where I should cry in vain for a drop of water to cool my tongue -O Lord, hear the cry of that blood, and let it not be as water spilt upon the ground. For the sake of that prevalent blood, pity and pardon, and accept a poor unworthy creature that desires to obey thy call, and prepare me to seek thee. O, my dear christian friend, I long to see you. Though we are separated from one another-but let our spirit be united in the throne of grace. I hope the God of heaven will ever bless your undertaking, and give you grace to triumph over the death and grave. Do write to me again. O don't forget me to him who hath the power in heaven and earth, and be faithful to your own soul.

"Your affectionate,

WILLIAM TENNOOE."**

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25th.

MISSION TO THE CAFFRES.

(Continued from page 300.)

Conversed with old Tzatzoo about Brother Williams and Jan, where they should settle. "Why," says he, "Here is one of the best rivers in Caffre-land; you are my friends; and thus, from the connexion between us, I cannot permit your settling any where else. I have the first claim, and especially on my son." I asked him if he would introduce other customs. He said he had not sent his son for an education, and then to return and conform to them: but to teach him, his children, and people, how they were to act. He might build, cultivate, dress, &c. &c. as he pleased. Jan preached again; some were affected; and one man afterwards said that he was not an entire stranger to what was said; for some months he had felt that nothing on earth could satisfy him; that he was a great sinner, and he was rejoiced to hear the word of God.

We rode to the river, which we found running nearly from east to west; but we heard that it soon after turns southward, towards the sea. The water is about four times as strong as that of the. Kruman, running from the mountains of the Bushmen behind Caffraria. It is only to lead it out; and there are large plains that might be cultivated. The soil is richer here than in any other. part of Caffraria which we had seen; the corn more abundant, and of a finer quality; the grass likewise better, and the mountains a little to the north covered with wood of various kinds to the very tops. From hence it is only a day and a half's journey to the Tambookies. Hinza, a young chief, considered as lawful sovereign of Caffraria, resides between this place and the Tambookies, to the north-east; but is expected to come and reside directly on the east side of Somerset River.

I obtained the following information from an intelligent mati, who had lived long with Hinza's people, and speaks very good Dutch. He said that he, and other Caffres, hearing of a large river called Broad River, on the opposite side of which was a town, and that the natives on this side had sometimes an opportunity of bartering different articles with the people living there, had set out on a journey, and passed the following tribes, all belonging to the Tambookies :-Tzatzoo, Voesani, Komboesh, Thokaas, and Oomsevooboo. The last reside at the mouth of the river or bay; that coming here they could see a town at a great distance, on the opposite side, with a large wall around it; that opposite this tow was an island, by which the ships anchor; and the people going on board, go first from the continent to the island; that they (namely, the party of Caffres) on coming to the Oomsevooboos, turned to the left, and found a large district, of what he called Bogaries, who have their ground well cultivated, and an abundance of poultry, fruit-trees, &c. ; that they then came to a nation of cannibals; and one of the party being caught and slaughtered, they fled back again. They gained, however, information that this nation of cannibals, called the Scanda, intermarry with a tribe of the Bootshuanas, perhaps the red Caffres, as they are reported to be very savage. His statement of the distance, however, made the narrative doubtful; for he said that it was not more than ten days journey from where we were. It is pretty well ascertained, however, from other people, that there is a nation of cannibals in that direction.

We met likewise with a Hottentot, who had formerly been at Bethelsdorp, who was come from large kraals of Hottentots living in their ancient way among the Bushmen, behind the mountains north-east of Caffraria. They marry with the Bushmen, who are said to be tame; and he affirmed that a Missionary would be received most gladly. Their chief is a brother to one of the members of our church, and who is going as an assistant with Brother Williams. Their country they say is well wooded and watered, and abounding with game.

We prepared to leave Tzatzoo on the morrow; but the Caffres were displeased; as they said they were just becoming hungry and thirsty for the word, and now we were going to leave them; but the old chief agreed to accompany us to Makanna's, to give in 'his sentiments about Mr. Williams' residing with him.

26th. Spanned in early; the Caffres being assembled, we sung. Jan gave an exhortation, and committed the kraal to God in prayer. One of his brothers wept much. We spanned out at noon near a wood, and were soon surrounded by many Caffres, whom our people exhorted to prayer, &c. In the afternoon we fell in with a large party of Caffres hunting, perhaps 50, with nearly twice the number of dogs; and the scarcity of game may be judged of by the success of this day; they had caught only a young blue buck

and an ape. We spanned out on the northern side of the Keiskamma River, where was plenty of grass for the oxen, and an agreeable place to spend the evening.

27th. We arrived early at Makanna's kraal, and were disappointed in not finding Geika; there was, however, a message from him, saying, that he could not come immediately, as he had received a message from Colonel Cuyler to collect together the stolen cattle, and send them back, &c. We, therefore, resolved to proceed to Geika as quickly as possible. We found there was a misunderstanding. Makanna had engaged to send a message to Geika, which he seemed not to have done; and we evidently saw that Makanna and Slambi wished to act independently of Geika, first, perhaps, from a principle of superiority; and, secondly, fearing Geika might oppose the coming of Missionaries. On the other hand, we were given to understand that we had the sanction of the greatest part of the nation, and that it would be difficult for him to hinder it. We had a meeting with Makanna and Tzatzoo about the place of Mr. Williams's residence. Tzatzoo pleaded for his coming to him, and pointed out where he could have his station. Makanna said that he thought Hinza would settle at Somerset River; and the question was, whether there would then be room for the Missionary. It was signified that a large extent was not needed; and Tzatzoo said he was sure that Hinza would be satisfied. Makanna seemed not very well pleased at Mr. Williams's not resolving to stay with him; but likewise said that he had no suitable place; said he should ask Government permission to settle on the west side of the Fish River within the colony.

28th. Being Lord's Day, had a prayer-meeting early. I preach. ed, at 11 o'clock, from Hebrews vii. 25. There were several Hottentots in tears. When I had done, Jan preached and prayed in the Caffre language. After service, an old woman had some difficulty in getting away to the bushes, weeping very much; and after she returned she rolled on the ground, crying out that she was no human being, but a monster of iniquity. We found she had been considered a witch; that she had a sister who had lately been baptized at Bethelsdorp. I spoke to several who were in tears; amongst others to a young Hottentot, who the evening before was going to fetch water. He said, that on the way a voice came to him, saying,' How is it you walk so unconcerned?' He resisted the speaker, and went on. The voice said, 'Do you know you are a sinner?' He still resisted; when the voice said again, Will you pray? ?' when he cried out, " O God, help me!" He returned, and was in tears ever since. He said his sins were very great. Brother Williams preached in the evening, from 1 Tim. i. 15.

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29th. We rode away early to inspect a river, which had been pointed out as a fit place for a mission. We rode by several kraals, all the people of which were very inquisitive to know the object of our journey; and were pleased when it was told them. After two

hours ride we came to the place; but found a very scanty supply of water, wood, and grass. This prospect was very bad; and yet a residence somewhere hereabout appeared to us at that time very desirable, because there was a great number of Hottentots, Gonas, and Caffres, understanding the Dutch language, residing with Makanna, and who would all join a Missionary immediately. These 'people had come from every direction to hear the word of God from this man; but the badness of the place afforded a gloomy prospect. On our return we made a report to the chief, who said he should be very happy to have Mr. Williams near him; but that was the best place he had in his district.

30th. Makanna breakfasted with us. When all was ready for departing, we sang, prayed, and then took leave, and departed. We were accompanied a great way by Caffres, Gouas, and Hottentots, some of whom wept very much. We spanned out that evening in a gloomy dale between hills, and were disturbed in the night by a wolf, which drove away our oxen, and ate of the slaughtered ox which we had received from the old chief, Tzatzoo: he did not, however, eat much; but we, having no other ineat, were obliged to take his leavin_s.

May 1st. We were delayed this morning on account of the oxen being away, and after they were brought to the waggon, while we were waiting for the rest of the killed ox, the oxen slipt away again; and we did not find them till 11 o'clock, when we went on till evening; we then saw two kraals, the only ones we had seen since we left Makanna. Indeed the country here is very barren, badly watered and wooded. We considered ourselves.in the neighbourhood of the kraals of the Madankean Caffres,-famous thieves; and, therefore, kept our horses and oxen fast the whole night, and the people were on the look-out. Had rain; but having plenty of fire-wood, the people dried themselves by the fire as fast as they got wet. A Hottentot never minds rain, if he can only get a fire.

2d. Our Caffre guide, from Makanna, dispatched a man to know where Geika was; who returned saying, that he was at the kraal of Butma, collecting the stolen cattle to send to the colony. We passed a kraal where was a Hottentot, formerly belonging to Bethelsdorp, and whose first wife is one of its most ornamental members there now. He said the Caffres were ripe for the word. As we wished to know more minutely where Geika was, passing a fine lake, we spanned out, about nine o'clock, in sight of a number of kraals under the command of the Macrater Antoni, a Caffre, who formerly had visited Bethelsdorp much; and after being affected by the word, joined us from these kraals, and began to speak very feelingly to the Caffres, and interpreted every thing he heard us say. Brother Williams recommended getting the Caffres together; which the chief eagerly did, by sending persons off in every direction; and in about two hours we had a congregation of about

-260 Caffres, men, women, and children; and brother Jan preached to them with much freedom. One of the women said, that the night before, when she went to bed, a voice (as she called it) said to her, "Have you so much time that you can sleep?-stand up and pray" that she had risen, and could not get rest the whole night; and she supposed it to be the voice of God; and that it was to forewarn her of what was at hand, namely, the word of God. We trust this meeting was not without a blessing; and we looked back to think of the reason of our oxen being twice away yesterday morning; for if we had had the oxen, probably we should have passed this place the same evening.

Hearing that Geika was still at Botma's, we went forward, our waggons surrounded by Caffres. At first they had their assagais; but finding who we were, sent away their weapons, as they said we were men of peace.

Approaching the kraal of Botma, we were informed that Geika was gone home; and we then turned our waggons, and proceeded towards his place. Towards evening we came to the Chami River, the banks of which are very high, and it required some labour with pick-axes and shovels, to get the waggons safely through; and just as we were beginning, another messenger came to inform us that Geika was still at the kraal of Botma, and that it was his son who was gone home. We were displeased at this day's proceedings, but could not blame ourselves; and thought that, perhaps, God had some end to answer by bringing us here. A number of Caffres joined us in the evening and morning worship, and heard with great earnestness the word of life; and about 10 o'clock at night Hendrik Noeka, Geika's interpreter, arrived, who had, in Geika's name, applied for Missionaries; and we had much interesting conversation with him till past midnight; and we could not help thinking that it was a wonderful providence that we had seen this man before we saw Geika. He has considerable influence, and is perfectly acquainted with the sentiments of Geika, and of the Caffres in general, and could put words into our mouths. He is considered chief over many Caffres, and intends to join Mr. Williams immediately. We had dispatched two men, at sunset, to go to inquire where Geika was; and about noon to-day they returned, saying, that they had met him, and that he had pointed out a kraal where he would meet us on the morrow.. (To be continued.)

JUVENILE PIETY.

"A flower when offered in the bud

Is no vain sacrifice."

DIED, at Weymouth, July 7, in his seventh year, Benjamin, the son of the Rev. B. Cracknell, D. D. "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings, thou hast perfected praise." This scripture