same spot, and could not succeed in introducing the Scriptures among them; but now female schools, which were then thought utterly impracticable, not only exist, but the pupils have not the smallest objection to read any thing of a religious nature. Little Henry and his Bearer is a great favorite with them all. In the boys' schools under our care, similar improvement is observable. In addition to the Christian instruction which they receive from the Scriptures, catechisms, &c. during the week, many of them now attend to receive religious instruction on the Sabbath day. We have four boys, the sons of native Christians, whom we have entirely taken under our care, and they appear to be promising boys.

Since my return I have been at two public meetings, which have afforded me much pleasure; one of the Juvenile Society, and the other of the Hindoo College. They were both much better attended than I had ever seen them before, and exhibit marks of improvement superior to what I could have anticipated in the course of two years.

LETTER FROM MR. LESLIE.

Mr. Leslie, from Monghyr, also writes to the Secretary of the English Baptist Missionary Society, the following statement of the progress of the Gospel :

Within the last fortnight we have had the open and deliberate renunciation of caste by two men, the one a byraggee, (a religious mendicant) and the other a writer, i. e. a book-keeper to the merchants. The former was on pilgrimage to Juggernaut, but was arrested on his way in Monghyr, by the sound of the gospel from the lips of one of our native preachers. He has been so far affected as to tear off the only badge of Hindooism that he had, his mala, or religious beads, and throw them openly away, saying, that having found God he would wear the badge of Satan no longer. He has been exceedingly anxious for baptism; but I have not felt at liberty yet to administer it. A little delay seems to me necessary.

The other man is a tolerably good native scholar, and has a good acquaintance with the truths of the Bible. About a fortnight or three weeks ago he was seized with fever, and imagining that his end was near, he the last week left his house, ill as he was, and came

to the abode of one of the native preachers, that he might, as he said, own publicly that which he was convinced was the truth. This he did by instantly taking up the native preacher's hooka, or smoking pipe, and applying it to his mouth. Thus his caste ceased, and now he appears as a follower of Christ. He has recovered from his sickness, and wishes also to be baptized. But to him, also, I have said, wait a little. He is a young man, and if he is indeed sincere, I have no doubt he will be useful among his countrymen,

Two women, also, belonging to a family which renounced caste for Christianity some time ago, appear to be sincere, and are likewise anxious for baptism. These I hope to add to the church soon.

The new native meeting-house which I erected about a year since, being attended beyond all my expectations, I am now engaged in erecting another much larger in a different part of the town. Things have taken an amazing turn. When I came here first, I could not in any way get the people to let or sell me a piece of ground for building; but, in this instance, the ground was openly obtained for me by a very influential Hindoo.

[Eng. Bap. Mag.

MISSION TO LIBERIA.

Our readers cannot fail to be deeply interested in the Colony at Liberia, where great numbers have removed from Baptist churches in the United States, and now require encouragement and friendly aid. Among the estimable persons who have fallen victims to their efforts in Africa, we call to affectionate recollection the pious and devoted Holton, from Waterville College, Mr. Sessions, a devoted friend to Africa, the indefatigable colored friend, Lott Carey, and others, who soon finished their labors, and have entered into their rest. This field calls for additional laborers, and we have had the pleasure of an interview with Messrs. Graner and Dietschy, two young men from the Missionary Seminary in Basle, Switzerland, who have recently visited Boston, and are on their way as Missionaries to Liberia. A public meeting was held at Park-Street Meeting house, on Lord's day evening, the 13th inst. at which the Missionaries attended, and several addresses were delivered. Christian efforts at

the Colony are of indescribable importance, as a means of extending Christianity to the Africans who are now in the most abject state of ignorance and in the greatest darkness of heathenism. We would mingle fervent prayers with the thousands in Zion that every benevolent effort for Africa may be succeeded, and that the lives of the young men now embarking may be protracted for extensive usefulness.

INTELLIGENCE FROM ST. SAL

VADOR.

For the American Baptist Magazine.

Mr. Editor,

A gentleman of my congregation, being about to visit the city of St. Salvador, in BRAZIL, I gave him a list of questions, soliciting that he would make such inquiries, while there, as would enable him to answer them. He has returned, and obligingly furnished me with answers to such of them as he could. Your readers, will, I presume, consider them useful; especially, as the condition of other SouthAmerican cities would not vary materially, in these respects, from that of St. Salvador. Churches,

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Schools at the Nation's expense,

Convents, (supposed to contain 120 females, who have taken the

with much pleasure that prepossessions exist in favor of Americans. He found in all places that an annunciation of his nation was his best passport. This favorable circumstance will greatly facilitate missions from this country, and should excite and encourage efforts to restore the prevalence of the gospel in that interesting country.

NEW YORK STATE CONVENTION.

We have received the printed Minutes of the eighth Annual Meeting of this Convention, which was held at Whitesboro,' Oct. 1829. The Conven. tion appears to be successfully prosecuting the objects of the association. The amount of time embraced in the returns of the Missionaries for the last year, was 8 years and 23 weeks. More than 130 believers were baptized by the Missionaries, and favorable indications of revivals exist in many places. The amount received by the Convention the last year, including a balance in the Treasury, the previous year, was $4632,62-expended, $3392,75. It would be a gratifying article of intelligence, if the Minutes of each State Convention could embrace a statistical table of all the churches in the state, as it would exhibit the number of ministers, the churches destitute of pastors, and various other items of an interesting nature.

on this great work, when on his mission to the American Indians, and multitudes were the happy subjects of grace. May there not be an error at present in the efforts for the Indians, by devoting a greater portion of funds and of labors for civilization, than for their awakening and conversion? Danger may also exist in cherishing too much zeal and expending too large a portion of funds to erect places of worship, instead of employing missionaries to visit places which are destitute of a stated ministry. By the English Magazines, we perceive that

considerable attention is now excited

to preaching in the open air, and thus finding access to persons who do not repair to places of worship.

A writer in the Evangelical Magazine remarks on this subject:-"The example of Wesley, Rowland Hill, Matthew Wilks, John Hyatt, should operate as a stimulus; also that great and illustrious example of ministerial zeal, the immortal Whitfield, who, on one occasion received notes from near

ly 1000 persons, who were pricked to the heart, and led to cry out, What must we do to be saved,' from the effect of his preaching in one day in Moorfields."

The expediency of preaching in the open air will be determined by existing circumstances; but that increased efforts should be made to extend the preaching of the gospel, must be apparent to every Christian. Faithful ministers should more frequently visit neighborhoods and villages where the truth is not exhibited, and thus carry the rich blessings of the gospel to men's doors. Efforts of this nature, have often resulted in the awakening of sinners, and the establishment of Christian churches. Christ says to his minsters, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."

DIFFUSION OF RELIGIOUS KNOWL

EDGE.

The dissenting denominations in England are making commendable efforts for diffusing information on religious subjects, with a view to give stability to the principles of dissent from Episcopacy, and to scatter the darkness of Papal superstition. A society has been formed, comprising the different denominations, for the purpose of circulating publications adapted to accomplish their object. The Com

mittee of this Society announces the following subjects for discussion:

Among the first of the subjects for original composition, to be treated by writers of known talents and piety, are the following: The Importance of Right Sentiments of Church Government: a View of the State of the World at the time of our Saviour's Appearance; the Constitution of the Primitive Church; the Spirit of Primitive Times; the History of Christianity to the age of Constantine; the History of the Western and Eastern Churches; the Ecclesiastical History of England; Lives of the most important Individuals during

the successive Periods of Ecclesiasti

cal History; on the Deficiencies of the Reformation; the History of Christianity in North America; on Establishments of Religion.

troduced, and adapted for general cirAmong the reprints to be earliest inculation throughout the congregations, will be found selections from the wri

tings of such men as Owen, Henry, Delauny, Pierce, Graham, and various

of the Reformers.

F. A. Cox, LL. D. Hackney,

or University of London, J. BENNET, D. D. City Road, Secs. R. VAUGHAN, Kensington, T. PRICE, Spital Square,

RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Advice to a young Christian, on the importance of aiming at an elevated standard of piety. By a Village Pastor. Rev. A. Alexander, D. D. Princeton. With an Introductory Essay, by the

Mr. Carne, the popular Author of Letters from the East, is about to produce a third volume of that work, embracing Anecdotes and Descriptions from personal observation, of great interest, as regards Sacred History.

Elements of Natural History, or, An Introduction to Systematic Zoology. By John Howard Hinton, A. M. London.

Sympathy; or, the Mourner comforted and advised. By the Rev. John Bruce. 12mo. London.