Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17
Right Rev. WIN WHITE,
Rev. JACKSON KEMPER,
Rev. JAMES MONTGOMERY,
Rev. GEO. BOYD,
Rev. BENJAMIN ALLEN,
RICHARD DALE,
JoHN CLAYTON,
CHARLES WHEELER, Eso'Rs.


CHARLES WHEELER, EsQ'Rs
beg leave to state to the members of the
Church in nv Dlocess, that the object of Mr..
Bacon meets with my full appreciation and
should he succeed in raising funds to carry it
into effect, | have no doubt but be may, with
adivine blessing, greatly assist in spreading the
influence of the Gospel OF CHRIsr IN the be-
nighted regions OF Africa. | must, therefore,
express the hope that all who are favourable to
this cause, will contribute to It's execution.
JAS. KEMP, Bp. of p. f.. Chmreh
~ MaTy!d"d.
Baltimore. June 2Oh, 1922.
] perfectly agree with the Bishops of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania
and Maryland, as it respects the establishment
OF a Chatechetical teacher in Africa, and SIM
cerely hope that the object of Mr.. Bacon's Wis
it to this city NAV receive the patronage of
Christians in general: and the members of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in particular.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE,
Bishop of tie p. e. Charch IN ~JirgDaa and
North Carolina.
Richmond, Ia. .Iaky 17h, 1922.
1t is proposed to establish the school in the
neighbourhood of the American settlement,
and first receive the children oFthe native chiefs
and head men of the country, and educate
them free of expense, which will conciliate
them~ and secure their friendship to the infant
settlement, and at the same time instruct them
IN the arts Of civilization.
Mr. aud Mrs, Baepp hpth have been in AZ
r1ca. ard are so sensible OF che CRYING necesSl-
ties ofthe natives that they have determined to
90 forth as iabonrers for their benefit. They
90 in the strength of the Lord of Hosts, to
open, the sacred page to the benighted heather.
All who desire che good Il of their fellow crea.
lures, must wish them God speed.
1t is expected that Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon will
sail early in the fail. In the mean time the,
necessary collections are to be made for an out
ut.
There are many articles of little value here,
which are peculiarly useful in establishing a
mission among the heather. Persons having
such articles, may render essential service by
contributing them. The following are more
especially wanted, viz
School Books and stationarv-Readv made
clothing, new or second hand)-Domestic or
other Cottons -Flaunels-Blauket or Rugs
B6ilding Materials-Goods suitable for the
purchase Of fresh provisions of the natives
Bar Iron and Hollow Ware-Leaf Tobacco
Pipes and Beads-Blue Baitas, and Cutlery
Ware, &c.-lmplements of husbandry-Me-
chanical Tools, &c.-Tin, Crockery aud Ear
then Vare-Provisions tor the Mission Fami.
", and Groceries, ardent Spirits excepted.
6rMr. and Mrs. Bacon are in Alex
andria, where they will spend several
days in soliciting contributions; they may
be found by enquiring at Clagett's Hotel.
Communicated for the R,chmond Compiler.
The inhabitants OF the Metropolis Of
Virginia, are called on to interest them
selves in the behalf OF the amiable Mr..
and Mrs. Bacon. who have recently re-
turned from a mission TO Africa. The
characters OF those excellent persons are
too well known by the religious part OF
society, to require the pen OF eulogy -
For ardent piety and d~evo,edness to the
cause Of missions, few can equal them;
>tthey count not their lives Gear unto
them" that they may benefit the u%ntutor-
ed, degraded Africans. They have al,
ready made great sacrifices, and suffered
iaaumersble privations, to aid in this most
benevolent object, Yes, they have once
lett tbe pleasant shores of America, their
kindred, and friends. 10 visit Atrica'S sui
try CLINE; and they are now snx'oosiy
forging TO go again, and are making inc
necessary arrangements 10 return early w
the ensuing autumn, They contemplate
establishing a school for the natives iuiipe,
diateIy on TIER return. The Females OF
Richmond are particularly solicited 10 AID
in procuring articles OF clothing, &c. many
persons may have it in their power to con,
tribute in this way who could not afford
pecuniary assistance.--Surely nome who
have ever felt the value OF the immortal
Soul, and experienced the rich consultations
that are derised from the religion OF Jesus
can refuse TO aid in sending those meSseD-
gers o; grace 10 guilty man. Christians
remember ''the grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, that tho he was rich, YET for your