in great weakness; yet a serious attention was given. Some, we understand, came fifteen miles to hear the word. It is very seldom that the people in this region can have the opportunity to hear a sermon. God be with us, and enable us to preach unto them the Gospel.

Monday, July 31.-Brother Chapman's fever still increases. He is brought very low; but we hope not dangerous. We have great reason to be thankful, that God has kindly spared the health of brother Palmer, and given him skill and activity to attend upon us in this trying emergency.

Tuesday, Aug. 1.—A second cabin has been obtained. We have now room for the sick, where they may be comfortably situated. Since we landed we have discharged all our hands, except two, whom we have kept to take care of the boats, and assist the family.

Thursday, Aug. 3.-All appear to be growing better except brother and sister Chapman. Their fever is not yet broken.

Saturday, Aug. 5.-Brother and sister Chapman are still very low. But in most of the countenances of those who have been sick, we perceive the marks of returning health. Food begins to be relished. And were it not for paroxisms of intermittent, or ague and fever, with which most of us are visited, some every day and others every other day, which are distressing and debilitating, the general health of the family would be much better than for several weeks past. The intermittent which has generally followed as a consequence of the bilious remittent, is found to be very obstinate and unyielding to medicine.

Lord's Day, Aug. 6.-Sister Chapman is better. Last evening, our fears for brother C.'s safety were greatly excited.His fever appeared to be taking a turn. This morning his symptoms are more favourable. We feel thankful to God for sparing him through the night. To-day he has been weak and restless, but we trust better this evening. His soul, in his sickness, appears to be at rest in Christ, his Redeemer. He has spoken with freedom on the precious theme of religion, and seems to be wholly resigned to the will of God. This evening he

has been led to inquire, "Why has the Lord thus afflicted us? Wherein have we gone astray? Have we not the greatest reason to humble ourselves before God?" The answer to these solemn questions is obvious. We have been too much elated with our prosperity. God, in putting us in the school of affliction, prepares us for our work. Attended meeting this day in one of our cabins. About thirty present; some from a distance. Brother Vaill preached in the morning from Rev. iii. 17, 18-in the afternoon, from Heb. iv. 11. Some humble attempt has been made to benefit precious souls in this land of moral darkness. May God enable us, by our preaching and example, to save

some.

Monday, Aug. 7-Brother C. rested more quietly last night, but his fever does not abate. This afternoon our fears have been again excited. His nerves are much affected, and his mind considerably im"paired. We have sought the Lord for him, in earnest entreaties that he may be spared to us and to the Mission. Several of the brethren and sisters, who have for some days been convalescent, appear to be relapsing. Yet no new case has occurred, except sister Cleaver, who has the ague and fever daily, but not severely.

Tuesday, Aug. 8.-Brother C. had a comfortable night, and this morning his symptoms are more favourable. It is hoped his fever is broken.

Wednesday, Aug. 9.-The tents which we brought with us we now find useful. In one of them we take our meals. Another affords a lodging place for some of the family. We have hitherto done our cooking out of doors. This has made it necessary to erect a log kitchen, which is now nearly completed.

Tuesday, Aug. 15. The past week some of the family have been gradually regaining strength, while others have relapsed; especially sister Johnson, who is at this time much distressed, but we hope not dangerously ill. Brother C. during the last seven days, has been evidently regaining strength. Brother Vaill, the week past, has had fresh attacks of the intermittent. He was able to preach but one short discourse on the Sabbath.

Friday, Aug. 18.-On the whole, the health of the family is improving; but relapses are frequent.

We

Saturday, Aug. 19.-This day finished the work of airing our flour. We have bestowed much labour on this article, that, if possible, we may be able to preserve it through the warm season. have found some two or three barrels injured. We have still a supply of provisions in good order; but care is necessary to preserve it.

Lord's Day, Aug. 20.-Sister Beach was taken with the fever on Friday. She is quite sick to day. Brother Chapman has been able to walk out and assist in the exercises of this day. Brother Vaill preached in the morning from Mark ix. 24. In the afternoon a Sermon was read by one of the brethren. Previous notice having been given, about 16 children and young persons assembled at 9 o'clock in Sabbath School, and were instructed by the brethren, who were able to attend to them. The number, for the first time, exceeded our expectations; and while we have been looking for some favourable signs among the people, we consider this the most promising.

Wednesday, Aug. 23.-Sister Beach for the last two or three days, has been very much reduced. The weather, ever since our arrival in this place, has been hot and oppressive.

We hired a woman to assist us in the family, soon after our arrival; but not being pleased with her, last evening the brethren agreed to send for one, who lives at the Warm Springs, and who has been recommended by a friend. The distance is about 50 miles. We could hear of no one nearer.

Thursday, Aug. 24.-Sister Beach is very low. Her fever has not yet yielded to medicine. We hope the Lord will soon appear for her relief, and especially grant her the light of his countenance. This day sent a letter to the Board, giving a particular statement of our situation. Brother Spalding has a fever, but we trust it will prove the intermittent. The air today has been cooler. Rain fell last evening, and it falls again this evening. It is

pleasing to see some of the family again able to labour.

Saturday, Aug. 26.—Sister Beach continues in a low and critical state. Sister Foster was yesterday seized with the fever. Her health has continued good, while all the other sisters have been distressed with sickness. Her resolution

and fortitude have been great; but she is now laid on a bed of sickness. Last night a plentiful shower of rain, and the air is cooler to-day.

Lord's Day, Aug. 27.--The weather still cooler, and more favourable for the sick. Our Sabbath school is increased to about 20, and all appear desirous to improve their opportunity. The usual number attended preaching. Brother Vaill preached from Prov. xiv. 32. "The wicked is driven away in his wickedness," &c.

Friday, Sept. 1.-Brother W. C. Requa set off this morning for the Warm Springs. Sister Foster still continues very sick with the fever; but her patience and submission are comforting tokens that the Lord has not forsaken her. Sister Beach begins to mend.

Lord's Day, Sept. 3.-Brother Vaill preached in the morning a short discourse from Rom. viii. 38, 39. Brother Chapman, P. M. from Psalms, xcvii. 2. The number of hearers has been about the same as formerly. Several were present who have not attended before. Thus the audience varies from Sabbath to Sabbath. The number at Sabbath school not so great. The Sabbath has been more delightful than usual. There has appeared to be a greater desire in the family than usual, to keep the Sabbath and reap the benefit.

Monday, Sept. 9.-Sister Foster grows more unwell. Her fever has not yet subsided, and we fear how it will turn. The rest of the sick are growing better. This day purchased a couple of horses, for the use of the Mission.

Tuesday, Sept. 5.-Last evening attended the monthly concert. It was a season of refreshing. Brother Palmer was taken with the fever last night. It proves to be the intermittent. Brother George Requa is regaining his health.

Friday, Sept. 8.-Brother W. C. Requa returned; but did not bring home the woman for whom he went. He has been preserved from dangers, and his health appears to be confirmed. We are still in want of a woman to help us.

Lord's Day, Sept. 10.-The audience about the same as usual; though composed of different persons from what we have seen before Brother Vaill preached A. M. from Heb. xii. 1. In the afternoon, brother Chapman from Prov. iii. 6. Thursday, Sept. 14.-Brother Palmer has been followed with the ague and fever, and unable to attend to the sick. No member can be more needed in our present situation; and we had hoped that the Lord would spare his health; yet we would not complain; indeed, we would be thankful that he has been preserved through so long a series of sickness in the family. Sister Johnson has had a severe relapse for several days past. Sister Foster is apparently better.

Friday, Sept. 15.-At a meeting last evening, in view of the sickness which has detained the family so long in this place, and the low state of the water, which may render it impracticable for the boat to proceed till late this season: Voted I. That some of the brethren, together with Mr. Ransom, the millwright, proceed to the place of destination, as soon as suitable preparation shall have been made, in order to erect buildings for the accommodation of the family. Voted II. That part proceed in a periogue or large canoe, in order to carry up the necessary tools, and provisions, and the rest on the horses.

Lord's Day, Sept. 17.-This day brother Chapman is absent to preach at a settlement about 15 miles up the river. Brother Vaill is again visited with the intermittent.

Monday, Sept. 18.-Brother Chapman returned, and brought a very favourable account of the number who attended preaching. We have a desire to do good to the people in this part of the country, by preaching in different places, but want of health prevents.

Wednesday, Sept. 20.-At a meeting

last evening, the brethren voted, "To engage three men, to assist in taking the periogue up the river, and preparing the buildings." Sister Foster is gaining strength. Brother Palmer is, we trust, mending. Brother Spalding is still fee ble. Sister Beach low. Sickness prevails in this neighbourhood.

Thursday, Sept. 21.-Each of brother Vaill's four children has been seriously afflicted, during the past month, with the intermittent. The youngest has escaped till within a few days.

Lord's Day, Sept. 24.-Discourse A. M. from Isaiah, xlii. 16. P. M. The brethren held a religious conference; subject conversed upon," self-denial." It was a serious practical conversation. Brother George Requa has a severe relapse.

Tuesday, Sept. 26.-Called this day to bury a man in the neighbourhood, of about 60; who has left a large family. Brother Vaill preached from Psalms, lxviii. 5.

Saturday, Sept. 30.-The work of building the periogue, and preparing to go up the river, has been pursued with great diligence for two weeks past. It is expected the brethren will be able to start the beginning of next week.

Not

Lord's Day, October 1.-Discourse from 1 Peter i. 8. The audience small. one of the sisters able to attend meeting, and but part of the brethren. The sabbath school better attended than usual. In the conference subject, conversed upon "Keeping a good conscience."— This evening, held a prayer-meeting in reference to our peculiar circumstances and proposed separation.

Tuesday, October 3-Last evening held a prayer-meeting, to unite in the monthly concert; but the indisposition of some, and the pressing duties of others, in order to depart this morning, rendered it difficult to wait on the Lord as we desired This morning, brethren W. C. Requa and Redfield, with Mr. Ransom and the hired men, left us, to ascend the river to the place of destination; leaving brother Chapman and brother Woodruff to go on by land.

Wednesday, October 18.-The health of

the family much the same for the last two weeks. We have been disappointed

in the straying away of our horses, which made it necessary to purchase another, after searching and waiting about a week longer than was intended. Brother C. with brother W. set off on Monday.

Lord's Day, October 22.-Brother Vaill has been chiefly confined to the bed for some time by a severe intermittent.

Wednesday, October 25.-We are more comfortably situated, having obtained another cabin, and better prepared for the cold season, by having our other cabins improved by are places.

Thursday, November 2-On Monday evening brethren Finney and Washburn, Missionaries (from the Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions,) to the Cherokees, on their way to Elliot, called upon us, and tarried till to-day. They were in a state of great weakness, and afflicted with the intermittent from day to day. We feel happy that we have had an opportunity to administer to their comfort, and to enjoy their society. It is our prayer that God will restore their health, and soon enable them to return with their families. We trust that a mutual attachment has been formed, which will be increased, by reciprocated kindness, and perpetuated by the successful establishment of two missionary stations on the west of the Mississippi, in two different tribes of Indians, within two hundred miles of each other.

Monday, November 6.-This day Gov. Miller gave us a call on his way to attempt the forming of a treaty between

the Osages and Cherokees. The quarrel between them has been of a long standing, and appears to be stubborn.

Lord's Day, November 12.-This day every member of the family, except those who have gone up the river, has been present at worship, for the first time since we left the Post.

Saturday, December 2.-For the last three weeks nothing special has occurred, except the return of brother Woodruff this evening from the Osages. He states, that the brethren who left us in October proceeded as far as the Cherokees in their periogue, and then took horses; that, after much fatigue, they reached the place of destination on the 15th of November; that they were in good health; had purchased some stock, and were about to engage in the work of preparing buildings. He left them in three days after their arrival, and came down on business. The rain has been falling copiously for several days past. The river is beginning to rise ; and it is hoped that we may be able shortly to move forward. The family is now so far restored, that, by divine assist ance, we shall be able to go on; should the river rise sufficiently. Great have been the mercies of the Lord. What shall we render to him?

Saturday, December 9.-The river has been rising all the week and is now in a good state. We have commenced loading, and purpose, by the leave of Providence, to move onward early in the ensuing week. The family are all anxious for such a step.

I am called upon to address you, on a very solemn occasion, one which no doubt will cause nature to sink, but grace is able to triumph. May you have grace to support you in this trying hour. We are taught by scripture, as well as by observation and experience that "Dust we are, and unto dust we must return."

The Lord has been pleased, in his Providence, to call your daughter, our dear sister in the Lord, to a more noble and a more blessed employment than any she could possibly be engaged in, while in this world. She is gone-ber eyes are closed in death. In this stroke, we consider that the Mission Family, as well as yourself and her particular friends, are specially visited. But we do not mourn as those who mourn without hope. Blessed be God, while we mourn her departure, we have the consolation of hoping, that she is rejoicing in the kingdom of immortal glory. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; yes saith the spirit for they rest from their labour and their works do follow them."

Your daughter has been a very pleasant member of our family; and has endured the fatigues of the journey in a very wonderful manner: She was confined under very comfortable circumstances, and we were in hopes that all would be well; but, in a few days, her case became alarming, as also was the child's. She received the impression that she should not live, and she spoke of her departure with the utmost composure. She seemed to have given up the world and all things that are in it. All that she would request in prayer was, that her faith might hold out; and we humbly conceive that it did to the last.

And now, dear friend, cast no reflection on yourself, your daughter, or her companion, that you have been called to let June, 1821.

her go to die in a distant land. Remember that she has fallen in the best of causes; and although she has not been suffered to enter the land herself, yet, who knows that she may not, with a Mrs. Newell, be instrumental of causing multitudes to enter, who otherwise would not. Remember, that, notwithstanding David was not suffered to build God an house, yet it was well that he had it in his heart to do it; and although your daughter was not suffered to go to the Great Osages, yet she had it in her heart to do it, and we believe it is well.

May God sanctify this Providence to you, and to us, for our spiritual good. Yours, in Christian bonds, NATH. B. DODGE.

Mrs. Mary Baldwin.

Letter from Mr. Newton to Mrs.
Baldwin.
Shawneetown, May 6th, 1821.

Dear Mother,

I hasten to inform you of an event interesting to you and to me. Probably ere this, you have received the account of our distinguished mercies and favours of the last Sabbath. I have since written to Sister Sperry, of the continuance of God's mercies and favours, until last Wednesday, and a very brief account of our trials, until Saturday. I now copy for your perusal my late Journal. If your mind is not tranquil and composed, lay aside this sheet, go to the throne of grace, seek direction from God, and ask divine support.

Thursday, May 3d. Truly a melancholy day. Our trials and afflictions now commence, may the Lord prepare us for them. Last night and this morning, Betsey [Mrs. Newton] is severely afflicted with sore throat, stomach, and tongue. Early in the morning, she thinks she is better. The Doctor feels anxious-she complains of her head feeling light and her face burning, with fever-The Doctor bleeds her-she soon becomes drowsy--thinks for the 000