“Two youths, one the son of the native teacher, are on my premises, and read twice a day in the Hindoostanee gospel. One discovers no capacity whatever, nor does the word seem to affect him in the least. He has made considerable proficiency in the knowledge of the letters and reads the gospel without much difficulty, but can seldom at the end of a verse, tell the contents of it. The other discovers considerable quickness of apprehension, and gains knowledge readily; but as yet gives no evidence of any heart-work begun. Him I intend, if it please God, to appoint teacher of a school, in a short time. I know now of six children, the offspring of native Christians, whom I wish him to instruct; two children now attend him. “Of the women who were candidates for Baptism, one, it appears, is living in sin: and on my refusing to baptize her till the fruits of repentance [should appear] has given up seeking instruction. The other appears very sincere; she comes a considerable distance, into the Fort, twice a week (on Tuesdays and Sundays) and is herself, as far as I know, of unblemished life. But some circumstances connected with her daughter, has made me defer Baptism, which seems to afflict her; and she promises to pursue whatever line of conduct I may point out. The difficulty is in suggesting what these people are to do for an honest livelihood. I am already engaged in disbursements beyond what my pecuniary circumstances point out as prudent; and to tell them to trust in Providence whilst no means of subsistence appear, seems to savour too much of fatalism. “Let me, therefore, conclude with proposing to the consideration of my brethren, The best mode of employing native Christians who may be destitute of subsistence? And I think to ascertain this, it may be of service to enquire, What are the manufactures most engaged in at our different stations? And, perhaps, a barter might be established among themselves, without much of our personal interference, if communications were opened between them; which would certainly be desirable.” In a Letter to Mr. Buckworth, written a few days later than the preceding Report, Mr. Corrie enters more into detail respecting his ministry among the heathen, and the method of teaching employed by the native Christian of whom mention has so frequently been made.