4. From a lady, by Mr. Artemas Woodward,

5. From Miss Nancy Blanchard, of Weymouth, by Mr. S. T. Armstrong, From a friend, by the Rev. Dr. Morse,*

8. From Q. by the Rev. Dr. Worcester, for the transla tions,

11. From a female friend of missions in Shenango county, (N. Y.) by the Rev. Reuben Hurd,

17. From a friend of foreign missions in Braintree, by the Rev. R. S. Starrs,"

13. From the Female Charitable Society in Montville, (Con.) by General Huntington of New London,

25. From two females in Boylston, (Mass.) by the Rev. Dr. Austin, for the translations, 23. From the Foreign Mission Society of Northamp tou and the neighboring towns, by Josiah Dwight, Esq. the Treasurer,

30. From a female of Rapert, (Ver.) by Mr. R. C.

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restored. I hope you will then get our Magazines, whics contain an immense mass of information, always Increasing.

Some of our friends have lately visited France, that almost heathen country. Mr. S. asked at more than 50 bookshops and stalls, for a Bible, in any language. Not one could he obtain! This is a fact.

I have just been informed, that Napoleon had an intention of suppressing the Catholic Religion as soon as he could, and substituting Unitariasism, under the new title of Napolegnism. He had read a book published by a protestant minister in defence of himself as a Socinian, with which he was so pleased, that he determined to adopt it, and use all his influence to make it the religion of France. This he intended, because he had observed that Moses, Confusius, Jesus Christ, and Mahomet, lived in the minds of their followers more than political or military men only. Determined, therefore, to live for ages in the hearts of Napoleonists, he fixed on this plan.‡

But He, that sits on the throne of heaven, has laughed at the tyrant, and hurled him from his throne, no longer able to oppose the kingdom of Christ our Lord. To Him, our best and unchangeable friend, I heartily commend you. I am, dear Sir,

Your affectionate brother,

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LETTER FROM A RESPECTABLE CLERGYMAN, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF LONDON, TO A FRIEND IN THIS COUNTRY.

Dear Sir,

London, June 15, 1814.

I REGRET, that through your pressure of business, and mine, and the war, we correspond so little. I hope to do better; but my business increases, and something, alas, is every day omitted.

I hope you will receive with this our last Report,t by Mr. Osgood. We now print eight pages of our Magazine separately, so as to send by post to our friends in England, and we can send them to you monthly, when peace is

pious liberality in any other way, sold' cloth which had been intended for a suit of bed-curtains, and remitted the avails us above. Her letter evinced a most commendable disposition to deny herself for the sake of promoting the cause of her Savior.

* See notice of Mr. Amos WARREN, in the Obituary of this number. †The Report of the Missionary Sa

ciety.

VOL. X.

CHARITY LIBRARIES.

Some of our readers may recollect, that in the number for January last, we published a communication on Charity Lis braries; and that, in our notices to correspondents, we requested a copy of the constitution of such libraries for publication, either in whole, or in an abridged form. A copy of it was sent us not long after; an abridgement of which we now publish.

Art. 1. THIS Library belongs to the

The project here stated may be thought so extravagant as to appear incredible. For several years, however, previous to the downfall of Bonaparte, it was suspected by many intelligent men, that he intended to establish a new relig ion. From the character of several publications, which issued from the Parisian press under the auspices of the French government, it was supposed that the new religion would be a modification of Mahometanism; as that religion is more favorable than any other to a military despatism.

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Missionary Society; and is to be continued in this settlement, for the benefit of subscribers, so long as they shall make a good use of it, and the missionary society shall not think it may be more needed, and more useful, in some other destitute settlement.

2. Any head of a family, by subscribing this constitution, and these laws, may, with his family, enjoy the benefit of the Library.

3. The officers shall be a librarian, and two assistants, who shall continue in of fice till others shall be appointed.

4. The officers shall be appointed from among the subscribers by a missionary, who will consult the wishes and the interests of the people.

5. It shall be the duty of the librarian to keep the books with care; to give them out to subscribers according to the laws; to set down in a book kept for that purpose, the number of the volume, and the time when drawn and returned, &c. &c.

6. It shall be the duty of the assistants, to aid the librarian, as he may need, in performing the duties of his office; to see that the subscribers observe the laws, particularly article 9th; aud with the librarian, to make report to the inspecting. missionary.

8. The books, belonging to this Library shall not be drawn on the Sabbath; but, on any other day, a subscriber shall have a right to draw one book at a time, and no more; provided always, that he shall not have two bound books in his possession at once.

9. The subscribers shall refrain from Tabor and business on the Sabbath; they shall not indulge themselves in the habit of visiting on that day, or of receiving visits, except in cases of sickness, or for religious conversation and prayer; they shall refrain from amusements and sports, such as hunting and fishing on the Sabbath, and oppose and bear testimony against all these vices and practices in others. They shall also restrain their children and families from these practices, and take them to the worship of God, as often as they can conveniently, and particularly to hear the preaching, and attend to the instruction of missionaries, whenever they shall be sent among them.

Moreover the subscribers shall refrain from profane swearing, and the intemperate use of ardent spirits, and use their

endeavors to prevent, or suppress these vices in others.

10. Any subscriber, who shali violate the laws, and persist in the violation, may be suspended from drawing books, when the officers shall judge best; and if he shall not make satisfaction so as to be restored to his privilege, when the missionary inspects the Library, his name may be erased from the book, and then he shall have no more right in the Library till he makes satisfaction.

We have been informed, on the most respectable authority, that Libraries, established according to the preceding plan, have had a very beneficial tendency; and that they are found to be powerful aids of missionaries. ED.

FRAGMENT SOCIETY.

THE Fragment Society of Boston held their annual meeting on the second Mon-day in October. In making their yearly Report, "The Directors present their renewed congratulations to the subscribers on the arrival of their second anniversary. In contemplating the success which has attended this Society since its institution, they would feel lively emotions of gratitude toward Him, who alone can prosper the work of their hands. To the inter vention of his blessing must it be ascribed, that at such a time as this, when some of our most respectable citizens are more or less subjected to the inconveniences of privation or want, the resources of this little association have not been diminished; and it is sincerely hoped, that nothing but the imperious demands of necessity will hereafter induce any to with hold that charity, of which the poor feel the additional need, by a more than equal parti cipation with the rich in the sufferings of the times.

"In executing the trust committed to them, they have been anxious to discriminate between real and pretended want; and have made it their constant aim, so to dispense your alms, as to soothe the miseries and mitigate the sufferings of indigent merit, and not to encourage idleness or discontent. And though their means of usefulness have been limited, they indulge the humble belief, that through this Society, streams of comfort have been diffused into the abodes of sorrow, and cheered the hearts of their miserable occupants.

"The Directors thankfully acknow! edge many liberal donations of clothing and money;-the amount received the past year, in subscriptions and donations, being twelve hundred and fifty-two del

lars, fifty-five cents. About five hundred families have been assisted by the distribution of various articles of clothing, including in the whole twenty eight hundred garments. They have likewise contribued much to the comfort of the sick, by Jending necessary garments, which have generally been received with gratitude, used with care, and returned in a decent and cleanly state. Forty-nine families have been assisted in this way. They have distributed among the children of the Charity-Schools much comfortable clothing, and in the course of the last winter lent them a number of great-coats for the purpose of enabling them to appear decent at church. The children, in their turn, have employed much of their time in sewing for the Society, and have made many articles in a very neat manner."

The Society solicit further encouragement. Donations in money or clothing will be gratefully received.

CORBAN SOCIETY.

FROM the Report of the Directors of this Society, it appears, that during the year preceding the annual meeting in September last, they had assisted twenty one young gentlemen in obtaining their education for the Christian ministry. They had been able to afford more or less assistance to every applicant; and had given articles of clothing, which cost 8231:79, beside $59, in money. Several members of the Society added materially to the value of the articles of clothing, by their own personal labor; thus saving a considerable expense to the Society. The receipts during the past year were $286:25. The balance on hand is about $270, of which $200 is devoted to form a permanent fund.

At the close of their Report, the Directors say, "Considering the importance of the object embraced by this Society, and the continual succession of persons, who are benefited by its charity, the Directors feel it to be their duty to recommend to the members to increase their exertions in obtaining annual subscriptions, that their funds may afford a more extensive and ample supply."

"As our Heavenly Father," they add, has condescended to employ us feeble instruments in his service, let us by our gratitude for his past favors, and by the purity of our motives in future, secure to ourselves his gracious benediction."

Mr. Rockwood from Ladies in Westborough,

Oct. 4. By George Russell from ladies in Kingston,

6. By Paul Bayley from ladies in Newbury,

15. By the Rev. Mr. Wadsworth from ladies in Danvers,

29. By the Rev. Mr. Homer from ladies in the east parish of Newton,

Jan. 13, 1814. By Rebecca Holmes from ladies in Kingston, May 25. By the Rev. Mr. Barker from ladies in the first parish of Middleborough,

26. By Mr. Stow from ladies in Marlborough,

By the Rev. Elisha Rockwood from Cent Society in Weston, 30. By a female Ceut Society in the Rev. Mr. Codman's Parish in Dorchester,

June 4. By Mr. B. Pond, from Mrs. Cleaveland's Cent Society in Wrentham,

18. By the Rey. Freegrace Reynold's, from Cent Society, Wilmington,

By Mrs. Whitney from ladies in Lunenburg for Bibles, July 15. By Paul Bailey from ladies in Newbury Newtown, From ladies in Boston,

MISSIONARIES TO INDIA.

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Ir appears from magazines received by late arrivals, that four missionaries have already been set apart for the work in India, by the Church Missionary Society; viz. the Rev. Thomas Norton and the Rev. William Greenwood, destined as missionaries to Ceylon, and the Rev. John Christian Schnarre and the Rev. Charles Theophilus Ewald Rhenius, about to sail as missionaries to Tranquebar. An address was delivered to them, on the 7th of January last, at Freemason's Hall, London, by the Rev. Dr. Buchanan, at a special general meeting of the Church Missionary Society.

This Society publishes a small monthly magazine, entitled the Missionary Register, copies of which are distributed gratis to small associations of persons, who make regular contributions to the Society.

CENT INSTITUTION.

Money received by Mrs. Simpkins. July 29, 1813. Rece ived by the Rev.

FOREIGN ABSTRACT.

The Ladies Auxiliary Bible Society of Dublin was formed two or three years ago. Viscountess Lorton is patroness,

and three countesses, one viscountess, and twelve other distinguished ladies vice-patronesses.

The Report of the Neath Bible Society contains the following anecilote. "An old man, (upwards of seventy-five years of age,) who is assisted to a maintenance by the parish, has, within the last fifteen months, learnt to read his Bible in his native (the Welsh) language, through the persevering efforts of a religiously disposed workman, who lodges in his cottage; and now rejoices in the privileges he enjoys, at this late period of his life, considering it as one of the greatest blessings of his earthly existence. His wife (aged 72) is now learning her letters, in the hope of more fully partaking in the benefits arising from the perusal of the Scriptures for herself; and, on a late occasion, emphatically expressed her strong preference for a participation in this privilege, by holding out her hat with an air of enthusiasm, and exclaiming; 'Yes, I would rather that I could read than to have this hat full of silver and gold'

The English Government have caused a distribution of books to be made in the navy, in the following proportious: one copy of the New Testament, two common prayer-books, and two Psalters to a mess of 8 men, and one Bible to every two messes.

The British National Society for promoting the education of the Poor, within a few months after its institution, received subscriptions and donations to the amount of $175,000.

The Society for the relief of widows and children of medical men in London and the Vicinity, has a capital of above $53,000.

The Society in London for enforcing the rbservance of the Lord's Day prosecuted to conviction 440 persons, in the course of the year 1812. Some bills of indictment were withdrawn, on the par ties acknowledging their error, and engaging to reform.

For repairing the loss sustained by the burning of the printing office at Seram pore, above $28,000 was raised by con tributions in England and Scotland!

OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.

A CORRESPONDENT, whose communica tion appears in this number, has taken notice of the Middlesex Convention, which met for the purpose of devising and adopting measures for the due observation of the Lord's day. The pamphlet, which contains the doings of this convenion, is one of the most interesting documents which have appeared on this subject.

The convention met Sept. 5, 1814, nt Burlington. Josh Locke, Esq. was called to the chaur, and the Rev. Jacob Coggin, chosen Scribe. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Ripley, of Concord. A number of suitable resolutions were adopted, and a central committee appointed consisting of the following gentlemen; viz. the Rey. Mr. Ripley of Concord, the Rer. Mr. Stearns, of Bedford, the Rev. ir. Allen, of Chelmsford, Joseph Locke, Esq. of Billerica, the Rev. Mr. Chickering, of Woburn, the Rev. Mr. Coggin, of Tewksbury, and the Rev. Mr. Edwards, of Andover.

The convention was adjourned to meet at Concord, on the 26th of October; at which time gentlemen from thirteen towns convened Dr. Isaac Hard was called to the chair, Joseph Lo ke, Esq. being absent. The Rev. Mr. Litchfield, of Carlisle, opened the meeting with pray

er.

The central committee presented a very able and impressive Report, which, with several spirited resolutions, was unanimously adopted. The central committee were directed to prepare and pullish the pamphlet, (of which these notices are an abstract,) and the following gentlemen were added to their number: Samuel Hoar, Esq. of Concord, Dr. Rufus Wyman of Chelmsford, Benjamin Rice, Esq. of Marlborough, and Jeremiah Evarts, of Charlestown. The convention now stands adjourned to meet at Concord, on the last Wednesday of January

next.

The pamphlet is closed by an address written with great vigor, and which must, if circulated and read as it ought to be, produce a decisive effect. Let all who reverepce the Sabbath, awake to this subject. They have already slumbered too long. Now is the time for exertion. The beneficial effect, of the first attempts entirely surpasses the hopes of the most sanguine. To faint or falter now, would be shameful cowardice.

INSTALLATION.

INSTALLED, at New Hartford, (N. Y.) on the 19th ult. the Rev. NOAH COE. The Rev. Samuel F. Snowden preached from 2 Cor. vi, 1.

REFORT OF THE DIRECTORS TO THE TWENTIETH GENERAL MEETING OF THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY, MAY 12, 1814.

By the kindness of the Rev. Thaddeus Osgood, who has returned from England to Quebec, we have lately receiv

ed a variety of religious intelligence. The most important article, however, is the following Report, which, as it contains a late official account of the state of all the missions under the direction of the great English Missionary Society, is peculiarly worthy of an attentive perusal. ED. PAN.

Christian Friends,

To those of you who recollect the first meeting of this Society, in the memorable month of September, 1795, who can trace its gradual progress from year to year, and who now contemplate the number of missionaries employed in various parts of the world, and the happy success of their labors, together with the flourishing state and extensive usefulness of other institutions which sprung from this, the present occasion must afford a high degree of sacred delight, approaching perhaps to the felicity of the heavenly world, where the conversion of sinners on earth, and the enlargement of the Mediator's kingdom, contribute to the joys of the redeemed

Which of us, at the first commencement of the Society, could have ventured Lo hope that in less than twenty years so general a movement of the Christian Church would be effected; that so many hundred thousands of languid professors would have been roused from their supine and torpid state; that with so much union of spirit, so much ardor of desire, so much energy of exertion, so much liberality and benevolence, they would concur in sending the heralds of the Gospel, and the Scriptures of truth, to the remotest nations of the earth. This hath God done! His be the glory! be our's the joy!

The Directors for the past year will now complete their duty, by laying before you a brief account of their proceedings during that period, with the present state of the several missions under your patronage.

OTAHEITE.

year; having received of the Lord, and of the Society, this ministry, they fainted not; and after they were driven from the scene of their labors by civil war, they readily returned at the invitation of the king, and with pleasure renewed their work. In the course of a few months after their return, their hearts were cheered with the pleasing appearance of the effects of divine grace on the heart of the king. The Directors first received this welcome information by a letter dated October 21, 1812, which however did not arrive till October 1813. On the 18th of July, 1812, Pomarre declared to the Missionaries his full conviction of the truth of the Gospel, as the result of deliberate consideration; his determination to wor ship Jehovah as the only living aud true God, and his desire to make a public profession of his faith, by being Laptised. The missionaries, greatly rejoiced, assured him that they would not cease to pray for him, but thought it prudent to defer his baptism till he should have received further instruction, and until, by a careful observation of his conduct, they should be fully satisfied as to the reality of his conversion. In this advice he calmly acquiesced; but was earnestly desirous of immediately building a convenient house for divine worship; this however was des ferred for a while, until the peace of the island should be fully established.

Subsequent letters seem to afford increasing evidence of Pomarre's sincerity. The missionaries state, that when at a distance from them, and amidst very im portant engagements, be regularly ob. served the Lord's day; that he labored to persuade his relations to embrace Christianity; that he has entirely abandoned his idols; that be entertains very. clear and consistent views of the principal doctrines of the Gospel; and, above all, that he expresses the most deep contrition on account of his former vicious life, and a most humbling sense of his native depravity. We trust therefore we may indulge the pleasing hope, that Pomarre is become a real Christian; and, if so, that, his influence and example will at least induce his subjects to hear more attentively, and examine more carefully, the greet truths proposed to them by our missionaries.

One of the brethren, in a letter dated New South Wales, in June 1813, says;

shall only add, respecting him, that supposing him to be a real convert, of which there is every rational evidence, and there can be no reason ble doubt, he is, not to say the greatest, (which I think I might venture to say) but one of the greatest miracles of grace ever exhibited on the stage of this world. To God's holy and glorious name be all the praise."