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certain indications of the Every time that I visited patience, his calmness, On his being asked, if

ciples. Thus, the whole family was incorporated into the Christian church, and continued to afford the brethren great satisfaction. In 1823, Nagama was removed into the eternal world, and upon her death-bed, as well as during her life, gave a most delightful testimony to the power of the gospel. Her end was very happy and produced a most powerful impression on the minds of many. Old Goorapah died in 1829, when Mr. Reeve was at the station. In writing upon his decease, Mr. Reeve says, "it was only two or three days prior to dissolution, that we had any near approach of death. him, I was struck with his composure and resignation. it were the will of God to call him now from time into eternity, whether he was prepared for his great change, he replied 'I hope so; I am very anxious to go, and see the Lord Jesus Christ who loved me so much as to come into the world, and shed his blood for me on the cross, that my sins might be pardoned.' When at another time, the question was asked, 'Is your mind still fixed on the Saviour?' he answered, 'Certainly, my dear teacher, it is; I am waiting for him,' and as to the grounds of his hope, he said, 'I expect to be saved only through the merits of Jesus Christ.' When referring to the situation of his family after his removal, he observed, 'If they continue to seek that

Holy God who is on their side, they will have no occasion to be afraid.' At another time, he said, 'I thank God my mind is happy. I have only another day to spend on earth, then I shall be released from all sicknesses and pains, and enter into that blessed place where all sorrows will be for ever done away.' Shortly after this, he ceased to be mortal, and we trust that he will at last be found included in the number of those who are redeemed from among all nations. During the seven years that have passed away since his baptism, his conduct has been, as far as I can learn, quite unimpeachable. When not prevented by the infirmities of old age, he has been uniform and regular in his attendance upon public ordinances, and in his performance of domestic worship. He could neither write, nor read. At family prayer, one of his grandsons used to read the Scriptures, after which the venerable old man, in a simple and humble manner, would present appropriate petitions to the throne of Grace."

One of his grandsons, is the native teacherWilliam Burder at Bellary; and the other, John Bogue, died in 1830. In reference to the latter, Mr. Reid writes, "This is the fourth member of that highly-favoured family who has been rescued from the thraldom of Satan's most galling yoke,who has received the truth in love-who has embraced the profession of the Christian religion, and

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having given satisfactory evidence of the sincerity of that profession, has died rejoicing in the hope of acceptance with God, through the merits and righteousness of Christ alone. Our hearts have been cheered by this interesting event, and we would bless God and take courage.

But this notice of Bellary must be brought to a close. To continue it, there is no want of materials which interest the writer and which would abundantly gratify the reader. The history of those devoted men who have been converted there, and who are now labouring at other stations to convert the heathen; the journeys of benevolence which the brethren have undertaken, and the conversations they have held with the votaries of paganism; the printing-press-that mighty engine which has been pouring forth its thousands of remonstrances among the natives, under the active and vigilant superintendance of Mr. Paine; the exertions of Samuel Flavel, and the prosperity of the native church; the zealous and indefatigable efforts of Mr. Reid, and the success of the orphan-school; the blessing that has crowned the Bible and Tract Societiesall these would afford interesting points of discussion, and would show that much has been already accomplished, and that a larger work of preparation has been going on for a future harvest, when the Spirit is poured down from on high. But space which other and important subjects will

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yet require, prevent me from dwelling so long and so fully upon each mission, as I should otherwise like to do. May brethren who are so dear to me, long have life and health to carry on their labours, and may labours so great, and important, meet with a Divine reward.

BRAMINS-DARWAR-MR. BEYNON-MISSIONARY TOURS-HEA

THEN FESTIVAL-CHURCH AND CONGREGATION-THE DECCAN.

BELGAUM is in the province of Bejapoor, on the north side of the Tumbhoodra, and in the territories lately occupied by the Mahrattas. Three hundred and fifty miles in length, and two hundred in breadth, are reckoned the average extent of the country, and notwithstanding the war and anarchy which have perpetually reigned, it is calculated to contain about seven millions of inhabitants. The western districts are mountainous especially in the neighbourhood of the Ghauts, while, in the eastern, the province is level, salubrious, and watered by the Crishna, the Beemah, the Tumbhoodra and other streams. The principal towns are Poonah, Darwar, Bejapoor, Sattarah, Merritch, Punderpoor, Hubley, and Shawpore. On the fall of the Bhamanee dynasty, the Deccan was divided into the kingdoms