Gleason, Anson, 13, 267.
Gleason, Mrs., 13.
Goodell, William,
Goodell, Mrs., 4.
Goodell, Edwin, 4, 124, 151.
Goodell, Mrs., 4.

4, 15, 80, 284.

Goodell, Miss Isabella, 221.
Goulding, Miss Harriet, 11.
Graves, Mrs. M. L.. 7, 283
Green, Samuel F., 9, 168, 187.
Grout, Aldin, 3, 186.
Grout, Mrs., 3.
Grout, Lewis, 3, 59.
Grout, Mrs., 3.

Gulick, L. H., 10, 26, 219, 225,
250, 282.

Gulick, Mrs., 10, 27, 226, 283.
Gulick, Peter J., 11.
Gulick, Mrs., 11.

Hall, Benjamin F., 13.
Hall, Mrs., 13.

Hall, Miss Lois W., 12, 263.
Hall, Sherman, 13, 118, 265.
Hall, Mrs., 13.

Hall, William, 13, 267.
Hall, Mrs., 13.

Hall, Miss Mary A., 13.
Hamlin, C., 4, 269, 330.
Hamlin, Mrs., 4.

Hancock, Miss E. Y., 373.
Harris, Miss M. A., 6, 18.

Hartwell, Charles, 10, 168.

Hartwell, Mrs., 10.

Johnston, T. P., 4.
Johnston, Mrs., 4.
Joralmon, John S., 372.
Joralmon, Mrs., 372.

Kent, Miss Mary, 13.
Ker, Miss Sarah, 11.
King, Jonas, 3, 81, 155, 269, 296.
King, Mrs., 3.

Kingsbury, Cyrus, 11, 250, 263,

303.

Kingsbury, Mrs., 11.

Orr, James, 12.
Orr, Mrs.,
12.

Paris, John D., 10, 240, 353.
Paris, Mrs., 10.
Parker, B. W., 11.
Parker, Mrs., il.

vii

Parsons, Justin W., 3, 89, 140,
199, 252.
Parsons, Mrs., 3, 141.
Parsons, Benjamin, 4, 124, 151,
203, 235, 273.

Kinney, Henry, 11, 21, 240, 321, Parsons, Mrs., 4, 124.

353.

Kinney, Mrs., 11, 353-4.
Knapp, George C., 372.
Knapp, Mrs., 372.

Peabody, Josiah, 4, 181, 335, 362.
Peabody, Mrs., 4, 362.

Peck, Miss Abigail, 13.

Peet, Lyman B., 10, 168, 232.
Peet, Mrs., 10.

Ladd, Daniel, 4, 56, 270, 271. Perkins, Justin, 6, 72, 124, 317.

365.

Ladd, Mrs., 4.

Lansing, A. G., 12, 304.
Lansing, Mrs., 12.
Lathrop, Edwin. 373.
Lathrop, Mrs., 373.
Libby, Samuel T., 11.
Lindley, Daniel, 3.
Lindley, Mrs, 3.
Little, Charles, 8, 156.
Little, Mrs., 8.

Lobdell. Henry, 6, 111, 153, 154,
188, 297.

Lobdell, Mrs., 6, 188, 362.

Lord, Miss L. H., 12.

Lord, Nathan L., 9, 187, 258.

Hastings, Eurotas P., 9, 61, 187. Lord, Mrs., 9.

Haskell, H. B., 372.

Hastings, Mrs., 9.

Haynes, Miss Melvina, 4.

Hazen, Allen, 7, 98, 175.

Hazen, Mrs., 7.

Lyman, D. B., 10.

Lyman, Mrs., 10.

Lyons, Lorenzo, 10, 132.

Lyons, Mrs., 10.

Lyons, Mrs., 61, 367.

Herrick, James, 8, 156, 157, 161, Lyons, J. L., 61, 251, 312, 367.

162, 193, 194, 195, 196.

Herrick, Mrs., 8, 162.

Herrick, H. P., 2, 37, 99, 221, Macy, William A., 9, 29,

284, 325.

Herrick, Mrs., 2, 37.
Hinsdale, Mrs. Sarah C., 4.
Hitchcock, H. R., 11, 29, 218.
Hitchcock, Mrs., 11, 29, 218.
Hobbs, S. L., 12, 124, 154, 263,

303.
Hobbs, Mrs., 12.
Hoisington, H. R, 9.
Hoisington, Mrs., 9.

356.

Marsh, Samuel D., 3.
Marsh, Mrs., 3.
Marsh, Dwight W., 6, 17,
153, 188, 220.
Marsh, Mrs., 6, 188, 362.
McCormick, Miss Harriet, 11.
McKinney, Silas, 3.
McKinney, Mrs., 3.

Perkins, Mrs., 6.

Perkins, George A., 4, 105, 201,
238, 281.

Perkins, Mrs. 4.

Pettibone, Ira F., 221,
Pierce, E. J., 2, 221.
Pierce, Mrs., 2, 29.

Pierson, George, 10, 219, 261.
Pierson, Mrs, 10, 29, 219, 261.
Pierson, William E., 12, 21.
Pixley, Stephen C., 372.
Pixley, Mrs., 372.

Plumer, Alexander R., 61.
Plumer, Mrs., 61.

Pogue, John F., 11.

Pogue, Mrs, 11.

Poor, Daniel, 9, 48, 50, 168, 170,

219.

Poor, Mrs., 9.

Potter, Joshua, 13, 267.

Potter, Mrs., 13.

Potter, William S., 12.

Powers, P. O., 4, 124, 178, 275,
363.

346, Powers, Mrs., 4, 275.
Pratt, A. T., 4, 238.
Pratt, Mrs., 4.
Preston, Ira M., 2, 33.

114, Preston, Mrs., 2.

Pruden, Miss H. E., 11, 12.
Pulsifer, Charles, 13, 118, 189,

265.

Pulsifer, Mrs., 13.

McMillan, G. W., 8.

Ranney, T. E., 12, 264, 350.

Hotchkin, E., 11.

McMillan, Mrs., 8.

Ranney, Mrs., 12, 264.

Hotchkin, Mrs., 11.

Hotchkin, John J., 12.

260, 283.

Meigs, B. C., 9, 49, 168, 258, 259, Rendall, John, 8, 59, 123, 157,

Howland, William W., 9, 250, Mellen, William, 3, 38.

349.

Rendall, Mrs., 8.

259,260.

Mellen, Mrs., 3.

Rhea, S. A., 6, 17, 53, 73, 124,

Howland, Mrs., 9.

Mills, Cyrus T., 9, 221, 294.

Hume, R. W., 7, 156, 175.

Mills, Mrs., 9.

Hume, Mrs, 7, 156, 176, 178.

Hunt, P. R., 8.

365, 367.

Hunt, Mrs., 8.

Morgan, Mrs., 3, 91.

Hurd, Isaac N., 8, 22.

155, 318, 360.

Rhea, Mrs., 124.

Morgan, H. B., 3, 91, 140, 198, Rice, Miss Mary S., 6.

Munger, S. B., 7, 174, 175, 283. Riggs, Elias, 4, 269.

Richardson, Sanford, 4, 313, 362.
Richardson, Mrs., 4.

Hurd, Mrs., 8.

Munger, Mrs., 7.

Riggs, Mrs., 4.

Hurter, G. C., 5.

Muzzy, C. F., 8, 157,

Riggs, Stephen R., 12, 125, 154,

Hurter, Mrs.,

Muzzy, Mrs., 8,

264.

Riggs, Mrs. 12.

Noyes, Joseph T., 8, 60, 114, Rockwood, Gilbert, 13, 91, 125,

Jewett, Fayette, 4, 124, 148, 188, Nutting, G. B., 4, 188.

235, 236.

Jewett, Mrs., 4, 188.

Johnson, Edward, 11.

Johnson, Mrs., 11.

Johnson, Stephen, 10.

Johnson, Mrs., 10.

Nutting, Mrs., 4.

Rockwood, Mrs., 13.

Rogers, Mrs. Mary W.,
Rood, David, 3.

Nutting, David H., 6, 75,

206, Rood, Mrs., 3.

233, 341.

Nutting, Mrs., 6, 75, 206.

Osunkhirhine, P. P., 14.

Rowell, G. B., 11.

Rowell, Mrs., 11.

11.

Sanders, M. D., 9, 50, 219.

154, 267.

Sturges, Albert A., 10, 27, 28, Whitcomb, Miss Mercy, 12.

Worcester, S. A., 12, 189, 263.

Walker, Augustus, 6, 75, 206, Worcester, Mrs., 12.

Wright, Mrs. H. B., 11.
Wright, Asher, 13, 266, 267.

Walker, William, 2, 29, 33, 59, Wright, Mrs., 13, 125.

THE year which has just closed, will be memorable in the history of our race. Hereafter it will be said, "In 1854, the chief powers in western Europe leagued together for the support of Islamism. Britain and her ancient rival forgot their traditional enmity, in their desire to rescue a Mohammedan state from its Christian invader." What a spectacle have we seen within the last few weeks! A contest of terrific severity for the key of the Euxine, the Gibraltar of the East, between the myriads of Russia, on the one hand, and Protestants, Romanists and Turks, on the other! Once it was "the Cross against the Crescent." Now it is the Cross shielding the Crescent from the Cross.

But whereunto are all these things tending? Who will open the books which contain this prophesy? Who will tell us what bounds are appointed to this deadly strife? Are other nations to be drawn into its engulfing vortex? Are other years to be burdened with this great tragedy? The wisdom of this world has no answer. Nor will the Christian speak with confidence in regard to positive and definite results. He cannot say what fortresses will be taken, or what sieges raised; what provinces will be conquered, or what invasions repelled. These are belong not to him. "secret things," which But there is One who "taketh up the isles as a very little thing," in whose sight "the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance." He has set bounds to this bloody war, that it cannot pass. From the beginning, he has foreseen all "The map of the future" is distinctly in his mind; and none can change it. "Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight." Nor is this all. The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints

its issues.

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of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him." So was it written in ancient time; but "the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure." And is not this Scripture now receiving its fulfillment? Look at our brethren in Western Asia. How quietly and successfully are they prosecuting their work! What vistas of hope and promise open before them! The last barrier to the free course of God's holy word, it may be, is soon to fall. Soon they may read their broad commission with new emotions of joy and thankfulness, "Preach the gospel to every creature."

Disciples of Christ! What an honor has God granted you, in permitting you to be a co-worker with him in saving the world! For this cause "the blessing of the Lord" is upon you; "it maketh rich; and he addeth no sorrow." The joys of the missionary are your joys; the triumphs of the missionary are your triumphs. You are brought, moreover, into relations of peculiar interest and endearment to the entire "body" of Christ, "the fullness of him that filleth all in all." You begin to catch the meaning of those words, "One fold," one Shepherd." You see that not only are English Christians our "fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God" in the Orient; but all who obey the last command of our Emmanuel, are striving together for his present honor and his final enthronement in all the earth. Wherefore strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. Say to them that are of a fearful heart, "Fear not." "Stand fast in the faith; quit you like men." "Be strong all ye people of the land, saith the Lord, and work; for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts."

AFRICA.

GABOON.

BARAKA. William Walker, Ira M. Preston, Missionaries; Henry A. Ford, Physician; Mrs. Jane S. Preston, Miss Olivia Smith.-One native helper.

was to be expected in the progress of the missionary work; and, though for the present trying, it may be hoped that there will be another and a greater change. The novelty of having white men on the coast, as also of attending public wo ship, has in some passed away. The expectations of worldNENGENENGE.-Albert Bushnell, Hubert P. Her-ly advantage, always excited in that porrick, Missionaries; Mrs. Lucinda J. Bushnell, Mrs. Julia Herrick.

OLANDEBENK.-(Ikai Station.)--Jacob Best, Epam

inondas J. Pierce, Missionaries; Mrs. Gertrude Best,

Mrs. Susan Pierce.-One native helper.

OUT-STATION.-Nomba.-One native helper.

On his way to the mission.-Henry M. Adams, Misionary.

measure

hostility to the presentation of the truth.

tion of the world when a mission is first planted, are seen not to be at once realized. The opposition of the gospel, and of all the instructions of the missionaries, to the habits and passions of the people In this country.-Mrs. Catharine H. Walker. is better understood; and hence many of This mission has received a very time-them are manifesting a more decided ly accession of laborers within the last twelvemonth. Its three stations are at present fully manned; and Mr. Preston is hoping soon to break ground in the "regions beyond." "There is no barrier to the preaching of the gospel," writes Mr. Herrick, "as far as our knowledge of the country extends; and probably the field is open far beyond."

Among the natives who reside nearest to the Atlantic coast, a change seems to be gradually taking place. Perhaps this

Still the missionaries labor in hope, and the truth is believed to be making progress. It is becoming more extensively known, and occupies more of the thoughts of the people. The devotees of superstition are not satisfied with their belief; nor are they at peace with themselves. Three persons were admitted to the church at Baraka in July; and since that time there has been much to encourage the brethren at that station.

Sarah Abraham.

lotte Grout.

ZULUS.

ESIDUMBINI. Josiah Tyler, Missionary; Mrs. Susan Tyler.

to suppose that the black race is to
often are, by civilized white men.
be exterminated, as uncivilized tribes so

Re

MAPUMULO.-Andrew Abraham, Missionary; Mrs.
UMVOTI.-Aldin Grout, Missionary; Mrs. Char-viewing the history of God's providential
dealings, since missionary operations
were commenced in that part of the
world, it is the conviction of Mr. Lindley
that the Head of the church has been
working constantly and wonderfully to
secure protection and an open field for
his servants, and to favor the ultimate
evangelization of the people.

UMSUNDUZI.-Lewis Grout, Missionarg; Mrs.
Lydia Grout.

ITAFAMASI.-Vacant.

TABLE MOUNTAIN.-Jacob L. Döhne, Missionary;
Mrs. Döhne.

INANDA.-Daniel Lindley, Missionary; Mrs. Lucy
A. Lindley.

UMLAZI.-David Rood, Missionary; Mrs. Alvira V. Rood, Mrs. Sarah C. Adams.

IFUMI.-William Ireland, Missionary; Mrs. Jane C. Ireland.

AMAHLONGWA.-Vacant.

IFAFA.-Seth B. Stone, Missionary; Mrs. Catharine M. Stone.

UMTWALUMI.-Hyman A. Wilder, William Mellen, Missionaries; Mrs. Abba Wilder, Mrs. Laurana

W. Mellen.

In this country.-Silas McKinney, Missionary; Mrs. Fanny N. McKinney, Mrs. Mary S. Marsh.

No reinforcement has been sent to this mission during the year. Mr. Marsh, who

EUROPE.

GREECE.

ATHENS.-Jonas King, Missionary.
In this country.—Mrs. Anna A. King.

The sentence of exile against Mr. King has been annulled, in a manner honorable alike to the government of Greece and to himself. Various influences, it is supposed, have conspired to bring about this result. The sentiment

of the intelligent and candid portion of the Greeks, particularly of the legal prowent to South Africa in 1848, and was a fession, was strongly in his favor. Poman greatly beloved by his brethren, litical events concurred to produce a died in December, 1853. Two stations, change of feeling among the people at it will be seen, are now vacant; and anlarge favorable to Americans. One of other laborer is needed at Umlazi. The Mr. King's distinguished counsel was Prudential Committee are hoping to meet appointed Minister of Justice. Thus he the exigency at an early day. remains at his post, not on sufferance, but The year has been one of trial to the of right; and he is in a position of far faith and patience of the missionaries; held before his prosecution. Many who but they have not been left without some greater strength than the one which he tokens of the presence and favor of God. were bitterly opposed to him, not long Eleven have been added to the churches, since, are now friendly. professing their faith in Christ; and others are candidates for admission. Some pain-increasing. Political agitations do, inful cases of apostasy have occurred; and the natives generally seem to feel but deed, occupy the attention of all classes; little interest in the truths of the gospel. but results auspicious to the progress of The great mass of the people in Natal, it evangelical religion are reported. The is said, have heard enough of the Word to whole Bible is now received in all the understand the way of salvation; but it is communal schools of the kingdom; and feared that they are becoming, for the an edition of ten thousand copies of the

present, indifferent in regard to it. The native population in the Natal District, amounting to and twenty thousand, is increasing both from births and immigration. It is of a healthy, vigorous stock, with no prevalent wasting diseases to retard its growth. Destructive wars between different tribes

The attendance on his preaching has more than doubled, and his influence is

New Testament has been authorized by the American Bible Society for these schools and for general circulation. There is much, therefore, in the aspect of Greece that is encouraging.

JEWS.

CONSTANTINOPLE.-William G. Schauffler, Mis

are prevented by the presence of the En- sionary; Mrs. Mary R. Schauffler.

SMYRNA.-Homer B. Morgan, Justin W. Parsons,

glish colony, which may have been sentionaries; Mrs. Susan H. Morgan, Mrs. Cathathither in mercy to the natives, and not rine Parsons. One native helper.

in judgment. The white population of the district, only about five thousand,

THESSALONICA.-One Armenian helper.

In this country.-Edward M. Dodd, Missionary;

is diminishing; and there is no reason Mrs. Lydia H. Dodd.