On the sixth of December he sailed from New York for Liverpool, expecting to take the steamer thence to Freetown on the twentieth of December, and to be in the field at Good Hope by the middle of January. He is accompanied by the Rev. Joseph E. Smith, a graduate of Atlanta, who has been for three years in charge of important churches in the South, and in whom we have every reason to place the highest confidence. Mr. Smith will, we hope, conclude to remain with the mission, although that matter is left to his decision. We believe that he will do what he thinks the Master wishes. Meanwhile he will do good service as a companion of Prof. Chase, to care for him and aid him in the accomplishment of his work. Important questions as to the permanent location of the stations, the distribution of the work among the missionaries, and their more complete equipment will be decided, and with the Lord’s blessing on them we hope for results of lasting value from this embassy. It is just the time of the year when such a mission can most safely and effectively be prosecuted. They will reach the country and have three mouths of the dry season, if so long a time shall be needed, before it will be necessary that they should come away. They realize, as we do, that there is always some peril in going to the West Coast, especially for a white man; but the professor is in his prime, of sound health, and we believe will be so prudent in all matters of exposure and of living that we have no great fears for him. And yet, when we remember those who have fallen, we pray the Lord, and beg all the friends of Africa to join with us in the prayer, that He will keep these His servants from harm, will prosper them in their mission and bring them back in health. * * * * * OUR INDIAN BOYS AT HAMPTON.