Makch.] 
AT LATTAKOO. 
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A bell, which I brought from the Society, was 
erected during the day, the ringing of which did 
not excite that degree of curiosity which we 
expected. Not more than forty or fifty people 
came to see it. However it will be found ex- 
tremely convenient, as the horn formerly used to 
collect the people for worship, could not be heard 
at a distance, and many urged that circumstance 
as an apology for non-attendance. 
I delivered an address at the morning worship, 
from Matt. xxiv. 14. Mateebe sat on the right 
side of the desk, andKossee, the king of Mashow,* 
sat on his right hand, and Munameets, Mateebe's 
uncle, on his left, in front of the desk. Several 
of the other chiefs were also present. 
The king of Mashow being on the eve of de- 
parting to his own country, we expressed a wish 
to have a little conversation with him, in the 
presence of Mateebe, and invited them to accom- 
pany us to Mr. Hamilton's house. Without 
Mateebe's presence, we could not with propriety 
negotiate with another king. They willingly 
consented, and came with us. 
I asked their opinion in regard to sending Mis- 
sionaries to Mashow, and the countries beyond 
* The ow is sounded the same as in how, and the ou in thou. 
