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Counsel, 4 pages; 114 Busy Bee, 8 pages; 115 History of Catharine Haldane, 20 pages; 116 The Sunday Scholar, 8 pages; 117 Important Questions, 12 pages; 118 Strayed Lamb, 4 pages; 119 Sunday School Remembrancer, 12 pages; 120 Heaven Lost, 16 pages; 121 On the Lord's Prayer, 8 pages; 122 The Assizes, 8 pages; 123 The way to Convert a Cottage to a Palace, 8 pages; 124 Sabbath Breaker, 4 pages; 125 Fatal effects of Ardent Spirits, by Dr Porter, 28 pages; 126 The Heavenly Pilot; 127 Life of Emily Geddie, 128 The Church safe, 129 Poor Sarah, 130 The Two Apprentices.

MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF CONNECTICUT.

[We suspend the continuation of the Summary of Religious Intelligence, for the purpose of commencing the publication of the "Twenty-second Annual Narrative of Missions, performed under the direction of the Trustees of the Missionary society of Connecticut, principally in 1820," which has just appeared, and which will be alike interesting to the inhabitants of this and the other states.]

From the Rev. Simeon Woodruff, who has a pastoral charge in Tallmadge, no communication has been received of a later date than July last. By his journal, it appears that he had spent nine weeks in the service of the Society, part of which was performed in Dec. preceding. He observes that several of the Missionaries had made arrangements to succed each other in regular tours of two weeks each; and that this arrangement was found convecient to the Missionaries and agreeable to the people whom they visited. By this means their appointments could be more extensively known, and more generally attended by those who wish to enjoy the benefit of missionary labours.

The Rev. John Seward has a pastoral charge in Aurora. Between the 25th of October, 1819, and December 14th, 1820, he spent twenty one weeks in the service of the Society. Besides the ordinary labours of a Missionary, he attended the meeting of the Synod and of the Presbytery, the ordination of Mr. Sullivan, and the dedication of a house of worship in Hudson. He re marks that within the circle of his missionary labours the attention to religion has been greater this year than it has any year since 1812; and if he Vol 3.-No. II. 14

include the county of Trumbull, as perhaps he ought, it has been greater and more extensive than in any year since the Connecticut Reserve was in

habited by civilized men.

From the journal of the Rev. Caleb Pitkin, who is connected with the church and people in Charlestown, it appears that he has laboured for the Missionary Society twenty seven weeks. His first tour commenced the 3d of Dec. aging appearances of a religious nature, 1819. The same pleasant and encourmentioned by other Missionaries, were to some extent, witnessed by him. The monthly concerts for prayer, which he attended, were interesting and refreshing seasons. He found occasion to lament the lukewarmness and

worldly mindedness of some who profess to be the disciples of Christ.

The Rev. William Hanford has a

pastoral charge in Hudson. In the service of the Society, he laboured twenty one weeks. Notwithstanding severe bodily infirmities, he succeeded in fulfilling, with few exceptions, all his appointments. Generally speaking, the audiences to which he preached were attentive and solemn. Judging from appearances, he was led to conclude that religion, was, on the whole, in a prosperous state. Still he could not suppress the fear that the hearts of many of his apparently serious auditors were yet fixed on the world. In Hudson he has had the happiness to see a new meeting-house erected and completed in a handsome style, and ornamented with a parish bell. And, what is still more remarkable, he had the pleasure to see the whole accomplished, even to the distribution of the seats, with the most perfect harmony and good feeling. He solicits the prayers of God's people, that the Lord will pour out his Spirit, and cause the house thus happily consecrated to his service, speedily to be filled with his glory.

No returns have been received from the Rev. Jonathan Lesslie, of a later date than August 22d, 1820. He had spent forty two weeks in the service of the Society, a portion of which was performed the preceding year. In one place, in the course of his mission, he met with a sect of religionists who deny the Divinity and Humanity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, among whom he was induced to discuss these prominent doctrines of the Christian Faith,

and he hoped with good effect. In the town of Westfield, where he spent a considerable portion of his time, there was an extensive and powerful work of divine grace. The house of worship was crowded with solemn and anxious worshippers. The people appeared to hear the word as for eternity. The hopeful subjects of conversion were of every age, from twelve to sixty three. Their experience led them most cordially, to embrace the doctrines of grace. He attended a religous conference, or preached a lecture 33 evenings out of 35. That good work extended itself to other towns in the vicinity, and probably constitutes a part of that which has been noticed by other Missionaries.

In his last letter, he informs the Board that he had deemed it expedient to request of the Presbytery a dismission from his pastoral charge in Harpersfield, which request was granted. To this course he was induced, by the increased pecuniary embarrassments which he suffered, in consequence of the severe illness of his wife, and by the hope, that a removal, to a more southern climate, may prove an essential benefit to his long afflicted, and, at present helpless companion. It is not his intention immediately to leave the service of the Society; and, should providence permit, he may take a commission to labour in a more southern field.

In Burton is the pastoral charge of the Rev. Luther Humphrey. His journal specifies but thirteen weeks of missionary labor. During the past summer, he left his people, and the missionary field, to attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, at Philadelphia, and to visit his friends in New-England. On this tour he solicited, with some success, donations for the Literary Institution, established at Burton. He obtained about four hundred dollars in books and other things. The great object of those who manage this Institution is, to aid the cause of missions. A few young men are now in the Institution, who have their hearts fixed on the work of the Gospel ministry as their future employment. It is believed, that if that infant seminary could be furnished with sufficient funds, it would soon send forth streams which would make glad the city of our God

The journal of the Rev. Giles H. Cowles, who is stationed at Austinburgh, gives a detail of his labours for the society, twenty-six weeks during the year, commencing December 10th, 1819. He notices with much interest, the precious revivals, to which frequent allusion has already been made. He laboured, a part of his time, in the midst of those revivals; and was hopefully instrumental in comforting and encouraging the children of God, and in guiding awakened and convinced sinners to the Saviour of the world.In his vicinity, a Missionary Society has been formed, of which he is appointed one of the directors. Under the patronage of this Society, a company is forming to constitute a Missionary Colony, and to go to a branch of the Osage Tribe of Indians. The Rev. Messrs. Badger and Lesslie are particularly engaged in carrying this benevolent project into operation.

The Rev. Alvan Coe, resides in Greenfield in the County of Huron. In that town no church, of any denomination, has yet been organized. Since Aug. 1, 1819, he has spent forty weeks in the service of the Society. The general state of religion around him is very low. A few individuals have hopefully been brought into the kingdom the year past. He is frequently receiving pressing invitations to preach, in those destitute regions. He has charge of a school composed of sixteen Indian youth.

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DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

The Treasurer of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, acknowledges the receipt of $2339,83 from December 21, 1820, to January 20, 1821. Donations in articles of clothing, &c. for the Missions to the American Indians are also mentioned in the monthly statements of the Missionary Herald.

The Treasurer of the American Education Society acknowledges the receipt of $1483,11, in the months of December and January.

The Treasurer of the American Bible Society acknowledges the receipt of $1318,81 in the month of January. The issues from the depository in that month were; bibles, 2582; testaments, 1618: value $2552,89.

Ordinations and Installations.

Jan. 25th. The Rev. CHARLES Y. CHASE was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church and Society in Corinth, Vt. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Bates, President of Middlebury College.

Jan. 31st. The Rev. REUBEN SEARS, was installed by the Londonderry Presbytery, pastor of one of the Churches in Dracut. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Bradford, of New-Boston, N.

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Feb. 6th. The Rev JAMES W. BRACKETT, was ordained by the Rev. Presbytery of Albany, and installed pastor of the congregation at Malta, Saratoga, Co. N. Y. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Moore, President of Williams College.

Feb. 8th. The Rev. SAMUEL PORTER WILLIAMS, was installed Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and Society, in Newburyport, Mass. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Codman, of Dorchester, Mass.

Feb. 14th. The Rev. ASA CUMMINGS, was ordained Pastor of the Frst Church in North Yarmouth, Mass. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Allen, President. of Bowdoin College.

Feb 22d. The Rev. BENJAMIN BLYDENBURG WISNER, was ordained Pastor of the Old South Church and Congregation in Boston. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Woods, of Andover,

Dedications.

Jan. 17th. The new Presbyterian Meeting-House in the Rev. Mr. DEAN'S society, Groton, N. Y. was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Lansing, of Auburn, N. Y. A paper printed in the vicinity of Groton observes:

The house is 65 feet by 50, with an elegant steeple-contains on the lower floor 76 pews and slips; and for convenience, taste and workmanship, is surpassed by few in this part of the country. From the newness of the place and the hardness of the times, the people have had to struggle with

many difficulties, but they have shown a commendable zeal and perseverance in prosecuting their object. It is devoutly hoped that what they have accomplished will promote their spiritual welfare and subserve the interests of religion in that place."

Jan. 17th. The Presbyterian Meeting-House recently erected in Kingston, R. I. was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Brown. On the same day, a Church of Christ was regularly organized and the Lord's Supper administered.

View of Public Affairs.

UNITED STATES.

On Wednesday the 14th instant, the votes for President and Vice-President of the United States, were opened in the presence of both Houses of Congress. The presons now holding those offices, were found to be re-elected. Mr. Monroe had all the votes for President but one. Congress did not decide whether the votes of Missouri should be counted.

The Treaty between the United States and Spain, has been ratified by the latter government, and the Senate

the 19th inst. By this treaty, we come into the possession of the Floridas, and in addition to the advantages reaped by those merchants who have claims upon Spain for the capture and confisoned the benefit derived by governcation of their property, are to be reckment from the suppression of smuggling, and by the cause of humanity from the decrease of traffic in slaves. Contests with the Indians in that quarter, will not so frequently occur.

FRANCE.

His Majesty, Louis XVIII opened, of the U. S. gave their assent to it on in December, the Session of the Le

gislative Body in France. He announced a diminution in the taxes. He concludes by observing that "every thing announces that the modifications operated in our electorial system will lead to the advantages which I anticipated. Whatever adds to the strength and independence of the Chambers, adds to the authority and dignity of my Crown. This session, will I hope, achieve the work happily commenced in the last. In strengthening the necessary connection between the monarch and the chambers, we shall succeed in founding that system of government which so vast a monarchy must always require, and which the actual state of France and Europe most imperatively commands.

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In England, Parliament assembled on the 23d of November, the day to which it had adjourned. It was prorouged to the 23d of January. The Queen sent a Message to the House of Commons the object of which was to call the attention of the House to her situation;-she having declined an offer of money for her support, from the Ministry, and no permanent provision having been made by the House. The prorogation prevented this Message from being read, and much confusion was created in the House by her Majesty's friends.

The Common Council of London, have presented the Freedom of the City to Mr. Brougham, Mr. Denman, and Dr. Lushington, the Queen's counsel. The freedom was presented to each of them in a box of Heart of Oak, value 100 guineas.

atic to Trieste, whence he expected to
proceed to Laybach.
"The

The London Courier says,
course which it is intended to pursue
towards Naples by the Allied Sove-
reigns, is clearly defined. They will
not negociate with the prevailing party
at Naples, because it would be recogniz-
ing the right of insurrection, the insti-
gators of which were a secret political
sect, and whose instrument was the ar-
my." The Courier further states, that
the journey of the King of Naples to
Laybach was probably required, as a
proof that he was in a state of liberty.

The attention of the Legislature of the State of Rhode-Island, has been directed to the subject of establishing free schools.

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JAMES BARBOur, of Virginia, has been re-elected a Senator of the United States for six years from the 3d of March next.

Mr. FORSYTH, late minister of the U. S. at Madrid, has returned to this country.

MARTIN VAN BUREN, of New-York, has been elected Senator of the United States, for six years from the 3d of March next, in the place of Mr. Sanford.

been re-elected a Senator of the U.S. DAVID HOLMES, of Mississippi, has for six years, from the 3d of March

next.

The number of inhabitants in the State of Connecticut is 275,248; increase in 10 years 13,275. The number of free coloured persons, is 7,870; the number of slaves, 97. There are 50,518 persons engaged in agriculture; 3,581 in commerce; 17,541 in manufactures.

The number of inhabitants in the city of New-York is 123,706; increase in 10 years 27,333; increase in 20 years 63,217.

The number of inhabitants in the city and suburbs of Philadelphia, is 129,273; increase in 10 years, 25,063.

The Sovereigns who assembled at Troppau, severally addressed a letter to the King of Naples, requesting him to meet them at Laybach. His Ma-crease in 10 years, 46,241. jesty determined to comply with the request, and on the 13th of Dec. embarked on board the British man of war Vengeur, to proceed up the Adri

Ontario County in the State of NewYork, contains 88,267 inhabitants; in

The Census of the state of Maine is completed. The number of inhabitants in 1810 was 229,705, in 1820, 297,839; increase in 10 years, 69,154.

The French Minister to Brazil, M. de Neuville, is in the city of Washington, where he is occupied in negociations with government.

The Legislature of the state of Delaware has laid a tax of 25 cents each, on the passengers in stages and steamboats.

It has been ascertained that the Esquimaux, (chief he has been styled) brought to this country by Capt. Hadlock, has received instruction from a Moravian missionary, can read his own language printed in the Roman letter, and is not ignorant of English. Capt. Hadlock has been held to bail for bringing this man and a woman away, as it is alleged in opposition to their wishes.

We take from the N. Y. Advertiser, the following statement, respecting the Thermometer, in different places, on some of the coldest days in January.

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Obituary.

DIED-At New-Haven, Sabbath morning 4th inst. SUSAN B. MARBLE, second daughter of Mr. Simeon Marble, in the 14th year of her age.

She was naturally of an amiable disposition, agreeable in her person and manners, ardent in her feelings, very active in her habits, with a countenance peculiarly interesting. She was of an inquisitive mind, and quick perception; and possessing good advantages, profited by them beyond most of her age. She was early instructed by her parents in the doctrines and duties of the christian religion, and dedicated to God in baptism.

The revival of religion, which commenced in this place, early in July, 1820, did not particularly interest her feelings until the middle of the month following. She had always beard the preached word with atten tion; but about this time she was awakened to a sense of her sinfuluess in the sight of God. She felt that she was depraved, and although she had not to accuse herself of the commission of crime, or violation of the rules of morality in the view of men, she knew that her heart was opposed to God. It was peculiarly interesting to converse with her at this time. A person ignorant of the natural character of man, as delineated in the scriptures, would think that one so young and amiable could need nothing new; yet according to the estimate of the Saviour of sin.

ners, she still lacked one thing. This she felt and deplored. What chiefly distressed her was the sinfulness and hardness of her heart, and its opposition to God. Though subject to the restraints of a religious education, she acknowledged herself to be a great sinner, and that it would be just in God to punish her forever for what she had done. A new heart she confessed to be necessary to the enjoyment of heaven, and that without it she must perish. Her troubled spirit, like the dove which fled from the ark, and wandered over a world of waters, found no rest until she was finally brought to submit herself as a lost sinner, unconditionally, to God. In prostration of soul at the foot of the cross, she experienced peace, and hope, and joy, agreeably to the invitation and promise of the Saviour, -" come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The day on which, as she supposed, she gave her heart to God, fifteen others indulged the hope of having been made the subjects of the same change; most of whom were her school mates.

She now became more interesting than ever. Religion not only clothed her with additional ornament, but increased her natural agreeableness. The sprightliness, and activity which before characterized her, received a new direction. Prompt yet bumble, active yet unassuming, do

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