The New York Herald Newspaper, May 11, 1844, Page 5

Sw PPLENMEnN TET THE NEW YORK HERALD: a eo New York, Saturday, May 11, 1844, RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES, Nineteenth Anniversary of the American Tract Society—Attaek upon the Press— Division amongst the Sects, The Hon. Tuzovore Freiincuvysen, President, in the chair. This Society held its annual conference at the Tabernacle, Wednesday morning at 10 @’clock. A large platform was erected in front, extending to the first range of seats, upon which were ranged alternately in order six rows ef chairs, extending the full tength of the platform, which were all oc- cupied by the prominent Members of the Tract Society. The ladies, as usual, graced the meeting with their presence and thronged the large building. At 10 o’clock the proceedings were opened by prayer. The Rev. Mr. Day, of New Haven, offici- ating. Mr. Moses Au.gn here read the following :— y Ansrract ov Tur Reronr. The nineteenth year of the Society’s labors has heen attended with the ‘signal blessing of God. The receipts have exoveded those of the previous yeur by more than $12,000 ; the prataitous issues of publications by more that seven miliion pages ; the foreign pecuniary grants by $5000 , and the number of colporteurs employed among th destitute of our own country is more than doubled ; while the evidences weekly received of the biessing of the Holy Spirit in leading souts by these means to the Divi and only Redeemer have caused the hearts of the oti aud members of the Committee to bound with joy and thanksgiving. D’auvigne’s History of the Great Reformation has been issued by the Society in 3 volumes, containing 1200 pages 12mo ; Jay’s Morning Exercises ; Bishop Hall's Scrip- ture History, or Contemplations on the Historical Passages ofthe Old aud New Testaments ; Owen on the Forgive ness of Sin, or Psalm 130 ; Matthew Henry’s Church in the House ; a treatise on Self Deception ; 16 new Tracts—to No. 462 of the general series—in all 41 new publications ; making the whele number on the Society’s list 1109, in- cluding 147 volumes, besides 1930 publications, including 164 volumes, approved for publication abroad. ‘Three valuable German volumes have been stereotyped, viz. : Krummacher’s Elijah the Tishbite, originally written in German ; Doddridge’s Rise and Progress, and Abbott's Mother at Home; making in all nine volumes; besides more than 129 i1acts and Children’s Tracts issued for the @ermans of vur country. ‘The receipts ‘1 the year have been in donations $56,- 690 31, iaclud © ; $22,781 98 for colpurtage. and $4382 78 for foreign disw . 1icn; and for sales $51,004 13; making w total, with the b: ance of $290 in the treasury, of $108,- 774 81 ‘The expenditures nave been for paper, printi and binding, $57 937 }0 ; for colporteur o) ns, (in rd dition to nearly 11,000 600 pages distribu tute) $16 011 15; remitted for foreign and pagan | $20,000 ; all other expenses, as by items in the Treasurer’ Feport, $15,776 60—total as above $108,774 84, ‘he gratuitous distributions of publications to the desti- tute, made in 974 distinct grants by the Committee, have deen for foreign lands 1.659 816 pages ; to seamen’s chap- lains, shipping for foreign ports and on lakes, canals, and rivers 1 137 997 ; to heme and demestic missionaries 759,- 000 ; to Auxiliary Societies 2,149,052 ; distributed by col- porteur- and agents of the Society 10,948 982 ; to Sabbath. schools, Literary, 1(umune and Criminal Institutions individuals, 1,119 189—total, 20,773 996 peges; besides 8,641,125 pages deivered to members und directors. ‘Total gratuitous issues 24,315,121 page value $16,210 03, Volumes. Publications Pages. Printed during the year, 217,000 5536000 96 118,000 Circulated “do. 192.480 4,937.684 91,471,456 Do in 19 years, 2,118 886 73 340,753 1,391,325,967 Nearly 35,000 families have been each supplied gratui- tously with a book, and thousands with Practe: The cost of publications distributed gratuitously is $7300 ‘The sales on the Western field, under the supervision of Mr 8 Wood, amount to $11,340; and the grants to $3029. Total of volurges circulated during the year, 192,49, Infidelity has been refuted. Nelaon’s work on infideli. ty is soot ae wonders. An infidel judge in Ten- nessee was led to Christ by it and Joaned it to two law- yers on hia circuit, who were ulso converted, and estab-. lished meetings, in which some 200 souls were hopefully born from above. Romanism has been successfully encountered. The converted Romanist colporteurs have had large meetings of Romaniate, end a larger proportion, probably, of th population have been led to the Savior than of any other class, compared with the number visited. In one instance the leading Romanists in the town went from house to house with the books and sold or gave them to the peo- ple ; telling them that the colporteur was right, and wish- edto bring ‘them back to primitive christianity and to the ible. In foreign and pagan lanJs the work of the press on wirh steady progress, as a grand auxiliary to missions and all evangelical iabors. During the year there has been paid for our North A- merican Indians $200, through the American Board of Commissioners ; for the ‘I ract and Book Society at Tou- louse, in the South of France, and the American Swiss Committee at Geneva $600 ; bap bee mission in France $300; Paris bie Pole! Tract Society $500 ; Tract and Book Society at Strasbourg $100 ; Tract department of the Belgian evangelical Socivty $200 ; Tract Society at Calw, Germany, for dark and destitute parts of Hungary $300 ; Ba lambu Lower Saxony Tract Societ, $300 ; Prussian Tract Socict} at Berlin for Hungarians, Wendes and Poles $200 ; Friends at St. Petersburgh, Russia $500 ;—making on Continental Europe, and for our aborigines $3,900. To the Baptist mission in Greece $300 ; the large mis- sion in Turkey embracing the stations at Smyrna, Con stantinople Broosa, Erzeroom and Trebizond, where the spirit is poured out, especially on the Armenians, a great demand for books has been awakened, and all previous grants have been expended, $2000 ; to Rev. William G Schanfiler for dark parts of Austria and Germany $200 ; Nestorians of Persia $300; mission at Gaboon, Africa $300 ;—making for countries around the Mediterranean and -afsica $3100. es For the mission at Bombay $300 ; Ahmednugger $600 ; Ceylon $1600; Madura $500 ; Madras $500 ; Meisogoen. Lutheran mission $200; General Baptist mission in O- risea $500 ; Rev. Mr. Carapeit, Armenian Baptist mission- ary in Calcutta $100 ; the large missions of the General Assembly's Board in Northern India, all the Society’s grants having been expended, and 73 approved Tracts is- aued $300 making to Hindoostan $731 For Burmah $400; Siam, Baptist mission $600; mission of A B C.F. M- $500; China, where on the wonderful opening of its principal ports, all the protestant missions are concentrating their energies ; mission of the Board of Com ers $1700 ; Baptiet Board $800 ; General As- sembly’s Board, $300 ; Sandwich Islands $1600~-making for Eastern Asia ond those Islands $5800 ; --total $20,000. ‘The stations to which more than half of the total amount haa been granted had reported the, expenditure of all previous grants. Rev Mr. Coox here came forward, and in his opening remarks dwelt on the advantages ofthe Bible. They were bound to convey a knowledge of the bible to every one in the land ‘The aystem of Colporteur was worthy of con sideration, as he wrote, during the thirty years ot his lite many works on the Reformation. He Rad written on the times of Knox. who rescued Scotland from th his works would be read with interest Hit in operation in America, and it was ascertained on inquiry that over 12,000 families in Ameri ere not supplied with the word of God Colporteur’s system had alteedy effected much good. He was one of the missionaries who now went through the country, and had converted many Roman Catholics, amongst the Germans, the Italians, in nd Louisiana, and he ought to be sup. There are now employed 102 Colpor- tates, and over 76,000 families were su >p! with works of the most interesting character. Fictitious ig was found most injurious, and the circulation of tracts had done a good deal of service to put down the thirst for fictitious reading. He also adopted a system of bartering, and by this means circulated many good works. Many were converted by this system, and it had already effeeted much good. ‘The following resolution was then put from the Chair and carried : Kesorveo That the Annual Report, an Abstract of which has now been presented, be adopted and published under the direction of the Executive Committee; and that we gratefully recognize the goodness of Ged in the advancing prosperity and usefulness of the Society : the harmony of its counsels ; the evangelical character o ita publications ; the number and fidelity of its laborers ; the increased liberality of its Brinches, Auxiliaries, Col- porteur Associations, patrons and friends ; ite influence in awakening compassion and active effort for the desti- Ges and the seal of the Hol; irit on its various enter- prises, A hymn commencing : Awake, and sing the son; O1 Mores and the Lamb ; Wake, every heart and every tongue, To praise tho Savior's name. was hore sung The Rev C. E. Stowe, D. D. Cincin the following resolution, made a mos onslaught on the press." He io} to the des Pope, and ‘stem was ti, O. in moving furious and bitter id that if they did not make proper efforts to counteract the base influence of the press, that thy devil would eat them all up by and by, and he would have a fall stomach. (Roars of sughter) He next glanced at the gener: aspect of the question, and continued in a strain of coarse irony against the press in general, making no exception. The eyes of the entire audience were directed towar corner of the building, where was placed atable, and at which one or two of the city reporters wet . After indniging in a strain of fosolent and unqualified ribaldry againat all, he pro- posed the following resolution :-— Resolved, That the unprecedented activity and eor- ruption of the Popular Press furnishes a powerful incen. © to the universal diffusion of evangelical publicatious, means of counteracting its pernicious tendencies, the oe ministry, and giving ascendency to 0 moral and religious prin ipl The Rev. J. G. Monnis, D, D. Baltimore, Md. in propos. ing the next resolution he felt liar pleasure in « moving the resolution, and particularly from the fact of v ” A gM A ge ap inthe Report ere misrepresented and the errors and i ion to them were most culpable — "vhe German: splendid le and presented a fine fick for sneh an enterprize, as that of Colporteur. The present Lutheran German ministers, werg not the minis- tore of God; they were ministers of Satan— of the devil and sowed the seeds of damnation, (Sensation.) He saw ph ssp German minister from Boston ata stand, who came amongst them, thinking they did not know how to pray to Christ, but he Jef them under a very diffvrent impression. It w fact, too, that in pro- portion as the German work was circulated, the work of the land was increased. He knew this would bring upon him the attacks of some of his brethren; but he should say it. Another attack against them was the fact of their not intermarrying, which drew upon them the assault of their senting brethren. ‘The society did not seem to know au Chie pbost the Beciian seotaries hor of the different . There were the “ All-brights,” (roars of #0 called, not because they were sll bright, (Laughter) were all bright. ; ney oa had “ Wine Loko 1 ~ jumpers,” (renewed laughter) “Regular Breed- ers,” (the ladies held down erties and their cheeks were suffused with the crimson of modest shame) “The Herites,” some of whom wore hooks and eyes and others plain buttons.—(‘The Jaughter wus immense and proloug- ed at this explanation.) Many of those foreign Germans, he would admit, had “‘left their country for their country’s ” Mr. M. continued to extol the German character some leugth, and went on to say he had the pleasure of knowing 2:German nobleman, who was now living ina certain Western State, and keeping a store in which he had not seventy dollars worth of articles. When he first heard of this German nobleman, he was most anxious to have a peep at him, totry what sort of animal he was (Roars of laughter) As he had never seen a nobleman before in his life—he approached his door with a breathless suspense as to how he would be received, and what sort of looking animal monsieur lord was, | (Im- mense laughter.) When the German Lord made his ap- earance, he was dressed in an old pair of pontaloons and ad not much ofthe shirt. (Tremendous peals of laughter from one portion of the audience—the ladies were again taxed and blushed a deep crimson ; one lady was seen to apply frog vently her perfume bottle, when the speaker continued) —the man was an interesting man—a true scion of nobility—of royal bleod, butas is meant in the law, he came in by a leit handed marriage. (Roars of laughter among the missionaries—the ladies were silent.) Here the reverend speaker gave some sly hits to the Lutheran and German Reform sects, and aiter again lauding the Germans—and showing the number of newspapers the had in the country—60—concluded; upon which the fo lowing resolution was adopted :— Resolved, That the history and results of the American Colporteur System, asa pioneer and auxiliary to the minis try and the missionary in reaching the destitute, by placing in their hands the best uninspired books and in many in- stances the Bible, accompanied with personal conversa. tion iad prayer, soncene i ah the confidence and co- operation of all good men ; and that patriotiam and piet like demand ite peedy extension until the masses of the people, including our native destitute population ; Ger- rench, and other immigrants; Romanists and of every name, are reached at their several homes and in their various tengues. Here was sung a hymn. The Rev T. $. Matcom, Louisville, Kentucky, in mov- ing the next resolution, took the opportunity to pass a high eulogy on the charaeter of Lafyetie, whose volun- tary aid in the early history of the country demanded the highest tribute of gratitude. The voluntary distribution of the tracts was asubject of infinitely greater importance, andthe resolution spoke fully for itself. Mr. M. paid a high tribute to the ladies, who, like thu ancients, brought to the aid of the missionaries the long bow and cross bow, (A voice—The ladies are always well versed in the man- agement of the bow, whether the long bow or the cross bow.) The ladies kept up the cross fire; and their arrow? and javelins did much service in the cause. (A voice— The arrow flies, from beauty’s eyes) The speaker, who appeared to be a boy of about 18 years of age, here con- cluded, when the following resolution was adopted:— Resolved, That we recognize with gratitude the volun- tary co operation the Society has reeeived from pastors and members of the churches, in seeking the salvation of those who come not to the sanctuary—a duty to which all should be impelled by love to our perishing fellow men, the glory of the Redeemer, and the reflex spiritual bles- sings enjoyed by the humble active christian. ‘The next resolution was put from the chai Resolved, That, full of interest and pro: Society's work in our own country, we must get our brethren who are struggling to revive evangelical religae in continental Europe, nor the milliena of be- nighted heathen ; und we rejoice that the Society has been enable@the part year to cheer the heart of the ser- vants of Christ abroad by the grant of $20,000, distributed at thirty-two important stations. The Craimman here exhibited the present us part of the operations of the Society in this and other lands, upon which benediction was pronounced by the Rey Dr. Mi- non, when the Society adjourned. Laughter teas on langhiar) as isthe Peace Soctety. There was an annual meeting of this institution in Dr. Adams’ Peace Society Church, Broome st., on Wednesday evening, at7} o’clock. It was, asis usual, opened with prayer, anda short statement of the history of the Society by the President.— That was an auxiliary branch of the American Peace Socie'y, and which it was proposed to form @ junction with on that occasion. In relation to the nature of such institutions, a sketch of the rise, progress and efforts of the American and London Peace Societies were set forth. The first forma- tion of the American Society was in 1815, it con- tinued its efforts for some time, but rather feebly, and at last finally ceased to exist, but was again revived, and he trusted they had surmounted all difficulties and organized a society in this city ona selid basis. In stating the union of purpose, and views that prevailed among Peace Societies, the late great Peace Convention held in London was alluded to, and the Societies of Paris and Geneva. One sentiment governed the whole. They were all of opinion that war was inconsistent with the ospel, and he trusted that would be subscribed to there and all denominations invited to unite with them. If no other considerations existed, the ex- pense of a war should put it down ; and as a Euro- pean crowned head said—** Nations were beginning to count the cost before they go to war.” He felt that war would be finally abandoned, and substi- tute arbitration for the settlement of differences ; but as the Secretary would read the report, he felt it unneceesary to go more into detail. G, C. Brcxwitn, the Secretary of the American Peace Society, appeared on its behalf, to give some details of the parent society, and to blend the two together. He thought it would be as well to state its objects and progress, the means employed, and what it had accomplisi Its ob- jects were to prevent war—not what people might be pleased to call war by » figure of speech, but what was meant by lexicographers, when they styled it a“ conflict of nations” With individuals he ‘had nothing to do, al- though perhaps they might come under the category That, as well as every enterprize of benevolence, took its origin in the beginning of the present century, Hw be- lieved it was from God himself, and he thought that was clearly proved by the fact that different individuals wide- ly remote from each. and totally without concert, were about the same time impelled to adopt the peace senti- ments, and take measures for their promulgation. Seve- ral circumstances contributed to this, particularly the de vastating and terrible wars of the Fronch revolution A movement of the American society took place in 1328, but was at last transported to Boston alone; where it was con- sidered a greater number of persons friendly to the cause would be found. ‘The meuns used to annihilate this terrible scourge to the land, was nearly the same as that used by temperance, by addresses, but principally through the more powerful influence of the press. The American Society had 1 printed 150,000 tracts, containing 2} millions of pages, and caused to be inserted in different newspapers friendly to the cause 40 different articles. They had sent eighteen delegates to the Londen Convention lavt sum. mer. It had brought the matter before the Legislature of ey fate in the Union, and the general government at Washington He dwelt at length upon the marked change that had worked upon the public mind lately,through no other cause than their operations Ile believed that three wara had been saved this country by it—one with France, one with Mexico, and even one with England her- self. er expedients than the cannon and the sword should be found for settling disputes between nations. He showed that the pacific sentiments of the world were not in existence before the institution of these societies, and at it was attributable, as some thought. to other the progress of intelligence, civilization, &c. the truths they proclaimed were in existence, existed from the creation. but slept until the genius of Fulton awoke it The great agency of steam unknown, not because there w: 0 steam, but be- rause there was no Fulton. The sireams flowed from the mountains from the beginning, but were useless until de- rected by genius and skill in mechanical power, Mr. Fosten next addressed the meeting, and told the re- sult of his experience npon a tonr lately made in the south, and the views ofthe distinguished men comprising the present Senate of the country. They were decidedly favorable, although a diversity of opinion existed as to the practicability of abolishing war. Mr. F mentioned agreat many of the leading men ot the day, from whom he got written testimonies against war, among the reat Henry Slay and the venerable Adams Dr. Betcnen, of London, made a very beautiful appeal to the assembly after Mr. Foster. He by ay with saying that he was more disposed to work for the cause than to speak from the 7 He was sure the cause woold succeed ; notwithstanding the assertions of some that the abolition of all war was Eutopian. A reverend brother of his had told him in London, that they would fuil until able to get tof Parliament egainst human nature. His brother was right, that was the very thing they were laboring for. That assembly was the Parliament, the chairman was the Speaker, and they would not rate antil they voted war unnatural and unecriptural. "Ee ery reformation movement was in the start thought Eutopian ; he instanced temperance as an illustration. Nature was ed to it, and was inglorious to nations engaged in it. fe congratulated the pacific prospects offthe country, and denounced a war with Engiand aa unfit, unlikely, and he trusted almost impossible. Well, the Duke of Wel- lington might say, “ that one year’s peace was worth any orice they could pay for it” The United States should ve the last country in the world to go to war—they had ‘errl'ow enough—they wished for no colonies—they were wine in selecting a cheaper government than amonsrchy, ind they had and wished to have no aristocracy to provide for. Dr. B. mado a very favorable impression on the ei U Mr. Walker, of Boston, and Mr. Kirk, successively «poke for a considerable’ time. After which a collection was made In aid of the Society funds, and the Sycity journed, 1 Exhibition of the Pupils of the N. ¥. In- stitution for the Blind. The Annual Exhibition and Concert of the pupils of this institution took place in the Broadway Taber- nacle Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The atten- dance was extremely numerons and highly respect- able. The whole of the gallery, and with the ex- ception of a very small apace at the two far corners near the entrance, the body of the chapel was filled. Shortly after the hour mentioned, the chair was taken by the President of the Society, Anson G. Phelps, Esq.. who requested the Rev. Dr. Fisher to commence the business for which they were met together by prayer ; which request that gentleman complied with in a most feeling and impressive manner. The following isa copy of the programme of the performances, &c., set down for the occasion: Part I. . Institution March (Prof. Keift L By the Band. 2. Reading....... By the Pup 3. Grand * Te Deum” By the Choir. 4, Solo Piano, “Il Pirata”, .... .. Michael Henright. 5. Examination in Astronom: Geograph. By the Pupi 6 Cornet Walt By the Band. 7. Recitative verse fort 8. 9% 10, y: ul By the Band. re) «Frances Jane Crosby. 1 By the Bund. 2, By the Choii 3. . 4 ,” Aria, With verdure clad,”... ‘5 MO. ee woes setae 6. hen wilt thou meet me,” Matilda McManus. 7. Examination in Arithmetic, Al- ebra and Geometry. . By the Pupils, 8. Solo, Piano, “William Tell,”. . . Angeline Cutter. 9 institution Rondo,”. Mary Brush. 10. Finale, “Hail Columbia,”. . By the Band. The performance of the Instiution March was given with great spirit, and at the conclusion elici- ted considerable applause. The reading of the pupils excited great admiration. The first pupil that was brought forward, was a boy of about the the age of 11 years, whom it was stated had been a peril for about six months; the 15th chapter of St uke’s Gospel was named by a gentlemen present, to be read. This the boy did in a perfect manner, considering the short time he had been under tui- tion. He was then requested to read the 10th verse of the same chapter, and the boy immediately flasedl his finger upon it, and proceeded to read it. he next pupil examined, was an iuteresting little girl apparently not more than 8 years of age, and whom it was stated had been a pupil 22 months. Thedth chapter of Acts was elected for her to read, and afterwards the 9th chapter of St. John. These she read in a clear tone of voice, without the least faltering. SE AY) a young woman of about 18 years of age, was brought forward, and she be- ing called upon to read the 51st Psalm, did so in a most beautiful manner ; her pronunciation was quite distinct, and she might be heard throughout the building with the greatest ease. A grand “ Te Deum” followed by the choir, consisting ot 7 fe- males and 6 males, one of the blind pupils presiding at the ii eg This was succeeded by the solo “ II Pirate,” onthe p by @ young woman of about 19 years of age ‘The fingering of the instrument was most delicate in some parts, and many of the difficult passages appeared to be executed ia a masterly manner. ‘The examination of the pupils in Astronomy and Geography ,appeared to give great satisfaction, and at ‘its conclusion one of the tutors of the Institution ‘brought forward one of the maps used in the school, and showed how the pupils were taught geography. Other pieces of music having been per formed, the pupils were examined by one of their school companions, a young woman of about twenty years of age, in “grammar, and the answers of the pupils to her questions were both prompt and correct. A sentence having been given them to analyze by one of the nce, it was equally and as correctly performed. “ Lamentation,” by Cynthiv Bullock, a young woman of about 18, was given with great judgment and pathos. She was accompanied by a fellow pupil on the piano. Other pieces of music fol- lowed, and the first part terminated with an original poeti cal address composed for the occasion by ono of the pu pils, Francis Jane Crosby. This young woman has just published « volume of poems, in Which the addreas ma @ found by those who are desirous of possessing it. it was delivered ina very pleasing manner, and the compo sition does much credit to her head and heart. D. B. Ogden, Esq., begged to address a few words to those present on the occasion, and said he would not trespass on their time buta very few minutes. He did not wish to excite their feelings, and draw money out of their pockets ; thank God they were not in want of it.— They had expended ‘on the institution upwards of $90,000, half of which had been contributed by the liberality of the State—the other half by voluntary contributions.— ‘They had now accommodation for 200° pupils and there was only 90 at present in the institntion, #o that they could provide for more than double the number of the pre- fent pupils. All he asiced for was for those present to seck out the blind and send them to the institution, where such instruction as they just had a specimen of was given. the second part of the programme, the song by Matilda M’Manus,“She Is Thine,” was substituted for “ When Wiit Thou Meet Me ;” and in consequence of the lateness of the hour the exam: n of the pupils in Arithmetic, &c., together with the two last solos, were omitted ‘The oth: er pieces gave us much satisfa as the previous ; the examination terminated with " Hail Columbia.” ‘Twelve anda half cents was charged for admission, and we were given to understand that upwards of $100 was taken at the door for that purpo: In American Home Missionary Society. The eighteenth anniversary of this society took place on Wednesday evening at the Tabernacle.— The Rev Mr. Mason opened with prayer. The re- port of the Treasurer, showed the receipts for the year to have been $104,494 01—expenditure $104,- 296 47. The report of the Executive Committee saows the society has had in its service the past year, 907 ministers of the gospel. Of these 670 were in commission at the date of the last report, and 237 have been since appointed. The fields of their labor are in_ twenty-six different States and territories of the Union, in Canada and. in Texas The number of congregations and missionary dis- tricts supplied, in whole or in part, with the preach- ing of the Gospel is 1,245 The Rey. Mr Mason, in proposing the adoption of the report, commenced his remarks by adver- ting to the propogation of the gospel on the banks of the Nile, and next reviewed the result of his labors in the missionary cause in the West, slow- ing the hardships to which the missionaries were exposedin the West and elsewhere. He had la- bored much inthe cause. The truths of the gos- pel flowed through the land, and the results in the report show the improved position and progressive movements of this flood of light. ‘The report was then adopted. The Rev. Mr. Rogers, of Boston, in proposing the second resolution, said that by late experiments on the subject of animal magnetism, it was found that the variations of the needle extended ina ratio to their magnitude. The missionary societies were every where ; and modern navigation had brought them within a fortnight of Europe, that a nation should be born in a day—but Christianity has given usa country ina month. God grant that they may be increased till you can speak to them in thousands! As to the various ways of reaching the West, this isthe least expen for six months’ labor, receives 160. No other means, so reasonable as this, can be obtained. No other scheme so reasonable can be got ut This is a day of economy; and when looking at the attainment of economy with just effi- ciency, this is the best. And it isa permanent agency. We do not want the shower. That may refresh the soil; but we want a liv- ing soul—a faith abiding on the spet—a something that shall communicate heart and life abiding ly. And in those 900 men what have you but foundations that will last a life, while they leave something for their successors in which to build and trinmph, I would i Doddridge thore, if olive—Baxter, too—but if we cammot send them there alive, we can send them bound in sheep skin. This would supercede an agency within certain limita, but pernicions beyond them. In the choice of a ministry for its agency. this Society has chonen the very instrumentality that Christ himself appointed ; and if we are to attach any importance to the directions of the Biblo, we must feel that any agency which attempts to supercede or hamper this, it must come to nought low is God’s_ rightarm to take hold on the nations of the earth? He is here invisibly by his spirit, visibly by the appointed ministers of his peace. Cning this wisely, there is hope for the world. From where did Africa or Italy, or the isles of the sea, receive the Gospel, but irom the ministry of reconciliation? And, as was said recently in that eh argument by one whose name is never mentioned but with honor, what was ever done by laymen to spread the Gospel?) Who was it that planted our own New England, and when they had dethroned the proud George, and a crown woul have become the head of Washington as well as any mortal man. that they stopped short of thesceptre + Because they had been trained to liberty at thealter, They gave Washi- ington their hearts, but kept the crown ; and they have it still, (Applause) ‘And have they not spread over the land the ciimrch andthe school house? Everyfstream ina tributary. ‘They make the heaven and the earth do the work of nan, and we are as happy and as comfortable with onr own not fertile soil, as they are in the prolific re- gions of the Wert. If we can’t raise some things, we can Taisen good crop of men. (Laughter.) Here is the evi dence of an apostolical succession of which we hear so ach of in those days? (Applanse.) Here is the spirit that animates us—this it is: which Las stamped the image of God on our institutions, a0 that neither Rome nor the corruption of thechildren of the soil can obliterate it. (Applause) 1 submit the resolution, Sir. esolved, That the American Home Missionary Socie- ty is admirably adapted to meet the peculiar wants of the ‘ost. _ The Rev. Dr. Stowe, Professor in Lane Seminary, Cin- cinnetti, proposed the next resolution. He ald, belore 1 propose the resolution, I beg to refer you toa promise of God in the 724 Psalm—God has said that his Son is to have the territory from the river to the ends of the earth, Now I will read the resolution. Resolved, ‘That the valley of the Mississippi is a part of the territory between tho river and the ends of the earth, (Ps. 72:8; Zech. 9: 10 ;) which belongs to Jesus Christ by expr ‘rant from Almighty God ; and that Jesus Christ must have it Now, sir, [referred you to the promise because this valley of the Mississippi ** between the river and the ends of the earth,” is the Lords’ and if the devil has it now, it iv usurpation. (Laughter and applause) I have some times been puzzled to know where the West is—where ita boundarles end—but I believe the only true geographi- cal description is that in this Book : it is always be- tween the river and the ends of the earth (Great laughter.) I don’t mean to say that it includes the whole earth But Ido mean that is destined to exert the greatest inflnence on this nation, and on this earth, Here civilization must advance beyond anything it has reached—or retrograde, dragging the whole world after it. ‘am glad to see you care so much for the West. | see you do care for it, and it makes me thank you and take fresh courage. You want to know how best to e the West Well, then I say “first be sure you're right ard then go ahead”—(roars of laughter) And you can’t serve the Vest by a hobby -horae—and we're a very hobby-horsical sort of people—(laughter.) We're fond of pushing our dens to the uttermost and a littl@bit farther, (laughter,) and then we get out of patience with it—and think that it was good for nothing, and sometimes very nearly think ‘hat we're good for nothing ourselves— (laughter) Well, Utell you that we can't du anything by transcient itiner- That's just like trying to keep up a great bl with small baskets of shavings—(laughter) You can’t do anything with They're no better than brandy to the It cannot be done by any one denomination of ch We have good chris- tians then not belonging to us—though I don’t think them as good as my own—-(Laughter.) If] didn’t | would not stick by them—(Laughter.) ‘There are good orthodox Baptists there—there are good Episcopalians there—not the mongrel brood. the Puseyites—(Langhter.) And old Mother Church is there, and she wears jewels, and people take off their hata to hi and there’s no half measures there—all that element goes where it belongs too (Laugh- ter) And [ say that you cannot do this work by secturi- an effort. Itis certain that christianity was once ene sect —but | don’t know it would be good if it were so now The human family was once one race—but now they are many and get on pretty well. It is true that the sects are not yet civilized, (Langhter;) all are not amalgamated yet by any rect of ecclesiastical Fourierism. (Laughter) But still they are only all sections baving the same theology—the same fecling—the same faith—only dif- fering {rom circumstauces, Some think that the times are sadly out of joint, and hope to see ull sects bound up together. But I don’t know about that. Old Dr. Mather Smith used to tell of an old physician in Vermont who was very saving, and he alway opium, or any odd grain of bottle—all mixed up togethe id when he came acrosi any disease that he didn’t und nd, he gave the patient dose out of this bottle. (Roars of laughter.) ‘I very much like the way that these wholesale amal tion christians would goto work. (Renewed lau; The permanent ministry first of ail must be establ able point throughout the West. If you don't allis lost. If you give us this, every thing we are blessed beyond measure. What makes things go here without jerking? Why, because you have the church established. I don’t mean in a political sense —God forbid. But you have got ministers who don’t mind which way the wind blows. You cannot regenerate the West in any other 7S. All permanent good is of slow growth, and let me tell you that the settlement of one pas- tor at the West is worth one hundred transient revivals, which are left without any one te take care of them.— pit cny little bit of lomel that was leftinto a Our forefathers waited for the fruits, and they came, We want strong, steady men, whocan jook ahead. I remem- ber when Caleb Strong was candidate for Governor in Connecticut, it waa placanied all over—‘a long pull, and a on Anata pull altogether.” That's what we want. An old fellow who had served under Wellington told that when about to enter in ne of those terrible bay- onettings with the French, Sir Arthur would ride up, stiff and dry as he always is, and in his peculiar cracked voice he would ery out—" Steady boys, 1" (Laughter.) Now, | often wish that we had some spiritual Welling! to ride along and call out— Steady boys, steady ! (Roars of laughter) The Rev Doctor then went on to describe the economy —the efficient ind the vast sue- cess which attended the labors of pastors in the haf ey = did n’ There were ten men out there whose property amount to more than $1000, and each of them to build a church—(Applause ) Many other in could tell, but he was admonished by the latenes: time to close, and he could only say that the ble God was descend! 1 the labors of the Society West. med, indeed, to be the fulfilment of the pro- mise, that he who goeth forth t earing precious seed, would return soon with the sheaves of a glorious narvest. Rey. Mr. Tovp, of Pittsfield, in proposing the next reso- lution, said that the multiplication of societies were taking away alltheir girland boys, and also their roses out of their gardens. (Laughter) ‘However, they had girls who had fingers, and they could grow straw hats. (Lond laughter.) Lhe Kev. gentleman hereupon reviewed the character and requisite qualifications for the mission, and after travelling over the ground on the general subject of the missionary societies, read the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That the work of the Ameri sionary Society is commended to the friends of Christ as an exhibition of the power of love over the human heart Ahymn was here sung, when benediction was pro- nounced, and the Society adjaurned American Kducation Society. The 28th anniversary ot this society took place on Wednesday evening, in the Central Presbyte- rian church, Broome street. Shortly after the time appointed, the chair was taken by the Rev. Elisha Yale, D. D. Prayer having been made by the Rev. Mr. Todd, an abstract of the annual report of the directors was read by the Rev. 8. H. Riddell, Sec. retary of the society. From this document it ap- peared that in no year since the late aee, re- verses of the country, have the operations of this society been sustained with such a. measure of en- couraging approval and co-operation from minis- ters and churches, evidence of which might be seen in previous resolutions passed by several cleri- cal and ecclesiastical bodies. The number of oung men who have received assistance from the unds of the society during the year, is 388 9 Of this number 230 were connected with the parent so- ciety and its brnches in New England, and in the Western Reserve, Ohio; and 158 with the Central American Edueati ciety, at New York, em- bracing the Philadelphia Education Society, with the branches in Western New York, and at Lane Seminary, Ohio; and also by the Education Socie- ty of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. The number who have made application to the society Soc during the year, and bave been received, is fifty- two; by the parent society thirty-nine, and by the Central American Education Society at New York, thirteen. The whole number on the lists of the so- ciety from the beginning, is 3,532. Receipts the past year, $34,886 96. Expenditures, $34,782 32. Amount refunded the past year, $3,514 04. In- crease of recepts above last year, $1,097 68, Eve- ryattention had been paid to economy during the past year, and the process of retrenchment was carried out as faras it could be done with prudence. The costof maintaining the operations of the pa- rent society during the year, has been $4,950 12; which isa little more than one-fifth of the whole amount paid out of the Treasury. The other four- fifths has been applied to the payment of grants to the young men, and of debts contracted in making similar payments in former years. The amount re- runded to the treasury of the parent society during the year, by those who have formerly received as- sistance, is $3,514 04. The debt of the parent so- ciety, which, on the 80th of April, 1843, stood at $34,005 99, has been reduced during the year to $27,998 65. The Rev Joseru P. Tompson, of New Haven, Ct., moved the following resolution :— “That as the world is to be evangelised mainly by the preaching of the gospel, the great duty of the church is to train np a ministry for the world.” In supportof the resolution he observed that 11 assumed a fact from which we derived our duty, and it was upon the exercise of this duty depen- ded the evangelising of the world. The gentleman proceeded to show that the press or any other means could accomplish little or no good in this very desi- rable object, without the assistance of the minis- try ; and that, therefore, every support should be given toa society which had for its object this most desirable end; that preaching was the only true means whereby the world conld become righteous, and that Christianity was founded upon it; an that such was the means adopted by Christ and the apostles. If the ministry was thus spiritual, it be- hooved all that it should be an enlightened one, for though sorne said that God did not wooing our learning, it was still more certain he did not re- quire our ignorance—ignorance endangered piety, as it rendered the minister unfit to instruet or cope with the heat or the papist, and consequently it was necessary tor all those who wished well to the cause of God, to assist in enlightening all in their power those who were intended for the ministry The Rev. gentleman proceeded to thow that it in the humbler ranka of life that good and efli- cient ministers could be found, and therefore they needed the more assistance to fit them for the great work, and the promotion of this object was the great work of the church . A piece of sacred music having been sung by the — Eee choir, the Rev. Gro. W. Bracpen, of Bosten, pro- posed the following resolution : Resolved, That the determination of the American Edn- cation Society, to bring into the ministry the most compe tent men, and the demand which existe for stich a minis. try, in the present state of the world, calls for the ener- getic support of the churches, The gentleman was fearful there was a mistake in the minds of many on the subject of the young men educated by this society fer the ministry ; many thought they were little else than paupers, an did not look upon them as persons desirous of do- ing a good work. Young men could not be got for the ministry from the higher c-aeses of society, and if they were, they were in general, trom habits and education, unfit for the office ; and if they were got, their numbers “were too limited even to supply the wants of this country, let alone the heathen. It was different with natural want and spiritual want—with plenty of the former there was no cry; but with the greatest abundance of the latter, the more would the ery be for it. That the society wasjthe almoner of God for the carrying out of the great object the previous speaker men- tioned, and it was the duty of all to assist in carry- ing out the word of God, which commanded us to go forth to the ends of the earth to preach his word. . et The Rev. Georar 8. Boarpman, of Rome, N. Y. moved the next resolution to the following effect :— ‘That all judicious measures to supply our country and the world with a pious and learned ministry, should be prosecuted with increased energy. In support of this resolution, the gentleman ob- served, that he regretted the limited attendance at this meeting, as the society was one of great utility, but the character of the meeting was such as made himgfeel more at home at it, than at aby other of the week ; that such had been the bustle and ex- citement as to make him almost forget that he was a member of the ministry—indeed that there was such a thing as the sacrament, until it was brought to his mind by a slight allusion to it by one of the speakers at a meet- ing held that day. If there was any body of men more especially under God’s eye, it was the mi- nistry, and they were of peculiar interest to God ; and therefore ought to be the same to all people throughout the land, if they loved the Lord, and it was impossible to follow the divine commands without their being so. The gentleman then proceed- ed to show how books would have no circulation, and be of no use without the aid of the ministry ; indeed, the most holy of books would still have a more limited circulation, were it not for the perse- verance and industry of the ministry ; and that tracts would only accumulate as waste paper in the houses of the people. The ministry should be a pious one, men who would give their hearts and lives to the love of God, in works aed words, and it was, therefore, imperative on the people to assist in the bringing up and maintaining such, if they wished the word of the Lord to pros- per, and it was only such that could do good, and they were much needed. The richer | arents did not take that interest in bringing vp their children for the ministry, and therefore, it was neceesar) that a society should exist that would have such pr its object. The great falling off of late in the ef- ficiency of the ministry he found was caused by the want of a praying community in their behalf; in his (the speaker’s,) early days such was not the case, and recommended his hearers to never for- get the Society in their supplications to the throne of mercy. this Society was not so attractive to the people as many others, but there was never a one of more vital importance. The gentleman then showed the great self-denial exhibited by young inen at college, sees for thé ministry, and passed a high eulogy upon those who had been supported by the Society, and said they were the most useful, intelligent and valuable of the body. The Rev. J. Topp, of Pittsfield, Mass., said that he had in his own congregation some persons who had been inthe ministry, but had given up the labor; and this was often used to him as an arga- ment against the necessity for such a society as this, but he argued that it was otherwise. These very persons had been obliged to give up the oflice in Consequence of the severe labors imposed upon them. ‘They had been brought up in all the com- forts of lite, and when they came into the ministry they were not able to compete with the trials, pri- vations, and labor of the ministry. This showed the necessity of the society, a body who educated a strong, healthy, and vigorous set of men from those ranks of life were they were to be found— the humbler or middle classes. The Rev. S. H. Rippevt said he had been re- quested to move a vote of thanks of the meeting to the proprietor of the church for the use of it on this oceasion; also to the chairman and mpeakers who had favored them on this occasion. He beg- ged to allude to an observation that had been made as to thy utility of the ministers in the west. Out of the 38 mentioned that went out there last year, 20 were from this society. A benediction having been delivered, the meet- ing separated. The choir sungtwo pieecs of music, whiel somewhat enlivened the dullness of the meeting. The attendance throughout was but very limited; at no period of the evening were there 100 personspresent American Temperance Union. The anniversary of this Society was held at the Tabernacle on Thursday evening, at 7 o'clock. A very excellent bard was placed near the organ, and performed during the evening several enlivening airs, which had a cheering effect. The Rev. Dr. Durven opened with prayer. The Rev. Mr. Mansi read the annual report, giving a detailed statement of the operations of the Society all over the Union. The report speaks of the decline of the sales of Albany ale and New England cider. The Indians were becoming tem- perance men. Members ot Congress were tempe- rance men. Ireland stood firm in her temperance ; so did England and Scotland, Canada, the Bermu- das, Sweden, German, New South Wa the Sundwich Islande, and all the isles of the Pacific Ocean, Mozambique, and every where around the globe. The Rev. Dr. Bacon, of New Haven, said that temperance waa an idea that was twenty Ath in existence, and they eaw that at that time they liad much to contend with, and truth made but slow progress ; and they said it was truth, and that it would soon prevail. ‘They had seen this simple idea in its fon from year to year, and in the mist they had an earnest of what wes to come. Twenty years was but an atom in the records of time. It had been objected to by some that tem- perance was the ancient asceticism ; but it did not resemble it. ‘Temperance, though promulgated by Father Matthew in Ireland, did not bind the person taking the pledge to become a Catholic. The pro- gress of an idea in the world had to contend with many difficulties. This idea came out of the bo- som of the Church, and it could not be levelled down. Though Satan worked against it, like an un- merciful devil, still temperance would prevail. The miseries that inflicted society in New York was mainly to be attributed to intemperance. When the wine cup would be banished from the table of Louis ae then it may be that the upstart aristocracy 0 York would give it up—then that. the ‘Pope of Rome would wear Father Mathew'’s Temperance medal. (The enlightened auditory received these witty re- mar with ¢remendous applause.) Ile sat at one time at a dinner table where wine was served up ; atthe request of a gentlernan it was objected to, and the gentleman remarked it was no sin to vse any deadly thing. This wagan idea, and it was an idea that discovered America steam navigatioa had brought Europe and America within a fortni travel of h other. The beauty and pictures, ness of the New England States—the beautiful fe teoning on the windows—the gardens, the fields, the shrabberies, all were more beautifal—the very grass grew greener than it did twenty years ago We say that there isa saving in the wealih that used to go to the bottom of the deep by the care- lessnese of dranken seamen, We say that it has given increased moral dignity to the people. Of this we have now a signal illustration. Ireland! Who is her liberator? When she has escaped trom her six centuries of thraldom, who will be acknowledg- ed as her liberator? Who believes that O’Connell with all bis miraculous powers could have led the ‘ople along had hot Father Mathew gone before 7 Would they not, but for him, have been under the power of British soldiery 1 We see in that an illus- tration of the new moral power which this principle Lives toauation. A people so possessed of self- government as to abetarn from intoxicating drinks, cannot long be in political slavery. Let us look forward to the day when this just principle she prevail universally. When the universal practice of this community, as all others, shall conform to the christian law of love which 18 the basis of this greatmovement. When the sons of New England shalleommemorate that bleak and wintry day when the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock; and think that they can but pledge their memory in the drink of the Pilgrims—the pure water trom the spring. (Applause.) When you shall see no - VI Sl | live stimulating drinks used on any Occasion public or private. Ch! many a bleeding heart here to-night can tell the agony that this cursed ardent spirit has brought upon a soa—or a brother—a husband—or a father! Oh! how will our land rise under the be- nignant triumph of this idea, when it shall have wrouzht out all its triumph—when over all those. broud and waving praries to where the streains of the West mingle wi h the oceanot the West, this great emanation of christianity shall have reform- ed the people, Music by the band. Deacon Grant, of Boston, on being called upon to addrers the meeting, declined, in order to make tume for the collection of funds. Whilst the collec- tion was going on, the band performed some excel- lent airs, and Mr. Corning offered a few remarks to spirit on the collection The following pretty song was then sung (in trio) by gentlemen from the platterm i~ “WATER” Sparkling and bright, Aa liquid light, Is the wat rin our glasses ; *Twill give you health, “Twill give you wealth, You lads and rosy lasses, Better than gold, ter sold rystal fountains towing ; ‘As calm delight, Both day end night, To happy hemes bestowing. Sorrow has fled, From the heart that bled, Of happy wife and daughter— ‘They h given up ‘The poisoned cup, As husband, brother, daughter Cronus. Oh, then resign, =: Your ruby wine, Each miding son and daughter ; ‘There’s nothing #0 good For youthful blood, Or sweet, as sparkling water. Mr. Govan, the temperance orator, here ad: ed the meeting, and gave a detailed history of his mission in the temperance cause, showing the sue- cess that had attended his efforts. He concluded by singing a very excellent song, commencing— Where, where are the friends Which once were dear to me— Long, long ago.” A large collection was made, when the meeting separated. Twenty-Elghth Anniversary of the Ameri- can Bible Society. The Rev. Bishop Sou opened the proceedings with prayer, at the Tabernacle, on Thursday morn- ng. The Hon. Joun Corron Surtn, an elderly gen- tleman, here addressed the meeting. He spoke in a low, tremulous voice, and not a single expression reached the reporters’ gallery. Josern Hypx, Esq., Assistant Treasurer, read the Treasurer’s report, giving a detailed statement ot receipts and expenditures—the aggregate amount of receip's being $154,440 05; expenditures $152,925 79 Rey. J. C. Bincuam read the Managers’ report, showing that 46 new auxiliaries have been formed during the year. Books printed during the year:— of Bibles, 100,000, and 184,000 Testaments. Soc ties are now engaged in printing a duodecimo French Testament; and also a dnodecimo English ‘Testament is in progress. Total number ot ireuew since the commencement, 3,544,083. Plates for Bibles for the bliad, with raised letters, are now repared. 200 issues have been made. 500 Bibles have been eold, and 1500 have been granted to Be- nevolent Societies not auxiliaries. 10 agents have been employed during the year. Total amount of money appropriated for foreign distribution, $23,- 5 5. The following resolution was moved by the Key. Mr. Gonuman, seconded by the Rev. Mr. MILESELL : Resolved, That the Report, an abstract of which has been read, be printed and circulated under the direction of the Managers. The Rev. Mr. Waxner, in moving the adoption of the second resolution, took occasion to offer some remarks in relation to the operations of the Society. In the course of his mission, he had with gratitude to thank some of the Catholics who had received the Bible. These were Catholics who said they did not object to the reading of the Bible; but the objection was that it was not the true one He stood there to challenge them to proof, whether or not it was the true Bible. He call d on them to investigate the facts con- nected with the operations of the Society, and they would furnish a proof of the good that had been done. It was lamentable, however, that in many parts of the State the bible was not cir- culated. Every friend ot religion was interested in the circulation of the Bible, and they should come forward and aid in the good work. ‘ The Kev. Dr. Roms, of Massachusetts, in seconding the resolation, said the government of the United States were bound to aid in the circu- lation of the Bible ; and the want of suc many places was to be attributed to the negle this government. The early settlers of the country were all united in their belief of the articles of The meeting passed the second Christian faith. resolution :— Resolved, That in supplying destitute families with the Bible, the local auxiliaries bo requested to ascertain and report the number which refuse to receive this blessing, and the cause of such retu ‘The Rev. Gronar F Prence, of Augusta, Geer- gia, in proposing the third resolution, said that every process of reasoni..g showed that the Bible ehould be circulated as the groundwork of salva- tion. @sThere were no abstruse allusions—no logical subtleties—nothing opposed to reason in relation to the circulation of the Bible The subject was one of experience, and came home to the heart. They knew in whom they had belief. The Bible reeem- mended itself to every men’s conscience ; and de- pravity itself was compelled to acknowledge the sublimity oi its doctrines. ‘The faith, the love, the self denial that prevails among the early fathers, were all ‘he consequence of their knowledge of the Bible. When Peter preached the gospel, the Bible aided him. In every part of the world there were men who put themselves forward as the promoters of religion—the teachers ot the word—lost in the abstractions of metaphysical studies, these vain men had gained an influence on society, un- ul the Bible defeated their influence. The convictions which the perusal of the holy book produce upon the mind wae gratifying to map, and ave him a solace in his hours of trouble, and dit- used gladness and joy around. It shall become a tree, and the fowls of the air will build therein. (Applause ) The God who gave life to the spar- row would not forget man. The reformation was nothing but the resurrection of the bible, intellect fell stricken under its influence; it came, and breathing wpon the valley of visions, the stars of a mystic theology fell trom their sphere, and the bible unrolled the manuscripts of ancient literature, and restored them to the earth. It this would propogate intelligence and promote Protestantism,they should circulate it; even fling it about on the rivers and the gs og Mr. Fisner in seconding the resolu tion, felt it annecessary to dwell upon the advanta be derived from the reading of the scriptures. member of the American community ought to take a stand in defence of the bible. ith one hand they should defend the bible and with the other they should scatter it before the winds of Heaven. It should be hailed by every American itizen. It wae written with gold, and gives light, and ought to be received with infinite joy. He beg- ged permission before he sat down to give place to one whose name would be received with snfinite satistaction. Before the reformation had delivered the world from the iron vassalage of ages, Europe groaned under the Roman yoke. The period of European regeneration, was also the period of American settlement. In looking back to that period, and taking a cursory view of the progress and suceeestul operations of the Bible, up to the presen' day, how prety was it to sefiect upon the good it Ve . The principle ol id achieved the resolution was advocated and promoted by the mighty father of the Republic ; and the U mien hed come to them asa glorions trust, and it show id be preserved by all means, andat all hnzards—peacea- bly if we can, foreibly sf we mast. (Applause.) Se the present crisis of the country they were bound to come forward as Christians, and aid in their circulation for the safety of the country, The meet ing hereupon adopted the third resolution:— Resolved, That the happy adaptation of the Holy Serp tures to men in all circumstances of lite, {urnishes pest of motives to their universal diffusion. Mr. Kereta then rose to propose the next reso- Jution, and was greeted with great stamping of feet by the parsons on the platform ong, said he, to that church which one of the speakers begged to hope was the Protestant Charech. Tbeg to say