The statistics of the churches are given in the following table prepared by the mission. Total in chhs. reported, 31,271 3217 1404 284 3911 209 9,581 558 56 604 20,118 563 12,187 1068 Popery. • Not reported. The Roman Catholic religion, it is thought, is not making progress in the Islands. The cathedral at Kailua was consecrated, as stated in our last general letter. It is built of stone, and is a substantial structure. At the consecration, and afterwards for a short time, there appeared to be a little waking up; and a few suspended church members joined them. But most of these have been convinced of their sin and folly in uniting with them; and they have returned to their former standing in the church. The priests are artful and very active; and they leave no means in their power untried to persuade the people to embrace their religion. The novelty of their modes of worship is passing away; and its attractions are becoming less every year. The more intelligent of the people are beginning to think for themselves; and they examine the claims of Romanism to their belief and acceptance, as also its accordance with the Bible. It is not so easy to persuade people who have the word of God in their hands to become idolaters, as those who are destitute of such a guide. STATION REPORTS. A PART of the business of the Sandwich Islands mission, at its late meeting, was to hear reports from the different stations. Many of the facts communicated by the brethren were both interesting and encouraging; but the foregoing letter will give a general idea of their nature and import; so that a brief summary in addition will suffice. Hawaii. houses" have been built at out-stations under the It appears that three "comfortable meeting care of Mr. Coan during the year, at an expense of full two thousand dollars, and that preparations are making for the erection of others. The people have enlarged their hearts towards some of the benevolent societies, their contributions having amounted to eleven hundred dollars. Of this sum nine hundred dollars were paid into the treasury of the American Board; and two hundred dollars were divided between the American Peace Society and the American and Foreign Anti-slavery Society. The Hilo boarding-school has enjoyed its usual prosperity. The number of pupils is fifty-one, of whom thirty-four are church members, nine having been received during the past year. The native teachers have been paid principally by the government. Owing to this fact, the institution has drawn nothing from the treasury of the mission, beyond the salaries of the teachers who were sent from this country. Dr. Wetmore's The Mormons have not been idle. They have endeavored to gain proselytes in various places, but with very partial success. And the prospect of additional accessions is by no means flatter-school for teachers and advanced scholars has ing. been in session twice; and the prospect of its usefulness is flattering. Mrs. Wetmore's school | speaks of "unusual attention to religion" for a has made gratifying progress. The report from Kau states that "no case of intoxication has come to the knowledge of the mission during the year." About three hundred dollars have been contributed for the spread of the gospel, the children having “done nobly" for the mission to Micronesia. Assistance has been rendered in building four houses of worship. Kailua and Kealakekua have been greatly blessed. The churches are permitted to speak of a gracious refreshing, the fruit of which is seen in the return of many backsliders, and the conversion of a large number of the impenitent. More than three hundred persons have professed their faith in the Savior for the first time. The people of Kohala have enjoyed unusually good health; but a cloud has rested on all their secular interests. And yet their contributions have amounted to nearly seven hundred and fifty dollars, about three hundred dollars having been given for missionary purposes, and about two hundred and fifty for the support of the pastor. The church has not been extensively revived; though there have been some indications of spiritual life. The inhabitants of this island have not been unmindful of the claims of the gospel. They have given nearly five hundred dollars for the support of their pastor, and eighteen hundred dollars for the erection of two churches, in addi part of the year, as the fruit of which many backsliders have been reclaimed, and a number have made a public avowal of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Two or three houses of worship at out-stations have been repaired at considerable expense. The contributions for different objects, including one thousand dollars for the pastor's support, amount to more than two thousand dollars. The Second Church in Honolulu exhibited but few indications of spiritual life during the first part of the year. A number of church members joined Alexander, the young prince, and his brother Lot, at a feast commemorative of the Restoration of the Islands; and their orgies continued for more than three weeks. Few of these fallen disciples, if any, furnish the least evidence of contrition. During the winter a season of refreshing was enjoyed; and twenty-seven backsliders were reclaimed. Thirty persons were also propounded for admission to the church. The donations for benevolent purposes, including about four hundred dollars paid to the pastor, amount to nearly fourteen hundred dollars. There has been a gradual increase of interest in the truths of the gospel at Ewa; and the congregation is larger than usual. About fifty persons have declared themselves on the Lord's side, some of whom appear very well. In January last the people began to make preparations for raising twenty-five hundred dollars to shingle the church. They have also given nearly one hundred dollars to missions, besides what they have paid for the support of their pastor. The report from Waialua says that the people are advancing in their comforts, agricultural implements, &c. "Five important and substantial bridges have been built at a cost of nearly three thousand dollars." No case of intoxication is known to have occurred among the natives during the year. The contributions are larger than they were in any previous twelvemonth, the amount being about one thousand dollars. The church is peaceful and harmonious; and very few cases have called for discipline. tion to one thousand dollars contributed in labor and materials. “A fine new station school-house" has been completed, at an expense of more than thirteen hundred dollars. The monthly concert The people at Kahuku have made "commendcollections have amounted to more than six hun-able progress in industry and improvement." A dred dollars. There has been greater progress in civilization, perhaps, than during any previous year; and it appears that the births have ex ceeded the deaths. Oahu. The number of pupils in the Punahou school is about forty, a majority of whom have made "commendable proficiency in their studies." There has been a pleasing work of grace in progress during part of the year; and eight or ten have professedly given their hearts to the Savior. good framed house of worship has been erected and paid for; and more than one hundred dollars have been raised for the support of the pastor. The attendance on the services of the sanctuary has been good. In no other year has there been more interest in sustaining public worship at Kaneohe. Of the three congregations belonging to this station, two have been under the care of native preachers. The contributions have amounted to more than seven hundred and fifty dollars, one hundred dollars having been collected at the monthly The report from the First Church in Honolulu concert. Kauai. Though there has been no revival at Waioli, a number “have been found seeking the Lord;" and nearly sixty have joined themselves to the people of God. The church is reported as "quiet;" and there have been but few cases of discipline. The amount collected for benevolent purposes exceeds five hundred dollars, nearly one-fourth of this sum having been received at the monthly concert. The Waioli select school has about forty pupils, "who have been orderly, and have generally made commendable progress." LETTERS FROM MR. CLARK. THE readers of the Herald are already acquainted with the contemplated mission to Micronesia. In November last two brethren sailed from this country, with their wives, for the purpose of making known the gospel in "regions beyond" the Hawaiian Islands; and in January another missionary and his wife followed on the same errand. It was expected that the Sandwich Islands mission would co-operate in the execution of the plan, and that their churches would contribute largely towards the expense. The expectations of the Prudential Committee in this respect have been fully realized. Indeed, the liberality of the people at the Islands, natives and foreigners, has gone beyond their most sanguine anticipations. And it may be added that thus far the enterprise has gone forward in very favorable circumstances. The Mission to Micronesia. Two or three letters have been received from Mr. Clark, pastor of the First Church in Honolulu, which contain the latest information in regard to this important undertaking. The first of these communications, dated June 10, is as follows: We have great reason for encourageThe Treasurer's report ment thus far. will show you that prior to May 1, about five thousand dollars had come into the treasury from Hawaiian sources, including sums paid by churches whose pastors are wholly supported by the Board. Caroline for the new mission has come Since that time the purchase of the subject to our people a few Sabbaths up for consideration. I proposed the since, and I am happy to say that they have contributed about nine hundred dollars for this object. More than half of the first cost of the vessel has already been raised in Honolulu. The remainder will doubtless be obtained in other parts of the Islands. A society has been formed among the children of missionaries and ex-missionaries for the support of Rev. L. H. Gulick, one of their own number; and one or two hundred dollars have been raised for this purpose. This is certainly a very encouraging beginning. The mission is exciting much interest among our people; and they are coming up to the work with one heart. Our first plan was to make an exploration; but further thought, and more recent information, have brought us to the unanimous decision to go forward, with the intention of establishing the Two native mission without delay. helpers, with their wives, are engaged to go out with the mission. Kekela is also expected to go and return. The brethren will take only a part of their supplies at present. The vessel will probably go out again in the course of a year, and take more native helpers, if the way is open. Providence is evidently beckoning us onward in this enterprise. We will go forward, therefore, trusting the issue to Him who sees the end from the beginning. I now write you for the first time as secretary of the Hawaiian Missionary From another letter of Mr. Clark, dated June Society; and I herewith send you our 15, the following extract is taken: "The beginfirst report. I cannot but regard the ning promises well. If the American churches formation of the society last year as would raise the same amount annually, according exceedingly opportune. It is destined, to their means, your treasury would be overflowI trust, to act an important part in carry-ing. The First Church in Honolulu, besides ing forward the missionary work in this supporting their own pastor, building their own portion of the world. Agreeably to your meeting-houses, &c., has raised within a few suggestion, the general meeting voted to months nearly one thousand dollars for foreign employ the agency of the society in missions." carrying forward the Micronesian mission. The officers of the society residing at Honolulu will act as a sort of Prudential Committee in conducting the business, responsible to the whole society, and to the parent society in Boston. The King's Letter of Commendation. Mr. Clark wrote again on the 10th of July as follows: At the date of my last letter, we were expecting to be on our way by this time. | Taylor; singing, "Wake, isles of the south," But it has taken longer than we antici- &c.; reading the minutes of the council, convened pated to get things in readiness. We are to organize the mission church of Micronesia," hoping now to sail July 13. The mis- by Rev. S. C. Damon; reading articles and sion is still exciting much interest in covenant by Rev. L. Smith; consecrating prayer this community, both among natives and by Rev. R. Armstrong; fellowship of the foreigners. A little church has been churches by Rev. S. C. Damon; charge and formed, composed of the three brethren instructions by Rev. E. W. Clark; remarks in and their wives, and the native helpers the Hawaiian tongue by Rev. Mr. Kekela; who accompany them. We trust it will remarks by Rev. L. H. Gulick; singing, "Ye be as a city set on a hill in Micronesia, Christian heralds," &c.; benediction. a light to enlighten all those dark islands. I suggested to Mr. Armstrong a few weeks ago, that a letter from the King to the authorities in those islands might prove of service to us. We have just received a letter, signed and sealed by his Majesty, of which the following is the English: Kamehameha III., of the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau, King, sends greeting to all chiefs of the islands in this great ocean to the westward, called Caroline Islands, Kingsmill group, &c. Peace and happiness to you all, now and forever. Here is my friendly message to you. There are about to sail for your islands some teachers of the Most High God, Jehovah, to make known unto you his word for your eternal salvation. A part of them are white men from the United States of America; and a part of them belong to my Islands. Their names are as follows: B. G. Snow and wife, A. A. Sturgis and wife, L. H. Gulick and wife, E. W. Clark, J. T. Gulick, Opumu and wife, Kaaikaiaa and wife, and Kekela. H. Holdsworth is captain of the vessel. I, therefore, take the liberty to commend these good teachers to your care and friendship, to exhort you to listen to their instructions, and to seek their acquaintance. I have seen the value of such teachers. Choctaws. STATION REPORTS. with this mission. Though the accessions to THE past year has been one of prosperity some of the churches have been less than in sev eral previous years, it will be seen that the Wheelock church has been greatly blessed. The whole number of those who have been received into Christian fellowship, exceeds one hundred. And the progress of the people in education, industry, and general improvement has been marked and palpable. Stockbridge. Mr. Byington has been absent during the whole year, on account of ill health. Mr. Pierson, who was expected to occupy his place till he should return, became wholly unable to labor; and the life of this young brother was even supposed to be in jeopardy for a time. In these circumstances, the interests of the station must of necessity have suffered more or less. But it is hoped that Mr. Byington will be able to resume his charge at an early day. Wheelock. The boarding-school at this station has had We here on my Islands once lived in igno- forty-five pupils, thirty-six having been boarded in the mission families, one-third at the expense rance and idolatry. We were given to war, "The scholars have never and we were very poor. Now my people of their parents. are enlightened. We live in peace, and been more docile, studious, obedient and affecsome have acquired property. Our condi- tionate; nor have they ever made greater profition is very greatly improved on what it ciency in their studies than during the past year." once was; and the word of God has been The course of study in this institution prior to the great cause of our improvement. Many of my people regard the word of God Jeho-July, 1851, was published in the Herald for Ocvah, and pray to him; and he has greatly tober of that year. The more advanced pupils blessed us. I advise you to throw away have since proceeded further in the text-books your idols, take the Lord Jehovah for your which they then used; and two other studies, God, worship and love him, and he will Good's Book of Nature and Brewer's Guide to bless and save you. May he make these new teachers a great blessing to you and Science, have been added to the list. A class your people, and withhold from you no good thing! KAMEHAMEHA. On the evening of the second Sabbath in July there was a public recognition of the church referred to in the foregoing letter. The exercises were as follows:-Invocation by Rev. T. E. of thirteen have committed the Assembly's Catechism to memory, with notes and Scripture references; while another class of about the same number, mentioned in the last year's report, have studied it with Baker's Questions. Mr. Wright says the pupils have particularly excelled in correct reading and pronunciation. "Not a few have excelled in writing; and several exhibited | labors during the year, uses the following lan specimens of English composition, which afforded gratifying evidence of their attainments." The scholars have several times manifested more than usual seriousness. "They have also shown much interest in the object of their missionary association, which embraces the whole school. The avails of their work amounted last year to $54 50. They cheerfully labored in the hope of being able to raise one hundred dollars the present year. But on account of Mrs. Dana's severe illness, the school was suspended before the examination, and before an opportunity of selling their work was offered." guage: "Since the 1st of July, 1851, I have preached at Doaksville less than two-fifths of the Sabbaths, and at other places a little more than three-fifths of them. Most of the places which I have supplied, have been from forty to eightyfive miles distant. This has taken me from my family and the school under my charge, and has prevented my making those pastoral visits among the people around me, which are so necessary to a healthful moral influence. When absent on the Sabbath, the congregation has been supplied with preaching, I believe, without exception. The attendance has been good, and the messages of the gospel have been listened to with seriousness; but the influences of the Holy Spirit in renewing the heart have not been manifest, except in a few cases." The monthly concert is attended at Doaksville, and also at Fort Towson, where a portion of the church reside. The collections, considering the number present, may be regarded as liberal. The amount given by the Pine Ridge church to foreign missions the past year has exceeded one hundred and forty dollars; and more than one poses. One thousand dollars have been subscribed for the erection of a new church. "When we turn from the schools to the church," Mr. Wright says, "we have no less pleasing evidence that our labors have not been in vain in the Lord. We are met by facts in the present condition of the church, which evince that the blessing of its glorified Head has not been withheld. Forty-five have been added since the last report, forty-four of them on profession; and the present number of communicants is 272. There is, indeed, reason to fear that there are some tares growing with the wheat. But, judging from the great change in the conduct and charac-hundred dollars are contributed for other purter of most of our church members, it cannot be supposed that the tares are proportionably more numerous than they are in more enlightened lands. Over most we can rejoice, as those in whom we have hope that they have been brought into the fold of the heavenly Shepherd. But while most give evidence of being his true sheep, and exhibit the essential elements of the Christian character, it is in various degrees of excellence. In regard to spiritual knowledge and discernment of the truth, there is perhaps every grade, from the first dawn of morning to the full day. In most there is a perceptible advance in this respect." Mr. Wright also says that the interest manifested by the people generally to hear the gospel, and to have schools in operation among them, if not increased, is certainly not at all diminished. And this statement is in accordance with the testimony of other missionaries. The nation is thoroughly roused from its former apathy. Norwalk. The boys' school at this station has been successful and popular. Twenty-one names were on the roll during the past year, the average attendance having been nineteen. Three of these were boarded at the expense of their parents. Mr. Holmes has left the school, with the design of studying for the ministry; and another young man, a graduate of one of our colleges, has been sent to take his place. Pine Ridge. The boarding-school has had an average attendance of thirty-six pupils; and the course of study is similar to the one at Wheelock. Mr. Kingsbury says, "Our school has been unusually pleasant during the past term. All the larger scholars are members of the church; and their influence on the others has been salutary." An afternoon is devoted once in two weeks to the preparation of articles, which are sold for the benefit of some benevolent object. The avails amount to forty or fifty dollars a term. A Sabbath school has been taught at Doaksville, containing about fifty scholars, of whom the boarding-school pupils form a part. "Their progress has been good." Good Water. The boarding-school has been large and prosperous during the year under review. The whole number of pupils was fifty-eight; and forty-five of these were boarded in the mission family. The more advanced among them studied Watts on the Mind, botany, physiology, Euclid, &c. Mr. Hotchkin says: "The scholars have made good progress; and they have shown a disposition to improve that has been very gratifying. And it would not be very difficult to carry most of them through the course of educa tion adopted at Mount Holyoke Seminary, or any similar institution in the United States." Some of the leading Choctaws have requested that the attempt may be made, and they have Mr. Kingsbury, in giving an account of his promised their cordial co-operation. The Pru |