Burman, a language spoken by about 18 || is a school of 60 native scholars. The millions of heathen. Another missionary is expected to sail for Burmah soon. 3. CHITTAGONG, a town in Arracan, 230 miles east of Calcutta. Here is a church of 70 or 80 members, conducted by the English Baptists. This is the station vacated by the death of the lamented Mr. Colman. It has not been since occupied by American missionaries, but probably will be as soon as means will allow. II. Mission at Ft. Wayne, (IND.) Commenced in 1820. This is a central point for Miamies, Ottawas, Putawato mies, and Shawnees. Rev. Isaac M'Coy commenced and superintended this mission. He was aided by several assistants till Nov. 1822, when the mission family, consisting of 50 persons, removed to a place on the river St. Josephs, 100 miles N. W. of Ft. Wayne, and called it CAREY STATION. During his stay at Ft. Wayne, Mr. M'Coy baptized several Indians, had a flourishing school, and constituted a small church. That station is now desti tute. III. Carey Station On the river St. Josephs, 25 miles from Lake Michigan, commenced in 1822. Rev. Isaac M'Coy, Superintendent and Preacher; Mr. Johnston Lykins, Assistant Missionary and Teacher; Mr. WilJiam Polke, "Teacher for the Ottawas;" Miss Fanny Goodridge, Teacher. Here missionaries have erected five log cabins, and are cultivating sixty acres of land. IV. Mission among the Cherokees. VALLEY TOWNS, situated on the river Hiwasee, in the S. E. part of Tennessee, commenced by Rev. Humphrey Posey in 1818. Mr. Thomas Dawson, Steward and Jones, Preacher; Mr. Isaac Cleaver, FarSuperintendent of the schools; Rev. Evan mer and Blacksmith; Misses Elizabeth Jones, Mary Lewis, and Ann Cleaver, Teachers; Mr. James Wafford, Interpreter. The missionaries cultivate 70 acres of land, have several buildings, a school at Valley Towns, limited to 50 scholars, and another school at Nottle, 16 miles distant. Several Indians have been baptiz ed by Rev. Joseph Roberts, who is now Agent for the mission. V. Mission in Africa. One Station at Cape Mesurado, commenced in 1821, under the auspices of the American Colonization Society.—Rev. Lott Carey, and Rev. C. M. Waring (coloured men) Preachers. The latter is not under the particular direction of the Board. VI. Mission among the Creek Indians On the Chatahoochee river in Georgia, commenced in 1823. The town is named Tuchabanchee; the station, Withington Station.--Rev. Lee Compere, Superintendent and Preacher; Mr. - Simons, and Miss Compere, Teachers, RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTIONS. The Baptist Convention of the State of New York, held its annual session on the 20th and 21st of October, at Elbridge. The number of delegates present was large, and the business of the Convention transacted in a manner highly satisfactory to the friends of Zion. There had been paid into the Treasury during the past year $705 23, and the same sum expended, leaving a balance of $119 28, being nearly the same as last year. The Missionaries employed appeared to have laboured with zeal, faithfulness, and success. In the places where they have laboured during the past year, there have been between 4 and 500 baptized, and principally, if not altogether, through their instrumentality. It being resolved to form a union, if practicable, with the Hamilton Missionary Society, and a meeting of the Convention and said Society being agreed upon at Fenner, on the 24th day of November last, for that purpose, it was thought best not to appoint more Missionaries until after the above meeting. The Maine Baptist Convention, held its first meeting, June 23d, 1824, at Winthrop. There were present delegates from the York, Cumberland, Bowdoinham, and Lincoln Associations.-The constitution adopted, was in all its important features, similar to that published some time since in our Magazine. An agent for the purpose of receiving funds for benevolent objects, is appointed in every Association. The annual meeting is on the fourth Wednesday of June. The following are its officers: President, Rev. JEREMIAH CHAPLIN, D. D. Treasurer, Rev. AVERY BRIGGS, Professor of || MISSIONARY ASSOCIATIONS IN CHURCHES. The Committee on Foreign Missions have recommended the organization of Male and Female Societies in all our Baptist Churches for the purpose of supporting our Missionary Stations [among the Indians and the Burmans.] The general plan which they have suggested, will be found in the next number of the Magazine. In the mean time, it will be gratifying to the friends of Missions to be informed, that operations in accordance with this plan have already commenced. On MonThe next annual meeting will be held day evening, Dec. 13th, a Missionary Asin the First Baptist Church of Noblebor-sociation was formed among the male ough, on the 4th Wednesday of June, 1825, members of the Third Baptist Society in at 10 o'clock, A. M. Boston, which is made contributory to the County Auxiliary Society, already established in Boston. A Female Missionary Society has existed for some years in the same congregation, which will immediately be so modified and enlarged as to become a part of the general system recom The Baptist Convention of Vermont and its Vicinity, held its first annual meeting at Brandon, October 27, 1824.-Delegates were present from the Woodstock, Fairfield, and Vermont Associations. The leading features of its constitution are sim-mended by the Committee. We state ilar to the others in New England. Members are admitted from Associations, and from benevolent societies contributing to its funds. The following brethren were elected its officers: President, Rev. EZRA BUTLER. 1st Vice President, Rev. AARON LELAND. The next annual meeting is to be held at Bethel, (Ver.) on the 3d Wednesday of October, 1825, at 10 o'clock, A. M. The Massachusetts Baptist Convention was formed on Wednesday, Nov. 10th, 1824, at the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in Boston.---Delegates were present from the Warren, Boston, Worcester, Old Colony, Westfield, and Leyden Associations. The constitution formerly published was generally adopted. The annual meeting is fixed on the 4th Wednesday of October. The officers elected were: The next annual meeting will be held at Worcester, on the 4th Wednesday of October, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Bolles.-As the Minutes of this Convention are already in the press, we have deferred a more particular account of the Meeting till they shall have been published. It is gratifying to state, that it was peculiarly solemn, harmonious, and pleasant. these facts with a sincere desire that our churches generally, may go and do likewise. REVIVALS IN MAINE. We have just read a very interesting Sermon preached before the Bowdoinham Association, at their late annual meeting, by Rev. Daniel Chessman, of Hallowell. The information which it contains, of the state of religion among our churches in Maine, is most encouraging. "There probably never were," says Mr. C. "so many revivals of religion in this State, at any one period, as there have been this year." There have during the past year been between 20 and 30 revivals of relig ion, and not less than one or two thousand souls hopefully converted. By the Minutes of the Bowdoinham Association, we observe that the churches in Litchfield, Readfield, Sidney, Bowdoin, Hallowell, Lisbon, Livermore, Jay, and Winthrop, have been favoured with the special outpourings of the Holy Spirit. The whole number added to this Association by baptism during the past year is 458. The New-York Baptist THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, celebrated its eleventh anniversary in the Baptist church in Mulberry street, (New-York city) on the evening of the 10th of Oct. At 7 o'clock, the Rev. John Stanford, A. M. President of the Institution, took the chair, and the services were introduced with a prayer by Rev. Charles G. Somers. The annual Report of the Board was then read by Rev. Spencer H. Cone, which was followed by an eloquent and a very appropriate address from the President, from 2 Tim. ii, 15. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." After which a collection was taken up to aid the Society in the accomplishment of its benevolent and pious endeavours. Since the commencement of this Institution, twelve young men called of God, and licensed by their respective churches to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ to perishing sinners, have been assisted in their preparation for the sacred duties of the gospel ministry. Three students of divinity are at present supported in the Seminary at Hamilton, (N. Y.) by the funds of this Society, concerning whose walk and conversation, as well as their close and indefatigable attention to study, the Board have received the most cheering intelligence. LONDON BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY. port of this Society, in the London Mis- REVIVALS OF RELIGION. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. DANIEL Rev. and dear Sir, Hallowell, Oct. 27, 1824. I HAVE long had it on my mind to give you some account of the revival of religion in this place; but with your leave, I will first give you a brief sketch of the church. It was constituted the 14th of January, 1807, and consisted of 25 members. This number was gradually increased; but they had no meeting house, nor settled minister for several years. During this period they At this period, the state of the church and society was very low and depressed; the society were scattered and almost extinct; the church discouraged; poor, and unable to support a pastor, or to have stated preaching. This was, perhaps, the most trying time, which the church had ever witnessed, since its organization. A dark and stormy cloud, seemed to hang over their prospects. It was at this critical moment, that Divine Providence gave me an opportunity of visiting them; and notwithstanding present appearances, I considered it my duty, at their request, to remain with them, at least six months. In returning by water, with my family, I was shipwrecked in the month of December, and we narrowly escaped with our lives. This was a dark providence, but duty seemed to point to this place, and though cast on a distant shore, I imThe congregation mediately returned. soon increased. Even my misfortunes at sea excited the sympathy of some, whom curiosity at first attracted. So the Lord brings good out of evil. The place of worship was a large hall, capable of holding about 400. This was generally filled, and it was soon thought advisable to attempt to erect a more convenient house of worship. It was proposed to erect one 60 feet by 50; with a projection 28 feet by 7; and a cupola, 100 feet high. The estimated expense was about $4,500; all of which was soon subscribed, the contracts made, and some of the inside work finished before spring opened. In the course of the season, the house was completed, in a style rather more expensive than was at first contemplated, which, with the addition of an excellent bell of 1200 pounds, increased the expense to nearly $7,000. The house was dedicated in October, and I was installed as the pastor of the church and society. Abont two thirds of the pews were sold for nearly enough to defray the expense; and every thing seemed to be exceedingly prosperous; and the expectations of the most sanguine realized. The society increased; and the utmost harmony prevailed during all our proceedings. To the church 21 were added; by baptism 11, by letter 9, by restoration 1. Of these, 6 were males, and 15 females; and 14 heads of families. But in a little more than a year, a difficulty arose, in consequence of the debt, that was still due. The remainder of the pews could not be sold, without a sacrifice; and the society were unable to pay the debt. In consequence of this difficulty, many delayed payment, and this increased the debt to nearly $3,000. The Building Committee had this burden on their shoulders, and held the house as security. They offered to sell it to a number of Unitarians, on condition of their paying the debt. The offer was accepted, and the house was transferred from the Baptist society to the Unitarians, and remained in their possession six weeks. They having obtained a minister of their sentiments, held their worship in it, during that time. The Baptist society retired to a school house: their prospects were dark; they owned a large proportion of the property in the house, which was now useless; and they were unable, under these circumstances, to build another house. We were not idle, but in our straitened circumstances, obtained subscriptions to the amount of the debt; having understood that the Unitarians were willing to relinquish it, on that condition. Probably, however, they had no expectation, that we should accomplish it; and indeed it seemed almost impossible. We succeeded, through the blessing of God on our exertions, and agreeably to their offer, the house was again transferred to the Baptist society. This event filled the hearts of many with joy. The loss of that house would not probably have been made up, in 15 or 20 years: it would have been nearly the destruction of the church and society: it being secured was a great mercy, and called for great gratitude. During all these troubles, I felt a kind of prophetic confidence that the house would not only be restored, but that we should be blest with a revival of religion; and expressed this not only in private, but in several public meetings, many months before the event, and when there was not the least appearance of it. I felt at that time the spirit of the reformation; and the exercises of my mind led me to believe that it would come. I was supported by the promises of the gospel. In February, 1824, the church having attended to several cases of discipline, which had long been neglected, appointed a season of public fasting and prayer, to pray for a revival of religion. At the same time, in company with one of the breth ren, I visited the members of the church, to converse on the subject, and pray with each family. This had a good effect on their minds, as well as on ours. The sabbath before the fast, was a season which will not soon be forgotten; it was the first of February, and Communion day. I had an unusual degree of feeling in all the services; but at the Lord's supper, I was so was much affected, that it was with difficulty I could proceed. In the evening, a deep solemnity rested on the minds of the people, and several were awakened. The ensuing Thursday was the fast. The congregation were invited, and Christians of other denominations. The day was extremely cold, but the season pleasant. Brother Ezra Going (a student from Waterville) attended and preached in the morning, and the meeting continued from 11 till 5 o'clock. Many attended who never fasted before. From that time it was evident that the reformation had commenced. The first instance of conversion occurred the next day in my own family, in a young person, who was struck under conviction the preceding sabbath. Inquiry meetings were attended, and instances of conversion were numerous. Meetings were held, nearly every evening, and frequently in the morning or af ternoon, in private houses, for prayer and conversation with those who were anxious. The first sabbath in April, as soon as the ice was removed from the river, the ordinance of baptism was administered, and every succeeding month till the present time. The whole number received since the work begun, is 43: by baptism 39, and by letter 4. Of these, 9 were males, and 34 females; and 20 of them heads of families. Two candidates are now received; and about 20, who have a hope, have not yet gone forward. The good work is still progressing. Within a few weeks 4 have entertained a hope; and probably 50 have still serious impres sions of mind. In one family, the mother, two daughters and one son have been baptized; and another son entertains a hope. In the Congregational Society about 40 have been converted, and about 20 of them have united with that church. Several have also joined the Methodists. The whole number hopefully converted in the town, is upwards of one hundred. The church which, at my first visit consisted of only 57 members, has now one hundred and sixteen. The whole number added, since my residence here, is nearly 70; of which 50 by baptism; 13 by letter, and one restored. Of these 15 are males, and 49 females; and 34 are heads of families. The Baptist Society are now in possession of the house, and all the debts are paid. Though they have had a hard struggle, God has crowned their toils and exertions with success. The converts have hitherto appeared well; and many of them have taken an active part in the social meetings; and family altars have in many cases been erected, by those who were heads of families. We have great reason to be thankful to the Lord for all his goodness: and we speak of it that his great name may be glorified. The three churches established a union prayer meet $1 ing 12 months before the revival; during || as we hope, a dealer in the merchandise Yours in the bonds of the Gospel, EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. JOHN Rev. and dear Sir, Manchester, Nov. 23, 1824. THE Lord has recently poured out his Spirit upon his people in this place. Since the first of September, I have baptized twenty, and expect to baptize next SabThe work has probath a number more. gressed like the leaven in the three measures of meal, in a slow and silent manner. The subjects of it are free from enthusiasm, and appear to possess a deep sense of sin, and of sin in the heart. I preached and baptized two in Windhall last week, and shall to morrow, if the Lord will, preach and baptize again. A revival has begun in that place, and the brother who preaches to them is much engaged, and his labours are blessed. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE REV. Dear Brother, Lowville, (N. T.) Dec. 20, 1824. A good work of grace commenced in Lowville and Denmark, in June last. It continued through the summer, and part of the fall very powerfully; but in the month of October it seemed rather to subside. Christians, especially the newborn children of God, appear to stand fast in the liberty of Christ; and within a few days past, the work appears to revive. There are several instances of recent conversion, and the cries of the wounded are again heard. Since the work commenced, we have received by baptism 101; between 80 and 90 have been added to the Presbyterian church in the square; about 20 to the Presbyterian church in Denmark; about 20 to the open communion Baptists, and a few to the Methodists. A considerable number remain who have not as yet openly put on Christ; some of whom will probably be baptized soon. The number hopefully converted is but little short of 300! In One instance in the revival reminds us EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE REV. Dear Brother, Windsor, (N. C.) Nov, 28. In my letters which have been printed in the Columbian Star, I gave a short account of the revival of religion in this county; and a description of the state of our churches, before it commenced. I shall now take some notice of the efforts employed by us, which, with the blessing of God, may have contributed to the general reformation which at present prevails among us. In the spring of 1823, having for some time seen with regret, that all our preaching seemed as water spilt on the dry ground, which cannot be gathered; we resolved, that we would try to attract the public attention to reading the Holy Scriptures. Hence, we constituted, in a short time after, the first Sunday School ever known in this part of our State. After the nature of the institution was explained to the people, almost every one entered into the business with avidity. Many persons of respectability offered their services, either as teachers or managers; and if possible, the children exceeded their parents in zeal for the school. The first school contained about 40 constant readers; but soon after, five or six others were constituted, several of which had between 60 and 70. Whereever the schools were well attended they proved a blessing in reforming the morals and manners of the people. Testaments were eagerly sought after, and both old and young sought every opportunity to peruse their sacred contents. The most of the meeting houses, where the schools were fixed, were unoccupied for public preaching, except once a month. Consequently, three Sundays in the month had, before this, been spent in idleness. To the thinking part of the community, it afforded pleasure to find that these institutions supplied the want of preaching; and in a great degree prepared the scholars to receive the word with more promptitude. It was proposed to stop the schools as soon as the cold weather began; but before they had entirely ended, our most glorious revival commenced. In the present month there have been 59 baptized, making in all in this county, since the first of last January: 687. |