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 United States, was missing. His hat and cloak were found lying on the deck, and it was supposed that in a fit of insanity he leaped overboard. It was stated that he was one of those gentlemen who took a lively interest in our Indian addresses last evening. No one could give any clue as to the reasons why he had thus plunged himself into eternity. May God have mercy upon his soul! Arrived at New York at half-past 5,, and met our Canadian party at Brother F. Hall's; all in health. At 4,, we attended the Juvenile Missionary Society in Duane Street Church. The Rev. Mr. Ostrander, P. E., opened the meeting. The congregation was composed mostly of young persons, and it was truly a pleasing sight to see the rising generation engaged in such a great and noble cause. May the blessings of heaven rest upon them!

Friday, May 1st. — In the evening attended the Dorcas Missionary Society in John Street Church. Dr. Bangs opened the meeting by singing and prayer. Mr. Case then gave a short address, and led the Indian children in their exercises. Miss Barnes also spoke and related her christian experience, her trials and sufferings whilst labouring on our Indian Missions. I made a few remarks in my Indian costume. This Society is now educating four natives, viz : Turtlefield, a Cherokee, John Sunday, John Simpson, and Peter Jacobs, of the Chippeways in Canada. In addition to this, the Society has sent on to Canada a number of articles in clothing, &c, for our Missions. Mrs. F. Hall is the principal actress of this truly excellent Society.

Sunday 3rd. — In the morning visited the Sabbath School, and spoke a few words to the children. I then met the class, and we had a precious season of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. At 3,, I preached from Luke xix. 10. Brother Ostrander exhorted. We had a pretty good time. In the evening I again preached to a large congregation from