and simple manner. Among other things, he said he wished to go to heaven, but not yet; he did not like to leave Mr. Watson behind: he would be a long time before he came. He said he should cry if he was going to die: he did not want to leave Mrs. Watson; she was a "goody Missis" to him. He talked a good deal about Mr. Hill and Mr. Watson praying with him. Sept. 16, 1832: Sunday-We thought most of the day that Billy was dying, but I never gave him up: against hope I believed in hope. I attempted to bleed him, but could not succeed. I had applied a blister to his back: this had not taken effect: I therefore put another on his chest. The old man in whose hut he sleeps says that he attempted to say his prayers more than ten times during the night. Sept. 18-Billy was rather more lively at times to-day, and some hopes were entertained of his recovery. He was quite sensible, and, as far as he was able to articulate, always expressed thanks for any thing that was given to him or done for him. Mrs. has been exceedingly attentive to him, rendering him every comfort and assistance of which she was capable. He is much worse to night: his throat seems to be nearly closed. I would sit up with him; but this measure is opposed, as there is a person sleeping in the hut with him. Sept. 19-I was very much affected and shocked at six o'clock this morning, when I was told that Billy had died at half past four. I sat up till near two, and particularly requested the man to call me if he thought any thing was the matter; which he promised, but failed to perform. When I first saw Billy this morning, I could scarcely believe he was dead: he lay on his right side, with his hand under his head, as he usually slept, and his countenance was placid and tranquil. I now felt thankful that I had baptized him, especially as he desired it. As we intended starting to-day, I was desirous of seeing Billy decently interred previously to my departure. He was therefore closely folded up in a sheet of strong bark, and interred in a deep grave near the bank of the Fish River, close to a Black Native who had died here some time ago. I, with very great difficulty to my feelings, read over him the beautiful and affecting Burial Service of our Church.-Had he been my own brother, I could not have felt more anxious solicitude for his welfare. MEDITERRANEAN MISSION. WHILE, in this important sphere of public events, the minds of multitudes are rousing with increased attention to the affairs of Commerce, Science, and Policy, the labours of Missionary Societies have contributed, comparatively with silence, but with constant effect, to the general interest. The productions of the Press have, in a peculiar manner, been a blessing to the nations in that part of the world; and the past advantages resulting from this department of the Society's exertions are a pledge of its future usefulness. We now briefly give the Summary of the last two Annual Returns of the Press at WE resume the account of this Mission from p. 204 of our Volume for 1833. The Reports and Journals sent by the Missionaries will show our Readers how greatly the Natives in this part of India are becoming enlightened by the diffusion of Gospel Truth; while the work of the Holy Spirit, in converting many hearts, is also increasingly made manifest. His first The arrival of the Rev. J. Tucker, Secretary to the Corresponding Committee, has been already stated: see p. 35. communications to the Missionaries in South India were received by them with that Christian cordiality which was to be expected, and which gives the promise of much comfort and advantage in the co-operation of all our fellow-labourers at that Station. ENGLISH SERVICES-In this department we have lately had the valuable assistance of the Venerable Archdeacon Corrie, who was staying at Madras about a month. The Mission Chapel is generally well attended in the evening; but when the Archdeacon preached there, so great was the desire to hear the Word delivered by this eminent Minister, that additional accommodation did not afford sufficient room for all who came. He is much respected: his manner in the pulpit and his appearance add weight to what he says. His memory is embalmed in the hearts of all who heard him preach, or who became acquainted with him at Madras. I mentioned in my last Report, that other duties interfered with my visiting the Congregation so much as I wished, and that the distance of Perambore from Madras greatly increased the difficulty. I have, however, become acquainted with many of the people, and have much pleasure in recording that some are growing in grace, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost. One person, who formerly entertained unbelieving views of the Gospel, has been led, by the blessing of God, to renounce them; and his walk and conversation give rise to the hope that the work of sanctification is already begun in his soul. Several of the former Communicants have left the neighbourhood; but others have been led, I trust, by the Holy Spirit, to obey their Saviour's last and dying command; so that the number remains about the same. I have had several opportunities of visiting the sick members of the Congregation, and have derived much profit from this part of Ministerial duty. I humbly hope, also, that God has made me instrumental in communicating consolation to His afflicted people. A Mrs. after a long and painful illness, died in peace. She had been, for some years, a regular attendant at the Mission Chapel, and considered that the late Rev. J. Ridsdale was the means, under God, of her conversion : she was a humble disciple of Christ, simple in her views, grounding her hopes of salvation on the merits of the Saviour alone. Others could be mentioned, who have left satisfactory ground for believing that they are now in glory. These, with other departed saints, who were loved on earth and are still remembered with fond regret, unite this Church in a peculiar manner to the Church triumphant. Trinity Chapel is a neat, substantial, Gothic building, situated in the N. W. part of Black Town. It was commenced by the late Rev. J. Ridsdale, and is now opened for Divine Service twice a-week; namely, early on Sunday Morning and on Friday Evening. The number of hearers amounts to nearly 200, including 50 of the Corps of Artificers. This, and the other Congregation, are like one in England, they are all professing Christians. Among them are some who walk worthy of their high vocation: concerning the state of others we are in doubt; and the conduct of a few can only be mentioned with tears. A Day and Sunday School for Girls, and a Lending Library, are connected with each of the Chapels. Concerning the operations of the Society, more particularly in reference to the Natives, Mr. Dent reports as follows: BLACK TOWN-It is with much pleasure we have to record, that, since our last Report, 4 Adult Heathens and 2 Papists have been received into the Church, after suitable instruction and strict inquiry into their private character. There are at present 5 Adult Heathens and 3 Papists under instruction: we intend, if it please God, shortly to admit them into fellowship with us. It is our invariable practice not to administer Bap tism to any Adult until he is well acquainted with the nature of the Ordinance, and with the principal doctrines of the Bible; so that he may be able to give an answer to them who ask of him a reason of the hope that is in him. Divine Worship in the Chapel, and Prayer Meetings in the School-room, are regularly conducted as heretofore. By these means, some hundreds every week hear the Word of God read and preached. At the Prayer Meetings portions of Scripture and Tracts are distributed. PERAMBORE-Since the last Report, several of the Congregation in this place have been removed by death; and as no new members have been admitted, the number has decreased during the last year. The cholera has been permitted to visit the Christian Village contiguous to the Chapel, and has swept away no less than five individuals from the few families resident there. This occasioned great alarm among the survivors, some of whom left the village till the violence of the disease abated. Two of those who fell victims to this visitation of Providence died in peace, and left the hope that the guilt of their sins was washed away in the blood of Jesus. POONAMALLEE-The Catechist, Alexander Chapman, conducts the different Services at this Station. There are three Services at the Chapel, and two Prayer Meetings for the instruction of the Congregation and such of the Heathen as choose to attend. He is furnished with Tracts and portions of Scripture for the purpose of supplying those who desire to read them. He also keeps an English School, consisting of about 20 Heathen Youths, who receive, all together, Chris tian Education. They read the New Testament, and learn Scriptural and Doctrinal Catechisms. In August 1832, two Adult Heathens were baptized. These Converts were instructed for some months by the Catechist before they were admitted into the visible Church of Christ. Of one who died some time after, the Catechist bears the pleasing testimony, that he departed in the faith of Jesus, and in the hope of eternal life through His merits. VALAVARAM-This portion of our field of labour is extending on all sides, and induces the hope that several more of the adjoining villages will shortly make a profession of Christianity. Since the last Report, twelve persons have renounced Heathenism, and embraced the Gospel of Christ: they continue steadfast to this day in the faith which they then publicly professed, unmindful of the scorn and contempt of the Heathen among whom they live. The Papists unite with the Heathen to forward the designs of Satan; using all the means in their power to hinder the progress of the Gospel, by most unjustly oppressing the proselytes to Evangelical Truth. A few months ago about 20 RomanCatholic families, consisting of 100 souls, who reside at Nimmalee, a village near Valavaram, renounced Popery and besought Christian Instruction. We cannot at present say much of a very satisfactory nature concerning them: the means of salvation are, however, now in their power. Before they joined us they were altogether ignorant of the Way of Salvation they were as sheep not having a shepherd, walking in the paths of error, and careless of consequences; but now the Gospel is preached to all-children have the opportunity of receiving Christian Instruction, and both young and old are directed to that narrow path which leadeth to eternal life. TRIPASORE—Divine Worship in the Chapel and in the Prayer-House is conducted regularly by the Catechist, who also instructs the people from house to house. A few have been brought to renounce Paganism and confess the Lord Jesus. One family, consisting of three adults and two children, two Heathen women and one Roman Catholic, are under Christian Instruction, previously to their being admitted into communion with the Church of Christ. Education of Youth, and Training of -Perambore Seminary. The Society's Seminary at Perambore has been under the superintendence of Mr. Blackman, who gives the following report of its state and operations during the past years. Within the last four or five months, several youths have been sent out into the Mission. Four have been usefully employed as Readers in Valavaram and the adjoining villages. I regret to add, that two of them, since they left the Seminary, have been removed by death: one died of cholera, and the other is supposed to have been maliciously destroyed by poison. Another pupil, has been appointed Assistant to the Schoolmaster of |