the long harvest, when the posterity of these converts for ages to come are gathered in?-Add to this the reflected influence of these operations on the churches at home. What are the features of this age? Look at the Bible, Education, and Tract, Societies, which are blessing the world; look at the Sabbath schools, and the numberless benevolent institutions of every class, rapidly renovating our fallen race. The least attention to the history of this period will convince us, that the spirit of foreign missions led the way to that whole system of Christian action, which is now working wonders before our eyes, and bringing forth events, which, while they dazzle by their novelty, and confound by their rapidity, strike us with admiration, and fill us with rapture, by their heavenly and prophetic aspect." pp. 431, 432.

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Report of the case of the Trustees of Dartmouth College, against William H. Woodward, argued and determined in the Superior Court of Judicature of the state of New Hampshire, Nov. 1817; and on Error in the Supreme Court of the United States, Feb. 1819. By Timothy Farrar, Counsellor at Law. Portsmouth: John W. Foster; and Boston: West, Richardson and Lord pp 400.

The Design, Rights, and Duties of local Churches. A Sermon delivered at the installation of the Rev. Elias Cornelius as associate pastor of the Tabernacle church in Salem, July 21, 1819. By Lyman Beecher, D. D. Pastor of the first Church of Christ in Litchfield, Con. Andover: Flagg and Gould. 1819. pp. 54.

Professor Stuart's Letters to the Rev. William E. Channing. 2d. Edition. Andover: Flagg and Gould. pp. 180.

A Letter to Professor Stuart, in answer to his Letters to the Rev. William E. Channing, and in vindication of a large and respectable body of the New England and other clergy, from the unfounded aspersions cast on them in said letters. Boston: Sylvester T. Goss. pp. 22. Memoirs of the life and Campaigns of the Hon. Nathaniel W. Green, Major General in the Army of the United States and Commander of the Southern department, in the war of the Revolution. By Charles Caldwell, M. D. Professor of Natural History in the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Robert Desylver and Thomas Desylver. 1819. pp. 452. The Psalms of David, imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship. By Isaac Watts, D. D. Carefully revised with Directions for Musical Expression. Boston: Samvel T. Armstrong. 1819. 18mo, pp. 468.

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The Minister's hope; and its influence on his preaching and character. A Sermon delivered in Lyme, Con. at the ordination of brother George W. Appleton, to the pastoral care of the first Baptist Church and Society in that place. By William Collier, A. M. Pastor of the Baptist Church in Charlestown, Mass. Boston; Hews and Goss, 1819. pp. 24.

An Essay on English Poetry. By Thomas Campbell. Boston: Wells and Lilly, 1819. pp. 251. Tales of my Landlord: Third series. Collected and abridged by Jedidiah Cleishbotham, Schoolmaster and parish clerk of Gandercleuth. In four Volumes. Vols. iii and iv. Philadel phia: Thomas M. Thomas, and I. Haly and C. Thomas, N. York. 1819. pp. Vol. 3. 160; of Vol 4. 159.

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Human Life, a Poem. By Samuel Rogers. Philadelphia: Moses Thomas. 1819. pp. 62 The Battle of Niagara: Second Edition enlarged, hother poems. By John Neal. Baltimore: N. G. Maxwell. 1819. pp. 272.

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THE

MISSIONARY HERALD.

No. 9.

SEPTEMBER, 1819.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

SURVEY OF PROTESTANT MISSIONARY STATIONS.
(Continued from p. 368.)

INDIA ON THIS SIDE THE GANGES.

Christian Knowledge Society.

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THE Bishop of Calcutta, in the course of his Lordship's first visitation, investigated, in behalf of the society, the state of its several missions.

The Rev. John George Philip Sperchneider, a Lutheran clergyman has sailed for India. His arrival will be very seasonable, as the missions have suffered greatly by death. Two other Lutheran clergymen, the Rev. L. P. Hanbroe, and the Rev. David Rosen are about to proceed to India. A charge was delivered to the two latter missionaries, by the Rev. Dr. Wordsworth, on Friday Jan. 29th at the house of the Society.

[1727.] Vepery, near Madras. Missionary: Rev. Dr. Rottler, pro tempore. The Society have sustained a severe loss in the death of their missionary, Charles William Paezold, who long labored here. His place is not yet supplied, but Dr. Rottler of Madras has taken charge of this mission, for the present. [1766.] Trichinopoly, a town in the southern Carnatic. Missionary: John Caspar Kolhoff, pro tempore.

The venerable Christian Pohle is also dead. Mr. Kolhoff writes,-"the loss suffered by the departure of that faithful servant of Christ, (Mr. Pohle,) is irreparable, and I am unable to express the feelings of my afflicted mind on account of the same. In addition to Tanjore, this mission has now devolved to my care. How shall I, poor creature that I am, bear the burden, if the Lord do not help and support me."

[1766.] Tanjore, a city in the southern Carnatic. Missionary: John Caspar Kolhoff. Adeykalam, Nanapuragason, and Abraham, country priests.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

[1816] Calcutta. Superintendant of schools near Calcutta, Mr. Sandys. At Garden Reach, four miles below Calcutta, the society has a mission establishment, to be occupied as soon as the laborers can be supplied. At Kidderpore, a village near Garden Reach, several schools have been opened, two native schools here contain 65 boys.

Burdwan, a large town about 40 miles N. W. of Calcutta,-in a very populous district, where the people are thirsting after knowledge. The Society has been greatly indebted to Lieut. Stewart for his judicious and zealous exertions here. Two schools were established here in the beginning of 1817. The progress is highly gratifying. Ten schools are already built, in which about 1000 children are taught, in Bengalee.

[1815.] Chunar, a town a few miles S. E. of Benares. Missionaries: William Greenwood, William Bowley.

Mr. Bowley disperses many copies of the Scripture, the liturgy, and tracts, and diligently attends the various schools under his superintendence. About 40 English usually attend English worship, and 70 or 80 natives attend the Hindos

tanee.

[1817] Benares. John Adlington, School-master.

A school has been opened, which is supported in part, by the monthly subscriptions and benefactions of the European residents at the station. At this station

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are placed 12 Christian Hindostanee boys, who are going through a course of regular instruction, under the care of Mr. Corrie.

[1813.] Lucknow, a large city west of Agra, population 500,000. Mr. Hare superintendant of schools. This gentleman, who had resided in India 40 years, had opened a school at his own charge, when he was recommended by Mr. Corrie to the Corresponding Committee. Children of all descriptions-Protestant, Armenian, Roman-Catholic, Mussulmaun, and Chinese, appear on the list of scholars.

[1818.] Bareilly, a large and populous city of the province of Delhi-805 miles N. W. of Calcutta, by the way of Birbhoom; but 910 by way of Moorshedabad.

Fuez Messech, native reader, who is very usefully employed, both as a Christian reader and a catechist.

Agra, a large city 800 miles N. W. of Calcutta. Abdool Messech, native reader. John Lyons, superintendant-Daniel, school master.

There are about 45 scholars who read the New Testament in English and Hindoostanee. From 40 to 45 usually attend public worship. They are poor; but chiefly maintain themselves, the men by weaving, and the women by spinning. [1815.] Meerut and Delhi. Meerut is a town about 32 miles N. É. of Delhi, which is a large city 976 miles N. W. of Calcutta.

Missionaries, Anund Messech, and Jysingh, natives.

[1815.] Madras, the second of three British Presidencies in India, on the E. Coast of the peninsula. Missionaries, C. T. E. Rhenius, B. Schmid, G. T, Barenbruck, Royappen, native Catechist.

The Rev. Messrs. Fenn and Baker who lately arrived here, proceeded to Trav ancore. Mr. Rhenius is proceeding in his revision of the Tamul Bible. During the month of May 1818, 456 children attended the schools. There are in all 13 schools, three in Madras and ten in the country. They serve as so many stations for preaching the Gospel.

[1816.] Tranquebar, A Danish settlement on the E. coast of the Peninsula, John Christian Schnarre, Missionary-inspector of schools. John Dewasagayan, superintendant of schools. David, catechist.

At the end of 1817 the number of scholars had increased to 958. They were thus distributed. English and Tamul schools 5 stations, supplied by eight teachers. Tamul schools, 10 stations, supplied by 15 teachers. Country schools, 8 stations, under 8 teachers. Another school has since been added containing 120 scholars.

[1817] Palamcotta; a town in the S. W. part of the peninsula, about 400 miles from Madras. Robert Graham, English school master; Gahagan, Malabar school master.

The present chaplain, the Rev. James Hough, has successfully exerted himself in supplying this place with instruction, and has been cordially supported therein by his congregation. In one school for English there are 54 scholars, and in two for Malabar 135 scholars.

[1816] Allepie, a large town on the Malabar coast-40 miles from Cochin, 60 N. of Quilon, and 120 N. of Cape Comorin,--13,000 inhabitants, who consist of Moormen, Parsees, Gentoos, and Roman Catholics. The latter are numerous. Missionary: Thomas Norton. The Syrian clergy have begun to abandon the celibacy which they adopted from the Roman Catholics. The Resident, Col. Munro, exhibits the most enlightened and active zeal in behalf of Christianity throughout Travancore, and among the Syrians.

A school had been erected, and the mission premises put in complete repair, when a fire destroyed both school and dwelling house. But by the kindness of the Rannee (queen) of Travancore, and other friends, they have been re-built. In March 1818, there were 43 scholars in an English charity school, and nine destitute children in the free school.

[1817] Cotym, a village of 300 inhabitants, on the Malabar coast, about 18 miles from Allepie, and near the new Syrian College. Missionaries: Benjamin Bailey, Joseph Fenn.

Mr. Bailey reached Cochin overland from Madras, on the 16th of May 1816, and was fixed, in the beginning of 1817, at the Syrian college, by Col. Munro the Resident of Travancore, in order to superintend its affairs. Mr Fenn would probably engage in the assistance of the Syrian Christians, in whose restoration and future usefulness among the surrounding natives he feels very warmly interested.

The College is a large and handsome structure. It is situated in a pleasant open spot on the bank of a fine river. It is designed for 40 students preparing for the priesthood; 30 had already assembled. Some of the most promising learn English. Through the liberality of her Highness, the Rannee of Travan core, the college has been endowed by benefactions, presented at the instance of the Resident, amounting to 21,000 rupees. The foundation stone of the college chapel was laid Dec. 1, 1817. A Library and Printing press will be furnished by the society. The place is surrounded by Christian churches and heathen pagodas.

[1817] Cochin; a town on the Malabar coast, about 100 miles N. W. of Cape Comorin-a place of considerable commerce. Missionary: Henry Baker.

The state of this place, with respect to religious instruction, had long been deplorable. A noble church was in ruin, and most of the people were becoming Roman Catholics, for want of Protestant ministers. The church has been repaired by the contributions of the people.

[1817.] Tellichery; a town on the Malabar coast N. W. of Cochin. Baptiste, native school master. Baptiste has made great proficiency in the knowledge of the Scriptures. Many young men have learned English of him.

[1817] Cannanore; a town on the Malabar coast,a few miles N. of Tellichery. Jacob Joseph, native.

Jacob Joseph was born of Christian parents. Coming to Cannanore to see his brother, he found a few persons who wished for Christian instruction, and that their children should be educated. He engaged therefore in these labors. Mr. Spring, the chaplain at Tellichery, under whose eye he is acting, speaks highly of him.

Vellore; a town 38 miles W. by S. of Madras.

The Rev. E. M. J. Jackson, chaplain of this station, while waiting for native assistants from the Corresponding Committee, has opened a school for European and country-born children.

Chittoor; a town 80 miles E. of Madras.

The Rev. Henry Harper, chaplain of this station, was also anxiously waiting till native teachers could be supplied; but, in the mean time, had employed two natives as readers of the Tamul and Teloogoo Scriptures, in the Bazar, (market,) with much effect on the people.

Ma sulipatam; a sea-port town on the East coast of the peninsula 292 miles N. of Madras-the only port on this coast, from Cape Comorin, on which the sea does not beat with a strong surf; it is capable of receiving vessels of 300 tons. The Rev. Mr. Roy, chaplain on the station, has under his direction two schools for European children, and a third common to children of all denominations.

[1817.] Vadadelli; between 20 and 30 miles N. of Madras. Missionary Sandappen, native.

Mr. Rhenius, says of him, "he manifests a sound understanding, a thorough acquaintance with the Hindoo writings and the lively Oracles of God, with great skill in managing the Hindoos, and boldness to face troubles and confess the Gospel. Sandappen labors with much intelligence and zeal among his countrymen, in establishing schools, distributing books" &c.

[1818.] Pulicut; a Dutch settlement, about 20 miles N. of Madras. Missionary: Deocar Schmid.

There is a wide door opening for exertion in this place, both among the natives, and the poorer Europeans. The services of Mr. Deocar Schmid have been thankfully accepted by the Dutch government. He and Mrs. Schmid were about to proceed to this station.

DANISH MISSION COLLEGE.

[1705.] Tranquebar. Missionaries: Augustus Caemmerer, Savarayen, country priest.

Schreivogel.

This first Protestant mission in the world, had been reduced to great difficulties. The King of Denmark has paid the debt of 4000 Star Pagodas, in which the mission was involved during the war in Europe. His Lordship, the Bishop of Calcutta, has been very kind to this mission the last two years; having remitted quarterly about 100 star pagodas to its aid.

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

[1816] Calcutta. Missionaries: Townley, Keith, Hampson, Trawin. The missionaries had so far acquired the Bengalee, as to be able to preach in that language. A chapel was about to be erected. The missionaries distribute many books, and are active in establishing schools, of which three are already opened in Calcutta. A Bengal Auxiliary Society had been formed, which had raised 2000 Sicca Rupees.

[1813.] Chinsurah, a Dutch settlement, 22 miles N. of Calcutta. Missionaries: J. D. Pearson, John Harle.

This mission has sustained a most serious loss in the death of Mr. May, who with peculiar success had formed 36 schools, containing about 3000 children, had the prospect of establishing 24 more to contain 2500. These schools are becoming increasingly popular, as 20 petitions from various villages had been refused from inability to comply with them. In September, 1817, the number of scholars on the books was 2900, and the general attendance 2465. "The learned and the ignorant" says Mr. Harle, "now enjoy the great blessings of education.”

[1805.] Vizagapatam; a town on the sea coast of the northern Circars, 483 miles from Madras, and 507 from Calcutta. Missionaries: John Gordon, Edward Pritchett, James Dawson.

Mr. Pritchett has finished his translation of the New Testament into the Telinga, or Teloogoo. It is adopted by the Calcutta Bible Society, and highly spoken of in its seventh report.

[1810.] Bellary; a town in the Mysore. Missionaries: John Hands, William Reeve, Joseph Taylor. There are seven native schools at this station, containing about 300 children. The Scriptures are taught in them all. It is intended to establish more. The translation of the Bible into Canaara is proceeding, and is expected to be completed in two or three years.

[1805.] Madras. Missionaries: W. C. Loveless, Robert Fleming, Cornelius Traveller. Great concern is excited by the preaching of the Gospel. At the beginning of 1818 there were seven native free schools, containing about 500 children. Some of the boys can repeat the whole of St. Matthew. Twelve promising young men are training by study of the Scriptures, to become, if God grant them desire and opportunity, teachers of their countrymen.

[1805.] South Travancore. Missionaries: Richard Knill, Charles Mead. Mr. Ringletaube, labored first at Palamcotta in the Tinevelley country, and afterwards at Magilady in South Travancore, till 1816. Mr. Mead settled at the close of 1817. Col. Munro expresses the highest hopes of the success of this mission, numbers presenting themselves for instruction. The Resident wishes, however, that the head quarters of this Mission should be removed from Magilady to Nagracoil, which is the centre of the large population. He has kindly procured the donation of a house for Mr. Mead, at Nagracoil, and has generously endowed the mission in South Travancore with 5000 Rupees, procured as a present from the Rajah of Cochin. Another missionary, the Rev. C. Mault, sailed from Liverpool for this place.

[1815.] Surat; Missionaries: James Skinner, William Fyvie.

Mr. Donaldson, who arrived at Bombay in September 1817, and soon after joined the Mission, died in peace, March 21, 1818, at Bombay. Young, and cut off in the very entrance of his labors, he received the intimation of his approaching death with entire submission.

The New Testament in Guzerattee was nearly ready for the press at the middle of the last year. The Pentateuch was in preparation, and a printer had been obtained. In addition, to the two schools for boys, mentioned in the list for last year, Mrs. Fyvie has opened one for English and half caste girls.

The station at Ganjam, a town on the Orissa coast, has for the present been relinquished, in consequence of the ill health of Mr. Lee, which obliged him to return to England. Royapettah, near Madras, mentioned in the last list, appears also to have been relinquished.

WESLEYAN MISSIONS.

Madras. Missionary: James Lynch. Mr. Lynch has purchased premises for a mission house and place of worship in the neighborhood of Madras, between