preached in the afternoon; and the Lord's Supper was then administered. This day six months ago, we held communion with our dear brethren in New-York. This evening Brother Fuller and Sister Howell were married. Monday, September 3.-This evening join in concert with the Christian world in supplicating mercy upon the perishing heathen. Tuesday, Sept. 4th.-Our hired men are now debilitated, and there are but four of the brethren who are in sound health. What the Lord is about to do with us, we cannot tell. We are now all in tents, and our kitchen and dining-table in the open air. The winter is drawing on, and we have not begun to erect our houses for want of a team. With what strength we have, we are now about to commence, as we have just been furnished with a good team for the business. Wednesday, Sept. 5th.-This day we commence hauling timber for our houses. May God grant us strength to accom. plish our undertaking, or grace to be submissive to his will. A number of our family are this day taken down with our common complaint. Friday, Sept. 7th.-Four men out of sixteen are able this day to labour. May we rejoice that the Lord gives us as much strength as we still possess. Sickness increasing. Monday, Sept. 10th.-Our number fo business is this day diminished one half. Last week we had four, to-day two Blessed be God that we have any. Had a very heavy thunder-shower to-day, which thoroughly tried our tents. Most of our people were drenched with the rain, but the Lord is our Protector, and will guard our health as far as is for his glory. May we be content with that. Departure of Messrs. Chapman and Fuller. Tuesday, Sept. 11th.-We experienced a very powerful rain during the night. Brother Chapman and Brother Fuller and his wife, leave us to-day, to return to their station. May God go with Visited this evening by one of the chiefs, and a number of the people of the Little Osage Village. This chief made a formal introduction, by showing some papers signed at the City of Washington, in 1812, by some of the heads of Department, signifying his good behaviour, &c. After showing these, he informed me that he had a talk to deliver to-morrow. them and bless them. Talk with the Little Osage Chief. Wednesday Sept. 12th. Held a talk with the Little Osage Chief, in which he made inquiries as to our object in coming to this place-how long we expected to stay among them-and what we calculated to do. After receiving answers to these questions, he expressed satisfaction. We then inquired whether he and his people would be willing to send their children from their village to our school when we should be ready to receive them. He said he was going to a great Council at St. Louis. The people there had always used him well, and what they told him he would do. We gave him to understand, that we were sent by good men in the great City of New-York, with the approbation of their Great Father, the President of the United States, to do them all the good in our power. He appeared much pleased, and said that if any of the people in his village should steal any thing from us, he would see that they were returned. Saturday Sept. 15th.-This day and evening we are again drenched with rain. Our situation is rather uncomfortable, but we have reason to bless God that it is no worse. We are thronged with the Indians, and have been all the week. What a view we have of the human family in its native state! Tuesday, Sept. 18th.-This evening met for business. Brothers Newton and Bright reported as follows with regard to the business transacted at the Missouri. The cost of two horses, four oxen, and seven cows with their calves, including their expenses, amounted to $295 96-100. Cash paid out by them at Franklin for postage, $9 79-100, making in the whole $305 75-100. Wednesday, Sept. 19th.-This day Brother Dodge, who has been complaining for several days, is very ill, and but few in the family are able to labour. Wednesday, Oct. 10th.-From the 20th of September to this day, such has been the state of the Family, that no regular minutes have been kept. It has been with great difficulty, that we can find sufficient help to take care of the sick; but so it has been the providence of God, that when one has been taken down, another has been raised up to assist in the kitchen, thus far. Our buildings have been for several days entirely suspended, and no business attended to, but taking care of the Family. We have, however, got our warehouse in a situation to receive goods, and have secured the greater part of them in it. The Lord has seen fit, in his all-wise providence, to make another breach upon us. On the 5th of October, he called brother Seeley's child to himself. Thus he is lopping off our tender branches. Oh, that the Providence of God, in relation to this Family, may serve to humble us, and bring us near to him. We have had much rain, which has rendered our situation uncomfortable. But the Lord has helped us through the whole, and we have abundant cause of gratitude. In this inter val, our horses have broken away from us, and as yet, we have not heard from them. Brother Newton has now gone in search of them to Fort Osage. Three men came over from the Arkansaw yesterday. They are on their way to St. Louis, and they offer to as sist in putting up a house or two. Friday, Oct. 12th.-This day very pleasant, after the rain of yesterday. The men above mentioned, go to work to erect us a house. This is a Provi dence which we looked not for. Saturday, Oct. 13th.-The Missionary Family continues very feeble. A number are very low. What the Lord is about to do with us, we cannot tell. Oh, may the afflictions which we are called to endure, serve to humble and to quicken us in the path of duty. Monday, Oct. 15th.-To-day an Indian brought home our horses, which had been strayed away a number of weeks. He found them near the mouth of the Osage River. Tuesday, Oct. 16th.-This day, the men on their way to St. Louis leave us. We are left again feeble-handed, but little can be done besides taking care of the Family. Wednesday, Oct. 17th.-Our Family are generally shaken with the fever and ague. How easy it is for the Lord to bring down the stoutest constitution to the borders of the grave; and it is equally true, that he is able to raise it up again. May we trust in him. Friday, Oct. 19th.-This day Brother Newton returned from the Missouri,. with several hands to assist us in putting up our houses. He also agreed with a man to come soon, and put up four or five by the job. This begins to cheer our prospects. May we suitably notice the good hand of Providence in this event. Saturday, Oct. 20th.-Our Family still remains feeble, but we trust it will do us good to be afflicted. We need chastisement, to prepare us for our work. Tuesday, Oct. 23d.-This evening, met for business. Brother Newton reported, in relation to his late jaunt, that he had purchased a horse for twenty-five dollars; that he had engaged a number of men to assist in erecting our buildings; that he was treated with great hospitality by the people below, and that his expenses during the ten days he was gone, were only seventy-five cents. Wednesday, Oct. 24th.-This day one of our houses was finished, and Dr. Belcher and wife, sister Comstock, and sister Weller, all very feeble in health, removed from their tents to the building. Thursday, Oct. 25th.-Our Family are yet feeble, and sister Montgomery's case seems to be somewhat alarming. The Lord has brought us down in sickness, and lopped a tender bud; but in Christ. Oh, that we may all be prepared to follow. Monday, Oct. 29.-This day we follow the remains of our dear sister Montgomery to the grave. So mur. lemn indeed is the reflection, that she must be cut down so soon; but it is the will of God, and we would not murWe rejoice in the consolation, that what is our loss, is her gain; that while we grovel here in the dust a little longer, she is rejoicing in the heavens, where neither sin nor sorrow can ever enter. Tuesday, Oct. 30.-This evening sister Belcher is delivered of a living child. She has been in a low state of health for a long time. She is under as favourable circumstances as can reasonably be expected. The child is very all these, his hand has been gentle. feeble, and the life of each is very pre Perhaps we are verging on to more severe trials. Oh, may we hear the voice of God, and be humble. Death of Mrs. Montgomery and her child. Saturday, Oct. 27th.-This evening sister Montgomery was delivered of a living child, but it did not survive until morning. She appears to be as comfortable as as can be expected. Lord's Day, Oct. 28th.-Attended public worship as usual. Sister Montgomery appeared to be comfortable this morning, until about eleven o'clock, when her countenance changed, and she fell into a swoon, in which she continued till evening, when she expired. Thus fled that immortal spirit, which, from a youth, bas had a longing desire to spend her life in the Missionary field. God, in his providence, suffered her to enter it, and took her to himself. It may be said of her, as it was of David, that she did well that she bad it in her heart to build God an house among the heathen. We have no doubt of her real piety, and devotedness to God. We believe she has gone to reign with June, 1822, 63 carious. What the event will be, time will determine. The doctor himself is very low with the fever and ague. Oh, may the Lord bless them, and soon raise them all to health, together with all the sick of the Mission Family. But submission is our duty. Wednesday, Oct. 31st.-This day four hands arrived from the Missouri, to put up some of our cabins. Preservation of their goods. Friday, Nov. 2d.-We have this day examined the principal part of our goods in our warehouse. Our provisions, such as hard bread, flour, and meat, have saved remarkably well; and very little of our clothing has received any damage. When we open our packages, and find the great abundance of the necessaries of life, which have been collected for our use, our hearts are impressed with gratitude to our Divine Benefactor, and with thankfulness to our Christian friends for the great kindness they have manifested to us for Christ's sake. Oh, that we may remember that ours is the responsibility for the improvement of these tributes of Christian benevolence. This night Dr. Belcher's child expired. Thursday, Nov. 8th.-This day another of our buildings is finished, in which brother Jones is accommodated. Saturday, Nov. 10th.-Brother Dodge's youngest child, which has been sick a number of days, appeared to be extremely low through the day, and died in the evening. The Lord gave, the Lord hath taken away-blessed be the name of the Lord. Brother Seeley is attacked with a violent pain in his side. Tuesday, Nov. 13th.-Brother Seeley's case grows more alarming. He has a violent pain in his side, and a severe cough. Dr. Belcher and his wife are very low. Brother Bright, and a number of others, are feeble. Thursday, Nov. 15th.-Brother Seeley continues to be very sick. He thinks he shall not recover. He stated that he had a note against a man in the place from which he came, the avails of which he would will to this Mission. Friday, Nov. 16th.-Brother Seeley's house is finished; but his health is such, that it is very doubtful whether he ever enters it. The hand of God is upon us, and O, that we may profit by it! Monday, Nov. 19th.-We move bro. ther Seeley into his house. He is very weak, but we hope his symptoms are a little more favourable. Tuesday, Nov. 20th.-A house is finished for the accommodation of bro. ther Dodge. Brother Chapman and brother Requa, from Union, arrive this evening at our establishment, and are calculating to continue here a few weeks, for the purpose of studying the Indian language with Mr. Williams. Brother Pixley joins with them. At a meeting for business this evening, it 'was agreed that we set apart the 25th day of December next, as a day of thanksgiving and Prayer. Death of Mr. Seeley. Thursday, Nov. 22d.-This morning brother Seeley seemed to be as comfortable as could be expected. At 11 o'clock, he was taken out of his bed for the purpose of having it made. He was apparently refreshed by the change; but in the after part of the day, his countenance suddenly altered. His eyes were set, and he became speechless, and in a short time, gave up his immortal spirit to the God who gave it. Thus death is making ravages among us, and lessening our numbers for the labours of the Mission. Friday, Nov. 23d.-This day we attend the funeral of brother Seeley. How solemn and instructive are the providences of God. Although he is afflicting us, yet his mercies are abundant, and entitled to our warmest gratitude. May we not be left to repine at the afflictions which are laid upon us, but may they, through Divine Grace, work within us the peaceable fruits of righteousness. Tuesday, Nov. 27th-This evening met for business. Resolved, That by the consent of brother Jones, he take our children to his own house, and school them. Considering the situation of our family, the present state of the health of our physician, and the liability that he may be sick, as well as others, we therefore Resolved, That brother Montgomery turn his attention to the study of physic, as he can find leisure. Wednesday, Dec. 6th.-Since the 28th of November, nothing material has taken place. Our sick generally are gaining very fast, and we hope the Family will soon enjoy a comfortable state of health. The business of erecting our buildings has gone on very prosperously, and we are all comfortably situated in our log cabins. ANNIVERSARIES. NEW-YORK FEMALE UNION SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SABBATH SCHOOLS. Sixth Anniversary. This anniversary was celebrated in the Reformed Dutch Church in NassauStreet, on Wednesday, the 24th of April. The exercises were commenced with Prayer, by the Rev. Mr. SOMERS, of the Baptist Church. The Annual Report was read by the Rev. Dr. MILNOK, of the Episcopal Church. An address was delivered by the Rev. Mr. SUMMERFIELD of the Methodist Church; and the concluding Prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. TRUAIR, of the Presbyterian Church. Several hymus were sung by the Scholars; and the whole of the exercises were highly appropriate and interesting. NEW-YORK AUXILIARY FEMALE BIBLE SOCIETY. Sixth Anniversary. This Anniversary was celebrated at the City Hotel, on Thursday, the 25th of April. At the request of the Society, Gen. MATTHEW CLARKSON, the first Vice President of the American Bible Society, presided on the occasion. The meeting was opened by the Rev. SELAH S.WOODHULL, with reading the 72d Psalm. The Annual Reports of the Society, and of the Juvenile Female Bible Association, were read by the Rev. Dr. MILNOR; and an appropriate Address was delivered by the Rev. Wм. MCMURRAY. The receipts of the year amounted to 893 dollars, of which 63 dollars were paid into the Treasury by the Juvenile Female Association. In the course of the year, the sum of 700 dollars was presented to the National Bible Society, 780 Bibles and 100 Testaments were distributed, and about 180 ladies were employed in ascertaining and supplying the wants of their respective districts. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION SOCIETY. Sixth Anniversary. The celebration took place on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday the 7th of May, at half past three o'clock, the Officers of the Society, and the Superintendents, Teachers, and Scholars convened at the Hospital, and moved in procession to the front of the City Hall. An address was then delivered by the Rev. J. M. MATHEWs, and rewards were delivered to the Scholars. The number of Scholars present on this occasion was computed at about three thousand. In the evening the Society and many of its friends met at the Methodist Church in John-Street. At S o'clock, RICHARD VARICK, Esq. the President, took the chair. The Annual Report was read, and the Officers and Committee were elected for the ensuing year. There are forty-two Schools connected with the Union, about 540 Superintendents, Teachers, and Visiters, and above 4000 Scholars. |