raised; but too soon we see them return with new zeal, to try our faith and tax our patience. We have assailed a world of hostile mind, and alas! how fruitless will be all our efforts if the God of mind does not reveal his arm of strength, and bring a new and beautiful world out of this chaos. And this he will do, and our labors shall not be in vain. He who could speak this material universe into existence, can and will renovate the world of fallen mind. Boodhism shall fall. Her proudest temples shall moulder to dust. Her countless priests, though they receive divine homage, shall come bending the knee to Christ, and her cavillers, myriads as they are, they too, shall soon sit at the feet of Him whom they now reject and despise, and shall gaze with wonder and love upon the Cross they have so long rejected. Though these times must come, many will have to leave loved America to fall on this hard contested field of opposition and death. Where are the men? When will they come? How long must the triumphal day be delayed? Spare, O God, the few in the field, and hasten thy chosen ones to meet the storm and do the work assigned, till thy kingdom is established! TELOOGOOS. LETTER OF MR. DAY. The missionary well received. Nov. 10.-Our progress in our missionary work, I trust, is onward, though not so rapidly, perhaps, as might be desired. Preaching and other direct efforts for the conversion of souls and the extension of God's saving truth, are well received, and we meet with kind and respectful treatment in our intercourse with the people. The schools are doing well, as usual. I can see plainly a progress in the knowledge of the word of God, and of the doctrines of Christianity, by the dear children, now over two hundred and fifty, who are receiving daily Christian instruction, i. e., who are instructed, as part of their daily lessons, in the scriptures, the catechism, &c. A promising Sabbath school. Two hundred of this number come regularly to what we call Sabbath school. At 7 o'clock, Sabbath morning, there we three missionaries labor two hours hard, as Sabbath school teachers. And O, if our brethren and sisters in the churches at home could just look in and see those bright eyes and cheerful faces, and hear those sweet glad voices repeating whole parables of Jesus and whole psalms of David and reading with intelligence about Abraham the friend of God and Joseph the temporal Saviour of Egypt,— hear those prompt intelligent answers, coming, many of them, from the heart as well as from the understanding, to questions about creation, man's sinful state, the vanity of idols, the one living and true God, Jesus the divine Lord and the Saviour of sinners;-I say, if our brethren and sisters could look in and see and hear these things as we do, and understand that all that is known by these children and youth and their (day school) teachers,-yes let me add, all that is known by the thousands of people in this region on these topics, has been derived through your Teloogoo mission, with very unimportant exceptions;-I feel sure that some would come forward to the Committee and say, Send me, others would cheerfully offer of their earthly property, and many would say of the cured and resumed the Teloogoo mission, act of the Missionary Union which se "That was as it should be-let no one retract from that step. It was of God, and He will bless." Schools in request. We might establish schools, in which our books should compose the chief part, and in many the whole of the studies, to any extent. Requests come from different quarters to set up a school in such and such a village. A few weeks ago three chief men, with some forty-four other individuals, united in requesting that we would establish a school in their village. A school has been set up more than forty children are now in attendance. On last Sabbath six of the youth came on foot to our mission chapel, a distance of three miles, having to ford a river on their way. I have deemed it not best to attempt street preaching much, finding other duties so numerous. Conversations with individuals at the mission house and elsewhere, are frequent; many times they are exceedingly interesting, and I may say not a little encouraging. Truth is advancing here—there remains in my mind not a doubt of it. God before many years will demonstrate his power to save, and to break down the strong holds of the wicked one. Could my voice be heard in the churches, I would say, Come, brethren and sisters, enter with us into this work, and share with us and with our Lord the honors that will be gained when this people shall have submitted to Christ, and when we all shall sit down with the Great First Missionary on his throne in the heavens. The following paragraphs, from a letter under date of Dec. 11, speak of a quickening of religious interest among the Mohammedan part of the population. Access to Mohainmedans-Call for Scriptures. A greater interest appears among the Mohammedans than I ever knew before. We went among the people the last day of the great Mohammedan feast, the Mohorum, the 26th of Nov., preached and talked from 11 A. M. till 6 P. M., and gave away one hundred and eighty portions of scripture, and two hundred and fifty tracts, one third of which perhaps was in the Hindustani language, the language of the Mohammedans all over India. This has seemed almost like a key to unlock the door that has been apparently fast closed against our access to this people. Many have come to the mission house since for Hindustani books, and seem quite intent on acquainting themselves with the Christian scrip tures. The little Hindustani school which we commenced some three months ago, is increasing, and the pupils are learning to declare that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the Saviour of sinners;-a sentiment which to the Mohammedan is as abhorrent as the eating of kine flesh is to the brahmin. Your heart would have been deeply pained had you witnessed the hesitation and evasions of these dear youth and even small lads, in answering, at first, some of the simplest questions on what they had been reading in the gospels or other school book. We endeavored to be wise and harmless, and to lead gently those weak, fearful ones; and there is a great improvement. They are beginning to move on, if I may so say, boldly; the Lord, I trust, is beholding them with mercy and with purposes of good to their souls. My fellow laborers are becoming deeply interested in the people—in their own missionary work-and our prospects are cheering. LETTER AND JOURNAL OF MR. JEWETT. Climate of Nellore-A saddening contrast. Nellore, Dec. 10, 1849.-It is nearly time for the rainy season to close; but it has not even commenced. We have been anticipating rain for two months-only occasional showers have fallen. It is now delightful weathercool and clear. A little fire has been comfortable a few mornings. Every thing is green around us in the natural world. Where so much of divinity is manifested, one would think it almost impossible for heathenism to live. Yet Satan has built his very citadel here, and kept it in perfect peace for three thousand years! One can hardly think of the mass of human beings who have lived during this long period, and died in all the horrors of heathenism, without feeling a deep shade of melancholy settling upon his spirits. O, if the churches of Palestine and Asia Minor had held fast to their profession, and carried forward the work of missions so gloriously commenced, how easily might their influence have spread eastward to the Euphra es and Tigris; and from thence to the Indus and over all India; and thus preoccupied the places now held fast by Mohammedanism and destroyed by Hinduism. There is no resting place for the reflective mind when pondering upon such subjects, till it fixes itself upon the purposes of Him who is enthroned over universal empire, fulfilling all his pleas ure. The following passages from Mr. Jewett's journal, illustrate his Modes of address to the people. Nov. 18, Sabbath.-Went into the highways to preach the gospel;-found a leper sitting by the wayside, begging. I turned aside and began to talk with her. Soon a crowd collected. I explained to the afflicted woman the cause of all her misery, and also the relief which the gospel of Jesus Christ affords here, and the ultimate deliverance which it promises to all who embrace it. I contrasted Christianity with Hinduism. "The one makes men holy, and consequently delivers from misery, by drying up its source, and prepares us for the presence of a holy God with whom is fullness of joy. The very gods of the Hindus are unholy; Hinduism has never made any body holy." At this point I was disputed by the brahmins present. With a direct appeal to them in the presence of many who knew them well, I asked,- -"Who among you have been made holy by your religion? Who is free from deceit, falsehood and licentiousness? Let him step forward from the crowd." All were silenced at once, and prepared to listen to the gospel. It was a great pleasure to tell the poor leper, whose flesh from the crown of her head to the soles of her feet was literally consuming, that there is balm and a Physician for her. 20. Had a long talk with an intelligent man, who wanted proof that Christianity is true. "We have proof," said he, "that our sacred books are true." I began; "It is impossible there should be more than one eternal God." Admitted. "He is the creator of all men.' "True," he replied.-" As there is but one God, holding to all men the relation of creator, lawgiver and saviour, there can be but one true religion; that religion cannot be the Hindu—a religion of castes, admitting no proselytism. As it is impossible for it to spread beyond its present limits, it is not the religion for the whole world; and therefore it cannot spring from the true God. Further; it makes no body holy, but carries ignorance and misery wherever it goes. It feeds the pride of the priesthood, and allows them to trample the common people in the dust. It kills enterprise, and holds out no motives to industry. Christianity begins with the common people, and by providing an atoning sacrifice introduces pardon to the guilty and makes all kings and priests unto God. It is adapted to all men, and therefore must be the only true religion." Having nothing more to urge in favor of his religion, he went away, promising to read our sacred books, which I gave him. Death of Mrs. Scudder of Madras. 23. Have just read of the death of Mrs. Dr. Scudder. She died suddenly at Madras, Nov. 19, after a life of about thirty years in India. She could speak the language well, and was an invaluable member of the Mission of the American Board. She lived to see two of her sons devote themselves to the work of foreign missions. Mohammedan feast-Encouragements. 26. This has been the great day of the Mohammedan feast. Br. Day and myself took a large number of books and stationed ourselves under a large tree, whence we removed to the choultry, a building erected for travellers, during the afternoon. We spent the day in preaching and distributing books. Many of the Mohammedans are intelligent, polite, well-dressed and good-looking people, of much lighter complexion than the Hindus. This may be a new era in the history of this mission. Henceforth the followers of the false prophet may receive the truth from us. 28.-Many Mohammedans have called upon us since the feast, for books. I have had the pleasure of setting before them that religion upon whose acceptance depends their eternal happiness. It is God's work, and I can well leave the results with him. was 30. Had conversation with a Mohammedan who often calls at the mission house. I asked him, while taking a walk, when he intended to obey the commands of Jesus Christ? Reply-"I do believe in my mind; but if I believe publicly my friends will beat me." "True, but you have the example of Christ and all the apostles. Besides, Christ beaten for your sake, not his own, and you know what Christ himself says concerning those who confess him in this wicked world, that he will confess them before his Father and the holy angels at the last day. But those who deny him now, he will deny at the last day.” Coming to the house of Nersu, a native Christian, we entered. I told him the conversation which we had held. He opened to the 14th chapter of John, and explained the words of Christ. that hath seen me, hath seen the father also." "If they kill the body," said he, "fear not, mind it not; but fear him who hath power to destroy both soul and body in hell." These words seemed to make some impression upon his mind. "He Dec. 3.-Yesterday I preached my first regular Teloogoo sermon in the chapel: text, 115th Psalm;-the whole Psalm. After sermon and a little rest, went to a village near by and talked to a group of people, while Mrs. Jewett was talking to another group a little distance from me. 10.-Yesterday I labored two hours in the Sabbath school; seventy-five scholars are rather a large class for one man. Our superintendents at home would complain if the churches did not furnish more teachers than they furnish us. I am not certain but that some of those superintendents, and their pastors also, ought to come to our relief. At 4 P. M., J preached in the chapel, and again at half , I Indebtedness of the West to the East. If my old friends inquire where I am, tell them I am in the country where Swartz, Carey and Martyn, labored for the eternal good of mankind,—a country that has enriched every land which has enjoyed the monopoly of its trade,—that has contributed largely to the civilization of the western world, not only furnishing coffee, spices, the richest shawls and jewels, but also literary treasures; which, though cast in a heathen mould, yet have awakened thought and stimulated to industry, "the only efficient and legitimate source of all other acquisitions, and of national prosperity." Perhaps some may be surprised to learn that there are books among these people. Virgil's Eneid extends to about twelve thousand lines; in the Sanscrit language are poems of four hundred thousand lines. Sir William Jones says of Hindu literature-" Wherever we direct our attention, the notion of infinity presents itself." Those who are aware of the close relation between the Sanscrit and the Greek and Latin, and consequently the European languages in general, will not be slow to admit that India has aided the western world in its march of civilization, "till it has imHow mensely outstripped its own." then can she discharge the debt she owes to this ancient domain of learning and luxury, but by freely giving her money and her men to spread over this degenerate people the pure light and know 1 edge of Christianity? SHAWANOES. LETTER OF MR. BARKER. Error giving way---Customs and traditions modified. Jan. 12.—In reviewing the past year we notice the gradual giving way of the strong holds of paganism, as, where a citadel is being taken, the shattered fragments of posts, bars, gates, &c., appear before a final surrender. Influences, in many respects strong a year ago, are beginning to yield. Some have come over to the Christian faith; the views of others, though unconsciously to themselves, are materially modified. One of the principal supporters of paganism, in reply recently to suggestions I made to him on the importance of Christian worship, told me he had resolved on a change in their worship, so far as not to protract their ceremonies through the night, the time when drunkenness and its kindred revellings prevail. At the close of the day, their dance being over and their hunger appeased, all were to retire quietly to their homes. This plan, he thought, would be less exceptionable to the Christians; and, as all worshipped the same Creator, would do very well for them. Moreover, being but twice a year, in the fall and again in the spring, when the weather was neither warm nor cold, the services could be attended to without suffering; while the Christian worship, being every week through the year, was very hard; in the winter the Indian, poor and destitute of clothing, would suffer with the cold; in the summer he would become faint with heat. He said that in the beginning the Great Spirit created three men and placed them in a state of trial, forbidding them to eat of the fruit of a certain tree. But in the absence of their Creator, they made an examination and concluded that the fruit was good. Accordingly they took each of them an apple. But one of them put his into his pocket untasted, another did the same after eating a piece of his; the third devoured his entire. When the Great Spirit came back, he perceived that the apples were gone, and became displeased. “Did not I tell you," said he, 66 not to eat of that fruit?" Thereupon the first took his apple from his pocket; unto him the Great Spirit said, “I give you the bible and a knowledge of letters, to guide you in the troubles you will fall into." Then the second took out his, partly eaten. For his disobedience the Great Spirit changed the color of his skin, and gave him his law in his heart only. The third, because of having devoured the whole of his, was blacked all over, and left without moral obligation. So from the same Eternal sprang But it is proper to observe that this narrative, as do others of their many traditions, bears the marks of a more recent origin than it is said to have. Their legends seem to be susceptible of change, for effect, to suit the times and to draw the attention of the people from the doctrines of the Cross. And it is only by untiring effort that their influence may be hopefully counteracted. In attempting this our native brethren manifest a becoming zeal. Having escaped these delusions themselves, they labor as with the determination, in the strength of God, that the light of revelation shall shine upon their countrymen. Their prayer meetings we rank among the most hopeful nurseries of truth. And it is to their efforts we attribute much of the present prospective prosperity of our cause. OJIBWAS. JOURNAL OF MR. BINGHAM. July 8, 1849.-Visited the Garden River Indians; found them encamped on Sugar Island, upon the shore of Lake George, near the premises of Mr. Church |