the things which are mighty. To His name be the praise, and be ours the encouragement which these facts afford!" PARENTAL TEACHING. she has been and now is-it accounts for her unexampled prosperity, and for that spirit of enterprise, which, in so short a period, has extended her institutions, and her thrift, from the shores of the Atlantic to those of the Pacific. Yes, Dillworth's Spelling Book, containing the which fully reveals the secret of our wonderful Catechism, is among the items in our past history, growth and elevation in all that can render society happy. If parents would not trust a child upon the back of a wild horse without a bit or bridle, let them not permit him to go forth unskilled in self-government. If a child is passionate, teach him by gentle means to curb his temper. If he is greedy, cultivate liberality in him. If he is selfish, promote generosity; If he is sulky, charm him out of it by frankness and good humour. If he is indolent, accustom him to exertion, and train him so as to perform even onerous duties with alacrity. If pride comes in to make his obedience reluctant, subdue him by counsel or discipline. In short, give your children the habit of overcoming their besetting sins. Let them acquire from experience that confidence in themselves which gives security to the practised horseman, even on the back of a high-strung steed, and they will triumph over the difficulties and dangers which be-ness, must be continued in full operation, or all will be lost-the gold will become dim, and the most fine set them in the path of life. gold will be changed. ! DILLWORTH'S SPELLING BOOK AND THE CATECHISM. While in the city of Hartford, a few weeks since, I visited, with much gratification, the elegant building called, I think, the Wadsworth Athenæum. The library, the paintings, and various antiquities belonging to the Connecticut Historical Society, in one large apartment of that building, are particularly attractive. It is a conviction which it seems to me no thoughtful or enlightened man can avoid, that if religion, in the purity and power of its doctrines, as well as its moral precepts, had been wanting in the Puritan system of education, New England would have been wanting in those noble characteristics and attainments which now constitute her glory. Nor let it be forgotten by the men of this generation, that the same mighty cause the instruction of children as well as adults, in the life-giving doctrines of Christianity, which has carried our country forward to its present degree of prosperity and happi And if, according to the design of our system of free schools, supported as these are by the contributions of all denominations, any distinct doctrinal inculcation must in a measure be excluded, it certainly becomes the duty of all who maintain the Puritan faith, to bring such doctrinal inculcation by means of the Catechism and faithful oral instruction more into their families, and at the same time to take the utmost pains, not only in bringing as many children as possible into the Sabbath-school, but in imbuing their minds when there, with that sound Christian knowledge that must always lie at and all patriotism that is worthy of the name.—Puthe foundation of all true piety, all genuine morals, ritan Recorder. Among the old books and the portraits of distinguished civilians and divines now passed away, is seen the venerable Dr. Robbins, the generous founder of that highly valuable library. He seems, indeed, as the presiding genius of the place. In dress and demeanor, as well as in courtesy of manners, he is a noble specimen of an age gone by. ANOTHER WARNING TO PROTESTANT PABodily weakness and infirmity are coming over him, but if the visitor, won to conversation by his affable manners, alludes to anything belonging to the past-to the civil or ecclesiastical history of our country, he will open a vain of antiquarian lore of great richness-he will find himself delighted by an out-flow of treasured learning. Many books and curiosities belonging to that historical collection, are worthy of distinct notice. But I was impressed by nothing so much as by an old spelling book which the Doctor drew forth from his choicest treasures as a most gratifying memento of the enlightened Christian views of our fathers on the subject of education, and also of their pious care to perpetuate the important alliance of learning with religion. The spelling book was Dillworth's, one of very general, if not universal, use in the earlier days of New England. What attracted my attention in turning over the antiquated and badly printed leaves, was the discovery that it contained the Assembly's Catechism, as if that, of course, was to be used in the early training of children. This fact is important as indicating the character of the age and of the people. It shows that our noble ancestors regarded the instruction of Christianity as among the important elements of education. And it shows how New England-this fair land of intelligence, of morals, of religion, and of liberty, became what RENTS. Many examples of the evil results of Protestant parents sending their children to schools taught by Romanists, have already been published. The Louisville Christian Advocate furnishes the following additional one: Not very far from this city, there lives an opulent and distinguished Protestant family, celebrated alike for its hospitality and its wealth. The parents of this family, under the influence of the strange delusion which so commonly prevails, that Roman Cathlic schools are the most learned and safe institutions among us for the education of youth, consigned, a year or two since, their lovely young daughter to the nuns and priests of a neighbouring seminary for her mental training. Believing that the pledge of the Principals of the school would be kept, that her religious sentiments and feelings would not be tampered with, they rested in the false security that all was right with their beloved child. A few weeks ago, she returned home from the seminary, sick unto death. The family physician who had been called in, announced to the distressed father and mother that their child must die. Then came the test of Roman Catholic fidelity in the keeping of Protestant pledges. The venerable minister of the family was proposed to the young lady as a spiritual comforter The Presbytery of Fayetteville. Clatsop ch Presbytery of Oregon. MISCELLANEOUS. in her last hours, but, to the amazement of the fami- 47 33 750 $254 33 30 00 $284.33 II.-FUND FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, &C. Presbytery of New York. Titusville ch Presbytery of New Brunswick. 2000 00 1500 HONORARY MEMBERS. The sum of Fifty Dollars constitutes a person an Honorary Member of the Board of Education. A copy of the Annual Report is sent to all the Honorary members every year. SCHOLARSHIPS. The sum of Seventy-five dollars forms a scholarship to assist a student in the collegiate course, and the sum of One Hundred dollars in the theological course. FORM OF A DEVISE OR BEQUEST. All that the Board deem it important to furnish is their CORPORATE NAME, VİZ. "The Trustees of the Board of Education of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America." Any person disposed to leave a legacy to the Board of Education, is requested to insert the right CORPORATE NAME. The State laws differ so much that no one Form will answer in all the States. The following form may be used in Pennsylvania. I give and devise to the Trustees of the Board of Educa- the said Board of Education and under its direction. BOARD OF EDUCATION. RECEIPTS AT Philadelphia, august, 1854. I. FUND FOR CANDIDATES. Presbytery of Troy. Waterford ch Presbytery of Albany. Northampton ch Presbytery of Upper Missouri. 2.00 100 Presbytery of Elizabethtown, Presbytery of Lexington. Bethel ch 13 5 Presbytery of West Jersey. Presbytery of Ebenezer. Richwood ch Blackwoodtown ch 3 N 15 00 explore the ground, and make preparatory arrange BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.ments, if encouragement should be offered, for the MISSION HOUSE, No. 23 CENTRE STREET, NEW YORK. RECENT INTELLIGENCE. MISSION HOUSE, NEW YORK, Sept. 13th, 1854. INDIA. Our latest advices from India are, from Mynpurie, June 8th; Futtehpore, May 2d; Lahore, June 8th; Agra, June 12th; Ambala, June 24th; and from Allahabad, June 26th. All of our letters speak of a season of unusually warm weather, but no sickness is mentioned in connection with any of the mission families. At Agra, the Boarding-schools had been somewhat interrupted by the prevalence of small-pox, but they were going on as usual, at the date of our letters. Teachers from this country are very much needed, to take the supervision of these schools, and the missionaries inquire whether such cannot be found, and sent out. An interesting state of religious feeling exists in the little church at Lahore, and several hopeful converts have recently been received to its communion. But for a more full account of this work of grace, our readers are referred to a letter from Mr. Morrison, published in the present number of the Record. The Rev. Gopeenath Nundy sends a satisfactory report of his labours at Futtehpore, which we may insert in a future number. CHINA. Our latest letters are from Shanghai, May 3d; from Ningpo, May 5th; and from Canton, June 3d. A serious disturbance had occurred at Ningpo, between the Portuguese and some Canton junkmen, which resulted in the death of one or two on both sides. At one time, their guns were pointed in the direction of Mr. Rankin's house, but were turned away, in consequence of the hoisting the American colours. Mr. Way says, "Our work at Ningpo is progressing, and we have never had so much encouragement to persevere and press onward, as during the past year. All the different missions have been blessed with additions to their churches, and in our own mission, the number of converts is now double that of last year." At Shanghai, missionary operations were a good deal disturbed by the unsettled state of public affairs. It was thought that the rebels, who were still in possession of the city, would soon have to surrender, or be starved to death. Some of these letters urge the importance of the Board's commencing a mission in Japan as soon as possible, and it may very probably be considered expedient to send out one or two of the brethren to establishment of such a mission. The subject is under the consideration of the Committee. AFRICA. From the Liberia mission we have letters from Monrovia, July 9th; from Sinou, June 16th; and from the Corisco mission, June 20th. In the July number of the Record, mention was made of the destructive fire at Corisco, by which the mission houses and property were destroyed; that Mrs. Clemens's attack of sickness had been greatly aggravated, in consequence of exposure to the night air, and her journey to the Gaboon. Through the favour of a merciful providence, her health has been entirely restored, and she had returned to Corisco, to resume her labours. We have not yet received full accounts of the results of the interview between the missionaries and the natives of the island, subsequent to the fire; but we understand that the latter engaged to rebuild their houses gratuitously, on the condition that they would continue their labours among them, and many were at work on the mission premises, at the time of our last dates, without charges. What will be done by the natives, however, will not go very far towards repairing the losses that have been incurred by the mission. It is probable that Mr. and Mrs. Mackey will visit the United States this autumn; partly with the view of recruiting their health, and partly for the purpose of getting some books printed in the Corisco language, for the use of their schools. INDIAN TRIBES.-We have intelligence from Tallahassee, August 8th; from Spencer, August 14th; from Wa-pa-nucka, July 19th; and from Grand Traverse, the 21st of August. The most interesting item of intelligence we have from our mission stations among the Indians, is the work of grace going on among the Choctaws at Spencer; for a more full account of which our readers are referred to an article below. Under the late treaty between the government and the Omahas, these Indians will be removed to a new location. Considerable changes must therefore be made in the arrangements of our mission. To aid in making these changes, the senior Secretary will be on his way before this number reaches our readers, to visit this mission, and the mission among the Iowas, which will be also seriously affected by the recent action of Congress in forming new terri tories. Several teachers and others, most of them ladies, are expected to proceed about the 1st of this month, October, to join the Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw missions. They will probably be accompanied by Mr. Wilson, one of the Secretaries. CHINESE IN CALIFORNIA.-Mr. Speer writes from San Francisco, on the 14th of August, giving good accounts of the mission. Preaching, instruction in a school, and dispensary practice, were maintained; the latter by two physicians of the city, who kindly gave their attendance on two days of the week. The native church had been taken under the care of the Presbytery. Lai Sam taking his seat as an Elder in that body. SOUTH AMERICA.-A letter has been received from Rev. Thomas L'Hombral, from Buenos-Ayres, of 5th July, in which he mentions that he had entered upon his public labours, with promising prospects of success. He had found a larger number of French Protestants in Buenos-Ayres than he expected, by all of whom he had been most cordially received. He speaks of having baptized a French girl, whom he had previously had under religious instruction for some time. MISSIONARIES TO INDIA.—The Rev. John Newton and his wife, Rev. George O. Barnes and his wife, Rev. Edward H. Leavitt, and two teachers, Miss Newton, and Miss Jamieson, embarked at Boston for Calcutta, on the 5th of September, in the barque Annie Bucknam. Mr. Newton is returning, with health in some degree improved, to his field of labour, leaving two of his sons in this country to be educated. Mr. Barnes is a son of the Rev. Dr. Barnes, of the Synod of Kentucky. Mr. Leavitt is a son of Judge Leavitt of the United States Court, Ohio, a respected elder of our Church. Miss Newton, and Miss Jamieson, are the daughters of our missionary brethren, who account it their privilege to rejoin their parents, and aid them in their work. We commend this little company of the servants of Christ to the blessing of God, and ask that they may be remembered in the prayers of the churches. EIGN MISSIONS. As yet, this part of her work is scarcely begun. Profound darkness reigns over more than threefourths of our globe, and as yet, not one out of ten of our fellow-men have acquired any definite knowledge of the way of salvation. To enlighten this ignorance, and bring the gospel in contact with the mind of the whole human race, is a work, we admit, of vast magnitude; but with the guarantee of Divine aid which is tendered to the Church, there is no thing in it either hopeless or impracticable. But is our branch of the Christian Church ad dressing herself to this great work with becoming zeal? Is she fulfilling the great purpose for which she was instituted? Are the efforts she is putting forth, in connection with the Foreign Missionary enterprise, commensurate to the magnitude of the work, or the abundant resources which a benignant Providence is bestowing upon us, as a Church and people? Is the compact ecclesiastical organization of our Church, of which we are so proud, brought to bear with proper force upon the conversion of the world? We ask not how faithfully she may be engaged in the discharge of her home duties. This, we admit, is her first, but by no means her only duty. Beyond our own borders, there are masses of our fellowmen, compared with which, the population of our own country is but a handful. Towards these, the Saviour has imposed duties and obligations upon us, which no motives of patriotism, or considerations of personal ease, can possibly exonerate. Whilst we are held responsible for the faithful discharge of our duties to our fellow-men immediately around us. we are not less responsible for the multitudes spread THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND FOR- over other portions of the earth; and these responsi bilities are not lessened, but greatly heightened, by the fact that these multitudes have never heard of the Saviour. In our last number, the question was asked and considered, whether as a Church we were doing all for the spread of the gospel among the heathen But what are we actually doing to enlighten nations of the earth, that the Saviour expected and and save these benighted nations of the earth? required of us. In the present, we propose to in- Have the ministers of the Church felt the respon quire whether the Church, in this respect, is fulfill-sibilities of their calling, in connection with this ing the great purpose for which itself was instituted. This purpose we take to be two-fold: 1st, to promote the spiritual welfare and salvation of its own members; and 2d, to make known the Christian salvation, so far as it is in her power, to the whole human race. In other words, the great work of the Christian Church is to lead men to Christ, and train them for heaven; and this work will not be completed, so long as there is a single human being on the face of the earth who has not heard of the work, as they ought? The command of the Saviour, to go into all the world, and preach the gospel every creature, was addressed to them in a specia! sense. Have they evinced a proper sense of the solemnity of this responsibility, by personal conse cration to this work. Let facts speak for them selves. In the Presbyterian Church, we have a ministry of more than 2200. Now, what portion of these are actually engaged in the Foreign Missionary work? The whole number on our missionary list is 56! one about to every forty at home. Now, without starting any invidious comparisons between the Home and the Foreign work, for we regard one as but the extension of the other, we ask whether we are acting up to the example left us by the apostles and primitive Christians? Would this great disproportion in the distribution of labourers exist, if we were imbued with that same love for the souls of our perishing fellow-men, which caused the Saviour to lay down his life for them? But is it any better with the lay membership of the Church? It has long been known, and generally understood, that private members of the Church may be useful in the missionary work. They are needed as teachers, colporteurs, catechists, and may be useful in many other ways. Calls for such are constantly sent home from all our missionary stations. But how are they responded to? Out of church membership of 225,000, the whole number who have given themselves up to the missionary work is about 100; or one to every 2250 in the churches! Again we ask, does this indicate a proper state of feeling among our people? Can the Church be expected to rise in all the majesty of beauty and power, which properly belongs to her, so long as there is so much apathy towards this great cause? But have we any better proof of fidelity to the Saviour, in the pecuniary contributions that are made to this cause? The entire contributions to the cause of Foreign Missions the last year, from all our churches, CHOCTAW MISSION. AN INTERESTING WORK OF GRACE AMONG THE CHOC- Letters have been received from Rev. Alexander Reid, of July 24th, August 7th and 10th, and one cern for the salvation of their souls. "Most of During these meetings, the general attendance was between three and four hundred, seventy-five of whom professed to be under conviction for sin, and of these, forty-six are regarded as hopeful converts, and have been received into the communion of the church. The school at Spencer was not in session during these meetings, but a few of the pupils were present, and we rejoice to know, that this work of grace is extending itself to them also, and we trust that many of them may be brought into the fold of |