From Paxo and Cerigo there are no Returns.

In Corfu, Mrs. Lowndes has a School for Girls, varying from 90 to 120 children, who are making great progress: the Rev. Frederick Hildner rendered essential aid in this School. Miss Robertson (see p. 488) has the charge of a Female School for the children of the more respectable inhabitants, both English and Greek the course of education is enlarged; and the children, 40 in number, are making good proficiency. In the villages of Potamo was a School of 30 children. Several Young Men, intended for Masters in different Villages, were

Mrs.

learning the Mutual System. Lowndes writes-" If we had the means, there would be no difficulty in opening a School in every village in Corfu."

GREECE.

See, in reference to Education in Greece, pp. 166, 167, 268–271, 380, 381, 506, 507 of our last Volume.

Mr. Demetrius Pieridi, a native of Cyprus, who resided for the last six years in the establishment of the British and Foreign School Society, is returned to the Mediterranean, fully competent either to take charge of a School or to train Masters. At Corfu, Mr. Hildner gave him a Letter to Dr. Korck, whom he would probably join at Syra.

MALTA.

There is good hope of the establishment of Schools in this Island; as the Government extends to them a greater measure of liberty than was formerly granted. In proportion, however, as this salutary course opens, the want of suitable Teachers begins to be felt.

STATIONS, LABOURERS, & NOTITIA OF MISSIONARY SOCIETIES.

AMERICAN BOARD OF MISSIONS.

MALTA: 1820-Eli Smith, Isaac February he embarked for Corfu, with Bird, W. Goodell; Homan Hallock, the Rev. Eli Smith, of his own Society, Printer-Books and Tracts issued up and the Rev. J. J. Robertson, of the to Dec. 31, 1828, were 72 in Modern American Episcopal Society, on a tour Greek, 47 in Italian, and 5 in Turco- through Greece and the Islands: see 'Armenian: copies printed, 211,850pp. 579, 580. Mr. Bird visited Tunis and Tripoli, and returned in August-Pp. 41, 42.

GREECE-The intention of the Board to send an Agent on a visit of investigation to the Mediterranean was mentioned in the last Survey; and the advantages anticipated from this measure were subsequently stated at pp. 154, 155. Mr. Anderson, one of the Assistant Secretaries of the Board, arrived at Malta, in pursuance of this plan, on the 1st of January of last year. Near the end of

With a view to the future benefit of Greece, the Board have, in America, Nine Young Greeks under instruction; and two others (see p. 580) lately returned to Greece.

SYRIA-See at pp. 448, 449 a view of the Awful State of the People of Syria; and, at pp. 548, 549, remarks on the pernicious application, in these parts, of the word "Religion," with Instances of this Abuse.

AMERICAN EPISCOPAL SOCIETY.

GREECE-The appointment of the Rev. J. J. Robertson to make a Visit of Investigation to Greece was stated at p.198 of our last Volume. Liberal contributions were given to this object; and he was furnished with a Letter to the Greek Bishops from Bishop White and others of the American Church. Dr.

Korck writes, that, though Mr. Robertson had been obliged to lower considerably those hopes which had been awakened, from the communications of himself and others made under different circumstances, yet that he would probably be encouraged to fetch his family from America and settle in Greece.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

MALTA-1815-W. Jowett, Christ.F. Printers: Mr. Kitto has returned; and Schlienz; Peter Brenner, Matt. Weiss, Mr. Koellner left for Bâsle, in the early

Mrs. Krusé had 12 Girls; the establishment of which school is considered as an important step forward in the Egyptian field of labour:- See pp. 233-236, 308, 549-552 for proceedings at Caïro.

Alexandria-1826-Different Missionaries have resided for a time at this Station: see pp. 49, 231.

ABYSSINIA.

S. Gobat, Christian Kugler-Mr. Kugler reached Egypt, on his return (p. 239) from his visit to Europe, on the 10th of May. In August he writes, that he had been studying Tigré; and could both understand it, and make himself understood: nine pilgrims had lately arrived from various parts of Abyssinia: Girgis was still alive, and diligently studied the Amharic Gospels. Notice of the arrival of Girgis, with a Letter from him to Mr. Gobat, and the Instructions of the Committee to the Missionaries

proceeding to Abyssinia, appear at pp. 308-312 of our last Volume. The Missionaries proposed to leave Egypt in September, a firmân having been obtain. ed from the Pacha. The two Abyssinians, Ali and Amalo, were anxious to return. Ali was expecting an answer from the Pacha to the Letter of Sebagadis: he looked anxiously for Mr.Coffin from England; but would not wait for him longer than September, as he had obtained the help of some of the artisans whom he was directed to take to the Ras. The Missionaries write, "Our health is good; and we are, by the grace of Christ, in very good spirits, trusting that He will be with us according to His promise. Our daily encouragement and consolation are, that we experience in reality the truth of these words, Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, and to-day, and for ever!"-Pp. 50, 51.

GERMAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY,

See pp. 53-56, 188, 189 of our last Volume. Karass: a Colony of German Settlers, near the Caucasus-James LangThe settlers suffered considerable loss of property, and were repeatedly much harassed by the attacks of the neighbouring Tsherkessians, by which the Missionaries were much circumscribed in their tours among the neighbouring tribes. Mr. Lang continued his visits to the Tartars as far as his debilitated health and circumstances allowed; and has spent some time in composing a Grammar of the Turco-Tartar Language, which will prove of great use to the Missionaries and Ministers in these countries. He writes, 'The indolence of the Tartars is so great, that they think it too much trouble to read a Tract of 10 or 20 pages. This does not furnish great hopes for the immediate success of schools among them: they must be erected by FAITH and conducted with PATIENCE."

tlers, having expressed their wish to Mr. Koenig of being instructed in the Tartar Language, that they might be enabled, in their frequent intercourse with this Nation, to be active for the propagation of the Gospel, he cheerfully undertook the work, under a conviction that for this very purpose Providence has led these Germans to this country.

66

Shusha: 1824-A. H. Dittrich, Felix Zaremba, C. F. Hohenacker, C. F. Haas, C. G. Pfander; C. F. Judt, Printer Mr. Dittrich has been principally engaged in preparing for the press Armenian Books, and instructing some Armenian Priests, who at the same time are of some use to him in his translations: Mr. Haas has conducted the Armenian School, and has been preparing some Young Armenians for the office of Schoolmasters: Messrs. Zaremba and Pfander have passed most of their time in tours among the Tartars, spreading the Madchar: another Colony of Ger- knowledge of the Gospel; and Mr. man Settlers, near the Caucasus -C. Hohenacker has been engaged with the Lewis Koenig - The attendance at general business of the Mission, at the School and in Church is large. Visits same time affording medical assistance are made among the neighbouring Tar- to the inhabitants of the town. Extracts tars generally, the Missionary meets from the Fathers, who are in great auwith scorn and opposition; but, some- thority with the Armenians, are now times, he finds attentive hearers. Some preparing for the Press: thus the supious Young Men, of the German Set- spicion of proselytism is best avoided. The mighty hand of the Lord begins to break down the strongholds of prejudice, and to place before the Missionaries an open door for the entrance of true light. This seems to be peculiarly the case with the Armenians, who begin to feel the disrupted and helpless state of their national and spiritual existence, and to desire the healing and restoring blessings of the Spirit of God. (Rev. Theoph. Blumhardt.)

JEWS SOCIETY.

from thence to Egypt, arriving at Damietta on the 8th of September. At Caïro he baptized a Jew; and, on the 16th of December, left for Jerusalem, where he arrived on the 7th of January: many Jews resorted to him, and schools of 20 Arab Boys and 7 Girls were formed; but excommunications were issued, both by the Rabbies and the Greek Patriarch, against those who encouraged his proceedings. An attempt was made, by a Greek fanatic, as it is supposed, to poison him; and finding the Jews determinedly bent against him, he left Jerusalem about the middle of June, and proceeded to Alexandria.

W. B. Lewis, John Nicolayson, Joseph Wolff; S. Farman, As.-Mr. Lewis has continued in the South of Europe, usefully employed in the work of the Mis sion: Smyrna being now a safe place of residence, he will resume his labours there-Mr. and Mrs. Nicolayson, with Mr. Farman, one of the Society's Students, left England in September, and arrived at Malta on the 1st of November, with Mr. Jowett: Mr. Nicolayson and Mr. Farman were to spend the winter among the Jews of Barbary-Mr. Wolff was left in the last Survey (p. 56) at Beyrout his stay in Syria being dangerous, he proceeded to Cyprus, and In the countries bordering on the Mediterranean there have been great difficulties in the way of Missionary Exertion: yet it now begins to be evident, that there is, even here, a widely-spreading spirit of inquiry and desire for the Scriptures, both in Hebrew and Italian, among the Jews. Here, as in other places, the Jewish Mind is gradually expanding itself into a more liberal and kindly feeling toward the doctrines and truths of Christianity; and many evince a desire to hear and understand those who set before them the Gospel of Jesus Christ; whose Name is not the same offence to their ears, which it was in former days. The Society is accustomed to commit a considerable number of copies of the Sacred Scriptures to the care of their depositary at Malta, for distribution in the countries bordering on the Mediterranean: such has been the demand of late from various quarters, that a large stock has been completely exhausted. The Committee have directed that One Thousand Hebrew Bibles should be shipped to Malta by the first conveyance. (Report.)

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Malta: 1811-S. Sheridan WilsonCongregation, at English Service, seldom exceeds 60: Italian Service is discontinued-Average attendance in Sunday School, 29-The operations of the Mission are chiefly by the Press: 12 Tracts and Books in various languages have been printed in the year of these and others before printed, 12,651 copies have, within the same period, been sold or distributed-P. 57.

:

Corfu: 1819-Isaac Lowndes-Preaching in Greek is continued by Mr. Lowndes, both in his own house and in journeys among the Villages: the congregations generally good and attentive: on these occasions, Tracts and the Scriptures are given away - The English Sunday-School is continued: the Greek Sunday-School has 40 boys-The printing of the Jewish-Spanish Testament, completed in February, very much occupied Mr. Lowndes-P. 57.

In Mr. Lowndes's visits to the country, I have frequently been a joyful witness of the attention with which the Word preached and distributed was received. A Day School for Greek Girls has been lately opened, and presents a very lovely and promising appearance: this School and the English Sunday-School are conducted by Mrs. Lowndes; and wherever an opportunity of being useful presents itself, these friends of the Lord avail themselves of it, and apply to it their time, and strength, and charity. (Mr. Hildner.)

SCOTTISH MISSIONARY SOCIETY,

Karass-James Galloway-Mr. Galloway continues to labour, in conjunction with Mr. Lang, of the German Society, under the many trials and discouragements which have given the accounts from this Station, so far as regards the reception of the Gospel by the Tartars, one dark unvaried complexion: yet he

appears never to abandon the hope of
success--
s-Pp. 58, 362, 363.

Astrachan W. Glen-The translation, by Mr.Glen, of the Prophetical Books into Persian, had advanced to the Tenth Chap ter of Ezekiel-See at pp. 363—365, an account of the apparent conversion, but subsequent relapse, of a Persian-P. 58.

Ona: 1828-W. Swan; who has continued indefatigable in the prosecution of his work.

THE Missionaries, who had laboured together in this remote region, till March 1828, reported that the translation of the Old Testament, in BuriatMongolian, was then nearly completed and partly revised; the New Testament having been finished some time before. Anticipating the speedy termination of this important part of their labours, they resolved, after a mature consideration of all circumstances, to separate; and take up their abode at different places in the country, in order more effectually to promote the object of their Mission. Selenginsk will still be considered the Head Station, where Mr. Yuille will remain: Mr. Swan has taken up his permanent residence at a place on the river Ona; and Mr. Stallybrass has removed to a place called Khodon, in the territory inhabited by the Chorin-Buriats. Selenginsk: 160 miles SE of Irkutsk: for a brief Obituary of Mrs. Yuille. inhab. 3000: in the centre of the Buriats east of Lake Baikal: 1819 - Robert Yuille-Preaching is maintained every evening, as well as on Sundays, and the Scriptures are expounded to the people in the vicinity: great attention is often manifested-There are 7 students in the Buriat Seminary: it is carried on with perseverance, and not without encouragement: a. Thibetian Class has been formed Pp. 59, 60; and see 163, 164 There is abundant encouragement to pursue the work of Female Education among the Buriats. With regard to the circulation of the Scriptures, the Missionaries observe, that though this part of the work is opposed by some, and though others, from unworthy motives, ask for or accept the Oracles of God, yet there are also those who receive them with gratitude and peruse them with attention. The education of the rising generation is, at present, one grand object of their attention, and they consider it not unattainable. (Report.)

Khodon: 190 miles NE of Selenginsk: Aug. 25, 1828-Edward Stallybrass-Native Services are held on Sundays; and daily Morning Worship, in the Buriat Tongue-Many applications for medicine afford opportunities of making the Gospel known.

China.

There seems a

DR. Morrison writes from Canton, Feb. 25, 1829Considerable agitation at the Court of Peking still continues. shaking of the Empire, although the rebel Changhibur has been subdued. The last Gazette contained an Imperial Order to the Officers of the Empire to worship and sacrifice to the heavens, the earth, his ancestors, and the gods; also to sacrifice to the Five Mountains and Four Great Rivers of China; to sacrifice at the tombs of all kings and emperors that can be found throughout the Empire, and to Confucius. This is to be done as an expression of gratitude for the destruction of Prince Changhibur. Let us pray for happier days, when China shall worship Jehovah alone; for He is God, and beside there is none else.