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during the past year. The following additions are reported by the general con vention.-Benson, 150; Fairhaven, 40; Westhaven and Whitehall, 30; Westfairlee, 30; Thetford, 150; Newbury, 40; 20 or 30 more being hopeful subjects of renewing grace: Bradford, 60; Norwich, two churches, 118, and 30 who have not united with the church; Weathersfield, 100; Springfield, about 130; Sudbury, 30; Wallingford, 26; Tinmouth, 25; Brandon, 50 or 60; Clarendon, 30; Randolph, 250; Royalton, 39. In 12 towns in Addison Association, between 8 and 900 have publicly professed Christ, during the past year; and in North Western Association, between 7 and 800; and in many other towns in that state, the refreshing showers of divine grace have been poured out, and the churches revived.

Within the bounds of the Long Run Baptist Association, Kentucky, 513 have been baptized the present year. In Culpepper Co. Va. there has been a revival, and 100 added to a Baptist Church. North Stonington, Conn., and the neighbouring churches, are now experiencing a revival and awakening, with a prospect most encouraging.

We take great pleasure in presenting to our readers the following account of a revival in Tabernacle Academy, at Abbeville, S. C., as, in addition to the interesting facts which it details, it contains much good advice. It is extracted from the Georgia Missionary.

THE substance of the following Narrative was communicated to us by gentlemen who occupy important stations in the Methodist church, as falling under their own observation.

Tabernacle Academy is one of those primary schools, which are under the special care and direction of the Methodist denomination. Its superintendence is committed to Mr. Olin, a gradute of Middlebury College, Vermont. It may be proper further to remark that Mr. Olin became a subject of Divine Grace some time during the last year, and from that time he felt it his imperious duty to read the Scriptures and pray with his scholars—a duty too much neglected in many of our Academies. This circumstance, together with the influence of pious example in the families where the scholars boarded, had a happy effect in preparing their minds to receive the things of the Spirit of God.-The fallow ground had thus been broken up and the seed sown which must be crowned with a rich and precious harvest.

A Camp Meeting near this place commenced on the 15th of July. On the 17th, which was Sabbath, the Students all attended, and during preaching appeared uncommonly solemn. They began to feel more pungently than ever the natural depravity of their hearts, and the necessity of flying for refuge to the arms of their Redeemer. They sought and found mercy in the bleeding wounds of their Saviour. On Monday morning fourteen professed to have experienced that change of heart which is a requisite qualification for the kingdom of heaven. Of this number there were nine young men from fifteen to twenty years of age, whose rank as scholars is by no means inferior. Some of then: are prepared to enter college in an advanced standing.-The remaining five were young ladies, of about the same age and respectable acquirements. When the Camp Meeting was closed, they linked arm and arm and walked in solemn procession to the Academy, in order to resume as they thought their studies for the day. The instructer introduced the exercises of the school by singing and prayer; but such was the manifestation of the Divine Presence and Spirit, and such the anxiety and distress of those who had not obtained a hope, that the exercises of the school gave way to that requisition of God, which requires us all to seek first the kingdom of Heaven and its righteousness, and the whole day was spent without intermission in prayer and praise. During the exercises of that day it is charitably to be believed that seven more were born into the kingdom. The Rev. Mr. Capers visited the school about a fortnight since, and observes there is no visible falling off of those young disciples from the liberty with which Christ has made them free. From the foregoing narrative, two reflections very naturally suggest them

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selves to those parents who feel for the morals, and particularly for the eternal welfare of their children.

1. To commit their instruction not merely to learned, but pious teachers.-The influence which every instructer exerts upon the minds of his pupils is incalculably great. There are instances, and those not a few, of persons occupying this high and responsible station, who not only frequent the haunts of amusement and dissipation, but who unhesitatingly avow their disbelief of all experimental religion, and even of a revelation from heaven. By mimicking the uncouth attitude of some true worshipper of God-by ridiculing his fervent piety, and by attempting to repeat in similar accents the most devout expressions, they create in the minds of their scholars a distaste to every thing of a serious nature, and learn them to be scoffers themselves. But if, from prudential motives, they do not often harp upon their darling themes, they embrace every opportunity, by their remarks and inuendos, of infusing their poison into the susceptible and undistinguishing minds of the youth under their care. The writer of these remarks very well knows the effects of such instruction, and had well nigh fallen into the fatal snare. But a prudent and pious teacher can, without disseminating any peculiar sectarian prejudices, take a stand which will enable him to exhibit the excellence of piety in his example, to give correct impressions of moral propriety, both in conduct and sentiment, and to lead the youthful mind to contemplate the great atoning sacrifice as the only medium of salvation. A thousand opportunities occur every day for correcting some improper expression, for reproving harsh and insolent language which scholars frequently use towards each other, and for forming the habits of their minds on the broad basis of doing to each other, as they would have others in similar circumstances do unto them. Those be readily embraces from a sense of duty, expecting no other compensation than the approbation of his own conscience for having discharged it. It also can be said with truth, that reading the Scriptures and prayer in a school, contributes very much in aid of government. Though this exercise is considered by many as unnecessary, and by scholars frequently as a task of all others the most tedious; yet many pious persons can date their first serious impressions to this cause, and others to the casual sentiments which fell from the lips of his instructer, Parents and guardians therefore cannot be too careful in examining the moral qualifications of those to whom the instruction of their children and wards are committed. As they regard their respectability in life, and their eternal happiness, let them intrust their education to those who feel the responsibility of their station, and whose precepts and example will be a lesson of morals to them which they cannot readily forget.

2. Nor is it of the least importance to place them in such families as acknowledge the Scriptures as a rule of faith and practice. Every candid observer must acknowledge that those houses are the best regulated where the morning and evening sacrifice of prayer is daily offered. At least no countenance is there given to immoral and improper conduct. A savoury atmosphere is thrown around, whose healthful influence is felt by all who approach it. And if there is any thing in training up a child in the way in which he should go, with such an exi ample before him, and such barriers as are here presented, he will be less exposed to the temptations which are at the best two thickly strewn in his way, and humanly speaking, he will be more likely to embrace that good part which shall never be taken from him. Families who have taken boarders sometimes exert an influence by no means favourable to the government and discipline of a school. Whatever is recommended by a teacher they take special pains to oppose, and often commend a refractory and disobedient spirit. Ah, little do they think of the consequences. A word of improper and ill-timed counsel may prove the ruin of those to whom they ought to act as guardians and friends.

THE FEVER.-HUMILIATION AND PRAYER.

In accordance with the suggestions of the Rev. Clegy, of different denomina. tions, the honourable Corporation appointed Friday, the 11th inst., to be observed as a day of "Humiliation and Prayer" by the people of this city, on account of the afflictive calamity with which Providence has visited us, and requested that VOL. IX.

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they would abstain on that day from all servile labour and worldly amusements, and that it might be spent in the religious worship of Almighty God. We are not able to judge to what extent this wholesome recommendation was observed throughout our city; but in some streets, we are told, there was much of trading going on in the shops, with a door open and a window shut; and much of idleness and dissipation by those who preferred to cheat their own souls out of a little time, which should have been spent in humble prayer to God.

Setting aside religious considerations altogether, we should think a becoming respect for the civil authorities would have kept the citizens from their ordinary pursuits of business or pleasure, on such an occasion. As a people, we have sought after worldly prosperity more than after the things of God. We have been vain, proud, avaricious, and devoted to worldly gain and splendid show. Many of our children have been trained up to seek after the lying vanities of time and sense, to display their finery in the parlour, the ball room, and the theatre; and sinful joy, festivity and dissipation have been their idols. The city has long witnessed the most polluting scenes of drunkenness and debauchery, and the profanation of the holy name and Sabbath of God.

Under these circumstances it was surely becoming and dutiful to own the justice of God's judgments and threatenings; and, pleading guilty before him, to cast ourselves on his mercy. It became us to mourn and weep on account of our sins against JEHOVAH, the injuries done to our fellow-men, the danger to which our own souls are exposed, and because of the ingratitude, contempt and enmity of which we have been guilty, in our opposition to the Lord of glory, and his Salvation. It became us that our carnal mirth and laughter, as well as our scornful derision and contempt of divine things should be turned into mourning and godly sorrow;-our joy into heaviness, self abhorrence, brokenness of heart, and solemn inquiry for the welfare of our souls.

The Churches, not in the infected district, were open, and with some such feelings as these, we doubt not the day was observed and will be long remembered by many, who felt, in some degree, the value of that blessed promise, God shall exalt you in due time.

Notices and Acknowlegdments.

THE reflections of "A WELLWISHER" will be inserted.

A Review of the "New-England Tales," prepared for this number, is omitted for want of room.

Just as this sheet was going to press, we received a letter from one of our friends in London, stating that the Rev. Dr. SPRING, of this city, who is now on a visit there for the improvement of his health, has derived considerable benefit by the voyage.

Dr. Spring was engaged to attend the Monthly Prayer Meeting of the Bethel Union, and also to preach one of the annual Sermons for the Society, at the Poultry Church, on the first day of this mouth. Two large rooms had been provided for the public anniversary, which was to be held on the 2d day of October.

Missionary Herald.-The subscribers to this work in the city, are informed that the Number for October, containing much interesting matter, is ready for delivery at our office, No. 384 Broadway,

Seaman's Magazine.

He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they [sailors] glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Psalms.

LIVERPOOL BETHEL REPORTS.

WHEN the Rev. CLELAND KIRKPATRICK was preaching at Pitt-street Chapel, a captain of a vessel was so powerfully awakened to a true sense of the value of religious duties, and particularly of the reading of the Holy Scriptures, which he had entirely neglected, that he wept very bitterly at the thoughts of having so long lived a monument of God's preserving goodness, and having neither read his Bible or bent his knees in prayer. The following morning, very early, he was going to sea, and he remembered he had no Bible on board. He made inquiry at the house he boarded at if they had a Bible that he could purchase. The landlady had none, and no shops were open where one could be purchased. He exclaimed with great anxiety, "I cannot go to sea without a Bible! a Bible I must have!" The time came for the vessel to be in the river; the wind was fair; she was passing the dock gates; and he must be on board. With a sorrowful heart he left his lodgings, without the book so much desired. The morning was just dawning. In a few minutes after this, he came running back to his lodgings declaring he could not go to sea without a Bible. The mistress of the house recollecting there was a Bible left there by a gentleman belonging to the Seaman's Friend Society and Bethel Union, put that into his hands, but knew not the charge to make at the sight of this much longed for treasure, his countenance cheered; with a smile of gratitude he placed it under his arm, and scampered away as if in the possession of an invaluable prize.

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One of the Secretaries of the Bethel Companies was waited upon by the captain of an American vessel, who related, that being at Liverpool on a former voyage, he had the pleasure of hearing several sermons preached by the Rev. Mr. SMITH, of Penzance, and became fully convinced by his discourses of the necessity of religious instruction among Seamen, particularly when at sea. By way of experiment, he purchased one of the books of tracts called the " swain's Mate, and other Pieces." When at sea, after reading the book himself, he called one of the men aft, and said to him, "I will lend you a book to read; be careful to keep it clean, and when you have read it, lend it to one of your shipmates, and then to another, and so on, and when all have read it, return it to me and I will lend you another." In about a fortnight after, the book was returned,

carefully wrapped in clean paper, with the following note addressed to the captain :—

"The crew of the R-beg leave to return their sincere thanks to Captain J. for the pleasure they have received in the perusal of this valuable book, and beg that he will please to honour them with another. They pledge their word to take particular care of it."

A short time back, one of the Bethel friends was called on business to attend a vessel lying in one of the docks: he was there at an early hour in the morning. As he was proceeding towards the cabin, for the purpose of consulting with the captain, he was surprised to observe several of the men standing in mute attention round the companion. Approaching nearer, and listening, he heard some one below praying aloud, whom he afterwards learnt to be the captain of the vessel. When prayer was ended, he asked one of the men if this was a common practice with the captain, or only a solitary instance of having prayer on board. He was answered, that the captain constantly began the labours of the day by calling together all the ship's company and engaging in social prayer.

Sunday, May 6.-Two sailors, strangers in Liverpool, loitering near the Floating Chapel, were addressed by a friend who informed them that there was a prayer meeting on board for sailors. They replied, we are very dirty, and are not fit to stow away with those that are clean. The friend answered, "O you will do,-there is no respect of persons here: have you not a soul to be saved?" "Ah! Sir, we are quite cut down: we are poor men. Can we get a seat? We are strangers, and did not know where to go."—"This ship, my good fellow," it was replied, "is fitted up for such as you come in, and join in prayer." After some short conversation, and a few more questions, one of them said, "Well, Harry, will you enter?" "I don't care if I do," said he, "so here goes." They entered the place of worship during the time of prayer. A captain of a vessel lying alongside the brig they belonged to was engaged in prayer. He offered up supplications to God not only for his crew, but for the crews of other vessels in this port. This circumstance affected the men greatly. At the conclusion of the service, they thanked God, and said, "Surely Christian people are praying for the souls of us poor sailors; and some masters of vessels too, are praying men. The Lord helping us poor sinners, we will also seek him with prayer." "Ah! Harry, said the other, had ship chapels been built before, gladly would I have attended, and I might, by God's blessing, have escaped many sins. Thank you kind friend, the Lord reward you."

Value of the Bible.

A SHIP'S Company one Sabbath evening attended the service on board the Floating Chapel. On closing the exhortation, a part of one of the Bethel Companies' reports was read, particularly relating to the wonderful effects which had, in some instances followed reading of the Bible. They were so struck with the advantages resulting from an acquaintance with this precious book, that the following

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