'Some account was next given, of the effects which have attended the application of the various medicines which have been prepared for the cure of intemperance, of the degree of efficacy which is to be expected from their use, of the manner in which they should be managed when administered, and of the various means by which their favorable effects are to be supported and rendered permanent. 'In conclusion it was remarked, that it was important to keep a strict watch upon all those occasions where the young very often taste ardent spirits for the first time, and to remove, when practicable, the temptations which are thus thrown in their way;—that many persons, no doubt, may date their habits of intemperance from the time when they first tasted ardent spirits on Boston Common, and acquired a relish for it;—that many others acquire the same relish for it at the Theatre;-that if spirits were banished from the Common and from the Theatre, many would be saved from habits of intemperence, and that there are many other occasions and places which might be made the subject of the same remark. It was particularly recommended to sea captains and ship owners, that they should endeavour to bring up the young men who enter their vessels, to labor without any use of rum. "The Report was concluded by offering the following resolutions for the consideration of the meeting; and after being advocated by Dr Z. Boylston Adams, Dr Channing, Rev. E. S. Gannett, Hon. Wm Sturgis, Dr J. B. Flint, and Rev. Wm Collier, they were passed unanimously. 1. Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting there is sufficient evidence that ardent spirits are not necessary as a refreshment or a support to the strength during labor; but on the contrary, are absolutely injurious to health; that to the general moderate use of them is to be chiefly attributed the prevalent habit of intemperance; and that entire abstinence from their use, except when prescribed as medicines, be recommended to all classes of society. 2. That it be recommended to ship owners, masters of vessels, farmers, mechanics, proprietors, and superintendents of manufacturing establishments, and all others having the care of young persons when first entering upon laborious occupations, to endeavour to induce those under their charge, to form the habit of of labor without any use of ardent spirits. 3. That it be recommended to all having the charge of the education of the young, to endeavour to produce upon their minds a strong impression of the dangerous tendency of even a moderate use of ardent spirits. 'It was then voted, that the Report and Resolutions be print ed for distribution; and that the proceedings of the meeting be signed by the President and Secretary of the Society and published in the newspapers. JOHN WARE, Secretary.' JOHN C. WARREN, President. Boston Sunday School Society.-This Society, of which we have already given some account,* held its first annual meeting for the choice of officers on the 28th of November. Rev. Joseph Tuckerman D. D. was chosen President; Mr Moses Grant, Vice President; J. F. Flagg, M. D. Corresponding Secretary; Mr F. T. Gray, Recording Secretary; and Mr B. H. Green, Treasurer. A public meeting was held on the evening of the 12th of December in Federal Street Church. The house was well filled, and reports, relating to the condition and management of the Hancock, Howard, and Franklin, the West Church, Twelfth Congregational Church, and Cambridgeport Schools, were read by their respective superintendents, and listened to with great attention and interest. A report from Hollis Street Church School, for want of time to read it, was reluctantly omitted, and the Corresponding Secretary reported in general respecting those schools, with the superintendents of which the Society is in correspondence. Judge Simmons and Hon. Jonathan Phillips then addressed the meeting. The deep interest they felt in the institutions for whose multiplication and improvement the society was formed, was apparently communicated, by their impressive appeals, to the whole assembly; and the words of encouragement they uttered, and the strong sympathy of the occasion, we trust, will long continue to animate the exertions of the teachers in the good cause in which they are so laudably, and at the expense of so many sacrifices, engaged. We congratulate the Society upon its success and prosperity thus far. By a judicious application of the fund of information and experience it cannot fail to accumulate, it will in time do much for the advancement of pure religion and of human happiness. But the results of its labors will fail of much of the good they might effect, if not given to the public at large, and we hope the reports abovementioned will all be published. Dedication and Installation at Saco, Me.-In Saco, Me. a new church was on Wednesday, the 28th of November, dedicated to the worship of the One God, and Rev. Thomas Tracy installed as the pastor of the society for whose use it was erected. Rev. Mr Wells, of Kennebunk, Me. offered an introductory prayer and read a selection from the scriptures. The prayer of installation and dedication was offered by Dr Nichols, of Portland, Mc. * See page 277 of our present volume. and the sermon delivered by Rev. F. W. P. Greenwood, of Boston, from Acts, xvii. 19. May we know what this new doctrine whereof thou speakest, is?' Rev. Dr Parker, of Portsmouth, N. H. gave the charge; Rev. Mr Walker, of Charlestown, the right hand of fellowship; Dr Nichols addressed the society, and Mr Walker offered the concluding prayer. Mr Greenwood's sermon has been published under the title of 'The Peculiar Features of Christianity.' Dedication at Lechmere Point.-A new church, erected at Lechmere Point for the use of the Third Congregational Society in Cambridge, was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God, on Tuesday, December 25th. The services were as follows;-introductory prayer, by Rev. H. Ware, Jr, reading of scriptures, by Rev. Mr Barrett, dedicatory prayer, by Rev. Mr Parkman, sermon, by Rev. Dr Lowell, of Boston;-concluding prayer by Rev. Mr Walker, of Charlestown. Dr Lowell's sermon was from Acts, xi. 26. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.' Ordination at Stoughton.-On Wednesday, Nov. 21st, Rev. William L. Stearns was ordained pastor of the First Church and Society in Stoughton. The introductory prayer was by Rev. Mr Storer, of Walpole. A sermon 'on the nature and extent of christian liberty,' was delivered by Rev. Mr White, of Dedham, from Galatians, v. 1. 'Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.' Rev. Dr Harris, of Dorchester, offered the ordaining prayer, and Rev. Dr Ripley, of Concord, gave the charge, Rev. Mr Gannett, of Boston, the right hand of fellowship, and Rev. Mr Huntoon, of Canton, offered the concluding prayer. 6 Edition of the New Testament.-A gentleman perfectly qualified for the task, is engaged in publishing 'The New Testament in the Common Version conformed to Griesbach's Standard Greek Text.' The Epistle to the Romans and the two Epistles to the Corinthians are already before the public, as specimens of the work. It is an attempt,' says the editor, 'to afford to the English reader the benefit of Professor Griesbach's restorations of the sacred text. The labors of that eminent critic are well known to have obtained the nearly unanimous approbation of learned men of all denominations. The Common Version is here reprinted, with no other alterations, either of words or of punctuation, than the amended text requires.' Any judicious attempt to present the records of our religion to common readers in a more perfect state than they can now obtain them, must meet the approbation of all enlightened men. We hope this will be so favorably received as to encourage the gentleman referred to, to complete his design. Massachusetts Evangelical Missionary Society.-This institution has, from October 1st, 1826, to January 1st, 1828, received the following donations: 1826. Cash of Rev. Dr Edes' Society, Providence, R. I. to constitute Contribution at Semi-annual Meeting in Salem $15 130 . From Evang. Treasury of the Second Church in Boston, Rev. Feb. From Society for Benevolent Purposes, in Twelfth Cong. March. Society of Rev. Mr Peabody, Springfield Cash by Rev. Mr Shaw, of Eastham, from a friend to the April. From Society of the Rev. Mr White, Dedham May. Cash from Twelfth Cong. Church, Boston, to constitute Rev. Cash from the Female Benevolent Library Association, Anniversary Contribution, Boston June. Cash, Rev. Mr Ripley's Society, Concord Cash, Female Benev. Society, Princeton Female Auxiliary Evang. Miss. Society, Salem, Rev. Dr Female Association in Rev. Mr Brazer's Society, by Hon. L. Society worshipping in King's Chapel, Boston 9 60 15 6 59 67 5 Aug. 50 Sept. 82 41 39 Nov. ficiated at Worcester 73 Ladies of the East Church Society, Salem, to constitute Rev. Ladies of the Society of the South Parish in Portsmouth for 30 50 50 New South Society, Rev Mr Young Female Cent Society, in Rev. Dr Bancroft's Society, Wor cester Semi-annual contribution by Rev. Dr. Tuckerman, who of $881 66 The object of this Society, as is well known, is to afford assistance to such parishes as are unable to support the gospel ministry from their own resources. As must be obvious from the above list of donations, which make a large proportion of its whole disposable income for more than a year, the aid it can give, in single instances, is but small, when the great number of calls constantly made upon its treasury is considered. We doubt however, whether there are many channels into which the benevolent can turn their charities with a better prospect of effecting good. Mr Adam of Culcutta.-This gentleman has resumed his missionary labors in India. Obituary. DIED in Philadelphia, October 16th, Mrs Susan Sturgis, wife of Nathaniel R. Sturgis, of this city, and daughter of the late Samuel Parkman, Esq. The character of this deeply lamented lady, combining in such rare union the firm with the gentle attributes of christian excellence, and adding to both the graces of a delicate and polished mind, will, by all who had opportunity to estimate it, be long affectionately remembered among those which have beautifully illustrated to them the power of christian faith. It was a happiness and a privilege, worthy of grateful acknowledgment, to witness the unostentatious, but uniform and consistent sense which her life expressed, of the various obligations of a disciple of Jesus; the testimony which it bore to the claims of piety; her exemplary walk in the sphere of social relations; her conscientious use of prosperity, and, in sorrow, her sustained trust, and peace, such as the world giveth not;-in short, the diligent devotion of her days to duty, and the filial submission of her will to God. Such a memory is blessed, not less in the purifying influence which it exerts, than in the consolations which so richly it communicates. LIST OF NEW PUBLICATIONS.-A Discourse, preached at the Dedication of the Bethlehem Church, in Augusta, Maine, October 18, 1827. By Alvan Lamson, Minister of the First Church in Dedham, Mass. Augusta; Eaton & Severage. 1827. 12mo. pp. 32. The Exclusive System. A Discourse delivered in Groton, Mss. at the Installation of Rev. Charles Robinson, Nov. 1, 1826. By James Walker. Boston. Bowles & Dearborn. 1827. The Christian Spirit. A Sermon, preached at the Ordination of Mr G. W. Wells, as one of the Ministers of the First Parish in Kennebunk, By Charles Lowell, Minister of the West Church in Boston. Cambridge. Hilliard, Metcalf & Co. 1827. In the account of this ordination given in our last number, we should have stated that Mr Fletcher gave the charge, and Dr Nichols made the address. The Works of Joseph Butler, LL. D. late Lord Bishop of Durham. To which is prefixed a Life of the Author, by Dr Kippes; with a Preface, giving some Account of his Character and Writings, by Samuel Halifax, D. D., late Lord Bishop of Gloucester. Annals of Salem from its First Settlement. By Joseph B. Felt. Salem. W. & S. B. Ives. Poems; by Richard H. Dana. Boston. Bowles & Dearborn. The Doctrine of Pronouns applied to Christ's Testimony of Himself. By Noah Worcester, D. D. Boston. Bowles & Dearborn. 12mo. A Delineation of the Characteristic Features of a Revival of Religion in Troy, in 1826 and 1827. By J. Brockway, a Citizen of Troy. Johnson's English Dictionary, as Improved by Todd and Abridged by Chalmers, with Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary combined. By J. E. Worcester. Boston. Charles Ewer. History of the Town of Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. By Solomon Lincoln, Jr. Hingham. Caleb Gill, Jr. 1827. The Bible the Christian's Text Book; and the Theory of the Original Sin examined. Two Sermons preached at Chelsea, on Lord's Day, Oct. 21, 1827. By Andrew Bigelow. Boston. Bowles & Dearborn. ERRATA.-Page 510, note, for improbabilities,' rend 'probabilities. |