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Chillicothe Sabbath Schools.-Anecdote.

Sometimes I read to him in Burman, and sometimes his teacher attends him; but even this so much affects his head, that he can bear it but a little while at a time. This we consider a heavy affliction. We are seriously contemplating a voyage to Bengal, hoping that the sea air, or some medical advice, of which we are here deprived, may be beneficial, and restore him to health. But we are not determined. We dread another voyage to sea, as well as the loss of time, which will be a natural consequence of going. I must now finish this long letter, requesting you will follow my example in its length. Remember us affectionately to Capt. Lovett and all our Beverly friends. That we may meet in heaven and spend an eternity together, is the sincere prayer of

Your affectionate

NANCY JUDSON.

CHILLICOTHE SABRATH SCHOOLS.

There is a prospect of forming Sabbath Schools in every part of this town. A number have already been formed and are open for the reception of additional scholars. One has been established and is conducted by a number of ladies, in which female adults are instructed. One has been opened for the education of male adults, and another for the instruction of people of colour. A Sabbath School is also taught in the Lancasterian School room. Four other schools, at suitable distances from each other, have been opened for the instruction of children, and two or three more are needed, particularly in the upper end of the town, Ínto the schools intended for the improvement of children, male and female scholars have been indiscriminately admitted. But it is sincerely hoped and confidently expected, that the piety and philanthropy of a number of ladies in this place will dispose them to institute schools for the instruction of female scholars. A number of young men have embarked, with laudable zeal and activity, in the cause of Sabbath Schools; and though this work will be found arduous, and attended with various difficulties, we trust it will be prosecuted with vigour and assiduity corresponding to the importance of the undertaking. [Weekly Recorder.]

ANECDOTE.

A TRADER, having endeavoured to persuade Shabash, a converted Indian, that the (Moravian) brethren who were preaching among them were not privileged teachers; the Indian replied, "It may be so, but I know what they have told me, and what God has wrought within me. Look at my poor countrymen there, lying drunk before your door. Why do you not send privileged teachers to convert them? Four years ago I lived like a beast, and not one of you troubled himself about me. But when the brethren came, they preached the Cross of Christ, and I have experienced the power of his blood, so that sin has no longer dominion over me. Such are the teachers we want."

THE CHRISTIAN HERALD.

VOL. III.]

Saturday, June 21, 1817.

[No. 13.

FIRST REPORT OF THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, CONTINUED.

The American Bible Society, in account with Richard Varick,

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Sept. 7. By cash received from the Pittsburgh Bible Society, for the purchase of Bibles, which was afterwards repaid to them.

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Nov. 19. By Cash for 1800 dollars of six per cent. funded debt, purchased at per cent. and brokerage, and again sold for account of the Society.

Nov. 19. By cash received, as an advance or net profit on the above 1800 dollars,

1817.

Apr. 30. By Cash for dividends on six per cent. stock, By Cash for dividends on 100 shares of stock in the Bank of America,

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By Cash on 10 half shares of Savannah Insu-
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By Cash for Bibles sold,

By Cash for Subscriptions and Donations, and
in part for the purchase of Bibles,

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$300 40

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$ 1901 89

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1816. July 11. To Cash paid for 1800 dollars six per cent. funded debt, at per cent. which was afterwards sold for account of the Society, $1601 49 Oct. 15. To Cash repaid the Pittsburgh Bible Society, monies received from them for the purchase

of Bibles, which could not be furnished to
them at that period,

300 40

$ 1901 89

June 14. To Cash paid for 3000 dollars six per cent. funded debt, at 91 3-4 dollars per cent. now standing in the name of the Treasurer, 2,752 50 Apr. 30. To Cash paid for paper, printing, types, and

1817.

other charges and expenses of the Society, 19,218 03 Apr. 30. To Balance this day due from the Treasurer to the American Bible Society, in Stocks and Monies, a

New-York April, 30 1817.

13,906 98

$ 37,779 36

RICHARD VARICK, Treasurer Am. Bible Society.

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194 1st Report of the American Bible Society, continued.

[It appears from the Auditors' Certificate, that the funds of the American Bible Society in the hands of the Treasurer, on 30th April 1817, consisted of the following amount of stocks and monies in the Bank :—viz.]

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10 Half shares of Stock in the Marine and Fire In-
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Georgia, at 25 dollars each, received and credit-
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III. 3,000 dollars of six per cent. funded debt of the United States, purchased 14th June, 1816, at 91 3-4 dollars per cent.

IV. A draft on the Bank of Virginia, forwarded for collection by Mr. Lynde Catlin,

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V. A Deposit in the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of
Cincinnati, to the credit of the Treasurer,
VI. A Balance in the Merchant's Bank in the city of
New-York,

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2,752 50

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3,256 93

$ 16,659 43

APPENDIX TO THE REPORT.

No. I.

Letter from the Hon. Elias Boudinot, President of the American Bible Society.

REV. AND DEAR SIR,

BURLINGTON, June 5, 1816.

I have the honour of acknowledging the receipt of your favour of the 1st instant, officially announcing my election to the chair of the American Bible Society. In expressing my grateful acceptance of this undeserved compliment, (after trusting to the gracious influence of Almighty God,) my confidence is in the aid and assistance of my worthy colleagues, by which alone I can entertain a hope of being useful in so very respectable a body engaged in this all-important undertaking. I am not ashamed to confess, that I accept of the appointment of President of the American Bible Society, as the greatest honour that could have been conferred on me this side of the grave.

I am so convinced that the whole of this business is the work of God himself, by his Holy Spirit, that even hoping against hope, I am encouraged to press on through good report and evil report, to accomplish his will on earth as it is heaven.

So apparent is the hand of God in thus disposing the hearts of so many men so diversified in their sentiments as to religious matters of minor importance, and uniting them as a band of brothers in the grand object, that even Infidels are compelled to say, it is the work of the Lord, and it is wonderful in our eyes! In vain is

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Appendix to the 1st Report of the American B. S. 195

the opposition of man: as well might he attempt to arrest "the arm of Omnipotence, or fix a barrier around the throne of God." Having this confidence, let us go on, and we shall prosper. I can say no more my feeble frame and exhausted spirit scarcely suffer me, lying in my bed, to dictate language sufficiently efficient to represent my deep sense of the polite attention of your honourable body. All I can add is, that should it please a Sovereign God to suffer me to meet my faithful fellow-labourers in the gospel vineyard, I will most cordially endeavour to make up, in unwearied attention and industry, what may be deficient in the mind and understanding.

Accept of my acknowledgment of the polite manner in which you have made the communication.

Rev. and dear Sir, with esteem,

I am, Your humble & obedient servant,
ELIAS BOUDINOT.

Rev. Dr. Romeyn, Secretary for Domestic

Correspondence of the Amer. Bib. Soc.

No. II.

Extract of a letter from the Rev. John Owen, Secretary to the British and Foreign Bible Society.

MY DEAR SIR,

BRIGHTON, August 3d, 1816,

The Committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society have instructed me to offer you their warmest congratulations on the event of the formation of the American Bible Society; an event which they consider as truly auspicious, and pregnant with consequences most advantageous to the promotion of that great work in which the American Brethren and themselves are mutually engaged.

To these congratulations, our Committee have added a grant of £500; and they trust that both will be accepted as indications and pledges of that friendly disposition which it is their desire to cultivate and manifest towards every class and description of their transatlantic fellow-labourers.

The crisis at which the American Bible Society has been formed, and the cordial unanimity which has reigned throughout all the proceedings which led to its establishinent, encourage the most sanguine hopes of its proving, in the hand of God, a powerful auxiliary in the confederate warfare which is now carrying on against ignorance and sin. May those hopes be realized, and many new trophies be added, through its instrumentality, to those triumphs which have already been reaped by the arms of our common Redeemer.

I am, my dear Sir,

Dr. Boudinot, President of the American Bible Society

Very faithfully yours,

JOHN OWEN, Secretary to the British and Foreign Bible Society.

196 Appendix to the 1st. Report of the A. B. S.

No. III.

Letter from Prince Galitzin, President of the Russian Bible Society, to Joshua Wallace. Esq. of New Jersey, President of the Convention which formed the American Bible Society.

SIR,

Your letter of the 23d May, a. c. (anno currente,) containing information of the establishment of the American Bible Society, was duly received by me, and brought to the knowledge of the Committee of the Russian Bible Society at their first meeting.

The information of such an event as the forming of a National Bible Institution for the United States of America, for the purpose of promoting the circulation of the Holy Scriptures, not only at home, but also in other countries, whether Christian, Mahometan, or Pagan, was certainly of a nature to produce the most joyful feelings in the breasts of all who take a sincere part in this great and salutary cause. It is with peculiar pleasure that we saw thus a new step made towards hastening forward that happy period, when the knowledge of the word of life will become universal glory to Him who deigns to inspire his people every where with the use of means for the spiritual welfare of the human race! The sphere of operation which the American Bible Society has prescribed to its activity is very extensive and important. We' have perused with satisfaction the Constitution and the Address to their countrymen, and we are happy to see that the same principles animate our American fellow-labourers which lead us to the same important end. Thus, notwithstanding the distance which separates us, being approximated by the same spirit of unity and action, we reach you the right hand of fellowship from these remote parts, and unanimously engage to exert ourselves for the same cause of benevolence. Yes, Sir, it will certainly be very agreeable for us to communicate mutually with your Society about our proceedings and successes; and we shall always be ready to take a most hearty interest in all that belongs to your work, which is the work of charity, even the work of God.

We have not failed to forward some of the copies of your proceedings and Constitution you have sent us, to some of our branch Societies, in order to make them acquainted with your benevolent Institution. And in return we have felt ourselves obliged to communicate to you some small publications of what was done in this country for the same salutary cause of disseminating the Holy Scriptures. We will thus mutually learn what our merciful Saviour has done, and is doing, in both countries.

Before I conclude, permit me, Sir, to express to you the feelings of the most sincere and true esteem with which I have the honour to be, Sir,

(Signed)

Your most obedient and devoted servant,
PRINCE ALEXANDER GALITZIN,
President of the Russian Bible Society.

ST. PETERSBURG, 30th of November, 1816.

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