earthly sound fell upon my ears. It was neither a yell, a shriek, or a shout, but a compound of all; and being prolonged while the voice could sustain it, was unutterably terrific. By Friday morning our guard had become so exorbitant in their demands, that we felt assured, that, unless relief should soon arrive, our purses at least would no longer be in our own power. About noon, however, their tone altered, and we observed that the numbers were decreasing in the garden. At four o'clock Mr. Nicolayson heard some one say very hurriedly, Here the letter stops abruptly, and I will endeavor to continue the narrative. The sentence should be finished I believe thus-"say very hurriedly, "They are coming, flee as soon as you can."Mr. Nicolayson went into the garden and found not a single Fellah, and in a short time the pasha with all his army entered the city. From this time they had no more difficulty. The pasha had several battles with the Fellahs, in all of which he was decidedly victorious, except the last, when he received a severe repulse, and many of his men were cut to pieces. Negociations for peace were then commenced, and in a few days peace was ratified on terms, I suppose neither party intended to observe. The Fellahs made no secret of their intention to break it, as soon as they were all collected from the different forts of the mountains. In the mean time, Mohammed Ali arrived in Jaffa, and sent for Ibrahim, the pasha; and he, leaving about half his army to guard Jerusalem, set out by night and came down the mountains before the Fellahs were aware that he had gone. The whole month of June was cool and delightful, and Mrs. Thomson enjoyed excellent health until about the close of it, when she had a bilious attack. This, however, soon yielded to the ordinary remedies, and she again enjoyed tolerable health for some time. the opthalmia; and Miria, (a daughter of Jacob Aga, formerly Armenian patriarch,) whom we brought with us from Beyroot, at the request of her parents, to be educated as a teacher, was blind. On Monday Mrs. Thomson became blind, and during the night the pain became so intense, and so connected with the head, that she consented to be bled. I ought to remark that her pulse from the first had alarmed me greatly. It was very obscure, deep seated in the arm, and so indistinct as not to be counted. It resembled more a swift running stream than a well defined pulse. The bleeding did not relieve the head, and the same frightful action of the heart continued. I frequently laid my ear over her heart, and always with terror. It seemed as if in the hurry, contractions were imperfect, two or three appearing to run together, producing a sound like gurgitation. On Tuesday night I was severely attacked with the cholera morbus. All were very much alarmed; but about daylight God put a stop to the disease. Though much prostrated 1 recovered rapidly. Mrs. Nicolayson is very sick to-day. Opthalmia very troublesome with the children. Mr. Nicolayson as well as myself nearly exhausted by incessant watching. Mrs. Thomson's head becoming very painful, we bled her again, which immediately and entirely removed the pain, both from the eyes and head. This time also it restored the pulse to something like what it ought to be. But alas! to my consternation I discovered that, although the entire cause of previous complaint was removed, the work of desolation did not appear in the least retarded. Some unseen but mighty hand was still rapidly dissolving her earthly tabernacle. I knew that it was only that she might take possession of her heavenly mansion, yet every stroke in the sad work of demolition made my striken heart quake like a leaf. Thursday, 16th, Mrs. Thomson spent a restless night. The case which had before appeared a plain one, now became, to me, utterly mysterious. I knew not what was the matter, and I knew not what to do. The action of the heart was still very distressing, and I endeavored merely to allay the violence of such symptoms as appeared. On Friday evening we heard of an Italian physician among the troops, whom we sent for, and who came the next morning. But he did not pretend to understand the case and recommended no new course of When I reached home, as stated in my journal 11th July, my joy was immediately changed to the most distressing anxiety on her account. I found her suffering intensely from violent opthalmia, which had been suffered to go on unchecked five days. Her whole system sympathised deeply with the eyes, and she was in a high inflammatory fever. I immediately applied the best remedies within my reach, and removed her to a better room in the house. On Sabbath, 13th, Mrs. Nicolayson was attacked with a fever. All the children were sick with H treatment. every effort to prevent it, but without avail. It came on violently, and in half an hour her reason, for the first time, became disturbed, and my fears became a painful certainty that the hour of her departure was at hand. I called Mr. Nicolayson, and he and I labored to restore circulation in the extremities; but all our efforts were utterly powerless. For several hours she suffered greatly. I continued to repeat to her those texts of Scripture which I knew afforded her particular comfort; and at times she appeared for a moment to recollect, and would reply, "Oh yes, it is so, it is so,” or words to that effect. Once, in a moment of comparative quiet, I asked her if she remembered Sabbath night; and whether she felt now as she did then? She seemed to recall the scene and said, "Yes, I remember it, and my feelings are the same." She knew me to the very last moment, and the only connected sentence which she spoke after her situation became manifest, was just before she died. Looking me steadfastly in the face she said, "Native, native, native land-you remember when we travelled west, that wild young man and his wife. who came on board the boat, and you talked with him a great deal, and he became very serious. Oh I thought it was such an opportunity." This she repeated several times. "It was such an opportunity, and he left us much impressed." The next word was on some other sub My dear wife, at an early stage of her disease, was convinced that she would not recover. The thought never alarmed her. She had for many weeks been in the higher, clearer regions of faith, ready to depart at any time. We often conversed on the subject, and she gave the most consoling assurance, that for a considerable time before her sickness she had enjoyed greater nearness to God in prayer, and greater comfort with regard to her interest in the blood and love of the Savior, than ever before. Sometimes she remarked, that, owing to her great bodily sufferings, it was difficult to compose her thoughts to meditation and prayer, and that her faith appeared at times very weak; but she was always distinct, clear, and decisive in declaring her confidence in her Savior. The blood of atonement was her only hope; and she repeatedly remarked that it was a ground of hope, that would not, and did not fail in the hour of death. We spent much of Sabbath night, the 20th, in this kind of conversation, and in prayer. She also gave directions with regard to some small temporal affairs; left messages for her near friends; spoke of the dear babe with visible emotion, but was enabled to resign him to "Him who gave." She had cherished the hope of laboring longer to educate and bring to the knowledge of the truth some of the degraded daughters of Jerusalem; but the Lord knew best, and to his will she cheerfully submitted. I was astonished at the com-ject. After this she requested to be laid posure with which she was enabled to make all these arrangements preparatory to her upward and everlasting flight. Being somewhat exhausted she fell into a quiet sleep, and awoke in the morning with all her symptoms greatly mitigated -her pulse nearly natural, the heat abated, accompanied with a sensation of general comfort. upon her side. We then kneeled down and commended her departing spirit to God. And just as the sun set, she silently fell asleep in Jesus without a struggle or a groan. Her last end was perfect peace. When she ceased to breathe I gently closed her eyes, prepared the body for the burial, and then sat down and watched by the dear remains until the day dawned. At one o'clock she was seized with an alarming chill, which yielded to applications and passed off with an irregular We were very apprehensive that we fever. Our friends were much encour- should not be allowed to bury in any of aged, but I was sure that she could not the grave-yards, but God prepared the survive another such attack, and there- way for us. The Greek bishop not only fore directed all my efforts to prevent its gave permission, but took the whole return, and succeeded through that day charge of preparing the grave himself. and till noon of Tuesday. During the Those who know what difficulty has morning of the latter day she was un- generally been experienced on this subcommonly well and strong. About one ject in these countries, will not fail to o'clock I was sent for to dinner. She notice the good providence of God in assured me she had no tendency to chill this. When all was ready we read and whatever, and leaving Miria alone with talked of that day when that which was her, I went below. On returning, in now sown in corruption should be raised about five minutes, I noticed a change in incorruption-"dishonor" should be indicating the return of the chill. She changed to "glory"-"weakness" "raised thought not, but I immediately used" in power"-when this "natural body" Strangers carried her to the grave, followed by myself, Mr. Nicolayson, Elias, a Christian brother, and two or three others, the only Franks in the place. Her sleeping dust awaits in hope the joyful morning of the resurrection, on the top of Zion, near the sepulchre of David, and by the grave of Dr. Dalton, an English missionary and former husband of Mrs. Nicolayson: should become "spiritual," like unto || ally considered by Europeans as outChrist's glorified body. landish and barbarous in the extreme, and as it is not necessary for the purpose of trade-the Turkish being a cominon language with all classes-no one is induced to learn it, and in the literary and philological world it is quite heterodox to mention the Armenian as worthy of any attention. It is not, however, devoid of beauties, and if the native Armenian literature is meagre, it is owing to the circumstances of the people for centuries past. The language itself in its pure original state, is rich and copious, full of terms, and adapted to almost every species of writing. In addition to the Armenian I have also devoted a part of my time to the Turkish-a language that every missionary in Turkey ought to acquire-so far at least as conversation is concerned. I have been in the "strait" which Paul mentions; nevertheless, if to "abide in the flesh be more needful," I trust the grace of God will enable me cheerfully to wait all the days of my appointed time, till my change come.-The Lord has put out the light in my dwelling, laid my earthly hopes in the dust, and written my dear little babe motherless in a strange land. But it is the Lord that has done it-the same Lord who eigh-made considerable progress in the com2. Preparation of books.--I have teen hundred years ago shed his blood in pletion of a geography, designed both for this very place to redeem our souls from the Turks and for the Armenians. That death; and I have no doubt that the part which relates to the Turkish emsame love has directed all these afflict-pire in Europe and Asia-which of course ing dispensations. The remaining portions of Mr. Thomson's journal will be given in the next number. Constantinople. EXTRACTS FROM A LETTER OF MR. Statement respecting his Labors. My time has been divided between studying languages-the preparation of books-teaching-and intercourse with the people. 1. Studies. I have been pursuing the study of the Armenian as heretofore, and although I can see that I have made some advances, yet I can as yet talk in it only with a stammering tongue. I do not regret, however, having undertaken the acquisition of this language; for besides its utility, as to the preparation of books and the establishment of schools for the Armenians, I find that it gives me a degree of influence among this people, and they are exceedingly interested to know that I can read and speak in their own proper tongue. It is quite a new thing to them for a Frank to learn the Armenian. Multitudes of Franks study and speak the Turkish, but so far as I know, I am the only Frank in all Constantinople who has undertaken to learn the Armenian. This language is gener VOL. XXXI. is more full than the rest, has been for some time completed and translated into both the above named languages, as well as into Greek. As it was necessary for the Armenians that the description of the ancient country of Armenia should be considerably extended, I have engaged Peshdimaljean, the learned Principal of the Armenian college here, to prepare that part, and I presume he will execute the task to our satisfaction. I have also commenced the translation of the "Child's Book on the Soul" into modern Armenian, and as the people here are all children in intellect, I think this work will be admirably adapted to their wants. It is plain and simple, containing at the same time many solemn and weighty truths, which are calculated to make wise unto salvation. I have, in addition, just been revising and preparing for the press, a translation of Murray's abridged grammar, to help the Armenians in the study of the English. The translation was made by Mr. Oscanean, and we regard this as a very important book, as the number of Armenians who wish to learn the English language is constantly increasing, and there are very many reasons why we should encourage such a desire. Our Lancasterian cards in Armenian have been for some time ready for the press, and we are only waiting for the suitable type, which Mr. Hallock is now preparing very much to our satisfaction. 7 I would mention in the connection, that I have just completed a globe, the names being written in the Armenian character. 3. Teaching. I have had no regular school, but I devote a part of each day to giving lessons in English to a few Armenian youth, and I presume that the number of my scholars in this department will be increased, so that eventually we may have a more regularly organized school for young men, in which other branches besides the English may be introduced. Mrs. Dwight has had an English infant school, in our own house, on a small scale, as the number of English children here is few and our apparatus for such a school quite limited. This school is now suspended, as it must usually be in summer, in consequence of hot weather, etc. 4. Intercourse with the people.-Although our chief efforts are in the department of schools, yet we find our acquaintance with the people continually extending, and we feel it to be a serious inquiry how we can best use the influence which God, in his good providence, is giving us over them. And this inquiry becomes still more important, as we find here and there an individual who seems to be sincerely seeking to know what is the truth. A few-a very few-two or three at most, as far as our knowledge goes, have, we trust been led to the great fountain of truth, and not only have changed their opinions, but have had their hearts washed by the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost. We bless God for these first fruits, and we feel encouraged to ask for, and expect still larger blessings. One of these individuals is now with me, residing in my family, and his influence is very important among the Armenians of his age in Constantinople. We are frequently visited by some of them, and I trust that many of them will be led in the right way. In reviewing what I have now said, I see alas! only my own deficiencies. A hundred things occur to me that I might have done, which I have not done, and I feel constrained to get down upon my knees before God, and acknowledge my infinite unworthiness to be placed in such a field as this. Something indeed has been effected here. In fact, when 1 look back upon the position of things here four years ago, when I first came to Constantinople with Mr. Smith, I can see that great and important advances have been made. But it is all of God and to him be all the glory. I think that we have true and substantial ground for encouragement here: first from the promises of God, which are always the same-as unchangeable as his character; and next from the indications of his providence. You must-you do pray for us, and I trust many other Christians in America pray for us. Let those churches that are distinguished in the mercy of God by the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit think what a rich blessing it would be to Constantinople, and to all this part of the world, if we could be visited by the same gracious influences; and while they have the spirit of prayer for themselves, let them ||remember their brethren abroad, whose hands are feeble and whose faith is weak, and whose hope and patience are tried in the midst of men of perverse minds, full of superstition and idolatry. EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF MR. SCHAUFFLER. DURING the summer of the year 1833, Mr. Schauffler made a visit to Smyrna, the principal objects of which were to have an interview with the Rev. Mr. Lewis, missionary of the London Jews Society, relative to the best means of introducing Christianity among the Jews, and to secure houses and the other buildings necessary for the mission families and the printing establishment, which were about to be removed from Malta to Smyrna. Some portions of his journal while on this tour will here be given. Island of Lesbos. July 11, 1833. All day long I had the ambiguous pleasure of gazing at the beautiful shores of the ancient Lesbos, instead of crowding through the streets of Smyrna. The eastern shores of this island are much more pleasant than the southwest and western shores; and they present a lovely aspect, even now when every blade of grass seems to wither under the deadening influence of misrule and extortion. It is not at all strange that its first settlements go back into the age of fable, and that its inhabitants were famous for poetry, music, and, what is but too often the consequence of high but ungoverned and unsanctified sensibility to that which is beautiful, for epicurian thoughtlessness and indulgence. Science should be the foundation and the framework of a man's character. The arts, its ornaments; but piety its lord, its inmate, its soul. Subjects of science and of art are given to man to exercise || only passenger on board. But where his powers a few minutes until he is fit shall I find words to describe the scene for a higher existence; until he possesses which the little vessel exhibited, overthat knowledge which science seeks, and flowing as it was with people of every he sees and enjoys in every sensible ob- possible description. Together with capject that impression of divine perfection tain and crew there were 72 persons on which the arts labor to communicate to board, Greeks, Armenians, Turks, white them. Let this be forgotten, and science and black Arabs, baptised Jews, a Greek will make us dry, self-sufficient pedants; woman, now a Mussulman, among the or the fine arts, thoughtless debauchees, Turks, Hadjis, i. e. pilgrims who had and our very being will lose its signifi- been to Mecca, soldiers, officers, women, cancy. The shores are one continued white and black, bond and free. The garden, and it needed but little imagina- small, narrow deck we found encompasstion to see the lyre of Orpheus suspend-ed with 30 barrels of rum, as we undered on some branch, shining in the evening sun; or to imagine Sappho lonely wandering "where the Muses haunt Clear spring, or shady grove, or sunny hill." Villages and farms peeped out of the thick shady trees, as though they were curious to observe the passing vessels; and the whole was a scene various in character and interest, and in associations melancholy smiling, like a rose with a malicious worm at the root-like a youth upon whose beautiful form and strong limbs unmerciful consumption has fastened. 12. In the morning we found ourselves before the city and fortress of Mitylene, or better according to Voss and Melam, and some other critics, Mytilene. It is the same place where Paul touched on his journey to Jerusalem. Mytilene (Butler has Mitylene still) is a delightful looking place even to this day. Cicero calls it "most noble city in point of climate (natura) situation, and arrangement of buildings," and its surrounding villages (agri) delightful and fertile; and though it necessarily has now the appearance of a Turkish place, so far as the "arrangement of the building" is concerned, it still bears the orator out in his encomiums. It extends from the shore up the ascent, and is therefore in full view, with all its buildings small and great. Besides the very considerable tax which the pasha pays to the government, and the large and frequent presents he is obliged to make to the higher officers of the court, he builds every year a frigate for the grand signor. After spending about two months in Smyrna, Mr. Schauffler embarked again on his return to Constantinople. Character of the Passengers. Sept. 18. Our expectation was that we should be nearly if not altogether the stood afterwards-with boards, and other things, and the whole company tumbling over each other, dragging to and fro their bags and boxes, talking, scolding in divers languages, smoking, singing, laughing, etc. We went down quickly into our cabin, into which no one but ourselves sorrow in sleep. But we had hardly had a right to enter, hoping to bury our taken our respective places, when we found out that the vessel was crawling with vermin. 19. In the morning we found ourselves becalmed, a little beyond the castle which commands the entrance into the port of Smyrna. Now the passengers had taken their places. On the right side of the helm an old Turk with his daughter, and two black female slaves; on the left, in the corner, Hadji Baba, an Arab with his wife, the renegado woman mentioned above; near him another Turk with his wife and child; on the two rows of barrels a mingled assembly of Turks and Christians; in the hold Turkish soldiers; in the large boat Turkish officers; among the sailors a number of Greeks of either sex; right before the door of our cabin, below the deck, an Armenian with his wife, a sick child, and a feeble old woman, probably his mother-in-law. It was not difficult to get into conversation with men with whom we found ourselves so closely crowded together. Hadji Baba had been among the Rusknew considerable Russian, and he was sians in the late war in Georgia, and not a little delighted to find that there was at least one on board of the vessel with whom he could converse in that language; and he had every now and then to say something to me in Russian. He is the first Mussulman I ever saw, who spoke well of the Russians. Among the absorbing topics which our Turks discussed this day, was a ring in possession of one of the Hadji's, which he said was of such magic power, that if a house or wall ready to tumble down was just |