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vice in the tent, but greatly disturbed by the incessant noise of the people, who were occupied in rebuilding and removing their houses.

or send the treaty to Port Natal soon, and that
perhaps it would be better to send it immediately
by a messenger, who could travel much faster than
a wagon. Dingarn.—“I wish you to take it, but
do not wish you to leave me yet; you must take
the treaty with you, and afterwards you can re- |iii.
turn and teach The Book.'" A. "I am ready
to do whatever the king pleases, but should return
with much greater satisfaction, if he would first
give me his fast word' about coming back to
teach." I then informed him that my friend Mr.
Berkin had left me for the Colony, and, on his re-
turn, would bring some handsome presents, which
I had ordered for him, but that they would not be
forwarded until the "fast word" had been receiv-
ed, respecting my remaining to teach. He seemed
much pleased with the prospect of more presents,
and said that he would speak with his Indoonas.
On taking my leave, I said, that to him I should
now look to fix the time of my return, and that as
to-morrow was our holy-day, I hoped he would
permit me to tell them God's words. His only
reply was, "Deǎva" (I hear.) During the whole
of this conversation, my interpreter, and George
King the wagon driver, were occupied, at Din-
garn's desire, in making him a cloak out of some
handkerchief-stuff, which I had given him. After
once seeing the method of using the scissors,
Dingarn took them up, and finished the cutting
part himself in a very notable manner. It was
the first time he had ever used them, still he per-
severed, although complaining much of their
pinching his fingers. Both in coming and return-
ing, I was greeted by those of the king's women,
who had seen me at Unkonginglove, waving their
hands, and calling out "Cappan Garna," at the
same time asking for snuff. The sumptuary laws
in this country, though somewhat more relaxed
than formerly, are still very rigid. Neither Um-
thella nor Tambooza, to whom I had this evening
sent a present of some printed calico, would allow
their wives to wear it, without first asking per-
mission of the king; which I afterwards under-
stood had been granted. The common blue check-
ed patterns they are allowed to wear; but as this
was a fancy thing on a light ground, it was consi-
dered by them as too gay for a subject. Soon
after returning to my hut, the king sent me a cow
to slaughter, and Eōto a bowl of outchualla.
king's women, I observed still retained their brass
collars; but, as the dancing season was now over,
the men had relinquished all their brass orna-
ments, no doubt to their great relief, but their ap-
pearance was by no means improved.

The

Sunday, 10th.-This has been a day of distinguished mercy. The Lord has answered my prayers, and given me good success-blessed be his holy name. May I ever regard myself as only an humble instrument in His hands, unworthy to be employed in His service, and ascribe to Him all the wisdom, all the power, and all the glory. He works not as man works-His ways and His times are the fittest. Oh that he may prepare me by His grace for the work which is before me, and grant that the door which he has so graciously opened may be effectual in giving light to those who now sit in darkness and the shadow of death, and incline the hearts of many to go forth as laborers into this harvest! Held the English ser

"Set your affections on things above.”—(Coloss.
2.)

I ask not wealth, but heavenly love,-
That holy fire that angels know,—
To raise my early thoughts above,
And bid my soul with rapture glow.

All is dark and dreary here,
Nature's noon a cheerless night,
Till the Lord of life appear,
Shedding beams of joy and light.

Oh for a living coal to touch

My lips, that I might speak his praise, Whose all constraining love was such,

He sought me when in sin's dark ways!

What boundless love! to pity one
So wretched-so depraved;
Renew the grace I dared to shun,
Unwilling to be saved.

While we sojourn here below,

More than half is yet untold; 'Tis but little now we know,

Till death this veil of sense unfold.

But oh! enough remains to swell
This thankless heart with greatful praise;
How should these lips his goodness tell,
Who kept and fed me all my days!

But there's a sweeter strain than this,

That links our souls with saints above; And almost makes us taste their blissThe freeness of redeeming love.

Shall our cold hearts not burn to prove,
What highest seraphs long to know
The riches of that dying love

Which brought the Lord of life below?

When once these living streams we taste,

Like Sinai's fount, they never cease; But follow us through all the wasteIn life our joy—in death our peace!

And then the song on earth begun,

Eternity itself shall fill;

And all that conquering love has done
Be ever new and endless still.

Monday, 11th.-Yesterday, at about eleven, a messenger arrived from the king, who desired to see me. On my arrival I found him seated, as usual, near the fence of the Issigōrdlo, accompanied only by the two Indoonas. As soon as I was seated, he desired me to repeat in their presence all that I had stated to him on Saturday in refer ence to the teaching; which I did nearly in the same words, adding a brief sketch of the object and character of true religion. I assured him that it was not my intention to interfere with their

laws or their customs-that I had, from experience, learnt that the way to true happiness was only to be found in God's Book. It was by those words that kings were taught how to rule aright -that subjects learnt obedience to their chiefs and Indoonas-that we were told how to behave towards each other; to do to others as we would they should do to us; but especially we were taught by them the way to heaven-how to escape that place of torment, where sinners would go after death, and to reach that place of happiness which was promised to all those who loved God here. (The name of Christ was not mentioned, as I thought it might perplex, not having then time to enter into the necessary explanation.) I then observed, that many other nations had long had these words, and had been made great and happy by them, and that it grieved me much to think that they had not yet been made known to them. During the latter part of this conversation, Dingarn appeared deep in thought, looking earnestly at me, and occasionally, as though abstracted, picking blades of grass from under his chair; and at the conclusion, he turned to the Indoonas, and said, "Now, you must decide." Tambooza immediately replied, "Yes! now we know that God's news is good news. The reason we did not let you remain before was, because we did not know you-we wished you to go back and bring such a word as you have now done-that news has made our hearts glad (alluding to the terms of the treaty; but this was a mere subterfuge)now we wish you to stay; and where you are to teach is in the Clomanthleen-that is the placeyou may teach in all the towns there." Dingarn having confirmed what had been said, Umthella also assenting, I thanked him and the Indoonas for the "fast word" which had now been given, saying, that this day they had made my heart glad. Tambooza, who appeared to be the spokesman, inquired if I had any other request to make. I told him that the king had prevented me from asking any thing further; that he had already liberally provided for all my wants; and that now he had granted the only request it was in my heart to make, and left me nothing more to desire. Dingarn then said, that he wished Mankanjana (Gomani's son) sent up to him*, and that he promised no punishment should be inflicted upon him. Fearing that he was beginning to vacillate in the terms of the treaty, I reminded him that his name had not been mentioned on the day when that agreement was made but as I was aware that he had previously demanded him, on his promise not to punish him, he should be sent, at the same time he must not blame me should he not make his appearance, as it was possible, though I did not think it probable, that he had already left Port Natal.

He expressed himself as perfectly satisfied, observing, that when he found he had been sent back, he should then know that the white people at Port Natal intended to observe the treaty. He then requested me to write the substance of the present arrangement for the information of a trader, now in his country, and to whom he sent the letter by a messenger. The following message to the Great Chief, at Graham's Town (meaning his Ex

* He had recently deserted to Port Natal,

cellency Sir Benjamin D'Urban,) was then given me by Dingarn: "Mr. Fynn sent me the news about the Amakosa. I am grieved to think they should act so against the white people-those people whom I love. I have long let the Amakosa alone. It is a pity the white people trouble themselves with them-they should leave them to me. I hope they willl not destroy them all: if they do, there will be only a desert left. Let these words be told to all the white people. Let the Great Chief at Graham's Town know them, and let them be sent to King William.*"

I told him that the English were a merciful people-that it was this which had been the chief cause of the war. The Amakosa had mistaken kindness for weakness, but that now they would feel our power. He again said he was very sorry, and hoped we should not drive them all away. On promising that his message should be faithfully delivered, I took my leave.

For the purpose of enlarging the town, and giving a greater space for cattle in the centre, the huts are all about to be removed from the neighborhood of the inner to that of the outer fence. This operation is now going on with great vigor: and, in order to save time and trouble, many huts are carried on men's shoulders entire, and set up again in the situation required.

The hyenas, attracted by the meat which garnished the sides of the wagon, were howling all night, which kept the dogs in such a constant cry, that I could obtain but little sleep.

Yesterday Nongalaza, chief Indoona of the principal military town in the Clomanthleen district, was formally introduced to me by order of the king; and as I had then promised him, as well as the other two Clomanthleen chiefs, a present, he this morning made his appearance, accompanied by Zulu and Cokella. My supply, however, would only admit of my giving a piece of handkerchief stuff to Nongalaza, with which he was much pleased, promising each a cloth ingoobo when I came to take up my residence among them.

Being delayed by a thunder storm, it was not until noon that I went up to take my leave of Dingarn; he was standing on the inside of his fence, upon a mound of earth, several of which are placed like horse-blocks within, for the purpose of raising him sufficiently above the fence, whenever he wishes to be seen or observe what is doing without. He immediately commenced a conversation respecting the deserters from the Injandūna, a military town in the Clomanthleen, many of whom were at present at Port Natal, saying with great emphasis "they must be sent back." The working of his mind was evident-he had on reflection regretted that these people had not been excepted from the benefit of the treaty and probably imagined that, as I had conceded the point with respect to Mankanjana, this might be as easily gained. At once I resolved to make a firm stand for these people, well knowing that otherwise there would be no limit to his demands, and in fact the treaty itself would become nugatory. He complained that, in consequence of their leaving him, that part of the country had become a desert;

* His principal alarm was lest the English forces should approach too near to his own territory.

that he had often requested the white people to At this season, the harvest being all gathered in, send them back, but they never had attended to attention is generally paid to the repairing of huts, his words. I told him that, had he mentioned the and the improvement of their towns. This, I was circumstance at the time when the treaty was glad to find, is another exception to the odious talked over, they should have been sent; but that, system of proscribing infants, which, much to the as his word had now been given, and I had already credit of Dingarn, appears to have been greatly sent it in a letter, my respect for the king made relaxed since the commencement of his reign. me wish that the word might not be altered; that During the rule of his predecessor Charka, Noshould the Injandinas be sent for, the other people bamba alone was excepted; at present four or would be alarmed with an apprehension of being five other places have obtained this privilege, viz. themselves recalled, and would never be induced Congella, Imbelli-belli, Issiclebăni, and Intoutella, to assist us in securing deserters from him: and with probably some others, which Issitontana, my without their aid, it was quite impossible that we informant, could not recollect. Received a visit, could execute the king's wishes. He replied, that from Marwa, Dingarn's aunt, who resides here since I had asked for them they might remain, and and who afterwards sent to thank me for having should never be sent for on account of desertion. declined the offered beast. As other cattle had I then stated that he must not imagine that I had been ordered for slaughtering in the Clomanthleen any wish to keep them; my reason for pleading district, which we expected to reach in the course for them was, that the king's word might not be of to-morrow, and it would appear too much like altered: he had said nothing respecting them on payment for stitching together her cloak, I contentthe day when the treaty was concluded, and I ed myself with a message of thanks, saying that hoped he would not now alter that. It was true, we had enough. Among the herds of this place he replied, he had said nothing about them then, were several cattle which had been taken in war and therefore he would not ask for them now. both from Faku and Umzelekar. The latter were The subject, much to my relief, was then dropped, captured by an expedition sent out about this and he inquired respecting the probable time of my period last year; the enemy were, as usual, taken return-what size the moon would then be, whether by surprise, and in consequence fell back, leaving it would be full or on the wane-" just about to their cattle, in order to concentrate themselves break" as he described it. Orders, he said, had for their recovery. The Zoolus did not await their been given for slaughtering cattle, to be provided advance, but retreated with their booty. From at two places on the road, which he named. I the occasional notices of these border conflicts, told him that I accepted them as a mark of his which I have been enabled to collect, it would apbounty: but that I did not deserve such large pre-pear that, notwithstanding the boasting of the sents, and again thanking him for the good words he had spoken, took my leave. His last words were "Amba coûthley" (I wish you a pleasant journey).

replied, "Yes, I know that the cattle, and all the food that is here, is yours." It is true, Dingarn had given orders I should have supplies by the way; but this by no means detracts from her politeness.

Zoolus, they are not likely to make much impression when fairly opposed to the troops of Umzelekaz. There is a natural politeness among the higher orders of these people, surpassing even the Just as we were setting out, Dingarn sent a ceremonial compliments of a Spaniard; for inmessenger to say that when the next presents stance, on making Marwa a present of some beads, came he should like to have a pair of boots like I gave her to understand that they were not given mine. Nothwithstanding we started so late, we in return for the provisions with which she had were enabled to reach Ensuzana this evening. supplied me, but, being the king's aunt, I was deTuesday, 12th.-Set out at half-past eight-sirous to make her a present. She immediately very extensive views of the sea and surrounding mountains from the heights above the village. Soon after twelve reached Intontella, Indoona's name, Mangani. We had scarcely reached this place, when a messenger overtook us from the king, with a basket upon his head, containing the This was a most splendid moonlight evening. printed-callico cloakwhich had just been made for The young men who had not been out to war, ashim, and a piece of blue dungaree, which had ac-sembled near the gate, and sang and danced till tually been procured from the Tugăla while I was at Congella in order to line it. The servant said that he had received orders to follow us with all speed, as he wished my people to line the cloak before we proceeded further; he was also directed to order a beast to be slaughtered for us at this place. Notwithstanding the detention, I was not a little pleased to find that my present had been so acceptable, and resolved, when I had an oppor- Wednesday, 13th.-The cloak having been tunity, to procure a further supply of these fashion-finished, and a messenger despatched to Port able prints. The regiment stationed here is said Natal with the treaty, we set out at two o'clock. to be one thousand strong, and, from the size of Observed another military town, called Toutana, the town, I should not think the amount has been situated on a hill on the right. This also is one overstated. The people here, as at Congella, of Marwa's places, but smaller than Intoutella. were occupied in building new houses further out, Passed Muckachani at three, and at a quarter to in order to enlarge the circumference of their town, four crossed the Amatakoola, and entered the disfor the admission of more cattle, which are said to trict of Clomanthleen. At Neki, where we ar have greatly increased in all parts of the country. rived at five, we remained for the night. Here

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it was late-they are all passionately fond of these exercises. The lips of many of the bystanders, among whom were several old warriors, were observed to move as they instinctively followed the words of the song, and occasionally forgetting their dignity-for they never mingle with the lads

they would go through the accompaniments with their arms and feet.

also we were shown several head of cattle which people; but finding they began to flag on reach had been captured from the Amapondas. The ing the Umtongata, at ten o'clock I left them, and town is built on the slope of a hill, with a large proceeded alone. Three-quarters of an hour in euphorbia tree near the entrance, and contains the middle of the day was a sufficient rest for my thirty-four houses. horse on occasions of this kind, and at seven I reached my humble dwelling at Berea. My only difficulty was to find the way when within about a quarter of a mile of my hut. The lane in this part was so narrow and the trees so thick, that, in consequence of the darkness of the night, I wandered about for a considerable time, unable to distinguish the path, until dismounting and going back some distance, I at length succeeded in tracing it with my feet among the high grass. From Port Natal to the Tugăla is seventy-five miles; and although in many parts the scenery is very fine, still from the circumstance of its being uninhabited by man, it is always a very dreary journey. The brightness of the moon on the preceding night had enabled me to discover many of the wild animals which roam about this extensive district. Several herds of buffaloes were seen grazing on each side of the path: at one time a panther sprung from his lair in the high grass close to us, and proceeding a little further, we observed a whole troop of elephants quietly feeding at no great distance.

Thursday, 14th.-Set out at twenty minutes past seven, and reached the Black Shields (Cloinanthleen Neama) at nine. Information was here received of the elopement of the Incosa-case of the Injandūna. Wishing to obtain the exact particulars, as it was generally believed that she had taken the road to Port Natal, I walked over with my interpreter and Mambayendi (who had been directed by the king to accompany me to the Tugăla) during the time the oxen were resting. At this period the greater part of the men belonging to this regiment were at their amapanthleen, or out-places (villages belonging to the principal inhabitants of large towns.) Having assembled the remainder, I explained to them the purport of the treaty which had just been concluded, and informed them of the pardon which had in consequence been granted to all previous deserters from their regiment now at Port Natal as well as our determination to send all back, bound, to Dingarn, who should desert to us in future; adding, that should it be ascertained that the Incosa-case had reached the settlement, she would be treated in the same manner.

The appellation Incosa-case (literally female chief) is applied to all women of high rank, many of whom, from the practice of polygamy, are to be met with in every part of the country. These, as well as the immediate relations of the king, are generally placed as pensioners, one or two together, in the different military towns where they preside, and are particularly charged with the distribution of provisions. It was one of these ladies who, in the present instance, had disgraced herself, and had in consequence fled from the penalty of the law, which pronounces death. The names of the party, including herself, were given at my request, and are as follows:

Nonha, second Incosa-case:
Umboobo, man-servant :

Nongoobo, female servant, and her three

children, (girls) viz. Mamisāni, Nombabi,
and Umpătăgăzi.

As, from the relations of these people, there was little doubt but they had proceeded to Port Natal, and I felt assured that if not instantly delivered up an infraction of the treaty would ensue, I considered it my duty to hasten my return with as little delay as possible. Accordingly, with a few necessary articles placed upon a pack-ox which accompanied the wagon, I pushed on with Umpondombeeni, and reached the Tugăla at three. Fearing detention in passing the rivers during the night, I gave up this method, and having reduced my baggage to portable size, placed it on the head of my servant, and at half-past seven continued my journey on horseback. At half-past ten we overtook the messengers charged with the treaty, sleeping in a ruined hut, and dividing the contents of my bundle between them, I took them on with me.

Friday, 15th.-Soon after day-light, stopped an hour and three-quarters to breakfast and rest the

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What sovereign goodness to reward
The very gifts Himself bestowed!
To us the sweet "Well done" accord,
Though all from out His fulness flowed!

Oh! let us then with ardor press

To meet our Saviour in the skies; And work as though we did possess

The power which grace alone supplies.

English service twice in the hut, my interpreter not having yet arrived.

Monday, 18th.-This morning information was brought that the party I was in quest of had reached a village in this neighborhood late last night. Nonha and Umboobo were soon after brought to Berea, and placed in custody in one of the huts.

Congella. Last night the driver of the wagon which was to accompany us as far as the Tugăla, shot a panther close to my hut. They had spanned out in the road for the night, taking the precaution to secure the dog underneath the wagon; notwithstanding which the ferocious animal sprung upon him, and killed him. Aroused by the cry of the dog, the Hottentot levelled his piece, and, being an excellent shot, brought him down almost instantly; he staggered for a few yards, and then fell lifeless. Although rarely seen by day, these animals are very numerous in this neighborhood. It was not many days since, when two of them were observed seated on the roof of the church now building, making a hearty meal on a large piece of beef, which, by way of security, had been suspended from one of the beams. Unfortunately no person had a gun ready at the time. At half-past eleven set out for Congella, the prisoners* following the wagon on foot, secured in pairs, and attended by two of my servants and the two messengers, whom I had detained for this purpose. Halted at sunset, when I had a The opinion that he would endeavor to make long conversation with them in the tent. Poor his way to the Amaponda country was so strong, creatures! on the verge of eternity, and yet ignothat I thought it advisable to proceed in that di- rant of the immortality of the soul, and unconrection, and apprize the natives of the several vil-scious of a future state of existence. Their aplages through which he must pass, in order that they might be prepared to seize him on his arrival. It was quite dark when we reached Mr. Collis's, and while conversing on the subject, a panther seized a dog close to the spot where we were standing, and carried him off. Rode on about ten miles with Mr. Cane, but, finding it impracticable, on account of the intricacy of the path, to proceed further until daylight, slept in a hut at Mr. Fynn's village.

Hearing that Mamkanjana (who had been demanded by Dingarn) had effected his escape from Mr. Collis, I rode down with a party in the hope of discovering his retreat, and securing him.

prehensions of sin were nearly as dark, imagining that there were but three kinds-adultery, witchcraft, and speaking evil of the king.

Friday, 22nd.-Set out at a quarter-past nine; rested two hours and a half in the heat of the day; and outspanned again at sunset. From the conversations which I have had with the prisoners during the periods of halting, it appears that they have always had some indistinct idea of a Supreme Tuesday, 19th.-Soon after daylight we were Being. Nonha's words, in reply to some inquiagain mounted, and went on to a village belong-ries on this point, were these" We always being to Mr. Cane, not far from the Umcamas, and about twenty-five miles from Berea; but no tidings of the fugitive could be obtained. Soon after noon a messenger arrived with information that Mankanjana had been found and secured in the very but where he had previously been concealed. It was late in the evening before I again reached home.

Wednesday, 20th.-About two o'clock this morning I was called up-Mr. Collis and a party having arrived with Mankanjana, who had actually escaped a second time, and had only just been taken with great difficulty by a party of English and Hottentots, who had been in search of him.

This evening performed the funeral service at the grave of Thomas Innis, who expired this morning, in consequence of a severe burn, his clothes having caught fire a few days ago while sleeping in a hut. He had but recently arrived from the colony, and, as I understood, had served in one of the northern expeditions under Sir Edward Parry.

lieved that there was an Incosi-pezula" (a great chief above,) "who, before there was a world, came down and made it; he made men; and we knew also that there were white men." To this they all assented, acknowledging that it was all they knew about God. They knew of no tradition respecting a deluge, or of the world having ever been destroyed. The transmigration of souls, they said, was universally believed among them. The body they supposed was annihilated by death; but the breath or spirit then passed into the body of some animal, generally a snake, called issitata, which is harmless, though sometimes into other animals, such as the buffalo or the hippopotamus. They mentioned an instance when a buffalo thus possessed had been driven by the influence of the spirit to a place of slaughter, and an hippopotamus had been impelled to enter a village. The true Scriptural account of these important subjects had perplexed them much yesterday, but this evening they said, for the first time, that they comprehended what had been told them, which was chiefly relating to the nature of sin, and the way of pardon and acceptance through the sufferings and death of Christ. May it please the Lord to open their hearts, and to lead them into all truth.

Thursday, 21st.-As in all probability the prisoners about to be delivered to Dingarn would be put to death, I determined to accompany them, in the hope, through the blessing of God upon my endeavors, to instruct them by the way in the method of salvation through Jesus Christ, as also Viz: Mankanjana, Nonha, Umboobo, and Nonto endeavor to obtain their pardon on reaching goobo; the children were not sent.

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