aber different parts of the district, and, by reading the Scriptures and concaba versations with the natives, afford essential aid to the mission. Super Some of the scholars, not belongthing to the church, are believed to be pious, and many more are seriously disposed. The missionaries their a at this place, by means of their schools, the distribution of tracts, conversations, and preaching, are continually exerting a powerful and happy influence on a large popula tortion. In addition to the stations occupied by the American missionaries, the Wesleyan and C. M. S. have each stations in Jaffna, and their missionaries have laboured with considerable success. Jaffna, or Jaffnapatam, a large and very populous town, capital of the district of Jaffna, situated several miles from the sea, on a navigable river. It is the second town in the island, and the residence of the superintendent of the district. The inhabitants are principally of Mahomedan extraction. E. long. 80° 18', N. lat. 9° 42'. The Rev. Messrs. Carver and Bott, and Mr. J. Hunter, assistant missionary, from the W. M. S. came here in 1814. The missionaries preach in the Tamul language to a large and attentive congregation, in a new chapel, towards which a very handsome subscription of not less than 3000 rix dollars was raised; and also itinerate in the neighbouring parishes, and preach with much acceptance to numerous crowds of people. In addition to these labours, they have the care of 12 schools. Pupils, 583; catechists and schoolmasters, 11; members in society 22. In Dec. 1821, a branch B. S. was formed, the funds of which have since much increased. JALOOFS, a people of W. Africa, inhabiting the country between the lower part of the Gam bia and the Senegal. They are jet black, are divided into several classes or castes, are very expert in war, and are, therefore, dreaded by other nations. Many of them profess the Mahomedan religion; but their extreme ignorance, and ridiculously absurd prejudices, are beyond conception. The Society of Friends has made some advances towards diffusing the light of divine truth among this people, Hannah Kilham, one of their number, has made considerable progress in learning their language, and in reducing it to order, with the design of translating into it the Bible and other religious books.. JAMAICA, an island of the West Indies, discovered by Colum bus in 1494, and occupied by Spain in 1559. It was attacked by the British, and ceded to them in 1656. It lies 30 leagues W. St. Domingo, nearly the same distance S. Cuba, and is of an oval figure, 170 m. long and 60 broad. It is divided into 3 counties, Middlesex, Surrey, and Cornwall, and contains upwards of 4,080,000 acres. A ridge of hills runs lengthwise from E. to W. whence numerous rivers take their rise on both sides, though none of them are navigable. In the valleys are sugar-canes, and such a variety of fruit-trees, as to make the country exceedingly beautiful. The year is divided into 2 seasons, the wet and dry; but the rains are not so frequent as formerly, which is supposed to be owing to the cutting down of the woods. The products and fruits are in great variety and plenty. This island is now the most valuable of the British West India colonies. In 1795, the Maroons, or original natives, who inhabited the mountains, rose against the English; they were not quelled for 9 months, and by cruel means. St. Jago de la Vega is the seat of government, but Kingston is the mart of trade. In this island the U. B. have | Messrs. Hall and Lawrence, 140 adults, and 182 children; and re ceived 63, baptized by others, into church fellowship. The congre gation at Irwin consists of 118 persons; of whom 40 are commu nicants, 19 candidates, and 59 bap tized adults, not yet communicants: to these may be added 32 baptized children, under 12 years of age: in all 150. At Musquito Cove-es tute, in Hanover parish, 20 m. off, which I visit every 9 weeks, there are 26 adults, and 14 children, bap tized at the special request of the proprietor." In 1804, 50 years from the commencement of the mission, the brethren observe :-" Though we cannot exult over an abundant in-gathering of souls, or even over our present prospects, yet we have sufficient cause of gratitude to the Lord, for having preserved a seed in Jamaica, which, in his own good time, may grow up into a rich harvest. It appears, that from the beginning of this mission to the present period, 938 negroes have been baptized." the સર્વ ક yac dearest Fairfield, February 14, 1826, New stations were afterwards Brother Ellis announces the finishcommenced, which appeared to ing and opening of a new church be the scenes of a very serious at this place, and observes:-"In and progressive awakening. The the year 1825, the number of per following accounts will describe sons at Fairfield who attained to the state of the various departments further privileges in the church, of the mission, at the dates affixed. were as follows:-admitted can New Eden, May, 1823.-"When didates for baptism or reception, I came to this place, 12 years ago,' 110; baptized as adults, 22; resays Brother Becker, "I found very ceived into the congregation, 74; few who knew any thing more than admitted candidates for the holy that they had been formerly baptized communion, 91; communicants, 99; by a missionary. Not long after, I re-admitted to the congregation, 9 perceived, that by the power of his children baptized, 31. In the course word, preached in simplicity, the of the year, 27 persons, exclusive Lord caused convictions to arise of Europeans, have departed this in the minds of the negroes, and life. At the end of the year, their blind eyes to be opened: many congregation consisted of 328 com came to inquire what they must do municants; 97 candidates for the to be saved. At present this is still communion; 135 baptized adults, more frequently done. Our new not yet communicants; baptized church is too small to hold the conchildren, 130; candidates for bapgregation. About 500 may find tism and reception, 125; new peoroom in it, and our auditory is ge- ple, 375:-in all 1190; 143 more nerally 900. April 27th being our than last year." prayer day, 12 persons were baptized, and 22 added to the candidates for baptism. From Easter, 1822, to Easter, 1823, 99 adults have been baptized, or received into the conregation, and 52 have become partakers of the Lord's Supper." 1 M.H. labou it the e bim Sonaries The f beg ren w Tere Sod inistrat the c In 1789, the Rev. Dr. Coke of Irwin, September 7, 1825, Brother Light remarks: During the ten years of my residence here, I have baptized, on the estates of easing at their In Apr Preachers all absolutely compelled to refrain from der 18 y At Map over past even 9 at Kingston, paid a visit to a village called Morant Bay, and found many of the inhabitants disposed to join in public worship. They were se conded in their endeavours by Messrs. Fish and Campbell, then residing in the island; and in a short time a small society was formed. The enemies of religion, however, viewed these proceedings with indignation, and resolved, if possible, to crush the rising cause. They accordingly presented the houses in which divine service was performed as nuisances, at the persons actually broke down the gates of the court leading to the chapel, and would probably have committed still greater outrages, had they not been checked in their lawless proceedings by the arrival of the town-guard. Through the remonstrances of a gentleman of influence in the town, the magis-quarter sessions; but, as they could trates were induced to publish an substantiate no charge, their ma advertisement, which, for some lignant attempt proved unavailing ; time, kept the rioters within tole- and the meetings were continued rable bounds. "But the news- with every appearance of increasing papers," says Dr. Coke, "were prosperity. Severe trials and imprifilled, for several months, with sonments still awaited the labourers, letters for and against us. Every and at length the house of assembly thing bad was said of Mr. Hammett, thought proper to pass an act, and every disgraceful name was which, whilst it professed to recomgiven to him. With respect to mend the instruction of the slaves myself, they published an anecdote in the doctrines of the established of my being tried in England for church, strictly prohibited the Weshorse-stealing, and flying to Ame- leyan missionaries from presuming rica to escape from justice, though to teach them, or even to admit few persons, if any, I believe, them into their houses or places credited the report. Some of the of worship, under the penalty of rioters were prosecuted, but the fine or imprisonment. jury acquitted them, against the clearest evidence. Harassed with persecution, opposition, and fatigue, Mr. H. was compelled to relinquish his labours; and as I was shortly to visit the continent, I determined to take him with me, as two other mis-slaves crowded about the doors, sionaries were sent to the island." The flames of persecution, which had hitherto raged so furiously, now began to subside, and the brethren who were left in Jamaica were soon enabled to extend their ministrations to Port Royal, Montego Bay, and several plantations in the country; and they had the pleasing consciousness of knowing that their labours were not in vain. In April, 1802, some of the local preachers, belonging to the society The situation of the missionaries was now painful indeed. "Fre quently," says Dr. Coke, "before the chapel was completely shut, while men of free condition entered, to hear the preaching, the which the edict forbade them to White Old Harbour." At this place, the small society is in a very pros perous state." a meaning, when he says, 'I heard | Town."The present state of the Halse Hall, Clarendon.-"This estate has been visited with as much regularity as circumstances would possibly allow; but our work here labours under great disadvantages, on account of its distance from the mission station. Number in society-Whites, 8; Free Coloured, 243; Slaves, 103. Total, 353. "Our Sunday-school at Spanish Town is at present in a very low state, and the hopes of its friends have been greatly disappointed. It is, however, a very encouraging circumstance, that several of the scholars, both male and female, have become members of the $0 The intolerant act passed by the house of assembly was no sooner transmitted to England, than it was set aside by his late Majesty. But though the enemies of religion were thus frustrated in their attempt, they contrived, by temporary ordinances, to throw insuperable obstacles in the way of the missionaries, whose chapel was, in consequence, shut up for a succession of years. In December, 1815, however, it was re-opened by Mr. John Shipman, who succeeded, after several unsuccessful applications, in obtain-ciety, and there are several now ing a licence to preach the Gospel. The same privilege afterwards obtained by other missionaries; and in 1818, a second chapel was opened in Kingston, and the magistrates in Montego Bay consented to licence a new place of worship in that part of the island. was In succeeding years the missionary work was greatly extended, as will appear from the following particulars of the Jamaica district, recently furnished by the missionaries:-- on trial." Morant-Bay Circuit. MorantBay.--" The society during the past year has not increased in number. "At Yallahs, the society con tinues to increase in number, piety, knowledge, and zeal. Number in society-Whites, 4; Free Coloured, 90; Slaves, 1646. Total, 1740. "The school at Morant Bay has suffered much for want of proper books; but the children, to the number of 50, attend well, and are making improvement." Bath and Manchioneal Circuit. Bath.-"The society and congre. gations are acquiring a considerable degree of stability and character, and Kingston Circuit. Kingston."Here large congregations continue to attend our ministry, many of whom have found the Gospel to be the power of God unto salva-afford very great encouragement as tion.' Number in society Whites to their future piety and usefulness." 66; Free Coloured, 1882; Slaves, "At Manchioneal the congre 2136. Total 4064." gations are very large and respect Port Royal. "This infant so-able, and an excellent spirit preciety is in a very pleasing state. vails amongst them. Number in Number in society-Whites, 5; society-Free-coloured, 97; Slaves, Free Coloured, 86; Slaves, 49. 1928. Total, 2025." Total, 140." reas Socie Pase d "Our Grateful Hill Circuit. Grateful Spanish Town Circuit. Spanish | Hill. - be society are rapidly increasing at this place." Unity."Here also both the congregation and society are increasing; and, with very few exCeceptions, the members evidence their sincerity by the correctness of their moral conduct." Highgate." This place, which has been but recently opened, affords ground for much encouragement. Number in societyWhites, 6; Free Coloured, Slaves, 596. Total 740." in the school-Boys, 24; girls, 31. Total, 55. "The negroe children on the estates Blue-Hole and Spring are very interesting. "At the commencement of the year we made an attempt to esta blish an evening school for adults, in which we succeeded. The progress has exceeded our most san, guine expectations," Falmouth Circuit." The so138;ciety in this place, though small, is prospering. The number in society is 66; 34 have been added during the year." Stoney-Hill Circuit. Stoney-Hill. "At this station the spiritual state of the society is very encouraging." Red Hills.-"This infant society holds out much encouragement; a net increase of 146 members has been made to the society in the ale Ex course of the year. Number in society-Whites, 4; Free Coloured, 63; Slaves, 498. Total, 565." bers - Saint Ann's Circuit. Saint Ann's Bay. · "The word of God appears to make but slow progress among the people of this town, who are exceedingly igno, rant of divine things, and manifest but little desire to attend the means of grace. The members of society, however, both free and slaves, are very stedfast and consistent; and several have been added during the past year." At Stoney-Hill a Sunday-school was commenced in February, 1826, under rather auspicious circumstances; but the severe rains which Bellemont.- "This station prehave fallen in the course of the sents encouragement. Number in year have greatly retarded its pro-society-Whites, 6; Free Coloured, gress, as the children have often. been prevented from attending. The teachers have been most diligent in their work, and a few adults have been taught to read the Scriptures.- Scholars, 33. Montego Bay Circuit.-"We are happy to say that the work of the Lord at this station is prospering, and that there is a prospect of increasing prosperity. The number in society is 411, making an increase during the year of 76. "Our Sunday-school has not prospered so much as we could desire. Nevertheless, we are happy to be able to state, that those children who have shown a better conduct, have made very considerable progress, and several promise fair for fruitfulness in the vineyard of our God, Number 25; Slaves, 188. Total, 219." In compliance with the solicitation of a mulatto Baptist preacher, named Moses Baker, who had for some years laboured among the negroes in Jamaica, the Rev. John Rowe, of the B. M. S. arrived in February, 1814. In April, he took a house at Falmouth, and opened a school, with the hope of lessening the expenses of the committee on his account. He also opened a gratuitous Sabbath school, for the children of poor people, and slaves whose owners would permit them to attend. Preaching was subsequently commenced; and the persons who assembled to hear the word of life, both negroes and white people, conducted themselves with the utmost decorum and appa rent attention; though a spirit of |