tices for carrying on its benevolent labors, and of improved economy in the management of its concerns. within the portals of this peaceful mausion to witness here the uninterrupted prevalence of that fraternal affection, which the psalmist in the beautiful eulogy compares to "the precious ointment upon the head of Aaron, and to the dew of Hermon, and to the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion," and may the supporters of this institution realize the glorious consequence, that, "here the Lord has commanded his blessing upon them, even life for evermore.' The Rev. Speaker then addressed himself to the Auxiliary Societies who were present, congratulating them on the success of their measures in the course of their efforts and urging them to a more earnest prosecution of their labors. We regret that we have not room for any quotations from this interesting part of the address ;—but we must content ourselves with the closing remarks "The enemies of this holy cause, whether they be Infidels or blinded Christians, will be found successively retreating from a useless conflict with establishments so manifestly aided from on High, and making the des He then adverted with much feeling to the Christian harmony that had characterized the proceedings of the Board of Managers; and concluded his remarks on that interesting subject in the following manner:-"O let it be our study so to conduct the duties of this place, that to us may at all times be applied the eulogy bestowed even by their enemies on the followers of the Redeemer in the infancy of Chrstianity See how these Christians love one another." After alluding to the union of Christians of different denominations in the British and Foreign Bible Society for so many years, he, said "How gratifying is it to see, in the past history of Bible Societies, the prognostications of illiberal minds on this head so completely falsified by fact, and how encouraging a ground of confidence does it supply of the continuance of a like spirit in all their future proceedings" and he adds "What a delightful aspect of Christian amity was for so many years presented in that harmonious confederacy of talents and ex-ponding acknowledgement of a learnecution in the active duties of the British and Foreign Bible Society, exhibited by the Churchman Owen, the Baptist Hughes, and the Lutheran Steinkopff, and their laborious coadjutor the Quaker Dudley! Nor is it less pleasing to behold now in the committee of that Society an assemblage of distinguished men, of almost every religious name, conferring in the spirit of their common Master, on the interest of his kingdom as connected with the distribution of his word. They may fearlessly invite a contentious world to enter their peaceful mansions, and say to them,-'Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." And I trust, for a far longer period than any of us will live to witness, gainsayers may be invited to enter ed but inveterate assailant in Great Britain.* "I have abandoned,” said he, "the thought of opposing the Bible Societ. When an institution is supported with all the fervor of religious enthusiasm, and is aided by the weight of such powerful additional causes, an attempt to oppose it is like attempting to oppose a torrent of burning lava that issues from Etna or Vesuvias." "In the American Bible Society there is laid down the foundation of an immence fabric of Christian benevolence. We may live to see a further encourageing growth and expansion of some of its parts; but to the labors of future generations will be *The Right Rev. Herbert March, now bishop of Petersborough. Sabbath Schools in Adams County. long the delightful task of finishing the design, and completing an edifice of immeasureable extent and grandeur. "I conclude in the expressive language of one of the communications of our illustrious ally in Great Britain. 'While we offer for ourselves and the members of our society the tribute of unfeigned gratitude and devout thanksgiving to the Almighty God, and humbly emplore the continuance of the divine favor in our proceedings, let us hope that an increasing sense of the infinite importance of the Holy Scriptures to the temporal and eternal well-being of mankind, will impart new vigor and activity to that zeal, which at this period animates Christians for the diffusion of them; that the charity which has been consecrated to this pious use will never cease to flow until it shall have watered all the parched and baren spots of the habitable globe; and that the seed of the word, which has been so extensively sown, may bring forth the fruit of righteousness even an hundred fold." 25 from a remark made in the report of School No. 1, situated in Gettysburg, we may infer that the instructions given, have not been lost, in the spiritual improvement of the youth. The report says: "We feel happy in being able to report, that this institution has been, during the last quarter, in a very prosperous and flourishing condition; and that the objects contemplated in its first establishment, in our opinion, appear to be accomplishing. "Some of the scholars," as the report further observes, "have committed the four first books, and part of the fifth, of the New Testament regularly through; together with a variety of Psalms and Hymns." The following is the number of verses, &c. committed during the last quarter: School No. 1-Gettysburg. Verses of Scripture, 12,255 Do. of Psalms & Hymns, 1,320 Questions, 320 26 2d quarter, 3d quarter, 4th quarter, Account of William Millman. 9,957 20,712 20,850 In the above schools 428 youth of both sexes are taught. We are unable to state the number of persons engaged in them as teachers. ACCOUNT OF WILLIAM MILLMAN A SUN- DAY SCHOLAR. MM. MILLMAN was born in Exeter, 13th Dec. 1806, and was introduced into Castle Street Chapel Sunday School in May, 1813. He was naturally of very vicious habits, and af'ter he had attended the school four years, he exhibited so much of the depravity of the human heart, that it became necessary for the sake of the children in general to dismiss him from the school. Instead of being hurt at this disgrace, he gave farther proof of his impiety, by uttering oaths as he left the school. The feelings of teachers on this occasion can better be conceived than described. They could not refrain weeping, on seeing the enemy of souls thus triumphing and bidding defiance to all their labors; but God, who has said, "In due time shall ye reap, if faint not," ye inclined this poor boy, after an absence of four months, to return to the school and ask admission again. However bad his conduct was before, the teachers felt they could not but receive him, thankful that God had not left him to follow the sight of his eyes and the imaginations of his heart. From the time he returned to the commencement of his illness, he was regular in his attendance, attentive and serious. He soon became anxious to obtain a Bible of his own, and commenced a weekly subscription for the purpose: he would often enquire how much more he had to pay, with a view, it is believed, to ascertain how long it would be before he would be in possession of it: he was no longer careless and indifferent to In June 1819, whilst carrying someself, and was taken to the hospital, thing heavy, he fell and injured himwhere he remained several months. During this time one of the teachers often visited him, and found he was not inattentive to the concerns of his soul; he frequently wrote off hymns which he sent to his mother. Some tracts were given to him, which pleased him much, and he wished the teacher could visit him oftener. He now became seriously ill in his head, which rendered it necessary to remove him to his own house. On being taken home, he requested his mother would send for his teacher. On visiting him, he found him very ill, and extremely anxious about his soul and a future state. His mind appeared deeply impressed with the importance of prayer, and expressed a wish for the teacher to pray with him. When speaking of the invitations and promises of the Saviour, he replied; that Jesus Christ was his only hope; that he hoped that he should go to heaven, and be happy in the enjoyment of God. The next day, from the violence of the disease, he did not speak much. He repeated some parts of hymns he had learnt, and would often cry out, "O my dear master!" during the absence of his teacher. The next day he revived a little, and it pleased the Lord to open his mouth to speak of the goodness of God, and he was enabled to leave a witness that God will be found of those who seek him early, and that he is able and willing to pardon the chief of sinners. As the teacher could not visit him until the evening, the following is stated by his mother to have been his language. "Oh, mother, I am going to heaven-I shall be happy-I want the right hand of the Lord to support me-I want to be a lamb in the arms of Jesus-to Memoir of the Rev. Samuel Davis. be with him in heaven." His mother weeping, he said, 'Mother, don't weep for me, for you are sinning against God. I shall be happy.' He asked her if she wished to go with him. She said she was a great sinner. He replied Jesus Christ receiveth sinners, and saith, 'Come unto me all ye that labor,' &c. He then prayed for her and for all his relations; nor did he forget the children of the Sunday School. He then chose a hymn for the children to sing at his funeral. Disease was now bringing him to the house appointed for all living. The last time his teacher found him sensible, he spoke to him of the evils sin had brought into the world; that we all had to groan under the body of sin. The Apostle Paul exclaimed, 'Oh wretched man that I am,' &c. The dear boy then repeated with strong emphasis the Apostles triumphant language: Thanks be unto God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.' 'Oh, death where is thy sting! Oh, grave, where is thy victory!" After this he said very little, calling out now and then on his minister and teacher, who, it is hoped, will have the happiness of meeting him above. He died 20th October, 1819, aged 13 years. The following brief Memoir, was first pub lished in the Wesleyan Repository. Extract of a brief Memoir of the Rev. SAMUEL DAVIS. "Samuel Davis, the subject of the following memoir, was a son of a respectable and useful Local Preacher of long standing. At an early age he was removed with his father's family from Lancaster co., to Shippensburg in Pennsylvania-whence he set out to travel in the first period of manhood and died in Sept. of the present year, 1822, aged about 28 years, in the city of Washington. regretted by all who knew him, and particularly by travelling preachers, who esteemed him as one of the most promising members of 27 the Baltimore Annual Conference, of his age and standing. He was an honored instrument of good to many souls. In and about Pittsburg, his name will be long and intimately remembered, as it is associated with a glorious revival of the work of God in that place. This excellent young man, whether we consider him as a dutiful son; a man, a christian, or a preacher, challenges our respect and affection. Though the circumstances of his life were such as in a great measure to deprive him of the means of perfecting his literary taste, yet, in other respects, his mental improvements were respectable; to good natural parts, and a tenacious memory, he added great diligence in general reading; the stock of his information, it may be presumed, was not well methodized, but, that it was plentiful was evident both in his preaching and conversation. The middle size and just proportion of his body, his fair blooming countenance, delicate features, and mild and sprightly eye, together with his soft and mellow voice, associated as they were with the physiognomy and manner of sincerity and integrity, conciliated the good will of all around him and preparing his hearers favorably to receive his testimony. To his country congregations, the unaffected plainness and good sense of his public discourses gave almost universal satisfaction. It was with deep regret we learned, that the over-fed hearers of the town had undervalued his talents. For such an event he could hardly have been prepared; and it probably required a change to enable him to recover from it. During the few months he occupied the station at the foundry, we have been told, he regained his usual popularity, and acquitted himself well. We are fond to dwell upon the memory of such men as Samuel Davis. Not only their virtues, and their usefulness are all our own. They are fair specimens. what our doctrines can do without borrowing from others. Our Brother Davis was nursed and reared in the very bosom of Methodism; he had seen and known scarcely any thing else. His father's house was ever open to the pious, and a home to the preachers. Under a father's precepts and examples, was this useful preacher formed for his brilliant career of usefulness, and to diffuse through the land the grace of early piety. He was in many respects a TimothyThe faith that was in him, dwelt in his mother also-From a child he had known the holy Scripture-He also fled from youthful lusts, and was an example to the believers. A life so spotless-so pure in the eyes of a scrutinising public.-Such fervent devotion, and yet so sober and such full proof of the ministry when combined, becomes a legacy to the church and to the ministry. Let the young preacher contemplate with such models, and he cannot fail to perceive the honors which await ministerial fidelity. We may, and indeed ought to sympathise in the loss of such a man, but let us not sorrow as those who have no hope The death of this preacher may, and probably will quicken the seeds of his ministry, which yet lie latent. Some, it may be, who can trace their religious exercises to his ministry, will be roused by the news of his death, to emulate his example; and others who read his story may catch the kindred spirit. The opportunity ought not to be suffered to pass without a correct commendation of early piety. Such men as Mr. Davis have little to undo but few bad habits to correct, and few of the fearful consequences of bad examples to deplore. No legal blank of usefulness is to be taken out of their short lives. The virtues and graces are not oppressed and burdened by the infirmities and disease of age. All is fresh, vigorous, healthful and beautiful. All hail to the youth, who can finish a life with joy! having become ripe in virtue and meet for the inheritance of the saints in light, at a time when others are only in the arts of vice. "Well done good and faithful servant, thy work is done ere the noon of life. Thy memory is blessed. May the great head of the church raise up and send forth a great company of youthful preachers to publish his word." The connexion between the Rev. Mr. Frey of N. Y. and his congregation, has upon their joint application been dissolved by the Presbytery of that city. Mr. F. will engage as agent of the American Jews' Society. CARLISLE, JANUARY 24. Cumberland County Theological Library-We invite the attention of our readers to this library-especially those of them who are anxious to clothe their minds with evangelical The library consists information. The of upwards of 230 volumes. following resolutions of the managers of this Library, will enable persons disposed, to procure books at a very cheap price per month. At a late meeting of the Managers of the Cumberland County Theological Library, the following resolution was adopted and ordered to be published. Resolved, That any inhabitant of the borough or county, who may not be a subscriber to the Library, shall have the privilege of taking out books at the rate of 6 1-4 cents per month in advance: it being understood that no more than one volume shall be had in the possession of the individual at the same time. Resolved, further, That the above |