but expressed, with deep interest, their entire conviction of the truth of what was said. They confessed and denied not, saying, all this is true and right, I felt pleased to hear such a confession from these lordly Brahmins, especially as it was made in the presence of a great number of persons. It evidently shews that the truth is silently operating upon their minds, Most of the people of this village were at first very much alarmed at my mentioning the name of Christ; and the school was, for some months after its commencement, in constant danger of being broke up; but now they listen to the catechism with much apparent interest, and frequently hear it expounded without offering the slightest objection.

To-day they are performing the funeral rites of the late Tarachand, a rich baboo who resided nearly opposite our house. We now hear the noisy clamour of the numerous faqueers who are come from various parts to share the funeral gifts, the bestowment of which is supposed to usher the soul of the deceased Brahmin into the regions of glory. About three weeks since, he died, and one of his numerous wives immolated herself on the funeral pile; and now, it is supposed, they together are enjoying the bliss of paradise above. Vain hope! Alas, what darkness covers the minds of this people! The ceremony commenced in the morning, by the distribution of a number of costly articles to the Brahmins. After which a bull was led into the yard, on the hinder part of which they, with a red hot marking iron, burnt the figure of a circle and a trident, and then sent the animal away. By this meritorious act the besotted people imagined, that the soul of the deceased baboo will enjoy as many thousand years felicity in heaven as there were hairs of the bull consumed in making those marks.

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This evening Ramhurree returned with good tidings from Bammakalchoke. brought with him Ramghee's eldest son, with his father's request that I would give him instruction. The people heard Ramburree again with much attention, though the report is now spread through the village, that Ramghee and his companions are become Christians, and have lost their caste. One very old man, who had never heard the word before, seemed unusually impressed, and staid with Ramhurree from about two P. M. till nearly eleven at night. The poor old man, whilst listening to the gospel, would frequently say, "I cannot go yet," meaning, that he thought what he was hearing was too important to be left. Eight of them knelt down at prayer. Another young man, aged about 20, has, by coming to the meeting, given umbrage to some of his relatives; but he says he is determined to persevere in seeking his salvation. Several of the villagers are very desirous of having a school.

Ramghee pointed out a piece of ground which he wishes to give for the purpose; he is likewise desirous of contributing towards the erection of the school-room, so far as his means will allow him. In the evening he brought out a large bundle of papers, written in the native character. On these books, he said, he formerly trusted for salvation; but now he held them in utter contempt, and wished to destroy them,

Sept. 1. A large and attentive congregation at Kidderpore. It was gratifying to see two Mussulmans in the crowd (of venerable appearance) approving, by various signs, of what was said. The native schoolmaster, speaking of Satan's expulsion from heaven, said, "If, on account of transgression, the children of the family were cast out, then it will be vain for strangers, (viz. such as dwell on earth) to seek an entrance therein, whilst involved in the same guilt."

2. This morning, Ramghee and his companions came to Kidderpore. It is highly keep holy the Sabbath day. Though the encouraging to see these Hindoos begin to morning was wet and unpleasant, they were not deterred from coming six miles to hear the word of life. After service, I held a long conversation with them. Their thirst for divine knowledge seems evidently to increase they see the folly and wickedness of idolatry, and long to make a public profession of faith in Christ.

And now, honoured fathers and brethren, I close, hoping that these tidings may be the source of as much joy to your hearts as they have been and are to ours. With the sincerest respect and attention, (Signed)

S. TRAWIN.

DOMESTIC MISS. INTELLIGENCE.

MISSIONARY ORDINATION AT TREVOR
CHAPEL.

ON Wednesday evening, April the 19th, the Rev. John Smith, A.M., of the University of Glasgow; and the Rev. James Tomlin, A.B., of the University of Cambridge, were solemnly ordained to their work among the Heathen, at Trevor Chapel, Brompton. The animating service was opened, very unexpectedly, with prayer, by the much valued Agent of the Society, the Rev. Dr. Philip, just arrived from the Cape of Good Hope; the introductory address, explanatory of the nature of the Meeting, was delivered by the Rev. John Morison, Minister of Trevor Chapel; the ordinary questions, which were replied to with unusual interest, and which produced a deep effect on the auditory, were proposed by the Rev. John Arundel, the Home Secretary of the Society; the charge, which was most

judicious and appropriate, was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Morrison, who has just quitted his native shores for China; the auditory was addressed, with unusual animation, by the Rev. Henry Townley; the Rev. Mr. Hutchings, of Paradise Chapel, concluded in prayer; and the Rev. Messrs. Dunn, Shephard, Hackett, and Wilson, gave out hymns adapted to the occasion.

The Chapel was most intensely crowded; and several retired without being able to obtain admission. Although the worship was not concluded till half-past ten o'clock, the most profound attention obtained to the very last. We cannot but pray that this most refreshing season may leave behind it, in Brompton and its vicinity, a savour never to be forgotten. The expected departure of Dr. Morrison threw a sombre and profitable feeling over the whole aspect of the Meeting.

NOTICES.

CITY OF YORK.

The anniversary of the York Auxiliary Missionary Society will be held at York, on

Monday, the 12th inst.

The Rev. Dr. Collyer has engaged to attend und preach on behalf of the Society on the preceding Sabbath.

HULL AND EAST RIDING,

The Anniversary of the Hull and East Riding of the Yorkshire Auxiliary Missionary Society will be held at Hull, on Wednesday, the 14th inst. and following days. Rev. Dr. Wardlaw, Rev. Dr. Collyer, and Rev. William Ellis, have engaged to attend.

N. B. The ordination of Mr. James Robertson, late Student at Gosport, appointed a Missionary to Benares, will take place on the Wednesday evening.

KENT.

On Wednesday, July 5th, the Anniversary of the Kent Auxiliary Missionary Society will be held at Deal. The Rev. Henry Townley has engaged to preach in the morning. The public Meeting for business, will be held in the evening.

IN nothing are the combined wisdom and mercy of God more conspicuous than in the creation of appropriate agencies for the accomplishment of his gracious designs. The truth of this observation was remarkably exemplified in the characters and labours of Mr. Venn, formerly vicar of Huddersfield, and of Mr. Grimshaw, curate of Haworth, near Keighley. The ministry of these eminent and excellent men was the means of arousing thousands from the torpor of spiritual slumber and death, and of commencing that revival of religion among the population of the central district of the West Riding of Yorkshire, which has been perpetuated and extended to the present day.

Among the multitudes who, by these venerated servants of Christ, were brought to the vital knowledge of the truth, was a young man of the name of Crossley, of Saltonstall, a hamlet in Warley, near Halifax. Having heard Mr. Grimshaw, who was accustomed to preach in every part of the surrounding country, and whose example, in this respect, cannot be too closely imitated by the ministers of the gospel in these eventful

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times, he was conducted to the cross of the Redeemer, and induced to devote himself to the promotion of his glory. Dissatisfied with the doctrinal sentiments of the Methodists, with whom, after his conversion, he had associated, and desirous of leading perishing multitudes around him to the Saviour, he hired a room in the village where he resided, and began to preach the glorious gospel of the blessed God. The number of his hearers rapidly increasing, it was determined to erect a suitable place of worship, and after many discouragements arising from the poverty of the people and other circumstances, a commodious chapel was opened in 1761, at Booth, a solitary and romantic, but central situation, surrounded with a numerous population, and about four miles from Halifax. The church which Mr. Crossley was the means of collecting, flourished under the successive superintendence of Mr. Toothill, Mr. Clough, Mr. Sowden, and Mr. Hinchcliffe, until the commencement of the present century, when the subject of this Memoir was conducted to this station, which he occupied for more than

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