MORTALITY OF MISSIONARIES.

As no great scheme of national aggrandizement is accomplished, or can be accomplished, by means of irresolute and transient exertions, so also it is with the conversion of the world. Those who embark in this enterprise, must expect to meet with difficulties, trials and discouragements. They have perils to encounter in the opposition of their "own countrymen," "perils of waters" in transporting their missionaries to the various fields of labour," perils by the heathen" after they have arrived, in some cases "perils among false brethren," "in deaths often." But unless they can say with Paul. "None of these things move me"-unless they resolve still stedfastly to persevere-they evince either their own faint-heartedness, or their insensibility to the greatness of the cause in which they are engaged.

In reviewing the history of the American missions to India and the Holy Land, while there are many circumstances of peculiar encouragement, there is also much occasion for the exercise of this christian firmness.

It appears, that of 16 missionaries sent out by the American Board to establish or reinforce the mission at Bombay, 5 are dead, and 4 have returned home on account of ill health occasioned by the climate; leaving only 7 in any way connected with the mission, one of whom at least is not now in India: That of 15 missionaries sent to the Island of Ceylon, 5 are dead, and 10 still remain connected with the mission: And that, of 6 missionaries sent to Syria and the Holy Land, 2 are dead, while 4 remain connected with the mission.

The death of twelve missionaries, eight of whom were ordained ministers, in so short a time, and the ill health of 4 others, such as to render necessary a return to their native land, are circumstances which would be likely to discourage those who were doubtful of the goodness of their cause and are indeed sufficiently distressing to the most sanguine. But if thousands, for the mere purposes of gain, can cheerfully hazard the dangers incidental to the same climate, and even climates tenfold more unfriendly to life and health; if, when a breach is made in ranks placed before the cannon's mouth, others and others are marched up in succession, with the almost certain prospect of death,shall Christians shrink from far less dangers in saving the souls of men, than are met by others in destroying the bodies? "No! no!" we seem to hear from some thousands of churches, "this scandal shall not rest upon the Cristian name. If numbers of our missionaries

fall in the glorious conflict, and if others are found willing to hasten to the aid of those that remain, (and we thank God there are many such,) the enterprise shall not fail nor falter for want of means. Our prayers too shall follow them, and in proportion to the dfficulties that meet us, in the same proportion shall be our exertions.

It is pleasing to add in this connection, that two valuable missionaries, Rev. Elnathan Gridley, and Rev. Josiah Brewer, the latter recently a tutor in Yale College, have sailed within a few days past, from Boston, for the Holy Land; and that the Rev. Cyrus Stone, and probably two other young clergymen, all of them well qualified for the work, are expected to sail, in the course of the ensuing month, to join the mission at Bombay. [N. Y. Obs.

Summary of Religious Entelligence.

Our papers for the last month furnish us with but little Intelligence of general interest. The most important facts, are contained in the following Summary.

ASIA.

SANDWICH ISLANDS.-A letter from Mr. Goodrich, missionary on the island of Hawaii, (Owbyhee,) informs us that the state of the mission at that place

is very interesting; and that the want of labourers in that field is severely felt. Numbers have left the missionary School and gone to teach others. Eight or ten from different Islands wait upon Mr. Goodrich for instruction; most of whom will soon be ready to commence the business of instructing others.A letter from Mr. Bishop, stationed at Hawaii, on the west side of the island, states that his meeting house is crowded to overflowing, and that in the course of a month, 63 had called to converse on the subject of personal religion. The new meeting house at Honoruru is capable of containing 4000 persons, and is filled every Sabbath. A society has been formed at Kaavarooa on the same island, for the support of missionaries, and has raised to the value of 50 dollars. Five young natives are learning to print, and 40,000 tracts have been published, they are sold to the natives for fresh provisions, which greatly lessens the expence of the mission.

PITCAIRN'S ISLAND-There are now on this island 59 inhabitants. The venerable John Adams who exercises a kind of patriarchal sovereignty among them, is still alive. By a letter in the name of the inhabitants, addressed to Hiram Bingham, it appears that no missionary has yet been sent to them, though expectations have been excited for a number of years. The object

of the letter is to renew their request.

CEYLON. The mission church in Jaffna consists of 83 members collected out of their different castes. The following statement which we extract from the Religious Intelligencer, will shew the obstacles to be overcome by the heathen in the East, in embracing Christianity,

"Samuel Davis has now for a long time, given us evidence of a real change of heart. A few weeks ago, when his friends learned that he had been propounded for admission to the Church, and that he expected to be baptised and partake of the Lord's supper, they used all their efforts to prevent it. Their great objection to his joining the church, appeared to be founded on their pride of caste. The people of Batticotta have long boasted that no person of good caste, would ever join us from among them. In order therefore to prevent their pride being humbled, and disgrace brought upon 2000persons, which they openly say has been the case, it was to be expected that they would use violent measures to keep him away from the intended meeting. Samuel being aware of this, requested permission to go secretly to Tillipally, two days previous to the meeting. After he had gone, his friends ascertaining that he had left Batticotta, came to Mr. Meigs in a great rage, and with many threats, protested against his being received into the church. It was in vain to reason with them. They went away as they came, with their "mouth full of cursing and bitterness." Though Samuel had escaped them, they determined to make another effort to prevent his being baptised. As they expected him to pass through one of the two principal roads leading to the bungalow, many of his relations were posted in the way to seize him when he passed by. Before they were aware, he reached the bungalow, and seated himself among those who were about to make a public profession of their faith in Christ. When they were informed of his arrival, they made preparations to take him off by force. Expecting that they would make the attempt, Mr. Poor sent to the magistrate of Mallagum, requesting him to send a native from his court to preserve order. The presence of this officer probably prevented them from carrying their intended plan into operation.When Samuel came forward to be baptised, one of his brothers with a loud voice protested against our baptising him. It was done however, and the Lord's name was magnified in the sight of the heathen.

BURMAH.-The Burmese war is at length happily ended. Mr. Judson and the Europeans, for whose safety so great fears were entertained, may now be considered as out of danger. Moung-Shaw-ba, one of the most distinguished Burman converts, continues to adorn his profession at Rangoon.

BOMBAY.-The mission at this place has suffered a severe loss, by the death of Gordon Hall, one of the missionaries. He had finished a translation of

the New Testament, and had gone on a tour from which he never returned; he died of the cholera-morbus at Doolee Dapoor, after eight hour's illness.About six weeks before his death he wrote a circular to the American churches, containing an affecting plea in behalf of the heathen in India. Mr. Graves is now the only remaining missionary at Bombay. Two, we understand, are in readiness to go out by the first opportunity.

AMERICA.

UNITED STATES.-American Society for meliorating the condition of the Jews. At a meeting of the Board of Directors, a report of a committee was adopted, which states, that having taken legal counsel it is ascertained that the funds in the hands of the board cannot be disposed of for any other purpose than that for which they were contributed; viz; to form a settlement of converted Jews. And as this object is given up by the Society a committee is appointed to report upon the expediency of applying to the Legislature for such an alteration in the charter as to allow them to dispose of the funds in some other way for the benefit of the Jews.

THE WESTERN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION has 250 schools, 1,700 teachers, and 13,000 scholars. She whole number of children attending the school of Mackinaw mission is 170. Some of these are from 2000 miles distance.

CANADA. The London Evangelical Magazine states that the society which was formed last summer, for the promotion of Education and Industry in Canada, has been kindly noticed in different parts of the United Kingdom.→ Several auxiliaries have been formed, and money has been collected to the amount of 1000l. Mr. Osgood, who has been travelling as the agent of the Society, is expecting soon to return to the field of his labours; and we under stand it is the design of the Society to send with him one or two approved teachers, with such books and apparatus as may be required in establishing schools and libraries. Books and tracts, suitable for country libraries and distribution, are received at Mr. Nisbet's, Mr. Hatchard's, and at 59 Pater

nosterrow.

Ecclesiastical Chronicle.

The Associate Presbytery of Cambridge met on the 13th ult. Application was made, by petition, to be taken under the care of Presbytery, and for supply of sermon, from three different places not heretofore under the care of Presbytery, viz: from Esquising, Upper Canada; from a number of individuals in Bedford county, Lower Canada; and from the town of Howard, in Steuben county, N. Y.-A like application was made a short time ago, from York, Livingston county, N. Y. The Presbytery agreed to take the under their care and to furnish them with as much supply as in their power. Thus, four vacancies have been added to the list since the meeting of Synod in May last. Moderations were granted to the congregations of Putnam and Bovina, and a call for Mr Russel, from Stamford and Thorold, was sustained.-Mr. Thos. Goodwillie completed his trials for ordination, and his ordination and admission as colleague and successor of his father, in the congregation of Barnet, was appointed to take place on the last Thursday of September.A communication was received from the Associate Presbytery of Philadelphia, proposing and requesting the appointment of some member of Presbytery to take the superintendence of the students, till such time as the Synod appoint a Professor of Theology for the Eastern Hall. The Presbytery agreed with their brethren of the Philadelpha Presbytery, as to the expediency of such a measure, and appointed the Rev. Alexander Bullions to this duty. The students will therefore, for the ensuing winter, prosecute their studies, at Cambridge, under his direction. The Presbytery unanimously affirmed a decision of the Session of Argyle, brought up by appeal, refusing a certificate of mem

bership to an individual about to leave the country, on the ground that during his absence from the bounds of the congregation, he had joined in sealing or dinances with societies not in communion with the Associate Church, and justified his conduct in so doing, contrary to the well known principles of the church on the subject of occasional communion.

ASSOCIATE PRESBYTERY OF OHIO.-On the 7th ult. Mr. Isaac Baggs was licensed, by this Presbytery, to preach the gospel of reconciliation.

View of Public Affairs.

EUROPE.

GREAT-BRITAIN AND IRELAND.-By the latest accounts which are to the 25th of August, it appears that the distress in that country among the manufacturing population still continues; though some accounts say, that there is a prospect of a little improvement. In some places the wages of women and children had been reduced to a penny a day! In Lancashire alone, three hundred thousand persons are out of employment! Matters are still worse, in Ireland. All the miseries of famine and disease, seem to be hanging over that unhappy country. Oats, had advanced to 20s. per bushel, and in some places, the people were living on "one meal a day of boiled nettles!" These things seem to be drawing to some awful crisis. It is also stated, that the revenue, had fallen short of the produce of last year, during the current quarter. not less than £100,000 per week. Parliament was to meet on the 2d of Nov. According to an order in Council, American vessels laden with American produce, are not to be admitted into the ports of the British West-India and N. American colonies, on the same terms with their own vessels, after the first of December. This is designed as a measure of retaliation on the U. S. for refusing to put British shipping in American ports on the footing of the most favoured nations, which refusal the U. S. justify, because in their trade with the colonies, American vessels, are admitted only from Amercan ports and bringing only certain productions of the United States.

PORTUGAL.-The Emperor of Brazil has granted to the people of Portugal a constitution on very liberal principles, resembling greatly the constitution of Great-Britain. The Catholic religion is established by law; but no person is to be persecuted or molested on account of his religion.

NETHERLANDS.-Dreadful fevers prevail in several parts of this kingdom. This disease is supposed to have been caused by the late inundations.

GREECE Although the affairs of the Greeks appear unpromising, they do not seem to be conquered. Lord Cochrane has arrived at Napoli di Romania; where he was to await the gathering of his fleet. The Greeks have in all 235 vessels, and appear resolved fully to co-operate with him. Many of these vessels are small, but the aggregate of their crews is 14,000 excellent seamen. TURKEY. It appears that the attempt to put down the order of the Janissaries has been entirely successful; 15,000 of them, including those burnt in the bar acks, have been killed in Constantinople. The slaughter goes on through the empire, and thousands are perishing. This may prove favourable to Greece.

AMERICA.

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PANAMA.-The Congress at Panama, was opened on the 22d June. A speech was delivered by the minister from Peru, containing an exposition of the faculties, objects and duties of the Congress. He says that it is to be a council in the hour of conflict, the faithful interpreter of treaties, a mediator ́in domestic contentions, which is charged with the formation of our new body of international law." The basis of its confederation is "Peace with the whole, world; free commerce with all nations; and a diminution of imposts on the trade of such as have acknowledged their independence. Religious toleration. -the abolition of slavery, and the enjoyment of equal rights, by persons of every colour." They adjourned to meet at Tacubaya, a village near Mexico.

THE GLORY OF MINISTERIAL SUCCESS, DUE TO GOD ALONE.

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A Sermon, from MSS. of the late Dr. Shaw, on 1 Cor. iii. 6, 7. (Continued from page 224.)

"I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then, neither is he that planted any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase."

II. In the vineyard of our Lord Jesus Christ, his servants have different parts assigned them; the performance of which, constitutes their proper office or business. Our former observation, was intended merely to show, that God is pleased to make use of instruments and means in fulfilling his purposes; and what these were, and are. Our present, is meant to show the adaptation of the instruments to the work, and of the means to the end-whatever be the nature or the portion of service, in which he engages them, and for which he gives them endowments. Thus, he assigns to Paul, the office of a planter; and to Apollos, that of a waterer, in the vineyard of his church. All Christ's accredited servants, indeed, agree in this, that they are but servants in his employ: none of them are masters. They are all one, also, as to the general nature of their work, and the great common end they have in view: yet this general unity of character, work, and end, by no means prevents the existence of many specific differences, both as regards service and qualifications. "Our Lord called his own servant, and unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one." Matt. xxv. "They have gifts differing according to the grace given to them." Rom. xii. 6. In the first chapter of the first epistle to the Corinthians, which is wholly devoted to the subject of spiritual men and spiritual gifts, the apostle has converted the human body, (consisting, as you well know, of VOL. III.

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