These medals bear an impression of the front elevation of the new school, with suitable inscriptions on the obverse.

The following is a list of the successful candidates for the meed of merit, in the 8 senior classes.

IX.-Monument to Messrs. CAREY, MARSHMAN and WARD. To the Editors of the Calcutta Christian Observer.

SIRS,

Will you permit me to call the attention of the Christian and literary public of India to the following subject. Your readers will be aware that the last of the excellent trio (Messrs. Carey, Marshman and Ward), who may justly be designated the fathers of the modern Protestant Missions to India, Dr. Marshman, has entered into his rest. They all sleep in Jesus and their works do follow them.

The McFarlan Gold Medal.

+ The Silver Medal from Mr. Gray.

The 2nd prize for general eminence; and a Silver Medal, from the Rev. Mr. Charles, for his Book containing various original demonstrations of propositions in the first six Books of Euclid.

Might it not be proper for all parties, both European, IndoBriton and Native, to unite for the purpose of erecting some monument to the memory of these pioneers in the Mission field? I do not advocate any splendid erection, but a plain unostentatious tablet, in some public place of resort (the Town Hall for instance), which might teach the future generations of India the reward that attaches to unaided talent, perseverance, and Christian integrity*. I am aware the more private friends of Dr. Carey contemplate some such erection for him; but this would not interfere with the more public and comprehensive demonstration of feeling. Submitting this to the judgment of yourselves and readers,

Calcutta, Jany. 21st 1838.

I am, &c.

A COSMOPOLITE.

Missionary and Religious Entelligence.

1.-ECCLESIASTICAL AND MISSIONARY MOVEMENTS.

Since our last, the Rev. W. F. Wybrow has left for Banaras in company with the Rev. Mr. Leupolt of the Church Mission. Mr. W. intends, we believe, to visit the several stations of the Society in the Mufassal. May his visits be the means of infusing new vigour into the minds of the brethren.-The Rev. A. Sutton has returned to Cuttack. The Rev. A. Lish of Chirrs Punji, The Rev. J. Tomlin and family, from the hills, and the Rev. J. Comstock of Khyook Khyoo, arrived safely in Calcutta during the last month. We understand the Bishop designs a trip to the eastward for the benefit of his health. The Rev. T. Robertson, the senior Presidency Chaplain, has proceeded to England.-The Bishoprick of Madras has been filled up with Dr. Spencer, a relative of Sir J. C. Hobhouse; it is supposed, however, that domestic circumstances will induce him to resign the appointment. May the mantle of Corrie fall on his successor !-The last overland despatch announces that 48 Missionaries had taken their farewell of the Missionary Society. We have not heard officially of such a designation; but have no doubt that it refers to the publicly setting apart of a number of devoted Missionaries and their wives who are intended to accompany the Rev. J. Williams to the South Sea Islands.-J. Hope, Esq. formerly treasurer to the Serampore Mission, has entered into his rest. The Rev. G. Townsend and the Rev. W. Broadfoot, two of the earliest friends of the London Society, have also passed from the scene of labour to that of reward.-The Rev. H. Malcom has sailed from China for the United States. Rev. H. Proby proceeds to Europe on the Orient.—The Rev. Messrs. A. and J. Stronach, of the London Society, and their families have proceeded on the Brigand to Singapore, to prepare for the Chinese Mission. The Rev. J. Kruckeberg has sailed for the straits on the Sulimany, for the recovery of his health. The Rev. C. Lacy has just arrived from England on the Royal Saxon.

We shall be happy to receive any donation for this purpose.-ED.

2-GOVERNMENT CONFIRMATION OF ITS SANCTION TO THE IDOLATRIES OF

INDIA !!!

It is with the deepest and most unfeigned sorrow we announce it is reported, that the Court of Directors have forwarded an answer to the prayer of the memorial forwarded by the Venerable Corrie and his friends at Madras, that the customary salutes and other Government sanctions to Native religious festivals might be dispensed with. Will it be believed that this prayer has been coldly negatived? The Government, after mature deliberation, continue their sanction alike to Hindu and Musalman superstitions, and not only continue it, but oblige their conscientious servants to bend to Baal whenever the priests of either Káli or Muhamad shall determine to be devout! This is a singular kind of neutrality and only strengthens what we have penned on this subject in another page. The arrival of this intelligence has induced us to recommend that which we hesitated to do before from a fear of being thought premature; viz. that all interested in the subject should convene a public meeting in Calcutta, for the purpose of forwarding to the advocates of humanity in Britain an address urging them to take up and press the subject on the attention of the Parliament and Court of Directors.

3. METROPOLITAN RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES.

The season for holding the Anniversaries of the various religious and Charitable Societies in Calcutta is almost past. The reflections induced by the retrospect of the various engagements is of the most pleasing and exhilarating kind. The meeting together of so many good people, and of the Ministers and Missionaries of different persuasions, is refreshing; and seeing such large assemblies gathered for the support of the active agents of the different Societies, we could not help exclaiming, behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity, and could not but hope that the Saviour's prayer for the unity of his church would have speedy fulfilment. The anniversary of the Auxiliary Bible Society was held on 19th of December, 1837, the Bishop presided. The Report, read by the Rev. R. B. Boswell, was marked by fidelity and deep-toned piety. The exertions during the past year have been extensive and calculated to be permanently useful.-The Annual Meeting of the Bible Association was held in the same place on the evenning of January the 5th. The Archdeacon Dealtry presided. The principal feature of interest in the Report was the continued craving of Native intelligent youth for copies of the Holy Scriptures.-The Anniversary of the Bengal Auxiliary Missionary Society was held in the Union Chapel on the 18th of October J. W. Alexander, Esq. in the chair. The Report, a notice of which appears in this month's number, was listened to with interest.The supporters of the Calcutta Seamen's Friend Society held their Annual Meeting in the Union Chapel on the evening of January 3rd, J. W. Alexonder Esq. in the chair. We have copied the brief report of the institution into our pages entire, as it may interest some of our Mufassal friends in the affairs of our too long neglected Seamen.-The Ladies Association to the Bengal Auxiliary was held in the Vestry of Union Chapel on Wednesday the 17th January; Rev. T. Boaz presided. The object of this Association is to raise funds in aid of the local expenditure of the Society. The Anniversary of the Cooly Bazar Association to the Bengal Auxliary was held on Friday evening the 16th of January. The Meeting was addressed by Messrs. Lacroiz, Morton and Boaz. The annual examination of the general Assembly's Institution is noticed at length in another paper.

The most interesting meeting of the season was that of the UnitedChurches in Calcutta, for special prayer and humiliation, on the first Monday in the

new year. The services of the day opened with prayer and reading the sacred scriptures by the Rev. W. Yates. Short addresses were then delivered on the following topics, by the respected brethren whose names are attached. Rev. W. Morton," Importance of the soul's Salvation." Rev: A. Stronach," Personal exertion on behalf of sinners." Rev. A. Sutton " the Misery of the soul without Christ." Rev. W. Robinson, "Necessity of divine influence." At the close of these various exercises, the Lord's Supper was administered to the assembled Churches. The interest of the services, though extending to three hours, was kept up even to the last. The place of worship though large was filled with Christians of all denominations. In the evening the usual monthly Missionary prayer-meeting was held in the Loll Bazar Chapel. The address, delivered by the Rev. J. Penney, was calculated to excite deep interest in the minds of all Christians towards the Mission work. The attendance, notwithstanding the protracted meeting of the morning, was unusually large. In fact, the attendance and the spirit pervading both the meetings, and the general tone of the addresses, were such as to lead us "to thank God and take courage." One or two instances of a desire to be devoted to God have come to our notice since the occasion referred to; also some instances of renewed exertion and liberality, which are not only cheering but indicative of better days. We can true say

"We have been there, and still would go,

'Tis like a little heaven below;

At once they sing, at once they pray,
They hear of heaven and learn the way."

4.-NEW PENAL CODE.

The first portion of the Indian Law Commissioners' new code for India, has just issued from the press. Of its general merits we are incompetent to judge; our only satisfaction is that the ecclesiastical section and that relating to marriage, are not yet bona fide law. We hope to have some remarks on these in our next ; for if the following clause have any meaning, most of our brethren who employ any gesticulation or energy, are likely ere long, either to find a place at Allipore, or be privileged with a voyage to some of the eastern settlements.

282. "Whoever, with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person, utters any word, or makes any sound in the hearing of that person, or makes any gesture in the sight of that person, or places any object in the sight of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or fine, or both !!!

5.-DEPARTURES.

The number of old Indians proceeding to Europe this season is almost unprecedented; and not only old Indians, but many of them those that have taken an active share in all that concerns the educational, moral, and religious interests of the Indian community. The Honorable T. B. Macaulay has left the shores of India; but if the reprobation of the contemporary press and the absence of every expression of kindly feeling, be indicative that he cannot rank amongst the best friends of India, that indication is as strong as it can be ; and whatever hauteur a man may exhibit, it is impossible that he can be insensible to a silence so general after filling such a post in the councils of India. With Mr. Macaulay as a politician we have nothing to do; nor do we profess to be entitled to feel his strictures on the literature of the country, as our object is utility and not. research; but we confess that it does appear strange that an individual filling such a post, and drawing so princely a revenue from the resources of India,

should not (whatever his estimate of the talent of the country might be) have joined in the efforts of the Asiatic, Horticultural or other useful institutions for benefitting the land. We must acknowledge that we feel some disappointment and regret at the total silence manifested on the departure of another individual who, though united to Mr. Macaulay by matrimonial alliance, does not deserve to pass from a theatre on which he has played so conspicuous a part, without some notice from the friends of India. We refer to C. E. Trevelyan, Esq.; for although we have felt it a conscientious duty to oppose some of the plans of Mr. T., we have always given him credit for the best intentions in prosecuting every scheme which he believed to be for the welfare of the country. His ability, learning, and indefatigable exertion for the good of the youth of India, deserve the best thanks of the intelligent public; as his private worth and social excellence will ensure for him the unimpaired respect of all such as had the privilege of his acquaintance. He, in common with many others either gone or about to depart, has our best wishes and most fervent prayers that he may be preserved, and returned in health, to continue his exertions for the interests of British India.

6. THE SAILOR'S HOME.

From a new edition of the pamphlet detailing the operations of the Sailor's Home, we learn, that that excellent institution is very prosperous; the funds have steadily kept up, and the total number of men shipped, &c. is as follows:

Officers, since the 3rd July, 1837.-Admitted 25, Shipped 23, Berths ashore 1, Remain 1. Petty Officers admitted 15, Shipped 12, Dead 1, Remain 2.

Men admitted into the Home and Refuge.-Admitted 263, Shipped 219, Berths ashore 4, Expelled 14, Left 5, Dead 4, Remain 17.-Total number of officers and men admitted 303.

The Governor General and Sir Charles Metcalfe are amongst the donors to the institution.

7.- EXPORTATION OF NATIVES.

A vessel, sailed during the past month laden with coolies for DEMERARA!!! Another is now equipping for that purpose, and will sail shortly. We understand the agent for shipping these poor unfortunate people has stated that he is authorized to ship 10,000 !!! They are to supply the place of those negroes, who will not work under the blessings of the appren ticeship act. We advise the friends of the natives to read the horrifying details of the working of that system-infinitely worse is it, than the old regime-and then we would ask whether it is probable that Bengáli labourers will be more able to bear up either under the influence of the climate or the oppression of the slave-driver? The original inhabitants of the western islands, a much more robust race than the Bengalis, fell a sacrifice to the excessive toil attendant on sugar labour. It was our intention to have replied to an easily answerable letter on this topic which appeared in the Englishman a few days after our last; we only await the most accurate information from the best sources, in order to place the whole mystery of the Mauritius colonization system in its true light; it is a sufficient answer for the present to say, that the last advices from Mauritius represent the coolies in revolt.-How happy must they be who revolt!

8.-NEW SCHOOL-BOOK SOCIETY AT AGRA.

The long projected School-Book Society for the North Western Provinces, has at length been formed, and is now uniting its efforts with other similar Societies for the welfare of India. We wish it every success.