question was replied to by Mr. S. in a most devoted, impressive, and affecting address; our friend declaring that his early predilection for missionary labour, the love of Christ, his sovereign com mand, the degraded condition of the heathen, and his own success in the missionary work, constituted the allcommanding considerations which constrained him to adopt this course. Mr. Pike then offered prayer for him, his partner, his children, who are to be left in this country; for those who go out with him; and for our brethren Hudson and Jarrom, now on their voyage to China. Mr. Wallis followed with an address to Mr. Stubbins, chiefly founded on the words, 'The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit;' in which, after touching delicately on the mixed emotions of joy and sorrow, of delight and sympathy, which were connected with our separation from our brother and his companions, he glanced beautifully at some of the various applications of the word grace, in the New Testament scriptures, and the reasons why especially it was our wish and prayer that the help and comfort of the Holy Spirit should be with our friend; and concluded with an appeal of thrilling eloquence and affection. Mr. Peggs, late missionary in Orissa, closed the service with prayer.

In the evening, Mr. Pike read select portions of scripture and prayed, and Mr. Stubbins delivered a valedictory discourse, from 1 Tim. i. 11, 'The glorious gospel of the blessed God,' when he exhibited the glory of the gospel, in its revelations, the fulness and freeness of its blessings, their happy in fluence on its recipients, especially the heathen, and the pleasing hopes it inspires. This discourse, which

was

eloquent, penetrating, and of deeply absorbing interest, was listened to with almost breathless attention by the vast assembly. Mr. Smith, late pastor of the church at Quorndon, concluded these ever-to-be-remembered services with prayer.

Tea was provided in the school rooms, at sixpence each: about five hundred friends took the refreshing beverage. The collections, apart from the proceeds of the tea, amounted to £41.

An unusually large number of minis ters were present at these services; and one thing connected with them should

be especially kept in mind by all our friends, present and absent-the promise was given by the assembled congregation, that they would remember our brother, and his companions, and his infant family left behind, in their prayers; and the assurance was reiterated in the address of Mr. Wallis, that none of us either would or could forget him. May our prayers be more fervent, and our labours more abundant, in days to come; and may our beloved and truly valued friend, and his partner and companions, be long preserved, and eminently succeeded in their 'work of faith and labour of love!'

From a great number of poetic effusions, of various merit, yet all overflowing with affection to our beloved friends, we select the following. It is preferred on account of its brevity, and the extreme juvenility of its fair contributor.

A PARTING HYMN.

Ingham, of Bradford; and the replies of our dear young friend were very clear and satisfactory. The ordination prayer, with the imposition of hands, was presented by Mr. Butler, minister of the place, and Mr. Stubbins delivered a very affectionate charge, from Rev. ii. 10, Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.' Mr. Thorneloe, Wesleyan, concluded the service with prayer.

A missionary meeting was held in the evening, and addresses were delivered by W. Butler, (chairman) Thorneloe, Millar, Goadby, and Stubbins.

The congregations were very large and respectable, the services peculiarly interesting, and impressions were made which, we trust, will tend materially to promote the missionary cause in this locality. The collections, including the sale of ornamental and useful articles, the profits of tea, &c., amounted to the handsome sum of £38. 9s. Old.

The following was sung very sweetly

on this occasion:

Who will go for us?-Here am I;
send me.'-Isaiah, vi 8.

O ye who feel for others' woes!
Who will go?
Go tell poor sinners, 'Jesus rose;'

Who will go?
Go preach the Saviour's boundless grace;
Go point out Christ, the hiding place,'
To every soul of Adam's race.

Who will go?

Go forth to Afric's teeming land!
Midst China's myriads take your stand;
Tell India's millions, Jesus reigns'-
Let countless isles resound the strains,
From rocks and vales, o'er hills and plains.

Go seek the scatter'd tribes which roam,
Oppress'd, despised, without a home;
Tell the poor Jews, Messiah's come,'
And in that heart they pierced, there's room
For all who flee th' impending doom.

Proclaim Immanuel's power to save
From sin, and Satan, and the grave;
The silver trumpet sweetly blow,
The great salvation plainly shew
To black and white, to friend and foe.

Lift up the gospel standard high,
Rise, Zion's watchmen! rise and cry,
Behold, behold your Saviour King!
His praise rehearse, His triumphs sing,
Till earth with hallelujahs ring.
Dear brethren, let us haste away
Where Jesus calls, nor idly stay;

Come! make his will your happy choice-
Go bid the wilderness rejoice,
Unite and say with heart and voice,

We will go! We will go!

REV. J. BUCKLEY'S JOURNEY
TO BERHAMPORE.

(Continued from page 208.)

We spent Christmas, and ended the year, among the Khund villages in the mountains west of Berhampore. They had not previously been visited by a missionary. It was to me a very gratifying circumstance, that I was privileged, at so early a period in my missionary career, to visit a people to whom the glad tidings of great joy' were for the first time made known. They are generally, and for weighty reasons, believed

to be the aborigines of the country, and to have been driven by former conquerors of India from the plains to the mountains. They are a singular people: they have not, like the Hindoos, temples or priests; neither does the infernal chain of caste bind them; but so ignorant and debased were they, that they appeared to us as the outcasts of the human family. Their notions of God, and of a future state, were exceedingly confused; but it was to me very interesting to learn that they had an idea of sin being We expiated by the shedding of blood. visited many of their villages; but those that were distant were exceedingly difficult of access: without a guide, it would have been impossible to find them. The chief man of the village near which our tent was pitched, directed us from village to village, walking before us with his bow and arrows; (of which they are all very fond) for which important service he was remunerated at the rate of two annas per day, (three-pence. This was very good pay, though our great men in England are remunerated on a rather more liberal scale.) Their houses, mode of living, manners, and customs, are very different from the Hindoos, though, with my present limited information, I should not be warranted in attempting a description. Their religious rites are performed under a tree, which they would not point out to us. Sacrifices of fowls and bullocks are offered, to propitiate the offended deity. They disclaimed female infanticide, but we feared they did not speak the truth. You are probably aware that they have not a written language. Those we visited had an imperfect knowledge of Oriya. We were much pleased with our visit, and encouraged to hope, that, if they could be visited again and again, there would be a good prospect of success. With the first missionaries of the cross, we could say, 'The barbarous people

showed us no little kindness.' Their desire for further instruction was very pleasing. It is true, they are as ignorant as can be imagined; but then they seem to know it; and this is a great matter. Mrs. Buckley accompanied us, and made it her work to instruct her degraded sex. She could not, of course, visit the distant places which we had extreme difficulty in reaching; but she went to the villages near our tent, and sitting on a log of wood, talked to the females of Him who came to seek and to save that which was lost.' She had the Khund girls with her, which interested the people much. She was much more encouraged by their attention than she had ever been with Hindoo females. I hope we shall not lose sight of the importance of conveying the gospel to these outcasts. Providence calls us to the work. No other body of christians has cared for their souls; no other denomination has the same facilities for attempting their salvation as we; but we must not conceal from ourselves that the work to which we are called, and which must be done, will be one of great labour. I could fill my page with enumerating difficulties; but difficulties are nothing to Omnipotence, and Omnipotence is engaged on our side. If God be for us, (and God is for us, there is no doubt of the fact,) it matters not who is against us. Through our God, we shall do valiantly; for he it is that shall tread down our enemies under us.' My conviction is, that, if something permanent could be attempted for the salvation of the Khunds, extensive success might reasonably and scripturally be calculated upon. Our faith might be tried for a little time, but the issue would be glorious. God would soon gather out of them a people for his name.

I will close this account with two or three incidents that may possibly interest; and, as it this moment occurs to me that I am addressing one who has more than an average of the 'lucidus ordo,' I will do the thing in an orderly manner.

First. I mention a custom illustrative of scripture. It is clear, from many texts in the Old Testament, that it was an invariable custom never to appear before a superior without a present. It was often of trifling value; but inferiors never felt at liberty to approach their betters without something in their hands, the acceptance of which was the customary pledge of friendship. This custom still obtains in the east. Many of the males from different Khund villages hearing of our arrival, and where we had pitched our tent, came to see us; but in every case they brought presents. One instance was rather amusing. We were

See Gen. xliii. 11, 15, 26; Judges vi. 17, 18; 1 Sam. ix, 7, 8; and other texts.

approaching a village, which, being distant, had cost no great labour, when we were surprised to hear the sound of music. The sound came nearer and nearer, when lo! in a minute or two, we were met by all the men of the village, who were coming to the tent to see us. The instruments of music were rude enough; but the best part of the affair-to me-was, to see three boys bearing presents of fowls, grain, and pumpkins. Still as we did not see any of the women we went on to the village, where brother W. invited them to the tent to see Mrs. B., assuring them that she would be glad to see them and converse with them. What, think you, was their reply? How can we stand before the lady? We have nothing to

take in our hand.'

Secondly. I give you an illustration of a beautiful representation of Christ. We were returning home one morning to our tent, after being out four or five hours; the sun was becoming powerful, and we were oppressed with his rays. We sat to rest and cool ourselves under the shadow of a great rock.' O, how much did I admire Isaiah xxxii. 2, As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.' Finer imagery cannot be conceived. I remember having once preached from the text, but certainly never saw half so much of its beauty as I did then. Could not leave this romantic spot without exulting in the hope of that day when these rocks and valleys shall resound with the praises of redeeming love.

Thirdly. In the jungle we saw a deserted Hindoo temple. The figures on it are such as cannot be described. I suppose, from its appearance, that it was erected two or three hundred years ago. The labour and money expended on it must have been immense. Thought that probably thousands who have entered a lost eternity had there bowed to gods that cannot save. Before leaving, brother W. offered prayer that the idols might be utterly abolished. It was a scene for angels to look upon. On that

spot 'the one living and true God' had never before been honoured. The native preachers and one or two of our servants, who are christians joined in the exercises. One of them wrote over the entrance, 'Juggernaut shall cease, and Jesus shall reign.' So it must be. And let all the people say, Amen.' Let every member of the committee say, Amen. Let every minister, and every collector, and every subscriber, and every one who remembers the cause in his closet, say, Amen. So it must be! And all the preaching, and speechmaking, and collecting, and contributing, and praying in England, with all the preaching, praying, journeying, translating, Bible and tract distributing, labour in the school, and letter writing in India are hast

ening on the glorious triumphs of that day. So it must be! But before that day we must have more men, more faith in God, more fervency of spirit, and more power in prayer. Help us by your prayers, encourage us by your letters as much as you can, and incite other friends to do the same.

We are anticipating in a few months being gladdened with a sight of our valiant brother Stubbins. He will work in the cause, we all know, till he can work no more, till the silver cord be loosed, and the golden bowl be broken.' We shall be disappointed if we have not two other brethren with their ordination vows upon them. Encourage them to have faith in God. May they be like Bunyan's Great Heart. And now, dear brother, in the service of him who has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords,' and whose glory shall fill the world, Yours affectionately, J. BUCKLEY.

LETTERS FROM NATIVE

CHRISTIANS.

Relating to the Missionary Box sent from Nottingham.

Cuttack, Oct. 9th, 1844. MY DEAR CHRISTIAN BROTHER.-Albeit I suppose my brother Lacey will reply to your affectionate and interesting letter, and although I still have to send another communication to Miss Stevenson, in rela. tion to the appropriation of the gifts and benefactions which your box contained; yet cannot refrain from first sending one line in my own behalf. I thank you, dear brother, and all who have been united with you in this expression of brotherly love, more precious far to me than a box of gold. It is a furnisher of the links which unite us to Christ and each other, and make us feel, that, however apparently isolated, we have a name and a place not only in the general family of God, but in that branch of it where, in one grateful sense, at least, our best friends and kindred dwell.

May I request of you kindly to make my acknowledgments to Mr. Rogers for the stockings. His brother I well knew, and first heard him preach in Broad-street, Nottingham, at the Association in 1823. What can I wish, but that his brother may be a partaker of like precious faith. Perhaps he is so, and long has been; but if not, O that he may even now in this his day, a day so far spent, consider the things which belong to his eternal peace.

Your package reached Cuttack Saturday night, Oct 5th, 1844, and on Monday we met in brother Lacey's study, and delivered to the native preachers present their respec

tive parcels. There were present, Gunga, Rama, Doytare, Bamadeb, Somnath, and Prusu ram, connected with the American brethren, but now labouring at Khunditta with Seebo; so he came in for the remainder of the second parcel addressed to Gunga. We also appropriated one of the other parcels to Rama, (there were two addressed to Rama) connected with brother Phillips at Ballasore; and one to Parsua at Choga; and finally, another to Sanantina, our boys' schoolmaster, but who also goes out occasionally to preach, and is appointed to go this ensuing cold season; so that all our native preachers in Orissa will be provided for, whether with our American brethren or ourselves. This, we doubt not, will be acceptable to our kind friends. Their letters of acknowledgment, I hope, will be forthcoming.

When the parcels were opened, each brother present was arrayed in his scarlet attire. The jacket and caps are just the thing; the comforters, and gloves especially, might be dispensed with. Old Gunga's face glowed like a full moon, reflecting the bright red of his habiliments, and all seemed grateful for the kind recollection of far distant brethren and sisters. They seemed to feel as if a large accession to their friends was at once effected. They knew of brethren and sisters far away before; but now they realized the cheering fact. For myself, I could not but feel that they presented a bright army of christian soldiers, of which we might be proud, provided that we felt the honour of providing them belonged not to ourselves, but to our great Master.

But I must not anticipate brother Lacey's letter, and, with a thousand, thousand christian salutations, say, for the present, farewell. Yours affectionately, A. SUTTON. Letters from Sanantina, or Sana'tina, the boys' School-master.

To the benevolent and merciful Wood sahib, residing at Nottingham, the lowly Sanantina, presents his manifold salutations. I would represent to your presence, (honour) that the coat, cap, comforter, penknife, and quills, you so kindly sent, I, by the favour of my beloved pastor, padre Sutton, having received, am of a delightful mind, and give thanks to God. Your kindness has brought consolation to me and my family. O, my dear friend, formerly I was a lost sheep; but God having mercy on me, hath placed the gospel in my hands, and, by the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, having called me, hath given me a place in his church, and provided for my body and soul. Abundant has been his grace toward me; day by day has he had compassion on me; yet, alas! I

regarded him not, but acted in opposition to him; and why? Because I am a fallen creature, and the wicked satan hath sought, by various stratagems, to vitiate my religious feelings; but again, by the grace of God, him overcoming, and supplicating divine aid and strength, I walk in the way of holiness. It is not by my own wisdom or goodness I can be saved, but only by the holy sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Of this, I am in my mind assured. It is my desire, by arming my soul with the whole armour God has given, to walk in the way of holiness, to overcome satan, death, and hell, and secure everlasting life in heaven. For this I daily pray; and may you also pray for me. This is my request and desire.

Please to present my affectionate salutations to the brethren and sisters connected with the church in your city. May they with united heart remember me in prayer. I also will pray for you.

Oct. 16th, 1844.

[He has never been a backslider as the word might seem to imply. I suppose he refers to his private experience.-A. S.]

Letter of thanks from the boys of the
Cuttack school.

To you, our dearly beloved friends, the boys of the Cuttack school, with their loving salutations, address this short letter.

All of us boys here, by the blessing of God, are in the enjoyment of good health. We go daily to school to acquire knowledge, and that we may know how properly to read the holy word. Its meaning, also, by the mercy of God, we are in a small measure able to comprehend; but all its contents we are unable to understand; for the Bible is comparable to the ocean. God has displayed, his great grace towards us in turning us from the path of destruction, and placing in our hands the word of life. For this we render praises to his name. From among our boys, many, by the grace of God, have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, our precious Saviour, and have been baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. At the present time there are six baptized boys in the school. We are very weak in the faith; therefore, our be. loved brethren, will you not daily pray to the Lord for us. So shall we increase in divine knowledge. That we may, from childhood till death, remain steadfast in the ways of religion, we daily pray, kneeling in secret before the Lord.

The articles which, by your kind favour, have been sent to us, we have received from the hands of our beloved teacher, and are

Three baptized lads have recently left, and one has died.

Literal translation of a letter from Damudura, or Damadara, to Mr. S. Goodacre, and from Damadura's wife to Mrs. Goodacre, of New Lenton.

To my beloved brother Goodacre, Damudura, with much esteem, presents his salutations.

You are my excellent friend and fellow heir of eternal life. The articles which with so much kindness, you sent me, I have received. I have also been made acquainted with the contents of your letter, and derived from it much edification. The love which the Lord Jesus has implanted in your heart, may he yet more and more increase. In return for your kindness, there is nothing I can do save only that of daily praying to the Lord in your behalf; but my hope is, that we shall meet in the day of the revela tion of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This country was wholly enveloped in darkness; but the Lord has in mercy sent his enlightening word; by that word, many of the people of the land have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ; yet how many of my ancestors have, as idolaters, entered the eternal world! My parents were idolaters, and many of my own days were spent in idolatry and satan's service; but, by the grace of God, I have now attained to the way of life. The Lord has moreover appointed me to the holy ministry, for which I would adore him. My prayer is, that I may devote all my energies to the work of the Lord, and that the glory of the Lord may be diffused in the land. Cuttack, Oct. 15th, 1844.

[He wrote his wife's thanks at the end of his note, being just going off to the country; but I desired her to write for herself, and the following is her epistle.-A. SUTTON.]

To Mrs. Goodacre.

MY DEARLY BELOVED SISTER,-You are very great, and adorned with all know. ledge; but I am little, and know almost nothing, and therefore cannot write much. Receive favourably that which I do write. I formerly was entirely ignorant, and knew