The New York Herald Newspaper, May 9, 1855, Page 2

SUT sribetetre a hei Hl fel if EETnITE | g : E @’cleck yesterday morning. Annexed is an abstract of the annual report:— Allusion is made to the Jarge number of books and tracts ‘that have been published by the society; the establish: of the National ducational Committee, wi ‘was subsequently sol esent proprietor, Dr. the liberation of the Amistad Africans, and the establish: ‘ment of the Mendi Mission (under the auspices of the Ameri- ean Missionary Association), which der the influence of the committee ‘that ba: adopted in furth torts of ti! |), ha out the of the Ameri eiety. Philadelphia he 4 x n principles, until higher aims are de- manded ‘by the exigercles of the cause, A large portion of tociety and of the committee are now impressed with the Deliet that more direct efforts should be made than hereto- fore for the of slavery in the United States; and that the iMegality ‘and unconstitationality of lavery. ly inculcated. Al- Ausion is also made to the, establishment of w new society, entitled “The Abolition Society of New York City and Vi- einity,” having jhe same objects in view. The report fm couclusion, that the only hope for the peagetal abolition @f slavery seems to rest in the as option of such priaciples as ‘Se foregoing, with corresponding action by the people of the goantry” If they prevail there is Rope, bub i they fail there is little expectation of anything effectual being ace Dy the present generation in bringing to an end th cursed m of iniquity that diegraces this country, and fasults the living God, in the person of the poor oppressed slaves of the land. ‘After a few remarks from several of those present, the meeting adjourned. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF COLORED PEOPLE IN CONVENTION, AMALGAMATION TAKEN INTO SERIOUS CONSIDERA- ION—DEBATZ ON THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL PRO- JOT. ‘The second annual convention of the National Council of Colored People commenced its seesion yesterday, at moon, in Dr. Pennington’s church, corner of Prince and Marion streets. The attendance was limited to about twenty persons—including the President, delegates and spectators. Two colored ladies only graced the assem- ‘Dlage—theinclemency of the weather, no doubt, pre- venting the appearance of the fair sex at the conven. tien. The delegates present at the opening of the con- ‘vention were:—Dr. J. McOune Smith, President, Frederick Douglass, Philip A. Bell, Ed. V. Clark, James C. Brown, John D. Still, Stephen Myers, of New York; George T. Downing, of Rhode Island; John D. Bonner, of Illinois; Stephen Smith and Franklin Turner, of Peonsylvania. Fotal—11. 41123 o’clock the convention was called to order by the President, who addressed the meeting upon the object for which it was convened, at some length. He stated that in the month of Uctober, 1853, it was determined at Rochester among his colored brethren to organize a national council, composed of delegates from every free State inthe Union. The object of this or- ganization way to improve the condition of the colored yaee on this continent, xot only politically, but morally and secially. That the colored man was fit to occupy ‘any position in society, he had not the slightest doubt; but there was one thing that was all important to their isterest, which was the establishment of a large indus- trial school, where all the arts and sciences of the age amight be imparted to the colored youth. He knew very well that there was a prejudice existing against the employment of colored men in the workshops of the whites; but this objection could easily be overcome if the colored race would caly, by industry and perse- verance, excel in mechanical occupations, and to this end there should be industrial schools established all ever the country, from where could graduate the very ‘Dest artisans, writers and artista that the age coud doast of. Dr. Sant spoke at some length upon the rapid im- preremente mace by the colored race im the free States all the arts appertaining to a civilizei community, and was of opinion that on a few sbort years all that ould be desired in the way of advancement would be ebtained, if ihe colored ptople themselves would only take an interestin their own welfare. Their importance as a race had increased wonderfully since 1824, (when 4s first covvention of free colored people was held in this city,) and he felt perfectly certain thst the day was ‘not far distant when all the worki would acknowledge the colored man as an equal of the white in every re- Min the absence of the regular secretary, Mr. George T. Downing wap appointed to that office. On motion, those present trom the New York State Council were admitted to seats as honorary members A business committee, consisting of Frederica Doug- Jase, Franklin Taroer, and John D. Bonner, was then inted by the chair. Phere being no businers before the body, by way of amusement the' constitution of the Council, ‘aiopted some two years ago at Rochester, was read by the Secretary. ° Mr. asked the chair for information in regard te the number of States that had organized state Councils. Cuam stated that the States of New York, Massa- churetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Rhede Island, and Micbigan, nad councils Mr. Myers did not see why all Sta’ should not be weprerented. There should be a trav ig agent em- Joyed, whore business it would be to establish councils 5 every free State inthe Union. Toe Koow Nothiogs had estabiished their councils in almost every section of ‘the country in a very short time, and he thought the eelored people might be a little mere progressive in their movements, and thoroughly organize councils all ever the free States. The business committee here entered the room, and yeported that they had nothing to reportet present; bat before the close of the session to present some- ting to the Council. Mr. Eonwer then read the report of the Committee om the ‘ Manual Labor School’ Fre. DovGLass made some remarks wpon the plan of establishing ap industrial school for the purpose of giving the colored masses a practical education, and ‘Yending to elevate the colored man. He hoped the report would not be adopted instanter, so that it might be the subject of several discussions. Br. PeNsinctoy did not,*for his part, thiak that the ‘dustrial school should be confined to tne admission of @olored people only. He did not bear any malice to- ‘wards other races, and would be better pleased to see fam industrial college whore all people—the masses— @ould be instructed, than to see one exclusively con- fined to colored people. He had been eiucated near ‘Yabo College, but would not be aimitted as a member of @hat institution, although he received many substantial Denefits from the college, for which he was thankful. He determined, however, if he could not obtain au education at Yale College. to get it eomewhere else. The education he so dearly prized he determined, as Jong as he lived, to impart to his fellow men. One of the brethren asked how much this industrial college would cost. ‘The CHAyRMAN announced that $33,000 would serve to eomplete aud carry out the enterprise. Mr CLARK said it would be a very foolish thing toe s- tablish # mechanical school, as there was too great a prejudice against colored men in the workshops of the ‘white men for the colored men to fully enjoy the benefit that they ought. He hoped that those that had money saved up would use the sume in establishing themselves im business, instead of being porters aud waiters, as they now are. If all thore who had movey would only ex- it as they abould, why there would be manufac: les, war vessels and steamboats, with co- Jered men at the head. Mr. Myers, in reply to Mr. Clark, said that without a practieal education there could be no hope of the pro- t advancement of the colored race. It has now been fully established that there are quite as good mechanics orators, lawyers, editors and writers among the color people of tuis country as any the white race can bosst of. He really believed that there were colored men now alive in this country who were competent te fill the highest political offices in the gift of the people. Aye, he had not the «lightest doubt but what he could name a celored man who would fill the office of President of the United States better than Franklin Pieres. (Great pensation, conficed to 12 persons.) Mr. DovGtass said, if any one of the Council could show him bow the doors of the white man’s workshops ‘would be opened to colored children, he would be very = to hear bim give expression to his opinions. For P ind art, he was satiatied of the vast importance of the trial school. The colored man, now the object of prejadice, would rise in the estimation of his fellow men, ‘until all were equal in an intellectual, social and moral peint of view. ‘Mr. Duvrin doubted whether the colored children could ‘be brought to attend to an industrial schoo. He wap. ved tha’ State Councils could ret up schools of ir own at a small expense, which would answer all ‘the purposes of a college or industrial school erected at a large expense, which would, in every probability, prove ‘am entire faiture. He would be very glad to see an in- dustrial college, provided it woula succeed; but he thenght State schools would answer better, and be more economical. Mr. Torr, of Albany, bas taken & deep interest im the project, and was fully satisfied that some definite in- — should be mace as to the probable one op Had persons obteining employment, even yg! y should reeeive good mechanical ‘education. There was & prejudice against the colored people as mechanics; be- ‘this, he thonght there were no vacancies for addi- tional workmen, more especially when the color of their skim wae sable. They should consider the object with mach care, decide upon the point for its erection, and ‘obtain such information in regard to the matter as ‘would throw afl donbte of failure tothe wind. He would sho to see some statistical works on the plan proposed, ‘ & of both the em; fully im the and the employed. gin Beye iedlary of Mr. Norris, in Prsdeselphite ome of the ipal eno ed by him was a col man. was refused ad- taimed im the establishment, and is now in a fair way to become the foreman of the entire shop. Dr, PENNINGTON would like to see a school established where the white as well as the colored jh would re- ceive a good education. He would school confined exclusively to the culture of the colored race, but would bein favor of inviting white fulks to join with them in the noble Mr. Brows, of hoped the report would be adopted. as there was so important to the well being of the colored race as an industrial . A motion was here made to adjourn until 734 o’clock. Mr. Dowaino then said might meet earlier, #0 that they could go to the Metropolitan theatre to hear the proceedings of the Anti-Slavery Society, but his ideas ‘were complete y overruled, as the body moved toadjourn until 734 Wrelock P.M. SABBATH SCHOOLS CELEBRATION. The New York Susday School Union fixed upon yes- terday for its annual celebration, which was held in‘the various churehes selected for the purpose. ‘The day throughout was unprepitious for the festive display, and its gloominess cast a shadow of disappoint- ment over many & young heart, that for months past throbbed in joyous anticipation of the advent of that occasion, which, for the previous twelve months, was Jonged and looked for as the dies festa, and for the en- suing year was to be the day, the recollection of which should ‘“‘be marked with a white stone,’’ In vain were the choicest and brightest flowers culled and wreathed— im vain did the tender and tasteful hand of a fond mo- ther or sister deeorate the youthful and cherished one. “The garlands were of faded flowers, More fit for sorrow, for age, than glee,” For that natural and predominant feature of the youth- ful character was not fully gratified—an opportunity for display, whieh a procession affords. The number of schools represented at the different churches, was as follows:— Broadway Tabernacle, Market street church. Dr. Cone’s church., Dr. Hatfield’s chure Baptist Tabernacle Dr. Smith’s ehureb, Dr. Parker’s chureh, Baptist chureh, Fifteenth street 8 ‘Ass, Reformed Presbyterian church, Twenty-fifth st, 7 Calvary Baptist church.. alts n Dr. Hutton’s church, Washington square Total......sssseseescosssceres . Lespite the unseasonable weather, a full complement from each school was in sttendance, aumbering in the aggregate about 25,000 children, whose conduct and deportment bore strong evidence to the fact that they were well trained, enjoyed the benefit of constant in- structions, bad before them set good example, and to whom salutary reprimands were administered when necesrary by their respective teachers, tempered with mildness and affection. That wholesome correction is sometimes requsite, we have every dsy proof, but it should be employed when likely to take best effect, and ought always be free from the least motion or appear. ance of passion on the part of the parent or teacher; the other courses, either mistaken lenity and iadul gence, or harsh and ill timed chastisement, are ever pernicious in their effects, Among the many well clad and gaily dressed children we were pained te see, incle- ment though the day was, many poor girls bare iegged, upon wove youthful visages was stamped the impress cf poverty and premature care. ercises were uniformly commenced at 3 P.M. thro: ut the city. The programme, with very slight variation, was fol- Jowec by all the Union, and consisted chiefly of singing and appropriate addresses, At the chareh of Rev. Asa D. Smith, corner of Fourteenth street and Second avenue, there was a good number present. Kemarks suitable to the occasion were delivered by Rev. Dr. Smith and Mr. Bonar. Rev. Dr. eras Williamsburg, addressed the chil- dren, about 1,250 in number, assembled in Dr. Lathrop’s Baptist Tabernacle church, Second avenue. ‘he celebration at the Tabernacle was rendered inter- erting by the simple and familiar address of Rev. L. Townsley, . the popular Sanday school mis- sionary, of Western New York, who possesses the re taculty of making himeelt intelligible, and at the me time interesting, to chil m of the most tender rs. The speaker, by a series of pleasant and fami- liar iliustrations, did not allow the attention of bis hear. ers to flag duri the course of his remarks, whish sense 109 ‘The convention then proceeded to the election of officers. It was moved that the nomination proceed from the Chair. Bev. Dr. Welch named five gentlemen ab 8 nomina’ committee, viz:—Mesars. |, Mason, J. L. Thorpe, M. Dean, and 8. J. Drake. ‘The treasurer’s report was next called for. Rev. Dr. Bascock, », moved that the original report of ittee, ap- the inted in 1852, be read, which was done, by Mr. Joun 30 Bavox, Jr., as follows:— EM mmittec cnn A the pide the Mth ft co * on o |, 1852, to procure premises for ty, Fepezatlly present their final reports alanathesage iB the perty kno Nos. 115 and 117 treet, waa parabasea, 00, vind the sooty on by commit appointed by t! with the concurrence Rp pg ad reports re committee. ‘building has been completed, The services appro ate to yds were held in the building in Septeu.! At the commencement ot the incomiag financ! ear of the society. they find themselves in full possession of the building, st its surplus rooms almos¢ ilding, ‘oom holly rented and ducing an income, The prevent if the: pg prod iate season tor the final report of the committee, that ti ave secured “premises in an eligible jon in thiseity fur the use of the society.” cording to the wish of the doners, the committeo have made certain provisions in reforence to the property, which ‘were made public at the time; the principal one of which ould be furnished to certain other socio: e, ton lor Board of Masagers snd a0: ociety and ion Society. building has beon under the ‘Committee of the Board. ‘They have reported to the Board that stores and offices in the building, not need- ed for the accommodation of this and the other sociesie have been rented to the amount of $11,925, and that the estimated value of the rooms yet to be rented is placed at $860; and also, that they propose to make up account of the construction of the building, as of the date of the 30th of Apri, 1805. ¢ S 5 roperty, including ‘tat Expenses incurred 48 relation thereto, at seript: ompleted in ‘amount xpenses of it ary to mg ralenon on account of uncalled t None. ‘bis may be left to the meoper, officers of the je society. They theretore recommend t! their financial accounts, the collection ot thi jidue of subscription and their unfnished business, be red to t] jourd of Man- ers. “Fhe committes congratulate the society upon the scoom- phshment of the work confided to them in procuring a pro- perty for the use of thesociety—a building given to them by heir frienda, with such a general and wide-spread co-opera- 4 for’ ol every friend of the Bible. Yot not omit to urge upon the friends of the gocisty the rtance of making early payment of the subseriptions jects dear still remaining uncollected, and of making such additional subscription be ni ary to in addition to tl price of th Above stated, nal purchase may b © and denomination. The grounds and reasons for such an interert asisinvoked The consideratio ‘Our purpose has been to sustain and estab! ty whose object it is to distribute the ward of God to the hu- man race, an object as broad and as lasting asthe world, and divinely ‘Appointed as the means of hearing and of faith. On close view of the origin and history of this Bible House, we can all uvite in our acknowledgments of the Divine good- ‘ness which bi ided and blessed us in completing a work in which we no other intention than a humble desire for the extension of the Syren of his word, and for his ry lory. Respectfully submi pais wiciebling END, Chairman. Joun M. Bruce, Jr. Secretary. ‘fhe report was referred, for consideration and remark, to a speciat committee, consisting of Brothers Garett, Harrison, and Durbrook. ‘A call was again made for the Treasurer’s report, when the President announced that it would be read at an afternoon seation. Members then entered into a mutual conference on the gexeral cuties of individual members, the exertions of the body during the past year, and the great results flowing therefrom. ‘Tbe President commenced by thank- ing members for the honor they had done him in placing him in his present position, and regretted his inability to fillit as he would wish. During the past year the liberality of the brethern was somewhat crippled by the commercial difficulties of the season, and consequently the financial report was not as satisfac as could be wished. He trusted that the next would be more cheer- ing. Ministers should return to their charges animated with fresh zeal. ‘The Nominating Committee then reported the list of ames of the clerical and lay brothers proposed for offi- cers. The report was accepted, and members proceeded wo 2 election. The following were elected unani- moualy :— President—Rev. Dr. Welch (one year. formed the chief teature of the afternoon exercises, at the close of which the children and audience separated. The annual meeting of the New York tunday Scnool Union was held at the Brosdway Tabernacle, at 734 P. M. The house was well filled by the patrons and ad- mirers of that institution. At the hour appointed, Rev. Isaac Ferris, D. D., Chan- celior of the New York University, took the chair. The exercises of the evening commenced with an introduc. tory piece performed py the Tabernacle choir, after Bayon impressive prayer was pronounced by Rev. . TYDK. The Ciarrman made some brief remarke, in whizh he congratulated the patrens of the Suaday School Union upon the cheering nature of their meeting on the pre- i fe said that the past year was marked cess than any preceding year. field, he said, was an interesting and wide one for the Sabbath Schcel laborer. urged them to go forward in the good work, whose results were so beneticial. The report was mext read by the Corresponding Secretary, Mr. McE.licott, from which we glean the follow- ing statistics :—The whole number of schools in the union is 192, of which 116 sent in their anousl reports to vue present meeting. In the schools thus reported there were in attendance, 1,443 male and 1,507 female teachers, making a total of 2,950 teachers. Of these 2,377 are professors of religion and 52 are students for the ministry of the Gospel. The number of male pupils is 10,846, the number ot female 12,038, being a total of 22,884 pupils. The average attendance during the month of March was 14,454. Tne number of conver- sions curing the year was 406. The whole number of rie in the libraries belonging to the schools is 62,221. Rey. Dr, Baker, of the Williamsburg Baptist church, addressed the mestiag. He held forth, in forcible terms, the influence, benign in its character and beneficial in its results, which the Sabbath sckeol possesses over the mind of youth. The speaker entered into a very length- ened statement of his own career and labors, which con- stituted the gist of hia addreas. The Rey. Byron SuspERLaND, of Washington, D. C. was next fintroduced. He said that he congratulat the members and officers of the board, the teachers and assembly, upon the result of the operations of tue Sunday schools, as shown forth in the report read. He was in favor ot 1] ration of the Sabbath schools, because in it was evidently manifested the economy of God. Its infuei extended, not only to the rising e1 put also to the world, Tne Church was not yet awake to the importance of this institation. Itis also a grand educational instrumentality. Education is the etsraal law of the mind, and the only question to decide is what sort of an education should a human being have. He asked, should it be drawn from the poisoned moral atmosphere which, hike the upss tree, deals death and destruction around’ Should it not rather be bright and pure as the robes of Sharon, invested with which the evil of the world can be encountered, without fear of contamination? The speaker contrasted the Sabbath school system with that pursued in the Girard College, from which religion and ite ministers are excluded, and in the library ot which there are infidel works enough to contaminate the very archives of heaven. He was in favor of the Sunday school, besause it was a forestall ing institution. It took the work in the nick of tim», and forestalled the world and Satan. It is also a preven- tive institution, It saves men from a life of crime; it preserves them from a death of ignominy. It is the gymnasium of the child, which combines all Christian virtues in one. It is the recruiting depot of the church of Christ. How many ministers of the gospsl—how many noble men and women—bave sprung out of this field? Rey. Mr. TyxG, of Philadelphia, the representative of the parent society, next addressed the meeting at some length, in which he showed that the Sunday School Union was a grand missionary and publishing institution, which seeks to preach the gospel to that very class of whom the Saviour said, such is the kingdom of Heaven.” social, moral and intellec- tual improvement of our land, resulting from tl day School Union, could not be estimated. Thi of the country, ha said, did not consist in its vast re- sources, its coumerce or shipping, or material riches— but in the living mind of the children of the land, Those who are perhaps to honor the country, in a coming age, are being brought up in our Sabbath schools, He re- commenced, ioe (fees Cope hha adh un- happily prevail upon minor points, a stipul mlence, songhe eagh Phe right of acting and thinking as he pleased, At the close of the meeting, the following list of the officers elected for the year 1855, was read:— Rey. Isaac Ferris, D. D., President. VICB- PRESIDENTS. Thomas Purser, Wm Chauncey, Wm. Forrest, C. Morgan, John R, Hurd, James McKeet William Winterton, A. Woodruff. William Libbey, Treasurer. James N, McEllicott, Correeponding Secretary. Nathan Lane, Recording Secretary. rag Eh managers were also asnounced to consti- tute th d. a the doxology and benediction, the meeting dis- persed. AMERICAN AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The eighteenth anniversary of the above Society was held esterday, in the First Baptist church, corner of Nassau and Liberty streets, Brooklyn. Notwithstanding the severity of the morning there was a large attend- ance of clergymen and lay delegates, A very few ladies were present. . An organization was effected at half-past 10 o’clook A. M., when the meeting was called te order by the Rev. Dr. Welch. The three hundred and ninety-sixth hymn was firstieung by the brethren; after which the Rov. Mr. Hunisson, of Pennsylvania, gave a prayer. Rev. Dr. Chick, of Massachusetts, next read the one hundred and nineteenth Psalm, and other selections from the Bible. pi Semi ee in 2 Sot > ‘were a arren iow York, Vice Presidente—Rev. E, Lathrop, N.¥.; Hon. I. Davis, LL. D., Mass.; Isaac Newton, Esq., N. Y.; Rev. Silss Builey,’D. D., Indiana: Hon, Anthony Colby, N. HL; 8. W. Taylor, LL, D., N. Y.; Rev. Ezra Fisher, Oregon; Hon. J. H. Duncan, Mass ; Rev. George J. Johnson, Jowe; Rey. John M. Peek, D.’D,, Ulinois; Kev. Nathaniel Colver, Michigan; W. W. Todd, Faq., N.'Y.; Rev. Alexis Caswell, D. D., R, L; Rev. R.A. Fyfe, Wisconsin; John M. Bruce, Faq’, N. Y.; Rev. R. E. Pattison, D. D., Ma.; Rey. Alvah Sabin, Vt,; Hon. is, LL.D, N. ¥.; W. M. McPherson, ‘sq , Missouri; M. B. Anderson, LL. D., N. ¥.; Rev. Benjamin Brierly, California; Albert Dey, Esq., Conn,; ‘Rey. 1. R. Cressy, Minnesota; Joha Dowley, kaq ,N. ¥.; Hon. J. M. Linnard, Pean.; 8. P. Townsend, Esq., N: ¥.; Hon. Peter P. Runyon, N. J.; Matthew Vassar, Esq., N. Y.; Prof. Tarney, Ohio, and Judge Lopeag Corresponding Secretary—Rev. Rufus Babcock, D. D. (one year). Agent and Financial Zecretary—Rev. J. J. General Woolsey. Recording Secretary—Warren Carter, Esq. (one year). ‘Treasurer—Nathan C. Platt, Esq. (one year). . D., Rev. Samuel Baker, D., H. W. Baldwin, Joseph Banvard, Rev. 0. W. Briggs, Bruce, Jr. (three years), Warren Carter (three years), Rey. L. Colby (three years), Rev. Sidney A. Corey, John M. Davies, George Gault, George C. Germond, Rev. W. 8. Goodno, Rev. A. D. Gillette, Re (three years),’ Rey. Josiah Hatt, Rev. K. J. Hisoook, Charles W. Houghton, H. H. Lamport, Rev. Edward Lathrop, E. H. Litenfleld, Rev. J. A. McKean, William Phel; lathan C. Platt (three yn), Samuel Raynor (three’ years), Smith Sheldon, Rev. ira R. Steward (three years), Kev. J. W. Taggart (three years), Rev. B. T, Welsh, D. D., Rev. Isaac Westcott, 0. Whitehouse, D. M. Wilson (three years), William Winterton, Rev. J.J. Woolsey, and Elijah Lewis (three years). Rev. Mr. WARREN (of Troy) made some very forcible rem: on the necessity of « decided attention to col- porteur exertion inthe United States. The society was now looked om merely as one organized solely for the propagation of the Bible in foreign countries; but he would wieh that a war of holy aggression was made on sin at home. ‘The heathen was in our own country—let bim be visited in Troy, in other counties, and in his own home. The Home Bible Society will die in Troy—the auxiliaries are dying all over the couutry, and they will die if new life be not infused into all of them. It is looked on as if it only met to collect money und send 1% on to New York. The people of Rensselaer county want romething to do, and if they do not get employment it will soon be announced in New York that the Biole So- ciety was dead there. He offered the following resolu- tion :— Resolved, That it is the true policy of this society to enter at once and vigorously upon the publication of Bibles in the English language, and their distribution by colporteurs sang ot population at large. Rev. Mr, Reece, of Pennsylvania, seconded the resolu- tion in urgent and warm terms, He related reveral in- stances of the good resulting f.om a free distribution ef the Bible at home. kev, Dr. Baucock was glad that the society had waked up to the necessity of this movement, when foreign missions came to us yearly in the shape of four han dred thousand foreign emigrants who were loudly ing for Bible instruction and Bible knowledge of truch. Key, Mr, Fostar, of Vt , hoped that the motion would prevail, and an aggressive action be made by the Bap- tieta on the world, the flesh and the devilat home. Tae English Bible should be retained and circulated as the charter of our liberties. Baptists should in America keep on the track of their fathers, Rev. Mr. PARMELEE, of Jersey City, observed that the question had been mooted in New Sogland already of yielding all the intiuence of the society, im respect w the distribution of the Scriptures, to the Bible Society ;and this body would be shorn of its strength if the spirit of the motion was not acted on. After some remarks from Messrs. Hiscox, Veish and the » Rev. Dr. Magoon, the resointion was ‘verbally al- tered. Mc. LaxctrorD Layx, of Boston (a colored man from South Carolina), rose and said that he was glad to hear that the society entertained the iden of operating on the mountain of dry bones in the Soutm, and sending the Seriptures among his race. The enslaved ot the irish, the Germans, and of the French were alluded to, but it was the slaves cf this country, the negro men and wo- men, that demanded their care. He had been brought sand rather brought down—ins Christian family in theSouth, but they never taught him the Bible, mor did he know it until he was an adult, anda in Massachusetts taught him it. He was from North- ampton, Mass., and was giad to see hia people in New York enjoying some knowledge of the gospel truth. ie a ‘were now learning to spell out their salvation ston. At this point Mr, Warren’s resolution was referred to the committee, and the society adjourned until three o’clock P, M, Managers—Rev., Rufus Babcock, AFTERNOON &ESSI0N. The society met pursuant to adjourament, at 8 o'clock, P, M., when a large number of ladies were present. Brothers united im singing the 869th hymn. After which, Co es was made by David Benedict. Brother Lanz—the black man—was called on to con- tinue his remarks. He was not ‘ upto time,” and the Treasurer's report was called for. ‘io Treasurer read hig report, from which it appeared at— The receipts during the year, from all sources, amount- 0,084 28. ed to 5 The disbursements for bills, printing, rent, removal to new building, freights, salaries, paper, &c., amounted to $39,080 70—leaving a balance in treasury, of $43 49. ‘The Hon. AurErt Day (Conn.) moved the adoption of the report as audited. Rey. Mr. Boqvsr (of Brooklyn) seconded it. Tt was carried. The Corresponding Secretary read the annual report. In it were reviewed the of the society durin; the year, the amount of received, and the effecta of the late. commercial crisis on the prosperit; of the body. Cash from legacies had falien from the amounts of the preceding twelve months; donations from churches had increased. Colpor- teur exertion amon; the French Canadians was very satisfactory, would be extended. New Mexico received the Word to a great extent, and Mexico reported in favor of the distribution of the Bible in tocsien languages, by colporteurs, both at home and al Mr. Las, the colored man, said’the substitute had #0 jualified from can Baptist been taught under Bishops Ives, Polk, and ¥ the Baptists, although he had somethi also. He came “BP. friends and get a friendly shake of the hand. They had told him that he must confine himself to Boston, and not come up. He called on the Rev. Dr. Hawkes, whom he knew im boyhood, and was well received by him. He also met the late Rev. Mr. Halsey, who aided him substantially. Moral destitution had been alluded to all over the ere but even yet the “ black’’ Baptists had not been fed th the word. It was not reach the negro were not Dincks needed some! toil and sweat in prayer for four hours, or shout out without mowing pa bed to communicate when done. 10 is true that eet is called bliss, but the black man wanted an intelligent ministry, and he wanted mo- ney as well as others. Singing the holy melodies would not do. He did not come to it people before their time, but the Society not retain all the cash, like Annanias and Sap; 5 soul worth as much aa any other soul, There was no difference in God’s eyes whether souls were black or white, grizzle or gray: ‘The man came here for the word of life; and if given to him, he would fly with it to bis brother, erying, “Lite!” ‘Life! He wanted help tor bis church ‘in Boston, to make up $2,500. He wanted $1,000, and $500 just now—‘“right away.” ‘They would open their church in four weeks, and he wanted the cash now before the delegates left the house; for if he allowed them to separate, he would not fin them again, and would be hke the man who could always count all his pigs but one. (Laughter. It was moved to go around with plate and hat immé. diately, ass good deal had been done for the elayes of the South already. A good sum was handed in, ms Warren’s ae reels Peg cet -ARREN CARTER, Kaq., advocat ome colporteur labor in the United States, Rev. Mr, NorMANpigR, of the Grand Line Mission, (Canads,) thanxed the society for its exertions towards his brethren in British North America, and stated some interesting facts regarding the progress of his mission. He had himeelf been a priest, but was by the Bible Drought to truth. Im the confessional he was at one time a judge, but a false god. French Canadians would soon know the truth. The irate adjourned at 53¢ o’clock until 734 o’clock in the evening. EVENING SESSION. The society re-assembled at 73, o'clock P. M., pursu- ant to adjournment, when some eloquent addresses were made by brothers Lewis, Mason, and others. After prayer had been made and o benediction given, the doxology was sung, and the meeting separated. AMERICAN FEMALE GUARDIAN SOOCIEFY, The twenty-first anniversary of thie institution was celebrated yesterday, at the Home for the Friendiess, avery elegant and commodious building, No. 32 East ‘Thirtieth street, near Madison avenue. This society ‘was organized in the year 1834, and the weekly meeting of its Executive Committee was held in a barement room of the old Tract House. The object of the society was to find remunerative labor for females, and to provide homes by adoption for infants and young children who are without legitimate guardians, or whose parents have been removed by death. In 1848 the house was erected and soon after occupied by the class for which the so- ciety had toiled so long. Here the children are educated in the rudiments of English scholarship, and afterwards received by adoption into families. The adults are provided with homes and situations. There is an air of cheerfulness, comfort and domesticity about this home which is not often seen in similar inititutions. The HERALD reporter was conducted yesterday through each arrangements of the itstitution. ‘The following named ladies have been elected officers for the ensuing year:— President.—Mrs. C. W. Hawkins, New York. Vice Presidents.—Mrs, 8. C. Hawxhurst, New York; Mra. J. R. McDowall, Whippany, N. J.; Mrs. D. Thurston, Winthrop, Maine; Mrs. m, Boston, Mass.; Mrs. Blackford, Fredericksburg, Va.; Mrs. M. H. Mahan, Clev Jand, 0.; Mrs. Henry re lew Haven, Conn.; Mi Mira’ ‘Townsend, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs.’M. Dye. Ne York; Mra, John McComb, New York; Mra. D. R. 1. Wa: Tavoy, Burmah; Mrs, Bev. A. Sedgwick, Hemilton, N. Y.; Mra. Kev. A. C, Putnam, Dunbarton, ’N. A ; Mrs. Rev. Almira Ber- Dr. Ongood, Springfield, Mana.; Mrs. Conn. ; Mrs. Josh Chapin, Providence, R. I.; Mrs. E. Skillman, Lexington, Ky.; Mrs. J. Bissell, Rochester, Y.; Mrs. A. B. Eston, New Haven, Conn.; Mra. B. Bu nell, Cazenov Y¥.; Mrs. Richard Thorne, Brook]; ‘own, Brooklyn, N. Y., Mrs, Rev. N.Y. 5 ing Secre. |, Recording Secretary. 'reasurer.—Mre. Edward Stone, New York. Mre. Wilson, Mrs. Holdredge, Mrs. G. Bennett, Mra. Lee, Mrs. A. Benedick, Mrs, G. Hastings. and Mrs. Wa. Daws, have been elected members of the soard of Mana- gera, in place of Mrs, Anthony Lane, Mrs. Lewis Tappan, Mrs. T. B. Stillman, Miss M. Simonson, Miss C. Cookson, and Mrs, Rev. J. W. Taggert, who retire. ‘There was a business meeting yesterday morning at ten o’clock, when there was a full attendance of the offi- cers and Board of Mana; » The annual report was read oo ordered to be ted. ‘The following 1s an‘ab- atract:— The preliminary romarks refer appropristely to the recent removal by deuth of Mrs. Sarah rR ihe hues, the eldest vice-president of the society, and for the last 18 years an influential managor. The Imbors of the society, in all its departments, hav: ‘arduous and the results encouras- Publishing department reports an average of ef the Advocate and Guardian, issued semi. mblications—1,000 eopies of letters toa nies of Walks of Usefulness, 10,000 jes of Saw-up and Saw-down, and 1c. Now subscribers received 3,000, iS payment, 50. MOME ¥OR THE YRIENDLESS. Whole number of children received sinee July, 1845.. 1,801 Whole number of adults 4771 ining in tituti . Adulte admitted from May ‘i, 1854, to April 30, i Dismissed to service places. ‘Whole number of adults joy the social may fit them for mts and the correspo fhe condition of thore who have g bering, as is seen from the reoorde, thousand, shows that the contrast and formér condition is very creat. interest are cited from the matro a etween their presomt Many incidents of deep daily journal, corres- ine, The average daily cient teacher, monitor and matron are employ dition to their labors, about 60 ladies voli each Iady having he in the week, Muc STR AND VISITING DEPARTMENT. Applicante for homes and employment, us rogistered.... 600 Pi plying for domestics. ‘omm an joor applicants for aid, aggregate 8836 pieces of bedding, hey had reason to believe: ‘the ai where phen ° nxiliary eoeiet Juvenile circl plies, without which ed. ‘Through this boxes and parcels of ‘The mesting was numeronsly attended. Ap. s were made by Rev, Dr. Tyng and ‘AN AND FOREIGN OHRISTIAN UNION. ‘Fhe sixth anniversary of the American and Foreign Christian Union was held yesterday morning in the Broadway Tabernacle. As the weather was rather un- propitious, the attendance was not so numerous as on former occasions of the kind. Rev. Dr. Dewitt presided. ‘The exercises were commenced with the hyma—‘Exert thy power, thy rights maintain,’’ which was sung by the choir and the meeting, A portion of the Scriptures was read by Rev. Dr. McLuop, after which prayer was offered by the same gentleman. The treasurer’s report was next read by Epwaxp Vsrnow, Esq. The report aeys that the receipts of the society for the year ending April 1, were $63,867 28, and the expenditures $66,361 69. ‘The Board regret that the former were not equal to those of the preceding year. The great financial embarrass- ments, says the report, of the country were the causes of this falling off in the means of the society—e misfortune which has been, however, no way peculiar to this socie- ty. Indeed, it has suffered less, it is believed, thau several of the other and longer established religious and benevolent organizations. The board also signalize the act as an interesting and encouraging one, that the de- ficiency is less in the rsceipta from the usual donations and anoual contributions on the part of the churches than from legacies. Last the amount received from ‘the latter source was ly $1,150; whilst the income from that quarter was $16,266 35 in'the fifth year of the Prom th ort of the directors, which read b: © re wi was Barrp, we learn that in Sardinia the cana ment is marching steadily forward in its liberal eareer, ‘The suppression of the monastic institutions, and the curtailment of the ecclesiastical power, as church property, are measures which Rome hei has forced the tate to take. In Spain, the government seems determined to confiscate all church property, and lace the church on the ground on which it stands in ‘rance. The principle of religious liberty has failed to be incorporated in new constitution by less than a dozen votes. In South America, especially in Brazil, Venezuela, New Granada and Uruguay, a liberal spirit shee aeanerins the preseat government; the same is trae ru. In regard to the question of the tenure of church pro- perty as Catholic religion, the refers to the action of Legislatures of New York, Pennsyl- vania and Michigan, as hopeful of what will be done by the rest of the country. ‘The Komish Church in this country at the commence- ment of 1855, may be stated to embrace sevem Arch- bishops, 33 Bishops, 1,704 priests, 1,824 churches, 21 ine rated and five un sted. » (having 2,662 entry 81 theological seminaries, (with 500 stu- dents) and 117 female academies. The entire nominal Pog population can hardly be less than 3,250,000 at ‘The society has aided the French Canadian Society to the amount of $1,000 during the year, which sum sup- ported six laborers in the field. The Bony jpamber Sat miereneries, i ey ma? su) society ear, Was of whom 6% wet iialme ele aoe ele ‘The Hon, Brabrorp R, Woon, of Aloany, read a series of resolutions. These referred to the work in which the Union is engaged; the necessity of harmony and co- operation among evangelical Christians for the advance- ment of that work; the ignorance of Catholics, their superstitions, and the enslaved condition of their minds; the great increase of Catholicism in the United States, and the efforts making tor its further extension, as’an in- centive to renewed exertion on the part of the Union; and the success which has attended the labors of the Union among the Catholics of this eountry and others. Mr, Woon, after reading the resolutions, addressed the meeting on the liberalizing tendencies of Protestantism, and the evil effects resulting trom Catholicism, The first Jed to the establishment of huinan liberty, while the lat- ter, he stated, enslaved the human mind. He referred to the Catholic chureh property bill passed recently by the Legislature of thie State, as a great check upon theelforts of the Catholic hierarchy to accumulate immense proper- ty in their bands. This wealth they designed to employ in politics for the advancement of the interests of tnat church, The passage of the bill, said he, is just as nificant a fact as the expulaion of the Jesuits trom Cutho- lic Spain, and it is the duty ot the republic to protect the laity from the aggressions of the clergy and hierarchy. If they voluntarily lay their necks down, that is their own business, but itis the duty of the State to protect all its citizens, The speaker here remarked that all the Uberty enjoyed by the people of this country was en- Keb, Dod testantism and the Bible, He was wilbag to give freedom of to every sect; he would defend the rights of the Catholics upon this sub- ject, but he would say, if the Catholic church in this should m apy manner prejudice the people against it, it had itself alone to thank for that. It was, in his opinion, to be attributed to those ues, DO: wi ‘otestants, but who were indifferent to all re- ions, and to the arrogant and ambitious Catholic When Mr. Wood resumed his seat, the meeting joined im singing, ‘Rise, gracious God and shine;”’ after which an address was made by Rev. Dr. BLack. ‘He contrasted Parte 28 & Pr au of Protest peony te the Catholic religion. Addresses were also made by Rev. Messrs, TynG and Lo, after which the President announced the tion of Dr. Baird as an officer of the Union. The reverend gentleman made a few brief remarks in relation thereto, and the meeting adjourned. ANNIVERSARY POSLPONED. ‘The celebration of the Sabbatn schools of Williams- burg, belonging to the New York Sabbath School Union, whieh was to have taken place yesterday aitersoon, was postponed in consequence of the sterm. Anniversaries to be Held. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. Tract Society, Broadway Tabernacle, 10 A. M. Speakers—Rev. Dr. A. D. Smith, Rev. T. L. Guyler, and Rev. Dr. Tyng. The Society and Board of Directors meet at the Tract House at 9 o’clock, for business and ‘MAmerioen Baptist Home tission, Plaerepontstrest Bs . 0 Missi 8 ust chured, Brooklyn, 10A. MM.” aie = American Anti-Slavery Society, Metropolitan theatre, 10 A. M. Address by Hon. Charles Sumner, on slavery, eee theatre, 4 ua * a merican ational Union, Pilgrim churcl TAM t si Brooklyn, American Home Missionary Society, Tabernacle, 73; Five Points’ House of Industry, at Broadway Taber- PM. Se Fad Tuurspay, May 10, American Bible Society, Tabernacle, 10 A. M. New York Colonization Society, Lafayette place, 734 » M. American Tem ce Union, Tabernacle, 734 P. M. ‘American Hebrew Onristian Associaton, Norfolk Street Methodist church, 734 P. M. New York Prison Association, Dr. Cheever’s church, 1h P. M. Americon Anti-Slavery Societ; ‘Old School, Garrison eral Seccnent Freewill Section.)—Bcsiness and get Baptist church, Sullivan street. American Congregational Union—Anniversary, (con- tinued.)—Church of the Pilgrims, Brooxlyn. New York Institution for the Blind, in the Broadway ‘Tabernacle, at 4P. M. Fray, May 11. New York City Anti-Slavery Society, 74 P. M. American Anti-Slavery Society—Anniversary, (con- tinued. )—Freewill Baptist Church, Sullivan street. yest Board o! Perna sei pa het) May 15. Magdalen enty-second anniversary Society Will be held at the Asylum, Eighty-eighth street, between Fourth and Fifth avermes. P. Independence of Central America—The Pab, He Services-Ex-President Barrundia. Mr. Squier, at a recent meeting of the Historical Society, announced the death of Senor Barrundi § former President of Central America, and an honorary member ef the society. He also submitted » rapid out- line of his public services, replete with historical facts connected with the independence of Central Americ 4 which are of much general interest, and which we give complete:— . Mr. PReswwent AND GeNTLEMEN—It has devolve! up & me to announce to you the death of Senor Don Jose Francisco Barrundis, an honorary member of this socie- ty, formerly President of the Federal Republic of Central Ame and, at the time of his death, Envoy of the Re- public of Honduras near the government of the United States. He died suddenly, in this city, on the 4th day of August last, aged 75 years. I shall detain you but a few moments in recounting some of the principal events in the long public eareer of this truly great man. ‘These will speak more for his fame, and command for bis memory igher —_ in the hearts of all good men, eulogi than the most stud: jums. Senor Barrundia was born in the city of Guatemala, the capital of the ancient Captain Generalcy or kingdom of the same name. His family was one of the most distinguished in the coun- try, and many of its members had held high poritions under the crown. But sympathising in the liberal ideas which our own and the French revo lution has inspired, and which always, and will forever, find Cae the hearts of the young and ardent, his family antecedents did not prevent him from becom- ing one of the first and most active oes, of Centra( American independence. He had lly attained his majority, when he took ground in favor of the extension of popular rights, and ina series of Papert, ted in spite of vice-regal prohibitions, boldly at the colo- nial system of and all the arbitrary distinctions of soctety with which it was connected—asserting the people as the only legitimate source of government. He ‘was at once denounced as impious and heretic by the church, persecuted ar, by the aristocracy, and pro. ceeded against rigorously by the Viceroy. Accused of cons] ry the crown, he was tried, and, ia con- junction with a number cf compatriots, sentenced to ath. They, however, escaped to the mountains, here ey remained in concealment for six years until 1619. During this time, Barrundia ‘made himself acquainted with the English lan, , and annealed by suffering, was prepared to take part in the stern scenes of his country’s emancipation. Ai ry, 'y mala. On the 16th of Sept., 1821, Le saw the triumph of the cause to which he had dedicated his in the declaration of indepemdence, by the people ia their primary capacity, in the great ee of Guate- mala. But, although the separation of the country from bpain was effected, its organization remained to ace ed. And here commenced the severest trial in public eareer. th thood, finding themeel: the bopalar mil, bed ano" opposition to ration from Spain, bi sought to dirept it to their own those who soug! ij i il | ing gir wer in a . he ar re 3 35 at le, sensible of ir devotion to what they be Tepublicanism—between, in short, what in Mexieo Central America have been appropriat serviles and liberals, Hence has revolutions and counter. revolutions, those fierce strugzles which bave distracted some of Spanish American States, and im which the mass of see only the rivalship of petty chiettains and partizan “Hier Let SUBi_Inte if cape af rn 8 oul cay that the serviles of Central Amerion originally conten plated the establishment of an independent kingdom or monarchy, which should comprise the provinces ‘ing to the ancient kingdom of Guatemala. But the Provisional Junta whieh was convened almost immediately, and in which Barrumiia was the ac- knowlecged to declare for ab- solute aap moe, and to conyoke a Constit Assembly, w! should organize the country on basis of republican institutions, The monarchists un- expectedly found themselves in a numerical minority. In the meeting of the Assembly, and of the republic, they foresaw the destruction of their cherishzd hepes, and the loss, not only of the new privi- leges and powers which they had hoped to gain from the separation, but of allthat they had ever possessed. As distrustful now as they bad before been confident of their strength, they sought the incorporation of Central ‘America in the ephemera! empire of Ivurbide im Mexico. ‘The Emperor, fluttered by the proposition, freely pro- mised titles and distinctions, and, if necessary, an armed intervention to put down the republican party, Tt was under such circumstances that tne Hest Consti- tuent Assembly met. Its earliest acts showed that it was composed of a large majority of liberals. An attempt to corrupt this majority si fail- ed; and then was made the first open and at- tack upon the popular party—the initiative violence in that long teries which has sincef sted that devot- ed country, and brought it te the of utter ruin. The ball of the Assembly was blockaded by armed bands and its deliberations forcibly suspended. Barrundia asd hie friends were fired upon where they stood, were killed, and although he soaght with his hands to repel the assault, he was berne down by sum- bers; and thus by treason, violence and blood the mo- nareht ped their first triumph in Guatemala, This tion of the conspirators declaring the ag ri a to the Mexican empire. ry of the liberal leaders were banished and others imprisoned. Amongst latter was Senor Barrundia. No sooner did the mews reach Mexico, than Iturbice despatched @ large army under the command of Gen Filésola, to consummate the usur- pation thus successfully commenced. The monarchists, however, overrated their pewer. The republicans of San Salvador took up arms, defeat- ed an army raised by the serviles, and fora time blood flowed freely in every direction, wherever the monarch- ists made head. The asrivalof the Mexican auxiliaries hewever, turned tne tide against the liberals, and the country was given over to the mercies of an atien and digrolute roldiery. The black fisgof the empire was everywhere the signal for rapine; and b) and mur- ders were the synonyms of wva el Empe A It was under these circumstances that the State Oon- | earl San Satvador, by the advice of ite republican leaders, resolved upon a step expressive of their senti- ments and sympathies. By a solemn act, oa the 24 of December, 1822, they declared for annexation to the United States, and decreed the incorporation of the State in this republic, whose example nad sustained them in their adversity, and to which they ere looked as “ the head of the great republican Pr ty At this moment, however, came the news of the fail of the empire of Iturbide. ‘The foreign forces were atonce disbanded, and the monarchists, thrown upon their own resour were unable to oppose the republi- of the circumstanee to re- & and nenadioed cleeey, ent, valtbe Olias ee a ft ¥ A new Constituent ‘Assembly wat at once called. The iles did not venture to oppose its meeting, but They simed to ‘Bel sought to bend it to their purpos establish » practical dictatorship, whieh should, some day, by an easy transition, resolve itself into their cherished {orm of a monarchy. But here they encountered the inflexible Barrundia, whose arguments and elcquence were equal to every emergency, He submitted to the assembly the Le be of aconstitution drafted on the basis of that of the United States. Unable to procure its absolute the servile leaders assaiied it article by article, sought by every device to discredit or annul its provi- sions. But Barrundia as steadily and with deter- mination, replied to every attack, overw! hhus ar- Togant oppovents by superior knowledge and eloquence. Some of his speeches have found a place in are equal to the nevt efforts in our own constitutional ¢on- vention. That pronounced on the 5th and 6th of Sep- tember, 1828, in support of the liberty of the press, and the free importation of books, in oppotition tos Dropo- tition of the rerviles to establish a censorship over the one and to submit the second to the discretion of the En al Guatemala, is a model of research and rhetorte. The constitution was carried triumphantly, and the assembly proceeded to the adoption of other measures in conformity with its provisions, But the cro mbly was the passage of a decree, of whic! our departed associate was the author, and one which alone is a distinguishingfglory. On, the 10th of April, 1824, Senor Barrundia introduced the assembly an act, prefaced by a clear and CS ee mole, which provided for the immediate and unconditional abolition of slavery im the republic of Central America, declaring tho | trade piracy, on decreving persons who might engage in it, directly or indirectly, the severest punishments. To Central ‘Arostion; there- fore, belongs the glory of naving been the first country in the world to abolish negro slavery, and to Don Jose Francisco Barrundia the bonor of having been the author of the first measure to that effect which was ever adopted ase nationel law. But time will not permit me to follow Senor Barrundia tbrough all the cetails of his active and useful life. To do #0 would be to write the history of the country to which that life was dedicated. Suffice it to say that no sooner was the independence of the country secured, and its political form defined, than Senor Barrundia devot- ed himself to such reforms, civil and social, as its con- dition required, Although called frequently to oc- cupy high political position and executive authority, he invariably declined office, devoting his time to plans for the re organization of the judiciary of the country on ® berate i priate to its altered circum. stances. Alwsys ardent 10 his admiration of the United States, he studied its civil law with the grestest atten vion, and i tA to to his countrymen a transla. tion of the Code drawn up for the State of Louisiana, by & man whom New York is proud to claim as one of her sone, and whore name gives lustre to the rolls of this fociéty—I mesn the late Chancellor Livingston. Barrun- cia brought this Code before the Legislature of his own State, and procured ite acoption. The name of Livings- ton thenceforth became « bousehold word in Central Ameries, and is etill perpetuated as the designation of one of its seaports. In 1825 Senor Barrundia was elected Vice President of the republic, but declined to accept the post In 1820 he was charged with the Presidency; in which post be served with wisdom and moderation. Not a Grop of blood stains the record of his administra. tion. Justly comprehending that popular 00 was the canser at the heart from which the institu- tions of the country had most to fear, he applied bhim- if to the orgarizstion of an expanded syatem of publie struction. To give itthe support of a hi a example, in common with the other officers of State, the intervals of bis official duties to the practical service of teaching a common school. The very barracks were converted into class rooms, and the barefooted Indian soldiers were instructed in the rudiments of knowledge by their officers. In the troubles which subsequently overwhelmed the country the votes of Barrundia was ever heard coun- selling moderation and humanity, In its darkest hours he never surrendered the hope of witnessing its regene- ration, ncr ceared his eflorts to réstore it iad re and to in reconstruct the confederation. coos 1852, three of the five States which bad composed the old republic again uni- ted, he was unanimously chosen President. But the com- pact was of brief duration, and before he had entered upon the duties of the office, two of the States withdrew Sa adhesion, and the jast attempt at nationality had failed. Subsequent to that event, and until solieited the government of Honduras to act as its representative in the United States, Senor Barruridia lived in comparative retirement, occupied in writing the history of the events eee he had been called to play #9 conspicuous a part. Ale reached the United States in June last, and in pre- senting his credentials to the Président, warmly express- ed bis’ admiration for the 00 And inet nto which had so long been his model, Refore entering upon the negotiations with which he was charged, and which there is reason to believe were of unusual import- ance, he was struck down by apo lexy. ‘He died in the harness, not less patriotic and ard in his impulses then when he firet braved the power of Spain, and invok- ing, with bis dying breath, the blessings of heaven upon bis unhappy country. tenor Barrundia was simple to in his manners, ‘iscarding many of the conventi balities of life as um- becoming in men who live for a py and not solely to fill out a measure of existence. longed to that earnest achoo! of which our f nisbes 60 many examples, aad of this continent comes to be wrft a Ree int! Hemet aed is necessary to t! all public men to consider which they were called to act, i tances under The magnitude of their rervices is too often e ftom the extent snd_bril- Hancy of the field in are rendered; and the abilities and patriotic seal whiolb, under favorable cir- cumstances, might rencwn, under 7 fail to arrest the pom of ryt; and yet the patient, devoted benefactor of his race, wit les againat obstacles, uncheered the pathy, and looking ‘ward’’—the approval of ways on a ful hie fellow-men, is, in the hero. It in in this view that S that devoted band of ri im the face of obs'