Boston, Hon. Francis Hincks of Montreal, Canada, Rev. Mr. Osgood of Providence, R. I., Rev. Mr. Gage of Petersham, Rev. Mr. Eliot of St. Louis, Mo., Rev. Dr. Dewey of New York, Rev. Mr. Bradford of Bridgewater, Rev. Mr. Huntington of Hillsboro', Ill., and Rev. Mr. Briggs of Plymouth. On motion of Hon. Mr. Fairbanks of Boston it was resolved by a unanimous vote to appoint a Committee to provide a similar entertainment the next year, and on motion of Mr. G. G. Channing of Boston such a Committee was appointed by the Chairman. Remarks were then offered, in compliance with calls made upon them, by Dr. Palfrey of Cambridge, Rev. Mr. Taylor of Boston, and Hon. Mr. Phillips of Salem; when it became necessary, in view of the meeting in the evening, to bring this celebration to an end, and the company retired at 1-4 before 7 o'clock.

Berry Street Ministerial Conference. This meeting of our clergy was held the present year-on Wednesday morning, May 28-in the chapel of the New Jerusalem Church in Phillips Place. Prayer having been offered by Rev. Mr. Whitman of Portland, Me., the annual Address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Dewey of New York, upon the "Rights, Claims, and Duties of Opinion;" which has been given in our previous pages. Rev. Dr. Thompson of Barre was chosen Moderator of the Conference, Rev. Mr. Huntington of Boston Scribe, and Rev. Messrs. Young, Putnam, and Ellis, Standing Committee. Dr. Dewey brought under the notice of the brethren the general agreement in theological opinion between them and the members of the "Christian" denomination, and after reading a letter addressed to him by Elder Harvey, one of that Connexion, offered the following resolution, which, after remarks from several of the brethren, was unanimously adopted :

"Resolved, in answer to a communication received by a member of this Conference from the Pennsylvania Christian Conference, through Elder J. J. Harvey, on the subject of Christian union, that the Conference receives with pleasure the hand of fellowship thus stretched out to the religious body which it represents, and expresses in return its friendly and hearty sympathy with the Pennsylvania Christian Conference, and with that Communion in general which denominates itself Christian."

The Standing Committee then reported five subjects from which the Conference might select one or more for discussion at this time. The Conference chose that which bore the nearest relation to the subject of the Address to which they had just been listening, and a very able and animated, but friendly discussion arose upon the manner in which "we should deal with the prevailing views which doubt or deny the supernatural element in Christianity;" at the close of which the Association adjourned till the afternoon, when the present position of Harvard College, under the charges which have been recently revived - being one of the subjects presented by the Committee was made the occasion of remark, till the hour for the meeting of the Convention obliged the Conference to close its sessions.

Sunday School Society. This Association celebrated its seventeenth anniversary in the Federal Street meetinghouse, on Wednesday eve

ning, May 28. The President of the Society, Hon. S. C. Phillips, presided. Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Palfrey of Barnstable. The Report was read by Rev. Mr. Waterston, and presented interesting views and statements in regard to Sunday School instruction, with extracts from communications addressed to the Corresponding Secretary. Hymns were sung at intervals during the evening by a choir of children from different Sunday schools, filling the front seats of the galleries; and addresses were made by Professor Brooks of Boston, Rev. Messrs. Gray of Boston, Fuller, late of Belvidere, Ill., Whitman of Portland, Me., Peabody of Portsmouth, N. II., Mr. W. R. Alger of the Cambridge Divinity School, Rev. Dr. Dewey of New York, and the President of the Society. The exercises were then closed, and the audience, which had entirely filled the house, retired at 10 o'clock. The meeting, though from its character our account of it may be brief, was one of the most pleasing and useful of the week.

Clerical Meeting on Slavery. A call having appeared in our religious papers for a meeting of the clergy, in the course of the anniversary week," to discuss their duties in relation to American Slavery," such a meeting was organized on Monday afternoon, May 26, in Ritchie Hall, by the choice of Rev. Dr. Thompson as Moderator, and Rev. Mr. Parkman of Dover, N. H., as Secretary. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Willard. The nature of the call appeared not to have been understood, at least by all, as many were present who were not clergymen. After some attempts to correct this mistake, the discussion of the subject was commenced and pursued with spirit, till the necessary hour of adjournment. In the evening the discussion was resumed in the same place, Rev. Mr. Allen of Northboro' in the chair, the audience still consisting in large part of others than ministers, and some laymen taking part in the discussion. The meeting was adjourned to the next evening and to the Berry Street vestry, where it obtained the character which it was meant it should bear from the first of a clerical conference- though not numerously attended. Rev. Mr. Motte acted as chairman. At the close of the evening an adjournment took place to the next morning, when a considerable number of the brethren met, and the discussion was continued till the hour for the Convention Sermon. It was resumed at a subsequent session before dinner, and again in the afternoon. No difference of opinion was expressed in regard to the unchristian character or the sad effects of the institution of Slavery, but a wide difference respecting the duty or propriety of agitation and associated action on the subject. The discussion ended in the adoption of the following resolution by a vote of 44 to 7:

"Resolved, That we consider Slavery to be utterly opposed to the principles and spirit of Christianity, and that as ministers of the Gospel we feel it our duty to protest against it in the name of Christ, and to do all we may to create a public opinion to secure the overthrow of the institution."

A Committee of twelve was then appointed "to draw up and circulate for signature among the ministers of the Unitarian body a Protest against the institution of American Slavery.” The meeting was then dissolved.

Administration of the Lord's Supper. This beautiful and affecting service, which this year for the third time made the conclusion of our anniversary celebrations, was observed in the Federal Street church on Thursday evening, May 29. A sermon -on the grandeur of the Christian life from Revelations ii. 10, was preached by Rev. Dr. Dewey, who conducted the other services of the pulpit. After which the ordinance of the Supper was administered to the immense congregation who occupied the floor of the house, (while the galleries were filled with sympathizing spectators,) by Rev. Mr. Eliot of St. Louis. It was a sacred and delightful season, and when the closing hymn was sung by the great body of communicants who had just joined in the peculiar service of their faith, we seemed to be wrapt in an atmosphere of praise and love.

Prayer and Conference Meetings. On Wednesday and Thursday mornings, May 28 and 29, meetings for conference and prayer were held in the commodious vestry of the Bulfinch Street meetinghouse, and were fully attended by ministers and laymen, and by persons of both sexes. The devotional services were fervent, the singing general, the addresses free, earnest and affectionate, and those who were present seemed to gain new strength for the religious life.

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Other Anniversary Meetings. The MASSACHUSETTS BIBLE SOCIETY observed its thirty-sixth anniversary by public exercises in the Central church, on Monday afternoon, May 26. Rev. Dr. Pierce, the President of the Society, presided, and opened the meeting with some remarks. The Treasurer's Report was read. Rev. Mr. Butler, Agent of the American Bible Society, presented some statements in regard to its operations. Addresses were then made by Rev. Messrs. Robbins, Burrill, and Rogers, all of Boston.

The AMERICAN PEACE SOCIETY celebrated its seventeenth anniversary in the Central church, on Monday evening, May 26, S. E. Coues, Esq., the President, in the chair. An abstract of the Annual Report was read by Rev. Mr. Beckwith, the Secretary. An Address, prepared at the request of the Executive Committee, was then delivered by Hon. William Jay of New York. After the audience had retired, the business of the Society was transacted by its members. A resolution was passed, inviting

"The friends of Peace throughout the world to assemble, by their delegates, in the city of Boston on the last Wednesday of May, 1846, or at such time as may be deemed expedient on consultation with the friends of peace in other countries, to hold a second General Convention for the promotion of permanent and universal peace."

The following resolution was also passed:

"Resolved, That whatever be the views of members of this Society upon other philanthropic movements, this Society, in its purposes and measures, as a body and through its agents, confines itself strictly to the object expressed in its Constitution, viz. the abolition of war."

The PRISON DISCIPLINE SOCIETY held its twentieth annual meeting in the Park Street meetinghouse, on Tuesday forenoon, May 27, President Wayland in the chair. The Report was read by Mr. Dwight, the Secretary; after which addresses were made by G. T. Bigelow, Esq., Charles Sumner, Esq. and Dr. S. G. Howe, of Boston,

and Judge Edmonds of New York, by whom the comparative merits of the Auburn and Pennsylvania systems of penitentiary discipline were discussed. A Committee was appointed to examine and report on the subject. We are glad that this measure was adopted, in justice both to the subject, and to those who advocate the system of separate confinement.

The MASSACHUSETTS CONVENTION OF CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS met, as usual, on Wednesday afternoon, May 28. Rev. Parsons Cooke of Lynn was chosen Second Preacher for the next year, in case of failure on the part of Rev. Dr. Lamson, having received 91 votes out of 118. A Report was presented from a Committee appointed last year upon the question, whether ministers having temporary charge of congregations are members of the Convention. After discussion the Report was recommitted until the next year. On Thursday, the annual Sermon was preached in the Brattle Street meetinghouse by Rev. President Hopkins of Williamstown, from Romans viii. 22 and 19.

The CONGREGATIONAL CHARITABLE SOCIETY, on Monday, May 26; the EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY, on Wednesday; the SociETY FOR PROPAGATING THE GOSPEL among the Indians and others in North America, on Thursday; the SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWledge, Piety, anD CHARITY, on Friday; and the BOOK AND PAMPHLET SOCIETY, on Monday, June 2; held their annual meetings in private, for the choice of Officers and other usual or necessary business.

We have no room left, to take even the briefest notice of the meetings of the Massachusetts Colonization Society, at which Professor Greenleaf of Cambridge presided; of the three Societies devoted to the interests of the Anti-Slavery cause, one of which allowed, if not encouraged, an intemperance of abuse of the Christian Church and the American Union, that at last caused a dissolution of the meeting amidst confusion and darkness; of the Temperance Union and Washingtonian Mass Convention, which were held on successive days; of the New England Fourier Convention, where we understand there was much eloquent speaking; of the Society for the Abolition of Capital Punishment, which held its first anniversary this year; and of we know not how many other Associations, which took advantage of the concourse of people in the city that week, to present their claims to public favor. Besides which the Trinitarian Congregationalists and the Baptists celebrated their religious anniversaries, even the titles of which we are unable to give. It was indeed a week of excitement and employment. Most of the meetings, of every description and in the various denominations, were fully attended, and words of hope and encouragement seemed to prevail at them all.

Ordinations and Installations. Rev. MORDECAI DE LANGE was ordained as an Evangelist, in the Unitarian church at ST. LOUIS, MO., with a special reference to his taking charge of the ministry-at-large in that city, May 4, 1845. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Moore of Quincy, Ill., from Matthew x. 8; the Ordaining Prayer, and the Right Hand of Fellowship were offered by Rev. Mr. Eliot of St. Louis. Mr. De Lange was by birth and education a Jew, but was baptized into the Christian faith a few years ago by Rev. Mr. Eliot,

and has since been preparing himself, both by study and practice, for the work to which he is now devoted.

Rev. CLAUDIUS BRADFORD, late of Hubbardston, was installed as Pastor of the First Congregational Church and Society in BridgeWATER, Mass., May 7, 1845. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Peabody of New Bedford, from Acts iii. 15; the Prayer of Installation was offered by Rev. Mr. Whitman of East Bridgewater; the Charge was given by Rev. Mr. Barrett of Boston; the Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Moore of Duxbury; the Address to the People, by Rev. Mr. Moseley of Scituate; and the other services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Kendall of Plymouth, and Messrs. Brigham of Taunton, and Sanger of Dover.

Rev. JAMES L. STONE, late of Mansfield, was installed as Pastor of the Congregational church in BREWSTER, Mass., May 14, 1845. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Stone of Sherburne, from John xviii. 38; the Prayer of Installation was offered by Rev. Mr. Wight of Dennis; the Charge was given by Rev. Mr. Palfrey of Barnstable; the Right Hand of Fellowship, and the Address to the People, by Rev. Mr. Thomas of Boston; and the other services, by Rev. Messrs. Palfrey, and Pratt of Brewster.

Rev. CRAWFORD NIGHTINGALE, of Providence, R. I., was installed as Pastor of the Unitarian Congregational Church in CABOTVILLE, Mass., May 14, 1845. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Bellows of New York, from Matthew xix. 17; the Prayer of Installation was offered by Rev. Dr. Peabody of Springfield; the Charge was given by Rev. Mr. Hall of Providence, R. I.; the Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Whitney of Brighton; and the other services, by Rev. Messrs. Ellis of Northampton, and Everett of Northfield.

Rev. EDWIN J. GERRY was ordained as an Evangelist, at Lowell, May 15, 1845. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Barrett of Boston, from Ephesians iv. 11, 12, 13; the Ordaining Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. White of Littleton; the Charge was given by Rev. Mr. Miles of Lowell; the Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Wood of Lowell; and the other services by Rev. Messrs. Wood and Miles. Mr. Gerry has accepted an invitation to spend a year with the people at Athol.

Rev. LINUS HALL SHAW, late of Hampton Falls, N. H. was installed as Pastor of the Church and Society of the First Parish in SUDBURY, Mass., June 3, 1845. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Robbins of Boston, from 2 Thessalonians iii. 1, 2; the Prayer of Installation was offered by Rev. Mr. Alger of Marlboro'; the Charge was given by Rev. Mr. Allen of Northboro'; the Right Hand of Fellowship, by Rev. Mr. Frost of Concord; the Address to the People, by Rev. Mr. Barry of Framingham; and the other services by Rev. Dr. Field of Weston, and Rev. Messrs. Kingsley of Stow, and Gannett of South Natick.

Dedication. -The Unitarian church in Montreal, Canada, was dedicated on Sunday, May 11, 1845. The Sermon was preached by Rev. Mr. Gannett of Boston, from 2 Corinthians iv. 13; the other services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Cordner, the minister of the congregation. This is the first Unitarian place of worship bearing the name, that has been erected in the British Provinces.