formed amongst these wanderers of the forest. When he had been away four or five months, he said, "I began to want to return home, to see my brethren and my family; and I had a desire to go still farther west, that I might preach to other tribes of pagan Indians. I was in great difficulty what to do. I prayed; I opened my Testament, and I found these words:

He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.' I no like that verse at first; I look at it, I think about it, I could not go round it, I dare not jump over it. At last I gave up the thought of going home, and determined to go and preach to my brethren in the west." He did so, and remained twelve months away from his family; but the Lord rewarded his zeal and self-denial by making him instrumental in the conversion of many souls in two pagan tribes, most of whom, since Sunday's visit, have been gathered into the church.

21st. I attended a Quarterly-Meeting at the Grand-River. There were many Indians present, and a solemn and heavenly feeling pervaded the meeting. The following are some of the expressions of faith and love which fell from the lips of the

converted Indians.-Chief Moses said, "I feel thankful to God for what he has done for me. I thank God that he has spared me to see this love-feast. Brothers, God is here. Let us lift our hearts to God, and he will bless us. Chief Hills said, "Brothers, you shall hear my feeble testimony: I feel a desire to be numbered with the people of God. I desire that the Great Spirit may enable me to forsake sin, all sin. I have a great desire to go to heaven. I pray every day that the Lord may be with me. I am determined to be faithful as long as I live. I pray to God that I may partake of his Spirit when I receive the sacrament." William Hill said, "I will tell you, brothers, what I feel in my heart: I pray every day that I may feel the blessing of heaven. I pray that if I have hurt any person's mind, they may forgive me, and I pray God to forgive all my sins. I feel very happy to see my brethren once more around the Lord's table; and I hope it will not be long before I shall meet you all at the table in heaven. I am determined to serve God, and to pray as long as I live." Brother Green said, "You shall hear from me what I feel to-day. In former days I used to serve the devil; but now I serve God, and

am very happy. I am determined to pray as long as I live; and I hope when God calls me from this world, he will number me with his people in heaven. I hope the sacrament will be blessed to me, and that I shall be enabled to overcome all my sins." Brother Hill said, "I feel thankful that I am once more in the house of God. If I am spared, I hope the Lord will help me to serve him better. I know if I am faithful, God will give me all I want. I am determined to be faithful. I can do nothing myself; but I know God will help me to conquer all my enemies, and gain heaven at last. Be strong, brothers; be faithful; let us join hands in the way to heaven." In this simple, but affectionate, manner did many others speak of the goodness of God, and encourage each other to be faithful unto death. Our respected President was at the meeting, and expressed himself as highly delighted with the attention the Indians paid to the preaching of the Gospel, and their evident happiness in the service of their God.

25th. I held a Quarterly-Meeting at Muncy. The congregation was large as usual, and the pious Indians professed to be very happy. There were also several pagan Indians at the meeting, I had to baptize five men, seven women, and eight children. The adults professed their firm belief in Christianity, and their determination to live by its rules. May the Great Spirit bless them! This Mission is still increasing in numbers and prosperity: the labours of brother and sister Adams are greatly blessed to the people. The Indians at Muncy Town, as in other places, in their pagan state, suffered much from the influence of a set of men who act as their Priests, or Powwows; men who deal in necromancy and enchantments. They profess to have the power to hold converse with souls that are absent, whether dead or living; that they can inflict punishment upon their enemies, even at the greatest distance; and that they can protect their friends, even in the most imminent dan gers. They carry their charms and amulets, which generally consist of the claws and bills of birds, snake-skins, a small canoe, arrows and bows, and roots of herbs, in a bag made of the skin of some wild animal. This they call their medicine-bag. Some of these old Pow-wows have felt and yielded to the power of the Gospel, and are now as zealous in forwarding, as they were formerly in oppos ing, the work of the Lord. One of these men at Muncy-Town gave the following account of his views and feelings :-"I

have been a very strong enemy to God; but when I heard about the good way and the bad place, it made me feel very sick at my heart, and I began to look after the good way, but I could not find it until I went to the camp-meeting; then I found it, which made me feel very glad in my heart. I wanted to be a strong friend to God; and I threw away my medicine-bag and all my conjuring medicine, except one thing, that is, the medicine which is good to keep off the ball in war. Sometimes this make me feel very bad, and I think I do wrong in keeping this; and I want to know whether I

ought to keep it or not.' He was informed by his Minister, that he should have nothing more to do with the works of the devil, but should put his whole trust in God. He then asked permission to speak to his brethren. He was allowed to do so, and gave a most affecting account of his religious experience. While speaking, he extended one hand toward heaven, and the other toward the earth, and said, "Brethren, I see it will not do to lay hold of God with one hand, and the horns of the devil with the other; but we must take hold of God with both hands, if we would go to heaven."

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THE Barrington Circuit embraces four different settlements, which are regularly visited by the Missionary on the Sabbathday. In Barrington we have a neat chapel, capable of containing three hundred persons; and when the weather is fine, it is generally crowded. Here we have a society of fifty members, and several on trial. The population of Barrington, within a range of five miles, may be computed at one thousand souls. principal occupation is fishing, as the land is too rocky ever to insure a living by farming. This place was visited by Freeborn Garrettson, a devoted Methodist Minister from the United States, upwards of forty years ago; and the subsequent labours of different Methodist Ministers have not been in vain in the Lord. Nevertheless, we have many things to struggle with in this place. Our neighbourhood to the United States induces a good deal of smuggling, which has a withering influence on the community, and often blasts the fair flowers of pure religion. The vile system of plundering wrecks on the coast is much practised here it hardens the heart, keeps the people in the thraldom of sin and Satan, and renders it almost impossible to do them good.

But there are a few names even in this place who have not defiled their garments, and do not partake in these

abominations. In Cape-Negro, nine miles from Barrington, we have a good chapel, which will accommodate two hundred and fifty persons; and a small society of twenty members. The inhabitants are all friendly to our cause; and were it not for your Missionaries, they would be quite destitute of the Gospel. In Port-la-Tour, ten miles from Barring. ton, we have a small society. The chapel was built by Methodists and Baptists, and is occupied by both. There are about three hundred persons living in this place, and the people live by fishing. I preach also in a school-house at ClydeRiver, eight miles from Barrington. Here we have a small society, and the people are friendly. These are my Sabbath appointments. On other days I preach in private houses, in different parts of the Circuit, and visit the people from house to house. I have laboured hard, and travelled many miles over rocks and barren wastes; yet, after all, many of the people are still blinded by ignorance, and hardened in crime. Nevertheless, I would sow the seed in hope. And when I remember the many fervent prayers that daily ascend to God from the thousands of Israel, I know that "the wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad, the desert rejoice, and blossom as the rose."

believe that the word preached is not altogether useless: believers are edified, and a few from time to time awakened. Prayer-meetings are attended to by our people at different parts of the Circuit, during those Sabbaths when I am at other

and distant places. These meetings keep up a good influence in our society, and, we hope, will be productive of good to others. I have attended a weekly prayer and class meeting about two miles from my residence whenever I have been at home on the Wednesdays. This has been frequently a season of refreshing to my

self, and I believe of good to others. One young man, a member of our society, has lately experienced justifying grace; and several persons appear concerned for the salvation of their souls. We indulge the pleasing hope of a revival of the work of God. O that our hopes may be abundantly realized!

THIS Circuit is extensive, and its labour considerable; but it is matter for thankfulness, that every part of it gives the most satisfactory evidence that our labours have not been in vain. It is true that, subsequent to the late revival, some who then professed to be seeking salvation have since retrograded; yet the majority still continue steadfast. Of late our congregations in most parts of the Circuit have considerably increased. At Tryon and Crapaud our chapels are crowded; and two new chapels in those places are indispensable. The foundation of one is already laid at Tryon, and subscriptions for one at Crapaud are about to be made. At New-London, a place sixteen miles from hence, where we have hitherto preached in a house, three acres of land have been given us for Mission premises, by Andrew Arthur Todd, Esq.; and upwards of £50 has been raised towards a chapel, the foundation of which is al

ready laid. At St. Eleanor's, another place in this Circuit, where we have recently commenced Sabbath preaching, near £100 has been subscribed towards a chapel; and the building will commence as soon as a convenient site can be obtained. Thus four new chapels are either begun or contemplated in this Circuit; besides which eight acres of land have been given at Searle-Town, a place in the immediate vicinity of Bedeque, for the use of this Mission, by Horatio Mann, Esq., a gentleman from the United States.

These are encouraging circumstances; and while our friends and our congregations are increasing, we earnestly pray, and fully anticipate, that the Lord will follow his word with his blessing, and that many will be turned from the error of their ways. There is sufficient work in this Circuit for another labourer.

IT is with great pleasure I sit down to communicate to you the following interesting intelligence: - For the last twelve months our large congregations, in this old and respectable Circuit, have all generally manifested an unusual degree of scriousness and attention, especially while listening to the important truths of the everlasting Gospel. The members of society have received the quickening influences of the grace of God; and have lately exhibited increased zeal in the cause of our blessed Redeemer. A few weeks ago the Spirit of the Lord was copiously poured upon the inhabitants of Point-de-Bute, and many sinners brought to cry for mercy.

The different prayer-meetings are numerously attended, particularly on Sabbath evenings, when we have had the great satisfaction of seeing upwards of twenty penitents kneeling at the altar, enjoying the benefit of the prayers of God's people, and waiting for the conso

lations of Israel. A few persons have already experienced the inestimable blessing of pardon, and are now zealous in the service of God, and likely to be useful members of society. Our Local Preachers, Class-Leaders, and other official members, take a very active part in this blessed revival, and, through their instrumentality, we expect it to increase. The cause of temperance is rapidly gaining ground, and its beneficial effects are seen on every hand. Some of our Sunday-schools have been recommenced for the present season, and promise to be rendered increasingly useful. Our late District-Meeting was characterized by harmony and affection. The different places of worship, both at Mill-Town and Salt-Water, were crowded with attentive hearers, and we have reason to believe that the various services of the sanctuary were rendered profitable to many souls. Every part of this young District affords ground for gratitude and great en