hearts. "Thus," says this laborious missionary, "hath the Lord preserved me through the dreary wil derness; where, in the name of my Master I have endeavoured to preach one hundred and sixteen times; baptized seventeen persons; and administered communion." In a communication of a recent date from Mr. Davenport, he informs the Board, that during the last sermon he preached in Potter county; 25 miles from the place where God had poured out his Spirit; three or four were pierced to the heart; and had been baptized by the Rev. Thomas B. Beeby. In a letter from the poor but grateful inhabitants of these counties, they desire him to inform the Board that they believe God will reward them in the world to come ten-fold, for sending the gospel to them. They say the work is great, and the change won derful. Rev. Benjamin Oviatt has been engaged in Missionary labour, for more than three months in the State of Pennsylvania. His time appears to have been diligently employed in preaching; visiting from house to house; and administering the ordinances of Christ. Among other particulars he states, that in Perry township, where he preached, he found an old man and his wife who had experienced religion; and had been waiting a number of years for an opportunity to be baptized. He describes that part of the country as being in a very deplorable condition, as to religious privileges. There are, he says, a few lonesome, scattered brethren and sisters, who had not seen a Baptist minister for five or six years. They meet as a church only twice a year, on account of their living at such a distance from each other. They had one of these meetings while Mr.Oviatt was there. Six persons came forward on that occasion to relate their experience, and the following Lord's day four of them were baptized, in the presence of a large and solemn assem bly. It was the first time that baptism was ever administered in this place. He remarks, "I appointed a meeting for the next Sabbath in Tuscarora valley. After sermon i repaired to the. water, and baptized four. The following Friday we met fifteen miles from that place, on my way home. One man followed me fifteen miles on foot to be baptized; and four young women walked the same distance. Here I baptized two persons. The next day they walked four miles to Millerstown, where I preached to a large assembly, and baptized four candidates. It was the first time the ordinance of baptism had ever been administered in that place. In addition, he observes, to the meetings I have already mentioned, I have preached in many other parts of this truly destitute country, and have reason to believe that the Lord has blessed my feeble efforts. I have seen old saints rejoicing, while young converts were lisping forth the praises of the great Redeemer. I can never forget the morning when we were called to part from each other. Oh! the tears, and heartrending sighs of those dear disciples of Christ. They fell on my necksaying, dear Brother, how can we part with you? shall we ever see you again? do come and see us again. When I reflect on their situation, that they do not hear a sermon from year to year; I feel as though I could bid the world farewell, and go and preach to them." Besides the above mentioned brethren, the following Ministers received appointments from the Board, for the respective periods affixed to their names. Rev. Henry Hudson Ebenezer Nelson Thomas Conant Samuel Churchill m. W. 3 6 10 w. likely to be most beneficial to its numerous patrons. Some of the persons to whom missionary appointments were offered, have not found it convenient to accept them; others are now pursuing their itinerary labours; and from others we hope soon to hear, that they went out in the fullness of the blessings of the gospel, and have returned to their families in safety and peace. As the Board have the direction and control of the American Baptist Magazine, it may perhaps be expected, that they should take some notice of this work in their Report. It is with feelings of regret they have to state, that the number of copies now issued from the press,is considerably less than at the last annual meeting. The principal, if not the only reason which has been assigned by agents, who have given up the work, is, the great scarcity of money in the interior of the country. Probably other circumstances which it is not necessary to mention, have diminished the number of subscribers to the Magazine. The Board would avail themselves of this opportunity to express a hope, that it will receive increasing patronage. They would respectfully suggest to pastors of churches, and to others, who are decided friends to the work, whether they might not by some renewed exertions extend its circulation. It would not be proper for the Board to say much of the character of the work. Its readers will judge of it for themselves. But they may be permitted to state, it has been their prevailing desire to make it a vehicle of authentic and interesting religious intelligence, and to inscribe on its pages such original communications as were Amid their regrets, however, they have the pleasure of informing the Society, that five hundred dollars have already been received by their Treasurer since the last annual meeting, as clear profits from the Magazine. The Board indulge a persuasion, that the facts which are brought to view in this Report, will supersede the necessity of any arguments to shew the practicability and importance of domestic missions. The great want of religious teachers in large, but thinly inhabited portions of our country-a want, which from the very nature of the case, can only be supplied by Missionaries, should lead Christians in populous and wealthy districts to ask themselves, whether the duty of furnishing this supply has been felt by them in any degree proportionate to its magnitude and their obligations. The Board rejoice that the objection, "you can do these poor scattered people no good," is completely refuted. In proof of this, they confidently appeal to facts-good has been done-missionaries have entered the field. They have prayed and toiled. They have sown the seed, and watered it with their tears; they have watched its growth, and in due time they have reaped the fruit of their labours, and have returned home rejoicing. While these facts should dispel our fears and excite our gratitude, they should also, encourage us to make greater exertions. Allow us, brethren, in relation to the special objects of this Society, to beseech you in the language of the apostle: "Be ye not weary in well doing, for in due time ye shall reap, if ye faint not." Signed in behalf of the Board, DANIEL SHARP, Sec'y. Missionary Intelligence. BURMAN MISSION. DEPARTURE OF MR. PRICE FOR INDIA. THE following communication has been received from a correspondent at Salem. THE Christian character should ever be distinguished for its zealfor its faith in the promises of God, and for no distrust respecting the final accomplishment of his word in relation to the heathen. The mission to Burmah has at times looked gloomy appearances unfavourable to the propagation of divine truth encircled our brethren: the change in the government of the country, from having a monarch who was comparatively mild in his reign, to one the very reverse: the necessity which our brethren were under of relinquishing for a time their public labours, and indeed in looking out for another station when they should be driven from Rangoon-was enough to fill their minds with extreme anxiety. Blind unbelief would say, Nothing can be acaccomplished there. The mission must be given up: all the labour bestowed, and expense incurred, are lost to the cause. But God, who is ever faithful, at this moment of severe trial, beamed upon them the light of his favour: ten persons were hopefully converted toGod,and made profession of their faith in Christ, and some of them distinguished characters among the Burmans. Is brother Judson dismayed under this trial? Ob, no-still engaged for Burmah, and his whole soul rejoicing in the work. But should he, with his brethren, finally be compelled to retire to another station, yet Christians should rejoice that on that idolatrous spot, the seed of divine grace has been sown, and that it will there prosper-for the month of the Lord hath spoken it. : Animated with a measure of the same spirit, the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions in the United States, some time since determined to send out as a missionary, the Rev. JONATHAN D. PRICE, M. D. to join the mission at Rangoon. Mr. Price is a native of New-Jersey: about twenty-five years of age and ardently engaged in the work of his divine Master. He received his education at Princeton college, and studied medicine under the patronage of the Baptist Board of Managers, in the University of Pennsyl vania. While waiting for a conveyance to Rangoon, on the 20th of March last, Dr. Price was solemnly ordained to the work of an evangelist, in the Sansom street Baptist meeting-house, at Philadelphia. On this occasion the services were peculiarly interesting. The Rev. Thomas Griffin preached from Isaiah ix. 7. "Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice, from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this." Rev. Dr. Staughton gave an affectionate and solemn charge, from Rev. ii. 10. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life," and prayers were offered by Rev. Dr. Allison. An opportunity offering at Salem, (Mass.) for a passage to Calcutta, Dr. Price left Philadelphia, with his lady and child, and arrived at Salem, on the 22d of May last, where they were most cordially received by their Christian friends. Their passage had been previously engaged, and the necessary arrangements made for their comfort. The visit of Dr. Price at Salem, was rendered peculiarly interesting YE Messengers of Christ, Mountains shall sink to plains, Go, spread a Saviour's fame; To the most guilty and deprav'd The ship not sailing on Saturday, Dr. Price had the satisfaction on the ensuing Lord's Day morning to witness the baptism of eight persons by the Rev. Mr. Bolles, being some of the fruits of the work of God in this place. It was now a certained that the ship would sail in a few hours. Brother Price attended public worship at the Bap ist meeting house for the last time in his native country. Much feeling was manifested on this interesting day. After the usual religious exercises of the morning, Brother Price rose and addressed the congregation as follows: Before he bade a final adieu to his native shores, he said, he wished to state to those present, the exercises of mind by which he had been induced to devote himself to the missionary cause. It was now thirteen years since his attention was first directed to this subject. A short time previous, he had united himself to a Presbyterian church in The minister of that place, observing bis zeal and activity, ask ed him one day whether he would wish to preach the gospel? "O, sir," he replied, "I am unworthy of such an honour" But, answered the minister, apart from the dignity of the office, would you wish to preach the gospel? Would you be willing to proclaim it where you would be exposed to daily insult and abuse? Would you proclaim it among the heathen? "I would with all my heart," was his reply. He began to prepare himself for the work. But now innumerable obstacles appeared in his path. How could he forsake his kindred and friends, and the sweets of civilized life, to become a companion of degraded and idolatrous heathen? The thought was agonizing; but yet some must make the sacrifice, or the heathen perish; and who rather than he should do this? This consideration, however, did not destroy his unwillingness. While he was a member of Princeton College, his prayer was not that his duty might be clearly indicated, but that it might not be his duty to leave his native land. For about five months, during which he continued in this determined opposition, he was wretched. As he approached the close of his twenty-first year, he resolved to set apart his next birth-day as a day of prayer, to ascertain, if possible, the will of the Lord respecting him. The time for a final decision had arrived. Toward the evening of that day, a friend, whom he had been desirous to see, and who is now publishing the news of salvation to the heathen, called upon him. The visit was unexpected. He regarded it as a signal interposition of divine providence. Inconversation with this friend,the objections which previous to that time had existed in his mind, were entirely removed. He determined to hesitate no longer, but engage with his whole heart in the work of evangelizing the heathen. Soon after, in reading an account of the Baptist Mission at Calcutta, some doubts arose in his mind re specting baptism. He examined the subject, and became convinced that he had never been baptized. He accordingly joined a Baptist church. Since be formed his decision respecting his future course, which was a little more than four years ago, he could say he did not know of one day during which he had not been happy. He had decided respecting his future life deliberately, and by experience had been taught that the path of duty was the path of happiness. He could also look forward undismayed to the difficulties and trials which awaited him, for his heart confided in the faithfulness of him who had said, "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." In view of the afflictions before him, he could say with Paul, "None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear to me, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the Gospel of the grace of God." At twelve o'clock, brother and sister Price, with their child, were accompanied by a number of Christian friends to the wharf, (and would have been by nearly the whole congregation, had it not been ascertained that it was impracticable for them to arrive in season.) They immediately embarked on board of the ship Acasta, Capt. Cloutman, and sailed for Calcutta. "Jesus! the banner of thy love, I'll bear to darken'd climes afar, Thy Star to Bethlehem led the sage, To pour his offerings at thy feet; May the same Star the world engage, To make thy conquests all complete." ENGLISH BAPTIST MISSION. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM DR. CAREY TO REV. DR. BALDWIN, DATED Serampore, April 5, 1820. My dear Brother, I HOPE you will attribute my neglect of writing to any thing, except neglect of you. I cannot indulge a feeling of neglect towards brethren whose actions kindly declare that they are actuated by the same sentiments with myself, and though in a different sphere of action, are pursuing the same object that I have been pursuing for the greater part of my life, and which, I trust, is much more dear to me than life itself. The accounts we receive from America are highly encouraging to us; and have the effect of stirring us up to greater exertions in the work of the Lord. What immense engines are now employed to spread abroad the knowledge of Christ, and to do good to men. Bible Societies, Missionary Societies, and benevolent associations diversified in almost every possible way, and directed to almost every possible object! Almost all these associations of men engaged in the same pursuit, almost all this combination of effort, almost all this vast appropriation of wealth; and almost all that good-will to others, that benevolence of feeling which pervades all denominations of Christians;-almost all these have appeared, and have grown up to their present magnitude, within the last thirty years. When I see the works already wrought, and look forward to the probable effects of the present efforts made for the establishment of our Redeemer's interest in the world, I can scarcely help anticipating the accomplish |