Italy the ships with the black hulls of which | serve as centres of political news. Palmerston tried to frighten us, The Montenegrins are again at war turn out to be mythical. Only four with the Turks. The Mexican exare actually complete. The French pedition has disappointed visitors to the Exhibition have been French people. More troops have criticising us very freely, but as a been sent out. The civil war still rule, with singular evidence of their rages in the States. Many strange incapacity to understand us. items of news find their way into is still feverishly anxious for Rome. 'sensation' papers. The Americans The French army of occupation in are sadly afraid England should that city has been reduced. Austria offer to mediate. Their fears are is reviewing her troops-but the groundless. It seems, however, from time when kings go forth to war' the tone of their papers, that they has passed, and no note has been could endure, under some circumsounded. Klapka has retired from stances, the mediation of France. active political life. Affairs in The North is still confident of Poland are still unsettled. success, and talks as if the secession other day nine ladies were marched fires would be trampled out in a off to convents for the crime of few months, and all difficulty cease. singing hymns and reciting prayers. To our thinking the great difficulty Repressive measures are common will be after the victory—if victory in Russia. Even chess-clubs are there should be. Dr. Mackay, the broken up by imperial authority, poet, has taken Russell's post as because they have been found to Times correspondent in America. The Marriages and Deaths. MARRIAGES. Feb. 26, 1861, at Melbourne, Australia, by Rev. Isaac New, Thomas, second son of W. Langlands, Esq., to Emily, youngest daughter of Rev. G. Pritchard, formerly of Tahiti. May, 29, at George-street chapel, Nottingham, by Rev. J. Edwards, Frederick, youngest son of Mr. Henry Mantle, Hose, to Elizabeth, third daughter of the late Mr. John Leake, Annesley Grove, Nottingham, and formerly of Langar Lodge Farm, Nottinghamshire. June 8, at Battersea chapel, London, Rev.H.R.Pigott, missionary to Ceylon, to Ellen, daughter of Rev. J. E. Giles, of London. DEATHS. May 31, at Damascus, Henry Thomas Buckle, Esq., aged 40. June 10th, Rev. John Burnet, of Camberwell, in his 74th year. He was born at Perth in 1788, entered the army in early life, and for some time served in the ranks. On obtaining his discharge, he devoted his mind to religious subjects, became Independent minister of Cork, and subsequently for nearly thirty years of the Old Manor chapel, Camberwell. He was a man of robust mind, sterling integrity, and liberal sympathies." June 17, at his residence, London, Right Hon. Charles John, Earl Canning, K.G., in his 50th year. Missionary Observer. EXTRACTS FROM THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. "THE HOLY BOOK HAS BEEN GIVEN TO ORISSA," were almost the dying words of one of your native converts a few months since; uttered too with an emphasis that will not soon be forgotten by the friend that heard his grateful exclamation. He was a poor and unlettered man, but had learned to rest in that Jesus whom "the Holy Book" reveals as the only Saviour. His last words were, Lord take me to Thyself." 66 menced the distribution of the Scriptures and tracts that they had taken with them from Serampore and Calcutta. They went forth bearing precious seed, and often wept, because no fruit appeared. But although unseen, and perchance slow, the process of vegetation is a real and mighty one. After months and years of toil and prayer, the seed sown began to spring up. In the first instance only a few tender and straggling but green and hopeful "blades" could be discerned; then after longer waiting the ear; " and at length "the full corn in the ear;" this too succeeded by the gladdening increase of thirty, sixty, and a hundred fold. The first known results were from a small tract containing the Ten Commandments, which a celebrated Hindoo teacher adopted as the text book, from which he used to ex 66 It is an interesting fact that forty years ago when your missionaries first entered the province of Orissa, they were enabled to take with them the whole Bible already translated and printed in the language of the people. Thus they were favoured as few missionaries in similar circumstances have been. For this advantage they were indebted to the indefatigable labours of the late Dr. Carey. Three months after the British troops had become tri-pound to his numerous disciples the umphant in Orissa, and the Mahratta power had been subdued, that honoured servant of Christ had commenced preparations for a nobler conquest, and a more important annexation of the province than had been achieved by his countrymen in arms. He obtained an Oriya pundit of no mean celebrity, and commenced the translation of the sacred Scriptures into the language of the newly annexed province. On the 14th of October, 1803, the fort of Cuttack was stormed and taken, and on the 21st of January, 1804, Mr. Ward writes in his journal : "Brother Carey has taken a Moonshee this week to begin translating the Scriptures into the Orissa language." It is believed that Dr. Carey was the first Englishman to study the language of Orissa, and that the Oriya was the second of the languages of India into which he transIated the whole Word of God. Arriving at Cuttack on February 12th, 1822, your departed brethren Bampton and Peggs at once com great things of the law of God. 39 Pra" and "Oo" were simply abbreviations of these words. This happy thought solved the difficulty. Now they read and understood and admired. How good, how just,, how worthy of being regarded were the Ten Commandments! Some of the disciples soon became wiser than their teacher. The law was their schoolmaster to bring them to Christ. One circumstance in relation to this tract appears particularly worthy of notice. It was the fact of its possessing the holy law of God, in the very words of Scripture, which under the divine blessing rendered it so extensively useful. spent the earlier part of their lives amidst the demoralizing influences of idol-worship, will often present incidents of a painful nature, and such as to awaken the tenderest solicitude of the missionary. There has been a mingling of cloud and sunshine in the experience of your brethren at Berhampore during the past year. Mr. Goadby writes: Our usual Sabbath services have been well attended, and the word preached has repeatedly received the blessing of its Divine Author. We feel bound here to make particular mention of the faithful and earnest ministrations of our beloved native brethren. They have laboured zealously and well in their Master's cause, and many a time when listening to their powerful appeals have our hearts warmed with gratitude to the God of missions for such able co-workers in his vineyard. We pray for them fervently, and solicit the petitions of our friends at home on their behalf, for the hope for India's future rests in India's sons. Our additions from the schools have been pleasing, and we feel considerably encouraged in our various efforts for the salvation of our young people. From that hour to the present, the truths of the "Holy Book" have been gradually spreading in Orissa, and slowly but surely leavening the minds of many of its idolatrous people. Facts that are ever occuring, and which like a straw on the surface of a stream may be regarded as showing the direction of the current, prove that this is the case in some of the most secluded parts of the country, and in regions seldom or never visited by your missionaries. One of the most recent instances of the kind is that of a man, who may be called the evangelist of Goomsur. He is the leader of a little band of inquirers at Pileparda, about twelve miles from Russell Condah, who have already suffered much opposition from the heathen for the truth's sake. Until the cold season before last no The course of study pursued has missionary had ever visited this been slightly altered from past years, town, but portions of Scripture and has been conducted by an exand your tracts had found their way perienced pundit under missionary there. So familiar was the man superintendence. Regularly have referred to with the leading doctrines the scholars been examined in their of Christianity that the missionary various school duties, and repeatedly could almost have imagined he had have we been gratified with the been a native preacher. A sub-industry and progress of the elder sequent interview has shown that girls. such indeed he is, for although a Four of the girls have been weaver by trade, and entirely de-honourably married. One a young pendent upon his loom for support, he almost daily seizes upon a little time to preach the gospel. The report of his labours in this respect has been carried to nearly every village in Goomsur. BERHAMPORE. A church planted in a heathen land, and composed of members who have Girls' Asylum.-The report of the past year states: widow, who assisted in teaching the little ones, to the colporteur of Russell Condah; the others to young farmers at the new village. Three had been brought up in the school, and had endeared themselves to us by their general good conduct and christian consistency. They had also saved a sum of money by their industry, and after purchasing several things for household pur Extracts from the Forty-fifth Annual Report. 275 poses, received from Mrs. Goadby,, in pacifying the country, and putting to take to their new homes, between twenty and thirty rupees. The amount of work done under Mrs. Goadby's superintendence has been about the same as previous years. Our thanks are due to those ladies who by purchasing from the mission box have considerably aided the funds of the Society. Boys' Asylum.-Last October, six of the youths under our care were married and located at our new village, and we trust that by persevering industry, and consistent deportment, they will show that the labour expended upon them has not been in vain. During the rainy season great alarm was experienced in our christian community by the prevalence of cholera, and early one morning we were aroused by the painful intelligence that one of our number had fallen a victim to this terrible disease. Remedies which had been successful in other cases were promptly applied, but in about eight hours the poor boy died. Two of our number after having given evidence of a change of heart have been baptized and added to the church, and we are happy to state that thus far they have walked worthily of Him who has called them, we trust, unto His kingdom and glory. The course of instruction pursued has been similar to that of former years, special prominence being given to Scriptural knowledge. RUSSELL CONDAH. ALL your brethren in India feel undiminished interest in the establishment of an effective missionary station at Russell Condah, especially as it must be the base of operations for labour among the neighbouring hill tribes. It is hoped that arrangements will be made at the next Conference for the location of two missionaries at this place. The Government agency for the suppression of the Meriah sacrifice was to be discontinued on the 30th April last. Having accomplished its work down the horrid practice of offering human victims in sacrifice, the way is clear for the heralds of the cross to go up and achieve nobler triumphs for the Prince of Peace. The secular power has nobly given the aid that was necessary, and without which no European could safely have entered the country; upon its retirement it is most fitting that the opportunity should be embraced to attempt the spiritual subjugation of the people. The spread of the gospel among the Khonds will be the most effectual security against any desire for a recurrence of their former murderous practices, as well as the means of promoting their present and eternal well-being. The last Conference recommended the taking of immediate steps for the purchase of a house that was on sale at Russell Condah, and which was considered a very eligible one for missionary purposes. The secretary in forwarding the minutes to this country appended a note to the resolution as follows, "This application was, alas! too late; the house is sold." The disappointment, however, was only temporary, for since that time Captain R. M. Macdonald, the Government Inspector for the district, and a warm friend of the cause, has most generously given to the mission his bungalow at Russell Condah. It adjoins the one that was purchased a few months since for the native preachers, and the land as well as the bungalow will be a great advantage to your friends. PIPLEE. THE case of a young man mentioned as having joined the nominal christian community at Piplee is worthy of special notice. This young man gave no evidence of being a christian, but he would no longer be an idolater. Every means was employed by his friends to induce him to return to them, and on one occasion they attempted to take him by force. This was not so much to be wondered at when it is known that the consequences of his de-, brother, Sebo Patra, assisted by cision affected them almost as much Sanantani, has diligently laboured as himself. They too were made here during the year, but has not out-casts. For months they suffered the happiness to report that fruit all the social inconveniences of loss has been gathered unto life eternal. of caste, and in order to regain it, It is, however, pleasing to know they were compelled to observe the that he has secured the confidence most loathsome and abominable and esteem of many of the people. ceremonies, conspicuous among Anative gentleman residing at Bhudwhich was the burning of the young druck, in a letter to one of the misman in effigy, and the performance sionaries describes him as "zealously of his funeral rites, as if he were engaged in preaching and catereally dead, although he was living chising daily at the bazaar, or in at the time not a mile from the the market.' spot. This is but one illustration out of multitudes that might be adduced of the terrible power of caste, and the almost insuperable difficulties that it places in the way of any one becoming even nominally a christian. When such facts are considered, the matter of surprise is not that so few, but that any have the courage to break through its trammels. Converts from heathenism have literally to count all things loss for Christ. They do not, however, in all cases really suffer the loss of all things; for the after experience of many of them has been that the religion of Jesus Christ makes the best of both worlds, being profitable for the life that now is, and for that which is to come. BHUDDRUCK AND JAJAPORE. KRISHNOO PAL, the first convert of the Baptist mission, and the writer of a beautiful Bengali hymn on remembering Christ, the translation of which is well known, "O thou, my soul, forget no more," &c. was the first to preach the gospel at 66 66 Jajapore, though not regularly occupied, has not been neglected It was found imduring the year. practicable to regularly occupy both stations. The last Conference arranged that Sebo shall labour the current year at Jajapore, assisted by Sanantani; but Bhuddruck will be visited as often as practicable. KHUNDITTUR. A few months since the widow of Con It is pleasing to state, that when Sebo's mind was enlightened by the wondrous things revealed in the Bible, one of the first things he did was to explain all he knew to his heathen wife, and after explaining to her in a very lucid and interesting manner the way of salvation, he appealed to her very impressively, what profit will it be to despise such love as Christ's, and such a glorious state as heaven for this poor and deceitful world? sider, he said again, how uncertain is life, and how soon you may be called to die. O, my dear wife, put your trust in Jesus Christ. further explained to her that in becoming a christian she would have to leave her brothers and sisters of this world, but in Christ she would obtain spiritual brothers and sisters, with whom she would dwell in the bonds of heavenly union and love. At this time she offered no objection to his becoming a christian, but said that she was an ignorant and He |