life of so important a man was preserved during the troubles of last year, when his sudden removal might have been followed by most disastrous consequences. Thanks should be rendered, also, for the gracious support which was afforded him, during his long illness, as death gradually advanced. The power of religion was strikingly manifest in the victory, which, in this instance, faith gained over inveterate habits, pride, the love of sin, and the love of the world: nothing but Christian Truth ever obtained such a conquest. [Committee.

Such a man as Karaimoku would be a blessing to any Nation. He only wanted an early education, to have made him an accomplished Statesman. The Nation must long lament his loss, for there is no one who can fill his place. [Mr. Richards.

Tranquillity has been maintained hitherto at all the islands. On Kaahumanu devolves, of right, the guardianship of the King and the direction of public affairs; and unless her right is disputed and her authority disregarded, we fear no disturbance, nor any thing to derange the plans or darken materially the prospects of the Mission.

MATTHEW,

[Mr. Chamberlain.

A North-American Indian, of New Fairfield.

Our Indian Brother was born on the Grand River, and was descended from the Shawano Nation. He was baptized, April 6, 1817, by Br. Denke, at New Fairfield; and partook for the first time of the Holy Communion, Sept. 12th of the year following.

He led a quiet and retired life; and it was evident, that, by the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, he acquired gradually the necessary knowledge of himself as a sinner, and of the all-sufficient merits of Jesus. In many respects, his walk was unexceptionable; and he was beloved, not only by the inhabitants of our town, but also by the neighbouring Whites, on account of his inoffensive character: whenever he was led to the commission of any thing sinful, through inadvertency and unfaithfulness, he confessed his faults, and sought forgiveness from his Saviour.

In the Spring of 1824, he suffered a serious injury in his left side by a fall; which increased a pain in his breast felt before that time, so that he could no longer work nor maintain himself by the chase being, however, not confined to

his house, he indulged the hope of recovery. Last November, on his return from a visit to his relations, his disease assumed a more alarming character: he, therefore, requested a visit from Br. Luckenbach, and conversed with him very freely concerning his past life.

Being questioned as to his faith and confidence in our Saviour, and whether he could resign himself unto Him, whatever the issue of his disease might be, he answered

I cannot deny, that, at times, a thought will rise, tempting me to have recourse to the methods of the Heathen: but when I consider, that, by so doing, I should deprive myself of my portion in my Saviour, and should lose my soul, I reject such an insinuation; and resolve to yield myself with soul and body to Him who has created and redeemed me; although, on account of my rising family, I could wish to live longer.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Lord for having preserved him from all participation in the superstitious ceremonies, instituted by his relations for his recovery, during his last visit to

them.

From this time he appeared to be very happy, and perfectly resigned to the Lord's will. On one occasion he remarked

I have laid down all my sins at the feet of Jesus, and He may now do with me as seemeth good to Him. I feel truly thankful that He has shewn to me in this world that great favour to hear His Word, and by baptism to be received into His Church on earth. It is true, I have often strayed from Him, and have been a servant of sin; but He has not cast me away, and I trust He will receive me, and graciously regard me a poor sinner; and then I, an unworthy Indian, shall also be admitted to the company of the just made perfect.

He was very much concerned for his three children, the eldest of whom was only eleven years of age: and often prayed for them, that our Saviour would keep them united with Himself and His Congregation; and admonished them to

shew obedience to their Teachers and their Mother, and to follow the directions of the Word of God to their dying day. The 14th instant (January, 1825) his speedy dissolution was expected: he continued however yet two days suffering extreme pain, being for the most part delirious, but to his end trusting in Jesus; when his soul was released, and conveyed to the Redeemer's arms, as a trophy from among the Heathen. His age was about 37 years. [United Brethren.

United Kingdom.

WESLEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

THE Committee have published the following

Resolutions and Appeal relative to greatly

enlarged Contributions.

The following Letter, addressed to one of the Secretaries, is evidently written in a spirit similar to that which animated our Transatlantic Friends [see Introductory Remarks to our last Survey] to their noble and extraordinary Contributions.

The reading of the last Report filled my soul with gratitude to God for the great good already done. I remember well the goingout of the first Missionaries sent by Mr. Wesley and the Conference. I knew the men. Then, indeed, the cloud was

Little, as a human hand:
Now it spreads along the sky,
Hangs o'er all the thirsty land.

These feelings were followed by delightful anticipations of the increasing glory of the future, when the Redeemer's Kingdom shall prevail over the whole earth, and the whole world be filled with His glory! What an honour hath the Lord conferred on us, in employing us in any way in this glorious work! But why are we not more active and more faithful? It appears, from the facts stated in the Report, that there are openings among the Heathen in different parts of the world, as well as among our own fellow-subjects in Ireland and America; and LOUD, LOUD CRIES from the perishing inhabitants, Come over, and help us! And the Lord hath provided the men, (as I understand) a sufficient number for the present calls, well qualified and fully approved-a wonderful instance of Divine Goodness! Thus hath the Lord graciously done HIS part: and yet the men are not sent, for want of funds! That is, because we have not kept pace and done OUR part. Why is this?

Here is a question that concerns every one interested in the spread of the Redeemer's Kingdom. We should ask ourselves, "Have I done ALL that I could? Can I do no more?"

In putting this question to myself, I feel satisfied that I have kept pace with the GENERAL practice: that is, I have given my Annual Subscription; and have given at all the Annual Services: and my family have given, and my children are Collectors, and Secretaries to Branch Societies, and have a Missionary Box, &c. But when I consider, that, perhaps, about SIX THOUSAND POUNDS a-year, added to the present funds, would enable you to send Six more Missionaries to Ireland where they are much needed, and Twelve more to Foreign Countries, and something to increase our Schools, especially for

Females in the East whose claims are very urgent, which, if we do any thing like our duty, ought to be done IMMEDIATELY; and when I consider further, that there are about FIVE THOUSAND Subscribers on your list, of ONE Guinea annually, of which I am one-I then ask myself, "Could I not give ANOTHER Guinea to such a call as this?" I must say, I could; and, by the help of God, I will. Now, if all ONE-Guinea Subscribers would do the same-and I cannot but think it possible, with perhaps a few exceptions, which defect might be made up by others who can give a little more then here are Five Thousand Guineas at once! Then there are all those who have been accustomed to subscribe two, or three, or five, or ten Guineas, and upward, annually, who, we may presume, are the most wealthy; and, without intending any thing like dictation, they might produce another thousand. Then the present work is done: Six Thousand Guineas are raised: the men will be sent, and our Lord will give His blessing, and thousands of Heathens, and thousands yet unborn, will praise God for His unspeakable gift.

quite satisfied of its practicability; and I am Some may deem this visionary; but I am afraid we shall sin against God if we do not set about it immediately. And I must say further, that I am so far from thinking this an extravagant proposal, that I have no doubt the time is not far distant, when the people of God will feel it their duty to consecrate a MUCH GREATER portion of their property to the service of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour than this amounts to. But our Lord's Kingdom spreads by degrees: let us only follow His call, and we shall do well.

Extract from the Minutes of a Meeting of the Committee, held July 16, 1828

Read a Letter from an Anonymous Friend, proposing a plan for increasing the income, and consequently the usefulness, of the Society

Resolved,

1. That this Committee cordially approve of the sentiments contained in the Letter now read, and most earnestly recommend it to the serious consideration of every frien of the Wesleyan Missions, and of the extension of Gospel Light and Truth.

2. That the Committee, deeply affected by the necessity frequently imposed upon them by the state of their funds, of rejecting most interesting and importunate entreaties to extend their Missionary Operations, are constrained to appeal to the friends of the Society, on the painful situation in which they are thus placed, of either refusing help to those who are perishing for lack of knowledge, or of venturing on an expenditure utterly unwarranted by their present resources.

3. That such are the extraordinary openings for Missionary Engagements, and so nu

JEW'S SOCIETY, TWENTIETH REPORT.

State of the Funds.

THE amount of Contributions, during the year, is considerably less than the total amount of the year preceding Notwithstanding this diminution in the total amount, there is an actual increase of 1841. 13s. 4d. in that portion of your income which arises from regular contri

butions: the diminution is under the head of Legacies received; which, during the former year amounted to 20157. 3s. 1d. and during the year just closed only to the sum of 997. 19s: no real defalcation, however, is likely to take place eventually under this head, as your Committee have received official intelligence of Legacies to which your Society has become entitled during the past year, but which have not yet been paid to your Treasurer.

The Legacies here mentioned amount to about 44001. Investigation of Expenditure, with Remarks.

Immediately after your last Anniversary, your President suggested the importance of appointing a Special Committee to investigate into the General Expenditure of the Society, and to ascertain whether any or what reduction could be made therein... This Committee have had many Meetings. In some items of the account, they have proposed a reduction of expense; but, in others, which might perhaps at first sight appear most to require such a measure, they have not thought it their duty to recommend any alteration. On the whole, after a long and patient investigation, they have not found themselves able to recommend so considerable a reduction as was at first anticipated, without diminishing the efficiency of the means at your disposal for carrying into effect the great purposes of your Society... Your Committee beg to quote the concluding observations of the Special Committee on the general subject of their investigation

Before they conclude this Report, your Committee wish to add a few general observations on the Expenditure of the Society, because they have reason to believe that many false ideas are abroad on the subject. Your Committee fully allow that it is the duty of the persons appointed to manage Societies like yours, to give to their constituents a clear and intelligible account of the nature and extent of the expenditure of the sums committed to them; and your Commitee are equally of opinion, that, having done so, the Managers of such Societies are entitled to

claim from those constituents a full confidence in the integrity of their motives, and of their desire properly to execute the duties with which they are charged. It is true, they are bound regularly to receive and duly to examine every suggestion which may be made for the better management of the concerns of the Society; but, doing so, they have generally a right to expect the acquiescence of those for whom they act, in the measures afterward adopted. There are several reasons quite apparent, why such a course should be pursued.

1st. It is evident, that those only, who from local circumstances have the means of obtaining a full and complete knowledge of the causes and necessity of any particular measure, can be able fully to understand the mode or extent of it: many items of expense, which to a casual observer may appear large or unnecessary, perhaps, on examination by one possessing greater means of information, appear decidedly just and proper.

2dly. It should never be forgotten, that the Managers of Societies must decide PROSPECTIVELY, while the results of their decisions are viewed RETROSPECTIVELY: it must be

clear, that many an expense would have been avoided, if those who decided on its necessity could look into futurity.

3dly. Your Committee believe that the members of the Society in general, and especially those who reside in the country, have a most inadequate idea of the degree of labour and attention needful for the proper management of the business of the larger Societies in the Metropolis, and consequently must have an equally inadequate idea of the expense necessarily connected therewith.

Other reasons might be added: but your Committee forbear; satisfied, that these considerations are fully sufficient to induce Christian Minds to take a candid and favourable view of such points, as may at first sight appear to them not quite satisfactory.

Jews in England.

On the subject of your Operations among the Jews in England, your Committee would observe, that they have not been inattentive to their spiritual wants; but have endeavoured to take every opportunity of stirring up their Christian Friends to exert themselves on behalf of their Jewish Neighbours, in those towns where they are to be found. In some places this has been accompanied with an evident blessing; and individuals, whose names it would not be judicious openly to mention here, have been awakened to a sense of their lost condi

tion as sinners, and have been led to seek for mercy through Jesus, their long-neglected Messiah. Some of these have been publicly admitted into the Church by baptism; and though, in a few instances, the expectations formed have been disappointed, yet in several others, your Committee receive pleasing accounts of their stedfastness in the faith,

as evinced by a consistent Christian Deportment.

In London, your Missionaries, and others connected with your Society, have from time to time gone forth among the Jews; and several of that Nation have, in consequence, presented themselves for further instruction.

During the past year, two Jews have been baptized at your Episcopal Chapel... The Monthly Lectures continue to be preached to the Jews by your Chaplain: frequently a considerable number are present.

Schools.

Six boys and nine girls have been admitted during the past year: three boys and seven girls have been put out as apprentices or servants; and three boys and four girls have returned home with the consent of your Committee. The testimony received of the conduct of the children who have been placed out in Christian Families has been generally favourable. The progress made both by the boys and girls in religious knowledge was also pleasingly evident to those who witnessed their public examination in Lent.

There are, at present, in the Schools 41 boys and 47 girls: the Boys, your Committee have the satisfaction of knowing to be in an excellent state of order and discipline; but, among the Girls, they regret to say that a spirit of insubordination has been recently manifested, which however is now subsiding, under the judicious measures adopted by the Ladies' Committee.

Publications.

Your Committee have issued from their Depository during the year, 2481 complete Copies and 22,125 Portions of the Hebrew Old-Testament Scriptures2110 Hebrew New-Testaments-1039 German-Hebrew Prophets-1000 copies of the Judeo-Polish or Jewish Pentateuch-and 627 copies of the New-Testament in the same language; besides many thousand Tracts in Hebrew, Jew. ish, German-Hebrew, French, and Eng

lish.

Your Committee have much satisfaetion in being able to report, that they have fully completed and stereotyped the 12mo. edition of the Hebrew OldTestament Scriptures: the Committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society, in addition to a donation of 100l. in a former year toward the original expense, have purchased 1800 copies at the cost price.

The edition of the Old-Testament Scriptures in the Judeo-Polish, or more properly the Jewish Dialect, has been printed in this country as far as the Five Books of Moses: your Missionary, the Rev. A. M'Caul, having however stated that he thought it could be printed in Poland at a less expense, your Committee have consented to the printing of the Prophecy of Isaiah in that country as an experiment.

With reference to the revision of the translation of the Hebrew New.Testament, your Committee have to state, that Dr. Neumann has sent over a portion of his observations and corrections, which are now in the course of examination by some eminent Hebrew Scholars.

Students and Missionaries.

Your Seminary, in the opinion of your Committee, has a most important bearing on your future Missionary Exertions; and it has been their object to render it as efficient as possible. There are, at present, Seven Students, of whom two have been received during the past year: two, Messrs. Lawrence and Pauli, (the latter a Converted Jew,) have been recently appointed to the Missionary Work, in the capacity of Catechists, and are on the eve of departure: one is shortly expected to arrive: and other applications are under the consideration of your Committee. Three other individuals have entered the Missionary Field during the year, in connection with your Society-the Rev. W. Ayerst, B. A. late of St. John's College, Cambridge; and the Rev. M. S. Alexander, who was lately ordained by his Grace the Archbishop of Dublin, and an account of whose conversion from Judaism [see p. 558 of our Volume for 1825, and pp. 155, 400 of that for 1827] has been given in a former Report, have been stationed at Dantzic; and C. Czercher, a Converted Jew, has been appointed Assistant Missionary in Poland: he had been previously engaged in the work for a considerable time, under the direc tion of your Missionaries there.

In their last Report, your Committee were compelled to notice, with regret, the depressed state of health under which your highly-valued Missionary, the Rev. A. S. Thelwall, then laboured: it is now their duty to inform you, that, during the last year, circumstances have arisen, which have led to a dissolution of that connection which has for so long a time subsisted between him and your Society.