Vol. XXXII.

No. 9.

THE
AMERICAN MISSIONARY.


“To the Poor the Gospel is Preached.”


SEPTEMBER, 1878.

CONTENTS:

EDITORIAL.
Paragraphs[257]
The Claim of Self-interest[258]
Please Peruse, and Ponder[259]
Then and Now[260]
Annual Reports Needed[261]
A Good Example—The Negro in the United States[262]
Items from Churches and Schools[265]
General Notes[266]
THE FREEDMEN.
Systematic Beneficence in Atlanta University: Rev. Horace Bumstead[267]
Charleston, S. C.—Avery Normal Institute.—ReunionExercises.—Impressions made on a Visitor from a Neighboring State[270]
Georgia—Ogeechee: Rev. John R. McLean[272]
Alabama—A Surprise Party: Mr. E. C.Silsby.—Anniversary of Trinity School: Rev. Horace J. Taylor.—A Gospel Ship: Rev. P. J. McIntosh[272][274]
Mississippi-Grenada[275]
Kentucky—Berea College Commencement.—Frankfort: Miss Mattie E. Anderson[275], [276]
AFRICA.
Mendi Mission—In Good Health and Good Heart: Rev. Albert P. Miller[276]
THE CHINESE.
China for Christ: Rev. W. C. Pond[277]
THE CHILDREN’S PAGE[281]
RECEIPTS[283]
WORK, STATISTICS, WANTS, &c.[286]