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G. Barker; T. Doyle, Rogers Edwards, As.-Communicants 104-Scholars 300, attendance from 100 to 180-The Hottentots begin to appreciate the benefits of agriculture-An Auxiliary Society raises annually about 200 rix-dollars, or 15.-P. 26.

Grahamstown in Albany DistrictJohn Monro-Congregation 100 to 200. The Word listened to, in general, by the natives with deep solemnity-Sunday Scholars 137: much good effected by the school-Of 247. 3s., contributed by an Auxiliary Society in 1828, the sum of 41.7s.11d. was raised by the Hottentots in penny-a-week subscriptions-Pp. 26, 27.

CAFFRES.

Tzatzoe's Kraal: near the Buffalo River: 1826-John Brownlee, Gottlieb Fred. Kayser; Jan. Tzatzoe, Nat. As. Visits have been paid to the neighbouring Caffres, to make known to them the Gospel: superstition and cruelty prevail among them; but the Missionaries have generally been well received-P. 31. GRIQUAS, with BOSJESMANS, CORANNAS, &c. Griquatown: 530 miles NE of Cape Town-Peter Wright; Isaac Hughes, As.-Peace has been concluded, between the Griquas and the Bergenaars: the Griquas have had much to struggle with, in consequence of the attacks of these enemies and of long droughts: a good supply of water has been obtained by digging: more land than formerly has been brought into cultivation-P. 32.

Campbell: 30 miles E of Griquatown -A Catechist-From 60 to 70 scholars.

Philippolis: on the north side of Cradock River: inhab. connected with the Station, 2850; forming 120 Griqua, 210 Coranna, and 240 Bootsuanna Families; of which, only about 20 Griqua and 70 Bootsuanna Families reside at the Station - John Melvill, James Clark Congregation 60 to 90, week-days 20 to 40-Scholars, in summer, 80 to 100Many had heard the Gospel before they came to this Station, most of whom, having removed from the Mission Sta

tions and the Means of Grace, are in a backsliding state-Most of the Families reside, for the support of their cattle, at various places where there are fountains: from the nature of the country, the natives will probably always be a pastoral people-From Nov. 13, 1828, to the 22d, Mr. Melvill with Mr. G. A. Kolbe were engaged in an exploring tour to the north-eastward, in which they travelled 323 miles among different native hordes, all bearing the general name of Bashutoo, and of the Bechuana or Bootsuanna Nation-P. 33.

BOOTSUANNAS.

New Lattakoo: 630 miles NE of Cape Town: 1817-Rob. Hamilton, Rob. Moffat-Unremitting attendance on the Word: singing, lately introduced, has a very enlivening effect on the natives-Scholars 50: adults in the evening, 40-Mr. Moffat has translated into Sitchuan some Hymns, the Gospel of St. Luke, and sundry other parts of Scripture-A good village of natives from various tribes is settled round the Mis

sion Premises: they are poor, but have fruitful gardens, which renders their con

dition better than that of those who depend solely on their flocks for subsistence

Two attacks, threatened by hostile natives, were mercifully averted: notwithstanding the long series of disastrous events, which have continued to harass the minds, endanger the safety, and try the faith of the Labourers, the Mission promises well-Pp. 33, 34, 404-407.

NAMAQUAS.

No Station is, at present, occupied in Great Namaqualand, Africaner's Kraal having no Labourer, and Mr. Schemelen having been obliged, by the circumstances of the country, after many attempts to retain Bethany as the headquarters of the Mission, to abandon it for the present, and to endeavour the establishing of an effective Mission in Little Namaqualand: from Steinkopff and Pella in that country, no Reports have been received-P. 34.

WESLEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Cape Town-Barnabas Shaw (just returned from home), Rob. Snowdall-The Slaves are estimated at 10,000: many of them share the attentions of the Missionary. Subscriptions have been raised for the erection of a new and commodious Chapel.

HOTTENTOTS.

ALBANY DISTRICT, in the eastern part of the Colony, comprehending GrahamsJan. 1830.

Butterworth: 110 miles from Wesleyville, in HINTSA's Tribe: 1827—W. J. Shrewsbury; succeeded by Stephen Kay, and James Cameron- Mr. W. Shaw writes-"We walked round the lands of the village, and saw abundant reason to be well satisfied with the place as the site of a Mission Village, as it possesses most of the advantages and conveniences which are requisite. The Lord has already blessed this Mission with great prosperity; and when I looked round and beheld the two cottages and a spacious Chapel, all neatly white-washed, together with a number of native huts, occupying the ground which, just twelve months before, was a void waste, I felt surprised at the change. But what is most pleasing, is the fact that several of the people have received the truth in the love thereof "-Pp. 30, 31, 441-443, 526.

MAMBOOKIES.

Morley, on the Umtata River, in DAPA's Tribe-May 1829-W. Shepstone -P. 30.

"It is with devout thankfulness and joy," the Committee observe," that they have to announce the national welcome with which their Missionary to Dapa's Tribe was received, and the cordial agreement and understanding of the three Chiefs, who had each laid claim to have the first Missionary that should be sent ; it having been agreed, after several days' consultation, that a place central to the three divisions of the tribe should form the Mission Station, round which they might all rally, and equally enjoy the advantages of instruction in Christianity and in the arts of civilized life."

TO FAKA'S Tribe (see p. 30) Richard Haddy has been appointed. To CHAKA's Tribe, at Port Natal, W. D. Boyce (see p. 526) may probably proceed.

BOOTSUANNAS.

Platberg: near the Maquasse Mountains, north of the Yellow River: 1825James Archbell-Hymns and Elementary Tracts have been printed, at different times, in the Maquasse dialect-P. 34.

Bootschnaap: 1828-T. L. HodgsonScholars 76, children and adults: parents and children learn together.

"The Bootsuanna Mission," the Committee say," which remained in an unsettled state for a considerable time, in consequence of internal wars and the migratory habits of the Natives, has lately assumed the appearance of stability."

NAMAQUAS.

Lily Fountain: near the Khamiesberg: 1807-Edward Edwards- New Chapel opened: congregations good: 19 adults were baptized in the year: many give evidence of a real change of heart-Sunday Scholars 87: an Adult Female School has been formed-Pp. 34, 35.

Of the Stations of the Glasgow Missionary Society, at Chumie and Lovedale, where, as appears from p. 28 of our last Volume, Messrs. Thomson, Ross, and Bennie are employed, we have received no information. The proceedings of the French Protestant Society in reference to South Africa were detailed at pp. 239, 351-353; and those of the Rhenish Society at pp. 354, 355.

In reference to the general aspect of this Division of the Survey, the Wesleyan Committee observe

The calls for assistance continue to be importunate from almost every part of Southern Africa; and if additional Missionaries could be sent out to different Stations, there is every probability that a great and extensive diffusion of sacred light and influence would rapidly follow. The Lord has opened wide the door; and it is the duty and privilege of our favoured Nation to enter in and take possession of the land, and

afford instruction to a people so eminently prepared of the Lord.... The Letters and Journals of the Missionaries clearly mark the widening influence of the Gospel and the overruling Providence of God, in this region of ignorance, barbarism, and cruelty while the successful and extending Missions are eminently calculated to inspire the hope that the period is rapidly advancing, when the wandering and barbarous tribes of Africa shall bow to the sceptre of the Prince of Peace, and violence no more be heard in their land, nor destruction within their borders.

African Islands.

STATIONS-LABOURERS - NOTITIA.

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Mauritius: inhab. 80,000; chiefly attendance of 957 boys and 480 girls : Blacks-1814-John Le Brun; V. Forgette, As.-Communicants 40-At Port Louis, a Day School, and Sunday Schools: schools at Pitou and Camp Yolofs-P. 35.

Radama ordered 14 new schools, in which it was promised that 1400 scholars should attend: on the death of Radama, the schools were closed, as the laws require on such an occasion the suspension of labour; and had not been re-opened at the last dates-The whole Bible, except Leviticus, is ready for final revision, and part has undergone such revision: St. Luke's Gospel has been printed: 1000 copies of the Old Tes tament and 3000 of the New are in the press; the whole of which may be put into immediate circulation among those who have already been taught to read: the Bible Society supplies all the paper required- Pp. 35-37, 152, 153, 241 -243.

Madagascar: inhab. said to be four millions: station at Tananarivou: 1818; renewed 1820- David Jones, David Griffiths, David Johns, Joseph John Freeman; J. Cameron, J. Canham, G. Chick, As.; Edward Baker, Printer, who arrived in September 1828: Mr. Cummins, cotton-spinner, has returned, his trade not meeting with sufficient encouragement-Attendance of adults at the Chapel small: in March, the schools were 38, teachers 44, assistants 46; and scholars 2309, with an average Of the decease of Radama, who died on the 27th of July 1828, and not on the 1st of August as we stated, the Directors thus speak

Of the extraordinary personage who bore sway in Madagascar, but who has now been removed to give his account, the Directors cannot omit recording their opinion-that, considering all the circumstances in which he was placed, his death is an event deeply to be deplored. He was enlightened, sagacious, and liberalanimated by a strong desire to promote the improvement of his country, and encourage its advancement in literature, science, and art. He had abolished the Slave Trade, and put down many of the superstitions of his country. He invariably evinced his friendship for our Missionaries, and his readiness to protect and encourage them in their labours. His death has been attended, as might be expected, with important political changes; but it is no part of the business of the Directors to detail them further, than the operations of the Society are concerned. It is painful to state, that several individuals have been taken off, in consequence of these changes: among others, the Directors regret to say, are Prince Rataffe, who formerly visited this country, and appeared on your platform; and his son, an excellent youth, who there is strong reason to believe died in the faith-and, haps, because of his known attachment to it. The friend under whose fostering auspices our operations commenced, has been removed; but the existing Govern ment professes to adhere to his principles, so far as the Missionaries are concerned, and have assured them of protection and the enjoyment of their former privileges. Our Brethren continue in good spirits, and are persevering in the labours which they are permitted to carry on. Whatever may happen, the Society must feel satisfaction that it has been honoured to introduce the Gospel into the islandthat, through its instrumentality, some thousands have been taught to read-and that the Bible has been entirely translated into the language of several millions of persons who never before enjoyed the Word of God.

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Inland Seas.

Red-Mediterranean-Black-Caspian-Persian Gulf.

BIBLE, TRACT, AND EDUCATION SOCIETIES.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

CIRCULATION-To Malta, 15,500 copies of the Scriptures, in various languages, have been sent, chiefly designed for Greece; but, as appears from Mr. Jowett's statement quoted at p. 254 of our last Volume, they find their way even into Italy. From Smyrna and Constantinople, 6110 copies have been issued. In Egypt, the distribution of the Scriptures has continued with considerable success.

RECEPTION-Evidence of the readiness, and even eagerness, with which the Scriptures are received, particularly by the Greeks, appears at pp. 153, 154, 167, 268, 269 of our last Volume. The Committee, in their last Report, quote the testimonies of the Rev. Dr. Korck, of the Rev. Messrs. Brewer, Hartley, and King, and that of Mr. Barker, to the thankful reception and seasonable circulation of the Scriptures, more especially in Greece: the conclusions drawn by eye-witnesses relative to that country are, that, at the present moment, the most effectual spiritual succour which can be carried to Greece is the Holy Scriptures, and that the people are prepared to receive the boon with gratitude.

VERSIONS and EDITIONS-A projected edition of the Septuagint has been relinquished. The superior importance of a Modern-Greek Version of the Scriptures

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from the Hebrew Text has led the Committee to undertake such a Version, and to relinquish the design of printing the Version made from the Septuagint by Archbishop Hilarion. Two editions of the Ancient and Modern Greek Testament have been printed. The Turco-Greek O. T. is wanted, the N. T. in that form having proved of real utility. The TurcoArmenian N. T. will proceed at the American Press in Malta: the O. T. will be required. The Jewish-Spanish N. T. is ready for circulation, and must be followed by the Old: the Committee say

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When the multitude of the Jewish Nation who employ this language are considered, the completion of the Version of the N. T. in it is a matter of devout thanksgiving, and should call for earnest prayer, that by the Spirit the veil may be taken from their hearts, and that they may receive Him of whom Moses and the Prophets did write." A new edition ofthe Persian Testament has been printed: an edition of 1000 copies of Isaiah, by the Rev. W. Glen, is in the press. The Four Gospels in Syro-Chaldee, the Four Gospels in Coptic and Arabic, and the Amharic N. T. have been printed. The entire Ethiopic N.T. is nearly finished. See pp. 42-44 of our last Volume.

I feel thankful to God, that we are allowed to labour in one of the most promising fields. Schools are opening on every side. The Scriptures are bought with eagerThe Government has allowed Mr. Barker to put the Gospels into the hands of every poor boy in the Orphan Institution in Egina. I myself have now introduced the reading of the Scriptures into almost every island of the Archipelago, and in some places in the Morea. In Tino they even read the Scriptures, in Modern Greek, in the Church. Our hearts are cheered with the fair prospect that presents itself to us. All the Labourers in Greece agree in the persuasion, that Schools and the Bible will do every thing for the happiness of Greece: we ought, therefore, to be active in these two objects; supporting them with Christian energy, and love to the Kingdom of Jesus. (Rev. Dr. Korck.)

RELIGIOUS-TRACT SOCIETY.

The Committee quote many testimonies, most of which have appeared in our pages, to the eagerness with which Religious Books are read in Greece; and have devoted 2007. to the circulation of Modern-Greek and Arabic Tracts. They will gladly receive special contributions

for the publication of Works adapted to the state and wants of Greece. Intelligence from the German Missionaries in Armenia has led the Committee to grant 50%. to enable them to extend the circu lation of Religious Tracts.

See p. 57 of our last Volume.