thither to make should be merged in that: it being thought that the object and interests of each were the same, so that, under the implied assurance that the wants of this diocess, so highly prominent, and for which so much sympathy has been felt and expressed by our brethren, would have an early remembrance in the disposition of the General Society's funds, I proceeded to Baltimore, where I arrived Jan. 25th. I had the satisfaction to find my object highly approved by Bishop Kemp the assistance afforded by the churches in this city was by individual donation, the attendance upon which required a greater length of time than elsewhere, so that I did not arrive in Washington till the 15th of February, 1822. I was prevented from making immediate application to the churches of this place, and Georgetown. I received, however, promise, that such should be made as soon as practicable. It had been my intention to have proceeded to South-Carolina on this mission, but a letter from Bishop Moore, of Virginia, to whom I had written, though hospitably inviting me thither, informing me, that my solicitations would interfere with a general and large application already going on in his diocess. I deemed it most adviseable to give up the prosecution of my journey any further, particularly as the visit to South-Carolina would much increase the expense of my journey, unless by greater success on my way than I had a right to expect. Earnestly commending, then, the object to Bishops Moore and Bowen, by letters, I returned homeward. From Bishop Bowen, I have since learned, that application will soon be made in his diocess; the success of which I am still anxious to learn. Passing through Fredericktown, Maryland, I received the same assurances which had been made at Georgetown, from the Rev. Mr. Johns; leaving Salem, I arrived home, 12th March. Letters, during the course of my journey, were transmitted to those parishes and places where I had prospect of any success from some of whom I received encouragement to hope for future assistance.

"It becomes me here to state, gene-. rally, what I should have done in the

course of this report, with respect to individual places and people, had I not feared too frequent repetition, my feelings of lively gratitude for the great hospitality shown me at every place I have visited by the ministers and members of our church; and also for the great interest expressed often by substantial deeds, as well as words, in the prosperity of our western Zion. And here, too, I must acknowledge the great value of that kind assistance rendered me at every place by all our brethren.

"Annexed is the amount of receipts in the several places visited :

"At New-Haven, Connecticut, collection, $ 86 60, of individuals, $11 75-$98 35; at Middletown, collec tion, $15, of one individual, $10— $25; Hartford, collection, $41 75, individual donations, $138-$179 75; Providence, Rhode-Island, collection, $22 22; Trinity church, Boston, Massachusetts, $157 65; St. Paul's, do. $141 78; Christ church, do. $50; of the Rev. Mr. Carlile, Salem, in behalf of a lady, $10; collection in a church at Newburyport, Massachusetts, $29; collection in Portsmouth, NewHampshire, $48; of Baruch Chase & Bloiggin, in Hopkinton, do. $25; Troy, New-York, collection, $157 34; St. Peter's, Albany, $ 36 60; additional from St. Peter's, there have been received 142 Prayer Books, 50 Bibles, and about 700 tracts, for the benefit of the society; of a lady in Kingston, NewYork, $3; collection in Hyde-Park, New-York, $ 19; collection in Poughkeepsie, New-York, $23; of Judge C. Verplanck, by the Rev. Mr. Thomas, Fishkill, $7; of Grace church, NewYork, $342 81; of Trinity church, including St. Paul's and St. John's chapels, $423 25; of St. George's, $ 133 95; of Thomas Gibbons, esq. $100; collection in a church at New-Brunswick, New-Jersey, 45 37; additional afterward received, $2; collection, Burlington, New-Jersey, $19 30; additional from two individuals, $ 15; received by letter from Newark, NewJersey, by the Rev. Mr. Powers, $ 32; do. from the Rev. Mr. Carter, Trenton, $25; received of churches in Baltimore, Maryland, by individual donation, $555 50; do. a seal, valued at

$5; received of Jacob Morris, Otsego County, New-York, through the Right Rev. Philander Chase, $50; of the Rev. Philo Shelton, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, $20; of the Rev. Mr. Onderdonk, Brooklyn, Long-Island, a certificate of deposit, $43 22-total received, $2,911 9 cents."

tees appointed for administering the charity fund of others, to render annually an account of our stewardship to those who have confided to us such ample opportunities for usefulness. The charge of distributing your bounty is a singular privilege and blessing. In the enjoyment which it affords, we have "The society then proceeded to the much reason for gratitude to you, as the election of managers for the year ensu- means, under God, of enabling us to be, ing-whereupon the following persons in an appropriate sense, not only hearwere chosen :-The Rev. Roger Searle, ers, but doers of the word. But while the Rev. S. Johnston, the Rev. I. Morse, the labour is almost, if not altogether the Rev. E. B. Kellogg, the Rev. P. our's, the reward is peculiarly your's; Chase, jun. J. C. Wright, esq. W. Lit for to you, as the supporters of the sotle, esq. C. Hammond, esq. Ezra Gris-ciety, is the promise addressed, "it is wold, esq. John Hall, Rufus Murray, and Chester Griswold."

"The following persons were chosen officers of the board, viz.-The Rev. Roger Searle, vice-president; the Rev. Samuel Johnston, corresponding secretary; the Rev. Philander Chase, jun. recording secretary; and William Little, esq. of Delaware, treasurer."

The Thirteenth Report of the Board of Trustees of the Protestant Episeopal Society for the Advancement of Christianity in South-Carolina ; made at the Anniversary of the Society, January 6th, 1823.

THE thirteenth anniversary of our institution beholds us again assembled, on the feast of Epiphany, to offer praise and thanksgiving in the house of God. On such an occasion, and in such a place, it is indeed good for us to meet together, and to bless "the Author of every good and perfect gift," "for his inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ." The manifestation of our Saviour to the Gentiles is eminently fitted to inspire our gratitude; and is, perhaps, the most appropriate season for the annual meeting of a society whose objects so perfectly harmonize with that glorious and happy event. Already had the church set it apart as peculiarly worthy of commemoration by her faithful followers and we could not better have expressed entire approbation than by imitating an example equally venerable and excellent.

It well becomes us, who are but tras

more blessed to give than to receive." Each contributes only a mite: yet every one must be conscious that he is indeed a fellow-worker with us in this Jabour of love. Your best recompense is to see this work prosper in our hands, and whilst you faithfully discharge your duty to us, we venture to promise, with the favour of heaven, that we shall not be wanting to you. But while the board rejoice that many have, from the foundation of the society, been punctual in the discharge of their annual dues, we cannot but deeply regret that the list of arrears should still be very considerable. Without animadverting on the variety of motive that may influence those who thus deprive us of a large fund intended for the good of the church, we feel ourselves authorized to expostulate with such members in the language of respect and affection. We would ask, why did they join the society, and why do they continue in its ranks, if they do not acknowledge the obligation of the engagement they have made? While the society exists, whilst its funds are carefully administered, whilst its objects are continually promoted, and the church benefited thereby, how can they rest satisfied with such apathy? They have undertaken to give freely; and we only ask them to remember, that he who gives, before he is called on, or gives the instant he is, acts in the true spirit of Christian liberality. We entreat such as are scattered throughout the country, to remember the difficulty and expense of waiting on them there. It is comparatively easy, on the contrary, for them to make

payment in town; since there is scarcely one who does not visit the city occasionally, or who has not friends that do. We earnestly beseech all such persons to recollect, that he who seeks to do good is doubly blessed. If any indeed love the church and the society, we trust they will not regard themselves as debtors to our treasury; and entitled to wait until applied to. Let them rather feel that what they owe is to God and their fellow men, and whilst they reap the blessing of giving freely, let them imitate the example of the poor widow, who waited not to be reminded of her duty, but went to give, with her own hand, the trifle which she had not even promised to give.

The board regret to say, that but lit tle addition has been made, during the past year, to the funds of the society. While some persons have withdrawn their names, only four annual, and six life subscribers have been added to the list.

The board have addressed letters regularly every year to the different clergy in the diocess, requesting, with the approbation of their vestries respectively, that sermons might be preached, and collections made in aid of our treasury. During the past year, however, only St. Michael's, St. Philip's, and St. Paul's, Charleston; Trinity church, Columbia, and Christ church, have contributed. The trustees are sensible that some country parishes can hardly be expected to assist us in this mode; yet it is believed that there are pious and liberal persons in all of them, who would gladly embrace such an opportunity of giving some portion of the abundance wherewith they have been blessed. It is extremely desirable also that such an occasion should be afforded for making known more generally the objects, wants, and usefulness of the Protestant Episcopal Society for the Advancement of Christianity in SouthCarolina. Doubtless there are many who have heard that such an association exists, but who are ignorant of what it has done, and of what it is continually labouring to do. It is our desire that so excellent an institution should be more generally known. It is equally our duty: and we shall therefore

persevere in our endeavours to awaken the attention of our brethren in the country to the welfare of the institution.

The board record here, with plea sure, the liberality of a donor unknown, to whom they are indebted for the sum of one hundred dollars, and they add, with much satisfaction, the gift of twenty by another whose name is equally withheld. They rejoice at beholding such acts of Christian charity per formed in the very spirit of the gospel precept, whieh suffers not the left hand to know what the right hand doeth.Such givers desire not the praise of men; but rather lay up for themselves treasure in heaven. The trustees cannot close this part of the report without again acknowledging the receipt of the contents of a missionary box kept in Mr. Dickson's school. Such contribu tions are singularly acceptable; for they are among the happiest imitations of the poor widow's example.

The subject of our funds calls up to memory, as intimately allied to it, the situation of our late treasurer.* The board have still to regret that his ill health disables him from attempting to resume his duties. Under the expectation that a voyage to Europe would reestablish his health, a temporary appointment was made; but it has been for some time certain, that we cannot hope again to behold our financial concerns under his judicious and paternal guardianship. The gratitude and affectionate regard of the trustees, and they doubt not of the society at large, attend him in his retirement.

During the past year, the sum of $2,680 has been expended in the sup port of the ministry in several country parishes, and for missionary purposes? and the board have the satisfaction of believing that these appropriations have been productive of good. They venture not to say, that all has been done which might have been accomplished; yet there is reason for gratitude, and much encouragement to go forward. Indeed, if this society had no other object than to send forth missionaries, its prosperity ought to be dear to every friend of religion, and especially of our

* Charles Kershaw, esq.