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God ought to form an indispensable part. Without this, the acquisition of other branches of knowledge cannot be conducive either to the happiness of the individual or the welfare of the State.

The number of Europeans in this portion of the British Empire, who, from various circumstances, have not an opportunity of educating their children in England-the growing population of Indo-Britons and Indo-Portuguese in a similar situation — added to the daily increasing desire for the European System of Education among Native Gentlemen-seem to indicate that the present is the proper time for founding a College, in which a large and liberal Education upon Christian Principles shall be afforded to these several classes of British Subjects.

Those persons, who, in promoting the Cause of Christianity, are zealous for the true interests of the country, will readily admit, that an essential part of public education is instruction in the solemn Truths of the Bible, and the Evidences of the Christian Religion: while, then, in the present state of society, to insist upon religious forms being attended to and complied with by all the Students, would close the doors of the institution against a great number; as Christians, anxious to perform their duty to God, as well as to benefit their fellow-creatures, the proposers of this College feel assured that they are humbly endeavouring to do the one, and using their best exertions for the welfare of the other, when they establish a Seminary, in which a large and liberal

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struction in the Word of God and the principles of the Christian Religion as an indispensable part, without laying any compulsion upon the Students who may attend the several classes, not being Members of the College, to conform to any particular religious persuasion.

In accordance with this principle, persons who are not regular members will be allowed to attend any of the classes, in such numbers and on such terms and conditions as the Council, or Committee of Management, may from time to time prescribe it being understood that no regulations shall be formed, compelling them to comply with any religious forms which are at variance with their particular religious opinions; but that it shall be optional with them to comply with these to such an extent as they like, or

to reject them altogether if they choose. At the same time, as the College professes itself to be of the Established Church of England, and avows its object to be not only that of affording the means of liberal, enlarged, and Christian education to all persons, but also of upholding the venerable and ancient institutions of England, the inculcation of those doctrines and duties which are professed and taught by the Established Church will form an essential part of the education of all the Students who are Members of the College, whether domiciliated or otherwise: these will, therefore, be required to attend the prescribed Course of Religious Instruction, and to be present at Divine Service, performed within the walls of the College at such times and under such regulations as may be laid down by the Council.

Students, not Members of the College, shall be permitted to attend all or any of the classes; and shall be entitled to contend for prizes, to obtain certificates, or to enjoy any of the privileges and advantages which it may be thought expedient hereafter to confer on the Members of the College with the exception of those Theological Certificates, which can only be granted to such persons as are Members of the United Church of England and Ireland, and, having gone through the prescribed course of theological study, shall subscribe to the Thirty-nine Articles of the Church of England.

GOSPEL-PROPAGATION society.

THE Board, in their last Report, give the following view of the

State and Prospects of Bishop's College.

To Bishop's College, Calcutta, the Society look forward as the best means of ensuring, with the blessing of God, ultimate success to their endeavours. The College, which was founded by the wisdom of Bishop Middleton, and cherished by the protection and encouragement of Bishop Heber, (who deemed it, not only as the place of education from whence Christian Ministers would proceed to dispense the Light of Revelation to an ignorant and superstitious race, but as the probable commencement of the civilization of India,) presents a scene of industry and liberal acquirement, of which it would be in vain to look for either precedent or example throughout the Eastern World. Euro

pean Education has been there carried on with an effect, which, considering the depressing influence of a tropical climate, affords unmixed satisfaction to the friends of the Christian Cause: the Youths, there educated under the instruction of the learned and muchrespected Principal, with his colleagues, will be prepared to enter upon their duties as Catechists with advantages utterly beyond the reach of any but those European Missionaries, with whom, by the design of the Society and the constitution of the College, they are designed to act. The securing of such advantages in perpetuity to a succession of Youths attached to the soil in India may be hoped, perhaps, at no distant period, to spare the necessity of that toil and anxiety which now presses so heavily on the European Labourer; producing, frequently, an impaired constitution, which renders his future efforts feeble and ineffective.

Familiarity with the language, habits, and customs of the Natives, united with attainments acquired in a School of European and Academical Discipline, may be hoped to form a character which has hitherto been unknown in the history of Missions, and the effects of which may surpass our most sanguine expectations; and it will remain for Bishop's College to furnish an example, which may hereafter tend to banish that moral and intellectual ignorance which now pervades the Eastern World.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY,

An abstract of the Sixth Report of the Calcutta Auxiliary, with various particulars, appeared at pp. 27, 28 of the Survey, and in the pages of the last Volume there referred to. We now add some further details.

Proceedings at Calcutta.

In consequence of the want of Labourers, the Rev. John Latham has been the only Missionary, for some time, stationed at Calcutta ; and, on becoming sufficiently acquainted with the language, he renewed the Services, which had been discontinued, in the Society's Chapel, and also at Potuldunga. Of the Station, the Committee thus report:

MINISTRY OF THE WORD-The regular Services are as follows: two every

Sunday in the Society's Chapel at Mirzapore-one in the morning by Mr.Latham, and another in the evening, which is kindly taken by the Rev. W. Morton, Missionary of the Incorporated Society for Propagating the Gospel. There is also a Service in the same Chapel on Wednesday Evening, which is attended by the Christians, School Sircars, &c. In the Society's Chapel in Potuldunga, there is regular preaching three times a-week, and occasionally at other times.

From the destitute state in which this Station was left, it will not be expected that much progress can have been made during the past year. Only one person has been baptized in the Society's Chapel -a young woman, who for several months previously had been living in the house with Mrs. Wilson, and under her instructions: her state of mind appeared

such as to warrant her admission to the privileges of the Gospel. About 20 Native Christians continue connected with the Mission, who are all employed, either in the Society's Printing-Office, or by Mrs. Wilson: of these, two were dismissed for misconduct; and, though few of the remainder evince that lively concern for their salvation which it would be desirable to see in them, yet no ostensible reason of rejection appearing, the Lord's Supper was administered to 18 Native Christians on Easter Sunday.

SCHOOLS-Mr. Latham, on being left without a fellow-labourer, was obliged to relinquish the English School, which he had revived at the publication of the last Report, that he might give himself more entirely to the study of Bengalee and those other calls of Missionary duty which thus devolved on him. A suitable

Assistant, however, having been found, the English School has been re-opened.

The Native Schools are under the care of the Calcutta Church Missionary Association; but the Superintendant of ciety; and, besides the care of the them is supported by the Auxiliary SoSchools, he assists, as Mr. Latham di rects, in other Missionary operations.

The Society has been enabled to renew a connection with Dum Dum, which has more than once been relinquished on account of the distance and consequent

difficulty of superintendence. The pre

disposition of the Natives around as sent Chaplain of that Station states the much changed in reference to their wish for Schools, and the field of exertion as daily becoming wider: he writes→→

I have been solicited by the inhabitants of several villages near this place to establish Schools: a small piece of ground in the village of Coee Callee has been obtained for that purpose, and a School House is now building; and I have received earnest application for the admission of about 100 Boys, as soon as it is ready. The same feeling exists in most of the neighbouring villages; and, in two others, I am treating for ground for that purpose. At Coee Callee, we have obtained the use of a small house till the School House is completed: we have already a daily attendance of 19 Boys; and should have many more, could the house contain them. At the Hindee School at the Station, we have daily from 35 to 40 Boys, all of whom are not merely instructed in reading the Scripture, but have what they read explained to them."

PRESS-The Publications in the Native Languages, which have issued from the Society's Press during the past year, have consisted chiefly of Tracts and Sermons, in Hinduwee, for the use of Native Christians and Hindoos; of which, in all, 40,800 copies have been struck off, and 5000 in Bengalee; and, with a view to the establishment in the faith of Converts, as well as the information of Mahomedans, 500 copies of that portion of "Jones on the Trinity," which treats of our Lord's Divinity, has been printed in Hindostanee. The Scripture Doctrine on the subject is there set forth in the most striking manner, for the conviction of such as own the Divine Authority of the Christian Scriptures. Seven hundred copies of a Translation into Hindostanee of a short Tract on the Evidences of the Truth of the Bible is nearly through the Press. A masterly Abstract of Dr. Wardlaw's Work on the Divinity of Christ, and translated by the same hand, is also in progress. have been called forth by the remarkable attention to these points which was excited in the course of the journeys made by the Rev. Mr. Wilkinson, last cold season; and, in these Tracts, whilst the Christian Doctrine is plainly asserted and, proved, all allusion to opposing systems is abstained from.

These

State of the Schools at Chunar. The two Hinduwee Schools, and the Persian and English Schools, are continued as formerly; as are the two for Christian Females, both for young, and those of mature age: one of these is kept in the Native Christian Widows' Alms-House. In connection with this School, the Mistress assembles daily the aged Widows; of whom there are 16, some of them very infirm. With these she reads a chapter, morning and evening, and prays; and thus the in

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firmities of old age are soothed, and their minds prepared for the eternity which is at hand. The contrast cannot fail to strike every one acquainted with the country, between the comfort of such a state, and the destitution and wretchedness to which this class were subject before the present measures were adopted for their relief.

The School established in the Christian Zemindar's village has not prospered, owing to the decided hostility of some of the branches of his family: but in a populous village, about two miles distant, some of the principal people joined in asking for a School; and a Christian Schoolmaster was accordingly sent them, who continues to be treated with kindness, whilst he teaches their children by day, and reads the Scriptures to many of them in the evening.

Baptism at Agra.

The following communication was made by the Rev. Dr. Parish, the Chaplain at Agra, to the Culcutta Committee:

On Easter Sunday, we had a very grateful sight; and the European Congregation bore witness to it: it was the sight of the remnant of the scattered flock of the late Abdool Messeel again gathered round the altar of Christ, in remembrance of His meritorious cross and passion for the redemption of us, and of our children; and of all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. After the administration of the Holy Supper to these Native Christians, who assembled, with ourselves, as members of the same body, and having the same Head, I proceeded to the other Sacrament of our Church: I baptized a Native Adult, who has been for the last twelve months at

tending at the Kuttra, an old blind man, but spiritually illuminated in the saving doctrines of the Gospel, as the Officer who kindly superintended the building of the Missionary's House, myself who have examined him, and Fyz Messeeh, through whose instrumentality he has been brought to the knowledge of the Saviour, firmly and fully believe. I am thus particular in stating his fitness for Baptism, as far as our triple judgment goes, that you may be satisfied on this point. We called him Buksheen Messeeh. I assure you, I had no conception beforehand of the joy which I felt last Sunday Morning, whilst ministering to Britons, Indo-Britons, and Natives, promiscuously blended in Christian Worship and Communion.

Promising School at Meerut.
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rut, an effort was set on foot to establish a Free School for all classes; and it has succeeded, thus far, beyond expectation: an application is before Government for a monthly allowance in support of it, when many more would avail themselves of the advantages afforded by it. An instance of the decay of prejudice on the subject of Christian Instruction, communicated by Mr. Fisher, seems worth recording: after reading their Persian Lesson, the Hindoo and Mussulman Boys were told to sit down, as the Christians were now to be catechized; on which some of them asked, why they, too, might not learn the Catechism. They were told, that only the Christian Boys were obliged to learn it: on which they replied, that if it be good for the Christians, it must be good for them; and that their learning it would not oblige them to become Christians.

The following occurrence, as related by Mr. Fisher, marks, in a striking manner, the

Gradual Extension of Christian Knowledge. The Agent of a Rajah of a more Western District, after silently listening to Mr. Richards's conversation and answers on points of Christianity, made known that his master had desired him to procure for him, if possible, the Book of the Christians. He was asked, how his Rajah had heard of the Christian Religion: to which he answered, that Natives of that Country had come on pilgrimage into the Company's territories, and had heard Christian Preachers; that he himself had, on one occasion, heard a Christian Preacher in Benares; and that the reports carried home had caused his Rajah to wish to learn more on the subject. In short, this Agent came afterwards to Meerut; and, after spending seven days in almost constant discourse about the Christian Religion, departed, carrying with him a complete copy of the New Testament for his Rajah.

State of the Mission at Kurnaul.

A Native Catechist, Anund Messeeh, is stationed at Kurnaul, and is diligently employed in imparting instruction to his countrymen: from 20 to 30 persons generally assemble to hear him. The following account of his labours was communicated

to the Calcutta Committee by the Chaplain who resides there: he writes

Anund, every Sabbath, diligently engages himself in the work to which he has devoted

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himself, by visiting two or three places, where he reads our Form of Prayer, and expounds a Chapter from the Bible: he is listened to, I know, with attention. He has several friends among the Gentlemen of the Station; and his Christian ingenuousness, feeling heart, and well-informed mind, have obtained for him their esteem and support. His knowledge of Scripture, and his ready and original mode of applying that very interesting portion of it, the Parables, have repeatedly struck me, and led me to admire him as a Native Teacher.

Our School promises to be of considerable benefit to the rising generation. We have a Committee of five Gentlemen ; and the expenses of it, which do not exceed 30 rupees a month, are defrayed by collecting monthly a rupee from its well-wishers and supporters. It is built of masonry, and is situate in a very eligible spot, like most others of the kind: the attendance of children is not so steady as might be wished; but we must remember, that it has only been reared and brought into activity within a year. Several grown-up men from the villages have derived benefit from it, and have been employed in reading several portions from the New Testament and other books: these persons are gone back to their daily work with a little information to communicate to their families, and for their minds to dwell upon. They originally came for a short period, to hear and know something new; and, having obtained it, to return to their homes. Who can tell what the result of such inquisitiveness may be? A grain of knowledge may increase and grow, as well as a grain of mustard-seed, especially if we implore the Divine Bless ing on our feeble attempts.

PROCEEDINGS OF REV. M. WILKINSON.

ON occasion of Mr. Wilkinson's visit to Benares to meet Archdeacon last Volume, he had various Corrie, mentioned at p. 366 of our

Discussions with Mahomedans. At Ghazeepore he writesA number of people, principally Mussulmans, came to see the Padre, and to hear what he had to say. Among them was a Moolwee, who introduced himself by saying that he had been to the Mela (Fair) on purpose to meet with me; but, having been disappointed in his expectation, he now thought himself happy in seeing me at the place of his residence.

On asking his object in wishing to see me, he replied, "I have a few questions to propose respecting your faith." I encouraged his inquiries, and the conversation proceeded. His queries respected the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity and the Sonship cf Christ. I re plied, as fully as my acquaintance with these mysterious subjects and the time would admit; and he took his leave with the listening crowd, promising to see me again. The next day, at day-light, numbers of people made their appear ance. Some asked for books, and others proposed queries; till, at length, the querist of the day before found his way through the crowd. Our conversation with him commenced by my asking him, if he had any doubts respecting the faith of Islam, that led him to propose the questions which he did the day before: to which, looking round him, he replied, "No." On being asked the reason of his declared faith in the professed mission and revelation of Mahomed, he, with the utmost boldness, declared, that he grounded his faith on undoubted and irrefutable proofs. I now declared myself an infidel as to the faith of Islam, and begged that he would bring forward some of the many proofs that had so fully satisfied his own mind. The confusion which he now evinced fully shewed that what he had said was mere assertion. After a pause, I was asked, what proofs I required; and whether the assertion of the Prophet of God was not sufficient to induce belief. To this I replied, that I required all the proofs, or others equally substantial, that could be adduced, to prove the Divine Mission of Moses and Christ. I was desired to mention them; and, in doing so, I defied him to produce any one in confirmation of the mission of Mahomed; affirming, also, that, though he could offer no argument to prove its truth, I was able fully to justify my own disbelief of it. I was instantly defied; and, begging that I might be listened to without interruption, proceeded forthwith. An intense and apparently anxious interest seemed to be excited in the minds of the numbers that were present; and I was patiently listened to till the close of the evening, when the people, with the Moolwee at their head, departed.

The result of this day's conversation was, that for five more successive days I was surrounded by a crowd. Several persons brought with them learned men,

in the hope of refuting the arguments which they had heard advanced. The whole issued in a most earnest request for the Gospel; and numbers of copies were distributed, besides Tracts to the amount of several hundreds. It was deeply to be regretted that I had no Tract on the subject of the Mahomedan Controversy to leave with them.

Of Jaunpore he says

Benares and Chunar, I passed no place After spending nearly a fortnight at of consequence till I reached Jaunpore, the ancient residence of royalty. This is still a place of great repute; and more learning and intelligence are to be found place which I have visited. There was among the Mussulmans than in any existing among them a strong party feeling, on a question connected with their religion. A considerable disturb ance had recently taken place, and the matter has been carried into Court. This circumstance afforded me an occasion, which I did not fail to embrace. A great number followed me, to receive books, and to dispute.

Tracts in preparation for Mahomedans. Mr. Wilkinson adds

Of late, I have found the Mahomedan Mind in a state of considerable inquiry. This is surely to be met; and nothing is more to be regretted, than our not having proper books to distribute among them. I have, consequently, engaged a Moolwee to assist me in preparing a series of Tracts on different points of Scripture Evidence, &c.: one Tract is finished, and others are in progress. The one finished is of a general character; the subjects of the others are-1. The Evidence of Prophecy, shewing the want of the same in the person of Mahomed2. On Miracles; the first part consisting of some criterion; the second, Scripture Miracles brought to the test; the third, on the question of pretended Mahomedan Miracles-3. The Evidence of Scripture Facts, and the want of such evidence in the Korân-4. The manner in which the two Religions were propagated-5. On Internal Evidence, in which the different characters of the two Religions are to be shewn-and, lastly, A candid appeal to Mahomedans on the signs of the times, Delusions of Hindoos and Mahomedans

with regard to Salvation.

Of the people living between Goruckhpore and Buxar, Mr. Wil

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