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purpose as early as possible going over to the else. While speaking of cases, I would recontinent, and, if a door is opened, settling there. At present I think of Old Calabar. Not only the people, but the chief, king Eyes Honesty, have expressed strong desires for religious instruction, and are anxious to receive a teacher. My next letter will, I hope, be dated Calabar.

Brother Fuller, I am happy to inform you, is quite well, and bids fair to be a useful labourer in the vineyard of the Lord. His mechanical knowledge has already been of use, and will greatly augment his usefulness. I am only sorry that when superintending, with my beloved father, the building of our chapels in Jamaica, I did not take the tools in hand but it is not too late.

Our school is to be opened on Monday the 2nd of October. We would already have commenced operations, but brother Fuller, along with ourselves, has been so busily employed opening, and packing, and unpacking cases, &c., that we could hardly attend to any thing

commend our friends who may in future kindly furnish clothing for the Africans, to have it put up in strong cases, as if allowed to remain on the ground here for only a night, a species of ants, called in Jamaica the wood or buck ants, make their way into the case, and in less than twenty-four hours destroy every garment in it. Fortunately for us they have only entered one box, and had not taken possession long enough to destroy many things.

I would also take the liberty of suggesting to our friends to forward in future, pieces and remnants of prints, calicos, &c., instead of making them all up into garments. Let it not, however, be thought that garments are not acceptable. We have already found them useful, and the good which I trust they will enable us to accomplish will, I am persuaded, be an ample reward to those benevolent ladies and kind children who have so kindly furnished them.

CAMAROONS.

Early in November Mr. Merrick found opportunity, according to the purpose mentioned above, to visit the African continent. For sufficient reasons, however, he determined, instead of proceeding to Calabar, to go among the Camaroons, to whom a missionary had been promised. From "King Bell's Town, Camaroons River," he writes as follows, November 7th.

It affords me no small degree of pleasure that I am permitted to write you from the continent of Africa. My passage to Camaroons was rather an uncomfortable one, the boat in which I sailed affording no shelter from sun or rain; but our good God made my strength equal to my day. I slept on a few boards in the open air, with the moon shining in my face, as soundly as I generally do at home and though on one occasion the rain poured without intermission for several hours, I have not taken cold, nor has my! health in any way suffered. On the contrary, I feel much better now than when I left home. Our passage was protracted in consequence of light winds and calms; but we arrived safely on Sunday night about eight o'clock, and proceeded to king Bell's residence. He had retired to rest, but when he heard that Johnson (the person who had kindly accompanied me) had arrived with a missionary, he invited us in, conducted us to his largest and most comfortable room, and spent some time in conversation. In passing through the town my soul was grieved to hear the drumming and obstreperous mirth of the people; but God is able to make this seat of Satan his dwellingplace, and our trust is in him. May he soon

make bare his arm, and render the people willing in the day of his power.

Weary and tired, I laid down my head to rest on Sunday night, but my slumbers were soon disturbed by the singing and drumming of the juju men, who came to serenade king Bell. Oh that the Christian world could only form a proper idea of the darkness and degradation of Africa, and they would, I am persuaded, pray more earnestly, and contribute more liberally, for her renovation.

Monday morning, after breakfast, I stated to king Bell the object of my visit, and then proceeded to king Aqua's Town, accompanied by Mr. Johnson and one of the members of the church at Clarence named William Smith. The old man was absent from home for change of air, a short way up the river, but his queen, or principal wife, gave me a kind reception. After walking over the greater part of the town, which is larger and more densely populated than king Bell's, I spoke to several of the people about their spiritual and eternal good. They listened with great attention and decorum, and expressed earnest desires to have a missionary settled among them, promising to protect and do all in their power for him. While speaking to them on death and

me to reside in his house during my stay, but on further consideration, I thought my stay in his house might fetter him in trading with the ship captains, and thus induce dissatisfac tion. The poor and common people would also be coming to me for instruction, and Bell's house would be rendered a place of public resort, which I am certain would displease him. I therefore suggested the propriety of having a cottage to myself, to which Bell readily acceded, and directly conducted me to one of his best cottages, opposite his own residence. I should have preferred being a little further from him, but his other cottages are much too small and inconvenient.

the immortality of the soul, a very sensible young man, one of Aqua's sons, addressing me, said, “Minister, do you not think we 'fraid to die? Yes, we 'fraid to die; and we want missionary to teach us about God, so that we may not 'fraid to die." They were anxious to get me to promise to settle at their town, and not at Bell's. They are very jealous of each other, and it is almost impossible to manifest the slightest attention to one party without exciting the displeasure of the other. May the time soon arrive when their mutual jealousies will give way to that charity which envieth not, and is kind. I expect to see king Aqua in a few days, as his people have promised to acquaint him of my Yesterday evening several of Bell's people arrival. During my stay here I shall instruct assembled in front of his house for instruction, the people at both towns, and endeavour to and at the close of my address declared their be equally attentive to both parties, and thus willingness to receive teachers. They are avoid any just cause of jealousy or complaint. very anxious to learn to read and write, and I informed king Bell yesterday that it was the reason assigned by them is that they will probable I should be here for two or three then become better traders, and not be so months, and inquired whether he would allow easily cheated as they have hitherto been.

WEST INDIES.

JAMAICA.

MR. TINSON.

In a letter to the Treasurer, dated January 17th, Mr. Tinson says: "You are aware of the object that brought me to this city,-the removal of a tumour, that was threatening death. A month ago to-day the operation was performed. The healing process has gone on slowly, but healthily, and in a few days we hope the wound will be closed. I have thrown away my crutches to-day, and the doctors, who have attended twice a day, have left me to the nurse, intending to call only once in two or three days. I am looking forward with pleasure, to be at my work early next month. The kindness I have received here exceeds my power to describe. The evening before, and the morning of the operation, prayer was made on my behalf in the different congregations-in the classes-and by many individuals; and by a clergyman in one of the episcopal chapels in Spanish Town. God has heard prayer. May the short remnant of my life be simply and unreservedly devoted to his glory."

DEATH OF MR. NASH.

By letters from Kingston we learn that this valuable missionary expired on the 13th of January after an illness of one week. The particulars, we are reluctantly compelled to defer to our next number.

HOME PROCEEDINGS.

ANNUAL SERVICES.

Our friends are respectfully informed that the next annual services of the societies in connexion with the baptist denomination will commence on the morning of the 17th of April, with a prayer-meeting on behalf of the mission, to be held at the Mission House, Moorgate Street. The annual meeting will be held at Exeter Hall, on the 25th. Further particulars in our next.

In the meantime, ministers or others, who intend coming to town to the meetings, and are desirous of being received into the house of some friend, are requested to send an intimation of their wish to the secretary of the Baptist Mission, not later than the 5th of April. He will have much pleasure in making the necessary arrangements.

The Secretary of the Baptist Missionary Society begs to acknowledge, with the thanks of the Committee, the receipt of the following works for the Mission Library. The ample accommodation which will be afforded in the new Mission House for such presents makes these doubly welcome.

From the Religious Tract Society: their Reports.

From the Wesleyan Missionary Society: their Reports. A complete set.
From the Church Missionary Society: their Reports.

From the London Missionary Society: their Reports.

From the British and Foreign Bible Society: Vol. VI. to complete their Reports, and various versions of the Scriptures, to complete a set of Translations.

From the Royal Asiatic Society: their Journal, as published.

From the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions: their Reports. A complete set.

From the Board of American Episcopal Missions: their publications.

From the American Tract Society: their Reports.

From the Rev. Dr. Cone, of New York: the Reports of the American and Foreign Bible Society, and of the American Baptist Home Missionary Society. From the Société Evangelique of Geneva, through Dr. D'Aubigné, their Reports and Papers.

He also acknowledges very respectfully the kindness of the following authors, who have sent or promised their works for the Denominational Library, which will occupy a room in the same building. He will have much pleasure in handing them to the Trustees appointed by the Baptist Union.

Rev. Dr. Whately, Dr. Hine, Dr. J. B. Sumner, Dr. Chalmers, Dr. Reed, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Pye Smith, Dr. Collyer, Dr. Hampden, Professor of Divinity at Oxford; Right Hon. Lord John Russell, Right Hon. T. B. Macaulay, Hon. Lord Jeffrey, Professor Whewell, Professor Smythe; Revs. J. Haldane, J. Bruce, J. Peggs; Dr. Hoppus, Dr. Abercrombie of Edinburgh, J. J. Gurney, Esq., Isaac Taylor, Esq., and Rev. J. A. James, his works and other volumes. Donations of books have also been received from Messrs. Jackson and Walford, Ward and Co., Marples and Co. of Liverpool, and Mr. J. Francis, of the Athenæum.

From R. B. Sherring, Esq., of Bristol, several valuable sets of books have also been received, including Macklin's Bible, folio, and the works of John Howe.

NOTICE TO AUXILIARY SOCIETIES.

The Treasurers of Auxiliary Societies, and other friends, who may have money in hand on account of the Society, are respectfully reminded that the Treasurer's account for the year will close on the 31st of March; which renders it necessary that all payments intended to appear in the Appendix to the next Report, should be made, at the latest, in the course of the next month. It is requested, therefore, that the respective accounts may be sent, properly balanced, to the Secretary, No. 6, Fen Court, Fenchurch Street, accompanied by the list of subscribers, &c., in alphabetical order.

LETTERS RECEIVED FROM MISSIONARIES.

AFRICA...........BISSAO

..Merrick, J......... August 16.
Prince, G. K...... August 3 to Sept. 26.

FERNANDO Po ........
............Fuller, A. ......... .Sept.

Merrick, J......... Sept. 23, 24, & 26, Oct. 10.
Prince, G. K. ....Oct. 11.

Sturgeon, T.......(One letter, no date), Sept.
26 & 27, Oct. 10, 11, & 13.

...Prince, G. K. ....Nov. 5.
..Smith, J. T.......Jan. 25.

.Phillips, T.........Dec. 20.

Evans, W. W....Dec. 14.

Thomas, J.........Dec. 13 and 14.
.Fink, J. C.........Dec. 2.

..Daniel, E..........Dec. 20.

..Shuck, J. L... ...Nov. 16.

MONGHYR....
MUTTRA

PATNA........

BRITTANY........MORLAIX.....

.Lawrence, J.......Dec. 12.

..Phillips, T......... Nov. 21.

Pearce, G.......... Nov. 14, Dec. 19.

..Beddy, H..........Dec. 16.
..Jenkins, J......... Feb. 12.

: MONTEGO BAY

MOUNT CHARLES
OLD HARBOUR
ST. ANN'S BAY
SPANISH TOWN

STEWART TOWN....
YALLAHS....

TRINIDAD.......PORT OF SPAIN.

..Oughton, S. ......Dec. 23, Jan. 21.

Rouse, G.

.........Jan. 22.

Tinson, J.& others Dec. 20 to 23.

Wood, J. H.......Dec. 22, Jan. 7 and 19.
..Cornford, P. H...Jan. 4.

Woolley, E. ......Jan. 4.

....Whitehorne, W..Jan. 4.

.Taylor, H. C......Dec. 22, Jan. 1 and 18.
.Abbott, T. F......Dec. 21.

Dowson, T......... Dec. 23.
..Dexter, B. B.....Dec. 19.
..Nash, W. .........Jan. 5.

..Phillippo, J. M..Jan. 4 and 19.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

The thanks of the Committee are presented to the following friends

Mrs. McAll, for two volumes of Baptist Magazines;

The Ladies of Union Chapel, Manchester, for a package of clothing, for Africa;

The British and Foreign Bible Society, for a case of bibles, granted for Trinidad;

Young ladies of Miss Willmett's establishment, Clover Street, Chatham, for a box of useful and fancy articles, for Africa;

Friends at Missenden, for a parcel of clothing and haberdashery, for Africa ;

Mr. Black, of Ford Forge, for a case of spades, hoes, axes, &c., for Africa;

Friends at Chesham, for a parcel of linen, &c., for Messrs. Merrick and Fuller, Fernando Po;

Teachers and children of the Sunday-school, Sutton on Trent, for a box of clothing and haberdashery, for Africa;

Friends at Hitchin, for a box of children's clothing, &c., for the Rev. J. Clarke and Dr. Prince, Fernando Po;

Female friends at Grampound, for a box of clothing, for the Rev. J. Clarke, Fernando Po; Friends at Bourton on the Water, for a box of clothing, for Africa;

The Misses Elmes, of Kennington, for two parcels of clothing, for the Rev. J. Clarke and T. Sturgeon; and

W. L. Smith, Esq., of Denmark Hill, for a parcel of copy books, for Mrs. Pearson, of · Nassau, Bahamas.

Annual Subscriptions.

Gurney, W. B., Esq., for

CONTRIBUTIONS

Received on account of the Baptist Missionary Society, during the month

of January, 1844.

Carey, Master J. P.,

Collected by

£ 8. d.

Mill Hill

45 0 0