to the north of the Equator. Mr. Dupuis, English Consul at Ashantee, derived this information from certain traders, and sailed to England to communicate the intelligence.

Linnæus.-A biographical account of this distinguished man, written by

THEOLOGY.

Dissertations on the importance and best method of studying the original languages of the Bible, by Jahn and others; translated from the originals, and accompanied with notes: by M. Stuart, Associate Prof. of Sac. Lit. in the Theol. Sem. Andover. 8vo. Andover.

The Character and Sufferings of the Pilgrims: A Sermon delivered at Pittsfield, Mass. Dec. 22nd, 1820; with an Appendix By Heman Humphrey, Pastor of the Congregational Church in Pittsfield. 8vo. Pittsfield.

The character of an Officer, and duty of a Soldier; A Sermon preached to a Regiment of Ohio Militia; by Joshua L. Wilson, Chaplain, Cincinnati.

Hymns for Family Worship, with Prayers for every day in the week, selected from various authors. By John Codman, A. M. second edition: 18mo. Boston.

Sermon on the Public Means of Grace; the Fasts and Festivals of the Church; on Scripture Character, and

various practical subjects. By the late Rt. Rev. Theodore Dehon, D. D. 2 vols. 8vo. Charleston.

Discourse on the Evidences of Revealed Religion, delivered in the Chapel of the University at Cambridge, March 14th 1821, at the Dudleian Lecture. By William E. Channing; Cambridge.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A Hebrew Grammar, with a copious Syntax and Praxis. By Moses Stuart: Andover.

Symzonia; a Voyage of Discovery. By Captain Adam Seaborn: 12mo. New-York.

The Boston Handel and Haydn Society Collection of Sacred Music. & nos. Boston.

Letters on the Eastern States. By William Tudor. 8vo. second edition, Boston.

History of the War of the Independence of the United States of America; written by Charles Botta, translated from the Italian, by George Alexander Otis; 8vo. 3 vols. Philadelphia.

MISSION IN CEYLON.

Extract from a letter of the Missionaries to the Corresponding Secretary.

(Concluded from page 163.)

But to establish another station seem ed almost impossible, for want of funds. To obviate this difficulty, in some measure, brother Scudder brought forward a proposition, the amount of which is, that he engages to fit up a station at Panditeripo with his private money, which is to be refunded at some future period, either by contributions at home, or from the general funds of this mission. This proposition was accepted. The subject of extending ourselves still further seemed impor

tant and commanding. What we had already done was little, compared with our multiplied blessings. These laid us under obligations to do more. We have done as Providence seemed to indicate, and as due deliberation warranted us. Brother Scudder removed to Panditeripo in July. The repairs are making with much expedition, and we are happy to say, that every thing is favourable and seems to promise much.

Agreeably to the instructions of the Board, brother Scudder attended to the study of Theology while on his passage, and has since devoted as much time to it as circumstances would admit. As he was now to occupy a new

station, it appeared desirable, that he should receive a license to preach. In a regular meeting, held according to the custom of the American churches, he was examined; and, having given good satisfaction, he was licensed.We thought proper to advise him to continue his studies preparatory to his future ordination. Brother Scudder's removal from Tillipally, and the returning health of the brethren at Batticotta, rendered the missionary strength of these two stations very unequal. It was therefore thought expedient, that brother Woodward should remove to Tillipally for the present; but it is desirable, that he should soon occupy a new station. When we consider the assistance, which we have from the boys in our school, and that the acquisition of the language is gradually giving us strength, we are convinced, that our borders must still be enlarged.

But what shall we do? We have no funds for building, and not more than five months supply for our own subsistance. We are not, we cannot be, anxious for ourselves, if faithful; but we behold their wretchedness. When we are solicited to go into other parishes, and establish schools, must we silence these solicitations by saying, we are not able? Under such circumstances, how ought we to feel? When we see so many destitute parishes not only willing to be instructed, but even inviting us to establish schools ought we not to remind Christians, "Whosoever hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?" Where had the American churches been, had the early Christians withheld from our ancestors the light of the Gospel? Where will their brethren the Gentiles be, should Christians of the present day not have compassion?

[After mentioning, that the press would be a valuable acquisition; and that, with the information brought by Mr. Garrett, they hoped to obtain it from Calcutta, where it has long been, the missionaries proceed as follows:]

In the mean time, brother Garrett will apply himself to the language; and should our funds admit, and the press be obtained, he will commence printing immediately. But we fear, that our funds will not be sufficient. It will indeed be painful to our hearts to

have all other things in readiness, and be compelled to delay months, if not a year, for want of money. While we delay, thousands perish. The claims of millions on the American churches are imperious and must be felt, and, we believe, will be acknowledged. We look homeward, not only for means to carry into effect the plans already adopted by us, but we think it very desirable, that this mission should be extended to the neighboring continent.

At the commencement of this mission, our situation was thought impor tant from its contiguity to the peninsula, where the language of this people is spoken by some millions. We were then much encouraged, by our brethren at Bombay and other missionaries to extend our views that way. Previous to the present time, however, we have not been able, for want of help, to look towards that important field, with any hope that we should be able to accomplish our original design.Still we are persuaded, that the call is as urgent as ever. To place before you the magnitude of this object, we need not dwell on the vast population of the coast; nor on the interesting places for missionary stations. True, there are a few missionaries in that field; but in no place is there one where ten are urgently demanded; and many large and populous districts are entirely neglected. Yet, on all the Coromandel coast, as far north as Madras, the Tamul is the common language. We seem more than ever urged to this field. For the work we are most favourably situated. A tour to the continent will enable us to give intelligence, concerning the most interesting stations, and to make all necessary arrangements for occupying them, Missionaries, who shall be hereafter sent out, will be able to take our places on this island, under every advantage, having houses, schools, and congregations ready to their hands. Thus situated, they would have much time for the study of the language immediately on their arrival, which is of great importance; and, at the same time those of us who may go to the coast, will go under the greatest advantage.

SANDWICH ISLAND MISSION.

Our limits will not permit us to publish the interesting account respecting the Sandwich Island Mission, and we must refer those of our readers, who

wish for a more particular account than was contained in the letter of Mr. Whitney, published in our last number, to the Missionary Herald. From that publication, we extract the following letters:

Letter of Tamoree, King of Atooi, to the Rev. Dr. Worcester.

This letter was dictated by the king, who has for many years been able to speak broken English. It was written down from his mouth, in a large plain hand, which he copied himself.

Atooi, July 28, 1820.

Dear Friend,-I wish to write a few lines to you, to thank you for the good book, you was so kind as to send by my son. I think it is a good book; one that God gave for us to read. I hope my people will soon read this, and all other good books. I believe that my idols are good for nothing; and that your God is the only true God-the one that made all things.My gods I have hove away; they are no good, they fool me; they do me no good. I take good care of them.I give them cocoa-nuts, plaintains, hogs, and good many things, and they

fool me at last. Now I throw them all away. I have none now. When your good people learn me, I worship your God. I feel glad you good people come to help us. We know nothing here. American people very good -kind. I love them. When they come here I take care of them; I give him eat; I give him clothes; I do every thing for him. I thank you for giving my son learning. I think my son

dead. Some man tell me he no dead.

I tell him he lie. I suppose he dead. I thank all American people. I feel glad to see you good folks here. Suppose you come, I take good care of them. I hope you take good care of my people in your country. Suppose you do, I feel glad. I must close. Accept this from your friend,

KING TAMOREE.

Samuel Worcester, D. D.

Letter from the Queen of Atooi, to the

mother of Mrs. Ruggles.

This letter was dictated by the queen, interpreted in broken English, written down verbatim, and copied by herself, in a plain legible manner.

Atooi, July 28, 1820. Dear Friend,I am glad your

daughter come here. I shall be her mother now, and she be my daughter. I be good to her; give her tappa; give her mat; give her plenty eat. By and by your daughter speak Owyhee; then she learn me how to read and write, and sew; and talk of that Great Akooah, which the good people in America love. I begin spell little; read come very hard, like stone. You very good, send your daughter great way to teach the heathen. I am very glad I can write you a short letter, and tell you I be good to your daughter. I send you my aloha, and tell you I am Your friend,

CHARLOTTE TAPOOLEE,
Queen of Atooi.

SUMMARY.

The Rev. Dr. Worcester, Corresponding Secretary of the American Board of Commissioners, was in the city of New-Orleans on the 19th of February, and published an able address to the inhabitants of the city, and of the state of Louisiana, inviting donations for the objects of the Board.

Seward, of Ohio, in a letter written Want of Ministers.-The Rev. John in behalf of the Portage Missionary the Society will be interrupted, unless Society, states that the operatious of they can have an accession of preachnot suitable men to employ as missioners from the east, because they have aries.

view of the necessity of mission labors "That you may have some bounds of this Presbytery, which inamong us, I will state, that within the cludes the counties before mentioned, eight ministers; four churches to one are no less than 33 churches and only minister, or 25 churches without a minister. Eight or nine of these churches have been formed within a year. In Medina county are seven churches and no minister. This county has been recently organized, and is rapidly increasing in population. In Huron county are eight churches and no one of them has a minister. One member of our Presbytery resides in that county: but he has declined being installed over any particular church. In Cuyahoga county are four churches and one minister. In Portage county, which is better supplied than any other county on the Reserve, and perhaps in the state, are 14 churches and six ministers. Besides the destitute

churches that have been mentioned, there are many towns where are no churches, but many inhabitants who must receive attention from missionaries, or they will soon sink into a state of heathenism. To supply our wants we need the addition of a score of active ministers. Some of those who are here, and who have borne the heat and burden of the day, will soon be worn out, and their places must be supplied, or many, even in this region, will perish for lack of knowledge." The information contained in the above extract, will, it is hoped, have an influence on the minds of those who are accustomed to contribute to the funds of the Connecticut Missionary Society, and of such other societies as send missionaries into the Western States; and unless Education Societies are well supported, Missionary Societies will find it difficult to occupy the great field, which needs attention.

Moravian Missions.-The Brethren's Settlements on the Continent consist of thirty-two stations, containing 160 Missionaries, and above $1,000 converts. Many of these have been established for nearly a century, amongst Negroes, Hottentots, North and South American Indians, Greenlanders, and Tartars. The Missions, conducted Iwith the most rigid economy, cost nearly $9,000 dolls. per ann. in which is included the support of 110 superannuated Missionaries, Widows and Orphans. The Witte Revier Settlement in S. Africa, lately destroyed by the Caffres, is rising again with the most pleasing prospects. The London Associations have appealed to British benevolence for assistance to the languishing funds of these laborious and self-denying Christians. Their expenses the last year exceeded their receipts about 10,000 dolls. [Watchman.

Mission to Africa.-Lot Carey, and Collin Teague,two colored men,preachers, with their families, sailed from Norfolk, Va. in Jan. last, in the brig Nautilus,with their Bibles, and utensils

ib.

DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

The Treasurer of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, acknowledges the receipt of $5,487 65, from Feb. 21, to March 20; besides, various articles for use of different missionary establishments.

The Treasurer of the American Education Society, acknowledges the receipt of $1220 30, in the month of March.

The late JACOB SHERRAD, Esq. of New-York, left several public and private legacies to the amount of 40 or one of $50,000, among which was $5000 to the Orphan Asylum, and one of $2500 to the African (St. Philip's) Church. The property which he left is supposed to be worth $125,000, and the residue of it, after deducting the legacies, he bequeathed to the Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary, in the State of New-York.

Sermon by the in Newbury, Vt. Rev. Mr. Powers, of Haverhill.

April 5th. The Rev. AMZI Babbit, was ordained by New-Castle Presbytery, and installed pastor of the Congregation of Pequea, Lancaster Co. Penn. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Martin.

SPAIN.-The King of Spain, in a speech to the Cortes, on the 1st of March, says: "The resolution adopted in the Congress of Troppau, and subsequently in that of Laybach, by the sovereigns of Austria, Prussia and Russia, to interfere in the change of the government of the two Sicilies, has excited all my solicitude, as well in consideration of the ties of consanguinity, and my great attachment to that royal family, as also, the great interest which I take in the happiness of that people, and in the independence of those states, whose rights, according to the laws of nations, should be religiously respected -I have therefore thought it indispensable to the dignity of my throne, and of the great people whom it is my glory to govern, to cause to be made known, that I will not acknowledge any measure contrary to the positive principles of the law of nations, on which are founded the prosperity, independence, and liberty of the people; principles, which Spain, on her part, will always inviolably observe with regard to other nations.

I have the satisfaction to communicate to the Cortes, that the Allied Sovereigns, in their communications up to this period, disclaim all intentions of interfering in the present government of Spain."

ENGLAND.-The Queen, it is stated, bas consented to receive the £50,000 a year, voted for her maintenance and support by Parliament.

FRANCE.-France remains tranquil. Another attempt has been made to blow up the old King and his family, by the explosion of a barrel of gun-powder in his palace; the only effect was the breaking of a few windows; none of the family were injured; one Neveu, of Rheims, had been arrested; who, while on his way to the police office, cut his throat with a razor, and expired immediately. The in

Increarse in 30 years,612,471 141 in 30

Delaware contains 72,749 inhabitants,

giving an increase in ten years of seventyfive souls.

A Good Regulation.-Upwards of 200 gentlemen, of the city of New-York, have subscribed to an agreement, "disapproving of the custom which has so long prevailed," of giving Wine at funerals; and they promise to discountenance and abolish it, in case of death in their own, families, and in all others where their influence extends.

The editors of the Baltimore Federal Republican, state that they have received information, via Havana, respecting some American Slave dealers, caution them to Beware, and conclude by observing, "We shall make these monsters tremble."

N. Y. Gazette.

The United States' Bank has taken the loan of four millions of dollars, authorized by the late Congress, giving the government a premium of 5 1-2 per cent. This stock bears an interest of 5 per cent per

annum.

DIED, in this city, on the 28th of March, JAMES GILBERT Dow, aged 22 years.

To secure the great ends of biography, it is not always necessary that the character should be adorned with shining qualities. On the contrary, we often find, in the retiring virtues of those who are not particularly distinguished, an example which " -home to our business and to our bosoms." Such an example, it is believed, we may, without the charge of partiality, claim to have been exhibited in the subject of this memoir.

comes

Without stopping to inquire respecting his early years, which were probably not characterized by any thing of a peculiar nature, we shall commence this sketch with that most interesting period of his life, when it pleased God to call him, as we trust, to share in the inheritance of his kingdom. It was during a revival of religion in Ashford, his native village, that he became the hopeful subject of renewing grace. The change in his character was permanent and radical. Unlike many, who seem content with just so much of the Christian character as shall secure