Friends' Meeting House, in White-Hart Court, Lombard Street; W. Allen, Esq. in the Chair: Collection, 351. 6s. Movers and Seconders. Rev. Dr. J. Pye Smith; and Rev. Ingram Cobbin-Mr. H. Dunn; and Rev. Nathaniel Edgar Sloper - Rev. Isaac Mann; and Rev. James Hargreavesand Joseph John Gurney, Esq.; and Rev. James Crabb, Resolution. -That the Principles of Peace are, like leaven, gradually making their way among Nations, and are a powerful call on every Christian to a faithful discharge of his duty by inculcating the meek and forbearing principles of his Divine Master, and thus so to make his light shine before men that they may glorify their Father who is in heaven. Summary. Receipts of the Year, 577l. 9s. 6d.; Payments, 5781. 8s. 7d.-Tracts printed in the Year, 19,271; Sold and Distributed, 20,416 Total printed from the beginning, 488,571. CONTINENTAL SOCIETY, THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY. Sermons. Tuesday, May 10, at vi P.M.; at St. Clement Danes; by Rev. H. B. Bulteel; from John vi. 37: Collection, 477. 16s.— May 16, at vii P. M.; at the Scottish Church, Swallow Street; by Rev. H. Cooke, D. D. of Belfast; from Col. iii. 3, 4: Collection, 71. 6s.- May 17, at vii P. M.; at John-Street Chapel, Doughty Street; by Rev. J. H. Evans; from Isaiah xxv. 6: Collection, 221. 9s. Meeting. Wednesday, May 18, at xii; in Exeter Hall; the Treasurer, H. Pownall, Esq. in the Chair: Collection, 731. 10s. Movers and Seconders. Rev. Dr. Cooke; and H. Drummond, Esq.-Alex. Haldane, Esq.; and Rev. A. S. Thelwall-and Rev. G.W. Phillips; Rev. Nicholas Armstrong; and Rev. Joseph Irons. Resolutions. -That the funds in the Society's possession, collected especially for the Norway Mission since the Year 1828, remain subject to the claims of the several Subscribers for twelve months; when if no claim be made or instruction given by such Subscribers how to apply the same, that the Amount be devoted to the General Objects of the Continental Society. -That the acknowledgment of the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity be indispensable to constitute a Member of this Society. Thursday, May 19, at xii; in the Lower Room, Exeter Hall; Lord Bexley in the Chair: Collection, 581. Os. 3d. Movers and Seconders. Bishop of Chester; and Lord Henley -Lord Calthorpe; and Rev. J. W. Cunningham-Rev. Christopher Benson, Master of the Temple; and Sir George Rev. W. Thompson, Minister of St. BarGrey, Bart.-Rev. Daniel Wilson; and nalas-J. W. Farrer, Esq.; and Rev. Nicholas Armstrong-and Lieut. Rhind, R.N.; and J. H. Calcraft, Esq. Western Africa. Liberia. AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY. FROM an American Publication, we extract a view of the Enlarged Designs of the Board. The Board of Managers have considered their course of duty for their present year, and adopted the following Resolutions : -That, encouraged by the kind Providence which has thus far favoured their efforts, they will immediately commence arrangements for obtaining the necessary funds, and sending to Liberia within their present year Six Vessels, from different ports in the United States, on the first days of May, July, September, November, January, and March. The first vessel shall sail from New York on the first of May; the second, from Baltimore, on the first of July; the third, from Philadelphia, on the first of September : and the others from different places, whenever such places shall, with the aid of other means at the command of the Society, secure the requisite funds; such places to be designated in due time. -That the Society's Agent in Liberia be directed to ascertain whether Settlements can be formed, by Colonists from Liberia, at Grand Bassa, Cape Palmas, or the Island of Bulama; and on what terms, and in what manner, a sufficient and suitable territory can be obtained at all or either of those places; and what are the peculiar advantages and disadvantages of those situations; and give the earliest information in his power to the Board on these subjects: and that, in the discharge of these duties, he may, if circumstances shall permit it, associate with himself either of the Physicians now in the Colony. The Board of Managers trust to the benevolence and patriotism of their countrymen, to sustain them in these efforts in behalf of the TWO GREAT OBJECTS embraced in these Resolutions. The accomplishment of the FIRST will produce most beneficial results, both at home and in Africa. The state of suspense, in which many of the persons who had prepared for emigration have been kept for several years, is exciting, in many places, very unfavourable impressions in the minds of the Coloured People and of the friends of the Society: these impressions can only be removed by gratifying the long-repeated wishes of a con siderable number within the present year; and the security and prosperity of the Colony will be greatly promoted by such an accession of well-selected Colonists to its present population. The SECOND object is one of deep interest. The information, which the Board has obtained of the state of the coast of Africa, leaves them no room to doubt the practicability of forming other Settlements on easy and advantageous terms, at the points designated in the Resolution, and perhaps also in other important situations. Of the great advantages of such an operation, when time and circumstances would justify it, the Board have been always equally convinced. They have reason to believe that a small Settlement from Liberia might now be commenced at one of these places, which, insead of weakening, would add greatly to its strength and security; and, in time, there may be formed a line of such establishments upon the coast, as may confer mutual benefits upon one another -present more numerous outlets and greater facilities of emigration to an unfortunate class of our population-invite to a commerce enriching our country -save that portion of Africa from the horrors of the Slave Trade-and dispel by their light the darkness around them. The Board appeal, therefore, with confidence to the American People; and trust to the Almighty Mover of all hearts, that the Appeal shall be answered as becomes a great, and free, and Christian Nation. South Africa. WESLEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. MR. Kay, when on a journey in the interior, met with the following Instances of Native Superstitions. Just as day began to dawn, my curiosity was awoke by the sound of a very doleful ditty, which seemed to proceed from one of the neighbouring huts. I inquired as to the probable cause thereof; but, although evidently acquainted with it, my companions appeared unwilling to describe it. Many minutes, however, had not elapsed, before an Aged Female came, and looked in at the door-way of our hut her head-dress was in an unusually dishevelled state, and her mien that of grief. In asking what was meant by the strange song which we heard, she unhesitatingly informed me, that it was occasioned by the sickness of one of the women. I immediately arose; and, taking the Interpreter with me, repaired to them! I am a sick woman still. Close your ceremony." This was no sooner said, than the shield was carried away, and the assembly immediately broke up. While she continued to speak, all sat in profound silence: the conclusion, however, of each sentence, was answered by a general response, and the master of the ceremony at the same time significantly struck the shield with his staff. Such are the means, on which these deluded souls rely for help in the hour of affliction, and for comfort in the day of trouble! Alas! after all, they are constrained to cry, "I am sick still!" Oh that this afflicting cry might be heard throughout all Christian Lands. Having proceeded some distance on elevated ground, Mr.Kay says:→→→ When descending, on a foot-path leading down into the valley in which the waggons stood, the Intrepreter suddenly exclaimed, Issiviváni! Issiviváni!" I stopped to inquire what he meant. He directed our attention to a prodigious heap of small stones, amounting appa rently to several tons; and said, That and that such also are, at the present moment, the only prayers of thousands of his benighted countrymen; whose addresses are directed to the Stone Heap only, knowing nothing of God, who alone heareth and answereth prayer! Mr. Kay adds a third instance of the darkness of the Native Mind : witness another instance of gross superWhen going to rest, I was called to stition. The mournful sound of several female voices and the clatter of shields indicated the performance of some ceremony, at no great distance. I awoke my Interpreter, and prevailed on him to accompany me. The moon shone beautifully, but the wind was excedingly high. We followed the sound to the hovel in which the people were assembled. In the back part of the hut stood a man, in. whose left-hand was a bundle of spears, around his loins a panther's skin, and on his head a hairy cap of many colours: small thongs, which hung down his back to the cap were attached a number of in the form of a tail. In this dress he danced and threw himself into the most disgusting attitudes-occasionally writh ing, as if in the greatest agony; and keeping up a hissing noise, like that of a snake. As soon as a pause was made, I availed myself of the opportunity to inquire into the cause of their nocturnal meeting; when they informed me that its object was to drive away sickness ! When I began to speak, the fellow took off some of his trappings, and sat down to listen. After having drawn them into conversation, I ventured to propose several questions relative to the vanity and inefficacy of their proceedings; to all which they replied, in perfect good humour. I directed them to the Physieian of Souls for help; and entreated them to pray unto the Most High, who alone is able to heal the afflicted. Whatever effect it might have had upon their minds, it induced them immediately to conclude their ceremony, of which I heard no more during the night. Mediterranean. BRITISH & FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. AN Officer in the Royal Navy communicates some encouraging instances of the Eager Reception of Italian Bibles at 66 Mr. R., the locum tenens of the Consul, dined on board: during dinner, he made some observations, and quoted several parts of Scripture in support of them: after dinner, I took him aside; and said, that, as he seemed to be acquainted with many parts of the Bible, I presumed he had one: he replied, he had not, but was very anxious to obtain that book: I gave him a Bible; for which he expressed himself very thankful. The same evening, the Bishop of the Diocese came off, accompanied by his Chaplain, Secretary, &c., to pay a visit to the Captain: Mr. R. said to me, Have you any more Bibles to spare? Can you give one to the Bishop?" Glad of an opportunity of putting into the hands of a Roman-Catholic Bishop the pure Word of God, I immediately presented him with a Bible: after he had examined it awhile and read some portions of it, he thanked me most heartily, and seemed delighted with pos sessing it: it passed to his Chaplain, and the rest of his suite, to the number of four; who each begged most earnestly for a copy, nor could I refuse their request. The next day I went into the country, for five days: during this time, many persons from the shore visited the ship; and some of them, having heard that the Bishop had obtained a Bible from me, were very desirous to get some for themselves: one Gentleman, in particular, asked the Officer who was conducting him and his family round the ship, whether he thought I should be offended if he offered to pay me for some: the Officer replied, he could not tell, for I was then absent. Other persons made inquiries for the Scriptures when I was away, but I could not ascertain, on my return, who they were. The Chief Judge told Mr. R., that he knew I had given a Bible to the Bishop; and wished him to ask me to make him a like present: I took one with me on shore; and Mr. R. accompanied me to the Judge's house: when I presented the book to him, both he and his wife shewed the greatest joy,: when I said I feared the type was too small, he replied, that as he had the Saered Volume, he would find a way to read it; and thanked me over and over again: in vain did I make several attempts to leave the house; and, before I quitted it, the Judge prayed that every blessing from above, might attend me: he accompanied me to the door; and would embrace me, according to the manner of the country, before I crossed the threshold. Black Sea. GERMAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Persecutions among the Armenians. ON the subject of persecution, which was noticed at p. 23 of the Survey, Mr. Dittrich writes, from Shusha, in August On the 10th of July, we were rejoiced by the visit of our dear Armenian Brother, Hakub; who has already, for a considerable time, with great zeal and activity, done whatever was in his power to promote Christianity among the Mahomedans, by conversation and by circulating books among them. He could not remain long with us; but hastened, after a very few days, to his poor people at Basar; where, by Christian intercourse, by recommending our books, and by his exhortations, he was anxiously engaged in making known the way of eternal life. This course he continues daily, from morning till night, among Tartars, Mahomedans, and Armenians. The Lord has given to him a learned tongue to speak as necessity requires; and our books are now circulated about in the houses more than ever before. In the mean time, enemies are rising against him and against us; and they frequently try to entangle him with ambiguous questions. A great excitement prevailed, and many threatened him with persecution and punishment; but he trusts in God, and is without fear. The Committee give the following further particulars: Mr. Dittrich mentions a discouraging circumstance, that some Armenian Priests had excited and carried into effect a persecution against Moses and Parsegh, two dear Brethren, who are engaged with the Missionaries, but belong to the Armenian Church. They were brought, there fore, to Tiflis, in order that their cause might be heard by the Governor. They were both full of confidence in the mercy of God. Moses said "I am quite unworthy to suffer for the Name of Christ, and to be despised for His sake." This event will certainly, painful as it is on the one hand, not be without good effect on the other. Many Armenians took the truth and the good cause into much more serious consideration than before; and congratulated the two Deacons on their journey, for being called to bear testimony to the Name of Christ before friends and enemies. being employed as Teachers in the Mission, contained, by the latest return which is come to hand, 36 Students, and a class of about 10 Preparandi. The state of the Seminary afforded much encouragement to the Missionaries. Feb. 19, 1830-At ten o'clock we had a Public Examination of the Seminary, at which the Archdeacon presided. Two Ladies from the Fort favoured us with their presence. The Seminarists were examined in English, Tamul, Latin, Hebrew, Geography, History, Theology, Mr. Groves, of Bagdad, thus speaks Arithmetic, and Logic; which was now of some Inquirers among the Mahomedans. Mr. Zaremba, in a journey as far as Baku, found much which delighted him in a famous Mollah, named Dashlue, who is a most zealous and animated preacher. Mr. Pfander tells me that he once heard him preach; and such was the power of his energetic address to the people, that they all wept like children. Him Zaremba found searching after the Truth: he had written to Alexander Kasim Beg, to ascertain what principally struck him in Christianity so as to lead him to embrace it as true. Another Effendi, who had written against Zaremba and Pfander, received Zaremba very kindly, and accepted a New Testament from him. The Mollah, likewise, who formerly taught Turkish at Shusha, and suffered much from his attachment to the Brethren, is still searching with much interest, and continually visits Mr. Hohenacker. Endia within the Ganges. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. TINNEVELLY. FROM the copious communications of the Missionaries in this highlyinteresting sphere of labour, we collect, under appropriate heads, the chief facts stated by them. Where the names of places are not mentioned, Mr. Winckler must be considered as speaking of Dohnavore; and the other Labourers, of Palamcottah. Promising State of the Seminary. The Seminary at this Station for the preparation of the more advanced Youths, with a view to their The and then relieved by recitations of Dialogues, &c. in English and Tamul. Archdeacon conducted a great part of the Examination himself, and concluded with a fervent prayer, in English, for the Lads. It was an interesting forenoon. Feb. 26 This day we had the usual Half-Yearly Examination of the Seminarists. Most of them exhibit an exemplary character. We only wish to see in them more spiritual-mindedness; but, perhaps, we cannot expect it in their circumstances. Many of them got rewards of Books. Only two are rather bad Boys among them. The eldest Seminarist was made Usher of the Seminary, with a salary of five Rupees per month, and as such presented to the rest. An Exhortation and Prayer closed the solemnity. [Rev. C. T. E Rhenius, ment. Oct. 5-The Seminary which I have under my charge is, I am glad to say, progressive in its improvement. The Boys seem to estimate the value of the instructions afforded to them, and are pretty decorous in their general deportSeldom does any flagrant case of misbehaviour happen among them. Falsehood, the most common practice of high and low among the Natives, is by most of them detested, from the principle, that it is hateful in the sight of God. A spirit of love and union is also visible among them. It has been my practice always to combine Religion with Science, to inculcate in their minds that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and that all knowledge can only be profitable so far as it serves to make its possessor to know, love, and obey Him who is the God of Wisdom. Of late, I proposed that some of the elder Boys should premeditate on a portion of Scripture, and at night, half-an-hour before bed-time, familiarly comment on it in my study, before |