Calthorpe, the Hon. George Vernon, Mr. Butterworth, and other Gentlemen present, took a lively interest in the object of the Meeting.

was informed, in Italian, the only European language in which he can converse, that the Meeting were about to form a Committee to promote his views, so far as their means should be competent to that end; and that as they understood he wished to leave London as soon after Sunday as possible, they would lose no time in taking the necessary steps to assist in procuring him what he desired.

The Archbishop, through the medium of Mr. Owen, returned thanks to the Meeting. He said he came into this country unaided by any general Letters of Recommendation, and found himself not deserted; but, through the goodness of Divine Providence, treated with hospitality and attention, and promised the necessary means of diffusing the light of Scripture where darkness prevailed. He assured the Meeting that he should faithfully apply the means put into his hands, to the printing and distributing of the Holy Scrip tures and other books among his people. Though he could not individually thank his worthy benefactors, he yet begged them to be assured that he should ever pray for

them, that each of them should receive an hundred fold for his liberal aid to the stranger who addressed them.

This address was received with expressions of cordial regard by the Meeting. On concluding it, the Archbishop retired.

The countenance of the Archbishop is Greek. His eye is expressive, his forehead high, and the general expression of his features prepossessing and agreeable. When listening to the expression of interest which Mr. Owen represented the Meeting to take in the important object of his journey, his countenance was grave and dignified; but when acknowledging the favours conferred upon him, his features were enlivened by a pleasing and animated smile, and a vivacity of the eye, ..which bespoke more than words the sincerity of his gratitude. In figure he is rather short, and his manners very graceful. He was dressed in his oriental costume. His head was covered with a blue cloth cap or turban, and he wore a long and loose robe of the same cloth. He seemed to be about forty years of age, though his beard, which is long and bushy, may probably make him look older than he really is. His appearance and manners made a favourable impression on all the specta

tors.

Mr. Wilberforce, the Hon. Frederic

Arrangements were made for the Archbishop to receive, at Paris, under the direction of Baron de Sacy and Professor Kieffer, and at the expense of the Committee, such printing materials as might be requisite to complete an establishment adequate to his immediate objects. He has already in his possession a copy of the Syriac Text of the Polyglott translated into Arabic, and it is this Version which he purposes to print in Syriac Characters.

Professor Macbride, of Oxford, and Prosessor Lee, of Cambridge, were requested to maintain, on behalf of the Committee, future correspondence with the Archbishop.

The Committee have ventured, in giving this commission, to the utmost limit of the Fund at present raised. We cannot but ear

nestly recommend to our Readers the support of this design; and shall rejoice to see the Committee enabled, not only to maintain, but gradually to enlarge, their intercourse with the Mediterranean.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. DEPARTURE OF THE REV. MESSRS. JETTER AND DEERR FOR CALCUTTA,

THE Rev. John Andrew Jetter and the Rev. William James Deerr, after receiving instruction in the Seminary at Bâsle, were engaged in the service of the Society by the Rev, John Owen, on his visit to that place in October last; the Conductors of the Seminary having borne the strongest testimony to their characters and views. After admission to Holy Orders in the Lutheran Church, they proceeded to this country, where they arrived at the end of November. From that time they diligently applied themselves, in the House of the Society, to the further acquisition of English; and, by the favour of the Committee of the National Society, made themselves masters of the

National System at the Central School.

The Court of Directors of the East-India Company having granted Licences for Messrs. Jetter and Deerr to proceed to Calcutta, they were dismissed to that great field of labour, with suitable Instructions, at a Meeting of the Committee, held on the 12th of April; Sir Alexander Johnston, one of the Vice-Presidents, in the Chair. They left London on the 16th, and embarked the next morning, at

Gravesend, on board the "Thomas Grenville" East Indiaman, Capt. Wm. Manning. The Captain gave them the most kind reception; and rejoiced in the benefit which his ship's company would be likely to derive from their labours.

During the residence of these Missionaries in the Society's House, they endeared themselves to every one, by the simplicity of their manners, the devotedness of their minds, and their affectionate dispositions.

MEDITERRANEAN.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REV. W. JOWETT, DURING HIS VISIT TO SMYRNA, &c.

IN our Number for September, we gave a Report, read by Mr. Jowett to the Committee of the Malta Bible Society; on whose account he had undertaken a voyage to Smyrna, to some of the Greek Islands, and to Athens. The entire Journal of his proceedings during that visit is now in our possession. Were it in our power to insert the whole, with other despatches equally interesting, which have since reached us from Malta, we have no doubt but they would prove highly gratifying to our Readers. But the increasing press of matter obliges us to confine ourselves, for the present, to a few ex

tracts.

seen this Cavern, and was disposed to make as much of this circumstance as it would hear; still qualifying it with, "¿ They say;" as if conscious that there was one present who might think that too much is made of what

They say." After this, he made a transition to Church Services, more particularly to their midnight recitations of Psalms, which he commended as an ancient practice of the Church, grounded partly on the words of the Psalmist, Ye that by night stand in the courts of the Lord's House, keep not silence-partly on the example of Paul and Silas, who sang praises at midnight. These are Services in the performance of which, I understand, Gregorius himself is strict.

After this I attended a Lecture of Theophilus, on Mathematics. He had thirty hearers. About fifteen seemed attentive and intelligent, one of whom was an old man.

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Mr. Jowett is not the first who has made observations, such as the following, on the necessity of a revised translation of the New Testament into Modern Greek. are happy to state that the best arrangements have been since made for the execution of this work, and for the translation of the Old Testament.

After this, I had my usual long conversation with the Masters, respect

was informed, in Italian, the only European language in which he can converse, that the Meeting were about to form a Committee to promote his views, so far as their means should be competent to that end; and that as they understood he wished to leave London as soon after Sunday as possible, they would lose no time in taking the necessary steps to assist in procuring him what he desired.

The Archbishop, through the medium of Mr. Owen, returned thanks to the Meeting. He said he came into this country unaided by any general Letters of Recommendation, and found himself not deserted; but, through the goodness of Divine Providence, treated with hospitality and attention, and promised the necessary means of diffusing the light of Scripture where darkness prevailed. He assured the Meeting that he should faithfully apply the means put into his hands, to the printing and distributing of the Holy Scriptures and other books among his people. Though he could not individually thank his worthy benefactors, he yet begged them

to be assured that he should ever pray for

them, that each of them should receive an hundred fold for his liberal aid to the stranger who addressed them.

This address was received with expressions of cordial regard by the Meeting. On concluding it, the Archbishop retired.

The countenance of the Archbishop is Greek. His eye is expressive, his forehead high, and the general expression of his features prepossessing and agreeable. When listening to the expression of interést which Mr. Owen represented the Meeting to take in the important object of his journey, his countenance was grave and dignified; but when acknowledging the favours conferred upon him, his features were enlivened by a pleasing and animated smile, and a vivacity of the eye, which bespoke more than words the sincerity of his gratitude. In figure he is rather short, and his manners very graceful. He was dressed in his oriental costume.

His head was covered with a blue cloth cap or turban, and he wore a long and loose robe of the same cloth. He seemed

to be about forty years of age, though his beard, which is long and bushy, may pro

bably make him look older than he really is. His appearance and manners made a favourable impression on all the specta

tors.

Mr. Wilberforce, the Hon. Frederic

Calthorpe, the Hon. George Vernon, Mr. Butterworth, and other Gentlemen present, took a lively interest in the object of the Meeting.

Arrangements were made for the Archbishop to receive, at Paris, under the direction of Baron de Sacy and Professor Kieffer, and at the expense of the Committee, such printing materials as might be requisite to complete an establishment adequate to his immediate objects. He has already in his possession a copy of the Syriac Text of the Polyglott translated into Arabic, and it is this Version which he purposes to print in Syriac Characters.

Professor Macbride, of Oxford, and Prosessor Lee, of Cambridge, were requested to maintain, on behalf of the Committee, future correspondence with the Archbishop.

The Committee have ventured, in giving this commission, to the utmost limit of the Fund at present raised. We cannot but earnestly recommend to our Readers the support of this design; and shall rejoice to see the Committee enabled, not only to maintain, but gradually to enlarge, their intercourse with the Mediterranean.

THE Rev. John Andrew Jetter and the Rev. William James Deerr, after receiving instruction in the Seminary at Bâsle, were engaged in the service of the Society by the Rev, John Owen, on his visit to that place in October last; the Conductors of the Seminary having borne the strongest testimony to their characters and views. After admission to Holy Orders in the Lutheran Church, they proceeded to this country, where they arrived at the end of November. From that time they diligently applied themselves, in the House of the Society, to the further acquisition of English; and, by the favour of the Committee of the National Society, made themselves masters of the

National System at the Central School.

The Court of Directors of the East-India Company having granted Licences for Messrs. Jetter and Deerr to proceed to Calcutta, they were dismissed to that great field of labour, with suitable Instructions, at a Meeting of the Committee, held on the 12th of April; Sir Alexander Johnston, one of the Vice-Presidents, in the Chair. They left London on the 16th, and embarked the next morning, at

MEDITERRANEAN.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF THE REV. W.JOWETT, DURING HIS VISIT TO SMYRNA, &c.

IN our Number for September, we gave a Report, read by Mr. Jowett to the Committee of the Malta Bible Society; on, whose account he had undertaken a voyage to Smyrna, to some of the Greek Islands, and to Athens. The entire Journal of his proceedings during that visit is now in our possession. Were it in our power to insert the whole, with other despatches equally interesting, which have since reached us from Malta, we have no doubt but they would prove highly gratifying to our Readers. But the increasing press of matter obliges us to confine ourselves, for the present, to a few ex

tracts.

seen this Cavern, and was disposed to make as much of this circumstance as it would hear; still qualifying it with, કંડ They say;" as if conscious that there was one present who might think that too much is made of what "They say." After this, he made a transition to Church Services, more particularly to their midnight recitations of Psalms, which he commended as an ancient practice of the the Church, grounded partly on words of the Psalmist, Ye that by night stand in the courts of the Lord's House, keep not silence-partly on the example of Paul and Silas, who sang praises at midnight. These are Services in the performance of which, I understand, Gregorius himself is strict.

After this I attended a Lecture of He Theophilus, on Mathematics. had thirty hearers. About fifteen seemed attentive and intelligent, one of whom was an old man.

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quire no other answer, than an increase in the number of those devoted men who are willing and able to drive the Christian Plough in classic soil. How long shall we have to complain, that while the harvest is so great and so inviting, the Labourers in this sacred field are so few!

INDIA WITHIN THE GANGES.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

BENARES.

Proceedings of the Rev. Daniel Corrie. We have already stated (see p. 31 of the "Survey") the establishment of the Rev. Daniel Corrie, as Chaplain, at this Station; and his formation of a School. Some further particulars will be found in the following extract of a Letter from him, dated Benares, Feb. 5, 1818.

Three Native Battalions are usually cantoned here: two are now at the Station. I have been taking measures for the establishment of a School for the younger drummers and fifers; and for the children of Native Christians attached to these corps. I have already twenty-four names of children, whose parents desire that they should become scholars under us. We

also, on Sunday the 8th instant, began Hindoostanee Worship, and about fifteen of the above class attended.

For the School, I have met with a small bungalow conveniently situated, offered for 600 Rupees In this bungalow Mr. Adlington could also reside for the present. I beg therefore that the Committee will consider whether they can adopt this bungalow and premises for a Missionary Residence; or whether they would wish Mr. Adlington to reside altogether in Benares, and that premises should be procured for him there on his return from Agra.

Let me repeat, that, at this place, there are immediate calls on our Society for assistance; and that, not merely in the hope of probable benefit, but from the ACTUAL WANTS of professed Native Christians; whilst many of the Natives, Mahomedan and Heathen, are awakened to discern the importance of Christianity, and will probably be encouraged or discouraged by the readiness or otherwise which we manifest in meeting these wants of our Christian Brethren.

The Corresponding Committee at Calcutta felt no hesitation in obeying this call. The bungalow was, in consequence, purchased, and the School opened.