Contributions to the Wesleyan Missionary Society, received by the General Treasurers, since our last announcement, up to the 14th of March, 1855, some of which are included in the District Remittances. Moneys received at the Mission-House. S. X. V., per "Record " A Friend to Missions, in the Second Huddersfield Circuit John Corderoy, Esq., for China £. s. d. 10 10 Mrs. Foster, Stainforth, near Settle, Yorkshire, second Donation, by the Rev. T. Derry 10 0 Mrs. Catlin, Saffron Walden Mr. and Miss Cave, Enfield R. D., per John Shaw, Esq., Dublin Friends in Scotland, for Canarese Type, by the Rev. D. Sanderson... Mrs. Holehouse, Merthyr-Tydvil, Daily Offerings, for China J. E. Dunt, Esq., Cockspur-Street 18 0 1 10 5 1 1 0 R. Ramsden, Esq. 1 0 Miss De Lancy 1 0 F. Herbert, Esq., Chelsea. Mr. Bates, Low Teams, Gateshead Circuit, for China 0 0 A Friend, by the Rev. J. W. Dawson, Wimborne, for China. A Thank-Offering for Mercies received, by the Rev. W. Arthur......... 1850 1960 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mr. John Lomas, Egerton-Terrace, Manchester, by the Rev. J. D. Mr. George Gough, of Bandon, Ireland, by the Rev. John Gilcriest LONDON-PRINTED BY JAMES NICHOLS, HOXTON-SQUARE. THE Annual Meeting of this on Monday evening, May 14th. Tickets of Admission to this Meeting may be obtained by the Subscribers, on application to the Treasurers and Secretaries of the several Branch Societies in the London District, in connexion with this Auxiliary; or to those Collectors to whom their Subscriptions and Donations have been paid. The Officers of such Branch Societies may apply for their quota of Tickets at the Wesleyan Mission-House, Bishopsgate-Street Within, on Monday, May 7th, or on any following day in that week. Society will be held in the City-Road Chapel, On Sunday, May 13th, Sermons will be preached, and the usual Annual Collections for the WESLEYAN MISSIONS will be made, in most of the Chapels of the Wesleyan Methodists in or near London. The following are the APPOINTMENTS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 13th, viz. ;— FIRST LONDON CIRCUIT. St. John's-Square Chapel, at half-past Ten, the Rev. Benjamin Hellier; and at half-past Six, the Rev. John Smith. Hackney-Road Chapel, at half-past Ten, the Rev. George T. Morrison; and at half-past Six, the Rev. Frederick J. Jobson. Jewin-Street Chapel, Aldersgate, at half-past Ten, the Rev. William Arthur, A.M.; and at half-past Six, the Rev. Joseph Wood. New North-Road Chapel, Hoxton, at half-past Ten, the Rev. William Jackson; and at half-past Six, the Rev. Benjamin Hellier. SECOND LONDON CIRCUIT. King's-Cross Chapel, Liverpool-Street, at a quarter before Eleven, the Rev. John Smith; and at half-past Six, the Rev. John H. James. Gloucester-Place Chapel, Kentish-Town, at Eleven, the Rev. William H. Rule; and at half-past Six, the Rev. Joseph Millar. King-Street Chapel, Camden-Town, at a quarter before Eleven, the Rev. Joseph Bush; and at half-past Six, the Rev. William H. Rule. Harp-Alley Chapel, Faringdon-Street, at Eleven, Mr. Pordige; and at Six, the Rev. William Brocklehurst. THIRD LONDON CIRCUIT. St. George's Chapel, Cannon-Street Road, at half-past Ten, the Rev. Thomas Llewellyn; and at half-past Six, the Rev. John W. Greeves. New Chapel, Poplar, at half-past Ten, the Rev. John W. Greeves; and at halfpast Six, the Rev. Thomas Llewellyn. Limehouse Chapel, at half-past Ten, the Rev. William O. Booth; and at halfpast Six, the Rev. Frederick W. Briggs. Globe-Road Chapel, Mile-End, at half-past Ten, the Rev. Frederick W. Briggs; and at half-past Six, Mr. F. Greeves. Seamen's Chapel, Commercial-Road, at Eleven, the Rev. Joseph Wood; and at half-past Six, the Rev. William O. Booth. Stratford Chapel, at Eleven and Six, the Rev. Isaac Phenix. FOURTH LONDON CIRCUIT. Silver-Street Chapel, Rotherhithe, at half-past Ten, the Rev. William Fox; and at half-past Six, the Rev. John Keeling. Albion-Street Chapel, Rotherhithe, at half-past Ten, the Rev. John Keeling; and at half-past Six, the Rev. Thomas Kent. Peckham Chapel, at half-past Ten, the Rev. Thomas Kent; and at Six, the Rev. Thomas Akroyd. FIFTH LONDON CIRCUIT. Walworth Chapel, at half-past Ten, the Rev. Charles Westlake; and at Six, the Rev. Hugh Jones. No. 17. Third Series. WESLEYAN MISSIONARY NOTICES, &c. MAY, 1855. FEEJEE. THE Postscript to our last Number announced the arrival of numerous and interesting communications from the Feejee and Friendly Islands. We take the earliest opportunity of making our readers acquainted with their contents, assured that they will confirm the sentiments of affectionate interest with which these important Missions have ever been regarded; and that many will join us in giving thanks to God for the grace vouchsafed to our brethren, and for the good results of their labours. Some of the facts detailed in these letters have been mentioned previously; but they are narrated with so much force and freshness by Mr. Waterhouse, that we cannot prevail upon ourselves to omit any part of his communications. Extract of a Letter from the Rev. Joseph Waterhouse, dated Bau, It is with unutterable feelings of gra titude to my gracious Master, that I undertake the pleasing task of communicating to you, and through you to the honoured supporters of the Feejeean Mission, the record of the mighty Spirit's powerful operation upon the hearts of the debased cannibals amongst whom I reside. You have frequently heard of the obstinate attachment of Bau to cannibalism and cruelty. It was probably owing to this that its Chiefs would never allow us permission to build a house within the precincts of the sacred city. COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS ᎪᎢ BAU. EARLY STRUGGLES It was in October, 1853, that the King gave us permission to form an establishment here. No time was lost in taking possession of the ground. Leaving my family at Vewa, I voluntarily endured a residence in a wretchedly small hut, amongst these blood-thirsty people, in order to get a house built. On one occasion, a body was left for several hours within three yards of the door of my hut, previous to its being cooked and eaten. For three months did the King trifle with my feelings, and disregard his own solemn promise. It seemed as though we should never get the house built, and my own health was rapidly failing. The Heathen Priests boldly affirmed that their gods would kill me, and were now VOL. II. THIRD SERIES. beginning their work. But I recovered, and the Chief redeemed his promise, and ordered the house to be commenced. No sooner were we somewhat settled, than we became the subjects of daily insult and robbery. Instead of being satisfied with hanging pieces of human flesh within two or three yards of our fence, as they did at first, some of the people proceeded to fix it upon reeds, and place it within a yard or two of our doors and windows. All was lost but faith. A promise was then applied with Divine force to comfort me. Being exceedingly dejected, I opened my Bible one day, and was greatly encouraged with a promise on which faith laid firm hold. This stirred me up to constant believing prayer. Just after this, a letter was received from King George of Tonga, urging the Chief to embrace Christianity. The Chief acknowledged the receipt of this communication without referring to George's request. THE EVENTFUL DAY. On the 27th of April, I had a long interview with Thakombau in private, during which he resolved to renounce Heathenism. The following Saturday was the great day of preparation. Several tons of taro were brought for the Sunday's consumption. Bales of native calico were distributed amongst those who wished to clothe themselves. MAY, 1855. F which had never been used but to congregate warriors and cannibals-were beaten to assemble those who wished to enrol themselves under the Prince of Peace. The King, with about three hundred Chiefs and attendants, then entered a large dwelling, (120 feet by 30,) and arranged themselves for the service. The Priest of his household gods, and all his wives,-about fifty,followed him. The Rev. James Calvert, of the adjoining Circuit, kindly complied with our invitation, and conducted the morning service. The change in the people, with clean faces, and well clothed, was very striking. The following Sabbath three hundred more embraced Christianity. One On the 8th of May the temples began to be spoiled of their ornaments. of their deities, the god of rain and fair weather, was brought in triumph to me. The Heathens from the large land predicted my death. ATTACK ON A SACRED FOREST. 9th. An attack was made upon a saered forest in our vicinity. The carpenters were conveyed by water to the spot. Solemnly bowing before the great Creator, one of the Teachers prayed aloud, and besought him to prevent any evil from coming to them while they attacked "Satan's forest." They then feiled some of the monster iron-wood trees, which have been considered sacred for ages. Some of the poor carpenters trembled very much, lest an evil spirit should kill them. They are taught by tradition that their forefathers felled some of these trees on one occasion, and then retired to rest for the night. The next day, on repairing to the spot in order to Messengers were now sent to several islands, directing the inhabitants to renounce idolatry. Every Sabbath brought an addition to our numbers at Bau. Evening and morning, some four or five of us regularly conduct family prayer in the various dwellings, going "from house to house." "The spirit of grace and of supplications" seems to be poured upon some houses. Frequently during public worship do we behold the heaving breast and the starting tear. But we desire to have a copious pentecostal shower: then shall sinners be converted to our God. Bau is converted from Heathenism to Christianity we now labour for Bau's conversion from sin unto holiness. Our congregations are very orderly and attentive. The Chief repeated nearly the whole of one sermon the day after he heard it. The truths of revelation seem to interest these intelligent people. Upwards of one thousand have become Christians. LADIES' WORK. I take this opportunity of tendering our thanks to Mrs. Etchells, of Droyls den, who kindly sent us a few children's print frocks, in remembrance of my late father. No presents could be more acceptable or useful, as it somewhat relieves our wives, who are very fully occupied from morning to night. Some hundreds of mothers already look to Mrs. Waterhouse alone for help in cutting out and sewing garments for themselves and their families. From want of time, we are obliged to leave much undone which we wish to do. Extract of a Letter from the Same, dated Bau, August 18th, 1854. THE pleasing excitement produced by the visit of your honoured representative, the Rev. Robert Young, was soon exchanged for the blood-chilling horrors of cannibal Feejee. I shall not soon forget the 28th of December last. Nine of their enemies were captured by the Bau people, four of whom were brought here to be eaten; whilst a young man and woman (the only female amongst the number) were bound and brought alive. The poor creature was abused shamefully whilst in the hands of her cruel captors. On their arrival her scanty dress was taken off, and she was sent ashore in a state of perfect nudity. In the presence of a large mixed company of eager spectators she was clubbed, and then cut up, and prepared for the oven before pulsation ceased. PLEADING FOR LIFE. The same fate awaited the youth (about eighteen years of age) so soon as the King had obtained all the information from him which it was supposed he could give. Providentially this gave me time to make some efforts |