Auxiliary Societies. In adverting to the proceedings of DOMESTIC AUXILIARY SOCIETIES, your Committee would always bear in mind, and gratefully acknowledge, that in reporting their own proceedings, they are recording the results of the operations of Auxiliary Institutions. It is upon their aid that the stability of the British and Foreign Bible Society depends, and from them that the resources of its liberality are supplied. And it is therefore with peculiar pleasure, that your Committee have to report an increase in the free contributions of Auxiliary Societies, in the past year, to the amount of nearly nine thousand pounds. They consider this fact, not only as indicating the continuance of zealous exertions in their cause, but also as affording proof that the labours of this and other religious Societies, have already met with some degree of success in supplying the local wants of particular districts. And it has always been found that those who possess, and can themselves appreciate the value of the Holy Scriptures, are the most anxious in their desires and endeavours to communicate to others so great a blessing. Under the designation of Auxiliary Institutions, BIBLE ASSOCIATIONS are obviously included. It is, indeed, matter of interesting reflection, and of devout thanksgiving, that of the contributions remitted from different parts of the country, so important to the efficiency and the very existence of the Society, so large a proportion should have been derived from the humble of ferings of the poor. The highly important aid which your Committee have ever received from the Bible Societies of Scotland, has been again afforded to them during the past year. Among the numerous and efficient Auxilia ry Societies in Scotland, that at EDINBURGH is supported by 76 Branch Societies and Associations; and it has remitted, during that period, the sum of 1,3067. 10s. 9d. to your Institution. The GLASGOW Auxiliary Society, jointly supported by a Branch Society and 48 Bible Associations, has remitted, during the last year, 8201. A contribution, amounting to 5851. 9s. 1d., distinct from that of the Glasgow Auxiliary Society, has been remitted by the Presbytery of Glasgow, in part of their thirteenth annual collection. The HIBERNIAN Bible Society held its seventeenth Anniversary in Dublin, on the 10th of April. The Report announces the formation of five new Auxiliariés and thirty Associations, during the last year, making a total of 147. Its receipts, during the same period, amounted to 4,3431., and 8,628 Bibles and 7,949 Testaments had issued from its depository. mencement of the Institution, amount to three millions, eight hundred and seventy-five thousand, four hundred and seventy-four copies of the Holy Scriptures. Your committee have continued their assistance by considerable grants of Bibles and Testaments to the "London Hi bernian Society," and other Institutions, for distribution in Ireland. Conclusion. A review of the state of the Bri tish and Foreign Bible Society, both in its domestic concerns and foreign relations, must forcibly impress on its members the duty of renewed gratitude and thanksgiving to the Author of all good, for the success which has attended their efforts in the circulation of his Holy word. Ascribing the glory of this success to Him alone, and relying on the continuance of the Divine favour, they may confidently persevere in their charitable endeavours to supply the spiritual wants of their Christian brethren at home and abroad,or the more pressing exigencies of those countries over which the Sun of Righteousness has not yet cast his reviving beams. It is a melancholy reflection, that, although eighteen centuries are nearly elapsed, since the Gospel began to be propagated, considerably more than one half of the population of the earth is still immersed in the gloom of paganism, or bound in the iron fetters of Mahomedan superstition. A pious divine of the seventeenth century, contemplating this deplorable destitution, thus expressed his feelings "I cannot be affected so much with the calamities of my own relations, or of the country of my nativity, as with the case of the Heathen, Mahomedan, and ignorant nations of the earth. No part of my prayers is so deeply serious, as that for the conversion of the ignorant, and the infidel world; that God's name may be sanctified, and his will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” It is impossible not to sympathize with the piety which dictated these sentiments. The British and Foreign Bible Society, in its endeavours to demolish the strong holds of idolatry and superstition, can employ only the sword of the Spirit. The numerous translations of the Holy Scriptures into the Oriental and other languages, which have been effected or promoted by its funds, for the benefit of heathens and Mahomedans, are satisfactory proofs of its endeavours to conduct these wandering pilgrims, through the mists of error and ignorance, to the knowledge of Him, who said, "I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.' These attempts have been ably and strenuously seconded by foreign confederates, and particularly by the Societies in Russia, India, and America. While the British and Foreign Bible Society most cordially rejoices in the acceptance with which its principle has been so extensively received, it is to be lamented that there are nations professing Christianity, in which both its efforts and object are proscribed, and to which the perusal of the Scriptures, if not interdicted, is permitted only under restrictions calculated to deprive them of half their value and influence. This deplorable prejudice, which would exclude the light of heaven, which would deprive a famished world of the bread of life, prepared for its eternal sustenance, and deny to misery the balm of heavenly consolation, has been deeply regretted, while happily its effects have in some measure been counteracted by pious and distinguished individuals, and by none more than Doctor Leander Van Ess; whose name, while it merits the affection of those of his own communion, will long command the esteem and respect of all sincere Christians. With such coadjutors your Committee trust that the cause of truth and charity will finally prevail, and that the word of God, which was graciously revealed for the illumination of the whole human "will have free course and be glorified." race, Your Committee have now to express their cordial satisfaction, in which all the members of the British and Foreign Bible Society will participate, at the uninterrupted continuance of that friendly intercourse which has so long subsisted between their Institution and its Foreign Associates. A strict adherence to the simple principle of their Association, is the base and cement of this happy union, which has proved the source of blessings to millions. Disclaiming all concern in political affairs, and all interference in the civil or reli gious establishment of this or any other country, the labours of the Society are exclusively directed to one object, to communicate in the widest extent possible, that which is the common property of all, the code of Divine Inspiration, inviting the co-operation of all the members of the Christian community in its labour of love. In the augmented happiness of mankind it looks for its reward; and above all, it is animated with the hope that the Scriptures thus distributed may, through the Divine blessing, become to them who receive them the power of God to their salvation. In what degree these hopes have been, or may be realized, can be known only to Him who knoweth all things; but that the labours of the Bible Institution have not been in vain, the testimonies are numerous and satisfactory. On this most interesting subject, your Committee will refer to only one out of many that might be produced, that of the Archbishop of Moscow, in his address at the ninth anniversary of the Moscow Bible Society. "Are desirous (says you the venerable Prelate) of seeing the springing up of the seed sown by the Bible Society? Behold! in all our seminaries and schools the word of God is now read: people who formerly never read any thing, or read only what was useless and hurtful, now read the word of God. In prisons, where the convicts used to teach each other new crimes, they begin to read the word of God, and to recognise their Saviour; nations that hardly knew the name of Jesus Christ, or were entirely ignorant of him, begin also to read the word of God, and to know their Saviour.Do you not see then that these things are not the tares that are springing up? May God the Word vouchsafe his blessing upon every benevolent effort to propagate among mankind the word of salvation, to the understanding of his truth, according to godliness." Most cordially uniting in the pious wish of the venerable Metro politan, your Committee will now conclude their report, in the language of the Evangelical Prophet, so naturally presented to their recollection by the facts which have been stated in elucidation of the benefits of Bible Societies. "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" Home Proceedings. UNITED FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY. A brief view of the Missions under the care of this Society, was published in the September number of our last volume. At the request of a distant correspondent, who has recently transmitted to us the names of one hundred and forty-nine new Subscribers, we now republish our "Brief View," with corrections to the present date, and with the addition of two new Missions. BRIEF VIEW, &c. The Society was instituted in July, 1817, under the patronage of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, and the General Synods of the Reformed Dutch, and Associate Reformed Churches. Communications from Individuals or Societies out of the U. States, should be addressed to the Rev. JOHN KNOX, Secretary for Foreign Correspondence, New-York. All communications relating to the general concerns of the Society, and to the American Missionary Register, should be addressed to ZECHARIAH LEWIS, Domestic Secretary and Editor, No. 38 Broad-Street, NewYork. All letters relating to the pecuni-ary concerns of the Society should be addressed to MOSES ALLEN, Treasurer, No. 18 Wall-Street, New-York. 1. UNION MISSION. Commenced in 1820.-Situated on the West Bank of Grand River, about twenty-five miles north of its entrance into the Arkansaw, and about seven hundred miles above the junction of the Arkansaw and the Mississippi. Rev. William F. Vail and Rev. Epaphras Chapman, Missionaries; Marcus Palmer, Physician and Surgeon; and Messrs. William C. Requa, Stephen Fuller, Abraham Redfield, John M. Spaulding, Alexander Woodruff, and George Requa, Assistant Missionaries. There is a school at this station of thirteen Indian children, who live in the Mission Family. II. GREAT OSAGE MISSION. Commenced in 1821.-Situated on the North Bank of the Marias de Cein, about six miles above its entrance into the Osage River, and about eighty miles Southwest of Fort Osage. Rev. Nathaniel B. Dodge, Rev. Benton Pixley, and Rev. William B. Montgomery, Missionaries; William N. Belcher, Daniel H. Austin, Samuel Newton, SaPhysician and Surgeon; and Messrs. muel B. Bright, Otis Sprague, and Amasa At this Jones, Assistant Missionaries. station there is a School of fifteen Indian children, living in the Family. III. TUSCARORA MISSION. This Mission, having been under the care of the New-York Missionary Society about twenty years, was transferred to the United Foreign Missionary Society in Jan. 1821. It is situated in the Tuscarora Village, about four miles east of Lewiston, Niagara County, New-York. At this station, we have a Church The of twenty-one Indian members. Rev. James C. Crane, having resigned the charge of this Mission, the vacancy is temporarily filled by the Rev. Mr. Smith of Lewiston. IV. SENECA MISSION. Commenced by the New-York Missionary Society in 1811, and transferred to the United Foreign Missionary Society in Jan. 1821. Situated about four or five miles from Buffalo, near the outlet of Lake Erie. Rev. Thompson S. Harris, Missionary; and Mr. H. Bradley, Assistant Missionary. There is a Church of four Indian members-also a School of thirty Indian children, living in the Mission Family. V. CATARAUGUS MISSION. Commenced in 1822.-Situated near the shore of Lake Erie, and about thirty miles from Buffalo. Mr. William A. Thayer, Assistant Missionary. A school of twenty-one Indian children living in the Family. VI. FORT GRATIOT MISSION. Commenced by the Northern Missionary Society in 1822, and transferred to the United Foreign Missionary Society in September, 1823. Situated on the River St. Clair, about one mile below the outlet of Lake Huron. Mr. John S. Hudson, Assistant Missionary. A school of twelve or fifteen Indian children living in the Family. VII. MACKINAW MISSION. Commenced in October, 1823.Situated on the Island of Michilimackinack, within the limits of the Michigan Territory. The Rev. Wm. M. Ferry, Missionary. A school of ten or twelve Indian children, living in the Family. Most of the Missionaries have wives; and at the various stations there are eight unmarried females, who are occupied in teaching, or in domestic avocations. CIRCULAR ADDRESS. The following Circular, and the Letter which accompanies it, have been printed on a letter sheet, and forwarded to a number of Clergymen and other friends of Missions. Our readers, ladies as well as gentlemen, are requested to consider themselves as personally addressed in these documents, and to exert their influence in behalf of the objects here presented to their view. The Board of Managers of the United Foreign Missionary Society are once more compelled to state to their fellow-christians in general, and to the Ministers and Churches connected with that Society in particular, the financial embarrasments under which they are labouring. Urged by the command of their God and Saviour, to "Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature," they devised a Missionary Plan, having the world for its field, but which particularly contemplated the introduction of the Gospel, with the arts of civilized life, among the aboriginal inhabitants of this country. That plan being more expansive in its nature, and efficient in its operation, than any heretofore acted upon in this section of the United States, they were led to believe would excite a higher degree of interest in its favour, produce far greater and more durable effects, and thus form a new era of Missions in the history of the American Churches. In these views they were greatly strengthened, when, having submitted their plan to the highest judicatories of three denominations of Christians, united in the bonds of one common faith, it received their unqualified sanction, accompanied with the pledges of fu |