A BRIEF VIEW PROTESTANT MISSIONS A O N G THE T A M U L I A N S OF THK |«alitaH Souttietn i-nttfa. Janvarv 1, 1844. MADRAS: PBINTED by P. E. EUKT. AMERICAN MISSION PRESS. 1844 . f^AJIfES OF FSOTBSTAXT MlSSIOXARtES LOCATED IX TUE SEVERAL DISTRICTS OF THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY AND IN NORTB CEYLON, ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY. The following abbreviations are employed for the sake of brevity. S. P. G. C. M. S, W. M.S. L. M. S. A. B. F. M. A. B. M. F. C. S. M. G. M.S. Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Church Missionary Society. Wesleyan Missionary Society. London Missionary Society. American Board of Foreign Missions. American Baptist Mission. Free Church of Scotland’s Mission, German Missionary Society. Madras. \ Rev. J. Anderson, Rev. F. Balett, \ Rev. J. Braidwood, m. a. vRev. R. Carver, \ Rev. J. J. H. Elouis, Rev. J. H. Gray, b. a. \ Rev, R. D. Griffith, \ Rev. S. Hardey, Mr. P. R. Hunt, — Rev. S. Hutchings, m. a. \ Rev. R. Johnston, Rev. A. Leitch, \ Rev. E. Lewis, \Rev. W. Porter, \Rev. J. Roberts, — Rev. J. Scudder, m. d. \ Rev, W. Taylor, Rev. J. Tucker, B. D. Rev. F. D. W. Ward, m. A. \Rev. M. Winslow, m. a. Tanjore. Rev. H. Bower, Rev. T. Brotherton, a. B. " Rev. C. Kohlhoffi Rev. J. C. Kohlhoff', Rev. F. H. W. Schmitz, F. C. S. M. G. M. S. F. C. S. M. S. P. G. C. M. S. C. M. S. W. M.S. W. M. S. A. B. F. M. A. B. F. M. F. C. S. M. L. M. S. L. M. S. L. M. S. W. M. S. A. B. F. M. S. P. G. C. M. S. A. B. F. M. A. B. F. M. S. P. G. S. P. G. S. P. G. S. P. G. S, P. G. Tranqnebnr. Rev. Hendrick Corder, G. M. S. Rev. Charles Ochs, G. M. S. Michael Schwarz, G. M. S. IKegapatam and Manargoody. \ Rev. P. Batchelor, W. M. S. Rev. T. Cryer, W. M. S. Triehinopoly. \ Rev. W. Hickey, S. P. G. PRIKGETOIT h£C. SEP 18 bO THBOLOGIGii.L MADRAS CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTOR AND MISSIONARY RECORD. Vol, I. JANUARY, 1844. No. 8. TO THE EDITORS OF THE MADRAS CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTOR. Pear Brethren, — In compliiince with your kind request, and in answer to the expressed wishes of others who were present on the occasion, I send to you, for insertion in tlie “Instructor,” the Historical and Statistical parts of my .Address recently delivered at the Scotch Kirk. Tiie article is prepared with great care as to accuracy of statements ; the information having been generously afforded by friends with whom I have corresponded, and gathered from the last Reports of the several societies whose agents occupy this part of the mis- sionary field. It may be thought that the picture is too bright. My object has been to say all that truth will allow of an encouraging nature. If any indi- vidual be disposed to hold up to public view the other and darker side, no one surely can object. I can only wish that your readers may be as much gratified with perusing as I have been with collating and recording these proofs of God’s merciful interposition in behalf of this idolatrous nation. If that ob- ject be secured, neither their time nor my labour will have been expended in vain. Yours truly, F. D. W. Ward. ON MISSIONARY E.NCOUR AGF.MENTS IN SOUTHERN INDIA. The Historical and Statistical parts of a Missionary Address, delivered in tho Scotch Kirk on the evening of October 3, 1843. BY THE REV. V. D. W. WARD, M A. AMERICAN MISSIONARY- Had I selected as the theme of my remarks this evening a subject the opposite of that I have chosen, the task of its discussion would be comparatively light- Did I suppose it would he for general interest, or practical benefit, to hold up to your view the dark rather than the bright side of the picture— No. 8. b3 394 CN MISSIONARY ENCOURAGEMENTS Janu&rjr to dwell on the difcouraging rather than the encouraging features of the missionary cause in this part of India, I should be able to occupy the time usually allotted to an exercise like the present, with but little effort in arranging appropriate argu- ments and facts- That the picture has a dark side is but too painfully true ; and I am far from saying that its presentation is at all times undesirable and injurious. It is a truth to which we cannot close our eyes, that visible success, answering to anticipations early formed and fondly cherished, has not attend- ed efforts long and laboriously made, to turn the minds and hearts of this people from an attachment to their vain philoso- phy, and senseless idols, and superstitious rites and ceremonies, to a reception and practice of the “truth as it is in Jesus." But dark and melancholy though the prospect be, I cannot think that there is nought to cheer and encourage. Facts, numerous and undeniable, are against the gloomy conclusion of the dis- appointed Abbe, “That God has predestinated the Hindus to eternal reprobation, and that there is no human possibility of converting them to any sect of Christianity.” Did the writer mean to place the human in opposition to the Divine pos- sibility’, then would there be no objection to his conclusion ; but we understand him to mean that man cannot and God mill not convert the Hindus, and that therefore their state is hopeless; they being beyond the pale of His mercy, and doomed to feel the weight of His eternal displeasure. Sad conclusion ! But is it true ? AVe answer without hesitancy, it is not AVe believe that this land is not wholly forsaken of God, but that He still careth for it, and that as He has partially, BO He will yet extensively, yea universally, water it with the dews of His grace ; that “ the wilderness and solitary place shall be glad, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose.” That our faith may be strengthened, and our hearts en- couraged, let us this evening take an imaginary tour through the Tamil Missionary Stations south of this Presidency, and learn as far as we can w’hat has been done, and what is now in progress for the spiritual benefit of the people. Let us ascertain also what views are entertained by the missionaries themselves of their present position and future prospects. IX 60UTHKEX INDIA 396 While thus journeying, it may be well for us to keep before our minds tmo important conxiderations. The first of which is, that Christianity, in its aggressive movements upon the Hindus of this Presidenc)’, has obstacles to contend with of an extraordi- nary character ; I mean such as it has not been called upon to encounter in any country where it has obtained a firm footing. These are, the language, caste, deep laid and long cherished errors in theology, ethics and philosophy, and false views of Christianity. ])id time allow I might dwell upon each of these, and show that while Christianity in South India possesses a great advantage in the protection of an enlightened Christian govern- ment, as also the general countenance of those who occupy positions of influence and power, it has disadvantages in the several points named, that did not oppose it in the Islands of the South Sea, in Africa, in the West Indies, or among the tribes of the North American Indians. Slower progress, in view of these obstacles, must be looked for here than in those lands. And again let us remember that the Spirit of the Lord, to whose regenerating and sanctifying influences we are indebted for all the good that ever has been or ever can be effected, acts, as a general rule, through that divinely appointed medium, the truth as it is revealed in the Gospel. Wherever we see that truth withheld, the prospect darkens, “My people perish for lack of knowledge” — “Sanctify them through thy truth, thy w'ord is truth.” On the other hand when w'e see truth making progress, gaining a lodgement in the minds and memories of the people, hope revives, faith strengthens, and the ear is open with ardent expectation to hear the sigh of the convicted and the song of the converted soul. Before the sower is allowed to scatter the seed, we do not look for a harvest, no not for a leaf or shoot ', but where that seed is broad-cast, though much may fall by the w'ay-side, or on the rock, or among thorns, yet we confidently believe that a few grains at least, and it may be that many, will fall on good ground and bring forth fruit. Having gone forth on our tour of observation, w’e arrive first at Tanjore, the oldest mission station (Tranquebar, which is now almost vacant, excepted) in Southern India. This mission was established by the Rev. 0- F. Schwartz in the year 1773- During fifty years its limits were very extensive, reaching even to S96 OT? MISSIONARY RNCOU PwVGEMENTi JftQUA 17 Tinnevelly. But these out-stations having been formed into separate missions, Tanjore city and the immediately adjoining vil* lages, are to be considered alone. Here we find the oldest European, and the oldest Native ministers in Southern India — the Bev. J II. Kohlhofl', now in his 82d year, and the Rev- Gnanapragasam, (ordained by Jlr. Schwartz) now in the 94th year of his age- Inquiring as to the state of Christianity, we find that there are in Tanjore city 1,077 Protestant Christians — a seminary for the training of Native catechists and schoolmasters — an orphan school for Native Christian children, 120 in num- ber — three schools in the fort for heathen children, and various other schools in the suburbs of the city. There are also belong- ing to this station 5 >ix country village’ circles, the first has ten villages — the second, four — the third, twelve — the fourth, tight — the fifth, eight — the sixth, three — most of which are now under efficient superintendence. The total number of souls belonging to the Tanjore Jlission, who are baptized, amounts to 3,261. Tiie recent arrangement whereby different villages and schools have been apportioned off to different missionaries, who live in their midst (as is the case in Tinnevelly) instead of being left to the general superintendence of missionaries stationed in Tanjore city, promises the most happy results. Discouragements are felt and expressed, while at the same time, in the language of one who resides in Tanjore city, “the kingdom of Christ is evidently progressing in our midst.” Leaving Tanjore we must stop for a little time at Negapa- tam. Here we find a missionary of the Wesleyan Society, devoted to a variety of duties in the Native and the Eng- lish languages; a head Native school containing at present 15 youths in course of instruction for usefulness in the church — the same institution having already furnished six Native young men who are now in the employment of the mission — an English school of 45 lads, a part of whom are Brahmins; a Native girls’ school of 70 children, 12 of whom are boarders; a Sabbath school attended by about 80 children, some of whom are heathens ’, and a number of free schools, in all of which the Scriptures are mainly taught. These institutions, to- gether with an English service on Sabbath evening, four Tamil services on the Lord’s day, and preaching weekly among the 1644 IN SOUTHERN INDIA S97 villages, engage the attention of the missionary and his Native assistant. Calling at Manargoodt/ and Melnallam we find a missionary of the same denomination who will point us to 1 J schools under his direction, containing about 425 pupils, who attend upon the means of instruction with gratifying punctuality and diligence. He will tell us that “the congregations to which the word of eternal life has been preached have been well attended and not without good effect upon some and fin.illy we shall hear from him this significant language ; “when land is first brought under cultivation its produce may be but little, but that very cultiva- tion prepares it for yielding a greater increase ; thus though our present visible success may be but small, yet we are led to believe that the present means employed are preparing the way for more effective cultivation.” Passing farther south we come to Trichinopoh/. Here we meet with a missionary of the “Gospel Propagation Society," who will inform us that his station includes a congregation of 250 adults and 12J children ; that two services in Tamil are held on Sundays, and two on week days ; that the attendance on Sab- bath mornings is on an average 185, and the number of commu- nicants 50 ; and that he is happy in being able to sa}’ that he has received much encouragement in his ministrations among the members of his congregations and the people — there being but few in that large town and its suburbs, who are not to some extent acquainted with Christianity. Soon after leaving Tiichinopoly we enter the extensive, popu- lous and fruitful district of Madura- Here we will make a brief pause. Ten years since there was not a European mis- sionary resident in that district. At that period such was the feeling towards Christianity and its promulgators, that when the senior member of the American 51ission, soon after his arrival in the city of Madura in 1836, attempted to address an assem- bly of people on education, he was so boisterously and violently opposed, that he was compelled to stop his discourse, and flee to his dwelling for protection from the populace. E'er a considera- ble peiiod nothing could be done, so strong was the opposition, and so determined were the priesthood that Christianity should gain no fooling there- Reports of a kind that would excite a 598 OK MISSIONARY ENCOURAGEMENTS Jaousrr smile at their absurdity, did they not pain us by their falsehood, were industriously circulated, as to the motives that induced the missionaries to enter the district, and the object they hoped to secure- But now how changed ! In that capacious room — an apartment of the palace of the ancient King Triinilanaig — where on the occasion mentioned the missionary ^ras silenced and driven by the mob to his dwelling, I have seen assembled at one time 1,000 pupils under the daily care of the same missionary, who were then being examined in the Bible and connected branches of study, and this in the presence of the English resi- dents. and the most respectable and influential Natives of the city. Without dwelling upon facts which passed under my own obser- vation while a member of that mission, I Avould notice its present state as given in the last report. Thei'e are five large stations connected with the American IMission, and three stations (one only occupied by an English missionary) connected with the S- P. G. F. P. At the five stations there are erected com- modious and neat edifices for religious worship. There are under instruction, In the Seminary, in which bo.ard and clothing as well as education are gratuitous, 4 Bn^ s’ Free Boarding Schools, 2 Girls’ do. do. - - 2 English Da}' Schools, . _ . 85 Free Tamil Boys’ Schools, - - - 7 do. do. Girls’ do. . . _ Of those who can read and are daily studying " and committing to memory the Bible, 30 Pupils. 134 34 120 3453 200 II U II u u 2000 There are about 80 members in all the churches. A letter I have lately received from an esteemed friend at Dindigul contains tills statement : “On an average there have been during the past six years 20 schools and 500 scholars- Our boarding and select schools now contain 80 more, who are under the immediate watch of the missionary and of all these it may be affirmed that they have at least the leading facts and doc- trines of Christianity lodged in their memories- Granting that our schools retain their scholars but three years, then here are 1 ,000 children gone forth with a knowledge of the elements of that 1044 . IN SOUTHERN INDIA 399 Gospel which is the power of God unto salvation to all that believe ; and however this may be buried up in tlie rubbish and obscured by the gross darkness of heathenism, yet simply looking at these facts, and remembering the Divine assurance, that the word of God shall not return void, I see ample room for en- couragement.” Another member of that mission stationed at Sivagunga says, “Five years since, as I passed through this place I could not get a boy to come near enough to receive a tract or even a small copper coin. Now we have 250 who come to our house to be examined in their studies, and within a few months past 28 girls, from heathen families, have been admitted into the free schools.” Leaving Madura we next enter the well known and deeply interesting district of TiuneveUij, a section of country cele- brated in Christendom, as that in which Christianity has won some bright trophies, and as being the residence of one of the ablest and most devoted and most successful of modern mis- sionaries. To name him were unnecessary. The means set on foot by that devoted labourer, and his colleagues, were eminently blessed even in their day ; nor have they been allowed to remain ineifective in the hands of those uho have succeeded them in the missionary office. The missions in the district are now in charge of missionaries connected with the C. M. Society, and the S. P. G. F. P. Of the former there are eight, and of the latter live. The united statistics as near as I can obtain them are as follows ; Villages under Christian direction, . . _ 445 Baptized persons, 12,000 Number of Schools, - - - - - - 180 Youth under instruction, ( of both sexes,) - - 6,000 There are also many thousands of persons, who though not baptized, are in a course of instruction and preparation for the reception of that ordinance. These are termed catechumens, of these the number is not far from 20,000. To suppose that all thus connected with the church are devout, spiritually minded Christians, were to deceive ourselves- Such an idea is not entertained by the missionaries ; but it would be equal- ly self-deceptive and injurious to deny that a happy reforma- 400 ON MISSIONARY ENCOURAGEMENTS January tion has been effected and is still in progress in that district One who has lately passed some weeks, surveying carefully those stations.remarked to me but a few days since, that ‘‘language could hardly describe the blessed change there in progress. Heathenism is evidently on the decline, and the time is apparent- ly near when the whole agricultural population will be evange- lized.” We must not leave this region without calling at Nagercoil and Net/oor, where we shall hear from missionaries of the London ^lissionary Society accounts that will rejoice our hearts and con- strain us to exclaim, '■'■whal wonders God hath wrought." I have been a delighted hearer from the lips of one of the oldest mem- bers of the former mission — one who for twenty years has not been at any one time more than 100 miles from his station — glowing accounts of the changes that have transpired since he was first sent to that spiritually desolate region. "Where all was a waste wilderness, now are to be seen gardens of the Lord with many trees of Jehovah’s planting, bearing plentiful and rich fruit. At Nagercoil we shall be informed that there are under the di- rection of the missionaries of the London Missionary Society, Congregations, .70 "Villages, - -- -- - - 219 Families, - -- -- -- - 2370 Individuals, ------- 7212 Church Members, -----_ gjs Candidates for Baptism, ----- 94 Members of Bible Classes, ----- 636 Schools for B 03 S, ------ 103 Scholars, - -- -- -- - 4376 Schools for Girls, ------ 29 Scholars, - -- -- -- - 757 The missionaries speak of themselves as much encouraged in their work- I>Iuch attention is given to schools, to Bible classes and regular visits to the village congregations, and they are allowed to reap the fruit of their labours in witnessing a gradual increase of intelligent and active piety in the church. Had we time to traverse the whole of the Travancore district, we should find it pleasant to visit Trivandrum, Quilon, Alep- ple, Cochin and Trichoor, at which places we should meet with 1844 IN SOrTHKKN INDIA 401 the ngents of three English Jiissionary Societies diligently em- ployed in communicating Divine truth. Turning our faces northward we at length reach Coimbatore where we find two missionaries of the L. Society labouring abundantly in preaching, in schools containing 763 scholars, and in extensive itineracy ; the church contains 23 members, exclusive of mission families, ‘‘many of whom are evidently in- creasing in grace and love.” Connected with this centre station are six oul-siatioiis, at which Native teachers are placed, and from which truth, as spoken by the living preacher, and as contained in the Bible and in Tracts, goes forth far and wide. Returning by the way of Salem, we find the missionary of that station, also an agent of the London ilissionary Society, report- ing, as connected with his Orphan Boarding and Day Schools, 800 pupils ; and, though meeting with no little to tiy his pa- tience and exercise his faith, faint yet pursuing. In a let- ter lately received from him he uses the following language, “In this place there are some, I am thankful to say, who love the Lord in sincerity; who are, I trust, truly converted, and who walk steadily in the narrow way that leadeth to eternal life. Some of my Native assistants are pious, active and successful in bringing a few persons out of heathen darkness to the blessed light of the Gospel. Most of the people in connection with my church evince love and zeal for the Lord’s cause. They try hard to collect something for the Bible and Tract Societies, as also for the Native Philanthropic Society, established among us. The children of our Orphan Boarding Schools give every pice they obtain, voluntarily to the above Societies. They have made a gveat effort to send a donation to China, for which purpose they had determined to give up their breakfast every morning, which however we reduced to once a week to prevent their injuring their health." The last places, we will visit this evening, are Combaconum, yi yaveram and Cuddalore, which lie in the direct route to Tan- jore, but were passed by on our downward tour as we wished to call first at the oldest station. At Combaconum we find two devoted missionaries — one in connection with the Gospel Pro- pagation, and the other the London ^Missionary Society. I must omit details as to the former and only remark of the latter, that No. o. c.S 402 ON MISSIONARY ENCOUR AOKMKNTS Jaijuarv* lie presents to ns a view of lils Xalice c/itirc/i (nul cougregn- tio», of his .stalui Divine Sci'iiccs (20 during each week), of the Bazaar and utrcet preaching wliich is constant, of Ills countri/ preaching wliich is extensive, and has led to the distribution of upward of 10,000 Tamil, 'relugu, and Hindustani Tracts, and about 2,000 single Gospels and portions of the Scripture during the year is full of interest. At Maijaveram Ave find an agent of the Church Missionary Society having under his care a Native church, containing twenty coniniunieants and forty baptized per- sons, five schools, connected with which are two hundred and four pupils. At Cuddalure we meet with a missionary under the di- rection of the S. 1*. G- F. P. who, amid many discouragements, is devoting his time to the spiritual benefit of those around him- Passing through the Tondinian Rajah’s dominions we meet Avith the agents of the Indian Jlissionary Society, avIio have in charge seven stations, the largest and most important of Avhich is Poodoocottah, Avhich is in care of John David Pillay, formerly connected Avith Mr. lihenius at Palamcottah. The attendance on the preaching of the Avord at the several stations is very cheering, and there are forty-six regular communicants. There are five schools in connection AvIth the mission, at Avhich there is an average attendance of thirty children. Having returned to the city of our residence, it may not be amiss to cast a glance around and rapidly survey Avhat is here in progress. IMadras is occupied liy the missionaries of six societies — fifteen in number — thirteen of aaIioiu are devoted, as their main pursuit, to the instruction of the Natives either by teaching in English, or preaching in the vernacular languages, and two are pastors of English congregations. The Avhole number of Native «-ommunicauts is three hundred and thirty. The number of youtli of both sexes, under Chiistian instruction, two thousand; seven Native young men are in a course of study for the ministry. 'I’hrough the medium of schools, of Bibles and Tracts distributed by catechists and at the dwellings of the missionaries, and especial- ly through the Gospel declared from the pulpit on the Sabbath and other occasions, a vast amount of truth is brought before the Native mind ; but Avho of us Avill not say that this city demands, and has a right to far more of mi.ssionary strength than has yet been granted to it. i&44. IN’ ^nUTHEKX INDIA 403 We have thus visited 20 missionary Gelds- We meet with .'»0 European missionaries, not far from 800 sehools, containing not less than 30,000 pupils; thousands are recorded as the disciples of C'hrist, many of whom “adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour.” The Scriptures and Christian hooks are gaining an extensive circulation, by whose pages and by the voice of the living teacher, truth, which through the Spirit is mighty to the p/ulling down of the strongholds of error and sin, is going forth conquering and to conquer ! Had we time to take a short excursion west and northward, we should Gnd it truly plca.sant to visit Chittoor, Bangalore, Xellore, and Bellary, where missionaries of several societies are vigorously employed in disseminating Divine truth. 'J'his, ho>v- ever, we cannot for want of time do, and besides this we con- templated a view of Tamil missions only. What impression does such a tour of observation leave upon our minds ? Is any one disposed to say, “all this is very fair, but how many of these professed Christians are spiritual minded and devoted to the cause of their Redeemer?” I reply, vianif, without doubt, are not- Of many it can be said “ye have a name to live and are dead. Ye have been baptized with water, but never with the Spirit " But making large allowances for hypocrites and self- deceivers, the list is still long of those who — in the opinion of judicious pastors who watch them from day to day — give evidence that they live a life of faith, and bring forth fruits meet for repentance- Every missionary can point to a fern and some to many, who feel the obligation to '''glorify God in their bodies and their spirits." They have not the energy, the enterprise, the boldness of a European — and why? not, as a matter of course, because their '•‘‘hearts are not right in the sight of God " Effeminacy is natural to the Hindu, and it would be unwise to expect in him the same traits that we look for in the inhabitant of a temperate region- flaking all possible deductions, enough remains, Christian fnends, to excite our gratitude, to awaken encouragement, and to constrain us to labour and pray in hope- It is a cause of grief that the number of missionaries in this Presidency is so small, compared with the wants of its crowded population- It is a source of regret that so few are able to 40l ON MORAI. KVIDENCE. Jamiitrr communicate religious truth to the people in their own tongue with readiness and power. It is a cause of sorrow that a Rhenius, a Knight, a Reid, a Smith, a Miiller, and others, are called away in the midst of growing usefulness; and that so many are com- pelled from a failure of health to seek a more salubrious clime- It is a cause of lamentation that the members of the Native church are so defective in knowledge, and in disinterested devotion to God. It is a source of pain that caste, with its withering influ- ence, is still in the Native church, and that many who ought to be free men in Christ, are in bondage to heathen superstitions and unchristian observances of “times and seasons.” When we con- sider these things, we grieve, w'e mourn. But, on the other hand, when we compare Southern India now, with its state thirty years ago ; when we contemplate the interest felt in its behalf by the Christians of Great Britain and America ; when we view the array of means now in efficient operation ; when w'e consider the change of feeling and action in many of those who are in the high places of power and influence, — when these things gain our attention, the prospect brightens, hope revives; and while we pray ‘■'■Lord, revive thy work," we confidently await Ilis speedy appearance, who is “God over all, blessed forever.” “Even so, come. Lord Jesus !” Hadtira. \ Rev. J. K. Best, ■S. P. G. \Rev. H. CheiTy, A. B. F. .M. - Rev. N. M. Crane, A. B. F. M. ~ Rev. R. 0. Dwight, A. B. F. M. V Rev. J. J. Lawrence, m.a. A. B. F. M. \ Rev. C. P. Muzzy, A. B. F. M. Mr. A. North, A. B. F. M, \ Rev. W. Tracy, m. x. A. B. F. M. Tinnevelly. ■ Rev. C. Blackman, C. M. S. Rev. R. Caldwell, a. b. 8. P. G. Rev. A. F. Ceemmerer, 8. P. G. Rev. E. Dent, C. M. 8. Rev. J. Dewasagayam, C. M. 8. Rev. G. Y. Heyne, 8. P. G. Rev. S. Hobbs, C. M. 8. Rev. H. Hobbs, C. M. 8. Rev. C. E. McLeod, 8. P. G. \Rev. G. Pettitt, C. M. S. ^ Rev. E. Sargent, C. M. S. Rev. P. P. Schaffter, C. M. 8. Rev. J. Thomas, C. M. 8. Rev. J. T. Tucker, C. M. 8. Travancore. Rev. J. Abbs, L. M. 8. Rev. B. Bailey, C. M. 8. Rev. H. Baker, C. M. 8. Rev. H. Baker, Junior, C. M. 8. Rev. J. Chapman, C. M. 8. Rev. J. Cox, L. M. 8. Rev. H. Harley, C. M. 8. Rev. J. Hawksworth, C. M. 8. Rev. C. Hubbard, 8. P. G. Rev. C. Mault, L. M. 8. Rev. C. Mead, L. M. 8. Rev. J. T. Pattison, L. M. 8. Rev. J. Peet, C. M. 8. Rev. J. Russell, L. M. 8. Rev. J. C. Thomson, L. M. 8. Rev. J. Whitehouse, L. M. 8. Coimbatore. \ Rev. W. B. AddU, L. M. S. Salem. \ Rev. J. Ml Lechler, L. M. S. Combaconum. Rev. V. D. Coombes, 8. P. G. \ Rev. J. E. Niramo, L. M. S. Slayaveram. ^ Mr. J. C. Taylor, C, M. S. Cuddalore. ^ Rev. J. Guest, S. P. G. Bangalore. "NBev. E. Crisp, L. M. ?. \ Bcv. J. Garrett. W. M. S, Bev. T. Haswell, tv. M. S. Rev. J. A . Regel, L. M. .S. Rev. B. Bice, L. M.S. Rev. J, Sewell, L. M, S. Bellary. Rev. S. W. Flavel, « L. M, S, Mr. S. Sampson, L. M. S. Mr. J. Shrieves, L. M. S. Rev. W. Thompson, L. M. S. \ Rev. J. S. Wardlaw, m. a. L. M. S. Mysore. Rev. C. Campbell, L. M. S. Mr. P. J. Jelly, L. M. S. Rev. M. T. Male, W. M. S. Masnllpatam. ''Rev. B. T. Noble, C. M. S. VRev. H. W, Fox, C. M. S. Vizagapatam. Rev. W. Dawson. L. M. S. Rev. J. Gordon, L. M. S, Rev. J. Hay, m. a. L. M. S. Rev. R. I). Johnston, L. M. S. \ Rev. E. Porter, L. M. S. Wellore. \ Rev. S. S. Day, \ Rev. J. VanHousen, A. n. M. A. B. M, JalTna Vistrict, Worth Ceylon. * \Bev, . tv ^ Adley, C. M. S — • Rev, , O, . H. .\pthorp, A. B. F. .M. Rev. E, , Cope, A. B. F. M. — -> Rev. J. R. Eckard, A. B. F. M. 'N. Rev. J. Jolinston, C. M.S. Rev. B. C. Meigs, A. B. F. ’ M. Mr. F. S. Minor, A. B. F. M. ^Rcv. P. Percival, tv . M.S \ Rev. , D . Poor, A. B. F. 'm. Rev. J. C. Smith, A. B. F. M. — Rev. L. Spaulding, A. B. F. fif. Dr. N, tVard, A. B. F. M. Rev, . S. tVhittlesey, A. B. F. M. — Rev. R. , Wyman, A. B. F. M. Note Since writing the within article, I have had the pleasure of meeting one of the German Missionaries from Tranquebar, who informs me that there are 1200 nominal Christians in that district, and 1 5 Schools in operation, con- taining about 500 pupils. He speaks discouragingly of the sta^ of vital godli- ness in the Native Church. Note . — The limited time allowed for the address forbade my brineing to notice the Missionary Stations of the American Board and other Societies in Jaffna, Ceylon. For nearly thirty years Missionary operations have been there prosecuted with zeal, energy and eminent .success. Many have been brought to a saving knowledge of the truth, and many have died with a song of triumph on their lips.