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TRUAIR; and the President, according to custom, read the constitution of the Society. A committee of the "General Association of Teachers," presented a summary statement of the schools, with many facts and anecdotes that were exceedingly interesting. This statement was read by Mr. JAMES EASTBURN; after which, the Rev. Mr. Cox addressed the meeting. As we propose to give this report in our next number nearly entire, we shall notice it no further, at present, than to state, that the schools in the city are on the decline, and need some renewed and vigorous effort to rebuild them.

Mercantile Library Association. The second anniversary of this Association (composed of merchants' clerks) was held in the long room of the Tontine Coffee House, on Tuesday evening last. Mr. LUCIUS BULL, President, having taken the chair, Mr. S. S. STEELE, Vice-President, read the second annual report, which stated, that the Library consisted of about 1250 volumes. The number of members is only 230, while it is estimated that there are not less than 5000 merchants' clerks in this city. The receipts of the society have been $510, during the year, and the expenditure $520. The merchants of the city have not given that patronage and support to the institution which they generally acknowledge it merits; and, it being a most useful establishment, we hope the ensuing year will be marked by a very general manifestation of warm attachment to its interests. The meeting was addressed by Ira Clisbe, Thomas Fessenden, J. R. Hurd, Charles King, W. W. Woolsey, and G. S. Silliman, Esqrs.

Presentment of the Grand Jury on the Health of the city. The Grand Jury of this county have made a very sensible presentment to the Court of General Sessions on the subject of the health of the city, and the measures proper to be adopted to guard againt the introduction of disease from without, or its origin and propagation within.

American Missions. Letters have been received from the missions at Bombay, Ceylon, and the Sandwich Islands. The latest date from the first of these missions is August 5, 1822; from the second, is May 30; and from the third, is February 2.

Respecting the Mission at Bombay, we shall simply say, at this time, that a marriage between Mr. Garrett and Mrs. Newell, was solemnized on the 26th of last March.

The joint letter from Ceylon, still continues the interesting notices of souls brought, as is humbly hoped, from the darkness of nature, deepened into horrid gloom by the mists of pagan superstition, into the light of the Gospel. Some farther additions have been made to their little church; and it now contains 17 Malabars, three of whom, as we have stated in times past, are preachers of that Gospel, of which they themselves, but a little while since, where wholly ignorant. Two of the communicants, of different casts, have given the natives an opportu nity to witness a Christian marriage among their own countrymen.

The joint letter from the Sandwich Island mission, speaks, in terms decidedly encouraging, of the present state and future prospects of the mission. The missionaries, without being aware of the preparations then making for their necessities, give an opinion, that a considerable number of prudent, tried, and faithful men, possessing high qualifications, might be advantageously employed on the Island; and they earnestly request, that such aid may be sent to them. They also state, that they are on the point of being in great need of supplies in various kinds of provisions, clothing, &c.

Embarcation of Missionaries. The missionaries destined to reinforce the mission at the Sandwich Islands, embarked at New-Haven, Conn., in the ship Thames, on Tuesday afternoon of the 19th ult. At present we can only say, that all the interesting services were fitted to excite, in the friends of the missionary cause, devout thanksgivings to the great Author and Director of missionary enterprises. The friends of Zion will not fail to entreat Him, who controls the winds and seas, and the destinies and hearts of all men, to give these messengers of the churches a propitious passage, a happy meeting with the beloved labourers already in the field, and an open door of usefulness to the poor islanders, who, having cast away their old religion, and not having yet embraced the Christian faith, are without any religion to console them in life, and cheer them in death, by carrying forward their hopes of unmixed felicity into the eternal world. The friends of missions should not cease to pray, likewise, that the churches may be prepared to contemplate, with Christian fortitude, any sudden darkening of the prospect of early success in this mission. Such an event, though not now, perhaps, very probable, is certainly very possible. The uninterrupted and long continuance of cloudless skies, are not to be too confidently anticipated, in this world of vicissitude. But there is this stable truth, for our consolation and hope,-" The Lord reigneth."-"Let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.”—Miss. Herald.

Cherokees. Mess. Alfred Finney and Cephas Washburn, missionaries amongst the Cherokees of the Arkansaw, under the direction of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, have written to the Board on the necessity of some one's studying and becoming acquainted with the Cherokee language, to be permanently and exclusively employed in preaching Christ to the native Indians in their own language. Their letter is dated "Dwight, Sept. 7, 1822." They condemn the opinion that the adult Indians of America are in a hopeless state, and "think it would be impossible to show any substantial reasons why this should be the case with the natives of this continent, more than with the inhabitants of Asia or Africa. We trust this is not the opinion of the American Board of Foreign Missions. That such a belief is erroneous, is incontrovertibly manifest from the labours of Elliot, the Mayhews, Brainerd, the United Brethren, and the missionaries in the old Cherokee nation. If there be, then, in fact, no foundation for such an opiuion, it cannot be right to neglect making immediate and great efforts for the salvation of the perishing thousands of adult Indians." N. H. Rep.

Vermont Bible Society. By the report of the Directors, made at the annual meeting held at Montpelier on the 16th of October, we learn, that ten years have elapsed since the Society commenced its operations. During the last year the receipts were about $900, and the expenditures $625. Since the organization of the Society, 7631 Bibles, and 1350 Testaments, have been procured, and chiefly distributed; a donation of $300 has been made to the New-York Bible Society, to aid them in printing an edition of the Bible in French; $200 have been sent to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, to aid in the translation of the Bible into foreign languages; and $2,400 have been remitted to the treasury of the American Bible Society.

American Education Society. The seventh anniversary of this Society was held in Boston, on the 2d of Oct. at 11 o'clock, A. M. His honour William Phillips, President, in the chair. The meeting was opened with prayer, by the Rev. Dr. Holmes of Cambridge. The officers of the last year were all rechosen, with the exception of the Rev. S. E. Dwight, who declined a re-election; and received the

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thanks of the Society for his faithful services during the last four years. The Rev. B. B. Wisner, of the Old South Church in Boston, was elected to fill the vacancy occasioned in the Board of Directors by this resignation.

In the evening, a public meeting was held at Park-street Church. After prayer by the Rev. Professor Porter of the Theological Seminary at Andover, a very interesting report was read by the Rev. R. S. Storrs of Braintree; when the assembly were addressed by the Rev. President Moore, of Amherst Collegiate Institution; the Rev. Mr. Hewit, of Fairfield, Conn.; and Jeremiah Evarts, Esq. The collection at the close of the meeting amounted to $180.

This Society has already extended aid to three hundred and fifty-seven young men in their preparation for the ministry ;-a few of whom are already labouring successfully in the vineyard of the Lord; and a few have been called to rest from their labours on earth.

The receipts into the Treasury exceeded those of the last year by nearly three thousand dollars; besides important aid rendered to the beneficiaries of the Society, in classical books, board, tuition, and clothing, from many generous benefactors.

Doight's Theology. We learn that the family of the late President DWIGHT have made arrangements for the publication of a second edition of this work. No less than six editions, as we are informed, have already been published in En gland and Scotland: two of them from stereotype plates, aad one of these in quarto ; while only one edition has as yet been issued in this country.

Indian Youth. The Rev. M, Bascom arrived in Charleston, S. C. with the following Indian youth: Ading C. Gibbs, a Delaware-John Ridge, David Tawcheechy, James Fields, Thomas Bassel, and John Vann, Cherokees-and Kapoole, a Sandwich Islander, They are from the Cornwall School and are on their way to the western missionary stations--where they are to become teachers in the schools, and to devote their lives to the spread of the Gospel and the arts of civilized life, among their brethren. Five of them are professors of religion. ELIAS BOUDINOT, a Cherokee; has returned to his nation. He has been at the Andover Seminary a short time, and has left in consequence of ill health, produced by too close application to study. His name is familiar to the Christian world. His letters, which have often appeared in the public prints, are au evidence of his piety, talents, and acquirements.

Russia. A letter from the Rev. R. KNILL, dated at St. Petersburgh, 20th July, 1822, contains the following interesting statements.-" The arm of the Lord has been revealed in a most remarkable manner here in the conversion of a deist. For sixteen years he has been devoted to the study of philosophy, and is familiar with all the various systems which are known in Europe, and has acquired the knowledge of about 12 different languages. He had long lived in the full persuasion that man was not an accountable being-that the body and soul would perish together--that there was no devil; he had also for a long time lived in a state of sin without remorse. One Lord's Day evening brought him to our chapel; the text was Luke xv. 28. A good deal was said on sinners being 'afar off" from God; and that none of the systems which human wisdom had devised could give a sinner any idea of the way in which he might return. I little thought that this man, whom I had never seen, was trembling and saying, 'What shall I do ; must all my sixteen years' work be thrown down in an hour?' He has told me since, that it is impossible to conceive what passed through his mind, and that none but God could have produced it. I am happy to say, that he continues indefati

gable in the search of truth. The Bible, which he had not before, is now his chief study, he has laid aside his philosophy, falsely so called-has separated himself from his old associates—is a constant attendant on the means of grace; and from all I can learn, is anxiously endeavouring to walk in all the ordinances and commandments of the Lord blameless. He has begun to translate Dr. Bogue's Essay into the Russ-and will in various ways be rendered, I trust, an advocate for the faith which once he endeavoured to destroy, for which his acquaintance with so many languages will afford great facilities. His grandfather was a French refugee, his father was a German, his mother a Russian-he was baptized at the French Reformed Church, and will I hope be a Reformer to many."

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ERRATA. In our last number, p. 439, to the account of the meeting in the Cedar-street Church, should be added, that the Rev. Dr. Milledoler administered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and the Rev. Mr. Knox delivered an address.

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. Psalm.

JOURNAL OF THE BETHEL FLAG.

(Continued from page 448.)

Tuesday, 19th November, 1822.-The Bethel meeting was held at Mr. Williams's, a sailor boarding-house, No. 317 Water-street. Much exertion was made for our accommodation. Many seamen were present. At 7 P. M. we commenced our devotions by singing a hymn. After which a Captain made a solemn and an affecting prayer. Some observations were made on the Bethel Union meetings, relative to the blessed effects they had produced. One of the committee engaged in prayer, and read a part of the 20th chap. of John. An invitation was then given to any present to make an address. A few words were said by two or three. There was a silence for a few minutes. A seaman arose, his voice filled the room. "Do not be astonished, my brother seamen, because you see one of your' shipmates arise to speak. I cannot refrain from addressing you; it is you who I feel for; there is not one present that is a greater sinner than I have been for 22 years. I have profaned the name of God without any remorse of conscience; grog shops and places of dissipation were my only places of resort; I considered intemperance no crime. I have often called on God to damn my body and my soul, yards and sails, rigging and blocks, every thing below and aloft, the ship and my shipmates. O! it fills me with horror when I reflect on what I have said, and what I have done. Religion to me was a thing of no consequence, although instructed by pious parents.

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"But now I can tell you, my dear shipmates, I have knocked off from every one of these sins; it is my delight to live near to Christ, and take him as the man to counsel me daily by his word, which is precious to my soul innumerable passages of Scripture gave me comfort and consolation when my distress of mind was more than [ could bear. I was laden with guilt and heavy wo; I flew to his invitation, Come to me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' He fulfilled that precious promise to me, a sinner, when I went to him and poured out my heart at his mercy seat. And I can now say with the apostle of old, I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.' My heart now rejoices when I see the Bethel flag flying; I know what it is for; I can feel the motives and desires of those who are going to lead the meeting; it is for the souls of seaI hope the time will soon come when every ship will be a Bethel, and every seaman a temple for the Holy Ghost. O! my *The mate of an English ship. 60

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VOL. IX.

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