without the aid of dictionaries, and a tolerable acquaintance with general history, philosophy, and letters, appear to be necessary acquirements.

These may seem demands of too high a nature from youths of the present native population, and it may be supposed that the very hopelessness of the task will be a barrier to the attainment of what is possible. It seems to us, however, that a first principle in the process of elevation, is raise the mind to the proper standard, and reduce not the standard to the degraded state of the mind. The latter would lull and satisfy, the former will excite and produce activity. Energy of mind, if not originally acquired, is greatly increased by application and suitable subjects of study. Looseness and incoherency of thought are induced and confirmed by a direction, toward things beneath present attainment, being given to the mind. The general outline which we have prescribed for the student, contains nothing more than has been pursued successfully by scholars in other countries, and much more has been appropriated as mental property by some individuals. We do not believe that soil, or climate, or mere physical causes are sufficiently powerful to deteriorate mental capacities, nor does any configuration of matter alter the powers of the mind. Systems of government might probably affect in some degree the advancement and improvement of intellectual endowments; but we congratulate ourselves that we live under the benign influence of a British constitution.

False or partial elementary education may possess a baneful influence, and does often stunt the growth of intellect; but we look to the four Elementary Schools in connexion with the College as subservient to our purposes; and, if rightly conducted, fit to prevent any impediment which otherwise might arise. That these may be efficiently managed, it has been stated as part of our plan to place over them instructors of our own training, men of principle and devotedness to their work, and to retain in the hands of the College Council, the general superintendence and arrangements of their procedure. A class of characters will, we trust, be raised up from among the seminarists, who shall be able to discharge the duties of subordinate tutors There will be others whose talents may be defective as to the requisite facility for conveying instruction to a popular assembly, and some whose success in particular branches may render them peculiarly qualified to hold important places in the seminary, or to discharge important duties to the religious world. These will form a circle or community, the intercourse with which will have an elevating and exciting tendency on the minds and faculties of the younger disciples of learning, who are candidates for advancement; and by them the lamentable deficiency which now exists in elementary and more complete works of knowledge will be best and most speedily supplied.

But is not an objection of considerable force to be urged in the vastness of the project, and the limited character of our energies? This may be asked; and

we answer, yes were our resources confined to our own contracted powers. If the measure meets with the frown of God, all the union and co-operation of the wisest and most influential would be futile, as the attempt to build Babel's tower, or, under Julian, the effort to erect a third temple at Jerusalem. If the principles be according to natural and revealed truth, if according to reason they be suited to the purposes desired, if the aim be for the honour of the great God, and if all be conducted in humble and sincere dependence upon his aid and blessing, if he has said" those who honour me I will honour;" then will not his frown but his smile, his blessing, rest upon the arrangements. That which enjoys his blessing, and is connected with his glory, which has for its basis the maxims of eternal truth, if all the emissaries of Satan, and all their agents on earth, were to conspire against its agents and their work, it would be as much in vain as when they said to Zerubbabel, "the time is not come"-when they wrote letters to the king of Persia, or when they mocked and said, “if a fox go up he shall even break down their stone wall;" for the eye of God would be upon his servants, that their enemies could not cause them to cease. Therefore should not his servants be intimidated or made to proceed with dilatoriness, or stop short in their work from the opposition of those who are inimical to their proceedings: and if their work be of God it cannot be brought to ruin-it will promote the interests of Zion, and the foundation standeth sure; we assert from conviction, we bear our testimony to

the Christian world as in the sight of God, that, so far as human means are concerned, only money and suitable labourers are required; here is the sphere, the demand for the full, continued, and extensive success of the plan. Shall not the present enlightened state of society, the aroused and stimulated benevolence of the Christian world, the already brightening appearances of Jehovah's blessing, suffice as encouragement and a warrant for our confidence and perseverance? We have not realized one hesitating emotion, but every circumstance has tended to confirm our conviction and strengthen our faith in the covenanted mercies of our Lord. Is it our desire to accomplish great things, let us pray for and attempt great things, has long been the motto of benevolence, and we would make it ours. We have to acknowledge the kindness of many in the support they have freely rendered to the plan now submitted.

In Bombay subscriptions were first received, and the liberality of friends there is fully attested by the list of benefactions. Friends in this Presidency have also shown their patronage to the Institution in a way truly gratifying to those most concerned. The Directors of the London Missionary Society have addressed the Missionaries here on the subject, and pledged themselves to give the seminary" all reasonable support." One subscription of £40 has been received from an unknown friend in England.*

* A List of the Subscriptions will be found at the end of the volume.

We will close by a few suggestions on the three following subjects. The first is the commencement of a Public Library and Philosophical Apparatus for the Institution. Though native works are few, and for the greater part a worthless acquisition, yet for the sake of the students obtaining a correct knowledge of their own language, it is necessary that a collection of works in the respective languages spoken here, and of the Sanscrit, should be made. The great store of knowledge so much required in this country, must be transfused. from the literature of the western world. The necessity of a large and well-selected Library, and of Philosophical Apparatus, needs no particular comment. It would be almost insulting to the piety and good sense of the Christian public to descend into particulars in this place, respecting the relative importance of the works to be assorted for such an establishment, or elaborately to urge the necessity and utility of the measure on their serious attention and considerationno: we only point out the desideratum and say, here is an ample field for the display of Christian benevolence. Those who feel a brother's sympathy for India's sable sons, will have an opportunity of showing it by enriching this Library with their kind benefactions. The works which we are ready urgently to request from the lovers of knowledge, science, and their fellowmen, will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged. We may here record the liberal and muchrequired supply, lately received from the Parent Society, of English Grammars, Greek Grammars and