prosper--he concluded by saying, "My dear brethren, if you go
forward the work will prosper, till the missionary from the western
tribes, shall meet with the missionary from the east, and both will
shake hands together."

_June 18th._--About mid-day the Camp-meeting was brought to a
close, it was very solemn and refreshing, three hundred and
thirteen whites partook of the Communion, and about forty Indians.
Thirty-five Indians, men, women, and children were baptized; with
others it was deferred till further instructed.

_July 3rd._--Peter Jones has just returned from Lake Simcoe,
bringing a glorious account of the steadfastness and exceeding joy
of the Indians there. Thirty more are added to their number; a
school is established, taught by Bro. Wm. Law, in a temporary
building, put up by themselves. The traders are showing great
opposition, threatening to beat the Indians and burn their camps if
they will attend the meetings; their craft is in danger. They that
trust in the Lord need not fear.

_July 5th._--Rev. Wm. Ryerson, under this date, writes from Lake
Simcoe: If Yellowhead, the Head Chief, embraces religion, his
influence will counteract the opposition of the traders, which is
very strong. I think if Peter Jones can come and remain with them
awhile, as soon as possible, they will embrace Christianity.

_July 15th._--Peter Jones and I arrived at Lake Simcoe this
evening, for the purpose of being present during the distribution
of Indian goods. The change in their appearance since a year ago is
most striking. The traders are still very hostile.

_July 16th._--In the morning I gave the Indians a long talk. I
showed them the superiority of the Christian religion over that of
those who worshipped images. At this remark, the French traders
present looked very angry, muttering, but making no disturbance.
Peter Jones then spoke at length, answering and correcting
statements the traders had made. Colonel Givens soon arrived and
the meeting closed.

_July 17th._--Collected the Indians again, and preached from Matt.
xi. 28. Peter Jones expounded the Lord's Prayer. The Frenchmen were
much displeased at his remarks on the subject of forgiving sins.
They afterwards tried to force some of the Christians to drink, but
failed. The Lord hav