person. To conclude the transactions of the day, Eld. John S. King addressed the school, and offered a prayer to the throne of grace, that God would bless and prosper the institution, and specially grant the blessing of salvation upon the Indian children. The children appeared very attentive."

Soon after the organization of the church, his health began to fail. In his report to the Board, May 15, 1824, he says: "My own health has been very poor, so that I have not been able to attend to the concerns of the mission with that energy that would be desirable. I have done, however, what I could; I have rendered myself familiar to the Indians as I have had opportunity. I have prevailed on several chiefs, with other influential Indians, to visit the school; and they have all appeared to be highly gratified. There is no doubt but that the Society is gaining influence in the nation." On the last Lord's day in May, 1824, he preached his last sermon, and broke bread to the church in Oneida for the last time. He was very weak; but his words seemed to be clothed with power. It was thought by some, at this time, that it would be his last sermon. He continued failing until Sept. 12, 1824, when he fell asleep in Jesus, as we confidently hope. For further particulars respecting his life, religious exercises, active and unwearied labors, and quiet and peaceful death, we refer our readers to his truly interesting memoirs.

Sept. 16, 1824. The Board met at the mission-house in Oneida. It was here that the Board received the afflicting intelligence of his death. He died at Utica, and was interred in this village on the 14th of Sept. Upon receiving this painful stroke of Divine Providence, the Board requested sister Osgood to continue at the station as a missionary, and take charge of the Indian girls, to board and instruct them. Sister Osgood willingly accepted the call; and continued her faithful and useful labors to the entire satisfaction of the Board, until the mission was removed to Tonawanda.

HAMILTON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The thirteenth annual meeting of the Hamilton Baptist Missionary Society was held at Hamilton, Feb. 21, 1821. Sermon by Eld. Bennett; after which twenty-six Female and two Juvenile Societies, together with several indviduals, presented donations to the amount of $646 65. After receiving the donations, the Secretary read the report of the Board, which was accepted. By the Treasurer's report, it appeared that the receipts for the year past were $1,571 56; expenditures, $1,351 47; balance, $220 39.

Accounts were received from missionaries of one hundred and two weeks and five days' service performed by them. Then proceeded to a choice of officers for the year ensuing. The Society adjourned, to meet at New Woodstock, in Feb., 1822-Eld. T. Purinton to preach a sermon; in case of failure, Eld. Obed Warren. We give a short extract from the report of the Board:

"From an examination of the returns of the missionaries, it appears that they have discharged their duties in a faithful and prudent manner, highly acceptable to the people among whom they labored, and satisfactory to the Board. In many instances their labors have been crowned with the blessing of God, which forms a fresh stimulus to renewed exertion in this glorious cause: and may we be more zealously engaged to diffuse light and knowledge among those who are destitute."

We shall now give, as a specimen, a short extract from a report of one of the missionaries. Eld. Nathaniel J. Gilbert labored seven weeks and five days, chiefly on the Holland Purchase. He informs us, "That at Mud Creek the Lord has poured out his Spirit on a school and neighborhood, and numbers have been called to realize their election of God;" that "at Concord the Lord has of late poured out his Spirit, and a church has arisen;" that at Bethany the Lord has displayed his

pardoning love, and a church has been organized; and the prospects are pleasing;" that "in Warsaw God has shone upon his people with the rays of Divine mercy; and the little church, which was in a low condition, has broken forth on the right hand and left;" and that "Gainsville, too, hath been refreshed by the outpouring of the Divine Spirit, and a considerable number have become the subjects of saving grace."

In the course of his mission he preached fifty-seven sermons and baptized five persons.

At their meeting in May, 1820, the Board resolved to continue their exertions for Indian reform in this region of coun try. To this result they were directed by the openings of Providence, and assurances from the General Convention, held at Philadelphia, of their interest in the measure, and their resolution to aid in the important work, if requested.

There are now connected with this Society forty-five Female and three Juvenile Societies.

The fourteenth annual meeting of the Hamilton Baptist Missionary Society was held at New Woodstock, Feb. 20, 1822. Sermon by Eld. Purinton, from Micah vi. 8. Letters from Female and Juvenile Societies, accompanied with their donations, were received. The Secretary and Treasurer read their reports, which were accepted. Br. J. Peck, having been appointed to go to New York and Washington to solicit aid to the funds, made his report, by which it appeared that his labors had been abundantly blessed, in consequence of which the treasury was greatly replenished; he having received, during his mission of six weeks, in cash and goods, the sum of $1,282 21.

The Society then proceeded to the choice of officers for the year ensuing; and then adjourned, to meet at Homer, in Feb., 1823-Eld. J. Peck to preach, Eld. N. Kendrick his substitute.

Extract from the Treasurer's Report.

Receipts for the year 1821, including the balance in the

$2,670 97

2,004 48

$666 49

Extract from the Secretary's Report.

"In connection with the school at Oneida, the Board being solicited by leading men of the tribe, and encouraged by the provisions of the general government, have undertaken to assist and instruct the Indians in some of the mechanical arts. They have, therefore, employed Br. Rufus Chapin as a carpenter, and Br. George Burton as a blacksmith, to labor for the Indians, and instruct some of their young men in both of these arts.

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During part of the past year the Board have employed fifteen missionaries; so that ninety-six weeks' and two days' labor have actually been performed, besides one year's service of Eld. R. Powell at Oneida.

"The returns of the missionaries, generally, have been of a cheering nature. They have administered baptism to about seventy hopeful believers, besides bearing the tidings of sal vation to thousands perishing for lack of vision. In every part of the harvest, where they have labored, a great deal remains to be done. Thousands are perishing for the word of life, and calls are imperious for the continuance of our exertions. Every year furnishes a wider range for the exercise of our benevolence, in propagating the gospel, both among the aboriginals and the white population of the wil derness. It appears evident that the time has come for the gospel to be made known to the savage nations that remain in the uncultivated portions of our country; and the same spirit which is urging us to pray, and put forth efforts, for their salvation, is creating desires in many of their hearts for the gospel to be spread among them.

"Grateful acknowledgements are due to a gracious Providence, which has hitherto watched over the interests of this Society, and directed its operations, accompanying them with the Spirit's influences, which have caused the wilderness and solitary place to be glad, the lame man to leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb to sing.

"The Board feel peculiarly gratified with the progress and prospects of the school at Oneida. The names of one hundred and twenty children are on the teacher's list, who have entered the school, and the average number of attendants at present is about forty..

"The arduous and complicated labors which have devolved on the Board, to apply your benevolence with discretion' to the objects of mercy, have been accompanied with unceasing supplications for Divine direction, and a solemn consciousness that he that planteth is nothing, and he that watereth is nothing, but God that giveth the increase. May he also create a defense upon all his glory, and clothe his instruments with humility as with a garment."

The fifteenth annual meeting of the Hamilton Baptist Missionary Society was held at Homer, Feb. 19, 1823. Sermon by Eld. J. Peck, from Eph. vi. 8: "To make known the mystery of the gospel." They had received into the treasury during the past year, in cash and goods, $2,685 65; which they expended in paying missionaries, agents, erecting buildings, and sustaining the school at Oneida. The success of the agents in collecting funds, and particularly the success of Eld. A. Bennett in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Mas. sachusetts, is a subject of grateful acknowledgement. Much assistance has been received from the Black River country, through the active labors of Eld. Emory Osgood. Eld. N. Peck was also successful in procuring funds at the west. God is opening the hearts and hands of many to assist, with their prayers and substance, in propagating his gospel among those who dwell in the shadow of death.

We have received accounts of eighty-four weeks' service performed by our missionaries the year past. Also one year's missionary labor by Br. R. Powell, at Oneida, and places in the vicinity. The labors of our missionaries have been crowned with the rich blessing of Heaven. The report closes by observing

"The tide of emigration west, which is spreading over extensive regions, is continually enlarging the missionary field; and the claims of the destitute, on this favored part of Zion, are every year increasing. The success with which God has honored this Society demands the most grateful sense of his mercy, while it authorizes an unshaken confidence in his future blessing on the same humble endeavors to spread his gospel. Let no heart faint, no hand be weak, in this glorious cause. For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he