Voyage of Messrs. Ault, &c. to Ceylon-Kind reception from the Go-
vernment authorities-The Government house at Galle prepared
for their reception-Condescension of Lord and Lady Molesworth
-His Lordship's estimate of their character-The Rev. G. Bisset
-Liberal proposal of His Excellency, the Governor, to endow
schools-First Ceylon Conference-Deliberations-Wesleyan plan
of stationing the preachers-Their resignation of themselves to
God, and satisfaction with their respective stations-Celebration
of the Lord's Supper previous to their separation-Arrival of
Messrs. Lynch and Squance at Colombo-Hospitable reception by
the Honourable and Reverend Archdeacon Twisleton, &c.-Intro-
duced to His Excellency, the Governor-Invited to dine-Impor
tant assistance rendered by the Right Honourable Sir A. Johnston,
Chief Justice of Ceylon-Mr. Armour; his history and character
Preach in the Baptist Mission Chapel-A Native Convert-Pro-
ceed to Jaffnapatam-J. N. Mooyart, Esq.-Christian David, a
pupil of Swartz-School opened-Preach in the Dutch Church-
Mr. Erskine proceeds to Matura-Encouraging reception-The
Rev. T. G. Erhardt-Matura school opened-Service in the Dutch
church-Importance of Matura, as a Missionary station-Mr. Ault
sails from Galle to Batticaloa-Dangerous voyage-Reception-
Acts as Chaplain-His labours among the Europeans and Natives
-Mr. Clough commences his Mission at Galle-Lord Molesworth's
important patronage and advice-Mr. C's labours among the Euro-
peans, and efforts to benefit the Natives-Visited by Don Abraham
Dias Abeysinha Ameresekera, who generously offers a residence
and school-house-The Galle school opened-Native enquirers-
Mr. Clough's unwearied and successful application to the study of
the Singhalese language.