Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-01-25

continued constantly. Another who was
bed-Iidden with loathsome sores. was at.
tended to in the same way. Since that
time, no one is Suffered to want any thing
which the rest enjoy. These kindnesses
are done with studied concealment, and
can be learnedonly from the beRefciaries
themselves
These generous traits are exhibited in
Eother parts On being told OF the perse-
cution Of Moung San-Ione, and others, at
Rangoon, and how they had been chain
ed, imprisoned, and excessively fined, they
Unexpectedly proposed subscribing toward
paying his 6ne and releasing him from
prison; and out oftheir deep poverty ac-
tually sent TO Rangoon so rupees for this
purpose. They have bulk Of ,heir own
accord, sufficient house for the residence
Of their missionary and his family, and Il
zayat. A greater evidence of Christian
generosity is seen in their missionary
zeal Those whose abilities as assistants
or school-masters, warrant the missioua-
ries in sanctioning 1t, are ever ready TO
part with their families and go wearisome
journeys Of six months at a time, among
distant villages where they are utterly
unknown, carrying on their backs tracts
and food, sleeping on the way in trees, or
; on the ground, and enduring many priva-
tons. Young men, whose services are
very important to their aged parents in
clearing jungle, and planting paddy. are
readily spared, and 60 to various points,
during the rainy season, teaching school,
for which their salary is from three to six
ruPers month-haIf what they could get
In other employ. About twenty school
masters and assistants are now thus en-
pIoyed. Mr. Mason has in his excursions
baptized many converts who were brought
10 the knowledge Of the truth bv these
assistants. His last journey among the
retired villages between Tavoy and Mef-
! gni, has been cheer.d by the reception of
number of such
The change in regard to temperance is
not less remarkable. Unlike The Bur
MANS whose religion utterly forbids strong
drink, and who scarcely ever use it. the
Karens use It universally. and generally
10 excess; every famil Y made arrack for
themselves, and from Oldest to Youngest
all rartook. Drunkenness, and all its
train Of horrors, was rife among them of
course. But no sooner do any become Sc
rious inquirers, and consort with the disci-
pies for further instruction, than they total
" abandon the accused thing. In Ma
tab, therefore, not drop is made or drank.
THE children cf the very men who were
,, sots, are growing up without having tas-
ted or seen it. The consequences to do
mestic peace and general welfare, may be
supposed.
might add very many interesting facts
and incidents, which, when related TO me,
filled me with pleasure and thanktuIness
I on their behalf But am not drawing a
picture, for the sake of exhibiting glow
ing colors. Christian benevolence
does not depend for continuance on sue
cess in its erdeavors. If it did, however,
The town of Natah amid the solitude ofthe
great mountains Of Tavov, exhibits facts,
which, if they were allthc effects our mis-
sion could boast. are sufficient 70 assure the
most incredulous Of the bessedness Of our
en;erPrize.
When our endeavors to do good foll, 1t
! is a sweet reward to see those we meant
TO benefit grateful for our interference
And'when good rs really done, our pleas
ure is often nentralized by the pain of be-
ing ungratefuIly requited. Those who
support our enterprise, ought 10 know
that this people testify aloud their contn-
ual gratitude and Joy for the knowledge
Of Christianity. They often compare
their former degradation and misery, with
their present comforts and hopes. The
pastor Of the Ma,ah church frequently
speaks Of these things, in moving terms
himself once sot and cruel The mis-
sionaries cannot remain in the forest du,
ring the rains, so that this church is left
six months in the year 10 itself Their re-
;, turn is the occasion ola general rejoicing
When he is ready, many come to Tavoy
to accompany him out and the way be.
;. ing long, over rugged mountains, and Of
ten along the bed Of a torrent, and as his
bearers can each carry but small 1oad'
they gladly carry portions Of the articles
10 be transported and where the way Is
sufficiently level, carry Mrs. Wade or MI.
Mason in litter. AS the long file WINDS
under the trees, and along the narrow
crag, songs OF Zion echo from its whoie
length among the dark recesses, and re'i-
gion wears at once her aspects OF industry
!, .cneerfnlness. beDeyolence, and thanks
+ giving. Warned of their approach the
. villagers come forth in troops. some hours
! walk. aud after most glad and afiectlonate
greetings, fall in behind. (for the pain
: admits no double file, J and the Iengthen-
. ed train comes into the village with great
, Joy. - !
! Nor is. Matah. alone in its brightness,
4 amid Burman shades. All along through
|. the Jungle, as far as Tergui TO The south
v and ahOre Ma,,lroa;, an The narfh ka.