esting and important an object, their contributions would be thankfully received. And if at any time it should be convenient to send a small collection of sewing needles, thread, &c. for the use of the schools, it would be an acceptable favour. I enclose a specimen of my Hindoo pupil's penmanship, and needle work. Yours with affectionate respect, is ten, and that of scholars receiving instruction in them, about 200. The school which bears the name of the town where you reside, is in a prosperous state. Five of those who are attached to it, can read, and do any easy work put into their hands; can spell with great readiness, and are beginning to commit to memory a religious dialogue, The improvement of one little girl, about nine years of age, gives me ELIZABETH W. COLMAN. particular satisfaction. She is able EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM MRS. to read with fluency a geography, published by the "Calcutta School Book Society," and any work put into her hand; has committed to COLMAN, TO A FRIEND IN SALEM, memory several pages of the Ben DATED My dear Mrs. B. Doorgapore, Jan. 23, 1824. THE pleasant visit which I enjoyed at your house, previous to my embarkation for India, has caused me often to think of you, and your dear family, with feelings of esteem and affection. It would give me great pleasure to write you a long letter by this opportunity, but the time which Mr. E. fixed for the deliverance of packets to him, has already expired. I must therefore be brief. I send the last Report of the Calcutta Female Juvenile Society," by which you will perceive, that my present employment is that of superintending native schools. I have abundant reason for gratitude, my dear Mrs. B. that my life through scenes of deep distress, has been preserved; that much consolation has been afforded; and a way opened for me to fill up my time, in a manner pleasant to myself, and useful, I hope, to some of the degraded heathen of my own sex among the Hindoos. You will see that, at the date of the accompany ing Report, the number of schools supported by the "Calcutta Female Juvenile Society," or as it is now designated, the Female Branch of the Bengal Christian School Society," was six. The present number galee dictionary, and is able to give the meaning of the words with much promptness. Needle-work is now taught in this school, though at present not to much extent. I enclose you a specimen of it, and also of penmanship from `the Salem school. I have had two or three opportunities of seeing Mr. E. He informed me that Salem was his place of residence. He spent an afternoon at the missionary station, which is occupied by Mr. Eustace Carey, of whose family I now have the happiness to be a member. He was also present at an examination of my schools, which occurred on the 19th of December, appeared much interested, and said he should endeavour to collect something among his American friends towards their support. I hope his attempts will prove successful. Although the European part of the population of this country have liberally aided the cause of Hindoo female education, yet their contributions do but little towards defraying the regular Their expenses of the schools. promotion is, at present, principally dependent on the beneficence of friends in Christian countries. I need not add, dear Mrs. B. that it would be esteemed a favour, if among your Salem friends, any thing could conveniently be collect ed towards meliorating the moral condition of these degraded Hindoo females. Let me also entreat your prayers, that the efforts of all who are engaged in the promotion of this desirable object, may meet with a divine blessing. I have recently enjoyed the pleasure of seeing our dear country woman, Mrs. Rowe. She was bereaved of her partner in October last, and left with six children, five of whom accompanied her to Cal cutta. She spent several days in the habitation where I am now writing. Her health, I am sorry to say, seems much impaired. Her mind, however, is greatly supported, and her affliction borne with Christian submission. She left the three eldest children, sons, and has returned with her two lovely twindaughters, to the station at Digah. Yours with much esteem and affection, Religious Entelligence. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BAPTIST Treasury, besides 500 dollars MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS. Twenty-Second Anniversary. THIS Society met for the transaction of its annual business on Wednesday morning, May 26, at half past 8 o'clock, at the Second Baptist Meeting-House. The Report of the Secretary was read by the Rev. F. Wayland, jun. It contained a very satisfactory narration of the operations of the Society in the past year, and of the blessing which had followed the labours of the missionaries, in the destitute portions of our country where they had published the gospel. In many places, they were welcomed with the most lively tokens of gratitude, and their message of mercy received with joy. The labours of Rev. J. M. Peck, in our western country, were greatly useful, as were those of several others. After the reading of the Report, the Rev. Mr. Going moved that it be accepted, and that it be published in the American Baptist Magazine. His motion was seconded by the Rev. Henry Jackson, and passed unanimously. The Treasurer's account was then read, as audited by the committee. 487 dollars were in the profits which had been realized in the past year from the publication of the American Baptist Magazine. This makes the valuable amount of 3000 dollars which has accrued from the new series. After the reading of the Treasurer's account, Mr. Loring moved that it be accepted, and published in the Mag azine. The Rev. Mr. Cookson seconded this motion, which was passed. The Rev. Dr. Chapin, Professor of Divinity in the College at Waterville, moved a vote of thanks to the Officers and Trustees of this Society for their faithful services in the past year, and also to those societies and individuals which had contributed to its funds. The Rev. George Evans seconded this motion. After the unanimous acceptance of this motion, the following persons were chosen officers for the ensuing year : Rev. THOMAS BALDWIN, D. D. President. The President being absent on account of ill health, the Vice-President delivered an affectionate address; exhorting his junior brethren, as the fathers were resigning their labours for God on earth, to be faithful in the promotion of the work which they had commenced. The Rev. Elisha Williams made the concluding prayer. In the evening, the Rev. N. W. Williams delivered the annual sermon before the Missionary Society, from Rom. i. 14, 15. I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians, both to the wise and to the unwise; so, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are at Rome also. [Christian Watchman. EVANGELICAL TRACT SOCIETY. On Tuesday. the 26th of May; the Evangelical Tract Society held its annual meeting in Boston. The following Report of the Secretary, was read and accepted. THE return of the anniversaries of benevolent Institutions, will always be hailed with pleasure by the Christian community, as an opportunity is presented for united counsels, and mutual encouragements, and concentrated efforts, which diffuse a happy influence through society, and produce an increased activity in doing good. The Committee of the Evangelical Tract Society are gratified again to meet the members at this annual meeting, and to report the progress and prospects of the Society, of which, however, only a very brief statement will be made. Since the last meeting, 66,000 Tracts have been printed, and 77,400 have been issued from the depository. Several agencies have been established for the sale of Tracts, which will in future be opening new channels for their circulation; and it is contemplated to increase the number of agents. The favourable opinion of the public, as to the utility of circulating Tracts, is daily gaining strength, from an experience of the benefits which have resulted to the cause of truth from efforts already made; and we may anticipate an annual increase of patronage, and of pecuniary resources. We have the pleasure to state, that a very considerable addition of life members has been received the last year. In numerous instances, churches or benevolent societies have constituted their ministers life members, by which the funds and influence of the Society have been much increased; and it is hoped that the other churches will adopt the same measure. The Committee would here repeat a suggestion formerly presented, to increase the funds, viz. that where individual churches or soci eties fix on any particular Tract, which they are desirous to bring sent a donation sufficient to print into circulation, they should prean edition,. from the proceeds of which the Society would be enabled ever after, to keep such Tract in print, and thus thousands of individuals in future generations, might continue to derive benefit from the donation, when the pious donors shall have entered into their rest. As the prospects of the Society are enlarging, and legacies may be anticipated, it was conceived to be important, to procure an Act of Incorporation, for the more safe and convenient management of its con cerns. For this purpose, an application was made to the General Court, at their last session, and an Act procured, a copy of which will be laid before you. That the means of usefulness may continue to be multiplied in this Society, and their Tracts be diffused, and produce saving effects in all parts of our land, is the prayer of the Committee. May, 1824. E. LINCOLN, Sec'ry. The Treasurer's Report was presented, by which it appeared, that a balance remained on hand the last year, of Contributions and subscriptions since the last annual meeting, as pre viously published in the Magazine, 858,98 322,93 $1181,91 Paid Lincoln & Edmands 64 382,08 $1181,91 Voted, That the thanks of the Society be presented to the Churches, Societies, and individuals, who have by life memberships, subscriptions, or in other ways, aided the funds of the Society. MASSACHUSETTS BAPTIST EDUCA- THE Boston Baptist Association, having recommended that contributions be taken, in all the churches, in the month of August, to aid the funds of the Massachusetts Baptist Education Society, the attention of the churches, and of the friends of religion generally, is earnestly invited to this interesting object. Arguments to prove the great importance of giving liberal advantages of education to our young ministers, are deemed unnecessary. At this enlightened period, every enlarged, and pious, and benevolent mind, must feel impressed with the numerous and weighty motives, which urge to increased and persevering efforts for attaining the obhave long successfully ministered ject. Many venerable men, who to the churches, being advanced in years, will soon leave their flocks Chose the following persons for destitute; many churches are now Officers the ensuing year. THOMAS BALDWIN, President. vacant, and are anxiously looking for supplies; new Baptist churches are rising in every section of our country, who need skilful shepherds to lead them; and the extensive missionary fields, white for the harvest, call aloud for additional labourers. While our citizens at large, are emulous to prepare the rising generation to fill with ability the various stations to which they shall be called, Christians must feel a peculiar solicitude, that religious teachers should possess advantages correspondent to the advancing state of society. Many plous youth, whose convictions of duty impel furnish the means for acquiring an them to the ministry, are unable to education, and therefore need the friendly aid of others. The Massachusetts Baptist Education Society, has now under its patronage, between twenty and thirty young men, preparing for the Christian ministry; and others are constantly presenting, who exhibit pleasing prospects of future use fulness. The Treasurer is now in advance 500 dollars, and the Society looks with confidence to the churches, to furnish the means necessary to prosecute with effect, the great objects they have in view. While prayers are offered to the Lord of the harvest, to thrust forth labourers, a duty is to be performed in furnishing their minds for the work. It is therefore hoped, that all the churches will take up collections for the object, the present season; that the Auxiliary Societies will increase their efforts; and that many individuals will cheerfully present their benevolent offerings. Eighth Anniversary of the ON Thursday, May 13, 1824, was held at the City Hotel, NewYork, the eighth anniversary of the American Bible Society. The Hon. John Jay, President of the Society, by reason of his advanced age and infirmity, not being able to be present, the Chair was taken by Gen. Matthew Clarkson, senior Vice-President, who was supported by John Bolton, Esq. the Hon. De Witt Clinton, and Richard Varick, Esq. Vice-Presidents. Among the persons convened, the Society had the satisfaction of seeing His Excellency the Governor of the State of New-York, the Judges of the Supreme Court of the State, a large number of Clergymen of different denominations, and other gentlemen of distinction, from various parts of the Union. The meeting was opened by reading the 65th chapter of Isaiah, by the Rev. John Armstrong, of the Episcopal Church, late Chaplain of the British settlement at Honduras. The Treasurer, William W. Woolsey, Esq. read the Report of the Committee who audited his accounts, by which it appeared, that The net receipts for the Year have been $41,008 44 The expenditures for the Year, 43,10$ 87 A LITTLE Church was fellowshiped in this place about the 20th of May last, and it was my lot to be present, and preach on the occasion. I thought I disThe next day I preached again, and baptized a man, who man, who was advanced in years, and respected in society. I appointed to visit them again in June, but disappointed them by means of bodily infirmity. A great concourse of people assembled; the brethren felt weak, covered some omens of a reformation. but endeavoured to wait on God. Noth ing special took place, however, until after the intermission, when the cloud of divine blessings seemed suddenly to break upon them. While the brethren were fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, a number of backsliders were specially wrought upon, and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. A number of careless sinners were pricked in the heart, and the language of each was, ing pointed to the Lamb of God, they soon found peace in believing. That day is said by the oldest Christians there, to be the most remarkable of any they ever saw. When the brethren told me the news, I told them I was glad for their sakes that I was not there, that they might see more clearly that it is God's arm alone which bringeth salvation. What must I do to be saved?" and be Elder Amos Chase of Italy has often been with them and baptized. He has recently removed into Gorham, to administer to the church of Gorham and Middlesex I have been with my family in Prattsburg, about five weeks. Meetings are still well attended. The present number of the church is about seventy-five, |