dine, at seven drink tea, go directly to the chapel again. Sabbath morning and evening service in English; afternoon in Bengalee. Monthly prayermeeting, Monday morning. Weekly prayer meeting, Tuesday evening. A lecture for the children, Wednesday evening. A conference, Saturday evening. WITH respect to the climate, manners of the people, &c. we have selected from Mrs. Newell's journal the following particulars : July 18. Excessively warm weather; but not so hot as the last July in America. The Bengal houses are made so as to admit all the air stirring. In the room where I now keep there are four large windows the size of American doors, with Venetian blinds, and three folding doors. There are no glass windows. A bathing house is commonly connected with each lodging room, and verandas to walk in, in the cool of the day. The floors of the houses are made of stone; the partitions and walls white washed. July 20. From nine to eleven last evening I spent in walking in the garden with Mr. Newell. I do not suffer the least inconvenience from the evening air in this country. When on the ocean, we were very cautious of the least exposure; but here, physicians, and every one else, advise walking in the evening. The jackalls are all that I am afraid of here. Mr. Judson preached yesterday morning: Mr. Ward in the Bengalee, afternoon; Mr. Newell in Some good people from Calcutta the evening. present at worship-a large collection of hearers, all very attentive. Dr Marshman returned to-day from Calcutta. Brought us some intelligence which has revived our spirits a little. He has had some conversation with Mr. Rickets the secretary, about us. He said the Caravan should have leave to depart, if we would engage to leave the British territories, and that possibly we might have leave to go to the Isle of France or Madagascar. So then we shall not go to America in the Caravan, but wait the arrival of our dear brethren in the Harmony, and then conclude which way to direct our steps. The Lord is merciful and full of compassion. July 21. Intend going to Calcutta to-morrow, should the weather permit. I like the climate of Bengal much. I do not long for a seat by an Ameri can fire-side, nor for pleasant winter-evenings, as I once thought I should; but feel perfectly contented and satisfied with this hot, sultry weather. I am obliged to guard against heating my blood by walking in the sun, or by using too violent exercise. Fevers, and the prickly heat, are in consequence of this imprudence. Rosy cheeks are never seen in India, except where a lady uses paint. July 24. Went early on Wednesday morning in the mission budgerow to Calcutta, in company with brother and sister Judson, Lieutenant Moxon, Miss Hobson, and Mr. Newell. Spent the day and night at Dr. Carey's house. The air of this confined place does not agree with me; a severe head-ache kept me all day within doors. Wednesday morning, breakfasted with Captain Heard at his house. I hope my dear mother and other friends will have an opportu dine, at seven drink tea, go directly to the chapel again. Sabbath morning and evening service in English; afternoon in Bengalee. Monthly prayermeeting, Monday morning. Weekly prayer meeting, Tuesday evening. A lecture for the children, Wednesday evening. A conference, Saturday evening. ་་་་་་་ WITH respect to the climate, manners of the people, &c. we have selected from Mrs. Newell's journal the following particulars: July 18. Excessively warm weather; but not so hot as the last July in America. The Bengal houses are made so as to admit all the air stirring. In the room where I now keep there are four large windows the size of American doors, with Venetian blinds, and three folding doors. There are no glass windows. A bathing house is commonly connected with each lodging room, and verandas to walk in, in the cool of the day. The floors of the houses are made of stone; the partitions and walls white washed. July 20. From nine to eleven last evening I spent in walking in the garden with Mr. Newell. I do not suffer the least inconvenience from the evening air in this country. When on the ocean, we were very cautious of the least exposure; but here, physicians, and every one else, advise walking in the evening. The jackalls are all that I am afraid of here. Mr. Judson preached yesterday morning: Mr. Ward in the Bengalee, afternoon; Mr. Newell in the evening. Some good people from Calcutta present at worship-a large collection of hearers, all very attentive. Dr Marshman returned to-day from Calcutta. Brought us some intelligence which has revived our spirits a little. He has had some conversation with Mr. Rickets the secretary, about us. He said the Caravan should have leave to depart, if we would engage to leave the British territories, and that possibly we might have leave to go to the Isle of France or Madagascar. So then we shall not go to America in the Caravan, but wait the arrival of our dear brethren in the Harmony, and then conclude which way to direct our steps. The Lord is merciful and full of compassion. July 21. Intend going to Calcutta to-morrow, should the weather permit. I like the climate of Bengal much. I do not long for a seat by an Ameri can fire-side, nor for pleasant winter-evenings, as I once thought I should; but feel perfectly contented and satisfied with this hot, sultry weather. I am obliged to guard against heating my blood by walking in the sun, or by using too violent exercise. -Fevers, and the prickly heat, are in consequence of this imprudence. Rosy cheeks are never seen in India, except where a lady uses paint. July 24. Went early on Wednesday morning in the mission budgerow to Calcutta, in company with brother and sister Judson, Lieutenant Moxon, Miss Hobson, and Mr. Newell. Spent the day and night at Dr. Carey's house. The air of this confined place does not agree with me; a severe head-ache kept me all day within doors. Wednesday morning, breakfasted with Captain Heard at his house. I hope my dear mother and other friends will have an opportu nity of seeing and thanking him on his return, for his kindness to us. Heard of Mr. Thomson's death of Madras. He had received positive orders from government to return to England, chargeable with no other crime than that of preaching the gospel. He has now gone to his everlasting home, and will trouble his opposers no more. Tired of the confusion and noise of Calcutta, I reached Serampore last evening. Found friends to welcome our return. Why these great favours? Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Moore and family at the mission house. Mrs. R. the second wife of Mr. R. is about 15 years of age, country born; i. e. has an English father and native mother. Mr. and Mrs. M. a charming couple, are stationed at Patna; have come hither on account of their health. July 25. I have become a little familiarized to the sound of the Bengalee language. It has be come quite natural to say chene for sugar, tony for water, &c. &c. One servant's name is Bozu, another Lol, another Golove, another Ram Done. Ram is the name of one of their gods, and is therefore often added to their own name. July 26. I am happy in finding, that the expectations of my American friends, respecting my health in India, will not be disappointed. I thinkI can say, that I never felt so strong in the summer season, nor ever had such an excellent appetite,. as since I have been here. The weather is sometimes excessively hot and sultry, but to me not uncomfortable.. July 27. Moved last Friday to a retired, pretty room in the garden. Letters from the brethren at |