To return from this digression, into which we have been imperceptibly drawn, we present our particular acknowledgments to all, of whose labors we have been enabled to avail ourselves. A great proportion of the interest, which our work may have excited, and of the effects, which it has produced, must be ascribed to the generous aid derived from contributors of original matter. It is proper here to remark, that the public seem to be by no means aware of the influence, capable of being exerted by a periodical publication. When they shall be duly impressed with this subject, and shall call into action the concentrated talents of all in our country, who espouse the cause of sound theology, pure morals, and enlarged benevoleu ce, it will be seen what surprising results may be accomplished by truth, argument, and Christian zeal. In reviewing our work, we have endeavored to place before the mind all the considerations, which serve to explain or enforce the great responsibility of one, who writes for the public. How much we are deceived as to our motives, or our object, it is not in our own power, or that of any human tribunal, exactly to determine. We can declare, however, witbout the Jeast reserve, that we have aiways intended to act, in reference to every thing published in our pages, with entire Christian integrity, so far as we have been able to judge of our motives. When the case required it, we have given great deliberation to the question whether we should publish, and whether the manner, as well as the matter, could be justified. When. ever facts have been stated, or opinions with respect to facts have been given, the most satisfactory evidence has been required. We know not that the Panoplist has ever been seriously assailed, except by those, who class themselves under the general denomination of Uni. tarians. By them, indeed, the most vehement charges have been made. Some of these charges have been refuted formally, and at length. For the consideration of others we have had no time. In reference to all these charges, we are satisfied, that an impartial judge would pronounce them without foundation. In some instances the facts, which we had asserted, have been denied; but, in no instance, that we can recollect, has this denial been supported. We are certain, that no case of inten. tional misrepresentation can be made out against us; because no such case has existed. In regard to those passages, in our various controversies with Unitarians, which were thought to bear hard upon individuals, we can aver, that they were written from considerations of a public nature, and not from any unkindness to the persons concerned, nor any wish to excite unpleasant feelings. In discharging what we deemed to be a serious duty, we always en. deavored to take care, that no individual, and no party, should have just occ sion to complain of our representations; and we are not convinced, that this care was ever insufficient, or inef. fectual. Harsh and violent things have been said of our work and our motives; but we harbor no resentments, and pray that we and our opponents, may view things as they really are, and as they will be viewed, when every delusion shall cease, and unmixed truth shall be seen and acknowledged. We should not have mentioned this subject, were it not for the plain obligation, which rests upon every writer, to retract former opinions or assertions, which he has found to be erro. neous. At the close of this work, the public have a claim to know what we think of those passages, which have been particularly obnoxious, and on which the lapse of years has enabled us to form a deliberate judgment. After the general declaration of upright motives, which we have made, we would by no means intimate, that we have ever thought ourselves exempt from the influence of passion and prejudice. To these causes of error we have doubtless been more or less exposed; but we have attempted to guard against them, and hope they have not operated to any very injurious extent. The present Editor has superintended the publication of the last eleven volumes. Much of the original matter was wrillen by himself and for nearly all the rest he avows the fullest responsibility. During some periods of absence on account of ill health, be did not see all the articles, which were published; but he is not aware that any of these were the subject of animadversion. In bidding our readers farewell, we most unfeignedly wish them happiness in this world and the world to come. If they have derived any benefit from our hunable services, we would be thankful, and ascribe to God the praise; if they have, in any respect been led astray, we would regret it, and desire that any inadvertence, or any fault, of ours may be forgiven, and no perto anent evil result from it. Soou must we and our readers, appear before the judgment seat of Christ. May we be pardoned by his blood, clothed in his righteousness, and adinitted to his kingdom and glory. INDEX TO THE PRINCIPAL MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME. Accum's account of adulterations & frauds, 206 mate danger of servile insurrection, 485 184 this subject, 486 - true state of feeling 206 489-further comments on the law of blacks, 490-how far the present gener- 495 272 from Mr. Bardwell's journal at, 457– 248 general view of the mission, 507– 509 252|Boscuwen, N. H. revival of religion at, 191 168 506,553 121,183,513-Usage captive rescued, 85 S36 arrival of Mr. Conger and his company, 936 and Finney for the Arkansaw, 129– 31 their report, 132--visit of Catharine of the Am. Board of Comfor. F. Mis. 141 school established at Creek Path, 815- Finney and Washburn, 169-stay at Brougham, Mr. extract from his speech 500 212 304 155 53Ceylon mission;--letter from the mission. SO9 aries, 76,277-mission schools, 77- hopeful conversion of three young men, 93 78-on the selection of children for ed- 470 ucation, 423-- letter from Messrs. Wins. 458 Messi's. Winslow and others, 517- 521 36 36,73-heathen notions of religion, 38 Character moral and religious, on the 246 341 308 143 282 579 mission, reinforcements of, 480) 376|Choctaws, their grants to the scbools, 368 29 478 Christianity in Judia, progress of, 41- 041-Southern people irritable on the Christians, their resemblance to stran- 97 should have elevated viewe, 100 502 journey, - sary of, - 1 . Christmas, perversion of, 57|| Galitzin, Prince, his letter to Mr. Solo- mon, 261 286,520 13 147|| George the III. character of, 349—anec. dotes of, 351,404 217|| Ghossaul, Jay Narrain, letter from, 41 93 263|| Graves, Rev. Allen, his journal at Ma. him, 369, 409 and the United States, compar- 166 Allabay, 44--his tour to Panwell, • 509 494 Hurrowby, Lord, speech of before the Bi. ble Society, 478 129 53 445|| Highlands of Asia, temperature of, 309 5|| Hindoo method of bringing the devil into 586,435|| Human snffering, evidences of, 259|| Humphrey, Rev. Heman, extract from his 105 SOO 9 120,190,928 S87 209 263 455 149 ment of children, 395--rules of govern- Jenks, Rev. William, his donation of books 39S 514 128 ---arrival of Messrs. Fisk and Pride, 26- rejection, 393—great offence of, 437 466 the Jews, 461 S48 96 | Kingshury. Rev. Cyrus, attends the Choc- taw council, 27-letter to a friend, 47- report to the Secretary at War, 79– S65 324 106 Lexington, (Ken.) meteorological observ. ations at, 403 152 147 307 sul secos, Society for promoting Christianity 103 • Mahim, journal of Mr. Graves at, 569, 11 Ook-tib-be ha, journal of Mr. Kingsbury 365 . 535|| Palestine Mission, liberal donation to, 96 dress of the Trustees of, 167-donat. to, 3231 at Smyrna, 144-letter of do. 173--their diary, - • . 262,344,406,450,496 ter, dated off Gozo,231-their letter from Rev. Mr. Williamson, 555-immense - - 509 • 513 . :, • • .433 acconnt of, • • • • • • 357 plated tour among the Indians, - 1891 terboro', N. Y. ib.--Plainfield, Con. ib. Report of the Prudential Committee of specting the Jews, - - - 466|| Reveries, reflections on, - . - 340 373,419-tour to Cullian and Bhewndy, 415|| Rev Mr. Nocl, 193--of the Christian mon on Isaiah lii, 13-15, . . 1981 Rev. Henry Martyn, . . . . 555 144,181,232-a letter to the Treasurer ness, 48-letter to his brother, 268. See - - Signs, on the language of, 39 Tukkeer, village of, Mr. Hall's visit to, 510 Sin, on the deceitfulness of, 269 Slave trade, discussion respecting the, in United States and Great Britain, compar the Congress of Aix la Chapelle, 272 ed with respect to Christian exertions, 301 Society Islands, progress of Christianity Vermont, missionary labors in, 217 in, 40-- visit of Vr. Charles Bowers at, 126 Vienna, encouragement of the arts in, 308 Solomon, Rev. B. N. recommended by the Virginia, law of concerning slaves, 243 emperor of Russia, 261||Visiting committee of the school at BrainState of the world, a monitor of duty, 156 erd, report of, 132 Steiner, Rev. Abraham, his visit to Brain- War, prevalence of in this world, 10 erd, 87 Warren, Rev. Edward, tribute to the Stewart, Dagald, a great philosopher, 4 memory of, 520 Subterraneous sounds, 300 Supyen, mention of, 522| Warren, Rev.John B. voyage of, 501 Swezey, Rev. Samuel, letter from, - 143 lParriors, their extensive fame, 536 Switzerland, missionary letter from, 142 Westfield, Ohio, revival of religion in, 90 Tambour, village of, Mr. Hall's visit to, 511 | Williams, Mr. A.V. sickness and death of, 98 Tannah, journal of Mr. Nichols at, 579,412| Windham County, Con. Char. Society of, 99 Teigmouth, Lord, his speech before the Winslow, Rev. Miron, letter from him Brit. & For. Bible Society, . 479 and his brethren, 188--private journal Tillipally, sickness of Mr. Poor at, 177-- of, 192,227 arrival of Dr. Scudder, 519| Worcester's Geography, review of, 13 Tissera, Gabriel, hopeful conversion of, Wright, Rev. Alfred, sets out for the 278-letter from, 282 Choctaw station at Elliot, - 986 Crumbull county, Ohio, revival of religion in, 527 | Zeal of the poor, 261 ADJUDICATION OF PREMIUMS. SEVERAL years since we offered three premiums to writers in a volume of the Panoplist; and the offer was continued, by implication, to writers in three succeeding volumes. These premiurns were adjudged to writers in the tenth and eleventh volumes, and the adjudications were published, immediately after they were made. In reference to the two later volumes, the adjudication has been delayed till quite recently, because we could not fiod three geatlemen, of suitable qualifications, at leisure to look over the volumes and decide. The conditions were, that pieces written by the Editor, or either of the judges, were not to be candidates for the premiums; and that the only rule of judging should be, the tendency of the pieces to do good. Under these restrictions, the premiums to writers in the twelfth volume were as follows: The premium of twenty-five dollars to the best prose composition was adjudged to the writer of the Essay, which was published in our numbers for May and June 1816, On the manner in which the Scriptures are to be understood; the premium of fifteen dollars in for the best piece of poetry, to the writer of The Lord's Day Morning, in the number for June; and that of ten dollars, for the second best prose composition, to the writer of the Essays on the Sabbath, in the numbers for January and March. The writer of the first of these pieces was the late lamented Dr. DWIGAT; of the poetry, the Rev. WILLIAM JENKS, of Boston; and of the other prose composition, the Rev. Hexax HUMPHREY of Pittsfield. To the writers in the thirteenth volume, the premiams were awarded as follows: in number, entitled, Theological Remarks; that of fifteen dollars to the writer of Tears of Penitence, which was published in the number for June 1817; and that of ten dollars, to the writer of Familiar Sermons. We are not safficiently certain who the writer of Theological Remarks is, to mention his name in this public manner. The writer of the poetry is totally unkoown to us. The Rer. William L. STRONG, of Somers, Con. wrote the Familiar Sermons. To the writers who are known, the premiums will be sent without application. If the others are not applied for within a year, they will be considered as relinquished. |