sensible that the sum thus to be expended will be small at first; but this ought by no means to discourage us, if the plan itself is thought to be feasible; for the foundation once laid, the superstructure, we hope, will be constantly building up until it shall be completed, by the charity of our friends, both in their life time, and at their death."

This communication is valuable both for its antiquity, and the justness of its sentiment. Forty years since, and there were but five charitable institutions in our country. The whole Baptist denomination at that time were a mere handful.

It is interesting to remark, that the same sentiments which are expressed in this projected plan, for an Education Society, have been steadfastly adhered to by our brethren in all their efforts to promote ministerial education, from that time until the present. We still believe that the great Head of the church may, and often does make use of men, who are unblessed with the aids of human learning, greatly to promote his cause. We believe also, that the same individuals who might be useful without the advantages of education, might become eminently so, could they enjoy these advantages. The question is not, whether mere human science can qualify a man to preach the gospel; but whether a minister of the gospel, in the duties of his high calling, can derive assistance from his knowledge of human sci

ence.

This appeal to the great and good men of that Association, was not permitted to pass unnoticed. They immediately formed a Society, which has continued until the present time. This Society, during the long period of its existence, has accomplished much for the cause of ministerial education; though its members and its resources have been successively diminished by the formation of a large number of new Associations. In its progress it has gladdened the heart of many a pious youth, and blessed many a church with the fruit of its labor. Recently the Society has been revived; and they have become a Branch of the Northern Baptist Education Society. They possess a small fund, and were incorporated by the legislature of Rhode Island in 1823. They are able at present, to support five beneficiaries. And it is devoutly hoped, that the generous and spirited individuals who have recently come to the Society's help, will soon be joined by large numbers from every church in the State.

The Warren Association has long been distinguished as the patrons of sound learning. Frequent resolutions are found in their Minutes, recommending Brown University to the patronage of every Baptist church on the continent. And there are special reasons why they should continue to be the friends of all good learning. In the midst of the Warren Association is situated one of the most ancient and distinguished literary institutions in our country—an institution in whose brightening prospects the heart of every good man is now made to rejoice.

THE BRANCH SOCIETY OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.

THIS Society was formed on the 24th of June of the present year, and is of course in a state of infancy. It has at present no permanent funds. A respectable number of clergymen and laymen have made themselves members of the Society, and several have become life members. The Society have received one beneficiary. The Northern Education Society have from the State of New Hampshire seven beneficiaries. This Branch, though small in its beginning, promises great usefulness.

An account of Moneys received by the Treasurer of the Northern Baptist Education Society, from June 14, to Sept. 14.

THE amount of money appropriated to beneficiaries at the last quarterly meeting of the Board, on the 14th of Sept. was $820,00. On the same day 6 new beneficiaries were admitted to the Society's patronage.

** All communications to the Northern Baptist Education Society should be addressed to E. THRESHER, to the care of Lincoln & Edmands. Or left at the Society's room, No. 59 Washington-Street.

Of the Professors of the Newton Theological Institution, to the Trustees, Sept. 9, 1830.

I. THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS.

DURING the former part of the year, there were nineteen students; namely, six in the Senior Class, eight in the Middle Class, and five in the Junior Class. Of this number, one who is dependent upon his own exertions for finishing his education, obtained leave of absence for an indefinite time, with the intention of resuming his studies at the Institution hereafter. Another, having been elected to the charge of the Seminary at Horton, in the Province of Nova Scotia, it was judged expedient that he should forthwith enter into that interesting sphere of action. One who had been accepted by the Baptist Board of Missions, as a Missionary to Burmah, in compliance with the direction of the Board of Missions, left the Institution and the country a few months since. Another, having been elected President of Georgetown College, in the State of Kentucky, was also dismissed. Three have been prevented by ill health from prosecuting their studies. So that the number of students in the regular classes, during the summer term, has been twelve. Of these, four composed the Senior Class who have this day been dismissed in course.

There was resident at the Institution, for a few weeks of the summer term, a student who had been connected with the Senior Class in the Seminary at Andover, but who did not tarry sufficiently long at this Institution to become regularly matriculated, as the Board of Missions judged it expedient to embrace a favorable opportunity for his sailing to the East.

During a part of the summer term, there have also resided at the Institution, two graduates for the purpose of prosecuting the study of Hebrew, preparatory to entering the next Junior Class.

II. STUDIES PERFORMED DURING THE YEAR.

The Junior Class have been employed in studying Hebrew Grammar; the First and Second Parts of Professor Stuart's Course of Hebrew Study; Winer's Greek Grammar of the New Testament, Nov. 1830.

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together with a review of common Greck Grammar, and the reading of select portions of the Greck Testament, for grammatical purposes; Jahn's Biblical Archæology, accompanied with a free use at their own discretion, of Calmet's Bible Dictionary, and Harmer's Observations; Lowth's Lectures on Hebrew Poetry; Campbell's Preliminary Dissertations and Prefaces to the Four Gospels; Ernesti's Elements of Interpretation; and the First Part of Newcome's Harmony of the Gospels in Greek, for purposes of Interpretation. To this Class there have also been delivered Lectures on Hebrew and Greek Manuscripts of the Scriptures, and on the most important editions and versions of the original Scriptures.

Compositions in English have been frequently presented by this Class, and some attention has been given them in the preparing of Sermons.

2. The Middle Class have been occupied principally in the Interpretation of the original Scriptures. They have read critically all the books of the New Testament in Greek. Three days of each week, for the principal part of the year, they have also had recitations, in connection with the Senior Class, in select portions of the Hebrew Scriptures, and in Jahn's Critical Introduction to the Old Testament. They have also attended to the Evidences of Revealed Religion, using as text books, Wilson's Evidences, Butler's Analogy, and other works of a similar character.

By this Class, compositions in English have been frequently presented, and sermons have been prepared.

3. The Senior Class have attended to the Evidences of Revealed Religion, using Wilson's Evidences, and Butler's Analogy, and other works. They have also been carried through a regular series of Theological Subjects, forming a system of Biblical Theology. In connection with the Middle Class, they have also recited in Hebrew, and in Jahn's Introduction to the Old Testament, for the principal part of the year, three days in each week. They have also studied select parts of Campbell's Philosophy of Rhetoric, the Young Preacher's Manual, Campbell's Lectures on Pulpit Eloquence, and Ware's Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching. The Young Minister's Companion was also read, and furnished occasions for familiar lecturing, on the various parts of Pastoral Duty. The preparation of sermons and of plans of sermons, has also occupied a considerable share of attention in the Senior Class. This Class entered also upon a course of Ecclesiastical History. To this Class, and to the Middle Class, in connection, were delivered Lectures on the Authenticity of the Canon both of the Old Testament and of the New.

Frequent exercises have been had for all the classes in Rhetorical Reading and Speaking.

At regular intervals, there has been performed by the students in the presence of the Professors an extemporaneous discussion of a subject selected by the Professors.

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HI. ARRANGEMENTS FOR SALUTARY EXERCISE.

To this subject we request the continued attention of the TrusWe believe it is of vital importance to the Institution. The appearance of the ground in front of the brick building, shows that there is among the students a commendable spirit in relation to this subject. The furnishing of mechanics' tools, and of materials for work during the winter term, was of essential benefit. It will be gratifying to the students to be furnished with a larger supply of tools and materials for work, and, if possible, with a workshop; so that, while in the summer, and in pleasant weather, they are provided with exercise on the farm, they may also in winter, and in unpleasant weather, be provided with suitable accommodations for recruiting their health and mental vigor.

IV. GENERAL DEPORTMENT AND RELIGIOUS FEELING.

These have been such as to afford us gratification. For promoting the piety of the students, devotional exercises are conducted in the chapel every morning and evening; at regular intervals the Professors have a conference with the students; one evening in E each week is occupied as a season of prayer and mutual exhortation by the students; and opportunities are afforded for them to have private religious conversation with the Professors. The attention of the students to practical piety is also promoted by their exercises in the Society for Missionary Inquiry, and in the Sabbath School and Bible Class Association, societies which they have voluntarily originated and maintained."

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The requests for preaching have been constant. ject which is attended with no little difficulty. While we desire to gratify the churches, we must also be vigilant lest envy and jealousy mar the peace of the students, and lest an undue portion of their time be occupied at a distance from their studies. It is doubtless known to every member of the Board, that we have not invariably C given satisfaction to the churches which have solicited aid.

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have aimed, however, to pursue what appeared to us an upright and a kind course on the whole; believing that dissatisfaction must either be regarded as a necessary and unavoidable, though exceedingly troublesome, appendage to this part of our duties; or that uncomplaining confidence would, at length, be cheerfully reposed in the integrity and the kindness of our intentions. We fear that we have not yet arrived at this latter result; still we have the consciousness of endeavoring to deserve, even if we have not had the happiness of possessing, the entire approbation of our brethren. It would seem to have been thought by some, that we have had it