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tains not only all the Christian Doctrines with proofs from Scripture, but also refutations of the chief errors and objections of the Hindoos: this Catechism is learnt by heart, the meaning of the words and the import of the passage is explained, and the children are catechized by myself and the Head Pundit: of them have already committed more than 200 Questions and Answers to memory, and can answer any questions with ease: thus a great deal of religious knowledge is imparted to these children; and it may be reasonably expected that this knowledge will bring forth fruit at some future period, under the blessing of the Lord: as this Catechism contains

extensive information respecting the whole Christian Religion and their own Idolatry, I have observed that the children like it very much, and commit it to memory with the utmost readiness: indeed I have been often surprised at their acquaintance with Christian Doctrines; and have frequently heard them explain the Way of Salvation by Christ much more clearly than many a Christian Boy could have done. Geography is taught according to the class-book composed by the Rev. Mr. Pearson; which I find very suitable, as it contains much pleasing and useful information: the Map of the World which accompanies it proves particularly useful, in pointing out to the children the form of the earth, and the most important portions of the globe: the children learn to explain the meaning of the words, and are questioned as to the import of the passage, and the chief subject contained therein is impressed on their memories. All the lower classes read Mr. Jetter's Spelling Book, which not only contains the meanings of the most useful and current words, but abounds also in good readinglessons.

From a desire to learn English, many of the best boys leave the schools after a very short period, which is detrimental to their being thoroughly instructed in Christian Principles: very few remain above two years; on which account it is necessary to hasten their instruction, so that at least some foundation of right views may be laid in their minds. The worst of it is, that these evils cannot be remedied: I have tried different me

thods to keep them at school, such as allowing no holidays except Sundays, and giving some pice to those boys who attend best; but all has been fruitless, be

cause their parents put them under no restraint whatever, and are indifferent whether their children learn any thing beyond a little reading, writing, and arithmetic. This is matter of fact, which comes under my daily observation; and I adduce it only to shew that we must not expect all the success of Christian Missions from Schools ALONE, but that the Gospel must be PREACHED to Adults in Chapels as well as to Children in the Schools.

On a subject noticed at p. 66 of the Survey, the Committee re

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They would call the attention of the friends of the Society to an improvement, very promising as to its results, which Mr. Reichardt has introduced, and they will state it in his own words :instructing the children in Christian and In order to qualify the Pundits better for Scientific Books with which they were unacquainted, I make it a point to let them come to me every Saturday Afternoon, when I read with them and explain to them the books fact, a work of pleasure; as their attention is which are taught in the Schools. This is, in generally very encouraging, and their inquiries often lead to important discussions. They are alternately instructed in the Scriptures, the Catechism, and Geography: one of them reads a sentence, after which he asks another the meaning of the words, and then the import of the passage: any difficulty I explain to them, ask them questions arising from the subject, and put them in the way of questioning their scholars.

That they do reflect on what is read, I have had many proofs; one of which, as particularly striking, I will notice. On speaking of faith in Christ, one said that he could not comprehend our religion, as one book speaks always of doing this and that in order to be saved, while another always mentions that faith in Christ is essential to salvation; he therefore wished to know the difference. works are naturally the fruits of a real faith in When it was explained to him that good the Saviour, he was greatly surprised and delighted, and exclaimed, "In the Christian Religion, every thing is reasonable and just."

Since this instruction of the Pundits has commenced, the Schools have evidently gone on much better; and the Boys are much improved, on account of the Interrogatory System introduced, by which they are taught to think and their minds begin to expand. However, not all the Pundits are as yet adepts in this interrogatory system, as they themselves are but little accustomed to think.

Of the Annual Examination held last year, Mr. Reichardt gives the following account

In order to ascertain the progress of the children, the Annual Examination

was held on Thursday Morning the 9th of March, in the Library Room at Mirzapore, notice of it having been previously circulated through the Papers at this Presidency. The Boys had been selected from the First and Second Classes, to the number of nearly one hundred and forty. Those of the First Class were first examined in the Catechism, from portions which they had committed to memory: they repeated the answers with great correctness and readiness, explained the meaning of the words, and appeared familiar with the import of the passages and scriptural terms, so far as they had read: questions respecting the religions in the world, the truth of the Christian Scriptures, the nature of God, the creation and fall of man, the Commandments, Christ and His salvation, &c. were answered with much ingenuity and precision: to shew the righteousness and mercy of God in sending his Son to die for man, one boy related the History of King Zaleucus and his Son, which had a very good effect. They were next examined in Geography: they could give the chief reasons why we consi ler the earth round; pointed out on the Map several of the principal countries, seas, and places of the world; and appeared well acquainted with the technical terms: they wrote a few passages from dictation, which gave particular satisfaction; as a considerable number of boys made no mistakes whatever in writing, and shewed that the Pundits must have taken great pains in teaching them. After having noticed the most diligent of them, they were dismissed with an exhortation to prosecute their studies with equal diligence and zeal: a few days afterward they were rewarded with books and a little money.

Such occasions must always prove encouraging, and lead us to hope that the labour and expense which are bestowed on the rising generation in India will certainly reward the persevering efforts of all those connected with Missions. The seed is scattering, knowledge is diffusing, and the children are instructed in the way of righteousness and peace. No doubt, if we implore the Lord and are importunate at the Throne of Grace, He will hear our prayers, and pour down His Spirit upon all flesh; when a nation shall be born in a day, and all India be turned to the Living God, rejoicing in the benign influence of the Gospel.

Missionary Students. The Committee report=

The Youth admitted to Bishop's College, in May 1824, as a Student maintained by this Society, continues to prosecute his studies with satisfaction. Another Youth who has been educating upward of two years with a view to Missionary Work, is at present under the care of the Rev. Mr. Wilson, receiving elementary lessons in Latin, and it is hoped may prove steady in his purpose of devoting himself to the work which he has chosen.

On this head the Committee cannot but earnestly desire to see a greater disposition among the pious Youth of Calcutta to devote themselves to Missionary Work. Though it is a work which should not be entered upon, without much consideration and self-examination as to motives for undertaking it and fitness for it; yet, when chosen on right grounds, no employment can be conceived more honourable in the sight of God or beneficial to mankind. The Committee would respectfully press this subject on the minds of pious parents, whose lot is placed altogether in this country: the devotion of a Son to Missionary Work by parents so situated does not involve that sacrifice of feeling, which the sending of a Son to a foreign country does, where perhaps the prospect of again beholding him on earth is rendered very doubtful. Let Christian Parents residing in this country devote, like Hannah of old, a Son to the service of the Lord's Temple, and let them not doubt but they and their offspring will be blessed in the deed.

In connection with this subject we quote with pleasure a statement by the Committee relative to a

Proposed Missionary Seminary.

The Committee contemplate the establishment of a School for the Children of their Missionaries, where their attention may be directed in the first place to the honourable work in which their Parents are engaged; and to which School a few Children of such Parents as would wish their offspring to be educated in similar principles and habits may be admitted at a moderate rate of expense.

The Committee add, however, that the prosecution of this plan depends much on the support which they may receive, and the supply of a suitable Master from home to conduct the Establishment.

We noticed, at p. 80 of our last Volume, a Plan which had been suggested of an Asylum for the Orphan Sons of European Parents: that Plan has been relinquished, from want of due encouragement; but its chief object, that of training Religious Teachers born in the country, will be answered by the proposed School for the Children of Missionaries so far as it shall be

efficiently supported.

We cannot but observe with thankfulness the gradual approximation of events toward that most desirable object-the supply of La bourers born in the country. The Society has already provided (see p. 301) for securing in perpetuity to

two of its Students in succession all the benefits which shall be derivable from Bishop's College. The proposed School will supply such Students in succession; as well as others, who may be supported at the College, either on Scholarships hereafter to be founded, or as Non

foundation Students, according to

circumstances.

Address of Inhabitants of Calcutta in be

half of the said Seminary.

This document, the greater part of which is here subjoined, is addressed to the Venerable the Archdeacon, and is signed by forty-eight

persons.

Venerable Sir

We, the undersigned Parents, Guardians, and Friends of Male Youths, have heard with great satisfaction, that you have recommended to the Church Missionary Society in England, to establish here a School for the Sons of the Missionaries under their patronage; to which any other Boys should be admitted on moderate terms, whose parents or friends should wish to have them brought up, with the view of their being engaged in Missionary Work, if they should be called by God to this glorious office. Though your proposal, supported, as we trust it will be, by our highly respected friends, the Rev. Mr. Thomason and Mr. Sherer, will doubtless meet with all the attention which it deserves, yet we think that if you informed the Com

mittee how anxious we are that such a plan should be carried into execution, it might contribute something toward determining them to adopt your proposal. Sir, to communicate to you our views on this most important subject; and to beg, that, if you should consider our present Memorial worthy of the consideration of the Committee, you will be so kind as to forward it to that respectable body.

Allow us, therefore, Venerable and Dear

As we are deeply convinced, that rious than that of the Ministry of the there is no office more blessed and gloGospel, particularly among Heathens and Mahomedans, nothing could give us greater satisfaction, than to see our children, or the children of our friends, called to this excellent office. But as, agreeably to the Divine declaration-Train

up a child in the way he should go, and, when he is old, he will not depart from itit is of the utmost importance that those who are to undertake this great work should from their earliest youth be trained up with this view; we are grieved to find that there is at present no School in Calcutta, which is adapted for this purpose for the Conductors of the

Boarding Schools in Calcutta and the

neighbourhood, even if pious, either do not belong to the Church of England, and cannot therefore educate their Scholars in the principles of that Church; or are prevented, by the regard which they must pay to the views of the majority of those who commit their children to their care, from adepting that mode of instruction and discipline, which, under the Divine Blessing, is calculated to train up Youth for the Missionary Office. You know, probably, better than we, that owing to this circumstance, very few Youths have hitherto been found either willing or fit to be admitted into Bishop's College; and that this excellent Institution must remain comparatively useless, unless one or more Preparatory Schools are established, in which Youths are trained up for admission into it. It is, therefore, from a just concern for the welfare of our children and the children of our friends, that we are anxious to see a School established by the Church Missionary Society, in which they may be trained up for admission into Bishop's College, or otherwise trained up for the Missionary Service.

But, however great the benefit may

be which the children of pious Members of the Established Church will doubtless derive from the establishment of such a School, this is by no means the only reason why we are so anxious to see such an Establishment set on foot. We are also anxious for it, because we are persuaded, that the Great Cause, which the Church Missionary Society has in view, would be most effectually promoted thereby.

The Committee of the Society are, doubtless, as well aware as we, with how many and how great difficulties the plan of sending out Missionaries from Europe, upon which Missionary Societies have hitherto principally acted, is attended. It is too notorious to need being insisted upon, how many Missionaries sent out from Europe are incapable of acquiring a competent knowledge of a Native Language, so as to convey the truths of the Gospel in an intelligible manner to the minds of the Natives; and how, in consequence of the injurious effects of the climate of India upon most Europeans, many are (to speak after the manner of men) prematurely called away from their labours, and others are compelled to return to Europe, or to linger away their life in India in a comparatively useless manner; and, at best, that time, when Missionaries have most strength, must be spent by them in acquiring a Native Language, and is thus, in a manner, lost to the Missionary Cause. Now, by the establishment of such a School as you, Venerable Sir, have recommended, all these and other difficulties would be obviated, and the disappointments and waste of Missionary Funds, arising therefrom, prevented: for, as the Boys in such a School would, from their early youth, be trained up with the express view of preparing them for Missionary Usefulness -as, if the School House should be erected upon the Mirzapore Premises, the pupils would, as it were, grow up in the midst of Missionary Operations, surrounded by all that is calculated to excite and cherish in their minds a holy zeal for the conversion of the Heathen and to qualify them for this blessed employment-and as, from having them many years under their continual superintendence, the Committee would have the best possible opportunity of becoming intimately acquainted with the character of the scholars they would necessarily be more likely to choose

such for the patronage of the Society as will really prove able and devoted Missionaries, than it has hitherto been possible for the Committee at home. Moreover, the Pupils of this School might soon begin to apply to the study of those Native Languages, in which they are likely to be called to preach the Gospel; so that, when they are otherwise qualified to enter upon their work, no time would be lost, through the necessity of acquiring first the knowledge of a Native Language. Finally, persons, born and brought up in this country, are much more likely to bear the climate, than Missionaries sent out from Europe: for a proof of this, we may refer to the experience of the Managers and Teachers of the European Female Orphan Asylum; the Wards of which, though the children of Europeans, notoriously enjoy excellent health.

It appears to us, that such a School, even if it should contain but Fifty Pupils, (but the number may easily be increased to 100, beyond which number we think no Pupils should be admitted, since it is impossible that a School should prosper which contains too large a num. ber of children,) would, in course of time, yield as many Missionaries, Catechists, and Schoolmasters, as in addition to a few men sent out from Europe who might be peculiarly qualified for and called to the work, and to labourers raised from among the Natives — the Church Missionary Society would require or be able to support in India; and such as would, it is to be hoped, combine those advantages, which both European and Native Missionaries pos

sess.

It appears to us, therefore, that the Society could not set on foot any Establishment more calculated to promote the Great Cause which they have in view; and that no Clergyman, who is anxious to promote the extension of the Redeemer's Kingdom, could enter into any sphere of labour in which he could hope to be more extensively useful.

Proposed School for training Native Servants.

The Committee state

On the suggestion of a friend, a plan is in progress for educating poor Native Children in their usual habits as to food, &c. and, at a suitable age, apprenticing them as Servants to respectable Householders, who will look after their morals and admit them to the benefit of their

family instruction and worship: in this way, it his hoped, a race of useful and trust-worthy servants may be raised up.

LONDON MISSIONARY Society.

Visit of the Deputation to Missionary Stations in North India.

THE Deputation of the Society, Messrs. Tyerman and Bennet, after visiting the Stations, on their return from the South Seas, in the Ultra-Ganges Mission, proceeded to visit those of the Society, with some others, in North India. We subjoin the Journal of this visit ; which contains, as will be seen, not only details relative to the Stations of the Society, but notices of the labours of other Missionaries.

Calcutta-Although there are no indications of a Christian Sabbath to be seen in the streets or market-places of this large, populous, and very splendid city-business and labours of every kind being pursued on the Sunday precisely as on any other day; yet, there is great good continually being done by the different Christian Societies. A numerous company of faithful and excellent Ministers preach the Gospel and administer the Ordinances of the Christian Religion, from Sabbath to Sabbath, and on several evenings of the week besides.

The places of Religious Worship, both in and out of the Establishment, are respectably attended; and have many serious members of their churches and devout communicants. This is the case, we are happy to say, in Union Chapel the talents and piety of the Rev. James Hill well qualify him for his ministerial and pastoral charge. The congregation is not quite so numerous as it was indeed, the churches and congregations are here very liable to fluctuations, by the removals of persons and families to other parts of the country or to Europe, or by being taken off by death.

Mr. Gogerly, with the advice of the Brethren, had broken up the Printing-Establishment before we got to Calcutta: at a General Meeting of the Committee of the Bengal Auxiliary Missionary Society we were present there appeared a general sentiment, that the continuance of this establishment would not have facilitated the printing of Tracts or Books of the Society, and that it would soon have proved a losing concern in a pecuniary respect: there are now more presses than can be supported; some of them conducted by able men of business, who perform any work that happens to be wanted, far better, quicker, and cheaper than any which our Society would be able to do by any Office of their own. Mr. and Mrs. Gogerly and family are preparing to remove, in a very short time, to Berhampore.

As there is an important field uncultivated in one very populous part of Calcutta, of

which the boundaries are very distinctly marked, so as to prevent any clashing with the labours of other Societies, the Committee of the Auxiliary Society recommended that Mr. Ray should be appointed to this exclusive work among the Natives.

Kidderpore we have visited several times; and mention, with much satisfaction, the

pleasure which we have enjoyed in the pious society of the Brethren and Sisters who reside there, and, through the blessing of God, are doing great good.

Mr. Piffard has raised, and is supporting and superintending very efficiently, Five Schools for Boys; and his Sister has Four Schools for Girls, equally well superintended: these Schools are scattered over a surface of a few miles around their house, and close upon the skirts of Calcutta. Mr. Trawin has Five Schools for Boys, averaging 50 each, which are in a most vigorous and promising averaging 15 each, under the care of Mrs. condition; as are also Five Girls' Schools,

Trawin.

The attention of the people at the numerous Preaching Stations appeared to us very encouraging, both as it respects numbers and behaviour: Mr. Trawin preaches at one or other of these places every day; and now Mr. Piffard, who has made very good proficiency in the language, has begun also to preach. On Sundays, there are two Services in the New Chapel, adjoining Mr. Trawin's house; one for Europeans, the other for the Natives in this Chapel there is a Service for the Natives on the Tuesday Evenings; when Ramhuree, the Native Christian, preaches, as he often does at other places.

In the forenoon of every Thursday, Mr. Trawin and Mr. Piffard meet the Sircars (Superintendants) of all their Schools-read the Scriptures with them, catechize, and examine them: this exercise, our friends say, they find very profitable to themselves; as it evidently must be to the Sircars, and thus be beneficial to the Schools.

On the 7th of November (1826), we had the great satisfaction to attend at the opening of a new and very neat Chapel for Native Worship, which Mr. Trawin and the Brethren have built at the village of Rammakalchoke, eight miles from Kidderpore. With the history of this Chapel you have been made acquainted, we presume, by Mr. Trawin; the proprietor gave the materials of the Temple toward building the Christian Chapel; and would have given the ground, but that was not in an eligible situation. We had the singular pleasure, at the opening of the New Chapel, to see the proprietor of the destroyed temple sitting as an attentive and devout woshipper of the Living and True God. On this occasion, we had also the happiness to see a considerable number of Natives attend in the morning; and, at the Second Service, to crowd till they greatly overflowed, many being obliged to stand outside friends also expressed their surprise and pleasure at seeing so many Females attending both inside the Chapel and without. The Chapel is about thirty feet square, and neatly built. The Services of the day were per

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