INDIA.-MEMOIR OF A NATIVE FEMALE TEACHER. THE interesting subject of this narrative was for many years supported by a friend in Warwickshire, to whose annual subscription the name of Mary Boyle was attached. Her history affords a gratifying and decisive proof of the value of Native Female Education in India, and of the several Institutions formed with a view to its promotion. She was one of many who have been rescued, by these means, from the hopelessness of a false religion and the miseries of social degradation; trained in the religion of Christ and sanctified by its power; made useful and respectable as members of society; and who have departed from this world enjoying the peace of God and the sure hope of eternal life. The following sketch of her life was written by her husband, an intelligent Christian man now preparing for extended usefulness in the work of God; and was received a short time since in a communication from Mrs. Wardlaw of the Bellary Mission: Early Life, Conversion, and Admission to the Church. Mary Boyle was sent by a gentleman in the year 1833, when very young, to the Orphan School, in connexion with the London Missionary Society. I know nothing of her parents, except that they were Mohammedans. She could not speak plainly on account of being tongue-tied. When the late Rev. Mr. Reid discovered this, he sent her to Dr. Smith, the Garrison surgeon, who kindly performed an operation by which she was cured. She soon began to speak distinctly, and made daily progress. From the time she entered the Orphan School, she was brought up by Mr. and Mrs. Reid, who were very kind to her, and sought, with the divine blessing, to make her wise unto salvation. When it pleased God to take dear Mr. Reid out of this sinful world to his everlasting rest, He, in mercy, raised up Mr. and Mrs. Thompson to be her benefactors, who tried by all means to make her comfortable, and promote her highest interests. They taught her English, Teloogoo, and Canarese, with sewing, knitting, &c. ; but above all, they endeavoured to point out to her the necessity of becoming a child of God and a member of the Church of Christ. After a time she felt the claims of the Saviour, and was baptized by the Rev. Mr. Thompson on the 30th of September, 1847, when she was also admitted to church-fellowship. Her Integrity and grateful Disposition. When Mary was young, she used to learn her lessons very well, and tried to please her benefactors in every possible manner, and they loved her exceedingly. She was never known but once to tell a lie, and, when detected, she immediately burst into tears, and begged forgiveness. On one occasion she went down to Madras with Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, and, on her return, she remarked that they had taken great care of her while she was in the country with them. "My own parents," she said, "could not have cared more tenderly for me. I hope I shall always be grateful to them for their kindness." Afliction Sanctified. In the year 1845 we were married, and she has since appeared very happy, most faithfully performing the duties appointed to her by her kind benefactors. By the good-will of God a daughter was born to us on the 1st of December, 1847. She suffered much, and for a long time was not in her right mind. I trust I shall never forget the affection that Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Wardlaw bestowed on Mary during that period. They regularly visited her two or three times a day, and supplied all her wants. She was in bed about two months, when it pleased God to restore her to health again. Often she said, Although I do not deserve the least of God's mercies, He has graciously preserved my life. I ought to thank Him with a grateful heart for his goodness towards me." After her recovery she attended the Girls' School as usual, to teach them knitting, sew. ing, &c., and sometimes their lessons; but soon after she was attacked by the measles. The disease left her very weak, and she frequently said, "It would be better for me to die than thus to suffer. I should be glad to die and be with Christ. It pleased God to spare my life when I was delivered of my first-born, but should I die, who will take care of my child?" I said, "What makes you think thus, Mary?" She replied, "I do not feel well-you see that one day I get better and another worse, and I find that I am sinking fast." I would then say, "Mary, this is nothing but weakness; do not be afraid; trust in God, and He will help you, and will grant you health and strength.' Approach of Death and Confidence in Mr. Thompson used to come daily and sce her. She often said to him, "All my body pains me, and I am not able to walk." The day before her death, she complained that she had pain in her side, and felt very weak. I went to Mr. Wardlaw at half-past nine o'clock at night, and told him that Mary was very ill, and that I would thank him to come and see her he kindly came, gave her a little medicine, and applied a mustard-plaister to her side. In the middle of the night, while I was awake, she desired me to come and sit near her she looked earnestly at me, and I said, "Well Mary, what are you thinking of now, and why did you call me?" She made no answer, and I asked her-feeling sure that she would not live, "Are you afraid to die?" She said, "No.' 66 Suppose," I continued, "that it should please God to take you out of this world, would you like to go?" She replied, "I would be very glad." I then said, "Where will your soul go?" She said, "To Christ." "Where," I asked, "is Jesus Christ?" She replied, "He is at the right hand of God;" and she kept repeating, "There He is." She then said to me, "You had better go to sleep." In the morning she looked better. Mr. Wardlaw sent for medical assistance, and about twelve o'clock the apothecary came to see her, and observed that she was very ill. He sent a blister to be applied to her chest, and some medicine. Her thirst was very great, and could not be quenched. About two o'clock she called me to her, kissed me, and asked me to write a letter to Mrs. Thompson. I asked her what I should say. "Say," eplied she, "that Mary is dead." I said, "It is not proper for me to write in that manner while you are alive." She felt a little sorry at my refusing, and asked me to Bellary, July 1st, 1848. After Mr. W. returned to his house, she called me, and asked me to sit near her-I did so, and, at the same time, offered a short prayer. She asked for the child, and when we brought it to her, she kissed it. She called me again, and kissed me also. "What," I said, "is the matter, Mary, why did you kiss me and the child?" She moved her lips, but I could not tell what she said. A few minutes before her death, she made signs to be raised up, and taking a cup of water into her own hand, she drank. While she was drinking she breathed in a singular manner, and opened her eyes widely. I thought that she was dying, and told Moses to lay her gently down. As soon as we laid her down, she looked at me, and uttered slowly a few words, but I could not make out what she said: then, turning on her side, she breathed her last. Immediately I went to Mr. Wardlaw, and told him that Mary was gone. He felt surprised, and the apothecary also, at the suddenness of her end. Early next morning her remains were consigned to the silent grave. All must sooner or later die, and be laid in the dust; but they who die in the Lord are blessed and saved through the merits of Jesus Christ. I believe that Mary is gone to be with Christ, which is far better than remaining in this sinful world. BENJAMIN DUDLEY. HOSTILITIES IN SAMOA. THE station occupied by our Missionary brother, Mr. Sunderland, is named Ulumoega, and forms part of the district of Aana, in the Island of UPOLU. Our readers will recollect the account, presented a few months since, of the ferocious and destructive attack which was made upon that district in July, 1847, by the heathen natives of Manono, and of the Christian spirit in which it was met by Mr. Sunderland's people, whose love of peace, acquired under the influence of the Gospel, triumphed upon that occasion over every earthly consideration. We regret to state that intelligence has recently been received to the effect that Aana had been again attacked by the same enemy-that the aggression had been resisted-and that the island had, consequently, become a scene of sanguinary hostilities, the conclusion of which it was impossible to foresee. It is not stated that any of the Native Christians had taken up arms, but it can scarcely be expected that they would not, to some extent, be involved in the war. We rejoice to add that our Missionaries were safe, and had no serious apprehen sion of danger to themselves or families. May He whom they serve be as a wall of fire round about them! On the 15th of June last, Mr. J. C. Williams, who resides on Upolu, and from whom the information has been received, writes as follows: We are in a state of dreadful confusion all over the Island of Upolu. The long talkedof war between Aana and Manono has actually commenced, and great slaughter is now going on. Savaii and the middle district of Upolu are assisting Manono. Last week the contending parties met at Aana, and, in a slight skirmish which took place on that occasion, a few men fell on both sides. The people of Aana fled from their lands, and at the end of last week these were occupied by the war-party of Manono, who burnt all the houses, and completely destroyed the property on the lands: a fine new large stone chapel at Leulumoega was burnt. The house occupied by Mr. Sunderland was spared, also the printing-office; but his servants expected to be killed. The Ma nono warriors entered his house imagining that an Aana man, who had been wounded in the war, was secreted there, though Mr. Sunderland previously assured them it was not the case. Yesterday there was a bloody conflict on the other side of the Island, at which the men of Aana, it is said, were put to flight. To-day the fighting is continued, and numbers are falling. We are all excitement, not knowing what will be the issue, or who will be victorious. Every thing has been done which was practicable to prevent the war, or stop it in its progress, but to no purpose; and all the inhabitants of Upolu are very much excited. The people of this dis trict have remained neutral; but they have their fears, since it is impossible to see the termination of so terrible an affair. Though we feel no apprehension for our lives or property, we have thought it well to use prudential measures, and caution the war. parties against any intrusion. Appearances never looked so dark as at present,—a thick cloud hangs over the Mission, and all must be dumb, wondering what the Lord is working. DEATH OF REV. T. HEATH. WITH feelings of deep and poignant regret we announce the decease of our esteemed brother, the Rev. Thomas Heath, of Manono. The mournful event occurred on the 12th of June last, at Sapapalii, on the Island of Savaii, where he had been on a visit to the Rev. Alexander Macdonald. The long disturbed state of Manono, and the pending hostilities between that island and Upolu, produced a deep mental depression, and seriously aggravated the malady which terminated in his death, REV. EBENEZER DAVIES. MR. Davies returned to this country in July last from New Amsterdam, Berbice, where he laboured faithfully and successfully, for upwards of eight years, in the Missionary Service. On account of the health of Mrs. Davies, our esteemed brother is precluded from the hope of returning to his field of labour, and is now desirous of obtaining a pastoral charge in this country. The Directors are happy to bear their cordial testimony to his Christian character and ministerial talents, and feel much pleasure in expressing their warmest wishes for his success. SETTLEMENT OF REV. J. MOORE. THE REV. Joseph Moore, late of Tahiti, has accepted an invitation to the Pastorate of the Independent Church, Congleton, Cheshire, and has commenced his ministry with much acceptance. The Directors feel great pleasure in assuring their esteemed brother of their cordial respect and affection, and they trust that he will enjoy an abundant measure of the divine blessing in the sphere of labour to which he has been directed. The Thanks of THE DIRECTORS are presented to the following, viz.: For distribution in South Africa, by the Rev. J. J. Freeman. For valuable packages of apparel, stationery, hardware, and various useful articles: to the Misses Jack and Friends, Bristol; to Mrs. Temple and Friends, Redland; to Miss Watts and Friends, Woolwich; to the Mayer's Green Ladies' Missionary Work ́ing Association, West Bromwich; to Mrs. Jelley, Elton; to Miss Ibbotson, Thorp Arch; to the Children of Bethel Independent Sabbath-school, Bury; to Miss Burrup, Brighton; to Mrs. Kilvington and Friends, Welton; to Mrs. Simpson and Friends, Kidderminster; to Sabbath school Children, Durham; to Juvenile Missionary Working Association, Chelmsford; to the Rusholme-road Ladies' Missionary Working Association, Manchester; to Mrs. Holman and Young Friends, Paddington; to the Ladies' Missionary Working Society, Clapham; to Sabbath school Children, Wotton Bassett; to Mrs. Corbin and Friends, Derby; to Friends at London-road Chapel. 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Andrews, Jamaica. To Mrs, Fisher and a few Friends, at Barnsbury Chapel, Islington, for a box of apparel, For Mrs. Lechler, Salem. To the Female Missionary Working Association, Surrey Chapel, for a case of apparel. For Bangalore. For the Native Teacher, H. J. Bevis: to Juvenile Missionary Society, Ramsgate, for a Commentary and Concordance.--For the Native Teacher, T. M. White: to the Young Gentlemen at Morden Hall Boarding-school, for a Commentary and Concordance. For Numbers and Volumes of the "Evangelical Magazine," and other Periodicals. To a Sincere Virtue and Religion; and to Mr. J. Tyrrell. Hackney. Friend; to Mr. E. Saunders; to a Sincere Friend of MISSIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS From the 19th October, to the 19th November, 1848, inclusive. 0 10 0 1 5 0 200 010 British Banner··· Cumberland. 10 0 0 Devenish, Miss A. Taylor, Francis, Esq. Jackson, Mrs. Joseph... A Friend Crockford, Mr. £ s. d. 1 1 0 100 0 12 6 0.10 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 010 O .... 2 2 0 Fowey, Mr. W. 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