On Sunday, the 16th, we assembled on the bank of Virdigus river. I preached on the subject of baptism, and bro. Davis interpreted. After this we descended to the river, singing neither of my communications time to give due notice of their had reached him. He was in a desire to join us. Two Creeks land of strangers, and pennyless, were received, on relation of a without knowing when I would work of grace on their hearts, as arrive to afford him relief. Nev- candidates for baptism-one of ertheless, he went to work with them, a man of about twenty-five Mr. Davis. They preached a- years of age, the other a youth mong the Creeks, and visited from of sixteen, both lovely in appearhouse to house; and before I ance. Bro. Davis interpreted for reached them, they had fixed up- them. Ten others, some of them on a day for the constitution of a red, but mostly black people, came Baptist church. In this constitu- forward and conversed with the tion, I had the happiness of assist church, and desired baptism, ing, on the 9th inst. The church whom we thought it not proper to consisted of Rev. Mr. Lewis and admit. There were, perhaps, ten wife, missionaries, John Davis, or fifteen others who would have Creek Indian, and missionary, offered themselves, had not the and three black men, (Quash, evening been too short for us to Bob, and Ned,) slaves to the attend to them. Creeks, who had been baptized on the east of Mississippi. The church took the mame of the Muscogee Baptist church. Mr. Lewis preached in the forenoon, and I preached at another place in the afternoon; and bro. Davis, besides interpreting, prayed, and exhorted, in both Indian and English. This was a good day to us all. We had no artifice employed to occasion excitement of feelings; nevertheless, we retired from our meeting place, not only with solemn countenances, but many faces, both black and red, were suffused with tears, and every heart seemed to be filled. For myself, I felt like seeking a place to weep tears of gratitude to God, for allowing me to witness a gospel-church formed, under such auspicious_circumstances, in the Indian Territory, towards which we have so long directed our chief attention with deep solicitude. Ou the following Saturday evening, the church heard the relation of two black people, whom they believed to be Christians; but as they were members of the Presbyterian church, their baptism was deferred, to allow them "Jesus and shall it ever be." Then we added remarks, singing, and prayer, and beheld bro. Lewis baptize our two Indians. These are the first baptisms that have occurred in the Indian territisms, the religious upon the bank, tory. At the interval of the bapstruck up an anthem, both the words and tune of which, I should think might have been composed by themselves "Love and serve the Lord, Hallelujah." We then retired half a mile to the grove in which the church had been constituted, and there administered the Lord's supper. A larger assembly, it was thought, had not been seen upon a worshiping occasion, in this tribe. Br. Davis interpreted the services of the whole day, so that all understood. Never did a congregation conduct with more decorum, and seldom has one appeared more solemnly impressed with such services." THOMAS STATION. Detroit, Oct. 1, 1832. Dear Sir, Ten days since, I left home with three of our Indians, to attend the Michigan Baptist Association, which held its anniversary meeting last week, at Plymouth, 30 miles from this city. I did not reach the place, till late of the 2d day of the meeting. An unusual number were present. Eight churches were added this year to the association, making double the number as stated last year. The minutes of last year mentioned but seven or eight churches, and now they number fifteen. Upwards of ninety had been added the past year by baptism. A Domestic Missionary Society was formed, auxiliary to Home Missionary Society. the Our church was received into the association. Our couverts, viz. J. Going, J. Elliot, and an Indian, named Gosa, addressed the meeting, and related their feelings, and the feelings of their people. I assure you it was interesting to the assembly: many could not refrain from tears. They stated that they had walked a great ways, and had been very tired, to reach this place, to see and live with their elder white brethren. At the close of the meeting, friends offered to receive them into their families, to attend school during the winter. I left J. Going, J. Elliot, and A. Judson. They are desirous to be useful to their countrymen. I trust this measure will eventuate, for the good of themselves, and their countrymen. The principal object is, that they may learn to speak English. It rejoices our hearts to state, that recently, all the traders on our river, have entered into a written contract, to dispose of no more liquor on the river, after a certain date, with the forfeiture of $500. Two of them have received their supply for the season, but bought no liquor to sell to the natives. I would propose to the Board that they send one efficient man to take the whole superintendency of the station, and give me the liberty to travel from village to village. The field will be occupied, I fear, by the Catholics, should we not extend our labors. Pray for us. Your unworthy servant, LETTER FROM REV. S. CORNELI US, TO THE TREASURER. The following letter will be truly cheering to our readers. The spirit of liberality and kindness, which it evin ces in the members of another communion, towards our own, is most gratifying it serve as a stimulus to American Bapto the feelings we love to cherish. Let tists to give freely. Let it cover all narrowness of feeling in us with shame and blushes. And let us pray that heaven's blessing may be poured out most richly on those, of whatever name, who are kingdom of Immanuel. striving most zealously to build up the Alexandria D. C. Oct. 22, 1832. My dear Brother, I have the pleasure of communicating an instance of Christian liberality, which I am sure will be gratifying to you and the Board of Managers; as it is an expression of confidence in them, as well as of love to cur dear bro. Judson. Two gentlemen called upon me this evening,—one of them belonging to the Methodist church, and residing in Westmoreland Co., Va.; the other belonging to one of the Presbyterian churches in this town. They said they had both been deeply interested in the history of Mr. Judson's toils and sufferings, and success, and had a desire to aid him in the glorious cause, to which his life is devoted. They desired me to accept $100 for this purpose, ($50 from each,) which is subject to your orders, to be applied at the discretion of the Board, to the Burmau mission. When, a few months ago, I had the pleasure of sending you a like sum, for the same object, contributed by a member of the church to which I have the honor of ministering, I could not suppress my feelings of thankfulness and joy: but this instance of love to the Saviour and his cause, from brethren differing from us, and from each other, in some particulars-this contribution' of a Methodist and a Presbyterian, has awakened emotions as delightful, as they are indescribable. Perhaps I ought to apologize for troubling you with my reflections, on this occasion; the naked fact speaks more eloquently than words can speak. And what does it say? Does it not rebuke the spirit of selfishness and bigotry which has ruled more or less over all denominations of Christians? Does it not say that the Head of the church is so disposing the minds of his people, that Ephraim shall no longer envy Judah, nor Judah vex Ephraim? Is it not another indication that the hour is coming, and Now IS, when the true worshippers of God shall be of one heart, and of one soul, in their desires and efforts for the universal diffusion of the light of evangelical truth? I will only add, does it not particularly address the language of cheering and encouragement to our own Board of Managers? I seem to hear the voice of him that sitteth on the throne, and who maketh all things new, in this providence, saying to us, "Lo I am with you." Be not afraid. Devise liberal things, and by liberal things ye shall stand. The silver and the gold are mine; and if some of my people hold their peace, and withhold their assistance, deliverance shall arise from another quarter.-" For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord.” I ought to have observed, that the contributors have as much modesty as liberality; and, have therefore desired that their names should not be mentioned. I desire an affectionate remembrance to the acting Board, and assure them of my willingness to aid in any business in which they may have need of me. With Christian regard, I remain dear brother, your fellow-laborer in the kingdom of our Lord. S. CORNELIUS. DESIGNATION OF MISSIONARIES. Rev. Messrs. Brown and Webb, were designated to their work as missionaries of the Board, in the First Baptist meeting house, Providence, R. I., on Friday, Nov. 16. The house was well filled with a listening congregation, and the exercises of the afternoon will not soon be forgotten. The services were opened by reading the Scriptures and prayer by Rev. Mr. Choules; consecrating prayer, by Rev. Pres. Wayland; charge and address, by Rev. Dr. Bolies; right hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr. Pattison. Mr. Webb then gave a valedictory address, and read the missionary farewell, "Yes, my native land, &c.," which was sung. Concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Phillips. In the evening of the same day, there was an interesting meeting in the vestry of the church. Addresses were offered by Mr. Brown, missionary, and Mr. Green, of New York city. this day surpassed in brightness, as connected with missions, all that have ever preceded it in the Providence church, we trust its As influence will be permanently felt, neatly bound in the same colors. The and its recurrence to memory following is an extract from the letter long make every bosom kindle of Mr. Laird, the gentleman who made with ardor in the cause of Christ. the application. SAULT.DE ST. MARIE. A letter just received from A. Bingham, dated at the above station, Oct. 25, 1832, informs the Cor. Sec. of the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Meeker and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill, to be associated with him in the labors of that interesting mission. BIBLES FOR CENTRAL AFRICA. "The Bibles and Testaments in the Arabic, which I have ordered, I intend to send, under charge of my son, MacGregor Laird, who goes out with Mr. Richard Lander in charge of the expedition to Central Africa. The cost of these books, bound as I have ordered, I will pay myself. Should the society be disposed to send any more, either for sale or distribution among the natives, I have no hesitation in guaranteeing the cost-price, to the extent of fifty copFrom their "Monthly Extracts of Cor- ies of the New Testament.* Mr. Landrespondence" for August, we learn, that er informs me that the chiefs, with a the Directors of the British and Foreign few exceptions, read and write the AraBible Society have recently received one bic: and such as do not, have Arabic of the most interesting applications secretaries to do it for them:—so that a probably ever made to that institution. wide field is opened for the introduction It was for ten Arabic Bibles and fifty of the word of God into a hitherto unArabic Testaments, for the expedition known land-unknown at least to Euthat is now fitting out at Liverpool, to ropeans." proceed up the river Congo, under the *The committee sent 100 Arabic guidance of those interesting young men, Testaments, and 100 Arabic gospels in the Landers, whose journal of their voy- plain binding. age down that river has recently been published. The books are intended to be presented to the African kings and Oct. 17, Rev. Hervey Fittz, installed chiefs, whom they may visit in their pastor of the Central Baptist church, progress to the interior. Six of the Middleborough, Ms. Bibles were directed to be splendidly ORDINATIONS, &e. bound-corners plaited and clasped. late of Middleborough, installed pastor Nov. 7, Rev. Nicholas Medberry, Four were to be bound less expensively, of the Baptist church in Watertown, Ms. color of the binding to be chiefly green (the favorite color of the natives) and Oct. 26, Rev. Mr. Ney, ordained pastor scarlet; and the Testaments were to be of the 2d Bap. church in Mexico, N. Y. Account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of the General Convention of the Baptist denomination in the United States, for Foreign Missions, from October 21st to November 23rd 1832. From A. C. Smith, Esq., Treasurer for Gen. Committee of Baptist C. Entzminger, Esq., being his third payment to Bur. Miss. 50, Rev. Charles B. Jones, Hilton Head, S. C. for Bur. Mission, 13, 2, St. Helena Bap. church in Charleston, S. C., for Bur. Miss., 15,62 20, For Burman mission, 6,15 Received for horse and saddle left by Rev. Mr. Simonds, and sold by his request, 78,75 -185,52 From E. P. Hastings, Esq., Trea. of Month. Un. Con. Detroit, M. T. Proceeds of sundry articles of jewelry, &c., forwarded by J. Co- For ring, knobs, &c., being a widow's mite, from a friend Beads, 36, 1,15 3,50 Rings, ear knobs, &c., Gold, 2,05 2,75 -9,45 Gold ring, sold for For Bur. Miss. per Mr. Augustus H. Searle, ton, for support of an Indian lad. at the Carey Sta., by the Mr. Nathan Hunting, for the mission to France, per Rev. H. Rev. A. Bennett, Treas. of the Court. Aux. For. Miss. Soc. 150, Dea. Isaiah Spaulding, Treas. of the Miss. Soc. of the Baptist Female Burman Miss. Soc., A string of gold beads and ear knobs, Miss T. Rogers, Treas. of Carey Soc. of the first Bap. ch. Bos- 2,00 4, -154, 70,69 ,38 20,87 4,12 -96,06 15, Mr. Cyrus Alden, Treas. of the Frank. Co. Bap. Ass. as fol. Middlefield Bap. Sab. school children, for Burman tracts, Buckland church, String of gold beads from Mrs. Theresa Richmond, James Holman Esq, St. Johns, N. B., as follows: A female of Waterbury, N. B., Mr. Clark Young, Falmouth, N. S., Five individ. for sup. of a Bur. boy, to be named Hutchinson 3,00 3,75 -69,19 2, 24, 2, 4, 2, For Burman Mission. 38, 7,50 13,73 4,85 3,76 Rev. David Wright, Treas. of Westfield Bap. Ass., for Bur. Miss., 186,84 Sundry persons belonging to Belchertown, for Bur. Mission, per Rev. Tubal Wakefield, Rev. J. A. Warne, it having been contributed by a pious child in the 82,81 69,47 11,83 ,78 |