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Another Arrival from Bermuda. We have received by the Medora, at Baltimore, the Bermuda Herald, of the 29th ult. "Phe mail schooner Panama, henee, arrived at Bermuda on the 25th ult. It will be reeollected that she took the place of the Merlin for a single trip. The Herald, of the 29th, says:— UR CROP OF TOMATOES AND POTATOES. Schooner Earl Dundonald left on Tuesday last, for Philadelphia. Schr. Favorite has left, or is about leaving, Bt. Georges for New York. Sehr. Medora, for Baltimore, sails to-day. Schr. Margaret Musson leaves about Saturday next for New York. Those vessels are all freighted with the produce of these Islands—tomatoes and potatoes. We wish them successful voyages, and trust their cargoes will turn eut with advantage to those who have been engaged im the cultivation of the soil. Three years ago the few tomatoes that grew wild about the country wore ranked among the weeds that encumbered the soil—now their cultivation for the American market affords a profitable employment to a considerable portion of our community. Intelligence from the Texan Frontier. MURDERS BY MEXICANS—LYNCH LAW—INDIAN DE- PREDATIONS. [From the Rio Bravo, April 28.] A Bad of gentlemen arrived last evening from Rio Grande City, from whom we learn the extraor- dinary events which form the caption of this article. Por want of room wo are obliged to give only tho faets, without any of the attendant cireumstances and particulars. It seems that a Mr. Patton, a tleman from Brazos, Texas, formerly of Misson- Spat from Rio Grande City for the purpose of overtaking some stock, which was being driven into the interior, and stopped to sleep at = noted camp- “ing ground, called **The Wells.” Here were on- eamped two Mexicans anda boy. When Mr. P. was asleep, he was set upon and his breins beaten out b; there fellows, for the sake of his money and cf- feots. Information to this effect having been ‘iven by the boy, a party of citizens started out im pursuit, and one of the fellows was taken. Afver a regular trial he was hung by the citizens of Bio Grande City, in presence of the whole people— all concurring. Just before kis executien, he made other confessions, from which a party started from Roma, crossed the niver, and returned with the other fellow who had assisted at the murder of Mr. Patten. After the same formalities had been ex- tended to him, he was also hung at that place. But the work was not yet finished—justice was to be ad- ministered to others—a party started out, and near the scene of the murder, charged upon and killed six more of the villains, who have been in the habit, for a long time, of committing similar depredations in tho vicinity. We have neither space nor‘inclina- tion to comment upon these events. Fhose abroad ean know nothing of our situation and the necessity for such acts. It ig sufficient to say, that the whole people concurred in the executions. ‘e have yet to record anothor probable murder, and probably by the same gang of robbers, or one of its various ramifications. r. Thomas H. Harris, of Roma, left Rio Grande City, for this place, about sixteen days ago, and has not since been heard from. There is scarcely a doubt as to his fate. Hf things go on at this rate, not a Mexican, in a short time, will be suffered to live upon this side of the river. Since writing the above, we have seen a letter from Rio Grande City, in which it is stated, that the murderers confessed that a party, te which they be- lenged, was organized on the other side of the river, for tho express purpose of murdering Americane, on this side of the river; and that a large number of the gang are still on this side. Mexican InnuPTION—AMERIOAN SETTLERS DRIVEN PROM THEIR Homes.—The house ot Mr. A. V. Ed- mondson was attacked on Friday last, while the in- mates, including hiimself and two or three other per- sens, were totally unconscious of any danger. Upon joing to the door, Mr. Edmondson saw that the use was completely surrounded by Mexican rob- bers, who, upon his appoarance, commenced to fire upon the house. Seizing his arms, which were un- fortunately not in condition for use, he called upon the others to follow him, and made a rush through _ the line, and succeeded in making his eseape unhurt. Many shots were fired after thom, but none took effect. One man, however, had three ball holes through his shirt. Proceeding to a ranch at some distance, they obtuined assistance, but returned too late to effect their purpose. Tho place had been completely robbed of everything it contained—all the household furniture, provisions, clothing, down to the smallest articles, were carried across the river, and all the stock, consisting of twenty-two horses and mules, driven off, as they be- lieve, in the direction of Matamoras, on the Mexican side of the river. A skirmish, across the river, took place between the parties; and the robbers, in de- rision, said they had only now commenced, and in- tended to rob every American on the river, and kill them if my could. They said that they were act- ing wnder the orders of General Canales, and they intended shortly to attack and sack Brownsville. Threats of this kind have been frequently made from persons over the way, and it is said have, in many instances, come from Mexican officers. [Prom the American Flag, April 17.] A man was shot through by some person con- cealed in the chaparral, while returning from Point Isabel in one of Mr. Neale’s stages, on Thursday evening last. The shot was fired from a copse of bushes, and entered the back of the man, passing uite through and coming out of the right breast. fe was caught by the driver, by whose side he was sitting, and brought into town, where his wounds were dressed; but his injury was mortal, and he died next morning. It being quite dark, the driver could see no one, as the coach was not afterwards attacked; cannot say whether the act was done for revenge orplunder. A party ofour citizensrepaired to the ecene of the outrage, yesterday, and dis- covered the foot prints of a man and two horses, which they traced nearly into town, thus creating the belief that the murderer is harboring among us. A set of desperate villains have long hun this road, committing all manner of crimes, and the sooner they are made to grace some musquit tree, the better it will be for the safety of tho traveller. All the settlers on the river are arming themselves, and intend to be prepared for future emergencies they should arise. e understand that Mr. E. in- tends making a demand upon the authorities over the way, in relation to this outrage. We do not believe this course will have any effect. It is the neral opizion that all those nests of robbers will fave to be broken up before peace and harmony will be restored. Mr. Edmondson’s ranch is on the river, about forty miles above Brownsville. MAIL RIDER KILLED BY INDIANS. The mail rider, on his last trip trom this place, was killed by Indians about twenty miles from Lare- do, as we learn by a letter received by a citizen, from &. J. Davis, Esq.,a lawyer residing in that place. All the accounts received from that quar- ter, speak in the most gloomy and desponding tone of the probability of ever being relieved from the scourge with which they are so frequently visited. Most of the settlers have recrossed the river for pro- tection, and their fields remain uncultivated. There is but one feeling on this subject, upon the Rio Grande, and that 3s, that an entire change in rela- tion to Indian policy, must be adopted by the go- vernment, or the territory, for which so much trea- sure and blood was shed, will shortly revert back to its original owners—the red skins. aur The name of the deceased, we learn, was William Bartlett, a native of St. Louis, Mo., but for the last four years a resident in this valley. He was one of the men who endured all the fatigues and dangers of Col. Donovan’s memorable march, whese regiment he left before embarking at the Brasos. On his person was found a letter from his relatives in Missouri, dated in March last, in which they en- treat him to return home; and it is thought that he had repaired to the Point for the purpose of seck- ing a passage home, but, having failed, was return- ing, when his earthly career was thus rudely termi- nated. He was known here as a peaceable, inoffen- sive man. The Weather and the Crops. From Louisiana we have the following accounts :—The Thilbodaux Minerva of the 24th, says that on the morn- ings of Wednesday and Thursday previous there were several frosts, The Madigon Journal of the 22d, says “Sueh weather as we have experionced during the pr vent week, has hardly beon known iu this region before, Fires in dors and blanket coats out doors have been ‘very necessary to any degree of comfort, ‘The weather is now moderating, but we greatly fear that the severity of the first few days has had a ruinous effect upon the grow- ing orops ; cotton will hardly survive it, and corn must materially.” ‘The Pointe Coupee Echo of the 24th ays that the weather of the few’ days previous had been very injurious to the erops in certain portions of the G The Dalton, 9) Times of a late date, says :---Tt is truly disheartening to hear the unfayorable reports of the erops in this and other portions ¢f the State, At one time the prospect was as good for an excellent “ crop eur,”” a8 We have ever seon it, and all our farmers wero Juoyant with the idea, from ihe extensive proparations which they had made, of reaping an abundant harvest. The wheat crop, (irom which so much was expected,) will prove an almost entire failure, Besides being greatly injured by drouth, the fly” haa almost completely de. gtioyed the remainder, In fact, a great many of our fur- mers haye ploughed up their wheat,and are planting the ‘onnd in corn. Barly wheat, so far, has csoaped the Fay.” and those who were fortunate erough to sow carly whoa, will make a goo'erop. | We do not feel willing, at resent, to give an unfavorable report of the corn crop, nome places it Jooks very well, and with good scasons, and no “ backset#,”” we have every reason to look for an abundant yield. We had a very severe hail storm in this eounty on Monday Jast, which must have injured both corn and cotton, as far as it extended. Making Corron to Buy Proyrstoxs.-—The Greensborough (Ala,) Beacon says :—a gentleman just returned from Mobile, informs us that the boats on their upward trips are heavily loaded with Pade The Glover, he stated, Lay up last week hogsheads of bacon. Bf®iness men in Mobile who are wel informed on the subject, express the opinion that the proceeds of last year’s cotton crop of Alabama will be required to poy for the provisions that Dave to be bovght ‘The Progress of Kossuth Down OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENCE. Boston, May 10, 1852. The Reception in Rowbury. This day having been assigned for the reception of Louis Kossuth in the suburban city of Rexbury, Mass., by the citizens of that place, a committee of arrange- mente, consisting of fifteen publie-spirited individuals, was appointed to earry out the plan of his reception, viz:—Mesers, C, M, Ellis, L, B. Comins, Isaac Burrell, Dudley Williams, Levi Reed, J. H. Struter, T. R. White, Walter Farnsworth, D. B. Rising, Rev. Wm. H. Ryder: J. W. Thornton, Charles Marsh, Franklin Williams, John ‘Lewis, Joshua Searn, and B. F. Campbell. These gentle- men bad made arrangements to receive Kossuth ing quiet, unostentatious manner, and conduct him to Nor- folk Hall, connected with the Norfolk Hotel, where it was arranged that he should speak to about six hundred “bondholders;” but the Roxbury Artillery Company, Capt. Webber, having volunteered their services for an escort, the plan of operations was changed, and it was de- cided that this company should fire « salute of 13 op Kossuth’s arrival at the lines dividing Roxbury Boston, at 63, o’clock, P. M.; and with the Torrent En- ne Company No. 6, and the citizens , to escort fim in a barouche and six through the pal to the place where it was ‘that he should speak; sand this plan was adhered to, The enthusiasm was very slight, andthe demonstration was comparatively a mean one, The amount of material aid obtained was not far frem $600. The Hall was decorated with much taste; andupon the arrival of Kossuth, he was ved, as usual, with a roundof applause, and was welcomed on behalf of the citizens by C. M. Ellis, Esq., Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, and a lawyer of some ability, and Kossuth responded Mot short speech, After the 6) of Kossuth, he was conducted to the residence of Whiting, Esq., a wealthy gentleman, of the legal profession, where he waa liberally entertained, with the members of the committee, and Kossuth’s suit, great and small, THE GERMAN KOSSUTH MBETING IW BOSTON. ‘The Melodeon, im Boston, on Saturday, contained seven or eight hundred persons, who were adinitted by the pur- chase of tickets, to hear an address from Kossuth, in German, Mr. Domschke addressed Kossuth in a bricf and well delivered address. Kossuth replied, by saying in substance that he viewed the assembly as a manifes- tation of the new principles of solidarity—the principle to which he owed the friendly, the brotherly reception he had ev here in this country received from the Ger- mans, He regretted that he was too unwell to addross them as he ought to; but notwithstanding his will, he had not the power to set his thoughts into logical opera- tion, He might possibly be able to rouse strength enough in him to etrikea blow if the occasion were present, but not to think. The Germans in Amorica might be divided into emigrants and patriots in exile waiting for an oppor- tunity to help their fatherland to its freedom; that it is for the imterest of each of these that America should bea «power on earth; that she bad never yet been such. for she had not exerted her influence in the balanee of the destiny of nations; and that her having not done #0 was not ‘from want ef strength, but from wanting the will, ‘The prevalent idea that the nations of Europe are not fit to. govern themgelves, is a prejudiee, The Germans in ‘America prove that the 60,000,000 of people who ovcupy the heart of Europe could govern themselves, It is not to be supposed that all the best have come away from Germany; and yet those who reside in America, stand back of no class of citizens in their appreciation of re- publican institutions, or their couduct under them. No nation is born for slavery, but all for freedom. What a philosophy is this, that the people are incapacitated for the destiny to which they were born! And it is no weak indication of fitness for freedom, when fifteen millions pray to Heaven for it, and are resolved to have it. though it must be reached through blood. America may be back- ward in recognizing her interest in the question of Euro- pean freedom; but when the great struggle comes, you will see what @ moral and material power she will pour across the ocean. There is 9 reluctance in the Ameri- cans to co-operate with the people of England in po- litical progress, But we should never hate a people because they are brought into conflict with us by their government. Who have injured any people more than the Russians have us? Yet I do not hate them, but love them from the bottom of my heart, and wish them to enjoy the blessings of freedom.— The emigrant class is not to be counted in considering what strength the Germans in America can give to the side of freedom in the coming struggle. But it would be ‘well to know the number and condition of the exiles. We must not forget the duty of obedience to the lawa of this country, which forbid the fitting out of an armed expedi- tion; but the laws do not forbid the individual from pre- paring to perform his duty to his fatherland. We must not wait for the contest to reach eur particular sections, but.look on it as a common one, and the first blow when struck, whether in the east, west, north, or south, is strack for the common interest. It is the duty of the exiles to prepare for the contest; and the duty of the emigrants to aid in furnishing the means. The time has come for deeds; through deeds men become the masters of cireum- stances. If you proceed in your course of duty with Ger- man feelings and American enterprise, there may soon be reason to bless that Providence which sent millions of Germans to America to bear back its free institutions to Europe, and give them there a triumphant establishment. Governor Kossuth spoke three quarters of an hour, and introduced M. Pulszky, who made a short but forcible address, The band and vocalists then gave the great national song, “The German Fatherland,” in an excellent manner; afer which the meeting adjourned, with the same proofs of warm enthusiasm which had marked it throughout the evening. ‘To hear Kossuth speak in German was an enjoyment which we could desire for every one who has heard him in Englith. There was a ety, in his voice, anease in his speaking. and aconnection in his thoughts, not easily imagined from hearing him ina language whieb he can- not speak withot an eflort. e The New Captain Gencral of Cuba. Gen, Canedo, the new Oaptain-General or Cuba, has is- sued the following address to the army :— Soldiers—I come to place myself at your head, to re- lieve the distinguished general who preceded me in the commend, from whom I have received encouraging news of the military spirit which animates you, and of the dis- cipline which governs your files. In the Peninsula, I learned, opportunely, and with pride, what had been your conduct on a recent occuion. of which it is not necessary to remind you, because it is engraved in your memory. as wellas in mine. You felt then that you were Spanish soldiers, and that loyalty and valor would be exhibited by you, whenever honor might eull you to the field, An army which heap such virtues, renders all precaution unnecessary in the general who comes to command it, be- cause its history ae with a most eloquent silence, to all questions as to the future. I will say nothing to you, therefore, upon military duties. I will only remind you that you have in your charge, the persons and interests of an important country. which is, perhaps, coveted by oth- ers, and whose inhabitants have ever heen distinguished by their love for their Queen and country. ‘The preserva- tion of tranquillity and erity iv, fur you, as Yor me, a question of honor. Is ihere any one who doubts what your conduct would be. if again put to the proof? Cer- tainly not, and least of all, your general. VALENTIN CANEDO. He bas also addressed the following proclamation to e INHABITANTS OF THE EVER FAITHFUL Istanp oF Cuns—e I have just assumed the important command which her Majesty the Queen, our lady, has deigned to confide to my loyalty. and I do not wish to delay for a moment the grateful duty of addressing to you a few words, which, though proceeding from one hitherto unknown to you,are yet sincere and truthful. Although my worthy prede- cescor has scarcely departed, I wish to inform you that I come animated, like him, by the most lively interest for your good. and the firmest resolution to pui in action all ineans within reach of my authority to achieve it, In- terpreter of the beneficent and lofty views of her Majesty, faithful executor of the orders of her enlightened govern- ment, my constant zeal will be to remove whatever ob- stacles may oppore themeelves to your security, to your union, and to your interests. Difficult as this enterprise appears to one who, like me, treads these shores for the first timg neveitheless I do not dread it, beeause I come convinc@@f the loyalty and love for the mother country whieh fill ur hearts. Spaniards and brothers, having before my e3 all the inhabitants of this island, I recog- nise in all the right of expecving justice and morality from my administration; and this idea, induced in me both by instinct and conviction, will constantly govern my acts. You have @ right to expect this frem me, considering I have been chosen by her Majesty the Queen to govern this country, of her especial solicitude and benevolence. Thus, and only thus, can the constant wishes of the su- preme government of the State be fulfilled in a proper manner, Such are the principles and ideas which govern in aseuming the Command; and if, on leaving, I can preserve the ceitsinty of having dene something good useful for this country—if, on returning tothe Peni I can leave among you the remembrance of haying been just and zealous for your prosperity—all’ my wishes will be crowned, and all the ambition of the new Captain General will be satisfied. VALENTI@ CANEDO. id Artists. There is a question in agitation among the artists of New York, as to the propriety and fousibility of establishing a permanent gallery of their own works, as a “picture mart” for the sale of their productions. ‘This is what is manifestly needed. There is no place in this great city where the artist can offer his works for sale, and, at the same time, have them exhibited to advantage. I say there is no place, and this is emphatically true. The National Academy of De- sign is open only for abont three months in the year, and to the “outsiders” it were better for them that it dic not exist; we want an associationa little more republican in its operations. However, it is not oar wich nor our intention to quarrel with the Academy; it has been useful in cultivating a taste for works of art. How much further it may go to keep alive that taste, and afford facilities for the painter to sell his pictures, remains, I prosumo, for themselves to de- cide; but the members of the Academy, even, may find i to their advantage to join the contemplated association. As to the great advantages to be derived from a union of the artists of New York, in ostablishing this plan, there cannot be a doubt—it would have the good wishes and co-operation of every true lover of art; but the details of its plan would occupy too much space in your valuable columns. Suffice it to say, that its chief features will be—free admission, or perhaps @ mere nominal fee, achango in the Deer every few weeks, and, (hus keeping up an interest, te be open at all times, to make it a com- fortable, anda fashionable place of resort, and above all its perfect legitimacy. This fact, alone, would commend it to the kind care and esteem of the citizens of Now Youk, and strangers who may visit our city. di se . . Rditor, that In conclusion, I would suggest now is the time for the artists of New York to wake Up, shar their “Rip, Mew Winkle” sleop,fand take under their own special care, interest; i gpk he know best how te conserve ee ony meeting is to be ¢ at avery early da: artists, when plans of organization, pA operat Eg will bp eybmuitted to thea. MORE Anon. ANNIVERSARY WEEK. Institution ef the Blind—Ameriean Sunday Sehool Union—American Tract Society— American Home Missionary Society. FOURTH DAY. The Institution for the Blind, Yesterday afternoon, at 2 o’clock—not 4 o'clock a8 was erroneously announced in the papers—the anniversary exhibition of the pupils of the New York Institution for the Blind came off at Metropo- litan Hall. The hall was filled by a highly re- spectable and very numerous audience, the great majority of whom were ladies. The stage was oc” eupied by the managers and the officers of the in- stitution, and the pupils, the female portion of whom were arrayed in white dresses, ornamented with blue and pink ribbons. They looked remarkably well; somo of the children’s eyes appeared as if nothing was the matter with them, and the blind- ness could only be detected by the manner of hold- ing the head, and a vacant expression in the face. A sadness or melancholy seemed to it on the coun- tenances of most of these children, occasionally, however, lighted up by a transient smile. Rey. Mr. Lorr opened the proceedings with rayer. F r. T. C. Coorer, the superintendent, th plained the objects of the institution. He ‘was not merely an sian for blind children, but to render them as it geenaes as their capacities would permit. None knew but those who tercourse with them, how great was their aversion to being kept-apart from the external world, and how eagerly they engaged in the reco of life. U au inder the ices of this institution they went out into the world, and were successful, while others filled w their places, and after similar training, follow them into those active Pursuits of life for which they were best adapted. By this institution the other senses wore educated to perform the function of the lost sense, which was thus in some measure compensated, and it was a curious fact that in those deprived:of enc sense, the other senses were quick- ened aud rendered more acute. A band, consisting entirely of the Pupils, then performed a picce of music; after which, the whole of the pupils sung in chorus ‘‘ The Coming of Spring,” in beautiful style, and amidst loud ap- plause:— Teome, I come, with a flowery band; I come from a bright and lovely land, To call the earth iter its wint'ry tomb, And deck the fields in a vernal vioom; Dve tarried long, but I've come at last, To hush the moan of the fitful blast. The es then read portions of the Bible, in raised letters, finding any chapter called for by any of the audience, and reading it off with perfect fluency. This excited the astonishment and ap- plause of the audience. ‘* The Reaper on the Plain” was then sung by a blind boy, named J. Miner, very sweetly :— Bending o'er his sickle, ’mid the yellow grain, ‘Lo the sturdy reaper, reaping on the pluin— Singing as the sickle gathers to his hand, Rustling in its ripeness, the glory of his land. A solo was then performed on the pianoforte by Miss H. Barnett, with exquisite taste and brilliant execution. Then followed an examination in geo- graphy, in which the pupils showed a perfect ac- uaintance with the face of the globe, and its na- tions, and eities, and population. The ‘following song, entitled “The Time of the Heart,” was then sung by a boy named A. Quick:— “Merry goes the time, When the heart is young ; There is naught too hard to climb, When the heart is young. A spirit of delight, Scatters roses in ita flight, And there's magic in the night, When the heart is young.”’ Then followed an examination in grammar, in which the pupila showed equal proficiency as in eography. After this, was performed in excellent style on the piano, a grand march as a duet, Leas 0) little girls, named 4. Wood and A. Derrick. Then followed a quartette, sung by two boys and two girls, entitled “‘ May month is coming.” Tho next exercise was a quick step by the band, and this closed the first part.of the pro- gramme. Between the first and second parts, Mise Frances J. Crosby delivered, with animation and effect, the following poetic address, written by herselfi—- SCENES OF OTHER DAYS. Oh:! for the joys of other times— ‘The good old times of yore; Yet come they not. as once they came— They sleep to wake no more, The glittering hails of wealthand pride _ May charm with dazzling rays; But, ah! they eannot win the heart Like scenes of other days. The cot, around whose rustic poreh ‘The rose and woodbine clung; ‘The streamlet, where its drooping bougk ‘The pensive willow hung— The little church, where sweetly roze The rong of prayer and praise; Oh! these are scenes to memory dear— Bright scenes of other days. ‘The rugged hill we loved to climb In childhood's happy houra, ‘To catch the acorns as they dropped, Or pluck the wild- wood tlowers— Tho reapers, as they gaily sang ‘Their merry harvest lays, All cluster round our memory yet, And tell of other days. ‘There was a kind and gentle form ‘That watehed our footsteps then, And whispered words of holy love ‘We may not hear again. And when the sunset hues were lost Amid the valley fair, ‘Then closely nestling by her side We said our evening prayer. Go where we will, though steeped in guilt The heart by chance may be. Still there are moments whena prayer, Lisped on » mother's knee, Will stay the wanderer’s wayward course, And to his trembling gaze Bring back, in all their innecence, ‘The seenes of other days, Where are the friends of olden times, ‘The generous and the true, That could our faults and virtues seo— Reprove, yet love us, too ? Though friendship still around our path May pour ite genial rays, We ne’er shall meet with hearts eo warm As thote of other days, The second part was opened with a duct ontitled ‘the Syren and the Friar,” by a girl named L. Sniffen, anda boy named R. Jackson. This was admirably sung, particularly by Miss Snitfen. A solo was then sung by a young lady, from Rossini, with a chorus by the whole of the pupils. Next followed the examination in astronomy, in which there was not a single ean that was not answered. A song was then sung by six of the little girls, with much sweetness, followed b brilliant variations on the piano, by Miss A. Wood. Then was sung a duet, from ‘‘ Norma,” by Miss L. Sniffen and Miss H. Barnett, ina style that might make some p esional igers blush at their inferiority enthusiastically encored. Tho next exercise was an examination in arithmotic, in which the pupils auswered the most difficult ques- tions with ease and promptitude, and one of them performed operations of numbers upon a metallic late, with the type for the blind, multiplying and ividing as directed. The numerals wore very simple, consisting of but two figures, varied according to the roan in which they were turned. Then followed a song, called “The Star of Love,” by H. Barnett, anda duet on the ianoforte, by Miss H. Barnett and Misa C. Van forten; and mph as the finale, the chorus ‘“‘Hal- lelujah,” from Handel, sung in a very superior The ai ly ad lar! ¢ singing was greatly admired, and particular! that of Miss Sniffen, who possesses a dnely cult. vated voice, of delicious sweetness. The audience seemed greatly pleased with the entire proceedings. The puyals alseseemed quite delighted, particularly at the applause, and the little girls blushed at hear- ing those expressions of praise. pecimens of willow and paper box work, door matts, mattresses, fancy knitting, and bead work, executed by the pupils, wero exhibited, and com- mended by the spectators. The mattresses in par- ticular, were fine, The admission was by tickets, at 12) cents each. Mr. Harding kindly gave the use of the Hall gra- tuitously, to the institution. The following are the managers and officers of the institution :— Manacens or Tux: Institue ttos, ror 1862—Silas Brown, Anson G. Phelps, George F. Allen, Isaac Wood, M. D., Robert Gracie, Robert I. Murray, Cyrenius Beers, Robert L. Case, John P. Crosby, James’ Marsh, Henry Sholden, John A. King, Jr., Augustus Schell. Mahlon Day, George ¥. Jones, John G, Adams, M. D.; Governeur M, Ogden James M. Cobb, Edward L. Beadle, M. D., Edward Wood. Orrrcens of THe Boano—Anson G, Phelps, Prosident; Tene Wood, M. D., Vice President; Silas Brown, Tren- suror; Isaac Wood, M. D,, Corresponding Secretary; George F. Allen, Recording Secretary, Orricens or tHe INstiteTion—T. Colden Cooper, Su- perintendent; Theodore D. Camp, Assistant, Subjoined are extracts from the report for the last year:— ‘The managers of the New York Institution fer the Blind respectfully submit this their annual report, for the ear 1861, At the date of our last annual report the institution eontained one hundred and forty-four inmates, Viz. one hundred snd five pupils proper and thirty-nine blind persons, graduates of the ¢astitution, and others employed in various capacities in connection with it, ‘The whole number of inmates at present is one hundred and thirty-eight, of whom one hundred and one are pupils, and thirty-seven are blind persone employed in matructing and in the manufactories. Of the pupils, eighty-rix are New York State beneficiaries, five are bene- ficiaries of the State of New Jersey, five are supported by the Commissioners of Emigration, three are pay pup!la, Aud Ho are supported gratwitopsly by tbe imetiplon, ee By ibe Honing cf Divine Sonanen eye vee fe enjoyed unus good ing year. Until within the last two or three months our sick rooms were almost uniformly vacant. During that time serious illness, one of which |. The pupil whose loss we have been called to mourn was a young Chinese girl, one of the four (three of them blind) brought to this country about ten years ago by Mrs. Gutalaff, the wife of the distinguished mise! . She was 17 years of age. ‘The system of education which has been found to be best adapted to promote the welfure of the blind. is of a three- fold nature; embracing intellectual instruction, a know- ledge of music, and the acquisition of a trade. The ob- ject aimed at by thisarrangement, is to fit the blind for usefulness and velf-support. When the education of the blind was at first attempted, it was hoped that many of them would be able to find employment in structors of the seeing, and for this pi , Hailes the great originator of the art, opened in 1789, in conace- tion with his school for the blind in Paris, another for the edueation of the seeing, in which all the instraction was given by blind monitors; the discipline of this school for the coding being maintained by seeing persons. The diffl- culty which a blind teacher finds in taining order ina school for the seeing, is the reason why ithasnot been found penescahia to employ them as instructors in such schools, 'oF some reason not explained, the school for the seeing if connection with that for the blind in Paris, did not con- tinue beyond the year 1791. The success of Saunderson 86 profetfor of mathematics in the University of Cam- bridge, and more recently that of M. Paingeon, an eléve of the Paris institution, and for many years professor of mathematics in the Royal Vollege of Angers, in France, demonstrates the poesibility of the blind filling similar stations with usefulness and honor; but the talents which might encourage such high aspirations, are not the endow- ment of many, and few therefore can hope to imita their example. Stations ro eminent can only be the meed of the fuvorites of nature, and of those among them who have turned her partiality to the best account. Btill, it is believed that the prizes are sufficiently numerous to sti- mulate the exertions of ambition, and to tempt the geme- rous youth, even though blind, to emulate the fame of that bright list of names, who, equally unfortunate, have yet achieved renown such as few of their more favored competitors have attained, But if the paths of literature and seience present obstacles to the blind, such ax can be surmounted by but few among them, there are other spheres of activity in which their exertions will meetwith rewards. if not so alluring, at least more certain. Music is one of these..andin some respects the blind have the advantage of the seeing in the prosecution of musical study. Endowed with greater delicacy of ear, a more accurate appreciation of time, and what may be called @ musical memory far superior to the seeing, it would seem that music isa province peculiarly adapted for the This, and the practice of some trade, seems to afford to t greatest number of this class,the most assured pros ‘of usefulness'and a livelihood. For these reasons. th fore, the system of education for the blind in this try, and at the best institutions of the old world, ix divid- ed into the three branches, of intellectual, musical, and mechanieal instruction. At the commencement of the present year an important change was made int of conducting our manufacturing department. Hi to, it had been managed by falaried officers, having no terest whatever in the result. It was believed that lees energy was exhibited in the management of the de- partment, in consequence of this arrangement, and that less vigilance was manifested to prevent a waste of mate- rial, and the production of unsaleable articles. Accord- ingly. persons were employed to conduct the several branches ofmanufacture who receive a fixed, though mo- derate compensation, and depend upon their skill and energy in the management of the business for the co plement of income. The benefits which were anti ated from the practical operation of this principle, ave been realized in the much greater economy which haa been exercised in the use of material, and the superior quality of the articles produced. The tender age at which pupils are by hw allowed to be received into the institution, taken in connection with the fact that their period of instruction is limited, has, of late years, been felt to be an evil. The law fixes the earliest limit to the age of reception at eight years, and the longest term of pupilage allowed, is seven years. This makes the pupil but fifteen at the close of his term, and he is obliged to leave the institution with half his education unaecomplished; the half, too, which, in refer- ence to his ability to carn a livelihood, is often the most important. Previously to fifteen, few persons have the physical strength to enable them to do much at a trade; and. besides this, a year at that age is worth much more for the purpores of education than two at eight. It is believed to be injurious to the intellect, also, to confine a blind child to the school room at so early an age. Inthe earlier history of the institution, the evil referred to was not experienced, as the pupils werealmost without exception received at a more advanced age than the earlier limit allowed by law, But recently the pupils are generally near the youngost age prescribed by the statute. ‘The managers would not, however, recommend any changes in the ages now fixed by law for the admissi- bility. There are many important considurations, making it highly desirable that the pupils should be receive next introduced to the meet- 4 likened the history of ¢! urch to three | ages: first, the age of preparation, reaching from | the institution of the church to the events in tho | history of Jesus Christ, at which period the events | of history, of every description, may be said to have | reached their caltainsting point, and thence reach- | ing to succeeding ages. @ Becond age was that period from the Simm of the Son of God to the refor- | mation, which gave character to those types and | forms of Christianity which we seek to spread through the earth. the speaker eloquently traced religion and its effects through the first and middle ages; and then spoke of the third age, which he said was the present. Our age is the age of pro- reas, and our ang is to spread Christianity. This is the dispensation on which we are now embarked. The third age is that of effort. The Rey. speaker continued, at some length, forcibly explaining the duties of those who had the interest of the society at heart. He referred them to the ‘Christian Age,” by Dr. Chalmers, a most valuable and interesting work, now issuing from the 88, and which he recom- mended to the perusal of all. At the conclusion of his address, a hymn was sung by the choir. The PrestpEnt then introduced the Rov. Dr. Willets, who addressed the meeting at some length. After which, the doxology was sung by the choir, and the audience and congregation dispersed. Professor Hore ing. Hi The Ameriean Tract Society. The twenty-seventh annual meeting of the above society was held yesterday morning intho Broadway Tabernacle. The attendance was rather scanty. Chief Justice Wintiams, of Connecticut, pre- sided. The proceedings were opened witha prayer by the Rev. Dr. Asa D. Surtn. The following is an ahatract of the ANNUAL REPORT. + The twenty-seventh year has been one of prosperity and usefulness, The receipts, number of colporteurs, circulation, and grants are greater than in any previous year. Rev. Dr. Mason, of the Publishing Committe and Rey, Dr. A, Alexander and Goy. Morrow, Vice Presi- dents, have been removed by death, New Puatications 96, of which 25 are volumes, in Eng- lith, German. French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, and Danish, Total publications, 1,685, of which 352 are volumes; total approved abroad, in about 114 languages, nople, was anxious to testify to the good which the sooiety had effected. Their pub am had often ne where missionarier could not go, and where all fis efforts were frustrated. Liko our Saviour, what would they have given if missionaries could be had, and ‘no man know it;” but they were beset by spies, and grossly misrepresented. ‘The number of books and tracts issued in that part of the Mediter- ranean during the last forty years, was 450—more than one-halt gf which werd distributed by their Tract Society. 120 of these tracts were in Ar- menian, and 160 in the Armenio-Turkish, and many in the Arabic languages. On behalf o! | churches in Turkey, he asked their co-operation and support. Rey. Dr. Lyatan Betcrenseconded the resolution. He observed that the pulpit was the main spring of these operations, but that which was thrown out | and taken up by individuals was the real action. Ministers must be sent out to advocate the cause. Providence was opening the world to the importanee of the gospel, and laymen must be prepared and sent out, for it took nine years to make & minister. We could not live in this world without the gospel. He enforced the paramount necessity of the supply of money tocarry on the work. : The Rev. Davin 8S. Docaet, of Richmond, Va., presented the third resolution:— Rerolved That while the soclety rejoice in the efficien- ey of all kindred institutions and boards, and. especially of the divinely authorized ministry—the wide spread des- titution and neglect, of the m 8 of grace, the preva- lence of destructive error, and the rapid inerease of foreign emigration, urgently call for the prompt extension of colportage lo our unevangelized population of every tongue Hho nid that Christianity was based upon its unity; there was one law, one faith, and one God and Father of all. If Christianity were but a anit, the agencies were multifurm. There was the high- est beauty in its unity, beenuse it was diversified; for unless it were diversified it would be monoto- nous. Christianity had made a happier experiment than philosophy, and had far outdone it. [t hada beautiful and extensive radius. Ono agency was the press, in disseminating the gospel; but he thought It was misunderstood in its adaptation and pleni- tude. Where lay the power of the press? Suppose he gave a rough analysi it. There was the chanical power of the press, which, as a contriv: of the human skill, was unsurpassed; there was the manual power of the press, the physical operations; thero was also the mental power of the press, which 2,763, Prriopicats.—The monthly odition of the American Messenger is 200,000; of the smerican Messenger in Gor- man, 25.000; and of The Child’s Paper about 125,000, Of the Fambly Christian Almanac were printed 310,000; and of the Christian Almanac in Ger 30,000, Crreviation oF Punucations, 8,802,073, including 967.269 volumes, and embraeing 28; N18 pages. ‘Total | 128,719,840 publica- Gratuitous cireula- 65,104,181 35 pages to since the formation of the so tions, including 7,635,064 volumes. on during the year among the destitute ‘value about $43,500, ineluding 6,61 bers, 109 02 in the treasury on the 1st 93, Exrevprrure ‘during the e and $20,000 fa 199 10, Balar in the treasury Ist of April . $600 83; leaving the society under obligations for paper, to be paid within six months, $45,487 00. GeNkUAL AGENTS AND SUPERINTENDENTS OF CoLPonTAGR, to the numbe twenty-one, have been employed for large districts of coun ry, in raising funds, and securing and superintending the labors of colporteurs: CotrowraGk.—the Whole number of eolporteurs during the whole or part of the year has been 643, including 170. students, from forty different institutions, for their vaen- tions; exclusive of 73 recently commissioned. Of the whole, 104 were devoted to the’ for tion, German, Irish. French, Welsh. Sp Dapishand Dutch. ‘The number in conunission Apzil 1, was 402. ‘The apportionment of colporteurs has been as follows:— Maine, New Hampshire. st. Vermont, t, (Americ York. 87; Maryland Carolina, 5; 2: Bran of fam F conve ox pray meetings were held ¢ books granted (o de spiritual desticution of the pearfrom the fact that 89, ical preaching, mak 560,000 souls reached yur years, who do not enjoy the instructions of the ministry; 62442 families, during the year, were found destitute of all religious books except the’ Bible; 38,354 had not the Bible; and 51,462 were Ronan Catholic familien. ‘These statistics show that colportage ix poor and the destitute, and this view 1s ec tracts from the correspondence of colporteurs from vari- ous parts of the Union. embodied in the report, So vast is the destitution, so wide the disp the emigration, that th vietion of the speedy ne 7.07 pe re 4.109 publie or volumes 8 rate their con- one thousand n early age—to the end that the formation of bad habits may be avoided, gvod principles inculeated, the physical health built up. and the fecling of self. reliance cultivated All these things are almost invariably neglected at home, in consequence of false though natural feclings of ten- derness und sympathy with their deprivation. It is therefore highly desirable that our pupils should be re- ceived at about the age of eight, and that the tiret fow years of th xe should be devoted to moral training, physical dev nent, and some cultivation of the rudi- ments of educ: And it is equally important that where the pupil is called upon to receive instruction ina trade. he should have the requisite physical strength is mind is really put to work it should have a certain degree of maturity. Aud it is also important that the blind when leaving the institution should not be of such tender years as to put out of the question any attempt to engage in the business of life. The ma- nagers would therefore recommend that the law should be altered so as to allow the pupils to romain in the insti tution for five years after attaining the age of twel subject to extension two years more by the Superinten- dent of Common Sehools, American Sanday School Union. On Tuesday evening the proceedings were opened by prayer by tho President, appropriate to the feelings which had brought the meeting together. A bymn by the choir was then chanted, afver which the President read the annual report, from which we extract the folowing summary: Tho officers elected by the society for” tho year 1852, are—President, Rev. Isaac Ferris, and six Vjce-Presidents ; Corresponding Secretary, James N. McElligott; Recording Secretary, N. Lane; Treasurer, William Libley. The whole number of schools belonging to the society is 141, the fourth of them being missionary schools, 94 only having re- ported in time for the anniversary; total number of teachers, 2,384, of whom 1,205 are male and 1,179 female; the total number of pupils is 100,685, of whom 90,456 are females. The whole number of volumes in the library is 39,299. Grants to the school during the past year:—fine Bibles, 206; refe- rence Bibles, 54; plain Bibles, 107; fine Testaments, 470; plain Testaments, 46; Union Hymns, 779; Unien Questions, 2,773; class books, 1,723; minute, reeciving, aid, and roll books, 135; first, second, and third reading books, 1,707; 652 alphabet cards and ten Commandment cards; Union Bible Dic- tionaries, 58; church and hymn books, of kinds, 104; anniversary hymns, 33,000 forms, 2, arrangement of les slips, 216,00 proot books, 2,500, y colporteurs for this continent. Fonwicn aNp Pacan Lanvs.—The urgent claims of various missionary stations impelled the committee, at the close of the year, to increase the appropriations fer foreign distribution from $18.000, as proposed, to $20,000, which has been remitted as follows:—for China—General Asrembly’s Missions, $500, Missions of Board of Com- missioners, Canton, $500, F $200, Baptist Mis- sionary Union, Hongk: po, $400, Southern Baptist, Shanghai, $2 tist "Mission, $600. al Assembly's, $500; Assam, $500; Burmah’ and Karens, $400; Missions of General Assembly in Northern India, $3,000; General Baptist Mission, Orissa, $300; Teloogoos, Baptist, $300, Lui an, $100; Madras, $1,800; Ceylon, $1,000; a, $700; Ahmednuggur. $500; Bombay. $1,000; Gaboon, $100; orians, $300; Mosul, $100; Syria, $250; Armenians of Turkey, $1,500; Gree ican Bourd, $300, Baptist Union. $400, Salonica, $50; Italy, through the Italian Society at Geneva, $500; Rus: sia, $700; Sweden, $100; Germany—American Baptist Mission. ‘$1,000, Lower Saxony Tract Society, $200; Nuremburg, Northern Bavaria, $200; Calw, for Hungary, $100; Basle, Dr, Marriott, $100; Belgium, $200; Paris Religious Tract Society, $800; Toulowse; $300; Urande Ligne, Canada. $100, ‘fetal, $20,000. ‘The report further noticed the great success att the operations of the society among the Arme Nestorians, and in rome parts of Russia, TheRey. J... Lorn moved the adoption of the first resoluts Resolved, That the report be adopted, and printed, under the direction of the Executive Committee. as a grateful memorial of the divine blessing on all the de- partments of the Kociety’s lnbors, He observed that the report breathed a spirit of Christian benevolence and union, and that they could all forget their respeetive denominations, and aid in doing good. They might have crowded chure but there were many precious souls who never entered a place of worship. ‘They had to “go into the highways and hedges, and preach the gos- pel,” and that was the object of this society. They did not labor for honor or wealth; but to save souls, and for the glory of the Redeemer. The end pro- posed by this society was to people the earth with righteousness, and to fructify the wilderne Its course was onward, and would progress unlimitedly. Let the report go forth, and show the adaptation of its instrumentalities. There was not a single dis- pensable book in their eatalogne—it was adapted to ail, The Ad would also show the success of its instrumentality; but its good effects would only be etly It would show the churches presided over and gave power to it; what aray of mind was pouring its light through that great chan- nel. Suppose the press was one mind, what @ great mind it would be! infinite! The press came into contact with the intellect ef every man. It was tho impulse of that machine which quickened every mind which came into contact with it. It was developing the powers of the active mind. How did the press produce these groat elects? What did it contain—a little ink and paper—which arrested attention, and formed associations and conception? It was a magnificent certainty—pour water upon a hydraulic wheel, and it would continue in motion. No power in heaven Il could stop the power of the press. [t pos- 1a moral power over men, in whose natures there was a morul faculty—the hope of immortali- ty. There was an evil power of the press, which, at the present period, was universally exercised—a power to debauch and corrupt. A press appropria- ted to evil found affinities existing in the corrupt con- d 1 of the human heart, and produced the ruin of the community. Whena tne fell upon combusti- ble materials, they exploded and destroyed. Some- times it come out in the form of philosophy, virtue, and deep research, and even quoted the scriptures against the seriptures themselves. Why was it that there was such a crusade by the press against all that was beautiful and virtuous in humanity? It seemed to take an interest im near the peace of mankind. Men of genius, devoid of mo- rality, and actuated by a desire of eminence and gain, cared only for the cargo and nothing for the wreck, and used society accordingly. The press did not long belong to the devil; he had nothing to to do with the invention of the moveability of types; of virtue and the yospel. The press had a hold upon the reason. tankind could take hold of a bad tract as well as a good one, and there lay its power, which must be . ised on behalf of their society. He would not ve anything fora man unless baptized with’ the froly host and fire sent down from heaven. The office of the press was to anticipate evil. If they wanted a good start, they must get up early and sit up late to counteract the bad effects of a portion of the press. The spear of Ithnriel was mote powerful than the spear of Apollyon Thofpress made men better by reforming and convincing them, and the people of God must vigorously use it. Despotism and superstition hated the press everywhere, and sought its destruction. We are more in danger from n false philosophy than an invading army. The Tract Society had a great many friends in the South who were determined to assist them. Rey. Dr. 8. H. Tyna seconded the resolution. They were travelling forth towards the day when thousands would be redeemed who were now in igno- rance and degradation. Twenty years ago, he was the minister of a little church in Maryland, and was for by their anniversary, and whose progress he watched. The printing of tracts had extended venteen hundred. Every part of their work had met with encouragement. They had taken @ little sugar from the top of the cask—be wished the grocers would do the same (laughter)—good sugar it was, and they had made good use of it. Dr. Mil- nor, although dead, was present with them in spirit, and was taking an interest in theiroperations. One kingle eburch bad contributed four thousanty dollars to the support of colporteurs, and another twelve thousand doligta. (Applause.) He was limited in time, and he hoped, ithe were tedious, his friends would give him those hints which speakers so well understood, and before the majesty of which they must bow. (Laughter) God was seen as Tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in everything. Immigration atthe present day was unprecedented; and as they could not carry the word of God to every nation, they were coming to us. (Applause.) They had one converted Chinese, who was preaching tho gospel to his brethren in San Franolioo; All Ea- rope was overwhelmed in trouble, and was pourin; out its products to this country, which was capab! of receiving it. He read an‘ extract from one of Kossuth’s speeches in Mancheater—whom he desig- nated asa marvel of humanity, and notwithstand- ane aol persecution, he regarded as a high and noble genius—reforring to the despotic and un- settled state of Europe. We were, with open aims, waiting to confer freedom and salvation on the perme of those nations who left their eoun- tries. Mathew Henry had said that God “had made mouths, but not made meat,” and let them depend upon it, the religious wants of the people would be supplicd. Immigrants arriving here we: cheated cut of $10 ahead, and he alluded to the usefulness of German and other colporteurs. He de- scribed, upon the testimony of a friend, tho frauds respecting luggage and conveyanee to different parts of the country which were ‘practised upen immi- false tickets, excess of charge, and rob- ery fects. Meetings had been held on this subject, in which he took a part, but they were robbed by boarding house keepers, runners, and carriers. We were ajuste milicu—na composition of own. God was with them. There was a time—some five years sinee—when & vast population in the country was not reached, but the little rivulet—the ‘Tract Society—had now become a mighty river. Tt would show that life was uncertain, as ¢ vd by the deaths of Milnor and Alexander. What was to be done must be done soon, and with all their hit. It would show that this society was adapted for the present times, as there was a loud cry for On conclu id the reading of the report, the Prr- SIDENT proceeded to address tho meeting. Ho thanked Providence for the blessing he enjoyed— in common with the friends of the Suciety—in being considered worthy of assisting in the t work, with our Divine Master, of bringing little ehildven into the fold of Christ. He was first attached to the society as teacher in 1817, in the Franklin street church, when the society had only two teachers, male and female. Starting from that date, the society has gone on growing and expanding, until it is now second to none in the great work which it has set before it. He called the attention of the meeting to the wants of the German population regarding the benefits arising m this great work of love. Thousands of the iman population grow up without knowing G 5 i s without knowing Christ, and in every respect infidels and atheists. Let us remember if we do nob come to their help they will beutterly lost. Great masses of German emigrants have no consciousness of keep- ing the Sabbath. You must go among them as they land upon our shores, and protect them from the landsharks, whose object is to keep them in darkness. When members of this society do go amongst them they are met with insult and with violence, without the least interference or protection from police or Mayor. The German press of this country makes light of Christianity, and denies the existence of God and the immortality of the soul. The German Sunday papers—in one of which we have seen the republication of the works of Paine— and the German press generally, hold up to ridicule those emigrants who are led togrespect the Sabbath. I take this statement from the Christian Examiner, | that through the German press treasonable doc- trines are boldly declared, and through which the | people have been led to violent deeds. Let us, in our task of love, counteract the evil effects of such | doetrines. Let us plant the gpod principles of tho church in the hearts of the children. Through | them we may win many a parent; many mothers will thus be touched, and blessed results will ensue, While doing good to them we shall be doing good to the entire (community. This shall be our great and special work, Many like to go into the foreign field of missionaries, but here is a field among them- selves Posie than any foreign field. He recom- mended this work to the society, and prayed them to enter upon it with strong hands and good bearte, kins, Edwards. and kindred publications issued by th | ciety, are motives for their universal diffusion, espe among the unevangelized clas of our fellow-men. | the poorin thisfast age, and an age of limited re and that noble results would follow. ee ld by the choir—"* Thore’s an hous of hal- lowed penge.”?. the gospel. He related anecdotes to show that there was aclass not reached by the ministry, and was only within the power of the tract distributor. There was a call from afar for gospel light—it was not the song of triumph, but the cry for the gospel. (Applaw ‘Tho Rev. Mr. WeLxs, of Pittsburg, seconded the resolution. In five years he had given away $500 more books than bad been regularly contributed. t them go into families and see the effects th ‘Tract Society produced. He could bear strong t« mony of the degraded state of a portion of the h man family, which was generally unknown, aud good effects of the labors of the colporteurs. Mr. Hetnnant, a German colporteur, said that | had labored some years among the German popula- tion, in New York and in Buffalo; three Sabbath schools had been organized in the latter Thousands of immigrants were sent away “far west, having been robbed in this city of their property ; and when in Buffalo, he had Visited and directed them, and his og kt efforts had been attended with much good. He hoped that they would all love his German brethren. ¢ Mr. Cross, of Richmond, Va., made a short state- ment of the success of the Tract Socicty in Virginia. There were 25,000 families who came within the sphere of the so *s labors The Rev. Dr. , of Boston, moved the second resolution :— Kesolved, That the sanction of the Hol concurrent approval of the ehurel of God standard practical works of Bunyan, He spoke of his exertions, and the good attendant | results. The society was adapted to the rich as wi ‘Tracts met these wants better than an abtru lume, ormetyphysical argument. He loved the society inasmuch as it did not proceed forth from any single denomination. This wnity was the true spirit in which these things ought to be done. It was the evangelical tenis of the gospel that went to form a Christian character. All minor differences were not to be compared hthe relative good to be effected. He would give his hand to a good tem- vered Presbyterian, and refuse it to an ill-natured Haptist. (Applause and laughter.) He looked to a man’s sincerity and attachment to the cause of Christ. He concluded by invoking « blessing on the society. fale fi Boy: My. GOODELL, missionary from Constaati- all ions. He referred to the absurdities of the origin of races, and to tho importance of the pre- sent generation, and was inclined to say, with Lord Bacon, ‘* Antiquas stew! juventus mundi.” Unless their ministers could shoot flying, there was no chance of bagging any of the immigrant popula- tion (laughter), and this ho thought their colpore teurs were doing. What was 1,000 colporteurs to the work which had to be accomplished? One minise terial friend had said to him, ‘*1 would rather eon- vert one infidel than lose ten Christians,” though he thought his ** Christians” must have been rather loose jointed ones; this was conservatism. This so- ciety was in favor of intervention in the whole of the world. The Popery of Southern Earope was adying, worn out system, notwithstanding its contemptible efforts for reviving old, antiquated, absurd, and flimsy forms. The frishman in this country would soon find out that he must not take for granted what, & priest merely said, but must inquire for himself. We were a rugged, warm, and honest people, and » deluded. (Applause.) The reverend concluded by an eloquent peroration on attributes of the society. That the society recognise the necessity of support of the Christian press, in nominally Christien ond pegan lands, 4% an indispensable auxiliary to missionary labors, and rejoiee that they have bee enabled t remit $20,000 the last year {n aid of the noble worl —which, like the preceeding, was unanimously ted; and a Doxology having been sung, and @ diction pronounced by Rey. Dr. Kxox, the meeting dispersed. American Home Missionary Society. The twenty-sixth anniversary of the above society was held last evening at the Broadway Tabernacle, and was attended by a crowded and influential | audiénee. Mr. Henry Dwight presided, aad, among those present, were sevetal clergymen from various of the Union. ‘The proceedings were opened with prayer. ‘The tollowing is an abstract of the annual reporti— AMOTRACT OF THE TWENTY-sierHt Death has removed velued patroas, ¢ a es inthe missionary work; among them, UH Nathaniel W Rev. Henry Davis, D. D. View Presidents of the society; Kev. Erskine Ma- un, D. D ene of its Directors; Rev, William Kirby, tho nirul illinois, and five of itg agent of the society in ( Taissiouaries. sus: The cecloty has bad i year, 1,066 ministers of phe gospel, in 28 different States and territo. *, England States, 806; the Middle vetaten, 1a the Western Sates cat stated supplies ministered to two or three pied still wider fields; the i being