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stands no other tongue. Part of the ist and is inhabited by Chinese.

the Malay language, there being a con- seem pleased, especially in joining to gregation in that island which under-sing the French hymns, which were furnished to Mr. Le Brun at the Society's expense. Mr. Le Brun takes every Mr. Bruckner, another of the Mis opportunity of circulating the Scriptures sionaries, is appointed minister of Sare-and Tracts, with which he was also plentifully supplied.

mang, Mr. Montanas, the former minis. ter, being incapaciated for labor by age Mr. Bruckner will here apply himself to the language of the country.

We must not omit to mention, that some pious soldiers of the 72d regiment have voluntarily contributed 35l. to the Mr. Supper was earnestly requested funds of this Society which the Direcby Dr. Ross to become his colleague in tors acknowledge with peculiar pleasure, the church, there being far more minis-as a proof of their commendable zeal, terial duty than one minister is able to to impart to their fellow men the blesperform. Mr. Supper's appointment, as sings of the gospel which they have well as that of the other brethren, was||learned to prize.

cordially approved by the Governor, The Governor having expressed his who shewed himself perfectly ready to earnest desire to promote a mission to forward the views of the Society." Mr.the island of Madagascar, the Directors Robinson, a Baptist Missionary, of whom || have resolved to commence that work our brethrear speak very respectfully, as soon as proper instruments can be preaches every Sunday afternoon in obtained with which they hope soon to the same church, in the Malay lan be furnished. (To be continued.) guage.

The field of labor in Batavia, and throughout the island of Java, is exceed ingly large. Our number," say the present Missionaries, "is like the dust of the balance;" and they earnestly wish that more laborers may be soon.sent to their assistance..

The Society cannot but rejoice in these favorable events. The safety of their voyage, their friendly, reception, and their appointments to useful stations, in which they inay exercise their minis try, while preparing for their special work among the Heathen, call for our devout thanksgivings.

DIED-At New-Hartford, November 9th, Colonel NATHAN SEWARD, aged 57, and at Utica, November 11th, Deacon BILDAD MEBRELL, aged 67; both after a sickness of only a few days.

Col. SEWARD was born in Connecticut, and arrived at the years of manhood during the momentous contest for our independence.

He eagerly devoted himself to the cause of his country, and embraced the sound, and rational principles of liberty which were generally prevalent in the enlightened and patriotic state of which he was a native. The arduous capacity of a soldier, was the MAURITIUS, OR ISLE OF FRANCE. one in which he first rendered service to Mr. Le Brun, who arrived at the Isle the públic. The field of danger and of of France in June last, was received by duty was to him the theatre of honor his Excellency Governor Farquhar in a and usefulness. He entered the service friendly manner, and the Society is of his country as a private, but acting much indebted to that gentleman for his under the eye of the illustrious Amerikindness shewn to our Missionaries. can Chief, who never failed to discern Soon after his arrival, Mr. Le Brun and distinguish merit, a commission was perinitied to announce, in the Gov- was soon the honorable testimony of his ernment Gazette, his intention of estab-worth, and the reward of his fidelity and lishing a school for the instruction of valor. When his military service closed, those children, among the French whose he returned to the peaceful avocations parents could not afford the means of of private life, and was soon engaged in education. He has since commenced a the domestic cares and social duties, of Sunday school, for the children of both || the man and citizen. Fond of the mil sexes, at different hours of the day.litary art, as a science, he accepted a when several of the parents attend, and commission as an officer of militia, and

passed with honour through several kind; but he had that which ensured successive grades. Called into action the affection of the good, the respect and esteem of the wise. It was the mild majesty of virtue. The world had few charms for him, and he nothing to dazzle or beguile the world. Unostentatious, he was plain, and meek, and humble; simple in manners, artless and sincere; just and faithful, affectionate and benevolent. Regardless of

at the most important and perilous crisis of his country, he was never afterwards regardless of its interests, cr indifferent to its welfare. Turned early to the consideration of political subjects, his mind long retained the deep impressions it then received, and never lost the attachment to liberty which was generated in the hour of individual trial and na-vain distinctions, his object was to do tional danger. He ever remained the his duty, his intention to be blameless, firm and zealous advocate of those his ambition to be useful. Thus free principles, in the defence of which he from selfish aspirations, thus destitute had exposed his life to the shafts of bat- of qualities to annoy others, his life was tle; those which were established and as tranquil as the becalmed sea, when reduced to system by the revolutionary not a breath of air curls upon its surstruggle. Satisfied with these, proven face; and as benign and grateful as the sound and useful by the test of experi- cloudless day. But that which more ment, he was not entranced with those which had no other merit but the charm of novelty, splendor of promise, and brilliancy of theory.

than his other qualities constituted his worth, and now enhances his loss, was his fervent and remarkable piety. He early embraced the religion of the Though the profession of arms was cross, as the truth from heaven, and not adverse to his reputation, yet the humbly reposed his hopes of happiness tranquil scenes of peaceful and private in a future world, on the free and unlife, were more congenial with the wish-merited grace of his Crucified Rees of his heart. He shrunk not from deemer. He manifested in his conthe duties which society necessarily im- duct, that he gloried in the cross, and poses upon its members; but performed was not ashamed of his Divine Master; them with alacrity, as he deemed them but delighted to honor, in the face of essential to the happiness of his fellow the world, his blessed cause. He was beings, as well as himself; and it ac- a thorough Calvinist. The doctrines corded with his benevolent feelings, to of total depravity, regeneration, disinseek the extension of human felicity.terested love, saving faith, divine agen"He was a man always mild and socia-cy in human actions, the final perseveble to man," and in all the departments rance of the saints, divine sovereignty of social and civil life, his amiability in the conversion of sinners, personal was conspicuous as had been his valor in the field.

But the character which rendered him most estimable and useful to his friends and the world, was that of a Christian. For many years he had been a public professor of religion, and it is believed, died as he had lived, cheered with the hope, and animated with the consoling prospect of future and eternal blessedness.

election to eternal life, and the doctrine of three equally divine persons in the only living and true God, he considered the first principles of the oracles of God, and when he heard them preached he was fed. He was singularly happy in his family. He had seven children, all of whom he had the rare satisfaction to see members of the church, aud hope. fully the sincere followers of the Savior. They have had the benefit of his Dea. MERRELL was also an emigrant instructions, and bright example, which from Connecticut. In the life and cha- cannot fail to be influential; and their racter of this worthy man, there was grief for his removal is assuaged by the nothing calculated to excite the stare cheering consolation, that he is now enof curiosity, or the gaze of admiration.joying in the realms of ceaseless day, He possessed no qualities to create won-the beatitude of Heaven.

der and amazement, or fascinate man

he had witnessed; and the promptitude and ability with which he triumphantly defended his representations before the highest tribunal of his country. India will never forget her obligations to him. To the latest age, her sons will name him with veneration and love.

"We have before us a letter from India, which bears a strong attestation on "As I am aware," says

At Kettering, (Eng) on Lord's day, dia; the courage with which, in the 7th of May last, the Rev. ANDREW FUL-face of enmity and contumelies, he unLER, D. D. The Christian world have folded to the nation the scenes which long been acquainted with Dr. Fuller, as a man of piety, a zealous friend of missions, and an able theological writer. He was one of the most active of the few Baptist Clergymen, who formed in 1792, "The Baptist Society for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen;" and continued to be its Secretary, from its formation till his death. He lived to see this small Society rise to import- this subject. ance; its friends numerous, its funds the writer," that it is the wish and enenlarged, its missionaries many, its ef-deavor of many to discredit Dr. Buchanfects extensive in diffusing the know-an's account of India, and particularly ledge of salvation among heathen souls I believe of the abominations of Juggerin India. His Gospel its own Witness, naut, I enclose a report of this year's Gospel Worthy of all Acceptation, festival, inserted in all our Madras Calvinistic and Socinian Systems Compared, Memoirs of Pearce, and other useful writings, have been read very extensively; and by them, though dead, he will continue to speak to the con sciences of thousands.

Newspapers from the Calcutta Papers. India is under unspeakable obligations to Dr. Buchanan; and England too I think, will soon very generally acknow. ledge it, and redeem its Indian as it has its African character. Dr. B's late Charge to the Missionaries (Norton and Greenwood,) is so very correct, so admirably appropriate, that I hope it will be a STANDING CHARGE to every Mis

At Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, (England,) on the 9th of February last, the distinguished friend of missions, the Rev. CLAUDIUS BUCHANAN, D. D. The following notice of his death is given insionary coming to India.” the Missionary Register. "He had re

"His early history is not less intermoved thither, (to Broxbourne) for esting than his more public and active sometime, from Yorkshire; in order to life; as it marks very distinctly, the superintend an edition of the Syriac over-ruling hand of Providence preparNew Testament for the use of the Syri-ing him for that station of eminence an Christians.

"Dr. Buchanan brought from India an enfeebled constitution. His exer tions in that country were greater than he could sustain without injury. But the activity and energy of his mind never forsook him.

which he occupied for many years.

"The works of Dr. Buchanan, we have reason to hope, will be collected, and published in a handsome edition; which will be enriched, we hope, with Memoirs of his Life, and a view of his Character.

"In his character were united re- 'He was called away from his labors markable simplicity, great comprehen- without much previous warning. On sion and grasp of mind, with the warmth the evening of the 9th instant he comand glow of genius; and these quali-plained of internal pain. Medical assistties were all sanotified by Divine Grace,ance was sent for; and he retired to and directed to the promotion of Christ's rest apparently better, about ten o'clock. Kingdom among men, with a boldness and fortitude, under difficult circum stances, the success of which will endear his memory to generations yet unborn. "We allude, in particular to his per- with his hand on his forehead, complainsonal investigation of the moral and reli-ing that he was such worse. gious state of our fellow subjects in In-vant immediatety went in search of his

His servant also retired; but, feeling some anxiety respecting his master, and being on the watch in the next room, he was disturbed by a noise about eleven o'clock. He found Dr. Buchanan

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medical attendant, but before he return- THE KITE; OR PRIDE MUST ed, his master had breathed his last.

"Dr. Buchanan was twice married, and survived both his wives. By his first lady he has left two daughters, of sixteen and fourteen years of age.

The preamble to Dr. Buchanan's Will, with a sight, of which we have been favored, is so expressive of the simplicity and piety of his mind, and conveys so clear a testimony of his dy ing faith, that we are sure it will much interest our readers.

HAVE A FALL.

My waking dreams are best conceal'd,
Much folly, little good they yield,
But now and then I gain, when sleeping,
A friendly hint that's worth the keeping:
Lately I dreamt of one who cry'd,

Beware of self, beware of pride;
When you are prone to build a Babel,
Recall to mind this little fable."

ONCE on a time a paper kite
Where, giddy with its elevation,
Was mounted to a wonderous height;
It thus expressed self-admiration:

See how you crowds of gazing people
Admire my flight above the steeple:
How would they wonder if they knew
All that a kite like me can do ;
Were I but free, I'd take a flight,
And pierce the clouds beyond their sight,
But, ah! like a poor pris'ner bound,
Pa brave the eagle's tow'ring wing,
My string confines me near the ground :
Might but fly without a string."

"I, Claudius Buchanan, of Little Ousebourne, make this my last Will and Testament. I commit my soul and body || to Jesus Christ the Saviour of lost sinners, of which sinners I am one-the chief of sinners; but I trust I have obtained mercy; and I look for eternal salvation through the obedience of Christ unto death, even the death of the It tugg'd and pull'd, while thus it spoke, Cross. I account the origin of my sal-To break the string-at last it broke. vation to be the love of God the Father, Depriv'd at once of all its stay, who loved my soul in Christ its Head, In vain it try'd to soar away; before the foundation of the world. 1 Unable its own weight to bear, renounce all works as a claim of merit. It flutter'd downward through the air; Unable its own course to guide, All my works have been mixed and sul- The wind soon plung'd it in the tide. lied with sin and imperfection. What Ah! foolish kite, thou had'st no wing, scever has been acceptable to God is How could'st thou fly without a string! his own, even the work of the Holy Spirit; it is not mine. Glory be to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever, and ever. Amen."

A Thought on the Sea Shore.
IN every object here I see
Something, O Lord, that leads to thee,
Firm as the rocks thy promise stands,
Thy mercies countless as the sands,
Thy love a sea immensely wide,
Thy grace an ever-flowing tide.

Fn ev'ry object here I see

Something, my heart, that points at thee.
Hard as the rocks that bound the strand,
Unfruitful as the barren sand,
Deep and deceitful as the ocean,
And, like the tides, in constant motion.

SABRATH.

THIS day the Deity to man has given,
By just degrees to plume his soul for heaven,
And publicly to join in grateful praise,
For all the blessings of their other days;
This small return he surely may expect,
And will as surely punish its neglect.
On this, his day, necessity alone,

For absence from the the temple can atone.

My heart reply'd," O Lord, I see
How much this kite resembles me!
Forgetful that by thee I stand,
Impatient of thy ruling hand;
How oft I've wish'd to break the lines
Thy wisdom for my lot assigns!
How oft indulg'd a vain desire

For something more, of something higher!
And, but for grace and love divine,

A fall thus dreadful had been mine !"

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UTICA CHRISTIAN MAGAZINE.

VOL. III JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 1816.

ON THE SABBATH. NO. V.

The Sanctification of the Sabbath. IF, as I flatter myself, it has been proved, that the Sabbath is a divine institution, and of universal and perpetual obligation, it becomes extremely interesting to inquire, How is the Sabbath to be sanctified? What duties are enjoined? What thoughts, words, and actions are forbidden? The last of these inquiries must be deferred to a future number, as there will scarcely be room, in the present, for even a concise and rapid view of the appropriate duties of holy time.

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and ever mindful of the dark and unknown deceitfulness of the heart, they apply, in earnest prayer to God, for the quickening influences of his Spirit, to fit them for an early and joyful entrance upon that weekly rest, which is a lively type of eternal rest in heaven. Always on their guard against anger, envy, and other sinful passions, they are more especially so towards the close of the week, deeply sensible, how necessary the humble and forgiving spirit of the Gospel is to the sanctification of the Lord's day.

The first clause of the fourth com- Remembering the Sabbath implies also, mandment, Remember the Sabbath day such a previous arrangement of secular to keep it holy, comprehends every thing affairs, that they may not encroach upthat God has required. It contains two on the beginning of holy time. So far distinct requisitions. The first is, that is the conscientious observer of this we remember the Sabbath day. Alas, that divine institution, from making his calmen should ever forget so sacred,so ben-culations to labor harder and later on evolent an institution! And yet who does Saturday than usual, that he endeavors not know, how many sorts of buisness, to favor himself and others, as much as how many amusements and pleasures, he can, that neither he, nor they, may are every where, almost, permitted to be unfitted, by extreme fatigue, for priintrench upon the first hours of holy vate and public religious duties. Is he time? If the Sabbath is not remember- a husbandman, he will not, if he can ed; if, in other words, its arrival is not an-avoid it, undertake, even in harvestticipated; if the necessary arrangements time, more work than can be accomare not made, to enter upon its religious plished in season. If he regards Saturduties, as soon as it commences, there is day evening as holy, he will calculate little probability, that it will prove ei-to keep it so; and to this end will, if ther a pleasant or a profitable season to possible, return from the field and have the soul.

Those who remember the Sabbath, according to the spirit of the commandment, frequently carry their thoughts forward to it, while engaged in the cares and business of the week, Especially, when it draws near, do they strive to banish worldy concerns from their minds, well knowing, that it requires time to prepare for that exclusive attention to religion, which the law of the Sabbath most reasonably demands. Fully aware, at the same time, of their own weakness,

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his family together, before the setting of
the sun. His hired laborers he will dis-
miss at an early hour, that they too may
be with their families, when the Sab-
bath begins. Nor will they, if conscien-
tious and pious, loiter in idle company,
or waste the evening in noisy and sinful
mirth. Is he, who remembers the Sab-
bath, a mechanic, his journeymen and
apprentices will have liberty to leave
their work, in due season.
His shop
will be shut early, and the noise of the
hammer will cease.
Is he a merchant,

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