into the chapel, and I there preached a sermon on the mournful occasion to a deeplyaffected congregation; after which the body was committed to the ground, and I read the usual funeral service. I have left directions with persons on the spot to look out for the body of Mrs. Peard; and if it should be found, that it may be placed in the same grave. All the outfit of clothes and books that we gave to Mr. and Mrs. Peard have been lost. The only articles that I could find were a stocking with his name upon it, and a small plane, both of which are now in my possession, and shall be sent to you as a memorial of him. You have much to console you under this painful bereavement. Your son and his wife have fallen in a glorious cause. They were ready for their great change; and they are now in the bosom of their Lord. It is a loud call to us to be also ready. May God, in his infinite mercy, prepare us for his presence and glory! Any information that you may desire, and that we can furnish, shall be readily supplied. "I cannot comfort you, and there is but One who can. That He may sustain and bless you in this hour of trial, is the prayer of, "My dear Sir, "London, Dec. 8, 1838. SUMMARY OF THE WESLEYAN MISSIONS. [The following summary view of the Christian Missions connected with our Wesleyan brethren's operations, will be gratifying to many of our readers. We shall furnish similar views, as we can obtain them, of other Missionary Societies.] ED. EUROPE. Ireland.-Eighteen principal stations; twenty-four Missionaries; eight Scripture Readers; thirty-one daily schools, conducted by salaried Teachers; in which, and in the Sunday-schools connected with the Missions, there are upwards of four thousand seven hundred and seventy children. Some of the Missionaries, Readers, and Teachers, afford instruction to the native Irish in their own language. Stockholm, in Sweden.-One station; one Missionary, who preaches in Swedish and in English; there are a number of native Swedes and others under his pastoral care. Winnenden, in Germany.-One principal station; one Missionary Agent, who is as sisted by upwards of forty coadjutors; he visits more than thirty different towns and villages; there are upwards of five hundred members in society. France. Seven principal stations; having connected with them many large towns and extensive districts: thirteen Missionaries, and four Assistant Missionaries : three of the Missionaries minister chiefly in the English language; the remainder almost exclusively in French. Number in society, six hundred and five; in the schools, six hundred and forty-six children. Spain. Two principal stations; three Missionaries, two for the Spanish, and the other for the British, population; three other salaried Teachers; eighty-six members of society; in the English and Spanish schools, one hundred and fifty-six children. Malta.-One Missionary; sixty members of society; in the school, sixty-five children. ASIA. Continental India.-Nine principal stations, each embracing an extensive district; twelve Missionaries, and six Assistant Missionaries. The Gospel is preached in English, Tamul, Canarese, and Portuguese; and religious instruction has occasionally been given in Teloogoo. In society, three hundred and forty-six members; in the schools, one thousand three hundred and seventy-five children, chiefly native Hindoos. The Ceylon.-Eleven principal stations, seven in the south, and four in the north, of the island; eight Missionaries, fourteen Assistant Missionaries, and ninety-nine salaried Catechists and Teachers. A printingpress is established at Colombo. word of God is ministered in English, Singhalese, Tamul, and Portuguese. The Pali and Dutch languages have also been used to convey instruction. In society, seven hundred and ninety-five members; in the schools, five thousand nine hundred and fifty-one children. SOUTH SEAS. New South Wales.-Four principal stations; five Missionaries; in society, two hundred and fifty-four; in the schools, four hundred and eighty-nine. Van-Diemen's Land.-Five principal stations; nine Missionaries, and one Assistant Missionary; in society, four hundred and eighty-seven; in the schools, eight hundred and ninety-five. New-Zealand.-Three principal stations; nine Missionaries, and one Assistant Missionary. A printing press is in full and useful operation. Six hundred members of society; five hundred under school instruction. The Gospel is preached in English, and in the language of New-Zealand. Tonga.-Two Missionaries; the Gospel is preached in the Tonga language, and the Scriptures are in the course of translation; in society, one thousand and fifty; in the schools, one thousand and sixty-seven. Haabai Islands.-Three Missionaries; the Gospel is ministered to the natives in their own language; in society, three thousand twenty-six; in the schools, two thousand nine hundred and eighty-nine. Vavou Islands.-Three Missionaries; the word of God is preached to the people in their own tongue; in society, three thousand six hundred and forty; in the schools, three thousand four hundred and ninetynine. Fejee Islands. Two principal stations; four Missionaries; one hundred and fifty in society. A printing-press is at work in the Friendly Islands; and another printing-press has been sent to the Fejee Islands. AFRICA.- SOUTHERN AFRICA. Cape of Good Hope and Namacqualand.— Four principal stations; six Missionaries, who preach in English, Dutch, and Namacqua; in society, two hundred and thirtythree; in the schools, eight hundred and ninety-seven. Albany and Kafferland, &c.-Thirteen principal stations; eleven Missionaries; one printing-press; the Gospel is preached in English, Dutch, and Kaffer; translations of the Scriptures, Catechisms, &c., into the Kaffer language have been effected; in society, eight hundred and sixty-eight; in the schools, one thousand and eighty-four. Bechuana.- Four Stations; four Missionaries; in society, one hundred and eight; in the schools, five hundred and thirteen. The Missionaries use the Sichuana and Dutch languages: several translations have been effected in the Sichuana, and many elementary books have been printed at the Mission press. WESTERN AFRICA. Sierra-Leone.-Four Missionaries; one thousand three hundred and thirty-seven members in society; in the schools, about nine hundred. The River Gambia.-Two principal stations; four Missionaries, and four Assistant Missionaries; the languages used are the English, Jolloof, and Mandingo; in society, five hundred and fifty-nine; in the schools, two hundred and fifty-six. Cape-Coast.-One Missionary; four hundred and twenty-eight members of society; in the schools, one hundred and five. AMERICA.-WEST INDIES. Antigua. Five Missionaries; in society, two thousand seven hundred and forty-five; in the schools, two thousand three hundred and fifty-four children and adults. Dominica.-Three Missionaries; in society, nine hundred and ninety-one; in the schools, six hundred and sixty-five children and adults. Montserrat.-Two Missionaries; in society, three hundred and nineteen; in the schools, three hundred and forty-seven children and adults. Nevis.-Three Missionaries; in society, fifteen hundred and forty-one; in the schools, eight hundred and twenty-nine children and adults. St. Christopher's.-Four Missionaries; in society, two thousand six hundred and sixty; in the schools, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five children and adults. Tortola and the Virgin Islands.-Three Missionaries; in society, one thousand nine hundred and fifteen; in the schools, five hundred and sixty-four children. Bermuda.-Two Missionaries; in society, four hundred and twenty-six; in the schools, seven hundred and eight. St. Vincent's.-Two principal stations; five Missionaries; three thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight members of society; in the schools, nine hundred and fifty-four. Grenada.-Two Missionaries; three hundred and fifty-nine in society; in the schools, three hundred and forty. Trinidad. - Three Missionaries; four hundred and sixty-seven members in society; in the schools, one hundred and thirty-one. Tobago.-Two Missionaries; three hundred and fifteen in society; in the schools, one hundred and fifty-four. Demerara.. - Three principal stations ; four Missionaries; one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine members in society; in the schools, nine hundred and ninetythree. Barbadoes. Three Missionaries; one thousand and fifty-six members in society; in the schools, one thousand eight hundred and nine. Jamaica.-Seventeen principal stations; twenty-nine Missionaries, and one General Superintendent of Schools; eighteen thou sand one hundred members in society; in the schools, two thousand three hundred and eighty. Honduras-Bay.-Two Missionaries; one hundred and sixty-five in society; in the schools, ninety children. New-Providence. - Two Missionaries; five hundred and thirteen in society; in the schools, five hundred and two. Eleuthera.-One Missionary; four hundred members of society; in the schools, three hundred and seventy-three. Harbour-Island.-One Missionary; five hundred and thirty-one members of society; in the schools, three hundred and seventyeight. Abaco.-One Missionary; two hundred and sixty-two members of society; in the schools, three hundred and five. Exuma. Four members in society. Hayti, formerly called St. Domingo.Four principal stations; three Missionaries, and two Assistant Missionaries; the languages used are English, French, and Spanish; members in society, one hundred and fifty-six; in the schools, fifty-three. Turk's-Islands.-One Missionary; one hundred and seventy-five members in society; in the schools, one hundred and thirty-four. BRITISH DOMINIONS IN NORTH AMERICA. Upper Canada.-Thirteen principal stations among the Chippewa and other Indians, to whom the Gospel is preached in their own language; seventeen Missionaries, and one Assistant Missionary; one thousand five hundred and sixty-seven in society; in the schools, two thousand. Lower Canada. -Fourteen principal stations; eleven Missionaries, and five Assistant Missionaries; two thousand seven hundred and eighty-four members of society; in the schools, one thousand and ninety. Nova Scotia.-Twelve principal stations; nine Missionaries, and three Assistant Missionaries; two thousand and twenty in society; in the schools, five hundred and eighty-five. Island of Cape-Breton.- Two principal stations; two Missionaries; one hundred and fifty-six in society; in the schools, eighty-five children. Prince Edward's Island.-Three principal stations; three Missionaries, and one Assistant Missionary; six hundred and twenty-eight members in society; in the schools, three hundred and sixteen. New-Brunswick.-Thirteen principal stations; nineteen Missionaries, and four Assistant Missionaries; in society, two thousand four hundred and ninety; in the schools, one thousand five hundred and thirty-one. Newfoundland.-Eleven principal stations; eleven Missionaries; one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine members in society; in the schools, one thousand four hundred and twenty-eight. RECAPITULATION. The society occupies about two hundred and twenty-four principal stations; its Missionaries are about three hundred and forty; its Catechists and salaried Schoolmasters, &c., are about three hundred; the Assistants and Teachers, not salaried, are upwards of four thousand. Six printing establishments are supported on the foreign stations. The members of the society, or communicants under the spiritual care of the Missionaries, are upwards of sixty-six thousand eight hundred. The total number attending their ministry may be reckoned at about two hundred thousand. In the schools there are upwards of forty-nine thousand adults and children. Upwards of twenty different languages are used by the Missionaries; and into several of them the translation of the Scriptures, and of other useful and instructive books, is in progress. THE MISSIONARY'S FAREWELL. FAREWELL, thou favoured land, Where Jesu's name is known; Where many a chosen band The Lord their Saviour own; Far, far from thee we go, In distant climes to dwell, Land of our fathers! lo, We bid thy shores-Farewell! As o'er the boundless sea, To stranger-lands we roam, Fond thoughts will stray to thee, Our native land, our home! Thy name will still be dear, Though waves between us roll, Affection claims a tear, As now we breathe-Farewell! Oh! may the God of Love, Our guardian and our guide, With blessings from above, With thee, our land, abide ! In his dear name we go, In distant climes to dwell,Home of our fathers, lo! We bid thy shores-Farewell! A. S. H. MISSIONARY MAGAZINE AND CHRONICLE, RELATING CHIEFLY TO THE MISSIONS OF The London Missionary Society. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS in aid of the Funds of this Society will be thankfully received by the Treasurer or Secretaries, at the Mission House, Blomfield-street, Finsbury, and by Messrs. Hankey, the Society's Bankers 7, Fenchurch-street, London; in Edinburgh, by Mr. George Yule, Broughton Hall; in Glasgow, by Mr. Risk, 9, Cochranestreet; and in Dublin, by Messrs. J. D. La Touche and Co., or at 7, Lower Abbey-street. MISSION CHAPEL, COIMBATOOR. THE Province of Coimbatoor, in the Peninsula of India, lies between 10° 45′ and 11° 48′ N. lat. ; 76° 50′ and 78° 10' E. long. On the north it is bounded by the Mysore country and the river Cauvery; on the south by the province of Dindigul; on the east by the Collectorates of Salem and Trichinopoly; on the west by the Ghauts, Neelgherry, and Vellangherry ranges of mountains. divided into 14 Talooks.* Its extent from north to south is about 110 English It is miles; east to west, 115. The superficial extent of the province is estimated at 8,000 square geographical miles, and the average height of the plain above the level of the sea is computed to be about 900 feet. The distance of its eastern boundary from the Coromandel coast is 150 miles, and the distance of its western boundary from the Malabar coast, 80 miles. It is for the most part an open country, with a few jungles, which contain a variety of timber trees, the principal of which are the teak, black-wood, and sandal-wood. The other produce consists chiefly of grain, tobacco, cotton, and indigo. The population is nearly a million, of which the Hindoos, who are divided into a great number of castes, form the majority; the remainder consists chiefly of Mohammedans and Romanists, with a few Protestant Christians. There are about 16,000 Brahmins, 500 of whom officiate as priests in the large endowed pagodas, and to these idolatrous establishments 2,000 dancing girls are attached. Of the large pagodas there are 100, with innumerable smaller ones, every village containing several. The capital of the province is the town of Coimbatoor, which is situated in lat. 10° 59′ 41′′ N.; long. 76° 59′ 46′′ E. Its height above the level of the sea is 1,483 feet. By the last census, the town contained nearly 4,000 houses, and on the low calculation of five individuals to each house, the population would be 20,000; but as this estimate excludes a large portion of the suburbs, the resident inhabitants must considerably exceed this number. To these may be added the occasional residents and visiters, who are very numerous, as Coimbatoor is a place of extensive trade, and a great thoroughfare to other places. The inhabitants are mostly Hindoos, but there are considerable numbers of Mohammedans, &c., consisting of 48 different classes. The town is without walls; the streets are clean, regularly laid out, and of considerable width. The houses being nearly all tiled, the town appears much neater than the generality of Indian towns, and the health of the inhabitants is, no doubt, by this circumstance much promoted. Its distance from Madras is 315 miles (English); from Bangalore, 178; from Quilon, 229; from Nagercoil, 309; and from Salem about 100. The Mission at Coimbatoor was commenced in October, 1830, through the instrumentality of the Rev. W. B. Addis, who had previously laboured for about two years at Trevandrum and Nagercoil, and has been continued with augmenting encouragement to the present time. In addition to the regular preaching at the station, Tamil and English, the Gospel is communicated to multitudes of people at the numerous out-posts connected with it. These, extending in various directions over the province, are ten in number. There are twelve native assistants, two at the principal station, and one at each of the out-stations; the whole under the superintendence of Mr. Addis, who is much encouraged by the diligence and devotedness manifested by them in the prosecution of their work. The Mission church has 13 members, principally natives. From the most recent communications of Mr. Addis, it is gratifying to learn that a spirit of religious inquiry extensively prevails amongst the native population throughout the province, and that the bearing of the people towards those engaged in propagating the truth, is marked by increasing courtesy and kindness. They are found generally disposed to listen to the preaching of the Gospel. Numbers have renounced idolatry, and desire to be instructed in Christian doctrine. Others profess Christianity, but fear to renounce Hinduism lest they should incur the displeasure of their relatives and friends. Many declare that the dread of losing caste alone prevents them from coming forward and avowing themselves as disciples of Christ. But there is reason to hope that even the restraints of caste are gradually wearing away. In July last, Mr. Addis states, a considerable excite |