made the hopeful subjects of Divine grace. In Eastern, a town adjoining, a shower of grace has been felt, and rising of 100 were under deep impressions; but the number of conversions are not known. In this last place, more than 20 families have erected the family altar, who had heretofore shut the Lord Jesus from their houses and their hearts. In the towns of Norwich, Homer, and Locke, the work is great. I might enumerate more than 30 towns in this part of the vineyard, that have had refreshing seasons of late; but I have already exceeded the bounds of my intended narrative. We may truly say, marvellous are thy works Lord God, and let all men fear and love thy name.

Hartwick, Otsego County, state of N.

York, December 25, 1816.

Dear Sir,

HENRY CHAPMAN.

[The letter to the Editor of this paper, which enclosed the above account, gives the following additional information] Hartwick, 30th Jan. 1817. Agreeably to your request, I enclose the within for your disposal. The blessed work of revival still continues with us; God has been pleased to come by his Holy Spirit into the Factory Village, so called, on the East Line of this town, and breathe spiritual life into many dead sinners, within a few days. Several Universalists have been driven from their false refuges, and led to rest upon the tenderness of the Christian hope! It is truly a day of God's merciful visitation. Christians begin to see eye to eye, and are heard to inquire, What shall I do to advance this most important of all interests, and to be instrumental in the salvation of perishing sinners? God is recognised as the rightful Sovereign of the universe, and man as a steward, holding every thing subservient to the interest and honour of his King, and his Saviour! Our little village seems none other than the house of God, and the very gate of heaven; every morning brings intelligence of new captives to the Prince of Peace. And may this Lamb of God continue his glorious conquest, until the vast family of man, who may live on the earth, shall be found sitting clothed, and in their right mind.

I am, dear sir, yours truly, L. B.

By a letter lately received from Smyrna, Chenango county, N. Y., it appears that a remarkable display of the power of Divine grace has recently been exhibited in the town of Norwich in the same county,-a place formerly noted for irreligion.

The work of the Lord was first manifest at the commencement of the present year, and in about three weeks from that time more than a hundred were added to the Baptist and Congregational Churches. For want of a church, the court-house was used for a place of public worship. The writer adds, "The infidel stands

aghast and amazed. The Spirit of the Lord has taken hold of some of that class, and swept away their refuges of lies, as the rays of the sun dissolve the hoary frosts of autumn. All classes are subjects of this awakening :-the old and young-the rich and poor-the learned and ignorant-the lawyer, the farmer, and the mechanic-all are alike made to bow to the sceptre of King Emmanuel. O my friends, I want language to express my feelings on what is doing in the hearts of many of our fellow worms."

A remarkable revival has also lately taken place in the town of Newark, New-Jersey, principally confined to the congregation under the pastoral care of the Rev. Dr. Richards. Our correspondent states, "that not less than two hundred souls in that congregation are awakened and anxiously inquiring what they shall do to be saved. It is not only a great but a deep work, and unquestionably an extraordinary operation of the Holy Spirit. Between 20 and 30 youth, none perhaps older than 13 or 14 years of age, meet frequently for social and special prayer, the relation of whose experience is most rational; and their warm and fervent language in prayer evince the power of Divine influence on their infant and tender hearts."

We are encouraged to expect before long an authentic and particular account of that revival for publication.

The Newark Religious Tract Society, (N.J.) was formed the 20th of last month.

Its object is to distribute gratuitously religious Tracts, and other publications which relate to the all important concerns of the soul." The payment of not less than 25 cents, and a monthly subscription of 4 cents, constitute a member; and 15 dollars at one time, a member for life. The concerns of the society to be conducted by a President, Secretary, Treasurer, and 12 other managers. The Board of managers to meet monthly, and every three months to appoint a Committee of Selection, composed of 3 members, whose duty it shall be to examine and select Tracts, and other publications, and recommend them to the Board. Every member of the Society, and any institution whose object is the diffusion of religious knowledge to have the privilege of purchasing tracts of the Society at first cost.

Officers.-Jos. C. Hornblower, President; Moses Lyon, Secretary; Moses Emith, Treasurer.

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The good inhabitants of Essex County, (N.J.) are engaged in forming a Bible Society for that county. A meeting is to take place at Newark, on the 12th instant, for the purpose of adopting the constitution, and appointing the officers of the Society.

At Surry Chapel, (near London,) on Monday evening, Sept. 30, 1816, nine Missionaries were set apart to their important work. viz. Messrs. John Taylor, James Kitchingman, Evan Evans, John Brownlee, and Robert Moffet. These five brethren are designed to strengthen the various stations in Africa, which are continually increasing in number. Mr. Taylor and Mr. Evans had been previously ordained, the former at Chichester, the latter at Bala...

The following are intended for the South Sea Islands, to strengthen the hands of our worthy brethren there, who are almost overwhelmed with the labours of their station, viz. Messrs. David Darling, George Platt, Robert Bourne, and John Williams.

All the brethren are acquainted with agricultural or mechanical arts, and will be able to promote the civilization of the natives in Africa, and Otaheite, while they diffuse among them the invalua ble knowledge of the Gospel..

Mr. Rayson, of Wakefield, commenced the service by prayer; Mr. Leifchild, of Kensington, delivered an appropriate discourse, of an introductory nature, and proposed to each of the Missiona ries suitable questions, which were answered in a very satisfactory manner. The numerous audience appeared to be deeply affected, when nine young men publicly declared what God had done for their souls, their belief of the great doctrines of the Scripture, and their devotedness to the cause of Christ among the heathen. A Bible was then put into the hand of each, by Mr. Burder and Mr. James, in the name of the Society; Dr. Waugh offered up to God the united petitions of the great congregation in bebalf of the Missionaries and their wives, who were present; after which, Dr. Winter and Mr. Campbell addressed the Missionąries in an affectionate and impressive manner.

The brethren destined to Africa, have just embarked at Gravesend in the ALACRITY, for the Cape of Good Hope.

The Missionaries for Otaheite were expected to embark at the close of October in the Harriet. Fran. Mag

VOL. II.-No. 21.

MISSION TO THE CAFFRES.

(Concluded from page 313.)

5th. We arrived at the kraal where Geika was, We asked him if he had received any information of our arrival. He said not officially; and at which he was surprized. I told him that Jankanna (Dr. Vanderkemp) had always prayed, and used his endeavours to introduce the Gospel to his country;-that, after his death, I also had used my endeavours, and now had obtained permission;-that I had first been to Congo's, then to Makanna's; but that we should have come directly to him, had we n not heard that he was expected at the last mentioned place; for that reason we had gone to Tzatzoo; but on our return, hearing he could not come so soon as intended, we had hastened to visit him ;—that Slambi had been with us. He desired very earnestly to know what the other chiefs had said. We told him that they had expressed their joy at our arrival; but had said nothing positively as to a place for the residence of the Missionary; that we had looked at two places; but that we did not know where he would wish the Missionary to reside. He desired to know what each chief, in particular, had said; which we told him. He then wished to know what was our intention, whether to reside at his place, or with the other chiefs. We answered, that we could not decide till we should know his mind. He said that the chiefs had given him no information upon the subject; that he was a child; he did not know how to act. If the Missionaries lived near him, he would make them his counsellors in every thing; but that we must say where Brother Williams wished to remain. It was then left to Brother Williams and Jan Tzat zoo to determine, who begged that they might be allowed time till to-morrow.

We then begged that the Caffres might be informed that to-morrow there would be preaching; and messengers were sent off in all directions. When he was going away, he said that his joy at our arrival was so great, that he could cry out aloud. Had conversation with three Caffres, who had come two days journey after us. One of them seemed sickly, but said his sickness was in his heart; that this had began a year ago, when, at a certain time his sins were revealed to him; that he did not know what it was, and tried to drive away the convictions; went to a feast, and when standing up to dance, a fire was presented before him; that he fell, and had been almost dead; that a glorious person had been presented to him, so glittering, that his eyes were dim at beholding him; that it was told him that this person could help him. He said that the Caffres could not, understand him, but supposed him to be bewitched; that he felt now that we were the people he had been looking for.

4th. It rained hard; and we feared that we should not have many people present. Geika came to breakfast with us. He said

that he thought much of Jankanna; that he loved him much; that he could always be free with him; and that, even if he sat close to him with his bedaubed skins, he had never said, "Get away with your nasty kaross." He said he wished to know what Mr. Williams intended to do. We still desired to know what was his own wish. He would give no direct answer; but again asked what was our intention. Having previously weighed the matter, we told him that Mr. Williams had no objection to come and reside with him, if it was his wish, and if a proper place could be found. He then answered, that the whole country was before us where to choose. We mentioned Cat River as a place that had been proposed; and that we should examine it on our return. We asked whether other Caffres would be permitted to come to Brother Williams. He said, that the word of God must be free for every one. We asked if he had any objection to a Missionary being sent to the other chiefs. He said, None; for they needed the word just as much as he did.

He said he was delighted that the house of God was coming to him, and that he should send word to Hinza; and if he came, he would accompany him to the station, and say, "There is the house I informed you of."

We had much conversation with him; and he was astonished to learn that he might pray to God in his own language; and was surprized that no person had ever told him so; for he had always heard Jakanna pray, but it was in Dutch; and he supposed it would be necessary to acquire the Dutch language before any one could pray.

The congregation being assembled, we went out. Geika and his chief men placed themselves together, according to rank, at our left. The women were afraid, according to their custom, to come into the presence of the chiefs; but asked leave to go into our tent, where they shut themselves in, viz. the wives of the chiefs; but the other women sat behind the men. Jan preached with great boldness; and perhaps never was a more attentive congregation; and when he had finished, every one retired to the bushes to pray, even Geika, who was absent for a considerable time. After their return they seemed astonished; and the whole afternoon were divided into little companies with our people, who, with tears, acquainted them with the way of salvation. Geika remained with us till evening service was over. In conversation, he compared his sins to the stars, to which he pointed, and said, As impossible as it is to tell the stars, so impossible is it to tell my He said that he was ashamed of himself before us, and especially before Jan Tzatzoo, whom, he said, he might consider as his own child, but now looked on him as his father; that he had neglected the word that Jankanna had made known to him; but now God had visited him again, and had not suffered him to die in ignorance; that we must not be tired of him ;-that he had ai.

sins.