After this point was settled, I found an opportunity of saying a good deal to the multitude. Now, however, another man stepped up, and maintained, that they had the truth, and were worshipping the one God whom I preached, who he said, assumed the form of Jagannath, and appeared incarnate at Purí. The people stood with open mouths for a reply to this "well spoken advocate." I repeated a stanza which describes God as the essence of light, and as dwelling in the midst of light, and then asked if there was any light in their Jagannáth, or whether he was not black? also, whether when the lights of the temple were extinguished, and the doors closed, all was not pitchy darkness? They said, "Yes." "How then can your Jagannath be this glorious God, whose light is as a million of suns, and who is surrounded with light?" Exhorted them to consider that they were sinners, even against their own knowledge and conscience; that hell was the place for sinners, and there they would surely go; that if they would turn to God through Christ, they might have pardon and salvation. No books were distributed. O that the Spirit of God would fix deep and permanent conviction in the hearts of these poor inconsiderate lost people. They are exceedingly depraved, and very immoral, but deluded by a thousand false hopes, which allay their fears, and harden them still more in their opposition to the truth. August 1st.-There was no getting to the town yesterday, on account of the weather. This afternoon, about 4 o'clock, I set off to the bazar, where I remained engaged till near six. I seldom have had a better opportunity. There was no noise, no arguing to interrupt the proclamation of the Gospel. Commenced with a passage from the Hindu scriptures, and hearing this, the people stood still at once. The passage was to this effect: "Tho' sacred vows we make, and gifts bestow, When this had been read over four or five times, and explained, till all had a perfect apprehension of it, they cried out, By what means then can our guilt be removed? I wished to deepen this feeling, and shew them, why these and other observances could not cleanse them from their guilt. I led them through their various ceremonies, and through their incarnations also, and then declared there was no name, no means, but Jesus Christ, by which their sins could be removed, and they themselves reconciled to God. Explained to them why he could remove their sins, and secure their peace with God. In this I used the parable of a criminal, a judge, and an intercessor. Concluded by intreating them to think upon their state, confess their sins, and believe in Christ. Books were taken to the number of 12 or 14. 2nd.-Accompanied our native preacher Rámchandra to our stand in Jalinga-bázár: a very respectable and tolerably numerous congregation collected. I took the first turn, and engaged in disputing and preaching for near an hour, when I gave way to my companion, who argued and proclaimed for near the same time. The people were driven from every refuge, but hung to that of repeating the name of Hari. This is their dearest and their cheapest refuge: dearest, because they are greatly attached to it; and cheapest, because it costs them nothing. When Chaitan, the great Hindu reformer, came, he found the Uriyas so sensual that he became angry, because he could obtain no success among them. Under this disappointment, he angrily exclaimed to the people who attended him, “Juba naríká kole, magúra mách ká jole; baccha Hari Hari bol!" The meaning of which is, "Children, enjoy then the arms of young virgins, enjoy the eggs of the jole fish, of which ye are so fond, but cry, Hari Hari bol,' and by this means your sin shall be counterbalanced by merit." Since this shameless doctrine has been propagated, the name of "Hari" has been the all-efficacious salvo for all kinds of abominations. After committing crime, they have only to repeat the name of Harí, and it is destroyed. With this Hydra, we came into contact this afternoon; for, as already said, when beaten out of every hope, they clung to this. The following were some of the arguments we used to dislodge their hopes; for till they saw the futility of this plea, we could not with much expectation of success direct them to a better. Suppose you borrow 100 rupees from a banker, but having been careless and extravagant, you lose it all, and cannot return the loan; however, you say to the banker, "Sir, I cannot pay you your money, but will repeat your name on this mála." Now I ask, would the banker be satisfied and acquit you? Again, suppose you sow your fields, reap your corn, and consume the produce of your land; but do not pay to the Government your stipulated rent in this case you say to the collector, Sir, I cannot pay my rent, but will repeat your name. I ask, would the collector acquit you, or send you to jail? Again, a person commits murder, or treason, of which he is clearly convicted, but the man commences a repetition of the judge's name. Will he, or will he not, acquit the criminal? In this way you act-you have broken and continue to break God's commands, which he has revealed to you. You lie, commit uncleanness, steal, covet, bear malice, abuse your parents, and much more, and then go and repeat the name of God, and expect to be forgiven! I tell you, nay, but God will punish you! They were serious, and inquired, “What then shall we do?" Romana now commenced, and spoke of the mercy of God in sending Jesus Christ to save sinners, and that in him and him alone they could have pardon and salvation. As we prepared to depart, they asked for books, and received 8 or 10. This has been a hopeful opportunity. O that the apparent convictions may be depend and perfected. The apathy of the Uriyas is distressing, but God can quicken their souls, and fill them with spiritual life and energy. [To be continued in our next.] VIII.-Generous exertions in Native Education of the Nawab MUNTIZIM UDDAULAH MEHENDI ALI KHAN, late Prime Minister to the King of Audh. We have been always most anxious to witness the liberal patronage of Native Education by opulent Natives. As their progenitors have long lived, and their children will probably continue to live, in the country, their influence is more insinuating and more permanent, though it may appear less extensive, than that of Europeans of equal rank; and as, in order to learn the advantage of popular education, and feel its propagation a sacred duty, they have in most cases to rise above the prejudices of education and the trammels of early association and general example, their patronage of the great work is more honorable than the European's, in whose case almost all these circumstances are favorable. We are gradually becoming acquainted with bright examples of this kind among our native fellow-subjects, and feel it a duty to hold them up to imitation, convinced that if such efforts become the subject of conversation and correspondence with respectable Natives by European functionaries, Clergymen, Merchants, Planters, &c. it will tend greatly to excite emulation, and secure a vast increase of efforts in aid of Native education. As a noble example of generosity in this way, we have now the pleasure to introduce our readers to Nawáb MEHENDI' ALI KHA'N, the late Prime Minister to the King of Lakhnau. The character of this gentleman, we believe, may justly be ranked very high. We know that he is held in very great esteem, by those best qualified to judge, for his able and disinterested conduct while in office; and we therefore with the more pleasure record in our pages a notice of his benevolent efforts for the improvement of the uneducated part of his countrymen at Fattihgarh, the place of his present residence. The following are extracts from a letter written by order of the Nawáb, which has been kindly furnished us by the gentleman to whom it was addressed. It was dated Fattihgarh, November 11, 1834. I had the pleasure of perusing the two printed Instruction Books for children which you so kindly sent to Captain L. and am happy to say they pleased me much, as there cannot be better books for pupils. I have also established a school in Farakhábád, and have about 300 or 400 boys, whom this recluse (meaning himself) provides with victuals and clothes. If you will kindly send this friend and humble servant of your's a few books of the kind, it will always be remembered with the deepest impression, and will be of great use to the children in the school. In these days my time is daily and delightfully employed in serving the poor and helpless, besides which I remember and pray for my old friends. We add the following extracts from the reply of our friend to the Nawáb, in illustration of the salutary influence to which we have above adverted, as capable of being exerted by Europeans in their intercourse with Natives of fortune and respectability. I had the pleasure this morning to receive your kind letter of the 11th instant about the School Books. I am glad that Captain L. shewed them to you. I shall have much gratification in sending you a supply. I am very much pleased to read that you are employing your retirement so agreeably. Benevolence to the poor brings its own reward, in the feeling that such acts are acceptable to God and approved of men. The friends of education will all be gratified to hear that you have established school in the city of Fattihgarh; 3 or 400 boys is indeed a large number! and you will ere long have the satisfaction to see many talented youths doing honor to your college. Mr. — is a zealous friend of the people of India, and is exerting himself in educating them by sending a supply of books of science and instruction to Kanhpur, Lakhnau, Dehli, Agra, &c. I have sent him your letter to me, with which I am sure he will be much pleased, and I have requested him to send you any books which may be suited for your purpose. He is himself printing many books, and is a great advocate for the establishment of English Schools, in order that the most intelligent and respectable inhabitants of India may qualify themselves for situations of trust and authority under the British Government, by having their minds enlarged and know. ledge increased; so that they may, by their abilities, and superior understanding and integrity, be of benefit to the people. Indeed it is to be hoped that the Governor General, who is very anxious for the education of the people in English, will ere long carry into effect the measure which it is said he has under consideration for the more general establishment of schools. Your excellent example may, I hope, be very useful in inducing other men of rank, influence, and fortune to establish schools; and what can be more gratifying than the contemplation of youth being trained up in all the lessons of morals and wisdom? In consequence of the above request, a handsome supply of books was sent up to Fattihgarh, for the use of the Nawab's pupils; and we hope in due time to supply gratifying information of their rapid progress in their English as well as Hindustani studies. While on this subject we have great pleasure in informing our readers, that Government are at last taking preparatory measures with regard to the great work of national education. A gentleman admirably qualified for the task has been appointed to proceed into the various provinces of the empire, and on the spot to gather all the information with regard to the extent and character of the population; the present state of education as to extent and efficiency; the most eligible means of elevating and extending it; the various charitable bequests and benefactions available for its support, &c. which may be there procured. A statistical report, containing all available information of this kind, will be found most valuable to Government. It will enable it to form a judicious plan of national education, and secure from its execution the most extensive benefit. While such a report is in progress, however, exertion need not be checked; much may be accomplished. The seminaries of instruction already supported by Government may be remodelled; a school, adapted to educate teachers for the efficient management, in due time, of subordinate seminaries, may be established in each district; and additional school-books, still more suited than most of those yet published to meet and dispel the erroneous views on history, science, and morals, entertained by the natives, may be prepared-all this, with more minute inquiries into the plan and practical working of the Prussian, American, and other approved systems of national education, may be carried on at Calcutta, simultaneously with the inquiries of the commissioner in the Mufassil; and as soon as the latter has completed the necessary inquiries in any particular district, a system of general education, extending even to town and villages, might then be introduced; and its success in this limited sphere determine its adaptation, in its U original or modified state, to the general education of the country. We trust the members of the Education Committee, to whom in part will doubtless be intrusted by Government the selection of means, will give to the subject the close attention and vigorous effort it demands; and we shall then hope, even in our day, to see something effectual done in securing an object, one of the most important to which Government can direct its attention the GENERAL EDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE OF HINDUSTHA'N. BETA. IX.-Chapter of Indian Correspondence, No. IV. [From the contents of the present paper, our readers will perceive with pleasure that the exertions of those who are labouring to secure the progress of the English language and the Roman character in India, are not only taking a wider range, but are likewise exciting feelings of enterprize among natives, and new and vigorous efforts to do good among their European friends. While the light of knowledge is happily spreading, let the friends of Christ of all denominations take care, that it becomes a real blessing to those who enjoy it. While the heathen world receive the illumination which human knowledge can afford, let Christians see to it that they enjoy also the knowledge of Christ, which will sanctify, as well as illuminate. The Hindu mind is now rapidly awakening, and needs more than ever a salutary direction. The constant preaching of the blessed gospel, the distribution of the Sacred Scriptures and Religious Tracts, and the diligent inculcation of Biblical truth in schools, are now become more than ever the bounden duty of those who seek the salvation of India. It must be seen by every intelligent observer, that if her teeming population be educated, it cannot remain Hindu, it must be Christian or infidel; it must be influenced and elevated by the love of Christ, or be debased by the injurious action of the most selfish principles, unchecked by the weak and low, though in many cases salutary restraints of even a false religion. If the members of the Christian Church should neglect their duty, the curse of millions in future ages will cling to them: if they prayerfully, faithfully, and perseveringly perform it, the gratitude on earth, and the congratulations in glory of countless myriads saved by their exertions, will surely await them. Let all the readers of the CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, like some who read its pages, be careful to do their part in the great work.-ED.] 1. PROPOSED PERIODICAL WORK IN TAMUL, IN THE ROMAN CHARACTER. Extract from a Letter dated near Tranquebar, Dec. 26th, 1834. Our excellent friend Mr. has informed me of your very great kindness in presenting me with a number of your oriental publications in the English character. I was formerly strongly prejudiced against the plan of writing any foreign language with English letters; but the statements, which I lately saw in the CALCUTTA CHRISTIAN OBSERVER, convinced me at once so strongly of the invaluable and palpable benefits, which must accrue from it to the extensive population of this country, that, as I had just then occasion to write to Mr. W. at Bombay, and to Mr. S. at Madras, I requested both of those Missionary brethren to send me any printed publications, or to give me any hints in their power, which might enable me to do something for the introduction of this system in the Tamul country; and I was just about to write to Mr. P. for the same purpose, when I received the information that you had already done it yourself in a more complete manner than I would have ventured to ask. I had already a year ago conceived a plan, for the benefit of the origi nal inhabitants of the Nilgiris, as well as of the surrounding tribes, of getting lithographed, a comparative Alphabetarium of the Grandum, the Karnataca, Tamul, English and Hindusthání. This coincides very much with your plan; and after I had become acquainted with it, it occurred to me that the Devanagri would advantageously be put at the head of these alphabets, which would enable at once also the brahmans of the |