Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-08-25
MISSIONARY.
Fran the Baptist Missionary Magazine,
- for'August, 1886. -,
'..a... . CHEROKEES,

IToDt the b6PtIst MlSS10Hdry Magazine,
- for'AuguSt, 1886. -;
'.'a.'. CHEROKEES.
dated alley 1Oarns, Mag %, 1886.
The peculiarly embarrassing situation in
which we in common with the whole COM
muniY have been thrown, in consequence
OF the scarcity of corn, has deranged our
regular course ofoperations, TO considera-
bic extent, and has added other cares both
for ourselves and the people. We are en-
Outraged, however, to hope that the Lord
coDtiBues TO Bless his word Although we
have had some meetings thinly attended, on
account Of the people being scattered in
search of proVisiens-on other occasions, the
congregations, have been large and attentive.
|. Since my last, eight CheTokees have been
added to the church: one female at TusqUit-
ty, one male at GaIaneya, (avery interest
ing old man. whom his declining years gives
pleasing evidence Of a change Of heart, and
four females, and two males at Dseyohee.
Under date June IS. Mr. Jones wrils as follows:
Since my last, have visited all our
for provisions continues and increases. The
search Of corn, which has of course made
the congregations small. They have how
ever, been serious and attentive, ard the
members appear steadfast, and patiently to
submit 10 the dispensatiOn Of Providence.
The Rev. Mr. Posey left US yesterday
10 his visit, Ire accompanied US in a short
tour through the mountains. trust the
Lord viii crown the word of his grace with
abuntaHt success.
Several persons are expected soon to de-
vote themselves to the Lord in baptism.
News has reached US, that treaty has
been ratified, by which the whole Of the
Cherokee lands are coded. This news is
spreading gloon and CONSERVATION through
tho community. hoTe that the Lord, who
reigns in the kingdoms OF men, as we'll as
IN the armies of heaven, will turn all these
things to the advancement Of his glorious
; kingdom.
E.rtTCct Of a letter from Mr. Bushyhead,
| mature preacher at Nnohre, dated II ash
ington city, May 3, 1886.
Five months ago l left home. am here
connected with the Cherokee delegation,
sent on for thepurpose Of settling a difficult
ty that has long existed between the State
rof Georgia and the Cherokee nation.
would only say, the prospect of settling the
difficulty satisfactorily, is not encouraging;
but we. hope for the better. Before these
difficulties arose, (by the influence Of the
Gospel our people were building comtOrta-
bic meeting houses and camp-meetlng pIa-
ces, Sc; but in these difficulties, the white
people were suffered to settle among u
they were Of such character with few ex-
! ol-fl khoTy tolxo
places of our worship. And we also had q
Temperance society, the influence Of which
was SO visible in places, the sale Of ardent
spirit was much checked, and also the use
Of it; but these people have brought in {
great deal into our country, which has beer
very destructive to those of our people tha
suffered themselves to drink. But there i
one great consolation amidst these trying
moments with the Cherokees; that they
have believed unto salvation, and they tina
have been made heirs Of God, and Join
heirs with the Lord Jesus Christ, are now
maniGestlng their love to God. These trou
blcs teach them that this world is not thei
home; these make them look forward to tina
city which, hath foundations, and who's
builder and maker is God; these teach them
that they are but strangers and pilgrims il
this world. This is my consolation for m,
brethren IN the Lord.
While this IS the case with Christians, t
our sorrow they that were halt-hearted in tn
service Of Jesus have turned back unto tn
bcggarly elements of this world.
| received letter some time ago from m
! brother, DO-ydr Iu7gce-skee, or Beaver cal
rier: perhaps you have not heard Of him bt
fore; he is laboring IN the feld,I occupied
, He state that there is an increase in the a
- tcution Of the. people toward the Gospel (
our Savior. ] have received another lettt
4 since from nv sister, giving me the name
b Of them that have Joined the church since
;, LEFT home. I received another yesterda
V from the same brother; he states about II
a same that he did before,-the number is 81
have baptized several since saw yC
-. hast but anr rot able to give you the exa
- number now.
> Jesse BusAyhead, Cherokee.
5 P.S. Ihaveno need to ask you to PR
y for your Cherokee, brethren, for | am pc
T. suaded that it is your constant employing
E. at the throne Of grace.
Of From the y: !. Baptist Register.
d. DEAR BRoTHER,-I received a letter,
r few days since, written by Br. Elisha A
Ct Dot, who sailed for Burmah last fall an e
tract from which now send to you for Pu
lication:
IL b. Ship Lourre, Indian Ocean, Jan. /, 1873
Dear Brother and Sister,-The consta
IN rolling wheels Of time have borne US c
ward to the close of another year, and
accounts are gone up on high, and are /
gistered to meet US again at the last day.
Our voyage, thus far, has been very pie;