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A committee, consisting of Rev.||man, M. Rauch, J. Y. Metze, J. MoEspich, Heinecke and Wagenhals, ser, J. Wingard, J. G. Schwartz, W. was appointed to correspond with our D. Strobel, J. D. Sheck, J. C. Hopebrethren in Europe. Seven lay delegates were present.

On Tuesday evening, Rev. Mr. Sharrets, a delegate from the West Pennsylvania Synod, preached in the English language, from Matthew v,

16.

Rev. J. Bachman was elected President; Rev. C. F. Bergman, Secretary; Rev. G. Dreher, Treasurer.

Much important business was transacted, and such measures were adop

On Wednesday morning, a planted, as will in some degree provide for the publication of a religious paper, in the German language, was discussed and adopted. It is to be entitled "The Evangelical Lutheran Voice from the West."

the destitute districts with the preached gospel. Whenever a fifth Sunday occurs in the month, it is recommended to ministers living in the adjoining districts, to hold a meeting of We cannot omit expressing our three days, for the purpose of preachgratitude to God, that such zeal and ing the gospel, and uniting their exactivity pervades our brethren inertions and efforts, for the promotion Ohio. Until a few years, they la- of religion and the prosperity of our bored under many and great difficul- church. ties were few in number, and unable to extend their operations to such as were unacquainted with the German language. The minutes shew how different the state of things is at this time.

The treasury contains $501.33, which is to be expended in sending out missionaries, and aiding pious and gifted young men, to prepare themselves for the gospel ministry.

The next Synod will convene at Zanesville, Ohio.

After the business of the Synod was transacted, the brethren united in prayer, and supplicated the great Shepherd, Jesus Christ, to continue his grace and blessing upon themselves and the flocks committed to their charge, and then adjourned.

From the same.

EVAN. LUTH. SYNOD OF SOUTH
CAROLINA.

A few days ago, we received the minutes of the Synod of South Carolina, from a brother, of said Synod, to whom we would here present our unfeigned thanks.

The funds of this Synod, are considerable, and are to be appropriated. for the education of young men for the ministry, and missionary purpo ses. The Female Lutheran Society of Charleston, contributed $185.43, which, with the sums heretofore contributed by our sisters in Charleston, prove that they are ardently devoted to the cause of the Lord and Lutheranism. The whole sum raised at this meeting, amounts to $490.06, which, with what was in the treasury at the last meeting of the Synod, places at the disposal of the Synod, $1764.21.

According to the parochial reports, were baptised during the past year, 400, of which 10 were adults, confirmed 142, communicants 1444.— The Synod, by a resolution, requires each minister to make a full parochial report at every future meeting of the Synod.

On Sunday, the Lord's Supper was administered, and sermons were preached in the different churches of Savannah. The texts were, Matt. 4, 16-Matt. 9, 13—Heb. 13, 14— Luke 14, 18-Acts 20, 21-Heb. 4, 11.

The Synod convened on the 20th of November, A. D. 1829. The clerical members are, Rev. J. Bachman, It was resolved, that a theological G. Dreher, S. A. Mealy, C. F. Berg-seminary, under the auspices of this

Evangelical Lutheran Synod of South Carolina.

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judicatory, would greatly advance the effectual. How shall men believe interests of our church, and measures in him of whom they have not heard? were accordingly adopted to obtain And how shall they hear without a funds for that purpose. preacher, and how shall they preach

We would add the following ex-except they be sent ?' tract, from the address delivered at "At our last annual meeting, I rethe opening of the Synod, by its pre-commended the encouragement of sident: the publication of tracts, and of works

"The number of vacant congrega-on practical and doctrinal subjects, tions that are calling upon us for as-which would enable our people, and sistance, the many districts in our the public generally, to judge for country, that would gladly hear the themselves, of the nature of our docministers of our church, and the trines, and compare them with the wants of the vast tract of missionary Holy Scriptures. I have been reground from Georgia to Missouri, cently informed, that at the last meewhere not a solitary herald of the ting of the Synod of New-York, a cross of our denomination is known, committee was appointed to superindemand increased exertion on our tend publications of a similar characpart. Until very recently, no way ter. From the intelligence and zeal appeared to be opened for us, to ex- of that committee, I doubt not but tend the doctrines of our church, into that the publications they may superthe settled portions of our country. intend, will be of a character deservThe work appeared to us to be in ing of a general circulation, and I reother hands, and as it is not the ge- commend to my brethren of the clernius of our religion to make prose-gy, this cheap and efficacious mode lytes, we felt no disposition to inter- of imparting to their people, a knowfere with other societies, and remain-ledge of the doctrines and discipline ed comparatively inactive. But from of our church. the calls that are now made upon us "It is a circumstance deeply to be from so many quarters, we feel assu- lamented, that the clergy of our red, that to disregard them, would church receive, in most cases, a very betray a criminal indifference to the inadequate support, and that when spiritual wants of our perishing fel- they are removed from this world, low creatures. From the nature of their families are, in many instances, our climate and domestic institutions, left in very destitute circumstances. it is not very probable that missiona- A society for the relief of aged and ry aid can be obtained from our nor- infirm ministers, and of the widows thern Synods, and the only prospects and orphans of such as have been left of supplying the wants of our church in destitute circumstances, would proin this southern section of our coun-bably be instrumental in relieving try, is by encouraging young men of talents, zeal, and piety, to engage in the study of Divinity, according to the doctrines and forms of our church. Several of our zealous young ministers have of late years been brought up into our church, by these means, and similar exertions at present in our different congregations, might be productive of similar results. Of all the means which God has blessed to the conversion of our fellow men, the preaching of the gospel has been most

many afflictions to which the families of the clergy in our communion are often subjected. I do not propose that this subject should be immediately acted upon, as in the infancy of our Synod, it might be considered premature; but it is a subject of so much importance, that I have ventured to hint it to you, in hopes that you might revolve it in your minds, and that in due time, we might be able to suggest some remedies for the evils complained of."

From the Missionary Herald. GERMAN MISSION TO LIBERIA..

ing me to be one of the slave-traders, for till recently they had seen no other white man; but bye and bye, when they, by my love towards them, were convinced to the contrary, they became as confiding as little chil

ken English, "white man be too fine, white man likes black people, white man comes to teach them book, white man cannot die.'" They frequently brought to me their children, " to teach them book and white man's fashion." But my chief attention was drawn to the first king,

The late visit of some German missionaries to the United States, on their way to Liberia, was mentioned in the number for January, p. 28.One of these, Mr. Sessing, belonged dren. They would say in their broto the first company of missionaries sent to Liberia by the Basle Missionary Society. He returned to Europe in consequence of the severe illness of his associate, Mr. Hegele, whose recovery demanded a change of climate, and whose state was such as to require the attendance of some one. While Mr. Sessing was in Phila-Joseph Harris, a good-natured old delphia, in November last, he delivered a public address, since published in the African Repository, from which the subjoined notice is taken, of the German mission at Liberia, in Western Africa.

man, who was extremely anxious to have me settled on his own ground. He said "If no other king will take you, I will. You come from white man's country to sit down with me, to do my people good. You be my friend, and me be your friend." And when he showed to me some of the finest places on the river St. John, one of which I was to choose, he said, "Here, white man, is a place

here, and I will send you my boys and my girls; they will and must learn book."

The German Mission. As it was the opinion and advice of Mr. Ashmun, the late lamented governor, with whom I lived about half a year, that our society could most advantageously direct their for you to sit down; my people must views to the Bassa nation, about 80 come to build you house, and to make miles down the coast, in a south-east-you a farm. You make a school erly direction, two of us, who felt most strong, (Mr. Hegele and myself,) left the colony for Grand Bassa, after the rainy season of last year, during which we all suffered much from the country fever. But as Mr. Hegele, in consequence of the stroke of the sun on our way down, was unfit and unable to assist me, I was left alone in the Bassa country, to see where our Heavenly Father would open a door to our missionary labors. My stay amongst them was only 8 or 9 weeks, when it became neces-ed with his precious blood, but who sary for me to accompany my dear have no means of becoming acquaintbrother to Europe. During that time ed with their beloved Saviour. Slave I looked at the country, went up and traders do not hesitate to go to that down the river, seeking for a conve- dangerous coast for mean earthly gain's nient place to begin a mission settle- sake; and should we christians be ment. I conversed and spoke with slow and backward to save souls the natives, kings, and chiefs, about whom Christ has redeemed with his my coming and staying amongst them. precious blood, and to preach him They at first were distrustful, think-crucified to a nation we have abused

My time does not allow me to say more about this first visit to the Bassa country, but it is enough to encourage us, A large field is opened to missionary labors at Liberia, and the surrounding country. Therefore, my dearly beloved friends, if you the love of Christ in your hearts, consider that there are millions of souls in Africa, whom Christ has ransom

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and injured for centuries? Will they || conscience and worship. We know not stand against us before the tribu- not whether it was for this purpose, nal of God, and accuse us of having that Mr. Curtat sent Dr. Hahn's letrobbed them of their earthly bodily ter to the government, but it is at freedom and happiness, and what is least certain, that this object was not more, with not having given them an attained; for the Council of State opportunity to become acquainted communicated to him, through Mr. with their Redeemer, that they might| Gaudin, with whom he lodged, an save their souls by his blood and en- order to leave the Canton within ten joy him in yonder life of true liberty | days at farthest. Dr. Hahn was deforever; while we have and enjoy sirous of possessing the means to justhis blessed privilege in abundance?tify himself before the Consistory, to No, my dear friends, we will take our lives in our hands, and follow Him our Master. We esteem it the highest favor to be sent out to those degraded beings, to tell them of the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. But, humbly, I would entreat you, if you can, to help our Society, that they may be able to send out more missionaries to Africa, because the field is great, and there is a great number that long to go to that place.

SWITZERLAND.

which he was amenable, respecting the causes of his banishment; and hence, not being satisfied with a mere verbal order, he wrote to the Syndic of Lausanne, requesting a written order, and also a testimony of his character and conduct during his residence at Lausanne. He received the following reply :

The Syndic of Lausanne to Mr. C. A. Hahn: "Lausanne, 25th April, 1829. Sir, You will find inclosed a copy of a letter, which I have just received, with which you will do

From the Archives du Christianisme of De- well to act in conformity.
Sir, my salutations,

cember 1829.

CANTON DE VAUD.

Banishment of Dr. C. A. Hahn.— C. A. Hahn, Doctor of Philosophy, and a Minister of the Gospel, of Stuttgard, was residing for the year past at Lausanne, connected with a public school, or institution; and having been solicited to furnish information

Accept,

SECRETAN, Syndic."

The enclosed letter is as follows: Circle of Lausanne, to the Syndic of The Justice of the Peace for the the Corporation of Lausanne:

*

Lausanne, 27th April, 1829. Mr. Syndic-You are requested, respecting the religious commotions in the name of the council of state, to in Switzerland, for the Darmstadt signify to Mr. C. A. Hahn, of StuttEcclesiastical Gazette, (Allgemeine gard, who calls himself a Doctor of Kirchen Zeitung,) he read all the Philosophy and a Minister of the Gospamphlets which this excitement had pel, and who resides with Mr. Gauoccasioned, and especially the writ-din, at the Petit Chateau, the order. ings of dean Curtat, in which he be- to leave the Canton in ten days at lieved he had found the primary cause of the persecutions in the Canton. He consequently wrote a letter to Mr. Curtat, which we have read, in which he discusses in a tone of mildness, some of the principles maintained in these works, and concludes by entreating him to employ all his influence with the government to obtain for his country entire liberty of

inst. You will report to me the exthe farthest, counting from the 25th ecution of this order. The justice of

the

peace

for the circle of Lausanne, DE MOLLIN. Duly attested, SECRETAN, Syndic.

*The character of Dr. Hahn had, in the his testimonials, which had been presented mean time, been sufficiently established, by to the corporation.

How will his majesty, the king of in the Helvetic Confederacy, will Wurtemberg, who has established not be lost upon the others.

throughout his kingdom, perfect liberty of conscience, regard this arbitrary banishment?

CANTON OF NEUFCHATEL.

MISSIONARY INSTITUTION AT LAU

SANNE.

The committee of the Missionary Society of Lausanne, in connection The council of the city of Neuf with some members of other societies chatel, has thought proper to take in the Canton de Vaud, have estameasures against the meetings for re-blished a new Missionary Institution, ligious edification held at the houses which was opened on the first of Ocof members of the Dissenting Church, tober, with prayer and thanksgiving. or conducted by them. They have Four students have been admitted. been prohibited from holding any The Rev. Mr. Thomas is its directpublic meetings; and all private or, or professor. meetings during the hours of service

SWEDEN.

The Rev. Charles F. Haeggman, chaplain of the Hospital Church in Stockholm, has been employed for many years, in endeavoring to awake his countrymen to a lively interest in the missionary cause in Sweden. In a letter to the editors of the London Missionary Register, he says:

in the national churches, are forbid- GERM OF A MISSIONARY SPIRIT IN den. The whole has been done in a manner as paternal, as a persecution can be conducted. But the council of state has unanimously disapproved of the measures adopted by the city council; it has even invited appeals by all those who should consider themselves aggrieved, or injured in their rights, by these measures;|| and has appointed a standing committee for this special purpose.

CANTON OF BASEL.

Occasion was taken, on the imprisonment of a young man, of some reputation for piety, but convicted of some flagrant crime, to propose some general measures against all religious meetings, except those held in the churches, but a large majority of the council of state manifested themselves decidedly against a proposition so invasive of liberty of conscience; and declared that they would never permit this liberty, which is one of the dearest rights of man, to be subject ed to any restraints in the Canton.It appears, that it was also stated, that the melancholy examples given by the Cantons de Vaux and Berne, were too recent and too lamentable, to be viewed in any other light than as a salutary lesson. Thus the Canton of Basel has associated itself, by intelligence, wisdom, and moderation, with the Canton of Geneva; and it is to be hoped, the example of the two most enlightened Cantons

"For seven years I continued a weekly publication, begun by my father and an associate, in which I communicated, chiefly by translations from such foreign journals as I could procure or borrow, such notices of the glorious triumphs of that gospel, which is mighty to save, and is still spreading with increasing success even in the darkest heathen lands, as I judged most conducive to the information and profit of my countrymen. Its sale, however, scarcely covering the expense of printing, I changed the form of my little work to that of a monthly journal, of the same character as its predecessor, but with the addition of such religious and literary notices and articles, as might render it more useful to the general reader. This I continued for two years; till the losses which I sustained, seemed to call upon me, my income being limited and my family numerous, to lay down the work.

"But now, I am resolved, in God's name, to begin afresh; for I cannot

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