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142 ''subjects of interest connected with this Government. And I am happy to find that he is -well pleased, and expressed himself highly gratified with the country, and the prospects of the people.'' J.J. ROBERTS."

"January 17th, 1854. I have had the pleasure of an introduction to the Rev. D.H. Peterson, from New-York, in the U.S. of North America. He is now on a visit to this country. I have met him in company, at different times and places. I have had the pleasure of hearing him speak in the Churches in public, and on private occasions. He came to this country on a mission to the Government and Churches. I am happy to say, that he appears to be highly pleased with the country, Government and Church, and whatever came under his observation in Liberia and the adjacent settlements, and will, no doubt, give a collect and satisfactory report upon his return to the United States of America. Our prayers are for his protection on land and by sea, and his safe return to his family, and the people, and the nation from whom he came, and that the blessings of the Almighty may