The temperance measures of Mr. Bingham have been very successful. Nearly all the inhabitants of the place are united in them, and partake in the general benefit.

ARKANSAS CHEROKEES.

The mission at Hickory Log was formerly under the superintendence of Rev. Duncan O'Briant. He divided his labors between the schools here and at Tinsa-wattee, about 60 miles distant from the Valley Towns. The church at the latter place numbered about 30; the school at Hickory Log contained also from 20 to 30 scholars. And both have been marked by an encouraging attention to religion.

In July 1831, about 80 families of the Cherokees at Hickory Log were contemplating a removal to Arkansas, or west of it, provided their beloved missionary, the Rev. Duncan O'Briant, might be allowed to accompany them. To this, of course, there was no objection, if the removal of Mr. O'Briant could be brought about, without charge to the funds.

That this could be done, it was thought there was little or no doubt; and consequently measures were taken to bring the school, in its existing location to a close, early in November, and prepare for a removal.

The account of the station from its origin, as then submitted by Mr. O'Briant, the superintendent, and the Rev. Littleton Meeks, who had for years examined it quarterly, will furnish satisfactory evidence of the beneficial results of missionary labor.

"This school," say the brethren, " commenced its operation, April 30th, 1821, at the Tins-a-wattee Town, in the Cherokee nation, under the patronage of the American Baptist Board for Foreign Missions. Since its establishment, about two hundred children have attended to receive instruction, the greater part of whom have been enabled to read the word of life, and to write a fair hand, and some have been made acquainted with arithmetic. Some of the scholars embraced religion while at the school, and a regular Baptist church was organized, which embraces thirty-four members. Besides this, there has been a general improvement among the natives, in morals, agriculture and housewifery. This church, which is under the pastoral care of brother O'Briant, now stands dismissed from the association, to remove to Arkansas." A public meeting was held on this interesting occasion, and a sermon delivered by Rev. Mr. Meeks, to a deeply affected audience; at the close Rev. Mr. O'Briant, family and flock, came forward, and were commended to God in fervent prayer.

ARKANSAS CREEKS.

In October 1823, Rev. Lee Compere founded a mission at Withington, among the Creeks, on the borders of Georgia and Alabama. He established a school, and one of his scholars, John Davis, became hopefully pious. It was his custom to go out, with this young man as an interpreter, and read the Bible and converse in every house where the people would listen. The Creeks, however, furnished an uninviting field, and Mr. Compere's labors were useful, chiefly, in the conversion of several of their slaves. These slaves were bitterly persecuted by their masters; and so much opposition to the mission was manifested by the Creeks, that the station was relinquished by the Board, and Mr. Compere left their service.

John Davis, the convert above noticed commended himself to the affection and confidence of his pastor, who encouraged him to address the people of his tribe, on the great subject of religion. Believing that he could be most useful where he now is, he removed thither, and has continued to give evidence, that he is actuated by the genuine spirit of the gospel. He preaches at four different places at stated times-visits and converses with the Indians at their homes, and three days in a week teaches a school for the benefit of children.

A Baptist church was constituted among these Indians Nov. 9th 1832, called the Muscogee Baptist church. It consisted of Rev. Mr. Lewis and wife, mis

sionaries, John Davis, and three black men, who had been baptized east of the Mississippi. Nov. 16, two Creeks were baptized and admitted to the church These were the first baptisms, that have occurred in the Indian territory. The religious assemblies are represented as attentive, and prospects encouraging.

SHAWNEE MISSION.

Mr. Johnston Lykins, who was long associated with Mr. McCoy, at the Carey Station, has accepted an appointment by the Board to labor among the Shawnees, within the limits of Missouri, where he arrived with his family on the 7th of July. At the date of our last intelligence from him, he had not been there a sufficient time to ascertain accurately the prospects of the situation. He had communicated to the chiefs and the principal people individually, the object of his coming; but the desolating prevalence of the small pox, prevented a public meeting of the Indians. "Till the malady subsides," he says "my labors must be confined to private visiting; but in this way I hope to 'do something towards the promotion of that cause, which we so ardently desire to see successful."

TONAWANDA, N. Y.

The schools in New York, among the Seneca and other Indians, which are under the patronage of the Board, are transferred to the special care of a Board organized for that purpose, within the state.

"The native church and school are in a pleasant and prosperous state. The teachers are happy in their employment. The scholars make excellent proficiency in their different branches; the present number is thirty, and there is a good prospect of considerable increase.

"The church has lately had an accession of ten, three of whom are intelligent young men, and influential in the tribe. The members appear to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ; they enjoy good harmony, and have formed a temperance society on the plan of entire abstinence.

"Measures are in progress to obtain good mechanics, who will feel an interest in the welfare of the station, and who will be able not only to supply the station with articles in their respective branches, but also to assist the boys in acquiring such trades as will afford them profitable and useful employment.

FRANCE.

Very glowing representations of the condition of France having been made to the Board, they came to the decision that they might advantageously attempt something for the cause of religion, in that country. Accordingly Rev. Prof. Chase, of the Newton Theological Institution, and Mr. Rostan, a native of France, sailed for Havre, in October 1832. Mr. Chase will probably return in the spring, after having made what inquiries he can well do, through the winter. Mr. Rostan will remain, prosecuting the investigation, and sending back to the Board the results. In case of encouragement, other missionaries will probably be

sent out.

RECAPITULATION AND COMPARATIVE VIEW.

The American Baptist Mission in Burmah commenced in the year 1813. In the 19 years which have elapsed, there have been 33 missionaries and their wives to that country, under patronage of the Board. Of these, 5 have lately embarked; 11 have been removed by death, or otherwise, from the field of their labors; and 17 are now on the ground. Nine-more than a quarter of the whole number-sailed in the course of the year 1832. The first baptism in Burmah occurred in 1819, when 3 natives were admitted to the church. Since that time, about 400 have chosen the service of God, and joined the churches at Rangoon, Tavoy and Maulmein. Four presses and three printers have been sent out. About 200,000 tracts have been printed, and circulated throughout the whole

empire. The New Testament is translated and printed, and an epitome of the Old. A large number of children have enjoyed the advantages of Christian schools. Villages have been visited, and many in them have believed in Jesus. The Karens and the Toung-thoos have heard the word of life, and multitudes of the former have become the disciples of Christ.

At the Indian stations, at the time of the last annual meeting, 13 missionaries and teachers were laboring for Christ, under patronage of the Board. During the year 1832, 15 others have been commissioned to join the various stations, thus making the number employed 28. At all the stations, more or less have become religious. Perhaps, at a moderate estimate, 260 have joined the mission churches; and many more have enjoyed the means of grace, through the medium of schools and preaching.

Besides these stations, Prof. Chase, with Mr. Rostan, and his family, embarked, the last October, for France. Thus the number of laborers in the employ of the Board, including native assistants, is between 50 and 60. From 600 to 700 have become members of the church of Christ. The New Testament has been translated and printed in the language of several millions, in Asia; and may be circulated to any extent desired.

The amount of receipts in the year ending May 1827 was $14 932,03; and of expenditures, $15 408, 32. In the year ending May 1832, the receipts were about $22600; and of expenditures, $28571, 88-showing an increase of $7668 in the receipts, and of $13163, 56 in the outlays, in the space of five years.

FUTURE EFFORTS.

The increasing amount of missionary exertion will increase the amount of expense. The addition, during the last year, of 26 laborers to the different fields, has drawn largely on the treasury; and their future support will, of course, require an augmentation of liberality on the part of the churches. An appeal for that augmentation, we trust, will not be in vain. For we rejoice to believe that the Christian community are ready to bestow of their abundance, to promote the cause of the Redeemer.

While we look with pleasure on the evidence that we have not labored in vain, manifested in the preceding pages, let us remember how much remains to be done. Supposing a generation of men to continue 30 years, since our mission commenced in Burmah, two thirds of her 8 millions (the lowest estimate,) have gone to the awards of eternity. And how few of them have heard the name of Jesus! A few-a precious few-have joined the hosts of the redeemed. But where are the remainder?

When all the missionaries sent out by the Board have arrived at Burmah, there will be 22, to 8 millions. Or, omitting the printers and females, eight ministers-one to a million of souls. This estimate of the population is, probably, much too low; but taking it for the true one, who would not cry out, "who is sufficient for these things?"

DUTY OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION.

In view of these facts, two things are required of us. 1. A spirit of self-denial. This must exhibit itself in a willingness to contribute, to the extent of our means, for the sustentation of the cause. Let us not give the trifles, which we shall not feel; but let us offer to the Lord an oblation worthy of our gratitude as Christians, and worthy of our professions, as pitying the souls of men.

There are some, too, among our churches, who must offer themselves to God. A band of 4000 missionaries would be far more worthy of our 4000 churches, than the little company, who now bear the heat and burden of the day. Let ministers seek out in their churches, and encourage suitable missionaries. Let not parents and friends kill their ardent feelings, and quench their missionary spirit. Send them, if they will go. Resign them to the work, to which their heavenly Father has called them, and in which you feel so high an interest. And

let the young men break away from the endearments of home and native soil; resist the obstructions in their way; and enter on the apostolic work of saving souls.

2. The church must cultivate a spirit of prayer. This, and the spirit of missions have a reciprocal influence. Pray much for the heathen, and a missionary spirit wakes up, of course. We cannot look for the conversion of the world, till there is more of fervent piety, more of deep, absorbing devotion, more love of communion with heaven, among us. We must return to primitive piety, and then we shall have primitive success. Prayer must become the very atmosphere, breathed by the church; and holiness must be stamped upon the lines of every countenance.-" Arise, O Lord, into thy rest, thou, and the ark of thy strength."

S. F. S.

BIOGRAPHY.

MEMOIR OF REV. GEORGE LEONARD, A. M.

LATE PASTOR OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN PORTLand, me.

The notice of this devoted young man has been too long omitted. The registered memorials of the pious dead have always been a means of inspiring others with their spirit. It becomes us, as defenders of the faith once delivered to the saints, to gather up the mantles that have fallen from our prophets, as they ascended to heaven. We ought to preserve to other generations the brightness of their piety,' and to transmit the words which they spake unto us, while they were yet present with us. We have been reminded of our duty on this point by a volume of sermons, lately handed us, which was printed, and distributed among a few of Mr. Leonard's friends, the last summer. The volume commences with a funeral sermon by Rev. R. Babcock, of Salem, Mass. from which the memoir is compiled.

GEORGE LEONARD was born in Raynham, Bristol county, Mass. August 17th, 1802. His father, Mr. Eliakim Leonard, died in the faith and hope of the gospel, when George was not more than five years old. At the early age of three or four years, his studious disposition, the specimens which he gave of natural scholarship, and the uniform propriety of his conduct, at that early period, greatly endeared him to his instructer. After some time, George went to reside with an uncle in Taunton. Here he was employed in laboring on a farm, and in a brick yard. The work proved superior to his constitution, and produced a state of debility, which obliged him to return to the house of his mother. This affliction was sanctified to the awakening of serious reflections; which, by the agency of the Holy Spirit, led on to his thorough conviction of sin and conversion to God. He used to speak of this sickness as one of the greatest blessings which he ever received from above. During his suspension of manual labour, his time was more or less devoted to study: and he had nearly completed the Latin Grammar, without the direction of an instructer, before he commenced a regular course of preparation for college. This preparation he entered upon, in the autumn of 1819. He made rapid progress in the languages, and by Sept. 1820, was prepared to enter Brown University.

The early religious experience of devoted and successful ministers is always inquired for, with a high degree of interest. Few of them, however, seem desirous of exciting wonder, by relating a succession of frames and feelings, which are, in themselves, no sufficient evidence of commencing holiness. Dr. Payson was never known to tell such a history. Esteeming a life of supreme devotedness the best evidence of a regenerate heart, to such a life they appeal for their claims to be numbered among the followers of the Lamb. A letter from Rev. S. Hall, the early instructer of Mr. Leonard, gives the fullest information on this subject, which can be obtained. "I was probably the first person to whom he told the pleasing story of his change of heart. This I obtained from him with much difficulty, on account of his characteristic reserve. Some little time after he had acknowledged that he had a hope, I took him with me some distance from home, where I was to preach the next day, with a view to examine his case more thoroughly. After retiring that evening, he related the commencement and progress of the good work of the Spirit on his