The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16
TO THE BENEVOLENT.

we, the subscribers, being members
Of the "Executive Committee of the So.
ciety forDomestic and Foreign Missions"
instituted by the general convection of
the protestant Episcopal church, certify,
that the bearer, Elthraim Bacon, has been
appointed by said committee, a catechist
on the coast OF Africa, with the view of
organizing permanent mission under
the auspices OF the colonization society, &
in expectation oil the protection which thar
settlement will extend. We certify iur..
Their, tina, the said Ephraim Bacon ha,
been authorised by US to collect contribu-
tons for The carrying Of the said design
into effect. w illness our hands this 9Th
day of June, in the year OF our Lord,
1872.
Right rev. HIM. White, rev. Jackson
Ktmher, rev James Montgomery.
rev. Geo. Boyd, rev Beuj. .diien--
Richard Dale, John Cla.csoa Chas.
Wheeler, esqs.
beg leave to state TO the members of
the church in my diccess, that the object
OF MI. Bacon meets with my full an.
probation; and should he succeed in rais-
ing funds 10 carry it into effect, l have
no doub, but he may, with divine bless>
ING, greatly assist in spreading the inf'u-
cree Of the Gospel of Christ in the be-
nighted regions OF Africa. must, there
fore, express the hope that all who are
favorable to this cause, will contribute to
its execution. James Kemh.
Bishop Of p E. Church in Marylan
Baltimore, June 90, 1929.
| perfectly agree with the bishops of
the protestant Episcopal church in Penn.
sylvania and Maryland, as it respects the
establishment of catechetical teacher
IN Africa, and sincerely hope that the
object of Mr.. Bacon's visit to this CITY
may receive the patronage of Christians /.
in general; and the members of the pro.
testant Episcopal church in particular.
Richard Claiming Moore.
Bp. Of the p K. church in Va. and N. C..
Richmond, Va July IL, 1899.
1t is proposed to establish the school in
the DeIghbourhood OF the American sell
tlemeDl, and first receive the children Of
the native chiefs and head men Of the
country, and educate them free of ex.
peDse, which will conciliate them, ond Sc.
cure their friendship to the infant settle.
n ent, and at the same time instruct them
in the arts OF civilization Mr.. and Mrs.
Bacon both have been in Africa, and are
SO sensible OF the crying necessities of the
natives, that they have determined to 90
forth as labourers for their benefit. They
go in the strength oftbe Lord of Hosts,
to open the sacred page to the benighted
heatheD. All who desire the good OF
their fellow creatures, must wish them
God speed. 1t is expected that Mr.. and
Mrs. Bacon will sail early in the fall. In
The mean time the necessary collections
are TO be made for an outfit.
there are many articles Of little value
mere, which are peculiarly useful in esta>
olIshIng mission among the heather.
Persons having such articles, may render
essential service by contributing them.
HE following are more especially want
ed, viz: school books and stationery.
ready made clothing (new or second
nand), domestic or other cottons, flannels,
blankets or rugs, building materials.
goods suitable for the purchase of fresh
provisions OF the natives, bar iron and
hollow ware, leaf tobacco, pipes and
beads, blue baftas, and cutlery ware, &c.
implements OF hus5andry, mechanical
.oois. &c tin, crockery II eartheD ware.
provisions for the mission family, and
groceries, ardent spirits excepted.
" Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon are in Alley.
,ndria, where they will spend several
Jays IN soiicltIng contributions they may