sider the expediency of presenting a memorial to Congress, respecting the carrying and opening of the mail on the Sabbath, presented a draft of a respectful Memorial to Congress, but the Association judged it expedient, in the peculiar circumstances of the country, to wave the subject for the present, and accepted of that part of the report of their committee, which relates to the adoption of prudent and special measures for preventing the profanation of the Lord's day.

The committee, appointed to make arrangements to raise money for de. fraying the necessary expenses of the Association, made the following Report, which was accepted, viz. In regard to the objects of expense they shall be,

I. The bills for printing the proceedings of this Association, and any documents, which they may think proper to publish.

II. The expenses of the delegates of this Association to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church from the time of their leaving the state to their return to the state.

III. The expenses of the secretary in attending the meetings of this As sociation.

In regard to the mode of raising funds to defray the expenses, your committee recommend that the sum of seventy-five cents, for the present year, be requested from each member of the several associations represented in this body, to be paid at the next annual meeting of the Associa tion to the secretary, subject to the order of the Association.

The committee chosen to consider the Report of the committee of the General Association in June last, respecting the intemperate use of spirit uous liquors, recommended a recommitment of the report to the committee chosen the last year, with the request of this Association, that the committee should pursue the judicious course upon which they had entered.

The Rev. Enoch Hale was reelected secretary, and a vote of thanks passed for his faithful services.

The following report of the committee appointed to devise a mode of preserving the facts contained in the

Voted, That the brethren, chosen substitutes in the delegations to the several bodies in our connexion, shall, at our next session, be considered as delegates to the respective bodies, if they shall not previously have taken their seats there through the failure of their principals.

A letter from the Rev. Thaddeus Osgood, containing a request that a committee be appointed by this body to examine his accounts of the expenditure of monies committed to his trust for the diffusion of religion in the new settlements of our country having been read,

Voted, To comply with his request, and that the Rev. Dr. Morse, and the Rev. Messrs. Abbot and Emerson be a committee to attend to this business.

Friday, June 26. Met agreeably to adjournment.

The committee for taking minutes of the narratives made their report, which was accepted; and the Rev. Dr. Morse, and the Rev. Messrs. Codman and Mead were appointed a committee to prepare it for publication, together with the other proceedings of the Association, at their present meeting.

This report is as follows:

The committee of the General Association of Massachusetts Proper, appointed to take minutes of the nar ratives of the state of religion given by the members of this body, ask leave to report:

That on a review of these narratives, there appear some very hopeful and comforting tokens of the increas ing power and influence of religion within the bounds of this Association. The order and harmony which generally prevail in the churches; the good understanding and fellowship existing among the ministers of the several associations; the great increase of the missionary spirit; and the lively interest it excites among

all classes of people; the growing at tention to the pious education of children and youth; and above all, the special effusions of the Spirit of grace upon several of the societies within our connexion, and their blessed effects perceived in the increase of the numbers, and in the reviving of Christian graces in the churches, are just causes of unfeigned gratitude to the great Head of the church, and we trust may be accounted by us hopeful tokens of blessings yet in store. The bonds of Christian union and fellow. ship have been strengthened among the ministers of the churches to their mutual comfort and encouragement, The zeal for the spread of the Gospel among the heathen, and for the supply of the destitute parts of our own country, has had a most happy influ ence on the state of religious feeling, and the practice of Christian duty; and in several instances has been remarkably owned and blessed of God, in the fulfilment of his word, That the liberal soul shall be made fat, and that he that watereth shall be wate ed also himself.

The revivals within the year past, though in few places great and pow. erful, have nevertheless given numerous and precious additions to the churches, and afforded quickening and encouragement to them who pray for the peace and prosperity of Zion. When we look into the western por. tion of our connexion, we gratefully notice the precious shower of Divine influences lately fallen on Williamstown, and the College in that place. Nearly one half of the students in that rising seminary, have hopefully be come the friends of the Redeemer, and in a future day may become the heralds of his salvation, to perishing sinners. The work is still progressing. When the salt is cast into the fountain, the streams will be pure and salutary. Of the inhabitants of the town about forty have been visibly added to the Lord. In Pittsfield, and several other towns, religious appearances are pleasant. In the more central parts of this connexion, we gratefully recognize the presence of our divine Immanuel walking in the midst of his golden candlesticks. Sev eral churches have been enlarged

and beautified with the salvation of God. In the town of Westfield about fifty persons have made a hopeful profession. In the town of Worcester several conversions have been hopefully wrought, and, at the present moment, appearances are encouraging. May the scattering drops be succeeded by copious showers, which shall satisfy the thirsty kill of Zion.

We are happy to learn, that in the County of Worcester a religious Charitable Society has lately been formed, which embraces objects of very great importance, and which promises to produce extensive effects in aid of the interests of Christianity.

For the encouragement of prayer it deserves to be remarked, that in the town of Royalston the church agreed to consecrate Saturday evening, each one in his own house, to pray for a revival of religion in that place, and for the ministers of Christ generally. "Praying breath has not been spent in vain." This event is an evident verification of our Savior's words, if two or three shall agree together on earth as touching any thing, it shall be given to them of my Father who is in heaven.

In the south eastern parts of this Commonwealth, we are informed of an extensive revival in the towns of Randolph, Easton, Abington, Weymouth, Braintree, and Bridgewater; and that an unusal number of hopeful converts have been added to the second church in Dorchester.

In the more northern parts of this connexion, we have no special reviv. als to notice; yet in travelling over this ground if we are not regaled with blossoms, we may fill our arms with the richest fruits from trees of righteous. ness which the Lord hath heretofore planted. Among these fruits we ad. mire great unity of sentiment, and an unparalleled combination of efforts to send the heralds of the cross to the distant regions of the earth. We have already seen the star in the East, and confidently hope that this star forbodes the speedy rising of the Sun of Righteousness on these dark and benighted regions. In that quarter of the globe where the King of Zion commenced his scene of humiliation, he now seems about to return in majesty and glory. In some of our more

compact and opulent towns, we notice with high satisfaction female Societies emulating the pious example of an ancient female disciple in making Coats and garments for the poor. We notice with pleasure the establishment of a Sunday School, in the town of Beverly, in which poor neglected children are taught to fear the name of the Lord and sanctify his day. Similar establishments are also contem. plated in other towns.

In other sections of the church in this country we hear with gratitude and joy of many things favorable to the hope of Zion. In the Presbyterian churches extending through all the states south of New England, the order of the Gospel and the blessings of the Spirit of grace, comfort and cheer the hearts of the people of God. In the state of Connecticut, the steady enjoyment of Gospel order in the church, and frequent refreshings from the presence of the Lord, maintain and gradually advance the interests of the blessed Redeemer. In NewHampshire the scenes presented are more various. In the middle and western parts of the state there have been precious and interesting revivals. But in some of the northern and and eastern parts there is a great deficiency of the ministration of the word of life, and a deplorable prostration of Gospel order.

We notice here with gratitude the prevalence of a missionary spirit, and the establishment of a Bible Society. Many churches in Vermont are reaping the peaceful and happy fruits of the late revivals in that state; and several places are now refreshed with showers of divine grace. The late revival in Middlebury College may be justly regarded as a happy omen to the church of God.

The prevalence of vice and immorality, especially the profanation of the Sabbath, and the abuse of spirituous liquors are indeed alarming, and cause a great diminution of the satisfaction we should otherwise feel in viewing the moral and religious state of our country. But when we hear the united voice of the religious public raised against these prevailing vices, and see the happy coincidence of Christian resolution and exertion to check these

pernicious influences, we thank God, and take courage. On the whole review the Association feels a confidence, that the great Head of the Church hath not forsaken ns, but is still building up our Zion. We, there fore, say to our churches, Be ye stead. fast and immoveable, alway abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know, that your labor shall not be in vain in the Lord.

A committee was appointed to consider a proposal of Mr. Schermerhorn "to present to the amount of $200 in copies of Owen's Exposition on the Hebrews to any association connected with this body, who will form themselves into a society for the purpose of aiding pious and indigent young men of promising talents in obtaining an education for the Gospel ministry," and reported, that this generous offer be accepted, and that the subject at large be referred to a committee of this body to report at the next session of the General Association: which report was accepted, and the Rev. Drs. Austin and Morse, and the Rev. Mr. Codman were appointed a committee for the above mentioned purpose.

The secretary presented an account for printing, which was allowed by the Association; and a committee was appointed to confer with the secretary and adjust the accounts and expenses, who reported, that all accounts are balanced except ten dol lars and fifty-five cents due to the secretary for past expenses,

Voted, That the thanks of this Association be given to the Moderator, the Secretary, and the Scribes for their services during the present ses

sion.

Voted, That the thanks of this Association be presented to the Rev. Mr Knapp, and the people of his charge, for their kind attention and hospitality to the members of this Association, during their session.

Voted, That the next meeting of this Association be on the fourth Tuesday of June next, at 5 o'clock, P.M. in Conway, at the house of the Rev. John Emerson.

Voted, That the Salem Association be requested to appoint a preacher for the next meeting.

After uniting in a song of Zion, and in an address to the throne of grace by the Rev. Dr. Burton,

The meeting was dissolved. SAMUEL AUSTIN, Moderator. Attest, PAYSON WILLISTON, Scribe. SAML. MEAD, Assistant Scribe.

N. B. The Report of the Committee on the abuse of Spirituous Liquors, and the Report of the Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, will be published hereafter.

EXTRACTS FROM THE REV. THADDEUS OSGOOD'S JOURNAL.

To the Editor of the Panoplist.
SIR,

In fulfilment of my promise in the last year's extract from my Journal, I send you the following statement, respecting my missionary labors from the 18th of July, 1811, to the 18th of July, 1812. The account of my receipts and expenditures for the year past has been audited by a committee chosen by the General Association of Massachusetts. The names and do. ings of the committee may be seen near the close of this extract. By giving this a place in your useful publication you will probably gratify some of your readers, and much oblige your humble servant,

THADDEUS OSGOOD.

1 SET out from Boston on the 18th of July, 1811. I passed through New Hampshire into Vermont, and there began to distribute the books and tracts which I had procured to be forwarded by land from Boston to Bur. lington.

While in Vermont, I had a commission given me by the secretary of the Missionary Society of that state, to labor a few weeks in the western parts of Vermont, and nothern part of New York. Accordingly, I spent some time in Williston, St. Albans, Swanton and Sheldon in Vermont, and then crossed over the lake, and spent a few weeks in Plattsburgh and the vicinity, in New York, visiting schools and distributing books, and tracts wherever I travelled. I also assisted in setting up a number of

small libraries in New York and Ver mont, and left books in the hands of agents in several places to be appropriated to the same object on proper application being made.

I then went into Canada, taking part of my books with me. With such books as were suitable for libraries I aided in establishing them, in places were they appeared to be most needed. Small tracts and Bibles I distributed gratuitously.

After tarrying a short time in Montreal, and the vicinity, I went to Quebec, and explained my charitable design to the Bishop of Quebec and a number of the leading characters of that place. From them I obtained some pecuniary aid towards printing tracts, and reprinting useful books for the destitute.

After spending two weeks in Que. bec, I returned to Montreal, and made a short stay to furnish myself with a good assortment of tracts, and make provision for republishing a number of useful books. I set out again upon my journey passing up the river St. Lawrence sometimes on one side, and sometimes on the other, till I arrived at Kingston. There I staid some days finding the people entirely instruction; destitute of religious having recently experienced the loss of their very worthy pastor Dr. Stuart. I then proceeded north of lake Ontario through York and Niagara, two principal towns in the Upper Province. I spent some time in the vicinity of Niagara, carrying from house to house proposals for the establishment of libraries, and moral schools, in a large number of towns and settlements. I then crossed over to Buffaloe, and spent two Sabbaths in that place. Had my engagements permitted I should with great pleas ure have spent more time there.

In that place there appeared more attention to religious instruction, and to divine things in general, than I witnessed any where else in the new settlements. By the request of a number, who had professed religion previous to their removal thither, I organized a church consisting of ten members; to which were added, after a suitable examination, fifteen others, who gave hopeful evidence of

their being duly qualified for admis. sion to a church. On the following Sabbath we celebrated the holy supper for the first time in that town; on which occasion there were thirty who partook; five of whom were occasional communicants. A female Praying Society is established in that town consisting of nineteen members. They meet weekly for prayer and almsgiving. There were last winter five schools taught in the town, all of which I visited, and was happy to find them, in general, well regulated. Two of the instructors offered prayers in their schools morning and evening. A number of young people in the place appeared to be anxious to know what they should do to be saved.

From Buffaloe I proceeded a southwesterly course into the state of Ohio; and went as far as Cleaveland, a very Bourishing and handsome town, situated at the mouth of the Cayahoga river.

I spent one Sabbath there with great satisfaction, and I hope to some good effect; for the people ap peared very attentive, and anxious that I might visit them again.

I then turned southwardly and crossed the New Connecticut, preaching from town to town, till I came to the Ohio river, at Beavertown. I then proceeded up the river to Pittsburgh, where I tarried several days, to procure some printing to be done. I then passed through Canonsburgh, Washington, Brownville, and Uniontown, and crossed over the mountains to Cumberland, pursuing my journey without any long stay, through Hagarstown, Williamsport, Frederickstown, and Georgetown, to the city of Washington. Here I tarried a few days, applying, both in a public and private manner, for some assistance towards carrying on my charitable design, but with no suc cess, excepting from a few individu⚫ als.

I pursued my journey through Alexandria, Dumfries, FredericksVOL. V. New Seaies.

burgh, Richmond, and Williams burgh to Hampton, crossing from Hampton to Norfolk, where I staid a number of days, preaching, visiting schoools, and collecting donations. I then returned by way of Peters. burgh to Richmond, where I called upon his Excellency the Governor of Virginia, who treated me with great kindness, gave me his name, and con tributed liberally towards my object. His name was of great use to me in obtaining contributions in the place. From Richmond I proceeded northward through the district of Columbia to Baltimore, where I tarried two Sabbaths. In this place I obtained considerable assistance, both in books and money, towards aiding the desti tute. Also in Philadelphia, Trenton, New Brunswick, Newark, New York,and almost every populous town from Philadelphia to Boston, individals afforded me some help. It was thought proper to invite the children, in populous places, to contrib ute their mite, in small books and little pieces of money. This method has been attempted, and the children in most of the populous towns from Norfolk to Boston, have been addressed on the subject, in consequence of which handsome donations, in books and money have been received. This method of collecting charity may do good to the children from whom the favor is received, as well as to those to whom it is sent: for it is of great importance to promote a charitable disposition in children at an early age.

The whole account of my donations and expenditures for the year past will be seen by the following statement of the auditing committee:

The subscribers, a committee of the General Association of Massachusetts for the purpose of auditing the accounts of the Rev. T. Osgood, as a missionary, and giving him ad vice with respect to his future oper ations, having attended that service, find, that Mr. O. has collected dur ing the past year,

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