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Sedgwick, Aug. 25, 1826.

Inclosed is the sum contributed by the first Female Primary Society in Sedgwick. We regret very much that it is not in our power to send a larger sum; but small as it is, we humbly hope it will be received, as the free-will offering of cheerful givers. Our Society is not large, nor wealthy; the mite devoted to the cause of Missions, is the fruit of industry and self-denial; and we hope is accompanied with some prayers, that it may be blest to the salvation of some poor Burman or Hindoo, who is now in slavish fear and heathenish darkness, worshipping gods of their own handsmaking. May they, instead of going to the Ganges to be cleansed from pollution, be by some dear Missionary directed to and find the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world.

The amount inclosed and forwarded by Captain T. is seventeen dollars and

ten cents.

Yours with respect,

In behalf of the Society,
SALLY ALLEN, Treas.

Dea. Heman Lincoln.

E. LINCOLN, Treasurer.

REVIVALS OF RELIGION.

The friends of Christ will be gratified to learn that in several towns where there are Baptist Churches the word of the Lord has had free course and been glorified. In Beverly between thirty and forty persons have been baptized on a profession of their faith. They continue that they have passed from death unto to give the most satisfactory evidence

life. About the same number has been received into the Church at South Reading under the pastoral care of Mr. Davis. At Lowell the additions to the newly formed Baptist Church have amounted to nearly forty; and there is still in that The large accession to the church of place a pleasing attention to religion.

Christ at Haverhill deserves thankful nooccurred in each of these societies is ontice. It is sincerely hoped that what has ly a prelude of still greater blessings to be enjoyed by them.

In a letter from Rev. Asa Averill, dated, Woodville, N. Y. Aug. 18, he says, "The Lord has granted us a shower of mercy; fourteen have been added to the church since the meeting of the Association."

The following communication from Rev. John Peck, of Cazenovia, will be read with interest.

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God's goodness. I attended a meeting this week in the village, and I cannot describe the emotions of my heart, to see sinners weeping for sin and pleading for mercy, young converts rejoicing in God, and joy sparkling in the countenances of old saints. I was constrained to say it was the Lord's doings, and it was marvellous in our eyes. Pompey, Fabius, Tully, and Homer, are also sharing in the blessed work.

I attended this week the ordination of Brother Jesse Eliot from your region, a young man who graduated at Hamilton, last June, at Oneida, and it was a pleasant and interesting season. Brother Eliot is engaged as teacher and missionary at this station. The Indian school is in a prosperous state. In haste,

Yours in the bonds of the gospel, JOHN PECK. Dea. Heman Lincoln, Boston.

NEWTON THEOLOGICAL INSTI

TUTION.

The first annual examination in this Institution, took place on the 14th of September. The Board of Trustees, and a number of other individuals, were present. It was a day of deep interest, of devout gratitude, and joyous anticipation. The feelings of the friends of the institution were uttered in fervent prayer and thanks to God, by the Rev. Mr. Grafton and the Rev Dr. Bolles.

The Junior Class were examined in the Hebrew language, and on various other subjects, pertaining to Biblical Literature. The proficiency which they had made, during the year, was equally creditable to their own industry, and to the unweared assiduity of the Professor.

Essays were then read, which gave evidence of careful research, sound thought, and warm piety.

guage,

On the History of the Hebrew lanBy Thomas W. Merrill. On the Greek of the New Testament, By Seth W. Whitman. Historical Sketch of the common English version of the Bible,

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By Barnas Sears. There was no middle class, as it is hardly a year since the establishment of the Institution. But two students, who had spent the first two years of their Theological course at Andover, having been admitted here to an advanced stand

ing, and having finished the studies of the senior year, received their dismission. Their essays were;

On Preaching Christ crucified,
By Eli B. Smith.

On the connexion between a Preacher's private life and his official ministration, By John E. Weston

These essays were, in our judgment, of an uncommon value. They presented a union, which we hope will ever characterize the efforts of the students of this institution, of just views and elevated piety.

The pleasure which the exercises of the day afforded to the friends of the institution, was increased by the fact, that the Committee of Finance had succeeded in obtaining, from a few generous individuals in Boston, and its vicinity, the whole sum, about $8000, requisite to defray all the expense incurred by the purchase of the estate, and the repairs and alterations which were needed. The whole premises now belong to the Trustecs, unincumbered with debt.

The Rev. Henry J. Ripley, of Riceborough, (Geo.) was appointed Professor of Biblical Literature and Pastoral Duties. It is expected that he will remove to Newton, without delay.

The present condition of the Institution is far more prosperous than could have been expected. A full statement will soon be laid before the public, and an appeal will be made to the friends of religion, and of an enlightened ministry, for aid to enable the institution to fulfil its sole end, viz. to assist persons who have been called to the ministry in acquiring a solid and useful education.

SWITZERLAND.

Persecution still rages in Switzerland. M. A. Bost, an Evangelical Minister in Geneva, for publishing an answer to a scurrilous pamphlet, written by Mr. Cheyssiere, one of the ministers of the dominant party, has been prosecuted, and condemned to pay a fine of 500 francs (upwards of £20,) besides the costs of the trial. The money was immediately raised by subscription. In the Canton de Vaud, one of the pastors, and several other persons, have been banished, for holding separate meetings for worship; and at Bex, the Monthly Missionary Prayer Meeting has been suppressed by the Police.

FRANCE.

We are glad to hear that a Society has been formed in Paris" for the Encour agement of Sunday Schools," chiefly among the Protestant Churches.

The Religious Tract Society of Paris held its Annual Meeting April 11. Several New Tracts have been published; the numbers circulated during the past year was 127,386. Several Auxiliary Societies have been formed, and many

instances of benefit derived from the pe- || have been declined altogether FOR WANT rusal of the Tracts have been reported. OF FUNDS; that notwithstanding_these The Annual Meeting of the Paris Bi- prudent and painful refusals, the_Treasble Society took place April 12. During||urer and other members of the Committhe past year, 5735 Bibles, and 6106 tee have advanced considerable sums to Testaments have been distributed, and pay the salaries of Missionaries during thirty-nine Auxiliary and Branch Socie- the last six months, and besides the bal ties have been formed. ance owing to them, nearly £400 will be due to your agents at the end of the present quarter.

The Paris Missionary Society held its Annual Meeting, April 14, which was very numerously attended. A Mission House has been opened, and six young men are pursuing their studies, with a view to Missionary labour. The funds of the Society are at present small, but increasing, and nine Auxiliary Societies were formed during the last year.

BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY SO

CIETY IN ENGLAND.

One of the most common objections that has been urged against Foreign Missionary efforts, is, that all we can possibly do, is required at home. It unfortunately happens however that in general, those who make these objections, do nothing for the extension of the gospel either at home or abroad. And it has so happened, that those who have the most generously exerted themselves in behalf of the Heathen, have most seriously di

rected their attention to the moral and

The claims of this Institution to publick support must still rest upon the importance of the cause itself, and the adap tation of the means employed for its promotion; and that it is, under God, to Itinerant Preaching, however the ignorant may undervalue it, that we owe the conversion of the Roman world to primitive Christianity; our own freedom from the thraldom of Popery, in the suc cess of the Reformation; and the revival of Christianity in the present day, from the depression it had undergone, owing to the prevalence of infidelity and indifference; and doubtless share the benefits of these exertions are bound, by the mercies which we have received, to seek the good of others that they may be saved. Had not benevolent men devoted their property and their lives to bring the Gospel to our fathers, we might have been this evening assem

we who

sacrifices to dumb idols. And how shall others hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach except they be sent? And who so likely to send and support them as ourselves? Come, then, ye beloved disciples of the Lord Jesus, to whom you owe so much, rise above every discouragement, and be entreated to take your fuli share in the honour of bearing his cross and supporting his cause, who sacrificed his life to save you.

religious condition of their own country-bled to mingle human blood with our men. This truth holds good both in relation to the United States and to Great Britain. It is a fact, not more lamentable than true, that those who lend no aid to Foreign Missions, lend none to Domestic Missions; and the friends of the former are the only men that have hitherto organized themselves for the purpose of actively supporting the latter. We have a striking illustration of these remarks in the history of the " Baptist Home Missionary Society" in England. Such a society did not exist until the religious sympathies of that denomination had been called forth in favour of the heathen; and then, who came forward to support measures for spreading the gospel at home? The very men, yes, and they only, who had been active and untiring in providing means for the support of the christian ministry among the

heathen.

We should like to give the whole of the interesting Report of the Society above named, but we shall only present a short extract from the Lon. Bap. Mag.

Be entreated to consider that in a great measure it rests with you to determine, whether we shall fall back or press forward among the ranks of those who are hastening the coming of that kingdom, which is righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."

ORDINATIONS, &c.

ORDAINED, at Morristown, Vt. on the 5th of July last, Mr. JOEL P. HAYFORD. Introductory Prayerand Sermon, by the Rev. Alva Sabin, of Georgia: Consecrating Prayer by the Rev. Isaac Sawyer, of Bethel ;Charge by the Rev. Ezra Butler, of Waterbury; Right Hand of Fellowship by the Rev. Ephraim Butler; Prayer by the Rev. Marvin Grow; and the Benediction by the candidate. The assembly was large and the services appropriate and highly interest.

"Your Committee having pledged themselves to brevity in this Report, now hasten to a close. The substance of it amounts to this: that upwards of 100 laborious and useful Ministers of the Gospel have been assisted from your funds during the last year; that more than fifty applications from or on behalf of others equally urgent and deserving," ing. Ост. 1826.

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On Wednesday, 2d of Aug. last, the Rev. CHRISTOPHER S. HALE was ordained as Pastor over the Baptist Church and Society in East Windsor, Vt. Introductory Prayer, by Rev. Ariel Kendrick, of Cornish, N. H.; Sermon, by Rev. N. W. Williams, of Concord, N. H. from Ephesians iv. 11, 12. And he gave some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. Ordaining Prayer, by the Rev T. Sawyer, of Bethel, Vt; Charge, by Rev. A. Leland, of Chester, Vt.; Fellowship of the Churches by Rev. Ira Parsons, of Newport, N. H.; Concluding prayer by Rev. R. M. Ely, of Springfield, Vt.; Benediction by the candidate.

NEW BAPTIST CHURCH CONSTI

TUTED AT PORTSMOUTH.

On Thursday, the 10th of Aug. last, a Council from the Baptist churches in Portland, South-Berwick, and Exeter, assembled at Portsmouth, and a Church was constituted, holding the same faith and order with all the regular Calvinistick Baptist Churches throughout the

country.

On Saturday, Sept. 2, in the Baptist Church, at South Quay, Southampton county, Va Simon Murfee, a member Chambliss, James Mitchell, and David of said Church, was by Elder Nathaniel M. Woodson, (who had been previously called on by the said Church, to form a Presbytery for that purpose) set apart to the sacred work of the ministry, in the presence of a serious and attentive audi

tory.

A Sermon, appropriate to the occasion, was delivered by Elder Woodson, from 2d Corinthians, v. 12, 20-Examination by Elder Mitchell-Imposition of hands by the whole Presbytery, while the ordaining prayer was offered by Elder Chambliss. The Bible was presented by Elder Woodson, with some forcible remarks, and a solemn and impressive charge delivered by Elder Mitchell. The Presbytery then proceeded to the Ordination of brother Hardy Cross, to the office of Deacon, in the said Church, when the exercises were closed by a benediction whole proceedings were conducted with pronounced by Elder Woodson. of the occasion. a degree of solemnity and order, worthy

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On Wednesday, the 16th of August last, in the First Baptist Meeting House it Providence, Mr. JAMES R. BURAt 11 o'clock, A. M. the Rev. FerdiDICK, a member of said Church, was solnand Ellis, of Exeter, preached a pre-emnly set apart to the work of the gospel paratory discourse, from Psalm cx. 3. ministry. The order of exercises was as At 7 o'clock, P. M. Rev. Thomas B. follows: Rev. James N. Seaman offered Ripley, of Portland, preached the ser- the introductory prayer; Rev. Peter Ludmon from 1 Cor. i. 2. Rev. Charles low, jr. delivered the discourse, from Miller, of South-Berwick, presented John iii. 3.; Rev. David Benedict made the Right Hand of Fellowship, and de- || the ordaining prayer; Rev. Stephen Galivered the Charge.-After which the no gave the charge; Rev. Wm. GamRev. T. B. Ripley gave an address, ex- mell presented the right hand of fellowhibiting the qualifications and duty of ship; Rev. John C. Welsh offered the deacons in the church of Christ, and concluding prayer. brother Samuel Cleaves was solemnly set apart for that office, by prayer and imposition of hands. A striking attention and solemnity marked the countenances of the assembly during the

whole of these services-and we beg an interest in the prayers of our brethren that God would graciously go on, and continue to add to this feeble band such as shall be saved.

INSTALLATION.

On Wednesday, the 23d of Aug. last, Rev. RUFUS BABCOCK, jr. was installed Associate Pastor of the First Baptist Church and Society in Salem, and at the ordained Pastor of the Second Baptist same time, Mr. GEORGE LEONARD was Church and Society. The services on this interesting occasion were as follows: Introductory prayer by the Rev. Mr. Nel

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