whole of Watts' Divine Songs, and many chapters in the Bible The difference in the outward appearance of the children is truly astonishing: two in particular are worthy of notice. One aged eleven, and the other seven years, when they first entered the school, six months ago, did not know a letter, and the prospect of their being benefitted in any respect was altogether unpromising: they were filthy in their appearance, and vulgar and wicked in their conduct. They are now considered the most exemplary in their class, and are among the neatest and most respectful in the school. We have been highly gratified in visiting the parents of these children: they always receive us with great respect, and with tears in their eyes thank us for the attention we pay to their children: for, say they, "Before they went to your school, we could not keep them out of bad company; on the Sabbath, they did not mind us, but would do every thing that was bad, and it was impossible to keep them clean; but now they will cry if we keep them from school, and are always careful to keep their chothes clean."

EXTRACT II.

WE are happy to state, that a generally increasing attention to the business of improvement is very visible throughout our school, but more especially among the coloured adults: these, both in profession and practice, evince the most ardent desire to advance in knowledge. A coloured

adult who was admitted in March, together with her aged mother and a daughter 12 years old, could not then name a letter. She was absent a few Sabbaths in the summer, then returned with a young infant, and has ́ attended regularly ever since. She now spells any of the cards, and reads a little; she rarely fails to express her gratitude that God has disposed the ladies to open this school, and prays that he would reward them, and give them patience to bear with such stupid creatures, as she terms those who, like herself, are endeavouring to learn at an advanced period of life. One, who commenced with barely knowing her letters, on beginning to read exclaimed, "O how good it is to be able to read myself; I understand so much better."

We have much cause to feel thankful, that the improving situation of our school gives us encouragement to persevere; and that the plant, which, when planted, many thought would soon wither and die, has, on the contrary, taken root downwards, and from its present flourishing appearance promises to bless us with a plentiful reward.

We cannot close this report, without expressing our desire that such members of the society, as are not engaged in teaching, would acquaint themselves with the state of the schools, visit their own neighbourhoods, and even solicit the attendance of children as a favour; feeling as the apostle did, when he said, "For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more." From experience, we can recommend it not only as a very useful, but a very pleasing way of spending leisure time. EXTRACT III.

MANY of the children have given proofs of their improvement in the important concerns of their immortal souls. In several instances they

have given evidence of a change of heart, and a renewal by Grace.

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There are about twenty of the children who are in the habit of bringing passages of Scripture appropriate to the subject given out the preceding Sabbath. Since our last Report, the subjects have been "The duty of children to their parents,' "The necessity of keeping the Sabbath," "The Children's hope," or the command given in the word of God for children to serve their Creator in the days of their youth; and three successive Sabbaths, "Faith, Hope, and Charity." Their readiness in Scripture researches is not only a subject of daily admiration, but of in

expressible gratitude to Him, to whom alone must be attributed the cause, and every good effect arising from the united endeavours of all those who are thus initiating in the sacred mysteries of Godliness, the youth of our cities and country.

I could say much of the benevolent disposition of the teachers, who have used every exertion, not only to enlighten the benighted minds of their pupils in school, but have visited and instructed them in cases of sickness. Our grateful acknowledgments are also due to the ladies of Fayette-Street Church, and others, who have not only contributed donations of clothes, but have appropriated their time and talents, an afternoon in every week, for the purpose of making and repairing them: the children of four schools have by their united exertions been made clean and decent, who would not otherwise have appeared fit to attend public worship. How great is our privilege thus to be used in the hands of the Lord, to add to the comfort of the body as well as to give instruction to the mind of our fellow-creatures; and how great are our encouragements to persevere in this delightful work!

EXTRACT IV.

TWELVE of our pupils have, by their punctual attendance and good behaviour, merited a public reward; and many by increasing diligence in study, and seriousness of demeanour, reward the attention of the most assiduous and persuasive teachers; and we humbly hope that the dew of God's blessing is watering the humble part of his vineyard in which we are called to labour. From the Reports of the teachers, we have ascertained that several have progressed from spelling to reading, have learned most of the hymns and one or two catechisms, and read correctly in the Bible and Prayer Book. Many of the 5th class answer questions relative to the birth and death of Christ, the necessity of his atoning blood, and the corruption of their own nature, with a promptness that might call a blush to the cheek of many a daughter of prosperity; and evince an avidity in receiving religious instruction, truly gratifying to those who realize that they have immortal souls in perishing bodies. We humbly trust, that these good girls will prove a blessing to the community, and an ornament of the Church of Christ.

We have dismissed, on account of wilful absence, one adult, with her three children, of whom we had entertained great hope that to them our institution would indeed prove a blessing. But their abject, and heartsickening abode, has been visited by the former and present superintendents again and again to no purpose, exhibiting one, among numerous instances, of a mournful, heart-rending insensibilitiy to temporal and eternal sufferings.

The Sunday School Teacher, doing her duty in seeking objects of mercy, cannot but realize with the most lively gratitude her exemption from life's most bitter evils, ignorance and poverty; and she must indeed share in their stupidity, if her heart be not opened, and her hand extended to minister to their relief.

That God may unite us by love, stimulate us with a divine energy, and bring us finally an unbroken society into his most glorious kingdom, is the united prayer of the Superintendents.

It may not be improper to add, that we have formed a society for collecting and fitting old clothes for the children attached to the Male and Female Schools of our Church, and that we meet weekly for that purpose.

EXTRACT V.

SEVERAL in each of the classes have made considerable improvement; they began with the alphabet, and now read tolerably well. The 6th class' deserves particular commendation; the teacher speaks of it with high approbation, and remarks: "I feel so lively an interest in their advancement,

that while blessed with health I shall not resign." When we reflect that these children, on the Lord's day, are attending a place of worship and hearing the word of God, which, before the establishment of Sunday Schools, was too often spent in idleness and vice, subject in many instances to the pernicious examples of parents, alike dead to what they owe to God, their offspring, and themselves, we trust the motive to perseverance will, by the grace of God, become stronger and stronger, and that his blessing will accompany the efforts of all those engaged in the work.

With a view to render the Sabbath Schools still more beneficial, the ladies of the Congregation have formed a society, denominated "Christ Church Charitable Association," the object of which is to provide clothing for the children belonging to the school, many of whom, without some aid, would be utterly unable to attend during the approaching inclement EXTRACT VI.

season.

IN our last Report we stated that 383 names had been registered: 77 have since been added. The old complaint of irregularity of attendance must again be reiterated. We have only from 130 to 160 who statedly attend; but yet we have something good to tell: our hearts have been greatly encouraged by the rapid improvement of two little white girls, one aged 11 and the other 13 years: they entered school on the first Sabbath in July, at which time neither of them knew the alphabet; they now read Scripture lessons, and can repeat several pages of the Catechism; they have never omitted being at school since the time of their entrance. Catherine Y, their half sister, was so much encouraged by the rapid improvement of her little sisters, that on Sabbath morning, the 18th of August, she presented herself as a scholar; she is in the 21st year of her age, and barely knew her letters; now she spells tolerably well, and the lesson which she takes home to study during the week she can read correctly on the Sabbath; she also has learned several pages in the Cate chism. Many in the Bible class are visibly improving. The teacher of the first section requested her scholars to prove from Scripture the Fall of Man: six immediately turned to the 3d chapter of Genesis. They were then asked to give an account of the birth of Christ-the same number turned to the 2d Chapter of Matthew and Luke. They were then requested to give an account of the Crucifixion of Christ; when with one accord they pointed it out in the four Gospels; they likewise proved from the same, the Resurrection of Christ. The Bible Class, in general, besides learning Catechism, have committed many Scripture lessons and hymns: one in particular has, during the quarter, learned nine chapters, and fortyone hymns. We have not the happiness to state that any have given evidence of a change of heart, but they often appear much solemnized, and the trickling tear is frequently seen to steal down their cheeks during divine service. We trust, that the seed which has been sown in much weakness will, on some future day, be raised with power, and produce a joyful harvest. We would not omit to mention the improvement of a good old coloured woman. She entered the school about the time of its commencement; could then hardly read a line; she now reads very well in the Bible. She cannot tell her age, but we suppose her to be about sixty. Her présence in School is almost as sure as the return of the Sabbath. She appears to take the highest satisfaction in reading, and conversing with her teachers; she says, she prays God to teach her, and she prays him to teach her teachers.

A Dorcas Society has been formed for the purpose of fitting up old garments or making new ones for the scholars. They extend their charity to the Male School likewise. 180 garments have been distributed. By this means our schools improve, as it respects "the outward man."

EXTRACT VII.

THE Sabbath School at Harlaem commenced a few days previous to the last Quarterly Meeting, and has since increased. We desire to thank the Lord for putting it into our hearts to follow the example of our sisters in this city, in this labour of love; for if we are not deceived, it has had a very good effect already. And although we see no real work of Grace begun in the hearts of any of our scholars, yet they appear to be very attentive, and have a great desire to learn.

As our little place affords but one school, it is composed of both sexes: and when promoting one of our coloured men to the Bible Class, he was much affected, bid his former class-mates farewell-the tears rolling down his cheeks. He has attended school constantly, and the Church also, which he was not in the habit of doing formerly*. We hope it may not only be the means of doing good in this place, but as we have taken it from others, others may take it from us. A person visited our school lately from West Farms; immediately on her return, she established one in that placé, which prospers beyond their most sanguine expectations. "Behold how great a matter a little fire kindleth!" May we all pray to the Lord to give us perseverance, that we may not look back, but press forward in this great work, for we trust it is the Lord's work we are engaged in; and if we can be the means of doing good to one precious soul, it will amply repay us for all our labour.

EXTRACT VIII.

WITH much satisfaction we report that our hands have been strengthened and our hearts encouraged, not only by the attention and improvement of our scholars, but also by the seriousness which many of them manifest to obtain an interest in Christ, and his righteousness. Their improvement in decency, neatness, and order, is very apparent; and with hardly one exception, they conscientiously respect the Sabbath as the day of the Lord. The first class consists of seven coloured adults, who are all diligent, and regularly attend public worship. H. F-, aged 36, is at present deeply exercised on account of sin; and says that her earnest desire and prayer to God is, that she may be enabled, by Divine assistance, to make a public profession of her faith in Christ. The second class consists of eight, who are orderly, punctual, and diligent; five of them are seriously impressed, each one inquiring "What shall I do to be saved?" The third class consists of eight, all punctual in their attendance, and remarkable for their assiduity, and bid fair to obtain the great object of this institution. An adult of this class aged 36 has attended with her two children six months regularly. She says she used to be very negligent in observing the Sabbath, and entirely thoughtless of eternity. She now blesses the Sabbath School, and evinces much love to the teachers. She has given satisfactory evidence of her love to God, and hatred of sin; and has been admitted into full communion with the Dutch Church; and we trust, through Grace, made an heir of the kingdom of heaven. The fourth class consists of eleven, and is the most diligent and attentive class in the school. There is scarcely one whose heart is not softened by conviction, and whose mind does not appear eager for religious instruction. Hannah P-, aged 22, was one of our first scholars, and is a remarkable instance of perseverance and industry. She and her mother obtain a livelihood by washing and ironing; and so diligent are they in their business, that they usually devote two or three evenings in a week

* Three coloured men from this school, as a reward for their diligence, were each presented with a Bible. Several coloured boys received inferior rewards.

to study. They collect their friends, brothers, and uncles for this purpose; and Hannah, being further advanced than the rest, acts as teacher, and always concludes by reading a chapter in the Bible, or a religious Tract. This truly interesting scene was witnessed by the superintendent. Who knows but Hannah may be the honoured instrument of bringing to a knowledge of themselves, her mother or her brother? She is dili gent, she is persevering, she is prayerful. O may the blessing of God rest upon her exertions, and to Him be the praise.

THE Corresponding Secretary reported, that she had supplied a school in Baltimore, and one in Shrewsbury, with books and other articles. By the Treasurer's account, it appeared that schools in different parts had been supplied from the Society's Depository, No. 112 William-Street, to the amount of 222 Dollars.

With gratitude the Committee acknowledge that "Hitherto the Lord hath helped;" and as the schools have multiplied, and their demands increased, He hath laid to hand the necessary means. But as there may be some who have not yet cast in their mite into this Treasury, and who may wish to have an interest in the prayers which ascend every Lord's day from twenty-three schools, they are respectfully informed, that annual subscriptions, of not less than 50 cents, life subscriptions of ten dollars, or the smallest donation, will be gratefully received by the Secretaries, No. 49 Dey-Street, and No. 15 Broadway; the Treasurer, No. 43 John-Street, or by any of the members of the Committee.

SCHOOL FOR HEATHEN YOUTH.

At the meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in Hartford, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, of last week, the subject of establishing a school for the education of heathen youth in our own country, with a view to the propagation of the Gospel among heathen nations, was taken into consideration; and it was determined by the Board, to establish such a school. Agents were appointed, viz: the Hon. John Treadwell, Rev. Dr. Dwight, James Morris, Esq. Rev. Dr. Chapin, Rev. Lyman Beecher, Rev. Charles Prentice, and Rev. Joseph Harvey; who are authorized to form a plan for establishing and conducting the school, and to put it into immediate operation. The doings of the agents are subject to the revision of the Board, to whom they are to make an annual report. All monies contributed for the support of the schools are to be remitted to the Treasurer of the Board.

We understand that two American Indians, and five Owhyheeans, some of whom have been for several years under a course of private instruction in Connecticut, will be admitted into the school as soon as it shall be established. One of the Owhyheeans is a Prince, the son of a King of one of the Sandwich islands. He was discovered a few weeks since in Boston, and sent on to