knew these difficulties, as well as they, when he gave his solemn commandment. Where duty calls we would not fear to go. Yet I am much inclined to doubt whether, by observing simple, prudential rules, this climate or country will be found really so very prejudicial to health, as it has been represented Our favorite American principle of temperance is perhaps needed, and certainly necessary in this country.

In the mean time, I wish to assure you of my affectionate and most respectful regard, and to solicit a continued interest in your prayers. My dear wife joins in much love. JOHN C. LOWRIE.

We have been favored with the perusal of a letter from Mrs. Reed, wife of the Rev. William Reed, of the mission to Northern India, addressed to Mr. Hervey Newcomb and wife, of Allegheny Town; who have kindly permitted us to make some extracts for the gratification of our readers. It was written principally on board the Ship Star, on her voyage from Madeira to Calcutta, but partly after her arrival at the latter place; and it bears different dates from August 13 to November 3, 1833.

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my heart and trying my motives; and some.
times I have been almost ready to despair,
and fear that I have "run without being
sent ;" but, of late, I have been enabled to
cast my worthless self at the feet of my Mas-
ter, and now feel willing to be any thing or
nothing,to do the most menial service,ifI may
but advance his cause in any respect; and I
have since been much encouraged, in read.
ing the Bible, to find that God has, in so
many instances, chosen the weak things of
this world to accomplish his purposes; and
also, that it is "not by might nor by power,
but by his Spirit" the work of the Lord is
to be carried on, and the world converted to
God. I feel that I cannot get low enough
before the cross, or sufficiently love and adore
that God who has so signally blessed me
with a knowledge of the plan of salvation,
and is now giving me the prospect of making
that way known to the dark and benighted
Hindoos. I long to have my cold and frozen
heart melted, my dormant affections kindled
into a constant holy flame, and my lips
touched with the hallowed fire. I want
more faith, more love to God and never dying
souls. I feel my need of being dead to the
world, and of consecrating myself entirely
to the work of God. How great is the re-
sponsibility resting upon me! How solemn
and awful the account I shall have to render
at the bar of God! In view of these things,
will not my dear brother and sister, yea,
all my dear friends, be importunate in their
supplications for us? In reading the me
moirs of Bishop Heber, we find that there
are many things to discourage, and many to
encourage, the missionary of the cross.
But in the Lord is our hope. To him we
look for direction and success.
mised to give the heathen to his Son for an
inheritance; and his promises cannot fail.
But how much faith, persevering effort, and
untiring zeal, will we need! But the Lord
has assured us, he can cause "one to chase
a thousand, two to put ten thousand to flight."
Then what can he not cause four of us to do?

Our hope is in the Lord."

He has pro

Speaking of the declining health of Mrs. Lowrie, Mrs. Reed says:

Ship Star, Atlantic Ocean, South Latitude 180, August 13, 1833. Dear Brother and Sister—I shall ever look back upon the time spent in your family as one of the happiest periods in my life. It was connected with so many interesting circumstances and important events, that I shall ever feel that it was of the Lord's doing, for which I would ever praise his holy name From your example and precepts am reaping daily advantage, and hope to profit more and more through life; though it is with grief I have to acknowledge, that I am slow to learn and practise what I know. Yet, through the abounding love of God, I "I think the Lord is gently taking down can testify that he has been gracious to me, soul for the mansion above. It is most likeher earthly tabernacle, and preparing her and caused me to make some progress in my heaven-ward course, though it was truly ly, when you read these lines which I am "by a way which I knew not." You now writing, with my dear sister on her know what seasons of depression I used to berth at my side, that she will be lying in have when looking forward to my future her cold and silent grave; and I shall be life, on account of my unworthiness and un. left without one female friend to cheer and But what will be loss fitness for the work. These seasons have sympathize with me. continued; but since I came on board the ship they have been much more frequent and severe. I have felt that the eye of the Lord was upon me continually, searching

to the churches, to her husband, and to me, will be to her infinite gain. I desire to be submissive to all the dealings of the Lord with us; but I hope her mantle will fall on

some other dear sisters among you, and they will soon be treading in her steps."

sickly country. The cool season has hardly commenced; and if the air is as Bishop "S. lat. 36°, E. long. 9°, Aug. 30."-After Heber describes it, like the heat from the some notice of the climate, and the progress mouth of a furnace, I do not feel very anx of the ship on the mighty deep, Mrs. Reedious to leave our cool sea breezes. Yester. mentions her beloved relatives at home and day was a very rainy, unpleasant day withsays, "I frequently dream and imagine my-out; but we had preaching in the cabin in self one of your happy number; and no one ever appears more happy than sweet little S. May her life be precious in the sight of the Lord, and her name engraven on his heart! I have felt very happy to-day while meditating on his precious promises. His declaration, "My grace is sufficient for thee," quiets my rising fears and causes me to hope that God will yet enable me to glorify him among the Heathen."

the morning, and at 4 o'clock, P. M., we had the sacrament of the Lord's supper. We had several reasons for this. One was, the uncertainty of Mrs. Lowrie being able to attend church, if she should reach Calcutta; and her desire, as well as our own, once more to celebrate it together here on earth, caused us finally to do so. Our usual congregation attended, and manifested much solemnity; and I could not but hope it was a blessing to them, as well as our. selves. But I am more and more convinced that, without the Spirit of God, all the truths which have been spoken will only prove a "sayor of death unto death."

South lat. 28°, Sept. 2.”~After describing the tremendous gale which commenced on the 3d of September, and the dangers to which all on board were subjected, Mrs. R. says, "The Captain pulled down his hat over his eyes, and now and then brushed Calcutta, Oct. 22.-On the 16th instant, away the falling tears. I felt solemn, and our hearts were cheered by the arrival of that this was the time to experience the com- two missionary brethren, Rev. George forts of religion; and they were not few Pearce, of Calcutta, and Rev. Miron Winsnor small. While all was still as the grave low, of Ceylon. Mr. Winslow is here with within, I commenced singing the hymn, ten children of the missionaries of Ceylon, "How firm a foundation," &c., though my waiting to embark with them for America. voice trembled so that I could scarcely sound Nine months since, he lost his wife, and his a note. It was like an electric shock; and, own health has since been very delicate. before we were done, every one seemed to He is truly an humble, devoted Christian, look more cheerful and happy. I felt, that and his heart seems wholly engaged in his I had great cause of thankfulness, that my Master's work. We are lodging in the fa hope did not fail at that trying hour. I can mily of the Rev. William Pearce, a Baptist truly say, I was not sensible of fear. The missionary from England. Mrs. Pearce prospect of being so soon delivered from sin has a school of eighty children, in which and of going home filled my heart with joy. she spends two or three hours every day. Still, if it was the will of the Lord, I was The festival of Doorga Poorga has com willing to live and suffer much more, if I menced, and will last eight or ten days; might but glorify him." Speaking of Mrs during which time all the schools are broLowrie, under the influence of her disease, ken up, all business is stopped, the bazaar Mrs. Reed says, "She is perfectly resigned closed, and no work can be obtained until and is an example of patience and loveliness, after the god is thrown into the river. This and testifies daily in her example the excel-festival is chiefly encouraged by Europelencies of her religion." A great many are constantly march"South lat. 29', E. lon. 82°, Oct. 1.-Youing through the streets, beating their tomsee by this, that we are new within twenty-toms, and singing songs to their idols, to nine minutes of the Equator, yet, even here, the great annoyance of a new comer. This we do not suffer with the heat. We have city, I think, is unlike any other in the had favorable winds, and most of the time, pleasant weather, since we left the Southern latitudes. These mercies cause us to forget, in some measure, the terrors through which we have passed, and feel a kind of security in our vessel, and a sanguine hope that we shall arrive in safety to our destined port." Bay of Bengal, N. lat. 140, Oct. 7.-We have been nearly becalmed for the last 24 hours. The captain says, we are just five days too late for the northwest monsoon, and have no winds on which we can depend to take us into port. But I believe the Lord knows what is the best time to land in this

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world. All European buildings are like splendid palaces, surrounded with small huts, the sides of which are made of mats, and the roofs of straw. Their furniture consists of one or two cooking utensils and a bedstead. In one part, the men, women, and children sleep; the other is occupied by the horses and cows. One day, I accompa nied Mrs Pearce to the bazaar. This is a line of shops, extending three miles, a little like our wholesale stores. The natives swarmed round us, crying out, "Come in here," or "Go in there; I have got the best; I sell the cheapest," &c. Of stran

breach; but I hope the Lord will sanctify it to us all. I hope we shall have an inte rest in your prayers, and the prayers of all those that love our Lord and his cause.

DEATH OF MRS. LOWRIE.

On the 25th of March, the ship Star, on her return from Calcutta, arrived at the port of Philadelphia. She brought, as pas senger, Rev. Miron Winslow, of the Ceylon Mission. Letters, received by this arrival,

gers they ask three times the value of their and the change from day to day is scarcely goods; but will take much less than they perceptible. Her mind seems to be com ask. On the whole, I do not think goods pletely free from all earthly cares, and per are any cheaper here than in America. fectly composed in view of death. One ta We hav received visits from all the mis-ken from our little circle will be a great sionary brethren, except Drs. Marshman and Carey, the latter of whom, I am sorry to say, is expected to live but a few days; and also from some of the officers of government, who are acquainted with the upper provinces of India. We have decided in favor of Umbala. This country lies north of Delhi, in latitude 31°, longitude 77°, and inhabited by the Shihks or Sieks. The following are the reasons of our choice: Nothing has been done for them as yet, and a large and extensive field to the north, north-communicate the mournful tidings of the west, and the west, is open to our Society. decease of Mrs. Lowrie. No official intelli They are less superstitious than the Hin- gence of this painful occurrence has been doos, more open to conviction, in a great received at the office of the Western Foreign degree free from the evils of caste, and Missionary Society. But we learn from a more desirous of education. This country letter of Mrs. Reed in the Presbyterian, enjoys all the advantages of British protec- and from other sources, that she died in tion, without its embarrassments. The November last. During the day of her de Sheihks are a noble race, and, if converted, cease, she appeared as well as usual, and would become efficient in spreading the slept sweetly in the evening. About nine gospel. Umbala is a place of considerable o'clock, she awoke with a severe pain about trade. Persons from different parts visit her heart. She asked to be raised up; this town; and this will afford an opportu. which was done by the kind friends standnity for the distribution of the scriptures ing at her bed-side; who saw that she was and tracts. Should health be impaired, it dying. She retained the exercise of her is in the vicinity of the mountains, where reason to the last; but was able to speak all the advantages of a voyage to America little. All that could be understood wascan be enjoyed without the expense. An" Is this dying?" and, "O, my Savior!" outpost of the mission might be established in the hills. It is said, our arrival in India is at the most happy and interesting period that has been known. Hitherto, the study of the Sanscrit, Persian, and Arabic languages, has been the pursuit of Indians; but now an English education is the most popular of all. In Delhi the government has established an English college. At first, they met with some difficulty in obtaining students; but after their object became known all opposition ceased, and the high families, hitherto inaccessible, are eager to obtain a knowledge of the English language. Some of the Rajahs of the Bundlecund country, have sent for teachers; and the government are going to send some to them. Mr. Nichols, a very pious man, is one that is going. All India now seems to be truly white to the harvest. All that is wanting is men, with the necessary qualifications, to enter it and reap. I am flattering myself, that, as soon as we get settled and prepared for work, I shall, with the favor of God, be able to establish an English school for the daughters of the chiefs.

Oct. 31-The ship Virginia, by which we expect to send our letters, is to sail on the 2d of November. The dissolution of sister Lowrie approaches very gradually,

After four or five minutes she expired; and, we trust, is now singing in heaven the praises of God and the Lamb. The letters published in the present number of the Chronicle bear ample testimony to the excellence of her Christian character. Her undissembled piety, fervent zeal for the glory of God and the conversion of the world, self-denial in his cause, patience under af fliction, and entire resignation to the will of Heaven, even in prospect of a speedy disso lution, ought to be long remembered, and imitated by all the professed followers of Christ. Her bereaved friends-especially her affectionate husband-felt deeply their loss, in circumstances in some respects pe culiarly trying; but they appeared to bow in humble submission to the will of God. It is hoped, that her decease will be so far from damping missionary zeal in the churches, that it will tend to kindle a holy flame, which will excite many devoted ser vants of the Lord, to go speedily forth as la borers in the extensive field of the heather world.

MISSION TO THE WESTERN INDIANS.

A letter from Messrs. Wells Bushnell and Joseph Kerr, dated at Independence, Missouri, March 5, 1834, has been received

Upper Buffalo Congregation, by Mr. Stone, paid to Rev. E. Macurdy, 54.87) 50 Upper Middletown, Fayette co., Pa., by John Morrison, Esq., $10.50, in payment for 21 copies of Chron., and $9.50 from Laurel Hill cong., Rev. Jas. Guthrie, pastor, Washington, Pa., by Rev. D. Elliott, collection at monthly concerts, 7.69 Wysox, Bradford co., Pa., by Rev. David D. Ely, for Chron., from Messrs. Ab. O. Hinmon and Jacob M. Foster, Mrs. S. Myers and Mrs. E. Eddy, 50 cents each,

IF If, in this list, made out in the ab sence of the Cor. Sec., any thing should be .50 omitted, the defect will be supplied on his

tality I had enjoyed for nearly two weeks, ceased not their attentions to the last. We bid them adieu with most unfeigned reluc tance. Several friends gave us a parting blessing at the wharf. Our ship was small and very much crowded; the deck loaded with various kinds of freight. With a head wind, we made little progress; and, at 7 o'clock, came to anchor just below the Rip Raps. Many letters were written by the brethren to absent friends, while I lay sick with the intermittent.

The Executive Committee, through the Nov. 6, 1833, at 8 o'clock A. M. The Cor. Secretary, have received communica-passengers and crew took passage in a tions from the brethren of this Mission of steam boat to the ship, lying in Hampton as recent date as the 6th and 7th of Roads, which was to bear us from our March, 1834. It will be recollected that country. Our kind friends, whose hospithey sailed from Norfolk in the ship Jupiter, Capt. Knapp, on the 6th of November, 1833. Mr. Pinney suffered from fever and ague; but his health gradually improved. All the missionaries experienced severe attacks of the usual sea-sickness. But God, in his benignant providence, preserved their lives, sustained them under their trials, and brought them safely to the African coast at Liberia. The voyage, for two weeks, was very prosperous; but afterwards their progress on the Atlantic was greatly retarded by calms and adverse winds; so that they 7. Early in the morning the wind favorwere unable to reach the port of Monrovia ed us, and, followed by a fleet of vessels, until the 31st of December, 56 days from we rapidly advanced on the ocean, and, long the time of their embarcation. The 50 before night, were constrained to bid adieu colored emigrants, who sailed in the same to our country, and turn our searching eyes ship, arrived at the place of their destina- from their vain gaze into our own little tion, in tolerable health and good spirits.- world. Oh, how happy is she in the enjoy. Mr. Pinney, having recovered his health, ment of the gospel of peace! Long may commenced, and was vigorously pursuing, she retain it, and send to others the same with good effect, the duties of temporary blessed truth! Most of the governor of Liberia. Mr. and Mrs. Laird, fered under sea-sickness during the day. Mr. Cloud, and Mr. Temple, had suffered 8. At 9 o'clock A. M. we entered the much from fever after their arrival at Monro-current of the Gulf stream; and could pervia; but were convalescent at the date of ceive a sensible ripple distinctly marking its their last letters. The following extracts limits along the edge. A few dolphin apfrom the journal of Mr. Pinney and let-peared and some porpoises. Visited the ters of Messrs Laird and Cloud, it is be-emigrant room. It is the smallest place to lieved, will be interesting to the friends of contain 50 people I ever saw. My health missions. has improved ever since I came aboard.

passengers suf