of a more adequate support of the clergy. ry aid to young men preparing for holy orders;" and observes, that in "two diocesses, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, societies of this kind have been formed, and their efforts have been great. A similar society exists in this diocess; and auxiliary societies may, at once, be formed in all the parishes of the state." He adds, that the sum of 1400 dol. is now in hand, the income of a lega son. This income will also be con- "For men advanced in life, & with families around them, there are but few of our parishes that yield a sufficient living. This is a circumstance, which at the present time demands the most serious consideration of the members of our communion. And we humbly hope, that the Divine Spirit will inspire the hearts of our members with such love for her ven-cy left by the late Rev. Mr. Janckerable apostolic character, such zeal for the promotion of her welfare, and such concern for the salvation of man, that they will apply their wisdom, and consecrate a portion of their wealth, to enable her to maintain a Much has been written in this counpious and respectable ministry. I try respecting the establishment and have, and shall continue to avail my-management of schools; and in several self of all suitable occasions, to bring states large sums of money are apthis subject before the laity, until the propriated by the several legislatures Christian principle come into full for their support. In this respect our operation, that every man consider country has done more than many himself as bound by his conscience to others, and the effect of this wise contribute part of his means for the measure is visible in the general diffusupport of the Church of Christ." sion of knowledge and happiness. SCHOOLS IN BOSTON. On the subject of the education of It is at the same time true, that candidates for holy orders, the Bishop sufficient attention is not given to expresses his hope, that there will be the subject,-sufficient care not taken a united effort among the different dio-to make these appropriations turn to cesses throughout the country in sup- the best possible account. The money port of the General Protestant Episco- appropriated is often paid for the suppal Theological Seminary in this city, port of very incompetent teachers, "an institution begun under such and instances perhaps might be found favorable auspices, which is well sup- where the appropriation itself has opplied with learned professors, and erated as an evil. The great object of will be completely sufficient for the payment for the instruction of chilpurposes of the church, for many dren being secured, the heads of famyears to come." He remarks fur-ilies consider that the duty of forming ther: the minds of their children is taken off their hands, and that all that remains for them to do is to find a person willing to take the money and "An uniform mode of education, under the superintendance of the house of the Bishops, will be the most effectual way to preserve her integri-keep a school. ty, to maintain her excellent form of worship, and to preserve the unity of her faith." Few employments however, require that a superintendent should have good and peculiar qualifications, more The Bishop further proposes, that than that of instruction; and in none "a society he formed in every diocess, are the effects of his deficiency longer for the purpose of supplying pecunia-felt, or more to be regretted. It The Happy man. A true Gentleman. 135 may not be difficult to satisfy a pupilency, respect to his instructors and respecting his own attainments, and urbanity to his associates, in the with an imperfect knowledge of the Latin and Classical Schools, one at subjects, he has studied, he may each school, to be determined by the leave the school or seminary. He school committee, in conjunction with may not ultimatly discover that his the instructors; and that the donor acquirements are merely superficial. had selected this time for declaring The discovery however, will proba- the result and presenting the medals. bly be made by others. He then called Thomas Davis, (son of Mr. Isaac P. Davis,) of the Latin School, and John James Dixwell, (son of Dr. Dixwell,) of the Classical School, who came upon the stage, where he stood, and after a short address, presented them with the medals. The duty of requiring instructors to be competent to the business in which they engage, and of desiring that the mode of instruction adopted should be of the best character, is incumbent upon every good citizen, especially upon every father of a family. In this way, and in this way only, can the happiness of the rising THE HAPPY MAN. A TRUE GENTLEgeneration be secured. Intel. MAN. We have been led to make these The happy man was born in the remarks from observing the degree city of regeneration, in the parish of of attention given to their public repentance unto life; he was educatschools by the people of Boston.ed at the school of obedience, and The following is an extract from the now lives in perseverance; he works Daily Advertiser published in that at the trade of diligence, notwithcity. standing he has a large estate in the country of christian contentment, and many times does jobs of self-denial; he wears the plain garment of humility, and has a better suit to put on when he goes to court, called the robe of righteousness made by Christ; he often walks in the valley of self abasement, and sometimes climbs the mountain of spiritual mindedness. He breakfasts every morning on spiritual prayer, sups every evening on the same, and has meat to eat the world knows not of, and his drink is the sincere milk of the word. Thus happy he lives, and happy he dies. Happy is he who has gospel submission in his will, due order in his affections, sound peace in his concience, sanctifying grace in his soul, real divinity in his breast, true humility in his heart, the Redeemer's yoke on his neck, a vain world under his feet, a crown of glory over his head; happy is the life of such an one; in order to attain which, pray fervently, believe The eight public grammar and writing schools, the schools for mutual instruction, and the Latin and English Classical schools were visited on Wednesday, according to the arrangements previously made. After the examination of the schools, the Mayor and Alderman, the members of the Common Council, the School Committee, the School Masters and the prize scholars, the Firewards, the members of the Board of Health, the Boston Senators and Representatives, the Committee for Primary Schools, the Wardens, the Ward Inspectors, the Clergy and other invited guests, sat down to dinner in Faneuil Hall. The scholars are about four thousand. After the company had assembled in the Hall, it was announced by the Mayor that a distinguished gentleman had a hundred dollars a year, to be appropriated in two Gold Medals of the value of fifty dollars each, to be given to the best scholar, for profici 136 Singing in Sabbath Schools. firmly, wait patiently, work abun-pond with the opinions of a majority of them, so far as it regards the use of that version in the school, for the edification of the children. dantly, live holy, die daily, watch We knew also, that requests had often been CARLISLE, SEPTEMBER 19. "SINGING IN SABBATH SCHOOLS. 99 In page The injunction in the scripture "prove all things," must plead for us, for inserting a communication containing sentiments in which Il could not coincide. Every person knows that there are differences of opinion, as to the propriety of using the Psalms, as versified by Mr. Rouse. It must also be admitted, that both parties advance arguments in themselves plausible, and hard to be contradicted; and it dare not be disputed but that many on both sides are sincere christians; for they have given the most decided evidence of their title to that honorable name, and are, in other matters of religious exercises, and in disputed tenets of doctrine, precisely of the same opinion. Under these considerations we thought it a duty to give the writer, whom we were confident had the welfare of the school in view, a hearing; especially, as he professed to have discovered a very important reason of the school's decline. 76 of our present volume, was pub. lished a communication headed "Singing in Sabbath schools;" and as its appearance has given offence to some, caused others to judge individuals, whom they suspected to be the author, uncharitably; and others to criminate us for inserting it, we deem it a duty to jus-men, who should be, and whom we consider tify ourselves, by advancing the reasons which caused us to give it publicity. The reasons we had are briefly these:The writer, X Y, claimed it as a right, to make inquiry into the cause of the school's langushig: as it will be remembered by our read: rs, that in an address of a committee of the teachers, the scho I was avowed to be the common property of the church, in the welfare of which every member ought to be in terested; and stating also, that the want of attention on their part, was a prominent cause of its decline. As members of the school, we knew its situation, and the manner of conducting the exercises; and as we knew the sentiments of || the teachers, we were sure the ideas, not the language of the writer, would fully corres It had no sma I we'ght in our procedure, that spiritual leaders, have encouraged and assisted in controverting this very subject. These are some of the most prominent reasons which led to its insertion; and not to stir up an unfortunate controversy which had long been put to rest, as has been told us, and that not by our supporters, merely; but by many who are only readers of our paper. Nor was it because we are opposed to singing the version of Psalms in question, that we inserted it, because we think some of them plain, and applicable to the experience of christians. We have received a communication signed "Sober Truth," the writer of which feels 'imself called upon to defend his opinion aainst the arguments of F., in our last paper. We thought, in publishing F's essay, that an answer was due to X. Y.; but from the feel-scribers which might be obtained over ings which have been excited by the appear the number he then supplied, viz: 4,ance of the remarks over the latter signature, we think it best to decline publishing any thing more on the subject; although we must confess, that the arguments of Sober Truth are deep and dispassionate. We cannot bear the charge of being the means of provoking strife among brethren; nor do we consider ourselves altogether at liberty to devote so much of our paper to this subject. There are others of more importance to be attended to at present. We are also aware, that but few proselytes are gained by such discussions; but on the contrary much disagreeable feelings awakened. Let our much respected friends unite, by their able pens, the bonds of chris tian fellowship; oppose themselves against the enemies of Christ; and then we will be glad to receive their essays. EDITORIAL BENEVOLENCE. This trait of character in the editors of newspapers has became quite common, so much so, that it is a rare thing to find a religious paper in our country, of any celebrity, but which gives all the profits over a certain number to charitable purposes. As soon as the plan was suggested,one, and another, and another, followed in succession! The editor of the Boston Recorder proposed to the Board of managers of the American Education society to give the profits of all over the number of subscribers then on his list, (viz: 3,800,) to be applied to the object of the institution; & when we take into consideration the low ebb of this society's funds we think the offer liberal and generous. Nor was the examble lost. In a short time after, the editor of the Religious Intelligencer, of N. Haven, Con., proposes to devote the profits of all sub 500, to the aid of the mission school at Cornwall. These offers were both worthy of praise and imitation; and as few good examples go without due recompence, we expected to see these gentlemen in some measure paid for their good intentions. Nor did we wait long.-The last Pittsburg Recorder, with all the benevolence of the NewEngland editors, is determined not to be hindmost in the field of charity. Accordingly, he has proposed to throw his mite into the Western Missionary Society's fund. He does not, with his competitors in charity, ask either 3 or 4000 subscribers before he feels himself able to make the offer; but agrees, that "all copies of the Pittsburg Recorder, subscribed and paid for,' over one thousand five hun dred, "be paid into the funds of the Western Missionary Society;" and the agents of the society, have accordingly been authorized to collect money and subscribers for the same. Here we see at once that Mr. An drews is not so hard to satisfy as some other editors, who is not contented with a thousand, but must have thousands before they make any public offer of charity. We are much pleased to find that the Missionary board at Pittsburg have taken it upon them to collect subscribers for that paper, as we may expect to have silence on the subject of christian illiberality, in not patronizing the religious papers in that quarter. All that we have to say, in justification, for not following the laudable 138 The Jews.-Young Men's Mis. Society. example, so often set us, is that we must wait till we can support our establishment from its own proceeds. We cannot complain of the number of subscribers already obtained; although our paper has been little more than seven months in operation: but notwithstanding their number we find some close shoving to get thro' square. When the public have given us patronage which amounts to thousands, we will then begin to think what we shall do, to promote the cause of benevolence; till then we must be com pelled to give charities on a more contracted scale. THE JEWS. We published in the Miscellany of the 5th inst, a letter from Rev. Messrs Goodell and Bird, to a gentleman in New York, in which the formation of a "Jews Society" at Malta, was noticed A letter from Mr. Goodell to the treasurer of the Boston Jews Society, corroborates the fact, and mentions the par Mr. Way travelled extensivly on the continent, has visited, I think, all the sovereigns of Europe, not even excepting his holiness the Pope; and has, to use his own expression, "seen more Jews than Solomon, king of Israel, ever set his eyes upon." After he has visited Jerusalem, and perhaps Persia, he intends to go to the city where "the disciples were first called Christians," and, from its ruins from the Grand Seignior, a chapel, a to build, if he can obtain permission school room, &c. and to establish a Christian colony. Indeed his head is as full of plans, and his hands as full of good works, as his heart is full of benevolence. He sets sail this evening, and with all our hearts we bid him God speed. We all unite in hoping that your Society will send out a missionary the ensuing autumn. You will read the journal of our brethren in Egypt with grateful delight.-We forward it, together with this, to Gibraltar in a few days. That the blessing of Almighty God may attend your Society, and all Societies that have respect to the moral state of Jews or Gentiles, is the prayer of your's in the Gosdel. WILLIAM GOODELL. sionary society. It is said, at one political meeting 80 young men were present, and at another 112 We will shortly see whether pol tical or Religious meetings are considered of most importance. ticulars concerning its organization m re minutely. He also states, that "Mr. Way, whose name is familiar to all those who are waiting for the consolation of Israel, ad Iressed the meeting in a speech of near two hours length, and was exceedingly impressive." The fact of Mr. Way having lately became heir to a fo tune of three hundred thousand ou's steptie, which, with his life he intends to e▼te to the cause of the Jews, is here repeatTo-morrow is the day fixed on for the meeted The following is part of Mr. G.'s letter.ing o young men favorable to forming a misThis may be considered as a new era in the religious history of Malta. The hands of those who love Zion, have been greatly strengthened, and their hearts greatly encouraged by this reinforcement. Indeed, to see a vessel approach these shores, the whole cargo of which consisted of Bibles, and Missionaries, and Missionary Reports and Tracts, was truly a novel and an interesting sight; and inspired the hope that the time would come when "Missionary Packets" would touch here as regularly every month, as his Brittanic Majesty's packets now do. For the Miscellany. SOCIETY: Messrs. Editors,-A gentleman who travelled some years since in North Wales, has related a circumstance which took place at a village where he had put up for the night. Four small children one morning went out to the mountain to gather berries. At night three of them returned; but the fourth had lost its |