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inatmoA iwny “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 l "i ‘o WlsSWppßw>, ccjntjr ■-• -<V^yKA 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-