Vol. XXXIII.

No. 4.

THE
AMERICAN MISSIONARY.


“To the Poor the Gospel is Preached.”


APRIL, 1879.

CONTENTS:

EDITORIAL.
Map of Eastern Africa[(Cover) p. 2]
The Arthington Mission[97]
Financial[101]
Progress—Encouragement[101]
Congregationalism in the South: Rev. C. L. Woodworth[102]
Items from the Field[103]
General Notes[104]
THE FREEDMEN.
Sunday-schools for the Freedmen: Rev. J. E. Roy, D. D.[107]
Virginia—Work at Hampton, from a Three Months’ Observation: Rev. John H. Denison[109]
Georgia, Macon—A Beginner’s Reflections, &c.[112]
Alabama, Talladega—Revival in Church and College[113]
Selma—Revival Work—A Well-organized Church[114]
Montgomery—Thoughtful Congregation[115]
Mississippi, Tougaloo—A Praise Meeting[116]
AFRICA.
Heathen Bundoo Dance and a Retreat: Benj. James, M. D.[118]
Visit to the Interior: Rev. A. E. Jackson[119]
THE INDIANS.
School and Church Work at Dunginess, W. T.[120]
THE CHINESE.
Our Chinese Helpers: Rev. W. C. Pond[121]
RECEIPTS[123]

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THE

AMERICAN MISSIONARY.


Vol. XXXIII.

APRIL, 1879.

No. 4.


American Missionary Association.