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1 THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT *. OF TIE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE JHetl)oiit0t (gpistopal Cfjurci). Nero-flork: PRIN TED A T TH E CONFERENCE OFFICE., JOSEPH LON GKIN G, PRINTER

2 OFFICERS AND MANAGERS F o r Officers. R e v. BISHOP HEDDING, President, BISHOP WAUGH, 1st Vice President, BISHOP MORRIS, 2d do. BISHOP HAMLINE, 3d do. BISHOP JANES, 4th do. J. P. DURBIN, Corresponding Secretary, GEORGE LANE, Treasurer, LEROY SW ORM STEDT, Assistant do. M r. JOHN B. EDW ARD S, Rec. Sec. Managers. S. D a n d o, W. B. S k id m o r e, J. B. O a k l e y, S. H a l s t e d, R. M e a d, Sen. D r. J. L. P h e l p s, H. M o o r e, D r.s. T h r o c k m o r t o n, F. G o d in e, D. D r e w, F. H a l l, P. E. C o o n, J. R a y n o r, G. T. C o b b, O. L o v e l a n d, J. M L e a n, A. W. B r o w n, E. W h e e l e r, J. F a l c o n e r, D. S. D d n c o m b, W. A. C o x, W. T r u s l o w, C. C. L e ig h, E. L. F a n c h e r, W m. F. B u r g e s s, S. P. P a t t e r s o n, F l e t c h e r H a r p e r, D r. W. C. P a l m e r, J. A. H a r r i o t t. E. H. B r o w n, D r. S. A. P u r d y, B. C. W a n d e l l.

3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MISSIONARIES. D e a r B r o t h e r, Your appointment as a missionary indicates the confidence which the appointing power has in your wisdom and integrity, as well as the great necessity of a faithful application o f yourself to all those duties which grow out of your relation to the Church and to «he world. T o some o f these duties permit me to call your attention. I. As a Methodist minister, it is expected that you will attend to all those duties, so far as they are applicable to the state o f your mission, which are prescribed in our Discipline for those who have the charge o f circuits. On this head, therefore, it is only necessaiy to refer you to those sections o f the Discipline which treat of the duties o f a Methodist preacher to God, to his brethren, and to those who are more immediately committed t his charge. II. As a Methodist missionary, it is expected that you will faithfully attend to the following directions: 1. It is made your duty to form your circuit, unless you labour among the slaves, into an auxiliary missionary society, and to make regular class and quarterly collections, and to transmit the amount so raised to the treasurer o f the Parent Society, either by endorsing it on your draft, or by sending the money. The reason o f this requirement is founded on the very obvious principle, that it is the duty of all men to help themselves according to their several ability, and to contribute their quota toward defraying the expenses attendant upon the worship o f God, building houses, supporting ministers, & c. And this plain Scriptural duty should be inculcated upon all who hear the gospel, that they may be early trained to its performance, that thereby the Missionary Society may be aided in its benevolent efforts to diffuse abroad the gospel o f the grace o f God. It is hence expected thatyou will punctually attend to this part o f your duty in all cases where it is practicable, let the amount collected be ever so small. 2. Another duty enjoined upon all our missionaries, is to send regular quarterly reports to the corresponding secretary. By referring to the constitution o f the Society, you will perceive that the spirit o f this rule is complied with when the superintendent o f a missionary district, which may include a number o f circuits or stations, sends his report of the whole work, and therefore, in such cases, it is not necessary for each missionary to send a separate report. By attending to this requirement in this way, much time and expense may be saved. In general, these reports should be short, embracing the principal facts; or, if lengthened out, be filled with those incidents or historical details which alone can make them interest, ing and profitable. If you are on a foreign station, or among the aborigines of

4 4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MISSIONARIES. our country, those facts respecting the peculiar customs, language, and habits o f the people their laws and government their individual conversions and progress in Christianity, will always render your reports entertaining and instructive. But mere common-place observations on topics which come under the eye o f every one in any place, or speculations on abstract truths, unless needful to illustrate the grace o f God in Christ Jesus, are dull and monotonous to the reader, and convey not the information which is expected from the report of a missionary. Y ou will also recollect that these reports, if published, as it is desirable they should be, will return to the people about whom you speak: and hence the necessity o f saying nothing that will give just cause o f offence, or which you would not be willing to express to their face. Much injury has been done to the cause of missions, in some instances, by exaggerated accounts o f the wickedness and miseries o f the people, made apparently with a view to awaken sympathy, and to enlist the benevolence of the community in their behalf. These errors should be scrupulously avoided, lest your good be evil spoken of. In the report which you may transmit toward the close o f the missionary year, that is, the one which will reach the secretary by the first o f April in each year, you are requested not to forget the following items of information: 1. The number of church members, distinguishing between the Indian, white, and coloured members. 2. Number o f missionaries employed, whites and natives. 3. O f schools, teachers, and scholars. These items o f information are essential to make out an accurate statement o f the condition o f the several missions for the Annual Report. And facts of this character are worth a hundred general remarks, and for the want of which our Annual Reports are often very imperfect and unsatisfactory. III. The mere fact of your being a missionary throws you into the midst o f a people of strange habits, o f different modes o f thinking, and who, in many instances, are o f various sects of religion. These circumstances necessarily render your task difficult; and make it needful to use great caution and prudence, lest you excite such a prejudice against you as to obstruct your usefulness and prevent your success. A ll these habits and prejudices, not in themselves sinful, should be respected, or, at least, so far tolerated as not to make them matters o f conscience and controversy. Surrounded as you are by these circumstances, while you strenuously maintain the truth as it is in Jesus, and contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints, it is highly important that you should cultivate with other Christian denominations, with whom you may come in contact, a spirit of Christian love and union, and thus endeavour to strengthen each other s hands in the great work in which you are mutually engaged. While contending against the superstitions o f paganism, in its various forms, and condemning those vices which corrupt the soul, it should be made manifest, by the manner in which you do these things, that you are actuated solely by a love to perishing so uib, and by an ardent thirst for their salvation. Thus shielded by the purity of your motives, and the exemplariness o f your conduct, you will be able to pass through the fire o f opposition unhurt; and should you even fail in the accomplishment o f your object, you will have the consoling satisfaction o f having done all things for the glory o f God in Christ Jesus, and the salvation o f the souls committed to your trust. IV. It need hardly be added, that your success in your mission mainly depends upon the uprightness of your conduct among the people. The pious and holy deportment of a missionary is a living comment upon the doctrine he preaches, and

5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MISSIONARIES. 5 a lively exhibition o f those Christian virtues which he recommends. Everything, therefore, which would cause your motives to be suspected, and render you in any way an object o f contempt by the sober and thinking part o f the community, should be scrupulously avoided. So to behave on all occasions as to let «no man despise you, on account o f inconsistencies o f conduct, frivolity o f speech or manners, or of loving this present world more than the cause o f God, is essential to enable you to gain the confidence and affection o f the people to whom you are sent, and without which all your labour will be in vain. But much more especially is your «sufficiency o f God. Not by human might, wisdom, or prudence, but by God's Spirit, must we look for success in the great work of converting sinners from the error o f their ways. T o maintain, therefore, constant communion with Him from whom cometh every good and perfect gift, by the constant exercise o f prayer and faith, and a life o f self-denial, is above all other things most essential for a successful issue o f your labours. T o his grace, then, you are recommended, in the hope that he will guide and sanctify all your words and actions, and make you instrumental in enlarging the kingdom o f the Lord Jesus Christ in the world. N. B The above instructions have been prepared in conformity to the request of the Bishops. *

6 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO FOREIGN MISSIONARIES. D e a r B r o t h e r, Y ou are hereby instructed by the Board of Managers of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal C h u r c h. I. T o give your entire attention to the great business in which you have engaged, and to undertake no business or enterprise which will in the least interfere with your appropriate w ork; and you are also to see that the missionaries, teachers, and all others under your supervision, shall do the same. II. Y ou are to report directly to the Board, through the corresponding secretary, all matters which relate to the state o f the mission, and to consider no instructions as legitimate which do not come from the official organ o f the Board. III. Y ou are to make a detailed report at least once in each year, and oftener it practicable, embracing the following particulars, with any other matters o f which you may judge it important that the Board should be advised, namely: A s to the persons employed in the mission missionaries, teachers, physicians, artisans, &c., & c.; and in relation to each o f these, whether they have families, and if so, o f what number, what labour they perform, and what salary they receive. Also how many pupils in the schools, and what number of each sex. As to the fiscal state o f the mission what amounts have been received from the Board, distinguishing between cash and merchandise. What amounts from the mission, distinguishing between contributions, produce, meat, or receipts for services rendered by the mission physician or artisans to those who are not connected with the mission. As to the estimated value of the mission property, distinguishing between real estate, stock, goods in store, produce, furniture, farming utensils, mechanics tools, & c., & c. IV. The superintendents o f our foreign missions are hereby directed to keep a diary o f all their proceedings, as well as of the operations of the missions generally; and to require all the missionaries under their supervision, as far as it may be practicable, to do the same. These diaries should contain not only the operations of the ministers, but of the secular members of the mission. And it will be expected that these diaries will be transmitted to the corresponding secretary by every oppqjrtunity, up to the time such opportunities may occur. V. Y ou are particularly instructed on no account to exceed in your expenditures the amount appropriated for the support of the mission,- which amount will be annually communicated by the corresponding secretary.

7 THIRTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY. The anniversary meetings of the Missionary Society o f the Methodist Episcqjal Church have heretofore been held in N ew-york. W e learn that the new policy of the Board to hold the anniversary successively in different and distant cities, has given general satisfaction to the Church and friends o f missions. In pursuance of the resolution of the Board, the thirty-second anniversary was held on the evening o f May 22d, in Philadelphia, in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. The audience began to assemble at seven o clock, and at half past seven the church was filled with a select company o f the friends of missions, among whom it was gratifying to notice many members of other Churches and congregations. The Hon. Judge Parsons, of the Presbyterian Church was called to the chair, and the exercises were opened by singing by the choir, and prayer by Rev. G. Crooks, Pastor o f the Church. Heber s Missionary Hymn was then sung with great effect The Hon. Chairman then addressed the audience for about ten minutes, referring to the grandeur and glory o f the missionary work generally, and the great importance of the Domestic Department of it in particular. The Secretary of the Society was then introduced, and made a rapid and condensed statement of the domestic portion of our mission work. The Rev. H. Mattison, of Oswego, N. Y., next addressed the audience for hclf an hour, presenting, in a perspicuous and lively manner, the encouragements to mi3aonary work, and the ability o f the Church to carry it forward triumphantly. There were striking and interesting points in this address that will not soon be forgotten by the audience. The Rev. John Chambers, of the Congregational Church, Philadelphia, spoke next His theme was, that there had been, and now are, many religions in the world, yet there was but one Christianity, and this was designed by God to be the great regenerating and conservative principle of society. This Christianity was committed to the Church, and she was charged with preserving and diffusing it. This, he said, was what the Methodist Episcopal Church was endeavouring to do, through her well-organized and widely extended Missionary Society- After the collection had been returned in the baskets, the Secretary, at the instance of the Chairman, asked if the audience desired to make any further expression of their interest in the missionary cause. Mr. W. P. Hacher rose and proposed that the members o f Trinity Church make their late pastor, the Rev. Mr. Hagany, a life director, by the contribution of $150. It was done in a few minutes. Mr. A. Cummings rose and said : we owe much to the land of Luther, and I propose that we contribute $100 towards building a church in our Foreign German Mission, the centre of which is in the free city of Bremen. More than $ was instantly contributed. Shortly after ten o clock, Mr. C. A. Walborn rose and said, there were one hundred persons in each o f our thirty annual conferences, who are able and willing each to give $50 a year to the cause of missions, and he moved the following resolution: Resolved, That the churches in each annual conference contain, at least, one hundred members and friends of missions, who are able and willing to give annually fifty dollars each; and that the Board o f Managers ought to take measures to accomplish such subscriptions as soon as practicable.

8 8 A N N IV E R SA R Y M E E TIN G. When it was ascertained that the colldfctions and subscriptions amounted to about $500, the meeting adjourned to the next evening, at half-past seven o clock, in the Union Methodist Episcopal Church. Friday evening, at an early hour, the audience began to assemble in the Union Church, and at a quarter to eight o clock, President Allen, of Girard College, took the phair. After the preliminary exercises o f singing by a full and effective choir, and prayer by the Rev. D. W. Bartine, the chairman made a few appropriate and eloquent remarks on the missionary cause as a work of time and faith. He alluded to the slow progress o f the Apostolic Mission; that it required three hundred years to reach the throne of the Roman empire, in the person of Constantine, and nearly four hundred years to remove the Pagan rites from the Roman Senate, and establish Christianity there. But Buccess was sure, and the signs of the times indicated that it was not far distant. The Rev. Mr. Kettell addressed the audience on the number, power, and combinations o f the missionary forces in the hands chiefly o f Protestant countries; God thus indicating that it was his will that the churches and communities so endowed, were charged with spreading the kingdom o f his Son through the earth. It was a beautiful and appropriate speech. The Rev. Mr. Foster o f New-York, rose and spoke for half an hour, on the necessity o f activity and liberality in the missionary cause. These topics were elaborated with great beauty and power, and the hearts of the audience responded to the sentiments of the speaker. The collection in the baskets was now taken, and when returned, the Secretary, at the instance o f the chairman, asked if the audience desired to take any further action in aid o f the missionary cause. Mr. J. Whiteman rose and said, there was one man who had long gone in and out before that Church, and was known and loved by all: he proposed to make John Wilmer a life director o f the Parent Society, by the contribution of $150 by members o f the church. It was done instanter. The chairman, and speaker, and several pastors and ladies were made life members. Mr. A. Cummings rose and said: some years ago, the whole land heaved under the emotions o f fear and hope, upon the publication of the will of the late Stephen Girard, by which Girard College was founded. Hope, the hope of the Christian has triumphed, and the evidence of it is before your eyes to night, when you see the President o f the College, Chairman of this Christian Missionary Meeting. Upon this sudden and unexpected allusion, made without reflection on the dead or flattery to the living, the tears started from many eyes, and all were ready to say. what hath God wrought 1 He proceeded to recur again to Germany, and said, that in consultation a number o f laymen concluded to offer the following resolution: J?esolved, That the Churches in Philadelphia will answer, at the end o f the missionary year, fo r the balance necessary to build the first Methodist Episcopal Church in Germany, provided the Churches in N ew -Y ork will do the same in reference to the proposed Church in China. After some explanations, going to say the contributions in various parts o f the country, in Sunday schools, & c., will go on for each church specifically, and when the year closes on the 30th o f April next, whatever may be the balance wanted for the church in Germany, Philadelphia will answer for it, If N ew-york will do the same for China, the resolution was carried heartily and unanimously. Upon ascertaining that the collections and contributions for the evening amounted to about $500, making during the anniversary, $1,000, the meeting adjourged sine die with the benediction.

9 CONSTITUTION OF THE iílissionarg gocictg of % JltctljoMst episcopal (Etymrrl), AS REVISED BY THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF ISM. A R T IC L E I.' T h is association, denominated T h e M is s io n a r y S o c ie t y of t h e M e t h o d is t E p is c o p a l C h u r c h, is established for the express purpose of enabling the several annual conferences more effectually to extend their missionary labours throughout the United States and elsewhere ; and also to assist in the support and promotion of missionary schools and missions in our own and in foreign countries. a r t i c l e II. The payment of two dollars annually shall constitute a member; the payment of twenty dollars at one time a member for life. Any person paying one hundred and fifty dollars at one time into the treasury shall be a manager for life, and the contribution of five hundred dollars shall constitute the donor a patron for life. A R T IC L E III. The officers of this society shall consist of a president, vice-presidents, a corresponding secretary, recording secretary, treasurer, and assistant treasurer, who, together with thirty-two managers, shall form a board for the transaction of business. They shall all be members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and be annually elected by the society, except the corresponding secretary. Each annual conference shall have the privilege of appointing one vice-president from its own body. A R T IC L E IV. The corresponding secretary shall be appointed by the General Conference. He shall reside in New-York, and conduct the correspondence of the society, under the direction of the board. He shall be subject to the direction and control of the board of managers, by whom his salary is to be fixed and paid. He shall be exclusively employed in conducting the correspondence of the society, and, under the direction of the board, in promoting its general interests, by travelling or otherwise. Should his office become vacant by death, resignation, or otherwise, the board shall have power to provide for the duties of the office until the Bishops or a majority of them shall fill the vacancy.

10 1 0 CONSTITUTION. A R T IC L E V. The board shall have authority to make by-laws for regulating its own proceedings, to appropriate money to defray incidental expenses, to provide for the support of superannuated missionaries, widows, and orphans of missionaries, who may not be provided for by the annual conferences, it being understood that they shall not receive more than is allowed by the Discipline to other superannuated ministers, their widows, and orphans, and to print books at our own press, for the benefit of Indian and foreign npissions, fill vacancies that may occur during the year, and shall present a statement of its transactions and funds to the society, at its annual meeting, and also shall lay before the General Conference a report of its transactions for the four preceding years, and the state of its funds. A R T IC L E V I. Ordained ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, whether travelling or local, being members of this society, shall be ex-officio members of the board of managers. A R T IC L E V II. The annual meeting, for the election of officers and managers, shall be held on the third Monday in April, in the city of New-York. AR TICLE V III. At all meetings of the society, and of the board, the president, or, in his absence, the vice-president first on the list then present, and in the absence of all the vice-presidents, a member appointed by the meeting for that purpose, shall preside. ARTICLE IX. Twenty-five members at all meeting of the society, and thirteen at all meetings of the board of managers, shall be a quorum. a r t i c l e x. The minutes of each meeting shall be signed by the chairman. A R T IC L E X I. It is recommended, that within the bounds of each annual conference there be established a conference missionary society, auxiliary to this institution, with branches, under such regulations as the conferences shall respectively prescribe. Each conference, or other auxiliary society, shall annually transmit to the corresponding secretary of this society, at New-York, a copy of its annual report, embracing the operations of its branches, and shall also notify the treasurer of the amount collected in aid of the missionary cause; which amount shall be subject to the order of the treasurer of the parent society, as provided for in the thirteenth article. A R T IC L E X II. Any auxiliary or branch society may designate the mission or missions, under the care of this society, to which they desire any part or the whole of its funds to be appropriated; which special designation

11 CONSTITUTION. 11 shall be publicly acknowledged by the board. But in the event that more funds are raised for any individual mission than are necessary for its support, the surplus shall go into the treasury of the parent society, to be appropriated as the Constitution directs. ARTICLE X III. The annual conferences shall be divided into.as many mission districts as there are effective superintendents, and there shall be a committee, consisting of one from each mission district, to be appointed by the Bishops, and to be called the General Missionary Committee. It shall be the duty of this committee to meet annually in the city of New-York, at the time of the holding of the anniversary of the missionary society, to act jointly with the board of managers, the corresponding secretary, and the treasurer, in fixing the amount which may be drawn for during the ensuing year, and the division of said amount between foreign and domestic missions. Said committee shall, in conjunction with the board of managers and bishop who shall preside in the New-York Conference, determine what fields shall be occupied or continued as foreign missions, and the number of persons to be employed on said missions, and shall, in conjunction with the board, estimate the sums necessary for the support of each mission, subject to the approval of the presiding bishop. Said committee shall determine the amount for which each bishop shall draw for the domestic missions of those conferences over which he shall preside, and he shall not draw on the treasurer for more than said amount. Provided nevertheless, that in the intervals between the meetings of the General Missionary Committees, the Board of Managers, with the concurrence of a majority of the bishops, may, if they shall deem it important, adopt a new missionary field, and also provide for any unforeseen emergency that may arise; and to meet such demands, may expend any additional sum not exceeding five thousand dollars. Should any of the members of said committee in the interval of the General Conference go out of office by death, resignation, or otherwise, the bishop presiding in the conferences where the vacancy shall occur, shall appoint another to fill his place. Said committee to be amenable to the General Conference, to which it shall make full reports of its doings. Any expense incurred in the discharge of its duties shali be met by the treasurer of the society. A R T IC L E X IV. The sums allowed for the support of a missionary shall not exceed the usual allowance of other itinerant preachers. The bishops, or president of the conference, (if the mission be domestic,) and the superintendent, where there is one, and if not, the missionary, (if it be foreign,) shall draw on the treasurer for the same, in quarterly or half-yearly instalments, and they shall always promptly notify the the treasurer of all drafts made by them, and shall require regular quarterly communications to be made by each of the missionaries to the corresponding secretary of the society at New-York, giving in

12 1 2 ORGANIZATION, BY-LAWS, ETC. formation of the state and prospects of the several missions in which they are employed. No one shall be acknowledged a missionary, or receive support out of the funds of this society, who has not some definite field assigned to him, or who could not be an effective labourer on a circuit, except as provided for in Article 5. The assistant treasurer shall be subject to the direction of the treasurer, and of the Board of managers. A R T IC L E X V. In all other cases of the appointment of a missionary, the name of such missionary, and the district in which he is to labour, together with the probable expenses of the mission, shall be communicated by the bishop, or the mission committee of each annual conference, to the treasurer of this society, that a proper record of the same may be preserved. A R T IC L E xvi. This Constitution shall not be altered but by the General Conference, upon the recommendation of the board of managers, or by the board, on the recommendation of the General Conference. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION, BY-LAW S, &c. I. The duties o f the officers o f the Society. The Presiding Officer shall preserve order, keep the speaker to the point under consideration, and appoint committees not otherwise provided for. He shall not take part in debate nor propose any new measure, unless he first leave the chair. In case of an equal division on any question, he shall give the casting vote, and may assign his reasons. The Treasurer shall keep an account of all the receipts and disbursements, answer all orders of the board on the treasury, exhibit the state of the funds to such auditing committee as shall be appointed by the board, and shall report monthly the state of the treasury. The Corresponding Secretary at New-York shall keep a vigilant eye upon the missions, and convey to the superintendent having charge of the foreign missions, to the board or the standing committees, all such communications from, and all information concerning our missions, both foreign and domestic, as the circumstances of the case may require : and shall in all cases give to such missionaries as may be sent out by the board, as well as to such as are now in the missionary field, the letter o f instructions authorized by the board, with such other instructions and explanations as the peculiarity of circumstances may call for, and shall explicitly inform all our missionaries that they are in no case to depart from such instructions. The Recording Secretary shall keep a journal of the proceedings of all the meetings of the board and of the society, and notify all meetings of the board and of the society. He shall also certify all accounts which have been passed by the board and ordered for payment.

13 ORGANIZATION, BY-LAW S, ETC. 13 II. Organization o f Standing Committees, and their duties. On the first meeting of the board, after the annual election, the following standing committees shall be appointed: 1. The Estimating committee, whose duty it shall be to make an estimate for the salary, outfit, &c., of each missionary, and all expenses attending our foreign missions, and for the salary of the corresponding secretary. 2. The Finance committee, duty to aid the treasurer in providing ways and means. 3. The African committee, duty to take into consideration all matters relating to missions in Africa, which may be referred to them by the board, or the corresponding secretary. 4. The Oregon committee, duty to take into consideration all matters relating to missions in Oregon, which may be referred to them by the board, or the corresponding secretary. 5. The South American committee, duty to take into consideration all matters relating to missions in South America, which may be referred to them by the board, or the corresponding secretary. 6. The China committee, duty to take into consideration all matters relating to missions in China, which may be referred to them by the board or the corresponding secretary. 7. The Foreign German committee. 8. The committee on Domestic Missions, duty to take into consideration all matters relating to the domestic field, which may be referred to them by the board, or the corresponding secretary. 9. The Legacy committee, to take into consideration all bequests made to the society. 10. The Publishing committee, to prepare and publish the Missionary Advocate. 11. The Auditing committee, duty to adjust such accounts as may be referred to them by the board. Each committee shall organize by the appointment of a chairman and secretary, The secretary shall keep correct minutes of all the business brought before the committee, and the disposition of the same, in a book kept for that purpose, which shall be brought to the regular meetings of the board ; and hold a regular meetingonce in each month. The treasurer and corresponding secretary shall be ex-officio members of all the standing committees. III. Meetings o f the board, order o f business, and rules o f debate. 1. Regular meetings. 1. The board shall hold their regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each month, at 4 o clock, P. M., at the committee room. 2. All meetings of the board shall open with sjjiging and prayer, and close with prayer or the benediction.

14 1 4 o r g a n i z a t i o n, b y - l a w s, e t c. 2. Order o f business. 1. The minutes of the previous meeting to be read, and when approved, to be signed by the presiding officer. 2. The corresponding secretary to present his report. 3. The treasurer s report. 4. Reports from the standing committees in the following order: Estimating Finance African Oregon South American China Foreign German Domestic Missions Legacy Publishing«Auditing. The report to be made by simply reading the minutes of their proceedings, upon which the board shall take such action as the case may require. 5. Reports of special committees. 6. Unfinished business. 7. Any miscellaneous matters. The board shall appoint in the month of January, in each year, a committee to make arrangements for the annual meeting, and for the anniversary. 3. Rules for the transaction o f business. 1. A motion being made, seconded, and stated from the chair, shall be considered in possession of the board, but may be withdrawn by the mover before any order may be taken on it ; and every motion shall be reduced to writing if the presiding officer, or any other member, require it. 2. A motion to amend shall be considered first in order, and shall be decided before the original one. 3. Every member wishing to speak, shall rise and address the chair, and no one shall speak more than once on one question, until every member desiring to speak shall have spoken; and no member shall speak over fifteen minutes without the permission of the board. 4. A motion to lay on the table shall be taken without debate. 5. When a report is presented by a committee, it shall be considered in possession of the board, and may be adopted, amended, recommitted, laid on the table, or indefinitely postponed, as the board may judge proper. 6. It shall always be deemed out of order to use personal reflections in debate, or to interrupt a speaker, except to explain, or call him to order. 7. It shall be deemed out of order for any member to leave the meeting without the permission of the chair or the board. 8. A motion to adjourn shall always be considered in order, and shall be taken without debate. The following resolution was adopted by the board, and ordered to be published in the Annual Report, viz., Resolved, That the chairmen of the standing committees be required to return all documents submitted to them by the corresponding secretary, after the final action of the board in relation to them, and that he be expected to keep them on separate files.

15 THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. S in c e our last anniversary, events of a painful and pleasing nature have taken place. Our much esteemed and excellent brother, the Rev. Dr. Pitman, has been obliged to retire from the office of secretary, owing to the failure of his health. He carries with him into his retirement the respect and sympathies of the Board, the missionaries, and the friends of missions. Although his health has failed him, yet the work he has done towards extending the Redeemer s kingdom remains, and will bear fruit for a long time to come, to the honour and glory of God. W e regret also to have lost the presence and counsel of our brother, Lancaster S. Burling, who was one of the founders of the Society, and for many years the recording secretary of the Board. account of ill health. He has been obliged to retire from the city on May the light of the Divine countenance rest upon him in his retirement! His memory is precious among us. Since our last meeting, also, information has reached us of the decease of Mrs. Bastion in Africa, the wife of the Rev. N. S. Bastion, who was sent out as Superintendent of the Liberia Mission Annual Conference. She died in great peace, and rests in her grave in Africa, beside her only child. Blessed be her memory in the Church! W ith the exception of these events, nothing has happened unfavourable to our missions, except that our Mission Conference in Africa is left without a Superintendent. W e still cherish the hope that we shall find shortly a suitable man for this post.

16 1 6 MISSIONARY REPORT. The past year has been one of great prosperity in nearly every department of our missionary work. The Indian Missions have been the least prosperous, owing to the unsettled state of- the bands and tribes. The state of the missions generally will appear from the reports which follow: The number of missionaries has been increased in nearly every department. has been an increase of forty-three. In the English Domestic Missions, there In the Foreign German Mission, there had been three appointed last year, but only one had reached Germany. Since then two others have been appointed, making in all five missionaries with their families now in the mission. Its progress and prospects will be seen in its own reports. Last year there were but three missionaries in our mission at Fuh-Chau, China. This mission has been strengthened by the appointment of a Missionary Physician, the Rev. Dr. J. W. Wiley, and the Rev. James Colder, with their wives, both of the Philadelphia Annual Conference. out as teachers. Besides these, two ladies have been sent W e have not been able to strengthen our Liberia Mission by sending out more missionaries: but it has been graciously strengthened by a general revival in the Churches ; and somewhat strengthened by the enlargement of its means of education, by rebuilding, on an enlarged scale, and in a substantial manner, the Monrovia Academy, in the town of Monrovia, the capital of the republic. W e are looking out for a suitable man to become the Principal of this seminary. Much information respecting this mission will be found in the reports from it in their appropriate places. The Oregon and California Mission Conference is one of great interest and importance. It has been strengthened since our last meeting by an addition of ten missionaries; and under the advice of the Board, the Superintendent of our Foreign Missions is selecting five more to join the mission as early as practicable : Fe. a branch of this mission is established at Santa Two of the brethren sent out during the year were appointed to be presidents of our principal institutions of learning the one in Oregon, the other in California. Much information will be found under the appropriate head. Since our last anniversary fifteen missionaries have been

17 sent out to our Foreign Missions. MISSIONARY REPORT. 1 7 The Board is anxious to enlarge the work both at home and abroad ; and we have good hope that the Church will show herself as willing as she is able, to sustain a gradual and judicious extension of our missions. For extended information with respect to each mission, we refer to the reports, and the remarks preceding and accompanying them. For information respecting the Treasury we refer to the Treasurer s Report, and to the Address to the Church.

18 DOMESTIC MISSIONS. «T h i s is the most extensive, as well as the most important, department of our missionary work at present. And yet it is not so esteemed generally by the Church, because it is not as open to observation, and cannot be so frequently and clearly reported in our missionary publications as our foreign missions. But could the Church be made to comprehend the relation of her Domestic Missions to her expansion and stability,'she would most gladly give them a generous support. The Domestic Missions were the foundation of our whole missionary movement, and have contributed largely to the extension and establishment of the Church. Since the institution of the Missionary Society, there have been converted in the Domestic Missions not less than seventy-jive thousand precious souls. There are at present in these missions not less than thirty-five thousand Church members ; besides the German Missions, in which are about eight thousand communicants, and a few Swedes and Welsh in all over forty-three thousand. Every year some of them become self-supporting Churches, and in a short time begin to return into the treasury the money they received while in an infant or feeble state ; and thus, in their turn,, they contribute to the further extension and establishment of the Church. In this way the whole Church is engaged in extending and establishing herself throughout our country. Our Domestic Missionary work naturally divides itself into three departments : 1. The missions in which the services are in the English language. And these divide themselves again into three classes. (a.) Those which are in the new States, and in the Territories where the populations are sparse, and the members and friends of

19 DOMESTIC MISSIONS. 19* the Church in particular settlements and villages are not able at present singly to meet the expenses of a minister and of 'the institutions of the Gospel. By sending them a pastor, and affording them an appropriation from the missionary funds, they lay the foundation of a Church, which, as it grows, requires less missionary support, until, in a few years, it becomes a self- supporting Church, and begins to contribute to the missionary cause. When we remember how rapidly the new States and Territories are filling u p ; and that the foundations of society are now being laid in them; and that the moral and religious principles and usages which are early and deeply planted in the beginning of society, will endure, and mould the character of the people for generations, and even centuries to come, we shall see how important it is for our Church to be present by her missions, at the laying of the foundations of society in every settlement, village, and town in^the new parts of our country. The value of such a movement may be seen in Ohio and Indiana. Our ministers were first upon the ground in these States, and our Church now stands foremost there in the sacramental host of God s elect. So we must endeavour to do in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and on westward to the Rocky Mountains. God has called us to this work to this high and noble destiny, and we must meet our responsibilities. (6.) The second class of English Domestic Missions is in the suburbs, and in particular districts of our large towns and cities. To those who are not acquainted with the state and circumstances of society in large cities and towns, it may well be a matter of surprise to learn that true and important missionary ground may be found among them. Cities are like great whirlpools they draw the multitudes into them. There is not only by consequence a large surplus population, which the churches could not contain, if these multitudes would attend ; but there are thousands upon thousands whose circumstances do not allow of their agreeable attendance in the churches : and there are still many more thousands who have no desire to go out of their way to hear the Gospel. Besides all these, many cities and towns increase so rapidly, that suburbs spring up in a year, and a transient population floats into them, but gradually gives way to a permanent population. And in almost all large cities there will be found certain localities occupied by a

20 2 0 MISSIONARY REPORT. dense vicious population, which cares not for religion. Now, under each and all these conditions, we find true and fruitful missionary ground, the cultivation of which is important, not only because souls may be saved, but also because such populations are dangerous to society, if not checked by the influence of the Gospel, and purified by its power. Experience has fully shown that missions to these city populations are productive of great good. The missions which have been established in dense and vicious districts, and among the poorer or more destitute portions of the population, have awakened oftentimes deep and general attention to religion, and thousands upon thousands, who have become serious, have been directed to the several churches. Besides this fruit, multitudes of children have been collected into Sunday schools, and others are, to some extent, blessed with a religious education. And in new districts pd suburbs, missions have laid the foundations of populous and powerful Churches, which, in their turn, have sent out support to subsequent suburban missions. It is but just to add, that this particular field of Domestic Missionary enterprise is cultivated chiefly, though not altogether, by local home missionary societies. and nobly sustained in many instances. It is a noble work, (c.) The third class of English Domestic Missions are those in parts of the country, and sometimes in villages and towns, where, for various reasons, our Church has not been able to. establish herself fully. W e feel it to be our duty to offer a full and free salvation to every man, woman, and child that will hear it; and to provide for the continuance of this full and free Gospel among those who will accept it. Hence we must plant our missions in these feeble poin^, and if they are accepted, in a short time Churches will be gathered and established, which will support themselves, and in their turn contribute to the extension of the Church. 2. The second department of our Domestic Missionary work is our missions among the Indians of our own country. A deep and melancholy interest gathers around the remnants o. those once powerful Indian nations. Providence has permitted us to possess their lands ; and to acquire such an ascendancy over them, and such relations to them, as to make them

21 DOMESTIC MISSIONS. 21 our wards and us their guardians. of Providence in giving us this^ power? to Can we doubt the designs Are we not required use it for the glory of God, in bestowing the light of the Gospel of God on these children of the forest? W e shall not be guiltless before God if we fail in this matter. Besides, God seems to have prepared these wild men of the forest for the Gospel of his Son : they are not idolaters openly and palpably; there are no outward forms of idolatry no visible idols as objects of worship. But on the contrary, they all have the simple conception of one great Spirit, i. e., one God. Here then is the foundation for the Gospel to rest upon when it is offered to them. They have no refined or subtile systems of philosophy, cosmogony, or superstition ; they are not advanced in civilization so as to be proud of their superiority, or attached to their constitution and laws, and thus disposed to resist the advances of the Christian white-men; but, on the contrary, they feel their inferiority, and with confidence turn to us for light and support. They are in a savage state, and, like clay in the hands of the potter, may be moulded by Christian influences. They are much in the same condition as the barbarous nations of Western Europe, when the Gospel was brought to them from the east; and accepting it, they laid the foundations of their several states in the doctrines and institutions of the Christian religion, and immediately commenced their progress in civilization, wealth, and power, and have steadily advanced and are advancing up to the present time. So will it be with the Indians, so soon as they can be permanently placed on lands belonging to themselves in perpetuity and in severalty, and have the Gospel and its institutions among them. The agents, then, in accomplishing the civilization and Christianization of the Indians, are: The General Government, and the Church of God. It does not become us to review the policy of the Government towards the Indian tribes and nations; but we may say, for years past the public mind as well as the Government has been endeavouring to solve this problem, v iz : How can the Indians be located on lands belonging to them permanently and in severalty, in order to civilize and Christianize them? This problem has been very difficult of solution, chiefly because the progress of the white population westward has driven the Indians successively back into the forests, and

22 2 2 MISSIONARY REPORT. thus necessarily kept them in their savage state, by rendering it impracticable, if not impossible,, to give them adequate lands for their permanent habitations. But recently several influences have been brought to bear on the solution of the problem. Public opinion is becoming imbued with the moral element, and is beginning to say, the debt we owe to these unfortunate people must be speedily and faithfully paid. By their own folly and by the measures of the State and General Governments, they have been broken up into bands and scattered so as to take away their power as nations; their hunting-grounds are becoming inhabited by white men, and their game is disappearing. If they retreat westward, in a few years they will meet the white population spreading eastward from California and Oregon; and thus be shut up in the inhospitable regions of the Rocky Mountains, there to perish, and their bleached bones will cry to heaven against us even to the day of judgment. What then remains for them and for us? Only this, Let the General Government gather them by nations, and the nations by tribes, to the west of our present States and Territories, and in the vicinity of the Mississippi and its tributaries; and give them in perpetuity broad and sufficient lands; and survey their lands and appropriate them to each family, or free man among them, without the power to alienate them for a long series of years, and an absolute prohibition ever to alienate them to white men ; and send them blacksmiths and farmers, and other persons and agencies, to teach them the*arts of civilized life ; and exercise a guardianship over them until they have become sufficiently enlightened and civilized to govern themselves ; and let the question of their being admitted into the Union, or remaining under the general guardianship of the General Government, remain open to be decided by the progress of events. Among the measures of the Government, should be suitable provisions for common schools in every settlement and village ; and these should be committed to the General Missionary Societies, whose teachers should teach them the rudiments of a good common education and of the Christian religion at the same time. Thus the Government and the Churches would work together to the accomplishment of the great end proposed the civilizing and Christianizing of the Indians.

23 DOMESTIC MISSIONS. 23 The manner in which our Indian Missions are conducted, will be seen in our remarks immediately preceding' the reports of our superintendents and missionaries among them. 3. The third division of our Domestic Missions are those to the European populations which speak their own foreign languages, and to a great extent preserve their national customs. One of the most remarkable signs of the times is, the flocking to this country of thousands upon thousands of Europeans annually, from those countries in which the life and power of the Gospel have died out to a great extent. Doubtless the primary motive which impels these foreigners to seek our shores is to improve their worldly condition; but it is equally clear that God intends to make this out-going from the Old to the New World a powerful means of restoring evangelical religion to the nations on the continent of Europe. These Europeans, upon arriving in the United States, see the Church and the Christian religion under such new and peculiar aspects so different from what they were accustomed to see in Europe, that their attention and confidence are powerfully attracted. This is particularly true of the Germans, the Swedes, the Danes, and the Norwegians. When these Europeans are truly converted they instantly commence declaring their experience to their countrymen here, and reporting it by letters to their friends in their native lands. This correspondence exerts a powerful and extensive influence in Europe. It is so ardent, so peculiar, and sanctioned by the tender ties of nature. Every letter is a missionary; and from our Foreign German Mission, in particular, we often hear of the influence of this peculiar correspondence. Besides all this,rfrom the converts among them in the United States, living missionaries are prepared to go back to their native lands, and minister the words of eternal life to their people. These missionaries have not so much occasion to carry back to Europe the doctrines of Christianity, as to carry back the life of evangelical religion. Thus God is sending these multitudes from Europe not only to offer them the life of the Gospel, but also to prepare persons among them to carry back the Gospel to their native lands. It is scarcely possible to conceive the numbers of these foreigners now in our country. It is reckoned that nearly every sixth inhabitant in New-York and Philadelphia is a German,

24 24 MISSIONARY REPORT. besides the multitudes of Irish, Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, French, and Italians. In Cincinnati and St. Louis, it is reckoned that every third inhabitant is a German. The new States and Territories are rapidly filling up from Europe. Of, say, ten millions of people in the western and south-western States, one million and a half are European Germans. These remarks indicate the vast extent and great interest of this missionary field. But when we remember that these Europeans settle chiefly together in particular parts of our cities and large towns, or in particular regions of the country ; and preserve, to some extent, and in some instances to a great extent, their most objectionable customs, and their infidel rationalistic and socialist doctrines, their influence on the manners and institutions of our country becomes a question of great and pressing importance. In some of the largest German populations, as in Cincinnati and St. Louis, they have even conceived the idea of preserving their nationality and their national customs in our midst. Their influence is beginning to be felt in changing our national peculiarities. W e see this now clearly in their disregard for the Sabbath. They are introducing among us the European idea of the Sabbath i. e., that it is a day of recreation and amusement, and not a day of sacred rest and religious observance. Hence they have their public gardens, and public amusements on Sunday afternoons and evenings such as Sunday evening theatres and concerts. Politicians will not interfere by making laws ; and the only hope that appears is in the influence of Evangelical Missions and Churches upon these Europeans, thus assimilating them to our own people, and thus strengthening the bonds of these States, and giving stability to religious. our institutions, civil and For our particular work among these Europeans in our country, the reader is referred to the special remarks and reports on them in their proper places.

25 DOMESTIC MISSIONS. 2 5 TABULAR VIEW OF DOMESTIC MISSIONS TO N ATIVE POPULATIONS. Number of Number of Number of Local Conference. Missionaries. Missions. Members. Probationers. Preachers. Baltimore Philadelphia , Providence New-Jersey New-England New-York New-Hampshire * N ew -York East Troy Western Virginia 7 7 1, Vermont , Pittsburgh Black River , Wisconsin , East Maine , Maine Erie Rock River North Ohio , Oneida , Iowa , East Genesee North Indiana Missouri , Michigan Ohio Genesee Illinois 9 9 1, Indiana 9 9 1, ,341 5, The above table is not correct: it was not in our power to make it correct. We do not doubt but that, if complete returns had been made to our office since January, 1851*, as we earnestly desirgd and declared through our papers, the table would show more favourable results. W e have no data to enable us to make up the Sunday Schools in our English Domestic Missions. In this respect our German Missions are much better reported, and indeed in all respects they are better reported. Yet, notwithstanding the lack of full and particular information, we find an increase in every department. The number of missions is increased by forty; missionaries by fortythree ; and the communicants in these missions have increased 4

26 2 6 MISSIONARY REPORT. 1,885, W e shall hope from each Presiding Elder next year a correct statistical view of the missions under his care ; and any particular information that may throw special light on the operations of his missions. (fcm an missions. W hen we see the outcoming of the people of Germany to the United States of America, we are constrained to ask, Of what is this a sign in the Divine providence? W e have partly answered this question in the general introduction to our Domestic Missions. In further answer, we spread before the Church the following reports from our German Missions, under the care of the several annual conferences named in them. Let the reader remember, that it is scarce fifteen years since this work began to take form and body among the European Germans in the United States ; and see, now it is expanded into districts, circuits, and stations, with their pastors, churches, parsonages, Sunday schools, and in some instances day schools. still goes on increasing. And it It is the parent of the Foreign German Mission in Bremen ; and we have good hope that it will yet send out other branches to Germany, as well as extend everywhere among the German population in this country. It is probable that it will, to a good extent, influence the other German Churches in this country, as early Methodism influenced the English Church ; and thus indirectly become the instrument of very much good, which will not appear formally in connexion with the Missions or Churches under our care. Tw o things are remarkable in these missions : 1. Many of the members have been Roman Catholics ; it is thought nearly one-fourth. 2. In proportion to their wealth, they do more towards sustaining their pastors, and supplying«,mission funds, Chan perhaps any portion of the Protestant Church. W e spread before the reader, in an extended form, the report from the superintendent of each German district, that the Church may have,' at one view, the rise, progress, and present state of our German work within the conferences. The reader will excuse some peculiarities in the composition of the reports, as they are written by brethren not very familiar with the English language.

27 GERMAN MISSIONS. 2 7 German Mission District, New - York Conference. To t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. Joh n C. L y o n, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r, In rendering you my annual report, I cannot forbear first to express my unfeigned gratitude to the G r e a t H e a d o f the Church, for his unspeakable goodness, continued to us in this department o f the work generally; but more especially for the showers of refreshing, with which he has watered some of the missions during the past year, in a more eminent degree. The following missions are under my superintendence, in the New-York German District: N e w - Y o r e S e c o n d - s t r e e t. C. Jost, Missionary. This was the first vine o f the German Missions planted by the Church along the Atlantic coast. It was commenced in the autumn of 1841, and continues to shoot forth its branches o f new missions, and to yield its fruits o f new-born souls, and o f Christian virtues, in a very encouraging manner. The salutary influence this mission exerts upon the masses o f German immigrants, as they land upon these shores in Bearch o f new homes, can never be properly estimated until the light of eternity reveals it. Thousands have their hearts impressed here, for the first time, with the power of gospel truth and grace, o f whom we afterwards hear from every part o f the country, as soundly and happily converted to God. During the last winter there was a blessed revival in this mission, and a goodly number o f souls were converted and added to the Church. The work of grace was also deepened in the membership, many o f whom profess, and give clear evidence of, the blessing of sanctification. This mission would long since have been a self-supporting Church, were it not for the fact, that so many, after they have been converted and incorporated here with the membership, find it necessary to leave again, and seek a more permanent home for themselves and families in other parts o f the country. But the fact that nearly all the other missions along this coast, are sprouts from this vine, or at least receive branches from it, comforts us in our losses here. number of Germans in this part of the city is very great indeed: the physical condition, however, o f most of them, is anything but cheering; they being generally very poor, and having to do the lowest drudgery for the merest pittance, while to some of them even this is denied. The trustees have bought a parsonage during the last year, which has increased their indebtedness by $2,600. A new mission has also been commenced in connexion with this in Harlem, and a class is already formed. B lo o m in & d a le M is s io n, ( i n th e city.) C. F. Grimm, Missionary. Though this mission was feeble for some years from its commencement,' yet within the last three years it has flourished exceedingly; and it may now be justly regarded, considering its circumstances o f location and Church accommodation, as among the most thrifty scions from Second-street It is located in Thirty-sixtlistreet, between the Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Had we a church here of sufficient capacity, we have reason to believe that the amount of good done, which has been very great, would be yet immensely greater. This mission has been entirely supported, from the beginning, by the Ladies Home Missionary Society, o f New- Y ork. They have nursed it with great assiduity, and with maternal care ; and they have now the happiness o f seeing much precious fruit o f their labour o f lov e; and we have no doubt they will, by the blessing of the Lord, sec yet greater things than these. The

28 2 8 MISSIONARY REPORT. W a s h i n g t o n - s t r e e t M i s s i o n, (in the city.) John Swahlen, Missionary. Could the amount o f good done here be measured or weighed by the amount o f missionary labour spent, or by the opportunities of doing good, it would compare favourably with the best oí our missions. Here the immigrants land, and here their minds are all agitation and all excitement; here therefore they need a faithful and sympathizing friend, to whom they can unbosom themselves, and intrust their interests and their wants. Here they meet such an one in your missionary, who is ready to greet them on board of their ships with the word of life in the shape o f tracts, or Bibles and Testaments, or the oral word o f consolation and instruction. A n interesting case of conversion and extensive influence, occurred here within the last year, which is given as a specimen o f many others o f the kind, which we have reason to believe occur through the instrumentality o f this and our other missions. The missionary gave a tract to an immigrant as he landed; he also heard one sermon from him and proceeded, with deep impressions, on his way to Dayton, Ohio, where his impressions ripened into a sound conversion, by means o f our mission there. Being filled and overwhelmed with happiness, in having found such an unexpected treasure in the religion o f Jesus, he felt constrained forthwith to return to Germany, to communicate his experience to his relatives and friends, who he now saw were still in total darkness. He has already formed in Germany the nucleus o f a Church o f happy converts to the living truth and grace o f our Lord Jesus Christ. The place o f worship in Washington-street, though exceedingly poor and unfit for the purpose, is yet probably as good, all things considered, as we can get, unless we should build one. A s things are, it is certainly one o f the most laborious missionary posts in the w orld ; and when the year is ended, the missionary can show but very little o f the fruits o f his labours, in the form o f a society and congregation, for want of more adequate room. The number of Germans settled in this part of the city is quite large, from whom alone, and without any reference to the thousands o f immigrants that are almost weekly landing here, and passing on to the west, a substantial society might, under other circumstances, be reasonably expected to be formed. O, when will the treasures which the Lord has poured into the lap of his people, be poured back into the lap o f his Church, to enable her to carry on his work without any embarrassments from poverty? Much more might be said o f this mission, and o f the happy relation in which it stands to the missions in Germany ; but we must omit this for the present, for want of room. W e will simply add, that it is the point of contact between the Foreign German Mission and our missions in the West. The fruits o f it are not gathered and garnered in Washington-street, but are spread all over the West, to strengthen the infant Church there, or to lay the foundation of new ones. W i l l i a m s b u r g h M is s io n, L. I. W. F. Brenner, Missionary. This mission was commenced in the spring of 1846, in a private house. In the course o f the summer a small church was built, merely to answer the present purpose ; and the success of our cause here has been in just proportions to the impression made by such a church, in a place where the German population has since increased to ten thousand, and another German church, of an imposing character, has been built. Our influence here, however, is deeply felt, and our doctrines and spirit are appreciated by the people ; and had we a church commensurate with our wants, we have no doubt that the success in this place would be ten-fold greater than it is. The signs of spiritual life, as well as of growth, are nevertheless here, and there is an evident struggle on the part of the membership for an advancement of

29 GERMAN MISSIONS. 2 9 the work o f God. The Sabbath-school has lately increased greatly in interest, as well as in number and influence. The missionary had to be removed in the latter part o f the year, to supply a vacancy in W est Baltimore Mission. This mission can never fulfil its high destination, until it has a church edifice suited to the number and condition o f the people. N e w a r k M is s io n, N. J. S. F. Zimmermann, Missionary. The effects of the storms which, through inexperienced and unworthy labourers, and other causes, had injured and retarded the growth o f this vine, have well- nigh disappeared, and the sun o f the Divine favour, and the clouds of mercy, afford their enlivening influence again. The past year has been a year o f prosperity, both in the confirmation and spiritual growth o f the society, as well as in the conversion o f many precious souls. A protracted meeting, of three weeks continuance, resulted in much good. And although the society will not be reported larger in number than it was last year, yet it is in a much better condition than it w as; and the fruits o f the Spirit are, among other signs, very visible in their contributions for the furtherance of the work of God. The Sunday school also, is in a very thrifty condition. It has formed itself into a missionary society has, among other moneys for its necessary support, raised twenty dollars for the treasury of the parent society ; and intends, with the blessing of God, without aid from others, to support a German colporteur for the city of Newark the coming year. A new appointment has also been commenced in another part o f the town, where the Germans are very numerous, and already the buddings o f Divine grace appear. The opportunity for doing good here is very great, and daily enlarging before our eyes. The German population in the city is nearly a fourth part o f the whole population reckoned at ten thousand, and their physical condition is much better than that o f the same class in New-York. P h i l a d e l p h i a M is s io n. John Sauter, Missionary. The cloud that has rested upon this field from the commencement, has at length been lifted up, and through the course o f the past year a commodious church has been secured through the very seasonable and efficient aid o f a number of active ladies, from several o f the English churches. A s the proceeds of two festivals they gave for this purpose, Mrs. Jane Peterson paid over to the Trustees $1,056, besides some minor sums, which have come in at various times. In consequence of this happy relief, the condition of the society has been greatly improved, our influence is more deeply and more extensively felt, and our congregation is daily growing in number and respectability. The Sunday school, also, has received a new impetus through the aid and influence of the ladies alluded to, and the prospects of extensive usefulness are opening here apace. The German population in the city is reckoned at 60,000, about equally divided into Protestants, Catholics, and Rationalists. Although there are a number of other German churches in this city, it is very evident they cannot do our work. What the German population needs, is an earnest and spiritual ministry. W e are charged, in a good degree, with supplying this service to them. It ought to be the steady aim o f the Church, as fast as the men and the means can be found, to increase the number of our churches here. E a s t B a l t i m o r e M i s s i o n. W. Schwartz, Missionary. This mission had to pass through a fiery ordeal during the course of the past year; but it has, by the grace of God, nobly withstood the shock, and come out

30 3 0 MISSIONARY REPORT. purified. The holy fire has with very little intermission continued to burn upon the altar o f this mission, and the work of the Lord has been steadily advancing. Quite a number o f souls have been converted, and the society has been greatly improved in every respect The spirit o f Christian liberality is also being developed in this mission in many respects as they have improved their Church property, although they have a somewhat heavy ground-rent to pay ; and have, besides, contributed a handsome sum to the missionary treasury. There are two other appointments connected with this mission the one in the country, which has been carried on successfully for some years; the other was commenced during this year, on Federal Hill, where there are a great many Germans, and is, without doubt, the beginning o f another very important mission. There is also a German colporteur employed in connexion with this mission, and generally supported by the firm of Baker & Brother, in Baltimore, who also pay the hall rent for the appointment on Federal Hill. Both these enterprises, supported by this Christian liberality, have already been productive of much good. W e s t B a l t i m o r e M i s s i o n. W. F. Brenner, Missionary. Through the scarcity o f suitable labourers in the German department o f the work, this mission had to be supplied from the East Baltimore Mission, for a great part o f the year; and although the very best has been done, which under those circumstances we were enabled to do, yet it is easy to see, that the appointment had to suffer somewhat for want of a regular pastor. Since new-year, however, this want has been supplied, and the blessing o f the Lord has returned with it Several happy conversions have taken place here lately, as well as several triumphant deaths. The Sabbath school has been also materially improved. P ou gh k eepsie M ission. Anthony Koenig, Missionary. Concerning this mission we can only say, that it is in a very flourishing condition, that peace and prosperity have marked its progress through the past year in an eminent degree. Quite a number of souls have been added; a very commodious church has been finished, and dedicated ; and the prospects for the future are very encouraging. The number of Germans in this place is, to be sure, not so very large, but nevertheless quite large enough to justify, and abundantly to remunerate, the Church for planting a mission here. A lb a n y M ission. Augustus Hertel, Missionary. During the first part of the year this mission suffered much from causes which need not here be mentioned; but since the appointment and administration of Brother Hertel, the injuries have been repaired, and a number o f very promising men have been converted and joined the society. Our labours and our influence are, however, still very circumscribed here, being still confined to a school- house, which in a city like this, and where there are some good German churches, looks like a very small business indeed. W e are struggling, however, with all our might, for a church, and hope by the grace of God and the help o f his people, soon to succeed. S c h e n e c t a d y M is s io n. Brother M eckel, Missionary. This mission experienced, also, some painful shocks during the year, being left for a short time without regular pastoral care ; but the great Shepherd, ever mind

31 GERMAN MISSIONS. 3 1 ful o f His precious charge, preserved the flock from injury, and the work there is assuming a very interesting aspect They have a very convenient church, with a moderate debt upon i t ; the congregation is very respectable, and large for the place. many years. The prospect is very fair and promising for a self-supporting Church before R o c h e s t e r M is s io n. John J. Graw, Missionary. Although the German population in this place is quite large, being estimated at 10,000, yet our society is still small, one reason for which is, that our Church is somewhat on one end o f the town, and rather too far out o f the way. Germans, however, are fast gathering in that neighbourtlood, and it may appear, before long, that the church is exactly in the right place. The society and Sunday school are in good condition; the upper part of the church is so far finished, that we may comfortably worship in it The The missionary has also commenced preaching and holding prayer-meetings in other parts o f the town, and considerable interest has been awakened among the people as the result of his labours. B u f f a l o a n d T a n a w a n d a M is s io n. C. H. Hoevener and Jacob K. Kindler, Missionaries. This mission forms a circuit o f sixty miles in circumference, and includes, besides Buffalo, Tanawanda, Simpson s school-house, Lancaster, and Chuktewalka. The work has prospered greatly during the past year, and the influence of the mission is deeply felt, and heartily appreciated among the German population, which in the bounds of the circuit, at the lowest estimate, must number 1 0, W e labour here, however, as in the fire, on account of the number of other German Churches, which are all in league against us. But the Lord in his infinite mercy has granted us one victory after another, and we are abundantly encouraged to fight on, and to contend to the last for the faith once delivered to the saints. C o l l i k o o n a n d E l l e n v i l l e M is s io n. W. F. Dinger, Missionary. A s in other places, so here has persecution done its utmost to hinder the work of God, and to destroy thp mission in the bud ; but our triumph has been equal to the malice o f the foe, who would not even allow our Bible to stay in the public school-house where we preached, but laid it out upon a stump before the door. This is now a circuit, including eight appointments, which are more or less regularly filled according to circumstances. A more grateful people for the Gospel, and for its ministers among them, we have seldom found anywhere. The population is, indeed, very sparse, but it is almost daily increasing, and the prospects bid fair for an extensive field o f missionary enterprise. A very comfortable frame church has been built in the course of the year, which is appointed to be dedicated to the worship of Almighty God, on the 4th of May next. The missions have done all in their power in a financial respect: some of them have done nobly toward replenishing the treasury of the parent board, others struggling with Church debts, have not been able to do much for that purpose. As the contributions for the various purposes of Church collections will not be finally reported until the session o f the annual conference, we refer to its minutes for the statistics thereof:

32 32 DOMESTIC MISSIONS. TABULAR VIEW OF TH E MISSIONS. c I 1 a - 1 Station*. ju l e «5 Ph! H t é gm l l!& 1 S & 3 o o S New -York, Second-st $17,600 $9,600 Bloomingdale , W ashington -street Williamsburgh ,600 Newark , Philadelphia ,500 1,600 East Baltimore , W est Baltimore ,000 1,700 Poughkeepsie , Albany Schenectady , Rochester ,500 Buffalo , Collikoon , , ,590 The mission in Brooklyn was suspended during the past year, as we needed the missionary for Albany, but another one has lately been appointed in his place, who will resuscitate the mission, and operate, in connexion with the Brooklyn City Tract Society, as colporteur. W e most devoutly ask an interest in the prayers of all the people of God, for an increased prosperity in the mission work of this district. New -York, March 22d, *«Cincinnati German District, Ohio Conference. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. J o h n K i s l i n g, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r, I herewith send you the report o f the Cincinnati German District. L a w r e n c e b u r g. Jacob Rothwiller, Missionary. This is a station which supports its own preacher. They are a band of faithful Christians, and are firmly united in the fellowship o f love. There are only seventyfour full members, and nineteen probationers, making ninety-three ; yet they have supported their own preachers, and have not suffered them to want for the last four years. Their present pastor is an industrious, energetic, and influential man. Since conference there have been added to this charge twenty-five persons: among whom was an infidel, and six others who had been awakened under Brother Nippert s ministrations in Germany, but because they could not enjoy the privileges o f the Methodist Episcopal Church in their own native land, they came to America, and are now members in Lawrenceburg, rejoicing in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made them free. Here we see the fruits o f our missions in Germany. The brethren here have a good brick church, with a prosperous Sabbath school, a tolerable library, and sufficiently manned with officers and teachers. There is one exhorter in this charge, and a fair prospect for enlarged success.

33 GERMAN MISSIONS. 3 3 R a c e - s t r e e t S t a t i o n, C i n c i n n a t i. Jacob F ry, Missionary. Since the organization of this charge in 1842, there have been received on probation one thousand members, more than six hundred o f whom were received into full membership. And after the setting off, first to Everett-street charge, and second to Buckeye-street charge, together with the many removals, there remain still two hundred and thirteen in full membership, and thirty on probation making in all two hundred and forty-three. They have a good brick church, parsonage, and one local preacher. Prospect good. T h e E v e r e t t - s t r e e t M i s s i o n. George Banker, Missionary. This mission was commenced in 1846, by John Barth; in 1847, they bought a lot fifty by ninety-five feet, at $1,850, and built a small church on it This church is now too small, there being one hundred and fifty-eight in all; one hundred and forty in full membership, and eighteen probationers. A t our last quarterly meeting it was resolved to move the frame to another place in the town, and begin a new mission in it, and occupy the old site with a brick Church, forty by sixty feet. A t the close of the love-feast, the proposition to carry out the plan o f the quarterly meeting conference was met by the subscription of $ ; added to which, the brethren came forward to the call o f Brother Ellis from St. Louis, who wanted pecuniary aid for the Church in that place ; they immediately gave him about $12, and invited him to come again next evening. Then Brother Nulson (now gone to Germany) arose and stated: That he was about to leave for his native land to serve in the cause of his Master, and if it was not too late to ask it, he would like to bear with him an expression o f their good-will to Germany, in the shape o f a missionary contribution: whereupon they immediately responded by placing in his hands $36 for the German Mission. (This love-feast was held in the Buckeye-street charge, for both Buckeye and Everett-street charges.) The missionary spirit here is so great, that I have no doubt but that the church will be built. B u c k e y e - s t r e e t C h a r g e W. Ahrens, Missionary. In 1849, Adam Miller commenced the building o f a church here. In 1850, J. H. Barringburg reported a brick church forty-four by sixty-two feet, with a basement and a parsonage. The present preacher reports one hundred full members, and thirty-six probationers ; two Sabbath-schools one German, with seventeen officers and teachers, and sixty-five scholars ; one English, with twenty-five officers and teachers, and two hundred scholars ; books in library, three hundred and seventy-five ; one local preacher. This is a prosperous charge. N e w p o r t a n d C o v i n g t o n M is s io n. Frederick Shimmelphinning, Missionary. Seven appointments, thirty-six full members, twenty-two probationers, one meeting-house. In 1849, P. B. Baker commenced here and built a meeting-house. In 1850, C. Vogel was stationed here, and reported forty members. preacher has received on probation twenty-five, and by certificate five. H a m ilto n M ission. William Koetler, Missionary. Their present This mission was taken from the Dayton Mission at the last Ohio Conference, and John Hartman sent to labour on it. After Hartman failed, Willian Koetler, a local preacher, was sent to labour on it. Here there is a frame meeting-house, nineteen full members, six probationers ; one Sabbath-school, six officers and teachers, and twenty scholars. 5

34 3 4 MISSIONARY REPORT. D a y t o n M i s s i o n. John Hoppin, Missionary. This work, with what is now Sydney Mission, was commenced in 1839, by A. Miller. In the year 1840, E. Reiinenschneider was appointed there; in 1841, E. Huebner; and in the fall o f 1842, John Kisling, and re-appointed in Immediately after conference, Brother Schmucker divided the work, and placed Shalbert in Dayton ; Kisling commenced North o f Piqua. Since that time, the North was called Sydney Mission, and the South, Dayton Mission. The present preacher in Dayton has received since conference, forty by letter and on probation. There are now one hundred and thirty members in that charge; two local preachers; one meeting-house. Prospect good. S y d n e y M is s io n. B. F. Deamer, Missionary. W hen Kisling left this work in 1844, he reported twenty-two regular appointments ; one hundred and seventy members; one local preacher; one exhorter; and one frame meeting-house. The present report is four appointments: four meeting houses ; two parsonages ; sixty-eight members ; one local preacher, all told. Here is a country sixty miles long and twenty broad, almost exclusively settled with a German population, where we once had a good beginning, but still forty o f the German members that Kisling reported there, are now in the English Church. This is not as it should be. D e f i a n c e M i s s i o n. Brother Figen, Missionary. Eight appointments; one hundred and thirty-three full members; sixteen probationers; one meedng-house being built. Prospect good. A n g o l a M i s s i o n. P. B. Baker, Missionary. Thirteen appointments; forty five-members in full connexion; twenty-six probationers ; one meeting-house being built. Baker wants help. F o r t W a y n e M is s io n. Brother Foetzing, Missionary. Twenty full members; ten probationers ; one meeting-house, all told. The work is progressing on the district: one hundred and sixty-four have been added since conference, and thirty-six o f them from the Church of Rome. The nett increase since conference is one hundred and thirty-three. The appropriations for the district amounted to $2,615. year. Pray for us. March 17, North Ohio German District. W e need a larger appropriation next T he following brief sketch of the rise, progress, and present state of the German Missions in the North Ohio Conference, is furnished by the Presiding Elder, the Rev. E. Reiinenschneider. It is dated January 13, 1851, and extends to the Chilicothe Conference in September last. W e regret that it does not contain the statistics of the Sunday and day schools: In the fall o f 1841,1 was transferred from the Ohio Conference, then held in Urbana, to the North Ohio Conference, and was appointed to travel among the Germans in the Northern part o f Ohio. The whole conference was my field, and my usual travel was, in three weeks, from four to five hundred miles, preaching nearly every day. The first class was formed in Delaware; but as I afterwards

35 GERMAN MISSIONS. 3 5 could not attend to it, it united with the American brethren : the second class was formed about Lower Sandusky, now Fremont, and then the work broke out powerfully in a large settlement about Woodville, Sanduaky county, where the settlers had been so bad that drinking, cursing, gambling, dancing, & c., & c., were the order of the day. The leaders were first convicted ; many were converted ; and so deep and wide was the wórk, that they could not get another dancing party together. Hear the history o f one conversion. A well-informed man, and a strong Lutheran, had threatened to hang me on a tree if I did not quit the settlement, and cease leading his brethren astray. T o his children, he said, that he would cut off their heads if they went to hear these enthusiasts, as he called us. I had a conversation with him, in which he endeavoured to overthrow our doctrines. After this he disputed with one of our brethren, who talked to him about the necessity o f being converted; and the spirit o f God shook and convicted him powerfully. After a hard struggle through the day and a part of the night, he found peace; and notwithstanding all were in a deep sleep, he walked through the house praising God, and calling upon all to get up and help him praise the Lord. The man o f the house told him that he would be an enthusiast. He answered that he could not help praising God, for he had pardoned all his sins let others say what they please. I need not say that he became my warmest friend. May God grant that it may be so with all enemies o f religion! In this revival about fifty were converted Besides this, two classes were formed, one in Evansport and one in Pappalreach both in Defiance county. These established the Defiance Mission, which now belongs to the Cincinnati German District. I left this mission with about one hundred members, nearly all converted, four of which are now watchmen upon the walls of Zion. In 1843 this mission was divided, and one part was named Defiance, and the other Lower Sandusky. The Columbus mission was begun in 1843 by brother John.Barth. Delaware, where, as said before, a class was formed, was again taken up with Columbus, and a local preacher, who was sent by brother Schmucker to Delaware, worked together with brother Barth: the work prospered much. Great awakenings took place in Columbus, Delaware, and Marion counties. The next year the Delaware mission, I believe, was separated from the Columbus mission. The latter has had a slow but steady progress. In the two last years, Chilicothe, which was once before given up as unfruitful, was taken up again with Columbus, and the effect was glorious. sixty, all of which serve the Lord with a warm heart. The membership in Chilicothe now numbers about for Columbus mission, and many souls were converted to God. Last year was a fruitful one At the Ohio Conference in 1850, the mission was divided, and the one part called Columbus and the other Chilicothe. Brother C. Helwigwas appointed to Chilicothe, and B.iBraumuiller to Columbus. Both work with diligence; and there are good signs for an extensive revival this year: they have already good times in Columbus. On these two missions there are three churches and two parsonages ; all worth about $ 6, Both missions have several appointments in the country; and if circumstances continue as at present, it will be necessary to appoint two preachers to Columbus next year. The German population in this mission is about eleven thousand, in which all classes are represented, and all o f whom, with but few exceptions, are without experimental religion. May God bring about the time when this wilderness shall be turned into the garden of the L ord! The missions pay about half o f the salaries o f their preachers ; and there are good prospects that within a few years tney will be stricken from the missionary list, and support themselves.

36 3 6 MISSIONARY REPORT. T h e D e l a w a r e a n d G a l i o n M i s s i o n. N. Nuhfer and M. Buff, Missionaries. These two missions were together for several years, but were separated in the fall of 1849, and both had a blessed progress. Delaware had last year an extensive revival, and a great number were added to the Church ; which, however, did not appear so, as the year before an error was made in returning the number of membership. The increase was at least fifty members. There are three churches and one parsonage on the mission ; all worth about $1,800. The missionaries are N. Nuhfer and M. Ruff, the last one appointed by the Presiding Elder. The mission pays half o f their salaries ; and probably in a few years it will sustain itself. The Sabbath schools are in a flourishing condition. The German population is about three thousand five hundred : and notwithstanding that there is more religion among them than in many other places, yet the most o f them live without God in the world. The prospects for this year are promising: awakenings have begun, and we hope that they will progress gloriously. Galion Mission had last year good times many were converted, and the membership more than doubled. The brethren are zealous in good w orks: they pay two-thirds of the salary of their preacher, and will pay it all within a few years. The mission was by the conference supplied with one preacher, namely, brother G. Nachtrieb ; but the official members thought that the mission should be extended, and asked me to give them a second preacher, which I did in the appointment o f brother C. Jung, who is supported wholly by the mission. They have a church and a parsonage, and a second one is in course of erection; worth, in all, about $500. The German population is about three thousand most o f them unconverted. The prospects for this year are, so far, promising. C l e v e l a n d M is s io n. This mission was commenced in 1845, by the Rev. Mr. Buhre,but little wasdone the first year. exertions. Brother C. Helwig, who followed him, built a church with great The mission has not had so good a progress as is desired; but if we consider all things, we have reason to thank God for what he has done. Brothers Klein and Jung extended the mission last year to Sandusky C ity; but as the field was too large, it was divided at the conference in The membership has nearly doubled the last year. C l e v e l a n d a n d L i v e r p o o l M is s io n s. C. Gahn and H. Rehm, Missionaries. There have been already many awakenings, and, we look out for good times. The German population in both these missions is fourteen thousand. No part o f Ohio is settled more with Germans than this. The Roman Catholics are strong also Rationalism; but very little heart-felt religion is to be found. may form several missions here in future, but at present we have no openings. church and parsonage are on the missions, worth about $3,000. S a n d u sk y C it y M ission. Brother Beider, Missionary. I cannot report anything as yet^of this mission. L o w e r S a n d u s k y M is s io n. P. Schneider and W. Geyer, Missionaries. This mission had blessed times last year. many were added to the Church. four weeks round, it was last conference divided. W e They had an extensive revival, and As the mission could not be well travelled in a One part was called Woodville Circuit, and supplied with a single preacher, brother P. Schneider, who is supported from the circuit, which is in a flourishing and prosperous condition. A In Toledo the

37 GERMAN MISSIONS. 3 7 seed had been sown for many years with tears. in a protracted meeting, and a class has been formed. Toledo, and it may become a station in future. mission, worth about $1,200. about two thousand. Many have lately been converted Many Germans live in There are two churches on the The prospects are good: the German population is The other part o f the former work is called Tiffen Mission, and is supplied by brother W. Geyer. This mission does not prosper so well as might be hoped for. Last year they had a considerable awakening in Tiffen ; but this year the preacher lay almost the whole time sick o f fever, and is therefore unable to make the necessary efforts for the cultivation o f this field. There live many Germans in and around Tiffen, and we hope the Lord will raise up for his praise a people here. D e t r o i t M i s s i o n. A. Klein, Missionary. This mission was hegun in 1846, by brother J. M. Hartmann. It has had good times from the beginning. A church building was commenced by brother Hartman, and continued by brother C. Helwig, who came two years after him. The building is now nearly finished. They had blessed times last year, and many were converted: among the Sabbath-school scholars was a remarkable awakening. The mission supports the preacher in part, and we hope that it will be a self- sustaining station soon. They have one church, and another in course o f erection, worth $3,500. Brother A. Klein has had blessed times this year, and we hope for a blessed future. The German population is about five thousand : a great part o f them are Catholics, and many Infidels. It will require much work yet to cultivate this moral wilderness. A n n - A r b o r M is s io n. Ann-Arbor Mission was commenced in the fall oi 1846, and has made but a slow progress. but little prospects for the future. W e have gathered a little Church with great pains, and there are but they do not much incline to hear our missionaries. worth about $ 1, Many Germans live in this part o f the^country, The mission has a church This is a short view of the beginning, progress, and present state of the missions on my district. I would only add, that I myself have had a blessed year. The Lord has given me my portion o f the blessing o f perfect love, and there is a sweet heaven of the love o f God within my soul. I have not said much about Sabbath schools, and would therefore now remark, that on all missions we have them as far as possible, and that they do much good. The statistics are taken from the Minutes of 1850, because I have no other sources of information. Pittsburg German Mission District. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. P e t e r W i l k i n s, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r. I have received your'note informing me o f your desire to have certain information of the state o f the work in the Pittsburg German District for the next annual report. The Pittsburg District has retained nearly the same form, except that a new mission has been located in the Muskingum Valley, which takes in the town o f Zanesville and surrounding country. The Marietta Mission which had two missionaries last year, has received but one this, and is now supporting its own pastor. two this year. Pittsburg and Birmingham had one missionary, but have I have just closed my second round on the District, and the Lord

38 3 8 MISSIONARY REPORT. has been with us at our quarterly meetings. About one hundred have been converted and one hundred and sixty-five have joined on probation. Our quarterly meetings as well as the meetings in general, have been so far well attended by the Germans, who have listened with attention to the word of God. The district in its present form makes it necessary for the Presiding Elder to travel about 1,000 miles each quarter, which is done mostly by steamboat I will now give you an account of the several stations and missions in the district. P i t t s b u r g a n d B ir m in g h a m. Sebastian Barth and A d olf Katter, Missionaries. The work among the Germans in Pittsburg was commenced in the fall o f 1838, when brother Nast paid a visit to Pittsburg, and formed during a stay of two weeks two classes consisting of thirty-five members. Brother Hartmann was the first regular missionary that was sent shortly after brother Nast returned to Cincinnati. The work has had some severe struggles for some year past, but the Lord has answered the prayers of his children, and has sent prosperity to this mission. membership consists o f one hundred and twenty-two in full connexion, and sixty- two on probation, including one local preacher and one exhorter. There are connected with the mission two Sabbath schools, one in Pittsburg and the other in Birmingham. Our W e have two churches and two parsonages in the basement o f the churches: the value o f the property is $7,000, with $1,500 debt. The German brethren o f this mission are mostly poor, and it is very hard for them to raise the support for brother Barth, who receives no aid from the missionary funds. The most that the Society can raise is perhaps $250 : it is impossible for him to get along with this. Brother Katter receives a very moderate support from the Missionary Society. The missionaries have had a good work since conference ; forty have been converted, and forty-seven joined on probation. The spiritual condition o f this mission is good. The German population within the bounds of this mission is about 20,000, a large part o f which is Roman Catholics and Rationalists. W e should have a new mission in Alleghany city; it has a large German population, but we can do but little without a church. If the Board should see proper to make an appropriation, no doubt, if the right men could be found to undertake the work, our English brethren would help us to a church, and the Lord would give us success, as in other missions. W e have in this mission four regular appointments, and the brethren preach each four times a week. W h e e lin g S ta tio n. Paul Broadbeck, Missionary. The Wheeling mission was commenced at the close o f the year 1838, when brother Swahlen, then an exhorter from Cincinnati, visited Wheeling, and formed the first class. He was afterwards appointed missionary to Wheeling, and built, in 1839, the first German Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. work prospered well for several years; but for some time past the progress has been slow. Y et, notwithstanding, many souls have been converted, and joined the Church, but have moved to other parts o f the country with their certificates: and several of the brethren who were converted and joined the Church in Wheeling, are now in the missionary field, and doing good service. This mission has for some years supported itself, without aid from the missionary funds. It has a membership o f one hundred and two in full connexion, and fourteen on probation; a Sabbath- school, consisting o f nine officers and teachers, thirty scholars, and one hundred and sixty volumes in library; also two local preachers. The The Church property consists of a church and parsonage, both brick, valued at $3,000, free from debt.

39 GERMAN MISSIONS. 3 9 The German population in this mission is estimated at five thousand. Our church is in South W heeling; but it would be well if something could be done in East W heeling. A young man could be usefully and successfully employed there. W heeling. has two regular preaching places, and the missionary preaches four times a week. Our meetings are well attended, and the prospects are good. Twelve conversions, and fifteen accessions since conference. C a f t i n a C i r c u i t. John M. M uljm ger, Missionary. The work commenced some time in 1839, when brother Swahlen, from Wheeling, visited the Germans there, and formed a class. Brothers Reimenschneider and H. Koeneke, then exhorters, came from Wheeling, and visited them also with good success. Rev. C. C. Best, now o f the Pittsburg Conference, was the first missionary regularly appointed, and the mission was called Monroe Mission, and embraced a large circuit, which was afterwards divided into three. The work on Captina circuit has advanced steadily, and it has supported for a number o f years the missionary, without aid from the missionary funds. The German population within the bounds o f the circuit, is supposed to be two thousand. Our membership consists of one hundred and fifty-two in full connexion, and twenty-one on probation. There are six regular preaching places, which are filled once in two weeks. The missionary travels fifty miles each round, and preaches four times a week. W e have two exhorters on the circuit; one Sabbath-school, consisting of ten officers and teachers, sixty scholars, and one hundred and ten volumes in library. Some o f the Sabbath-school children are truly seeking religion, and some have experienced the same during the year. Thirty accessions have taken place since conference. The prospects on this circuit are promising: many inquire, What must we do to be saved! May the Lord assist the missionary to point them to the Saviour. W e have a church and parsonage here, valued at $700. The circuit supports brother Mulfinger, who labours well in every part of his work. B u c k h i l l a n d M a l a g a M i s s i o n. William Dresler, Missionary. This mission was embraced in the original Monroe Circuit, but was taken from it four years since. The German population is supposed to be two thousand five hundred in the bounds of this mission. They are quite destitute o f the means o f grace on some parts. W e have a membership of one hundred and three in full connexion, and nineteen on probation, including one local preacher and two exhorters. There are six regular preaching places, which are served each every two weeks, and require sixty-five miles travel each round, and preaching five times a week. W e have connected with this mission, three Sabbath schools, with fourteen officers and teachers, eighty-seven scholars, and sixty-six volumes in library. The Sabbath-schools are increasing in interest, and some o f the scholars have been converted during the year. W e have two churches and one parsonage, valued at $600. The appropriation from the Missionary Society is $125, and the mission raises about the same amount The missionary has a large fam ily: he performs his work well. M a r i e t t a C i r c u i t Christian Vogel, Missionary. This is the place of my conversion, and was set off as a mission in 1840; it had belonged to the Monroe Mission. In 1839, quite an interesting revival took place in Marietta and surrounding country. Rev. G. Danker, who was truly a converted man, preached then for the Lutherans; but they complained that he preached too hard, and too much repentance to them. So he preached them his

40 4 0 MISSIONARY REPORT. farewell sermon, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and laboured as a local preacher in and around Marietta, with great success. The first time he preached as a Methodist minister, which was on the evening o f the 23d o f October, 1839,1 was awakened and converted to God. During the winter many.were converted, and joined the Church. Marietta Mission suffered greatly by the removal of a large number to other parts o f the country ; but the work has revived again, so that they requested, at our last-conference, to be taken from the list o f missions. They now support the missionary themselves. Marietta mission has contributed a goodly number of labourers to the German work. W e have a membership of one hundred and thirty in full connexion, and fourteen on probation, including one local preacher and one exhorter. There are five regular preaching places, which are served each once in two weeks. The missionary preaches four times a w eek ; and the circuit is fifty miles round. The German population is about three thousand within the bounds o f this circuit. W e have two Sabbath schools, with twenty officers and teachers, eighty-four scholars, and ninety volumes in library. Some o f the children have been converted during the year. W e have three churches and a parsonage, valued at $1,800, free from debt. The progress o f the work is slow but sure : a number have been converted, and some joined the Church, since conference. P o m e r o y C i r c u i t. John Geyer, Missionary. This was originally called Chester Mission, and was comenmced in Brother Koeneke wab then on the Marietta circuit, and visited the German settlement between Chester and Pomeroy, where he found brother Geyer, who held meetings with his countrymen. Brother Geyer visited us in Marietta on Christmas, 1840, and joined the Church. Brother Koeneke appointed a protracted meeting near Chester, and took some brethren with him from Marietta. The meeting resulted in a large number of conversions, and about thirty accessions. For several years the work went on progressing; but recently not much has been done, the Lutheran ministers endeavouring all they can to prejudice the people against us. The Church has supported the missionary for a number o f years, and some souls have been converted during the last year. Five have been converted since conference, and ten joined on probation. W e have a membership o f one hundred and twelve in full connexion, and fifteen on probation. Three o f the converts in this mission have entered the travelling connexion-, and another young man will enter at our next conference, if there is need. W e have two churches and a parsonage, and one new church building: the value o f the Church property is about $2,000. W e have two local preachers and two Sabbath-schools, with fifteen officers and teachers, fifty-eight scholars, and two hundred and sixty volumes in library. The German population is about one thousand. places, which are served once a week. There are four regular preaching P o r ts m o u th M ission. Charles Shclper and Conrad Bier, Missionaries. Some twelve or fourteen years ago, brother Paul Broadbeck, now missionary at Wheeling, was converted amongst our English brethren : he was a Roman Catholic. When brother Schmucker was Presiding Elder o f the German Missions in Ohio Conference, he preached with success in Portsmouth, and laid the foundation o f that now flourishing mission. bounds of this mission, at six thousand. The German population is estimated, within the W e have a membership o f one hundred and eighty urtfull connexion, and thirty-one on probation. There are thirteen regular appointments, which are filled once in two weeks. It requires to travel one

41 6ERMAN MISSIONS. 4 1 hundred and seventy miles each round, and preacliing four times a week for each missionary. W e have four Sabbath-schools, with thirty-five officers and teachers, one hundred and fifteen scholars, and one hundred and seventy-five volumes in library; we have two churches and a parsonage, valued at $2,600, with a debt o f $150. The appropriation from the missionary funds is $250. Both preachers are men with large families: this leaves a heavy burden on the mission ; but they will do their part well. Since the last annual report was made out, there have been about fifty conversions ; since our last conference, thirty-one have joined on probation. The prospect is good : this is a very important field. May the blessing o f the Lord attend the labours of our brethren! round on Portsmouth mission. I have to spend two Sabbaths each W e s t U n ion M ission. John V. Balduff, Missionary. O f the rise o f Methodism on this mission, I have no information, not having received your note in time to make personal inquiries during my last visit. I suppose the book, written by Rev. Adam Miller, on the origin and progress of German Missions, will give some information. o f Maysville, Ky. The mission also takes in the town There are seven regular appointments, which are filled once in two weeks, and require the missionary to preach four times a week, and travel one hundred and fifteen miles each round. The German population is one thousand five hundred: our membership is ninety in full connexion, and twenty on probation. W e have three Sabbath-schools, with fifteen officers and teachers, sixty scholars no library reported ; we have one local preacher, and two churches and a parsonage, valued at $1,400, with a $300 debt on the church in Maysville, Ky. The appropriation from the funds of the Missionary Society has been $150, to which the membership, though poor, will add $100. Since conference, some fifteen conversions and twenty-five accessions have taken place. good, and the missionary is doing well his w ork. M u skin gu m M ission. William Florke, Missionary. The prospect is This mission was set off at our last annual conference. It takes in the town o f Zanesville and surrounding country. The German population is large, but no society has yet been formed. Zanesville on Sabbath. visits once in two weeks. will not attend. I have visited the mission, and preached in The missionary has nine regular appointments, which he At some places the people come out, but at others they May the Lord sustain the missionary, and give him success! Names of Station» and Miswoni. s i 3 J, i s, S S o b I 3 a! 2 g I ec -Sg S3 I I-2 ^3 p &«W 6 es 1 55 o m > Pittsburg and Birmingham, ,000 Wheeling, ,000 Captina, ,000 Buckhill and Malaga, ,500 Marietta, ,000 Pomeroy, ,000 Portsmouth, ,000 West Union, ,500 Summary of tha whole,

42 4 2 MISSIONARY REPORT. A t the close of this report, I would say, that the work on this district is in a healthy state. The missionaries are at their posts, and labour in earnest. There is a general hungering and thirsting after a full salvation. That the Lord may increase our faith, and give us grace to feed his sheep and lambs, is the prayer of your brother and fellow-labourer in the Gospel. Pittsburg, P a., March 5, German Missions in Indiana District. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. G e o r g e A. B r e u n i g, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r, With this I send you my report of the Indiana German D istrict, o f Ohio Conference. A s I trust that my predecessor, brother Kisling, has already given you the statistical part o f this district, I will now only report the rise, progress, and present state of the missions; also the moral and physical state of the German population. the report in German, as follows: On account of my insufficiency in writing English, I give E v a n s v il l e M is s io n. This was commenced in 1842, by Rev. P. Schmucker, who formed the first class o f about twenty-four members. and in 1844 was assisted by brother C. Mutli. seven counties, a four weeks circuit. In 1843, brother H. Koneke followed him, They formed, within a territory of In 1847, Evansville was separated from the other parts o f the mission. At this time the work of God began to pause. Different kinds o f obstacles sprung up ; some dangerous characters crept into the Church, which have proved to be a harm to this day. The spiritual state o f the mission is, as yet, not so good as it ought to be ; but in the name o f the Lord we are resolved to do our best, and hope that it may be better soon. The German population is about six thousand souls, one-third of whom are Roman Catholics. They have mostly sunk into great wickedness : however, there is a good proportion yet who are religiously inclined. In temporal affairs, they are diligent to accumulate property, by following the different kinds o f employment, especially by the keeping of coffee-houses. Evansville is, in ail probability, the most important mission-point in Indiana. W e are o f good hope, that within a few years this mission will be independent of the missionary treasury. M o u n t V e r n o n M i s s io n. This mission was a part o f the Evansville mission : it was separated from it in The German population is about three hundred families. The people are, in a moral point o f view, better than in large cities. W ith the exception o f Mount Vernon, the Germans in the different settlements follow agriculture with good success. The members of the mission are united in love and peace, and are in a prospering state. B o o n v il l e M is s io n. This mission, like the Mount Vernon Mission, was formerly a part o f the Evansville Mission, until The German population within this mission is from five to six thousand souls, about one-third o f whom are Roman Catholics. Also here is to be found but very little godliness amongst the Germans. The prejudices against Methodism are tolerably strong, but much less now than formerly. W e have confidence, that by visiting from house to house, and by distributing tracts, many of the people will be gained. With respect to temporal matters.

43 GERMAN MISSIONS. 4 3 the most o f the settlers are new and p oor; but the diligence o f the people, and the goodness of the land, promise prosperity -within a short space. N e w A l b a n y M i s s io n. This mission was formerly called Charlestown. It was formed in 1843, by Rev. C. Muth, and has from its infancy suffered considerably by the introduction o f the dispute about infant baptism. This was done by some German Baptist brethren. Notwithstanding, blessed be God, the work has had a good steady progress till now, and especially since the last Ohio Conference, the work prospers. A goodly number have been converted. The spiritual state is good, with a few exceptions- The German population is about three hundred and fifty families. The people are well provided with ministers, and ought to be better, therefore, than they are. W e have good reasons to expect prosperity. Temporal prosperity among the Germans is increasing. L o u i s v i l l e, K y., S t a t i o n. This mission was founded in 1841, by Rev. P. Schmucker. Seldom has a mission been started with such rapid results. fonned o f new converts. In the first year a fine little society was In the third year, the members undertook to support their pastor themselves, and they have done so ever since. Every year a goodly number have been added to the Church, who gave evidence o f their earnest desire to be saved. Also a goodly number o f the fruits o f the mission have been harvested ; and especially through the cholera, many have gone triumphantly and landed, no doubt, in the harbour o f eternal happiness, and now they sing the songs of the Lamb. The Church increases in the internal life of God. The German population is about twelve thousand souls, the most o f whom have deeply sunk into an ungodly life many into gross immorality. Infidelity and Rationalism have set deep roots, but the truth of God will conquer, and the mouths o f all men shall be stopped. The Germans possess here an important part of the city property; a considerable number are engaged in an important part of the commerce, and other profitable business ; others, on the other hand, make a poor living. Our prospects for the future are as promising as they ever have been. L o u i s v i l l e M i s s i o n. This mission is in the lower part o f the town, and was formed in 1847, by brother J. Rothweiler, with a number of our members from the other Church in Louisville. W ith this mission is also connected Jeffersonville, with a class of about twenty-five members. The greatest obstacle in the way o f this mission is, that our church stands in a very improper place. The brethren were induced to build there, because they got the lot cheap ; but this was a great error on their part. The place may be good in future, in about five or six years; but until then, and hitherto, much more could have been done for the Lord, if the church was in a proper place. The membership is united together in great love. In Jeffersonville the work is especially prospering since the last conference. year. R o c k f o r d M is s io n. A church will be built there this In 1841 the Rev. T. Kisling formed a class near Rockford, then belonging to the Lawrenceburg mission. In 1845 the Rockford region was connected with Madison mission* and served by Rev. C. Shelper, missionary, who took up several settlements around Rockford. Brother Shelper worked with great success. In 1846

44 4 4 MISSIONARY REPORT. this part was again cut off from Madison mission, and bears since the name of Rockford mission. The work o f God has had a good progress till now. The membership support their pastor, and their spiritual state is excellent, with but a few exceptions. The German population is about four hundred families. The moral situation o f the people is better than in many other places. people are religiously inclined. middling well off. In general, the In a temporal t o w, it may be said that they are The prospects for the future are promising. M a d is o n M is s io n. This mission has not been so fruitful as some others. The Roman Catholics have a strong hold within its bounds ; but we do not lose confidence, for the labour and means which have been spent on this mission, have already been richly repaid with a membership, who show themselves in earnest about their souls salvation. About three hundred families of Germans live within the bounds o f this mission. The moral state o f the Germans is more unpromising than that o f the people in the country. They need the Gospel preached in a simple and earnest manner. A s it regards temporal affairs, a large majority o f them are in rather humble circumstances; notwithstanding, it may be hoped that_within a few years the mission will be independent of missionary support. May God grant i t! A u r o r a M is s io n. In 1848, the Rev. J. Geyer, then stationed in Lawrenceburg, formed the first class in Aurora. The other parts o f the mission, a few settlements, were visited by brother Wittenbach, who, by the grace o f God, formed several classes in The mission, as in its present geographical form, was connected for some years with the Laughery mission. At the last Ohio Conference, this part was again set off from Laughery, and took the name of Aurora mission, Aurora being the most important point. The membership is about sixty: love and peace reign among them. The German population is not less than three hundred families, all o f whom, with a very few exceptions, are in need o f experimental religion. are tolerably strong, but they must give away, for God is on our side. circumstances, the Germans are prospering. L a u &h e r y M is s io n. Prejudices against us In temporal This mission, in part, belonged before to the Lawrenceburg mission, and was formed by Rev. T. Kisling. In 1846, brother Wittenbach took up some settlements, and in 1848, under the administration o f brother S. Mulfinger, some other doors were opened, so that the mission is now an extensive one, with nineteen preaching places, and two missionaries. The German population may be about seven or eight hundred families. The Lord has blessed the labours of his servants abundantly from time to time, although we have perhaps on no other place more opposition from spiritless and godless preachers, than on this mission. There are not less than nine or ten o f them, and five Roman Catholic churches, within the mission. The best, as well as the meanest of them, work altogether against us. matters, the Germans are prospering. I n d ia n a p o l is M is s io n. In 1848 brother L. Nippert was appointed to this mission- In temporal His work was not in vain. A t present there is a class in Mogorthaar settlement, and another class in Indianapolis. This last class is an ornament o f the Church. The time is not long when we will have a strong Church in this important place. The German popula

45 GERMAN MISSIONS. 4 5 tion in the city may be from eight hundred to one thousand souls: their moral state is better than in some other large cities. The German people are much divided in Church matters. and frugality. In temporal affairs, we find them increasing through diligence T e e r e H a u t e M is s io n. C. Muth, Missionary. Terre Haute and vicinity, on the Wabash, was taken into the mission-list at the last Ohio Conference, and brother C. Muth appointed missionary. W e had not to wait long for fruits. Brother Muth has formed a class of about twenty-seven members in the city, most all of whom are converted. He has formed classes also in some parts in the country. Great things the Lord has done. Brother Muth s congregations, eager to hear the Gospel, are encouraging. I have seldom 6een such a devotedness, and hunger and thirst for the word, as in this place. In all probability, brother Muth will have a rich harvest before the year closes. The members are o f one heart, and of one soul. The German population is sunk deep in a moral point o f view, notwithstanding we see the triumph o f the Gospel on the greatest of sinners. A ll praise be to God! A s to temporal affairs, the Wabash country pro. mises great prosperity. N ow let me say further, that at the next Ohio Conference three new missions ought to be taken up: 1. Vincennes and neighbourhood, with a stout population. 2. Poland, at which place brother Richie has worked until now. This field is very promising. 3. Lafayette and neighbourhood. The Indiana German District is already too large and toilsome. In taking up the three new missions, the work in Indiana ought to be divided into two German Districts. The acquaintance I have with the work upon the district is but short, ab I came to it since last conference ; and in reporting to you, I have done as well as I could under the circumstances. Louisville, Ky., March 25, German Missions hi the St. Louis District. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. P h i l i p K u h l, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r, I intend to give you, as far as I mjiy, a full report of the German work upon the St. Louis German District, Illinois Conference. W a s h i n g t o n - s t r e e t S t a t i o n, S t Louis, Mo. In August, 1841, brother L. S. Jacoby was sent to St. Louis by Bishop Morris* where he found one German Methodist amongst the English brethren, namely, brother Hoffman, now a local preacher in Iowa. He attempted to plant the banner o f the Cross amidst the persecution o f the Germans, who threw stones at him> burnt his tracts, and ridiculed him in the streets. In the spring o f 1842 a little society was formed of about twenty-six members, who bought a lot on Washington-street, and built a little church thirty-two by fifty feet, sjon after which some of our most bitter enemies were converted to God, and joined the mission. The little society toiled hard for about four years, during which time some were converted, and added to the mission. Since the close of 1845, the Lord has blessed the mission in a signal manner. Every winter since it has had a glorious revival; bo that after five years from the beginning, the church was entirely too small, and accordingly, in. the spring of 1847 it was taken down, and a lnrger one erected in it«

46 46 M ISSIONARY REPORT. place. The first year after this one hundred and ninety joined on probation, and were converted ; and so the work has continued, and within the last eight weeks eighty souls were converted to God. The present state o f the station is, therefore, good: the members grow in grace, and are diligent in all good works. church stands in the midst o f a dense German population, whose moral Btate is some better than in other parts of the city, but still sins o f all kind abound. The Germans here are mostly from northern Germany, and favourable to Christianity. One portion of them are in moderate circumstances, another is very poor, but diligent, and increasing in worldly goods. Our prospects, in the midst of much opposition, are good. The The station now has two hundred and twenty-five members, and eighty-six on trial; two local preachers, three exhorters ; one day school o f about seventy children; and a very flourishing Sabbath school, with one superintendent, four officers, fifty teachers, and one hundred and seventy scholars; one library, o f two hundred and fifty volumes; and one very large Bible class. Thirteen German missionaries have been sent out from this mission, eleven of whom are members o f the Illinois Conference. The station has also employed a colporteur, a converted Jew, who distributes our tracts and sells our books, and invites the people to church. Lord blesses his labours. Some Catholics were led through him to seek the L ord ; and to one priest he sold a German and an English Testament, who promised him also to come to our church, after he had a conversation with him about experimental religion. The CoLUMBUS-STREET MISSION, St. L o u is, M o. This mission was started in September, 1843, with some members from Wash- ington-street. the beginning. It is in the southern part of the city, and had many difficulties in The first, and a part of the second year, they held their meetings in a store which they had rented for the purpose. In the fall of 1844 they purchased a lot, on which a church was built in 1845 and A t the conference in 1847, they had a membership of eighty-seven; the next year they numbered one hundred and ten ; but in the year following, the cholera and the enemy both broke in, and reduced them to about sixty members. Our present missionary is earnestly engaged in building up the mission; and we expect the time when it will become a new leaven in the Lord. part are not what they should be. One part of the members are earnest, the other This part of the city is entirely inhabited by Germans, with many factories. Their moral state is to be regretted. They mostly come from South Germany, and are Roman Catholics, very common people, who drink in iniquity like water. The most of them have property, and we hope by patience and perseverance to gather a good Church here yet W e have at present one exhorter, forty-one members, seven probationers; one Sabbath school, with one superintendent, eight teachers, thirty-five children; one Bible class ; and one day school, with twenty-five children. efficient missionaries. From the mission have also gone out three B r o a d w a y M i s s i o n, St. Louis. This is in the northern part of the city, in the vicinity o f New-Bremen, entirely inhabited by Germans. The mission is also a branch o f the Washington-street Church, and was organized in 1848, since which time about fifty souls have been converted to G od ; but owing to the many removals, it has but twenty-five members, twelve probationers, and one exhorter ; also a Sabbath school, with one superintendent, nine teachers, forty children ; and a day school, of about forty chil

47 GERM AN M ISSIO N S. dren. The members are earnest, mostly poor; but a light in the world, and the salt of the earth. W e have a church here on rented ground, and we think hereafter it will be removed to New-Bremen. One part of the population has the form of godliness, the others are very wicked, and engage in all kinds of wickedness. There are many wealthy infidels here, who are now building a church for themselves, into which they will not have the Bible brought Our prospects are good. F o u r t h - s t r e e t M i s s i o n, St. Louis, Mo. This is also an off-shoot of Washington-street mission, and was supplied with a missionary last Illinois Conference, in September, 1850, who at present is at large to collect funds for paying the church debt. Our school teacher from Washingtonstreet, who is a local preacher, has preached here for more than a year. There are thirty-three good members. The church lies four squares south of the court-house, on Fourth-street, in the middle part of St. Louis. Within about two blocks of the church a great many German beer and coffee-houses are to be found, more than in any other part of the city ; also a good many German store-keepers and mechanics, most of whom are against true Christianity. About three blocks from us, on Seventh-street, is a Rationalist church, attended by thousands of Germans. Our prospects are very good. If the missionary could be here now, I have no doubt he would gather a Church soon; but the debt is pressing and must be paid. W e have a Sabbath school here, with forty children and seven teachers. About our work in S t Louis I wanted to say further: At the commencement of our mission there were but three German churches in the city; one Roman Catholic, one Old Lutheran, and one Evangelical. The preacher o f the last one had to leave in 1844, and his place was supplied with one o f the Rationalistic creed. In 1845 two other Evangelical churches were built, one in the northern, and the other in the southern part of the city, near our churches in those places. The church in the southern part divided again about two years ago, and built a third Evangelical church. The old Lutherans have also built another large church, within one square of our church in the northern part o f the city, and still another one last year near our Broadway church ; so that they have three churches here also. Besides this, four or five German Roman Catholic churches have been built since, and another one the German Infidels intend to erect But still, among the twenty-five or thirty thousand Germans, there is at least room enough for four more German Methodist churches. If many of our rich Methodists did know how well they could spend their money for German Missions in such places as St. Louis, I am fully pursuaded they would cheerfully give it, and enable us to break the bread of life to thousands who now die the death eternal for want of it I hope, by the blessing o f God, to live until at least we have six flourishing German Methodist churches in the city, in which thousands are prepared for eternal glory. B e l l v i l l e M is s io n, 111. In August, 1841, at the same time when brother Jacoby commenced ;n St Louis, brother Hartman was sent to Bellville. He could not have much access in the town, and therefore laboured more in the country, and extended his mission over the field which now forms our Bellville, Moscouta, Monroe, and Highland missions. In some of the places his labour was blessed, and he received sixty members during the year, three o f which are members o f the Illinois Conference up to the present time. In 1842 the town of Bellville was given up, and the missionary confined his labours to the other places. From 1844 to 1846 the work increased, and two mis-

48 4 8 M ISSIO N A RY R E P O R T. eionaiies were appointed to the mission. A t the Illinois Conference o f 1845, the southern part of the mission was cut off, and formed into the Monroe mission, and the northern part o f the mission is now called Moscouta. This Moscouta mission had a blessed year, and at the Conference o f 1846, the northern part o f it was cut off and formed into the Highland mission. In 1848 the town o f Bellville was taken up again, and formed into a mission ; so that, after a time of seven years, out of the one mission four have been formed, which I now intend to describe. Bellville Mission, in the town o f Bellville, Illinois, with two thousand Germans. W e have here thirty-nine full members, and thirteen on trial; with one local preacher, and one exhorter; a Sabbath school, with one superintendent, twelve teachers, and fourteen children. There is also a flourishing day school, in which about sixty children are taught in English and German, in all things needed for the present or the future life. The society has bought the old church o f their English brethren, and almost paid for it. The moral state of the Germans in Bellville is not satisfactory. N o other little town in the W est may easily be found where sin more abounds than here. A part of the Germans are moral people, educated and wealthy, but Atheists and Rationalists in principle. One half of the German population is strong Roman Catholic, living in all kinds' o f sin. good. H ig h l a n d M is s io n, 111. Our prospects may be called This mission is within the towns of Highland, Standen, Alton, Edwardsville, and some settlements. In the commencement, since 1846, we made but slow progress, until the little society built a church in 1847 and 1848 since the dedication of which the work has prospered, and especially so last year. Our membership consists o f seventy-three full, and thirty-six members on probation; with one local preacher; two Sabbath schools, with seventy children, seventeen teachers, and two superintendent*. The circumference of the mission is two hundred and twenty miles, with eleven preaching places, which are visited by the missionary once in two weeks. The moral state of the Germans here is better than in some other parts. They have, in general, good common-school education, and though they are not rich, yet they are comfortable. Our prospects are good. M o s c o u t a M is s io n, 111. W e have eighty-eight members here, of which, sixty-six are full members, and twenty-three probationers, with one local preacher and two exhorters; two Sabbath schools, one superintendent, ten teachers and fifty scholars. Our members are consistent Christians; some of them in moderate circumstances, others poor, as most o f the Germans in this vicinity. The mission is about one hundred and sixty miles in circumference, with six preaching places, visited once in two weeks by the missionary ; in which time he preaches nine sermons, leads classes and prayer meetings. This field of labour is a hard one. About six hundred German families live here, many o f whom are educated, and revolutionists from Germany, also enemies of the Christian religion, who exert a great influence upon the uneducated, In the eastern part o f the mission we have the old Lutherans, who pardon sins and excommunicate those as heretics who will not believe them. One o f these leading men, however, got religion last summer in our mission, and joined us, with some others. After the Lutheran minister had tried all things to bring him back to the Church, without success, he spoke at last the anathema against him from the pulpit, until he would acknowledge his error of becoming a Methodist, and on his knees

49 GERMAN MISSIONS. ask for pardon. Our good brother on the other side rejoices in the liberty o f the children o f God. Our prospects are good in some places -in othexs not so good O that the Lord may pour out his Spirit upon the dry bones! M o n r o e M is s io n, HI. This mission was commenced in 1845, and had bht slow progress in the begin* rung. Since the beginning o f 1848, until conference, September, 1849, the work prospered. The year from 1849 to 1850 was a trying one ; the enemy had sown weeds, which had to be rooted out Since September, 1850, the Lord has blessed us again, and twenty-three joined, and were mostly converted. Our members are very diligent in all good works, which you may learn from the fact that, although they had but one fourth part o f a crop o f some things, and of others none at all, on account o f the great dryness during the summer, yet they supported their pastor in part, and made up $150 for necessary repairs on their church and parsonage. have reason to believe that after another year they will support their pastor themselves. W e have sixty-five full members, and twenty-five on trial; with two Sabbath schools, two superintendents, eight teachers, and thirty-seven children; and six preaching places, to which the missionary attends once in two weeks. W e Rationalism, Romanism, Puseyism, are all at home within the bounds of this mission, and some o f the Germans are much depraved. The youth are, with some, neglected entirely, as they do not send them to school. W e have therefore commenced a day school, and pray for the blessing o f God upon it The country is good, and the people will be well off soon. Our prospects may be said to be good, though we have to fight for every inch o f ground ; but, blessed be God, we win one victory after another. Hallelujah! C h e s t e r M is s io n, H I. The town o f Chester was taken up as a preaching-place by our missionary on Monroe mission, about two years ago. There was no other German preaching there then, and most o f the Germans were awakened by our ministry. But now the cry was raised Fall not away from faith; and accordingly an old Lutheran sue. ceeded in building a church. Six, however, joined u s; and with these, and some others in the country, a mission was begun at the Illinois Conference in The Lord blessed the work, and now we have fifty-five members and one exhorter, with a nice brick church. They have also a little Sabbath school, with three teachers, and ten children. The missionary has four preaching places, which he visits once every week, travelling about fifty miles. Most o f the Germans here are o f the middle class: many have good common-school education, and are in morals much above others, although we find drunkards and Sabbath-breakers among them. The said Lutheran minister, as it is understood, intends to exclude all his members belonging to temperance societies. The country here seems not to be so fertile as in other parts. Our prospects for the future are good. Some o f the people who have been awakened in the country, have settled in the town, so that they may have the advantage of the mission. M a n c h e s t e r M i s s i o n, St. Louis county, M o. This mission was commenced in March, 1847, with glorious prospects. The second Missionary built a good parsonage in the town o f BoMUe, and laboured with good success, when the cholera appeared, and took three o f the missionary s family, and he could not do a thing for two or three months. About fifteen o f the best members died also the others scattered abroad, and everything was ruined. 7

50 5 0 M ISSIONARY REPORT. The next missionary left the field within the year for want o f support, as he said. Besides this, there are five other ministers within the bounds of the mission, who all exclaim, Here is the Lora s temple! here is the Lord s temple! and warn the people about the Methodists more earnestly than they do about the devil. W e have about twenty full members, and seven on probation; with two Sabbath schools, five teachers, and sixteen children; five preaching-places, within a circuit o f sixty miles, which the missionary visits once in two weeks. Within this mission I have found the most hardened sinners I have ever me t with. They all say they believe in Christ and the Bible, and quarrel one with another, as to having the best belief; yet they live in open iniquities cursing, swearing, Sabbath-breaking, drinking, and all kinds o f sin. May God have mercy upon these poor Germans, of whom there are about four or five hundred families. T he country is very poor, and our prospects without faith are not good with much faith, very good. J a c k s o n M i s s i o n, Mo. This mission, located in Cape Girardeau county, of which Jackson is the countyseat, was commenced in March, Our missionary was by many greeted with joy, and soon gathered fifty souls, most o f whom are yet as pillars in the Church. But now two old Lutheran ministers made their appearance also, and attempted to prove with the Bible, that to distil and use liquors was allow ed; also that we may work as well on Sabbaths as on other days. By these operations some doors were closed against u s ; but the Lord was still with us, and we have now a membership of one hundred and nine, eighty nine of whom are full members, and twenty probationers ; one local preacher, three exhorters; three Sabbath schools, with three superintendents, eight teachers, and forty children. The circumference of the mission is one hundred and thirty miles, with five preaching-places, visited once in two weeks by the missionary. The Germans here come, with few exceptions, from the northern part of Germany have but little education, and are still less enter, prising, and the land is poor. About four hundred families o f Germans reside here. Our prospects may be said to be good. I k o n M o u n t M is s io n, M o. This mission was laid out last conference. Our missionary was received favourably by some, and others opposed him : four joined the Church as full members with certificates, and one on trial. The Germans here live very scattered. Within one hundred and twenty miles there are five preaching-places, among about two hundred grown Germans, who are mostly Roman Catholics, many o f whom work in the different iron works and lead works (mines) about here. I found out one German settlement on my first round, who have not had German preaching within fourteen years, and received me like an angel They will o f course be supplied now. The people are mostly o f the poor working class, and we hope to be able to form a society soon. Now, in conclusion, let me say, that in my judgment nothing but German missionaries can save the liberty and the souls o f the Germans, by preaching to them, in small as well as large settlements, Christ crucified. The Germans come in masses to this country, full of their old prejudices. Many neither can nor will learn English ; know neither the laws o f God, nor the laws o f m an; and think they are now at liberty to do what they please. English, preaching they cannot understand,

51 GERMAN' M ISSIO N S. 5 1 neither will they go near it ; but as soon as they are converted by the German missionaries, they n ot only praise God for their conversion, but also that he has brought them to this blessed country o f liberty. loving its government and their fellow-citizens. They are now good citizens o f this country, The unconverted among them must now take care not to be so much below them, and abstain from many things which they otherwise would not have done. But, moreover, other Christian denominations are fired up 5 as soon as we begin everything comes in m otion; and when, hitherto, nobody cared anything about the souls o f the people, they now must try by all means to keep them from falling from faith and becoming Methodists. I truly think that the government o f this country ought to pay our missionary treasury some thousand dollars annually for the work among the Germans* St. Louis, Feb. 27, Missouri German District. Report of Rev. T. Keremann, Presiding Elder. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. D e a r B r o t h b r, Inclosed you will find the report o f the Missouri German District for the present year. Y ou desire to have a clear yet brief view o f the rise and progress o f Methodism among the Germans in this District A s much as I am able I will give it to you, having collected strict accounts o f brethren who have laboured here in the beginning. In 1840, the work was begun with Pinkeny Mission, (the present Warren Mission :) Rev. John Swahlen was pastor two years ; he received several members, and one church was built. But taking into consideration what little fruit there was seen, it was left vacant for about two years. In 1842, Herman Mission was com m enced: Rev. William Schreck laboured here two years, and his labours were blessed o f G o d ; a society o f fifty members was formed, and one church built In 1843, Versailles M ission was laid out, and Rev. Sebastian Barth was sent there as missionary, and a good work was begun. In 1845, W eston Mission was com m enced: Rev. Henry Nuelson, missionary, laboured there two years, and, thank God, not in vain ; about twenty-five members were gathered. In 1845, Brunswick Mission was commenced. For two years Rev. William Feigenbaum laboured there ; about sixty joined the Church, but most o f them did not like to be governed by our discipline and live as Christians, and, therefore, have since fallen away from us. A t present the work has commenced again, and we seem to get a good foundation now. In 1845, Pinkeny Mission was again taken up. Rev. F. Harstman laboured there for two years with good success; so that about one huadred and fifty members were taken into the society, many converted, and four churches built. In 1845, Jefferson City Mission (part of the Versailles Mission) was commenced. Rev. Dryer laboured there two years with good success. I did not learn how many were converted and how many joined. In 1846, a part of the Warren Mission (formerly called Pinkeny Mission) was * This well expresses the estimate that brother Kuhl puts upon this w ork ; but we can very well do without the money of the government. All we ask is protection. S e c r e t a r y.

52 MISSIONARY REPO RT. takes, and out o f it and other new places, the St. Charles Mission was formed. Rev. JT. Harstman was the missionary, his labours were blessed, and a small society was formed. In 1848, The Nodaway Mission, (now called St. Joseph Mission,) a part o f W eston Mission, was laid out some success. Rev. W. Ellers laboured there one year with This will show, how the good work o f the Lord among m y dear countrymen, has begun and progressed. The present state o f our missions and circuits in this district, you will find in the report for the present year. ]\fy dear brother, I feel like pushing on the battle even to the gates o f the enemy. W e have abundant work to d o : the German population is very large here in Missouri, and they are still coming in by thousands every year. I f we had the men and the means we could lay out two more missions at present In taking a part o f Warren Mission, w e could form a Marthasville Mission, and take in several settlements of Germans. Also, our present S t Joseph Mission should be divided there is more work than two men can perform. God being our helper, we shall form a Linden Mission next year, taking a part o f S t Joseph Mission and some new places. W e have good prospects for the future on almost every mission. On some missions our dear countrymen are beginning to oppose us mightily, and this, I think, is a sign, that the Lord will help. As far as I have succeeded in getting information, and from personal acquaintance, I can say that the moral condition o f the Germans in this district is, in general, good the intellectual condition, needs to be much improved and as to the physical condition, I can say that it is good, especially if taken in reference to the other Western States. N ow, my dear brother, I hope that you can make out with this report. It is insufficient in many respects, but I have done as well as I could, with the little knowledge I have of the English language. I would wish to remark here, that the present Florence Circuit was formerly called Versailles Mission. It is this year divided into three fields of which the central part is now Florence Circuit, the upper part is the present Lexington M ission, and the lower part is called Boonville Mission. is a part o f Herman Mission. The present Union Circuit I1' Name of the Minion 01 Circuit. 1 Brunswick Mission 2 S t Joseph Mission 3 Weston Mission. I 4 Lexington Missipn 5 Florence Circuit. 6 Boonville Mission 7 Jefferson City Mission 8 Herman Mission «. \9 Union Circuit 10 St. Charles Mission I I Warren Mission

53 G ERM AN M ISSIO N S. 63 I here give you a list o f the names o f our missionaries and missions in this District 1 Brunswick Mission, Jacob Feisel, 7 Jefferson City Mission, J. Haas, 2 St. Joseph Mission, A. Holzbeierlein, 8 Herman Mission, P. Helwig, 3 Weston Mission, J. Raus, 9 Union Circuit, C. W. Langer, 4 Lexington Mission, D. Huene, 10 S t Charles Mission, C. Koeneke, 5 Florence Circuit, William Niedermeyer, 11 Warren Mission, N. Reitz. 6 Boonville Mission, J. Zimmerman, Boonville, February 6th, Quincy German District, Illinois Conference. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c k e t a h y. H e n k y K o e n e k e, Superintendent. D e a r B b o t h e b, Our German work in general, in the Far W est, which is connected with the Illinois Conference, has every year remarkably increased. It became too large for four districts, and we were obliged to lay out the fifth at our last conference, with which we have also taken in Minnesota Territory. The doubtful question made by many well-disposed a few years ago.] Whether Methodism would find a home among the Germans is satisfactorily answered. The desires o f those who wished it never might, and who cease not to use unhallowed means to prevent it, have hitherto been disappointed; and the time is coming when even they must confess that it the work of God. W e confide in God that he will continue to work with us, and by us, until his enemies shall become his footstool, and confess that Christ is God. The Church having exhibited the praiseworthy undertaking o f sending misson- aries to our fatherland, this has not only gladdened and encouraged the hearts o f our people, but it has increased their love and confidence in that Church which has sacrificed so much for them; at the same time they confidently believe ftat this. work will be carried on with the same means and zeal with which it has commenced. Many have by this means obtained the long sought-for opportunity o f Bending to their friends, left in their native land, the organ o f our Church, which is granted to them by means o f Brother Jacoby s paper, which has been sent by many o f our people to their friends in Germany, and some have received letters o f the good the «Evangelist has accomplished, in opening their eyes to see the knowledge of the truth as it is in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah! Q u i n c y S t a t i o n, IU. H. F. Koeneke, Missionary. This station is in a very good condition, and numbers at present one hundred and twenty members, and forty probationers; with two local preachers, three exhorters; a Sabbath school, with thirty-four officers and teachers, one hundred and forty scholars, two Bible classes, and two hundred and four volumes in library. Last winter there was a revival in the Sabbath sch ool; thirty-eight found the Saviour, thirty-two joined the Church on trial, (which are in a separate class, and in charge o f the preacher;) twenty o f the above number are registered in the Church book, they have prayer meetings at two different places in the week, so that there is good hope o f them onee becoming pillars in the house o f God. There is connected with the station a day school with fifty scholars, who are taught both English and German if desired.

54 5 4 MISSIONARY REPO RT. T he church property is valued at $3,500, on which there is a debt o f $400, which is already subscribed for by the members to have it liquidated. This stadon^beeides supporting the preacher, sent $74 35 missionary money to the conference, which was principally raised in the monthly prayer meeting, except $ 2 0 which was given by an unknown member. In connexion with the American brethren, this station had for six months a colporteur in employ, who distributed $40 worth o f tracts gratuitously, and sold books to the amount o f $150. The meetings are well attended, so that our church is getting quite too small for the attendance on preaching. The prospects are very flattering, so that by next year there must be something done, either in enlarging the present house, or in laying out a mission in another part o f the city. The German population is about three thousand, and increasing every year: nearly one-half are Roman Catholics. M i l l c r e e k M i s s i o n, 111. P eter Henners, Missionary. This mission is about one hundred miles in circumference, lying in Adams, Marquette, and Pike counties, with five preaching places, fifty-two members, nine probationers; one local preacher, one exhorter ; two Sabbath schools, with fourteen officers, eight teachers, forty scholars, no library; two churches, worth $280 ; no debt. The members are in a good state ; strangers do not frequent the meetings much, and the Germans are also very much scattered; yet there are two new preaching places in prospect, where there are about twenty families. The missionary receives $150 from the missionary fund. B e a r d s t o w n S t a t i o n, 111. Louis Kunz, Missionary. This society consists o f forty members, fourteen probationers ; one local preacher; a Sunday school, with nine officers and teachers, and twenty scholars, one hundred and twenty volumes in library; a frame church, with a parsonage, worth $1,000, a debt o f $200. This society has had two years o f hard trial, which were occasioned by an unfaithful preacher, who sought to lead the whole society from the Methodist Episcopal Church. It appears that through these trials they have becom grounded in their most holy faith. They have tried to support their own preacher, but under the present circumstances it is impossible for them ; another reason is, that some fruitful members are moving away. There are a great number o f Germans in the city. harvest in the future. I think we can, with propriety, expect an abundant P e k in M ission, 111. John JBisckof, Missionary. This mission has a circumference of one hundred and forty miles, lying m Tazewell, Peori, and Mason counties, with six preaching places ; forty-three members, and thirty-nine probationers ; one local preacher ; one Sabbath school, five officers and teachers, twenty-four scholars, no library; also a frame church, worth $400, on which is a debt o f $75 ; also a parsonage worth $100. flattering, at the other places tolerable. ary ground are about three thousand. missionary fund. In Pekin the prospects are The German inhabitants on this mission- The missionary receives $200 from the S p r in g fie ld M ission, 111. Henry Zahrman, Missionary. This mission has a circumference o f two hundred miles, lying in Sangamon, Menard, Cass, and Morgan counties, with seven preaching places, thirty-seven members, thirty-three probationers, and one exhorter. The church property consists o f thirty- five acres of land, on which is built a church and parsonage, together with a camp ground. The property is worth 650, we have a debt on it of $150. Here is a

55 GERM AN M ISSIO N S. 5 5 large German settlement: we have some opposition. The prospects in general on this mission are g o o d : there are quite a number o f towns in its boundary, although there are not many Germans in it, but they are coming on. The German population is about two thousand five hundred. The missionary receives $125 from the missionary fund. N a u v o o M issio n, 111. Frederick Merten, Missionary. This mission includes the cities o f Nauvoo and Warsaw, with another preaching place seven miles from Warsaw. There are forty-eight members, and twenty probationers ; one exhorter; two Sunday schools, with sixteen officers and teachers, seventy scholars, eighty volumes in library. In both places we have church property, the parsonage is at Nauvoo, where the preacher lives. worth $800, we have a debt o f $50. The whole is The prospect on this mission is very good, particularly in Warsaw. The German population is about four thousand. The missionary receives $150 from the missionary fund. B u r l i n g t o n M i s s i o n, Iowa. Henry Nulson, Missionary.* This mission consists o f the city o f Burlington; the society numbers fifty-four members and six probationers; one exhorter; a Sabbath Bchool, with fifteen officers and teachers, sixty scholars, and one hundred volumes in library. They have a good brick church and a parsonage, valued at $2,0 0 0, but a debt o f $600 resting pn the society, which is quite a burden for them ; they have made a sinking fund 'to liquidate the debt. The German population is about two thousand, and yearly increasing; a [great number attend church nowhere, and a great number are Roman Catholics. The prospect at present is much better than last year. The missionary receives $160 from the missionary fund. D esm oin es M ission, Iowa. Theodore Midler, Missionary. I have filled this vacancy with Theodore Muller o f the Milwaukie Mission. This mission is one hundred and fifty miles in circumference, lying in Desmoines and Lee counties ; with seven preaching places ; thirty-eight members and twentyeight probationers; a Sabbath school, with five officers and teachers twenty scholars, and thirty volumes in library; a block church, worth $150. The prospects on this mission are very g o o d ; it includes the towns o f Keokuk and Fort Madison ; in the latter place we can soon build a class. The population o f Germans in this mission is about five thousand. I believe a good many o f them will be brought to the church before long. The missionary receives $75 from the missionary fund. P a l m y r a M i s s i o n, M o. H enry Roth, Missionary. This mission has a circumference o f two hundred and fifty miles, lying in Marion, Lewis, Clark, Scotland, and Schuyler counties; with seven preaching places, fifty-three members, nineteen probationers; one local preacher, two exhorters; three Sabbath schools, with nine officers and teachers, twenty-four scholars, no library; a block church and a parsonage, worth $300. In several places the prospects are good, but in the country settlements poor the immigrants prefer the free States. The population o f the Germans in this boundary is about three thousand, of all kinds o f Germans. The missionary receives $ 5 0 from the missionary fund. * Since this report was written, Brother Nulson has gone to join the Foreign German Mission.

56 5 6 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. T h e following is the statistical summary o f the district: There are nine missions, two o f which are stations, employing ten missionaries, including the presiding elder. There are four hundred and ninety-one members, two hundred and eight probationers; six local preachers, nine exhorters; twelve Sabbath schools, with one hundred and seven officers and teachers, three hundred and ninety-eight scholars, five hundred and thirty.four volumes in library, and, besides this, four Bible classes. The church property is eleven churches, (o f which three are brick, four frame, and four block houses,) seven parsonages, (of which three are brick, two frame, and two block houses ;) the whole is worth, $8,630, on which is a debt of $1,475. The whole appropriation for all missionaries, including presiding elder, is $1,260. Quincy, March 10iA, Iowa German District. The following brief report of the R e v. J o h n P l a n k, Presiding Elder of the Iowa German Mission, will give additional evidence of the activity and value of our German work. The reader must not criticise the language too severely; but remember that it is written by a German, who is but imperfectly acquainted with the English language. W e have occasionally corrected it, but have not sought to divest it wholly of its German impress. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. D e a r B r o t h e r, According to your desire I undertake to give you a report o f the Iowa German Mission District. A s this is a new district, and the missionaries gave their reports at conference to the Presiding Elders, I have not all the information I desire. Y ou will therefore excuse the imperfections of this communication. G a l e n a S t a t i o n. Rev. Charles Hollman, Missionary. This is the most active society I know o f ; it supported its preacher lagt year, and built a parsonage worth $600. It likewise supports a married preacher this year. Galena has a large population o f Germans o f all sorts. The mission is highly prosperous. _ P l a t t e v i l l e M i s s i o n. Rev. Philip Salk, Missionary. Tins mission was formerly a part of Galena, and extended over the lead-mines with a large population o f Germans of all descriptions, Catholics, Rationalists, and nominal Christians. A t one appointment we had no success until last summer, when twelve were converted m a short time ; the prospect is very good for the time to come. M in n e s o ta M ission. Rev. Gerhard Zinbkin, Missionary. This is a new mission, in the north o f Iowa, with a large and still increasing population, a great part o f them Rationalists ; but the God o f missions can find way to their hearts. D u b u q u e M i s s i o n. Rev. Philip Funk, Missionary. This mission is o f five years standing, and has had many battles to fight; but, thanks to G od! victory has been on Israel s side. There is an extensive German

57 G ERM AN M ISSIONS. 5 f population here, many o f them Catholics, who go from the priest to the grocery ; profane swearing is com m on} and the worst o f all is, when we warn them o f their danger, nominal preachers and Catholic priests raise their voices against us, even in the pulpit. Yet, notwithstanding all this, we had a glorious time during Christmas : there were as many as twelve mourners at once at the altar o f prayer, and among them were two Catholics and one Rationalist, who never believed Christ to be the Son of God, until last Christmas day. Glory be to God for the power of the Gospel of his Son! The prospects are good, we had a large increase this year. I o w a C i t y M is s io n. Rev. R. Havighorst, Missionary. This mission at first belonged to Muscatine ; last year to Iowa mission, under the name of Iowa City Mission ; this year it was made a mission o f itself. Germans are scattered all over the country for fifty miles round the city. G e r m a n c r e e k M is s io n Rev. H. W iethom, Missionary. This was the first mission in Iowa, under the name o f Iowa Mission. The The first year the progress was very poor. As soon as the Lord commenced his work, they sent for preachers to their own liking. They have two in the bounds of this mission, one o f them a Rationalist. But I got a letter from there with joyful news: about Christmas, souls were converted and seven joined the Church. There is a set o f fine-looking Germans, sensible men, on this mission, and, according to his letter, an open door and good prospects. M u s ca tin e M ission. Rev. H. Feigeribaum, Missionary< This is an important post, with about two thousand Germans in its bounds ; but we labour under great disadvantage for the want of a place of worship in the city: we have one commenced, but we shall be hard pressed to finish i t ; and we can do but very little until it is done. The Lutherans have a good church; and we have to preach in private houses; may God open hearts and hands to help us to finish i t! If we had a church, ere long we would have a large society in Muscatine; for many have the outer form all they want is the power o f the Gospel. Galena Station Platte ville K Dubuque Minnesota. 8 Iowa City Germancreek m à l! ^ m S3 i i Muscatine Dubuque, January 3rd, Wisconsin German District. The following is the report of the Rev. C. E i s e n m a y e r, Presiding Elder of the Wisconsin German District. It embraces the year ending September, It is a matter of

58 m i s s i o n a r y r e p o r t. wonder and rejoicing to see how the work spreads among the German population of the West. A large portion of the inhabitants of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin is German. Germany is literally colonizing the vast North-Western regions known as Iowa and Wisconsin. It is the duty of the Church to spread the leaven of the Gospel among these new settlements ; and she is endeavouring to fulfil her duty, as may be seen in what follows, extracted from Brother Eisenmayer s report. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. Dear Brother, In the fall o f 1848, at the session o f the Illinois Annual Conference, the Wisconsin German District was formed with eight missions, two o f which being in Iowa, two in Illinois, and four in Wisconsin. The missions in Iowa and Illinois had some classes; in W isconsin we had in the whole about thirty members. A t the Illinois conference in 1849, the Bloomington Mission in Iowa, was placed to Quincy German District, and at the session o f the same conference in 1850, a new district, called the German Iowa District, was formed by Bishop Hamline, to which came all the western mission? of the Wisconsin German District, namely: Platteville Mission, with fifty-two members; Galena Mission Station, with fifty-one members; and Dubuque Mission, with eighty members. A t present, the Wisconsin German District o f the Illinois Annual Conference, has ten missions; two of which are in the north-eastern part o f Illinois, and the others in Wisconsin, of which I give you the following report, viz: M i l w a u k e e M is s i o n. Rev. Philip Barth, Missionary. This mission has not had that increase in the last year that was expected among so many Germans. Besides the numerous Catholics, there are nine Protestant Societies here, o f which we have the best church and the best congregation. Since conference fifteen have joined on trial, most o f whom are converted. The religious state of the missions is tolerably good. The other Germans, with but a few exceptions, go in the morning to the church, and in the afternoon to the ballroom or other places o f amusements. Our Sabbath school is gaining in general interest; several o f the scholars have been converted to God of late. C h ica g o M ission. Rev. Henry B ryer, Missionary. Last year this mission was visited several times with seasons o f refreshing from the presence of the Lord ; clear conversions took place, among whom were some Roman Catholics, who now are earnest members o f our Church. The religious state o f the mission is very g o o d ; perfect love is not only professed but also lived by some. They built a parsonage last year without debt. W e anticipate that this mission will, not long hence, become a self-supporting church. C o o k M is s io n. Rev. H. Vosholl, Missionary. This mission was instituted at the Illinois Conference in 1849, by Bishop Janes, and embraces the country round Chicago. It has six preaching-places, and in some o f them small classes. The Germans are not so thickly settled here as in W isconsin, but the field and prospects are such as to promise a good circuit. The circumference o f the mission is about one hundred and fifty miles, with more than three hundred German families, most of whom are Protestants.

59 GERM AN M ISSIONS. 5 9 E a s t T r o y M is s io n. Rev. W. Buehren, Missionary. This was formerly named Jefferson Mission. Some members have withdrawn, so that the membership now is less than last year, but the religious state seems to be much better than ever. They built a parsonage last year. The mission has a circumference o f about one hundred miles, with three preaching-places. The Germans are more respectable here than in the northern countries, and it may be expected that they will soon support their own pastor. Sabbath school. There is a good little W a t e r t o w n M i s s i o n. Rev. W illiam Feigenbaum, Missionary. Fifteen months ago a Methodist preacher could not find a night s lodging here except in the tavern, now we have a lively and well-established class; also a frame church-building, with a parsonage, and two lots of ground in a good situation. By the liberality of the friends o f missions, there remains only a small debt of about $80. There are some preaching-places in the country which belonged to Jefferson Mission formerly, these begin to become fruitful. The prospects are very good. about six to eight hundred families. The German population in the bounds of this mission are In Watertown, live some well-educated and rich people, who, though they were Rationalists and built a church for themselves, yet they came to our assistance nobly when we were building, for which may the Lord bless their souls! scholars were converted. The Sabbath school is gaining in interest, two o f the W a s h i n g t o n M is s io n. Rev. C. W enz, Missionary. Nearly the whole of the area o f this mission is settled with Germans. There are eight preaching-places within a circle o f one hundred miles. The western settlements are mostly new and poor. schools. Our prospects are good. W e have three litde classes and Sabbath S h e b o y g a n M is s io n. Rev. A. Kellner, Missionary. Brother Kellner has already begun the building o f a church and parsonage in Sheboygan, for which he has collected several hundred dollars. The Lord blessed his indefatigable labours last year in Watertown, and will be with him this year. Half o f the inhabitants are Germans, many o f them atheists. In the country there are three preaching-places, with a class, and our prospects are better than ever before. M a n i t o w a c M i s s i o n, W as supplied by Brother F. Kopp, a local preacher from Washington Mission. Manitowac, like Sheboygan, is a landing-place for emigrants. Besides the town there are four preaching-places in the country, with two small classes. are the majority of settlers. The Germans here, as on Sheboygan Mission, O sh k osh M ission. Rev. C. Bernreuter, M issionary, For want o f a suitable man this mission could not be supplied until last spring. About half o f the inhabitants of Oshkosh are Germans, and many of them infidels. There are also several preaching-places in the country. present are not good, but we should labour and wait. M a d is o n M i s s i o n. Rev. J. Young, Missionary. Our prospects for the This is a new mission in and around Madison, the seat o f Government, with a circumference o f about one hundred miles. Some families who had been members

60 M ISSIONARY RE PO RT. o f our Church in Ohio, have joined, and a class has been formed. Our prospects are only tolerable. The main hinderance is, that we till now were not able to get a proper place for worship in the town. The Lord who has helped us in other places will help here also. Milwaukie Chicago Cook East Troy Watertown Washington Sheboygan Manitowac Oshkosh Madison C.Eisenmayer.] S ' ,200 2, Milwaukie, January 9th, II > TABU LAR VIEW OF GERMAN MISSIONS. g 1 N ew -York Cincinnati North Ohio Pittsburg Indiana 1, St. Louis Missouri Quincy Iowa Wisconsin è s! 11 ft l 1 mb I IQ ,034 3, , ,325 2, ,736 7^306 ati& $fond jgxan Hissions. These missions, which have been known among us scarcely six years, now number in them some six or more missionaries. There are four distinct missions in as many different conferences. The first is in die New-York Conference, Rev. B. Griffen

61 SWEDISH 4N D NORWEGIAN MISSIONS. 6 1 Presiding Elder, and Rev, O. G. Hedstrom missionary. It was commenced, and is still continued,.in the Bethel ship, lying at the foot of Garlisle-street, Hudson River, New-York, and on board of which the pastor will, from this time forth, have his office, in which he will generally be found during parts of every day in the week. W e regard this arrangement as likely to increase materially the interests of the mission. At the meeting of the General Missionary Committee in May, 1850, an appropriation was made, in view of the increasing labours of brother Hedstrom, and the opening doors among his countrymen, for the support of an additional missionary. The Board, upon application from brother Hedstrom, made an appropriation for the temporary employment of an assistant during the season of the arrival of emigrants, especially to attend to the distribution of the Holy Scriptures and tracts, and to visit the sick in the hospitals for emigrants and asylums for seamen. It affords us much satisfaction to say that the application of the Board to the American Bible Society, to print an edition of the New Testament Scriptures in the Swedish and English languages, was promptly attended to, and we now have this work, in addition to numerous others, as the fruit of this blessed organization. The necessity imposed upon us of edifying the parents and children among these people, has led our Board to make a small appropriation for translating and printing our General Rules, our Ritual, the Scriptural Catechism, and a few tracts in their language. This work is in a state of progress, and we are now able to furnish to them our General Rules and Ritual. There will be, in all probability, one or two more missions established in the West for their benefit, during the year X851. The second mission is in the Rock River Conference, Rev. John Sinclair, Presiding E lder; Rev. J. J. Hedstrom and A. Errickson, missionaries. The third is in the State of Iowa, but newly formed. A fourth exists in Wisconsin Conference, in which Rev. C. Willerup and C. P. Augrelius labour, under the superintendence of the Presiding Elder of Milwaukie District. Missions, four; missionaries, s ix ; members, three hundred and thirty-eight; Sabbath schools, one; scholars, forty-two.

62 6 2 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. The following letters will be read with interest, and will further illustrate this department of our missionary work: Swedish Mission in Neiv York. R e v. B. G r i f f e n, Superintendent. ^ T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. D ear Brother, With gratitude to the Lord, will I commence this my fifth Annual Report o f the Swedish Mission in the Bethel-Ship John W esley. The past year has been a period of great labour and care for the spiritual and temporal welfare of seamen and emigrants from Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark, who come yearly to this city. About twelve thousand seamen visited this port last year, in their own ships, from the above-named countries, bringing out above four thousand emigrants ; the greater part from Norway. With the aid o f some of our brethren, I have regularly visited all these emigrants, preached to them, and distributed about fifteen thousand Bibles and Testaments as well as tracts (by the Tract Missionary) among these friendless strangers. This work has been princi- cipally on board o f the vessels out in the stream, and sometimes I have preached on from three to four different vessels in one day, and at the same time invited them to the worship o f God in the Bethel Ship. I have the great pleasure to say that a goodly number o f seamen and emigrants have been happily converted to God. W e receive very encouraging letters, from different parts, from seamen and emigrants awakened in the Bethel Ship. I need not tell you that we have had to tax all our powers to write, interpret, advise, and help them to the utmost, both temporally and spiritually. I might here go into particulars o f very interesting case3 to cheer the hearts o f the friends o f missions, but it would swell my report to an unreasonable length. ; I commenced the labour in the Bethel Ship nearly six years ago, and what hath God wrought! Several societies have sprung up in the W est among the Swedes and Norwegians, through the preaching o f the Gospel in their own language; and God has raised up several preachers among them, so that there are now six that preach in their own language two in N ew -York, two in Illinois, and two in Wisconsin. Rev. S. B. Newman, a preacher o f the Alabama Conference and a native of Sweden, has come to my help, and I assure you that there is plenty o f work for us both, as well as for our excellent assistant, Peter Peterson, who was appointed to my help, and who is now on the point o f receiving license to preach. W e preach in Swedish every Sunday morning, and afternoons and evenings in English. Monday evening we Jecture and have prayer meeting in Swedish. Tuesday evening, class meeting in English. Wednesday evening, Bible class led by brother Newman. Thursday evening, prayer meeting in English. Friday evening, we lecture and have prayer meeting in Swedish. W e have a flourishing Sunday school, consisting mostly o f Swedes and Norwegians, o f whom many are adults that learn the English language. W e have not been idle in the missionary cause ; we have formed a Missionary society called the Swedish and Norwegian Missionary Society in the Bethel Ship, auxiliary to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and hope

63 SW EDISH AND NORW EGIAN MISSIONS. 63 to raise by subscription and public collection about $70 this year: a considerable amount has been raised for the poor and burial of the dead. Through the faithful management o f our excellent and generous Board of Trustees, we can say our financial embarrassment is removed. As I have said in my former reports, so I say still, that it is impossible to estimate our success by the number o f our membership here, because some just on probation go to different parts, and the greater part o f those who are awakened and converted cannot join at all, because of their short stay among us ; therefore our actual membership is about the same as last year, as they are continually on the move. But, thank the L ord! as they go to different parts of the world they are not idle ; we have heard of glorious conversions through their instrumentality: in one case about sixty were converted to God through the testimony o f a sailor. (This was in his native country.) God has called some o f our members to their home above during the last year; some o f them have had an unusually clear prospect o f their glorious home in heaven. Glory be to God in the highest for his wonderful gift o f such a salvation for time and for eternity! But I must close and give God all the glory. Amen. 0. G. H e d s t r o m. New-York, April 1st, Swedish Mission, Rock River Conference. R e v. J o h n S i n c l a ir, Superintendent. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d in g S e c r e t a r y. D e a r B r o t h e r, Presuming that you desire to hear from the Swedish Mission in the W est, I will embrace the present opportunity to state that the work is in a prosperous condition; we have had a large increase o f members since our last conference. W e have extended our work across the Mississippi River into Jefferson county, in the State of Iowa, where there is a large Swedish settlement. I visited that place last spring, and the people received me with much friendship. W e began and continued a meeting three days, and the Lord was present to bless the people. Many were inquiring after the way o f life ; but having some appointments out, 1 had to leave this interesting field and go to my work on this side of the river. I visited my countrymen in Iowa the second time last fall, and held a meeting eight days. There was much opposition from those that rejected the life and power of religion ; but the Lord poured out his Spirit and blessed the people : many souls were converted, and many more cried for mercy. I have never seen so great and general a revival among my countrymen as we had during this meeting. The last Sabbath that the meeting continued was the most interesting. W e had a communion season on that day, and as no efforts had before been made to form a society, it was thought better to see how many would join our Church. The invitation was given, and sixty came and joined on probation. T w o class leaders were appointed, and the missionary and people parted with many tears o f joy, praising the Lord for his goodness. T w o other societies have been formed on the mission since the last conference. I think there are more than a thousand Swedes in this part of the country. W e have over one hundred and fifty in society at present, and the Lord continues to favor us with his presence. Thanks be to his holy name! J. J. H e d s t r o m, Missionary. Victoria, February 25iA, 1851.

64 6 4 MISSIONARY REPO RT. Swedish Mission in Wisconsin. R e v. J. L e i h y, Superintendent. R e v. C. W i l l e r u p, {colleague of Rev. C. P. Augrelius,) now in Wisconsin, was, as it will be remembered, an esteemed local preacher within the bounds of the Philadelphia Conference, and had been recommended to that conference as a suitable person to itinerate. There being no immediate call for his services in that section of the Church, he was, in consequence of his own desire, and a necessity for the case he being a Norwegian received as a travelling preacher by the Genesee Conference, and transferred to the Wisconsin Conference, to serve as a missionary among the people of his native tongue who are found out there in great numbers. He entered upon his work in the latter part of the month of November, His own words are : I left Milwaukie for the country, and travelled West. I went out on the prairie to visit the families, and it was just like being in Norway. I heard no other language than the Norwegian their dress, manners, customs, & c., & c., were the same as in Norway. I commenced to preach, sometimes in the school-house in the village, (there : being no church,) and at other times in private houses (Norwegian houses) on the prairie. The news soon spread that a Norwegian preacher had arrived; and whenever I preached, from that time forth, the house was always crowded. Brother Willerup goes on to say that the mosth appy results have thus far been manifest: he has gathered into society some sixty-seven persons, all in earnest to save their souls. As a specimen of the zeal with which this excellent man prosecutes his work, read the following extract: As I had not received the Methodist Discipline in the Norwegian language, and wishing that the people should become acquainted with it, I translated it, and made two appointments, at which I invited all who wanted to know what Methodism was to be present, and there I read to them what I had translated. He does not labor in vain, for he says, Not a day passes, when I am at home, but there are from ten to more than twenty persons coming to see me about their spiritual interests, and are asking, some, like the jailer, What must I do V or, like Nicodemus, ' H ow can these things be V One, now a dear brother and member o f our Church, came with tears o f joy. He said, Pastor, the Lord has blessed my sou l; I know and feel that I am a child o f God. I now know what you mean by the witness o f the Spirit. Glory be to God ; I can tell you both when and where he spoke peace to my poor soul.*

65 W ELSH MISSIONS. 6 5 Brother W. gives account of several other very interesting cases, and concludes by saying, many such cases occur every week. Among other items, he gives the following: Since I came out here, I have baptized sixteen, buried one, and have had four marriages. T he f r u it o f this beginning is disclosed in the extract follow in g : I have held several class meetings and prayer meetings something that is entirely new to them. They come out more and m ore: some will come from distances of from five to six miles, no matter if it storms ever so much. It is encourag. ing to hear some of them talk o f the marvellous loving-kindness o f the Lord. seven have joined our Church. Chtjrch B uilding. W e think o f building a church soon. Sixty- W e have got "about $400 subscribed in money, and about $300 subscribed in work. This is far from being enough to build such a house as we should have; but the Norwegians are very poor, and can do no more. N ow that this is to be the first Norwegian Methodist church, we hope that our brethren and friends from abroad will assist us_ Besides the money, &c., subscribed, we have got two acres o f land, on which to build, and where we may have a graveyard. N u m b e r op S e t t l e m e n t s. Our brother mentions above thirty localities, in which these people have settled themselves in families, varying in number from ten to three hundred; and, according to his reckoning, making an aggregate of nearly twenty thousand souls. T h e i n s t r u m e n t of good in this vast field, like most of those we have had to work with, gives good proof of his calling. Read his own account: My preaching in my own language begins to go pretty well. A t first it was very broken; but remember, I had not for nearly twenty years talked the language, and never before had preached in it. Notwithstanding, the word o f the Lord has taken hold o f the hearts o f the people. tddsl) Jfltsaums. Our missions among the Welsh are probably of an earlier date than those among the Germans ; but the number of the people of that language has ever been comparatively small among us. W e have, however, for many years numbered a few of these in our American congregations and societies, and these few have generally taken rank among our most reliable brethren and friends. W e now number five District Missions in the Welsh language, one in each of the following confer- 9

66 66 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. ences, v iz: Pittsburg, Oneida, Black River, and in Wisconsin two. W e give the names of the Presiding Elders who have them in care, and of the missionaries in the order in which we have named the conferences: Welsh Mission^ Pittsburg Conference. R e v. C h a r l e s C o o k, Superintendent Rev. David Cadwalader, Missionary.» Welsh Mission, Oneida Conference. R e v. L y m a n S p e r r y, Superintendent. Rev. Reese Davis, Missionary. Welsh Mission, Black-River Conference. R e v. I s a a c L. H u n t, Superintendent. Rev. Humphrey Humphrey, Missionary, Welsh Mission, Wisconsin Conference. R e v. W a s h in g t o n W i l c o x a n d R e v. E l m o r e Y o c u m, Superintendents. Rev. William Owen and Rev. H. Roberts, Missionaries. Brother W ilcox remarks of the mission under his superintendence : This is a new mission situated in Columbia, Dodge, Marquette, and Winnebago' Counties, but I have not been able to ascertain the numbers. mission promises to be successful among them. I think the Rev. Elmore Yocum writes in relation to the Welsh Mission under his care: There are four missions in this district. A W elsh Mission was commenced some three years since, in the neighbourhood o f Dodgeville, W isconsin; last year the membership increased from twelve to about forty. The greater portion o f these were in the bounds o f Fondulac District, more than one hundred miles distant from where the first class was form ed: it was thought best at the last session of the conference to divide the work, and the Rev. W. Owen was appointed to the mission in Fondulac District, and Rev. H. Roberts to the one in Platteville District. The W elsh population in the bounds of the mission may be estimated at something above one thousand, embracing a territory of ten or fifteen miles square ; the seat o f the mission is at Dodgeville, where there is a class o f fourteen members. The last quarterly meeting was held at Holyhead, four miles east o f Dodgeville ; some interest was manifested, and the missionary intended to attempt the formation o f a class the result I have not heard. The members are truly pious, and carry out all the distinctive features of our Church: several have been converted and added to the Church during the year. Summary: five missions, five missionaries, and one hundred and ten members.

67 FR E N C H M ISSIO N S. 6 7 Jrencl) JiliastottH. At the meeting of the General Committee in 1850, an appropriation was made for the support of a missionary to the French in New -York; the Yestry-street Church having offered to pay five hundred dollars per annum towards its support. Measures have been taken during the year past, to secure the services of a suitable person for that work, and it is now believed this point has been gained. W e encourage ourselves with the hope that the year we have entered upon, will witness the opening of this mission, and the gathering of some of these interesting people; to be associated with a class of their countrymen already connected with one of the Churches in the city of New-York. Importunate application has been made to the Board during the past year to furnish a French Mission for a most promising field within the bounds of the Michigan Conference. This matter having been in the hands of the Committee on Domestic Missions, they have reported to the Board, that in the event of the establishment of a French Mission by the Michigan Conference, there is a man to be had as a missionary. W e now expect this mission will be organized during the present year. W e have already a company of zealous brethren who speak the French language in the locality referred to.

68 6 8 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. IttMcm Mvssnotut. The following table presents at one view the Indian population within the United States and Territories. W e obtain it from Dr. Schoolcraft s great work on the Indians, just published by authority of Congress, a copy of which has been presented to our office by the Hon. L. Lea, Commissioner for Indian Affairs. U L T IM A T E C O N SO L ID A T E D T A B L E S OF T H E IN D IA N PO PU LA TIO N OF N v p e s o f Tribes. TABLE I. Tribes w hose Vital and Industrial Statistics have been taken by Bands and Families, under the direction of the Act of Congress. A. Iroquois Group... B. Algonquin G roup*... C. Dacota Group*... D. Appalachian Group* TABLE II. Tribes o f the new States and Territories South and W est,, including the Acquisitions from Mexico under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. A. Indian Population of Texas. B. Indian Population o f N ew- M e x ico... C. Indian Population o f California... D. Indian Population of Oregon E. Indian Population of Utah... F. Indian Population of Florida TABLE III. General Schedule o f the Tribes located East o f the Rocky Mountains and the Line o f the Mississippi, in high northern latitudes ; all of whom, together with those named in Table No. 2, remain to be enumerated, under the operation o f the Indian Census in pro- Alabamas. (See MusTcogees.) Assinaboins, south o f lat Apaches. (See Texas, New M exico, and Utah.) Arapahoes... Absarokes, or Crows... Aurickarees... TH E U NITED STATES. Names of Tribes. Number m Tribe. Blackfeet... 13,000 Blood Indians (few reach the M issouri) Brothertons ,922 Cherokees... 17,197 Creeks... 6,570 Chickasaws (not enumerated)... 5,015 Choctaw s... 26,000 25,000 5,000 16,000 Comanches. (See Texas.) 34,704 Cheyennes... 2,500 Caddoes... 2,000 Chippewas. (See Algonquin Group.) Chippewas, west, and Red River, north... 1,500 Crees. (None in the United 24,100 States.) Chawas. (See Cheyennes.) 92,130 Cayugas. (See Iroquois Group.) Cayugas and Iroquois, w est 30 32,231 22,733 Dionondadies. dotts.) (See W yan- 11,500 Dacotas. (See Sioux.) 348 Delawares... 1,500 Eutaws. (See Utah.) 183,042 Foxes and S a cs... 2,400 Folle Avoines. (See Menomo- nies.) Florida Indians. (See Table 2.) Flatheads. (See Oregon.) Gros Ventres... 3,000 Green Bay Indians. (See M e- nomonies and Oneidas.) Iowas. (See Dacota Group.) K iow as... 2, Kickapoos ,000 Kanzas... Kaskaskias... * 1, Menomonies... 2, Mandans... 4,000 Minitarees M iam ies , * The census, in these groups, has been carried no farther, but is in progress.

69 IN D IAN M ISSIO N S. 6 9 Names of Tribat. Missouris... Mohawks. (See Iroquois Group.) M unsees... Otto was. (See Algonquin Group.) Ottowas, west... Otoes Omahas... Number in Tribe ,000 Oneidas. (See Iroquois Group.) Onondagas. (See Iroquois Group.) O gellahs... Paw nees... Poncas... Pattawatomies... Peorias... 1,500 17, , Piegans. (See Satsika, Blood, and Blackfeet.) Piankeshaws... Quappas Ricarees. (See Aurickarees.) Shawnees... 1,600 Sioux o f the Mississippi (not enumerated in No. 1 ) Sioux of the Missouri (not enumerated in No. 1) Satsika. (See Blackfeet, &c.) Stockbridges Senecas. (See Iroquois Group.) St. Regis Tribe. (See Iroquois Group.) Seminoles Senecas and Shawnees. * (See Iroquois Group.) Swan Creek and Black River Chippewas (not enumerated in Algonquin Group) Snakes. (See Table 2.) Shoshonees. (See Table 2.) Te tans Tonewandas. (See Iroquois Group. Utahs. (See Table 2.) Wyandotts. (See Iroquois Group.) Winnebagoes. (See Dacota Group.) W eas Yank tons. (See Sioux o f the Missouri.) 167,330 Name* of Tribes. TABLE IV. Fragmentary Tribes still existing within the Boundaries o f the old States. M a in e Souriquois of S t Johns. Passamaquoddies... Penobscots... M a s s a c h u s e t t s M arshpee... Chippaquadie... Christi an town... Gay Head... Assonets of Troy or Fall Riv. Herring Pond... Hassanamico... Punkapog... Natic... Dudley... Grafton... Yarmouth... [All mixed with the African race but 8 or 10.J R h o d e I s l a n d Narragansetts... C o n n e c t ic u t Mohegans at Mohegan... Mohegans at Stonington. Mohegans at Groton... N e w Y o r k Iroquois. Group.) (See Iroquois Algonquins, not enumerated in Algonquin Group... V i r g i n i a Nottoways, mixed with the African race... S o u t h C a r o l i n a Catawbas... N o r t h C a r o l i n a Catawbas.... Cherokees. (See Table 1.) Number in Tribe Total in old States... 3,153 Grand T otal ,229 [There may, in addition to these numbers, be from 25,000 to 35,000 Indians, within the era of the unexplored territories o f the United States.] It will be seen that all that remains of the many and powerful nations which once occupied this great continent, amount to scarcely 400,000. And these no longer exist as nations em

70 70 M ISSIONARY RE PO RT. bodied together; but are divided into tribes and small bands, and scattered from Maine westward to the Pacific ocean. One of two events awaits them. Either they must perish from the face of the earth, or become settled and fixed on the soil to which they have, or may obtain, title ; and the white population must plough around them, instead of driving them further and further into a wilderness, as heretofore. Thus under the guidance and protection of the Government, the first elements of physical, social, and political society will be evolved. Concurrent with this development of the physical, social, and political interests of the Indians, will be the progress of Christianity among them. The offices of the Christian missions will be to enlighten the minds, and form the morals, of the Indians, and to assist in training the women in the arts of housewifery; but especially to educate the Indian youth and children. The whole history of the efforts of the Government, and of the Church, to elevate the Indian to a state of civilization, shows that the one cannot accomplish it without the other. The true policy, therefore, is for the Government and the Christian missions to work together. And in order to accomplish the work, each must begin at the foundations of society; for the Indians are in a barbarous, and even savage state. W e must begin with families, settlements, and villages, rather than with nations and tribes; with the garden and single field, rather than with large farms ; with the cabin, rather than with the house; with a plain church, rather than a fine edifice; with the common school, rather than the boarding academy. All efforts and expenditures made in any other way have proved fruitless; but wherever the Indian has been fixed upon the soil, and given, in form, or by courtesy or custom, a right to a particular portion of it, and the simple elements of society and Christianity have been introduced and cultivated, there we see him steadily advancing in civilization, morals, and wealth. W e must make these fixed communities of Indians the centres from which the light shall spread, and induce others to become willing to settle, and thus influence the General Government to aid them to accomplish their wishes. But this must be a work of time; and many years may elapse before the Indian population will become fixed on lands of their own, and these lands divided and vested in severalty or indi-

71 IN D IA N M ISSIO NS. 71 vidual property. But the work is begun. Some bands hold their property in severalty, and are rapidly advancing in civilization, religion, and wealth : others have temporary locations, on which they are making improvements. There let the elements of society and religion be introduced by the Government and the Christian missions; and when these bands shall obtain a permanent location, they will be partly prepared for further progress. The care of the Government and the missions will be given to them in their new homes. W e conclude, then, that the Christian missions should be directed chiefly, if not exclusively, to the bands which are settled, if not permanently, yet temporarily. In the midst of each of these settlements let the missionary dwell in his own house, so that his family may be an examplej as well of domestic as of religious duty. Adjoining him, let there be a neat plain church, suited to the condition of the village or settlement; and near it a convenient school-house, in which the children may be assembled daily, and taught by a good and religious teacher, under the superintendence of the missionary. There is yet one important element in the elevation of the Indian tribes: they must gradually lose their own language, and acquire the English. This is a work of time, and must be accomplished chiefly by means of the common schools. The adult population will of course retain their own language, and must be addressed in it, and will use it in public worship and in social intercourse; but the children may easily be taught the English tongue in the schools: and as they must grow up in the presence, to some extent, of the English population, they will retain and use the English, and to some extent their own mother tongue, at least for a generation or two. W ith the English language, the Indian will acquire the elements of English literature, and the forms of thought, and the feelings which it represents, both social and religious. W e doubt whether the Indians will ever be raised to a good state of civilization and religion, without the use of the English language. The influence of a language upon the principles, feelings, and habits of a people, is not appreciated as it ought to be. According to the general principles above, the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church is endeavouring to

72 7 2 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. conduct her missions among the Indians. She has even, by private benevolence, chiefly by the agency, and under the advice, of Bishop Janes, purchased lands in various locations, and granted the Indians occupation and use of them, and thus fixed them and their families on the soil with the missionaries and teachers. In every such instance the Indians have advanced rapidly in the arts of civilized life, and in morals and religion: and so influential has been the example, that individual Indians have purchased Government lands adjoining, and made rapid improvements thereon. Small villages of comfortable loghouses, some of them neat, floored and furnished, have been created under this movement in two or three years. If the title to a sufficient amount of land was vested in each Indian family, in such cases, in ten years there would be in each place a wellregulated and prosperous Christian community.?! = s! si ziu i 1! 11 l! 11 l! 1 111! sj E SiS,2ft p, - Onondagas, Oneida Conference 1, St. Regis, Black River Conference 1, * Wyandotts, Indian Territory, Missouri Conference * Delawares and Munceys, Indian Territory, Missouri Conference 1, * 1 1 Kickapoos and Pottawatomies, Indian Territory, Missouri Conference Shawnees, Indian Territory, Missouri Conference Razier and Janesville, including Chippawas and Sagenaws. 1, Green Bay, Oneidas, Wisconsin Con.1, * 2 60 Brothertown and Stockbridge, Do. 1, SaultSt. Marie, Naomikong, Kewawenon, Michigan Conference Notoway, including five bands, Michigan Conference Platte River District, Missouri Conf , , Our tables show thirteen missions and twenty-three missionaries, these are under the superintendence of several Presiding Elders, and are scattered through the Oneida, Black River.

73 INDIAN H ISSIONS. 7 3 Missouri, Michigan, and Wisconsin Conferences. W e have reports from all these missions, either from the Presiding Elders or the missionaries having them in charge. O f these, as of our other missions, we are obliged to say, that we are not able to give as complete an account as would be gratifying to all, and yet we are able to give many more particulars than have hitherto been published. W e must repeat the oft-declared expectation that next year our superintendents of missions will give us timely and detailed accouni s. Onondaga Indian Mission, Oneida Conference. R e t. S. C o m f o r t, Superintendent. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d in g S e c r e t a r y. D e a r B r o t h e r, The Report of the Onondaga Indian Mission was forwarded to the Presiding Elder in tim e; but there being some inaccuracy in it, it has been returned for correction. He has also requested me to forward it directly to you. I accordingly report as follows : 1. Our church is located in the Onondaga Reservation, in Onondaga county, N.Y., within the bounds of the Oneida Annual Conference. 2. There is one missionary, assisted one-fourth of the time by a native local preacher. 3. The number o f Church members is fifty-five. W hole number o f baptized adults in the tribe, seventy-eight. W hole number o f baptized children, embracing youth, sixty-four. 4. There is one English school supported by State appropriation. The whole number o f scholars for the winter term is seventy. The average number some over thirty. The progress is as good.as could reasonably be expected. 5. There is one church, which, including the bell, is worth $1,000. There is also one parsonage, designed for the missionary and teachers, worth $ The regular religious services are two sermons on the Sabbath class meeting, Sabbath evening ; prayer-meeting, Tuesday evening ; and either an exhortation, or prayer meeting, Thursday evening. 7. The preaching is through an interpreter. The other services are conducted much like meetings of the same character among the whites. 8. The domestic, social, and moral state o f the Indians, though very much improved, is far below what it should be. 9. Were I to propose any new measures, it would be to have a female employed for one year to instruct the,native women at their houses in domestic matters. This would, no doubt, prove a great blessing to this people. She would have to board at thei parsonage, and go out from day to day among the people. Several families are ready to be instructed, and a proper person would meet a hearty reception. Affectionately, D a n i e l F a n c h e r, Missionary. Onondaga Castle, March 27,

74 7 4 M ISSIO N A RY R E P O R T. Si. Regis Mission, Black River Conference. To t h e C o r r e s p o n d in g S e c r e t a r y. R e v. G e o b g e C. 'W o o d r u f f, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r, This tribe has existed as a distinct band, probably between two and three centuries, and has been known by the name o f St. Regis. They at present number between ten and eleven hundred, including all o f all ages and sexes: they are about equally divided between the State and Canada. There is but one missionary employed here, and an interpreter, who is an exhorter, and acts as an assistant. The Church at present numbers fourteen in fu ll membership, ten on trial. children have been baptized. The State has a school established here. There is one day-school, and one Sabbath school under the charge o f the Mission. In the day-school there have been forty-one different scholars; an average o f about fifteen. school numbers about twenty scholars. Ten Our Sabbath Most o f those who attend the school, when they commenced, scarcely knew their letters; but some o f them now can read by spelling their words in easy reading. litde over three months. The school has been in progress a The Church property consists o f a lot, o f one acre, cost $100, on which is built a chapel 36 by 48 feet, with a bell tower, and a basement under one half of the house, all finished and painted at an expense o f $1,750, in which is a bell sent by Bishop Janes, weight 5501bs.; cost of freight and hanging, $35. Tw o lots for parsonage, one of an acre, another o f one-half acre. Expense o f both, $85. On which is built a dwelling house, 24 by 36 fe e t; one and a half stories, mostly finished, and in part painted. Expense $525. W hole amount, $ 2,415; of this (including $200 recently received from Bishop Janes) there has been paid about $ 2, Owing to the amount of financial business imposed upon me, and the work necessary for me to do foreign from this mission, we have not as many services established as I would be glad to report. The service consists o f preaching every Sabbath morning at half-past ten o clock, through the interpreter, fallowed by a class meeting, (the Sabbath school being before preaching;) and in the evening either a prayer meeting, or exhortation, by the interpreter. Prayer-meeting every Thursday evening at some o f the natives houses, sometimes preaching on week days. (T he other part o f the Sabbath I am absent, as I preach twice to white congregations, besides my labors for the Indians. On week days I am either engaged in attending to the building matters, or absent soliciting aid for the mission.) The plan of conducting our public preaching is : 1. Singing by the natives. 2. Prayer by the missionary. 3. Reading of Scriptures, one verse, and then interpreted to the Indians; so on through the whole or a part of a chapter. 4. Singing. 5. Preaching through interpreter. 6. Singing. 7. Prayer. 8. Benediction. Class meetings as usual for such meetings. others. Prayer meetings the same as among The school is opened by reading Scriptures and prayer, and all read as they are able twice around the recess, and the same repeated, together with every effort that can be made to interest and benefit them. The domestic and moral state o f these Indians would probably fall very much below many, if not all, neighbouring tribes. They, as a whole, are exceedingly

75 IN D IAN M ISSIONS. 7 5 degraded. Indolence, ignorance, intemperance, and many other vices, exist almost universally among them. There are, indeed, some few exceptions: yet all are extremely poor, and they live in the most poverty-stricken manner. They have been under the exclusive control of the Roman Catholics ever since they first existed as a distinct tribe. W e propose, by the grace o f God, to turn the inclinations of this people to higher pursuits to the improvement o f their nobler faculties: 1. By building a school-house at another place, about five miles distant from here, and commencing a school, and holding meetings there, so as to call the Indians from the village on to their lands, and to get them away from uiider counter influences. 2. By having this mission wholly distinct from any societies among whites, (as at present there are three regular appointments among whites.) 3. By immediately finishing the parsonage and all other necessary fixtures, so that whoever may be the one to whom this work may be committed the next conference year, may devote his whole time to the work of benefiting the Indians. Our prospects are, on the whole, encouraging. Our congregations are increasing ; and I think our members are seeking for more religion, and some who had backslidden are returning to the fold again. I think, by the time o f our Annual Conference, we shall be able to report the buildings completed, and not more than four or five hundred dollars debt. Some of our members have died during the past year. One, an aged lady, Mary Sawyer. She died in peace. Another, a young girl of thirteen years old, Charlotte Tarbell, died peacefully after an illness of over three months. St. Regis, March 20th, J a m e s P. J e n n in g s, Missionary. Wyandott Indian Mission, *Misso u ri Conference. T o THE COHRESPONDING SECRETARY. R e v. G e o r g e W. R o b in s, Superintendent. D ear B rother, Yours o f the 25th o f January reached me on the 8 th instant, and as you request an answer by the 1st o f April, I hasten to reply. And first 1 remark that we have but one white missionary, in all this territory; though we need at least four. The Wyandotts, with whom I am stationed, are located in the forks o f the Missouri and Kansas rivers, twenty-five miles south-east o f Fort Leavenworth, and number about six hundred. Here I am assisted by Squire Grey-eyes, a supernumerary, and J. M. Armstrong, and George J. Clark, interpreters. W e have ninety-three church members,* and some twenty-five probationers ; one local preacher, and three exhorters ; and nineteen children baptized, (recently.) W e have no school in all the country, except a small Sunday school taught in my own house, varying from fifteen to forty scholars. well. They progress The church property consists of some sixteen er eighteen acres of ground enclosed ; two cabins built of hewn logs. One eighteen by sixteen, the other, sixteen by fourteen feet square, with puncheon floor, meat house, corn crib, and stable, of round logs. W e have a meeting-house, built by the members o f our church, of hewn logs, twenty by twenty-six feet. The Delawares, numbering about eight hundred, and Munceys, some three * W e only return those as members who attend class regularly.

76 76 - M ISSIONARY REPO RT. hundred in number, live together; that is, the Munceys live on the Delawares, land, which lies west o f the Wyandotts, extending up the Missouri River to Fort Leavenworth. interpreter answers for both. These two tribes speak nearly the same language; so that one Here we have ninety-two members and probationers ; one o f whom brother Charles Ketchum is an assistant preacher, and also Levi Jackson interpreter. Twelve children baptised. I would here remark that all the church property in the territory belonging to the Methodist Episcopal Church, at the time o f the separation, was claimed, and is still held by the Church South. Consequently we have neither church, house, nor parsonage in all the country, that we can occupy, except those at Wyandott, already named, and have to worship in private houses or in the woods. W e have preaching every Sabbath, generally twice, but not at the same place ; prayer-meeting on Wednesday and Friday nights 3 and class meeting regularly. W e preach through an interpreter ; but when we pray or speak in class, each one speaks in his own tongue, and God interprets for all. The Kickapoos, and a small band o f the Potawatamies, are located about four miles west o f Fort Leavenworth, on the Missouri River. Here we have twentyfive members, but have no native assistant, and can only visit them once in four w eek s; I take an interpreter with me ; they have no school, but greatly desire one. The Shawnees are located on the south side of the Kansas River, and west o f the State o f Missouri, numbering about nine hundred. Here we have between fifty and sixty members ; assisted by brother Paschal Fish, a native, and one local preacher. But in consequence o f a majority of the chiefs o f the nation being under the influence of the Church South, and having complained of us to their agent, requesting him to forbid us preaching in their country, the agent has accordingly notified and requested the Presiding Elder and myself, and all other ministers o f our Church not to attempt it. W e have no school among the Shawnees ; but our members there, and also those o f our Church among all the tribes, are anxious that we should have schools for their children ; they want their children educated, and some of them are sending their children to other schools. The most o f the Indians o f all o f these tribes, and especially the converted or religious part o f them, are an agricultural people many o f them have good houses, (which makes me almost ashamed of my little cabin,) and good farms; some ot them raise quite a surplus o f corn, wheat, potatoes, pork, and beef. Their morals will compare favourably with many who have enjoyed far better and greater privileges: and, as an instance, I can say that after a residence with and near these Beveral tribes, and an intimate acquaintance with many o f them for nearly twenty years, I have never witnessed the first (sober) quarrel among them ; and if it were not for those civilized and refined gentlemen that sell them whisky, and set them the example to drink it, there would soon be no use for missionaries among them, And indeed the exemplary lives o f many of them now are worthy o f imitation by some, who think they are civilized, and call themselves Christians. I think that our Church should have a school for the Wyandotts, one for the Delawares and M unceys, one for the Kickapoos and Potawatamies, and also one for the Shawnees. I would here remind you that the members o f our Church, of the Wyandotts, the Delawares, and Shawnees, sent up a strong petition and request to our Annual Conference last fall, to have some hymns and Scripture lessons printed for them in their several languages. W e have the translations ready, and men able and willing to make any that may be wanting; but have not the means to print them.

77 IN D IAN M ISSIO N S. 7 7 W e need them. Some o f the people have learned to sing in English, but do not understand what they sing. They also have a few translated, and have learned them by rote: such as, and they almost sing them to death. My God, the spring o f all my joys, The life o f my delights, & c., I have heard the same hymn sung five times in one prayer-meeting, and no other, only varying the tune. Besides, singing forms a great part of their devotions. They delight to sing, and they sing delightfully. Please bring this matter before the Board, and ask a pittance for this very necessary object. I have so much labor to perform, and so many different tribes to visit, that my visits are few and far between. Whereas it is necessary that the missionary should be always among the people, visiting from house to house, leaching catechism, and praying with the people ; because the minds o f these people, just open ing to the truth, are in danger of running into divers speculations and errors. Hence the fruitful source of fanaticism. It is true that our Church has spent a great deal o f money upon these missions; but after all, we have great reason to rejoice for the amount of good that has been done, though much more might have been done, and at less expense. But it is a consolation to know that many who have been brought to God through the preaching o f the Gospel, have died in peace, and are gone before us to enjoy that rest that remains for the people of God. o f faith. T w o have died quite recently in the triumphs Their last words and dying testimony w ill compensate us for years of toil and privation; and what are dollars and cents compared to the salvation o f one soul? who said to weeping friends as they stood round her bed, N ow you see that religion is true. See what support and comfort it gives me when I am dying! Then taking an affectionate leave o f her parents and friends, she died without a struggle or a groan. The following was left on my table this morning by one o f our class-leaders o f the Muncey tribe. Having learned that I was about to write to you, he says, ** Tell my pious father, the Bishop, I send my salutation to him, though I never saw his face, but I hope to meet him at the right hand o f G od ; for when my Heavenly Father saw me in the road to danger and ruin, he called me by his kindness; and when I went to him by faith, he gave me the bread of life ; and since 1 ate of that bread, I feel in my heart to carry that food to the people that are starving, that they may be brought into the liberty o f God s dear children. May the Lord bless you, and may we meet in the kingdom o f Heaven! (Signed) L e v i J a c k s o n. I forgot to say in the proper place, that at our last quarterly conference at W yan- dott, we organized a missionary society, auxilary to the Missionary Society o f the Methodist Episcopal Church, but owing to some of our officers being absent on business at Washington city, we have held no missionary meetings yet. Many of our female members manifest a desire to learn the arts o f domestic housewifery, such as spinning, weaving, &c. Yours most affectionately, in Christian bonds, T. B. M a r k h a m, Missionary. '

78 7 8 MISSIONARY REPO RT. Kazier and Janesville Indian Missions, Michigan Conference. R e t. G. B r a d l e y, Superintendent. The Indians in these missions are the Chippeways of Sagenaw, including the Swan Creek, and Black River bands. Men, two hundred and ninety-one ; women, three hundred and thirty-five; children, seven hundred and seventy-eight; total, one thousand four hundred and four. They are divided into eleven bands, and live quite remote from each other: the largest number at any one point is two hundred. In eleven o f these bands we have preaching-places, and more or less in society. Mission Circuits. The work is divided into two circuits, called Kazier and Janesville Indian Kazier mission embraces the following appointments and bands: B r a d l e y s C h a p e l. The band residing here is the largest o f any. Number of members in Church, ninety-five ; number o f children attending school, thirty-eight: most of the children are baptized. The school teacher s report is as follow s: Bradley's Chapel, Feb. 13, R e v. G. B r a d l e y, D e a r B r o t h e r, Our school, which commenced at this place the 20th November, has continued until the present time, with the exception of twelve days. There has been much interest manifested, both on the part of parents and children: yet I am sorry to say some are careless about sending their children, while others have not clothing sufficient to keep them at school. They are making as rapid progress as could be expected. The first quarter my school numbered thirty-five ; and the average attendance was eighteen. Eleven of them could read very readily in the Testament; five were studying arithmetic; ten could write; and some tried to study geography, but it seemed beyond their comprehension for the present This quarter the school has been larger: it numbers forty-two; and has averaged twenty-five. Fifteen can read very well in the Testament; twelve aro studying arithmetic; and as many can write some of them very well. Several weeks past I have appropriated one half-day per week to sewing and knitting. They seem very anxious to learn. My last school was well attended all calling for work not only the girls, but the wom en: and if we had the material, we could well appropriate one day in every week to this department But in order to do this, I shall be obliged to call on you for aid. dollars worth o f goods to commence with. W e need at least ten That amount will clothe the children and fit them for school, besides keeping them in work some time. W e want about eighty yards o f calico, needles, thread, and tape, to make and fit the clothes for wearing. Besides this, we want about twenty yards of cloth suitable for boys pantaloons : then we ought to have six or eight pounds of yam for knitting stockings white yam will do as well as any. asking so much ; we certainly need it all. I hope you will not think me extravagant in I think it quite as necessary to teach them to work, as it is to teach them their book s; and if they have but one, this would be o f some use to them. I am thankful, however, that it is in my power to teach them both, and hope I shall not be backward in doing my duty. Could more of our white brothers and sisters see and realize the anxiety these poor creatures manifest to learn and become civilized, I think they would not be so backward in assisting to enlighten them, and bring them upon an equal footing with ourselves.

79 IN D IA N M ISSIONS. 79 W e shall want but very few books this year: a few o f Sanders Spelling Book and Primer, and Emerson s Arithmetic, with some paper and ink, will be all.we shall want. Twelve books of each kind will be enough. I had nearly forgotten to speak o f a school register we ought to have one, I think. I f you furnish us with goods, I hope we shall have them soon after the summer term commences, that we may improve all the time. Yours sincerely, A ll the sentiments of the above report I heartily approve E s t h e r L. H a u n t s, Teacher. Lands owned by the Society, 202 a c r e s... $ Lands owned by the Indians, 560 acres One meeting house One log house for parsonage One log house for school. One small barn (frame) Garden and fixings One yoke o f oxen for the use of the Indians Total amount of mission property at one station $1, K a z ie r S t a t i o n. Number of members, sixty-seven ; number of children in school, thirty-seven ; most of whom have been baptized. This school is taught by a native teacher, brother Jacob Jackson, a faithful and good brother, and very useful to his people. Lands owned by the Society, 208 acres Lands owned by the Indians, 191 acres One frame school house One frame parsonage.... One log parsonage for interpreter $ Total amount in property at this station $ S t a t i o n a t S w a n C r e e k. Number o f members, thirty-five; number o f children in school, thirty-five. Henry Jackson, a native preacher and interpreter, reports: The school has been kept eleven weeks. There are now thirty-five students belonging to this school. The average attendance has been twenty-five five girls. One can write on paper very well. Seven boys read in the Testament; three write on paper; several are trying to study arithmetic. Sunday school is kept for the school. They are questioned on the Scriptures in their own language. Lands owned by the society, one hundred and sixty acres ; owned by the Indians, one hundred and sixty acres. house is much needed. Janesville Indian Mission Circuit, embraces : There are no mission improvements here: a school J a n e s v il l e S t a t i o n. I will insert the preacher s report entire. It is as follows: the whole number of this band is one hundred and thirty-five ; missionary and fam ily; one school teacher and one sch ool; church members fifty. Most o f the children have been baptized. The number o f children o f suitable age to attend school, thirty; average attendance twenty-five. Most o f the children read in Sanders First and Second Readers: we think the prospects of this school very encouraging. Most

80 8 0 MISSIONARY REPO RT. o f the children speak tolerably good English. the Scriptures, singing and prayer.. The school is opened by reading The school is taught by Malinda Billings. Lands owned by the Society, one hundred and fifty-seven acres. $394 87J Lands owned by the Indians, twenty a c r e s... One school-house, frame and painted One parsonage, frame and p a i n t e d One bam, frame and p a i n t e d Garden, & c., s a y Total o f property belonging to the Society.... $1,149 87J A h - t a h w a h B a n d. Members twenty-five, children at school twenty-five, average attendance fifteen. School taught since the 20th of September ; twelve read in the Testament, and twelve writing. Most of the boys and girls can write a letter in their own language. W e have no mission improvements in any other o f the bands: but have several classes in several other bands; and there is still a prospect of great good among these Indian tribes. The influence of the Gospel is not confined to these bands, but goes through them to other bands. R E C A P I T U L A T I O N O F T H E S T A T IO N S W H E R E S C H O O L S A R E T A U G H T. No. of Members. Children taught. Church Property. Bradley s Chapel $1, Kazier Station Station at Swan Creek Janesville , Ah-tahwah Band On Tit-a-ba-was-sa River 25 Pine River 25 Point O Gray. 1 0 Ah-que-we-zense Band 2 0 Bell River band 2 0 Ro-pe-ne-kah-ning Band 15 Total $ 3, Religious services in all the schools daily, and Sabbath schools regularly. Tw o white missionaries, one native preacher, Henry Jackson, (member of conference,) and two teachers, exhorters, and interpreters, two female teachers. For the support o f the mission the present conference year, received from the Missionary society $1,895 ; nothing from Government. Government supports a blacksmith and Indian farmer, for their benefit at Sagenaw. Brother Bradley makes some suggestions at the close of the report, touching the policy which he thinks ought to be pursued by the Government and the Missionary Board, towards these Indians. Bui as the Government has the policy which he suggests under consideration, and as the attention of the

81 IN D IAN M ISSIONS. 8 1 Missionary Board has been already called to the subject, we withhold his remarks. Perhaps the ground he suggests is covered in the introductory remarks to the Indian Missions. Indian Missions, Fond-du-Lac District, Wisconsin Conference. To t h e C o r r e s p o n d in g S e c r e t a r y. W a s h in g t o n W i l c o x, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r, I h e r e w it h submit my r e p o r t o f th e Indian Missions in th e Fond-du-Lac D is tr ic t, Wisconsin Conference. O n e id a I n d ia n M i s s io n. Henry Requa, Missionary. This mission is located twelve miles south-west of Green-Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin; number about one thousand souls. Our missionary is assisted by his wife in the school, and an interpreter, for whose services we pay $50. Church members one hundred and twenty-five, all treated as probationers, as it is found difficult to go through the regular form of trial which the discipline would require, if they were recognised as members. The number of children baptized I cannot give, as no account was kept previous to my coming on the district, I have baptized seventeen. Schools. One school and forty scholars. Progress moderate. s Church Properly. There is one church thirty-six feet by forty, worth [about $600, and a mission-house twenty-three feet by twenty-nine, the lower story furnished with a good cellar, worth about $350. Religious services are regular preaching, prayer, and weekly class-meetings. The Plan o f conducting the Services and Schools. First, singing ; second, prayer; third, reading Scripture lessons, which are interpreted by the Church interpreter; fourth, singing; fifth, preaching through an interpreter; sixth, singing and prayer. Then follows a social meeting, in which all join, consisting of speaking in their own language, (the Mohawk,) and singing; which closes by one or more prayers suited to the several necessities of those present. In the school the usual method as practised among whites is pursued, viz : spelling, reading, writing, and arithmetic. The Domestic, Social, and Moral state o f the Indians. Domestic. They differ from other Indians in their mode o f living, which in many respects resembles that o f the whites, in having good houses to live in, bams, and other conveniences for fanning. Social. In their family arrangements they are but midway between the savage and the Christian; the education o f their children being an object of very small importance with them. In their government, they are lamentably lax, but per- ceptibly improving. They have their own laws for government, which every year seem to approximate still nearer to the standard of the whites and the Bible. Moral Condition. Intemperance and licentiousness have for a great many years been the sins of this tribe; but they are gradually rising above them, and becoming more virtuous and stable in their habits. 11

82 88 M ISSIONARY REPORT. The Policy or Measure» proposed, and the Prospects There ought to be a regular mission-sehool, in which the children should be boarded» and thus separated from the vices and extremely lax discipline o f their homes. W e can do more in one year for their elevation and education in this way, than we probably can by ten- years adherence to the present system. Now they are so very irregular in their attendance, that they forget nearly as fast as they learn ; and the good they get in school, is lost before they visit the school room again. Every missionary that has ever been here, coincides with the views here expressed decisions made afiter years of anxious toil and careful observation. There has been a gracious work among this people this winter: forty-three have united with the Church, and it is believed that more will unite when they have an opportunity. The missionary writes, December 28th, 1850 : I hasten to give you the tidings o f a better day for Oneida. Tuesday night o f this week, sixteen rose for prayer, and fourteen o f them hastened to the altar; Wednesday, twenty-seven came forward. Since then our large altar has been found too small. They have kneeled two deep around a considerable part o f it, besides quite a number o f penitents who occupied the front seats. Such weeping for sin, such groaning for pardon, such a willingness to confess and forsake sin, I think it has seldom, if ever, been my fortune to witness. T o God be all the praise. B r o t h e k t o w n M issio n. Jesse Halsted, Missionary. Its location. It is located on the east side o f Lake Winnebago, about sixteen miles from Fond-du-Lac. The Brothertowns and Stockbridges probably number from eight hundred to one thousand. Number o f members fifty-three, probationers nine ; there are also of whites, eleven members and five probationers. Church Property There is a church some thirty-five by fo rty feet, worth from $600 to $800. There is a log mission-house which much needs to be exchanged for a better, and which they have been trying to do. They have some materials on hand for the same, but I doubt whether they can succeed without help from abroad. The above Indians are citizens o f the United States, and speak the English language. They have their schools the same as other citizens, and religious meetings as among the whites. They have one Sabbath school, five teachers, forty scholars, and seventy-five volumes in library. In their moral and social condition, they are improving. Improvements needed. The church at Oneida is suffering very much for want o f paint and repairs on the r o o f; and it would be economy to paint the one at Brothertown, if we could obtain the means; as I said above, we need help for a mission-house at Brothertown. W e have hitherto depended mostly on mission goods for such improvements; this makes some care for the missionaries, but they are willing to take the trouble, as it not only makes improvements, which are much needed, but benefits the Indians more than it would to give them the goods without any return. They will readily part with their com and lumber for cloth- ipg at a reasonable price, for if they go to the stores they have to pay high for everything, and have many temptations thrown in their way to indulge in drunkenness. I f they make these exchanges at home they escape some danger; and goods being on hand, they can be donated where really needed. us anygassistance? Fand-du-Lae, Match 6th, ] Can you afford

83 INDIAN M ISSION». 83 The following extracts are from a quarterly report of Brother Pitezel, (December 25th,) in reference to the mission at Sault St. Marie, and at Na-om-i-kong; and the annual report of Brother Barnum (January 1st.) of the Kewawenon Mission, all within the Michigan Conference. The reader may smile at the enumeration of stoves, beds, barrels, bushels, &c.: but let him remember they are signs of civilization. S a u l t S t. M a r ie M is s io n. Rev. S. Steel, who was appointed in charge, arrived here soon after conference, with his family. They were nearly all so feeble as to be scarcely able to walk. They stopped with us a week, and then, accompanied by Brother Marksman and [wife, they went to Na-om-i-kong, the place of their residence. November 22d, I went to Na-om-i-kong to hold our first quarterly m eeting; the ground was covered with snow, it was cold and wintry, but we were favoured with a good wind to sail, and reached before night, distance thirty-five miles. Found Brother Steel on the top o f the school-house, in true mason style topping out the chimney. Brother Steel and family had recovered their health, and were in labours more abundant. W e had a very good meeting Saturday night and Sabbath, but nothing extraordinary. I was detained till the next Friday, by a hard wind blowing all the time from the east was then favoured with a good day, and reached home before night. A t Na-om-i-kong, we have purchased for the mission rising o f sixty acres ofland : the Indians have bought all around us, and are building and improving considerably W e have built since conference a comfortable school-house and an addition to the mission-house ; have also fitted up a comfortable dwelling for the interpreter. The school could not commence while these improvements were going on. It was opened on the 27th o f November; Brother Steel, in a letter o f the 12th o f December, informs me, that the Bchool numbered twenty-four Indian children, fifteen o f which were male. Most o f these could read in the Testament, nine were writing, five studying arithmetic, and two geography. He does not give the number o f Church members; they are about the same as in my last report. Religious prospects. Brother Steel says: «O u r religious prospects are o f decided improvement, meetings of all kinds well attended and interesting. Brother Marksman says in a letter, received the same tim e: The Lord is now troubling the careless and hard-hearted sinners here. Last evening, after the exhortation of Brother Isaac, Brother Steel told me that I might speak also. And immediately I lifted my cries to God in prayer, * O Lord, thou hast permitted thy poor servant to see sinners converted,to thee in former times, O let us see sinners coming to thee this evening 1 In the name o f God I got up and exhorted sinners to come to Jesus and be saved. Four persons came forward to the mourners bench. 7 He says further on: W e laboured till nearly ten o clock had a most excellent meeting. They all prayed till their tears ran down their cheeks: every soul in the house was in prayer. One o f Brother Steel s boys prayed with all his might, & c. W e still have regular preaching among the whites at the village o f Sault St. M arie; not, we trust, without some token o f Divine approval. W e have a Sab-

84 8 4 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. bath school here, numbering twenty-five scholars, and more encouraging than it has been before. Some o f the children have tried most successfully the collectors* cards, and will have enough by spring to make a handsome addition to the library. Of the K e w a w e n o n M is s io n, Brother Bamum says: First W e have two Societies on this charge, one known as the Kewawenon M ission; the other, the Carp-River Class. The last-mentioned has not been visited since my return from conference, on account o f the unsettled state o f things where it is located, caused by one of those changes to which we are subject in this new mining country. Second. Iudians and half-breeds eighty-seven, of whom fifty-one are members and probationers in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Third. One school, small cannot be otherwise, as there are but few children. Fourth. One Sabbath school, eight officers and teachers, forty scholars enrolled during the year. reports. W e have a good library, the same as described in former Fifth. One nice little chapel worth perhaps $550 to $600. Sixth. Appropriation o f the Government should be $250, but in the unsettled state o f Indian affairs, I do not know whether we shall get it or not. Seventh. Our appropriation is $600, of which the Missionary Society will pay $350, certainly, and if the Government withholds its aid, the Missionary Society must pay all. Eighth. The spiritual condition of the Society among the Indians does not seem to be as good as it wab a year ago. Then, we had just passed through a good revival, since then, some have gone astray. W e are thankful, however, that some continue faithful. Recently some o f our meetings have been quite lively and interesting. W e are encouraged to press forward. Ninth. T h e Indians c o n t in u e t o im p r o v e i n t h e ir k n o w l e d g e o f fa r m in g and the u se o f tools. * N one are m ech a n ics p rop erly Bpeaking. Tenth. W e have had no revivals among the Indians during the past year. The Carp-River Class was the fruits, mostly, of a revival last spring. That, however, has since been scattered, so that but very few remain in connexion with us here. the country. W e hope a portion o f them, at least, are faithful Christians in other parts of The following items o f information, recently communicated to a friend of the Indians, who wishes to labour to have the Government permit them to remain and pay them their annuities where they are, may perhaps be interesting to you and the Church: The number of Indians and half-breeds w ho are entitled to payment from Government, residing about our bay, is about Acres o f land owned by and bought for these, by the Methodists and Roman C a t h o lic s Acres i m p r o v e d Number o f houses occupied by t h e m families in w i g w a m s...5 cooking stoves 27, box stoves 21, total cattle owned by t h e m...41 beds elevated above the f l o o r barrels o f fish caught for home consumption put up for exportation , 0 0 0

85 IN D IAN M ISSIO N S. 8 5 Number o f bushels o f potatoes r a i s e d...3,500 s o l d... 2, canoes and boats owned by t h e m It is proper to say the foregoing consists in part of estimates. They are, however, thought to be low, by those who have the best means of judging. estimate of the potato crop, was for the crop o f amount was planted, but the crop was not good. The Last year, a much larger I take pleasure in saying, that our little band here may well be considered the most thrifty portion o f the Kewawenon Indians. is wanted to make men and women o f Indians. Christianity in earnest is what Indian Missions, Michigan Conference. T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d in g S e c r e t a r y. E. M C lure, Superintendent. D e a r B r o t h e r, In compliance with your request, I submit the following report of the N o t t a w a y I n d ia n M is s io n. Statistics and other facts are given so far as I could obtain them. - r _ Number in the Baud. Nottaway i 15 i Hastings Band Shimanorakonising i 30 i 31 Wisus&ya s Band Washekeyahshe s Band Selkrigg s Mission * ss I1 S 0 9 J >5? The first five stations as given above constitute what is called The Nottaway Indian Mission. It was commenced among the Pottawottomie Indians, located on Nottaway Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Subsequently, however, the work was extended by taking in other Indian settlements in the Grand River country, until, as now, the missionary and his interpreter travel nearly four hundred miles to fulfil their engagements on the mission. The following bands are visited occasionally, and may be considered accessible to missionary effort, if the Board could employ (or recommend) another missionary and interpreter; v iz : Maple River, Wabsis, Cabmoosie s, Casua, Mahgua, Brush Creek, and Pokehagan. I am not able to give the statistics of these bands, but they number several hundred. Missionary... Rev. A. C. Shaw,... Michigan. Interpreter... Rev. John Kahbeeje,... School Teacher.. Mr. Joseph Taunchay,. School Teacher.. Miss L e e,... «Number of Members. Children Baptized. Number of Schools. Number of Scholars, Number of Teachers.! * Selkrigg s is a Protestant Episcopal Mission, at which there are ten persons members o f the Methodist Episcopal Church. Hence we give no other statistics of this band.

86 86 MISSIONARY1 RiiPO RT. There are two schools in the mission, both o f which are regularly opened by reading the Scriptures, singing, and prayer. A ll the studies, and the books used for instruction, are in English. Suggestions. First. Tw o missionaries with their interpreters should be employed. Second. Board instruct the superintendents that none but English studies and white teachers should be allowed at the mission-schools. Third. A church is greatly needed at Shimanorakonising, also at Nottaway. Fourth. The Indian Department at Washington should be solicited for aid to the missions and their schools. Marshall, Michigan, March 24th, Accompanying the above statistics, Brother M Clure sent us a schedule of the mission property, which, in all, amounts to $

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89 FOREIGN MISSIONS. regon emir California illusion Conference. Twenty years ago, a deputation of Flat Head Indians came from beyond the Rocky Mountains, to St. Louis, Mo., to ask of Governor Clarke a religious teacher. They had seen the governor in their country in , and heard him speak of the Christian worship. Their request was communicated to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Rev. Messrs. J. and D. Lee were sent out as missionaries in This mission to the Indians failed to realize in any tolerable degree the reasonable expectations of the Church, and it was about being brought to a termination in the mean time a white population was gradually accumulating in Oregon, and it was thought best to change the character of the mission, and direct its attention to the emigrants which were settling there. Nearly coincident with this movement was the acquisition of California. Thus the territory belonging to the United. States on the Pacific, was large enough for an empire : it only wanted the population to make it an empire. In The Divine Providence had provided the means of assembling a population there. The eyes of men seemed hitherto to have been holden, that they should not see the gold which glittered in the waters* lay upon the surface of the ground, and entered largely into the soil and hills of the country. But when the time had come, when this most important part of the world was brought under the dominion of our country, whose institutions gave protec tion and freedom to religion,- then men s eyes were opened to 12

90 9 0 MISSIONARY REPO RT. see the shining treasure, and all nations awoke with wonder, and sent their children to the land of gold. Providence had provided facilities for reaching the land: for in the progress of Christian nations the application of steam to ocean navigation was brought to great perfection; and by means of steam vessels, the representatives of all nations, Pagan, Mohammedan, and Christian, appeared suddenly in California. At present it is estimated that there are two hundred thousand people in California, and thirty thousand in Oregon. It pleased God that the mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church should be on the spot, and ready to lift up the Banner of the Cross to the polyglotic multitudes. It instantly became necessary to enlarge the mission ; and the Rev. W m. Roberts, of the New-Jersey Conference, was sent out as superintendent. Under his administration the mission has assumed the regular form of an annual conference, called the Oregon and California Mission Conference. It is composed of two districts : one in Oregon, of which brother Roberts has charge for the present; and one in California, of which the Rev. Isaac Owen has charge. These districts are divided into circuits and stations, and Churches are regularly organized in many of them. some of them commodious houses of worship are built: some of them, indeed nearly all of them in California, support their own pastors; so that the Missionary Society has not much more expense than to send out the missionaries and their families. During the last year ten missionaries (seven of them with families) have been sent; and five more are being selected, and will probably sail in the summer. O f the ten already sent, two are designed as principals of colleges: one, the Rev. F. S. Hoyt, at Salem city, in Oregon ; and the other, Rev. E. Bannister, at some point in California. The means of endowing, to a fair extent, the institution in Oregon, have already been provided; and the inhabitants of California have already subscribed liberally towards founding a college or university in connexion with the mission. In Thus the Church will see that measures are taken to occupy, to some reasonable extent, that vast and interesting country. Let us look, for a moment, at the value of this mission, judging of it from the importance of the country. The geographical position of the country is of profound

91 OREGON AN D C A LIFO R N IA M ISSIONS. 91 signification. Lay down a map of the world, and it will be seen that Oregon and California are about midway between the vast Pagan empire of China, enterprising Christian nations; and Western Europe. and the powerful and i. e., between Eastern Asia California and Oregon are to be the points through which, if not indeed from which, Pagan Asia is to be influenced. The intercourse and enterprise between Eastern Asia and Western Europe will probably pass through California and Oregon. How important is it, therefore, to have this central position in the earth strongly occupied by the institutions and spirit of Protestant Christianity! It is a cause of rejoicing that the Churches are alive to this matter, and each is exerting herself in the glorious work. There is a blessed rivalry; each is provoking the other to love and to good works in this respect. The mingling of the nations in California and Oregon is an ominous fact. A greater number of nations are represented there at present than were represented at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, when 'the kingdom of Christ was opened with great power; and more languages are spoken on the Pacific coast now than were spoken at Jerusalem then. Besides: the Chinese, of which there are between two and three thousand in California, as well as the inhabitants of the islands of the Pacific who are there, leave their Pagan worship behind them, and necessarily imbibe, in a greater or less degree, Christian ideas and feelings, and fall into the forms of Christian life and conduct. They behold the activity and greatness of the Christian nations, and are thus gradually brought under the influence of Christianity. When they return to their native lands and islands, they will not fail to spread abroad some of the elementary truths of Christianity, and something of its life and action. In its measure, their return to their homes will be like the dispersion of the disciples from Jerusalem by persecution: They went everywhere, preaching the Word. There is good reason to think that Oregon and California will be the seminaries, in which teachers of heathen Asia will be prepared for their mission, and the doors through which the Church will more effectually find access into the empire of Paganism. Let the Church then cherish her missions in this new rising empire, and with patience and faith wait for the glorious results.

92 9 2 M ISSIONARY REPORT. Second Annual Report of the Oregon and California Mission Conference. T o t h e 'C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. sr e v. W i l l i a m R o b e r t s, Superintendent- D e a r B r o t h e r, T w o weeks since the Oregon and California Mission Conference closed its Second Annual Session at Oregon city. The interval has been spent in making preparation to send to you, at the earliest practicable hour, the A n nual Report o f our labours for the past year. This communication will be designedly brief, and is intended to exhibit the General Plan o f the W ork ; the Doings o f the Conference; the Circuits, with their Occupants; the Particular Departments o f our W o r k ; and the Fiscal State o f the Mission. G e n e r a l P l a n o f t h e W o r e. Our field of labour along the Pacific coast embraces two very extensive districts. Ill Oregon, the work lies chiefly in the Talley o f the Walamet and Columbia rivers; but includes also the Dalles, east o f the Cascade mountains, and the Umpqua valley, along the coast. It was divided last year into five circuits, and supplied with nine men, (including brother Leslie, who was supernumerary, and not including my own labour.) supply. For Astoria and Clatsop, we could obtain no Our present arrangement divides the work into seven circuits, and requires thirteen more to occupy them, besides the superintendent and the men engaged in our institutions o f learning. The Oregon Institute has been in vigorous operation during the year, and has been the scene of brother Doane s operations, since his arrival from the States in February last. W e are just commencing to erect buildings in the town o f Portland, for an academy, where we expect brother Doane to go immediately on the arrival of brother Hoyt. T o fill these appointments we have five men belonging to the conference four on trial, one employed by the Presiding E lder; and three places, Oregon city, Yamhill, and the Umpqua, remain to be supplied. I am not aware that any men fcan be engaged to fill these vacancies, unless sent from the older States. In this district the superintendent is expected to perform the duties of a Presiding Elder so far as the general superintendency will allow. In California, last year, the work was chiefly in the valley o f the Sacramento and San Joaquin, and about the Bay o f San Francisco. Three men have laboured in this district most of the year; and although there was entirely too much on their hands, they have succeeded in performing much valuable service. A t the first, two large circuits were formed. They more nearly resembled districts, however : that o f San Francisco including the town, and such places within reach as lay south o f it ; and that o f Sacramento including the city, and all the accessible places north of the Bay o f San Francisco, and east of Monte Diablo. Subsequently, the Stockton circuit was formed, and filled with a brother who accompanied brother Owen across the mountains. A t the head of each o f these circuits a man was placed, who filled the appointments in person and by proxy to the best o f his ability, performing the double duty o f preacher in charge and Presiding Elder. For the present year, the whole field is thrown into one district, to which a Pre- «iding Elder is appointed. Eight circuits have been organized, and five more are about to be ;.requiring the services of fourteen men, besides the one or more to

93 OREGON AN D C A L IF O R N IA M ISSIO N S. 93 superintend our educational interests. T o fill these appointments there are three members o f the conference, and one on trial, now at w ork; two, bs is supposed, on their way from the States; four are employed by the Presiding Elder ^ and the four or more vacancies are to be supplied with such help as can be found. In extent, this district stretches from the ooean to the Sierra Nevada, and from the head waters of the Sacramento to the City o f the Angels. The geographical relation these two districts sustain to each other, presents peculiar embarrassments to the prosecution o f our work, considered as one confer, ence. The distance is so great, and the travel so expensive, that the preachers can never, all o f them, get to conference. The most that can be expected is for the Presiding Elder, and perhaps one or two others, who may be most convenient, to attend from the distant district the others must remain. By holding the conference in the different districts each alternate year, the difficulty is divided; but can be obviated only by the organization of separate conferences. It is presumable that portions o f the intervening country will be settled; so that, if the dibtance is not diminished, the perils o f the overland route will be considerably lessened. I have long desired to see the countrybetween the settled portions o f Oregon and California ; but there has as yet been no opportunity. A vessel has recendy entered the mouth o f the Umpqua, and reports eighteen feet of water on the bar. Several town sites have been laid out along the river, and quite a settlement made in the valley. That portion of the route I hope to explore before the sailing o f the next steamer. The communication between the two countries is very direct at present. The mail steamers are due at Astoria about the 25th of each month, but do not yet come any higher up the Columbia. A small river steamer plies between Astoria and the foot of the rapids, just below Oregon city. D o in g s o f t h e C o n f e r e n c e. The first Wednesday in September was the time appointed; and at nine in the morning the little company met together in the church at Oregon city. None o f the brethren from California could be present; so their district could be represented only by letter, and by the superintendent. The committees of examination had been closely employed with the candidates for the first year since Monday. Brother Wilbur was re-elected secretary. The Rev. Isaac McElroy, a located elder from the Indiana Conference, who crossed the mountains with brother Owen, was present, and on the presentation of the proper testimonials, was duly received into the conference. Brother James Corwin, a located elder from the same conference, labouring at present at Stockton, was also received. Matthew Lasciter, a local preacher, recommended from California, was admitted on trial This brother came not long since from Van Dieman s Land, where he had been a local preacher some fifteen years. There was no one recommended from the Oregon district, an ominous item this, so far as the filling up our ranks is concerned. The cases of Clinton Kelly and his brother Albert, located elders from the Louisville Conference o f the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, were attended to, according to discipline. These brethren, at the time o f the unfortunate division o f the Church, being south o f the line, were constrained, for peace sake, to adhere South, but very soon left and came to Oregon. After securing the advice of the proper authorities in the case, they were duly examined, and recommended to the Annual Conference for the recognition o f their orders; and giving the required satisfaction, as to their agreement with us in doctrine, discipline, and usages, they took the ordination vows in open conference,

94 9 4 M ISSIONARY R E P O R T. without the imposition of hands, and will be furnished with the required certificate by the bishop having charge o f foreign missions. Brother J. L. Parrish was discontinued at his own request. He had received an appointment from the government as Indian agent, and deeming it a position in which he could be extensively useful, he accepted the office, desiring at the same time to retain his position as an itinerant minister, if the two were at all compatible. It was judged that the one would seriously embarrass the other; in which case he desired to be discontinued. I f he should retain the office o f agent, we have some hope that he may be o f service to the ill-fated Indians of this fertile valley. The reports of the various committees were a decided improvement on the last conference. Religious services were held every evening; but Oregon City is a dry place, and the congregations were moderate. A t the close o f the session on Monday evening, a missionary meeting was held o f considerable interest. The audience was not large, but with most commendable spirit, raised on the spot $312 for missionary purposes. The utmost harmony prevailed throughout the session; and the various exercises were o f manifest spiritual profit It is a great benefit to a Methodist minister to be at conference once a year, even though it be as youthful in its beginning as is ours. Highly as I used to prize this privilege in the States, it is doubly valuable here. Our enjoyments would have been greatly heightened, however, could we but have had the society and counsel o f our brethren from the California district. In making out the appointments for that district, we were guided almost entirely by their representation. I had taken the precaution to have them meet together at the latest hour before the steamer sailed, and report the then existing condition of the work, with its necessities and resources, and proceed to act accordingly, with the understanding the appointments would correspond. preachers getting to their work. This course was deemed expedient to prevent delay in the The following are the appointments: O r e g o n D i s t r i c t. William Roberts,* Superintendent; residence at Salem. Oregon City, Portland, and the Columbia River James H. Wilbur, James O. Rayner, one to be supplied. Salem A. F. Waller, D. Leslie, supernumerary. Brother W aller is to spend as much o f his time in visiting the Indians at the Grand Dalles o f the Columbia, as his duties on his circuit will allow. Calipooia John McKinney, Joseph E. Parrott. Mary s River William Helm, one to be supplied. Yamhill Isaac M Elroy, one to be supplied. Umpqua One to be supplied. Astoria and Clatsop Chauncey O. Hosford. Oregon Institute Francis S. H oyt, Nehemiah Doane. Brother Doane will be in charge o f this institution until the arrival of brother Hoyt, at which time, if his services can be spared, he is expected to take charge of another institution. C a l i f o r n i a D i s t r i c t. Isaac Owen, Presiding Elder. San Francisco and Happy Valley William Taylor, one to be supplied. San Jose T o be supplied. * Those in italics are elders.

95 OREGON AN D C A L IF O R N IA M ISSIO NS. 9 5 Santa Cruz T o be supplied. San Joachin To be supplied. Stockton James Corwin. Sacramento City S. D. Simonds. El Dorado Matthew Lasciter. Feather River To be supplied. Sonoma and Nappa T o be supplied. Los Angelos T o be supplied. T o sail from New-York on the 13th instant. Edward Bannister is appointed to take charge o f a literary institution, to be located in this district. T o sail from New -York on the 13th instant. I will now state the prospect we have of supplying the above vacancies, begin, ning with the Oregon district. For that on the Oregon City circuit we have no hope, except in securing the services of some one sent purposely from the States. For Mary s River, John W. Starr has consented to labour in part. His health will not allow him to travel quite over the bounds o f the circuit, and the supply in this case is but partial. I will take occasion to say that brother Starr is a most acceptable and useful preacher, and was once compelled to leave the travelling connexion on account of health. For the vacancy on Yamhill circuit, we have employed James Gerrish. W e have no man for the Umpqua Valley. In the California district the services o f several brethren have been engaged, as follows: For Santa Cruz,brother Briar; San Joachin, brother Hartsough; Feather River, brother W ilson ; Los Angelos, brother M orrow ; and it is hoped a brother Hustes will consent to labour at Sonoma and Nappa. There will then remain the vacancies at San Francisco and San Jose, and two other places, Nevada and Benicia, not yet named in the former o f which we have fifty or more members. T h e C i r c u i t s, w i t h t h e i r O c c u p a n t s. W e have no stations: o f set purpose, everything is thrown into the circuit form ; and it is hoped that every appointment will be a field for the exercise o f a pure itinerancy. Necessity here, as elsewhere, will sometimes modify our action. Oregon City and Portland, during a part o f the past year, present an instance. Brothers Wilbur and Parrish were appointed to labour in this circuit. Immediately after conference, brother Wilbur was taken down with fever; and although he so far recovered as soon to be able to go to his post, yet he was very feeble during most of the winter. Instead o f extending his labours, as we had hoped, through every part of the adjoining country, he very wisely, though not very contentedly, stayed at Oregon City, and mainly served the people there. Brother Parrish resided at Portland ; but his family was greatly afflicted. His wife and child were both sick, nigh unto death. There was no parsonage and no church; and what with deep family affliction, and extreme disadvantages of position, but little was accomplished. The winter was remarkably severe, and the cost of keeping a horse so great at either of those places, that but little travelling could be done. Early in May, brother Parrish resigned ; and shortly after, brother M EIroy came in from California, rand assisted brother Wilbur until conference. A n extract of a letter from brother Wilbur will give some items of interest: I came to this place, as you know, tremblingly, and in great weakness both o f body and mind. M y health was poor through the whole o f the winter. During the summer, my health has been good in the main. W e have not realized what we

96 96 M ISSIONARY REPORT. hoped, and what we thought at one time we should Boon ebjoy, -I mean a general revival o f religion. Y et the Lord has not left us without some evidence that we have not lived in vain, or laboured in vain. T o the praise of God be it Bpoken, Bom e six have professed to be bom from above, and are among the most reliable ones we have. W e have raised at Oregon City, for the support of the ministry, $ ; for finishing the church, procuring a bell, & c., $ : total $1, A t Portland and vicinity, for support, $230 ; for meeting-house and parsonage, $3,500 : total, $3,730, Total on the circuit, $4, In some parts of our work we are greatly encouraged. The Lord is giving u b a good degree o f favour among the people. W e are constantly looking up for a plenteous shower o f grace to save us from worldly-mindedness. Our Portland church we expect to be ready to dedicate to the Lord in about four weeks. It is decidedly the best church in the country, thirty-two by fifty feet, finished outside and in. A new congregational church has just been finished in Oregon City, and there is one in course o f erection at Portland. The Rev. Mr. Atkinson is pastor o f the former, and Mr. Lyman of the latter. These places are daily increasing in importance, and new villages are daily springing into existence along the Walamet and Columbia rivers. Salem. Brothers Helm and Rayner have been on this circuit during the year, and brother Leslie has been able to preach nearly every Sabbath. A letter from one o f these brethren contains the following: Shortly after commencing our work on Salem circuit, we took in six new appointments, at which we had small but interesting congregations three o f which, however, we had to discontinue during the rainy season. The winter was unusually severe, yet, by the blessing o f God, we were able to meet nearly all our engagements. Our congregations^ during the winter, rather increased in size ; and as soon as the summer fairly opened, we had a number of two days meetings, at all o f which we enjoyed the presence o f the Lord, and a few were added to the Church. Some o f them were reclaimed backsliders, and others, those who were just starting for the celestial country. A t our camp-meeting on the Calipooia, we had a precious time. A ll the conversions were clear; convictions seemed to be deep. One poor soul, who came forward for prayers, criedout in the bitterness of his spirit, I have tried to be a Universalist, a Deist yea, even an Atheist; but it will not do. I f ever I am damned, I cannot blame my parents. M y father taught me to serve God, and my mother prayed for me a thousand times. O that I could obtain salvation by laying down my life! that is in Christ Jesus. But, thank God, he did obtain it, through the redemption W e have had some success during the latter part o f the year. T w o new appointments have been added, and two new classes organized. W e have received by letter, and on probation, fifty-seven. How many have removed, I cannot just now say. It has been a year of hard labour ; but the best o f all is, God is with us. The camp-meeting alluded to in the above extract took place while I was absent at the Dalles ; and, from all accounts, was a season o f extraordinary power. A new church has been commenced at Salem, but will not, I fear, be ready for nse the coming winter. but a small congregation. This is to be regretted, as the chapel o f the Institute holds This circuit is now divided into two, the waters o f the Santiam being the line o f division. North o f this line is the present Salem circuit, under the care o f brother Waller, with brother Leslie as supernumerary. It is supposed that some valuable assistance can be obtained from the Oregon Institute. South o f the line ia the present Calipooia circuit, under the care o f

97 OREGON AN D C A L IF O R N IA M ISSIONS. 9 7 brothers McKinney and Parrott. Choice portions of thevineyard these, forthe cultivation of these brethren. May succcss attend them! Mary's River. Of this circuit brother W aller, who, with brother Parrott, occupied it last year, writes as follow s: During the winter we had bard toiling. Mud and water were abundant. In more than one instance we came near drowning our horses, by swimming streams. Our general course has been to turn our horses into the stream, cold and rapid, and carry our riding apparatus across on a log, descending and ascending steep and muddy banks. Some part of the winter the waters were so high, that we were unable to get to our appointments. But when, with any show of consistency, we could get to our work, we have done so, and in not a few instances when the people have least expected us. At our first quarterly meeting we received a man on trial who had recently lost his w ife; he had formerly been a member o f our Church, and in his wanderings had lost his membership. But God, I trust, has so sanctified his recent affliction as to bring him to himself. He has been received into full connexion, and promises usefulness to the Church. On my last round he put $5 into my hands for the missionary cause. Our second quarterly meeting was at an inclement season of the year, cold and snowy. Y et the Lord was present. A man who had been serious a long time, united with us on trial, and has since been taken into full connexion: his wife and eldest daughter have both been converted and received on trial an excellent family. Our camp-meeting commenced on Thursday, 27th of June, and held over the Sabbath. Religious services commenced at three o clock in the afternoon. Tw o discourses before dark. Divine influences were manifest from the first, and increased as the meeting progressed. It might be said o f the preachers most emphatically, that they preached not themselves but Christ Jesus the Lord, and themselves the servants of the people for Jesus sake. The meeting was well attended, and^many who came to see and be seen, (if not to scorn,) went away to pray. Saturday and Sunday evenings were nights not soon to be forgotten. The power o f God was present to heal. The cries o f the penitent shouts of converts triumph of saints, and rejoicing o f angels, all came up with acceptance, I have no doubt, before God. The meeting closed on Monday morning. It was judged that twenty were converted and reclaimed. Twelve united on probation. «A t our last quarterly meeting, the seed which was sowed at the camp.meeting was evidently springing up and producing fruit. A man and his wife who had been educated in the Papal Church, both, for the first time, spoke in love-feast, o f their full purpose of soul to seek salvation by faith in Christ. W e have had one Sabbath school in successful operation ; four o f the scholars have professed religion. I have baptized seven adults and about as many children on the circuit. Three or four brethren have died during the year ; one local preacher in California, one class-leader at the mouth o f the Columbia, on his return, and one private member, son of one o f our local preachers, a few weeks after arriving home from that land of gold and death. A ll died in the Lord. Blessed be their m emory! W e closed our labours on the circuit with a two days meeting ; one person professed to be reclaimed, and joined on probation. It was a season of great seriousness and profit. The work on the circuit has been deepening and extending ever since the camp-meeting, and I am full in the faith, that if suitable effort is made there will be a great in-gathering o f souls the ensuing year. I have become greatly attached to the people, and leave them with ardent desires for their salvation. 1 3

98 9 8 M ISSIONARY REPORT. In conclusion, I would say in the language o f another, 'G od forbid that I should nin against the Lord, in ceasing to pray for them. This circuit is assigned to Brother Helm for the present year, with Brother J. W. Starr as his colleague, the probable limitation o f whose labours I have already spoken of. The usual route to the Umpqua lies directly through this circuit; distant one day s journey at the nearest point. Yamhill. Brothers McKinney and Hosford laboured under serious embarrassment on account of personal affliction. Brother Hosford had the ague at intervals for several months ; and Brother McKinney, though a man of almost giant frame, suffered severely from a cold settled on his lungs. A t this time they are both greatly improved. Brother McKinney writes: W e have sixteen appoint, ments on this circuit; eight on the Sabbath, the rest on week-days. The first month was spent in getting our work arranged. At our first quarterly meeting we had a refreshing season from the presence of the Lord. There were no conversions, two joined the Church. During the second quarter there was one very happy conversion, and one united on probation. Our third quarterly meeting was a camp-meeting a good season, well attended ; there were four conversions, and seven joined the Church. From that time until the close of the year, we had excellent refreshing seasons at all our appointments, with good congregations. Four persons more joined at the last quarterly meeting, and one was baptized; although one hundred and fifty members were reported on this circuit at the last conference, we could find only one hundred and ten ; we have received fourteen. But for the afflictions above mentioned, much more would have been accomplished by these excellent brethren. A new village called Lafayettee is just coming into being, at* the falls of the Y amhill River, which promises to be a place o f some importance. T w o miles below Lafayettee, on the south side of the river, is a place called Dayton, very near the old Yamhill camp-ground. Which of these rival places will be the greater is uncertain. The proprietors o f the latter offer strong inducements for us to build a church and parsonage, and the former is one of our regular appointments. In extent, this circuit reaches from the Tualatin plains to the Ricreal, (La Creole;) and from the Walamet to the Coast Mountains. One of the appointments is so far in the mountains as to be inaccessible in the rainy season. Most seriously is our work impeded for want of bridges. It is a short day s ride from this appointment to the Pacific Ocean. A new road has been opened the present season, from the Tualatin plains to a place called Milton, on the Columbia River, at the lower mouth of the Walamet, and another to Portland. W hen the day arrives, that proper attention is paid to roads and bridges, a very great obstacle will be taken out of the way of the itinerant ministry. Astoria and Clatsop. For this place we had no supply last year. Brother Hosford has gone there for the present, and could he meet with proper encouragement and support on all hands, he might succeed in doing much good. But this position is one o f great hazard, and requires much experience in the ministry. I trust we do not forget in wishing for men o f more experience, Except the Lord build the city they labour in vain that build it. great facilities for doing good. I regard this position as affording The minister stationed here can have access to every vessel almost that enters the river, and the commerce o f the Columbia River is now o f sufficient importance to employ a man to look especially after the interests o f seamen. If a man could be detailed for this service, I respectfully submit, if the American Seamen s Friend Society would not take an interest in

99 OREGON AN D C A L IF O R N IA M ISSIO N S. 9 9 his support Everything on the Columbia is enormously high, and those who really eare to support the Gospel are few and far between. I wait with solicitude to hear of Brother Hosford s success. mind you of the geographical position o f this circuit. I need hardly re- Astoria is a small village of from two to three hundred inhabitants, on the rugged side o f a peninsula, on the south side o f the Columbia River, ten or fifteen miles from its mouth. This peninsula runs down between the river and Young s Bay. Directly south-west of this bay, lie the Clatsop plains quite a fertile district of country, the low shores of which are washed by the waters o f the Pacific. Quite a number o f families reside here, some of whom have long been asking for the regular ministrations of our Church. Between these places on the coast and the Walamet valley, there is no available overland route ; the coast mountains lie between. These have been passed, but with difficulty; cattle were driven some years since from the Walamet to Clatsop, but the only available route is the river. Dalles o f the Columbia. You will perceive from the appointments that this is a part of our regular work, and is placed under the charge o f Brother Waller. Of course, the utmost he can do is to pay two or three visits to the station during the year. This is afflictive. Our buildings aie all tom down. The destruction commenced during the Cayuse w ar; was completed by the troops of the United States, a detachment of which now occupies our premises. In June last, I visited this place in company with Brother Waller, a hasty sketch of which I gave in July last The Wascossam Indians, to whom the place belongs, are not very numerous. Some of them died with the meas'es in 1848, and a few came down to the Walamet. But the fisheries al the Dalles constitute a place o f great resort for the surrounding tribes ; and if it were possible for us to supply our work so as to allow Brother Waller a considerable portion of his time to labour for the Indians of the upper country, it might be the means o f saving some o f them. A Romish priest has a station just below ours. Quite a number o f those who formerly belonged to our mission cannot be seduced by his enchantments. I think some few o f the Indians are truly pious ; but it must require a miracle of grace to preserve a converted Indian from backsliding and apostasy, amid the enticements of Romanism, and the temptations of his own native heathenism, entirely destitute of all helps to piety and means o f grace. The Umpqua Valley. This is a new territory, and is just beginning to be settled. Since commencing this report I have visited this valley, and formed some acquaintance with its limited population. The Umpqua River rises in the Cascade mountains, a little north o f the boundary line between Oregon and California, and after winding its crooked course in a westerly direction for some seventy-five miles, empties into the Pacific Ocean in north lat ' 22". The valley drained by its waters extends north and south, from the Calipooia to the Umpqua mountains, about seventy miles ; and from the Cascade or President mountains on the east, to the coast mountains cn the west, about forty-five m iles; comprising an area of some 1,500 square miles. The surface presents a picturesque appearance» being broken into chains and masses o f detached hills, divided by small but fertile valleys, well adapted to grazing and agricultural purposes. The road from Oregon to the United States or California goes through the best portions of this valley. Four locations for town sites have been selected by the Umpqua Exploring Company ; one at the bay, one at the head o f navigation, one at the junction of Umpqua and Elk rivers, and a fourth on the north branch of the Umpqua, at the

100 100 MISSIONARY REPO RT. crossing o f the Oregon and California road. I herewith send you a sketch of the Umpqua river and its tributaries, and a chart, from actual survey, o f the bay and entrance to the river. Four fathoms can be carried over the bar at low water, and the river is navigable to Scottsburg, thirty miles from its mouth. Above this place it is so full o f rapids, and the bottom made up o f rocks, that,doubts may be entertained if it can ever be used except by canoes and craft o f light draught of water. Having but three days to spend in exploring, my personal observations were limited. But I am satisfied the country will be settled very shortly. Up to my latest advices, five or six vessels had entered the harbour, and extensive arrangements were making for occupancy. The nearness of this country to the gold regions ; its great fertility and undoubted healthfulness ; and the ease with which the harbour may be entered, will secure its speedy settlement. In latitude 43 34', or less than ten miles south, there is another harbour called the Caoos Bay, a little north o f Cape Gregory ; the bearings to the entrance o f which are much more southerly than those o f the Umpqua, so that a vessel in distress could have a valuable choice. The extreme southern position o f the country lies in close proximity to the Rogue s River Indians, who are-so exceedingly treacherous and blood-thirsty as to be most dangerous neighbours. What wise plan can be adopted to subdue them remains yet to be seen. W e have no man for this portion of the work. C a l i f o r n i a. In relation to the California district, I am dependent on the representations o f the brethren there for all my information concerning the past year, excepting that obtained by my brief tour in February and March last. The following letter from brothers Owen and Taylor was addressed to our conference, and will give a fair view o f our operations in the land o f gold. August 22,1850 : It is dated Santa Clara, California, «D e a r B r e t h r e n, W e regret that it is not in our power to visit you at the present session o f your conference, but trust, should we be spared, to do so another year. Through Divine permission we commenced our work at San Francisco on the 22d o f September last, and at Sacramento on the 23d of October ; and have been permitted to pursue our regular work with but little interruption since. W e have been visited with some affliction in both our families. The youngest child o f each has been called from this to a better world. In the midst o f all we have reason to bless God that we have been able to do something for the cause o f Christ and his kingdom in this land. W e have organized the following circuits : San Francisco Embracing the Oregon Chapel and Happy. San José Embracing the Pueblo, Santa Clara, San José Mission, and the Embarcadero. Santa Cruz Embracing Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Juan. Stockton Embracing the town and country around it. «Sacramento City, E l Dorado Embracing Coloma, Placerville, Weberville, Georgetown, and Greenwood Valley. Nevada Embracing the town, Rough and Ready Diggings, Bear River, and the Upper Y uba country. Feather River Embracing Yuba City, Marysville, Eliza, Nicholas, and several points on the Feather and Yuba rivers. In addition to which we take the liberty to recommend the organization o f the following circuits, viz:

101 OREGON AN D C A L IF O R N IA M ISSIO NS. 101 Lon Angelas Including the Pueblo and country along the coast below San Juan. Bonicia Embracing the town of Martinez and the Suisoon Valley. Sonoma Including the village and Nappa Valley. Sacramento River Including Fremont, Vernon, Cash Creek, and the Upper Sacramento: and the San Joachin Embracing the Sonorian camps and mining regions along the tributaries of the San Joachin river. «By the aid of our friends in Oregon and Baltimore we have erected a chapel at San Francisco, and also at Sacramento City ; and by the liberality of the people of California, we have secured a lot in Happy Valley, San Francisco, and also enough to commence the erection o f a building, which will be done this fall. W e have a church nearly ready to use at San Jose; also a lot and church commenced at Santa Cruz. At Stockton we have four lots, and the best Methodist church in the country. The people there have opened a subscription to build a parsonage. Our Church at Weberville is in partnership with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. This was done by brother Jenkins. W e have a good church for the mountains at Nevada C ity; besides which, we have a number o f lots given us at other points for church purposes. There is a parsonage neatly finished at Sacramento city. Four Sabbath schools have been organized ; one at San Francisco, one at Santa Cruz, one at Sacramento, and one at Yuba City. W e have the nucleus o f a Book Concern at San Francisco. It will require fifteen men to supply the work for the present year one for the district, and fourteen for the regular work. Tw o o f the men are now in the w ork ; two we recommend to the conference; six we expect will be sent ns from the States; four have consented to take work under the Presiding E lder; and one more we hope to employ. Believing, as we do, that, after the request made by brother Roberts when in California last spring, the men we recommend in California will be received into your conference, and the men we think worthy to be employed will be approved by the superintendent; and in view o f our peculiar situation in California, being, in point of men for the regular work, behind nearly all the denominations in this country; and in view o f the approaching rainy season, we have made the appointments as far as we could with the men we have, leaving six to be supplied by men sent out by the Board. W e have appointed brother Briar to Santa Cruz. He was formerly o f the Iowa Conference located and came to this country to travel: is a good preacher, and now at his work. Brother Corwin to the Stockton Circuit. He was left in charge o f this work last spring, and has succeeded well. Brother Hart- sough goes to the San Joachin. He is a brother o f respectable talents, and devoted to the work. Brother Lasciter to the El Dorado. This brother is a good preacher and has a small family. Brother W ilson to the Feather River. Brother Wilson is an old travelling preacher of the Missouri Conference: his family is small. W e hope to be able to employ brother Hustus on the Sonoma Circuit. This brother was formerly o f Iowa. Brother Morrow to Los Angelos. This brother, on leaving the States, was a member of the Indiana Conference. receive our appointments by the returning mail. Yours truly, I s a a c O w e n, o f Sacramento. W e should be glad to W i l l i a m T a y l o b, o f San Francisco. T h e following extract o f a private letter from brother Taylor, I think of sufficient importance to transcribe here. It bears date, San Francisco, August 24, 1850:

102 1 0 3 M ISSIO N A RY R E P O R T. Our congregations are very large. It is said that forty persons left our chapel last Sunday for want of room; I preach nearly every Sunday, P. M., to immense crowds on the Plaza. Our class meedngs are very interesting. At our quarterly meeting here last Sunday we had one very clear and powerful conversion: at our Santa Cruz quarterly meeting, which closed last Tuesday evening, two professed religion and joined the Church. T w o have recently professed religion at the city hospital, and one at my house all, I think, very hopeful cases. Glory be to G od! Our dear little missionary girl, Oceana, left us on Wednesday, the 14th inst. plumed her little wings and soared away to the land where the people never die. She suffered much for upwards of five weeks, but exhibited the greatest patience and cheerfulness possible. She W e feel the bereavement keenly, but submit gladly to the decisions o f God s providence. W e expect to go and see her when we get through with our work. W e selected a green spot in the city cemetery on the road to Mission Dolores, and laid her in the sand. I intended leasing enough for a family burying-ground; and I think it likely that I and m y 1sister Ann will one day sleep by her side. The devil wants this entire country very much claims universal empire here n ow ; but I, for one, have adopted the Spartan m otto: Victory or death! I think I shall, unless the Lord shall direct otherwise, die by the work on the Pacific. P a r t i c u l a r D e p a r t m e n t s o f o u r W o r k. Under this head I include Education, Sunday Schools, and the Circulation o f Periodicals and Books. Education. Most of the inhabitants of Oregon are from the Western States, and have laboured under such disadvantages as are incident to newly-settled countries. Nor have they been better off in this respect, since coming here. In some parts o f the country there are children growing up who have not been to school for five years, and some never at all. Things are improving somewhat. It is not quite so difficult to procure books and teachers as it was. The three principal schools of the country are: The Oregon Institute, Rev. Nehemiah Doane, Principal ;* Tualatin Academy, Rev. C. Eells, Principal; and a school at Oregon City, under the care o f Rev. Mr. Fisher, of the Baptist Church. The Romanists have a school for girls at Oregon City, taught by the nuns; and another at Champoic, formerly for both sexes, but now, I am told, for females only. There are various neighbourhood schools throughout the country, taught by such persons as chance to come along, and continue but for parts o f the season. The first o f the above institutions is under our care, and has been in vigorous operation during the past year. Until the arrival of brother Doane from the States last February, it was under the care o f Rev. St. Michael Fackler; since which time brother Doane has been in charge. The spring term, which commenced March 18th, closed with eighty-six students. Forty were in the primary department, taught by Mrs. Doane, and thirty-seven in the upper department, taught by the principal himself. The services of Miss Mary Leslie were then procured to take charge o f the primary department, so that Mrs. Doane might assist in the upper division. Under this arrangement the school greatly prospered. The numbers increased to one hundred and five before the close of the term. The progress * Now (April, 1851) Rev. F. H oyt: brother Doane has taken charge of an academy at Portland.

103 O REG O N AN D C A LIFO R N IA M ISSIONS o f the students was very creditable both to themselves and their teachers. institution has supported itself during the year I mean the tuition has paid the current expenses. It is in contemplation to finish the building so as to adapt it to the double purpose o f a male and female seminary ; and then, with an efficient corps o f teachers and apparatus for the illustration o f the natural sciences, the institution will maintain a leading position in the country. During the session o f the conference, a proposition was received from the proprietors of the town of Portland, in which they offer to give sixteen town lots in a most eligible situation, for an academy, and pledge the town for a subscription o f $5,000, for the erection o f suitable buildings ; on condition that we would take hold of and sustain an institution of learning in that place. After considering the subject as thoroughly as possible, it was decided to accept the offer. W e had heard with great pleasure of the appointment of Rev. F. S. Hoyt as Principal o f the Oregon Institute ; and concluded that, immediately on the arrival of brother Hoyt, brother Doane should proceed to Portland, and teach in the school house until suitable buildings could be erected. This movement embarrasses the Institute. Brother Doane s services were greatly needed there : but on the whole, it is a most judicious movement. Portland is about the head of ship navigation, and has increased in population beyond all measure. I f we did not accept the offer others would probably the Papists ; and we gladly submit to a temporary inconvenience, to secure an important result. Brother Doane will proceed at the proper time to his new station, organize the school, and either remain there or return to the Institute, as may be thought best on the arrival of other labourers. It is in contemplation to erect a building at Portland to accommodate males and females, after the model o f the Wesleyan Institute, at Newark, N. J., though on a much smaller scale. The necessity for additional teachers will be obvious. It will soon be necessary to organize a Collegiate department at the institute ; but o f this more can be known after the arrival of the newly appointed President, who, we doubt not, will bring with him a ripeness o f scholarship and experience in teaching, that will impart new life and vigour to the institution. A committee was appointed at the last conference to select a site and inquire into the expediency of locating a school on the Mary s River Circuit, to accommodate the upper part of the valley. In California, we have as yet no institution of learning under our care. Whatever change may transpire in relation to the commerce in gold, the Pacific coast is des. tined to receive a heavy population. A new empire is springing up along these shores, with wonderful rapidity ; and the necessity for institutions of learning is increasing every hour. Especial reference has been had to this necessity, in all our ar rangements for California. Our senior missionary in that district, Brother Owen, for some years past, previous to going there, was connected with the Indiana Asbury University, and since his arrival has made our educational interests an object of especial study. His plan was : first, to erect small neat churches at all our preaching-places, with a view of making them school-houses under our control, and erecting larger houses for public worship, so soon as circumstances would justify. Second, at the earliest possible period, to establish a University, probably in the valley o f San José, in which to embrace not only the usual course of studies embraced in colleges, but also the learned professions. The appointment o f the Rev. E. Bannister, to take charge of an institution of learning, just now, is exceedingly opportune* The * Brother Bannister is now in California, and preliminary steps are taken to establish an institution.

104 1 04 MISSIONARY REPO RT. Sabbath School». For many reasons our Sabbath-school interests are behindhand. In Oregon there is a deficiency o f teachers, in California of children, and in both countries, a lack o f that all-prevading consciousness so essential to secure the right kind o f action, that children can be converted; that the Sabbath school furnishes the best possible instrumentality ; and that i f the children o f the present generation are not converted while children, they will probably be lost Some men on this coast believe these truths and act on them. No one department of our work has given me more solicitude than this. In public discourses, in official meetings, and in private interviews, Christ s command Feed my lambs, has been a special topic. Nor has it been without effect In the Oregon District many a mother has acknowledged her thankfulness for having the law o f the Bible on the training o f children laid down with clearness and force. But there is one thing I notice, and that is, that whatever improvement there may be in family government, it is a rare thing that a child is converted except in connexion with a Sabbath school. country is yet very new, and the population widely scattered, and in the rainy season it is very wet and muddy ; so that what is difficult in summer on account o f distance, is impossible in winter, on account of swollen streams and impassable sloughs. W ith all these embarrassments, if.we had a proper supply of preachers thoroughly experienced in Sabbath schools, a material change would be effected. Within the bounds o f the conference there are eight Sabbath schools, fifty.two officers and teachers, two hundred and seventy-one scholars, eleven hundred and twenty volumes in the libraries, nine Bible classes, and seven scholars in infant classes. In the Oregon divison o f the work, the reported expenses of the schools are $ There have been $31 raised in the schools for benevolent purposes, and nine children have given evidence o f conversion to God. There were several schools in active operation on the Yamhill and Mary s River Circuits in the summer o f 3,848, which were abandoned on the approach of winter, and since then have never been resumed. There were libraries connected with each o f them, which do not appear in the above report. They are silently working in several neighbourhoods, and may yet be brought from their seclusion. Just as soon as we shall have a proper supply o f labourers, who have had experience in Sabbath-school work, just so soon will that department prosper, but it is not likely to prosper before. Where but little or nothing is sown it is not reasonable to look for a harvest. The circulation o f Periodicals and Books. In San Francisco there is a Book Concern. It is a small building connected with the Oregon Chapel, in which several hundred dollars worth o f books were on sale when I was there in March last The supply consisted of books o f our general catalogue, Bibles, and school books ; some o f which I purchased for Oregon. The concern I thought would be likely to suffer for want o f some one to give his whole time to its interests, the numerous duties o f Brother Taylor being seriously in the way. It is in contemplation, (here in California,) so to enlarge this Book Concern as to keep a full supply o f all our books, together with school books, and such other miscellaneous books as may be judged proper. Also to establish a paper to be called the California Christian A d v o c a t e with the necessary editor and agents. The present establishment, together with such enlargements as may be made by that time, is to be offered to the General Conference o f 1852, to be entirely under its control, and subject to such arrangements as are the Book Concerns o f New-York and Cincinnati. The present supply of books, which has been obtained Our

105 OREGON AN D CALIFO RN IA M ISSIO N S by donation and purchase, amounts to several hundred dollars, and is quite a good beginning. I have no information as to the number o f our periodicals circulated in this district. In the Oregon District no Book Concern has as yet been formally established, although many hundred dollars worth o f our books have been circulated among the people. A committee was appointed at the last conference to make arrangements to locate a Book Establishment at Salem, with a view also o f starting a paper to be called the Oregon Christian A d v o c a t e this likewise is to be introduced into the sisterhood of Book Concerns, and offered to the General Conference of I have received recently nearly $500 worth of books from New-York. Brother W aller has sent for a supply, which will cost him nearly $2,000 by the time they arrive in the country. These, with several other contributions of books from the Sunday-School Union of our Church at various times, go partly towards supplying the demand. But the supply is only partial, and subject moreover to many inconveniences which might be obviated we think by some other arrangement. The report o f the Committee on Periodicals showed that in this district there were eighty-seven subscribers to the Christian Advocate and Journal, twenty-five to the Western Christian Advocate, ten to the Quarterly Review, and seventeen to the Ladies Repository. There were also a few subscribers to the Sunday- School Advocate, the number o f which was not reported. But the postage on all periodicals is decidedly prohibitory. advance. It is three cents per paper quarterly in Full one-third of all our papers fail, from some cause or other, to reach u s ; and we begin to hesitate to ask for more subscribers. Some remedy must be provided. In regard to the sale o f books we can succeed only by carrying them about in our saddle-bags ; and some o f us have been o f the opinion for a time that an organization o f our own located at New-York, somewhat similar in its plans and objects to the American Tract Society, would be o f immense service to us both at home and abroad. Much good has been done by our books and periodicals. Our people generally lose their books in crossing the mountains, and are glad to find a supply on their arrival. The following tabular view may close this part of the report: S T A T I S T I C S O F T H E O R E G O N A N D C A L IF O R N IA M IS S IO N C O N F E R E N C E. OREGON DISTRICT. Oregon City & Portland Salem. M ary s River Yamhill CALIFORNIA DISTRICT. San Francisco San Jose Santa Cruz. San Joachin Stockton Sacramento City - E l Dorado Feather River Nevada ' I J! i! S o I 1 S. f 5 3 o * * $ ,

106 1 0 6 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. There were forty-six conversions on the Oregon District. Before proceeding to the financial part o f this report, which cannot be finished in time for the January steamer, I beg leave to offer the following: R e c o m m e n d a t io n s f o r o u r G e n e r a l W o r k. More M en. The first point relates to the number of labourers in the field ; they are too few, and we cannot use what we have to the best advantage, for want of men o f experience in the ministry. I f it be at all within the bounds o f propriety, I desire that six additional ministers shall be sent to the Oregon District, so as to be ready to enter the work at the next conference. It is indispensable that one or more of the number should be on hand, early the coming spring, to relieve me of a portion o f my w o rk ; so that I can appropriate more time to visit the destitute portions o f the country, and communicate with the Church at home. There should be four men sent to the California District forthwith, to make out the six which were needed in September, two o f whom, Brothers Simonds and Briggs, arrived in the October steamer. The reinforcement in that district should be modified by the latest information you receive from the brother who is in charge. Schools.-r-The second point relates to our institutions of learning. I earnestly recommend that two most capable teachers be selected, whose wives themselveb are capable o f teaching, and willing to teach, and sent to Oregon forthwith. W e want them at the earliest hour they can be brought to the country. In all cases, music must be remembered, because the Roman schools teach it, and we must in every way compete with them ; and we especially need to have our people educated on that question. For the teachers I am urgent Much has previously been said in behalf of the Oregon Institute ; I will not -repeat it here. But iet me say a word for Portland: It contains more than a thousand inhabitants, and is doubling its population every six months. The educational interests are just now thrown into our hands, shall we be faithful to the trust? with the Church at home. The answer is Book Depository. The third item relates to a Book Depository, where all our publications can be had at all times, both by the preachers and people. Much depends on this. It is to be feared the country will be deluged with the pernicious publications o f the day, unless we pre-occupy it with good books. W aller is doing a noble work in circulating books. Brother But few o f us can join him, w e are too poor ; but if there were a depository in some suitable place, I think several o f our. men would turn collectors in good earnest Connected with this depository there should be a press and paper ; so that we can have a medium o f communication with the people, and publish an occasional tract to meet the wily movements o f the enemy. But some cheaper publications are needed for mission.fields some that can be obtained gratuitously when necessary. I f in this report I speak more o f the wants of Oregon than o f California, it is simply because I understand them better, and I know Brother Owen will faithfully represent the wants of that district. Brother Wilbur has engaged to furnish information, such as is needed by persons procuring an outfit for the Pacific coast. It is an onerous task to ask for so many persons to come over into Macedonia and help us. I fear that some who come will not really understand the difficulties they will have to meet. W e want labourers here, and not idlers, men and women who have bodies as well as souls, and won t grumble at hard work and poor fare; with thrift enough to wait on themselves, and help to develop the resources o f the country, so as to obtain a support from the people with but little dependence

107 O REGON AN D C A L IF O R N IA M ISSIONS upon the Missionary Society. Send us helpers whose loss will be felt at home ; and combine, if possible, ripe experience with manly vigour and youthful enterprise. F i n a n c e s o p t h e M i s s i o n. In all our financial operations we have laboured to secure two things : First, to accomplish the greatest amount of work at the least expense ; Secondly, to develop the resources of the country so as to make every circuit pay its own expenses as far as possible. The total expenses of the men employed in the Oregon District the past year amounts to $4,087 11, not including the Principal of the Oregon Institute, nor the Superintendent of the Mission. The Institute has fully paid its current expenses, and is not therefore included. amount $1, have been contributed by the people. O f this The total expenses of the Superintendent, including disciplinary allowance and travelling expenses, amount to $1, This includes a trip to California. The details of finance on the California District have not been received, possibly they may yet arrive. I doubt not, but most, if not all the current expenses of that portion of the work have been met by the people. Conclusion. The events o f the year have fully justified the wisdom of forming our work into a conference organization, and could we but have had in both districts all the appliances o f Methodism, much more would have been accomplished. Before the present year closes, it is hoped every vacancy will be filled, and a Presiding Elder be provided for each district, besides the General Superintendent. N o part o f Methodism can be spared on this coast. The excellencies of our itinerant system over every local organization are most obvious, and the great value o f our system of lay preaching is equally clear. For nearly two years our ministers have been carrying the bread of life to the cabin of the hardy emigrant along some parts of this coast, but never so fully as during the past year; and although no very special revival has taken place, many souls have been converted, many more backslidden members of the Church have been reclaimed and reinstated in the Divine favour» and still many more of God s children have been strengthened and encouraged in their pilgrimage to heaven. T o God be all the glory. There has been abundant reason also for the deepest humility before God. Iniquity abounds, and the love o f many waxes cold. Error, in its vilest forms, and most alluring drapery, stalks abroad at noonday. The agencies of evil put forth more enterprise and effort in the cause of darkness, than, it is to be feared, do the friends of light for the promotion o f holiness. That we are not more wise to win souls, and skilful in turning many to righteousness, and more enterprising to do good, is both our misfortune and our sin. W e hope for mercy and grace through the merits of Jesus Christ. t Salem, Oregon Territory, September 23,1850.

108 108 M ISSIONARY RE PO RT. -foreign (fcm an JHtsatott. Few events in the history of modern missionary enterprise have been more surprising and hopeful than the recent establishment and great success and expansion of the mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the free city of Bremen and its vicinity. The first missionary, the Rev. L. S. Jacoby, reached Bremen in October, ] 849, and at the present time that is, in about eighteen months (to May 1st, 1851) the mission has been reinforced by three additional missionaries and their wives, and two assistant missionaries ; and has been expanded beyond the city of Bremen, forming a regular circuit of some twenty appointments.* Two of these are in Bremen, with large saloons fitted up for public worship ; one is in Bremerhaven, (or port of Bremen,) with a commodious room fitted up ; one in the large village of Hastedt, three miles from Bremen, containing three thousand five hundred inhabitants, and no parish church, here the mission has a room fitted up ; one in the still larger town of Vegesack ; and others in smaller villages, and in large farm-houses. In several of these appointments Churches have been formed, and small classes in others ; and the whole work is regularly organized into a quarterly conference, and is under the superintendence of the Rev. L. S. Jacoby. Connected with the mission are several Sunday schools, containing in all about eight hundred children. Also a regular book and publishing department, from which are issued a semimonthly religious paper, called the Evangelist, various tracts and books suitable to the state of Germany and calculated to diffuse evangelical religion. One of the most remarkable signs of Divine favour in this mission is, the readiness with which a respectable house in Bremen became publisher for the mission. This department has received large and valuable aid from the American Bible Society at one time five hundred dollars worth of Bibles and Testaments for sale and distribution, and at another time a donation of three hundred Testaments for the use of the Sunday schools. One of the most valuable functions of this mission is, to influ * Another missionary is appointed, and may be in the mission by the time this report is published.

109 FO REIG N G ERM AN M ISSIO N ence the thousands of emigrants who embark at Bremerhaven for the United States. This is done by one of the missionaries and an assistant missionary or colporteur, visiting the emigrants before they embark and when on board ship, and conversing with them, distributing tracts among them, and, when practicable, praying with them. Great pains are taken to give them good advice and instructions how to proceed when they arrive in the United States, so as to escape the land sharks that live by preying upon the inexperienced foreigner in a strange land. Those that are Protestants, or accessible, are instructed where and how to find Protestant worship in the United States. While this process is going on at Bremerhaven, we have missionaries in New-York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, charged with giving attention to the emigrants as soon as they arrive. Frequently they are visited on ship-board, and advised and cared for, as had been done at their departure from Germany. Thus the mission in Germany, and our German missionaries in the United States, work together for the German emigrants that flock to our shores. The effects of the mission at Bremen are already being felt in other parts of Germany. It is strengthening by its authorized visits the Wesleyan mission in the kingdom of Wirtem- berg, in the vicinity of Stuttgard. By the time this Report is spread abroad, a branch of this mission will have been established in the free city of Hamburgh, unless some unexpected hinderance arise. When we remember that every great religious movement which has made an impression on the Christian world within the last five hundred years, commenced in Germany, we see clearly that Germany bears the same relation to Europe and the world in a religious pointof view, that France does in a political. Arevo- lution in France is a revolution in Europe, has passed into a proverb. With as good reason may we say, a reformation, or revival of evangelical religion, in Germany, will be followed by a corresponding movement in the Christian Churches generally. The reformation in doctrine and worship commenced in Germany in the sixteenth century: a century later evangelical religion began to appear in Germany, and produced the vital and moral religious experience and power which now characterize Protestant Churches to so great an extent in Europe and America,

110 110 M ISSIONARY RE PO RT. and in Asia and Africa. It produced also the spirit and system of modern Protestant missions, which are leavening the whole world. For a century past the life and power of evangelical religion has been nearly extinct in Germany. It remained only with a few small communities, and a few individuals. The great mass of the German people, the higher, middle, and lower classes, became sceptical after the French revolution of 1789 which swept over Europe. A generation passed away in a trial of the French infidel philosophy, and the heart of Germany yearned for something better. In feeling for this better something -for God, Rationalism naturally sprung from the preceding infidel philosophy. Another generation passed away in experiment on Rationalistic Christianity; and the consequence was, that the heart of Germany yearned for something in religion that it could feel and know. While this state of the German mind was in process of forming, a few of her most learned and religious men in the universities and principal Churches had dug down to the fountains of living water, and caused the streams to flow out. But they were perturbed by the dregs of a Rationalistic Christianity; yet they prepared the mind and heart of Germany for a better day. Concurrent with this internal movement in Germany, was a wonderful, but, for a time, unexplained, movement going on in the United States. The children of Germany were flocking to our shores, and mixing with our people- It pleased God to move the hearts of thousands of them, (as may be seen in the preceding pages on our German missions in the United States;) and they became not only thoroughly convinced, but thoroughly converted. Among them were men of strength, some of education, and many of great enterprise and self-denial. All these converts immediately began to report by letters to their kindred in Germany the wonderful work of God which they had seen and experienced among us. Some desired that a deputation should go back to Germany* and see whether there was not an opening for an evangelical mission in their fatherland. The Church authorized the Rev. William Nast to visit Germany. He did so, returned, and reported that the land was ready. As quickly as possible the Rev. L. S. Jacoby was despatched to Bremen to establish a mission. The results

111 FO REIG N GERM AN M ISSIO N. I l l have been indicated above; and the details now follow. Let the Church read and ponder w ell; and remember, the evangelization of Germany is the evangelization of the world, to a great extent. Foreign German Mission. R e v. L. S. Ja c o b y, Superintendent. R e v. C. H. D o e r in g, L. N ippert, H. N ulson, E. R ie m e n s c iin e id e r, i Missionaries. C.' N a r jl n, } F aid Assistants- W. F ie g e, R o p k e, WUNDERLICH, Unpaid Helpers.* Report o f the Superintendent, L. S. J a c o b y, dated March 1st, B r e m e n S t a t i o n. This is under my own particular pastoral care ; and if we are not able to report the growth o f our little society as we would wish, we have still to acknowledge that the Lord is with us, and that souls have been awakened and converted. The society consists now of twenty-three members on trial, and twenty-eight in full connexion most o f them converted and faithful to their profession. I have received fifty-eight on trial since the beginning of the mission. One left for St. Louis, where he is now a useful member; two young ment left for their hom e; one brother died in full triumph of faith; and three were dismissed. There are at present several families walking with us, and I doubt not that they will join us next quarterly meeting. Our meetings are held: 1. In the Kramer-Amthouse. Here we have a saloon twenty-five feet by seventy, arranged for service. W e meet here Sunday night, and have still a full house, though not more crowded, for there are now two evening services in the city. W e have from three hundred to four hundred hearers. Wednesday night we have from one hundred and twenty to two hundred present. met with a more attentive congregation than I have here. I never have 2. I preach every two weeks, Saturday night, in the entry o f a large house on Grosslinger-Deich, a suburb o f Bremen. M y congregation is about one hundred and twenty to one hundred and fifty persons. The Lord has blessed his word in the awakening o f souls. W e hope the Board will permit us to rent this house, and we will try to commence a Sunday school as soon as we can find sufficient teachers. 3. Monday night we have prayer meeting in my house. This meeting has been * These brethren may yet be taken in regularly as assistants. t One of them writes to me that he has commenced to hold meetings in his native place, (Danzig.) They sing out o f our hymnbook, he prays, reads one of Mr. W esley s sermons, and then they close again with singing and prayer. the Lord bless his mission! May

112 1 1 2 MISSIONARY REPO RT. so -well attended since New-Year, that two rooms have been generally crowded. There are from fifty to seventy persons present. 4. Tuesday, two classes meet 5. Thursday, the third clabs meets in my house. 6. Friday, I hold Bible class with the teachers of the Sunday school. Y ou may be assured that the mission has already gained many friends among its former opposers. A very flourishing Sunday school is amiexed to this part of the mission, which meets in the Kramer-Amthouse Sunday afternoon, from half-past two till half-past four sometimes till five. I have to attend to thib school as superintendent; and it will be some time before the superintendent can be made free from this hard, but highly important office. W e have on an average two hundred and fifty children in attendance, who are divided into twenty-three Testament classes, and eight infant classes, with thirty-one teachers. W e have a library of one hundred and ninety-five volumes ; one vice-superintendent, one secretary, one librarian. The Testament classes learn from the Scripture by heart; and the infants, hymns out of our Sunday-School Hymnbook. W e have reason to believe that a great deal of good has already been done; and parents and children express their gratitude toward our American brethren. The children are now occupied in making small presents for America, to prove to friends there that they love the Sunday school. B r e m e n C i r c u i t. Rev. C. H. Doering and Lewis Nippert, Missionaries; W. F ieg t, Helper. 1. Bremer haven, (Bremen,) a town not far from the mouth o f the W eser, the harbour o f the Bremen vessels and others. The town may contain about five thousand inhabitants, who make their living mostly by the poor sailors and emigrants. There is a great deal of wickedness committed in this place, as is generally the case in these seatowns. W e preach here in the winter season every two weeks, but in the summer weekly. A loft story has been rented and fitted up for preaching; the rent is 80 R. gold a year ; the place will hold about three hundred persons. Our congregation in attendance is very attentive ; and here we have not yet had the least disturbance,' although, on account of the wickedness prevailing in this place, we might expect it otherwise. The most of our hearers are work* men, ship carpenters, and now and then a few sailors but not many, as most of them have either to load or unload the vessels on Sunday, or are spending their holy Sabbath in the town dancing and drinking. Our success among the emigrants is not as we anticipated. Their heads are in general so full o f America so many visionary plans for the future are laid out, that only a few o f them will listen to our spiritual advices; and only a few o f them attend our preaching, as our place is rather out o f their way, being at one end of the town, and the house where the emigrants stay at the other. But our tracts are liberally distributed among them by our colporteurs, and many books and Testaments sold to them ; and by this we hope to sow the seed o f eternal life, the fruit o f which may be reaped there. W e hope soon to form a class here. one hundred and thirty children. W e have here a school, with about twelve teachers and 2. Vegesack, (Bremen,) a town lying on the Weser, with about five thousand inhabitants, about ten miles distant from Bremen. This place is mostly inhabited by sea-faring men and their families. Them ostof the captains o f the Bremenvessels have their families here : about one hundred o f them are said to live here. On account of the violent disturbance we had here, we preach at present every two weeks, on

113 FO REIGN G ERM AN M ISSION Sabbath afternoon ; but soon we shall commence again weekly, as the feeling seems to abate a little. The offenders are yet under legal investigation, and so far no other attempt has been made. A great deal o f bad, mean, and low falsehoods was written against us in their weekly paper, but seems now to cease ; and the reason is, they have to pay for it They first thought the editor o f the paper would receive their communications without charge; but he, as we understood, having sent his bills to the contributors, they have ceased to write. Also we have had the honour to be represented on their theatre, a low caricature; but also o f this the people got tired, and they won t go any more. Notwithstanding all this, our congregations have continued to be large. The hall holds from three hundred to four hundred persons, and is generally well filled, and often over crowded. But yet it will be hard to form here a society, as every influence is used against us. The Lord has blessed here our labours in the awakening and conversion of some precious souls ; and this is especially what we want, even if we are not permitted always to reap the fruit o f our labours, if they become only a salt in their own Church. W e had opened here a Sabbath school with fair prospects; but on account of this disturbance we gave it up for the present, but intend soon to commence it again. For the hall which we occupy, we have to pay 200 gold rix- dollars rent, an enormous price ; but yet we could obtain none cheaper for our purpose ; buf a part of this rent will be made up by our collections. 3. Hastedt, (Bremen,) a place containing only one street, but stretching about three miles, one hour distant from Bremen. It may number from one thousand five hundred to two thousand inhabitants, mostly workmen labouring in Bremen, or fanning the land. The moral condition of this place seems to be low, and perhaps only a few attend the Church service: having none in their midst, they have to go to Bremen, with which they are connected. Here we met in the beginning with some opposition, but it has ceased. W e have rented the upper part of a house, fitted it up for preaching, and when finished it will contain from two hundred to two hundred and fifty persons. For this room we pay 80 gold rix-dollars rent. Our congregation here is on the increase : w e preach every Sabbath afternoon ' the Spirit o f the Lord is manifestly at work. W e hold a prayer meeting every two weeks, and a small class, with four attending, has been formed. W e have here a Sabbath school, with thirteen teachers and one hundred and seventy children ; but every exertion is made to get our children away. 4. Buntenthorsteinweg, a suburb o f Bremen, which is considered as the residence o f the refuse, but each o f them possessing a precious soul, for which the Saviour died. Also here the upper part of a house is fitted for worship, containing about two hundred and fifty persons, for which a rent of 80 gold rix-dollars is to be paid; and we had to lease it for five years. W e preach here twice a week, on Sunday and in the week. The place which we occupy now is not so well attended as the tavern where we preached first, being more in the midst of them, and the other nearer to town. Our hearers, at the present, average on the week evening sixty to seventy persons on Sabbath far less, as most of them are perhaps too poor to appear decently at church, or are at work. W e have here a very interesting Sabbath school, with twenty teachers and two hundred children on record. made to get the children away. seem much to be attached to us. Also here efforts are With some they have succeeded;-but others Although we for the present have not the opportunity which we wish to do good to the parents, we can do good to their children. 5. W alle, (Bremen,) a country village, about one hour distant from Bremen. Our appointment is here every two weeks. 15 W e preach here in a private houee;

114 1 14 MISSIONARY REPO RT. on an open floor from fifty to seventy hearers in general present Some are under religious impressions, a few converted, but no class has been formed. The country people o f Bremen are not so accessible as those of Hanover and Brunswick, and a great deal more attached to their Church; having also the most o f them evangelical preachers, which is not so much the case in Hanover and Brunswick. 6. Tenevre, (Bremen,) a village lying on the boundary line o f Bremen and Hanover ; and the house where we preach is just the last one, and on the boundary line. Being prohibited to preach in the kingdom o f Hanover, we began to preach here, in order to give the people living around there an opportunity to hear us here unmolested; and they come also from two to three hours distance for this purpose. Also here we preach on an open floor in a private house, for which privilege we have to pay 1 gold rix-dollar each evening. persons are present. From three hundred to four hundred 7. Obemeuland, (Bremen,) a village about two hours distant from Bremen This is a new appointment, where we have preached only twice, and this by invitation. A basket-maker living here attended our preaching in Tenevre, was there awakened, and the last time we saw him, he professed to have found peace with God. He invited us to preach in his own house, and the last time from three hundred to four hundred persons were present. W e visited the minister having charge of this congregation, and were very kindly received by him. 8. Huihting, (Bremen,) a village one hour distant from Bremen. W e preach also here in u private house, on the open floor. Our congregations are over crowded, perhaps four hundred persons present even the cbicken-coop near the ceiling is filled with little fellows, (children,) popping their heads out and listening attentively to our discourse; rather a strange sight, but showing the desire and hunger after the bread of life, even of the younger generation. 9. Lankenau, (Bremen,) one hour and a quarter distant from Bremen. W e preach.here in a dancing saloon, containing from three hundred to four hundred persons, and at their own request. 10. Raplinghausen, (Bremen,) one hour distant from Bremen, and a quarter of an hour o f Lankenau ; both villages belonging to the charge o f the future father-in- law o f Brother Nippert W e preach in both places on the same evening, and also here in a dancing saloon; and the reason is, our congregations on the separate evenings we preached were so crowded that even the lights could not burn. both places have only been lately taken up in our appointments, we cannot report here any fruit o f our labour. 11. Dwobeek, (Oldenburg,) a village near Delmerhorst, about ten miles distant from Bremen. W e preach here every two weeks, in a private house on the open floor. The man and wife where we preach seem to be under conviction. W e have here many attentive hearers, and some prospects perhaps soon o f forming a class. 12. Hasbergen, (Oldenburg,) a village about nine miles distant from Bremen. The preacher whom they have here has been sick for several years, not being able to preach, and perhaps may not be able for years to come ; but yet the people have to keep him, and tbey have here occasionally preaching by others in the neighbourhood, it being then that he obtains a candidate to help him. I visited him : he seems to be a pious man, and his affliction is becoming a blessing to his soul. The Grand Duchy o f Oldenburg is yet open to us no obstruction, so fiuyin our way to preach, as they have also here adopted the eo-called Gnmd-M echt; but As

115 FO RE IG N G ERM A N M ISSIO N how long, it is rather doubtful as very probably, as it is rumoured already, those o f the German States who have adopted them, will be compelled by the Diet to give them up. The religious state o f the country of Oldenburg seems to be deplorable, as only a few true evangelical preachers, as we are told, can be found. 13. Baden, (Hanover.) A s we are forbidden to preach here publicly, we hold a private meeting, and lead the class, which is formed here o f eleven members, although more would join us if we had free hands. 14. W itzew, (Brunswick.) Here we had a serious disturbance: whether we shall continue there to preach, we do not know yet. W e have formed here a very interesting class of twelve members, mostly belonging to Morsum and neighbourhood : many o f the people here are under conviction, and seeking, and other? quite converted therefore the rage of Satan and the persecution of the wicked. 15. Theidinghausen, (Brunswick.) A very good and attentive congregation wc had here until now ; the religious interest manifested there seemed to be on the increase ; but violent efforts will probably be made to oppose us, and likely wc may be forbidden to preach here, although the law is in our favour, granting religious liberties but the excuse will be, we are foreigners, this privilege being oniv granted to their own citizens ; but in this case we shall attend here to our members as also here we have a class o f thirteen, and for the protection o f our persons wo have probably to apply to our ambassador in Berlin. T he last time Brother Nippert was preaching in Theidinghausen, the tavernkeepers there hired a man to take a bottie of whisky along and drink it there : but during preaching he got uneasy, he did not know what to do with his bottle ; got ashamed that the devil had hired him for such a wicked purpose ; stole away afterwards, mightily scolding the tavern-keepers that they had made such a tool of him. Our preaching on these open floors is very hard, and nearly breaks us down, as w e have to preach on them three or four times a-week. It is the same labour as to preach in the open air at our ;camp-m#etings, but the Lord has so far given us strength and health to perform this ardous labour. W e have on our field of labour thirty-six members on probation, three Sunday schools, forty-five teachers, and five hundred children. The above report, except the first part of it, which refers to the Bremen Station, was drawn up by Brothers Doering and Nippert. W e now proceed with Brother Jacoby s report. Waltersdorf Mission mentioned below, has not heretofore been reported to the Board, nor has the Board yet authorized its expenses. Brother Jacoby s own account will explain how he was induced to incorporate it into his report. It may yet become an important part of the Foreign Mission. disclose. W a l t e r s d o r f M is io n. Ehrhardt Wunderlich, Helper. Time will This mission lies in a part o f the Grand Duchy of Weimar, surrounded by Saxony. Our Brother Wunderlich, who has been converted at Dayton, Ohio, had, by reason o f military affairs, to return to his native country. instrument in the hand o f God to do there a great deal o f good. He has been an Souls have been converted, and twenty-aix persons joined together in a class after the general

116 1 1 6 MISSIONARY REPO RT. rules o f the Methodist Episcopal Church. Brother Wunderlich leads class on Sunday noon, preaches in the evening in a beautiful dancing saloon, which one o f the members had built two years ago for that purpose, but has now been changed into a chapel. He preaches there likewise once a week, holds prayer meetings and preaches in several other villages in the neighbourhood. He is likewise very active in distributing Tracts, selling Bibles and Testaments and our publications. I visited him in February, and have been surprised and rejoiced to see what a work the Lord has commenced there. * O u r C o l f o r t a g e. Brothers C. Poppe and C. Nahrman, Colporteurs. The principal occupations of our brethren have been in the last year: F irst. T o visit a great part of the Bremen District, some part o f Oldenburg and Hanover, (Brother Nahrman has been nearly two months in Hamburg,) with Bibles and books of our own publications, and o f other good authors, Baxter, Bun- yan, Gossner, & c., and Tracts. They visited from house to house, and conversed where they got an opportunity on the subject of religion, sold Bibles and books, and distributed tracts. Second. One of them spends, at the time of emigration, generally twice a month, three or four days with the emigrants at Bremerhaven, and tries to be as useful amongst them as possible. Third. They accompany generally brethren to their country appointments, to assist them, and to distribute tracts. Fourth. Brother Poppe hae assisted me lately, sometimes in copying German letters. F ifth. They have invited people to attend meeting, and children to attend Sunday school. Our brethren have been very useful in the work, have sold most o f the books that have been sold, and distributed a good many tracts. Brother Feldman, one of our class-leaders, spends a gteat part of the Sabbath with his library, one hundred and thirty-one volumes. He visits the people, changes books, distributes tracts, exhorts his subscribers, and prays with them ; he invites them to attend to meeting, and has done much good. W e pay him to carry about the Evangelist to the subscribers; by which occasion he tries to get more subscribers, and to sell books. Brother Eopke, our class leader at Theidinghausen, has tried to sell Bibles and books, and has distributed a good many tracts in his neighbourhood. Brother Wunderlich, at Waltersdorf, can indeed be regarded as one o f our Colporteurs, for he has sold a good many Bibles, Testaments and books, and distributed many tracts in the neighbourhood. He will now begin to go from house to house, and I doubt not his labours will be blessed. Bremen Tract Society. This Society has raised till now, R. Gold grote, This money has been received from the fol (R. Gold 1 18 grote is about $1.) lowing sources: Illinois Conference, German Tract Society... R. Gold ; Ohio M Iowa (some of the preachers,) \ Parent Missionary. S o c i e t y j From Evangelist Fund Sold ^ Donations in B r e m e n The whole sum received, R. Gold

117 F O R E IG N G ERM A N M ISSION W e have now published till to-day about twenty-two different tracts, on about 1,372,000 pages; amongst them, The Articles of Faith and General Rules o f the Methodist Episcopal Church. A Defence o f the Methodist Episcopal Church against False Accusations. A sermon on the New Birth, from Fletcher. A Call to the Unconverted, from C. W esley. Family Duty, a Sermon from J. W esley. Methodism Nothing than the Religion o f the Bible, from J. W esley. The True Christian, or the Character of a True Methodist, from J. Wesley. On the Consecration o f the Sabbath-day. A short Demonstration of the Authenticity o f the Scriptures and amazing Credulity o f Deists, taken from Fletcher s Appeal. Warning and Advice to Emigrants. W e have published, and sell, Rules for Holy Living, from N e w s te a d w h ich have profited both saints and sinners. W e have now in the press, from Fletcher, An Address to the Serious Reader, W ho inquires What must I do to be saved? W e have distributed more than 800,000 pages o f our own, and about 80,000 pages from the tracts o f the American Tract Society. Much good has been done by our tracts, and prejudices are vanishing against Methodism where they are read. May the Lord bless the donors! W e hope they will continue to assist us in this great undertaking, which was in the past year in the hand o f God, one of the principal reasons of our success in Germany. In how many thousands of families these little ambassadors have entered in the past year, and what good there has been done by them, the great day o f the Lord will reveal. The Evangelist, a semi-weekly publication, of large quarto sheet. I can say that this paper has been received very favourably. Its contents are generally as follow s: First, practical religion, as well in articles on Scripture passages or several religious subjects, as likewise demonstrated by true examples. Second, our own Church history, doctrines, usages, defence, & c. Third, Missionary notices: then, alternately, Sabbath, temperance, for parents, generally an epitome of the latest news from the United States, and everything that can interest emigrants. W e have nearly three hundred subscribers in Bremen and neighbourhood, and about four hundred through all Germany, mostly paid by their friends in the United States. The great reason why we have no more subscribers, is because money is so very scarce amongst the middle class in Germany. Our Evangelist is neither written in an elegant language nor displays learning enough to interest the higher class. T o the poor the Gospel is preached. Our Book Publications. Besides the publications mentioned under the head o f Tract Society, we have published: First, our German Hymn Book, in a very cheap edition. W e have from one thousand copies only three hundred left, and will be obliged to have a new edition. W e shall then print it like the English, in stanzas, and in small size, the people seem to prefer it. Second, W esley s Sermons, one volum e; an edition o f one thousand copies has sold very well, and I expect that we have sold nearly half. Third, a Sunday-school Hymn Book, which adds a great deal to the interest of our school. Besides our own publications, we have works of Bunyan, Baxter, Gossner, and other good German authors, which w e sell at small or no profit, to promote religious reading among the people. W e had sold till New-year about 600 R. Gold worth of Books. Bible Depository. With our books we have a Bible Depository, which was kindly provided for us by the American Bible Society. W e had sold till New - year, fqr about 330 R. Gold, Bibles and Testaments, and distributed gratuitously R. Gold grote worth. W e are very careful in giving away Scriptures, we rather sell them under cost W e doubt not that the American Bible Society will continue to support us in this great cause.

118 1 1 8 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. Sottt!) America. The Church scarcely sees this mission. to make her see it in its true light. Probably it is hard It is far away, not large: not among heathen or savages; and therefore does not strike the Church so directly and forcibly. Yet it is a mission of interest and value, and deserves the sympathy and prayers of the Church. Indeed we ought to have several other missions in South America: we ought to have one in each large commercial city where there is a Protestant population; particularly at Rio Janeiro and Monte Yideo. The objects of these missions are : 1. T o take care of the Protestant population in these Roman Catholic cities and countries. It is our duty to administer to their spiritual wants, and thus, with the blessing of God, save their souls. It is our duty also to educate their children, especially in the Sunday schools, in the principles and worship of the Protestant Churches, and thus raise up a Protestant population in the midst of the Roman Catholic cities and states. 2. This leads us to state that another important object of these missions is to present an example to the Catholic population of the pure simple Christianity enjoyed by Protestants, and thus gradually win them to embrace it. It is neither the policy nor the desire of these missions to interfere with the political or ecclesiastical institutions of South America, only so far as the light and example of the missions shall influence the public mind. It is proper to say that these missions, when once established, are of very little expense to the Board. The mission to Buenos Ayres, the report of which follows, has not drawn upon the treasury for any money during the last year. Its current expenses were met by the Society there for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge. Buenos Ayres Mission. D. D. L o r e, Superintendent. To t h e C o r r e s p o n d in g S e c r e t a r y. D e a r B r o t h e r, The history o f our m is s io n during the past year, furnishes us with no remarkable incidents with which to diversify our report. W e have pursued the even tenor o f our way. Blessed, it is true, every day blessed, said

119 SOUTH AM ERICAN MISSION. 119 blessed ia a variety of w ays; but God always blesses. W e have had peace and prosperity in a sufficient degree to encourage hope, and inspire thankfulness. S t a t i s t ic s. " W e shall not report quite so many in connexion with the Church as we did last year. O f the thirty-five Church members then reported, we have lost five. Three were permitted to withdraw, because o f neglecting class; one withdrew, having become a M orm on; and the fifth we lost by death. O f the sixteen probationersthen reported, seven have been received into full membership; three remain on probation, not having been present at our love-feasts to be admitted ; three were dropped for,non-attendance at class ; one removed to California; one not eligible for admission ; and one lost by death. During the year we have received one from a sister Church, and seven on probation. T w o o f the probationers have been admitted into full membership, and five remain still on trial. Consequently, we have now forty Church members, and eight probationers. Increase o f Church members, five; decrease o f probationers, eight; nett decrease for the year, three. D e a t h s. Death is ours. From our losses by death we are privileged to gather hope. The probationer, Mrs. Sarah Battely, a native o f England, died at the age o f fifty-two. She had suffered greatly, and a long time, from asthma and dropsy. W e have reason to believe that death was a happy release. Samuel Gay Greenwood died at the age o f twenty-eight. He was a good man, and an active Christian. He live^with the feeling that he should do something for the cause o f his M aster; and he did it 1 doubt whether he has left behind him one more constant in efforts to do good. He rests from his labours. O f f ic e s o f t h e C h u r c h. M arriages. W e have during the year celebrated eight marriages.? [ Baptisms. W e have baptized, in the same tiirife, one adult and forty children. Burials. W e have attended fourteen funerals. The increase o f service in these departments indicates, we think, an extending influence o f your mission in this city. C o n g r e g a t io n. The attendance upon the public services is good. As I remarked in a letter of October last to the Board, there are as many seats rented as our church contains. This fact induced some to think that galleries were necessary. The estimated cost o f the erection was about $14,000 currency. About $10,000 was secured on pledge by the treasurer, Mr. F a y ; but the committee o f the Society for the Promotion o f Christian Worship, thought it not advisable to put them up. S a b b a t h S c h o o l. Our Sabbath school has been unusually flourishing during the past year. O f this department I furnished you a report in October last. The number of scholar on our books is about two hundred and forty; officers and teachers, twenty-seven. The attendance has been much improved. F in a n c e s. These are in a good condition. Notwithstanding considerable extra expense ia furnishing the church with some new lamps, blinds, and a stove, the treasurer**.report shows a considerable balance in favour o f the congregation, j

120 1 2 0 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. The whole amount raised for the expenses o f the year, about... $1,400 ] O f this I have received in your name $1,000, as salary. Our Bible collection (for American Bible Society) Sabbath-school collection (for our own school) The children o f the school, about For the Tract cause ; $40 being contributed by ladies of the congregation to constitute Mrs. L. and myself,life members of the American Tract S ociety Missionary collection $1, And to this are to be added our collections for the poor, which are taken quarterly. The expenses for repairing the parsonage, in view of which the missionary collection was deferred lait year, have not yet been raised ; but we hope they will be during this year. P r o p e r t y. The property o f the mission is in good condition. The parsonage is in good repair, and we find it a very comfortable and pleasant residence. The church perhaps will require the expenditure of a few dollars during the coming year. Our projected mission for the surrounding country remains in statu quo. W e have done all we can. The petition is before his Excellency the Governor, and has been for a long time. W e are awaiting his'decision thereon. If favourable, we would be ready for our missionary immediftely. This report I have endeavoured to condense as much as possible, and yet give you a clear view o f our affairs. long and particular, I perceive, for publication. M y last year s report was very long much too coming year to pursue the path of duty, trusting in the Lord. SKETCH OF THE SABBATH SCHOOL OF THE MISSION. W e purpose, dear brethren, the Pray for us. The first Protestant worship in this city was held in the house of Mr. Dickson, an English gentleman, on Sunday, 19th November, It was conducted by Mr. James Thompson, an agent o f the «British and Foreign School Society, by expounding the Scriptures, exhortation, and prayer. Nine persons were present, all males. Mr. Thompson arrived in this country in 1818, under the auspices of the above-named society, but at this time receiving a salary from this government, ab superintendent of common schools, conducted on the Lancasteriaii system. Early in the year 1821, the religious meeting was removed to the house o f Mr. William Tate, a Scotchman, who resided in the dwelling now adjoining the Methodist Episcopal Church. On Sunday, the 23d of March, 1821, the first Sunday school was opened, with four boys and three girls seven scholars. The religious services and Sunday school wore conducted by Messrs. Thompson and Tate, conjointly, until May, 1821, when Mr. Thompson left for Chili. Mr. Tate then took sole charge, and continued both until his departure for England, in the early part of 1822, when they were suspended. In October, 1823, Rev. Messrs. Brigham and Parvin arrived here from the United States. In the following February, Mr. Tate also returned with his family. Protestant worship was then again commenced in his dwelling; and in March, 1824, the Sunday school was again reopened. Both were now conducted under the joiilt supervision of Messrs. Brigham and Parvin, until Mr. Brigham left; and then by _

121 SOUTH AMERICAN' MISSION the Rev. Mr. Parvin, until his return to the United States in the latter part o f A suspension o f a few months followed this departure. But in April, 1826, we find the meeting for exhortation, prayer, & c and the school, recommenced in the dwelling of Mr. Tate. Rev. Mr. Parvin returning soon after, the religious meeting and school were removed to his house in July, Mr. Parvin always preached in the evening, and either preached or read a sermon in the morning. The school was held in the afternoon. There were at this time about twenty scholars in the school. In the beginning of the year 1827, Rev Mr. Torrey arrived here from the United States. He commenced his labours in connexion with Mr. Parvin. He immediately became very active in the Sabbath school cause ; and in a few months after his arrival, in May, 1827, there were fifty-one scholars, and among them a class o f Spanish children. About this time, the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, the English clergyman, commenced a singing school for the children, which met on Sunday morning; and from this originated the Sabbath school proper, in connexion with the English Church. Mr. Torrey s school, as we will now designate it, had two sessions in the day, morning and afternoon. In July, 1827, the first library was commenced: each teacher contributed the books he had which were suitable, and solicited others from his friends. The first Sunday-school celebration was held on Sunday, July 15,1827, at which rewards were distributed to fifty-two scholars: there were sixty present eight were not entitled to reward. The Spanish class was addressed in Spanish before receiving their rewards. Mr. Gilbert, an American gentleman, was teacher o f this class during this year. From this time the Sabbath school prospered greatly, Mr. Torrey bestowing much o f his time and attention on it, until his visit to Corrientes, in His efficient connexion with the school seems then to have ceased. Mr. Junor (still a member o f our Church) now took charge o f the school, as superintendent. Rev. Mr. Torrey, after his return from Corrientes, preached several times, but soon entered as chaplain on board an American sloop of war. This was in the beginning o f the year 1836, and the school was soon after suspended. In December, 1836, the Rev. Mr. Dempster arrived here from the United States. He organized a Sabbath school in 1837, commencing with a few scholars and some five teachers. This school was directly connected with the Methodist Episcopal mission, and has continued in connexion therewith ever since, with but one short intermission until the present time, which was in 1842, during the erection o f the church, and the interval that elapsed between Mr. Dempster Bfinal departure, and the arrival of the Rev. Mr. Norris, in December of the same year. Rev. Mr. Norris reopened the school in January, 1843, with nine teachers, and the names o f fifty children on the register. The school was conducted with success under the administration o f Mr. Norris, until his departure in August, In his report for that year we find the statistics o f the school as follow s: One superintendent, twelve teachers, ninety-six scholars, and four hundred and twenty volumes in the library. Such was the condition o f the school three years ago. W e have now one superintendent, one librarian, twenty-three teachers, and two hundred and twenty-nine scholars. to about six hundred and fifty volumes. The number o f books in the two libraries, amount 16

122 1 2 2 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. The past year has been one o f great prosperity with our school. It has increased until we scarcely have room in the church to accommodate the various classes, without interfering with each other. Such is a sketch o f Sabbath schools in Buenos Ayres, as accurate as we have been able to make it ; and we believe it does not vary from the truth o f history in any important particular. It will be thirty years next March since the first school was opened in the dwelling of Mr. Tate, with seven scholars. The increase has been more than thirty-fold in this single school, not reckoning the schools o f other Churches. Buenos A yres, January 15, C ljin a. China and India are the only remaining strongholds of idolatry in the earth. India is penetrated by Christian influence and Christian missions from the sea-coast on the south, to the Punjaub, almost on its northern extremity. Confidence in the ancient religion is shaken everywhere, and attention is being turned strongly towards the religion of our Lord Jesus Christ. The missions to China were commenced much later than those to India, and have been prosecuted under much greater disadvantages. Yet they have constantly increased within the last quarter of a century in number and strength, and have gained upon the confidence and attention of the Chinese people, and have advanced still further and further into the midst of the population of the empire. They began in the islands, and along the coasts of adjoining countries to the south, where Chinese were found for the purpose of trade.; now they are established within the empire, directly in contact and communication with not less than six millions of the inhabitants. Residences, schools and chapels are built and peaceably occupied by some eighty missionaries and their families, besides assistants ; so that the Christian life is exhibited to the Chinese, as well as the Christian doctrine published. And all this has been accomplished in less than half a century ; and this, too, among a people so jealous of foreigners as to have excluded them for thousands of years from their country, and permitted them to touch their coast at only one point, and that only for the purpose of trade. Within ten years, four other points of access have been gained by treaty, and occupied ; and thus the entrance into China is permanently secured.

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125 C H IN A M ISSIO N The fruits of the mission to China, as the fruits of all missions in old and consolidated heathen states, appear slowly. Perhaps the most valuable and extensive results of such missions do not appear for ages. Confidence in the old religion must be destroyed ; conviction in favour of the new must be produced ; and when this is done, old habits, as well as the native enmity of the human heart, must be overcome and changed, and new forms of thought and feeling are to be introduced and incorporated into society. centuries to obtain these results. It will require So was it in the case of the Apostolic Mission in the old Pagan Roman empire. It was probably twelve years before this mission produced any fruit among the heathen idolators. It was not until the calling of Saul and Barnabas at Antioch, (Acts xiii,) that the mission to the heathen began to take effect, and Antioch became the centre of the Apostolic Mission to the Gentiles, and Paul the master spirit of this mission. And even then, the mission advanced slowly, how slowly we may judge from the fact, that it was at least one hundred and fifty years before churches were allowed to be built and consecrated for public Christian worship : it was not until A. D. 388 that the Roman empire was sufficiently leavened with the influences of Christianity, to enable a vote to be carried in the Senate, and that too in the presence of a Christian emperor, (Theodosius,) declaring that henceforth the religion of Jesus should be the religion of the empire ; and it required more than 1,000 years for the progress of the Gospel to extinguish paganism throughout the Roman world. This rapid sketch of the slow progress of the Apostolic Mission in the Roman world, is given for the purpose of showr ing the Church that the great missionary enterprise is a work of time, and must be sustained by faith, sacrifice, and patience. W ho doubts the value of the Apostolic Mission? Look at the prosperity and power of the nations possessing it, and inspired by it. And yet, what centuries of toil, what thousands of martyrs, what countless millions of money did its slow progress cost in accomplishing- the glorious and blessed results! must it be with Modern Protestant Missions : so in particular must it be with the Christian Missions to China. So This country must be difficult of conquest by the Gospel. It is

126 1 2 6 M ISSIO N A R T R E P O R T. possessed of regular civil and political institutions, dating back beyond the records or knowledge of Europe ; the people have much wealth and a good share of intelligence, and a subtle religion which is incorporated with all their forms of life, thought and feeling. Yet the conquest is sure. Y e a ; from the number, power, and combinations of European Christian influences working with the missions proper, we may look for the conquest of China in a shorter time than it required to obtain the victory of the Pagan Roman world. But should it require, as in this case, 350 years to obtain a vote in the Chinese Senate, that henceforth the religion of Jesus Christ of Nazareth shall be the religion of the Celestial empire ; and should it require a thousand years more to extinguish idolatry throughout the land, and erect a Christian church in every community, and the Christian altar in every family; and should all this require indescribable toil, thousands of thousands of martyrs, and countless treasures ; yet will the Church say the prize is dearly bought 1 God calls her to this work ; our brethren with others are in China, and we must not weary, but go forward in faith and hope ; and may God grant us his blessing! The following is the annual report of the Rev. J. D. Collins, Superintendent of the mission in China: To t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y. D e a r B r o t h e r, The succession of events in this mission as they have arisen during the year, is already known to the Board through the quarterly reports which have been forwarded, and the letters from time to time sent to them. Referring to these communications for particular information relative to our operations during the time specified, I propose here a more general review of our mission and mission field ; including, so far as practicable within my brief limits, such a survey of the history and state o f other Protestant missions to the Chinese as shall serve to exhibit our relative position in the great enterprise in which Christ s Church is called to engage for the evangelization o f China: R e v i e w o f P r o t e s t a n t M is s io n s. Nearly half a centmy has elasped since the first messenger from the Protestant Churches came to China. The field has not been forsaken since. Yet, Protestant missions among this people are still but in their infancy. The labours in which they are engaged are, to a considerable extent, o f a preparatory character ; and visible results, as compared with those in some other fields occupied an equal length o f time, are inconsiderable. But it will not be just to infer from these facts, that Christian enterprise in behalf of the Chinese is useless, or that it has been hitherto misdirected. Considerations which its history suggests justify it in the

127 C H IN A M ISSION past, satisfactorily explain its present aspect, and leave an unclouded future bright with the radiance o f Gospel promises. Up to a recent period missionaries in China have been destitute o f official countenance and protection ; and missionary labourers have been discouraged by the jealousies and opposition of the authorities, not only of this empire but also of Christian lands. Dr. Morrison. The Rev. Robert Morrison, the first Protestant Missionary to China, was appointed in 1807, by the London Missionary Society. Vessels sailing from England were not allowed to bring missionaries to India or China ; he accordingly proceeded to N ew-york, and took passage in an American ship for Canton, where he arrived in September o f the same year. There he engaged quietly in the study of the language, and entered upon those literary labours with which, rather than with more active and public duties, his missionary life was occupied. The dislike o f the Chinese government to foreigners and foreign religions, had occasioned the almost entire exclusion of the Roman Catholic missionaries, and was yearly becoming stronger. The representatives of the British Government endeavoured strenuously to close the avenues of his approach to the field, instead of affording him any protection and assistance. By his retired manner of life, he escaped the particular notice of the government, and was thus enabled to remain in the country. Whilst he remained merely a missionary, his position was not materially improved. In 1809, he became translator to the Ease India Company ; and by rendering to his government those services to which no one else was equally competent, purchased the privilege of an undisturbed residence in China. Dr. M ilne. The Rev. William Milne was sent out by the same Society, in the year 1813, to assist Dr. Morrison, but was not allowed to settle either at Canton or Macao. In 1815, after two years endeavour in vain to accomplish a settlement in Canton or its vicinity, he went with his family to Malacca. This gave rise to Out Stations. His attention had been turned to the great number o f Chinese resorting for purposes o f trade and employment to the coast countries o f Southern Asia, and the islands o f the Indian Archipelago. The door o f entrance to China remaining effectually closed, these outposts continued for many years to be the scene, almost exclusively, o f the efforts made for the conversion of the Chinese. A n institution o f learning, the Anglo-Chinese College, was established at Malacca, for the purpose of instructing Chinese youth in the languages and sciences of the W est, and o f preparing such as should give evidence o f vital piety for labouring as gospel ministers in China. A press was sent out for printing tracts and the Scriptures in Chinese; and to such audiences as could be collected the word was preached. In succeeding years the number o f labourers was much increased; stations were occupied at Singapore, Bankok, Penang, and on the islands o f Java and Borneo. All the usual means of promulgating and promoting gospel truth were zealously employed. Boarding-schools and day-schools were opened for the children, hospitals for the sick, and chapels for those whom curiosity or concern for their souls might prompt to enter and hear the message of salvation. In addition, religious books were very extensively distributed, and many were sent to China by vessels trading to its several ports. It is estimated that, in the progress o f the missions at these stations without the empire, there were distributed 2,000 copies of the Bible entire, 10,000 o f the N ew Testament, 30,000 of separate books o f Scripture, and 100,000 T racts; that 2,000 children were taught in schools, and that more than 100 persons, giving satisfactory evidence of saving faith in

128 1 2 8 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. Christ, were baptized. N o expense can be counted too great, and no labours vain, which have resulted in the salvation o f so many priceless souls. And doubtless eternity will reveal to us that but a small portion o f the results o f the efforts made are here exhibited. The Chinese scattered along the coast o f India and in the Archipelago were seldom permanent residents ; they were foreigners in f o r e ig n lands, wandering in their habits, and looking forward to the time when their pursuits of gain should be crowned with such success as would enable them to return to their own country. The truth preached to them, like seed cast amid high and contrary winds, would m u c h of it be lost to B ig h t; some m ig h t spring up and bear fruit where sown, and some might be carried to distant places; but it could not be expected to reproduce itself, and multiply so as to cover broad fields to gladden the heart of th e husbandman, and fill his hand w it h plenty. C h in a O p e n e d. ST Previous to the year 1840, more than fifty missionaries had been actively employed at these several out-stations; only five had effected a residence at Canton, and about the same number had remained temporarily at Macao and Hong-Kong. During the difficulties which about this time arose between England and China, and the war which ensued, circumstances were not favourable for the advance o f the peaceable principles of the Gospel in China. W hen, however, in 1844, treaties o f peace were signed between this empire and several western nations, by which a secure residence was secured to their citizens, at the five ports which were accessible for trade, the opportunity was presented o f offering the Gospel to the Chinese upon their own soil, and at their own homes. Those who were labouring in the out-stations hastened to occupy a field so much more promising, and from which they had hitherto been excluded. The missions to the Chinese in the Archipelago are now discontinued. have been transferred to stations within the empire. has also been removed from Malacca to Hong-Kong. The presses which were first set up there The Anglo-Chinese College Much and valuable literary labour had been performed, the results of which were still available. Several versions o f the Scriptures^were offered to the choice o f the Churches until one more faithful could be prepared; many valuable tracts, embodying, illustrating, or enforcing Christian truth had been translated into, or composed in Chinese. Moreover, a large company o f experienced men, versed to a greater or less extent in the written and spoken languages of the people, were ready to enter at once upon their work at the several stations thus assigned to them. The mi«, sions in China, bfeing a continuation o f missions to the Chinese without the empire, have thus assumed an appearance o f early maturity, and, perhaps, excited hopes of rapid results, which have not been fully realized. I n c o m p l e t e n e s s o f t h e P r e p a r a t i o n M a d e A b r o a d. Within the empire the missionary would find national prejudices, social influences, and home feelings, which do not exist abroad, and with which he must become acquainted, and with reference to which he must adjust his labours. dialect spoken at the station chosen, in many instances, differed from that learned at the one occupied before. Bible translations required immediate and thorough revision. Several o f the maturest Chinese scholars have been engaged upon this work for some years, and their labours upon the N ew Testament have but a little while ago been submitted to the public for examination, with a view to further amendments. The New schools had to be collected, and new acquaintances among

129 C H IN A MISSIO.V. 129 the people made. Considerable time has been required to secure sites and erect suitable buildings for residences, chapels, and schools. Many questions which have arisen in the progress of this part o f the work, occasioning perplexity and delay, have been satisfactorily adjusted. C h a r a c t e r o f t h e W o r k. On the character and magnitude of the preparations here glanced at, you have an indication of the opinions and sentiments o f the missionaries concerning the conversion of China, viz: That it is a great work, and must be the result of protracted effort. C a u t io n N e c e s s a r y i n R e c e iv in g G o n y e r t s. It is especially important at the commencement of such a work, that there should be no deception. A ll reported progress should be real. Every profession of conversion should be sincere, in order to be accepted. One of the greatest trials of the faithful missionary to this people, is the doubts he is compelled to entertain, whether a thorough work o f grace has taken place in the hearts o f those who say they have renounced idolatry, embraced the Gospel, and wish to be admitted to its solemn sacraments. Grievous instances of duplicity have occurred. The Chinese possess, in a remarkable degree, the power o f concealing beneath an impenetrable decorum, their real opinions and emotions. N o religious scruples forbid their trifling with the most sacred subjects. N o one of all their gods is a jealous Gad." Thus solicitude on the part o f the missionary is kept alive. Before applicants are admitted to baptism and Church fellowship, the most satisfactory evidence is required that they have passed from death unto life. At all the stations, except Fuh Chau Fu, which was the last occupied, there are members who have given this assurancte. Hopes are entertained o f a much larger number some of them here that time will develop in their lives unquestionable fruits of the Spirit, from graces which seem to be already implanted in their hearts. D i f f i c u l t i e s. A mingled superstition and scepticism, a false religion affiliated with irreligion, have diffused themselves throughout this vast empire. They have entered into the circulation o f the national life, and incorporated themselves with the entire social system. The national religion exists not by enactment, but by custom. It pervades the national literature, and thus possesses a manifold power over the most illiterate. The observance o f its rites by officers of government gives to the humblest subject who practises the same, a higher regard for them and for himself. It shares in the reverence with which the antiquity o f their institutions inspires every class, and gathers an untold power from its concurrent reception by the hundreds of millions of the living, and the countless and mighty dead. O p p o s it io n. I have spoken of circumstances affecting the character and retarding the rapid progress of our work. You will be desirous to know how far we may expect opposition, and what form, if it arise, it is likely to assume. I think we have no cause to fear interference on the part of the Government. The officers have uniformly extended to missionaries the same protection which they have to other citizens o f western nations since the establishment o f the relations now existing. In many instances they have taken occasion to express favourable opinions in respect to endeavours o f missionaries to reform the people, and the moral tendency of the doctrines taught. I believe they have acted in good faith, and see no reason 17

130 1 3 0 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. to apprehend a change. T h e opposition we do meet with is such as must be overcome whenever China is evangelized, and by the same agencies as those which may now be employed. Prejudice. W e meet with popular prejudice against us as foreigners. So must a stranger in every old country, to a certain extent. But we shall not reckon as an impassable barrier to the Gospel that which it has so many times overcome in its triumphant progress through Europe. E x t e n t o f t h e F ie l d. The cities o f Canton, Amoy, Fuh-Chau, Ningpo, and Shanghai, constitute the portion o f China now open by treaty stipulation to the residence o f foreigners. A t these cities, and in the country lying immediately around them, there is a population o f not less than six millions o f souls, readily accessible to the preaching o f the Gospel. And yet there are less than eighty Protestant missionaries, including those at Hong Kong, now engaged in the study o f the language, and in the various duties o f preaching, teaching schools, and printing. But these are men who have given their lives to the work, and arc labouring with the ardour of Christian love, and the confidence of Christian faith. It has been my privilege to become personally acquainted with most of them, and I gratefully acknowledge the influence exerted upon my own heart by their uniform, single-minded devotion to the progress o f Christ s cause in China, and their unwavering trust that it will finally triumph. N o t ic e o f t h e D i f f e r e n t S t a t i o n s. Canton is one o f the largest, and probably the wealthiest city in China, having an intra and extra-mural population, variously estimated at from one to two millions. For more than three hundred years it has been the seit o f Chinese trade with western nations. The products of all parts of the empire have sought egress at its market, and it has thus become the centre of a system of communications scarcely less extensive and active than that of the imperial city. It may accordingly be considered a point of special importance in the operation o f Christian missions, as affording an opportunity for the exertion o f a far-reaching influence upon the nation. The pride o f the empire has long been indulged there in the presence o f foreigners, and has grown inveterate. A t present, and probably it will be for some time to come, it is developed in such forms as occasion much annoyance to the missionary, and interpose many obstacles in the way of his labours. H ong Kong, held by the English, and Macao, by the Portuguese, are seaport towns occupying insulated positions at the mouth of the Canton River. Their limited Chinese population does not seem to demand the establishment of our missions there, though several gentlemen are now zealously and usefully employed at Hong Kong. Amoy is also situated upon an island. Possessing a good harbour of easy access, it is the seat o f considerable native and foreign trade. It has a large Chinese population, who are particularly well-disposed toward foreigners, and have treated the missionaries with much respect and kindness. Several villages upon the island, and many upon the mainland, are readily accessible, and constitute an inviting portion of this mission field. Shanghai, the most northern o f the five ports, has risen rapidly in commercial consideration within a few years, and seems likely to rival Canton, in respect to the extent and importance o f its mercantile transactions. A larger number of missionaries, representing a greater number of societies, have established themselves

131 CH IN A MISSION. 131 at Shaughai than at either o f the other stations, although it is the Jeast populous of the five cities. The people seem to be by nature and habit peaceably disposed; and I believe as little prejudice and ill-will are felt and expressed toward foreigners, and in consequence toward missionaries, as at any place in China. Ningpo. The temper o f the people at Ningpo is much the same as at Shanghai. The foreign trade is very slight. The city is much larger than Shanghai. A t both places the country in every direction is studded with populous villages, many of which are never visited, merely because the number of missionaries is so small. A t each o f these stations are a printing press, boarding and day schools, chapels, congregations of attentive hearers, and a number of converts. Fuh-Chau. Returning to Fuh-Chau, we find a city with no foreign commerce, second only to Canton in population, and, like it, a provincial city, and the residence o f the governor of two provinces. W e meet here something of that unmannerly treatment of foreigners which characterizes the populace of Canton, and an emulation o f the exclusive policy which the people o f that city have endeavoured so earnestly to maintain. But unfriendly feelings toward strangers is under control. It is not disposed to rise against official authority ; and the officers are concerned to prevent any overt acts which would create difficulties for the Government, and involve it in a quarrel with foreigners. The natural advantages o f Fuh-Chau are in its favour. The word itself signifies The Happy R e g i o n a n d it well deserves the name, on account o f its comparative healthfulness, great capabilities, and varied beauties. In reaching this place the passage on leaving the ocean is up the river Min, closely shut in by mountains to the distance o f about twenty miles from its mouth. The mountain ranges are then seen to fall back from the river on either hand, and sweeping around, meet again away toward the west, having formed a circle about twenty miles in diameter. The country within this circle consists of alternate hills and plains. Situated just without the northern tropic, with no severe frosts to destroy vegetation, which continues its growth.through the year, this little territory has growing upon its plains, hills, or mountain-sides, almost every production of the soil of China. The entire of this Happy Valley is our mission field. T o its teeming population, not less than two millions in number, w e are at liberty to go and preach the word of life. D i s t r i b u t i o n o f t h e P o p u l a t io n. The rural population, which comprises somewhat the larger number, reside in villages contiguous to the grounds which their inhabitants cultivate. The city occupies a central position. The circuit o f its walls is nine miles. The streets are very narrow. The houses are crowded together, and crowded with occupants Immense suburbs stretch off from the principal gates. The largest of these is Nantai, which lies outside the south gate. It extends to the river, three miles distant, covers the little island of Tung Chiu, and again on the opposite side o f the river spreads over a space three miles in length. The neighbourhood o f the bridge across the river is a central position in reference to the great mass of people residing in Nantai. Here is an ample field for labour for all who have yet arrived. The readiness o f access to water communication, and superior facility for obtaining houses, have induced most o f the mission families to settle in this vicinity. It is desirable, however, that, with the increase o f missionaries, their residences should be mors distributed. Providence seems to be opening the way for this. Four

132 1 32 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. residences, which have been taken within a few months past, are located, two of them some distance towards the city, and two of them within its walls. Nantai, South. Probably the majority o f missionaries at this station reside at Nantai. A long line o f hills lies along the south bank o f the river, on which are many vacant lots, having dry and airy positions, and commanding pleasant prospects, and to be obtained at a low rent. From this locality it is but an hour s walk to the city; and in going there one passes hundreds of thousands of people. Nantai, North. Between the river and the city the ground is usually low and damp. Residence there would be hazardous to health. There are, however, a few spots more elevated, one of which has been obtained, and others perhaps may be secured, as they shall be required. The City. Upon each o f the three hills within the city there are eligible sites for pleasant and healthy residences. There has been, as yet, an unwillingness on the part o f the owners to rent these to foreigners, growing out of the prejudices of the people. L o c a l i t i e s f o e L a b o u k. City. It would seem at first sight that our principal efforts should be put forth within the city, as being especially the place o f our appointment. Though this is not yet found to be advisable, yet it is an important point of operation. It is perfectly open for the preaching o f the word, and the distribution of books. This may be done in the streets to large numbers, who instantly collect when any o f us stops to address them. The remarks we have often heard them making to each other, in reference to what has been said, prove that we frequently address attentive listeners, who thus acquire a considerable acquaintance with the great truths o f our religion. Numerous public buildings are at all times cpsn, affording shelters from the sun and storms, where the people may be assembled at stated intervals to hear the message o f salvation. W e have not yet succeeded in obtaining rooms for chapels or schools within the city ; and indeed have not yet needed them. Nantai. Throughout Nantai no hinderance exists to renting for residence, chapels, or school rooms. W e have already occupied a chapel and school room midway from the river to the city, for more than a year. The population o f this suburb alone is scarcely inferior to that of N ew-york or Philadelphia, and is greater than any other city of our Union. and intelligence, are not inferior to those within the walls. trade, both to the sea and to the river. The people, in wealth, respectability, Here is the seat of Its crowded thoroughfares afford most desirable localities for chapel labours. In addition, the large numbers here on board boats and ships from distant places oiler facilities for sending tracts and the Scriptures to those not yet accessible to visits from the missionary personally. The Country. The people in the country dwell in villages, each numbering from a few hundred to two or three thousand inhabitants. Fewer o f them are able to read than in the city and suburbs ; but they are willing to learn; and it is likely that upon small separate communities a more definite influence might be exerted than upon parts o f large masses. Day schools might also be established among them with great advantage. N o one can tell how many o f these villages there are. Hundreds can be counted from any position overlooking the plain; and in passing across it, we do not walk more than a few hundred yards after leaving one before entering another.

133 CH IN A M ISSION M i s s i o n a r ie s. It is some four years since the first missionary, the Rev. Stephen Johnson, of the A. B. C. F. M., came here from Bankok, in Siam, where he had been labouring among the emigrant Chinese. The first from our Church arrived September 6th, At present there are here five missionaries of the American Board, two of the English Church Missionary Society, one o f the Swedish Lutheran Church, and three o f the Methodist Episcopal Church, besides two others with their wives on their passage to join us ; thirteen in all. The little Protestant community has dwelt together in the unity o f the Spirit. By the blessing o f God strife or separation has not come among us, and we have enjoyed the precious privilege of Christian fellowship during our monotonous and toilsome work. W e have had for our own profit regular Sabbath services in English, each brother preaching in turn. The monthly concert of prayer for missions has been maintained, and on a week-day afternoon we meet for social prayer and religious conversation. Our spirits have often been refreshed by the use.of these means of grace. R e s i d e n c e s. On our arrival three years since, our first business was to secure a suitable residence. The Chinese houses here are not fit. They arc low, dirty, dark, and damp. A n eligible situation offering on the island Tung Chiu, it was taken, and the buildings were remodelled and repaired, at a cost of about $450. Owing to the annual overflowing o f the river, which brings the water upon the lower floor, only the rooms of the second story are designed for family residence. These are pleasant and commodious. The lot is at the head o f the island, and the prospect up the river is open and fine : the yard abuts upon the water, and has a convenient boat-landing. This house has been, and continues to be, occupied by brother W hite. It was the home for all our missionaries when the mission was larger than it is now ; but it was too close. It will, however, very well allow its occupant to receive temporarily a single person, or a small family. Kian San House. The house occupied by brother Maclay and family, is south of the river, situated on an elevated position called Kian San, Lookingglass Hill. It commands an extensive prospect of the river, Nantai, the city, and the mountains beyond. The location being dry and airy, is thought to be a peculiarly healthy one. The lot was vacant, and the buildings on it have been erected entirely at the expense o f the mission. The house is one story, built with white walls, having a veranda running around it, and presents a very neat appearance. The internal arrangement is convenient, and there is a spare room where a stranger may find welcome entertainment. A pleasant yard and wall surround the house, and a good well of water has been made. The entire cost about $750. last. Kalan Orchard House. The third mission house was cbmpleted in February It is on the same range o f high ground with the Kian San premises, and but a few rods distant. The site was offered at about half the price o f those hitherto rented, but is deemed a pleasant one. There are several Chinese olive trees growing on the lot, affording an agreeable shade in summer. The house is two stories, with a one-storied projection on each side. The view from the lower story is shut in by the trees. The upper rooms look out upon the country in each direction, embracing a good view of the city. The cost o f building was $400 ; the wall about the grounds, well, and other improvements, $150 more. I think the place can accommodate one o f the families o f our expected reinforcement until they shall have time to choose and prepare another home.

134 IS4 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. S c h o o ls. Soon after the commencement of our mission we opened a day school fo r hoys, and have organized two others since. The plan on which they are conducted, is to rent a room and employ a native teacher to instruct the pupils in the character. They devote one half of each week-day to reading Christian books, and the Sabbath to religious exercises. They are under the supervision o f a missionary, who visits the school daily, leads them in devotion, and gives them such instruction as he deems profitable. There were two sehoolp connected with the mission at the commencement of the year. During the summer Hie effective force o f the mission being reduced to a single person, and other circumstances rendering it advisable, one was suspended, and has not been resumed. The one which is continued is doing well. Girls Sckool. Very recently a girls school has been organized under the supervision of Mrs. Maclay. It commenced with ten pupils, and promises to be exceedingly interesting. W e hope and pray that great good may result from this first effort o f the kind at Fuh-Chau, to improve the condition o f Chinese females, and lead them to know and love the blessed Saviour. The only mission chapel we occupy at present is on the street, not far from the mission residences south o f the river. It is Bmall, having in fact been rented rather as a room for the distribution o f tracts than as a regular preaching place. It will seat perhaps fifty persons ; and as it is not upon a thronged street, it answers very well for addressing such congregations as come in. The preacher when he goes into the desk here, finds himself in circumstances very different from those which surround him at home. may be. Here come in street passengers, few or many as the case Some will have the poles on which they carry burdens ; some packages which they have been buying, or are going to sell; some will be empty-handed. They stand or sit, gazing listlessly about, noticing the room and its inmates, especially the stranger. It may be the speaker is going: on with his remarks. The incomer expresses aloud to his neighbour his surprise and delight that the stranger can speak their language wonders aloud how long the man has been in the country, or how old he is. Those who are listening to the missionary probably repeat the words as they fall from his lips look to those about them, and express their approbation o f the truths declared. They may be the most solemn teachings o f God s word he thus endorses ; and perhaps his next sentence will be to inquire how many thicknesses o f clothes the preacher wears, or what viands he eats with his rice. Thus it is. A sense of the solemnity of eternal truths is to be inculcated as well as those truths themselves. Some seem more serious. W e are glad o f a hearing are encouraged by a little attention. W e scatter the seed, and look forward to the time when he that soweth and he that reapeth shall rejoice together. D i s t r i b u t i o n o f T r a c t s. W e have distributed a great many tracts. ' A t certain times and in certain places the people seem beside themselves, in their anxiety to get possession o f them. They crowd around, they call out, they push ach other, and abuse each other, in order to come at the books. They take without asking, they grasp them and will not let go their hold. Books are seldom destroyed by the Chinese ; if not read at once, they are carefully laid aside, and may be read at another time. Sometimes we may go gently on with the distribution, at the same time making remarks. Books distributed from shop to shop are thankfully receivedi and almost

135 C H IN A M ISSIO N invariably read. Printing is very cheap here, and at a small cost -we have published and circulated more than half a million of pages. W e have not at present any copies o f the Scriptures on hand ; we need them, and hope that ere long the questions in regard to the different versions will be so far settled as to allow us to publish an edition. D is p o s a l o f T im e. The inquiry will arise, what progress have you made in the language? after being three years in the field, what is your preparation for your work? And answering these questions; my remarks will apply generally to each of your missionaries here. It has been our endeavour, first of all to acquire a knowledge of the language o f every-day life that which is heard and spoken here in a word of the colloquial dialect o f this place. In that dialect we are now able to converse on all ordinary subjects, and I believe express intelligibly the saving truths o f our holy religion. W e have reason to feel grateful to God for the gracious ability he has given us to attain this position in so short a time ; but in reference to a complete acquaintance with the written language,! we are but at the threshold. W e may be, and should be engaged in active labours, especially preaching the w ord; but it is now become apparent that we are only to lay down study with our lives. In the colloquial we have a great deal yet to d o ; intonation to correct, a fine enunciation to acquire, countless words to learn, and to trace out those set phrases and forms o f expressions stereotyped by custom, which lead to the minds and hearts of the people ; all this may be done and the written language remain untouched. W e have been studying the character, and have made some proficiency; but years of daily application yet will leave its complete acquisition unfinished. Here too is a new world o f thought as well as o f expressions of thought; we are to make acquaintance with this. W hen we reflect, how ridiculous those ideas appear to us which seem natural to the Chinese, we may be sure that ours, on corresponding subj^ts, are equally as ridiculous to them. In W e must become acquainted with the shape and complexion o f their ideas and feelings, if we would have our thoughts find entrance and exert influence over them. The world o f things no less demands our-study. Common-place objects o f daily use and daily observation objects in nature, plants, animals, and natural phenomena, which are learned here from childhood present much that is new to' us, and with which we must become familiar, before we shall be thought by the Chinese to have attained the accomplishment common sense. W e shall not then for a long time be able to discard our books, our studies, and our teachers. Some part o f the day should be spent with them ; the morning is usually chosen, in the afternoon we preach,- converse, or distribute books. In conclusion, you have seen, dear brother, what a great work is here to be done ; seen how many precious immortal souls, for whom Christ died, are passing on to meet you at the bar of God, there to say, they never knew there was a Saviour. There are twenty hundred thousand here, within a half day s walk o f where I am writing ; they are without hope and God in the world. I commend them to the sympathies, the prayers, the enlarged liberality, und holy zeal of the Church. Fuh-Chau Fu, China, Dec. 23, 1851.

136 1 3 6 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. Cibma JHisston (ta ferm e, Africa. How wide and deep are the emotions awakened in Europe and America upon hearing the words Africa and Slavery pronounced. The problem suggested by those two words is now engaging the attention of the civilized world, its solution involves the fate of hundreds of millions of human beings. It is of remarkable note, that while the elements which tend ultimately to the solution of the problem are in a state of intense activity in the United States, commercial, missionary, scientific, and speculative enterprise are no less active in Africa. In the first case the exiled children of Africa are being prepared to return in great numbers, if not en masse, tothe ancient land of their fathers ; and in the second case, that land is being thrown open and prepared to receive them. Their return to Africa will be the rising of a glorious light upon that benighted land. Who shall say that the mystery of iniquity which has long stained and now agitates these States, may not be overruled for the conversion of Africa to the religion of our Lord Jesus Christ? The great point of interest in Africa, both pr the African race in America and for Africa herself, is the Republic of Liberia. From the most abundant and trustworthy evidence derived from public and private sources, obtained by commissioners appointed by Governments, and by benevolent societies, and by individual missionaries, and by the actual returns of commerce it is now established, that the Republic of Liberia is a well-organized and well-administered Christian State ; having a territory stretching along the western coast of Africa from the Galinas southward, 350 miles, and reaching back into the country from twenty to thirty miles; well-watered and fertile almost beyond comparison. {See Map.) It produces all the tropical fruits, roots, woods, and grains such as dye stuffs, coffee, cotton, sugar, ginger, arrow root, mahogany, ebony, lignum-vitse, rose wood, palm oil, and other valuable articles of trade. The commerce with the interior is increasing, and will bring all the products of those vast regions to the sea coast. It is comparatively a healthy country, and

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139 l i b e r i a m i s s i o n has a population of 6,000 colonists, and perhaps 150,000 natives, dwelling in villages under t he jurisdiction of the Republic, and in constant communication with its citizens, often assisting in the administration of justice as subordinate officers, and occasionally as jurymen. The colonists are engaged in trade and in farming, and many of them have good houses, and well furnished. But that which strikes the mind of one who has become fully acquainted with Liberia, and interests him most, is, the refinement and elevation which the African colonist attains to, in the land of his fathers. These people not only give evidence of ability to govern themselves, but their public documents and private correspondence show an extent of knowledge, justness of taste, and refinement of feeling, unknown to them while dwelling among u s ; and which prove conclusively, that they are capable of great advancement in civilization, when they are thoroughly imbued with the Gospel, and constituted a free and independent people. The Church of our Lord Jesus Christ has therefore a vast and profound interest in the Republic of Liberia, not only because the salvation of the souls of her own people is involved, but because she offers to contribute largely to a peaceful solution of the fearful problem which agitates this country, and to the introduction of the Gospel into the interior of Africa. With the peaceful and happy accomplishment of these two great results, will come the extinction of the slavery of innocent people throughout the world. It is probable that the progress of the Republic of Liberia in Africa, will be similar to the progress of the Anglo-Saxon power in North America. It will extend itself northward until it meets the English Territory of Sierra Leone ; southward, far beyond the equator, until it meets the British and other European colonies, expanding from the Cape of Good Hope, up the coast, northward; and far into the interior, until it meets in the heart of Africa other Christian states and colonies. Thus the whole population of Africa will be inclosed within the Christian colonies and states, and the continent redeemed from idolatry, fetichism, and the dominion of the fajise prophet.

140 1 4 0 M ISSIO N A RY R E P O R T. God hath called the Methodist Episcopal Church to have a worthy part in this great work. She was early on the ground, and she has expended much treasure in cherishing her missions in Liberia ; and the mortal remains of some of her sons and daughters have consecrated her work in Africa. The missions exist in.the form of an Annual Conference regularly organized, and which meets once a year; it has its seminary, Sunday and day schools, churches, and parsonages; and the policy of the Board is to yield to it, as fast as practicable, all the rights and privileges of an Annual Conference, as far as its missionary functions are concerned. At present, most of the mission stations are on the coast or near it; a few are on the St. Paul s River, and somewhat interior. The Board earnestly desire to extend the mission into the hill or mountainous country in the interior ; but hitherto the conference have found full employment among the colonists and the 150,000 natives within the Republic. But we have good hope that this mission will give signs of greater life and spirituality in time to come. The attention of our sister Churches, and indeed of the public, is now strongly directed to Liberia, and an enlarged and enlightened benevolence is being manifested in her behalf. * The Annual Report of the President of the Conference, Rev. Francis Burns, will be found below. Taken in connexion with the documents on our Plans of Education in Liberia, and in connexion with the other documents, the Church will have a clear and full view of our missions on the Western Coast of Africa. W e trust these documents will be carefully read, especially by the pastors of our Churches: T o t h e C o r r e s p o n d in g S e c r e t a r y. D e a r B r o t h e r, In sitting down to answer the different letters received from you by the Edgar and Liberia packet, and to attempt an account of the Liberia Mission o f the Methodist Episcopal Church, I am really embarrassed in view of the obvious disproportion between the work to be done and the instrument of accomplishment. Called, as I have been, unexpectedly, to the presidency o f our mission conference, and to the duties which that office embraces, without previous consideration of all the subjects and places to be noticed in an annual report, my opinions are not entitled to that confidence that they might have received, had the antecedent year been devoted to special observations with reference to its.closing duties.

141 L IB E R IA M ISSIO N Bishop Morris, by letter, has charged me with the presidency o f the conference ; and you, dear brother, in seconding his appointment, have thought proper to trust these interests to my representation. W ell, I have nothing to say:' I have done and w ill do the very best I can, God being my helper. It was pleasant to learn, on assembling at the seat of the conference, that the little band of missionaries and teachers had generally throughout the preceding year been preserved in the enjoyment of their usual health; and, as will be perceived in the accompanying reports and other documents forwarded, that their labours had been, crowned with very encouraging success. W e must not however omit to notice, that 'within the few last weekb, there has occurred one event which touches the fountain of tears in us, making us to exclaim with the deeply affected Psalmist, Verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Sister Lavinia Johnson, of whose state o f health I have advised you, is, on earth, no more. She died on the 17th ultimo, as letters from Cape Palmas inform me. Y ou are aware that for one half o f the last year, I assumed her duties in person as school teacher, and got a passage for her to Monrovia for her health. After having spent about four months, receiving from her friends in this and other places, at which she called, both going and returning along the coast, those marked attentions o f sympathy and kindness for which our friends in Liberia are proverbial, she thought herself so far restored as again to attempt school-keeping. It was soon found that again she was sinking. I urged her to leave the school to me, and prepare, by the earliest opportunity, to go to the United States. She at last consented; but her disease assuming a form peculiarly afflicting, soon made it apparent, that she would never again see America. Mental aberration rapidly succeeded, which, together with her growing weakness, soon terminated her life. Every provision for her comfort was secured; nothing was wanting that a good physician could administer, or money procure. I do not doubt that our loss is her gain. It is consoling thus to be assured that she is at rest. Having paid this tribute of official reference to one whom we personally loved, we pass to the consideration of other particulars requiring notice. It may afford you gratification to learn that during this session o f the conference, there have prevailed among its members, in all their deliberations, the best of feelings and great harmony. The law o f kindness has sat upon all our tongues; and I express but the general opinion, when Isa y that grace has commanded our hearts. The financial jplan submitted to the conference, as you will perceive by the report of the Committee appointed to consider it, was highly approved of and cheerfully acquiesced in. In order that you may readily understand, in connexion with the various documents I herewith transmit to you, the true state o f every circuit, station, mission school, & c., within the bounds o f our work, permit me to invite your attention to them separately ; beginning with R o b e r t s v i l l e a n d H e d d in g t o n C i r c u i t. This field o f labour lies on the extreme north-east o f our present limits as a mission, and has been during the preceding year under the care o f Brother James Byrd. The seed sown here years gone by, through the self-sacrificing William H. Taylor, and his successors, has not all perished in the ground; though the hand that cast it beside all waters in the evening and in the morning is long since palsied in death, there are those remaining unto this day, and some who have fallen asleep, to whom the name o f those devoted servants of the Lord is like ointment poured forth. The native population within the bounds of this circuit, is

142 1 4 2 MISSlONJLHY JtE P Q B T. neither as great nor so fixed^as could be desired. But the comers and goers from the interior, are induced by the example o f those living at this point, to attend public worship and hear the ever-blessed Gospel o f Jesus Christ. Many o f these gross heathens, are thus often seen occupying seats in the sanctuary o f the Lord. Some o f the towns, somewhat removed fr<jm the immediate vicinity o f the mission premises, have evinced their anxiety for the Gospel among them, by setting to work in the erection o f a chapel. the regular plan of the circuit. It will no doubt be completed and taken into M i l l s b u r g a n d W h it e P l a i n s C i r c u i t. This is one of our oldest stations, continuing to be under the pastoral supervision o f the Rev. John W. Roberts. It lies on the St. Paul s River, to the north and east o f Monrovia, and distant about twenty-five miles. W hite Plains stands on the east bank o f the St. Paul s, where are beautifully situated the missionhouse and manual-labour school for native boys, to which are attached nearly forty acres o f good land. On the opposite, or west bank of that noble stream, stands the Female Academy, devoted to the education of native African girls; well known to be under the vigilant and devoted preceptorship o f Mrs. Ann Wilkins. Particulars as to either o f the above-named institutions will not be expected from, me. Brother Roberts and Sister Wilkins are in constant correspondence with the Board, through which, without question, the state and wants o f the entire circuit, in all its particulars, have been communicated. It may not be amiss, once for all, to refer you to the report on the Extension o f Mission W ork, for other items of information in relation to each charge within the bounds of this mission. W e have availed ourselves o f the permission given us by the Board to erect a new and substantial mission-house at White Plains. It is to be wholly o f brick ; an estimate, by experienced men, o f the cost o f such a building as is required, having being made, it was found that the sum o f $ 2, would be necessary to its completion. That amount has accordingly been appropriated. U p p e r C a l d w e l l C i r c u i t. This circuit is eight miles below White Plains. It includes Upper Caldwell, with New-Orleans, on the eastern bank, and Kentucky, with a wide circuit o f Dey- towns, on the western. For years this portion o f our Republic has been waning before the unpropitious influences exerted upon it, until a generally poor and dispirited people, the sad relics o f a former and a happier generation, alone remain to represent their predecessors. But the tide has now turned. The population has recently increased, and there has sprung up a spirit o f enterprise, with courage to undertake and accomplish something worthy o f themselves. The result is, as might have been anticipated, an air o f thrift and comfort pervades the entire com munity. T o say the least, the Church rises with such a state of things, if it be not a principal instrument in producing and diffusing it abroad. Our brethren on this charge, with $ assistance obtained from your mission, are putting up a roomy and substantial brick church. They will now accomplish, with comparative ease, a work o f which five years ago they would have deemed it madness even to speculate. On the Kentucky, or western side o f the river, stands the manual-labour school for native boys, under the supervision of our dear brother A. F. Russell. The stations o f the preachers will show you that our energetic brother B. R. W ilson is placed in charge of this circuit during the present year. A sehool has also been

143 LIB ERIA MISSION. 143 established for the children in Kentucky, which w ill no doubt be a great blessing to the inhabitants. L ower Caldwell Circuit. This embraces the settlement o f Lower Caldwell on the east, and that o f Virginia on the west o f the St. Paul s River, with the semi-native settlement o f N ew - Georgia, lying on the Stockton Creek, four miles below. Lower Caldwell is immediately contiguous to die one just above referred to ; but the remarks made in relation to the state erf' that would not be strictly true o f this. There is an obvious want o f social energy among our people here, though they are improving, I do not doubt but a year or two more will witness a change in them for die better. The preachers who have laboured among them during the past year, are encouraged, from their past success in gathering souls into the fold o f Christ, to look up, and pray that greater things than these may be done for them the present conference year. W e are sorry to know that at New-Georgia, for the last year, the mission has not been prosperous. The location is regarded as unhealthy, and the populatioh not the most inviting on the score of sociability. Unless whoever is appointed there forms previously the determination that none o f these things shall move him«the true interests o f these people will be apt to be neglected. T o guard against this tendency, our long-known and acceptable brother Daniel W are, has been reappointed in charge o f the circuit, and brother William J. Tyler, received on trial during the present session, given him os assistant, with the understanding that brother T. teaches a school at New-Georgia, and gives to its inhabitants constantly his special attention. The circuits named under the last two headings, have more relative importance than the representation given of them by us would^eem to indicate. Their position, and consequently their influence for good or for evil, will ever entitle them to high consideration by every member o f this republic. W hat shall we say about this place? M o n r o v i a. N o traveller or voyager who visits Us, it matters not what his character or whom he represents, but he must publish to the world his views o f Monrovia and its inhabitants. One or two remarks, and you will excuse my allusions to them. I am o f opinion that few do better than the Monro vians after all. Look At their subscription toward your seminary 5 and when unfbr- tatiately their old church fell in, their noble subscription o f $ 2,0 0 0, now nearly all paid, for the erection o f another ; then $200 for your Missionary Society, the ether night at the annual meeting o f o u t Conference Missionary Society 5 and all within the last fourteen months. Their church will cost between $>5,000 amd $6,000, when completed. With few exceptions, our people here are poor, and unable to do a great deal. The burden rests upon quite a limited number. W hen this duty to their house o f worship is performed, they intend making the attempt immediately to support their own preacher, and relieve the Missionary Society o f that expense. I should feel that 1 was running no risk in being their pastor, and relying wholly upon them For the support of myself and family. But in their present struggle allow me, most respectfully, to commend them to the consideration and assistance of the Board. It will au come back. T he day makes haste. M i s s i o n t o N a» iv e $ i n m o a b o u t M o n r o v i a. T h e» are several small towns o f natives in the vicinity o f this place, besides a large number o f natives coming and going from different parts o f this coast, to

144 1 44 M ISSIONARY REFO RT. whom it has been deemed important, in the circumstances, to assign a missionary, something on the principle o f the seaman chaplainships in your seaport towns. W e hope it will be instrumental of good to the poor and uneducated (except in vice) class o f human beings who are the objects o f it. Brother H. B. Matthews has been appointed to this service. C a p e M o u n t M is s io n. This field o f labour, under the care o f brother William H. Payne, is a very extensive and hopeful one. Its location among the most intelligent and powerful tribes on this part o f the coast the decided favour with which they receive the efforts made by us to enlighten and elevate them and the relative influence of the mission upon tribes more distant, and at present less disposed to yield their former practices to the sway of civilization and Christianity, all contribute to the importance o f this mission. At present wars are raging through that section of country. That stronghold o f the slave trade, Gallinas, has long exerted over the tribes among whom our mission here is situated, a powerful, but, at the same time, a most deadly influence. The wars above spoken o f may be regarded as the result of antagonistic parties on the slave-trade question. I have little doubt as to the side for which victory will declare. As you will see by the report o f the Committee on Extension o f the Mission W ork, we are holding on our ground till the subsidence o f the present tempest leaves the whole field clear for our occupancy. Then we hope that a stand will be taken in that country proportional to its importance. A few repairs have been granted to our brother there this year, as the state of the mission buildings, being o f native structure, admitted of no delay, W e hope our views on this point will be sustained by the Board. M a r s h a l l C ir c u it. This point lies nearly forty miles to the south-east of Monrovia, on the seaboard, as one goes from this place to Grand Bassa. Those within this circuit who make pretensions to civilization, are rather irregular and unsteady as to their place o f abode, it being a community o f individuals engaged principally in trade. Enough, however, are always at the place to justify, in the opinion of the conference, the appointment o f a missionary, whose labour is to be divided between the colonists and the natives within his reach. Some addition has been made during the past year to that little Church, and our missionary feels confident that the Lord is carrying on a work among that people. Brother Gloster Simpson was there last y e v, and has been reappointed this. For number o f Church members, size, and prospects o f the work there, see the statistics sent, Report on the Extension o f the W ork, &c. E d in a a n d G e a n d B a s s a C i r c u i t. Passing on thirty miles below the last-named place, you come to Grand Bassa, including Edina, Bassa Cove, Bexley, and now a native station named Peter Harris. Brother James S. Payne is already known as the preacher in charge o f this circuit. It is one o f our oldest stations, and has passed through a variety of adverses. W hile there has been no general revival of religion on this charge, the Lord has visited his people here during the last year, and greatly encouraged their hearts. W e have some sterling members on this circuit, though most o f them are poor, and put to it to get along in the world and provide themselves with the necessaries o f life. This does not exactly represent the condition of those settled in the little town o f Bexley, up the St. John s River, ten miles from the ocean. There the soil

145 L IB E R IA M ISSION is evidently more productive, and is laid, by the sturdy hands o f a few agriculturists there, under more constant and profitable requisition. To this settlement o f industrious farmers a small amount has been appropriated for a school. For the native station at Peter Harris, it is designed to have another school. This chief is very desirous of having his country enlightened and his people civilized by the intercourse o f Christian men. Bo repeatedly had this desire been expressed, that we did not feel at liberty to delay making efforts there any longer. In fact, the entire Bassa country may be regarded as a very promising field, which before long I hope to see studded throughout with stations, where the pure Gospel shall be preached, and S o u ls be converted unto God. L anesbobough. The population in and immediately about this place, may be known by a reference to the Report on Extension of Mission W ork ; and will be seen to be sufficiently large to justify the expenditures proposed for that place this year. The natives are said to be very willing, for the sake o f having a Christian teacher among them, to comply with almost any proposition that could be reasonably made to them. Thus far, since the establishment of a school there, they have behaved very creditably to themselves in everything, the neglect o f the salvation o f their souls excepted. This Bassa region o f country, having been longer under the influence of Christian civilization, and the native population, from their proximity and intercourse with the settlers there, having seen and known much about the institutions and spirit o f Christianity that others have not, it might be expected, what I believe is true, that they are more disposed to embrace the doctrines, and adopt the practices of Christianity, than natives in other parts of our work. Besides, these Lanesborough people might have been farther advanced, could a suitable person have been found to conduct that school, and properly attend to their spiritual instruction. This so far has been rather difficul t. Brother John L. Morris is appointed to that station, and I hope he will be successful. N e w - C e s s M is s io n. Till within the last two years, this place has been a notorious nest o f slaves, from time almost immemorial. At last they have been expelled hopelessly. Since that period the natives have expressed repeatedly their wish that a missionary might be sent to them, and a school established there. A brother was understood to be appointed to that field last year, but on account o f other controlling considerations, the intention was not carried out. You have only to refer to the sources of information above named, to ascertain satisfactorily the amount o f population, and other items o f intelligence that you may require. It is proposed to have a brother reside among them, to teach their children in week-day and in Sabbath school, and preach as opportunity may serve. Amounts have been appropriated for the support o f the missionary, and to erect suitable houses of native structure for the time being to meet the immediate necessities o f the mission. Brother John W. Harland, who speaks the Bassa tongue, has been set apart for this point. He certainly has our most fervent prayers, that he may be abundantly blessed to that people. SlNOE AND REEDSVILLE CIRCUIT. This embraces the settlement in Sinoe, and those along the Sinoe River, from three to six miles from its mouth, with contiguous native towns in what is well known by the name of the Kroo country. community. In many respects this too is a thriving In number it is next to Monrovia; but the largest portion o f the 19

146 146 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. inhabitants being lately arrived from the United States, they are struggling with all the difficulties incident to the new comer to this coast. But most of them are industrious, and many love the Lord. T o deprive them of the privileges of Christian worship, and Christian instruction for their children, would be a calamity that would embitter every condition in life. A fine revival of religion has been experienced on this circuit during the latter part o f the preceding year. It broke out in the Methodist congregation, and spread through all the settlements rapidly. Nearly one hundred souls were brought into the different Churches, and between fifty and sixty joined the Methodist Church. Our place there is too strait for us. A t Sinoe, next the ocean, our house o f worship is in a most deplorable condition. Last year one hundred dollars were given for the building o f a new one. Little was done, however, on account of difficulties that arose just at the proper season for building, and arrested the work till the most proper time for that purpose was past. I trust that during the present year something effectual will be done. A parsonage there is as much wanting as a church. One hundred and fifty dollars have been granted this year to repair it ; but it being so far gone as to render any repairs short-lived, it would, in my opinion, be the better economy to build a new one at once. W ith what has been given last year, 1 think our people there will build their own church. A t Reedsville the members o f the society have put up a little church sufficient for their present purposes. They have entreated for a teacher for their children, and a preacher being so situated up the river that during much of the time to get down to Sinoe is extremely hazardous. A t this point, as a preacher and teacher, brother Plato Hutt has been appointed, a devoted and successful minister of Jesus Christ. bless him, and them through him. Amen and amen! M o u n t E m o r y a n d C a p e P a l m a s. I doubt not God will These are situated without the strict limits of the Republic of Liberia, and within the jurisdiction of the Maryland colony. The work here is divided into two parts one among the colonists of the United States, the other among1the natives. Brother Francis Burns has had charge of this work, and reports as follows. W e incorporate this special report into his annual report as President of the Conference. C o l o n ia l S e t t l e m e n t s. Cape Palmas. The society there has passed through, during the year just concluded, a variety of adverse circumstances, as well as being the recipient o f many great mercies. Fifteen have been dropped and expelled; seven have removed from the station, or joined other Churches; and eight have died. W e now number in society two hundred and eleven, and three local preachers. Our congregations are good, both as to size and behaviour; and among our people there is very generally a strong desire to be Christians, and conform to all the peculiarities o f our beloved Church. W e continue to have our share o f influence in society, and hope to maintain, nay, increase it annually. I must again refer to our great need o f a sufficiently roomy and substantial meeting-house. So heavy have been the expenses of the mission in relation to the seminary, which necessarily has restricted and localized a large portion o f its means, that I have felt constrained to shut my mouth in reference lo nur wnnta at Cane Pslmao, Tkat Tioroncy being now Bomewhat got

147 LIB ERIA MISSION ten through with, I hope I shall be pardoned in most respectfully soliciting your attention to the fact, that would we maintain the proportionate degree o f influence we at present have among the citizens of Cape Palmas ; and would we so husband the fruits o f our own laboursand ministry, as to secure it in time to come, when this subject may be abundantly more important to us than now, a proper representation o f whatever is true, and honest, and just, and pure, and lovely, and o f good report in the doctrines, history, polity, and blessedness of our denomination ; we ought, if possible, neither to hesitate nor delay to have a house o f worship commensurate to our urgent necessities. Particulars I have stated before, and need not repeat them in order to your information. Week-day School. This institution for girls continues to attract unabated interest. It uniformly numbers about twenty-five pupils. This number might have been greatly increased, had not the teacher, sister Lavinia Johnson, been so constantly more or less indisposed as to place the idea o f augmentation wholly out of the question. No more light upon the condition and wants of this school, I presume, is necessary than I have given in my former communications.* Saabbth Schools. Of these we have two ; one at Mount Emory, averaging eighty, and another at Tubmantown, averaging forty; with two superintendents, twelve teachers, and four hundred volumes in the library. The donation sent us from the Sunday-School Union o f the Methodist Episcopal Church was most opportune, and the books are being read very extensively, and I trust doing great good. W o r k A m o n g t i i e N a t i v e s. W e still continue our brethren, Philip Gross, a local preacher,'and C. H. B. Scotland, an exhort r, as itinerants among the two tribes to which our labours are particularly directed. They each have a school assigned them. But so irregular art the boys in their attendance, notwithstanding all our efforts to the contrary, our success in teaching them is so far below what we had hoped, nay, anticipated, that now for effecting good our chief reliance is, under the blessing o f God, upon that system o f modified itinerancy which we have, under the direction o f brother Benham, established among them. W e have thought of recommending an entire withdrawal of the means given for schools at these places, to be appropriated in some more hopeful department; but we wait for advice. Gillibo. Brother Philip Gross is appointed to this tribe, embracing a numerous population, scattered over quite an extent of country. He visits their towns whenever practicable, talks to them individually or in groups, and by every means in his power endeavours to fix the truth in their hearts. Many hear; but their superstitions, pervading all ages and classes in society, and in the constructions o f their native teachers referable to every event, are so numerous and inwrought into the very being and government o f their tribes, that they are slow to practice the truth and bring forth fruit to the glory o f God. W e do not despair. W e know that, there are times when God s goodness and wisdom are as clearly seen in the manner by which he tries the faith, patience, and resignation o f his people, as when the wishes of his Church are immediately and marvellously granted. Our weekday and Sabbath school at this point has averaged, throughout the year 1850, sixi pupils. Barraka. Here brother Scotland has been appointed. He is a young man of * Since the above was written we have received information of the decease of sister Johnson. S e c r e t a r y.

148 148 M ISSIONARY RE PO RT. promise, with a wife speaks the Grebo language with perfect ease seems to love his work, and is quite confident of effecting good. The remarks made in relation to Gi libo, are applicable to this school. re the same. The number o f day and Sabbath scholars F^tBurns, President P ro Tem. Our Educational Interests in Liberia. In proportion as the slavery question presses upon the attention and consciences of the civilized world and the Christian Church, does the subject of education in Liberia become interesting. All eyes are turned towards this new Republic on the Western Coast of Africa, as the star of hope to the coloured people, both bond and free, in the United States. The Liberia Republic is establishing and extending itself; and its Christian population is in direct contact with the natives, both pagans and Mohammedans. Thus the Republic is indirectly a powerful missionary influence, and its moral and religious condition is a matter of grave concern to the Church. Hence the Protestant Christian Missions in Liberia are esential to the stability and prosperity of the Republic ; and the stability and prosperity of the Republic are necessary to the protection and action of the missions. It will thus appear, that the Christian education of the people is the legitimate work of the missions. And this education must comprehend the simple elements taught in common schools, and the higher branches of an English academic course; and, shortly, the elements of Latin and Greek, and the branches of natural science. All this is necessary to the stability and prosperity of this new Christian Republic, and the Church within her bosom. Perhaps the reader, accustomed to see the African race under the pressure of circumstances which crush them in America, will smile at the idea of introducing education among them, as described above. Let him patiently consider the whole subject, and probably he will be convinced that time, discipline, and grace, may yet elevate the African race to a respectable standing among the nations of the earth. The wise and the good do so believe. Our mission in Africa has acted on this assumption, and has given early attention to the subject of education. But we have been unfortunate in the loss of our teachers which we sent from this country, and we are

149 L IB E R IA M ISSIO N beginning to hope that coloured men can be prepared for this great work: indeed, we hope some are already prepared the persons mentioned in the report below are coloured men. In the autumn of 1849, the Rev. N. Bastion was sent to Liberia as Superintendent of the mission. The conference met in January, His attention was early called, to the state of our conference seminary?t Monrovia, and the missionary day-schools throughout the conference. The results are found in the extracts which follow, from his report made to the Board in the summer of 1850, upon his return. With reference to the seminary at Monrovia, he says: Immediately upon arriving at Monrovia, the painful information was gained that, excepting the Sabbath-school, our denomination was wholly destitute o f any kind of school, either for natives or citizens, in Monrovia, the capital of the Republic of Liberia. I walked up to the location of the seminary, and found the old story surmounted by a new one o f brick, and a new roof. The old stone-work had proved too weak to support the additional weight, and had cracked very much, which had occasioned the cracking of the brick-work ; so that the entire wall was very much rent in several places, and the building ready to fall down, being supported by timbers externally propping the fractured structure. I looked upon this extensive mission, thus destitute o f central educational power, as being, in one very general and important sense, like a great body without a heart. From what source were our schools, in all this mission and Republic, to be supplied with teachers? W ho was to educate our children in Africa? From what quarter were we to be supplied for the present, and for all the coming future, with a sufficient corps o f well-instructed coloured preachers to occupy and cultivate this great and enlarging field of Gospel labour? Preachers and teachers were all doing the best they could ; yet I found many o f our interesting youth drawn away from our congregations, and the children from our Sabbath-schools, through such influences as always arise in the absence o f sufficient educational advantages at home. Can a sufficient number o f teachers and ministers come from America? years o f experience give a negative answer. God, America has been permitted to do much. Fifteen In the providence of our gracious In the touching language o f our excellent President Roberts, Liberia is the offspring of American benevolence. Liberia feels, and gratefully acknowledges, all that America has done for her. And however much aid we may still be able and inclined to render Africa, (and she needs much from us,) however many white missionaries may yet go to Africa, America cannot supply a full body, or any adequate number of teachers and ministers for Africa. be coloured men. The general and common, and ultimately the entire supply, must And it is known that our coloured brethren generally, who come over, have but little correct education. Every country must rear its own ministers and teachers. And we have the mind in Liberia; it only needs cultivation the youth needs only to be polished after the similitude of a palace, and

150 1 5 0 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. they shall become beautiful corner-stones in the temple o f our God. The youth educated here is at home, in his own country; and if called out into the work of instruction, or o f the holy ministry, the expense o f his being sent over is avoided ; the expense, h a z a r d, and B u fferin g o f a d a n g e r o u s, tedious, and often fatal acclimation is avoided. H e already understands the condition, institutions, and wants of the country, and the customs, manners, and peculiarities of the people ; for he is himself one o f them, their son, their brother, their schoolmate ; and he is at once recognised and received, without needing time to wear himself into confidence and influence. These important considerations need not be urged they are adverted to merely to recall them to recollection. That every country must, to meet its own necessities, raise up its own teachers and ministers, is a truth that needs neither to be explained nor argued before this body. W hat is to be done? Let Africa help herself? She is not able to help herself. A s a nation, we owe her a d ebt; and as a denomination, we have plighted her our faith, in planting our mission there, and for many years inviting her children to our pale, and receiving them into it. Individuals, parents and their children, whole families, precious immortal souls, have flocked into our fold, there yielding to our affectionate Gospel call and in the sight o f Heaven we dare not desert them. They are looking up to us to be fed. W e have the food in abundance ; and the loving, all-constraining Spirit o f our Master will not let us withhold the mental nutriment for which they are famishing. And, unlike many others, they feel and deplore their ignorance ; and, with more than a docile spirit, implore us to instruct them. A lovely Monrovian youth, while making an address to our Dorcas Society there, turned to me, and with tears streaming from his eyes, said, 0, you will provide the means for us will you not 1 that we, too, like the youth of America, may become educated, that we may have understanding and intelligence, and not be ashamed to speak before you. my heart. His words, piercing like arrows, fastened in I found that the long-cherished idea of acollcge in Liberia would sleep no longer. I remembered that the martyr, Melville B. Cox, had suggested the great thought, that a school in Monrovia of a high grade, was a matter of primary necessity to the stability and prosperity of our mission in Africa. I remembered that this honoured Board had soon carried that thought into execution, and had founded the Liberia Conference Seminary, hallowed by the memory of the departed Burton that it had accomplished much good that our most talented young ministers and teachers, and interesting young women of Liberia, had, in two or three brief years, gained their superiority within its walls. I stood there, on the rocky summit of that consecrated hill, and saw this seminary, this interesting object of our affections, and o f our long-cherished hopes, and o f our deep solicitude, contributions, and prayers I saw it in ruins at my feet A s I stood here upon this hill o f victory, distressing thoughts rushed upon my m ind: were we to abandon to others the fields we had so long possessed and cultivated, at such a sacrifice o f men and treasure? W ere we to be driven from the centres o f influence in Africa, or to be greatly weakened in them, by neglecting the cause o f education, after having entered upon it with so much success? I had often seen the fate o f our denomination in the Far West. Such Under the circumstances, it was believed to be our duty to begin, at once, the re-edification of Liberia Conference Seminary from its ruins ; and by the most vigorous means to prosecute the work to its consummation. But the old building

151 L IB E R IA M ISSION would not stand, and we could not therefore repair it. and the brick very poor and soft structing the building from them. The stone was very small, The materials were unfit to admit of re-con- The question arose: Should we erect a small, cheap house, that might be made inconveniently to serve, in some sort, for two, three, or five years and be, as usual with our buildings in that country, a constant bill o f expense for repairs, and sourcc of discomfort and at the end of such time be, as it must, utterly insufficient for our rapidly growing wants. This appeared unwise : for it would at first cost half as much as a good building, be a constant tax for repairs, and for want of convenience it would incommode the school, and thus greatly retard the work of instruction. Y ou find Burton complaining of the old building in these respects, in his first report Poor buildings are poor things in Africa. The repairs soon amount to their value ; they stand but a few years; and, in the end. are worth nothing; so that cheap buildings are the most expensive in that country. It was therefore judged to be a dictate o f prudence and economy to avoid, indeed, all unnecessary expense,.and yet to erect a house that would accommodate our growing interests. W hat was considered to be such an edifice was planned ; and it was believed that five thousand dollars would be sufficient for its erection and completion. W e decided to biiild; but this sum was found finally to be too small an estimate. The old lot was too small for the plan of the new building. The vacant comer lot, east of ours, and adjoining it, running to Fort Stockton hill-summit, was to be bought, so as to locate the building in the centre of the two. Many additional expenses, as to the foundation, materials, and work, were ascertained to be necessary; and it was found that the entire expense of erecting and completely furnishing the building, according to the outline sketch and detailed plan forwarded to Dr. Durbin, from London, would cost eight thousand three hundred dollars. And it was only by an economical plan entered into with the builder, by advancing his son, a merchant, about one thousand dollars o f funds for the purchase o f goods, which could be advantageously used in paying for materials and work, that the entire expense was brought within this sum. It is the prevailing opinion, that the house, when completed, would be worth ten thousand dollars, either in Africa or America. What was to be done, in view of this increased probable expense 1 It was believed by the leading and most prudent men, in the Church and in the State, to be my duty to make a beginning, and throw myself on the kindness o f the Board and the Church, reposing on the kindly care o f our Heavenly Father, who, from the first, had cared for poor, bleeding, oppressed, and neglected Africa. But having counted the cost, from what source were the funds to come? The agent, brother M Gill, informed me it was certain, from the state of the accounts, that of the appropriation for 1849, at least two thousand dollars would remain unused at the end of the year. This was very encouraging. A superintendent for your mission having been appointed, and the expenses for the coming year thus increased, it was believed that the general appropriation for Liberia would not be less for 1850 than it had been for And although it had been intimated that a gradual reduction in the general appropriations for Africa would take place, we believed that under circumstances existing, upon due consideration, it would not be commenced this year; and twenty-one thousand dollars were assumed as the basis of our calculations. Strict examination being made into every expenditure of the mission, some were found to be wholly unnecessary, and others entirely unproductive. For reasons

152 1 5 2 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. which are given in the special account o f that field, Golah was left unsupplied for one year, according to the advice of a committee appointed by the conference specially to inquire into the expediency and propriety of such a measure, as seen in their report. From one thousand to twelve hundred dollars more were at once made available from this source alone. By slopping the printing of the Luminary for one year, another thousand dollars was gained. For reasons seen in the sequel, the missionaries were willing to do with less expense for repairs, and a smaller sum than usual would suffice for incidental expenses. W ith a view to place the mission-schools upon a self-supporting system, at as early a period as possible, additional preparations for manual labour were made; and several o f the boys having attained such age and such skill in labour, as to be able, wholly or partially, to earn their own support, a great reduction was made in the aggregate expenditure in supporting the mission boys. And the people o f Liberia and the members of the conference subscribed nearly another thousand dollars. In a w ord: the people generally, and all the brethren o f the conference, with the teachers, were greatly in favour o f the w ork; and many personal sacrifices were cheerfully made, willing to suffer for a time, if needful, that this greater, more permanent, and general interest might be promoted. Thus the entire amount appropriated by the conference estimating committee for 1850, exclusive o f the salary of the superintendent, but including all travelling and incidental expenses, will not quite reach twelve thousand dollars, as you have seen by the report of the committee from Africa, forwarded to your Corresponding Secretary; leaving eight thousand dollars for the Seminary, besides the two thousand dollars unused in the appropriation for The expenses for the erection of the Seminary, being, in gross, eight thousand three hundred dollars, were at once reduced three hundred dollars by the sale of the materials of the old building, and by the work of the mission carpenter two hundred dollars more. These sums, combined with the Liberia subscription o f one thousand dollars, left but six thousand eight hundred dollars necessary for the completion o f the work, exclusive of two hundred and fifty dollars paid in the purchase of the additional lot. Thus, out o f the ordinary annual appropriation and expenditure, we cultivate every productive partof our old mission field; we abandon or neglect no spot not long proved as sterile; we open two new fields among the heathen, and we save money enough to erect and finish a very permanent, neat, and convenient new Seminary building. appropriation. W e clear an edifice worth ten thousand dollars out o f one year s Here it was believed was ground for confidence and action at once, without the assumption o f unwarrantable responsibility. The lot o f ground was bought; and the written contract, which has been forwarded to you, was entered into with a responsible man, and a competent builder. The necessary appropriation was recorded on the estimates for 1850, and the agent directed to pay quarterly, as the work should progress. And, as you have seen in the contract, the work is under the constant inspection of a building committee, with President Roberts as its chairman; and the payments are withheld unless the work is approved by them. The house is to be completed by January 1, 1851.

153 L IB E R IA M ISSIO N S e m in a r y B u il d in g. The following is a brief general description of i t A s all soft woods, and indeed almost any wood used in building, is quickly destroyed in Africa by the ants, especially when laid near the ground, so as to be damp, or kept from the light, it was determined to build with brick and the most durable hard woods. Accordingly the walls are all of hard-burnt brick. The general dimensions are, thirty-three feet wide and fortythree feet long; the foundations of stone.laid in goodlime mortar, and rising two feet above the ground, with openings for ventilation under the first floor. The building is two stories high. The first story is twelve feet in the clear, and the second eleven feet; and above is a spacious and well finished attic. A piazza eight feet wide surrounds the whole building. It is two stories, corresponding with the stories of the main edifice. It is supported by brick columns, extending from the lower to the second floor; and above these well-turned Doric columns. It is divided within into suitable rooms for conducting a liberal school on an enlarged scale. It is probably the most capacious and substantial edifice in the republic. The contract for building this edifice, including two lightning rods, platforms, desks, tables, six dozen Windsor chairs, Venetian window blinds, shelves, and everything necessary in furnishing and fitting the building for well-conducting the school, was taken at $8,300. The source from whence this money is derived, is stated above. It gives us great pleasure to say that there is good hope at present that the board of instruction can be efficiently organized shortly. S c h o o l s f o r N a t i v e C h il d r e n. One of the most efficient branches of the mission, is, schools for native children. to be sent and withdrawn at pleasure. At first, these schools allowed the children The consequence was, that but little progress was made in moral education, or instruction in letters; and even the pupils which were retained and pretty well educated, when they left the schools returned to the bush or savage life. Thus the fruits of the schools were lost to a great extent to the mission. This state of the schools' led to a thorough inquiry into their condition, and the best man- 20

154 1 5 4 M ISSIO N A R Y R E P O R T. ner of conducting them. At the session of the conference in Monrovia, in January, 1850, a committee was appointed to report a system on which these schools should be conducted ; their inquiry led to the conclusions contained in the following resolutions : It will be perceived that the native boys and girls, become apprentices legally in the school, and that the mission authorities may, after they have remained in the'school four years, and have attained the age of eighteen years, bind them out as apprentices to mechanics or farmers, to serve to the end of their general apprenticeship. They will thus improve, if not complete, their mechanical or agricultural knowledge, which they began to obtain during their pupilage in the school. If this system is faithfully carried out, the native youth taken into the schools will be taught letters, and Christian doctrines, and morals, and, at the same time, some mechanical art, or a knowledge of husbandry ; and thus be fitted for the state of Christian society. It will be perceived that the native children in these schools are supported at the expense of the mission: they must be lodged, boarded, and clothed ; thus increasing the expense of the mission. Their parents afford them no support in the schools ; clothing and goods suited to a warm elimate are valuable donations to this mission. They may be sent to care of Rev. G. Lane, Treasurer, 200 Mulberry-street, New-York. The resolutions reported by the committee, and adopted by the conference, are as follows, viz : 1. That no child shall be received into the mission, and be entitled to support, only at the session of the annual conference, and by the consent of the president of said annual conference, and the concurrence of the estimating financial committee ; action on the case o f children, presented for support by the mission, shall take place in the sessions of this committee. 2. No ioy-shall be received into the mission, and be entitled to be supported by it, until he shall have arrived at the age o f fourteen years. Girls may be received at any age, and entitled to support, at the discretion of the president and committee. 3. Nor shall any child be received into the mission for education and support, for a less term than four years. 4. And all native boys that shall have been supported by the mission so long as four years^and who are as much as eighteen years old, shall thenceforward support themselves in the mission ; or, at the option o f the president and committee, they shall be apprenticed to some one, who may be a mechanic or farmer, until their general apprenticeship shall be out Nor shall any expense accrue to the mission on account o f the boys, after said term of four years shall have expired.

155 LIB E R IA MISSION And no boy shall be received into the mission, and be entitled to support, without being first indentured legally, with the above privilege granted o f again apprenticing him to another person, if thought expedient, as above stated. 6. And no mission school o f native children shall have more than twenty in number supported by the mission at any one time. And it is further resolved: 1. That every person having mission children under his or her eare, shall make a quarterly report to the Superintendent of the mission, in writing, to be forwarded to him, wherever he may be, by the earliest opportunity. This report shall contain a full account o f the number of children, and the condition of the school. And they shall make a very full annual report of their schools, during the session of the annual conference, to the president, and financial or estimating committee ; and they shall receive compensation only for the time the children are actually under their care, and supported by them. Persons having these children intrusted to their care, sha'l be required to give a satisfactory account to the committee in case any abscond ; showing that this has been sedulously guarded against, and that timely and vigorous means have been used to restore or regain them. 2. A ll the native male schools shall be diligently and vigorously taught four hours per day, five days in the week, v iz: from ten o clock in the morning until two o clock in the afternoon. The remaining portion of each day the children shall be diligently instructed and exerdsed in some useful industrial pursuit. The great end aimed at will be to give these youth a plain educauon, to lead them to adopt the modes and habits of civilized life, to train them, and rear them up as Christians, and to bring them to adopt such habits of industry and economy, as that, when no longer supported by the mission, they may be found good citizens, well able to support and take care of themselves. 3. A ll the teachers of all our schools, as well as the schools, whether composed o f the children of Liberians or natives, shall be subject to the authoritative superintendence, inspection, and control of the preacher in whose charge the school may be located, and to the general superintendence of the Presiding Elder o f the district. But this superintendence shall not proceed so as to interrupt the proper manage, merit, conduct, and continuance of the school, upon enlightened and true educational principles, but it is intended only to forward this great end. And the teachers shall receive payment o f their salaries only in proportion to their faithfulness in teaching, and the number o f months the school shall be in actual operation. Monrovia, Liberia, Jan. 14,1850. The Rev. N. Bastion, superintendent in 1850, afforded his counsel in framing the above plan for native schools. report to the Board, he gives the following table of W EEK-D AY MISSION SCHOOLS IN LIBERIA. In his Location. Scholars. Teachers. Salary. Cape Mount,.. Native* 10 W. H. Payne, Missionary, Monrovia 10 Mrs. Bastion and assistant, Citizens* Matthews, t B. and assistant Upper Caldwell Eunice Moore,.

156 1 5 6 M ISSIO N A RY R E P O R T. Location. Scholars. Teachers. Salary. Kentucky. Native* 22 R e v russel, Sup t.,. $100 White Plains tt * 30 John Clark, (native,). 200 Millsburg t 18 Mrs. A. Wilkins,. 300 Cape Palmas <c * 20 P. Gross, (one to be sup.,). 250 tt. Citizens 25 Lavinia Johnson,. 250 Lanesboro. Native* Hanson, Blue Barra. Greenville. Citizens 30 D. C. M Farland, Sinoun Co.. te 20 A B u p p ly,.. 75 u * 6 Go to M Farland s school.. Those marked * are for boys only, and those marked t for girls only. cost of boarding each scholar is $15, except at Millsburg, where it is $26. Mission Property* The committee appointed to consider the state o f mission property, beg leave to make the following report: Your committee having in the best possible way possessed themselves of information in regard to such property within the bounds of this conference and mission, presents the condition, state, and amount of property, as follows : M o n r o v i a D i s t r i c t. In Monrovia, is one mission-house or parsonage, in tolerably good condition but needs repairs to the amount o f $50, and valued at $2,500. The printing office, a stone building, one story, at present used as chapel or house o f worship, requires repairs to the amount o f $100, and is valued at $500. The seminary now being finished, composed of brick two stories, and a foundation of stone, with piazza on all sides supported by columns, and o f the best finish which the country can afford, is valued at $12,000, including the two lots upon which it stands, fenced in. New-Georgia. Here is one church in a bad condition, requiring $150 for repairs, valued in its present condition at $100. Lower Caldwell. One frame church in a very bad condition, so much so as to be considered dangerous to use ; it is valued in its present condition at $ 5 0 ; amount necessary for repairs $150. A t Virginia is one meeting.house of native structure, worth $10. TJpper Caldwell, one church in bad condition, and valued at $30. materials principally o f brick, is in course of erection by the people. The A new one, Kentucky has one comfortable church lately erected, and valued at $200. A t Millsburg is one frame house denominated teacher-house, which stands connected with two lots, and valued at $75 ; also the female academy, a brick house, two stories high, double piazza in front and shed in the rear, with which are connected a stone kitchen, one or more out-houses, and two lots, valued altogether at $4,000. A t Heddingtonis one frame mission-house, much dilapidated, and not at present tenantable, valued at $150 ; also a small kitchen. Hobertsville has a parsonage o f frame construction, which needs some repairs, to the amount of $40, and one meeting-house of native structure, and two inconsiderable native houses ; altogether valued at $210. A t Grand Cape Mount is one mission-house o f native structure, valued at $56, in pretty good condition ; also one school-house of same quality, valued at $7, not

157 L IB E R IA M ISSIO N. 157 in a good condition. In consideration o f the inconvenience o f the school-house at this place, owing to its small size, and as there is no meeting-house, it is recommended that there be erected on the station a house o f sufficient dimensions to suit the purposes of both school and worship. A t Edina, is one misbion-house or parsonage with lot, valued at $250. property at this place is represented to be in a very decaying condition, and almost useless in the rainy season. The location is represented as being unhealthy, and rendered so by its lowness ; it is overflowed in part in the rainy season. From the continual repairs necessary for the house it being old, and the timbers not of the best to build is considered economy. A t M ount Hall, a former native station among the Bassas, there is a small house o f native structure, but so far destroyed as to be no longer serviceable. A t Lanesborough is a small house, but it needs much repairs. In order to meet the wants o f this station, it is recommended that the property here be improved by repairs and additions. The present property here is valued at $ 2 5 ; and necessary to repairs, & c., the amount o f $125. New Cessters. It is recommended that $75 be appropriated for the erection of several houses for this station. A t Marshall is one frame church, in a very bad condition, valued at $50 ; and one mission house of native structure, valued at $30. A t Cape Palmas one good dwelling-house, forty-five feet in length by sixteen in breadth, with a piazza in front eight feet wide, and a tier o f rooms, three in number, occupying the place o f the back piazza, eight feet in width; also the main body of the house is a story and a half high, with two large rooms and a bed room on the lower floor, and the same number corresponding to those in size upon the upper floor; two dormar-windows in each side o f the roof. There is also a kitchen twenty-eight feet by twelve, or kitchen and store-room, divided by a partition, forming rooms on the lower floor and two in the attic ; also there are a hen-house and two other small houses: all of which are valued at $2,500. There is also on this charge one school and church, forty-five feet by eighteen ; a few repairs are recommended, among which are, a new end in the parsonage, and sash with glassj which latter is important in the rainy season. The repairs now important, exclusive of sash, require $50. A t Gillibo, a native station, is a frame house for the teacher, twenty-five feet by fourteen, one story and a half high, with a piazza in front ; also one at Barraka, twenty feet by twelve, height and piazza as above-named at Gillibo. Greenville Sinou, one dwelling-house* twenty-four feet long by eighteen wide, standing on blocks ; it is in a very dilapidated condition, and will very soon need entire rebuilding ; worth $150 ; the kitchen is in a similar condition. Respectfully submitted, B. R. W i l s o n. * J. W. R o b e r t s. A. H e r r i n s. G. S im p s o n. The

158 1 5 8 MISSIONARY REPO RT. The extension of the work in Africa claimed the attention of the Liberia Conference at its late session. committee will be found below. The report of their From it we gather: 1. That the one hundred and forty thousand natives within the republic are accessible at many important points. 2. That the conference could obtain a few men, now in the local ranks, for the enlargement of its work, and a few for teaching common schools, if they had the means of paying these men. W e are persuaded that our mission conference in Liberia ought to enlarge its work, especially in the native towns, where the people are comparatively settled. These offer more fruitful fields for missions than wandering tribes. If an active mission were established in each principal native town, with a good church, and a good school house, aad a good parsonage, the mission would give stability and prosperity to the town, and thus become the nucleus of a larger and better population. Cannot the mission become the heart and soul of the town, and not the town of the mission? Let the conference in Liberia carefully inquire into this matter; and if it will do its part in prosecuting the mission in Africa, and the Churches in Africa will do their part towards bearing the expenses of the same, the Church at home will not withhold her support. Report on the Extension of the Mission. The Committee on the Extension of the Missionary operations within the bounds of the conference, beg leave to report as follows : L M e s s u r a d o D i s t r i c t. 1. Grand Cape Mount. This is our outer station on the north w est It is in the Vey country, the most intelligent tribe o f Africans near us, indicating quite an inclination to civilization. Now that the slave-trade in this region is broken up, they are loud in their calls for missionaries and for schools. Lugary, Manna Rock, Gallinas, once the stronghold of the slave, are all anxiously begging for missionaries. Prospects o f great good are before us in that country. Your committee, however, recommend a mission at present to only one of those places, Manna Rock, a district in which is a population of several thousands. 2. Little Cape Mount also presents to us an inviting field for labour. 3. The Goulah Mission, our most interior station, was suspended for one year, that the expenses might be applied to our high school. perhaps ten thousand, kind, teachable, and promising. This is a populous tribe,

159 L IB E R IA M ISSIO N Sobertsville and Heddington, our oldest native stations. The remains ol much of the good done exist, and the present missionary seems gteatly encouraged by signs of success. This region o f country, in comparison with others within th bounds of our conference, is very sparsely settled by a wandering people, mostly strangers. 5. M illsburgh and W hite Plains. These arc among our most prosperous mission Btations. Much care and expense have been taken to make them so. Your committee would call the attention of the conference to the increase of native population on the south of the S t Paul s, opposite to Millsburgh. Hundreds of Goulahs are leaving their country and settling amongst our people, and are thus indicating their disposition to seek civilization and the light of the Gospel. 6. Kentucky, Upper Caldwell, and adjacent Deytowns. Kentucky is a new settlement of Americans, a growing forming district, and, like most of our new settlements, needs much careful instruction. Upper Caldwell is an old station. Th«natives too, Goulahs, are settling in New-Kentucky. Our Manual-Labour School was, for several important considerations, removed from Robertsville to this place in January, Brumleys and Willies, and other Deytowns, so long opposed to anything like the preaching o f the Gospel amongst them, have consented to protect and encourage the missionaries, if sent. 7. Virginia and Lower Caldwell. These are American towns, receiving, at this time, one-half of the emigrants to this republic. Streets swarming with children greet the eye children, whose parents are struggling with the very many temporal, trying, and sometimes suffering incidents of this new country; poor and illiterate, as most emigrants to this country must be ; emancipated mostly without money or opportunity of bettering their condition. Your committee recommends that schools be established at these two places ; and.that $100 be appropriated for Virginia, and $150 for Caldwell, this year. Important points like these should not be neglected. W ith these appropriations the committee think the people can maintain their schools. 8. N ew-georgia. This is a settlement of recaptured Africans Congoes and Eboes who have married American women. Although natives, they are freeholding citizens of this republic. As natives, they need all the light and instruction they can get. Concentrated in this place are most o f the Congoes captured in the slave-ship Pons. To this place go many of our own recaptives. The conference will perceive at once the great need there is of a school at this place. I f New-Georgia could be made a separate station, cut off from the St. Paul s circuit, and the charge of the Church and school intrusted to one of our preachers, a good school could be taught with but little additional expense. 9. Monrovia. Our oldest, largest, most intelligent, and wealthy station. Here is our largest Church. The people have much of the spirit of missions and benevolence. In this respect, they are equal to any people, contributing according as God hath prospered them. Something now, however, should be done for the native population in and around Monrovia. The liberal donations that could be obtained annually, if applied in this way, would go far towards supporting a domestic mission in this town. II. G r a n d B a s s a D i s t r i c t. 1. Marshall. Much has been expended in this place, it is to be feared, to little purpose. There are, however, some good people, and a rising generation of children claiming our attention and sympathy. Several native towns in the vicinity are in

160 160 MISSIONARY REPO RT. viting us, and have given signs of encouragement to labour among them. Taking Marshall and the native towns together, they would offer a field o f usefulness for a diligent man. 2. Edina, Bassa Cove, and Bexley. These form one o f the counties of this republic. They are growing, enterprising, and industrious. Edina and Bassa Cove have no schools. The people have showed quite a zeal, not only in building and repairing churches, but in domestic missions among the natives, and contributing to the missionary funds. A majority, like the rest of our colonists, are poor and illiterate. Your committee recommend that schools be established in both these towns. A growing population o f civilized and Christianized people, who must make au impression upon the heathen, needs and calls for good schools. Bexley is provided for. 3. Lanesborough is situated among the Bassas, a powerful and populous tribe of Africans ten thousand would be far from an over-estimate. They are a located people, permanent in their towns and country. Amongst such our missionaries should operate. In and about Lanesborough are about one thousand six hundred people. Ought not a permanent building and more selid operations be carried on at that place? 4. P eter Harris, an African orator of great power and influence, has made repeated application (promising protection and friendly influence) for schools and preaching. His town, says the Presiding Elder o f that district, is but a few miles from Bassa Cove, and can be reached by land or water conveniently. Its population, and that o f the adjacent towns, are worthy o f a trial numbering about five thousand. 5. Grand Cffrah. Trade Town, Timbo, and River Cess, are asking missions irom our Church. T o these densely-populated places great trading stations for all nations engaged in African commerce, growing still more important and giving us the preference we look with hope, that the Board will enable us to take them all up. W e have several men well qualified for the work in our local ranks, who could be employed were the means at hand. Your committee recommend that the brethren in this country look around them, and see to what extent the chiefs o f these places -will protect and defend, and use their influence in favour o f missionary operations. 6. New Cess. W e are glad that something is now being done in this country. Where the slaver once lived the missionary of the Cross labours. God sustain him! HI. C a p e P a l m a s D i s t r i c t. 1. Harper and Tubman Town This district is chiefly in the Maryland colony. Our mission hath planted its standard strongly there. Our members increase with the increase o f the people. The Presiding Elder o f the district, brother F. Burns, says, that from several towns quite interior has application been made to me for a teacher. But it is only in the vicinity o f Cape Palmas that at present a promising opening is made, embracing what is properly called the Cape Palmas people and their allies, the Grayways. The former are immediately about us, within half a mile at the farthest; the latter distant ten miles below us, on the beach. They are four thousand in number, at least. Among them a stirring, zealous, faithful missionary might, I think, with advantage be employed. The conference would do w ell to lay hold on these Cape Palmas and Grayway people now. In this colony are other missions, with abundance o f means of every kind to gain access, to make influence and maintain it important colony. W e must be diligent, and well perform our part in this

161 L IB E R IA M ISSIO N Sinoe. This is a distinct county of our republic, of great and growing importance, requiring as much attention as any other portion of our work. W e think Sinoe has been too much overlooked. Greenville, Louisiana, and Reedsville are the settlements. Good schools, and an enlargement of the work, could it be done, is much needed in this county. Our mission has taken strong ground, and is increasing. Other denominations are doing much, and are strong. Your committee would recommend that a school be immediately established at Reedsville, and that $150 be appropriated towards maintaining it. It is a new settlement, containing some thirty children, and no one living in it competent to teach even an infant class in a Sabbath school-. The inhabitants are from the State of Mississippi are mostly Methodists. Blue Barre, too, opposite Greenville, on the south side of Sinoe, claims our attention. What has become o f our native school at that place? In a population of two thousand souls, no such point should be allowed to fail for want, of activity and means. With these remarks, your committee submit this report to the conference. A. F. R u s s e l l, } W. H. P a y n e, > Committee, February 3, A. D. W il l ia m s, j /Stations of the Preachers for M o n r o v ia D i s t r i c t. Millsburgh and White Plains, J. W. Roberts, Presiding Elder, and preacher in charge. Robertsville and Heddington Circuit, Jas. Byrd. Upper Caldwell and Deytown Circuit, B. B. Wilson. Lower Caldwell and New-Georgia Circuit, D. Ware and W. J. Tyler. Monrovia, A. F. Russell, and A. D. Williams, supernumerary. Mission to natives in and about Monrovia, H. B. Matthews. Cape Mount Mission, W. H. Payne. B a s s a D i s t r i c t. Bassa Circuit, J. S. Payne, Presiding Elder, and preacher in charge, with S. J Matthews, assistant, and James Moore, supernumerary. Lanesborough, J. L. Morris. New-Cess Mission, J. W. Harland. C a p e P a l m a s D i s t r ic t. Cape Palmas Circuit, F. Burns, Presiding Elder, and preacher in charge, with J. G. Thompson, assistant. Barraka, one to be supplied. Gillibo, one to be supplied. Sinoe and Reedsville Circuit, Amos Herring, with Plato Hutt, assistant. The next conference meets at Millsburgh, January 9, N o t e. Those names in italic are Elders. orders. James Byrd and H. B. Matthews are Deacons elect. 21 W. H. Payne was elected to Elders

162 162 M ISSIONARY REPO RT. Numbers in Society, January, Momben in Society. Local Pnaebcn. Probations!«, Robertsville and Heddington Millsburg and White Plains Upper Caldwell Circuit Lower Caldwell Circuit M o n r o v i a Bassa C ircu it Marshall C i r c n i t Mount Emory, or Cape Palmas Sinoe C ircu it , Members, January, Showing an increase on the whole of 87 persons. N o te s. 1. Four members have been added to the conference on trial. 2. The conference minutes show that they have this year contributed in cash and labour, two thousand two hundred and eighty-one dollars and sixty-six cents, for the building and repairing o f churches, and one hundred dollars towards the support and education o f Charles Pitman, now in the United States, making an aggregate of $2, * 3. By resolution of the conference, the new Hymn Book was to be introduced into all their congregations on the first Sabbath in March, * It is proper to say that nearly the whole o f this amount was contributed in labour and materials for building and repairs, in the several branches of the mission, as there is very little money in circulation in the Republic, except in the town of Monrovia.

163 APPROPRIATIONS FOR Foreign Missions. L i b e r i a...$19, Contingent for a new mission (interior)... 3, S o u th A m e r ic a... 1, Contingent for extending the m ission... 1, C h i n a... 10, G e r m a n y... 10, O re g o n, C a lifo r n ia, and N e w - M e x i c o... 15, Contingent... 10, $69, German Missions. Under care o f New-York Conference,... $13, Ohio " 12, «Illinois 9, $35, Foreign Populations, other than German, within Conferences. * Black River Conference,...$1, Wisconsin 2, Rock River 1, Erie « Pittsburgh « Michigan 1, New-York 3, Oneida _ Iowa Ohio « $10,550 00

164 1 6 4 MISSIONARY REPO RT. Indian Missions. Oneida Conference,... $ Black River Michigan 6, Contingent for the extension of the mission Wisconsin Conference Missouri «2, $ 11, Domestic work, missions to English populations within the bounds of the several Conferences... $39, Contingent w ants... 1, Incidental Expenses $41, Total o f Appropriations,... $167, MISSIONARIES SENT TO FOREIGN MISSIONS, Time of Departure. G erm a n y. Mav 20th, Rev. C. H. Doering and family. Do. Rev. Lewis Nippert, since married. Do. March 29th, Rev. H. Nuelson and family. O r e g o n a n d C a l if o r n ia. Sept 13th, Rev. F. S. Hoyt and lady, Oregon. Do. do. Rev. J. Flinn, Do/% do. Rev. S. D. Simonds and lady, California. Do. do. Rev. E. Bannister and family, Do? do. Rev. M. C. Briggs, Do. do. March 28th, Rev. C. S. Kingsley and lady,. Oregon. Do. do. Rev. L. T. Woodward and lady, Do. do. ««Rev. C. Maclay and lady, California. Do. do. Rev. D. A. Dryden and lady, Do. do. Rev. A. L. S. Bateman, «N e w - M e x ic o. Sept. 31st, Rev. E. G. Nicholson and family C h in a. March 19th, Rev. Isaac W. W iley, M. Dff and lady. Do. Rev. J. Colder and lady. Do. «Miss Mary Seely.

165 TREASURER S ACCOUNT. Missionary Society o f the Methodist Episcopal Church, in account with G. Lane, Treasurer. CR. BY CASH RECEIVED FKOBI SUNDRIES, VIZ. --- New-York Conference May. C. Parker, N. Y., annual subscription, by S. Dando... $10 00 Rent of Mission house, one quarter North Newburgh, by Rev. C. W. Carpenter Proceeds o f carpets sold belonging to Mission house Hamden & Walton, by Rev. D. Gibson, viz.: Walton, $8 64; Den, $2 1 1 ; W eeds, $2 ; Hamden Village,$3 51; Hamden Hill, $2 16; Phelps s School, $2 13; Legnors, 97 cts J. Mazetta, N. Y Bedford-st. Ch., N. Y., Rev. S. Vandusen Windham circuit, by Rev. M. M. Curtiss, to make Amzy Doolittle life-member Parent Soc Thirtieth-st. Ch., N. Y., to make Rev. E. O. Haven life-member Parent Soc., by Rev. J. Longking Newcastle Juvenile Miss. Soc., by Rev. J. Z. Nichols, to make Wm. F. Horton and Albert B. Sarles life-members Parent Soc Putnam Valley circuit, by Rev. T. Edwards Washington-st. German Mission, Rev. J. Swahlen Matteawan, coll., $18 : S. School, $5 : by Rev. B. M. Genung Cortlandt circuit, by Rev. Elbert Osborn, viz.: Deanesville Female Miss. Soc., $35 60, to make Mrs. Lydia A. Purdy, Mrs Polly Webb, and Miss Mary A. Barnum, life-members Female Miss. Soc ; two classes at Golden s Bridge, $26 59, to make Miss Patience Frost, and Miss Hannah Mead life-members Female Miss. S o c.; a friend of missions, $3 ; two children, Ophelia and George J. Todd, 47 cts.; Mount Zion, $1 03 ; $>50 paid over to the Female Miss. Soc Rye, by Rev. D. Devinne, to make the following life-members: Joseph Parker, Philemon Halsted, and David H. M e a d Glenham, by Rev. F. Donnelly Spencertown, $17 84; Chatham Four Corners, $8 16; Rev. J. Northrop, Miss L. Niles, W. P. Clarke, David Wager, Jr., and W m. Higgins, each $5, $40, to make Mrs. Orra Northrop and Stephen Willett life-members Parent S o c.; part o f a bequest of Lois Northrop, deceased, of South Durham, N. Y., bv Rev. J. Northrop, executor, $30, $20 o f which to make Mrs. Catharine L. Griffen life-member Parent Soc., by Rev. A. H. Ferguson Copake circuit, by Rev. J. Ham A Carried over, $502 77

166 2 TREASURER S ACCOUNT. 1850, Brought forward, $ May, Reuben Barnes, Poughkeepsie, Cannon-st. Ch., for the German Home Missions, by Rev. G. F. Kettell, $35 ; general collec. tions, Monroe circuit, by Rev. A. C. Fields Sing-Sing, by Rev. J. B Beach, additional German Mission, Schenectady, by Rev. J. Graw Do. do, Poughkeepsie, by Rev. D. Durstein Do. do. Rochester, by Rev. J. Sauter Do. do. Newark, by Rev. J. Swahlen Do. do. Albany, by Rev. A. R o m ig Do. do. Philadelphia, by Rev. C. F. Grimm Pine Plains, by Rev. Thomas Ellis Hillsdale, by Rev. D L. Marks Middletown and Bethel, by Rev. C. Isham Amenia circuit, by Rev. L. H. King, $5 from Rev A. H unt Saugerties, by Rev. P. C. Oakley, additional South Lee, by Rev. J. H. Lent Prattsville, by Rev. A. Lee Salisbury, by Rev. J. Seys, additional Poughkeepsie, by G. F. Kettell Lexington circuit, by Rev. W. F. G ou ld Catskill circuit, by Rev. W. C. Smith, viz*: Mrs. C. Beatty, $1; Miss C. Cochran, $ 1 ; J. S. W olcott, $ W est Taglikanic, by Rev. S. M. Knapp, additional Newburgh, by Rev. J. L. Gilder Tyringham, M ass, by Rev. R. W. Keeler Charlotte circuit, by Rev. H. Lamont, to make Mrs. Julia Ana Adams life-m em ber Pleasant Valley S. S., by Rev. L. B. Andrus Liberty, by J, B. Bucldey, tr *» Greenwich, by Rev. C Gorse, v iz.: Female Miss. Soc., to make Ann E. Reynolds life-member Parent Soc., and Greenwich, to make Mr. Jonathan A. Close life-member Parent Soc Fishkill West, by Rev. M. Vandusen, $20 to make Mrs. Ann Vandusen life-member Marbletown circuit, by Rev. W. H. Smith S Great Barrington, by Rev. W. S. Stilwell, to make Lucinda C. Stilwell life-member Female Miss Soc... $10 Sullivan circuit, by Rev. W. Bloomer, additional Mrs. M. Blasdell, Coeymans, by Rev. P. L Hoyt Canaan, by Rev. G. Kerr Plattekill and New-Paltz, by Rev. A S. Lakin Delaware Mission, by Rev. W m. Blake, Jr Cannonsvile circuit, by Rev. O. P. Matthews Hyde Park, by Rev. W m Ostrander Hartville Mission, by Rev. R. Iliscox Tarrytown, by Rev C. C. Keys, viz.: Preacher s Class, $4 ; J. Leonard s Class, $2 12; S. School collection, $ Ellenville, by Rev. T. ISIewman Esopus, by Rev. J. P. Hermance Lee, by Rev. P. W ard & Napanock, to make Mrs. Jane Buck life-member of Female Miss. Soc... $10 German Mission, Bloomingdale, by Rev. W. Schwartz Female Miss. Soc. o f N. Y -, at their Anniversary Collection at Anniversary of Parent Soc An unknown friend, at Anniversary, Grcene-st Mulberry-st Ch. Miss, and S. School Soc., N. Y., on their pledge of $1000 for China, by J. Graydon, tr., to make the following Carried over, $1,921 96

167 t r e a s u r e r s a c c o u n t Brought forward, $1, May. life-members: Miss Sarah E. Day, Harriet Griswold, Cornelia Keeler, Theodore F. Lyon, and Laban Jacobs Saugerties. by Rev. B. Redford, additional Western Gorman Mission, by Rev. T. Steck (1 W oodstock, by Rev. N. R ic e Rhinebeck, by Rev. L. W. Peck, less $50 paid to brother Seys to purchase goods for Africa Red Hook, by Rev. J. N. Shaffer, S. School misionary box, $2 25 Do. do. collection Croton circuit, by Rev. J Croft New Concord, by Rev. T. Jeralds... 6G 00 Gilboa circuit, by Rev. R. S. Scott, for Female Miss. Soc $25 Matteawan, A. L. Ackerman, by Rev. B. M. Genung Westboro, by Rev. A. Vail Duichess circuit, by Rev. D. B. Turner, $10 to make Mrs. Thankful L. Turner life-member Female Miss. Soc Greensburg circuit, by Rev. J. Campbell, Mrs. Miller s Tis but box 1 62 Delhi, by Rev. T. Carter, additional Kortright circuit, by Rev. J. W ells Norfolk circuit, by Rev. J. M. Robinson Jefferson circuit, by Rev. W. B. Mitchell Franklin, by Rev. J. C. Chatterton, Rev. J. W. Smith life-member Do. bequest, by Sarah Mills, deceased Egremont, hy Rev. G. Horton, additional Canaan, by Rev. G. Kerr, additional Milton and Marlboro, by Rev. T. F. R. Mercein f> Sheffield, ' do. ~ do New-W indsor, by Rev. D. Holm es Middletown circuit, by Rev. E. S. Stout W est Stockbridge, $8 ; Richmond, $23 ; by Rev. J. Davies R. S., for Disciplines for Mission in Germany Rossville, by Rev. T. Osborn N. & W. B. Worrall, N. Y., bequest of Mr. Henry Worrall Durham, by Rev. S. Fitch, Jr Coeymans circuit, by Rev. D. I. Wright North-East, by Rev. J. L. Dickerson, to make three life-members Fishkill Landing, by G B. Brinckerhoff, Esq Sundry annual subscribers, by S. Dando W esley F. Burgess, N. Y., by S. Dando L Kirby, N. Y., $10 ; Mary Ann Cobb, $2; Wm. Howe, $5 ; E. S. Halsted, $2 ; J. Falconer, $ Hannah Wilson, Hamden, by Rev. D. Gibson Forty-first-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. T. Bainbridge Mrs. E. Livingston, by Dr. Durbin Vestry-st. Ch., N. Y-, by Rev. D. W. C lark Timothy Miss Araminta Scutt, by G. T. C obb....' South Lee, by Rev. I. H -Lent Lenox, by Rev. L M. K. Pease Milan, W idow o f Rev. S. Cochran Sundries, by S. Dando June. Intsrest from legacy, by E. L. Fancher, Esq Mrs. Clark, N. Y Female Miss. Soc. o f N. Y., Mrs. C. A. Burling, tr... I l l 12 Rev J. bongking, N. Y A friend t<» missi^is Pawliugs circuit, by Rev A. Davis S. Merrill, $5 ; I. Brinkley, $2 ; I. Robertson, $5, by S. Dando Estate of Geo. Suckley, deceased, annual subscription Carried over, $3,2u7 17

168 4 TREASURER S ACCOUNT Brought forward, $3, June. Win. P. Lyon s class, quarterly collection, Tarrytown, N. Y., by Rev. P. P. Sandford Gilbert Y ork, by Stephen Dando July. A friend to missions Richard Moore, annual subscription, by S. D an d o Jos. Higgs s class, N. Y, $2 50 ; D. Miller, N. Y., $2 ; I. R. Barnum, N. Y., annual subscription, $2 ; by S. Dando J. Hadden, and S. Halstead, each $2, annual subscriptions, by S. Dando Aug. Capt. Freeman, N. Y., by S. Dando J. Leonard s class, Tarrytown, by Rev. P. P. Sandford A friend to missions Satterleetown, by N. Strong, superintendent A friend to missions C.E. Estes E W. Coleman Sept. <e Humility T. B. Mabee s class, Tarrytown, by Rev. P. P. Sandford Proceeds o f books from Germany Sundry collections, by Rev. E. Bannister Rhinebeck, N. Y., by Rev. L. W. Peck A mite W. P. Lyon s class, Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford Collikoon Mission, by Rev. F. W. Dinger Vestry-st. Ch, N. Y., by Rev. D. W. Clark Oct. S. School and Juvenile Miss. Soc., Hudson, N. Y., by Rev. D. L. Marks... / An old sailor Juvenile Miss, and S. School Soc. of Mulberry-at. Ch., N. Y., by Jas. Graydon, tr Sundries, Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford Jewelry s o ld Rent of Mission house, one quarter Amenia circuit, by Rev. D. B. Turner Proceeds o f a Sewing Fair at Bedford, by M. B. Miller Juvenile Miss. Soc., White Plains, by W. J. Fisher Nov. Jane-st Ch., N. Y., by Rev. R. C. P utney Goshen, by Rev. H. Lounsbury John Hilton, interest on bond First Concert of Prayer, Tarrytown, $5 20 ; a friend, by J. Leonard, by Rev. P. P. Sandford, 62 cts A n unknown friend One who would do more, were it in his power Rhinebeck, by Rev. L. W. Peck Executors of R. Mathison s estate, deceased Interest on bequest o f $100, for one year Bedford-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. S. Vandusen J. S. Ferris, Milan, Dutchess co., N. Y../ Preacher s class, second quarter, Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford 3 50 Dec. Monthly Concert of Prayer, Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford Jane-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. R. C. Putney, in part Book-Roqm missionary box...; A n old sailor Greene-st. Ch. Miss. Soc., N. Y., by B. F. Howe, tr Amenia circuit, by Rev. D. B. Turner Jane-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. R. C. Putney, additional S. School Miss. Soc., Sing-Sing, by Rev. J. N. Shaffer G. G. Decker, Margaretville, N. Y Jan. Bedford circuit, by Rev. F. Donnelly C., for a church in Germany Carried over, $5,565 61

169 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $5, Tan. Received for sale o f quilts Rev. Aaron Hunt, to make his wife a life-member South Egremont, by Rev. L. H. K in g Sundries, Spencertown, by Rev. A. H. Ferguson Jane-st. Ch., N. Y., additional, by Rev. R. C. Putney Putnam Valley circuit, by Rev. T. Edwards L. H. M aury New-Paltz, by Rev. Chas. Isham ' Spencertown, by Rev. A. H. Ferguson Humility Sundries, Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford Fishkill, by Rev. S. J. Stebbins Bedford-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. S. Vandusen Pleasantville, by Rev. J. L u ck e y New-Paltz Landing, by Rev. C. Isham New-Concord, by Rev. W. C. B row ning Hartsville, by Rev. J. H a m Peekskill Hollow Ch., by Rev. T. Edwards Monticello circuit, by Rev. W. B loom er Collicoon, by Rev. F. Dinger Rev. E. P. Ackerman Rondout and Eddyville, by Rev. C. F. Pelton Croton circuit, by Rev. G. W. Knapp Feb. John A. Harriott, N. Y Rent of Mission house, one quarter Cortlandt circuit, by Rev. E. Osborn Rev. E. Osborn and fam ily Missionary goods sold Female Miss. Soc., N. Y Mrs. E. Howe, tr South Canaan, by Rev. Z. D. S c o b y West Point circuit, by Rev. J. P. Hermance A n unkown friend J. Leonard s class, Tarrytown, by Dr. Sandford Deposit, by Rev. D. Gibson Shrub Oaks, by Rev. A. N. Mulnix Pawling circuit, by Rev. A. D avis Copake, by Rev. A. Hunt A n old sailor Mulberry-st. Ch. S. School and Miss. Soc., N. Y., J. Graydon, tr., $100 for China, and $100 for the Bremen Mission Institution for the Blind, by J. W. Sutphen Cortlandt circuit, by Rev. E. Osborn, to make Mrs. Susanna Bloomer life-member Parent Soc Peekskill, by Rev. G. C o le s Miss Phebe Donovan, Greenburg circuit, by Rev. J. Campbell, $ 1 0 ; Robbins Mills, $ Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford, v iz.: Mrs. P. P. Sandford and her daughters, to make Miss Maria H. Busteed life-member Female Miss. Soc., N. Y., $10 ; W m. Vermilyea, $ 5 ; H. Rockwell, Mrs. Dr. Beekman, Mrs. J. D. Westlake, Mrs. N. Cobb, P. Vermilyea, I. Coutant, each $ 2 ; J. Leonard, Wm. Requa, M. H. Busteed, J. Romer, T. Horton, Miss M. Myer, A. Jones, P. Clark, W. P. Lyon, J. Wilday, A. Newman, each $ 1 ; Asbury Sandford, $1 60; Plate collection, $19 90, $20 of the above to make Wm. Requa, Esq., life-member Parent S o c.; A. D. Revere s class, $ 2 12; Pastor s class, third quarter, $ 4 25 ; Total, $ ; paid over to Female Miss. Soc., $ From one in Heaven, for the Church in Germany, by A. J. H unt Carried over, $6,572 90

170 6 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. 1$51. Brought forward, $6, M m. Duane-st. Ch. S. School, N. Y., for a church in China, by S. A. Vandren, tr Kingston, by Rev. Daniel Smith, in part New-Paltz, by Rev. J. M illard Greenburgh, by Rev. J. Campbell Amenia circuit, by Rev. D. B. Turner Bedford-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. S. Vandusen, additional Hudson S. School Miss. Soc, by Rev. D. L. Marks, to make Miss Mary Miller life-member Parent Soc Newcastle, $22 75; Pine s Bridge, $7 75, by Rev. Thos. Sparks Sullivan-st. C h, N. Y., in part, by Rev. W. H. Ferris Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford, viz : missionary concert, $ 1 83 ; two Ladies, by J. Leonard, 37 cts Thirtieth-st. Ch., N Y., by Rev. J. B. Beach, $20 of which to make Mrs. Emeline Beach life-member Parent Soc E. Bird, Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford Canaan, $ 5 ; W. Spier, $ 5 ; by Rev. Geo. Kerr Delhi, by Rev. Thos. Carter, $1 50 ; Mrs. Munger, Hamden, $2 ; Bovina, $ Windham Centre, by Rev. S. Fitch, Jr Female Miss. Soc. of Mulberry-st. Ch., N. Y., by Mrs. Ann E. Dodd, tr Thirtieth-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. J. B. Beach, additional Vestry-st Ch., N. Y., by Rev. D. W. Clark, additional, $150 of which to make L. Kirby life-manager, and the balance to make sundry life-members Cold Spring, $ ; Highland Ch., $ 3 51 ; H. Peirce, 50 cts.; B. Fox, 50 cts.; Fanny Coot, $1 ; Augusta Wright, $5 ; Phebe Hill, $ 2 ; Athulinda Ferris, $ 1 ; by Kev. A. F. Selleck Old Duane-st. Ch., to aid in supporting a colporieur in Germany White Plains, by Rev. C. B. Sing April. Chatham Four Corners, $ 6 53, less paid for missionary maps, $ balance $ 4 82 Speneertown, additional, by Rev. A. H. Ferguson Capt. G. B. BrinckerhofF, Matteawan, by Rev. B. M. Genung 5 00 Prattsville, by Rev. A. Lee Cortlandt circuit, by Rev. D. W. C. Van Gaasbeek Kinderhook Landing, by Rev. H. N. Dryer Vestry-st Ch., N. Y., by Rev. D. W. Clark, $40 of which from G. T. Cobb, to make Rev. G. F. Kettell and lady life-members Parent Soc., and $150 from same, to make himself lifu-direcior Goshen, by Rev. H. Lounsberry Thirtieth-st. Ch., N. Y., additional, by Rev. J. B. Beach New-Concord, by Rev. W. G. Browning, $20 to make Mrs. Susan R. Browning life-member Parent S o c.; brother Hulbert s children, viz.: John H., Sarah K., Sylvester C., and Alexander S., each 25 cts Swedish and Norwegian Miss. S o c, Bethel Ship, Auxiliary to Miss. Soc. M. E. Ch., by Rev. O. G. Hedsrrom... 6G 00 Tarrytown, by Rev. Dr. Sandford, Missionary Concert, viz.: $1 17; Collection S. S., $1 6 7 ; A. Newman s class, $ Marlboro circuit, by Rev. N. Rice South Canaan, by Rev. Z. D. Scoby Cortlandt circuit, by Rev. K. Osborn, (in addiiion to $ paid before,) to make the following life-members of Female Miss. Soc.: Mrs. Mary Reed, Mrs. Harriet Crosby, Mrs. Charlotte "Wixon, Mrs. Mary Ferguson, Mrs. Sarah Horton, and Mrs. Maria Ferguson, (91 cts. of the above from little children of A. H. Todd, and D. N ew m an)... $60 New-Paltz Landing, by Rev. C. Isham Carried over, $8,451 2ft

171 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $8, April. "Windham Centre, by Rev. S. F itch E. L. Fancher, Esq,, N. Y., for Bremen Mission Verplank s Point, Croton circuit, by Rev. G. W. Knapp New-Windsor, N. Y. Conf., by Rev. D. Holmes A friend to missions G. Tompkins, sen., Esq., by Rev. J. Campbell Ellenville circuit, by Rev. J. Birch, $20 to make Rev. David Heroy life-member Parent Soc Miss Julia Hunt, annual subscription, South Canaan, by Rev. Z. D. S co b y North-East circuit, by Rev. J. L. Dickerson, $20 to make Mr. Daniel Lee life-member Parent Soc Vestry-st. Ch., N. Y., by Dr. Clark, additional Eighteenth.st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. M. D C. Crawford, to make ihe following life-members, viz.: T. D. Camp, J. Dubois, B. C. Wandell, T. Stephenson, Elizabeth M Clune, Harriet Downs, Catherine Newcomb, Susan Mabie, Mary Hammond, Julia M Quoid, W m. O. Kinzey Thirty-sixth-st. Ch., by Rev. C. F. Grimm, $20 of which to make their pastor life-member Parent Soc Harlem, by Rev. T. Bainbridge, $20 to make Rev. Jeremiah S. Lord life-member Parent Soc West,Point, by Rev. J. P. Hermance Jane-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. R. C. Putney, additional Vestry-st. Ch., N. Y., by Dr. Clark, additional New-Canaan, by Rev. J. S traw Putnam Valley, by Rev. T. Edwards, additional Rev. I. S. Francis, of Matteawan, N. Y., to make his wife Mary life-member Parent Soc $9, Troy Conference, May. Argyle circuit, by Rev. A. Osborn... $ 5 00 Rensselaerville, by Rev. A. W itherspoon Luzerne circuit, by Rev. L. D. Sherwood Bethlehem, by Rev. S. C ovel Galway, $3 50 ; Ballston and Malta, $ Mrs. Caroline Barber, Gloversvilte, by Rev. C. Barber Pawlet and Granville, by Rev. C. C. Gilbert Mrs. Julia A. Tyler, Bern circuit, by Rev. E. Sayre Franklin circuit, by Rev. J. L, C o o k June. Troy Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. G. Lane... 2,227 2 ) Simeon Lamb, North Pittstown, N. Y., fourth instalment for China Miss., per Danl. M arvin...,, July. One o f the Lord s stewards, by D. Marvin, Troy Samuel Loveland, Hinsdale, by A. W. Garvin July. State-st. Ch., Troy, to constitute Eleanor Young, Catherine Taylor, Mary Harwood, Ann Bugden, Cornelia Thompson, Charlotte Dennis, Elizabeth Starks, life-members Parent Soc., by E. A. Burrow s Fort Plain Juvenile Miss. Soc., by Rev. B. Isbell Aug. Mr. Simeon Lamb, North Pittstown, by Rev. D. Marvin P. Kniskern, Schoharie co Sept. North Second-st, Ch. Miss. Soc., Troy, by L. Bennett Sundries, Troy, by Rev. F. S. Hoyt D. Robertson, Warrensburg, by Rev. H. B. Taylor Carried over, $3,084 43

172 8 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $3, Sept An old Methodist preacher Oct. Mr. Lyman Bennett, T roy Enosburgh, by Rev. S. D. Brown Nov. Legacy of the heirs ot James Martin, deceased, of Nassau, N. Y., by Rev. B. Hawley A friend North Second-st. S. School Miss. Soc., Troy, by S. Ide, tr Dec. Middlefield and Worthingtpn circuit, by Rev. J. P ollock Saratoga Springs, by Rev. W. M. C hipp Pownal Circuit, Troy Conf., by Rev. C. Chamberlin Chazy, by Rev. W m. F o rd North White Creek, by Rev. P P. Harrower Jan. Schenectady, for church in Bremen, by Rev. JohtrC lark Ballston Spa Mission, by Rev. J.-Bannard.' Colchester, by Rev. J. S. Hart Franklin circuit, by Rev. J. L. Cook St. Albans, by Rev P. R. Stover Watervleit, by Rev. W. N Frazer North White Creek, by Rev. P. P. Harrower Saranac circuit, by Rev. J. F. Chamberlin Waterbury, Vt., by Rev. H. Ransom Franklin circuit, by Rev. J. L. Cook Feb. Essex circuit, by Rev. A. Osborn Arlington circuit, by R. Brown Watervleit circuit, by Rev. W. N. Frazer Mr. Simeon Lamb, Pittstown, Mass W est Rutland, Vt., by Rev. W. F. Barnes Liberty Miss. Soc., by J. Q. G u ln ac R ock City, by Rev. J. Squier Sundries, by Rev. H. Ransom Peru circuit, by Rev. C. R. Morris Jay and Wilmington circuit, by Rev. Joseph Eames Mar. Champlain circuit, by Rev. C. L. Hagar, to make Clark Stearns. life-member Troy Conf. Miss. Soc Bethlehem circuit, by Rev. H. Warner, to make Rev. John Lansing life-member Parent S oc Garrettson station, Albany, by Rev. J. T. Arnold Zaccheus, Jr Williston, by Rev. E. H. Foster Waterbury Centre, by Rev. H. Ransom Essex circuit, by Rev. A. Osborn Hampton, by Rev. J. F. Craig Fort Ann circuit, by Rev. H. M eek er A bequest o f Mrs. Margaret Clute, daughter of Rev. W m. Anson, by Rev. T. Benedict Chatham circuit, by Rev. Wm. W. Peirce Essex circuit, by Rev. A. Osborn Jay and Wilmington circuit, by Rev. J. Eames Union Village, by Rev. E. Storer, $80 of which to make the following persons life-members Troy Conf. Miss. Soc., v iz.: F. Robinson, R. Langworthy, O. Ross, J. Robinson, Mrs Harriet Crandall, Mrs. L. Langworthy, Mrs. B. A. Fursman, and Mrs. Jane Reynolds Gilderland circuit, by Rev. C. Fuller, amount collected Rev. P. P. Harrower, for a church in Bremen April. Franklin circuit, by Rev. J. L. Cook, collected from J. Towles s class, to mak# Sarah Yaw a life-member Troy Conf. Miss. Soc Pittsfield, Mass., by Rev. S. Parks North W hite Creek, by Rev. P. P. Harrower, $ 1 0 from J. H. Rice, to make herself life-member Troy Conf. Miss. Soc $4,831 17

173 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T May. June. July. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. t)cc Jan. Feb. Mar. New-Jersey Conference. Allentown circuit, by Rev. W. B urrow s... $ L. M Bean, Jersey City, by S. Dando Rev. D. P. Kidder, for China Mission Henry Powell, executor of John Powell, bequest, $50, less executor s fees, $ 5, Franklin, Bergen co., N.J? Blackwood town circuit, by T. C. Rogers Rev. Edward Sanders, fourth instalment for China Mission Milford S. School, N. J Halsey-st. Oh., Newark, by Rev. S. Y. Monroe Sundries, Union Meth. Episc. S. School Miss. Soc. of Newark, by B. J. W ood, tr C. Walsh-, Newark, by Rev. F. S. Hoyt Union M. E. S. School Soc. o f Newark, by B. J. W ood ^ Rockaway, by Rev. John F a u ll Rockland, by Rev. J. O. W in n er Rev. J. S- Beegle, subscribed at Conference Mite, Paterson Port Richmond and Mariner s Harbour, by Rev. C. E. Hill Medford, by Rev. J. Loudenslager Halsey-st. Ch., Newark, by Rev. S. Y. Monroe Quakertown circuit, by G. W. Waterhouse Port Richmond, by Rev. C. E. Hill Clinton-st. Oh., Newark, by C. W a lsh A family thanksgiving offering, Morristown H. Brakely, Harmony, Conn., by Rev. R. S. Arndt Rockland, by Rev. J. O. W inner Jersey City, by Rev. J. M. Tuttle C., Belleville, N. J Rev. N. Albertson, Hope circuit, by Rev. C. S. Vancleve James Jones, M adison Milford and Montague, by Rey. J. K. Burr Itingwood, by Rev. J. Homer Middlesex Mission, by Rev. S. W. Hilliard W oodrow station, by Rev. N. Vansant Mite, Paterson, N. J... 2 (10 Union M. E. S. School Miss. Soc., Newark, by B. J. W o o d Pemberton, N. J., by Rev. J. Lew is )5 Quarry-st Ch., Newark, by Rev. J. M. Freeman Camden, N. J., by Rev. C. H. W hitecar Rev. Wm. A. W ilmer and lady, a family offering Lucy Starr, by J. N. Chapin W oodrow, by Rev. N. Vansant Hackettstown-circuit, by Rev. W. P. Corbitt Rockaway, by Rev. J. Faull A friend, Paterson, N. J., by Rev. J. S. Porter Samuel S. and Jas. F. Downs, New-Egypt circuit, by Rev. C. S. D ow n s Bethel, Staten-Island, by Rev. B. D ay Bordentown, by Rev. W. Robertson Clinton circuit, by Rev. E. H. Stokes Sandyston circuit, by Rev. R. S. Harris... : A mite, Paterson, N. J Franklin-st. Ch., Newark, by B. J. W ood Camden, by Rev. C. H. Whitecar Halsey-st. Ch.. Newark, by Rev. S. Y. Monroe Clinton circuit, from the Mines, by Rev. E. H. Stokes Stanhope circuit, by Rev. M. F orce Haverstraw, by Rev. J. W. M D ougall B Carried over, $1,666 71

174 10 TREASURER S ACCOUNT Brought forward, $1, Mar. Nyack, $10 ; New City, in part, $ 5 43 ; Rockland Lake, $65 ; by Rev. J. S. S w a im W oodrow, Staten-Island, by Rev. N. Vansant, additional Paterson, N. J by Rev. J. S. Porter, viz.: public collection, $30 82 ; classes, ; S. School, in part, $ Plainfield, N. J., by Rev. W. E. Perry A mite, Paterson, N. J Crpsswicks, by Rev. S. Townsend Asbury Chapel, Staten Island, in part, by Rev. J. N. Crane Sandyston circuit, by Rev. R S. Harris, to make Isaac Locey lifemember N. J. Conf. Miss. Soc April. Rockaway, by Rev. J. Faull Blackwoodtown circuit, by T. C. Rogers Stillwater, by Rev. M. Herr, viz.: a friend, $ 2 ; collection, $ 2 4 : for Oregon Mission W oodrow, S. I., by Rev. N. Vansant:, additional Perth Amboy, by Rev. J. P. Fort, to make the following lifemembers of New-Jersey Conf. Miss. S o c.: Sarah Coutts, C. W hite, Mary Valentine, Mrs. Rev. J. P. Fort, and T. M. Hull; $ 1 0 from S. S ch ool...,..., Central M. E. Ch., Newark, by Rev. J. B. W akeley, to make Sidera Chase, Principal of Newark Wesleyan Institute, and Sarah, his wife, life-members Parent Soc Halsey-st. Ch., Newark, by Rev. S. V. Monroe, public collection, in part, $ : penny-a-week collection, fourth quarter, $ Mount Holly, by Rev. George Hughes, v iz.: Infant School, $ 1 0 ; S, School, $124 02; by the congregation, $ : for church in Germany, $ ; for church in China, $150 ; to educate an African boy, to be named Lewis Gotta, $ 3 0 ; the following-to be made life-members Parent S o c.: Rev. R. W. Petherbridge, Mrs. Mary D. James, Mrs. Sally B. Shinn, Edward Wright, and W. N. Shinn; the following to be made life-members New- Jersey Conf. Miss. S oc.: Edward Parsons, William Ferrill, L. Keeler, Anna Bates, Hester A. Parsons, Elizabeth Carr, Elizabeth A. Olcott, Amanda C. Bodine, Mary Wilson, Mary L. Potts, Mary F. Carr, Mary Petitt, Mary E. Hughes, Elizabeth H. Beatty, A. L. Shinn, J. Kingdom, J. Carr Keyport, by Rev, J. S. Beegle, v iz.; Keyport, $37, $ 3 0 of which toward the education of B. Weed, in Africa ; Bethany, $35, $10 o f which to make Peter Stout life-member N. J. Conf. Miss. S o c.; Harmony, $ 1 1 ; High Point, $ Elizabethtown, by Rev. T. M Carroll, $25 collected by the S. S. for Bremen Mission, $20 of which to make J. C. Denman lifemember Parent Soc Rome and Wantage, by Rev, W. M. Burroughs, $10 to make Rev. J. Lougheed life-member N. J. Conf. Miss. Soc, T w o annual instalments of a bequest o f Mr. Stoddard, of Deckertown, N. J., less fifteen dollars paid in April, 1850, by Increase Stoddard Bloomfield station, by Rev. H. B. Beegle, viz.: West Bloomfield, $ ; S. School, $1 5 9 ; East Bloomfield, $19 18; S. School, $ 3 63 ; J. Rusby, $10 ; W. M Gregor, $5 ; J. D. Brock, $10, to make his wife life-member N. J. Conf. Miss. S oc Rev, A. E. Ballard Tom s River circuit, by Rev. S. Jaquett, v iz.: Barnegat, $ 1 0, to make N. Srokeley life-member N. J. Conf. Miss. S o c.; Waretown, $11 36, $10 to make S. C. Stokeley life-member N.J. Conf. Miss. S o c.; Toms River, $ ; Kettle, $ ; Bergen, Carried over, $2,926 92

175 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $2, Apri1. $ 4 82; Runyons, $1 97 ; Good Luck, $ 2 25 ; Cold Spring, $ New-Jersey Conf. Miss. Soc./ Rev. R. B. Westbrook, tr., by Dr. S cott... 3, Middletown Point, by Rev. A. M. Palmer, $60 toward educating two African boys, to be named John K. Shaw and Abraham M. Palmer Bergen, by Rev. W. S. Titus, $20 to make himself life-member Parent S o c.; $ 6 50 by the S. School children for Africa, and $ 2 by a friend o f missions Quarantine Mission, by Rev. W. Burrows W ood bridge, by Rev. A. Owen, $ 3 0 to make Mrs. Elizabeth Owen life-member Parent Soc. and of the New-Jersey Conf. Miss. Soc Dover and Mill Brook, by Rev. W. W. Christian, $50 o f which to make Mrs. E. D. Christian, J. Buzzo, R. Oram, A. Van Gilder, and Mrs. M. A. Scott life-members New-Jersey Conf. Miss. S oc.; Dover, $53 68; Mill Brook, $1 4 2 ; Juvenile Miss. Soc. o f Dover for Church in Germany, $ Miss L. A. Graves, Bergen, to make Rev. T. Sovereign life-member Parent Soc Jersey City, by Rev. J. M. Tuttle, classes, $31 61 ; S. S. Infant Class, $ W oodrow, S. I., by Rev. N. Vansant Newark, Union M. E. Ch. S. S. Miss. Soc., by B. J. W ood, tr., viz.: Halsey-st. S. S., $27 ; Franklin-st. S. S., $32 50 ; Clinton-8t. S. S., $ 2 1 ; Quarry-st. S. S., $ ; Central Ch. S. S., $ 1 0 : for China M ission... I l l 14 $6, Providence Conference May. Norwich, by J. Fuller, tr... $ Manchester, by Rev. M. P. Alderman June. S. Higgins, boy six years old, Pawtucket, by Rev. I. Bonney 75 East Greenwich, by Rev. J. M. W orcester July. D. Y. Kilgrove, Oxford, Mass Juvenile Miss.*Soc., Norwich Landing, to make Mrs. Lucretia H. Treat and Miss Mary F. Benton life-members Parent Soc Sept. Eastham, by Rev. W m. Leonard Sandwich, by Rev. J. D. Butler....J Oct. Norwich, by J. F uller Ladies Miss. Sewing Soc., Wellfleet, by Rev. S. F ox N ov.' Legacy o f Sarah Penny, deceased, by C. C. Goodhue Dec. Juvenile Miss. Soc., Norwich circuit, by J. M. Brewer, tr QO Hull, $ 2 ; North Shore, $1 75 ; Holmes s Hole, $ 5 25, by Rev. M. J. Talbot East Harwich, by Rev. E. B. Hinckley Mystic Bridge, by Rev. L. C. Collins Jan. Rockville, by Rev. L. W. Blood EHgartown, by Rev. C. H. Titus Feb. New-London, by O. L. Gillett, tr Little Compton, by Rev. E. Grant Barnstable, by Rev. G. W. Stearns Taunton, Mass., by Rev. P. Townsend North W oodstock, by Rev. J. F. Sheffield, $ 2 0 to make him life-member Parent Soc., $30 ; Greenville, by Rev. A. Palmer, Carried over, $939 57

176 12 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $ Feb. $ 2 0 ; Norwich Falls, by Rev. Benjamin M. Walker, $20 to make himself life-member Parent Soc., $25, by E. Benton Mar. Rockville, by Rev. L. W. B lood Juvenile Miss. Soc. o f Norwich, Conn., by J. M. Brewer, tr., to make himself life-member Parent Soc., $ 2 0 ; also from Norwich City Miss. Soc., $60, to inake Mrs. Sarah Ellis, Mrs. Lydia Mallory, and Mrs. Roxana Palmer life-membere Mystic, Conn., by G. D. Hyde Manchester, by Rev. M. P. Alderman, to make Nathaniel Keeney, Ethan E. Strong, and Edwin B. Hibbard, life-members Parent Society Marlborough, Conn., by Rev. M. Leffingw ell New-London, by O. L. Gillett, tr., to make Mr. John Allender, Mr. John G. Butler, Mr. Edwin R. Fellows, and Mrs. Lucy Ann Rose, life-members Parent Soc April. South Somerset, $ 1 ; Taunton, $ 5 48, by Rev. J. M. Worcester 6 48 Providence Conf. Miss. Soc., Rev. J. Cady, tr., by J. B. Edwards 2, Do. do. do. Rev. R. M. Hatfield East Hartford, by Rev. B. C. Phelps South Scituate, Mass., by Rev. N. P. Philbrook $4, New-England Conference May. «L. R. P., Lynn, Mass., by Dr. Durbin... $ 5 35 New-England Conf. Miss. Soc., by W. A. Co^... 2, Do. do. do. Rev. S. Cushing, tr Boston Young Men s Methodist Miss. Soc., by P. Nickerson, tr Domestic Miss. Soc., by Rev. A. D. Sargent Tune. John Stamford, East Cambridge, Mass., to pay the expense o f a colporteur in our Foreign German Mission, for one year, with a pledge fur the payment for another year, by Dr. Durbin... 15U 00 Sept. «P. B., Methuen, Mass Sundries, by Rev. F. S. Hoyt Oct. Young Men s Methodist Miss. Soc. t f Boston, by C. H. Peirce Do. do. do. P. Nickerson, tr Tisbury, Mass., by Charles Cottle N ov. Rev. W. Gordon, Barre, Mass New-England Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. S. Cushing,"tr Dec. Brookfield, by Rev. D. L. W inslow Rev. W. Gordon... * Boston Young Men s Miss. Soc., by C. H. Peirce Jan. Chelsea, by B. H Barnes Mar. K. Williams, Curtisville, Mass., by H. M. Bunale David Smith, Springfield, Mass., 18 reams paper irom D. & J. A m es Rev. John H. Boyd, to make himself life-member Parent S oc April. D. T. Warren, Springfield, Mass., by Rev. J. A. Savage, for Domestic Missions ; also, from S. O. Gay, by Rev. J. A. Savage, for Five Points Mission, paid over to Ladies Home Mission, $ $4, East Maine Conference July. East Maine Conf. Miss. Soc., Rev. J. Higgins, tr...$783 04

177 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. 13 East Genesee Conference May. Penfield, by Rev. T. B. Hudson... $ 0 75 Rochester German Mission, by Rev. J. Sauter East Palmyra, by Rev. C. Adams Avon, by Rev. W. Cochran Interest, by Rev. J. W. Nevins July. H. Harriss, Jacksonville, N. Y., $20 of which, a balance o f bequest by B. Laning, Sen., for Liberia Mission Henry Cronise, to constitute Sally Maria, Simon, Henry, Jr., Susan Elizabeth, JohnS., Catharine R., and Samuel Cronise, life-members Parent Soc., by Rev. D. S. C hase Enfield circuit, by Rev. W. E. Pindar, to make Mrs. Maria R. Pindar life-member East Genesee Conf. Miss. Soc., $10 ; col. lected by Ellen C Sebring, little girl four years old, 25 cts Aug. East Genesee Conf. Miss. Soc., Rev. J. Dennis, tr...2, Sept. Interest on J. Dodge s note...i East Genesee Conf Miss. Soc., Rev. J. Dennis, tr Oct. Palmyra, by Rev. H. H ickok T. Dunham, Geneva, by Rev. J. G. Gulick Nov. Rev. N. B. Dodson Bath, by Rev. A. C. G eorg e Dec. J. Wright, W est Avon, by Rev. J. W. W ilson Sundries, Canoga circuit, by Rev. J. K. Tinkham A. Reddout, Rushville, by R ev.r. Parker Rev. John Chase Palmyra, by Rev. H H ickok Walworth, by Rev. T. B. Hudson Elmira, by Rev. M. Crow Jan. Catharine, by Rev. H. Harris Bath, by Rev. A. C. George Walworth circuit, by Rev. T. B. Hudson Bath, by Rev. A. C. George Waterloo, by Rev. I. M M ahon Hector Circuit, by Rev. R. L. Sdlwell Hopewell Centre, Rev. C. S. Coot Lima, Rev. J. Raines, Jr Rochester, Rev. J. J. Graw Rev. C B. Wright, Canton, Pa., by E. C. Emmons Seneca Falls, by Rev. E. W o o d Feb. Female Miss. Soc., Caton, by Rev. N. Fellows Bethel, by Rev. J. L. S. Grandin Elmira, by Rev. M. Crow Mar. Hector circuit, by Rev. R. L. Stilwell, for Foreign Missions 6 00 Columbia circuit, by Rev. A. C. Huntley Bath, by Rev. A. C. George, being one-third of the amount required to support anoiher colporteur in Germ any April. Elmira, b Rev. M. Crow Palmyra, by Rev. H. H ick ok Walworth circuit, by Rev. T. B. Hudson Groveland, by Rev. W. Cochran Penfield, by Rev. Dr. L u ck ey $3, Oneida Conference May. Hartwick, by Rev. W. Bixby... $ 7 00 F. Hull, Dundaff circuit, by Rev. Wm. Reddy Flemingville circuit, by Rev. J. W hitham Dr. James Brooks, Conklin circuit, by Rev. C. V. Arnold Carried over, $18 25

178 14 t r e a s u r e r s a c c o u n t Brought forward, $18 25 June. Candor, by Rev. W. Round A friend to Missions, by Rev. L. D. Tryon Elizabeth A. Shoemaker, Smithboro, Tioga co., N. Y Brooklyn circuit, by Rev. E. P. W illiam s Ladies Miss. Soc., Oxford, N. Y., by Rev. B. Hawley July. Vestal circuit, $1 25 of which from Mrs. Samantha Strong, by Rev. M. R uger... * Pennies saved by Miss D. G. Nicols, by Rev. G. Parsons, o f Decatur, N. Y Condersport, by Rev. B. Williams...: Cazenovia, by Rev. E. Bannister Aug. Oneida Conf. Miss Soc., by Rev. G. Lane... 3, Sept. Utica, by Rev. Robert Disney A friend to Missions Oct. Waterman School-house S. S., Brookfield circuit, by Rev. W. G. Queal G. Lane Griffing, Wayne co., Pa E. B. Benjamin, Mount Pleasant N ov. Prudence Bogert, by Rev. W H osm er Dec. Elizabeth Kendall, Ithaca, by Rev. C. D. Burritt M. J. Kelly, $ 1 ; Mrs. Polly Agard, 75 cts Candor Youth s Miss. Soc., by Rev. W m. R ou n d Ithaca, by Rev. C. D. Burritt A friend to Missions, Conklin, by Rev. N. S. D ew itt J. E. Wagar, Middlesex, N. Y Jan. Asbury Charge, by Rev. D. C o b b Miss E. Smart, Brownsville, by Rev. C. Foster J. Macfarlan, Pittston Ferry Binghamton, by Rev. W. H. P eam e Asbury charge, by Rev. D. Cobb Jane Swagart, Windsor, by Rev. L. D. Tryon Broome circuit, by Rev R. S. R o s e Brooklyn, by Rev. E. P. Williams Female Miss. Soc., Guilford, by Rev. P. G. W h ite F. Hull, Dundaff, by Rev. G. W. Leach S. and M. Moore, sisters, Vernon, by Rev. A. T. Mattison 5 00 Rev. George Taylor, by Rev. H. Pilbeam Vestal circuit, by Rev. M. Ruger Ithaca, by Rev. C. D. Burritt Asbury charge, by Rev. D. Cobb Osborn Hollow, by Rev. L Pitts Sundries, by Rev. G. H. Blakeslee Feb. Northmoreland circuit, by Rev. C. E. Taylor Daniel Bensley, Barton, N. Y Binghamton, by Rev. W. H. Pearne Sundries, Windsor Mission, by Rev. L. D. T ryon Binghamton, by Rev. W. H. Pearne...! Asbury, by Rev. D. C o b b Mrs. Beulah Burnell, Cazenovia Wilkesbarre, by Rev. N. Rounds Triange and Whitney s Point, by Rev. D. Davies " A young Lady, Verona, by T. B. Rockwell Brooklyn circuit, by Rev. E. P. W illiam s Female Miss. Soc., Guilford station, by Rev. P. G. W hite North Lansing circuit, by Rev. D. Lamkin Lanesboro, by Rev. C. V. Arnold Brbome circuit, by Rev. R. S. Rose Mar. Brookly circuit, by Rev. E. P. Williams Oxford, by Rev. Z. P a d d ock Desdemona G. Nichols, 89 cts., Mary C. Parsons, 11 cts., two Carried over, $4,404 11

179 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $4, Mar. little girls, pennies saved for the church in Bremen, by Rev. G. Parsons, Decatur Lanesboro circuit, by Rev. C. V. Arnold Moravia, by Rev. A. Graves, to make Alida French and Angeline Stanton life-members Oneida Conf. Miss. Soc Asbury, by Rev. D. Cobb Ithaca, by Rev. C. D. Burritt Scipio, by Rev. W. H. Miller, $32 ; Owen Eddy, for the church in Bremen, Germany, $ Brooklyn circuit, by Rev. E. P. W illiam s Ithaca, by Rev. C. D. Burritt April. Do. do Norwich, by Rev. A. J. Dana Ithaca, by Rev. C. D. Burritt Northmoreland circuit, to make Mrs. Sarah Rice life-member Female Miss. Soc., by Rev. C. E. Taylor... $10 " A friend o f Missions, on Orwell circuit, by Rev. J. W. Davison, $80 of which to make the following life-members, v iz.: Rev. J. Towner, Mrs. Emily Towner, Aaron Chubbuck, Esq., and Mrs. Matilda Chubbuck Brooklyn circuit, by Rev. E. P. W illiam s DundafF circuit, by Rev. G. W. L ea ch Morrisville, by Rev. L. Bowdish Salem, by Rev. J. B. Cooper, to make W m. Hamlin, Isaac Cliff, and Adrial Andrews life-members Parent Soc New-Troy, by Rev. B. W. Gorham $4, Wisconsin Conference May. Wawkesha circuit, by Rev. E. Springer... $ July. Wisconsin Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. Dr. Scott R. G Spaulding Jan. Whitewater Mission, by Rev. J. H. Scott Feb. Appleton Mission, by Rev. W. H. T hom son A friend to Missions Whitewater, Wisconsin, by Rev. J. H. S cott $ Erie Conference May. New Wilmington circuit, by Rev. J. Crum... $ Gustavus circuit, by Rev. J. Leslie lune. Erie Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. S. C. Thomas Sally Denton, Panama, Erie Conf., by Rev. J. Robinson A great debtor to grace, Edenburg circuit. j inly. T. W. Frisbee, by Rev. D. Preston, to make his wife, Mrs. M. L. Frisbee, life-meraber Erie Conf. Miss. Soc Rev. D. Preston, to make Miss Betsey Lyman life-member Erie Conf. Miss. Soc Erie Conf. Miss. Soc., by J. B. Edw ards... $3, Counterfeit notes , Aug. Newburgh circuit, by Rev. I. Eddy, received July 9, Erie Conf. Mi*s. Soc., by Rev. S. C. Thomas, tr Meadville, by Rev. John Bain Sundries, by Rev. D. Preston Carried over, $3,778 51

180 16 TREASURER'S ACCOUNT Brought forward, $3, Sept Rev. D. Preston In part o f bequest o f Miss N. M. Frisbee, by Rev. D. Preston Mayville circuit, by Rev. W. F ren ch Nov. Part o f a bequest o f Miss N. M. Frisbee, by Rev. D. Preston 2 50 Do. do. do. do. do S. School o f Concord, O., by R. Burr A friend to Missions, Brooklyn Centrt, G. R. Ercanbrack, W est Unity, O Shippenviile circuit, by Rev. E. Hull Jan. Erie, by Rev. S. Gregg Part of a bequest of J. Owen, late of Rutledge, Cattaraugus co., N. Y., H. Seager, Administrator, by Rev. W. H. Hunter In part o f bequest o f James Carson, by Rev. D. C. W right Feb. Mrs. L. A. Snyder, Springville, by Rev. J. J. Gridley Sundries, Mayville, by Rev. W. French Warren, by Rev. H. Kinsley, $ 5 for Bremen Mar. Shippenviile circuit, by Rev. E. Hull Silver Creek, by Rev. J. Uncles ApriL South Perry S. S., Geneva circuit, by Rev. J. Flower Silver Creek, by Rev. J. Uncles In part o f bequest o f James Carson, by Rev. D. C. W right $4, New-York East Conference May. Pleasant Valley, $1 46 ; West Hartland, $ 2 70, by Rev. N. Kellogg... $ 4 16 Pleasant Valley, W est Hartland, R. French East Village, by Rev. N. C. Lewis Ridgefield, by Rev. N. M e a d Mrs. Betts, Norwalk, by Rev. B. Goodsell Mamaroneck, Rev. D. DeVinne Legacy of Betsey Hill, deceased, late of Reading, Conn $20 Long Ridge and Bethel, by Rev. M. Hill Huntington circuit, by Rev. George Hollis East Granby, by Rev. R. D. Kirby L. Stannard, Westbrook, Conn Middlebury^ by Rev. W. H. Bangs New-Britain, by Rev. S. Rushmore Zion s Hill, Westport circuit, by Rev. G. Waterbury... l i 31 Glen Cove, by Rev. E. O. Bates East Chester, by Rev. J. Henson First M. E. Ch., New-Haven, by Rev. J. Floy Stepney, by Rev. L. D. Nickerson Willett-st. Ch., N. Y., by G. P. B. H oyt Juvenile Miss. Soc., Centenary Ch., Brooklyn, by Rev. J. L a w Sundry annual subscriptions, by S. Dando Second-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. P. Chamberlin W est Goshen, by Rev. R. K. Reynolds Hempstead, S. C. Snedeker, tr E. P. A ckerm an Proceeds o f an electric machine s o ld Carlton Av., Brooklyn, by Rev. R. Seney Flushing, by Rev. J. B. M erw in Greenwich, by Rev. C. G o ss Forsyth-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. J. W. B. W o o d Sundries, at conference, New Haven, Conn., by Rev. Dr. Scott... 1, First M. E. Ch., New-Haven, by Rev. Dr. F lo y Carried over, $1,863 03

181 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $1, May. Winsted, by Rev. H. Husted June. New-Canaan Washington-st. Ch., Brooklyn New-Britain, Conn., by Rev. S. Rushm ore Sands-st. Ch., Brooklyn, by Rev. W. H. Norris John Raynor, N. Y., by S. Dando Winsted S. School, by Rev. H. Husted Mrs. Martha Blydenburgh, Sherman, Conn., by S. W. Scofield Forsyth-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. J. W. B. W ood Miss. Soc., Burlington, Conn., additional, by E. K. Jones» tr 4 00 July. Miss. Soc., East Brooklyn, N. Y., by Rev. W. Gothard A friend to missions, Middletown, Conn Miss. Lyceum, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn.» by A l bert S. Hunt A friend to missions, by A. L ankton Aug. Seventh-st. Ch. S. S. Miss. Soc., N. Y Rev. Dr. Olin, Middletown, Conn., for C hin a A debtor to Providence Sept. Mr. C. E. Estes, Brooklyn, N. Y James Strong, Flushing, L A friend o f missions, Wesleyan University Rose-Hill Bible class, No. 1, by W. Sampson Meriden S. S., by Rev. P Chamberlin Oct. Rev. C. K. True, $ 2 5 ; Wesleyan University, $24 75, by Rev. E. Jagger N. Miller, and F. Godine, annual subscriptions, by S. Dando 4 00 New Britain, Conn., by Rev. G. W. Woodruff Juvenile Miss. Soc., Hartford, Conn, by Rev. H. J. Fox Nov. A friend to missions Miss A. Hanson, Forsyth-st. Ch., by Rev. J. W. B. W ood Washington Hill, by Rev. H. C am p German Ch., Second-st., by Rev. C. J o s t Anna French, Humphreysville, by Rev. S. H ow land Litchfield, by Rev. W. B. H oyt Dec. Youth s Miss. Soc., Norfolk-st, by J. Ockerhausen Madison-st. Ch., N. Y., to make sundry life-members C. H. Hotchkiss, Watertown, Conn A. Hawley, New-Hartford, Conn S., Fairhaven, Conn., by Rev. G. A. Hubbell Jan. Hamden, by Rev. C. Bartlett Dr. Palmer, N. Y., fifth instalment, for China Foster s Meadow, L. I., by Rev. O. Bates Sands-st. S. S., Brooklyn, by E. Acker, tr Centre-st. Ch., Easton circuit, by Rev. C. Steams Washington Hill, by Rev. H. Camp Norwalk, by Rev. L. W. K ing Feb. E. H. Brown, N. Y., annual subscription First Ch., New-Haven, by Rev. W. H. N orris Warren, by Rev. D. "W*. Lounsbury Allen-st. Youth s Miss. Soc., by B. R. Hard, tr German Ch., Second-st., by Rev. C. J o s t Westville, by Rev. C. T. Mallory Hartford, for China, by Rev. H. J. F o x New-Rochelle, by S. G. 'Welling, to make Mrs. Sarah A.Coutant life-member Parent S o c A thank-offering, from a widow, by Rev. H. Husted Mar. Stanwich Female Miss. Soc., by Ard Reynolds, to make himself, Ezekiel Reynolds, and Mrs. Phebe Reynolds, life-members Parent Soc C Carried over, $3,605 97

182 18 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $3, Mar. Savings o f a lady by overwork, for the German Ch. in Bremen, by Rev. J. M. Reid, Birmingham Madison-st. Ch., N. Y., in part, by Dr. F loy Hartford, Conn., for Indian Missions, by Rev. H. J. Fox Fiftieth-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. S. C. Perry Lee s Chapel, Easton, Conn., by Rev. C. Stearns Riverhead, L. I., by Rev. D. Robinson German Ch., Second-st., by Rev. C. Jost Willett-st. Ch. Juv. and Youth s Miss. Soc., by J. Sammis, being second instalment for China Litchfield, in part, by Rev. W. B. H oyt Mrs. M Dougall, 50 cts.; Mrs. Sally Batterson, 75 cts., Norwalk, Conn., by N. D. B eers April. Allen-st. Youth s Miss. Soc., by B. R. Hard Subscriptions to the German paper, Bremen, from Second-st. German Ch., by Rev. C. Jost Southold, $ 2 95; Cutchogue, $ 3 46, by Rev. S. A. Seaman Jamaica, L. I., by Rev. D. Osborn Rev. W. H. Norris, toward the support o f a colporteur in Germany Flushing, L. I., by Rev. S. W. L a w Rubena A n unknown friend W est Goshen, by E. W ing, tr.f to make Mrs. Esther Brown, and Mrs. Lydia A. Miner lite-members Parent S oc Juvenile Miss. Soc. o f Seventh.st. Ch., N.Y., Peter Badeau, Pres., by Mr. Hill, toward the support o f Rev. Mr. Payne, Missionary among the Vey tribe o f Africa Hempstead, L. I.»by Rev. B. Goodsell, $74, $20 to make Mrs. Hannah Thomas life-member Parent Soc., and $ 10 to make Mrs. Mary Ann Seaman life-member Female Miss. Soc., paid over to said society East Brooklyn, Ebenezer Ch. S. School, by W m. J. Minshall, $ 5 for Foreign Missions, and $ 6 for Five Points Mission, paid over to Ladies Home Miss May, German Ch., Second-st, N. Y., by Rev. C. H. Doering Easton Centre, by Rev. C. Stearns Reading, Conn., for Female Miss. Soc., by Rev. J. Shaw, $10 ; White Plains, by Rev. P. R. Brown, viz.: collection, $22 07 ; M. Miller, $5 ; Rev. A. Van Wart, $5; Mrs. A. B. Fisher, $ Smithtown circuit, Rev. E. S. Hebard, by P. Brush Twenty-seventh St. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. J. B. Stratten Willett-st. Ch., N. Y.j by G. P. B. Hoyt, to make the following life-members: Rev. D. A. Dryden, Rev. L. T. Woodward, Rev. C. S. Kingsley, Rev. A. L. S. Bateman, Rev. Chas. M aclay Second-st. Ch., N. Y., by Rev. H. F. Pease, $240, to make the following life-members Parent Soc., viz.: Henry Taff, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Rev. L. T. Woodward, Mrs. Louisa L. Pease, Mrs. Rev. Chas. Maclay, John Waldron, E. H. Brown, Mrs. Mead, Mrs. Rev. D. A. Dryden, Mrs. Rev. C. S. Kingsley, John Culver, Mrs. Arabella Leach, and $50 for church in Bremen $5, Rock River Conference Jan. Aurora, by Rev. Z. H a ll... $ Feb. Rev. W. M. C la rk Roscoe, by Rev. J. W. Agard

183 t r e a s u r e r s a c c o u n t. 19 Black River Conference May. Little Falls, by Rev. S. Orvis... $ 1 3 July. Black River Conf. Miss. Soc., by J. B. Edwards, $1, Less counterfeit and discount, ,774 Aug. Black River Conf. Miss. Soc. for 1849, by Rev. C. II. Austin Sept. Weedsport, by Rev. G. Sawyer... 3 Rev. J. MiUiman Clay, N. Y., by Rev. J. M. P ark Vienna, by Rev. W. H. H awkins Jan. Mrs. Ann Porter, Brockettsbridge, by Rev. I. L. Hunt... 2 Feb. Louisa M. Knight, Adams, by Rev. C. W. L eet E : Sanford, Camden, by Rev. F. H. Stanton... 2 Floyd, by Rev. E. C. Bruce R. Dubois, Mason... 5 Pottsdam, by Rev. P. D. G orrie Fort Covington, by Rev. J. C. Vandercook, to make J. C. Sawyer life-member Parent Soc Rev. Aaron Adams Mar. Brownvillc, by Rev. R. R edhead... 7 Bucks Bridge circuit, by Rev. A. F, B ig elow... 7 Lisbon circuit, by JBev. E. Pease April. Rome, by Rev. J. E rw in $2,121 North Ohio Conference. W May. B. Tyler, Medina circuit, by Rev. A. P oe... $10 00 July. Ann Rainbow, deceased, by D. Brush, Zanesville, O $303 Less premium on draft, Aug. G. A. Reeder, Berea, O., by Dr. Durbin Sept. Rev. J. H. Tuttle, Palmyra, Jan. Isabella Emerson, Canal Dover, by Rev. C. Hartley Feb. J. Y., Marion, O Sundries, by ^lev. A. L. S. Bateman April. WeBtem Star circuit, by Rev. T. Thompson... $ Less discount on draft, $ Genesee Conference May. German Mission, Buffalo, by Rev. C. H. Hevener... $ 1 0 June. Lima Female Miss. Soc., by Amanda A. Hoyt Coudersport, by Rev. B. W illiam s... Oct. Gen. Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. A! Abell, tr...3,052 Dec. Mrs. Caroline Emmons, Sprineville, by Rev. A. D. "Wilber Interest centenary fund Gen. Conf., by Rev. J. Copeland 5 Jan. Castile, by Rev. C. S. Baker... 7 Corning, by Rev. J. W a tts Rev. J. Fuller ft $3, Pittsburg Conference Aug. Pittsburg Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. R. Hopkins... $6, Oct. Ligonier circuit, by Rev. J. C o il Mar. Sundries, by Rev. H. Nulson, for Bremen church., $6,479 74

184 20 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. Baltimore Conference May. A lady, Baltimore, by Rev. I. P. Cook... $ 5 00 J. Pellett, South Branch circuit, by Rev. A. A. Eskridge 2 00 Washington, D. C, by Rev. R. G. Armstrong, tr Miss C. J., Harford circuit, by Rev. C. A. Reid A friend East Baltimore German Mission, by Rev. A. Schwartz June. Juv. Miss. Soc Prov. Seminary, Sharpsburg, Md July. Miss Lydia Norriss, Liberty town, Md., by W m. Hank James H. Floy, Baltimore A friend in Baltimore A friend to missions, Wheeling, V a Aug. Charles W est, Saylorsburgh, Pa J. H. Courtney, Grandville, Va Sept. Proceeds of a quilt, by a lady o f Baltimore Oct. From ten children of the Poppleton-st. S. S., Baltimore* by J. S. Macher..., Charles West, Saylorsburgh, Pa... s Nov. Baltimore, by Rev. I. P. Cook Dec. W. J. Easter, Paw Paw, V a A lady o f North Baltimore station, by Rev. I. P. C ook v Tw o sisters, Walnut Grove, by L. Millan Jan. A friend, Fair G rove Churchville circuit, by Rev. P. R escorl High st Ch., Baltimore, by G. Sanders, receiving Bteward Churchville circuit, by Rev. P. R escorl...,, W. H. Peaco, by Rev. W. B- Edwards...* Female China Miss. Soc. o f Baltimore, Mary Smith, tr, Feb. Lewistown, by Rev. S. Y. Blake Lycoming circuit, by Rev. S. Taneyhill Polycarp Lockhaven circuit, by Rev. J. H. Torrence Mar. Clearfield circuit, by Rev. G. BeTkstresser, $20 to make Mrs. Susanna Patton life-member Parent Soc East Rockingham circuit, by Rev. J. W. Kelly, $20 o f which from the congregation of Port Republic, to make Dr. Geo. W. Kemper, sen., life-member Parent Soc Baltimore Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. Dr. Scott... 5, Do. do. R. G. Armstrong, t r... 3, Do. do. Rev. G. D. Chenowith April. Sundries, Hancock, Md., by Rev. E. Butler Zaccheus, for a church in Bremen Baltimore City station, on the cent-a-week plan, by Rev. I. P. C ook....' The Miss. Soc. of the coloured congregation, Winchester, Va., by Rev. W. K rebs Three rings from Franklin Ch., Warrior Mark circuit, by Rev. B. H. Creever. A lady, by Dr. M Clintoek, for the Bremen church Miss Caroline Johnson, annual subscription, West Harford circuit, by Rev. C. A. R e id Lockhaven circuit, by Rev. J. W. Ferree Vermont Conference. $11, July. Vermont Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. G. Lane...$899 51

185 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. 21 Philadelphia Conference May. «W. D., Wilmington, Delaware... $ 5 00 June. From a friend to the missionary cause, Milford circuit, by Rev. Jos. Aspril July. L. W. Hoag, Esq., executor o f Geo. Hoag, legacy, by Rev. E. G. Asay Sept. " A debtor Oct. Juvenile Miss. Soc., Easton, Pa., by Rev. J. I. Morrow C. H. Bond Lyon, Philadelphia Georgetown S. S., Strasburg circuit, by S. Higgins Dec. A friend to missions, Salem, by Rev. Dr. Durbin Sundries, by Rev. J. W. Mecaskey Rev. J. Carlisle, for A fr ic a Jan. Bequest of Mary Cavender, Philad., deceased, by Rev. Dr. Kennaday Feb. John Theron Secundus, by Dr. Durbin St. John-st. S. S., Philad., by m. M Combs H- T.by Dr. Durbin G. B. H Mar. R. S. Johnson, Esq., Philad., being interest on $500 stock in Eigbth.st. Ch German Mission, Philad,, by Rev. J. Sauter April. A verbal bequest, paid by a surviving sister, by Rev. Dr. Durbin Rev/John Henry, toward educating a heathen boy, by Dr. Durbin S. S. Miss. Soc. of St. George s Ch., Philad,, by P. D. Myers, to make Wm. D, Baker, Esq., and Rev. Alonzo A. Willits, lifemembers Parent Soc Philadelphia Conf. MiBs. Soc., by S. Ashmead, tr... 7, $8, Michigan Conference, July. T- J- Carpenter, Oreon... $ 0 75 Aug. Levi Goss, Medina, by Rev. D. A. Curtiss First Ch., Detroit, by Rev. S. D. Simonds Sept. Michigan Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. Dr. S co tt Oct. Miss A. Freeman, Tompkins circuit, by Rev. S. Bessay Levi Goss, Tecumseh, by Rev. S. C. Stringham Jan. Marshall S. S., by Rev. Geo. Frain..., Mar. Janesville Indian Mission, by Rev. P, O. Johnson, through Rev. G. Bradley Eagle River Mission, by Rev. W m. Benson, jr $1, New-Hampshire Conference May. New-Hampshire Conf. Miss. Soc,, by Rev. Dr. Scott...$ July. Bequest of T. Steams, Bartlett, N. H., by D. Y. Kilgrove, ex. ecutor Aug. Portsmouth, N, H., by Rev. S. Elelly Sept. Great Falls, by Rev. J. Pike Greenland S. S., by Rev. B. R. H oyt Nashua, by Rev. M Laughlin Rev. J. Spaulding, Dec. Hudson, by Rev. I. W H untley Moultonhoro and Tam worth circuit, by Rev. D. W. Barber Biblical Institute, Concord, N. H., by T. J. Andrew», tr., for the Mar. Foreign German Mission, and to make Rev. Thos. Montgomery life-tnember Parent S oc

186 22 t r e a s u r e r s a c c o u n t. Maine Conference July. Maine Conf. Miss. Soc., Rev. E. Shaw, tr... $ Do. do. Rev. S. Allen, tr... 1, Aug. Bath, by Rev. W. F. Farrington Sept. Kennebunkport, by Rev. H. B. A b b o t Portland, M e Gardiner, by Rev. J. Colby Biddeford, $ 5 ; Saco, $ 5 ; by Rev. C. C. Cone Sundries, by Rev. F. S. H oyt JTov. A friend, by Rev. P. C. Richmond Dec. Pine-st charge, Portland, by Rev. C. W. Morse Jan. Maine Conf. Miss. Soc., Rev. S. Allen, tr Feb. Durham, by Rev. D. Copeland... ; Mar. Gardiner, by Rev. J. C o lb y Cumberland, $10 ; Rev. C. Munger, $10 ; $ 5 o f which for the church in Bremen, and $ 5 for the church in China Sundry Receipts. $1, May. TJ. S. Government, for the Indians, by Hon. W. Selden, tr...$ July. Received interest on bond California gold dust, by a friend Rent of Mission house, one quarter Aug. Proceeds o f gold dust, from Oregon Mission...1, Rev. M. C. W hite, China Polycarp Insurance returned by E. S. Johnston Sept. Mrs. Skinner, near Bristol, Eng U. S. Government, by Hon. W i. Selden, tr Dec. Sundries, from Illinois, by Rev. S. Spates Sundries, for church in Germany, church in China, and subscriptions, &e., for paper in Germ any...1, A. Tinsley, Madison C. H., Va For the church in Germany, by Rev. H. R. Coleman Amount o f missionary draft from Oregon Class-leader and wife, Turkey Hill, Rev. F. Gorin, Glasgow, Ky Rev. P. Kubl, St. Louis, Mo., German mission Church South, no particulars, by Rev. H. H. Montgomery 2 10 Jan. In part of a bequest o f the Rev. John Bowman, deceased, late of Holston Conf., by Rev. S. Patton U. S. Government, by Hon. J. Sloane, tr. of U. S., one quarter, ending Oct. 1, Rev. John Jones, Murfreesboro, Tenn Feb. A. L. Van Blarum, Esq., Buenos Ayres Swormstedt & Power, for Germany Missionary goods sold Mar. Indiana Asbury University, by Rev. L. T. W oodward TJ. S. Government, Hon. J. Sloane, tr., Dec. 31, Bishop Hamline, for the church in Bremen A friend to missions...; Proceeds o f jewelry s o ld Amen, for German church, B rem en Rent o f Mission house, one quarter April. American Bible Society, for China, J. Hyde, tr... 1, Carried over, $8,648 90

187 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $8, April. L. Swormstedt, Cin., assistant tr., for German Mission"... 2!J7 43 L- T. Ansell, Iron W orks, Geo E. Pierson, North Chili, N. Y A friend.to missions, for a church in Germany... $ 1 Do. do. do. China A friend to missions Amount o f grant from S. S. Union, for the German Miss. $ Amount paid by Bro. Jacoby to Dr. M Clintock when in Bremon, charged to his accoun t Amount paid by Bro. Jacoby in Bremen for sundry accounts, now charged over Rent o f Mission house, one quarter $9, RECAPITU LATION OF RECEIPTS B Y CONFERENCES. N ew -Y ork C onference... $9, Troy do... 4, New-Jersey do... 6, Providence do... 4, New-Eugland do... 4, East Maine do East Genesee do... 3, Wisconsin do Oneida do... 4, Erie do... 4, N. Y. East do... 5, Black River do... 2, R ock River do North Ohio do Genesee do... 3, N. Hampshire do Baltimore do , Philadelphia do... 8, Michigan do... 1, Vermont do Maine do... 1, Pittsburg do... 6, Sundry Receipts... 9, $94, i85. May. Incidental Expenses. Paid travelling expenses o f Gen. Miss. Com., viz.: S. Luckey, $35 ; P. Cartwright, $110 ; M. Trafton, $10 50 ; P. P. Sandford, $ $ Do. Dr. Durbin s travelling expenses N. E. Conf Do. A. Sherwood, one month s services Do. Lydia Chase s order Do. C. Pitman, on account of salary paid in April, but not entered Do. S. Dando s bill Do. for Croton water r e n t Do. J. Westerfield, repairing range, & c Do. for copy o f A ct o f Miss. Soc Carried over, $372 76

188 M T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $ May. Paid Win. Veitch, expenses o f anniversary Do. balance o f Miss. Advocate account Do. S. Lewis, repairing missionary yard Do. Dr. Durbin s travelling expenses to N. H. Conf Do- Vashti Clark s order Do. postage in May Do. Lane & Scott, sundries June. Do. Dr. Durbin s travelling expenses Do. do. do Do. sundry freight bills Do. J. T. White, sexton o f Greene-st ch Do. If. Currier, printing certificates Do. A. Sherwood, one month s services D o. H. B. Lane, for services Do. freight b i l l Do. Dr. Durbin, cor. sec July. Do. freight b ill Do. Francis &, Loutrel, bill b ook s Do. D. Terry, cle rk Do. Lane & Scott, postage Do. Marvin & N orth Do. amount credited Miss. Soc., from East Maine Conf., 1849, which belonged to S. S. Union, now transferred to that soc Do. sundry freight b ills Do. A. Sherwood, one month s services Do. Dr. Durbin, travelling expenses Aug. Do. bill taxes on Mission houses Do. R. K. Reynolds, amount overpaid into the treasury, from West Goshen, N. Y. East Conf Do. freight bill Do. Dr. Pitman s moving expenses Do. bill c o a l Do. Dr. Durbin s bill travelling expenses Do. Greenwich Ins. Co Do. freight bills D o. Dr. Durbin s travelling expenses Do. freight bills Do. freight on missionary certificates to East Genesee C onf Do. D. Terry, clerk Do. postage past m on th Do. A. Sherwood, one month s services Do. Lane & Scott, bill books Sept. Do; freight b ill D o. Dr. Durbin s travelling expenses Do. Lane & Scott, bill books Do. freight on b o x Do. sundry freight b ills D o. Dr. Durbin on account o f salary D o. D. Terry, clerk D o. A. Sherwood, one month s services D o. Lane & Scott, postage in Sept Do. freight b ill Oct. D o. A. Sherwood, for services Do. Thomas Bailey, carpenter D o. bill stationery, postage, &c., for Cor. Sec y D o. D. Terry, clerk Do. sundry freight b ills Do. for renewal insarance policy Do. Dr. Durbin s travelling expenses Carried over, $3,611 10

189 t r e a s u r e r s a c c o u n t Brought forward, $3, Oct. Paid counterfeit and broken bank notes D o. postage past month D o. A. Sherwood, one month s services Do. S. Lewis, mason Nov. D o. J. P. Durbin, for books Do. freight bills Do. Dr. Durbin s travelling expenses, W est D o. E. L. Fancher, recording mortgage Do. Lane & Scott, books for library (1 Do. Lydia Chase, half year s salary Do. Yashti Clark, half year s annuity Do. A. Sherwood, sawing w ood Do. Dr. Durbin, travelling expenses D o. sundry freight bills D o. Anderson & Co., carpeting Do. D. Terry, cle rk D o. Lane <St Scott, postage D o. A. Sherwood, sexton Dec. Abbott & Ladue, wood and c o a l Do. for periodicals Do. Books and stationery for o ffice Do. Board o f Charles Pitman, coloured boy Do. sundry freight b ills Do. Lane & Scott, bills of books Do. Bum & Butcher, Plumbers Do. Discount on Treasurer s note, discounted Do. Dr. Durbin, travelling expenses Do. Glazing, Mission house... HI Do. Bill clothing for Chas. Pitman, coloured b o y Do. freight bill.. : Do. D. Terry, clerk Do. Dr. Durbin, on account of salary Do. Postage past month D o. freight bills Jan. Do. Lane & Scott, subscriptions for periodicals Do. T. V. Foster, painting Mission room Do. A. Sherwood, one month s services D o. Lane & Scott, freight on goods Do. A. Sherwood four days work, at $1 25 per d a y Do. D. Terry, for Chas. Pitman s board bill, & c Do. stationery for office Do. N. Currier, printing certificates Do. Burn & Butcher, plumbers Do. Manhattan Gas Light Co Do. D. Fanshaw, printing Danish tracts, & c Do. R. E. & W. T. Peterson, stove pipe, & c Do. Marvin & North, stationery Do. D. Terry, clerk Do. Postage past month D o. A. Sherwood, sexton Do. freight bill Feb. Do. Brown & Carswell, putting in gas fixtures in Miss, building D o. Stationery for office Do. John Carr, carpenter w ork D o. A. Sherwood, services Do. S. Dando, for services from Jan. 1 to May 1, Do. freight b ill Do. D. Terry, clerk Do. Dr. Durbin, on account o f salary D Carried over, $5,592 92

190 26 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $5, Feb. Paid Lane & Scott, postage Do. Counterfeit m on ey Mar. Do. Mercantile Marine Insurance Co Do. English M agazine D o. Lane & Scott, books D o. Bills o f Missionaries D o. A. Sherwood, services...» D o. freight bills Do. D. Terry, board o f Chas. P itm an Do. do. stationery, postage, & c D o. Dr. Durbin, travelling expenses Do. Rev. C. Jost, lor translating D o. M. Houseworth, engraving Do. A. Merwin, for Missionary Herald D o. Dr. Durbin, on account o f salary D o. D. Terry, do. do Do. Postage past month Do. A. Sherwood, one month s services April. Do. Discount on Treasurer s note, discounted Do. Manhattan Gas Light Co Do. Bill sundries, D. Terry... 4L 55 D o. Dr. Durbin, travelling expenses D o. Protest o f Missionary draft D o. Lydia Chase, half year s salary D o. freight bill D o. E. H. Quinn, painting roofs Mission buildings D o. Bill repairs for parsonage house at Buenos A yres D o. W m. Howland, engraving D o. A Sherwood, one month s services D o. Lane & Scott, postage past month D o. Lane & Scott, keeping Missionary books one y e a r D o. Lane & Scott s bill printing D o. D. Terry, salary to May, $7, DR. CASH PAID FOE FOREIGN MISSIONS, VIZ. Oregon and California May. Paid W m. Roberts drafts, $1,600, $ $2, D o. W m. Roberts draft D o. Wm Roberts order, fav. Sarah W h ite June. D o. W m. Spencer, one bbl., for Rev. N. D oan e July. D o. F. S. Hoyt, outfit $ 5 0 ; on account salary $ Aug. D o. passage o f five missionaries and families... 3, D o. freight on goods to San Francisco D o. M. C. BriggB, on account D o. Bills o f stove and chairs, Sim onds D o. John Flinn, on account o f salary D o. sundry bills o f goods Do. freight on g o o d s D o. S. D. Simonds, on account o f outfit Do. E. Bannister, outfit Sept. Do. Travelling expenses S. D. Simonds. $30 65 D o. balance on outfit do D o. M. C. Briggs, on account o f salary Carried over, ] $6,166 81

191 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $6, Sept. Paid John Flinn, outfit $75 ; travelling expenses $ Do. E. Bannister, travelling expenses D o. F. S. Hoyt, travelling expenses Do. do. on account o f salary Do. on account of salaries to Missionaries to California, viz. : Do. E. Bannister... $ Do. S. D. Simonds Do. M. C. Briggs Do. John Flinn Do. F. S. Hoyt , Do. F. S. Hoyt, travelling expenses Do. board o f Missionaries in city Do. W m. Roberts two drafts D o. freight on goods shipped to Oregon Do. W m. Roberts draft Do. W. West, stove for Oregon Oct. Do. sundry bills for Oregon Institute Do. R. B. Collins, bill b o o k s Do, Doremus & Harris, bill chemicals Dec. Do. W m Roberts draft Do. do do Do. F. S. Hoyt s draft Do. C. S. Kingsley, on account o f outfit Jan. Do. C. S. Kingsley, on account Feb. Do. freight bill on goods of L T. W oodw a rd Do. cartage on goods Do. I. Owen s d ra ft Do. L. T. W oodward, travelling expenses Do. do. on account outfit Do. do. do, Do. Rev. A. L. S. Bateman, travelling expenses and outfit Do. L. T. Woodward, on account outfit Do. do sundry bills Do. C. S. Kingsley, quarterage from Jan. 1 to June 1, 1851, $83 34 ; half year s salary, $ Do. C. S. Kingsley s bill travelling expenses Do. freight for C. M a cla y Mar. Do. L. T. Woodward, balance on outfit, $35 ; on salary, $251 58, to Dec. 1, D o. passage o f Missionaries... 3, Do. Rev. C. Maclay, outfit D o. freight on goods for Oregon Do. D. A. Dryden, outfit, quarterage, and half year s salary in advance Do. Chas. Maclay, quarterage and travelling expenses Do. outfit $100 ; quarterage, $41 67, for A. L. S. Bateman Do. C. S. Kingsley, travelling expenses and b oa rd D o. L. T. W oodward, expenses...r II Do. C. Maclay, board, & c Do. sundry board bills for Missionaries Do. insurance C. Maclay D o. for crossing the Isthmus April. Do. W. Roberts draft Do. sundry drafts $18,205 31

192 28 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. China May. Paid draft, Brown, Brothers & C o... $1, July. Do. do. do. do Do. M. C. White s draft...* Aug. Do. do. do Nov. Do. James Colder, on account outfit D ec. Do. J. D. Collins draft Do. Dr. W iley, on account expenses Jan Do. do. outfit Feb. Paid D o. balance on outfit Do. freight on Dr. W iley s g o o d s... G 00 Do. board bill o f Dr. W iley, and moving expenses Do. Mary Seely, on account outfit Do. Dr. W iley, bill medicines D o. do. on account salary... lfio 00 Do freight on goods Mar. Do. for 600 Mexican dollars Do. Adams & Co., freight Do. Mary Seely, balance on ou tfit... $50 Do. do. on account salary, half year D o. R. S. Maclay, goods sent him D o. Brown, Brothers & Co., drafts. Sept. 6, 1850, $ ; Dec. 7, 1850, $ ; March 6, 1851, $1, , Do. Marvin & North s b ill Do. Travelling expenses for J. Colder Do. Dr. W iley, on account salary. $25 ; quarterage, $ Do. J. Colder, balance outfit, $1 00; quarterage, $ Do. J. D. Collins draft D o. 400 Mexican dollars, less $50 to be paid Miss- Seely Do. Mary Seeley, travelling expenses Do. passage of Missionaries to Hong K ong... 1, Do. graduating fee for Dr. W iley April. J. D. Collins d raft $9, Germany May. Paid passage of Rev. C. H. Doering, $3 60; Rev. L. Nippert, $120 ; outfit o f Doering, $ $ Do. Rev. C. H. Doering, on account outfit Do. Rev. L. Nippert, outfit, $ 3 0 ; travelling expenses, $ D o. books for library in Germany Do. for passport for Rev. L. Nippert June. D o. for translating papers Do. Rev. L. S. Jacoby s draft July. D o. do. do Sept. D o. do. do Oct. Do. American Tract Soc., for books, & c D o. W. H. & G. W. Kipp, bedsteads Nov. Do. M. C. Morgan & Co, flour for Bro. Doering D o. L S. Jacoby, sundry bills books Do. J. H- Schoonmaker, crackers, D oering Do. L. S. Jacoby s draft D o. do. do Jan. D o. order favour o f Mrs. B ruenig d0 Feb. D o. L. S. Jacoby s draft Mar. Do. J. Romer &, Co., bill flour Carried over, $4,638 98

193 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $4, Paid Barnes & Mackay, bill for Jacoby Do. L. Nippert, for stove D o. Lane & Scott, bill books Do. do. bills books Do. H. Nuelson, outfit, $100; travelling expenses, $17 ; passage, $ April. D o. L. S. Jacoby s two drafts Do. sundry bills Do. sundry drafts, $400, $ $6, Liberia May. Paid sundry drafts... $3, June. Do. freight on goods to Africa Do. J. B. M Gill s draft Do. James Hall, passage, & c., of African b o y Do. sundry drafts... 1, Do. freight on goods, paid by I. P. Cook, Baltimore July. Do. N. S Bastion, in full o f account Do. J. B. M Gill s draft Do. sundry drafts... 6, Sept. Do. do Do. sundry bills g oods..., Do. sundry drafts... 1, Oct. Do. M -H. Newman, book Do. sundry drafts Nov. Do. J. B. M Gill s draft Do. do. do Dec. Do. D. M. W ilson & Co., bill nails Do. Lane & Scott, bill b ook s Do. J. B. M Gill s draft Do. sundry drafts... 2, Feb Do do Mar. Paid M. H. Newman, bill books Do. sundry drafts April. Do. J. B. M Gill s draft $19, Domestic Missions May. Paid A. Poe, for Daniel Poe, deceased, by order Gen. Miss. Com. $ Do. sundry drafts...,... 2, June. Do. do Do. do... 3, July. Do. Bishop Hedding s draft Do. sundry drafts... 1, Do. d o Do. do Aug. D o. do... 2, Do. do Do. d o Do. do Sept. Bishop Hedding s draft... 1, Carried over, $14,042 29

194 30 TREASURER S ACCOUNT Brought forward, $14, Sept. Paid sundry drafts... 2, Do. do Oct. Do. do Do. d o Do. do Do. do D o. do Nov. Do. P O. Joh n son Do. sundry drafts...3, D o. d o... 1, Dec. Do. do D o. O. G. Hedstrom, for Swedish M ission D o. Bishop Morris s draft Do. do. Hedding s draft Do. do. Waugh s draft D o. do. do D o. sundry drafts D o. Bishop Morris s draft Do. sundry drafts, $ ; ; $ Jan. Do. Bishop Hedding s draft D o. sundry drafts Do. do Do. do... 2, Feb. Do. do D o. do D o. Bishop W augh s draft Do. sundry drafts, $38 75 ; $12 50 ; $ 9 5 ; $68 75; $1,90B 25 ; $ , Do. Bishop Morris s draft Do. sundry drafts Mar. D o. O. G. Hedstrom, for colporteur D o. Bishop Hedding*s draft Do. sundry drafts Do. do Do. Bishop Waugh s draft D o. sundry drafts... 2, April. Do. Bishop W augh s draft Do. sundry drafts Do. Bishop Waugh s draft... 75ft Do. sundry drafts D o. d o...: Do. Bishop Janes draft D o. sundry drafts... 1, $36, RECAPITU LATIO N OF DISBURSEMENTS. Incidental Expenses... $7, Forèign German Mission... 6, Oregon and California Mission... 18, Liberia Mission... 19, China M ission... 9, Domestic Missions... 36, Total... $97,004 17

195 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. 31 Missionary Society o f the M. E. Churchy in account with L. Swormstedt, Assistant Treasurer. D R Mar. T o cash paid for incidental expenses, v iz.: Refunded to Rev. P. Cartwright, hy order o f the Board o f Managers, for money stolen while on his way to attend the Gen. Miss. Com... $ Rev. W. H. Raper s expenses attending the Gen Miss. Com Freight paid on Missionary certificates Counterfeit note paid at Western Virginia Conf., to Rev. W. D. Limon, and returned Freight paid on box o f clothing Clerk hire, stationery, and postage^ for the year $ T o cash paid for sundry drafts during the year, (as per list on the following pages,)... 34, CR. $34, By balance on hand, April 1, $1, By cash received from sundries, (as per list on following pages,)... 32, Balance taken to new account $34, Balance due the Assistant Treasurer...$ Cincinnati, March 31, L IST OF M ISSIO N A R Y D R A F T S PAID B Y L. SW O R M STED T, A s s is t a n t T r e a s u r e r o f t h e M i s s i o n a r y S o c ie t y, During the year ending March 31, 1851, Ohio Conference. Paid Bishop Waugh s draft in favour o f John Kisling.... $ Do. do. do. Geo. A. Breunig D o. do. do. Peter Wilkins Do. do. do. W. J. Ellsworth D o. do. do. E. Reimenschneider D o. do. do.. John K isling Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f Peter W ilk in s D o. do. do. E. Reimenschneider D o. do. do. John K islin g Do. do. do. Geo. A. B reunig D o. do. do. W. J. E llsw orth So. do. do. J. M. Trimble Do. dft. do. Uriah Heath D o. do. do. Peter W ilk in s *00 Carried over, $6,326 00

196 32 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. Brought forward, $8, Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f John Kipling D o. do. do. Geo. A. Breunig D o. do. do. J. M. Trim ble Do. do. do. W. J. Ellsworth D o. do. do. E. Reimenschneider Da. do. do. Uriah Heath Do. do. do. J. M. Trimble Do. do. do. E. Reimenschneider Do. do. do. Geo. A. Breunig D o. do. do. John Kisling D o. do. do. Peter Wilkins North Ohio Conference. $11, Paid Bishop Waugh s draft in favour o f W esley B rock... $31 25 D o. do. do. G. W. Breckenridge Do. do. do. John Quigley Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f W esley B r o ck D o. do. do. John Quigley Do. do. do. Thos. Barkdall Do. do. do. W. C. P eirce Do. do. do. Thos. Barkdall Do. do. do. John Quigley D o. do. do. W esley B ro ck D o. do. do. W. C. P eirce Do. do. do. W esley B ro ck Do. do. do. W. C. P eirce D o. do. do. John Quigley D o. do. do. Thos. Barkdall Indiana Conference. $ Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f James Tarkington... $ D o. do. do. Elijah W h itten D o. do. do. James Tarkington D o. do. do. Elijah W hitten Paid Bishop Morris draft in favour o f do Do. do. do. R. S. Robinson Do. do. do. John Kiger Do. * do. do. J. Tarkington D o. do. do. W. C. Sm ith Do. do. do. E. G. W o o d North Indiana Conference. $ Paid Bishop W augh s draft in favour o f J. H. B ru ce... Do. do. do. do... Do. do. do. J. L. S m ith... D o. do. do. O. V. L em on Do. do, do. S. T. Gillet... Do. do. do. do... Do. do. do. S. C. C ooper Do. do. do. John Daniel D o- do. do. J. H. B ru ce Do. do. do. S. C. C oop er Carried over, $261 25

197 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. 33 Brought forward, $ Paid Bishop Waugh s draft in favour o f S. T. Gillet D o. do. do. O. V. L em on D o. do. do. John Daniel D o, do. do. J. L. S m ith Do. do. do John H. Bruce No. do. do. W. H. Goode Do. do. do. John Daniel Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. John L. Smith Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f J. H. Bruce Do. do. do. J. L. Smith D o. do. do. G. M. B o y d Do. do. do. S. C. C oop er Do! do. do. G. M. B o y d Do. do. do. J. H. B ru ce D o. do. do. J. M. Stallard D o. do. do. S. C. Cooper D o. do. do. J. L. Smith Do. do. do. G. M. Boyd Do. do. do. S. C. C oop er Illinois Conference. $ Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f Philip K u h l... $ Do. do. do. Henry Koeneke Do. do. do. W m. Schreck D o. do. do. C. Eisenmeyer D o. do. do. Henry Koeneke j p Do. do.. do. J. B. Carrington Paid Bishop Hamline s draft in favour o f Peter Akers Do. do. do. P. Cartwright Do. do. do. C. D. James Do. do. do. P. Cartwright Do. do. do. W. H. Taylor Do. do. do. Philip Kuhl Do. do. do. F, Kirkman D o. do. do. H. K oeneke Do. do. do. John Plank Do. do. do. Peter A kers Do. do. do. J. B. Carrington D o. do. do. N. Allyn Do. do. do. C. Eisenmeyer Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. Philip K u h l D o. do. do. W. H. Taylor D o. do. do. F. Kirkm an Do. do. do. C. Eisenm eyer D o. do. do. N. Allyn Do. do. do. John P la n k Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. C, D. James Do. do. do. J. B. Carrington D o. do. do. H. Koeneke D o. do. do. P. Cartwright D o. do. do. John P la n k D o. do. do. H. K oeneke D o. do. do C. Eisenmeyer D o. do. do. Philip K u h l Do. do. do. C. Eisenm eyer $9,108 87

198 34 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. Rock River Conference. Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f M. B ourne... $ D o. do. do. A. L. Risley D o. do. do. Milton Bourne D o. do. do. John M orey Do. do. do. John Sinclair Paid Bishop Hamlino s draft in favour of Richard Haney D o. do. do. Luke Hitchcock D o. do. do. Milton Bourne Do. do. do. O. A. W a lk e r Do. do. do. John Chandler Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. A. L. R isley Do. do. do. John Sinclair Do. do. do. Richard Haney Do. do. do. A. L. R isle y D o. do. do. O. A. W alker Do. do. do. Luke H itch cock D o. do. do. Richard Haney Do. do. do. O. A. W a lk e r Do. do. do. A. L. Risley D o. do. do. John Sinclair...t Do. do. do. Milton Bourne Do. do. do. John Sinclair Iowa Conference. $1, Paid Bishop Janestldraft in favour o f Andrew C olem an... $ D o. do. do. G. B. Bowman Do. do. do. Andrew Coleman Paid Bishop Hamline s draft in favour o f Isaac I. Stewart Do. do. do. W m. Sim pson D o. do. do. Alcinous Y o u n g D o. do. do. Henry W. Reed D o. do. do. Andrew Coleman D o. do. do. David Worthington D o. do. do. Henry W. R e e d Do. do. do. David Worthington D o. do. do. Isaac I. S tew art Do. do. do. do D o- do. do. do Do. do. do. Alcinous Y o u n g D o. do. do. W m. Simpson D o. do. do. Andrew Coleman D o. do. do. W m. Simpson D o. do. do. Hefiry W. R eed Missouri Conference. $1, Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f J. J. Buren... $ D o. do. do. A. Still Do. do. do. Nelson Henry D o. do. do. C. J. Houts o. do. do. J. J. Buren B o. do. do. Nelson H en ry D o. do. do. A. Still Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. -J /H. H op k in s Carried over, $1,235 00

199 t r e a s u r e r s a c c o u n t. 35 Brought forward, $1, Paid Rev. C. J. Houts draft in favour o f A. Still Do. do. do. C. J. H ou ts Do. do. do. Richard B ird Do. do. do. G. W. Robbins Do. do. do. J. J. Buren Do. do. do. J. H. H opkins Do. do. do. A. Still... Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. Richard Bird... Do. do. do. J. J. Buren Do. do. do. G. W. R obbins Do. do. do. A. Still Do. do. do. G. W. R obbins Do. do. do. J. H. Hopkins Do. do. do. O. J. Houts Do. do. do. J. J. Buren Do. do. do. C. j. Uouts Do. do. do. J. H. Hopkins Do. do. do. Richard Bird... Paid Bishop Hamline s draft in favour of James Gurley Do. do. do. G. W. R obbin s Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. C.J. Houts Do. do. do. G. W. R obbin s Western Virginia Conference. $5, Paid Bishop Waugh s draft in favour o f S. G. J. Worthington $ Do. do. do. David R eed Do. do. do. S. G. J. W orthington Do. do. do. David R eed Do. do. do. H. Z. Adam s Paid Bishop Janes draft in favour o f W. D. L em on Do. do. do. H. Z. Adams Do. do. do. S. G. J. Worthington Do. do. do B. F. S e d w ick Do. do. do. S. G. J. W orthington Do. do. d u. B. F. Sedwick Do. do. ac. H. Z. Adams Do. do. do. W. D. Lem on Do. do. do. B. F. Sedwick Do. do. do. S. G. J. W orthington Do. do. do. W. D. L e m o n Do. do. do. B. F. Sedw ick Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. H. Z. Adams Do. do. do. S. G. J. W orthington Do. do. do. W. D. L e m o n New-Mexico. #1, Paid E. G. Nicholson s draft iiifavour of E. G. N ich olson... $ Do. do. do. do D o. do. do. do Do. do. do. do Do. do. do. do Paid George Lane s draft in favour of D. H. Dryden $ 1, Recapitulation o f drafts paid during the year. $34,326 12

200 36 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. C r B y Cash received from Sundries April. Barzillai W illey, Utica circuit, la. Conf., by Rev. J. Myers $ 5 00 Mooresville circuit, la. Conf., by Rev. R. L. Blowers Medina circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. H. L. Parrish Bainbridge circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. E. W o o d Assignment o f ground rent, by John M ears Lockport circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. J. H. Bruce Kankakee mission, R. R. Conf., by Rev. S. P. Burr Canal Dover, $ 5 ; Old Town, $ 5 ; Goshen, # 2 ; Canal Dover circuit, ST. O. Conf., by Rev. H. E. Pilcher Locust Grove S. School, Hamilton.co., O., by Mr. Davis Methodist Sewing Soc., Centreville, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. J. C. Smith Medina circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. H. L. Parrish Sangamon circuit, 111. Conf., by Rev. P. Cartwright Springfield station, do. do. do Petersburg circuit, do. do. do Elizabethtown circuit, Ia. Conf., by Rev. F. H. Carey Decatur circuit, N. Ia., by Rev. S. T. S tou t Morris Chapel S. School, (for the outfit and support of Rev. L. Nippert, missionaiy to Germany,) from the Juvenile Miss. Soc. $25 ; S. School Miss, boxes, $100 ; public collection, $75, by J. G. Rust, tr Y ellow Spring circuit, Iowa Conf., by Rev. I. I. Stewart, May. Morefield circuit, la. Conf., by Rev. L. Forbes James Hamilton, Liberty cir., Ia. Conf., by Rev. W. W. Snyder, 6 00 Lawrenceville circuit, 111. Conf., by Rev. J. Thatcher Mrs. S. H. R., Deer Creek circuit, O. Conf., by Rev. A. Nelson 2 00 Shelbyville circuit, Ia. Conf., by Rev. J. S. Winchester J. H., Paint Creek, O., letter W est Jefferson circuit, O. Conf., by Rev. J. W. L o c k Morris Chapel S. S. Miss. Soc., for support o f Rev. L. Nippert, missionary to Germany, by J. P. Epply Mooresville circuit, Ia. Conf., by Rev. R. L. Blowers Auburn circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. S. Lamb P. Talbott, Frankfort, Ky., letter Morgantown circuit, Ia. Conf., by Rev. S. Tincher June. Mechanicsburg station Miss. Soc., O. Conf., by E. D. Lawler, tr David Gold $10, and Rey. I. M. Frye $ 3, for home German missions, by W. Krebs Rev. Barzellai Willey, for the China mission, Utica circuit, Ia. Conf., by Rev. J. Myers Williamsburg circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. G. W. Stafford Olney circuit, 111. Conf., a family offering, by Rev. C. Lambert 5 00 Auburn circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. S. Lamb Canal Dover, $13 ; Old Town society, $ 6 ; Canal Dover station, N. O. Conf., by Rev. H. E. Pilcher Medina circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. H. L. Parrish Assignment o f ground rent in Cincinnati, O., by John Mears, $99, and $ 1 added by John Mears Western Virginia Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. M. T ich nell Fort W ayne station, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. W. W ils o n m. and Mary Hagerman, Milton Ch., Olivesburg circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. O. Burgess July. One who supports missions, Platteville, for China mission, by letter Macomb circuit, R. R. Conf., by Rev. W. M. Clark Carried over, $1,896 30

201 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $1, July. Franklin Society, Olivesburg circuit, N. O- Conf., by Rev. 0. Burgess Christie Chapel station, W est Cincinnati district, by J. Pfaff Asbury Chapel, $18 62 ; W esley Chapel, $15 88 ; M Kendree Chapel, $ 1 1 ; Summerford, $ 2 95; Fall s meeting house, $ ; Scattering, 49 cts. all in Asbury circuit, O. Conf., by Rev. A. M. Lorraine J. F. B., o f Mt. Vernon, 111., for China mission, by letter Germantown circuit, O- Conf., by Rev. J. G assner W est Jefferson circuit, O. ConF., by Rev. J. W. L ocke Gratiot, $ 1 0 ; Mt. Sterling, $ 5 Asbury circuit, O. Conf., by Rev. A. M. Lorraine Olivesburg Society, Olivesburg circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. O. Burgess A female friend to missions, by Rev. John F. Wright Mooresville circuit, la. Conf., by Rev. R. L. Blowers Indian Mission district, ($ 10 o f which to constitute Mrs. Levina Day a life-member of the Michigan Conf. Miss. Soc.,) by Rev. J. H. P itezel Pleasant Grove circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. H. H. Badley 3 00 Christie Chapel station, O. Conf., by Rev. Arza Brown Tames Lashbrook, Masonville, Ky., by letter Rev. F. M. Mills, $ 1 ; Mrs. M. H. Müls, $ 1 ; Mary H. Mills, Emily V. Mills, and Francis L. Mills, 50 cts. each, by Rev. F. M. Mills, at Wisconsin C on f R ock River Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. G. G. W orthington... $1, Less counterfeits, disc, on uncurrent money, & c , Brinkley H. Hurtt, for the mission to Germany, by Rev. J. B. Austin Sundry Germans in Pittsburg, Pa., for the mission to Germany, by Rev. John G ey er Aug. To constitute Emma Jane, adopted daughter of Rev. T. W. Chandler, a life-member of Parent Soc., by Rev. T.W. Chandler Thank-offering, by W. W. Sullivan, for China mission 1 00 W. Hays, Dearborn co., Ia., for the German mission at Bremen, to aid in printing and circulating Methodist literature in the German language, by Rev. T. H. R ucker Pleasant Grove circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. H. H. Badley North Ohio Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. W, Runnells... $4, Less counterfeit and discount on uncurrent funds , Christie Chapel station, O. Conf., by Rev. Arza Brown Mary C. Phister, $ 1 ; Evelina Phister, $ 1 ; Amelia Armstrong, $ 6 80 ; Coloured Ch., $ 2 80 ; general collection, $55 85, all of Maysville station, Ohio Conf., by Rev. J. F. Chalfant North Bend circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. J. W. Keely North Indiana Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. W. Posey, tr. $2, Less counterfeits, disc, on uncurrent funds, & c , North Indiana Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. J. H. Sinex, collected previous year North Indiana Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. W. Posey, tr., per Rev. Bishop Janes Female Miss. Soc.,-Sidney, N. O. Conf., one box clothing, valued at $ , by Rev. W. J. Wells. Sept. North Indiana Conf. Miss. Soc., proceeds o f $ 5 in uncurrent bills 3 70 Ohio Conf. Miss. Soc., proceeds of $30 on bank o f Wooster, received in Miami circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. W m. Routledge Christie Chapel station, Ohio Conf., by Rev. A. Brown Germantown circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. J. Gassner Carried over, $11,559 35

202 38 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $11, Sept. Iowa Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. D. Worthington, tr... $ Less counterfeits, discount, & c Blendon circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. J. B. Morrison York-st. S. School, $ 2 0 : Chnton-st. mission, $1 44, by Rev. William, Simmons Ripley station, Ohio Conf., (of which $60 are to constitute A. Liggett, J. Bennington, and Jacob Fisher, life-members o f Parent Soc., and $ 2 5 from Ripley S. School, for China mission, of which $20 is to constitute Miss Mary Courtney a life-member of Parent Soc.,) by Rev. J. F. Conrey Salem Chapel station, ($ 2 4 paid by the S. School, o f which $20 are to constitute Rev. Isaac B. Fish, and Salem Chapel S. School, life-members of the Ohio Conf. Miss. Soc.,) by Rev. I. B. Fish W esley Chapel station, Ohio Conf., (public collection, $ 6 0 ; S. School, $ ,) by Rev. John M iley New-st. Chapel, East Cincinnati mission, by Rev. A. Meharry Morris Chapel station, Ohio Conf., by Rev. M. Kaufman Ninth-st. station, Ohio Conf., as follow s: Messrs. Morrell, Stew, art & Co., to support a single missionary in Germany, (balance o f $300 to be paid in six months,) $150 ; by sundry persons, to support another missionary for one year, $300 ; general collection, $ For the mission in Germany, by Rev. C. Koeneke, St. Louis, Mo Asbury station, Ohio Conf., (of which $100 is for Foreign missions; $79 45 from the S. School, $ 4 0 o f which to constitute Asbury S. School and Rev. R. O. Spencer life-members of Parent S o c.; S. Williams, $10, which, with $10 contributed in December, 1849, is to constitute Samuel Williams Widney, jr., a life-member of Parent S oc.; Master F. A. Spencer, $2, from savings box; balance public collection,) by Rev. R. O. Spencer Milford circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. W. S. Morrow North Indiana Conf. Miss. Soc., (Goshen $10, Laporte $ 8 16,) by Rev. John Daniel Morris Chapel S. School, for the support o f Rev. L. Nippert, missionary in Germany, ($ 3 0 of which were collected and paid by the Juvenile Miss. Soc. connected with the school, to constitute Rev. M. Simpson, Rev. W. Nast, and Rev. R. S. Foster lifemembers o f the Ohio Conf. Miss. Soc.,) by J. G. Rust, tr Bethel Chapel, Ohio Conf., (Christie Juv. Miss. Soc., including $ 1 20 from Miss Arthur s miss, box, $ ; Collins Female Miss. Soc., $ ; Robert Arthur, for French and Italian mission, $ 1,) by Rev. C. W. Sears For the mission to Germany, by a German of Jefferson City mission, by Rev. W. Sehreck Burdine Blake, Davenport, Iowa, for the cause of missions among the Indians, by Rev. L. Taylor Seth Sampson, sen., Patriot circuit, la. Conf., for the mission to Germany, by Rev. J. A. B esw ick Assignment of ground rent in Cincinnati, by John Mears, $99, and $ 1 added by h im From a German, by Rev. W. N ast Oct. Ohio Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. O. Spencer, tr... 10, John Morledge and sister, for Indian missions, Ninth-st. charge, Cincinnati, O., by T. B. Anderson New-Richmond circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. L. P. M iller Morris Chapel station, Ohio Conf., by Rev. W. Herr Camden circuit, Ohio Conf., by Mrs. Mutchner, for Rev. P. A. Mutchner, deceased Christie Chapel, Ohio Conf., by John D u b ois Carried over, $23,997 52

203 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $23, Oct. Illinois Conf. Mies. Soc., by Rev. W. J. Rutledge...$2, Less disc, on uncurrent funds and counterfeits , Illinois Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. W. Schreck Indiana Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. J. HUl... $3, Less counterfeits and disc, on uncurrent funds , A. A. S., for China mission, by letter Kenton circuit, Delaware district, N. O. Conf., by Rev. J. Blanpied 5 00 Nov. Indiana Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. James Hill, tr Hanover S. School, Hanover circuit, la. Conf., for China mission, by Rev. L. Forbes Benjamin Hughes, Wesley Chapel, Dayton, O., by Rev. W. P. Strickland Amity circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. E. Raymond Alexander W., a friend of missions, by Rev. J. W. Weakley 5 00 Returned by Rev. P. Wilkins, from last year s appropriation, by Rev. J. M. T rim b le John Mears, Cincinnati, O., s e lf Jan. John Hughes, Sterling, Crawford co., O., by self Rev. N. T. Ayres, deceased, late o f the Ohio Conf., left by his will to the Miss. Soc., by Rev. S. Brown, per Rev. O. Brooks An unknown donor, Sidney German mission, Ohio Conf, by Rev. J. Kisling Groveport circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. James Hooper Dr. M. Pretzinger, by Rev. J. M. Hartman Rev. Charles Morrow, for China mission, by Rev. H. B. Nesbit Buckeye-st. German mission, by Rev. W. N a st Lagrange circuit, N. Ind. Conf., by Rev. Samuel Lamb A friend to missions, ($1 of which is for German missions,) by Rev. J. H avens Urbana station, Ohio Conf., (collected on the penny-a-week plan, ) by Rev. W. Herr Infant department of the S. School of Urbana station, Ohio Conf., by Mrs. Eliza P. H err Gallia circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. L. W. M unsell Franklin circuit, Red Lyon, $ 2 ; Ridgeville $1 25 ; Ohio Conf., by Rev. D. K em per Peter Barnet, Asbury circuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. R. Pitzer 3 00 A friend o f missions, by letter Assignment of ground rent in Cincinnati, by John M ears North Madison congregation, $ 4 15 ; North Madison S. School, $1 25 ; Fairmount congregation, $1 30; Fairmount S. School, $ 2 05 ; North Madison circuit, Ind. Conf., by Rev. James Jones 8 75 W m. H., (annual instalment,) by Rev. M. Black Morris Chapel S. School quarterly instalment, (o f which $ 2 0 are from the Juv. Miss. Soc. of that school, and $55 10 box collections in the S. School,) by Dr. Comegys Sullivan circuit, North Ohio Conf., by Rev. H. L. Parrish La Grange circuit, N. Ind. Conf., by Rev. S. Lamb H. Henry Selzer, Greenfield, O., by letter Priscilla Talbott, Frankfort, Ky., by letter Missouri Conf., by Rev. W. D. Gage, per Rev. G. W. Robbins A German o f Rockford mission, by Rev. C. Dierking W. S., of Illinois, for the mission in Germany, by letter 5 00 Lawrenceville circuit, Illinois Conf., by Rev. J. E. Reed A German of St. Charles, M o., by Rev. C. Koeneke Feb. North Ohio Conf. Miss. Soc., by Rev. W. Runnells, tr Salem circuit, HI. Conf., for China mission, by Rev. I. Groves Xenia circuit, 111. Conf., by Rev. John Thatcher Griggsville circuit, HI. Conf., Griggsville, $25 10 ; New-Salem, $3 8 5 ; Cobbey s, $2 85, by Rev. J. Van Cleve Oanied over, $31,305 48

204 40 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T Brought forward, $31, Feb. The Printer of the Christian Apologist, by Rev. W. Nast 5 00 Fort Madison station, Iowa Conf., by Rev. T. C. Crawford 6 00 Ninth-fit. station, Ohio Conf.. collected in the monthly missionary prayer-meeting, by Rev. G. C. Crum Lima circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. R. W ilc o x Galena station, R. R. Conf. by Rev. A. E. Phelps Rev. E. T. Webster, by letter Middleport circuit, R. R. Conf., by Rev. T. F. R oyal Equality circuit, El. Conf., Rev. E. Joy, $4 for China mission, on Dr. Cartwright s proposition; M. H. Joy, 20 cts.; public collection, $3 55, by Rev. E. Joy George M Killeps, for the German missionary work, by letter Louisville, Ky., German station, Ohio Conf., by Rev. J. H. Bahrenburg Lima circuit, N. O. Conf., by Rev. R. W ilcox, A. B., from Portsmouth miss., Ohio Conf., by Rev. C. Schelper Miss P. Talbott, Frankfort, Ky., for China mission, by letter Allisonville circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. F. A. Hardin Lawrenceville circuit, 111. Conf., by Rev. J. E. R eed R ock Ritfer Conf. Miss. Soc., part of last year s collection, by Rev. G. G. Worthington Thomas Walker, Columbus, O., by Rev. J. W. W eakly Asbury, by letter Mar. Lawrenceburg, la., German station, Ohio Conf., for Frankfort mission, Germany, by Rev. J. K isling Edgar circuit, 111. Conf., by Rev. W. H. H. M oore Thank-offering, by a German brother of Captinacircuit, Ohio Conf., by Rev. P. W ilkins Urbana station, Ohio Conf., on the penny-a-week plan, by Rev. W. Herr N., o f Louisville, K y letter Jacksonville circuit, 111. Conf., by Rev. I. C. K im ber Perryville, N. Ia. Conf., by W. H. Brown A German sister of Desmoines miss., 111. Conf., by Rev. T. Miller 5 00 Detroit German mission, Ohio Conf., by Rev. J. A. K le in 2 50 Windsor circuit, N. Ia. Conf., by Rev. S. T. S tou t Michael Imhoff, by Rev. J. Rothweiler Assignment o f ground rent in Cincinnati, by John Mears, $99, and $1 added by himself Missouri Conf. Miss. Soc., collected last year, by Rev. F. Gage, tr For the mission to Hamburg, by Rev. G. Danker Greenfield circuit, N. Ia. C onf, by Rev. Eli Rammel Carmi circuit, 111. Conf., by Rev. J. H. H ill W est Point circuit, Iowa C onf.: West Point, $6 10 ; Dean s school-house, $4 45; Salem, 10 cts.; Aiken s class, $2; Powell s, 80 cts.; Franklin, $1 50 ; and Reed s school-house, $1 35, by Rev. T. M. Kirkpatrick, per Rev. I. I. Stewart A German o f Florence circuit, Mo. Conf., by letter C. Smith, Pittsburg, Penn $32,036 44

205 T R E A S U R E R S A C C O U N T. 41 GENERAL RECAPITULATION. RECEIPTS. Balance in hands o f Treasurer, May 1, $4, Receipts during the past year... 94, $99, Balance on hand with Assistant Treasurer, April 1,1850 $1, Receipts the past year by do. 32, , $133, DISBURSEM ENTS. Treasurer paid out... 97, Assistant Treasurer paid out... 34, , Total balance in Treasury, May 1, $1, AUDITING COM M ITTEE S REPORT. W e, the subscribers, having examined the accounts o f the Treasurer of the Missionary Society o f the Methodist Episcopal Church for the year ending May 1, 1851, find them correct, as per vouchers laid before us. J. B enjam in E d w a r d s, W il l ia m A. Cox, A mos W. B r o w n.

206 CONTRIBUTORS. T h e Constitution of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, provides, that the payment of twenty dollars at one lime, constitutes a member for life ; any person paying one hundred and fifty dollars at one time into the treasury, shall be a manager for life ; and the contribution _of five hundred dollars, shall constitute the donor a patron for life. Now it has happened, that a list has been published every year of life-members, but not of patrons and life-directors. W e propose to supply these lists, as far as we can, this year, in hopes that friends who see the errors^ and deficiencies, will correct the one and supply the other, in letters to this office. W e wish to make the lists complete from the foundation of this society. W e are sure the present lists are very imperfect. W e have not means at hand to make them more perfect, but we will keep a record of all corrections and additions which may be supplied to us, and thus be able, we trust, next year, to make a nearly perfect list. T o these lists of patrons and life-directors, we add the list of bequests or legacies of one hundred dollars and over, which, also, must be very imperfect, but which we hope to render nearly complete next year, by the' aid of friends. W e are sure tliat small bequests mixed up with the various reports have escaped us ; and, probably, larger ones have also. W e publish these lists chiefly to make a beginning towards a complete list, which we hope will be carried forward from year to year. It ought to be particularly noted, that many persons have given, one hundred dollars and upwards, and five hundred dollars and upwards, and thousands, in some instances, under fictitious names. And although we know the real names of some of the parties, yet we are not at liberty to insert them in the lists, and do insert the assumed names, as these cannot represent Patrons or Life-Directors. Their liberal contributions are acknowledged in the Treasurer s Reports, under the names or titles assumed.

207 BEQUESTS. Nathaniel Smith... $2, J. Hamilton, Portsmouth, Virginia... 2, W. Cooper, N ew -York... 2, Jacob Enejberger Robert Mathison Samuel Smith, Massachusetts Sarah Haggerty Zim rih oyt Ebenezer Eliason Horace Kershaw Miss Esther Taleott, Conn Mrs. Mary Blackledge Nathan Garftsey Mrs. Eliza R. Grinnell Elizabeth S. *Gamsey... 1, Sarah Graham P. Atwood, Massachusetts Dr. Hall, Baltimore... 1, 'N. Garnsey... 1, James Bouton, Delaware County, N ew -Y ork Nathaniel Brown Cyrus Swetland, Saratoga* N ew -Y ork R. Peaslee Rev. H. Field J. Cuddeback... 1, Mrs. Frey, widow o f Rev. Christopher Frey... 2, Mrs. Jemima Chase, Green County, N e w -Y o rk Charles R ogers Mrs. Cynthia Pearce, Connecticut _ Caroline H. Halsted... 1, L. Blakeslee Henry Wassail, N ew -Y ork Charles Rogers, (in part)...* Joseph Adams Edmund B. Randolph, Mississippi Garrett WikofF, Richfield Springs Rachel Blanding, Philadelphia...*... * Rev. John Stockdale Rev. W. Gordon *... * PATRONS. T he following is a list of persons who, by the payment o f five hundred dollars or more at one time, have been constituted P a t r o n s of the S o c iety : N. Gregory, M. D... $ Andrew Clarke Mr. Nathaniel Sm ith... 2, Christiana Strong C. Shipley, Baltimore R, S. Johnson, Philadelphia John Meais, Cincinnati Simeon Lam b

208 LITE MANAGERS. T he fo llo w in g is a list o f perssns w h o, by. the contribu tion o f o n e h u n d red a n d fifty dollars or m ore at one tim e, are L if e M a nagers of t h e S o c iety : Rev. N. Bangs, D. D... $ Mr. J. P. H olm es Mr. P. B. Smith Rev. W m. Ryland James Douglas, Esq., o f Scotland Mary Bowles...»... Daniel Cofiman... Mr. John Blake... Mr. N. W. W elch Rev. D. W. Clark, D. D... Mr. Leonard Kirby Mr. George T. Cobb Mr. John Stainford, East Cambridge

209 LIFE SUBSCRIBERS. Life Subscribers by the payment o f twenty dollars at one time. Rev. Bishop M Kendree Bishop George Bishop Roberts Bishop Soule Bishop Hedding Bishop Andrew Bishop Emory Bishop W augh Bishop Morris Bishop Hamline Bishop Janes Abbott, Ira A bbot, Larman W. A bell, Asa Adams, A. Adams, ßenj. M. Adams, Charles Adams, Elisha Adams, Henry W. Adams, James Adams, John Adams, John F. Adams, Moses Adkins, L. L. Agard, H. Aherns, William Akerly, A. Akers, Dr. Peter Akins, J. E. Albiston, R. Alderman, M. P. Aldrich, Asa Alexander, D. F. Alexander, G. W. Allen, E. W. R. Allen, James Allen, R. T. V. Allen, R. W. Allen, William A lley, John Allyn, Norman Alverson, J. B. Amer, W. Amerman, O. V. Ames, Edward R. Ames, W illiam Anderson, Curtis Anderson, James R. Anderson, Jacob Anderson, L. Anderson, W. R. Rev. Andrew, Bromwell Andrews, Charles Andrews, J. Andrews, Elisha Andrus, Luman Andrus, Loyal B. Anson, W illiam Anstalt, P. Anthony, Darius Anthony, Samuel Archer, P. W. Armstrong, John Armstrong, John W. Arnold, Smith Arndt, R. S. Arthur* John W. Ashbrook, Joseph Ashmun, Mr. Aspenwall, J. C. Aspril, Joseph Atchinson, F. Athey, W. Atkinson, Lewis A. Atwell, James Atw ell, John A tw ood, A. A tw ood, J. Austin, C. H. Avery, Otis Ayer, Rishworth Aylworth, J. P. Ayres, Brayman Ayres, James B. Ayres, J. C. Ayres, James Gen. Adams, Sands Dr. Angier, S. T. Amsb, James H. Ayres, Chauncey Capt. Adams, Joseph Mr. Abbott, Bennet T. Abbott, Levings Abbott, Francis Aberly, John Adams, George Adams, John D. Adams, Nathan Agett, W m. Aguilar, Abel Aikman, Jas. H. Aldrich, Russell E. Mr. Alexander, J. Alexander, Peter Alexander, Seth Allard, Horace Allen, Charles J. Allen, Eibridge G. Allen, Thomas Allen, John Allender, John Allstman, Benjamin Ames, John Anderson, John Andrews, Ebenezer Andrews, Job Andrews, Stephen S. Andrews, Jacob Andrews, Adiial Anthony, J. Anthony, Hezekiah Archibald, James Armstrong, James Armstrong, Sterling Armstrong, Robt. G. Arnold, Eli Arnold, S. H. Arthur, James Ashby, James N. Atkinson, Joseph H. Atkins, John Atkins, Joseph Atkins, Freeman Atkins, Zaccheus Atwater, Samuel Atw ood, Caleb S. Atw ood, Samuel Austin, James N. Austin, Thomas Auten, James W. Ayers, Daniel Messrs. Anderson, M Farlane & Co. Mrs. Abbott, Abigail Abbott, Lydia Abbott, Sarah Abell, Julia Acker, Ann Adams, Caroline Adams, Polly Adams, Rosannah Adams, Matilda M. [Adam s, Lucinda

210 46 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Mrs. Adams, Julia Ann Adkins, Mary A. Agard, P. Akins, Martha Alderman, Lucy A. Aldrich, Eliza Ann Aldrich, Lucy Alden, Amanda Allison, Jane Allard, Susan Allen, Julia A nn Allen, Nancy G. Allen, Sarah W. Allen, Phebe Amiss, Elizabeth Anciaux, Lydia Anderson, Jane Anderson, Mary J. Anderson, Susannah Anderson, Elizabeth Andrews, Caroline Andrus, Ann Anson, Elizabeth Anthony, Elizabeth Anthony, H Archibald,SarahA.T. Armitage, Lucy Armitage, A. Armstead, Harriet B. Armstrong, Eliza Arnold, Lucretia Arnold, C. V. Arthur, Elizabeth Asthbrook, Julia H. Ashley, Sophia Ashmead, Mary C. Ashworth, Sarah Ashworth, H. M. Aspril, Sarah E. Atkins, Henrietta Atkins, Maria Atkins, Sally C. Atw ell, Fanny Atwell, Nancy Austin, Mary Ann Avery, Mary Ann Ayer, Rev. Rishworth Ayers, Susan Aylworth, Lucy Aylworth, J. A. Ayres, Charlotte Ayres, Clara Ayres, Mary C. Ayres, Mary Ayres, Rev. J. C. Ayres, Clarissa Miss Adams, Ann Adams, Margaret J. Adams, Cynthia Agan, Mary Ann Agard, Maria Jane Allen, Adelia H. Allen, Adeline N. Allen, Esther Miss Ailing, Keturah Allyn, Charlotte S. Andrews, Hannah Annis, Minerva Anthony, Eliza Anthony, Mary G. Artman, Eliza Ashcroft, Fanny Ashmead, Elizabeth Ashworth, H. M. Atwood, H. L. Avery, Rachel Rev. Babbitt, C. Babcock, S. E. Babcock, William R. Backus, J. P. Backus, William H. Bagnal, W m. R. Bailey, Pleasant B. Bailey, Robert P. Bain, John Bainbridge, Thomas Baines, W m. Baker, Albert Baker, Charles Baker, Lawrence Baker, Oamyn C. Baker, A. S> Baldwin, C. R. Bancroft, George C. Bangs, Dr. Nathan Bangs, F. B. Bangs, Heman Bangs, John Bangs, W m. M K. Bangs, W illiam H. Barber, Cicero Barber, Danl. W. Barclay, Charles W. Barker, A. Barker, John Barnard, Albert F. Barnard, John Bames, Allen Barnes, Joshua Barnes, W. H. Barns, Zetto Barr, J. M. Barrett, Eli Barrows, Joseph S. Bartine, David Bateman, A. L. S. Battles, Augustus Bartlett, Charles Bartlett, 0. C. Bartlett, Horace Boscom, Dr. H. B. Bass, R. G. Bastion, N. S. Batelle, C. D. Bates, E. O. Bates, L. Bates, Merritt Bates, W m.] Rev. Battersley, John Bayles, John S. Bayne, John Beach, A. F. Beach, John B. Beach, Lyman Beach, R. M. Beale, Oliver Bear, John Bear, Jacob Beard, Ira Beaver, Peter Beebe, E. M. Beecher, Dr. Lyman Beecher, E. P. Beecher, L. Beecher, W m. H. Beegle, John S. Beeks, G. C. Beers, E. O. Belknapp, John W. Bell, James J. Bell, John Beman, Dr. N. S. S. Benedict, G. Benedict, Timothy Benham, J. B. Benjamin, A. Bennett, Isaac Bennett, Jesse Bennett, Jesse L. Bennett, Philo S. Benson, Henry C. Bentley, D. N. Bentley, Ira Benton, O. Benton, Roger Benton, Sanford Benton, Erastus Berkitt, E. Berkley, James Berkley, Thos. Berkstresser, G.. Berridge, Leeds K. Berry, L. W. Best, Hezekiah Bethel, J. Bettes, M. H. Bidwell, Ira M. Bigelow, N. Bill, F. W. Billings, Alvan Bing, E. V, Bingham,Jefferson B. Bingham, Isaac S. Birch, James Birch, Joshua Bishop, Isbell Bishop, James S. Bissey, Jonas Bixby, William Blades, F. H. Blake, B.T. Blake, E.

211 Rev. Blake, H. M. Blake, S. V. Blake, W m. Blakeslee, G. H. Blakeslee, Charles Bloomer, R. H. Bloomer, W m. Blydenburgh, Moses Boehm, Henry Bogue, H. P. Bond, Alvin Bond, Dr. Thos. E. Bonner, Charles Bonney, J. Boone, J. R. Boring, Ezra M. Boswell, John O. BoLkin, Jesse Bosworth, O. E. Boucher, Joshua Bouton, James D. Bowdifh, L. Bowdish, W illiam S. Bowen, Josiah Bowen, E. Bowen, John Bowers, John Bowne, C. L, Boyd, R. Boyd, John H. Boyle, J. Boylston, B. S. Bradbury, Caleb Bradford, Elisha B. Bradley, George Brads, James Bradsher, Jas. O. Bragdon, C. P. Bragdon, E. E. E. Brainerd, Davis S. Brainerd, Claudius Brakeman, J. Brame, T. R. Brandeburg, Chas. B. Brandriff, Richard Branham, W. R. Bray, J. M. Brayton, Daniel Breckenridge, E. W. Brent, R. W. H. Breunig, Geo. A. Brewer, W alter Bridge, J. D. Briggs, M. C. Brigham, A. P. BriBon, J. Bristol, D. W. Broadhead, John Broadbeck, Paul Brock, M. Brock, David Brockunier,Saml. R. Brockway, W m. H. L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 47 Rev. Brooke, Benj. F. Brooke, George G. Brooks, Asa Brooks, Cyrus Brower, W alter Brown, A. Brown, Arza Brown, A. M. Brown, B. F. Brown, B. N. Brown, Chas. E. Brown, E. C. Brown, Gaston E. Brown, George Brown, Geo. F. Brown, George S. Brown, Henry Brown, Hervey Brown, J. H. Brown, J. S. Brown, Jacob A. Brown, J. N. Brown, B. F. Brown, Paul R. Brown, Rowland Brown, Samuel C. Browning, Thomas Browning, W esley Browning, W. G. Brownscombe, H. Brownson, Hector Bruce, J. G. Bruce, Caleb A. Brughton, Justus M. Brunson, Alfred Brunner, Joseph A. Brush, Geo. W. Bryan, Samuel J. Bryant, S. S. Bryan, Jas. R. Bryson, S. Buck, Valentine Buck, William D. Buck, Zina J. Bucktrout, H.N. Budd, W m. Bull, Mitchell B. Bullock, Daniel Bumpass, Joshua Bunting, James Burch, Thomas Burgess, A. Burlingame, Chs. D. Burlingame, A. G. Burney, W. V. Burnham, Benj. Burns, Francis Burns, David Burpo, Thomas Burrett, Ransom Burrows, James Burrows, Waters Bart, Enoch Rev. Burton, Henry Burton, Lewis Burton, JoBhua Busey, E. F. Bush, Edwin G. Bushnell, Alberi Bushnell, Asa Bussey, Amos Butler, Elisha Butler, M. Butler, W m. Dr. Barrett, T. S. Beekman, S. R. Hon. Mr. Bates Capt. Bishop Esq. Baker, W m. D. Beck, Paul, Jr. Bryan, Joel Mr. Babcock, Jesse Bacon, Daniel Badeau, Peter Bagnall, Thos. Bailey, Jerome B. Bailey, John Bailey, Lansing Baker, R. J. Baker, Stephen R. Baker, W m. Baker, Daniel Baldwin, Aaron Baldwin, Joel M. Baldwin, John Baldwin, Sami. S. Ball, J. Bamborough, Thos. Bamber, Isaac Bancroft, George C. Bangs, Jonathan Bangs, Stephen B. Bangs, Elijah K. Bangs, Paul L. Banks, Somers Bardwell, Orange Barnitz, John Barker, Stephen Barker, Joseph S. Bamdollar, John S. Barnes, B. H. Barnes, H.C. Barnes, John Barnes, Anson Barron, Alexander Barrows, Urbane Bartram, Aaron R. Bartram, Levi W. Bassett, John Bateman, Henry E. Bates, James Bates, Hollis Battershall, L. A. Battershall, Jos. W, Battershall, W. W. Baughman, Hiram

212 48 L I S T O F L I I j'e S U B S C R I B E R S. Mr. Baxley, George Beale, Japhethj Beatty, James Beatty, William Beaver, Peter Beck, John Beckley, William Beebe, R. Beecher, John Beers, A bel R. Beers, Alanson Beers, Andrew Beers, W illiam Beime, P. Bell, Anthony Beman, Rufus Benham, Am os Bender, William Benjamin, Ervin Bennett, L. Bennett, George J. Bennett, Preston Bennington, John Bensley, Danl. Benson, James Bentley, C. W. Bergener, Peter Berkly, W m. N. Berrien, Richard P. Berry, John Berry, M. Besore, George Bevans, John Bevans, Thomas Bibb, Richard, sen. Bibb, Richard, jun. Bieknell, Becker Bigelow, Artemas Bigelow, Hopestill Binkley, G. S. Bishop, Cyrus Bishop, Nathaniel Bishop, Harvey Bixby, Pearl Blakeslee, Norman Bloomer, J. Watson Bloomer, C. Emory Boggs, W m. G. Bolles, Isaiah Bond, Richard I. Bonsai, Samuel F. Boon, Aaron Booth, Samuel Borrowscale, John Bouton, Zalmon L. Bowley, Joshua E. Bowne, George W. Bowslough, John Brace, Chauncey Bradbury, Caleb Bradley, -Benjamin Bradley, Daniel Bradshaw, James 0. Bradshaw, John Mr. Brainard, Cephas Branham, Jas. W. Breese, Ezra Brewer, Thomas M. Brewer, W m. Brewer, J. M. Brewster, Daniel Brewster, James Brewster, P. Briggs, Nathaniel Briggs, Geo. Brinsmade, John Brisney, W. V. Broadwell, David Brock, Burbege Brockway, Jedediah Brodhead, Daniel D. Brook, George G. Brooks, John Brooks, W illiam Brown, Amos W. Brown, Jacob Brown, James Brown, John Brown, John D. Brown, Oliver Brown, William C. Brown, David jr. Brown, Stephen H. Brown, W m. H. Brown, W m. N. Brown, Ebenezer H. Bruner, Jacob Brunson, Chas. Bryan, Geo. Bryant, Wm. Bryant, George Bryant, Thos. P. Bucey, E. S. Buckingham, Rich. Buckley, W m. E. Buckmaster, John Budd, William A. Bull, James P. Bulteel, William H. Bunting, Jacob P. Bunyan, George D. Bunyan, Wm. Burbeck, W m., jun. Burch, Jonathan Burdick, Clark Burgess, W esley F. Burling, L. S. Burnett, William A. Burnet, C. M. Burnet, Andrew Burnham, F. J. Burrows, Urbane Burrows, Russel E. Burlison, John Burt, Henry B. Bush, George Butcher, W m. H. Butler, James Henry Mr. Butler, John G. Butter, W m. Messrs. Brownel, Stegman & Co. Bungy, Huts &, Co. Mrs. Babbitt, Sarah Babcock, A. P. Babcock, Lucy Bacon, Emma Bacon, Lovicy Backus, Caroline Bagnall, Sarah F. Bailey, Elizabeth Bailey, Jane- Bailey, Lydia A. Bainbridge, Esther Baird, Frances Baker, Hannah Baker, Fanny Baldwin, Sarah Ball, Mary Ballew, E. D. Bancroft, C. J. Bangs, Joanna H. Barber, Caroline Barber, Elizabeth A. Barker, P. A. Barker, Abigail M. Barker, Elizabeth A. Barnard, Eliza Ann Barnes, Mary Barnes, Mary A. Barnes, Mary C. Barnes, Polly Barnes, Sarah Ann Barnet, Mary Barney, Mary L. Barnitz, Elizabeth Barr, Elizabeth Barron, Eliza Barris, Mary Bartlett, Doctor Bartlett, Joanna H. Barton, Susan Batershall, Eliza A. Baterahall, Eustatia Bates, Charlotte Bates, Elira Bates, Eliza Battelle, E. G. Battle, Melicent Beach, Ann D. Beach, Emeline Beardsly, Mary Beaver, Eliza G. Bedford, Arvilla Beebe, Marcia Beecher, L. Beedle, Sarah J. Beeks, Cornelia E. Beers, Melicent P. Beers, Rachel Belcher, Mary A. Bell, Kittura

213 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. 49 s. Bell, Abigail Mrs. Brads, Eliza Jane! imrs. Burton, C. V. W. Benedict, Mary Bragaw, Anne j 1 Burton, Phebe Benedict, Mary G. ; Benham, Susan H. Benham, W elcom e Benjamin, Mary Bennett, A nn Bennett, C. C. Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett, Nancy Bentley, Elizabeth Bentley, Harriet M. Benton, Frances Benton, Abigail K. Benton, Rev. Eraatus Berry, Adeline F. Bragdon, E. B. Bragdon, E. E. E. Bragdon, Sarah W. Brag, Mary Brainard, Olive Brainerd, Nancy Bray, J. M. Brewer, Jemima Brewer, Valina R. Brewer, Eliza T. Brigham, Amanda Bristol, Cynthia Bristol, Mary Brockunier, S. G. Bush, Jerusha T. Bush, Lucinda Bush, Lucy A. Bush, George Bush, Ozias, Jr. Bush, Ozias >iush, Sally Bussing, Sarah Bus-s!}', Hannah Butler, Anna Butler, Eliza Butler, Nancy Butler, Temperance Butterfield, Lucinda Berry, Susan Brodhead, ElmenaC Miss Bainbridge, E. H. Berry, Emeline F. Best, Adeline Bethel, Eliza C. Bevans, Mary Bevans, Jane Bigelow, Charlotte Bingham, Hannah Bingham, Jane M. Binkley, Margarfet Binkley, Maria L. Birch, Jane M. Bird, Emeline Birkitt, Bishop, Mima Bixby, Laura S. Blackledge, Hannah Blake, Sarah Ann Blake, Sophia Blake, Susan Blake, Sarah N. Blake, Marilla Bliss, Harriet Bloomer, Almira Bloomer, Cynthia Blqomer, Nelly M. Bloomer, Susanna Board, Phebe Bockus, Diantha Bond, Sarah Bonner, Sarah Bonney, Rev. J. Bonsall, Mary Ann Bontecou, Mary Boon, Ann H. Borden, Margaret Boring, Rebecca A. Boswell, Rhoda Boucher, Lucinda BoutOn, Julia Ann Bouton, Sally M. Bronson, A. Bronson, Philena A. Brooke, Eliza Jane Brooke, Eliza G. Brooks, Mary Brouse, Mary Ann Brower, Abm. E. Brown, Ann Maria Brown, Charlotte Brown, Ellen Brown, Esther Brown, Frances H. B. Brown, Henry Brown, Lydia Brown, Amanda M. Brown, Ann Brown, Rachel A. Brown, Sarah L. Brown, Ann M. Brown, Catharine Brown, E. T. Brown, Lucy S. Brown, Mary Browning, Frances browning, Phebe Brownson, Lucy Bruner, M. M. Buck, Mary Ann Buckingham, Juliett Buckley, Hester Ann Buell, Sarah Bull, Ann E. Bullock, Rev. Daniel Bulkley, Elizabeth Bunn, Margaret Bunyan, Martha Burgess, Prudence Burlingame, Rhoda Burlingham, A. C. Burnell, Bula Backus, Mary A. Baggs, Jane Bairstow, Hepsibali Baldwin, Anna Ball, Elizabeth Bangs, Anna Delia Banks, Ann Banks, Eliza A. Barnum, Alancy Barrack, Mary E. Barrett, Aurelia S. Bayles, Julia F. Beacher, Olive Beers, Lydia A. Beggs, Jane Bellew, Nancy Bentley, Mary E. Bennett, Ann Maria Bennett, Nancy Bennett, Hon. Ziba Benton, Mary F. Bird, Charlotte L. Bishop, Isbell Bixby, Lauretta Blaisdell, Mary Bloomer, Celestia A. Bloomer, Sarah Bonks, Cornelia Booth, Lorinda Borbidge, Fanny D. Bouton, Esther Abi ah Bouton, Sarah Ann Bouton, Sarah S. Bowdle, Rachel J. Bowles, Mary Bragdon, Sarah L. Brewer, Rachel Browitt, Caroline Brown, Catharine Brown, Lydia M- Bowdish, Haney Burnett, Mary Brown, Mary Bowen, Abigail Bowen, Martha L. Bradford, T. T. Bradley, George Bradshaw, Sarah Burnham, Dorothy Burns, Amelia A. Burns, Emeline Burt, Henrietta E. Burrows, Margaret Brunson, Achsa Brush, Eliza Brush, Harriet Brush, Laura Buck, Mary M. G

214 50 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Miss Burrowscale, Lucy Rev. Chenoweth, A. G. Butler, Elizabeth H. Chenoweth, G. D. Butfield, Elizabeth Chew, J. C. Rev. Cadden, C. Chichester, Elijah Cadden, Robert Childers, Jesse Caine, John Childs, Elias Calhoun, W. Childs, J. W. Callender, A. Chittenden, C. Cameron, W illiam Christie, W m. B. Campbell, C. Chubbuck, F. S. Cannon, Ibri Church, Albert Cannon, John Church, Samuel C. Capers, T. H. Clapp, Ralph Capers, Dr. W m. Clark, A. Carley, Jesse Clark, D. W. Carlton, Thomas Clark, H. J. Carpenter, Chas. W Clarke, Horatio R. Carpenter, Coles Clark, John Carpenter, Geo. M. Clark, John A. Carrier, D. R. Clark, John B. Carroll, A. Clark, Laban Carroll, John Clark, Lewis Carrow, G. D Clark, S. H. Carson, J. o f Dublin. Clark, Thom as M. Carter, Thomas N. Clark, Theodosius Cartlege, J. Clark, W esley J. Cartwright, Peter Clarke, Dr. Adam Carver, Thomas Clarke, Charles P. Case, John W. Clarke, John Case, William Clarke, Samuel Cass, Moses G. Clark, Lorin Cass, W m. D. Clarke, Walter Castle, Asbury B. Clary, Jonathan Castle, Joseph Cleveland, E. L. Castle, L. B. Cleveland, J. P. Catlett, T. K. Clough, John Caughey, James Coats, C. S. Chalker, R. A. Cobb, Jonathan Chamberlain, James Cobb, W. N. Chamberlain, Josiah Cochrane, Samuel Chamberlain, S. Cochran, W esley Chamberlain,Parm le Coe, Daniel Chamberlain, Israel Coe, Samuel G. Chambers, E. E. Coe, Henry M. Champion, T. J. Coffey, W. Champlin, Albert Coffin, W m. H. Chandler, T. W. Coffin, Peter Chandler, John Cogshall, Sam. W. Chapin, D. E. Cogshall, J. Chapin, Harvey Colburn, H. Chapin, H. E. Colclazer, Henry Chaplin, J. E. Cole, H. D. Charleton, G. W. Cole, John E. Chase, Abner Cole, Le R oy Chase, E. B. Cole, S. Chase, Hiram Cole, William Chase, John Cole, 0. C. Chase, Moses Coleman, Austin Chase, S. W. D. Coleman, Henry R. Chase, Squire Coleman, James Chattle, Joseph Coleman, Seymour Cheney, L. C, Coleman, Cheney, Robert Coles, George Rev. Col lins, John A. Collins, J. D. Collins, W m. F. Collord, George W. Collord, Isaac Collord, James Collyer, Isaac J. P. Colton, Erastus Comfort, Silas Conable, F. W. Conant, D. M. Cone, George B. Cone, W. Conner, Joseph Conry, J. F. Conser, S. L. M. Converse, J. K. Cook, C. Cook, G. Cook,Isaac P. Cook, John Cook, Joseph W. Cook, Phineas Cook, Richard t Cooke, Pardon Cookman, Alfred Cookman, G. G. Cookson, John Cooley, William Coope, J. W. Cooper, A. S. Cooper, William Cooper, I. T. Copway, George Corbitt, I. S. Corbitt, W m. P. Corwine, R. Coryell, V. M. Cosart, John Coston, Zara H. Cotton, Alfred J. Cotton, John A. Couchman, Milo Coulson, William S. Covel, James, Jun. Covel, Samuel Cowart, R. I. Cowles, H. B. Cowles, W. F. Cox, Dr. Cox, G. F. Cox, P. J. Craig, Jesse F. Crain, E. B. Crane, J. T. Crandall, A. J. Crandall, Phineas Crane, Elijah Crane, J. N. Cranmer, E. H. Crawford, E. Crawford, Isaac Crawford, James

215 Rev. Crawford, John Mr. Crawford, J. Y. Crawford,MorrisD C. Creagh, B. Creevey, Geo. C. Creighton, Joseph H. Crews, Hooper Cromack, Joseph C. Cronin, C. C. Cross, A. Cross, Joseph Croswell, Dr- Harry Crow, Moses Crowder, T., Jr. Crowder, Thomas Crowe'll, C. A. Crowell, Loranus Crowley, P. M. Crum, G. C. Crum, John Cullum, J. W. Culp, David Culver, N. Cummings,Anson W. Cummings, Joseph Cummings, T. H. Cunningham, James Cunningham, O. F. Currier, John Curry, Benjamin Curry, Daniel Curtiss, W. M. Curtiss, M. M. Cushing, Stephen Cuykendall, E. N. Gen. Clendenin, G. Judge Colquett, W. T. Hon. Collier, Henry W. Esq. Clubb, John Cloud, M. Cooper, John Corderoy, Edward, o f England Mr. Cadmus, Richard Cady, Albert Calkins, William Calkins, J. G. Camp, Alfred Camp, T. D. Carey, Elias Carey, John Carpenter, William Carr, David Carr, W m. Carter, Archibald G. Carter, Samuel Cartwright, Peter Cartwright, W m. Case, M. R. Case, Gamaliel Caslin, Jas. F. Cassidy, William M. Cassidy, Joseph W. Catlin, Jacob O. 1 O F L I F E S U B S C R I B CatUa, Robert Catlin, Jonathan Caughey, John Caulkins, John G. Cautley, James Chamberland, John Chamberlin, Benj.B. Chambers, Matthew Chandler, John Chandler, Hiram Chapin, Joseph N. Chapman, Abra. Chase, G eorge Chase, H. P. Chase, Sidera Chesbrough, Isaac M. Chesbro, Sami. K. J. Chidiater, Erastus Childs, Gardner Christian, W. Lewis Church, Dennis Church, Samuel Cilley, Jonathan Civill, Anthony Chubbuck, A. Church, W esley B. Chureh, Timothy Clapp, Silas Hark, Charles A. Clark, David B. Clark, Henry Clark, John B. Clark, Jonathan Clark, Laban F. Clark, Stephen Clark, W m. Clark, William D. Clarke, David Cleveland, Joseph Clements, Isaac S. Clements, Hiram Cleft, John G. Cliff, Isaac Clift, John G. Cloalt, John B. F. Close, Tompkins, jr. Close, Jonathan A. Clubb, John L. Cobb, George T. Cobb, James E. Cobb, Van Buren Cobb, Calvin D. Cochran, Oliver Coffey, Henry T. J Colburn, Peter Cole, Isaac Cole, Richard Collin, James Collin, John F. Collin, Henry A. Collins, Geo. H. Collins, Benj. L. Collinsworth, M. Comegys, Corn. G. S R S. v 51 Mr. Compton, Ichabod Comstock, John Conner, Nathan C. Conoway, Minus Cook, Albert A. Cook, Samuel Cook, Caleb Cook, Ephraim Cook, Jesse Cook, Lemuel Cook, Stephen Cook, John Cook, W. R. Coope, David Cooper, W m. Cooper, Sylvester Cornwall, R. H. Corning, W m. B. Corrington, Stephen Corson, J. W., M. D Couch, Jonathan Coulthard, Henry Coutant, Lewis J. Covell, Hiram Cowles, William J. Cox, John Cox, Samuel Cox, William A. Cox, Edward B. Coyle, Charles Crandall, James Crandall, Joshua Crandall, Geo. W, Creighton, John T. Crew, John T. Crocker, G. Crocker, G. W. Crocker, W m. Crocker, Waterman Cronise, John S. Cronise, Simon H. Cronise, Samuel Crouch, John Crozier, Robert Culver, John Culver, Joseph Cummins, Jesse Cunningham, Ben. P. Cunningham, John Currier, James Curry, Stephen Curtiss, Alvin Curtiss, Ira Curtiss, Rostvell Cypher, Thos. Mast.Castle, Asbury B- Castle, John C. Chase, Levi Chatfield, Dennis Church, Charles T.. Cousen, Jabez Bell Crandall, F. A. Crews, Hanson H. Cromack, Joseph B.

216 52 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. Mast.Cromack, Chas. W. Chinese Boys Mrs. Cable, Permelia Cady, Esther Almira Caldwell, Nancy Callender, Mary J. Campbell, E. Cannon, Dorcas Cannon, Margaret E. Carey, Lois Carhart, Mary Carlton, Amanda E. Carlisle, Sarah Carver, T. G, Carpenter, Bethiah Carpenter, Sarah L. Carson Carr, Hannah J. Carr, Mary Carr, Susan Carter, C. C. Case, Almyra L. Case, Lucy Caskey, Caroline Cass, Betsey C. Cass, Sophia Castle, Ann Castle, Elizabeth B. Castle, Sally Catlett, Caroline A. Catlin, Diana Chalker, M. Chambers,Henriet.H. Chamberlin, Mary D. Champlin. Almira Chancy, Martha Chandler, Laura Chaney, Ann C. Chanland, J. P. Chapin, Dolly Chapin, Harvey Chaplin, Louisa Chapmant Deborah Chapman,Frances A. Chapman, Eliza Chase, Eleanor Chase, Electa Chase, Harriet Chase, Lydia Chase, Mary P. Chase, Orlantha Jane Chase, Sarah G. Chattle, Elizabeth W. Cheney, L. C. Chesborough, J. M. Chester, Ursula Chichester, Martha Chittenden, Emily Chrisman,ClarissaM. Christie, Ann M. Chubbuck, Polly Chubbuck, Matilda Church, Anna j Church, Albert I Mrs. Church, Mary H. Clark, Abigail H. Clark, Agnes Clark, Harriet Clark, Rev. John Clark, Mary E. Clarke, M. G. Clark, Mary J. Clark, Jane Clark, Jos. A. Clark, Jane D. Clarke, P. M. Clark, Anna S. Clark, Mary Clary, Frances L. Cleaveland, Dr. J. P. Cleit, Frances Cleft, Frances A. Close, Sally D- Clough, Mary P. Clubb, Miranda Cobb, Elizabeth M. Cobb, Mary Anna Cobb, Phebe S. Cobb, Mary Cobb, W. N. Coble, Rachel Cochran, Elizabeth Cogswell, Rev. S. Colburn, Clarissa Colburn, Nancy Colburn, Sally Colcord, Sarah C. Cole, Lorinda Cole, Belinda M. Colegate, Lavinia Coleman, Livia E. Coleman, Martha Coleman, Mary Ann Coleman, Sophia Coles Colgate, B. Colley, Nancy Collier, Mary Ann Collin, Ruth Collins, Catharine Collins, Susan S. Collord, Mary Colman, Lucinda Colman, Lucy Colton,.Tennett Comstock. Hannah Congdon, Sarah Conine, Lana Conklin, Ann Eliza Conner, Rosanna Conry, Anna Conser, Susan F. Cook, Harriet N. Cooke, Charlotte Cook, Levantia M. Cook, Delia Cook, Rebecca Cook, Tamson Mrs. Cook, Mary Ann Cooley, Minerva Coope, J. W. Cooper, Amanda M. Copeland Corderoy, Sarah H. Coryell, Frances Coston, Jane Cotton, Dorothy Cotton, Coutant, Sarah A. Covel, Ann G. Covel, Emily Cowles, Juliet Cox, Abigail L. Cox, Elizabeth Cox, H. Eliza Cox, Rev. G, F. Cox, Lydia N. Cox, Sarah Q. Cox, Mary A. Craig, Cordelia Craig, C. Cramp, E. Crandall, Amelia Crandall, Eliza M. B Crane*, Hannah W. Crane, Rev. Elijah Cranmer, Permelia Craven, Sarah Crews, Mary F. Crocker, Louisa Cromack, Emma M. Cromack, M. C. Cross, Mary Cross, Mary J. Crow, A. I. Crowell, Elizabeth A Crowley, Martha L. Crowley, Martha M. Crum, Harriet L. Cuddy, Eleanor Culbertson, Julia Culverson, Mary Ann Cummings, A. W. Cummings, D. S. Cunningham, Miriam Currier, Martha Curtiss, Elizabeth Curtiss Sally Curtiss, Sarah C. Cushing, Lavina G. Miss Cannon, E. Cannon, Mary Ann Carling, Mary Carnahan, Sarah Carney, Elizabeth R. Carr, Hannah Jane Case, Eliza Cass, Laura S. Castle, Olive Clarissa Castle, Helen E. Chambers, Fanny Chapman, Harriet

217 Miss Chase, Esther S. Chase, Cynthia Cheeseman, Ann A. Chesbrough, E. R. Cheney, Hannah B. Chrisman, Jane Church. Fidelia Clapp, Deborah Clark, Elizabeth Clark, Emily Clark, Laura B. Clark, Louisa Clark, Frances R. Clarke, Martha Clemens, Abigail Coffield, Margaret Coleman, M. J. Coleman, Frances A. Coleman, Almira Collins, Ellen H. Collins, Mary S. Colloway, M. W. Colvin, Jane Conklin, Mary Cook, Sophia Cooper, Martha Cornell, Sarah A. Cornish, Susan Cornwell, Sally A. Coryell, Sidney Courtney, Mary Crawford, Caroline Crawford, Mary B. Cronise, Catharine R. Cronise, Sally Maria Cronise, Susan E. Curtiss, Elizabeth A. Rev. Dailey, W m. M. Daily, David Dana, A. J. Danforth, Calvin Danforth, Joshua N. Daniel, W m. V. Dashiell, R. L. Davenport, Zach. Davidson, James F. Davies, John Davis, Charles A. Davy, John Day, Mulford Day, Stephen Dayton, Stephen S. Deal, J. S. Dearborn, George S. Dean, S. Dean, W m. Debrell, A. Decker, S. W. Dedrick, Thos. S. Degen, Henry V. Dempster, John Deneen, William L. Dennis, John Dennison, Edwin f j I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 53 Rev. Derman, E. H. Derrick, David Deshiell, R. L. Devaney, Benjamin De Pew, Nelson De Vinne, Daniel Devinney, J. A. De Vol, Charles DeWitt, N. S. Deyerle, Thomas J. Dickinson, E. W. Dickerson, J. L. Dickinson, Joel L. Dickerson, Jacob Diefendorf, Abm. G. Diefendorf, Benj. I. Dighton, F. A. Dimmott, J. G. Dison, Francis Dixon, John Dixon, W m. Dobbins, J. B. Dodge, Jonas Dodson, N. B. Doering, Charles H. Doll, Henry Doll, Penfield Donaldson, Ira W. Donnelly, Francis Doolittle, Timothy Dorchester, D. Dorman, E. H. Dorsey, Dr. Edwin Doty, Elihu Douglas, James Doxsee, Amos Dryden, D. A. Duffield, Dr. George. Dummer, Chas. Dunbar, Otis Dunham, Ella Dunham, Moses Dunham, Z. B. C. Dunn, Hiram Dunn, R. B. Durbin, Dr. John P. Durbin, H. I. Durham, James Dusenbury, Sylvanus Dustin, Newell Dutton, S. W. S. Duvall, W. J. Dyson, Franklin Dr. Day, Roswell Dorsey, Caleb Capt. Dyer, James Prof. Darby, John Esq. Dale, John Pownal Davis, Isaac Dikeman, J., Sen. Disosway, Cor s. R. Durant, Thos. Mr. Daggett, Milton Dale, Daniel Mr. Dalton, William Dando, Stephen Daniel, Charles Scott Daniel, Coleman Daniel, W illiam A. Daniels, John Dare, Samuel Darrow, Jonathan Darrow, William H. Darrow, Joseph E. Daugherty, Elias C. Davenport, Ira E. Davey, John Davy, Thos. Davis, Alfred Davis, Charles Davis, Chauncey Davis, James L. Davis, James, N. Y. Davis, James, A lb y Davis, Levi C. Day, Chas. A. Dayton, James L. Dean, E. Dearborn, F. W. Decker, Peter De Coudres, Thomas De Coudres, John De Coudres, Lewis Delamater, Benjamin Delisle, Frederick Demarest, David Demarest, James, Sen. DemiDg, Jonathan Denike, Thomas S. Denman, Richard N. Denman, J. C. Denton, Orin Derby, Walter Dering, Frederick A. Deveau, Samuel Deveau, John A. De W olf, Benj. F. Dibble, Jonathan Dickerson, Jacob Dickson, John Dickson, James Dikeman»William H. Dimitt, Joshua Dimitt, Joseph Disbrow, Benj. Disbrow, Ezra Disney, Robert Disosway, Gabriel P. Disosway, Israel D. Disosway, W m. P. Dixon, W m. Dodse, Danl. Dodd, William Dodson, Leonidas Dolbeare, James G. Dolbeer, W m. Doolittle, Am zy Donaldson, James

218 54 L I S T OF L IF E S U B S C R I B E R S. Mr. Doney, John Dorranee, Cyrus Dorreixce, Henry T. Dorre nee, Joseph Dottirge, SamL K. Doty, J. Douglass, Jas. Downing, Am os Drew, Daniel Dreyer, Adolphus E. Drier, R. Drury, Nicholas Dubois, Jacob Dudley, Gilbert Duucan, Fleming Duncan, John Duncomb, David S. Duncomb, D. Dunham, Thomas S. Dunn, Reuben B. Dunning, Levi O. Durand, Samuel Duryea, Tunis H. Dusinbury, L. B. Duttron Dwight, Albert Dwight, Moseley Dyer, Freeman M. Dyer, Samuel Dyer, Elijah Dyerle, Mildred P. Dyson, J. G. Messrs. Dickson, Hughes & Co. Mast.Davy, John W esley Dexter, Geo. N. Dyson, John F. Mrs. Dana, Malvina Dana, Alice M. Daniel, Elizabeth Daniel, Mary E. Darling, Elizabeth Daugherty, Julia Davenport, Sylyania Davis, Charles A. Davis, Jane E, Davis, Roxana Davis, Zipporah Davison, Mary Davy, Huldah Jane Day, Eldula Day, Nancy Debrell, W. A. Decker, Mary G. Degraw, Ida D e ßrushe, Anna Deems, Scotia Anna De Haven, Zippo D. Delaney, Eliza Delisle, Helena Demarest, Sarah Demmitt, E. F. De Mott, Alice Dempster, Rev. J. Mrs. DeNoyelles, Dereky Denison, Louisa Dennis, Amy Dennison, Sarah J. Dennis ton, Isabella J. Denniston, Mahala De Pew, Sarah Deputy, Cassandra De Vol, Harriet M. De Witt, Hannah Dibrell, H. Dickinson, Mary Dickerson, Caroline Dickson, Elizabeth Diefendorf, Maria Dings, Nancy Disbrow, Mamre Disney, Ann E. Dixon, Clarissa W. Dixon, Emily Dodson, Harriet Donaldson, Mary Donaldson, Catharine' Doolittle, Betsey Dorchester, M. Donnon, S. Dorsey, Matilda H. Downs, Harriet Draper, A. A., Norwich, Conn, Drake, Harriet Drew, Roxanna Drury, Sarah Dryden, Sarah H. Dunbar, Julia M. Duncomb, Jane C. Dunham, Roxana Dunham, James Dunning, C. Dunning, Lauretta S. Dupey, Palmer Durham, Sophia Dusenbury, Eliza Dwight, Delia L. Dyer, Polly Dyer, Rebecca Dyer, Mary B. Dyson, Mary A. Dyson, Mary Ann Miss Davis, Elizabeth B. Day, Margaret A. Day, Sarah E. Dean, Clarissa Demmitt, M. G. Dixon, Mary A. Donobo, A. E. Donovan, Phebe Draper, Alice Rev. Eames, Joseph Early, Abner Early, E. Early, John Easterbrook, Robt. D Eastman, B. C. Rev. Eastman, Hubbard Eastman, Cyrus L. Eaton, Josiah Eaton, J. S. Eddy, L. A. Edmonds, John A. Edmundson, Jos. Edwards, Reuben Edwards, Thomas Ege, Oliver Eggleston, Wm. G. Eighmy, Samuel Ekin, George Elbert, Isaac Elliott, Charles Elliott, G. C. Elliott, Joseph Elliott, Simon Elliott, D. S. Ellis, Geo. W. Ellis, Moses, (W ales) Ellis, Samuel Ellis, Thomas Ellison, W. H. Elsworth, William J. Elwell, K. Ely, L. W. Emerson, Oliver Emory, Robert Ensign, Datus Enos, W. H. Ercanbrack, Henry Ercanbrack, J. Erwin, James Erwin, Ambrose Estie, George W. Evans, William S. Everdell, R. Gen. Edwards, S. M. Capt.Elliott, W m. M. Mr. Eaves, William Eddy, G. W. Eccleston, W m. G Eddy, Timothy Eddy, Walton M. Eddy, James Isaac Edgar, Abraham D. Edgerton, James Edgerton, Thomas S. Edmonds, John Edsall, W m. Edwards, J. Benj. Edwards, James R. Edwards. William H Eighmy, Peter G. Ela, David H. Eldry, Adelpha Ellis, John Oliver Elmer, Lebbeus E. Elwell, M om s Elwell, Stephen Elwell, W m. Elliott, D. T. Elliott, John

219 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 55 Mr. Emerson, Isaac, Jr. Estes, Edwin C. Evans, J. Evans, J. B. Mast.Early, Orville R. Early, John F. Early, Thomas H. Mrs. Eames, Lucina Early, E. B. Easter, Susan B. Eastman, Sarah C. Eastman, Sarah S. Eaton, Lydia Eberman, Ann Eborall, William A. Eddy, Catharine Eddy, Sally P. Edmundson, E. Edwards, A. Edwards, Mary Ege, Rev. O. Ege, Susannah Eggleston, Frances S. Eighmey, Maria Eighmy, M. Elliott, Calicta Elliott, O. Ellis, Mary Ellis, Sarah Eddy, Mary Jane Edwards, Mary Elwell, Catharine Emerson, Betsey Emerson, Sarah Ensign, Barbara Ercanbrack, Mary Ervin, Sarah A. Erwin, W. E. Esteves, Juan Maria Evans, Elizabeth; Evans, Lydia Evarts, J. Everdell, R. Everett, Dr. John Miss Early, Mary V. Easton, Hannah Edgcombe, Elizabeth Egbert, Catharine H. Eicher, Mary A. Emerson, Margaret Emerson, M. A. Estes, Elizabeth B. Evans, Minerva Rev. Fairbank, Ira Fancher, Daniel Farr, Alfred A. Farrell, Alexander Farrington, W. F. Fee, William J. Felsh, I. N. Fellows, N. Fenton, S. F. Fenton, Solomon Rev. Ferguson, A. H. Ferguson, F. G. Ferguson, ^George Ferguson, Samuel D. Ferguson, Smith Ferguson, W m. M. Ferguson, Chas. Ferree, J. Ferris, Ira Ferris, W. H. Few, Ignatius A. Fidler, John Field, Elijah H. Field, Julius Field, Hezekiah Fields, A. Fillmore, A. N. Fillmore, Daniel Fillmore, Glezen Finch, Solomon F. Finley, James B. Finley, James C. Fisher, D. Fisher, John Fisher, Samuel U. Fisher, R. S. Fisk, Dr. W ilbur Fitch, John Fitch, Silas Flannery, James Fleming, A. Fleming, D. Floy, James Fogg, Caleb Foljambe, William Folsom, Abraham Foot, R. C. Foote, Orrin Forbes, W. J. Ford, Abel* Ford, Thomas Ford, Washington Ford, W m. Forrest, J. Fort, J. P. Foss, Cyrus F o b ter, Abiel Foster, Egbert H. Foster, R. S. Fox, Absalom D. Fox, R. Fox, Henry J. F oy, Miles Frambies, D. E. France, Jos. Francis, A. S. Francis, Isaac Fraser, John Frazee, Bradford Frazer, William N. Frear, S. C. French, Milton FroBt, George W. Rev. Frost, Leonard P. Frye, Christopher Frye, J. Frye, S. Fuller, Benjamin Fuller, James M. Furlong, Henry Fusher,-Franklin Fyffe, W m. H. Dr. Flewellen, A. Foulks, Chas. T. Hon.Frelinghuysen, T heodore Judge Fisk, Josiah Esq.JFaneher, E. L. Fisher, John Francis, Ephraim Francis, Harvey Mr. Fairweather, Thos. Fanton, Rowland Fearon Fellows, Robert Fellows, Edwin R. Fenton, Hugh J. Ferguson, James Ferrel, Nathaniel Few, W illiam Fiddes, Hugh E. Fiddes, Robert B. Fiddes, James E. Fiddis, James Fiddis, Robert Fielding, Stephen K. Fielding, Chas. Fielding, George Fiero, Peter Filkin, John C. Filkins, W m. J. Filley, Edwin Fink Finley fisher, Anthony W. Fisher, John Fisher, Nathl. B. Fisher, Edward j Fisher, George Fisher, Joseph Fisher, Jacob Fisk, John Fisk, Abner Fleering, W illiam Fletcher, Elijah T. Fletcher, Daniel L. Flournoy, Josiah Foote, Alfred Foote, Andrew Foot, Lemuel *T. Forbes, William Tord, C. T., Ford, J..Ford, Stephen B. Foster, Israel Foster, Benjamin W.

220 56 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Mr. Forster, J. Valentine Fountain, Jotham S. Fox, George, jr. Fox,' John Fox, Richard Francis, Thomas J. Frankeberger, W. T. Frasier, Benjamin W. Freeman, Edmund Freeman, Nathan French, Warren Frey, Edward S. Frierson, Angus Frost, Lott Frost, Laac T. Frysinger, W m. Fuller, Anson B. Fuller, James M. Fuller, Jesse Fuller, Jonathan W. Mast Floy, James, Jr. Floy, Henry Mrs. Fairbank, M ercy Fancher, Lucy Fanton, Polly Farr, L. Farrell, A. O. Farrington, Mary S. Fellows, Abigail Fellows, Rev. N. Fellows, Rachel Fellows, Nancy Ferguson, H. A. Ferguson, Mary L. Ferguson, Sarah Ferguson, Martha Ferrill, Eliza Ferris, Phebe Ferris, Mary H. Ferris, Henrietta Ferris, Mary Ann Few, Catharine Fiddes, Alphonsa W. Fields, Elizabeth S. Field, Ann Field, Keturah Fiero, Mercy Filkins, Jane Filley, Elizabeth Fillmore, Lavina A Fillmore, Susan F. Finch, Harriet M. Finch, Julia Finck, Elizabeth Fish, Sophia Fisher, Anna Fisher, Hannah Fitch, Cornelia C. Fitch, Elizabeth Fitch, Margaret Fitch, Mary D. K. Flack, Sarah N. Flannery, Margaret Mis. Fleming, Mary B. Flourney, Elizabeth Floy, Jane Fluke, Anna V. Foote, Electa Ford, Catharine Foss, Jane Foster, Eliza M. Foster, Maria A. Foster, Mary Foster, Selina Foster, Sarah M. Forster, Rebecca Fountain, Jotham S. Fowler, Sylvia Fox, Rev. Henry D. Fox, Cornelia R. Fox, Elizabeth Fox, J. Frasier, Isabella Frazer, Lucy Frazer, Sarah Freeborn, Mary Freeman, Mary Freeman, Mary E. Freeman, Phebe Freeman, Polly French, Anna Frisbee, Mary Fuller, Jane Fuller, Mary E. Miss Farrington. Sophrona Feathers, Mary Orr Ferguson, Nancy Fielding, S. K. Fillmore, Orra Finley, Eliza Finney, Ann E Fisher, Elizabeth A. Fisher, Jane S. Fisher, Ann Fitts, Elizabeth E. Fletcher, Achsa Fliur, Olive Flint, Grata Folsom, Eliza S. Foote, Sarah Forman, Elizabeth Forster, Sarah Fowler, Elizabeth Frazer, Lucy Mary French, Betsey Frothingham, Abigail Fuller, Mary C. Rev. Gaddis, M. P. Gailey, John Gamewell, W. A. Gammon, E. H. Ganaway, R. Gardner, Silas D. Gardner, Thos. C. Gardner Garlick, J. C. j Rev. Garrettson, Freeborn Garrettson, V. Garvin, A. W. Gary, George Gavitt, Elnathan C. Gavitt, Franklin Gay, William Gaylord, M. H. Gear, Hiram Gere, J. A. Gerry, Robert Gibbons, John L. Gibbons, A. S. Gibson, David Gibson, A. E. Gilbert, Elias Gilbert, Raphael Gilbert, C. C. Gilder, J. Leonard Giles, Charles Gillett, M. D. Gilmore, A. Gilmore, Hiram Gilmore, James Gilmore, W m. Goff, Abner Goheen, Mayberrv Goode, W m. H. Goodrich, James R. Gold, Geo. S. Goodridge, J. C. Goodsell, Buel Gorse, Charles Gordon, W. Gorham, B. W. Gorrie, Peter D. Gorsuch, J. S. Gorsuch, Thos. Goss, E. Goss, William Gothard, William Gould, J. Gould, William F. Grace, Samuel Graham, Thos. Grant, Elihu Grant, Loring Grattenger, C. Graves, John Graves, W m. P. Gray, Henry Gray, Valentine Greatsinger, C. Green, Adam C. Green, A. L. P. Green, John C. Green, M. Green, Philip Green, Silas Greene, Richard L. Greenhalgh, Thomas Greyham, Cambridge Grimm, C. F.

221 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 57 Rev. Griffen, Benjamin Griffin, Thomas Griffin, W m. Griffith, Alfred Grimm, C. F. Griswold, E. E. Griswold, Francis A. Grover, James L. Grover, A. J. Gruber, J. Grunendike, Samuel Guest, Job Gulick, J. G.- Gulliver, John P. Gunn, Lewis Gurley, J. Gurley, R. B. Guyer, George Guyer, John Gwynn, W m. Dr. Gregory, N. Goodenough, D. H. Esq. Gregory, Dudley S. Mr. Gaddis, David Gaddis, Samuel Gaddis, W m. F. Gale, Luther Gale, W m. Gallagher Gamble, James Gardner, S. D. Gardner, Odell Gardner, Caleb Gardner, W. W. Garland, Maurice H. Garnsey, Lewis R. Garnsey, Nathan D. Garnsey, Pliny Garrettson, R. V. Gascoigne, James B. Gascoigne, Jas.W. C. Gascoigne, Joshua J. Gatch, Conduce Gates, Joseph Gaylord, W m. Gedney, Sylvanus Geroe, Benjamin Gibbs, Benjamin F. Gibbs, William Gibony, Emanuel Gibson, J. S., Gibson, John Giddings, Joshua D. Giddings, Walter Giddings, C. W. Gilbert, Elias Gilbert, Levi Gilbert, Luther Gildersleeve, Jona. Giles, Samuel Gillies, Wright Gillett, Ellory Gillett, Everett Mr. Gillett, Joel Gillett, Ozias L. Gillmore, Samuel Gilpin, Thomas Gilson, Richard Glover, James Goff, Heniy Goodenough, Asa A Goodenough,D. B. Goodenough, Jno. J Goodenough, M. M. Goodenough, S. J. Goodman, Caleb Goodspeed, Reuben Gorham, Benj. L. Gorton, R. Ely Gowland, John Gowland, Juan Gowland, Edward H Graves, Geo. Grant, Miles Graves, Benjamin Gray, E. C. Gray, Thomas K. Gray, Joseph R, T. Graydon, James Graydon, Joseph Green, Cushing Green, W m. Griffin, Richard C. Griffin, Thomas Griswold, Abel G is wold, A. H. Groat, Henry A. Groesbeck, Anson Groesbeck, W. W. Gross, Sylvanus S. Guernsey, J. Warren Guest* Job Gunter, Edward Gurnee, Leonard Gurnee, Jonas Master Graff, Wilbur F. Mrs. Galloway, Eliza Gamewell, Mary Ganaway, Sarah Gardner, Ann Gardner, Hannah Gardner, Almira Gardner, Catharine P Gardner, Jane Garnsey, Caroline Garnsey, Maria Garrett, Catharine Garrettson, Cath. Garvin, Hannah Gary, Elizabeth Gault, O. Gavitt, Eliza C. Gay, Amelia B. Gaylord, Jane Gaylord, Sally Gelston, Captain H Mrs. Gere, Sarah Gibeny, Mary Gibson, Catharine Gibson, M. E. Giddings, Almira T. Giddinas, C. Giddings, Lydia Gifford, Sarah M. Gilbert, Charity Gilbert, Esther Gilbert. Lavinia Gilbert, Maria Gilbert, Mary Ann Gilbert* Mary F. Gilder, Emma Gildersleeve, Lois Gillett, Mary M. Gilmore, Eliza A. R Glenn, Hannah Godfrey, Marietta J Goff, Elizabeth Goff, Patty Goheen, Mary J. Goheen, Elizabeth Goldsmith, Mary Goode, Sarah Goodenough, R. Goodine, Hester Ann Goodridge, Sarah T. Goodsell, Adeline Goodspeed, Hannah Goodwin, Mary Gorham, Olivia H. Gorham, Susan Gorrie, Mary Gorse, Eleanor L. Gorsuch, Fanny H. Gothard, Anne Gould, Margaret J. Goutee, Martha A. Gowland, Fortunita Gowland, L. E. W. Graham, Eliza Granger, Sarah R. Grant, Betsey Grant, Mary P. Grant, Mary Graves, Anna Green, Mary A. E. Green, Rachel Gregory, Lucia M. Gregory, Nancy Grey ham, Mary Gridley, Sarah Griffen, Julia A Griffin, Diana Griffin, Levia Griffin, Sarah (jriffen, An Griffin, Catha ne Griffith, Elizabeth Griffing, Frances S. ' Grimsha, Julian

222 5S L I S T O F L I F E S Ü B S C E I B E R S. Mrs. Griswold, Sarah Grisewold, Lydia Groesbeck, Hannah Groesbeck, Louisa C. Groff, Judith Grover, A. J. Guest, Rev. Job Guion, Mary Gulick, Eliza Gurnee, Abigail Gypson, Ellen Miss Gardner, Octavius Garnett, Genevine Gamsep, Livia Gaskill, Margaret Gaylord, Susan M. Gilbert, Eliza GUI, Eliza J. Gilletts Ellen Gillett, Emeline Gillett, Eveline Goforth, Elizabeth Goff, Hannah Goodby, Ann Gorman, Susannah Gould, Anna E. Gould, Phebe Gowland, Fortunita Gowland, Matiquita Grant, Laura Green, Laura E. Green, Sarah Griffeth, Griswold, Frances Griswold, Harriet Guernsey, Nancy H. Guion, Mary Jane Rev. Hagar, Jacob Haines, J. Hall, H. Hall, Inman Hall, James Hall, Joshua Halstead, J. D. Hamlin, 6. B. Hamilton, M. G. Hamilton, Samuel Hamilton, W. Hammit, W in. Hammond, Jos. Hammond, Mawbry Hance, Alfred Hand, W illiam T. Hank, W m. Hank, Jehu Hanna, Matthew Hansberger, L. F. Hanson, Abraham Hanson, J. M. Happerset, Reese Hard, Am os Hardin, W in. Harding, C. R. Hargis, James Rev. Harker, M. Harland, J. D. Harley, Joseph Harlow, William Harmer, James Harrell, John Harrell, S. Harrington, R. Hall, JoBhua Harris, John Harris, Joseph Harris, Lovell Harris, Nathaniel Harris, Reuben Harris, R. S. Harrison, D. Harrison, J. S. Harrison, John Harrison, Peyton Harrower, P. P. Hartman, C. Hartman, Daniel Hartwell, Joseph Harvard, William M. Harwood, John Haskell, W. M. Hascall, J. Haskel, S. B. Haslem, John Hatch, Alvra Hatch, W m. H. Hatfield, Henry Hatfield, R. M. Hathaway, T. V. Haven, Clark Havens, E. O. Havens, James Hawkins, F. Hawkins, G. B. Hawks, Philo Hawley, C. Hawley, W. C. Hawley, B. Hawxhurst, James H. Hayes, T. C. Hayter, Richard Hazeltine, J. Hazen, James Hazzard, J. T. Head, Nelson Heath, Asa Heath, U. Hebard, Elijah Hebbard, Eben S. Hedstrom, 0. G. Helmershausen, E. A. Hemming way, James Hempstead, Henry E. Henderson, W. C. Henderson, Henelley, Alex. C. Henninger, John Henry, John Henry, Spencer Rev. Henry, William Henson, J. Hermance, John P. Heroy, David Herr,«Wm. Herring, Am os Hesler, O. Heustis, Jonathan Heyer, W. S. Hibbard, F. G. Hickey, M. Hiokok, Henry Hicks, J. J. Higgins, F. D. Higgins, David Hildebrand, S. Hildebrand, Thomas Hill, A. H. Hill, Charles Hill, James Hill, Joseph Hill, Morris Hill, Moses Hill, Theodore Hill, Dr. W illiam Hill, Nicholas Hill, Chas. E. Hill, W m. Hinds, 0. Hines, Gustavus Hinman, C. T. Hinmon, David Hirst, William Hitchcock, P. M. Hoag, Wilbur Hobart, Norris Hobby, Henry Hobler, J. Hodgson, Francis Hoes, Schuyler Hoge, James Hogoboom, H. Hogoboom, Robert Holdich, Joseph Holland, Horace Holliday, F C. Hollister, D. S. Holman, Sullivan Holmes, D., sen. Holmes, D., jun. Holmes, David Holmes, J, L. Holtzinger, P. F. Hopkins, Robert Hopkins, Stephen D. Hopkins, A. T. Hopkins, Geo. Hopkins, M. R. Hopper, Richard Horton, James P. Horton, Solomon Horton, Richard Hoskin, Chas. H. Hotchkin, John

223 Rev. Hoover, J, W. Houghtaling, J. B. Houghton, B. A. House, J. Houseworth, Jas. J. Howard, B. B. Howard, O. R. Howard, Solomon Howe, Benj. Howe, Bezaleel Howe, John M. " Howe, Samuel Howe, Simeon Hawe, W. Howland, Seneca Hows on, John Hoyt, B. R. Hoyt, 0. S. Hoyt, P. L. Hoyt, W m. B. Hoyt, W. C. Hubbell, G. A. Huber, Jacob F. Huddleston, Allen Hudson, Jonathan Hudson, Joshua Hudson, T. M. Huestis, Jonathan Humphreys, H. Hunt, Aaron Hunt, Aaron, Junr. Hunt, Jason Hunt, Jesse Hunt, Isaac L. Hunter, William Hunter, W. H. Hunting, Joseph Huntley, A. C. Hurd, Nathaniel Hurd, William F. Hurlburt, Lewis Huse, Obadiah Husted, Harvey Husted, John B. Hutchinson, David Hutt, Henry Gen. Harrison, W. H., President U. S. Hon. Hilliard, H.W., o f Ala Hotchkiss, Elisha Dr. Hammond, Ammon Harrison, Peachey Harrison, Samuel Higgins, S. H. Hill, William Esq. Hale, Zebulon Hamsberger,Stephen Hamilton, Robert M. Hawkes, Frank Hayden, Joel Herrick, J. Hagaman, John W. Hagarmnn, W m. C. Haines, John L. L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. 59 Mr. Halback, Francis Hall, Benoni Hail, Francis Hall, John N. Hall, Seth Hall, William P. Hall, Wm. Hall, Jonathan Hall, Martin Hall, Stephen Halsted, A. L. Halsted, Samuel Halstead, Philemon Halsted, Griffin B. Ham, John Hamilton George I. Hamlin, Harris Hamlin, Oliver Hamlin, Perez Hamlin, William Hammond, John Hand, Bradford B. Handley, J. Handy, Marvin Handy, Richard Hanford, Elisha Harbow, F. P. Harder, Martin Hargett, Thomas Harker, Abel Harkness, J. C. Harley, Thomas Harmer, Samuel Harmon, John Harned, Samuel Harper, Fletcher Harper, James Harper, John Harper, Joseph W. Harper, P. I. A. Harper, Samuel B. Harrell, W m. Arthur Harrioit, John A. Harris, Benjamin F. Harris, Henry R. Harris, James S. Harris, Joseph R. Harris, (Michael G. Harrington, William Harrison, Joseph Harrison, John D. Harrison, Robert Hart, Elisha Hart, Nathaniel C. Hartt, Jas. C. Hart, G. Washington Hart, James Harvey, George Haskins, W esley Hatfield, John Hatfield, Joseph Hatt, George Hauptman, John W. Haven, Clarke Mr. Havens, Joseph H. Havens, Urban Havens, W m. H. Hawley, Truman R. Hay, Richard S. W. Haynes, Stephen Haysj Levi Hazzard, Jeremiah Heart, Jacob Heath., J. L. Hebbard, G. R. Higgins, Haskell P. HeisRel, Robert Helwig, Charles Henderson, Isaac Henderson, S. L. Henderson, Thomas Hender.-on, William Henderson, Samuel Hendrickson, Scott Henninger, Hiram H-nry, James Henshaw, Linus K. Herbert, Joseph Herdt, John Herrick, J. Herring, Lloyd Hersey, Joseph B. Hervey, Henry Hethcrington, Cyrus Hethington, Chris. Hewlitt, Samuel Hibbard, Edwin B. Hicks, Thomas H. Higbie, John Higgins, Caleb D. Higgs, Joseph Hill, G. Hill, George J. Hill, John L. Hill, J. R. Hill, John Rowland Hill, Joseph Hill, Moses Hilliard, Thos. Hinchley, Elijah Hinchman, Hilah Hinchmnn, W m. E Hinks, Jesse Hitt, Jackey S. Hoag, Samuel W. Hobron, Capt. W m. Hochstrasser, Jacob Hodnett, John Hoff, Jacob Holdbrook, Alfred Holdredge, W m. Holling.-«wor h,w. B. Hollister, Theron 0. Holman, Joshua B. Holmes, Burroughs Holmes, Gilbert Holmes, James A. Hour, W.

224 60 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S.* Mr, Holmes, James P. Holmes, Nathaniel Holway, Seth P. Homan, Richard S H ook, Samuel Hoover, Peter Hope, R. B. Hopkins, Elisha G. Horner, Joseph Hom e, Joseph Horton, W m. F. Hossler, D. M. B. Houseworth, Michael Heuston, Samuel JEiovey, Horatio N. Howard, A. H. Howard, James Howard, John H ow e, Benjamin F. H owe, Birdsey T. Howe, John W. Howe, Silas B. Howe, T. Andrus Howell, Elliott Howell, Henry W. Howell, James Howell, John Howell, John B. Howland, Knowlton Hubbard, Samuel Hubbell, Edmond Hubbell, Harvey Hudson, David Hughes, W m. A. Hughes, Thos. Cook Hughes. Brothers Hughs, John Hulbert, Alex, S. Hull, D.v id B. Hull, Hiram Hull, John Hunt, Moses Hunt, W m. S. Hurley, Thomas Huson, Jeremiah Hutchins, Benj. B. Hu'chins, Merritt F. Hutchinson, Archd. Hutchinson, William Hvde, Chauncey G. Hyde, Edwin Hyde, Erastus Hyde, L. Mrs. Haight, Hetty A. Haines, Margaret M. Hall, Lucy Hall, Mary Hall, Esther M. Hall, Susan Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Jemima Halback, Gregoria Hallenbeck, C. Mrs. Halsted, Jane D. Halsted, Sarah Ham, John Hamilton, Emma G Hamilton, Jane Hamilton, Mary Ann Hamilton, Eliza P. Hamlin, E. W. Hamlin, O. Hamlin, Lavinia C. Hamline, Melinda Hammond, Jane Hancock, Laura Hand, Polly Hanford, Deborah Hanna, Nancy Ann Hard, Elizabeth W Harding, Nancy B. Harrell, Jane Ann Haigh, Saloma Hargis, Sarah E. Harley, Grace Harmer, Louisa Harrington, Rev. R. Hamed, Rachel Harris, Anna Harris, Lucy Harris, M. Harrison, Caroline Harrison, E. Harrison, Irene Harrison, Susan Harrison, Rhoda H. Harrower, Mary S. Hart, Lucina Hartman, Mary E. Hartwell S. A. Harvard, Susan Mary Harwood, Fanny Hascall, Lavinia Haskell, L. Hastings, Eleanor HatfieH, Ann Hatfield, Charity Haven, Hannah Havens, D. E. Harvey, Julia B. Hawkins, Emeline Hawkins, Editha Hawley, Harriet A. Hawley, Elizabeth W Hayes, Rev, T. C. Hayes, Mary Havnes, Eliza Y. Haynes, Sarah A. Haynes, Margaret Hazlett, Mary Hazzard, Mary Heath, Mary Ann Heath, Sarah Hebberd, Rhoda E. Hedding, Lucy Hedding, Ruth Mrs. Hedstrom, Caroline Hemmingway, C. C. Hendrickson, E. F. Hendrickson, M. A. Hendrickson, Sarah Henley, Margaret C. Henry, Jane Henry, Rhoda Herbert, Mary Ann Herman Herr, Sarah Herron, Cordelia Herron, Elizabeth Hess, Emeline Hibbard, Mary Hickok, EmilyG. Hickox, Persia* Hiaby, Helen Hisgins, L. Higgins, Mary Higgins, Lydia Higgins, Julia Hildebrand, Ann M. Hill, Abiah Ann Hill, Chloe Margaret Hill, Emma Hill, Harriet N. Hill, Margaret Hill, R. Ann Hill, Sally Hill, Sarah A. Hill, Susannah Hill, W m. T. Hilliard, Abby P, Hilliard, Sally Hilliker, Minerva H. Hinds, Mary C. Hine, Phebe Hines, Lydia V. Hines, Angeline S. Hitchcock, Phebe J. Hinchman, Sarah T. Hobart, Rev. J. Hobbes, Sarah Hockersmith, Eliz. Hodgmon, Angeline Hodgson, Rev. F. Hodgson, Elizabeth Holbrook, Laurana Holden, Susan Holland, Rev. H. Holliday, Sarah Hollister, C. B. Holmes, Angeline R Holmes, Angeline Holmes, Charlotte Holmes, Lydia Holmes, Martha Holmes, Mary Holmes, Sally Holtzinger, Mary A. Hopkins, E. D. Hopkins, P. A.

225 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 61 Mrs. Hopkins, Roxana Hopkins, Arazetta Hopkins, Nancy M. Horton, Mary Horton, Ann Horton, Sarah Houghtaling, Dorcas House, Mary N. Howard, Susan Howard, Sarah H owe, E. Howe, Rev. W. Howell, Edith Howell, Esther Howell, Rosetta Howland, Agnes Howson, Elizabeth Hoyt, Mary Julia A. Hubbs, Catharine Hudson, Jane Hudson, Thirza H. Hu.estis, Rev. J, Hughlelt, Mary Hull, Asbury Hull, Elizabeth Hungerford, Rebecca Hunt, Asenath Hunt, Caroline F. Hunt, Nancy T. Hunting*on, Eliza A. Huse, Mary J. K. Husted, Harriet E. Husted, Maria Hutchins, Lucy A. Hyde, Lucretia Miss Haigh, Emma Hall, Jenrma Hallowell, Elizabeth Hammond, Mary Hand, Elizabeth Bard, Mary Hanson, Abigail Ham, Mary Jane Handy, Clarissa Harris, Mary E. Hartman, Eliz. C. Hatfield, Julia Hayden, Julia S. Heacox, Arsenith Herring, Mary D. Herring, Sally Hick, Hannah D. Hickey, Minerva Hill, Betsey Hill, Catharine Hill, Eliza Hill, Emily N. Hill, Mary Hill, Mary Jane Hill, Ruth Maria Hoisington, Laura A. Holbrook, Harriet E. Holmes, Mariva Holmes, Martha E. Miss Holmes, Mary Abigail Holmes, Susan Holway, Mary S. S. Horton, Sarah Hosmer, Clarissa Howell, Eliza L. Hubbard, Esther Hughlett, Mary Humphreys, S. Hutchins, Cath. D. Hutchins, Mary B. Huyler, Frances Hyde, Rebecca V. Rev. Iken, Adolphus Ingalls, Rosman Ingersal, George Ingalls, John C. Ingraham, S. W. Ireson, Joseph Irwin, John L. I-bell, Bishop Isham, Charles Israel, George W. Ives, B. I. Ives, Willard Indian boy Flat Head Indian boy Chas. Kalbfus Indian brother Eneos Mr. Ide, Samuel N. Ide, W m. H. Ide, Elijah Ingalls, Jonathap Irving, Charles Israel, Fielder Mrs. Ide, Sarah B. Iken, Anne Ingalls, Ezra S. Inskip, J. S. Irwin, Hannah R. Isham, Elizabeth Israel, E. S, Ives, Betsey Miss Ives, Elma Irving, Caroline Rev. Jackson, A. Jackson, W m. J. Jacoby, Ludwig S. Jacokes, Daniel C. Jagger, E. Jakway, Thomas S James, J. James, Jesse J. James Wm. Jameson, A. A. Jamison, J. Janes, E. L. Jarvis, Field Jarvis, John Jayne, George S. Jennings, Joseph Jenkins, Daniel Jessup, Robert Jewett, William Jewett, W m. D. Rev. Johnson, John Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Obadiah Johnson, Ransom Johnson, S. Johnson, T. S. Jolley, Hugh Jolley, Samuel Jones, A. W. Jones, Cornelius Jones, C, B. Jones, J. Jones, Mr. Jones, Zenas Jones, John M. Jordan, W m. M. Jost, Casper Joyner, James E. Judd, Gaylord Julian, John Prof. Johnson, H. M., Esq. Johnson, Quincy James, John Judd, J. F. Mr. Jackson, John T. Jackson, John E. Jackson, W m. Jacobs, Laban Jamieson, Robert Jemison, George Jenn'ng3, James Johnson, Geo. W.1 Johnson, W m. Ross Johnson, Zenas Johnson, Asa Johnson, Joseph P. Johnson, W m. Jones, Daniel Jones, B. H. Jones, Eber Jones, James Jordan, Edmund Jordan, James Josselyn, A. Joyner, Gurdon Judson, Noah Judson, Everett Julian, J. J. Mast Janes, Lewis T. Mrs. Jackson, Abby E. Jackson, E. W. Jackson, Sophia Jackson, Mary Ann Jackson, Mary Jacobs, Elizabeth B. Jacokes, Mary Ann Jagger, Helen James, Sarah James, Mary I). Janes, Rev. E. L. Janes, Rev. E. S. Janney, Martha A nn Jarvis, W inna Jayne, Elizabeth

226 62 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. Mrs. Jenkins, Charlotte A. I Jenkins, Sarah P. Jennings, Elvira Jennings, M. J. Jeralds, Betsey Jessop, Anna Jeudivine, Sarah Jewett, Charlotte Jewett, Jane Maria Johnson, Anna Johnson Johnson, A. P. Johnson, A. R. Johnson, Joanna D. Johnson, Rachel Johnsoh, Elizabeth Johns, Susannah Joiner, Nancy Jones, Helena Jones, Sophia Jones Jones, Hannah Jones, Rev. John M. Joseph, Jerusha Judd, Jane M. Judson, Elizabeth Miss James, Elizabeth Jennings, Lucinda Johnson, Malinda T. Johnson, Mary Johnson, Rebecca R. Johnson, Sally Johnson, T. L. Jones, Anna Maria Jones, Mary E. Judson, Mary Ann Judson, Sarah R ev. Karsner, Charles Kavanaugh, B, T. Keeler, Denton Keese, George Keller, A. Kelley, H. W, Kelly, R. Kelly, Samuel Kellogg, H. K el'ogg, Israel Kellogg, Lewis K ellogg, Nathaniel Kelsey, Charles Kelsey, James Kemp, E. L- Kemp.Robert E. Kemper, David Kennaday, Dr. John Kennard, E. Kennard, John Kenney, P. T. Kenney, W esley Kenney, W m. Kennison, David Kenny, John Kent, Asa Kent, W. J. Rev. Keppler, Samuel 'Kern, M. L. Kerns, John Kerr, George Kotcham, Timothy Kettell, G. F. Keyes, Josjah Keys, Charles C. Keyworth, Charles Kibbey, Epaphras Kidder, A. Kidder, Daniel P. Kidder, W m. J. Kiger, John Kilbum, David Kilpatrick, Toshua Killpatrick, Joseph King, David King, D. S. King, George King, Lyndon King, S. W. Kingsley, D. H. Kinnear, G. D. Kinny, Pardon T. Kinsley, Hiram Kin ward, Thos. Knalls, Robert Knapp, George W. Knapp, Samuel M. Knapp, John Knight, Horace B. Knox, L. L. Kone, W. W. Koch, Henry Kurtz, Jacob Dr. Knight, S. T. Kemper, G. W., Sen. Esq. Kidder, S. Mr. Keach, John Keeler, Jonah Keeler, Walter Keeney, Joshua Keeney, Timothy Keeney, Nathaniel Keep, sen., Marcena Kellogg, C. C. Kellogg, Charles G. Kelly, James. Kelso, John Keltner, Jacob Kennedy, William Kenward, T. Kenyon, Benj. Kerley, John Kerr, Thomas Kerringer, James Kershner, Harvey Ketchtun, Alva Keyser, Abraham Keykendall, Thos. Kidder, H. Martyn Kilpatrick, Thos. Kincaid, W. H. Mr. King, Josiah Kingsley, Henry Kinney, Silas M. Kinzey, W m. 0. Kirby, Leonard Kirlland, B. Knapp, George W. Knapp, Josiah P. Knight, J. F. Knowles, Hezekiah Knowles, William Knowles, AmbroseD. Knowles, Josiah Knowlton, Leon. S. Kuhn, Henry Kunckle, Philip ' Master Kennaday, J. Mrs. Kaene, Lucy Keeler, Betsey Keller, Rev. A. Keelei, Sarah Kellogg, Jennett E. Kttllogif. Martha P. Kellogg, Caroline Kelly, Ann E. Kelly, Edna Kelsey, Eliza Kt-mp, Caroline T. Kemper, Sarah Ann Kennaday, Rev. J. Keeney, Saphrona B, Kenny, Bridget Kent, Submit S. Kent, Susan Kern, L. M. Kettell, Rev. G. F. K»>ys, Elizabeth Kibbey, Betsey Kidder, Mary Kidder, Orinda Kilburn, Louisa Killpatrick, Susan King, Ann King, Eliza King, H. King, Lydia A. King, Nancy B. King, Amanda M. King, Volney Kingsley, E. A, H. Kinne, Lufana Kinney, Eliza R. Kirk, Phebe Kitchell, A. F. Knapp, Abigail Knight, Jane Knight, Mary Knox, A. E, Kramer, Margaret Kuck, Electa Miss Kalb, Mary L. M. Keeler, Cornelia Kelly, Eliza M. Kennaday, Clara

227 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 63 Mias Kennedy, Asenath King, Brooklyn, N.Y King, Harriet E. King, Mary 5* Kline, Catharine Rev. Laban, Giles Lakin, A. S. Lakin, B. Lamberton, Sewall Lambeth, J. W. Lambord, B. F. Lamkin, D. Lamont, Hiram Lanahan, J. Landon, Seymour Landrum, W. B. Lane, George Lane, George W. Lanks, James Lany, W. H. Lark, Alvin Larkin, Benjamin Larkin, Jacob Larkin, W m. Lansing, John Lathrop, D. Lathrop, O. C. Lathrop, S. G. Latimer, Ebenezer Latta, Samuel A. Law, Elijah Law, Joseph Law, S. W. Lawder, W. H. Lawrence, W m. Laws, James Laws, John Lawton, Daniel B. Layman, Truman Leach, A. C. Leach, Caleb Lear, J. Leard, Samuel Leavings, C. W. Lee, Daniel Lee, Jason Lee, J. B. Lee, Le R oy M. Lee, Luther L ee, W m. Lee, J. S. Lee, Addi Leech, Samuel Leet, C. W. L e Fevre, John W Leigh, H. G. Lemon, T. B. Lenhart, J. L. Lent, James S. Lent, Marvin R. Lent, Isaac H. Leonard, C. H. Leonard, Jacob Levings, C. W. Rev. Levings, Dr. Noah Lewis, C. W. Lewis, David Lewis, John W. Lewis, Nathanitl Lewis, Rodman Lewis, Z. N. Lewis, John R. Lewis, Michael Lewis, N. C. Liggitt, E. F. Lilley, Samuel P. Limerick, Daniel Lindsay, I. J. M. Lindsey, John Linn, J. II. Lipscomb, P. D. Lipscomb, R. M. Litzinger, William Livesey, Richard Lobdell, Abraham Long, A. Long, James Longking, Joseph Longman, J. F. Loomis, R. H. Lord, Isaac Lord, John Lord, J*remiah S. Lore, Dallas D. Lounsbery, H. I^yejoy, John Lovejoy, P. R. Loveland, J. S. Lovell, C. R. Lovell, Stephen Lowry, A Luccock, John Luckett, H. F. Luckey, Dr. S. Luckey, John Ludlow, H. G. Luke, Garrett Lull, Joseph Lull, William Lumsden, W m. 0 Lusk, William Lybrand,.C. C. Lyman, Alfred Lyman, David Lyon, Arunah Lyon, Chester Lyon, John C. Lyon, Moses Lyon, Zalmon Dr. Lord, W. G. Lugenbeel, Jas. W. Capt. Lyman, Simeon Esq. Layman, John Lafone, Samuel F. Littlejohn, J. B. LaBar, Giles Lacy, Henry E. Lake, Nicholas Mr. Lamb, Simeon Lamont, Thomas W. Lambert, B. Lane, Austin Lane, Charles A. Lane, Daniel Lane, Harvey B. Lane, Joseph J. Lane, Richard C. Langdon, W. J. Lang worthy, Heman Lankton, Arba Latham, Henry D. Latham, Thaddeus Lantz, A. Lavender, Robt. Law, H. Lawrence, J. Lawrence, Thomas Learner, Jacob Leavitt, Samuel R. Leaycraft, Richard Lee, Daniel Lee, Nathaniel Lee, Stephen D. Leech, D. D. T. Leech, John Leland, Thos. Leland, Francis Lemming, Ezekiel Leonard, Abial Lettou, James E. Levines, Stephen Lewers, W m. Levings, Conrad Lewis, Charles Lewis, John Lewis, John H. Lewis, John S. Lewis, Silvenus Lewis, Joseph J. Liddle, Stephen Liggett, Abraham Lindsey, Andrew Lippett, N. G. Linthicum, Joseph Litch, Jeremiah Little, James Littleton, W m. W Lloyd, I. A. Lloyd, W. B. Lobdell, A. S. Locklin, James Lockwood, Cornelius Loder, Cyrus W. Loder, Lewis B. Logan, William Long, Eli Loomis, J. D. Lord, Benjamin Lord, Edmund Lord, Joseph jr. J Lore, D. D. Lott, William

228 64 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Mr. Loughborough, Nath. Lounsberry, N. Loveland, Oliver Lovell, Henry C. Lowden, John L ow e, W. W. Lowrie, H. F. Ludlum, William Luke, James Lumsden, Jas. D. Luther, Martin.Lyon, Jas. H. *Lyon, W m. P. Lyon, W m. R. Lyon, Theodore F. Mast.Lafone, Samuel A. Lafone, Hope List, Eugenius List, Robt. Newton Mrs. Lafone, Mary La Grange, Ann Lagrange, Mary Lamb, Chloe Lamberson, Sarah Lamkin, E. C. Lamont, Ruth Lanahan, Mary E. Lanckton, Harriet Lane, Lydia B.! Lane, Adeline S.. Langdon, Charity D Larkin, Mary Lasira, C. Lathrop, Abigail Lathrop, Cynthia C. Latimer, Hannah Ladmer Latta, Caroline A. Law, M. Lawton, Catharine Lawton, Emily Leach, Arabella Lee, Emeline Lee, Margaret D. Leet, Sophia Lee, Anna B. Lee, Mary L e Fevre, S. A. Leland, Eufrasia Lemmon, M. B; Lenhart, Ann Lent, Hannah W. Leonard, Lucy Leonard, Sarah A. Lester, Sarah Letton, Ann Letton, Eliza Jane Letton, Louisa Levings, Sarah Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Hannah Lewis,TeresafJveline Lewis, Roweria E. Mrs Lindsey, E. Lindsey, Lucy Lindsley, Jane E. Lindsey, Rev. John Linthicum; Elizabeth -linthicum, S. Lipscomb, Maria Lipscomb, Rev.R.M. Little, Rev. Little, Rebecca Littlejohn, Mary L. Livesey, Jane Maria Lloyd, W.B. Loder Longbottom, Eliza Loomis, R. Lomis, E H. Loomis, M. M. Lontza, Elizabeth Love, Rcbecca T. Lovejoy, Adeline E. Loveland, Margaret Loveland, Pcrsis S. Luccock, Mary Luckey, Dinah Ludnum, Anna M. Lull, Eunice Lumsden, Rachel P Luther, Mary Lyman, Mary Lyman, Thomas Lyon, Augusta M. Lyon, Elizabeth Lyon, Harriet W. Lyon, Lura Lyon, Mary R. Lyon, Sarah Lyon, Mary L. Miss Lamberson, HeaTty Lafone, Vieda M. Lafone, C. M. Lamberson, Mary Landreth, Martha Lane, Mary Lane, Sarah G. Lapham, Mary J. B Lawrence, Ann N. Laws, Mary B., Lee, Nancy Lewis, Elizabeth Linthicum, Ann R. Livingston, Eliza Lockwood, Caro. C. Longstreet, Keturah Loring, Harriet Lovejoy, Adeline E. Lowry, Martha Ludwig, Henrietta Lyon, Mary Lyon, Sally Rev. M Allisier, William M Anally, D. R. M Auley, Dr. T. Rev. M Cabo, James M Carrell, Thomas M Caskey, George M Carter, James M Causland, John M Clay, John M Clelland, J. C. T. M Clelland, James M Clintock, J., Prof. M Colly, Trusten P. M Cown, B. A. M Cray, R. K. M Creery, Joseph M Curdy, C. L. M Daniel, W m. V. M Donald, James M'Dowell, Joseph M Dawell, James M Elheny, Theodore M Elroy, Isaac M Elroy, Robert M Enally, Peter M Farland, Jas. H. M Farland, John M Ferrin, John B. M Gee, Thomas M GoWan, P. M. M Grath, Thomas M Kee, Joel W. M Kee, W. A. M Keehan, Jos. G. M Keiiney, J. B. M Kenzie, J. W. P. M Kenzie, J. M. P. M Kenzie, D. B. M Mahon, Isaiah M Nare, Mr. Macartney, Francis Macfarlan, Frederick Macfarlan, Thomas Mack, W. B. Maclay, R. S. Maclay, Alex. E. Maclay, Charles Maclay, John Maclay, W m. J. Macreading, C. S. Maffitt, John N. Mahan, Asa Malcolm, Howard Mallick, Washington Mallinson, M. Mallory, Charles T. Maltby, George W. Maltby, W m. W. Mandaville, John Mann, W. M. Mansfield, Daniel H. Man-hip, Andrew Manson, W. S. Marcy, Ichabod Marlay, Michael Marsh, W m.

229 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 65 Rev. Marshall, Chas. K. Martin,.Gideon Martin, Jacob Martin, John G. Martindale, Stephen Marvin, B. Marvin, Martin Mash, Joseph Mason, Benajah Mason, Elijah Mason, Thomas Mason, W. C. Massey, Jas. A. Mather, James Matthews, H. B. Matthias J. B. Matthias, J. J. Mattison, H. Mattison, M. Mattison, S. M ay, Edward H. May, George May, Hiram Maynard, Sampson Mayo, H. Mead, N. M eek, J. B. Meeker, Berea O. Meeker, C. Meeker, H. Meharry, Alexr. Mebony, A. Memminger, W. H. Merchant, E. Meredith, James E. Merhon, J. j Merrick, Fred. Merriken, J. Merrill, Joseph A. Merrill, M. Merrill, W m. Merritt, Timothy Merritt, John M. Merryman, Jas. C. Merwin, John B. Merwin, Samuel Middleton, Samuel M ilburn,r. M. Milbum, W. H. Miles, B. B. Miller, Adam Miller, David Miller, E. Miller, Jacob K. Miller, J. Miller, John Miller, Thomas Miller, V. R. Miller, William Miller, W. A. Milligan, M. A. Mills, Francis M. Mills, James Rev. Miner, Sherman Miner, Thomas Minier, Sylvester Minor, J. W. Mitchell, Edward Mitchell, F. T. Mitchell, John Mitchell, John T. Mitchell, Thompson Mitchell, W m. B. Moister, Roger Monroe, Joshua Monroe, S. T. M onroe, T. H. W. Montgomery, Thos. Montross, Cornelius M oody, Granville M oore, Asahel M oore, H. H. M oore, James Moorman, S. T. Morehouse, Alfred Morgan, Abraham Morgan, L. F. Morgan, N. J. B. Morgan, T. Morrell, Francis A. Morris, C. R. Morrow, Alexander M orrow, W. S. Morse, C. W. Morse, Jos. L. Mosher, Absalom Moss, Harvey Mothersill, W m. Mudge, Enoch Mudge, James Mullin, S. * Mullins, J. N. Mumford, Lyman Munger, C. C. Munger, Philip Munger, Elijah Munroe, Jonathan Munroe, W m. Munson, A. E. Murphy, Andrew Murry, John Myers, Thomas Hon. Marks, W m. Miller, J. D. M Lean, John Morris, Calvary Mudge, Ezra Dr. Martin, R. Mead, Sylvester Prof. Marshal], J. W. Esq. Medley, Isaac Monson, Marcenas Morris, Robert H. Mr. Mabie, Thomas P. Macartney, John I. M Allister, Archibald I Mr. M Burney, James M Cabe, James M Cabe, Benjamin M Call, D. M Carty, Charles M Clain, 0. D. M Collum, Jason M Cue, P. K. M Cutchin, William M Donald, William M Eachen L. M Gee, Robert M Gill, Jas. B. M Keli, William M Keldon, John C. M Lean, W m. M Manus, J. M Vcigh, J. H. Macfarlane, James Macracken, W m. B. Magee, Jas. P. Magoun, Elias Maiden, Robert W. Malcolm, James Mallory, Edward Manning, Edward A. Marble, James S. Mnrcy, Thomas Mark, George Marks, John Marlow, Thomas J. Mames, Isaac Marshall, M. M. Martin, Lawrence Martin, Samuel Martin, Jonas H. Martin, Albert W. Martindale, Thomas Marvin, Aaron B. Mason, E. N. Mason, Orrin Massingbord, Geo. Mather, W. W. Mathison, Robert Matson, Luther Matthews, W m. Matthias, John J., jr. Maubly, May, W m. B. Maynard, S. Maynard, John Mayo, Noah Mead, Edwin jmead. Enos Mead, Ralph Mead, David H. Mead, Moses Mead, Zalmon Meader, Reuben Meek, George G'. Meeker, Adad Meeker, Isaac Megargle, Isaac

230 66 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Mr. Megroinagle, Nath l. Mellius, Esley Mercein, W m. A. Merchant, E. Merriam, John P. Merrick, Frederick Merrick, Noah Merrick, William M. Merrill, Elijah W. Merritt, Daniel H. Merritt, Stephen Mershon, John Miller, Abraham Miller, Anthony Miller, Jedediah Miller, Robert Miller, Thomas Milligan, Eli Milliken, James R. Mills, Charles W. Mills, James T. Millspaugh, J. B. Miner, Enos Miner, Le R oy Minor, John W. Mobley, Denton Mobly, Peter Moneypenny, John Monroe, Clayton Monroe, Henry H. M oody, W m. H. H. M oore, John H. M oore, W illiam A More, Edward H. More, Jos. H. Morehouse, Alfred Morgan, Elijah Morgan, James Morgan, Josiah Morgan, J. N. B. Morgan, Wilbur P. Morgan, W m. S. Morris, R. G. Morrison, A. Morse, Benjamin Morse, Cheney Morton, H. B. Moser, Joseph Moser, Samuel H. Moses, Horestes Mosier, Isaac M oss, Harvey Moss, Thomas Motley, William W. Muchmore, Levi Mudge, Enoch R. Mudge, S. H. Mulford, Alva S. Munnell, Samuel Monson, Marcena, jr. Myers, Jacob Myers, M. F. Myers, Peter D. Myers, W m. Mast.Moorc, James Elijah Myers, I. N. Mrs. Mabee, Jennett D. Macartney, C. Macfarlan, Ann M Allis ter, H. P. M Anally, M. M Burney, Mary M Call, Dugald M Caula, Martha M Chain, Elizabeth M Clelland, M. M. M Clintock, A. C. M Cord, Mary M Crea, Caroline E. M Curdy, Eliza M Donald, Rachel M Donald M Elhenny, Eliza M Ferrin, Mira M Ghee, Mary T. M Gill, Martha E. M Gill, Mary M Gimpsey, Flora M Ginnis, Catharine M Ginnis, M. C. M Gowan, Jane F. M Gruder, Lucy M Keen, Ann M Keehan, J. G. M Lane, Eliza M Lean, Eliza M Lean, Elizabeth M Lelland,Mary Ann M Mahon, Marearet M Neil, Harriet M Quigg, Jane M Veigh, W m. A. Maclay, Henrietta C. Maclay, Rev. Chas. Maddox, Sarah S. Magoun, Susan Mainard, Epsibah Mallory, Lydia Maltby, Hannah Maltby, Ursula [Maltby, John Maltby, Minerva MandaviUe, Cath. Manierre, B. F. Mansfield, D. H. Marks, Rev. D. L. Marnes, Catharine Marshall, Julia M. Martin, Hannah H. Marvin, Sarah E. Mason, Almira Mason, E. Mason, E. A. Massenburg, Lucy Massey, Ann P. Matthias, Sarah Matthias, Mary C. Mattison, Elizabeth S Mrs. Mattison, Nancy Mattocks, Esther Maynard, Rachel Mead, Eliza J. Mead, Philinda Mead, Anna E. Mead, Edwin Mead, Hannah Medley, Martha F. Meek, Rachel Meek, Rachel B. Meeks, Maria Meredith, Mary Meredith, Sarah E. Merhon, Sarah Ann Merrick, F. Merrick, Fidelia S. Merrick, Mary Jane Merrick, Statira Merrick, Jane C. Merriken, Elizabeth Merrill, M. A. B. Merrill, Lovina L. Merrill, Sarah E. Merriman, S. M. Mershon, Jane Miller, Eleanor Miller, Hannah Miller, Louisa Miller, Margaret Miller, Maria Miller, Phebe F. Miller, Rachel Miller, S. Miller, Catharine Miller, Polly Miller, Susan M. Milligan, Cynthia Milligan, Sarah C. Mills, E. Mills, Gertrude E. Mills, Mary Mills, Mary H. Mills, Sarah S. Mills, Isabella Millspaugh, Cath. J- Minchel, Lucy Miner, Sarah Minier, Sarah Minnis, E. Minor, Hannah Minor, Letty Minor, Lydia A. Mister, Maria Mister, Susan Mitchell, Catharine Moley, Sarah Monroe, Clayton Monroe, Elizabeth Monroe, Rachel M Monroe, Sarah A. Moon, Maria A. Moore, Amanda Moore, Ellen R.

231 Moore, M. Moore, Philotty Moore, Rebeeea Moore, Sarah Moore, Mary Ann More, Maria Moore, Dorothy Morgan, Sarah E. Morgan, Mary E. Morgan, Julia A. Morrell, Mary Morris, Abigail Morris, Eliz. M. Morris, Lucy A. Slorris, Robert H. Morrow, Louisa Morse, H. D. Morse, Jane Mosher, Julia A. Moss, Harriet Mothersill, Catharine Mott, Lydia A. Mould, Mary Mountjoy, Sarah M owry, Mary Mulkey, Hannah Mullen, Margaret E. Munson, Marcena Murrill, Mary Ann B. ^Murray, Margaret Myers, Amelia Myers, Sarah M Clune, Catharine M Clune, Elizabeth M Crea, Carolina M Gee, Mary Ann M Lane, Eliza Emily M Lane, Virginia M Namara, M. W. M Quoid, Julia Mabie, S. Mace, Caroline jiadden, Sarah Malone* Celeste C. Mandeyillp, Helen Marks, Ellen Maria Martin, Margaret Marvin, Louisa A. Massey, Sarah E. Mead, Caroline H. M eek, Jane M ercein, Imogen Merrick, Harriet C. Merrick, Helen M. Merrick, Harriet C. Mills, Sarah Ann Millville, Harriet Miller, Sally Ann Miller, Mary Miner, Sarah Min nick, Etenora F. Minnick, Mary Jane Mitchell, Rachel Moon, Martha O. L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 6 7 Miss M oon, Sally Jane Moore, Eunice Moore, Sarah Morgan, Mary E. C. Morgan, R. R., Vir. Moul, Mary Munger, Maria T. Murphy, Catharine C Murphy, Mary Myers, Catherine S. Rev. Nadal, B. H. Nailor, J. F. Nall, Robert Nast, William Nation, Philip Neale, R. D. Noall, Thomas N elson,reuben Nelson, W m. M. Newhall, M. Newha.ll, Richard Newman, T. Newson, J. Newton, Dr. Robert, of England Nichols, Jarvis Z. Nickerson, Heman Nickerson, John Ninde, George W. Ninde, W. W. Nippert, Lewis Nixon, John Noble, C. D. Noble, Charles Noble, E. Nolley, G. W. Norris, Ira Norris, John Norris, W m. H. North, E. L. Northrop, B. F. Northrop, Israel Northrop, Samuel Northway, L. Norton, Albert Norton, Roderick Nutting, Freeman Nye, Joshua Esq. Norris, James Mr. Nash, Sylvester Nash, Ozias Neff, Peter Neff, W illiam Neffi William C. Nevins, Rufus L. Newhall, William R. Newman, Clark Newman, Allen C. Newton, Nimrod Nichols, George Nickerson, Joshua Nickerson, Reuben Nickerson, L. D. I Nicols, H. B asccp Mr, Niles,'Isaac Norris, John Norris, William H. Norris, James Norris, Sylvester North, W m. Nottingham, Luther Norton, Jeremiah Nowlen, Joshua Noyes, John Nuppert, J. J. Nelson, Seymour Noble, C. Pitman Nye-, William Mrs. Nash, Frances A. Nash, Helen T. Neall, Jemima Nelson, Jane S. Newcomb, Catharine Newman, Margaret Nixon, A. Noble, Emeline N. Noble, Lucretia Nickerson, Ann Nickerson, Rebecca Nickerson, Amanda Nichols, Lydia Nicholson, Rhoda M. Nicholson, Oscar E. Ninde, Mary M. Niver, Julia Noffsker, Eve Norris, S. M. North, W m. Northrop, Abigail Northrope,, Orra Notion, Sarah Nottingham, Emeline Nulton, Abrm. Nutting, Mary G. Nye, Rev. Joshua Miss Nash, Ellen M. Nelson, Lucy Nichols, Catharine Nichols, Elizabeth A, Nicholson, M. H. Nicholson, Martha Norris, Sarah M. Nottingham, E. D. Nottingham, M. G. Nottingham, M. W. Rev. O Farrall, D. M D. Oldrin, E. Oliver, Warner Olin Stephen, D. D- Onins, John D. Orcut, Samuel Organ, Littlebury Orlup, W illiam Orvis, Samuel Osband, Gideon Osband, W ilson Osbon, A. M. Osborn, David

232 68 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Rev. Osborn,.Elbert Osborn, T. Osborn, V. R. Osborne, Am os Osborne, J. W esley Osborne, T. Osgood, Sami., D. D Ostrander, Daniel Othenrian, B Overfield, W m. Overstreet, James Owen, A. Owen, E. Owen, E. D. j Owen, B. Owen, G. Owens, James Owens, Joseph Hon. Orman, John J. Mr. Oakley, J. B. Olcott, Edmund H. Olcott, W i'liam Oimstead, Se'h O Neill, Edward Osborn, H. Osborn, W m. B. Ostrander, Daniel Orr, Thomas Otte, Carlos E. Mast. Olmsted, Enoch Ormond, John J. Ormond, W. B. Osborn, Levi W. Mrs. O Neal, Rhoda Oakly, Harriet C. Oldrin, Catharine Oimstead, Abigail Olmsted, M. N. Oimstead, Sarah Ann Oimstead, Mary Oram, Agnes Orman, Min erva Otheman, Mary S. Osband, Susanna Osbon, Elizabeth S. Osborn, Amanda Osborn, Sarah Osborn, S A. Osborne, Rachel Osborne, Susan C. Otheman, Mary S. Oveiacre, Margaret Overocker, Sophia Owen, Elizabeth Oyster, Elizabeth Miss O Flyng, Fanny Olssen, Mary J. Ormond, Mary E. OrmondMinervaM.C Osborn, Mary P. Osborn, Sarah A. Ostrander, Eliz. M. Paddock, B. G. Rev. Paddock, G. P. Paddock, Z. Page, Edward., Page, Joseph R. Palmer, Aaron Palmer, Anthony Palmer, B. Dorrence Parish, Daniel Parish, Hugh L. Parker, John Parker, Joseph Parker, David D. Parkison, C. Parks, Gabriel P. Parks, J. Parks, Stephen Parks, W m. J. Parsells, James Parson.*, Patterson, Jas. H. Patterson, J. Patterson, Wm. Patterson, Robt. Patdllo, Samuel Patton, Samuel Patton, William Payne, James S. Paynter, James Peak, Leonard C. Pearce, John J. Pearne, Thomas H. Pearne, W illiam H. Pearne, W. N. Pearson, T W. Pease, Charles Pease, Hart F. Pease, John M. Pease, Lewis Peck, Dr. George Peck, Dr. Jesse T. Peck, N. B. Peck, W m. Peck, Geo. M. Pegg, John Peirce, B. K. Peirce, L. Peirce, T. C. Peirce, W m. C. Pell, U. E. Pell, W. E. Pelton, Charles F. Pendell, Moses L. Penn, Abraham Pennington, A. Perkins, Charles Perkins, Tared Perrigrine, James Perry, Gideon D. Perry, H. J. Perry, Heman Pe ry, John C. Perry, J. H. Perry, Salmon C. Rev. Petherbridge, R. W, Petitt, Lewis C. Peyton, H. S. Phayre, John Phelps, A. J. Phelps, B. C. Phelps, E. P. Phelps, J. T. Phelps, J. F. Philips, B. Philips, T. A. G. Philips, Zebulon Philjpott, Z. Phinney, S. C. PhtBbus, Dr. W m. Pickering, George Pier, Orrin Pier, Orris Pierce, George F. Pike, James Pilbeam, H. Pilcher, E. H. Pilcher, Henry E. Pillsbury, Benjamin Pinckney, William Pinder, W m. E. Pinney, M. Pitcher, W. H. Pitezell, John H. Pitman, Dr. Charles Pitt, Samuel Pitts, Levi Pitzer, Richard Plimpton, B. 0. Plotner, J. Plumb, David Plummer, Daniel Plumer, W. S. Plumly, Albert Plunney, S. C. Poe, Adam Poisal, John Pomeroy, Benjamin Pomeroy, Charles Poor, David Poor, John Poor, O. Poor, W esley Clarke Porter, James Porter, John S. Powel, John Power, John H. Preston, D. Preston, W m. Prettyman, W m. Price, Elias Price, L. D. Prime, Samuel J. Prindle, Cyrus Prindle, L. Pritchard, C. H. Prosser, L. D. Puffer, Isaac

233 I i l S T O P L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. 69 Rev. Puffer, Stephen Pulling, A. B. Putney, Rufus C. Dr. Palmer, W alter C. Phelps, James L. Phil ips, Benjamin Phillips, S. Purdy, A lfreds. Purdy, Samuel A. Esq. Perkins, Jame3 Phelps, Anson G. Mr. Paine, Joshua Paine, Henry Pangbom, Amos G Parcel, Ellis Parish, Samuel B. Parke, Man in Parke, Charles N. Parker Parker, Chas. Parker, Edmund Parker, John Parker, Josiah Parker, Amos Parker, Samuel F. Parker, Joseph Parrne liter, F. W. Parsells, P. Parsons, William Parsons, Charles Parsons, Richard H Parsons, Austin Partridge, J. A. Pascoe, John L. Patingall, H. Patrick, John Patten, Thos. Patten, Robert Patterson, Samuel Patterson, Robert Patton, Joseph Paul, Abraham Paulson, John Peach, Samuel Pearce, Stewart Pear»on, Edward Pease, Lewis M K. Peck, Charles H. Peck,Thaddeus Peck, Geo. W. H. Peirce, Chas. H. Peirce, W m. Pell, Charles S. Pellew, William Pend eton, Henry Penn, Edmund Perigi), John W Perrigo, Ira Perkins, John Perkins, W m. Perry, John D. Pettebone, W m. S. Pettebone, Edw. M. Mr. Pettebone, Payne Pettis, John G. Phelps, Ira Phelps, J. P. Dulany Pierce, Charles W. Pierce, Samuel Pien-'on, Walter T. Pike, Caleb Pillow, William Pinckney, Isaac M. Pinner, William Pinney, Grove Pine, Walter Pitkin, Eli Pitman, George W. Pilman, Francis A. Place, James K. Platt, Robt. Plater, Chas. G. Polhamus, R. J. Pope, Alex. Porter, Edward J. Potter, Sami. S. Porter, H^nry John Potter, Sidney Powell, Reuben Powers, Peter Pratt, John Preachard, Leonard Prentice, E. L. Preston, Amasa Preston, Julius A. Price, Thompson Price, Thomas W. Price, William Prior, Thomas Prosser, Daniel Prosser, John Pullen, Matthew Pullman, John Purdy, James Purdy, Charles A. Purvis, J. F. Messrs. Parlane, M Lane & Co. Mast.Pilcher, Jason Henry Perkins, C. C. Mrs. Paddock, Rev. B. G. Page, Elizabeth Paine, Louisa Palmer, Harriet Palmer, Jane Palmer, Lydia H. Palmer, Rachel Palmer, Roxana Pane, Jane Parish, Eliza G. Park, Melissa L. Parke, Olive Parker, Amanda Parker, Mary Parker, Emeline Parkison, E. Mrs. Parks, Naomi Pawone, Prudence Patern, Barbara Partridge, Christiana Patch, Julia M. Patrick, Ann Patrick, Sarah Patten, Sally Patten, David Patterson, Phebe Patterson, Rev. W m. Pattison, Charlotte Patton, N. W. Paul, Jane B. Paxton, Elizabeth Payne, Caroline Payne, Matilda Pearce, Hannah Peame, A. P. Peame, C. Jeannette Peame, Hannah Peame, P. M. Peaison, Beulah Pearson, Eliza Pearson, Elizabeth B. Pease, A. Pease, Ann E. Pease, Phebe B. Pease, Louisa L. Peck, Rev. A. D. Peck, Rev. Dr. G. Peck, J. T. Peck, Lucy Pfrck, Sarah L. Peck, Susan Pegg, Jane E. Peirce, A. E. Peirce, Harriet W. Peirce, Jemima Peirce, Sally Peirce, Mary B. Peirce, T. C. Pellew, Harriet Pelton, Julia Ann L. Pendleton, Mary Pendleton, Phebe E. Penn, M. E. Penny, Amiel Perham, Mary C. Pefkins, Eliza Perkins, M. A. Perkins, Sally P. Perrigrine, M. E. C. Perry, A nn Eliza Perry, Hester Jane Perry, Sarah P. Perry, Susan Pettebone, C. M. Pettigrew, PameliaP. Pettis, Rebecca Petty, Mary Phelps, Hannah Phelps, Rev. A- J-

234 70 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Mrs. Phelps, Olivia Philips, Dorothy Phillips, Clarissa Phinney, Hannah Phinney, Lois Pier, Amelia Pierson, Martha Pike, Matilda C. Pilbeam, Sophronia Pilcher, Caroline M. Pilcher, Phebe M. Pillsbury, Orpha M. Pine, Caroline Pitcher, Rev. W. H. Pitchford, Ann Pitezel, A. Pitkin, Susan Pitmail, Mary Pitts, Betsey Plater, Charlotte A. Platner, Permelia Plimpton, Eliza Plumley, Rev. A. Plummer, Hannah Plummer, L. Plummer, Lucy Poe* Eliza Poindexter, Sarah P Poisal, Rev. John Poland, Betsey Pomeroy, Wealthy Poor, Julia Ann Pope, Abigail S. Porter, Elizabeth Porter, Jane Porter, R ebecca B. Sorter, Catharine Potter, Elizabeth Powell, Jane S. PowerSj Nancy Poulson, Sarah B. Poulson, E. J. Pratt, Hannah Pratt, Mary Pratt, Sally Prentiss, Mary Preston, Lucy F. Preston, Mary Preston, Sally Price, Hannah Priest, Rebecca Prindlej Lydia M. Proctor, Sarah Proutys Hannah Lav. Puffer, Sally Pullen, Nancy Purdyj Maria Putney, Cynthia W. Miss Packard, Lucia Palmer, Cornelia Palmer, Hetty Palmer, Mary Parker, Cornelia Miss Parker, Tamar Parrott, Josephine Par.-one, Lucy M. Pease, Ruby P. Peck, Mary H. Peck, M. P. Perkins, Rachel M. Perkins, M. E. Perry* Abby Peters, Mary Phillips, Elizabeth O. Phillips, Harriet C. Phillips, Jane Pool, Mary Porter, Catharine M. Porter, Alice Ann Pratt, Julia A. Prfston, Frances L. Price, Melissa Rev. Queal, A. Quigley, John Quigley, T. J. Quigley, Geo. Quimby, Silas Quimby, M. Quinlan, JameS Quinn, James Mr. Quinton, Littleton Quinney, J no. W.(In.) Mrs. Queal, Lucy Quimby, Abigail Quimby, Penelope C. Quinn, Eleanor Miss Quigley, Sarah R.. Rev. Raines, John, jun. Ralston, T. L. Ramsdall, H. S. Randall, D. B. Ransom, H. W. Ransom, Jared C. Ransom, Reuben Raper, W m. H. Rawson, J. Rawson, Silas Raybold, Geo. A. Raymond, Elnathan Raymond, Minor Raymond, M. Ray, Joseph Read, James L. Read, Robert H. Reavy, Charles Reddy, W m. Redfordj Benj. Redhead, Richard Redington, L. K. Redman, W. W. Reed, Adam Reed, A. M. Reed, Fitch Reed, Henry W. Reed, J. Reed, Eliphalet] ' Rev. Reese, A. A. Reeves, L. M. Reger, Alfred A. Reid, John M. Reiley, J. M. Remington, S. Rescorl, Pnilip Reynolds, J. Reynolds, Rufus E, Rhoads, J. Rice, E. H. Rice, John Rice, Nathan Rice, Phineas Richards, Alanson Richards, Daniel Richards, W m. Richardson, Chaun y Richardson, H. Richardson, Marvin Riddick, J. A. Rider, W m. Ridgeway, H. B. Rigden, John V. Riggin, John W. Riley, Tobias Ripley, Am os R. Risley, John E. Robb, John Robb, W ili am Robbins, Alvin Robbins, Isaac Robe, T. Roberts, Edwin Roberts, John W. Roberts, W m. Robie, J. E. Robinson, D. J. Robinson, Ezekiel Robinson, John Robinson, J. N. Robinson, R. S. Roche, J. Alexander Roche, J. A. Rockwell, T. B. Rodgers, L. R oe, Edward D. Roe, J#hn A. Rogers, Aaron Rogers, D. M. Rogers, George L. Roger?, Lucius C. Rogers, Green M. Rogers, Moses Rogers, Lewis L. Rogers, Thos. C. Rohr, Jacob Rohr, W. H. Roice, Andrew Romer, Jafies H. Rooney, Samuel B. Root, E. L. Roper, John

235 Rev. Rose, R. S. Mr. Ross, W m. Ross, J. A. Rosser, Leonidas Roszel, S. G. Roszel, S. S. Roszel, S. A. Rothweiler, Jacob Round, George H. R ow, H. F. Rowe, W esley Row zie, W. B. Rucker, Thos. H. Ruggles, N. Ruggles, Nathaniel Rundell, W. W. Runnells, W m. Rush, G. Rushmore, L. D. Rusling, Sedgwick Russell, A. F. Ruter, Dr. Martin Ruter, Calvin Ruter, C. W. Ruth, John Ryland, W m. Dr. Reese, David M. Capt.Rich, Sylvanus Hon. Rockwell, C. W. Esq. Requa, W m., R ice, W. Rodewald, Charles Royer, Samuel Mr. Radebaugh, Joel Rader, Adam Raleigh, Logan Ramsey, Johu Randall, Maxon Randolph, Isaac Rankin, Hugh Rawlings, W ill Rawson, Isaac G. Raybold, Geo. N. Raymond, James M Raymond, Josiati Raymond, Noble B. Rea, John James Readhead, Edward Reading, Richard A. Redman, Jesse Reed, John Reed, William Reed, Robert D. Reeder, George A. Reeder, Giles R. Reincke, Julius Reincke, N. F. Reister, Adam Remington, Peter P. Reynolds, James Reynolds, John R. Reynolds, Joshua Reynolds, Robert L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. 71 Reynolds, Ard Reynolds, Ezekiel Rheem, Jacob Rice, Christian Kice, Charles L. Rice, George Rich, Isaac Rich, Thomas Rich. Zaccheus Richard?, Arnold Richards, John C. Richardson, Cyrus Richmond, W anen Rider, Alanson Rider, Jesse Rider, Nathaniel Ridley, Henry Riegart, H. Riley, Philip Rineheart, G. Ripley, T.P. Roberts, John Roberts, William Robertson, Donald Robertson, James Robinson, Caleb Robinson, James Robinson,James,Sen. Roche, John Alex. Roche, Richard W. Rodgers, John D. Rodliffe, Ferdinand R oe, Daniel R oe, Daniel, sen. Rogers, Asa Rogers, Joshua, sen. Rogers, Stillman Mi Rogers, J. Rogers, Toloman Romain, John P. Root, Solomon Root, James Rosecransjjp, J. Ross, John R. Ross, John Ross, Moses A. Round, W m. Capers Rowland, Jeremiah Rowland, John Rowland, Milton Rowlandson, E. H. Ruckle, Jacob Rudisill, Abrm. Rudman, John Rumsey, John W. Runyan, Isaac W. Rushmore, Thos. L. Rushmore, W. C. Rutter, Hanson Ryder, Enos, Jr. Mast.Rutherford, James Ryan, W m., M. D. Randolph, Charles R Mast. Randolph, David Randolph, F. P. Randolph, John M. Randolph, W m. C. Ricketts, Gran. C. Roberts. W m Jr. Mrs. Rainey, Finetta Raleigh, Mary Ramsay, Artemisia Randal, Etna Rankin, Sabrina Ransom, Engelica N. Ransom, Fanny Rascoe, Ann E. Rawlings, Lucinda Rawson, Lucinda Raymond, E. H. Raymond, F. A. Raymond, Hannah Read, Mary Redhead, Elizabeth Redman, Frances Reed, Almedia Reed, P. Reed, Sarah Reed, Sarah A. Reeder, Orra Reiley, Susan A.M.B. Rescorl, Rev. Philip Revel, Ann Rexford, Elizabeth Reynolds, Lovetta Reynolds, Ann E. Reynolds, Phebe Rhodes, G. Rice, Anna Maria Rice, Emeline R ice, J. Rice, Maria R ice, Martha L. Rice, Vienna Rice, Sarah Rich, Mary N. Richardson, Margt.B. Richmond, Eliza Rico, Milly Ridell, Sarah Riggs, Eleanor C. Riggs, Mary Jane Righton, Sarah J. R iley, A nn Maria Robb, Rev. John Robbins, H. Robbins, Melicent Roberts, Eliz. R. Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts, Sarah L. Roberts, Sally E. Robie, Rev. J. E. Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson, Hannah Robinson, Reumah Robinson, Sally

236 72 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. Mrs. Robinson,LucretiaT. Rev. Roche, Mary C. Rockwell, Caroline Rockwell, Emeline Rodewald, Leonora Rodewald, Anne Rodgers, Eliza Rogers, Lois Rogers, Mary Ann Rogers, Toloman Rodliffe, Ferdinand Rogers, Fanny R oe, Olivia Romer, Rachel Ronalds, Clarissa Room e, Phebe Root, L. N. Roper, Susan Root, Julia A. Rose, Lucy Ann Ross, Cynthia A. Ross, Rebecca Boss, Rev. J. A. Roszel, Mary Roszel, Louisa H. D. Round, Mary S. R ow, S. Rowland, Ruth Royer, Martha Row zee, M. A. Rumford, Margaret Rnmsey, Hannah Rumsey, Mary A. Rushmore, M. L. Russell, Hester Russell, Eliza Rust, Rev. J. D. Ruter, Harriet C. Ruter, Ruth Miss Raw, Helen Reed, Erminia C. Reeder, Caroline D. Reeder, Huldah M. Reeder, Laura Rees, Catharine M. Richards, Minerva A Roberts, Mary Robbins, Sarah Robinson, Elizabeth Robinson, HesterAnn Robinson, Evelina R oe, M. E. Rogers, Frances D. Russell, Caroline Russell, Pamelia F. Russell, Sarah T. Reid, Sarah Riggs, Sarah Roberts, Sarah Ann Rev. Sackett, Nath l SafFord, Hiram Sanborn, E. C. Sanborn, Jacob Sandford, H. Sandford, Hiram Sandford, Hawley Sandford, Joseph Sandford, Luman A Sandford, Peter P Sanford, Isaac Sanders, Edward Sanks, J. Sansom, J. Sapp, R. Sargeant, A. D. Sargent, T. B. Sargent, David H. Sauter, John Savage, George S. Sawhill, B. F. Sawyer, George Sawyer, John Sawyer, L. A. Sawyer, S. B. Saxe, Alfred Sayles, Cyrus Sayre, Ezra Schock, Charles Schroder, John Scofield, J. Scofield, S. W. Scott, Elisha J. Scott, G., o f Sweden Scott, Levi Scott, O. Scott, Orange Scott, Russell S. Scott, William Scranton, Simeon Scripps, John Seage, John Seager, Micah Seager, Schuyler Seaman, Alanson Seaman, Richard Seaman, Samuel A. Searls, John E. Searles, John M. Seaver, H. N. Sehon, E. W. Selleck, A. F. Seney, Robert Senter, W. T. Sevain, Joseph Sewal!, Thomas Sewall, James Seymour, Truman Seys, John Shafer, George Shaffer, J. N. Shank, Joseph Shanks, Asbury H Shanks, W m. Sharpley, John Shaw, Eaton Shaw, Jacob Rev. Shaw, James Shaw, John Shears, Alonzo G. Sheffield, John F. Sheldon, H. O. Shelton, Orville C. Shepard, H. Shepard, Hiram Shepherd, D. A. Shepard, James Shepherd, Vincent Shepherdson, Daniel Sherman, Charles Sherwood, J. Shipman, Benjamin Sillick, Bradley Sillick, John A. Silliman, Cyrus Simonds, S. D. Simmons, William Simpson, Mat., D. D Sing, Charles B. Sizer, F. W. Slater, Silas Slee, John Slicer, Henry Sloat, John Smallwood, Fred. Smelling, Jacob Smith, Am os Smith, Bela Smith, B. W. Smith, Charles N. Smith, Clarke A. Smith, Darius Smith, David Smith, E. Smith, Edmund G. Smith, Edward Smith, Eleazer Smith, Erastus Smith, Friend W. Smith, Gad N. Smith, George Smith, Ira, Jr. Smith,.T. Smith, J. L. Smith, James C. Smith, John C. Smith, John M. Smith. Joseph Smith, O. G. Smith, Peter H. Smith, Peyton P. Smith, Reuben Smith, Samuel W Smith, Thomas Smith, Robert Smith, Vaughan Smith, W esley Smith, W. A. Smith, Willard Smith, W m. C.

237 Rev. Smith, W m. H. Smith, James Smith, A. Smith, James W. Smith, H. Sniffing, B. Snowden, Samuel Snyder, J. M. Snyder, Frederick Somers, J. B. Sommers, C. G., D.D. Soule, Justus Southerland, Andrew Sovereign, Thos. Sowden, James Spahr, Barzilla H. Sparks, Thomas Spates, S. Spaulding, Erastus Spaulding, R. Spear, Sami. T. Spencer, John Spencer, Robert 0. Spicer, Tobias Spottswood, W. L. Sprague, E. Sprague, W illiam Sprigg, Joseph Sprole, Mr. Spry, W illiam Squier, Abner Squier, Joel Squier, Jacob St. John, Marshall Stacey, Thomas Stainton, John StaUard, J. M. Stamper, J. Standish, Edmund A Stanley, Charles T. Stanley, F. Stanley, L. H. Stanton, F. H. Starks, Desevignia Starks, Henry L. Start, P. Starr, Charles Starr, Matthew L. Starr, Orlando Starr, W m. H. Stead, Henry Stead, W illiam D. Stearnes, D. M. Steams, Charles Stearns, G. W. Stebbins, Salmon Stebbins, S. J. Stedman, E. P. Steel, Salmon Steele, E. Steel, J. W. Steele, Joel Steele, Reuben H S T O P L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S. 73 Rev. Stevens, Abel Stevens, Dillon Stevens, Jacob Stevens, Jas. H. Stevens, R. M. Stevens, Samuel G. Stewart, James Stewart, John Stewart, Thomas G. Stewart, W illiam F. Stillman, Stephen L Stilwell, R. L. Stine, J. W. St. John, Marshall Stiver, David Stocking, Davis Stocking, Selah Stockwell, C. F. Stoddard, Eliakim Stokes, E. H. Stone, David Stone, W m. R. Stopford, W m. K. Storks, Levi Storrs, George Storrs, George F. Story, A. Story, Cyrus Stout, E. Stout, E. S. Stover, Peter R. Stratton, John B. Stratton, J. T. Straughn, Chas. P. Streeter, Elisha Strickland, W m. P. Strong, S. S. Stryker, J. W. Stubbs, Thomas Sullins, T. Sullivan, Enoch Sullivan, Potter Summerfield, John Summers, T. O. Sumption, T. Sunderland, La R oy Sutherland, Lewis Sutherland, m.h. Sutton, George D. Sutton, Henry Sutton, Joseph S. Swain, C. W. Swain, Joseph Swahlen, Johq Sweeney, J. Sweetzer, T. H. Swift, M. Swinerton, A. U. Swormstedt, Leroy Sykes, O. Sykes, Simeon B. Dr. Sutton, James D. Smith, A. B. J Prof. Sudler, Thos. E. Esq. Sherman, Roger M. Smith, H. Showers, D. Sparks, George Stark, James Stevens, Ed. Mr. Sadler, W esley F. Sadler, John Roberts Salisbury, Stephen F. Sammis, Joel Sampson, Lanis C. Sandford, Aaron, sen. Sandford, Beardsley Sandford, Daniel Sandford, Francis A Sandford, Joseph Sandford, W esley Sandford, Henry Sands, Moses L. Sarles, Albert B. Savage, James Sawyer, James C. Sayers, William Schrider, N. Schutt, Godfrey Scott, George Scott, James Scudder, Jesse Searles, A. M. Searles, John Seeley, Munson Seeley, Nathaniel Seely, Hezekiah Sellman, T. Sentell, Edward W. Serrine, Elisha Severson, Samuel Sewell, J. Sewell, James Seymour, Edmund B Seymour, W m. D. Shacklet, G. W. Shade, John Shaffer, John Sharp, Richard Sharp, W m. T. Sharp, Lugrand Shaurman, Isaac Shaver, Jacob Shea, W m. M. Shellito, Samuel Shepard, George H. Shepherd, Cyrus, Sherman, Orrin Sherman, George Sherwood, Cyrus A. Sherwood, Edgar Sherwood, John W. Shinn, W m. N. Shipman, John Shoemaker, Isaac C. Shoemaker, Jacob I.

238 74 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R I B E R S, Mr. Shoemaker, Samuel Shonnard, Frederick Shoron, Frederick Shotwell, Abraham Silliman, Gold Simmons, John V. Simmons, J. R. Simpson, Archibald Simpson, Robert Skinner, Noah K. Skidmore, W m. B. Slate, G. Sleeper, Jacob Sliver, Abraham Slocum, Joseph Slingerland, A. J. Small, Abraham Small, Isaac Smart, Robert Smead, Marshall Smith, Abraham Smith, David Smith, Elisha Smith, Franklin W. Smith, Ira Smith, Iram Smith, John Smith, Melville A. Smith, Paschal B. Smith, R. N. Smith, Samuel Smith, Walstein G. Smith, W. S. Smith, W m. S. Smith, Zoeth Smith, Richard M. Smith, John Smith, Am os Y. Smith, Hugh Smith, Milton Smith, Benjamin Smith, Am os Smith, Hon. W m. Snedeker, Isaac C. Snedeker, J. W. Snedeker, Seaman N. Snedeker, Stephen C. Snively, Daniel Snively, Daniel D. Snively, Joseph C. Snively, William A. Snively, John C. Snively, S. E. Snow, David Snow, Josiah Snow, John Snyder, W m. T. Soper, Samuel Somberger, John Sparkman, J, D. Sparks, George W. Sparks, Jessie Sparks, Thos. Speer, Jacob Mr. Spellman, Samuel R. Spencer, Archelaus Sperry, Isaac Spicer, Asher Spire, Daniel Stafford, Jonas Stagg, Abraham Stanhope, William Staniford, John Stanford, David Stannard, Lay Stanton, F. H. Starks, J. Starks, W m. Jewett Stark, James F. Starkey, Abel Starkweather, A. M. Starr, W, H. Stauber, T. J. Steele, Dorman Steele, Perez Steenburgh, Isaac J. Steny, S. E. Stephens, Asahel Stephens, H. A. Stephenson, John Stephenson, Patrick Stevenson, Prof.Danl. Stevenson, G. Stevenson, Thos. Stevens, Abner Stevens, Edward Stewart, Thos. G. Steward, James Still, Henry Still, Isaac Stockdale, John Stocking, S. S. Stockton, Samuel Stokes, James A. Stone, F. M. Stoughton, John Stout, Edmund L. Stout, Edward S. Stover, Graudus Stowe, Israel Stow, Sumner Strang, Martin L. Straw, Milton A. Strong, Ethan E. St. John, Sylvanus Suckley, George Supplee, Franklin Sutherland, George Sutton, H. A. Swan, Adin Swain, Joseph Swaim, Matthias Swearinger, S. G, Swetland, W in. Sweetzer, Chas. Swetland, Geo. W. Swinburn, John Swift, Reuben Mr. Swift, John Mast. Simmons, John Ray Sloan, Charles Steward, William P. Steward, James, jr. Stopford, S. J. Mrs. Salisbury, Lucy Samis, Elizabeth Sanborn, Elizabeth Sanders, Rachel A. Sadler, Mary Jane Sandford, B. A. Sandford, Julia Ann Sandford, Lydia Sandford, Sarah Sandford, Temp e Sanford, Livezer A. Sanford, Sophia Sanks, Matilda Saulsbury, Stephen F. Sapp, Margaret P. Sawhill, Christiana Sawyer, Hannah Sawyer, John Sayre, Mary Scofield, Hannah Scott, Ann Scott, Jessie Scott, Julia Ann Scott, Laura H. Scott, Mary Scott, Sarah Ann Scott, Maria Scott, Abigail Scudder, Sarah Ann Seage, Mary A nn Seager, Lydia Seager, Eliza S. Searing, Freelove Searles, Philomela Searles, Rachel Seaver, Ann W. Seeley, Susanna Sehon Seibert, Ann Seibert, Nancy Selleck, Clarissa Seney, Jane A. Setchell, Polly Seward, Harriet Sewell, I. Seymour, Ann Seymour, A nn U. B. Seys, Ann Shade, Eliza Shaffer Shafer, Elizabeth Shanks, Sophia Sharp, Eliza Shaw, Lucinda Shaw, Mary Shealey, Mary Ann Shelitse Shepard, Amanda

239 Mrs.*Shepard, Lucy Shepherd, Maria R. Shepherd, Susan Sherman, Elizabeth Sherman, Jerusha Shertliff, Abigail Sherman, Rebecca Sherman, Lois Sherwood, Almeda Sherwood, Martha Sherwood, Mary A. Shinn, Sally B. Shipman, H. Maria Shoemaker, E. W. Shoemaker,Catharine Shoemaker, Uriah B. Shryock, Elizabeth Shufelt, Eve Sigourney, L. H. Simonde, Eliza C. Simons, Mary Simmons, Mary E. Simmons, Abigail Sing, Rev. Chas. EL Slade, Eliza Slade, Caroline E. Slee, Ellen Slicer, Eliza Small, Mary Small, Augusta P. Small, Polly Smallwood, Mary Smith, Amanda Smith, Betsey L. Smith, Rev. B. W. Smith, Rev. D. Smith, E. M. Smith, Rev. George Smith, Jane Smith, Julia A. Smith, Laura H. Smith, Laura W. Smith, Lucy : Smith, Mehitabel Smith, Malinda Smith, Mary Smith, Mary E. Smith, Polly Smith, Rhoda Smith, Sarah Smith, Susan F. Smith,' Sarah Smith, Lucinda C. Smith, Elizabeth A. Smith, Rev. J. Smith, Martha M. Smith, Harriet M. Smith, Mary Smith, Henry Shively, Mary Ann Snow, Ruth Snow, Sally Snyder, Sabrft Ann LIST OF L IF E BTJBSCRIBERS. 75 Mrs. Snyder, Catharine Soaper, Luraner Soper, Eveline Sornberger, Betsey Soule, Mary Sovereign, Jane C. Sparks, Eliza Spague, E. B. Sparkman, E. A. Spear, Mary Spencer, Jacintha Spencer, Morelia W. Sprague, Zeruiah Spry, Adeline Squier, Maria Squires, Ruby Stacy, E. F. Stacy, Sarah A. Stafford, Arminta Stafford, Eleanor Stainton, Lydia Stamper, Lethe Standish, Abby Stanley, Nancy A. Stanton, Mary Stark, Dorothy Stark, Alexander H. Starks, C. B. Starks, Harriet Starks, Susan Starr, Carolina Starr, Eliza Stead, Hetty Steams, Sylvia Stebbins, Ruth Stebbins, Sarah Steel, Ruth A. Steele, Clarissa Steele, Alice R. Steele, Ruth A. Steele, Sabra Ann Stephenson, E. Sternberg, Sophia Stevens, Abigail Stevens, Anna Stevens, Sarah H. Stevens, Elizabeth Steward, Sarah B. Steward, Ann Stewart, Sarah Still, Jane E. Stillman, Eliz. J. Stillman, S. L. Stillman, Polly Stillman, LucretiaM. Stilwell, W m. Jewett Stocking,Charlotte E. Stocking, Mary H. Stokes, Sarah Ann Stopford, Eliza Story, Permelia Stouffer, Catherine Stoughton, Olive Mrs. Stover, M. E. Stover, Sarah J. Stover, Eliza Ann Stowe, Marinda Straw, Eliza Strickland, E. Strong, Emma L. Strother, Martha Stubbs, Mary Sudler, Ann Sudler, M ary1 Sully, Laura Maria Sutherland,E. Sutherland, Mary Sutermeister, Angel a Swahlen, Ann T. Swaime,Catharine T. Swan, Anna Swan, Eleanor Swartwout, Mary Sweetzer, Mary Swelland, Lydia Swetland, Sarah Swetland, Catharine Swift, Rebecca Swinburn, John Swormstedt, Rachel J Sadler, Harriet R.J Sampson, A n n R. Sanford, Clarissa Sandford, Betsey Scott, Harriet C. Scott, Jane M. Scott, Mary Scott, Mary V. Senwick, Sally Ann Seymour, Anne U. B. Seymour, E. C. K. Seymour, Jane Seymour, Betsey M. Shaw, Jane Shea, Mary E. Sherman, Elizabeth Sherwood, Lovina Sherwood, Martha Sherwood, Maryette Shewell, Irena Shotwell, Eliza Sillick, Elizabeth A. Sillick,'Harriet Sillick, Mary G. Skinner, Anna Smith, A. C. Smith, C. Smith, Emma Louisa Smith, Margaret Smith, Rachel Ann Smith, Hannah Smith, Adelia Louisa Smith, Mary A. Smith, Priscilla Smith, Laura A. Smith, Mary E.

240 76 O F L I F E Miss Smith, Elizabeth g Sneden, Mary L. Spencer, Sally Spencer, Mary A. Sperry, H. 0. Spoor, PoJly Stagman, Elizabeth Stansbury, M. P. Staplefort, Emily Starks, Clarissa A. Starks,Eliza A nn Staats, Nancy Stevenson, Eliza Storrs, Harriet W. Sudler, A nn D. Sudler, Elizabeth Suydam, A nn Swetland, Clarissa E. Swetland, M. N. Swetland, M. A. Swim, Sarah Rev. Tackaberry, John Talley, Alexander Tallman, Peter Tanyhill, Thomas Tarkington, Joseph Tarring, Henry Taylor, C. E. Taylor, E. H. Taylor, Edward Taylor, J. C. Taylor, J. S. Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Laehlin Taylor, P. Taylor, Steward Taylor, William Teal, Andrew Teed, David Tellstrom, C. Ludvie Templeton, James Tenny, E. B. Terry, David Thacher, W m. Thomas, Charles Thomas, D. Thom as, David Thomas, D. R. Thomas, Eleazar Thom as, N oble W. Thomas, S. C. Thompson, Geo. C. Thompson, J. Thompson, Jesse Thom pson, F. J. Thompson, Thomas Thom son, Edward Thomson, John Thorn, Charles Thrush, John Thurston, James Tibbals, Nathan Tiffany, O. H Timmerman, John Rev. Tinkham, J. K. Tippett, C. B. Todd, David Tomlinson, J. S. Tomlinson, Jos. S. Tompkins, 2d, John Tongue, J. W. Tooker, Manly Torrence, Irvin H. Torry, J. D. Torry, Paul B. Tower, Philo Towner, Joseph Townsend, Gideon H Townsead, S. Townsend, LarmanG. Toy, Joseph Tracy, F. P. Trakey, E. D. Travis, John Travis, Robert Traylor, Nicholas Tremain, H. Tribby, John Trimble, Joseph M. Trippett, John True, C. K. Truesdell, H. Tryon, Ezra Tucker, Dr. Mark Turnbull, Robert Turner, Chester W. Turner, D. Turner, D. B. Turner, Henry Turner, Matthew A. Turner, Ralph Turner, W m. W. Turner, C. F. Tuston, Septimus Tuttle, J. M. Tuttle, Smith Twiss, John Twombly, John H. Tydings, R. Tyler, E. S. Tyrell, Sherman Prof. Tiffany, O. H. Esq. Tarrass, John Tiffany, Henry Hon. Thompson, R. W., o f Indiana Dr. Thompson, A. C. Mr. Taff, Henry Taft, James H. Tait, James Asbury Tallmadge, S. W. Taylor, Edward L. Taylor, F. A. Taylor, Robert M. Taylor, W m. P. Taylor, John Teed, Melville C ox Teal, George Mr. Templeton, John Thatcher, Rufus L. Thayer, Luke Thode, John Thode, Henry Thomas Thomas, Richard Thomas, Sterling Thomas, Henry P. Thomas, Thomas S. Thompson, C. L. Thompson, David Thompson, Enoch G. Thompson, James Thompson, John W. Thompson, Leander Thompson, William Thompson, John B. Thornton, Davis Thornton, Thos. F. Thursby, John Thurston, W m. C. Tieman, Anthony Tiemann,AnthonyF. Tiffany, Henry Tigner, H. H. Tillinghast, W m. Tillottson, Thomas Timmerman, Danl. Tippera, Joh n W. Todd, Edward Tompkins, Benj. W - Torley, W m. Tow ne, Luther Townsend, L. G. Toy, Isaiah Travers, L. D. Tremper, Harman Tremain, Jonathan Triplett, F. Trowbridge, Horace Trowbridge, Jas. H. True, Edward Hyde Trueman, J. Henry Truslow, James L. Truslow, W illiam Tryon, Ezra Tucker, W m. Turner, Ralph Tuthill, Samuel Tuttle, Jonathan Tuttle, Joseph Tuttle, S. B. Tuttle, Daniel B. Twitchell, Curatio Tyler, Aaron Tyler, John D. Twah Hong, (Chinese) Mast.Taylor, F. A. Torrence.W illiam C. Tuttle, James W. Mrs. Taff, Sarah A. Talcott, Harriet Tappan, Harriet B.

241 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. 77 Mrs. Tarkington, Maria Tarring, Elizabeth B. Taylor, A. B. Taylor, Emeline Taylor, Juda Ann Taylor, Lydia Taylor, Rev. W m. Taylor, Clarissa Templeton Tenny, Angeline Terry, Abigail Jane Terry, Jane Ann Thacher, Martha Thatcher, Betsey Thayer, Jane Thayer, Palmyra R. Thomas, Anna Thomas, Charity Thomas, J. B. Thompson, Ann Thompson, Hannah Thompson, Jane Thompson, Sarah T h om, Sophronia Thorne, George B. Thrall, Ann M. Thurber, Elizabeth Thurston, Abigail Thurston, Fanny Thurston, Clara A. Tibbitts, Eliza F. Tibbitts, Polly Tichenel, Elmira S. Tiffany, Eliza B. Tillettson, Adaline Tippett, Margaret S. T itde, Eliza, i Tobey, Patience Tooker, Roxana Tompkins, Dorotha Tompkins, Sarah Topham, Susan Torry, Polly Tower, C. D. B. Towner, Emily T ow n, Ruth H. Townsend, Julia Ann Townsend, Mary F. T oy, Jane T oy, Elizabeth C. Trafton, Eleanor Traver, Jemima Travers, Prudence Travis, Sarah Trimble, Sarah A. P. Trippe, Elizabeth Treat, Lucretia H. Tremain, Roxana Trueman, H. R. Truesdell, Clynthia Truslow, Eliza Tucker, Lucinda Tuller, Mary Mrs. Turner, Lucy Turner, Martha A. Turner, Sarah A. Turner, T. Turner, Laura A. Turner, Jane Tuthill, Hiram. Tuttle, Althea Tuttle, L. J. Tuttle, Margaret H. Tuttle, Maria Tuttle, Rhoda Twitchell, Betsey Twombly, Betsey Miss Tabor, Mary Talbott, Priscilla Talcott, Esther Tarring, Mary E. Teller, Maria Thompson, Lucy Thompson, M. A. Thorn, Charity Thorn, Sophia Thorps, Elizabeth Totten, Phebeette Traber, Eveline Trigg, Mary S. Traver, Jemima Trowbridge, C. Trumble, Sarah Ann Tuller, Mary Turner, Martha Turner, Laura A. Tuttle, Martha E. Twitchell, Lucy M. Mr. Utter, W m. T. Underwood, David J. Usher, Bloomfield Usher, Richard R. Mrs. Underhill, Elizabeth Urmy, Elizabeth Usher, Lauriana M. Miss Ulrick, Margaret Upham, Eliza Rev. Vail, Adee Vail, Stephen M. Vanderlip, Elias VanGaasbeckjD.W.C. Van Beuren, Gerard Vancleve, C. S. Van Deusen, S. Vandyke, H. N. Vanormer, Amos Vansant, N. Vansant, P. Vansant, Samuel Van Stumburg, J. Van Tassel, S. Vanwart, Alexander Vaughn, John W. Veach, S. Veitch, E. R. Vincent, Leonard M. Rev. Vinton, Robt. S. Esq. Vemam, Cramer Mr. VaUotton, Alfred C. Vanderpool ^Daniel M. Vanderveen, J. Van Namee, James Van Wart, Alex. Van W ormer, Peter Vaughan, Thomas Veich, John Virl, James Vincent, J. H. Visscher, D. J. Mrs. Vallotton, Susan S. Vandusen, Lydia Vanhorn, Mary Ann Vansant, A. P. Van Schoick, E. Vail, Stephen M. Vanandin, Betsey, Van Dusen, Ann Van Namee, Susan Vaughn, Maria Vanormer, Urania Veach, Mary Veitch, E. H. Vial, Cynthia Visscher Miss Van Horn, Delia Rev. Wadsworth, Edward W aite, John W aite, R. L. W akefield, Samuel W akeley, Joseph B. W alker, G. W. W alker, John W alker, Benj. M. W allace, Adam W allace, J. H. W aller, A. F. W aller, W m. J. WaUer, W. J. W alls, James W alsh, John W ard, Peletiah W are, Daniel W aring, F. Warner, Horace Warner, W. E. W am ock, David Warren, F. W. Warren, Ira D. Washburn, Ebenezei Washburn, Jacob C. Washburn, Robert Washburn, Sandford Waterbury, George W aters, Samuel Watkins, N. J. Watson, J. A. W atson, R.o f London W atts, James W ay, E. J.

242 78 L I S T O P L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. Rev. Weager, David W eakley, J.W. W eatherly, H. T. W eaver, J. T. W ebb, Abner W ebb, Daniel W ebber, George W ebster, Augustus W ebster, D. W eeks, Samuel W elch, J. E. W ells, Jason W ells, Ransford W ells, W esley J. W ells, A. R. W elty, Elias W endell, John J. W estbrook, R. B W escott, Reuben W ether wax. Henry W hallon, J. H. W hedon, Prof., D. D. W heeler, Chandler W heeler, E. W heeler, Dr. John W heeler, J.W. W heeler, A. B. W hipple, E. W hipple, Griffin W hite, Dr., Owego W hite, Alanson W hite, H. W hite, Henry W hite, Hiram II. W hite, J. W. W hite, L. W hite, Levi W hite, M. C. W hite, Nicholas W hite, W. W. W hite, W illiam R. Whitham, Joseph W hiting, G eorge B. Whitman, Joseph, Jr. W hitney, George W ickes, W illiam W ickham, W m. W ier, W illiam W ightman,dr. W. M. W iggins, W. A. W ilbor, A. D. W ilcox, S. C. W ilcox, Thomas W ilder, Mr. W iley, Allen W iley, E. W iley, John W ilkinson, G. Wilkshire, W. W illets, Alonzo A. W illett, W m. M. W illey, Barzillai Williams, A.JD. Rev. Williams, E. P. Williams, H. Williams, S. P Williams, W m. Williams, William B Williams, W m. S. W illiamson, C. H. W ilm er, W. A jf W ilson, B. R. W ilson, James W ilson, N. W ilson, Norval W ilson, W. F. W inans, H. S. Winans, Rodney W infree, George N. W ing, H. W in g, Hiram W inslow, D. L. W inton, W. B- W ire, Thomas D. W ise, Daniel Wisner, W. C. Witherell, Manly Witherspoon, Andr. W ithey, Ezra Wombaugh, A. B. W o o d, E. G. W ood, H. C. W ood, J. W. B. W ooding, Geo. W. W oodbury, W m. H. W oodruff; Geo. W. W oodworth, Philo W oodward, L. T. W oolsey, Elijah W ooster, D. W ooster, S. W. W orcester, Am os W orden, P. S. W orrallo, W. S. Worthing, A. H. Worthington, S. G. Wright, A. F. W right, John F. Wright, John T. W right, M. W right, Daniel J. W right, Richard W yatt, W m. W yland, W m. W ylie, W m., D.D. W ym ond, B. W ym ond, Richard Gov. Whitcomb, James Hon. Wright, W m. Prof. Wentworth, E., D.D. Dr. W eakley, B. F. Whitney, Isaiah Westlake, Albert W hite, Ambrose L. W iley, J. W. Mr. Wadhams, Elijah C. Mr. Wadhams, Samuel Wadsworth, W m. B. Wadsworth, Timothy W ait, Peleg T. Waldron, Eph. D. Waldron, John ' W alker, Benjamin W alker, W. S. Walker* Joseph W alker, Timothy D. W alker, W m. J. W allace, John W allace, William Waller, Ashbel B. W aller, Charles M. W aller, Cranville C. W aller, Ed. Janes W aller, John H. W aller, Orrin A. W aller, W m. Noryal Wallis, J. W alsh, John Walsh, Cornelius Walworth, Chandler Wandell, B. C. W andell, Daniel T. W ard, Joseph W ard, W. A. W ardwell, Josiah W ardwell, W illiam W arner, Levi W arner, Jared j Warner, John Warner, W m. W arren, Washington W arren, W m. C. Wartman, William Washburn, John Waterhouse, S. C. Waters, Elkanah Waters, Samuel Watters, Phillip W atson, Thomas J. W eaver, Charles H. Weaver, J. T., Jr. W eaver, J. W. W ebb, John W ebb, Richard W ebster, M olby W eeks, Jotham W eherley, George W elch, RanBom B. W elch, W m. W eldon, Preston W elpley, Henry W elty, Francis H. W entz, William Westcote,Hezekh. P. W est, Garrettson W est, Robt. A. W est, Chas. W eston, Elijah Westfield, John

243 L IST QW L IFE SUBSCRIBERS» 79 Mr. Wetherwax, Barney W etmore, George W eeks, W m. Wheat, B- W heeler, Andrew W heeler, Eliphalet W heeler, Hiram W hipple, Griffin W hipple, Isaac B. j W hite, Henry C. W hite, Robert W. W hite, Theron C. W hitely, John Whiting, Hose a W hiting, John i W hitney, John W hitney, George T. Whittle, John Whittemore, Daniel W hitmore, Orren W ickersham, Isaac W ickens, Obed. \W ickens, S. B. ' W iggins, A lex. C. W illber, J. W ilber, John Early Willett, Stephen W ilcox, George W ilde, Henry Wildman, Russell W iles, Robert P. W iles, Thos. S. W illey, B. W illey, W. T. W illiams, Gilbert W illiams, John F. Williams, Philip H. W illiams, Samuel W illiams, Thos. P. W illiams,thomasw. Williamson, E. H. W illiamson, Nich. W illson, Abraham W ilson, Charles W ilson, Hiram W ilson, James W ilson, Samuel W ilson, W m. C. W ilson, John Willard, Henry W ilkes, Edward Wilmer, Thomas M. W inslow, John W inship, Thomas Wintersteen, T. H. Winterson, G. W oltz, Ferdinand W ood, Beiyamin J. W ood, Jonathan S. W ood, Samuel L. W ood, Timothy W ooding, Eneas W ooding, Julius Mr. W ood, Squire W ood, James W ood, Henry W. W ood, Squire W oodward, W m. Woodworth. Abner W oodworth, J. W oolsey, Benj. W orm wood, Chas. W orrall, Henry W orrall, Noah Worthington, D. Wright, Edward Wright, James Wright, Laban Wright, W m. Wright, James W yatt, David, sen. M ast.w akely, James J. Mrs. Wadams, Calvin W ade, Mary Wadham, C. S. Wadsworth, Anne E. Wakefield, Rev. S. W akeley, Jane Walbridge, Catharine Walker, Betsey F. Walker, Catharine Waller, Elepha W aller, Maria Louisa W ard, Harriet W ard, Lucinda W ard, Minerva W ard, Sophia W ard, Isabella H. Warren, Anna H. W aring, Mary H. Warner, Sarah B. Warner, Nancy W am ock, Sarah Ann Washburn, Elizabeth Washburn, M ari» W atson, Sarah L. Waters, B. Watson, Electa W augh, Bishop B. W ay, Mary A. W eakley, Emma J. W eakley, Julia A. W eakley, Sarah Ann W eaver, N ancy W. W ebb, Amanda W ebb, Elizabeth W ebster, Ann W ebster, Eunice E. W ebster, Joanna W ebster, Nancy W eeks, Maria A. W eeks, Sarah A. W eem s, Mary M. W ells, Betsey W ells, Laura M. W ells, Asenath Mrs. W elty, Eliza A nn Wentworth, Berthia W escott, Submit Westgate, Ruth W est, E. M. T. W etmore, Mary Whallon, Rev. J. H. W heat, Elizabeth J. Wheaton, Clara C. W hedon, Eliza A. Wheeler, Catharine Wheeler, Sarah Ann Wheeler, E. B. Wheeler, Caroline R. Wheeler, M. J. White, Ann C. W hite, Artemisia W hite, Catharine R. W hite, Cynthia W hite, Mrs. Dr. W hite, Jane M. W hite, Jane W hite, Sarah A. White, Cordelia W hite, Mary W hite, Sophia E. White, Lucy Whiting, Permelia Whittlesey, Elizabeth Whitham, Hannah W hitney, Sylvia Whitney, Sarah P. Whitman, E. W. Whitman, Maria J. Whitmore, Sarah W ickes, Sophia A. W ickw are, R.<G. Wightman, Sarah B. W ilcox, Sally W ilcox, Nancy W ilcox, Abigail W ilcox, Mwihji W ilber, Aim W ildey, Phebe L. W iley, Margaret W iles, Mary Ann W illcox, Sarah W illiams, Catharine Williams, Eliza T. Williams, Harriet Williams, Jemima Williams, Mary C. Williams, Rev. E. P. Williams, Sarah Williams, S., o f Pha. Williams, Sarah, o f Sauquoit, N. Y. Williams, T.W Williams, Anna Williams, Rachel Wilmer, Catharine N. W ilson, Amanda W ilson, Cornelia

244 80 L I S T O F L I F E S U B S C R IB E R S. Mrs. Wilson, Hannah B. W ilson, Sarah W ilson, R ev. N. W ilson, Cornelia L. W ilson, Rachel Winans, Rachel Winchester, M. W ing, Elizabeth Winter, Mary W inslow, Emily i W ire, Nancy B. W ise, Sarah Ann Wishard, Mary A. Wisner, Mary Ann Witherell, Ruth Witherell, S. B. Witherspoon, Mary W ood, Almira, W ood, Angeline W ood, Anna J. W ood, J. C. W ood, Jane W ood, Juliana W ood, Mary E. B. W ood, Mary Hall W ood, Susan W ood, John W ooding, Rhoda W ooding,marietta L. Wooding, Mary J. Woodruff, E. W. W oodward,rachel A. W oodworth, Lucy, Woodward, P. B. W oodward, Elizabeth W oolsey, Keziah W ooster, Lucy, W ooster, Nancy Ann Worcester, Sabra A. W orden, S. G. Mrs. W orm wood, Judith W orm wood, Mary Worthington, M. A. Worthington, M. J. Wright, Juliet A, Wrigttt, Hannah C. Wright, Mary A nn Wright, Prudence Wright, Sophia Wright, Sophronia Wright, Win. Wright, Catharine J, Wright, Louisa Wright, Emily E. Wright, Jane Wyatt, W m. W ylie, Harriet B. Miss Watt, Mary Waller, Julia E. Waller, Mary R. W are, Matilda Wehrle, Barbara W ells, Clarissa M. Whipple, Harriet E. W hitcom b, E. W hite, Mary E. W hite, Catharine A. W ilber, Elizabeth W ilber, Mary E. W iley, Ada E. Wilkinson, Sarah Williams, Eliza E. W ills, Caroline W ilson, Apphia W ilson, Sarah W ilson, V. E.! Wisner, Elizabeth W oodin, Betsey W. W oodin, Mary E. Wooding, Lydia S. Miss W ooding, Sarah J. W ing, Melissa W onall, Ellen E. Worrall, Julia M. Wright, Eliza C. Rev. Yaggar, Enoch Yale, Elisha Yarrell, P. W. Y ocum, Elmore Y ork, J. W. Young, David Y oung, J. Young, Jacob Y oung,john Young, J. H. Young, Samuel Young, W. Young, William Youngs, James Youngs, T. C. Esq. Young, A. H. Mr. Yearly, Alexander Yeates, Andrew Young, S. B. Young, T. V. Young, Alexander Youngson, John Mrs. Yard, Priscilla Young, Rev. John Young, Elizabeth Youngs, Margaret Miss Young, Catharine Y oung, Josephine Rev. Zimmerman, J. T. Zink, Martin B. Esq. Zimmerman, J. C- Mr. Zimmerman, D. H. Zimmerman, Edward Mrs. Zigler, Sarah Zimmerman, Louisa W e have reason to believe there are many life members whose names are not included in the-above list, because they have not been reported: a few others may have been unintentionally overlooked, and therefore omitted.