This is a handsomely situated place, with many elegant as well as many poor buildings.

Saturday, June 2.-The water continues to rise. It is now higher than has been known for several years. The drift wood is still floating down in vast quantities, and preventing the Boats from coming forward. Brothers D. and P. devoted this day to business in St. Louis. Waited on Governor Clarke, and presented to him the papers from Government. Found him favourably disposed towards our Mission, and willing to afford any assistance in his power.

Sabbath, June 3.-Attended the Rev. Mr. Gidding's Church in the Morning, and heard a very excellent discourse, by the the Rev. Mr. M'Farland, from the words of Moses-Who is on the Lord's side? Brother Dodge preached in the same church in the afternoon, and Brother Pixley in the Baptist Church in the Evening. A collection was taken up for the Mission in each Church, amounting to upwards of twenty-five Dollars.

Monday, June 4.-This Morning the Younger Chautau, sub-agent for Indian affairs, who was with the Indians at Washington last summer, arrived in seven days from the Osage Village. We had an interview with him and his Father, a man of great influence with the Indians, together with Governor Clarke. We spent the forenoon in consulting about things in relation to the Mission, and the proper place for its location. It is their opinion that the junction of the little with the big Osage River, near the old Village, will be the best place. They say there is there high prairie ground, plenty of wood, good Millseats, excellent soil, and limestone in sufficient quantities for all the purposes of building. Two of the young Chautaus are about to move their families into the Osage country. This sub-agent is one of the two, and he seems interest. ed to have us go forward. There is some prospect of war among the Indians. It is said that the Cherokees,

Delawares, and Shawnees are about to war against the Osages of the Arkansas, and it is thought that the Great Osages will be drawn into the contest. But Gov. Miller has charged them to respect the Missionaries, or they may expect to have to contend with him. We are advised to go forward so long as we are within the bounds of the State of Missouri, which extends nearly to the old Village, and when we get there, we can act as circumstances require. As the Boats did not arrive, and as we heard nothing from them, we took a skiff this afternoon, and went down to meet them. We found them five miles below, struggling as well as they could against the wind and current. Sister Weller is still remaining sick. Attended the Monthly Concert this Evening on board the Boats.Brothers Newton and Jones have had their turns of falling overboard to-day,

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Tuesday, June 6.-Arrived at St. Louis with the Boats about noon. ter Weller, who is still sick, was imme. diately conveyed in a Gig (by a young Gentleman who is here from New-Jersey) to very comfortable lodgings in Town. And most of the Family were invited on shore, and cordially entertained by a few christian friends. We purchased articles for the Mission to the amount of $200-received in donations, cash ten, and in other articles thirty dollars.

Wednesday, June 6.-Concluded to send some of the females and children, to St. Charles by land-it being distant about 20 miles by land, and 50 by water. About 3 o'clock, those of us who go round by water, together with a number of the people of St. Louis, assembled at the Boats. Prayer was of fered up by the Rev. Mr. Giddings; the parting hymn was sung by the Family; and the Boats were again launched upon the stream. Sister Weller appears now to be gaining, and we hope she will soon be restored to health. Brother Pixley remains to convey the females and children to St. Charles.

Friday, June 8.-This day, we enter the Missouri. At the mouth of the river we found a small settlement, entirely destitute of the privileges of the Gospel. At the pressing request of the people, a discourse was delivered to them by Brother Dodge.

Sabbath, June 10.-Attended public worship on the banks near our Boats. A number of the inhabitants united with us, who appeared to pay very serious and earnest attention to the preached Word; Brother Dodge preached two sermons; and a conference was held at 5 o'clock. Distributed one Bible and a number of Tracts, which were received with many thanks. Monday, June 11.-The current this

day very strong, and with difficulty we make five miles.

Tuesday, June 12.-A pleasant Morning the stream more favourable. Passed a number of French families, who were destitute of the Scriptures. Among the whole, there were only two who could read-an old man and a little boy.Gave them two Bibles and a Testament. It was pleasing to see the whole of them gather round the old man to hear him read. We cited him to the 5th chapter of St. Matthew, which he read to the group around him. We here saw an Indian woman from the Osage nation. In the afternoon the wind favoured us, and we sailed very pleasantly into St. Charles.

Dear Sir,

Fuscarora Mission House, May 14, 1821.

In my last, I informed you, of the establishment of two new meetings; one for prayer on the sabbath, and one for the instruction of the youth. Both of these appear to promise the most encouraging results.

The prayer-meeting was appointed for the members of the church; but it is frequently crowded with others. Although I meet with them, the exercises are conducted altogether by the Christian Indians; and in addition to prayer and praise, one of them gives a short exhortation to all present.

But our meeting with the youth is peculiarly interesting. Many of the young people are evidently more serious than they were through the winter, and their minds appear to be much more frequently occupied with the concerns of the soul, than formerly, A few may be considered, as “convinced of sin," and evince an encouraging degree of anxiety for their future welfare. Two young men who not long

since were intemperate and profane to an alarming extent, have been constrained to abandon their ruinous habits; and they tell me they are determined to seek the forgiveness and favour of God, and become followers of the Lord Jesus. Some of my Christian people are much encouraged by appearances in the tribe. They yield me the most prompt support in my labours. Thus the Lord still remembers "that I am but dust" and passing by my unfaithfulness and weakness, smiles upon my efforts, to turn these poor Gentiles from darkness to light.

I believe I mentioned in my former letter, that we had not lost any by death for a year. Since that time, we have buried two young women. In one instance, the riches of the sovereignty of God's grace were gloriously manifested. The pious Indian, known to some of the Board by the name of William Henry, has lost his oldest daughter. She was only 15 years of age; an ignorant Indian girl, destitute of the many advantages, which those enjoy who have intelligent parents, and

access to books, and other sources of information. For about four months, she suffered the pain and confinement of a lingering consumption. Young and deplorably ignorant as she was, I could scarcely suppose her capable of receiving the truths of the gospel, or the impressions the truth is calculated to make upon more cultivated minds. I however conversed and prayed with her. Her father frequently did the same. On one occasion, after conversation and prayer, her father assured me that he often found her praying for herself. But from her extreme diffidence, but little information could be obtained from her, relative to the state of her mind. A few days, however, before her death, it was evident that the Spirit of God, had taken possession of her soul, and communicated light and strength to an extraordinary degree. She no longer appeared as an ignorant Indian child. Her father said "Mary, you know that you must repent of all your sins before you can go to Heaven?" "Father; God has taught me; I have confessed my sins to him, and he has favoured me. I know that he has favoured me." Her aunt, came in to assist in waiting upon her, and on approaching her bed, began to weep." Aunt" said the dying Mary "why do you cry!" "To see you so sick. Your flesh is all gone. I feel sorry for you." "Aunt, I am not sick. I am not poor. I am happy now. I do not want any thing. I shall soon be well. Don't cry for me." Her father's business made it necessary for him to be absent a part of the time. She said to him, "you must not leave me. I want you with me to talk to me, and pray for me." "Do you think you have sincerely repented and given your heart to Christ?" "My father I cannot tell -you how it is; but God has helped me ; I know he has pitied me.-I am happy." Her parents and sisters came round her bed, the day before she died, and perceiving that she failed very fast, they all burst into tears. She remained unmoved, and unalarmed. At last she said, "mother, do not cry. I am happy

now. I shall be well to-morrow?" The next morning was the sabbath. She said to her parents" you will not go to the council. I shall leave you today!" !" "Mary; do you think you will die to-day?" "Yes I shall leave you to." "Shall we ever meet again ?" day." "Yes: I am happy!" about noon all the family perceived that the hour of her departure was at hand. All assembled round her bed, and wept profusely in silence. The scene did not agitate her mind. She fixed upon them an eye of heavenly affection; gave her head an expressive nod; placed her hands on her breast; closed her eyes, and breathed out her soul!

My dear sir, I offer no comments. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

On Sabbath, the 10th instant, we were permitted to assemble, with our dear Indians, around the table of the Lord. The house was crowded, and the exercises appeared to be solemn and impressive. Two young women were baptized, and admitted to the communion of the church. One infant was also baptized; and three young men and one woman were taken under the care of the Church. These appear to be sensible of their sinfulness, and anxious to obtain an interest in Christ. They are taken under the care of the church only that they may receive regular instruction, and be encouraged to persevere. Some other young men evince an encouraging degree of seri

ousness.

SENECA STATION.

Extract of a talk from a number of the Seneca Chiefs to the Board of Managers, dated the 18th of June.

Brothers, We understood from our friends, whom you sent on last winter, that you would endeavour to render us

meats and coffee. After eating of food, which we carried with us, we obtained a watermelon of the Turk, paid 30 cents and resumed our journey. In the course of the day passed three similar taverns. In the afternoon, our course was nearly north. Passed in sight of a few scattered houses, and three small villages, one of which had a mosque. At half past three reached the village Menimen. Our road all day was level, passing over a rich plain, having the sea at no great distance on our left, and a range of barren mountains on our right. Met with many camels on the road, and saw some flocks of sheep and herds of cattle, feeding on the plains.

Description of Menimen.

At Menimen put up at the house of an Armenian. After resting a few moments, went out to visit the Greek priests and schools. The first school, which we found, was in a room adjoining the Greek church, and consists of 25 boys. A second school consists of 10 and a third of 5 scholars. There are five Greek priests belonging to the church. Among them and the scholars, and others who were with them, we distributed 50 tracts. We showed the priests a Romaic Testament. They told us they had one like it, and we then spoke of reserving this for some other place; but when they told us, that five priests and 1000 people had only one, and earnestly requested this, we gave it to them.

The town is situated on the south side of the plains, through which the Hermus runs: it is about 20 miles from Smyrna, a little W. of N. and is the seat of an Aga," who commands 20 or 30 villages in the vicinity, which are said to contain 10 or 12,000 people. The houses of Menimen are small and low, generally 8 or 10 feet high, built of mud, or of small stones and mud, with flat roofs. The public buildings are 7 mosques with minarets, (or steeples,) one Greek church, one Armenian church, and several Turkish baths.The population is estimated at 2,000; 60 of them Armenians, the rest half Greeks and half Turks.

On the north and west is a large plain, affording rich meadows for grain and pasturage. Through this plain runs the Yediz, the ancient Hermus.

Thursday, Nov. 2.-Paid about 90 cents for our supper and lodgings; left

A Turkish officer, who preserves order and administers justice.

the Turco-Armenian Testament for the priest, (who is now out of town,) with a request that it may be read in the church, and that all, who know how to read, may have the perusal of it.

Journey from Menimen to Haivali.

At 7 o'clock commenced our journey. In three quarters of an hour, crossed the Hermus. It is now about 6 or 8 rods wide, and not above three feet deep, but sometimes in rainy seasons, it swells into a torrent. Passed in sight of 10 small villages, one of which has a minaret. At 12 stopped at a Greek tavern. It was a small mud house, without a floor, and almost without furniture. Dined on food, which we carried with us. Left 24 tracts for a Greek school in the vicinity, which we had not time to visit. At half past four we saw, on our left hand, near the road, the ruins of a town, which, we concluded, must have been the ancient Myrina. The place is near the sea shore, at the head of a gulf. Strabo speaks of Myrina as situated here, or not far distant; and some maps insert the name in this place. Many pillars of granite 8 or 10 feet long, and a foot and a half thick, and some fragments of marble, were scattered on the ground. No walls remain, and there is no building on the spot.

At sunset crossed the Caicus. It was about as large as the Hermus, and is now sometimes called the Rindicus.

At 6 we came to an old khan, now deserted, nine and a half hours north from Menimen. Like other khans, it is a quadrangular building, with a large open square in the centre. The best room we could find had been accessible to cattle, and had neither floor nor furniture; but we could hear of no better lodging place in the vicinity, and we had already been riding three hours in a heavy rain. We begin to understand what Henry Martyn meant, when he spoke of lodging in a stable. We found 3 or 4 Greeks about the khan; but all of them very stupid and unable to read, and either unable or unwilling to do much for our comfort.

Friday, Nov. 3.-Resumed our journey at 7; road level and good. At 9 our attention was arrested by a smoke arising from a small pond of water in a marsh meadow. We left our attendants, and went to examine it. The pond was about three rods in diameter, and the water near the centre boiled in several places. At the edge it was as hot as the hand could bear without pain. The vapour was strongly impregnated with sulphur.