write English-it is impossible for a moment to doubt the utility of the Institutions, or to deny that the work of improvement is going forward. The progress of persons advanced in years, who have but one day in seven to learn, cannot be otherwise than slow; and, doubtless, much remains to be done; but, while the effect of these schools on the morals of the Hottentots is already very apparent,in their better observance of the Lord's day, and the useful appropriation of that portion of time which before was too often wasted in idleness, the very general desire of instuction thus evinced, both for themselves and their children, affords a gratifying proof of the influence of Christian principles on their minds; and cannot fail, at no distant period, to produce a striking and important change in the character and habits of the people. In the day schools, we had much satisfaction in seeing the British system successfully introduced.

At all these institutions, I think I may with propriety affirm, there exists, both among the missionaries and people, a great degree of zeal, and a real interest in the missionary cause. Indeed, the punctuality of their attendance on the daily public exercises of devotion, the correct seriousness of their demeanor while there, the readiness which they have evinced in contributing toward the religious improvement as well as temporal necessities of their brethren in the missionary and charitable Associations formed among themselves, left us no reason to doubt the statements of the missionaries, that the Gospel has been received among the people, not in word only but in power; and that its effects are displayed in the lives of many, as well as in the moral and orderly conduct of the whole community at the several stations.

With regard to the progress of the Hottentots in civilization, it appears to me that an unfair estimate has often been formed: and because living among Europeans, and for the most part subject to their control, they still retain much of their native character and habits, and do not at once adopt the manners and customs of a people so different from themselves, they are hastily pronounced to have advanced but little beyond the savage state. Civilization is, indeed, the handmaid of religion, and invariably has followed in

her train: but her progress has, in general, been but very gradual. Yet, with every allowance for the pecul iarity of their circumstances and the differences in national character and habits, I have no hesitation in saying, that many of the Hottentots at these institutions appeared to us as fully on an equality, in point of civilization, with a great portion of the labouring class in our own country.

We are glad to find that the industry of the people, at the different institutions, was fettered by no restrictions, on the part of the missionaries; and that the profits of it were entirely their own. The missionaries assured us, that they strictly avoid interfering with the people in the disposal of themselves: and that they had perfect liberty to go whenever and wherever they pleased. The outward circumstances of many of them, their houses, cattle, wagons, &c. afford unquestionable proof of their industry.

The buildings at the several stations appeared to us substantial, and well suited for the purposes to which they are applied; and must have contributed essentially toward the improvement of the people. They have offered employment to many and provided the means of instructing them in the useful arts; while they have also served to foster a laudable spirit of independence and local attachment, which is productive of the best effects on the people themselves, and helps to attract others to the institutions, as experience has already shown.

GREAT BRITAIN.-British and Foreign Bible Society.-In consequence of the late discussion respecting the Apocrypha, the committee at the late Anniversary, submitted the matter to the Society, requesting its ultimate and authoritative interpretation of its fundamental law in reference to this question. The decision of the Society was unanimous against the Apocryphal books, and hereafter the funds of the Institution are to be employed for the circulation of the Word of God simply, without note, comment, or any appendage whatever.

Naval and Military Bible Society.This Society, which is about twenty years older than the British and Foreign Bible Society, continues its operations with increasing vigour and use fulness. In the year ending May 1825,

it had issued 6049 Bibles and Testaments; making a general total up to that period of 175,400 copies of the Scriptures distributed to sailors and soldiers. The number of naval and military officers had increased to 315. Since that date, in consequence of the late order of the government that every soldier who can read shall be furnished with a Bible at the public expense, a further issue has been made, of 16,000 Bibles.

DONATIONS TO RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

To the American Board from May 19th to June 20th, $8,335,65: exclusive of $370 in the way of legacy, and $185,75 to the permanent funds.

The Treasurer of the American Home Missionary Society, acknowledges the receipt of 2,702,80 since the 10th of May last.

May 1.-Rev. LUTHER BINGHAM, was installed over the First Church in Marietta, Ohio. Sermon by the Rev. Samuel D. Hoge, Professor of Natural Philosophy, in the University of Ohio.

May 11.-Rev. BASIL MANLY was installed Pastor of the Baptist Church in Charleston, S. C. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Ludlow, of the Baptist Church, Georgetown.

June 6.-Rev. LEWIS BOND was ordained as an Evangelist at Westfield, New-Jersey. Sermon by the Rev. Abraham Williamson, of Chester.

June 14.-Rev. ISAAC EDDY was installed as Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, N. Y. Sermon by the Rev. Elihu Mason, of Pomfret.

June 14.-Rev. JOB F. HALSEY, over the Presbyterian Church in Lower Freehold, N. Y. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Studdiford.

June 14.-Rev. DANIEL A. CLARKE was installed over the Congregational Church in Bennington, Vt. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Griffin.

June 16.-Rev. DANIEL FITZ was ordained as Colleague with the Rev. Dr. Dana, at Ipswich. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Dana, of Newburyport.

June 18.-Rev. W. C. BROWNLEE, D. D. was installed as Collegiate Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of New-York. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Knox.

June 20.-Rev. James SnodgRASS was installed Pastor of the United Congregations of Pigeon Run and Sugar Creek.

June 21.-Rev. PARSONS COOKE was ordained over the Second Church in

Ware, Ms. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Woodbridge of Hadley.

June 21.-Rev. HENRY C. WRIGHT was ordained over the First Church in West Newbury, Ms. Sermon by theRev. Mr. Withington of Newbury.

June 21.-Rev. AARON B. CHURCH, Missionary at Denneysville, was ordained as an Evangelist at East Machias, Me. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Jackson, of West Machias.

June 22.-Rev. WELLS BUSHNELL, was ordained over the Presbyterian Church at Meadville, Pa. Sermon by the Rev. Joseph Stockton, of Ohio.

June 22-Rev. ROBERT M. LAIRD was installed pastor of the church of Monteur's Run, Pa. Sermon by Rev. Elisha P. Swift of Pittsburgh.

June 23.—Rev. JOHN W. ADAMS, of Auburn Seminary, was ordained over the First Presbyterian congregation in Syracuse, N. Y. Sermon by the

Rev Dr. Richards.

June 24.-Rev. THOMAS P. HUNT was ordained Pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Brunswick Co. Va. Sermon by the Rev. Wm. T. Armstrong.

June 25.-Rev. EBENEZAR MASON, was installed as Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church of Brooklyn, Long Island. Sermon by the Rev. Dr. McMurray.

June 27.-Rev. DANIEL H. JOHNSON, over the Presbyterian Church in Windham, New-York. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Hindshaw of New-Prov idence.

June 28.-Rev. THOMAS L. SHIPMAN, as pastor of the Church and Congregation in Southbury, Con. Ser

mon by the Rev. Luther Hart, Plymouth.

July 5.-Rev. THOMAS SAVAGE was installed at Bedford N. H. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Whiton.

July 12.--Rev. HEMAN ROOD was ordained over the Centre Congregational Church and Society in Gilmantown, Mass. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Edwards, of Andover.

UNITED STATES.-The late Fourth of July, being the fiftieth anniversary or American Independence, was celebrated with more than usual splendour throughout the Union. The day is rendered memorable by the decease, almost simultaneously, of two of the most distinguished signers of the Declaration of Independence—the late venerable JOHN ADAMS, ex-president of the United States, who departed this life at his residence in Quincy, near the close of that day, in the midst of its rejoicings, and his distinguished successor, THOMAS JEFFERSON, whose death occurred at Monticello, a few hours earlier on the same afternoon; the former in the ninety-second year of his age-the latter, in his eightyfourth. Great respect has been paid to the memory of these illustrious men, by the general Government, at Washington, as well as by the local authorities in various parts of the Union.

Mr. Gallatin has recently embarked to take the place of Mr. King at the Court of St. James. Besides other matters in dispute, there remain to be settled the following important questions: the north eastern boundary; the navigation of the St. Lawrence; the boundary of the North West Coast of America; the Colonial Trade; the Slave Convention.

COLOMBIA. Considerable excitement has existed in this republic, in consequence of an insurrection which broke out at Venezuela, in the latter part of April. The head man in this disturbance of the peace is General Paez, a man of some distinction among the liberators of his country. His motive in these proceedings, so far as it may be gathered from his language and conduct, appears to be disappointed ambition. Imbecility appears to have marked his measures, and all apprehensions of any serious results from

the revolt have subsided. Entire tranquility it is expected will be shortly restored, by the presence of the Liberator, who is returning from Peru, and bringing with him a force of 12,000 men to the seat of disturbances. General Paez is likely to be condemned as a traitor.

It was perhaps not to be expected that the fortunes of such a man as Bolivar should not awaken envy in the bosoms of some who were companions with him, and competitors for fame, in the Colombian revolution. It was apparently an ebullition of this passion that occasioned the late resignation of the vice-president, General Santander, who gave as his principal reason," the danger to liberty, resulting from the prolonged continuance in power of one, and that a military man."

BRAZIL.-Don Pedro, it is said, has refused the crown of Portugal, and given the kingdom to his daughter, Maria de Gloria, whom he proposes to to marry to his brother Don Miguel. He seems therefore to have cast himself on the fortunes of his Brazilian empire, preferring a solitary throne in the western world to a less conspicuous seat among the crowned heads of Europe.

Respecting the war with Buenos Ayres, little can be said. In the latter part of February, Admiral Brown, of the Patriot squadron, made a not very formidable demand of the surrendry of Montevideo, which being refused, a cannonade followed, but with no important effect. On the other hand, the Brazilian fleet has received a new commander, and the blockade of La Plata is now strictly enforced.

GREECE.-How the war goes on in this ill-fated country, since the lamented fall of Missolonghi, we are not distinctly informed. Hopes and rumours

of anticipated relief to the poor Greeks, from an invasion of the Turks by Russia, have at length been put to rest, by the surrendry to the Russians of Maldavia and Wallachia. These long demanded provinces have it seems at length been given up by Turkey in the desperate hope of saving the less valuable territory of the Morea. Whatever therefore may be the issue of her struggle with the Greeks she will come out from it greatly weakened in her resources for future wars and inexpressibly more odious in the view of the civilized world.

RUSSIA. The present Emperor of Russia is not less hostile to the dissemination of the Scriptures among his subjects than was his predecessor. Whether the measure which he has recently taken to suppress their circulation was dictated by a fear of those of high standing in his court, or by the belief that this light from Heaven would too clearly discover the dark deeds of tyranny, or by personal hostility to the truth, we are not sufficiently informed to judge. But whatever may have been his motive, we cannot but smile at his impotence, and rejoice in the belief that this measure will be overruled to give a more extended circulation to the word of life, and we would hope to the effectual enlightening and conversion of his empire.

The following decree is directed to the Metropolitan of St. Petersburgh.

"Having taken into consideration. the representations of your eminence, and of the Metropolitan Eugenius, respecting the difficulties which present themselves to the progress of the cause of the Russian Bible Society, and considering your opinions well founded, I order you as President of said Society

to suspend its activity in all its operations, without exception, until my further permission. You are hereby empowered to extend this my order to all the committees, branches, and associations, connected with the Society, throughout Russia, and at the same time to obtain a particular account of all property, moveable and immoveable, in houses, lands, books, materials, and money, belonging to the Society, wherever these are to be found, and to furnish me with the most accurate and circumstantial information possible thereof. The sale of the Holy Scriptures already printed in Slavonian and Russian, as also in the other languages in use among the inhabitants of the Russian empire, I permit to be continued at the fixed prices.

(Signed,)

NICHOLAS.

His Eminence immediately ordered a stop to be put to the printing of the versions at present in the press, &c. and to make up the accounts as soon as possible."

BURMAH.-The war which was lately announced as being terminated, has been renewed. A preliminary treaty had been signed, with apparent sincerity, on the part of the Burmese; hostilities had ceased; the parties mingled in friendly intercourse; and all wore the aspect of a speedy and settled peace. But the whole affair is said to have been an artifice on the part of the Burmese, and at the expiration of the armistice hostilities were again commenced by the British, in an attack on Maloun which they captured together with a considerable quantity of military stores and money. At the last dates, the invading army was ad vancing towards the capital.