his duty, he is a young man of considerable promise and
will no doubt bring gladness to your heart for his faithfulness
and fidelity in the field. There can be no greater joy to a Father
that has devoted his life to the interest of a cause that he
knows is true than to have his children ceasing hold of the
iron rod and following in the paths of honour—continuing his
work and perpetuating his name. I am becoming very much
interested in trying to open up a mission to Turkey. I have been in
Correspondence for some months with a Turkish gentleman
one of whose letters I sent to Bro Taylor some time ago. I herewith
enclose one to you—I would like two missionaries, men who
have some taste for learning languages, and who could go to
that country and make a successful effort in introducing the
gospel in that land. You may have already considered this
Matter, but you can read the letter to the brethren in order that
they may judge of the spirit of it. I am pleased that Congress has
again adjourned which will give the country a little peace
It is a fearful thing that the people should stand in dread of
their lawmakers, and but for the faith of the saints in God they
certainly would. England is passing through another trying experience
in her political affairs. The Liberal ministry has tryed to enfranchise
2 Millions of Men—the law passed the commons, but the House of
Lords, have made an effort to stop the law, not daring to reject it
entire, they have tied it up in some form which prevents for the

present at least its passage. Popular demonstrations are the
order of the day—and while this is done peaceable there is
much clamour among the masses for a change in the consti-
tution which will do away with the House of Lords or
make them elective by the people. You have no doubt seen
in the Telegrams, the unearthing of some scandals in Dublin.
It seems to be an open secret, that quite a number of
Gentlemen moving in higher circles are charged with the
crime of sodomy. These parties have been arrested and are
being quietly investigated, that crime will bring transporta-
tion for life if proven guilty. One of the Judges of the Assign
Court of this County was found dead in a home of Ill fame
a few days ago. He died in the arms of his paramour—this
also is being secretly investigated. Cholera and small pox
or talk of them at least seems to be in the very air. Our next
Company will leave on August 30^th, there will be in the
neighbourhood of 30 returning elders, most of them will have
been away from home nearly two years—and have labord as
a rule to the best of their ability. Some men are not missionaries
and they cannot help it doing the best they can in the circum
stances in which they are placed. Young men should be sent here