sick of a fever, she had the attack on the evening previous, but it was not very violent. We had abundant reason to be thankful to GOD, for his mercy, in sparing us to see each other again in this world. Mrs. Bacon was very politely and hospitably treated at good Mr. Johnson's: she morning and evening, enjoyed in the Church, the sight of the children of Ethiopia, stretching out their hands unto God, and united with them in praising his most Holy name. Mr. Johnson was delighted to hear that we had made a contract for lands in the Bassa Country: he is very much interested in the accomplishment of our several designs, for the improvement of the African race. He is a faithful Minister of Christ, and labours to save the souls of his fellow men. We found it good to unite again with those who daily offered up their supplications in our behalf at the throne of grace. Regentstown, Saturday Morning, April 28th, 1821. My dear wife is just able to walk by leaning upon my arm; anxiety of mind, perhaps was one cause of her illness. At one o'clock, P. M. she appears to be worse; she had a physician, who daily attends Miss Johnson who is also sick; four o'clock, there is not much alteration, rather worse; O Lord help us! At six o'clock, P. M. the people are assembled in Church, where there is reading, praising and praying: it is indeed gratifying to see the improvements which are made here; the very hills resound with the praises of GOD, and of the LAMB. O! that the Lord would cause His word to extend from the rivers to the ends of the earth. Regentstown, Sunday Morning, 29th April, 1821. Mrs. Bacon is very ill, she is attended by Dr. Macauley Wilson, a native of the Bullum tribe; he was educated in England, is an assistant Sur geon in this Colony; a decent, well-behaved man; and is considered skilful in his profession. This morning the Church was filled at 6 o'clock, as is usual, and a lesson was read, together with singing and prayers: after which we breakfasted, and then had prayers in the family. Mrs. Bacon appears to be worse. O Lord, the issues of life and death are in thine hand; spare my dear Wife, if it be thy will. At 10 o'clock the people were all in motion, coming to the Church from all parts of the town. O! these are the fruits of the labours of a faithful Missionary, accompanied by the blessings of that GOD who has said, "in the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, this, or that." It is enough for us to know that we are in the path of duty, and endeavouring to do it by GOD's grace assisting us, without which we can do nothing acceptable. At 2 o'clock, P. M. the Physician arrived; he thinks that Mrs. Bacon will not have the fever very severely. At 3 o'clock, the people are again flocking together to hear the Word of Life. Their very countenances show that they are anxious to learn of HIM, who is meek and lowly of heart. "These are times which Kings and Prophets desired to see," but did not see them; and as I walk around the house in the piazza, I can see all parts of the settlement, and there is scarcely an individual to be seen-all are at Church. Indeed "these people live a life of prayer and praise." At 6 o'clock this evening, the goodly Shepherd again brake the bread of life to his flock, whose appetites seem to crave more of that, which, if a man eat thereof, he shall live forever. Thus the labours of the Rev. Mr. Johnson are perpetuated; he preaches twice or thrice every Sabbath, and has prayers in Church morning and evening, besides prayer meetings and lectures. At 9 o'clock Mrs. Bacon appears no better; the axcuse this evening. O Lord, sanc 2018 my dey wet o for us aar mee cursing mineral weight of glory. Humas Rita April, 1891.-Mrs. BaWIN DIN D S My time previous. VS mr vie de family are at prayers, A: -> ZEERA messy dat we should separate sm. As we show every thing which 2. A ner suferings would be unJesus here was business to transDatum istmegng the Schooner's crew, cms upon de propriety of Teez Stection, or sending them acmire, my dear wife and miem ir ne v go, and leave a vesa al dings well, After METANONGS Test Regentstown, GARDEN £gn on the Wed Dove are times which *Dac spec I am. As I 1 was a time of self-ex wieder I vis er was not, Liad expected sickand I concluded g u benefit the heasabit rafc, the zand a cause as we de epinion, i ju ir be exercises Costar world owed æ et De erent to ses lis Lævetion. Loves, A. M. and tanne same sich in mange reple of co Tuesday Morning, 1st May, 1821.-A messenger arrived with a note from Mr. Johnson, which informed me that Mrs. Bacon had less fever than on the morning I left her; I immediately dispatched the messenger. Having exerted myself overmuch, and suffered considerable anxiety of mind, and having moreover drank too freely of water, which is thought to be prejudicial to the health of white people in Africa; at 11 o'clock, A. M. I felt somewhat indisposed, perspiration ceased; I was attacked with pain in the back part of the head, neck and back. Iimmediately went on board the Schooner, where brother Andrus and myself still had our lodgings; took some medicine, and retired to my birth. I soon found a chilliness to pervade the whole system. I even found it necessary to use flannel blankets. After about two hours, the chill was succeeded by fever, which continued until 9 in the evening, when it intermitted, the medicine having had its desired effect. The stomach being in a state for the reception of tonicks, and Brother Andrus having a small treatise of practice, by Dr. Winterbottom, which directed bark to be given in as large quantities as the stomach would receive, Brother Andrus followed that plan during the night, and attended to me very kindly. Wednesday Morning, 2d May, 1821.---No fever, and continued to use the bark until 4 o'clock P. M. Dr. Macauly Wilson arrived after he had been informed of the course which had been pursued, highly approved of it; he then gave me two calomel pills, which had the desired effect, after which, the bark was continued. Dr. Wilson had visited Mrs. Bacon, who is very much debilitated. This was the evening which I had proposed to visit her: but O Lord thou knowest all things; the issues of life and death are in thy hands, give us grace to bear afflictions. Thou wilt not lay one stroke more upon us than will be bene ficial, therefore we pray for grace to sustain in time of need. Thursday Morning, 3d May, 1821, Foura Bay.→ At 4 o'clock a chill came on again, succeeded by fever, which continued until 3 o'clock, P. M. After it had intermitted, Brother Andrus again gave me the bark, two or three teaspoonfuls once an hour. I had become very much debilitated for so short an illness. A message came from Mr. Johnson, saying that Mrs. Bacon had not as much fever. Monday Morning, 7th May, 1821.-Being a little better, I went on shore for the purpose of remaining. Mrs. Bacon, who had heard of my illness, was brought as far as Gloucester, where she became too ill to proceed. These were trials of my faith; but during my whole sickness, that peace was experienced which "passeth knowledge." During the following days, I received several notes from the Rev. Mr. During, at Gloucester, by one of his servants, which informed me of the low state of Mrs. Bacon's health, and kindly stated that every means should be exerted to make her as comfortable as the circumstances of her case would admit; however, her anxiety about me was so great, that it was thought by her Physician, that a removal to Foura Bay would probably be beneficial. Mr. Johnson, therefore, again sent six or eight of his captured people with a palanquin, accompanied by Dr. Wilson, who caused her to be removed, although she was unable to set up. Those people were very affectionate; they would frequently remove the veil of the palanquin and view her with tender compassion, saying, "Poor Mama sicke! white Mama sicke!" length the company arrived. Our Heavenly Father permitted us once more to meet in this world, and unite our thanksgivings to Him who is all in all to those that love the Lord Jesus Christ. At Sunday Morning, May 13th, 1821. About two |