land. This is the only manufactory of the kind in the Union. A specimen of those screws has been handed us, and we hesi tate not to say they are superior to those imported, and we are informed will be sold cheaper.-Western Press.

Street Paving. The plan of paving, suggested by Mr. M'Adams, of London, by taking up the pavement and converting the streets into a broken stone road, and which was published in a former nuinber of the Christian Advocate, is, we understand, about to be adopted in Boston. We hope soon to see a trial of it made in our own city.

Fine Arts-An American gentleman in England, has presented the Boston Atheneum with a half length likeness of the late venerable President West, of the Royal Academy, painted by our young countryman Leslie, from an original portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence.

Comparative View.-The total number of deaths in the city of New York within the last year was 3444-Philadelphia 4600

-Baltimore 2108-Charleston 314.

The following are the numbers in the respective cities of persons who died within the year, having attained the age of 50 and upwards.

50 to 60

N. York. Philada, Baltim, Charleston 232 312 131

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65,

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Susquehanna Navigation. In the course of the last week, an immense quantity of lumber, flour, wheat, whiskey, stone coal, &c. passed down the Susquehanna. The trade of this river is every year increasing, and in a degree exceeding the belief of any one who has not witnessed it.

The coal mines of the north and west branches are becoming very important to the inhabitants down the river. Where timber is becoming scarce, the one supplies its place as fuel, the other is used by blacksmiths instead of charcoal. And these articles, as they have become more necessary, are furnished at less than onehalf of their former prices.-Harrisburg Chronicle.

Southern Motion of the Stars.-The long discussion concerning the Southern motion of the Stars, has at length been brought to a conclusion, and Astronomers have in general agreed to refer it to a partial, instead of a general application of the tables of refraction. Dr. Forster has, we understand, proposed to the Meteorological Society of London to exert themselves to obtain tables of refraction, for different observatotories, instead of universal tables, which improvement will rectify many errors, as it is requisite to have different corrective tables for each place of observation; moreover, according to him, the same tables will not do for all stars; it is found difficult to apply the same tables, for instance, to Antares and Aldebaran, which will suffice for Sinus, or Procyon.-This is an important thing, and ought to be universally known.

Ledyard.--We understand, that a gentlefor a life of Ledyard, which may be expectman in this country is collecting materials ed at no distant period to come before the public. Of the man, who rambled in his tiers; who was the first to descend the boyhood among the Indians on our fronConnecticut river in a canoe, and in one which was constructed with his own hands, and managed in its voyage by himself alone; who studied law and divinity; who enlisted as a soldier at Gibraltar; who went round the world with Cook; projected the first trading voyage to the North West Coast; was intimate with Robert Morris in Philadelphia, with Paul Jones in Paris, with Sir Joseph Banks in London, and Professor Pallas in Petersburg; who was the friend and correspondent of Jefferson and La Fayette; who was one season in New York, the next in Spain and France, the next in Siberia, and the next under the pyramids of Egypt; who was the first to open the field of African discovery, on which, during the last thirty-six years, so many have entered with enthusiasm and love of adventure, which nothing could damp but the sacrifice of life itself; and who, in his own language, trampled half the globe under his feet,'-of such a man, no doubt many particulars may be related, which will be interesting to his countrymen, and which, at the same time they illustrate the character and do justice to the memory of a remarkable individual, will prove what wonders may be wrought by a union of enterprise, perseverance, and resolution, in the same mind.

The Hampshire Telegraph of Saturday says, Sir Humphrey Davy, the President of the Royal Society, and Sir Robert Sep. pings, Surveyor of the Navy, returned to town this morning, having been engaged three days at the dock yard, in directing experiments made on the bottoms of the

Samarang, 28, and Manly gun brigs, which were taken into dock for the purpose; likewise on four boats, coppered under their direction, with a view to ascertain, upon a large scale, the effect of the galvanic principle which Sir Humphrey proposes to apply in a particular manner, for protecting the copper sheathing on ship's bottoms from corrosion. The principle, we

understand, is to render the whole copper on a ship's bottom electro negative, by the application of a certain quantity of zine or iron in close contact with the ship's copper, at any part of her bottom under water, which zinc or iron only will suffer the oxidation or corrosion, preserving the copper entire.

SANDWICH ISLANDS.

Within the month past a short letter, and part of a journal, has been received by the Editor from Betsey Stockton, a coloured young

woman, one of the missionaries to these islands, who is particularly attached to the family of the Rev. Mr. Stewart-Extracts from the letter and journal are subjoined. It appears that previous and more particular communications, which have not yet been received in this country, had been made relative to the mission, after the arrival of the last reinforcement. The journal from which the following extracts are given, was begun immediately after the writer left the house of the Editor, and has been regularly continued ever since. It is only from the former part of this journal, after the commencement of the voyage, that the subjoined selections have been made-To us they appear interesting and instructive; especially when we consider that the writer is a young woman of African descent, who was never sent to school a day in her life, but acquired all her knowledge by a careful attention to the instruction which she received in a private family, aud by her own efforts after she obtained her freedom at the age of twenty; her present age is about twentyfive. A missionary life at sea has not been so often and so particularly described as that on land.

Lahaina, Maui (Mowee), June 15, 1823. Dear Sir-After a pleasant voyage of

"A missionary's life is very laborious, but pleasant. Do, sir, pray for me. Were know how to pray for us. you on missionary ground, you would I wish it were in my power to give you an account of

some of the trials to which we are called.

But at present I cannot. Captain Gardiner, of the Dawn, is waiting at the door, and will sail in a few hours. You will please to excuse my sending so small a part of my journal. It is all I have copied. i am ashamed of it; but I know you will view its faults with the eye of charity. I have a few things for Mr. J———, but cannot send them at present. Remember me to all the dear family. Eighteen thousand miles have not separated my heart from you. I dream of you all very often; and though I cannot say that I wish to return, yet the thought of never seeing you again sometimes almost overcomes me.

The natives are a very pleasant people. But indeed they are much dirtier than I expected to find them. They eat baked dogs, raw fish

The houses are so small that they have to creep in at the door. What is considered a large house, is about the size of our old roothouse. The house we occupy, however, is larger

Two weeks after we arrived at the is considered the best part of the whole. islands, we were sent to this place, which The productions are melons, bananas,

sweet potatoes, &c. I have time to write no more. The ship has not come to anchor, and will leave us in a few minutes. Ask Mr. J- to tell my mother that I am well and happy.-Please to write to me as often as you can. If you knew with what anxiety I look for a letter, you

to have made St. Jago; but the wind not favouring us, we were obliged to put about for Cape Horn, without landing. This was something of a trial, as it disappointed all our expectations of communication with our friends.-Saw a large flock of flying fish. They rise from the water a little distance, when pursued by larger fish, and sometimes fly on board. They have a delicious flavour, and are equal to any fresh water fish I ever tasted.

30. Sabbath. Had prayer meeting in the morning, and preaching in the afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Stewart preached from 1 Cor. i. 23. I enjoyed the Sabbath very much, and thought I felt something of the love of God in my heart. But still I felt as if I was declining in the spiritual life. I attend a little to the study of the Bible, and find it pleasant. Yet I find a void within my breast that is painful. The scenes which constantly present themselves to my view are new and interesting; and 1 find they have a tendency to draw my mind from Him who is, or ought to be, my only joy. With the poor publican I will say, "God be merciful to me a sinner." At six in the evening, we caught two sharks, and saw a number of dolphins. The flesh of the shark is very good when

young.

31. I was much interested in witnessing the harpooning of a large shark. It was taken at the stern of the ship, about 6 yards from the cabin window, from which I had a clear view of it. It was struck by two harpoons at the same time. The fish (if we may call it one, for it has very little the appearance of a fish) was so angry that he endeavoured to bite the men after he was on deck. His jaw bone was taken out and preserved by one of the missionaries. We see a great number of them, and take them frequently. I have not been able to preserve any curiosities for Mr. J. If I were to return I could amuse him a long time, with telling the simple facts that I have witnessed, and the things I have seen: and at the close of the month and year I will mention a few. The colour of the water near land, is of a greenish hue; a little farther out it is of a bluish tint; and in the middle of the ocean it is of a dark blue, and very clear. I never saw a more beautiful green than the colour of the water off Cape Blanco, where we were nearly driven by an unfavourable wind. From this we steered S. W. by S. between the African coast, and the Cape De Verd islands; and then directed our course S. S. W. to the coast of Brazil. If it were in my power I would like to describe the Phosphorescence of the sea. But to do this would require the pen of a Milton: and he, I think, would fail, were he to attempt it. I never saw

any display of Fire-works that equalled it for beauty. As far as we could see the ocean, in the wake of the ship, it appeared one sheet of fire, and exhibited figures of which you can form no idea. We have bathed during this month frequently, and find the water very refreshing. Yesterday, at 8 in the morning, the thermometer stood at 80°. The missionaries all went in to bathe, with their pantaloons: Mr. B. wore his shirt also, and dived three times from the ship; the last time he staid too long in the water, so that the strength of his arms was exhausted, and he was not able to get into the ship alone. Mr. Lane, the second mate, dived from the bowsprit, with a rope, and tied it round him. At the same time another was thrown from the side of the vessel. We felt alarmed for a few moments, but there was no, real danger. Had he even fainted, the number of swimmers was so great that they could have kept him up until a boat was lowered. I must finish this year by saying with the Psalmist, "When I consider the works of thy hands, Lord what is man that thou art mindful of him!"

Jan. 4, 1823. Crossed the line. In the evening, old Neptune visited us, a little before we came to his garden, as he called it. His appearance was the most ludi crous thing I ever saw in my life. He an. nounced his coming by blowing a large trumpet. The sailors were most of them new hands; and the poor fellows were all put down in the forecastle, and afterwards brought up, one at a time, before his majesty, with their eyes covered, to answer to a number of questions respecting their lives, business, &c. and why they had come to sea. He told the mission family, that as there were so many ladies on board, he had thought it expedient to bring his wife with him; and that she was as clever an old lady as ever was in the world. He introduced her to the family; but said he thought it not best for her to shake hands with them, as she had been handling so many of her dirty boys. Nor did he think it proper to shave any one farther aft, among the ladies. But he would like something else Accordingly they sent him some Spirits and Cakes, and he and his lady withdrew, telling us that we might cross his garden at all times. The manner in which they shave is very disgusting.

5. Sabbath. Pleasant and clear in the morning; a little squally in the afternoon. Had our usual worship. The day was solemn; Mr. Bishop preached for us: but "in vain I sought Him whom my soul loveth." I felt very much inclined to despair, and feared that I had indulged the hope of the hypocrite. Shall I after all

become a castaway! Forbid it, O Lord! nor suffer me to injure the cause I have espoused.

6. Nothing new to-day. All going on in good order. I find my mind still dark; and do not feel quite happy. Yet for the sake of those around me I endeavour to appear cheerful. I am becoming more and more attached to Mr. and Mrs. S—, and trust that God will make me a comfort to them.

8. Going very rapidly, at the rate of nine and a half miles an hour. The wea

ther very pleasant. We have not suffered

so much with the heat since we came near the line, as we did some time ago. The air is more like that on land than we have felt it for three weeks past. Saw a large tortoise, but could not take it, without delaying the ship too long. We regretted the loss very much. Fresh meat would be very acceptable to us; we have had none since Christmas. Pork and beef are our standing dishes. Our table makes a curious appearance. It is spread over with frames; every plate, dish, and cup, is fastened; and even thus we cannot get a meal, at times, without holding with one hand, while helping ourselves to eat with the other. We have very little conversation at the table: all of us get through as soon as we can. There are eleven per sons at each table: at the first, the captain and one of the mates, with nine of the missionaries. At the second, two mates, three of the missionaries, the four natives and myself. The provisions of both tables are alike. In the division of the missionary stores I always have my share, so that I have indeed a double portion of the good things of this life; for Mr. and Mrs. S. give me always a share with them. The last apple and orange were cut in three pieces, and divided between us. The impression that such little things make on my mind will not easily be erased. O that I were worthy of such favours, but I fear I am not.

(To be continued.)

As we were about to send the foregoing extracts to the press, we received two letters from the Rev. Mr. Stewart. They were written, it appears, at the distance of five months from each other, and sent in different directions, so as to divide between them a circumnavigation of the globe; and yet they both came to us by the same post. The one under date of October 22, 1823, contains the latest intelli

gence of the Sandwich Islands mission that has yet been published. We give large extracts from both. We have lately seen an article in the publick papers, which states that the king and queen of the Sandwich islands had arrived at Rio Janeiro, on their way first to England, and then to the United States. The correctness of this statement we have since seen confirmed

by a private letter. We should hope that if their majesties should live to return, they will be more desirous, and better qualified than ever, to favour and promote the civilizing and christianizing of their people.

Mission House at Honoruru,

Port of Oahu, Sandwich Islands, May 24th, 1823. Respected and beloved Sir-I have time merely, before the sailing of the Arab, which carries letters for America to Canton, to inform you of our safe arrival at this place, on the morning of the 27th of April, after a most prosperous and plea sant voyage. Betsey and myself have both kept regular journals, copies of which we design, according to our engagement, to transmit to you; and shall send them by the next ship that sails from this port for America, which will be in about six weeks: we could not possibly prepare them in time for the Arab.

We are all in excellent health. Betsey says she never felt better, looks remarkably well, and is very happy in her situation. Sometimes during the voyage she felt a little lonesome, being without any bosom friend, which all the rest of the family had. But since the 11th April, she has felt nothing of the kind. Mrs. Stewart then committed to her care an infant son, who seems to have filled the vacuum in B.'s heart, and beguiles her already of the moments which before left an opening for thoughts of sadness. I am happy to say that Mrs. S. enjoys the most perfect health and is greatly pleased with her situation in these distant isles, and in

the prospect of usefulness to this people.

It is not determined where we shall be Lahaina, on the island of Maui: (Mowee.) permanently established, but probably at If not there, either at Kouruah or Ohido, on the island of Hawaii, (incorrectly Owy. hee.) The Mission is in prosperous circumstances, and the hopes of its support. ers here were never brighter. Truly the fields are already ripe for the harvest, and we may add, The harvest is great, but

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