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EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNALS OF THE REV. WILLIAM BOWLEY.

SOME notices of this Station appeared at pp. 40, 41, in our Number for February; and mention was made of the state of Mr. Bowley's health, which had interrupted his labours, and which subsequently compelled him to go to Calcutta, with a view to its restoration. We give the following Extracts from his Journals previously to his leaving Chunar for Calcutta.

Oct. 24, 1828-Circumstances not permitting either Charles Doss or Christian Tryloke to accompany me, I took David Thakoor, the Brahmin Convert residing in Christian's village, and Kurrum Messeeh from Buxar, whose health has failed very much of late: his being with us would therefore answer the double purpose, of benefiting his health, and furthering the Cause in which we are embarked. They set out, by a different route, yesterday; and last night I left Chunar in a boat, and took up Christian at his village; proceeded all night, and early next morning reached Raj Ghaut. Here we breakfasted; and about noon recommenced our journey, Christian accompanying me to Jaunpore: we arrived at Foolpore in the evening, 22 miles. The state of the country, being inundated, the roads, and broken-down bridges, pointed out that we had commenced our journey too early. In the evening, with assistants, walked through this petty place; addressed a few; and got some to accept of Tracts. That which makes Foolpore worthy of notice, is the pucka-walled Caravanserai, and a substantial Treasure-house, built by Government, with upper rooms for Gentlemen. The village itself is miserably tiled, and not of any extent. At this place met a Hindoo Lad who came to me at Chunar, about a month since, soliciting Baptism; but, not abiding the course appointed for instruction and probation, he left us; and would join us now, if I would agree to admit him forthwith, without instruction. Persons of this description are almost universally suspicious and un[RECORD, June, 1830.]

worthy characters; consequently, with them a double caution is required.

Oct. 25-Set out this morning, before day; walked some miles, and arrived at Jaunpore at 11 A. M., 18 miles pitched our tent in the Caravanserai, where we had it last year, as being the most public and resorted to by travellers. Jaunpore is well known, as an extensive city on both banks of the River Goomtee, united by a noble substantial bridge, with little shops on each side of it: the major part of the population are Mahomedans, amongst whom are not a few of the most learned and bigoted of that faith. However, it was pleasing to find that a revolution had taken place in their feelings on this head; and they could bear calmly to be told by us, that neither the Korân nor Mahomed were from God; whereas, some years ago, they were almost ready to sever one's head from the body for such assertions. The remainder of the day, and the whole of the Sunday, were spent in reading and arguing with crowds of Hindoos and Mussulmans, and in distributing books. Met with the Molwee who had, more than two years ago, when told that Christians did not believe in the divine Mission of Mahomed nor of the Korân being the Word of God, submitted a Paper, questioning Christians in general as to how they proved that Mahomed was not a Prophet of God, nor the Korân His Word? An answer was soon after written; but he was not visible till now, though a Tract in manuscript was sent him at Mirzapore a few months ago. He now admired it greatly, seemed much pleased, and said that he

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had but a slight glance of the New Testament, and wished to procure one, which was accordingly sent him. He further observed, that few amongst the Learned could answer the Tract, nor had he his books to do it; but that he had a few more objections to propose, after reading the New Testament; which if answered satisfactorily, he should not scruple to embrace Christianity, Kurrum Messeeh and Christian were engaged in reading and distributing books: and we only now found that we were greatly deficient in a supply of Oordoo Gospels, so that hundreds of applicants, were disappointed. Christian chiefly read an address in Oordoo, Sin no Trifle, and the Poem in Hindee. Many also heard the Manuscript Tract respecting Mahomedanism &c. we gave one copy in Persian to the Tasildar; and one in Oordoo to another Mussulman, who argued against his own people in behalf of Christianity, merely from the circumstance of Christ's being now in heaven, and Mahomed being in the grave.

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all concern for their souls, and rejecting the True God, one said, that "since the English have taken possession of the country, sins have accumulated greatly." To which it was replied: "True; but it is among your own people at the different Courts, who take advantage of the strict uprightness of the laws to act so as not to be detected," They acknowledged that this was the case.

Oct, 29-Rose at midnight, but could not get off my people for four hours after: to-day the road was very good, and but little water to cross. Came to Azeemghur at 7 o'clock, 8 miles, and put up in the Serai, which was very damp. During the whole of the day, people flocked to me for books; but, alas! I had few in Hindoostanee to give them. More came to behold the strange sight of a person going about from place to place, turning the world upside down. After books were taken, many were returned, to my grief. The Missionary can hardly conceive eive all that he has to encounter, till he goes indiscriminately from place to place, preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom, and distributing books. He is looked upon, by many, as a deceiver, and he is at times told so he has to encounter, with a face of flint, many sneers and contemptuous looks: many return and say, "What, am I to do with these books :" and, after all that he can say, he has the mortification to see them returned in the presence of others, who also seem disheartened, and inclined to follow the example of their brethren. Some will say, "These books are of no manner of use to me. I want the Girlutan, Bostan, &c." Some call for the Ramayan, or the Geeta; others, for Vishnu's Thousand Names. The Missionary is compelled to hear, These Books will answer for pasteboards &c."

Oct. 27, 1828 We prosecuted our journey at dawn: the road was excessively bad, and so covered with water as to be above the axletree of the buggy, and on two occasions, it was up to the seats: the men were up to the armpits in water. Came to Sahebgange, a new Serai built by Government, 18 miles. At Badsha pore gave away Tracts and Hinduwee Gospels to some who had seen our books last year: this was a good sign that what they had heard or seen they approved of. However, one man, of some consequence, would neither read, nor permit his brother, who seemed disposed to do so I felt grieved, and told him, that God had in mercy given us a light, and that we put out that light by closing our eyes to it, and thus bring destruction upon ourselves &c. Soon after, many came forward and received them. In the course of the day saw the men plowing; and the wo-be well paid who embrace Christianity," men following, sowing the seed. I thought, when will that day arrive that these poor creatures will be sowing the Word of God in the hearts of their little-ones.

Oct. 28-Left the Serai at dawn; the road somewhat better, though a good deal of water about. Came to Rana Kie Serai, 12 milest; all our books, tents, &c. wet put up in a miserable hovel, a broken-down Serai.quembus to off Yesterday, whilst speaking to the people of the destruction they were bringing down upon themselves by casting off

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Hence, many come to join us, to see if any bribes are held out. Some say, All the former Scriptures are abrogated by the Koran, which is the only rule of our conduct." So that the Missionary's work in the field of action, if the expression be allowed, is a constant scene of trials and struggle between the old and new man; if the old man prevail, he is not fit for a Missionary, as in that case he will be ashamed of his work and shrink away f from direct intercourse with the Natives; and he will be tempted to be

about something else, less degrading, less trying, less offensive to flesh and blood. If the new man prevail in him, he will have a tenfold inducement to redouble his labours and exertions, and spend and be spent in the great work in which he is embarked. The love of Christ and of souls will constrain him to work with all his might while it is called to-day. It is remarkable, that in those places where Satan rages with uncontrolled way, there the Gospel Light has not dawned, and the people are ignorant of its contents; but, where the cloud has been dispersed from time to time by the rays of the Word, there we have some, who seem won over to the Cause, and are ready to befriend us when we return to them. In the course of the day, Kurrum Messeeh and David Thakoor read to the people. Had I books. I should remain here a day longer.

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Oct. 30, 1828-At 2 A. M. despatched my people, and set out at 5 a. M. myself, the road pretty good. Crossed several running streams; and came to Sahib Gunge, 16 miles, at noon. Here met a person who had seen me at Ghazeepore, and now earnestly entreated for Tracts: severaf gathered round, and heard Thakoor read, a jog

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Oct. 31 Set out at dawn, and, for six miles, came through a tract of country that was under water during a great part of the rains: we have set out at least a week too early. Crossed the Ghogra or Dewee River, more wide and rapid than the Ganges: it is now divided into se veral streams, so that we were two hours in getting across. Came to Gopalpore, 12 miles, Here several came and received books, especially the old Devotee and his two Disciples; who all call themselves Christians, though they continue outwardly y as the other Hindoos and Idolaters: one man," {, however, who is brother to the Devotee, has manifested good deal of Gospel Knowledge; his New Testament in Hinduwee, given him last year, is his constant companion within and out of doors: he said repeatedly, “It is not so easy a thing to be Christian as ne people suppose.' A Pundit, w

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, who is a good deal with the Rajah here, came: he first sent a messenger to announce his approach; then appeared. He found me sitting in my palkee; and the Devotee, and others, sitting before, on a sittringe. He was asked to sit down, but the poor creature looked very awkward; he would not sit, but looked

this way and that way for a chair. Seeing this, I told him that we were travellers, and put up with many inconveniences; that he was offered the best accommodation we had: but he retired, with a very bad grace. In the evening, read a Discourse to a number of persons. The Devotee seemed quite attached: he came during the day, at night, and again at 2 in the morning before we started.

Nov. 1-To-day, met Kewal Messeeh, the first Native Christian Brahmin of Chunar; he was baptized about eleven years since; his wife was baptized about four years ago, and has been assisting in the Gorruckpore Mission ever since. He was sent, by my dear Br.Wilkinson, to assist me; but I hastened on too fast for them. This is cat most miserable place could do nothing.

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Nov. 2: Sunday Set out very early: had to wade through a great deal of water, and safely reached Gorrackpore at 8 A. M., 14 miles. Br. Wilkinson was engaged with the Native Christians. In the afternoon we had Hindoostanee Service: he would have me preach, which I did, and injured myself.

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Nov. 3 All forenoon, engaged with Mussulmans contradicting particular Doctrines of the Christian Religion: several were relations and friends of the old Sheik whom Br. Wilkinson has lately baptized. The old man himself has a most respectable appearance, and seemed full of affection and attachment to us and to the Hindoo Converts present. We had the Tract respecting Mahomedanism read: the friends seemed strengthened, and the enemies lowered, by it. At 4 P. M., being the first Monday, Hindoostanee Prayer Meeting: I preached from 2d Psalm. * Nov. 4 Great part of the day engaged with several Mussulmans in Br. Wilkinson's house, as yesterday. Had much conversation with Christian ›› Tryloke's Sister, who is here. She seems a sensible, well-bred woman, but bigotedly attached to the Hindoo System, and determined to follow her Gooroo even if he led her to hell. In the afternoon, according to appointment, went with Br. Wilkinson to the Sheik's house, nearly two miles distant; where we found a respect able party assembled to receive us, mostly Mussulmans: they heard all that we had to say against Mahomed's delusion &c., not one standing up in defence of his system, though challenged and invited to it. The Sheik's son-in-law, who argued yesterday strenuously, seemed to yield the

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point to-day; and several wanted copies
of the Tract.ge woul Amal i
Nov. 5, 1828 Early this morning, rodes
with Br. Wilkinson, to a man who had
been standing several years, as a penance:
he now appears sinking very fast! A
Native Christian read a Tract, and I
spoke against the horrid system of the
Hindoos, A Pundit a great crowd being
collected argued calmly for a while, till
he forgot himself and became unreason-
able and angry. I now felt constrained
to retire from the contest, saying that
such weapons were too violent for me
and retired.an, brand of 2197 & holoup
Nou, 6 To-day, Br. Wilkinson, Ni
codemus, and Daniel his son, who is
Writer in the Collector's Office here, and
I went to the poor Devotee, as on yest
terday morning Daniel read a Hindu
wee Tract aloud, and I spoke seriously)
to the man, telling him that he was cont
sidered, in a dying state; and entreated
him to come along with us, that every thing
might be done to heal his wounds. He
seemed somewhat alarmed, and wished to
see the doctor himself, to speak with him.
Nov. 7 Early this morning, went to
him again, with Dr. Clarke. I had a
long controversy with a Pundit, against
the Vedam System, as well as against
the popular system among the Hindoos
and shewed their inconsistency, and the
absurdity of both The Pundit went on
unreasonably, till warmly taken up by
another Brahmin, who joined us. Little
could be done with the poor diseased
man; the inducements to continue in
his infatuated state were too powerful
He is now daily worshipped and fed;
and this he must lose, if he break through
this vow At 4 PM. accompanied Bra
Wilkinson and our Native Assistants to
the Chapel in the heart of the Bazaar
where great crowds heard the Word,
and a few received books, ga194'I

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Nov. 10 → Early this morning, Br. Wilkinson and I, accompanied by Daniel, walked about two miles to the poor creature who was still standingJA crowd gathered, and heard Daniel read Sin no trifle Several Pundits are gued, and accepted of the New Testament and Tracts in Hinduwee. Ther

Nov. 14ed It being deemed advisable that Br. Wilkinson should not leave his Station just now, it was planned that he should meet us, after we returned from the Annual Fair at Ghazeepore. He accompanied me this morning, after Prays er, rate 50A.M. § and with much difficulty and fatigue came as far as Pykoulee, 24 miles. Here I left him to return, and proceeded on my waystill near 8 P. M., 38 miles further, to Sulempore when I met my people, quite unhinged from the jolting which I had to undergo. This is a pretty extensive place. 25# 386 47 1. Nov. 12 At 6 A. M. set out in my pak keep not daring to renew the jolting. At mid-day, crossed the Gundhuk, which was beautiful, deep, and clear, like the Jamina; and stayed at Gootnee, 16 miles. Here people came, and read many of our Tracts; and many more, by the per suasion of Devotees, returned them.w

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Nov 18-At 5} A. M.Sprosecuted our journey came by many villages, and distributed many books:besome discou ragements; from people returning the booksbuIn the road, met two Sepoys returning home one was willing to sen cept of books, and took them eventuallyly while the other seemed cunning, and said, that he was aware of our object, and we should not ensnare him, &c Came to Butai, 138 miles, along the banks of the extensive Ghogray for upwards of four miles. During the day, is gave away, at this place, hundreds of Nov. 8 This morning, despatched my Gospels and Tracts, till 8.P.Meven people toward the Dudree Fair. During when I was in bed, some came for books. the day, several came to hear the Word. Kurtum Messeehand David Thakoor At 4 P. M. went with friends tobas Desb read thew Poemand sotherio Tracts to votee's. Nicodemus addressed him hen crowds; whilst Inexpounded all awhỏo replied, that he had searched for many heard seemed quite won over, and calleds years, and never found the Truthib Niss me their Gobrod. The people from the codemus replied, that he was also aw surrounding Village: also came for books, seeker) from his youth, and had now and received them without number,woAtd found it among Christians. They seemedit 10 Muja Boatman, who actually prost pleased; and Daniel read a Tract,band fessed as Christianity from conviction, gave books to a Pundit e sb to 19dmun brought me a copy of the Gospel, which [Nov. 9:- Sunday At Afternoon Sers he had received from a Native Christian vice, Br. Wilkinson, baptized barespaces up the river; and saidy that he was the table and learned Mussulman. I preach ridicule of the village. He followed me

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