collection on behalf of the Society to the like amount, shall be a member for life. Certificates of membership shall be given to Captains or Seamen entitled to them, if required. The annual subscriptions shall be considered due on the first of January in each year. 5. The doctrines of the Gospel mainly to be insisted upon shall be "repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ." The spirit with which the Society shall govern all its proceedings, shall be that of Christian philanthropy as expressed in the Gospel--" Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and good will towards men;" and of Christian candour, as displayed in the Apostolic benediction"Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity." 6. The funds for the maintenance of the Schools, and those for the regulation of lodging houses, shall severally be kept distinctly from all others. 7. An Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held in the month of September, for the purpose of receiving a report of the proceedings of the Committee, and of the receipts and expenditure, and to choose Officers and a committee for the ensuing year. III. Moved by Mr. G. M. Woolsey, and seconded by the Rev. Thomas Raffles, LL. D. trian Poland, and a part of Turkey, in which he said at least three millions of Jews were to be found. Among these he declared there is an unusual spirit of inquiry upon the subject of Christianity, and a readi ness to receive the New Testament which surpasses expectation. As he himself travelled through their towns, they would often exclaim, "Here comes the Bible man and he will give us Hebrew New Testaments." In confirmation of this statement he read an extract of a letter lately received by the Bible Society, from the Rev. Drs. Henderson and Patterson, who were at the time of writing it in the heart of this district. They wrote that at "one place, where there were 16,000 Jews resident, they found a Bible Society in active operation, and who, said they, do you suppose were the most zealous supporters of it? THE JEWS. They further declared, that among an interesting colony of Karaite Jews there, they found the Hebrew Testament in general circulation, and that they spoke of it with the greatest respect: And they added, that wherever they came in those parts, their lodgings were actually beseiged by Jews, who came asking for the Hebrew New Testament. Under these encouraging circumstances, Dr. Pinkerton most affectionately and solemnly pressed upon the Committee the necessity of strenuously cultivating, under the divine blessing, this promising field. Circulate, said he, the New Testaments as widely as possible, and above all, send out as many well qualified Gentile missionaries as you can. Sow your seed plentifully, and send forth your labourers with earnest prayer for a blessing. Leave the result to God." We can only add that it is the earnest desire of our Committee to follow the advice, and comply with the request of this experienced counsellor : if the Christian Church will enable them to do so, by the increasing liberality of their contributions and support. From the London Evangelical Magazine for November. Extract of a Letter from Mr. Knill, St. Petersburg, July 21, N. S. 1821. Rev. and dear Sir,-I thank you for your parental kindness; the Letter, Reports, and Chronicles which you sent by Mr. Rutt. Immediately I sent off extracts from your communications to His Excellency General Papof, being assured that they would reach the Prince, and perhaps a more exalted personage. The following is a copy of the letter I received from the General : "My dear Sir,-It is with peculiar pleasure I have received your very agreeable letter, containing such intelligence of the promotion of the kingdom of Jesus Christ upon earth, as cannot fail to gladden the heart of every believer. Receive my best acknowledgments for your kind attention. You have given likewise a real satisfaction to His Excellency the Prince Galitzin, who received this information with much interest. I pray you have the goodness to communicate to me from time to time such news-relative to what passes in our bad world to re-establish there the kingdom of our Saviour, by what degree the heathen are coming to his saving light, and are given to him in all the ends of the earth. Hoping that you will not forget me in your prayers to our heavenly Father, I remain with the truest Christian love, your sincere friend, B. PAPOF." This was written in English by the General's own hand, and shews you his heart. O that all the Generals in the world were such Christians as this, then they would fight for the Great Captain of salvation. Accompanying this is a letter which I this day received from Mr. Rahmn. It was written in one of the dreariest parts of God's creation; but I was not so struck with the exalted piety which it breathes, and the devotedness to the work which it evinces, that I could not but think that it would do your heart good to read it. Some of Paul's Epistles were written in prison; so was John Bunyan's Pilgrim-and Rahmn's letter was written in a place not far superior; but the unction it contains is worth going to China for, if China would afford it. On the first Sabbath in May, two persons were admitted as members of our church-the first Sabbath in June one-the first Sabbath in July one. Next Lord's Supper, two will be admitted; and seven more are in a most delightful way, and will soon unite with Mr. Stally brass sent me a Tract in manuscript last week, which we shall print for them immediately. The Russ which he first composed,and from which the Mongolian is translated, is excellent, as competent judges say. I doubt not that it is a good translation. The substance of it is-that the knowledge of God and eternal life are attainable only through Christ Jesus. His Imperial Majesty has lately had an interview with Sultan Categherry; and with all the kindness and affection of a genuine Christian, encouraged him to press on in the ways of the Lord, assuring him of his support and protection, and concluded by saying something like this, " You must expect trials in your work: Every man who opposes errors will have trials; but if you should be so happy as to bring one Tartar to the faith of Christ, you will be well repaid for all your toil." Was not this delightful, from an Emperor, and the Emperor of such amazing dominions as Russia? I always feel much pleasure in praying for this good Emperor; he does indeed let his light shine. May the Lord long spare him, for in his days the righteous flourish--and many tribes will call him blessed. Believe, me, Rev. and dear Sir, your grateful and most obedient, RICHARD KNILL. and to encourage one another in the work about two years ago, and is now exciting of teaching." considerable public interest. It has alMr. Mckoy, Baptist Missionary at Fort ready established a mission in the ChickaWayne, (Indiana,) made a tour in June saw nation, and taken measures to supply several destitute congregations in Georlast into Michigan Territory, where he found the Indians ready to receive him, gia and South Carolina with stated preachand anxious to enjoy advantages for intel ing: The missionary spirit is increasing lectual and religious improvement. In and extending throughout the bounds of the two villages which he visited, con the Synod, and its happy effects were never more distinct and visible than at the taining about i20 souls, he found 11 men and 9 women, who manifested a sincere meeting above mentioned. Bost. Rec. desire to know the way of truth more perfectly, and to extend the spirit of re DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS AND CHARIformation around them. Most of the in TABLE INSTITUTIONS. habitants of the villages have quit the use The Treasurer of the American of whiskey, and abandoned many other bad Board of Commissioners for Foreign practices, and seem to be considerably Missions, acknowledges the receipt of under the salutary influence of Memonime, $4,754.23 from Oct. 18th to Nov. 17th a preacher of their own. Bost. Rec. inclusive; beside various articles for The English “ Society for the Propaga diffrent missionary establishments. tion of the Gospel," has 14 stations in New- From the Missionary Herald. foundland, 6 Missionaries, and 11 School DONATION OF THE BARON DE CAMmasters. In Nora-Scolia, they have 34 PAGNE stations, 21 Missionaries, 27 Schoolmas. In the list of donations our readers ters, and 5 Schoolmistresses. In New will observe the generous sum of Sir Brunswick, they have 18 stations, 12 Missionaries, 16 School instructors. 'In Cape Hundred and Sixty-Four Dollars from Brelon, 2 stations, one Missionary, three the Baron de Campagne, of Basle, School instructors. Prince Edward's Isl- Switzerland. Last year the venerable and, 2 Missionaries. In Upper Canada, donor remitted Two Hundred and 17 stations, 17 Missionaries, 1 Schoolmas- Twelve Dollars for the Foreign Mission ler and one Catechist. lo Lower Cana- School, at Cornwall. The donation da, 15 sta ons, 15 Missionaries, beside a was duly acknowledged, and various visiting Missionary. ib. letters and printed documents were The officers of Columbian College, estab- transmitted to him, and to his friend lished in the City of Washington, will it is the Rev. Mr. Blumhardt. The remitexpected soon commence their course of tance lately received was not attended instruction. Their funds are in a pros- by any letter. It is presumed, howev. perous state ; five thousand dollars some er, that letters are on their way. The time since loaned for the institution, has commercial agent at New-York, by already been returned. whom the payment was made, dechoThe Greek Patriarch, Gregory, lately ed receiving any compensation for his so cruelly murdered at Constantinople, agency. says Mr. Connor, " was indeed a true Is every wealthy man felt as the Bafriend to the Bible Society. I had fre- ron de Campagne does, with respect quently the privilege of visiting him; and to the promulgation of the Gospel, the first question which he generally ask- how amply would funds be provided ed me was,– What news from the Bible Society ?-How does it go on?"" for the support of missionaries in every heathen nation, and for the distribuThe Synod of South Carolina and Geor- tion of the Scriptures throughout the gia held their annual meeting at Wash- world. ington, Geo. Nov. 7. It is composed of What a noble and expansive princitive Presbyteries, consisting of about 48 ple is Christian benevolence. MounMinisters, having under their care seven tains, continents and oceans are no obor eight Licentiates, and nearly the same number of Candidates. Many congrega: attempt is made to honour Christ by stacles to its progress. Wherever an tions are vacant and rarely enjoy the preaching of the word and the ordinances promoting the salvation of men, there of the gospel. it delights to shew itsell. With the The Missionary Society connected with good of every clime and country it rethis Ecclesjastical body held their meet- joices to co-operate ; and thus, while ings during the recess and adjournments it cominunicates the greatest blessing of the Synol. It will be recollected by to oibers, it is prepared for the bound our readers that this Society was formed less enjoyments of the beavenly state. Ordinations and Installations. Oct. 18.-The Rev. JORDON GRAY was ordained, in Bethel Church, Arlington, Vt. to the holy office of Deacon, by Rt. Rev. Bishop Griswold. Dec. 12.-The Rev. WILLIAM RICHIE was installed pastor of the first church and society in Needham, Mass. Dec. 18.-The Rev. WILLIAM HARE was ordained to the pastoral charge of the first congregational church in the city of New York. Sermon by Rev. Henry Ware, D. D. Dec. 19-The Rev. JOSEPH B. FELT was ordained pastor of the congregalional church in Sharon, Mass.--Sermon by Rev. Brown Emerson of Sa tem. Diew of Public Affairs. UNITED STATES. Very little has as yet been done by Congress since the commencement of the session. Of the subjects to be brought before them, one of the most interesting to the reading part of the community, is that of a repeal of the duties upon all imported books. A memorial has been presented to Congress by the University of Virginia, signed by Thomas Jefferson as Rector of the Institution. It is presumed that a similar course will be taken by most of the other Colleges and by the Literary and Scientific Societies existing among us. The present duty upon books, is, it will be recollected, 15 per cent. on their prime cost; and this, by customhouse charges, is raised to 18 per cent. There is also before Congress, a resolution for occupying Columbia River. It is to be feared that, unless the subject is attended to in season, there will at some future day be difficulty in settling the line between us and Russia in this quarter, as she every where manifests a disposition to appropriate whatever comes within her reach, without a very scrupulous regard to equity. The resignation of General Jackson, as Governor of the Floridas, has been tendered to the President, and accepted. There is it is said now in circulation at St. Augustine, a petition to Congress praying that the two Floridas may be united under one regularly organized territorial Government, with the rights and privileges enjoyed by the other Territories belonging to the United States.. REPUBLIC OF COLUMBIA. We are happy to learn that several laws have been enacted in the Congress of this new republic, with reference to the establishment of a perma nent system of education. The plan in contemplation is to endow secondary and primary schools, and Colleges, resembling in many particula's those which have long existed in New England. On the 14th November last the Congress of Columbia passed separate votes of thanks to the Abbe de Pradt, Henry Clay, Col. Duane, James Maryatt, Lord Holland and Sir Robert Wilson. ENGLAND. manufacturing establishments of Great By late arrivals we learn that the Britain are reviving. Those who labour are generally employed and on good wages. The carpet manufacturers of Scotland are very busily engaged in consequence of large orders from America.-The king returned from his continental excursion on the 8th November. Although he did not visit Paris, he was met at Calais by the Duke d' Angouleme, and complimented by many expressions of the favour of the French populace. SUMMARY. Gen. GABRIEL HOLMES is chosen WILLIAM FINDLAY, late Governor of Pennsylvania has been appointed to a seat in the Senate of the United States. COTE-SANS-DESSEIN is fixed upon as the seat of Governent of the State of Missouri. In imitation of several sister states, the Legislature of Pennsylvania have recently agitated the question of a Convention for amending their Constitution. Legislature of South Carolina.-A bill has been introduced into the Legislature of that state, now in session, to establish an asylum for the reception of lunatics, and a school for instruction of the deaf and dumb within the state. In the House, notice was given that leave would be asked on a certain day to introduce a bill to make the punishment for deliberate murder of any negro, or free person of Obituary. The following sketch of the character of the late Rev. JOHN MARSH, D.D. is from Dr. Chapin's Sermon, delivered at the funeral of the deceased. "A funeral for the interment of one thus long known and esteemed awakens, of course, in our thoughts the remembrance of the deceased, and invites us to consider the lessons of duty which the mortality of man should induce us to learn. The life of the righteous is an example that we need not fear to review and to imitate. It is a life controlled by the laws of Christ, and is always safe. That aged and reverend man of God, whose funeral we now attend, was born at Haverhill, in Massachusetts, A.D. 1742, and on the second day of November, O.S. Nearly, therefore, had he completed his seventy-ninth year, when he entered into his rest. His parentage and family connexions, were respectable. They were remarkable, likewise, for longevity. He was early devoted to mental improvement by literary and scientific pursuits. In 1761, he received the first honours of Harvard College. In 1765, he received a licence to preach the gospel. He was called, in 1771, to the duties of a tutor in that College, and neld the office til! 1773. On the 12th of January, 1774, he was ordained here, a minister of the gospel, and installed in the pastoral charge of the first church and society in this town. He formed the conjugal relation in December, 1775, by the marriage of ANN GRANT, at East Windsor. Seven children; three sons and four daughters, were given him. One of his sons, the youngest, was removed in childhood; another, the eldest, at the age of twenty-seven. The wife of his youth, the daughters, and one son, survive him, to feel and to mourn their loss. In 1801, he was elected Fellow of Yale College, which station he filled about nineteen years. In 1808, he received the highest honours of that college, at which he was educated, and which is now constituted a university. Though not robust in constitution, yet colour, death without the benefit of the clergy. N. Y. Daily Advertiser. The citizens of Geneva (N. Y.) are engaged in a project for constructing a lateral canal to connect Seneca Lake with the Great Western Canal. The Austrian Government are about establishing at Milan a Commisson for the purpose of enquiring into the conduct of the Carbonari and other reformers in Italy. was he favoured with health as uniform and comfortable as usually falls to the lot of frail man. This was undoubtedly owing, under providence, to habitual temperance, and prudence, on a subject so essential to the comfort of every person, and to the usefulness of a minister. Such precaution and care he considered as indispensible duties, that he might be ever ready to meet the wants and calls of his people. What he was in the tenderest domestic relations; what as a husband and father; how affectionate and tender, yet firm and judicious in the regulation of his house, I need not tell you. As a man, his demeanor was characterized by a uniform and dignified urbanity. The propriety of his conversation and address, in every grade of society, evinced a vivid perception of decorum-an acute and quick discernment of what was both instructive and pleasing. In whatever degree this desirable talent may depend on original structure of mind, it never fails, I believe, to be improved by mingling much with those who enjoy means of mental cultivation and intelligence. And to what cause will you assign that equanimity-that calmness and cheerfulness of spirit, associated with the liveliest sensibility, which were so conspicuous in every vicissitude of his life, whether afflictive or joyous? Mental discipline and self-control may have done something, perhaps, in fixing these excellent habits. But, if I do not greatly misjudge, the praise of them is due principally to that "grace of God, which teacheth to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world,” As a brother and father in the ministry, he was eminent for hospitality and candor, united with great tenderness and charity, whenever he spoke concerning the character of others. In council, a pacific disposition appeared in his advice and decis ions. He manifested, also, a deep sagacity in discovering the sources and nature of the difficulties presented; and in leading, by sound opinions, to results that proved satisfactory and salutary. |