Passage from Smyrna to Egypt, and residence in that Reason for going to Egypt–Letters respecting efforts in behalf of Jews-Kindness of the English consul at Smyrna-Christian intercourse with Mr. Parsons - Letter to J. Evarts, Esq.-Death of Mr. Parsons -Letter to his father relating to this event-Reflec- tions-Interviews with Englishmen-Researches re- lating to Catholics-Coptic Christians--Greek Christians—Conversation with a Jewish physician- Jewish school-master-A Jew of Salonica-Passage Residence and employment in Malta in connexion with Reasons for going to Malta Interest in the Theologi. cal Seminary, Andover-Practical inquiries—Bibli- cal inquiries—Pasha's institution at Cairo-Malta Bible Society meeting-Extensive circulation of the Scriptures and Tracts-Historical notice of Malta- Valetta-Citta Vecchia—The catacombs-Condition of the people-Literary Institutions—Religious state -Discussions with a Catholic priest-Preaching- Return to Egypt and labors during his second residence there in connexion with Messrs. King and Wolff. Voyage-Attention from consuls Discussion with Jews_Visit to the tomb of Parsons—Interview Excitement created - Visit to Ro- bishop-Visit to Bladia-Siout-Abutig-Akmin- Minschich-Girge--The Doum tree --Negadel- Thebes—Temple of Luxar-House offered for lodgings—Temple of Carnac-Antiquities of Gor- non-Return-Visit to Kene-Denderah-Dishne- Cargo of slaves-Coptic Christians—Description of a grotto-Coptic school and convent-Anxious day Journey from Egypt to Jerusalem through the desert, including his labors and observations in the Holy Commencement of the journey–The caravan-The wilderness-Sabbath reflections—Sufferings by heat --Annoyance from Bedouins—-Gaza--Esdood- -Siloah-Bethlehem--Field of the shepherds- 265_313 Journey from Jerusalem to Beyroot and Mount Lebanon, Departure from Jerusalem-Arrival at Acre-Tyre- Sidon-Beyroot-Visit to Emeer Besheer-Descrip- -Mountain snow-Plain of Celo-Syria–Ruins of Balbec-Exposure to a night-storm-Peter Jarwy- Journey to Jerusalem with Mr. Jowett, subsequent resi- dence there, and return to Beyroot. A night at Nabi Yoanas–Tyre-Mosque at Acre- Reflections on the conversion of Mussulmans Mount Carmel and sundry objects of interest to- wards Nazareth-Description of Nazareth-Tabor and Hermon-Tiberias--Capernaum, Jewish Col. lege-Safet-Mount of Beatitudes—Cana of Galilee -Advice of a padre-Plain of Esdraelon-Sychar -The SamaritansArrival at Jerusalem-Two Greek ecclesiastics-Letter from the patriarch of Antioch-Syrian baptism-Turkish effendi-Com- mencement of regular Protestant worship-Arrest and imprisonment Interviews with the Turkish governor and judge-Sale of Scriptures-Sudden arrival of a new governor-Result of the difficulties experienced—Turkish exactions—Visit to Hebron French mountain-Sickness-Greek ordination Journey to the principal cities in the north part of Syria, residence at Jaffa and Jerusalem, and final return to Way to Damascus Approach to the city-View of it - Population-Departure for Aleppo-Intense heat Turkish insolence- Beyroot--Residence at Jaffa--Strange reports-- Character of the people given in a Letter--Depart- ure for Jerusalem-Reception-Anniversary of the Crucifixion--Prayer-meeting on Mount of Olives-- Oppressive acts of the pasha of Damascus-Instance of torture-Governor of Ramla--Journey from Jeru- Attack by Arabs-Arrival at Nazareth-Cana--Ti- berias-Face of the country--Final return to Bey. root--Letter to a Theological student-Advice to a niece--Short excursion to Hadet--Arabic school Puiny Fisk was born at Shelburne, Mass. June 24, 1792. He was the fourth son of Mr. Ebenezer Fisk, whose place of nativity was Sutton in the same State. The maiden name of his mother was Sarah Barnard. His parents were virtuous and worthy. They lived retired and in moderate circumstances. But though "to fortune and to fame unknown," they exhibited evidence of humble piety, and trained up their children 'in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.' The subject of this Memoir was, from early youth, distinguished by an engaging disposition, and unusual sobriety. Though generally disinclined to youthful vanities, he was not destitute of vivacity, and humor. A prominent trait in his early character, and one that was distinct in his subsequent life, was persevering application. Whatever the business might be, to which his attention was called, he did not shrink from it on account of difficulty or labor; but promptly applied himself to it, and persevered, till his work was done. As a child he was faithful, dutiful, and affectionate. Pleasure as well as duty moved him to meet with readiness the |