Nova-Scotia Baptist Education Society, having a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, and two Secretaries." And we join in the wish, that in their noble enterprize, they may meet with much success. WOODSTOCK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, Held its annual meeting at the Baptist Meeting-house in Ludlow, Vt. on the 24th and 25th ult. The Rev. R. M. Ely, of Springfield, preached the Introductory Sermon, founded upon Rev. iii. 19. The Rev. Aaron Leland, was chosen Moderator, and Rev. Ira Person, and Rev. Gibbon Williams, Clerks. The Association, embraces twentyfive Churches, and nearly three thousand communicants. From many of the Churches the most cheering intelligence was received, especially from Newport, and Cornish, N. H. and Mount Holly, Vt. in which places the Lord has been pouring out his Spirit, and creating a people for his praise; and from most of the Churches, the information brought to the Association was interesting. The following article, from the Christian Watchman of last week, which we insert with pleasure, pays a just tribute of affection and respect to the President of Columbian College, to which his numerous friends will readily subscribe. The vacuum which his removal from New-England made in the circles of friendship, and in his professional and religious associations, was sensibly felt by them. We rejoice in the safe arrival of his interesting family at Washington; and hope that the sunshine of prosperity will light their future path, as well as irradiate and rest upon the College over which he has been called to preside. Mr. Chapin, in all his intercourse with society, has invariably sweetened, harmonized, and strengthened the hands of Christian and social fellowship; and we know that he will shed around his new connexious, the influences which arise from chaste thought, faithful admonition, and fervent devotion. COLUMBIAN COLLEGE. His long We learn that the Rev. Stephen Chapin, D. D. President of this Institution, having arrived at the City of Washington, has entered on the duties of his office under favourable auspices. He has our best wishes for his increasing success. experience in a sphere of usefulness at Waterville, added to the many advantages which his experience as a literary gentleman and a Minister of the Gospel, have given him, peculiarly qualify him for the station he now occupies. We doubt not, that whilst he conscientiously discharges all his appropriate duties as President, he will continue to be useful, as opportunities may present, in occasionally preaching that gospel of which he is an able Minister, and of the purity of which he is a living example. We congratulate the friends of the College on the acquisition of such a man. ORDINATION, &c. At New Britain, Pa. on the 27th of September, ult. Mr. SAMUEL AARON was ordained to the work of the gospel ministry. Sermon, by Rev. John L. Dagg, of Philadelphia. Baptist Meeting-houses Opened. At Athol, Mass. a new Baptist Meetinghouse was opened for public worship, on Thursday, Oct. 2, ult. The Introductory Prayer was offered, and select portions of Scripture were read by Rev. Asaph Merriam, of Royalston; an appropriate Hymn was sung by the choir; the Dedicatory Prayer was offered by Rev. Elias Mc Gregory, of Leveret; a Psalm was then sung; after which, Rev. Elisha Andrews, of Templeton, preached a discourse from Psalms lxxxiv. 1; an Anthem was then performed; and the closing prayer was offered by Rev. Thomas Marshall, of Petersham. On Wednesday, the 8th of Oct. ult. a new Baptist Meeting-house was opened in Reading, Mass. with appropriate services, and the Rev. JOSEPH M. DRIVER, ordained Pastor of the Baptist Church in that place. Select portions of Scripture were read by Rev. S. S. Mallery, of Woburn; Dedicatory Prayer, by Rev. H. Jackson, of Charlestown; Dedicatory Sermon, by Rev. Gustavus F. Davis, of South Reading, from 2 Sam. vi. 12; Ordaining Prayer, by Rev. C. O. Kimball, of Methuen; Charge, by Rev. R. Babcock, jr. of Salem; Right hand of Fellowship, by Rev. G. Leonard of Salem; Address to the Church and Society, by Rev. Dr. Bolles, of Salem; Concluding Prayer, by Rev. J. O. Choules, of Newport, R. I.; Benediction, by the candidate. It is worthy of remark, that though the means of the Society are very small, they have, at their own expense, erected this house of worship, and have a subscription nearly filled to procure a bell. The same day, (Wednesday, Oct. 8th.) a new Baptist Meeting-house was opened for public worship, in Weston, Mass. The religious services commenced by singing an Anthem-"I was glad when they said unto me," &c.; Introductory Prayer, by Rev. Amasa Sanderson; Reading of the Scriptures, by Rev. Charles Train; an Anthem, "O praise the Lord," &c.; Dedicatory Prayer, by Rev. Joseph Grafton; Sung 176th Hymn, Winchell's Supplement; Sermon, by Rev. Elisha Williams, from 2 Chron. vii. 1; Concluding Prayer, by Rev. C. Train; an Anthem, and Benediction closed the services. Account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of the General Convention of the Bap- 23,00 From Wendell Miss. Soc. (Mass.) for Bur. miss. per Rev. E. Andrews, 50,00 70,00 H. B. Rounds, Esq. Treas. of Utica For. Miss, Soc. per Mr. E. Lincoln, 25,00 Levi Farwell, Esq. Treas. of the Boston Bap. Association, it having been received by him at the last annual meeting in Cambridge, and was contributed as follows, viz. Female friends belonging to Rev. Dr. Sharp's Chh. and Soc. per Mrs. Sharp, 50,00 Rev. Otis Converse, Treas. of the Worcester Co. Bap. Char. Soc. 150,00 From Male Primary Society, Woburn, 10,00 Female Mite Society, Framingham, to educate a Burman youth, 14,00 Female Missionary Society, Malden, 12,36 Collected at monthly concert, Dedham, 25,00 Mrs. Aldrich's missionary box, 1,80 Cambridge Female Benevolent Society, for Burman mission, 35,50 85,31 -216,58 From H. B. Rounds, Esq. Treas. of Utica For. Miss. Soc. per Mr. E. Lincoln, 25,00 HEMAN LINCOLN, Treas. $609,58 LETTER TO THE TREASURER. We readily comply with the request of the Treasurer to publish the following communication addressed to him, because we think it breathes a truly Christian spirit, and because in the closing part, it expresses a confidence in the wisdom of the Board, to which we trust they will always be entitled. Dear Sir, Middleboro', Aug. 18, 1828. THE Female Benevolent Society of the Third Baptist Church and congregation in Middleborough in view of the happy influence of the precepts and doctrines contained in the Bible, in the hearts and lives and on the condition and prospects of men; and being animated by the bright example of others, in the means employed by the benevolent of all Christian nations, in their endeavours to civilize and evangelize the heathen nations, have felt a desire to commence and continue an effort to contribute our mite in aid of the same important objects; though it may be as a drop to swell the flood of blessings which is now issuing from the fountain of charity to fertilize the barren fields of this sinful world. In conformity with this desire we formed ourselves into a Benevolent Society on the 16th of May, 1827; and have forwarded to the care of your Agents, Messrs. Haven & Forbes, the avails of our first year's labour, consisting of a box of articles, valued at $37,15. It was originally designed for the Carey Station, but believing that the missionary Board are the best qualified to determine which of the Western Stations are the most needy, we have thought proper to submit its destination entirely to their decision. Respectfully yours, In behalf of the Female Benevolent Society in Middleborough, HEMAN LINCOLN, Esq. Treasurer of the B. B. F. M. EXTRACTS FROM THE NINTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CALCUTTA MISSIONARY SOCIETY, SHOWING THE STATE OF THE ENGLISH BAPTIST STATIONS IN INDIA. UNDER the exercise of lively feelings of gratitude to the Author and Giver of all good, and with mingled emotions of pleasure and regret, the Committee address themselves to the duty of affording to their constituents a succinct account of the operations of the past year. CALCUTTA. 1. Native Church. A short time after the departure of Mr. Yates, Mr. C. C. Aratoon was appointed to the office of pastor of the Native Church during the interval of Mr. Yates' absence. The duties of this office he has continued to discharge with assiduity and attention, and with much care for the spiritual welfare of his flock. The residence of two or three of the members being fixed at Howrah, and there being also others living there, who were desirous of church communion, it was deemed advisable to give them a dismissal, in order to form a branch church on that side of the river. They are now united under the care of Mr. Kirkpatrick, by whom the gospel and its ordinances are statedly administered. An addition to the church has been granted of two females, one DEC. 1828. of Portuguese extraction, the other a Hindoo. There are also two or three inquirers, concerning whom they have hopes, one of whom stands as a candidate for baptism. The change of sentiment produced in this individual, was, under the divine blessing, in a great measure brought about by her observing the superior conduct of some Christians who resided in the neighbourhood. The Committee would notice this circumstance, as affording a pleasing refutation of those attacks, which of late have been summarily made on the character of native converts. There are also two or three other inquirers concerning whom they have hopes. 2. Preaching to the Heathen. There are at present belonging to the Society, four Bungalow chapels in Calcutta. During the past year, the message of salvation has been statedly and diligently proclaimed by Mr. Carapeit C. Aratoon, assisted by two younger brethren, who are candidates for missionary service, and a native christian, formerly attached to the church at Dinagepore. Thus has the word of life reached the ears of multitudes of our fellow sinners, both 44 Mussulmans and Hindoos. Onteresting seminary for native youth several occasions, very interesting appears encouraging. Although conversations have occurred, which the school has been but lately openwe trust may have been the means ed, the number of children at presof conveying to the minds of the ent amounts to fifty. It is proposed inquirers much information respect to afford instruction in English, as ing the doctrines of revelation. well as in Bengalee; and for this And though as yet we hear not of purpose a youth of good talents, their saving conversion to God, it whose knowledge of the English will not be thought unreasonable to language is respectable, and who admit the hope, that in some in- for some time past has been favourstances it may have proved effectu-ed with religious instruction, has al to the accomplishment of this been engaged. As the school will blessed purpose. The missionary be under the immediate inspection who in the midst of a vast and ever of the missionary, and as from the varying population, stands as the nature of its establishment the scholmouth of that wisdom which "crieth ars will be enabled to continue for without, which uttereth her voice a much longer period than is usual, in the street, in the chief places it is hoped, that hereafter it may of concourse,' ," is as a fisherman, prove an interesting field for miswho casts his net, but has it not in sionary labour, and thus reward the his power to wait and watch the re- efforts of the Society. sult; or as the sower, who in the morning sows his seed, and in the evening withholds not his hand, knowing not which shall prosper, whether this or that. To the preaching of the gospel has been added an extensive distribution of the Sacred Scriptures, and of Tracts. It is pleasing to reflect, that the importance of this very easy and interesting mode of disseminating divine truth is daily increasing, in proportion to the more extended establishment of schools, and the impression thereby communicated in favour of the Christian religion. Doorgapore. The Committee feel happy in recording, that this station, which since the departure of Mr. Eustace Carey, has been destitute of a European missionary, is now occupied by Mr. G. Pearce. Native services have been held in the chapel near the Bungalow, at Boronogor, and adjacent places. It has also been regularly visited on the Lord's day, by Mr. W. H. Pearce, and Mr. Aratoon, alternately, principally with a view to the further instruction of the native Christians. STATIONS OF THE PARENT SOCIETY. Besides Calcutta, and its vicinity, the Society has missionaries at the following places. Digah, Monghyr, Beerbhoom, Cutwa, Sylhet, and Howrah. The remaining Baptist stations in Hindoosthan, are under the patronage of the missionaries at Serampore. Owing to the scantiness of information hitherto received, the Committee are enabled to give only a brief and imperfect notice. Digah. From this station very gratifying intelligence has been communicated, respecting the success with which it has pleased the great Head of the church to crown the efforts of Mr. Burton. Within the last few months he has baptized fourteen individuals, the greater part Europeans. Monghyr. To the church at this place, Mr. Leslie states, no additions have recently been made. Amongst circumstances of an interesting nature which have transpired during the last twelve months, are the following. A few months ago, a family comprising six individuals, of their own accord, and without The prospect of raising an in- any previous concert with the mis |