your intended visit three days ago; and we preferred remaining behind, rather than going to our traffic in the north, in order to hear what the Lord has to say, through you." I felt much gratified upon hearing this, and besought the Lord that He would bless my ministrations among them. I saw a few Christians in their houses, inquired into the state of their souls, and whether they had prayer with their families; and warned them against the temptations of the flesh and the devil. In the evening, the people assembled; and as the Chapel was rather too small, we sat outside of it, and taught the Christians from John vi. 27. A question was proposed to one; who, in reply, said, "Father, we are all babes in the Christian Religion: we are come to be instructed by you: have the kindness to tell us." I was pleased with this man's honesty, and answered the question for him. After Prayers, each one retired to his house. I hope that they will consider upon what was said to them, and derive benefit to their souls. July 29,1835-Part of the forenoon was spent in the Catechist's school, and part in conversing with six Heathens and some Christians who came to see me. The Head Catechist and I endeavoured to convince the Heathens, with whom we talked, of their errors, and to lead them to Christ, the Saviour of the world. They readily assented; but would go no further, either to renounce their errors, or publicly to embrace Christianity. Some, I fear, through courtesy to us, do not wish to oppose us when we talk to them, lest we should feel offended. This is a dangerous situation, and tends only to lull them asleep in a fatal security. I would much rather witness open hostility to Christ and His Gospel, than hear people vainly assenting to truths, the power of which they have neither felt, nor desire to feel. At twelve, our Christians assembled in the little Chapel, and were examined and catechized in their Catechism. I then gave them a short address, from a portion of Scripture. The Headman, and a few others, with their families, applied for baptism; but as they were not sufficiently instructed, I deferred it to another opportunity; and desired the Catechist to pay more attention to them. When I was about leaving the village, they surrounded me,' and said, “We beg you will remember us in your prayers." VYITTALINGAPOORAM.-Here I spoke to a backslider on the sin of backsliding; and admonished him to return unto the Lord, who was willing to receive any that came. He is an elderly man; and from what he said in mitigation of his guilt, appears to be hardened in sin and iniquity. The wife of the late Swamidasen, Catechist, offered herself as a Candidate for Baptism; and upon examining her, I found her case a satisfactory one; and could not, therefore, refuse her request. At seven, our Christians came together; to whom the nature of Baptism, and the benefits it is calculated to confer, were briefly explained: and the woman mentioned above, with five children, was received into the Church by Baptism. Some of these people evinced much earnestness in hearing the Word of God; and, if one may judge from outward appearances, their bebaviour was devout and godly. Oh, may the Lord kindle the vital spark of true godliness among His people yet more and more, till it becomes a flame, and diffuses its light to all surrounding villages! KUNDAKUNDALLMANICUM, July 30 -At six A. M. we came to this place, where we have a School. The master had gone to Palamcottah, to be present at the Schoolmasters' Meeting; but, however, we collected the children, and examined them. There were thirty-five boys in the six classes. The Fifth and Sixth Classes are far advanced in the Historical Catechism, and some could repeat the whole with ease. They read any part of the Gospels that was pointed out to them, with great fluency; and answered many simple questions that were put to them, without hesitation. About 100 people were in and about the place, hearing us; and frequent appeals were made to them. After I had finished with the boys, I addressed the spectators on the present condition of man, and his need of a Saviour; and then concluded with beseeching them to forsake their dumb idols, and to turn unto the Living God. One among them said, We do not worship idols : we worship God, who made heaven and earth; and we expect heavenly bliss, as Christians do." In reply, I showed him, and all present, that they did not worship God as they professed to do, but some one deity of their foolish imagination. Some were for, and some against, what was said. In conclusion, I RESOLVED, That the Committee receive in prayer, to the favour and protection of Almighty God, by the Rev. J. Harding. Departure of Missionaries. The Rev. J. U. Graf, Mr. and Mrs. Young, and Mr. H. Townsend, embarked at Gravesend, on board the James," Capt. Ollard, on the 26th ult., for Sierra Leone (p. 246). They sailed on the same day. The Rev. James Günther and Mrs. Günther left London on the 3d instant, for Portsmouth, to embark on board the "Brothers,' Capt. Towns, for Sydney stant. Mr. S. H. Ford and Mrs. Ford embarked at Gravesend, on board the 'City of Edinburgh," Capt. Baker, on the 17th instant, for New Zealand; and sailed the same day. Messrs. T. S. M'Arthur and J. N. Williams, with their Wives, embarked at Gravesend, on board the " Palestine," Capt. Sandford, on the 19th instant, for Trinidad (p. 246). the intelligence of the death of the Rev. (p. 246). They sailed on the 15th inCharles Simeon, M. A., with mingled feelings of sorrow and Christian resignation: and would at the same time record their deep gratitude to Almighty God for His great goodness, in having prolonged the life of that venerable man to so great an age; and for having extended and perpetuated his ministerial usefulness in the University of Cambridge, and throughout the Church of Christ, through evil report and good report, during a period of more than half a century;-and that, especially, would the Committee express their sense of the important services rendered by him to the Church Missionary Society, from its very commencement, both by large pecuniary contributions, and by his patronage and advocacy of the Missionary Cause, in the University, and in the Country generally. Delivery of Instructions to Missionaries. On the 8th instant, the Instructions of the Committee were delivered to the Rev. Francis Owen and Mrs. Owen, on occasion of their departure to the Cape of Good Hope, to commence the Mission to the Zoolus (p. 68); and to Mr. Samuel Hayward Ford and Mrs. Ford, on occasion of their departure to New Zealand. The Instructions having been acknowledged by Mr. Owen, a few words of counsel and encouragement were addressed to the Missionaries by the Rev. F. G. Marsh; and they were commended, PROCEEDINGS OF ASSOCIATIONS. Bedfordshire - Oct. 23: Sermons by Rev. Dr. Doran, at Dunstable, Coll. 91. 15s. 8d. - Oct. 24: Meeting at the same place, Chn. not known, Coll. 4. 58. 2d. Berkshire Oct 16: Sermons at Maidenhead, by Rev. J. W. Cunningham, Colls. not known- Nov. 6: Sermons, by Rev. J. H. Woodward, at Stanforth and Grove, no Colls. - Nov. 7: Meeting at Wantage, Philip Pusey, Esq., M. P., Chn., Coll. 261. 68. For mation of Association. Buckinghamshire- Oct. 23: Sermons at Beaconsfield, by Rev. W. M. B. Bradford, Colls. 177. 188. Cheshire Oct 16: Sermons at Northwich, by Rev. F. Wybrow, Morn., Coll. 8. 138. 7d.; Even., Coll 5. 188. 5d. Oct. 18: Meeting at Boughton, -Wardell, Esq., Chn, Coll, 1. 88,-Oct 19: Meeting at Tattenhall, J. J. Tollemache, Esq., Chn., Coll. 57. 0s. 34,- Oct. 20: Meeting at Bickley, Most Hon. Marquess Cholmondeley, Chn, Coll. 81. 13s. 94. -Oct. 21 Meeting at Farndon, Rev, F. Bryan, Chn., Coll. 3l. 98. 9d. 1836.] HOME PROCEEDINGS.-RECENT INTELLIGENCE. J.M. Pick, Esq., Sco.-Oct. 30: Sermon at Plympton, by Rev. W. R. Payne, Coll. 31. 58. Durham-Oct. 4: Sermons at Seaton Carew, by Rev. R. Gray, Colls. 181. 16s. 6d. Formation of Association. Essex-Oct. 16: Sermon at Rayleigh, by Rev J. Bramston, Moiety of Coll 34. 3s. 2d.-Nov. 6: Sermon at Rawreth, by Rev. J. Bramston, Coll. 21. 48.Nov. 13: Sermons; at Shenfield, Morn., by Rev. S. Goodday, Coll 3. 98 2d.; Aftn., by Rev. Dr. Doran, Coll. 34. 118. 6d. ; at Great Warley; Morn., by Rev. Dr. Doran, Coll. 71. 48. 6d. ; Aftn., by Rev. S. Goodday, Coll 41. Gloucestershire-Oct. 30: Sermons by Rev. J. H. Woodward; at Painswick, Coll. 8. 138. 2d.; at King's Stanley, Coll 31. 108.- Oct 31: Meeting at Painswick, Rev. R. Strong, Chn, Coll. 2i 198. — Nov. 1: Meeting at Frampton, Rev. the Curate, Chn., Coll. 71. 188. 11d. Formation of Association. Hampshire-Nov. 5: Meeting at Winchester, Sir T. Baring, Bart., Chn, Coll. 19. Huntingdonshire-Oct. 9: Sermons: at Huntingdon, St. Mary's, by Rev. Prof. Scholefield, Coll. 14. 11s. 8d.; at Godmanchester, by Rev. H. Linton, Coll. 91. 28. 4d.; at Hemingford, by Rev. H. L. Da. vies, Coll 81. 1s. 3d. ; at Fenstanton, by Rev. Prof. Scholefield, Coll. 81. 18.-Oct. 10: Meeting at Huntingdon, Rev. R. Tillard, Chn., Coll. 14/ 11. 3d. Kent-Sept. 25: Sermons by Hon. and Rev. F. J. Noel; at Tenterden, Coll. 221. 48.; at Rolvenden, Coll. 51. 138. Middlesex-Oct. 30: Sermons at Shepperton, by Rev. Dr. Doran, Colls. 10. 10s.-Nov. 1: Meeting at same place, Rev. W. Russell, Chn., Coll. 231. 108. Norfolk-Oct. 30: Sermon at East Wretham, by Rev. W. Collett, Coll. 41. 63. 2d. Nottinghamshire- Oct. 18: Meeting at Finingley, Rev Woodhouse, Chn, Coll. 5. 10s. - Oct. 19: Meeting at Bawtry, G. Greaves, Esq., Chn, Coll. 10. 168. 5d.- Oct 21: Meeting at Ruddington, Chn. not known, Coll. 9. 68.-Oct. 23: Sermons by Rev. C. Hodgson; at Cotgrave, Coll. 10. 128. ; at Epperstone, Coll. 51 18.; at Oxton, Coll. 8. 58. 8d.Oct. 24: Meeting at Oxton, Col. Coape, Chn., Coll. 181. 58. 6d. -Formation of Oxton and Sherwood-Fo. rest Association. 279 Shropshire Oct. 13: Meeting at Madeley, Rev. G. Edwards, Chn., Coll. 31. 48. 2d.- Oct. 14: Meeting at Snedshill, Rev. Moore, Chn, Coll. 21. 16s 6d. Southwark Nov. 20: Sermons at St Olave's; Morn. by Rev. J. H. Woodward, Coll. 131. 18. 2d., Even by Rev. D. Wilson, Coll. not known. Sussex-Oct. 23: Sermons, by Rev. J. H. Woodward, at Franfield, Warbleton, and Heathfield; no Colls. Oct. 24: Meeting at Franfield, Rev.H Hoare, Chn., Coll. 41. 48. 4d.- Formation of AssociationOct. 25: Meeting at Heathfield, Rev. J. Young, Chn, Coll. 31. 168. 74. - Formation of Association - Nov 20: Sermons at Brighton; at St Mary's, by Rev. Dr. Doran and Rev. H. V. Elliott, Colls. 801. 28.; at Trinity Chapel, by Rev. R. Anderson, Colls. 907. 38 9d.; at St. James's, by Rev. Dr.Doran and Rev.C. D.Maitland, Colls. 477. 12s.-Nov. 21: Meetings at Brighton, Morn., Rt. Hon Earl of Chichester, Chn.; Even. N. Kemp, Esq., Chn., Colls. 647. 48. 8d. Yorkshire-Oct. 6: Sermons at Elerington, by Rev. C. Ingle and Rev. W. Procton, Colls. 41. 28. 61.Oct 12: Meeting at Upper Poppleton, Rev. C. Camidge, Chn., Coll. 3 18. 4d.-Oct. 16: Sermon at Dean Head, by Rev.W. Madden, Coll 11.68.-Oct.19: Sermon at Crosland, by the Same, Coll. 15.- Oct 20: Sermon at Lockwood, by Rev. D. James, Coll. 251. -Oct. 23: Sermons; by Rev. C A. Thurlow, at Filey, Coll. 47. 78. 6d; by Rev. E. Abney, at Bainton, Coll. 51. Os. 1d.; at Middleton, and Lund, Colls. not known; by Rev. J. Graham, at Leckonfield and Cherry Burton, Colls. not known.-Oct. 25: Meeting at Dewsbury, Rev. T. Allbutt, Chn., Coll 117.18 7d. -Oct. 26: Meeting at Bradford, J. Rand, Esq.,Chn Coll 51.68. 9d. Oct. 27: Meeting àt Heckmondwike, Rev. the Curate, Chn., Coll. 41. 58. 9d.-Oct. 30: Sermons; by Rev. W. Madden; at Tnornhill, Coll. 41. 1s. 6d; at Dewsbury Moor, Coll., not known; at Earls Heaton, Coll. 71. 7s.; by Rev. E. Abney, at Stillington, Coll. 4.; by Rev. W. Mitton, at Newtonupon-Ouse, Coll 5. 10s. 6d. - Nov. 6. Sermons by Rev. W. Wilkinson; at Burnby, Coll. 27.; at Warter, Coll. 11. 8s. Wiltshire-Oct. 26: Meeting at Mere, Rev. T. Blundell, Chn, Coll. 31. 138. 3d.-Formation of Association; Rev. T. Blundell, Sec. West-Africa Mission-The Rev. J. F. Schön, in a Letter dated July 18, 1836, informs us that Mrs. Schön was safely delivered of a daughter, on the 10th of May last. Mrs. Schön was suffering much from indisposition. Mediterranean-The Rev. C. H. Blumhardt, in a Letter dated Isle of Rhoda, Caïro, Aug. 23, 1836, gives the painful intelligence of the decease of the Rev. J. H. Knoth (p. 199), who died on the 15th of August, of dysentery. South-India Mission - By a Letter from the Rev. H. Harley, dated Madras, June 10, 1836, we learn that he arrived there, in health and safety, on the 20th of May last. West Indies' Mission-William Dawes, Esq., formerly Superintendant of the Society's Schools in Antigua, departed this life, at an advanced age, the 10th Oct. North-West-America Mission-We regret to state, that the 'Prince Regent," destined to York Factory, and containing supplies for the Mission, upon reaching the York Roads, Sept. 26, 1835, was, after landing her passengers, driven out again on the 30th. She was eventually compelled, for safety, to return to England, and re-land her cargo. The ships which accompanied her have not yet been heard of. Death of Mr. Daniel-The Committee have this month to record the death, on the 21st instant, of Mr. Robert Daniel, who for upward of 25 years faithfully discharged the duties of a Clerk in the Society's Office. Mr. Daniel having lived a life of faith in the Son of God, the Committee doubt not that he has entered into the joy of his Lord. We have also to thank the Rev. W. Bury, of Radcliffe, for the gift of a small Reflecting Telescope, for the use of Mr. Norton's Pupils, at Allepie. Church Missionary Kecord. No. 12.] DECEMBER, 1836. [VOL. VII. SOUTH-INDIA MISSION. In our last Number (pp. 252-278), full details were given of the course of proceedings at the Tinnevelly Station. We now present our Readers with some information of the other Stations in this Mission. Madras. The charge of this Station has devolved almost entirely on the Rev. J. Tucker, in consequence of the removal of the Rev. Messrs. Pettitt and Dent and Mr. Edward Sergeant to Tinnevelly. The Rev. H. Harley, who arrived out in May last, had been for the present kept at Madras, to assist Mr. Tucker in the duties of the Station. We select a few passages from Mr. Pettitt's Journals, which exhibit the general state of things up to the period of his departure. Visit to the Country Stations. VALAVERAM, April 21, 1835-I went to the school-room at eleven o'clock, in order to have Service. It was very hot indeed; but as I perspired very freely, it was not very unpleasant. The house being a native one, the roof is very low, and only a little fresh air comes in at eleven o'clock. Not one person had come. I waited till twelve o'clock, when about twenty were present, with whom I began Service, a good deal discouraged; as I did not then know that the people were cutting grain, and had a good distance to come after leaving their work. However, about half past twelve a good number came : and after Prayers had been read in Teloogoo, I offered prayer in Tamul, and preached from Matt. i. 21. I spoke Tamul with more ease to-day than ever I did before; and I think the people understood me, as they gave the right answer to many of the questions which I put to them during the sermon. At the close, I recapitulated the heads and main thoughts; and made one of the Readers translate it into Teloogoo, that they who knew nothing of Tamul might understand and profit also. Afterward, I examined RECORD, Dec. 1836.] nine children; who, however, knew but little.. STRITHIAPALIUM - Set off about four o'clock for Strithiapalium, which we reached soon after five. I examined the school; which gave me great satisfaction, and showed that the Master had taken pains. The first-class boys read Luke ii. very fluently and correctly, and answered nearly every question which I put to them. They repeated much of the doctrinal Catechism very correctly. All the boys repeated the Lord's Prayer and Ten Commandments very well. They can all read words of two or three syllables, and write on the sand. Not knowing Teloogoo, I cannot very well judge of their progress; but when I remember, that when I was here fifteen months ago the boys could only just write a few letters of the alphabet-which is ten times harder to learn than the English alphabet-I think their progress is very satisfactory. They feel an interest in learning; and take home their knowledge to their parents, who are very desirous to hear about Christianity. It is a fine opening for stationing a good Catechist; but we want both such a person and funds. I could scarcely proceed in the examination of the first class, on account of the questions of the bystanders; and if I could have spoken Teloogoo, I might have had some very interesting conversation with many. The people One here take an interest in the School. man asked me, as a boy repeated the Sixth Commandment, whether killing one another in war was not a breach of this Commandment. I explained it to him; and told him, that Christianity was intended to do away with war, by making men love one another and act justly; that if all men were true Christians, there would be no war; and that such a time 2 P |