Oct. 15, 1829-A Pundit came to my house. I said, "You are involved in very great error, by imputing both sin and good works to God." The Pundit said,

In man there are two things, Pran and Jeo: the Jeo sins; but the Pran, being a portion of the Deity, cannot sin." I asked, "Are Pance and Jul (Water and Water) two things, or one ?" The Pundit said, "One." I then said, "How do you make the Pran and the Jeo two? When the Pran is out of the body, what becomes of the Jeo? Why does it not speak? Why, then, does it not sin ?" The Pundit replied, The Jeo does not sin; but the body sins."

Oct. 16-Went to the river-side, with four or five books: saw a Brahmin worshipping a Peepul-tree. I said, Alas! how strange it is, that you, a rational being, should worship the trunk of a tree!" The Brahmin said, A portion of the Deity is in me, as well as in this tree." I then asked, " Is a portion of the Deity in you?" He said, "Yes; and it is every thing." I asked if it were the same in him and the tree.

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He replied, No in man is rationality, but these are inanimate bodies." I asked, "What do you call rationality? and what is an inanimate body?" He said, "In man there is a discrimination of good and evil; but with inanimate bodies it is not so." I said, "From this it appears that you must be an irrational being, when you worship an inanimate body; for no rational being would do such a thing. If you were a rational being, you would not worship a tree.' A great crowd collected round us. I gave away some books.

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Oct. 27-Went to the Bazar: read the Sketch of Hindooism: two Pundits listened very attentively; and, at the conclusion, one of them said, In another birth we shall take these things into consideration." I replied, This is your error: there is no other birth besides this: there is one birth, and one death. When the soul is out of the body, it enters either into heaven or hell." The Pundit said, "It is written in the Vedh, that there are 84 births." I asked, "In the beginning, how many souls did God create ?" He said, Three." I replied, According to what you have stated, there ought to be no more than three souls now; but how is it that there are so many souls now in the world?" The Pundit was put to a nonplus at [RECORD, Oct. 1830.]

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this. The people, that had collected, desired him to give me an answer.Gave away 12 Tracts.

Sixty Boys have attended regularly in the Hinduwee School; 32 are reading the Gospels; and the whole are learning the Tract in Poetry.

The Soldiers' Wives are reading the Pentateuch, the Psalms of David, the New Testament, and the Catechism.

Through the grace of God, things are in an encouraging state at Buxar and its environs; so that a great many persons have been coming to me, and have expressed their wishes of learning Persian; and are anxious to know when a Persian School is to be established. If the Committee would approve of it, a School-Room might be raised on the Chapel ground.

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quired, What profession are you?" A." We are all Christians."-Q." What could induce you to become Christians? Was it food and raiment?" A." All who labour obtain these things; but we have embraced Christianity in order to obtain salvation: for the Hindoos are gross idolaters; and we have in vain searched for the way of salvation among Mahomedans." Q. How do you make out that salvation is not to be found among Mussulmans ?" A."We doubt of the divine mission of Mahomed."— Q.

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Nov. 5-In walking into the Bazaar, saw a Pundit buying radishes, and questioned him on his saying he would eat them. I said, "How can you, being the Brimh, eat Brimh ?" He replied, Kurrum Messeeh, in every respect you prove the falsity of our Vedas." A. Exercise your reason: if the Vedas prove to be from God, adhere to them: if not, reject them."-Q. Do you say how we may obtain salvation ?" A." Jesus Christ, whose Gospel I publish, is 2 G

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Nov. 13, 1829-To-day, met a Molwee, a stranger, in the Bazaar, and asked him how he expected to be saved. M. "By fastings, prayers, and almsdeeds, our sins shall be forgiven." A. "If you are to be saved by works, it is not of grace, but of debt."-M." God is merciful, and He will do whatever He pleases.' A." By your shewing, God is merciful, but not just."

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manism, or Protestantism. true Religion of Christ has existed from the beginning; but I see your system is full of deceit."-She replied, "That that system of Religion, which was from the beginning, how do you prove it false?" A. "Ever since it has been on the earth, it has been said that this chest contains gold mohurs, but no person has opened it after a thousand generations, I was born: being in need, I opened the box; and what did I find, but a pice! Now what do you say? Must I credit or discredit all who went before me, and said that it contained gold mohurs ?" She held her peace, and walked away.

Tinnebelly.

DOHNAVOOR.

Extracts from the Journal of the Rev. J. C. T. Winckler, illustrative of the State of the Congregations and Schools.

July 7-10, 1829-A sad case was brought to my knowledge. Two Heathen Parriars, with one of our Baptized Christians in Nerinjiviley, went to the mountains close by, to fetch honey from the clifts of the rock. They stayed there, as is often the case, over night, making large fires to keep off the wild animals. The two Heathens sacrificed there to the Devil; and our Christian was reported to me by the other people in Mawadi, not only to have given them the kid for sacrifice, but also to have partaken in their evil works. It so happened, that, in the same night, one of the Heathens fell down a precipice, and was found dead on the spot, dreadfully mangled.

As soon as I heard of this, I sent Daniel to investigate the matter, and to shew the man the greatness of his guilt, and call him to repentance. Daniel went, and reported to me, that the man had been the day before like a madman, but was now again in his senses; that he denied having partaken in the wicked act of sacrificing with the Heathens, but confessed that he had procured a kid for them to do so. Daniel spoke seriously with him, without perceiving signs of a penitent spirit; and, subsequently, I had a conversation with the man, but perceived no signs of sorrow. This occurrence made a deep wound in my heart; and convinced me, that these people

want a close oversight, and that it is highly necessary that a Catechist be sent to Mawadi to take particular care of them.

July 11-This afternoon, I set out on a journey to the south of Dohnavoor; and arrived, in the evening, at Tulookkarpady, time enough for Prayer Meeting in the evening. These people, who have joined our Congregation only a-year-anda-half since, seemed very diligent in learning. At the Examination, I found that several of them had committed our Catechism to memory, from the beginning to the end; and their knowledge of the Truth was by no means slight. Their Catechist, Miguel, formerly a Roman Catholic, and some time ago instructed at Palamcottah for the work of a Catechist, seems to be a diligent, sincere, and steady young man. I had much joy among these people.

July 12: Sunday-I had Divine Service with the people in Tulookkarpady : several of them are very desirous of Baptism; but, as the Catechist was only a short time among them, and could not give a distinct account of each, I advised them to wait some time longer.

July 13-This morning, early, I set out from Aneikoollam towards Kavelkinnarroo, where I arrived about midday: Here I had to allay troubles between the Headman of our people and the Catechist: the Headman is a troublesome character, and took umbrage at very insignificant things; and being once set against the Catechist, prevented the other people, for some time, from coming to

Service. I shewed him the evil tendency of his conduct; and also admonished the Catechist to a conciliatory temper. My object, however, was not so soon obtained: I therefore deferred the case till after Evening Prayer. Before that, I had some conversation with a Heathen who had a School in a neighbouring village, containing 30 Children: he was desirous of being employed by our Mission in the School, and was willing to subject himself entirely to our Regulations. I examined the most advanced of his Children, some of whom could read our Printed Tracts; and I was glad to find, that the Schoolmaster, being, according to the Catechist's report, well disposed towards Christianity, had made the Children learn Dr. Watts's Small Catechism, translated into Tamul, even before he could have any hopes of being employed by us. The state of our Congregation in Kavelkinnarroo has long been precarious, and the distance from Palamcottah too great for them to be often visited. Many of them have backslidden; and the women are averse to attending Christian Instruction. All these things considered, I hesitated not to receive the School under our superintendence; and, accordingly, intimated to the Schoolmaster, that he should come with me to Dohnavoor, when I would give him some instruction in our principles and mode of conducting Schools, as well as provide him with Books.

At the Evening-Prayer Meeting, where only two women of the Congregation attended, besides about ten men, I pointed out to them the power of the saving grace of Christ, from Luke iv. 18, 19. After Evening Prayer, I again came to the subject between the Headman and the Catechist; and, after a very protracted discussion till after midnight, and many appeals to his conscience, I at length had the joy to see the man yield, and become reconciled to the Catechist. A Roman Catholic of a neighbouring place was present at the Prayer Meeting, who, as the Catechist told me, had some months ago been convinced, by our Tracts, of the error of his way, and had joined our people; though, on this very account, he was much persecuted by his former associates in religion and the Maravers. I supplied him with Gospels and Tracts. There is also a Youth at Kavelkinnarroo, of the age of 15 or 16, who is indeed the flower of the Congregation: he appears truly devoted and pious: his whole conduct

is a recommendation of Christianity, and he is an effectual aid to the Catechist. As he is desirous of being more particu larly instructed in the Word of God, and of being employed as a Teacher, I intend to take him, as soon as I can provide for his instruction. Here we see, again, that though, before our eyes, there seems in several Congregations to be much rub-, bish, yet there are, to our encouragement, here and there precious and living stones, fit to be joined to the Temple of God.

July 14, 1829—This morning, early, I set out from Kavelkinnarroo, to return to Dohnavoor, by way of Kalantapanoi Vallivor. Here I found the Congregation in a deplorable state of ignorance, and full of worldly schemes. I exhorted both the people and the Catechist; and, after prayer with them, left this place for Dohnavoor.

July 16-This evening, for the second time, the people of Dohnavoor stayed away from Evening Prayer. Daniel having informed me yesterday of some delinquencies in the conduct of the Headman here, Ramoosamy, I spoke yesterday to the Congregation about it. This has irritated the man, and on that account he has prevented the other people from coming to prayer.

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July 18 This morning, perceiving that some people had taken away ollas and poles from the School Pandy, whereby part of it was fallen down, and being told that the people of the Nadan had done it, I went in search of him; not only about this, but especially on account of the disorder occasioned by him in the. Congregation. He, according to his habit, justified himself as one who had been the very first to come forward, and whom all the others followed. He is a source of trial, not only to me, but to the Catechist; who, having only been two days here, has seen enough of him to wish to be placed at another Station. Yet we must have patience and longsuffering; and I have not yet given up all hopes that the Lord will hear our prayers for this misguided man.

July 19 This morning I preached on 1 John i. 8, 9, 10. After Service, I spoke with the man of Mawadi, who was present, whose sad fall I mentioned: I have not yet the satisfaction to see him contrite.

July 28-At day-break I set off for Kareselloor, where we arrived about. midday. In the afternoon, the people

came together; and I exhorted them on the words, Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the Faith. In the evening, I examined them on what they had learnt: I was satisfied that they had generally improved since I saw them last. Of the Headman, Simon, I begin to entertain better hopes. I addressed them once more, on the history of the Centurion of Capernaum (Matt. viii. 5-13.), shewing them the blessed effects of true Faith.

July 29, 1829-This morning I proceeded to Odakarei. The School, formerly in Kovindabady, has been some months commenced here, under the same Master, Jovan; because Odakarei, lying between Kovindabady and Kareselloor, affords facilities for the attendance of the Children of all three places. I examined the School Children, and was rejoiced to see them improving. In the afternoon, I proceeded to Kovindabady. The Headman here, who is baptized, and was formerly going on well, had very much declined since his first marriage with a Heathen Woman: I heard several evil things of him; on which I earnestly remonstrated with him, and exhorted him to repentance.

Aug. 2: Sunday-This morning, the child of a Heathen died. I heard great lamentation; and afterwards saw the mother, and some hired mourning women, run like mad people through the streets, plucking off their hair, beating their breasts, and setting up a hideous cry. This gave me occasion to speak to our people, at Divine Service, on Rev. xiv. 13: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; in explanation of which I read to them the newly-printed Tract, "True Blessedness," containing the Obituaries of our pious Stephen, Abraham, Nyana piragasam, and several others. The Tract itself being the best explana tion of the text, I only addressed a few applicatory words to them. A Maraver having newly joined the Congregation, was much persecuted by the other Maravers. In the afternoon, having another Prayer Meeting with them, I left them for Palamcottah.

Aug. 15-The Catechist and Assistant Devapiryam, and Daniel, complained to me against the Nadan Ramoosamy, that, during my absence, he had treated them very contemptuously on account of their youth, and threatened to cause them to be dismissed; they were therefore much dejected and disheartened. I comforted them, and said they had nothing to fear

as long as they walked uprightly; and for the rest, they should endeavour to make themselves respected by the people, by their seriousness and steadiness.

Aug. 29-The Catechists and Schoolmasters from the different Stations in my sphere of labour assembled to-day, for the first time, at Dohnavoor: there were present eight Catechists and four Schoolmasters. In the evening, I heard their accounts of their Stations, in the presence of the people. There had not been an increase in the last month at any Stations, but rather troubles. In the Prayer Meeting, I spoke on Isaiah xlii.

Aug. 30: Sunday Preached on Isaiah xlii. 16-18.

Sept. 20-This morning, before Service, four Soodras came and stood at the door of my study: on inquiring what they wanted, they said they wished to have the Tract on Repentance. I conversed some time with them, and found that they were sincerely desirous to know the Truth. They had come hither from their native place, which is about fifteen miles eastward. I gave each of them an assortment of Tracts, with exhortations; and told them that they might attend Divine Service, which would immediately begin. They did so, and continued half an hour. I preached on 2 Tim. ii. 19.; and explained in the evening 1 Cor. x.

Sept. 21 This morning, Daniel returned with Dewapiryam, who is very infirm, from Aneikoolam; and with them several people, both from that place and Tulookkarpady, who requested Baptism. I examined them; and with nine of them was well pleased, and promised to baptize them the next morning.

Sept. 22-After having explained to the people before mentioned the nature &c. of Baptism, I received them into the Church this morning. The baptized persons were, two men of Tulookkarpady, and five men and two women of Aneikoollam. Some others, who had applied for Baptism, I found reason to advise to wait some time longer.

Sept. 29-I proceeded to Tiroogoorangkoody; where I spoke first with a woman, who, with her husband, had before joined our people, but on account of his sickness, which was not removed by their learning the Vedam, they had backslidden. I exhorted her, and she acknowledged that all was true; but I fear that her love of sin shuts her heart, at present, against the light. I had Evening Prayer with two other families of this

place. With the exception of one woman, none have improved in knowledge: what they at one time learn, is forgotten in a few days. They, however, display a willing heart, and we may yet see better things of them. There is much need of prayer for the powerful operation of the Spirit, even on those who have outwardly forsaken Idolatry. May the Lord, in mercy, soon visit His plantations! Travancore.

Cottayam.

In the Missionary Register for 1829, (pp. 326, 327,) the Monthly Paper for November of the same year (pp. 178-181), and at pp. 165, 166, 212-214, of the present Volume, are various Notices of the Society's Mission in Travancore. We now proceed to make some extracts from the Rev. J. W. Doran's Report on the Syrian College, dated Sept. 30, 1829.

Introductory Remarks.

In looking over the subjoined view of the present state of the College, the Committee will be able to see that we continue to go forward in the important business of mental improvement. For this I desire to raise my heart to the Giver of all good, in prayer and praise.

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I am sure the Committee will have the same feelings. In the last year, I have aimed more at giving sober habits of investigating truth than the acquisition of the knowledge of other men. Experience, the best of all instructors, tells me, every hour, that the manner and quality of truth unravelled, and the quantum remembered, is the great thing to be sought by him who teaches young idea how to shoot." Every day these little ones are throwing their minds more and more into my own habits. Observations on some of the Youths in the College, abridged from Mr.Doran's Report. A. B. has been ordained about four months; since which time he has made himself useful in correcting translations, and teaching the lower classes. He indicates a favourable temper and disposition of mind. On the Sunday, one of the classes repeats to him the translation of a large portion of the Scripture made during the week, on which he grounds a lecture in this way he teaches, and is himself taught. He is about to commence public preaching, in a Church

four miles distant from the College. With a view to this, he has been exercised in composing Sermons. May God the Spirit give power to his mind to conceive, and their hearts to receive, the truth as it is in Jesus!

C. D.. acts as Grammar-Master; and has two Classes under his care, to whom he expounds portions of Scripture. On one occasion, after I had preached in a Syrian Church, C. D. followed up the subject, by my direction, with much occasion he was engaged two hours satisfaction to the people. On another in hearing and answering questions on the great concerns of Salvation. This is calculated to produce the best effects: it excites inquiry among the people, and is especially beneficial to the Youth.

E. F.; his deportment is respectable, and his English Exercises are pious.

G. H. has been engaged for some months in translating an Epitome of Church History into Malayalim; a work likely to be acceptable and useful. New Boys admitted, and Feelings of Parents.

that our numbers have increased consiIt will be seen by the Committee, derably in the last year; and it will be signed for the Ministry pleasing, I say, pleasing to know, that all these are deScriptural Knowledge ere those habits that they are placed under the power of and practices are formed which degrade the man, but infinitely more so the Priest of God's Sacred Altar. I am, moreover, happy to be enabled to state, that the most respectable Syrians in the Country, appreciating, as I suppose, the value of our instructions, are now voluntarily bringing their children, and soliciting tion with the growing state of our College their reception. Viewing this in connecFunds, I cannot but entertain the most pleasing anticipations. It is said, even in the matter of Syriac, that the Priests were never so taught as they are now in the College. Knowing this language well, the Malpan is ever treated with veneration by the people: I have therefore been the more anxious that those intended for Catanars should be well acquainted with it; because, whilst it places them on a level with the other Malpans, it will also predispose the people for viewing the superiority of their mind and doctrine in other respects. From the same principle, though in reference to a different people, I am careful that Sanscrit Literature should be specially attended to. In this splendid language some of the Boys are