God, who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth!'

"HENRY RYDER, Chairman."

THE NAMAQUAS.

From the annual Report of the London Missionary Society we extract the ac count of the mission among the Namaquas. We intend hereafter to give an abstract of the whole report. AT this distant station, till lately little known to Europeans the two brethren Christian and Abraham Albrecht, have labored with pleasing success for several years. The Di. rectors have now to state, and they do it with deep concern, that Mr. Abraham Albrecht, after struggling with the pains of a pulmonary disorder for several months, was removed by death in the month of July, 1810. He was on his way to the Cape for rest and medical advice; but it has pleased the Sovereign Arbiter of the church and of the world to take him

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An Appeal to the people on the eauses and consequences of a war with Great Britain. Boston; T. B. Wait and Co. 1811.

A second solemn appeal to the Church; containing remarks and strictures on the late violent proceedings of a pretended Ecclesiastical Court against the author. By the Rev. John Ireland, late Rector of St. Anne's Church, Brooklyn, (L. I.) Brooklyn; Thomas Kirk. 1811.

Order of both branches of the Legislature of Massachusetts, to appoint Commissioners to investigate the causes of the difficulties in the county of Lincoln; and the Report of the Commissioners thereon, with the Documents in support thereof. Boston; Munroe & French. 1811.

The substance of Three Discourses, delivered in Park Street Church, Boston; Lord's Day, Aug. 11, 1811 By Joseph Buckminster, D. D. Pastor of

a church in Portsmouth, New Hamp. shire. Boston; Samuel T. Armstrong.

A Sermon preached Aug. 11, 1811, for the benefit of the Portsmouth Female Asylum; also, with some omissions, for the Roxbury Charitable Society, Sept. 18, 1811. By Edward D. Griffin, D. D. Pastor of Park Street Church, Boston Published for both Societies. Boston; Munroe & Francis.

A Sermon preached at Northamp ton before the Hampshire Missionary Society, at their annual meeting, Aug. 29, 1811. By the Rev. Rufus Wells, A. M. Pastor of the church in Whate ly, (Mass.) To which is annexed the annual report of the Trustees. Northampton; Wm. Butler.

A Discourse delivered at Windsor, (Vt.) on the 4th of July, 1811, in commemoration of the American Independence. By Bancroft Fowler, Minister of the Congregational Society in the east parish of Windsor. Windsor; Merrifield and Co.

It is Dr. Buchanan's intention to touch at Alexandria in his voyage to Palestine, and to return from his tour by Lesser Asia, through the region of the seven primitive churches, some of which endure to this day. He proposes to pass over from thence to Athens and Corinth, to visit the principal Christian churches in Grecce, and afterwards those of the larger islands in the Archipelago. A chief object here will be to ascer tain whether a translation of the Scriptures in one dialect alone of Modern Greek, will suffice for the continent of Achaia and the Archipelago (which he does not think to be likely.) or whether some principal dialects have not been already cultivated.

Queries of the learned concerning the present state of these countries, in connexion with the promotion of Christianity, or the elucidation of scriptural history, if sent to the editor of this work, will be communicated to Dr. Buchanan.

We understand that Dr. Buchanan will take charge of Bibles for distribu. tion in his way in Portugal, Spain, and Malta; and will endeavor to establish a channel of correspondence in these countries with England, for the supply of the authorized version of each country respectively, as far as the existing governments may be pleased to countenance the design.

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FIRE AT NEWBURYPORT.

OUR readers have all been informed of the terrible calamity, which befel the town of Newburyport, on the 31st of May last. We are desirous, however, of preserving in our pages an authentic list of the very liberal donations, which this distressing event has called forth. Preparatory to this list, (which has not yet been furnished, as the donations are not yet completed,) it will be proper to give a brief account of the fire.

At half past 9 o'clock, in the evening of the day above-mentioned, the town was alarmed by the cry of Fire! The destructive element commenced its progress in an unoccupied stable in Mechanic Row, and continued its fury till it had destroyed all the build

ings on 16 and a half acres, in the most compact part of the town, and a part containing a much larger proportion of wealth, than any other part of of equal dimensions. The whole of Centre-street was laid in ashes, as were, also, large parts of several other streets in the heart of the town, and all the buildings on several wharves.

The Committee appointed to estimate the loss,reported that 73 dwelling houses, and 155 stores, were consumed. In some instances a dwelling house and store were connected; in which cases they were considered as two buildings, viz. a house and store. Among the buildings destroyed were nearly all the dry goods stores in town; four printing offices, being the whole number in town; the custom-house; the post office; two insurance offices; the Baptist meeting house; and four book-stores. The fire raged in every direction at 2 o'clock in the morning; but about 4 the danger diminished. It is sup posed, that the fire was kindled by an incendiary.

A town meeting was called on the succeeding Monday, and the Selectmen, with others, were appointed a Committee to solicit benefactions from the public, and to distribute among the sufferers any monies received for their use. The Selectmen wrote a circular letter to the Selectmen of other towns, which letter, as it is an official document stating the principal facts, we insert entire.

"Newburyport, June 1811. To the Selectmen of the Town of

GENTLEMEN,

UNDER the direction of the town of Newburyport, we address you on the subject of the late desolating fire, to represent to you the sufferings of our brethren, and to solicit for them such aid as your benevolence may suggest.

A calamity, which neither human foresight could prevent nor human exertions limit, has within a short period involved a large portion of our townsmen in poverty and ruin. Many, who were before in affluence, are now

reduced to penury; and a still greater number, whose industry had enabled them to command all the necessaries and comforts of life, are now depend. ent on charity for immediate subsistence. Among these are widows, orphans, mechanics, laborers, young men who were providing for the futore necessities of themselves and families, and old men who were enjoying in the decline of life the acquisitions of many years. In a moment of unparalleled misfortune, they have been driven from their homes, stripped of their possessions, and left destitute of every means of support. In such a moment they look with anxious solicitude to the humanity of their fellow citizens, imploring that relief, which their situations so feelingly require.

It is impossible at this time, accurately to measure the extent of damage which has been sustained. The fairest and most valuable portion of the town is buried in ruins, more than 200 buildings totally destroyed, and nearly 100 families deprived of shel

ter.

Merchandize and household goods to a prodigious amount are also included in the havoc; but it will require much time to ascertain, with any degree of precision,the aggregate of the whole. We hazard only to say, confident that we shall not exceed the truth, that it falls not much short of a million of dollars. Such a mass of property, swept in a moment from the possession of thousands who were using it for the common purposes of domestic life, and for the benefit of society in general, has produced scenes of dismay and distress which can hardly be imagined but by those who have witnessed them. They are before our eyes, and we should turn from them with despair, were we not encouraged by the prospect of relief from a generous community. Ofthat community we do not hesitate to ask assistance, convinced that they will look for no better return, than the acknowledgmnets of grateful hearts and the fervent blessings of those who are ready to perish. Every effort is making by the inhabitants of the town to administer to the immediate necessities of the sufferers, but such

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The Committee appointed to esti. mate the loss, fixed it at a smaller sum than had been at first supposed correct; viz. at $524,779. Since this estimate, many cases of loss have come to the knowledge of the Committee, and some of the losses reported are found too low. Committee thought, that more complete justice would be done to the sufferers, and that the relative value of the property lost would be better ascertained, by fixing a lower estimate on certain kinds of property, than would have been otherwise fixed. These facts being taken into consideration, it is supposed by competent persons on the spot, that the property actually lost by the fire may be fairly estimated at Six hundred thousand dollars. When we regard the damage necessarily sustained by being obliged to seek new places of shelter, the loss of time, the imprac ticability of finding sufficient means to erect buildings of the same dimensions and materials with those consumed, the great expense of procur ing every article of dress and furniture new, the reduced price of land where so many building spots are thrown suddenly into market, and many other circumstances, we shall be convinced, that the real loss to sufferers must be considerably larger, than the just value of the property consumed would indicate.

In our next number we hope to be able to give a particular account of all the donations, which have been so generously made, to the sufferers by this calamity. This article is given as a suitable introduction to an account of these donations.

DIED in Sardinia, VICTOR EMANUEL, King of Sicily, at an advanced age.

At Nantucket, the Hon. JOSIAH COFFIN, aged 88.

Miss At Morristown, LAVINIA ROULSTONE, aged 20, instantaneously killed by lightning, which was attracted to her by the steel braces in her stays.

At Boston, on the 9th inst PETER ROE DALTON, Esq. Cashier of the U. S. Branch Bank, aged 68.

In London, the Duke of DEVONSHIRE, a nobleman of great political celebrity, and immense wealth.

In India, on the 4th of March last, WILLIAM O'BRIEN DRURY, an Admiral in the British Navy, and commanding on that station.

At Salisbury, (N. H) Mrs. ANNA SNow, aged 93, having had 196 descendants, of whom 131 are now living

In London, lately, the Rt. Honorable GEORGE TOWNSHEND FERRARS, Marquis of Townshend.

In Paris, M. JEAN C. DESESSARTS, a celebrated physician

In Spain, the French Gen. MARANSIN, of wounds received in the battle of Albuera

In England, in July last, the wonderful ANNE MOORE, who lived four years without eating, and three without drinking. She had been an object of curiosity for two or three years before her death, and her case had baffled all the ingenuity of the faculty; as the existence of animation for a great length of time without sustenance could not be accounted for.

In India, MOHEE OUDEEN, second son of the renowned Tippoo Saib. He had been confined some years as a state prisoner, and being detected in an attempt to escape, discharged a musket into his breast and died instantly.

At Hopkinton, (N. II.) Maj. Ezra DEOLPH, aged 102, tormerly of Tolland,

(Conn.) an officer in the Indian and French wars.

In London, the Hon. HENRY E. Fox, governor of Portsmouth, and brother of the late Rt. Hon. C. J. Fox.

Near Natchez, STEPHEN FARRIS, who, having just come down the Mississippi, received his wages, was enticed to a gambling house, lost his money, and then, in a fit of desperation, drowned

himself.

At Gloucester, on the 8th inst. Capt. JOHN WOODBERRY, aged 50, in consequence of wounds received, about a fort. night before, in a quarrel, which originated in a political dispute.

At Naushan Island, on the 11th inst. the Hon JAMES BOWDOIN, late minis ter of the United States at the Court of Madrid, aged 59.

At Quincy on the 16th inst the Hon. RICHARD CRANCH, aged 85; and the next day his beloved consort Mary, aged 70. They had lived together in the mar ried state nearly 50 years

At Beverly, September 22, 1811, Miss CHARLOTTE READ aged 27. The Christian public are already in some measure acquainted with her circumstan ces and her conversion, published in the memoirs of her sister, Mrs. Eleanor Emerson. Her uniform walk,since she profess ed religion, has given great satisfaction to her Christian friends. She has been particularly distinguished by her ability, faithfulness, and success, in school-keeping; and by her fortitude, and patience, under a long and very distressing confinement Her watchers and attendants, doring her last sickness, were much pleased, to witness the expressions of her grati tude for every favor. Her death was peaceful and triumphant. She has left many sincere mourners beside her con nexions.