Asso., Dexter, ch. 11; Palmyra, ch. 2; Kennebec Asso., Farmington, ch. 13.51; Waldo Asso., China, Rev. F. Merriam 10; J. Allen 1; South ch. 9.75; Saco River Asso., viz., Kennebunk Port, ch. 13.48; Cumberland Asso., Bath, ch. 9; Bowdoinham Asso., Green, ch. 16.01; Damariscotta Asso., Whitefield, O. Peasley 1; Newcastle and Alna, ch. 13.25; Lincoln Asso., Rockland, John Wakefield 25; to cons. John Blake and Rev. Isaac S. Kallock L. M., per Rev. Nathaniel Butler, agent,

204.68

23.42

14.00

12.25

Ira, ch. and soc. 21; Sewing Soc. 5; a friend 5;

31.00

Wilmington, Rev. P. Howe 10; Mrs. V. B. Howe 5;

15.00

68.25

241.68

Stonington, ch., for Siam Mission,
Haddam, ch.

Waterford, 1st ch. 12.50; East Lyme,

1st ch., (of which 25 is from John L. Smith for sup. of a lad in Assam Orph. School,) 42.13; New London, 2d ch. 50; to cons. Mrs. Mary H. Warren L. M.; Stonington Boro', ch., to cons. Oliver B. Grant L. M., 102; East Thompson, ch. 11; a friend 37 cts.; per Rev. E. Savage, agent, Conn. State Conv., Wareham Griswold tr., Tariffville, ch. 6.41; Fairfield Asso. 15.67; White Hill, ch., 23; Newtown, ch. 4; Stamford, ch. and S. S. 13.25; Norwalk, ch. 30; Branford, ch. 4.70; East Thompson 11; sundry individuals 3.32;

Ogdensburg, a lady

New York.

219.00

111.35

1.00 3.00

174.31

198.44

Gloversville, M. Helwig's sons Black River Asso. 80; St. Lawrence Asso. 64.81; W. Harmon 10; Oneida Asso., Holland Patent, ch. 19.50; per Rev. H. A. Smith, agent, Oswego Asso., D. Harmon tr., 102.33; Hannibal, ch. 15; Fulton, ch. 25.25; S. Sch. 12; Mexico, ch., A. E. Green 10; A. Kenyon 1; J Turney 1; C. Kenyon 1; J. Parker 50 cts.; Colosse, ch. 6; Oswego, ch. 24.09; Sarah Ann Butterfield 17 cts.; Roger W. Butterfield 10 cts.; per Rev. H. A. S., agent, Broome and Tioga Asso., Whitney's Point 8.53; Union Vill., ch. 11.74; Willseyville, ch. 5.10; Tioga Centre, ch. 7.42; West Danby, ch. 11.12; Spencer, 2d ch. 91 cts.; Tioga and Barton, ch. 1.86; Berkshire and Caroline, ch. 6.50; Caroline, 1st ch. 47.10; Barker and Chenango, ch. 20. 50; Binghampton, ch. 71; Coll. at Asso. 8.40; to cons. Rev. William Spaulding L. M., per Rev. H. A. S., agent, 200.18 Madison Asso., Judson Palmer 25 cts.; Lenox, ch. 17; Lebanon, ch. 24; Morrisville, ch. 10.22; Erieville, ch. 4.75; Delphi, ch. 27.37; Madison, ch. 40.50; Hamilton, 1st ch., to cons. Rev. Lucian Osborn and Abraham Sanford L. M., 218.57; Eastern Asso., Madison Univ. 6; Brookfield, 24 ch. 27; Eaton, ch. 67.53; S. S 82 cts.; Rev. D. Leach 2; James Cromwell 50 cts.; Stockbridge, ch. 16.93; Fenner, ch. 13; Hamilton, 24 ch. 10.25; Cazenovia Vill. 56.50; S. S. 2.19 Georgetown, ch. 10.11; Chittenango, ch. 16.25; An aged friend 25 cts.; coll. at Asso. 13.55; to cons. Rev. Enoch P. Dye, Rev. Reuben Persons, Joseph Tayntor and Asa Frink, Jr., L. M., per Rev. H. A. S., agent, 585.54 Onondaga Asso., I. Hill 5; Fabius, ch. 21.56; Fayetteville, ch. 66.31; Manlius, ch. 62; Manlius and Sullivan, ch. 20.31; Marcellus, ch. 23.39; Onondaga, ch. 11.25; Tully, ch. 18; Vesper, ch 10.50; Elbridge, ch. 77; Camillus, ch., to cons. David A. Munroe L. M., 100; Canton, R. Spaulding 3; friend of miss. 1.25; per Rev. II. A. S., agent, 419.57 Cayuga Asso., Throopsville, ch. 4; Sterling 2.75; Sennett, ch. 53.52;

128

Fleming 8; Weedsport 23.05; Ven-
ice 2.50; Springport 7: Mrs. Bate-
man 5; Miss Havens 50 cts.; An-
trim, ch. 106.88; Jordan, ch. 51.44;
Coll. at Asso. 31 31; to cons. Rev.
Thomas H. Green and Mrs. Jane
M. Adsit L. M., per Rev. H. A. S.,
ngent,

Albion, J. Edmund
Lowville, David Waters

New York City, 1st ch, for French
miss., 96.46; Amity st. ch., through
Garrat N. Bleecker, 300; German
1st ch. 12:
New York City, Mariners' 1st ch. 6.21;
Bloomingdale, ch. 20.83; Abysini-
an ch. 4.40; North ch. 50; Berean
ch., Fem. Miss. Soc. (in part), to
cons. William Alyat L. M., 100;
Broadway ch., to cons. Joseph P.
Simpson L. M., 100; Norfolk st. ch.
(in part), to cons. Rev. Thomas
Armitage L. M., 100; Tabernacle ch.
S. S., W. W. Armfield tr., for S. S.
in Burmah, 75; per Rev. S. M. Os-
good, agent,
Harmony Asso., J. B. Burrows tr.,
Ashville, ch 1.39; Dewittville, ch.
3.93; Busti, ch. 39.97; Harbor
Creek, ch. 24.95; for Siam, 3.80;
North East, ch. 25; Harmony, ch.
to cons. Mrs. Elizabeth P. Silliman
L. M., 123.41; Portland, 1st ch.
French
21.38: Westfield, ch. 6.50;
Creek, ch. 1; coll. at anniversary of
religious societies in Chaut. Co.
3; North Harmony, ch. 10.75;
a lady 1; Sherman, ch. 14 72; May-
ville, ch. 58.25; Kipley, ch. 5.70;
Quincy, friends 3.50; Frewsburg,
Pine Grove, ch. 3.73;
ch. 5.64;
West Portland, ch. 17; Clymer, ch.
23; Jamestown, ch. 11; Coll. at
Asso. 6.05; to cons. Rev. Levant
Rathbun and Rev. H. Billings L. M.,
per Rev. S. M. O., agent,
Ontario Asso. (in part), George Doug-
lass tr., Vienna, Rev. H. Haff 4;
Phelps, Mrs. Ann Balcom 1; Miss F.
Darrow 16 cts.; East Bloomfield, B.
Bradley 10; Seneca Falls, ch. 1;
Geneva, 1st ch. 41.88; S. S. 81 cts.;
Naples, ch. 22.30; Phelps, 2d ch.
10.62; for Siam Miss., 1.50; Canan-
daigua, 1st ch. 5.84; Vill, ch. 19.50;
Manchester, ch. 81.33; Benton, ch.
47.50; Bristol, Rev. S. Goodale 5;
Gorham, ch 10; S. 8. 1; Rev. J. G.
Stearns 5; Bethel, ch. 32.27; to
cons. S. G. Gage, J. H. Arnold, and
William Ottley L. M., per Rev. S. M.
O., agent,
Wayne Asso. (in part), J McCarn tr.,
Jodus, 1st ch. 2.25: 2d ch 3.37:
Rev. A. N. Jones 50 cts.; Wolcott,
ch. 1; Williamson, ch. 1.47; Lock-
ville, ch. 23.71; Marion, ch. S. S.,
for bibles in Burmah, 10; Walworth,
1st ch. 2.20: Macedon, ch. 15.10;
Palmyra, ch. 35; Coll. at Asso. 6.05:
to cons. Rev. S. Hough L. M., per
Rev. S. M. O., agent,
Poughkeepsie, Rev. W. F. Nelson, per
Rev. S. M. O., agent,

295.95

44

4.00

408.46

456.44

409.67

300.71

Grand River Asso.. E. W. Hickock tr., (of which 10 is for the Assam Miss.,) 70.20 Zanesville, Mrs. Martha A. James, to

cons. herself L. M., Columbus, a friend

Mohecan Asso. 16.90: Seneca Asso. 10; Wooster Asso. 11.80; Canton, ch. 250; S. S. 80 cts.; Huron Asso., Fairfield, ch. mon con. 18.40; Norwalk, ch. mon con. 15.72; S. S., for Assam Orph. Sch., 2.51; Peru, ch. mon. con. 2; per Rev. S. B. Webster, Warren, ch. and cong. (of which 25 is for African Miss.,)

100.00

Illinois.

Payson, Thomas Goode, to cons. himself L. M.,

100.00

100.65

3.00

4139.92

BOXES OF CLOTHING, &C. Portland, Me., Rev J. S. Eaton, a baptizing dress for Rev. S. M. Whiting,. Chelmsford, Ms., Sewing Soc. of Central ch., one box of clothing, &c., for Bassa mission, Boston, Ms., S. G. Shipley, half barrel meal and one keg of dried apples, for Rev. Wm. Ward. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Central ch., a box of clothing, &c., for Thomas S. Ranney,

5.00

96.61

48.10

ASSAM.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSAM MISSION.

In accordance with suggestions from the Executive Committee in 1850, the members of the Assam Mission assembled at Sibsagor in October last, to consult on various matters affecting the mission and its prospective usefulness. The meetings continued three weeks, and appear to have been diligently filled up with deliberations and devotional and other religious exercises. Coinmittees had been appointed the previous May on Beveral of the subjects that were to come up for consideration, and the results to which the mission arrived were manifestly fruits of more than ordinary investigation. "The greatest harmony pervaded the entire session, though many difficult questions were discussed, and some upon which it would hardly have been expected there would be one mind." We copy from the record of their doings such portions as are more especially of general interest.

Religious exercises.

Every morning at 10 o'clock, the native assistants in turn have preached in the chapel. Every evening not otherwise occupied, lectures have been given by the missionaries to the native brethren, on such subjects as Romanism, the peculiar temptations of native Christians,

&c.

Friday evening, Oct. 31st, was devoted to the native assistants, when the relations they sustain to the Executive

Committee and to the mission were explained by br. Brown and an address was delivered by br. Bronson, who also offered prayer that God would bless these new laborers in his vineyard. This was a profitable and solemn season and will be long remembered. The commending to the great Head of the Church of seven young candidates for the work of giving the gospel to their own countrymen, candidates lately raised out of a state of heathenism, could not fail to fill a missionary's soul with joy.

Another interesting exercise was the meeting of delegates from the branch churches, who were instructed to dissolve the church for the purpose of forming three independent churches, and to form also an Association for the comforting of each other and for the extending of the Redeemer's kingdom.

The ordination of br. Däuble was also an interesting season. The council called by the church held the usual examination and voted to proceed to the ordination. These services were held Thursday evening, Oct. 16. Br. Brown preached the sermon; text-“ Son, go work to-day in my vineyard." Br. Dan

who may listen.

ment.

The church at Sibsagor had an interesting meeting on Monday, Nov. 3. The object was to enjoy a season of prayer with Biposu Judson, a young man of promise whom all loved, who had been appointed an assistant to be associated with br. Ward at Gowahati. After the church had voted Biposu a letter of dismission, he arose and gave a parting address marked with affectionateness and humility.

Preaching and itineracy.

The mission express their "full concurrence" in the instructions given by the Executive Committee at Buffalo in May, 1850, "in reference to the work of directly preaching the gospel to the heathen," and their "belief that the leading work of a misssionary is 'the preaching of the Word.'" From the report of a committee, adopted by the mission, we learn their extent of preparation for this department of service and the manner in which they would have it performed. The deficiency in pecuniary appropriations alluded to at the close, has been promptly supplied by the Executive Committee.

"The condition of this mission hitherto has made it impracticable for us to perform the labor of this kind which has been desirable. But we now feel somewhat prepared to commence and prosecute the work. We have now five missionaries whose work is exclusively to preach the gospel, viz. at Gowahati two, at Nowgong two, and at Sibsagor one. The mission has added also several to the number of assistants, so that we have now at Gowahati one native preacher and two colporteurs, at Nowgong one native preacher and one colporteur, at Sibsagor two native preachers.

"Your committee consider that the cold season should be mainly devoted to travelling, and that instead of passing rapidly through the country several days should be spent at each important place, that the truth may be brought to bear

"During the rainy season many villages on the rivers may be safely visited, but we would recommend that this season of the year be chiefly devoted to the congregations gathered in the chapels and 'namghors' at the several stations.

"The committee would urge the necessity of going through the country on our preaching tours with as much simplicity of style as a due attention to health will allow, that the fears and prejudices of the people may be removed. For the same reason, your committee think that the native preachers should be brought forth as prominently as possible.

"It will be observed by the mission that the appropriation of the Executive Committee for this department is entirely inadequate to prosecute efficiently this kind of labor. We would therefore recommend that the attention of the Executive Committee be particularly called to our wants in this respect."

Native assistants.

The committee on the employing of native assist. ants presented a report, which was also adopted by the mission; from which we make the following

extract.

"No mission ought to be regarded as successfully established until it has developed within itself to some extent the power of self-support and self-propagation. To effect this should be the aim of all missionaries. The church at home must afford the pioneers, but the demand of the country for the gospel, if it be supplied without interruption, must be satisfied by drafts from the native disciples. The mission which has raised up under its care a few warm-hearted preachers of the gospel, has done more for the kingdom of Christ and for the country, than the mission which may have a thousand converts, but none qualified or disposed to hold up the word of God before their countrymen. One Ko Thah-byu is equivalent to a host of ordinary disciples. To use the language of 'The misthe Executive Committee: sion is in little danger of overrating the

The report embodied several recommendations, In accordance with which the mission proceeded, as intimated already, to examine and appoint seven native assistants.

The following names were presented by the pastors of the churches:

Nowgong James Tripp, Lucien D. Hayden, Charles D. Thomas, Monroe B. Weed, Linus G. Peck.

Sibsagor-Batiram D. Peck, Nidhi L. Farwell, Biposu Judson.

Gowahati-Apinta.

Resolved, That Batiram D. Peck and Nidhi L. Farwell, having been already recognized by the mission as assistant preachers, be now considered under regular appointment of the mission.

Resolved, That we now invite Lucien D. Hayden, James Tripp, Charles S. Thomas, Monroe B. Weed, Biposu Judson, and Apinta, to meet with us for the purpose of giving an account of their feelings in reference to the work of preaching the gospel.

The young brethren above named appeared before the mission and were examined with reference to appointment to missionary service. Nearly a day was spent in this examination. The members of the mission were much pleased with the spirit manifested by the young brethren, and unanimously appointed them assistants, with the exception of Charles S. Thomas, who was recommended to the Principal of the Nowgong Institution for employment as a teacher. Resolved, That our native assistants be divided into two classes, 1. Assistant Preachers, 2. Colporteurs, including the duties of exhorters and tract distributers.

Resolved, That Batiram D. Peck, Nidhi L. Farwell, Lucien D. Hayden and James Tripp be assigned to the first class of assistants; and Biposu Judson, Apinta and Monroe B. Weed to the second class of assistants.

Resolved, That Batiram D. Peck be stationed at Sibsagor, under the supervision of br. Whiting; Nidhi L. Farwell at Sibsagor, under the supervision of br. Brown; James Tripp at Nowgong, un

Lucien D. Hayden and Apinta at Gowahati, under the supervision of br. Danforth; Biposu Judson at Gowahati, under the supervision of br. Ward; and Monroe B. Weed at Nowgong, under the supervision of br. Däuble.

Resolved, That the salary of each assistant be determined by the vote of the mission.

Resolved, That any member of the mission may at any time propose any disciple in the mission for appointment as an assistant; on which proposal, it shall be the duty of the mission to appoint a committee to examine the candidate, and present the results of their examination, with a recommendation, to the mission for its decision.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to examine Linus G. Peck with reference to his being appointed a second class assistant, to report at the earliest opportunity.

The brethren at Nowgong were appointed this committee.

Some additional regulations were adopted relative

to the manner in which the assistants should be employed, and their responsibility.

Resolved, That the brethren under whose supervision the assistants are placed, be requested to make out a list of studies proposed, and present it to the mission for approval.

Resolved, That no assistant shall receive his salary as a preacher or colporteur for any period when not actually engaged in missionary work. Provided that, in case of sickness or other urgent necessity, he may receive an allowance to the amount of half his regular salary upon a vote of the station to that effect.

Resolved, That in case it shall be deemed advisable by any station to allow a colporteur to be employed in secular work during a part of the year, it shall be necessary to obtain the approval of the mission.

Resolved, That every native assistant be required to present monthly a full report in writing to the missionary under whom his labors are directed, of all his