Christianity in China.

A number of Chinese converts, in Hong Kong, have associated themselves for combined efforts towards the diffusion of Gospel light, and have addressed a letter, signed by twenty persons, to the editor of the Missionary Leaf, published in Wurtemburg, from which it appears that Christianity produces similar effects in all countries. We sub-join a part of this letter, which must be highly interesting to every Christian in this country, who has been accustomed to suppose that the many millions in China where beyond the reach of the Gospel.

"Since we have experienced the Saviour's boundless grace, in calling us from idolatry to behold his wonderful light and to know his name, it has become our anxious desire to dedicate ourselves to our merciful Redeemer; and to make known to our benighted countrymen the glad tidings of salvation."

"The labors which we propose to ourselves are, first of all, the preaching of the Word of Life. Our brother Chow has been distinguished in the use of this means of God, for he has been engaged whole days in proclaiming the Redeemer's dying love, and praying with his countrymen, both at their houses and under the open sky. Lohaou (otherwise known by the name of Aloko,) has often accompanied him, together with Gaehan, and both of these have, in their turn, made known the Word of Salvation. More than fifty villages in this neighborhood have thus been visited; the Gospel has been diligently published in Keuntuelo as well as in Chekchu, and more than one soul has been brought to the knowledge of the Saviour's glorious name. With few exceptions, the people are willing enough to listen; and on many occasions we have felt the nearness of the Lord, and have been led to praise his holy name for the wonderful things he is doing."

"We have generally three prayer meetings in the evening, chiefly attended by the poor laboring people. Aloko and Gaehan have such meetings at their house daily. Yew Ching conducts the one in the Hong Kong dialect, and the attendance is sometimes very encouraging. Our old brother Chun is most successful in carrying the Word from house to house; his body is exceedingly weak, and his death cannot be far off, but he serves the Lord with a fervent spirit, and his exhortations are more impressive than those of any other of our brethren."

"Tsang stands foremost among those of our younger brethren who have united themselves with us. He uses two dialects with fluency and effect. Tae is next to him; he is a young man, accustomed to teaching, who manifested in a short time, that God had called him to the blessed work of making known his name. Two others, Chang and Chaou, are desirous of being associated with us: we purpose writing, concerning them, in a subsequent communication."

"An old teacher, called Lo, and a zealous young man of the name of Chong, are at Chek-chu, whom we expect to become two of us; Pinglam is a well-meaning helper to our endeavors."

"Our brethren Ming and Koe have been very active in Hoklo district, visiting every ship that enters the harbor, and offering the treasure of eternal love. Their zeal is indefatigable, and their labors are effectual in finding entrance among the heathen. Inquirers are many, and an increasing number apply for baptism. Two merchants have opened their residences for Christian assemblies, and if the Saviour thus continues to own these weaks endeavors, many of the Hoklo people will be added to his church, whose migratory habits will tend to scatter the tidings of salvation in distant parts through their means. Our brethren are endeavoring to procure a piece of ground on which to build a place of Christian worship."

"Aloko, Chow, and our aged brother Chun have almost every Sunday evening had a numerous attendance at a chapel built on the Chinese market. The Lord crown his own work, and glorify his blessed name!"

"Aloko has printed a number of tracts, and also the Gospel according to St. Mark. A larger number yet has been published by Gaehan, who has now in press a corrected edition of "the Life of Our Saviour," the minor prophets, Isaiah, and the book of Exodus. The other prophets are in print already. Gaehan has just issued four hundred copies of the New Testament."

SUNDAY IN PARIS.—A correspondent of "Smith's Weekly Volume," in describing the appearance of Paris on Sunday, says, "not a single shop in all Paris is shut up; people were engaged in their several occupation, just as the day before: they were buying, riding and working at their trades just as usual. Hodmen were every where carrying their hods up ladders, and building went on as usual in all parts of the town."

WIRE FENCE.—A correspondent of the Prairie Farmer recommends the introduction of wire fences on the prairie, in preference to any other. The writer gives no estimate of expense; but we have examined the subject heretofore, and ascertained that a fence of the description recommended, with iron posts, would cost nearly $3 per rod. There can be no doubt of the efficiency and durability of such a fence, but the expense will be much higher than most farmers can afford.

PROPERTY IN BOSTON.—The valuation of the real and personal property in Boston has just been completed, and the whole amount is $135,000,000—real; $81,500,000; personal, $53,500,000. The increase since last year has been over sixteen millions of dollars.

WESTERN PORCELAIN.—Pitchers, bowls and various other articles are manufactured in Washington, Mo., from white clay, which is found in abundance in that country about the lead mines.