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Jérémie, although we are there greatly opposed by Popish influence, yet God has singularly blessed his work in that part of his vineyard, not only with the conversion of souls, but also with the hope of the erection of a building, to be devoted to the public worship of God.

At Port-au-Prince we have great reason to rejoice in the gradually increased extension of the Redeemer's kingdom. We have many difficulties to contend with, and may expect many more of every kind. In fact, it is not to be expected that Satan will allow his kingdom to be shaken, without a great effort to maintain it. Truth, however, is in the end stronger than error, and light never failed to chase away darkness at last. We have never had a rapid increase in numbers; but we have been gradually increasing now for some time past, and have still the hope of its continuance for some time to come. There is, indeed, much to deplore in Hayti; but, with regard to religious liberty, we have much to be thankful for the fact of our preaching in the streets of a country where Popery reigns, is perhaps one of the greatest proofs that could be given of the toleration with which we are favoured. In fact, notwithstanding all we have to lament, as to increasing, and sometimes unhappy, changes that are taking place with regard to civil and political matters, we have much to rejoice over and be thankful for as to the general cause of God, not only with regard to the feeling of the country towards the truth of Christ, but also for the harmony and peace which prevail within our borders.

We have been truly delighted and thankful to see that our young candidate, Heureaux, was received by the last Conference as Assistant Missionary : this will doubtless be a valuable help to us in our increasing work. It would

also have been highly acceptable to us had our other young candidate, Lilavoie, been received; but I suppose we must not expect too much at once. I trust, however, that this favour will also be granted to us, especially as the individual referred to is showing a growing fitness for our work.

We are, upon the whole, encouraged in our labours, and are looking out for greater things than these. A few days since a Missionary landed here from the United States, who has been a Romish Priest. He is a Frenchman, and therefore, as to language, ready for his work; and it is to be hoped that he will be useful in this country.

We shall not be able, for some time to come, to make a great show in finances in this District, in consequence of continued depreciation of the currency of the country; but it must not be for a moment imagined that our friends here are not exerting themselves on this subject. I would remind our friends at home, that, in addition to what is done in our societies to help in the support of the Mission, great progress has been made with regard to Mission-premises and Mission-property in general. The property at Port-au-Prince has now a good chapel upon it, and also a good school-house, both of which are free from debt; while, at the same time, two public schools are supported in the Circuit, without any reference to the Committee's funds. Also at the Cape we have new premises, with chapel and Mission-house, and the efforts in behalf of the expense of the buildings have been in every way ho nourable to that Circuit; while at the same time two schools are also in the Circuit, principally, if not entirely, supported on the spot. In fact, there is every reason to hope, that as Hayti has now begun to help herself, so she will continue to do increasingly.

RECENT MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. CHARIBB-TOWN, HONDURAS-BAY. -I trust a brighter day is beginning to dawn on our work at Charibb-Town. The Charibbs, as a people, are deeply sunk in ignorance and superstition, and exhibit all the characteristic fruits of Heathenism. In December last I appointed our old and tried friend, Mr. John Armstrong, a native convert, to take charge of the Charibb-Town station, as Schoolmaster, &c. In January Mr. Armstrong writes,-"I am sorry to

say, that I cannot report much progress in any thing here: a total indifference to all that is good is the chief object I can clearly perceive. I may state, however, that a person who has three wives has been induced to put away one; another, who lives with two wives, says he will leave both and be married to another, in order that there may be no jealousy between the present two: you will see from this, that some little good is doing." March 31st, Mr. Armstrong writes,-" The transac

tions of the last three months are not of such a nature as to claim any particular observations from me, though it has pleased the Lord to grant us an addition of five members, three of whom were backsliders. The Charibbs are just like other men, and show the real condition of human nature in its fallen state: the sacred image of the Creator being defaced, all the powers of their minds are subverted, they walk in darkness under the immediate government of the prince of this world, and are found glorying in those things of which they ought to be ashamed. Alas! I speak from sad experience: God alone can make the crooked straight. On Good-Friday not a single Santo made his appearance: the worshippers of Baal repaired to Mullins-River, a settlement about ten miles distant. We may, from this secret movement of the enemy, suppose that he finds his powers weakened in this quarter. It will be our duty to follow up this retreat of his, keeping up the skirmish, holding fast every foot of ground we may gain on his outposts, and securing our adversary by mighty prayer."

A short time since, on a Romish Priest making his appearance at Charibb-Town, one of our members, a converted Charibb, holding an appointment under the Government, came to our Teacher to acquaint him of his arrival; and, in the fulness of his zeal, desired to know if he should "turn him off the place." "No," said the Teacher, "take the Bible to him, and request him to expound the Second Commandment." The Bible was taken; the word of God was quick and powerful, it was too much for the Priest to grapple with; and on the following

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morning he very quietly took his depart-
ure. "The entrance of God's word giveth
light." We use every effort to circulate
this word. Many of the Spanish Roman
Catholics are now in possession of God's
word; that word is read by them; light
is shining upon their minds.
of them are dissatisfied with their pre-
sent religion, and even ridicule some of
the ceremonies in which they engage.
Doors of usefulness are opening in this
country on every hand. Our daily
prayer is that the Lord of the harvest
would send forth more labourers.-Rev.
Joseph Webster, April 12th, 1849.

ST. CHRISTOPHER'S.-We have just held our examination of our day and Sunday school children belonging to the Wesleyan Schools in Basseterre. It was a pleasing sight, to behold upwards of three hundred assembled in our large chapel, surrounded by our kind friends, and at the head, as President on the occasion, our excellent Governor, MACKINTOSH. He remained for three hours, and appeared to be much pleased with what he saw and heard. His lady was there also for some time. Just before he retired, he presented me with his second donation of £10 sterling: this was the same sum as he gave last year, which you will see by a reference to our school-account.

His Excellency has taken a lively interest in the welfare of the schools in this island. All our schools, which, like our chapels, form a chain around the island, have been visited by him repeatedly. I shall be glad if you can find a corner in our Notices for the above note, inasmuch as it may induce others who are called to fill such elevated situations to imitate so good an example.- Rev. R. Hawkins, January 9th, 1849.

POSTSCRIPT.

(From the "Watchman" of January 16th, 1850.)

THE Quarterly Meeting of the London District Auxiliary Missionary Society was held on Friday evening, January 11th, at the Centenary Hall. The Rev. the President in the Chair. The Meeting was very numerously attended.

After the regular business had been transacted, the propriety of entertaining certain proposals of change in the constitution of the General Society, introduced at the last Meeting of the District Committee, was brought under the notice of the Meeting.

Objections to the introduction of such subjects into the Local Committees were strongly urged, on behalf of the officers of the General and District Committees, who recommended that this Meeting should

strictly confine itself to the proper business of such Committees, as defined by the rules of the Auxiliary Society; and that the Meeting should speedily conclude, there being a desire to have an opportunity, in a distinct and subsequent friendly meeting, of answering certain injurious misrepresentations which had been of late widely circulated. It was then moved, seconded, and almost unanimously carried,-That this Meeting do now adjourn. The Meeting was adjourned accordingly.

The President was then requested, by the numerous friends and supporters of the Society, who remained in the room, to resume the chair, for the purpose of free conversation on the general subject. After solemn prayer, and some preliminary conversation, Mr. Hoole directed attention to an anonymous circular, containing severe accusations against the financial management of the Society; and refuted them very luminously and succinctly. After hearing his and other statements, the following Resolutions were passed with warm and general feelings of approbation, there being only four dissentient votes from the First Resolution, and none from the remaining Three :

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Moved by COLPITTS HARRISON, Esq.; seconded by JOHN W. GABRIEL, Esq.; supported by WALTER GRIFFITH, Esq., and CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL, Esq.;

"That the cordial thanks of this Meeting be given to the Secretaries and Treasurers of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, for the frank, candid, and satisfactory manner in which they have met the wishes of this Meeting by the explanation they have given.”

Moved by JOHN VANNER, Esq.; seconded by EDWARD CORDEROY, Esq.; supported by R. M. REECE, Esq.;

"That this Meeting hereby expresses its unwavering attachment to the Wesleyan Missions, carried on under the direction of the Wesley an Conference; its fixed resolution to maintain unimpaired the constitution of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, and to endeavour to promote the interests of that Society by measures in accordance with its established constitution; and its perfect confidence in the integrity of its Officers and Committee, and the practical wisdom and efficiency of the general management of its affairs."

Moved by WALTER GRIFFITH, Esq.; seconded by WILLIAM BOURNE, Esq.; supported by JOHN LIDGETT, Esq.;

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"That the preceding Resolutions be inserted in the Watchman,' the Missionary Notices,' and the Wesleyan Magazine.'"

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Moved by JOHN VANNER, Esq.; seconded by JAMES HUNTER, Esq.; supported by J. W. GABRIEL, Esq.;

"That the cordial thanks of this Meeting be respectfully presented to the Rev. the President of the Conference, for his very kind and able conduct in the Chair."

LONDON: PRINTED BY JAMES NICHOLS, HOXTON-SQUARE.

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