66 ceeded to the extent I have already done. But the mere labour occupies all my time from morning till ten o'clock at night, with scarcely an hour's intermission. me. Lord, in whom his soul delighted," on the 20th of September, 1813. Mr. Leonard attended him on the day of his death. "I am," said he, "the chief of sinners," bnt, "The Lord is the portion of my soul; "Government has lately made an alterhe now supports me, whilst death is per- ation in the college, and have appointed forming his office." "I trust," says Mr. to me, and each of the other Professors, Leonard, "he is now joining the church an assistant. We are, however, to have triumphant above, in singing the high an addition of from twenty to thirty-five praises of his God, who called him to his students from the military subaltern offieternal glory, through Christ Jesus." p. 349. | cers, and regular lectures are expected to KRISHNA-DASA, late an itinerant in be given in two additional languages, one Orissa, died near Calcutta, on the 20th of of which, if not both of them, will fall on September. Mr. Ward saw him often My labour, therefore, will be fully during his illness, and the account of his as great as before I had an assistant. character is highly pleasing, "He shewed This is, however, a work in which I find great tenderness of spirit and child-like much pleasure. The two additional lansimplicity-much fervour of devotion, and guages are the Mahratta and Punjabee: a strong attachment to the doctrine of in the first of these I have occasionally Christ, as all his salvation and all his given lectures, though I was never apdesire." "I saw him," says Mr. Ward, pointed to them by Government. "the night in which he died, and asked him how he was. He smiled, and said, "I am well, but am leaving this world and going to my Father's." He afterwards added, "The Lord Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God; this I believe,"-and, "he is my salvation." His last words were, Christ alone is my light and salvation." At the time of his death he was about 40 years of age; and has left a widow, and a son about twelve years of age, who is employed in the Serampore printing office. p. 351. 66 After these interesting, and deeply affecting details, we have an account of the baptism of several persons at Calcutta, on the 26th of September and 31st of October; but we hasten to lay before our readers an extract of a letter, dated Nov. 4th. From Dr. CAREY to Mr. SUTCLIFF. "I scarcely ever before felt so sensibly the weight of the labours in which I am engaged; but the truth is, those labours are increasing almost every day. The work of the translations imposes upon me the necessity of learning all the different languages into which they are made; and a conscientious desire that they may be perfected after my death, if not while I live, induces me to write grammars and other elementary books in these languages. To those who think but lightly upon the subject, this may appear to be a trifling thing; but in reality, though I try to comprise these grammars in a little a compass as possible, the labour is very great; as every rule must be carefully weighed, and so formed as to comprise all for which it is intended, with as few exceptions as possible; and even the labour of comprising matter, so as to say no more than is necessary, is not small. Indeed had I not been in a more favourable situation than almost any other person in the world for commanding the help of learned men who speak these different languages, and are natives of the countries where they are spoken, I could not possibly have suc "We have been forced for the present to relinquish the translation into the Nepala language for want of a suitable man to assist in it. The same reason has hitherto prevented our beginning it in the language of Bootan. I was in great hope of succeeding in procuring a native of Munipoora, a country north-east of Bengal, extending to China, or very nearly so. A man did come, but we could not prevail on him to stay. There are also six nations of Mountaineers bordering on Bengal, who have no written character, to whom we have not yet obtained access. They are the Mease, near Bootan; the Garrows, and Thassairs, in the north-east quarter (some suppose them to be the same nation, but this is doubtful); the Hoonkees, a nation of reputed cannibals in the same quarter (these people are said to go naked, and often to come down and murder the helpless Bengalees); and the Santalas, and the Goands, on the west of Bengal; and perhaps others of whom we have no certain account. These nations of Mountaineers are small, and may be estimated one with another as having each a population about equal to the county of York. Two of the Thassairs have been baptized by Krishna in Silhet." It grieves us that we are obliged here to desist, for the present month. We had prepared a most interesting extract to follow, but are compelled to trespass on the patience of our readers for it till another month. METHODIST MISSIONS. A MEETING was held at the City Road Chapel, on the 1st of December, for the purpose of forming a Methodist Missionary Society, to obtain pecuniary aid in support of the successful, numerous, and widely extended missions, under the direction of this denomination of professors. DOCTOR ADAM CLARKE, being called to the chair, introduced the business of the Meeting by a very impressive speech, which evinced great literary research, learning, and ability, in nearly the following words: "Christian Friends and Brethren, "As we are met together to consult how we may most effectually communicate the blessings of the gospel to those nations and people who are destitute of this heavenly treasure, it may not be amiss to enquire how we ourselves became possessed of so great a gift; and by what means, and at what time, our happy country, once full of gross darkness, became illuminated with this divine light." In illustrating this subject, he took a very extensive view of traditions, and of the opinions of ancient and modern historians: from the former of which, he gave several very curious and interesting quotations. He then traced the success of the gospel, by Missionary labours, in this highly favoured country. The command of JESUS CHRIST to preach the gospel to every creature (he observed) remained in all its force; and will continue binding on every Christian minister, while there is one district on the globe, however small, unconverted to the faith of CHRIST: but every minister of Christ should lay this more especially to heart, while there is more than half a world on which the light of the gospel has not yet shined! The command was also binding upon the people who know the joyful sound, and walk in the light of their SAVIOUR'S countenance. It is their duty to find means, whereby the messengers of peace may be supported in their arduous undertaking. The worthy Chairman paid a most liberal tribute of respect to those denominations of Christians who have sent Missionaries to different parts of the globe. He then spoke of the labours and success of the METHODIST CONNECTION, in this cause, with much powerful eloquence; after which he adverted to the co-operation of the BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY, in multiplying Bibles by millions, and circulating them throughout the world. "Never," said he, " did so many energies and facilities combine for the universal diffusion of the gospel! Missionaries are sent to the Heathen: let the poor and the rich come forward to help them! The pence of the multitude of the poor will produce a fund to carry on this great design: and all who are fellowlabourers in the work, may scripturally expect that the blessing of those who are ready to perish, will come upon them!" Various resolutions, calculated to effect the purposes of the meeting, were successively proposed, and unanimously carried. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY. LETTERS have been received by the Directors from Java, announcing the safe arrival of Messrs. Kam, Supper, and Bruckner, at Batavia. They were kindly received, and have been appointed to useful stations at three different places, with the sanction of the Governor. Mr. Le Brun has arrived at Mauritius (or Isle of France), and has commenced the instruction of youth. Several Missionaries are about to proceed to India, permission having been readily granted by the Directors of the Honourable East India Company. Several Missionaries are also preparing to depart to the Cape of Good Hope, in order to proceed to the stations in the interior, pointed out by Mr. Campbell, and to which he promised to send instructors. The Directors are also preparing to send out additional labourers to Otaheite. NEW TESTAMENT IN FRENCH. WE are happy to announce, that an edition of the New Testament has been lately published in Paris, in the French language. A gentleman, lately returned from Paris, has brought a copy with him. It is a beautiful specimen of stereotype printing. It appears that a uumber of Christians, of three several denominations, not only in Paris, but abroad, have lately, on the invitation of M. Frederic Leo, contributed by voluntary subscriptions towards effecting this important work. Already the first impression and distribution of a thousand copies have been accomplished. Others will succeed, if, as it is hoped, the zeal of the Christian world supply the means of supporting and furthering this pious work. The superintendance of the plates, which will furnish 200,000 copies, is at present in the hands of the Consistory of the Reformed Church, and of that of the Confession of Augsburg, at Paris. If the moral condition of France, resulting chiefly from the circumstances of the last twenty years, be considered, the attempt to introduce the general reading of the Scriptures among the French, will not be thought to be one of the least of the labours which the friends of the beneficent institutions of England have yet to perform. This has not escaped the vigilant eye of the eminent men who give life to these institutions; and we have no doubt, that suitable aid will be given from this country to the design above mentioned. It is true, that many are the claims upon the British public, for simiiar and other benevolent cases; but their means hitherto seem to increase with the magnitude of their gifts, and their energy with the necessity for exertion. Their's is a noble ambition, and it will be handed from father to son, and from nation to nation, until the great work designed by this dispensation of Providence is wholly accomplished! PRINTING OF THE BIBLE IN POLAND. were contracted, or too superficial to think, joined the multitude, were staunch infidels, and made sport of religion and the bible. Now there are some hundreds of praying persons in the town, and some in every department of life. The consequence is, that now a multitude, who think but little, join with others in a profession of the gospel, and even those who never attend any place of worship, are desirous of being included in the number of nominal Christians. Genuine religion, however, does prevail, and the cause of truth is spread on every hand." ADULT SCHOOLS. THE clergy in the counties of Berks and Bucks have lately held several meetings for the purpose of forming parochial schools for the instruction of the adult poor, to enable them to read the Scrip NEW editions of the Bible are now printing at Warsaw, Posen, Thorn, and Cracow. This has appeared the more necessary, as since the creation and aggrandizement of the Duchy of Warsaw, the constitution of which has made the people free, more than a thousand parish schools have been built, and endowed by the liberality of the noble proprietors, to enlighten the respectable class of the industrious peasantry. These establishments have been made after a plan form-tures. Institutions of this kind have aled by the commission of Public Instruction, under the Presidency of the Count Stanislaus Potocki. The provinces the most distant from Poland will be ready to do the same if they are permitted. Editions of the Bible are also making at Rorsemieniell, at Wilna, in the Polonese and Lithuanian languages; and even in Sansogitia, in the language of the country. It is gratifying to the heart to hear of this progress of light, for it is the true and certain path to liberty and happi ness. Vindication of Dr. Carey from the as persions of Mr. Pendegrast. Extract of a letter from Dr. Carey to Mr. Fuller, dated Calcutta, February 24, 1814. I ne “I HAVE received a letter from Mr. B. informing me of the debates, and containing an extract from the Times paper, in which Mr. Pendegrast stated his having seen me on a hogshead, harranguing the natives; that a mob was raised; and I was saved by the police. Not a syllable of that statement is true. ver mounted a hogshead, pipe, or tun in my life. I never preached in Calcutta streets in my life. I need not therefore say that the police never saved me from the fury of the mob, for I never in my life needed their interference. I may say more, I believe no one, either European or Native, ever preached in Calcutta streets. I am sure the police never had occasion to interfere. Such men are not aware of the contempt with which their flimsy and unprincipled statements are read here. "Calcutta is no more the seat of infidelity, as it was some years ago. It was then the fashion: and men whose minds ready been established at Bristol and other places, under very auspicious circumstances, and upon principles that are truly catholic; and as pious men of all denominations have of late so happily blended their exertions in promoting benevolent designs of almost every description, it is in the highest degree desirable, that the same spirit of zealous unanimity should pervade every voluntary association which has for its object the present and future good of man. It is therefore with sincere regret we learn, that a sectarian spirit, incompatible with the enlightened and improving times in which we live, should begin to make its appearance in the present instance. Several dissenting ministers, unwilling to believe that a system of exclusion was about to be adopted, attended the public meeting, to express their congratulations, and their readiness to become fellowworkers with the episcopal clergy, in promoting the intended object of their benevolence. They soon found, however, that their services were not required, though, perhaps, their contributions would not be rejected. Contrary also to the general design, and the only important end which such an institution could propose to accomplish, it was distinctly announced at one of their public meetings, "that not any religious instruction should at any time be introduced into the Schools for Adults," more than was afforded by the simple reading of the Scriptures," without either note or comment." On hearing this extraordinary declaration, a dissenting minister, who heartily concurred in the benevolent design of teaching the poor to read the Scriptures, submitted to the meeting," Whether, if any of these poor persons, tottering under the weight of years, on the verge of an awful eternity, and perishing without the knowledge of the Saviour, should only ask the question- What must I do to be saved?' would it be proper to give any answer?" The reply made by a leading clergyman to this reasonable and truly compassionate request was-" OUR resolutions do not allow of any religious instruction--WE cannot admit it-religious instruction would introduce confusion!" The major part of the dissenting ministers, as might be expected, immediately withdrew, without offering any further observations, and will, no doubt concentrate their exertions for establishing Adult Schools for the poor in their respective connections, on principles more liberal, and more congenial with the spirit of hristianity. DISASTROUS OCCURRENCE. ON Sunday evening, December 4, in the Methodist Chapel, Oldham Street, Manchester, a congregation assembled to hear a funeral sermon, in memory of the late Dr. Coke. About half an hour before the service was to commence, the chapel being extremely crowded, some person (probably from a motive of deliberate wickedness, as there was not the slightest ground for alarm), called out that the gallery was falling. A dreadful scene of confusion instantly ensued; during which, two persons were so trampled upon, as to occasion their death shortly after; and several others were severely bruised, but we are happy to learn, they are likely to recover. INSTRUCTION OF CAPTURED SLAVES. Two vessels, having on board six hundred slaves destined for the West Indies, were lately captured on the windward coast of Africa, and taken into Sierra Leone. The advocates for the utter suppression of the infamous traffic in slaves will be gratified in learning the mode adopted by the British colony, on the arrival of the slaves thus captured, and which reflects great honour on the agents of this country. Those who do not enter the army or navy, are placed in villages according to their respective countries, and have lands allotted to them. Eight villages have been formed of these people. The houses are built according to the modes practised in their respective Countries, and great progress has been made in cultivating their lands. There are thus settled no less than 2000 captured negroes, of whom 800 are children! and in consequence of their juvenile ignorance, they are to be under the instruction of proper school-masters and school-mistresses, who have been sent out for that purpose from this country, and will receive the farther assistance of the black boys, who also lately sailed from London, after being qualified as teachers under the British System of Education, in the Borough School: there is, therefore, every prospect that these individuals will soon become a most important part of the population of that infant colony: and that, under Heaven, great blessings will be derived from their education, religious instruction, and moral improvement. Many of the inhabitants of these villages have already made great advances in civilization, and have become most useful mechanics. ORDINATION.. ON Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1814, Mr. JAMES HOBY was ordained Pastor of the Baptist Church, at Maze Pond, Southwark, formerly under the care of the Rev. James Dore; whose lamented indisposition has totally precluded the hope of his future services. The Rev. Mr. Ivemay, gave the charge, and the Rev. T. Griffin addressed the church. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Hughes, Cox, Newman, and Drs. Winter and Rippon. RECENT DEATH. Nov. 30, died at Dunstable, Beds. in the fifty-sixth year of his age, Daniel Queenborough, Esq.; who was the principal founder of the dissenting interest in that place, and who for several years filled the office of deacon with great respectability. He was a man of fervent piety, and extensive benevolence; but of late years, had occasionally been subject to great depression, bordering upon derangement. Under one of these affecting visitations, he sunk into despondency, and died much regretted by his friends and religious connections, and by the poor, to whom he had been a liberal benefactor. DIED On the morning of Tuesday last, Dec, 27, at four o'clock, that poor deluded and deluding woman, JOANNA SOUTHCOTT; whose history, for twenty years past, furnishes one of the most striking instances upon record of human folly, and of the proneness to fall into superstition or en thusiasm which naturally exists in the minds of the multitude. Posterity will scarcely believe, that at the commencement of the nineteenth century, while we were exulting in our advanced state of of all the inhabitants of heaven, it is recorded by historians that the temple of Janus was shut at Rome, as an indication that peace prevailed universally throughout the world. We have no temple of Janus to close, but, we trust, our readers will not, on that account, be the less civilization, and the perfection to which we had attained in philosophy and every other branch of science; a wretched fanatical female should start up, with mental acquirements that scarcely raised her above idiocy, who nevertheless, by pre-thankful for the gift itself. How tending to utter supernatural predictions, (not one of which have ever been realized) and by "giving out that she was some great one," succeeded in obtaining confidence to such an extent, as to have had thousands, if not tens of thousands, of professed disciples. Our astonishment, after all, had been less, had her followers been restricted to the rabble; but it is humiliating to our common nature to add, that among those who have been the willing dupes of this wretched visionary, there are to be found numbers of persons respectable, not only for their rank in life, but for their understanding also, and who, we are certain, would scorn to be imposed upon, in any of their secular concerns, as they have been in this affair of religion. When the Antichristian power arose, there was "a deceivableness of unrighteousness," which had a tendency to delude such as received not "the love of the truth;" but, in the present case, the victims of delusion cannot even plead that as an apology for their deception. 2 Thess. ii. 7-12. PEACE WITH AMERICA. Ar the moment we are about to close the first number of our publication, we are inexpressibly gratified with the pleasing intelligence that the preliminaries of peace between this country and America have been signed by the Commissioners engaged in discussing the points of difference at Ghent; and that they have subsequently been ratified by our Prince Regent. Let those who delight in war, or who have an interest in its continuance, express their chagrin in all the bitterness of disappointed expectation-we hail the boon with thankful acknowledgements to the Sovereign disposer of all events, in whose hand are the hearts of kings and rulers, who turns them at his pleasure as the rivers of water, and maketh wars to cease unto the ends of the earth." When the long expected hour arrived, which was to give birth to "the Prince of Peace,"- -an hour which engaged the fixed attention' auspicious is the moment at which we are arrived! To behold the Potentates of the earth, after a war of more than twenty years continuance, laying aside the mad schemes of ambition and conquest, and sedulously devoting themselves to cultivate the arts of peace, is an event so pregnant with blessings to the human race, that every benevolent mind must rejoice in the contemplation of it. And such is the felicity afforded us at the commencement of ber we hope to return to the more our undertaking. In a future numparticular consideration of this subject. Books just Published. Dr. Gill's Body of Divinity; a new edition in quarto, price £1 15s. or on large paper, £2 10s. The Prayer of a Christian Pastor under long Affliction-the Substance of a Discourse in part delivered at Maze Pond, Southwark, Nov. 29, 1812. by James Dore. pp. 83, 1s. 6d. Travels in Southern Africa, by the One vol. 8vo. 12s. to Subscribers. Rev. John Campbell of Kingsland. 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