close of it, the remarkable circumstance of the Committee having been called to witness the happy diss lution of three young females, since the recent commencement of their labours; and that they cannot withhold their conviction, when coupling therewith the other favourable indications, that it is the work of God, to whom alone they ever desire to ascribe all the praise.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

ON Wednesday, the 21 of May, the British and Foreign Bible Society held their Sixth Anniversary at the Old London Tavern, B snopsgate Street. The Right Hon. Lord Teignmouth, President of the Society, read from the Chair a Report of Proceedings during the last year, which contained a variety of interesting information relative to the success of the institution, both at home and abroad.

It appears that it has now produced three Societies on the Continent of Europe, and the same number in the United States of America, on a principle similar to its own and that, as well through these as through individuals and other bodies, it is largely promoting the circulation of the Scriptures in different parts of the world. Its success, within the United Kingdom has also been very considerable. Numerous Auxiliary Institu-tions, in aid of its funds, and in furtherance of its object, have been established in England, Scotiand, and Ireland. In England :-At Birmingham, Reading, Nottingham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Penryn, Leeds, Manchester, Leicester, Bristol, Sheffield, Kendall, Hull, &c. in Scotland: - The Greenock and Port Glasgow, the Edinburgh, the East Lothian, and the Scottish Bible Societies. In Ireland: The Hibernian, and the Cork Bible Societies; and several branches from the former in Limerick, Belfast, Dungannon, New Ross, Tallymore, &c. The Parent Institution has also been greatly assisted by individual, congregational, and other contributions; among which more than 2,000 were enumerated, as transmitted from Glasgow and other Presbyteris during the last year.

Some Extracts of Correspondence were read, conveying very affecting intelligence respecting the successful dispersion of the Scriptures both by sea and land, and among Roman Catholics as well as Protestants; but for these, and other particulars, we must refer to the Report ́tself; which, with the Correspondence, List of Subscribers, &c. will, as speedily as possible, be issued from the Depository, 169, Fleet Street., Very impressive Addresses were delivered by the President, the Secretaries, Mr. Wuberforce, and other Gentlemen. The attendance was numerous beyond all former example, and truly respectable. Among the company present, and who took a share in the business of the day, were, beside the President, the Bishops of Salisbury, st. David's, and "Cioyne, the Rev. Dr. Blackburne, Warden of Manchester, Lord Henniker, Sir Alexander Jobuston, Messrs. Wilberforce, Babington, &c. The Bishop of burham Feng prevented by indisposition from giving his usual attendance, expressed his regret in a Letter, which was read from the Chair. The names of the Bishops of Clogher and of Cloyne were announced as additional Vice Presi

dents.

On the whole, the transactions of the day excited and maintained a deep interest in the numerous assembly, which appeared to be of one heart and of one soul; and the Meeting terminated in a manner which prom ses to extend and consolidate the influence of this highly important and beneficial Institution.

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY.

THE Annual Meeting of the Hibernian Society, for the Diffusion of Religious Knowledge in Ireland, was held at the New London Tavern, on Friday, May 11, at Seven in the Morning. The attendance was very numerous and respectable.

It appears, by the Report of the Committee, that they have begun ta carry into effect a Plan, suggested at the last Annual Meeting, to instruct the Irish in their Native Language. Dr. Neilson, of Dundalk, at the request of the Committee, has compiled a Spelling- Book for that purpose; a large edition of which has been printed, and is now in circulation. It is on the Plan of the Spelling-Books used in Sunday-Schools, the Reading Lessons being chiefly taken from the Scriptures, The British and Foreign Bible Society having also undertaken to print the New Testament in Irish, from the authorized version of Bishop Bedell, it may be expected that much good will result from these measures; especially when it is considered, that, such is the attachment of the Irish to their native language, that many thousands of them may be induced to receive religious instruction through this medium, who would neither hear a sérmen nor read a book in English.

The Committee have lately sent over to a much-neglected and ignorant part of Ireland, where little else is spoken except the Irish, a pious and zealous teacher, whose native language is the Gaelic. The Object of his miss on is to teach the children to read either English or Irish, as their parents shall choose; aad to converse with those who understand the Irish only, on the concerns of their souls. This experiment has fully answered the design of the Committee. In a few weeks, on account of the affinity between the Gælic and Irish languages, he was able to converse with the people; who were much pleased to hear him. He has commenced the work of tuition; and has a considerable number of children under his care, chiefly Roman Catholics. He says, in one of his letters, It is greatly in our favour that we teach no religious book but the Bible. Your Plan is much approved by many here; that is, To have no respect of persons, whether Catholics or Protestants, and to interfere with no sentiments; but to teach all, old and young, as many as are willing to learn the word of God, in both Irish and English.'

The Committee have also engaged Four Young Men, natives of Ireland, who are now in a course of tuition, under the superintendence of a respectable clergyman, for the purpose of being qualified to officiate as Schoolmasters, in different parts of Ireland. These, it is expected, will soon be fitted for occupying the important stations for which they are designed. The Coinmittee have judged it expedient to continue to maintain a similar number at the Seminary, to be sent out from time to time, as they shall appear qualified for the instruction of youth. The most beneficial results may be anticipated from this branch of the Society's operations.

Many respectable Gentlemen from Ireland were present at this Meeting; and it was highly gratifying to hear them express their gratitude for the lively interest felt on this side of the water, for the welfare of their native country; encouraging the Society to pursue their labours of love, notwith $.anding remaining impediments, with the confident expectation, that though their progress for a time may be slow, their success will be ultiš mately complete.

RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.

The Eleventh Annual Meeting of the Religious Tract Society was held on Thursday, the 10th of May, at the City of London Tavern, in Bishopsgate Street; when, it is computed, that upwards of 600 persons ass sembled; and the season was peculiarly interesting, from the Report and Correspondence which were read, and the communications made by several gentlemen present.

The extended and increasing operation and influence of this Society must be graufying, to the highest degree, to the mind which is expanded by the benign influences of divine grace. About 12 years ago, some individuals attempted the diffusion of divine truth, by the print.ng and distributing of six tracts, under the denomination of Village Tracts; which shortly

after gave occasion to the formation of the Religious Tract Society, whose distribution now extends to about a million and a half of tracts per annum, furnishing supplies of religious instruction not only to England, Wales, and Ireland, but to the interior of France,-to the islands of the Mediterranean,--to Italy, Spain, Portugal,-to Germany, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland, to the islands in the West Indies and North America, to St. Helena aud the Cape of Good Hope.

When we reflect on these things, may we, not truly say, What hath God wrought!' and, in the exercise of faith, entertain a confidence that the seed of divine truth thus extensively sown, will not be in vain; but that many a tract, like the little maid in Naaman's house, may point the forlorn enquirer in a remote nation, to that prophet, whose words are spirit and life.'

The influence and example of the Society has proved the happy occasion of the formation of a Religious Tract Society at Stutgard, in addition to those noticed in former Reports, as having been formed on the Continent, and in the United Kingdom; each of which continues actively engaged in the distribution of Religious Tracts to a very considerable extent.

The expenditure of the Society during the last year, notwithstanding the strictest attention to economy in the management of its concerns, has amounted to the sum of £ 2452; and, in the current year, it cannot be estimated at a smaller sum; to meet which, extraordinary means are necessary, as well as the ordinary supplies by Subscription or Donation. The Committee have, therefore, very properly recommended the formation of Auxiliary Societies in different parts of the country, which might appropriate a portion of their funds to the distribution of tracts in their respecLive neighbourhoods;d at the same time assist the Parent Society, by contributions to its funds, for the general purposes of the Institution.

GENERAL CONGREGATIONAL UNION.

On Wednesday, May 16, was held the Third Annual Meeting of the Members and Friends of this Institution, at the Rev. Mr. Wali's Meetinghouse, Moorfields; when an excellent discourse was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Winter, on the Union of Congregational Churches. After the service, the Report of the Committee, detailing the important objects which have occupied their attention during the past year, was read, and the regular business of the Institution transacted.

The Committee's Report, with an Appendix, containing some interesting particulars, and a List of Members, are in the press; which, together with Dr. Winter's Sermon, will soon be ready for publication; and may be had, by application to the Secretaries, Rev. T. Hill, Homerton, and Rev. C. Buck, Primrose Street, Bishopsgate Street, London.

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On Wednesday, April 4, the Middlesex and Hertfordshire Union held their Half yearly Meeting at the Rev. Mr. Thomas's, Enfield. Mr. Atkinson, of Mill Hill, preached on • Establishment in Grace.' Messrs. Berry, of Ware, Humpage, of Winch more Hill, and Knight, of Ponder's End, engaged in prayer. The next Meeting will be at the Rev. Mr. Whitefoot's, Enfield, on the Wednesday after the first Sabbath in September; when the Rev. Mr. Porter,

of Highgate, is expected to preach, on The Peculiar Advantages of Secret Prayer.'

On Wednesday, July 4, the Inde-
pendent Ministers of the County of
Kent, will hold their Annual Asso-
ciation at Mr. Piercy's Meeting,
Woolwich. The preachers appoint-
ed are Messrs. Vincent, Townsend,
and Chapman.
In case of failure,

Mess s. Beaufoy, Popplewell, and
Parnell.

The Report of the Sunday School Society, with many other Articles of Home Intelligence, are unavoidably deferred.

By a vessel lately arrived from the coast of Africa, information has been received, which seems to deserve credit, That Mr. Mungo Park was alive in January last. Information to that effect had been received by the Governor of Senegal, who had ordered a boat to be immediately sent up the river Senegal for his assistance in pursuing his exertions.

It is stated in another account, That the King of Sego had shewn Mr. Park much favour: that he had passed very far along the Niger; and intended to proceed eastward, if possible, as far as the Red Sea.

MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS, &c.

This List contains only Public Collections, Legacies, and Occasional Donations. The Names of Annual Subscribers will appear in the List annually published, with the Report.

P. H. by Mr. Forbes

A Friend, for the South African Mission, by the Rev. R. Alliot
Mr. Peter Septoe, Debenham

Rev. Mr. Saltren and a few Friends, Bridport

Samuel Mills, Esq.

A Lady at Silver Street Chapel

Aberdeen Missionary Society, for aiding or co-operating in Foreign Missions, to be employed in aiding a Translation of the Scriptures into one of the Languages of India, or in the Purchase of Transla. tions for Distribution, by the Rev. Mr. Philip

The Congregation formerly under the pastoral care of the Rev.
G. Cowie. Huntly, North Britain, by the Rev. J. Philip
Rev. Donald Morrison and Congregation, Duncanston, North
Britain, by the Rev. J. Philip

From the Church of Cabrack and Rynie, under the pastoral care of
the Rev. G. Cruckshanks, with Contributions from other Friends
thereof, by the Rev. J. Philips

L.

s. d.

From a Praying Society in the Parish of Old Machar, by the Rev...
J. Philip

T. B. by the Rev. Mr. Wilks

Collection by the Congregation of the Rev. G. Gill, Market Harborough, on occasion of a Sermon preached by the Rev. A. Fuller Contribution of a Young Person, by the Rev. G..B.

P. W. S. by the Rev. Mr. Burder

Rev. Mr. Berry and Congregation, Warminster

Rev. R. Herdsman and Congregation, South Petherton
W. K. H. [Donation]

W. H. [Donation]

Miss Chubbs of Chester, by the Rev. Mr. Foster