ner, the most conciliating and the most engaging, communicate the knowledge of them to their parents, other relations and friends."

"In our own country, the long neglected Indian Tribes, the lands of whose fathers we inherit, call for the charitable aid of their white and more favoured brethren.". "The plan is to establish schools, to be conducted by approved teachers, and superintended by approved missionaries.""Official assur

ance has been received, that the President of the United States approves of the undertaking, and will direct such aid to be given as the laws will permit."

CONSTITUTION.

1. We form ourselves into an Association, to be called the Heathen School Society of

of the Board, to be expended by said Board in the education of Heathen children and youth, with a particular view to the diffusion of the Gospel.

3. We agree to pay annually the sums annexed to our respective names, until we shall give to the collector, written notice of our withdrawing from the Society.

4. There shall be an annual meeting of the Society, at which a Collector, and such other officers as the Society shall think proper, shall be chosen.

5. There shall be an annual sermon delivered before the Society, if circumstances permit.

It is believed, that a heavy charge lies against the white people of this country, for their treatment of the Indians. If it may be cancelled by kind treatment in future, and by contributions to bless them with a Christian education, we shall have reason to adore the mercy of the

Dear Friends,

WE esteem it a favour which calls for our grateful acknowledgment, that we have been afresh made sensible, on this occasion, of our Heavenly Father's love, and have felt that it reaches to all our dear friends, wherever they are situated.

We observe with pleasure the increasing desire manifested by friends to obtain a guarded and useful education for their children. The reports on the schools under the notice of this meeting, indicate the religious care and good order prevailing in them, and have yielded us great satisfaction. The improvement of

the understanding, and the communication of that knowledge, by which it may be more extensively prepared for the service of Him to whom we must all render our account, are duties not to be neglected. We desire however to impress upon all, whether parents, or those to whom they intrust their tender offspring, the supreme importance of inculcating the first of duties, the love and fear of God.

A watchful parent will at no time be more alive to the welfare of his children, than when they are passing from the age to which we have

just adverted, to the succeeding stage of life. The situations in which they are then placed, and the companions with whom they associate, may have a decided influence on their future character. We would therefore encourage both parents and masters, not to relax at this critical period, either in care or counsel, or in proper restraint, tempered with kindness. Here we would advert to the importance of good example, and to the great blessing which will attend the labours of those whom we are now addressing, as they seek to become preachers of righteousness, in life and conduct, to those around them. How invit ing, how instructive, it is, to behold such, as by the purity of their lives, by the meekness of their spirits, and by the benevolence of their characters are adorning their profession! This is a duty which is enjoined by the highest authority; and we earnestly press upon all, to consider whether their moderation, their self-denial, their habits of life, are such as become the Christian religion.

The amount of sufferings reported this year, occasioned by claims for tithes, and other demands of an ecclesiastical nature, with a few for military purposes, is upwards of fifteen thousand pounds. Our brethren of all the Yearly Meetings on the American continent have again given proofs of their love by written communications. The interesting work of Indian civilization still occupies their attention. In some of the tribes, the improvements which, notwithstanding the late commotions, have been gradually going forward, are truly encouraging. In others, those who are concerned in this good work, have probably already renewed their exertions, where the ravages of war had desolated many of the settlements. The persevering labours of friends in Virginia and some other parts, to procure the freedom of many ne

groes, illegally, as well as unjustly held in slavery, have in several instances been crowned with success; and it is very gratifying to observe, that the rights of this injured people are still dear to our American brethren. We hope that in this country, friends will continue to feel a deep interest in the welfare of the African race, and not dismiss the subject from their thoughts, until such wise and prudent measures may be adopted, as shall promote and finally secure universal emancipation.

So excellent is Christian love in its nature and effects, that it is deeply painful when we hear of any differences existing amongst us. How can those who are at variance one with another, unite acceptably in the performance of worship to Him who is emphatically styled Love? It is an awful consideration that that disposition which separates man from man, does at the time estrange him, and will, if it continue, eventually separate him from his Creator. We therefore earnestly recommend to friends, to watch the first appearances of discord; patiently and kindly to endeavour to assist those who may be thus affected, or who are in danger of becoming hardened towards their brethren. Christian charity, and tenderness for the infirmities of our friends, are bonds in religious society. These do not preclude that kind and tender admonition, that exercise of our discipline in the spirit of the Gospel, which we have from time to time been engaged to recommend. Although we are not a numerous society, yet if we are preserved in love, and dwell under the government of Christ, we may hope to fulfil the designs of Divine Providence in having gathered and established us as a separate religious body: we may show forth the excellence of the Christian religion by the spirituality of our worship, and by the purity of our lives.

AFTER the lapse of 1800 years, it is time that the eyes and hearts of Christians were turned towards the 'desolate family of Abraham. The dispersed of Israel are still the covenant people of Jehovah. This scattered flock is to be brought to the fold of the great Shepherd. Though for a short moment forsaken, yet they will be gathered with infinite kindness. The Jews and the Gentiles will be seen working together at the building of the same Spiritual Temple. Scattered among all nations of both continents, the Hebrews, once become Christians, could effect, by human means, more among heathens than any other people on earth. The receiving of them would be life indeed from the dead. The vine, brought from Egypt, would flourish once more on the hill of Zion. Nor has providence been accustomed to let those go unrewarded, who have gone up to the help of Israel and Judah. Gratitude and pious sympathy would restore to the Jews that knowledge of the Christian scriptures and of the Messiah, which we once received from them. A promise of greater success is made to every Christian exertion at the preseut time, when the attention of the dispersed of Israel, now looking for redemption and consolation, is especially excited to the examination of the Christian system, which is built wholly on the Jewish foundation; and at a period too when no small number of the most enlightened in Europe are summoned to their aid. Numerous Societies have been recently established, to do what human means can effect, towards the conversion of the many millions of this dispersed and afflicted race. They have been more forsaken of man than of Jehovah, who has always preserved them

amidst all their afflictions, and who will not fail to be gracious to those whom he has chosen. To us they must be an interesting people, and for them something must be done by Christians.

Among the numerous institutions of the present day, for benevolent and charitable purposes, we recognize, with much satisfaction, the one recently formed in Boston for promoting Christianity among the Jews. Desirous of promoting the same worthy objects, by casting our mites into the treasury of charity, we, whose names are annexed, do promise to pay annually, to such treasurer as this Society may hereofter appoint, the sums affixed to our respective names. For the sake of greater convenience, order, and permanency, we do adopt the following

CONSTITUTION.

1. This Society shall be styled, the "MEDFIELD FEMALE SOCIETY for promoting Christianity among the Jews."

2. The sums collected, shall, unless otherwise directed by a vote of the Society at their annual meeting, be transmitted by the President, at least once a year, to the treasurer of the Boston Female Society for promoting the same Christian objects.

3. They, who subscribe fifty cents, shall be considered members of this Society so long as they shall continue to pay this sum annually. They, who, from pecuniary circumstances, feel themselves unable to pay this sum, shall be entitled to membership, by paying twenty-fivecents a year.

4. The members of this Society shall meet, on the first Tuesday of August, annnally, to choose officers,

to make by-laws, to amend or to add to this constitution by the concurrent votes of two thirds of the members present, and to transact all business which may best promote the objects of this Christian charity.

5. Special meetings may be called by giving publick notice after the customary services of worship, on the Sabbath, shall be ended, provided a majority of the Board of Directresses, shall order such notice to be given.

6. The officers of this Society, to be chosen at their annual meeting, but to continue in office till others shall be chosen in their place, shall be a President, whose duties shall be such as custom has prescribed, and three Directresses, which four shall constitute, with others to be named, a Board of Directresses, who are to appoint and regulate their own sessions; take

charge of the prudential affairs of the Society; issue orders on the Treasurer, without which orders, signed by a majority of the board, no money shall be paid by the Treasurer; may fill such vacancies

as

may occur in the board and among the Collectors; which persons, filling such vacancies, shall continue till their places shall be filled as usual at the annual meeting for election of officers. The other officers shall be a recording Secretary and a Treasurer, whose duties are such as are prescribed by custom. The Secretary and Treasurer and collectors, shall also belong to the Board of Directresses, and shall be subject to such rules as the Board shall prescribe. There shall be four Collectors, who shall collect the subscriptions, and pay them over to the Treasurer. All officers shall be appointed by ballot.

THE twelfth report of this Society has just been received. We regret that it came too late to give much account of it in this number. We have now room only for a few items; but we intend to devote the next number principally to intelligence. The Report is interesting, and it is accompanied by many important documents. Not merely the united kingdom of Great-Britain, but a very considerable portion of Christendom seems to be alive with Bible institutions.

The general statement of the copies of the scriptures, issued by the British and Foreign Bible Society from March 31, 1815, to March 31, 1816, is

138,168 Bibles
110,068 Testaments.

The total of Bibles and Testaments, issued by this Society since its commencement, is ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND

SEVENTY-THREE.

The Society expended in the twelfth year, one hundr and three thousand, six hundred and eighty pounds, eighteen shillings and eight pence.

The grants of money, and the value of Bibles and Testaments given away in the same year, amounted to thirty-two thousand, four hundred and thirty-five pounds, seven shillings and one penny.

The total expenditure of the Society, from the beginning, is stated to be four hundred and fifty two thousand, two hundred and seventy

three pounds, twelve shillings and two and an half pence.

The Society received in the twelfth year, one hundred and forty six thousand, seven hundred sixtyseven pounds, twelve shillings and four pence.

Notwithstanding the vast number of Auxiliary Societies, which had been formed prior to the Eleventh Report, twenty two have been added to the number in the twelfth year, five of which contributed six hundred and seventy pounds.

Of the numerous Auxiliary Societies of earlier date, we have observed five, whose contributions amounts to nine thousand, one hundred and forty-four pounds.

"There are five hundred and sixty-nine Auxiliary and Branch Societies within the British dominions." The contributions from the Auxiliary Societies for the twelfth year, amounted to fifty-five thousand, four hundred and fifty pounds, three shillings and nine pence.

Massachusetts Bible Society.—At a special meeting of the Massachusetts Bible Society, Sept. 26, a vote

The New-Hampshire Bible Society has voted to become an auxiliary to the American Bible Society; and also to present a petition to Congress, praying that the privi lege of franking letters may be granted to that important national institution.

Recorder.

American Bible Society.-At a meeting of the Managers of the American Bible Society, held in the City-Hall, (New-York,) on the 19th day of August, 1816, Gen. M. Clark

son, V. P. in the chair.

The Board having received the very liberal donation of a set of Stereotype Plates of the Bible, from the New-York Bible Society, and the N. Y. Auxiliary Bible Society.

Resolved, That John E. Caldwell, Divie Bethune, and Thomas Eddy, be a committee to cause to be printed, bound, and published, without delay, an edition of the Bible, not exceeding ten thousand copies. By order of the Board,

JOHN B. ROMEYN, Sec'ry for
Domestick Correspondence.

"All Bible Societies shall be allowed to purchase at cost from this society, Bibles for distributionwithin their own districts. The members of all such Bible Societies, as shall agree to place their surplus revenue, after supplying their own districts with Bibles, at the disposal of this society, shall be entitled to vote in all meetings of this society; and the officers of such societies shall be ex officio directors of this."

Bible Societies. April, 1815.Three Bible Societies have been recently formed in Elizabethtown, N. J. all auxiliary to the American Bible Society.

1816. A Sunday school was formed to educate the people of colour, at Bergen, N. J.

July 15, 1816. A Female Cent Society was formed at Bergen, for the purpose of educating indigent students for the gospel ministry, and further to assist the Theological School at New-Brunswick.

Recorder.

Extracts from the Second Report of the Bible Society of Virginia.The Bible Societies make one grand whole, because they have one single object in view. In our humble manner here, we are cooperating with Greeks, Catholicks, and Protestants of every denomination, in a design which commends