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(To be concluded in our next.)

Foreign Entelligence.

INDIA.

LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Under this head we gave in our last a number of interesting quotations from the London Missionary Chronicle for the month of December. From the January number of the same work, which we have since received, we now make the following selections:

DEATH OF MRS. COLLIE.

In a letter, dated at Madras, on the 31st of May, 1822, the Rev. Mr. Loveless writes as follows:

During my residence in India (now nearly seventeen years) it has frequently been my painful duty to convey to you heavy tidings, and such is the subject of

this communication.

When the Windsor Castle arrived, Mr. and Mrs. Collie came to reside with us, expecting to proceed, in two or three weeks, to Malacca.

Little did we then think that their stay would have been so long protracted, much less so painfully terminated. But the Lord is a sovereign, and though frequently mysterious in his dealings with his people, is yet infinitely wise and good; he has done it. Instead of granting our dear sister her heart's desire, to proceed to her station and labour for many years with her dear partner among the Chinese or Malays, he has seen fit that she should here enter into her rest. My afflicted brother Collie has requested me to acquaint you with the mournful event.

She was taken ill on Friday the 10th inst. During the first part of her illness she laboured under much darkness and insensibility, complaining that passages of scripture did not come to her mind as they had done on former occasions of affliction, and that her recollection of divine truth had almost failed her. At the same time she discovered a most eager desire

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to hear the scriptures read, to converse on divine things, and to join with her husband in prayer. As the latter was in a poor state of health during this period of her illness, he found it difficult to attend to these duties so often as she wished. frequently spoke to him with much feeling respecting her utter inability to merit, in the least degree, the favour of God, and of her having committed her soul to Christ to be saved entirely by his satisfaction and grace. During the last week of her life, the gloom which hung over her mind gradually dissipated. Many passages of scripture, and some of Dr. Watts's hymns, seemed to be blessed to her. Especially the sixth chapter of the Gospel by John, and the 78th hymn, 1st book.

A few days previous to her departure, she appeared to be fully convinced that death was at hand, and spoke of it with great composure, observing, that she did not experience the joys of salvation; but that although it should please God to withhold these blessings to the last, salvation itself was more than enough.

She frequently observed to Mr. Loveless, that whatever might be the result of her sickness, all would be well; adding, "I know in whom I have believed," &c. But she said that she felt much for Mr. Collie's having to go to his station alone, and for her friends, who would be grieved to hear that she was not permitted to enter on the field of labour. Yes, her whole soul was set upon the glorious work for which she had left her native shores. And although for her to die would be eternal gain, yet she was desirous to live to do something for him who had done so much for her. To a christian friend she observed, that had it been the will of God, she would gladly have lived many years with her husband, to comfort and encourage

him in the great work in which he was engaged, and to have endeavoured to do something herself; but that if it was the Lord's will to call her now, he would carry on his work independently of her.

The night before she died, she thanked her heavenly Father that he had not permitted Satan to tempt her with hard thoughts of her God; adding, that although she had little joy, she had no fear. On the day of her death, seeing her husband weep, she stretched out her hands, and with great solemnity and much feeling committed him to the great Head of the church in the following words: "O Lord, I roll over my dear husband upon Thee, keep him as the apple of thine eye; be Thou his light and his salvation; never leave him to himself for a single moment. Thou hast a strong arm, although mine be weak." During the day she was much engaged in ejaculating prayer, sometimes uttering aloud such expressions as the following: "O Lord, I have no claim to thy regard but what is founded on the work of thy Son. Thou never saidst to any of the seed of Jacob, seek ye my face in vain: I have often sought thee in tears, cast me not off at last. O Lord, lift now upon me the light of thy countenance. O Jesus, save me in thine own way. There is nothing in this world to draw my affections." At this expression her husband wept, and pointed to himself. Upon which she observed, "Yes, my dear, I love you, perhaps too much; but I love Jesus infinitely more. His arm alone brought salvation. I trust I shall soon enter into joy unspeak

able."

A few hours before her death she asked me to pray by her bedside; after this exercise was over, her mind seemed greatly delighted with the infinite fulness treasured up in Christ. Whilst expatiating on this delightful theme, she fixed her eyes on her weeping partner, and, in the language of humble, but strong confidence, assured him, that in the fulness of which she was speaking, there was abundance of consolation for him in this trying hour. Nearly four hours before she expired the faculty of speech almost left her. During this solemn period, however, she was heard to pronounce, although with a faltering tongue,

the following expressions, "He is the chiefest among ten thousand, and altogether lovely." Whosoever believeth in me hath everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day." The following were the last words which she uttered :

"The battle's fought, the prize is won, "Now, O Lord, let trouble cease, "And let thy servant die in peace." Thus our dear sister fell asleep in the Lord, on Friday night, the 24th inst. having been ill 14 days.

Her death was considered as one of those occurrences in Providence that would afford a suitable subject of improvement to the congregations with whom she had united in divine worship; and a funeral sermon was therefore preached by Mr. Traveller, on last Sabbath evening, at Persewaukum chapel, from Luke, ii. 29, 30. (part of the last words she uttered ;) and on Wednesday evening Mr. Crisp also improved the mournful occasion in a sermon at Black Town chapel, from Psalm

cxvi. 15.

My dear afflicted brother feels his loss most keenly; but his mind is graciously supported by the consolations and hopes of the gospel. O that this afflicting dispensation of Divine Providence may be

sanctified to all concerned.

DEATH OF THE REV. DR. MILNE,

Senior Missionary at Malacca.

The society has sustained a most serious loss by the death of their truly excellent, learned, pious, and laborious missionary, Dr. Milne. His health has long been in a declining state, and the directors were anxious that he should try the effect of a voyage to the Cape, or to England; but he was unwilling to quit, for a considerable time, a station which required his presence, at least until he could with confi dence leave its affairs in the hands of com. petent persons, of which he had a pleasing prospect had he been spared a year or two longer. He, however, took a voyage to Sincapore, and from thence to Pulo Penang, or Prince of Wales's Island. From the latter place, Mr. Ince, one of our missionaries at that station, wrote a letter to the directors, dated June 10, 18 22,

from which the following information is Mr. Ellis, one of the missionaries in the extracted :South Seas, informing him that the brethren were all well, as were also Mr. Tyerman and Mr. Bennet, and that the cause of religion was flourishing.

"Dr. Milne arrived here from Sincapore in April last, and remained with us about a fortnight; but finding the heat of the weather in George Town so very great and debilitating, (the thermometer frequently 880 and 90° in the shade,) he dated Pulo-Penang, April 17, 1822, a few weeks

removed into the country, to the residence of our kind friend, David Brown, Esq. Mr. Beighton and I remained with him two or three days at a time alternately. But, notwithstanding this desirable change, he declined more and more daily, and his cough and difficulty of breathing became more and more troublesome. He therefore returned to our house about the 10th of May. He then became anxious to return to Malacca, but there was no vessel at our island about to sail thither. We therefore applied to Mr. Brown, who proposed writing to His Excellency, the Hon. W. E. Philips, the governor, (who had ever proved himself our friend,) to request the loan of the Government cruiser, the Nautilus, to convey Dr. Milne to Malacca. The favour was most rea

dily granted, with an assurance of his Excellency's cordial satisfaction in having it in his power to accommodate so good and useful a man as Dr. Milne.

"Our afflicted brother, accompanied by Mr. Beighton, sailed on the 16th of May, and reached Malacca in eight days. On their arrival, as Mr. B. has informed me,

Dr. Milne was much worse. Indeed the captain, the surgeon, and he, feared he would not live to reach the place, but that he would die at sea.

"On Sunday morning, June 9, I reseived a note from the Governor, informing me that a few days after his arrival at Malacca he expired. This is all the information I am yet in possession of, as I have not yet heard from Mr. Beighton, who, I hope, is on his way back to Penang."

Mr. Ince gives us, in the same letter, an affecting account of the death of Mrs. Ince, the particulars of which shall appear in à future number.

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He states, that Mrs. Beighton and children were quite well. He adds, that a few days before the date of his letter, June 10, he had received a letter from

The following is an Extract from the last letter received by the Directors from Dr. Milne,

before his death, which shows how fully his heart was set upon his missionary work.

"As to my own case, I think a great there is a complication in my disorder. I and peculiar uncertainty hangs upon itbelieve that a long sea-voyage would be useful-and yet I am so tied at Malacca, that I cannot take it. I must hang on, till I see persons able to carry on the work. Make haste and send them, or I heart and flesh fail, be thou, O God, the shall be gone before they come. 'When strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Pray abundantly for me. The Mission here is doing well. There seems to be a good deal of Christian truth communicated directly to the heathen weekly and daily a thing of much importance in this stage of our Missions. We are already in possession of many books; but ed. The Brethren have set up what I more preaching, catechising, &c. is wantvernacular tongues, by which I mean recall The Form of Public Worship, in the gular Sabbath services, consisting of public prayer, reading the scriptures, singing, preaching, &c. I consider this a high missionary attainment, and a good sign at a Mission."

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Letter from Mr. Beighton, dated Malacca,
June 10, 1822.

We sailed on Thursday evening, May 16, and arrived at Malacca on Friday morning, the 24th. The wind was contrary most of the way, and Dr. M. became weaker and weaker, so that we feared he would die on the passage. It was his wish, if he died on board, to be conveyed to Malacca, for burial; but this we feared would be found impracticable.

On the Sabbath we spent at sea he appeared to be a little more composed than usual. I was near his couch, and he appeared to be frequently engaged in prayer

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Many expressions dropped from his lips, intimating that he thought his earthly course was nearly finished. The Lord, however, was pleased to spare his dying servant to see his family at Malacca, where we arrived at the time before mentioned.

Dr. Milne had previously made his will, so that his worldly affairs were speedily settled. It soon became apparent that the time of his departure was at hand. The Dutch physician attended him, and pursued the same course of medicine which had been commenced by Dr. Boyd. The hiccough came on, and continued several days. Dr. M. did not appear to experience those raptures and joys with which some are favoured on the near approach of death; but his confidence in Christ was thus expressed:

"If I am found in Jesus' hands,

"My soul can ne'er be lost." About five o'clock on Saturday afternoon, June 1, he was in extreme pain, and exclaimed, "My God, ny God, help me!" He was afterwards somewhat more easy, but became gradually weaker; he asked for little during the night, and at half-past two o'clock on Sunday morning (June 2) our highly respected friend and brother was released from all his sufferings; and his happy spirit fled to enjoy a glorious Sabbath in the paradise of God.

Thus has the society lost a faithful and laborious Missionary, and four dear children are deprived of a tender father.

Upon the inspection of the body, it was found that his disease was wholly pulmonary, and not that of the liver. He had attained his 37th year on the 27th of April last.

STATE OF THE MISSION AT MALACCA.

On this subject Mr. Beighton, in the letter above quoted, gives the following information :

The native schools are going on prosperously, under the vigilant care of Mr. Humphreys. The Chinese youths attach

ed to the College are also on the increase; and O that God may be pleased to bless the means that are used for instilling into the minds of the young the principles of the glorious gospel of our Lord and Saviour.

The printing of the Chinese Magazine, the Gleaner, &c. will probably suffer some interruption: but it is hoped that when Dr. Morrison hears of the removal of his esteemed colleague, he will visit Malacca, at least for a few months, and make some arrangement for carrying on the various works usually published here.

It has pleased God to visit me with affliction since I came hither. I have had an attack of fever, which has brought me very low; but I am now recovering, and anxiously waiting for a vessel to carry me back to Penang.

Mr. Thomson had left Malacca for Sincapore before I arrived here.

In a subsequent letter, dated June 28, Mr. Beighton, who was still waiting for a passage to Penang, states that Mr. Collie, who was appointed to the mission at Malacca, had arrived.

BELLARY.

Mr. Hands's Missionary Tour. In the close of 1821, and the beginning of 1822, Mr. Hands made a Missionary tour through the Mysore to Seringapatam. He was well furnished with portions of the Sacred Scriptures and Tracts, in the Teloogoo and Canara languages. On the 31st of January he wrote to the Secretary as follows:

"Between Bellary and Bangalore (he says) I halted a considerable time, at upwards of twenty large towns; (in most of which no Missionary had before appeared ;) and Anundarayer and myself preached the glad tidings of salvation, and distributed tracts. In almost every place we were heard with great attention, and our tracts were received with the utmost eagerness. It was highly gratifying to see these poor people coming to us with the books in their hands, requesting the explanation of some things which they could not understand; and often little groups of them sitting on the ground and reading them together, and sometimes requesting us to stay longer with them, that they

might hear more of the new and important things we brought to their notice."

Mr. Hands proceeded to Bangalore, Seringapatam, and Tellicherry, every where distributing books and addressing the people. On his way through the Jungle near the Western Ghauts, he was seized with the intermittent fever, which brought him very low. From Tellicherry he went to Cannamore, where he embarked for Bombay. At the latter place he remained some time. He was here married to a Miss Smith, a member of the Bombay Mission, and on their journey to his residence at Bellary, his wife was attacked with fever, which, in the course of a few days, terminated her life.

HUMPEE.

In our last, we gave an extract of a letter from the Rev. W. Reeve, in relation to a heathen festival. The following additional paragraph on this

subject is quoted from the same letter :

"The Rajah of Harponelly, whom brother Hands and myself visited five years ago at the seat of his government, was, with two other chieftains, at this feast. He sent to us requesting an interview; we took the first opportunity of calling upon him. But what with the bards rehearsing his titles, loud noise of drums and horns, the scraping and bowing o hundreds of interested sycophants, and the clanging of the immense multitude that stood in a semicircle before the open area, we found but little opportunity of preaching to him" of righteousness, temperance, and a judgment to come." He, however, treated us very courteously, made a few inquiries relative to the state of the Mission, the health of my colleagues, &c. &c. and insisted upon our returning to our lodgings on one of his elephants. I would much rather have gone on the apostle's horse, but to please him, for the first time in my life, mounted, by means of a ladder, this huge and sagacious animal. There was a scarlet howder on the top, in which we sat as easy as on a sofa. He has always shown himself very friendly towards us. He expresses a wish that we would visit his country again. Some time ago he furnished us with several scarce and very valuable native books, from which we have derived no small facilities in our philological pursuits."

"The Dessai, (a Mahratta chieftain,) of whose correspondence we have formerly given you several extracts, was to have met us here. But some obstacles on the part of government had rendered this measure impracticable. He sent a note of apology, expressing how much he was grieved at the disappointment, and the hopes he entertained of soon seeing us at Bellary. Anundarayer was my amanuensis in writing him a reply,"

Description of the Hindoos.

On the character of the Hindoos Mr. Reeve writes as follows:

"The Hindoo character, of itself, is not only altogether uninteresting, but extreme. ly repulsive and forbidding, and the Missionary of Jesus needs much of the grace of God to keep up the proper tone of his mind, and to prevent his being a misanthrope instead of a philanthropist. The Hindoos are not barbarous, but their elevation from that state consisting mainly of cunning, craft, and duplicity, renders them rather despicable than amiable. They are, it is true, a civilized people; but while on the one hand the powers of communication, memory, association, imitation, reflection; and reasoning, are prostituted to the vilest of purposes, and made subservient to the greatest fooleries in the world; on the other hand, we behold an almost entire destitution of those traits of moral complexion which shed a lustre and a glory over the civilized nations of ancient Greece and Rome. But shall we, therefore, conclude that their conversion to the faith of the gospel is altogether a hopeless case? This be far from us; when we recollect that this pagan nation, as well as all others, is in the hands of the Great Omnipotent, as clay is in the hands of the potter; that his divine fiat is irresistible, and without controul; that nothing is too hard for the Lord."

CALCUTTA..

Fruits of Missionary labour.

In a letter, dated at Calcutta, on the 14th of February, 1822, Mr. Bankhead remarks :

"It affords me much pleasure in being enabled to state that the work of the Lord

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