deavoured to inculcate correct sentiments, and to impress the minds of their pupils with a deep sense of their moral obligations, and religious duties.

"The School has been supported, for a long time, by the exertions of a few individuals. It is hoped that the females, generally, of Grace Church, who have been, hitherto, uninterested spectators of the progress of the School, will follow the example given them by those of other Churches, and volunteer their aid in its support. None who have been applied to have withheld their money; but very few have been willing to give their time to the religious instruction of this interesting portion of their fellow-creatures; many of whom have been rescued from the extreme of ignorance, vice, and misery, and afford their Instructors the confident hope of their being thoroughly reclaimed from the error of their ways."

From the above statements it appears that the aggregate number of Scholars at present regularly attending the several Schools in union with this Society, is 654, viz. 273 males and 381 females.

It ought, in justice, to be stated, that the very general change of residence, and the difficulty of ascertaining, for some time, whither the Scholars have removed, always produce a temporary diminution of numbers at this period of the year. From the Report of the Treasurer, it appears that there is a balance in his hands of one hundred and fourteen dollars and thirtyfour cents. There are demands, however, against the Society for books and other necessary expenses of the several Schools, much beyond the amount now in the Treasury. The Board confidently hope that this fact will be seriously considered by their fellow members of

the Church. Among Scholars of the description usually found in Sunday Schools, the consumption of books must necessarily be very great; while the premiums essential to the proposed usefulness of the Schools form no small item of expenditure. Our Schools must decline and perish, unless favoured with the timely aid of the friends of the institution. An event so repugnant to the feelings of piety and humanity, and so discreditable to our Church, we trust will not be suffered to occur. The limited amount of funds has been found a most serious inconvenience, and a very great obstacle to the success of the Schools. The Board cannot but hope that it will be effectually removed.

The Reports of the Schools above detailed, afford much matter for commendation and encouragement. The Board are in possession of various particulars, too minute to be here detailed, of a most satisfactory nature, illustrating the religious and moral benefits of this establishment; and the astonishing proficiency, especially in exercises of memory, to which many of the pupils have attained. The Board are not unaware of the respect and gratitude to which these circumstances entitle the Superintendents and Teachers. We recognize among them several, under whose diligent and assiduous labours the Schools were first organized. So far from being weary in well-doing, their zeal is unabated, and their efforts unremit ting. May God remember them for good.

We regret to find circumstances of qualification to the general pleasure and encouragement we feel, in the very unpromising state of the Female School of Grace Church, and the Schools of St. Mark's Church. To a few individuals, we are greatly indebted for their continued existence. The want of interest in their behalf on the part of the respective congregations, we are sorry to be obliged to regard as the cause of the too well grounded fear of their extinction. We would humbly and respectfully appeal to their feelings of benevolence, and their wish for diffusing religious and moral instruction. Measures are about to be taken, under the authority of this Board, with a view to improving the condition of these Schools. We earnestly solicit the co-operation of the congregations of those churches.

The Board gratefully acknowledge the receipt of 144 Bibles and 343 Prayer Books from the Auxiliary New-York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society, and of several Tracts from the First Female Juvenile Tract Society of New

York.

It has given the Board much pleasure to hear of a very considerable improvement in the management of the School of St. Paul's Chapel. To the Superintendents and Teachers of that, as of every other School, much credit has been uniformly due. But it is impossible for them, however assiduous, to do all that the care and conduct of a School require. They are, accordingly, here aided by the Directors, who, by successive committees of three, assist in the care and superintendence of the Scholars during divine service, seek out absentees, and procure additional pupils. The zeal manifested by several gentlemen of the congregation in this excellent work, is truly admirable, and worthy of imitation. Several Schools might be greatly enlarged, if there were not such a backwardness in the offer of services as Teachers. Sunday School instruction is an eminently useful, and a self-rewarding work of piety and Christian charity. We would

earnestly solicit increased attention to it in behalf of the Schools under our care, particularly of the young members of our several congregations.

To our brethren, generally, we would address ourselves in the spirit dictated by the sacred character, and the temporal and eternal importance of the work we have in hand. We confidently appeal to their judgment in favour of the principle of our institution, that religious instruction-the grand object of Sunday Schools, and the only one which can justify their occupying time and care on the Lord's Day-should be imparted under the direction of the Church, and should embrace, not efforts to form a bigotted and sectarian spirit, but guidance in that faith, and those religious and moral precepts which the Gospel enforces, and which characterized the days of the primitive purity and unity of the mystical body of Christ. We would ask them not to be indifferent spectators of the efforts making under the auspices of this Society, to raise fellow beings from the degradation and awful danger of ignorance and vice, to the sanctifying faith, the cheering hope, and the eternal recompense of pure and undefiled religion. We would ask their aid and encouragement in every way in which Providence may fit them to extend it. We would earnestly solicit their prayers, that he "who, as at this time," did "teach the hearts of" his "faithful people, by sending to them the light of" his "Holy Spirit," would "grant us, by the same Spirit, to have a right judgment in all things;" that we may faithfully and successfully promote the pious and interesting design of our establishment; and that it may be blessed as an useful handmaid to the Church in her legitimate peculiar work, of advancing the spiritual and eternal welfare of the sons of men.

By order of the Board.

JOHN H. HOBART, President.

T. N. STANFORD, Sec. pro. tem.
New-York,

Whitsun-Monday, May 31, 1819.

The following gentlemen compose the Board: The Right Rev. John H. Hobart, D. D. ex officio, President. Joshua Jones, 1st Vice-President. Henry Rogers, 2d Vice-President. Richard Platt, 3d Vice-President. Luther Bradish, Secretary. Benjamin W. Rogers, Treasurer.

Clergymen, being members of the Society, ex officio, ManagersRev. William Berrian, Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Rev. William Creighton, Rev. James Montgomery, Rev. Thomas C. Brownel,

Rev. Thomas Breintnall.

Male Superintendents of the different Schools, ex officio, Managers -Trinity and Grace Churches, J. Smyth Rogers-St. Paul's Chapel, James Swords-St. John's Chapel, Charles W. Sandford-St. Mark's Church, William Tripler-Zion Church, Joseph Moore.

Delegates from the different Boards of Direction-Trinity Church, Joshua Jones, Philip Hone -St. Paul's Chapel, Anthony L. Underhill, John R. WheatonSt. John's Chapel, Col. Richard Platt, Jonathan H. Lawrence-Zion Church, John Heath, Thomas Jennings.

Managers for Life-Henry Rogers, Richard Whiley, John Watts, jun. Abijah Hammond, Henry Fisher, Ezra Weeks, Nehemiah Rogers, Moses Rogers, David R. Lambert, Benjamin W. Rogers, Thomas N. Stanford, Francis Panton, Edward J. Ball, John Anthon, and Jonathan Goodhue.

Visiting Committee to the different Schools-J. Smyth Rogers, Thomas N. Stanford.

Diosess of Virginia.

Bishop MOORE'S Address to the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, delivered before them at Petersburg, (Virginia,) on Saturday, the 15th May, 1819.

BRETHREN,

To effect great and important objects, great and continued exertion is required. Difficulties must not be permitted to paralyze our efforts, nor to unnerve our arm. The mind, fixed upon a legitimate point, must put forth all its energies in the attainment of the contemplated design. To press forward towards the mark, and to persevere with firmness, can alone secure to us success, and effect the completion of that hallowed object in which we have engaged, the resuscitation of the Church of our fathers.

When travelling through this extensive diocess, fatigued with the labours peculiar to the station which I occupy, my spirits are always revived by recurring to that noble principle which forms the soul of this convention, and which animates the bosom of each individual member. It is to raise our Zion from the dust, to build up her prostrated altars, and to furnish the people of our communion with the bread of life, that we are labouring. Jehovah, from his throne of mercy, looks down with approbation, and whispers to our hearts, " well done, good and faithful servants."

When the ruins of our desolated

temples meet my eye, and the religious privations of the people are presented to my view, my soul is overwhelmed with those reflections peculiar to the case. Considering the enemy of mankind as the origin of the desolation and distress which I behold, a new impetus is communicated to my mind; the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ is presented to my view, and "lo! I am with you always," revives my heart, and impels me to renewed exertion. To labour in the vineyard of the crucified Saviour, has formed the chief delight of the last thirty-two years of my life; and though the power of doing good is in a de

When I look around me, and, with an anxious solicitude, view those labourers engaged with me in the work; when I witness their zeal, and listen to the sacred truths they deliver; when I hear the name of Jesus and the triumphs of redeeming grace proclaimed by youthful lips; when I see the standard of the Cross erected in every pulpit; when I hear the Redeemer proclaimed as the Lord our righteousness, the only hope of the believer; when I see the ministers of the Church leading their flocks to the Saviour, as "the way, and the truth, and the life;" when I behold those who have been set apart to the sacred ministry by the imposition of my hands, treading in the steps of Hall, Davenant, and Hooker, conducting their fellow mortals not to Socrates and Seneca for relief, but to that fountain which was opened on Calvary, for the salvation of a ruined world, the wilderness and solitary places of the Church appear stripped of their weeds, and are presented to my enraptured view, in all the verdure of primitive times.

Brethren, we have much cause of gratitude to God for the mercies conferred upon us; ; and though all has not been done that we could have

wished, still enough has been effected to convince us that the Lord is with us, and that Jehovah smiles upon our efforts.

After leaving the Convention in Winchester, last May, in which place I confirmed a goodly number, and ordained two Priests and one Deacon, I repaired to the congregation at Bunker's Hill, at which place I consecrated a neat stone Church to the service of Almighty God, preached to a devout and pious people, and confirmed thirty-five persons. I then visited Martinsburgh, at which place I preached twice on the Sabbath, to a respectable and attentive auditory, and confirmed fourteen. After discharging my duties in Martinsburgh, I visited the North Mountain, where I proclaimed the truths of the Gospel to a large and attentive assembly, consecrated a new and beautiful Church, and confirmed fifteen.

From the North Mountain I went to Shepherd's-Town, at which place I preached to a large auditory, and confirmed fifty. From thence I went to Charleston, in Jefferson county, opened a new and elegant Church, and confirmed twenty-five. From Charleston I repaired to the Chapel in Frederick county, and preached to a pious and devout assembly. After completing the object of my visit beyond the Blue Ridge, I crossed into the county of Loudon, and visited the parish under the care of Mr. Dunn, preached twice on the Sabbath, and once on Monday, to large and attentive congregations, and confirmed twelve. From Loudon I repaired to Prince William, and preached at Hay Market. From thence I went to Fauquier, consecrated a new Church, delivered a discourse adapted to the occasion, and assisted in the administration of the Lord's Supper. From Fauquier I passed into Culpepper, and preached to a large congregation. From Culpepper I went to Orange, and preached on the Sabbath to a large and attentive assembly. From Orange I went to Albemarle, but as some mistake had taken place relative to my appointment, I was not presented with an opportunity of officiating. Having