answer to inquiries on this subject, I was informed that the cloths which are dyed scarlet here are considered superior to any others furnished by Asia Minor; and that large quantities are sent weekly to Smyrna, for the purposes of commerce.

FROM THYATIRA TO SMYRNA.

April 28, 1826-We left Ak-hissar at half-after-six in the morning; and in four hours and-a-half reached a Coffee-house, which is considered half way to Magnesia. The country was uninteresting, and for the most part uncultivated. We observed a flock of twenty-five vultures, close by the road.

At half-after-twelve we proceeded on our journey, and arrived, in about five hours, at Magnesia-by-Sipylus. The greater part of the way we were accompanied by a body of Turks, who had been escorting the Pasha of Magnesia on his way to Constantinople. These young men were full of wild freaks, lashing and galloping their horses, and indulging in diversion as much as if heated by wine. A young Moor had nearly paid very dear for his sport: he had a most tremendous fall, his horse appearing to roll completely over him. To our astonishment and joy, he declared himself unhurt.

The view of Magnesia is splendid. Twenty white minarets tower above the houses; and Mount Sipylus, a mountain huge and rocky, impends above. The town itself is cleanly; and, in general, superior in character to the other Turkish towns which I have yet visited. We

heard of 800 Greek Houses and one Church, and of two Armenian Churches: the Jews also have a Synagogue. The Scriptures have been sent hither from Smyrna, by Mr. Barker; and very readily purchased.

April 29, 1826-This morning we ascended part of the steep hill on which the Acropolis is seated. On producing a compass, we found the needle powerfully affected by the iron-stone of which the hill is composed. The prospect from this eminence is extremely beautiful. The Hermus is seen dividing the plain to a great distance: and there, we recollected, was fought the great battle in which Scipio Asiaticus routed the forces of Antiochus.

From Magnesia to Smyrna is a ride of eight hours. The way leads over Mount Sipylus, and is of the most rugged and toilsome description. After travelling for thirty-one days, it was no small pleasure to me to catch sight once more of the Gulf of Smyrna; and to be approaching a place where I might enjoy a season of repose, and return once more to my regular duties. The last steps of our journey were over the delicious Plain of Smyrna. For fertility and beauty it is, probably, unrivalled in Asia.

How can I conclude, without expressing my gratitude to the Almighty, for His watchful care, extended towards us during our whole tour! The hope of His love and favour is the Christian's solace and happiness, as long as he lives upon the earth. And now, having had this new evidence of them, may I be excited to more fervent devotion and to more active obedience!

SECOND VISIT TO THYATIRA.

June 15, 1826-Mr. King and I were mounted at four o'clock this morning; and arrived at Ak-hissar, on our way to Constantinople, about one. I regret that circumstances prevent my visiting Pergamos at present; but I have the pleasure of seeing Thyatira a second time. We forded the Hermus considerably above the bridge. At this place, and at this season, the water is scarcely above the knees of the horses.

A second time I crossed the field of battle which was fatal to Antiochus. A very different army is at present ravaging the whole territory. I allude to the Locusts: and I am perfectly astonished at their multitudes. They are, indeed, as a strong people set in battle array: they run like mighty men: they climb the walls like men of war. I actually saw them run to and fro in the City of Thyatira: they ran upon the wall: they climbed up upon the houses: they entered in at the windows like a thief: (Joel ii. 5, 7, 9.) This is, however, by no means one of the most formidable armies of locusts which are known in these countries.

Near Thyatira we still find very beautiful vegetation: the neighbourhood has a most fertile appearance. A white species of rose is extremely abundant, and scents the air with a most delightful odour.

At Thyatira we had very agreeable intercourse with the Bishop's Procurator, and with five Priests. Christ Crucified was the subject of our conversation: and Mr.

King addressed the Children of the School, forty-five in number. We also distributed many Tracts, and gave away two New Testaments; and regretted much that we had not with us a larger supply of books, as a great desire for them was displayed. No one surely will doubt the importance of distributing useful books, after hearing the following fact, of which we were informed by a Greek of this place. Two Missionaries, he said, (who were doubtless the Rev. Messrs. Fisk and Parsons) had visited Thyatira, five or six years ago, and distributed books. They had presented him with one; which he had lent to more than two hundred persons!

JOURNALS

OF THE

REV. JOHN HARTLEY.

TOUR IN THE MOREA,

IN THE YEAR 1828.

ÆGINA.

This

THE Island of Ægina was the seat of the Greek Government, during the time that I was there. circumstance, and the contingencies of the war, had conducted thither a considerable number of inhabitants. The Native Æginetans do not exceed 5000; but the influx of strangers had swelled the population to 20,000 of these, 2000 were Ipsariots.*

We

Feb. 19, 1828-Dr. Korck and I paid a visit to the Temple of Jupiter. It is on the other side of the island, at the distance of two hours-and-a-half. had an opportunity of viewing, on this excursion, both the works of God and the works of man. The former are always interesting and instructive to serious and

There are also 6000 or 7000 Ipsariots in Tino, Mycono, and Syra.