AFRICAN MISSION
By the Liberia Packet, which arrived from the coast of Africa a
few days ago, we have advices from our missionaries up to the 29,h of
April. The condition of the mission stations is encouraging. Some
interruption to the labor of our brethren had been experienced in
consequence of war between the Colony and some of the native tribes, a
war which had been instigated by the slave dealers on the coast. The
Liberian troops, with but little bloodshed had succeeded in breaking up
the factories, and quelling the spirit of hostility among the natives.
Below will be found brief extracts from letters received.
BASSA COVE
Extract of a Letter from brother A. P. Davis
After a three day’s meeting, and proper arrangements made
for the Association, I attempted a voyage by way of the sea, in my
row boat, but after toiling three days, we were obliged to beach our
boat, at a great risk, not only to the destruction of the boat, but
even to endanger life. The principal cause of it was adverse wind,
which not only prevented headway, but subjected us to the perils of
night at a distance from any dwelling. Besides, I only had from
Monday to Friday to be on the spot, and to preach the introductory
sermon before the Association; and in order to reach the place,
(Monrovia,) in time, we left the boat, took up the Junk river
Wednesday night, and by traveling the whole night at a great
expense, reached the Cape by 2 o’clock Thursday. Books and
clothes wet, and many so injured as to be not fit for use. You may
imagine how much time 1 had for meditation. However, I was on
the ground at the hour, and preached from 2 Tim. iii: 16. We had a
much longer session than ever known in Africa, and to much more
purpose. I intended to forward you one of the minutes, by which
you could fully learn all the particulars, but they have not come to
hand yet. I will, if my life is spared, send a copy, if bro. Day does
not.
After the Association adjourned, I visited all the churches
up the St. Paul’s river; preached and performed services in all the
churches and among other services, ordained a deacon in the
Millsburg church; prayed for two children; bro. Cheeseman with
me. But of all the churches I visited, none appeared to exhibit such
order as that at Virginia. This station was occupied by our much
beloved and much lamented brother James. Here we have a
