10. The President, or, in case, also, to correspond with such gentlemen, in various parts of the State, as may be likely to take an active part in the diffusion of the Sacred Scriptures; with the view of inducing them to use their best exertions to establish Auxiliary Bible Societies, in various parts of the Country, to co-operate with this as the parent institution.

of his absence or disability, either of the Vice-Presidents, shall have power, at the request of any three managers, to call a general meeting of the Society at any time; of which notice shall be given in at least two of the public papers of this City, and at least four weeks previous to the said meeting.

14. No officer of this Society shall ever receive a pecuniary compensation for his services.

12. Two thirds of the members of this Society may make alterations in this Constitution, when it may be expedient; except that the third article shall be unchangeable.

13. At every meeting of the Society each member shall be entitled to one vote, and no more, whatever may be the amount of his subscription.

And then the meeting adjour

The Society proceeded to the THE state of religion at Cape election of managers, in confor- Town appears to be encouraging, mity with the fourth Article of especially among the soldiers.the said Constitution; where- Mr. Thom preaches to them upon, the Reverend John Buch- with great acceptance and useanan was elected President; the fulness; and they have addresRev. J. D. Blair and Jacob sed a letter to the Directors, Grigg, Vice-Presidents; the Rev. earnestly requesting that he may John H. Rice, Corresponding continue at the Cape as their Secretary; William Munford, stated minister. No sooner had Recording Secretary; Samuel he landed, than a quantity of Greenhow, Treasurer; and Ar- books, to the value of nearly chibald Blair, William Mayo, 2006., which he took out of InRobert Quarles, George Watt, dia, were purchased by the solthe Reverend John Bryce, Wil-diers, many of whom are of the liam Fenwick and Alexander 93d regiment, (Scots HiglandM Rae, the seven other managers.

Resolved, that it he enjoined on the managers of this Institution, and recommended to the members generally, to furnish themselves with subscription papers, and use their best endeavors to procure subscribers; and

ers).

Mr. Milne, the intended assistant of Mr. Morrison, with Mrs. M. who had arrived safely at the Cape, sailed from thence for the Isle of France on the 26th of January.

On the whole, we have every reason to hope that the missions

in Africa, especially when they, Church of Scotland, and of the

shall have been regulated by the judicious arrangements of Mr. Campbell, will, with the divine blessing, be productive of the most beneficial effects.

INDIA.

several denominations of protestand Dissenters, duly recommended by the respective bodies to which they belong, to proceed to India, and reside there, under the protection of Government, while they conduct themselves in a peaceable and prudent manTHE Directors now beg leave to ner, for the purpose of diffusing lead your attention to that part among the inhabitants of that of the habitable globe which has country the knowledge of Chrislately, more than ever, interest- tianity,as well as for the religious ed the feelings of the religous advantage of British subjects of world....British India....a coun-all denominations resident in Intry said to contain sixty mil- dia." And although the Direclions of the human race, most tors were empowered, by your of whom are in a deplorable resolution last year, to present state of moral degradation, in petitions, in the name of the Soconsequence of that system of ciety at large, to both houses of gross error and horrible supersti- parliament on this important tion which prevails among them, subject, they thought it preferaand from which it has been the ble to convene a General Special highest ambition of this Society. Meeting of the members of the in common with similar associa- Society resident in and about tions of their fellow-christians, to London, which took place on labor to deliver them. the 5th day of April last, and was numerously attended. The

casion, and the petitions then adopted, have already been generally circulated, and will also appear in the Appendix to this Report, as a memorial of that Christian philanthropy which warms the heart of every member of this Institution. It is pro

How far it may please the great Ruler of the world to in-Resolutions formed on that ocfluence the Legislature of this country in removing the present obstructions to the labors of Missionaries, and to facilitate their future operations, we cannot at present determine; but the Directors have never, for a single moment, lost sight of this great object, which was so strong-per also to mention that not in ly recommended to their vigilant attention at our last Annual Meeting; but have faithfully represented to his Majesty's ministers the wishes of this Society that, in case of the renewal of the Charter of the East India Company, some provision to the following effect may be introduced....viz." It shall be lawful for Missionaries and Ministers of the Church of England, of the

London only, but in a great number of places throughout the country,the members and friends of this Society, as well as their fellow-christians of various denominations, have manifested the same pious zeal by their pctitions to parliament for the same purpose.

Leaving to the disposal and control of the great Head of the church those legislative proceed

ings which may affect the future progress of Indian Missions, the Directors will give a general statement of what has been attempted by their Missionaries in that country during the past year, lameuting, however, that some expected dispatches not having yet arrived, they cannot present intelligence of so late a date as might be wished.

Vizagapatam.-The affairs of this important station are, we trust, in a prosperous state. Mr. Pritchett, who, after the death of Mr. Brain, found it necessary to leave the Burman country, has joined his brethren in India. After being long detained at Calcutta, and under circumstances at times difficult and distressing, he was at length enabled to reach Vizagapatam, and unite with the brethren Gordon and Lee, who greatly needed his assistance, in consequence of the loss they had sustained by the death of the excellent Des Granges,

Travancore. From Mr. Ringeltaube they have heard but little; but it appears that he continues to labor in six or seven different places in the district of Travancore, in churches which he has erected, and where he These Missionaries inform us statedly preaches the gospel and that the gospels Matthew, Mark administers Christian ordinan- and Luke, translated at Vizagaces; he also employs five or six patam, are printed, and a quannative schoolmasters for the in-tity of them for distribution was struction of youth; he has like-expected by the return of the wise several boys in training, Bramin Anunderayer from Calwho assist him in reading, wri-cutta; this, they say, "they ting, and singing-one of whom hope will be rendered an im always accompanies him on his portant benefit to the surroundpreaching excursions; they are ing multitude, many of whom also occasionally sent into the will eagerly peruse it." They are villages, among the scattered still proceeding with the work of proselytes, to teach them the translation; Mr. Gordon has catechism. He speaks particu- commenced the gospel of St. larly of a Mr. Fleury, who has John, and Mr. Lee the book of proved the most useful of all his Genesis; and they flatter themassistants. The labors of these selves that from their residence school-masters are, Mr. Ringel- and conversation among the peotaube states, of great advantage ple who speak it in its purity, to the rising generation, not only their Telinga translation will be as to their respectability and found more accurate than any temporal prosperity, but as con- other can well be expected to be ducive to their spiritual good; where the language is understood "for," he observes, "it is in vain by few. In this good and great to print and distribute bibles, if work they will now be much asthere are none who can read sisted by Mr. Pritchett, who them." The expense, however, made some progress in the lanof these operations has been hea-guage while at Calcutta, under vier than before, on account of a the tuition of Anunderayer. great scarcity of grain occasioned by a long drought felt all over the south of the peninsula.

The congregations to which they preach, both at the Fort and at the Mission-house, have been

much better attended than before, and the auditors have listened with more serious attention to the word. They were in hope of an addition to their little church, and speak with satisfaction of an European lady whose first religious impressions were derived from the conversation and example of the late Mr. Des Granges.

almost the lowest degree of wretchedness.

The brethren were anxiously expecting the arrival of Mr.May, who has manifested a peculiar talent for the religious instruction of children. After being long (but we trust not uselessly detained) in America, by which circuitous route to India the Directors were obliged to send them, he took his passage from thence in February, 1812, in the ship Harmony (together with some Missionaries of the American and Baptist Societies), and arrived at Port Louis, in the Isle of France, on the 8th of June, where, it is sincerely hoped, as well as at the Island of Bourbon and Madagascar, Missions may be established.* When Mr. May and his companions proceeded to India, and whether they have been permitted to proceed to the

"With regard to the SCHOOLS," say they, "we are happy to state that the boys, both natives and half-castes,continue to improve.* Some addition has been made to the number of our CHARITY Boys, and the subscriptions for the support of that institution have been a little augmented." Nor are the female Missionariest > at this station idle spectators; they attend daily to a FREE SCHOOL which has been commenced for the instruction of girls, both native and country-places of their destination, the born; those who have hitherto Directors have not yet been able attended are of the latter des- to learn. cription, and are perhaps greater objects of compassion than the former, being reduced to

Belhary. The information received from Mr. Hands, as well as from other quarters, concerning the Mission at Belhary, is highly satisfactory, as he is proceeding prosperously in the three great and important engagements of preaching the Word, translating the sacred Scriptures, and supporting various schools; in which he is now assisted by a promising young man, a Mr.

* A pamphlet is just published, entitled "INDIAN CIVILIZATION; or, Report of a successful Experiment, made during two years, on that subject, in fifteen Tamul, and five English Native Free Schools; with proposals for establishing a separate liberal NATIVE SCHOOL SoCIETY, humbly submitted to the judgment and patronage of the governments of the Hon. East India Company, of the respectable Religious Societies, and the generous and charitable Public, by the Rev. C. Sin John, Senior of the Danish Mission at Tranquebar, &c. &c." We recommend this sensible Tract to the attention of the Society.

The widow Des Granges (with her children) rejoined the Mission at the close of the year 1811.

In the Isle of France there are

said to be 90,000 inhabitants; and the Island of Bourbon 120,000; in both places it is probable that Missionaries would be favourably received. The state of religion in both is most deplorable; but their possession by the English is likely to be productive of great advantage to the people.

Taylor, who appears to be the first fruits of his pious labors in India.

Scripture. The greater part of these children were, before their admission into the school, in a more wretched condition than that of the heathen; they have made good progress in learning, and Mr. Hands expresses his hope that many of them will be delivered out of the mouth of the Destroyer, and become lambs of the Redeemer's flock. This school is conducted by a pious soldier, under the superintendance of Mr. H. who has received from several ladies and gentlemen handsome contributions towards its support.

By the assistance of some kind friends, he has been enabled to erect a Native School House in the Mission garden, where about fifty children of different castes have been admitted. This school is chiefly under the tuition of a respectable Bramin, brother of his Moonshee and as the uatives are extremely desirous that their children may learn English, Mr. Hands intends, as a

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Mr. Hands regularly preaches to the Europeans, and his success appears to be considerable, especially among the soldiers, many of whom are seriously disposed. Twenty or thirty of these meet together several evenings in a week for prayer, reading the Scriptures, and Christian conversation. A library of thirty or forty volumes is formed for their use; many good books have been purchased for them at Madras; and their advancement in religious knowledge, experience, and practice, has been remarkably great. They have also manifested their love of religion, by making an unsolicited subscription of about fifty rupees for the purchase of lamps and other useful articles for the school, besides a monthly subscription to defray the expense of lighting, &c. Mr. H. has reason to believe that more than twenty of the soldiers (of the 56th regi-stimulus to the scholars in genement of foot) have been brought to the knowledge of the truth since they came to Belhary; and it is peculiary satisfactory to state, that on the 27th of June, 1812, a church was formed there, into which 27 persons were, on a profession of their faith in Christ, admitted, and several expressed their desire to be ad-out alarming their fears, or givded to their number. This plea- ing a sudden shock to their sing event filled the heart of our prejudices. dear brother with joy and thankfulness, and will doubtless be highly gratifying to this Society. The school at Belhary flourishes it contains nearly 50 children, most of whom have learned Dr. Watts' first catechism, some hymus, and portions of

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ral, and as a reward to the most diligent, to select a few for that privilege; this method of proceeding is likely to conciliate the esteem of the parents, to win the hearts of the children, and to prepare the way for the gradual instruction of the people in the knowledge of Christianity, with

Mr. Hands continues to improve in the Kanaada language, and is proceeding with his trans

*This language has been called also the Kurnata, but Mr. H. thinks da, but he says it is vulgarly called improperly. He calls it the Kanaathe Canaree.