[180] The meeting was held in the College Hall, at Madras, on the 6th of June.

[181] The following was the communication here mentioned: “The accompanying [Memorial] was brought to me a few days since with a request that I would join in a representation to Government on the subject of its contents. I have always abstained from taking part in such representations, being aware that Government may have good reasons for measures, which the public cannot be acquainted with; and, in respect of interference with Pagodas, &c., I have the fullest confidence that Government will pursue the course which appears wise and proper. But with reference to the Christian military servants of the State, who are occasionally compelled to do honour to the superstitions of the country, I am persuaded you will not take amiss my bringing the case to your notice. I have marked the statements in the printed paper which seem to require relief, with the instances cited in the Appendix, assured that your own benevolent regard for the feelings of the Christian soldiery will bring them all the relief that is desirable.”

[182] A school for country-born children, who received a Christian education, and became fifers, &c. to the Company’s Native troops. The school was afterwards removed to Arcot.

[183] About 1000 rupees were, in consequence, collected toward another building; but it does not appear that since the Bishop’s time any Church has been erected there.

[184] The Confirmation in the Cathedral was held on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1836.

[185] It is satisfactory to know that this request has been attended to.

[186] See Appendix I.

[187] See Appendix II.

[188] See Appendix III.

[189] See Appendix IV.

[190] See Appendix V.