Mr. Meigs remarks, that James Kemp, George Dashiel, Lewis Richards, John Johns, and John Mason Duncan, for various reasons, left the school. Should they not return, their names will, as a thing of course, be transferred to other scholars.-For the gratification of the patrons of these boys, and of others who feel an interest in the education of heathen youth, we shall extract from Mr. Meigs's journal, some brief notices of the boys then in the school, to whom names had been given. Michael B. Latimer is now the oldest boy in the school. He has been a member of it about two years and a half. His age is not far from sixteen years. He is one of the most forward boys in school, both in his English and Tamul studies. He bids fair to make a useful man, especially should he become pious. His daily deportment is very correct, and his attention to serious things considerable. Azel Backus was one of the first that entered the school. Though always a roguish boy, and one that easily gave way to temptation, yet he was a boy of great sensibility, and possessed talents of the first order, probably superior to any of his companions. He has neither father nor mother living. I was, for a long time, highly gratfied with the rapid progress which he made in his studies, both English and Tamul. He was remarkable for the readiness and intelligence, with which he answered plain questions, not only in theology, but on all common subjects. He speaks English better than any other boy in the school; and should he continue with us, would soon be qualified to act as an interpreter. But, unfortunately for himself, the mission, and the benevolent persons who contribute to his support, his inclination to vice has shown itself more strongly than ever, during the past year. Several times, after having fallen into sin, he has, through fear of punishment, run away. Mr. Richards and myself have labored much to reform him. We have very often exhorted him and prayed with him, in public and private. Our efforts, however, seem to be fruitless. He is now absent from the school, and probably will not return. His bad conduct has given me great trouble and sorrow. He is a melancholy example of the consequences of yielding to temptation. He has not, however, been without seasons of conviction. May the Lord have mercy upon him, and cause him to be like the returning prodigal. Justin Edwards is a fine steady boy, about 12 years old. He is brother to David Brainerd. He stands high both in respect to learning and morals. His dispo sition and personal appearance are good. His progress in his studies is rapid, and he exhibits a mind of more than common vigor. All who hear him recite, are much pleased with him, and entertain raised expectations of his becoming a fine scholar, both in English and Tamul. John Griswold is a little younger and smaller than Edwards. He is about ten years of age; is a good scholar, and has a lovely disposition. He is uncommonly amiable, and gains the love and good will of all who know him. James Inglis is of about the same size and age with Griswold. He is remarkable for the facility with which he acquires his lessons; though he does not retain them so long as some of the other boys of the same age. He has made very good progress in his studies. Chester Wright is another good boy of about eleven years of age, and is a little taller than the three last mentioned boys. He is the younger brother of Samuel Davies. He possesses a good disposition and a good mind. These brothers are orphans. Their mother died several years ago. Their father was the first man who died of the cholera in Batticotta, in the year 1818. They are very happy in finding so good a home as they now enjoy. Francis Asbury is of about the same size and age with Griswold. The description given of Griswold, will apply to him. He has been afflicted considerably with sickness, since he entered the school; but as he grows older, the returns of his indisposition are less frequent. Edward Warren is a very lovely little boy, about ten years old. I can hardly describe him better than to say that, in the amiableness and sweetness of his disposition, he greatly resembles the beloved brother, whose name he bears. May he hereafter resemble him as much in his devotedness to the cause of Christ among the heathen. It is no disparagement to the rest of the boys to say, that he is the loveliest boy in the whole school. He is, also, a good scholar, and has made very respectable progress both in Tamul and English. His parents died of the cholera, about two years since. David Brainerd is probably between thirteen and fourteen years of age. He is mentioned above as the elder brother of Edwards. Though a tolerably good boy, be is excelled by his younger brother in his studies. All the above mentioned boys are studying English in one class, and they are the only boys in the school that are studying it at present. A few of the remaining boys will probably soon be formed into another class, for the purpose of studying the English language. But the advantages of this language to the natives, excepting to a few, is by no means so great, as was once apprehended. It is vastly more important that they be well versed in their own language, which is both copious and elegant,|| and a good medium by which they may convey all their ideas. John Elliot is a beautiful boy about eleven years old. He is brother to Charlotte Wright mentioned below. Alvan Sanderson is about the same age and size as Elliot. Having been sick for a considerable time since he has belonged to the school, he has not made such rapid progress in his studies, as he otherwise would have done. He is a boy of more than ordinary talents; and considering his sickness, and the time he has been with us, has made good improvement. He is remarkable for the readiness and propriety, with which he answers plain questions in theology. John P. K. Henshaw is a fine looking, active boy, of about eleven years of age. He possesses a very clear mind, and considering the time he has been in the school, (nearly two years,) is hardly excelled by any other boy. Samuel Davies is an elder brother of Chester Wright, and about thirteen years of age. He a boy of good appearance, pleasant temper, good common sense, and remarkable bodily activity and vigor. As he was not very fond of his books, and possessed many qualifications for usefulness in the family, I took him into my house, and kept him there for a considerable time, allowing him a part of the day for study. He was highly gratified at being taken into the house to work. His ambition was thereby much raised. He became very fond of reading the Tamul Testament, and made much more progress in his studies, than ever be had done before. In consequence of his increasing love of study, I several months ago, put him back into the school, that he might devote all his time to the acquisition of learning. Samuel Cram is about 12 years of age, and an elder brother of James Inglis. He is a reputable scholar; and though not remarkable for the pleasantness of his disposition, he has, at times, been the subject of some serious impressions. Daniel Thomas is the smallest boy in the school. He is now about seven years of age. He was brought here by Francis Asbury, who is related to him, in January, 1819. He has neither father nor mother living. For a considerable time, we feared that he would never make much progress in learning. But during the last year, he has done very well. He has already gone nearly through the Tamul Testament, and begins to discover a mind capable of making good improvement. Josiah Peet is another little boy, but larger than Thomas, and of about the same age. He has learned to read and write his own language; and, for a boy of his age, makes very good progress in his studies. -There are many advantages connected with taking boys and girls, who are quite young. Though there is more trouble in the care of them, for the first year or two, yet the prospect of overcoming their prejudices, and giving them a thorough education, is much greater, than when they join the school at a more advanced period. Thomas Reed is about 14 years old. He is much like Samuel Davies, in his disposition to work, rather than to study. He possesses a pleasant disposition, and good common sense; and it is to be hoped, that he will hereafter become fond of his book, and make more rapid progress, than he has hitherto done. Of the five remaining boys, Mr. Woodward and myself will give some account, when they shall have received English names. The number of girls in the boarding school at this station, is four. Three of them have English names, as follows:Charlotte Wright, Julia Ann Henshaw, and Jane Smith. We gave the fourth girl the name of Anna Kemp; but as she has shown herself unworthy of it, we have taken it away. Her heathen name is Tayvany, and signifies a divine elephant. In some future number, we shall probably give brief notices of these girls, and some general notices respecting the school. BOMBAY. Joint Letter of the Missionaries. THE letter commences with the remark, that the missionaries thought it best to anticipate the time of their stated semi-annual communication, as they wished to have several sub|jects brought before the Committee, with as little delay as possible. They suggest the inquiry whether it is not expedient, that application be made to the American Bible Society for funds to carry on the publication of the Scriptures at Bombay; and they inclose a letter to the Corresponding Secretary of that institution, to be presented, in case such an application should be judged expedient. On the subject of printing they observe: Our printing department has ever been conducted on a small scale; and yet remittances, specially designed for its support, have borne but a small part of the expense. can possibly enlighten, beside those at greater distances, where other laborers might be stationed;-and we are grieved. Especially are we grieved, when we know that hundreds and thousands of young men of piety, and of talents and learning sufficient to acquire the languages of the heathen, and to declare to them, the things which belong to their peace, are likely to spend their days in our country, without performing any special labor for Christ. Hence we have been obliged to maintain | just around us, thousands more than we it mostly by expending what was needed for other objects. We are every day experiencing a great want of tracts, and portions of Scripture, for distribution. Genesis, Matthew, and John, which we designed to keep on hand continually, have been for months exhausted; and for a long time to come, we cannot, with our present means, supply ourselves with these, and with the short Epistles, now nearly expended; especially if we proceed, as we wish to do, in printing some other portions of Scripture, and several tracts, the want of which we sensibly feel. Printing Paper. The manner in which we shall be supplied with printing paper, is a subject of considerable importance. We thought it inexpedient to print the Scriptures on paper that can be procured here; and the paper, which we received from America, being nearly exhausted, we have recently ordered some from Calcutta. It was procured by the favor of the Rev. Mr. Thomason, from the Bible Society there, and at its actual cost to that Society, which was 18 rupees a ream. The Portuguese foolscap, which can be procured here, is about five rupees a ream. This leads us to conclude, that the most eligible method of supplying us, will be to send paper from America. If we could have 100 reams sent annually, it might suffice for our printing on its present scale. An annual supply is desirable, because paper kept on hand here is usually injured by the cli mate. Additional Laborers. The missionaries state, at considerable length, the urgent need of more laborers in the field where they are stationed, and their earnest desire that their diminished number may be speedily recruited. They frankly express their fears, that newly arrived missionaries might not be permitted to reside at Bombay; but they cannot remain contented, unless it shall be proved, by actual experiment, that other fellow laborers cannot gain admittance. Beside able assistants in the work of translation, they think a number of young men, of common education and talents, and of unfeigned piety, who should join the mission at an age when they might easily learn languages, would be exceedingly useful in teaching the first principles of Christianity. What are we, say they, to the great work, which needs to be done? We behold, In view of these things what shall we say? We desire that the Holy Spirit may speak effectually to them, and to those, whose duty it is to send them forth to the perishing heathen. Our apparent want of success has by no means diminished, in our view, the importance of preaching the Gospel to every creature; nor the importance of preaching it here: neither has it raised in our minds a doubt of final success. Adverting to the services, which might be expected from young men of the character above described, the missionaries say: "In declaring the Gospel to the heathen, they might be as useful, as so many who had spent ten years in learning, and we think much more so, should they, as we may hope, in many instances, have nearly ten years more of time to labor." On the subject of educating children, the letter contains some new intelligence. Children in the Mission Families. In hope that it may please God to raise up some laborers from this country, we have taken upwards of fifty children into our three families. About twenty-five, country_born,* are supported by their parents and friends. Twenty others, of a more humble description, and in circumstances more degraded and desperate, whose fathers were English soldiers and mothers Catholic natives, are supported in the family of Mr. Graves, from the funds of the Board. Some of them are orphans. Fifteen are boys, and five are girls. Many of these now bid fair, with the divine blessing on proper management, to become greatly useful. But, in regard to these children, we are in very unpleasant and trying circumstances. Sickness of Mrs. Graves. Mrs. Graves, who, while her health remained, occupied her whole time in the *This description is applied principally to children, whose fathers are Europeans, and whose mothers. natives of the country. The fathers are often men of property, who give their children a decent educatioli. Ed. care of these children, both in regard to their temporal and spiritual wants, has been quite unable, for nearly two months past, to continue her labors; being confined by a protracted liver complaint. She has been almost daily expecting a termination of her labors here, and hoping for a gracious admittance to the rest that remains for the people of God. Neither the physician nor ourselves, thought it probable that she could survive. But hitherto the Lord has spared her, beyond our expectations, and she is now in some respects better. Yet, even if she should survive, it is not probable she will ever be able to sustain the burden of so many children. It was undoubtedly her excessive care and labor, on their account, that hastened this third attack of that dreadful disorder. Till her sickness she had cheerfully labored for them beyond her ability. But now her ability is gone, and will most likely never return. She feels great anxiety on account of them, because there is no suitable provision for their instruction. Intelligence from America. And Our last letter was dated Jan. 7, 1822, and forwarded by way of Calcutta. In that, we had occasion to lament the length of time that had elapsed, since we received communications from the Board. now we cannot acknowledge the receipt of any thing, except a letter from Mr. Newton, of Calcutta, announcing that letters and a remittance for us had arrived there. We have learned indirectly, that our respected and beloved patron, Dr. Worcester has been called from his earthly labors. Most sincerely would we mourn. this great loss-to ourselves-to the Board -to the churches-and to the heathen: and we would receive the divine admonition to diligence in our work, and in preparation to follow that dear servant of our Lord. The letter contains various circumstantial details respecting the mission. The schools were in the same state as when the last preceding letter was written. In a postscript, the missionaries say, "We were highly gratified, dear Sir, May 30th, by the reception of your letter, dated Nov. 28, 1821. All rêmittances to that date have been received." In a subsequent joint letter, dated July 3, 1822, the missionaries again advert to the case of the Children in Mrs. Graves' family. While the health of Mrs. Graves continaed, these children made the most pleasing proficiency in learning, and in religious knowledge. And, after her present illness commenced, Mr. Graves spent some portion of his time in teaching them, and in endeavoring to have them teach one another. But finding that it engrossed too much of his time from other duties, and fearing that Mrs. Graves would not be able again to resume her care, some exertions were made to obtain a teacher. A suitable teacher not being obtainable, it was found necessary that some of the children should return to their parents; but the greater part were distributed in the families of Mr. Hall and Mr. Nichols. In these two families, there were thirty children previously; and it was somewhat doubtful whether the care of so many additional children could be borne as a permanent thing; especially as the health of all the female members of the mission was feeble and precarious Of the thirty children, in the families of Mr. Hall and Mr. Nichols, nearly all were supported by their friends. Proposed voyage of Mrs. Graves. Before the present attack, Mrs. Graves has been twice affected with the liver complaint, which, in both instances, readily yielded to the usual remedies. But, in her present illness, such has not been the case. One small abscess in the liver has formed; and the physician thinks a larger one, or more than one, to be now forming. He advises her immediate return to a colder climate, as the only probable mean of preserving her life. It is our opinion that her return to America is expedient, and involves less expense, than a voyage to any other place, and the requisite residence there, would do. In her present state of health, it seems almost too great an undertaking for her to enter on a long voyage, unaccompanied by her husband; and we scarcely know what judgment to form, respecting the expediency of his going with her. The physician, and many others, expressly advise that he go. But we can scarcely admit the thought, that our diminished number should be so much more reduced still. We expect she will embark on board the Seaforth for Liverpool, expecting to proceed thence to America. If proper attendance can be obtained for her from this place, we expect Mr. Graves to remain here still. A letter has been received, by the Corresponding Secretary, from Mrs. Graves, dated Liverpool, November 13, 1822, mentioning her arrival at that place a few days before. The passage had been favorable, and her health was better, though she was then quite indisposed. She expected to embark for New York early in December. She speaks with great tenderness on the subject of being obliged to leave Bombay, unaccompanied by her husband; but a regard to the interests of the mission induced both to submit to this severe trial without complaining. Letter from Mr. Graves. The last communication from Bombay is a letter from Mr. Graves, dated August 5, mentioning the embarkation of his wife nearly a month before, and stating the reasons of the measure, and of their consenting to so painful a separation. On the subject of missionary labors, Mr. G. says: In the absence of Mrs. Graves, I mean to spend a considerable portion of my time, as I have already done, in itinerating for the instruction of the natives. I have as yet made it my principal home at Mr. Garrett's, and my house has been rented for a month. But I intend making frequent visits to Mahim. The people of that place, though they know more of the Gospel, do not afford more prospect of success to missionary labors, than those of many other places, which I visit. Indeed, I have had less encouragement there recently, than at many other places. I cannot but entertain some hope of seeing brother Bardwell back, to labor in this vicinity; yet I know not as his health will allow of his return. God is chastising us in various ways. 0 may it be only to prepare for great mercy at last, even to this people. I certainly trust that, in due time, we as a mission shall reap and faint not. Do the churches ever pray for our success? May we and they have more of a spirit of prayer and of faith. We are by no means discouraged, and have no reason to be. Letter from Mr. Garrett. With the letters above mentioned, was received one from Mr. Garrett, dated May 30. We make the following extracts. Our joint letter, which accompanies this, gives you a statement of the concerns of our mission at the present time. The Lord sees fit to lay upon us his chastising rod, and still to withhold the influences of the Spirit from the poor pagans, among whom we are placed. What the cause is of a want of success attending missionary exer tions in this region, is an interesting inquiry, particularly to all who may be in the field. We ought most humbly and strictly to examine ourselves; and I hope the resending upon us will be sanctified. peated and heavy afflictions the Lord is While we are sensible of our own weakness, want of faith in God's promises, and unworthiness to be made instruments in carrying on his work among the heathen, we see others, in different parts of the earth, mere earthen vessels like ourselves, using the same means for the conversion of the heathen, and having their labors owned and blessed. Is the hand of the Lord shortened, or his ear heavy? Or do our sins render it inconsistent with the divine goodness to extend mercy to us, and to the heathen? I cannot but believe, that the word of God is faithfully preached to these pagans, and that fervent prayers are offered in their behalf. But have we not reason to fear, that the Bombay mission is not borne up by the prayers of God's people? The reflecting Christian will not consider the immediate and visible success of a mission as the only proof of fidelity in missionaries. In the history of nearly all missions, a considerable time elapses before the preaching of the Gospel is attended by any very remarkable effects. In fixing the limits of this time, God exercises the same sovereignty, as in the other dispensations of his grace. But we fully believe, that the result of fidelity on the part of missionaries will ultimately be apparent, even in this world. It is, however, a serious question whether Christians in this country feel as they ought respecting the wants of the heathen;-their lamentable ignorance on moral subjects,their gross sinfulness,-their perishing condi. tion. How many millions annually go down to the grave, without a ray of light to illumine the dark passage. How distressing the thought, that the universal promulgation of the Gospel should be delayed, through a long period of sin and wretchedness? The only way to make the Gospel universally known, is to send it to as many parts of the heathen world as are accessible. If faithfully preached, it will spread ultimately, from each of these places, till nation after nation shall feel its influence, and the kingdoms of the world shall become the kingdom of our Lord. New Missionary for Surat. Mr. Garrett speaks of Mr. Fyvie and his wife having recently been at Bombay, on their way from England to join the mission at |