The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-11-25

4 I'll the IHlfu uaJ bdI dITlAsi. WI
diaed with Between. the-logs aud abon
twenty of their principal men, six Of whom
we're chiefs and three Interpreters. ".
were sgrceably aud comfortably entertain
cd.
Il ier dinner we were all seated IN nm
elegant green carpet, wrought by nalure' :
art, in a handsome q Owe of shady oaks, aud
improved about two hours ia council. !
requested them Ia give ,ls their sIeas of the
state of the schaol To inform AS. without
reserve, of any AFFECTIONS they might have
10 the management thereof: and To Suggest
any amendment they might wish. also
desired to know how the nation liked our
religion.
In their reply, these several enquiries
were distinctly attended 10, and treated in
IA delicate, impressive and dignilied manner.
They thought the school WAS in a good
state and very prosperous, and were per
| feclly satisfied with its order, and manage
Dent, and pleased with the superintendent
and teachers, and with the Improvement
Of the children. They believe every thug
was done for the best and under existing
circumstances, they knew of no improve
nent that could he made. Their only
wish concerning the school, was for It's
continuance and success. They were sor.
! nv To say that some of their chiefs, as well
as some Of their people, held To their old
religion, AMI opposed The gospel but they
thought the opposition was growing weak
or. They gave good account of those
who had embraced christianity. Their
moral conduct was good, their behaviour
| inoffensive, and that they attended 10 all
their du'ies as we'll as they could. They
were much pleased with the Increasing
prospects OF religion among their own
people, aud in a 'nrighhoring nation. The
| speaker declared his own deter nation to
perseyere in the good way, with great CON
| idence A; and the interpreter said they were
also all Of the same mind.
In The close they acknowledged them
selves under many obligations I" all their
Kind henrfactors and in IA respectful and
feeling manner thanked their visitors and
superintendent and teachers, for their kind
attention to themselves aud their children
aud concluded with a devout wish tpr the
prosperity and eternal happiness of them
and all their friends. Ii was a feeling time
tears bespoke their esinerity.
Indian children from Canada are sent tn
and received at this school. Others ON
thrr way, lately We're detained by and la
Ken into another school, under the dIrec-
ton of the Preshyterians. A letter of apo
Iogy for the detention was sent by the
teacher thereof, 10 Our superintendent, STA
ting that they supposed our school 10 be
full.
We are invited by respectable authority,
10 extend our missionary labo to AN lD-
dian nation at - considerable distance.
A Distinguished gentleman of this state,
who has visited New Orleans has l.ecome
deeply Interested in its favor. both as a
| very important station, aud from the pro-
babllty OF doing good among thu American
citiZens, who are rapidly increasing. He
urges another attempt-and from his spirit
OF enterprise, his innueuc" IN society, his
ability aud disposition 10 administer to lis
SUPPORT, We are inspired with IA hope fsuc-
eSs.
In rejecting upon the present state the
Wyandot mission, aud comparing II with
| their former condition we, are induced 10
exclaim. What hath God wr0nght !"
surely % the parched ground hath become
pool, and the thirsty land springs of water.
the wilderness and thu solitary place is
made glad. and ti.r desert blossoms AS the
rose" The effects of the preaching of the
gospel among these unlaught children oil
men, accords so perfectly with the history
of the great reyi'als of religion in the days
of the apostles aud since, that no doubt re-
mainSof lis being the work Of God.
Tint great aud effectual door is opened
on our frontier, for the preaching of the
gospel to the Indian tribes, and that we are
pro,identialIy called to the work. | have
p eparrd to obey the call z The history of
81. Paul demonstrates the ploprirty and
I'D antage of missionary labors, and shows
also the hardships, difficulties and dangers
attendant thereon.
The success of our missions, however,
does not depend on the interference of mi.
rac,lous power, as in the case of ST. pa,d,
bnt on the ordinary operations and miln.
ence vi the holy spirit, and through the
instrurnentality, the labors and counsel Of a
gospel ministry, supported by the llbrr;llly
of "A generous people. This thrcetold cord
would draw Suitable persons into the work;
nor would difficulties easily break out.
From general view of our missions,
and what the Lord is doing by us, We have
certainly much cause of thankfuIness, and
sufficient ground of encouragement to per
severe diligently in The great work, looking
with confidence to the Great Head uf the
church, tnat he may crown our Efforts with
abundant success.
Yours, in the bond of the gospel of
peace. WILLIAM M'kENDREE.
Chilicothe, Juiy 2lSt, 1923.
P. 81 presented the superintendent of
the Wyandot mission with three hundred
dollars from your socisiS. 1t was in season
aud thankfully received. w. NIX.