purchase of globes, and the

foundation of a small library, containing religious books, for the use of the pupils, would be particularly useful, and would perpetuate the gift of the benevolent stranger. Such a library was commenced, and received the name of the donor.

Many donations in articles of clothing, and in such kinds of provisions, as are used at the common table of the pupils, have been received from friends of the institution; especially from the people of Litchfield county, who, from their immediate proximity, can answer this call of charity with great facility. It cannot be doubted, that there is sufficient liberality in this thriving agricultural district, if called into systematic operation, to furnish abundant supplies of food and clothing for any probable number of youths, who may enjoy the blessings of this seminary. If the example set by some towns, were followed by others in similar circumstances, there would be little demand upon the Treasury of the Board, except for the salary of the instructers.

It is now five years since the Foreign Mission School was established.

The public have seen its design, its management, and its happy results. The prayers of thousands ascend for its welfare; and the thanks of other thousands, in remote heathen countries, will be rereturned for its beneficent influence.

NEW MISSIONARIES.

It has been a remarkable feature in the history of this Board, that the number of devoted and approved young men, who have offered themselves for the service of Christ among the heathen, has been greater than the funds at the disposal of the Committee would warrant them in employing. The Board was formed, in consequence of the ardent desire of theological students, just about entering the ministry, to be sent forth to the unevangelized world. And the number of students, possessing a similar unquenchable desire, has been continually in advance of the means