In heaven they will be sources of pure unmingled joy; for the happiness of those we love will increase our own felicity in exact propor tion to the degree of love we bear them. Ev. Mag.

OXFORD BIBLE SOCIETY. (Omo.)

An Auxiliary Bible Society has recently been formed at Oxford, in the county of Butler, with prospects of usefulness. Rev. David Monfort is President; John C. Irwin, Vice-President; Pearl Crafts, Secretary; and Charles Robinson, Treasurer. Eight Directors are chosen for the current year. The annual contribution of one dollar entitles to membership; annual meetings are to be held on the first Tuesday of January.

Friends of the Bible have cause to be thankful that a spirit of unanimity prevails among the different religious denominations; that they are disposed to co-operate in the heavenly work of furnishing the means of Divine knowledge; that a laudable zeal is manifested to supply every destitute family with the word of life. We are persuaded that God's book will recommend itself to every candid reader; that by the authority of its Divine Author we are solemnly bound to search the Scriptures, which are able to make us wise unto salvation; that we do well to take heed to this sure word of prophecy, and to this Gospel which brings life and inmortality to light. The Bible must be read by every sinner, in every region. The messages of the Saviour's grace must be presented to guilty men, whether they will attend or not. Notwithstanding the hostile front which the infidel has assumed in reproaching Christ, his Gospel ministers, the Christian religion, and its benevolent and salutary institutions, the time is rapidly rolling on when he shall be ashamed and hide his head in dismay. The glorious things which have been spoken in favour of the Church will soon be realized, and Antichrist already trambles in view of the just judgments of Heaven preparing for his destruction. Chil. Rec.

Extracts from the second Annual Report of the Female Union Society (of N. Y.) for the promotion of Sabbath Schools.

SCHOOL NO. 7.
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We have admitted since our last anniversary 130 scholars, between 60 and 70 of these regularly attend, and the number is daily increasing of these 20 are coloured adults, five have a humble hope that they have been born again, and are members of the visible church. They have formed themselves into a Society to meet weekly for prayer. We have distributed 250 tracts, that the parents as well as the children may be benefited by their perusal. 3637 verses of Scripture have been committed to memory, besides the catechisms and hymns used in the schools. Fifteen young ladies are engaged as Teachers, and solicit the prayers of all interested in the work, that they may not only be instrumental in improving the minds, but also in benefiting the souls of those committed to their care.

SCHOOL NO. 8.

The Superintendent reports, that during the last year, 35 have been received, and 20 have left the school. The names of 88 remain on the books; of these 26 are coloured, 11 adults and 15 chil❤ dren. The average number attending is 55. A large majority of the scholars read: 4 of the adults have advanced from the first lesson to reading tolerably well, and 7 of the children. Several of the adults appear to be seriously impressed; two of these regularly attend a prayer meeting conducted by the Teachers of the Male School attached to our churches. The Superintendent trusts, she may speak favourably of at least one of the children, but would do it cautiously, lest she should be deceived.

The majority of the Teachers were professors of religion before they took part in the school, and appear to be sensible of the responsibility of their employment, and anxious to promote the interests of those under their care.

SCHOOL NO, 9.

The present number attending this school, is 281 white children, 92 coloured adults, and 43 coloured children, making a total of 323; of this number 133 read the Bible, many of whom were ignorant of their letters when they entered the school. Several of the coloured adults, from 20 to 70 years of age, have been brought from the alphabet to read the word of God. One of these, turned of fifty, was detained from school by sickness; on being visited by her Teacher, she praised the Lord for answering her prayers: she entered school praying God to assist her in learning to read, and though she then only knew the letters, she could now read the Bible with ease, and found it her chief companion and comfort in her sickness.

The School has been conducted during the past year by four Superintendents, a Secretary, and 30 Teachers. Among both Teachers and Scholars there appear evidences of a serious inquiry after salvation. Two white girls have professed to have experienced the forgiveness of their sins by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and we think their general deportment corresponds with their profession, A circulating library has been added to the school.

SCHOOL NO. 10.

No regular Report has been received from this School. It consists of fifty regular attendants, and is under the care of six Teachers,

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SCHOOL NO. 11.

The Superintendents and Teachers of School No. 11 report, that present number of learners is 64; and of these, 27 are white, and 37 are coloured; 42 read in the Bible, many have committed to memory Watts' Divine Songs, several catechisms, and Chapters in the Bible. Of all these, the greater part have been brought from the first principles, since they entered the school; many since the last Annual Report. The School is condncted by two Superintendents and ten Teacherɛ.

SCHOOL NO. 12.

Since the last anniversary, 104 have been admitted; of these about 80 regularly attend. 30 have been brought from the first class to read in the Bible. During the last year, 300 chapters in the Bible have been committed to memory; 4 of our Teachers have made a profession of their faith in Christ, and several of the scholars appear seriously inclined.

SCHOOL NO. 13.

This School is under the care of 2 Superintendents, a Secretary, and 18 Teachers: 188 have been admitted during the year; 148 are regular attendants. Six aged women who commenced with the alphabet, can now read; nine have committed from 4 to 36 chapters in the Bible, and all the classes who can read, from 240 to 1339 verses of Scripture, M'Dowell's questions, with all the catechisms and hymns used in the school; the number of chapters in the Bible committed during the year, is 728. One white girl and three coloured adults give us every reason to hope, that they have been brought from nature's darkness into the glorious light of the gospel.

Our reward has already been ten fold adequate to our labours, and we trust the Lord will enable us to persevere in strengthening each other's hands, and doing all in our power to promote the welfare and prosperity of the Sabbath School Union.

SCHOOL NO. 14.

During the past year, 96 have been admitted; about 240 regularly attend. From the first section of the Bible class, we have the following specimens of improvement, since our last annual report. A little girl has committed to memory 50 chapters in the Bible, the Westminster and Emerson's Catechisms with proofs; another aged nine years, 109 chapters, 94 hymns, with the above catechisms; another, 60 chapters, and 3 catechisms; another, 72 chapters and the catechisms. In the third section, a little girl has committed the whole of St. John's Gospel, the Book of Proverbs, 41 Pslams, the proofs of the Westminister Catechism, the Heidleburg, and Helenbroeck Catechisms, Watts' Divine Songs, and 20 Psalms of his version; another, the Book of John, and 22 chapters in the Proverbs, with the catechisms above named. A little girl who commenced with spelling, has within the year committed the whole Book of Proverbs, 37 psalms, hymns, and catechisms; another only eight years of age, 50 chapters and 80 hymns. According to the statements of the Teachers, more than 1100 chapters have been committed to memory, beside catechisms and hymns innumerable. The sum of 7 dollars and 6 cents has been contributed by the children towards the education of heathen youth. Three Teachers and one Scholar have made a public profession of their faith in Christ.

We long to be able to state, that multitudes are flocking to Jesus. Sometimes our hopes are raised, and we think we see the buddings of grace. We frequently witness the falling tear, when reproof is administered, or instruction communicated; we frequently notice the attention paid to a sermon, by the account they are able to give of it..

We would not be weary nor discouraged, for this we know, that if we are steadfast and abound in the work of the Lord, our labour will not be in vain.

SCHOOL NO. 15.

Since the last anniversary, 140 scholars, from the age of 5 to 63 years, have been admitted: 130 may be reckoned regular attendants. They are under the direction of a Superintendent, Secretary, and 14 Teachers. A number from the alphabet have improved so far as to be able to read the Bible, and commit to memory Divine Songs, 4 Catechisms, and several chapters in the Bible. The adults are all coloured people, and their good conduct, and attention to their studies, demand our highest praise. With the warmest gratitude to the great Author of all good, we are enabled to report, that 5 Teachers and 4 Scholars have been brought from darkness to light, and are added to the number of Christ's flock.

SCHOOL NO. 16.

Fifty scholars have been admitted, 46 white children, and 3 coloured, and 1 coloured woman: 13 have advanced from letters to read in the Bible. The number who usually attend, is from 70 to 80: many of the children have given proofs of astonishing powers of memory, and have committed 3 Catechisms, Divine Songs, and many chapters in the Bible.

At the commencement of the last year only one of our Teachers was pious; faint expectations comparatively could be entertained of the faithfulness and success of those who endeavoured to teach what they themselves were ignorant of: but the spirit of God has triumphed alike over our doubts and fears; five out of seven have, within the last three months, given evidence of a radical change of heart. The appearance of our school is altered; the prospect which recently presented a barren desert, now blooms as the garden of God. We have had the satisfaction of seeing a general improvement in morals and learning. The occurrences of the past winter afford us abundant encouragement to go forward in this labour of love, believing the promise, that "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing the precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."

SCHOOL NO. 17.

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This school is under the care of a Superintendent and 8 Teachers. The number of scholars registered is 205; 12 coloured adults, 188 white children, and 5 coloured do. ; 24 have advanced from the first lessons to read in the Bible.. These have committed to memory the Episcopal and one other catechism, and Watts' Divine Songs. A. C. aged 11 years, has committed 72 Psalms, 3 chapters in Isaiah, 44 hymns, and has not been absent once during the year.

Mary L. entered last August, did not know the alphabet, now reads very well; has learned 3 different catechisms, 12 chapters of St. Matthew's Gospel, and all the Divine Songs. Many others have improved beyond our most sanguine expectations.

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Since the commencement of the year, it has pleased God to awaken two of our Teachers, who have since been received into the communion of St. Stephen's Church.

SCHOOL NO. 18.

One hundred and seventy-six scholars have been admitted; the average number who attend is 80. We can make no very splendid exhibition of individual improvement, yet many of the learners have done well. Mary M., aged nine years, has committed to memory during the last six months, all the Westminister Catechism with proofs, the Catechism in verse, Watts' Divine Songs, and 321 verses of Scripture; three others have done equally well. Mrs. D. P. a white adult, was admitted last June; she barely knew the letters; she now reads, and has been presented with a Bible. A few among the coloured adults have advanced from the alphabet to reading.

SCHOOL NO. 19.

In presenting our second Annual Report, we desire to bles that kind Providence who has spared us as a Sabbath School another year. Although we are conscious of much unfaithfulness in the discharge of our duties, yet we trust, that we shall never have cause to regret having engaged in this "labour of love," but that, on the contrary, we shall have abundant reason to rejoice, if the Lord shall be pleased in any degree to smile on our feeble endeavours to instruct the ignorant in the things which belong to their everlasting welfare. If this has in any measure been effected, "Not unto us, not unto us, but unto His name be all the glory."

We have admitted during the last year, 132 scholars, and have dismissed 61 90 remain on our class papers,-58 white children, 17 coloured adults, and 9 children; 4 have learned to read. The school is divided into eight classes, who are instructed by one Superintendent and 8 Teachers. In five of the classes the pupils commit to memory portions of Scripture, catechism, and hymns. Most of our scholars attend Divine service on the Sabbath, and generally remember the text preached from. Although our school is not so large as in times past, those who now attend are more punctual and diligent than they have ever been before. 38 chapters, and 1375 Scripture lessons have been committed to memory.

SCHOOL NO. 20

Is situated in the village of Haerlem, and was attended during the summer by 24 scholars, male and female, who were instructed by two male, and two female Teachers. In July last, a coloured woman came to put her child to the School; we asked her if she would not come as a Scholar herself? Oh, no,' she replied, 'I cannot leave my house, it would be so exposed; but after a little persuasion she came in, (though it appears she had not been to Church for six months, for the above reason.) She remained until we went to Church, and accompanied us. In the afternoon she appeared again. The next Sabbath morning, Patience, (for that is her name,) was at her post in School. We observed to her, "You can now leave your house, it seems ?" "Oh, yes!" was her reply. On the after