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V* *» -%M„ THE R i: P O R 'I' OK THK WESLEYAN iMETJlOIHST MISSIONARY SOCIETY or THE CArMDA EASTERN DISTRICT, I'OIi Tin: Yi: AU MDCCCX 1. I. wnii A LIST OF SUIiSCHil'TIONS AXI) DONATIONS. VI ;\[ONTlU:,\ 1,1 FRINTEO I5V .JOHN K. I . Mir,r,El!, AT THK IMUNTINC-OFFICS:. IN ST. MCnOLAS STllEKT. ^ V-i/^ ••-k^-V*- V. ISil. • . . ^ »j,lW-. w - .V-.'*\'V*.>SV*-V*,-V^V'N.->-VVvv"vVN%»--- € ^^'f^ ■rfifr t • r V * - i K. 1 It ,■'■.. ■. X :. .. • :?■■-?% •,a"?"w. ;■* ■■^? ■t- *•:":;' '■■ .. ^ THE REPORT or THE WESLEYAN METHODIST i V L ') ") w^ / a ii^sszuLni^m'^ MISSIONARY SOCIETY, OF THE CANADA EASTERN DISTRICT, FOR THE YEAR MDCCCXLI. WITH A LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS. ..i.,;s. MONTREAL; rillMXD Br JOHN E. L. MILLER, AT THE PRlNTIKGr-omCE, IM ST. MCHOLAS KTREEl. 18+1. ...'I ■ -r-'i- ^"«^ i K '.>^ f:.v/i:.,..i ! ^. i I •:.,'^, ^ f ; i^.r^,':^ '..' /i':fi-j nif: / Ui T':>i>k]^U2, -n .VT^,, , .A,:4;.|-,^,, .,.^^^ /•iHI./fM* N// ■ ./|-l|:ri;;tj/.li^' -irv j-^ij >'^-'ii»'¥^"'?^"r'h"'* :;^w;u. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 184b2. TREASURER, WM. LUNN, Esq. MoNTRHXt. at.r.ur'TABTPC ( Mr. JAS. MATHEWSON, MoNTREAt. SECRETARIES, | jj^^ jq^N BORLAND, « COMMITTEE. THE CIRCUIT STEWARDS OV THE SEVERAL STATIONS, VIZ J Mr. John Shaw, .*.... Quebec. Mr. John Hilton, Montreal. Mr.KiERNAN, ....... Three RivERi. Mr. Hodge, , . * Wesleyville. Wm. Steele, Esq. J.P. .... Russelton* Mr. Mr]"TlT1 -rn .( .. ■' >■»■'' . * ,J f ' it ' t i . ( •> ■•/ -; i. r- » »■ .7 I .^ ' ,,rrv^,,'r' .a-A'^iA .-• ■ .... REPORT. ■ EvcRT addition to our knowledge of the actual condition of man- kind deepens the painful conviction which the Bible authoriaea, of the total depravity of mankind. The courw of actionH flowing fVom eo corrupt a source i» in melancholy conaistcncy with this conclusion. These representations need not for a moment dimi- nish our belief in the ^ill and ingenuity, for common purposes, which some portions of the earth's population are known to pos- sess. But, notwithstanding, the total absence of all correct views of the vital truths of morality and religion, abundantly shows the correctness of the divinely-inspired assertions : " The world by wis- dom knew not God ; They know not, neither do they understand ; they walk on in darkness." The cruelty and confusion, the vice and suflering of those who ara ignorant of God, and of Jesus Christ whom he hath sent, are most appalling to all that have the privi- lege of being daily visited by the rays of the Sun of Righteousness. Of Christians, indeed, it can be no longer said, " the way of peace have they not known :'* but of all beside it is mournfully true, *< destruction and misery are in their paths.'' The character of the Universal Governs, partially disclosed by his' works, is clearly developed in the Holy Scriptures. Thence it appears, that "the Lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all hts works." Why then, it may be enquired, is it yet ne- cessary to deplore so bitterly the demonstrated condition of man- kind ? Is it supposable that in the boundless resources of divine wisdom, no efTectual remedy could be consistently provided ? The contrary of this supposition is the undoubted truth. God has vouchsafed to man, a medicine for his moral diseases, a cordial for his multiplied distresses, and the amplest information on those thtnjip essentially belonging to our peace. This treasure we faap- pUy possess in the Divine word. Nor must we think it bestowed OB us for our own sokes exclusively. The mighty donation is en- trusted to us with this responsible charge : <* Freely yeiiave receiv- ed, freely give." With theio matters we require to be more deeply impressedt Indeed, they should be the continued springs of every philanthropic movement. We require hourly to apprehend, with the most complete conviction, that all scripture is given by inspi' ration of God, and, when it is correctly known, and practically regarded, a great proportion of human ills is wholly prevented, and others, to an equal amount, are softened and sanctified. Reason alone might justify this opinion, concerning the result! of knowledge imparted by the God of truth and love. Still it would be hypothesis only. But when tested by experience, and observed to be declared in that revelation itself, the opinion instantly assumes the unflinching character of certainty. Indeed, how shall man cleanse his ways from enormous sins and equal sorrow, but by taking heed thereto according to God's word ? And the diffusion of scriptural knowledge is laid upon Christians, in their individual and collective capacity, by their glorious Head. Hence, whether we consider the blessed effects of the spread of saving truth, or the high authority by which it is enjoined upon us, every rightly in* formed mind will embrace, with peculiar satisfaction, the opportu- nities providentially afforded, of accelerating the period wherein all shall know the Lord from the least even unto the greatest. Of the divinely sanctioned means to this end, none seem to be either mors appropriate or successful thsn those of modern Missionary enter- prises. The work, truly, is of so arduous a nature, and is impeded by such obstacles, that many a man of God has gone forth to his allotted task weeping, yet bearing precious seed — he has ultimately returned with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him* *« The Parent Society with which this Auxiliaiy is connected, proceeds with its zealous and well directed endeavours for (he ex- temuon of the kingdom of Christ. The patronage it has received from the Christian publit^, and the growing fruit of its labours, in* spire great encouragement ; whilst the numerous openings for mul- tiplied agents, and a diversified application of its principles, con- nected with their inability to meet every case in which assistance is implored, lay it under deep and anxious responsibility. When, however, the necessities of the world shall be fully understood, and our duty in the case scripturally pointed out, it is anticipated, that means will not long be wanting to enable them, with promptitude, and Mtiifactorily, to respond to many a Maccdunian cry, Coma ovar and help ui. A* usual, wa shall endeavour to give a brief sketch of the principal stations occupied by the Society. Though the»e ate found in all t!ie great dirisions of the globe, the limits of this Report will not admit of more than a passing notice of the most prominent among them. We shsU commence with those in EUROPE. •" ( Ireland. — The central stations in Ireland extend from the extreme north to the south of the island. Consequently, they em- brace a vast extent of country, which otherwise would be very scantily supplied with Protestant teaching. The official returns afford pleasing evidence that the Missionaries have an encouraging degree of success. The number of day schools in connexion with the Mission in Ireland, has been increased to thirty-seven, in which upwards of five thousand adults and children are receiving a Chris- tian education. In SwEDsif, Mr. Scott's ministry has been owned of God in the conversion of many from the error of their ways — who, although not formed into a separate socie^, meet together for the purpose of Christian edification and prayer. Mr. Scott^s great object has been to promote a revival of pure and experimental religion in the na- tional church of Sweden ; and most happy will it be if that church cherish the gracious influences now obviously at v^ork in her com- munion. Germany. — The indefatigable labours of the Society's Agent at Winnenden in the Kingdom of Wirtemberg, have been signally accompanied by the Divine blessing. A great extension of the work has taken place. Upwards of two hundred and fifty persons have been added to the Society, and eighty religious services are held weekly in forty-one places. France. — The state and prospects of the Missions in France afford more than ordinary satisfaction. An unusual measure of success has been vouchsafed to the labours of the Missionaries; so (hat there has been a net increase to the societies of more than two 9 M VH li hundred incnihers. The number ofchiidien in (he schools exceed a thousand. In the South, new openings! lor usefulness preteni themselves, and, were Hutiicient irvetins at command, the work might be prosecuted on a much larger scale. Spain. — The liopes which were indulged last year with re- spect to Cadiz have not been realised. An opposing influence has been empfoyed, which, for the present, has so far proved success" ful, that the Missionaries have been banished from the place. The Government would not allow even that one of them should remain, for the purpose of administering to the religious wants of their own countrymen on board the vessels which frequent tliat port. The labours of the Missionaries, however, have not been thrown away. Several of the Spaniards have furnished proof that they had not received the grace of God in vain, and that a work has commenced which it is fervently hoped persecution may not be permitted to destrov. At Gibraltar, the Mission is in a i>rosperous state, in both the English and Spanish depar lents of the work. The member* of society are ninety-three in number, and there are two hundred and fourteen scholars in the schools. .' hi CEYLON AND CONTINENTAL INDIA. In South Ceylon, there has lieen an increase of seventy- two to the number of communicants, chiefly from the Burghers and native population : making a total in Christinn communion with the Missionaries of the Society, of seven hundred and sixty- one — a numbiliir which may be justly considered as large, when regarded in connexion with the character previously impres.scd up* on the inhabitants of the country hy ». opurious Christianity, and an atheistic heathenism. The native Assistant Missionaries, the frui' of Missionary teaching in the island, are nearly double the number of those sent out by the Parent Society. The Missions in North Ceylon are also accomplishing much benefit for the places in which they are established. The congre- gations attending public worship have increased, and the more private means of grace appear to be duly valued bv those who have eed lent ork i«- ia« he in, vn he 'y- tot ed to (h n Id been gathered into the Christian Church. At the rame time, it is very apparent, that the minds of the Heathen are in a Mate of aw ful apathy on the subject of true religion. The Missionaries call on the Church of Christ to unite with them in earnest prayers for an effusion of the Holy Ghost, that the souls slaiaby idolatry may live, and rise up a great army in the service of the Lord of Hosts. The Schools in Ceylon have always formed an important part of the Mission work. At present, the Schools are upwards of se- venty, containing more than five thousand four hundred children, some hundreds of whom are giris. The Schools are conducted by eighty-four teachers, all supported by the Society. Continental India. — Our Missionaries on the continent oflndia are pursuing their arduous task among the various tribes and classes of the inhabitants among whom they are placed, with unabated zeal. They rest on the scriptural assurance, that the Son of God shall have these heathen nations for his inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for his possession. Under this conviction, they prosecute their endeavours to enlighten and evan- gelise the most morally debased and inveterately idolatrous of the human race; and they would not cease to labour, even were there no immediate and visible suc^i^ess as a reward for their sacrifices, privations, and toils. But they are not led without some degree of encouragement. The religious societies which they and their pre- decessors have gathered from among the heathen, continue faith- ful in their Christian profession, and receive occasional additions- of individuals and families who are saved from the idolatries and corruptions around them. Jwo very promising young men have been added during the paf^t year to the number of Assistant Mis- sionaries. The Committee rejoice in this increase of the native ministry, as afibrding a pledge of future prosperity, an indication of the approach of the " set time to favour'' the land in which these evangelists labour. A superior Boys Day School has been commenced at Madras, under the judicious direction 6f Mr. Crowther. A consid^itble portion of the expense is borne by the scholars, and a plan is laid down, which, if the means for effecting it can be obtained, is ikely to be followed by the best results. / [7 10 AUSTRALASIA AND POLYNESIA. !r| iu: New SoutH Wales. — The progress of the Mission in this country has lately been very considerable. New chapels are rising up, new societies and congregations are in the course of formation, and loud calls are made for additional Missionaries. To meet in part the pressing applicatiors for help, two others were lately sent, one of whom will occupy the station recently commenced at Hun- ter's River. The number of members in society is three hundred and eight; the number of adults and children in the schools is five hundred and eighty-nine. Australia Felix. — The appearances here are of the most pleasing kind. Since the establishment of the Mission, about twenty-five natives on an average have been living with &e Mis- sionaries, and have been supplied with food, and partially with clothing. A number of sheets, contsuning the alphabet and a few useful words, have been printed in the native language. The na- tives who reside on the station are regularly taught to work, as also to read, in which they make satisfactory progress. ^ "■ Although, in consequence of no religious system having pre- viously existed among the natives, there is a deficiency of terms in their language to express ideas on religious subjects, yet some of the fundamental doctrines of scripture have been taught ; and the questions to which this instruction has given rise, and the conver- sations to which it has led among the natives, clearly prove that they understand what has been said to them. ■ "< ' South Australia. — ^The labours of Mr. Longbottom at this place have been crowned with considerable success. The chapel which had been erected previous to his arrival, soon proved too small ; a new one has been built by the liberality of the people, containing sittings for four hundred persons on the ground fioor, besides the accommodations afforded by a gallery ; and the so- ciety has increased two-fold. Mr. Longbottom earnestly desires that one or two more Missionaries may be sent, to enable him to carry out his plans for the benefit of the natives. , Van Dieman's LAin).— -The Mission in this Colony compri- ses five principal stations, with which are connected a great num- ber of new and rising settlements— ^besides the Penal Station of n this ising |ition, Jt in Isent, fun- Idred five Port Arthur. In addition to these, the Missionaries visit many farming establishments^ and thus afford the ordinances of religion to a scattered population, which can only be provided for by an itinerant ministry. The total number of members is five hundred and seventy, and of scholars nine hundred and iwenty>two. ' '' New Zealand.— The various stations in this island had as- sumed a lovely and promising appearance. Arrangements had been made with the view of giving permanence to the good work which had been wrought, and of extending the evangelising endear vours of the Missionaries. But the sudden and early death of Mr. Bumby, who had been sent out as the General Superintend- ent, together with the disturbances which have subsequently arisen, have involved the Mission Stations in great disorder, and subjected the Mission families to severe suffering and privation. Antece- dently to these things, it is stated,— •<' The Christian natives increase in knowledge and piety, and evince great zeal for the conversion of their heathen relatives and friends* The public religious servi- ces regularly held on the Lord's-day, are well attended. The cha- pel is usually crowded with hearers, who listen to the word preach- ed with a manifest earnest desire to be made wise unto salvation. The people are also punctual and diligent in attending to their reli- gious duties during the we^." Since the number of Missionaries has been increased, two English services on the Sabbath have been regularly held, and once a fortnight the Missionaries go up the Mangamuka to preach to a number of English sawyers, who live at too great a distance otherwise to attend the ministry of God's word. : f^ A The Friendly Islands. — On a careful review of the Mis- sions in the Friendly Islands, the indications of much prosperity are very cheering. Although the Missionaries have had their trials and painful exercises, it has been their consolation to witness their people generally growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The demand for Missionaries in these islands was so urgent, that three additional Missionaries h&7e been sent to them. .: ■ ftfr > FfiEJEE. — ^The state and prospects of this important Missioh call for gratitude to Almighty God. The convgis to Christianity have generally maintained their steadfastness in the midst of trials 12 I III and perseeuUon. Within the influence of the Mission at Lnkimba, the supj^retitions of the people have been conuUerably weakened} and many new openings for usefulhcw present themselves. Two new stations, named Bau and Somosomo, have been hopefuUy commenced. Somosomo is the residence of the King and the principal Chiefs. The people are in an awfully degraded state; but the old King having received the Missionaries with kindness, has promised to protect them, and to receive their teaching. Un- til suitable premises could be erectpd, the King gavQ up his own house, to be a residence for the Missionaries. 1.1. •iO;;^j'a*,«' AFRICA. South. — Considering the destitution of the meana of Chrifi' tian instruction, which a large portion of the coloured population experience, and that many, having no better religious system, are embracing even Mohammedism rather than remain without any rdigien— -notwithstanding the failure of the health of one of Uie Missionaries, and the numerous calls from other part?, it was not deemed proper to contract the sphere of the Society's operations in this place. At Stellenbosch, the heathen congregation hias im- proved, and there was a prospect of great good being effected in that part of the Colony among the people of colour. South Eastern Africa.— The claims of the MisiiioiM in South East Africa for more extensive support, which had for some years been gradually increasing in strength, latterly became too urgent to be longer neglected. Through the Pivine Uessiag at- tending the labours of those Missionariies, whom personal or family auction had not withdrawn from their post, the work of religion had considerably prospered, and the spirit of enquiry had been so greatly excited amongst the natives, that it became imperatively necessary either to send out additional labourers, or to relinquish^ to a painful extent, the important advantages which had been gained, at the cost of so many years of toil and privation, on the part of the Missipns^s, and of so great an expenditure of the funds of the Society. A number of well qualified individuals were ac* cordingly selected, some of whom bad been employed in the mi' hai prJ th^ 13 "7 n'lBtry at home, and sent to the Cape — who, it may bo presumed, have ere this entered upon tlicir important work, fur the successful prosecution of which they had acquired additional facilities during the voyage, by their diligent application to the study of the Kaifer language. Western Africa. — ^The Mission in this Interesting Colony ex* hibits a very promising appearance. The congregations are large and attentive — the society is increasing, so that, even on the week days, the chapel is oflen crowded. The numerous week day and Sabbath schools exhibit unprecedented prosperity. 0th . chapels are being built on land kindly granted by the Governor and Coun- cil. The number of members in Sierra Leone is one thousand nine hundred and forty, wk'Iat the children in the schools amount to one thousand and thirty^five. The most interesting part of the operations on the Gambia is the schools, which, because of the beneficial effects, had secured the patronage of the late Lieutenant Governor Mackie. Many of the scholars were from the liberated African department. In ma- ny of them there appear to be very valuable materials for an aux- iliary agency to Missions on the benighted continent. A well qualified teacher has been provided for this department, and instruc- tions have been forwarded to the Missionary to place the school in the most eligible condition. The Gold Coast. — The general aspect of the work of God in this dark corner of the earth is of a very cheering character* There has been an addition to the members, and the schools also are ra- pidly increasing. All things wear a pleasing appearance-^-some are waiting with solicitude to be admitted into the society— others, who had unhappily proved unstable, are being restored — and the prayer meetings especially are of the most ddightful description. Three chapels have lately beeta completed, in di&rent parts of the circint* Were there mwe Missionaries, more teachers, and more money, much, very much more could be done. Vyithio the past year, a number of Missionaries have been sent to the kingdom of Asuamtee, intending to commence an es- tablishment in the populous capital of that country, from whence they hope to spread the truth as it is in Jesus, to tho surrounding region — for which Divine Pi'ovidence has apparently furnished the 14 most suitable openings. Already, Ihc number in society at the Gold Coast is six hundred and thirty, and of scholars in the schooln two hundred and fiAy. > 11 ■'I i WEST INDIES. The contrast between the present state and the past history of the Society*s Mission in the West Indies, exhibits a striking accom- plishment of the prophetic promise, *< They that sow in tears shall reap in joy." Long before the wrongs of tlte West Indian negro had called forth in his behalf that manifestation of national philan- thropy which has since cheered and sustained the advocates of his civil rights, the Missionaries of the Society were silently toiling and suflering for his spiritual benefit. But the dark night of the West Indian Missions has passed away j and the Missionaries who fell in the strife have h&d their reward. In that world where the voice of (he oppressor is not heard, they have met multitudes who were saved by their instrumentality, from the bondage of Satan and of sin. And those of the Missionaries of a former day who yet sur- vive, are rejoicing that the word of the liOrd has (now) free course and is glorified. In dwelling upon the prosperity of the West Indian Missions, it will, however, be proper to notice, in order, the encouraging cir- cumdtanees which offer themselves for consideration. The large accession which has beeii made to the societies at many stations demands especial attentipn. A net increase of upwards of five thousand members during the last year has been reported, which makes the total number of members in the West Indies, above 4S,000. Of these, 22,884 are in Jamaica, being nearly double the number which was returned for that island in the month of Au- gust, 1834, when the Imperial Abolition Act came into operation. Jt is to be understood that the numbers given are of the full and accredited church members— exclusive of all those who are now on probation for membership, and of the great number of persons who sit under the ministry of the Missionaries, but have not as' yet sought for admission into the society, and exclusive also of the children who are under religious instruction in the week-day schools, which amounted to many thousands. the « BRITISH NORTH AMERICA. This section of the vast Missionary field has recently been enlarged by the addition of the extensive territories belonging to the Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company. In these immense re- gions, ninety Missionaries are appointed to labour ; and in cha*- pels, in barns, in the commodious residences of substantial farmers, in the log hut of the poor settler, and not unfrequently beneath the open sky, they announce the evangelical message — thus minister- ing the word of life to thousands, many of whom, "^ut for them, would have no spiritual guides and instructers. While, therefore, it has pleased the great Head of the Church to employ the Mis- sionaries of this Society, who are stationed in the dark places of the earth, in which idolatiy exists under various forms, to bring (he first fruits of the benighted heathen in those countries, to the enjoyment of the light and blessedness of the Gospel, we rejoice to state, that he has blessed the word of his grace proclaimed by his servants in this part of the empire, not only to the salvation of the red man of the forest, but to the instruction and salvation of many of the Anglo-Saxon race, who, but for their labours, there is reason to fear, would not only lose the power of godliness, but, in many cases, the form also. In addition to the European and half-cast population residing in the re^ons belonging to the Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company, there is, in the southern department of the territory, an Indian population amounting to upwards of ten thousand souls. Four Missionaries have been stationed at different posts ; and short as their sojourn has yet been, the most gratifying results have al- ready in some instances appeared. '•$ih(>\ iftnnijy rfff '>(Ulo fioUmHiiJmMtHtii OUMMAHY. .ffjiffnnmiihii':^ y^b . The principal, or central Mission Stations occupied by the Society in the various parts of the worid are about two hundred and forty-five. Hie Missionaries are three hundred and seventy- one, besides Catechiots, Local Preachers, Assistants, Superintend- ents of Schools, School Masters and Mistresses, and Artizans, of whom upwards of three hundred are employed at a moderate sa- lary, and about four thousand afford their services gratuitously. *>, i ft Tho number of comiliunicanta on the Mission Stations, ac- cording to tho Ititeat leinme, is 78,504, being an in^roase of 5,707 on the number reported last year. This total does not include the number under the care of the Missionarica in Ireland* The number of Scholars in tho Mission Schools is between fiily and sixty thousand* The contributions to the funds of the Society received daring the year, though to n greater amount than ever before they had attained, yet is not proportioned to the increased expenditure* The consequence is, that there is a balance due to the Treasurer of the Parent Society of not less than Thirtt-fivs Thousand Pounds Sterling!! ' The proceeds of the various Branch Societies of this District are as follow :— . Quebec, £130 Montreal, * 255 4 Three Rivers, . * 6 12 6 Wesley ville, . 8 11 3 Odell Town, * . . 45 12 6 Busselton, . . * 40 13 3 St. Armand, . * . 107 Dunham, 29 9 1 Shefford, 18 15 5 Stanstead, * ' * 40 5 7 Hatley and Gompton, 21 18 2 Melbourne, ^ . . ' 22 9 5 New Ireland, . ^tisw #» 4 .ii.-<.i;-,-]i\; We cannot forbear most respectfully to entreat the careful and kind attention of the members of this Auxiliary, to the finan- cial condition and prospects -ef the Parent Society — a topic always seasonable in that general levieW of itg entire state and proceedings whid^ls the proper business of its annual assembly, and the con- sideration of which is rendered more than ordinarily hiqperattvej by the continued large excess of its expenditure over even its greatly augmented income. Laige as the amount required to maintain existing stations, and to increase them, may appear at first sight, we should not despair of seeing it eventually realii^d. 17 m i»(i.' It ii not larger than tlio claimi of God our Saviour upon our grati- tude and love. It is not larger than the demands of our immortal fellow-men, whom he redeemed with his most precious bloody but among whomi alas I Christ is not named ; upon our actual and effectual sympathies. It is not larger than the amount of contri- bution for objects so holy and so extensive, to which many of us have solemnly and repeatedly plighted our faith, and promised our full quota of effort, when we have privately and publicly — in the solitude of our closets, and in the presence of a great cloud of wit- nesses, at religious assemblies like this, consecrated ourselves and our all to God, under strong and stirring impulses of pious affection and feeling. Nor is it larger than the actual means which God has committed to his people, if those means were universally and systematically developed, and conscientiously devoted to their best and highest use. Happy the man who thus honours the Lord with his substance. His work of faith shall not be forgotten — it shall be returned into his own bosom, good measure, pressed down and running over. As, therefore, we have opportunity^ let us do good unto all men. .> .: I •. ., t< , Uft:*-:. •.;*tT -I- 1 .,- - V' I -V i » ■ i 1. LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS, &c. TO THE WE8LEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN TUB CANADA EASTERN DISTRICT, FOR THE YEAR ENDING MAY, 1841. QUEBEC ASSOCIATION, (no list) MONTREAL. £ s. D. William Ltinn, . 6 Jamffs Ferrier, . 5 John Matbewvon, 5 J). Torrance^ 5 R. Lattiam, 3 10 William Gettess, i 3 10 Tliomas Kay, 2 10 Hon. P. M , X s. p. 5 10 6 6 5 5 6 5 3 1 u 6 Collected by Mr». Kexd and Misi Jackton. Mn James Mathewson, « Yates, « Thomas Colboine, « Real, Mr John Hilton. Jr. • Mrs MulhoUand, Mr M'Callum, Mn Jackson, . « Everette, it Bowler, « M , 1 i : '8 IlilJ RUSSELTON. ColUcled by Misses Churchill and Frost, £ s. D. Babcock, B. . .050 Broder, W. Bussell, H. . Brown, J. . Brown, Mrs £. . Caine, J. • Churchill, Miss £. A. Cantwell, W. Craik, A. . Dunn, T. Dunn, Mrs T. Frost, Miss M. . Hare, W. Munkins, M. Lord, Mrs N. Mather, J. Maine, B. . Manning, Mrs H. Mmall sums under 5s 10 5 5 5 10 6 5 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 6 5 5 6 10 10 5 12 6 Collected by Misses Simpson and Gentle. Adams, S. Gentle, H. Gentle, Miss F. Simpson, Miss Simpson, Mrs Steell, Captain W. Steell, W. Steell, Mrs W. Welch, W. Welch, Mrs A. Welch, A. . Welsh, Mrs L. Small sums under 5s. 5 5 5 5 5 6 10 10 10 U 5 5 5 8 9 Collected at the Public Meeting. Barron, Mrs C. .050 Barron, J. . .050 Barron, G. . .050 Broder, Lieutenant W. 10 Hoyle, A. . .060 w Manning, J. Esq. Manning, Mrs Manning, J. C. Manning, Mrs J. M *! ! • 5 Cri»ler,F. ',.' i • 5 Embury, ^. 10 JBmbury, D. 6 a Embury, Miss J. 5 Gauge, R. 5 Gurthrie, Miss H. 5 Holsapple, D. £. 5 Holsapple, W. S. 5 Holsapple, Miss M. A.! 6 Hodden, A. 5 Isbell, Hev. B. 5 Jackson, A. P 5 Krans,W. 5 Mizener, S. 5 Morey, C. Jun. 5 Mitchell, J. 6 Moul, Miss H. . 6 PeUf,-— v 5 £ 1. D. Simpson, L. 10 Simpson, Mis R. Toof, H. 5 5 Toof, Mrs H. 5 Tree, Miss E. . . 5 Vincent, Miss P. 6 Van D. Waters, Mrs & Miss 5 Whitley, W. 5 Small sums. 3 10 4 PIKE RIVER • Collected by Mrs. Spears and Miss F. W. Ellis. Ayers, Alonzo Bly, Russel . BIy, Jewett Bly, Mrs Blakely, Miss C. M. . Ellis, B. W. Ellis, Mm E. A. Ellis, Miss F, W. Spears, Moses . Spears, Mrs Priscilla . Spears, Joel 3d _ , Spears, Ibic C.' " . Spears, Moses, Jun. . Spears, Joel Taylor, A. L. Esq • » Willard, Mrs Annette' . Small sums, . . 7 6 10 5 5 6 5 6 5 5 5 6 6 5 7 6 5 6 5 19 clarenceville: '\m Collected by Mrs, L. Potter and miss M. Tryon. ' Bush, John ..050 Bush, Gilbert . .05 Beerwort, Henry .050 Barber, Mrs . .050 Chapman, A. Esq . 5 Derby, Samuel .060 Denton, Mrs Sylvina .050 Eager, James, Q.L.D. .050 Foster, Thomas .050 Forbes, John Q.L.D. .05 Gundlack, Capt. 1st FB 5 Irish, Henry Q.L.D. . 6 Laflin,.Dr.U. .050 "% 27 Potter, Mrs L Rutherford, D. Q.L.D. Row, Ira Stanley, Jam?s Ktephensoii, B. Q.L.D. Spoor, Orange Shay, Lieut. Q.L.D. . Tryon, Miss Mary Tryon, David Wesleyan, A Small 8ums, . . £. 1. 10 5 U 5 10 i 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 Vaughan, Mrs N. Vaughan, Mrs A. R. Young, Henry fiisseli, Mrs E. Small sums & 1. D. 5 » 6 5 5 1 7 9 BAY SHORK AND BEACH RIDGE. CoUected hy Miss P. Haidey and Miss S. Eddy. Eddy, Miss Sylvina .050 Hammondf Stephen .060 Hawley, Miss P. H. .060 Hawley, Asahel, Jan .050 Irish, A. . . .060 Irish, Francis . .060 Johnston, Jobn^ Jun .050 Olena, Lewis . . 10 Shutts, Silas . .060 Manie, Mrs A. . ,050 M'Fie,Alex. .050 Cook, Samuel M. .050 i>maU sum«, . .117 RICHELIEU. CoUected by Misses N. Hawley and Silvcrwood. Cutting, Henry .050 Derick, Mrs Vv. .050 Dariftk, Charles .050 Deri ck, Conrad Esq. .050 Farrell, Mrs .050 Gunn, Miss Mary ,050 Hillman, Joseph .050 Hudson, Mrs .050 Hawley, Miss Nancy .063 Johnston, Alvah .060 Laflin, Mrs H. .050 Shand, Mrs Joseph .050 Silverwood, Miss S. P. 5 Struthcrs, Mre Esther .050 tSalls, Mrs A. R. .060 FADDEN TOWN. CoUected by Mrs A. Noakes. Foster, W. W. Sen Noakes, Mrs A. Row, Mrs Steward, Alex. Wilson, William Small sums. 10 5 6 6 6 6 11 7 CoUected by Sergeant John Towell, IstP.R. Johnson, G. W. Flagg, Stephen Towell, John Emerick, Mr 6 6 6 6 ISLE-AUX-NOIX. CoUected by Company Sergeant J. Robertson, R.A, Astin, Wm. Sergt 66th Regiment, . .050 Andrews, Jas. 65th Rgt 5 Barrack Master at Isle- aux-Noix, . . 10 Donaldson, Joseph . 5 Donaldson, Mrs . 5^ Elliott, E. Gunner R.A. 6 Farquh'dison, Major P. 65th Regiment, .050 Friend, A ■ . .050 Friend, A . .060 Friend, A . . 10 Foote, John, 66lh Rgt. 6 Frith, Wm. « .060 Gunn, Geo. Esq .15 Gunn, Mrs E. .10 Gunn, Miss J. .050 Henderson, Lient. R.E. 5 Hcathfield, Thos. .050 Houston, A. Gunner R. A. • . .050 r t. ='i ^1 65th Kegt Johnston, Capt. J. For;^ Adjutant, Johnston, Mis^ Q. Kemp, John 65tb Hegt. Lillie,John « M'Gillivray, Mrs C. . M-Tpne^i J^s. Qupner H. A. Nieli, Wm. 65th Jlegt. JPeafson, Jas. Bk. ^ergt Quinn, Miss S. Robertson, Jas. Cofnp'j Sero^eant R.A. Hobcrtson, Mrs A. Smith, Titus, 65th Rgt. Wright, John Esq. Whitney, N. Walton, Henry, Gunner K« A< • • il^mall sums, . • X s. D. 6 5 6 6 5 6 8 5 5 6 6 1 1 6 6 6 5 2 14 8 Page. Mi.*s I^eaph, L F Selby, J Esq Small, Misses Steven*, L Tree, Stephen Small sums. Public collectioDf, £ 6 6 6 6 6 6 % 16 8 % 4 9 PUJ^HAM F|.AT. CoUectfi l>y Lirs, Pg^t und Miss Major. •/« Abbott, Miss AqielU) Abbott, Miss Mary Ann Hakpr, Wm. Esq. . Ddker, Mrs H. Waker> Edward IJaker, Mrs E. , a Jlaker, S. • <))aTtlett, Mary, (Hrpvpnell, Rev. J. 6. ^X^lfljneiit, lyirs Sally Closson, Mr Fuller, Wm. .Friend, A iOates, William ^ Gates, Mrs Galer, Jacob . (jGialer, Mrs ,G^ar, Joseph Gilbert, Mr Golland, John Larkin, H. O Muiggs, Mis Pagf*, Mr Seneca Page, Mrs 5 6 6 $ 5 6 6 10 1 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 7 6 5 6 10 10 CoUefUd by Misses 0. and L. Far- nam. Farnam, Walter Farnam, Mrs Farnam, Miss Farnam, Miss L Farnam, Master D L Harrey, Jonathan Ingalls, James Ingalls, Mrs Ruth Ingalls, Miss U A Tngall^, J Truax^ Aaron Truax, Mrs P E Wridard, O, Small Sums,' CoUected by Mrs. Jyer and Mrs. C. 4bbott. 1 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 14 6 Ayer, Mrs S Abbott, Mrs M . Carpenter, E Smith, I^ D Smith, S Smith, D Smith, Mrs Sarah Small sums, ; i 6 5 5 6 6 6 CoUected by MifiSfiS P. fy H. Squi^. Hubbard, W Squier, Misses Si^all £ums under 6s 6 5 on 3 SHEFFORD. CoUected by Mrs. Tomkiins at\d I^n. Frost. Rev. John Tomkins, 10 JUrt. r. [) J JMre Toijnkins, Anna Maria Tomkins . John H. Tomkins, Mr Pavid Frqst, Mrs Jane Frosty « E. Frost Miss C Frost, Mrs S Foster, « C Kathan, M' Silvey Kidder, . " Alexandpr Taylor, Asa Knowiton, Esq Mr Samuel Lawrence, Mrs M Phpips, ■, Mr Otis LincolHi • « Watson Kennedy, Mrs h Channel, . Mr John Hungerford, . Small sums, £ E. i>. )0 6 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 10 5 6 6 5 6 3 6 1 8 9 iCoUeded by Miss Marthfi Harvey. Mr ?ep)ianiah Harvey, 5 « Mark Whitcomb, 6 « John Portar, . 5 « Wesley Lawrence, 5 « Louis Clark, . 6 Coilccled by Mrs. Hyatt. Mr Jacob Hyatt, Mrs S Hyatt, 7 7 Collected by Mrs. D. Blunt. Mr David Blunt, . 6 Mrs R Blunt, . 5 Miss M Paa;e, . 5 Hon. P H Knowiton, . 10 Mr John Brill, . 5 Mes Anna Brill, . 6 Mr Andrew Holslone, . 6 •VJsrpmiah Blunt, . 5 Mrs Mary Seymour, . 6 CoUecled by Miss Ann Taylor. Mrs Jane Sample, .050 Miss Ann Taylor, .050 Small sums, ' » 1 5 CoUfctcd by Mi». Hotham- — — £ s. B. Captain M'Kenncy, . Mrs Gorter, Mr L Wells, Miss A Wells . a 5 6 Collected by Mr. Isaac Wallace, Mr Isaac Wallace, .060 Mrs Sally Fuller, .050 Mr John Chamberlin .060 Mrs Mirian Fisk, .060 Mr Thos. Bridgman, .060 « Edward Phaling, .060 Small sums, . .063 STAN5TEAP. Collected by Mfs. Susan C. Cqoney. Marcus Child, Esq. Mrs. Susan C. Cooney, Mr Joseph C Chase, , Mrs Elmiqa Dickson, . A Friendj Mr John Haseltine, . Mrs Hoyle, Miss Phoebe Hoynte, Mrs Julia A Knight, , Mr Luoas Parsons, Mrs Wilder Pierce, . Miss Esther Poole, " Caroline Rogers, . Mr James R Sione, , " Lorenzo Whitcher, Small sums, . . 1 10 10 6 16 6 6 6 6 12 5 10 6 6 10 5 .5 15 CoUecled by Miss Mary A. Cham- herlin. Wiight ChambprUn, Esq Mrs Wright Chamherlin Miss Chamberlin^ A Friend, Mr Erastus L^e, . « William Smith Small sums. 10 6 6 10 10 0( 5 6 raid to Rev. Mr. Cooney. Lieut. Col, Kilbarn, . 15 Ml ^ 80 Cidlccted by Mi$s Aaoiath Davidson. X s. D. S^ennettj . .050 .1 llowlett^ . 6 Osmyn Smith, . .050 EraimuB Whitcbei, .060 Miss Lavina Whitcher, 5 Mrs Dorothy Mack, . 5 Collected by Miss Nancy M. Pomroy. .1 Field, . Mrs Field, Miss L Field, Daniel Mansur, J Pike, G Pomroy, Miss N M Pomr«y, J Spiller, Mrs J Soiller, . Lewis Kose, Calvin Wilcox Mrs Calvin Wilcox, .1 Wheeler, Calvin Wilcox, Jr Small sums, 5 6 6 5 5 5 5 10 10 5 5 5 B 5 13 8 Collected by Mr. George Larimer. ^andford i»tee]e, Mrs Willey, Small sum(<, 5 15 2 6 Stanstead Centke School, — VouNG Laihes' Association. Ballard Clark, Mrs Ballard Clark, . Iliel Curtis, Smith Curtis, Miss Mary A Curtis, . Mrs Jonathan Lee, . Mr & Mrs H Mansur, . « <• Eli Morrell, Benjamin T Mo»rell, . - Miss Louisa D Morrell, « Harriet N Morrell James Peasolcy^ Mrs and Miss L. M. Peasoley, Messrs I'carco t Heath s, . 1 5 5 6 5 5 5 10 5 10 0- 6 Collected by Miss Harriet N.Smith. Mr & Mrs Smith, Erastus Lee, W Pierce, MioS Smith and Miss Cleaveland, Small sums. 1 6 10 5 5 17 O Collected by Mrs. Sawynr. Nehpmiab Clarke, 6 Mrs Rachel Glidden, 6 6 B C I -> 31 £ S. D. Mr & Mm Gardner Ayer, U 7 6 vSinall wm», . .026 HATLEY. Cdleded by Mrs. Uazeltine and Mrs. Hall. Burt) Mrs Chamberlain, Miss K . Kail, Mrs C Hall, L Hazeltine, Mrs Hazeltine, H Mann, R Pratt, A Place, H Feirill, P * . . Sinall sums, Miss Hall's Missionary Box, f) 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 13 4 CollechJ by Miss A. l:.jrton. Barnes, Mrs Barnes, Mr Curtis, Miss Leo, Mrs Lee, Mr Public collections, 5 5 10 5 5 2 19 4 COMPTON. Collected by Mrs. Bottcrtll and Miss Quimby. Botterell, Mrs Glines, Mrs Fling, Mrs H Jones, Major Menill, Mrs Poraroy, Mrs Quiraby, Miss 10 5 5 1 5 6 5 Cvllected by Mrs Ives. £ Chapman, Mi . Farwell, W . . Small sums, . . Public collection, . 1 Collected by Mrs. Stevens, Gilson, J Parker, A Parker, Mrs H Stevens, Mrs 5 10 6 5 D. u u 9 LENNOXVILLE. Collected by Miss M' Curdy. Haskill, B Wilson, the Misses Small sums. 5 7 2 6 6 SIIEKBROOKE. Collected by Mrs £ng//$A. Alcorn, Dr. Amsden, Mrs . Brooks, Mrs S Brooks, W Drummond, Mrs Frastr, Mrs Low, Mrs . Mobbs, Mr Sleeper, Mrs Small sums, Public collection, 10 5 7 6 7 6 6 1 10 5 6 3 16 5 3 MELBOURNE. Collected by Miss M. A. McDonald and Miss Nancy Gibson.. Thomas Tait, Esq Daniel Thomas, Esq . Edward Jaquis, M.D. Lewis M'lver, William Gilman, William Routter, Mrs Sarah Tait, « Eunice Fowler, . « Sarah Ann Fowler, " Ann Johnston, « Foster, Miss M. A. Mj Mrs. Redfdn/i. Ingalls, Rev. E. S. Keouj^h, James, Esq Lee, Mrs Parker, J Redman, K Redfern, J Thompson, J il^mall sums, Colletted by Mesdames lHackie and Loxory. 1 6 5 6 5 6 5 5 •i Mackie, Mrs Small s'ums, .050 . .1^4 Missioriary Box by Miss" it. E. Kcough, .050 VAlf. '■ % ;«■ i^ ''l> 'i*'-' •o f. . a r. *5 5* a Ai .Ji .K^L^^""-■''■^ ■— •• j'i rf (? . nxii Su.T •'fjfrin*!'! ft) <• 0- . • .1 nr.A. flxTsy -5 j ViM ,*6rii-l> ? ■ :|-^'":v ^\ 1^^^ m I ^' ■m... 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