[From a manuscript journal (16 closely written pages,) of a month's tour of Rev. Dr. Sutton, with native assistants, in the Northern district of Cuttack, for preaching and distributing Scriptures. We can find room for only two day's record.] December 16. Found Ghunoo and Damudar here last night, but they started en route to Cuttack this morning, intending to take the old line of road and reach home D. V. Lord's day. This morning I went to Mungulpoor market, where I met with my fellow-laborers, Sesboo and Khomboo, and with them had a good opportunity and little opposition. They attended a market at Sokinda yesterday, where they were well received. The people showed their kindness by giving them permission to sleep in a small shed within an enclosure, rather than let them occupy the root of a tree. This may appear a small favor, yet it is what our dear brethren do not often receive. Poor fellows, I wish they could prosecute their arduous labors with less exposure and contempt, but at present, it is not easy to point out a remedy. We gave away a number of Gospels, and a few bound volumes to-day to eager applicants. In the evening I went with Mrs. Sutton to look at the three large images of Kalee, Indranee and Baharanee, mentioned in a former journal, I think 1827. They are still in the same neglected state, flat on their backs, surrounded by filth and jungle. Still the sculpture, where not mutilated by ruthless hands, is fresh as when it was first chiseled. Alas! for the poor helpless gods to be thus exposed century after century to contempt and neglect! The Mussulmans have destroyed many of the Hindoo temples at this place, and built their mosques on the spot and with the old materials. Wednesday 17. Another market to-day at the north-east of the town of Jajepoor. In every direc tion is seen the traces of former prosperity, ruined palaces, dilapidated temples, crumbling houses, and a population proud, idle, insolent and poor, attest the glory of departed days. Old Seeboo, who is a perpetual talker, and always twice as loud as ordinary men, thus harangued the Brahmins as they sat at their doors along the streets through which we passed, "Ah, you boast there were 10,000 families of Brahmans here, where are they now? Look at your ruined temples, your houseless abandoned gods, your poverty-struck town. You have forsaken God and he has forsaken you. What then do all your gods avail? Turn to the true God-receive the true Shastre-believe in the true Saviour, and prosperity will be yours; eternal life will be yours." And so he went on, going and returning, too deaf to hear replies, and indifferent to them when he did. I followed and deposited several copies of the Gospel Harmony, and single Gospels in the most promising hands, with a word or two of admonition. We had a good opportunity at the market, and as yet have had none of the abuse so liberally bestowed upon the Missionaries who have been here. It is truly an important field for evangelical labor. A casual inquiry from a man in the crowd as to what our books contained, gave me a good oppor tunity for a lengthened address on the three great defects of the Hindoo system, and which were so admirably and satisfactorily supplied by the Christian Scriptures; namely, they contain no true knowledge of the character of the blessed God; no intelligible account of man's being and final destiny, and no satisfactory plan of salvation for sinful beings. Here we shewed them christianity was just the boon they needed, and which was freely offered them. Oh, that they but knew even now that this is the day of their visitation! Extract of a letter from Rev. J. Thomas, Superintendent of the Mission Press, Calcutta-chiefly in reference to the misrepresentations of a writer in the New York Observer. CALCUTTA, Oct. 8th, 1852. MY DEAR BRO:-I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th June last, as also of the printed slips mentioned in it. As to the question about the Armenian Testament, a heavy pres sure of engagements puts it utterly out of my power to attempt anything like a reply to the illnatured remarks, and cavils of the writer in the New York Observer of May 27th, to whom you refer. I believe the records of your office contain materials which would have enabled you to show that the version is not deserving of the reflections cast upon it. It so happens that in the last report, we have not merely given specimens of the different languages, but to that of the Armenian, a note has been appended, which will afford every reasonable mind, entire satisfaction as to the meaning of the word employed in that version for baptism. It proves to be the identical word, used in the Armenian church service for baptism, and is repeated every time baptism is administered. We may therefore, rest assured, that whether the word ever means "drowning," or not, when otherwise employed, when employed in connection with Christian baptism, it means drowning just as much, as does the Greek word baptizo in every place in the new Testament where that ordinance of the Gospel which takes its name from the word is referred to-and no more. But may we not ask, if the Armenian word be objected to, because it is, or may be, sometimes used to convey the idea of foundering or even drowning, why should not the original Greek word baptizo, be itself objected to, seeing Josephus in a number of places has used it with precisely the same import? One word about the agents employed in carrying that version through the Press. Dr. Yates and the rest of my European brethren had nothing whatever to do with it, except as one or another or all of us were occasionally consulted as to the meaning of some passages, and the propriety of sup plying one or two omissions in the Armenian text. Neither Dr. Yates nor any one else of our num. ber, ever learned the language. The brother [Aratoon] who accomplished this important work, was by birth and education an Armenian-Armenian was his mother tongue; nor was he altogether alone, as he was in the habit of consulting educated men of his nation residing in Calcutta. Our edition of the ancient Armenian Testament has been pronounced classical, while the modern has been extensively circulated among the Armenians in Calcutta and many other places, and I feel persuaded that if it were justly open to to the charges brought against it by your opponent, we should have had them urged against it long since in Calcutta. It has long been a subject of remark in this country that those least qualified to form a correct opinion of the real merits of a version, are the most eager and prompt in finding fault. I know some who are heartily ashamed of their former criticisms, and do not hesitate now to admire what they formerly condemned. With best wishes for your happiness and usefulness, I remain yours affectionately, Rev. R. BABCOCK, D.D., Cor. Sec'y A. & F. B. S., New York. J. THOMAS. Recent information in regard to Scripture printing, and distribution-Sent from the Rooms of the Bapt. Miss. Union, Boston. ASSAMESE SCRIPTURES.-Mr. Brown is revising the New Testament for a fourth edition, and engaged on the version of Genesis and the Psalms. The version of the Psalms was commenced the latter part of last year, and that of Genesis, soon after. The statistics of scripture distribution are not given. The mission, at their annual meeting in October, 1851, resolved to give more attention to itineracy than has heretofore been practicable. To this end, besides five missionaries whose services are available in this department, seven native assistants have been appointed. These have commenced their labors, in which the distribution of Scriptures and tracts forms a prominent part, and from reports received, they appear to have met with a reception among the people, that affords them ample encouragement. The circulation of the Scriptures will undoubtedly be much increased. KAREN SCRIPTURES.-Mr. Mason, at last accounts, had carried the Old Testament through the press as far as the 10th of 1st Kings, and the eighteenth chapter was in type. Mr. Bennett was making all other work in the printing office, 'subordinate to the despatch of this. A new supply of paper was forwarded in the vessel that conveyed the missionaries in September. The prospect of speedily extending operations into Burmah Proper, makes it very certain that the edition now in progress, will be entirely inadequate to the wants of the missions, and that a new and larger edition will be soon called for. An edition of the Pwo New Testament was commenced last year, of 1000 copies, and 84 pages printed. It waits the completion of the Sgau Old Testament. CHINESE SCRIPTURES.-Mr. Goddard, at Ningpo, is making rapid progress with the New Testament, to which his time, except what is required for the maintenance of chapel worship in the city, is as continuously devoted as his health will admit. Mr. Dean, at Hongkong, 'co operates in the trans. lation, and is also preparing and publishing portions of Scripture with notes. No statistics of dis tribution have been forwarded since the annual report, but there is reason to suppose there is no diminution since. There are opportunities for an increase, if there were more men to engage in it. In the TELOOGOO mission, a wide and inviting field is open for itinerant labors, in the prosecution of which, the missionaries and native assistants have met with an encouraging reception by the people. An important part of this work has been the distribution of the Scriptures, of which one colporteur circulated last year 2494 copies and portions. The copies circulated, are purchased of the Madras Auxiliary Bible Society. The appropriation suggested for BURMAN SCRIPTURES is contingent,-intended to meet any opportunity that may arise in the course of the year to give an impulse to their circulation. RECEIPTS FROM SEPTEMBER 15 TO DECEMBER 1, 1852. NATHAN C. PLATT, TREASURER, 20 Maiden Lane, New York. MAINE. ..$140 51 Sept.-By Rev. F. Merriam, agt.-New Sharon F. W. B. ch., 4. Pittsfield, Rev. D. McMaster, 1. Fairfield, B. Jackson, 60 cts. Industry, Bap. & F. W. B. ch.'s., 4. Canaan, ch., 62 cts; W. Fogg, 1.50; J. Barrett, Esq. and wife, 1.25; J. Hubbard, 1.50; S. 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Dunn's Corner, 2 friends, 1,25. West Sidney, Rev. A. Cummings, 3. Belgrade, three friends, 1. Sidney, F. Bap. ch., 1.87. China, Ú Nelson, 3... $332 04 Nov.-Collections by Rev. F. Merriam, agt.-Mechanic Falls, F. W. Bap. ch., 5. Lebanon, F. W. Bap. ch.'s., 8.24. Gardiner, F. W. B. ch, 4. Augusta, A. W. Philbrook, 5; T. Golthwait, 1; J. Golthwait, 1; children, 5 cts. Kennebec, ch., 6.57. Readfield, nine friends, 6.10. Wayne, Bap. ch., 7.20. Fayette, Bap. ch., 16.02. Leeds, Bap. ch., 10.48. Monmouth, Bap. ch., 2.35; Bapt. ch., 4.75; F. W. Bap. ch., 3. East Monmouth, ch., 5. Wales, Bap. & F. W. B. ch., 10.38; John Lombard, 3; Greene Bap. ch., 8.50; F. W. B. ch., 1.50; Dea. E. Barrett, 3. Lewiston, 2d F. W. B. ch., 3.03. Sabatisville, F. W. B. ch., 4.96. Sabatisville, F. W. Bap. ch., 4.96; Winthrop, six friends, 1.85. Belgrade, ch., 5.26; Mrs. Ruthboy, 5. West Sidney, ch., 2.75. West Waterville, F. W. B. ch., 5; Hon. T. Boutwell, 3. Winslow, Bap. ch., 1.75. Gray, F. W. B. ch., 5. Palermo, three friends, 87 cts. ship, ch., 4. So. Montville, Mrs. H. Elden, 3; Nathan Elden, 3; F. W. B. ch., 10.75. Lib erty, Bap. ch., 5.12. Montville, six friends, 2.49. East Knox, Thos. Baldwin Robinson, 5. $188 NEW HAMPSHIRE. Friend Oct.-West Swanzey, from a friend to the Bible Cause, 150. Collections by Rev. Geo. C. -$329 06 cts. Sanbornton, Mrs. O. Barrow, 2; Mrs. Julia A. Morrison, 25 cts.; J. Sanborn, 1; Wm. H. Sanders, 1; Dea. Sanborn, 56 cts.; Mrs. C. Prince, 50 cts.; Ira Woodman, Esq., 2; New Hampton, Rev. W. E. Morse, 3. Brentwood, M. M. Collins, 10; Dea. B. Veazer, 10; J. M. Sinclair, 5; N. B. Collins, 5; Prof. Jas. Upham, 5; Dr. Otis Ayers, 10. Plymouth, Henry C. Green, 5. Conway, Rev. C. Drown, 6. Rumney, Mary B. Cressy, 8; Bapt. State Convention, per J. A Prescott, Treas., 35.60. Upper Gilmanton, John S. Hill, per F. Merriam, 3..... VERMONT. $216 67 $74.53 Sept.-By Rev. I. Keach, agt. Manchester, J. Wheaton, 1; E. French, 25c.; R. Manly, 25c.; R. Hickox, 1; C. Morgan, 50c.; P. Chapman, 31c.; L. Dean, 1; J. Battis. 25c.; I. Morseman, 25c.; A. Baker, 1; S. H. Harris, 1; M. Slocum, 1. Addison, Rev. M. D. Miller, 3.50. Panton, 8. Tappan, 1; R. J. Hopkins, 6; Mary Rayme, 10c., N. Grandy, 1; R. Stagg, 2; E. Grandy, 1; F. Ferris, 25c.; J. Stagg, 10c.; J. Tappan, 1; S. Shepherd, 50c.; E. G. Stagg, 5, Lamoile Association coll., 30.15; Georgia ch. coll., 15.12.. Oct.-By Rev. I. Keach, agt. Charlotte, Miss S. Wooster, 10c.. S. Wooster, 12c.; E. Wooster, 75c.; O. Wooster, 1; Miss Phebe Wooster, 3; Master Herbert, 12c.; Master George, 6c.; R. Reed, 25c.; S. Westcott, 25c.; R. Westcott, 25c.; A. Mumford, 1; Geo. Sherman, 75c. Hindsburgh, A. Lawrence, 6. Ferrisburgh, Fanny Carpenter, 1; Luther, 3; D. Champion, 1. Panton, I. Winans, 2: B. Gains, 1.50; J. Converse, 3. Addison, A. Pond, 1; I. Smith, 1; E. Smith, 1. Weybridge, J. D. Barton, 3; Chawker, 1; Dea. Wright, 50c.; A. Alvord, 1; N. Baldwin, 50c. Whiting Bap. Ch. coll., 8.04; collection at Addison co. 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Cole, 2; S. & B. Johnson, 50c. Poultney, Dr. A. Kendrick, 5; John C. Eddy, 3.66..... -$52.90 MASSACHUSETTS. Sept.-Chelsea, E. Bowker, 5; By Rev. J. M. Graves, agt.-Northampton, J. Haskins, 2.- Oct.-Chelsea, Mrs. H. E. Fitz, per H. Seaver, 10. North Marshfield, by Rev. John Davis, coll., 5. $545 45 -$5.00 RHODE ISLAND. Oct. First ch. Westerly, per Rev. F. Dennison, 9.; Woonsocket ch., P. Wheelock, per R. J. $10.38 Nov.-From 1st Bap. ch. Providence, per Rev. Dr. Babcock, viz: Mrs. H. Ives, 25: Mrs. H. N. CONNECTICUT. Oct.-Northville, Amos Clark, Esq., per Rev. J. F. Jones..... NEW YORK STATE. ..$10.00 -$184 21 $242 13 -$543 50 Sept.-Buffalo, William Bailey, 5; Rensselaerville Ass., per Rev. E. G. Perry, 53.62; by Rev. L. |