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 &c. Collections were made at both meetings, amounting to £39. Lodged with Brother Martingdale for the night.

Saturday 25th. — Took stage this morning for New Bedford. Stopped only one night in the city of Boston. Of course I had but little opportunity to see the wonders of this city. I was struck with its beautiful and romantic situation, and particularly with the splendid country seats in the suburbs. The streets, like New York, are very irregular. It appears to be a great commercial city. Arrived at New Bedford in the after- noon, and was kindly received at Brother Dyer's for the night.

Sunday 26th. — At 10,, I heard Brother Kent preach from Isaiah xi. 10. When he got through I gave a short address. At 3,, I endeavoured to preach from 2 Cor. x. 4. 5. The people paid good attention, and I trust good was done. In the evening I again spoke from Isaiah xxxv. 1.

Monday 27th. — In the evening held a meeting in the Unitarian Church. The Rev. Mr. Dury, the minister of this church, was very kind. The whole amount collected in this town was $56, beside some articles of clothing.

Tuesday 28th, — Arrived at Newport about noon, and was sorry to learn that there was no boat this day for New York; so I was obliged to tarry here until the next day. Was kindly entertained by Brother Chafee and family.

Wednesday 29th. — At 2,, I went on board the steamer Benjamin Franklin and was glad to find Miss Barnes and the two Indian boys on board. During the evening, at the request of several of the passengers, I gave them a talk on our Missionary and School operations in Canada, and our Indian boys read and sang. The ladies and gentlemen were highly pleased with what they saw and heard, and a collection was taken up for our Indian schools amounting to $11.

Thursday 30th. — About 3 o'clock this morning one of the passengers, a Mr. Adams, son of the late President of the