Mrs. About three o'clock on the morning of the Sabbath, being still sensible, a sweet smile suddenly irradiated his countenance; he then fetched a sigh; and it was immediately seen that his immortal spirit had departed-so gentle was his dismissal. There were present at this time, beside his sorrowing wife-now a second time a widow, Mrs. Thompson, sen., Chalmers, Mr. Robson, and two gentlemen who had often sat up with him. It was a solemn moment. Before a word was spoken, they all sank to their knees, when Mr. R. offered an affecting and suitable prayer. Such, dear sirs, was the death-bed of your faithful Missionary. It will be gratifying to his friends at home to know that medical skill, and the soothing attention of friends, were all experienced by him. Dr. Chalmers, whose kindness has been so often manifested towards Missionaries, was with him early and late, and the other medical gentlemen of the town were called in consultation. His loss will be deeply felt. His people have lost a faithful pastor -the Missionary cause a zealous advocate-while every Missionary may indeed exclaim "Alas! my Brother." His natural kindness of heart and cheerfulness of manners endeared him to all who knew him, and many proofs of attachment and respect to him were shewn by several who were in no way connected with our Society. On the Sabbath-evening it was announced, that, early the next morning, his remains would be removed to Graham's Town for interment; and that it was proposed that the friends here should accompany them to the outside of this town. The coffin was placed in a wagon, covered with a pall. Immediately behind, Mr. Robson and I walked as chief mourners, followed by the other friends; some soldiers of the 91st Regiment closing the procession. When arrived outside the town, the wagon was drawn to the roadside, when a hymn was sung and prayer was offered, and we then returned. ARRIVAL OF THE MISSIONARY SHIP AT TAHITI. WE had the pleasure last month of communicating the safe arrival of the "JOHN WILLIAMS" at Hobart Town, February 24th; and we are now gratified in being able to report that she reached the island of Tahiti, early in April-all well. DEPARTURE OF MISSIONARIES FOR INDIA. On Friday evening, August 18th, a public meeting was held at Spa Fields Chapel, to take leave of three Missionary brethren, Mundy, Porter, and Sewell; with Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Sewell; previous to embarkation on their return to India. A hymn having been sung, the Rev. T. E. Thoresby read the Scriptures and engaged in prayer, and the Rev. H. Townley made the Introductory Address. The Valedictory Prayer, which followed, was presented by the Rev. E. Mannering, and Rev. Dr. Massie delivered the Valedictory Address. The Rev. Messrs. Mundy, Porter, and Sewell then successively addressed the Meeting, and the Rev. B. S. Hollis offered the concluding prayer. APPLICATION FROM A NATIVE CHURCH IN JAMAICA. AN application has been received, through our brother Mr. Holland, of Mount Zion Station, Jamaica, from the Members of the Church under his pastoral care, for the present of a Communion Service, of which they stand in great need, and which they would be glad to accept, new or old. They express the hope that one of our Churches might be able to confer this favour upon them; and, should any of our Christian Friends have it in their power to respond to the request, we shall be happy to take charge of the Service when delivered at the Mission House, Blomfield-street, and will engage to forward it to Jamaica by the first suitable opportunity. The applicants state that they would also feel obliged if any friend could supply them with a small quantity of brown and green paint, which the state of their Chapel renders especially needful at the present time. FOR SEPTEMBER, 1848. MISSIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS From the 17th July to the 16th August, 1848, inclusive. £ . d. Warwickshire. Collections by Rev. S. Buchan, Female Society, 10 0 0 Buchan 3.10 WALES. 236 131. 10s. 204 and Boxes... Collection.. Culsalmond, Rev. Mr. Ren- rison, Collection.. Prayer Meetings. R. Cran's Box... For the College at Calcutta 0 14 4 Congregational Chapel- 9 39 311 6 15 2 800 15 3 0 1 17 3 5 14 6 4 5 8 4 11 0 United Presbyterian Church, 400 Collections, Missionary John Park, Esq., for 7 11 4 10 0 0 James Park, Esq., ditto 650 Rosehearty, Rev. Mr. Bal four, collected after Meeting Stuartfield, Rev. 0 19 0 N. M'Kechnie, share of Society for Religious Purposes Banff, Rev. J. Murker, 600 Collections & Donations 14 13 9 M'Duff, Rev. J. Murker, Collections & Donations, including £10 from the Misses Mitchell, for FeEducation; 108. male from R. Adams, Esq.; and Thank-offering a from one raised up from affliction Portsoy, for Missionary Ship Stonehaven, Rev. D. Todd, Share of Juvenile Society Laurence Kirk, Rev. Mr. Webster, Collection and Donations Brechin, Collection in Rev. Mr.Heddle's Church, (less expenses) Montrose, Rev. H. Hercus, Mr. Johnson's Mission- Mrs. Hercus's ditto Workers in a Power- Independent Church, Collections and Sabbath School Missionary Box, Mr.Kennedy (less expenses) ... 6 28 Rev. Jas. Kennedy 1 0 0 Abertarff,per Mr. Residue of the Estate of Edinburgh, Friends, per 100 A Friend 828 531. 178. 10d. Collections by Rev. G. Nairn, Rev. James Howie, Mrs. Grant, per Mrs.Howie Collection at Public Meet- Boghole, Forres, Rev. J. Dumfriesshire. Moffat, United Presbyte- Missionary Prayer Meet- Glenae, Collection. D. B. Dalzell, Esq. Per Rev. W. Swan, for the A. Wigham, Esq., Aber- Miss Wallace, St. Andrew's 8 11 3 117 6 213 0 500 Glasgow Auxiliary Society, -178 13 5 20 Wigtonshire. 13 12 0 10 0 0 17 6 Pres. Church, Rev. Mr. Wigton, United Presbyte rian Church, Collection Maybole, a Friend sionary Society, for China 5 00 Perth, Mill-street Sabbath school, for Christian Mill 300 011 2 Craigie, Sabbath-school 0 14 0 Contributions in aid of the Society will be thankfully received by Sir Culling Eardley Eardley, Bart., Treasurer, and Rev. Joseph John Freeman, Home Secretary, at the Mission House, Blomfield-street, Finsbury, London; by Mr. W. F. Watson, 52, Princes-street, Edinburgh; J. Risk, Esq., Cochran-street, Glasgow; and by Rev. John Hands, Society House, 32, Lower Abbey-street, Dublin. Post-Office Orders should be in favour of Rev. Joseph John Freeman, and payable at the General Post Office. LONDON: LUKE JAMES HANSARD, PRINTER, NEAR LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, |