ourselves to him alone, as far as he would permit us. If, however, we have written a single sentence calculated to hurt the feelings of his Lordship, we can only say that it was not intentional; we would not have even introduced his name, had it not been for the intemperate zeal of the Reviewer. We have never felt the force of the proverb more than on the present occasion, "Save me from my friends, and I will take care of my enemies." The Bishop may say this with truth. We had no occasion, much less inclination, to drag his Lordship again before the public. We were satisfied with his explanation, as that of an honorable man, who had written a paragraph, either in a hurry, or at the suggestion of some incompetent adviser, and who felt regret at its existence. This we believe was the feeling of the Bishop, when he said, "It does not apply to you or any other Missionaries in the field." Our inference is, and we believe every one will draw the same that reflects calmly on the subject, then all are free. We regret deeply the existence of any thing like warfare on such a shore; and we the more regret it, when we think that had the explanation been allowed to pass uncensured (for denied it has not been), when published, all would have slept in peace.

There is one other subject which has both surprised and pained us. It is that the present Editor of the CHRISTIAN INTELLIGENCER, whose general character is that of an amiable and pious man, should have so far forgot that "charity which hopeth all things" as to give his sanction to the insertion of a paper so weak and so angry.

We can cordially say (and we believe we speak the sentiments of the Missionary body) that we have no feeling but that of Christian affection toward the Bishop and even the Reviewer; and they will, we are sure, always have the good wishes and prayers of every Missionary, that the great Head of the Church may prosper them in every legitimate effort to extend his kingdom.

Σκοπός.

NOTE. To the remarks of our correspondent, it is, perhaps, necessary for the satisfaction of our readers, to add two facts, which we have ascertained from the gentlemen of the deputation.

1. The Bishop's explanation, as reported in the OBSERVER for May, is literally, and in every sense of the word, correct;-indeed, it is drawn up in his own very words. 2. The three Missionaries, appointed to correspond with His Lordship, stated to him verbally, as well as in writing, that they acted for others; they sent to him a précis of their conversation with him, that it might be correctly reported to others: and they never gave him the slightest ground to suppose, that they considered any part of the interview private. For the truth of all this, they appeal to His Lordship himself.

We regret, sincerely regret, that there should be any appearance of jarring between the Missionaries in Calcutta, and a prelate, whom they so highly esteem. Had it not been for the injudicious zeal of the writer in the INTELLI GENCER, the whole matter ere this might have been forgotten.-ED.

Missionary and Religious Entelligence.

CALCUTTA.

1.-BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY.-Recent Baptisms.

The Agents of this Society have recently been encouraged by several additions to the Churches under their care of converts from among the natives. Early in December last, eight persons were baptized on a profession of their faith, at Lakhyántipur. In March, four more were baptized at Chitpur, two of whom are youths in the Christian Boarding School at that station. On the 11th of April, an elderly female, formerly a Musalman, was baptized at Salkiya, and on the 17th of the same month, four other converts were in this way received into the fold of Christ at Khári; of these three were elderly females, and the fourth a youth, who received his first impressions in the Boarding School at Chitpur, making in all nine hopeful conversions the fruit of that useful institution.

In the month of April, too, a man and his wife; and on the first Sabbath in June, two other persons were baptized, and joined the Native Church at Calcutta.

The Missionaries are deeply conscious of the injury inflicted upon the rising Church of Christ in India, by the too ready admission of immoral or worldly individuals, and of the immense importance of preserving the honour and influence of true Christianity, by admitting to its profession none, but those whose hearts are truly changed. Hence, all the above have been long retained as candidates, repeatedly and closely examined, and admitted to baptism only when, in the opinion of the best judges, they gave evidence of repentance for sin, faith in Christ, and sincere desire to live in every respect according to his commandments. Still are they weak in faith, and surrounded by temptations, to which their European brethren are perfect strangers. The prayers of the reader for their stability and final salvation are therefore earnestly solicited.

2.-CALCUTTA RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES.

During the past month were held the Anniversary meetings of those truly excellent institutions, the CALCUTTA BIBLE SOCIETY, and the CALCUTTA CHRISTIAN TRACT and BOOK SOCIETY, which, like their great prototypes in our native country, may, with propriety, be called the glory of the land, deserving not the admiration only, but the cordial support of every true Christian and philanthropist.

The public meeting of the Bible Society was held in the Town Hall on the 3rd ultimo: the Bishop of Calcutta presided. The Report, which contained much of a highly interesting nature, was read by the Secretary, the Rev. T. Dealtry, and several excellent and powerful speeches were delivered by the ministers, and by gentlemen who moved and seconded the different resolutions passed on the occasion. Beside the information contained in the report, and in the speeches of the gentlemen who addressed the meeting, some exceedingly gratifying intelligence, respecting the success of the Bible cause, chiefly in European countries, was communicated to the meeting by the worthy president, from letters he had just received. We were concerned to learn, that the funds of the Society were embar rassed, and especially, that, owing to this cause, the printing and circulating of the sacred Scriptures, particularly in the Urdú, or Hindustání language, had been impeded. A separate subscription, it was stated, had been set on foot, in order to enable the Committee to print another edition of the

New Testament, in whole or in part, in that language, that they may thus have wherewith to supply the very pressing demands of Missionaries and others for the sacred volume.

The Christian Tract and Book Society held its anniversary in the same place on the 8th ultimo: C. W. Smith, Esq. occupied the chair. Extracts from the Report were read by the Minute Secretary, the Rev. G. Gogerly. The Report was gratifying to the Christian mind, indicating the pleasing progress of the cause of the Redeemer in this heathen land. It stated that no less than 154,338 tracts had been delivered from the depository, and that 72,000 had been ordered to be printed. The state of the Society's finances was on the whole encouraging. 3625 Rs. including 856-15, the proceeds of publications of the Parent Society, had been received; 3526 Rs. had been paid on account of the Society, leaving a balance of Rs. 99 in the hands of the treasurer.

The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Messrs. Dealtry, G. Pearce, Boaz, Lacroix, Morton, Wilson, and Campbell, and by Capt. Birch, and Dr. Corbyn, who took occasion to bear an honorable testimony to the character and conduct of the Missionary body, with the greater part of whom he professed to be personally acquainted. The meeting was numerously attended, and we have reason to believe, that a salutary impression was produced on many, by the excellent addresses delivered on the occasion; and not a few were ready to respond to the sentiment expressed by Captain Birch, that the meeting had been one of the most pleasant and interesting he had ever attended.

3.-CALCUTTA INFANT SCHOOL.

Being unfortunately prevented from attending the examination of this interesting seminary, held on the 12th June, we copy from the Englishman the following account :

"The first exhibition of the Infant School system at the Town Hall attracted, we are happy to say, a considerable concourse of persons of all classes, who seemed both surprised and delighted with the display. It certainly was as favourable an examination as the warmest friends to the system could desire. The children, most of whom were the merest infants, between two and five years of age, presented the strongest evidence of the success which had attended the exertions of the master and mistress. They were cheerful, animated, intelligent, and as a soldier would say, in the highest state of discipline.' Their little countenances were lighted up with smiles throughout the whole examination, thus completely falsifying the apprehensions of those who have deemed early instruction incompatible with the health and cheerfulness of children. The Bishop, at the commencement of the examination, briefly explained the system to the assembly, pointing out how much might be achieved in respect of the government of the temper of infants, and the communication of useful knowledge adapted to their minds, by mixing information with song, and rendering even manual sport subservient to the improvement of the memory. We will undertake to say, that at least half the assembly left the Town Hall in perfect astonishment, that the education of the mind and control of the disposition might be safely and advantageously commenced at so early a period

of life.

We understand that great pains are taking to prepare young persons of good dispositions and sound morals for the duties of masters and mistresses, with a view to their employment in the interior. Applications have been made from some of the large stations in the mufassil for proper instructors and instructresses, and no later than yesterday a letter from Masulipatam, soliciting assistance in that way, was read in committee. The instruction and preparation of teachers must, after all, be the first duty of the able master and mistress who have been procured from England; for, however the first school may thrive under them at the Bengal Presidency, nothing of moment can be said to have been accomplished, until the means shall have been obtained for introducing the system into the interior, and spreading it throughout the native population. No adequate knowledge of the system can be imparted by books. Infant teaching is one of those sciences which must be frequently seen in full operation to be thoroughly understood, and even then it can only

be applied successfully by those whose tempers and simplicity of manner form them for the companionship of childhood. Mr. Perkins shews great readiness to instruct and assist those who may be disposed to attend the school at their own expense; and we really think, when it is considered how rapidly the desire to introduce the infant school system must spread, that intelligent young people, about to embark in the general struggle for a livelihood, cannot do better than qualify themselves for the office of teachers.

No collection was made at the examination; but the Bishop preached a sermon on behalf of the institution, at the Cathedral, on the 21st instant, at which,,we are happy to state, 1,500 rupees were collected for its support.

4. TA'Kί ACADEMY.

THIRD ANNUAL EXAMINATION.

We have repeatedly adverted with much interest to the progress of the Tákí Academy, and are persuaded that the following account of the third annual examination (which is extracted from the newspapers), exhibiting, as it does, great improvement, both in the number of pupils and in amount of proficiency, will be perused with interest by all our readers. An English seminary, with 150 scholars, in an isolated country village, speaks well for the future prospects of India.

At a time, when so much zeal and activity are displaying in the organizing of plans for the further extension of Native Education, it is particularly gratifying, as it is encouraging, to witness the success attending projects somewhat further advanced; and the pleasure is undoubtedly the greater, when this success is found in a field removed from the encouragement of European example and rivalry, and dependant almost solely on an honest apprehension by the Natives themselves of the advantages of the instruction we offer to them. The branch of the General assembly's School at Takí was visited on the 16th instant, by the Reverend Dr. BRYCE, and the Reverend Mr. MACKAY, members of the Presbytery of Calcutta, accompanied by the Reverend Mr. LACROIX, who kindly gave his valuable assistance upon this occasion, and by G. TEMPLE, Esq., of Bagandí, in whose friendly countenance and support, since its commencement, the mission has found a valuable auxiliary. Our readers are aware that the school at Tákí is mainly supported by the beneficence of the Chaudry Baboos, KALINA'TH and BYKONTONA'TH RAY, zemindars of extensive landed property in that part of Bengal. Circumstances prevented these gentlemen from being present, as usual, at this, the third annual examination of the school but the visitors were attended by Bábus BHABA NI' PRASA'D RAY, KISSENA'TH RAY, MUKARJI GHOSE, and other natives of influence, who take a lively interest in the success of the school. The attendance of grown-up villagers was also numerous; and the examination altogether appeared an event, to which a very general interest was attached.

The number of scholars attending Tákí is upwards of 150-having nearly doubled within the last three months and the manner in which they went through their examination in English Reading and Grammar, in History, Sacred and Profane, in Geography and Geometry, was truly gratifying, and highly creditable to the talents and zeal of Mr. BUSH, the teacher under the Assembly's mission. When we state, that, in the higher classes, the knowledge displayed in these various branches of literature and science was such as to give the visitors assurance that it rested on a well-laid foundation, we do but imperfect justice to both the success of the teacher, and the diligence and attention of the scholars. To appreciate these fully, we must recollect, that only three years ago, the boys of the highest class, who are now so far advanced in History, Geography, and Geometry, were ignorant even of the English alphabet. Their progress,-to those who have had an opportunity of watching it,-bas fully confirmed the aptitude of the native mind to receive instruction with a rapidity unequalled perhaps in any other part of the world. To enable them in future life to turn this knowledge to a profitable and useful account is a desideratum of the most obvious importance; and a measure, than which none more deserving of its attention can come under the consideration of the Government of India.

The Bengali and Persian schools were also examined; and the scholars in each evinced a progress in these studies alike creditable to themselves and their masters. At the close of the Examination, prizes were distributed, by the Rev. Dr. BRYCE, to those who had made the greatest proficiency, or shown the greatest attention and diligence in their several classes; and the visitation terminated in a

short address by the Rev. Dr., in which he pointed out to the Native youth the advantages of such an education as they were receiving, both as regarded present gra. tification in acquiring a knowledge of much of which they must have otherwise remained ignorant, and as qualifying them to fill a place in future life, which those who had not received the same advantages could not hope to attain. He reminded them of the great obligations they were under to their teacher Mr. Bush, for his unwearied diligence, and zeal to carry them forward; telling them, that they would best prove their grateful sense of his services by diligent attention and obedience to all the lessons he might give them; and expressing the confidence of the visitors, that, at the next annual examination, those who were now in the lower classes would be found advanced to the higher, and those in the higher, to have made a corresponding progress in the studies in which they were now engaged.

We cannot take leave of this interesting subject without adverting more particularly to the noble example set by the Choudry Bábus to their country. men, in the encouragement they give to the Takí school. It is said of the wealthier natives of Bengal, that there is nothing, of which they are more ambitious, than acquiring a "bara nám ;" and could they see but a very little way before them, they would, we are sure, be convinced, that there is no path to this distinction more direct, and now fortunately more open to them, than contributing, as KAʼLINA'TH and BYCANTANA 'TH RAY, to the progress of education among the rising generation of their countrymen. When spoken of, as they will be, with gratitude and regard by a race, rich, through their liberality, in a knowledge which circumstances denied to themselves, such patrons of education will find their names enrolled in a record that will every day more and more proclaim their title to live in the memory of after-times, as the advantages of our enlightened and paternal literature spread wider and wider over their country. In the new sources of intellectual gratification, which the instruction, now receiving, is even already opening up to the youth, every native gentleman of well-constituted and ingenious mind must recognize with pleasure the rich and immediate reward of his patronage of such institutions as the General Assembly's Schools, and every native parent must feel a pride, that his child is thus enabled to keep pace in some measure with the offspring of Europeans in the race of Literature and Science. But to the man, who is capable of looking into the future, and anticipating the fruits of this education, when the leaven shall have had time to spread over India, and shall have come to bear directly on the welfare and destinies of her population, there must open a prospect, charged with the most important features, as regards all that is one day to constitute the moral happiness and the civil liberty of this population. To give the first impulse to the machinery, that appears destined to work so great and happy a change, cannot but be honourable, and we are only surprised, that the excellent and praise-worthy example of the Choudry Bábus is not more generally followed by their wealthy and influential countrymen. The names of these truly liberal and enlightened Native Gentlemen are, by this time, known to, and we doubt not, duly esteemed by, the Church of Scotland, in aid of whose exertions to instruct the youth of India, they have stood so conspicuously forward.