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NATIVE TEACHERS.

The friends of Missions have been pleased in learning that several Burman converts have become highly useful as religious instructers to their countrymen, and thus present the pleasing prospect of multiplying the heralds of the cross, from among those who have been involved in the darkness of heathenism. Moung Ing is well known by reputation to our readers, as a zealous friend to the progress of the gospel, and a successful laborer with the Missionaries. The Board have voted that some pecuniary aid shall be granted to native teachers, to enable them to devote their time to the work, and render more efficient aid; and already one hundred dollars have been received by the Treasurer, from a liberal friend, towards the support of Moung Ing. This convert has recently addressed a letter to the Corresponding Secretary, in the Burman character, a translation of which was transmitted by Mr Judson. Although it details many events familiar to our readers, yet we doubt not it will be read with interest, as it exhibits the train of thought and the mode of expression of a Burman who is now de voted to the spread of the gospel.

MOUNG ING's Letter.

Moung Ing sends greeting to teacher Bolles, Superintendant of the missionary affairs of the Lord Jesus Christ, agreeably to the will of God the Father-in Salem, America-a region favored with the religion of the Divine Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, the only way of eternal life, according to the will of God, most excellent, in the highest heavens. Grace and peace be multiplied to thee, from God the Father, who is willing to be so called by all men, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, who ever saves from sin and hell all who believe in and love him.

Certain teachers, acquainted with the grace of God, the object of universal worship, having come from their own country, situated at an immense distance, and having labored in

righteous performances, and declared the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, we became acquainted with them, and believed, and were baptized,—which facts I testify and transmit in this letter, the result of a joyful mind.

As to my own circumstances, I formerly lived at Bike, (Mergui,) where the rulers grievously oppressed the people, in consequence of which, I removed to Rangoon. There, with a view to my present and future welfare, I became a disciple of the great Salen teacher, a person well skilled in the sacred books. While thus situated, the grace of God sought and selected me. One day, a person came with a missionary writing, which he said he I received from teacher Judson. heard his words, and had a strong desire to know more. Early the next morning, I went to listen. I found the teachers, heard the gospel, and obtained a glimmering of light. After tism. The teachers were not satisfied, eight or nine days, I requested bapand declined baptizing me. I then took the sacred writings, and returned to my former place of residence. There I was variously employed, and got no increase of light. But when the rains set in, not being able to go on as usual, I applied myself to study the Scriptures, and meditate on God and ed. I saw my sins and repented of pray to him. Then the light increasthem. I put my trust in the Lord Jesus Christ; and on returning to Rangoon, again requested baptism; and after being examined, obtained that favor. From that time, (except one more visit to Bike,) I continued to remain with the teachers; and I accompanied them to Ava.

After we had been there a few months, great trouble and misery came upon us. The English and Burmans went to war; and when the news of the taking of Rangoon reached Ava, the chief jailor and the executioners came, and having tied the teacher's arms behind him, carried him off. On the way, in order to extort money, they threw him down, and trode upon him, and drew the cords so tight, that when he could bear it no longer, we were obliged to give them money, upon which they slackened the cords a little and went forward. On arriv

ing at the court house, the government examined him, and put on three pair of fetters, and sent him to the inner prison, to be treated with severity.

We were then obliged to conciliate the jailers, and give them presents to get a little relief. After eight or ten days, they had recourse to their former severity, and got more presents. In this manner, for about a year, the jailers and executioners continued to abuse the teacher, and extort money. Then he was taken away to Oung-pen-la, about six miles distant. The executioners stripped him of his shoes, and almost all his clothes, and carried him off in the middle of the day, when the sun was very hot. In consequence of this, the soles of his feet were as if burnt with fire; and all the skin came off, and they were one great wound. After remaining at that place about five months, they took the teacher out of fetters, and sent him to the head quarters of the army, to act as interpreter.

As to the teacheress, from the day the trouble came, she went about to the houses of government people, and though she could not procure the release of the teacher, she got permission sometimes to visit him in prison. After two or three months, however, that was prohibited. She then conciliated the governor of the city, and obtained an order to go about the town and enter the prison occasionally, dressed like a Burman woman. Soon after, she was confined with a daughter, and having somewhat recovered, the prison being at a great distance from her house, she moved into a shed in the governor's yard, that she might be near the prison; and there she cooked food for the teacher and took care of him. When he was carried off to Oung-pen-la, she followed for the same purposes, and there remained. On the teacher's being released and sent to the army, she went back to her own house. There she became dreadfully ill, and lost her mind, so that she talked at random. As this crisis, through the mercy of God, teacher Price was released; and on his giving her medicine, she recoved.

When the teacher was sent back from the army, he was not allowed to live in his house; but the north commandant of the palace took charge of him in his own house, to which the teacheress also was removed, as soon as she was able; and there they lived comfortably for about a month; after which, the Burman government being beaten and forced to pay money, we

all went to Rangoon, and thence to Amherst.

But the teacher made no stay in Amherst-he returned to accompany the English Envoy to Ava, in hope of getting some permission to do missionary work in Burmah.

The teacheress built her own house, and two little school zayats-one for boys and one for girls, and made me teach them to read. She herself came and taught the girls to sew. On Sundays, Moung Shway-bay, myself, Mah Men-lay and Mah Doke, with several of the neighbors, met at her house, and had worship. After three months spent in this way, she was taken ill and sent for a doctor. In a few days the disease became violent, and she told us all to pray to God that she might be wholly resigned to the divine will. We then continued diligently to pray and take care of her. After six or seven days more, she said that she could stay with us no longer; and having given us directions how to remain, and told us to take care of her little daughter and all the things, until the teacher should return, she died.

One month after the teacheress died, teacher Wade arrived from Bengal; and in two months more, teacher Judson returned from Ava.

Afterwards I went to Bike, (Mergui) from a desire to preach the gospel to those who had never heard, and to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ; and I made a little beginning-I went about to the houses and places of assembling, and preached to all I met. I found four or five who considered and desired to believe: Others were not only indisposed to believe, but desirous of abusing and beating me. Afterwards I returned, and with teachers Judson and Wade, removed altogether to Maulamying, where the inhabitants are more numerous; and at this place, we are laboring in missionary work. The teachers Wade and Judson have built a zayat each, in suitable places, and preach to all they meet. I go about here and there, and try to do as well as I can. Moung Shway-bay teaches the girls to read, and at leisure times, goes about in the same way. Teacher Boardman has gone to Tavoy, and is preaching there.

There are seven disciples living, who did not come with us to Amherst, two of whom are women. Of the four that came, three are here; one of them, Mal Men-lay, is dead.

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following are new disciples:-Mah Loon-byay, Mah Lah, May Nyo, above eighty years old; Mee Aa, about thirteen, Moung Shway-bay's daughter; Mah-ree, about twelve; Mee Nenyay, Mee Nen-mah and Mee Tangoung, a little younger; Moung Shway-pwen, and Moung Thah-pyoo, who have gone to Tavoy; Moung En, Moung Ian-loon, Moung Shway-pan, Mah Doke's husband, Moung Dwah, Mc Donald, a Hindoo; little Moung Ian-loon, and Ko Myat-kyau-in all seventeen. And there are many others who are considering, and who will become disciples. Ko Myat-kyau's elder brother, and wife, and other relations, were opposed to it, and persecuted him greatly; but he bore it patiently; and now they are somewhat reconciled. Two of the girls have been beaten by their mothers. Mee Nen-mah's mother said, when she beat her, "Ha, you, a religion in which you cannot tell lies, what you take for? Our race must buy and sell and get their living by telling lies." Mee Ian-goung's mother said, "Ha, I put you to learn to read and to sew only. Did I put you with the teachers to take their religion? And then she dragged her by the hair and beat her. The Hindoo, Mc Donald, when he was baptized, having in his possession certain books which are contrary to the Scriptures of the Lord Jesus Christ, brought them all and threw them into the water. But if I should write about all things particularly, my letter would be too long; so I write a summary only. Teacher Judson will translate into English. In the year of Christ 1828, the Burman year 1190, on the 10th of the decrease of Wah-goung (Aug. 5th) this letter is finished.

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Translated from the original, which is forwarded herewith. A. JUDSON. Rev. Dr Bolles.

VALLEY TOWNS. Journals have been received from Rev. Evan Jones, of the Valley Towns, detailing events relative to that station; extracts from which follow.

July 29, 1828. Kaneeda gave a very refreshing account of a change hich has taken place in his mind. e first thing that excited his attenwas hearing of the sufferings of Son of God, for men. Then he

began to loathe bad company, drunkenness, &c. He became much troubled in mind, and commenced praying. Thinks much about the Son of God, and says he loves him. Is grieved to see men go on in sin. He loves the missionaries as God's people, and wishes to follow their ways.

Oct. 6. Had a very interesting conversation with Kaneeda: he seems to feel the depravity of his hoart, and to appreciate the value of the atonement of Jesus. Says he can trust in the Saviour, loves him, and wishes to know all his will, that he may serve him more exactly. He says he has talked with his sisters about the ways of God. They were willing to hear, and thought it good.

Jan. 6, 1829. Received a letter from Sugg Fort, of Port Royal, enclosing sixteen dollars, to be applied towards circulating portions of scripture, hymns, &c. in the Cherokee language. hope this example will be followed, that the poor Cherokees may read, in their own tongue, the wonderful works of God.

Feb. 2. Kaneeda brought back a little book I lent him, for two weeks, with a few chapters and some hymns in Cherokee. He said he had scarcely got a sight of it; his wife, and sister, and some others, had been so engaged in reading it, as to keep it constantly occupied. There are many more who are equally desirous to read the word of God. I trust the Lord will give it to them by some means. A small portion of the Scriptures will soon be printed; and I trust the friends of the Redeemer will furnish us the means to circulate it in the dark recesses of these mountains. I could circulate at least a thousand copies, to persons who would rejoice to receive them.

The following letter to the Corresponding Sec'ry, has just come to hand. Valley Towns, June 17, 1829.

Rev. Sir,

that the poor Cherokees, amidst the I have much pleasure to inform you lowerings of Providence, as regards temporal prospects, are daily manifesting a more decided disposition to listen to the overtures of grace.

On Sabbath day, June 14, two of them, Kaneeda and his wife, neither of whom have any knowledge whatever of the English language, gave us an account of a work of grace on their minds, and the happy change it had

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produced in their views, and feelings, and prospects, which caused a thrill of wonder and joy to pass through the audience. A great number of people were present. The worldling was astonished and confounded, and the saint exulted in the efficacy of the gospel.

Two white females also professed faith in the blessed Redeemer. One of these was peculiarly interesting. The meek and entire dependence on the atoning sacrifice which was manifested in her experience, connected with the propriety of her conduct, produced a lively sensation in the congregation.

They were all baptized, and afterwards we sat down to commemorate the death of our blessed Redeemer. It was the most interesting day we have ever witnessed at this place.

There have now been twenty baptized at this station. There are a great number more whose minds are agitated about the concerns of eternity, and who are inquiring after the way of truth. I hope the Holy Spirit will lead them to trust in the sâcrifice of the blessed Jesus.

I

am,

Rev. Sir, your obedient servant in the Gospel, EVAN JONES.

Rev. L. Bolles.

mented missionary, Mrs Ann H. Judson, and which has since been conducted by her worthy associates in the Burman Mission:-accordingly, it is the wish of the Society, that the moneys forwarded by them, be still applied to this object.

It is with deep regret, that we find our annual contribution so much diminished-yet would not thence be discouraged. We trust that the Missionary spirit will no longer languish among us. Indeed, since the recent encouraging accounts have reached us, relative to the progress of the eastern mission, an increased interest has apparently been excited in this truly noble cause. It has become the more earnest prayer of many friends of Zion here, that the light of the glorious gospel may quickly be spread over nations who are now enveloped in moral darkness and death-that our missionary brethren may be sustained and prospered in their labors of love, and that through their instrumentality, the whole heathen world may ere long be converted to God.

To every Christian heart, it is truly grateful to hear of the advancement of the Saviour's kingdom; among ignorant and degraded heathen. But to the female breast, this cause appeals with peculiar power. It is anxiously hoped, that this impulse will not be felt in vain; but that it will be universally attended with correspondent THE BAPTIST BOARD OF FOREIGN efforts, in behalf of that large portion of our miserable fellow beings who are "perishing for lack of knowledge."

LETTERS TO THE

MISSIONS.

Dear Sir,

TREASURER

Richmond, April 25, 1829.

OF

In compliance with a late resolution of the "Richmond Female Judson Society," the sum of fourteen dollars is now remitted to you, as Treasurer of the " Baptist General Convention for Missionary purposes, in the United States." This sum, which is the annual contribution of the " Judson Society," you will receive by the hand of the Rev. James B. Taylor, pastor of the second Baptist church in this city; and agreeably to the wish of the above named Society, will place it to the credit of the " Virginia Baptist Missionary Society."

The design of the "Judson Jociety," it is generally known, is to assist in supporting the native female school, established by the late useful and la

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Yours, very respectfully,

JANE N. DANIEL, Cor. Sec.
FRANCES B. GREENHOW, Dir.

FROM REV. JOHN PECK, CAZENO

VIA, N. Y. JUNE 30, 1829.

"I have received about one hundred

dollars for the Foreign Mission within a short time, and liberal contributions for our State Convention, to the amount of one thousand dollars. It has done me good to see the zeal manifested among God's dear children for the spread of the gospel among the destitute. May the blessing of many ready to perish come upon them."

Dea. H. Lincoln.

TABLE OF BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND BRITISH PROVINCES.

REV. NOAH DAVIS, Agent of the Baptist General Tract Society, with much industry and care, compiled from the Minutes of Associations, and published in the Tract Magazine, for January last, a statistical table of the Baptists in the United States and British Provinces, as correctly as could be ascertained. This table is very convenient for reference, and it is desirable to extend its circulation. For some considerable time we have had it in type; but other matter has prevented its insertion in the Magazine. As the anniversaries of many Associations will be held the present and following months, its publication at this time will be appropriate, and we doubt not it will be welcome to our readers.

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