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were pardoned, because there was no wish superior to His." He was informed that this pardon was not unconditional, but that the conditions must be observed in order to secure it. When informed that the conditions were laid down in the Word of God, he inquired how it was that this Word had not been given to them as well as to others, and that inasmuch as it had not been given he knew it was not the Word of God. To this it was replied, that the Queen did not, when she wished to communicate any thing to her subjects, visit every part of her dominions and communicate it to each individual sepa

would rule in righteousness and become good men. After a brief discussion of religious questions we retired, presenting the rajah and each of his sons with a book. The next morning he sent us a present, consisting of about a pound of sugar, a pound of ghee, or clarified butter; two quarts of milk, some flour and plantains. In the evening he came in his carriage to see us, and we had a long conversation about matters in general. He inquired on this occasion about France and Russia; and about the British army, the number of soldiers the great Queen had, and also about new kinds of warlike implements. He seemed astonished to hear of the Armstrong guns, &c.rately, but that she communicated We told him that it was predicted in our Holy Book that the time would come when the nations should learn war no more, and when peace should everywhere prevail. "Yes," he said, "when some king becomes all-powerful, then there will be peace." "Look," said he, "there is peace in this country now, because no one has power to contend with the great Queen." We assured him that the only king who would bring peace to the world was King Jesus, and that He was the "Prince of Peace." He spoke well of the British rule on the whole, but the Income Tax was a fly in the ointment. We reminded him, however, that by paying a few thousand rupees annually he obtained many advantages; that it gave him a security he could not provide himself for ten times the amount; and that if any foe invaded his dominions thousands of soldiers would be sent, if necessary, to drive out or destroy the aggressor. This he said was quite true.

We preached in the market, which was held on Tuesday, and also in different parts of the town. On one occasion we had a long dispute with the rajah's chief minister. What he believed I could not learn and supposed he did not know himself. To the statement that God was anxious to pardon all offenders he said, that "If God wished to pardon all, all

with her ministers, and they with others, and so on throughout the extent of her dominions. So it was said God had communicated His will to His ministers, and they were com manded to proclaim it to every creature in every land. By degrees our friend waxed warm, and at length, denying that there was either heaven or hell, beyond what is experienced in the present world, he became angry and walked away.

Thursday, January 23rd. This morning we rode on to GOPE, six miles distant. The following afternoon we rode to KANARACK. Within a few hundred yards of this latter village there is a temple dedicated to the sun, and known to Europeans as the Black Pagodah. It stands on the sands of the sea shore and is a landmark to ships. It was built in the twelfth century but is now one mass of ruin. The high tower is reduced to a heap of stones simply, over which jungle is growing. Until fourteen or fifteen years ago there was one corner standing, but this was brought down by a severe storm which occurred at that period. The front part of the temple still stands and is a considerable height, but from this many stones have fallen. The principal entrance is faced with black stone, but the large stone which topped the doorway, and on which the nine planets are beautifully sculptured, has fallen down.

Notes of a Preaching Tour.

It rests on an iron beam which appears to have preceded it in the fall. The beam is of wrought iron, is twenty feet long, ten inches square, and weighs about one and a half tons. Strong, however, as it appears to be, it is bent. This seems to have been done by the monster stone which lies upon it and which is said to weigh ten tons. temple standing had a double roof, The part of the but the inner one has given way and is all in a confused heap. The stones are of an enormous size, and others equally large appear ready to fall. We went just within the doorway but were afraid to enter the temple lest the tottering stones should fall upon us. The place is literally given over to the bats which were flying about in all directions, the stench from which was most disagreeable. Scores of black-faced monkeys were scampering about the ruins, and bears also take up their quarters in the temple. walls quite abound, but though the With sculpture the workmanship is of a superior kind the figures are of the most obscene description. I observed to Jagoo that the carving displayed a great amount of skill and was pleased to hear him reply that, "while it displayed man's skill, it displayed even in a more striking manner wickedness and obscenity of the the human heart." them are like unto them. Within a They that make few yards of the temple there is a house or two in which a few ascetics reside. We spoke to them of the folly of trusting to themselves or to their gods for salvation, instancing the temple and the gods which shared a common ruin. One old man told us that he had resided there for sixty years. What with the ruinous temple, the absence of houses, and the waste of sand, never did I see a more striking picture of desolation, while the ocean's roar gave additional solemnity to the scene. is said to have cost many many The temple thousands of pounds, and this we can easily believe. How the monster stones were ever conveyed to the midst of this waste of sand is a

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mystery, though we were told that when the temple was built the sea conveyed by water. was close at hand, and the stones point to the sea now, however, is The nearest more than a mile.

Saturday afternoon we remained at Returning from Kanarack on the Gope till Monday morning. On the but it was very thinly attended. We Sabbath we preached in Gope market also divided ourselves into two parties and visited some half dozen villages.

BONAMALI PORE to attend a large fesOn Monday morning we left for tival on the Wednesday and Thursday. Not being able to go the whole distance in a day we did not reach Bonamalipore till Tuesday morning. As it was market day we preached in the market on Tuesday, and in the festival on Wednesday and Thursday. On the latter day, especially, many thousands of people were astheir best attire and the scene presembled. sented by the congregated thousands All were dressed up in with every colour of dress was very striking. The brahmins, like so many showmen, were busily engaged in enticing and duping the people. Here they were bestowing holy water for a few pois or cowries, and there they of one god, and the death place of were exhibiting the dwelling place another. Here was a woman dancing on a board upheld by men's shoulders, ered with blood, with knives in their and there were men and women covhands threatening to cut themselves if charity were not bestowed. One woman held a little child which she declared she would stab if help were dation only, but what with violent not given. It was of course intimigestures, horrid noises, and more horrid looks, the people were glad them. Knowing what scamps they to give them a trifle to get rid of were, I offered a man eight annas to I would give him the money. No! cut his throat. He said he would if I said, first cut your throat and then you shall have the money. He laughed trick, and then walked away. as much as to say you are up to the

We divided our strength and | and expense of preparing and sendpreached both days till we were ing out the box devolved almost completely exhausted. Many heard entirely on this estimable lady attentively, but the noise and dust and her family. We hope not to were far from agreeable. Several offend the unostentatious christian were met with who had read our excellence, which we so much esteem, books, and the applicants were very by expressing the high appreciation numerous. As however, many tracts we entertain of their self-denying and had been distributed here in former benevolent effort. Surely, in such a years we thought it desirable to be case, we may apply the gracious sparing. A few books we succeeded words, "God is not unrighteous to in selling. forget your work and labour of love."

Leaving the native brethren to visit another festival, Mr. Bailey and I returned to Cuttack. Over a large tract of country the seed was scattered, and we look to God for the increase.

BAZAARS AT CUTTACK.

A SMALL box received from some kind friends in London, not connected with our denomination, was disposed of on the 15th of February, and realized rupees 190 (£19). We felt thankful and encouraged, especially as our local subscriptions had fallen off the last two or three months, owing to changes and removals.

On the 27th and 28th March, a bazaar was held in the Mission College to dispose of the articles in a box sent by Mrs. Young, of Rothesay; and we are glad to state that, including a few articles since sold, the sales realized rupees 480 (£48), and some articles still remain unsold, which will, no doubt, in due course be disposed of. Most of the labour of the bazaar devolved on Miss Guignard, but other friends cheerfully rendered their help in various ways. The proceeds are to be devoted to three objects-the Girls' School, the Brides' Fund connected with the same, and the Female School at Choga. This box, though the largest and best assorted of any we have received, was not sent by any society, but was the gift of private benevolence. A few friends at Rothesay, who had read with much interest our Indian Report for 1860, aided in the effort, but the labour

LOCAL SUBSCRIPTIONS,

CUTTACK.

A FEW months ago our subscriptions were much reduced by the death of one liberal friend, and the removal of several others, but I am thankful to say that God has sent others in their places. The head quarters of the Orissa Irrigation and Canal Company have been fixed at Cuttack. This has increased the European community here, and as several of them are decidedly christian men we are helped in the work of the Lord. One friend gives five rupees a month (10s.) and a donation of fifty rupees (£5); another subscribes twenty rupees (£2) a month; and the monthly subscription of a third is twenty-five rupees (£2 10s.). I cannot but hope that the Irrigation Company will greatly benefit Orissa. It seems so sad that such a body of water as we have recently seen should pursue its course to the sea, not only without doing good, but in many places doing much mischief, when it might be turned to good account.

DEAD YET LIVING.

THE cedar is most useful when dead. It is the most productive when its place knows it no more. There is no timber like it. Firm in grain, and capable of the finest polish, the tooth of no insect will touch it, and Time himself can hardly destroy it. Diffusing a perpetual fragrance through the chambers which it ceils,

Foreign Letters Received.

the worms will not corrode the book which it protects, nor the moth corrupt the garment which it guards. All but immortal in itself, it transfuses its amaranthine qualities to the objects around it.

Every Christian is useful in his life; but the goodly cedars are the most useful afterwards.

Luther is dead, but the Reformation lives. Calvin is dead, but his vindication of God's free and sovereign grace will never Knox, Melville, and Henderson are die. dead, but Scotland still retains a Sabbath and a Christian peasantry, a Bible in every house, and a school in every parish.

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enterprise is young. Henry Martyn Eliot is dead, but the missionary apostolic spirits, who, phoenix-like, is dead, but who can count the have started from his funeral pile.

philanthropy is only commencing Howard is dead, but modern its career. Sabbath-schools go on. Wilberforce Raikes is dead, but the ages a protector in his memory.— is dead, but the negro will find for Rev. Dr. Hamilton.

George Buckley, eldest son of the Rev. G. Taylor. Aged 5 years and Died at Piplee, August 6th, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have followed 6 months. This is the fourth child to the grave since they left England seven years ago.

Foreign Letters Received.

CUTTACK.-J. Buckley, Aug. 16, Sep. 3.
-W. Hill, September 3.

PIPLEE.-G. Taylor, August 14.
RUSSELL CONDAH.-T. Bailey, August 28.

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Subscriptions and Donations in aid of the General Baptist Missionary Society will be thankfully received by Robert Pegg, Esq., Treasurer, Derby; and by the Rev. J. C. Pike, Secretary, Leicester, from whom also Missionary Boxes, Collecting Books and Cards may be obtained.

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