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Rh was near. They had once resolved to abolish the Institution altogether. But, before running to the extreme, they thought it more advisable to try first, whether any measures could be adopted for its improvement. They, therefore, asked Vidyasagar for a report on the subject. They believed him to be fully qualified for the purpose.

Vidyasagar comprehended the situation and the purpose of the Council. He applied himself, heart and soul, to think of some novel plan and mode of instruction. He knew fully well that unless new policies and methods were introduced, it would be very difficult to save the Sanskrit College from imminent destruction. He had a great inventive genius, and he, after much reflection, succeeded in devising new schemes, both for the management of the College and the instruction of the pupils. On the 16th December, 1850, he submitted a very able and learned report, which won the admiration of the Education Council. The report was lengthy, but it displayed his wisdom and fore-thought. To satisfy the curiosity of the reader, we will quote it here in full.

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F. J. MOUAT ESQ., M. D.

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I have the honour to submit for the information of the Council of Education a report on the Sanscrit College,