“Dec. 26th. Last night I arrived at Gomalty, and found a very kind reception from Mr. Creighton. In the course of conversation, I have learned that he, with Messrs. Ellerton and Grant, have instituted about twelve schools in the villages, in this neighbourhood, in which many children of the poor natives are taught to read and write; and christian tracts, and the New Testament in Bengalee are read to them, and by them. One Brahmin objected to the reading the Holy Scirptures; but, some parts of them being read to him, his objections were removed, and he considered that they were very good. In one of the schools the master is a Brahmin, who teaches these tracts, &c.; though he says, that if the sentiments contained in them prevail, the Brahmin’s power will soon be at an end. The salary allowed the teachers is five rupees[27] per month; for which they teach as many children as choose to come. In one school about seventy or eighty children attended at first; and about forty still continue to come. In this school thirty have been taught, and are gone off to different employments. Many of the boys have made considerable proficiency in reading and writing; and through them, the knowledge of the Scriptures is diffused to a considerable extent; the consequence is, that much less dissension is found in the neighbourhood; so that when the native missionaries come amongst them, the people are much more ready to hear them than in other districts. They hear, also, with much attention, and in general approve of Christian truth. “Dec. 27th. To-day Mr. Creighton sent for the schoolmaster of the place with his little charge, about fourteen: some others were in the habit of attending, but were at this time absent. The method of teaching is by writing the character in the sand, and then pronouncing the letter; thus they learn both to read and write at the same time: some of the children have made considerable advancement. The manners of the children are much the same as those of children at home; and much gratification did their contented faces and their little tricks afford me. “Dec. 29th. Yesterday morning Messrs. W. the two B’s and A. came over to attend Divine worship. At ten o’clock we went and heard the Bengalee missionaries preach to their countrymen: the three appear to be humble and sincere Christians. Those who understood them say, that the preaching was very energetic and eloquent.