this institution to the liberal charities of the community. They also cordially approve of the determination of the Prudential Committee to send out, by divine permission, an associate for Mr. Poor in the in Resolved, That this Board acknowledges || would respectfully and earnestly commend with lively sensibility the donations of five thousand dollars for printing and circulating the Holy Scriptures and parts thereof, in the Mahratta language, by the mission at Bombay, and five thousand dollars for the like object in the language of the Sand-struction of the seminary. wich Islands, voted by the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society in the month of November last. missionaries than usual, with the means of exerting a Christian influence among the heathen, and so have greatly encouraged the Board, its officers, agents, and missionaries in their work. Encouragements of the past year.-Resolved, That the Board notice with gratitude to God the strong and cheering interResolved, That the Prudential Commit- est, which auxiliaries, associations, and intee be instructed to communicate the above dividuals in different parts of the country resolution to the Managers of the American feel in the prosperity of the missions under Bible Society, together with such informa- the superintendence of the Board; who tion as the Cominittee possess relative to have, by their prompt and liberal pecuniary the progress which has been made in print- contributions, enabled the Prudential Coming the Scriptures, under the encourage-mittee to send forth a greater number of ment derived from the timely and liberal grants above mentioned;-a reference to the period within which the expenditures for these objects will render it desirable to receive the sums granted, or portions thereof; -a notice of the existing facilities and calls for further expenditure for like objects, in connection with the missions of this Board in the course of the ensuing year;-and an expression of the fervent desire and hope entertained by this Board, that the National Bible Society may be enabled, in connection with its other foreign operations, to supply the growing demands for the Holy Scriptures at all our missionary stations. General Agents for particular districts of country.-Resolved, that the Board approve of the appointment of General Agents to co-operate with the friends of missions in particular districts, and with its executive officers, in measures for promoting a missionary spirit, and that it be considered the duty of members of the Board to encourage and assist these agents in the several fields of their labor. Acknowledgment of grants from the AmerThe Prudential Committee encouraged to ican Tract Society. Resolved, That the prosecute their labors without fear-Rethanks of the Board be presented to the solved, That the Board cordially approve of American Tract Society, for the liberal do- the disposition of the Prudential Committee nation of two thousand six hundred dollars to search out and obtain precise and accufor the printing and distribution of religious rate information concerning the unevantracts in connection with the missions of gelized portions of the earth, and to send the Board in Bombay, Ceylon, southeastern forth all the suitable missionaries to the Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Sandwich heathen, who can be procured; and the Islands; and that the Prudential Committee Board would encourage the Committee to be instructed to make a respectful applica- go forward in this work without fear, trusttion and statement to the Executive Com-ing in the power and grace of Christ, who mittee of that Society, with a view to obtaining further aid in the great department of Christian charity, which belongs appropriately to that institution. High School at the Sandwich Islands.Resolved, That the Board have heard with much satisfaction of the establishment of a High School at the Sandwich Islands, for accelerating the progress of education and religious knowledge among the islanders, and that it be recommended to the Prudential Committee to foster the infant seminary with great care, and to take all proper opportunities for introducing it to the favorable regard and patronage of the Christian community. Missionary Seminary in Ceylon.--Resolved, That the Board regard with great interest the missionary seminary at Batticotta, in Ceylon, believing it to be a very important means of diffusing a knowledge of Christianity among the people in Ceylon,|| and the southern part of peninsular India speaking the Tamul language; and they has commanded that the gospel be published to every creature, and promised to be with his servants who engage in the performance of this duty with humble confidence in him. phia.-Resolved, That the Prudential Com Auxiliaries in New York and Philadel Auxiliary Society of New York and Brookmittee be instructed to confer with the lyn, on the subject of holding a public meeting in behalf of foreign missions in the city of New York during the week of the religious anniversaries in May; and also with the Auxiliary Society in Philadelphia on the subject of holding a similar meeting in that city during the week of religious anniversaries there in the same month. A resolution was introduced relating to persons desirous of being connected with missionary stations under the direction of the Board, and yet able and willing to support themselves, and was referred to the Prudential Committee, to report at the next meeting of the Board. The thanks of the Board were voted to the pastors and trustees of the churches, in which public services were held during the session, and for the use of the room in which the meeting was held for the transaction of business; and also to the individuals and families in the city, to whom the members were under obligation for their hospitality and kindness. The next meeting is to be held in the city of Philadelphia, on the third Wednesday of September, 1833, at 10, A. M. Dr. McAuley is the preacher for the occasion, and Dr. McMurray his substitute. The members of the Board residing in that city are a committee to make the necessary arrangements for the meeting. for the postage of letters, the past year, was about $550, and that very little of this was occasioned by the foreign correspondencethe letters to missions and countries beyond sea being nearly all sent from the port of Boston, and the greater part received from them by private conveyance, or first deposited in the Boston post office. The "Laws and Regulations," reported by the Prudential Committee and adopted by the Board, embody many results of experience in the conduct of missions among the heathen, acquired during the twenty years past. They form a part of the appendix to the Report. BOMBAY MISSION. Death of Mr. Hervey. GOD, in his mysterious providence, has been pleased to make another inroad upon this mission. The Rev. William Hervey, a missionary of very great promise, was suddenly cut down at Ahmednuggur, the new station, by cholera, on the 13th of May last; a little more than a year after the death of a beloved and very estimable wife. They have left an orphan child.—A more particular account of this afflictive dispensation will be given in the next number. Perhaps there never has been a meeting of the Board, at which the spirit exhibited throughout was more in unison with the great object for which the Board exists. The same gracious influence from on high was manifestly present, which had crowned the year with loving kindness and tender mercy. And when the business of the session was nearly completed, and a series of resolutions were presented-recognising the institutions of learning established in Ceylon and the Sandwich Islands, the appointment of general agents for different sections of our own extended country, the goodness of God in the liberal benefactions of the churches, and the duty of the Pru-ON the 28th of September, Mr. Ira Tracy, latedential Committee to go forward in their ly of the Theological Seminary, Andover, was work without fear, trusting in the power ordained as a missionary of the Board, at White and grace of Christ-the benevolent feelRiver Village, Vt. The sermon on the occasion ing, which had been gathering strength during the meeting, broke forth in strains was preached by the Rev. Joseph Tracy, editor of touching eloquence. The speakers on of the Vermont Chronicle, from Exodus xx. 4-6. that occasion were Drs. Beecher, McAuley, Mr. Tracy is expected to embark for some and Edwards, the Hon. Mr. Frelinghuysen, part of southeastern Asia, during the ensuing and Rev. Mr. Patten; and others were spring. prevented from speaking only by want of time. The responsibilities, cares, and labors in the department of correspondence have become so numerous, that the Board thought it necessary to introduce a new organization, and appointed three co-ordinate Secretaries, each with his separate sphere of duty, for which he is responsible to the Prudential Committee. The domestic correspondence, including the general superintendence of agencies, and the visiting of theological seminaries, and meetings of ecclesiastical bodies--the foreign correspondence and the correspondence with missions among the Indians, with the editing of the Missionary Herald;-form the general outline in the distribution of particular duties: but there will be many duties common to the three, and each will of course assist the others as there shall be occasion. Some idea may be formed of the amount of labor necessary at the Missionary Rooms, in the correspondence alone, when it is stated that the sum paid by the Board ORDINATIONS OF MISSIONARIES. Mr. Ashur Bliss, also of the Andover Theological Seminary, was ordained as a missionary of the Board, at Thetford, (Post Mills,) Vt. September 25th. Sermon by Rev. Joseph Tracy, from Proverbs xxix. 18. Mr. Bliss has already proceeded to Cattaraugus, a mission in the state of New York. Mr Lowell Smith, recently from the Theological Seminary, Auburn, and about to proceed as a missionary of the Board to the Sandwich Islands, was ordained at Heath, Mass. October 3d. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Gridley, Williamstown. Mr. Henry Lyman, recently from the Andover Seminary, and destined as a foreign missionary to some part of southeastern Asia, was ordained at Northampton, October 11th. Sermon by Rev. President Humphrey, of Ainherst College, from 2 Timothy, ii. 3. Mr. Benjamin W. Parker, lately from the Andover Theological Seminary, was ordained as a missionary of the Board, at Reading, (S. Parish) || 10th. The reports were read, as usual. Ad Mass. on the 13th of September. Rev. Professor Emerson, of Andover, preached the sermon on the occasion, from Hebrews, xii. 2. Mr. Parker is expected to embark soon for the Sandwich Islands. Mr. Samuel Munson, recently from the Andover Theological Seminary, was ordained as a missionary of the Board at Orleans, Mass. October 10th. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Fisk, of Marshpee. Mr. Munson is destined to a new mission to be formed in southeastern Asia. ANNIVERSARIES OF AUXILIARIES. VERMONT. The Auxiliary of Windham County held its seventh annual meeting at Wilmington, September 26th. A missionary sermon was preached by Rev. Ira Tracy, destined as a missionary to China. After this the secretary's report was read, and the audience addressed by dresses were made by Rev. John Maltby, and Mr. Henry Lyman, destined to southeastern Asia, as a missionary, both being present as a deputation from the Board.-Rev. Daniel Crosby, Conway, Secretary. The Auxiliary of Northampton and Vicinity held its twentieth annual meeting at Northamp ton, October 11th. After the customary reports, addresses were delivered by Rev. Mr. Maltby, and Mr. Lyman, who were present as a deputation from the Board.-Daniel Stebbins, Esq., Northampton, Secretary. The Auxiliary of Hamden County held its eighth annual meeting October 12th, at Springfield. The reports of the seeretary and treasurer were presented; after which the meeting was addressed by the deputation of the Board, Rev. Mr. Maltby, and Mr. Lyman.-Rev. Dorus Clark, Blandford, Secretary. Donations, Rev. John Nelson, deputation from the Board, FROM SEPTEMBER 16TH, TO OCTOBER 15TH, and Mr. Tracy. Rev. I. L. Stark, West Brattleborough, Secretary. The Auxiliary of Windsor County held its seventh annual meeting at White River Village, September 28th. The exercises consisted of the reports of the secretary and treasurer, and addresses from Rev. John Nelson, deputation from the Board, Rev. Ashur Bliss, destined as a missionary to Indians in the state of New York, and Mr. Tracy. A collection of $26, in addition to gold ornaments of several dollars value was taken up. Rev. John Richards, Windsor, Secretary; Rev. Joseph Tracy, Windsor, Treasurer. The Auxiliary of Orange County held its second annual meeting at Corinth, October 2d. The exercises consisted, in addition to the usual reports, of addresses from the Rev. Mr. Tracy, and Rev. Mr. Bliss, and several members of the auxiliary. A deep interest was manifested in the objects of the meeting.-Rev. Calvin Noble, Chelsea, Secretary. The Auxiliary of Washington County held its seventh annual meeting at Plainfield. Mr. Tracy preached a sermon, and both he and Mr. Bliss subsequently addressed the meeting.Rev. S. McKeen, Bradford, Secretary. NEW HAMPSHIRE.-The Auxiliary of Cheshire County held its fifth annual meeting at Stoddard, October 11th. Reports were presented by the secretary and treasurer, and the meeting was addressed by the Rev. Jacob Scales, deputation from the Board, and Mr. Tracy.Rev. Z. S. Barstow, Keene, Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS.-The Southern Auxiliary of Essex County held its fifth annual meeting at the Rev. Mr. Oliphant's Meeting-house in Beverly, October 10th. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read as usual; by the latter of which it appeared that the receipts within the limits of the auxiliary during the last year, exceeded those of the preceding $1,102. Addresses were made by Rev. Eli Smith, lately returned from the Mediterranean mission, and the Rev. Mr. Hitchcock, of Randolph; both of whom attended as a deputation from the Board. Rev. George Cowles, Danvers, Secretary. The Auxiliary of Franklin County held its twentieth annual meeting at Buckland, October INCLUSIVE. 1. AUXILIARY SOCIETIES. Addison co. Vt. E. Brewster, Tr. Salisbury, Mon. con. 1,25; E. Vergennes, Mrs. P. S. for ed. Fairfield co. East, Ct. S. Sterling, Tr. Stratford, La. of cong, chh. and 80. to constitute the Rev. FREDERICK W. CHAPMAN an Honorary Member of the Board, Farmington and vic. Ct. Cowles, Tr. 15 00 2.25 175-19 00 43 80 05 84 41 20 17-185 06 5.00 23 22 50 00 42 80 79.98 18 00-214 00 367 37 50 00 M. Avon, East, Gent. 30,80; la. 17,16; West, Gent. 18,31; la. 7,87; Bristol, Gent. 79,83; la. 58,80; Burlington, Gent. 32,88; la. 31,86; mon. con. 6,61; Farmington, Gent. 133,08; la. 137,39; coll. at ann. meet. 63,53; Southington, Gent. 78,27; la. Franklin co. Vt. H. Janes, Tr. Prescott, A fem. friend, 47 96 26 18 138 63 71 35 334 00 164 37-782 49 5 00 5.00 15 00 7 25 12 06 39.00 478 73 30 50448 23 N. so. Gent. Enfield, Gent. 19; la. 20; Glastenbury, Gent. 45; la. 53,41; a friend, to constitute ANSON HUBBARD, of Monson, Me. an Honorary Member of the Board, 100; Hartford, Fem. juv. mite so. 3d pay. for Naomi Rockwell in Ceylon, 1st so. Gent. (of which fr. B. North so. Gent. (of which fr. 35.00 12.00 16 00 -51 00 1 00 20 00 21 00 33 25 Berlin, Mon. con. in cong. so. 5; miss. so, 12,62; 17 62 Montpelier Village, La. 36 25 Northfield, La. 20 46 Waitsfield, Pro. meet. in cong. 74 78 9 38-191 74 17.00 80. 46,12; for. miss. so. 28,66; Waterbury, By Rev. D. Warren, Windham co. North, Ct. Westford, Gent. Windham co. South, Ct. Z. Storrs, Cairo, N. Y. Mon. con. in presb. chh. Catskill, N. Y. Mon. con. in presb. chh. 67; T. B. Cooke, 50; A. Brace, 25; indiv. 143,75; K. 2; a fem. friend, 1; Clinton, N. Y., B. W. Dwight, Coxsackie, N. Y., A. Van Dyck, 50; Mrs. A. Van Dyck, 50; J. L. Bronk, 25; Dansville Village N. Y. Mon. con. in presb. chh. Danville, Ky. Centre College, Deposit, N. Y. Mon. con. in presb. chh. Durham, N. Y. Old friend of missions, Farmville, Va. Mrs. J. A. W. Watkins, Framingham, Ms. Friendly so. 5th pay. for David Kellogg in Ceylon, Genoa, N. Y. Mon. con. in 1st presb. chh. 10; fem. asso. 12; Goochland, Va. A sister, Gorham, Me. Mon. con. for mon. con. sch. in Ceylon, Wilson, N. Y. Mon. con. in presb. chh. Winchester, Va. Gent. asso. 25; mon. 12 12 60 00 Greenfield, Ms. Presb. fem. cent so. 12 00 Greenfield, N. Y. Rev. Mr. Redfield, 5; contrib. in his so. 10; 15 00 Windsor, N. H., J. Curtis, 3,44; fem. cent. so. for ed. hea. chil. 1,56; 5. 00 Holliston, Ms. Mon. con. 18,71; fem. Woodstock, Va. Mon. con. 4.50 benev. read. so. for Choc. miss. 5; 23 71 Hooksett, N. H. Mon. con. 13 00 Whole amount of donations acknowledged in the Hunter, N. Y. Rev. C. Durfy, 25; a preceding lists, $12,113 79. young lady, 5, 30 00 Italy, N. Y. Mon. con. Ohio, Case of conscience, Orleans, Ms. A lady, to ed. hea. chil. at the Sandw. Isl. Philadelphia, Pa. Mon. con. in 1st presb. chh. 500; mon. con. in Crown-st. chh. 50; a lady of 10th presb. chh. 17,50; A. B. 12,13; Miss S. Hent, to spread the scriptures in India, 5; Phillipston, Ms. A fem. friend, Plymouth, N. II. Mrs. E. Thompson, by W. C. Thompson, Princeton, N. J., I. Van Doren, 50; R. Voorhees, 30; Rev. Dr. Miller, for Sarah Miller in Ceylon, 20; Mrs. S. Miller, for Edward Millington Miller in Ceylon, 20; students of sem. 18,83; do. of Nassau Hall, 10; mon. con. in sem. 29,42; col'd chh. 2; Rev. G. Boggs, 10; Mrs. Brearly's boarders, 10; Reading, Pa. Av. of saddle, 2,50; int. 2,50; by A. B. Richmond, Va. R. A. P. 584 63 5.00 100 00 200 25 5.00 2 50 rec'd at Tuscarora. Rindge, N. H., A box, fr. young la. char. so. for Haweis, 20,04; a bundle, for Miss Sawyer, at New Echota. Trenton Village, N. Y., A box, fr. asso. for Choc. miss. Waitsfield, Vt. A barrel, fr. male and Waterbury, Vt. Clothing, Westford, Vt. A box, Whately, Ms. A box, fr. la. so. for Rev. H. Bingham, Sandwich Islands. Wilmington, Del. A box, fr. fem. miss. so. of Hanover st. presb. clih. 70,15; youthful miss. so. of do. 7,52; juv. miss. so. in Miss M. C. Smith's sch. 12; for Sandw. Isl. miss. 89 67 The following articles are respectfully solicited from Manufacturers and others. Printing paper, to be used in publishing portions of the Scriptures, school books, tracts, &c. at Bombay, and at the Sandwich Islands. Writing paper, writing books, blank books, quills, slates, &c. for all the missions and mission schools: especially for the Sandwich Islands. Shoes of a good quality, of all sizes, for persons of both sexes; principally for the Indian missions. Blankets, coverlets, sheets, &c. Fulled cloth, and domestic cottons of all kinds. fem. miss. asso. 122 22 4.50 52 25 |