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people disposed to hear, we sat down
in one of the shops, in a cot that was
brought us: the men, about 40 in num-
ber, seated themselves about us. Opened
the conversation with a learned Brahmin;
who, on going to engross all the talk to
himself, was stopped by one of his dis-
ciples, saying, "We have enough of
you at all times: now permit the Gen-
tlemen to speak." We spoke of sin,
and its consequences; and of the in-
sufficiency of works for Salvation:
several endeavoured to make out Salva-
tion by their system, but without effect.
All appearing anxious to know how God
could be reconciled to sinners, we spoke
of Christ. One conceived Christ to be
their Ram; but he was shewn that Ram
was also the son of fallen man.
being told that Christ was a different
person, they evidently appeared disap-
pointed, and their countenances fell.
Alas! instead of the Only-begotten of
the Father being glad tidings of great
joy to this people, the very hearing of
His Blessed Name seems to dash all
their hopes to the ground, and to damp
their prospects of Salvation! They
evidently appear farther from the King-
dom of Heaven, than those nations
which present a blank, as it were, before
the preaching of the Gospel. However,
they continued attentive; and, when it
was getting dark, brought us a lamp, and
held it in their hands while we read.
One wished to know how he might
obtain the Salvation that was in the
Son of God. We replied, "Trust in
what He alone has done and suffered
for sinners." Left about seven in the
evening.

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Nov. 1, 1821 Early this morning found that we had come but a short distance all night. At noon, went to a village, but the people were out: could do nothing there. Came to an extensive village, where there seemed an equal proportion of Hindoos and Mus sulmans. Walked about the place with books: were kindly treated by a respect able Mahomedan, who seated us on chairs: a good number soon assembled about us. They behaved so courteously toward us, that great difficulty was found to introduce any thing of a disputatious nature: Mr. Smith, however, broke the chain, and the conversation commenced; but the Head Man pleaded ignorance of these things, saying that a routine of prescribed duties sufficed with him and the generality of Mussulmans: instead of at

tempting to defend his system by arguments, he simply said, "Thus it is written, and thus we believe." Seeing an evident unwillingness to pursue the subject, we left them.

Came on to Ghazeepore before sunset; and attended the Soldiers' Meeting for worship, in the evening.

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Nov. 2-Addressed the Soldiers. Was engaged by a pious Gentleman to spend the evening. After nine o'clock drifted down the stream, and so got on slowly all night.

Nov. 3-At nine this morning, went to a very extensive village, named Beerpore, six miles from Buxar, containing about 1000 houses. We first directed our foosteps to a Devotee's, where we saw Brahmins and others prostrating their idols, at full length, three times, before him. On being asked whether he could spare time to enter into any discussions, he replied that he should not be at liberty till evening: we shewed him a Tract; but he affected to think it beneath the notice of persons of his description. Thence we walked about the village; and were welcomed by two respectable Brahmins, who read the Hindee Gospeland Tracts, while I explained them. A great crowd soon collected, and attentively heard us: from their conversation I found that they had been reading St. Matthew's Gospel, as they repeated portions of our Lord's Sermon on the Mount: this may account for their noOne Brahmin, în good cirtice of us. cumstances, after hearing us and obtaining books, would have us honour him, as he said, with a visit, and accept of some cream and sweetmeats; nor would he bear a refusal, but constrained us: here is another instance of the beneficial effects of reading the Gospel. On the opposite bank of the river, there is a similarly populous village.

At half-past two, we arrived at Buxar. Had Hindee Service in the evening: preached from Heb. ix. 27.

Nov. 4, Sunday-At nine, I officiated, in English, in the Barracks: text, Isa. xxv.6-8. In the afternoon, had Worship at a friend's, two miles off: took the subject of the Philippian Jailor. Evening, met the religious Natives, who sung delightfully: addressed them from Matt. xv. on the Woman of Canaan. At ten at night left Buxar; and, during the night, came about 14 miles to the Fair.

Nov. 5-During the last rains so

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INDIA WITHIN 1823.] much of the land was carried away, that could scarcely believe my own eyes, when I saw the temples so near the river. I think there could not be less than 200 yards of the plain, between the temples and the river, washed away. About eight this morning, four respectable Mahomedans came to our boat: and, after hearing Luke i., Matthew vi. and Romans iii., they appeared much gratified, and thankfully accepted books. About an hour after, several others, of the same description, came: one asked if I had any of Luke's Gospel: a copy was given him: after discussing several points, which they could not defend, they took away some books. In the afternoon, walked about the Fair, and went among the Devotees. Had much disputation with a Pundit, in the presence of a concourse of people: this man said he had been all day at his devotious: whenever he found he could not defend any point by reason, he invariably flew to the authority of the "It is written, &c."Vedas, saying, "but the "Yes," replied a Devotee, Vedas have nothing to do now, seeing that we are upon reasoning grounds.' The Pundit seemed confused, especially as others also confirmed what had been adduced by us.

Nov. 6,1821-Walked about the Fair. At the temple, we had a concourse to argue with on the folly of Idol Worship: they pretended that they worshipped God, through the medium of these things: finding that we differed from them so much, one man said we were Atheists: we endeavoured to convince them that THEY were Atheists, who substituted idols instead of the True God. In the afternoon, also, we went our round: had much conversation with a number of Devotees, while a Pundit was reading and expounding one of their books on the subject of Fasting on asking for an explanation, the Pundit replied by repeating a part of a Tract given away last year: on a doubt being expressed whether what he said was actually in the Shasters, and he not being able to produce any passage, we drew out our Hindee Catechism, which he read fluently, on Salvation by Christ; but, lest it should lower him in the eyes of the people, he would not accept of it: this, however, a Devotee gladly did; and another followed us to the boat for one, though it was night.

Nov. 7-Spent the morning as yes

THE GANGES,
terday. On our return to the boat,
the Pundit mentioned last night came,
and acknowledged that what he had re
peated was from a Catechism which was
given to a Devotee last year, and now
begged a copy for himself. Another
Brahmin also, who met us last night,
came and heard the Gospel of Salvation:
he did not seem moved or disconcerted,
but rather prepared to hear the vast
difference between both systems: he
was constrained to acknowledge that we
were right, and accepted of a copy of the
Gospel and a Tract. During the day,
many Hindoos and Mussulmans came
to our boat for books: read and spoke
of the Rich Man and Lazarus: they
were told that they would have to render
an account to God for these books.

Nov.8-Took our usual circuit, in seeking for opportunities of speaking to the people. About eight, a learned Pundit, less bigotted than any whom I have seen, came to our boat; and, in the course of conversation, condemned idolatry, though he acknowledged that he practised it for fear of the world. On being questioned respecting Salvation, he candidly confessed that he did not believe in a state of happiness and misery to come: but, on being closely pressed with arguments, he yielded; admiring what he had heard, and said that the Christian Religion was true and good, and his countrymen were deluded.

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After this, went out on the beach: spoke to great crowds, and gave away books. Many Hindoos and Mussulmans came to our boat, with whom we had much conversation that neither of their systems would avail them in the hour of extremity-that God had revealed but one way for the salvation of the world-that Mahomed was neither His prophet, nor the Korân His word, inasmuch as they contradicted the preceding Scriptures. Gave away all the Oordoo Gospels and Tracts remaining, and afterward were obliged to refuse many applications.

At three o'clock we went to some Gooroos, who had pitched their tents Several of these about two miles off. great men were seated, with their disciples, under a very large tree. They welcomed and seated us, spoke of the books which we distributed, and were desirous of hearing something; on which a Hindee Catechism was read and expounded. One man was for cavilling

at every thing-the others impatient to hear: thus we proceeded-answering objections, reading, and explaining, for more than an hour; a very great concourse having encircled us. Returned to the boat at dark.

After tea, went out again, sat among a crowd, and entered into further con versation for more than an hour. They were convinced of the folly of trusting to the water of the Ganges for the purification of the heart. The Salvation by Christ was pointed out: many promised to come next day for books.

This was certainly the most properous day that we have had. Blessed be God!

Nov. 9, 1821-A learned Molwee spent about an hour-and-a-half in candid discussions on the most important truths: such as, God is a Spirit-the Trinity-Death-the Future State Judgment-the Fall-Original SinSalvation by Christ; and concerning Mahomed. Read to him the First Chapter of St. Luke, on Christ's incarnation; the Fourth of St. John; and the Rich Man and Lazarus. On taking leave, we gave him the only Hindoostanee Testament left for our own use. I never recollect to have met with a Mussulman, who gave me so much pleasure, in conducting a dispute with such a spirit of candour. He saw, that, to prove original sin and the depravity of his race by Adam's fall, would inevitably involve all the prophets in the evil; and he, consequently wished to know how the covenant made with Adam would affect his posterity. He was told that they were involved in the crime of their father Adam; as Levi was connected with the act of his forefather Abraham, when he paid tithes to Melchisedec.

As soon as they left us, we went out to the people where three roads met. Stood upon an eminence, and spoke, and distributed books from about three to dusk. Several desired to know our motives for distributing these books, and what they contained: they were told that we conceived that the Hindoos and Mussulmans had not the knowledge of God, nor were acquainted with the way of Salvation which He had revealed: they were hasting to eternal ruin; and it was the duty of all who knew this to rescue them, as any one would a blind man from falling into a well: they wil. lingly accepted books; but every man,

who had a book given him, was made to read previously.

Nov. 10-Remained at the Fair till nine this morning, speaking to the people, and distributing books.

Nov. 11, Sunday Read and expounded a great portion of the Cate chism. Had English Worship with the Europeans: preached on Is. liii. 11. Officiated in Hindee immediately after. At night had to perform Service at a friend's.

Nov. 12-Set out, by land, at daybreak, about six miles. Stopped at a village, Muneed, to speak to the people: they recognised us as having been here last year heard us gladly, and claimed the same number of books that we left them before. At another village, Hoodisur, we met several learned men, to whom we read, and gave Gospels and Tracts: the people were very civil. Came on, and put up at a very large village, Muhummudabad: here the people were shy, and fearful of taking any books; though they could not but approve what they heard during the day: several, after reading, accepted books; but brought them back afterward.

A learned Brahmin came, with several others, from the last mentioned village. These men did not see us as we passed, but heard enough to excite their curiosity. The Brahmin was both candid and reasonable, holding to the doctrine of the Vedas. He was for separating the attributes from God himself, and was not easily persuaded that it was impossible: he was told, that, as light was inseparable from the sun, so were the attributes from God. The conversation lasted, in the midst of a crowd, for about two hours: he thankfully accepted books himself, and recommended them to others.

Nov. 13-Set out at day-break. Came on to Ghazeepore.

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Nov. 14-Set out at dawn. Futtoolapore, four miles, read and spoke to the people. At Nundgunge, 12 miles from Ghazeepore, stopped till three. Gave the Thanadar a New Testament, according to promise last year. Came on, in the evening, six miles. At Nisarre, we read and spoke to a good number. Two men came running a long way after us for books. At dusk, put up at Dooklee, 18 miles.

Nov. 15-Set out, after four, and very early came to Sydpore, four miles.

Spoke to several on the folly of idolworship: none took offence.

When we had come six miles further, we met a Pundit busily reading the Shasters. He said that he worshipped Krishna. On being asked whether he would do what Krishna did, he replied, that it did not become man to attempt to do the works of God: a servant must not affect equality with his Lord. On introducing hints relating to Krishna's works, he appeared aware of the weakness of his cause; and endeavoured to turn the subject, by speaking in high terms of Europeans, as being noted for wisdom, but he never before had the happiness of an interview with any. He read a Tract presented to him, fluently; and thankfully accepted of it and a Gospel.

Came on to Kythee, where we put up

during the night. Visited a temple, where were a number of Devotees, who attended to what we read and spoke; but, though they could read well, none would accept of a Tract.

Nov. 16, 1821-Set out at two, this morning. Came to Secrole, to Mr. Adlington's, at one o'clock. After breakfast, accompanied him and Mr. Smith to a Melah three miles off, where some of the most respectable inhabitants of the town were present, with multitudes of others. We obtained an attentive hearing from many respectable persons. It was evident that they had read the Gospels and Tracts distributed before. One particularly asked who Jesus Christ was, and appeared much affected on hearing His history related. Returned at three. Officiated for Mr. Adlington, in the Lines.

Recent Miscellaneous Intelligence.

American Baptist Missions.

WE extract the following from an American Publication:

On Sunday, the 22d of June, sailed from Boston the ship" Edward Newton," Captain Bertody, for Calcutta, having on board the Wife of the Rev. Mr. Judson, American Baptist Missionary at Burmah, and also the Rev. Jonathan Wade and his Wife. Mrs. Judson arrived in England from India, the 31st of May, 1822, for her health; and has been on a visit to her friends in this country: she has now embarked to return to her Husband. Mr. Wade will also attach himself to the Mission at Burman, under the direction of the Baptist General Convention, having been set apart for the work by a Committee of the Convention, met at Utica in this State, the 11th of June. The Rev. G. D. Boardman, formerly tutor in Waterville College, Maine, is expected to join the Mission, after he shall have completed his Biblical Studies, for the purpose of aiding Mr. Judson in the Translation of the Scrip

tures.

Church Missionary Society.

Despatches have arrived since the former part of this Number went to press, which contain further particulars relative to the West-Africa Mission. At the end of July, all the Missionaries, except Mr. Düring, seem to have been well, or recovering.

Mr. Deininger left Malta for Leghorn on the 9th of July. His strength had visibly decayed in the last three weeks. At Leghorn, he will be under the care of Dr. Peebles, a pious English Physician.

In stating the good health of the Society's Labourers in Ceylon, at p.367 of our last, Mrs. Bailey should have been excepted. She has suffered so much from an affection of the liver, that the necessity of her return home was apprehended.

The Rev. Henry Williams and his family (see p. 118) arrived at Van Dieman's Land on the 10th of February; where he met Mr

Marsden, who had visited the Settlement on public duty. They reached Port Jackson in safety; and Mr. Marsden had received Sir Thomas Brisbane's permission to accompany them to New Zealand.

Elizabeth Bowden, after instruction in the National System at the Central School,sailed, in April, for York Fort, Hudson's Bay, in the Company's Ship Prince of Wales, Captain Davison. She was under engagement to be married to Mr. G. Harbidge (see p. 280) before he left England; and will act as Schoolmistress at the Red River Settlement.

Wesleyan Missionary Society.

Mr. Huddlestone, whose death in Sierra Leone, was mentioned in a former page, departed this life on Sunday the 20th of July.

India.

Lieut.-Col. John Munro, formerly Resident at the Court of Travancore, has returned to India. He sailed from Gravesend, Sept. 14th, on board the Waterloo, Captain Studd.

River Gambia.

Major Grant, the Commandant at St. Mary's in the Gambia, has lately ascended that River (see p. 368), with the view of fixing on a spot for the formation of a New Settlement considerably in the interior. Lemon Island, about 500 miles up the river from St. Mary's, has been selected. The river is there about 200 yards wide, and fertile land abundant.

Sierra Leone.

The Governor returned from his visit to Cape Coast and the Gambia, on the 11th of July, in perfect health; and made the best arrangements in his power for a supply of the

vacancies occasioned by the deaths of so many Europeans. His Excellency was shortly to return to Cape Coast. In anticipation of Sir Charles's arrival at Sierra Leone, Mr. Nyländer drew, in a Letter of July the 6th, the following melancholy picture of the Colony:→

The Governor, who has been absent since November, is daily expected. He will be astonished to see the Colony almost empty of Public Officers

no Lawyer-no Judge-no Secretary-only one Writer, and three Members of Council-no Chaplain-one Schoolmaster-only three Medical Menand a few Missionaries!

Mr. Nyländer is now the Senior Missionary from the Church Missionary Society; having completed, on the 22d of September just passed, the Seventeenth Year of his uninterrupted residence in Africa. He has been appointed by the Governor to the spiritual charge of Freetown, till the arrival of new Chaplain's. By a List which he has sent to the Society, it appears, that, from the 1st of April to the 30th of June, 31 European Colonists, 36 European Seamen, and 25 Coloured Inhabitants, were buried at Freetown, making a total of 92 Europeans and Natives. Besides these, a number of Sailors, 30 at the utmost,died and were buried up the river, where they were employed in loading timber: Mr. Nyländer attributes their death to over-exertion and intempe

rance, rather than disease. He adds these remarks:

There was a report in the Colony, which will probably be sent to England, of more than double the number of deaths, and of the extraordinary raging of the West-India Yellow-Fever. It is true the fever and the black vomit did rage greatly among us; but all the persons who have died did not die of that disease: and now, blessed be the Lord! it has all the appearance of having subsided altogether; and no other discouragements, therefore, are in the way of Europeans coming to this country, than those which are common to the climate. At the best of our times we have to remember-Be ye also ready!

Mr. Nyländer states some circumstances in reference to the death of the late Chief Justice, which will alleviate the sorrow of those who so justly lament his loss :

Very good and favourable thoughts are entertained of the late Chief Justice. I saw him the day after he was taken ill: but his illness had not the appearance of the dreadful disease which has attacked us; and thoughts of recovery were cherished. Our conversation led us, however, to consider the fallen state of man, the miseries which sin has brought into the world, and the awful consequences of unrepented and unpardoned sin. He felt sensible that he had sinned against God; and, with many tears, acknowledged himself a sinner: this led us to behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world. He seemed to be in a very serious frame of mind; and I trust that he did indeed apply to that Physician whose aid he seemed to desire, and has been admitted into the presence of God.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY, From August 21st, to Sept. 20th, 1823.

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