ANNUAL SURVEY OF THE MISSIONS OF THE BOARD. THE Missionary Herald, in entering upon another year, offers to its readers a general view of the operations which it is designed more especially to chronicle and illustrate. In terms of needful brevity, it exhibits the changes which have taken place among the missionaries, the trials which they have encountered in the prosecution of their work, and the progress which, through the favor of their great Leader, they have been permitted to report. Such a picture must always excite conflicting emotions. It reminds us of faithful servants of Christ, who have finished their earthly labors, and gone to be forever with their Lord. It calls up afresh the difficulties of the enterprise in which we are engaged, and shows us what subtle and stubborn foes we must expect to grapple with in coming years. On the other hand, it cheers us by the record of victories already won, and by the assurance of conquests hereafter to be achieved; while it throws new light upon those promises of Zion's enlargement and glory, which are manifestly hastening to their accomplishment. And it is well for us to have just such a picture held up before us. We ought ever to feel that neither we, nor our brethren who are bearing the heat and burden of the day, can be "suffered to continue by reason of death; " and hence it becomes us all to do with our might whatsoever our hands find to do. The greatness of the work, moreover, and the resistances and buffetings appointed unto it, should always be present to our thoughts, that we may know both our weakness and our strength. And what can be more helpful to our faith than the remarkable prosperity of some of our missions? As we study the reformation which has commenced in Western Asia, for instance, and contemplate its successive and wonderful unfoldings, how deep and pervading becomes the feeling in our hearts, that the work is the Lord's, and the predicted reign of his Son is drawing near! Another year is before us. To how many who now welcome the Missionary Herald to their homes, from month to month, will it be their last year! And we cannot tell who shall be cut down, and who reserved for other labors. Each of us, therefore, should address to himself such questions as these: "Am I discharging my whole duty to a world that lieth in wickedness? Do I pray as frequently and fervently as I ought for its salvation? Do I give as freely as I ought of the gold and the silver which the Lord has loaned to me for this very purpose? Have I consecrated my personal labors to this enterprise as fully as the Master requires ?" The infallible Teacher "Blessed is that servant whom his lord, when he cometh, shall has told us, KONIG ISLAND.-Albert Bushnell, Missionary. UPPER GABOON.-Vacant. Station not known.-Rollin Porter, Missionary ; Mrs. Nancy A. Porter. On their way to the mission.-William Walker, Ira M. Preston, Missionaries; Mrs. Catharine H. Walker, Mrs. Jane S. Preston. (4 stations: 6 missionaries, 1 physician, 4 female assistant missionaries ;-total, 11.) Dr. Ford arrived at Baraka October 7, 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Porter sailed from New York March 25, 1851, and reached their destination June C. Messrs. Walker and Preston, with their wives, embarked at New York on their return to their former field of labor October 2, 1851. The Gaboon still proves to be one of the healthiest localities on the western coast of Africa. The progress of the mission has not been very great during the year under review. It has but twenty-two communicants under its care; and the schools contain only some seventy pupils. African society interposes some peculiar hinderances to the spread of Christianity; and our brethren have lately had their attention directed to these in a special manner. The fact that there is nothing which deserves the name of marriage at the Gaboon, presents very serious obstacles to their success. Still they are not disheartened; for they believe that this whole continent is to become the possession of Emmanuel. The Prudential Committee are still hoping that the mission will be able to advance into the interior at an early day. Whenever it shall have reached the high regions which lie at no great distance from the coast, it will probably find a better climate and a more interesting people. ZULUS. Stations not known.-Hyman A. Wilder, Seth B. Stone, William Mellen, Missionaries; John A. Butler, Printer; Mrs. Abby Wilder, Mrs. Catharine M. Stone, Mrs. Laurana W. Mellen, Mrs. Anna S. Butler. In this country.-Mrs. Dolly F. Bryant. physician, 1 male and 16 female assistant missionaries, 3 native helpers ;-total, 34.) (11 stations, 6 out-stations; 14 missionaries—one a It is now sixteen years since our brethren entered the country of the Zulus; and it was not till quite recently that the grave received the first member of this large mission. Mr. Bryant closed his useful labors December 23, 1850. Rev. Seth B. Stone and his wife arrived at Port Natal January 16, 1851. Rev. William Mellen and his wife sailed for Cape Town June 23, where they landed in August. Rev. Jacob L. Döhne, for- | house, as in past years; and more than merly connected with the Berlin Mis- four hundred thousand pages of books sionary Society, has received an appoint- and tracts have been distributed. He ment from the Prudential Committee. thinks, moreover, that his labors have not been altogether in vain. JEWS. SALONICA-Edward M. Dodd and Justin W. Pararine Parsons.-One Armenian helper. Missionaries; Mrs Lydia H. Dodd, Mrs. Cath sons, CONSTANTINOPLE. William G. Schauffler, Mis sionary; Mrs. Mary R. Schauffler. At the end of 1850, churches had been formed at nine of the stations, containing one hundred and twenty-six members, thirty-six of whom were admitted during the previous year. There was regular preaching, moreover, at twenty different places. Three free schools, taught by pious natives, contained eighty-nine pupils; and at most of the stations family schools were sustained, chiefly for the benefit of persons connected with the mission. The press has been usefully employed, embarked for this mission, October 17, Rev. Homer B. Morgan and his wife 379,100 pages having issued from it; and with the expectation of joining the stathere is evident need of other books. tion at Salonica. The rabbinical Jews Some of the natives have read and re-in that city are reckoned at about thirty read all that has been printed. There is some reason to fear that the liberal policy heretofore adopted by the English government, for securing to the natives suitable locations, and protecting them in the enjoyment of their rights, will not be fully carried out in practice. The colonists are setting up claims which, if allowed, will tend to darken the prospects of the interesting people among whom our brethren are stationed. Still, it becomes us to labor in hope, trusting that the God of missions will cause all things to work together for the advancement of his kingdom. EUROPE. GREECE. (2 stations; 3 missionaries, 3 female assistant missionaries, I native helper ;-total, 7.) thousand, and the Mohammedan Jews at five thousand. The latter are said to be the noblest class of inhabitants in the city. The Rabbies have been roused to great exertions to keep the people from the preaching service, and the children from the school. For the present their efforts have been successful. Still it is thought that the spirit of inquiry is increasing. Mr. Schauffler continues his labors at Constantinople. His Hebrew Grammar has been completed; the printing of his Hebrew Lexicon commenced; and preparations are making for a revised edition of the New Testament and the Psalms in Hebrew-Spanish. The brethren recommend the forming of preaching-stations for the Jews at Adrianople, Smyrna, Yanina in the western ATHENS.-Jonas King, Missionary; Mrs. Anna A. part of Thessaly, and also in one of the King. unoccupied suburbs of Constantinople. Board will not allow, however, of such The funds placed at the disposal of the an extension at present. WESTERN ASIA. ARMENIANS. CONSTANTINOPLE.-H. G. O. Dwight, Daniel Ladd, Cyrus Hamlin, Henry J. Van Lennep, Joel S. Everett, Missionaries; Mrs. Mary L. Dwight, Mrs. Charlotte H. Ladd, Mrs. Emily B. Van Lennep, Mrs. Seraphina H. Everett, Mrs. Sarah C. Hinsdale, Mise Harriet M. Lovell.-Four native preachers, and seven assistants. Last winter Mr. King had more encouragement in his labors than usual; indeed, there were some indications that a spiritual work had commenced in a few minds. But it soon became evident that another persecution was impending. Men in public stations began to avow the belief that something must be done; and the press was loud in its denunciations of our missionary brother. At length preliminary measures for a new prosecution were taken by the government; and on the 7th of September Mr. King was informed that the Criminal Court of Athens had directed him to be tried, not for proselyting, but for preaching false doctrines. From this decision he appealed; but the final result of these extraordinary proceedings is not known. Meantime Mr. King has not been idle. AINTAB.Benjamin Schneider, Oliver Crane, He has preached the gospel in his own George W. Dunmore, Missionaries; Mrs. Eliza C. SMYRNA.-Elias Riggs, Thomas P. Johnston, Nathan Benjamin, Missionaries; Mrs. Martha I. Riggs, Mrs. TREBIZOND.-Philander O. Powers, Edwin E. Bliss, Missionaries; Mrs. Sarah L.. Powers, Mrs. Isabella ERZRÛM.-Josiah Peabody, Missionary; Mrs. Mary Schneider, Mrs. Corinth I. Smith, Mrs. Marion D. | out material change. Erzrům has beCrane, Mrs. Susan Dunmore. (5 stations, 11 out-stations; 18 missionaries, 20 female assistant missionaries, 8 native preachers, 25 assistants and helpers,-total, 71.) come a much more hopeful field of labor. It is at Aintab, however, that we find the most gratifying evidence of the presence of the Holy Spirit. While the Protestant community has increased, and the congregation has given earnest heed to the Word, temperance is advancing, education is receiving increased attention, and the principles of an enlightened liberality are becoming better understood and appreciated. The seminary for males at Bebek, and the female boarding-school at the same place, have each about twenty-five pupils. Both have been prosperous; but Mr. and Mrs. Goodell, after an absence there is great need, especially in the of nearly thirty years, are now on a visit former, of the converting power of God. to their native land. Mr. Wood is still Five free schools have been partially detained by the illness of his wife. Mr. sustained by the Board at ConstantiLadd has removed to Constantinople, nople, containing nearly two hundred partly that he may preach to the Greek children. The educational statistics of congregation in that city, and a native the rest of the mission are incomplete. pastor is to preside over the church at The press is still actively employed. Brúsa. The loss of Dr. Smith at Ain- Nearly two millions of pages have been tab, and of Mrs. Hamlin of the Constan- printed in Armenian, more than six tinople station, has been felt as a severe hundred thousand in Armeno-Turkish, and afflictive dispensation. Mr. Homes and about two hundred thousand in Hehas been released from his connection | brew-Spanish. In addition to the Scripwith the Board, and has become con- tures, works on the Holy Spirit and nected with the United States diplomatic British Martyrology, Upham's Intellectmission at the Porte. Rev. George W. ual Philosophy, Mr. Goodell's CommenDunmore and his wife sailed from Boston tary on Matthew, &c., have been issued. December 12, 1850, and arrived at Smyrna February 2, in the expectation of laboring ultimately at Diarbekr. Thus far, however, they have remained at Aintab. Rev. Joseph W. Sutphen and his wife embarked for this mission November 29. The number of Protestant churches under the care of this mission is ten, three of them having been organized during the year under review. The church members at Constantinople, at the date of the last report, were eighty; at Brûsa, fifteen; at Trebizond, thirteen; at Erzrům, nine; at Aintab, forty-one; at Nicomedia, forty; at Adabazar, twenty; at Sivas, eight. Twenty six of these were admitted to Christian fellowship during the year, not including the accessions at Nicomedia and Adabazar, which have not been reported. The advance of spiritual Christianity at Constantinople has been less marked and palpable than in some past years; and yet there has been undoubted progress. Our brethren at Smyrna have been cheered at times by indications of coming good; but persecution has checked the development of a decided reformation. At Brûsa and Trebizond the course of events has continued with The firman which the Sultan granted to the Protestants in November, 1850, secures to them all the privileges which are enjoyed by other rayahs. So far as the provisions of Turkish law are concerned, it would seem that nothing more could be reasonably expected. The influence of this document will undoubtedly be felt in all the coming stages of the reformation, which is so happily commenced in the Turkish empire. Our brethren have made an appeal for a large reinforcement; and the Board have recommended that twelve missionaries be sent forth to their aid, with as little delay as practicable. The hand of God is so clearly seen in the history of this mission, that there can be no question as to the duty of the American churches. One missionary has already sailed for this inviting field. Where are the remaining eleven? SYRIA. BEIRUT.-Eli Smith, Missionary; Henry A. ABEIH.-George B Whiting, Simeon H. Calhoun, HASBEIYA-William M. Thomson, C. V. A. Van | Mr. Smith devotes himself mainly to the Dyck, M. D., Missionaries; Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Van translation of the Scriptures into Arabic; Dyck. One native preacher. but the work is too great for one man. About one million of pages have issued from the press during the year. TRICOLI.-David M. Wilson, Horace Foot, Mis sionaries; Mrs. Eveline Wilson, Mrs. Roxana Foot. ALEPPO.-J. Edwards Ford, Missionary; Mrs. Mary E. Ford. OUT-STATIONS.-Bhamdun, Sidon, and Jaffa. On their way to the mission.-William W. Eddy, Missionary; Mrs. Hannah M. Eddy. In this country-William A. Benton, Missionary ; Mrs. Loanza G. Benton. (5 stations, 3 out-stations; 10 missionaries-one a physician, 1 physician, 1 printer, 12 female assistant missionaries, 2 native preachers, 6 native helpers ;total, 32.) ASSYRIA. MosûL.-W. Frederic Williams, Dwight W. Marsh, Missionaries; Mrs. Sarah P. Williams.-Two native helpers. DIARBEKR.-One native helper. (2 stations; 2 missionaries, 1 female assistant missionary, 3 native helpers;-total, 6) Mr. Benton has suffered much from ill health; and he is now in the United This mission has Mesopotamia for its States. He hopes, however, to return to field of labor; and its efforts will be Syria at no distant day. Mr. Ford, his directed to a number of different sects. former associate, needs immediate assist- Rev. Henry Lobdell, M. D. and his wife ance. Mr. Thomson and Dr. Van Dyck sailed from Boston for Smyrna Novemhave been transferred to Hasbeiya, now ber 29, in the expectation of proceeding a regular station; though they will reside to Mosûl as speedily as practicable. for the present, chiefly for sanatory The transfer of Mr. and Mrs. Williams reasons, at Sidon. Mosul has been made to this station has already been menthe centre of a new mission. Miss Anna tioned. Mr. and Mrs. Dunmore will L. Whittlesey arrived at Beirût May 2, probably leave Aintab for Diarbekr this to teach the female boarding-school. winter; and it is desirable that they Rev. William W. Eddy and his wife should not be left alone at that important embarked for this mission November 29. post. The operations of the mission at most Mr. Marsh takes a very hopeful view of the stations have been carried forward of Mosûl as a centre of missionary ope is much as in past years. An interest-rations. "A great work," he says, ing congregation listens to the Word in already in progress." The Bible is the Beirut. At Aleppo there is a growing acknowledged standard in all religious respect for the missionaries and their discussions, and, as the number of readwork. At Tripoli a commencement has ers is increasing, light must necessarily been made in the preaching of the gospel. spread. It is a fortunate circumstance, And new openings for evangelical labors moreover, that Deacon Jeremiah is able are presenting themselves, from time to and willing to render valuable assistance time, in other places. in the prosecution of the missionary But the most important event of the work. Having obtained a saving knowlyear was the formation of a church at edge of the gospel during a revival Hasbeiya by Messrs. Thomson and Van among the Nestorians, he is well qualiDyck. The number of members report-fied to be a preacher of Christ, particued is eighteen. Mr. Thomson has been invited to take the pastoral oversight of this infant community of believers; and there is reason to anticipate happy results from the measure. It is not known how many persons remain in connection with the Beirút church since the organization of the one at Hasbeiya. The seminary at Abeih contains nineteen pupils, Druzes, Greeks, Maronites, Greek Catholics and Protestants; yet all dwell, eat, study, and worship together in harmony. The female boarding-school at Beirût has seventeen pupils. Both of these institutions are exerting a salutary influence. There are also two free schools at Beirût and two at Abeih, taught by pions natives, which have in the aggregate one hundred scholars. larly among the Chaldeans, to whom he once belonged. He has already done good service; and his voice has been heard far up the Tigris. A small church was organized at Diarbekr by Dr. Azariah Smith, not long before his decease. One of its members was an Armenian, and two were Jacobite Syrians. This station is regarded as one of much promise. NESTORIANS. OROOMIAH. William R. Stocking, Austin H. Wright, M. D., Joseph G. Cochran, Missionaries; Edward Breath, Printer; Mrs. Jerusha E Stocking, Mrs. Charlotte A. Wright, Mrs. Deborah W. Cochran, Mrs. Sarah A. Breath, Miss Fidelia Fisk, Miss Mary Susan Rice-Five native preachers and four native helpers, with other natives occasionally employed as evangelists. |