Though this increase of Auxiliary and Missionary operations thus far, affords Branch Societies, is by no means in pro- the surest pledge of future prosperity portion to the increased demand of la- and the strongest motive to continbour and the extent of influence which ued exertions. Though the number of might be exerted in behalf of a cause of sinners actually brought from darkness such vast and vital importance, yet the to light has not been in proportion to Managers rejoice in the smallest acces- the amount of labour bestowed, yet a sion of strength to the main body, and hope of brighter days, in this respect, is multiplication of branches on the origi- founded on the fact, that prejudice has nal stock. It is hoped that the stimulus been gradually weakening, objections will be more and more felt through every have been obviated by actual experilimb and member of the Church, and ments, and impediments removed by that a simultaneous action will defeat the persevering efforts of those employthe purposes of the enemies of the cross ed in this great work. "One soweth of Christ, by giving a more diffusive and another reapeth. Other men laspread to evangelical truth and holiness. Much might be said respecting the effects and success of other Missionary Societies, both in our own country, and in Europe. But we can only just glance at these, referring to their respective Reports for full information of their progress and prospects. It is certainly no small gratification to perceive so much of harmonious co-operation among the several sects of Christians, in endeavouring to widen and lengthen the bounds of the Redeemer's kingdom. And more especially do the Managers view with pleasure the brightening prospects opening among the aborigines of our own country, many of whom have already abandoned their heathenish worship to embrace the self-denying doctrines of Christ.

boured, and ye are entered into their labours." Those who now clear the ground and sow the seed, may not have the happiness to reap the harvest. While they are enjoying the reward of their arduous labours in a better world, others will enter into their labours, and "return rejoicing, bringing their sheaves with them," that finally, "both he that soweth, and he that reapeth, may rejoice together."

While we encourage ourselves to perseverance from what has been already done, we derive an increased stimulus from what is yet to be achieved. By casting our eye over the map of the world, we shall be convinced that much, very much remains to be accomplished, ere the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the whole earth. While PaganIn addition to other Societies in Eu- ism and Mahometanism overspread the rope which are directing their energies greater proportion of the moral world, to evangelize the inhabitants of Asia and a merely nominal Christianity, possessAfrica, and of the Islands of the sea, the ing neither spiritual life nor moral beauty, WESLEYAN METHODISTS are nobly per- produces a heartless indifference in a severing in their Missionary enterprizes, great proportion of the remainder for both at home and abroad. They now the salvation of men. This superstition employ no less than one hundred and and false religion on the one hand, and fifty-nine Missionaries, chiefly on foreign this cold indifference on the other, are Missions, in Asia, Africa, the West-In- to be overcome by "patient continudies, Novascotia, and in the isles of the ance in well doing." While the strong South Seas; and recently they have castles of the former are to be vigourplanned a Mission to the land of Pales- ously assaulted in the name of the Lord tine, two Missionaries being destined to Jesus, the apathy of the latter must be that once highly favoured, but now de- removed, and they must be roused to graded, place. By the latest accounts action, and persuaded to join the ranks from Asia and Africa, it appears that of those already engaged in this noble these important Missionary stations are work. "Who is sufficient for these in a prosperous state, continually en- things?" "Through Christ strengthenlarging their borders, and demanding ing me I can do all things." The comadditional labourers. May the good will bined onset of the Christian world, aidof Him who dwelt in the bush, direct ed and headed by the captain of their all their efforts, and multiply their seed salvation, will yet make these crooked sown an hundred fold. places straight, these rough places plain; the mountains shall fall, and the valleys shall rise, and a highway shall be opened for our God" in all places of the earth, and "all flesh shall see the salvation of Gov."

From a general review of the Missionary field, and of the means employed to cultivate it, we have much to encourage us to persevere. The success which has marked the progress of the

GRAND-RIVER MISSION, UPPER-CANADA.

Letter from the REV. WILLIAM CASE, dated Salt-Fleet, U. C. March 17, 1824. PERSUADED that every encouraging this awakening among the Indian chil intelligence of Missionary exertions is dren here follows. read with delight and profit by the nu- "The spirit of awakening and reviving merous subscribers of your Magazine among our Indian friends, had seemed and Guardian, we forward you an ac- for a season to abate, which occasioned count of the school for Indian children some fears that some of them might relately established on the Grand-River. turn to their former sinful ways. I menIn our last letters, (see Magazine for tioned my fears to brother TORRY. He 124, page 35,) we reported that a said, "Visit them from house to house,Sabbath School was commenced, and instructing and praying with them." I that we were not without hope of see- did so immediately, and found the Spirit ing a common school in operation for of the Lord with us. From this time the ensuing winter. At first we knew the work revived afresh, both among not what to do for a room, but we were the adult converts and their children. soon provided for in this respect, for an One afternoon a lad came to me, saying, Indian chief, who had been made a will you go to our house? my sister is happy subject of the late religious awak- very bad, they prayed much for her toening, kindly offered his own house for day, but she is no better. On coming the school, and retired to his cabin in the to the place, I found her sitting very woods. The school commenced the sorrowful; I asked if she was sick, she 17th of November, and has continued said not, but pointing to her heart, faithfully attended by twenty, some- said mournfully, Yogh tagh yo ya ne times twenty-five children, till the pre- re gant ho,' which is, that her heart was sent time The following is extracted not good and she felt in trouble. After from the Report of the trustees for the encouraging her to look to the Lord, we present quarter, ending Feb. 17, 1824. kneeled in prayer; when I had conclu"The trustees of the Indian School ded, she began praying with much conbeg leave to Report that, GEORGE JOHN- trition. But her mourning was soon So being teacher, the school com- turned into joy, and she shouted and mences at 9 o'clock, A. M. and continues praised the Lord for the comfort and till 4 o'clock, P. M., allowing one hour peace she received. This wrought on for refreshment and recreation. Commences and concludes with singing and prayer 2nd. Decency of manners and cleanliness are insisted on. 3d. Improper language and conduct, forbidden on pain of punishment.

the mind of her young brother of nine years, who fell on his knees and prayed aloud for mercy. Such a season of blessing we shall long remember. Perceiving that the good work was reviving again among us, the shell was blown for "The Trustees further Report, that a general meeting. Numbers collected; the school consists of more than twenty several prayed with fervour and faith; scholars, that most of these commenced several awakenings took place from this with the alphabet. Seven of them now time At the next meeting one soul was spell in words of three syllabes, and six set at liberty. Brother TORRY's visit of them have commenced reading in the ensuing Sabbath was made a great easy words. The children are quite attentive to the school,-very obedient to their teacher, and most of them tractable in learning. The trustees are much gratified with the improvement the scholars are making, both in reading and man

blessing; the word was with power, and the brethren were strengthened, and praised the Lord for his mercy and love..

"We are not a little encouraged that one of the Indian youth, a Chippaway, begins to exercise his gifts profitably. PETER (for that is his name) lately opened the meeting by a few words, and then prayed. His words were with trembling, but the blessing of the Lord attended. Among others who were awakened at this time was a lad of eleven years, who began to tremble and weep, and kneeled by his mother for her prayers. The mother was much

has taken place in his feelings and views. The news had scarcely reached Detroit of the conversions at Canara, when this once consequential native of the Forest appeared at Lovefeast at the Council House. He at length arose to acknowledge the Saviour of the Gentiles, and among other things observed, "Once me great man,-Big- -Captain,-IBut all gone now!"

Encouraging prospects are noticed in

other tribes of Indians. May this long neglected and abused people be remembered in the promises, and in the prayers of God's people.

Brother TORRY'S Misssion on the Grand-River continues to prosper. Revivals are going on in several parts of his circuit, and several of his society, both whites and Indians, are an honour to Religion, and begin to be useful as Exhorters, and Leaders of societies.

WESLEYAN-METHODIST MISSIONS.

From the February Number of the Wesleyan-Methodist Magazine, we collect the following particulars respecting the success of some of their Missionary

stations.

SOUTH-AFRICA. In the April number we inserted some extracts of a Letter from Messrs. HODGSON and BROADBENT of the Boschuana Mission. Since the date of that letter, it apppears that "considerable alarm had been excited in that part of the country through which they travelled, by the irruption of a great body of savages from the north." The war, however, has subsided, and tranquility restored, so that the Missionaries are left to prosecute their labours in peace.

BARBADOES. Much excitement has been produced in the public mind, on account of the insurrection of the slave population in this island, and many very erroneous statements have been made in the public prints respecting the conduct of the Missionaries in reference to this very unhappy and melancholy affair; some affirming that the insurgents were incited to their rebellion by the exhortations of the Missionaries, who had accordingly been implicated by the government of the Island, while others have affirmed that one or more of the Missionaries was the direct instigator of the insurrection. We were soon informed that these things were so far from being true, that the Missionaries had acquitted themselves as became the ministers of God, who, while they evinced an honourable zeal for His name, proved themselves loyal subjects to their king and country.Every successive information in reference to this subject corroborated the truth of these statements; and the last news concerning this disastrous affair, together with the desperate attempt of an unruly mob to "put an end," as the desperadoes expressed it, "to Methodism," by demolishing the Chapel, and forcing the Missionary, Mr. SHREWSBURY, to leave the Island, is contained in a letter from him to the Mission Committee of London. After detailing the circumstances which immediately preceded and accompanied this gothic act of destroying the Methodist Chapel, parsonage, the preachers' Library, consisting of more than three hundred volumes, he concludes as follows:

To trace the causes of these hostile which I speak of the Planters' cruelties, proceedings, is next my duty. This is very easy for they may all be resolved, into two; Ignorance and Wickedness.But the alledged causes are these: 1. A letter of mine which is printed in the Missionary Notices for October, 1820. They think I have given an unfavourable and untrue representation of their moral character. 2. Falsehoods daily circulated to my prejudice. Many have affirmed that they have seen some of my letters in

&c. &c. Now though I have never once, not even to a bosom friend, mentioned a single fact relative to the slaves being cruelly treated, because I know the tide of prejudice against the West Indians on this account is unreasonably strong, (for the generality of Planters are humane men,) yet it only became necessary for a poor drunken wretch to say he had seen such a letter, and every one would immediately believe him. As it

Obituary.

To the Editors of the Methodist Magazine.

DEAR BRETHREN,-You are at liberty to publish the following memoir, if you