resorted for the purpose of increasing the funds of their respective Societies to which they are attached. In the United States it appears that some pious farmers have devoted an acre or several acres of land to this object, and the success of the measure is thus expressed in a letter to the Board.

"Most farmers have more land than they can cultivate; and such as feel at all interested in the diffusion of Christian truth would readily give the use of an acre or two a-year for so important an object. Many would willingly contribute to prepare and cultivate the land, and to furnish teams and implements of husbandry. To some of the proprietors from whom land was obtained, we expected to pay one half of its value; but the unexpected crops sent them by a bountiful Providence were considered as a full compensation; and they declined receiving any thing from us. We cannot therefore help indulging the hope that this example will be followed by many; and that, in this and in similar ways, many thousands will be added to the funds already devoted to carry to our dying fellowmortals the good news of life and salvation."

On this communication the Board make the following remark:

"It is not to be doubted, that if some enterprising friend of missions in each country village or neighbourhood, would immediately propose to his friends and neighbours the cultivation of a missionary field, the attempt would be successful, to a greater or less extent, in almost every instance. The outlines of the plan might be somewhat like the following; viz. That a piece or pieces of good land be devoted, for the present season, to missionary purposes -that one man be appointed to see that this land be cultivated according to a plan previously agreed on

that he call on his associates for labour in the proportion which they had previously engaged to render that, when the crops are gathered, they be assigned for disposal to the person most competent to effect this

part of the business; that they be sold by an appointed day, the money remitted, the official receipt returned, and arrangements made for the next year-and so on without intermission, till the spiritual wants of the world shall be supplied."

How far such an appropriation of land in England may be practicable in the present state of agriculture we presume not to say, but we hope the hint will not be lost on our British farmers-an acre or two thus devoted may bring a blessing on the whole farm.

Afriend to the Ultra Ganges Mission

Writes to inquire, "If there are any promising youths in the Malay or Chinese schools, might not some be induced to educate them for missionaries, provided a sum could be fixed for that purpose, with leave to attach any name the donor might please to give?-similar to the native teachers in India; such to be supported by the society. A separate sum might be given, including both, to meet the benevolence of the more affluent. Would not a conspicuous insertion in the Missionary Chronicle and Register, tend to renew the attention of different societies to this important mission?"

This friend enclosed for this object a draft for One Hundred Pounds. See List of Contributions.

Another friend recommends that all parents who can afford it, should subscribe One Penny-a-week, for each child, from its birth. This, he suggests, while it augments the funds of the Society will not fail to excite the attention of the children to its great objects; and the mere circumstance of having their names recorded in the Society's Reports from their earliest years would be no small stimulus to continue them in future life. The friend who recommends this method sanctions it by his own example.

A friend to missions has favoured us with a long letter, suggesting a new device for the purpose of inereasing the funds of our Society; it

is by keeping Bees and devoting the profits to the cause. He states that in that part of the country where he resides, (Heathfield) a healthy swarm, or hive, may be purchased in March or April for 10s.; in May or June they will send forth a strong swarm; and in about twelve days after a weaker: for the reception of these, two hives and a stand for them, &c. must be provided. He calculates that at the end of the first year, the proprietor will have two stock hives, and 7s. 6d. in money (or honey and wax.) In the course of the next year, he will have four strong swarms and two weak ones, value 15s.; and at the end of the third year, he will have eight strong swarms, which, after deducting expenses, will be worth 7/ 8s. 3d. Not being acquainted with these rural affairs, we merely submit the benevolent proposal of J. P. to the consideration of our friends in the country.

Our correspondent states that the sum of 240,000. is sent out of Britain annually to purchase the produce of the Bee; all which might be retained at home if the culture of this valuable insect were duly regarded.

Departure of Missionaries.

On the 27th of February Mr. and Mrs. Massie, appointed to Madras, sailed from the Downs for that city, in the ship Pyramus, Capt. Brodie. And on the 9th of March Mr. and Mrs. Crow, appointed to Quilon, South Travancore, sailed from the Downs for Bombay, in the ship Euphrates, Capt. Meade.

We are concerned to hear of the death of Mr. John Harle, who departed this life on the 12th of August. He was formerly in connexion with the London Missionary Society, but had recently joined the brethren at Serampore.

Deputations from the British and Foreigu Bible Society, and from the London, Church, and Baptist Missionary Societies, have waited on Lord Amherst, the newly appointed

Governor General of India, to state to his lordship their respective objects, and to present to him copies of their Reports, &c. They were all favourably received.

From other Publications.

WESLEYAN MISSION.

MR. LYNCH, at Madras, states, that five natives at that station had recently been brought to the enjoyment of divine mercy, through faith in the Lord Jesus and that two more were in a very hopeful way. He adds, "our openings for Tamul preaching are truly pleasing, and our expectations greatly raised."

CAPE TOWN.

THE chapel in this town, erected by the Wesleyan Society for the use of the heathen population, was opened on the 16th of June 1822. Dr. Philip preached at three in the afternoon, from John xvii. 21. "That they all may be one," &c. The sermon was appropriate, the congregation respectable, and the collection good.

June 18. At six in the evening the house was filled with respectable Dutch inhabitants, when the Rev. J. Beck preached an excellent sermon in the Dutch language, from Luke xxiv. 47. "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached," &c. A liberal collection was afterwards made.

June 20. Mr. Smith, a Dutch missionary, from Stellenbosch; kindly preached at six in the evening, fron Hag. ii. 9. "In this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts." collection was liberal considering the wetness of the evening, which hindered the attendance of many.

The

nisters assisted, the Rev. Messrs. Moore, of Bristol; Reece and Roberts, of Bath; and R. Smith, of Kingswood ; who conducted the service with much solemnity. The three brethren are about to sail from Bristol for their stations at St. Christopher's and Jamaica. We earnestly recommend them and their wives to the prayers of our friends.

AMERICAN MISSION.

Sandwich Islands.

A LETTER from these islands speaks in terms decidedly encouraging on the present state and future prospects of the mission. The missionaries, without being aware of the preparations then making for their necessities, gave an opinion that a considerable number of prudent, tried, and faithful men, possessing high qualifications, might be advantageously employed on these islands; and they earnestly require that such aid may be

Mr. William Goodel and Mr. Isaac Bird, with their wives, have lately sailed from New York for Malta; they are intended to reinforce the Palestine mission. They preached in several of the churches in New York with acceptance, and attended several public meetings. Collections were made to the amount of 600 dollars. Numerous Tracts were given to them in English, Spanish and French, and various useful articles were presented by individuals. They embarked on board the Shepherdess.

Another account states, that Mr. Trey, as agent for the "American Society for meliorating the condition of the Jews," has formed about 100 Auxiliaries in the New England States, and the northern part of this, New York, State. He has now commenced a tour to the southward, with the same objects in view.Christian Herald, Dec. 7, 1822.

Youth.

The missionaries destined to reinforce the above mission, embarked at New Haven, in the ship Thames, Captain Closby, on the 20th of November 1822. The religious services which preceded their embarkation were calculated to excite in the friends of the missionary cause devout thanksgivings and fervent prayers Ceylon.

Letters from Ceylon contain interesting notices of souls brought, as it is hoped, from the darkness of nature and of pagan superstition into the light of the gospel. Some additions have been made to their little church; and it now contains 17 Malabars, three of whom are preachers of that gospel of which they themselves were but a little while since totally igno rant. Two of the communicants, of different castes, have given the natives an opportunity of witnessing a Christian marriage among their own countrymen.

THE object of this institution, which was commenced in 1816, is to educate heathen youths in such a manner as with subsequent professional instruction will qualify them to become useful missionaries, physicians, surgeons, schoolmasters, or interpreters; and to com

municate to the heathen nations such knowledge in agriculture and the arts, as may prove the means of promoting christianity and civilization.

In the first year, 12 were admitted. In September 1820, the number was 29; it has lately increased to 32.

Under the able instruction of the Rev. Mr. Daggett, and his faithful assistant, Mr. Prentice, the improvement of the pupils has in general been satisfactory, and in some instances remarkably good. Seventeen are thought to have given evidence of a living faith in Christ, and several others are seriously thoughtful on religious concerns; four of the members have gone with the mission to their native (the Sandwich) islands.

Penny-a-week Subscriptions, from a few Young Ladies belonging to a Boarding School, Chelsea; per Rev. E. A.

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