Annual Report

Walker, Andrew, New-York.

Walker, Silas, Westborough, Mass.
Walker, B. H., Walkerton, Va.

Walker, H., Pontiac, Mich.

Wallace, Dea. William, Milford, N. H.

Wallace, Henry, Lexington, Ky.

Waller, Rev. John L, Louisville, Ky.
Wallis, John A., Bangor, Me.

Walsh, John, New-York.

Waiter, Rev. John P., Dover, Del
Walton, Mrs. Mary L., Washington, Mi.
Walton, Rev. Lemuel, Chesnut Hill, Pa.
Walton, Rev. Amos L., South Reading Mass.
Walton, Ainos L., South Reading, Mass.
Ward, Rev. John C., Potsdam, N. Y.
Ward, Rev. Ephraim, Rayubam Mass.
Ward, Abram, Rumney, N. H.
Ward, Mrs. Hannah, China, Me.
Ward, Israel, Jr., Salem, Mass.
Ward, Uzal D., New York City
Ward, Mrs. Uzal D.,

Ward, William Henry,

Ward, Mine S. Amelia,

Warder, Rev. J. W., Maysville, Ky
Wardner, Rev. Chauncy, Covert, N. Y.
Wardsworth, Rev. Myron F., Ereville, N. Y.
Ware, Rev. J. Q. A., Meredith Village, N.H.
Warfield, Dr. Lloyd, Lexington, Ky.
Warner, Mrs. Eza, Troy, N. Y.
Warner, Rev. W. Clay, N. Y.

Warner, Benjamin J., Williamsburgh, N. Y.
Warner, Calvin, Troy, N. Y.

Warner, Daniel D. T., Orleans, N. Y.
Warnick, Miss Elizabeth, New-York City.
Warner, Dea. J. C., Leesville, N. Y.
Warren, Rev. John, jr., Easton, Ct.
Warren, Mrs. Mary C., New-London Ot.
Warren, Mrs. Penelope, Troy, N. Y.
Warren, Mrs. Lucinda S., Panton, Vt.
Warren, Rev. G. W., Springfield, N. Y.
Warren, Josiah, Westboro, Mass.
Warren, Rev. H. S. P., Madrid.
Warren, Rev. J. Carmel, N. Y.
Warren, Rev. Edwin R., New-London, Ct.
Warriner, Frank, Troy, N. Y.
Warriner, Rev. N., Harding, Ill.
Waterman, George, Middleboro, Mass,
Waters, Dea. Moses, Lowville, N. Y.
Waterman, Rev. Dexter, Unity, Me.
Washburn, Mrs. Emma, Albany, N. Y.
Washburn, Rev. Job, Camden, Me.
Wasburn, Rev. R. A., Union Village, N. Y.
Washburn, Henry S., Worcester, Mass.
Washington, Mrs. Eliza, Newbern, N. C.
Washington, Mrs. J. C. Kingston, N. C.
Washington, R. W., Jamestown, Ala.
Waterbury, Miss Martha, New York.
Waterbury, Rev. John H., Livingston, N. J.
Waterbury, Rev. Wm. E., Nassau, N. Y.
Waterhouse, Rev. Chas. W., Mt. Vernon,
N. Y.

Waters, Mrs. Anne E., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Waters, Rev. A., near Lebanon, Ohio.
Waters, Nathan, Lowville, N. Y.

Waters, Dea. David,

co., N. Y.

Watkins, Henry M., New-York.

Watrous, Rev. A. D.

Watrous, Mrs R., Elmira, NY
Watrous, Rev. Amos, Essex, Ct.
Watson, Rev. H. Woodman, West Acton, Mass.
Watson, Mrs. Mary B, Philadelphia.
Watson, Rev. R. Y., North Hancock, Me.
Watson, Mrs. Sarah, Springfield, Ill.
Watson, Dea. Ebenezer, East Avon, N. Y.
Watson, Wm. W. Springfield, Ill.
Watson, J. H., Florida.

Watson, Thomas, Philadelphia, Pa.
Watson, William, Philadelphia, Pa.
Watson, Lewis, Bangor, Me.
Watts, Rev. Thomas, Trenton, Ky.
Watte, William, Carmel, N. Y.
Weathers, Caswell, Lexington, Ky.
Weaver, Mrs. W. A., Groton, CL
Weaver, Rev. C. S, Voluntown, Ct.
Weaver, Rev. Philip, Bangor, Maine.
Weaver, D. L., Albany, N. Y.
Webb, Mrs. Maria, Philadelphia.
Webb, Mrs. Susan Q., Colbyville, Ky.
Webb, Mrs. Sarah W., E. Palmyra, N. Y.
Webb, Mrs. Mary, Boston, Mass.

Webb, M. Shepard,

Webb, Miss Mary,

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Wellman, Chauncey, La Grange, N. Y.
Wellslager, Jehn, New-York.

Wells, Mrs. Rufus, North Adams, Mass.
Weils, William, Princeton, Ill.
Wells, James, Kingston, NY.

Wells, Rev. Justus W., Edmeston Centre,
N. Y.

Wemple, Abraham A., Schenectady, N. Y.
Wender, Ambrose P., Lee, Mass.
West, Rev. Hezekiah, Mecklenburgh, N. Y
West, Joba, Brooklyn, N. Y.
West, William B., Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Westcott, Rev. Isaac, New-York.
Westcott, Rev. Edwin, Petersburg, N. Y
Weston, Rev. Henry G., Peoria, Ill.
Whaler, Harvey, Peafield, N. Y.
Wharton, Rev. Benjamin, Antrim, Ohio
Wheat, Rev. A. C., Philadelphia.
Wheaton, J. B., Colurabus, Ohio.
Wheaton, Mrs. E M., Columbus, Ohio.
Wheaten, Charles H., Homer, N. Y.
Whedder, Mrs. Mary Ann G., Canaan, N. H.
Wheeler, Mrs. E. H, San Francisco, Cal.
•Wheeler, Mrs. Huldah B

Wheeler, Mrs. Mary E., Randolph, Mass.
Wheeler, Rev. Benj-, Piastow, N. H.
Wheeler, Rev. O. C., Sacramento, Cal,
Wheeler, Rev. Chas. Pruntytown, Va.
Wheeler, Jonathan, Athol, Mass.
Wheeler, Samuel A, Fitchburg, Mass.
Wheeler, Samuel, Eastport, Me.
Wheeler, James P.,

Wheeler, Jesse, Watertown, Mass.
Wheelock, Adam, Mendon, Mass.
Wheelock, Dea., Dwight, Mass.
Whidden, Mrs. Mary-Ann G., Canaan, N. H.
Wheldon, Rev. Wm., Washington, Mis
Whipple, Stephen, New Boston, N. H.
Whipple Mrs. Phebe, Providence, R. I.
Whipple, John G., New-York.
Whipple, Ithamar, M'Laur, N. Y.
Whipple, Otis, Utica, N. Y.
Whitcombs, Mrs. Sarah, Littleton, Mass.
Whitehead, Rev. Wm., Philadelphia, Pa.
Whitehead, James M., New York,
Whitehead, Mrs. Emeline V., New-York.
White, Mrs. Sarah E., Philadelphia, Pa.
White, Mrs. Sarah F., Brooklyn, N. Y.
White, Mrs. Roxanna, Charlestown, Mass.
White, Mrs. H., Mount Holly, Vt.
White, Mrs. Malvina A., Sheldon, Vt.
White, Rev. John S., Hartford, Ct.
White, Rev. Samuel, Staten Island, N. Y.
White, Rev, E. J., Damariscotta, Me.
White, Rev. S., Chillicothe, Ohio.
White, Rev. John B, Forrestville, N. C.
White, Rev. Benj, Clark's P. O., Ohio.
White, Mrs. Mary Ano, Bangor, Mr.
White, Dea. Joseph, Winchenden, Mass.
White, John, Pittsburg, Pa.
White, Joseph C., Bauger, Me.
White, Harvey, Mount Holly, Vt.
White, Samuel. Genoa, Christian Co., Ky.
White, Robert H., New-Orleans, La.
White, William A., Boston, Mass.
White, Dea. Samuel, Bordentown, N. J.
White, Hiram, Troy, N. Y.
White, Moses, Cleaveland, Ohio.
White, C. J., Princeton, Ky.
White, Dea, Samuel, Groton, Mass.
White, Daniel, Charlestown, Mass.
White, Calvin, Highgate, Vt.
White, Jessie M., Albany, N. Y.
White, Ezra, White Creek, N. Y.
White, John, New Rochford, Ve
Whiteman, Horace.
Whitford, William, Addison, Vt.
Whitfield, N. B. Pea. Ridge, Tenn.
Whitfield, Williara, Addison, Vt.
Whiting, Rev. Niles, Bloomfield, Ct
Whitman, Spooner, Belvidere, IL.

Whitman, Rev. Seth S., Belvidere, Il.
Whitman, Che. S., Belvidere, Ill.
Whitman, Hiram,

Whitman, Rev. Peleg Spencer, Belvidere, Ill.
Whitman, Asa, Windham, Vi.
Whitman, John, Halifax, N. S.
Whitman, Thomas S., Halifax, N. S.
Whitmore, Luther, New-York.
Whitney, Mrs. Raymond, Bridgeport, Ct.
Whitney, Miss M. A., Westminster, Mass.
Whitney, Bennett, Bridgeport, Ct.
Whitney, John V., Honesdale, Pa.
Whitney, Raymond, North Fairfield, Ohio.
Whitney, Jobn, Westminster, Mass.
Whitney, Chas. T., St. Paul, Minnesota.
Whittemore, A. F., Essex, Ct.
Whitmore, James, Framingham, Mass.
Whitten, Susan D., Kingston, Mass.
Whittier, Leonard, Haverhill, Mass.

Whitsitt, Rev. James, Nashville, Tenn.
Wiberg, Anders, Sweden.
Wickwire, Mrs. Sibyl, Hamilton, N. Y.
Wickham, Alvau, Binghamton, N. Y.
Wiggin, Rev. H. B., Russelville, Ky.
Wiggin, Pierce L., Salem, Mass.
Wight, Harris, Charlemont, Mass.
Wight, L. B., New-York.

Wightman, Rev. Palmer G., East Lyme, Ct.
Wightman, W. D., Camden, N. Y.
Wilbur, Curtis, Troy, N. Y.
Wilbur, Henry R., Boston, Mass.
Wilcox, Abram, Shelburn Falls, Mass.
Wilcox, Daniel, Newport, Mass.
Wilcox, Rev. J. F., Trenton, N. J.

Wilcox, Apollos B, Jersey City, N. J.
Wilcox, T., Oneida co., N. Y.
Wilcox, William S., Adrian, Mich.
Wilensen, Rer. A., Wilseyville, N. Y.
Wld. Rev. Znas P, Billerica, Mass.
Wilder, Thomas, Lake Village, N. H.
Wilder, Rev. Siduey, Springbeki, N. I.
Wilder, Rev. John, Canton, NY.
Wiley, James T., Half Moon, N. Y.
White, Rev. Fielding Rocheport, Mo.
Wilkins, Rev. Andrew, Rose Valley, N. Y.
Wilkins, Rev. Stephen, New-York.
Wilkins, Rev. J. B., Hoosick, N. Y.
Wilkins, Rev. 8. B., Society Hill, S. C.
Wians, J. C., Bowling Green, Ky.
Wilkinson, James G. Ö., Aiken, S. C.
Wilks, Rev. Thomas, New-York.
Willard, Preston G., Grafton, Mase
Willard, Win B., Harvard, Masa,
Willard, Mrs. Levi, Keene, N. H.
Willard, Rev. Bag., Wilbraham, Mass.
Willard, Rev. F. A.. South Daavers, Man,
Willard, Miranda C., Lynn, Mass.
Willard, Rey, Chas, M., Harvard, Mass.
Willard, Mrs. M. G., Lancaster, Mass.

Willard, R., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Willard, Levi, Keene, N. HI.

Willett, James C., New-York.

Willet, Rev. Charles, New-Londen, CL

Willett, Mrs, Candace C.,

Willett, Mise Sarah, New-York.
Williams, Mr. C. M. J., New-York.
Williams, Mrs. Polly M., Bockport, Clev
P. O., Ohio,

Williams, Da. Robert, Freedom, N. Y.
Williams, Miss C. S., Fayettev ile, N. C
Williams, Mrs. Loasa, Essex, Ct.
Wilitaras. Merey, Goshen, Mass.
Williams, Miss O. T., Asteld, Mass.
Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth, New-York.

Williams, Rev. Albert, Savannah, Ga.

Williams. Rev. Alvin P., Liberty, Ma.
Williams, Rev. Calvin C, Serth East, N, Y.
Wilhams, Fidson, Westmoreland, N. Y.
Williams, Rev. Day.d. Harrisburg, Pa.
Williame, Rev. G.bbon, Indiana.
Williams, Rev. Robert, Part Rəval, Tenn.
Williams, R. v. John G., Nanafalia, Ala.
Williams, Rev. Stephen, Nanafalia Ala.
Williams, J. M., Fairvew, Todd. Co., Ky.
Williams, Rev. N. M, Somerville, Mass.
Will ame, Rev. Samuel, Pittsburgh, Pa.
•W::ams, Rev. Nathaniel W., Saco, Me.
Williams, Walter 8, Hartford, C1,
Williams, Lydia Anna, Nerth Adams, Mass
Williams, Elnathan, Sakeville, N. Y.
Williams, Rev. Calvin, Norwich, CL.

Withams, Russell H, Westmereined, X. Y.
Wiliams, Rev. J. D., Wetumpka, Ala.
Williams, Richard P, Essex, CL.

Williams, Francis W.,

Williams, Era L.,

Williams, Etward C.,

Willams, Edward, Trenton, N. J. Williams, Rev. James, Rockville, Me.

Williams, D. J., Versailles, Ky.
Williams, Benjamin B. Essex, Ct.
Williams, Amos, Carien, Pa.
Williams, William, New-York.

Willams, Jacob B, Nanafalia, Ala.
Williams, Dea. Samuel, Albion, N. Y.
Willingham. Thomas, Lawtonville, S. C.
Willis, Mrs. Ann Maria, Sing S.ng, N. Y.
Willis, Rev. Samu 1 B., Pine Plains, N. Y.
Willis, Dea. A. H., Philadelphia, Fa
Willsey, Jacob, Willseyville, N. Y.
Willoughby, Rev. Bliss C., Stockton, N. Y.
Willis, Rev. Samuel, New-York.

Wilmarth, Mrs. Susan, Addison, Vt.

Wilmarth, George, Addison, Vt.

Wilson, Robert, Rochester, S. Y.

Wilson, Mrs. Angeline A., Columbia, Mo.

Wilson, Hugh W, Washington, Pa.

Wilson, Mrs Caroline, New-York.

Wilson, Mre. Eleurs K., Damariscetta, Me.

Wilson, Mrs Harriet, Newark, N. J.
Wilson, Miss Henrietta, Newark, N. J.
Wilson, Mrs. Sarah M., New-York-
Wilson, Miss Sarab Maria, New-York.
Wilson, Mrs. H. Maria, Newark, N, J.
Wilson, Mrs. Theresa, Bridgeton, N. J.
Wilson, Garret, Sandy Ridge, N, J.
Wilson, Mrs. F. N., Catskill, N. Y.
Wilson, Miss Emeline B., Catskill, N. Y
Wilson, Thomas, Wayne, Me.
Wilson, Rev. R. J., Stenington* Ct.
Wilson, Mrs. Virginia A. Baltmare, M4.
Wilson, Rev. Adam, D. D., Paris, Me.
Wilson, Rev. Jonathan, Jamestown, N. Y.
Wilson, Rev. Charles E., Bridgeton, X. J.
Wilson, Rev. J. D., Pistt City, Ma
Wilson, Thomas, Carmel, New York.
Wilson, Rev. Wm. V, Middleton, S. J.
Wilson, Caroline B., Newark, N. J.
Wilson, Rev. James, Baltimore, Md.
Wilson, James, New-York.

Winchell, Willis, New Britain, Ct.

Winchell, Mrs. Lydia L., Pine Plains, N. Y.
Winchell, Aaron E.,
Winchester, Mrs. Jane E., New Haven, Ct.
Winegard, Solomon, Westerlo, N. Y.
Winegard, N., Westerlo, N. Y.

Winegar, Rev. R., Jr., Rensselaerville, N. Y.
Wines, Rev. William H., Boston, Mass.
Wing, Albert, Albany, N. Y.

Wing, Mrs. F. K., Sillwater, N. Y.
Wingate, William, Darlington, S. C.
Winslow, Rev. O., D.D., Leamington, Eng'd.
Winslow, Dea., Philander.
Winslow, Dea., Isaac, Nobleboro, Me.
Winn, Nathan, jr., Middletown, Vt.
Winsor, Miss Susan J., Providence, R. I.
Winter, Rev. Thomas, Leverington, Pa.
Winter, Rev. John, Wheeling. Va.
Winterton, William, New-York.
Winterton, Samuel,

Wiseman, Rev. J., Castalia Springs, Tenn.
Wisner, Reuben P., Mount Morris, N.Y.
Wisner, Mrs. Ellen M., Mount Morris, N. Y.
Wisner, Chs. H., Mount Morris, N. Y.
Wisner, Henry C.. Mount Morris, N. Y.
Witt, Stillman, Cleveland, Ohio.
Wittington, Rev. Wm. H., Versailles, Ky.
Wolf, Mrs. Susan, Philadelphia.
Wood, Rev. Israel, Cuttingsville, Vt.
Wood, Ambrose, Albion, N. Y.
Wood, Stephen, Stillwater, N. Y.
Wood, Rev. J. E., Tewksbury, Mass.
Wood, Sylvanus, Woburn, Mass.
Wood, Rev. N. N., D.D., Upper Alton, Ill.
Wood, Rev. N. Milton, Waterville, Me.
Wood, Mrs. Caroline L, Waterville, Me.

Wood, Rev. N., Forrestville, N. Y.
Wood, Rev. Elas G., Ontario, N. Y.
Wood, Ephraim, Camden, Me.
Wood, George, Springfield, III.
Woodbury, Rev. John, Lynn, Mass.
Woodbury, Rev. Isaac, Manchester, N. H.
Wooden, Rev. Peter, Central Square, NY.
Woodhouse, Acheson, Alleghany City, Pa.
Woodman, Mrs Sarah, Cornville, Me.
Woodman, Rev. Samuel, Cornville, Me.
•Woodman, Joshua, Cornville, Me.
Woodman, Edwin, Charlestown, Mass.
Woodruff, Rev. W. D., Washington, Ohio.
Woodruff, Beth, New-Albany, la.
Woodruff, Halsey, Albany, N. Y.
Woodruff, D. A., Fredonia, N. Y.
Woodruff, H. A., Galesville, N, Y.
Woods, Mrs. Mary E., New-York.
Woods, James, New-York.
Woodward, D. W., Franklindale, N. Y.
Woodward, Mrs. Eliza, Penfield, N. Y.
Woodward, Rev. Jonas, Penfield, N. Y.
Woolfolk, Pichegru, Bowling Green, Va.
Woolsey, Mrs.Susan P., Norwalk, Ct.
Woolsey, Miss Susan Francis, "
Woolston, Mrs. Kesiah, Vincentown, N. J.
Wooster, Mrs. Jane E., Essex, Ct.
Wooster, Henry C,. Essex, Ct.
Worden, Rev. J. B., Jackson, Pa.
Work, Rev. Perly, Sheboygan, Wis.
Worth, Rev. E. Fisherville, N. H.
•Worthington, Alfred W., Springfield, Mass
Wright, Mrs. Julia A., Newark, N. J.
Wright, Mrs. Mary Ann, New-York.
Wright, Rev. David, Hartford, Ct.
Wright, Mrs. Abigail,

Wright, Rev. Lyman, Fayetteville, N. Y.
Wright, Rev. Jehiel K., Cornwall, Vt.
Wright, Rev. Stephen, Ticonderoga, N. Y.
Wright, Enoch, Bustleton, Pa.
Wright, Noah E., Burlington, N. J.
Wright, Leland, Fayette, Mo.
Wright, Reuben, Ballston Spa, N. Y.
Wright, William, New-York.

Wyckoff, Mrs. Wm. H., New-York.
Wyckoff, Mrs. Elizabeth, Weedsport, N. Y.
Wyckoff, Rev. Cornelius, Weedsport, N. Y.
Wyckoff, Peter, Brocklyn, N. Y.
Wyckoff, J. N., New-York.

Wyckoff, William G., Middletown, N. J.
Wyckoff, Mrs. W. G., Middletown, N. J.
Wyckoff, Mrs. Julia, New Nork City.
Wynn, Mrs, Sarah S., Millville, N. J.
Yablonski, Henry, Bridgeport, Ct.
Yale, Dea. Stephen, Guilford, N. Y.
Yale, Dea. Uriah, Guilford, N. Y.
Yates, Warner M., Columbia, Tenn.
Yerkes, Mrs. S. E. Hollidaysburgh, Pa.
Yerkes, Rev. D. J.,
Youmans, William, New-York.
Young, Rev. John, Maysville, Ky.
Young, Rev. George, Hightstown, N. J.
Young, Rev. Robert F., Salem, N. J.
Young, Gabriel, Hightetown, N. J.
Young, Nathan, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Young, T. T., Columbus, Miss.
Young, Samuel, Achor, O.
Young, John C., New-York.
Young, W. D., Versailles, Ky.
Young, Jos, W., Stamford, Ct.
Youngs, W. W., Stamford, CL

ADDRESS OF D. A. BOKEE,

IN SECONDING THE MOTION TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT.

MR. PRESIDENT :—I second most cheerfully the Resolution which has just been offered for the consideration of the Society—and perhaps, Sir, I would be but answering the wishes of its members, as well as your own, did I content myself in so doing, without occupying any portion of your time.

But, Sir, having listened with deep interest to the Report of your Financial Officer, and realizing the important bearing which that Report has upon your general interests and operations, I trust I may stand excused, if I employ but a moment, in giving utterance to one or two thoughts which on the instant suggest themselves to my mind.

I shall not attempt, Sir, to speak of the importance of the great enterprise in which this Society is engaged:-You feel it,-all the Brethren now here manifest their interest in it by their presence, and many who are prevented from attending, are not only offering up their prayers for it, but are teaching their children to sing

"My Bible! 'tis a book divine,

Where heav'nly truth and mercy shine,

And wisdom speaks in every line,

And speaks to me."—

Sir, it is for others, if they so please, to contrast the importance of either the Bible, Missionary, Tract or other religious objects which engage the attention of the Christian community; I am satisfied for myself, to acknowledge, that while I feel the obligation to sustain all, I give the preeminence to the Bible cause--and yet, I fear, that with me, there are too many, who, while acknowledging the duty, are only too remiss in their efforts to support and maintain it.

You, Sir, had the satisfaction of hearing, as well as many others of us, the eloquent discourse of the good brother who delivered the Annual Sermon before this Society on Sabbath evening last past; and I cannot doubt but all agreed to the truth then proclaimed, that if God in his abounding love and infinite mercy, gave man that intellect and that genius which enables him to explore, I might say, hidden mysteries, and that, if in the exercise of that intellect and genius, the discovery has been made of the mode and manner of manufacturing paper and ink, and the making of, and the use of the type, it was "that in the ages to come, He might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness towards us, through Christ Jesus." But while such was the glorious purpose of God,-with that purpose who can doubt but He intended to impose deep and lasting obligations upon all the followers of the Saviour. If to them he committed His Oracles, it was a bestowment of honor, which if rightly appreciated, would induce the abandonment of father and mother, wife and children, houses and lands, that that great purpose might be fulfilled, even by such weak instrumentalities.

It might not be unprofitable, Sir, to go into an examination of the means which have been employed in the translation, publication, and circulation of the Word of God, with a view of ascertaining whether we have met all the requirements of His law, and if not, what it becomes us as members of Christ's visible Church, to do for the future. But I have already taken up too much of your time, and will only refer to your monetary account.

There is in it, Sir, much to be thankful for-much to encourage us in future effort; but then again, there is in it evidence that we have not met to its fullest extent our obligations-that we have not done our whole duty.

The Report, if I understand it, shows, that with the exception of the preceding year, more money has been received in our Treasury than in any previous one, amounting to nearly $60,000; an amount exceeding by $15,000 former contributions, and which proves the increasing interest felt for the cause, and for which we should be grateful and give thanks to the Giver of every good gift. But the fact is not to be disguised, that of this $60,000 some $19,000 was contributed towards paying for the Bible House; thus leaving a less sum for the general purposes of the Society than we had hoped to have received during the year. Therefore it is, Sir, that I say we have not lived up to the line of duty, or fully met our obligations. Under these circumstances, may I not be excused for thus occupying your time, and in my own feeble way urge upon all, present or absent, to make renewed and additional effort to provide the means for the dissemination of the "glorious Gospel of the blessed God."

We have now under consideration the question, whether or not a corps of colporteurs should be employed to circulate the Bible in every part of our highly-favored land; a question which I hope will

be decided in the affirmative; but if so decided, it will involve the Society in large additional expense, and require greater exertion to procure the requisite means.

I regret, Sir, that I was called upon at so late a moment and so unexpectedly to discharge this duty, and that I am possessed of so little ability to enforce the claim of the Society upon the liberality and active cooperation of its friends; but if what I have so feebly said shall determine, even though it be but a few of those who now hear me, to devote themselves to greater effort and exertion in behalf of the noble cause in which we are engaged, then I shall not have spoken in vain, and the knowledge of that fact will hereafter be to me a source of joy and rejoicing.

I hope, Sir, the Resolution will be adopted,

ADDRESS

OF REV. L. NORMANDEAU, OF CANADA.

It is only when I am constrained that I speak English, particularly in public, so difficult is it for me to render my thoughts in that language. But in this circumstance, the motive which actuates me is so strong, and acts so mildly, so sweetly, that I feel it will be a comparatively easy task for me to address you.

The fact is, that I am a member of the Grande Ligne Mission; and for several years the American and Foreign Bible Society has been helping us in spreading the gospel amongst my own benighted people, the French Canadians. Then the feeling of gratitude that compels me at this moment; and I am happy, truly happy, Sir, to have this opportunity to present to the Bible Society the warmest and sincerest thanks of the Grande Ligne Mission for the good they have done in Canada.

O! how precious, how powerful the Bible is! Friends, you know its power on the mind and on the intellect. If the people of the United States is the first nation of the New World (I had almost said of the world), it is owing to the Bible. Now, Lower Canada is far behind you; but let us go forward in our great and good work, and, by the grace of God, before many years my country will have nothing to envy in yours.

Allow me, Sir, to state some two or three facts which will show the influence of the Word of God in Canada.

A hundred years ago, when the Acadians were compelled by the British soldiers to leave their country, one of those unhappy families went to Connecticut, and there remained for several years. During their residence in that State, some benevolent person gave them a French Bible, which was not much read, except by one or two daughters. There being no priest at that time near them, they thought it their duty to seek a Catholic country, and they emigrated to Canada. The Bible followed them there, and became the exclusive property of one of the daughters, who continued to read it and to love it more and more. When Madame Feller and Mr. Roussy arrived in Canada, they were soon introduced into her family; and at their first interview they spoke to her about the truths of the gospel. "Oh!" said she, "I know that all you say is true. I am not a Roman Catholic; I cannot be one. Oh! how glad I am of your coming!" Immediately she declared openly that she renounced the Romish Church; and in a few months all her numerous family, children and grand-children, were attentive hearers of the preaching of the gospel. This was the beginning of the Grande Ligne Mission, which God has blessed so evidently till now.

Another fact: It is the good practice of the agents of the Hudson Bay Company to give the Bible to their men. One of these, a French Canadian, after having travelled many years, came to settle on a small farm in Canada. His Bible remained with him, and he read it constantly and attentively, never going to the Romish Church. At last he died, and his son inherited his property and his Bible, which was secluded in the dust in a corner, he not knowing how to read. But in the course of time he had children who learned to read. The oldest, a daughter, from time to time took the Bible and perused it. One day she came to her father, the Bible in her hand. "Father," said she, “ I will go no more to confess my sins to the priest; he has no power to pardon me." "Why, daughter, what do you say? Where have you found that? In this book-the Bible? It is a very good book; your grandfather read it very much, and he told me often that it was true and much opposed to the priest's sayings: read it to me. Here it is: Who can forgive sins but God only? Astonishing! perhaps it is so."

Another day she came again. "Father, I will pray to the Saints no more; we have but one Mediator, who is Christ Jesus." "It is reasonable," said the father; "Jesus is more powerful than the

Saints." And so they went from truth to truth. At the same time they had conversations with one of their neighbors, who also became enlightened-so much so, that hearing of the Grande Ligne Missionaries, they sent some one to beg them to come and preach the gospel. Mr. Roussy went, and talked with them, and explained the designs of God in the work of redemption. Some of them were convinced of their sinfulness and believed in the Saviour. Such was the beginning of the St. Pic Station, one of the most important in our field.

In 1888, the prisons in Canada were full of patriots. Some of them were condemned to death. Some Christians visited the prisoners, and distributed among them a great number of Testaments. After they were set at liberty, many of them kept their Testaments, which had been their consolation in prison, and continued to read the Word of God. Last winter, one of our colporteurs went to a place at some distance from Grande Ligne, and entered a house, where, according to his custom, he spoke about the gospel. "Sir," said the father of the family, "what you are saying is not new to us. We have read it for a long time. We have the Testament; and not only my family, but a great many others. Sir, you are welcome here-call often-we are as Protestant as you, but we fear to avow it openly. But come and see us, and we will talk together." This furnishes a new opening; and we have good reason to hope that before long it will be an interesting part of our field.

These are a few of a great number of facts, which show, in a very striking way, the great power of the Bible. Everywhere we have an opening we find that the Bible has preceded us. Almost in every case it prepares the way for our colporteurs in opening the eyes and the hearts.

But, Sir, do not believe that all is smooth in our way. Oh! no. Sometimes when a colporteur has been visiting from house to house, selling or giving the New Testament, the priest follows him, and takes back almost all of them: afterwards he makes a pile of them and puts the fire to it, joyous and satisfied, only sorry not to have the power to put two or three heretics on the top of the pile.

Last year, one of our young men being on a tour of colportage, was reading the Word of God in one of our Protestant families, when suddenly the door was broken open, and some ten men, with faces blackened, entered, having heavy cudgels in their hands, and after having blown out the light, fell upon the inmates; and having used freely their arms for some minutes, they left them with their heads cut and covered with blood. But hear: the father of the family, an old man, having sworn that he had recognized two of them, was accused of perjury; and the poor man, sick and almost dead, was carried like a dog to the prison at Montreal, where he remained until bailed out by his friends, praising God that he had been judged worthy to suffer for the good cause.

These persecutions, and many others similar, show, also, the great power of the Bible. The priests fear that book, and they exert all their influence against it. But let them do what they can, the Bible will prevail, and before long, by the blessing of God, it will be received and read all over Canada.

ADDRESS

OF THE REV. THOMAS L. DAVIDSON, OF BRANTFORD, CANADA WEST.

Delivered before the American and Foreign Bible Society, in Brooklyn, New York, May 8th, 1855. MR. PRESIDENT:-It is with no ordinary feelings that I rise upon the present important and deeply interesting occasion, to move the following resolution:

Resolved, That the present is an eventful period in the history of our world, and one which calls upon the friends of religious and political freedom, and Bible Christianity, (in language not to be misunderstood,) to exert all their energies, and call into requisition every available instrumentality, in order to multiply and circulate faithful translations of the Word of God in those countries which are opening to receive them, especially as by this means, accompanied by the Divine blessing, paganism, Islamism, and Popery, will be effectually overthrown; despotism destroyed, error eradicated, moral darkness dispelled, and men everywhere be brought to rejoice in the light and liberty of the glorious Gospel of the blessed God.

I frankly confess to you, Sir, and the friends of the Bible who are here convened, the deep sense which I entertain of my inability to do justice to the resolution which I have just read; and yet I should do an injustice both to myself and to those who hear me, were I not to say, that I feel myself

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