Periodical Accounts relative to the Baptist Missionary Society, No. XI. 800, 1s.

WE have mentioned lately (in our Magazine for April) some encouraging circumstances in the mission of our Baptist brethren; and we have read, with much pleasure, the details in the present Number of their publication; the contents of which are as follows:

1. Extracts from Mr. Marshman's Journal (addressed to Dr. Ryland.) The most remarkable circumstance here related, is the following: About forty years ago, a man, by birth a cow-keeper, pretended to great sanctity, and to cure diseases by the Choron Amreeta, or "Immortal Water of his Feet," He is succeeded by his son Ram Dulol, who pretends to work the same mira cles; and is so liberally supported by his devotees, that he lives in the style of a Rajah, in a stately mansion, and surrounded with wealth and luxury. With this impostor they had an interesting conversation. Bis most distinguishing tenets are, "That cart is nothing, the debtahs nothing, the brahmans nothing" yet his disciples comply with all the forms of superstition (which they call Outward Work); and Inaintain the horrid notion, that God, dwelling in us, is the author of all our sins. This man and his followers were much pressed to receive Bengalce Testaments; but in vain. However, as their principles tend to weaken the established superstitions, they are so far favourable to the propagation of the gospel. Of the manner in which the Missionaries attempt this, we have an interesting account in the following extract from this Journal, by Mr. Marshman:

branch of which had, a few days before, forbidden him the house, on account of his attachment to the gospel. We ac cordingly went to the village, attended with Petumbur senior, expecting our usual reception there,contempt and ridicule. We walked slowly along the street till we came to a shop where a brahman was sit

ting, with large heaps of cowries before

him. I accosted him, "Well, brahman, you seem to have a deal of money before you! Money is a good thing for this world; but for the other world we want something more." "Oh,' said he, I want nothing but money! If I have that, I can secure my eternal welfare.' "How?" By doing holiness, and making offerings to God.' "And do you suppose that God is so poor as to need your money? No, brother; the God of the whole earth can need nothing from you. You may. corrupt an earthly judge; but in the great day, when God will judge all men accord ing to their works, you will find him in. corruptible; neither will he regard any name;-sooders, brahmans, gooroos, and debtahs will then receive according to their deserts. Where will Seeb the adulterer, and Creeshnoo the liar, then appear? and that day? Now God calls upon you to what will you, their worshippers, do ia receive mercy, through his Son, whom he gave up to death for sinners"-By this time a large crowd was gathered round us, to whom I turned, and amplified the above ideas. Kemol was, in the mean time, in the crowd, answering the questions put to him, with "Hear, weigh in your minds, judge." Petumbur, who was by me, being noticed by one of them as.busy in explaining and persuading, was accosted with, with, and take the cast of the Mleech's › Who are you? A Hindoo? What? eat He replied, "I have been many years among you; but I found neither love, tuath, nor compassion. What is a man without these? I heard of this great word; Icame, Lexamined, and have found substance."-This brought on a great deal of abuse, which Petumbur took very patiently; and, at last, he completely silenced this railing brahman, with," Is anger a truit of holiness, or of sin?" After spending a few moments in prayer, and distributing papers, we departed.

"In our way home, another brahman attacked Petombur on his eating with us. He replied, "Nothing which God has made for food is forbidden; and what enters a man defiles him not: anger, rage, and lying make a man sinful.” The mas

was so cut down with this reply, that he went off in a rage. Not having taken Petumbur with me before, I could not help being pleased and thankful on such an oc casion, to observe an old venerable Hindoo defending the truth with so much propriety and spirit."

Extracts from Mr.Ward's Journal.

"Serampore, April 10, 1802-This day the people have been going about with ropes and canes in their sides, swords thro' their tongues, &c. I heard of two devices which were new to me: — One man thrust the stail of his umbrella through his tongue, and held it thus over his head as he walked and danced along. Another man had two dreadful snakes put through the skin of his arms, their heads being in his hands; but he suffered them to bite him shockingly. Their poisonous teeth, however, were cut out. I also heard of one man who fell upon a sword, and cut himself dreadfully.

" April 12. A brahman, who has been here once or twice before, and who lives with Dulol, the famous leader of the new sect, came again to-day. He says that Dalol sent him to get baptized first; that Dalol will follow, and bring with him 100,000 of his disciples! We suspect the whole to be a tale of deception. This brahman talked of having been convinced of fin, and of taking refuge in Jesus Christ. He was very talkative; but Kemol made him a little more slow."

After these Journals, follow two Letters from Mr. Carey and Mr. Marshman to Mr. Fuller,-and the official Letter from the Missionaries to the Society; in the latter of which we have a list of the number baptized being thirteen natives, and four Europeans; beside eight natives, constant hearers, and several children growing up.

After this, we have several other Letters, full of piety and intelligence, which must rejoice the heart of every friend to the Missionary cause; and from two of Mr. Carey's letters we extract the following very interesting passages:

"Calcutta, August 31, 1802.-A most encouraging circumstance has lately occurred, and which has much strengthened * our hands. About three months ago, three Musselmans came from a distance to hear the gospel, and requested that one of us would pay them a visit; which we pro ‚mised to do after the rainy seaton, when the passages by water would be open About six weeks since, one of them, de

puted by the rest, came again, to conduct any of us who could go. Brother Marshman was the only one who could undertake so long a journey; and a better could not have been chosen for the purpose. He therefore went; and took with him Petumbur Mittre and Pharut. The place where they live is in the district of Jessore, near the river Isamuty. Brother Marshman, on his arrival, found about 200 persons who have, for several years, rejected cast. They are Mussulmans and Hindoos, formerly of various casts. They were con vinced of the folly and wickedness of both the Hindoo and Mussulman faith, but confessed that they were ignorant of what was right; and hearing of us, they were very desirous of knowing the gospel. Brother Marshman's reception among them exceeded all expectation. Many were gathered together, ready to hear the word when he arrived, having had previous notice; and they heard the word with a kind of pleasure and eagerness seldom seen in this country. They desired us to write to them, and to visit them, promising to visit us when they can. In short, a hopeful prospect presents itself. - In returning home, Brother Marshman got intelligence of another body of Hindoo Dissenters, whom he determined to visit. He did so ; and found that at another place, about a day's journey nearer home than the place he had visited, there are at least 2000 persons who have pub licly renounced their cast. They received him with great pleasure, and were desirous of seeing him again."

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"The late opening in the eastern part of the country, more than balances all our distresses. They have a society of up wards of 200 persons, who have rejected all worship of idols, and all honour to Mahomet; and, what is more, they reject many of the vices which other natives practise with an unblushing countenance. Since they have known us, the whole body of this people have received the Bible asthe word of God: they meet together to read it, and to pray; and intend to erect a place for themselves, where they can meet for worship. They now also call themselves Christians, and esteem us as their brethren.

We really hope that some of them are trully converted; and indeed all of them, whom I have seen, appear to be seriously inclined. I trust they will ere long have a gospel - church formed among them. I was surprized to see with what facility they could run to any place of Scripture: they did not seem to be more at a loss to find a passage, than a person would, who had been accustomed to the Bible all his days. The do trine of the Trinity is pe culiarly abhorred by Mussulmans; and these people held a council, which lasted three days, to consider whether this dec

trine could be admitted or not. It ended with an universal acknowledgement of it; yet, leaving it as a mystery, in the same manner as Christians do in general.

From the continuation of Mr. Marshman's Journal, with much pleasure we add the following short

extract:

Nov. 11. We hear that Mr. Gericke, a missionary on the coast of Malabar (appointed by the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge) has been a journey into the Mysore country, and near to Cape Cormeria. Whole villages, it seems, have agreed to throw their idols out of their temples, and fit them up for the worship of the true God. It is said he preaches almost day and night; and has baptized more than eight hundred people.

The great importance of these extracts must be our apology for their length; we are desirous to give the most extended circulation to good news from so far a country; and can assure our Christian readers, that the whole accounts will highly graify them in the perusal.

Periodical Accounts relating to the Missions of the Church of the United Brethren, No. XXXVI. Svo, 15. Though this be the 36th No. of the Brethren's accounts, it is the fourth only which has been printed for general circulation; the former publications being confined to subscribers to the mission. The contents of this Number are as follows:

1. A Diary of the Mission at Hoop, on the Corentyn. This contains many pleasing particulars; yet the mission has suffered greatly from the small pox. Query, Would it not be a great blessing if the vaccine inoculation could be so far extended?

2. Diary of the Mission among the free Negroes at Bombay, in Surinam; from which we extract the following remarkable instance of a guardian Providence : —

On the 14th brother Mehr went with our own negroes to the Prapraba-creek, a voyage of two hours, to prej are some ce dar-planks, cut two months ago, and convey them hither. They returned on the 17th, in very rainy weather, but in good health; and only complained that, during the nights, the bats had attacked and bit them. On the 19th, they set out again to

water.

finish their work, and took a live tortoise with them, which they meant to kill, and make a good meal of in the wood. Having tied this creature so fast to one of the posts of their but, that it could not possibly disengage itself and escape, the negroes went to a place about an English mile off, to get one fish. They do this by means of a species of wood, which is cut small, worked into powder, and strewed upon the The poison contained in it stupifies the fishes, and causes them soon to appear as dead, swimming on the surface. Brother Mehr was meanwhile employed with the cedar-planks, till overcome with fatigue, he lay down in the shade, near the tortoise, and slept about an hour. During this time, a tyger came to the place, tore the tortoise off the pole, and dragged it into the wood; brother Mehr remaining fast asleep, on awaking and perceiving what had happened, he was much alarmed, and thanked the Lord for the gracious preservation of his life, while in the power of such an animal. He adds, however, that it was a lesson to him to be more cautious in future in so dangerous a situation. The negroes soon arrived, and brought so large a quantity of fish, that they could not consume them all; and the tortoise was not missed. On the 226, they returned home with their cargo of planks, and a fish called Haymar, one of the largest and best fishes in this country, weighing 20lb.

To this we add the following example of sweet Christian simpli city and piety:

Aug.3. In the evening meeting, the fourth and fifth chapters of the second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians were read and expounded. After it was over, John Arabini, Joshua and Andrew, our oldest ne groe brethren, sat down on the bench before our house, and immediately entered upon a spiritual conversation. Brother Wietz sat down by them, and heard them, with tears of gratitude, thanking the Lord for what he has done in the hearts of some of this most idolatrous nation. It may not be unpleasant to our readers to see a part of their simple conversation inserted.

John Arabini said, "It is inconceiv able what our Saviour made of such a man as Paul was before his conversion: what a teacher he became, though he had been, the greatest persecutor of Jesus and the believers; and how he could write such things as we have just now been hearing in the church. And what has not our Saviour done for us! I was the leader at every dance and merriment, as you all know. You also know, that, as heathen, we indulged in every abomination, in