residence in the country. After the storm was over, several merchants gave large sums to the viceroy for permission to leave the country, with their families and effects. From these statements, and the advice of our Serampore friends, we were induced to give up the idea of establishing our mission in the Burman empire. Indeed, there is no other place in Burmah but Rangoon, to which we could have access; and as the Baptist Society have a mission there already, it would not be advisable for us to settle in the same place. If we had been Baptists, we might have united with Mr. Carey, and strengthened that mission. But to establish a separate mission did not appear to us to be proper, and I am persuaded, it would not have been agreeable to your wishes. It was your desire and ours to have the seat of the mission at Ummerapoora; but the missionaries from the London Society had ascertained the impracticability of such a measure. The country is at present in a more quiet state, aud brother Judson has gone to join Mr. Carey. "My objects in going to Rangoon," (he writes me,) "are two: first to get out of the reach of the British government until a change favorable to missions may take place, which we hope for on the arrival of Lord Moira, and the renewal of the charter: secondly, to ascertain whether it be practicable for us to live under the Burman government." I have not had a letter from him since his arrival at Rangoon; but have indirectly learnt, that he and sister Judson are there. As Mr. Carey was quite alone, I think it altogether probable, that brother and sister Judson will continue with him, if it be possible for them to live in the country. "The reason of our going to the Isle of France brother Rice will explain to you. We had no other alternative left us, but to do this, or, what was worse, to quit the field and return home." Brought forward, $7 20 25. From the Female Cent Society in Marlborough, (Ver.) by Madam Lyman, the Treas urer, remitted by the Rev. Ephraim H. Newton, 26. From the Female Charitable Society in Westford, (Mass.) by Mrs. Huldah Prescott, their Treasurer, From a young lady in Westfield, by the Rev. Isaac Knapp, 28. From the Female Cent Society in Bridport, (Ver.) a semi-annual contribution made at the first meeting, in August, 1814, remitted by Mr. Pliny Fisk; From Miss Mary Parker of Westfield, (Mass.) by the Rev. Dr. Lyman, From the following persons in Sherburne, (N. Y.) remitted by the Rev John Truair; viz. Mr. Nathaniel Brown and Mr. Eleazer Lathrop, $2 each, Three friends of missions, $1 each, Two friends of missions, $2 each, A friend of the heathen, Mr. Josiah Lathrop, for the translations, 3 10 00 22 08 5.00 30.00 200 A friend to the heathen, for do. 1-20 00 From the Female Mite Socie. ty in Sherburne, (N. Y.) remitted by L. Kasson, Directress, for the translations, From the following persons, by the Rev. Joseph Lee, of Royalston, (Mass.) viz. Mr. George Talburd and his family, of Athol, (Mass.) ( $10 00 15.00 Carried forward $10 00 $116 28 years old, hearing of a similar instance, proposed to deny himself the use of sugar in his tea and coffee for six months, if I would give him a dollar for the use of Foreign Missions, or the distribution the Scriptures among the heathen. My daughter, who is four years old, immediately proposed to do the same. I cheerfully promised to give them each a dollar for the purpose. The two dollars I now enclose; and will only observe, that they were very particular not to use any su gar, and, when their mother was about to give them any through forgetfulness, would always remind her of it. My son, of his own accord, still denies himself the use of sugar, and seems to be bent on doing it permanently for the object pryposed at first." Mr. Joseph Goddard, of Athol, Friends of Foreign Missions in Royalston 5 00 1.00 Brought forward $396 01 spreading the knowledge of the Word of Life among the heathen, From the Foreign Mission Society of Brunswick and Topsham, by the Hon. Jacob Abbot, 30 60-46 60 Esq. the Treasurer, From an aged clergyman, a friend of Foreign Missions, it being an unexpected present to him, on a certain occasion, and which he instantly devoted to this purpose, by the Rev. Dr. Morse, From the following Societies and individuals, by Mr. Henry Hudson, the agent of the Board at Hartford; viz. The Auxiliary Foreign Mission Society of Middlesex county, (Con.) by Richard Ely, 2nd. Esq. Treasurer, A female in Sidney, Delaware county, (N. Y.) The Foreign Mission Society of the Western District of Fairfield county, (Con.) by Matthew Marvin, Esq. the Treas $98 32 500 26-158 00 31. From the following per sons and society, by the Rev. Dr. Payson of Rindge, (N. H.) viz. Mr. William Barker, of Rindge, $2 00 Mr. John Stearns, of do. Several children in do. Rev. Dr. Payson, 2.00 1 33 S 00 The Female Cent Society in Rindge, (their collection for 1813, including 36 cents interest,) The same Society, their collection for 1814, 6 06 15 68-28 07 Feb. 2. From Mr. Isaac Tucker, of Milton, (Mass.) by the Rev. Samuel Gile, From friends of Foreign Missions, From the Congregational Society in Gorham, (Maine,) a contribution, half to missions and half to translations, 6. From a stranger, a friend to missions, by the Rev. Dr. Griffin, (a guinea,) 8. From Mr. Solomon Goodell, of Jamaica, (Ver.) toward 4.00 8 00 30 34 4 72 Carried forward $596 01 From the Female Cent Society in Rowley, by Mrs. Harriet A. Tucker, the President, 15. From the Female Cent Suciety in Dalton, (Mass.) by Mrs. Jennings, the Treasurer, 15. From the Religious Charitable Society in the county of Worcester, by the Rev. Joseph Goffe, the Treasurer, 16. From the PiscataquaBranch of the Foreign Missionary Society, by Peyton R. Freeman, Esq. the Treasurer, remitted by the Rev. Dr. Worcester, From a lady, in a neighboring town, by the Rev. Mr. Huntington, of Boston, 51 00 13 00 42.00 20 00 114 50 32 00 20 00 $688 51 DISTRIBUTION OF THE BIBLE IN GER MANY. Extract of a letter from the Rev. Dr. George Christian Knapp, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, dated Halle, Sept. 21, 1814. "As an exhilarating sign of our times, I add, that the Canstein Bible Press has received such numerous orders for Bibles, from London and other places, that all our presses are in a state of unparal leled activity, and that we shall find ourselves compelled to apply to other offices here, for the printing of our Bibles, Through the medium of the above Bible Society (London) there are now several Bible Associations forming in Germany and other places. Not long ago a Prus sian oue was established at Berlin, a Danish one at Copenhagen, and a Saxon one at Dresden. The most eminent state and municipal officers participate actively in these institutions as presidents and members. In Warsaw a Polonish Bible Society is at this moment forming, which, like the other institutions, is to distribute Bibles partly gratis, and partly at re-` duced prices." DEDICATION, ORDINATIONS, AND INSTALLATION, ON Wednesday the 25th ult. the new church in East Sudbury, was solemnly dedicated to the service of Almighty God. At the same time, the Rev. JOHN B. WIGHT was ordained pastor of the con- . gregational church and society in that town. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. M'Kean. ORDAINED, at Weston, (Mass.) on the 1st inst. the Rev. JOSEPH FIELD, jun. Sermon by the Rev. President Kirkland. INSTALLED, at Goshen, (N. Y.) in April last, the Rev. Ezra Fisk. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Grant, of Bedford. ORDAINED, at New Windsor, (N. Y.) in May last, the Rev. ARTEMAS DEAN. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Hopkins, of Amity. At Chester, (N. Y.) in September last, the Rev. Mr. THOMAS. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Fisk, of Goshen. At Locke, (N. Y.) on the 30th of November last, the Rev. JOSHUA DEAN. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Walker, of Homer. HAMPSHIRE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. THE annual meeting of this Society was held at Northampton, on the 18th of August last, when the following gentlemen were chosen officers: viz. The Rev. JOSEPH LYMAN, D. D. Pres. Rev. DAVID PARSONS, D. D. Hon. JOSEPH LYMAN, Esq. Rev. RICHARD S. STORRS, The funds of the Society, at the date above-mentioned, amounted to about $5,400. The Society distributed, during the last year, 116 Bibles, and a great number of other religious books, both bound and in pamphlets and tracts. The Report of the Trustees states, that eight missionaries had been employed in the course of the year 1813, the aggregate of whose labors was 170 weeks, i. e. three years and a quarter; and that the aggregate of services engaged for the year 1814 amounted to 185 weeks, or more than three years and a half. The Trustees also state, that the contributions of the several towns and parishes of their connexion have almost uniformly exceeded those of former years; and other generous aids have been superadded. We gladly notice this fact, as it confirms an opinion which we expressed long ago; viz. that the donations which had been made to support missions abroad would not diminish but increase the donations to support domestic missions. Few portions of our country have entered upon the business of supporting foreign missions with more zeal, than the district which annually contributes to the Hamp shire Missionary Society; and yet we find, that notwithstanding the pressure of the war, the contributions to this Society are greater than ever. The same result is observable in other places. The fact is, that contributions for the spread of religion have never yet been limited by the ability of the people, throughout any large extent of country; probably not in a single 14 94 parish. There is room for great and indefinite enlargement of such contributions; and, unless we are greatly mistaken, the world will soon see greater things of this description, than it has hitherto seen. ETHAN ELY, Esq. and The Society expended the following sums during the preceding year: viz. For the services of missiona $1,729 91 519 62 34 11 10 92 $2,318 50 1 The following paragraphs close the excellent report of the Trustees. "The multiplication of Missionary and Bible Societies and of other charitable associations for relieving the distresses and promoting the happiness, temporal and spiritual, of our guilty suffering world affords pleasing earnests, that a season of deliverance and salvation is fast approach ing. The Trustees cannot fail to propound these joyful events, which are taking place in the administration of Provideuce, as animating considerations to their brethren of the Society and to their female associates in this work of the Lord, that all may be quickened to future zeal and liberality; that all may combine in their humble and devout supplications to the God of all light and grace, that he would by his sanctifying Spirit, teach their hearts to glow with an affection still more ardent for the redemption of immortals; that, in answer to the prayers and labors of his people, he would extend more largely the means and operations of this and all charitable associations, and make them the honored and joyful instruments of bringing home souls to Christ, as the price of his blood and the trophies of his eross. "At this momentous period, the Christian world have every consoling argument to establish their confidence in the promises of the covenant, that God will redeem Zion with judgment, and build up the walls of Jerusalem which have been broken down; that he will lengthen the cords and strengthen the stakes of his redeemed Church; that he will silence the blaspheming tongues of those who revile, and break the rod of those who oppress his heritage. "Let the notices of Divine Providence enliven the hopes and rouse the exertions of God's people to come up to the help of the Lord against his enemies. In obedience to his animating voice let all of us, having begun well, go forward until we shall see the day of our Jesus in the sal vation of a countless multitude of immor, tal souls; until the righteousness of our Zion shall go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth; until Jews and Gentiles shall see her righteousness and all kings her glory; when she shall be called by a new name which the mouth of the Lord will name, and shall be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of our God. "The state of our funds will be exhibited in the several documents annexed to this report. From them will be seen what reason the friends of this Society have for matual gratulation, to be of good courage, and to redouble their exertions for accom plishing that good work of the Lord, in which they are engaged, and in which they have in times past been so happily sueceeded. "May the Lord of the harvest send forth laborers into his harvest. The wide extended fields are now white and ready to be gathered in. May the good Lord now graciously accept the imperfect, feeble labors and prayers of his unworthy, waiting servants, and use them as the privileged joyful instruments in his hands of advancing the mysterious designs of his redeeming grace, in restoring this guilty world from the wotul depravity and deserved misery of an ungrateful rebellion and apostasy: May he make us all coworkers with our Father in heaven in the fulfilment of that consoling promise made to our dear Redeemer, that he will give him the heathen, for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for his possession." OBITUARY. The following notice of the Rev. Mr. Farrar was received soon after his decease, but was mislaid by accident. We now insert it for the purpose of preserving the memory of an excellent man. DIED at New Ipswich, (N. H.) the Rev. STEPHEN FARRAR. He was born at Lincoln, (Mass) October 22, A. D. 1758; and was graduated at Harvard College, in 1755, with a class, which produced an unisual number of distinguished characters. He was ordained at New Ipswich Oct. 22, 1760. In the death of Mr. Farrar, no ordinary loss is sustained by the religious community. His talents were considerably above the common standard. ie had clear discernment, sound judgment, and a good knowledge of the human character. His piety appears to have commenced at an early age; which induced him to enter, while very young, on the work of the pimistry. In his manners there was a portion of gravity, which, at first view, appeared somewhat austere and forbidding. It was, however, tempered with urbanity and Christian benevolence, so that he was not only an instructive, but pleasant companion. In his private de. portment, as well as in the public duties of the ministry, he never failed to manifest a very deep sense of the majesty and holiness of God, and the value of the Gos pel. Scarcely any thing can be conceived more solemn, than Iris devotional addresses. His temper, naturally severe, was so softened by the spirit of Christ, that prudence and moderation held a distin guished place among the large assemblage of his virtues. As a theologian, he was decidedly a Calvinist. His ministry was not ineffectual. The church, over which he presided, has for many years been numerous. There are many, it is believed, both in heaven and on earth, who will appear as his joy and crown of rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming. To a former parishioner who visited him a few weeks before his death, and was speaking of the state of religion in the place, he replied, "I believe, it will be said hereafter of many a man and woman, that they were born here." The writer would only add, They, that are wise, shall shine, as the brightness of the firmament; and they, that have turned many to righteousness, as the stars for over and ever. At Keene, (N. H.) the Rev. AARON HALL, A. M. in the 63d year of his age, and the 37th of his ministry. Mr. Hall was highly respected by his numerous acquaintance. He was esteemed as a pious and useful minister of the Gospel. Suav ity of manners, affability, modesty, courtesy, kindness, philanthropy, politeness, and Christian decorum, were shining traits in his character. Although he was a zealons supporter of the orthodox creed of the churches, the doctrines of the reformation, yet he was remarkably candid toward those who differed from him in opinion. Pacific in his disposition, he conspicuously exhibited the character of a peace-maker, in all his intercourse with his people, and in ecclesiastical councils, called on subjects of complaint or controversy. Possessed of the sympathetic affections, in a very eminent degree, he always listened atten tively to the tale of woe; and readily im parted all the consolation and relief in his power. Having a proper sense of the worth of immortal souls, he was zealous in the performance of the duties of his sacred office. In catechising the children; in giving suitable instruction to the rising generation; in attending conferences, prayer-meetings, and other moral and religious associations, he was active and fervent, and highly useful. He was indeed instant in season, and out of season. He lived in great harmony with his people, and retained their affections and esteem till his death. His last sickness, which was short, he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation. His example at death, comported with his precepts and examples in life. He viewed the prospect before him, of awaking in eternity, and appearing before the Judge of all mankind, with serenity, and holy anticipa tions, founded on evangelical faith. Yielding that life, which had been laboriously spent in the vineyard of Christ, into the hand of God, he finished his course in Christian joy and hope; and took his departure into the world of spirits, to receive the reward of the faithful servant and minister of Christ. He has left a widow, four children, and a large society, to mourn, that they shall see his face no more on earth. POETRY. LINES ON THE SABBATH BY THE LATE DR. LEYDEN. HAIL to the placid, venerable morn, That slowly wakes while all the fields are still; A pensive calm on every breeze is borne, A graver murmur gurgles from the rill, The sky-lark warbles in a tone less shrill; The gales, that lately sighed along the grove, The rooks float silent by, an airy drove, The sun a mild, but solemn lustre throws, Thus smi'd the day when the first morn arose. For the Panoplist. If it be proper to insert in the Panoplist lines so unpolished as the following, they are offered for that purpose. The subject, and the occasion, are their only recommendation; but the writer would be glad by any means to turn the attention of Christians more to these poor creatures. Kingston, N. J. April, 1814. THE SLAVES AT THE COMMUNION. Poon negro, drink; his vital blood T. C. S. |