thic, harmonizes well with the natural scenery around it, and notwithstanding all the difficul- ties which attend the erection of buildings, in- tended to be lasting, on the Neilgherries, 1 have no fears for the duration of this church. The foundations have been so deeply laid, the materials of the superstructure have had so much time to settle and harden, and the super- structure has been so well arranged by the en- gineer, Capt. Underwood, that we may expect it will last for ages, a monument to the Majesty AND NE1LGHERRY HILLS. (J7 of God, as well when he sits pavilioned in clouds, rolling the thunders, and flashing the lightnings of mount Sinai, as when he descends in the glory of his light, and with healing on his wings, upon the holy hill of Sion. Here the true worshipper of nature's God, who has with Lord Bacon ' sought him in the courts, the fields and gardens,' will have an opportu- nity of ' finding him in his temple,' and those who have been less mindful of their Creator in the days of their youth, will be here awakened by a sense of gratitude for renovated health, to a spirit of devotion and piety, to the great Giver of this and every other blessing. " After the usual ceremony of consecration,