claim to the world the true nature of this dreadful worship; and, if we would give a just and complete description of it, we must return to the forcible language in which he expressed his feelings and recorded his observations, while on his visit to Orissa, the metropolis of Juggernaut, in 1806. He tells us that one of his principal objects in his tour through India was, that he might give his countrymen a comparative view of the nature of heathenism and Christianity. At Tanjore, the people had lately abandoned the worship of "the Great Black Bull," and received the Gospel, but at Orissa he found the ancient and bloody superstitions of Juggernaut still in full power. He wrote what follows, and much more, which is so shocking, that we choose not to pain our readers with its recital. Juggernaut, 18th of June. At 66 I have returned home from witnessing a scene which I shall never forget. twelve o'clock of this day, being the great day of the feast, the Moloch of Hindoostanu brought out of his temple amidst the acclamations of hundreds of thousands of his worshippers. When the idol was placed on his throne, a shout was raised, by the multitude, such as I had never heard before. It continued audible for a few minutes, and then gradually died away. After a short interval of silence, a murmur was heard at a distance; all eyes were turned towards the place, and, behold, a grove advancing! A body of men, having green branches, or palms in their hands, approached with great celerity. The people opened a way for them; and when they had come up to the throne, they fell down before him that sat thereon, and worshipped. And the multitude again sent forth a voice "like the sound of a great thunder." But the voices I now heard, were not those of melody or of joyful acclamation; for there is no harmony in the praise of Moloch's worshippers. Their number indeed brought to my mind the countless multitude of the Revelations; but their voices gave no tuneful Hosannah or Hallelujah but rather a yell of approbation, united with a kind of hissing applause. I was at a loss how to account for this latter noise, until I was directed to notice the women; who emitted a sound like that of whistling, with the lips circular, and the tongue vibrating; as if a serpent would speak by their organs, uttering human sounds. "The throne of the idol was placed on a stupendous car or tower about sixty feet in height, resting on wheels which indented the ground deeply, as they turned slowly under the pondrous machine. Attached to it were six cables, of the size and length of a ship's cable, by which the people drew it along. Upon the tower were the priests and satellites of the idol, surrounding his throne. The idol is a block of wood, having a frightful visage painted black, with a distended mouth of a bloody color. His arms are of gold, and he is dressed in gorgeous apparel. The other two idols are of a white and yellow color. Five elephants preceded the three towers, bearing towering flags, dressed in crimson caparisons, and having bells hanging to their caparisons, which sounded musically as they moved." "I went on in the procession, close by the tower of Moloch; which, as it was drawn with difficulty, grated on its many wheels harsh thunder. After a few minutes it stopped; and now the worship of the god began. A high priest mounted the car in front of the idol, and pronounced his obscene stanzas in the ears of the people; who responded at intervals in the same strain. "These songs," said he, "are the delight of the god. His car can only move when he is pleased with the song." "After the tower had proceeded some way. a pilgrim announced that he was ready to offer himself a sacrifice to the idol. He laid himself down in the road before the tower as it was moving along, lying on his face, with his arms stretched forwards. The multitude passed round him, leaving the space clear, and he was crushed to death by the wheels of the tower. A shout of joy was raised to the god. He is said to smile when the libation of the blood is made. The people threw cowries, or small money, on the body of the victim, in approbation of the deed. He was left to view a considerable time, and was then carried by the Hurries to the Golgotha, where I have just been viewing his remains. How much I wished that the Proprietors of India Stock could have attended the wheels of Juggernaut, and seen this peculiar source of their revenue." "Juggernaut's Temple, near Ishera, on the Ganges. "Rutta Jattra, May, 1807. "The tower here is drawn along, like that at Juggernaut, by cables. The number of worshippers at this festival is computed to be about a hundred thousand. One of the victims of this year was a well made young man, of healthy appearance and comely aspect. He had a garland of flowers round his neck, and his long black hair was disshevelled. He danced for a while before the idol, singing in an enthusiastic strain, and then rushed suddenly to the wheels, he shed his blood, under the tower of obscenity. I was not at the spot at the time, my attention having been engaged by a more pleasing scene. "On the other side, on a rising ground by the side of a Tank, stood the Christian Missionaries, and around them a crowd of people listening to their preaching. “I sat on an elevated spot to contemplate this scene; the tower of blood and impurity on the one hand, and the Christian Preachers on the other. I thought on the commandment of our Saviour, Go ye, teach all nations.' I could not help wishing that the Representatives of the Church of Christ in my own country had been present to witness this scene, that they might have seen how practicable it is to offer Christian instruction to our Hindoo subjects." THE CAPTURE OF ANDRE. [From the Boston Gazette, published in 1780, Oct 16.] Extract of a letter from a gentleman, dated Tappan, Oct. 2, 1780. He began his negotiations with the enemy to deliver up West Point to them, long before he was invested with the command of it, and whilst he was still in Philadelphia: after which he solicited the command of the post, for the ostensible reason that the wound in his leg incapacitated him for an active command in the field. It was granted him on the 6th of August last. Since which he has been as assiduous as possible in ripening his plans, but the various positions the army assumed, prevented their being put into execution. On the night of the 21st ultimo, he had an interview with Major Andre, the Adjutant General of the British army. This gentle man came on shore from the Vulture man of war, which lay not far from Taller's Point, to a place on the banks of the river, near to the Haverstraw mountain, where we met Arnold, who conducted him to the house of Joshua Smith, (the white house), within our lines, and only two miles from Stoney Point. They arrived in the house just before day, and stayed there until the next evening, when Major Andre became extremely solicitous to return by the way he came, but that was im possible, for the two men whom Arnold and Smith had seduced to bring him on shore, refused to carry him back. It then was absolutely necessary he should return to New York by land. He changed his dress and name, and thus disguised, passed our posts of Stoney and Verplank's Points, on the evening of the 22d ult., in company with the said Joshua Smith, brother to William Smith, Esq., Chief Justice within the British lines; lay that night at Cron Pond, with Smith, and in the morning left Smith and took the road to Tarry Town, where he was taken by some militia lads about 15 miles from King's bridge. He offered them any sum of money, and goods, if they would permit him to escape, but they readily declared and inflexibly adhered to it, that 10,000 guineas, or any other sum, would be no temptation to them. It was by this virtue, as glorious to America as Arnold's apostacy is disgraceful, that his abominable crimes were discovered. The lads in searching him, found concealed under his stockings in his boots, papers of the highest importance, viz: 1. Returns of the ordnance and its distributions at West-Point and its dependencies, 2. Artillery orders, in case of an alarm. 3. Returns of the number of men necessary to man the works at West Point and its dependencies. 4. Remarks on the works at West Point, with the strength and working of each. 5. Returns of the troops at West Point, and their distribution. 6. State of our army, &c.; transmitted by General Washington to Arnold, for his opi nion, which state had been submitted to all the general officers in the Camp for their opinions. Besides which, it appears, that Arnold had carried with him to the interview, a general plan of West Point and its vicinity, and all the works, and also particular plans of each work, on a large scale, all elegantly drawn by the engineer at that post. But these were not delivered to Major Andre, and from their requiring much time to copy, it is supposed they were not to be delivered until some future period. From some circumstances it appears that it was not Arnold's intention to have deserted, but that he meant to be taken at his post, which, from his distributions of the troops, it was very easy to have seized. His excellency the General, on his return to camp, determined to visit West Point, and in pursuance of that plan, was viewing some redoubts which lay in his way to Arnold's quarters. He had sent our servants there, and Major Shaw and Dr. McHenry had arrived, and were at breakfast with the traitor when he received intelligence by letter of Andre's being taken. His confusion was visible, but no person could devise the cause. He hurried to his barge with the utmost precipitation, after having left word that he was going to West Point and should be back immediately. This was about ten in the morning of the 25 ultimo. The General proceeded to view the works, wondering where Arnold should be; but about 4 o'clock in the afternoon he was undeceived, by an express with the papers taken on Andre. The apostate at that time was on board the Vulture, which lay about five or six miles below Stoney and Verplank's Point. Major Andre was brought to the General at West Point, and from thence he was brought to this camp. A board of general officers have examined into his case, and upon his own most candid confession, were of opinion that he was a spy, and according to the custom and usages of nations, he ought to suffer death; and about two hours ago he was executed. This gentleman was in the highest degree of reputation in the British army, of the most polite and accomplished manners, extremely beloved by Sir Henry Clinton. His deportment while a prisoner was candid and dignified. He requested no favor, but to die the death of a soldier, and not on a gibbit. Rigorous policy forbid granting a favor, which at first flash seems immaterial. Our army sympathizes in the misfortunes of this Chesterfield of the day. But if he possessed a portion of all the blood of all the Kings on earth, justice and policy would have dictated his death. The enemy from hints which some of the officers dropped, appeared to be inclined to deliver Arnold into our hands for Major Andre; but they have since declared it was impossible. If it could have been effected, our desire to get Arnold would have rendered the exchange easy on our part. The British army are in the utmost affliction on the account of Major Andre; and have sent repeated flags on the subject. Yesterday they sent General Robertson, Andrew Elliot, and William Smith, Esqrs; the two latter were not permitted to land. General Green met Gen. Robertson; he had nothing material to urge but that Andre had come on shore under the sanction of a flag, and therefore could not be considered as a spy. But this is not true, for he came at night, had no flag, and on business totally incompatible with the nature of a flag. He also said they should retaliate on some persons in New York and Charlestown; but he was told that such conversation could neither be heard nor understood. After which he urged the release of Andre on motives of humanity, and because Sir Henry Clinton was much attached to him; and other reasons equally absurd. I have been particular in this narrative, well knowing what strange stories you will have on the subject. NOBLE SENTIMENTS, worthy to be impres sed by every parent upon every child. Address of Dr. Nott, at the late semicentennial celebration of Union College, Schemectady: Dr. Nott began by alluding to the feeble state of his health, which perhaps rendered it more proper that he should abstain from active participation in the exercise of the day.But he could not be silent. He had often found himself in the condition of a parent bidding adieu to his children; but never before had been in the place of a parent, around whom children and grand-children had, after the lapse of years gathered again, to give and receive congratulations. My children, said he, having but one life to live, let us live well. Having received so many advantages, shall we not add something to this goodly heritage for the benefit of those who may come after? Individuals must die, but by Institutions, we transmit their priceless benefits to future generations. The revival of no knowledge has so benignant an effect upon man as that of the Bible. Once the Clergy alone were capable of reading it, and they possessed, oft times, but portions of the sacred volume.Now the whole has been stereoyped in a hundred different languages, and agents are employed in its circulation, as widely as the race of man inhabits our Globe. It is believed that ere long the millions who live upon this planet, will read this Book, who now grope in ignorance and bondage. Where has not this book carried civilization, and arts, and the love of liberty? Science owes a deep debt to the Bible, and we should not be slow to acknowledge the debt. The progress of science and the arts, has conferred great benefits upon man. But after all, death is not the less terrible, because it is not the less certain. The grave must be the ultimate residence of man. No elixir will ever be discovered which will render man immortal. Chemistry will never reverse this universal dissolution, and reorganize the contents of the Urn. The Bible alone meets the wants of man-that heals all our misery-in that is revealed the Chemistry by which the dissolution of Ages will be reversed in a moment, and millions be renewed in the twinkling of an eye. Never before have I so felt the responsibi lities of my situation, as when I look upon so many agents sent forth from here to operate upon the destinies of man. Another will see I shall not-when another 50 years shall have rolled away-other thousands gathered under a spacious canvass, to mingle their con gratulations. Some of you, my children, will then be present. I shall not be--many of you will not. The will of the Lord be done. However long or short Heaven may permit us to live here, let us always bear in mind that no man is to live for himself alone. Science does not enrich as for our own sakes we are only God's agents on a larger scale to confer greater benefits upon mankind. After our salutations shall have ended, we must separate, but not for ever. We shall all meet again, within the limit of an hundred years. But where? In that world from which no man ever comes again to earthfrom which no traveller has ever returned.I have been young, and now am old; and I declare to you my children, that if I were to live my life over again, I would, from the very outset, I would live more devotedly to my God and country. If my existence was to be as brief as the ephemera which float in the sunbeams of the morning, I would rather ascend with the eagle in his upright flight, than to blend my soul and body with the tenants of the gutter. I would live well, that I might resign my existence with honor. Some of you shall live, when I shall be forgotten. My voice shall soon be silentand no longer warn the wanderer, or console the mourner. The clods of the valley will rest upon my body, and this palsied arm will no longer be stretched out to supply the wants of others. I commit, then, all these interests to you. See to it, that the poor always have friends-that your Saviour always has disciples-that your Lord ever has worshippers. Diffuse this spirit to others. Let Union College be the centre of a mighty influence which shall reach the extremities of the earth, and tell with power upon the destinies of man, until Christ shall come again. And should it ever be my lot-oh happy thoughtto enter the mansions above, let the spirits of the dead bring to me tidings of your falth, and patriotism and labors of love. Let each returning angel bear the record of what you are doing or purpose to do for God and your country. Let it be known on Earth, and told in Heaven, that other BRAINERDS have gone forth to preach the Gospel-that other HALES have arisen to administer the law. Let it be known on Earth and told in Heaven, that other HOWARDS have arisen to bear the lamp of hope to the dungeons of despair-that many GRANVILLE SHARPS are found to advo cate the cause of the down-trodden and the oppressed. And feel not that your work is done, nor your mission over, until virtue and happiness shall be diffused throughout the world. This touching, off-hand address of the venerable PRESIDENT was listened to with deep emotions, and the unbidden tear moistened many an eye. He closed with a sentiment highly complimentary to the Alumni of the College, who, he said, had conferred greater benefits than they had received. And here, perhaps, much to the joy of the reader, must I leave this scene. Remorseless time, and the no less remorseless" train to Albany," bade me hasten to the cars. Of the many good things said and done after five o'clock, others must be the recorders. I can feel somewhat of the closing scene, the mingling of the voices of the assembled hundreds ,in singing the following parting Hymn, to that tune of all tunes-"Old Hundred"-the only melody that will never die :- TUNE-" Old Hundred." Swell high the festal song to-day, No nobler love the heart may thrill, For here fair Science greets us yet, That placid face of reverend age, Beams ou us with paternal love. We see familiar forms again; Though Mem'ry claims the bitter tear For those on whom we call in vain. Their memory through our festal hymn, Entwines a mournful, tender strain; Their worth, which tie nor death can dim, Robs the sad heart of half its pain. Then swell the festal song to-day, In many an old familiar strain; For Friendship here holds sovereign sway And the bright Past shall live again. Albany Paper. A WELL-BEHAVED INTRUDER.We could not help smiling last Sabbath forenoon, while at meeting, on beholding a dog mounted on the topmost step leading to the pulpit, with open mouth and outstretched tongue, leisurely surveying the audience, and occasionally raising his eyes to the choir, who were then singing a hymn. He half turned himself round toward the minister, as if with the intention of holding intercourse with him, but imme. diately wheeled back, indicating that he had changed his mind. It is hard to determine what his thoughts were, or whether he liked or disliked the looks of the minister and congregation. Sure it is, however, that he slowly and silently descended the steps, bowing to those he recognized, who evidently wished to turn him out," but did not dare attempt it, lest he should give vent to his disapprobation in tones "loud and deep." Without any further nouee, than merely nodding to those whose eyes were directed toward him he partially signified that he was in favor of the largest liberty," and strolled wherever his inclinations fed him. He walked up and down the bread aisle, appa rently pleased with himself and with all he |