the schools for which funds have been transmitted by their respective Parent Missionary Societies.

III. That the funds received from either Parent Society, be paid into the hands of the Treasurer, on behalf of their respective Sub-committees; and that the funds collected in India (unless contributed for either Branch specifically) be equally divided between the respective Sub-committees.

Account of the Schools.

Respecting the schools in this quarter we are thankful in being able to give an account which, as it regards the increase of schools, the number and improvement of the children under Christian instruction, and increase of labours, is truly encouraging. Hope at once animates to redoubled exertions by the fruits already presented as the reward of our toils. And whilst with grateful praise we have hitherto witnessed the hand of the Lord prospering our efforts, we would, in humble reliance on his future blessing, desire to labour with increasing activity in our delightful employment.

First Annual Examination.

The first annual examination of the female schools in this quarter was held at the Kidderpore chapel, on February the 1st, of the present year. After having commenced with prayer, the children united in singing a suitable hymn, when the lower classes were examined in the alphabet and various compounds; the middle classes in Pearson's catechism, and an interesting little work entitled "Mother and Daughter;" whilst a few who were more advanced, read in the Gospel of John and Pearce's Geography, in both which they answered the questions put to them with great propriety. They also pointed out various places on the map of the world with readiness, repeated a part of Keith's larger catechism; and several pages of the Geography.

That you may be better acquainted with the progress of the schools, we will mention each individually, and when established.

Kidderpore-School.

The first in order is the Kidderpore school, opened in June, 1822. This school has generally fluctuated in the number of its attendants more than any of the others; but we hope that, in many instances of girls who have left the school after having committed to memory Christian catechisms, and received for a length of time religious instructions, the good seed will in time spring up, although it may lie buried in the darkness of superstition for a season. At the time of the examination in February, there were thirty girls attached to this school; but at present, from a variety of causes, there are not more than sixteen; we hope, however, in the course of a short time, to see this school increased to its former number. Only two of the first class remain in it. VOL. IV,

They can read in the Gospels, and give very appropriate answers when questioned in the Scriptures and in their catechisms; they also know a little geography, can do plain needlework tolerably well, and write neatly. The lower classes are in various states of forwardness, in the alphabet, compounds, and easy lessons.

Chitlah-School.

The next school established was that at CHITLAH, about three years since. This school, it is gratifying to be able to say, has almost invariably afforded satisfaction. That sad scourge, the cholera, however, made havoc in the school last July, especially among the elder girls. The effects of this awful disease are again felt in that village, One very steady, attentive girl (from the second class) fell a sacrifice to it two days since; and, on visiting the school this morning, I found nine absent from illness. The number at this school averages about twenty. The first class reads in the Gospel of John and Pearce's Geography; the second in the "Mother and Daughter;" whilst some of the little ones, who have mastered the difficulties of the alphabet and the compounds, have begun to spell. They are all (except the very little ones) pretty well versed in their catechisms, and know several prayers and hymns. Our hearts have sometimes been delighted to hear their little voices join in singing the praises of the Saviour, when assembled in the adjoining chapel (or boys' school-room) of a Wednesday morning, or Saturday evening. At those seasons there are frequently large congregations assembled to hear the word of life; and we have sometimes observed the mothers of the children listening with apparent interest at the back-door and windows. Irvine-School.

The Irvine-School at HowALLEE (a village between Kidderpore and Chitlah, and about four miles south of Calcutta) was established in October, 1824. The first class in this school read in the Gospel of John, the next learn Pearson's Catechism, spelling, and writing; whilst the lower class is employed in reading and writing the letters and compounds. The number attached to this school is about eighteen.

The Bhowanipore-School opened about two years since, has hitherto given the greatest encouragement. The first cluss, consisting of five, has nearly read through John's Gospel, are acquainted with a part: of Pearce's Geography, and can refer to different places on the map with readiness. They have made a pleasing proficiency in arithmetic. In addition to the first, and a part of the second Catechism, they have committed to memory several prayers and hymns. We have often noticed the appropriateness of their answers when questioned on the Scriptures, and sometimes, when given

As Mr. Hastie is now at the Mauritius, Mr. Le Brun will take the opportunity of introducing our brethren to him, as well as to his Excellency the Governor.

I understand there are on board the Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Percival and Mr. and Mrs. George, Missionaries from the Wesleyan Society, and Rev. Mr. Bailey from the Church Society, all destined for Ceylon, but I have not yet had the pleasure of seeing them.

You will be happy to learn, that although I have been twice obliged to have recourse to legal means, I have at last succeeded in getting two-thirds of my original passage money refunded, which I hope will be nearly sufficient to procure us a passage from this place to England.

This being the cold season here, my health has recently much improved, though the symptoms of my complaint have not yet left me. I hope we shall be able to get away before the hot season comes on.

Mr. Le Brun is enjoying good health, but Mrs. Le Brun has for some time been much indisposed.

I hope you have received my letter of the 9th ult. by the Elizabeth, which would give you a full account of the cause of our putting in here.

The ship Windsor Castle has been condemned and sold, and her carge is put on board the Prince Regent.

I have been induced to write you this letter principally, lest Mr. Le Brun and our brethren who have just arrived, should have been so busily engaged as to have overlooked the opportunity. I remain, my dear Sir, very respectfully your's,

(Signed)

W. CROW.

P. S. Dr. Morrison passed our brethren on his way to China, but I am unacquainted with particulars.

The Rev. David Johns, missionary appointed to Madagascar, in a letter dated Port Louis, 26 July, 1826, addressed to the Home-Secretary, thus writes

REVEREND AND DEAR SIR,

I have the pleasure to inform you, that we landed here on the 20th of July, in good health, and were kindly received by the Rev. Mr. Le Brun. The Lord, in whose hands are the winds and the waves, was pleased to grant us a quick and very pleasant passage. We are bound to say, that goodness and mercy have followed us during the whole of our long voyage. O that our spared lives may be devoted to him, and faithfully spent in his service!

We cannot speak too highly of Captain Richardson. The kindness he has manifested to us will never be forgotten. We were permitted to enjoy all our religious privileges; had preaching twice every Sabbath; prayer in the cuddy every morning

and evening; a prayer-meeting every Monday and had once the Lord's Supper administered. We also experienced much Christian affection and kindness from our Missionary brethren, connected with other Societies, who were on board the Alexander.

We were so happy as to meet Mr Hastie * here. Mr. Le Brun and he have taken an active part in our affairs, and have obtained for us a free passage hence to Madagascar, in the Wizard brig of war.

N.B. We came up with the ship in which the Rev. Dr. Morrison was returning to China, a few days before we arrived at the Cape, and received a note informing us that he and his family were quite well,

Their reception at Guernsey was marked by every expression of Christian hospitality. The missionary spirit was both active and ardent, as may be inferred from the amount that was collected by the Auxiliary Society during the first year. On the Lord's Day, August 19th, Messrs. Reynolds and Adkins preached each of them a Sermon at the Rev. C. Perrot's and at the Rev. W. Laxon's. On

Monday, a public meeting was held at the chapel, in which the former gentleman offi ciates; on Tuesday, a meeting was held at St. Martin's, and on Wednesday at St. Saviour's, all of which were large in number and intense in interest.

Jersey.

The visit to Jersey was delayed by events over which the Deputation had no control, so that their stay there was necessarily short. On the Lord's Day, August 26th, Mr. Adkins preached at St. Helier's; the Rev. F. Perrot and Mr. Reynolds at St. Aubin's;

The Agent of the British Government, at Madagascar.

and on Monday a public meeting was held at the former place. The interest produced by these meetings was considerable, and it is likely to be perpetuated by an announcement made at the time, of the intention of the Rev. F. Perrot to preach Sermons in aid of the Missionary cause in the different places situated within the immediate sphere of his stated and occasional labours. The Deputation was highly gratified with the prosperous condition of these two Auxiliary Societies.

HALIFAX.

Oct. 13. The Halifax Auxiliary Society held its Annual Meeting in the Rev. Mr. Cockin's Chapel. Prayer having been offered up, Sam. Hodgson, Esq. was unanimously requested to take the Chair. The Report was read by the Rev. I. H. Crisp, one of the Secretaries, and the Resolutions moved, and supported by Dr. Cope, of Wakefield; Rev. Mr. Hawkins, of Warley; Thomson (Baptist), of Halifax; Littler, of Darwin; Barling, of Halifax; Atkinson, (Methodist) Preston; Hatton, of Sowerby; White, of Northowram, Mr. Keever, &c. &c. The Meeting was numerously attended, and much interest appeared to be excited by the different speakers. Mr. East, of Birmingham, was engaged to advocate the cause on the following Sabbath. Liberal collections were made on the occasion.

PONTEFRACT.

Sept. 14. The Annual Meeting of this Missionary Society was held. Two sermons were preached on the occasion by Kev. Dr. Boothroyd, of Huddersfield, and Dr. Raffles, of Liverpool. George Rawson, Esq. was called to the chair; Mr. Beaumont read the Report, and addresses were delivered in support of various Resolutions, by the Rev. Drs. Boothroyd, Cope, and Raffles, Rev. Messrs. Hamilton, Millson, Mr. Beaumont, &c. Collections were made after the different services.

NORTH WALES.

The Ninth Anniversary of this Auxiliary was held at Machynlleth on the 14th and 15th of September. Eight Sermons were delivered on the occasion by different ministers. At 10 o'clock on the morning of the second day, the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was administered to a large number of ccnmunicants; the Rev. T. Phillips, Neuaddlwyd, presided; the Rev. J. Roberts, of Llanbrynmair, addressed the communicants; the Rev. D. Jones, of Holywell, the numerous spectators; several of the ministers present distributed the elements; and it was truly a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. At the public meeting in the afternoon, whieh commenced and closed with prayer, not less than twenty speakers advocated the great cause of missions in general, and the claims of the London

Missionary Society in particular, on whose behalf the Meeting was convened. This very delightful and animating Meeting continued three hours, at the expiration of which all retired apparently well pleased, and, we trust, much edified.

BRISTOL.

The Fourteenth Anniversary of this Society was held in the month of September last in that city. The services commenced on Lord's Day, Sept. 17, when the Rev. E. Parsons, of Leeds, preached at Lady Huntingdon's Chapel in the morning, and ut Hope Chapel, Clifton, in the evening. On the following Tuesday, the Rev. Wm. Day, M.A., preached in St. Philip's Church; and, in the evening, the Rev. Henry Town. ley at Bridge-street Chapel. On Wednesday morning, Sept. 20th, the Rev. James Parsons, of York, preached at Castle-Green Chapel; and, in the evening of that day, the Sacrament was administered at the same place; the Rev. E. Parsons presided. On Thursday, the Public Meeting was convened at the Great Room in Prince's-street, at which Admiral Pearson presided. Rev. Mr. Lucy read the Report; and the Meeting was most efficiently addressed by the Chairman; the Rev. Messrs. Day, Jackson, E. Parsons, jun., Thorp, Wylde, Leifchild, Roberts, Entwistle, Dr. Philip, James Parsons, R. Ash, Esq., Capt. Carpenter, and several other gentlemen; and, in the evening of the same day, the Rev. Edw. Parsons, jun., of London, delivered a discourse at the Tabernacle. The services concluded on Friday, when the claims of the Society were advocated, in the morning by the Rev. James Parsons, at Newfoundland-street Chapel; and in the evening, by the Rev. E. Parsons, jun., at Ashton Chapel.

These numerous services were attended by overflowing auditories, and a most lively interest was felt in the great work of Foreign Missions. It may be truly affirmed, that a feeling of more entire devotedness to this great cause, and of sacred joy at its growing triumphs, has never been manifested than on this occasion. The following collections were made in aid of the Society, viz.

It is with much pleasure we announce that the sum raised by this Auxiliary during the last year was 17007. 15s. 7d., an amount exceeding any former year by 4757. 14s. 5d. This is truly encouraging, when we consider the commercial embarrassment by which the larger part of that period has been marked; it is, however, to be attributed to the establishment of Congregational Brunch Societies, by whose instrumentality application is made to EVERY individual for one These Associations penny per week.

have proved most efficient, having added, in the first year of their operation in this city, 6767. 15s. 1d. to the funds of this, Society. They are conducted by Ladies principally, and are well worthy of universal adoption.

STOCKTON ON TEES.

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, in the afternoon, a public meeting of the Stockton Branch Society was held in the Independent Chapel, West Row. The Rev. H. Pemble presided, and the Meeting was addressed by Rev. A. Creak, of Yarmouth, W. Ellis, G. Gollop, W. Leng, and W. Lord (Wesleyan), &c. The same day, in the evening, an impressive discourse was preached by the Rev. A. Creak; each of the services was well attended, and highly interesting. We are glad to state, that the collections exceeded those of last year, notwithstanding the depression which has been of late felt in

commerce.

SUSSEX.

The Second Annual Meetings of the Sussex Auxiliary were held at Brighton on the 17th and 18th of October. The Rev. John Clayton, jun., and the Rev. T. Adkins preached on the occasion, and assisted at the Public Meeting, in which also the Rev. Dr. Philip, Rev. Mr. Nott, Rev. Dr. Winter, Rev. J. Yockney, Rev. J. N. Goulty, Rev. J. Dryden, Rev. W. Davis, and Mr. W. Penfold, took part. Thos. Walker, Esq. in the chair, The Rev. Dr. Winter presided at the missionary communion, in which, together with the above-mentioned ministers, the following also assisted:-Rev. J. Turnbull, Rev. J. Edwards, Rev. J. Chapman, Rev. Mr. Young, and Rev. Mr. Osborn (Wesleyan). The Report of the past year was highly satisfactory, and the collections at the Anniversary gave renewed proof of continued interest.

ERIGG.

sionary from the Sandwich Islands, gave very interesting details of the triumphs of the Gospel in that part of the world. Addresses were given by the Rev. Messrs. Freeman, Thonger, Winterbottom, Davidson, &c. &c. On the following Lord's Day, two excellent Sermons were preached on behalf of the Society by Rev. Messrs. Ellis and Freeman; and in the afternoon of the same day, the ordinance of the Lord's Supper was administered to stated communicants of all denominations of Christians who chose to attend. The attendance upon the whole of the services was highly respectable; and we feel a pleasure in being able to say, that it has been one of the most interesting Missionary Anniversaries that has been held at Brigg. The collections amounted to upwards of 361.

DOWN, IRELAND.

The Annual Meeting of the Down Society, Auxiliary to the London Missionary Society, was held on the 9th of November, at Banbridge. The room, capable of containing several hundreds, was crowded to excess, by persons of different denominations, and of all classes. Major Reney, of Mount Panther, was called to the chair: and after the Report of the Society was read, motions on the general importance of missions, the peculiar claims of the London Missionary Society, the pleasure enjoyed in the exertions and success of other Societies, and the utility of Deputations, were moved and seconded by the Rev. Messrs. Rogers, Paterson, Carlile, M'Mahon, Johnson, Davis, Rutherford, and Cook, and Henry Hamilton, Esq. Interesting and impressive statements on the melancholy condition of men destitute of the blessings of the Gospel, were brought before the Meeting; whilst the fixed and animated attention of the auditory indicated deep interest and general satisfaction. It is hoped that the proceedings of the day will tend, through the Divine blessing, to impress the minds of many with the importance of their own personal salvation, as well as with the duty incumbent on all to whom Christ is preached, to aid in sending the glorious Gospel of the blessed God to heathen and other unenlightened nations.

The following Resolution, which the Secretary was requested to transmit to the Parent Society, passed unanimously:

"That as Deputations have been found useful in other Societies, and the last Deputations of Rev. Messrs. Reeve and Townley, Missionaries, were found peculiarly so, we recommend it to the Parent Society to send over, in the ensuing summer, another Deputation, one member of which, if possible, may have been a Missionary; and we pledge ourselves to use our exertions to promote their success,