ment; he went back to his people, and it was feared, partially at least, to his gods; the result was his exclusion from the church. Although devotedly attached to his father, he learned that his father did not wish to see him in bis native village; he therefore ascended a neighbouring mountain and lived as an ascetic in a cave upon its summit. For several years nothing had been heard of Govinda. In a recent visit to the neighbourhood, Mr. Bailey received an application from bim through a friend for a supply of christian books. He ascertained that, though removed from that locality, Govinda is living on the brow of a mountain where he has planted a number of fruit trees, that he is not an idolater, but a worshipper of the Lord Jesus Christ, that the only books in his possession are christian books, but that the book he most studies is the Word of God, and he is still, according to the emphatic testimony of those who know him, declared to be "a disciple of Christ."

BERHAMPORE.

Mr. Goadby writes,-We have added two by baptism this year: one, a widow, who, but a few months back was living amid all the abominations of heathenism. Her only son having his mind much exercised by the reading of our christian tracts and books, resolved to break caste and cast in his lot amongst us. He did so; and his widowed mother feeling her all was gone, in the loss of her only son, resolved to follow him, and although having no sympathy with his religious feeling,to join herself to the worshippers of the unseen God. She came, and has since given pleasing evidence of a changed heart. She was received and baptized, and although at present learning the mere rudiments of christianity, we sincerely hope she will go from strength to strength in the christian course. We are grieved at having so few additions to record. The gospel has been preached faithfully sabbath after sabbath, but, although the attendance has been very good, and the attention paid cheering, we fear few are inclined to receive into their hearts the good seed of the kingdom,

and to cast in their lot with those who are striving to follow the Lamb withersoever He goeth. We trust our dear native christian friends have been growing in grace, and desire to become more perfect in the ways of the Lord. We have watched the steady progress of some with unmixed satisfaction and pleasure, and have felt truly thankful for that Divine Power which has enabled them amid the evil tendencies of their own hearts, and the leanings to sin, which a youth spent in heatherism must engender, not only to stand their ground, but to make visible advancement in holiness of life and meetness for heaven.

For many years little help has been required from this country for the support of the Asylums at Berhampore. Various causes have latterly tended to lessen the amount of local contributions, and it is feared will do so to a greater extent for the time to come. The number of Europeans in the neighbourhood is much smaller than it used to be, owing to Russell Condah being relit quished as a military station. The chaplain of the station is a puseyite, and as may be supposed, his influence is not exerted in favour of the operations of your friends. A handsome amount has always been received from Aska, but the friends there having established a school of their own, have intimated that they cannot in future render any assistance.

The Ladies' Society for promoting Female Education in the East have kindly sent to Mrs. Goadby a donation of ten pounds, and have promised a box of work, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the support of the girls' asylum. Mrs. Goadby has requested permission to appropriate the above donation for the repair of the school buildings, which were much damaged by burricanes and storms last year, one room being entirely blown down.

PADRE PELLA.

In describing her first visit to Padre Pella, Mrs. Goadby says I never saw a more romantic little place. It is entirely surrounded by rocky mountains, covered with verdure, except where the "jagged rocks" rise precipitately. Suc

cessive piles of mountains completely enclose the little flock from the jungle of heathenism around. The pretty little white chapel on a rock at the head of the village, seemed a most fit spot from which to proclaim those everlasting, unchanging truths, which will stand firm as a rock "when rolling years shall cease to move." The homes of the dear people were in general beautifully clean and neat; all bore the impress of comfort, and some even of a degree of affluence. Mr. Bailey writes, last year the harvest was very abundant, much larger than any previous one. The tanks for irrigating the land will, we hope, be completed by the next rains, and then our farm will be as well watered as any land in the district. Every journey increases our attachment to the place and the people. One of the assistant magistrates accompanied the missionaries to this place, and he expressed his highest approbation of all that he saw. He bad heard of the location, but had no conception it was so beautiful, and when we returned home in the evening he thanked us most heartily for giving him such a treat. Three services are regularly conducted on the Lord's-day, by the missionaries and native preachers alternately, in the chapel, and the services of the sabbath are, we believe, much appreciated.

On one or two occasions we have had to "warn the unruly," and " to reprove and exhort" those who have been guilty of" sins of the tongue," but with these exceptions, there has been much peace and brotherly love.

Our dear native friends here have recently been much alarmed by the frequent visits of a large tiger. One night this much dreaded animal attacked a bullock close to the house of a native christian, and the poor bullock was so injured that it died next day.

PIPLEE.

It is known that there are several very hopeful characters in the district, but none have had the courage to break through, and openly declare themselves on the Lord's side. Mr. Taylor writes, one very interesting case is that of a fisherman, who lives a few miles from Piplee. We have every reason to believe that he is truly a christian, that

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is, as far as he can be short of actually "coming out from the ungodly," and publicly confessing Christ before men. He is as familiar with our books as most of our own people, and far more so than some; and often at large testivals he has stood by us, and openly defended our preaching before assembled crowds. He frequently discusses the subject of christianity with the brahmins in his neighbourhood, and has often put them to silence. The members of his family too, are most, if not all, favourably disposed to ohristianity and one day as Damudar and Kombho entered his village, his mother met them, and in the presence of all the villagers, gave them her namaskar. She then turned to her neighbours and said, "you have often contended with my son about this new religion, now come, and say what you have to say against it before these men."

We have had the pleasure of receiving a man and his wife, who about four years ago were members of the church at Balasore, but who did things unworthy their christian profession, and were consequently excluded. They came to Piplee a year ago; and after eight months' residence among us, during which time there was an evident change in their conduct, they applied to be admitted to the fellowship of the church. In presenting their application, they manifested deep penitence as to their fall; and strong faith in the forgiving love and restoring grace of our heavenly Father. We therefore most cordially welcomed them amongst us; and have since been cheered by their consistent walk and conversation.

Our school department has somewhat improved since last year. The school-house referred to in last report has been completed, and the two schools at the station have been amalgamated,

This last act somewhat offended the prejudices of several highcaste hindoos, who have since refused to send their children because christian and mahommedan boys are allowed to attend. There are now thirty boys in attendance. The loss in this school bas, I am happy to state, been more than compensated in our newly-established school situated about two miles from Piplee. The inhabitants of "Dau

Gohira" had an interview with my christian school-master, and begged he would get the sahib to commence a school in their village, promising on their part to build a little house and keep it in repair. Such a proposition I most gladly entertained: the more gladly, because it is so difficult, in such matters, to get the people to help themselves. The school-room has been accordingly built, and now about twenty boys are in daily attendance, whose steady improvement in knowledge is very gratifying. A little while ago one of the boys refused to go as usual, to pay his devotion to the village idol; and when asked why he would not, said, "The idol is no god, but a piece of stone, and can do neither good nor harm the books we read at school say so, and so does the school-master, and I believe it." His father was greatly incensed, of course, and went to talk with the school-master about it: but the conversation only ended in the father's making the same concession. The boy is still allowed to come notwithstanding.

POOREE.

Mr. Tayler, from Piplee, spent more than ten weeks at Pooree last summer. All the missionaries in the field were engaged for several days at the Car Festival.

KHUNDITTUR.

The labours of your valued native brother Ghanushyam, stationed here last year, have been zealous and faithful.

The message of salvation has been extensively proclaimed to the heathen in this district. At a large festival, held about eighteen miles westward of Khundittur, where it was computed there were twenty-five thousand persons present, the native preachers were exceedingly interested with a youth of brahminical descent, not more than twelve or fourteen years of age, who surprised and delighted them by the extent of his religious knowledge, and by the deep attention and manifest feeling with which he listened to the word. When something was said against the gods, he did

not care, he said, to hear more on that subject; he was convinced that they were vanity and a lie. "Let me hear more," he said, "about Jesus Christ." A wise and excellent remark, and one to which every experienced christian will respond. All the brethren stated that they had never met with such a young person before. For four days they remained at the festival, and each day with unwearied attention did be listen to the word, and converse with the preachers. A week or two later they met with him again at a market, and the interest he expressed was undiminished, but his father was violently opposed. Who can tell on how many youthful hearts in this heathen land the Spirit of God may be working.

CHAGA.

The state of Chaga is encouraging both as to religious and secular matters. Several hopeful additions have been made to the nominal christian community.

One of the missionaries writes,Shortly after sending our last report, Muddhoo Bearer with his wife and brother renounced idolatry and united with the christians. He is a thoughtful and sensible man, but has not made all the religious progress which we should be thankful to report. Muddhoo while a heathen was employed as cow keeper to the rajah of Athgur, and an interesting story is told of his joining our christian people. When the rajab's son, who is a wild, reckless young man, heard of the step Muddhoo had taken, he was very angry that one who had been employed in their service should join the hated sect, he therefore planned an attack on the whole christian village, which was to take effect on a particular evening, and directed the instruments of his injustice and cruelty to be ready. It is understood that the rajab attempted in vain to dissuade the son from his purpose, telling him it was true enough they were christians, but he had nothing else against them; they paid their rent as well as any of his ryots, and indeed better; and that if he got into trouble with the com missioner, through any unprovoked attack on them, he should not be able to say anything on his behalf. Some

but he found that the way of transgressors was hard. His mother and brother (who are consistent members of the church) for a time sorrowed for him as dead; and many prayers were offered, that if the wanderer were not beyond the reach of hope the mercy of God might meet with him. Far away from all who cared for him, afflicted in body and wounded in spirit, he read in his loneliness the parable of the prodigal son, and as he read he wept bitterly. "I am that prodigal, thought he, and like him I will return." Great was the joy of his widowed mother on the day that he was welcomed home; but greater on that day when he was admitted by baptism into the church of God. Jugoo Roul baptized him and it | was the first time he had administered the sacred ordinance. Before baptizing him he said "Dear brother, thou hast for many days been a wanderer in the ways of sin; but by the grace of the Holy Spirit thou hast seen thy folly: thou hast repented, and hast with the heart believed on Christ. Now thou art his disciple, and according to his command, I baptize thee."

It is pleasing to state that three of those added are sons of native ministers. Many friends will rejoice to know that Sutyanund, the youngest son of Gunga Dhor, is one of the number. Our aged friend has been sorely exercised on account of the wickedness of some of his children, and while gratefully adoring the grace that has made with him " an everlasting covenant ordered in all things and sure," he has had to say with David, "Although my house be not so with God." His joy was great on account of his son's baptism, and in the discourse which he delivered on the occasion, he addressed his son and the other candidates in a very affectionate and appropriate manner. Sadanund Rout, the son of Pursua, is another of "the children of the kingdom" added during the year; and Nathan Mahantey, the eldest son of Damudar is the third; in a brief address delivered before his son's baptism, Damudar spoke in a very feeling and affecting manner, of the holy joy that

pervaded his heart as he saw his firstborn standing on the water's brink ready to confess his Lord. A goodly number of the children of native christians have been among those whose hearts the Lord has opened.

Mr. Buckley, in his report of labours in the jungles west of Cuttack, states,I was much encouraged when preaching in Ungool, with the knowledge some of our hearers manifested of christianity. Especially did my heart go out after two men who seemed not far from the kingdom of God. I told them that our object was to tell them about sin and salvation, and inquired if any of them could explain to me what sin was. One man at once replied, 'sin is the transgression of God's law.' I was delighted to hear such an answer in a place where the missionary's voice was then heard for the first time, for I was sure that he had not learned that sentiment from any heathen shastre, but from the word of God. When one of the speakers referred to the lawless practices of their gods, making special mention of the wickedness of Brumha, the same man said, ah, that is in "the Destroyer of Delusion," referring to a popular tract by Mr. Stubbins. "The Destroyer of Delusion," said another, that means that there are delusions in the mind, and that it destroys them. A very good explanation I thought. It was 8 very exciting scene when tracts were distributed; and I have never been at any place where so many tracts have been asked for by name. This would have been very encouraging if it had been a place frequently visited, but was especially interesting as we were there for the first time. all we saw and heard we were led to believe that light is spreading through these jungles, and were stirred up to call upon God for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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The Report also contains interesting references to the Asylums at Cuttack, the Mission College, Printing Office and othersubjects, but want of space prevents the insertion of further extracts.