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His majesty remained silent; and after some other desultory inquiries, he abruptly arose and retired.

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was a small one; (sufficient for one family only,) pleasantly situated on the banks of the river, just without the walls of the town, and about a mile from the palace. But it had been ap

Jan. 2d-To-day I informed the king, that it was my intention to return to Rangoon. Will you proceedpropriated by the chief woongyee, thence to your own country? Only to and partly fenced in, with the intenRangoon. His majesty gave an ac- tion of a temporary zayat for his requiescing nod. The atwen woon creation and refreshment, when acMoung Zinquired Will you both companying the king in that quarter go, or will the doctor remain?" I said of the city, and was, therefore, placed that he would remain. Brother Price beyond any reasonable hope of attainmade some remark on the approach-rent. Among other desperate ating hot season, and the inconvenience te pts, however, I wrote a short peof our present situation; on which ti on, asking for that place, and begMoung Z--, inferring that it was on ging leave to express my gratitude account of the climate that I was abresenting a certain sum of money. bout leaving, turned to me saying, It was necessary to put this into his Then you will return here, after the own hand; and I was, therefore, oblihot season.' I looked at the king, and ged to follow him about, and watch said, that if it was convenient, I would his movements, for two or three days, return; which his majesty again sanc-until a favorable opportunity occurtioned by an acquiescing nod, and smile, and in reply to brother Price, said, 'Let a place be given him.' Brother Price, however, thinks of retaining the small place on which we now live, for medical purposes, and getting a place at Chagaing, on the opposit side of the river for his per

manent residence.

red, when he was apart from all his retinue. I seized the moment, presented myself before him, and held up the paper. He read it, and smiled. 'You are indefatigable in your search after a place; but you cannot have that. It is for my own use. Nor if otherwise, could you get it for money. Search further." I now concluded to. In the evening had a long conver-return to Rangoon for the present, sation with Moung Z-, on religion. and wait until the town should be setHe believes that there is an eternal || tled, when, as all inform me, I shall God; that Gaudama and Christ, and Mahomet, and others, are great teachers, who communicated as much truth respectively as they could; but that their communications are not in the word of God. I pressed my arguments as far as I dared; but he seemed to have become quite settled and iuflexible in his conclusions. He may be called a Deistic Boodhist, the first I have met in the country. On parting, however, he remarked, 'This is a deep and difficult subject. Do you, teacher, consider further, and I also will consider.

Jan. 7th.-Among the many places which I endeavored in vain to procure

be able to accommodate myself better. I accordingly informed the king of my purpose, as mentioned above, and began to look about for a boat. In the mean time, it occurred to me to make a 'seventh attempt to fix the thread,' and I sought another interview with the chief woongyee, a being who is really more difficult of access than the king himself. This evening I was so fortunate as to find him at nis house, lying down surroun ied. by forty or fifty of his people. I pressed forward into the foremost rank, and placed myself in a proper attitude. After a while, his eye fell upon me, and I held up a small bottle of

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eau de luce, and desired to present it. One of his officers carried it to him. He happened to be much pleased with it, and sat upright-What kind of a house do you intend to build?? I told him, but added, 'I have no place to build on, my lord.' He remained in a meditating attitude a few moments, and then suddenly replied, 'If you want the little enclosure, take it! I expressed my gratitude. He began to take more notice of me-inquired about my character and profession and then entered with considerable spirit on the subject of religion. After some conversation, he desired a specimen of my mode of worship and preaching; and I was obliged to repeat much more than I did before the king; for whenever I desisted, he ordered me to go on. When his curiosity was satisfied, he lay down, and I quietly retired.

converse on religion?' 'Ay,' said the other, but his doctrines are derogatory to the honor of lord Gaudama.' When they were gone, I presented the money, saying that I wished to defray the expense of fencing the ground, which had been graciously given me. His excellency was pleased with the offer, but gently declined accepting any thing. He then looked steadfastly at me, as if to penetrate into the motives of my conduct, and recollecting the manoeuvres of the first English settlers in Bengal, thought he had discovered something

Understand, teacher, that we do not give you the entire owning of this ground. We take no recompence, lest it become American territory. We give it to you for your present residence only; and, when you go away, shall take it again. When I go away, my lord, those at whose expense Jan. 8th. After taking the best the house is to be built, will desire to advice, Burman and foreign, I weigh place another teacher in my stead.' ed out the sum of money mentioned Very well; let him also occupy the in the private petition, together with place; but when he dies, or when the estimated expense of fencing the there is no teacher, we will take it.' place given me by the woongyee, andIn that case, my lord, take it." in the evening carried it to his house, Jan. 10.-Spent the whole of yeswhere I was again fortunate in find-terday and to-day with various secreing him in the same position as yes- taries and officers of government, getterday evening. A few noblemen and ting actual possession of the ground their attendants were present, which given me. prevented me from immediately pro- Jan. 13.-Built a small house, and ducing the money. His excellency stationed one of the disciples and fasoon took notice of me, and from 7mily, to keep the place during my abo'clock till 9, the time was chiefly occupied in conversation on religious Jan. 18th.-Removed to Chagaing, subjects. I found opportunity to into a house which Prince Mhas bring forward some of my favorite ar- allowed brother Price to build on his guments, one of which, in particular, ground, in expectation that a change seemed to carry conviction to the of air and residence would relieve me minds of all present, and extorted, from the fever and ague, under which from the great man, an expression of I suffer nearly every other day. It is praise-such praise, however, as is in-my intention, however, to return to dicative of surprise, rather than ap- Rangoon, the time being nearly expiprobation. When the company ret-red, which I at first proposed to stay red, my people at the outer door over- at Ava, and the ends for which I heard one say to another, 'Is it not came up being sufficiently gained. pleasant to hear this foreign teacher

sence.

Jan. 22d.-Took leave of Prince

Indian Mission.

M-. He desired me to return soon, and bring with me all the Christian Scriptures, and translate them into Burman; 'for' said he, 'I wish to read them all.'

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[lowed under the new viceroy of Rangoon. Others of the disciples have fed elsewhere, so that there is not a single one remaining in Rangoon, except three or four with us. The NanJan. 24th-Went to take leave of dau-gong disciples' house has been the king in company with Mr. L. col-demolished, and their place taken by lector of the port of Rangoon, who ar-government, at the instigation of their rived last evening. We sat a few neighbors, who hate them on account moments conversing. 'What are you of their religion. Mah Myat-la died talking about?' said his majesty. He before the removal. Her sister gave is speaking of his return to Rangoon.' me the particulars of her death. Some replied Mr. I.. 'What does he return of her last expressions were-'I put for? Let him not return. Let them my trust in Jesus Christ-I love to both (that is, brother Price and my- pray to him-am not afraid of death self,) stay together. If one goes a--shall soon be with Christ in Heaway, the other must remain alone and ven.' will be unhappy.' 'He wishes to go for a short time, replied Mr. L. 'to bring his wife, the female teacher, and his goods, not having brought any thing with him this time; and he will return soon.' His majesty looked at me, Will you then come again?" I replied in the affirmative. When you come again, is it your intention to remain permanently, or will you go back and forth as foreigners commonly do? When I come again, it is my intention to remain permanently.' Very Well,' said his majesty, and withdrew into his inner apartment.

Heard to-day of the death of Mah Myat-la, sister of Mah Men-la, one of the most stedfast of the church in Rangoon.

Jan. 25th.-Embarked in a small boat, intending to go day and night, and touch no where, in order to avoid the robbers, of which we have lately had alarming accounts.

Feb. 2d. At one o'clock in the morning, reached Rangoon, seven days from Ava.

A letter from Mrs. Judson, in Eng land, informs me, that she is going to America, and will not be here under several months. I propose, therefore, waiting her return, and occupying the interval in finishing the translation of the New Testament.

INDIAN MISSIONS. Condensed for the Miscellany, from the Am, Missionary Register of October.

UNION MISSION.

Extracts of letters from the Assistant, to the

Domestic Secretary-July 15, 1823.

Notwithstanding the trying circumstances and the dark prospects of the mission at the commencement Providence, that month closed with of June, yet, by the favor of a kind a brightening scene, the lustre of which has not yet been diminished. On the 1st and 2d instant we raised our mills. To accomplish this, about thirty men, besides our own family, and hired men, were collected, as by a Divine impulse, from the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio, at the

The Nan-dau-gong disciples soon came over from Dah-lah, on the oppo-very moment their assistance was site side of the river, whither they needed, and the provisions necessary and the Pah-tsooan-douag disciples to make them comfortable were afand inquirers have taken refuge, to forded, only the day before, by the escape the heavy taxations and the il- arrival of our supplies from Cincinlegal harrassments of every kind, al-nati. Probably two-thirds of these

men never before saw a frame build

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Improvement of the Indian Females.

ing of any size raised; yet, notwithstanding the weight of the timber, the extent of the building, and the Friday June, 6.—We, succeed adinexperience of the men, no frame mirably in teaching the Indian woever went up with more precision and men and girls to card, spin, sew, promptness. Not the smallest disas-wash, &c. We pay them, as well as ter was sustained by a single individua!. Surely the hand of God was visible here. It is judged by all who have seen the frame, that it is remarkably strong and skilfully con

structed.

On the 10th inst. brother Vaill returned from the post of Arkansaw. He brought letters from the Board, of the 17th of December, the 6th of March, and the 3d of April. He also brought letters for the family, and papers, pamphlets, &c. as men

tioned in his last communications to the secretary of the Board. He informs us that the iron for our mills, which had been ordered from New

the boys at school, in a paper currency, which we redeem with small articles from the warehouse, in order

to teach them the use of a circulat

ing medium.

Favorable Symptoms among the hired Men.

Lord's Day, June 15.-Taught the preciousness of the soul, and that the opportunities for its salvation must have an end. Some of our hired men are very attentive, and one appears to be anxiously inquiring the way of salvation.

June 26.--The stock of bread stuff having failed, the hired men and Mission family were

Orleans, is now on its way up the necessitated to substitute boiled Wheat and

Arkansaw.

The family enjoy ordinary health. Sister Fuller, although still feeble, is recovering. She is now able to walk about, and occasionally to ride. The school is now under the care of brother Spaulding; and is making good proficiency.

dried Peas, in its stead. On the 30th, a boat arrived which relieved their wants.

GREAT OSAGE MISSION.

EXTRACTS OF LETTERS.

From the Superintendant to the Domestic Secretary.-Aug. 1. 1823. We have now, as you may learn I expect in a few weeks to com-by the journal, eighteen Osage childmence a settlement, about two or ren in our mission school; thirteen three miles from this place, with a girls and five boys. Some of the girls few Osage families, who wish to a-who first entered the school can now dopt our habits and mode of living.converse intelligably in English, and The probable advantages of such set- are beginning to read in the Testatlements cannot at present be cal-ment.

culated. The late dispensations of Our prospects, we think are brightProvideuce seem plainly to requireening. It is said that the Kickapoos the adoption of this measure. It are about to fix their residence withmay prove to be the corner-stone of civilization in this tribe.

in twenty-five or thirty miles of our station. To them we intend to give That the Divine blessing may at- an invitation to avail themselves of tend every effort of Christians for the school for the instruction of their the spread of the gospel, direct the children, and we think that kind deliberations of the Board, and crown treatment will soon soften the Osaevery labor with success, is dear sir,ges, and bring them back to the vilour constant prayer,

lage in which they formerly resided.

lage, as I went down to attend meeting. More Indians attended meets ing to-day than usual. The chief desired that I would gratify them by

Could we bring the children of dif ferent nations into the same school, much would be done to remove their national enmity, and to induce them to live on terms of peace and friend-speaking upon the subject of Chris

ship.

tian marriage-explaining it from the Bible-showing the duties of husbands and wives, and how they should live. As it now greatly occupied their minds, they desired to receive all the necessary instructions respect

Planting Commence. Friday, May 23.-The weather having been more favorable for a week, and our corn field having been prepared for the seed, we commenced our planting this morning. Shoulding it. They thought it a matter of the weather continue fine, we shall probably finish a field of forty acres in the course of the ensuing week.

Sufferings of Mr. Pixley.'

Mr. Pixley, who had for some time been absent from the Missionary Station, among the Indians, learning their language, on his attempting to return, found a great difficulty In doing so, owing to the high waters. He

had to swim many rivers, and remain with out food for a considerable length of time, was exposrd to the inclemency of the weather; remained over night in his wet clothes without shelter; and enduring many other privations before reaching home.

CATARAUGUS MISSION.

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much importance. There were also several persons present who were absent on Thursday, and who would be glad to have their minds strengthened on the subject. I told them I would endeavor to comply with their request. I therefore read such passages of Scripture, and made such remarks, as I thought would be profitable. After I had done speaking, the chief warrior rose and spoke an the ideas might be more strongly imhour, repeating what I had said, that pressed on the minds of his brethren. Among other things, he told them that as they had resolved to take the Bible for their rule of conduct, they ought to obey every injunction as far as lay in their power.

Labors of the Children out of School.

Sickness of one of the Scholars. Monday, June 30.-The boys have Saturday, June 28.-The large this morning finished hoeing their corn boy, whom we hesitated about receiv-and potatoes for the second time, of ing last winter, has been very unwell | which, including the garden, we have some days. We have given him meabout two acres, I hired the land, dicine, but he still grows worse; we not so much for what might be raised have, therefore, called in a physician from it, as that the children might to-day, who pronounces him seri-have the benefit of agricultural exously ill. The boy's mother is here,ercise, about which they are quite and desires to have him removed ambitious. In the morning a number home, where she can attend upon of the boys may be seen, before sunhim. I consented, provided he can rise, going to the field with their boes. go with safety. They labor about an hour, while the girls assist in preparing breakfast. Those boys who do not go to the field, ttend to milking the cows, or to ome other employment about the ouses. They occasionally attenu to labor at other hours in the day,

Sabbath, June 29.-We were sorry that the sick boy was sent for on the Sabbath morning; but as he was an. xious to get to his mother's before he became more ill, we suffered him to go. I accompamed him to the vi