scholars, the son of a widow, who I trust is a pious woman. At noon he ran away. But as I was returning to the school after dinner, his uncle came with the truant. His uncle said it was the mother's opinion that I did not punish the boy enough. She wished me to deal with him as though he were my own. What different views does the Gospel give those who receive it, even with respect to family government! A few months ago, this boy would have been pitied and excused by his mother and friends, to his great injury; but now they apparently feel the force of the sacred injunction, "Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying."

24. Sabbath. Our meeting very well attended. Appointed in the evening a meeting for inquirers, at which our room was full. After singing, and prayer, and a few remarks, leave was given for any to speak, who felt desirous to do so. Five Cherokees spoke in turn, in their own language, on the great subject of religion. The faces of some were bathed in tears while they were speaking One, who had been a most violent opposer, said, "It is high time for us all to quit our bad ways. Our friend Hall has been here a long while telling us how we ought to do. We have not minded him. We have seen him in distress, and have not pitied him. We have viewed him as our enemy. But now we all know him to be our best friend. Should I see him again in trouble, I would give him a hundred dollars in a moment, if that would relieve him. We have many children. What will become of them, if they go on as we have done; I cannot help weeping now, that I have listened to wicked white men, and have not attended to religion before." This man spoke

15 or 20 minutes in this strain; and his looks,

gestures, and voice, indicated that he felt what he said.

27. It is now more than six months since we opened a weekly evening meeting, at our house, on Wednesday; and another on Friday, at Mr. Sanders', a mile hence. We have, also, had extra meetings, as circumstances seemed to require. Sometimes meetings have been held every evening in the week. No one stated meeting has yet been neglected.

29.-The converts took up most of our time, while together, in conversing one with another in their own tongue. One of them, for the first time in public, led in prayer. A precious few here, who, a short time since, were far off from God, have been made nigh by the blood of Christ. O what everlasting praise is due to Him, who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will!

In acknowledging a letter from the Corresponding Secretary, Mr. Hall says: I have read it to the beloved converts, and the dear people of God at the north, think of they seemed pleased to learn that you, and them. They wish me to tell you, that they believe they have too much happiness in religion to be willing to give it up for the foolish pleasures of the world; and that they can never be sufficiently thankful that a teacher has been sent to them.

should be organized at Taloney without Mr. H. is very desirous that a church delay; and that those who give satisfactory evidence of piety "should be received and acknowledged as members of Christ's visible church, for which they are desirous, if thought worthy."

SANDWICH ISLANDS.

In the Missionary Herald for the month of April, we find a joint letter from the American Missionaries, Messrs. Bingham, Thurston, Chamberlain, and Loomis, dated at Woahoo, (or, as it is now called, Oahu,) on the 9th of August, 1822; and a letter of the same date from the English Missionary Deputation; both addressed to the Secretary of the American Board of Missions. Extracts from the former, and the whole of the latter, we now present to our readers.

JOINT LETTER OF THE MISSIONARIES.

English Missionary Deputation. By another letter, sent by the ship Lady Blackwood, in the early part of May, you

will probably learn the interesting fact, that, in the wise providence of God, the English Missionary Deputation,composed of the Rev. Mr. Tyerman and George Bennet, Esq. accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Ellis, Missionary at Huahine, and several natives of the South Sea isles, who have been taught the Christian religion, have been directed to these favoured shores, and allowed to witness, with us, what God has here begun to do.

Acknowledgment of Favours.

We would not forbear to mention the receipt, by the ship Tartar, from China, of a precious letter from Mr. Oliphant, a

respectable American gentleman at Canton, breathing the spirit of the age, the spirit of expansive and operative benevolence, accompanied by a donation to the mission of goods and various articles of convenience, to the amount of about three hundred and eighty dollars. With many kind words of encouragement and consolation, he begs our acceptance of "this trifle," with the assurance, that if it should diminish our privations and promote our comfort, and in any way aid us in bringing the interesting islanders to Christ, his ability and opportunity to bestow the favour will afford him unspeakable satisfaction.

You will rejoice to learn, also, that, by the return of the ship L'Aigle, Capt. Starbuck, from London, we have lately received from the Rev. Mr. Burder, Secretary of the London Missionary Society, a very friendly and comforting letter, together with the Gospels Matthew, Luke, and John, the History of the Apostles, and a volume of hymns, in the Tahitian tongue; a small vocabulary of the Malay language, in English and Malay; a New Zealand grammar and vocabulary; and several numbers of the late missionary publications, containing much interesting intelligence respecting the progress and prospects of Christian missions among the heathen.

Languages of Polynesia.

In comparing the languages of New Zealand, Tahiti, and Owhyhee, we are, at every step, gratified to see the striking resemblance which they bear to each other, and the very great facility which the knowledge of one affords in acquiring a knowledge of the other: but we are disappointed in not finding a similar resemblance between these languages and the Malay, as it has been the opinion of some that the Malay is the origin of these, and most of the other dialects of Poly

nesia.

Expected Associates in the Mission.

It is about six months since we learned that you were seeking a passage for missionaries to these islands; and from that time we have observed a weekly prayer meeting with special reference to those VOL. IV.

who might be appointed to be our helpers -to their passage across the mighty waters-and to their entrance among the heathen. This we resolve to continue till we shall greet them with welcome, and join with them in grateful thanksgiving to Almighty God for his goodness to them, his mercy to us, and his grace to the heathen to whom they are sent. Important increase of Christian Influence.

While we have been thus waiting, we have, in the kind providence of God, been called upon to rejoice and give thanks to him, for the seasonable and important aid rendered to the mission, by the assiduous both in investigating the language, and in labors of Mr. Ellis, for the last four months, preaching to the people; and also for the efforts of Messrs. Tyerman and Bennet to encourage our hearts, to strengthen our hands, and to exert a salutary influence in the mind of the king, and chiefs, and people, in favour of our great object.

And we believe you will rejoice to learn that, at the request of this government, and with the most cordial approbation and consent of this mission, and by the express and official advice and appointment of the Deputation, as agents for the London Missionary Society, brother Ellis will probably be stationed here, to use all his talents and influence in the promotion of the cause in which we are engaged; to aid us in acquiring a thorough knowledge of the language, in translating the Scriptures, and in furnishing the nation with books and with other means of improvement, much earlier than it could possibly be done without such assistance. Auna and his wife, two natives of Huahine, well instructed, are also stationed here as Christian teachers.

Progress of the Mission.

The nation, we are happy to say, is now ready to receive additional teachers. During six months past, the desire for instruction seems to have increased with the means. We have been enabled to print, and put into their hands, 16 pages of a spelling book, containing, besides a copious list of words, several lessons in reading, which exhibit some of the leading doctrines of the Gospel. A considerable

number of pupils are already thoroughly acquainted with these pages, and they are sought by others, so that we are obliged to distribute a considerable part of the edition, which amounted to 500 copies, before the remaining 16 pages can be finished. We have, during the last six months, been able to preach more frequently to chiefs, and to greater numbers of the people, by an interpreter, than has been usual in any former period. Lately Mr. Ellis has preached three times a week, almost entirely in the dialect of this country; and our assiduous Hopoo appears to be useful in holding forth, in his own way, the precious words of life, to his dying countrymen. Most of us are able to tell them, with increasing freedom and perspicuity, in their own tongue, something of the wonderful works of God, and something of inspired truth, which gives light and life to those who receive it: and last Sabbath, for the first time in a public assembly of the natives, Mr. Bingham was enabled to address the Throne of Grace in the vernacular tongue.

Desire of the Chiefs to learn.

Soon after the first sheet of the spelling-book was put to press, Gov. Adams, from Owhyhee, enlisted as a pupil, with a desire to learn to read and write his own language; and he continues diligently and successfully to apply himself to this pursuit, though he has returned to Owhy hee, and has now only an ordinary Tahitian youth to instruct him.

The next principal personage who enlisted, for the same purpose, was Kamamalu, the queen, about two months ago. She has read through the 16 pages which we have printed, and is able to write an intelligible note, and to read the answer; so that she begins to find a pleasure in corresponding with Mrs. Bingham by the

late they have repeatedly had morning and evening prayers in their family, assisted by Auna, or some other person; and they are diligently learning to read and write. Immediately after the prayer meeting above mentioned, they embarked for Owhyhee, with Kaahumanu (Kaahoomanoo) and Taumuarii, (Tamoree,) and many others, accompanied by Auna and his wife.

Tour round the Island of Oahu, (Woahoo.)

About the middle of June, Mr. Tyerand John Honoree, made a tour round man, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Bingham, this island, and often addressed the people on the all important subject of the great salvation; visited the high-priest, Hevaheva, (Haverhaver, as we have before called him,) at Waimea, (Wymaah,) and preached, at different places, the Gospel of the kingdom to small collections of

natives.

Seriousness of Cox.

Monday night, the 29th ult. Cox was troubled with a dream, in which he saw the island all on fire, and could find no hiding place for his soul The next day he requested Messrs. Bingham and Ellis to hold a meeting at his house in the evening, and to pray with him and tell him of the great salvation. Between forty and fifty of the natives assembled. Mr. Ellis preached and Hopoo offered one of the prayers, Cox requested that he might have the same privilege every evening, and have some one, also, to attend morning prayers at his house. On the 31st, he went to his sister Kaahumanu, and proposed to her to join with him in turning to the new way pointed out by the missionaries; to encourage schools, and allow their people all to be taught. She declined; but he avowed his intention to learn, and have his people instructed. His wife joined with him, and also several of his family. One of his favourites, Taumi, by the way, has, for two years, been receiving instruction, and made very desirable progress; sometimes engages in prayer; and has considerable influence with this important chief.

Disposition of Riho-riho to learn.
The next principal personage who en-

listed as a regular pupil in acquiring the art of reading and writing the language, was the king himself. On the 2d inst. he visited the mission family, in a very pleasant mood, and, at our solicitous suggestion, engaged to begin the work soon. He requested that 100 copies of the first sheet of the spelling-book might be ready to put into the hands of his people, and encouraged us to hope, that as soon as the sandal wood, which he owed, should be paid over to those who were waiting for it, all his people should be allowed to attend on our instructions. His wives and favourite friends have united with him. On Monday last, the day of the Monthly Concert, his house became literally a school-house, and Mr. Bingham, Mr. Ellis, James Kahuhu, and John Honoree, were diligently employed in teaching them to read and write. This continues with good success. The next day, Kaahumanu was induced to lay aside her cards, receive a book, and cheerfully attempt to learn the alphabet of her language. Taumuarii also received a book, and, by their united request, about 30 of his people. Krai moku, (Krimakoo,) Naihe and his wife, Kanui, and Kauikcoule the young prince, and most of the smaller chiefs at this place, with their favourites, are learning to read and write. Besides the school of about 50 pupils at our school-house, which Mrs. Bingham superintends, there are about 100 pupils in the village, at seven different places, which require the attention of Messrs. Bingham and Thurston, Mrs. Thurston, and Mrs. Bingham, when her health will permit her to go, together with all the aid of our most forward pupils.

Slate and Prospects of the Mission. Such is the present state of the mission, and of the nation. We are satisfied that the Lord has begun a great work here, and we pray that he "will perform it until the day of the Lord Jesus." A few, we are led to hope, are inquiring what they must do to be saved. May the Lord guide them into all truth.

We are desired to send to our patrons, and the good people of America, the affectionate AROHA (salutation) of the

LETTER FROM THE ENGLISH MISSIONARY DEPUTATION TO THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.

Beloved Brethren in Christ

You have, we presume, been informed, that the London Missionary Society have deputed two of their number to inquire into the state of their mission in the islands of the South Seas. We, whose names are subscribed to this letter, have the honour to form that deputation.

When we sailed from England in May, 1821, we had just received information, that the Sandwich Islands had engaged your benevolent regards, and that you had sent Missionaries to propagate the Gospel in that interesting portion of the heathen world. While this important information filled our hearts with joy, and excited in our minds the most fervent prayers that success might attend your labours of love, we were encouraged to indulge the most extensive hopes, by hearing that idolatry had already fallen in those islands, and that the Great Head of the Church had thus singularly prepared the way for his

servants.

Unexpected Visit to the Sandwich Islands.

But though we felt the most lively interest in the success of your enterprise, we then entertained no hopes, not even the most remote, of visiting the Sandwich