Mediterranean Mission-The Rev. S. Gobat, in a Letter, dated Caïro, Nov. 22,1836, informs us that he safely reached Caïro, with Mrs. Gobat, on the 19th of that month, in rather improved health (Vol. VII. p. 303); and that he intends remaining there till the winter season has passed. We are sorry to learn, from the same Letter, that his child died on the day of his arrival at Caïro.

By a Letter from the Rev. C. H. Blümhardt (Vol. VII. p. 279), dated Jidda, Nov. 26, 1836, we learn that he safely arrived at that place, on the 21st; and intended leaving for Massowah on the 27th of that month.

North-India Mission-The Rev. R. V. Reynolds, with Mrs. Reynolds and four Children, left Calcutta, Sept. 14, 1836, on account of the ill health of himself and "StratheMrs. Reynolds, on board the den," Capt. Cheape; landed at Cowes on the 1st inst.; and arrived in London on the 3d.

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Australasia Mission-Mr. and Mrs. Ford, whose vessel, the City of Edinburgh," had been obliged to put in at Plymouth for repairs (see Vol. VII. p. 304), sailed from thence on the 14th ult.

Despatches have just been received from New Zealand, dated July 1836, from which it appears that considerable disturbance had taken place in the South, in consequence of the wars among the Tribes in that quarter. The Rev. H. Williams, in a Letter dated July 11, 1836, states

The state of the Mission to the Southward is under peculiar distress at this period, as there appears universal war among the Tribes where our Missionaries are; and it is not improbable but that all of them will be required to leave for a season, if a retreat can be accomplished. The "Columbine" has just sailed to their assistance. We hope to hear from them in a few days; and trust that the Great Head of the Church will not fail to be their protector, as He has ever been.