The Albany stage arrived at the public house which I now am at, 1 o'clock last night ; thro' the unaccountable carelessness of the driver, I soon found that the small box ot books was missing, and to complete my misfortunes and anxiety, I found that, contrary to my directions, the boxes had been placed behind tlie stage from Palatine, and that the bottom of the large box had fallen out, and that all tlie books were missing, 4 catechisms only excepted. I instantly informed the stage driver what the property was, and the condition of my agreement with the stage owner at Albany. Tlie fellow appeared to be shocked, and went directly back 3 miles, but found nothing. He agreed with a man to go back at daybreak, and he himself this morning has returned down the river, to lind them if possible, and has not yet returned -- it is now ten o'clock. The shock has been almost too much for my weak nerves, and I am fearful the j)roperty will not all be recovered.

This parish contains six or 7 hundred inhabitants. They have a new meeting-house, but do not improve it. In this place may be found men of various religious sects. At 2 o'clock the stage driver returned, having, fortimately, recovered all the bookp. which the large box contained.

I accidentally fell in company with the Rev^ M^ Sergeants of New-Stockbridge-- could have, however, but little time with him. He thinks the best missionary ground is between Fort Stanwix and the Oneida. Before I go to Utica I have concluded to visit Fairfield and Norway. About 3 o'clock I left the River, travelled 8 miles, and called on some of the principal men in Fairfield, and found tilings respecting religion very discouragiDg. I offered