not to look to the Missionary Society | tions in the Chinese empire is Saiheong, for any extension of expenditure; that on the China Sea, not far from Hongif the gospel is to be spread in the destitute parts of the jungle, it must be by their own efforts. They acknowledge their duty in this respect, and, from present appearances, seem willing to do all they can to meet the emergency." The harmony of views between the deputation and the missionaries is thus spoken of by Mr. Underhill, in the Baptist Missionary Herald. "I have great reason for gratitude to God that my mission here has been so kindly received, and its object so fully appreciated. I have not the slightest ground for an exception to this remark. The missionaries, the native pastors, the members of their churches, the congregation in the Pettah, and the missionaries of other bodies, have all most heartily concurred in the views I have expressed and the suggestions I have made. Difficulties are of course to be anticipated in working them out; but there is no difference of opinion as to the principles of action to be employed as guides for the future. This unanimity of sentiment augurs well, and, with God's blessing, gives hopefulness to the endeavor to awaken the dormant energies of the people." RHENISH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. We find in the Missionary Herald the following account of the labors of the Rhenish Missionary Society. kong. Most of the places visited by the missionaries either lie upon the same sea, or look out upon the bay which receives Canton River. Though the field which this mission occupies is territorially small, the population is large, many hundreds of thousands being easily accessible.The success of these brethren has been gratifying. The statistics of China Missions show that the number of church members whom they had gathered, amounted to eighty-five a few months ago. They have some native helpers, moreover, who render valuable aid in the execution of their plans. The Borneo mission endeavors to benefit two classes, the Malays and the Dyaks. Its efforts in behalf of the former are confined to Banjermassing, the fortified capital of the Dutch Residency. One ordained laborer and a printer are stationed at this point; still it is not proposed to add to their number at present, the soil being unfruitful. Ascending the large rivers which come down to the south coast of Borneo, the necessity of a larger force becomes immediately apparent. There should be two missionaries at each station; but it has been found almost impossible to adhere to this rule. The brethren in Pulopetak are located at Palingkau and Bethabara, with special reference to rendering each other such assistance as in their loneliness may be needed. The congregations under their care consist of free Dyaks and slaves, the latter being persons who have pledged their freedom for the discharge of their debts. Through the liberality of the friends of missions in Germany, several hundreds of these bondmen have been redeemed, and brought under Christian instruction. A number of the Barmen MissionsBlatt, lately received, contains an interesting sketch of the labors and plans of the Rhenish Missionary Society. Its efforts are directed to three different fields, China, Borneo, and South Africa; its laborers, however, are by no means equally distributed. The China mission consisted of but two ordained brethren, when this survey was prepared; though a reinforcement of one missionary was soon to proceed to their relief. The which has been occupied some time; and "middle point" of the society's opera- | in the same neighborhood a new station From Pulopetak the Dyak branch of the Borneo mission has of late extended its labors to the west, and also to the northeast. Taking the former direction, we come at length to Pulotelo, has been commenced quite recently, at | spread of the gospel, is by no means cerwhich a single missionary resides. Be- tain. yond this point, however, almost nothing has been attempted. One brother has advanced alone to a considerable distance, "his life in his hands;" but it is not yet known whether he will be able to retain his position among the peculiarly wild and savage people who inhabit those regions. The society determined, at its last general meeting, to send another missionary to this district. Turning to Sihong, in the northeast, we come to an entirely different country. We now breathe a higher and purer atmosphere; and we are among a people who speak another language, and who constitute a sort of confederated republic. One missionary has labored there alone, but not in vain. He needs the support and fellowship of one associate at least. Still farther to the north there is a people widely different from those which we have now surveyed; and thither the thoughts of the Rhenish Missionary Society are earnestly directed. Save one Englishman, "a bold adventurer," no European has visited this country. But if the accounts which the missionaries have received are trustworthy, here is "a rich, fruitful and well cultivated land, inhabited by a stationary, prosperous, genuine negro people." It is called the land of the Ovambo. The English traveller, just referred to, saw no poverty there. All seemed to be in comfortable circumstances; and the few very old persons whom he met with, were treated with peculiar consideration. "If Africa shall ever be civilized," he says, "I doubt not that the Ovambo country will beThe most important field of the Rhe- come a very important point in the civnish Missionary Society, however, is S. ilization of the southern portion thereof. Africa. And this again is divided into It is extremely healthy; and its position two parts, the country under the sway is in the highest degree favorable for the of Great Britain, and the regions inhab-extension of its influence." It is preited by the wild and free tribes north of sumed that a society which has pressed Orange River. Within the limits of Cape Colony, the society has eleven stations, with four outstations. Only one of these, Tulbagh, needs a reinforcement; and all seem to be more or less successful. northward from the Cape of Good Hope with so much enterprise, will soon enter this field. It certainly has the best claim to it; and the friends of missions, in Europe and America, will rejoice to hear that it has taken possession in the name of the Lord. DONATIONS. RECEIVED IN JANUARY, 1856. Maine. The northern branch of the mission is passing through an interesting and eventful crisis. The gospel has been preached among the Namaquas, Bushmen, Damaras, and other tribes, for a number of years; but such are the habits of the people, that very little has been accomplished. Their life is nomadic, the country being in the main not well suited to agriculture; schools and churches, there- Kennebunkport, Village ch. 28.50; fore, cannot prosper. There are also constant feuds and forays in all this region, which exert a very disheartening influence upon missionaries. The discovery of mineral treasures in the country occupied by these tribes will doubtless produce great changes; but whether these changes will be favorable to the Kenduskeag, ch., mon. con., 5; New Hampshire. 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Chipman tr., 79.58; Charlestown, 1st. ch., James W. Roberts tr., 75; Cambridge, E. H. G. 10; West Cambridge, ch., F. O. Hutchinson tr., mon. con. 58.95; Newton Upper Falls, Sab. Sch., Eliza Jameson's infant class, for Mrs. Jewett's school, Nellore, 2; Newton Centre, through Miss L. A. Haswell, 1.25; Haverhill, 1st ch., George Appleton tr., of wh. 412.53 subscrip., 87.47 mon. con., 500; wh., with prev. donas., is to cons. Geo. Pettingill, Ira Durgin, Leverett W. Johnson, L. Edw. Whittier, J. G. S. Little, John F. Davis, and Saml. W. Duncan, L. M.; Beverly, Bap. Ladies Missionary Circle, M. E. Herrick tr., to sup. of native preachers, and to cons. Mrs. Sarah J. S. Eddy L. M., 100; 1st ch., Geo. Roundy tr., 17; Watertown, ch. and soc., S. Noyes tr., to cons. Jesse A. Locke L. M., 125; Mrs. Maria C. Brown, 10 per ct. on L. M., for def., 10; Granville, John A. Root, for def., 5; West Medway, Mrs. Mary E. 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S., agent, Oneida Asso., Cassville, ch. 53.25; Whitesboro' 20.50; Amesville 1; Utica, Bleecker st. ch. 85.60; Broad st. ch., to cons. Isaac Maynard L. M., 100; Rome, Court st. ch. 10.55; to cons. Mrs. Eliza Slafter L. M., per Rev. H. A. S. agent, Onondaga Asso., Manlius and Sullivan, ch. 22; Syracuse, 1st ch. 5; Mrs. Delia Vanvleet 2; with other donas. to cons. Rev. Anson Graham L. M., per Rev. H. A. S., agent, Otsego Asso, North Burlington 7.78; Brookfield 20; Butternuts 7.50; Edmeston, 2nd ch. 5.75; Jacksonville 13.40; New Lisbon 25; Plainfield 15; Warren 9.25; Springfield 6.05; Rev. L. Bolton 10; C. D. Gillett 2; at semi-ann. meet., 7.57; Cooperstown 11.61; to cons. Rev. Hiram Fisher L. M., per Rev. H. A. S., agent, Worcester Asso., Leesville, ch. 50; Middlefield, ch. 18; Seward and Decatur, ch. 15.21; South Valley, ch. 25; West Worcester, ch. 7; John Cook 25; L. J. Rice, tr. 4; Waterville, ch. 20; per Rev. O. Dodge, agent, Essex and Champlain Asso., Smith M. Mead 25; John Hunter, 10 per ct. on L. M., for def., 10; per Rev. O. D., agent, 151.93 270.90 29.00 140.91 164.21 35.00 Franklin Asso., Masonville, ch., per Rev. O. D., agent, 25.80 Saratoga Asso., Stillwater, 2nd ch., per Rev. O. D., agent, New York Asso., 16th street ch., in part, per Rev. O. D., agent, Hudson River South Asso., Milton Roof 20; Brooklyn. Washington Ave., in part, 46.43; Bushwick Ave., in part, 12.93; Williamsburgh, 1st ch. 100; Stauntou street ch. 100; S. Young 25; H. Crosby 1; per Rev. O. D., agent, 305.36 Dutchess Asso., Rhinebeck, ch., in part, per Rev. O, D., agent, New Jersey. Newark, A. and C., members of fifth ch., 25; Piscataway Miss. Soc., D. Runyon tr. 85, West N. J. Asso., Weart's Corner, ch., A. J. Wright 2; Hamilton square, ch. 27.47; Roadstown, ch. 49; per Rev. S. M. Osgood, agent, Pennsylvania. Damascus, Rev. J. T. Mitchell 2; Library, Peter's Creek, ch., of wh. 7.25 is fr. Sab. Sch., John Simmons tr., 12.25; West Philadelphia, J. M. Linnard 200; Centre Asso, Huntingdon, ch., per Rev. S. M. Osgood, agent, Clarion Asso., New Bethlehem, ch, per Rev. S. M. O., agent, Philadelphia Asso.. Pottsville, ch., Sab. Sch. 25; Upland, J. P. Crozer 200; Philadelphia, 2nd ch. 40; Reading, ch., of wh. 13 is fr. Sab. Sch., 23; per Rev. S. M. O., agent, Tioga Asso., Wellsboro', ch., mon. con. 10; Geo. Mc Leod, 10 per ct. on L. M., for def., 10; per Rev. S. M. O., agent, 214.25 20.00 537.03 26.00 35.20 110.00 11.50 Woodstock, N. Y., John Goodell, jr., per Maria H. Goodell, Ex'x, by Alvah Pierce, in part, 63.33 113.33 3.28 SAU QUALA: THE SECOND KAREN CONVERT. (Continued from p. 70.) First preaching tour. A morning early in the dry season within the tropics, has no parallel in other climes. The mountains and meads exhale exhilarating gas, the lotus opens its petals to breathe fragrance, the streamlets sing chorus in their crystal beds to the matins of the chattering starlings and the large black-headed golden orioles; while the hornbills beat time with their giant wings to the organ tones which proceed from their grotesque heads, as they fly in flocks from the hills to the islets; and a hundred gibbons, in the distant forests, scream with delight a shrill treble that may be heard for many miles. The mists, that canopy the river from bank to bank, rise majestic with the sun, hang half an hour, like the precursor of the storm on Table Mountain, and then melt away into transparent vapor, as the eye gazes on them, leaving the sapphire heavens without a stain. It was one of those mornings in January, the coldest of which has the thermometer up to 55 or 60 degrees; the tall talipot palms, and Siam Hill in the suburbs, were fast lessening in the distance, and the beauties of a rural semi-civilized land were rapidly unfolding to the view, as a little band of recently converted Karens and Burmans hastened over the wide checkered paddy fields south of Tavoy, laden with the message of salvation to the southern villagers, who had never heard the gospel, nor learned to recognize in the magnificent mirror of nature, on which they were ever gazing, the lineaments of nature's God. At the base of a long chain of evergreen hills on the left, clothed with laurel-leaved gamboge trees, fragrant gum-kino trees, yellow-flowered cassias, purple lagerstroemias, and white jasmines, the buffalo was seen treading out the corn in the open field, or drawing large sleds laden with sheaves for the threshing floor. On the right ran the river, marked by a thick border of the tortuous hibiscus with its large red and yellow blossoms, and beyond, in the misty distance, was a range of precipitous hills from five to fifteen hundred feet high, that stand an eternal barrier to the ocean, whose baffled waves have never ceased to fret and foam at their feet since the days of Noah. When I found myself alone in charge of the mission at Tavoy, I found myself without any knowledge of the interior of |