1829. 7, I frequently find both my lungs and The Missionary Chronicle of the London Missionary Society for January last, contains the following article, inclosed in black lines. The friends of missions in every part of world may well sympathise with that Society, in the loss it has sustained. DEATH OF THE REV. DANIEL TYER MAN, One of the Society's Deputation to the It is with deep concern, the directors communicate to the members of the society the painful intelligence of the death of the Rev. Daniel Tyerman, which took place at Madagascar, on the 30th of July, 1828, in the fifty-fourth year of his age, 187 The subjoined letters, communicating The following resolution was afterwards "The directors having bowed before the Supreme Disposer of all human affairs, in humble acknowledgment of his prerogative in determining all the circumstances of the life and death of his servants, and of his kind preservation of the deceased till so near the close of his important mission, now record on their minutes the deep sense which they entertain of the valuable services rendered by the late Rev. Daniel Tyerman, in connexion with his highly esteemed colleague, George Bennet, Esq. (whose arrival in this country may be shortly expected), to the London Missionary So ciety, and to the cause of Christ in general, during the period of more than seven years; during which they visited the missionary stations of the society in the South Seas, together with those beyond the Ganges, in the East Indies, Mauritius, and also Madagascar, where the remains of our departed friend now repose, till the resurrection of the just. "From affection to the objects of this society, Mr. Tyerman voluntarily relinquished the engagements of the ministry at home, the endearments of a beloved family, and the enjoyments of his native land; regardless of personal labour; or of danger-whether that arose from climate, from barbarous society, or from long and fatiguing journeys,-intently desirous of the missionaries and the prosperity of the promoting the usefulness and comfort of society, he prosecuted his arduous undertaking, to the end of his career, with unabated energy and zeal. By the missionaries abroad, and the directors at home, his memory will continue to be loved, revered, and honoured. The directors are persuaded, that in these views and feelings all the members of the society will cordially concur, and that they will unite with them in kindest sympathy with the family now left to deplore his loss," * We have not space for these letters in our present number. The Treasurer of the Trustees of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church ac knowledges the receipt of the following sums for their Theological Seminary at Princeton, N. J. during the month of March last, viz. Of Rev. Dr. John M'Dowell, collected by Rev. Jos. M. Ogden, in the congregation of Plainfield, N. J., for the Professorship to be endowed by the Synods of New York and New Jersey Of Rev. Eli F. Cooley, collected by him for ditto, from the following congregations in the Presbytery of New Brunswick, viz. Pennington Trenton, First Church Lawrence Princeton Allentown Lambertsville $21.50 $20.00 47 00 103 00 65 00 10 00 258 50 Of Rev. Thomas J. Biggs, one of the Executors of the Estate of Anthony Kennedy, deceased, interest on the second half of his obligation to endow a Scholarship in the Seminary Amount received for the Seminary Received also for the Board of Missions, viz. Of Rev. Wells Bushnell, collections during the year past, at the Monthly Of ditto, from Rev. J. Williamson, collections at Monthly Concerts of Prayer $20 00 4.00 Returned from Post Office, overpaid by mistake 43 24.43 Of ditto, from Rev. Burr Baldwin, collected by him at Dundaff, Pa. $4 61 5 00 9 61 Of ditto, a donation from Rev. Henry R. Wilson, Shippensburg, Pa. $10 00 150 00 Of ditto, from the congregation of Greensburg, Pa., per Robert Ralston, Of ditto, from Rev. Alvan Coe, a donation from Lieut. Johnson, of Fort $10.00 2.00 From the First Female Praying Society in Wilmington, Del. 5.00 50 A. Green Donation from Mr. Samuel Spencer, of Pittsburg, per Rev. Dr. Of ditto, from the church and congregation of Norristown, Pa., per Rev. R. View of Publick Affairs. EUROPE. The latest accounts from Europe are, from London and Liverpool to the 7th Feb. and from Paris and Havre to the 2d of the same month. BRITAIN.-The Duke of Northumberland has succeeded the Marquis of Anglesea as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. It is supposed the Duke's enormous wealth, and known liberality, will be of some avail in his new office-His annual income is about twelve hundred thousand dollars. He was expected to depart for Ireland on the 23d of Feb. Lord Dalhousie, late governor of the Canadas, was making preparations for his departure to India, in which country he has received the appointment of commander of the military forces. Two detachments of troops had recently been sent to Ireland. A reading room for sailors had been opened at Liverpool, and a church for the blind was soon to be erected there. The York Minster, one of the chief architectural glories of England, and one of the most magnificent structures of Europe and of the world, had been on fire, and much of it defaced and some of it destroyed. The British Parliament was opened on the 5th of Feb. The king was not able to deliver his speech in person-Of course it was done by commission. The following extracts contain what is most important "His Majesty commands us to inform you that he continues to receive from his allies, and generally from all princes and states, the assurance of their unabated desire to cultivate the most friendly relations with his Majesty. "Under the mediation of his Majesty, the preliminaries of a treaty of peace between his imperial majesty the Emperor of Brazil, and the republick of the United Provinces of Rio de la Plata, have been signed and ratified. "His Majesty has concluded a convention with the King of Spain, for the final settlement of the claims of British and Spanish subjects preferred under the treaty signed at Madrid on the 12th March, 1823. "His Majesty laments that his diplomatic relations with Portugal are still necessarily suspended. "Deeply interested in the prosperity of the Portuguese monarchy, his Majesty has entered into negotiations with the head of the house of Braganza, in the hope of terminating a state of affairs which is incompatible with the permanent tranquillity and welfare of Portugal. "His Majesty commands us to assure you, that he has laboured unremittingly to fulfil the stipulations of the treaty of the 6th July, 1827, and to effect, in concert with the allies, the pacification of Greece. "The Morea has been liberated from the presence of the Egyptian and Turkish forces. "His Majesty deplores the continuance of hostilities between the Emperor of Russia, and the Ottoman Porte. "The best understanding prevails between the three powers in their endeavours to accomplish the remaining objects of the treaty of London.” The speech particularly adverts to the state of Ireland-Denounces the Catholick Association, but gives broad intimations that what are denominated the Catholick claims should be granted-taking care of the rights of the established church: And in the House of Lords, on a question on this subject, the Duke of Wellington stated that a measure would be proposed, tending to "the removal generally of all the disabilities under which the Roman Catholicks laboured, with the exception solely of that which rested on special grounds." We believe that the present Parliament will not rise without doing something important in the Catholick cause-Whether it will be satisfactory or not is more problematical. In regard to the news from the theatre of war in the east of Europe, there is really nothing worth reporting, beyond what is contained in the king's speech, except that in some of the islands of the Mediterranean, especially in Candia, the Turks are still murdering the Greeks. We see no reason to expect that peace will take place between the Russians and Turks, till after another campaign, which will probably be awfully sanguinary. FRANCE.-Barras, the well known president of the French Directory during the revolution, died, toward the end of January last, at Paris, at the age of 72. It is said that he "has left a memorial of considerable interest, which will speedily be published"-Doubtless he has had it in his power to disclose, if he so pleased, many strange things. On the 27th of January, the King of France, in person, opened the session ་ of the French Chambers in the Louvre with a speech-of which we shall give the substance. After a complimentary introduction, he says, that "his relations with foreign powers continue friendly;" that he thinks the war in the east "will not disturb the peace of the rest of Europe;" that in concert with England and Russia he has freed the Morea from the desolations of the Turks; that "he continues to assist the Greeks to rebuild their ruins," and to bring back those who had been carried away captive; that he hopes the Porte will cease to oppose the treaty of the 6th of July, and that thus the way will be opened to re-establish peace in the east; that his troops have been recalled from Spain, and that a convention has been entered into for repaying by Spain the sums expended by France for her benefit; that he has punished the Dey of Algiers for his piracies, and intends to punish him still more; that he is convinced that Hayti made a hard bargain, and that he is willing to make it more easy; that he has entered into a convention with the Emperor of Brazil, and will obtain indemnification for the captures made of French merchantmen during the late war; that he has appointed consuls in the South American republicks, and will enter into more permanent arrangements, as soon as their disturbed state will permit; that he will "certainly never forget that the glory of France is a sacred deposit, and that the honour of being the guardian of it is the fairest prerogative of his crown;" that order, peace and industry, prevail in the interior, and advance improvements, although some branches of agriculture and commerce are suffering; that the apprehensions which were entertained of a general scarcity in the kingdom have been found to be groundless; that "the press, freed from restraints, enjoys entire liberty;" that he has made and executed some wholesome ordinances, relative to religion-securing the rights of the church and of ecclesiasticks, in accordance with the laws of the kingdom; that the finances are prosperous, and that the revenue of 1828 exceeded the estimates; that a code of laws for the army will demand their particular consideration; and that "a serious and important projet will, above all, call for their attention," relative to what he denominates "a new municipal departmental law-the whole of which shall be in harmony with other institutions." He dwells at some length on this topick, and then concludes as follows-“Experience has dispelled the charm of insensate theories. France, like yourselves, knows on what basis its happiness reposes, and those who should seek it any where but in the sincere union of royal authority and of the liberties which the charter has consecrated, would be open. ly disowned by it. You, gentlemen, are called upon to render this union more close and more solid; you will accomplish this happy mission like faithful subjects and loyal Frenchmen, and your efforts will be equally certain of the support of your king and of the publick gratitude." It is said that the speech was received with uncommon and enthusiastick applause. We believe that it gives a tolerably correct statement of all the important concerns of France-always keeping in mind that a royal speech, while the substance of it must be founded in verity, never fails to show the bright side of every subject fully, and the dark side as little and as favourably as possible. SPAIN AND PORTUGAL-Furnish us this month with nothing important. The wretch Don Miguel, is yet alive, and doing all the mischief he can, in the unhappy country over which he has obtained an ascendancy-we hope only for a time. GREECE. We have at present very little to add, relative to this interesting country, to what we have heretofore said, and what incidentally appears under other articles. There is a serious question pending, in relation to the future boundaries of Greece. We hope the allied powers will insist on giving her a large territory-far beyond the Isthmus of Corinth. RUSSIA-IS straining every nerve to bring into the field, at the first opening of the spring, an army that may overwhelm the Ottoman empire, which, it would seem, is to be attacked on every side, in Asia as well as in Europe. We have seen a long reply of a Russian officer-made we doubt not by order of the Emperor Nicholas-to the representations that have been made in various parts of Europe, that the Russians effected little in the last campaign. He affirms, and we think proves, that they did much; and yet there is an admission, that there were failures and disappoinments. We believe the Russian emperor feels as if his honour was concerned to wipe away, in the coming season, some stains which his military reputation received in the last. He is to take the command of his army in person. How the God of armies and of battles, who often blasts the most flattering military expectations, will order the result of the pending tremendous conflict, is as yet known only to Himself. TURKEY.-The Sultan, on his part, is not less active than his enemy. He seems to be fully aware of his situation, and to be determined to sustain the crescent against the cross, or to perish in the attempt. He has called on every Musselman, on peril of his life, to hold himself in readiness to defend his religion to the utmost. Large voluntary contributions in money are made by his great officers and others, to support the military operations. As the Russians obstruct the navigation of the Dardanelles, supplies of provisions, which are said to be abundant, are brought by land from Asia-The winter has been uncommonly severe, and has prevented all military operations, except those of a defensive kind. ASIA. It appears by the last advices from India, that the cholera has recently proved very fatal in that country. There has been an arrival in Boston in the short passage of 98 days from Calcutta, bringing dates from that place to the 4th of December ult. Among other things we find the following "The Bengal Chronicle announces the death of Sir Charles Chambers, one of the judges of the supreme court at Bombay. Sir John Grant was left alone in the administration of justice, at a most critical period in the affairs of that place. A memorial had been sent to the government, praying that the existing stamp regulations might be repealed. One of the magistrates at Madura had abstracted a considerable quantity of money belonging to the East India Company, which was not discovered till his death. The Company advanced claims against his estate, in opposition to bond creditors, but the question was decided against them. A line of telegraph was to be established between Calcutta and Kedreger. A law has been made in Canton, condemning those who open shops to sell opium, to death, by strangling. Those who are caught smoking it, are to be exposed two months with wooden collars about their necks, after which they are to be sent to the territories, and given to the soldiers as slaves." Such are the means used to promote temperance in China. AFRICA. Timbuctoo, the great capital of central Africa, has been reached by two enterprising travellers, Major Laing from Britain, and M. Caille from France. Major Laing was obliged to flee from Timbuctoo, to save his life, after being there about a month. In three days after he left it, he was treacherously murdered by a party, and by the order, of an Arab Sheik who had engaged to protect him. His papers there is but little hope of recovering. In a letter which has been received in England, dated at Timbuctoo the day before he left it (Sept. 21st, 1826) he says-" Timbuctoo, in every other respect, except size (which does not exceed four miles in circumference) has completely met my expectations." M. Caille has escaped with his life and returned to France; and is willing, and even desirous, to undertake the perilous enterprise of visiting Timbuctoo a second time. The discoveries he has made are soon to be given to the publick. The slave trade is still carried on to a shocking extent on the African coast, notwithstanding all the endeavours of Great Britain and the United States to suppress it. The article of intelligence in our last number, relative to the death of Mr. Lott Carey and several others, has, we are sorry to say, been confirmed. Dr. Randal, the new governor and agent for Monrovia, has arrived and been well received, AMERICA. MEXICO. The last accounts represent this great republick in a state of fearful agitation. In the existing civil war, the British mining companies are said to have been violently deprived of property, to the amount of something like half a million of dollars. The loss of property in the capital, by the plundering which took place in December, is estimated at four million. The conflicts between military chiefs continues, and several cities were, at the last accounts, in fear of being pillaged and plundered. The native Spaniards, persecuted elsewhere, have been invited by the province of Yucatan to assemble there. The congress of Jalapa is reported to have been dissolved by the military commander, Santa Anna; and our own country is charged with having made encroachments on the Mexican territories, both on the eastern and western borders-Where, and when, will be the end of this confusion and misrule! COLOMBIA. This republick is in a state of war with Peru, but no important news has reached us in the month past. CENTRAL AMERICA-continues to be torn by the most violent and sanguinary civil contentions. BUENOS AIRES.-We stated in our last number that in this republick there had been a revolution, and that the late governor and his adherents had been driven from the capital. It now appears that the governor, whose name was Dorrego, after some inefficient resistance, was taken prisoner by a Colonel Juan Lavalle. The Charge des Affairs of our country, Mr. Forbes, in concert with the British Charge des Affairs, ear |