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Fishmen and liberated American blacks; but he said 
he found it difficult to induce them to continue long 
under tuition, and that when once they had acquired a 
little knowledge of writing and reading they were re- 
moved. In the case of the natives, probably the Gregree 
men, or priests, are the cause of this, inasmuch as know- 
ledge, even in a limited degree, must soon overthrow the 
system of imposition hy which they subsist and exert 
such influence over the people. 
We shot some most beautiful species of Cinnyris, or 
sun-bird — the African humming-bird — and returned to 
our kind friend’s residence, where we met his wife, a 
very intelligent and interesting person, and partook of 
their hospitality. 
On hinting to him our regrets that he and his good 
partner should remain there in such miserably bad health 
as they were evidently suffering from, he replied in a 
resigned and quiet tone, “ I have staked all my little 
worldly property for these people, and to advance the 
cause of Christ in this country ; and although I have so 
indifferent a prospect to cheer me at present, if it please 
God I will continue, and if need be, end my days in this 
land of my adoption.” 
The attenuated forms and sickly look of this devoted 
couple, and their quiet, unostentatious demeanour, filled us 
all with respect and admiration. If there were but a few 
more of such sincere practical philanthropists, how much 
might be done for heathen Africa ? 
On our way back to the boat, we came across a mi- 
