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temperance was something more disreputable. In many places the Sabbath was more respected, and habits of sobriety were increasing. But, religiously viewed, the state of the people was, to a great extent, deplorable. Pious individuals and families lamented their want of spiritual privileges. Multitudes, of a different character, "cared for none of these things." Many faithful missionaries and ministers were needed in that region.

In the southeasterly counties, the Rev. Abraham Scott was fourteen weeks in the missionary service. The people generally professed a desire to enjoy the preaching of the Gospel. In sundry places he observed a more punctual attendance on public worship, than when he had been among them formerly. He was convinced, that family visiting constituted a very useful branch of missionary labor. It is animating to the truly pious. It is calculated to lead others, and especially the young, to serious thoughtfulness. Some of the families were well informed on the subject of religion. This fact he viewed as happy evidence of faithfulness in parental instruction. In very many families, however, there was a degree of ignorance which placed them nearly on a level with the heathen of the wilderness. The indigence of the people at large rendered it impossible for them, at present, to support the regular institutions of Christianity. Those that composed the considerate portion of the population felt truly grateful, and expressed many thanks, for the favors they had received from Missionary, and Bible, and Tract Societies. Numbers felt the importance and the duty of their own exertions. One distinguished Christian, recently deceased, had bequeathed two thousand dollars to assist in accomplishing the objects of the Bible Society. The Rev. William R. Gould has a pastoral charge in Gallipolis. Eight weeks were the whole time that he could devote to labor as a missionary. A part of these he spent among the destitute settlements not far distant from the people of his charge. During the remainder he was employed on the opposite side of the river in Virginia.-No general revivals appeared in any place that he visited. In several instances, however, the divine blessing evidently attended the preaching of divine truth. Some sinners were hopefully brought to repentance. Some Christians were refreshed and invigorated. The progress of error seemed, in some measure, to be checked. But the ardent hopes which he had indulged, a few years before, were realized only in a very small degree. He had found that region abounding in vice, infidelity, ignorance, fanaticism and a sectarian spirit. These evidences of depravity still continued extensively to produce their pestilent fruits. On the other hand, encouraging circumstances were seen in a respectful attendance at public worship, when opportunities were enjoyed, and in very great improvements derived from the Sabbath school.

INDIANA AND ILLINOIS.

The Rev. Orin Fowler spent a year as a missionary to those distant branches of the North American republic. The increase of population, there, has probably few parallels on the globe. The inhabitants are from all the states, per haps, in the Union; and from the different nations of Europe. They have carred with them, of course, that diversity of opinions and habits, social, moral and religious, which characterize the countries where they respectively originated. As they are to form one great community, it must be obviously of vast moment, that they early enjoy the best means of instruction, especially in religion. To themselves, therefore, and to future generations, the labors of evangelical, and able, and faithful missionaries must be, in the highest degree, important. Mr. Fowler became very deeply impressed with a sense of this truth. But as his opinions and illustrations have been already published and extensively circulated, the Trustees deem it unnecessary to specify them in this narrative. They would only say that they notice, with much satisfaction, the affectionate attention with which he, and their other missionaries in that region, were received by the people. A divine blessing, they devoutly trust, has accompanied the few efforts they have yet been able to put forth for the good of souls in those distant fields. Nor would they omit to record a signal instance of kindness experienced by Mr. Fowler in the gift of a very valuable horse, speedily presented him, after it was understood that, by a disastrous event, he had lost his own. The Trustees felt the more disposed to mention the kindness and liberality manifested in this bene

ficent act, because they have so recently begun to send the Gospel of salvation to that remote people. They also behold in it evidence, that the inhabitants of those states do highly estimate and earnestly desire the labors of good and faithful missionaries. It encourages them to persevere in their exertions, to promote the best interests of their fellow men in those new sections of their country.

The Rev. Nathan B. Derrow has been employed, a longer time, in that wide and interesting field. His labors, the last year, were much interrupted by sickness. He was not favored with strength to labor but thirty-one weeks, as a missionary. He travelled, and visited, and preached, as he judged would be most useful in both Indiana and Illinois. In the moral state of the people, a large, much appeared that demanded lamentation and pity. He found numbers of the respectable inhabitants, who deplored their destitute condition, and who would be forward, were there any prospect of success, in exertions to procure and support the enjoyment of evangelical privileges. In the course of two years he has formed several churches in the State of Indiana. Those churches were increasing. He was received, in every instance, with kindness and respect. Notwithstanding the indifference to religion which great multitudes manifested, and the abounding wickedness of many, the moral aspect was less gloomy, than it had appeared at that earlier period, in which his labors there commenced. There was a growing attention to the institutions of the Gospel; and he frequently found individuals, who seemed to be subjects of genuine experience.

In a portion of the same field, the Rev. Isaac Reed was employed eight weeks. He had an engagement, for the greater part of his time, with the people of New Albany. The more he became acquainted with the moral state of that country. the more deeply was he impressed with the necessity of able missionaries there. The character of the community was now forming. They would soon be able themselves to do something for the attainment of moral and religious instruction. At present they could do little or nothing. He found small, but attentive congregations, and a listening ear. Much gratitude was expressed to missionaries, and to those by whose benevolence they were sent. Amidst abounding ungodliness many were eagerly solicitous to hear preaching. Some were hungering for the bread of life. The value of Christian institutions was rising in public estimation.

MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA.

The Trustees have employed but one missionary in this region the year past. The Rev. Samuel Royce had a commission for as much time as he could set apart for that service. He found only a few weeks, having been engaged to a particular people. The weeks in which he labored as a missionary he spent chiefly in the counties of Jefferson and Wilkinson. As seen by the spiritual eye, the region was desolate; nor could he perceive any prospect of immediate improvement.

TERRITORY OF MISSOURI.

It is only a small amount of labor that the Trustees have had it in their power to afford the destitute people of that Territory. The Rev. Salmon Giddings was sent thither, a few years since, and has continued, with much diligence, a series of labors for the instruction of the people. A large proportion of his time has been spent, by particular engagement, in St. Louis. The last year he labored as a missionary about fourteen weeks. His travels were in various directions, and, in some instances, extended a considerable distance from St. Louis. He repeatedly crossed the Mississippi, and preached and administered ordinances in the State of Illinois. On each side of the river, he found much to encourage and animate him. Solicitude to hear the Gospel, and to enjoy its privileges statedly, was increasing. Laborers from other missionary societies had arrived in the Territory. He felt, that his hands were much strengthened by their coming. A blessing seemed to attend the preaching of God's word. A pleasing number in the Territory had hopefully become the subjects of renewing grace. Several churches were formed, and frequently received additions. More laborers, very VOL. XVI.

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many more were needed. "The fields were already white." The greater was the number of laborers who came, the stronger seemed to be the desire of the people, that more still would come.

In this Territory, the Rev. John Matthews has been commissioned to labor six months.

At West Hartford, lately, the Rev. Hezekiah Hull was ordained an evangelist, and received a commission to labor in the State of Louisiana. He cannot, long before this, have arrived in the field assigned him.

A few weeks since, the Rev. Ahab Jinks received a commission to labor in the State of Indiana. He is, probably now in, or near, that important portion of the new and destitute settlements.

Such, brethren and friends, is the view, which the Trustees are able to give, of the manner in which they have applied the charities of the Christian public, another year. The subject of Sabbath schools is highly interesting. They remark here, that, excepting in a few instances, such schools are not mentioned in the missionary journals, beyond the statements made in the foregoing narrative. From this silence it may, perhaps, be inferred, that these promising methods of doing good have not yet been very generally adopted, along the western and southwestern frontiers. It seems probable, also, that their adoption and successful operation in the wilderness is, with few exceptions, impracticable.

But the Trustees, on a review of the year, devoutly congratulate the friends of Zion. They bless the Lord for what has been done. To him be the praise. It is their joy in this remarkable day to unite their humble efforts with those of multitudes in every protestant land, for the advancement of his glorious cause. They deem it unquestionable, that, by promoting the temporal, and especially the eternal interests of great numbers among the destitute, unspeakable good has been accomplished, and continues to be accomplished,by the Missionary Society of Connecticut and its benevolent supporters. For the useful labors of missionaries sent and sustained by the charities of the people in this State, the warmest expressions of gratitude and joy have been reiterated from almost every point of our extended frontier.

By the instrumentality of these labors, many benevolent societies have been established. Hardened sinners have been awakened, alarmed, and induced to "fly from the wrath to come." Numerous churches have been formed “on the foundation of the prophets and apostles, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone." Souls rejoicing in the Lord have been admitted to the fellowship of churches previously planted. The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's supper have been administered, to the joy and edification of multitudes. Probably hundreds of schools and thousands of families have been visited and addressed, on subjects of the highest conceivable interest. The sick have been assisted and guided in their meditations. The dying have been commended to the mercy of God. Mourners have been directed to the only source of unfailing consolation. Saints hungering and thirsting after righteousness have been fed. The work of evangelists has been performed through thousands of miles, where souls, in the region and shadow of death, were hastening to eternity. In one word, "To the poor the Gospel has been preached."-Even the human eye, amidst the darkness of this world, can see, that such works of mercy must have a most salutary influence on the welfare of the great human family. Still, the sum total of good accomplished by this Society, in a single year, cannot be seen until disclosed by the light that will shine upon it in the judgment day.

FRIENDS OF CHRIST AND OF SOULS,

The Trustees cannot doubt for a moment, that you rejoice and bless God with them, as you contemplate this animating subject-that you rejoice with them not only in what the divine smiles have enabled the Connecticut Society to accomplish, but equally in what others, devoted to the same holy cause, are enabled to doin Foreign Missions for the salvation of the heathen-in Bible and Tract Societies-and in those countless associations now active in exertions through almost every part of our favored country, and through protestant Christendom, for extending the Redeemer's kingdom. The civilization of the world, and the salva

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tion of souls, are the great objects. They beseeech you-let your joy be attended by unabating perseverance in the work of the Lord. Be the cordial disciples of Christ, and you will love to labor for him. Labor for him-be faithful unto death-and you will receive the crown of life.

JOHN BRACE, Chairman.

PECUNIARY ACCOUNTS OF THE SOCIETY.

Receipts.

Amount of the contribution in May, 1819, through the state,
From other sources than the contributions of May, 1819, viz.
Contributions of 1818, rec. since Jan. 1819.
Contributed in the new settlements,

A bequest of the Rev. George Colton,

Do. of Mrs. Hannah Lewis,

From Benjamin Beecher of Cheshire,

Donations from other individuals and Charit. Societies,

Avails of books sold,

Refunded by the Rev Samuel Royce,

Interest on Notes, Bonds, and Stock,

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Expenditures.

Paid to 33 missionaries for their services,

Various contingent expenses during the year,

The Society has on hand, all belonging to the permanent fund, Books sent to the New Settlements during the year, consisting of bound volumes, tracts and pamphlets,

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BRIEF NOTICES EXTRACTED FROM MR. WINSLOW'S JOURNAL.

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Aug. 1. Sabbath. This day has been very pleasant, and its religious privileges precious. The calm stillness of the morning reminded me of the silent sacredness of the Sabbath in a Christian land, such a Sabbath as I shall probably never enjoy again. I have enjoyed it. The quietness of the Sabbath has long thrown a religiousness over my feelings inexpressibly sweet, and if I have ever felt the preciousness of our religion, it was when I could say,

"In sacred silence of the mind

My heaven, and there my God I find."

At such times I have reflected that the heathen have no Sabbaths, and have thought that the sun of this delightful morning shines very differently on a Christian and on a heathen land. I have wished the privileges of the Sabbath extended, and desired the opportunity of assisting to extend them. Now I desire to bless God for the hope of soon entering upon the work.-Had a pleasant time this evening with the sailors.

2. This day was kept, as was the first Monday in last month, in fasting and prayer. A principal object before us was, the better qualifying ourselves for the missionary work. The monthly concert this evening was precious.

14. The last 24 hours have carried us 208 miles towards the heathen. Oh for better preparation of heart for the work. We have set apart half an hour each day to pray for the sailors on board.

24. Last night we passed the Cape, at the distance of about 200 miles. The wind is now free and fair, so that we advance pleasantly and rapidly. We are encouraged to hope a little concerning one of the seamen. He has for some time shown a spirit of inquiry, though expressing doubts concerning the truth of Christianity. He however told me a few days ago, that he had taken to praying,

Saturday night during the gale he was in great distress of mind. His sins seemed to be set in order before him, and he no longer doubted the truth of Christianity. After his watch was over, he could not sleep, but lay and thought of his sins and wept. The Savior, he says, now appeared to him in a new character. Before, he had been able to see no beauty in Christ. On Monday brother Spaulding went to hear him recite in navigation; as he had expressed a desire to know something about it. But he said to brother S. "I believe I must give up my navigation for my Bible; I have neglected that" It seems that his attention was first excited at our meeting with the seamen the evening after one of them fell overboard. He has since told me, "then I resolved to be better, and to knock off swearing and drinking." But he soon found this practical reformation would not do. On the whole, he gives some evidence of a work of grace, but we dare not encourage him to hope..

It should be mentioned, in gratitude to God, that this man was selected as the special subject of prayer in our daily concert for the two preceding weeks. We "would love the Lord, because He hath heard our voice and our supplication."

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Have felt this evening a little of the spirit of these words. Was prepared at first by a very interesting time with the seamen. The appearances among them are indeed very animating. The Spirit of God is operating in some of their hearts. Several appear serious. Our prayer meeting afterwards was a precious season. We are still tossed by the gale, which commenced night before last, and continues with violence. We lie as much to the wind as possible, with almost bare poles, and yet are drifting at the rate of three miles an hour out of our course; so that two or three days more would find us on the lee shore of Africa.

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This evening I visited the seamen. Brown, the one mentioned before, continues to appear well. Speaking of the Bible he said, "I find three ways to read it. I first read to find some hole to crawl out at: -then, because I must love Christ, and the Bible tells about him:-but now, I read sermons and other books, but they don't satisfy; I go to the Bible to get the more truth." He said likewise, "I didn't use to think I was a sinner; what, I a sinner! I pay my debts, and do nobody any hurt. Now it appears all sin."

Sept. 5. Sabbath. Both yesterday and to-day I visited the sailors, and enjoyed the opportunity. One of them, who seems seriously impressed, finds difficulty with the doctrines of grace.

8. Our weekly prayer meeting with the sailors this evening was very solemn. The Holy Spirit was evidently in the midst of them. 1 never had such a sense of the divine presence in such a meeting. At the close, one of the seamen said, "these are solemn things, and they go to the heart." And afterwards, "I know that I am the greatest sinner on board," likewise, "I am fully resolved to serve Christ." Another said, "I find that sin is a heavy thing and difficult to weather always." Brown, who seems to have some spiritual discernment, says, "I don't know Tom, I used to think it pretty light.""Yes, so 'tis, only when we come to overhaul."

10. Our hopes concerning the seamen continue to be raised. One more has expressed his solemn resolution, to forsake all and follow Christ. Last evening and this afternoon we had precious seasons of prayer for them.

Sabbath, 19. The weather to-day has been very pleasant, except that we have had no wind. Since 10 o'clock there has been an almost perfect calm. The sca this evening is as smooth as the stillest lake, and the scene, a little after sunset, was enchanting. It was serene and soothing however, and well accorded with the devotion of the hour. It ended the Sabbath as I love to end it. The former part of the day I addressed the seamen, and had some freedom. This afternoon I preached on deck. There appears to be an increasing solemnity among the sailors. Three of them now express a hope; though we hardly dare to hope for all of thein.

25. Nothing very interesting has occurred, [during the week,] except an increased attention among the seamen.

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