MISSION HOUSE, NEW-YORK. Letters from Missionaries. Dec. 15th to Jan. 15th. LODIANA MISSION.-Rev. J. Porter, Oct. 15, 1842.-Rev. J. Newton, Oct. 15.Rev. J. Caldwell, Oct. 15. CREEK MISSION.-Rev. R. M. Loughridge, at Mobile, Jan. 2, 1843. TEXAS MISSION.-Rev. W. C. Blair, Oct. 15. NEWS FROM THE MISSIONS. But few letters from the missionaries have come to hand during the last month. INDIA. Mr. Porter writes as follows:"Since the [English] school has been under my care, business has gone on so much in the same strain that I have had nothing particular to write about it. Its average attendance has been just the same as last year. A full account will be given in the Annual Report of our Mission. The foundation of a new house is laid, and in three months we may hope to see it nearly, if not quite completed.-Brother Rogers left us yesterday. It was hard to part with a brother endeared to us by an intimate ac. quaintance of nearly twelve years standing. But since God bids, we would bow in cheer. ful submission to him, who sees best to take away a brother, a sister, or even a beloved wife." CREEKS.-We have given extracts from Mr. Loughridge's letter on another page, which we hope will lead to his being supported by the prayers of the people of God, and also to his being joined before long by those who shall be fellow-labourers with him in his important mission. There are few openings amongst our Indian tribes, for missionaries from our branch of the church, that possess claims of equal weight. TEXAS.-The Rev. W. C. Blair writes: -"During the last six weeks we have been in a state of considerable alarm on account of Mexican invasion, but have been permitted to remain at home and attend regularly our meetings for public worship and Sabbath school-even the Monthly Concert was attended on the Sabbath evening of this month. ... The Mexican settlements on the St. Antonio River are broken up, the inhabitants being required to remove either east or west. Most of them have gone to ".... In reviewing the past year, I see abundant cause for special thanksgiving. In the midst of alarm and danger our lives have been preserved, and we have been favoured with unusual health, nor have we suffered want of either food or raiment. The little church organized in the commencement of the year has, it is true, been dispersed; the Elder and several of the members hav. ing remained east of the Colorado since the Yet they are only invasion of last spring. waiting the restoration of peace, that they may return. "I have made some progress in my know. ledge of the Spanish language, and have had the opportunity to distribute a number of books, to Mexicans who promised to take care of them and peruse them diligently." "CHINA OPENED." The late news from China is deeply interesting. The war between the British and the Chinese is ended. The Chinese have yielded to all the demands of their powerful foes-agreeing to pay twenty-one millions of dollars, partly for the destruction of British property, and chiefly for the expenses of the war; and consenting to open several cities to the British for commercial purposes, and to cede the island of Hong Kong to the British government. This island is situated in latitude 22°, about thirty-five miles from Macao, and not far from the main land. It is a hilly and sterile spot, small in size, and of a sparse population; but possesses a fine harbour, is conveniently situated for ships engaged in the Canton trade, and will doubtless become an important place. Before this war Canton only was accessible to foreigners for commercial transactions, and these were conducted under jealous and embarrassing restrictions. Hereafter Canton is to be "open" to the British for com. merce, and besides this city four other important places are to be open in like man ner-viz: humanity, all must rejoice that this war is now at an end. The settlement of this unhappy contest will undoubtedly have an important bearing on the work of Christian Missions. Already large numbers of Chinese are accessible to missionary efforts, who a few years ago could not be visited but at the peril of life, and when visited, could not be instructed on account of the vigilance of the Mandarins. Macao, a Portuguese island, under Roman Catholic influence, was then the only place on the borders of China, where the missionary's family could live, and the missionary's la bours among the Chinese of the island were greatly restricted. Macao will now be de 1. Amoy, in latitude 24° 27' north, capitol of the island of the same name, which is an appendage of the province of Fo-Kien. Amoy has a population of 150,000; its harbour is one of the finest in the world, and its merchants are spoken of as very wealthy, and largely engaged in the black tea trade. The British have their station for the present on Ko-long-soo, a small island opposite Amoy, where the Rev. Mr. McBryde, of our Board, and several other American mis-serted by Protestant missionaries, most of sionaries have also taken up their abode. 2. Fou Tchou-Fou, or Foo Choo-Foo, capitol of Fokien, on the river Min, in lat. 26o 4', 435 miles north-east of Canton, with a population of 400,000—the emporium of the black tea trade. 3. Ning-Po, in the province of TcheKiang, in lat. 29° 58', opposite Chusan, the largest of the islands which form the Chusan Archipelago. Ning-Po has from 250,000 to 300,000 inhabitants, who are largely em. barked in foreign trade; the trade with Japan is said to be chiefly in their hands. whom have already taken up their abode on Hong Kong or Ko-long-soo-where the climate is better, the expense less, and the access to the Chinese unrestricted. One fact deserves distinct notice-the Romanist missionaries are already planted on Hong Kong, the first missionary inhabitants, and far the best provided with pecuniary means. We mention this to stir up the zeal of our readers; and also to show the liberal policy of the British government, which not only tolerates them, but makes them free grants of land. We do not object to their being tolerated. As Protestants we approve of it. Would it not be proper, however, for Protestant governments to demand equal toleration for the worship of their own sub. 4. Shang-Hae, or Shanghai, in the province of Kiang-nan, on the Woosung river, in lat. 31° 10'. This city is next to Canton in the importance of its commerce, as it shares largely in the trade of the Yang-jects, and for the free employment of their tse-kiang river, (the largest in China, and as some say in the old world,) and also in the trade of the Great Canal, which runs north to Pekin. The climate of all these cities is said to be good; Ning-Po and Shang-Hae, though hot in the summer, are very cold in the winter. | Whether the Chinese will comply with their engagements; and if so, whether the regulations concerning their intercourse with foreigners will not be vexatious and embarrassing, are questions about which the English papers, while they discuss them, yet do not seem to enter tain much apprehension. As to the merits of the war, in its origin and its progress, we forbear to express an opinion. It is enough for us to know that the Lord reigns, and he will make the wrath of man to praise him. For the sake of suffering missionary efforts, in countries under Roman Catholic ascendency? Why should our own citizens, for example, be treated as infidels, and denied even a Christian burial, unless it be a Roman one, in the island of Cuba ?-Let us at any rate be thankful that Great Britain is not a Romanist country, and that the wonderful progress of her arms is made subservient to the missionary designs of the Church. If France had compelled the Chinese to open their doors to the trade of foreigners, the encouragement of missionary undertakings would have been no greater than at Algiers. And let us fervently pray that Romanist influences may never gain the ascendency in Great Britain. We trust that our own branch of the Church will enter with enlarged purposes and with new zeal, on the great work of her "Lord, which is now set open before her in China. The multitudes of that nation have tory work accomplished. Our Board is now the strongest claims on our Christian com- ready to send forth additional labourers to passion, claims presented by their deep this harvest. Who will go for us? We spiritual ignorance and debasement, and trust our young brethren in the seminaries, urged upon us by their vast numbers. One- if not also some of our experienced clergythird of the human family are, in a most men, will consider the call which these dyimportant sense, waiting to receive the gos- ing millions are now sending to the churchpel. We deeply regret that that we have es, and that many of them will be enabled so few missionaries in this field;-would and permitted to say, Here are we, send us. that there were scores for every one We trust also that the people of God will now there! At the same time, we are provide ample means, so that no qualified la. thankful that as a Church we have made a bourer shall be prevented from going forth beginning, and that so much practical infor- to this great work of the Lord. mation has been acquired, so much prepara. 2d Pby. of New-York. New-York, Scotch ch. mo. con. colls. for 1842, 640,12, of wh. 543,81 prev. ackn.; do. Sab. sch. to ed. heathen youth, 108,00 164 31 SYNOD OF NEW-JERSEY. Pby. of New-Brunswick. Freehold, Village ch. mo. con. Septemb. Oct. Nov. Dec., 12,00 each month, 48,00; Pennington ch. for building ch. at Grand Traverse, 15,00; Kingston ch. mo con., 8,00; Queenstown Sab. sch. coll., since April 1, 5,75; Cranberry, 1st ch. 42,00, of which 24,00 prev. ackn. SYNOD OF PHILA. Pby. of Philadelphia. Phila., 2d ch. Pby. of W. Jersey Pittsgrove, Wig Lane Miss. Soc. 15,84; White Clay cr. ch. mo. con. 12,77; New- Pby of Oxford. Mt. Carmel ch. Rev. A. Craig and James Pby. of Sidney. 64 33 656 29 87 94 75 20 00 Salem ch. 5,00; Rev. S. Y. Wyly and lady, 10,00; Knoxville, coll. in 1st ch. and Methodist ch. 92,00; Mrs. Wm. Park and daughter, 10,00; Mrs. James Park, 2,00; Mrs. Eliza Coffin, 4,00; a friend,' 2,00; Rodgersville, Rev. Wm. B. Carter, 10,00 135 00 Pby. of Nashville. Gallatin ch. coll. 45,00; Nashville ch. mo. 156 06 Pby. of 'N. Alabama. Florence, Ladies Miss. Soc. 186,62; Mrs. Pope's Sab. sch. class missionary box, 6,50; Miss R. Gray's do. 10,75; Miss Elizabeth Gray, 3,00 201 06 206 87 MISCELLANEOUS. 'Friends,' 100; New-York, Mrs. Halliday, 5,00: a friend,' for Furrukhabad Mission, 100,00; Auburn, N. Y. Mrs. Harriet Witherill, for Rev. R. W. Sawyer, 10,00; Lawrenceburg, Ky.. 'a friend,' a freewill offering to the Lord's treasury for recovering from sickness, 5,00; Houstonville, Ky., Fem. Miss. Soc. per Mr. Scovel, 57; Hindsville, Ind., 'a stranger's don.,' 1,00; Pittsburg, Pa, Johnson & Stockton, 4,00; a citizen,' per Mr. Annan, 25,00 307 00 Total, 4305 27 DONATIONS RECEIVED AT FOREIGN STATIONS Previous to Nov. 1841. LODIANA-India.-Lieut. Hawkins, Rs. 11, for High School; Dr. Logan, 37, for High School library; Bhala Singh, 5 pice.The following was received for the Education Fund: Sir C. M. Wade, Rs. 250; Capt. Cunningham, 100; Col. G. Moore, 57; Capt. G. Tylee, 56; Capt. Campbell, 16; a friend,' 4; E. Windsor, 5; A. Hews, 16; R. Hodges, Esq., 10; Capt. Hyslop, 30; Capt. Alexander, 24; W. P. Barreltey, 5; Capt. D. Ewart, 25; Capt. Larkins, 5; Cash refunded by beneficiaries, 13; proceeds of paintings sold, presented to mission. fam. by Dr. Baddeley, 300 Rs. 964 05 girls' sch. 50; Mrs. Timmings, sup. orphan girl, 25; Mrs. Wright, in part for two do. 22,8; Mrs. Montgomory, for one do. 50; Rev. Mr. Bowley, towards sup. boys, 100; mo. con. colls. and a 4 anna sub. 119,8; Lieut. Grant, sup. orphan boy, 30; Mr. Ledlie, do. 20; Mr. Clive, do. 27; Mr. Murphy, 4; Major Gardner, 100. --The following received for orphan school: R. M. Bird, Esq., 100; R. Montgomery, Esq. 50; A. Lang, Esq. 50; J. Turner, Esq. 80; Mrs. Lowther, 32: M. Smith, Esq. 50; F. Currie, Esq. 50; Rev. J. H. Morrison, 25,9; Dr. Laughton, 50; Capt. Wheateley, 25: Mrs. Wright, 38; Mrs. Lane, 60; Lieut. Grant, 50; J. T. Rivaz, Esq. 50; Rev. W. Bowley, 63, Mr. Farran, 3; four anna sub. 2; Mrs. Hunter, 3; an orphan,' 3.-The following for Chapels: J. T. Rivaz, Esq., 50; A. Lang, Esq. 50; M. Smith, Esq., 50; Mrs. Lowther, 50; R. Montgomery, Esq. 50; F. Currie, Esq. 50; Col. Tapp, 200; Lieut. Norris, 20; Mr. Finnie, 10 2903 20 FURRUKHABAD-Major Gardner 50 0 0 Total Rs. 4216 12 5 THE DOMESTIC MISSIONARY FEBRUARY, 1843. BOARD OF MISSIONS. THE DUTY OF CHRISTIANS TO SEND THE GOSPEL TO THE DESTITUTE. destitute are the most insensible of their wants, yet they are not out of the reach of the Gospel. "The word of God is quick and powerful," and often by penetrating the hard heart gives sensibility to those who were before unfeeling. The Gospel produces some effect on all who hear it, but to some it is a savour of life unto life. Perhaps the Gospel is never sent to any place, without being the means of communicating life to some dead soul. What a blessing then is the gospel! and how desirable that the "sound thereof should go out through all the earth?" Can we do nothing further to extend this Can the Church do any thing more than she has | implore help from us, and though the most done and is now doing for the benefit of the generation of men now upon earth? We have a relation to the present generation, which we have not to any other. They are living with us in the world, at the same time; many of them began, and many of them will finish their course nearly at the same time with us. We have access to them but to no other generation. The thousands of millions who lived in preceding ages were gone before we came on the stage, and all who may be born hereafter will occupy the earth when we are removed; but the present generation are our fellow pilgrims at the same time; beholding the same heavens, and nourish-rich blessing? Let every one put this ed from the same earth with ourselves; and none of them are so situated, but it is possible to reach them. There is certainly a duty arising out of a peculiar relation to the present generation. We are debtors to one another, to help one another as far as is in our power. If we can communicate valuable blessings to them without depriving ourselves, common humanity teaches that we are under obligation to do so. The golden rule is applicable here"Do unto others as ye would have them do unto you." Well, you have the Gospel,-you have the written Word,—you have the living Teacher, will you not use your best endeavours to send these blessings to the destitute? Some of our fellow-travellers to eternity are remote from us, and so situated that we cannot have easy access to them, but others are near, even at our door, and are our own countrymen, our fellow-citizens, our kindred according to the flesh; to these we may extend a helping hand; and some of them VOL. XI.-7 question to his own conscience-"Have I done all for the benefit of my generation and for my own countrymen that I can do?" Who can answer this question in the affirmative ? The truth is, there is not a Christian in the country, who has done as much as he could, and ought to have done. We are very apt to think that the little we can do, is of small consequence to the general effect; but we forget that the greatest effects may arise from the combined influences of many small causes. The rain which waters and fertilizes the ground, comes down in single drops, one or a few of which, would alone be of no value, but combined with millions of other drops, are sufficient for all useful purposes. In one respect, it is certain, we have more or less failed. We have not solicited the Divine aid as much as we might have done. In the closet, in the family, in the social prayer-meeting, and even in the public assembly, the cause of Missions has not been sufficiently re |