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THE REPORT.
DIRECTORS
THE F onty-snoonp “cuvrra, MEETING
MISSIONARY SOCIETY,
THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.



Tae Directors of the London Missionary Society with regret announce to
its Friends, that the Funds of the Society suffer to the amount of several hundred
pounds annually, by the operation of the Statutes of Mortmain, owing to the want
of attention to the form of bequest, and that they therefore feel themselves justified
in urging upon those who intend benefiting the Society by a Legacy, an adherence
to the following

FORM OF BEQUEST.

‘7 bequeath unto the Treasurer for the time being of ‘Tu Missionary So-
CIETY,’ formed in London in the year 1795, and usually called ‘Tue Lonpvon
Missronary Society,’ the Sum of pounds of lawful British
Money, to be paid with all convenient speed after my decease, exclusively out of
such part of my Personal Estate, not hereby specifically disposed of, as I may by
law bequeath to charitable purposes, and accordingly hereby lawfully charge with
the said sum upon trust, to be applied towards the general purposes of the said
Society ; and I direct that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being of the
said Society, shall be a sufficient discharge for the said Legacy.”



OF THE
DIRECTORS
TO THE
FORTY-SECOND GENERAL MEETING
OF THE
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
USUALLY CALLED
THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY,
ON THURSDAY, MAY 12t1, 1836.
WITH
LISTS OF CONTRIBUTORS,
&e. &e. &c.
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE GENERAL MEETING.
LONDON:

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MDCCCEXKVI.






CONTENTS.
Page
Form or LEGACIES - - - - . - ii
REGULATIONS OF THE SociETY - - . ° Vil
Reso.ourions of the Annual Meeting - - - - ix
List or DinEcTors and OrFicers - - - - xii
INTRODUCTION oF REPoRT - - - . - J)
SOUTH SEAS - - - - - - . 3
ULTRA GANGES - - - - - - 22
China - - - - - 23
Malacca - - . - - - 26
Singapore - - - - - 27
Pinang’ - - - - - - 2g
Java - - - - - . 31
EAST INDIES - - - - - - 33
NortTuHERN INDIA - - - - - 34
Calcutta - - - - - . « 35
Kidderpore, &c.- ~ - - - 37
Chinsurah : - - - - 40
Berhampore - - - - - 42
Benares’ - - - - - - 44
Surat - - - - - - 46
PENINSULAR INDIA - - - - - - 47
Madras - - - - - iD.
Vizagapatam - - - - - 50
Cuddapah - - - - - 52
Chittoor - - - : - - 53
Belgaum - - - - - 55
Bellary - - - - - - 58
Bangalore - - - - - 62
Salem - - - - - - 64
Combaconum~ - - - - - 66
TRAVANCORE - - - - - - 68
Nagercoil - - - - - id.
Neyoor - - - - - - 71
Quilon - - - - - 74
Coimbatoor - - - - - 75
RUSSIAN EMPIRE - - - - ° 76
St. Petersburgh - - - - - ib.
Siberia - - - - - ib.
MEDITERRANEAN . - - - - - 77
Corfu - . - - - 1b.
AFRICA - - - - - - - 79
STATIONS WITHIN THE COLONY - - - - ib.
Cape Town - - - - - 80
Paar] - - - - - - 81
Tulbagh - - e - . - 10.
Caledon Institution - - - - 82
Boschesfeld - - - - - 83
Pacaltsdorp — - - - - - tb.
Hankey - - - - - - 84
Bethelsdorp - - - - - 85
Port-Elizabeth - - - - - 86
Uitenhage - - - - - 87
Graham’s Town - - - - - 88
Graaff Reinet’ - - - - - 89
Theopolis - - - - - - 1.
Kat River - - - - - 91
STATIONS BEYOND THE COLONY - - - - - 93
Caffreland - - - - - 94
Griqua Town - - - - - 96



vl CONTENTS.
Page
Campbell - - - - - 97
Tsantsaban - - - - - 2.
Philippolis - - - - - 89
Lattakoo - - - - - - ib.
Namacqua Mission—Komaggas - - - 100
Steinkopff - - - 101
AFRICAN IsLANDS - - - - - 2b.
Madagascar - - - - - ib.
WEST INDIES - - - - - - 107
Demerara—George Town - - - - ib.
West Coast - - - - 108
Orange Field - - - - 109
Leguan, &c. - - - 110
Berbice—New Amsterdam - - - - lll
Lonsdale - - - - 112
West Coast - - - - 113
Ross Field - - - - 114
Middle District - - - - tb.
Upper District - - - - 115
West Courantyn Coast - - - 16.
JAMAICA - - - - - 116
MISSIONARY STUDENTS - - - - - 122
Funps - - - - - - - tb.
AvxILiary INSTITUTIONS - - - - - 1b.
List oF Srations, MIssIOoNARIES, &c. - - - 127
Lire MemBers by Donations - - - - - i
——__—_—_————_ payments of Legacies - - - iii
Contrisotions for the Year 1835—1836.—
Annual Subscriptions in London and its Vicinity - - - iv
Donations in ditto - - - - - vi
Auxiliary Societies, Congregational Collections, &c. - - vii
Abstract of the London Auxiliary Societies - - - ix
Schools, Small Associations, Collections, Legacies, &c. - - x
Contributions in Great Britain and Ireland.—
England - - - - - ib.
Wales - - - - - xxvii
Scotland - - - - XXXIV
Ireland - - - - xxxviii
Contributions of Foreign Societies - - - xxxix
Axsstract of the County Auxiliary Societies - - - ib.
GENERAL SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS” - - - - x
DisBURSEMENTS for the Year ending 31st of March, 1836 - - xli
GENERAL STATEMENT of Receipts and Disbursements, &c. - - xiiii
Contrisutions for Special Objects, viz.—
For African Objects - - - - xliv
the Anglo-Chinese College - - - - id.
the British Colonies - - - - ib.
Building the New Mission House - - - id.
the Calcutta School Society - ~ - ib.
the Chinese Mission - - - - - ib.
Female Education - - - - id.
the Madagascar Schools - - - - 1b.
the Support of Native Schools - - - ib.
the Support of Native Teachers - - - ib.
the West India Missions - - - - xlv
Education in the West Indies - - - - 16.
School Houses, ditto - - - - 1b.
the Widows’ and Orphans’ Fund - - - ib.
CONTRIBUTIONS received at the Missionary Stations - - x1vi
LEGACIES - - - - - - - 1
CoLLEcTIONs at the ANNIVERSARY, May, 1836 - - - ib.



REGULATIONS
| OF
THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
ESTABLISHED IN 1795.
PLAN.

I. Tue Namze.*¥—THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

II. Tue Ossect.—The sole object is to spread the knowledge of Christ
among heathen and other unenlightened nations.

Il]. Tue Memsers.—Persons subscribing one guinea, or more, an-
nually—every benefactor making a donation of ten pounds—one of the exe-
cutors, on the payment of a legacy amounting to fifty pounds, or upwards ;
and Ministers, or other representatives of congregations in the country, who
subscribe or collect for the use of the Society, five pounds annually.

IV. Generat Meetincs.—To be held annually in London on the
second Wednesday in May, and oftener, if necessary, to choose a Treasurer,
Directors, Secretary, and Collectors, and to receive reports, audit accounts,
and deliberate on what farther steps may best promote the object of the
Society. At every such Meeting, one Sermon, or more, shall be preached
by one or more of the associated Ministers, and notice given, as usual, on
such occasions. The President for the day shall open and conclude the
meeting with prayer, and sign the minutes of the proceedings. All matters.
proposed shall be determined by the majority of the members present.

V. Tue Direction.—To consist of as many Directors, annually chosen
out of its members, as circumstances may require. At the first meeting,
twenty-five shall be elected, with power to associate with themselves such
additional number as may be judged by them expedient, when the extent
of the Society is ascertained. Three-fifths, and no more, of the Directors
shall reside in or near London ; where all monthly meetings shall be held
for transacting the business of the Society. Not less than seven shall con-
stitute a board. For greater facility and expedition, they may subdivide
into committees for managing the Funds, conducting the correspondence,
making reports, examining Missionaries, directing the Missions, &c.; but
no act of these committees shall be valid till ratified at a monthly meeting.
No expenditure exceeding 1002. shall be made without consulting all the
Directors ; or 5002. without calling a general meeting of the subscribers.

* 14th May, 1818.—Resolved, That the title of this Society be in future, Tar
MISSIONARY SOCIETY, USUALLY CALLED, THE LONDON Missionary SociErTy.



Vili PLAN OF THE SOCIETY.

Annual Subscribers of 102. or upwards, and benefactors of 1002. or more,
may attend, if they please, with the Directors, at any of the monthly mect-
ings. On any emergency, the Directors shall call a gencral meeting of the
Society, to whom their arrangements shall be submitted: nor shall they
enter upon a new Mission till they obtain the general concurrence.

VI. Tue Fonps—arising from donations, legacies, subscriptions, col-
lections, &c., shall be lodged, as soon as collected, in the hands of the
Treasurer. The Directors shall place in the public funds all monies so
paid, whenever they exceed 300/., until they are required for the use of the
Mission, except it appears to them prejudicial to the interests of the
Society.

VII. Satanies.—The Secretary shall receive such a salary as the Di-
rectors may appoint; but the Directors themselves shall transact the
business of the Society without any emolument.

At the Annual Meeting, held the 12th of May, 1824.

Resolved, That a Copy of the Fundamental Principle, adopted at the
first Annual Meeting in May, 1796, be printed at the end of the Plan.

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE.

As the union of Christians of various denominations, in carrying on
this great work, is a most desirable object ; so to prevent, if possible, any
cause of future dissention, it is declared to be a fundamental principle of
the Missionary Society, that its design is not to send Presbyterianism,
Independency, Episcopacy, or any other form of Church order and govern-
ment, (about which there may be difference of opinions among serious
persons,) but the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, to the Heathen ;
and that it shall be left (as it ought to be left) to the minds of the persons
whom God may call into the fellowship of his Son from among them, to
assume for themselves such form of Church government as to them shall
appear most agreeable to the Word of God.

At the Annual Meeting, held the 14th of May, 1812,

Resolved, That those Ministers in the Country, who are annual sub-
scribers, or whose congregations send an annual collection to the Society ;
and all Presidents, or principal officers, of Country Auxiliary Societies,
who may be in London occasionally, shall be Directors pro tempore, and
be entitled to meet and vote with the Directors.

At the Annual Meeting, held the 15th of May, 1828.

Resolved, That the Treasurer and Secretaries be, ez officio, entitled

to meet and vote with the Directors of the Society. ’



RESOLUTIONS.
AT THE FORTY-SECOND GENERAL MEETING
OF
THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY,
USUALLY CALLED
The London filissionary Society,
Held in Exeter Hatt, Stranp, on Tuurspay, the 12th of May, 1836;
THOMAS WILSON, Ese., In THe Cua ;

An Abstract of the Report of the Society’s Proceedings for the past year
having been read by the Rev. John Clayton, jun., the following
Resolutions were severally moved, seconded, and unanimously
adopted by the Meeting :—

On the Motion of the Rev. Robert Vaughan, D.D., Professor of History in

the University, London, and seconded by Charles Lushington, Esq., M.P.

REsoLveED,

I. “ That this Meeting ascribes the entire glory to the Triune God, for
that measure of success with which he has crowned the labours of the
Society during the past year, both at home and abroad; and that the
report of its proceedings, an abstract of which has been read, be received
and printed.”

On the Motion of the Rev. John Williams, Missionary from the South

Seas, and seconded by the Rev. Richard Winter Hamilton, Leeds.

RESOLVED,

II. “ That while this Meeting gratefully acknowledges the indications of
Divine approbation, it feels an imperative call to humiliation before God,
who has been pleased, for the trial of faith and patience, to permit the
operations of the Society to be suspended in some of its most interesting
spheres of labour—to the exercise of sympathy with those Missionaries who
have been obstructed in their course, and to more carnest, believing prayer
for the promised effusion of the Spirit, on the newly planted churches among
the heathen.”



x RESOLUTIONS, 1836.

On the Motion of the Rev. William Campbell, Missionary from Bangalore,
India, and seconded by the Rev. George Gogerly, Missionary
from Calcutta.

RESOLVED,

III. “ That this meeting, contemplating with increased impression and
interest the present position and rising importance of the eastern nations,
including the Chinese empire, with her dependencies, but especially those
countries under the influence of the British Government, which include more
than one hundred millions of the human race, where there are wide and
effectual doors opened for labour, amongst whom a spirit of free and
religious inquiry has been happily excited, and to whom not one Missionary
has been sent by the Society through the past year, calls upon all the
friends of the Society, and especially on pastors of churches and tutors of
seminaries for the Christian ministry, to come forward by their prayers,
their counsels, and their efforts, to the help of the Society at this important
and most urgent crisis.”

On the Motion of the Rev. Henry Townley, London, and seconded by the

Rev. Henry Grey, A.M., Edinburgh.

RESOLVED,

IV. “ That Thomas Wilson, Esq., the Treasurer ; Rev. William Ellis,
the Foreign Secretary ; and Itev. John Arundel, the Home Secretary ; be
re-appointed to their respective offices for the ensuing year, and that the
gentlemen, whose names were read, be chosen to fill up the places of those
Directors who retire.” |
On the Motion of the Rev. John Angell James, Birmingham, and seconded

by the Rev. John Leifchild, London.

RESOLVED,

V. * That the desirableness of special prayer, in reference to the present
state of the heathen, be brought under the notice of the churches of Christ,
in town and country, and that they be invited to adopt forthwith, such
measures, as they may deem most suitable, for the purpose of engaging and
furnishing, if practicable, during the ensuing year, fifty additional labourers
for the service of Christ among the heathen.”



AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Held in the Misston-Housr, Blomfield Street, on Monday, May 16,
. 1836 :
DAVID ALLAN, Ese., IN THE CHAIR ; IT WAS
RESOLVED,

That the most cordial and grateful acknowledgments of the
Directors be presented to the Rev. Henry Grey, A.M., the Rev. George
Redford, LL.D., and the Rev. Sanderson Robins, A. M., for the
excellent and appropriate Discourses which they delivered before the
Society at the recent Anniversary.

RESOLVED, ALSO,

That the most respectful thanks of the Directors be presented to
the Ministers, Deacons, Church-Wardens, and Managers of the fol-
lowing Places of Worship, the use of which was kindly afforded ut the
last Anniversary, viz.

Surrey Chapel, York Street Chapel,
Tabernacle, Claremont Chapel,
Tottenham Court Road, St. Thomas’s Square,
St. John’s Chapel, Hanover Chapel,
Sion Chapel, Stockwell Chapel,
Orange Street Chapel, Maberly Chapel.
Silver Street Chapel,



Hist of Mtrectors,
1836.
. LONDON.

Binney, Rev. Thomas Allan, Mr. David
Blackburn, Rev. John Ballance, Mr. John
Broadfoot, Rev. William Bateman, Mr. William
Burder, Rev. H. F. (D.D.) Bennet, Mr. George
Burnet, Rev. John Birnie, Mr. George
Campbell, Rev. John, (Kingsland) Challis, Mr. Thomas
Clayton, Rev. John, Jun. Charles, Mr. Robert
Clayton, Rev. George Coombs, Mr. T. M.
Collison, Rev. George Cunliffe, Mr. Roger
Dunn, Rev. E. A. Fisher, Mr. Thomas
Halley, Rev. Robert, D.D. Foulger, Mr. John
Henderson, Rev. Ebenezer, (D. Ph.) Hale, Mr. William
Jackson, Rev. Thomas Hankey, Mr. Thomas Alers
Jefferson, Rev. John Houston, Mr. Samuel
Lewis, Rev. Thomas Langton, Mr. David
Mather, Rev. James Muston, Mr. James
Morell, Rev. Thomas Oldfield, Mr. T. B.
Palmer, Rev. W. S. Sloper, Mr. N. E.
Philip, Rev. Robert Smith, Mr. Frederick
Redpath, Rev. Robert, (A.M.) Smith, Mr. Ebenezer
Reed, Rev. Andrew, (D.D.) Thompson, Mr. Thomas
Rose, Rev. George Walker, Mr. Thomas
Stratten, Rev. James Wilson, Mr. Joshua
Tidman, Rev. Arthur
Townley, Rev. Henry
Young, Rev. John, (A.M.)

J. T. Conquest, M.D., F.L.S. Phusici

George Darling, M.D. } rysicrans.

John Young, Esq. .

Joseph Blower, Esq. } Solicitors.

COUNTRY.

Alexander, Rev. John, Norwich Craig, Rev. Thomas, Bocking
Alliott, Rev. William, Bedford Creak, Rev. A. Great Yarmouth
Anthony, Rev. Isaac, Hertford Curwen, Rev. Spedding, Frome
Ashton, Rev. Robert, Warminster Douglas, Rev. A. Reading
Aston, Rev. D. W. Buckingham Dryden, Rev. John, Norwich
Barfitt, Rev. John, Launceston East, Rev. Timothy, Birmingham
Bell, Rev. Samuel, Lancaster Eccles, Rev. William, Hopton
Berry, Rev. Cornelius, Hatfield Heath Edmonds, Rev. John, Hanley
Blackburn, Rev. William, Whitby Ely, Rev. John, Leeds
Boothroyd, Rev. B.(LL.D.) Huddersfield | Fletcher, Rev. R. Manchester
Bristow, Rev. John, Eweler Foster, Rev. J. K. Cheshunt
Brown, Rev. John, Cheltenham Garthwaite, Rev. William, Wattisfield
Carter, Rev. John, Braintree Gatley, Rev. Edward, Malton
Castleden, Rev. Michael, Woburn Gawthorn, Rev. John, Derby
Cecil, Rev. Richard, Turvey Gilbert, Rev. Joseph, Nottingham
Clayton, Rev. William, Mill Hill Giles, Rev. Edw., Newport, Isleaf Wight
Coombs, Rev. J. A. Salford Golding, Rev. Thomas, Fulwood
Cousins, Rev. Thomas, Porésea. Goulty, Rev. J. N. Brighton



DIRECTORS. xiii
Griffin, Rev. James, Manchester Stewart, Rev. John, (D.D.) Liverpool
Griffiths, Rev. Daniel, Long Buckby Thodey, Rev. Samuel, Cambridge
Gurteen, Rev. Stephen, Canterbury Thompson, Rev. Patrick, Chatham
Hamilton, Rev. R. W. Leeds Weaver, Rev. Thomas, Shrewsbury
Harris, Rev. William, Wallingford Wells, Rev. Algernon, Coggeshall
Waynes, Rev. Thomas, Bristol Whittingham, Rev. R., Vicar of Potton
Herrick, Rev. Joseph, Colchester Wildbore, Rev. Timothy, Falmouth
Hickman, Rev. Edward, Denton Wills, Rev. J. Basingstoke
Hopkins, Rev. Thomas, Linton Wilson, Rev. Job, Northwich
Hudson, Rev. John, West Bromwich
Hyatt, Rev. Joseph, Gloucester Blackburn, Mr. Thomas, Liverpool
Jackson, Rev. James, Greenhammerton Blair, Mr. W. T. Bath
Jinkings, Rev. Edmund, Maidstone Bowden, Mr. James, Hull .
Jones, Rev. John, Birmingham Brightwell, Mr. Thomas, Norwich
Jones, Rev. William, Bolton Brooker, Mr. Henry, Brighton
Johnson, Rev. Joseph, Farnham Clapham, Mr. John, Leeds
Jukes, Rev. J. Yeovil Dyer, Mr. John, Chicklade, Hindon
Kelly, Rev. John, Liverpool Fletcher, Mr. Samuel, Manchester
Kent, Rev. Benjamin, Barnstaple Fletcher, Mr. Robert, Chester
Keynes, Rev. Robert, Blandford Foster, Mr. George, Guildford
Kidd, Rev. G. B. Scarborough Hall, Mr. J. V. Maidstone
Littler, Rev. Robert, Matlock Hamer, Mr. John, Preston
Lucy, Rev. William, Bristol Hare, Mr. John, Bristol
March, Rev. Henry, Colchester Harris, Mr. Rice, Birmingham
Morley, Rev. Ebenezer, Hull Hartsinck, Mr. J. C. Bath
Owen, Rev. John, Bath Heron, Mr. J. H. Manchester
Pain, Rev. John, Horncastle Heyworth, Mr. Ormerod, Liverpool
Pattison, Rev. Joseph, Wem Hodges, Mr. Thomas, Chelmsford
Payne, Rev. G. (LL.D.) Exeter Hulme, Mr. James Hilton, Manchester
Potter, Rev. J. C. Tintwistle Kershaw, Mr. James, Manchester
Pringle, Rev. J. Newcastle Kingsbury, Mr. Thomas, Bath
Prust, Rev. E. T. Northampton Lacon, Mr. John, Oswestry
Pugsley, Rev. N. K. Stockport Leifchild, Mr. William, Enfield
Raffles, Rev. T. (LL.D.) Liverpool Lowe, Mr. Thomas, Birmingham
Raven, Rev. John, Hadleigh Nunneley, Mr. Thomas, Leicester
Redford, Rev. George, LL.D. Worcester | Pritchett, Mr. J. P. York
Reynolds, Rev. John, Romsey Prust, Mr. Stephen, Bristol
Richards, Rev. J. E. Wandsworth Ray, Mr. Shepherd, Ipswich
Roberts, Rev. James, Melton Mowbray Ring, Thomas, (M.D.) Reading
Robinson, Rev. R. Witham Smith, Mr. William, Brighton
Roper, Rev. H. J. Bristol Starkins, Mr. George, Bp's. Stortford
Scales, Rev. Thomas, Leeds Stuart, Mr. William, Plymouth
Scamp, Rev. William, Havant Venning, Mr. John, Bradenham Hail,
Scott, Rev. Walter, Airedale Coll. Norfolk
Sherman, Rev. James, Reading Walker, Mr. Henry, Rotherham
Sibree, Rev. James, Hull Willans, Mr. Peter, Leeds
Sibree, Rev. John, Coventry Wills, Mr. W. D. Bristol
Slate, Rev. Richard, Preston Williams, J. B.( LL.D.) Shrewsbury
Smith, Rev. T., M.A. Sheffield Wilson, Mr. William, Nottingham
Sortain, Rev. Joseph, Brighton

WALES.

Hughes, Rev. Hugh, Llanrwst Williams, Rev. Cadwalader, Anglesea
Jones, Rev. Arthur, Banyor Davies, Mr. John, Vronheulog
Lewis, Rev. David, Abergavenny Davies, Mr. Robert, Aberystwith
Lloyd, Rev. Richard, Beaumaris Matthews, Mr. John, Aberystwith
Richards, Rev. Ebenezer, Tregarn Morgan, J. L. (M.D.) Haverfordwest
Roberts, Rev. W. Amlwch, Anglesea | Williamson, Mr. William, Holywell
Roberts, Rev. David, Denbigh



Xiv DIRECTORS.

SCOTLAND.
Alexander, Rev. W. L. Edinburgh Smart, Rev. William, Paisley
Beattie, Rev. A. O. (M.D.) Glasgow Stark, Rev. Thomas, Forres
Black, Rev. John, Dunkeld Wardlaw, Rev. R. (D.D.) Glasgow
Brown, Rev. J. (D.D.) Edinburgh Watson, Rev. John, Musselburgh
Clyde, Rev. James, Dumfries
Cupples, Rev. George, Stirling Buchan, Mr. George, Kelloe
Dickson, Rev. David, (D.D.) Edinburgh | Dalzell, Major, Glenae House
Gilfillan, Rev. James, Stirling Douglas, Mr. James, Cavers
Macnaughton, Rev. John, Paisley Ker, Mr. A. Greenock
M‘Neil, Rev. Neil, Elgin Mitchell, Mr. Andrew, Glasgow
Penman, Rev. Richard, Aderdeen - Wilson, Mr. W. Greenock
Smart, Rev. John, Leith

IRELAND.
Brown, Rev. William, Moy Singer, Rev. Dr. Dublin
Carlile, Rev. James, Dublin Stuart, Rev. David, Dublin
Carlile, Rev. James, Belfast
Cooper, Rev. William Haweis, Dublin Ferrier, Mr. James, Dublin
Hanna, Rev. Samuel, (D.D.) Belfast Hogan, Mr. W. C. Dublin
Miller, Rev. Thomas, Cooks Town Salmon, Mr. Michael, Cork
Morgan, Rev. James, Belfast Singer, Mr. P. Au. Dublin



DIRECTORS, &c. XV
Horeign Wirectors.
EUROPE.
The Presidents of the following Societies, Also :
Religious Society at Basle Rev. Mark Wilks, Paris
Missionary Society at Rotterdam Mr. Bernardus Ledeboer, Rotterdam
Society for Promoting the Gospel in | Dr. Cleardo Naudi, Malta
Denmark Rev. Francis Perrot, Jersey.
Paris Missionary Society
Rhenish Missionary Society
Swedish Missionary Society
AMERICA.
The Hon. John Cotton Smith, LL.D. ; The Hon. Step. Van Rensselaer, LL.D.
President of the American Board for Albany, New York
Foreign Missions Rev. J. Codman, D.D. Dorchester
Rev. Leon. Woods, D.D. Andover, Pre- | Hon. Sam. Hubbard, LL.D, Boston
sident of the Missionary Society in | Rev. W. Sprague, D.D. Albany
Massachusetts Rev. Gardner Spring, D.D. New York.
SOUTH AFRICA.
Rev. John Philip, D.D. Cape Town Mr. Kuyper, Stellenbosch
Mr. Rynier Beck, Cape Town Mr. Theron, Jun. Tuldagh.
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Rev. Samuel Marsden, (A.M.) Parramatta.
Crustees of the Society.
WILLIAM ALERS HANKEY, Esq. | THOMAS WALKER, Esq.
JOSEPH HARDCASTLE, Esq. | THOMAS WILSON, Esq.
OFFICERS.
THOMAS WILSON, Esq.
Creasurer.
Rev. WILLIAM ELLIS, Rev. JOHN ARUNDEL,
Horeign Secretary. | Wome Secretary.
Mr. GEORGE HODSON,
Assistant Secretary.
Mr. JOHN SARD,
Collector.
It is requested that all Letters, on the business of the Society, be addressed to the
respective Officers, at the MISSION-HOUSE, BLOMFIELD STREET,
Finsbury, London.



| Donations and Subscriptions
FOR
THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY,
ARE RECEIVED
By the Treasurer and the Srcretarigs, at the Mission-House,
Blomfield Street, Finsbury, London ; ,
THE FOLLOWING BANKERS,
Messrs. Hankey, Fenchurch Street, ; SirWm.Fonrnes, Bart. & Co. Edinburgh.
London. The Royat Bank oF ScoTLanp, Glas-
Messrs. Coutts & Co. Strand, London. gow.
Tuomas WALKER, Esq. & Co. Oxford. | Bank or Scortanp, St. Andrews.
Joun Mort tock, Esq. and Sons, Cam- | The BANKING Company, Aberdeen.
bridge. G. Laroucne, Esq. & Co. Dublin.
AND BY ALL THE DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY.



FORTY-SECOND REPORT
OF THE
LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
1836.
AmipsT the manifold objects which claim and receive the atten-
tion of the public, the disciples of Christ regard with holy grati-
tude the steady progress of the cause of Christian Missions.~

-Whatever changes may affect the framework of civil society at
home; and whatever fields abroad invite or exclude enterprise
or action, in commerce, in politics, or in science; the range of
Missionary effort continues to extend; the streams of Missionary
benevolence deepen and widen as they flow; and the Missionary
operations of the Church become, by experience and trial, in-
creasingly efficient and mature. Onward expresses the will of
the ascended Saviour, both as revealed in his word and indicated
by his providence. Onward is the watchword of the leaders in
the work. Onward is a principal characteristic of the various
movements of the agencies engaged; and onward is the motto of
the friends and the supporters of this holy enterprise)

In that spirit of devout acknowledgment which these and
other tokens of Divine favour must inspire; and influenced by
the motives to devotedness and zeal which they afford; the Di-
rectors would report the trials and encouragements which have
attended their progress since they last met the members and the
friends of the Society.

Though the ravages of death among their own number at
home, have been fewer in the past than in many preceding years,
they have had to lament the removal of J. C. Hartsinck, Esgq.,
the esteemed Treasurer of the Bath Auxiliary Society; but they
rejoice, that while in recent years the fathers of the Society

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have been retiring from the service of their Lord, the children
are rising up to occupy their places in the church, and to carry
forward the work which they were honoured to commence.

In the Missions abroad, they have to lament the removal of
Mrs. Scott, the beloved wife and devoted help-meet of their
valued brother, the Rev. James Scott, of Demerara.

It is also their duty to report, that through loss of health, and
other causes, an unusual number of Missionary labourers have
found it necessary to leave their stations to re-visit their native
country.

On the 23rd of June last, Mrs. Loxton, widow of the Rev.
James Loxton, late Missionary at Raiatea, with her infant,
arrived per the Recovery, from the South Seas. On the 8rd of
November last, Mrs. Welsh, widow of the Rev. George Welsh,
late Missionary appointed to Bangalore, with her infant, per the
Claudine, from Madras. On the 28th of the same month,
Mr. John Ross, per the Lady Turner, from Berbice. On
the 28th of July last, the Rev. S. S. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson,
and six children, arrived from Malta. On the 2nd of March
last, Mr. EK. Armitage, with his wife and children, per the
Stratford, arrived from Tahiti, South Seas. On the 9th of
April, the Rev. John Hands, from Bellary, and the Rev.
W. Campbell, from Bangalore, reached ISngland, per the
Barretto, jun. On the 10th of the same month, the Rey,
George Gogerly and family arrived by the Mount Stuart Elphin-
stone, from Calcutta..

The Rev. William Miller, of the Travancore station, and Mrs.
Muller, have proceeded in quest of health from the Cape of Good
Hope, to New South Wales. Unfavourable events in Mada-
gascar have occasioned the Rev. J. J. Freeman, and Messrs,
Cameron and Chick, with their families, to remove to the Cape
of Good Hope. Mrs. Wilson, whose health had been declining
for some time previous to her departure from Malta, closed her
labours and sufferings in death, on the 6th of January last, and
entered into rest. The Rev. Messrs. Jones, Williams, and
Christie, still continue in this country; and have rendered
acceptable and important services to the Society by advocating
its claims in different parts of the country.

The Directors regret, that for want of suitable men, they have
not been able, during the year, to realize their hopes of rein-
forcing their Missions in India and the East: but, since the last



1836, SOUTH SEAS. é
meeting of the Society, they have sent out the following Mis-
slonary labourers, viz :—

On the 25th of June last, the Rev. Alexander Fyvie, and
Mrs. Fyvie, per the Huddersfield, on their return to Bombay.
On the 4th of October last, Mrs. and Miss Mault, per the Pal-
mora, on their return to Travancore, accompanied by Miss
McGregor. On the 7th of November last, the Rev. Charles
Hardie, and Mrs. Hardie; the Rev. Alexander Macdonald, and
Mrs. Macdonald; the Rev. Thomas Heath, and Mrs. Heath;
the Rev. William Mills, and Mrs. Mills; the Rev. Archibald
Wright Murray, and Mrs. Murray; and the Rev. George.
Barnden, sailed per the Dunnottar Castle, for the Navigators
Islands, in the South Seas. On the 12th of November last,
Mr. and Mrs. Russell, schoolmaster and schoolmistress, per the
Reserve, for Jamaica. On the 19th of November last, the Rev.
Charles Brainsford, and Mrs. Brainsford; Mr. and Mrs. Brown,
and Mr. and Mrs. Howell, schoolmasters and schoolmistresses,
per the Undaunted, for Jamaica. On the 9th of March last, the
Rey. Giles Forward, and Mrs. Forward, per the Highbury, for
Berbice. And on the 16th ultimo, Mr. and Mrs. Murkland,
schoolmaster and schoolmistress, per the Lucretia, for Deme-
rara; altogether twenty-eight individuals.

Having thus briefly adverted to their proceedings at home, the
Directors, in reporting the state and prospects of the Missions
abroad, would notice the

SOUTH SEAS.

Favoured by Divine Providence with uninterrupted peace, and
the continued operation of the wise and salutary regulations of
the Native Government for encouraging the principles and habits
of temperance, several of the stations in the Windward Islands
appear to be recovering from the calamities with which, during
the outbreakings of civil war, the excessive use of ardent spirits,
and the accompanying prevalence of licentiousness and other
social evils, they were afflicted.

In some of the stations the state of the schools is encouraging,
while the attendance of the people on the means of religious im-
provement and public worship, has, since the adoption of the re-
gulations of the Native Government on the subject, been more
regular than formerly. The population of many of the districts
are advancing in industry and the cultivation of the soil; traffic

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with foreigners is extending; and, with the increasing fruits of
their labour, and profits of their trade, greater eagerness in traffic
is evinced, and stronger desire after property generally cherished.

The temporal state of the people in general may be considered
prosperous; and the appearance of the stations, externally con-
sidered, has been encouraging; but the brethren lament the
worldly-mindedness which has prevailed; and the comparatively
few indications among the people of the growth of piety, and the
increase of the fruits of the Spirit, for which they have so ardu-
ously toiled, and so fervently prayed. Disappointed, but not
desponding, the brethren have, in general, faithfully and dili-
gently pursued the great objects of their Mission, supported by
unwavering confidence in the Divine faithfulness and power; and
cheered by the hopes of beholding, in answer to the prayers of
the Church, more copious effusions of the Holy Spirit’s influence
on the field of their anxious and protracted labour.

Important works have been accomplished, the benefits of which,
the brethren have reason to believe, will be shared for many
generations yet to come. Among these, they report the com-
plete revisal for the press, of the entire volume of Divine Reve-
lation, in the native language. The copy of this important work,
the Directors hope shortly to receive, with a view to its being
printed in this country.

In the early part of the year 1835, the brethren in the Wind-
ward Islands had the pleasure of welcoming among them Mr.
Daniel Wheeler, a minister among the Society of Friends, and
his son, who arrived in the Henry Feeling, a vessel which they
had engaged for the purpose of making a visit of fraternal affec-
tion and good-will to the Missionaries, and the people among
whom they were labouring in these distant islands of the sea.

These friends remained at Tahiti from the month of April, till
the following September, when they proceeded to Eimeo; and
were expecting, when the last accounts were forwarded, to sail
for the Leeward Islands. They visited each of the stations, and
were cordially welcomed by the brethren, through whom, as in-
terpreters, Mr. Wheeler addressed large and attentive assemblies
of the people.

The brethren appear to have found much satisfaction in their
society; and, on several occasions, derived important benefit
from their presence and assistance.

Visiters of another kind have also directed their course to the



1836. GEORGIAN ISLANDS. 5
South Sea Islands. Early in the year, a number of Popish Mis-
sionaries entered the Pacific; and directed their way to a
small cluster, designated Gambier’s Islands, in one of which
native teachers were labouring. On this island, the name of
which is Akena, the Popish party, consisting of a bishop, who
is designated Vicar Apostolic, and two priests, landed, and the
native teachers shortly afterwards left the island. Another
party have subsequently arrived at Gambier’s Islands. An Irish-
man named Murphy, who came with the first party, has visited
Tahiti, where he remained two months, and avowedly proceeded
thence to the Sandwich Islands.

In the Leeward Islands, though the accounts of the stations in
Huahiné, and Sir Charles Sanders’ Island are favourable, the
Directors have to regret, at several of the stations, the continuance
of irregularities, and disregard of the precepts and observances
of religion and morality which followed the civil war, in which
the inhabitants of all the islands were of late so fatally engaged.

The accounts from the Navigators’ are encouraging; and the
Divine benediction appears to have descended in a peculiar man-
ner on the labours of our brethren in Rarotonga.

GEORGIAN (or winpwarp) ISLANDS.
Districts. STATIONS. Missionaries.
Tauiti Matavai. . . Waugh Town. . .Cnartres WILSON.
Paré .. . . Hankey City . . . Henry Nort. 2
Paré ... . Wilks’ Harbour. . Georce Priqcitarp. 3
Atehuru. . . Burder’s Point . . Davin Dantine. &
Papara. . . Haweis Town. . . Jonn Davies. 2
Taiarapu. . Bogue Town . . .J. M. Orsmonn. 3
Teiarci, . «Roby Town. . . . Wrrrtiam Henry. =
Eimso Papetoat . . Blest Town. . . . ALEXANDER SIMPSON. 5
Bogue Harbour Griffin's Town . . Tuomas Brossom. x
Artisan.
Maraoit1. .... . Airima, Utu. Native Tcachers.
TAHITI.
WAUGH TOWN.

In the early part of the year, Mr. Wilson had to lament the

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6 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836
The congregation averaged from 250 to 300. There had been
six births and four deaths at the station; and ten marriages were
solemnized. Thechurch consisted of 84 members, of whom four
had been re-admitted during the year; four had been excluded,
and three had removed to other churches.

Mr. Wilson frequently visited the out-stations Paperepo and
Haapaiano, where two chapels were opened in the course of the
year. At each of these places, and at Waugh Town, there is a
school for children ; another for adults, and a Sabbath School.
The number of children in the Day School is 130, and in that of
adults, from 80 to 100. Some of the children, especially the
girls, are making good progress in reading the New Testament.

The chapel at Waugh Town, having been greatly injured, the
erection of a new one had been commenced, which in October
last was in a state of forwardness.

Four of the oldest members of the church had been removed
by death ; and Mrs. Wilson, and their eldest daughter, had been
afflicted with protracted illness during the preceding year.

Mr. Samuel Wilson was ordained to the Missionary office on
the 16th of April, 1834. In July, the same year, he accompanied
Mr. Loxton to Raiatea; and, after the decease of the latter, occu-
pied for a short time, the station at Griffin Town, Kimeo. He
afterwards, during Mr. Darling’s absence in the Marquesas, occa-
sionally supplied his place at Burder’s Point, and assisted his
father at his station, until July 1835, when he proceeded to the
Navigators’ Islands, in company with Mr. Platt, from Borabora.

HANKEY.

Our venerable brother, Mr. Nott, ina letter written in May 1835,
mentions an affliction which confined him to his bed for many
months. Being partially restored, he was enabled to preach
once on the Sabbath; and to proceed with his important work
—the revision of the entire Scriptures in the Tahitian language,
which he has since completed. Mr. Nott, if health and strength
permit, is expected to return to his native country to superin-
tend the printing of the sacred volume.

In May 1835, the church consisted of 175 members, and there
were two candidates for communion. Only two cases of defec-
tion had occurred; but many had been removed by death.
Public worship and the schools were well attended.



1836. GEORGIAN ISLANDS. "
WILKS’ HARBOUR.

The inhabitants had regularly assembled for public worship ;
and the schools, under native teachers, were likewise well
attended. With the view of better qualifying the teachers in the
children’s school for their work, Mr. Pritchard has adopted
the plan of meeting them every alternate Monday, and a similar
arrangement had been acted upon with the intention of further-
ing the spiritual improvement of those who were accustomed to
read the Scriptures, and engage at the meetings for prayer.

During the year 1834, three of the church members had been
removed by death, and 23 marriages had been solemnized. In
the children’s Day School there were 164 scholars; in the adult
School, 37; in the Sabbath School, 164 children. The average
congregation consisted of 700. The church members were 57,
with 2 candidates for communion. Mr. Pritchard had distribu-
ted, Scriptures, 4; Tracts, 200; and Elementary Books, 250;
Total, 454.

The little chapel for English service at Oututaunoa, a village
about two miles to the eastward of Wilks’ Harbour, was usually
attended by about 20 persons when there were no ships in the
harbour; at other times the attendance was proportioned to the
number of vessels at anchor. The schools at this out-station
contained 32 children, and 15 adults.

Towards the close of 1835, Mr. Pritchard visited the out-sta-
tions and the Missionaries, at the Marquesas.

BURDER'S POINT.

Mr. Darling’s departure for the Marquesas, in company with
Messrs. Rogerson and Stallworthy, for the purpose of facilitating
their introduction to that new and difficult field of Missionary
enterprise, was announced in the last report. Having effected
the immediate object of his voyage, Mr. Darling returned to
Tahiti in September last, exactly twelve months from the time
of his embarkation. During his absence the station was sup-
plied by the brethren in rotation.

Mr. Darling in a letter dated from his station in October last,
after adverting to the affectionate welcome of the people, and the
principal chief Utami, who had acted like a father to Mrs. Dar-
ling and her children, during his absence, states that, in the



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district, 26 persons had departed this life during that period,
some of whom appeared happy in death. A young chief called
Tunu, who had long made a consistent profession of faith in
Christ, died full of joy, and confiding in the merits of the Saviour.
In the immediate prospect of dissolution, he addressed his wile,
daughter, and surrounding friends, exhorting them to continue
steadfast in the ways of the Lord, declaring that he was ready to
depart, that his redemption was at hand, and that he should be
for ever happy.

Public worship was well attended; the new chapel at the sta-
tion being very generally full.

During his residence at the Marquesas, Mr. Darling collected
materials which he hoped would enable him to render the whole
of the New Testament into the Marquesan dialect ; and, with a
view of still further accelerating Missionary operations in the
Marquesas, Mr. Darling intended to compile an English, Mar-
quesan, and Tahitian vocabulary.

BOGUE TOWN.

The report of this station for 1834, states that there had been,
births, 10; deaths, 4; and marriages, 8. In the Day Schools,
36 children and 125 adults :—Sabbath School, 250. The aver-
age attendance upon public worship was, 500: church members,
125. The old chapel then in use would contain 800. A new
one, about to be opened, was estimated to hold 2800. During
the year 1834, five persons had been admitted to communion,
two had been separated, and one entirely excluded; and from
among those engaged in the insurrection, 21 had been re-admit-
ted to the church.

Mr. Orsmond had distributed, Scriptures, 200; Tracts, 40;
Elementary Books, 100.

By the census which was taken of the Peninsula in May 1834,
it appears the population of Taiarapu was 2820, viz., boys, 684;
girls, 586; total children, 1270; men, 965; women, 585; total
adults, 1540.

After the close of the civil war, the Qucen directed that Taia-
rapu should be divided into two separate districts, viz., Bogue
Town and Paiuma. The latter is more populous than Bogue
Town. This territorial partition has brought within Mr. Ors-
mond’s more direct influence, the whole population of the Penin-



1836. GEORGIAN ISLANDS, i)
sula, having two principal stations, and four branch schools, un-
der native teachers, besides convenient places of worship.

The Missionary continued generally to reside with his family
at Bogue Town, making visits to Paiuma, that the inhabitants of
that part of the district might have the benefit of his instructions,
oversight and care,

In October, 1834, the Directors addressed a letter to the
chiefs of this district, and another to the Church, to the
latter of which an answer has been returned, under date of
August 10, 1835. After expressing regret at the indiscreet part
they had acted in the late civil disturbances, and adverting to
their having taken the lead in Tahiti in the establishment of
Temperance Societies, the writers of the letter remark :—

“ Talarapu is again exerting itself; building good houses ; making good
nets for fish ; and planting food. The May Mecting is held in Taiarapu,
and the children are stimulated in the schools. Our new Chapel is
finished. Pray to the Lord for us: love us still, Behold, by reason of
your love, we know the true God, know how to read Jehovah’s word, and
write this letter,”

ROBY TOWN.

Mr. Henry, while animated by large congregations, had to
mourn over the apparent apathy with which his earnest and
faithful exhortations were received. Sickness had been very
prevalent; but only five members of the Church had been re-
moved by death. Several of Mr. Henry’s family had suffered
from illness, but through mercy had been restored.

Considerable difficulties had been experienced in procuring
suitable teachers for the schools, and in inducing them to perse-
vere in the self-denying labour required. Mr. Henry himself
superintended the adult school, while the charge of the girls’
classes had devolved upon Mrs. Henry, and one of her daughters.

There are three out-stations in connexion with Roby Town ;
viz., Hidia, which may be considered a second principal station;
and Faone and Papeiha, both of which are near the Isthmus.
A deacon of the Church is stationed at each of these places,
who, assisted by others, leads the worship in the chapel, and
superintends the schools.

A substantial new chapel had been erected at Hidia, which
was opened for public worship in July last, on which occasion it
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10 FORTY SECOND REPORT. 1836.
every alternate or third Sabbath at this out-station, when cir-
cumstances would permit.

This venerable Missionary, in a letter dated October last,
remarks, in reference to his own advancing age, and the un-
wholesome atmosphere of his district—

“IT have been strongly advised to remove to the colony with my
family ; but this I cannot see it my duty to do, especially in the present
very trying and critical state of the Mission, when it is assailed from dif-
ferent quarters, and in different ways ; and when the grand enemy is
ready to pour in upon our field of labour like a flood. No: I am in-
clined to remain, and share the troubles and dangers of the Mission, main-
taining the conflict, by the help of God, as long as I am able.”

HAWEIS TOWN.

The Report of this station for 1834, gives the average attend-
ance upon public worship, including the three congregations at
Papara, Papeuriri, and Papeare, 1100. On the last day of
December, 1834, the Church consisted of 398 members. In the
course of the year, 15 had been admitted to communion. Two
had been removed; two re-admitted; and 13 removed to other
Churches. There had been 46 births and deaths, 23 adults
and 14 children; baptized, within the twelvemonth, 53, two of
whom were adults, and the rest infants; 39 marriages had been
solemnized.

The Schools in the three districts were as follows, viz.:—At
Papara, one day-school for children, with 208 scholars; and one
for adults: attendance very fluctuating. In Papeuriri, there is
one children’s school at Araiteva, with seldom less than 50; and
another at Atiteahu, with about 60 learners. The Children’s
School at Papeare numbered 74. There were at all the four
places Sunday Schools, in which 490 children and adults were
instructed.

Mr. Davies had in the course of the year distributed, of the
Psalms and Prophets, 290 copies; ‘Tracts, 150; Catechisms,
&c., 250; Total, 690.

Mr. Davies, at the close of 1834, remarked :—‘‘ We have en-
joyed peace and outward tranquillity. Our large Temperance
Society has done much good.” In October, last year, he stated,
that the congregations, especially on the Sabbath, were large,
and the people attentive; that in the beginning of 1835, six
communicants were added; but that in the course of the year



1836. GEORGIAN ISLANDS. 11

20, chiefly elderly members of the Church, had been removed by
death, most of whom appeared to wait patiently for their depar-
ture, with an humble trust in the Saviour of sinners for the
pardon of all their sins, and acceptance with God. During the
first nine months of the year, 36 infants had been baptized.
The Children’s Schools were well attended, and the number of
scholars in the four schools amounted to about 400. All these
children attend the Sabbath Schools at the four stations. |

No Report of the Tahitian Missionary Society for 1835, has
come to hand.

EIMEO.
BLEST TOWN.

Mr. Simpson, in a letter to the Directors, written in October,
1835, observes :—

“ Tt will, I have no doubt, excite in your hearts thankfulness to God,
‘when I inform you, that for the last six months our congregations have
‘been unusually large. This has not arisen from any coercive measures
hinted at in my last, but from the goodness and unspeakable mercy of Him
who first arrested us in our sinful carecr, and turned our wandering feet in
the ways of peace and holiness. We have five new members joined the
Church, three of whom had wandered long from God in the search of hap-
piness, and have now found it, and trust in the blood of Christ. Others
are inquiring their way to Zion with their faces thitherward ; and nearly
all the adults pay close attention to the word of everlasting life.”

Mr. Simpson also mentions a corresponding increase in the
Schools, both of adults and children.

In the five Day Schools for children were 244 scholars, and in
the four Day Schools for adults 156 scholars.

Mr.jSimpson had distributed, Portions of Scriptures, 26;
Tracts, 104; Elementary Books, 200; Total, 330.

The Church, at the date above referred to, consisted of 260
members, including four deacons. One man had been baptized,
and one was a candidate for communion, One had been re-ad-
mitted, and two had removed to other churches. Six communi-
cants had been removed by death. The congregation statedly
attending on public worship averaged between 600 and 700.

There had been—births, 23; deaths, adults, 18; children,
4—22; marriages celebrated, 15.

Mr. Simpson refers to the beneficial effect which had resulted
from the disuse of ardent spirits in Kimeo.

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12 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
sugar-cane on a limited scale. The people generally cultivated
vegetables, which they dispose of to the ships touching at the
island.

South Sea Academy.

No report has been received of this Institution.

Mr. Armitage, who removed to Rarotogna in September,
1833,* returned to Tahiti on the 27th of January, 1835, where
he remained till the month of November; when, accompanied
by his wife and children, he left the South Seas, and in the ship
Stratford, Captain Lock, sailed for London, where he arrived
with his family on the 2nd of March last.

GRIFFIN-TOWN.

Mr. Blossom has continued to superintend the Native Schools
at this and the neighbouring out-stations, Maatea, Haumi,
Papeari. The School at Griffin Town contains 25 boys and
30 girls; and at the other places mentioned, from 20 to 30
children in each school. Between 150 and 200 children thus
receive instruction. The native schoolmasters are remiss in
teaching the children to read, but apply themselves with great
success in teaching them to repeat from memory. Mr. Blossom
mentions, in a letter dated in October last, that the children had
then lately repeated the whole of the Epistle tothe Romans very
correctly, and had commenced the Ist to the Corinthians.

From the Eimeoan Missionary Society no report has been re-
ceived.

MAIAOITI.

No report has been received from this interesting out-station ;
for the year 1835, but the Directors have received with much
concern, by Mr. Armitage, an account of the death of Auna, the
faithful and devoted native teacher, who, for many years, had
charge of the Church and people.

SOCIETY (or teewarp) ISLANDS.

Places. STATIONS. Missionaries.

Huanine . . . Faré Harbour . . Cuartes Banrr.
RaraTEA . . . UOtumaoro . « Joun Wintiams.t

Auvrino, a Native Teacher.
TAIIAA » . « Vattoaré . . A Native Teacher.
Boranora . . . Beulah . + Gerorce Pratt.
Mavritr ....... . . . Lwo Native Teachers.
* Vide Rep. 1835. Page 12. + At present in England.



1836. SOCIETY ISLANDS. 13
HUAHINE.

Mr. Barff, in reporting the state of his mission for the year
1834, observes, that, although he had, in voyages to the
Navigators’ Islands, Raiatea and Maiaoiti, been absent from the
station almost half the year, the spiritual interests of the people
had not suffered. The services had been performed during his
absence by the deacons of the Church, occasionally assisted by
Auna, the late excellent Teacher at Maiaoiti. Mr. Platt had
also spent a short time at Huahiné, preaching and administering
the ordinances.

At the close of 1834, the Church consisted of 301 communi-
cants. During that year, 6 had been admitted, 12 separated, 6
excommunicated, 14 re-admitted, 9 removed by death, and 2 to
other churches. One adult female and 23 children had been
baptized, and 6 individuals were proposed as candidates for com-
munion. Mr. Barff remarks, that though many of the aged church
members had been called away, he had the happiness to see their
places filled up from among the young, who had been trained in
the school. Among those who had finished their course, was the
Queen of Huahiné, Maihara, who died after a few days illness,
on the 16th of December, 1834. Mr. Barff was absent at the
time, but the following simple statement in reference to her
departure, will be read with interest :—

“She continued to maintain great composure of mind, and told those
around her not to weep on her account; that she was ready. She
directed them to read a certain portion of the Scriptures, and pray for her,
that God would manifest himself to her in the last struggle : shortly after
which she died in peace.”

The congregation attending the preaching of the word varies
from 500 to 1000 persons, and occasionally, to 1200. The
fluctuation is occasioned by the necessary absence of the people
for the cultivation of their lands. Births had been 23, and deaths
11; of which 9 were adults.

Schools.—In the Children’s were 305, and in the Adult’s 250
scholars ; both children and adults attended the Sabbath School.
The children made good progress in reading, writing, &c. A
new, substantial, and convenient School-house was in course of
erection.

The state of the island is in general improving. Not only
have the Church-members engaged to abstain from the use of
ardent spirits altogether, but at a public meeting held by the



14 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
chiefs and inhabitants, on the 3rd of March, 1835, it was resolved
to exclude entirely the use of and the traffic in spirits in
| Huahiné, as in Tahiti. New houses are building, much land is
| under cultivation, and considerable trade is carried on with the
numerous ships that call at the island.

Of an edition of the Society’s First Spelling-Book, 10,000
copies has been printed. The distribution of books had
amounted to 53 copies of the Scriptures, 200 tracts, and several
hundred elementary books. The Huahiné Auxiliary Missionary
Society held its Anniversary on the 6th and 9th of May, 1830.
Forty-six speakers addressed the meeting. The subscriptions
amounted to 1829 measures of oil.

RAIATEA.

Mr. Williams still continues in England, usefully employed
in promoting the interests of the Society.

The Directors regret that they have been unable to send a
Missionary to fill the station at Raiatea. The brethren Barff
and Platt have alternately visited the island, preaching and
administering the ordinances to the people. There is, however,
reason to fear that the state of this mission is greatly deterior-
ated, and requires the activity, prudence, and perseverance of a
truly-devoted Missionary.

TAHAA.

No Report of this deserted station has reached the Directors,
except that the orphan Church had for the missionary year
1834-35, contributed 80 measures of oil in subscriptions to the
Missionary Society.

A new chapel, built by the people, was opened by Mr. Barff on
the 13th of May, 1835. It is 22 feet by 8. The Raiatean Mis-
slonary meeting was held on the 15th of the same month. The
subscriptions amounted to 500 measures of oil.

BORABORA.

In the early part of last year, Mr. Platt stated that the con-
sequences of the late war and its attendant evils, were still very
severely felt. The conduct of its chiefs was injurious to them-
selves and to the people. Drunkenness and debauchery had
brought many to a premature death, and rendered others both
unwilling and unfit to attend to instruction. Actual hostilities



1836. HERVEY ISLANDS. 15
had now ceased for nearly a year, and peace, it was hoped, would
continue, since the formerly contending parties, the kings of Bora-
bora and Raiatea, had met on terms of friendship; and the
Missionary looked forward, with prayerful anxiety, to the time
when the Lord would graciously revive his work among the
people.

The Church consisted of 84 members. There were 21 candi-
dates for communion. During the year 1834, three had been
admitted to communion, and six received from other churches;
three had been separated, one re-admitted, two removed to other
churches, and nine by death: 14 children had been baptized.

The average attendance at public worship was 250. There
had been 14 births, and 17 deaths: of whom 9 were adults:
21 marriages had been celebrated.

The School for children had 60 scholars. That for adults
had entirely ceased. The children’s school was beginning to
flourish. On the Sabbath more children attend school than in
the week.

The Temperance Society had been revived, but comprehended
only a dozen members. The Missionary Auxiliary Society had
also been re-organized, though its members were but few.

A small number of Scriptures, Tracts, and Elementary Books,
amounting to 55 copies had been distributed.

HERVEY ISLANDS.
STATIONS. Missionaries.
RAROTONGA Nogatangiia . Crarces PITMAN.
Titikaveha (out-station) Ko-Iro, Native Teacher.
Avaruu . . . Aaron Buzacortr.
Arorangi . . . Paperna, Native Teacher.
AITUTAKA . . . Three Native Tahitian Teachers.
MITIARO . . - One ditto “
ATIU . . . Three do. ‘
MavtTli . . . One do. “
Manata (or Mancrea) . . . Three do. “
RAROTONGA.
NGATANGIIA.
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as to render it indispensably necessary for him to remove to
Tahiti, for medical advice. He left Rarotonga on the 27th of
May, last year, and arrived at Eimeo on the 14th of June,
accompanied by Mrs. Pitman. They susbequently proceeded to
Tahiti, where they resided in September last. When Mr. Pit-
man left the island, the stations were peculiarly prosperous.

The Association of Inquirers, at the end of 1834, contained
G63 members at Ngatangiia. ‘The Church consisted of 33 com-
municants, all of whom were actively employed in evangelical
labours. The Sabbath services in the chapel were attended by
nearly 3000 hearers. Mr. Pitman, when his voice failed him
through illness, was assisted in the pulpit by a very promising
and intelligent young man, a native of Ngatangiia, of the name
of Maretu, excepting when Mr. Buzacott was able to take the
services.

The candidates for baptism have been attended to, since Mr.
Pitman’s departure, by Tupe, who meets them once a week for
conversation and prayer.

The Children’s Schools at Ngatangiia and Titikaveka, contain
togethcr upwards of 1490 children, and are well attended.
Three of these young persons, who attended Mr. Pitman’s quar-
terly meeting with the teachers of his schools for conversation
on the Scriptures, have proposed themselves as candidates for
communion.

Mr. Pitman had proceeded with his translation of the Old
Testament, parts of which are nearly ready for the press. He
had also translated a tract of Rev. Caesar Malan, entitled, ‘‘ Good
Boys,” or ‘ Examine yourselves ;” and Mr, Knill’s tract on the
Death of his Son, of which 300 copies were to be printed.

TITIKAVEKA.—(OUT-STATION.)

_ At the request of the people, Iro has been settled at this sta-
tion, and is much respected. Iro’s eldest son has been appointed
his father’s assistant. The Society of Inquirers at this station,
amounted, at the close of 1834, to 239 members, being an increase
in number of 199 in one year. It is pleasing to observe, that
both the chapel and the schools at this out-station, are well at-
tended, and that there werc in September last several candidates
for baptism. The Children’s School contains upwards of 490
scholars, and is in a flourishing state.



1836. HERVEY ISLANDS. 17
AVARUA.

This station presents a no less cheering aspect than those of
Ngatangiia and Titakaveka. Mr. Buzacott states, that the pros-
pect of usefulness is very great. At the close of 1834, the church
consisted of 20 members. There were seven candidates for com-
munion, and one for baptism. The number of adults baptized
from November 1833, to December 1834, was 47. The people
commenced a new chapel in January 1835, and in the month of
May it was finished. It is an excellent building, 120 feet by 48,
with gallery all round, and pewed throughout. The congregation
usually attending the services, amounts to 1500.

Twenty couples had been united in marriage in the course of
1834.

The Schools were in a prosperous state. The Children’s School
had 1000 scholars, and in the School for Adults were 450.

Since Mr. Barff had taken a printing-press to Rarotonga,
Mr. Buzacott had completed a Catechism, written by Mr. Pit-
man, and a Hymn-book. A young native afforded him much
assistance in the work.

Mr. Armitage, who remained in Rarotonga from October
1833 to January 1835, succeeded in introducing cotton-spinning
and cloth-weaving at that island. This branch of industry has
been established at all the stations; and before the end of 1834,
the people had spun and woven upwards of 330 yards of cotton-
cloth. The Chief at Avarua seldom wears any other clothes
than those manufactured in the island. A large quantity of cot-
ton has been planted. The people at Avarua had built fifty new
plastered houses.

ARORANGI.

Papeiha, the native Teacher, continues diligent in his work.
The congregation averages 1000 every Sabbath. A Christian
church was formed at this station, in December 1834. It con-
sists of eight members. At the close of that year there were
three candidates for communion, and eight for baptism. The
number of baptized, during the year, was sixteen.

The Children’s School contained 510, and the Adults’ School
250 scholars. The progress made in reading and writing is en-
couraging. At Arorangi the people have erected upwards of
fifty neatly plastered houses.

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The Rarotonga Mission seems to be one of the most favoured
with the Divine blessing of any in the South Seas. The Chiefs
and people are kind to their teachers, and live in harmony among
themselves. Vital godliness appears to be increasing, and the
natives seem to value their privileges. The number of inquirers
increases ; and those natives employed as assistants, possess su-
perior abilities. In a temporal point of view, the little commu-
nity, amounting to 7000 persons, advance in civilization as ra-
pidly as their peculiar situation will admit. May the Lord gra-
ciously preserve them, and establish them in the faith and purity
of the Gospel. And may no enemy be permitted to enter, to
mar or destroy his work among them.

From Aitutake, Mauti, and Mitiaro, no report has been re-
ceived,

ATIU.

My. Pitman, on his voyage from Rarotonga to Eimeo, visited
this and the island Manaia. At Atiu much disaffection had been
created by an individual in authority in the island, with whom
Mr. Pitman remonstrated. Mr. Pitman preached to the people,
baptized three children, and administered the Lord’s Supper to
the teachers, their wives, and a few natives,

MANAIA.

At Manaia Mr. Pitman found a better state of things, although
want of unanimity among the wives of the native teachers had
impeded the work of instruction. Mr. Pitman opened a new
chapel, erected, with much labour, by the people, whose roof
reminded him of the old English cathedrals. The Teachers,
Davida and Foaruea, assisted at the service. The people were
exceedingly attentive, and apparently desirous to understand
what was delivered. ‘The Manaians appear exceedingly mild,
affable, and kind; but the station requires much judicious atten-
tion.

AUSTRAL ISLANDS.

These islands were visited by Mr. Orsmond in the early part
of 1834, and by Mr. Pritchard in July 1835. Mr. Orsmond’s
entire report has come to hand; but, of Mr. Pritchard’s, only
that which relates to Raivavai, Tubuat, and Rapa.



1836. AUSTRAL ISLANDS, 19
RAIVAVAL.

When Mr. Orsmond visited this island, he computed the po-
pulation at somewhat more than 200 persons, who had made but
little progress in the Christian life. Mr. Pritchard, who thought
the islanders might amount to nearly 300, did not find them
more improved than they had been found by the former visiter.
The work of instruction had been but indifferently pursued, and
few could read. Patii and Teava, the two native teachers, re-
sided at separate stations. At Patii’s a very handsome chapel
had been built. The subscriptions for six years, to the Society,
which, at the people’s request, Mr. Pritchard received and
brought away, consisted of 243 carved paddles, and 100 spears.

TUBUAI.

At the time Mr. Orsmond touched at this island, he found the
people solicitous to act consistently with their profession of the
Gospel. While Mr. Orsmond remained at Tubuai, he baptized
three adults, and twenty-three infants. A hurricane had de-
stroyed a great number of houses a short time previous to Mr.
Orsmond’s visit.

Mr. Pritchard ascertained that the teacher and his wife had
laboured diligently, and not in vain. The Children’s School
consisted of about 53 boys and girls, who had learnt their cate-
chisms well, and could repeat large portions correctly. When
examined, they answered promptly, and, in general, correctly.
Mr, Pritchard administered the Lord’s Supper to about 30 mem-
bers ; and one candidate was admitted. Most of the adults learn
to write on sand. The greater number of the young men and
women are able to read the Scriptures. The teacher’s wife ap-
peared to be very useful among the females; and the people were
improving.

RIMATARA.

The teacher’s name is Farava. Mr. Orsmond found 94 adults,
and 111 children on the islands. He was surprised to find this
people read with remarkable fluency and correctness, and that
even aged men and women had acquired the art of reading well.
Two sailing-boats had been buiult.

RURUTU.

At the time of Mr. Orsmond’s visit, there was no native teacher

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on this island. The outward circumstances of the people seemed
comfortable, and their houses neat in appearance. They ex-
pressed great desire to increase in knowledge, but were unwilling
to be taught by native teachers. Mr. Orsmond administered the
Lord’s Supper to a church consisting of 109 members, and bap-
tism to 45 infants. A Temperance Society was formed, in which
the people cheerfully joined; and they were amply supplied with
the Scriptures, and religious books, for which there was a great
demand.
RAPA.

In February, 1834, Mr. Orsmond found three teachers in this
island; viz. Hota, Mahana, and Hape, who had laboured with
great fidelity. Many of the people could read well, and there
were 42 persons who had waited two years to be admitted to the
communion. Mr. Orsmond received them, and administered the
Lord’s Supper to the Church. A Temperance Society was af-
terwards formed, in which 196 persons joined. The demand for
books was very great. When Mr. Pritchard last year visited this
island, he found the children well acquainted with the Assembly’s
Catechism; but the people generally had made little proficiency.
Great mortality had prevailed in the island, and considerably
reduced the number of its inhabitants.

FIJI ISLANDS.
No report has come to hand repecting the native Teachers sta-
tioned in this group of islands.
MARQUESAS.
STATIONS. Missionaries.
Gronce STALLWORTHY.
St. Christina or Tahuata. . . . Joun Ropcerson.
Davin Dar _ine, pro tem.
Four Native Tahitian Teachers.

The Missionaries with their companions, who left Tahiti on
the 11th of September, 1834, arrived at St. Christina on the
6th of October following. They took up their station at Vaitahu,
under the protection of the principal Chief Totete, who gave
them land on which to build their habitation. They have erected
a good house, and enclosed a portion of land for the cultivation



1836. NAVIGATORS’ ISLANDS. 21
of vegetables, especially potatoes. Totete has uniformly mani-
fested kindness towards them, and allowed them to gather bread-
fruit from his own trees. The people have behaved more peace-
ably than was anticipated. Few articles had been stolen, but
they were reluctant to furnish the Missionaries with pigs for
food, always expecting to receive exorbitant prices, and mostly
asking for muskets and powder in payment, articles which the
Missionaries neither possess, nor would deem it right to use as
articles for barter.

The Missionaries have been allowed regularly to hold public

worship, in the native tongue, twice on the sabbath. The con-
gregation assembled under the shadowing boughs of a large tree.
At first these congregations were numerous, but after the no-
velty had ceased, and the natives began to find that their at-
tendance was not rewarded by presents, the attendance decreased.
Upwards of 70 persons, chiefly women and girls, have given in
their names as applicants for books, and as being desirous of in-
struction in reading. Some of them are engaged in learning
to read.
_ Mr. Darling and his brethren have made two exploratory tours,
on the last of which, in February, 1835, they also visited the
island of Dominica: They found the people friendly, willing to
receive them, and to give them a hearing.

Mr. Darling, in February, last year, finished his Translation
of the Gospel of St. John, in Marquesan, and was proceeding
with that of St. Luke, intending, before his return to Tahiti, to
finish the Acts of the Apostles also.

As far as the Missionaries are enabled to judge, the popula-
tion of this field for Christian exertion seems to amount—at
Tahuata, 1400; Dominica, 4000; Magdalena, 1500; probable
total, 6900.

NAVIGATORS’ (or Samoa) ISLANDS.

To this field, which since 1830 has been occupied by Native
Teachers, the Directors have, in the course of the past year, sent
out the following Missionaries: viz. Charles Hardie, Alexander
Macdonald, Thomas Heath, William Mills, Archibald Wright
Murray, and George Barnden. These brethren, five of whom
are married, sailed from Gravesend on the 7th of November,
1835, in the “‘ Dunnottar Castle,” Capt. Patterson, for the So-
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No regular account has been received by the Directors re-
specting the labours of the Native Teachers; but it has been
stated that there were 30 places of worship in all the islands, and
upwards of 5000 individuals receiving Christian instruction, in
various degrees, from Native Teachers.

The Rev. Samuel Marsden, of Parramatta, whose warm and
deep interest in the prosperity of the Society’s South Sea Mis-
sion remains unabated, still continues to perform valuable gra-
tuitous services in its behalf, which the Directors gratefully ac-
knowledge.

ULTRA GANGES.
Stations. Missionartes.

Cnina . Canton . . (Vacant.)

LEANG-A-FA,

KEUH-A-GANG, ¢ Nat. Assistants.
Matacca Malacca . . Josiau Hueues, Joun Evans, Samvuer Dyer.
SINGAPORE Singapore . . Samvuect Wo rr.
PINANG George Town . Tuomas Beicuton, Evan Davies,

W. H. Mrepuvurst, Wma. Youne. Junr., As-
JAVA Batavia. . sistant; Micnart Sano, Reader; Lucas

Monrton, Zract Distributor.

The necessity and importance of increased efforts on behalf of
China, have been distinctly and forcibly brought under the no-
tice of the friends of Missions during the past year. Few of the
difficulties attending the work are removed, but the actual en-
couragements are as numerous and cheering as they have ever
been; yet the churches of Christ have furnished no successor to
the revered and honoured Morrison, whose removal from his re-
sponsible and arduous post, it was the mournful duty of the Di-
rectors to report at the last Meeting of the Society. No disciples
of the Redeemer, in the seminaries of learning and piety through-
out our land, have, in dependance on Divine aid, declared their
readiness to occupy this important post among the high places of
the field.

The Directors deeply regret their inability to carry into effect
the Resolution adopted shortly after the last General Meeting,
to send out six additional labourers to this quarter of the world,
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1836. CHINA. 23
The persecution of the Native Christians has been continued
with great activity and perseverance on the part of the native au-
thorities. Afa is still in exile; and though some, who were in
prison when the last Report was rendered, have been liberated,
the son of Agang, Afa’s assistant, had been seized, and was in
confinement when the last accounts received were forwarded.
But, though thus exercised with trials in Canton, the state of
Malacca, and some of the stations is peculiarly cheering.

Nearly two years ago the Directors instructed their esteemed
brother, Mr. Medhurst, to proceed to China, and, if practicable,
make a voyage along the coast, for the purpose of ascertaining
the actual extent of facilities for more direct intercourse with the
people. It is now their privilege to inform the friends of the
Society, that the voyage has been performed, and the substance
of its results received, the more ample particulars of which are
expected by Mr. Medhurst, whose early arrival in this country
is calculated upon.

Greater difficulties than was apprehended have been expe-
rienced in obtaining unobjectionable means of access to the coasts
of China; and the expectations partially cherished, that the mis-
sionary of the cross might penetrate the interior of the country,
are found to have been delusive; but the operations of the So-
ciety, in this direction, during the year now closed, are justly
regarded as highly important, in relation to the future efforts of
the church on behalf of China. The accounts received, in rela-
tion to the facilities for introducing the Gospel, though less fa-
vourable than many who are deeply concerned for the welfare of
the Chinese may have anticipated, are explicit and correct; and
point out distinctly the channels, through which, by the Divine
blessing, our efforts may be made with the greatest prospects of
success.

CHINA.

Mr. Medhurst arrived at Macao in the middle of June last,
and, in narrating his proceedings observes :—

“In conformity with your wish, and my own desire, I began immediately
on my arrival to make inquiries about a voyage up the coast, but found
that there were no vessels proceeding thither, but opium ships, in one of
which I was offered a passage last month. On consulting with my best
friends, and weighing the matter in my own mind, I came to the resolution
not to embark in such vessels, and rather to relinquish all idea of going up
the coast than connect myself and the object I had in view with such
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despaired of accomplishing my design, a vessel (the Huron) arrived, consigned
to our friends Messrs. Olyphant and Co., which they had chartered for the
season, and which, as they had no particular engagement for till the tea
season came in, they were willing to give up for a Missionary expedition to
the north-east coast of China, provided we paid all extra expenses con-
nected with the trip.”

On the 26th of August Mr. Medhurst embarked, accompanied
by the Rev. Edwin Stevens, American Missionary. Landing at
the Shantung promontory, they proceeded through several vil-
lages, distributing books and conversing with the people, for
nearly three weeks. ‘Thence they proceeded to Shang-hae, in
the province of Keang-soo, and subsequently to Che-Keang and
Fokien ; going on shore at different places in all these provinces,
and distributing books, without hindrance. Towards the north,
the people evinced some reluctance to receive books; but in the
south they were very desirous of obtaining them.

“ In no instance,” observes Mr. Medhurst, “have we been injured or in-
sulted, nor even ordered away; only, on one occasion, an old General, in
Shantung, advised us to relinquish such expeditions, as they would occasion
us much trouble and expense; and, in his opinion, were quite unneces-
sary.”

Mr. Medhurst, and his esteemed colleague, returned in safety
to Lintin in the end of October; and, speaking of his voyage,—
the first ever made along the north-east coast of a decidedly Mis-
slonary character,—the ship containing nothing but rice or pro-
visions, and Christian books, Mr. Medhurst writes as follows :—

“ The result of the trial has been, that the coast of China is perfectly
accessible at every point, from the borders of Cochin China to Manchow
Tartary, for a mere visit on shore, and a ramble through the villages, in or-
der to distribute tracts, and converse with the people. Civility will always
be met with: in most instances, an eagerness for books will be observed,
and sometimes the most hearty good-will experienced. The Mandarins
told me repeatedly, that their orders from government were, always to treat
strangers with politeness ; and to supply them with necessaries, at the pub-
lic expense ; but to get them away as soon as possible. Thus myriads of
tracts and Bibles may be poured into China at any time and place ; but
the stay of the distributor must be brief, and his intercourse with the people
extremely confined. 1 think it entirely out of the question for a Mission-
ary to think of taking up his residence in any part of China, except Canton,
or to penetrate far into the interior by roads or rivers: indeed, I question
whether he would be allowed to remain on shore more than a few days
without molestation, Diurnal visits, therefore, in different places, at cer-
tain intervals, just to distribute books, and depart, seem to be all that we
can attempt, at present, along the coast of China. Still this is much ; and,
when we consider what was effected in Europe, by means of books, at the



1836. CHINA. 5
period of the Reformation, we cannot doubt that suitable publications, judi-
ciously distributed, will, in the end, do something towards reforming and
enlightening the inhabitants of this extensive coast. The undertaking is,
however, difficult ; sometimes dangerous ; and at all times expensive. The
Directors will, 1 trust, readily perceive, that the object was altogether
worthy the expense ; for, independently of the circulation of 6000 por-
tions of the Scriptures, and 12,000 tracts, the information procured, and
the experience obtained, will be of essential importance in conducting Mis-
sionary operations, in this quarter, in future. The pleasing results will, I
hope, induce the undertaking of similar operations, in successive years, until
some effect be produced on the population of this vast empire.”

The voyage of Mr. Medhurst and his companions, appears to
have increased the jealousy of the Chinese officers; and, shortly
after the return of the Huron, viz. on the 10th of November, an
edict was received at Canton, from the Imperial Court at Pekin,
to which her visits at different places on the coast had been re-
ported. This edict, which charged the voyagers with evincing a
wish “ to distribute foreign books designing to seduce men with
lies,” which is described as ‘‘ a most strange and astonishing pro-
ceeding,” declares, that ‘if they again indulge their own desires,
and act thus irregularly, they (viz. all the foreigners) must be
immediately driven out of the port, and no longer allowed com-
mercial intercourse ;” and adds: ‘‘ It will be found hard to trans-
gress the statutes of government: let them not involve them-
selves in guilt and criminality, nor give themselves occasion for
future repentance.”

The effect which this edict may have on any future attempts
to visit the coasts for Missionary purposes, yet remains to be
seen; but we know that the Supreme Ruler among the nations
hath declared,—J will work, and who shall hinder or turn it
back?

Leang-A-fa remains at Malacca; and the Rev. J. Evans bears
a most satisfactory testimony to his useful labours at the College.

The most recent communication from Mr. Medhurst men-
tions, that the persecution of the printers of Christian books is
still continued; and that Keuh-a-gang had very narrowly
escaped apprehension. He was then on board a ship at Lintin;
but his son had fallen into the hands of the police, and would
with difficulty be rescued.

The number of books circulated during 1834 was much greater
than in any previous year. In the province and city of Canton,
40,000 tracts and portions of Scripture were circulated. Among
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5,900 sets of the Scripture Lessons, also in five volumes; and
5000 sheet tracts. Besides these, 100 sets (500 volumes) of the
Scripture Lessons have been sent to the province of Kwangse ;
and 400 sets (2000 volumes) to the east coast; the same number
to Singapore and Bankok. These are in addition to those distri-
buted by Mr. Medhurst on his voyage to the North, making al-
together 62,500 tracts and portions of Scripture.

The field of labour in Canton, though comparatively circum-
scribed, is such as to call most urgently for increased labours.
The Directors cannot but repeat their regret that they have not
been enabled to send out any Missionaries to prosecute the la-
bours which their much-honoured friend and coadjutor, Dr. Mor-
rison, had so auspiciously commenced, and so devotedly pursued.

The son of our departed brother, who has been enriched, by
the Giver of all grace, with an eminent measure of those endow-
ments which distinguished his honoured father, has rendered im-
portant services to the Mission in its present circumstances of
trial and comparative destitution.

Much has been already effected; “ but what,” as Mr. J. R.

Morrison asks,
“jis this among the millions of Chinese to whom the Gospel is to be
preached? Where are the Christian Schools and Colleges ;—the thou-
sands of pastors and of teachers, who are needed for so great a multitude?
And where are the millions of Christian books and Bibles to supply all
these numerous families? Darkness covers the land, and gross darkness
the people. Idolatry, superstition, fraud, falsehood, cruelty and oppres-
sion, every where predominate ; and iniquity, like a mighty flood, is ex-
tending far and wide its desolations. But, thanks be to God! the promul-
gation of the Gospel has been commenced ; and, by his grace, we trust the
work will go on until its triumphs are complete.”

May the Lord hasten it in his time!

MALACCA.

Anxious to promote the efficiency of the stations more closely
bordering on China, the Directors instructed Mr. Dyer to remove
from Pinang to Malacca, where he has joined Mr. Evans in the
Chinese department of the Mission; and though co-operating in
all the general operations of the station, he has taken charge of
the printing-establishment; Mr. Evans retaining the superintend-
ence of the college. Mr. Dyer arrived at Malacca on the 26th
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Preaching has been continued every sabbath in English, Chi-
nese, Malay, and Portuguese, to attentive congregations ; and also
on most of the week evenings, in different parts of the town. To
the Chinese congregation, which averages about 250 in the
Mandarin, Fohkien and Canton dialects. The Bible class of
Chinamen continues to afford much encouragement; and the
teachers avail themselves of the explanation they receive at the
class, to communicate it to their pupils.

Three Malabars have been baptized and admitted to commu-
munion : their conduct is, in every respect, worthy of their profes-
sion. ‘Three Chinese have also been admitted to the church;
two of whom were students in the college, and the other a printer.
The entire number baptized during the year is eight adults and
two children. There are seven candidates who are pursuing a
course of preparatory instruction. Three of them, Mr. Evans
expected to baptize shortly after the date of his last communica-
tions.

Schools.—The numbers are as follow, Chinese, four Boys
Schools, 170 scholars; three girls schools, 60 scholars; Total,
230 Chinese. Malay, boys’ and girls’ schools, 5; scholars, 150.
The female department is under the superintendence of Mrs.
Evans, whose most sanguine expectations are surpassed by the
pleasing results of these efforts. Christian books are used in all
the schools, which are examined by Mr. vans once a week; and
visited daily by some of the college students. The senior class
in each school reads the New Testament.

Respecting the Girl’s School, Mr. KI. writes as follows :—

“T could extend female education much more, had Ifunds. I wish the
ladies in England would interest themselves about the Chinese females.
If they were eye-witnesses of their degradation, they would surely exert
themselves on their behalf. Last year I had three schools, containing up-
wards of 100 girls ; but was obliged to close one for want of funds. I trust,
however, that renewed supplics from England will enable me to re-open it.”
The females, in addition to reading and writing their own lan-
guage, are making considerable progress in plain and ornamental
needle-work.

Since the establishment of the Malay schools by Mr. Hughes,
48 children have left, who have been taught to read the Scriptures
fluently.

Printing and Distribution of Books ——In this branch of Mis-



28 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
sionary operations, more has been done than in any preceding
year. The following books &c. have been printed:—In Chinese,
Gospels, 17,800 ; complete copies of the Scriptures, 600; Testa-
ments, 150; Tracts, 40,956. Tracts,in Malay, 2000; in Portu-
guese, 1000; Total, 43,956 ; making a total of 62,506 books and
tracts. Of these, 8000 Tracts, and 2000 Gospels were distribu-
ted in the Malacca district. The others had been sent to China,
Siam, Singapore, Batavia, and Pinang, with the exception of the
Malay and Portuguese, which were shortly to be distributed.
Blocks have been cut for two Chinese Tracts.

The brethren have been greatly aided by the labours of their
converts ; respecting one of whom Mr. Evans writes :—

“ Besides Leang-A-fa, who is very useful among his countrymen, I have
another Chinese christian, whom I baptized about four months past; and
who is quite as valuable as Afa. He goes daily from school to school,
conversing with the children: before and after school-hours, he is among
the adults : as far as I am able to judge, he is a most zealous and sincere
christian. It is not more than nine months since he arrived here from the
interior of China, and was directed by Providence to our chapel one Sab-
bath mornining when I was preaching to the Chinese from John iii, on the
necessity of regeneration.”

The Lord is not leaving his servants without witness of his
presence and favour, and, on a general view of the station, Mr.
Evans states :—

“ There will have been a greater number of Chinese baptized at Malacca
this year, than during any former year since the commencement of the sta-
tion. I trust this is a proof that the Lord is with us; and that he owns
and blesses our feeble labours. If one soul is of more value than the
whole world, surely eight souls in one year, and, perhaps, more, must be an
abundant recompense for what has been expended on the Chinese Mission.
Our number of Chinese christians is now nearly 30. Those whom I have
baptized adorn the gospel of our Lord and Saviour. I trust the Lord has
chosen them as part of the first-fruits of China. They are now ready to go
forth as preachers of the gospel to their countrymen. Their knowledge
of Scripture is extraordinary. This arises from their constant and daily
study. I trust we shall have from among the College youths, some evan-
gelists for China, who will soon be ready to go forth as heralds of sal-
vation to their benighted countrymen. May the Lord increase their num-
ber daily.”

Anglo-Chinese College.—The report of this institution for 1834,
states, that the total number of those who have finished their
education, and gone forth into public life, since its commence-
ment, is 40. Some of these are sincere christians, and are



1836. SINGAPORE—PINANG, 29
actively employed in making known the gospel to their country-
men; and all are useful and respectable members of society.

From the press have been issued, since its establishment, seve-
ral thousand copies of the Gospels; some hundred copies of the
Scriptures complete; and nearly 500,000 volumes of Tracts.*

The present number of students in the college is 60, being
more than at any former period. Divine Service is held daily in
the college-hall, when 70 persons generally attend.

SINGAPORE.

The Rev. Samuel Wolfe, appointed to this station, sailed in
the Duke of Sussex, Captain Horsman, on the 8th of May, 1835,
and arrived at Singapore on the 26th of September following,
where he is preparing to enter fully on his labours as a Mission-
ary to the Chinese.

PINANG.

Preaching.—The Malay services have been continued, at the
usual seasons during the week; and the people have been visited
for conversation, and the distribution of books. The English
congregation, on Sundays and Wednesdays, consists of about 70.
The communicants have increased to 20. In addition to the
Ladies’ Bible Class, containing 29, one has been formed for
gentlemen; the number of whom is, at present,8. These weekly
meetings are attended with great interest.

A Temperance Society has been formed, including 30 members,
some of whom were previously addicted to intoxication. Inti-
mately connected with the formation of this Society, is the re-
vival of weekly religious meetings among the soldiers in Fort
Cornwallis, with the decided approbation of their oflicers.

A Bible class for the European artillery is held within the
Fort; and a weekly prayer-meeting, conducted by the soldiers
themselves. The efforts made on behalf of this class of the popu-
Jation, appear to have been rendered instrumental in the con-
version of three individuals.

Two pious military officers from Burmah, are now residing at
Pinang; and have much assisted the Missionaries by their co-op-
eration, especially in the Burmese village, in the neighbourhood
of George Town, where a congregation of 30 persons is some-
times collected.

* A more detailed account of this institution was given in the Society's Monthly
Chronicle for November 1835.



30 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.

Schools.—Both the Malay and Chinese are in an encouraging

state. The Malay are six, containing 158 children; and the

Chinese four, containing 77 ; making a total of 10 schools and

235 children. All attend instruction on the Sabbath; together

with 22 Europeans. The number in the Sunday-school is 257.

The boys in all the Schools read the Old Testament.
Distribution of Books.

Copies. Copies.

Bibles, Malay . . . . . 72 | Scripture Catechism, Malay 1080

Arabic . ... . 5 | Sheet Tracts, Ditto . . . 2232

Testaments, Malay . . . . 414 | Various Tracts, Ditto. . . 2060

Arabic. . . . 3] English Tracts . . . . . 225

Portions of Scripture, Malay . 111 | Chinese Ditto . . . . .1110

Tamil . 187 | Ditto School Books . . . 200

Chinese. 10 —

Hymns, Malay . . - . . 498 ‘Total 10,175

Poem, Ditto. . . . . 1495 ——.
“The Right Way,” Ditto. . 478

Printing.

Copies. Copies.

Malay Hymns . . . . .3000 | Tract on Heaven, Chinese . 700

Ditto Poem. . . . . +. 2000 | Scripture Lessons . . . . 38500

Ditto Catechism . . . .1500 | Easy Lessons . . . . . 2000

“ John Knill,” Malay . . .1000 | First Lessons for Schools. . 7000

Religion of the Bible . . . 1500 | Matthew, Chap. vi. and vii. . 1200

Fourth Commandment . .1500 —

Ten Commandments . . . 2000 Total 30,900

Beatitudes . . . . «. . 2000 —__——
“ Believe on the Lord Jesus.” 2000

The last four books have been printed for use in the schools;
which have greatly improved since their introduction.

One of the Malay schoolmasters is composing a Tract in fa-
vour of the Gospel. Mr. Beighton has been visited by a Malay
merchant from Province Wellesley, which is estimated to contain
not fewer than 50,000 Malays. ‘Testaments and Tracts had been
widely distributed among these people; and this merchant re-
quested a further supply ; assuring the Missionary that he himself
believed the Gospel, that the books were carefully read, espe-
cially the Poem and Tracts illustrative of the Scriptures; and
that they were the subject of general conversation.

Several Mohamedans are anxious to read the laws of Moses, of
which their only present knowledge is derived from allusions to
them in the Koran. Mr. Medhurst’s ‘“ Harmony of the Four



1836. BATAVIA. 31
Gospels” is peculiarly adapted to the Chinese at Pinang, and
other out-settlements ; and, the Missionaries expect, will circu-
late extensively.

The casting of Chinese types is pursued with great success,
Matrices have been struck; and a considerable portion of type
cast for four founts, to be used at this and the neighbouring sta-
tions. Mr. Dyer expresses his obligations to friends in this
country for presents of implements used in the preparation of
type, which prove exceedingly useful.

On the general aspect of the Mission, Mr. Dyer observes :—

“Never, in my Judgment, was it more pleasing than at present. The
increasing adaptation of books to the wants of the people, especially in Mr.
Medhurst’s Harmony of the Gospels; and the publication of the most sim-
ple Tracts, encourage us greatly.”

Mr. Beighton writes :

“An increase of labourers is requisite : in their absence, the Gospel can
only be made known by the operations of the press. The numerous appli-
cations for the Scriptures and Tracts afford evidence that the books are
read, and we are encouraged by the promise of Him who has declared
that His word shall not return unto him void.”

The Rev. Evan Davies, appointed to succeed Mr. Dyer in this
station, with Mrs. Davies, sailed on May 8, 1835, in the Duke of
Sussex, Captain Horsman ; and arrived in safety at Pinang on
Sepember 11, 1835.

BATAVIA.

During Mr. Medhurst’s absence on his visit to China, the
operations of the Mission are conducted by his assistant, Mr.
William Young, Jun. The substance of the following intelli-
gence was communicated by Mr. Medhurst in April 1835, prior
to his departure.

Preaching.—Two Malay and two English services have been
held every Sabbath; a Malay service on Wednesdays and Fri-
days; and an English service on Thursdays.

The Amboynese soldiers attend the chapel in large numbers,
and with great regularity. Most of them are very anxious for
instruction. Two persons have been added to the Malay church;
one a very intelligent young woman, who has been instrumental
in withdrawing her mother from Popery, and in bringing her
whole family under the ministry of the Gospel. The other is an
elderly man, humble and scrious in his deportment, and giving



32 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
very satisfactory proofs of the sincerity of his profession. One
of the English congregation has departed this life in the hope of
the Gospel. Another has manifested serious concern for her
salvation; and, in several, increased attention and respect for re-
ligion is apparent.

Conversations with the Heathen and Mohamedans have
been continued, though not with such frequency; the time of
the Missionaries being much occupied in the preparation of
works for China. Seventeen boxes, containing 1300 books,
were forwarded for this purpose.

Schools.—The two Chinese schools contain 52 boys, and the
Malay school 6.

Printing.—The Harmony of the Gospels has been revised, and
a second edition was passing through the press. Several smaller
works, both in Chinese and Malay, have been composed and
printed; also a volume on the Fall of Man.

From the Lithographic Press have been issued—Chinese Tracts
and Books, averaging nearly 80 pages each . 11,000
Malay ditto . . . . . . . 8144

By Block Printing—Chinese Tracts and Books, averaging 45
pages each . . . . . . 8743
By Letter Press—Malay Catechism, 150 pages . . , . 1250
Lettinese Catechism, 8 pages . . . . 500
English, Report of the Orphan Asylum, 20 pages 500
Corean and English Vocabulary . . 160
Total number of Copies . . 25,297

Of the above, about 7000 copies have been printed on paper
furnished by the Tract Society; 2000 have been executed en-
tirely at their expense; 2410 by means derived from various
other sources; and the remainder at the cost of the Society.

Distribution of Books.—The issues have been as follows :—
Chinese . . . . . .11,086 | German. . ....- . 35
Malay . .... . . 5905 | Lettinese . . . . . =. 500
Javanese . . . . . . 98857 | Unenumerated, principally
English. . 2. . . . 0) 6292 Chinese and Malay . 8107
Dutch . . . . . . . 8598 —_——_
French. . . . . . .) (164 Total . . 33,039

Of the above, large supplies have been forwarded to China ;
and considerable numbers have also been sent to Samarang,
Malacca, Pinang, Singapore, and Sourabaya; 4500 have been



1836. EAST INDILS. 393
distributed by Lukas Mouton, along the coast of Java, and at
Banjermassin, in the south of Borneo, whither he accompanied
one of the Missionary brethren sent out by the Rhenish Society.
Most of the above are books of a larger size than ordinary
pamphlets; and are therefore peculiarly suited to the taste of
the Chinese, who are a reading people.
EAST INDIES.

In this long-cherished field of the Society’s operations, every
thing, with the exception of the number of Missionaries, wears
an aspect increasingly favourable. Messrs. Gordon, Porter, and
Campbell, whose departure was reported at the last meeting,
have, through the Divine care, reached their destinations in
safety ; but the Directors deeply regret, that their applications
to individuals, and other endeavours to engage additional
Jabourers, have been unsuccessful; and have prevented their re-
inforcing the Indian Mission to the extent which they feel to be
so urgently required. They have sent Missionaries to other
parts of the world; but to these they have appointed no indi-
vidual who, in respect to age, physical constitution, aptitude for
languages, and other qualifications, would have been suitable for
India. They hope shortly to be able to send additional help to
the devoted brethren who are sinking beneath the pressure of
accumulating labours; and they again invite the earnest prayers
of every friend of Missions, that the Lord would send forth more
labourers into the field. In every respect, the fields arc be-
coming increasingly white unto the harvest; and, with the Di-
vine blessing, all things seem ready, but the labourers required.

The nature of the hostility manifested in some quarters to the
decisive influence of the Gospel, shews that the kingdom of dark-
ness is invaded; while the sacrifices made and the persecutions
endured by many, who have assumed the Christian name, is a
delightful prcof that the Lord has wrought in them the work of
faith with power.

Additional evidence is furnished every year, of the efficiency,
under the Holy Spirit’s influence, of the preaching of the Gos-
pel, and the diffusion of religious knowledge, not only to pro-
duce a decisive moral change in individuals; but, if provided to
an adequate extent, to substitute for the whole fabric of Indian
idolatry, the light and the blessings of the Gospel of Christ. In

D



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reference to the character of the agents hitherto employed, and
the nature of their own proceedings in discharging the high trust
with which they are invested, it affords the Directors much satis-
faction to cite the opinion of one, whose exalted character, rank,
and station, as the supreme authority in India, placed the most
ample means of information within his reach, and furnish the
most satisfactory guarantee for the correctness of his opinion.

Previous to the departure of Lord William Bentinck from In-
dia, a deputation of Missionaries in Calcutta, connected with the
Missionary Societies of the Established Churches of England and
Scotland, and Protestant Dissenters, presented an Address, which
His Lordship thus noticed :— .

“ Returning to my country, and to my friends, I can present to them no
testimonial so impressive as your Address, that in the discharge of this
great trust, I have done nothing to tarnish the national honour, or to for-
feit their good opinion and esteem. Your holy profession ; the excellence
of your lives ; the concurrence of so many individuals of different persua-
sions, give a value to your approbation that is, indeed, most gratifying. I
must, at the same time, recollect that it is part of that charity which you
so earnestly teach and practise, to think no evil, and to regard with indul-
gence, conduct that seems to emanate from good intentions.”

After referring to the opinion of some excellent persons, that
Government ought to interfere more directly in promoting
Christianity, His Lordship adds,—

“My humble advice to them is,—Rely exclusively on the humble, pious,
and learned Missionary. His labours, divested of all human power, create
no distrust. Encourage education with all your means. The offer of re-
ligious truth in the school of the Missionary is without objection. It is,
or is not accepted. Ifitisnot, the other seeds of instruction may take root,
and yield a rich and abundant harvest of improvement and future benefit.

I would say to them, finally, that they could not send to India too
many labourers in the vineyard, like those whom I now have the grati-
fication of addressing.”

NORTHERN INDIA.
STATIONS. Missionaries.
Calcutta . . Gerorce Gocenty, A.F. Lacnorx, Taomas Boaz.
Kidderpore, &é. C. Pirranp, J. Camppert. Rapanatu, Catechist.
Chinsurah . Gerorce Munpy.
MicaraH Hitt, JAMES PATERSON.
Berhampore . . ,
Tuomas Cussons, Assistant Missionary.
WiiraM Boyens, J. A. Schurmann, R. C. Maruer, M.A.
Benares ..
Nararot SincH, Native Preacher.
WILLIAM Fyviz, ALEXANDER [yvie.
Surat . . . .
James Hurcuinson, Printer.



1836, CALCUTTA. 35
CALCUTTA.

In consequence of increased illness, Mr. Gogerly has been
under the necessity of visiting his native country. Mr. Lacroix,
in August 1835, removed to Calcutta; having the native church
at Kristnapore still under his care.

Native Preaching.—The native chapels have been crowded
with attentive hearers; the desire for instruction embracing all
classes of the population. In the chapels at Tontoneah and
Bow Bazaar, Divine service has been regularly performed, and
many thousands of persons have heard the word of life. The
situation of the chapel at Hautkolah rendering its continued
supply inconvenient, it has been transferred to the brethren con-
nected with the Church Missionary Society.

At Kristnapore, on the eastern shore of the Salt-water Lake,
services attended by increasing numbers have been held every
Sabbath: and on Fridays, the adjoining villages have been
visited. The native preacher, Narapot Singh, has removed to
Benares. This convert, the son of a wealthy Zemindar, a Brah-
min, has, by his attachment to Christianity, sacrificed an estate
of upwards of 8,000 rupees per annum, during a period of twenty-
four years. He has therefore lost nearly £20,000, which may
be regarded as a satisfactory proof of his sincerity in embracing
the Christian faith.

As many of the Missionaries in Calcutta and its vicinity, are
chiefly engaged in the education of youth, Mr. Lacroix considers
it his duty to devote his time and attention, almost exclusively,
to adults. He preaches and holds religious discussions daily, in
the different chapels of the Society, which are all situated in the
most populous parts of the city and suburbs. Roman Catholic
Portuguese, as well as Mohamedans and Hindus, occasionally
attend these services, Larger numbers of inquirers than have
ever before come forward, visit the Missionary at his own dwell-
ing, for religious instruction. Probably one-third of the hearers
are people from the country, whose residence in Calcutta is only
temporary. These, when they return home, relate what they
have heard to their friends; they thus become the means of
disseminating the knowledge of the Gospel which they have
received, and circulating the tracts which are distributed after
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A Bengali service on Sunday afternoons, in the vestry of
Union Chapel, has been commenced by Mr. Lacroix for the
benefit of native Christians and others.

In reference to the native services, Mr. Boaz observes,

“Every thing wears an encouraging aspect, excepting the number of
labourers. In this city (Calcutta) and its suburbs, there are nearly
one million of immortal beings professing the Hindu and Mussulman
creeds, hastening on to the eternal world, under strong delusion to
believe and practise a lie, who are not only willing, but anxious to hear
the Gospel ; and whose intense desire to receive religious tracts, it would
be impossible adequately to portray. I can assure you, that after Mr.
Lacroix’s preaching engagements I have stood quite astonished, to see
these poor heathens actually contending and struggling with each other for
tracts; and such as had been unsuccessful in the general distribution,
kneeling down at the feet of the Missionary, and humbly entreating
to be supplied. On this subject, an extract from my journal will preo-
bably convey the best impression :—‘ This evening I accompanied Mr. La-
croix to a native service, the plan of which I found very simple and apos-
tolic. Mr. L. commenced by reading a portion of the Gospel. After this
he began to preach, and very soon the place was almost filled with people :
among them were Hindus, Mussulmen, and some Arabs, all of whom
proved deeply attentive, frequently nodding assent to the justness of the
remarks. After the service, they violently importuned Mr. L. for tracts. I
never witnessed such a scene in England, and question whether a more in-
tense desire for religious information exists, even in the revival states of
America.’”

In January of the present year, Messrs. Gogerly and Lacroix,
in company with two Missionaries of the Church Society, per-
formed an extensive Missionary tour to the western districts of
Bengal, and visited many populous towns and villages, where no
Missionary had ever been before. Multitudes flocked together
in every place, to hear about “the new way,” and several, after
the preaching, resorted to the Missionaries’ tent, to make more
particular inquiries respecting the things that had been presented
to their attention. During the journey, 5,000 tracts were dis-
tributed, and gratefully reccived by the people.

English Preaching.—At the unanimous request of the con-
gregation, assembling in Union Chapel, and with the sanction of
his brethren in the Mission, Mr. Boaz has undertaken the pas-
toral oversight of the church late under the care of the Rev.
James Hill. The number of communicants has increased; and
the general state of the congregation is encouraging.

Cooly Bazaar.—The congregation at this place has been fluc-
tuating ; it is now well attended. Some pleasing circumstances



1836, . KIDDERPORE. on
have occurred during the past year, which induce the brethren to
hope, that they have not laboured in vain. A Missionary meet-
ing has been held in this chapel, and a collection made in aid of
the funds of the society. |

fort William.—The 49th regiment has been removed, and is
replaced by the 44th, In both there are many sincerely pious
individuals. The Missionaries have frequently visited them ;
the Lord’s Supper has been administered; and at their own re-
quest, a Missionary Meeting was held, and a subscription entered
into for Missionary purposes. A Temperance Socicty has been
formed, which already includes 50 members. Weekly services
have been conducted on board the Bethel ship, by Messrs. Piffard
and Campbell.

Schools.—An English school has been opened at Union chapel
on Tuesday evenings, for the children of the congregation. The
boys are taught by Mr. Boaz, and the girls by Mrs. Lacroix;
the former are 10 in number, and the latter 20. An Enslish
school of 20 girls is also held in the Cooly Bazaar chapel on Fri-
day evenings, and superintended by Mrs. Piffard.

KIDDERPORE.

This station, in which are included Rammakalchoke and Gun-
gree, is now occupied by Messrs Piffard and Campbell.

Native Preaching.—The principal congregation at Kidderpore
varies from 210 to300. It includes 130 Catechumens, who have
entirely renounced caste, but have not been baptized. Service
is also held in a Bungalow chapel. One of the Missionaries,
with the Catechist Radanath, spends two days every week in the
villages for the purpose of visiting the Christians, and proclaiming
the gospel to the heathen. There are congregations at Koilah,
Surrock, Baniapooka, Chitlah, Bhowanipore, Rammakalchoke,
and Gungree. The number of hearers in each varies from 20
to 60. From the attention and seriousness often evinced by the
people, and their gencral acquaintance with the truths of the
Gospel, the Missionaries hope, that it is arresting the attention
of many, and that the time is not distant, when they will embrace
the truth as it is in Jesus. Mr. Piffard, on his return, was
cheered by the general improvement of the stations. Mr. J.
Campbell has acquired the Bengali language, and is now able
to preach both in that language, and in Hindustani with fluency.
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“ The congregations are increasingly promising; and I am sure it would
be heart-cheering to the friends of Missions at home to witness daily hun-
dreds of Mohamedans and Hindus of all castes, many of them very respect-
able and intelligent, listening to the word of life, not only with great deco-
rum, but with the deepest attention and apparently the most intense interest.
But my exertions in this department are like a drop in the ocean; and the
sermons preached produce comparatively but little effect, from being too
few and far between, among such a population.”

Mr. Campbell observes : |

“ There is a general thirst for information. The spirit of inquiry has
been aroused, and must be satisfied. The enemies of the Gospel are not
idle, neither are they wanting in zeal ; but are ever on the alert to read
and put into the hands of the natives, books of a profane and infidel charac-
ter. But we bless God that the people are still more anxious to read books
of a religious nature. They are very eager to obtain tracts, and every time
I go out to preach, I distribute a large number. The Gospel is listened
to attentively. The Missionary is not now interrupted by the shouts of the
rabble. I can go to the middle of the Bazaar, and preach to an attentive
audience, without meeting the least opposition. Ten Missionaries could
easily find large congregations every day in Calcutta; and if there were
many thus employed, what might we not expect ?”

The entire failure of the crop last year in the district of Gun-
gree, has again plunged the poor inhabitants intg poverty and
distress. ‘Through the liberality of some kind friends, however,
their wants have been in some measure relieved, and it was hoped,
that the apparent abundance of the approaching harvest would
soon remove the cause of their great privations.

Native Church,—Mr. Campbell is associated with Mr. Piffard
as pastor of the Native Church at Rammakalchoke. It consists
of 48 members, and connected with it are 34 baptized adults,
who are not communicants; and 83 children of native Christians.
In this number the native Christians of Guneree and the surround-
ing villages are included.

Five adults and a few children have been baptized; and six
couples married during the year. There are several candidates
for baptism who have not yet shewn that knowledge of the Gos-
pel, or that influence of it upon their hearts, which would warrant
the Missionaries to receive them into the communion of the
church. Several heathen families have forsaken idolatry and
caste, by placing themselves under instruction. Those who have
been baptized are among the most promising,

Schools.—Connected with this station there are in all seven
schools, containing 457 children, situated as follows :—Christian



1836. KIDDERPORE. 39
Institution—Kidderpore, and Bungalow schools at ditto; Dhopa-
para, Chitlah, Bhowanipore, Gungree, and Kastomahal. Three
of these are partly supported by Mr. Piffard, and a fourth by
another benevolent individual; and they are all of them in a
prosperous state. The Institution for the children of native
Christians, under the care of Mr. Campbell, affords much
encouragement. It contains 36 boys; and 20 girls have lately
been added, who are superintended by Mrs. Campbell. The
education which both sexes receive is adapted to raise the native
Christians in the scale of society ; and it is trusted, that the in-
fluence derived from it, will render them successful instruments
for the diffusion of the Gospel among their benighted countrymen.
The whole of this establishment is supported by local contributions.

Forty-six heathen boys, principally Brahmins, attend Mr.
Campbell’s school as day-scholars. In reference to them Mr.
Campbell observes :—

“ We have thus broken through a strong prejudice ; for a Brahmin thinks
it beneath his dignity to have any intercourse with one who has lost his
caste. In the Christian Institution, however, Brahmin lads may be seen
sitting on the same benches with the Christian boys, learning the same les-
sons, and shewing the most friendly feeling to each other. It is the only
institution in India, so far as 1 know, in which heathen and Christian boys
are brought into such close contact. The boys generally show how much
superior they are in moral feeling and proper behaviour to their heathen
neighbours, who do not receive the benefits of the school. We are very
anxious to make them well acquainted with their own language, as the grand
object of the institution is to qualify those who, by the blessing of God,
may hereafter become the teachers and spiritual guides of their countrymen.
Our boys study both English and Bengali ; the first as the means of ac-
quiring, and the latter of communicating knowledge. We have reason to
believe that God has blessed our efforts ; so that the effects of education
are not only apparent in the intellectual improvement of the boys, but in in-
creasing their moral sensibility. You would be delighted to hear the free-
dom and earestness with which some of them engage in prayer. Two or
three of the boys, I hope, are under the influence of Divine grace; may
they be spared to be ornaments to the church of Christ in India.”

The girls are taught Bengali, housekeeping, and needle-work ;
and the moral influence which a religious education exerts, has
already had a very delightful influence on their sentiments and
conduct.

Mr. Lacroix reports the distribution of many thousands of
books during the year; and mentions the following instance of
their usefulness, in connexion with the schools ;

« About ten months since, I gave a tract containing Bengali hymns to



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one of the boys who attended a school in a village fourteen miles from
Calcutta ; where the teachers and pupils are all heathens. On my visiting
the school a short time afterwards, I was much delighted at finding that
the boys had, entirely of their own accord, committed one of the Christian
hymns to memory, and set the same to a native tune. They sang it before
me; and I made to each a present of a copy of the tract. Since that
period they have, as voluntarily as before, learned another of the hymns
every fortnight ; and when passing through the fields and villages in that
neighbourhood, it is gratifying, in many instances, to hear the praises of
Jesus, and hymns fraught with Christian sentiments, instead of the idol-
atrous and obscene songs which used to disgust one before. The parents
of the children, far from discountenancing, encourage them, and frequently
desire them to sing these new hymns at home. Much evil is thus coun-
teracted, and much Christian truth disseminated in localities, and among a
class of persons where otherwise it was most improbable that this could
have taken place.”
CHINSURAH. 7

The health of Mr. and Mrs. Mundy has been graciously re-
stored, and they have pursued their labours with some degree of
encouragement and success.

English Services.—Yrom the increased demand for labour
among the natives, Mr. Mundy has, in a temporary measure,
discontinued the services in the English Chapel, except a monthly
service. On Monday evenings he has preached to the men of
His Majesty’s 38th Regiment. The attendance has been in
general good, and some, it is hoped, have derived benefit there-
from. Mr. Mundy lately preached a sermon on the subject of
intemperance, to which many of the soldiers are addicted; and
is now preparing it for the press with a view to general circula-
tion.

Mr. Mundy observes,

“ About one-fourth of the regiment are Roman Catholics ; and though,
in general, very bigotted, we meet with pleasing instances of conversion.
A Frenchman in the band, to whom I gave some French tracts and a
New Testament, has renounced the error of his former faith, and embraced
Protestantism. He is, I trust, sincerely pious; and is one of my most
regular hearers. We hope that our tracts are also doing good in another
direction. For the past three months the father of a girl in the Portuguese
School has been employed as a tract distributor in the neighbouring French
settlement. The tracts have been left at every housc, and in no instance
refused. English books have been inquired for, and the distributor is
now furnished with both sorts.”

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Preaching to the Natives has been continued regularly except-
ing in the rainy season; the cold season was devoted to preach-
ing in the more distant villages, where many pleasing instances
of attention to the word had occurred. Several, it is hoped, are



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earnest inquirers; they frequently visit the Missionary at his own
house.

“ When passing through a bazaar,” Mr. Mundy states, “the people fre-
quently call out from their shops to know if I do not mean to stop there,
or if I will not call on my return. They bring a chair, and request me to
sit down and preach.”

In reference to the inhabitants of the villages mentioned in the
last report, Mr. Mundy writes as follows:

“ They still continue to compare the Bible and Brahminical systems ;
but I see nothing like a definite result at present. In a village in this
neighbourhood, where there is a great corn market, I frequently meet
the merchants at a place which may be called the village exchange. I
came upon them by surprise a few days ago, and found three of them with
books in their hands—one held a tract which I had formerly given,—another,
John’s Gospel—the latter was reading the third chapter, and appeared
much interested in it. A few days after this I called again, and they had all
their books in their hands, but on this occasion they saw me coming. The
same man was still at the third of John, and had many questions to ask
about it, which I answered, and also endeavoured to give a general view of
the chapter. They requested several other books in addition to those they
then had, and, pointing to a young Brahmin, said, ‘ Please, Sir, not to give
him any books.’ I asked why. ‘They replied, ‘ All the books we have
here are common property ; but whenever he gets any he keeps them
to himself, and we see no more of them. No sooner is business over than
he retires to his room, locks the door, lights his Jamp, and sits poring for
hours over them. It is in vain to knock at his door, or ask for a sight of
them ; for it is ten to one that he will not open the door; and, if he does,
he takes care to secure the book first. The young man heard the charge
—made no reply, but listened to me, apparently with great attention. I, of
course, supplied him with more books, silently praying that the Lord would
bless to him the perusal of them, and that He would multiply such readers
of his word.”

Some individuals visit the Missionary from villages six or
eight miles distant, and remain two or three hours together, dis-
cussing the claims of Christianity.

“Last evening,” Mr. Mundy writes, “ I had a visit from one of my most
interesting inquirers, a Brahmin of high caste and great intelligence. He
evidently loathes Hinduism, and would gladly embrace Christianity, but for
the peculiarly trying circumstances in which such a step would place him
and his family. He is evidently anxious to do what he can, as far as _ his
influence extends, in combating the prejudices of his countrymen, Mrs.
Mundy introduced her female schools to his attention, and shewed him
some specimens of their work. He was particularly interested, and imme-
diately offered some pecuniary aid. He is teaching his own wife to read,
and doing his utmost to induce some other men of rank to follow his ex-
ample. There is a difficulty in obtaining teachers for this class of females ;
but the Brahmin promised to engage the services of four of our girls for
that purpose, if duly instructed.”

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“ Whilst the way for the wider extension of the Gospel is manifestly
opening by the subjugation of prejudice, in other instances increased oppo-
sition is offered ; aifecting proofs of this have come under my immediate
notice. Two young Brahmins, of a superior order, and most respectably
connected, who had given satisfactory proof of their sincerity, were about
to receive baptism, when their friends seized them and took them away.
In one instance, the victim was forcibly carried off from the Mission-house,
by some forty or fifty natives. I am sorry to say, that I could obtain no
satisfactory means of tracing them in cither case. They will be kept close
prisoners, even if their Zives are spared ; which is, perhaps, doubtful! This
Will give you some idea of the impediments which yet stand in the way of
a general reception of Christianity, and will account for its slow progress
among the higher classes of Hindus. If they have received the truth as
it is in Jesus, they must conceal it in their own bosoms, or lose all that is
déar to them on earth, and become outcasts from socicty.”

Schools.—The schools continue to prosper. One of the boys’
schools has been temporarily closed, in consequence of the injury
which the school-house received from heavy rains, requiring it to
be rebuilt. There has been a marked progress in some of the
boys in the upper classes; and their general intelligence, with
the interest they take in some of the subjects brought before
them, is very pleasing. A Bengali tract on Providence, drawn
up by Mr. Mundy, seems to have arrested the attention of the
children in a remarkable manner.

The Portuguese female school is advancing steadily. After
toiling for a long period in communicating instruction in a lan-
guage to which they were strangers, Mrs. Mundy begins to be
rewarded by witnessing a degree of intelligence in some of the
elder children which is highly gratifying ; and is not without
hope that serious impressions have been produced on their minds.
The school contains 24: girls.

A Native female school has been opened near the Mission-house.
The first class arc reading Watts’s Catechism.

BERHAMPORE.

During about four months of the past year, Mr. Hill itinerated
to the north and east of Berhampore. Many sick persons came
for medicine; and, leaving these to the care of Mrs. Hill, he
visited the surrounding places in the morning; and afterwards,
taking a seat in the front of his tent, preached until dusk to the
assembled natives; at times amounting to 200. Some came to
oppose, but remained silent; others returned home, wondering
that so many inconsistencies existed in their system of idolatry ;



1836. BERHAMPORE. 43
and surprised that their Brahmins could not or would not defend
their religion.

In Berhampore and the vicinity there are 11 preaching stations.
Of one inquirer, Mr. Hill has great hopes. He had been reading
the New Testament for 20 months; and sometimes continues
with the Missionary till near midnight. There are also six boat-
men, natives of Dacca, who frequently come for instruction.

Mr. Paterson has laboured at Kagra bazaar and the neighbour-
ing villages. During the last cold season, he itinerated for
about 11 weeks to the south of Berhampore. He then preached
and distributed tracts in upwards of 50 villages. The people on
the banks of the Ilinghi listened with considerable attention, and
Mrs. Paterson had many opportunities of reading and conversing
with the females of various classes. The Missionaries subsequently
attended the Cheltia Mela. The numbers present were few, com-
pared with former years, and in common with most idolatrous fes-
tivals of a similar kind throughout the country, it appears to be
gradually falling into neglect.

The Orphan Asylum contains 14 boys, and two girls. The
boys study English and Bengali under Mr. Paterson; the latter
in the roman system, as well as the old native character. A
house of industry has been erected at the station by some benevo-
lent friends, in which 10 widows anda male cripple are employed.
These it is hoped will be brought under religious instruction.
In Mrs. Hill’s female school, 20 girls are in regular attendance.
In the boys’ school, under the care of Mr. Paterson, there are
three Armenian boys learning Iinglish; two of whom are the
sons of the priest of that church. A girls’ school, which contains
30 scholars, has been opened by Mrs. Paterson at Sydabad, a
village about a mile from the Mission-house. Itis well attended.

Mr. and Mrs. Cussons continue to labour at Moorshedabad.
Mr. Cussons. preaches morning and evening, both in Hinduee
and Hindustani; in the latter language to Mussulmen, and in
the former to Hindus. Inquirers from both classes occasionally
visit him. Tis message is sometimes received with seriousness,
at other times opposed with contention and acrimony. Twice
he has been prohibited from preaching; but an appeal being
made to the magistrate for protection, the offenders solicited
pardon, without waiting for his decision. Mr. and Mrs. Cussons
have under their charge two native female orphans belonging to
the Asy‘um.

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BENARES.

During the past year, the brethren have been preserved in the
enjoyment of health and strength for their labours ; and these
have been far more extensive than in any preceding year; Messrs.
Mather and Schiirmann having made such progress in the language
as to enable them to enter fully on their work.

In the city of Benares there are now 25 services every week,
at stated places and times, besides occasional labours at Melas,
&c. These services are at different stations, most of which are
supplied twice a week; twenty-three are entirely for the heathen ;
one is in English, and another in Hindustani for professed
Christians. The latter service has been recently commenced, and
is attended principally by East Indians and native Christians, in
the neighbourhood of the Mission-house. The number of the
latter is between 30 and 40. With the exception of one at Se-
crole, all are in the city and suburbs of Benares. The brethren
have not been able to extend their labours to the villages; as
they find it impossible to occupy even a small number of the in-
viting stations which are presented in the city. One Missionary
tour has been made by Mr. Buyers, as far as Allahabad ; of which
some Interesting particulars are furnished in the A/issionary
Chronicle for February and April, and subsequent months of the
present year. Narapot Sing, the Native preacher formerly em-
ployed at Calcutta, supplies regularly some of the stations, and
assists at others. Besides the Hindustani chapel built by the
Society, there are four small places rented from natives for even-
ing preaching. Two new places are about to be erected in con-
venient situations; towards the building of these, a friend has
contributed 500rs. Besides these, a new building in the Mis-
sion Compound, appropriated as a school-house, is also used for
preaching. At the out-door services, the attendance is necessa-
rily fluctuating; the attention is encouraging, and opposition
continues to decrease. A theoretical knowledge of the truth is
making considerable progress. Many are now well acquainted
with the doctrines of Christianity; and a far greater number
have a confused perception of several truths, which they mix up
with the errors of their own system. Respecting the general
influence of the Gospel, the brethren write as follows :—

“‘ Thousands are gradually imbibing sentiments, without considering where
they have obtained them, that must ultimately prove fatal to a belief in the



1836. BENARES. 45
absurdities of Hinduism. The common people, generally, are so ignorant
of their own religion, that when they hear the truths of Christianity, most
of which are so simple and reasonable as to recommend themselves at once
to the conscience and common sense of mankind, they scarcely think of
them as subversive of their national faith ; and instead of cavilling against
them, frequently listen to them with apparent delight. Our greatest diffi-
culty with the great body of the people is, not in silencing objections, but
in overcoming their natural aversion to spiritual things, and producing a
serious conviction of the absolute necessity of such a Saviour as the Gospel
announces. The objections brought against the Gospel are most of them
trifling ; but the difficulty of really and permanently affecting the conscience
can only be overcome by the powerful energy of the Spirit of God.”

All the services of the Mission church are conducted in Hin-
dustani, including the Lord’s Supper. The only exception is
a sermon in English on Thursday evening, for those who do not
fully understand the native language; and a monthly Missionary
prayer-meeting. The Missionaries gratefully acknowledge the
kindness of friends connected with the Rev. Thomas James’s
congregation, Woolwich, in supplying them with a service of
communion plate :—

“ This,” it is stated, “is now employed in the monthly commemoration
of our Saviours death, by the infant Hindustani church. We trust that
this small community, where the converted Brahmin and Soodra drink from
the same cup with believers from Britain and Germany, will soon be groatly
increased ; and that this candlestick of the Lord, set up in dark and idol-
atrous Benares, will be preserved in its place by Almighty power, and con-
tinue to send forth its rays of heavenly light, till millions around, now walk-
ing in the shadow of death, be illuminated and blessed.”

Besides several inquirers, more or less hopeful, there were
three candidates for baptism; to whom the brethren hoped to
administer that rite in the course of a few weeks. The united
request of the Missionaries is :—

“ Let us have more European labourers to preach to the heathen ; men
of holy zeal and ability. Where there is such a willingness to hear the
Gospel as is found in Benares, there can be no doubt of our ultimate suc-
cess.”

Schools.—These are six in number; an English school, under
the charge of Mr. Mather; two Hindu, and one Urdu and
Persian, for boys; a school for girls, containing 25, under the
care of Mrs. Buyers, and another superintended by Mrs. Mather.
The two latter have been commenced during the year. The
English school has had to contend with many difficulties; its
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proficiency is very encouraging. ‘The boys pay for their books
themselves; they are taught the Hindustani, and translate
from that language into English. In the three other schools,
which are principally under the care of Mr. Schiirmann, the ag-
gregate number is 83. Christian books alone are used. In the
Hindu, reading, writing, arithmetic, and geography are taught.
In the Persian school, the boys are generally of a higher caste ;
being, with the exception of a few Mussulmen, either of the
Brahmin or Writer caste. A peculiar advantage in connexion
with this school is, that the pupils remain much longer under
instruction; and others become well acquainted with the truths
of Christianity. Two female schools are supported by the bene-
volence of friends at the station. -
SURAT.

Mr. W. Fyvie, in December 1834, made a Missionary tour of
about 200 miles in the districts north of Surat; and subsequently,
in company with the Rev. J. Wilson, of the Scottish Mission,
proceeded into Kattywar, the Western Peninsula of Goojuratt.
In these journeys, about 10,000 Goojurattee tracts were distri-
buted, beside others in the Mahratta tongue, by Mr. Wilson.

A Hindu, of respectability among his countrymen, with his
two children, have been baptized. He had attended the preach-
ing of the Gospel for the past four years; and appears to have
been first impressed in favour of Christianity by hearing a tract
read and explained at a public service in one of the school-rooms.
He displays great zeal for the spiritual good of his countrymen.*
There were others whom Mr. Fyvie hoped to baptize.

The native reader, Ballo, has continued his labours with con-
siderable effect, in arresting the attention of his countrymen, and
exposing the fallacy of their superstitions.

James Hutchinson, formerly employed as a reader, has con-
ducted the business of the printing-office much to the satisfac-
tion of Mr, Fyvie; and also assists in the native services.

The health of Mr. A. Fyvie having been restored by his visit
to his native country, he embarked at Liverpool, on the 25th of
June, in the Huddersfield, Capt. Noakes, bound for Bombay ;
where he arrived in the December following.

The result of the labours of our brethren in Bengal is evinced,
not so much in the numerical amount of decided conversions

* See Missionary Chronicle for April, 1835.



1836. SURAT. 47
which they have been privileged to witness, as in that impor-
tant change spreading over the public mind, which may justly
be regarded as preparatory to the general reception of Divine
truth.

In reference to the decline of superstition,

“The whole fabric of Hinduism, (one of the Missionaries observes,)
presents strong marks of decrepitude and approaching dissolution. No
new idol-temples are being built, and many of the old ones lie in neglected
ruins, the monuments of a once powerful, but now fast declining supersti-
tion. The feasts in honour of their gods, are dwindling into mere pas-
times for the giddy and the dissolute.

“The car that formerly was attended by hundreds and thousands of re-
spectable Hindus, is now dragged along by a few idle and mischievous boys.
At the time of the Doorgah-poojah, the most celebrated festival of Bengal,
in honour of Doorgah, the Juno of the Hindus, all the native papers se-
verely exposed the folly of the people in spending so much money in doing
honour to the goddess.

“The prejudices of the natives are quickly passing away. The highest
Brahmins do not hesitate to send their children to Christian schools ; and
they themselves listen with attention to books which refute their own sys-
tem. Hindus of the lower castes, will not scruple to argue with Brahmins,
and point out the absurdity of their faith, The Brahmins were formerly
esteemed the most learned part of the community ; but since the increase
of schools, other castes are far before them. They would not send their
children to the Mission schools ; they now see their error, and are becom-
ing more anxious, even than other castes, to have their children educated,
even on those principles which cannot fail to overthrow their system.

PENINSULAR INDIA.
STATIONS. Missionaries.

JoHn Saito, W. H. Drew, Epmunp Crisp.
Madras ... .

J. A. Reeer, Temporary Assistant.
Vizagapatam . . James WittiamMs Gorpon, Epwarp Porges.
Cuddapah .. . WiruiamM Howe tt.
Chittoor . .. . Joun BitpeRseEck.
Belgaum. i. . JosErH TayLor, WILLIAM BEYNON.

Joun Rerp, M.A.
Bellary... . B. H. Paine, Printer.

SamugEL Fiaver, Native Preacher.
Bangalore .. . Cotin Campsett, B, A.

Grorce Watton.
Salem... . . ;

Isaac Davin, Native Assistant.
Combaconum. . . JoHn Emanvet Nimmo, Assistant.

MADRAS.
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48 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
remove for a season to Bangalore; and the duties of this station
have been discharged by the Rev. Edmund Crisp, who has removed
from Combaconum for that purpose. The services of Mr. Drew
have been transferred to the Western District.

Native Services.—During a considerable part of the year,
three native services have been held on the Sabbath; two at
Rajapooram, and one at Black-Town. A young man who has
been inquiring about religion for two ycars, has left his family,
who are idolaters, and is receiving instruction from Mr. Regel,
at Pulicat. Others, who excite the hopes of the brethren, have
not yet identified themselves with the followers of Christ, by an
open profession of faith in his word.

The Einglish congregation has fluctuated in attendance.
Though evident conversions have not been numerous, the Mis-
sionaries have been favoured with some measure of encourage-
ment. Arrangements are in progress for securing to the English
church the undivided attention of one of the Society’s Mission-
aries as their pastor, The present number of communicants
is OL.

Schools. —These have been in a more prosperous state than in
preceding years. The boys have added to their ordinary lessons,
the study of Tamil with a native Moonshee, English grammar,
geography, and history. Some of them have not only made
progress in elementary knowledge, but appear interested in the
subject of personal religion.

The number of schools in connexion with this branch of the
Mission, is 5, with 168 scholars; namely,—Rajapooram, boys,
34; Sanjiverayapettah 31; Trivaloor 40; Armenian-street 35;
Rajapooram, girls, 28; Total, 168.

Some of these establishments are connected with the preaching
stations of the Society.

The native assistants, Stephen and Samathanam, have pursued
their labours with diligence, and have met with general accept-
ance from the people. Beside preaching at Rajapooram, Black-
Town, and John Pereira’s, they have paid frequent visits to the
Moneghar Choultry. One individual, who was an invalid in
that establishment, was so far impressed, that on his return to
Palamcottah, where he had formerly been implicated in a theft,
he confessed his crime, and the concealed property was restored
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1836. MADRAS. 49
Pursewaukum, or Western Division.

This department of the Mission has been placed under the
superintendence of the Rev. W. H. Drew; the connexion of the
Rev. W. Taylor with the Society having terminated.

The English services have been discontinued. Divine service
in Tamil has been performed in the chapel and school-room, by
the Missionary and Catechist, Mr. D. Paul; and the Reader,
Iinos. The attendance averages about 60 in the morning, and
30 in the evening, exclusive of children. Besides these, many
heathen occasionally listen to the word. The number of com-
municants is 31. A meeting is held on Tuesday evening for
prayer in behalf of the Mission, and catechetical instruction, in
reference to the labours of the preceding Sabbath.

The heathen are addressed every day, in the school-rooms and
other places. Considerable attention has been excited among
the Brahmins, with whom some public discussions have been
held. A service is conducted every Friday evening at the house
of Mr. Maddox; when the attendance is from 40 to 50.

The schools in connexion with this department are four; three
for boys, containing 70; and one for girls, containing 20.

Mr. Drew meets the Catechists every week, and instructs them
in the Scriptures.

Out-stations.

Tripassore.—The native church now consists of 24 members. Divine
service is held three times a week in the chapel], and two prayer-meetings
are held alternately in the houses of the communicants. The Catechist,
Nellapen, visits the schools and preaches in the villages. His fellow-
labourer, Joel, is employed among the members of the church. The
average attendance in the boys’ school is 37.

The attendance on the English services is cheering. The English
church consists of 12 communicants.

In the two English free schools are 62 children, boys and girls; who daily
receive a scriptural education.

Poonamallee.—The Catechist, Arulapen, holds three regular services, on
Sundays and Thursdays, when the attendance is about 20 persons. He
has also two prayer-mectings in the week ; at other times he addresses the
heathen in the evening of the day. In the boys’ school, the average
attendance is 40. A family at this place have abandoned heathenism.

Tanampettah.—One service on the Sabbath and one on Wednesday
evening is continued at this place. The Catechist, John Savunyapen,
visits and distributes tracts at a number of villages. Mr. Drew is cordially
welcomed by the people when able to visit them, and has much reason to
‘be satisfied with the Catechist.

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The school at Trivaloor is attended by 35 boys.

Pulicat—Mr. Regel was stationed at this place in November, 1834.
Beside conducting stated services in-Tamil and English at the chapel in the
Mission Compound, he preaches to the heathen in two Native places
of worship, one of which has been built by local subscriptions, in a con-
spicuous spot in the town of Pulicat; and the other at Coromandel, an
adjacent village, by the efforts of the inhabitants themselves. A Tamil
Missionary prayer-meeting is held at the Mission Chapel every Saturday.
The attendance at the native services varies; the hearers have sometimes
exceeded 100; but are more frequently within 50.

A Tamil school has been opened in the Compound. It contains only 12
boys; but their attendance is regular, and proficiency encouraging. At
the request of the villagers, a school has been opened in Coromandel, with
28 boys. A small school of 10 boys exists in the town of Pulicat. All
the schools are conducted on Christian principles. A selection has been
made from such Tamil poetical works as are of reputation among the natives,
and contain nothing of an idolatrous or immoral tendency ; and suitable
interpretations prefixed to each stanza, for the use of the schools; by which
the prejudices of the parents are in some measure abated. An edition of
500 copies has been issued by the aid of some friends ; and another volume
‘is preparing for publication.

Beside several copies of the Scriptures, 500 Tamil and Telugu tracts
have been distributed.

An institution for the relief and employment of the poor has been com-
menced on a small scale. Subscriptions have been entered into for the
support of this object; and also for the schools, Bibles and Tracts, chapel
expenses, &c., to a liberal amount.

After illustrating the degraded circumstances of the natives of
Madras, one of the Missionaries, in reference to the discourage-
ments attending the prosecution of his work, observes :—

“Surely, the thought of living in the midst of 300,000 idolaters is enough
to stir us up to the most active exertion. I do not think there is a station
in India where the difficulties are greater than in Madras. We have to
contend with the prejudices of idolatry and caste ; the worldliness of a
great commercial city; the blighting influence of the vices of nominal
English Christians, and the mummeries and heathenism of popery.”

VIZAGAPATAM.

The departure of the Rev. J. W. Gordon, appointed to this
station, was mentioned in our last Report. He arrived at Madras,
with Mrs. Gordon, on February 4th, 1835; and commenced his
labours at Vizagapatam in April following.

Native Services.—Two are held every Sabbath; one in a
school-room, and the other at the Mission-house; they are
attended by encouraging congregations. A weekly service is
also held at the house of a member of the English church, This



1836. VIZAGAPATAM. 51
is conducted by the native convert, Poorashuttam, now appointed
as a Reader under the designation of Enoch Knill.* He now
pursues a regular course of biblical and theological study, to fit
him for the discharge of his duties as a minister of the Gospel.

A building on the site of the old Towngate school has been
erected for a chapel and school-house. It will accommodate 120
persons; and is shortly to be opened for public service. A piece
of land is attached to it as a burial-ground.

Mr. Gordon preaches almost daily to large congregations in
the school-rooms; the people are also addressed in the public
streets and bazaars, and in the fronts of houses.

An old sepoy, a pensioner, visited the Missionary from a
distance of 60 miles, with the desire of receiving Christian in-
struction and baptism. He had renounced idolatry for several
years, in consequence of having received a copy of the New
Testament, given to him by the Rev. W. Lee, formerly the
Society’s Missionary at Ganjam. An aged Mahratta woman
has been baptized. She had been a most devoted idolater from
her infancy; but has seen the folly of idolatry, and is most
anxious for the Society of Christians. Her conduct is consistent
with the profession she has publicly made. This is the first
baptism in that neighbourhood by a Protestant Missionary,
for the last 25 years. ‘Two other Tamil females have requested
baptism. One of these appears to be a sincere disciple of Christ.
Until the time of her marriage she was brought up in the
Romish faith. Her husband is now a member of the English
church. She is now very regular in her attendance on
Christian worship, and has endeavoured to bring others to hear
the Gospel. |

Itinerancy.—IEnoch Knill visited Semachellam, a strong hold
of idolatry near Vizagapatam, at the time of a great religious
festival. Several listened to his preaching with attention, and
took Scriptures and tracts with them to a great distance; others
were much pleased, and promised to come again. He has also
preached at the more distant schools connected with this station.

English Services.—The congregation has increased, and there
are two stated services in the week. Hitherto, these have been
held at the houses of some Christian friends; but liberal contri-
butions have been raised for the erection of a chapel, which is

* Some interesting details respecting this disciple of Christ are furnished in the
Society’s Report for 1834, pp. 44, 45.



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now in progress; and which will be appropriated to Native as
well as to english services.

The communicants formerly under the care of the late Rev. J.
Dawson, have requested Mr. Gordon to take the oversight of
them. Three have been added to their number, which is now 17.

Schools.—These are at present 15 in number; 13 for boys, and
two girls’ schools; containing, in all, 459 children. One is a
Pariah school; and the improvement of these degraded outcasts
is anticipated with much pleasure. The English and Telugu
school mects in Mr. Gordon’s house. A young man belonging
to this school, who was removed by death, gave pleasing evidence
of having derived spiritual benefit from the instruction he had
received.

The schoolmasters meet Mr. Gordon on Saturday afternoon,
for instruction and prayer.

During a season of great distress, three heathen children were
purchased from their parents by some of the European inhabitants.
They are fed and clothed by those who have adopted them; and
receive regularly Christian instruction at home and in the schools.
On a recent occasion, these three children were baptized by Mr.
Gordon.

A Bible-class has been formed by Mr. Gordon, from among
the senior boys in the school.

Distribution of Books.—150 portions of Scripture, and 1500
tracts, have been circulated.

The Rev. Edward Porter, appointed by the Directors to the
Telugu country, who arrived at Madras on the 3rd of Septem-
ber, 1835, is labouring, in conjunction with Mr. Gordon, at this
station.

CUDDAPAH.

The Missionary at this station has been called to endure
severe and successive afflictions, in the illness of Mrs. Howell,
the decease of his sister-in-law, and of his eldest child. Mrs.
Howell has been graciously restored to health.

Native Preaching.—This has been conducted without inter-
ruption, and with some evidence of spiritual benefit to the hear-
ers. The Paut-Cuddapah schoolmaster has been baptized, and
recelved into communion. The wife of the reader, Joseph An-
trim Webb, has also joined the church. Two communicants
have been removed by death: one, the wife of Paul, the indigo
manufacturer, at Chinniagarpully; and the other, the father of



1836. CHITTOOR. 53
Nathan, formerly a schoolmaster, who also departed in the hope
of the Gospel. One adult and two children have been baptized.
The number of communicants is 21; and of the congregation, in
general attendance, 160.

Schools.—The number is six, containing 170 children. The
new school, mentioned in last Report, has been discontinued, on
account of the irregular attendance of the children. Seven of
the boys and two Christian schoolmasters read the New Testa-
ment in Iunglish. ‘The schools are visited every week, and regu-
larly examined once a month. The influence of heathen relatives
deters many of those who have been instructed, and are now en-
gaged in active life, from making a profession of Christianity.
Mr. Howell’s Vyakurnum, or Telugu Grammar, is used in the
schools.

Translations, §c.—Mr. Howell has devoted some time to the
revision of the Telugu New Testament; and also, in conjunc-
tion with Messrs. Reid and Gordon, to the revision of the
Psalms in Telugu; to which a large share of his attention is
now devoted.

Christian Village-—This valuable institution comprises 156
persons. Sixteen families have turned their attention to culti-
vation, and land has been given to them. Some of them have
purchased cattle, with the prospect of reaping a good harvest this
season.

Tracts have been distributed to the number of 1000; besides
100 portions of Scripture.

CHITTOOR.

Mr. Bilderbeck is assisted by Halesworth, Nyanabaranum,
Daniel Pascal, Thousipallay, and Obadiah, native readers. These
men pursue a regular course of theelogical study, in which they
are aided by the Tamil lectures of the Rev. Ed. Crisp. Hales-
worth had, for some time previous to his appointment, enjoyed
the instructions of the Rev. W. Campbell, of Bangalore. Daniel
Pascal, who is a member of the church at Chittoor, has been
united in marriage to one of the orphan girls in the Mission
School.

Native Services.—From deaths, and removals to other sta-
tions, the native Christian population suffered a temporary re-
duction; but increased attention has been manifested among
those who remain, so that the congregation is considerably aug-
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attention of the Native Readers, and have occasionally been vi-
sited by the Missionary.

The week-day services have been continued as heretofore at
Reidcherry, in the house of an old female native Christian. The
service at Mettoor is also continued in the school-room there.

A class of adults meets in the chapel every Wednesday after-
noon, for catechetical instruction on religious subjects.

The attendance at the prayer-meetings and the native church
is prospering. Four members have been added to this infant
community, which now consists of seven individuals. Five chil-
dren have been baptized.

The Readers, Daniel Pascal and Obadiah, have assisted the
Missionary in itinerating; and several inquirers have come for-
ward, whose attention has been arrested by their services. An
aged Soodra was impressed by hearing the truth at the Greem-
pettah fair. He has abandoned idolatry, and frequently comes
for instruction. A young Brahmin also is a constant visiter. He
converses freely on the merits of Christianity, evincing a deep
solicitude to know the truths of the Gospel, and does not hesitate
to denounce idolatry before his friends; and though some have
endeavoured to divert him from his object, by worldly induce-
ments, he is unremitting in attention, and his conduct affords
much promise.

Out-stalions.

“ At Wallajahpettah, the labours of the teacher, Nyanabaranum, are
chiefly employed in the Christian school, where forty-five boys attend in-
struction. This place affords many facilities for intercourse with the people,
who come in considerable numbers to hear the Gospel. A young man,
who was about to undertake a pilgrimage, has abandoned the project, as
useless, and continues to manifest a favourable disposition toward the
truth. Another, who professed to be a Shastry?, abandoned his Cadjan
book, and cast away the beads from his body. These are now members of
the Mission, as the trophies of truth.

“ The out-station of Arid has been superintended by the Reader, Hales-
worth, who performs Divine service every Sabbath in the school-room.
From twenty to thirty adults attend, beside children. The conduct of se-
veral of the farmers is very exemplary. The child of a Native Christian
has been baptized. The school contains about fifty children: their pa-
rents often listen to the instruction communicated. A young Roman
Catholic has offered himself for baptism, and is now on probation. Three
natives of respectability appear to be anxious inquirers after the truth.

Vellore——The reader stationed here, Thousipillay, was formerly a
teacher in the school. He has manifested great diligence and attention.
The number of children in the school is 45. The school-room has been
offered by its owner free of rent. Catechetical instruction is communi-



1836. BELGAUM. 55
cated to the adults on the Lord’s day, when many respectable Natives
attend. English service is also performed, whenever the Missionary visits
the place. A Mohamedan, of some influence and character, appears to be
a Serious inquirer ; he reads the Word of God with particular attention, and
seems much interested in the facts it discloses.

Palamanair is occasionally visited by the Missionary and his assistants.
A Native Teacher is preparing for this out-station. The school contains
50 children. The young people who have left it, frequently attend to hear
the others examined, and apply for tracts for themselves.

Itinerancy.—Besides the regular visit to these out-stations, other jour-
neys have been made, for the purpose of preaching to the heathen. A
visit was made to Paratharama, a town to the south-west of Chittoor, at
the request of a man and woman, who were anxious that the Gospel should
be preached to themselves and their friends. These people were first im-
pressed by instruction they received while attending the Groempettah fair,
and embraced every subsequent opportunity of listening to the truth. After
frequent visits to the Mission-house for further instruction, they abandoned
idolatry, and appear carnestly concerned for the salvation of their souls.
They have been supplied with Scriptures and tracts, and often meet toge-
ther, disregarding their different castes, to read the Word of God, and talk
of the love of Christ ; on which subject they express themselves with much
force and feeling, although illiterate, and in much need of further instruc-
tion.”

Schools.—The present number is 11, with 385 children. In
these, the Bible, the Assembly’s and Watts’s Catechisms, are
used ; and grammar, writing, history, geography, and astronomy,
taught to a large portion of the children. The girls are in-
structed in knitting and sewing. The work they have supplied
to the friends who kindly contribute to their support, has given
general satisfaction. The Catechism of Scripture History, com-
pleted last year, is now introduced as a class-book in some of the
schools. |

During the year there have been distributed, at this station,
100 portions of Scripture, two New Testaments, 108 elementary
works, and 3000 tracts.

BELGAUM. |

Deeply impressed with a sense of their dependence on the in-
fluences of the Holy Spirit for that increase of success which
they-desire as the result of their long-continued exertions, the
members of the Mission have devoted every Monday morning to
a meeting for prayer, in which they are joined by other Christian
friends at the station.

Native Services.—These have been continued as before, among
the inhabitants of Shawpore and Belgaum, to congregations con-.
siderable in number, though irregular in attendance. Two ser-



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vices on the Sabbath have been held in the new Shawpore chapel
during the Year. Every Sunday morning, before the Tamil ser-
vice, the children of the Mahratta and Canarese schools are cate-
chised in the Belgaum Mission Chapel. The schoolmasters and
a few strangers attend. A Tamil service is held every Friday
afternoon, with a preparation for the Lord’s Supper once a
month. On the first Monday in the month, a Missionary prayer-
meeting is held, when some Native members of the church en-
gage in prayer. The communicants hold a prayer-meeting in
their houses alternately, on Wednesday evenings ; and the female
members have also commenced two weekly mectings for prayer,
when a number attend. Public prayer is offered every morn-
ing and evening for the benefit of the inmates of the poor-house,
and other poor members of the church residing in the vicinity.
A meeting is also held in the Camp twice a week, with a few
who assemble for instruction and worship in the Tamil language.
A catechetical examination of the schools is held every Wednes-
day forenoon, when some of the members of the church attend.
At the same time, from thirty to fifty poor, who are not inmates
of the house, have a distribution of grain made to them, and are
addressed from the Scriptures.

Native Church.—The number of communicants is 28 ; four of
whom reside at Dharwar. Several, who statedly attend worship,
both Roman Catholics and heathens, are candidates for baptism.
Six of these, it is hoped, are savingly impressed by the truth.

Two children have been baptized, and a female communicant
has been married to a native convert from Poona, who has been
added to the church.

The Native Readers, Solomon and Jonas, afford much satis-
faction to the Missionaries, by their consistent and exemplary
conduct; and their assistance in the Tamil and Canarese depart-
ments of the Mission is peculiarly valuable.

At Dharwar, Dhodapah is employed as teacher of the jail-
school; he also instructs the prisoners. Since the death of Mr.
‘Nisbet, Dhodapah has been supported by another gentleman be-
longing to the collectorate, who is endeavouring to qualify him
for greater usefulness among his countrymen.

The English service, on Sabbath evenings, is continued, and a
service in the Camp on Thursday evening; also, the monthly
administration of the Lord’s Supper.

- Schools.—There are eight, with an average attendance of 261



1836. BELGAUM. 57
children, One of the schools is taught by a young man of the
Lingait sect, who learned to read in the Dharwar jail-school.
After his liberation, he established the school, of his own accord,
in his native town. He introduced the books used by the Mis-
slonaries, and requested them to take charge of it. The state of
this school, under his superintendence, is very encouraging. The
gitls are taught by Solomon's wife. Two lads, belonging to a
class under the instruction of Jonas, recently came forward and
expressed a wish to reccive baptism. They appear to have been
impressed by hearing accounts, at the monthly prayer-meetings,
of the progress of religion among the youth of the Mission
Schools in Ceylon. In consequence of their youth, it has been
deemed proper to defer the administration of the rite for the
present. In the mean time every attention is paid to their in-
struction in the doctrines and duties of Christianity. The En-
glish school affords considerable encouragement.

Itinerancy.—On a journey to Madras, Mr. Taylor preached
at the principal places through which he passed, and distributed
books. A part of the road, from Bangalore to Hurryhur, seems
never before to have been traversed by a Missionary. During a
period extending beyond two months, Mr. Beynon traversed the
country to the extent of five hundred miles. Mr. Taylor subse-
quently proceeded as far as Hurryhur, but was obliged to return,
in consequence of the severe illness of his wife and one of his
children. The family have been mercifully restored to health.
Mr. Taylor has also visited Kulladghce, sixty miles north-east
of Beleaum, where he preached many times, and proceeded to
Bagulkota, a native town, containing 20,000 inhabitants. The
Gospel was here proclaimed to many who never heard it before ;
and the people were unusually anxious to obtain books.

The want of a printex, and of the necessary funds, has retarded
the operations of the lithographic press. A series of Canarese
Tracts has been revised, and sent to Bellary for printing.

The poor-house has continued to receive liberal support. The
average number of inmates is 50; 23 have been discharged, 11
admitted, and one has died.

Distribution of Bool:s.—The following have been disposed of,
either by sale or gratuitously, from the Mission:—10 Bibles;
23 Testaments; 1000 portions of Scripture; 5,500 tracts; 41
copies of Wilson’s Exposure of Hinduism; 15 of the Pilgrim's
Progress; and 12 of other works. Also a number of other

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58 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
useful publications, to the amount of £20 or £30, from a bene-
volent individual in the country. The Directors have also to
express their obligations to another gentleman, who has placed
700 copies of valuable religious works at the disposal of the
Missionaries,

BELLARY.

In consequence of enfeebled health, the result of unremitting
and long-protracted labours during a residence of nearly twenty-
seven years in an Indian climate, the Rev. J. Hands, Senior
Missionary at this station, has been under the necessity of re-
turning to his native country. He embarked, in December,
1835, on board the Barretto Junior, Captain Saunders, and arrived
in London on the 9th of April; his health having been much im-
proved by the voyage. For a considerable portion of time du-
ring the year, Mr. Hands remained at Bangalore; the climate
at that place being more favourable to his health.

Native Services.—The Canarese and Telugu services are con-
tinued nearly as last year. Although many manifest apparent
interest in what they hear, and are ready to argue with those who
oppose themselves to the Mission, the remains of early prejudice,
the fear of man, or the power of sin, prevent the reception of the
truth in love. The awful increase of intemperance among the
lower classes has, in some cases, been an obstacle to the useful-
ness of the Missionaries. On Friday afternoon, the time at
which the market is held, the two Catechists have attended the
bazaar, to converse with strangers, and distribute Tracts. The
stated services during the week, are 23 in number.

Since the removal of two Native corps, Mr. S. W. Flavel and
his assistant have directed their labours to those who have sup-
plied their place; comparatively few of whom have yet become
sufficiently interested to attend the Mission Chapel. During
this short period, one instance of usefulness has occurred, which,
it is trusted, may be the earnest of much future good. An aged
pensioned Sepoy was induced, by a relative, to attend Samuel
Flavel’s ministry. The message of grace impressed his con-
science, and he began earnestly to inquire, “‘ What must IJ do to
be saved?” The Missionaries cherished the best hopes as to
this poor man, since no worldly purpose could be answered by
his assuming the profession of Christianity; and he would have

to encounter the opposition and ill-will of many relatives and
friends, S. Flavel has for some time past conducted a service in



1836, BELLARY. 59
the Tamil language, in the house of one of the artificers who has
joined the station during the year. The service in the barracks
continues to be attended by a considerable number of Tamil
women.

Mr. S. Flavel has for some time been confined to his house by
severe rheumatism; he is, however, very useful in the instruc-
tion of those who visit him, and in the direction of the studies of
the Catechists. Naigum, the Tamil Catechist, has been employed
throughout the year in assisting him; more particularly in the
private instruction of households, and public preaching. The
Canarese Catechist, Wm. Burder, has been very useful, chiefly in
assisting Mr, Reid.

Native English Church.—Several of its most pious and active
members have been removed to other stations. Four Europeans,
three Indo-Britons, and five Natives, have been admitted to com-
munion during the year. Two of the latter have come from the
Dharwar church. Instances of misconduct have rendered disci-
pline necessary ; but there are at present in communion, 10 Eu-
ropeans, 13 Indo-Britons, and 23 Natives. One European and
five Natives are candidates for fellowship. In addition to these,
the best hopes are entertained of two or three others. One is
the Hindu devotee, mentioned in last year’s Report as having
relinquished his austerities, and attending the means of grace.
This man has endured much trial, from the opposition of his re-
latives, but has maintained a consistent course. Another man is
now with the Missionaries, who caine to Bellary some months since
to inquire concerning the way of salvation. His attention was first
drawn to religion by a Tract, given to one of his relations by Mr.
Reid, in passing through his village. He afterwards heard the
Gospel preached by Mr. Hands and Wm. Burder, on a visit to
Koodligee. He returned to his village, with the design of mak-
ing his relations acquainted with what he had heard, and shortly
afterwards brought his wife and child to settle at Bellary, that
they might enjoy further advantages from religious instruction.
He has renounced caste; reads the Scriptures for the Mission-
aries, when they preach in the bazaars; and in many other ways
gives evidence of sincerity. His wife at first appeared much op-
posed to him, and threatened to return to her relations; but her
prejudices have declined; she regularly attends public worship,
and associates with the Christians. The man is the son of a
Polijhar, and was possessed of lands at his village, which yielded



60 ¥YORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836
him acomfortable subsistence. These he has forfeited by leav-
ing it. He had never been accustomed to work; but such was
his desire to remain at Bellary, that he consented to engage in
hard manual labour in the printing-office. He has since been
employed as a copyist, and is very diligent.

English Services.—Opportunities of religious instruction and
Divine Worship are still afforded to all who are disposed to avail
themselves of these advantages, by the English service in the
Mission Chapel on Sabbath evening, the attendance at which has
greatly increased; and all persons of consistent character and
profession have been admitted to the Lord’s Supper. Service
has been conducted in the Garrison Hospital once in three
weeks; and a day in the week has been set apart for receiving
the visits of inquirers. Many have, in this way, enjoyed the
advantages of a Pastor's care.

Schools.—The plan of education, mentioned in last year’s Re-
port, of instructing the children by monitors, has been pursued
with much advantage. There are now nine Canarese, three Te-
lugu, and two Tamil boys’ schools, and one Canarese girls’
school. The generosity of the friends of Native education, has
relieved the Society of a large proportion of the expenses of the
schools. The Orphan School contains ten boys and seven girls.
Two or three of the elder children have for some time past given
highly cheering evidence of piety. The difficulties under which
the English Charity School laboured, have been removed by an
appeal to the liberality of the friends of the institution, and it
continues to prosper. Forty-eight children are under instruc-
tion; six of whom are supported by the funds of the school. The
total number of children in the day-schools is 535. The Sab-
bath-school, under the superintendence of Mr. Paine, contain-
ing 80 children, is in a very promising state, as also some other
branches of the Mission.

Itinerancy.—In October, Mr. Reid, in company with Wm.
Burder, visited Comply, and made a short circuit in the neigh-
bourhood. Poorashuttum (now at Vizgapatam) was at his sta-
tion in November, when he visited Ghooty, and all the interme-
diate towns and villages. In Conaconda, a large town, which
has often been visited, he was received with particular kindness.
He spent a part of three days there, and left upon the minds of
some respectable inhabitants a very strong impression in favour
of Christianity, In December, Burder again visited Comply,



1836. BELLARY. 61
and met with much attention from the weavers there, who ap-
pear more inclined to receive instruction than any other class.
In January, Mr. Reid made a journey through a number of im-
portant towns and villages within thirty-five miles of Bellary.
The disposition to hear was considerable. In March, Mr. Reid
commenced another excursion, with the same companion, but
was obliged soon to return, from indisposition. Burder prose-
cuted the journey alone, and attended the festivals at Ouvra,
Condai, and Kourgode.*

In April, Mr. Paine visited Humpee, accompanied by S.
Flavel and Burder. The attendance at the festival was large,
and the brethren were fully employed, notwithstanding the state
of bustle and excitement. Many thousands heard the Gospel
preached, and nearly 3000 ‘Tracts and portions of Scripture were
distributed. From the testimony of Mr. Beynon, of Belgaum,
it appears that some of these publications had found their way
to the utmost limits of the Canarese territory, and appeared to
have been read. Intheend of May, Mr. Reidand Wm. Burder
attended the feast at Holijee, a considerable town on the fur-
ther banks of the Tamboodra, under the Nizam’s government.
They received very great kindness from the Divan and the heads
of the district. The people who visit the goddess from the Bel-
lary side of the river, pay a double tax; one to the company,
and another to the Nizam. The goddess, called Holijee-Am-
mah, is probably a modified form of Kali; the ceremonies of
worship being similar to those practised in other parts of India.
Hundreds of sheep and goats are immolated at her shrine, where
their blood and heads are left to corrupt; an appropriate em-
blem of the sanguinary character of the deity and her votaries.
As many as fifty persons, principally women, submitted to the
lideous penance of swinging with hooks pierced through the in-
tezuments of the back. Sometimes the body is partially sup-
ported by clinging to a rope or pole; when these aids are re-
fused, narcotics are administered. About 40,000 persons assem-
bled on this occasion; and the number of offerings, some of
which consisted of richly-embroidered cloths, was very consider-
able. The deity is supposed to preside over the diseases of the
human body; and these offerings are propitiatory, or in per-
formance of vows entered into in affliction. ‘The people were all

* Some interesting details of his labours there, are inserted in the Missionary
Chronicle, for March and April, 1835, with an autobiograpby of the Reader.



62 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
of the lowest castes, and few beside those who were traders
could read. The booths of merchandize were thickly inter-
spersed with ornamented booths of toddy and arrack, filled with
customers. Intoxication and licentiousness rendered the scene
the most revolting which can be conceived. Many, however,
were found willing to hear, and the Missionary and his assistant
preached daily in the precincts of the temple, on the plain, or at
the Choulty. They returned by another route, and spent a day
at each of four places. Mr. Hands, on his journeys from Ma-
dras to Bangalore, and from the latter place to Bellary, collected
congregations wherever he halted, and exerted himself to the
utmost of his strength in preaching to the people.

Translations, §c.—The Gospel of Mark, in Canarese, has
been prepared for a second edition, now printing. John will be
commenced next. Mr. Hands was similarly employed while ab-
sent from the station. Mr. Reid has proceeded with the revision
of the Gospel by St. Mark, in Telugu, and is about to com-
mence the Psalms. Several Tracts and Catechisms have, during
the year, been translated from the Canarese into the Te-
lugu language. A work, entitled, “ A Help in acquiring a
Knowledge of the English Language,” has been translated into
the Canarese and Telugu languages. It contains the elements
of the most popular sciences, in the form of reading-lessons ; with
much information on religious subjects. The circulation of this
book has been greatly aided by some friends, who have interested
themselves on behalf of the inhabitants of Mysore and Coorg.

Printing.—The following have been issued from the press du-
ring the year:—In English, 2470 copies of Catechisms and
Tracts; besides other miscellaneous printing. In Canarese,
11,500 Books and Tracts. In Telugu, 16,800 ditto.

The distribution of books has been as follows :—Bibles, 10;
Testaments, and portions of Scripture, 876; Tracts, and Ele-
mentary Books, 13,896.

BANGALORE.

The circumstances of the Rev. W. Campbell have rendered
it necessary for him to return to this country for a season. He
embarked with Mr. Hands, in the Barretto Junior, at Madras,
and arrived in London on April 9, 1836. The Rev. Colin
Campbell, B.A., whose departure was announced in the last Re-
port, arrived at Madras on September 3, 1835, by the Royal



1836. BANGALORE. 63
William, Captain Ireland; and, under the present circumstances
of the Bangalore Mission, has been directed to supply that sta-
tion. The Rev. J. Smith, of Madras, also assists temporarily the
operations of the Mission, while remaining for a short season at
Bangalore, for the improvement of his health.

Native Services.—The Tamil and Canarese people have wor-
shipped together on Sabbath morning; the majority belonging
to the latter class. Their union has been found to subserve
some important purposes, in the subversion of caste. The com-
municants are 32 in number; their conduct is humble and de-
voted. The adult congregation is between 70 and 80; and about
the same number of children attend the service. Five commu-
nicants, and 14 members of the congregation, have removed to.
other places during the year.

A spot of ground has been obtained in the Pettah, on which a
building has been erected for a school and preaching station.
Much opposition had been raised by the Brahmins to the pur-
chase or hire of a house; and the opening which has been ob-
tained is most providential in its character. A weekly service
is held at this place; when the attendance is from 150 to up-
wards of 200.

The Iinglish congregation is generally good. The number of
communicants is 34; 11 having been added during the year.
A private meeting is held for the instruction of the soldiers on
Thursday evenings; and a small chapel has been opened in the
cavalry lines, where that corps meet for divine worship.

In the Canarese Boarding-school and Seminary, 40 children
are wholly supported by local aid. The attainments in Divine
knowledge which these have made, are encouraging, and the
tempers and dispositions which some of them have manifested,
are not less pleasing. A class of eight female children has been
added, which assumes a very promising appearance.

It has been the object of this institution to train up those who
might probably become Readers, Schoolmasters, or Native
Teachers; and it is an encouraging feature in the Mission, that,
while so many obstacles to the furtherance of its operations ex-
ist, instruments are preparing for more eligible opportunities of
usefulness. Six stations are now occupied by Native Teachers,
who have thus been trained up to the work. Shadrach has
charge of the Tamil people in the congregation, bazaar, and sur-
rounding neighbourhood. David labours at Kingerre, and visits



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eighteen villages and a large market. Jacob is stationed at Beg-
goor; and his district includes more than twenty villages and
three markets. John Brown has charge of Yelavunkum, and
visits twenty villages and four markets. Timothy, who is about to
proceed to this station, has had the care of the Christian village.
John Brown will be removed to the Pettah, a very populous place;
and the Christian village will then be occupied by John. These
Native agents have an intelligent and experimental acquaintance
with the truth, and are able champions in its defence against the
objections of their countrymen, and are zealous for its diffusion.
Besides the Teachers thus stationed, five Students are preparing
for the ministry, who are daily employed in the surrounding vil-
lages. One has been sent to the aid of Mr. Bilderbeck, at Chit-
toor. The diligence and zeal of these young men are very com-
mendable.

Day-Schools.—The Bazaar Canarese School contains 28 boys.
Their master is an active and well-qualified man. Some of the
children belong to Roman Catholic families; and both their pa-
rents and themselves have suffered much persecution in conse-
quence of attendance at school. After being beaten, and placed
in confinement, they have, however, returned to the school, or
the chapel, on being liberated. This school has been removed
to a more eligible site in the bazaar, and will furnish an excellent
preaching station, both for Canarese and Tamil people. The
school in Beggoor contains 30 boys; the new school in the Pet-
tah, 25; and the school on the western side of the town, 28.

An Auxiliary Missionary Society has been established at this
station; and a very liberal subscription has been opened by the
European residents, and others.

SALEM.

Native Preaching.—Two Tamil services have been regularly
conducted on the Sabbath, in the Mission Chapel, and have genc-
rally been well attended. lar attendant, expressed himself much affected by witnessing the
celebration of the Lord’s Supper. His relations and friends en-
deavoured to prevent him from coming, but have not been able
to dissuade him. Between the two services the schools are ex-
amined. Week-day services are held at the station, and also at
Sheva-pettah, Amma-pettah, Hyodeputnum, Mulloor, and Te-
reemalageree, These are places of public resort; and a large



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concourse of people has been attracted, who have heard with
seeming attention. In fourteen of the adjacent villages, within
two and three miles of Salem, the Gospel has been preached
every month; and the Missionary has been encouraged to per-
severe in his labours, by the request of the villagers that his
visits may be repeated.

The four Native Teachers, and the Assistant, Isaac David, have
rendered material assistance; and their conduct, with the ex-
ception of one of them, who has been superseded by the appoint-
ment of another in his place, has been satisfactory.

The number of communicants in connexion with the Mission,
is 14. The three families, mentioned in the last Report, have
been baptized. There are six candidates, respecting whom fa-
vourable hopes are entertained. ‘The Missionary has been called
to the painful exercise of separating from the communion of the
Church some whose conduct has been unworthy of their profes-
sion.

Schools.—The improvement of the children is satisfactory; the
minds of many have been imbued with religious knowledge.

The schoolmasters are advancing in qualifications for their
work. ‘The number of schools is eight, containing 303 children ;
besides a school of 16 adults. Some of the latter have been
taught to read the New Testament, which they peruse with
delight.

Christian Village.—Three families have left, from a dislike to
the strictness of the regulations. A part of the Missionary’s
time is devoted to private religious intercourse with each of the
families.

Itinerancy.—Being called to Madras on public business, Mr.
Walton preached, and distributed books in the villages through
which he passed. Two of the readers made a Missionary tour
to Kaleputtee, Saukerry-droog, Trickongode, and other villages,
forty to fifty miles distant from Salem.

Distribution of Books.—This has been accomplished to some
extent, during the above excursions, and at other times. ‘Two
small supplies have been furnished to a gentleman at Dindigull,
at his request. A Telugu Native merchant, of Tripatou, who
received a copy of Watts’s first Catechism, was so much inte-
rested with its contents, that he committed the whole to memory.
During his stay in Salem, he visited and conversed with the Mis-
sionary every day; and on his departure, was supplied with some

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Tracts, and a copy of the Gospel of Luke. The total number
distributed during the year, is as follows:—Portions of Scrip-«
ture, 520; Tracts, 5200; Elementary Books, 12.

Infirmary.—There are at present six inmates. Some who
came for temporal advantage, have received spiritual benefit from
the instructions afforded to them. Those who have been bap-
tized, with one exception, continue steadfast in their profession.

COMBACONUM.

In consequence of the illness of Mr. Smith, and his tempo-
rary removal from Madras, Mr. E. Crisp has been called upon to
join that station, and ieft Combaconum, for that purpose, at the
close of June. ‘The charge of the station has since devolved on
Mr. J. E. Nimmo, Assistant Missionary. |

Native Preaching, §c.—The number of Native Christians un-
der instruction, is about 167, including children. These are
resident at Caroopoor, where the Mission Chapel is situated ;
Trivaselloor and Amman Pettah, where there are small chapels
also; and Ayyem-Pettah, where a building has lately been
erected for a school-house and place of worship.

The Readers, Henry Venn, R. W. Hamilton, John Wickliffe,
and George Swan, beside an Assistant Reader, are all members of
the Native Church, and are possessed of considerable natural
abilities, as well as active pietv. George Swan has been sta-
tioned at A’‘mman-Pettah, among the Native Christians there.
He superintends the school at that place, and visits those at Tri-
vaselloor and Tirumungala Kudi. Other Readers instruct the
people at the latter places. ‘The Natives have made much pro-
gress in Scripture History; especially the females, who take
pleasure in catechetical instruction. At Trivaselloor, a man,
formerly a Roman Catholic, who had recently joined the congre-
gation, said to Mr. Nimmo,

“ TI hope, Sir, a change has been wrought in me. Before I knew any
thing of the Gospel, I hated the people of God. I would by no means go
near a Protestant church. About a year and a half ago, I carried some
potatoes for sale to Cuddalore ; and when I heard a Protestant Minister
was there, I disliked the idea of even going to his house with the potatoes.
But I have been convinced of my errors; I have abandoned the Roman
Catholic faith, and will by no means go near that church again.”

The attention of the members of the Mission has been directed
to Ayyem-Pettah, a large Catholic village, about thirty-five
miles distant, in a north-easterly direction, where several. persons



1836, COMBACONUM. «BT
professed a desire to renounce Popery, and place themselves and
their children under Christian instruction. A school was com-
menced in January, in a building erected for the purpose. A
number of people formally placed themselves under the care of
the Missionary for instruction.

In a recent communication to Mr. Crisp, Mr. Nimmo, by
whom, and the three elder Readers, this place is alternately
visited, states, respecting the congregation, |

“They are but a small band in the midst of hundreds of Roman
Catholics ; but they adorn the doctrine of God their Saviour. They are
making great advances, not only in Divine knowledge, but, I hope, also in
piety and love to Christ. The Lord is, I trust, opening a wide door here.
The Roman Catholics do not manifest that aversion and prejudice with
which they formerly regarded our labours; but calmly hear the truth when
declared ; and some of them even acknowledge its goodness. Some of the
principal men among them have expressed a wish to Join us; but they
want more faith and true Christian courage. The school here is doing
better than of late. Those Roman Catholics who were much opposed to
it, have now commenced sending their children to school.”

In order to excite among the Native Christians greater zeal
for the spread of the Gospel, a Missionary prayer-meeting has
been commenced, where those facts are urged on their considera-
tion which are likely to have a beneficial influence on their minds.
The service at the Kutwal’s house, and the circulating prayer-
meeting on Saturday evening, have been regularly carried on,
and are important and useful means of spiritual improvement to
those who attend them. Mr. Crisp mentions the general pros-
perity of the Native Church; but the number of communicants
has not been mentioned.

A large share of attention has been given to the heathen festi-
vals in the neighbourhood. At the great bathing-feast of Triva-
murdoor, the Ammen feast at Udagaloor, and the large Car-feast
at Combaconum, many thousands heard the Word of Life, and
some hundreds received Tracts.

Schools.—The number is 12, with 494 scholars; the average
attendance being more than four-fifths. Two young men who
are Christians have been engaged as assistant schoolmasters.
Mr. Nimmo has derived much pleasure from meeting some of the
elder children at his own house, when they enter into familiar
conversation on the subjects of their lessons. Two of the schools
are supported by respectable Natives on the spot. The girls’
school has been relinquished in consequence of the removal of
Mr. Crisp; Mr. Nimmo not being able to devote his attention

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toit. The children have been permitted to take their spinning-
wheels, &c. with them; and it is hoped that what they have
acquired will be retained. |

On Wednesday, the 24th of June, prior to Mr. Crisp’s depart-
ture from the station, a general meeting of the children of the
various schools was held in the Mission Chapel. The children were
catechised extemporanecously, and their replies gave much satis-
faction. They were addressed at some length from 2 Tim.
ili. 15, and reminded of the nature, advantages and responsibili-
ties of a scriptural education. With their Teachers at their head,
they sang some stanzas which they had composed, expressing
their kindly and grateful feelings towards the friend from whom
they were about to be separated; and were commended by him
in prayer to the care and blessing of God.

During the year, 300 portions of Scripture and upwards of
4000 Tracts have been distributed.

Mr. Crisp acknowledges the liberal contributions of some
friends at Madras, and elsewhere, in support of the schools.

SOUTH TRAVANCORE.
STATIONS, Missionaries.
Eastern Division . Nagercoil. . Cuartes Maurr, Wm. Mitten.
Wesrean Division. Neyoor ; Cuar_Les Mreap, Cnarces MILLer.
° — ASHTON, Assistant.
J. C. THompson.
(ution. ; T. CumMBERLAND.
Coimbatocr W. B. Apps
Nagercoil. ©

Mr. William Miller’s health not being materially improved by
his visit to the Cape of Good Hope, he embarked, under medical
advice, on the 2nd of March, 1835, for New South Wales, and
arrived at Hobart Town on May 16, per the “‘ Mediterranean
Packet.” My. Miller anticipates, with much anxiety, a return
to his accustomed labours.

The health of Mrs. Mault having been greatly restored during
her stay in the country, she embarked on her return, per the
** Palmira,” Captain Loader, on the 4th of October, 1835,
accompanied by her eldest daughter, and by Miss Christian
Me. Gregor.

Congregations, §c.—Notwithstanding the discouragement
arising from the apathy of many who profess Christianity, the



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cause of Christ has steadily advanced in this district; and its
progress is marked not only by numerous accessions to the con-
gregations, but also by the increased consistency and devotedness
of a large number of the converts.

The total number of stated congregations connected with the
Mission is 43, comprising about 1150 families. Five infant
Churches, containing, at present, 79 members, have been formed
in central situations. These have considerably increased during
the year, and there are many candidates. In most congrega-
tions, there are some desirous of being baptized.

In very few cases has the exercise of ecclesiastical discipline
been required, the people having conducted themselves in a
manner becoming the disciples of Christ.

The large church which has long been in the course of erection
at the central station, is nearly completed. Its dimensions are
144 feet by 74. Buildings are still required in 12 villages where
congregations have recently been raised. £10, with the assistance
of the people, will be sufficient to erect a commodious and sub-
stantial place of worship at each of them.

Schools, §c.—'These are more than 50, containing 2000 boys and
upwards of 300 girls, who are receiving a Christian education.
Their progress is encouraging, considering that their attendance
at some seasons of the year is necessarily irregular. A few
manifest signs of piety, and will ere long, it is trusted, occupy
places of usefulness in the Church. Some have already been
admitted to communion, and are among the most consistent and
useful members. To raise up suitable schoolmasters, has been
an object of much solicitude, which has, to some extent, been
accomplished, and the advantages of which are evidently realized.
In a few places, evening schools have been established, and a
number of young men are availing themselves of the advantages
thus afforded.

In the girl’s school at Nagercoil, 74 children are boarded and
educated, many of whom are very promising. ‘This institution
has been highly blessed of God for good. Several young women,
who are members of the Church, received their first religious im-
pressions here, and are now usefully employed in diffusing the
blessings of the Gospel in the villages where they are stationed.
The Orphan School contains 17, who are making pleasing pro-
cress in their studies. Respecting this institution, Mr. Mault
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“My soul has been rejoiced by intelligence from England, that help has
been afforded to our humble efforts for this destitute class. Our hearts
are frequently sickened by beholding the misery to which many poor friend-
less children are exposed in this wretched land, the habitation of the most
appalling cruelty. Here are no public institutions, no asylums for destitute
children, and in many large towns and populous districts, none to pity or
relieve them. Most earnestly do I entreat you to do all you can for this
object.” |

For the advantage of those who can read, and especially of the
young people of both sexes who have left the schools to pursue
their various avocations in life, Bible classes have been formed in
most of the congregations, and are regularly superintended by
the Readers. During the past year, the progress of these classes
has been very pleasing, and they bid fair to become important
auxiliaries to the Mission. The number at present in these classes
is 162 men and 47 women.

The visits of the Missionary among the people, occupy nearly
half his time. On these occasions, the Readers are encouraged
in their work; the Gospel is preached three or four times in the
course of the day; many of the people are visited in their own
houses; the Bible classes, on stated occasions, are assembled and
eatechised on the portions of Scripture they have read, and the
schools are examined. Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, are
devoted to duties at the home station. On Wednesday morning,
the schools on the premises are catechised, and the whole of the
women afterwards meet for the same purpose. The Bible class
then read a portion of Scripture, appointed the week previous,
for their perusal at home. In the evening, the men are exercised
in a similar manner. On Friday, the children are again cate-
chised. Those of the Readers who most need instruction then
assemble, superintended by one of their own number, and after-
wards all of them meet the Missionary to deliver in their reports,
and receive such direction and instruction as may be necessary.
The whole of the New Testament has been discussed, by succes-
sive portions, at these meetings, and the books of the Old Testa-
ment are now being read in the same manner. The schoolmasters
and children assemble again on Saturday, when the conduct of
each is examined, and a report of each school presented.

- Printing, §c.—The press has been actively employed during
the year, although the number of copies issued has not been
stated. In the intervals of other duties, Mr. Mault has com-
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1836. NEYOOR. 71
some of which have been printed, and others are ready for the
press.

His Highness the Rajah of Travancore, accompanied by his
brother, the Dewan, the British resident, A. Casamajor, Esq.,
and other officers and gentlemen, visited the Mission establish-
ment at Nagercoil, in December, 1835. The children were
assembled and examined in the presence of his Highness, who
expressed much gratification at witnessing their proficiency.
The printing-office, church, and other parts of the establishment,
were honoured with the favourable notice of his Highness, who
presented a munificent donation of 2000 Rupees toward the com-
pletion of the church, with permission to cut down 20 Teak trees
for the same purpose. Other contributions were made by the
gentlemen who accompanied him. Mr. Mault observes :—

“ By the blessing of God, some happy results may be the consequence
of the decided favour shewn by his Highness to the Mission. And if it
makes myself and my Native brethren more humble and more devoted to
our work, we may hope that much good will be effected.”

, NEYOOR.

The Divine blessing appears to follow the attempts made to
disseminate the truths of Christianity in many parts of the cir-
cuit embraced by this station. Since the last Report, two small
idol temples, and several altars for sacrifices to evil spirits, have
been destroyed. The owner of one of the temples burned it
down ; and the other is used as a place for fire-wood.

Congregations, §c.—During the past year, 116 families have
made a profession of Christianity. Altogether, 1035 families,
consisting of 4073 persons, who formerly worshipped idols, have
publicly renounced all dependance upon them. The average at-
tendance in the various congregations on the Sabbath, is 2259
persons. ‘There is every prospect of an increase in numbers from
year to year. Where most labour has been bestowed, the en-
couragements are generally the greatest. In most of the villages
there is an apparent increase of concern, and desire to obtain re-
ligious knowledge. Some people from Canodoo, near the Mis-
sion-house, have recently applied for instruction. Others have
come forward from Ootucully. At each of these places a school
is now established. These, with some families from Anjalee, at-
tend for worship on the Sabbath, at the indigo premises, lately
presented to the Mission. At two other villages, Pudoor and

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72 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.
part of the people were heathen, and the rest professed the Ro-
mish faith. These places are all in the vicinity of the Mission-
house; and this encourages the hope that some are beginning to
feel the importance of those instructions which they had long
listened to in vain.

The Missionaries and Native Assistants make repeated visits
to the congregations and schools. In the mountainous parts of
the district, near the jungles, opposition has been experienced
from some of the higher castes, who view the entrance of the
Missionaries as the signal for innovation and change in their long-
established customs. ;; The chapel at Seruvarconain was burnt
down by the heathen; and the poor people who embraced Chris-
tianity are annoyed in various ways. A new place is, however,
commenced, and legal protection sought against the offenders.
A school-shed has lately been put up at Autoor, where the
former one was burnt down. There is reason to believe that
the authorities will now protect the people in the exercise of
their worship. In some places a tent has been erected ; and this
arrangement has been attended with advantage and convenience.
The release of a high caste Native, who had been imprisoned on
account of the assistance he afforded to the Mission, has had a
favourable effect on the minds of the higher classes. The indi-
vidual himself is not discouraged by all he has suffered ; and this
has been very considerable, in consequence of his friendship to
the cause. Through the benevolent influence of A. Casamajor,
Ksq., the Resident, the opposition of the Native Government
has been subdued; and some timber has lately been granted by
the authorities for use in buildings connected with the Missions.

Schools.—These are 56 in number, and contain 1328 children.
In those at the out-stations, the increase of which is continually
solicited, much scriptural knowledge is imparted, and a good
number of the boys read fluently. Since the establishment of
the Mission schools, nearly all the old Native schools have disap-
peared. The schools in the villages are well supplied with reli-
gious books.

The Seminary at Neyoor contains 43 scholars, who are placed
on the foundation; these are boarded and clothed by the pro-
duce of the Mission lands; 12 are supported by private sub-
scription; and 20 are day-scholars. Their progress is gratifying.
A desire to learn English has recently become general among
the higher classes in the country; and the day-scholars, who



1836. NEYOOR. . 73
have recently been added to the seminary, are the children of
this class of parents, who are Nairs, the principal sect in Travan-
core, with the exception of the Brahmins.

Mr. Ashton’s labours in the schools have been continued with
much perseverance and attention.

In the Carlton School, supported by the liberality of Sir Ro-
bert Ramsden, Bart., there are 49 girls. They are instructed
in the Scriptures, and Catechisms, and geography. Several, who
have left the school, have made good progress in these acquire-
ménts. The children are selected from the villages, and are
among the first females who have received the advantage of edu-
cation in this part of the Mission. Several of them are promis-
ing in temper, abilities, and piety. In addition to the founder's
subscription, contributions are acknowledged from St. Peters-
burgh; the Madras Auxiliary Missionary Society; Romsey,
Hants; and the Stepney Sunday-school.

Readers.—Kighteen are now engaged. The following are
their names and stations:—

1. Inverheithing—Neyoor. 2. John Oldfield—Mandacandoo and Kot-
navilly. 3. J. M. Venning—Colatchy. 4. Walter Venning—Neyoor.
5. P. J. Hosch—Trevanderam, Valleyatory, and places adjacent. 6. Ed-
ward Parsons—Matteyodoo. 7. Boothroyd Moorhouse—Cansharacodoo.
8. John Rathbone—Villepannein. 9. John Lochyer—Amandavilly. 10.
Robert Pinkerton—Seruvarconam. 11. Charles Glover—Davyodoo. 12.
Stirling Evangelist—Marathakuratchy. 13. Brooke—Vadacancarry. 14,
Okta—Etavilly. 15. John Brown—Oodiarvilly. 16. Joseph Hurdy—
Kotteyodoo.

The following new Readers have been appointed within the
year, v1Z. :—

17. F. T. Patterson—Saynamvilly. 18. William Fletcher—Anjalee.

Beside the above, 25 Assistant Readers are employed: the
whole number having under their care 63 congregations. Tach
preaches on the Sabbath, and at other times, when the pcople
can be collected. A few assemble in the chapel, or at some con-
venient house, in the morning or evening, when the Scripture is
read, accompanied by a short exhortation and praycr.

Subscriptions having ceased for the Readers, William Clapham,
Peter Roe, and John Tweedy, these appointinents have been
discontinued.

The Native Tract Society has been in active operation. Two
cases of paper have been kindly granted by the Religious Tract
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74 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836,
about 700 of the Natives of the different congregations; and
some, who were unable to attend, sent their donations. The
meeting was addressed by several of the Natives, in simple but
suitable and energetic language. The amount subscribed during
the year was, rupees, 159,1.2.

The Native Society, for erecting chapels and school-rooms,
contributed, during the year, rupees, 202,1.5; and has assisted in
carrying on several chapels, formerly commenced. New ones have
been begun also at nine different places. In most of the other
villages more convenient places of worship are greatly required.

At the Mission Press, 8700 Tracts, principally Tamil, have
been printed during the year. The Assembly’s Shorter Cate-
chism, with proofs, is in the press; also, an English and Tamil
spelling-book, on country paper.

QUILON.

Mr. Thompson and his assistants have continued in the dis-
charge of their duties during the year, amidst much opposition,
and some painful trials.

Preaching, §c.—Mr. Thompson has engaged in the following
Sabbath services :—preaching in the morning; catechising in the
afternoon; occasional service in an adjacent village afterwards ; and
Iinglish service in the evening. ‘The attendance has continued
nearly as last year. Many in the Native congregations are evi-
dently increasing in knowledge; and a few give very satisfactory
proofs of their progress in real religion. The Missionary hopes
shortly to have the pleasure of admitting these to communion.

Schools.—These are twelve in number. The average atten-
dance is 280; in which 50 girls are included. The girls’ school
at Quilon contains 27 children; of whom several make respect-
able progress in learning and needlework. ‘The numbers are
restricted only for the want of funds sufficient for its enlarge-
ment. Three instances have occurred, in which the children
have been the means of directing the attention of their parents
to Christianity, where the reading of the legends of the country
has given place to the perusal of the Scriptures.

From the Seminary, three youths have been sent out during
the year, to take charge of the schools. At present, ten are
under instruction. The eldest promise to be very efficient la-
bourers.

Printing, §c.—Four Tracts have been prepared for the press.
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1836. COIMBATOOR. 75
types, and it is hoped that, in a short time, printing will proceed
without interruption. A short Catechism has been printed, and
introduced into the schools.

COIMBATOOR.

The progress of this Mission, during the year, affords much
cause for thankfulness; although, in some instances, the hopes
of the Missionary have been disappointed by the withdrawment
from his congregation of those who appeared to be inquirers after
the truth.

Preaching, §c.—In January, 1835, a new Bungalow chapel
was opened in a central part of the town. It was erected by
the benevolent contributions of some residents at the station.
The land for the former building, as well as that on which the
Mission premises are situated, has been liberally granted by
Government.

The stated Christian congregation has somewhat increased.
Two adult converts from heathenism have been baptized. One
of them for many years filled the office of sacrificer to a village
temple, but forsook its emoluments, to embrace the Gospel.
Himself and his family are the only witnesses for Christ in their
village. The other man has long been an attentive hearer. He
has shown the sincerity of his faith on several trying occasions,
and has induced his wife and his aged mother to attend with him
on the regular public services. There are other candidates for
baptism.

The females of the congregation meet Mrs. Addis every week
for instruction; and her efforts have been attended with evident
benefit. An interesting child, nine years of age, belonging
to Mrs. Addis’s school, who died, loved and practised secret
prayer. She evinced a desire to walk according to the Christian
rule, and exhorted others to do so. She often read Christian
books to her aged heathen grandmother, simply explaining them,
and sometimes prevailed upon the old woman to join her in
prayer. One marriage has been celebrated; the first among the
Native converts. The parties evinced great tenderness of con-
science, in not allowing any thing to be done which might be
construed into a wish to retain the heathen ceremonies usual on

such occasions.

One member has been added to the Church, which now consists
of nine communicants ; the conduct of each of whom has been wor-
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76 FORTY-SECOND REPORT. 1836.

Schools.—One of these has been closed, most of the children
having left for employment. One has been commenced in ano-
ther village, at the request of the inhabitants. The number of
schools is 13, containing 532 children; 68 of whom belong to the
Pible classes. Others read lessons from the Scriptures; and a
considerable number have made progress in Tamil grammar, and
writing. The superiority of the Mission Schools to those of the
heathen, is now extensively appreciated; and the prejudices
against the former are greatly subdued.

The six Readers have pursued their labours with much perse-
verance and devotedness. During the year, in conjunction with
the Missionary, they have made extensive itinerancies in every
direction. Of the multitudes who have thus heard the Gospel,
many have acquired a considerable knowledge of its truths, and
openly advocate them. A spirit of inquiry is spreading; and,
in the minds of several, a conflict is evidently taking place: from
which, under the Divine blessing, the most favourable results are
anticipated.

RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURGH.

Tue Rev. J. C. Brown was ordained as the Pastor of the
English and American Church in this city, formerly under the
care of Mr. Knill, on the 6th of December, 1835. The congre-
gation have continued to enjoy that prosperity, and to manifest
that devotedness to the cause of Missions, by which they have
hitherto been distinguished; and it is the fervent prayer of the
Directors, that the union which has recently been formed, may,
under the Divine blessing, be eminently conducive to the perpe-
tuity and increase of the blessings vouchisafed.

During the absence of Mr. Brown, who has recently visited
Iengland, and is now in America, Mr. Stallybrass, while employed
in other duties, connected with the Society’s operations, has con-
ducted the usual services.

SIBERIA.
STATIONS. AMissionaries.

Sclenginsk . . . . Roserr YuItir.

EpwarpD STALLYBRASS,

Khodon and Ona. . WILLIAM SWAN,

Jonn ABERCROMBIE, Printer.



1836. RUSSIA. V7

During the summer of last year, Mr. Stallybrass, according to
previous arrangement with the Directors, visited this country.
In the autumn he returned to St. Petersburgh, where he arrived
on the 18th of November, 1835. He has since been occupied
in the revision of the Mongolian Scriptures. On June, 18, 1835,
he was united in marriage to Miss Ellah, at Copenhagen.

The health of Mr. Swan has been much impaired by an in-
jury received from a fall, which occurred in the discharge of his
Missionary duties, but the Directors have had the pleasure of
receiving intelligence of his partial restoration.

For the more correct printing of the Mongolian Scriptures, the
press has been removed to Khodon, where Mr. Abercrombie, the
Printer, is now proceeding with the Old Testament.

One of the Buriat youths has departed this life in the faith
and hope of the Gospel. ‘The circumstances leading to his death
were peculiarly affecting, but his endurance of affliction, and
perseverance in faith and hope in Christ to the last, were satis-
factory evidence that he was prepared to depart and to be with
Christ.

Ten girls, and from ten to fifteen boys, have been under instruc-
tion during the year.

No report has been received, during the past year, from the
Selenginsk station.

MEDITERRANEAN.
STATION. Missionary.
Conru . . « Corfu. . « « Isaac Lownpes.
CORFU.

Durine the past year, Mr. Lowndes has been enabled to sus-
tain his regular preaching engagements in English, and has been
cheered by witnessing increasing congregations. He has also
continued to preach occasionally in the Greek language, with
much encouragement, having addressed an assemblage in Ithaca,
of not less than 200 persons.

Mr. Lowndes was on the 11th of September last appointed
inspector-general of schools in the Jonian Islands, a situation
which will afford him increased facilities in the prosecution of
his important duties as a Missionary of the Cross. He has vi-
sited, as Inspector, all the islands except Cerigo, and inspected
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school of a higher description than the rest, resembling an En-
glish Grammar School.

The number of schools in the islands for Greek females, is ten,
of which three are in Corfu, being the same which have been for
several years under the superintendence of Mrs. Lowndes and two
of her daughters. From these latter, five of the female schools
in the other islands have been supplied with schoolmistresses.

A powerful impulse has been imparted to the cause of edu-
cation throughout the Ionian Islands, by the warm interest mani-
fested in behalf of the schools by Sir Howard and Lady Douglas.
His Excellency and his Lady have honoured those in Corfu
more than once by their presence, and have enrolled their names
as monthly subscribers to the school-iunds. They have also pre-
sented donations of Ten Pounds each towards the support of the
schools in Corfu.

The four Sabbath schools in Corfu, viz. three Greek and one
Itnglish, are still continued.

On the 24th of August permission was granted for the esta-
blishment of a press at Corfu, in connexion with the Mission,
by the Senate, who have only required Mr. Lowndes to present to
the Government two copies of every work which shall be printed
by him, one for the Library and the other for the Senate.

The Society’s press will be rendered wholly subservient to the
dissemination throughout Greece and the Grecian Archipelago
of the principles of Christianity, together with those minor
branches of human knowledge which may tend to favour the
cause of truth and righteousness. |

Mr. Lowndes has accomplished the printing of a Greek Gram-
mar, and is at present proceeding with his Lexicon, and a small

Spelling Book of the Greek language. These useful works form
an acceptable portion of the results of Mr. Lowndes’s zealous and
persevering exertions.

The sale and distribution of publications of our own and other
Societies, has been greater during the past than in any previous
year. a

Mr. Wilson continued the labours of the press in Malta, and
other engagements connected with the station, until the 10th
of June, when he embarked for this country, where, with Mrs.
Wilson and family, he arrived on the 28th of August.

The health of Mrs. Wilson had been failing for some time
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1836. AFRICA. ‘79

reaching her native shores, The Directors affectionately sympa-

thise with their esteemed brother, and his motherless children, in

the afflictive bereavement with which they have been visited.
AFRICA.

The past has been, to the friends of the South African Mis-
sion, a year of deep solicitude; and the progress of events affect-
ing the Mission, has been watched by the Christian public with
unusual concern. The hopes cherished, of benefits from the just
and enlightened conduct of the Governor towards the Chief of
the Griqua nation, have been fully realized. The ravages of
war, between the forces of the colony and the Caffres, protracted
until within a few months of the end of the past year, forced the
Missionaries from their stations in the country of the former, to
which they have but recently been permitted to return. The
regular labours of the Missionaries at the stations within the
colony on its eastern frontier, were also interrupted by the retali-
atory inroads of the Caffres, in the beginning of the war, and
subsequently by the number of men belonging to the Institu-
tions, who were associated with the colonial forces in the invasion
of the Caffre territory. The number of months these were in
the field, and the length of time they have been detained in the
army, since the conclusion of the peace, has increased the cala-
mities occasioned by their absence from their homes, and pro-
longed their exposure to the evils of a camp; but their conduct
in general has been such, as to demonstrate the advantages they
had derived from the instructions of their teachers, and to fur-
nish fresh evidence of the value of Christian Missions.

The Missionaries have been placed in circumstances of pe-
culiar trial and difficulty; and while the religious portions of the
community sympathise with them in their afflictions, they will
regard with unqualified approbation the just and honourable
course they have pursued. While they have been the advocates
of the helpless and oppressed, and the consistent supporters of
the principles of truth, of justice and humanity, their influence
has been uniformly exerted to restrain from acts of violence, and
to encourage patience and forbearance; often, as the Directors
have reason to believe, with the happiest effects. |

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frontier has been visited, have ceased; and there is reason to
hope that, under the control of the Supreme Ruler, they will be
followed by a happier order of arrangements, based on the prin-
ciples of truth and justice; under which, civilization, industry,
harmony and religion, shall flourish among the people; violence
shall no more be heard in their land; wasting nor destruction
within their borders.
STATIONS WITHIN THE COLONY.
STATIONS. Missionaries.
Cape Town . Rev. Joun Puuip, D.D., Superintendent.
Paarl . . . Witttam Exuiorr.
Tulbagh . . Ante Vos,
Boschesfeld . Cornerius Kramer.
Caledon Insti- Henry Heim.
tution . . Danie. J. Hem, Schoolmaster.
Pacaltsdorp Wituram ANDERSON.
T. S. Hoop, Schoolmaster.
Hankey... Joun MELVILL.
Wittiam Ketry, Schoolmaster.
Bethelsdorp « }VTesornues, ARNON
Port-Elizabeth Avam Rosson.
Uitenhage . . JouNnN Geonrce MEssen.
Graham’s Town Joun Monro.
Graaff Reinet. A. Van LincEN.
GeEorcE Barker.
Theopolis . . CHRISTOPHER Sass.
Tuomas Epwarps, Schoolmaster.
James Reap.
Kat River . . James Criarx, Catechist.
James Reap, Jun. ,
| CAPE TOWN.

No returns have been received from this station. Dr. Philip

is expected shortly to arrive in this country.
PAARL.

The public services at the Paarl have been well attended du-
ring the past year; while Mr. Elliott, with still increasing satis-
faction and encouragement, has continued his Sabbath afternoon
preaching to the free blacks, a large and attentive congregation
of whom has been gathered by his persevering endeavours. These
people have uniformly manifested a warm and unvarying attach-
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The members of the Church have sustained a consistent course
of conduct, evincing in its general tenour, the restraining and
purifying power of the Gospel of Christ. A number of Moha-
medans have regularly attended the means of grace, among whom
are two females, on whose minds the light of Divine truth is be-
ginning to dawn; and

“ During the past year,” observes Mr. Elliott, in one of his latest com-
munications, “six persons have been added to the Mission Church, two
males and four females. One of the former had been many years a Mo-
hamedan ; he seems to have been won by the holy and judicious conversa-
tion and example of his wife, who became a member of the Church in
1834, and he promises to be a valuable acquisition to the little flock. One
female has died full of faith, and exhorting all around her to take refuge in
Him whom she had found an all-sufficient Saviour. She was an interesting
young slave, and for a considerable time had manifested a piety of no or-
dinary standard. In her last illness numbers visited her, and were edified
by the exhibition which she personally afforded of the transforming power
of religion. Another of the female members had been an active and effi-
cient Teacher in the schools ever since their commencement.”

There are three schools, in which 281 children (134 boys and
137 girls) receive Christian instruction. The morning school
assembles in the chapel, and consists chiefly of children, of whom
about three-fourths are free. The average attendance is about
80. The afternoon school is held in a privdte house at the
Lower Paarl, and averages 30, children and adults, all of whom
are free. The evening school is also held in the chapel; the
average attendance is about 80. adult apprentices. ‘The English classes consist of about 30 per-
sons, adults and children, the greater part of whom learn to write.

Some English families have lately settled at the Paarl, for whose
spiritual benefit Mr. Elliott has commenced an additional service.

TULBAGH.

The accounts from this station are of a very pleasing character.
My. Vos states that the means of grace are well attended, and
many appear to feel concerned about the salvation of their souls.
In addition to the regular Sabbath services, a sermon is preached
weekly to the young people. A Catechetical Meeting is also
held for both adults and children. By the Divine blessing on
these means many have made considerable improvement.

Mr. Zahn, who had for some time laboured at this station, in
conjunction with Mr. Vos, contemplates an early removal, as the
Institution with which he stands immediately connected, viz. The

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Rhenish Missionary Society, has occasion for his services else-
where.

Mr. Vos much regrets the loss of Mr. Zahn’s valuable assist-
ance in the public services, and Sunday and evening schools; as-
sistance, which, from his advanced age, was peculiarly important
and acceptable.

There has been a slight temporary decrease in the number of
scholars, particularly in the evening school, owing to the absence
of some of the people with the army.

Schools.—The Infant school, which is increasingly interesting,
contains 41 scholars; the evening school 50; the Sabbath school 29.
CALEDON INSTITUTION.

In the commencement of the year the completion of the aque-
duct over the Buffalo Yachts river, for supplying the Caledon Jn-
stitution with water and irrigating the adjoining lands, had ex-
cited the most pleasing expectations in regard to the secular im-
provements of the settlement. We are concerned to state that
these expectations have not been hitherto realized, in conse-
quence of the services of the people belonging to the institution
being required in the Caffre war. But little progress was made
in the cultivation of the ground during the year. The progress
of building has also been retarded by the same cause.

Preaching.—Those who remain at the station are diligent in
their attendance on the means of grace, but regret the absence
of so many of their brethren from their usual places in the cha-
pel and schools. A few of the people live among the neighbour-
ing farmers as servants and labourers, and therefore cannot al-
ways avail themselves of the public services and other provisions
made for their improvement. But, notwithstanding the obsta-
cles that exist, the work is advancing with power. Four indivi-
duals have been baptized; one is still a candidate for that ordi-

nance; seven others are carnest in their inquiries; four have
been received into church fellowship; one of the members has
died in the faith; and the several members of the Church con-
tinue to walk worthy of their Christian profession.

Schools.—The schools are now conducted by Mr. and Mrs.
Daniel Helm, and continue to prosper. The number in the day-
school amounts to 129; shewing an increase of nine on the last
return. In this school are taught reading, writing, and arith-
metic ; with the Dutch and English languages, which the scho-
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“ The children,” says Mr. Helm, “ make good progress ; and, were they
able to attend the school more regularly, would advance with still greater
rapidity; Lut the indigence of some of the parents, obliges them occasion-
ally to hire out their children on service.”

The Infant school is attended by about 70 children, whose in-
struction is conducted entirely in English. In the Sewing-
school, 22 girls still continue to receive instruction.

The adult Sunday-school has been reduced by the call to the
army. About 40 of the young and middle-aged read in the New
Testament.

A new school-room is erecting.

Temperance Society.—Temperance Institutions follow in the
train of Christianity, and the Society at Caledon now includes
177 members. Some occasional exceptions have occurred; but
the members generally remain faithful to the rule of abstinence.

Towards the close of the year, the Mission Chapel sustained
serious injury from heavy rains, which destroyed the belfry, and
otherwise much damaged the building.

No report has been received, during the past year, of the
labours of Mr. Kramer in Boschesfeld.

PACALTSDORP.

Although, during the past year, the people at this station have
been exercised with many trials and discouragements, chiefly oc-
casioned by the Caffre war, and by severe and continued drought
at the commencement of the season, and heavy rains at its close,
yet the work of God has steadily advanced.

The public ministrations are regularly and numerously atten-
ded, especially on the Sabbath, when the services consist of a
prayer-meeting early in the morning, and preaching in the fore-
noon, afternoon, and evening. There are eight persons to whom
Mr. Anderson especially refers, as affording evidence of real con-
version.

Schools ——In the day-school, good progress has been made.
The average attendance is 94, There is a Bible-class of 9 boys
and 12 girls; and a class of 16 boys in the New Testament. The
Sabbath-school consists of 94 adults, and 82 children; total, 176.
The Infant school, which is superintended by Miss E. A. An-
derson, contains 80, who have made considerable progress. Seven
of them excel in reading. ‘The Sewing school is conducted by
the Misses Anderson, under whose instruction the children,

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amounting to 30, have attained considerable skill in needle-
work.

Mr. Hood performs Sabbath service in the prison at George
Town. His report is encouraging. He also visits the lepers,
who listen to the Word of Life with gladness.

The Temperance Society is prosperous, and has produced ex-
tensive reformation in the depraved habits of those who had been
addicted to drunkenness. There are now 128 members.

No return has been yet made of the number of communicants.

HANKEY.

The effects of the Caffre war have been severely felt at this
station, in both its secular and religious interests. Eighty of the
male inhabitants were required to join the colonial forces. The
formation of a new watercourse had, in consequence, been inde-
finitely postponed. In other respects, this was a season of ad-
versity to the inhabitants, especially to the wives and children of
those men who had been summoned to perform military service.
But it is a subject of thankfulness, that their more immediate
wants were supplied, during several months, with rations of pro-
visions, by the colonial Government.

The present resident population is rather less than 665; and
the attendance on public worship varies, on the Sabbath, from
150 to 300; and on week-days, from 70 to 100. Among the for-
mer, are generally a few apprentices froin the neighbouring farms.

As many Hottentots reside at places not very remote from the
station, yet at too great a distance to admit of their attending
the means of grace at Hankey, Mr. Melvill considers it exceed-
ingly desirable that some itinerant system should be established,
for the purpose of bringing this destitute portion of our African
fellow-subjects under the sound of the Gospel.

There are 67 communicants; three members having been
added to the church in the course of the year. Referring to this
subject, Mr. Melvill observes,

“ When I think of the small number rescued from the hands of the
enemy during a whole year, I ain inclined to be discouraged ; but, on the
other hand, when I consider the value of each immortal soul brought home
to God, I find sufficient cause of gratitude for the smallest accession to the
Redeemer’s kingdom, and the most powerful motives to renewed zeal in the
sacred cause.”

Two adults and four children have been baptized; and for the
ordinance of baptism there were six candidates.