Return from Ava-Baptism at Yat- came wading through the water for t'haung-Arrival at Rangoon-Whole books till after dark. number of tracts and books distributed.

We take with us from Ava, one of the young disciples, Moung Udaung, who we think will prove a valuable assistant in the mission. His father was the waw-mhu, or officer of the royal palanquin, under the old king, and was one of the first whom br. Kincaid bap-name is Moung T'hunaung. We gave tized.

28. Stopped at Nyaungu, (First Banyan,) a large village just above Pugan. The people were much afraid, and when asked if they wanted to read about the Eternal God, answered, "We dare not worship that God." We gave away, however, 60 tracts and 15 books. Gave between 30 and 40 at Pugan.

29. Arrived at Sa-lé, some time before night, and went out to distribute tracts. The people were very eager for them, and we gave away 160, besides 40 books. The boat was some

distance from the bank, and the people

ed to about 40, gave away a few tracts; then on my way home passed through a large village full of idolatry, and to some of these people I made known the way of life. Returned home after dark, quite exhausted, and not a little depressed in spirit.

Thibet and China accessible through Bur

mah.

Feb. 2. Visited Ummera poora, preach- | printing the word of life, it is quite cer tain if we will only occupy Ava faithfully a few years, we should be permitted to plant a branch of the mission in Bom, and then we are on the borders of China and Thibet. Let a press be put in operation in Ava, as the most effectual means of enlightening the minds, and securing the confidence of government men, and at the same time let the Gospel be preached faithfully Feb. 3. Visited Meaday, a considerto all classes of people. Let one misable village six miles above Ummerasionary be placed in Ava or Ummerapoora. This is a Chinese mart. Large caravans come in from the province of poora, learning the Chinese language, Yunnan during the cold season, and and also two of our best Burman assistants be directed to travel incessantly exchange their goods for the produc-between Ava and Bomau, preaching the tions of this country. I had an oppor- Gospel, and distributing tracts. All tunity of seeing the Chinese just as they are in their own country. Their this is practicable and vastly desirable; and when we consider the end to be dress is intended to shield them against obtained, we ought to be willing to cold, and in this they resemble the risk ease, and health, and even life itself. Shans, as well as in their general fea- These regions that have never been tures, except that the Chinese are a trodden by the messengers of peace, size larger, and are inclined to be portly, might soon lift up their hands to God. like the Germans. They are more neg- Oh that American Christians would take ligent in their dress and filthy in their a careful survey of this vast field, and persons than the Burmans. The most send up their united petitions to the prominent trait in the expression of the God of all grace in behalf of these nacountenance is dullness, combined with self-satisfaction. They have nothing tions. I only wish that all who love of that lofty, consequential air that our Lord Jesus could witness what I marks so prominently the Burman char- of human beings, the temples, the pahave seen this day,-the vast multitude acter, and yet they appear to be equally godas, the idols. It was night-fall when proud and self-satisfied. souls, and late in the evening when I I passed Ummerapoora with its 150,000 Ava. What an ocean of immortal became under the metropolitan walls of ings are here; but oh! how degraded, how proud, how awfully far from God! blance of that moral darkness that lies the gloom of night is only a faint resemdeep and heavy on this city, yet here the eye can find a resting place-there these walls, and at this hour they are is a little band of believing souls within bowing down before the throne of grace.

I found many Chinese able to speak Burman, though no one that could speak fluently. As near as I could learn, their spoken language is entirely different from that spoken at Canton and the eastern provinces, though their written language is the same through the whole empire. I endeavored to ascertain what intercourse they had with surrounding nations, particularly Thibet; and I found a considerable trade was carried on with Lassa, the capital of the Thibetians, but was not able to learn any thing more. The distance to some of the nearest towns in China is not, probably, more than 200 miles, as a caravan makes the journey in 20 days.

Bomau, the most northern city of Burmah, is said to be but 2 or 3 days' journey from Yunnan.

MAULMEIN.

EXTRACTS FROM A JOURNAL OF MR.
BENNETT.

Dec. 24, 1834. We had an examination of the school, (see our number for June, p. 233) when the pupils displayed greater advancement, than we had anticipated for so short a time.

It will be a day of triumph to the church of God, when her sons shall be permitted to make their way up the Irrawaddy into Thibet and China, and Jan 6, 1825. Went over to Martaban there proclaim the redemption of Christ. with br. Comstock, where we distributed Prayerful dependence on the promises more than 150 tracts. It has been some of God, will no doubt be succeeded with time since any person has visited this permission to occupy those hitherto in-place with the word of life, and we accessible countries. As the door is now open in Burmah for preaching and

found a few who were eager to get tracts, and hear of the new religion,

ent. It is a much smaller place than I had anticipated, and presents the appearance of an old town in a state of ruins -perhaps 100 or 150 houses.

though the many seemed but too indiffer- | have seen, of perhaps 150 houses, well built and very comfortable. Here our native assistants went about from house to house, and made known the truths of the Gospel. As I had a violent headache, I did not personally engage much in the labors of the day. The natives gave us a very good account of their visits among their countrymen. In the evening returned home. Moung Shwa Moung had accompanied us, and sometimes excited a broad stare of doubtful credulity in his auditors, as he had mentioned some of the thousand wonders he had seen in America. Oh, may the Lord on the seed sown shed down the influence of His gracious Spirit.

mese.

12. Commenced school again, it having been a vacation time since Dec. 24. 55 scholars present. More than we expected.

14. Preached for the English church. As br. Simons is about to leave them, they have given me a unanimous invitation to take charge of them. This matter I leave with God and my brethren. May my brethren and myself be directed aright. The English congregation is very small, as well as the church; the former about 30, and the latter 20, as I am informed.

8. In company with bro. Comstock, went up the Gying river to Damatha and Tavana, where some few tracts were distributed. The population of these villages are mostly Talings, though some of them understand BurThe former village is small-25 or 30 houses. Had considerable conversation with several of the people, some of whom not only listened to the truth with attention, but took interest sufficient to make many inquiries. At the latter place, (of perhaps 100 houses,) we found the people (who had not gone to reap their paddy,) mostly engaged in preparing a Nig-ban-Kyoung, for the reception of the body of a deceased priest, previous to its being burnt, where it will lie in state, and be worshipped by the deluded people. They were so actively engaged in this employment, that they had no ears for the Gospel. After walking through the place, we returned to the bank of the river, where we met an old good-natured man, with whom I had a long conversation. He said he was a Burmese, and he had been taught to worship idols by his ancestors, and if he were righteous, (i. e. had much merit,) he would be happy; if not, he must be miserable-and certainly he showed but little concern which it should be. A great majority of the people seem to me just like this man, pure fatalists. There are some, however, who feel that their happiness depends on their own works, and who work accordingly, endeavoring to practise what their sacred books teach. This man said he had heard some years before of Christ's religion, and he rather thought it was true; but he must be- 3. Having just received a new suplieve the old religion as well as the new. ply of tracts from the London Tract SoI endeavored to press upon him the aw-ciety, have frequent calls for them from ful truth that his responsibility and ac- the soldiers. May they do much good. countability had been increased by his Tracts have been blest in this place, knowledge of the true Saviour, and that and we hope they will be again. out of Christ there was no salvation; but he appeared to be very indifferent. Oh, how many such cases I have met with, where assent is given to all you say or wish to say, and after all not one particle of belief is manifested.

9. Visited a small village on our way to Zatabeen, and gave a few tracts, but found the people unwilling to hear of Christ, or his merciful designs. About 8 A. M. arrived at Zatabeen, one of the pleasantest Taling villages I

15. This evening the brethren, by a unanimous vote, recommended my taking charge of the English church. May I be directed from on high.

21. Attempted to preach to the brethren this evening from Acts xv. 30th and 32d verses, with especial reference to the connexion commenced between

us.

Feb. 2. Attended the Monthly Concert at the English chapel. A good attendance and some interest, after which met the brethren and sisters at br. Hancock's, where the Mission Concert was attended, and enjoyed a good time.

15. Commenced a Burmese Bible Class and Sabbath School. Had 40 scholars. They are all either members of Mr. Hancock's boys' school, Mrs. Cutter's girls' school, or the Free School. We commenced with Matthew, and read each a verse, after which I question them on what they have read. I hope this will be blest to their better understanding of the Scriptures.

22. Had a good attendance at Bible class and English chapel.

March 1. Forty-six at Bible class in Burmese. The Lord be praised for His assistance this day. I trust he has good things in store for us. Religion is taught in the school, the Testament is a reading book, and the schools are opened with prayer. Our numbers are now 103.

English School at Maulmein.

In a letter dated Dec. 5, 1834, Mr. B. gives further particulars respecting the school under his charge, as follows:

attended worship with us and the pe♂ple of this village.

19. Early this morning resumed our journey, and though I had felt quite un well during the latter part of the night, which made us hesitate when we set out, through the mercy of God I was enabled to travel all day. Mrs. Wade too, though unused to journeying of foot, bore the fatigue without apparent injury to health. About mid-day we came to the interesting spot were br. Boardman performed his last labors on Our school at present consists of 83 earth. It is in the midst of a howling on the lists; all but four in English wilderness, but dear, and consecrated studies; about one half pure Burmese, to all who are acquainted with the the remainder Anglo-Burmese, or East history of Boardman's last days. At Indian, some Portuguese, a few Armin- this spot we had intended to rest ourians, and some Hindoos and Parsees, selves during the heat of the day, but with near 20 Chinese. Mrs. Bennett we found it pre-occupied, by an officer has the charge of the girls, and has a from Tavoy, who was out with his peoSunday school on the Sabbath. The ple on a hunting excursion. We thereboys I have in Sunday school. Therefore proceeded on, until we came to are more than 30, who are boarded and another opening, and comfortable shade lodged by government, and those who on the bank of the same stream, where are of Christian parents or guardians atwe remained until the sun began to fall tend evening worship in one of the and its heat abate, when we continued school-rooms. These, with a few others our travelling until the close of the day. about us, make a congregation every Though night had arrived, we were a full evening of 25 on an average for Bur- day's journey from the dwellings of men mese worship. Two of the oldest scholon either side, and of course were ars are members of the church in Ta- obliged to lodge in the wilderness, voy, and take their turns in the evening where we should have been without exercises. We have introduced sing-any shelter either from the heavy dews ing into our worship, and the natives are pleased with it. We usually sing a Burmese hymn at the commencement of the evening exercises, then read a portion of Scripture in Burman, &c., then pray, then close by singing an English hymn.

EXTRACT FROM A JOURNAL OF MR.
WADE.

Karen jungle, Jan. 17, 1835. We left Maulmein on the 5th inst. in a small vessel, and arrived in Tavoy on the 10th. Bro. Mason received us with great cordiality, and we were convinced more than ever, that it was by the direction of our Heavenly Father, that we were designated for Tavoy. To-day, after spending one week in the city, br. Mason, Mrs. Wade and myself, set out for the Karen jungle, and arrived at the nearest village this evening. A number of Karens from another village came about the same time, so that this evening we had quite an assembly; and what made it the more interesting was, they were nearly all professed Christians.

Sunday, 18. Those from the other village remained over the Sabbath, and

of night, or the wild beasts, had it not been for a small tent which br. Mason had previously prepared for his excursions in the wilderness, and which we had brought along with us. It was indeed a comfort to us, to be provided with this shelter; and I have no doubt, it is a great preservation to health; for it is obvious that it must be dangerous to lie down at night with the cold ground beneath, and the falling dew above.

20. The next morning we set out with the rising sun, but were obliged to travel slowly; br. Mason's health had suffered during the night, and he had not been able to take any breakfast; the road also was exceedingly fatiguing, being very hilly. At mid-day we pitched our tent again, there being but an indifferent shade of trees to screen us from the scalding rays of a vertical sun. While here about 20 Karens arrived, who had come all the way from Matah (more than half a day's journey,) to meet us. In the evening, we arrived at a small settlement of Karens, about six miles short of Matah, but where there are several Christians, and we had a pleasant time with them at evening worship,