"James Mackintosh's family, and assumes consequence. "Mr. Duncan told me that this priest (who occasionally vi"sits him) had come to him in evident alarm, and announ"ced that I was about to destroy the Inquisition, and to de"clare to the world that the old horrors still exist; which, “said he, is not true. I took this opportunity of giving Mr. "Duncan some account of my inquiries; when he expressed ❝his approbation fully of my intention, and urged me to weaken the Romish interest as much as possible in India. "It seems the priests have given government some trouble "lately; and he has proposed something to the Madras "Presidency on the subject. "It would take a fortnight to detail what passed during "my fortnight at Bombay; and therefore I must conclude. "I have taken my passage in the Charlton, and have se"cured the first officer's cabin, which is large and commo"dious, for myself and Master Drummond. We have ten "ladies on board, and Dr. Pouget, of Surat, a man of infor"mation. "If you write a note to Point de Galle, I shall probably "receive it, "I have often recommended your going home, and now I "wish you to stay two or three years. If your health will "allow this, your stay will accomplish a great object for the "Church of Christ. "Your friend Ribeymar, the chief Inquisitor, received "me very kindly, and made a feast on the last day but one "of my stay; at which were present the whole staff of the "Santa Casa. He said he would answer your letter. The "thieveless errand' I had to visit the Inquisition a se❝cond time, was to inquire, whether the chief Inquisitor ❝ had written his letter. "I did not touch at Cananore or Mangalore. I was "afraid of losing the Inquisition and my passage. "On my arrival in England, I shall not fail to give you "some account of affairs, if I mix with men, which I much "doubt; for I am tired of fighting, and sigh for quiet and "retirement. "I remain, "My dear Sir, "Very sincerely yours, It may be satisfactory to add, that the letter from the chief Inquisitor to Colonel Macaulay above referred to, strongly expressed his respect for that gentleman, and the pleasure which he had received from Dr. Buchanan's visit, notwithstanding the freedom of his inquiries and observations. In another short communication to Colonel Macaulay about the same time, Dr. Buchanan mentions à pleasing mark of kindness which had been shewn him by one of his friends at Calcutta, and informs him of a proposal which he had made relative to one of the most stupendous and interesting objects of curiosity in India. "Mr. Speke has sent a beautiful large quarto Bible after "me, as a keepsake. He had heard that I complained of "my sight in reading small print at night. And this is my "last communication with the learned of Calcutta. "Deus fecit. Iloc "I have put them on restoring Elephanta at Bombay. I "found the cavern and figures in a state of progressive ❝ annual dilapidation. Mr. Money has taken up the subject "warmly. If government does not execute it, I have propo❝sed a subscription, with a promise of five hundred rupees. "as soon as the work shall commence under a scientific su"perintendant. I have left a memorandum of the subjects "of improvement, and reedification, according to my idea. I have a reason for wishing that the Trinity in Unity at "Elephanta may remain while this lower world exists." Dr. Buchanan thus adverts to the same extraordinary remains of antiquity, in writing to Mr. Brown. "I have visited Elephanta; a more wonderful work than "the Pyramids of Egypt. But the works of Providence are "yet more wonderful; at least so I should esteem them; for "in every region, and in every clime, the loving-kindness "of God is magnified in my experience. May his grace "also be magnified in me! My love to all your family.” On the 13th of March the Charlton arrived off Point de Galle, from which place Dr. Buchanan again wrote a few lines to Mr. Brown. "I had intended," he says, " to have published my letter "to the Archbishop of Goa at this place. But if we do not "go on shore, I shall have no opportunity. I shall there"fore publish it at home". "I have just been on board the Piedmontaise frigate, "which has been captured by the St. Fiorenzo. The Pied"montaise lost one hundred and sixty-five men killed and “wounded, and exhibited a scene of vast carnage. Captain "Hardinge of the St. Fiorenzo is killed. "I have extensive commissions for sending good books "and Bibles to Bombay, Malabar, and Ceylon. For if they "have no preachers, they must read. "All is well on board this ship, and I hope some good "will be done. "With unfeigned prayers for the best of spiritual bles"sings on you and your family, "I remain, "My dear Sir, "Very affectionately yours, To Colonel Macaulay Dr. Buchanan wrote the next day, as follows. "My dear Sir, We have just arrived at this place, and see the Bengal "fleet ready to sail; so that I have only time to bid you farewell. We staid three days at Columbo; one of which "I passed with General Maitland at Mount Lavinia. After a On his arrival in England, Dr. Buchanan found it unnecessary to publish this letter, the Inquisition at Goa having been abolished. 390 MEMOIRS OF DR. BUCHANAN. ❝long and interesting conversations, he was pleased to pro"mise that he would recommend to his Majesty's govern"ment an Ecclesiastical Establishment for the island of Ceylon.' By the next despatch he will send me, under "cover to the Bishop of London, copies of all the papers I "wanted relating to the ecclesiastical state of the island "for the last two centuries. He has agreed to support the "translation of the Scriptures into the Cingalese language. "I resided with the Honourable Mr. Twisleton, whom I "found well disposed to second all my views. Mr. Hey❝ wood did more. I think he is disposed to be zealous as a "pastor to his people. I shall correspond, I hope, with "both. They are surprised at the Governor's full acquies"cence in the above important measures. I hope he will "not retract. "I received your letters for your brother, which I hope to ❝deliver into his hands. I am much obliged to you for your "introduction to him. "The fleet is now under weigh for St. Helena. Fare❝ well. "H. C. Ship Charlton, Point de Galle, "14 March, 1808." "C. BUCHANAN." Here we also must for the present take our leave of Dr. Buchanan; and, while he is pursuing his homeward voyage, resume our account of various events and circumstances connected with his history, which occurred during the interval between the publication of his Ecclesiastical Memoir, and his return to this country. MEMOIRS OF THE REV. DR. BUCHANAN. PART III. CHAPTER I. OF the events referred to at the close of the preceding division of this narrative, the first in order of time relates to the determination of the munificent prizes proposed by Dr. Buchanan to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, in the year 1805. It has been already stated, that the time assigned for this purpose was the 4th of June 1807; on which day, the prize was adjudged at Oxford to the Author of these Memoirs. At Cambridge some circumstances occurred which prevented any decision upon the subject; and which the following letter from the Vice-Chancellor of that University to Dr. Buchanan will sufficiently explain. "Reverend Sir, "The sum of five hundred pounds proposed by you for "the best Essay on The probable Design of divine Pro"vidence in subjecting so large a Portion of India to the "British Empire.' &c. was accepted by the University; "and Dr. Milner, Dr. Jowett, and Dr. Outram, appointed "to read the compositions, and decide upon their respective "merits. "Of all that were sent in within the appointed time, not "one was deemed worthy of so magnificent a prize. Ano"ther came a few days after the time, which was unani"mously preferred to all the rest; and to which the exami |