CONTENTS.

ABSTRACT of missionary operations in the world,

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CHAP. I.-Departure from New York-Divine service on board-Isl-

and of St. Paul--Amsterdam-Sandal-wood island-Ombay passage

-Islands of Flores, Solor, Lomblem, Ombay, Timor, Cambing, Baby

-Early Catholic missions on these islands-Portuguese Xavier-

Dutch conquests-Missions-Zeal of early missionaries- Declen-

sion of eighteenth century-Present mission of Dutch on Timor,

Rotti, Letty, Moa, Kesser, and Roma-Banda sea and island-Ar-

roo group, Booro-Amboyna, Mr. Kam-Manippa-Ternati-Ef-

forts of Netherlands' Missionary Society-New Guinea, Waijoo-

Plan for the conversion of these islands-Pelew islands and na-

tives.
31

CHAP. II.-Chinese fishing boats-Formosa-Ladrone islands-Chi-

nese pilots-Lintin-Opium trade-Macao-Description and histo-

ry of city-Catholicism—Superstitions—Passage in small Chinese

boat to Whampoa-Foreign shipping-Objects on the way-Night

scene-Arrival at Canton-Dr. Morrison,

59

CHAP. III.-Description of Canton and its vicinity—Religions of Chi-

na- -Appearance of women-Beggars-Foreign factories-Open

space before them-Appearance of river-Crowds of boats-Island

of Hainam-Chinese temple-Chinese merchants-Mode of speak-

ing English-Men and women,
75

CHAP. IV.-Worship in English-Ah-see-Monthly concert-Preach-
ing at Whampoa-Whampoa island-French do., Danes do., Pro-

cessions, burial, hymenial and religious--Leang Afa--Drama-Wa

tune's day-Macao--Procession--Return to Canton--Houses of

Hong merchants-Illuminated boats-Ceremonies in the city ballad

singing-Crowds of natives--Decorations of streets--god of

fire,

105

CHAP. V.-Female infanticide-Condition of women-Cruelty of pun-

ishments--Number and condition of prisoners,
133

CHAP. VI.--Missionary labors at Canton and Whampoa-Appeal in

behalf of China-What ought to be done,

139

CHAP. VII.-Passage to Java-Mode of dealing with sailors-Ameri-

can sailors-Impropriety of sending boys to sea-No object gained

-Cochin-China-Sumatra,

151

CHAP. VIII.--Angier-Journey to Batavia-Traveling-Wildness of

country-Large estate-Batavia--Mr. Medhurst-Java as a mis-

sionary field-Population-Language-Chief towns-The mission-

ary's daily labors-Chinese--Hospital-Market-places-Prison--

Chinese new year--Popular deities-Infanticide in China-Visit to

a bazaar in the country to distribute tracts-Interview with Cochin-

Chinese-Catholicism in Cochin China--Tour to another market-

place--Protestant Portuguese settlement--Service in Dutch church

-Chinese sacrifice at the graves of their relatives-Chinese ceremo-

ny of passing through fire-Mission schools--Malayan do.-Visit

to Bitenzorg, the residence of the governor, and labors there-Re-

marks on Java,
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CHAP. IX.-Passage to Singapore-Sumatra, different states-Cus-

toms-Religion-Singapore--Missionaries--Passage to Siam in

company with Mr. Tomlin-Arab ship-Conduct of Mohammedan

sailors-Coast of Malayan peninsula-Passage up the Meinam-

Appearance of Siamese-Bankok-Disappointment in not meeting

Gutzlaff-Portuguese consul-R. Hunter, Esq.,

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CHAP. X.-Description of Siam-City of Bankok-Variety of inhab-
itants-Enslaved condition of multitudes, their misery and vice-

Religion of Budha-Priests-Religion of Chinese, Burmese, Pe-

guins, Malays, Portuguese--First Protestant missionaries-Visit to

Pra Klang-Missionary houses-Medical depository-Native sim-

plicity-Visit of princes-Interesting interview with priest-Other

priests-Cambodjian prince-Cambodjia as missionary ground—

Sacred month-Illuminations-King's visit to the temples-Splen-

did procession of barges-Overflow of the Meinam-Affecting case

of Chinese youth—Sabbath worshipers-Heathen's cruelty-Some

fruits of labor-Funeral array-Splendid temples and idols-Close

of first visit to Siam-Caution to readers of missionary journals, 211

CHAP. XI.-Passage to Singapore-Mr. Thomsen-Description of

Singapore-Importance as mission station-Printing-Schools--

Visit along coast--Passage to Malacca--Town of Malacca--An-

glo-Chinese college--- Missionaries---Schools--Resident-Return

to Singapore-Embarkation for Siam-China junk--Straitened

apartments-Dull passage--Sailors--Idolatry-Efforts to restrain

them--Tringano--Squall—Loss of Chinese vessels-Degraded in-

habitants of Malayan peninsula-Arrival—Ignorance of heathen-

Custom-house officers,

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CHAP. XII.-General view of second visit to Siam-Supplying Chi-

nese junks with books-Missionary labors-Little congregation-

Medical practice-Condition of some patients-Conduct of servants

-Convert of Gutzlaff-Sacred season-Prince Chaw Fah-Ar-

rangement with Prince-Swimming child-Malayan captives—

Mode of preserving dead-Superstition in regard to evil spirits, &c.

-Interesting priest-Most common language of Siam-Chinese

languages-Mode of studying-Last Sabbath service-Appointment

of expounder-Juthia-Chantibun-Note containing baptism of

some since,
283

CHAP. XIII.-Passage to Singapore-Visit to Rhio-Description of

Rhio-Death and character of Rev. R, Burn-Labors at Singapore

-Illness-Embarkation for England-Changes at Singapore-

Note,

311

CHAP. XIV.-Borneo-Foreign settlers-Aborigines called Dyaks---

Degradation and cruelty-Passion for human heads-No celebra-

tion without them-Ideas of religion-Brutal condition of northern

tribes-Borneo as missionary ground-Dutch station,

321

CHAP. XV. Celebes-Languages-Religion-Mandhaar-Mode of

life-Mamoojoo-Rajahs-Pirates-Missionary station under Neth-

erlands society-Island of Sooloo-Mindano-Palawan,

331

CHAP. XVI.-Philippine islands--Spanish possessions-Extent-Value

-Inhabitants-Influence of Catholic priests-Superstitions,

339,

CHAP. XVII.-Loo Choo islands-Number-Size-Scenery-Inter-

esting inhabitants-Laws-Language-Religion-Gutzlaff's visit-

Importance of having missionary ships,

347

CHAP. XVIII.--Japan-Description-Towns-Laws-Language-

Religions-Labors of Jesuits,

355

CHAP. XIX.-St. Helena-Conclusion-Talent entrusted to Chris-

tians-United and more vigorous efforts necessary—Address to

ministers on behalf of missions-Zeal of Jesuits-Students of The-

ology-Importance of colonies—Address to physicians-Pious mer-

chants-Ladies-Wealth-All classes-Necessity of co-operation

in those at home-Mothers-Teachers,

365

Various opinions have been advanced respecting he exact population of the world. From recent investigations in China, and other eastern countries which may be regarded the principal scenes of human life, there is every reason to conclude that nine hundred or a thousand millions of souls is the most correct estimate.

Of this number two hundred and twenty millions inhabit Europe. About one hundred and twenty millions make up the various kingdoms and tribes of Af

Forty millions is the probable census of North and South America, --while the immense residue, amounting to six hundred millions or more, inhabit the vast empires, and kingdoms, and islands of Asia.

Of the inhabitants of the world, about six hundred millions are Pagans; one hundred and fifty millions are Mohammedans; three millions are Jews, and two hundred millions are nominal Christians.

When we analyze the proportion of nominal Christians, we discover that one hundred and twenty mill