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Demerary, George Town John Davies cities
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Elizabeth Town, Canada William Smart seri |
Augusta Town, Ditto John Cox , Boi |
Quebec (pro tempore) ......George Spratt
Prince Edwari’s Island ...Edward Pidgeon |
Newfoundland......~.~....--W illiam Hyde |
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: . OVTAHEITE AND ,EIMEO.
John Davies, James Hayward, Henry Nott, William
Henry, William Scott, Charles Wilson, Henry
Bicknell, and Samuel Tessier.
Four Missionaries and their Wives will shortly sail
to reinforce this Mission....”
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“...2 TWENTY-FIRST REPORT OF
SOCIETY ISLANDS rn tus SOUTH SEA.
Tue information respecting the happy change of affairs in
' the Otaheitan mission, which the Directors had the pleasure
to announce in the last, Report, has been abundantly con-
firmed by letters of subsequent date. The brethren, in a
letter dated Eimeo, 23d of April 1814, observe, that they are
now able to change the language of complaint for that of
gladness; they state that the good work of conversion ap-
| peared to be going forward; and that the number of those
| who had renounced their idols and desired to be considered
i as the worshippers of Jehovah, amounted to Firry. They
report that these persons are, in general, regular in their
os attendance on the means of instruction; that they are in the
habit of retirement for secret prayer; that many of them
pray in their families, and ask a blessing on their food; that
; they carefully observe the Sabbath, associate to hold meet-
ings for prayer, and that their moral conduct is...”
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“...taken place in the South
Sea missions, and the earnest request of the Missionaries,
induced the Directors to determine on sending additional
labourers to promote the promising work.—Four brethren,
with their wives, are nearly ready to embark; they are ac-
F quainted with some useful arts, and will be able, besides af-
: fording religious instruction to the natives, to print whatever
may be wanted for the use of the mission, as well as to
: promote other branches of civilization.
| And here it may not be improper to note, that some of
| the brethren who many years ago left the mission at Otaheite,
| and settled at New Holland, have been very useful in further-
| ing the cause of religion in that growing colony, either by
preaching the gospel statedly, or by keeping schools. It is
pleasing to notice the establishment of a Philanthropic
Society, for the protection of strangers from the islands.
And Mr. Shelly, formerly our Missionary, has presented to
the Governor of New South Wales, (a gentleman...”
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“...takes every opportunity
of circulating the Scriptures and Tracts, with which he was
also plentifully supplied.
We must not omit to mention, that some pious soldiers of
the 72d regiment have voluntarily contributed £35. to the
funds of this Society, which the Directors acknowledge with
peculiar pleasure, as a proof of their commendable zeal to
impart to their fellow-men the blessings of the gospel which
they have learned to prize.
The Governor having expressed his earnest desire to
promote a mission to the island of Madagascar, the Direc-
tors haye resolved to commence that work as soon as proper
Instruments can be obtained, with which they hope soon to be
furnished.
CHINA. j
Tue Directors have received during the last yeara number
of printed copies of the New Testament, translated by Mr.
Morrison into the Chinese language. With inexpressible
dclight they view these fruits of his successful labours, and
fuumbly anticipate from their dispersion the most beneficial
results. It affords...”
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“...the warmest hospitality. ‘The Chinese
of all ranks, and in every place, received the books gladly, and
listened with patience to his discourses concerning the true
God. In short, he had abundant cause to be satisfied with
his journey. Such, indeed, was the friendship with which
the Chinese treated him, and so great was the confidence
that they placed in him (calling him Padri Tjina—“ The
‘ minister of the Chinese”) that he was strongly importuned to
continue in Java, and establish a Chinese Mission there; but
important reasons induced him to decline this proposal, in
order to rejom Mr. Morrison at Canton. After his departure
we are informed, “ that the Chinese in Batavia were enquir-
ing after him, and expressing a strong desire that he would re-
turn, and explain to them the book he had given them; de-
clarmg that they could find no rest in their minds day nor
night.”
The last letter received from Mr. Milne, was dated
Batavia, the 4th of August, 1814, on which day he was to
embark for...”
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“... Morrison.
Mr. Morrison’s continuance at Canton or Macao seems |
to be very uncertain. If bis health should not render it neces- |
sary to take a voyage, other circumstances may, perhaps, in- |
duce him to remove to Malacca—a station which he has long |
considered as peculiarly favourable to the advancement of the |
Chinese Mission, and to the more extensive diffusion of evan- |
gelical truth in the immense regions of India beyond the |
Ganges. To forward his pious design, the Directors have
dispatched Mr. Thomsen to Java, with a view to his proceed- |
ing to Malacca, under the direction of Mr. Morrison and Mr, :
Milne.
‘The expence attending the Chinese Mission is unavoidably
very considerable ; but its connection with the spiritual advan-
tage of so many millions of mankind, will reconcile the So-
ciety to the great disbursement; which, however, is much re-
lieved by the munificence of the British and Foreign Bible
. Society, who, on receiving the first copy of the Chinese New
Testament...”
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“...hymns. Thus, a number of poor children, who a
short time ago were more ignorant, wretched, and depraved
than the Heathen, have acquired a large portion of valuable
knowledge, and promise to become blessings to the world and
to the church of Christ. Many of the Hindoo children also
are coming on very well; they are employed daily in reading,
copying, and committing to memory parts of the gospels.”
He intends to commence another school in a large village in
the neighbourhood; and another in the mission garden, for
children of the more opulent natives, and in which the most
deserving of the children in the native school may have the
privilege of learning English,
Mr. Hands has been much assisted in his labours, espe-
cially in his school, by a Mr. Taylor, a native of Madras, now
our Missionary; and lately, by another person, who for many
years held the situation of a catechist under a Catholic priest,
He is an intelligent and pious man, and goes into the sur-
rounding villages, in each of which...”
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“...and in the form of a square, each house
having a garden behind it; they have also erected a place of
worship, and Mr. Ulbrecht has been erdained pastor of the
church.
MISSION TO THE BUSHMEN AT VANDERWALT's
POUNTAIN.
Tuis station was determined upon before Mr. Campbell
left Africa. Intimations having been given to the Bushmen
that teachers would be sent to that place, the intelligence cir-
culated so widely, and was so well received, that upwards of
five hundred of them repaired to the spot eagerly waiting the
arrival of the promised Missionary. This is the more remark-
able, as the wild imhabitants, being thinly scattered over the
country, seldom appear together, in any considerable number,
and it is doubted whether so many Bushmen were ever before
collected on any occasion. Mr. Smit had been requested to
undertake this mission; but his apprehensions of danger had
caused him to pause, until hearing at the conference that such
a multitude of people expected him, he determined to venture
among...”
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“...of the past year, we have to notice,
with much concern, the death of Mrs. Janz, the wife of our
Missionary. She was a converted Hottentot, a woman of
good understanding and amiable temper, and whose manners
so much resembled those of an European, that nothing but
her colour seemed to distinguish her from a humble Christian
in this country. Her death is a great loss; for as she could
speak the language of Latakkoo, she would have been an
excellent interpreter to our brethren, in commencing the
mission at that place ; but we trust Gad will raise up another
in her room. By her death, Mr. Janz has lost a valuable
companion, for she was, as Mr. Read expresses it, “ his dis-
ciple, his convert, and his wife.”
2 ih...”
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“...for a fortnight together: at length, opposed by in-
surmountable difficulties, be was obliged to return. But in
the course of his journey, he met with several numerous
tribes, and conversed with ten chiefs, whose names he men-
tions, who all expressed a readiness to receive instructors, if
such should be sent to them. He also found a large river, called
the Fish River, on the banks of which there is a considerable
) population in the dry season.
On his return, Mr. Schmelen commenced a uew mission
at Klip (or Stone) Fountain, in Great Namaqua-land, a little
above the Great River,
From the other missionary stations near the Cape, Stel-
lenbosch, 'Tulbach, and Zurebrach, no particular informa-
tion has lately been received, but we have heard that. at
George, or Hooge Krall, the work of conversion is still going
forward,
When Mr. Campbell was in Africa, he recommended to
the brethren, whose stations were widely separated, to hold a
General Meeting, annually, at some central place, that...”
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“...purpose of forming a large and useless
fund; but will be freely employed, yet with economy, in the
extension of the work, as the providence of God shall direct.
Already, encouraged by the augmented income of the Society,
the Directors have admitted a large number of students, and
sent out many vew labourers ; their efforts have kept pace with
their means; and every year, we trust, will witness increasing
ardour and multiplied exertions in behalf of the heathen
~ world. They have now in prospect a mission to the Afghan
nation in Cabul, supposed by some to be the descendants of
the ten lost tribes of Israel; another to the Monguls and
Manjurs in and near Irkutsk in Eastern Tartary; and a third
to Madagascar; they wish also to strengthen, as soon as
possible, the hands of their missionary brethren in various
parts of India, who are importunate for additional help.
The Directors now submit this brief account of their pro-
ceedings to the Society, and will be happy to find it satisfac-
tory to them...”
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“...S eve
PLAN OF THE SOCIETY.
factors of £100 or more, may attend, if they please, with the
Directors, at any of the monthly meetings. On any emergency
the Directors shall call a general meeting of the Society, to whom
their arrangements shall be submitted: nor shall they enter upon
| a new mission till they obtain the general concurrence.
VI. Tue Funps—Arising from donations, legacies, subscrip-
tions, collections, &c. shall be lodged, as soon as collected, in the
hands of the Treasurer. The Directors shall place in the public
funds all monies so paid, whenever they exceed £300, until they
are required for the use of the mission; excepting it appears to
them prejudicial to the interests of the Society.
VII. Sararies.—The Secretary shall receive such a salary
as the Directors may appoint; but the Directors themselves shall
transact the business of the Society without any emolument.
At the annual meeting, held the 14th of May, 1812,
Resolved, That those Ministers in the country who are...”
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“...Judd, Mr. Jos. ......0 10 6 Lostwithiel ditto... 4 0 0
Wilkinson, Mr. Jos.0 10 6 Mevagissy ditto .,.12 10 0
Duxrorp, Rev. B. Penryn ditto. ......12 19 0
PyneandFriendsi2 3 3 Penzance ditton,... 9 1 0
Everspren, Rev. J. St. Colomb ditto... 5 0 0
Golding&Friends 9 3 3 LiskEarp AT, Society,
Rycraft, Mr. ......0 10 6 by Rev. M. Underwood... 1 13 0
Foutmrme, Rev. J.
MilesandFriendsi3 10 0 CHESHIRE.
Lyww, Rev. J. Arrow, Cuesten Auxiliary Missionar
moiety of collec- Society, by Mr. John Wile
tions at Mission- liamson, Treasurer ......150 6 1]
ary Prayer Meet- To amount of Ann.
ings, by him...... 413 5 Subscriptions and
Royston, Rey. T. Donations.........92 7% 6
, Towne, Associa~ To amount of two
tion, by him veeeee 1G 6 0 quar. from Ladies
Subscriptions. Pennya Week So-
Beldam, J. Esq. ... 010 6 ciety at Queen-st.28 11 O}
Beldam, Mr.W.jun. 0 10 6 To one quar. from
Bonnett, Mr. W.... 1 1 0 Welch Calv. Me ’
Bunn, Mr. John... 0 10 6 thodist Penny a
Butterfield, Mr. T. 0 10 6 Week Society ... 5 5 7}...”
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“.... 9S 9 :
ging, Oe ae 9 0 0 Lowry, Rev. Joseph.
Stewarton Auxili tg Lissara- swe... 1 0:0
by Rev. Js Doug itt. 24 0. 0 M‘Creedy, Mx. 7
Tarn Northern Missionary So- Rathfryland ...... 1 2 9
ciety byRev A.M‘Intoshi00 0 0 M‘Culloch, Rev. J.
Urnavuart, by Dingwall, Rev. mn Grenshaw..........1 @ 9
J, M‘Donald and Congre- _ M‘Kee,Rev.David, “5
gation yevndereesarts alee 138 6 Anachlone RY, | 2 4 :
i ewelland*..:"°%~ @° 9! ts.
IRELAND. M‘Murren, Mr. J. ' .
Newmills -..se006°0-11
AnThrim County Aux. Mission- M‘Roberts, ‘Mr. J. pers
ary Society, by Mr. John Kilmore’ <1 Oe
Gray, Treasurer .,.......100 0 0 Moorhead, Rev. W. 1 2 9
Anmacn Aux. Mis. Society, Porter, Rev. James 1 0 O
by Rev. Mr. Johnston er 14 3 Be ei 2a |
Cork Missionary Society, by ru al ee
Rev. H. Irwin, Secretary 30 0 0 Rogers, Rev John, ee
: Down, County Missionary So- Rdscur segeicvessec eam
ciety, by Rev. Dr. T. K. Rutherford; Rev. J: -
Bailie wrevvewwervveeveveeees 160 5 5 Ballidown:........ 1 2 9
Allen, Rev. Isaac, 5 Saintfield...”
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“...1815, '
EDO WNW O EOE ONATTHT :
N.B. The sums against each Mission consist of Bills drawn for salaries, and the
amount of articles sent to the Missionaries; those against Surat and Malacca are for the
equipment and conveyance of Missionaries. %
Payments on account of the different Lee eh
MISSIONS in South Alrica......sscscssssseersseecsreneaesonene 152 8 2
Equipping and sending out four Missionaries ’
and their Wives to CittOnssesrerrrsersesrararceverel 987 5 2. ,
ei orentinan IFS >-9
_ India and Ceylon......sssssesessesssrssereressersescnserescsseereseneners 1343 9 6
"2 eG, me WMI. rscsencrepersvapeiosansovvnspsnseretrigtaaiee, NOs
China, including translating, printing, and circulating, the ©. ga
cam "Scriptures, ‘Tracts, and Catéchisms............ceseeseesereene 1924 17 6
Java, principally for the passage of three Missionaries from :
‘ the Cape'of Good Hope to Batavia .....ccisceerevecseeseee 247 8-0 ©
j MMoalapca,: new. Mission? S50... co.cc ces Pesssorsidvivivieeaunnnsiee SOW kee S
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