held out an example for many years to other Christian Bodies, which they are now following with a zeal whereby the Church itself will be put to shame if she does not, in her turn, catch new fire from them. But, blessed be God, she is awake to her duty. Her members see a new sphere of exertions opening before the Christian World; and, in their various ranks and orders, they are coming forward to take their full share in these exertions. For it cannot but be manifest to every reflecting observer, that the leadings of Divine Providence call Christians of these days, to more strenuous, diversified, and extended efforts for the benefit of their fellow-men, than those of any former age; and the just and legitimate defence of ancient Institutions against the accusation of not effecting more than they have done, is their incompetency, and their want of opportunity to do more; but such opportunities are now multiplying on every side: and it is on this ground, that, after Thirteen Years of patient labour, the Society can with confidence claim the support of the Christian World, and particularly that of the Members of its own communion. When it was first formed, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Moore, and the Bishop of London, Dr. Porteus, encouraged the members to proceed; and promised to regard their efforts with kindness, and to afford them countenance and protection as their plans might attain maturity and commend themselves to their approbation. But these revered Prelates were removed to a better world while the Society was in silence laying its foundations. It can now, however, make that appeal, and it does make it with confidence, which may satisfy every faithful member of the Church, that it offers to the whole body a fair and promising opportunity of taking its just and proper share in attempting the conversion of the Heathen World. What Briton can survey the history of the last twenty years without adoring the goodness of God, which has led this country to lay the foundations in those "troublous times" of more Institutions which aim at the moral good of mankind than existed before in this country. The Peace so unexpectedly brought within our reach will vastly augment the means of extending the benefits of these institutions, and our best way of securing the continuance of this peace will be the assiduous employment of these augmented means in advancing the glory of God and the good of man. To be employed in the cause of their Heavenly Master is the highest honour that can be conferred on Christians. To this honour we aspire. It is the very principle of our union together. And, with all simplicity of heart, we will devote what we receive of the Lord to the advancement of his kingdom among men. The Society will support your Committee in this renewed dedication of themselves to the service of Him who hath purchased them with His own blood, that they should no longer live unto themselves, but unto Him who died for them, and rose again, and is now Lord of the dead and of the living-on whose shoulders the government is laidand who is conducting all things, in infinite wisdom and by irresistible councils, to that issue which shall advance to the highest-the glory of the Lord. P.S. The publication of the Report has been unavoidably delayed by the Secretary having been called from town to assist at Meetings held in Hull and in Dublin. An Association has been formed at Hull, the Right Worshipful the Mayor in the Chair, for that town and the East Riding of Yorkshire, which has already contributed upward of five hundred pounds. A Society has been established in Ireland on a large scale. The centre of its operations is to be in Dublin; but its influence is to be extended, as opportunities may offer, by the formation of Associations throughout Ireland; a very promising one having been already formed at Armagh. The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Dublin was in the Chair, and the Society has received the countenance of many distinguished Noblemen, Clergymen, and Gentlemen. About twelve hundred pounds may be expected. The Secretary and the friends who accompanied him were received with the utmost cordiality; and found every where the most zealous support to the Society's views. CHURCH MISSIONARY HOUSE, APPENDIX I. (See Page 270.) Extracts from "An Act for continuing in the East India Company, for a further Term, the Possession of the British Territories in India, together with certain exclusive Privileges; for establishing further Regulations for the Government of the said Territories, and the better Administration of Justice within the same; and for regulating the Trade to and from the Places within the Limits of the said Company's Charter." AND whereas it is the duty of this country to promote the interest and happiness of the Native Inhabitants of the British Dominions in India; and such measures ought to be adopted as may tend to the introduction among them of useful knowledge, and of religious and moral improvement; and in furtherance of the above objects, sufficient facilities ought to be afforded by law to persons desirous of going to and remaining in India, for the purpose of accomplishing those benevolent designs, so as the authority of the local governments respecting the intercourse of Europeans with the interior of the country be preserved, and the principles of the British Government, on which the Natives of India have hitherto relied for the free exercise of their religion, be inviolably maintained: and whereas it is expedient to make provision for granting permission to persons desirous of going to and remaining in India for the above purposes, and also to persons desirous of going to and remaining there for other lawful purposes; be it therefore enacted, that when and as often as any application shall be made to the said Court of Directors, for or on behalf of any person or persons desirous of proceeding to the East Indies for permission so to do, the said Court shall, unless they shall think fit to comply therewith, transmit every such application within one month from the receipt thereof to the said Board of Commissioners for the affairs of India; and in case the said Commissioners shall not see any sufficient objection thereto, it shall and may be lawful for the said Gommissioners to direct that such person or persons shall, at his or their own special charge, be permitted to proceed to any of the said principal settlements of the said Company, and that such person or persons shall be furnished by the said Court of Directors with a certificate or certificates, according to such form as the said Commissioners shall prescribe, signifying that such person or persons hath or have so proceeded with the cognizance and under the sanction of the said Court of Directors; and that all such certificates shall entitle the persons obtaining the same so long as they shall properly conduct themselves, to the countenance and protection of the several Governments of the said Company in the East Indies and parts aforesaid, in their respective pursuits, subject to all such provisions and restrictions as are now in force, or may hereafter be judged necessary, with regard to persons residing in India. Provided always, that nothing herein contained shall extend or be construed to extend to restrict or prohibit the said Court of Directors from offering such representations to the said Board of Commissioners, respecting persons so applying for permission to proceed to the East Indies, as the said Court of Directors may at any time think fit. Provided also, and be it further enacted, that all persons who shall proceed to the East Indies shall, upon their arrival at any place within the limits of the said United Company's Government, be subject to all such rules and regulations as now are or hereafter may be in force within those limits. Provided also, and be it further enacted, that if any person having obtained a certificate or licence from the said Court of Directors, authorizing such person to proceed to the East Indies, shall at any time so conduct himself as in the judgment of the Governor General, or Governor of the Presidency within which such person shall be found, to have forfeited his claim to the countenance and protection of the Government of such Presidency, it shall and may be lawful for such Governor General, or Governor, by order, to declare that the certificate or licence so obtained by such person shall be void from a day to be named in such order; and from and after such day so to be named in such order, such person shall be deemed and taken to be a person residing and being in the East Indies without licence or authority for that purpose, and may be sent forthwith to |