less frequently brought into contact with actual idolatry than his fellow Catechumen, Ram Krishna. He was, besides, one of the youngest of his father's sons, and was not therefore required, in the absence of his father, to officiate at the domestic idolatry, but could, every morning, leave home for school before the time of its performance. From these circumstances, he was not necessitated to leave his father's house on becoming a Candidate for Baptism.

Attempts to poison the Two Young Men.

But that important step was not long to remain unattended with sad consequences; and I am now to produce, in connexion with him and Ram Krishna, an instance of the dark character of those who have been praised in the journals, histories, and poems of infidel, soi-disant philosophers, as "the mild, the meek, the inoffensive devotees of Brahma." After a few weeks' quietness and religious instruction, Dajee was one day in school, we believe on the 20th of October 1840, taken seriously ill. He began to tremble all over, then became giddy and convulsive, in a short time spasmodic, and at length delirious. I immediately sent for the Civil Surgeon of the Station; who, on seeing Dajee, immediately declared that a dose of the poisonous plant called ' datura' must have been given to him. Various medicines were administered; after which, Dajee's elder brother, having heard of the state in which he was, came and took him home abruptly. He continued stupid or delirious for a day or two, after which he recovered slowly; and in about a week visited us at the Mission House. He was then very feeble, and during another week remained at home, being unable to attend for instruction. In the mean time, however, he was encouraged and much cheered by Letters frequently written to him by my dear partner. To these Letters he replied in a sincere, affectionate, and sensible manner.

On a Lord's Day, about three weeks after the attempt to poison Dajee, Ram Krishna was suddenly taken ill, almost in the same manner, but with symptoms more violent and alarming. The Civil Surgeon was again called, and found such symptoms as led him confidently to pronounce that a dose of nux vomica had been taken. Strong emetics were immediately given, and quickly took effect; so

that, by the mercy of a gracious God, the dear boy's life was saved. After several days' pain and great weakness, he began slowly to recover.

This second attempt to poison our Catechumens led me to suspect that the bigotry of the Brahmins was working by some secret agent, who might at some time accomplish his inhuman purpose, not only as to the Catechumens, but also the Members of the Mission. I accordingly mentioned my suspicions to the Assistant Collector; and eventually it was deemed proper to apprehend and commit to prison a Mussulman servant of the

Mission House. On the trial of this

servant, however, nothing could be proved against him; but he was refused readmission into our service.

Their Removal to Bombay, Eramination by the Lord Bishop, and Baptism.

On the recommendation of my friends, I immediately took measures for sending the two Catechumens to the Rev. G. M. Valentine, in Bombay; as it was evident that their lives were not now safe in Nassuck. They went thither; and have found in Mr. and Mrs. Valentine the tenderness of parents.

On the 17th of February 1841, on the arrival of the Rev. C. C. Mengé and Mrs. Mengé from England, I returned to Bombay, my own Station. A few weeks afterward, I took Dajee to the Bishop's house, to be examined by his Lordship as to whether he was prepared for admission into the Church of Christ by the Sacrament of Baptism. The Bishop entered into a minute and lengthened examination; at the close of which, being perfectly satisfied, he solemnly and earnestly commended the two Catechumens, by prayer, to the Chief Shepherd and Bishop of the Church. It was his Lordship's opinion that the baptism of Ram Krishna should be delayed for a few months, as there was a doubt whether he had yet completed his sixteenth year, that we might not be subject to any eventual claim of his person by his relations in a Civil Court, or to any taunt about receiving minors into the Christian Church before they are able to think for themselves. Dajee Pandurang was baptized in Christ's Church, Byculla, on the first Lord's Day in March 1841; and Ram Krishna in the same place on the first Lord's Day in May. I baptized both. They have since been continuing the study of English, chiefly under me; and it is much

wished that they may, by the power of the Blessed Spirit of God, be one day fitted for making known the Gospel of Christ to their heathen countrymen.

Urgent Need of Prayer on their behalf. Although these Lads have been enabled to forsake their dearest earthly connexions for Christ's sake, their Christian Brethren ought to bear in mind that they, as well as European residents, are, in this heathen land, exposed to many severe temptations. We should all remember, that although we have been received by Baptism "into the Ark of Christ's Church," we are only to count ourselves safe in proportion as we “manfully fight under Christ's banner, against the Devil, the World, and the Flesh." Let our prayers, then, be for these Youths, that they may continue faithful unto death, and so receive a crown of life: and finally, may God, in His infinite mercy, grant that these may be only the first-fruits of an abundant harvest to be reaped by the Christian Church in these dark lands, which are now too truly the habitations of cruelty; and then to God's Holy Name we shall ascribe all the praise.

May our Readers be led to comply with the concluding suggestion of Mr. Robertson, and to abound in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, that, amidst the many trials and temptations to which these young converts are exposed, they may have grace to continue humble and stedfast-blessed themselves, and a blessing to others!

Missionary Tour of the late Rev. C. F. Warth.

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At pp. 380-383 of our Number for August, some extracts given from the former part of a Journal of the late Rev. C. F. Warth, describing a tour which he made at the close of the year 1840. Since those extracts were published, the remainder of the Journal has been received; and as the districts visited on that occasion are little known, we subjoin a short account of the conclusion of the journey.

On the 31st of October, Mr. Warth left Naudeir, and directed his steps toward Neermal. Among many

persons with whom he conversed on the way, he mentions an old Brahmin who had just arrived from Benares:—

He was formerly a distinguished servant of the Paterardhans, and afterward a revenue farmer in the Nizam's territories; but now he is reduced to beggary. He said he was a great sinner, because, Brahmin who commanded it to be slot. when storming a fort, he had ordered the In order to expiate this crime, he was now visiting all the holy places of India. He was very humble; and not only accepted the Tracts which I offered to him, but would have worshipped them if I had not prevented it. As he called me his Gooroo*, I explained the way of Salvation to him, and invited him to come to me at Nassuck.

At the close of the day he reached Mudkheir, about twenty miles from Naudeir, and containing from 3000 to 4000 inhabitants. The next extract pleasingly manifests the state of his mind, and his meetness for that blest society to which he is now united.

The following day, being the Lord's Day, and the day of All Saints, I remained at Mudkheir; and though unwell, and far removed from the Courts of the Lord and the assemblies of His people, I experienced the truth of that comfortable article of the Apostle's Creed, “ The Communion of Saints"-a communion which neither time, nor place, nor death can dissolve, because the Saints are still members of the same body, pervaded and led by the same Spirit.

The nature of the country, the employments of the inhabitants, and the difficulties and dangers of travelling in those regions, may be seen from the following descriptions:

Nov. 2, 1840-On my way to Omree, I had to-day to pass over several rocky hills. Here a spot was pointed out to me on which, a few days ago, a poor man was killed by robbers. In this district, as well as throughout Telingana, I saw a great many embankments, sometimes very extensive, to keep the rain-water for the cultivation of rice, which begins here.

Omree is about sixteen miles from Mudkheir, and is situated in a low and unhealthy part of the country. The inhabitants, upward of 1200, speak the

* Spiritual Guide or Teacher.

Telinga Language, and carry on a great deal of trade, especially in cotton. I had often before met with great difficulties in procuring supplies, because the people either charged high prices, or would not accept the Company's rupees; but to-day I was obliged to fast altogether, as I could procure nothing at all.

Nov. 3- As I approached Mudhull, the principal town of this district, the country became more level and better cultivated, though still large tracts were to be seen without a vestige of cultivation. Mudhull contains about 8000 inhabitants, Mussulmans and Hindoos, who speak the Mahratta and Telinga Languages. In the neighbourhood of the town are several extensive reservoirs, covered with beautiful white and red lotus-flowers, and innumerable waterfowl. I had no sooner taken my quarters at the chowrie, and given away a few Tracts, than large numbers of Mussulmans and Hindoos attended, no Missionary having been here before.

Nov. 4-This morning I rose very early, and travelled over a beautiful plain, bounded toward the south, a few miles beyond the Godavery, by a fine range of hills, and to the northward by another low range. On these low hills, as well as in the plain, large detached masses of coarse-grained grey granite everywhere met the eye. In the plain, large woody tracts alternate with fertile rice lands, numerous villages, and large reservoirs surrounded by fine wild date-trees in every direction. Nothing could exceed the beauty of the scenery at sun-rise. Far in the east the sun appeared to rise out of the plain; and poured his rays, through the foliage of the trees, upon the numerous sheets of water, and the silvery clouds which arose from the Godavery. In one place I saw the footsteps of a tiger which had just passed the same way. I understand that these unwelcome visitors are very numerous here. As I continued my journey, I observed several very high, solitary malas or sheds, generally occupied by a single man, who guards the crop. They reminded me of that passage in Isaiah, in which the solitude of the daughter of Zion is compared to a cottage in a vineyard and a lodge in a garden of cucumbers.

At Yankalapooram, where Mr. Warth arrived on the 19th of November 1840, he was again able to labour

as a preacher, as the people more generally understood the Mahratta Language. He reached Chamorsy on the 24th; and as this was the limit which he had prescribed to his tour in this direction, he commenced his return toward Nassuck on the following day. In his Journal he records a few additional painful illustrations of idolatry.

Nov. 21, 1840-Beyond Dewulmurry I met two wooden idols in a small cart, which had been brought hither and thrown broken out among the cattle of this district. away, to get rid of a disease which had

Nov. 25-Passing through a populous village, I addressed several parties, and distributed a few Tracts. One man remarked that he had twenty-five gods in his house; and if I could tell him of a new one, he would worship him likewise. In this part of the country I have frequently seen tigers of clay close by the villages, or on the village boundaries. These harmless beings are worshipped by these deluded people, in order to avert the ravages of the tiger itself.

The first place of importance through which he passed on his return was Chandapore. Of this city, and of his labours in it, he has related the following particulars:

Nov. 26-In the evening I proceeded to Chanda or Chandapore, the City of the Moon, about twenty-four coss from Chamorsy. Close to the city is a large reservoir surrounded with mango-groves. I also observed an enclosed garden, in which was cultivated the leaf which the Hindoos chew with the betel-nut. The walls of the city are of solid masonry, from fifteen to twenty feet high, and measure six miles in circumference. Chanda contains probably no more than 10,000 or 12,000 inhabitants, extensive quarters of the town being entirely covered with tamarind-trees and other plantations. This is the reason why the place is now so unhealthy. The inhabitants chiefly speak the Mahratta Language; but Telinga also is generally understood. They still carry on much traffic, though formerly

* Forty-two coss are generally estimated to equal a degree; but the measure varies in almost every province. It may be computed as never under a mile, nor more than two miles.

betel.

It is the leaf of a species of pepper-the piper.

they appear to have been much more wealthy than they are at present.

Early on the following morning I rode through the town, and distributed a few Tracts. I had not gone far, when such a multitude of Brahmins, Banians, and Mussulmans gathered around me, as to prevent my proceeding any further. I immediately distributed the remainder of the Tracts which I had taken with me, shortly addressed the people, and invited them to come to my quarters. As soon as I got home, the Dhurmsall which I occupied, though spacious and open, was in a few moments entirely crowded. I immediately began to speak to them of the True God, and the true way of serving Him; of Man's Creation and Fall; of the Deluge; and of the Ten Commandments. I then related some particulars of our Blessed Saviour's life, death, resurrection, and ascension, explained some Parables, and

admonished them to give up their idols and embrace the Religion of Christ. All were attentive for a long time; but at last they grew impatient for books. To satisfy them, I commenced distributing Tracts; but now they almost tore me, or rather my coat, to pieces. No sooner had one party left than another occupied its place, and thus it continued throughout the day. Frequently they asked me questions, which always gave me opportunity to enlarge upon the main points of the Christian Religion. Whenever I put any questions to them, they answered very willingly.

In the afternoon, all the principal persons of the place-the Gond-rajah, Mahomedan Officers, and Hindoo Pundits and Shastrees-came to see me, and demanded Tracts. Having preached the Gospel to them likewise, and provided them with Tracts, I at last felt quite exhausted.

Having recovered myself a little, I proceeded to the principal Bazaar in the town. Here again there was a great concourse of men and women, whom I addressed at considerable length on the Judgment Day, and showed them how alone they could escape from the wrath to come. The few Tracts which I had taken with me were soon distributed; and then the people actually attempted to prostrate themselves before me, in order to obtain

books. The whole town was in excitement from the novelty of the thing. Late in the evening the people still applied for Tracts; but I was obliged to send many away. A few Brahmins were dis

posed to be insolent; but they were soon put down. The Mussulmans were at first afraid to accept Tracts, but they soon got courage; nor did they afterward return any. Many said that I gathered a large quantity of merit by distributing Tracts; that I was their Gooroo, and they would do all I said. It was a painful sight to see so many souls, apparently well disposed, scattered about as sheep without a shepherd. Through Pandharkoura and Sawargaum Mr. Warth proceeded, partly along the fertile valley of the Payn Gunga and partly through dense forests, to Digrass, where he found the people remarkably well disposed, and willing to hear. In a subsequent part of the journey he was called to suffer some severe attacks of fever. Though far removed from Christian society, he was yet enabled to enjoy Christian consolation, as may be seen from the following extracts :—

Dec. 9, 1840-To-day I proceeded to Wasim, 25 coss from Digrass. In the evening I had a violent attack of fever. I thought myself on the brink of the grave: my sins arrayed themselves before me and condemned me; but after a severe conflict, I was enabled to realize the sweetness of God's promise to His children - The mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee. He refreshed my soul with the light of His countenance, and caused me to see, understand, and love the Hand which wielded the rod of affliction.

Dec. 13: Lord's Day-I was again laid up with fever; but felt happy, my mind being much occupied with spiritual things. I thought of the words of Leighton, "Let the soul be like a mirror, which reflects and reproduces the image of God;" or, in the words of a German author, "As the tender flower opens and yields quietly to the rays of the sun, so let thy soul open itself and yield to the impulse and influence of divine light."

These attacks, however, were mercifully not of long continuance; and did not materially interfere with his journey, the account of which he

thus concludes :

:

In the evening I rode to Jalgaum ;

whence I reached Nassuck on the 24th of December, almost restored to health, and thankful for the Lord's blessing and protection.

TINNEVELLY.

In illustration of the general remarks and views embodied in the Reports, given at pp. 509-517, we extract the following particular instances from the Journals of the Missionaries :

Hindrance peculiar to India.

April 25, 1841: Lord's Day-Asirvadapooram. At early Morning Prayer, the number was rather small, as the people are obliged to go out to their trees. It is very distressing to us, and a great hindrance to the improvement of the congregations, that they must go, to work during a great part of the Lord's Day in this busy season. It is much the same as it would be in England, if nine-tenths of the people in a congregation lived by selling milk. The trees give the juice as regularly as the cow gives milk; and if it were not taken from the tree, and the stem from which it flows again cut, not only would there be a day's juice lost, but the tree itself would be injured for several days, and the climbers would not extract enough to pay the tax. [Rev. G. Pettitt.

Baptism of a Pious Sick Woman. Aug. 29: Lord's Day-Asirvadapooram. This afternoon I privately baptized a poor woman who is lying dangerously ill of the small-pox. I was induced to baptize her, from a conversation which I had with her last night; and which, as it greatly comforted my own mind, I will write down, for the gratification of others.

Her husband expressed a wish that I should visit her. I found her in a very small room, which I could only enter by stooping as low as possible: she was lying on a palmyra-cot, her husband and two children—a girl about eleven or twelve with a child in her arms-standing near. After some inquiries about her sickness, I asked her if she had derived any spiritual advantage from her sufferings; when, to my surprise, she began to answer me in a strain that convinced me she had. I asked if she thought that her illness was caused by the devils whom she used to worship. This may seem a strange question; but it is a notion by which the Native Dec. 1842.

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Christians are for some time peculiarly tempted, when misfortunes befal them. She replied, "Oh no! It is sent by the Lord, I well know."-"And why has He sent it?" I asked; for your benefit, or in punishment ?" "For my benefit."-In answer to whether she had found consolation in her affliction, she said that she had,—she felt it within her, and the Lord supported her." Are you, then, not afraid to die, if this sickness should so terminate ?" "No, Sir," she said, "I am not, and I am quite willing to go; only there are my poor children to leave.”—After offering her consolation on that subject, I resumed the inquiry about the ground of her own confidence in the "You hope the Lord prospect of death. will take you to a better world," I said: "but why do you hope so? have you never displeased Him?" "O yes! I am very sinful; I am a lost sinner."-" Why, then, do you believe that God will receive you ?" "Because the Lord Jesus suffered on the Cross, and shed His blood for the sinner."-I scarcely ever heard any one use the singular in Tamul, but always the plural.-"But," I asked, "do you think He has removed your sins?" She replied, with firmness of voice, and a motion of the head, as well as her weakness would allow her to make it, which among the Natives indicates a deep conviction of the heart, "He has removed them."-I felt unable to question her further on that point, as it seemed so much like the language of faith. I therefore turned to the Catechist, who was with me, and asked what had been her character during health. He gave me a very satisfactory answer: her regular attendance on the means of grace, her quiet and diligent behaviour, together with the fact of her having learned nearly the whole of the Nyanapothippu-which is much longer than the Church Catechism — though probably thirty-five years of age, left no doubt of her sincerity. She proceeded, as well as she could, to say that her only trust was in the love and goodness of Jesus Christ her Saviour, to whom she prayed day and night, convinced that He alone could help her, both as to her soul and body. I was much pleased with a little incident, shewing, that, though so ill, she was not unmindful of the inconvenience of others. She said something that I could not understand; and when it was explained, it appeared that she was concerned at seeing me standing so long-my 4 A