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never saw such hard times before in her life; but the thoughts of being useful in the cause of Christ enables her to bear all these trials.

Friday 29th. — Dined at Mr. Murdock's, where we saw the Rev. Mr. Rose, who pressed us much to attend his Camp meeting, to be held in this neighbourhood on the fifth of next month.

Saturday 30th. — Left St. Thomas after breakfast, and proceeded on to the West Street, where we met with Mr. and Mrs. Adams, of the Munceytown Mission. We had not gone far before the coupling bolt jolted out, and down we came to the ground. We took and fastened the buffalo skin on the horse, and slung the carpet bag and writing desk over the horse, on which I mounted, and my dear wife on behind my back, and thus we went through mud and trees till we arrived at Munceytown in safety. Brother Adams took us to the Mission house, beautifully situated on the banks of the river, near the residence of Mr. Clench, the Indian Agent and having a fine view of the Indian settlement, both up the river and down. Brother A. gave us a warm reception in his house. Sent word we would have meeting in the evening. At early candle-light we met the Indian brethren at the council house, and stated to them the object of my visit to them at this time, namely, to tell them about the words of the Great Spirit, and to exhort them to perseverance in the good way.

Sunday 31st. — At 11, a. m., I preached to the Indian friends. In the evening we had a powerful prayer meeting — many came forward to be prayed for; and several souls were made happy in God. To God be all the glory! Here we met with our Credit brethren, who came on a mission to this place and Amherstburgh, viz : Wm. Herkimer, William Jackson, and Jas. Kezhegoo. Herkimer had been to the St. Clair Mission, and from thence went down to Amherstburgh, accompanied by Brother J. Evans, the Missionary at St. Clair. He in-