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Mr. Norman, in the Letter beforementioned, addressed to Mr. Johnson on the 2d of May, writes, inreference to Mr. and Mrs. Palmer

and Schoolmasters at Gloucester. I was much pleased with the position of the Town, and was more gratified than I can now express. The becoming demeanor and laudable occupations of the inhabitants were visible on every side. The Girls were at their needle-work, making shirts for the Boys. The steeple of the Church had been taken down, and they were re-erecting it. The ground

has been much cleared, in every direc tion: the wood will soon be levelled be tween Gloucester and Regent. As I stood alone, and surveyed Gloucester, although my mind had been much harassed by reflection on the peculiar difficulties of a Missionary, I could not but regard the work before me as one that was truly worthy of your undertaking, and of the most noble effort of men. I

walked toward Regent, in company with Messrs. Johnson, Düring, and Wilhelm. Through the joint exertions of those villages (Regent and Gloucester), the prospect has been opened. We had a beau tiful view, from a mile-and-half distance, of Regent Church, Vicarage, School, and the Governor's Country Seat. As the Committee was about to assemble, we were obliged to return, reserving for a future opportunity a close examination of this abode of peace and love.

I fear that I shall not be able to make my projected tour round the Colony, until after the Rainy Season. When I do so, I shall make minute observations upon the whole, and communicate them to you. So far as I have already seen, I have been highly gratified. I am sure that the most prejudiced, however they might deny the expediency and sufficiency of those principles upon which you have acted to produce such effects, could not but allow, that a great civil and moral revolution has been wrought

in the inhabitants of Sierra Leone.

I will not say much about health. We trust, that whatever portion is granted to us, with it will be given grace sufficient for the day. What mountains of difficulty rise before our natural vi sion! But, if Hannibal, who swore eternal war against Rome, smoothed a passage through the Alps, how much more may the Christian, on his triumphant march, with a holy unction from above,level all impediments! The Rainy Season may close our short career. But we commit all to infinite love and in finite wisdom!

Mrs. Palmer continues with us at cellent spirits: we find her a most present. She is quite well, and in exagreeable friend. Mr. Palmer is generally in Freetown, as Mr. Flood is getting ready for his voyage. Mr. Palmer in the Girls' School in Freetown, chiefly is going to have an Afternoon Service for the coloured people. I am happy to say that his conduct and conversation are just such as you would desire; and I do hope that God will spare him, and make him an instrument of much good.

But how soon was the prospect changed! Mr. During writes, on the 14th of May, in relation to Mr. Palmer

The black vomit came on the night previous to his death. He came into the mountains in the evening of Sunday the 4th instant, and with the greatest difficulty had reached Regent during the time of Evening Service; but though I was there keeping Service, I did not see him, as he had gone to bed quite exhausted: the medical attendant being there at the same time, I hastened home for fear of being stopped by a tornado; as Mrs. Düring was herself dangerously ill; and nobody with her but Mrs. Schemel, who was by no means able at that time to attend a sick bed.

We expected much from Mr. Palmer : but so it must be, that when we look more to the means than to the Lord, we must be disappointed.

Rev. Samuel Flood.

It was thought advisable that Mr. and Mrs. Flood, after a residence of somewhat more than three years in the Colony, having landed on the 19th of March 1820, should return home for a few months; particularly as Mrs. Flood's health was in a very precarious state, Mr. Flood accordingly obtained leave of absence; and they embarked, on Saturday, the 3d of May, on board the Triton, Captain Sharp.

Mr. Flood was indisposed at the time of his embarking. He had been attacked with fever on the preceding day, but it was hoped that the sea air

would restore him. This hope was, however, not to be realized. The -time of his departure was at hand. We shall copy Mrs. Flood's account of the closing scene:

As soon as we got on board, my Husband was obliged to go to bed. The next day, Sunday, I thought him somewhat better, though the fever was not abated. He did not complain of any pain; nor do I think that he apprehended any danger till Monday Morning, when I heard him giving directions to a Young Man whom we brought with us, respecting some things which he wished him to attend to in case of his death. I immediately said to him, "I am afraid you apprehend some danger," and expressed my hope that he would tell me what he thought of himself." He said, "It is impossible to say how the fever may terminate; but I think this sickness is unto death;" and added, that I must prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. He endeavoured to console me with many precious promises, and said, "I am assured that the Lord will not forsake you"-reminding me of His goodness to us during the last three years. He said, "I know if the Lord is about to take me, it will be for my good and His own glory." I could perceive that he was graduallygrowing weaker, and that no hope could be entertained of his recovery. He said, "Forget not to pray for me: perhaps the Lord may hear prayer, and add a few years to my life." On Tuesday Morning, between One and Two o'Clock, he was seized with hiccough, which is a presage of death. I requested, therefore, to be taken to him; as I was anxious to know the state of his mind in the prospect of his departure. I asked him how he felt himself: he said, "I know I am going." I then asked, "Are you happy?" he answered, "At times, my sins, both of omission and commission, distress me; but I trust, that, through the merits of my Saviour, all will be well." Seeing me much affected, he desired me not to weep; and said that the Lord would be my Husband, and that we should be separated but for a short time. He then took my hands between his own (which were as cold as death), and prayed most affectionately and fervently that the Lord would support me, and be with me in all my trials. His faith appeared strong in the promises, particularly July, 1823.

those which are applicable to the Widow. After praying that the Lord would be with him, and conduct him safely through the dark valley of the shadow of death, he took a final leave of me.

For several hours after, he was somewhat delirious. All that he said referred to the people among whom he had laboured, and was expressive of earnest

desires for their salvation.

Having been removed from him to another part of the vessel, he inquired for me several times, a few hours before he died; and always expressed his confidence that the Lord would be my refuge and strength, and a present help in trouble. He was asked if he wished to see me again, but said "No"-he thought it better that I was removed.

He died about Half-past-six on Tuesday Morning, the 6th of May, three days after we went on board.

We subjoin some extracts from Mr. Flood's Letters, which display his views and feelings with reference to his Sacred Office. In May 1822, he wrote

So much devolves upon me, that, at times, I feel discouraged; and were it not for the goodness of Jehovah, who who has again and again lifted up the hands that hung down and strengthened the feeble knees, I must have fainted: but, blessed be His holy Name! He hath hitherto helped me: and on HIM, He hath caused me to put my trust for fu

ture aid.

Freetown is so rapidly increasing, in extent and population, that it would now supply more than sufficient employment for Four Missionaries and Two Chaplains.

Oh pray for me! pray that more wisdom and more grace may be given me, to make full proof of my ministry, to be truly useful in my day and generation, and to choose rather to suffer with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.

In the prospect of his return, he writes, on the 13th of March last

I can truly say, that no inducement would draw us from this place, if we supposed that we should therein be acting contrary to the will of our Heavenly Father. He has caused His goodness so to abound toward us, that it would be the height of ingratitude in us to do any thing or to act in any way 2 R

concerning ourselves, that would displease Him. We do love Him, we trust; and therefore we study conformity to His will. Permit us then to solicit, at this time, a special interest in your prayers. Pray that He will prevent us by His grace and Spirit-that He will be every thing to us while homeward bound-and that He will conduct us safely to our desired haven.

On the 2d of April, he adds—

Our long expected co-adjutor has now safely arrived. On the 21st ult. I had the pleasure of meeting both Mr.and Mrs. Palmer, on board the Owen Glendower, quite well. They accompanied me on shore; and remained at our house till the evening of the 28th, when they went into the house prepared for their reception. They seem quite pleased with the place; and are very desirous of being useful. I trust that they will both be spared to be abundantly so, and to see the pleasure of the Lord prospering in their hands. I feel thankful, I trust, to Almighty God, for having, in His good Providence, directed hither persons so truly devoted to His service, and so adequate to the situation which He has called them to fill. We hope that their bodies will be prepared to meet every shock of the climate; and that their minds will be kept, through the influences of the Blessed Spirit, stayed upon God.

No narrative, perhaps, ever more loudly proclaimed In the midst of life we are in death!" The Colony has thus been deprived of both its Chaplains, and the Mission of two promising Labourers and of one of its most tried and devoted Friends. Who may yet survive, and what may be the condition of the survivors, we must wait, in patience and submission, to hear. We heartily concur, in the mean while, in the sentiments of the many friends who have expressed their affectionate sympathy with the Society and its sufferers. We shall quote one of these communications, which has just reached us :

My heart is bowed down by the heavy intelligence from Sierra Leone. May the Lord sustain your faith, and give you courage to go forward! May

multitudes press forward to fill up our thinned ranks! I weep not for the dead, but for the living. May the Great Shepherd look mercifully on them and on you!

Faith and Courage of the Survivors.

It is highly encouraging to find that He, who knoweth whereof we are made, and remembereth that we are but dust, mercifully answers such desires as those which we have just quoted, and inspires His servants with Faith and Courage needful for their day. Mr. Nyländer, in a Letter mentioned before, after stating the sickness and deaths which had occurred, adds, in the noble spirit of a Christian Warrior, whose heroism is mainly seen in enduring a great fight of afflictions

Let this be enough of our distress and trouble.

Blessed be the name of the Lord! who has hitherto dealt in mercy with us. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan are well, very useful, and much respected. May the Lord preserve them! We have much difficulty in quieting our Widows: their first feeling is, "I wish to go home."

I was asked if I should not like to go to Europe at this time of distress. Africa is my Station, and I shall not move an inch to escape death. There cannot be a more honourable death than that of the late Rev. Mr. Palmer. Had he died in the Battle of Waterloo, when he fought there, he would have died as a brave Soldier, in the service of his King and Country, and his death would have been counted honourable: but here he died in the battle which he had begun to fight in the service of the and nothing less than a crown of eternal King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords: glory which fadeth not away is his

reward.

Let none of our friends te discouraged at the distressing news which I am obliged to tell you. As long as the Lord Jehovah reigns, send Missionaries, send Chaplains-men sincerely devoted to the service of God. They must have nothing in view in Africa, but the glory of God, and the salvation of souls purchased with Jesus's blood; and then all will be well.

May the Lord teach us to number our

days, and enable us to apply our hearts unto wisdom! and may He give you grace not to be weary in sending out Labourers into the Vacancies of Africa! Continue to pray for us.

One of the Widows writes:

He, who cannot err, whose love to His people never can fail, has seen fit to take my beloved Husband to Himself. And can I reply against God! I cannot-I will not. It is well-The hour

was come, and His name was glorified. Oh may I still glorify my God! convinced that this is one of those ALL things that shall work together for good. God is a very present help in trouble. Such have I found Him; and, as His promises are sure, such shall I find Him.

In a subsequent Letter, this Christian Woman adds

It is a trying time. Happy are they who know the Lord-who are depending simply for acceptance on the blood of Jesus. As long as His word is sure, they are safe.

Much as I have suffered here, I would joyfully remain, could I see it to be right to do so. The Schools are most inter

esting they were my Husband's delight.

When we reflect on the sufferings of our Great Head, how light is our afflic tion! And, after all, though this may truly be styled the Land of Death, it is a Land of Blessedness. In many places the pure Gospel of Christ is preached.

Oh, if you could see the Villages here, you would indeed bless the God that worketh wonders. The morning we rode to Regent we were quite overcome. The romantic little Gloucester delighted us, but the happy happy Regent led us to the foot of the Cross! We could only say to each other, "What hath GOD wrought!" It is, indeed, a highly-favoured spot. Some happy moments have I spent there; and my "flesh" would say unhappy moments too but no! the will of God must not cause me unhappiness!

Offer my Christian Love to the Missionary indeed, Mr. Johnson.

Mr. Düring, in reference to the loss of lives, writes, on the 14th of May

The Seventh Chapter of Judges is very applicable to the present state of this Mission, and has much engaged my

mind. In Freetown, the mortality is still great: the deaths are by the Yellow Fever; but it is pretty well ascertained that it is not infectious. We have been troubled on every side, yet not distressed -perplexed, but not in despair.

REGENT'S TOWN.

(Sierra Leone.)

Five Quarterly Reports of the State and Progress of the Settlement. ONE of the last documents which has reached us from Mr. Johnson, is his Report at Lady Day, addressed to the Quarterly Meeting of Chaplains and Missionaries, of the state of the Settlement which is now bereaved of his paternal vigilance and care. This Report, with the four Reports for the preceding Year, will afford a succinct view of the progress of the work which so entirely engaged his heart, and in which he was made an instrument of so much good.

Lady-Day, 1822.

Dear Brethren-Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from

the Lord Jesus Christ!

I thank my God that it has pleased Him to bring us together once more; and that He still enables me to state to you, that His Word prospers; yea, has free course and is glorified at Regent's Town, in the conversion of sinners and the edification of saints. Fourteen Candidates are under a course of instruction for the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper; who will, God willing, be admitted to those ordinances on Easter Sunday.

Love and Unity among the Communicants continue to increase; and morality does, at large, more prevail at Regent disputes diminish very fast, and those which do occur are trifling.

The attendance on Divine Worship is steady and regular: all attend, both small and great. On Week-day Evenings, when the Word of God is explained, we have sometimes as many as on Sundays.

Two Female Communicants have departed in the faith: their only dependence was on the merits of their Saviour. They did, indeed, depart this life with joy, having no desire to re main in the flesh. Those who stood by, confessed that they had never seen any

person die in such a manner. I trust that these events have proved beneficial to those who remain.

The Schools are going on as usual: they are well and regularly attended. The Male Day and Evening Schools are conducted by David Noah; and the Female Day and Evening Schools by my Sister.

Part of the roof of the Church is put up, also that of the Seminary: the old building of the Seminary is broken down, and the Youths have moved into the new building.

There has been more ground cleared this year, than in any one preceding; which gives us a hope of a plentiful

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Midsummer, 1822.

Dear Brethren-In reporting the state of Regent, I could enlarge on many circumstances which have occurred during the past Quarter, which would be both pleasing and displeasing to you: trials have been many; and have almost, at times, seemed to overbalance the success with which our gracious God has favoured us. The afflicting separation of Mrs. Johnson from us, has been a trial severely felt but the Lord, who is with His people when they pass through waters and walk through fires, did, in a particular manner, support me, and does until now favour me with a resigned mind.

The people, among whom I reside, have much endeavoured to make my burden easy: they have not only in an affectionate manner sympathized with me in my afflictions, but comforted me with many simple but striking expressions. Their behaviour has, in general, been peaceable; and they have been willing to serve me, whenever an opportunity has offered itself: when I express a wish that any thing should be done, they will without gainsaying do it im mediately. All these and other circum. stances have formed an attachment between me and the people of my charge, which is better imagined than expressed; but let me not forget to ascribe all to the Dispenser of Sovereign Grace!

He has, with the same grace, changed the hearts of many, and constrained them with His love to love one another.

Our company is now smaller than I

have known it to be since my being in Africa. When I, in thought, survey our Missionary Settlements, I behold one here, almost exhausted, having lost his strength by long residence in this country, yet struggling to bring another soul to the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world—and another there, endeavouring to get the better of re peated attacks of fever, which have unfitted him for usefulness almost the whole time of our being in Africa. But let us consider, on the other hand-It is the Lord who will work : notwithstanding our weak state, He is still doing wonders: by His Sovereign power He carries on His work through the instrumentality of a few weak, worn-out men, that the praise and glory may be all His.

Divine Worship and the Schools, at Regent, have been attended as usual. Many have been afflicted (especially the Girls) with ophthalmia, which however begins to abate.

There has of late been a stir among
the inhabitants. Many have come and
inquired what they must do to be saved.
Some, who had been excluded from the
Communion for a short time, have been
re-admitted; and a few backsliders, who
had been excommunicated, have, through
the grace of God, been reclaimed.
The number of Communicants is...... 375
Remain still excluded for a short time.. 10
Candidates for Baptism and the Lord's
Supper......

Total Commnnicants & Candidates
Schools.

Boys residing in the School House
-chiefly liberated from Slave
Vessels

140

Boys residing with their Parents
-having been born at Regent, 42
Girls residing in the School House

-chiefly liberated from Slave
Vessels.....

142

Girls residing with their Parents
- having been born at Regent, 51
Men's Evening School....
Women's Evening School...

29

414

182

193

352

40

Total Scholars.. 767

About eighty of the newly-arrived people attend School, but not regularly; and are, therefore, not included in the above number.

David Noah has continued with zeal to conduct the Day and Evening Male

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