| Description | Native hostility on the Rio Pongas seems connected with the revival of the French slave trade.
Bonaparte, now Emperor again, has abolished it for ever, doubtless to curry favour. Therefore the situation may improve again. He favours building up Canoffee.
A plan for the church and an English chaplain in S. L. has been laid by the government. Butscher has an inspiring field of work in the Christian Institution. He sends plans for the church and the Institution building to be laid before the Governor. The proposal for a missionary ship, to be named 'The William Wilberforce', received good support at the Anniversary meeting. |