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“sitipily; and, Hewed fie ni* name, bis work
■dll goes on. Some more are now ready
for (he Church; and convictions of sin still
exist through the settlement. One thing I
would remark. It has been observed by
several, that no revival h 9 produced more
clear-taught subjects, or persons more firm
ly established io the covenant of redemp
tion and vital religion.
“Elder Henry Chambers is the only or.
dained preacher that supplies us in lieu of
a pastor. Two licensed preachers visit us
when they can get the opportunity, viz:
brother Shoemaker and brother Dougherty.
We have a hope that some young preach
ers may be produced by the Church. v
Presbyterian mission at Emraaus,
os respects the school, goes on prosperous
ly. It is about four miles from our Church.
The Methodists increase rapidly here. I
caonot learn that this revival is goiog on in
other Chnrches, especially of our denomin
ation, but it is immediately in our own neigh
bourhood. Notwithstanding, I have heard
of several of our Churches on the gaining
band.”
Georgia and South Carolina.
A letter from a brother in Columbia coun
ty, to the Agent of the Convention, contains
the following particulars: “ Religion is ra
ther prospering. Many are added Twelve
or more at Augusta, Georgia; 30 or 40 at
Republican, South Carolina. Several youDg
preachers of acceptance are engaged.
The last meeting at Old Kinkee, was a sea
son of tenderness. Who can tell but the
set time to favour Zion is not far distant?
Lcr>! Jesu“, hasten it.”
Vermont.
We have been favoured with the follow
ing letter from the Rev. Silas DavidsOD, of
Waterford, Vermont It is addressed to
the Agent of the Convention:
“The number of our preachers in this
region at present, is small. We have abnn
dant reason to pray the Lord of the harvest
to seod forth labourers into this part of his
vineyard* But, although we are not favour
ed wiih a competent number of preachers,
the Lord has not left us without witnessing
to os that be is good; for he is visitiug some
Churches in this Association with refresh
ing showers of grace. I have of late visit
ed the towns of Coventry, Newport, and
Derby, in each of which there is a gracious
work. ■
“In the town of Newport, which is on
the west side of the Memphramagog Lake,
in about 40 families there are but few who
have nut been (he subjects of the reforma
tion.
“ In the town of Derby, on the east side
of the lake, the work commenced in the
month of December. There is a Baptist
minister in this place and a small Church.
The work here is wonderful. The first
men to the town were some of the first that
were brought to a knowledge of Ibe truth.
I attended a meeting in that place one
evening, in a private house, where I should
judge there were 200 people; many of
whom were hoping in the mercy of God,
and others under solemn conviction for 9tn.
There appeared nothing of enthusiasm, but
perfect order; although many expressed
their feelings. 4 wa9 led to say that the
Lord has done great things for us, whereof
we are glad. How many there are who en
tertain a hope, I have not ascertained.
None had come forward to make profession;
but I think there will be some soon.
“ In the (own of Coventry, the work had
but just commenced. There were about
ten or twelve, who had entertained a hope,
and many were under deep concern. Our
Association met here last June. There
have been some tokens of a reformation ev
er since; but nothing realized till of late.
Elder John Ide is the pastor of the Baptist
Church in this town ; bis family have shared
largely io the work. Four of his children
ere hopefully converted. One of them, bis
oldest son, is a young man of very promis
ing talents. We hope the Lord is calling
into the ministry some of our young breth
ren in this region.
“ There is nothing special in any other
place m this quarter, at present. We hope
the Lord will continue bis work, and cause
it to spread, until all our churches shall re
joice in the salvation of the Redeemer.”
MISSIONARIES TO BURMAH.
At thfe monthly prayer meeting of the
Baptist Chnrches in Boston, held on the 4lh
ios'ant, in the meeting bouse of the Rev.
Dr Baldwin, the services were rendered
peculiarly interesting by the presence of
Mr. and Mrs. Boardman, who are engaged
as missionaries to Burmah. After several
appropriate prayers, Dr. Baldwin requested
bro'ber Boardman to state tbe reasons that
induced him to engage in the work of dis
seminating tbe blessed truths of the Gospel
among the heathen. Mr. Boardman then
detailed, in a lucid and very satisfactory
manner, the considerations that urged him
to forego tbe comforts and privileges of
home, to proclaim to-perishing heathen, in a
distant land, tbe riches of redeeming grace.
In the course of his remarks, he said, that,
when be entered Waterville College, be
was the first student admitted who had not
been considered hopefully pious. The
knowledge of this fact made a deep impres
sion oo the minds of bit fellow students, and
they, without hi* being acquainted! there
with, solemnly engaged to each olh4r, that
they would remember his case in their dai
ly supplications to God. Their prayers
were graciously answered. He became
speedily solicitous respecting his eternal
welfare ; and, in six months, he trusted that
he had a well grounded hope in Him who
died for (he guilty. One of his first suppli
cations, after he became anew creature,
was, that God wyould in some way reodei
him useful; and without having in view any
particular way by which he might be bene
ficial to his fellow sinners, this seemed to
be his prevailing request. That it was his
duty to go amongst those who are ignorant
of God and the Gospel of his Son, he fell
satisfied. Indeed, he considered his call to
(his service as distinctly anJ visibly marked,
as bis translation from the darkoess of na
ture into Jhe light of God's countenance.
He adverted, in a very tender manner, to
some peculiar indications of Providence;
especially to the manner in which his pa
rents received Ihe knowledge of his deter
initiation. Their remark was, “It has long
been our desire to do something for tbe mis
sion ; Hnd if God will accept our son, we
make the surrender withjcheerfulness.”
On the sih instant, Mt and Mrs. Board
mao left Boslod for Philadelphia, whence
they expect to sail for Calcutta in the course
of a few days.— Col. Star. \
From Foster's Essays.
ATHEISM REFUTED
Tbe scriptures inform us, thal “ the fool
hath said in his heart, there is ho God.”
The following thoughts on the |ivine ex
istence are pertinent and unanijwerable,
and well prove the sentiment of the sacred
text. I
“The wonder then toms on tbe great
process, by which a man could grokr to the
immense intelligence that can knpw that
there is no God. What age 9 a(d whai
lights are requisite for this attainment!
This intelligence involves the viiry attri
butes of divinity while a God is denied. For
unless Ihis man is omnipresent, unless he is
at this moment in every place in'tbe uni
verse, he cannot know but there may be
in some place manifestations of a deity by
which even he would be overpowered. If be
does not kuow absolutely every spent in
the universe, Ihe one that h? does not know
1 may be God. If he is not himself the chief
agent in the universe, and does 00l know’
what is so, that which is so may be God. If
he i9 not in absolute possession of all tbe
propositions that constitute universal truth,
the one which he wants may be, that there
is a God. If he cannot with certainty assign
the cause of all that he perceives to exist,
that cause may he a God. if he does not
know every thing that has been done in
Ihe immeasurable ages that are past, some
things may have been done by a God.
Thus, unless he knows all things, that is,
precludes another deity by being one him
self, he cannot know that the being whose
existence he rejects, does not exist. But
he must know that he does not exist, else
he deserves equal contempt and compas
sion for tbe temerity with which he firmly
avows his rejection, and acts accordingly.
And yet a man of ordinary age and intelli
gence may present himself to you with the
avowal of being thus distinguished from the
crowd; and if he would describe Ihe man
ner in which be has attained this eminence,
yon would feel a melancholy interest in
contemplating that process of which the
result i9 so portentous ”
A DEATH BED.
Perhaps there is oo place more replete
with instruction than the chamber of a dy
ing man. His emaciated form, his pale &
ghastly features, his quivering lips and ex
piring groan, tell us, in language oot to be
forgotten, Dust we are, and unto dust we
must return. The unavailing solicitude of
friendship, and the ineffectual efforts of hu
man skill, to soothe the distress of tbe body
or detain the departing spirit, assure us,
that there are circumstances, in which this
world, with all it possesses, can neither re
lieve nor cheer; and bid us look for com
fort in these scenes of adversity, not to an
arm of flesh, but to the arm of Jehovah.
The last word9f the dying man too, reach
our hearts, and ring in our ears, long after
the lipg which uttered them have moulder
ed to clay. Whatever may have been
thought of bis professions while in health
he speaks with an epmhasis now, which
unbelief cannot resigt. However he may
have trifled with death and with the powers
that made him, he now feels that it is a
fearful thing to fall into tbe hands of the
living God. There has been, here and
there, an individual, whose heart has be
come so hard and whose conscience so
seared, by a long continued course of open
and gross transgression, that he has met
death with little alarm. But, where any
sensibility to eternal things remains, it is
awakened on tbe bed of death. A retiring
world, and an opening enternity, dart upon
Ihe mind, in flashes so vivid, that ail mo
tives for disguise and deception are forgot
ten—the heart is laid open—and the tongue
testifies to the truth- The man, who has
based his hopes upon the Bibje, remains
; unshaken, and seals his sincerity with his
j dying breath. And the man who has scof
fed at
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too that his h<jws\rl%o betTerTnainr
spider’s neb. How %cWlent, bow invalu
able does religion appear in this trying mo
ment; and what irresistible evidence is
presented, of it reality and its power. Who
can set? (he humble, devout Christian, ap
proaching the gloomy mansions of the dead
with no terror, no dismay—bearing the
pangs of dissolving nature with patience
and submission, and breathing put, in the
last struggle, “ O death, where is thy sting,”
“ Lord Jesus, receive my spirit,” and not
feel that religion is a blessed reality—and
not wish that he may die the death of the
righteous, and his last end be like his ? Or
who can turn from this scene, to the death
bed of a sinner, and hear him confess hi
guilt—warn others to avoid his path—tieg
for a moment more of life—and exclaim,
as he sinks away, “Oh! the dreadfulness
of hell and damnation,” and not cease to
doubt—cease to oppose—melt into peni
leuce and submission, and lay hold on
the hope set before him in the gospel.
We have been led to these reflections by
the circumstances of a death in the western
part of Connecticut, which have recently
been related to us. A man of about sixty
five years of age, in respectable rank, as tr
property and education, had long been op
posed to religion. He paid no regard to
the publtck worship of God ; and, not salts
fled with this, would olten throw obstacU;-
tn the way of his wife and children’s at
tendance. The faithful admonitions of his
affectionate companion he did not treat with
indifference, but with contempt. She per
severed in her efforts to bring him to the
wisdom of the just, until charged to take
care of her own soul, and never trouble him
again about his. The visit and exhorta
tions of a faithful minister, were treated in
the same manner; and be grew more open
and bitter in his opposition to (he kingdom
of Christ. He was visited with a violent
disease, and his physician told him he must
die. He sent for his minister, begged his
forgiveness, and deiired him to pray for
his soul. He confessed to his wife ami
children his unkindness to them, and his
guilt in rejecting and opposing the Saviour
of sinners, and begged tbeir intercession at
the throne of grace, that.his life might
he spared. His disease raged, and his an
guish of soul increased. And before three
short days had ended, he exclaimed, “ Oh !
must / die!” —and went to his last account.
Would, that every opposer of Christ
could be taught, by the scenes of a death
bed, hie danger. Would, that every man
might act, as he will wish he bad done,
when he lies down to rise no more. Let
him bring himself often to reflect on this
solemn hour, and yield obedience to the
dictates of his conscience and to the word
of God. Then may he say, in his expiring
moments, as did the father of oor country,
11 lam not afraid to die." — Zion's Herald.
COLONIZATION SOCIETY.
TO THE-PEOPLE IN THE U. STATES.
Office of the Colonization Society ,
June 27, 1825.
The board of Managers of the American
Colonization Society have the pleasure to
announce to the publick, that the late ac
counts from Liberia, by the Hunter, repre
sent their colony to be in very prosperous
circumstances. It cannot fail to gratify
the friends of this cause to learn, that the
colonists continue to enjoy excellent health,
and are highly spoken of by the Agent, as
industrious and enterprising. During the
past year, they have made very considera
ble and important improvements iD build
ing, and in clearing and enclosing land.
Their schools are also flourishing. In 9horl,
more than the most sanguine members ol
the Board had ventured to anticipate, has
been already realized. When we review
the many discouragements and difficulties,
against which we have struggled from the
very commencement of our labours, and the
almost unprecedented success which has,
notwithstanding, crowned our humble es
forts, we are animated to look forward to
the certain and complete accomplishment
of all our hopes. —Yet it is not to be deni 1
ed that we have still much to encounter.
Those who have already been sent out to
Africa are in want of many articles which
are necessary to their comfort, and almost
indispensable to their health. For a sup
ply of these articles they look to this Board,
and we have exhausted our funds. There
are hundreds more who are ready, anxious
to join their brethren iD the land of their
fathers, but we have scarce a dollar in our
treasury to furnish them the means of tran
sportation. We trust, however, that it is
necessary only to make our situation known
to an enlightened, benevolent, and liberal
publick to secure their efficient aid.jjWe
publish, therefore, our intention of sending
out early in the fall a vessel to carry emi
grants and supplies to Liberia, and apply
with confidence to our friends throughout
our country for means to accomplish our
design.
Is it necessary to add another word?
That vast advantages would result to this
country from the colonization in Africa
of the free people of colour, among us, if I
ttflurli oc event cbtodbe brought about, oo
That such a inea
i no one can now enter
tain a reasonable doubt. The experiment
has been made, and the success of it has
i exceeded eveo our warmest iiopea. A
colony is planted ib Africa, .and, when the
means are compared with the object, is
flourishing beyond example. Shall this
colony perish ? Shall this noble enterprise
be foiled ? The anniversary of our inde
pendence is at hand. Every heart is ex
ulting in the blessings which result from
our free and happy institutions. Is there
an American citizen who will not, under
these circumstances, and when the subject
is brought to his view, feel deeply for in
jured and benighted Africa? Our appeal
will not, cannot be resisted. With the ut
most confidence that we shall not be disap
pointed in our expectations, we leave our
cause with the people of the United States.
It is the cause of the Patriot, of the Philan
thropist, and of the Christian.
Donations for tbe purposes of this As9o
r.iation will be received by R. Smith,’Esq.
Washington City, Treasurer of the Board.
By order of the Society,
R. R. GURLEY, Agent, ‘
Office of the Colonization Society,)
Washington, 11th June, 1825. \
The following resolutions have been
adopted by the Board of Managers of the
American Coloni*atiq ;
Resolved, That it is expedient to despatch
a vessel with emigrants and merchandize
for the use of (he Colony, from Norfolk, on
or before the first day of September next.
Resolved, That any Society, congrega’.
tion, or individual, contributing to the funds
of this Society a sum not less than ten dol
lars, shall have the privilege of nominating
.some tree person of colour, of good char
acter and industrious habits, to whom „ pa*,
sage shall he given in the next vessel which
.-hall be despatched to Liberia.
Resolved, That all Auxiliary Societies be
requested, by publick ontice, to transmit
their funds directly to the Treasurer of the
.parent .lnsliDni<, (Richard Smith. E“q- of
Washington.) unless otherwise specially au
thorized by the Board of Managers. }
Resolved , That the Auxiliary Societies!
he respectfully invited to send Delegates to
the next annual meeting of the Society.
R. R. GURLEY,
Resident Agent.
TREATING.-
FROM THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
Extract of a letter from a gentle nos Sh
Mary's county , Md. to a friend n, this city,
“ Leonard Town, 12th Julj, 1825.
“ I will thank you to publish the enclos
ed memorial. It is worth the people’s at
tention. I have just received it, and am
glad to inform you that the ministers of the
gospel of all persuasions are actively em
ployed in suppressing this mode of election
eering. We wish it in the Intelligencer.”
We, the subscribers, inhabitants of St.
Mary’s cnnnty, Maryland,acting from a deep
conviction of the many palpable evils, which
result to society at large, from the rapidly
increasing practice of “ Publick Treating,”
in destroying its morals, by the substitution
of indolence and intemperance for industry
and virtue, and thus ruinjng the peace, and
character, and support of many whole fam
ilies; and fully seosible that the sooner a
general and harmonious effort, on the
part of the friends of publick morals, is
made, the more easily, by Divine assistance,
this growing evil will be checked, and even
tually rooted out; —do hereby pledge our sa
cred honour, we will both withhold our
own vote? from, and also will discourage
others from aiding by their suffrages, any
individual, however otherwise respectable,
who may offer as a candidate, io time to
come, for any office whatever in the gift
of tbe people, who, either personally or
through the medium of another or others,
gives a publick treat of spirituous liquor or
liquors. And, in addition , that we wilt
equally discountenance and firmly oppose eve
ry sinister evasion of this instrument.
June, 1825.
EXTRACT FROM MR. WEBSTER’S
ORATION.
The following is the beautiful apostrophe of Mr.
Webster to Gen. Lafayette, delivered at the
Bunker Hill celebration.
Sir, we are assembled to commemorate
the establishment of great poblick princi
ples of liberty, and do honour to the distin
guished dead. The occasion is too severe
fur eulogy to the living. But, ‘sir, your in
teresting relation to this country, the pe
culiar circumstances which surround you
and surround us, call on me to express the
happiness vyhieh we derive from your pre
sence and aid in the solemn commemora
tion.
Fortunate, fortunate mao! with what
measure of devotion will you not thank God,
fbr the circumstances of your extraordina
ry life! You are connected with both hem
ispheres and with (wo generations. Heav
en saw fit to ordain, that the electrick “park
of Liberty should be conducted, through
you, from the new world to the old; and
we, who are now here to perform this duly
lof patriotism* have all of us loDg ago re-