New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-04
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,ics, Missions was presented on Sunday after
neon in the Spring st Presbyterian Church REV.
Or Campbells q by Rev. Mr.. Thompson, who has
recently returned from the Merdi Mls'lon-lo'
Gated midway between Sierra Leone and L'oe-
ria, about fifty miles from the coast. MI lhomP'
son has been laboriDg 10 this field for TWO ana
half wears past, in the midst OF great prlvatlons
and much sufferiDg,-but gives cheerful &C
count Of the awakened state OF the native ~'nu
and the growing desire throughout that Interest,
Jug region for the benefits and opportunities o.
civilization. The field for the spread OF CnrlStian
Influences is represented Gs already extensive
and still widening The mission embraces mum
he, Of the Amistad captives, who have been thor
onsbv civilized and are now engaged in teach
INC Fs.abhshed in times Of war, in the midst OF
the Slave. Trade-its land rented from cnlel en-
eseed in that Infamous trsftc-the hendi MISSION
has met with a degree of success beyond any
thing that could have been anticpete1. 4ue
trade in human flesh has been abolished ana
peaceful and profitable commerce established IL
lis place; q strong save-trading port az 0aiiihaS
having been broken up and Its conductors ue
parted TO other quarters. The na.ives nave A.
ways entertained feeling Of reverence Tor tnls
Mission, and it has been the neutral ground wnere
neoce has more than once been made between
conflicting tribes Until recently, access to the
interior was impossible but Mr. Thompson sue
ceeded in penetrating to considerable distance
and was everywhere received with open arms
There is, however, great demand Tor laooterS'
and it is hoped that many will be found among as
who will avail themselves Of the opportunities
now Offering to explore a couotry which has hlth'
erto been hidden from the view Of Christian ma
tons, and seemed almost forbidden ground to
scientific research. The missionaries have con-
tracted with the natives to whom they have been
called to furnish Tuition, books and clothing to
the children placed under their care and their et-
forts can hardly succeed so fully as they could
wish without aid from brethren at home. We
understand that Mr.. Thompson returns for the re-
establishment Of his health, and will probably re-
sumo his post within few months. He brings
number of specimens Of native idols, fetlshes, etc.
which win serve as picture of the ignorance and
degradation of the people before the light OF CIV
ization is given them. We bespeak for this de-
voted laborer the cordial sympathy and aid OF all
interested in the welfare of the African race
| FRE.-A fire broke out at o'clock yes
erdpy morning In the house No 585 Grand St. occupied by
A. Modoinger, baker Damage, sloO
ANOTHER SwINDLING CONCERN BROKEN
uP-A complaint as yesterday preferred by Mr. John G
Coleman OF No 285 Madison 81 before Justice Osborne
charging Towntend, whose Office is at No 50 Wall
st. with under pretense of being Secretary Of " The
Worlds Fair ATt-UnOD" which he adveTtses as being an
Incorporated Institution but which statement 10 alleged to
be fsse) obtaining by such false repre- entadons money
from different individuals Ia various sections OF the coun-
try for shares lat S. EACH in this corrupt concern He Is
sso charged with violation The statute relative to gam
bling. lie was committed for examination
ARREST FOR EMBEZZLEMENT. - Sami.
McCoun, young in the employ Of Martin HILL baker,
Of 1870 Avenue D. yesterday arrested charge OF
embezzing $3.50 from bis employer The accused seems,
employed by Mr. Hil carry his Customers
BpprOpTslug il to bis He was locked up by Jus
lice MounlforI for examination
DEATH BY APoPLExY.-An inquest was
yesterday held nj udsonplsce upon the body OF George
Spencer native of Ireland So years of age VINO died sud
denly Of apopexy Sunday night Mr. spencers health
for some years psst has poor He was the contractor
OF the buildings IN TwentyhrssL which fell some weeks
since bury Iug beneath The ruins number OF laoorefs
| ACCIDENTALLY DRowNED.-An Inquest
wss Yesterday held on the body of ored waiter
board the steamboat BeLnap" who was drowned by
boat Deceased waa % years OF age VERDICT DEAN Oy
| Drowning"
GRAND LARCENY.-Henry Bluff was
arrested yesterday charged with Stealing clothing TO the
Of $50 from the house No. 90 BayaTdsL dc wa
| committed for examination.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. - Monday,
March SA bill Of R. French, for S70 being $40 meals on
ths ufs OF Patrick DeRDy, ordered 10 be paid; as
was one Of SCS for printing report Of supennsendents
! schools Several small bills were also ordered 10 be
bin Of the County Clerk for 500, for copying Docket
OF Supreme Court s0d two three others wore et5 red
Noe given hat Aun Cox has been selected as The
! bent hciory for ALy lum oflhe Bint.
petition presented from the Jusaces and Clerks Of
Police for extra Compensation for keeping Courts Ope1 on
| Sunday Refeir red.
| Aso petition from A B. Milard assignee Of Alex.
YoUng mason for s. $40 for extra worn Ia fitting up Old
! AIMS House in l948 for Court rooms. Reiened
The draft Of Law adopted 10 have TWO branches Of
Court Of Sessions ard as may terms OF Special Sessions
! ne ludppR may see fl. Adjourned.