scholars, of both sexes, and all ages, is one hundred and eighty-two people of colour. This includes eighty-three taught in a separate school by the benevolent ladies of this village, as appears by the annexed report. Among this number, are learners above threescore years, whose foot may be said to stand on the grave, and who seem to feel the importance of being taught the resurrection and the life. The visiting committee have been indefatigable in expounding the scriptures to those who were ignorant of the first principles of morality. While one has planted, and another watered, may ITE who waters with the richest dews of heaven, give the increase. May the zeal of our associates continue unabated may neighbouring towns imitate our example: and may our united labours promote the best interests of the Redeemer's kingdom; and the good of the sons and daughters of Ethiopia..

September 2, 1810.

FEMALE SCHOOL.

The teachers of the Female part of the Sabbath School, congratulate the Society on the success of their benevolent institution; and rejoice with them that its present aspect affords ample room to hope that its result will be honourable to themselves, and unspeakably beneficial to the objects of their charity. The female department, at present, consists of twenty-two teachers, and eighty-three scholars; and it is difficult to determine which exhibits the most intense application, the teachers or the learners. Cheerfulness and alacrity mark the features of all; the improvemeat of the pupils is visible generally; and, in many instances, remarkable. Some, who were utterly unacquainted with the use of the pen, can already form letters in large-hand tolerably well: and several, who began in the alphabet, are now in one or more syllables. Many, who knew nothing of Brown's catechism, have made considerable progress in committing it to memory: and a number are learning the Heidelbergh Catechism, together with portions of scripture. The constant regard of the pupils to personal neatness.; their decent behaviour during the school-hours; but, above all, their increasing thirst for religious instruction, is a source of heartfelt satisfaction to their teachers; and deemed a rich reward for their labours. They have seen, with emotions not to be described, the ready tear start from the eye, and roll down the cheek, when speaking to them of the fulness and love of the Saviour. Surely the blessing of many souls that were ready to perish for lack of knowledge will rest upon the Society; and will not all unite in the angelic song, "Glory to God in the highest; 'on carth peace, good will to man.

AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL.

At the late meeting of the Synod of New-York and New-Jersey, convened in this city, the subject of providing the means for qualifying young men of colour to become teachers and preachers of the Gospel to their brethren in the United States and elsewhere, having come before that body for their consideration, a committee (consisting of the Rev. Dr. Miller, Rev. Dr. Richards, Rev. Dr. Griffin, Rev. Mr. Finley, and Rev. Mr. Fisher) was appointed to consider the subject, who presented the following report, which was unanimously adopted: viz.

"The Synod will annually appoint by ballot a board of twelve directors, consisting of six ministers and six laymen, who shall be employed to fix the place for the school; to collect funds; to employ a teacher or teachers;, to examine and admit scholars; to

visit the school; to reprove, as circumstances may require; and to superintend all the concerns of the establishment."

"The Board shall appoint their own officers (including a Treasurer,) and shall make their own by-laws, which, together with their minutes and a general report of their proceedings, they shall annually submit to Synod."

"Those who are admitted into the school must come well recommended, afford evidence of talents, discretion and piety; and be able to read and write."

The following gentlemen were elected by Synod, Directors of the Institution for the present year: viz. Rev. Dr. James Richards, Rev. Dr. Edward D. Griffin, Rev. Dr. J. B. Romeyn, Rev. Ro bert Finley, Rev. John M'Dowell, Rev. Gardiner Spring ;-Hon. Aaron Ogden, Hon. Samuel Bayard, Joseph C. Hornblower, and Messrs. Zechariah Lewis, John E. Caldwell, and Rensselaer Havens.

In No. 24, 1st volume of Christian Herald, we mentioned by mistake the Stamford Bible Society, (Connecticut) as auxiliary to the American Bible Society. We should have said the Fairfield County Bible Society, in the same state.

The Westfield Bible Society (New-Jersey) was instituted 22d August last, auxiliary to the American Bible Society-Rev. Mr. Picton, President, Mr. Geo, Chilton, Secretary..

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The young people of the town of Milton, (Con.) have consti tuted their pastor, the Rev. Sylvanus Haight, a member of the American Bible Society for life.

Noble example.-Major John Pinkerton has left to each of the two Religious Societies in Londonderry, not far from 8000 dollars, for the support of the Gospel; and 12,000 dollars as a fund to the Academy, lately incorporated in that town, by the name of the Pinkerton Academy.

A liberal bequest.-The late Hon. Judge Ellis, of New-Hamp shire, has bequeathed 5000 dollars to the Congregational Society in Clermont, for the support of the Gospel Ministry.

The youth in the town of Goshen (Con.) met on the first Wednesday of September last, for the purpose of forming themselves into a Society to aid in the education of heathen children.

Between fifty and sixty joined the Society on the day of its formation, and paid on the same day into the Treasury twenty-five dollars. Some have joined since. The members are generally between four and sixteen years of age.

This Society has it in view to support at least one heathen child in the family of the Missionaries at Bombay.

And it may be proper to state, that this Society is entirely exclusive of a Ladies' and Gentlemen's Society for the education of young men for the ministry; a Foreign Mission Society, and a Ladies' Society for instructing and clothing the poor, which had pre viously been formed in the town.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

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ART thou, O Christian, approaching the borders of the valley. of the shadow of death; and are all earthly things fast fading from thy sight? O well is it with thee, and happy shalt thou be! Be of good comfort; He whom thy soul loveth, calleth for thee, Rejoice, and be exceeding glad for thy warfare is accomplished. Behold, thy Zoar is near to flee unto; haste thee thither, for eternal rest and fulness of joy await thee! The firmament which overspreads the waste howling wilderness, may be black with clouds, and the windy storm and tempest may beat upon thy head; but underneath thee are the everlasting arms. The eternal God is thy refuge and thus thou wilt be preserved until this tyranny be overpast. O fear no evil, for He is with thee; He will both strengthen and comfort thee. He will not forsake thee, when thy strength faileth; for he stands engaged to cause thee always to triumph in Christ. Knowest thou not that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come, and entereth into peace? (Isa. Ivii. 1, 2.) Thy gracious God, having faithfully guided thee by his counsel, all the days of the years of thy pilgrimage, is now on the point of receiving thee to glory. Thou hast painfully experienced that all below the skies is vanity and vexation of spirit. Sin has mixed the wormwood and the gall with the purest earthly joys. Disappointment and change, losses, bereavements, sickness, and death, are so constantly attendant upon man, that the most valuable temporal possessions, and sweetest creature comforts, perish in the very using. But thou knowest, that when thy earthly house of this tabernacle is dissolved, thou hast a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens there are pleasures for evermore. : To these thy God

is calling thee. Thou art now taking leave for ever of sorrow and suffering: there shall be no more curse, no more death; for he that is dead is freed from sin. Sin brought into the world the curse, death, and suffering; and therefore, when sin expires, and thy released soul springs forth of the body, unblameable in holiness," rising triumphantly to the throne of God; VOL. II.-No. 6. F

all the destructive consequences of sin will pass away for ever, and unmixed bliss be thy everlasting portion in the presence of God and of the Lamb. Thou shalt "hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on thee by day, nor any heat. For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall feed thee, and shall lead thee unto living fountains of waters; and God shall wipe away all tears from thy eyes."

BIB. MAG.

TRE TRIUMPHS OF GRACE IN A DYING HOUR.

Or all subjects which concern men, death is universally acknowledged to be the most interesting and momentous. It is appointed by the irrevocable decree of heaven, that all must die. "There is no discharge in this warfare." The silver cords of that fleeting life, which we now enjoy, must, ere long, be loosened; the pins of this earthly tabernacle must shortly be taken out; the crimson current of our veins must soon stagnate, and the pulse forget to beat; the eye, which now sparkles with life, and the cheek, which now blooms with health, must both submit to the stroke of the pallid king of terrors; "because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets;" for "the dust must return unto the earth as it was, and the spirit return unto God that gave it." But amidst the gloom and horror with which these considerations overwhelm our minds, how delightfully consoling is the recollection of those, (those, indeed, who are now, through faith and patience, inheriting the promises,) who, whilst bidding adieu to time, and entering upon the confines of eternity, have been seen to triumph in the very article of death; to overcome" their last enemy through the blood of the Lamb," and thus to have given a most convincing testimony of the faithfulners of a covenant. God in their dying moments. IB.

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HOSPITALITY REWARDED.

THE Czar Ivan, Emperor of Russia, who reigned about the middle of the sixteenth century, was no less admired for the unbiassed manner in which he administered justice, than he was be> loved for the benevolence of his heart. Though it was impossible for the Czar to drive poverty from his dominions, yet the industrious and the unfortunate might always depend upon his care; and he frequently used to conceal his greatness under the garb of misery, for the purpose of discovering objects who were really dist tressed.

One day he was resolved to try the disposition of his subjects, and see how far they were inclined to afford their fellow-creatures relief; for this purpose he dressed himself in tattered apparel, and sallied out into the street. He walked to a village a short distance from Moscow, and told a piteous tale at almost every door; but the distress he feigned made no impression upon the inhabitants,

and not one of them had humanity enough to give him the least relief.-Full of indignation at the barbarity of their conduct, he was just going to quit the place, when he perceived a solitary cottage, more humble in appearance than any of those at which he had begged. To this humble habitation he bent his footsteps, and knocked with apparent humility at the door, which was immediately opened by the possessor, who, in a tone of kindness, inquired what he wanted, or with whom he wished to speak.

"I am almost dying with fatigue and hunger," said the Emperor, and implore you to give me a lodging for the night." "Alas!" replied the peasant, you will have but poor fare with us; for, my friend, you are come at an unlucky time, as my poor wife is in labour, and I doubt you will not be able to sleep. But come in; for at least you will be sheltered from the weather; and such as I can give you, you shall be welcome to eat."

The delighted Czar entered the little dwelling; and the first objects that struck him were two children in a cradle asleep; ánother, about three years old, was lying upon an old rug near them; and two others a little older, were upon their knees, praying to the Almighty to preserve their mother, whose complaining voice they heard from an inner room.

"Sit down," said the peasant, "and I will go and get you something for supper; for I have not any thing in the house." He soon returned with some eggs, brown bread and honey, of which he begged the Emperor would freely eat." My heart," continued he," is too full to eat at present; for I feel too much for the sufferings of my beloved wife!"

Your charity and hospitality," replied the Emperor, "must bring down blessings upon your head; and I am sure God will re ward your goodness!" Pray to God, my good friend, that my wife may be preserved to me," said the peasant, "for that is all I wish for in this world.' "And is that all you wish for to make you happy?" inquired his august visitor. "All I wish for ?" he rejoined. Ah! judge for yourself: I have five fine children; a wife who loves me tenderly; a father and mother, both in good health; and my labour is sufficient to maintain them all!”.

"But your cottage is too small for comfort," said the Czar. "I find it large enough, for it contains us all," replied the man. In a short time after this conversation, this contented being's happiness was made complete; his wife was safe; another son was born, and the delighted parent presented the infant to his royal guest. "Look, look!" said he, "this is the sixth she has brought me! What a fine child it is! May God preserve him, as he has done my others!" The Czar, affected at the domestic scene, took the infant from its fond parent's arms, and looking in its face, declared he saw marks of future greatness depicted in his features. The peasant smiled at the prediction, and soon after the happy family retired to rest. Their beds were merely made of straw;