has been strengthened by the arrival of the Rev. P. Bachelor and wife; together with Miss Cummings, who is designed for native female education. May they be long spared to live and labor in this dark region.

2.- NEW PERIODICALS.

The last few weeks have been singularly prolific in prospectuses for new periodicals, both in this and the neighbouring presidencies. In Calcutta the Indian Mirror, to be conducted by East Indian youth, for their especial advantage. The Weekly Intelligencer, the property of a native and to be edited by a barrister of the Supreme Court, with what special object we know not and one or two others which we anticipate will never see the light. At Madras the Native Interpreter; and at Bombay the Native's Friend. All except the Intelligencer have appeared. The Indian Mirror is much of the same school as the Embryo. The Editor should eschew personality and writing nonsense in the form of gallantry about the fair sex. Verses on fulled neckerchiefs, by the application of Eau de Cologne, and stories like the Forlorn Maid, can have no tendency to elevate and improve the mind. They are too much in the Castle of Otranto style -which it is by no means desirable to revive. Let the Editor, who craves lenity, seek to instruct: other efforts must fail. The Madras periodical we have not seen. The Bombay Native's Friend is under the management of Dr. Wilson, which is a sufficient guarantee for its respectability and usefulness. Surely we have now in our Hurkarus, Englishmen, Couriers, Stars, Telescopes, Mirrors, Observers, Intelligencers, Friends, Interpreters, Advocates and the like, an ample means for satisfying the cravings of every class of the community. Our wish in fact is from the many stars, &c. one bright sun might be formed-ene compendious weekly or bi-weekly paper in which the talents of the whole might be combined. This is a desideratum yet in our periodical literature.

3.-RE-OPENING OF THE BAPTIST CHAPEL.

The Circular Road Baptist Chapel was re-opened for Divine worship on Sabbath the 13th of September. The service in the morning was conducted by the Rev. J. Macdonald, and that in the evening by the Rev. W. Yates. The Chapel has been materially enlarged and improved. May the Lord make it the birth-place of many souls.

4. ANNIVERSARY OF LA MARTINIERE.

The Annual Sermon connected with this Institution was preached before the governors, friends and pupils of the Institution on Tuesday the 15th ult. by the Rev. J. Charles, D. D. The subject, The fear of the Lord essential to the happiness of youth. The sermon was one of Dr. Charles' best efforts and well calculated, under the Divine blessing, to produce the most salutary effects. After Divine Service the pupils were regaled and the prizes awarded. Sir Edward Ryan addressed the young people in a brief but appropriate speech. The memory of the founder was pledged in flowing bowls, and the party separated highly delighted with the engagements of the morning.

5.-NEW WORKS IN BENGALI.

Since our last two new works, translations, have issued from the press— the one a translation of Marshman's History of India, and the other Pleasing Stories, being translations from the popular tales of the Persian

into Bengali, by Mr. G. Galloway. Both the works are highly creditable to the authors, and we trust they will have a wide circulation. Hope begins to dawn upon the prospects of the masses in India; for not only will they be taught to read, but they will be provided with something to read worthy of their attention. May such works be speedily multiplied.

6. THE TELESCOPE.

The second number of the Telescope has made its appearance. It is not inferior to the first; but the Editor will do well to add a little of somewhat lighter though not less instructive matter. We are truly happy to witness the good feeling with which the appearance of our new brother has been hailed by the almost universal press. The circulation of the first number we are happy to say has exceeded the impression.

7. THE CEYLON MAGAZINE.

A new periodical has been started at Ceylon under the superintendance of several of the literati of the spicy island. The first number indicates the promise of much choice and instructive matter. It is to be devoted to religious, scientific and literary subjects. We cordially recommend it to all our readers as a miscellany every way worthy of their patronage.

8. THE CATHOLIC INSTITUTE.

A new and anomalous Society has been formed in this city during the last few days by the Romanists. It is called the Catholic Institute and is under lay direction. The object of the Society is the defence of popery and papists from persecuting Protestants. The establishment of the Insti tute has given rise to a good deal of angry discussion amongst the Romanists. The authority of the Vicar Apostolic has been denied by the laity, the clergy are divided and condemning each other, the whole giving striking evidence of the disunion of the infallibly united Church. The dispute is not only between the Vicar Apostolic and a portion of the laity, but with the Jesuits of St. Xavier's.

9. THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Rev. Mr. Vors, Secretary to the Church Missionary Society, at a meeting of the clergy in Dublin, stated that the laity would have no further management in the affairs ecclesiastical of the Society, and that the Committee had determined to discontinue the employment of Lutheran Missionaries and catechists, both of which have merely been employed from necessity in the less favored days of the Church. At the same time he stated that the Lutherans had been signally blessed by God, and that the decision would not affect present incumbents. Mr. Vors further stated that the Church of England in her whole capacity was not and could not be Missionary, inasmuch as the decisions of one diocese had not been and could not be binding on another.

10. THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.

The Church of Scotland possesses not a few spirits who have not defiled their garments, but who stand erect for Christ and his truth. The last decision of the Assembly was, that it was deemed desirable to petition against Lord Aberdeen's panacea for all the ills of the Church, which amounts to its rejection by the majority should it pass. We rejoice to

find amidst the almost general wreck of religious principle in this age of concession, that there are to be found men who will be no parties to the building up of a temple composed of the hay and stubble of the world, instead of the fine gold of the temple alone. May God in his mercy uphold his servants in their fidelity. Since the above was penned we learn that Lord Aberdeen has withdrawn his bill owing to the opposition it was likely to excite.

11-REVIEW OF THE COOLY REPORT.

We are obliged to defer the continuation of the Review of the Cooly Report in the present number owing to the length to which it will neces sarily extend and the press of other matter. We hope to place the whole before our readers either in our next, or in an extra intermediate number.

12.-THE CATHEDRAL AND THE COURT OF DIRECTORS.

The Court of Directors have authorized the Governor General in Council to make over to the Bishop one lakh and a half of rupees, on the ground that the building be erected, owing to the need of church room in Calcutta.

13. NEW WORK ON INDIA.

A new work has arrived in this country, entitled Letters on India, &c. by the Rev. W. Buyers, Banáras. We have had no time as yet to peruse the work. From a glance at the contents it appears to treat briefly on all the subjects which have occupied the attention of the Church in India. Like our periodicals, works on India appear to be thickening upon us. India will no longer be a terra incognita to the English people.

14. THE DU'RGA' PU'JA'.

The horrible festivities connected with this libidinous pújá are close at hand. We notice them simply to refresh the memories of our Christian readers that any attendance on the náches is a positive sanction of all the abominations connected with the pújá, and we entreat them to let neither curiosity nor love of the marvellous, nor the wily or cringing solicitation of wealthy bábus seduce them from the path of Christian integrity and rectitude; but rather let them hear the voice of Him who hath said, "Come out from among them, and be ye separate, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” Since this was in type we have received a letter on the subject from "A Stranger," which will be found in another page.

15.-RADDI'-I-TA'LIM ZARTHUSHT.

Our readers will observe, under the head of the Native's Friend, a notice of the Tálim-i-Zarthusht, lately published by a Mobed, under the auspices of the Pársí Panchayat. Dr. Wilson proposes immediately to commence a reply; and it is hoped that the arrangements for its publication both in English and Gujarathi will be intimated in our next number.-Bombay Christian Spectator.

16.-CHURCH AND MISSION ON MAHA BALESHWAR.

From a very interesting sketch of Mahabaleshwar from the pen of Miss Emma Roberts, and published in a late number of the United Service Gazette, we extract the following notice.

"The building of a Church on these wild hills is the more important, since Mahabaleshwar has long been a stronghold of superstition, the temples in the neighbouring village bearing the name, attracting numerous pilgrims, while the rivers that have their sources in the rocky cliffs, are esteemed peculiarly sacred. A sanguine mind cannot, without the greatest difficulty, repress the hope, that the example afforded by the Christian community at Malcolm Pett, the charities that they bestow, and the lucrative employment they afford to numerous labourers will exert a salutary influence over the minds of the people, gradually weaning them from those debasing superstitions which at present so effectually prevent all improvement in their moral, as well as their spiritual condition. In aid of this good cause there is a small missionary establishment at Malcolm Pett, which cannot be spoken of in terms of too high encomium. The Rev. Mr. Graves, and his wife, who belong to the Mahratta American Mission, established in Bombay, have won for themselves the respect and esteem of every branch of the community. Tolerant, hopeful, zealous, and untiring, despite of many disappointments and hindrances, they continue with unabating assiduity their labour of love, deeply regretting, yet never sinking under the adverse circumstances which retard their progress. Notwithstanding the slender nature of the pecuniary resources at her command, Mrs. Graves has rather a considerable school under her immediate superintendance, composed of the children of poor people belonging to the neighbouring villages whom she boards and educates. Many and severe are her trials, for even her activity and ceaseless care, cannot always prevent the influence of bad exmple from exercising an injurious effect upon young minds. Frequently she finds that her tasks must commence anew, that there is a danger, when removed from her eye, of her pupils relapsing into idolatry, or of contracting habits at variance with the precepts which she has inculcated. Nevertheless, though distressed, she is not disheartened, patiently persevering in defiance of every difficulty, and rejoicing over every circumstance which promises to render her exertions for the welfare of others ultimately successful. Mr. Graves, though suffering from failing health, is equally energetic and unwearied in the cause. He is to be seen in the bazar talking mildy to the people, and distributing translations of the Scriptures. He attends the jail, visits the poor, and expounds the principles of the Christian religion at his own house, to those who are inclined to listen to him. He often collects a congregation amounting to forty persons, trusting that the seed thus sown will in time produce fruit, and that if now afraid to reckon too confidently upon many conversions, he may feel assured that those who have openly embraced the Christian religion, are true disciples."—Ibid.

17. LETTER FROM GREECE.

The following letter will be interesting to those of our readers who feel an interest in the religious welfare of Greece.

The Rev. Dr. King, in a letter to a friend in this city, dated Athens, July 10, 1839, gives the following interesting information.-N. Y. Obs. "I have the pleasure now to inform you, that last Sunday, for the first time, I had divine service in my new school house and chapel, and that I had upwards of seventy hearers, all Greeks, except the Rev. Mr. Benjamin, and two members of my own family. The large upper room, in which I had my service, though very plain and simple, is considered very beautiful. Into the court of the house I have opened a large gate, which I call the beautiful gate,' and over which I had placed, the 4th of July, the marble which I had placed just seven years previous over the gate of

the place where I then intended to build my school house, and on which is inscribed in Greek, PHILADELPHIA, (Brotherly love.)

It so happened in 1832 that the marble was put up over the gate, the 4th of July, and it so happened now, that the gate of the court of this building, was finished on the 4th of July, the same day, and I believe the same hour of the day-and just seven years from the time of its having been put up over the other gate. So that I may say it has been as long in building as Solomon's Temple was, and you know I said to you, in a letter some months since, that it would be about so long, though I did not think that it would then take so long to finish it as it has.

I did not employ many workmen at the same time, because they could not work to advantage, and I wished to expend the fund in as economical a manner as possible. I do not know precisely how much I have spent in finishing the building, but I know, that I have spent considerably more than the one thousand dollars which you sent me-probably one hundred and fifty more. It is a great joy to me to have such a place for public worship, and in all probability, many more will attend than would have attended in my own private house.

During the last six months, I have sold and distributed gratis, upwards of twenty-seven thousand copies of the Scriptures, school books and religious tracts; more, I believe, than I have ever before distributed in the same space of time, since I came to Greece. Baxter's Saints' Rest is now printing in Modern Greek, and will, I trust, be finished this month. It is about two-thirds printed. A wide door is opened here for printing the tracts and books of the American Tract Society, and I hope you will give us large means.

There are now several of your authorized books and tracts which ought to be reprinted in Modern Greek, but which we cannot think of doing unless you give us aid. I might mention the Mother at Home, Rewards of Drunkenness, Scripture Histories, Little Ann, Ten Commandments, &c., of which we need to print at least five thousand copies of each. Books, you see, are called for. Twenty-seven thousand copies in six months is no small matter, and the depôt must be replenished, or it will soon be empty. We have a very good mill, and plenty of grain; but the wheels will not turn without water: and I am waiting for you to hoist the gate and give us a good stream, so that many hungry, starving souls may be fed with the bread of life.

With best regards to Mrs. H. I remain, as ever,

Yours truly,

JONAS KING.

18.-OBLIGATION TO PREACH TO THE HEATHEN.

Our speculations regarding the final destiny of the heathen ought never to influence our conduct towards them, in any way tending to render us less zealous for their salvation. Were we even sure that they would occupy thrones in heaven, or pass, by an imperceptible transition, from a state of consciousness into the calmest sleep of oblivion, it would be just as much our duty to labour for their conversion as of those who see in every pagan the subject of an inevitable condemnation. The recognition of the moral righteousness of God, exalted, as it is, by the atonement of the cross, by a Christian catechumen in a pagan country, one prayer of faith offered to the Supreme Being, through the merits of Christ, by such an individual, is of infinitely more value than all our theories as to the final destiny of those who live and die in involuntary ignorance; as practical charity transcends subtle and ingenious speculation.-STEELE.