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The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Moravians in Labrador, by Anonymous
Title: The Moravians in Labrador
Author: Anonymous
Release Date: May 14, 2006 [eBook #18391]
Language: English
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Transcriber's Note:
The original images were of very poor quality, some punctuation has been inferred.
This document was originally published in 1822 and contains archaic spelling, and a number of obvious typographical errors, the latter of which have been corrected. For a complete list, please see the end of this document.
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MORAVIANS
IN
LABRADOR.
THE
MORAVIANS IN LABRADOR.
| From Greenland's icy mountains The joyful sound proclaim, Till each remotest nation Has learnt the Saviour's name. Waft, waft, ye winds, his story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole. |
| Heber. |
EDINBURGH:
PRINTED BY J. RITCHIE.
SOLD BY W. WHYTE & CO., W. OLIPHANT, WAUGH & INNES,
AND J. LINDSAY & CO., EDINBURGH;
M. OGLE, AND W. COLLINS, GLASGOW;
HAMILTON, ADAMS & CO., AND J. NISBET, LONDON.
M.DCCC.XXXIII.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The present small volume which, in some measure, owes its origin to the suggestion of that long tried, excellent, and first friend of the Moravians in Scotland, R. Plenderleath, Esq., and being cordially approved of by the Rev P. Latrobe, London, though connected with considerable labour, great part of it having been translated from the German, has been cheerfully executed, and is intended to promote a purpose similar to that of the first edition of the Moravians in Greenland—to aid the subscriptions of some private friends who wish to communicate occasionally with the Missionaries in Labrador, and send them a few articles of comfort which the general funds do not supply. In allusion to this, the following extract from a letter, addressed to a friend in this city, from one of these devoted men, will be pleasant to the friends of the missions—"Dear Sister A ——, You kindly mention that a Society of Christian Ladies was formed in Edinburgh in aid of the missions in Greenland and Labrador, and had sent a gift of clothes, for which I beg you will accept of our united thanks. There are many poor widows and orphans in our Esquimaux congregations who are in the greatest necessity, to whom any little article of clothing will be most welcome. When our dear friends send us any thing of this kind, we always keep it till Christmas, and then divide them, that they may appear clothed on Christmas night. The dividing scene is often very affecting, their sobbing and weeping prevents their expressing their gratitude in words, but one may easily perceive how deeply they feel their kindness."
CONTENTS.
| Introduction. | Page vii | |
| CHAPTER I. | ||
| Hudson's Bay Company first settle among the Esquimaux.—J.C. Erhardt suggests a mission—his letter to the Moravian Bishop.—M. Stach consulted.—London merchants undertake the scheme—engage Erhardt—its fatal conclusion.—Jans Haven employed by the Brethren—encouraged by the British Government, sets out on a voyage of discovery—his providential arrival at Quirpont—first meeting with the Esquimaux—his interesting intercourse—returns to England. His second expedition, accompanied by Drachart and other missionaries—their proceedings.—Drachart's remarkable conversation with the natives—influence of the missionaries in preserving peace—their religious communications with the savages—the curiosity of the latter—their thievish tricks—their kindness to the missionaries—a dreadful storm.—Drachart and Haven entertained by an Angekok—his incantations—their parting addresses to each other—the missionaries return to London. | 37 | |
| CHAPTER II. | ||
| Contests between the colonists and savages revive—Murderous skirmish.—Mikak.—Karpik, his conversion and death.—The Moravians receive a grant of land on the coast of Labrador—resolve to renew the mission—voyage to explore the land.—Jans Haven, Drachart, &c., arrive at Labrador—their interview with the natives—meet Mikak and Tuglavina—their kindness.—Segulliak the sorcerer.—Anxiety of the Esquimaux for their remaining among them—ground purchased for a settlement—manner of bargaining with the Esquimaux—sail for Esquimaux bay—the natives troublesome—the Captain's method of checking them.—Conduct of the missionaries—they preach on shore.—Conversation with the Esquimaux.—Search out a place for a settlement—purchase it of the natives—ceremonies used on the occasion—take formal possession. Deputation return to England | 73 | |
| CHAPTER III. | ||
| Preparations for establishing a settlement in Labrador.—A love | ||