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"How Shall fhey call on Him in whom they have not believed' " and how shall they believe in Iliin of whom they have not heard ? and " how shall they hear without a Preacher? and how shall thsy preach, " except they be sent ?"— Romans x. 14 15. f ',■ J , ■ i I J H ^* > ■!> r| 'S 1 :? 1 F —J- ■« it / «'<2 HI iu< g. ■ nl ,1 7« O .'•■.' ^ 'T,\^lhi,:l . e' M. M^ Mi 1 SiiaMiip^^'^'^ Tin: STEWART MISSIONS; A SKnillS OF LETTERS AND JOURNALS, t'AM ri.ATKD TO HXIIIIilT Tf) nniTisii ninisTiANH, tiik himuitfal okstitution of TIIK KMHiUANTS S1:tTLKI) IN TIIK UEMOTE PARTS OF IfPl'KU CANADA, T(l «'III( ir IH I'HKKIXKn A BRIEF MEMOLR OF TIIK LATB HON. & RT. REV. CHAS. JAMES STEWART, Eortr ISisl^op of ODuelier. kc. kt. PniNTKD AT TIIK KXPKNCK OK THE VENERABLE BISHOP'S UPPER CANADIAN TRAVELLING MISSION FUND, AND DKDICATED BY I'EnMISSION TO TIIK RIGHT HON. THE COUNTESS OF GALLOWAY, KDITKD BV THE EEV. W. J. D. WADDILOVE, M.A., St. .?^ot)tt'8 Collegr, Camftrilige; LATE PREBENDARY OP RIPON; AND DOMESTIC CHAPLAIN TO HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF ROXBURGH. " We take forcible possession of the Lands of the Indians— M'e occupy " and destroy their hunting grounds, the only remaining means of their " subsistence — and not content with depriving them of that bread which " is the staftof the present life, we consummate our cruelty and injustice - by parsimoniously denying them also the Bread which nourisheth to " Life Eternal." LONDON : PRINTED FOR J. HATCHaRD & SON, PICCADILLY, LONDON; LINDSAY & CO., EDINBURGH ; CURRIE & BOWMAN, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE; F. ANDREWS, DURHAM; AND J. & J. DEIGHTON, CAMBRIDGE; AND SOLD BY ALL BOOKSELLERS. 1838. wmw TT- 1 tv SuhscrlptloiiM and DonntioiiH for "The I'pper CanudiRii Tra -elllnK Mission I'und." fHtiihllMlicd 1(1.14. received l)y the llcv. \V. J. I). Wnddllove, lieacoii (irangc. Hexham ; at McHMrx. 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Subscrlntions and nonationa for the Society for CivlHKingr and ConvcrtinB the Indians, and Propai^ating the Gospel among the Destituto Settlers in Upper Canada, established at Toronto in UW, received by MessrH. Drumnumd and Co., Uankers, Charing Cross, London, Subscriptions and Donations for " The Upper Canada Clergy Society," established in London, l(t.l7, received by Messrs. Farquhar and Co., Bankers, St. James's-Street, London. Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Printed by John Hernaman, Pilgrim-Street. Han Trn ellltiK . n. Wnddliovc. ind StoucM, (JM, I Ortice, and at inks of Mt'HMrM. ?ckett, niayds, ire.sbro' ; Mort- irKh; 'I'limiell Hunk, (arllHle! d, nookscllers, ; Mr. Iliniiblc, I i by the Very and I)(i\innin, o; by tliellev. :>t (WHcf, C.'ur- Mvllizlng and the DextitutJ) , received by *n, nada Clergy ^arquhar and TO THE RIGHT HONOUIUBLE BLANCHE, Countrflfl of (OaUoluay, T.US VOU,ME,. n.,„UT. TO T„. M.MOnv „K ,„„ „,„,„„ AND VENEIIAULE RELATIVE THE LATE msiior or queukc^, .S INSCniBEO WITH EVKUV SENTIMENT OP „EM>ECT . ESTEEM. DV HER LADYSHIP'S Ob^.MT|r(»JT SERVANT, THE AUTHOR. m-Street. I t- i I EDITOR'S PREFACE. In presenting the following pages tc the public, with a view to set before them more forcibly the wretched spiritual desti- tution of the Upper Canadian emigrants, it may be expected from me, as Editor, that I should give some preliminary infor- mation. The very great influx of emigrants into tlie Canadas from these islands seems to have commenced wiih the distresses produced by the currency debates and questions, being contem- poraneous with the carrying of that bill. In 1819 the number rose at once from a very gradual increase previously, to the large number of 12,000 souls. In 1820 it continued increasing, and so on every subsequent year. In 1828, and the following years, through the encouragement given by the government and interested parties at home, the influx became still more rapid and overwhelming, varying from 33,000 to 50,000, 53,000, till it reached its climax in 1833 of above 60,000 souls. Of course it would be naturally expected imder a Christian government, that a provision adequate to the spiritual Avants of this enonnous mass of CliristJan people, (at least the descendants of Christians, and the subjects of a no- minally Christian gr v-ernment,) or bearing some proportion to it, would be made, but the reverse was the case ; and, in courtesy to Mr. Joseph Hume, the late Mr. Canning and his colleagues in 1824 adopted a system gradually to diminish even the means (small as they were) heretofore granted to the Protestant Church in Canada. No words of mine can adequately describe the hein- ousness of such a proceeding ; and to that false step, and others of a similar tendency at home, must be ascribed by every one in the least conversant with scripture, the downward progress of England since. It was the first decided triumph of popery over truth in the counsels of Great Britain — 1 Kings, xx. 31 — 34. I pray God the result may not extend so far, but that in mercy to the ignorance of the people of this country " The Lord will " yet be entreated for the land, and the plague be stayed from " Israel." — 2 Sam. xxiv. 13 — 25. Quitting, however, these awful considerations, I shall proceed to my more immediate concern — the conduct and proceedings of the late Bishop of B 1 4 f> I (( ee Quebec, under the difficulties which surrounded him. I cannot better introduce the subject than by using the words of the venerable and lamented Prelate, in an appeal which he made to the public, dated liondon, August the 26th, 1823, before his appointment to the Diocese. En his capacity of Visiting Missionary he had visited all parts of the two Provinces during the years 1820 and 1821, and at the conclusion of his circuit he came to England, hoping to obtain means for building ChurcheS; the want of which he so feelingly describes, lie had but just left the scene of destitution ; his words come to us, therefore, warm from his heart ; and, with all the force of an eye-witness, to the wretchedness for Avhich he pleads. " It would be very " easy, says the venerable Prelate, in a late address, that of 1834, for a more able hand than mine to draw a moving l)icture of their wants, their claims, and their distresses, and to enlist every good feeling of your hearts in their cause, but I shall be satisfied in laying before you a brief and plain statement, confident that it will be sufficient to induce you to give them your present, and, as I hope, continued assis- " tance." Our present business, however, lies with the previous appeal of 1823. " The importance of religion and public worship to every community is a topic upon which it is unnecessary for me to enlarge. Forty years ago the greater part of the Canadas WHS an uninhabited wilderness ; the settlers were labourers or poor farmers ; they were obliged to build houses for them- selves, and as the forest yielded gradually to their labour, barns for their stock and grain ; roads also were to be made, schools to be erected, and all this was to be accomplished with little or no assistance from any public fund. " The peculiar and interesting situation of many thousands of emigrants from every pai't of the United Empire, subjected to these difficulties, calls loudly for the active benevolence, the sympathy, and the assistance of their more fortunate fellow- counti'ymen at home. Let it be remembered that these poor people (many to avoid the stigma attached in their minds to parochial aid) have left their native country, their dearest relatives and friends, their parish, and their church, with few of the necessaries, and still fewer of the comforts of life. Their minds naturally dwell with regret upon all they have left. They ardently desire a Church and a Pastor, — but, alas ! without assistance, these blessings they are unable to procure. While the impressions of home are recent, they are earnest and anxious in their Ijngings to obtain the benefit of those institutions for the care of their souls, and the instruction of *4 cannot I of the e made fore hia ited all d 1821, Ingland, want of left tlie J, warm tness, to be very that of moving 3ses, and XMse, but nd plain luce you ed assis- previous to every or me to 1 Canadas abourers "or them- labour, be made, hed with liousands iubjected lence, the ]e fellow- lese poor Iminds to dearest Iwith few of life, ley have mt, alas ! procure, earnest of those iction of XI their families, to which they had been accustomed in Britain ; and every pious and sincere Christian must surely wish to t?n- courage, and keep such sentiments plive. To assist the Canadian emij^rants in these important matters will be a jfood and laudable work, and will eventually prove a lasting benefit alike to themselves and to the country thoy have left." Such was the forcible language of this zealous and venerable prelate in 1823, and as evidence of the truth of his statement, and the extent of his distress, I shall quote a passage from a Laynuui, a cursory visitor in the country. Mr. Ilowison, in his " Sketclies of Upper Canada," among many other passages of a similar tendency, inakes this remark respecting the district near Ancaster. — Pages 157 — 8. " There " is a Church near it, in which an Episcopalian Clergyman of- " ficiates every Sunday. Exclusive of this, there are but two " places between Niagara and Ancaster (a distance of 50 miles) '' where divine service is regularly performed. Thus, in the " space of 300 miles there are but /oh>" villages at which public " worship is regularly performed throughout the year. It is " evident (this Layman proceeds) that this deficiency in the " number of religious establishments must have a fatal effect " upon tlie principles of the people ; for the Sabbath, presenting '* no routine of duty to their recollection, gradually approxi- " mates to a week-day. Tliey abstain, indeed, from labour, " but spend the day in idleness and amusement, strolling " among the woods, shooting game, or in wandering listlessly " from house to house," Add to this, I have at this moment, within three miles of the spot on which I write, the instance of a respectable family which emigrated with sufficient means and habits of industry, promising temporal advantage, yet were so unhappy in the destitution of spiritual comforts, that they returned, professing " that they could not for any earthly good, bear the misery of " living in a country where no difference existed between " Sunday and work-day." " The situation of our fellow-country- " nion (continues Dr. Stewart) and of the Indians, is, therefore, " in every point of view, worthy of the attention of all ; and " the interests of religion have probably in no part of the world " stronger claims, not only on the christian benevolence, but on " the jmtice of this country." These considerations, and the important effects already produced by the former contribu- tions for building Churches, towards promoting true and sound religion, and enabling the descendants of a christian people to worship God in " his house of prayer" cannot but recommend the present appeal to the approbation and support of every pious mind. In order to explain the allusion in this last pas- b2 Xll sapfc, and to shew liow steadfastly, from first to last, the Bishop pursued this important object, it may be well to notice his earlier proceed injjjs. The advanced age of his mother, and iier reluctance to consent to his long absence in Canada, induced Dr. Stewart to come over to this country in 181G, and to promise that during her life, he would continue to do so once in two years. But in these visits, the 'nterests of the destitute emigrants were uppermost in his mind, and he resolved to make the duty of filial i)iety, instrumental to tlie benefit of their cause. He commenced a subscription for the purpose of aiding the Settlers in the building of Churches, and the Government of that day promised the salary of a resident Missionary to such settlements as exerted themselves to build the Church and Parsonage House. Hoav this promii^e has been fulfilled events have shewn. In his absence the subscription was still carried on, though, of course, on a smaller scale, and the sura raised between 1816 and 1823, amounted to something more than £2,000, and was instrumental to the building of twenty-four Churches. The new lights of an Infidel parsimony soon after this dawned upon the Cabinet, and though, as we have seen, the mass of destitute souls was increasing annually to so great an extent, tlie resources of the Church were so scandalously diminished, that not only no new mission could be opened, but even these very Churches could be but imperfectly supplied. In 1826, Dr. Stewart was appointed to the See, vacant by the death of Dr. Mountain. The great and continued influx of emigrants again induced this zealous and apostolic Mis- sionary to intercede in behalf of his neglected flock ; but the pathetic intercessions, the earnest appeals of a Protestant Bishop, and the cries of a destitute people were alike thrown away — an Infidel, Unchristian, and Anti-Protestant parsimony prevailed, and " when the children asked for bread, the parent " state threw them a stone." Parliament appoints its commis- sioners and its officers to superintend emigration ; estimates and contracts at so much a head are rife at the sea i)orts ; the parishes from one end of the kingdom to the other are en- couraged even to borrow money for the purpose of transporting their pauper population, and the same wind which carries out these hapless incumbrances of the mother country, carries out also orders *' that no new missions are to be opened," and that even those which previously existed should be " put upon short "allowance." Oh England! England! England! is this the return thou makest for all the blessings which have been poured down upon thee, to drive away thy christian people, to pour them in thousands and tens of thousands upon a desert w !'• re <( nil Xlll es out es out d that short is the been jle, to desert wilderness, and doom them in that desert by thy vile worshij)- l)infr of Mammon, to a life of lleathenisnj ? The Psalmist represents as the very climax of nnsery and destitution " No " man careth for my soul ;" yet to this climax of misery and destitution a christian ])Coi)le, aiul a nominally christian {Tovernment, devotes their Canadian brethren. AVhat could a Bishop do ? Year after year the same strong remonstrances are made, justified and strengthened as they were by the annual return of emigration— in 1832, r}0,0()0, in UV.i'.i, (J0,000, but all is of no avail, "a heavy blow and discouragement'" is to fall upon the Protestant Church, and Canada must be the first to sacrifice. The sccurlti/ of lioitianhm in the '* Lower Prorhw* " depends upon heatheni/ing the " Ui»per." Hume, and K(tt- buck, and Pajjineau, and (last, not least,) O'Connell, must be propitiated, even at the expence of the salvation of above 300,000 souls. Deserted, nay, devoted to destruction by the successive governments, dei)rived of national aid through the ignorance and apathy of a Protestant people, the Bishop thus concludes an important dispatch in 1833. "The prodigious extent of my " Diocese (1300 miles long), the rapid increase of the Protes- " tant population, their destitution, where every thing is new to " them, of all reijulnr jirociniun for the means of grace, and the " utter inadequacy of our resources to supply them, render it " i Itogether no light or easy task to administer the charge com- " mitted to my hands ; and I feel that I should be wholly " unable to sustain the burden, if I trusted in any other sufti- " ciency tlian that which is derived from the mercy and grace " of God." Who can wonder that an excellent constitution should sink under such accumulated distress ? In 1829-30, the annually increasing misery and destitu- tion, and the hopelessness of any aid from home, induced the Bishop to press upon his own people the absolute neces- sity of extreme exertion, and to form a society at Toronto, for the two-fold purpose of " converting and civilizing the " Indians," and thereby rescuing them from the scandalous machinations of unprincipled men (see the Canadian Tale), and also to provide for the remote and destitute Settlers thus poured annually upon them, the small modicum of spiritual aid, which district Travelling Missionaries could supply. How grateful and acceptable to the people, but how utterly inade- quate such a ministration must be, (even upon a more ample scale,) is evident enough from the following letters and journals. Even as it is, however, it has this essential merit, it prevents the recent Settlers, so far as it can be extended, from falling into that Heathen state, into which too niany of b3 XIV their predecessors have been phmged. It keeps alive an District, lie entered upon the mission in February, lH'Mi. (See letters.) othly. — In preventing the decline and failure of the inter- ostin/j; missic . of the Kev. 11. Flood, to the Bear Creek and Monsee CliippoAva Indians on the Thames iliver, in the most westerly part of Upper Canada, near the Lake St. Clair. And (Jthly. — In enabling? the venerable and ever to be lamented Prelate to alFord, from 10:J5 to 1037, casual aid to sundry other missions in distress — aid which he had j)romised out of his own purse, but which he was prevented from fulfil- linn; by the sacrifice of so large a portion of his salary, to obtain from the government the absolutely needful assistance of a coadjutor, i. e., to obtain for his Church that spiritual superintendence wliich labour, anxiety, and their inevitable consequence, a broken constitution, no longer allowed him to bestow. He is now gone to the i-eward of his faithful and unweary- ing services before a tlirone, whose ministers will duly estimate their value. May his spirit survive amongst us, and though as a nation we refused him assistance during life, may we now, though late, rear a lasting memorial to his virtues, by fulfilling the warmest wishes of his heart — " that the neglected wilder- ness of Canada may resound to the songs of Sion." The short biographical sketch of his Lordship, which is prefixed to the volume, was taken from " The Colonial " Churchman," a paper published at Halifax, in Nova Scotia. It first appeared in a Canadian paper, and having passed through the christian press of the United States, it comes to us stamped with the imprimatur of the North American Christian Church — that Church best able to estimate his value, as he had devoted his life to its service. The Bishop was born on the 13th of April, 1775. He was privately educated at home till he entered at Oxford. He was elected a Fellow of All Souls' College, and upon receiving Orders, was presented by the late Countess of Aboyne to the Vicarage of Orton Longneville, in Northamptonshire. But counting as nothing the prospects which his rank aud connec- tions promised to procure him at home, he commenced his missionary career upon the establishment of the S.P.G.F. P. in XVI 1007. Ho first settled at St. Armand, where by un weary in(> lahuurand private co.st, he soon formed the first eonpfrej,'ation in that j)art of Lower Canada. Having a('coni])lished this object, and j)lante(l the standard of the truth in the very heart of Komanisin, ho n'signed that mission to the Rev. J. lleid, non to a genth;man whose father, at the a<,'e of TiO or upwards, was the/nf* fruits of liis missionary life. Upon leaving St. Armand, with two churches, where he found none, and well conducted congn.'gations, where a few yours before the (Jospel had never b(^en preached, he procei-'ded to undergo the same labours, privations, and expences, witli e(|ual success at lliitley; there he continued till he was ap- pointed visiting missionary of both the provinces in lOIJ). He resigned this peculiar charge to the llev. Thomas Johnson, and took a final leave of Hatley, .lanuaiy 2nd, 1820. In 182G, ujion the death of Bishop Moimtain, he was raise 1 to the See ; worn out by labours, difficulties, and anxieties, he returned to England, to lay his bones in the land of his fathers in November, HWO, and on the lllth of July, 18;i7i breatlied (mt his calm and pious spirit into the bosom ef his Father, his Saviour, and his God, having but just lived to complete his tiixtv-sccond year. W. J. D. W. tn SO( Sc th, an of pa THE BISHOP OF QUEBEC. Tlie following brief skotch of the Bishop of Quebec, is ex- tractcd from " The Colonial Churchnmn," a jmper edited by a society of Gentlemen, and published at Lunenburg, in Nova Scotia. The article seems originally to have been copied from " The Courier of Upper Canada" — and speaks, therefore, icith all the authority of local knoiclcdje, and we must consider its appear- ance in the >1 ova Scotia paper as the disinterested " Imprimatur" of another Diocese to its truth. It appeared in the Lunenburg l)aper, Feb. 25th, ISSO. " A Siiint unspotted of the world, full of almsi-deedH, full of humanity, and all the examples of a virtuous life." — Isaac fVaUon. Though the name of liishoj) Stewart be not so widely known as that 01 Middleton, James, lleber, or Turner, bright lights of the Indian Hierarchy, though it be not conspicuous in the annals of Tlieologicul Controversy, or rendered memorable by literary labour ami scholastic achievements, yet whereter it is known^ it is held in the highest veneration and respect, and adds equally to the lustre of the Colonial Bench. The Bishop of Quebec is em- phatically a (food man. He stands forth to the world a primitive Apostolic Bishop, deriving no false fictitious reputation from •pialities more dazzling than useful ; and whose Mitre, as unsul- lied us that of Hough, is ever surrounded by a bright and steady halo. Many men have revelled during their youthful days in the gratifications of sensual pleasure, till wearied and nauseated with a surfeit of enjoyment, and having exhausted every refinement of vice, they liave become suddenly metaraoi-phosed into harsh and ascetic bigots, denying to others a healthful draught of those l)leasures which themselves have quaffed to a hurtful excess. But the piety of our Bishop was not put on after he had flung off the garments of unrighteousness. It was a clothing he had assumed from his earliest youth, and the whiteness of his Chris- tian vest has never been sullied by the hot passions of youth, the ambitious schemes of manhood, or the grasping avarice of old age. Of noble birth, and connected with the first families of our Aristocracy, Bishop Stewart has ever been distinguished for un- ostentatious humility, priding himself more on the Chnstian badge than on his long line of ancestry and royal descent. Hannah More, writing of him to Daniel Wilson in 1831 says, " I have had a visit from my valued firiend Dr. S. from Canada. It was pleasant to hear a man of his birth speak of it as a great ad- rancement, that he was now appointed a travelling missionary, instead of a local one. I find him much improved in spirituality. He has been the honoured instrument, since we last met, of causing twenty-four Churches to be built." Though our Bishop forbears to embroil himself in the politi- cal heats that inflame this Province, he strenuously upholds the interests, and the establishment by law, of the Church committed to his care. Every society tending to relieve the distressed, to reform the wicked, to propagate the Gospel, or to benefit man- kind, receives his steady and benevolent aid, and, like Bernard Gilpin, he has raised from a lowly state more tha:i one young person, in whom ho has porcoivod tho ^crni of a spiritual nature, and thu proniiso of a fitness for th(> niinistorial office, defravinj^ the expi'ncoM of their education, and sendiiijjf them forth to labour in the sacred vineyard. His ])rivate charities flow in a wide and n»!ver failinjr current. No vain pomp, no supei'fluous luxuries, no costly furniture, no extravagant bancpiets exhaust his in- come, hut on tho widow, and the orphan, aiul the fatherless, and on the wretched, his bounty silently and unceasin^dy descends. His luxuries are alms-deeds — his walks arc to the houses of mourning, and his banquets are those exciuisite and incorrup- tible viands, which a ])ure and Nathaniel-like (John i. 47,) life administers to him who leads it, and to those who come within the sphere of its action. In the pulpit Dr. Stewart delivers plain and prpitical dis- courses, stronj^ly embued with Evangelical Doctrines. He is more remarkable for earnestness than elo([uence, and cares far more to render himself intelligible than admired. He seeks to win souls in preference to courting hunuin applause by well rounded periods, or tiowery declanmtion. Bishop Stewart sustained many severe j)rivations and fatigues in travelling through the almost impervious woods, during tho earlier part of his Ministry (wliich connnenced in 101>7) ; i^^ which time, we ought also to add, ho devoted the whole of his private income to acts of charity, and the wants of the Canadian Infant Episcopal Church. These journeys, and the labours and hardships encountered in the course of them (added to tho distressing anxiety the wants of his Church have occasioned him, since his accession to the See with an encreasing population and declining means), have ren- dered his Lordship prematurely aged. Though born only in 1775) and consequently only 60 years of age, he bears tho ap- pearance of being at least fifteen years oldei*. if the hoary head, when found in tho ways of righteousness, be a crown of glory, how much more honoured must be that head, which old age has not silvered over, but which has been rendered white by the extreme of Missionai-y toil, by many a Aveary travel through the tangled wilderness, and by a constant, unflinching endurance of personal labour and hazard in the faith- ful discharge of the most sacred duties. Though venerable and dignified in his aspect, he is plain and simple in his manners, serving God and man with singleness of heart, and devoting every thought to the glory of the first, and to the temporal and eternal advantage of the latter. The Church of England may boast of Prelates more learned, more eloquent, more celebrated than Bishop Stewart, but she cannot exhibit one who better merits the title of " good." Such is his absence of guile, his single-hearted benevolence, his un- dying faith ripened into works, his practice of Apostolical Chris- tianity, that in after years when the subject and the writer of this article shall alike be gathered to their fathers, he who con- templates the excellencies of this amiable Bishop will be led involuntarily to exclaim, in the words of the Romish Priest over the grave of Bishop Bedell " O ! sit anima mea cum Bedello." ALAN FAIRFORD. /v/ Mvl of sliall theil pori W CHARGE OF THE BISHOP OF QUEBEC TO TIIK CLKUUY (U' TIIK IHOCKSK OF QUKFilX', Iklirered at Jlontrful on the \)th Aiiifiixt, ami w anli('ation ; tliiN, you will readily do fui yoursolvcH ; and 1 doubt nut, profit by tho train uf thought to which thoy nuiy ^ivo birth. In tho first |»la(H», lot us direct our attention to tho mannor in which Divino Hcrvico should bo conducted, and to yotir ministration in those offices of the ("hnn-b which are for the most part of a public nature. Public worship is the first t»'a g«'iieral Ncnsation of zeal through )Ht tlu' whole assi'nildiige : antl it is gooroo(l thing.* Of a siinihir ch;ira<'ter is I'subnody ; ami the beneficial rft'ects of jiiiniu,; in siicn>d melody illustrate what has been said on the propel- use of the liturgy. The ;\pestl«' joins psalniody with the knowledge of (tod's holy word ; and his precept with regard to the forinei-, contained in a reniaiUable passage in his epistle to the Colossians, does not stH'Ui to have received that attention which it clearly deinanils. J.t't the wonl of Christ dwell in ycui richly in all wisdom ; teaching and admonishing on<^ another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts ♦(> the l^ord.f I therefore re(|uest you to ust» your inilueiic(« with vonr Hocks to lead theiii to the peformanc(> of these promoting it, as circumstances will permit. For both jiurposes you must be aware of the great advantage of furnishing them with a goon ahsay, ev(Mi unto the end of tlie world.* A Charj^e which enjoins instruction in the attributes of the Deity, aiul in the duties arisinji; from the relationship which by the Christian covenant we bear tc the Creator, Itedeemer, and Sanctifier, — principles of f ' 't and works which oup^ht to be constantly represented to our hearers as indispensable. Further, in our discourses we ought to explain to our hearers the offices of the Church, exhibiting their scriptural and spiri- tual excellence ; from tiuu» to time also, the j)rimitive nature of her constitution ; and, on the festivals and fasts, the striking and particular olyects to be commemorated on those days, should be specially notictd, and practically improved. This is the more incumbcMt on us, as these institutions are inhr)\'Miited, or /ilstvijanfrd by many j)ersons, because they are very little acquainted with the subject. In these tinu's also of liberal, but loose views, of high and serious matters in Church and State, in moi'ality and religion, the superiority of our genuine Catholic and Apostolic i)rinciples and practice, in most res]>ects, as com- pared with other Churches, ought to be plainly and strongly in- (Milcated. I speak not Avith reference to individual character, jr individual prei)aration for eternity, nor with reference to any minor cercunouies in themselves of an indifferent luiture : in these points I am averse to invidious comparisons ; and, with regard to them, I am not prepared to challenge superiority for ourselves. I speak of the general outline of the plan of our Zion,and the peculiar and characteristic principles of her worship and constitution. In doing this, I most sincerely deprecate all want of charity ; but in a just and fair discussion, we shall gain, not lose by a candid enquiry. On the subject of Public Worship I must add, that a regular order of appointment as to place, and punctuality of attendance as to time, are points of importance highly requisite to the due I)erformance of it. It is therefore desirable that each missionary should not celebrate it at more than two places, and they not many miles apart, on the same Sunday. In general, the same two places ought to be worthy of preference, on the Sunday, to any other plate. Tlie Offices of the Church claim our particular attention, but the Umited time allotted to one discourse compels me to make a selection of those which are peculiarly interostiug. The Sacrament of Baptism stands first in injpoitance, in nmny points of view. It is the threshold of our entrance into the Church, and all its privileges. It embraces all the condi- tions of the covenant which God has vouchsafed to make with us, through Jesus Christ, and it seals them to us by water «and the spirit. A good understanding of the letter and spirit of this iSacrament includes a thorougii knowledge of the principal doctrines and precepts of the Christian religion ; but this know- ♦ Matt, xxviii. 19, 20. « iprofit- lations, n, and tilings til y;>" which in tho iristian jficr, — istiuitly hearers tl spiri- ^tiire of :inecause their infnrnmtion respecting tlie office and order for the adminis- tration of this Sacrament, aspreserihed by onrCliurch, is usually verv deficient. In no other Church, in n^y opinion, is the insti- tr.tfon so fully and correctly, according to Scripture, set forth as ir, our othce. I know it is objected to by many, but this ])reju- dice, for if 1 am right I am justified in calling it jirejudice, I attribute to erroneous views on tlie subject, early imbibed, and subsetiuently confirmed by wrong but common usage. J make these observations, aftt;r having once entert.iined doubts myself as to the just propriety of our Baptismal Servl'-e, and after dili- gent inquiry which resulted in conviction and sober satisfaction. It follows, that I am anxious you should guard your flocks against the errors alluded to ; and that I should counsel you to be watchful and diligent in conveying to them a compndien- sive view of the obligations and privileges of this Sacrament, together w ith a good understandinj, >f the excellent exi)ositi<)n of them offered us in the service of the Church. In order to this, at least for the benefit of tho younger [)art of your flock, yon are furnished with a Catechism, or sumnuiry of faith and practice, to be learned by all before they come to be confii-med by the liishoj) ; and the rubrics and canons of the Church j)rescribe great and constant attention to the ofl^ice of catechising. In tliis compendium of doctrinal and jiractical Christianity, the duties of repentance and renouncing the world, of faith and obedience, of i)rayer, and 2>ci"forming the Sacra- ments, are laid down in a i)erspicuous manner ; but explanaticm and a further representation of our Christian profession and vow in Jiaptisni are required, in order that tlsoy may be profitably learned. This instruction you are ])articularly called nj)on to give ju-eviously to the celebration of the rite of Confirmation in your several Cures ; which circumstance of itself tends to show the im{)ortance of the duty, and the advantage of the rite. Con- firmation is a special provision in our Church, and in most of the Churches of CJhrist, for the accomplishment of the object I have been ])ressing upon you, namely, the confirming young ])ers( -is in the knowledge and practice of their 15a])tismal Cove- nant. You must exhort them to prepare for the office by dili- gent study of the subject, accompanied with hearty prayer to (xod for increase in the manifold gifts of grace. Its usefulness in these resj)ects must recommend it to our particular attention ; and the high estimation in which it was held by the Apostles is manifist from several passages of Scrij)turc. St. Paul classes it with the elements of our religion, among the rudiments we must learn pi-eparatory to our striving to go on to perfectioTJ. [lecoraieetw it v.itli the first principles of Christianity in these words : Leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go »n unto j)orfectiou ; not layir.g again the foundation of repeii- ^ince from dead works, and of faitl> towards God, of the doc- trine of Baptism, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.* ♦ Heb. vi. 1,2. t 2 8 li I have exhorted you to instruct your flocks in a just and comprelu>nsive view of the Sacrament of liaptisui, and its administration in our CJhurch ; and for your assistance in the fuL ilmont of this inijiortant object, I have pointed out to you the advantajie and nijcossity of jiayiu}; attention to the f,'reat duty of Catechisiui^ the youn^ peoph?, and preparinj^ them for the Apostolic rite of Confirmation. A thorough acupiaintance with this institution insures a good and profitalile knowledge of the princi[des of nu)ral and religious instruction. Sucli a pre- paration is insisted on in our Clnirch ; and bringing up young people in this nurture and admonition of the Lord is required of parents and sponsors, schoolmasters and clergymen. The edu- cation, therefore, of the rising generation, is very ])articularly provided for, so much so, that I can not well see how any pe»-';un acquainted with the spirit and precepts of the Bibl'-, or the fundamental institutions of our Church, can do OLuerwise than recommend and supjiort the general education of the poor, at least in the first elements of learning. To you, my Reverend Brethren, I shall only observe, that the proper use of our liturgy, and devout joining in it, independently of other primary duties connected with the subject, require that every individual of the congregation should be able to follow the clergyman in the service. If any one of my hearers entertain doubts as to the expediency of universal education, I only request him to direct his view and judgment to the probable effects of a good educa- tion ; for I am persuaded he will find, on fair examination, hi? objections applicable only to a bad and di^cient, nut to a (jood and religious one, which alone is the instruction we desire. After Confirmation follows the duty of preparing for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. No office of our ministry is more important, as none offers so frequent and great opportunity of giving godly instruction, and serious advice. The plainness of the duty acknowleged by all, and the benefits of it so striking and extensive, make every man who has anv degree of reflec- tion, uneasy under the neglect of them, or in some degree de- sirous of partaking. Of this Avoll-grounded cause of anxiety a Clergyman should avail himself, by representing the undutiful and unsatisfactory state of every one who is P'*t a Communicant ; by explaining the nature of repentance and faith, and the offer and promise of the gifts of the Spirit to all who heartily seek for them ; by exhorting his hearers to improve the means of grace, and of growing in virtue and faith, esi)ecially that of remembering our Lord in the way positively commanded, and particularly blessed by him to those who worthily receive this holy Sacrament. The subject includes all other Christian duties besides many peculiar to itself, and is very affecting to every one who has ears to hear, or a heart to feel. The terrors of the Lord are not to be disguised ; they arouse many a careless sinner ; '»ut the love of Christ in living such a life on earth as he endured, and dving such a death as he suffered for us, must constrain to sorrow for sin, and hatred of it, every heart which is not exces- sively hardened by its deadening and worst effects — must move to love of God, and comfort and hope in Him, every one who contemplates His Son dying on the Cross for our sins, and rising 9 just and and its •e in the it to you ,he great them for laintance vledge of ich a pre- jp young quired of The edu- rticularly uy pc»":vin <;, or the wise than 3 poor, at Reverend Lir liturgy, ary duties ual of the an in the s as to the 11 to direct ood educa- nation, hi? a (jood and |ng for the ministry is jportunity plainness 90 striking of reflec- degree de- anxiety a ! undutiful municant ; the offer A-tily seek means of y that of ,nded, and 'ceive this [tian duties every one ' the Lord [nner ; ' »ut endured, Insti'ain to Inot exces- Aist move one who ,nd rising a<'iiin for our justifioation ; and this is the love of (Jod, tliat wc k"*')) his conunaudnuMits.* Dwell upon this p(>worfui nu«ans of inlluenciug vour hearers. Clirist was lifted uj) on the ('ross to draw all uieii unto him; to draw them with cords of a man, with hands of love,t with every huiuan and aftectionate induce- ment and endearment. Shew theiu his love, his agony and hloodv sweat, his cross and i)assion, his precious death and burial his irit, to al)ido in the hearts of the faithful ; goinfj; to prepare a place for us ; eomiiiLr atjiiin to receive us to himself. Is not this a messaj^e of peace ; and should not you be tlie messenj:(ers to all within your reacli and j>ower ? Praise God for the office ; and cheerfully fulfil it. Suffer not vour de-iponding brother to exclaim : Is there no balm in (lilead ; IS there no i^hysician there ? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered ?* Pour oil into the bleeding wounds jind souls of your sick peojde ; conu) ajifain and again to them ; be their physicians ; be instruments in God's hand of good to tliem, of glory to him ; and be thankful for such an op- portunity of profit and usefulness to your own immediate congre- gations and to his Church at large. More I need not say ; yon are I trust, vc a |y and determined, like the good Samaritan, to execute your !• b;mr of love, at once with tenderness and zeal. From the consideration of public or official duties, I j)roceed to making a few i-emarks on the importance of your individual character and th(> effects which yourexample is fitted to produce on your flocks and hearers. But as I have already detained yon so long, I must in a great measure leave this part of my duty to a future oi)portunity. Jt is obvious that unless your own conduct coi'respond with your counsel, public and private, and your life with your doctrine and sermons, the authority of what you say, the efficacy of your admonitions will be greatly diminished, — almost done away ; in- deed, with some hearers, not only your own sincerity, but even the very truth itself of the word, which you preach, will be called in question. Your good example, therefore, in all the duties and concerns of life is most powerful in its effects on all who see and hear you. You in particular, must be an example of the be- lievers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.f You must adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all thingSjJ and be an ornament as well as a pillar to the Church. Thus, you will recommend the word of life as well as yourselves, and gain some, who otherwise would be deaf to your exhortations, and inaccessible to your influence. You must abstain from en- tering into pursuits of business, or of profit beyond what is plainly expedient for the good of your people, or the comfort of your families : and you must not sacrifice valuable time and talents in giving way to the temptations of company or of amusements, which Avould interfere wjih paying due attention to the high offices of your calling, and with the character of usefulness, dili- gence, and devotedness to the service of God and your people, which you should be zealous to maintain. In this country, es- pecially, it is difficult to enter into concerns of business, or of profit, without encountering unlooked for trouble or failure ; and with regard to amusement, general opinion, I would say, makes peculiar moderation and restraint incumbent ji you. Although there are bounds to the duty of not offending your weak brother, yet, I am persuaded, you do not wish to narrow them to ques- * Jer. viii. 22. t 1 Tim. iv. 12. ^ Tit. ii. 10. 'M 11 for the kvard in hearts vjriixix to I should ])()Wor ? th'r not Gilead ; li of the hleedini? again to hand of 5I1 an op- [» congre- ,ay ; yon xitan, to id zeal. I j)roc'eed ndividual produce [lined yon ly duty to pond with r doctrine •y of your away ; in- I, but even be called duties and 10 see and of the be- n faith, in ionr in all le Church, ourselves, lortations, I fronn en- is plainly [rt of yonr talents in lusements, , the high [iness, dili- Lir people, (untry, es- ness, or of [lure ; and ay, makes Although k brother, In to ques- tionahU' limits ; and St. ViuiVs oxaniple recorded to us is a perfect one for our imitation. . , , But to elevate you a!»()ve entaiinlmg yourselves with the aft'airs of this life,'' its business, (»r its pleasures-— to make your oondutt and example u livinj; sermon, a lesson to your Hoeks— ronsider vour hi^^h vocation, your cure of souls, yt .ir reward in heaven. Vou are watciimen to warn peojjle of their sins ; am- bassadors for Christ, to pray them in his stead, be ye reconciled to God ;t pastors to lead them to the fountains of everlasting life, to gather tliem into the fold of Christ, to i)resent them to liiiii at his coniin!^-, tiien to be yimr joy and crown of rejoicing it and, hnally, to he joined witii them in everlasting worship, praise, and glory, in heaven. Consider the value and immorta- lity of souls ; tlieir life and happiness, or death and nusery, — eternal ; the death of Christ, his sorrow, such as was no man's sorrow, for their sakes ; their blood recpiired at your hands, if vou do not warn them of their danger, and tet?' ; them their duty. Then, the cares of this world will not occupy your hearts and minds ; the vanities of this life will not divert your thoughts nor draw you oflP from the realities and eternity of th(! next. Your care will be to win souls to Christ : to be watchful over them as one that must give an account ; to preach Christ Jesus, the Lord, and yourselves their servants for Jesus' sake :§ your j>leiisure will be to conduct them in the course of righteousness and religion, her ways of pleasantness, and her paths of peace ;|| and your reward will be turning many to rigiiteonsness, and shining as the stars for ever and ever.H Yon will perfomi the public services of the Church, and her offices, in the house of God, and in private, to the sick, :ts well as the whole, with the spirit, and with the understanding also, in tlie form and power of Godliness ; and your people will catch their spirit, partake of tlieir power, and rise and sit together with yon in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.** You will instruct the lambs of your flock in the principles of the doctrine of Christ, lead them on to confirmation in their duty, and in the promises of God ; and so prepare them to be fed with the bread of life, to fulfil the Sacraments of our Lord, to walk in truth, and finally to be car- ried by the angels into Abraham's bosom, and to sit down with him in the Kingdom of Heaven. Thus you will be an example of ihe holy properties and praiseworthy i)ractices which you precL'li to others, going before them in the ways which they are to follow, holding forth the word of life in your conversation, as well as in your doctrine. Thus, you will make full i)roof of your ministry, save yourselves, and those that hear you, and finish your course with joy.ft Your harvest will be gi'eat ; and if sometimes, in this diversified field of human life, you sow in tears, yet you shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weep- eth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with re- joicing, bringing his sheaves with him-JJ A few words more, and 1 have done. We cannot sep'^rate on this solemn occasion without looking back tr the loss ih's Diocese has sustained in the death of the late Bishop. We have *2Tim. ii. 4. t 2 Cor. v. 20. 1 1 Thes. ii. 19. § 2 Cor. iv. 5. || Prov. iii. 17. ^ Dan. xii. 3. ** Ephe. ii. 6. ft Jeulis' Devotion. %t Ps. cxxvi. 6. I: 12 condoled with you on the decease of our excellent friend and couus'jlior ; wo have reflected on the t^reatness of my rospoHNi- bility and ciuirf,a?, and tiie increased measure of patience, bro- therly kindness, and charity, desired by me from you, on my succession to such a predecessor. Of your readiness to aftbrd it me, J have valued proofs, and well founded persuasion. I solicit {our assistance also in my oversight and ride over this extensive )iocese, your freedom in communicatinur(liased with his own blood,* I beseech your aid and counsel. 1 beg your prayers also, prayers that we may be useful to each other, to our flocks, and to the Church of God in tiiis Diocese, yea, to all Christian people dispersed throughout the world ; for thr prayers of the righteous avail much. I promise you mine, anu my assistance to the best of my power. May God give the increase. May we persevere to plant and water, and ajjprove ourselves as faithful labourers in the vineyard of our master. May we be examples to the flock of God which is a'aong us, that when the chief Shep- herd shall appear, we may receive a crown of glory, that fadeth not away,+ * Acts, XX. 28. t I Pet. v, .1. ;<*Jt..'' ■If '•I ii ' I I T li ' I \f To face page. 13. in ■1. n ■t .1 I ■a TALE OF LAKE HURON, AN UrPEH CANADIAN TAI.E. From thr Ticfort of the Sor'nii/ at Toronto, f^/>j>cr Canada, cttaUif/ud in UJ^tO, " For cinllsiiKj and cunnrtiinj the Ivdian.i, and ]>ropa- gathiij the (So^pil amouijd the di.j>ir Canada, of ichirli the liii^ho/j of Quehec was Prcmlent. In th(> wiiitor of UKi2, I was led, partly by business and partly hy tlio novelty of the onterj)ris •, to walk fronj the Indian estahlishnient at Coldwater, on Lake Huron, to the Sault St. Marie, m\ the Kiver Severn, which joins that Lake with the Narrows of liake Sinieoe, a distance of about four hundred miles. The Lake was well frozen, and the ice moderately covered with snow ; with the assistance of snow shoes, we were enabled to travel the distance of fifty miles a day ; but my business not requirinn;' any exj)edition, 1 was tempted to linj^er auion;n triumphant. Near the close of a lon^ and fatiguinj; day, my Indian p^nido came ou the recent track of a sinji^le Indian, and anxious to jdcase me, jmrsued it to the head of a very deep bay. \Ve])assed two of those hole.s in the ice which the Indians use for fishing, and at one of tliem noticed, from the quantity of blood on the snow, that the sjjcar had lately done considerable execution. At a very short distance from the shore, the track led us past the remains of a wit^wum, adjoining to which we observed a larj^e canoe, and a small hunting canoe, V)oth carefully laid up for the winter. After a considerable ascent, a narrow winding path brought u« into a deej) hollow, about four hundred yard.-* from the l)ay. Here, surrounded on every side by hills, on the nuirgin of one of tlie smallest inland laKes, we came to a wig- wam, the smoke from wliich shewed lis tluit it was o( cupied. The path for a considerable distance was lined on both sides by billets of firewood, and a blanket, cleaner than usual among Indians, suspended before the entrance, gave me at the very first a very favourable oj)inion of the inmates. I noticed on the right hand a dog train, and on the left two pair of snow shoes and two barrels of salt fish. The wigwam was of the square form, and so large, that I was sui-prised to find it occupied by two Indians only — a young man and his wife. We were soon made wxdcome, and 1 had leisure to look round mo in admiration of the comfort displayed in the arrange- ment of the interior. A covering of the fresh branches of tlie young hendock was neatly sj)read all around. In the centre «)f the right hand side as we entered, the master of the lodge was seated on a large mat ; his wife occupied the station at his left hand ; good and clean mats were spread for myself and my guide — my own being opposite the entrance, and my guide ' P 14 o(!cupvini:f tho romaininsif sido of tho wiofwam. Tliron do^^s, woll coiiditioMrd, iiiid of a larj;«( lirccil, liiy Itcforo tlu' tirt'. So mucli for till! livt' stock. At tlu? back of tlic wife I Haw suHpondcd iioar tlic do(»'* a till can, full of water, with a small tin cup ; next to it, a mat filled with tin dishes and wooden spoons of Indian manufacture ; ahovt^ that were several p(n'tions of female dresn ornamental Ii^^^'^mU'^'s, two showy sh;iw!s, \e. ; a small chest and a haLf were hehind Ikm* upon the ;;round. At the hactk of tho Indian wore Hus|)ended two spear heads of three pronj^'s each, liu American riHe, an I'in;,'iiHli fowlin;i;-piece, and an Indian Chief pioci', with shot and bullet ])()uches, and two powder horns ; there were also a hiirhly ornamented capuchin, and a ]>air of now blanket le;,'f,'in,i(s. The corner was occupied by a small red ])aint(id cln^st ; a inocoah of suijar was jdaeed in the corner on my ri;,'ht hand, and a barrel of Hour, half empty, on the rif^ht hand of my Indian /^niide. In the centre, as usual, we had a bri;,'ht bla/in^' fire, over which three kettles pive jiromise of one of tho comforts of weary travellei's. Our host had arrived but a few minutes before us, and was busied in pullin already had abundance, and still retained some few sUins, m hich he hoped, during the winter, to increaso to iin amount suthcient to purchase him the iiMlul;;ence of u harnd of pork, and further clothin','' for hiln^elf ane;^inled hy rellections on /Ac y'nn/U nii'inis hy which a n>in blanket after tho iapso of «'ij,ditoen months ? Tho s(>cond sumiui'r has arrived since my last visit; the wij^wamon the lakeshore, the fit residence of sununer, is unoccupied the Hre is still burning' in the wiirwani of winter; bnt th(> situation which had Wiirmth and ((uiet to recommend it at that season when col make his purchase. 'rin» trader presented him with a plu^ of toltacco and a pip(^ on his entrance, and oftered hint n H^hiNs of whislcey, which he civilly hut resolutely d«'elined. The trader was occupi<'d with otiior custonu'rs, hut s(»on noticed tho rosp(M*tal)le collection of furs in tlu^ pack of the poor Indian ; and this tiDiiiiiiiilli/ ('hri!it'id thetn for his own. Tho poor Indian njust he his victim : tor not expecting; to Ik' ahht to imposimpon him unless he made him drunk, he determined that what he could not accomplish opcMily, he wiudd still accompli.sh by indirect means. Ah soon as the ston; was cleared of other cuNtomers, he entered into conversation with tin* Indian, and invited him to join him in a ^lass of cid(>r, which he nnhesitatin^dy (free from f^uile himself, ho had no suspicions) accej)tod. The c'lili'r vii» mliiil irilh hi'dndy, and soon J>e;fan to aft'ect the mind of the j)oor Indian ; a second and a third ^\ush wt're administored hy this Christian demon, and tho Indian hecame completely intoxicatcMl. In this state the trader Indian once broken, his pride of spirit, and consequently his firmness, is ^one ; he be- came a confirmed drinker ; his wife's and his own ornamental dresses, and at lenj^th all the furniture of his wiijwam, even the guns and traps u])on which his huntinf» depended, wore all sold at the store — for whiskey. When I arrived they had been two days withont food, and tho Indian had not energy to save himself and family from starvation. All the arguments v hich occurred to me I made use of to convince him of his folly, Jtnd to induce him even now to return to his own old paths, to begin life anew, and redeem the cha- racter which had been to him before an unfailing source of j)ride and happiness. He heard me in silence. I felt that I should be distressing them by remaining all night, and, therefore!, with a heavy heart, prepared to set out again, grieved and disa])j)ointed at the disastrous change I have witnessed. Before I departed 1 gave the Indian a dollar, desiring him to purchase food with it at the nearest store, and promising shortly to sec him again. I had not proceeded far on my journey, when I reflected that by staying with them for the night, and in the morning 17 pliinn- ulty I with a him a . 'I'ho od the 1 ; uiul . Tho nMo to (>(l that HiipliHh f other III, and :atiiiuly d. The mind of UHtercd njdotely It it waH I he had lie had nly one s dial)o- tliat for sleopinj^ dian re- ■I, and a (Ided to she too beyond \) there on, his he be- .mental ven the all sold en two himself ^e of to return i;he cha- >f ])ride iould bo l, with a Ipointed ])artod 1 with it lin. eflected lorning rcnewinjx mv Holicitattnnfl to th(«ni, I nii^Mit pvon yet assist to otf'et't a chanL^e. I theri'fore titrnrd hack, and in about two hours arrivcu at tho wij^wain. Tlie Indian had hH out for the Htore |)ut was not yet return(>d. IliN wife istill n>uniined H(>ated wher<> I left her, and during' the whole niirjit (thi^ Indian never roniini; Ituek) neither moved or raised her hea Indian, lie luid come ther(> the ev(>nin^ersation. They conducted me to their school, its teacher Avas a grand-daughter of the lay reader. Slie possess- ed a sweet countenance and gentle manners, and with character- istic sweetness and simplicity, employed herself at the spinning wheel when not absorbed in the labours of instruction. Most of her pupils read intelligibly, and replied with readiness to questions from Scripture History, Writing and Arithmetic were well ex- emplified by the elder ones, but those works of science with which the shelves of our libraries are stored, and under which they groan, had not found their wav to this happy retreat th had learned what those books of science can never teach- Enough for man to know That virtue alone gives liappinesH beloM'. and consequently among the leai'ners was visible, Avhat does not always distinguish our better endowed and more highly in- structed seminaries, docility, subordination, and profound at- tention to every precept and illustration. Habits of application and a desire for knowledge were infused into all ; so trained up were they in industry, according to the precept of St. Paul, Titus, iii. 14, ** Let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary '* uses that they be not unfruitful," that even the boys, in the in- terval of their lessons, were busily engaged in knitting stockings for winter. To the simple admonitions which I gave to them, they listened with respect and reverence : and ere they received the parting blessing,roseand repeated a fewpassages from the inspired volume, and lifted up their accordant voices, chaunting " Blessed " be the Lord God of Israel, for he hath visited and redeemed " his people." SECOND VISIT TO THE PATRIARCH, OR THE LODGE IN THE WILDERNESS. With the light of the early morning I commenced my journey once more to visit my secluded and inteiesting friends. Autumn had already infused chillness into the atmosphere, and somewhat of tender melancholy pervaded the heart, nature seems to regard with sadness the passing away of the glories of summer, and to robe herself as it were for humiliation. 21 As the sun increased in power and brilliance, more of cheer- f'lilnoss overs])road the landscape. The jjines were busily dih- stMuinatinf^ their win^'ed seeds — the germ of future forests. Like ins(^rts, with a floatinj^ motion, they fspread around for miles. J.jir"e droves of swine made tlieir repast upon this half ethereal food. How mindful is nature's God of even his humblest jieiisioners. Ah 1 ap})ro}iehed the cluster of cottage.*i, which now assumed the appearance of a village, the eldest son advanced to meet me. His head declined like one struggling with a grief he would fain endeavour to subdue — taking my hand in both of his, he raised it to his lips. Neither could speak a word — but it was clearly written on his expressive countenance — come «iuickly ere he die. We entered together the apartment of the good old patriarch — one glance convinced me that he was not long to be numbered among us — that his sand was fast running out — and that he was hastening to be "gathered to his fathers." His posterity were gathered round his dying bed in sorrow, bui, their sorrow was ijot as those without hope — ho had taught them while living, to look through things temi)oral to things eternal — and the fruit of his lessons was visible ir. the weejnng resignation of all. He was pale and fearfully emaciated ; but as I spoke of the Saviour, who " went not up to joy until he first suffered pain," his brow again lighted up with the calm expression of one who knew that his " May to eternal joy was to suffer with Christ" — who knew that his "door to eternal life was gladly to die with •Jesus." Greatly comforted by prayer, he desired that the holy connnunion might be once more administered to him and his children before his departure. There Mas a separation around his bed, those who had been accustomed to partake it with him drew near, and knelt around the dying man. Fixing his eyes on the others, he said, with an energy of tone which ^ve thought had forsaken him — " Oh my children will ye bo thus divided at the last day !" A burst of waihng grief was the reply. Never, never will the awfulness of that solemn scene be effaced from my remembrance ; the expressive features, speaking even in death — the thrilling responses of the venerable servant of God, into whose expiring body, the soul seemed to return with power, that it might leave the last testimony of faith and hope to those he loved, are among theunfadingimagery of my existence. The spirit seemed to kindle more and more in its last lingering uound the thresh-hold of time, and in a tone, whose clearness - .0 emphasis surprised us, the departing saint breathed forth a ' ss iig on those who surrounded him, " in the name of that God V, f >e peace passeth all understanding." A.iei-e was an interval, during which beseemed to slumber — whispers of hope (" if he sleep, Lord, he shall do well") were heard around his couch _, that he might wake and be refreshed. At length his eyes slowly unclosed ; they were glazed and deeply sunk in their sockets. Their glance was long and kind upon those who hung over his pillow. His lips moved, but now no longer audibly — bowing my head more closely, I found that he wa,s speaking of " Him who is the resurrection and the life." A d3 I ^2 I nliglit shuddering; passed over his frame, and the venerable man wa« at rest for ever. The voice of weeping arose from among the children, who had not been summoned to the bed of death, and ere I had at- tempted, or could attempt consolation, the lay reader, with an unfaltering tone pronounced — "The Lord gave, and the Lord " liath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." Deep silence ensued — it seemed as if every heart was in- stalling him who spake in the place of the father and governor who had departed. It was a spontaneous homaj'e to the divine ordinance, an acknowledgment of the right of primogeniture, which no politician could condemn. He stood amongst them in the simple majesty of his birthright. — Gen. xliii. 33. A Reuben and a Piiest, to guide his people m tlie w.ay everlasting. It was as if the mantle of an arisen prophet had descended upon him, as if those ashen lips had broken the seal of death to utter " be- " hold my servant whom I have chosen." Every eye fixed upon him its expression of fealty and love. Gradually the inhabitants retired to their respective habita- tions. Each individual paused at the pillow of the departed patriarch, to take a solemn and final farewell ; and some of the cliildren climbed up to kiss the marble face, so long the object of their infantine affection. I was left alone with the lay-reader and the p ' The enthusiasm of the scene had i)assed away, and the to. of the son triumphed. Passed years rushed liki? a foaming tii. over his memory. The distant but undimmed impressions of fancy and of childhood — the planting of that once wild waste — the changes of those fleeting years which hatl sprinkled his raven locked temples with grey hairs — all, all — with their sorrows and their joys, came back full upon his recol- lections, associated with the lifeless image of his beloved sire. In the bitterness of bereavement he covered his face with his hands and wept. The iron frame which had borne the hardening of half a cen- tury, shook like the breast of an infant when it sobbed out its sorrows. I waited until the first shock of grief had subsided, then passing my arm gently within his, I repeated, " I heard a " voice from heaven, saying, write from henceforth, blessed are " the dead which die in the Lord." Instantly raising himself upright, he responded in a voice whose deep inflections sunk into my soul, " Even so saith the spirit, for they rest from their ** labours, and their works do follow them." I remained to attend the funeral obsequies of the patriarch. In the heart of their territory there was a shady dell, sacred to the dead. It was surrounded by a neat enclosure, and planted with trees ; the drooping branches of the willow swept in silenco over the grave of the mother of the colony — near her slumbered the remains of her youngest son. Several other mounds svelled around them, most of which, by their smaller size, told of the smitten flowers of infancy. To this goodly company we bore the last remains of him who had been revered as the father and bright exemplar of them all. With solemn steps, his descen- dants, two and two, followed the ranch loved corpse. I heard a convulsive and suppressed breathing among the more tender of 2ii tlio train ; but when the burial service commenced all was husijod aiul still as ni-lit. And never have 1 more fully realized its surprihiiiir pathos and jjower, tlian when from the centre of tliat deep soTitiide, on tlie brink of that waitinjj ^rave, it poured forth its heavenly consolations. " I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whosoever believeth " in nn; shall not perish, but hath everlasting; Life, Man that is born of a wonuin liath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He conu h up and is cut down like a flower, lie Heeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay. In tlie midst of life we are in death ; of whom may we seek for succour, but of thee, O Lord ! who for our sins art justly displeased at uai Yet, O Lord God most holy, O God most mi^Mity, O holy and most merciful God and Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. Thou knowest Lord, the secrets of our hearts, shut not thy merciful ears to our prayers, but spare us, O Lord most merciful — O God most holy - O God most mighty — O holy and most merciful ISaviour, suffer us not at our last hour, for any })ains of deatii, to fall from thee. Circumstances compelled me to leave this mourning com- nuinity innnediately after committing the dust of their pious ancestor to the earth. They accompanied me some distance on my journey, and our farting was with mutual tears. Turning to' get one more glimpse of them, as the'.r forms faded in the distance, 1 heard the faint echo of a clear voice ; it was the lay- reader speaking of the hope of the resurrection — " If we believe " in Jesus." Full of thought, I pursued my homeward way. Is devotion never encumbered or impeded by the splendour that surrounds her ? Amid the long aisles of tiie lofty Cathedral — the throng of rich stooled worshippers — the melody of the solemn-toned organ — does that incense never spend itself upon earth, which should rise to the throne of heaven i On the very beauty and outward glory of its ordinances, may not the spirit proxully rest (alas, too often, as these, and other deserted solitudes proclaim) and go no more forth to the work of benevolence, in seeking out Christ's scattered fold ? or spread its wings at the call of faith, to carry the blessed truths of redeeming love, to the utmost bounds of the universe. Yet surely, neglected though it be, there is a reality in reli- gion, though man too often cheats himself with the shadow. Here have I beheld religion in true simplicity, disrobed of all pomp and circumstance, yet with a power to soothe the pas- sions into harmony, to maintain the virtue, in daily and vigorous exercise, and to give victory to the soul, when death vanquishe.<3 the body. I took the lesson to my heart, and when religious feeling has languished or grown cold within me, I have again rekindled the tiame by the remembrance of " these few sheep in " the wilderness." 1 Sam, xvii. 28. t <:. ii i-i INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNT OF SOCIETY. THE TORONTO Previous to the insertion of the letters and journals which shew the progress of the henevolent exertions of the late Bishop of Quebec, in conjunction with the Society established at Toronto, in 1830, ** for Convertimj and Cmlizimf tha Indians^ and " Propnijatincf the (ion/tel amoiuj the d^nitute Settlers in Ujiper Canadn,*^ it may be incumbent upon me to give some general information of the origin of that society, and the more so, as since the lamented death of the venerable JJishoj) of Quebec, (in pur- suance of directions received from him on his recovery from his first attack,) I have determined in future to carry on, through its instrumentality, the work in which 1 have been, since 1834, en- gaged as the solitary agent of the Bishop of Quebec, and trustee for the subsidies raised bv me among his friends. The arrange- ment of this matter, made by the IJishop of Montreal, will be found in the Appendix to this volume. With respect to the society, its views, and its claims upon the Christian feelings of the British community, I cannot do better than reprint the introductory account given in its first year's report, dated October, 1831, premising only that it pos- sesses all those advantages for prompt and useful management ^ which hKol knoidedae of local clrcumMances, in such a case particularly afford, and in which view it seemed peculiarly pointed out as the channel, (in connection with the succeeding Bishop) for the Upper Canada Travelling Mission Fund hereafter to work with. Whenever a body oi Christians is called into existence, it is imperative upon them to labour for the increase of their numbers by the local dissemination of the divine truths of which they are in possession. If it be not unreasonable to suppose that their distribution into several parts of the woild is over-ruled by a wise Providence, for this especial purpose, they are called upon to consider whether by selfish reserving, or inactively commu- nicating religious knowledge, they do not, in fact, frustrate the grace of God. Accordingly, such a consideration has seldom failed to operate powerfully upon all Christian communities, wherever established, in times ancient and modem. The sacred use to which Great Britain, at this day, puts the enlargement of her empire in remote counties, is to impart to them the religious faith to which she owes her own superiority ; — and it is before her influence, thus exercised, more than of any other nation, that superstition and ignorance are fast disappearing from the globe. While her other dependencies exhibit more striking in- stances of this fact, the land in which we live sufficiently attests it ; where, it must be acknowledged to the honour of Christians of all denominations, much has been done, both among them- selves, for their better edification, and among the benighted Heathens whom they found in occupation of the soil. The Church of England Clergy, occupying long established stations, have not always had that command over the Indiav' population, who are migratory in their habits, and ever shifting from one hunting ground to another, which is necessary to make m « as. ■i I Uo en- jiny groat progress in tho work of tlieir conversion. Moreover the hir<;(! iuhiitions of their own couiitryincii, contiiumlly mudo to their clmi'j^^e, iritltoiit an if additional adequate jtroriniou, have latterly eaUed for tlieir exclusive attention. Alive, however, to the inijjortance and oblifj;ation of keepiiifif the conversion of the natives in view, the Clergy and Laity of tiie Church of England in tiiis province began to think of other means of effecting an object so desirable ; and accordingly projected a society, under which Christian teachers should be expressly provided for the Indian populativ)n, wherever it should present itself in sufHcient numbers : might be commended for any considerable length of time, or held out a hojjc of becoming permanently settled. This excellent design was brought under public consideration at a meeting called at York, October 2Uth, 1830, which issued in tho formation of tlie ])roposed society, under the name of *' The " Society for Converting and Civilizing the Indians in Upper " Canada." PerJiaps a short summary of the address of the Lord Bishop of Quebec, who was called to preside on that occa- sion, will convey the best information as to the views of the in- stitution, which his Lordship so ably assisted to call into exis- tence, llaving explained that the intention of the meeting was to form a society whose object should be to bring the Indians of this country to the knowledge of true religion, and the comforts of civilized life, his Lordship proceeded to state, with regard to the services to be rendered by the society, that they might be directed to various points, and such as the labours of other denominations had never reached. As a primary measure he would suggest the expediency of keeping up the communication opened with the Indians on the north shore of the Lake Huron by the Rev. G. Archbold, P. G. F. P., who, with true missionary zeal, had himself resided among them the greater part of the sunnner, and at last upon his own departure, left them to the care of a gentleman (Mr. Cameron,) who voluntarily undertook to continue their instruction. (To this mission Mr. M'M. was afterwards appointed. See his letters.) There existed also a body of Indians on tho shores of Lake St. Clair, (The Monsecs and iJear Creek. See ]Mr. Flood's letters,) to whom no mission- ary liad hitheito found his way, and the society might be the first to convey to them the glail tidings of salvation. Though much had been done for the six nations on the grand river by the New J'jngland Company, there werestill powerful calls for further assistance in that quarter. The Mohawks, in the IJay of Quinte, he had no doubt, would attract the interest of the society, as would also, he thought, notwithstanding their distance, a tribe of natives already settled in villages at the mouth of the River Columbia, and rei)resented by Governor Simpson, of the Hud- son's Bay Company, to be a mild and docile peoj)le, ripe for religious and general improvement. The funds of the society might also, he conceived, be i)rofitably employed in printing tracts in the various languages of the native tribes, in the esta- blishment of schools among them, and the education of some of their youth for the office of catechists, or even for holy orders. Another meeting was appointed for the 22nd of November. In the meantime there were several subscribers to whom it m i'i ; I , occurred, th it British settlers, wlio are to be found in many parts of the country in a state of entire religious destitution, called as loudly for the interference of the society as the uncon- verted Indians, and that it was no less an object of Christian solicitude to prevent the extinction, than to lif^^hten uj) the flame of Christian knowled<(e. The statement of their opinion at the subsequent meetinff produced so stronjj an impression, that it was resolved, in order to include those objects, to extend the designation of the society, and it was fiiuiUy aj^reed that it should stand as it now ap[)eared in the title page of their reports, and it is to be devoutly hoped, that the association whose designs it indicates, and wliose labours it defines, will become conspicuous not only for its conii)rehensive nominal aim, but also for its actual accomplishment of a correspondent extent of good. The establishment of such an institution must be considered in every way a happy circumstance, but particularly as it pre- sents a rallying point for the Intrinsic energies of the Church of England in this country. Nor can there be a doubt that all conscientious members of her communion will readily avail themselves of the opportunity now oft'ered, of fixing upon a broad and durable basis, a society which shall provide in perpe- tuity, for the maintenance and aisseminatiou of her pure faith and worship throughout the colony. Upon these indeed, as the society rests the most natur.il c!aim, so does she fix her highest expectations ; while in unison with the wishes of its Right Reverend originator, it does not exclude the hope that, as its efforts will be directed to spots where there is an entire destitution of Christianity in any shape, it will not want the good wishes and assistance of Christians of all denominations. The first year of the society's efibrts were confined, by the small extent of their funds, (barely £102,) to the employment, as suggested by the Bishop, of Mr. J, Cameron, at Lake Huron, La Cloche, and Sault St. Marie — to sending the Rev. J. O'Briar. for the purpose of ascei taining the prospects of a mission o\\ Lake St. Clair, and to the support of an interpreter to the Mohawk mission, in the Bay of Quinte. The letters of Mr. Cameron and Mr. O'Brien to Capt. Phil- potts, R.E., the secretary of the society, are the first in the following series, which terminates with the fifth report of 1835. Then follow the letters more immediately connected with the Upper Canadian Travelling Mission Fund of the late vene- rable Bishop. It is much to be regretted that the journals of Mr. Green, which were promised to be here in September, have not arrived in time, but as his letters give a tolerably good in- sight into the state of destitution in which the emigrants have been found ; and prove the justice of the Bishop's repeated calls for aid, I have thought it better not to delay the publication, and I commit it to the world in the hope that, by Divine Grace, it may prove advantageous to all who labour for the spiritual interests of our Canadian brethren, and may not entail any very material loss upon the fund under my own peculiar charge. % rr LETTER FROM MR. .1. D. CAMERON, MISSIONARY. Snvlt St. Marie, Sept. 2iHh, 10:il. Dear Sin, — Inrrivod lioroon the 15th inst., woworosixtocn (lavs on our way, boiiijj very unfortunate with respect to weather, tontniry winds and rain. Our voyajro was one continued scene of danfjers and perils. Whenever 1 look back, it is always with emotions of gratitude and thanks to our Heavenly Father, whose " Hand is not straitened that it cannot save" all such as humbly trust in him. The Indians of Lake Huron are all desirous to liave a niiTiister and a school master on the Manitoulin Islands. I have to intimate to you that four or five Chiefs of the Ottawas liave consented to be instructed in our creed. The^ also wish to settle on their island. An establishment on that island will be attended with enormous expence and trouble. I cannot recommend that particular spot for a villajje, but for a school I can recommend " Petit Courant" on the Manitoulin. Some of the Indians have cleaved a piece of pnnmd, wherein they sow some corn and potatoes. It is the only place where the Indians generally reside in summer and autumn. In Mississahjj^ue, Indians collect in preat numbers in the sprinpf to spear sturjjfcon, whicli abound there. Of the two places, I think the former is preferable. In my humble opinion, a school house and teacher ouffht to be established at this place. There is a very jjreat number of children whose parents are all desirous of having them properly instructed. Should a school be placed here, and another on tlie Manitoulin Island, I can always visit the schools alternately. It is with unfeigned pleasure I now apprize you, that the number of our Christian society is increasing day after day. The Indians are all very willing* to embrace our reliji^ion, and may lie dispose their hearts and minds to receive the offers of salvation by faith in the beloved Son of God. I remain, &c. J. D. CAMERON. To Capt. Philpotts, R.E., Secretary, &c. Toronto. P.S. — The school commenced on the 18th instant, and I am happy to inform you has ever since continued to increase. There are at present eighteen scholars. There is every prospect of an augmentation in the winter. The children are apparently all attached to their teacher, my cousin, who is, on his part, very kind and attentive to them. FROM MR. CAMERON TO CAPT. PHILPOTTS, R.E. SauU St. Marie, 3rd January, 1 832. Dear Sir, — I take the earliest opportunity of informing you, that the conversion of the Indians to the Christian faith is making rapid progress. They are coming in under the pale of salvation day after day, through the tender mercy of our God. The correct number of the converts is not yet ascertained, but I think about fifty-two souls. Our meetings are generally very numerously attended. Our place of worship will soon be, glory to God, too small. We require another house of larger dimen- sions, but it cannot be obtained in this place. We must build one if we want one — and want assistance, for we have no means I i 28 to carry on such oxponsivo undortukinpfs — wo aro, in fact, dosti- tuto of evory tiling'. Tho school iH pretty woll attondrd l»y cliildrcn ; tliorc iin* from ci^'htrN will h(M'ui'i'ie«l into execution next Nutntner. While in Darlin^'- ton, I n'ceive«l much attention and kindnesM from Mr. Warren, and others of the inhahitants, and was treated with the greatest lioHpitality and civility by Mr. LiHter and his family, at wIionc Ikmihc 1 rcHided. On my return to Whithy, T found that Mr. Warren had luHMi ^ood enouf^h to nuiU(> an appointment for me to preach at tlie meetin^r house. 'J'houpfh our meeting was ut ni^'ht, and tho weather rather unfavourable, the confi;re^ation was lar;;e. 'I'ho Kpiscopalians in that township have thu erection of a church in <;ontemplation. As I procoodod from Whitby to Roach, tho weather was mild, but on account of the badness of the r iour's sermon on the moinit. On that occasion some of the members of the church expressed their desire to have the sacrament of the Lord's supperadministered when I shall next visit the township. On tho following Tuesday I preaclied to a numerous con- gregation and baptized thirteen children on the second coucoh- sion of Brock. There I met with a very friendly reception froui tho inhabitants. Mr. Letts, from Ireland, a venerable old man, acted as clerk, and seemed highly pleased in having an oppor- tunity of performing a duty to which he had been accustomed in his native country. It is confidently asserted in Brock that tl 31 thcro iin» lihovo sixty fuinilioM l»ch)n;»inj]f to our rliurfli in that tOWIIMll'p. Iluvinj; coutiiUKMl niyjoiirm'V to TliDriili, I n»ml pniyors and pri'iiclnMl at tin' lionM«( «)f .\Ir, (iil»l>s to a Nniall Init attiM»tiv»« con- ort'^^Mtion, antlainl. Tho nntnlior ofscttliM-s in that township is yi't foinpanitivi'Iy snnill, tho majority of whom are from Kcothmd. On Sunchiv thf'J.'inl DocomluM', I prcH'cofh'd to Mr. Parker's, on tlic shore of Lako Simcoo, at whos<» hons«» 1 read prayors and prcachod to a consich'rahlo nnmltor of vory attontivo pcoph>, who arc principiillv l*ri'shytorians,and hapti/t'dachihl, whoso parents are Kpiscopah'ans. Tho prosp«'(^tH from tho shores of Lnko Himcoo, «>von in winter, are ph'iisin^ and refreshing i» the si^ht, especially after a i)erson has passed throu^di forests, wiiivh, thon^'h jrrand ohjects ot contemplation, aretires(nne to tho inni;^nnation on ac(*onnt of the {gloomy .>.re}j;ation, I was informed, would have been much larjjer if the weather had not been so unfavourable. Mr. Snuilly, at whose house 1 resided while in that townsliip, treated me with great hospitality and kindness. On Sunday the 13th January, I performed divine service and preached at two different places ; the hearers were numerous and attentive, but it is supposed that comparatively few of them are Ki)iscopalian8. There appears to be m\ich diversity of opinion in that township on the subject of relipon. There is a v(>ry new sect in that neighbourhood, called the " Children of I'eace ;" — I had some conversation with Afr. David AVilson, their leader, who behaved to me with great civility, and shewed me his places of worship. One of them is a commodious building in which the people assemble for the purj)oses of i)reaching and singing hymns. In this place is an organ, and other musical instruments are also used. Common prayer fonns no part of their public worship. Besides this meeting house, they have erected e2 ;i 4 [I I: li ! I 'i \'i I it 32 another of considerable mapfnitude, which is built of wood, painted white and {'reen, and ornamented with turrets and spires. Mr. Wilson '» lormed me that this edifice was seven years in building, but that the expense of erecting it is unknown. He said lie could neither tell me the number of the Childreu of Peace, nor state their partin..i;»r tenets. lie never preaches in this large bui'ding ; but Uie people meet iii it once a month to join in a sort of concert of music, and present their offei ings of money. On Sunday the 20th January, I performed divine service, and preached twice at the village of Newmarket. The weatlier was rather unfavourable, but both services were well attended. There ia little union among the inhabitants of these parts in re- gard to r'lligion. The members of our Church, t am informed, reside principally in the village, and they have long had the erection of a Ciiurch in contemplation. Permit me to request that you will accept my sincere thani for your kindness and attention to me, and to assure you that it is with much esteem and respect, I am, Reverend Sir, Your obedient humble servant, A. ELLIOT. TO THE REV. CliARLES MATHEWS, ,, SECRET AaV TO THE SOCIETY, &C. Tecumseth, March 2lst, 1833. Reverend Sir, — I have the honour to transmit to you, for the mformatior. of the society, a brief account of my proceedings since I had the pleasure of seeing you in February last. On my way from York to Penetanguishine I performed divine service at Newn:arket, and had a fine congregation. Being informed by the Rev. Mr. Brough, that some met, ibers of the Church, residing in King, were very desirous of a visit fioxn u Clergyman, I proceeded to that township. There I read prayers, lectured, explained some parts of the Liturgy, and baptized four children. The congregation was numerous, coVisisting chiefly of members of the church. Having reached the township of Tecum seth on Sunday the 10th of February, we had divine service in % baruj the scliool- house not being sufficiently large for the congregatic a. It is supposed that between two and three hundred people were pre- sent. On the following day, being requested by the people, I attended a meeting of the inhabitants of Tecumseth for consi- dering th ? expediency of building a Church. The meeting was not large, but it was unanimously determined that a Church should be erected, and the sura of fifty pounds was immediately subscribed. The site of the proposed Church is or a very excellent lot of land, nearly in the centre of the township, which was granted by the Government for a Chuich and glebe. The 14th of February being appointed as a day of thanks- giving, I preached near the town line, between Tecumseth and West Gwillimbury, to a numerous and attentive congregation ; three children were baptized. On the day following I preached J^3 to a])ovo forty people on tlie fifth concession of Tecmnseth. A {Siiiuluy Hcliool vas established in this to\vnshii» hist summer, which was well attended ; it is about to be recommenced, and I have promised to furnish the children withciitechisms and other !)ooks. On Sunday the lf)th of February, ve had divine service iu Mr Htoddart's barn, in the township of West (Jwillimbury ; it is thought that above two hundred members of the Church were pres(Mit. 1 also lectured in the afternoon near the Penetan- •■•uishine road ; the con^n-ei^ation assembled in a school house, and consisted of a hundred people. A subscrii)tion has lately boen opened in this township for the erection of a Church in a central situation, and siiould the iniialntants continue nnabatin^ in their exertions, a Church will soon be built equal to. that in contemplation in lecumseth. I am informed that the Episco- j)alians are the most numerous denomination of Christians in West Gwillimbury. Havinj^ reached the- town of Innisfil, I preached at the hoiise of Mr. M'Conkey, near th.e Penetariguishine road ; the frost was severe,, and the weathe-- stormy ; Itut Ihouj^h the settlers are compa'*atively few in that part of the township, about t'*' -ty people assembled. On the first Sunday in Lent we had divine service at the liou.soofMr. Mann, at Kempenfelt V>uy ; the weather was in- tensely cold, but the conj^reo^ation was lar;i^e and attentive. (Japtain Oliver, who resides in the township of Oro, about a quarter of a mile from the town plot of Kempenfelt, treated me with the f^reatest civility and kindness. Captain O'Ltrien, (who is at present in En<(land) and ether friends of theChurch, have been endeavouring-, with considerable success^ to obtain subscriptions for the erection of a Church tu Kempenfelt Hay. It is expected that a town will be l)uilt there at no distant period. It is a delif^htful j)lace even at this desolate and .a-eary season ; the sites for building along the banks of tlie Bay are adunrable, and the views are extensive and ])leasing. In the evening of the same day I read prayers and lectured at Mr White's, about seven miles from Kemj)enfelt Bay : my hearers were not numerous, but veiy attentive, and chiefly Church people. On the 27th of February I preached at the house of Mr. Craig, ni the township of Medo'ite ; a considerable number of persons assembled, and [ was informed that if the weather had not been so cold and stormy, die eoiigregation would ?»ave been larger. Having arrived at Penc^tanguishine, I preached twice there on Sunday the 3rd March, to a fine congregation ; all belonging to the Naval and ^[ilitary establishments atte.i ted— four children v^ere baptized. At Penetanguishiue I remained with Mr. Woodin, Lieutenant li.lN., M'ho treated me with much hospi- tality and kiudne.'js, and introduced me to all the officers and I)rincipal inhabitants. I also visited Mr. Mitchell, and other Protestants, who live in a village in the townshij) of Tiny, three mile:; from the military establishment. The majority of the inhabitants are Roman Catholics, who formerly resided on Drunuuond's Island, and they are occasionally visited by a E 3 li! ! r u It r K I. '!i 34 Clergyman of their Cliurcli. I was requested by some sick persons in the neighbourhood of Penelanguishine to administer to them the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. When I was returning from Penctanguishine, I found the snow very deep ; the weatner was severely cold, and travelling difficult. I regret that I was able to labour so little among tiie new settlers in Medonte and Oro. It was my intention to go to the Indian village at Coldwater and the Narrows ; but it has been con- sidered unsafe, during the winter, especially for strangers, to travel on the ice ; and on account of the badness of the roads, and the depth of the snow, it is very diificult to piiss on horse- back through these wild and uncultivated regions. I thought it better to put off my visit to Coldwater until the summer, when I shall be better able also to visit the inhabitants of Oro and Medonte generally. Having returned to Captain Oliver's, in Oro, I preached on the 10th of Marcli at Kempenfelt Bay, to a small, but very atten- tive congregation. In the evening, I performed Divine Service again in Innisfil, at Mr. McConkeys, and though the settlers are comparatively few, tlie hearers were numerous. On the Wednesday following, I preached in the township of Essa, at the house of Mr. Blackstock, about eight miles west from the Penetanguishine road. The congregation consisted of about sixty people, who reside in Essa and Innisfil. Eight children were baptized in this neighbourhood. Here I was desired to administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to a person who has been long sick. When I visited her, a number of the neighbours came in, which afforded me an opportunity of addressing them on the subject of religion. While in Essa I began to feel the effects of a severe cold, and for several days past I have been able to do little or nothing. I feel thankful, however, that I am now much better, and I hope, by God's assistance, to preach in Gwillimbury to-morrow. I am. Reverend Sir, Your obliged humble servant, ADAM ELLIOT. TO THE REV. CHARLES MATHEWS, SECRETARY TO THE SOCIETY, &C. York, \st July, 1833. Reverend Sir, — Permit me to acquaint you with my pro- ceedings, since I last had the honour of addressing you. My health being much improved, I read prayers, and preached on the 22d March to a very attentive congregation in the township of West Gwillimbury. The people there assured me, that they were determined, if possible, to have a Church erected. On the following Sunday, I performed the morning service in the western part of Tecumseth, and baptized five children. The congregation consisted chiefly of Church people. In the evening, I read prayers and preached at the Methodist Meeting- house in another part of the same township. The congregation was large, and the people were principally English. I was happy to find that the inhabitants of Tecumseth had been employing 35 [OT. s, and ition in issured Jhurch Iservice lildren. Iln the [eeting- jgation I ha^py :>loyin{? ccnsidoiable onor^^y in coUoctiu;; suljscriptions for the oreetion of Ju' j)roi)Osed C'liureh. Ilsiviiig arrivud in the township of Mono, I pt'ifornioil Divino Service on Friday, 2J)th March, at the liouse of Mr. Cobean, who resides on the seventh concetision. The hearers were very nnmerous and attentive. Many persons attendc*! from the township of AdjaUi, which ^'^ sitnated immediately on the east side of Alcao. I baptized eigliteen children on that occasion. In Mono, the peophi are principally Protestants. One-luilf of the inhabitants of Adjala are Roman Catholics. The nieml)ers of the Church in these townships are exceedin«;ly zealous, and are very solicitous for a resident Clergyman. The frame of a Church was raised last summer in a central situation, but without aid fi'om some source it will be long, I fear, before they can accomjdish ther undertaking. I was informed by the inhabitants, that the Archdeacon of York first performed the service of our Church in Mono, and that they yet entertain feelings of gratitude for his kindness in visiting their remote townsliip at so early a i)oriod. From Mono I proceeded to Mulmur, and performed Divine Service there on Saturday, 30th March. I had no intention of visiting Mulmur on that occasion, as I supposed the settlers to be very few: but a member of the Church, who resides there, came and requested me to preach in that township and baptize the children. About fifty persons assembled, and twelve children were baptized. Having returned to Albion, I read prayers and preached on the second concession. Though the weather was exceedingly fine, the congregation was not large, as general information had not been circulated among the inhabitants. On that occasion three children were baptized. Having arrived at Newmarket, I performed divine service there on Good Friday. The congregation was respectable and attentive. On Easte/-day, I preached at the same place to a large assemblage of people. On the following Tuesday, as I wa.s returning to the township of Albion, I read prayt'is and prtiiched to a small, but attentive congregation, and itaptized a child in the township of King. I performed divine vice and preached at the different places on the south side of . limi, and baptized several children. On the Sunday, the congregatioM was very numerous, consisting chiefly of emigrants, who have lately settled in that neighbourhood. I am informed, that there a. e about nineti/ famiUes professing to be Episcopalians, within a circle of about five miles round the residence of Mr. Terry, on the south- west corner of Albion. But it is to be apprehended, that they will not long retain their attachment to our Church, if they re- main destitute of her ministraticns. As I continued my journey to Caledon, I read prayers and preached at Mr. Wood's, on the fourth concession of Chingua- cousy, east of Hurontario street. Above twenty persons wer< present, and one child was baptized. Having arrived at Caledon, I read prayers and lectured there, at the house of Mr. Dodds, >\ ho resides near the centre of the township. The congregation was large and attentive. i:i*^^ if 1; 4 11 ■I' h 4 \ r 1 111 t , i M i : 1 i i ' !l! 'I m I ^ ; Ui I !i ill m On Sunday, 21st Ai)ril, as a house could not bo obtained sufficiently large for tliecongrcLMtion, I perfornied divine service in the open air, and had a pulpit made of the branches of ever- greens. Ten children were baptized. It has been ascertained that about forty families of Cliurch people live near together, in the centre of Caledon. After divine service I visited a Sunday scliool and exaniiuod the children, A liumber of young men also attended, whom I heard read in the New Testament. On the foUowing day, I read prayers and lectured in the townsliii. of Erin, which is in tlie Oore district. The hearers were numerouH and attenti .e, and chiefly English. Having returned to tlie township of Chinguacousy, I {ior- formed divine service at thi'ee different places, and baptized a considerable number of children. On Sunday, 20th April, I read prayers and preaciied in Mr. Nixon's barn, on the fourth conces- sion of that township, to a large assemblage of ])eople, who are said to be principally Episcopalians. They are very anxious to have a Church erected. I am informed that above dghty famiUci belonging to the Church reside in that neighbourhood, not more •■.han three and a half miles fi'om the site of the proposed Church. A resident Clergyman is, perhajjs, not more wanted in any ])art of the Home district than in Chinguacousy. On the following Sunday, I road prayers and lectured near tlu? line between Chinguacousy and the Gore of Toronto, to a numerous congregation. In that neighbourhood the people were not permitted to assemble in the school for the performance of divine service ! This exasperated not only the Episcopalians, but also many persons belonging to other denominations. In the evening, I again read prayers, and lectured in another part of the Gore of Toronto to a very attentive congregation. The members of our Church are said to be very numerous in this neighbourhood. On Sunday, lOtli May, I performed divine service twice in Christ's Church, Mimico, and baptized two children. Having proceeded to the township of Whitby, I preached there on Whit-Sunday, at the meeting-house. The congregation, though considerable, was not so large as I expected. General notice had not been given to the people. I was informed that the friends of the Churcli in that township had held meetings respecting the erection of a Church ; but thai nothing more had been done to promote that objerrt on account of some disagree- nuMit which had arisen among the inhabitants respecting the sito of the building. On Sunday the 2n(l June, I read prayers and preached twice at Bowmauville, in the township of Darlington. Though the weather was extremely unfavourable, both services were well attended. A considerable number of English people resident this village, and some of them expressed to me their solicitude for a resident Clergynuin. On the Monday evening following, I read prayers and lectured at the same place. Abotit forty people were present, and one child baptized. [ was requested, the next day, to oflicisite at the funeral of one of the inhabitants of the village. The people seemed affected, and I trust they wer« edified by a lecture which I delivered on that occasion. This .1 37 was the first interment iu the burial j^rouiid at the site of the ])roj)o.seil Church. Having returned to the township of Pickering, I performed the morning service in Mr. Leys's barn, near the Kin<;ston road, 'I'he congro<,'ation was numerous and attentive. It was supposed that about two hundred people were present. I l)aptized six children on that occasion. Afterwards 1 rode seven or eij^ht miles in a northern direction, and performed the evenin^i; service in a scliool. The congregation consisted of about a hundred persons. As many of my hearers seemed unaccustomed to our form of worship, I explained to them some parts of the liturgy. Here I was treated with much civility and kindness by Mr. Vin- cent, and others of the inhabitants. From Pickering I i)roceeded to the township of Markham, and read prayers and preached in the scliool at the village, on the eighth concession. The weather being unfavourable, the congregation was small. On Sunday the ICth June, 1 performed the morning service at the same place, preached to about a hundred people, and baptized two children. In the afternoon, I preached in the Rev. Mr. Mayerhofter's Church to a numerous and attentive congre- gation. As many of the inhabitants of Markham understood the ( f erman better than the English tongue, Mr. Mayerhoffer reads prayers and preaches to them alternately in both languages. Uaving returned to York, I officiated on the two following Sundays at the Churches in the township of Etobicoke. I remain, with much respect, Reverend Sir, Your most obedient servant, A. ELLIOT. TO THE REV. CI' ' RLES MATHEWS, SECRETARY TO TxIE SOCIETY, &C. Penetamjuishine, 22Hd October^ XS'A'S. Reverend Sir, — As it will probably be a considerable time before I shall be able to return to York, I beg leave briefly to inform you on this occasion, how I have been employed since I last had the pleasure of seeing you. I trust I shall be enabled to give you a more minute account of iny excursions and labours. Ou Sunday morning the 7th of July, I visited a Sunday school in Chinguacousy, whic i is in connexion with the Sunday school society in the diocese of Quebec, and which I was happy to find had been opened since I left that township in May last. Forty-six children were present, most of whom I heard read in the New Testament, and recite a part of the Church Catechism. Afterwards I read prayers and preached to about one hundred and forty people, baptized two children, and administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to eleven communicants, who are members of the Church. On the following Tuesday I read prayers and lectured to between thirty and forty persons, and baptized two children at the house of Mr, Terry, in Albion. In the evening I visited a sick person residing in the neighbourhood. On Friday the I2th of July, I preached in Mono to about four hundred people, and baptized ten children. The Orange- T .en, who are numerous in that part of the country, attended ; M ii ll i Ifi ^ 38 (:! f !, and it wns on account of tlieir anniinl meeting on that day that HO many of the inhal)itunts asseinblod. On the Sunday mornin/j; fol'owing, I visited a Hunday school which had been established in Mono since I left tliat township last sprinsi(lent Minister is much wanted here, whose attention and labours might for some time be profitably divided between the t(>wnshi])s of Georgina and Brock. Haviuji; arrived in North (Iwillimbury, I found that Mr. Snially had been kind enougli to make an ap])ointment forme to j»reaci» in that town.ship, on Sunday the 22d of Septeml)er. On the Friday j)revious, I officiated at the funeral of Mr. C. Smith, who I was informed had resided a number of years in N(jrth (iwillimbury. A large assenjhlage of the inhabitants attended. After reading the funeral service, I addressed the peojjle on some of the most imj)ortant subjects of religion. On tiie Sunday the hearers were numerous and attentive. They api»eared to join in the service with devotion, and the members of the Church, who were comparatively few on that occasion, made the responses in the liturgy audibly. On Monday the 23d Se])teinber, I travelled between North (jrwillimbury and Tecumseth, a distance of between twenty and thirty miles. The next day as I continued my journey to- wards Kempenfeldt Bay I found the roads very bad in seveial l)laces, but the weather was exceedingly fine, and the woods, then arrayed in their beautiful foliage of various hues, presented a very pleasing aspect. Having spent the night at Mr. M'Con- koy's hospitable residence, I proceeded on the following morn- ing round the head of Kempenfeldt Bay. The land, at its extre- mity, being very swampy, renders travelling on horseback rather difficult. There I am informed a toAvn is to be built called Bai .-ie, and several houses are already erected. Perhaps a more convenient and pleasing situation could not have been selected. Having visited several families on the north side of the Bay, I read prayers and preached at Mr. Mann's on Sunday, 29tli Sep- tember. It was thought that about seventy people attended, and five children were baptized. In the evening I again read prayers and lectured at the head of the bay to about fifty people, who were very attentive ; one child was baptized. On that c- casion the peoi)le assembled in a large log-house, which wu.s then in an unfinished state, the roof being only p.artly covered with shingles. The congregation in that neighbourhood would have been much more numerous if there had not been an ex- tremely high wind, which so agitated the waters of the bay, that few ventured to cross it in boats. 1 \f t I ! Ill 11 l! i f ^ I n F I " 42 On TuoNduy* tlu' first day of October, an I procctHlod ulon^ the l*L'iiotunf,Miisliine road, I road |)rayorH and It'tturt'd at the school hoiiH<( in Vospra, near Mr. Whito'N ; about twenty persons attendeil, ami two ehildrt^n were ba|)ti/ed. In tlie evt n- in^ I a>,'ain read prayers and h'ctured at Mr. Crai^'VJn Medonte; about thirty people W(»re present, and two ehildren were bap- tized. 'J'he next day I arrived at C'oldwater, and met with a eordial reeeptionfroni Captain Anderson. In erossinif the town- ship of Medonte I found the road not much travelled, and very swanjpy in some nlaces, and the weather bein^ oxeeedin^^ly wet and cold, travelling,' was disa{,'reeable. As this is the hun^'ii^ and fishing' season most of the Indians had l(>ft their dwellings. With those who remained at home I had fre(|uont and interest- ing? conversation ; and in Captain Anderson 1 had both on able and willing? intei'preter. About two thirds of tin; Indians of ('oldwater are Protestants, and the rest profess to bo Homan ('atholics. On Sunday the (lt\i of October, I read })rayers and preached in the school to the white people, who are not yet numerous in the neifj^hbourhood of Coldwater ; about twenty of th«' Indians attended at the same time, and were very attentive. In the evening? 1 officiated again, and explained the Lord's l*rayer to the Indians. Very few of the Indian children are in attendance at present at the school, as tboy usually accompany their parents in hunting excursions. Their present teacher, Mr. Robertson, seems to be an excellent person ; several of the Induins have lately been afflicted with the measles. One morn- ing I aceoini>anied Dr. Darling when he went to see some of his patients ; I observed one very old Indian sitting on a bed with liis nose, ears, and forehead ornamented with trinkets, whom 1 asked several questions. He told me that ho knew nothing about a future state of existence ; that he had never committed any sin ; and never felt remorse of conscience ; he professed, however, to believe in the " Great Spirit ;" and the reason which lie assigned for doing so was this : — " Tliat it was intimated to him, when very young, in a dream, that he should live to be old and grey-headed, which had been fulfilled." This man informed me that he had once been a Roman Catholic. Some of the Indians paid me numerous visits, and John Aisence, the Chief, who left the Methodists and joined the Roman Catholics, gene- rally contrived to be present on such occasions. It appears to me that the Indians of Coldwater are far from being free from the danger of being induced to join the Romanists, and I have done all in my power to fortify them against so great an evil, and to confirm them in real Christian principles. I was happy to find that several of them had acquired a considerable degree of religious knowledge ; but there is yet ample room for im- provement. The state of the Indians has lately been to me a subject of much reflection, and I have more to say to you in re- gard to the interviews which I had with John Aisence, an<' others of the Indians, at Captain Anderson's, than I can conve- niently communicate on this occasion. On Sunday the I3th of October, I read prayers and preached in Southern Orillia, at the house of Mr. Samson, near the village 48 Ah piwioiiH notice hud not Ihhmj ^'fncrall y <'ii-- twi-nty jit tlu^ Narrows. Ah iirt'vions notice Mud not uccn ^'oncr <'iihittMl, ami tlic wcntficr ln'iiij,' unfiVVoiiniMc, only about pcrsonH \v<'r«» present. Hut it" tlic con^ifrciiatioii was not niiiiicr- oijH, it was very resptutabit! and attentive. In tlic I'veninj,' i preiu'licd to the Indians, in th(> Hchool-iioiise at th<^ villa^'e. Coniparativoly few of the Indians heinty at hoine, not above sixty or seveiity of tiicni atti-ncb-d, o\w ot whom interpreted my lecturo to his brothnMi. They apjx'urod to be very attentive* and devout, a!id san^ well ; some ot the females w(>re rather noisy in time of prayer, but not to n jyreat extreme. On tiie followinj; morniuff I visited the Indian seliool, but there were scarcely any childn-n in attendance, as most of them luul gone with their parents into tlie forests. The site of the villa},'e is admirable. ^ The cottaires, which are built of lof,'s, stand near each other on thesumn,,t ofaji^entlo tt«>r forms t\w. vouvUmuii of the NtHtuinciit of u\y i»itH'oi'(lin;;s duriiiff tlio pJist year, which ut (litfiMont periods, I hjivi; Irtiiisitiitted to you, for tho inforiiuilioii of tho Society. On 'l'liurH(hiy, 24th Octt)h('r, i r(>jul pruyiTs uii.l K'ctiire«l at the house of Mr. .I<(ft's, who is u iiieinher of the Church, uiid resicU's nhout nine miles from I'eiietuii^fuishine. This part of the country bi'iu^' thinly settled, my hearers were not numerous. On that o<;casion 1 hapti/ed two children, oik; of whom was ten und tln^ other twelve years of a;,'e ; on e.\aminin^ them t was happy to find, that thouj^^h their haptism had been loii^ deferred, tluiir reli^'ious (>ducatioii had not been ne^dt'cti'd. I performed coni(r(>^^ation. On that occasion, 1 administered the Sacrament of tim Ijord's Supper to between twenty and tldrty persons, hapti/ed four childi'en, and lectured the parents, sponsors, ami others who were present, on the subject of haptism. J remain, with much e.steem and re<,mrd, H(nerend Sir, Your most obeurhood, but tlu' people seem to be discou ratted, and will not, I fear, be able to finish it for some time, except assistance be afforded them. On the Sunday followinfj; I assisted the Archdeacon of York in the performance of divine service at St. James's Church. llavinjjf proceeded to the townshij) of Whitby, J read prayers and preached there on Sunday the Iflth of December, to about fifty persons. As the Episcopalians are nunierous in tluit neit,dihourhood, I was at first surprised to t-ce so small an assem- l)la«j;e, but was afterwards informed that (^'eneral notice had not heen ^ivon. Hut it must be admitted that the members of our Ohnrch, in some parts of the country, bein<^ lo'< (J deprived of lier ministra- tions, fall into carelessness and apathy, and often let occasional opl)ortunities of uttendinp^ her services pass by unheeded. On Sunday, 22d December, I performed Divine Service and jtreached at the village of Uownianville, to a numerous and attentive congregation. Notice had been generally given to the inhabitants that the Service of the Church would b(; perforniol in the school at eleven o'clock in the morning, but when I went to tne })laco at the appointed hour a Methodist Preacher Mas addressing the congregation: when it was intinuited to him that the service of our Church was to be performed, he kindly abridged his ministrations. After the Church service was ended I baptized a child. A Presbyterian ^Minister preached immediately after- wards. At six o'clock in the evening I again read prayers, and preached to a numerous congregation. f3 '' li i' III i, f.U \w mil i 40 llavin^r returned to Wliitliy, I performed divine service on t'liristniiw Day, and preached to about a hundi-ed peoi)le, princi- pally Epi.scoi)alians, from Ennland a"'' iiiland. One adult and tlirei! children were bai)tized. Fifteen persons received the Holy Communion. In the eveniii'^ 1 a^'ain read prayers, and Uuitured in tlie snme nei^'hhourhood. The next day I visited some of the members of the Church, who re<|ret their beinif destitute of her re;,ailar ministrations. On tlie Saturday I returned to York, and proceeded oti the following morninpf to the towns'iip of Etobicoke, and otHciated fo.' the llev. Dr. Phillips, at Weston Church. The confj^rej^ation v.'iis not numei'ous but attentive, and seven persons received the Hacrament of the Lord's Supper. JOURNAL FOR JANUARY, l«:i4. On tlu! 1st of January, I travelled between York and the (lore of To)'ont<). On the next Sunday after, I perfonuod divine service and preaclied on the fourth concession of din^niacousy, to about sixty peo})lo — iive persons received the Holy Communion. A few of the neij4hlK)nrs assembled on the Monday eveninj,' at tiie house where 1 was residing, to whom I explained a portion of Scripture. On the following day I visited several families in tlu! neighbourlujod, and road prayers and preached at night to about seventy peo])le. On the 8th January, I proceeded to Toronto, and travelled the next day fi'om thence to I'^squesing. On my arrival in the latter township I was visited by a considerable nnmber of lOpiscopalians, to whom I delivered a short lecture. On the day following I visited from house to house, and a numerous congre- gation having assembled in the evening, I read prayers and preached. Ilaving returned to the township of Toronto, I i)er- formed divine service and preached at Ilurontario Chuixdi on the 12th January : though the weather was wet and disagreeabU' the congregation was large. The Church people are numerous in that neighbourhood, and the Rev. &lr. M'Grath preaches to them once a month. In the evening 1 proceeded a few miles in an eastern direction, read prayers and preached to a numerous congregation, and baptized four children. Ilaving returned to the t(nvnship of Esquesing, I was re- quested to attend a meeting of the Episcopalians to take into coisideration tlie ex])ediency of building a Church. About eighty p(*Muds were subscribed by a few individuals who attended the meeting. On the evening of the 16th a considerable number of persons having met together, and some of them being unbaptized, 1 lectured them on the nature and necessity of baptism. On the Saturday following I examined three persons who expressed tiieir desire to be baptized. On Sunday the 19th, I performed divine service and preached twice, at the liouse of Mr. Thompson, to a very numerous and attentive assemblage of people. Five children were baptized, and twenty-seven persons received the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. On Tuesday the 21st January, at the house of Mr. A. Gralmm, T read j)rayers and bai)tized three adults, and five children. On 47 Hm the Friday evening after I preaclied to a few people at the house (if Mr. Tlioinpson, who resides near the line between Ksipiesini; and Krin, and baptized seven childn?n. On the following' niorninjj; I baptized six children at the same place, and afterwards pro- comled to the centre of Caledon. On Sunday the 20th, I per- formed divine service in that neif»'hbourhood, and thouLrh the weatluM" was exceedingly cohl and stormy, the con^rej^ation was lari'e. Two children were baj)tized. On the Tuesday foUowint^ I read prayors and preached to a numerous conper to twenty-seven persons, and baj)tized a child. The Episcoj)alians of Caledon express much solicitude for a resident minister, and a Church to assemble in, and look u]) with confidence to the heads of the Church for encouraf^ement and assistance.* .JOURNAL FOR FEBRUARY, 1H34. Having returned to the township of Chin<ourhood of Coldwater are not numerous, the coni>rei,Mtiou was small. On the evenini^ of the same day, I i)reat;hed to the Indians, wh(» were very attentive. On the followin;r Tuesday, the Indians havini^ met to;,''ethei', I endeavoured to j)ersuade them to send their children rei^ularly to school. In the evening,'' I addressed them on the subject of religion, and some of the Roman Catholic Indians were present. On Sunday the Dth March, I proacheil to the Indians at the village of the Narrows, whicli is about fourteen miles from Coldwater ; upwards of a hundred assem- bled, and thoy a])peared to be very devout and attentive. I also read prayers and preached twice on the same day to the Settlers who reside in the vicinity of the Narrows ; and thoxigh the weather was very unfavourable, the congregation was con- siderable. Having proceeded to Oro, I read piayers and preached at the house of jMr. Rutherford, near the town line between Oro and Orillia ; but the congregation was comparatively small, as general notice had not been given to the inhabitants. Having arrived at Penetanguishine from Coldwater on Saturday last, I ofiHciatad twice on Sunday the Kith, in a room in the liarracks ; about a hundred persons were present, and a child was bciptized. I purpose to remain here about a week, and then to return to Coldwater. The people here are beginning to express much solicitude for the regular ministrations of the Church, and are about to apply for a resident Clergyman. On Wednesday the l!)th, having visited some of the Pro- testant inhabitants of tlie village near Penetanguishine, I read ]>rayers and preached to about twenty persons, and baptized a child. On the Friday following, I crossed th^' harbour on the ice, and visited Mr. Rawson, of whom I made mention in some of my former communications to you ; and the next day I administered the Holy Communion to him and three other })ersons. On Sunday the 23rd, I officiated twice at the military esta- blishment ; the congregation was numerous and attentive, and 49 the coii- m1 at Oro r on room ind u and Tii>- to the Pro- read ied a the some ay 1 lother esta- k and fourteen ])ersons received the Sacniniont of the Lord's iSnppor. The next inoriiin*,' after Ijaptisinif a chih!, I left lVuetani»'uisliine and returned to the township of Flos. Most of tiie snow iuiviuf disapijoared and the road being bad, travelling was vi'ry disa;4ie('- able. On Tuesday the 25th, 1 read prayers and lectured on tho lini' betwen Flos and Medonte. The congregation was consider- able, tiioiigh the weather was unfavourable ; and seven children were baptized. In passing through the township of Medonte to (^oldwatev, I fovmd a small congregation waiting for me at the house of one of the Settlers, to whom, after having read the prayers, I addressed a short lecture. On the 2{{th, being Good Friday, I performed Divine Service at Coldwater, and preaciied to a small but attentive and respect- able assemblage of jjoople. On Easter Day, I officiated at the same place,and administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to seven persons. In the evening, 1 lectured the Indians, but only those who are attached to the Methodists attended. On the following morning, the Roman Catholic Indians came to me in a body, to state their reasons for not sending their children regularly to the school ; but tlie objections and excuses they advanced were of such a frivolous and trifling kind, that I deem a statement of them nnworthy the Society's considerution, JOURNAL FOR APRIL, 1834. On Friday the 4th, I proceeded to the Narrows ; and the next day, accompanied by Mr, Atkinson, I visited several Indian families, who were making sugar in the woods. Some of tiiem presented us with small cakes of maple sugar ; others asketl (questions about farming ; and all of them seemed attentive when J spoke of religions things. On the following Sunday, 1 per- fonned the morning service in the school-honse at the Narrows. About a hundred peo])le attended, the majority of whom are white settlers?, in the vicinity of the village. On that occasion I administered the Holy Communion to ten persons. In the even- ing 1 ])reached at the same place' to the Indians, having been previously recjuested by Yellowhead, their principal Chief. Having returned to Coldwater, I officiated there on Sunday the l.'Jth, and a considerable number of the Indians being i)resent, ('aj)tain Anderson was kind enough to interpret a part of my dis- course for tJieir instruction. Tlie next morning I left Coldwater ; and my horse having met with an accident, I was obliged to leave it and proceed to Lake Simcoe on foot. John Jones, a kind Indian, accompanied nu", ;ind carried my portmanteau. From the Narrows, I con- tinue;! my journey in a bark canoe, with Mr. Ilewson, to Kem- penfeldt Bay. The weather was warm ; the ice had disajipeared ; the breezes were gentle and refreshing, and the scenery along the northern shore of the lake, though rather monotonous, was very pleasing and entertaining. Several of the Settlers near the lake are ra})idly improving their farms, and their dwellings present a very neat appearance. We stopped at the house of Mr. M'Vittie, and also called at Mr. Monck's ; and I baptized a child at each of these places. Before we reached Mr. O'Brien's lesidonce, the wind became imfavonrable, and as avo could not tj i i I it if I 'I A 50 i t i / m longer niana■ .^ f and it two bap- lavinj,' risited On lerous a few illim- luse of ;iatt'(l [eroiis From led in itized. [r. R. iiiuis- bired, i-nin|?, ■ation br the U also 5ter. 51 On Wednesday the 20tli, 1 jtroceeded to Uxbiidjre, and as the Episeoj)alians 'in that townsliip are yet eoniparatively few, f intended to eontinue my Journey immediately to Whitby ; but one of the inhabitants of' Uxbrid<(C, Avhom I visited, entreated me to remain at his house and i)reaeh to the peoi)h',— at the same time assuriui; mo that he would ^ive p^eneral information to tlie inliabitants. In complianee with his wish, on the eveninj^'of the followinj; day 1 read prayers, leetured, and baptized three children. 'I'he people assembled in a school-liouse l)elon^rin(r to Mr. E. James, which stands on tlie side of a gently rising liill, the summit of which commands an extensive view of tlie snr- roundin" woods. I was informed that several Quakers were present. The subject of my lecture on that occasion was, *' Jle that l)elievoth and isbai)tized, shall be saved." JOURNAl. FOR JUNE, 1«34. Having arrived in tlie townsliip of Whitby, I performed divine service and preached on Sunday the 1st June, to a far more numei'ous assemblfige of ])eople than I ever saw before in this township. On tlie Tuesday following, I read i>rayers and preached to about thirty persons in the township of Pickering. On Thursday the 5th, I jierformed divine service, explained a part of the liturgy, baptized five children, and preached to about fifty people. The place in which they met was a school, on the eighth concession of Whitby. Here the Episcopalians requested me to administer to them the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper ; and instead of officiating only once, as I expected, I was desired to lecture at three difl'eront places in the neighbourhood. On Sunday the fith, I again officiated in this township, at a school- house near the Kingston road, but it was far too small for the congregation, which was very numerous. On that occasion two children were baptized, and fourteen persons received the Holy Communion. Afterwards I rode about twelve miles, and offi- ciated in the school at Bowmanville. Though notice had not been very generally circulated, it was supposed that about a hundred people were present. On the following day, after visit- ing some of the Episcopalians in Darlington, I returned to Whitby. On Wednesday last, I officiated at two different places in the rear of this township, and administered the Sacra- ment to ten persons. On Sunday the 15th, I read prayers and preached in a barn, on the rear of the township of Whitby, to about a hundred l)eople, who were chiefly English, and baptized a child. On the following morning, I proceeded to the township of Tlrock, and lectured several times at the house of Mr. Cowan, from whom I received niKch kindness. On Sunday the, 22nd, I performed divine service in two different places in that township to very attentive congregations. Being desired, I administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper to two persons, and ba])U.red five children. On the following Tuesday I continued my journey to (ieorgina, and visited some of the inhabitants. On Friday the 27tli, I read prayei-s and lectured on the sixth concession of that township to about thirty peo])le,and baptized three children. On the Sunday following I officiated at two different places in i WM '\ HI :li fl'l m •:c) Cicorcfina, hut the woathor boiiiLf extromoly unfuvonrahlc, tlic ('()iinrr(';,'i\ti()n.s woroc()nij)amtiv('ly snuill. 'J'lio next duy I jnisscil onto North (fwilliiuhiirviind thence acrci s the l-Jikoin the steam boat to the vilhi;;c at the Narrows. JOURNAL FOR .JULY, 1834. Ilavin^j^ arrived at Cohhvater I visited the Indian school (on Wedne.srethren, explained n\v o])ject in addressing them, and exliorted tliem to give their par- ticular attention to what I had to say. A Protestant Indian from Coldwater acted as interpreter. My addii'ss being finished, John Sunday, a Christian from Grape Island, lose, and in a verv handsome manner recommended the Indians to attend to my instructions ; he commented on .almost eveiy ])art of my lecture, and told his brethren that every thing which I had said to theni was true — I desired him to conclude witli a short prayer in the Chi})pewa language, which he did, and then as many as were able Joined in singing a hymn. These religious exercises being ended, one of the Indians rose and said that he would become civilized next year, and two others followed his example in succession ; a fourth said that ho was willing to be instructed, Imt that he would embrace the old 53 11 ,1 < lolipion and not tho «re very 55 attentive ; and Assickenec, whom I liavo alrcad/ mentioned, was kind enouj?U to interpret. I e.\|)eeted the Cliippewas to come for- ward and j)ublicly avow their intention of attaehinjj themselv"s to the Church ; Imt Ainee, their principal Chief, declined do» n^ this, in the presence of hi.s Roman Catholic bi-ethren, ^nd recpiested me to pay them a visit in the evening, at their wig- wams. Accordingly, a little l)efore night, a large canoe was sent to convey me across the liurbour, their wigwams ])eing erected on its western shore : Captain Anderson and two Indians from (joldwater were good enough to accompany me. Having arrived at the residence of Aince, we found that his wigwam was a very neat one, and were invited to sit down on mats, with which the whole floor was covered, except a small space in the middle, which was assigneil to the fire. The place was soon filled with the sons, relations, and connections of the Chief, who, being all seated in order on the floor, all were silent for a few minutes. Then Aince, a fine, tall nmn, and apparently of the mixed breed, rose and nuide a speech, informing me that he had long thouj'ht of civilization, and that for ^ome years j)ast Chnstianity had been to him a matter of serious consideration ; that different denominations of Christians had solicited him and his people to join them, but that lie had repeatedly declined attaching himself to any of them ; that he was now convinced of the excellence of the Christian Religion ; and that since his own (Jreat Father at Toronto had at length sent a minister of his religion to teach him and his jjcople, they received the offer with joy and glad- ness : that they wished to live on the Manitoulin Island, and to have me to teach them and their children. I assured them that all they had said had given me great satisfaction ; that I lioped their Great Father would send them teachers of his own religion, and that I would willingly and gladly instruct them, if it should i)lease the Fathers of the Church to send me. Then 1 explaintHl to them some things connected with religion, and added a short exhortation. One of the two Indians from Cold- water, being desired, offered uj) a prayer in a very solemn and agreeable tone of voice, and in their own language, which being ended they sang a hymn. On the following morning, another Indian family, consisting of eight persons, expressed their desire to become members of the Church, and to settle with Aince and his people, on the Manitoulin Island. JOURNAL FOR AUGUST, 1834. On the 1st of Augutit I returned from Penetanguishine to Coldwater, being informed that probably no more opportimities would, at that time, be presented, of preaching to the Indians. The next day I proceeded to the village at the Narrows ; and on Sunday the '.k\, read prayers and ])reaclied there, at the house of Mr. Atkinson, to about tliirty people. In the evening I officiated at the house of Dr. Algeo, in the township of Oro, and about forty })ersons were present. On the following day I returned to Cold- water. On the 7tl of August, I left Coldwater and again proceeded to the Narrows, and from thence the next day to North Gwiliim- buiy by the steam boat, lieiug particularly requested to ofticiate G 2 Ti U r- m at liarrio, I a^^ain cioNNod tho lako in the Ntoain boat, and {mm* formed divint' Hrrvico and preached thero twice on Sunday the 10th, to a numei'oiis and respectaiile a.s.st'nihlii|,'e of |u>o|(|e. Five chihiren wi?re ha|>ti/ed. On tlie following,' day I travelled on foot to tli(> townMliip of Innihfil, and i-ead prayei'H and preuched the next nian intornied ni(> that ho had lately returned with his faioily from England, inteudin;^' to rtMiiain in this country, and to have a Church immediately erected near Ivempenfeldt Hay. i.)n the l.'ith, Iretuiiied to Barrie,an, in the evening', to a few jaioplo, at the hous*' of Mr. W. Stoddard. Th(> next day I visiteil a younjj; i^entlemau from Scotland, who resides in that township, and lies on abeil of sickness, without the least hopv, of recovery : but he is calm, cheerful, jjatient, and resijrned ; his reli^Mous sentimofits are very scriptural, and In* appears to be decidedls pious. I have visited him several times, with j,freat satisfaction, and I trust not without (aliticati' On Sunday the 24th, 1 read | lyors and preached in a barn on the sevoMth concession of West (Jwillimbury, to about twn hundred jeople, and baptized two children. On the six followini; days 1 visited almost every part of the township, and read prayer^ and lectured every day at four o'clock in the afte; Moon : I was much i)leased with the kindness of the people and tluiir atteiul- ance at divine service. Several children were I>aptized durinj: this period. On Sunday the last day of Autjust, I performed divine service on the seventh concession, pleached to a lar^ic assembhi^e of people, and administered the Holy Connnunion to twenty-two persons. On the evenini^ of the same day I pro eeeded to the east side of the township, preached to a very at tentive congregation, and baptized a child. JOURNAL FOR SEPTEMBER, I8:J4. On Monday the 1st, having visited son»o sick persons in the township of West Gwillimbury, 1 j)roceeded to Tecumsetii, an adjoining township. On the evening of the following Wedne>- day, I read j)rayers and lectuxed at a school liou!«e on the fifth concession of Tecumseth, near the i)lace where the new Cluiich has been lately erected. Though general previous notice had not been given, about forty jieople were present. The next day I read prayers and i)reached to about thirty persons, at the residence of Mr. Mairs, on the ninth concession of the ianu* township. 87 in the jetli, ;i» Tetlnos- iie fifth Jhurcli -e luul bxt (lay at tlif ie taint* In proci'odinj;, on I'riday thoAtIt, to Innisfil, which jidjoins Wfht (iwillimlmrv on tlio north side, I cnt.sscd a cunscway iihout two iiiih's lon^', which is niatlc nv»'r ii ct'(hir swanip, iiiid covered wiili roinul lo;,'s of wood, llavin;,' rcacliod the n'siih'nco of Mr. Tcrrv, which is near tlu- liin' hctwcj-n I-asu and liiiiistil, I preached to iihdiit ninety persons, and hjipti/ed twcdve chihlren. Oti the evening' of the same (hiy I u^rn'ui lectur(>d at another pho e in the Hunu' ni'i^dihourhood ; twenty persons attench'd, and one cliihl was hapti/ed. As 1 n'tnrned to 'reciinisetli the next thiy, I found a line hetweeii that townsliip and West (iwiliiin hury. On the ISnnchiy followin;,' I performed divin»' service and preached twice, in a barn hehmj^Mn;,' to Mr. Richardson : it was siipjjosed that ahoiit two hmnlred and fifty peojde attended in ill.' inornin;,'', and sixty in the evening;. 'I'hree chihlnui wer«' hiipti/ed. llavinir arrived in tlio township of Kin;f the next rous. Having re- turned to 'I'ecuniseth, on 'I'uesday tlui !)th, 1 read prayers, ex- plained som,' parts of tlie litur^^y, and preaclu'd to ahout thirty very attentive! peoph>, at Mr. White's, on tl^) third concession. 'I'lie next day 1 paid another visit to the inhabitants of Ivssa and Innisfil. I orticuited at the house of Mr. Peri'v, and explainelut,'e of peojde. On tluit occasion the ci,n;.;re<^ation (con- sisted of about sexi-nty ])eoph) ; and one ' : on that occasion about twenty jjorsons were present. On Friday the 12th, I proceeded to the eif^htli concession : ba[)tized five children at the house of Mr. Kamsey ; and read prayers, explained a portion of the liturfry, and i)reached at Mr. lianimiU's to twenty persons. The next day havinj^ baptized two children, and proceeded to the house of JSFr. Davis, which is in the west ])art of Tecumseth, I read prayers, lectured tin the Church service, and preached to about fifty peoj)le. On that occasion three children were baptized. On Sunday the 14tli, I officiated twice at Mr. Richardson's, and administered the Holy Communion to seventeen persons. It was supposed that about three hundred people attended the G 3 i' \i HI t ! t' I ;' ml uiovn'uijr servirt', and that fifty wcro proNont in tlie cvciiinji;. Tlu' iioxt (iav I bu|)ti/e(l fivo childnii Ix'longin); to Mr. LuiulriUin, of W«'Ht (iwillinibiiry. Oil tli<» ovcMiiiij^ of tlio Hull, I prrfoniu'd divino sorvlco and loctmvd at tlio Iiouhc of Mr.('oir<'y,fn)m whom I havp n-pi-atcdly r(M'('iv»»d niticli kiiidiii'.ss and uttontion. About fifty proph' worr proHcnt, {n-incipally I'ipiN(;opalians,uiid siniii! of tlioin arc ('xccllent Hin;,'t'r.s. On tho foUowiiij,' cbiy, 1 atti'inU'd a nu't'tiiif,' of tho inonibtTH of tho Church in VVcst (Jwilliinbnry and 'rocuinsttth, for consi*b>riii|r the o\p(>dii>ncy of applying to th(> liord Bishop for a i'csi(h>nt (/hir^^yinan, to ininiHtcr in l>oth to\vnsiii|iH. It i.s apprchciidt'd that many persons in that neiulibonrhood, ulio ar(> no\vattach(Ml to tho ('hiiridi, will join other (rononiinations if they remain d(>stitiite of lu>r re^'Mlar ministrations. J laving arrived in the townsliipof Albion, on Sunday the 2ist, I jterfornuid divine service, lectured on the litur;,'y, and preached to a numerous and att(!ntiv(! assenibla<'(t of the inhahi- ttuits, who met in a barn at lloulton's mill. About a hundr(>d and fifty persons, who, I am informed, were cliieHy Kpiscopalians, were present, and seven children were baptized. 1 was ai;h it was very cold and disajfroeablo, about two hundred people attended, and many of them liad walked a lonj^ distance on toot from their lodj,'es in the wilderness. Jlavinfj read prayers, lectured on a i)art of the morning service, and preached, I administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Suinior to seven persons, and baptized twenty children. I also baptized two children early in the morning, whose parents informed me that they had come a great distance and could not conveniently attend divine service, as they wished to return home immediately to the rest of their family. The next day I visited a sick person in that neif^hbourhood, who is a member of the Church, and a widow. At her house I found a congregation of about thirty people ; and after reading prayers and lecturinj;, T administered the lloly Communion to her and ten other persons, some of whom were her own children. On that occasion one child was baptized. On Tuesday the last day of September, I rode about twelve miles in a northern direction, to the township of Mulmur, and read prayers, preached, lectured on the liturgy, and baptized seven children. Though the inhabitants of this township are yet comparatively few ; and though my intention to visit them had not been made generally known in the neighbourhood, about thirty persons attended. At present, travelling is difficult in 59 that pftrt of the country, on ncrount of tlio bndnesN of tlio roiuls. 'I'lir IuimI N(>i'iiiN to l>o tolrniltly ^ood and well wutoriul, litit it \h swuinpv in sonic paits ; the surfaco of tlu' soil is in numy placOH roujjh, uneven and undulatinjr, and Nevnal of the lofty eniinenceM nnnniand very exteuhivt- views of tlie surrounding wilds, wliicli at t Ids reason, an' exc«'edinn;ly |»li'a.sinfi[ to the sijji't, tlio woods with wlneli they are coveretl lieinir adorne house of Mr. Uiihardson, in the township of Alhion. On Friday the lird, I [iroceeded to Mr. Wilson's, perrornu'*! the evening' service, explaiiu'd a portion (»f tlu' liitur^'y, preached to ahout twenty people, and hapti/.ed two children. In the evening I visited two faiuilii's helonufinj^ to the Church, who were ill of a fever. Ilavin^r reached Houlton's mill, in a central part of the township, the people heint; assemhled in u barn, 1 n-ad prayers, explained a part of the Church s(M-vice, iircached, administcsred the Sacra- uient of the Lord's Supper to thirty an Episcopalians. The next nu)rnin^ I visited a sick pnrsou, at whose house 1 explained u portion of Scripture to a few memners of the Church. On Tuesday the 7th, I in-oceeded to Chinf^funcousy, and re- lumed on the Hth to tids city. On the Sunday following I read prayers, lectured on the Liturgy, i)reaehed to about one hundred people, and baptized four children. In the evening I officiated iu another |»art of the same townshij), and about fifty personH were present. On the evenings of Tuesday the I4th and Thurs- day the Kith, I performed divine service, and preached in two different places in the same neighbourhood, to very attentive congregations. Having arrived in Albion, I officiated near the south west corner of that township on Sunday the I9th, and though the weather was rather unfavourable about a luindred attended, and five children were ba})tized. 'J'he next day I again road i)rayers and preached in the same neighbourhood, to a considerable congregation, and baptized six children. On the Thursday following I again i)erformed divine service, and preached near the line between the townships of Chinguacouay and Albion ; about twenty persons were present, and one child wa.s baptized. On Friday the 24th, I proceeded to Caledon, and officiated on the two following days in that township ; on both occasions I read prayers, made observations on the service of the Church, and preaclied. Though the weather was extremely unfavour- able at that time, divine service was well attended. Three children were baptized, and on Sunday fourteen per-sons re- ceived the Holy Communion. On my return to Chinguacousy, on Tuesday the 28th, I read prayers and lectured at a house oii I' '1 t\ I 60 the fifth conoefesion of that township. Tho next day 1 officiated at a school-house near llurontaiio-street, in the township of 'J'oronto, but as notice had not been {ronerallv ^ivon to tlie inlia- bitants, only about twenty persons were present. The :iOth, being appointed as a day of timnksgiving, I offi- ciated in the morning at llurontario Church, and in tho evening at a school in another part of the township ; the congregations would have been much more numerous if general information had been circulated among the inhabitants. TABLE or OUniNAXCES ADMIXISTEIIED UY TRAVELLING MISSIONAUY IN HOME UlSTUltT. \ I A i MONTHS. liuplisins, < Conitiwnicdiils. Funerah. n\' Hi 'it' December, liVS.i \ s January, Ui'M F(!brua)"y March April May June July A ugust September j Uli October | :jG Total i 2.'>» •^ 5 17 l(» 1)J 17 7 2ts liiurcli ion to every ly Itiht idues.s which jf tlie how- \w are J many oftho 1 61 privilege of attending the service of the Church, they cease not religiously to retain their ancient attachment to her doctrineM, {•onstitution, and form of worship. A vast number of Ejjisco- jtalians are now looking witii deep anxiety to the heads of the Church, ardently hoping that Clergymen will shortly be sta- tioned in their respective neighbourhoods. It is to be regretted, that nuiny persons who originally belonged to our communion have joined other persuasions, on account of their destitution of the public means of grace. Several persons induced by their views of the Sacrament of Iiai>tism* to have their children baptized, though not by a Clergyman of our communion, have laineuted that no opportunity was presented for their initiation into the Englisli Church. So ardent is the avidity with which the Fij)isc()paliaus avail themselves of attending the occasional ministrations of the Church, that it not uufreipiently happens on such occasions, that children are presented to be baptized who have been carried by their parents, walking on foot, a distance of ten or twelve miles. 1 am persuaded tliat it would be easy at present, for Clergymen adecpiate to the undertaking, to organize a congregation in every ;'ghbourhood of the Home District. But it is to be apprehended that this will not long be the case if the number of our Missionaries be not speedily aug- mented. The present generation of Episcopalians having passed away, their ])osterity cannot be expected to inherit their attach- ment to the Church, if they be suffered to grow up uninstructed in her ])rincij)les, and umictiuainted with her form of worship. Notwithstanding all that has been alleged concerning the nunu'rical weakness of the Church in this country, so far as I am ac(|uainted, tlie number of her adherents is greater than that of any other denomination in this district. Their destitution of the regular ministrations of religion, and danger of falling into error, loudly call for the instruction, the presence and protection of their si)iritual guides. It is mucli to be wished, that a Clergy- nuin could be stationed in every neighbourhood where his services are required. But if tliis cannot be speedily effected, the want of resident ministers might in a great measure be supplied by travelling Missionaries. If each of our congrega- tions could be visited regularly by a Clergyman, once in every two or three weeks, it is hopcl that with the Divine blessing a(!Coni})iuiying his exertions, the members of the Church Avould not only be pi-evented from separating from our communion, but also be induced diligently to attend to the things which hclong to their everlasting peace. It must be .admitted, how- ever, tliat the disadvantages and difliculties, if not dangers, attending the office of a travelling Missionary in this country,^ are many, and it nuiy be aj)preliended that probably few Clergy- men would be disi)osed to move in a sphere of so much exertion and self-denial ; but when we reflect how many of our brethren have been constrained by the " the love of Christ" to go with messages of mercy to the Heathen in Eastern climes abounding with difficulties, dangers, and dojiths, it is not to be doubted but others, moved by the same Divine principle, will emulate their * I have frequently been rerjuested to re-baptize such children, but have always declined eouiplying w ith their parents' solicitations. ir i ■^1 m i '.■ li ii 62 *: I if leoal, and gladly proceed to publish the f!;ood tidings of salvation to their own countrymen and Christian hrothron, who aro scattered abroad in tliis Western worhl. It ouf>-ht to be borne in mind that though a travelliu}; minister in this country meets with many causes of annoyance, rejj^ret and dissatisfaction, arisinpf from the various characters, habits, and circumstances of the inhabitants, yet he is everywhere received with symi)athy and brotherly kindness, and his work of faitli and labour of love are oftc:i accompanied witii relij^ious joy, which may be con- sidered as the anticipation of his future reward. If a sufticient number of miniHtcrs and the means of tlieir maintenance could be obtained, a plan might be adopted of supplying the various congregations which aro, or might bo organized throughout tliis province, with the stated services of the Church, witlu)ut a resident Clergyman for each tovvnsiiii), and yet it would not be necessary for the Missionaries to be continually travelling. Each of them might have a residence near the centre of tlio circuit of his labours. My acally Protestants from Ireland. In that neighbour- hood, I am informed, there are about eighty families belonging to tl\e Church. In August last, I jierformod divine service, and preached daily for about a week in that townshij). Tlic inhabitants look witli confidence to tJio lu'ads of the Ciuirch for a Clergyman, and have prepared nuiterials for the election of a Churcli. In Tecumseth, the adjoining township, the Episcopalians are likewise very numerous, and have rejjeatedly expressed much solicitude for the stated ministrations of religion. The daily service of the Church v/as as well attended in Tecumseth as ill West (iwillimbury, and on Sundays the congregationis were very Iarg(! in both townships. A Church has been lately erected in the townsliip of Tecumseth, in a central situation, which, however, is i^iir from being finished. There is also a considerable congregation of people residing in the townships of Essa and Innisfil, adjacent to Tecumseth and West Gwillimbury, who will very thankfully receive the visits of the Clergynuin who shall be stationed in that part of the country. The towiLships of Wliitchurch, East Gwillimbury, and King fonn an extensive field of missionary e.\.ertion : the Clergyman juiglit reside at Mowmarket, where a church has been lately T', Cli. 1 naliana i^ 63 built. The conf^e^ation of Episcopalians at that villapo is con- siderable ; and in its vicinity the inhabitants are very much divided on the subject of relipon. It is supposed, that in the township of East (Iwillinibury, the members of the Cliureli are comparatively few, l)ut whenever I have officiated in that neiji^hbonrhood I have met Avith a kind reception, and numerous ussembla/^es of peo])le have att(>nded divine service. There is little unanimity amonir the inhabitants of tliat ])art of the country respecting religion ; and many of them have run into the {j^rossest errors, while others profess to be of no particular persuasion. The inhabitants of the township of King are also much divided as respects their religious opinions, but the number of Episcopalians is considerable. The town.shij)S of IJrock, Georgina, Thorah, and North Gwillimbury also present a large sphere of missionary labour. The adiierents of the Church in Brock are numerous, and liave long been solicitous for a minister. A l/hurch is much wanted in that neighbourhood, as the peojde are obliged to as- semble in a barn for the ])ei*formance of divine service. The inhabitants of Georgina, the adjoining township, are also destitute of a Church ; tlie Episcopalians are perhaps the most ntimerous ;, and as a very lar^^'O j)roi)ortion of tiio cniij^i-ants, who conic from l^n"-land and Ireland to settle amon;^^ ns, are l']i>isco]ialians, a far oTeat(?r niimlKM' of ministers than I have mentioned will soon he necessary for this flonrishin*,' and niafj;niticent country. I remain, Itev. ISir, with sincere re^^ard, Your obedient lunnble servant, ADAM J':LI.I0T. To the U(!v. r. IMathews, M.A., Secretary, &c. WluMJ communicating to the society the jiarticnlars of his imjiortant interirourse with the Indians of l*enetani,niishiiu^, Mr. J'^lliot has tiie foll<)winether forbid their enf^^a^inj,^ in it further than they have done. At the particular desire of the liieuteuant Governor, they authorized Arr. I'^Uiot to devote as much time as he could spare, without serious hindrance to his other duties, to the instrm^tion of tlie Indians a.ssemblin<>- to re- ceive their presents, at the \illa<^e of Coldwater ; and so accept- ably has he fulfilled his iiistructions on this point, that they are strou^'ly desirous of afFordiny- him an op))t)rtunity at least of keepiuf^ an aj)pointment whicli he made at thei)- eanu'st solicita- tion, to meet them at'i'ain in the ensuinfy spring, at the Manitor>lhn Island, but this is all they can venture to do at pr<.-. »t. The spiritual charge of the destitute Settlers of the Home district, in itself, recpiires more time and attention than Mr. Klliot has to bestow, and already calls for a division of labour. Jn the event, therefore, of the Indians, whom Mr. Elliot ad- dressed, settling on the Manitoulin Island, or elsewhere,ase])arato Missionary woxdd be manifestly necessary for their alequatc in- struction. When such an o])portunity >;hall arrive, the com- mittee ho])e that, whatever may be the case? cannot congratidate the meeting npon any considerable addition to the sul»Hcription list, — a circumstance more to be regretted at a time wlien the pecuniary engagements of the Society, in tlio support of two active Missions, have become so gi-eat. They, liowever, trust that a clear understanding of the nature of those engagements will remove any difficulty of t!iis kind, and 1»' followed by an inci'eased and liberal contribution. Certainly this is not a moment for the friends of the Society to relax their exertions. Let every member acquaint himsclt' with its designs, aind the measures adopted to carry them intd execution ; that, if persuaded in liis own mind of the utility ot I 11 :i ! 67 tho one, and the prudciico of the other, lie may extend his own belief and conviction anion<^ his friends, li \s pritatc ad roau'ti of this nutnre to which public institiitions are more indebted for their advancement, than to the celebration of anniversaries, or appeals to the public at larj^o. The last, indeed, ou<,dit always to be maintained, while tho former, as tho most efticacious moans, should never be ue« at /lome has opportunely provided for the excess of the Society's exi)enditure over its income during the past year. To them, therefore, the committee gladly em- brace this opportunity of tendering their warmest tlumks, and confident that the present statement of its proceedings Avill secure for the Society a continuance of their erformed divine service at Jjow- tnauviile on Bunday the 2}{th, to a numerous congrej^^ation and baptized a child. H(;turnind in the ni^ht on discoverin;jf that a huihliii;,' near the house was in iiames ; hut litth^ in.jiii'y was done, the weather heinj; calm, and an exceUent ]mmp near th(! house, tiu; lire was soon extin;.fuishe«l. In the saiiK? nei^hhourhood on tlie 'J'iiid I read prayers, preached, and exphiinecl some parts of th(^ Churcli catechism and the Church service to ahove sixty peojih', and haptized a cliihl. From Uxhrid^a' I [jroceeded to IJrock, wiier(? I ofticiated several times at different places. As usual, larj^e assemhla;;'es ofi)ersonK, i)rofessin^ to he; adherents to the Churcii, attended divine sisrvice on tl;e Sundays, and the con;,n*ei;atioiis on other days were far from hein;,'' small. Several children were ha])- tized, and fifteen |)ersons received the Jloly Communion. I need scarcely repeat on this occasion what 1 have so often stated to you, that a C'rurch is very much wanted in this neif^hhour- liood. r am not aware that any hind has yet heeii set jii>art in JJrock by his Kxcelloncy the Lieutenant Ciovernor for a ^lohe, but Mr. N'^rooman, who is an J'jpiscopalian, offers to f;ive a deed of six acres of land, in a central situation, to the liisliop, for the sites of a Church and Parsonage House and Burial Ground. On Sunday, February 1st, I performed divine service at the house of Mr, Stephenson, in the township of lirock. Thou;^h the weather was extremely cold, about two hundred people wen; present, fifteen received the Holy Connnunioii, and one child •was baptized. Tuesday the 3rd, I proceeded to Mr. Cowan's, near the lino between Brock and Thorah ; and the next day read prayers and preached at his liouse. On Thursday the 5th, accompanied by Mr. Thorn] on, I visited Mr. Gil)l>s, in the township of Thorah, and was received with ^reat kindness by himself and family. Friday (ith, I con- tinued my journey with Mr. Gibbs to Georgina, and remained all ni/^ht at Mr. Osborne's. Sunday the Uth, officiated at the house of Mr. Fairburn, sixth concession of Georgina. The weather being extremely cold and stormy, not more than thirty })ersons were present, but they wore very attentive, and j)rincipally members of the Church. On Tuesday the lOth, I read prayers and lectured at the house of Mr. Fairburn to about forty people. On Sunday the loth I performed divine service and preached in the morning at the house of Mr. Camming, and in tiie even- ing again at Mr. Fairburn's, to a very attentive assemblage of people. Tuesday the 1 7th, read prayers and preached again at Mr. Fairburn's to thirty people. Wednesday the Ifith, I visited 71 hoiii^* of tli(> ihimhIkts of tlu'Clnircli, !in MUli, 1 aj^ain tiirncil inv steps to tlu> vv(>st- ward, and itrocccdi-d to the tM\vnslii|t ot' Nortli (Jwilliinhury, wlu'ii', in tilt' oNt-nin;,' of the 20tli, I rt'iid praycix and i-xidaiiUMl a portion «)f Script a ii" to a few people, Satarday tlio2l.st, I visilud the Setth^'M in this township, an*i received vinifonnly a kind reeeptittn. On Suinhiy tin* 2'Jinl, I read prayers tiinl picaehed to ahotit sixty people, und on tlio •J.'ird proceeded to I'^ist ( Jwillind)iiry. On tlM''J4th I reached Voni;e-street. On the -'7tli 1 visited some of the inhaltitants of Whit- c)iiirch, in the vicinity of Neu market, was widl received by the peojtie ; had many opportiiidties of crs and pi-eachod ut Newmarket to thirty i»e(([)le, and afterwards visited some of the intinhers of tlie Church. On the oth I visited some of the adherents of the ('hurch in KiiMt (J\villind)ury and W^hitchurcli. On Sunday the JIth, 1 iii^ain performed divine service twice at Newmarket, administered the Holy Commuiuon to thirteen persons, and baptized two children. On this occasion the con- ^^reyation anuxinted to about two hundred and fifty persons. On Monday llu'JUh 1 returiu'd to Toronto. Friday the lUth, 1 a;;ain visited the neij^hbourhood of New- market, and on Sunday the loth proceeded to East (Iwillind)ury, accompanied by Mr. James (Jamble, read i)rayei"s, made sonw observations on the liturj^y, and i)reached to above a hundred {leople. Tlu> hearers were very attentive, and a considerable jir. I'ortion of them adlusrents to the Church. Were an active and respectable Cler<,'yman stationed at Newmarket, iio mi<,dit ort^anize conj^repitions in different i)arts of Whitchurch, and also extend his exertioti'> to East Gwillimbury, one of the adja- cent townships, liaviii' returned to Newmarket, I officiated in the ' venin^ at tlK'fun> I of one "f the inhaltitants, who died sudd( ily of a fevei'. Tlu burial {a;i ound is situuted on the top of a;;, title eminence on tlio we.st side of the villa^j^e, at sonic distaii> from the new Church, lately erected there. As is u.sually the case iji this couutiy, a considerable number of persons of all persuasions were present. The weather bein^ mild and temperate w, - favcnirable, and the leclinini,' sun was goiui,'' down behind an .ucumulation of eh uds. llaxiuj!.,' read our afiectin*; burial ser\ ice, I embraced the favourable «)p])or- tunity of adclressin^' the conat'oii for about twentv minutew, as they stood round tiie i,'-ravc, call.ii^' then attention to death — the 'general resurrection — a jud^mei^t to come and everlasting jtunisliments and rewaids. 1 never saw an assemblage of people conduct thei'i-1 .i .^s with more beiomin;,^ veriousness. Wedne; !.>me Ej)iscoi)alian families and baj>tized two children. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) * €^0 T ^/ < le from Teenmseth weie present. Tuesday tiie 24th, 1 j)roceeded to the tenth concession of the township and preuclu'd to thirty ]>eo]>le, and hajjtized a child. Wednes(hiy tlie 2')tli, 1 otticiated at a scliool-liouse in the sixth concession ; thirty ])eoplo attended. On Thursday the 20th, I read prayers and preached at the house of Mr, Kerr, in the tenth concession ; twenty persons were ])rescnt and three childnMi baptize 1. Friday the 27th, beinu;^ particidarly re(piested, I returned a'j;ain to-clay to Newmarket, to otHciate at the funenil of Mr. Jluit, whose brother died onlv ten Ir. Perry and bai)tized three children. On Friday the 10th, I performed divine sei-viceat the house of Mr. Davis, in the west part of Tecumseth. The weather being very favourable, the people mr*; in a barn, and several of them from Adjala had travelled a considerable distance. On thi.s occasion, 1 explained a part of the service of the .Church, 73 III' this wiis ■opa- ■oive :onse- been lijrht in<; of U'ctiircil oil ii portion (»t* Soripturc, iuul bapti/cd four cliildrcn. Tlu' cniiL;rt'!,Mtion wiis tlioUi^ht to consist of altout sixty pi'oplc. Oil tlu' followiiiLf Siiiitliiv, the li'tli, I ofliciati'tl in the siiiMc township to ivbovo two hundred iind fifty persons, iuhninistonMl the I loly CoimniiiiioTi to twelve, and ba[tti/.ed a <'hihl. Arrivinjj^ in the township of Innistilon \Vednes(hiy the ITith, I visitcHl S(!veral of the inhabitants : 1 read prayc'rs and preaehed in that nei;;hl)()iirhood on (Joitd Fi-iday, in a small loi; sehool- house, wliii'h beini^ in an nntinished state, and the weatliisr extremely stm'my, the people were much ineomnioded by thu cold. Thirty persons attended, and one child was baptized. Ilavinf; reached IJai'iie, Keiiipenfcddt IJay, I performed divine service there twice o?» Sunday the IDtli. 'J'he coni,'re^}i- tion amounted to upwards of seventy persons, and four children were biipti/.ed. After bai>tizini; another child the followinj^ nioiiiiiii,', 1 i»aid a visit to ('aptain O'lJrieii and his family, lie informed me tliat the new ('liui'ch, now buildint; under his Rupeiiuteiidence, will be complett'd this summer. In tlu; even- inii of l''ridav the •24t!i, J ajjfain read pravers and lectured at Ijurrie, thiity persons attendin lollowin<^Snnda>, tIio2(5th, I otticiated at a sclu)ol in the townsjiip (»f N'espra : a hu'ufe assembla^i^e of people were j)reseut, to whom 1 explained a i)ai't of the liturj^y, preached, and baptized eleven children. Jteturnin;^ in the evening to Keuipenfeldt, I preached to thirty people, and the next day proceeded to >Medonte. baptized, visited some of the inhabituntH. a.id preached to a few people who met together to hear me at night. On the 2JHh, I arrived at Capt. Anderson's, and proaclied on the Thursday following to the Indians at Coldwater, and baptized a child. J laving reached Penetanguishine, I officiated several times in ditferent parts of that ludyhbourhood, and baptized a con- sideiable number of chihlren. Thirteen persons received the ISiK-rameut of the Lord's Supper. As 1 returned to Coldwater on Tuesday the r2th, I again read pi-ayers and preached at Medonte, to a small but attentive congregation, and baptized three cliildren. Arriving at the Nai-rows, [^ake Simcoe, on Sunday the 17th, I read j)rayeis ami j)reaclied to a very respectable congregation, and in the evening of the same day ))ieached to tlu; inilians residing at the village. About a hundred of them were present and very attentive. Findiii;<- that Cai)tain Anderson had not vet been enabled to mai i to tlic towiishi]) of Flos, to visit tlio sick person I liavi^ just Ijc'fovo montionod, nnd road, exhorted, and jji-ayed, with him and Iiis relations. Uetnrninreaeljed, and then l)aj)tize' in view tli<'ii' actuiil stiitc Ix'forc measurcH were taken to assist tlicir civilization, that any fair OKtiinatc can be fornuMl of the advanta^^avs, or disa(lvanta;,'(>s, of tJioso mcasnros ; 1 have also to ui'^c that it must !)(> boriu* in mind, tliat niiu-h opjxisition has continually arisen from tlie necessity of n)ixin<^ ditfenfUt relisj)ii'ituous li(|uors to excess — not on(? of them coidd I'ead or write, and they scarcely knew any tliin;!; of relji^ion. Their huntin;^' grounds were ex- hausted ; their {government presents were exclian^'ed forwJiisKev, tlicy were in debt to all the traders, and unable to obtain more credit, wore thus constantly in a state borderiuf^- on stai'vation. Their sufFerin^r and misery were stron<>ly iparked in their personal a])])earance and the condition of their wi^-wams, the latter im])erfectly made, and \ijry i'lsufticiently supjilied with fuel, could scarcely be said to afford shelter to the raf^ged and emaciated frames of the elder Indians— whilst the wretchedly diseased ai)pearance of the children sj)oko still more f^y so^reat, that it required considerable persuasion to prevail on them to accej)t the bounty of f^overnment. Jiy studious attention to their habits and preju- dices, they were at length {gradually brought to assist, and tlie penei-al result has been, that each Indian witli a family, has now a little farm nnder cultivation, on which he raises not only potatoes and Indian corn, but also wheat, oats, ])eas, cVlc. His wigwam is exchanged for the log-house ; hunting has in many cases been altogether laid aside, and in none api)ears as formerly, to l)o resorted to as the only means of subsistence ; habitual intoxica- tion is unknown ; the Sabbath is carefully observed, their religious duties strictly attended to ; and reading and writing, with a moderate knowledge of arithmetic, is {ilmost universal among the young j)eople. I attach great importance to their habits of drunkenness being overcome ; at first it was necessary to prohibit the bringing spiiits within the bounds of the settlement — the near .approacli of the ichiU: i^dtlei'K has rendered this restriction no longer i)Ossible, and yet instances of intoxication ai"e very seldom met with, whilst rjumerous examples may be brought forward of total abstinence from ardent spirits. The log dwelling houses for the Indians wore ei-ected by government — frame houses for the superintendent and the two chiefs, Aisance and Yellowhead, with school-houses at Coldwator and the Narrows, were also built at the commencement of the establishment. Since that time a saw mill and a grist mill ha.s been added at Coldwater, and a saw mill is in progress at the Narrows, About five hiindred acres in the whole have been cleared and are under cultivation, and it is very gratifying to observe this year, that many of the Indians are, of their own 77 am.nl and mmssistod, orociin,- i. i ""ly for their oni, fo,7,| / ''.',"''' •'^*''' ••(•«M)f„rofi /mi" "^ ^■dueat.on, and religion J.as fix ./ i.'^T" '^^'''"'^'''^'^ '^'-o .) ono v t'^ ti.e temptations of tl* o 'i' • 'l" '''^^'"^'"•^^ «""o f W s i ? •'"'''''''•'^ '""ff rosirtent an,„" °- tiV'']"/."*^ >•»"■• K«ellencv "^ ^'f '™ ■ -j 1 t M opinion, that tlit> lutiitins ar»? iidIji (h-ijiiidcil ra<;i' ; all tlu' liinlicr attributes aro possessed l»y tlu'in ; tli.'ir miiitls are .stron;,' ; tlieir ima;,Miiutlvi! powers hi;rlily t'eidle ; and their morals in tJH'ir natural state, are pure. Tin' hufUiii vaiil.^ i)iftrui't],>v - he every- where appreeiates tin* supeji(»iily of the wliile,«. in ])o sscssiui,^ the arts of readinj^ uutl wi-itinij^ ; he earnestly be;^s for the heiiefits of education. Witli tile Unowledf^o of all these facts constantly hefoi'e iiie, and inipre^sed with the conviction that it N\as necessary to take some immediate' sieps for tlu; civili/alion t>f the Indians, as well as to pi'event th(> total c^vtinction of their race, I was induced tu HUffjifcst a plan for their complete settl(>nient on the A[anitoulin Island, which may he cari'i«.'d into elfect hy an annual expendi- ture of a small amount. His Excellency .Sir John Colhorne, the Lieutenant Governor, acceded to Captain Anderson's su;estion, and imnntdiate ste]>s were taken for forminj^- a Missionary (>stahlishnient on the Mani- toulin Island — an application was made to the IJishoj) of Quc^hec, ». d to " The tSociety for Conv(!rtina/fatin^' the Gospel amon<,' thedestitute S(!ttlers in L']>pi;r Canada," to permit Rlr. I'^Uiot, their ti'avellin_n' Missionaiy for the Homo district, to undert ike thechar<,'e — the ai»plication was not made in vain. The services of Mr. Elliot had marked him out as admiral)ly (lualifiod for the i)0st, and thou^di the limited funds of the society scarcely permitted so ^reat an additional charge, they have ])led to the Mission at Mani- t^oulin, in addition to the expence of continuing a successor to Mr. Elliot ill the Home district. EX TRAGI' From the Journal of the Ri'v. A. Elliot, Tnircllbuj ^f\»A'ti>nanJ in thr Home District^ n'latlre to the hidktn.t on the norlhcrn nhore^ oi' Lake Huron, June Ifith to Jul;/ I'Afh, MVA.'k The following,' observations res])ectin* Luich of h of tilt' liuni of jado by Id from lit l)iU'k Idwater beiuj.' feaclied The Tho kieraljli'' 79 ivlarids rov wisthnn and n'oodness of (Jodaroovcry ^^hcrc (h'jiictcil on the woi'Us of His Alnii;,d»t_v hand, and it is an cncunra;4:in;.( thoni,dit to Christians in such situations, that He h)oIcs (h)\vii with e<|Uiil eye upon the solitary woi-shippor on the •,''l<)ouiv rock, and tiie crowdeil c'on_i,M'ej^atI()n of the " jovoua city." On tlic morninu; of ^Monday tlie I7th, wo awoko just as tlie ym\ seemed to (Mnernf(. tVoni the rocks which rise ahove tho surface of the? waters, and having i-ead a jiortion of Scriptuni and pi'ayed, we travelled many miles lu'fore breakfast. I endeavoured to read sitting'- in the canoe, but could not succood en account of drowsiness, whicli I coidd not overcome. The \ve:itlter was tine, and the Indians cauj^iit several fish as our !i subject of religion, we landed, and found a few wiirwanis iniiabited by Matwa-aushe, and a part of his tribe. Having' erected our tents on an adjacent ishnul, we after- wards had an opportunity of addressin<^ the Indians as they reclined on a rock. (V.ptain Anderson stated to them the object of our mission in their own diahn-t. Tlie Chief replied that he had reflected on civilization and religion, but that ho was not 3'et prepared to chanf^e his mode of life, osiiecially as he had not consulted tlie whole of his tribe. I then explained to him some of the principal truths of Christianity, warned him of the danj^er of delay, aiul (>xhorted him and ids ])eoi)le to be j)artakers of the blessin Methodists, who are en- deavouring; to induce them and their eliihlren to attend to tiieir instructions. On tlie 18th and l!)th, the weather was unfavouralde, and th(! hiii(; t(Mnj)estuous. Our canoe was in (hm^'er of hein^ carrii'd away from the coast I»y the vioU'iice of the wind, hut wo snccei'ded in maintainini,' our sinuous way amon^'' the rocks, which, in some nn^asure, shelteivd us from tlu- fury of tht^ tempest. Wo were now entertained with a distant view of a riin;jC{! of rocky mountains on the northern siiore, wiiich, thou<;h not of t lie frreatest luM^ht, were of consiih'iahh; ma^nitu(U>, and raise their ci'af^f^y summits liifJflv ahovi; the surroinidin;^; wastes. As we apiM'oaclu'd these h)ftier eminences, we conhl ch'arly discern that they were tliinly covered witli trees and shrn])s ; and we found the rocks in their vicinity much more steep and cliffy tiian any we had seen during; our excursion. Near these mountains we l()dj,^ed at one of Mr. Mitchell's trading*- posts, and were kindly treated, in the ahsiMice of his Ji;,'elit, hy two Caimdians. Early in the evening of the 20th we arrived at the i^^reat Manitoulin Island, and were received and welcomed hy a crowd of Indiatis, at the head of an extensive and ])(?autiful bay. A part of them are Ottawas, and adiierents to the Itomish Church, the rest ai-e Potai^anasties, and not yet attached to any denomination of Christians. Some of them have been residing there two or three years, and have cultivated a small portion of land. Four little log buildings have also been erected. The soil on that jiart of the island seems good, and the corn and potatoes in the plantations look well. On the day after our an-ival, being Sunday, I preached to the Indians, ami nearly all of them att -nded. Caiitain Ander- son was kind enough to interi)ret, and spoke with fluency and animation. Some of the Indians afterwards told us that they would not accept our otter, because certain traders had dissuaded them from becoming Christians. Shawenausoway, a chief who was present, said that he would attach himself to the Church if another chief who was absent, would also become a Christian ; he and a few others belonging to his tribe have since consented to join the Church. Aince, the chief who engaged to meet ns at the island, re- mained there last autumn, till he deai'ed a piece of land. We were a little disappointed in not finding him and his peo])le as we expected ; (set; fourth rei)ort, ])age 43 — 44,) but we were in- formed by the Indians that he had not altered his intention, and that he was prevented from coming in the spring by unforeseen and unavoidable occurrences. As the account given tht) preceding year of this engagement gives a simple and interesting view of the state of the Indian mind, I win venture to break the thread of the journal by in- serting it here. The account is also Mr. Elliot's. H Id, re- \Vo |)le as i, and lesecn tment lidiaii )V iu- " CMi till' fVfiiiiii> ut' W'l'diU'sdav, .Iiilv -*3id, lHIt4, one of •• ilu' oliU't'i of till- Chiiiju'wu trllic's ramc into llu- liuliaii CouikU " Ho'.iMo, at riMK'faii^juisIiini', vvliicli was u sort ut'I.ir^a' wiirwaii;, " fovt'i't'd willi ;;r('i'u lnaiu'lu's, and staled to ('.i|>taiii Aiulcrsoii, ** tiiat III' and ahoiit sovi'iity otlirrs wor(> d('^i^oll.s ot' iM'inijf t ivi- " li/cd ; litit tl.at tlit'V wi'^licd to settle on the Maiiitoaiiii Island, " and not at ColtluattM'. i endeavoured to jieiMiado him to " endnaee Christianity, slatiiifj; soino of the pnneipal trnths of " religion, a'lil the advantages whieh woidd atti>i.(l their attach- " meat to tlie Church. I advised him tc» accinaint his people '' with what I had said, and then to nuiUe known to me his ** detenniuatioM. " A cunsideral)le nnmliei' of the Methodist Indians having '* arriveil on the foUowinLf mo^nin^^ Mr. I'eter Jones said, that *' shoidd 1 he desirous of preachinfi' to them and their Heathen •' hi'ethren lo^-cthei', he would j,dve thi'm <>eneral information. " ilii\in;.>; informed him that I should he hajipy to aililress them, " we woi'o soon surrounded hy a lar^e assemblai^i'. They all " I'cclinfd on tiie i^rass in silence, some in the Council House, "and others in the open air; the Pagans ((uietly smoking '* tohacco, hut the professors of Christianity liehavini>' like civi- *' li/ed people. As soon as they had all assembled, Assickener, " a c ever Konian Catholic Indian, stood up jind addr<.'ssed his " cu!intrymen, callinj,' upon them all to listen with attention to " what I was about to say. Mr. P. Jones read a hymn in Chip- " pewa, w iiich the Indians san^ ; then 1 said a short prayer, " selected chietiy from one of the baptismal offices, and lectured " on the t'o'lawiu'^ words, *■ IJehold 1 brin<>' you ^ood tidings of " i^reat joy, which shall be to all i)eoi)le.' An Indian from Cold- " water, with wliom I was ac(pniinted, interpreted. Thonj^h liis " knowledge of the English language is small, he seemed to *' understand me excei dingly well, and s])oke with great energy " and iluency. My lecture being ended, Mr. Jones rose, and in '• a very pleasing manner addressed the Indians in their own " language, and concluded with a brief extempore prayer : after " which a hymn was sung. "On the day following, such of the Heathen Indians as '* were disposed to accej)t the otter of civilization, came to ac- " quaint me with their intention in regard to religion. I was " apprehensiv(> tluit they would excuse themselves, by saying " that they shoidd prefer the Iloman Catholic Church, as some •'.fHiemhad told me privately that they wished to embrace " what they called the French religion. After they had reclined " in silence for a considerable time, an old Indian rose, and a " i)i[;e l>eing lighted, we were all )-equested to smoke with him. " Tlien he shook liaiuls with us, made a short speech, promised " to become a Christian, and attach himself and all his family to " the English Cliurch. Threeother Indians followed his example. "Then the cliief of a tribe (Aince above alluded to) consisting "of about seventy-five persons, said that they would return " next spring and settle on the Manitoulin Island, but that "they would not pledge themselves at present to become members "of the Church. He assured me, however, that in the mean "time I need have no apprehension that they would follow any i3 HJ> 'I i " other (Ii'iioniiiiiitioii : tliiit lie tlioii^rht n'li,!;:t()ti u ^nxxl tliiip/, iui«l '• tliiit lie Would I'D with iiU! iii'\t s|iiiii;j; t(» .sci- lii.s (JiiMt i''iith«'r " at 'I'droiitd, 1111(1 coin crsc witli him iilioiit christiiuiit y. I a[>- " |»rov»'tl <»!' this, jukI fiKh-iivoiui'd to fiicoiiiii;,'^ him, <'\liortiii;f '* thciii to prtiv, uikI to think of what I hud prrachcd to them. '* Thi'ii the rhict", with u smih' upon his (•oiiiifciiaiicc, wiiich was '* rrmarUaldy expressive, said that as s<»m<' of his peoph- liad h-fl " their ehihlreii- Nome tlieir wives, and others tlieii" pareiits in '* the forests, he was |»ersiiinh'd we coiihl not thinU ii^id of tn( in "for retnrnin;,' to take care of them. 'Iheyall shook hands with *' me ht!fore they I'epaircd to thi'ir r.iiioes, and as tin'y had some- " times seen me ;^i\e litth' thinj^s to the Indians, they reminded " me tliat tiiev thon;;ht their (Jreat I'ather's Minister mi^^ht ;;i\(,' " them some hread for theii' chiUlri^ii to eat. 1 found no diiiieidty " ill (Mnnplyinj; with their desire, as we hiippeiied to he near tht- " haki-r's. »*♦*♦* o,, t^|„, ^iJth 1 returned a;;ain from "Cohlwater to l'enetanj,'nishiiie, as I was informed that a " favoiiral)h' opportunity wonUl he presi'iitcfl of preaehiii'j; to eer- "tain Cliippewa trihes who had lately arrived. On tlie last two " daysof .luly I preaehed to a lar^'o asseml)la;,'e of Uoinan Catlndic " Ottawiis and i'ai;an Chippcnvas, who were? vi>rv attentive, and " Assiekaiiee, whom 1 have already mentioned, was kindeiiouj^h " to interpret. 1 e.\i)eetud the Chippewas to come forward and " l)uhli(;ly avow their inttmtion of attaehiiij,' tliemselves to th(> "Chiireii; hut Aince, their principal chief, dot-lined doin;,' this. " in the presence of his Uoman Catholic hrethi'en, and recpitjsted "mo to pay thcMii a visit in the evenin<,', at their wi;^wams. " Accordin;4ly a little hefore ni^ht a larj^e canoe was sent to con- " vey me across tlu^ harhour, their wigwams hi'in;^- erected on its " western shore : Captain Anderson and tw(» Indians from C(dd- " water were ;^ood enon;,^h to accompany me. Jlavin^^ui'rived at "the residence of Aince, we found that his wi<;wam was a very "neat one, and Avere invited to sit down on mats, with which the " whole Hoor was covered, except a small space in tlie middle, "which was assi<^ned to the iire. TIk' place wassoon filhul with " the sons, relations and connections of the chief, wlio, heini^ all "seated in order on the floor, were silent for a few minntes. " Then Aince a fine tall man, and apparently of the mixed breed, " rose and made a S])eech, informin<; me that he hiul lon^' thoiit,dit " of civilization, and that for some years past Christianity had " boon to' him a matter of sim som( ions (( consideniticni ; that diH'en-nt denominations of Christians had solicited him a!id his peo]>K^ '* to join them, but that ho had repeatedly declined attachin:; " himself to any of them ; that he was now convinced of the e\- " cellence of the Christian relij^icm ; and that since his own Great " Father at Toronto had at len<4tii sent a ^linister of his reli^^-ion " to teach him and his people, they received the otter with Joy " and ;;Iadness : that they wished to live on the Manitonlin Island " and to have me to teach them and their children. I assured " them that all they had saiil had <^iven me i';reat sati -facticMi ; " that I hoped their Great Father would send them teachers ol * his own religion, and that I would willini>ly and ,uUi''l'y 'A'^ t" " instruct them, if it should ])lease the fathers of tlie Church tn **send lue. Then I exphvined to them some things connected 1(1 UK (I witli ,'iii^f nil iivuti's. hvec'd, liou^ht itv iiiul |])in)iilo iichinu It ho ex- 1 Gri'iU leli^^iiiu itli jnv Island issurod liction ; licrs ttt m " with rt'li^iiiti, Mini aihitMl a short *'\l:urtatioii. One of tho tno " Indians tVoiii ColdwatiT, Ikmii;; dt'sirt'd, ollt'icd up a piaviT in " 11 \t'rv -oli'inn and a^rrcahh' tctiu' of voire, and in th"ii" own " lan'Miaj^c, w hi(di htiii^' t-ndod thcv Min;^ an hvnin. (Mi the *• loUowin;,' niorni! ;;, anotlu'i- Indian faniilv, ronsiNtin;^ «d* ri^rlii '* persons, r\|>r»ssi'd their desire to heeonie nn>ntliei-s <»f the ••C'hiiit'h, ami to settle with A'neeand his jieople on the Mani- "toaliii Islantl." We will now return ti» the journal. ioi .Monday the J'Jd, havin;j^ added twdto the ninnln>r of our men in the canoe, wo proceeded towards the northern shore of tlu' LaUe. Ill tlu- vicinity of the (ireat Manilonlin Ishmd there ar»' many others of ninch less » \tent, wiiich are all ct»\cred with heaiititiil jiieeii woods, in wiuth isuvariet_\ til trees and tli»wi'rin<; shruhs. A line linu-stone |»ea(di is frei|nently jiicscnted, on which lire fonnd cnrions spe«'inieiis of petrihetl oi-iranic reinains. The wind heiiij,^ hij^h and contiary we wen* iinaldo to pro<'e»'d far, and in cross! n;;; u hoislei-ons hay, the hreakers sometimes daslu'fl oviM' tlie pi'ow of the canoe, w hicli Innvevi'r Ix'inu; well maniu il, buoyed ns saftdy to the shori*. We were oldii;ed to spi-ml the remainder of the day on a very Ktoriny hea<'h, where our tents could not hi,' conveniently ereclt'd. On the follow in^f mornin;,^, the swellinj^ of tin; water havinj^ suhsided, wx' re-ein- l»arl' prospects whicli it commands of tiie surroiindiiii^scem-ry, our attention was suddenly called to what was far more interesting to nil! than any tiling' that is to be seen at La Cloche. .Several youni( Indians came fioin their encampmi-nt, which was not far distant, and welcomed us with evident expressions of ])leasnro. llavimf proeei'ded to their lodjies we performed lun- morniii;^ devotions, and breakfasted on the beautiful j^rassy jdainon which they were erected. Captain Andei-son conununicated the object uf our excursion to Showinckejlck, their idiief, and our messag<' was favourably receiviMl by him and his whole tribe. 'I'iie Indians, in compliancewith my desire, jx'imitted the women and children to be present when I addressed them, thoufih feinuli s ai-e not usually allowed to attend their ass«!nd)lies. They listened with great attention when I spoke to them about reli<,Mous thin;;s, and immediately consented to attach themselves to the CImrcli, and become Settlers at Manitoulin Island. The weather bi-inj* ex- ceedingly ))li>asant during the remainder of the day, we ])roceeded a considerable distance, and were enabled in the evening to j)itch uur tents in a beautiful grove on the summit of a rock, com- V I' 'I lUl! lii'lli' I 81- iiuiiuliiij,' a vii'U uftlu' mi'icrous ^iveu liills willi whicli tlu)S<* regions i)t" the hike art* oriumu'iitod. Thu rcsidcncu of Mr. Al'lJciiii, of the I loiioiiraldc IIikIsoii |{;iy (Joiiipiiiiy, which is situated on tlit.'iiorthcrii siiorc, near i lie jjlacc whofc \vc cncampL'd, presents a very neat uiipearanee, and is shcdtered from the windn by a ran^e of hinh rocUy liills. We jtaid Iiini u visit on the following' inoniin;^', and were received with luiich civility and kindness. As we t'ontinned onr conrseanjonif the rocks, Ave .saw seviM'al which appeared more interesting^ to us than any we hud seen hefort Some of them lise nearly j)eri)endiciilar nnh'e than an hiindre(l feet above the surface of the lake, while others of e(|ual lieii.;ht project their frownintf clitVs over the waters which .surround them, and reflect thi'ir dark massy forms. We broutrht our canoe close under one ot these vast overlian^'infi^ rocks, wliich bein<^ composed of ditferent sultstaiiees, ])i"esent a yreat vai'ietv of cohaii's. At ni^jht our tents were pitclied on a fine sandy boach at the extremity of a b)vely bay. On the mornin*^ of the li.'ith we reacluMl .NFessasau^in^' before bre.ikfa>t, and I had the l)leasure of preachin<.>' to about fifty Indians. 'Die place wliere they assenjbled is a sandy ])lain, and tin; .small o'lks and other tre(vs, with which it is thinly coxered, afforded a i^rateful shade. On that occa- ion also, the women and cliildren were permitted to attend and occupy a place at a little distance from tlie men. The whole assembla<^(i foi'med a ciirleas they reclined in order on the lawn, and conducted themselves with propriety, but notwith- standin;^ their mild and docile behaviour, it must be admitted that, on account of tiieir iincleanlin(!ss and scanty clothiuf^, they have a disffusting and a very miserable a])pi'arance ; and the tjontrast between the Indians in their wild atul savage state ainl those who have in any degree become civilized is very striking. The Indians at Mossasauging .seemed j)leased with what was said to them ; Misenence their chief, made no objections, but said they were desirous of being civilized and becoming member.s of the' Church. The weather was extremely hot during the day, and in the evening we encamped, as usual, on a rock. A very high wind rose in the night, and the lake being greatly agitated, the noise of the waves as they broke against the rocks around our lonely dwelling was tremendous. Notwithstanding the raging of the storm, early on the following moi-ning we ventured to spread apart of our sail to the wind, which wafted us a great distance in a very short period. On Saturday the 27th, we arrived at the Sault St. Marie, and were received by the Rev. Win. M'Mnrray, (the Society's Missionary there, a]»i)ointed in October, U}32,) who had been anxiously exj)eether. It is the will of that Great " lieing that we should receive the reli<,non which he hath made " knov.n to \is in his Word. For our sakes, and for our salvation, " the Lord Jesus Christ came down from on hipfli. The Lord is " merciful, and always desirous to save us. Our sins were a "■ heavy burden, and it was needful that he should lay down his " life for us. lie shed his blood to wash away our sins ; without '■ this we should be wretched here on eartii. Let us consider " this, and i-emember that miserable bein<>s as we are, He laid " down his life for ns. Now my friends, this is what our ministers are teachinj^ us, that we must look for the salvation oi'our souls to the (rreat God, — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." After charoiny- the Indians not to speak evil of their Clergyman, "le added, '•'■N'ow my friends, let ns listen attentively to our minister, and then we shall be enabled to love one another, oven as brothers and sisters love each other. My friends, we iiave been hearinir ministers of different denominations, but let us not on that account be strangers to one another, but good friends. Having exhorted his Ijretlwen to overcome the Uack bird which had been singinaf about thoir ears for some tune past, Qvcn as the Great God had overcome the evil spirit," he said, "and let us pray to the Almighty God of i^ M m 1 I Il m " Heaven to stren<,'tlien our iniiula that we may have power to " do this." llaviiif,^ before interrupted thetiiread of Mr. Klliot's Journiil to ex])liiin the first oriiriii of t\u\ Setth'uieiit at Maiii- touliii Tsland, it may now he interest inj,'' to do the same witii re^fard to tliis Mission at Sault St. Marie, taken from the 'J'oronto »So(!iety's Report tor \iVA2, {). 15. The ('ojnmitte(», says the liei)ort, are painfully aware that the present an-anj^ements for Sault 8t Marie, are mis(M'ahIy incommensurate with its necessities. Nor are they surprised to tind that such is also the opinion of a great fritMul to the Indian race, and an ardent supi)ort(>r of every measure fyr their conversion, Governor Sinij)son, of the Hon. Hudson's Hay (yomjjany, who, in a letter addressed to the IJisiiop of Quebec, dated Red Hiver Settlement, writes as follows : — " F,'l>niar!/ Ut, 1832. " The only field I now see open itself with a i)rospect of '* success and advantati^o from missionary labours, besides Red " Hiver, is tlie Saidt St. ^[arie's, which connects Lake Huron " with Lake Superior. There 1 think it would be successful, as " the country in the ueii^ddKnirhood of that place has become so " much exhausti'd in fur-beariufij animals, that the natives can " no Ioniser inaiutain themselves by the ])rodnce of the chase ; " so that very little encouraf>-emeut would be recpiired to induce " tiiem to form a villa<^e at that spot, and the lon<^ intercoui'so " they have had with the whites, now, I tliink, prepares them " for reliffious instruction. A younj^ gentleman of tlie name of " Cameron, a half-bred native of the country, who has been bred " to the Church in Canada, and is, I understand, zealous even to " enthusiasm, in the object of civilizing and converting his " countrymen, has lately established himscdf thex*e for those " ends ; but the pittance he is paid from a Society in York " (now Toronto, viz., £100 per annum in currency, see Report, " 1831) is very inadequate, as that sum at least would be " necessary for charitable purposes alon(» among the natives, " till they got into the way of raising crops. Another £100 " would be necessary to cover his expences in moving about " from camp to camp in the neighbourhood until they become " settled, and his own la1)oiirs, which he cannot aiFord to bestow " gratuitously, as his means are very slender, would, I think, be " moderately paid at another £100 ; so that a Mission there "cannot be expected to do much good, unless a sum of about " £300 can be procured for it. I mean to recommend this " Mission to the Hudson's Bay Company, but as the situation is ' beyond the limits of their territory, I do not expect they will do more towards its support than offer the Clergyman and his assistants board and lodging at their Establishment there ; and as it promises to be productive of much good if properly " conducted and well supported, I beg leave to recommend it " to your Lordsliip's sui)])ort and good offices." Mr. ^M'Murray's salary for the year ending August 20th, 1834, was £120, with £37. 10s. for an Intei'preter : but it does not appear from the Report that either Governor Simpson or the Hon. Hudson's Bay Company have contributed to that go' d deed which they recommend to the benevolence of others : and as the third 1, i I' i nt roport contains an ilcni of £'20 for Mr. M'Murray's houst* n^nt, i'voii tin; l)nai(l and lotl/^iii;,' sfcins to hav(! Iji-on fori;()tt»>n. Mr. M'.Miiiniy t(>(!< cliaii^c of llic .Mission as K;iy 'lc;icln'i- Oct. l!Mli, 1J!;{2, niui was oidainL'd in An<>iist, lli:{:{. 'I'lio accounts of his iiitrofluction, and tin* <:radual acccs:d(jii of the Indians to liis tcachin','', will l»(> found jta^c }{ to 12 in tlio tliird report of tiiu Socioty. \V{- will now rctnrn to Mr. JOlliot's .lonrnal. On Tii'-'sday tlu' liOtli, wo ]»aid a visit to -Mr-. Nonrso, of tho J Ion. Jlndson's Hay (.'on>pany, who liappencd not to be at lionit\ hut Mrs. Nonr.so rtH'oiv'.rd us kindly, and wo had tho plcasuro of Slicing him tlici followin^^ nioi-nintif. On Wednesday Anly 1st, I heard Mr. M'Murray preach to the Indians in an inij ressive nr.innor, and they were very attentive to his discourse. On Thursday tho 2nd, we U>ft the Sault .St. Mai-ie, and Mr. Rol)crtson, Chinsfuacounse, and other Indians, accompanied u.s to the (Jarden Jtivei-, which has been repi'oscnted to bo a pn.'ferablo site for the Mission. Jiut so far as I am able to Judiie, after malcini;- e!n[uiry and seeinj^- both places, I think it would be inexpedient to chanj^o the situation of tho estahlish- iMcnt. The land at (lard(Mi kivi'r is not supeiior to that at St. Mary, and the Indians j^cMierally do not wish to reside there. At the Sault ♦^hen? is a considei-abh; portion of cultivated land, but at (larden iiiver the soil is all covejrd with trees, except a few acres. At the ])resent establishment tlieri^ is a good dwellin<^ house, •with other adjacent buildings, which may be purchased at a lov/ ])rico, wliilo at Garden River no houses have yet been Imilt, and Iniilding is extremely expensive in that remote part of the country. On Fi-iday tho ,Srd, tho weather Ix'ing fine, we proceeded by Lake Croorge to a small island near St. .los(>ph%:, where I had an opportunity of [)reachin;4' to a band of Indians, whoso Clnef desired mo, wb.en at St. Mary, to ])ay them a visit. They informed nie that they have attached tliemselvcs to the Rev. Mr. M'Murray's Mission, and are willing to become Christians ; and I trust, that with tho Divine blessing acconi))anying tlie >!i!'ans which may be used for their conversion, tliey will soon be induced to icnounco tho fatal habit of drinking to excess, the grand stumbling ])Iock which at i)resent seems to prevent them from being bi-onght into a state of salvation. In the morning of the following day we visited ^Major Ilaine's new Settlement on the Island of St. Josejih ; the soil seems to be excellent, and log buildings are in the conr.se of erection, but tiie number of Settlers is yet very small. Thence we proceeded to Drummond Island, and the wind being very unfavourable, w(i were obliged to pitch our tents at an earlier hour than we intended, on its limestone beach On Sunday the 5th, having performed divine service, and the wind being fair, we were enabled to sail to the great Manitoulin Island. We had no wish to leave Drummond Island till tlie following morning, but our particular situation and circumstances rendered it necessary to proceed on that occasion. On Monday we (U)ntinued our course; along Viw. noi'th side of the island, bnt i:ould not proceed far on account of a strong contrary wind. iH ■:! 88 TTavin/? roacliod the extroniity of alonp; point, vliorp two furious winds met, on cucii side of which is an extensive bay, wo wore tinder the nooessity of hindiuji^, and erected our tents on a stonv boach. Whihr perfonninif our evenin;^ Avorsliip we wd to embark. The i^alo increased as we pursued our stormy voyai^e across a spacious bay, but the wind havin^if (-hanjj^ed and liecomo rather more favourable, wo nnfoldcid a small portion of the sail, and Avere soon wafted many miles before breakfast. The waves rose to an alarniin'i;' height, but our liji^ht birk vessel, beinij skilfully conducted, surmounteil them adminibly well, and neitlier our persons nor our ])osessions sustained the least injury. The Lake haviuyf ])e('om<> extremely au;itated, we landed at one of tho Hattlesnako Islands, and remained there the rest of the day. The ishmd on which we i)itched our tcMits, and others in its vicinity, are said to be infested with rattlesnakes, but we did not see any. On the 8th, we re-embarked at an early hour, and the wind bein*^ fair, wo unfurled all our sail, and proceeded with ^roac raj)idity aloufj tho northern shore of the ^ranitoulin Island, We breakfasted at a place called j\lni)le Point, wIkm-c there are Indian I'lantations ; but boinj^- at some distance from the boach, and havin^f no ^uide, wo were unable to find them. The hind there api)ears to bo sandy, and is covered with a variety of trees, and tho beach is adorned with beautiful vines and blooininiif shrubs. On another j)art of the island wo saw a well cultivated field, covered with Indian corn, on tiie toj) of a j>;en tie eminence. The soil th aigh not of a snpei-ior kind, beinnned us that thev eanu* from Lake Nippisiii;,'-, and were about to proceed to I'enetanf^uisbine for jn-esi'Mts fiom tlw' government. I'indin^' tliey were destitute^ of food we j^ave them a litth' Indian corn, which thev tliaidiftilly r<>e(MV(Ml. ()»i tlie fullitwin;,' moininj; I addressed them on the subject of relii^ion, while they listened very attentively. After considerable discussion respcctini,' riiristianity and Civilization, they infoi'iiu'd us, tliat sliould ti-achi'i's be sent to tlu'ir country they would become members of the Church. A few of them however, have ab-eady attached themselves to tlu> Koman Catholics. It is probable, that if an establishment should be formed at Lake Nii)])isin^', the Indians in tlie interior would re- sort to the Mission, whicli wonld eventually lead to their con- versioJi and reli'doiis instruction. A younij Indian fj-om those parts repeated to Capt. Anderson a lamentable fact, which thi latter has fieiiuently stated to me, that instances have occurred of the natives of those distant solitudes beiny- /guilty of the horrid crime of killing' their nearest relations, and afterwards feasting' on their lifeless remains. Tiiis rej)ort is corroborated by Indians residin<,f at Sault St. Marie, and attested by some of tlie gentle- uiou of the Honourable Hudson's I5ay Company. llavinj^ returned to Penetannuishine on the llJth, I had the pleasure early on the followinj^ nutrnin,'^ of jtreachiii;^' to above ei<,dit hundred Indians, as they sat on the ground at the military establishment. On that occasion I recojrnized many persons wlioni I had previously addressed in their native wilds, who re- peated their assurances that they will attend to instruction, and attach themselves to the Church. The number of Indians who accei)ted my offers is three ha iiflird and g'latij nine, and two hundred and sixty six of them have exjjressed their determination to settle at the Manitoulin Island. IJiit there are many other Indian.s with whom I have had intercourse, and multitudes with whom no opj)ortunities of communication have yet been afforded, who, f am persuaded, mi^iit easily be induced to avail themselves of the blessings of Christianity. The more that is seen and heard of these wretched, b\it in- teresting wanderers of the wilderness, the more solicitude is felt for their speedy admission into the Hock of Christ ; and the thought ought not to be entertained, that any Churchman, who is under the influence of the benevolent spirit of our religion, can vithhoki his aid in rescuing those from destruction, for whcjm, as dl as for himself, the Eedeemer died. At a loss to account for the diversity- of pjirties and persuasions into which the Christian world is unhappily divided, and perplexed by the various views in which religion is presented to them, but desirous to be par- takers of the blessings we enjoy, these simple sojourners (if the rocks are calling upon us to shew them " the way of salvation." I need scarcely recommend them to the charitable considera- tion of the committee, and I hope that some effective plan may bo soon devised for the promotion and accomplishment of one leading object of the society— the Conversicn and Civilization of the Indians by the agency of the Church. X (Signed) ADAM ELLIOT. Ili ii i> I no CONTINUATION OF MR. ELLIOT'S JOURNAL 0/ his proceed} iKjs amoiuj the Einhjrant Settlers in the Hume JJi^trlcA of Toronto^ Upper Canada^ after his return from the Indian excursion July llith, IH'A-}, dated (Mohrr otii, iH:i5. In my lust coniimmicjition 1 hud tho lionoiir to tninsinit a statoinont of my prooiMjdin^s amonjr tho Indians in tho months of .luno and .luly. 'I'ho prospoct of a now missionary es;iablish- mont (hdiiihls n»o, and I ounnot siilliciontly ox|)ross tho ])loasu»-o which I fool in ivHoctin^'* on tho jn-omptitudo with which his ExcoUonoy, Sir.IohnColborno, and tho Socioty, havo takon stops to oxtond to tho poor honij^htod nations of this country " tho lamp of lifo." I now bo^ loavo to inform you how I havo boon em}»loyod sinc(» my arrival a<2;ain at tho Kmi<;rant Sottlomont. On Wednesday .Tuly lotli, I returned to (.oldwator, and road prayors and in'oaehod tlioro on tho following' Sunday to a fow pooplo at tho houso of ('apt. Anderson. Thenco I procooded on tho 23rd to tho townsiiip of Mos, and visited a sick person in that noitifhbourhood the next mornin<;, wlio died soon after. I won ha])py to find his conversation on religious subjects satisfactoiy, and his opinions Scriptural, and it M'as aflPocting to hoar him solemnly declare before those who were present, that he looked for salvation only through the merits and mercy of Jesus Christ. I reminded him of the necessity of a renewal of heart by tho influence of the Holy Spirit, in order to be made moot to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light, and endeavoured to encom-age him to pray. Afterwards I road to liim some of tho prayors in the office for tlie visitation of the sick, in which he appeared heartily and devontly to join. On Sunday the 26th, I read prayers and proacliod in Me- donte and Vesj)ra to very attentive assemblages of ])oople. As I journeyed the next day to IJarrie, in the latter township, 1 had the pleasure of inspecting the neat frame Church formerly mentioned as building under the superintendence of Captain O'Brien, and which I have been since informed is now finished. The site is admirable, being on the side of a hill, which rises gradually from the beach, and commanding a pleasing prospect of Kemponfoldt Bay, and the vast surrounding woods. In passing through Innisfil on the 27th, I was prevented from proceeding so far as I wished by lioavy showers of rain, but had an opportunity of addressing a few persons at tho house whore I lodged, on the subject of religion. The next day I reached Tecumseth, and i)reaclied at a small school house on the evening of the 31st. There were about thirty persons present. On Sunday August 2nd, I had the pleasure of performing divine service and preaching in tlie new Church which has been lately erected in the township of Tecumseth. Much work yet remains to be done before it be completeu. About two hundred feople attended, and six children were baptized. In the afternoon rode seven miles, and read prayers and preached in West Gwillimbury, after which I baptized a child. The franie of a Church has at length been raised in that township. The next day I arrived in Toronto, and proceeded thence on the Friday following to Scarborough. Previous information being as widely circulated as so short a period would permit, 1 otficiated twit-e 91 mnmg is been Irk yet indred fcrnoou West of a b next i'riday fcvidely in that towualiij) on Suiulny tlu» fUli to n numerous and attentive conoourHO ofpcuplo, and baptized Imir children. On the evening of the foHowin^f (hiy I ai^ain perfurnied divine service at tlie same phice, and tlie conyrepation Mas also !iir;^(' on that occasion. 'J'he ne.xt Sunday after, about two hundred peoj)le attended divine service, and twelve receivi'd the Holy Conmiunion. On Monday the 17th I ivturned to Toronto, and pidcei'di'd thenco apiiii on tlie 22(1 to the township of J'icUerin;,'', and on Sunday tho 2Jh"d I olHciatcd in Whitby, the adjoininj^ township, to a very attentive cmiurt'^, .ion of about two hundred persons. Having then tra\ filed to the rear Settlements of l*ickerinj>-, I visited sonio of the nuMnbei'sof tlu Church, andnuide an appointment topreach in tliat nei^hhrjui'hood. In riie eveiiin;^ of t'le followini^ day I e.\])laiued a poition of Scripture to a few persons in the seventh concession of Whitby, and on my return to l'ickerinral>h> ct)n^M-oi>;atiun of J'.pi.scopalians met at the iiouse of ^Ir. liittio, to whom after rcadinj,^ the; ])rayers and rnaliin},' some oltservations on the litni-^fy, I preached on jnstitication by faith in JesiiH (Jhrist. On ]Slon(hiy tlu^ 7th, h(*in^ desired, J rode several miles in the moviiiii;,' to visit a sick person, to whom, with threo otliers, I a(lministere(l the Floly Communion. The next day I jjroeeeded a_nain to S('arl)oronf>-h, where I oxplained a portion of Scri})tnre to a few persons in the evenings, and on tlx; following' day I passed throii^Ii tlie townships of Yoi-lv and Mtobicoke to tiie Goi-e of 'J'oi'onto, tiience I continued my journey the next day to the second concession of the town- sliip of Toronto. On the evening' of Friday tlio 11th, I read ])rayerf», preaclied, and baptized nine children in that nei'^dibourhood, about eijrhty persons were pi-esiMit. The next day, accomj)anied by Mr. Aikin.s, I returned to the (ioni of Toronto thi'ou^h a very iieavy rain, on account of wliich tlic people could not meet in the evenin/;,'' for divine service, as they intended. A fc^w jiersons however assembled at the house where I lodj^ed, to whom ] addressed a short lecture. Though the weather was cloudy and disagreeable on the uu)rning of Sunday the 1,'Jtli, the little lo;,'' house was filled wit); attentive i)eople. Having re id jirayer.s and preached to them in the afternoon, I rode about five mile.s over a very wet road, and read ])rayers and ]>reached to a very numerous and devout assembhige of Episcopalians. U])on that occasion I was reijuested to baptize a child, who had been cariied by her parents many miles walking on foot through the woods. The next morning 1 rode a considerable distance, and administei'cd the Sacrament of the Lord's Su]Ji)er to a pious member of the Church, then confined to his room, and two othei" persons communicated with him. On Tuesday the loth, 1 retiirned to ToroJito and visited the JJishop,and preached in the evening of the 17th to a very attentive congregation at a house in Etobicoke, remote from Dr. Phillip's (.^hurches in that township. The following Sunday the weather was very unfavourable, bnt did not hinder above a hundred l)eople assembling at the Gore of Toronto. On tli.at occasion 1 baptized two children and administered the Holy Communion to twenty three ])ortfons. In the afternoon I rode several miles, and four members of the Church were kind enough to accoin- ])any mo. Tliough co])ious showers of rain fell almost inces- santly during the day, which rendered the travelling very uii- (lomfortable, I found a respectable assemblage of people on ar- I'iving at the appointed place of meeting, to whom having read the i)rayers I i)reacliod, and afterwards baptized a child. In tho evening of the 2Jird, I again ofliciated in the same neighbour- hood, and about sixty })eople attended. On the 24th and 2r)th I proceeded through Chinguacousy and Calodon to the townsiiip of Mono, and found travelling become exceedingly disagreeable, on account of the extreme coldness of L^_ . a-- . ; . »V> '-t- -' .i.i Jw- .'H^iAt.iAeitia.iiiA. OJJ »ort ted. nvo iiblo [•, to osus iiiloH hrro >rfi I ])S of limed town- u-hod, y Mr. heavy n the orsonH liom 1 dy and )vayorH c inile.s a very n\ that 1 been i-re;,'ati()n as.sembled in tlie ni«w C'hiiiTli, which is yet so open und inconiph'te, tliat it afforded ns but a ])oor sheher from the cold wind and rain ; n()twithstannfj;li the |>eoj)le have had no other phico to asseiid)le in tlian a harn Ijnilt of lo;fs, which is at any linie ill adii])ted tor thi' deecMit pei tornianee of nacred duties, and extremely uneonifortalde in cold and Ntorniy weath»'r. On Thursday Oet. Ist, I rode a considerable distance under n very heavy rain, and oHieiated at tlu' house of Airs. Carson, in the township of Mono, who is a pious ini-nilier of the ('iiuich, and hiis bei'u confined above ji year to her bed l)y sicknonrs of tin; sick person, and nine of them received tlur iloly Communi(jn with her. 1 also read tlie prayers and j)reaehed on that occasion. In the; evening' 1 ])roceeded to Mr. Ketehum's in the said lownshii), unil read |»rayers and preaeluid on the followiiii; day to twenty people, ilere bein/;' particularly requested, 1 administered the iSacranient of the l^iord's Supper to three persons, and two children weiv baptized. Mi'. Ivet- elumi's exi;rtions in jironuitin;^ the relij^ious instruction of the youn<4' in the renu)te settlements where lie resides, are hi<>hly serviee, I pi-euehed to a nnnierouH and (h'vout eon;4re;,'ation. On this occasion I administered tho Hacranu'iit of Baptism to six persons. On 'J'lieschty the "JTth I retnrncMl to the township of 'lOronto. and ofhciati-d here on tho eveninsjf ty, tliat a ctinliniial intercourse with tht; pt>ople in tho circuit of my missionary services, cnahle^^ nio to rcjuat wtf o}iiiiitta irith incri(itirci n i/nntlif iindcr- riitiil l)if /C/''oii'o/>h' of this (H)untry. I lor members mince the iii^du'st respect for her ministry, and exjtress in the stron;^('st terms, the most ardent wishes that thi'V coubl have, not llii- orra/ioii'il only, bet thore^'ular ceU'bration of her aiVectiu!; services in their respective settlements. f have over and ovi'i' heard them oltserve, with thedee]iest re;4;rot, that thou<4hthey belonjj^ to tlio established Church of the empire, they are the most neglected and destitute denomination of C'hristians in this Hourishin;,' country. They are indeed at pro- sent an n!diapj)y, ne!L';lect(>d, and scattered tiock. May Il(» whoso never fjiilin;^ providence orderetli all tiiinondenco,) llis Excellency would take inunediate measures for "gathering together the scatter(Hl tribes on the northern shore of Lake Huron, and phicin^' them under tho immediate superintendenco of Capt. Andoi-son, who will zealously j)rosecute the plans which have been suious improvement and civilization. The society therefore came to the resolution, "That they aro i)ropared (thoni;h not without sincere reject " for tho loss of his valuable services in a field of duty wliich he '•has filled so entirely to their satisfaction) to reliiuiuish the " services of Mr. Elliot as Travellinj:,' Mission«ary to tho Home " District, in order to his appointment as Resident Missionary at •' the Great Manitoulin Island." And 3rd. " That in case such appointment takes place, the/ will pay towards his salary the sum of £75 currency per annum." V ii :l^l ':i 90 Tn ph'tli^iri;^ tlicinNclvrs so lur>,'fly tt) t\\r support of Mr. ICUiot ill lii^« new (Mpucity, wliilt; ut tlic muiiu* tiiiu> tliuv miiuiii I'hui'i^'ruMi! with tlu' iM'cc'ssiii'v pro\isii>ii tor tlio Truvrllinj^ Missioiiiiry who iiiiist lie appointcil to hin pl:uM> in the lloiiiu DiHti'ict, thf committi'c ohst'iv*,' that thry did not t'n'l tlit'ms»'lvi>s wiirnuitcd hy the cvi^tiii^' coiiditioii of the Nocifty'H t'liiids and prnsoiif cii^M^'ciuciils, hilt if their duty to(iod mid their feUow creatiiies was to he eoiisidered, if the alVectiii;; eoiiditioii of tho poor heiit hens was u nnittc-r worthy of re;;ar(l - they ccnihl not see how they eoiihl liiive a(h)pted any other course without an injurious distrust in 'Miiat arm which cannot he shorteiu'd," aind want of ciuiti(h'iice in the liheral and enlii^hteued hody for whom they act, and hy whom they consi occa- bion pi-esentiiin- itself was worliiy of an increased expenditure. Unih'r the>e circumstances they tiirow tliemselves and tho cause iijton the Christian henevohuice of their friends in Canachi, und in tiie nu)th(>r country, with a firm conviction that the society will he supported in this /eah)us perfornumce of the sacred duty which dev(jlves upon it ; for it must he remeinhereil that it is a rc[)roach to a C'hristiae conununity to have loiiLf co-existed with lu'athenism, und to have ;j;r()wn old in the very heart of Nuj)or- stition- the Christian shouUl ^^lory in heinjf the dUjicntvr U8 well as tho " ktcjter of the <)i-acles of (iod." " l-'rfi'lv ye have rcoi'ived— t.eelj* kIvc." His duty is to lin/xtrt the faith — as well us to i/wtrfl it — and to jn-oach the ^'ospid which he has received to ovory creature. "lio y(^ into all nations, l)aptizin.ekiel xxxvi — 'Ml. Acts viii. 20 — 40. Tho society to whom these interestinjjf documents were ad- dressed is d(;sin;ii;it(!d " 'J'he Society for Convertinji; und Civi- " lizin^ the Indians, and i*ropa_<>utin<( the (jrosj)el among the " destitute Km i;ri-ant Settlers in I'pper Canada." It was esta- blished ut Toronto, tlu; caj)ital of Upper Canada, nndcr the pre- sidency of the Hon. and Jlinht Kev. Charles James Stewart, Lord Bishojj of Queh-'c, and with the i)atronai(e of Sir John Colhornc, then Lieutenant-Governor of the Province, in lOiJO, and has zealously followed up its object ever since. MR. MMUKUAY'S INDIAN iMIS^SION. the •c ad- Civ i- iT the esta- pre- jwart, John iBao, 1 i 1 Almost ovorv institntioii nitniii^' ut tlw iniprovrtm-nt of th« Norinl iuiti rt'li^nons cotnlilioii ot' iiutiiUiiDl, has ('oiiitiiciiccd itd cart'tT uM(h'r suiiic di's, ha\ in;; hccn, in pMu-ral, mis- taiiH'tl hy tho r.\tiaoidinar\ rxcitinns ot' ti tVw original proi' c- tor^, till (<.\pcrin\i'iital cvidfiicc of its ns«'fuln<>sN uwukoncii a fTo\\vrn\ intt'icst, aiitl pmciiicd a nimt' rxtrndi'd support. It'tlio wocii'ty, wliosc proceedings durinij; tlie hist and fniiiili year of its existence are now un(h>r review, lias had its share of such (Uh- advanta^'es, it may hojie to exfierience their removal hy tho operation of similar cause's. Certainly, every siH'ceediny yeur demonstrates more t'oreildy th(> ini[iortatice and practicahility of itH designs, and proofs have been furnished of thi' increasing interijst taken hy the piihlic in their successful prosecution. 'I'ho zeal and activitv of the two missionaii(>s eiiiployj'd hv tho Nocicty have overcome, under the divine hh'ssiiii;, most of tho ditHciilties wliii'h their respective spheri's of ex<'rtion at first pre- sented, as will appear from n perusal of the subjoined accounts of their proceediiii;s, to which particular attention is invited. Kvery additional impulses to a movement anspi(Mously Ix'^iin in of essential s<'rvice in all cas(»s, and will, it is hoped, he oppor- tunely ^'iveii in this instance to can-y forward the lahonrs of tho society amon^r the Indians at the Sault JSt. Mai-ie, and the desti- tute !S(;ttlers and Indians of the Jlonu; J)istrict, and other dis- tricts of tlu> I'roviiice ^'cnerally. Of these two classes of persona the Committee are at a loss to say which jirefers tho stroni^est chtims to consideration ; they earnestly recommend the roliirious destitution of hoth to the sympathy of the Christian community. I'erhaps the mot'ves to Christian henevolenco were never hotter un(l(>rstood, and never more widely acted upoti than at the pre- sent moment ; hut the Committee are so forcibly struck by tho following view of tho remarkable revolution that has been offected within the last thirty yeai's, in th(> sentiments of Chris- tians on the subject of diffusing their religion, that they venture to introduce it here : — '' 'J'he founder of Christianity left Avith his disciples tho unlimited injunction to go forth into all the world, and topn'aeh the gospel to every creature."* This command, corroborated hy others of e([uivalent imjtoi't, and enforced by the very nature of the Christian doctrine, and by the spirit of Christian charity, \9 now understood and acknowledged in a manner that is new to the Church, to be of universal -bligation : so that no Christian, how obscure soever may be i.is station, or small his talents, or limited his means, can be held to bo altogether excused fror- the duty of fulfilling, in some way, the last mandate of his Lord. Thus understood, tliis conunand makes crrn/ Witrcr a i)reucher and a missionary, or at least obliges him to see to it, so far as his ability extends, that the labours of diffusive evangelization are actually performed (>i/ a guhstiliitc. " Before the commencement of the recent missionary efforts, there had been missions to the Heathen ; but these, it carried on with any thing more than a perfunctionary assiduity, wero anomalous to tho general feeling of Christians, and rested uu • Matt, xxvili. rl' 'I \ i i! I- f 'I hi V ! '! ! I'll !i 98 the oxein;)lary zeal of individuals. But the modern missions are niaiiitiiincd, neither by the zeal of the few, nor by the mere zeal of the many ; but rather by tlie deep-seated impulsive power of a 1,'rave and irresistible conviction, (pressinj; on the conscience even of the inert, and the selfish, and much more on the hearts of the fervent and devoti'd :) tiuit a Christian has no more liberty to withhold his aid and service from these evan^reliziny associa- tions, than he has to abandon the duties of common life ; and that for a man to profess hope in Christ, and to deny what he mi^lit sjjare to ])i"om., the diiiiisien of the /^-ospel, is the most egre,i,Moi!s of all practical solecisms."* ^ The Committee j)roceeil to submit .a concise statement of what has been doin/^- at the Sault 8t. M.irie, durinj^ the past year, collected from the corres{)on(lenc(! of the liev. Wm. M'JNIurray : Dkckmheh 14, \\j,V,S. — Mr. M'Murray writes the Committee, that owiiii,' to the prevalence of the measles among the Indians, he hiid been unable to oj)en his school till the beginning of November, a d that the attendance then given was but thin. He complains of the childi-en being too often and too long sepa- rated from him, to retain any serious impressions which may have been made upon them ; but anticipates the removal of this evil by the domestication of their parents, which is now in pro- gress. He received at this time two invitations from numerous bodies of Indians at the Michipicoton and Pic, two posts of the Hon. Iludso'i's Bay Company, the first distant about 140, the second about 240 miles from the iSault St. Marie, both on Lake Superior, Two Indian youths, one the son of a chief, applied to him to be sent in the spring to each of the above-mentioned places. Mr. M'Murray thinks they might, if indulged in their wish, be the means of doing much good, and opening the way for some more useful person hereafter. In this letter he adds, " many of the Indians, both old and young, are beginning to think very seriously of religion," and announces that the prin- cipal chief, together Avith two of his daughters, had actually abandoned idolatry ; seven persons had received baptism at his hands, more, indeed, had offered themselves, but before admit- ting them, the missionary took time to ascertain the soundness and sincerity of their belief. " Our meetings have been very regularly and numerously attended, — two take place every Sab- bath, and one on Thursday. JSIrs. M'Murray assembles the females on Friday evening, when singing is attended to, as part of their religious instruction." The scholars in attendance are stated to be from twenty to twenty-five, not half the number that attend in summer : their improvement is rapid ; but the Missionary com^/lains that his attention to the business of the school interfei*es with mo.e im- portant duties. A translation into Chippewa, of the catechism and part of the common prayer of the Church, completed by himself, and printed by direction of the committee, has been forwarded to him for the use of the scholars and the Mission generally. January 3, 1834. — In a letter of this date, he speaks en- couragingly of the progress he was making amongst the Indians, •1' Natural History of Enthusiasm, p. 2,i8.— New York, 1834, i ^'- lie way adds, ling to [e prin- ;tually at his [adniit- ndness [n very •y Sab- ' the LS part ?nty to their tat his j.e im- 3chism ted by been llission ts en- idians, 99 aiul contrasted the pious, sober manner in wliich the Christian converts at the Haiilt spent the first (hiy of th(? New Year, with the riotous intoxication of the rest. The state of these hist he represents to b(? truly pitial)h'. FEHRi'Auy 4. — Mr. M 'Murray announces tlte baptism of fenn individuals belonoini,'' to the family of tne chief of tlu»i)liice, " who had all ^iven sufticient evidence of preparation." The school was lu'okcn u]) by the suj];ar season. In this h>tter ho writes : — "The old chief is a sincere convert ; the traders on the opposite side have endeavoured to seduce him to driidc. On one occasion he told them, — ' When I wanted it, you Avould not j^ive it me— now I do not want it, you try to force it ui)on me ; drink it youj'selves.' " Kefornuitiou in this resjjcct is not v^'onfined to the chief. He subjoins — ''My room is tilled with Indians who are taking their leave of jue to go to their hunting giounds. I wish you could see them ; yov. would be pleased with the great alteration that has taken place in their deportment. I continue to be on very friendly terms with the", all, and in return, they seem much attached to me, which is encouraging." Mr. M'M array having represented some premises, situate on the banks of the River St. Mary, and the jn-operty of E. O. iM-matinger, Esq. of Montreal, to be in every res])ect convenient and desirable as the site of the Mission entrusted to his care, the Commitee successfully negociated with that gentleman for the present occui»ation of them at a fixed rent. Through the liberal assistance of the Governuient, hopes are entertained of the property becoming permanently vested in the Society. Mr. M'AIurray describes the landed i)roperty to be four acres wide in front, on the river, from which, to the hill, are thirty acres. " We could not place the Indians below the hill ; there is no wood ; the land is rather low and wet, and not a siifhciency. Beyond the hill or rise, the land is excellent ; hard wood and fine soil ; a soutliern aspect, and sheltered from the northern winds. This is the place where the Indians wish their village to be, a choice in which I concur." In a ])ostscript he says : "There are six or seven vld ifiV/ows here, who wish to join us ; two of them have already done so : could you devise any jjlan by which they could get some yearly sup])ort ? Some have children, and others grand-children : a small sum annually would not only 1)e an assistance, but a charity ; for they are truly poor and needy. I have given them many ])resents of provisions, but my means are so small, I can but ill afford it." May 2. — The Committee iiot ])eing satisfied of the com- petency of the two Indians desirous to be sent as Christian Instructors to their brethren of the Michipicoton and the Pic, had not encouraged their ])roposal. To this, Mr. M'Murray adverts — " As regards sending the two young men to Lake Superior. 1 leave it entirely to the Committee ; yet, 1 cannot ,i,'ive up the idea of their usefulness there. I proposed it, not for the purpose of forming regular establishments there at j)resent, hut merely to prepare the minds of toe Indir.as for such, at a future period." He undertakes to procure persons to bring the land, attached to the Mission, again under cultivation ; and applies for a further grant of money to erect, besides a school- I \ i- l\\ ,i\ fdi t i j^ 100 'I ■■ honso, a sufficient number of huts for the accommodation of twenty families. " In reply to liis Excellency's on(|uiry, (after his proffr 'ss in the Chippowji lan;,'iiiiL,'e,) be pleased to say that [ am doini»' as well as 1 could expect, for thci time I have been here ; I can make myself understood in cotnmon conversation. The Indians assure me I a'ious subjects, otlu-rwise than throu^'h an interpreter, until I shall have better mastered the lauj^iiai^e." On the 30th Aj)ril, Mr. IM'Murray moved into the Alansion- hous(>, which, with other out-buildin^s, the Society now rents of Mr. Ermatini,n>r. Since the date of his last letter, he had •* baptized an Indian widow, seventy years of ap^e, who had lonj,' kept back, for fear of not bein^' i)roi)erly pre])ared for so solemn an ordinance." Four persons in the faiiiili(>s of two American officers, at Fort IJrady, had also received ba])tism at his hands. Attain, he asks, — " Can any thing be done in behalf of the vour n'uiowsr May 3. — When recommended by the committee to try whether his interpreter mibstacU*a iebl, and lern re- lived in might hat most i, and or their weather 'or seed adults mpany's 101 so proat, they could not vonture, with funds so small, to incur the expence of any new appointment. But they are happy to add, that when their necessities were made known to his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, he was pleased to say, that for the pre- sent at least, he would see that they were supplied. It is hoped a schoolmaster will soon be on his way to Mr. M'Murray's relief.) He continues — *' Scarcely a day passes, but the greater part of it I am confined to my room ; no sooner have I finisheu with one band (of Indians), than another come«? in to converse with me. The disagreeable smell of the weed which they chew with their tobacco |)roducofi in strangers a severe and incessant head-ache, from which I have been by no means exempted. It is impossible to escape from an Indian who desires your notice and conversa- tion. He comes at all hours, ignorant of their relative conve- nience or inconvenience. The plainest intimations fail to make him sensible of intrusion. I have, therefore, no other remedy than to sit still during the greater part of these interminable in- terviews, and exercise the necessary patience." In order to meet the exigencies of this period, he increased his sei^vices on Sunday to three, and the weekly services to two ; the numbers usually attending them varied from one hundred and fifty to two hundred persons, all Indians. After mentioning the admission at this time of six persons, by bonfism, into the Church, ho says : — " Many more are thinking seriously, and incline to follow the example of their brethren, all of whom remain steadfast in the faith, in no instance, whatever, reverting to their former practices. They hold religious meetings among themselves, on such days as they do not attend nie. As might be expected from the nature of our holy religion, the new convert soon becomes warmly interested for his benighted brethren ; and his anxiety on this account will be no matter of surprise to those whose birth and education have been Chris- tian." " Our harvest bids fair to be abundant ; our crop of hay has been heavy, and the proceeds of the farm would be very considerable, if we had a proper person to take cliarge of it. ' Our pastures are excellent, and a small stock of cattle would enable us to raise our own supplies." In allusion to the labours of the Society's Travelling Mis- sionary, as detailed in the third report, ISIr. M'M. : ' irks — " I am happy to find that Mr. Elliot has succeeded so well, and trust that his efibrts will be as prosperous every ensuing year. It will be readily perceived that of the two missionaries employed by the society he must take the lead. Whilst I am addressing an unenlightened, uncivilized people, through the diflicult medium of a foreign language, his pains are bestowed on the civilized and enlightened, who have the word direct from his mouth, in their own vernacular tongue. I shall, however, do my best to labour faithfully, and my whole study will be to win souls to Christ." "About six weeks ago, four Christian Indians, mem- bers of my congregation, asked my leave to visit their brethren at Michipicoton, on Lake Superior, for tlie purpose of speaking to them on religion ; at the same time, requesting to be supplied with a email quantity of pro\'isions for the journey. As I coupidered the objf?rtions of the Committee to apply only to the iih. h ? ;.r ■ m m 102 permdni^nt cn/jagemont of such services, I acriuiescod in their Sroposnl, and furnished them with provisions to and from lichipicoton, at the expenco of six dollars. 1 trust the sanction of the Committee will not be withlicM to this stop, wliich I considered it my duty to take. On the arrival at Michipicoton, Geo. Keith, Es(i., Ciiief Actor of the Hon. II. IJ. Co. stationed at that place, wrote to me thus : — * I have only time to inform you that I duly received your fa vour,per Augustus and his companions, some few days since, and tliat they appear contented with their reception and professional ])r()spectvs.' liy their return home the same j»entleman wrote — * Your young men are speaking of taking their departure at no distant date. I am really amazed at the knowledge thoy liave acquired of Clu'istianity. They have behaved in every respect with the greatest propi'iety, and I am persuaded the scckI they have sown will bring forth fruit to repentance and reformation.' I will not trouble the Committee, adds Mr. M'Murray, Avith any remarks of my own, regarding their visit, but will let the extracts from this gentleman's letters speak in their behalf : — ' I cannot, however, ^>rbear saying, that the circumstance is peculiarly gi-atifying to me, and o])erates to spur me on to gi'eater exertions. Tliey report that tlieir brethren at Michii)icoton were most anximis to hear the Avord of life, and solicited them, at their dei)arture, to request leave of their minister for one of them to come and remain as tlieir teacher.' The * door' has thus been * oi)ened' for future labourers to * enter in.' Aware that in the proscMit state of the Society's finances, the appointment of new ]Missionaries is not to ho expected, yet I do not despair of seeing them appointed. God, who is * willing that none should jjcrish,' is also able to send the means of salvation to these sequestered tribes, and in His own good time will all his purposes be acconi] dished." in a letter of a subsequent date he says — " The I)idians have nearly all removed from us, and are gone to their Avintor haunts for a short time. They declai-e they Avill abseiit them- selves no more in this way hereafter. I am much ])leascd with their punctual attendance upon, and devout behaviour at, reli- gious worship, as well as their general conduct during la'^t summer. I entertain the hope that their confidence is com- pletely gained. For myself, I feel lastingly attached to tliem, and have reason to believe that the attachment is reciproc.ii. Our pros])ects brighten daily, and justify my belief, that with the continuance of the Divine ])lessing, the success of the mission iy now placed beyond all doubt." Ffor.i the above extracts it appears that, witli his hitherto imperfect o])i)ortunities, Mr. M'Murray has succeeded in gaining the affections of the people to whom he was sent, and a wiUliijr audience to the message which he carrijd. By the liberality ot the Lieut.-Governor,*a school-house is now erecting for the use of the mission, and the appointment of a school-master in contem- plation. Houses are also l)uilding for the accommodation of at least twenty Indian families. With the possr ^ion of these additional advantages, the Missionary's means of usefulness must be greatly oncroased. During the past year ho has beon made » Sir J. Colborne. 103 thc'iv from ction ich I loton, led at n you nions, L tluiiv ne the at the have L I am i-nit to mitteo, ;ar(Uiis letters \yr^ that •ates to t their lie word k'ave of as their xhouvevs Society's it to *l)C d. God, 3 to send d in His Indiiins |r winter nt them- jpcd with at, reli- [uvr hi-t is coin- to them, [ciproc.ii. with the liission iy Ihilhertu jvrtiniii.if 'willia;.: ality of |he nse of contem- jon of at (of these must 3SS bn nn; idi- the instrument of cjnverting uiid liuptizing thirtif-ciyht persons, the !j;reater part Indians ; and it iw Uy no means a circumstance of the least interest connected with the mi.ssion at the ISault St. Marie, that it promises, at some future period, to he the centre from wliich the lij^lit of Divine Truth will radiate to all the Heathen tribes of that remote re^aon ; to a portion of whom, natire sj/aikeiv, proceedinjj; from the missitm at the 8anlt, have already carried such a knowledge of Christianity, hy no means inconsiderable, as they had theiuselveb ac(j[uired under its iu- Btructiou. THE SPEECH Of a principal Chief of the (hjUncnij or Chlppeira Nation, named ChlmjuacosCf In tluir behalfy on hearing the Address read from the Society for Conterthuj and Civilizing the Indians^ ibllshcd at Toronto, 1830. My Fathers,* — We, the Indians of the Oj^ihway Nation, residing' at the Sault St. Marie, are thankful to you for your kind offers, for endeavouring^ to settle and civilize us, but we thiidc that our lands here are so poor, that even if we were to settle upon them, and endeavour to follow the pursuits of a^jriculture, they would not yield us a sufficiency to supjiort us. 'My FATHERjt — For the last three sunnners we have heard with great satisfaction your kind offers in promisin^ at tlie same tme thanking h;8 Great Father for the same, and for sending a Minister (The llev. Wm. ]>r Murray) amongst them. My Father, — I send you my compliments, I thank you very much, in the behalf of my nation, for sending a Teacher amongst us, for the purpose of instructing us and our children in the Christian Religion. I have often heard him speak, ami like him and wliat he says very much. I shall keep what the good Teacher you sent amongst us tells, in my heart. My Father, — I love the Teacher whom you have sent here with my whole heart, and am now ready, and will attend to tho good things he toils us about the Great Spirit, and attend to hin li 105 f rolifjion, un«l no other. When 1 seo the houses aii«l school houso ert'cttHl, 1 will hcikI nil my fhildren, and nil my young men, and uU our sisters, to ho instrueted hy our kind Teucner. Mv Fath>:h, — 1 have long seen that you liave furnished us with clothing and otiier necessaries, hut now 1 see that you intend doing even more for us— that is, to try to make us happy in mind, which nnikes my lieart feel very glad. AIy Fatiieu, — I have long ago heara other i)reaohors, and who persuaded mo to Join their ndigion, but now 1 will shut my ears against them, and attend only to the Treacher you has o sent us. I will attend and open my ears to hear him, and will attend to tlie religion to whicli you yourself belong, and no other. I will now open my eyes and lift up my heart to heaven, j)ray to the (Jreat S[(irit, as our Teacher has directed me, and pray to Iliiu to assist him. Alv Fatiieh, — I am now a good friend to the Teacher you sent us, and I love him in my heart every day more and more. I now command the young men, and all our sisters too, and I will make them atteiul to what our Teacher tells them, which they are willing to do themselves. I was glad when I heard about houses for us long ago, and hope our Cireat Father will keep us in mind. 1 thank my Great Father for the assurance he has given us to assist us as far as he can. My Father, — I am done, and may the Great Spirit bless you always. (A. true Copy.) WILLI AAI M'.MURRAY. Feb. lOth, 1033. I 5 fame titne 1 Minister lent here Id to the id to his INDIAN MISSION AT SAULT ST. MARIE. Journal of the Rev. Win. M^ Murray, at SattU St. Marie, dated July 22nd, 183o. It is with gi'eat satisfaction that I am able to assure the Committee, that the good work which I have in hand is progres- sing, and that my ministrations have been, and continue to be, attended with much deeper interest than before. The following report will give a concise statement of my labours since I had last the pleasure of addressing you. Owing to the distance the Indians were removed from the mission during the hunting season, our services for the month of April, and the greater part of May, were confined to one each Sunday. This great impediment will, I think, be removed by drawing the attention of the Indian to the cultivation of the soil, a period which every well-wisher to their tribes cannot fail to look forward to with the greatest interest. Sunday, May 3rd. — According to a previous arrangement, I proceeded to a river distant about nine miles from this place (See Acts xvi. 13,) for the purpose of preaching to the Indians. When I arrived at their lodges, I found every thing in readiness, and my arrival anxiously looked for by a considerable number 1,3 \i 1 1 i: III 106 of tlit'iii, altliouLfli tlie day was wet anil stormy. The silence wliicli pievailea throuj^hout their little encampment, as well as the rest from their respective labours, evinced a more than ordi- nary season. I was really cheered to find that although they were absent from me, the^ still remembered they had a God to serve, and that one day in seven si- >nld be set aside for his worship. On Sunday tlio 10th, I baptized Peter Matthews, an infant of one of the members of our Church. And on Sunday the 17th, I baptized John K()l)ert.son, an adult, twenty-six years of a<^e, a son of the Honourable Hudson's liay Company's Interpreter at Michipicotan. It gave me great pleasure to hear him answer, verbatim, the questions contained in the baptismal service, when put to him. On Sunday the 24th, I was enabled to hold two full services, as many of the Indians had come out from their hunting grounds. About thirty attended. Monday the 25th. — According to a previous notice, I held a meeting for the purpose of forming a Temperance Society, (See the Church Catechism, Duty to God and Duty to our Neighbour) amongst the Indians, thinking that such a thing would do very beneficial to them. I addressed -the meeting on the evils of in- temperance in di-inking, (See the Speech of the Chief Shin- guacose,) and also on the benefits arising from temperance ; and closed by drawing up a short form, to which I told them I wished their signatures. The meeting was then adjourned to the Thursday following, in order that they might have time to weigh the matter well, before placing themselves under any restriction. " The prudence or propriety of this step may be questioned, " however well intentioned, and does not seem quite in unison " with the conduct of the Apostles, (Acts xv. 6 — 11,) who were " content to preach temperance, (2 Peter 1. 5 — 8,) as the fruit of " convei*sion to the Christian faith, without placing their disci- *' pies under the dangerous temptation of voluntary rows." " GroiD in grace, and in the kuowledgj of our Lord and * Saviour." (2 Peter iii. 18, and from Titus i. 8, and xi. 2.) It " would seem St. Paul thought it not likely to be expected, as " the first fruit of conversion, but the mark of advancement in grace. That the aged men be sober, temperate, «Scc." — Editor. Thursday the 28th, the Indians again assembled and nine signatures were obtained, all of whom having strictly kept their pledge, as far as my knowledge has extended. I also put my own name to the list, more for example than from any fear of breaking through the rules of temperance. In union there is strength. " Let him that tliinketh he standeth take heed." — Ed. Sunday the 31st, had two services, after the evening service an Id man, about fifty-six, came into my room and requested my attention for a short time. On giA'ing my assent he com- menced by saying, that he had thought very seriously of reli- gion for a long time, and had no^y made up his mind to try and embrace it. He said he felt as if he was walking in a thick forest after a heavy fall of snow, which had so covered the bushes that he was unable to see the sky ; but going on a little further he came to an opening whore the sky was visible, and (( ■ Tanwiw Pifl 107 rvt'cy thin^ around liiiii. This lie continued, was his case ; when lie attended my services he could ^ee the way clearly, but when he absented hnnselt' he felt us if it was clouded, and ob- structions thrown in his way. Ho said he was getting ohl, and his only desire was to attend to tlie *' one thing needful." 1 well remember the first time 1 sj)olf u frw now roinorn, txro rihlu to Bay thuir luttorej. Tho Hjshiii^ tsi'iisoii will soon hot in, when i trust interruptioUM, for sonic tinio, at l(>ust, will ho ut lui ond. WILLIAM M'MUllKAY. i>ault St. Marly July 22ml, I iVA^t. Thcnunihorof Indiun huptisnis from Octohor (>tli, IKItM, to March 15th, lli.'Jo, thirty ; of others, children and an the tenor they have, little did I think that the lapse of scarcely four years Avould have accom- plished what it has, but it is the Lord's doing, and to him be all the praise. What cannot lie bring to pass I Is any thing too hard for the Lord ? Surely not, unless we take away one of his glorious attributes — Omnipotence. Three Simdays ago I baptized thirteen persons, and the Sunday following twenty-six, about two-thirds of the whole number were Indians. The total number of baptisms oiu' 109 hutidi<>(l and iwonty nine ; Indian niarriu;,'t*.««, five ; buriuN, Hve. The Iluly Cunnnunion h;i8 buon udnunisli'i-fd twice, the wliole nuinhor of cointniinii'iints sixty-six. Is nut thi-i un (>ncuura<;ini{ bojjinnin^? Otiior missionaries have; liiliourcd, in othiT ^jronnu, soino four, some five, some ten V'urs, without even a sin)j;ie eoni- munieant. It is trnly astonishm;; to see tlio tliirst there in in these rejrions for seriptnre Itimwh'd^'e. Tlie Indians, like tho man of Macedonia of ohl, are calling " for help," for misHion- aries from all (piarters. Why cannot they lie sent ? Are there no more Brainerds, no morollehers, no more Martvns or Elliots who will enj!;afj;e in this most humane and most (christian of nil undertakings { Shall these poor Heathens, thirsting; as they are for it, he permitted to perish for lack of knowledj^e i I sincerely trust that some f^rand effort will he sj)eedily made for amelio- rating their wretched condition. This solitary mission has had a very salutary and extensive influence over tho neighbouring parts. Five or six zealous missionaries might bo most profitably engaged at the present moment in this quarter. Very recently two hands of Indians came to me from a dis- tance of more than fonr hundred and fifty miles, for the express purpose of being instructed from the Great Spirit's Book, as they call the bible, and of being baptized. They stated that they had long heard of this mission, and had now come to see " the black coat," their iisual designation for every clergyman, and of hear- ing hin\ speak the good news of which they had heard a little. I hoj)e to see the time, ere long, when missionaries will go in search of these poor sheep, instead of seeing them travel so far in search of missionaries. I saw Mr. Elliot a short time ago, ho told me of his a])pointment to the new Indian Mission on the Great Manitoulin Island on Lake Huron. I wish we had a few pioresucli. Suppose you offer yourself for missionary service here. The claim of the Indians is not loss strong in my opinion than that of the Whites, and I assure you you will find here an ample Held for active exertion. I should like much to have you as my fellow labourer in those interesting quarters, but I sup- pose you are too comfortably situated in Lower Canada, to think of such a change. If your pillow be soft, be careful not to recline too much upon itj for fear of a surprise. W. M'MURRAY. I i !: I I ; ■I' ; I U no MIDI, AND MISSION, \H'M Jourmd 'i:itri('t, Jitniiari/, \U'M. Tlio Kcv. R. Ciirtwri^'lif, tf Kin/^'ston, j^'iiui-iintccM XT!t per ariniiiii, uixl tin; nisliop of Qi. >|)(>c iiii(l(M-tu()k to iiiiik(> up tlu* sum to I'lOO prr iiiiniiiii, out of tlic futxls |)la(M>(l at liis disposul l)V tlu! tVicnds of " Tlu' I'ppc'r ('iiniidiiiu 'I'nivclliiijjf MisMiuu I'uiul iu I'lu^liind" in Novniilu'r, iH.*J4, for thn'f yt-uPM- 'J'lic iouniul coinpriscs the poriod from Miiy to Nov., lH3ft. Ilaviii^r now compk'ti'il my first tour of the Midland District, I s(Mid you, for tlio infornnition of tii » society, a brief stattMuent of my proceciliuL^s sineo I eommonced my missioiuiry labours. Ilaviu;!; readied tbply tho destitute with the moans of grace are most indefatigable, find certainly well v/orthy of imitation, hold meetings in the neighbourhood about once a fortnight. From all I could learn, tho families in this township, who belong to tho Cluirch, do not exceed four or five in number. I intended to have taken a direct course through the town- ship of Richmond and Tyendinaca, to Shannonville, but having ascertained that tho road was far too intricate for a stranger to ■«ij.-.itoss so than I hud Ikmmi led to unticipatt', owinj,', pcrliaps, to the novelty of tin' scenery n>4 well as the coiiscion-m'ss of not hoinfj alone, even though in the depths of an ahnost inip<'netnihle forest. On the Sunday follo\vin;,% I assisted the Uev. ^Ir. ( 'oehran in the peifoi-nianee of divine .servie(» in tlie ('lunch at It(dlevilla ; ami on Monday, after having; been detained for some Innirs in «Muleav(mrinj( to pritcnre a horse, my own havin;,' ^'ot injured on the haek l>y tin' saddle, i set out ahout noon, in comjtany with Mr. Hirdsall, (iovornnient Surv(>yor, to whom I am mncdi in- del)ti!d fur u ffreut deal of useful infoiMmiticm respcctiiiir this por- tion of my mission; and I reaehed Uawdon Mills early in th(5 ovonin;jf. The n(>.\t day I proceeded to the township rvice could not bo ^'iven, and 1 tluM-efore em])loye(l my time on the followin>t(ii. in the atlernoon of the fiune (Is'y 1 pevi'ormed div'iie seivic r.rd preaciu'd to a verj considet- j.bie con<(i'e^'ation ji: Waterloo, and bapti>sed two cliihlren, and in tiie eveniii'r I ]neached to a si:'.:iil as.seinbla<^e at the .sehool- lious(! o\\ i'oinl I'rederick. On Tuesday the 21st, the llev. jNlr. Straufi; acconi])anied me to the sixth concession of Kinirslon, and j)i-eael;ed to a small ('onfifrenation in tho scho(d-house ; and on tho iilird J ])erfbnned tlivine service and })i'eached in a school-house, in the tVont con- cession of Pittsburj^h township, but the j.eople, 1)ein<,% for tlie most part busy preparint>' for hai'vest, lujt more tiian thirty persons altench'd. The nuntber of Cliurch ])eople in this iu>ii>:!\- i.ourhood is very con.iderable, and two or three times when I was heiv duriiij,'' last winter, 1 had very j^ood con<4T(\<;ations. I then crossed tlie channel io Long or Wolf Island, and on Sunday the liirth of .July, read prayers and preaclu-d i,i the iii(irnin met A'it) the most encouraging rece])tion, The majority of tlie Settlers were of the more respectable classes, and very mar.y of them retired ofiicers of the army and navy. All are jjiomisirig to do well, but lament much the Avant of the outward moans of grace, and of schools for their chi'dren ; in fnct, with veiy many of them these things appear to be their chief and only cnre, so I ii! ! . I '• If I H \ % mm II i\ ■ \i I. ■\ 114 1 M'i ' |l 'I noon have they becoiiu! reconciled to their now mode of life as bucicwoodsnieii. On Siuuhiy foUowiiiL;', I porforniod divine service and preacliod in a barn in the inorninL';', near Major Canipljoll's. Al)out fifty persons were present, the majority of whom were Presbyterians from the borders of Scothind, and some few members of the Chureh. All however wer(; most attentive, and made the responses audibly. In the afteinoon, 1 auain read prayers and })reaclied on the opj)osite side of the river, to a numerous and pai'tieuhirly attentive eonni-e^atifin, assembled in the upper chamber of a yiist mill belon_i.,nnersons assembled, and three children were bap- tized. 'J'he greater part of my hearers on this day were Knjrlish people, from the counties of J)evonshire and Cornwall, many of them decidedly pious persons. The responses were audibly and oo'voutly made, with a fervour and devotion truly animatinj^^. Where two or three are gathered together in His name, truly the Lord is faithful to his promise : lie will be there. After- wards I rode some distance back into the woods, to visit a side man ; I found him still extremely ill, though better than he had been. He expressed and shewed much pleasure and thank; i' ness for my visit, and readily ascribed the glory to God. i I'emaiued some time, and enjoyed much i)leasing, and I trust edifying conversation with him, as he is one, the eyes of whoso understanding have been evidently enlightened to attend to the things wliicli belong to his eternal peace. The next day, I rode into the tenth concession, intending to have preached to the Scotch Settlers in that neighbour- hood, but ov ing to some mistake about the notice, the people were not aware of my coming, and consequently did not as- semble. I promised, however, if it shoidd be the Lord's will, to pay them another visit at a future period. During the after- noon, I visited one or two families in the neighbourhood, one of which was that of a poor man from the Highlands of Scotland, who some short time ago lost his sight from a hurt which he got whilst at labour on his farm. Though now rendered perfectly lielpless, he seems freely and entirely i*esigned and contented — casting all his care on God. I read and expounded a portion of Scripture to liim, and was rejoiced to find ti'om the remarks he made, and the whole tenor of his conversation, that he apjjoared to be one led by the teachings of the "Spiru of Truth," On Thursday, I again crossed the river, and read j)rayers and preached in a h irn, in the seventh concession : but few persons assembled, as most part of the Settlers were busily employed getting in their harvest, which, owing to the unsettled state of the weather, was in danger of being injured. After service two children were bapt;.:ed. The Rev. Mr. Givins having kindly offered to administer th;i Saeran-ent of the Lord's Supper for ma m ife as ! nnd bell's, wore 3 few e, and I roiid r, to ix inl)lcd nnstiy, :'nio()n nod ill c, who at the vnship. [•o ]iap- h^iitjflish iiany of hly and matinfr. e, truly After- it a sick I he had lianki) God. . [I I trust .f whose to the tending •hbour- people not as- 's will, ! after- j one of Gotland, he got lorfoctly ented— )rtion of arks he pi)eared h." On lers and persona 1 ployed Istate of service kindly for lue ur> in Seymour whenever I niig^ht think it expedient to do so. I accordinirly chunked duties witli jjiiu on fcSunday the 2'.h'd, and was iiappy to hear that he met a nunu;rous eongrof^ation — from eiL,'lity to ninety i)ersons, of whom twenty-four were communi- cants. IJeachinn- the township of Marmora on Tuesday the 2r>tli, during the leinainder of the Aveek I rode into the several Settlements, and visited all the Prote'^tant families in each, and in the evening assembled them together at some house in the neighbourhood, and read i)rayers and lectured, either on bai)tism or on souk; ])ortion of Scripture. On Sunday theliOth, 1 performed divine service and preached in the morning at the iron woi'ks, and though the weather was very wet and unfavourable, between fifty and sixty jjersons assembled, the greater \ydvt of whom were members of the Church. In the ufteinoon, I rode out to the seventh concession: 1 read the jirayers and i)reached in a school house, to a numerous and most attentive congregation, and baptized (»ne child. The nii''ority of the Settlers in this part of the township have joined the Methodist Society, but have been originally Ciuircli j>eoi>le, and they still retain a partiality for her services, and seem to 1 t'joice in the prospect of now receiving occasional visits from a Clergyman. SEPTE^MBER. Tuesday 1st, having arrived in the townshi]) of Mador, I proceeded to Mr. OTIara's school house, in the fourth or fifth concession of tiuit township, where 1 had made an api)ointment to preach in the afternoon, but owing to some mistake in the delivery of the notice, only one far.iily came ; after passing therefore some time in conversatitn with them on the objects of my Mission, and other topics connected with the Church, I remounted my horse, and continued my joui'iiey into the back Settlements of the same township, and reached the house of Mr. Allen by sun set, Avhere I preached in the evening to a small hut very attentive congregation. During the afternoon of the folloA\iug (lay, 1 again read prayers and preached at the same place, and being invited by the people of the adjoining ' Settle- ment to [)ay tiiem a visit, i accordingly did so, and })reaelied in the evening at the house of JNlr. Mahn-y : about thirty persons as.^embled, the greater i)art of whom wei'e Presbyterians, as liKi'jed the greater portion of the peojde in this portion of the vj'vvr Iiip are, except a few Englisli and Irish families lately . vvt'^ in. My reception among them was particularly gratify- 1,, :' 1 encouraging; indeed, I have every reason to be most tha..; f'>l, for '^ an effectual door" has thus been opened to me, not only in this, but in every quarter that I have yet visited. God grant that 1 may also have grace to " make known the savour of his knowledge." On Thursday the 3rd, I returned into the front concession of tl e township, and in the evening performed divin'* service and preached at the dwelling lious^e of Mr. \Vm. Brown, to a numerous and very attentive congregation, among whom were many Roman Catiiolics. The next day, I returned into the township of Ma'-iuora, visited a sick member of my congregation, h \\<:. !!; -!■ i k 'r s'' Kl 5 1 Hf a ir Vi, ^- - mi p I 1-f /• an 1 haptlyi'd hor eliiUl ; and in tli(> ovpniu!;- read ^iraycry and lecUiivd oil thi; litiirj,'y ot' tln' (" lurcli, and ()ttli'.> iis(! of fun n;-) of pruyor in ^'Ciiorul, dwcUini^ iikmo j)iirticiilurly on tlic uiitlujrity wo liavo for tlio practice, A very lar:ave notice to tiuit eiTect, and on Monday evening; led ured on llie subject to a very numerous assembla<^e of people, at the house of i»[r. r'oiuis, wherci I yvaa lodi^iuL,', and from Aviiom J 'lavo received I'eiJeated inavks of kindness and attention. On this oc;'asioii, 1 received into tiie Ciiurch a child which luul been previously hapti/.ed by a IV[ethod;st })reacher ; tin; parents were vury desiiH • of liavin;^ it re-baptized, but this I did liot conceive to bo noco, : nd therefore refused to conijdy witli theij- request ; thou^ future, in ordcn- to satisfy all sci-uples, 1 shal] ado[)t tho use Oi the form api)ointed to be used when tliero is any doubt as to tho cinUFs beiiiy' riglitly baptized, viz. : '' if tliou art not already baptized, ^:c." The next day, I took loa^■e of my kind friends tiie Johns, and iiroceeded into the townshi]) of llawdon, and in tlie aftei'uoon preached to five or six families asseml)led at th,^ h(jusc of ^Mr. V/ilmau. The followin<>' morning', I performed divine service and preached at the house of Mr. Hilton, and then j)roceoded on my way to Seymour, to attend a [iubiic nieetini.'- for takiu'^f into consideration the expediency of buildiuiif a Cliurcli, and of inakint^- provision for tiie maintenance of a resident Ch'rrvnian. Tho weather on the foUowiim- dav provin;^- very wet and unj^ottled, the meeting- wiis but thinly attended, and but very few Church people were present ; such, lu)wever, was the ;>:eiieral f^'ood feeling- tluit j)revailed, tlnit it was unanimously agreed that two places for public worship, one on either side of the river, should bo built, and t!ie sum of £'M' per arininn f<;;' three years, was immediately subscrilied by the [)er jons present toward tlie support of n resident Clergyman ; which sum, 1 have no doubt, will be doubled wliei. the subscrip- tion list shall have been duly circulated through the townshi]). On tlie Sunday foUowini;-, I officiated twice in di'Ferent parts oi' I lie township, and tlioiij',li tiie weather was excessively wet and di.sagroeable, the iittendance was tolerably .H'ood, and particulariy in tho .afternoon ac iSh: Ramsay's grist mill. On Monday the i4tii, in my road to 15elleviile, I performeu divine service and preaciied at the Baptist Meeting House, hi one of the concessions of Kawdon, on which occasion I preached fi'om 2 Corinthians v. 17, and elucidated and explained at some liiii^th the baptismal service of the Church. After service, 1 lyiiM 117 continued my routn to iJellovili , Mr. Givins f ! ""^ '''^" ^^"-'^^ and resi> J.^ n .*"* i"'^'" ^^^^ ■; i ^'i^e a most excellent -i»ii-. Lrivins. Mf ti.^ . "'^ »«-"ii ana res (iiscourso. "'^ tJC'caj,ioM ^^j j Un Mednosday the y-iv.i t ^^i-iitnt cJiilciren Ave re banfl j"" ^!:^^ ^'oncession of tin .' 1 ""f- "* ^^^^•• lunnerous and iH^n • ^ ^''^' tovviishin of Vi. f ^^^'^ted iiun^e ford vi iH "''7.^^» t^'« townships of m'"^'/ P'oeeoded '-'"'i "^ the ycS^,/^? "^^^.^J^'^onrin^.^hndlies a^/'"-^'"" , '-^"^^ ^^'e Apostle 'SeeV^r^^^f ^"^'"^^'^^"^^^^^ ^cj'vice -mrl +1 , ^"^ ^t the house of M,. A lectured upon lieri !* i,'^. !"«^''.'« Mr. Mim,"! '"J?,. >"-' «'^^«' '"r several "'"<«) asf,,. ,','*'"' "' "vilizalioV /i; , 'V"™"«'' "« woods ^ evening, and preached at the #1 «p :• i ht 118 limiso of Mi'. Ilalc^;, and also baptized a child. The Hcttlei^ aloii*,' tlii;i lino are for tlic! ii'o.st jKirt Irisli, and aro pjirtindarly jgoHciLoiis of liiivin;^' the iv|fnlar ministrations of tr.o Ciunvij. OCTOiJEU. ITavinf,' a;_^i;in roturnod from tho roar cnncossions of Ilunfro)- ford and lliintiii'^'ton, I proccedi'd jilonn- the line of the siicoud conces.si(jii of the l.-itt-jr t()\vnslii[), and r(;ad prayers and proacliod on tlu^ cvon'n;.;" of tlic Jnd inst. at tlio lioiiso of Mr. A. Forstor ; and tlioii^^h tho noLifC was short, and lii(^ wouther very uniavour able, about thirty i)or«ons wore present, tho majority of whom were ^lothodisis, and vtJ'V nianv of them had nover lieard the service of the C'hurcli betore. Tlie person at whoso liouse ) h)di,fed was a mont piouy, dovont man ; and (b.i)in;^' my stay 1 enjoyed much pleasing-, arid I liope edifyin.^" converf-ation with him ; and J was particuhiriy frvatified to hear him, early in the morning before 1 had yet left my room, dispensing' tho woid of life to his little family, who seemed to listen with ^^reat interest ;'.ad attention. 1 was much and forcihly struck with the scene, and I c.Liinot but Vvjcord it as a svlihiri/ instance of the kind I have yet met with ; indeed, 1 feel convinced, that half the wickednes:- and iy\iora;ice as to the things of God which prevails in this land, may bo attributed to the lamentable deficiency in tho jtarents, both in regard to the education of the children, and tlii^ almost universal neglect of family worshij). (The Missiimaiy r'hoidd hav(^ gone further, and traced the lamentiible deiicienty in the parents to its source — the utter destitut'on in which thesr i)arents are themselves left as to all the outward means of grace, or helps on the part of tho mother country, in the ways which l(!ad to a religious life. — Edltur.) Would parents or heads of families be but kings and priests unto their own household, what ]dessings might we not expect ? for verily " the Lord is in the dwellings of tho righteous." On Saturday the .'ii'd, I i)roceedod into the township of Thurlow, and performed divine service and preached in the evening to a large assembly of peoi)le at Quaker School, in the ninth concession of the townshii). Tho next morning, 1 returned into the township of Ilvmtington, and officiated again at tho house of Mr. John Anderson ; but the weather beinu excessively wet and stormy, but very few persons we»e presem. In the afternoon, I again read prayers and preached to :i numerous and most attentive conf>regation at the house of Mr. dure, in one of the concessions of Kungerford : after the service 1 baptized a child, and gave notice for the administration of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper for the following Tuesday. T'he next morning, I proceeded to BelleviUe, for the Rev. Mr. Cochran, who had promised to assist me in the administratioii of the Sacrament, but on my arrival there, I found unhappily, that he had been unexpectedly called away. I was in conse- quence obliged to press on as fi>r as the MohaAvk ^Mission, w, hopes of meeting with Mr. Givins, in which happily 1 succeeded, and he kindly consented to accompany me. Some time before day light next morning, we were on our road, and though it rained almost incessantly, and the roads in consequence wero vn 119 rcnderiMl oxccssivoly lic.ivy, \v(> should ii:ivo ii'ih-IumI luii- (lustiiuition in j^'ood time, had wo noi Iji-on iiiiiortiinjitc* I'liijiij^^Ji, tliro;i«>h stupidity or iiiulteiition on my pai t, to j,'ot oJU of oui I'uursi*, and to travLd .several miles betoie wo discovered ouj- mistaki'. On our arrival at tlie i'lij-oinied jilaet', wliieii was not till late in the al'tei-noon, we found the lenuiaiits of a very Lirj^M- toni;re;4ation, to whom we made our a;iolo_L;ies, ano be^;:;ed them to circulate notice for divine .service tiie followiiij^ (iay. 'I'he ii«>.\t day, thoU{,di the weather continued unfavourjihle, altout thirty persons assembled, six of whom j;artook of the ISacrameni (if tlie Jjord's h>up))er. On .Sunday the lith, havin;,' arrived in the townsliip of C'amden, I oiheiated in the morning; at Clarke's nulls, in the first conce.ssion of the township ; about sixty persons were i)re.sent, many of whom made tlie responses auuibly, antl sun<'* remarkably well. In the aftei-noon, J jtroceeded into tht; sixth concession, and aj^^aiu read jjrayers and jtreached to a luuneron.s anil att(Mitlve consi.sf, 1 am tohl, ehietly by hunting. As 1 was informed that thc'se hunters seldom or ever attend any meetings, ami indeed paid little or no I'egiird even to the outward obserNanee of religion, I gave iioliee at eaeh liouso as I rode along, that I would preaeli in the neighbourhood that afternoon ; and aeeordingly at thiee o'eloek, iVom sixte»'n to twenty persons having asseuil)led at the house of Mr. Parker, on the bor(lersof the Wiiite Lake, I preaehed to them from St. Paul's .sermon in tlu' synagogue at Antioch, in I'isidia (Aets xiii.) This was tlu; first time "tin? glad tidings of great joy" had ever been j)roelainied in these distant wilds, where no Minister of any denomination had ever i)i'eaehed before, (iod grant it may only [inne tiie beginning of good things to come, that His word may iiave i'lX'o course and be glorified. NOVEMBER. On Sunday the 1st, I officiated in the morning at the house of Mr. Wheeler again, in the township of Camden, where 1 met a very large aiul attentive congregation, consisting chiefly of Church people. After a nu)st tedious ride of about ten miles through the Woods, I again read prayers and preached Jit the house of Mr. T. llawlay, in the eighth concession of Camden: in consequence of some delay in delivering the notice, as well as of the dieadful state of the roads, not above thirty persons attended, very nuuiy, if not the chief part, were members of the Church. I learnt that part of the Settlers in this i)ortion of the township are natives of Ireland, and the most of these either members of the Church, or favourably disposed towards it. A striking instance of the baneful effects of superstition commanded my observation whilst in this neighbourhood, in the person of an old iinin, who came to me in the utmost distress at the conclusion of the service, to request my opinion and advice respecting the subject of departed spirits being allowed to visit their friends on earth ; both himself and his wife related to me a most marvellous account of what they had lately seen and heard since the sudden death of a brother of his, all of which I was at first disposed to treat lightly, and to smile at their foolish fears ; but their fears, whether real or imaginary, were to them a cause of deep affliction, for 1 think I never beheld more pitiable objects than these two poor creatures presented, as they related to me the ten'ors umler which they laboured. I endeavoured, there- fore, to the best of my power to quiet their feai-s, directing them to the only source of "all comfort and consolation" observing, that whilst imder the shadow of His Almighty wing, nothing can hurt us : not even the angry powers of Ilell itself, since they are all subjected to Him — " He having triumphed over them, making a show of theni openly." The next morning I visited them in their skantif, buried in the very depths of the wood ; they appeared much rejoiced to see me, and being good pious people, I spent some considerable time with them, conversing on things per- taining to the kingdom of God, and having commended them and ■stition in the ;ress at advice to visit :o nie a heard was at fears ; cause )bjects to me there- them jrving, ig can spent in vn ilieiis ill i)ray(>r to His prutoction, i proceed' 1 (»n my way into the sixth conces'- ion, where, in l!:e evenin;,^ ot' tlie mnie day, I rc'iid prayers and |>reailied to a small but attentive conj^'rej^ation u: tlu! scliool lioase. The next (hiy I oHIciated twice in diiliTcnt juirts of the same toNNUshipand iiad very tolerable con^i\'^ations more particularly so in the (;venin;.i^. On Sunday, oth, havin;;- returned into the ei;;Iitii concession of the same town.siiip, 1 read prayers and preacheil in the morn- inj^; to a nunu'i'tnis coii;,'rei(ation at the hous(^ ot' Mr. llawluy, and baptized a child, in tin- alttrnoon I iirrtbnued (.li\ lnc service and j)reached to a few families at tl;e hou;?e of Mr. Uawdh', in the third concession, and aftei- service bapti/.cd a < iiild. The coii<(re<>ation here is usually lar^e, the majority of the people in this settlement beiu following evening read prayers and preached to a very numerous assemblage of {loople at the Froelick's .school house, on the line betw een the townships of Ernest town and Fredericsburgh. Tlie next day J was detained for scweral hours by a most terrific stoini of wind and rain, but having an appointment to fulfil at Clark's mills in the evening, I was at length obliged to run all i-isks, and proceed, but under the protecting hand of God, I reached my destination ill safety, having yuilered no further inconvenience than those iiaturallv aritini;: from ridin'r two or three hours in wet clothes, exposed to all the fuiy of a keen easterly wind. In the evenini!: a few of the neii.rhboiirini>- families, and the people oi tnt? village, assembled at the ft( hooi house, and 1 lectured to them on the Saciament of lja])tism. On Thursday tlie IStli, I proceeded along the line of the i'lv-A concession of Ca:i;den, ami 1 U« ! . » t» ' 1] m ■ ■ 1 1 l'i\ I tw\ 12S in the cvoiiiii!,' read i)r,'ivci-H si\u\ proucliod tcia niiincrous coUfrtfi L'ution ill u hu'^i} upper room of u stoii' IntiiHe in the village of Ne\v|)niy. 'I'lu; following' evcnin;^M'envero present, and two children were haptized. The following day I returned to the fro;it part of the town- Bliij), and visited several of the neighbouring families. Next day after having ba])tiz(!d four children at tho house where 1 had slept the night before, 1 rode back into tho western extremity of the Huh concession ; there 1 read jiravors, preached and baj)- tized three children in tho evening at the house of Mv. Kobert Husband. Tho weather, which liad been very rainy all day, towards night became very boisterous, and by tho time service was con- cluded, had increased to such a tremendous gale, that it became dangerous, nay 1 may say impracticable to get through the woods, so that very many of my congregation were obliged to remain till near midnight, when the storm having abated, they wore en- abled to proceed to their lu)uies, and where I was happy to find next morning that they all roached in safety. I then proceedf.'d forward into Loughbro', whore on Sunday morning, 1 performed divine service and i)reached to a largo congregation at tho Methodist meeting house, near Mr. KussoH's mills, two children wore ba])tizod on this occasion. In tho afternoon of the same day 1 read prayers and preached at tho school house in tl fourth concession of Portland, from one hundred and ten to one hundred and twenty persons wore present, a great part of whom were Church people. In the evening 1 again read prayers and preached to a few families assembled at tho school house, on tho second concession of Portland, near the house of T. Shibley, Esq. M.P.P. Much snow having fallen during tho night on Sunday, and tJio weather having become so cold as to render travelling on horseback almost impracticable, instead of continuing my journey through East Loughbro' and Pittsburgh, as I had pre- ige t>f } iind Mill's hurch •lU'l It'll in till! ['llUuT • dark, ii»1)IihI. iviiship L'd to iv in tho 1 rodo vrninij L'Uil)l<'d il)ti/,i:d lily, r tlircc LMi, and s' creed uc Hjunc children 10 town- [ext day •o 1 lu\d treniity ind bap- . llobiTt towards ,\ as con- bucamc woods, remain Ivero on- to find loceeded Irformed at tho diildrcn lo same in tl li to one >f whom ors and on tho .y, Esq. iiunday, ivellinji ling my lad pre- 121 J vionsly inti-ndod, I n'tnrm^l to Kinjjston wht»ro F am i\ow waitinp^ instructions from tho liord llishof). On Hiinihiy hist I oftitiatoil in tlio mornin;,' attho Pcnitoiifiary, in thoaftornoon at \Vatt'rh)n, and again in tho evening at the. school Imusoon I'oiiit I'mlcriek. W. I'. S. IIAKI'Lll. Thi! /olio id Hi I /V /tilmiittfd hi/ the Contmittt'i', in tlnir fifth Ixifmrt, f ivji'. \i\,Hf a ftliort itiitHiii' of' irhdt Mr. Hitr/'iir rowcc/n-jt to be the ffiiritmtl inmlK df'thi' M'liJIiiiiil /)'it!trirt, in reK/net to Ch rijiiinen. In tile first plafo then, I wouhl oliscrvo, that the number of Kpisi'opiilians, scattered through the district, far exceeded my expectations ; tin y ai"«» nunu'rous in must of the townsliips, and in some are (h-cidcdly the nuijoi'ity. Jn soveral parts of the district, niimbers of them have been induced to leave our oomnuMiion, and to join other denominations, solely from being unable to obtain the ministtations of their own ; but whero this has been tlu; case, they ahnost inviiriably ri'tain a jjartiality to their mother ('hurch, and rejoice in every op]>()rtunity of again ])articipating in her services. Many too, who have ha(< uiiiiisdiitiMiis of the (!Iiurcli, it* 1 iimy Im* pcrmitt*'*! to ionii nil (.pillion from wluit I Imvt* noon in tlic sphere of my liihoiirx, I eonccive to he at least ;*'».'- two of tlie-ie re:-ii(l(Mit, ami till' other .«i.>\('u trnvcMiii;.^ oi- visiting,' Mi' ^-ioii.irit'.s ; fiiice in flm bJU'Ic or newly Kettl<'(i towiisliips, an itinerant ministry is the only enVetmiJ ineans of suppiyiii;!,' tlie wants of tlie peo|ile. I li!iv(' neither time nor spa'-e at present to enter into any piirliotiLir tU't.vIi, but tlio tlivi-siou wliieli I iiavo muilo iu my own ntind is as follows : — A resident ('lerjfyman is juncli wanted in tlie townHliij) of Seymour; where, as I mentioned in my iast rejiort, a snliserij)- tion Iiad uiready Iteen raised, unv -Mr. ('oeliran, of |{(^lleviile. Tilt) townships of ljo;i!,dibro', l*ittsl)ur^', and Portland, toijnther witii tlie liack eoneession.s of tli.' townslii]» of l\in;rsloii, aft'ord an !;inpl<^ tiidd foi" missionary ]al)our, ami would p'-vhajis lip more tliaii one in:ui eould duly attend to, the luimher of hear<»rM hisiij^" vej-y ^reat. (;aiii(l('n and fSlieJliehl would also employ another Missionary. llun,'.r;rford, Huntington and the rear e(»nee.ssionH of 'I'yen- dij,'a and 'I'liiirlow afford another most extensive run/i^e for the labours of a visitin<;' Missionary. Ruwdon, Mado:' and JMarmora f^reatly rocpiirp u Clerq;yman to reside and lai)0Ui- amonf,rst them ; for thon<;li th(!se township'-, and esi)eeially the latter one?, are yet but jiartially settled, the adherents of th<' ('hundi are very nnmorous, but beiiifif very iiru-h scftttorod, and tlie roads yet very l)nd, these townships pr*" t alone a field of jrreat exei-tion for a Missionary. Tlie otlie;'two ^Missionaries, whicrli I conceive to be iiecosst»ry, would fiiui ample emjiloyment in the district of I'rince JCdward^ formerly a i)art of this district, and where the innnber of Episco- palians is very ureat. Tlius then, itapj^ears, tbat in this district alone, nine or more Clorf,^yinen arc at this momi>nt necessary to supply those ])laces whl^li ar? destitute of the stated s;ervice.s of the (jhurch. This demand becoinps daily st'-onj^er, as our ])opulation increases ; but let us trust and pray that lie wlio bus sent us forth as jiioueers and labourers to water and nourish towards maturity, the tcMider idanty, will also send us speedily fellow labourers to sow still further the {^ood seed amouff those at jiresent committed to our charge. \V. F. 8. IIARPUR. The tract of country referred to in Mr. llarpur's letter lies to the north of Lake Ontario, exteudincf from the head of the St. Lawrence River, east, to the River Trent on the west. s, .. ' ■1 i !»' fill I rh I, i M To face Page 125, S 125 w « o H w b X PS H oo ^ W O ^. •* < ;z; W H Q m r ^ 1 M o h FIRST LETTER FROM THE REV. R. FLOOD, Bdating to the Indians on the Thames Hirer. •.'«'; Caradoc, Sept. 4, 1835. ADDRESSED TO THE BISHOP OF QUEBEC. My Lord, — It is now better than two inontlis since I first commenced visiting the Bear Creek and Monsee Indians, who are as yet in a heathen state, residing on the banks of the river Thames in the extreme part of this township ; I was principally induced to try my own efforts from the circumstance of their unwillingness to join the Methodists, who are established among some Indians about four miles distant from those I now allude tu. I have now the unspeakable delight to inform you that my humble services have been crowned with success so far, that I have gained their attention, and that they are now attending my Ministry statedly every alternate Sabbath, on wiiich I have to preach twice, as their languages are quite distinct. On last Sabbath there were between forty and fifty in attendance ; and their demeanour altogethe** was marked with attention and reverencej which from pure Pagans may be considered extra ordinary — so that I am inclined to p'uck up courage and go on in the strength of the Lord. But there are two great wants I feel. First, the want of a well qualified interpreter. Secondly, the want of some portion of our liturgy in the (yhippewa tongue. I am not aware that there is such a transla- tion in existence, but surely the expence could not be great in •letting the Morning Service with some Psalms and Hymns, and the Gospels, translated for the purpose. This I would under- take to do myself in a very short time, if I had a good interpreter. Here is a field of a most interesting description open before me, and what a pity ! ! ! if we cannot procure the me8.is of Attaching lliese ])oor, but willing to be instructed heatheus, to our vener- able Church. I could wish also that I had a little shanty to live in among them, say two days in a fortnight, where my presence in visiting them, from wigwam to wigwam, would have an additional eff'^ct, besides that it would aid me so much in acquiring a knowledge of their language, so as to be soon able to preach to them in their own tongue the wondcriul works of God. Were your Lordship at my elbow for a few days I am sure that no exertion would be wanting, and no step lOiV untried on your part to promote tiieae two grand objects which I have so much at heart in regard to these poor Indians. As to the rest of my extensive charge, I have always evening service at my own place every Sabbath, which is very well atl< nded — indeed onr h )use h sc small that ve cannot well accommodate more than thirty in the room. On the alternate Sundays 1 attend at the village of Delaware, v. here our congregation has exceeded my most sanguine expectation-). Since our new Church was opened for divine service, the usual attendance, when the weather permits, is from seventy to more than a hundred. I have also established a Day and Sunday School, which are prospering ; the attendance of children amounts to thirty. i i 1 \ iill ! \ 'iSV (• < M. 4 I tthould have visited Chatham before this, but found my hands so full of work hero, that I was unwilling to disappoint any of the conj^egations I have formed — besides Chatham is forty eight miles from me, and I cannot afford to be at more expence than I feel I am at present subject to. With my present engagements, familv, and two servants (man and woman), and keeping also a few horses (less could not go through the work I have fi>r them), I cannot cover my expences at less than £200 per annum. Tlie inhabitants of this place are really so poor themselves, that I do not expect one penny from them, and I Bjn consequently eating away my little capital and cannot h.elp it, and I greatly fear when that is gone I must become either a bankrupt, go to jail, or return to the wars and woes of Ireland ; but "Tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience, and experience hope," and I strive to trust that the Lord of all these gifts will do what seemeth him good, and finally over-rule all to his own praise and glory. I have, in conclusion, to express my sincere thanks for your present of the Catechisms, and have the honour, &c. &c. RICHARD FLOOD. To the Lord Bishop of Quebec. '• SECOND LETTER FROM THE REV. R. FLOOD, Missionary at Delaware and Caradoc^ by whose exertions the Beer Creek Indians, upon the river Thaanes, in the Western District of Upper Canada, have been brought to the knowledye and profession of the Christian Faith. The Letter is addressed to the Hon, and Might ' Rev. Charles James, Lord Bishop of Quebec, and is dated Caradoc, June loth, 1836. My Lord, — When I had the pleasure, some time ago, of communicating to your Lordship the spiritual state of this mis- sion, and its increased extension, by engaging the attention of the Bear Creek Indians, on the Thames River, I had before mo the rough work of dealing with man in his most uncivilized, and consequently demoralized state tliat we can possibly conceive. I continued, however, preach unto them regularly every alter- nate Sabbath, from the early part of last year, to the present time. Their attendance has now become regular and systematic, and they are decidedly attached to our venerable Church. On Sabbath last, which was my turn to preach to them at the Indian village, I took five hours to walk there. Starting early in the morning, but having to walk through a densely entangled forest by an Indian footpath, jumping from one fallen tree to another to avoid swamps and mudholes, devoured by mosquitoes, and under a burning sun, it was noon before I arrived, though the distance is only twelve miles. This additional hardship and difficulty has befallen me in consequence of the foundering of my horse, which happened some time ago, since which time he has been useless to me, without a prospect, in my reduced cir- cumstances, of repairing the loss. The attendance of the Indians with their chiefs, and wives and children, was upon a large scale. After divine service I attended a Sunday-school which I have established. I am obliged to use signs and gestures as yet to make myself intelligible to the chilai'en, with such little of the ore mo sed, and jnceive. alter- ^resent ematic, h. On Indian in the 1 forest another )es, and igh the ip and rini? of ime he ed cir- ndians scale. I have yet to of the 127 ) Chi,*pewa language as I have been able to acquire. I remained over the niglit, sleeping on the hard floor of a wigwam, for the purpose of holding a meeting on the following day. Monday, agreealdy to their request convoyed to mo during the preced- ing week, which was, that I should take down their names, and receive tlieir most solemji promise in ilic ;»»*»>sence of Almighty God to abstain from d -inking, I attended them, and having done as they wished, I prayed for a blessing on the good work, and then prejiched to them from the latter ])ai't of the fifth chapter of traUitians, shewing wliat are the works of the iiesh, and to what they must inevitabled lead if continued in, as well as the contrast, the fruits of the Spirit. Your Lordship is aware that tlie Indian character and temperament is such that temperance with him is quite out of the question, for if he tastes but the smallest quantity of spirits, he cannot resist the temptation of taking more, and getting himself intoxicated ; thereiore total abstinence is the only specific from this sad propensity. Of course I do not mean to say that this is the character of the con- verted and civilized Indian, but I speak of him only in his un- converted and uncivilized condition. 1 can, even now, though the time has been comparatively short, rejoice over a few who have given up altogether their " waubenois," the Indian saturnalia. I send your Lordship herewith a letter from my Indian schoolmaster, whicli I am sure will pi-ove both acceptable and interesting to you, as it shews in so plain a light, that an im- pression, to a very considerable degree, has already been made upon the minds of this interesting clas.i of human beings. As my Indian mission begins nov/ to wear a cheering aspect, I mean, under the Divine assistance, to ride occasionally among them. I have already commenced the building of a small Mission House on my own responsibility. I expect a little aid from some Christian friends in Ireland towards this work, the entire, when finished, will not, I expect, exceed one Innidred pounds. I feel convinced from your Lordship's w onted lilxrality and well known interest in missionary enteri)rize Hat if there be any disposable funds in your hands, my appea > vou will not be in vain, but as I have before stated my greatest present difticnlty, and one which affects the mission most, is the prcs'^i ^ want of a horse. If your Lordship could equip me with one, a-^ I am now entirely dismounted, you would confer a great fa\ our on me, and on the mission generally, as I suffer exceedingly in such long journeys on foot, during this warm weather particularly, between Delawai'e and the Indian villages, and at present my extroiiiely reduced circumstan(;es cannot afford the purchast- even of a much more trifling article. Hoping soon to be favoured with a line, I remain, &c. R. F. Endorsed in the Bishop's own hand, " Rev. R. Flood, June 10th, 1836," and with the following remark, " authorized him, June 25th, 1836, to draw on T. G. Ridoult, Esq., for £30, to be placed to the account of monies raised in England by Rev. ■ — ^ — , and the friends of the Upper Canadian Travelling Mission Fund." •li'T *l| i M 1 vz i 128 INDIAN SCHOOLMASTER'S LETTER ENCLOSED. Colhoiirn on Thames, April 26th, 1836. Rev. Sir, — I am happy in transmitting the following for vonr consideration. 'Ilie Bear Creek Indians of the Chippewa 'rribe have met in council, and have covie to this conclusion, that they will be Pagans no longer ; thoy are very anxious to have you give them your attendance the earliest possible oonvt - nience. I'hey will expect to see you next Sunday, if it will not interfere with prior arrangements. Your answer by return of bearer will j.; reatly oblige them. This is the second message which they have sent. — I am, &c. JOHN H. FAIRCHILI). To the Rev. R. Flood. REV. R. FLOOD'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT. ;' ' Dated Caradoc, Jidy 23r(/, 1836. My Dear Sir, — I have drawn upon Mr. Ridoult for the sum his Lordship was pleased to grant me, and feel grateful for his kind attention to my request, and equally so to your- self, as the channel through which the kindness flowed. My Indian mission has now assumed all the interest which arises from love and cordi.al attachment to me, on the part of the Indians, as their minister ; and it is a pleasing reflection that so many are already attached to our venerable Church. Now tliat so much has been done, we mixst, under the Divine assistance, endeavour to provide for their spiritual wants. I have suc- ceeded in one or two of my applications to my Christian friends on the other side of the Atlantic, in raising a small sum towards building my Mission House among them, where I propose to spend a part of my time for their benefit, as well as to acquire my.*:olf such knowledge of the Chippewa language as may enable me to preach to these poor people, " in their own tongue the wonderful works of God, and the unsearchable riches of Christ." Rev. S. J. Lockhart, Chaplain to - R. F. the Bishop of Quebec. , c > THIRD LETTER FROM THE REV. R. FLOOD. MISSION TO THE MONSEE AND BEAR CREEK CHIPPEWA INDIANS, UPON THE THAMES RIVER, NJHAR LAKE ST. CLAIR. The first and second Letters from Mr. Flood, to the late Risliop of Quebec, have been printed, in the reports circulated, as receired from the Bishop of Quebec. The third received by W. J. D. W., since his Lordship's death, follows. Caradoc, luar Delaware, August 2, 1837. Reverend Sir, — I tsteem it a privilege to be permitted to open a communication with those friends of my dear and highly valued Bishop, who, under God, have been the honoured instru- ment of aiding him in doing much for the propagation of the Gospel in this bleak howling wilderness, as I have been lately informed by your faithful and devoted Missionary, Mr. Green. Ho has just paid a visit to my Indian Mission, and he signified to me the kind and christian concern of you ;?lf and friends for 129 ►OD. IDIAN9, lisJujp of red from smce his 1837. Uted to liij^hly instru- of the lately [Green. ignified Inds for the best interests of the poor Indians, and also your request of learning some particulars iu reference to this long neglected race of human beinf»s. Our hiejn<»t ready tor th(?m ; the repast l»ein^ over, each, accoi'din^' to his rank, took his h'av<( hy shaking hands with me, and (leparted for tlieir home l»i<,dily ph'ased with what tiiey had heard, and with meetinj; so many of their wiiito brethren (so ^'anasii^ in the house of (Jod. i coidd nnderstand that one of the iidiahitants of Ihdaware, a most worthless charac- ter, offered one of them li firmness not to violate the solemn pro- mise Jio made at his own church. August IHth. — On arrivinjf early this TnorninL' at that part of the Indian villajfe inhabited by tho AIons(!es, f observed an unusual stir amoni;- them, all preparinpf to attend (yiuirch. Capt. Snake, their principal and most inHuontial cliief, had just visited their diflerent wigwams and camps to give them notice. This cliaracter, whom I fretjuently allude to in my jonrmil, is a most interesting being, and latterly has become so decidedly changed that his entire soul ap])ear8 to be devoted to tiio Lord ; he, with others, are candidates for baptism. Moreover, he is quite a little gentlouan in his maimers ; in him I have not only the church- going bell to (five Iho people timely notice, but an able assistant also to warn them to iiee from the wrath to come. lie addresses his tril)e not only as an interpreter for me, at the time of service, but at all ordinary time takes every opportunity to advise, ad- monish, and direct them to divine and heavenly things. After he gets them all in motion towards the Church, he then follows them in tho rear to see that none lags behind. In his younger days he distinguished himself as a celebrated warrior, fighting on the side of the British at the head of his tribe, during tho revolutionary war. The Bear Crtjoks happened to be absent, some in visiting their friends at St. Clair Kiver, others in hunt- ing expeditions, with the exception of two families, who at- tended with their children. After morning service, which 1 am obliged to shorten, as the same with the sermon must bo re- peated by different interpreters, I preached from 1 Peter v. 8. lloff interpreted for the Bear Crooks, and Croesbec for the Chip- pewas. After concluding with tho blessing. Captain Snake stood up and addressed them, recapitulating the leading topics of the sermon, enforcing most touchingiy, as I was afterwards informed by Hoff, the necessity of sobriety and watchfulness, as the enemy of souls attacks but too successfully such among them as are destitute of christian graces. As tho hour was too far advanced in the day to hold the Sunday-school, besides the children were hungry, as I perceived some of them eating squash and roasted Indian corn, after Snake closed his discourse, I gave the children notice to attend next day, as I shall remain for the night, and would have more time to hoar them all say their lessons. 20th. — About twenty-five children wore present this morn- ing. An adopted child of the young Bear Creek Chief, read the lij.) I) thein, lich was ]ir«'H<.M»t lu» (Icro- . Tlu-y r»«f'roHli- Hcd witli lir wiiito IcTstand H charac- istod tlu! jmn pro- tliat part •rved ail I. Capt. st visited •o. This is a most changed he, with te a litth^ e church- I assistant ,d drosses (f service, vise, ad- ts. After 1 follows yoim{?er ftfrhtillfj irinff the absent, in hunt- who at- ich 1 am it bo re- leter v. 8. the Chip- like stood 2S of the Informed \c enemy U as are Idvanced [•en were roasted children ;ht, and morn- read the entire Church cixt.'clusm correctly, and rcpoatctl from nieinory it'.out half of it ill l'',iij,rliNh. Ho did VVaMi(|uin, youn/i; HnaUo Meintckosh's cldcKt boy, and sonic more b(»ys and j^irls whose iiames L do not know. [ purpoH(> baptisin^r these children as soon as I am sutisfietl that they <'learly understand th(» first prin- ciples of the )fospel and the ('liurcli catechisin. The y()un;,'(!r class said their spellinj,' and alphabet lessons very well. I ;,Mive to each in th<^ readinjif class the cate<*hiHin in Clii|i|)o\vii, wliich they can read well, and no doubt can iiiKlerHtnnd it iniicli better than the ICn/iflish. It is now little iikh-c than twelv(> months since the scliool was oitened for tlic^ admission of their children, heMidcH the Indian childn>n an*, of all others, the most irre^'ular in attendance, as they always accompany their jtarents in their ex- cursions ; and they are so attached to their children, that they will not sut. T them out of their sight for any time. J dismissed the school about three o'clock, p.m., having given them first a few words of advi(;e in my broken Chippewa. Aft»M*this, visited A. Ilolf's, of whom I have good lioi)es, gave him and family suitable advice, and took leave. The next visit was to Jlalf- inoon's, a truly excelhmt creature ; spoke to him of the wonder- ful and matchless love of Jesus Christ the Hon of (rod, in dying for ns, poor foolish wicked sinners, and of the ])roniise of the Holy Hpirit to his believing poop e, and of the necessity on our part, ot resorting fre have known him, on first settling here, to be in the habit of drink- - ing too freely, and therefore neglecting the means of grace ; it is ' delightful to witness in such a person, so remarkable a change ; now, the Sabbath and the privilege it brings, are subjects of joy, peace, and comfort. \l\' -Ik ■J " ;!sf)' 4"-' ■! J t^^t 136 On roachinff tho village, I iininodiatcly pcn^uvod it to bn dofk^rtod, to ttll uppouranoo. Hcuin^^ iioiu) Ntirriii;r abroad, I callod At my tVitMid Sriuko'Ncaiiii), and out bo caino, dn^Nscd as iiMiial,in full roKiinoiitalH, (a la InditMino) witb IiIm NJIvor biltod dagger of his own worknuinMbip, daufflini^ by bis nido, Numpondcd by a very small and liandMonioly fj[iit <*iiain, witb tbo acconipanyini; acJ- denda of Hasb, turban, moccaNin.s, ^o. " Wlioro, (.aptain Hnako, aro your people, I can hoo no lo about tiio placo J" " Thfif are M ijonri to Church he/ore ifou, and t utiiif honw that none MitijB Ihick till you come" ** Good, Hrotbor Hnako, 1 ro|)lioir pooplo in all tiling bolv, juNt, and ^ood : to bo a chief under tho ^reat Captain of our Halvation, tloNUH CbriNt, is the nioHt honour- able oiKco on earth." The old man appeared much ideaNed with my remark, and said, " ho it oujjbt to be." When I asked him, was his Hquaw gone to Church, ho answered, " no go to-datfy she tick.' On rcachin); the Church, I found his poonle already assem- bled in their places. 1 waited a while for the Dear Creeks to arrive before commencinL^ service. The text was from Horn, viii. chap, latter part of 9tli verso ; whereupon I Cvjmmencod by pointing out the spirit that all men are naturally possessed of as tho children of ^tiilty Adam — its awful effects is too frequently exhibited to us in the world — instanced the melancholy end of George Joiinson, a native of En^hmd, at the village of Delaware, who met an awful death in tho course of tho past week by falling from a loft in the dead hour of the night in a state of intoxica- tion — then proceeded to show them, by contrast, who the Jioly Spirit is, especially as regards his fiiiits — the 8i)irit tha* wars continually and effectually against the evil one — thie Spirit which the Most High has promised to give all those who believe, love and obey the Lord .Icsus Christ the Saviour. I concluded by telling them how deepl)^ interested all true Christians are for their salvation — alluded to our monthly meetings at home, on the first Monday evening of every month, for the out pouring of that blessed Spirit, and spread of the Gospel among them. After the interpreters concluded their task, then Snake arose, and with uplifted eyes to heaven commenced to touch briefly on the leading heads of my discourse ; from thence he proceeded to exhort them most powerfully and feelingly, as appeared from their frequent ejaculations, urging them to " lock up all these things, which are the best riches, in the store-houses of their hearts." I then examined the children of my class in reading a little in the New Testament, and in repeating the Catechism. I have promised to nuike each child a present of a Prayer and Hymn-book who commits the Church Catechism to memory, and repeats it to me without missing a word. With the antici- pation of this treasure they are really overjoyed. To have a Prayer-book and another of Hymns in their own hands, like the few white persons whom they see at their Church sometimes ; the idea of this actually transports them with joy, and it serves at the same time to give them a spur to redouble their industry, perseverance, and diligence, in learning these prized tasks. ^^^^-..^i. 137 I* to bn callod 4iial, in pfi^or of a very nif acl- tinuko, I are all till you a up to [iiiui in fr your tier tho lionour- (m1 with ml liini, dai/f she ' aHsem- ecks to in Koni. ncpd by ed of as "Cjuently end of Blawarp, y fallinjr ntoxica- le 3Joly a^ wars Spirit believe, Included are for t)nie, on iirinp; of After Ise, and ADDRKSS Fntm /Art 7Ji»hlied with the services of the ministt^rs of religion. Ihit of late years the number of thoso who are destitute of thoiaiblic nu'ans of grace had greatly increased, in consequence of largo uiul continued (Mnigrations from the nuither country ; and numerous bodies of emigrants are now living in settlements near to each other. Their great need of tho ministrations of tho Church, and tluur iucrensed facility, fnmi these circumstances, to make improvement of them if within their reach, aro mani- fest ; but in many instances these eottlements aro (piito remote from tlm residence of any Clergyman. We have long felt tho want of Clergy in these provinces ; and a princijjal causo of thin want his boon a i value of • the great 1 that the X jnany of 139 sufficient for the i>urposc, and tiuit the want of additional Ministers is urgent and inert-asing. It is j)artieularly ior the relief of the numerous emigrants from the Jhitish Isles, to provide them with the gospel means of grace, that this appeal is made to the British public. It woidd be very oasy fur a more abh^ hand than mine to draw a nujving j)ictur»! of their wants, their claims, and their distresses, and to enlist all your good feelings in their cause ; but 1 shall be satisfied in laying before you a brief and j>lain statement, confident that it will be suflicient to induce you to give them your ]»resent, and, as 1 hojte, your continued assistance. Tlie niajoi'ity of these emigrants, in leaving their native country and their Innnes, made great sacrifices and exertions, and separated themselves from much that was dear to them. Many of them by their rennnal have lessened the burthens of their respective jwtrishes, and thus added to the means of their friends and neigli'oours whom they have left. It is in order also to relieve the people that his Maji'sty's Clovernment, in reducing the iiul)lic taxes, liave discontinucnl the usual annual I'arliamen- tary grant to tli' [society f\)r I'.G.F.l*., one of the piincii)al means for tiie sujiport of the Clergy of these i)r()vinces. 1 shall not (piestion the expediency of this measxire, but 1 will take the liberty to state that 1 know one of the reasons upon which it was udo])ted to have been the jjrojiriety of calling upon the peoj)le for vohiutarv contributions in i)reference to pioviding for the support of thv, Cliurch in Canada by legislative ena(rtments, and the belief (hat tlie sum thus raised, in a manner more hatisfact(n-y to all the j)i!,rhes intei-L'sted, would be larger than the annual Parliamentary grant. It is fair to make this repre- sentittion ; and although the exjiectation it holds out may be disa])pointed, tlie appeals to ])ul)lic charity being so numerous, it serves to str^'Ugtlien our case ; — and a stronger one cannot well be brought forward. The emigrants, of whose sacrifices in leaving their homes, their friends and relations, their Church and their pastors, I have already spoken, are for the most part constrained upon their arrival in Canada to go into new settlements, or rather to connnence nuiking them, at a distance, for some time at least, from the comforts and even m^cessaries of life, and almost without the means of communication to enable them to procure assistance from those who are in nun-e favourable circumstances. In addition to these privations, a great })roportion of them are destitute of the sei-vices of the Church, of the benefits of public worship, of the olHces and consolations of the Ministers of the Gospel. It is this want, this loss, this distress, aggravated to them by the recollection of forujer experience, and to be judged of in some degree by you, who at presen' enjoy these blessings denied to them, which we call upon you to relieve. We ask you to give tiiem means to sup]dy themselves with the ministra- tions of the Church, or to })rovide for sending them j)astors to dispense them ; we ask you to contribute not only by present bounty but by continued yearly subscriptions, to their temporal and spiritual welfare in things most valuable, things heavenly and eternal. You must bo sensible that no people have a o '2 iU' #i' t|i f i I'M- r 'II i > >'. I 140 llf: hi w btrou^or claim on vour charity as iVllow-cJwistian^, on your beHt sympathies as lellow-yiibjectH and <;ountrymcii, many of tliom fonncrly your noif^-ljbours, some of thtnn more clo.sely connectctl witli you by ties of iViendshii) and uftcction, perhaps of kindred. You nave many comfort.s whici' tlioy want ; add, then, to their comfort and your own, J)y givinpj of your «ubstance in their cause, for the honour of God, and the promotion of relij^ion. " The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few ; pray ye thei'efore the Lord of the lianest that he will seiid forth labourers into his harvest." Without prayer you cannot expect the blessinfy of God. If you pray to Him in faith, truly carinj^ for his glory and the /i^ood of souls, He will ^ve the increase for tJie sake of Jesus Christ. In Him let us tnist. He gave himself for us ; let us help one another, and to the prayer of faith unite the work of love. The poor emigi'ants can make you no return of bounty, but whatever we do for our brethern — in Christian love — lie accepts as done to Himself. C. J. QUEBEC. UPPER CANADIAN TRAVELLING MISSION FUND. Sketch of the Rm and Progress of the Upper Canadian TrareUlng Missiun Fund, estaJjUshed to assist tJte Ilon&urable and liight Rer. Cluirles James Steiniii, Bishop of Quebec, in aimcer to Ms " Apptcai to the British Publlcy^ which reached this Country in July, 1834. In the year 1U33, the letters of the Bishop of Quebec, to me, mentioned in strong and pathetic terms, the difficulties and dis- tresses of his i)eople, (increased by the two previous years' emi- gration above 100,000 souls,) and his extreme anxiety to obtain the means of aiding a plan which " The Society for the Conver- sion of the Indians, and Propagating the Gospel amongst the destitute Settlers," (founded at Toronto, in 1830,) had tried, with considerable advantage, in the Home District, viz. employ- ing a Missionary to travel about among the Settlers, to greet them occasionally in the Lord, where there was no prospect of obtaining maintenance for a settled resident Mission ; so tliat at least a spirit of Christianity may be kept up among them till more can be done. The same letters mentioned his intention of calling the attention of the mother country to the unhappy state of the emigrants, by issuing an " Apjjeal to the Bi-itish Public," and urged me when it came, to give him all the support in my ])ower. Time passed on, every letter expressing more and more strongly his Lordship's anxiety upon the subject, till in July, 1834, the Kev. arrived, bringing with him the promised Appeal. It had been arranged by the Bishop, in expectation of support from a venerable body at home, that the Itov. , should act under their sanction and authority ; but, for wise reasons no doubt on their i)art, the expected support was re- fused, and in consequence the Rev. Agent (considering the at- tempt to be hopeless) gave up the cause in despair, and deter- HI m mr best »f them niiecteU :indred. to thoir in their ion. re few ; id forth >od. If he good 3 Christ, lelp one e. The thatever 5 done to iEC. SIGN \hjht /iVr. 1834. 1 ;, to me, and dis- ars' enii- obtaiu Conver- ngst the td tried, employ- to greet )spect of so that ihem till >ntiou of )py state Fubhc," t in my nd more in July, Vomised tat ion of I'V. — ;— , For wise I was ro- tlie at- dettT- mined to do nothlmj. Circunistunee:' had carried me to London un- expectedly (the tii-st time for neven years) and 1 there received the coj)y sent mo hy the Jiisliop — of course 1 soon loarnt the state oi' things, and that thoi'c was no jiror'at'ioii for rt'-jjnHthuj and cUridatuK) thi' A/ijeol. However stringent the restrictions with regard to expediency might 1)0 as respected others, or the ap- pointed Agent, 1 saw no oartlily reason why, in so glaring a case of spiritual destitution (of which 1 was cognizant, hut the public were not,) those bonds siiouid influence me ; and though, of course, the aid of an unknown individual nnist needs be trifling, compared trith irhat m'u/lit liare hecii, hy and with the advice of a lamented relative of the Jli^lioj), now no more, (at whose house 1 was staying, and conse(|U('iUly had oi>i)ortunity thoroughly tu discuss tlie matter,) as the :igont had failed in a second powerful quarter to which lie applied,! resolved to undertake the irrintinif and clrcuhit'ion of the u-lpjical at my own j'hk, and immediately wrote to the Bishop, from iS'ortl)wick 'I'errace, that I had done so. The previous arrangcnu'iits nuide by his Lordship, in expec- tation of sanction and soi)port from the deservedly venerable body referred to, had provided for their interference, and that of other official parties, with regard to tlie funds. In order, there- fore, to remedy the difliculties this might occasion, and to prevent the misapplication of our .subscriptions to the subjects treated of in the early paragra]>h of " The Ap})eal," whicJ» we consi- dered the GovernnuMit ought to I'ociify, jiud were therefore re- solved on no pretence to interfere w'th — and that we might secure to onrselrcs and the liisho)) of Quebec, the sole ap])lication of them to tlie ohjects we had specially in view, and which formed tlie suhjeci; of the two list jiaragraphs of the Appeal, viz. : " The icretchcd iicks of tlie recent Em'ujrants nud the Tracdlimj Missions nmoihj them" 1 a])])ointed my own bankers, (Stone and Co. Lombard-street,) as our London receiving house — and such other provincial banks and l)ooksellers as offered me their aid. On the 1st of August, Hio4, I received my first subscription, and on tl:e Ist of November, after collections in St. Thomas' (Church, Newcastle, and the Parish Cliurch of Gateshead, upon the princi])!e of j)roin])t aid wjiich 1 professed, I felt justified in writing to tiie Lishop, tiiat he might diaw on me for ct'50, and that I had reason to hope, in tiiree months 1 should be able to meet another draft to the same amount. He received my letter in the end of December, WAiA, a few days before the annual meeting of tJie society at Toronto, already referred to ; and at a time when they whoi'e urgently jnessed by the emigrants of the ^lidland District, to establish a Tj-avelling Mission there ; but the sum guarauteed was insufficient for the maintenance of the liiissiou, and the iiroject, thougii gieatly needed, must have fallen to the ground. The iinexj)ected subsidy, placed tit the liishoji's disjiosal by me, on the ))art of our friends, removed the difficulty, and his Lordship immediately promised £25 towards the appointment, not absolutely ])ledgiug us to continue it ; but on the understanding that he would apprize me of it, and had little doubt that we woxild enable hint to cont'ume it for three years if we cotdd. In January, 1835, Mr. Stewart ilarpur was ordained to the niiisj^ion, and ioiiulation of Uitper Canada, without claiming any merit to my- self, (though if 1 would 1 co\ild by the accounts point out the justice of such claims,) I have to congratulate my own friends and those of the liishop, that hy >iuati» of" The Upper Caiuvdian Travelling Mission Fund," we have been able to contribute in other ways, many beams of comfort to the latter and declining 3ears of a most Apostolic Pielate. One great distresa by which he was overwhehned, and wliich met him daily, was th>: total uant ofdin/jo^eablef/iiids to nit^et the e.\if,'euces of his neglected Cliurch, or to rowai(i the zeal aud diligence of his C'lergy. 'Jrusting to supi)ort, and aimed with the confidence of those friends with whom I could communicate i!i)on tliis point at his own rc([uest, I did not hesitate to assist him in this uilennna — and they may have the e-atit^faction of knowing — that .small as our means have been, we did not fail him— and taking Canada as it is,iiU an ample remedy far this er'd is provideti, at the discretion of autiKjritien on the sj:ut, alio to learn, and free to act, far less good will l)e dono by Large funds, subject to ru'a and rcdrkt'wu in Eihjiand, than by smaller means subject to no rcHrictiou, edte^t care in ilte (iiqei!!;err, that they do not ruin the instruhient, by n-hufc laioiir *w;/t suf'}.liei are obtained at home; or yire to casualt'es trhat is al-tiolutely reijuired to nmke e/oodthe ayreenieiiia entered into before. Under this latter head the same promptnci-s of application is visible as in the preceding ciises. In May, lfi.'}5, the I^Ishrp drew as gratuities for Rei'. J. Paflflel(l,\ .,„ _ , the Rev. Fnuicirt Mack, ai.'dthe Ftcv.T). UtiberCfUii, / ' '* ** " For llev. S. Harpur, Midland District, Hr.st yenr and > ^n n . WAI'IHI.OVi:. Feacon Grotuje, 1*1 ay \lih, W'.Vl. ■■\- 3iT r SI 1* ,:i, :.■!■■ ! 1 (8 '■■ 1 i 1 1 ■ t: 1: 1 ', iHt: ■ '-■■i ■ ! r *' I m ;i -if ;!- i!!i:i ■ ■ . f.. . 144 w tl'l'^ I'r miW.V EXTRACTS . FROM LETTERS OF IIIE LATE HON. AND RIGHT . . REV. THE BISHOP OF (QUEBEC, Cottfnnatorif of gome of fli<' fwfi^ Khited in the jitrci'diiii/ »h'tch of " The Ujjjicr ('aiKu/'tKii TnirMiihj Mimott Fiiiid^'" (tnd jiroritKj t/iat the editor (I 'id nut hiy clu'im to an (tuthurlti/ which he did not josgess^iii thh behalf, hut what h of far more inijiortaiice, xhew'tiuj to the nub- scrlhcrsand Hii/'porters of the l^j>j er ('((nadian TrarcUlnij Misnion Fmid — the warm feeriiitjt; of affcrtionate (jratitiide and thanhfithiais, vhich perradid the renera^le Jti>tho/i^i< hoxoin to the lattt, rexjiectuKj the aid V'hieh they (jure him diirinj the laxt three years o/hin laliorious and trentfal life. FIRST LETTER. Toronto, [Tj>j>er Canada, ITth Nov. 1834. * * * * I am much oblij^'od to you for your letter from Noi tliwick Terrace. On the lltli instant, 1 wrote to Lord Gal- loway, and havin<^ a copy of pait of my letter, I now send you a transcript. EXTRACT FROM TRANSCRIPT. " The want of any funds at my command is a ^reat incon- " venienec to me, as the late rcductioii falls particularly heavy " on the Missionaries ajjpointed since July, ]U:i'.\ ; and some of " them are most deservin<4- Missionaries. The usefulness of the " Travelling? Missionary in this Home District, Rev. A. Elliot, " makes the ])rofital)leness of the ollice to the Church very " apparent. 'I'he number and increase of Episcoi)aliaiis in this " province proves to he greater tlian was generally supposed. " A ISlr, Cusach, of St. John's, (Catharine ilall, En.) has " l)een highly recommended to me — and a Mr. Vachell, hrotlier- " in-law to the Archdeacon of the Isle of Man, is also highly " spoken of as a candidate for such a Mission. I'hey are not in " holy orders ; but I beg to commend them to the enquiries of " your Society— (The Society alluded to by the Bishop was not " framed, and tlie Editor having made due enquiries, and for- " warded satisfactory testimonials to the liisliop, sent Mr. " Vachell out at the cost of the U.C.T.M.F. in April, iJ^S.) I " shall add, that there is not any provision for any new Mission- " aries either in Upjier or Lower Canada, and that they ai-e " greatly needed by large congregations. I shall also observe, " that the largest new and destitute congregations are for the " most ])art p^migrants from Great Britain and Ireland, not long " settled, and unable to do little or nothing towards the mainten- " ance of a Ministry." LETTER COXTINUED. Accept my thanks for the continued interest you take in the Church in Canada, and for the assistance you attbrd us ; I shall of course be happy to co-oi)erate with you and other friends to the best of my i>ower. I shall send this open to my brother James to read, and then forward to you. Ever your's affectionately, C. J. QUEBEC. \\r> J )t(»ess. in SK(HJNl) i.ETJEJi. Tiirontu, ll/ija- ('ah0. I hope shortly to ordain a Travellin/,' Missionary for the Midland ;>istrict, Ui)pei- Canada. — Your's faithfully and alVectionutely, C.J.Q. Not unto I's, O Lord, not unto us, but tinto 11iy Name give the praise, for Thy Lovin<; Mei'cy and for Thy Truth's sake. • May God i^ive tlie increase ! THIRD LETTER. Toronto, 10 th Jin., 18.^5. **•**! am so much obliLfed U) you for your zeal and e?iertion in the cause of the Canadian Church., that I bhall not delay writing a few lines. On Sunday last, I ordained Mr. F. S. Ilarpur, Deacon, to be Travelling Missionary of the Midland District, Upper Canada. Our Society hero for the Lidians and the destitute Settlers, have promised him £75 P<-T annum, and I have promised him out of your funds, £25 per annum. * * * « Again let mo beg of you not to charge yourself unnecessarily witb any expence. It would not be right — your sacrifices and exertions are great and ample. In general, £100 per annum is about sufficient for any Missionary who is a single man, and you will remember my former charge — we do not want married ones— when we parted at Thorp, some years ago. I will supply you M-itli information for your purposes, as time, o])portunity, and circumstances may enable me. Your letter of October 21st, received two days ago, is very acceptable and satisfactory, and I have endeavoured in this one to notice the chief points of it. I cannot well at present say " how few Missionaries" we could do with, I would rather say the more we can get the better. There are twdre districts in Upper Canada, and there is a Travelling Missionary only in tico of them. ***** C. J. Q. LETTER DURING THE BISHOP'S FIRST ILLNESS. Toronto, U]ij>er Canada, 'd(\th April, 1835. Reverend Sir, — I am directed by the Bishoj) of Quebec to acknowledge the receipt yeeterday, via Halifax, of •several kind I ■■.»■ \ I. ■ /||M,! ^%- '\i . ! '' -i 14(> ami siuisfiiftory ('oimiMiuications from you, rosjxH-tiii^ the pro- fjn'MS of your exertions in l»ehjilf of the Cliurch in Caiiiulu. Jlis JiOnlshijt instnicts nie to say that h(> entirely apjiroves of the whole of your pro<'ee(lin;;s, and that he trusts you will have been enil)()l(lene(l, hy his last eoinnuinications, to send out Mr. Vaehell, hy one of the iirst vessi^ls for Quehee. His destination in this country is not as yet entirely decided uj)on, hut it will prohahly he one of tln^ districts of the Un[>er Province, to whoso sj'attered and destiti.'e pojiulation ho will minister. Tli«; JJishop sin(;e his last letter to yon, has assiirned £'2!'i currtMjcy of tin? monies raised hy you to the Rev. .J. C. Usher, havinj]^ charge of the thr(!(f townships of liinhroke, (rlanford, and Saltfieet, in this province. iMr. Usher was ordained in .lanuary last, and is to njceive £T!\ per annum, currency, tVom tiie innahitants of the townships of which he has the ciiar^'e. The £2Cy in addition is not certified to him after the present year. The Jiishop is anxious that no time shonld he lost in sending you this brief information and acknowledgement of your kind and effectual services f;)r his assistance ; and I trust you may shortly have the pleasure to receive a letter written by his own hand. * * ♦ FOURTH LiyrTKR V\U)M THE lilSnOP PREVIOUS TO TJIE ABO VI-:. Toronto, 21th Mitrch, lfi3r). *****! approve of your letter to the Arclideaoon of the Isle of Man, and \ hojie it will not he loni<; before Mr. Vaehell Avill arrive in Cunada. I consider £100 j)er annum as the smalh.'st salary which should be f^iven to a Missionary, and especially to a I )istriL*t Travellin^c Missionary. Yon have done well both in raisinjjf and mana^in;^' the monies — and my hearty thanks an- due to yourself and all our othtM' friends. I hope you will see fit to print n<>ain, iuul 1 l>e<( that you will do it according' to your own discretion. Our need of Churciies, Parsonajres, Ministers, and therefore of funds, is <>reat indeinl. INIany of the people are coming foi-ward to do their part. *«**•♦ Without the aid your fund affords me, 1 shoubl have grown impatient. ****** Xlie Church here is nndcr great obligations to yoxi, and I pray God to bless you and yours, and enable you to go on and prosj)er. I have i>aid to the Society liei'o £25, on account of Mr. Ilarpur, the new Travelling Missionary of the Midland District. C. J. Q. FIFTH LETTER FROM THE BISHOP. (IuAhc, Jane \oth, 1835. I shall not delay sending you the enclosed, and my hearty acknowledgments for your great and affectionate kindness towards me and the Church in Canada. Thanks bo to God, and to you, his instrument — but I must delay saying many things which I ought to write, if it were more in my j)ower to do so. Your perseverance and usefulness in our cause are invaluabk-. My health continues to amend — thanks be to (iod ! Mr. Vaehell came to my house to-day from Mr. Brown's. He brought me on the lOtli many valuable documents from you, of the * « • irs, iuul of ^Ir. )istnct. m5. hearty |od, and thiiii^s do s(». liluaLlf. m\ vou. in I havt' rcikd ;ill, hut ciiiiiiot now imdi'itaki' to do jii. tier to iIkmh — your zt'al is worthy of all praiso, and 1 do not sih> anytliiu;^ on your part to find fault with. I would say, continuo to do alt vou (•an, and Hond out as niany pi'isons fit to ho District 'I'ravollin;.^ Missioiuirios ns can hi' found and paid. Mr. Vaclu'll proaiduMl yoNtorilay, ami I was well pleased with him : I heliovf I shall nujommcnd him for tlio district of liondon, Upper ('anada. Tho ViHitin<( Missionary for the Midland District is, I nuiy nuv, ]woviuil in Caiiudii, toNL*liin;^ upon tlu»,so circiiinstiincoH, and upon tlir 1Mm!iop'm liciiltli —jw it cannot Imt ho intonvstinf,' to all who know and lovod th(» iJisliop. 1 hIiuII vontnio to insert un oxtnict hero. Qii,!i,,: Any. ith, I «:».'». ***** "The JJishop has 1)(!0M ahlo to pay nsa visit "jMul was horo at tho timo yonr Icttorn roachod nm — duriiif,' his " ro.sidcnt-'' hfro ho was in tol('ral)ly ^'ood lioalth, and accordin^r '* to all hiunau «'aU;iilutions, I thinfc ho niiu;ht h(< sjiarod many ** yoars to tho C'iiurf ii and to his iVionds, it' ho would l)iit rolax ** his oxorli(nis--and l-ihoiir more? acoordim^ to his stnMi^th — hnf " this ho cannot ho inducod to do. On tho r-ontrary, scominff to *' consider his days niinilx'rtMl, and auxions to work whih; his dny •* livstf , ho makes <,Toator cxortions in proportion as ho thinks his "lit'o to ho in dan^or — a tVw wook i a;fo, wlion ho was coinmonc- '*inim;,illi/ ho nn the know t hero. inxy a visit ill},' his •ortUn^ i uumy ,t rolftx h—but mi up: to his (lay iiilvH his minonc- i.;itpn(>st to ation ot i>ll-h(M!i;; xniic till! :cry triu^ 1 bt'on in- Vachell. lice your Ul l)o any lookinji ihore — 1 V. V. is t in tlio len you ^oii havo icctin{; to cv means re whoii* hful, antl ands, till ry places luich for (without the very 111 here i- iiiopcc ill od, tliut I, i»:j'). luiie IHh. Id of 01" lav to !• ' •-.orrect. I have drawn fur the sum of ,CX\. 3s. in ISfay lust from th(^ HuniN in MesNr.s. Drumnionds, and have applied to th<« in- crease of Haiarv to three (lo8ervinr Canada, the Hcv. l''r. Mack, of Osna- hruck, Ifppi^l' Canada, and tlic U(»v. 1). Jl()l)»»rts{)n,of Stanhrid^j^e, in liower Canada— and 1 HJiall he^dud it a]ipears in your account »w so applied, I sluiil also h(» p;lad (if yon feel that yo\i can, consistently with voiir nrofession, in nuikin<> tipplications for your funds) that y<)u woahl authorise mo to apply a j)ortion of them at my (liscretion, not only to iliiuu-ant, hut also to settled resident iMissionarios. Most of the Missions are very extensive, ami in sonu; cases it is easier to obtain subscriptions almost sufliciont from the peo])le in particular plac fs, than throu<<;h a distri(!t. 'I'his is i)articularly the cas<' with Hamilton, at the head of i.ake Ontario, to which F slundd be j,dad vesterday, I enclose to you, is also a verv diligent and faithful Nlissionary whoifl lam ex- tremely anxious to assist — 1 will take care, D.V., to keep and render you an account in this matter. Favour mo with an answer as tioon as you can. C. J. Q. This letter was received October 10th, and, with the con- currence of Col. Janu»s Stewart, was replied to by return of post — thus " I am sorry to find you have any dou])ts as to i/our fr Caiidda, all the funds 1 raise for your assistance ; you liuvo no limit or restriction whatever, as reL'Jirds the Upper Province, excej)t such u-; are made by yourself in authorizm«j nie to send out Mr. Vachell, and a substitute— Martins have orders to answer your drafts, and I am, and will be respon«ible for them." EIGHTH LETTER BY ORDim OF THE BISHOP. EXTBACT. (}>iehiC,2'^r<1 Nor., 1835. My Dear Sin, — The October ILalifax Mail h.as brought us the continued accounts you have been so j^ood as to forward, of the results of exertions in behalf of the Church in Canada — they are (piitc satisfactory to the Bishop, and 1 can assure you aflFord him much comfort. Ho is f^lad you apj)rove of Mr. Vachell's tomporai'y appointment at Quebec, and fully coincides in the propriety of your consideration for him, in sayinc^ that the period of his stay hero shall only be a suspension, for that time, of your enfj^agement with him. ^Ir. Green is not yet arrived here ; indeed, as he must come by New York, we hardly expect him for a fortni<»ht at least. His testimonials are quite satisfactory. The Bishoj) also approves of your other cor- respondence on the subject. * * * * Approved. — C. J. Q. EIGHTH LETTER FROM THE BISHOP. Qurbec,Jan.22)id, 1836. * * * I have not time to make the acknowledgments T shonld TKish to send you ; but if I had, it would be out of my ^^ f '\ !■ 150 J ' powor to Hntisfy mysolf. Mr. (iroon had to wait at Now York till wo ox(rIi:inj,'oy the Arehdeacon of Qnchec from his present oflioe h<«ro. I left Toronto on tho 24lh of Octoher, and arrived hero on tlio Mh of Novomher. Through the nu'rey of God, my health and strenj^th havo pradnnlly amended — tlianks bo to Him, through .lesns Christ our Lord. * * * • * C. .1. Q. qiirhcc. Jan. 2r>th, UVMl The [Mshop received your letter ot Nov. 14th on Saturday last (2.'id). It fifavo him very ^roat satisfaction ; indeed, 1 am sure that your siicccssfnl exertions to provide him with men and njoans havo been amonpst his chief comfortH, so far as re;j[ard»< his I)io(M»so, for some time past, imdor tho Divine blessin";. Yon havo indeed, permit mo to say it for tho encoura^'oment of yourself and friends, been an instrument of very ^'reat spiritual /rood to the Diocese. First of all in * * * * well leanud, honest, and sinf];lo eyed, and the Lord has blessed him /:,'reatly, and made him a blessing—bo is now tho fearless pronnilgator of divine truth to a not very patient people. Then Mr. Vaehell, 1 now know him ; and certainly ho is a man of fiod. His sermon in the Cathedral yesterday morninpf on Isai. Iv. (> — 7> "as faithful, methodical, and simple — well written and well delivered. The Dishop pronounced it, with an emphasis, an exceedingly p;ood sermon — and his discharpfo of his pastoral work is in keepinu; with his preaching. liastly, as yet, Mr. Green arrived iiero about n fortnight since, and has been the Bishop's guest since his arrival. His examination for Orders has quite satis- fied me of his abilities and spirituality ; and I look for a larti: • measure of tho Divino blessing on his labo\;rs. He was or- his Mission. These, of the Lord's mercy, are "Workmen that need not bo ashamed," and of whom their employers, I am per- suaded, also through his mercy, will not need to bo ashamed. NINTH LETTER FROM THE BISHOP. Qaebec,2Gth 3Iarch, 1830. I have been very deficient with regard to writing to yon, and can not even now do it to my own satisfaction ; I have, however, no difficulty in answering your principal enquiry. Although I am satisfied and pleased with •••••! am inexpressibly obliged to yon for maintaining your hold and influence with our friends and subscribers to my Diocost. After a time, I may, perhaps, wish you and your's to co.alesco with them, but I c.-.nnot at present venture to give up any funds wliieh you and your friends are willing to entrust to my care w York 4 at thin TM. Il«' llOftltll, hitn on intod l>y IjOluldt) I l)y iiu". •iivcUinu' ri'li'iiscd lioro i»ii iilth and , through I.Q. , UVMi. Haturdiiy !od, I am men and ,H ro;,'ave, 1 be^ you to accept my most cordial tbi'.n) nor annum towards the salary of the sutfra;2;aii, inereiisfs my obligations to you and your friends for all the help you uive me. I am o^ton overworked, but throu;,di the morey of (Jod, sleep Iuls iiroved a ^rfoat and freipient restoration, and this is a comfort and a good sign ; yet I feel very uncertain of future health and strength. 1 couhl wish to paitundari/e donors and donations, and my own thankfulness to each, but i am not at jiresent ablo to do so conveniently or sufficiently. • • • • Helievo mo, ever inexpressibly obliged to you, Alc. • • • ♦ C. .1. Q. r.S. Qiielx'o, March 2iHh, UVM—Thc Novembt;r Falim.uth Mail arrived here yesteiday, and I sluill, aceonliug to your ro'i i pii established a regular circuit, extending from IJayham (i. e. Port Jiurwoll and Vienna) on the went, nearly to the mouth of the Grande river, upon the east ; and extending as far as Burford upon the i orth. The places where he first l)e<>;au were in those congregations which 1 had collected, and wliere I ministered occasionally, but he has now added many to the number ; and alm(tci/, and there are many re- spectable people who are unable to meet the smallest pecuniary demand. I luive not bt^en able to collect here and at Ihirford, nmre than £12. 10s., and there are a few pounds more which I iiope will shortly be handed to me. I directed the ])eople at Vienna to establish a branch there, and to remit the money to Toronto : but Mr. G. is of opinion that the gcMieral destitution is more felt there tluiu any where ebe. I trust times will shortly change for the bc'tter, and in the meantime express a hoi>e tliat this part of the country may not be dcprivetl of Mr. Green's taluaUe, and unlrcrsaUij valued services. I have the honour to remain, my Lord, Your faithful and obedient Servant, FRANCIS EVANS. In compliance witli an intimation received from the lato Bishop, a short time before his last attack, the Society at Toronto have been requested to])ay to jNIr. Green the whole of his salary, £100 sterling per annum, and to charge it to the fund account. — W. J. D. \V. Fii'it Letter of the Her. Thomas Green, B.A. to the Hun. and liUjht Ret, C.J. ISteirart, f late j Lord Bishop of Quebec. Sprhu/feid, Wj/jier Canada, Ath Jidi/, Ui'.id. My Lord, — I regret extremely not having had an o]>]io)'- tnnity of seeing Air. Anderson, having been busily em])loyed in distant parts of the Mission, at the time of his visit to Wood- lioust' ; I have been very much employed since my arrival in forming congregations attached to tlie Church, and rejoice to 3)e able to report niy success to a very considerable extent. There are nine stations, at which regular services are held every thiid week, and in some of them I read prayers and preach twice during- 153 D. Port of the lurford i thosf listered r ; and jf fresh nstitute lace. 1 ed witli f to in- .;resisin^ e latter re very ;leM, and F his ad- !nt. He , at very I'per, tu oxpecta- .Hi. Tl... many ro- ecuniary Bmford, ! which I people at uouey to tiition IS shortly Lope that Green's the late Toronto salary, account. lud lii(jl't to oppor- |)loved in SVt)oa- ■rival in lice to he There |>vy third lediu'iii),^ that period. The number of stations are nearly sixteen, and it is to be lioped, before many weeks elapse, the nnniber will be considerably increased. My congrejjations vary from twenty to sixty or eifnity : many of whom setnn desirous of beinji^ enabled, by the Divine aid, to live in a manner becoming the gosi)el. 1 liave reasonable hopes the congre/^ations will increase, and all the school-houses be filled with those firmly attached, and warmly devoted, to our admirable and incomparable liturgy, particularly JUS nmny of those who connected themselves with dissenting bodies, can now calculate upon the regular ministrations of a Clergyman. In some of the congregations the responses are audible, and uttered with a degree of feeling and solemnity, cheering and comforting to the mind : 1 hope ere long the same l\jeling and fervour of devotion will animate all my hearers. Tlie Methodists and other dissenters come to hear in great numljers, and perhaps we may not be expecting too much, by cherishing the hope, of seeing their prejudices towards the J^stablishment pass away, as they experience and witness the zeal and faithful- ness of tliose standard bearers of the Cross, over wJiom the Lord has set you to watch. As yet, I con^'n-; my wanderings and labours to those townships and settlements in which, I tiiiuk, i may be most usefully employed. I have preached, on an average, neai'ly one sermon on each day, perfoi-ming frequently three services on Sunday. The baptisms are for the most ])art in the school-houses ; aud it is uniformly my custom to explain the nature of that Sacrament, and answer the various objections made to infant baptism. I hope, ere long, to submit to your Lordship a full report of my proceedings ; and am humbly led t<( trust that my preaching and advice have been blessed to the comfort, at least, of one individual. May the Lord, in his inhnite mercy and goodness, add to the number daily. My exiiortations seem to be prohtable to many of those by whom 1 have been invited to spend the day during my visits. My privations are frequently very great — my dangers threatening- lay labours often accompanied with exti'eme fatigue ; but 1 i)ray I may be found a zealous soldier of the cross ; and am resolved, ill the strength of the Lord of Hosts, to know nothing but " Jesu^ and IJlmcraclJrcd." Mr. Evans has been, in many respects, very useful ; but he desires me to say that he has not been able to collect more than forty dollars, he hopes however to add to them shortly — but as the people are extremely poor it will be hopeless, for the present, to expect that they will be able to subscribe sufficient for my .salary. In the meantime, if your Lordship will have the gooti- ness to send me some money, which 1 tiud very much needed in my perambulations, you will add anotiier favour to the many already conferred upon your Lordship's Most humble and sincerely devoted servant, THOMAS GRKEx\. sf i ' ri ' ».' t f3 Vf ; I, ;i 154 Copy of a Letter from the 7lcv. Thomas Careen, Trarellhig Missionary in the Loriduii Didrict, Upper Curutda, to W. J. I). W., dated from Wovdhoiti^c, October 2l«f, Iti'Mj. — (Jlr. G. teas sent out by the Fund, A'Uijiist, 115:^5.^ My dear Sir, — I avail niysolfof a few days' rest from my labours to give you souk; acfouiit of m3' employmont since I ontoroil upon tlio sccuo of my ministrations, and tlio\iffh very desirous pf transmitting some details of my mission to you and your friends, favourable to tbo missionary cause in tliis country, 1 can assure you I liavo bitlierto been prevented entirely by want of time, l)eing almost Avithout cessation employed in thu duties of the mission. iSince my arrival in the Londun District, 1 have preached on an average nearly one sennon, and ridden tifteim miles every day, expose to Ito indeed beautiful," who visit from time to time their secluded dwellinj^s with "the glad tidings of great joy." Could they fully realize the deplorable extent of the spiritual destitution of veiy, very many who, like themselves, once enjoyed the happy privileges of Sabbath services and Sabbath schools for themselves and their childr;m ; could they roiilize this in theic imagination, J am led to hope such would be the impression, and such the efforts made to promote the truth as it is in Jesus, that great would be the company of those speeding on the wings of love, bearing the message of iuercy — entering at every door, and deeming silence shame. I am very conscious that your's is an irksome task, to bo obliged, day after day, continually to make your appeal lo the benevolence of your friends who cannot witness, and would hardly b^'lieve the wants of the r(^mote settlers in the woods, nor the Joy occasioned by your labour of love ; but I trust the time is liot far oft" wJien many wlio are anxioiip for the prosjte- rity of the Church of Christ, will be awakened to the state of tliis country, and will, with untiring zeal, help you in your glorious work. If ever there was need of exertion, it is at the present time, so great has been the increase of emigration* for tlie past season, as well from England as from Ii-eland, Scotland, ami Wales, and these for the most part of the labouiing (.'lasses only, wlio cannot be expected at present, however willing, to contri- ♦ 20,000 souls between the Ist of April and i-t of August, 18.%'. iil ,| !■ |j iH.^i^ li^ m 135 bute even the most trifiinj^ sum for the support of the pjospel. Tliat «uch a desire exists exteuiively, 1 have wittiesi&ed on n>any occasions ; liavinL( had made to vne iVequently otfer;s of laud and lumber for the erection of (Jhurches, iiud t!iib!;frij'tivn.f of work to a very lar^e amount. " (iohl and silver have wi' none ; but bucli as we have we freely give unto you." A farmer in the tovvniiiiip of Norwich told me very lately, that he vvu.s wilUu<>- to give me as unich lumber as would i)uild a Church, and repeatedly ex- prewised the satisfaction he felt at having been sjuired to bee once more a clergyman of that Churcii to wliich he was so warmly attachiHl beneath his roof. On another oetasion, on my way to Port IJurwi'li (on Lake Erie), in tlie township of Jiayham, 1 was accosted by a jierson whom I had not before seen, but who had heard of my arrival in the Ijoudon District, lie asked me many questions to ascertain whetlier J was the 'rravelliiig Missionary, and after a long and interesting conversalien,,Jie handed me a dollar as his annual subsci'iptiun, at the same tium requesting me to j)ut down on the subscription list the name of his Lrotiier- in-law for the same amount ; and he remarked that if at any time a ChurcJi could be erected in the neighl)ourhood of h's ilvvuUing, he would very gladly subscribe 26 dollars in cash. 1 heiii-d another person declare he w ould with [deasure sub- scribe to the amoimt of one of Jiis btist horses for the same object. h\ therefore, Dear !Sir, such zeal and such love be pro- moted ami clu.'rished, as it ought to be, what c|uestion can tliere be that as soon as the emigrants are settled, and can eomnumd the means, the friends of the gospel on the otlier side the Atlantic will be disburtliened, and the Church uf our fathers es- tablished on its firmest basis. it is, however, deeply to be regretted, that in many places there is a total disregard of the Sabbath, but this may be traced entirely to the total want of stated services and Sunday sciioois, and I thiuk, eve long, it will be otherwise. Having oiu- day visitei*. a faiuly from Cumberland, the mother remarked to me " Oil ! Sir, we are now differently situated from what we were accustomed to be in England— the children did not then ask, ' Mother, will to-morrow be Sunday T which tlujy now only knoAv when 1 wash them on Satniday liight." In another case, the motliier of a family from a ])la(;e near iiristol, said to me — " Sir, this p'iaee is not like the old country ; there w<' had a Church, iirA nice Sunday schools for tlie children ;" — and in many places it n* olw^ervahle that, from tiie total want of sound and evange- lical 1i'»«*'liing, the most fanciful and extravagant theories in reli{4i<*Pi readily find disciples, and thus the seeds of Socinianism and Ciiiver.salism are disseminated and cherished. At present 1 have nearly fourteen stations in the townships of Bradford, Windham, Middleion, IJayluun, and W'aljmle, in all which, with little exception, there are regular services every tliird week. 1. have endeavoured to establish Sunday schools, and hope ultimately to succeed (Cod willing). I have distri- luited from 2600 to 3000 pages of well-wi-itten and a]ipropriate tracts, whicli arc most eagerly sought after by all classes and denominations. On Sunday- the l(>th, I distributed a few after evening service, and after family })rayor : having retired to rest, ';! Hi r . It .1 1 ? I ill 156 i I I was very much pleased to hear the father of the family read aloud the tracts which I had giveu to iiim, and uiake a few suit- able comments, as any passage or circumstance i)resonted itself in the course of readiu*^ them througii. If I could by any means procure a small sujjply of Prayer liooks and Testaments, they would be very acceptable.* 1 have written to a few friends on the subject, and daily hope to hear from some of them of some i)lan to secure me occasionally a few, accompanied Avith tracts. But let me mention to you another incident wliich occurred. llavin<)f visited a family in which all the children (six in number) were unl)aptised, 1 left a tract culled " A Visit to the Pastor's Stxuly," iind from time to time, as I passed in my rounds, answered the objections made by tlie parents to infant baptism. I then allowed some time, to elapse, when again, in my way to my appointments to places adjacent, I called to see them, and was much gratified to hear the father express an earnest desire that I would baptise the children. I hope in future to be able regularly to forward to you, for the information of your friends, an account of my mifJsion. I have kept a Journal, Avhich in all probability will be published in the next Annual ileport of tlie Toronto Society, Avith those of the Missionaries in the Home and Jlidland Districts. 1 trust the anu)unt of my usefulness (hunumly speaking) Avill be nearly co- extensive witli theirs, from the plan which I invariably pursue (unless prevented by circumstances of no ordinary kind), of ascer- taining, by conversation in tlie families where I stop, tlie views and opinions of the difterent members ; and then in the morning or evening prayin- with the family, I select suitable portions of Scripture, wliich I press upon their minds by a strong and prac- tical application. This plan I have found in many instances already to have been attended Avith success. I have also en- deavoured to impress upon their minds, more particularly under the peculiar cii. instances of their case, the duty and impor- tance of family av .ship, May the Lord seal Avith his most holy spirit every effort made in sincerity to promote the spread of his gospel, and to Ilim, Avith the Son, be all the glory and thanks- giving Witli respect to temporal matters, the outlay of the first year falls the heaviest, being obliged to purchase a horse, har- ness, &o., &c. Clothes also are an expensive article here, but my salary is sulHcient to coverall my expeiices. I jiope to hear from you soon. That the Lord may recognise all the exertions of yourself unil your friends, for his glory, and may bless you, your family, and them, is the constant and sincere prayer of the missionary of the London District. THOMAS GREEN. P.S. — The Rev. F. Evans has promised to Avrite to you shortly. From a long residence in his mission, he Avill be able to supply you Avith many interesting details. 1 have experi- enced the greatest kindness and assistance from him. • £lO has been placed at his disposal to procure this supplj'. It loT thu first har- .., but lo hear :»rtions |s you, I of the Third Letter from the Rer. Thvwa? Grnii, TranUliKj M'mlouary, London District, dated JAhraari/ 2Hrd, Ui'^j. I rejoice to liear of the arrival of our dear and Ifevereiid Bishop. If I may beallowod to jiulu'c, hut IV'w (if any) are tliere )vho did not de('])ly regret tlie neeeHsily of lii.s (U-^jarture from tlus country to try the air of his native laud, ^^'llerever he is, or >vhen.'V»ir he goes, he carrirs with him tlie sincere legai'd of all classes here, and many a lieartfeit breathing ascends from this vvihierness to the throne of giaie, piaying iliat he uuiy Net he spared, and in tlu> Lord's good time restored to us in im- proved lu'allh and strength. As to my JNlission in this district, all things seem to go on prospjrou.sly. In many phu.-es tlie gieatest intercvst has l)een excited by the proof the Mission gives tliat thecliiidren <,f "■ the Lord's. Zion" on tlie other side of the Atlaniic have not foigotten their brethr(»n in the dejtths of the forest ; and are no longer iiidinjfd, to forget the scattered sheep, erring and .-traying for tiie want of some to teach them the way of CJod more perfv'ctly, and to bring to tlieir reniembiance the trutiis taught and heard when in their nujther land ; and many join nu* in tlie jjrayer that the Lord may bless liie efforts of yourself and fi-iends, and enable you fully to set before the public at home, tJie spiritual destitution of this country. The thought occurred to me, while j»erusing your letter, that if we were to calculate the number of Fjpiscoi)alians in this one district, larger considerably than your largest Diocese, at liOOO only, and then consiiki- that there are but six Clergymen, besides myself, to minister to them ; the (•onvi(!tion of our destitution must force itself ui)on any reflecting mind, and nuji-e espcciiilly wh( a we call to miuil the distance of the congregations in the dilferent Settlements, from seven to ten or twelve miles a]»art. During the past summer, with the liope of kee[)ing together the con>>i-egations that 1 collected, and aifording theni an opportunity oi iissembling on the Lord's Day, I have held three services each tSabbath— one at eh'ven in the morning one at three- — and one at six in the evening, havin^j; to ride from ten to fifteen miles between them, which 1 felt far mure fatiguing than the reading or preaching. JSometimes, also, on the same day, 1 have baptized oJie or two children, using the full bai)tismal service — you may, therefoie, well suppose how tired and weary 1 have lain down to sleep after the labours of such a day. To the present time, 1 have endeavoured to hold nmrning service in Deieham, and innaediateiy afterwards rode to Norwich, a distance of tliirteen miles, for the afternoon, and to some other Station for the evening. At Norwich the service lias been held in the house of a Mr. Davis, from Ireland, who has since my introduction helped me forward in every possible way and has manifested a glowing zeal for the cause of our Redeemer, and the prosperity of tlie Church. There are con- gregations now at I'ort IJurwell ami the village of Vienna, in the township of liayham, suihcient to occupy the time and attention of a Clergyman without extending to other paits of the township. There are also t)irei> congregations m liurford, four and five miles apart — an ample field, without considering the re.-5t of the towusliip, for the services of one Clergyman. t \ l:i ! , ) .('" 158 :'fim^^ i, .1- or blazoning single There are two congregations in the township of Norwich, and one in Dereham, thirteen miles distant, whicli would fully engage the time of another Clergyman, not including the small congregations which could be formed in remoter parts of the to>vnshii) ; you may judge, tliercfore, yourself how vei'y imper- fectly these stations can be supplied by one Clergyman which aiford an ample field fur three, appointing a very extensive range of duty to each. In this arrangement I do not include small congi-egations which I have in other townships ; nor do I take at all into account those townships, six in number, which are supplied with a resident Clergymun. These facts come within my own knowledge, as within my own range of duty. I have also been told, in the township of London, (irom whence I date this) inclusive of the congregation of the town, amounting to nearly 300, or perhaps more, in different i)arts several good congregations could be formed ; and if a Clergyman were placed near the sixteenth concession, one from 300 to 400 could be established — Emigrants from Ireland, and attached to the Church. The Ilev. B. Crouyn, Hector of London, sometime since visited them, and after service seventy i)ersons received the Communion. I submit these few statements to you, not with a view, believe nie, of enhancing my own poor services, forth our difficulties ; but solely, and with the view of enabling you to give facts to your fi-iends, to prove that your appeal to them is not groundless — that your tale of our destitution is not an idle one. My last letter would show how little these poor Emigrants arc able to do for theiii- eelves, in regard of suppoiting their spiritual -^uide ; since that letter, dated October, in my drives and wancierings througli our dense forests, I have become acquainted with some families once your neighbours in Northumberland. After morning service at Norwich, accompanied by a friend to direct me, J set off for their settlement in tlio township of Dereham ; our route lay through a thick forest of pines, and our ride, thougii lonely, was not unpleasing ; our conversation chietiy turned on the subject of my wandering mission, and tlie kindness of those friends at the other side of the Atlantic, engaged in ministering to their spiritual destitution — here my companion more than once remarked, how much it rejoiced him to think that the time was iioAV not far distant, when again, in the land of his adoption, he could enjoy, ar formerly, the services of the sanctuary ; and he trusted the Lord might si)are him yet to see a Church built in his neighbourhood, and that near it his bones might lie when the time of his dissolution arrived. AVhen we reached Dereliam it was nearly dark, and unhappily I soon foimd that the " notice" which I had sent out some days before, had, through some mistake, never reached : our arrival therefore was wholly unexpected — but unexpected as it was., I soon saw that it gave the greatest satisfaction. We first :-,ioi>ped at tlie house of a Mr. Stroud, but l>eing in the hands of workmen, he could not take us m ; he took us, however, at once to a neighbour, Mr. 13urrj, who gave us a most cordial reception ; and as soon as we made known the purport of our visit, he borrowed my friend's horse, and sent his son to af)prise the families in the neighboui-- V 159 me, ] our Ithougii [ned on )f tliost- Isterin-;; l-c than lie tiino loptioii, ly ; and Ih built le when ;roluun Inotice" L some 1 wholly it j^ave Ise of a lid not |ur, Mr- as wi* IViend's Thhour- hood ; and I was not loss surprised than pleased to perceive, tliat notwithstanding^ the hurry of the notice, and the latenesH of tiie hour of a])pointment, (eiglit o'clock) as also the darknesn of tlie ni^dit, from forty to fifty assembled. IIavin;i; exi)lained t«) them wliat you and your friends are endeavoiiriufj; to do for them, I commenced tiie service, and Avas much /^ratified to hear the responses made in a devout and audible manner. 1 preached from Acts xvi. and the last clause of ver. 17- Before our dis- missal, Mr. Burn made to his noifthbours a few very api)roi)riate observations, expressive of the debt of ^'ratitude they owed to tlieir friends at home, and Ijoped the Gospel Avoidd )iot be sent to them in vain. In my ncKt visit, INIr. Burn (whom I believe to bo an Israelite indeed,) told me tliat he considered my first visit as directed l)y Providence ; for on that day he was much distressed in mind, in consequence of some of his children who had s])ent the early part of the day otherwise than ho had allowed since his emigration, and very differently from the Tnanner they had l)een accustomed to at home ; and he attri- buted the circumstance to the melancholy pronenoss of persona to sjxmd the day unprofitably, in conscquenec; of the total absence of all Sabbath institutions, and its result, the want of Sunday Schools, lie then observed, emigrants who leave their homes, in tlie hope of providing comfcn-tably for their families, were too little careful in wliat part they settled ; and that it should bo their chief desire to cast in their lot amongst the rliildren of tlic Lord, and wliere the means of grace were afTbrded, even though it be with the loss of advantage. At my next visit I received the persons to whom you were known ; begging informed tliat they were part of my scattered Hock. Service is always held in the house of Mv. Burn ; the number of old country people is about sixty, children inc^ided. On thia occasion, Mr. Burn speaking in reference to himself and a few- others from yo\ir county of Northumberland, remarked, although some of us are Dissenters, we have the most friendly feeling to your Church, and are most grateful for the I indness you offer to us. Having no Cliurch of our own, we give a decided preference to the Establishment, and greatly prefer attending its services and ministrations to those of the Dissenting places of worsliip here. We have been accustomed when at home to hear prayer made for all men — for the King and all that are in authority— as well as taught to be thankful for the blessings we (nnoved from the government we lived under ; and we wish our children to be taught as we have been. In this colony, he adds, they have reason to be thankful that some home institutions are res(M'ved to'tliem ; and now we are exiles from our native land, ,ind have no longer the Church-going bell — we remember witli melancholy emotion the temples where our fathers' ashes lie — the Sabbath privileges and opportunities which we enjoyed at home ; and our hearts sicken at the experience of the lack which your kindnesses are now first striving to sui)pl3\ Ho added, in conclusion, pray tell your friends and employers that we hope the Gospel will not be sent to us in vain ; but be the means of gathering us to hear the joyful sound, and through the some temporal names of those you might be if 160 oporation of tlio Divino Spirit, brinpf us oxporiniontallv to sp(» tho value, and f(»ol tlio power, of that relij^ioii which i.s so emiTi"ntly calculated to sustain tlu^ mind in all the tryin;», shiftin;^, and flucttiatin;:^ scenes of life's ltri«^f s[)an, and at hwi prepare us for our final (^verlastinuf habitation for rest in heaven. You will li'> jjlad to hear that our ('liurcli fri(Mids here are not idle. Colonel IJurw(dl has nearly finished the building of a Chui'ch at Port IJurw(dl. A petition will be ftirwarded in a day or two from Norwich, to the f;;overninent in council, to obtain the possession of a (Ilelx* in that towjiship, so that abstractiiiij as much as will be necessary for the site of a (!hurch and Church- yard, the remainder nuiy bo sccuhmI to the Settlors in tho neigh- bourliood, to assist tlunn in the maintenjinco of a Clor^^yman. I have also rec(Mved an offer of <>frotin(l for a(/hurch at Burford, and subscrii)tions to a larjje amount have been promised, not- withstandiuij^ tlie extreme scarcity of money in this country ; one farmer, a Mr. Moore has (tffered AO dollars as his subscrij)tion— he is a Canadian and very warmly attached to the Church. I am banpy to iuld that my visits to l)avfn. 10 aro fr of a a (lay lin the in;jf as Imrcli- neigh- lan. 1 urford, h1, not- y ; one ption — . I am without nnothcr tlu'ybo) :i ot o\ir t,ion this ni^ from rceptcfl, nds and tho Nor- ninistcr- o you an r solemn ersation Evans, [l ere he irectinp of the |ving me not he Is in the happen le it sent Idvisahle 1 forward to ffiv(^ . prayer to senr necessary liere. That th{? liord may hless you, and your's, and our native land, is tho constant prayer of Hock and shej)iuM-d in this London Mission. Dear !Sir, very snicerely yours, THOMAS CiKEEN. Extract. — Fourth Letter from the Her. Thnums Green, Trarell'mff M'tmovan/ in the London DUtrlct, to W. J.JJ. 1!'., dated London, April ml 1»;J7. M\ Dear Kin, — It was with feclinpfs of deep sorrow that I read that part of your letter referring,' to another inroad upon the health of our beloved Diocesan, hut 1 had the comfort a few days after of receivinj^ from Mr. Lockliart an improved account, that it had j)leased tlie Lord, contrary to all expectations, to raise him once more from tho bed of sickness to a stato of comparative health. Since I wrote to you last, I have had an offer of a Church at Simcoe, now a district town, in connection with the superintend- ance of a <,'overnment school. The terms offered to nie were most liberal, but I could not for one moment think about it, not con- sidering"; myself free to enter into any fresh arrangement, l)ein<; pledged to you and your IViends in the charge to which the Jjishop apponited mo ; nor indeed do I feel any desire to enter upon the duties of sclujol-keeping, unless so far as they fall within my duty as a preacher of the (lospel. As to to any collections to be made among my Hock, it is probable enough, tluit were there any one of energy and system to employ some jjortion of their time in collecting, much in the end might be done — but I would myself much prefer receiving a less salary from any other source wiiich rendered mo independent of my hearers, than the promise of a larger, arising from voluntary and consequently uncertain contributions, even if tlie uncertainty was the icorst part of the Voluntary System. Passmg, however, from the consideration of " tho Service of Tables," I will endeavour to give you some details of my mission since my last letter of Febru.ary 27th. I have confined my labours for the last month to the town and township of liOndon. I liad not the most distant idea that there were so many l-lpisro- palians as I. have found here. The congregations vary fioni IH> to 200, and it is to be remembered that this is an attendance not confined to any ])ai ticular place, but the number assemljUnl in different parts of the township. With the exception of one congregation near tlie Ilavins Tract, formed of persons from the adjacent townshii)s of Bidduljdi and M'Gillavray. There is a solenmity and decorum apparent which is truly gratifying, during the time of Divine Service. Were it i)0ssible for me, or any other minister, to attend on the Sunda,ys at the 15th Concession, a very large congregati(m miglit b(; expected. On one occasion after service (my visits to them are every second Thursday) a respectable old man said to me, Sir, if you could I ••■• ( '' ' Ml ml 1 U '. Hi „ ' ! ■ ' ^ S " ii ■§ iff ^^^ 1 1' •1' ' 1 |i|f- ||;|i lii 1()2 coino on a Sunday to us you wouM find a vory lar/jo assomhlafj;*' to nuM't yo»i. VVith tlio hoi)o of what upjx'Hrr'!! t«) liiin woulp:irture for anothnr purt of my xteufsive Mission. 'I'he eoii^rej^ution li(>re aro prin- oipallv Irish from tho county of rippi^rary, warmly attached to tho Clmrch, and all to n nuiii devoted to IJritisli rule — and they proved tluMr loyalty and faithfulness to their Kinj; in the stru^- plo which was to decide whether this colony should Im' continued to the Hritish (yrowu, or /j;iven up to the iron ruhiof a h ! that they even who daily pray " Thy kingdom come" would candidly ask their own hearts, in looking at the state of Canad;i, whether they could not have done more in furtherance of " That Kingdom." I visited this congregation again on Thursday, March 14tli. The road was in a miserable state, owing to the thaw, I read prayers and preached to above 200 persons, many having walked several miles to attend ; and one woman in particular, declared the had cowe ehjhtirn m'des for the purpose of getting her child baptized. She left home the previous evening and walked six miles, and the other twelve she walked in the morning befoi" service — and for six miles out of this twelve, she did not sec a single house. I baptized three children. Immediately after ser- 16,0 ■ n r\h\fiffc mill l»o to visit inothor re prin- chod Ut nd they (• stru^- mtimiod laft'i'otoil at GoiI'h OROtluT, noticry .snres, tl>o lie Gospt'l, !st pfood- Jino" would |of Canada, of " That larcli I4tb. [aw, I rciid In"' walked ^"declavi'd her child Ivalked six Vng befoi" not sec ii after ser- vice, one poor woman came up to mo and j»raspin^ my hand j,'uve mo her Idt'Hsin^— .saying to nu'— () hir, your (Iis(!our.se lias com- forted me much in tlie destitution of tiiis wilderness-May the Ifoly Spirit teaeh you and be yu\ir j;uidt>. It is siekenin^ to tliink tlie destitution of Sion htsre should be sueli as to ciill forth these feelings ; but it is jjjladdeninjj^ and iMir(»inii^in<^ to tlu? heart when thi« Lord makes use of a fe(>l)le worm to (•<»mfort or con- vert, and vouchsafes to sliew his acceptaiu'e of the humblest labour for J lis f^lory. On the JKHh of March J visited them a third time ; tlio rouds were very deep, and travelliuji; slow and iinccunfortable in sleet and rain. I did not expect to find a birpe eon{i;re^ation assem- hled, and was ajjreeably surjirised, in su( h weather, to see from KJO to Um present, all aipparently anxious to hear the Word of Trntlj. Many were obli;j;e(l to stand (luiin*,' the time of service and sermon for lack of seats. Durini,' the service I was much struck with the appearance <>f a very old woman, wlu) sat near the place I occupied ; she seetned tlirouj,diout deeply attentive, and endeavoured to join, and from her heart, too, while sin^inj^ the 34th Psalm. After service 1 had some conversation with her ; she told me she was 73 years old, and had walked three miles to attend. The day was cold, with heavy scpialls of snow, and J could not but call to mind the contrast between this poor aired disciple and the many nuuiy instances in which such weather would have been deemed a suflficieut excuse for aosencefi-om the sanctuary, witluuit the additional impediment, she had of almost impassable roads. She was accoini)anied l»y a dauf,diter, a f^rand daujifhter, and a grand sonjfrowu »ip,and a little tjirat j,M-and child. I was glad to liave cause to hope thai if all my congregation were not altogether true Israel, there were very many, who if they were debarred tlm outward form, had, at least, in their hearts, the power of Godliness. Having reuuirked to one of them my astonisjiment, that in such a season so many should have us- semf»led — " Oh, sir, you little know what a joy it is to us, to have any oj)portunity of joining iu f ln' ])ublic worsliip of our Church- It is an f^njoyment tooseldoio oft'ered to us." In tiiis township and throii ^hout the ueighln ••hood, perhaps it would be much below till uumber to say ti re are IJtH) Church [)eople so scattered ii to attoid an nmpU field for three resident Clergy- men — but ;- js ! 1 am tlie only C'Icrgyi an f<»r ina\iy miles ; and such are the roads, that ro visit a single family, to soothe with the ])recious comforts of liie word of God — the pillow of the sick, is in itself a sufficient day's " »rk. I think, could means be found to locate faithful Ministers ai()ong them who coulct,ir to I whom •ancc of illy pro- ? Woro Dissent- H raised a settle- inews of ally sent v\)Ose of jnire the them to :tly sure \ais they y be snp- , there is )issenter9 jree, pre- , whereas too — the eir parish ' cost, and it least, in tiinstances who have intimate lurch ar(^ it in their to do at ave not a le disposi- poor that ,o heavy a mv view —This is jd Church eived the hound hy fostering To stand ^stitute of le for ever Vr without lot sent V Very many Ip, }?ross\v Tand thus L state of perfect and peaceful indifference — livin<];as if M<; name of Vhrlat'ian IS all they recpiire — and by cons(>4uence actinjif as if (lod was " unholy and unclean like unto tlieniselves." The situation of our Settlers, and of those who are iicrLriinially addiiifj^ to thoui, prove in the stronj^est possible light the absolute necessity of every effort to be made at homo to strenji^thei'. the liauds oi the Church in the point of jxirochidl viiiittmj, and giviiit*' them sonic (Miristian instruction — some jrlimmeriiifrs of tlie ways of jx aci', before (as in these wilds) they are almost, if I'ot alt o;^M'therhi(id('u from their eyes — if itcoullbe made possible to visit a family even oHce in a month, much f^ood under tlie iJivine blessin/; miglit be done. I have found in my wanderings an extent of ignorance in a great portion of my flocks beyond human conce])tion— it is no less astonishing tliaii it is deplorable. To give you sonu? f:iiiit idea of it, I cannot do better than give you an extract from my journal. Good Friday ISIarch 24th, after divine service in the town of Ijondou, 1 rode a few miles to visit a man from Ireland, who A\as considered to be dying ; I found him sitting up ; uponeiKpiiriiig whether he was afraid to die, he paused — and then said, were he spared afortnhjht , he thought he would be prepared to die ; from this and some other answers, his ignorance of tlie gospel truth appeared, and with much plainness of speech lendcavoured (looking for aid and a blessing from the holy spirit,) to set before him the way of salvation, I explained to him the nature of sin, of the law, of the inestimable love of God, in the redemption of the world by our Loi'd Jesus Christ, justification by faith, not of works, and the nature of sanctification. After conversing, j)er- haps more than an hour, I commended him in prayer to a covenant keejiing God. Before I left the house, the sick man observed with thankfulness, oh ! sir, this has been the 6ej'/ i^islt for my soul tliat ever I received. There were a few strangers prc- ficnt who seemed to listen very attentively — two children were then baptized. I have not been able, from other calls, to visit him since, but heard he was gathering strength daily, but I hope to do it shortly, and be able to inform you in my next letter how- he goes on. On the Gth of March, I took an opportunity of visiting the riev. R. Flood, Missionary at Delaware, in whose proceedings you take a lively interest ; the Lord has blessed him, as you know, in the formation of a congregation of liidians in Monsec Town. With very little aid he has built a small Mission house, in which, if spared, he hopes to dwell for the summer, humbly expecting to be more useful to them by his residence among them. It is cheering to hear the hand of the Lord is with him, ill convincing and converting many obstinate sinners of this in- teresting tribe. The badness of the roads and the state of tlie weather prevented our visiting the Indian village during my short and h'lrried visit to him. There are, I think, eitlier eight or nine candidates for baptism, and I have reason to believe afid hope all truly converted to Christ. Mr. F. speaks very highly of an old chief, named Snake, who, by the consistency of his walk, adorns the gospel he has professed — he acts as intei-preter and is in great estimation through the whole tribe — his inlliieiice c — or enjoying more rest — I find my labours multijdied and fatigue increased, in conse((ueiice of the long journeys 1 am now obliged to make on foot, in addition fre(]uently to rides of thirty miles and more in the heat of our sultry summer days. 1 deemed it right, my dear Sir, to be thus jjarticnlar in writing upon this matter, not, I assure yon, in the langunge of complaint, but that you and your friends knowing the object of your Ni'U'urt Mimorif is not defeated, nor the desire of your hearts as to thi: scattered Hocks disregarded, your minds might be strengthened and cheered to go forward in your work of christian love for the amelioration of that woeful spiritual destitution in which the Settlers and ethers in this province live. Under the Divine blessing I have visited the townshij)s of IJiddulph, M'Gillavray, and Osborn, in the Huron Tract, since my last letter of April, and have made four new a])pointments, comprising in these townships with that of London nine regular stations, which I visit every fort- niglit. The congregations are uumerous and attentive, and api)ear to be deeply interested in, and gratified by, my visits. After giving expression to their pleasure in the most affecting manner, and their sympathy in the fatigue I must necessarily undergo upon my journeys to their secluded dwellings, words, they say, cannot describe their gratitude to those who have remembered them in their affliction, — and you may believe me all sense of my o^vn labour and fatigue is forgotten among such cordial greetings. Up to the present time your Mission seems to go on most prosperously, and I trust will long tend to conse- crate the remembrance of Bishop Stewart in this wild wihlerness. Your Missionary too has cause for the deepest gratitude in liaving been made the humble instrument in gathering in so many places the scattered sheep into settled congregations, and still more so that a blessing appears to accompany the preaching of the Gospel. This is a fact which truly calls for our thanks- giving at a throne of Grace, and not the mere circumstance of keeping members attached to the Church, however apostolic she may be in descent and doctrine. When not only the form of Godliness, but also the jmrer is apparent, Avhat comfort does it not bring to the mind of the labourer in the Lord's vineyard — what joy does it not shed abroad upon all his ministrations and \S r^ M ll Ill !' ' ■■ M< 1 r !!.■:. M } -' 170 services. Bnt altliough such bright prospects may shr^w them- Reivos hero and tliore, Htiil f^kjomy, chirk, iun\ lowerin*,' iH tho Kcom» aruiind : very many poHHt'ssiniif and boastinj^ of the namu of C'hristian, yet live and die in I'agan darkness. Faintly, however, can any (MiH.sionary or others) of this country pourtray tlie darkxiKS of our Kpir'Uual dextitiUidn ; and thouj,'li many a tale, and many a letter, and nuvny a report, be carried across thu Atlantic, and many efforts made to ascertain the extent of our wants, you must call not only at their Hettletnents, must preach in their barns and private rooms, but must also visit them " from house to house ;" and then, and tlien oidy, in conversin}* with them upon " the thinps pertainiuj^ to tiie kin<,'dom," you may discover in its extent their {rross darkness and ignorance of even the letter of Scripture. For such service Travelling Alissionarie« is tho only first remedy adapted to the circumstances of tha country, and the situation and poverty of the people. London, Awiust 'ith. May the Lord soon hasten the time when many faithful men may be raised up amongst you and be sent to us, resolving to know nothing among men, but " Jesus and llim crucified," and who led by the spirit's teaching may be found not shrinking from tho labours of a missionary life ; however severe and arduous they may bo ; })rivations and sufferings must be endured here, but what after all are they compared with those of a Martyn, an Elliott, or a Neff. Here no time is lost in acquiring the know- ledge of a new tongue — immediately the glorious embassy may be commenced, and numbers found daily eager to hear the word of salvation. Could you and your many friends have witnessed the satisfaction afforded by the imexpected presence of your Stewart Missionary in the Hui-on Tract some weeks ago, 1 am led to think you would not consider us unworthy of your in- terest ; for laying aside the higher motive, the humble hope of being made instrumental in the hands of God to promote His glory and extend His kingdom — there was enough to touch the coldest heart. Happening to be in the neighbourhood to keep an appointment, the wife of a member of the Church died rather Huddeuly, and although bitter was the draught, and deep and heavy appeared the blow to the bereaved members of the faniil}-, I believe I may tnily affirm, that their poignant sorrow lost great part of its bitterness from the unexpected thought that the dear remains would be committed to its cold clayey bed with all the order and decorum of a christian burial— this to eome may appear unimportant, but not so was it to the frionds, nor to me, for I had at the grave's mouth an opportunity of jiro- claiming " the blessings of those who die in the Lord." Tho whole scene was solemn and grand — the place set ajmrt for a burial ground was skirted by a large wood clad with a rich foliage ; the sky clear ; the sun shone out brightly ; the air calm ; nature seemed to breathe a sort of holy melancholy stillness — here, dear sir, to not less I should think than 140 persons I preached Jesus, and shewed that " they who believe in Him should never die" — all seemed to listen with deep attention — to me it was a solemn refreshing, though almost overpowering season of the pre/senc© of the Lord ; and although I had a very long ride tlie V, thfitn- r iH tho (i numu Aiiiitly, Diirtrny f a talc, OSS thu ; of our jtroach I " from ifr with on may of even ionarie* i of thu St 1th. iful men to know nd who Tom tho )us they lere, but rtyn, an le kuow- ,ssy may he word witnessed of your to, 1 am Ij'our in- hoi)e of ote His uch the to keep |d rather >ep .and p family, ow lost ;lit that r'ev bed this to friends, of i)ro- " Tho t for a [foliage ; natxira ; — here, eaclied never ^t was a of the |-ido the 1,^ Tu /lur poije 170. ■ ' 1 r ■ 171 r'Mi foUowinjif (lay to koop ft previous Appointmont ; I joumryod on nioasantly and uiiwfarii'd from tho n!collocti«ms of the ,sc«>no. iJpon anotlu'roc(Mi.sion, I liad srated inyHtdf quietly with a family, aftor tho labours of the day, when a Htranprr cntcrod and handod uio a note, on opening it 1 found a roqiioHt to attciul tlio funeral of his dear departed kou. The distance which the stranger had travelled was about 2r» miles, havin}^ sif^nifi(>d my readiness to accompany him the foUowinj,' morninfjf ; he appearevenil I'iiiuIh with u libt^rul ntid uiifi;ru(l^'in;,' iiaiid. I was nuicli pli'iisod to si'o nviriy of this fon^rcfjation with the prayor books tlioy had broii^^dit from tiu'ir mother laiui, and tu hear tiiom inalio tho n'S{ioMso.H in an iiiidiblc and f(!('liii;r manner. Not moro tiian s«'von miles cllstant from tlnMn then; is an Irish Hot- tlt^nient with a i'rw Mn^dish families. 'l'iieseconi>r<>j,'ati()HH, with those whi<-h comM be »|iiiek!y ^'athenMl by a zealous and devoted man, would afford an amph; tiidd for tlie service of a resident minister. In fact, there is an extensive sphei-e of lalxiur for three cler;,''ym(Mi, or even four, already settled in the townshi|»s of Lon- don, Biddidph, .M'Crillavray, anil Osborn. With an anxious desin' to serve tlu'm, (and which is yet very iiuideipuitely p(!rformed) 1 may say 1 am ridin;;; and pn^aciiiu;,' every day, and if I set afiart u day for writin/,' or otluM* avocations, [ find I am always called away either to visit a si<'k person, or to bai)ti/e a child at Honn> remote corner of the s(>ttlemt'nt. Tliis very day 1 had arranpfud to make ^'ood my jn'omiso in April, which has already been dehiy(!d too Iomi,'', l»ut I was scarcidy dressed when a ])erson ar- rived from a distance, to request 1 would Jicc(nnpany him and baptizo a child which they apprehended to be dyin^ — so not beinf,' able to return till v(!ry late, J. now sit down in nasto (at nearly miduit^ht) to fill uj; this sheet fearinfjf you may bu sur- prised, and your friends disap])ointed i>y my delay ; but should 1 put off aijfain until I return from the appointment, to which 1 start at seven in the mornini,'', it is very jxjssible, (indeed more than pro- bablo,)that a very Ion;,' delay would be the result. J have succeed- ed in establishiujo; a lar<^e Sabbath school in the townshij) of London. The attendance is from 00 to 100. 1 have so arranged as alternately to examine the boys and girls. I have adopted this plan from having seen it used with abundant usefulness in the parish of Mr. Carpenter, in the county of Wicklow, who cate- chises the children regularly after service, upon the divisions, and matter of the text, &c. I think from appearance, that if fol- lowed up, it is likely to be very useful hero. May the Lord grant it for Christ's sake, and to liim be the praise. I have again visited the Indian Settlement at Monsoc Town, in company with their invaluable and eminently pious Mission- ary, Mr. Flood. Indeed ho and his amiable consort and fellow- worker in the Mission, ought not to bo forgotten by the Cliristian public at home — unnoticed — unpaid, unless so far as you and your friends have helped him out of your small funds, he labours to win souls to his Divine master, and rejoices to bear to the red man, without price, the glad tidings of great joy. I lectured from part of John xxi. at the Mission House. One of their Chiefs " Half Aloon" was present.* I trust the Lord has made blessed Mr. Flood's preacdiing in the saving conversion of this poor Pagan's soul. I did not mean in this letter to have quoted any thing from my Journal, but as circumstances have prevctited my doing what I would, I will send you one or two extracts which uniy make the letter more interesting perhaps to some of your friends. July 28th relates to the Indians, and * Of this Indian see an account in a subsequent letter from Mr. Hood, ated Caradoc, December 27th, 1037. Mi into I was ' prayer to hear r. Not ish Hot- iiH, witli (Icvotod rcHident or three of Lon- iH desire rnied) 1 et apart :m called at Koinc ,rranf?ed dy heen •rson ar- liim and —so not lasto (at uu sur- shouhl i \i 1 start han pro- succeed- iiship of arranged adopted jlness in r\\o cate- ivisions, at if fol- io Lord |c Town, yiission- fellow- hristian rou and labours Ithe red House, lie Lord Aversion to have js have or two [)erhaps *i8, and Ir. Flood. I|( 17.1 I will transcribe it first : — "Visited the Indian villa},'e with Mr. " F. Our voad ;iy throuffh a large forest : ifter niiieli scram bliiig "and 80M10 Hcrutches, we got into a more open country, and "shortlv after came in sight of the hamlets. 'Ihc ricli and " varied sccnerv of these villages, situate upon the Thames, is "tnily delightful. Upon one side of th<' river the ground rose "to a great elevation, and upon the other lay extensive piairu-, "(or flats as they call them in this country ,W'ovei('le— and lall send irpool, in of your answer destitute i^ill write nain, &c. ling Mis- 1, 1837. I journal ; 1 had an- Iny other Iwith the airous to frtook to pomplish Ling the I publicar ,in Sep- preciso 175 time for forwarding my manuscripts, in order to their publica- tion, with tlxos'j of the other missionaricf--. The intelligence of the death of our beloved and iiivaltuible ilishop, Dr. SteA\art, was received here with the deepest regrcL by all denominations of christians, amongst whom he laboured ; for all were convinced of his untiring zeal and devotidii to the cause of the gospel. The many now in the llesli, wiio heard from his lips "the Truth as it is in Jesus," when truvelUng mis- sionary in our immense Diocese, speak of him with the greutest affection. I am sure the delight he took in doing acts of kind- ness to all, and esj)ecially to his Clergy, will not rejvlily pass aAvay from the recollection of the survivor-:, ^lay the Lord till our hearts with the missionary spirit which aninuited our dear iJishop, and grant us as strong a desii'e to win souls us pervaded Jiis mind, that our rest like his nuiy bo "glorious," and that the voice which now speaketh to us from his tomb, may s^p.'alc from our graves, to those who succeed us in this work oT christian love. Since my last letter of August ^rd, 1 have visited the town- ship of I^issouri, wiiich is yet hut thinly inliabited — it is, how- ever, fast filling uj), as the land is considered good. Havinjr preached seveial times near the Town Line, on one occasion I was called upon to visit a sick wonuin in thac totvnship, and hearing there were a few persons very anxious I -hould, at the same time, hold Church service and preach ; 1 named as early a day as other previoiis appointments i)ermitted ; and findint^', upon empiiry, that the case Avas not one of innnediate danger, [ jxist- poned my visit two da} s, to give time i'ox circulating- the nutic*^'. On the day a])pointed, my horse having strayed away in tiui woods the preceding ev(>ning, I set off on foot, with sonii; hope of borrowing one upon tlie rocd ; on my way i visited a family from England, with whom I held some very interesting, and [ trust, profitable conversation about " the Truth." While speak- ing of the love of our Saviour, in leaving the glory whicli he had before the world was, and becoming himself incarnate in the flesh for our redemption, the father seemed to be most dee])!y affected, and the tears chased each other down his aged clieeks. As soon as they heard of my intended visit, they willingly offered me the loan of one of their horses. I was obliged to cross a broad and rajjid river, at the time considerably swollen by the late heavy falls of rain : having succeeded in crossing, I journied on, as fast as the wretched state of the roads would permit, to be in time to keep my appointment, and to be enabled to return before the thick shade of niglit set in. I found no little difficulty in keeping my road, as in many places I could not well distin- guish it from other parts of the wood, as it was not what we call "cJiopfed out.^^ When within about half-a-mile of the house, I was recognized by a member of the Church, who had heard me preach in the township of London ; he cheerfully consented to become my guide for the remainder of the way. Arriving at the house of the invalid, I found a few persons assembled to attend prayers. The sick woman was confined to 'ler bed, humble in- deed but clean, apparently dying in the last stage of a con- sumption. She appeared to be much gratified by my visit. I read to her such portions of scripture as I thought best suited to n2 i \ 176 ii''!'i one sufForing, and sinking into the silent grave ; having read and conversed with her as long as the enfeebled state of her health allowed, all present knelt down and joined ine in commending her to the God of all grace, and the father of mercy ! It was truly a solemn time, the poor woman seemed to realize the im- mecliate approach of eternity, the friends and relatives, tlie closing scene of her suffering life. Tlie comfortless dwelling (a wretched log-house) in the midst of a deep wood, now stripped of all its beautiful foliage and looking cheerless — the stillness which reigned around, all combined to awaken feelings of lone- liness ; but the comfort of knowing our Father in Christ in the wild wilderness of wood, is the same as in the beautiful, happy, and well cultivated plains of happy England ; — and the assu- rance that Ilis ear is as ready to hear, and His hand to heal and to save here, as in the land of our birth, enabled us to put " a cheerful courage on." After prayer I commenced the evening service of the Church. The sentences, the exhortation, and con- fession came home to my own heart with increased unction, and I hope also to the hearts of my hearers. I stood before them the first Church Minister that ever held a public service in the township ; (this has been tiie case with other townships also) and it is highly probable the only service in which some of them had joined since they sailed for this country. At the close of the service, a Mr. Bowers, an Irish emigrant, observed, "we are but poor Church people. Sir, but we have no opportunity offered to us, of now enjoying the ministrations of our Church." They then re(iuested me to leave an appointment, which I did, althougli a])prehensive from the bad state of the roads, (ren- dered worse by the recent heavy falls of rain,) I should expe- rience great difficulty in attending ; I also promised, if spared, as soon as the sleighing season commenced, or the roads wen; frozen, that I would visit them regularly, so long as I remained in the neighbourhood. This promise seemed to give them much pleasure, and they expressed the greatest thankfulness. A fortnight after, I made the attempt to visit them, but owing to the state of the roads, the horse sinking to the knees at every step, I failed in holding service, it was so late before I could reach them. As the travelling had become so very tedious and laborious, I deferred making another appointment for some time ; but promised (D. V.) to see them often in sleighing time, which seemed to give them increased pleasure. On this occa- sion one of the congregation accompanied me some miles, to guide me through the woods ; he spoke much of the privileges and opjjortunities enjoyed at home ; and speaking of the advan- tages enjoyed under the mild rule of the British Crown, he re- marked, " I have liberty enough — all the liberty I now desire, is the liberty of having a Church and Sabbath schools, as at home ; and not to be left to ourselves as we now are. Pray, Sir, try and come to iis as often as you can ?" The remarks I heard, in the course of this ride, as in many others, prove to me, that the emigrant does not lose hi . home feelings, nor forget his home associations in the midst of his labours and difficulties here ; but on the contrary, for a considerable time, his heart throbs warmly towards them, till hope delayed makes the heart sick. Oh, Sir, p ead aiul r liealth nendiii}; It Avas the ini- ves, the elling (a stripped stillness of loue- st in the 1, happy, the assu- heal and ) put "a evenini; and con- ition, and ore them ce in the lips also) e of them 3 close of , " we are ty offered i." They 3h I did, ads, (ren- uld expe- spared, as »ads weri^ remained icm much ness. A owing to at every e I couhl ious and for some bing time, ;his occa- miles, to rivileges lie advan- Ivn, he re- desire, is at home ; ,Sir, try heard, in L that the Ihis home ere ; but |s warmly Oh, Sir, 1 / t would i'nLfland hut cuiisi;! Aecoinj)anying a young msin of the name of llotlgiiis, a short time Jigo, who had ridresent before three, but then I examined for half-aniu)ur,> or more when J could, taking each class in succession. We closed by singing a psalm and prayer ; after which the evening service commenced. It was truly cheering to see so many attending service, sometimes, I believe, al.ove three hundi-ed. A few weeks past I held a public examination ; and after a careful examination of nearly three hours, was much pleasi'd with the gi-nerul answering. I think about nine or ten chapters of Luke's (ilosi)el were committed to memory by the upper classes, and in pro))Ovtion by the junior. Tlie Secretary informed me afterwards that the aggregate number of verses, thus impressed on so many youthful minds, amomited to several thousands — the precise number I forget. May the Lord of the vineyard water the seed. I awarded upwards of twenty premiums, supplied |)airinu of the rites of the Ciiuirh, they are, if piou:sIy inclined, too happy to obtain wuch as present themselves. In one or two instances, the parents hav wislnnl me to re-bapti/.e their children ; Avhicli, of course, 1 (Uudined to do. I ho])e sot)n to be able to visit the township of EcktVid, where, I have been informed, n very lar;:;e con;.;re.<4ation of Fipiscoj)a]ians anxiously anticii)ate my visit ; and J. undiM'stand there are a ^'•reat iiumber of children to be presented for ba]»tisni. As far as I can judf^e from my own observation, there is an ample field for the most active services of six faithful and zctloiis Mhilxkrs in wi/ district aldUii. May the Lord soon gi-ant a fit provision to be made for tiie suitable lUidntenance of the few Clerfjfy we iuive ; and may he put it into the hearts of Christians on your side of the <;Teat water, to send, and that quickly, many more faithful standard- b(!arers of the Cross, to helj) lis in this labour of love. I beiifin to think now, after having- tocn so mucli of my district, that the Episcopalians, thouf^li .'generally reported in this country and at home OS the least, are by far the 'luoat vumcroui^ denomination of Christians here. The plan now in contemplation of an additional roll in the next assessment, in order that tlie relii;ious per- suasions of the in'.iabitants may be inserted therein, will soon set the question at I'est, and I believe Avill confirm the opinion I have formed. 1 am glad to tell you, and I do it with much p-atitude to yonrFolf and friends, that your kind eudeavours have l»een successful, and that my pecuniary difticulties and em]»arrassments, jconsequent upon the illness and death of our beloved Bislioj), are over. I have been jiaid, up to An^j:st, mj^ salary in currency. INIy expences from New Yoi'k to Qne]>ec, about wliich yon inquire, were ei;;hteeii dollars, or £4 in sterlinu^. I am not at present pre])ared to say whether circumstances will allow me to acce})t a continuance of my Travelling- Mi; hion, longer than the period at first agreed upon, even sliould my health bo si>ared, and yon and your friends felt disjioFed to continue it. I ne(Kl Jiot tell you, who knew the i'ishop's life so well, and have had my fii-st year's Journal to jieruse, how trying a service to tiie con^jtitution an active missionary life must be. You know what he was — yon know what he did — and yo\i have before your eyes the melancholy i-csult : incessant labour- prematurely aged, and worn out i'l body and mind, sinking into the grave. Of this, however, be well assured, for the remainder of my time, I hope by God's grace, to be found as zealous and as faithful in the charge to which y u and your friends were the means of raising me, as heretofore ; and what- ever my future lot may be, or wherever it may be cast, your kindnesses will never be forgotten : and I shall feel happy if 1 may be considered "The Stewart Missionary" still. '■=:M low, for iii^ tlieir 1(1 tliiit, roporly olFcrcd ' of the ipuiriny; K'll, too or two t> their )n to be •o been ixiously mnnber ,n jiul<t of either, she was most strenuous in her wishes, that above all things I should com])leto my engagements with you. As soon as the sleighing season commences, 1 purjiose, (i).\'.,) to visit the Huron Tracts; and in the journey she intends to accompany me — deeming it the highest privilege to be allowed to be employed in the service of our l)ivine lledeemer. \Ve i)ray the Lord to bless you and your's, And remain, dear Sir, Very sincerely your's, , THOMAS GREEN. To the Rev. W. J. D. Waddilove. Extract of a Letter from the Ret. R. Flood, Missionary at Cara/ioc, ijiniuj an interestititj descrijition of the Indian chhf, *^ Half Moon" mentioned in Mr. (jireeu''s slrth letter. Caradoc, Dec. 21th, 1837. * * * * It is only in the case of a poor Pagan led to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Christ, that we can plainly and literally see, what the Ajjostles describe — " a soul brought out of darkness into God's marvellous light — and turned from the jjower of Satan unto the living God." As their ways and habits are so dissimilar to civilized life — their Waubenois (like Bacchanalian feasts) so strictly observed at certain seasons of the year, with various ceremonies attending them — which ceremonies are numerous and ridiculous, but are yet hallowed to them as being the ways and customs of their lorefathers, whose memories they venerate to an extraordinary degree — from such deep rooted systems of delusion, nothing short of the love of Jesus, brought home to the soul by the influence of the Holy Spirit, can, I am persuaded, ever sever them, or em- power them to condemn all those " fond imaginations" and to walk henceforth in newness and holiness of life. There is one man in particular, of the Monsec tribe, called Half-moon, than whom I know not another who adorns the doctrine of God our Saviour more consistently and devotedly — he paid us a visit a short time ago, though not an empty one, for the grateful creature brought iijjon his back a basket of huckle- berries, as a present for me. I was not only glad to see him, but to have the opportunity of giving him some bread and meat in return. He commenced first to address me, oiFering up a fervent })rayer for his father (i. e. myself) — then for my wife. After this 16 took our little boy in his arms, and called upon the Holy One for a lasting blessing on his head. "Whenever this interesting ■ I !■ ( I' 182 and (loliglitful crtvaturo partakes of any rcfro.shinont, evon were it l)iit a pieco of dry hroaJ, ho uovor tloos so without^jfivinnf thanks to " tho author ana giver of every jjood and J)erfeet ,t,'ift," before and after meat, in his own tongue. I have never known him to his standard against them. We have not a sinijle soldier in the ju'ovince, the few reij;iments there wore havinj,' i)rf)eeeded to iiower Canada toaid in i»uttin'r down the rehcllion of the French C'anadians thcj-c. Here the rebellion was solely sii]>pressed Ity the loyal inhabitants, and 1 have no (hmbt this manifestation <y Mr. P^vans, read the mornin;^ service and i)reached at the house of Mr. Math(!r ; a very attentive conj^re/^ation was in attendance, and after service we drove to the house of Mr. Viner. Wednesday 17th. I read the niorninij service and preached in a scliool house ujton tJio Lake Shore (Ontario,) and tlien re- turned to Woodhouse. The (hiy was extremely cohl, but travel- lint? hy no means unpleasant. Friday IDth. I sot out for Vienna, sleifi^him,' very ^ood, and in my way I stopped at the house of an Irislmmn who had h«!en formerly a member of the Cliurch, but in the absence of all her ministrations had joined the IJaptist connection. Saturday 20th. I went forward to Vienna and was most kindly received by Mr. Draper, an attached member of the Church, and in the evening I lectured at his house. Sunday 21st. Mr. Draper havinj^- kindly provided me a horse and cutter, 1 jn'oceoded at an («irly hour to Port Jiurwell, situated on Lake Krie. Mr. IJurwell, abrotlier of tho proi)rietor of the place, received me very cordially, and immediately nuido an arrauj^ement for holding the morning service in the largo room of a lavern, the only i)lace of convenient size which coiild bo procured. 1 had a very large and attentive congregation assembled at tlio appointed hour. 'J'o tho English residents wlio had boon accust(nnod to tlie services of the sanctuary at homo, a great gratification seemed to be afforded. I was the first minister that ever ])erformed divine service in the place, as neither Methodist nor Baptist i)rcacher has ever attemi)tod to establish a. congregation hero. At the close of tho morning prayer, an English lady from London presented her son to be baptized ; being aware that some of my congregation were probably wholly unacquainted with the nature of this ordinance as recognized by our Church, I delivered a short lecture upon the nature and design of baptism, all listened with great attention, and we had a comforting time so that truly many of us might say " It is good for us to be here." Immediately after service, I returned to tho village of Vienna. It is most beautifully situated on Otter Creek, afford- ing many advantages to the enterprising emigrant from its vici- nity to the Lake (being distant only three miles). I found many persons assembled to attend evening service, for the most part English, I might say there were not less than 90 or 100 in attend- ance, I consideied at the time that the school house could not accommodate more — several were compelled to stand during tho service for want of seats. Were a minister placed at Port Bur- well, he could easily arrange to have service here every Sunday, and I am led to believe that very quickly large and regular congregations would be established from the many English and Irish families living in the neighbourhood. These m the absence of any stated ministry are found not only here, but in almost all places in the district, to give a listening to the preaching of any and every one, however much opposed " to sound doctrine" in hoimu in a sleigh, [1 l»y Mr. house of t'lulancr, proncluul then rv- it travol- •ry ^'ood, nun who absoncu on. vas most er of the 10 a horse JJurwell, iroprietor oly made the larp;e lich could irre'ration lents Avlio at home, tminiHter H neither ostablisli rayor, an baptized ; ly wholly piized by tiive and id we had ,ni V Wi « It is jillajje of |k, afford - its vici- manv lost part II attend- lould not irinjj the ^o^t Bur- Sunday, regular rlish and absence llmost all lo; of any Itrine" in ia5 their view8 and teaching. I Hh'pt at Mr. Drnpcr'n and closed the day b^ reading a portion of scripture, and lecturing to his large family. Monday 22nd. After morning nrayora with the family, I set off on my way to Middleton, and had a tedious drive, rendered more disagreeable by a sudden thaw. 1 arrived at the liouse of a Mr. Tisdale, the son of an American genth'man who settled in this country at the time of the revolution of the United States. I found him anxious for the spread of the trntli,and tin; interests of our venerable (!hurc!i, to which of late, from conviction of the purity of its creed, and tlie solemn simjjlicity of its ritual, he has become most warmly attached. He has kindly oi)oned a door in this hitherto neglected spot, for the i)reaching of the word of life. As there is no Sehool-liouse convenient, he gladlv gives me the use of his house ; a small ccmgregation, some ot whom came many miles, attended, and it is to bo hoped that by regular preaching a considernblo congregation would soon be established in this jjlace. 'I'his neighbourhood is occawionally visited by Methodist and Haj)tist Ministers. I closed the day by reading a portion of Scripture and ]>rayor, in which the family seemed to join from their hearts. I distributed many Tracts here and in other places, which were every where most thank- fully received. I visited an English family of the name of Tims, from (iloucestershire. Here I read ])art of a chapter and made a few remarks upon it, which I consiv» to furry with liiin in Ium i'iuiiMon, noiiio wtdl ciioson booU, to >u Ik> In c'on.stniitly pouring out, uiiteNH \w tukeH tho troubioof < ariclk iii;^ hiN mind by roudiii;^, nt ovory inomunt lio can cuti-h fruni thi* busiia>H.s uf his Miutiion, liu will very huou become, Idem attpie Idem. Haturday ftth. I HOt off for tiio lon^ Hettleinont on the Lake shorw, roacliing Sabbath, in the house of Mr. Gage, where many of my 'jongrega- kion had assembled. Sunday 19th. I held morning service in the school house at IJurford, aiid preached from Psal. cxxx. v. 4. In the evening I icturned again to the Irish settlement, to hold a second service — a very large congregation attended in both places, especially the last, nearly all firmly attached members of the Cliurch ; I letumed after service to the house of Mr. Moore. Monday 20th. I went again to the Irish settlement, to hold service in the school house, and found, as usual, a large congre- gation assembled, aud upon this occasion I was kindly received iu the house of Air. Clements. Tuesday 21st. I attended a funeral this day, and preached the funeral sermon, in tlie house of -.' ' r. Moore ; every one seemed to listen with deep solemnity — truly may we say " in the midst of life, we are in death" — the relations of the deceased attended my preaching at the Irish settlement on Sunday evening previous, and left him apparently in as good a state of health, as nt any other time of late ; and alas ! after their return to their home, they found his spirit had fled from its earthly tenement. Had 1 not happened to be iu the neighbourhood, the friends would have been compelled to commit his ashes to the grave without the decorum of christian burial — only those who live here, and have an opportunity of witnessing the destitution of this country, can fully know or feel how bitter a thing it is to be obliged to cover up their dead without the solemn rites and attendance of a christian minister. Wednesday 22nd. I returned to Simcoe, very much worn out and fatigued by the continual travelling and speaking. Thursday 23rd. I visited a Church family at Simcoe this evening, and lectured in their house from Psal. ii. Friday 24th. Accompanied by the Rev. F. Evans I attended a funeral : he was kind enough to preach for me from Romans vi. v. 23. I prayed with the family and a few friends of the parents of the child, who had assembled to attend the funeral. Satur«lay 25th. I left Simcoe again for the long Settlement, and had a cold and dreary drive through two large forests. Surely it is oiily the gre«»t work in hand which could fully sup- port the mind under the various difficulties and privations to be encountered in the arduous life of a Missionary ! Who ! Lord, being in the flesh, is sufficient for these things i No one : all strength and sufficiency must be from on high. Sunday Siiith. Read the morning service at the long Settle- ment, to an immense congregation, who had assembled from far and near ; many had come very great distances to attend. 1 preached from Heb. xi. : " By feith Moses," &c. Immediately after the service, I proceeded to the lake shore, to hold evening service. I had a very full attendance. Preached in the school house ; and closed the da^ by reading a psalm, and prayer, with the families of Messrs. Wood and Pughsley. 83 r Ij » 190 Monday 27th. After family worship, I a^ain set forward to reac. Stony Creek, where I held evening service and preached from John xix : " Behold the Man." I slept at the house uf Mr. Hill. Tuesday 28th. Mr. Hill kindly drove me to Rainham, and introduced me to the household of a Mr. Evans, who is sincerely attached to the Church, and with many others, English Emi- grants, is extremely anxious to secure the services of a Minister. Many assembled for evening prayer. After the service I bap- tized five children. Frequently during the evening, Mr. Evans and others expressed the most heartfelt satisfaction at the pros- pect of again hearing a Minister of their Church. Wednesday 2yth. In the morning, many persons being present, I lectured from a portion of Scripure, which was pointed out by a member of the family. I then set out for Woodhouse, a distance of about thii ty miles, and found much difficulty in passing, with the cutter, some of the streams which were swollen by the thaw, and the ice so weakened as not to support the horse. How uncertain are all things in this life ! when I hoped that I had overcome all my difficulties, and to reach the end of my journey, I was xi])set ; the ice broke in one place, upon which the horse became so much frightened, that in endeavouring to free himself, he became so hampered with the sleigh and harness, that he was dragged under the ice by the stream ; in my own eftbrts to extricate the poor animal, my life was in imminent danger, and I was struck down twice by his plunges amid the broken ice and water. After s jrae danger and much difficulty, I succeeded in raising his head above the water, and resting it upon a piece of broken ice, so as to prevent his being smothered ; and after some delay, I procured the assis- tance of an old man, who was living at no great distance from the place. With his help I contrived at last to free the horse ; but had he remained only a few minutes longer in the water, he must have died from the extreme cold. I was apprehensive that my own leo;s were frozen ; but happily, through the cf,re and keeping of tue Most High, I suiferetl no further inconve- nience than what I endured at the time. Ma;, f show forth my gratitude for this preservation, by a life devoted to the honour and glory of God my saviour. Thursday 30th. I proceeded to Woodhouse, where I found myself received with accustomed kindness by the Rev. Mr. Evans. - - APRIL. Friday 1st. I read the morning service and preached upon the text, '* It is fiuished." The congregation was rather sma)', but deeply attentive. It was composed of Methodists and Church people. ^ fee: urday 2nd, I remained at Woodhouse. Sunday 3d. I joined with the Lord's people in receiving this day the dying pledge of a Redeemer's love. In the evening I held evening service at Simcoe, and preached. Monday 4th. Travelling almost impossible from the bad state of the roads, fp «r 191 ward to )reached house of lam, and linceroly ish Emi- Hinister. e I bap- r. Evans ;he pros- is being lich was out for id much 18 which IS not to ;his life ! s, and to e in one I, that in with the e by the I, my life e by his nger and he water, 5vent his he assis- nce from le horse ; v^ater, he ehensive the care iiiconve- brth my honour I found Kev. Mr. ed upon er sma)', sts and eceivmg evening the bad Tuesday 5th. I contrived to travel about nine miles, and preached in the Dover Schools ; and although the roads were so deep, I had a large congregation. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Com- pelled by the roads to rest. Saturday 9th. I was obliged by an appointment to set out for "Windham this morning. After travelling very slowly, the horse nearly up to the knees every step, the bridges and cause- ways all covered with water, in consequence of the heavy rain, I at last reached my destination, and was kindly received by Mr. Bobins. Sunday 10th. I read the morning service and preached in the school-house, and although the day was so extremely unfavour- able, a large congi-egation were assembled. 1 then rode back to SimcQO to hold a second service, wiiere I preached ujjon the text, Horn, i, 16, " I am not ashamed, &c." Being invited to the house of Mrs. Salmon, where I was kindly and comfortably lodged, she assembled tho servants and members of her family, and I explained part of a chapter from tlie book of Exodus. Monday 11th. After family prayer I returned to the hos- pitable mansion of my ever kind friend Mr. Evans, at Wood- house. Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th, I devoted to the visit- ing of man^ scattered families in the neighbourhood. An ample field of action in every section of this wilderness presents itself. Thursday 14th. I drove this day to Dover, read the evening service and preached upon the text, " This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise." May the Lord soon raise up many stan- dard bearers of the cross, and send them to this long neglected and benighted land. Alas ! with the name of Christian, how many are living and dying here in a worse than Heathen dark- ness ! Friday 15th and Saturday 16th. I visited a sick and ap- parently dying saint, found her patient and resigned ; upon each occasiuii I read a portion of scripture, and joined the family in commending her in prayer to the care and faithful keeping of the Most High. Sunday 17th. I read prayers and preach 'n the Church at Woodhouse — text, Isaiah, i, 18. The congregation was large, and in the evening I drove to Dover school house, near the Lake Shore, where I read the evening service and preached to a con- gregation of seventy or eighty, many of them Methodists, but all have greeted me cordially, and have bidden me " God speed." My text this evening — " Christ is all." From Monday 18th to Wednesday 20th. I remained visit- ing the neighbourhood of Woodhouse. Thursday 21st. I set out again to Windham on a wi-etchedly wet day, and after a tedious and uncomfortable journey, reached the house of Mr. Tisdale. In the evening his large family having assembled, I read a portion of the word of life and lectured. Friday 22nd. I was requested to visit an aged man who was sick, living within about two miles of Mr. Tisdale's. A member of the family having accompanied me as my guide through the ;;1 i'r.« i] y, ■ m : 192 woods, after some interesting conversation with an ancient pilgrim in the vale of life, I proposed reading to him a part of scripture. The offer was gladly accepted, and the several mcm- liers of the family being assembled, I read and prayed with them. Having committed him to the King of Israel who neither slumbers nor sleeps, I bade the family farewell, not, however, before I was requested to renew my visit, as soon, and as often, as my other engagements elsewhere would allow me time and opportunity. In the evening I read part of Genesis, 7th chapter, and expoimded, on my return to Mr. Tisdale's. Saturday 23rd. I left Windham for Burford, having left my horse at Mr. Moore's I walked to the Irish Settlement, to leavV an appointment for the next day ; and was very kindly re- ceived by Mr. Clements, an Irish emigrant, very much attached to the Church. Tlie un-ival of an Episcoi)al missionary was hailed with delight by all in this settlement. Sunday 24th. I arose early to return to the Moore Settle- ment, where I read prayers and preached, and I cannot but remark here, that it would be very desirable, if clergymen could not be obtained for these several congregations scattered throiigh- out these wild districts, had they even the services of faithful and competent catechists, at small salaries, if these could be secured to them. They would help (1 Cor. xii, 28.) under the Divine blessing to keep together the scattered fold until a brighter day should dawn. TJio congregation here, chiefly Cana- dians, all strongly devoted to the Church of England. After the morning prayers, I rode to the Irish settlement, read prayers and preached. The attendance on this occasion not so large as formerly. Monday 25. I visited a sick woman in the morning and read and prayed with her. I then visited another Church iamily in tlio evening, read j)art of the first chapter of St. Luke, and com- mented upon a few verses, and closed with prayer. It is truly pleasant to perceive with wliat evident satisfaction these visits are received, and with what attention and interest these /re-«M/«; sermons are listened to. Tuesday 26th. I visited several families in the neighbour- hood in the early part of the day, and in the evening read ser- vice and preached IVora Heb. ii, 2, " How shall we escape," in the Moore school house. I felt delighted with the fervent manner in which the congregation joined in the responses, an unction from on high seemed to prevail throughout the whole. The congregation was very large and chiefly members of the Church. Wednesday 27th. I rode to the Irish settlement where I read pi*ayers and preached in the school house, to a large and attentive congregation, chiefly Irish emigrants from the northern counties. There were also present a few members of the Methodist connexion, who attend very regula 'y whenever I hold service in the neighbourhood. Thursday 28th. Not being in full orders I was obliged to travel twenty miles to request my kind friend Mr. Evans to visit a sick member of the Church, who expressed great anxiety to receive the sacrament. I had a long conversation with her on 193 :"^y the nature of that ordinance, and hope she had conceived a clear and scriptural view of the sacrament. After a slow and dreary ride to Woodhouse, I lectured to about fifteen persons in the evening, assembled at Mr. Evans'. Friday 29th. I rode this day to Middleton, twenty-two miles distant, where I read a psalm and lectured, closing with prayer, at the house of Mr. Tisdale. Saturday 30th. After family prayer I proceeded again on my way to Vienna, a distance of seventeen miles, and was very kindly received by Mr. Draper. In the evening I walked about a mile to visit a sick person, I held a long and interesting con- versation with her upon the nature of affliction, the happiness and glory of the Lord's children in heaven, and before leaving, the house I read a psalm and prayed with the family. MAY. Sunday 1st. I officiated twice in the school house at Vienna, and on both occasions had large and apparently attentive con- gregations. I proposed to them the establishment of a Sunday school, but regret to say the subject did not receive the attention it deserved.* A difficulty existed infiuding a suitable person to superintend it — a fresh instance of the advantage to be derived from the residence of a Minister among them, and of the disad- vantages which result from the present state of things. Monday 2nd. In the evening I rode to Port Burwell, but as my visit was unexpected, I had no opportunity of gathering a congregation, but leaving an appointment for Sunday fortnight, if I was spared, I returned to Mr. Draper's. Tuesday 3rd. I visited Mrs. Tims and found her suffering extremely, I read and prayed with her, and had reason to hope, she is stayed upon ** tlie rock of ages ;" amid all her pains and sufferings lier soul seems to rest calmly on Him wlio is the com- fort and joy of his people ; calling again in the afternoon I found her apparently worse. In the evening I lectured and baptized the child of a gentleman, named Crawford, from Jamaica, many of his friends were present, and seemed lo take an attentive in- terest in the service. Wednesday 4th. I set out to Middleton, calling in my way 'ipon Mrs. Tims, and found her better, the family appeared much gratified by my visits. Poor people ! so long was it since any Minister of their Church had visited them, and that but once since their emigration, they seemed overjoyed with the antici- pation of soon beholding the place of their residence the home of their adoption, somewhat more like the home they had left, by the erection of a Church, the establishment of a Sabbath school, and in time the residence of a Minister. May all these hopes be quickly realized to them. Proceeding on my way I preaclied in the school house in Talbot-street — my congregation cou);/Osed of Methodists, Baptists, and some few members of the Ch urch. Tuesday 5th. I went on to the township jf Woodhoure, and on the way baptized the child of a Presbyterian from the north of Ireland, I delivered a short lecture on baptism. Although the members of this family did not belong to the Church before V > * See however the ultimate issue iu letter 7> page 174, ,^f yifti^^Yy t 1 d n« ;,:* ■ lifl 11 In lUn nffl i 194 emigration, they expressed a wann wish of soon seeinjj a Chunh riniu^ up amongst them. I find, with little exception, that the Dissenters who liave come out to tliis country, give a decidod preference to the services of our Churcii, rather than to any other afiPorded here. Friday 6th, and Saturday 7th. I rode from Woodhouso to an English and Scotch settlement on the shores of Lake Erie, and was kindly received at Waveny Cottage, by the proprietor and his brother — I was extremely fatigued by this long ride — as the road was only cut out, it required i-'onstant toil to escape the bad spots; I was frequently obliged to dismount and to lead my horse up some very high banks along the shore, and sometimes even to enter the wood, where the thick and tan<;led underwood and fallen trees presented often no trivial barrier. Sunday 8th. I officiated in the school house on the Ijake Shore, to a congregation, comparatively sj)ea'ang, good. And in the evening I lectured at the house of Mr. Mercer to a small congregation of Scotch people, resident in the neighbourhood. Monday Utli. 1 again left Mr. Mercer's for the township of Woodhouse, and in my way was obliged to swim my horse across a deep creek, tne brdges having been carried away by the freshes occasioned by the melting of the snow and rain in the beginning of spring. I rode to tlie house of a Canadian of the name of Park, a member of the Church, where I lectured to a small congregation, chiefly Baptists, removing to Michigan. Tuesday 10th. I pursued my way to the fiev. F. Evans' at Woodhouse, where I remained till Fi'iday 13th. This day I accompanied my friend to visit a family near the lake, where I read prayers and commented upon a part of the 5th of St. Luke. Sunday 15th. I visited the Sunday school, and examined the first class ; and was glad to perceive great good likely to arise from this institution. A very neat school house has been built under the direction of Mr. Evans. The school receives as much time as his many other engagements permit him on this day to devote to it ; he is, however, ably assisted by the care and attention which Mrs. Evans gives it ; and we may trust that under the Divine blessing, it will prove very profitable to the people. Mr. Evans having exchanged services with me, I officiated in his Church at eleven o'clock, and then rode to Windham to hold a second service at half-oast three ; then returning to Simcoe, I had a third service in the school house there. I had large congregations in all places, but especially so at the Woodhouse Church and Windham. I remained at Woodhouse on the 16th, and left it in the evening of Tuesday 1 7th, accompanied by Mr. Evans, to attend a clerical meeting in the house of the Rev. W. Betteridge, our drive about twenty-five miles. Wednesday 18th. We started again at four in the morning to prosecute our route, and received this day a fresh pledge of the love of God, One of the wheels of the cart sinking into a mud-hole unepectedly, I was thrown out under the wheels, yet suffered no injury. About half-past nine we met our Reverend brethren, and the Rev. B. Cronyu was called to the chair. The •I 195 at me, I rode to [, then house ^ally so I in the attend l^e, our )rninjf Idge of Tig into ^Is, yet rerend The meeting was Commenced with prayer, find next the ordination service for Priests Orders was read. The first five verses of Rom. V. was then discussed, eliciting during the time allowed, some very interesting and original remarks. In the evening the subject of Convocation was proposed l)y the Archdeacon ; the measure seemed to receive the approbation of every Clergyman jiresent, as one well calculated to advance the interests of the Church in the colony. Thursday 19th. The Archdeacon of York preached: prayers were read by the Rev. II. O. Niel. The singmg was good, and a large and respectable congrt'gation assembled ; and soon after the service we left for Burford, and Friday 20, returned to Woodhouse. Saturday 21st. The Archdeacon of York having kindly undertaken to preacli at Port liurwell, I set out for Brandtford, to do the duty in the absence of the Rev. R. Lugger, who was jrompelled by his ill health to leave his home for a time. Not being able to travel the whole distance. Sunday 22nd. I rode forward early in the morning, and found no little difficulty in making my way through the woods. 1 officiated twice durnig the day. There is here a large con- gregation and a very nice Church, but at present no resident Clergyman. In the evening, a few friends having assembled, I delivered a short lecture, and closed the day with prayer. Monday 23rd. I drove to the Mohawk village, visited the school, heard the children read and sing a hynm in the Mohawk tongue, and also in English. While in the village the marriage of an Indian couple took place, which to me wa^ a new and interesting event as indeed was almost every thing in the village. It is beautifully situated on the Grande River. Tuesday 24th. I rode to Burford, read prayers and lectured in the school house ; as the evening was very wet, I had but a small attendance, and after the sei-vice I went with Mr. Smith, who kindly lodged me for the night. He, with many of his neighbours, is very anxious to have a small Chiirch erected, and hope to enjoy the fixed services of a Missionary. Wednesday 25th. I rode to Simcoe, and slept at Mr. Keat's.. In the evening, his large family being assembled, I lectured on the former part of Psalm Ixxxv. I have received great kindness and attentiou, not only from this gentleman and his family, but from all the other families round, whenever I visit this neighbourhood. They all seem very anxious for the interests and efficiency of the Church, and hope to see both advanced, through the labours and exertions of the different labourers in the vineyard of the Lord. Thursday 26th. I rode forward to Col. Salmons, who with his truly pious and amiable lady, have shown me no small kind- ness since my arrival in the district — while here I lectured morning and evening from the Psalms. Friday 27th. I set out for the Lake shore — but being obliged by the heavy rain to stop at Mr. Parke's — I read and prayed with the family there. Saturday 28th. I was still detained by the storaiiness of the weather. i,n •! 196 hi Sunday 29th. Deinpr anxious to keep my appointment, I bravod the storm, risin/^ very enrly-^but having ridden as far as Port Dover — I found it Avas impossiblo to get forward — owing to the great rise of water in the Creek from tne rain of the preced- ing days. Unwilling to spend the Sabbath unprofitably to myself and others, in a country where there are so few privileges of Sabbath services, I wished a few of the neighbours, as many us could be collected, to assemble ; but I regret to say my attempt failed, partly owing to the want of general notice, partly to tlio unsettled state of the weather. Monday 3nth. I returned to Woodhouse, stopping by tho way again at tlie house of Mr. Park, where 1 lectured in tlie evening from part of the book of Job. Tuesday 31st. I lectured morning and evening and answered many questions and objections to infant baptism, which were advanced by a brother of a Baptist Minister whom I happened to meet with here. It is very necessary that every missionary should be fully made up upon all the controverted points, that he may be able at once to advance scriptur.al and satisfactory replies, and oven overthrow others who hold and advance op- posite views. JUNE. Saturday 4th. I left Woodhouse for Burford, and on my way stopped at the house of Mr. Tisdale. The family being as- sembled in the evening I lectured on part of the 2nd chapter of Job, as very suitable to the protracted sufferings of Mr. Tisdale. [ spoke upon the nature and affliction of Job, and humbly hojje that the words spoken in weakness were brought home to all hearts by the influence of the Holy Spirit. Sunday 5th. Rode forward to the school liouse in Burford. A large class of adults being present I examined them in tlie 3rd and 4th chapter of Mark. Some efforts have been made liere to establish a Sunday school, but here, as elsewhere, the want of a proper person to superintend it is severely felt. It ia the great difliculty to be overcome, and I fear they will not be successful. Mr. Carr, the catechist at Brandtford has arranged to attend here every alternate Sunday, but being obliged to take charge of a school there, (as the salary, £10 per annum, does not allow him to devote his time exclusively to the mission,) his attendance is not so regular as must be desirable. He is a truly worthy good man, and one, whom I trust, to be a lover of the work, and who deems it a privilege to be allowed to labour in the vineyard. I read morning service and preached, and in the evening I rode to the Irish Settlement, where I found a large congregation assembled ; I read evening service and preached, but I regret to say the responses were feebly made. I hope soon to hear a full chorus of voices in making the responses, not only here, but in all my congregations. Monday 6th. I visited a church family, and a few friends being in attendance I read and expounded a psalm. Tuesday 7th. I read prayers and lectured in the school house at the Irish Settlement. It is truly gratifying to the missionary to perceive how cordially he is everywhere received, how anxiously his next visit is looked for, and in what strong 197 ttment, I 1 as far as -owinpf to e preced- to myself t^ileges of i many as y attemj)! tly to the ig l)y the 3d in the answered hich were happened iiissionarv tint.s, that itisfactory vance op- id on my being as- chapter of r. Tisdalc. tnbly hojie ome to all Burford. cm in the »eon made vhere, tlie 'elt. It is ill not he •ranged to d to take , does not ssion,) his is a truly er of the labour in nd in the id a large preached, hope soon , not only w friends le school \g to the received, at strong and affectionate terms he is invited soon to repeat his visits May the Lord put it into the hearts of those possessed of power and influence, to direct their attention to the spiritual wants of this country, ere the time roll on when, either tlie poor emigrant sinks down into indifference to the means of grace when they may bo afforded to him, or connects himself with those who maintain views in direct variance with the truth. Wednesday 8tli. 1 rode to the Moore Settlement, nnd in the evening read prayers and preached in the school lu)use. Ik'fore I retired, a few friends being assembled at the house cf Air. Moore, read and expounded i)art of the iv, of .fob. Thursday {Hit. In the morning I lectured from the xxiii. Psalm. All ])resent seemed to feel tlie interest and imi)ortanee of the great salvation ; some were affected even to tears. May the God of glory and Father of mercies seal with Jlis Holy Spirit the preaching of His Word. May He comfort the weak, and convert those who are ignorant of the truth as it is in Jesus. I then rode to Springfield, visited some members of the Church, who regretted much the want of oj)i)ortunity of having the ministrations in their neighbourhood. They are Emigrants from Ireland, and had been settled near Troy, in the United States, for some yefirs. With the hope of obtaining land, they removed to this country, but one of them exi)ress('(l, in the most affecting manner, the deep sorrow he felt for ecm- senting to adopt such a step for worldly advantage, as they were now deprived of every service of the Church, which they had enjoyed in their former Settlement. In the evening I rode on to lirandtford, and lectured in the house of Mr. Kirby. Friday 10th. Being requested by the Rev. Mr. Geddes, of Hamilton, to preach for him there on Sunday, I left Brandtford for this purpose, and was very kindly received by Mr. Flock, a member of the Church. Saturday 1 1th. IreadprayersandlecturedatMr.Flock'shouse. Sunday 12th. Having preached at Barton Church in the morning to a large congregation, I then walked to Hamilton, to hold evening service ; I officiated in the court house, and had a very numerous and highly respectable assemblage. In the evening I lectured at the house of Mr. Bull, and then returned to Mr. Flock's, where I closed the day by singing two hymns, reading part of a chapter and by prayer, (lo the Hamilton Mission the Bishop of Quebec gave £25 in 1836, Ed.) Mondtiy 13th. In the morning I returned and lectured at Mr. Bull's and then walked to Mr. Hoffman's, a few miles distant and lectured from one of the Psalms. Wednesday 15th. I rode to Brandtford on my way back to my Mission, and lectured at the house of Mr. Kirby, here I met the Rev. A Nellis. Thursday 16th. I proceeded to Blomfield, and in my way stopped at Mr. Tinley's, and after a short rest, went on to the house of Mr. De Meys, where I read prayers and preached to a small congregation. After sermon I lectured on the baptismal service, and baptized three children. Friday 17th. I set off for Middleton, and had scarcely passed through the long woods, (about eleven miles) a dreary I ii ■ ' I I ■ VI !i i: ii ¥ II » '4 198 drive, the whole one vast forost of pines, and no vestififc of houso or cultivation, wlion an awful and terribly subliuK! thunder storm eame on. The friMjuent and vivid fluHhes of forked lightening, accompanied by lonj^ and heavy peals of thund(>r, Nurpasned any thing 1 had ever se(!n or hoard. This storm fully realized to my mind those described as occurring in eastern countries ; it con- tinued for nearly two hours. Tho rain fell in torrents all the time, several trees were struck with the electric fluid, and onf' quite close to tho house at which 1 had found shelter from tho pitiless storm. When it somewhat abated, I proceeded on my jotirney to the house of Mr. Tisdalo, where I was kindly taken in for the night. Saturday 18th. After family prayer I rode to Vienna, my horse's back becoming quite sore from theronstant friction of the saddle, I was obliged to walk nearly the whole distance. The •utense heat and tho sulphureous vapours with which the wholo body of the atmosphere was filled, settling on the waters around me, in the form oi a yellow scum, rendered my journey very fatiguing, at times I could scarcely breathe. There soon followed, what I had long been anticipating, an awful and tremendous storm. The wind reminded mo of a Tornado ; for about four or five minutes, every thing seemed to be swejjt away by its fury, trees on every side were uprooted, wMch falling with a dreadful crash, added not a little to this terrific, but truly sublime scone ; the rain surpassed every thing I had ever belield or read of. After some delay I proceeded on my road, which lay through a wood, and found much difficulty in making my way over the trees which the storm had thrown across the track. Sunday 19th. I drove from Mr. Draper's to keep my .ippoint- mont ut Vienna, the rain decended in torrents and quickly wetted mo to the skin. Having succeeded in drying my clothes, I went to the school house, read morning service and preached, of course I had but a small congi'egation in such weather. I intended to have proceeded to a second service at Port Burwell, which I had also appointed for the evening, this however was totally prevented by the continued down pouring of heavy rain. Tuesday 2l8t. 1 visited to day a sick member of the Church, to whom I read a Psalm, with remarks suited to her case, and had prayers with the family. Wednesday 22nd. I went out to another scattered family, performing a similar service. Thursday 23rd. J rode to the township of Middleton, where I I ead prayers and preached to a small congregation, chiefly con- sisting of Baptists and Methodists. Saturday 25th. I proceeded to Simcoe, the day was boisterous and unpleasant, and tlie roads very heavy in consequence of the heavy rains which had fallen, I found the causeways dangerous, being deeply covered with water, and was obliged to let the horse pick his own way, and get over them as well as he could, for I could not see what parts were good or otherwise ; and in many places I was obliged to leave the public road and make a circuit in the wood to avoid the deep holes. Nothing but grace could reconcile the mind of the Missionary to such dangerous and arduous journeys daily. 199 where \y con- feterous I of the jeroiis, let the 1 could, md in lake a grace rerous Sunday 'ifJtli. As the Lake was unusually rou^h I was iiiuiMe to jjoto \Val|>(»U>as 1 had intended, but 1 oHiriatod in tlicfvcuinj^ at Dover ; tin; eonjrroiratiou, coniparativi'ly speakinj,', Wiis hirge, the Hin^in^r very good, and the resjionHeu made in a Holcnin and distinct manner. From Sunday to ThnrHday I was oblijjfod in a great measure to rest, for my horse was ho saddle galled with the constant ser- vice, that he was not useable. Thui-sday .*iOth. I therefore walked to Col. Salmon's, and in the evening lectured from the I'salms. JULY. Saturday 2nd. T again took my horse and sot off on my journey to JJurford, on my way I called at a Mrs. Force's, in the township of Windham, and having assembled the several inmates* of the family, I ex])lained a portion of the scripture. Sunday Mrd, 1 rode forward to llurford early, visited the Sunday school recently established, and examined the children in the l4thChap. of St. Mark. Having closed the school 1 com- menced the morning service and preached from Phil. iv. " H<'- joice." Shortly after morning service I rode to the Irish settle- ment, where 1 read the evening service and j)reached from the parable of the publican ; and immediately after service, I rode about six miles further to officiate a third time at Springfield. My congregation was composed of English, Irish, and Oanadianis, many of them members attached to the Church ; I preached from the text — " Whoso shall confess me before men, &c." As soon as the congregation had retired some very profitable con- versation arose, and many questions were asked me relativi- to Church government, the ritual of the Church, &c. I jierceive that many of those who are uoav connected with Dissenters, have joined that connection from necessity ; they were originally at- tached to the ordnances of the Church, and the same pious feeling which produced that attachment, made them feel more deei)ly the entire absence of her religious ministrations, and led naturally to this result — but I will venture to assert, th.atmany of them, if they could calculate with certainty upon the regular attendance of a Clergyman, would soon return to their ancient fold. At night I read a Psalm, made some few remarks upon it, and closed the day with family worship. Monday 4th. I rode to Mount Pleasant, and in iny route visited a Church family, having called at a house in the '.illage upon some business, the master as soon as he learned who I was, came out himself and warmly invited me to alight, and spend the evening with them. As I had no appointment for that night, i accepted an invitation so warmly given, he told me that lie had come from Pensylvania nearly 40 years back and was then a member of the Church, but having not the remotest prospect of ever enjoying the services of Clergymen of that Church here, he and his family had joined the Methodists. Having read a l*salm and made a few remarks upon it, after prayers he told me his wife was favourable to the Mormonites, who have lately com- menced preaching in this neighbourhood, (their opinions are nearly those of tlie Irvingites but they give utterance to scuti- T 2 li I I i 200 monts which aro far moro oxtravapfant and fanciful than nny of tliosc* in-o|nijj;ulc(l \ty tho ilisi-ipK-M of Irviiijr.) Tucschiv Atli. lit my iiiornirifif hu'turc I (Mirlcavotired to )oiiit out the fuUacy of tlio doctrines \vhi<-h tho Monnotiitoti )r('ach('d. My ol»sorvations <'licitc(l much convcrHution at iroiikfjist, b<'t\vc*'U the hidy of tlu! house and myscdf. I wanicMl all warmly, and I NJnccrcly hope; faithfully. Homo tinu> pre* vious to my departure, my frii'ud r<>(pu'.sted me, as soon as I could coiiveuieutly, a^aiu to visit this neii^hhourhood, for that the place was ho distracte*! wuh the conihctin;^ opinions of so many various pi-eachers, that ho ct)nsiilered it a ;j;ood opeuin^% und(u* the Divine Idessin;^', for introducing' tins njore solemn services of the (Jliurch. As this ncdffhhourhood is situate[ooro Settlement, called upon a Church family, one of tlu; members of whicli had l)een very ill, aiul in the eveniuf| I read prayers and preached in tho scliool house. Thursdiy Hth. I rode to Norwich, a lonhto.-, who seems to havo been baptized by a Dissentin*;' ISfinister, av.is valid ? Leaving tho question to himself, I declined re-baptizing tho child, unles ho was prepared to say that she was not already baptized, I then rode to Middleton, through a dreary pine wood, wdiich seemed in some places to shut out almost every ray of light. I preached in tho school house on the Talbot Street, and i)assod tne night at tho Imuse of a member of tho Methodist Connexion, where 1 read and expounded in the evening. Saturday 10th. I rode forward to Vienna, in the townshij) of Bayham. On my road I visited some scattered families, and passed tho night at the house of Mr. Draper, closing the day y ^'^'^y tco and s of a of liis art of Huroly r of a tinday- nday." tiou ot neuec- liether 7X>d by ion to oparcd de to X somo in the at the read mship [s, and lie day 201 w itii fiiinily prayer ; a rulo 1 invariably observe in whatsoovt'r boUNo 1 I'nttT. Hiinduy llth. I rode to Port Hurwcll, and ofHciatt-tl in tbo Cbnrch, wliicb in not liowovrr t-ntirt'ly finished. I hud a vt'iy hirj^o ronj(n'|^ation of MethodiHtM and HantistM : perhaps I nii^'ht Hufely Nuy 'JOO pernonH won* prc.s«'nt. After sermon I was calletl upon to ba])ti/e n ehibl. In th(> oveninL' I retnined to V'ieinia, to hold tlie service in the wehool house there. The eonj;re;ration was not (luite ho biruo as that of tlie niornin^r at I'oit lluruell. Monihiy liith. I went to Mahichide to baptize u ciiild iiiid returned in the evening to Vienna. TuoMibiy IJIth. I went forward to Mi(blloton, and visited a Chureh family by the way. I afterwanls stopped at the house of Mr. Htandinifs. 'J'ho old lady of the Iiouho made a very stranjjfo jjroposal, yet shewing her attaelnuent to the Chureh, uncar him read a sermon ? I can do that for myself at home." She was, however, persuaded to attend, and 1 afterwards heard she was somewhat astonished when she heard me preach, however weakly, I trust faithfully, without my papers. TJio idea of a missronary of the Cliuven travelling about in the back and re- mote parts of the differv^nt townships, seems to he a source of great and unmixed satisfaction to tl'e poor emigrants, Avho can now calculate upon tlie visits of his minister periodically, aud enjoy the ordinar.jes of the Church. Friday 2!)tli. I rode back to INliddleton, and stopping at the house of Mr. Tisdale, I read aud explained a psalm- with prayer, to his fanr'; . Saturday 30th. Having previously read part of the 119th Psalm, I left for W.»nna. On my road I visited a lamily from England, a long time resident in this country. I then pro- ceeded to the house of ISIr. Draper, where having assembled his friends I read and lectured. Sunday 31st. I went to Port Burwell and read prayers and pre.tched in the Church there. I had a very large congregation. After service I n turned again to Vienna to hold the evening service. After prayerr, and preaching I delivered a short lec- ture on baptism, and then baptized the child of a member of the Scotch Church. These services over 1 married a coir. le. --' ■•' • AUGUST. '*. .' Monday 1st. I rode a short distance and baptized three children of a family from Nova Scotia, who expressed the heart- felt pleasure experienced by the baptism of their children ; they repeatedly expressed their gi'atitude, and requested I would call to see them whenevsr I could. Tuesday 2nd. I visited a family from Scotland, who in the absence of the ministers of the Kirk, give i decided preferenc i to the Established Church. In the evening I read and lectui'ed. Wednesday 3rd. 1 proceeded to Middleton and preached in the school house to a small congregation. i>uruig the service my voice at times could scarcely be heard, in consequence of ' !:e loud peals of thunder, wiiich for many minutes followed in quick succession, accoiiipanied with heavy showers of hail, and rain, and wind. Thursday 4th. I rode back to the township of Woodhouse, about twenty-two miles. Friday 5th. I walked from the neighbourhood of Simcoe to Walpole, a distance of fifteen miles. I wa'^ prevented from at- tempting the journey with my horse, the track iying in man/ 203 three heart- tlu dd ca a lin the lerenci btureci. Ihed in pervice ice uf ved in lil, and Ihouse, [coe to )m at- Iman/ ])laces aloiip; the Lake Sliorp, and nearly impassible. I fov id the travellin^j; on the soft sand very labor-.ous, bat 1 readied tlio liouse of Mr. Wood, a fi^enth'inan from Ln^laud, in the cveiiinjf, and met with a most kiiid reception. Sunday 7th. 1 read jjiayers and preached in the school liouse, baptized seven children, and boinj^ invited to spend the evening at Mr. Mercer's, Mr. Aliller, a iScutch gentleman, assem- blod several mem'^ers oi tlie Kirk, to whom I lectured from Pwalm 1st. Monday f th. I walLvjd to Woodhouse, passing the evening at the house jf Mr.s. I'arkj a Canadian lady, much attached to the Church. Tuesdav and Wednesdav, Dth and Kith. I suffered the most excruciating pain m my iiead, the whole side of my faco inflamed, and was confined to my bed. Thursday llth. The j)ain rather alleviated to-day. Saturday 13tli. 1 rode to the townsliip of liurford, and slept at Mr. jSIoore's. Sunday 14th. I officiated in the morning at the school house, and immediately after service rode to tlie Irish Settlement, where I read the evening service and preached, and then pro- ceeded for the third service at Blomiv'ld, after which 1 baptized a child ; and as might bo expected, was very much fatigued and worn out- Monday loth. I rode back to Burford, visited a church family in my route and slept at Mr. JMoore's. Tuesday lOth. 1 returned again to Woodhouse for rest. Thursday Ultli. 1 set off this morning for Norwich, and was overtaken by a tremendous storm of rain It fell so heavily that I was obliged to take shelter in a slied. As the continued rain prevented my keeping my appointment, I changed the plan of my route and rode to Aliddleton, where 1 was to iiold an appoint- ment the following day. I slept t the house of Mr. Tisdalc. Fridty lUth. I preached in tiie school-house, the congrega- tion was not large as the farm ;rs were busily engaged in harves but I was infonued if service v-ould be held at tliat time on the Sundays, a very crowded attenaouce might be expected. Saturday 20th. I ^ode to Yieniia and remained at the house of Mr. Wright, where I closed the day by reading and lecturing from a portion of sciipture. I hope some good nmy arise iiortt this pi ni of reading and explaining the book of Holy Writ in the different houses, if a missionary had no opportunity of public preaching, merely as a scripture reader niuch, under the Divine blessing, would be tlie profit attending his service. Sunday 21st. Mr. Wright drove me to Port Burwell, whev j I officiated in the Church. A very large congregation attended. In the evening I read prayers and preached at Vienna, and had also the satisfaction of a full attendance. Monday 22nd. T set out for Middleton, in the way I entered into conversation with a man, appearing to be di-unk. I admo- nished him of the sinfulness of his life. Although intoxicated he had sense enough to acknowledge the justness of my remarks. , May the Lord open the eyes of his understanding, that he may see and live. 204 ^H 'f''i1 Tuesday 23rd, I rode to Mount Pleasant a long and tiresome ride, I stopped at a tavern, where the mistress of the house learning I \mw» a clergyman, refused to take more than half price for each article sui)plied to myself and for my horse. Will any one tell me these poor emigrants do not both desire and deserve the services of the christian ministry ? Wednesday 24th. I rode to liurford, visiting in my way a church family. Thursday 25th. I visited another family in the neighbour- hood, they were Canadians and very attached membery of the church. Friday 26th. I set out for Woodhouse in my way to Wal- pole, rode about twenty miles and was kindly received at the house of my valued friend, Mr. Evans. Saturday 27th. I proceetled to Mr. Park's, near the Lake, and iu the evening lectured at his house, where I met a most cordial reception. Sunday 28th. I proceeded to Wal])ole where I preached in the school house. There are a few English families in the neighbourhood extremely anxious to secure the services of a resident clergyman, but tlieir limited means do not allow them for a moment to expect it at present. One of them remarked to This is fine place for poor, but industrious men, if v e me — (( ' only had churches, ministers and schools." May the Lord soo' hasten the fulfilment of their prayer. Alonday 2!)th. I returned to Woodhouse, and in the 'a} visited a member of the church, who was very ill. Having read the 23d Psalm, and commented upon what I read, I commended her in prayei' to Him who has piomised to hear and answer the prayers of his people. The word appeared to come home to her lieart w ith power, may the Lord grant her patience under her sufferings, and a happy issue out of all her afflictions. SEPTEMBER. Wednesday 1st. I rode to Victoria and was very kindly received by Mr. Tisdale ; in the evening I lectured to a small congragation from one of the Psalms, some very interesting and I trust profitable conversation ensued, upon subjects connected with the church, respecting the hopes of the christian and our sufferings as pilgrims. May we all be found in the ways of the Lord, and finally accepted in the beloved. Sunday 4th. Mr. Evans having kindly exchanged duties with me, 1 officiated to day in the church at Woodhouse, I examined the children of the Sunday school, and delivered a short and simple address to them previous a a distribution of books for their proficiency in the scriptures, and their regular attendance. Tn the evening I read prayers and preached iu the school house at Senicor, as tlie rain fell in torrents, the con- gregation was very small, and afterwards I returned to Mr. Evans. Wednesday 8th. I rode to the house of Mr. Keets, a gentle- man from Bristol, warmly attached to the Church. In the even- ing I read and expounded — all seemed to listen with deep attention — may the Lord bloss his word to the salvation of souls — may ho rcsome h0U8U If inico ill any leservo way a ^hbour- I of tiie Wal- , at the 3 Lake, a inodt died in in the :es of a iw tliem irked to 11, if V e ►rd 800'- the ./a} ing read mended ^wer the e to her ider her kindly a small in;^ and nnected and our 3 of the duties jouse, I Ivered a lution of regular iu the Ihe con- to Mr. gentle- le even- ttention [may he 205 give a word to liis Ministers; and to their hearers, an car to hear those things which belong to their peace. Thursday 9th. I rode to the township of Norwich and stopped at the house of Mr. Addi«t how f(yw, how deplorably few, the labourers! Thursday 16th. I proceeded to Middleton and stopped at the house of Mr. Tisdale. In the evening I read and explained some portions of sciipturo. The more frequently I visit this family, the more I am pleased with them ; a love of the tnith, as it is in Jesus, appears strengthening. Friday 17th. I rode to the township of Woodhouse, and was kindly received by the family of Mr. Salmon, Mr. S. having assembled thy members of his household iuthe evening, I lectured to them. Sunday 19th. I proceeded to V^alpole, my ride being for the most part along the Lake shore, I was obliged to travel slowly, ■'■ E 206 i- the sand not affording anytliinpf like a solid road, but yioldinp at every step of the liorHO, rendered my journey teuious ; conscious of the gi-eat satisfaction my visit would give I proceeded however with a cheerful heart. I read the morning service and preached in the school house, my morning congregation chieHy Scotch. It is deeply to be deplored how soon the poor Emigrant in the absence of any siated Mementor, forgets how theHabbath ouglit to be passed, and falls quickly and generally into the loose habits of his American neighbours, many of whom ai)pear entirely to disregard the sacredness of that day which the Lord Jehovah liallowed. While preaching I was grieved to liear 'i.he report of a gun, and the sound of the axe, anu could not but speak strongly in my sermon of the sinfulness of such awful desecration of tlie Lord's day. After service here, I rode to the Irish settlement, read evening prayers and preached. My visits to this place ap- pear to afford unmixed pleasure, and they all look forward with joy, in the hope of receiving mv occasional visits, so long as I remain in the neighbourhood. The families settled in this placo were all originally members of the Church, but in the absence of her ministrations joined themselves to the Methodists, but as the Preachi t of that connection have of late ceased to visit them, they we : \ to themselves, presenting an open field to any Mormoniit Jniversalist, or ISocinian, or fanatic teacher, who might be wiiLug to offer his services. After otiiciating here, I proceeded to Dover, where I lectured in the evening at the house of Mr. M'Coy. Wednesday 20th. I again rode to Dover, and lectured from one of the Psalms. I stopped for the night at Mr. M'Coy's, who is very favourable to the Church, and feels anxious for the success of it in this country. Thursday 21st. I rode to the house of my always kind friend, Mr. Evans. Friday 22nd. I set out again for Simcoe, where I lectured in the evening at the house of Mr. Salmon. Saturday 23rd. I again left Simcoe to proceed to the town- ship of Burford. The roads were very deep and heavy in consequence of the heavy rains. What could sustain the mind under the privations and difficulties to be encountered by the Travelling Missionary, but the love of Christ, the grace of Christ, and the command of Clirist, " Go ye unto all nations, and preach the Gospel to eveiy creature" ! Shall we neglect our own people, and expect to escape reproof ? Sunday 24th. I met the Rev. Mr. Graham at the school house this morning ; he read the prayers and preached. He then rode with me to the Irish Settlement ; I read the evening service and preached. After service a child was presented for baptism, I delivered therefore a short lecture on that rite. The congregation was very large, and the responses were made solemnly and distinctly. The singing particularly good. Monday 25. I rode to the township of Norwich, and stopped at the house of Mr Davis, who repeatedly expressed his thank- fulness to the Almighty, that he had been allowed again to see a Clergyman of his own Church under his own roof, and hopes now the Lord may spare him to see a Church built iu the 207 inp at liiClUUS wovor jachcd ch. It in tho ouf^ht habits rely to ehovah •port of trongly of the Icment, lace a\)- rd with ng as I lis place ^ence of it as tliti lit them, . to any ler, who I here, I le house red fi'om jy's, who for the ,ys kind lectured [le town- ieavy in [he mind by the Trace of [nations, neglect |e school jd. He levening ited for le. The made [stopped thank- igain to )of, and It in the neighbourhood before he is called to his rest. He ofFcrs to nrovido all tho Inmber which is required. In the evening, having assembled his very largo family and a few friends, 1 lectured to them. They all ajipcared to feel the solemnity of the time. Tuesday 26th. I read prayers and preached to a largo congregation of a very mixed composition, Methodists, Baptists, Quakers, and Church people. I lectured therefore upon the Church service, and afterwards baptized a child. Wednesday 27th, I rode to Norwich-villa, and visited a family of the name of Houseman. Thursday 28th. I proceeded to the lower Settlement of Norwich, and preached in the school-house. Congregation not large. My route this day very dull and dreary, and from the wetness of the late weather travelling had become very unplea- sant. I lectured in the evening at Mr. Addison's. Friday 20th. I proceeded to Frederickburgh, in the tovm- sliip of Middleton, where I read the evening service, and preached in the school-house. I lectured upon the Church service. My congregation, many of whom were Baptists, seemed to be much interested, and very attentive. Saturday 30th. I rode to Simcoe, and married a couple by license. OCTOBER. Sunday 2d. I rode to Windham, where I read prayers and preached in the school-house, to a very large congregation. Monday 3d. I visited a few scattered families this day, and prayed with two sick persons, and returned to Simcoe at night. Tuesday 4th. I went to Down to preach ; as the rain poured down heavily no persons assembled, apprehending I could not attend. In the evening I read the Scriptures and commented upon the passages to a few friends. Wednesday 5th. I returned to Woodhouse. Friday 7th. I rode to Middleton, and in the evening lec- tured at the house of Mr. Tisdale. Sunday 8th. I rode to Vienna, and in my way was accosted by a stranger, who enquired the particulars of my mission. He described himself as an attached member of the Church, and told me, if it were possible to get a Church built in his neigh- bourhood, he was very willing to subscribe for himself and his brother-in-law, 25 dollars. Having conversed a long time with him, at my departure ho begged my acceptance of the sum of cue dollar, to be user* by me in any way I might consider best in furtherance of the cause of the mission. Although it was so small a sum, it was so freely offered and in so kind a spirit, that I promised to comply with his wishes. If such a spirit can be brought about extensivelv amongrt the members of the Church here and at home, who nave the n^eans, how soon, how very soon, under the Divine blessing, might we hope to see things appearing under a very different light. Sunday 9th. I drove to Port Burwell, and officiated to a very large congregation ; and after service returned to Vienna, where I read the evening service and preached in the school house. '''i 208 Monday 10th. I visited several families, and spoke to them of the thinufs of God : may the Lord accept our labours and bless our councils. In thooveninc; I lectured in the house of a family from tlic United States. Althoun;h some of the family are favour- able to Motlioflisni, I am quite sure, were rep;ular services of tlie Church establisljod in the nei^libourhood, not only the member.i of this house, but of many others, would ffladly decide in our favour. God fjraut, to M-liatsoever branch of Clirist's church on earth tiicy bolon:,', thoy may all bo accepted in the church above, and all may live here as Christians indeed. In the cveninnr a note was ^iven to me by a ])erson who had ridden twent^'-four miles, to request me to attend a funeral, to read the funeral service and to preach a funeral sermon next day. Tuesday 11th. I sot off' in consequence to ride the twenty- four miles to Windliam. Ilavinj? arrived about one o'clock, previous to the service, I read prayer and preached a sermon in the scliool-house. Many liad come eip^ht or ten miles to attend. I find that as many attend fuiiorals in tliis country, to hear tlia sermon of tlie minister, where one can be gotten, as come from respect to the family of the deceased. Wednesday 12th. I rode to Middleton, and preached at Mr. Tisdale's to but a small congregation, though a very atten- tive one : it consisted of Methodists, Ba])tists, and Church people. A growing interest towards the Church is very per- ceptible in this place, tand were it possible to locate a faithful Minister in tlie adjoining township of Bnyliam, I have no doubt that very quiclcly a good congregation wotild be gathered here and in other places, affV)rding time and opportunity to the members of the diff'erent classes to judge of the purity, faithful- ness, and Scriptural character of our venerable liturgy. TJiursday I'Mh. I rode to Windham ; the roads were deep, and the travelling very disagreeable, from the incessant rains. Owing to the heavy storm of wind and rain, no person came out to the school house ; conceiving, I suppose, that I should be obliged to postpone my appointment. Friday I4th. I rode to the townsliip of Woodhouse, and stopped for tlie night at the house of my valuable friend, who has througliout shewn me the kindness and affliction of a brother, and has taken the deepest interest in the Mission with which I am charged. Saturday 15th. I left again for Walpole, and had a dreary and tedious ride. Sunday 16th. The heavy and incessant rains prevented the people from assembling at the usual hour, many being obliged to come great distances. The rain abating a little about noon, I set out for the Irish settlement. I was obliged to ride fre- quently through the waters, which were considerably swollen, the wind setting in to the land, from the lake. After a toilsome journey, I arrived in time, and was glad to perceive a good coi.- gregation awaiting my visit. They seemed rejoiced to see me. I read the evening service and preached, and after service dis- tributed tracts. Being worn out by my day's work, T immediately retired to rest, after family worship, and was pleased to hear one of the tracts read aloud in the family; the reader making 209 to ihera rid blp99 a family favour- 's' ices of )nly Iho y decide Christ's 1 in the ood. In ,d ridden read the y- 3 twentv- ! o'clock, crmon in o attend, hear tlie ome from ached at ery atten- cl Chnrch very per- a faithful ! no doubt lered here ty to the 'y faithful- r, ►ads were incessant o person Ise, that I lOuse, and lend, who lion of a ^sion with a dreary [ented the |g obliged jtout noon, ride fre- swoUen, ^ toilsome Igood coi.- lo see me. trvice dis- i\ediately hear one making different remarks on any passage which particularly attracted his attention. A tremendous storm of wind and rain prevailed throughout the night. Monday 17th. I left for Woodhouse ; the travelling to-day was beyond anything I had yet experienced, dreary and uncom- fortable ; the roads covered with water and the trees almost etrippod of their foliage, presented a cheerless aspect. I was obliged to step at a tavern not being able to cross the bridge which connects Dover and Waljjole, the waters of the creek having been so much increased as to cover to a great depth not only the bridge, but the surrounding flats. In the evening I assembled tiie members of the family and the various inmates, and lectured to them from a portion of St. John. The tavern-keeper, whom I consider to be an universalist, listened very attentively. Tuesday 10th. The waters being somewhat abated, I resolved to prosecute my route. Previoiis to my departure, having asked for my bill, the tavern keejjer said, " No charge Sir, I feel 1 am a wicked man ;" and although I urged him much to accept something at least, he civilly but firmly declined. In the evening I preached at the school hotise in Dover ; prayers were read by my friend Mr. Evans, who had come to meet me ; and after service I accomj)anied him home. Thursday 20th. I visited a few families of the Church, and was gladly received by them all. Friday 21st. Visited a sick woman, a member of the Church. I read a portion of Scripture, and joined with the family in prayer ; and in the evening I visited another family. Saturday 22nd. I set out for Burford, and was obliged to make a very circuitous route on account of the bad state of the roads, and in consequence did not arrive till a very late hour at ;Mr. Moore's. Sunday 23rd. I read morning service and preached in the school house ; the resjionses and singing were admirable — an unction from on high seemed to reign throughout the whole congregation. I afterwards drove to the Dutch Settlement, where I read evening prayers and preached, and closed the day with family prayer. Monday 24th. I visited a sick woman, apparently dying of consumption, and was grieved to see her husband drunk, apparently a heartless creature. As I apprehended some n opposition from him, I did not speak much to his wife about her state before God. Not wishing however to lose an opportu- nity of speaking to her of Jesus, I waited a considerable time, and at length conceiving a favourable moment presented itself, I embraced it by asking her several questions : but, alas ! what were her hopes of acceptance ? —that she had not sinned so much as many of her acquaintances ! ! ! Having enquired whether she considered herself as holy a person as David, or whether she needed a saviour at, much as he did, she quickly assented to this, I then read a few verses of the 57th Psalm. During our conversation the husband entered, who had been absent for some time^ he listened to our conversation without offering any interruption. Having commended her and her's to the Father of Mercies, I took my leave, praying that u :,|i 210 111 w the Lord would commence his work in the heart both of husband and wife. Tuesday 25th. I set off for Norwich In the evening I read prayers and preached to a mixed confrregation in the house of Mr. Davis, a zealous Churchman, and I liope a true Israelite. I closed the day with family prayer. Wednesday 26th. I endeavoured to improve some opportu- nities this day, to the glory of God. 1 read to the tamily Erskinc's Tract on the Lord's Supper, as also Pike's " Religion and Eternal Life." A few friends being present with the family, I afterwards delivered a short lecture. Thursday 27th. I rode to the lower settlement in the town- ship, accompanied b^ Mr. Robinson. I preached in the school house, and lectured in the evening at the house of Mr. Addison. Friday 28th. I proceeded to Middleton. The roads were very deep, and the causeways in many places dangerous, beinj^ covered with water. I was therefore obliged to travel slowly and cautiously. I lectured in the evening. Saturday 29th. I proceeded forward to Vienna, where I was kindly received by Mr. Wright, and Sunday, 30th Oct., 1835, went to Port Burwell, where I read the morning service and preached in the Church. In the evening I officiated in the school house at Vienna. In both places I had very large congregations. In the evening I baptized a child at the house of Mr. Draper, and closed the day with family worship. As the Toronto Society publishes always from November, I close the present Journal here. The remainder will appear in their next report, according to your wish. I am so hurried at present to gain the opportunity of sending you this, that I cannot write : but, D.V., you shall shortly hear from me again. THOMAS GREEN. S:-' .. r )f husband ing I read house of raelite. I e opportu- the family " Religion the family, 1 the town- the school r. Addison, roads were rous, being avel slowly a, where I liere I read I. In the both places jse of Mr. fovember, I I appear in so hurried this, that I me again. ;en. >'jiT •1^ "!• 'I ^ > i<;' i\ V 4 17 u,1 1/^/7 XDiyjaii !«■ iVl, Ji'mttA mtif li//tiiff,v lum0kf Ant^Ar/i <7iit/t/MV % Di^i' Jun'itiif /ii 11111/1 1 'ttf/n^fif f/itut^iAf 4 UM> wUfniif I '/iio'^^Mv o /<> «' /<' JK' 3*1 *' .If tiritifh Milo«. r^tjvi^. -^t..# y j^t^t^ y I. O W E R X € i;^ V -WkN ** ■* "v x'VX^fe •^* V\^\ ^' ^^ / '^^ •h: * i> .-V 11^' \'rrv\ Jtif, ^rv H<" "f. >: sirs: ' 1., Ji-Me li^*t) Wf^ # ti:- \2r -BrtM \B.Jkw. o/ K jc Lake] ton f tm^t\ Am Mtnrm£ttlr/- . IhUan — r %\ 3". v/ MAMTSMIXR Vl ZtvitfibiJr Wert 7p"from th w •. I. '^* # r ■iswr '».- r ^ E*t y hielr We cull ino, ako at c twc the ^1 LOWER CANADA. E»traets from thf. LrtUn of the /tr. Ifirrfif Vaekell, TrnnUiHtf MmioHary in the I)ittrict of (^lufxe. iiroMf hli\'\th Oct., Ifl3«. MoHt probably ore thiH roachp« you, you will liovo luHird of tho arrival of our deurly luvcd KiNlioi), for whom w« Horrow, moru oMpociullv thinking, wo nlinll ino.st probably " mch* Iuh face no more." Aitor quitting the Cuthcdrul, I caniu by the 1Hn1io|)'h (lirtMJtioiiH to the Qunruntino Htatio.) herc«, f«)r tho reiimiiidor of tho HoaNon. Ho far advanced aH it is, there are few Kini^antN land now, and my Hphero of action in cinniniMcribud qm to boundH ; althoufrh u MiniHtor Hhould not i*ay ho Iion little to do, when there are al out forty souIb unconverted to God about him. Inde<'d jwK now I cannot do much from ill health, havin^r another attack on my chest, I caught a ho v ere cold from Nleepinfr in a damn house ; I am Htanding on uiy watch tower awaiting the Lord'H will concerning me, to be declared by the medical man who attendH me, and vnio talkH as though the very bare i >« it /: 2U that a second service had been lield"^ between fifty and sixty. This place is called Valentia,. about fittoen nillos from Quebec ! ! ! The next place I went ct. va» St. Pu+rick, on Irish settlemei. *, about ten miles further N.W. I visited here sixteen families, much i.iterspersed amongst Roman Catholics, total in families, n'meiij-fire ; can road, foiiy-four ; copies of the scriptures^ ten. In only two families did I discern any ■> ^stij^c of religion. The Roman Catholics are most zealous, being headed by their Pries', in perverting : very many are already turnt'd, others turning. iVo school, except a lloman Catholic, to which Protestant children ;;o at the peril of being continually harrase^^d and tempted by their school follows, till they turn. No (Jhuroh, onelnis been two years building, and stands now a laughing stock to the Ro?'' Catholics, none of the pe<)i)le having a mind to the work, Nei m. iv. 6. All the children in utter ignoi-ance of the word of God, and therefore just fit for Popery, for with them L'Ignorance est la mere de la Devotioii, By a most singular providence of the Lord's, I fell in with and put up at the house of the Roman Catholic Priest of the parish. Having arrived when it was quite dark, 1 stopped at a hoi.se to enquire where I could put up ; and after a little time tlie Priest came out, and invited mo most hospitably to his place. He was oiice a Presbyterian, and possesses in his now faith great sway over his people. At the next place I visited I round many things to discourage and caRt down. The settlement is princ'pally Protestant, but such filth, misery, wretchedness, and ignorance, I never befor? met with. There were thirty-seven families, total, one hundred and eMjhty-six ; can read, one hundred and four ; bibles, thirtif-three. There is a catechist and scJiool which he keeps ; the S, P.G.F.P, paying hiin for the duties of the first office ; the S'.ttls u should poy lum for thos^ of the second, but he gets nothing, nay they will not even send their ciiildren. This last year the crops fa'led and left them in much distress ; both as to provisions ?nd clothing, they are miserably off ; but the root of the ev'.l is bad manage- ment, proceeding from the unsettfed habits po constantly found amongst the Irisli, there is hardly an Eng'ish family amongst them. Indeed I think myself that though their poverty is un- avoidable, yet cleanliness even amongst rag.^, and a cometiiing of the appearance of comfort, even in the deepest distress, are and may be always found whei-e Christ is formed in the heart, and cleanliness in the poor maa's house 'at least in this country, though the rule will hardly bear in England, where dirtiness is disgraceful) generally betokens some degree of godliness in the heart. In this settlement 1 did not find ahore tao or three children possessing even a shadow of religious knowledge. The catechist vent little further in his instructions than the mere tec iiing of the catechism, and reading the scriptures I held service here and collected oulj' about forty-five persor. i out of the thirty-six families ; on a week day, somewhat more ! and I found bu one or two houses were family prayer was regularly kept up. :^ The next setlement was pretty much like it, I visited about twenty-one families, total, ninety-eight; ca,u read, fifty-nine; bibles, eighteen, I met with here however, I think, more decided spiritual light, and had altogether more comfort, still however, had I a 213 and uud about Ibibles, lii'itual lad I a heart that could feel more, I should be more inclined to say, " oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, " that I might weep day and night," for the miserable state of poor sinners here left to themselves, and who in their blindness and their ignorance still say, " I shall have peace thoiigii I walk in the imaginations of mine heart." Oh ! my dear sir, what are we Watchmen about ? surely we are but half awake ourselves ! Where is the sound of our bowels, where are our bowels of mercy for souls, immortal souls, when constantly we see them drop, one after another, before our eyes, to spend by our neglect an im- mortality in hell ! ! Alas ! alas ! may God in his great love stir us up to be more alire, " lest we provoke him to anger and to swear " in his wrath, that we ourselves shall never outer into his rest :" may we strive with more urgent love, which will give more earnestness to our words, more zeal to our actions, more force to cur arjfimients, to save brands fi-om the burning. May He make the sword of the spirit a more powerful insti'ument in our hands, to overcome those who rise up against the Lord and his anointed. I iidve hardly left room to say tbat I begin tu fear the st ety, in whose service the Bishop placed me, will fall to the gi'ound for want of funds, I tarry however the Lord's leisure, I desire to be still to watch his providence and follow, not to go before Ilini. In the meantime let me know what you wish me to do, sliould what I anticipate, actually take place. IIERVEY VACHELL. Rev. W. J. D. Waddilove. The society alluded to, is the society formed at Quebec by the influence ex tlie late Bishop, similar to the Society at Toronto, and I have reason to believe that the melancholy consummation which Mr. Vachell expected, is now not likely to occur. The instructions I sent him were to fall back ir such case upon me, and to apply to the Bishop of Montreal to p ^sign him a Travelling District in the Upper Province, foi which he was originally des- tined, and to which service my funds are specifically confined, except in so far, as the late Bishop of Quebec, required and re- ceived assistance elsewhere. I have however lately heard from the Bishop of Montreal, that Mr. Va?hell will be continued in the Lower P'-ovince, and I have been requested, as agent of " the Siowart fund," to send out a successor to Mr. Vachell, to be placed at the disposal of " the Society for Converting and Civiliz- " ing the Indians, and sjjreading the Gospel arnon^-at the Destitute ** Settlers of Upper Canada" established, as I have before stated, in 1830, at Toronto. EDITOR. Extract of a Letter from the Rev. ^ Missionary in one of the Seftlemenis on the Bitt,^ Sorely South of Montreal^ Lower Canada^ recciredJannari; itk, 1837. I have beeu the honoured instrument in the hands of God of bringing about one most gi-atifying case of conversion, I trust, both to Protestardi^m and to God. My landlady, a Canadian and c truly good woman, worshipped with us in public yesterday for the first time. I spoke to her on the subject of religion, and read some passages from the Epistle to the Hebrews to her a few days after I arrived, but she seemed much annoyed ; one ^ u3 ^5^ li J \m i" 214 remark I made, however, took such hold upon her mind that she could not sleep, (slie iias since told me,) for several nights ; slio afterwards, at family prayer, stationed herself near the door, for she wou!d never come in ; when I found this out I invariably p)*ayed for her thougii not by name. About two weeks ago, a de- serving member of the congregation told me that Mrs. Unwin had been to see her in great distress of mind, telling herthat herformer faith was greatly shaken, and that she felt extremely wretched and miserable. When I he;ird this I took the first o})portunity of speaking to lier, I offered to go over all the points in dispute between ourselves and the Church of Rome, bible inhaud, wiiich 1 did for several days together ; I told her to pray for the gift and the guidance of God's Holy Spirit to shew her the truth, wliich, I believe, she did most fervently. I never saw such anxiety for the trutli, such deep sorrow for past darkness and neglect, and such meekness for instruction, in any person before. It ended, as I have mentioned, and lias served to cheer me up not a little under " fears within and fightings without." In connection with this I learned the other day a circum- stance which gave me sincere pleasure. About eigteen miles below this, at St. Francois, is a tribe of Indians under the spiri- tual domination of the llomisli Church : a few years since, one of tlxe tribe wandered away into the United States ; although he could not yet speak one word of English, he wandered away to Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire I believe, where some express provision is made for the education of Indians ; in four or five years he got, not only a good education, but also a knowledge of the truth, to which he was for some time bitterly opposed ; he returned to his native village, and from his attain- ments was speedily promoted to the situation of schoolmaster and interpreter ; but he did not long let his talent lie hid in a napkin ; he went to work reading the scriptures, praying and conversing from hut to hut, and God blessed his labours to the conversion of some fifteen or twenty other poor Indians. Oppo- sition, however, soon began to assail him on the part of tlie Priests, who trembled for their power, — the storm raged loud and long ; the Priests wrote to their Bishop, to the Superinten- dent of Indian affairs, and to the Governor, it is said ; the result was, that the poor little Indian was dismissed from his situa- tions and set adrift in the Avorld ; but when man forsook him God took him up. Some of his quondam friends in the States hearing of the state of things, urged him to apply for ordination to some Presbytery they named, and for support to the Foreign Missionary Society, "which he did, and got both. They furnished him also with a small press — thus fortified, he returned to his post and re-commenced operations — printing, preaching, writing, reading, and "adding to the Church daily such as shall be saved." He was up here ten or twelve days ago, on his way to Montreal, to raise money to build a Church.. I had a long talk witii him, and encouraged him to the utmost of my power ; he raised a very tolerable sum here, and in four days' rounds in Montreal, completed the amount ; he is back again at his post in the very heart of Popish delusion and darkness, battling away uiaufully against the errors of that Church. I am told that in 215 all the Roman Catholic villages near ♦he townships and alonj^f the frontier, there is i {:(rcat spirit of inquiry abroad. I am circulating' iiibles and Ti«,:'t>i. French and English, in all directions, hut 1 am luoking out a-heau expecting a liubbub shortly. jreign lished to his ate \&y to talk ; he Ids in post laway lat in during three mouths of the summer. measures, the Itev. Mr. Knight was THE FIRST REPORT 0/ the Society for j>rojia(jatln(f the GuKj'el amonij the destitute Settleri and Indians in Lower Canada. In presenting this, their first Report to the public, the Committee feel it to be their duty to give some account of the history and objects of tlie Society. Thi> Society was first formed in June, 18H5, although it did not assume its present name till February, lUliCi. At its first formation, measures were taken for engaging the services of a Clergyman to itinerate within the district of (Quebec, and to remain at Urosse Isle In furtherance of those licensed by the Bishop of Quebec, as the Missionary of the Society ; and commenced his ministerial labours at Grosse Ible, in the latter part of June, 1835. Here he remained till the middle of September, visiting the sick in the hospital, bui'ying the dead, and preaching where- ever he had an opportunity, to the troops and others resident on the island, as well as to those strangers from Europe, wlio frequently in large numbers land here, and remain until allowed by the quarantine regulations to proceed. He then went down to Metis, a destitute settlement 210 miles from Quebec, where seventy persons "t least, entirely cut off from the means of grace, and unaccustomed to hear in public the soimd of the Gospel, gladly availed themselves of the 'ipportunity thus afforded by his presence among them. After visiting the few scattered ^ ' U'ujents lying between Metis and Quebec, he returned to Gro.-- f ^h', wliere ho remained till the close of the navigation. He no^' directed hi.-, course to the settlements on the south side of the St. l«iwvi nee, s]iending some time in Frampton, St. Charles on the Kennebec, iirough- ton, Ireland, Inverness, and visiting the differei t smaller settlements in their neighbourhood. On the resignation of Mr. Knight, arising out of the wish, and consequent exertions of the Settlers of Frampton, (whose affections he had gained in his previous labours as a Cate« hist on the spot,) to have him resident among them, the Rev. Harvey Vachell, whose zeal and faithfulness in the discharge of his duties as Curate of Quebec, had recommended him to the atten- tion of the Society, was chosen to succeed him ; but in conse- quence of the Stay of the Rector of Quebec in England, Al Vachell was not able to commence his Missionary labours till the month of September, 1836. In the course of the summer, however, a few visits were paid by other Clergyman resident in Quebec, to the station at Grosse Isle : and Mr. Knight, by appointment of the Bishop of 1' .-M •ill ■ ' t ; m 216 Quebec, again went down to Metis. On this occasion he wont thirty miles further, to Matan. At both places, as well at Riviere du Loup, on the west side of Metis, he was welcomed by attentive cong^re/jfptions ; and preached to listening hearers, who seldom for years had heard the word of life. On the 16th September, Mr. Vachell, now released from his eugagements in Quebec, by the arrival of the Bishop of Montreal, proceeded to Grosse Isle, where he remained a month, till the hospital was empty — preaching three times on the Sabbath days, visiting the sick, reading the Scriptures, distri- buting Tracts, conversing and praying with all who were willing to avail themselves of his ministrations. In tlie beginning of November, he crossed the river St. Lawrence to Liverpool, taking Belaire in his route ; and after visiting the families in this district, he re-crossed the river to Valcartier and lliviere aux Pins. In the beginning of December he proceeded to St. Patricks, thence after seven days of trying exertion, to Bourg Louis, Cap Santd, and Port Neuf, taking the scattered settlements in his route. As soon as the violent storm in the beginning of January would allow him to begin travelling again, lie crossed the St. Lawrence to the settleuisnts formerly visited by Mr. Knight, and other new and similar ones, which had not yet been visited by any Missionary. In this tour of eleven weeks he visited St. Nicholas, St. Giles, diflferent smaller settlements in the neighbourhood of Leeds, Inverness, Ireland, Upper Ireland, Halifax, Bonnet's Settlement, and all the smaller settlements or concessionc in this vast tract of country. His plan was to take up his residence in some central place, there to preach to congregations wherever they could be assembled ; and in the intermediate time to go from house to house, travelling on snow shoes when the road was otherwise impassable, and seeking out every scattered wandering sheep in the wilderness ; — and from many interesting particulars related by liim, and also by Mr. Knight, there is reason to hope that their united exertions have not been in vain — that God has blessed their faithful endeavours to the awaken- ing of some who were dead in trespasses and sins — to the quickening of others who were sinking into religious apathy — to the encouragement of many who were giving up all hope of ever being able to join again in the worshij) of the Church of England, and so becoming c ireless to what system of error they might attach themsel ves. Such, by the blessing of God, have b 3en the labours already undertaken and accomplished by this Society. In laying them before the Society and the public, the Committee cannot refrain from expressing their thankfulness to Him who hath put it into the hearts of any of his servants to attempt such a necessary work, and hath also thus far ruled and overruled the wills of others to the promotion of it. And they trust that the objects in view are such as require but to be stated, in order that they may be appreciated, and more generally "vomoted. -. 1- "js^Sriir 217 It is not to p:ive bread to the hungry, and bodily comforts to the houseless and naked : it i^ not to bind up the wounds and remove the diseases of those who for want ot an earthly physi- cian are readj' to perish : No ! Tliough the Committee feel as- ssured, that if these were the objects which they had in view, the call to promote them would not be made in vain. But they have h'ujher uhjects, itm ^ urtjent irantf, more cryiiK) dhtresses in view. Souls are peri.shin{,r ! Hell is enlarging herself without measure ! Sin, ignorance, and error are yearly slaying their hundreds ! Nay, s{)iritual death is swallowing up thousands who have almost no man to care for their souls, none to lead them to the ^reat Physician, none to speak comfortably to them and tell them that there is remission of sins through a Saviour, that they have an all healing balm in the gospel, an ever ready physician there. It is to souhy wretched, and n.iserable, and i)oor, and i)erishinj(, that they seek, under the Divine blessing, to communicate life, light, comfort, and salvation ; and they are not afraid to assert, tliat in the same proportion as heaven is more valuable than earth, and eternal more dreadful than temporal misery, so the wants of the soul are more to be regarded and more carefully to be supplied than those of tlie body. That the Protestant settlers in the large tract of country chosen in the sphere of the society's labours are in this state of spiritual destitution, may be seen from the annexed extracts from the Missionaries' journals. That they are likely to remain so for a considerable time, if left to their own resources, must be evident to every one who ka. )ws any thing of the state of new settlements. But then shall they be allowed to remain in such a condition, while their need might be (at least in some measure) supplied out of ourp'nmdauce ? The Committee now proceed to quote some few extracts from the Missionaries' journals, transmitted to them from time to time. ,^.,;.,. FROM MR. knight's JOURNAL. Sunday, 2nd August. — I preached to about sixty persons from Renfrewshire. On .'iinday 9th, performed service to up- wards of a hundred persons, principally from the neighbourhood of Inverness, and dissenters. It was upon this occasion, that when I said to them, the service is not that to which you have been accustomed, one of them answered, O Sii', that is no matter, if you only preach the gosi)el. I told them I would gladly give them an opportunity of judging. Sunday, 6th December. — I jjreached again at St, Charles, to a congregation of between seventy and eiglity persons. On Tuesday I proceeded up the Kennebec road, with Mr. *****, (who kindly accompanied me,) and preached to a small congregation from the townsliips of Marlow and Jersey ; several persons came in just as I had finished ; I was sorry to hear that general notice had not been explicitly given by the person who had undertaken to do it. This was the first sermon preached in th.at neighbourhood. Before sermon commenced, I baptized a child. On my return to St. Charles the next day, I met one of the persons who had been too late the evening be- fore, (a dissenter,) he seemed mucli affected while^ expressing w n 218 his refifrot at their destitution of the means of grace, and at not having been present in time, owing to his not having received intimation until I passed his house. His feelings impeded his utterance, and Mr. ***** told me that t'le tears were rolling down his cheeks, as he turned away to go. On the following days I visited most of the families in the neighbour- hood, and on Saturday I baptized a child privately, Friday 18th. After much difficulty I reached Mr. Hall's at Broughton, and on Saturday I went to see a sick man appa- rently in the last stage of consumption. Sunday 20th. I preached to a very attentive congregation of about seventy persons, after which I baptized four children. On Monday several of the inhabitants waited upon me and ex- pressed a great anxiety for the services of a clergyman at regular periods, if it were only once in a quarter, and their wil- lingness to contribute towards the maintenance of a missionary for this purpose, as far as their means would permit. I after- wards visited several of the families, in one of which I was re- <^uested to give them a " word of prayer," as it was the first time a cler^yyinan was in the house. I of course complied, and oflTered up a prayer for the extension of the gospel, more parti- cularly among the destitute settlements throughout the district, and the whole diocese, and for a blessing on the exertions of the society, which had provided for them the present opportunity of hearing the word of life. I also attended a sick person. This visit was more satisfactory than the previous one, which had, I trust, been instrumental in giving him clear views of the only ground of our acceptance, and corresponding humility and comfort. Friday, Christmas day, I preached to a congregation of about sixty persons, in a neat little school house, erected at the private expense of Mr. • * * *^ one of the i)rincipal inhabi- tants. On Saturday I visited several of the families in the neighbourhood, and in Benuet's Settlement, and baptized eleven cliildren. Sunday 27th. To my great satisfaction the person at whose house I had been most kindly entertained for three days, decided upon having his family baptized, and his household, ten in number, were enrolled among the followers of Christ. The adults seemed much imj)ressed with the solemn nature of the obligation they were entering into ; and during the service were affected to tears. I trust that their hearts were prepared, and that through God's mercy they will become members of the Church triumphant. For my own part I shall always look back upon it as one of the most interesting and happy of my ministra- tions. I preached in the Methodist Chapel to a congi'egation of about a hundred. After the service was over, several persons came forward and addressed me kindly. One welcomed me to that part of the country, and another prayed that God might speed my plough. Monday, 28th. I preached at the house of Mrs. * * *, in the Dublin range of Inverness, to between forty and fifty persons, and baptized three children. On the following day I preached 219 in the Scotch settlement in that townsliip, in the house of Mr. * * * *, the principal person in that neighbourhood. They are Presbyterians, but received nio very cordially, and Mrs, * ♦ • • shook mo by the liaiid at the conclusion of the discourse, and ex- pressed her gladness to see any who preached the Gospel truly. EXTRACTS FROM THE JOrUNAI. OF MR. VACHELL. NOVEMliER. Saturday 19th. Visited one family, the head of which, a Scotchman, much surprised me by telling me tliat ho was turned a Roman Catholic, and soon after saying so, got up and left the room. Visited nine families, one, a poor woman, lately arrived here with six small children, listened to mo with the deepest tearful attention : tlie words of the Gospel seemed like the words of a well known friend suddenly striking upon tlie ear in a foreign land, and were welcomed as the spring by Hagar in the wilderness. Two heads of families I saw, both lying down to sleep off the eflFects of drink, to which their houses and families boro testimony they were too much addicted. Sunday 20th. In consequence of the frost the preceding few days, and the river having taken last night, none from the settlement of the River aux Pins were able to come over, and only one family from the opposite side crossed (where the water was rapid) in a canoe. I had a congregation of about seventy— never had more fixed attention ; and when I set before them their sinful mode of life, their profaneness, Sabbatli breaking, neglect of God's word, their bringing up their children in almost heathen ignorance ; and when I told them, to use St. Paul's language, Phil. iii. 18, even weeping, that there were those amongst them, enemies to the cross of Christ, whose end was destruction, whose God was their belly, whose glory was their shame, &c., some seemed evidently much affected, and God grant the effect be not as the early dew that fadeth away. Had afternoon service : about sixty attended ; the same marked attention as before. DECEMBER. Sunday 4th. Had divine service this day at a Settler's house ; not more than twenty-five ; they were very attentive to the ser- mon, but their demeanour at prayers evidenced how long they had been unaccustomed to divine worship. Thus, prayer books were very few ; responses not made ; I was obliged to make signs when they were to rise, sit, or kneel. Just opposite to the place where we had service, was a building that was begun about two years ago, for the purpose of holding divine service, and it was yet unfinished. On a general review of my labours in this settlement, al- though I cannot but say with pleasure there is certainly more decidedly spiritual light than at the last place, yet I never in my life was forced to witness so much filth, misery, and wretched- ness, the sure and certain signs of a neglected Gospel and a slighted Saviour. I found some making a profession of their religion, and ready to speak of their experience ; but when I came to seek for the i I w ( m Hv! in 220 fruit of faith ; when I looked for tlie universally adopted resolu- tion of truly converted heads of fuTnilies, " as for nio and my house wo will serve the Lord," wo will assemble round the family altar, we will hear and read the word of God, we will join our prayers, we will sing His praises. When I looked for children brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, to love His word, His name, His day, His ways ; and sought for holiness of life and convorsation. Alas ! against how many oven among those who have a name to live by, might the Lord write Tekel, thou art wcfighod in tlio balance and found wanting. Friday Kith. Met with little of individual interest, except in the case of two families — a child in each I found to be in absolute heathen darkness. In one, wliere I performed a baptism, the cliild, an intelligent boy, stared first at me, then at his mother, in astonhhrnetit, when told to kneel down to pray to Gvd ! ! The mother endeavoured to excuse this, by saying, " that the bush was a bad place to bring up children." I endeavoured to point out the sin phe was guilty of in thus neglecting her child. At another house, a sensible-looking little girl was in utter ignorance of God, of Heaven, of Hell, of who .Tesus Christ was ! ! And yet the mother affirmed she regularly said her prayers : a painful illustration of John iv. 22, " Ye worship ye know not what." At another, found all in complete ignorance and negligence, except the eldest girl, about fifteen years of a^e. Notwithstanding, however, these cases of ignorance, and much dirt and misery in some houses, on the whole I found more decided marks of piety, and more Scriptural knowledge, than in any place I had before visited. Found family prayers kept up in one family only. LEEDS — SECOND JOURNAL. Visited six families — I held conversation in one of them with a child of about seven. Who is the Lord Jesus Christ ? child laughing, I dont know. To another — Did you ever hear of the Lord Jesus ? No. To a third, about ten — Did you never hear for what purpose Jesus Christ came into the world ? No. And can it be possible that none of you ever heard, that except ye believe in the Lord Jesus Christ you must perish ; for you have all sinned and need a Saviour ; Turning to the mother — Have you never taught your children that they are sinners ? My children never did any harm, they are not sinners. But the scriptures say that all have sinned : even a child is known by his doings, wnether his ways are pure ; and foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child. Ah that is all very true, but there is no sin in their hearts yet poor dears. Then I much fear you have never yet been brought to feel yourself a lost and perishing sinner. Me ! I thank God I am no sinner, I never sinned in my life ! ! To a few other questions, she returned answers shewing evidently she wished I would either hold my tongue or go. Prayed for grace and strength, and laid before her as forcibly and plainly as I could, the awful state of her soul, and warned her to flee from the wrath to come, to the Saviour. Her husband, coming in, evinced the same totally dark state, left some tracts and m vith hild the ir for can llieve ined lever lever Ithat Uher lof a Iheir et I LO a I she race Ls I Iflee came away. They have been twenty years in the country, ten here. JANUARY. Thursday 26th. Visited ei^ht families : found much tern- Eoral distress, owine to the badness of the crops last season ; ut more spiritual distress, (though, alas ! little felt) owinc; to the barrenness of stony hearts : tlie seed sown (though there has been but little of that) having fallen on the way side^ or upon rocky ground, &o., so that the word preached has little profited them, not being mixed with faith m them that heard it. After visiting all the families, collected them together in a central house ; read part of the evening service ; preached to them ; sung, at the commencement, a psalm ; and, at the con- clusion, the evening hymn ; pmyed ; and returned to my old quarters for the night. A.mid many mterruptions to which the Missionary is constantly exposod in these cottage meetings ; such as the fidgetiness of restless ill trained children, the noisy efforts of parents and others restraining them, the quarrelling of intrusivt; strange dogs, and in this instance the constant lowing of a lately bom calf in the cellar just under my feet ; yet I was eniiDled (and I felt reason to be thankful for it) to arrest the attention of my congregation (of which a good number were young people) in number about thirty : and I trust I may have been permitted to say something that shall prove a savour of life unto life, to those who heard me. FEBRUARY. Monday 6th. Returned to Leeds township ; visited first and second ranges, two families. Kindly entertained at^ a house where the owner's hospitality was beyond his accommodations. Formed one of a party of eleven that slept in a room about twelve feet by ten. Tuesday 7th. Continued my visiting along the first and second ranges, and crossed on snow shoes, about two miles through a swamp in a heavy snow ; visited six families. Sunday 12th. Preached in the morning at what is called the ♦ * * * settlement, to a congregation of about twenty-five adults, and nearly as many children : so entirely do they seem to have been neglected, and neglected themselves, that there wore only two prayer books among them, and those possessing them did not know how to use them — not a soul knew how to make the responses : I speak this of the fonns of the Church: hereafter when I visit them, I shall be able to say more of their Church (christian) principles. Preached in the afternoon to a pretty good congregation in the school house, on the opposite side of the Lake to that where I preached on Sunday last. Visited in Ireland and Halifax, twenty-five families ; numb' r of bibles, twenty-four ; number in families, one hundred and thiy.j- fi/te ; that can read, setenty-nine ; bibles wanted, one ; application for eight prayer books ; baptized fourteen children ; preached six timis ; examined one school, and distributed a variety of ti-acts. These extracts ought to speak for themselves ; let them, then, speak to the heart of every man, who values the blessine; Ml - i; is mi 222 of public and social worship, who known or cares any thiuf;^ about the worth of the gospel to tho soul. Lot ovcry man wlio (loos not deny tliat ho is accountable for tho fj^oods and talents coiii- initted to him, tuko it into his serious consideration, whether these are not wants which demand all his sympathies, necessities which it is his privilege, no less than his duty to supply, lie may have other and many calls to tho exercise of christian charity, but this is one of a kind which first deserves his attent*::n ; tluM is to supply, as far as man may bo the humble instrument of doing it, the one thing needful, and of what avail is any other kindness ? To what purpose do we pity and give, if, after all, oH<- want is still unsupplied ? If those to whom wo give, ha'"(f not, after all, the tnie riches? If, supplied with every earthly comfort, they have not been begotten again to a lively hope of an inheritance, incorruptible, undefiled,and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for thoso who are kept by the power of Gotl, through faith unto salvation. TJio following handsome and affecting Tribute from the Cobourg Church in Upper Canada, to the Memoi^ of the Hon. and Right Rev. Charles James Stewart, late Bishop of Quebec, is taken from "the Montreal Herald Extract" of Nov. 26th IKM. This the Testimony of those who were Eye-witnesses of his Apostolic Labours, forms therefore a suitable Addition to Volume the principal object of which is, t,o circulate more a generally a knowledge of the unvarying Zeal and Virtues of this Primitive Bishop, and Destitution of his Diocese. I. Rest— Christian "Warrior ! rest — the War is past, Rest — for the fight is fought, The battle bravely won ; Death is disarm'd — the Enemy — the last — Yields to the strength supplied . By God's victorious Son ! No more thy cheering voice Shall marshall for the field ; r ' That practised Arm no more ' ::;• , The Spirits' Sword shall wield ; ■ > , ' , Our honour'd Chief no more shall need ,& : . >: . Faith's all protecting Shield — Rest, Christian Warrior — rest. II. Rest — faithful Shepherd! rest, your task is done Rest — for your Pastor saith ; — To me the Charge resign — True to the Trust, thou good and faithful one ; \ Enter my heavenlyfold, * :. Partake of Bliss Divine. .\- '- ^^-^^ 223 Tho Streams to wliicl) thou orst Wu8 wout my flock to lead, TI>e PostureH whoro by thee My Slicep were taught to food, Aro all HuroaHsed by hij^hor Joys For thee by Love decreed Rebt, fuitliful Shepherd ; rest. III. Rest — wakeful Watchman ! rest, tlie ni{{ht is patit, Rest — for a glorious Day Bursts on thy weariea Eyes ! 8pent wujB the night in Vigil, Prayer and Fast, Lest Zion to the foe Uhould fall a Sacrifice. Rest — where no ruthless Storm Thy Watchfire can destroy ; Rest — where no oinbush'd foe God's Israel can annoy ; Securely rest in perfect peace, In Israel's Keeper', i J oy ! Rest — Wakeful Watchman I rest. IV. ' Rest — pll^jrim Bishop ; rest — thy toils arc o'er, Rest — for the Great High Priest ; The Bishop of thy Soul Stayeth thy Pilgrimage for evermore ; Run is tliy rugged Race And gam'd is Glory's Goal ! Thou guileless Man of God ! Thou venerable Priest ! Unnumbered Works of Love Thy Righteousness attest. Apostle of the Western Wilds — Thy Ministry was blest, Rest — Pilgrim Bishop ! res*. v. Rest — on Th.o Saviour rest thy rev'rend head — Rest — thou who ne'er desired Labour or Loss to shun — Old at three score, and gathered to the dead ! Thy Glass of rolling years How prematui-ely run ! — Thus God to us appoints ^ " A clouded, doirksome, day ; ' ' ' Thus God from ills to come The righteous takes away ; ■ Yet to her Fathers' Will resigned The Church bereaved doth say ; — Rest — Soldier — Shepherd — Pilgrim — Priest — Friend — Father — Worn-out Watcher ; rest — Sleep there in Jesus — on thy Saviour's breast ! Oclvber—l8'i7. E. IX I I !t APPENDIX. Oniif of Letter from the Iter. II. Grai$ett^ Secretary to the Society eit>.'' kithtul at Toronto " /or Convertimj and Citnlizinj the Indians, and I^roixtijat'uiif the Ootuvd among the dettitute »ettler$," t I). WaddiioK^rclatire to the future proper epiecojHiU I'jrpeniliture of the Upper Canadian IraveUiny Mil to the Iter. W. J. ^ I VMnagement and expenditure of the Upper Canadian TrawUiny Minion Fund, and t/u! nupport nnd payment of the " Stewart Miuionif* at appointed by the late Hon. ami Itiijht liev. Charles James Stewart, Lord Bishop of Quebec. Dated from Toronto, Uvper Canada, June 22, 1837- Rev. Sir, — At the desire of the Lord Bishop of Montreal, I write to int'onn you of the arranproments which have been mudo by his Lordship and the society, &c., in reference to the missionaries resident in Canada, whose salaries are chari^ble to the funds raised by your exertions in England. The loUow- ini; is an extract from a letter of the Bishop of Montreal to me us their Secretary. Qu^e, AftrU Ath, 1837. Dear Grassett, — I ought to have bejinin " Rev. 8i,j'," as it is in fact an ofiicial communication whicik I have to make, but I presume that you can charge yourself with officially ascertain- ing whether the cetitral society, if I may so call it, at Toronto, for proi>agating, &c., will be disposed to undertake the expendi- ture of the funds raised in England by the Rev. Mr. Wadailove, and to pay the missiouaries \vliom he has sent out, or may con- tinue to send out to the Bishop. Upon the departure of the Bishop of Quebec for England I wrote to Mr. W. and told him that I did not expect that he would confide to me the distribu- tion of his funds, as he had confided them to the hands of his friend the Bishop of Quebec, and that I wished these mission- aries to draw directly upon himself — to this he strongly objects, as tending in his opinion to weahen the bond of connection and dependence which ought to subsist between the Bishop and the niissionaries on the spot, and he urges the expediency of making the payments either through me, or through the society at Toronto acting in concert with me. All that I should wish is that when any fresh arrangements (for engaging new missionaries, ur augmenting the stipend of those already employed, or making up deficiencies under any particular circumstances) I should have communication of them before they are made final. As Mr. Green is waiting for information respecting the source to which he is to look m future for his payments, and I am also desirous of writing as soon as possible to Mr. W., I shall be obliged if you will take the earliest opportunity to bring this matter under the consideration of the society. It will of course follow that the location of any additional missionaries sent out 225 iission- narles, lakin^ should ig the land I shall Ig this lourse It out by Mr. Waddilovo will bo a matter to bo d4'lil>orat«'d iij)on by Iho Bociuty- Ho^uvo mo Ac, G. J. MONTllEAL. Rov. H.J. GniflHott, 8o<;rctary of tho Society for Civiliziii)^ and Converting tlio Indians and Propagating tho Gospel among the destitute settlers in Upper Canada. U£PLY. Toronto, mil Ajril, Uiy;. Mv DKAn IjORD, — I bog to acknowledge the reenipt of yuur letter dated 4th inst., and tu inform you that I broiiglit the sub- ject of Mr. Waddilove's comnr.'.nication before the mjumging eommitteo at their quarterly mooting on Saturday last. I am directed to intimato to your Lordship their willingness to aect'du to Mr. Waddilove's proposal, and to pay tiie salaries of the missionaries ehargeablo to his account, as soon as the necessary funds shall have been transmitted to the society's treasurer at Toronto, Alex. Wood, Esij. I am further inytructod to inform you that tho society are fully sensible of the propriety of con- ferring with your Lordshii> in any new arrangement aft'ecting tho aitpointmtsnt of missionaries, and that your Lordship's re- £14 18 'A J. D. Waddilove | Remitted to the society's treasurer by the ) 1 70 , , ., Bishop of Montreal j ''" '^ ^ 193 !J & Dr. half year's salary of Rov. Thomas | ^o ^ ^ Green, to Feb. 1837 ) "^ Balance remaining in treasurer's hands currency £1 43 Ti I shall be happy to furnish /ou with any additional infor- mation you may desire, and hoping that you will find the above correct and satisfactory. I remain. Rev. Sir, your faithful humble servant, H. J. GRASSETT, Secretary to the Society for civilising and converting the Indians, and propagating the gospel among the ' destitute settlers in Upper Canada. TotheRev.W.J.D.W. LetUir from thu Rev. H. J. Graetettf Secretary to the Society Jbr Con- terting and Cmlizing Hie Indians and Propagating the Gospel at » Toronto, to the Ret. W. J. D. Waddilove. Dated Toronto, 30th Dec, 1837. Rev. Sir, — I beg to acknowledg^e the receipt of your letter of 11th June and 12th Sept. last, which I have had the pleasure X 3 226 ^1 . ,r of layinw before the Manaper Province is divided, and it is truly gratifying to find from his reports with what thankfulness his visits have been received, and how earnestly their repetition has been implored : how desirous the members of the Clnirch have shewn theniselves of being organized under his direction, of erecting places of worship, and establishing schools for religious instruction. The first experiment has been so eminently success- ful, as regards the single district in which it was tried, that the Society are most anxious to make a second, could they bo en- abled so to do ; and they are persuaded that their brethren of England could not confer a boon more inestimable upon the Destitu^v; Settlors wlio are members of the Established Church, than that of assisting to effect this measure. Should this, by the Divine blessing and their generous co-oi)eration, be accomplished, Ten Districts will still remain to be supplied ; and their necessi- ties are such as to be daily crying aloud for relief to the Society, wJiose resources are altogether inadequate to respond to the call, liOt the benevolent friends of the Establishment at home consi- der how great a tide of emigi-ation is setting in for the Canadas, how many of their communion must necessarily be carried away with it to these shores, and in penetrating our forests, leave be- hind them the blessed ministrations of the Cluu'ch in which they have been nurtured. 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James llfice, Cai- It may perhaps be considered in some measure, that these two lists are an unnecessary addition to the expence of the book, but as tho object of the publication was the (/nicral benefit of Canada, rather than the advantage of a fund, conducted by the labours of an individual ; it was determined, by tho advice of friends, that the lists formed a fitting part of the plan, in order to shew that a desire to ameliorate the destitution of the Emi- grants, pervaded maui/ and distant parts of this country. As the publication of " the Stewart Missions" is at the general expence of " tho Upper Canadian Stewart Travelling Mission Fund" — and for the advantage of the purposes of that Fund, if any advantage arises from the sale, the subscribers to the book may fairly be considered to that amount, subscribers to it, for the liberal sui)port which the intended publication has re- ceived from them, in a great measure secures the Fund from any risk of ultin\ate loss. In presenting this book to the public, a ta.sk which nothing but his deep sense of tlio necessity of the case, and an earnest desire to shew that the destitution of Canada is not chargeable upon tho memory of the late excellent Bishop, would have in- duced him to undertake, (and for which the Editor feels his own unfitness, as well as ho knows his want of inclination to appear before the public in any matter,) he regiu-ds it hi.s duty to add his most grateful thanks for tiie unlookod for supi)ort which his en- deavours to aid tho late estimable Bishop, have received — and further, he considers that support a bond upoL him for the utmost exertions he can make, and trusts that while ii'e and opportunity are spared to him, he will not be found wanting, in the .same holy cause, should it be requisite to continue the publication of the (/anadian Journals, or to take other steps for awaken- ing public attention to this deeply important and interesting subject. Beacon (irange, March 2nd, \Q'M\. ' m r, 248 LATKST POSTCniPT, RECEIVED MAnC'H 27. Eiyhth Letter from the Ree. Tho». Green, Steirart TrareUing Miisionart/, Loudon District. Dated Loudon, V. (\, Feb. 19, 1830. Deau Sin, — I liavo boon prcvontitd writing; sooner, having been busily employed, in addition to my usual labours, making np my second year's journal for the forthcoming rejmrtofthe Toronto Society. I consider it much more interesting than the last, and regret there was not time to send it to you for " Tho btewart Missions." It comprises a greater variety of incidents and details — tho labours of a more extended mission. I send yon, however, tho letter of remarks with Avhich I accompanied It, as it gives a succinct account of tho wants of the district, founded upon the exjjerienco of tho two years. And I will send you either the copy of tho journal now at Toronto, or tlie nrinted copy, the first o])portimity. Since my last communication wo have been threatened with all tlio evils of a foul and unnatural rebellion, from Avhichnot our foresight, but tlie good jjrovidenco of God rt/one, delivered us. I suppose you are aware that the Home and London Districts were the only disaffected parts of the Upper Province. I was not much surprised, as from per- sonal observation in the various parts of the country which I visited as Travelling JNIissionary, I can ascribe the existing spirit of insubordination simply to one. cause — the absolute lack of sound scriptural education, and faithful preaching. A largo body of the disallected are Universalists, whose teaching may ho truly and briefly dt'scribed — blessed aro they who die in their sins, and whose practice in tl»e various relations of life, amj)ly verifies this to be their doctrine, I believe nearly two-thirds of the prisoners at present confined in the jail here aro connected with this most unscrii)tural body. Not a few also of tlie Quakers of Norwich township have been suspected ; and very many j)ro- fe$sed Baptists have been found arrayed in the ranks against their Sovereign Liege f^ady tlie Queen. I am happy to bo able to say, that as far as 1 can learn, (and I have pretty good means) tlio Weskn'an Methodists hero, as connected with tho British Wes- leyans, have all rallied on the side of order and good government, and I am alf^o happy to say that J know nut of one member of the Chnrch of England, nor have 7 heard of an >/, where my i)ersonal know- ledge does not extend, being detected in aiding or abetting this uuTiatural and unwarrantable outbreak ; but it can be alleged of some who at home enjoyed the outward means of grace under her shadow, and yet since their settlement in tliis country, being deprived of any stated ministrations, have become totally indif- ferent to any and every form of Christian worship. May this fact, coming under the notice of the Home Government, be in- strumental, under Divine Providence, in directing their thoughts more pointedly to the deplorably destitute condition of the poor emigrants, and may it influence them speedily to make more ex- tensive and proportionate provision for the maintenance and spread of true religioTi, than has been hitherto aiForded. For }iJ49 "H 27. g Miitionanj, b. 19, 1830. oner, havinjr )Hr.s, making ro])ort of the in;,' than the )u tor " The of iiKiidonts iion. I send ,ccomj)anied the district, 1 I will send tlie nrinted nication wo id unnatural I i)rovidenco !iro that tho 'ted parts of IS from per- itry which I ho existing hsoluto lack ff. A largo ling may bo lie in their fe, amply -thirds of connected Quaker3 many prn- iiinst their il)h; to say, eans) tho v7/>s7t Wes- )vernraent, hf. Church al know- ttinir this / (/ alleged of ace under itr}', being ally indif- May this ent, be in- thoughts ' the j)oor more ex- ance and led. For some weeks in various parts of tlie district, so great was tlio ex- citement tha( there was no travelling with .safety, and in tho few places wiiich I did endeavour to visit not mauv came out to hear the word. Some being called out to servo in the militia, others being busily occupied in chopping wood, in order to leave a supply for tlic^r families, daily expecting to be themselves also called out for service. Althougli great excitement still prevails, I hope that soon wo shall be cheered again with tin; blessing of undisturbed tranrpiillity. Each days resitlence in this country makes the spiritual wants more apparent. Home tiiiu* siiic(! re- turning from a remote part of the township of London, I tra- velled with a person who had been for some years ntsideiit in this country ; among the various topics of onr conversation, (he advantage to be derived from Wabbath schools and Sabbath {ser- vices was introduced ; on which he observed " In our i)art wo " have no service on the day of rest, and it gi-ieves me to per- '* cejve tho manner in which Sunday is constantly desecrated — " tho neighbours indeed assemble in each other's houses, but it " is only to talk about their farms and such like." Hiving preached the other da\ near Missouri, I met with an aged fe- male from Hull, who had come a considerable distance to atteiul divine service. I iiupiired how long she had Ikm'ii in thecounti y < She replied nine years, and then mentioned the sad privation she and her family laboured under in the total absence of divine worship. She al.so stated that \\\)u\\ one occasion the son of one of her neighbours came to her uj)on a Tuesday, asking whether that day was not Sunday, so completely was the retui-n of the Lord's Day forgotten amongst them, owing to the want of stated services. It is, however, cheering to witness the anxiety wit- nessed in many instances to attend the means of grace, when of- fered to them. 1 was lately driving towards tlie Huron tract, to keep an appointment, and was recognised upon the way by a person on horsel>ack ; having enquired the place and the hour at which I intended to hold divine service, he at once relinquished the obji'ct of his ride, althougli within a short distance of the l)lace to which busine:iS was carrying him, and accompanied me back, riding nearly ten miles, to attend the ])ublic worship of (rod. On the (ith of February, the day of thanksgiving for our deliverance from the evils of rebellion, I liaver was for a moment my intention to relincpiish the charfj;e in which the late dear liisho]) ])laced mo, until my enL;a,y;euient with you and your friends had terminated, apprehending that by so doin^ J mi^ht disappoint or inconvenience you, or even occasion a temporary Btop in the " Stewart ^Mission." Althou<;h under present eircum stances a fixed mission would be desirable, (indeed iinder an any circumstances few constitutions could stand for a muc lonp^er period the travelling dtitios) I should be extremely sorry that the Stewart Mission should want a labourer, and thero.oro, (should such be ynir wish) I shall not abandon my post until you can procure one suitable to your own views, in my place — and believe me, whatever person you send out, I shall feel to- wards him as a brother, and shall render him all the assistance in my power — and hope to accompany him through the district in his first general circuit over the field of his future labours. I sincerely pray God may greatly prosper the work which ho led our revered Bishop and you to commence, and out of a small be- ginning cause great things to spring forth. I shall eo Mr. Flood m a f ew days, and will acrpiaint him with you wishes regarding his letters ; and in case you should determine here- after to bring out a second volume, you may rely upon it that if spared, I will not fail (however circumstanced) to collect and transmit to you, all the details likely to be useful or interesting which fall within my own labours, and also to supply you with any other matter I can glean. Since I finished this letter our excitement has begun again, in anticipation of an attack from the rebels, joined by the Ame- ricans. It is noAv said that they have crossed the lines in the west, at Port Sarnia — if so, we may look for a march direct upon London. There are five hundred of our regxdar troops at Maiden, sixty miles fi'om Sarnia, with a few pieces of artillery, and also a large body of volunteers. ]May the Lord avert from us the horrors of'^war with the States, but it is now spoken of as in- evitable. I remain, dear Sir, ; . . - &c. &c. &c. THOMAS GREEN. To the Kev. W. J. P. Waddilove. ^ »'/ 251 >d by my t tli(> iin- '■r his Inst iiulution, .'mt'i!il)or qiifssioii It'.viro, all ay bt) ac- wlioro I ro from viiiL' scr- iiff soino liuu; c'on- l my np- ot be too was f(»r a I the late unci your ; J mi;ri)t Miiporary t circmn- iider any a inucn oly sorry herci'oro, lost until V place — 1 feel to- ssistance district ours. I ho led mall be- 00 Mr. wishes here- that if oct and sresting ou with ap;ain, s .A.me- in the t upon lalclen, 1 also a the »'» lie us as m- iEN. COPY or MH, OREEN'i I.ETTCn TO THE SECIIETAIIY OF TUB ■OCIUTY AT TOnONTO, ENCI.OSKD IN THE ABOVE. Ihtt.d Lomlon, Jan. \iZ, \\\\\W. Rev. Sin,— III compliance with your request, 1 foiwurd my journal for the nocoiuI your; that f«tr the previous, endiii;^ in M»)vembtr, UKKJ, I traii^niittcd to Mr. Waddilove Home time ajro, for tlu' iiiformatiitii of IiIh frit-iids. |''()r the first twelve mouliis, in a('e(ir'ilan(.'(> with th;re;,'ations J had forim-d nni>ht, in the absence of the ministrations of our Clmrcli, unite themselves to s«)me of the slrauj^ely varyiiijj dissentinir bodies around them. I was re- ceived in every place with the {greatest apj)arent pleusuiv, and many warmly ex])reHsed their delij,dit in the ant:ei|»ation of once aijairi enjoying tiie services which they had attendtrd ami loved in tlieir mother land. I never left them \ij)on any occasion without receivinj; the most urffcnt invitations to return as soon and as frefpiently as my engap^enients in other townships would admit. In some of their settlements, many who had been a loiij^ time coimecteil with Dissenters, entirely owmg to the want of means sui)plied by the Church, j)rofessed their willinj^ness to return to her fold, and more than once was 1 assured tiiat never sliould they have left it, had they only been favoured with a clergyman to resiil' amongst them on their first Koltlenient in this country. In Butford n«'per Canadian Travelling Mission Fund, and from the manner in which these, and some other little works of my own, have been received, 1 am led to think, that I might, with much advantage to the cause, establish a lending library, such as is usually attached to Sabbath schools at home. I regret that my own means do not permit my extend- ing the collection, so as to render h of general avail through my circuit. Since my location here, my visits have extended to the ad- jacent townships of Biddidph, M'Gilivray, Osborne, and Mis- souri, in all of which, I am sure, from my own experience, and the professions of the people, a resident clergyman could collect very large congregations of Church families ; their present spiritual destitution leaves them most lamentably open to the pernicious and anti-christian doctrines which are daily and actively disseminated by the busy agents of Satan. On Mr. Cronyn's return, (which is sjiortly expected) the Lord permitting, 1 shall again resume m}' visits in the field of my first labours ; and earnestly do I long for the time, Avhen the numerous settlers there, will not be dependent on my poor services alone, but may enjoy supplies proportionate to their needs. According to my own judgment, I shall say that at least seven resident ministers could find ample spheres for their most zealous labours in the townships Avhich I have already visited, were they placed in the following manner — one at Port Burwell (where there is a neat church and parsonage house) and Vienna, both in the township of Bayham, one at Dereliam, one at Nor- wich, one at liurford, one at Walpole and Itainham, one at Os- borne and M'Gilivray, one at Biddulph and Missouri, two in the township of London, In the above arrangement I have not included the tomi of London, as I trust that ere long the Lord maybe pleased to restore to the people of this place their absent pastor built Tip in all holiness, and more tlian ever desirous to devote the many talents with which his Heavenly Father has endued him to his master's glory. Were these places which I have named favoured with the fixed ministrations of our church, what vast tracts of this immense district would still continue destitute of the outward means of grace, M'ith their necessities constantly increasing from the constant influx of emigrants. The harvest truly is great — may the great head of the church soon send forth abundance of labourers. I have the honour to remain, &c. &c. &c. THOMAS GREEN. To the Rev, H, Grassctt, Secrctai y, &c. kc. Toronto. f f Nevrca«tle.„pon-Tyne : Printed ^^TT^^^Zl^^^^Z^ Journal Office. •^mmmmm ^""'mm'mmmmi^ 1 • i ■ I , j-»^^.7r'"-''''^' LATKLY PUBLISMEl), BY B. FELLOWES, LUUGATE HILL, LONDON, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UP1>E11 CANADIAN TllA YELLING MISSION FUND, SACKED PASTIMES. ALSO, DAYS OF DARKNESS, AND OTHER POEMS, BY THE REV. JAMES LAWSON, M.A., Vicav of UurlmutiBtrr, ilinrolnsljiie.