Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Dübner, Johann Friedrich" to "Dyeing"

part in founding the _Calcutta Review_, of which from 1845 to 1849 he

was editor. In 1849 he returned home. He was moderator of the Free Church assembly in 1851. He gave evidence before various Indian committees of parliament on matters of education. This led to an important despatch by Viscount Halifax, president of the board of control, to the marquess of Dalhousie, the governor-g...