reason to hope that from these meetings much good has been derived, to both teachers and learners.

In one year after the opening of the first school, the corporation of the church, convinced that this institution would become a powerful auxiliary to the church of Christ, came forward with a promptitude and liberality of no ordinary character, and at a large expense erected a building for the accommodation of these schools. They have also granted annually a free supply of fuel. In this building three of the schools are taught, viz. white boys, girls, and coloured women; the other two schools are held in the Rose-street Academy, which, by the kindness of the consistory of the Dutch Reformed Church, we have had the present year free of expense.

In January, 1818, the teachers were of opinion that more sta bility might be given to their exertions, by uniting the male and female schools in a mutual participation of all the benefits resulting from an interchange of experience, and that by this means they would cement more closely the bond of Christian love and affection, which unites those seeking the same great object. It was also deemed necessary to establish a fund to supply various demands of the several schools, independent of the parent insti tutions; hence the "Teachers' Union of St. George's Church" was formed. The formation of this sub-union, it is hoped, will draw still closer the cords which bound us together in our first essay in the Sunday school cause.

The business of the Teachers' Union is conducted by a Board of Trustees, consisting of delegates from each of the five school Committees: they have the management of the funds, and conduct the concerns of the library.

As the propriety of our holding a separate fund from the parent societies has been questioned, under the apprehension that it might tend to unhappy consequences, we shall here express what we believe to be the unanimous opinion of the teachers: that they ever have, and still do, disclaim the most distant idea of a separation from those excellent institutions which fostered their early efforts, and aided them in rescuing the ignorant and wretched from the grasp of impending ruin, which threatened the safety of our civil and religious institutions.

How far the congregation have discharged their duty in contributing to the general union societies, does not become us to inquire, but we have no doubt they have released us from the obligation to pay to the parent societies any part of the funds received into our treasury, so long as we have need of them. Whatever opinions have been felt or expressed on this head, the liberality of the congregation has never been questioned, when called upon to supply our pecuniary wants.

The establishment of a library, for the use of the teachers and

scholars, early engaged the attention of this Union. There are now four hundred and fifty select volumes on the shelves of the library, contributed principally by members of the congregation. The entire success of this undertaking, and the general favourable opinion which now happily prevails, renders it unnecessary to repeat those arguments in its support which the Trustees have offered on a former occasion.

There are nearly 200 loan accounts opened with teachers and scholars, (principally with the latter) and we have the testimony of the librarian, that the books are read with attention and profit.

Since the organization of the Teachers' Union, there have been two collections taken up in the church, amounting to $330; $190 have been received from donations, and the annual subscriptions of the teachers, making a total of $520. Of this sum, $241 have been paid out for rents, class-books, and other contingent expenses of the schools. Many of these bills were such as are ordinarily paid by the parent societies. Seventy dollars were paid for the book case in the Lecture Room. The centre part only of the original design is completed; $72 were paid for printing a second edition of 2000 copies of Dr. Milnor's address to the schools, delivered at the opening of the new school rooms in 1817; $28 were paid for printing an address delivered before the Birmingham Sunday Schools, by the Rev. Mr. James. These addresses have been distributed gratuitously in this city, and whenever a proper opportunity offered for sending them abroad.

The amount expended in purchasing and repairing books, is $75, which leaves a balance in the treasury of $56. To this sum may be added, upwards of $100 expended by the teachers, before the formation of the Teachers' Union.

Our beloved pastor, not satisfied with aiding our humble efforts by his ardent prayers, by the word of exhortation, by his counsel and advice, by the gratuitous distribution of books and tracts among the scholars, by his personal attendance in the several schools, has erected, at his own expense, two large and convenient galleries in the church, for the accommodation of our pu pils. If this were the proper place to express those acknowledgments for his zeal and perseverance in promoting the objects of this institution, to which we are bound by every consideration, our fi ings would be most easily read in the countenance of this assen

To the Officers, Managers, and Visiting Committees parent societies, we feel under obligations for their frie sistance and parental care, and humbly trust our continu tions in the same work, will ensure their further patron support. "We are all members of one body, and non I have no need of thee."

The Bible is the foundation on which we build, an structure will not be complete in all its parts, until ev man, and woman, and child, in our city, can read ap the motto on its base, "HOLINESS to the lord."

UNITED GENERAL PRAYER MEETING.

This meeting, the special object of which we have frequently mentioned, was attended by a large number of persons, of different religious denominations, last Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Ellis presided, and the Rev. Dr. Spring, and the Rev. Messrs. Williams, Labagh, and Ballantine, took a part in the solemn and interesting exercises.

The Committee of Arrangement (which at present consists of one member from each of the following denominations, viz: Associate Reformed, Baptist, Dutch Reformed, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian,) had prepared a summary of highly animating accounts of revivals of religion in different parts of the country, which was read by the Rev. Mr. Ellis. Dr. Spring then read a letter received by the Committee from New-Haven, Conn. and followed it with a short address, of which our limits will only permit us to say, that it was solemn, eloquent, and impressive, and commanded the most serious attention. A short address was then made by the Rev. Mr. Ellis. They both dwelt much on the necessity of importunate prayer for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our city, the specific object of the meeting. The meeting was concluded with singing, and the benediction was pronounced by Mr. Ellis. Among the audience, we were pleased to see a number of clergymen of different denominations. Of the intelligence communicated to the meeting, we can at present give our readers only the following letter, before alluded to.

Progress of the Revival at New-Haven and vicinity.* New-Haven, March 30th, 1821. My Dear Sir-You may recollect that I explained to you the manner in which the churches in the neighbourhood of NewHaven had been visited by our brethren, and the happy effects which had been produced through their instrumentality. It is with much pleasure, and I hope with gratitude, that I now inform you, that these visits are still continued, with apparently the same blessed consequences. Our brethren visit no church, except upon a particular invitation from the minister; but these Plications have become so numerous and importunate, that it

pand impossible to answer the calls with promptitude. There tribuw 16 applications on hand, from different churches. It is inquire! to visit them all; but as the brethren who make the ligation merchants and mechanics, and cannot with propriety ceived their daily occupations, by which their families are supever opin veral weeks must elapse before they can go through rality of st.-While I am writing two more applications have ed upon to d.

The estatee of Arrangement request that those papers which may republish at this meeting, would insert them in connexion with the account of

The revivals which have taken place through the instrumentality of our brethren, have been in Derby, North Milford, Milford, Stratford, Branford, North Branford, Merrider, Guilford, East Guilford, New Milford, South Britain, West Haven, East Haven, and three villages in the skirts of this town. In Woodbridge and North Haven, likewise, the brethren have laboured, and revivals now exist, but I suppose other causes co-operated with their labours. In 15 or 20 other places visits have been made; the good seed has been planted; appearances are encouraging; and revivals confidently expected. In these places, the brethren and sisters of the churches appear to be awaking to the performance of their appropriate duties, and to be labouring and praying with faith, for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Revivals now exist in many towns in this state, which are more distant, particularly in North Killingworth, Hartford, East Hartford, Windsor, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Newington, NewHartford, part of Berlin, Farmington, Bristol, Plymouth, Warren, New-Preston, and Goshen; and an unusual attention to religion is found in many other places. The revival at Hartford is most powerful; it seems as if the whole city was moved; and all the ecclesiastical societies partake of the blessing, viz: two Congregational, one Episcopal, one Baptist, and one Methodist. But notwithstanding the revival at Hartford is so extensive, yet it seems as if the Holy Spirit was working more effectually on the hearts of sinners in Farmington, than in any other town in the state. Upwards of 40 persons became, to the eye of Christian charity, subjects of personal piety during the last week. Only one young lady remains in the centre of the town, who has not become. hopefully pious, and that one is said to be under deep convictions.

In several places, three of which I now recollect, contentions, which had existed for many years in the churches and congregations, have been healed, and apparently done away, by means of the late revivals of religion. I should be glad to ask those persons who are opposed to revivals of religion-is not this a fruit of the Spirit?

In a town about 30 miles in the interior, there are three men who, after having read some of the works of Paine, and other sceptical writers, became avowedly unbelievers. Afte they proceeded to collect all the arguments against the Ch system they could meet with, and to fortify themselve infidel principles by comparing their views, and ret each other their strong reasons, intending to make out of their own, which should be invulnerable. A re menced in that town a month or two since, and at th gence, two of these infidels had become hopefully r ans, and the third was under strong convictions of.

In Yale College the appearances become more mating. Numerous and fervent have been the

have been offered, during the last season, to the Throne of Grace, for a revival in that institution. Last autumn, about 30 of the students became hopefully pious. Since that period there have been few convictions, until lately; but during the winter, college appears to have been advancing to a state of preparation for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Now the College Church are animated and active, and it seems as if the blessing was descending. Within ten days, nine, believe themselves, and exhibit evidences so satisfactory, as to induce Christians around them to believe, that they have become subjects of regeneration; and from 30 to 40 are under conviction. During this interesting state of things, the indigent young men, who are educating for the gospel ministry, have been particularly useful. Indeed, that portion of students may be said, with truth, to have contributed, in a good degree, to that moral elevation of character to which this favoured seminary has advanced.

In no instance where a revival has begun, have I learned that it has ceased. When the labours and prayers of Christians are great, then the revival is great; when these labours and prayers are slackened, then the revival appears to be at a stand.

I hope, sir, that we shall soon hear the cheering intelligence that a great revival is spreading over your city. Nothing is wanting to produce this blessing, but a great and united effort of ministers and churches. Let them labour and pray; and at the same time let them really believe "that God is more willing to give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him, than parents are to give good gifts to their children," and the blessing will descend. 1 am, Sir, with respect, your friend and brother in the gospel.

DEPARTURE OF MR. WARD.

This excellent man, and indefatigable missionary, took his departure from America on Sunday, the 25th of last month, on board the ship Hercules, for Liverpool. We regret that we have not room to insert an account of the religious exercises which took place on the occasion. We shall notice it in our next.

MISSION TO THE GREAT OSAGES.

We have received accounts from the Mission to the Great 3. They had reached Harrisburgh, Pa. on the 20th of and the next day proceeded on their journey. They erally in good health, except the eldest son of the Rev. , who was considerably indisposed. Further particueir journey are necessarily deferred.

JACOB SHERRED, ESQ.

legacy of $5.000 to the Orphan Asylum Society of ,500 to St. Philip's (African) Church; and about nd dollars for the support of a Protestant Episcopal chool in this state.