tion of the wealth of our Country, but that influence which arises from office, and Literary eminence. It is indeed matter of rejoicing that so many high in office in different States, and in the National Government, are lending their aid to a more extensive circulation of the Holy Scriptures. From the Delegates of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church we are happy to learn, that although extensive regions in the South and West, are distitute of the Preaching of the word, yet that through the blessing of the most high 5 Presbyteries have been added to their number the past year; and that within the limits of the General Assembly, there have been extensive and powerful revivals of religion. In the Synod of Albany, 25 Congregations have been peculiarly visited by the Spirit of God." The Theatre has been deserted-the Tavern sanctified; blasphemy has been silenced, and infidelity confounded. The wise have become fools for Christ's sake, the mighty have been brought low, and the Lord exalted. The work continues," and we would unite with them in saying, "long may it continue, till the dross of error and sin shall be consumed, in the purify. ing fire of the Holy Spirit." From Massachusetts we learn, that while there is great cause, to lament the prevalence of error, there is reason to hope that correct sentiments are gaining ground❞—In Williams College there is a poweful revival of religion, and in that of Amherst very hopeful appearances of a similar work. There have been extensive revivals of religion in many other parts of that State. No one State in the union appears so signally blessed of God at the present time, as the State of Vermont. There are revivals in more than thirty towns, and in the Colleges at Middlebury, and Burlington. The steady progress of these revivals, and the animation and holy zeal of the followers of Christ, give reason to hope that the people of that State will experience yet greater blessings from heaven. The delegate from the Evangelical Consociation in Rhode-Island regrets to state, that he can give no account of revivals within their limits. Perfect harmony, and unanimity, however, exist; and their churches are walking in the order, and in some good degree, in the purity of the gospel. The friends of the Redeemer in New-Hampshire find peculiar occasion of gratitude and praise to God in the recent revival of religion in Dartmouth College. "Between fifty and sixty of the students have, as is charitably hoped, experienced the renewing and sanctifying influences of the Holy Spirit, and about twice as many inhabitants of the village. There are, also, encouraging revivals in several other towns in that State. From this rapid glance at the state of religion within the limits of the General Association, and of Ecclesiastical bodies connected with us, we have decisive evidence of the presence of our God and Saviour-that he is ready to hear and to answer Prayer, and to bless efforts for diffusing the knowledge of his salvation. "The Lord has done great things for his Church whereof we are glad." Dear Brethren, this is no time for sloth, or distrust of the truths and faithfulness of our gracious God. He has begun and before our eyes is carrying on a work that he will never abandon, till the knowledge of his salvation shall cover the earth. This incipient fulfilment of so many great and precious promises, should animate our efforts, and give importunity to our prayers, for the coming and kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let us return to our work with joy of heart, and purpose of heart to do more for Christ, till we are permitted to see the glories, and celebrate the praises of his Church triumphant in heaven. No. III. Account of the Treasurer of the General Association, General Association of Connecticut in account with JOEL H. LINSLEY, 1825. June 25. Rec'd of Rev. Andrew Eliot, for Fairfield E. Association, $2 50 July 6. Sept. 20. Nov'r. 8. 1826. Feb'y. 8. April 24. of Rev. J. Brace, for Hartford South do. in part, 4 50 $32 124 Balance due the Treasurer June 13, 1826, This certifies, that I have examined the accounts of Rev. J. H. Linsley, as Treasurer of the General Association of Connecticut, and find a balance of sixteen dollars and twenty-five cents and a half cent now due the Treasurer, on the account which he renders. The General Association will understand, that this debt is exclusive of ten dollars remaining unpaid for publishing the Petition on Divorce, which the General Association, last year, directed the Register to procure published, and charge to that Body. The account has been presented to the Register, and he has given the order, as required; but the publisher has not presented the order to the Treasu)er. The whole amount of debt against the General Association, to-day, is, therefore, $26 251. C. CHAPIN, Auditor of Treasury of Gen. Association. No. IV. Report of the Committee of the Everest Fund. To the General Association of Connecticut, to be convened at Stamford, on the third Tuesday of June, 1826;-The Committee of the Everest Fund present, respectfully, the annual Report of their proceedings and the state of the Fund. The principal of the Fund is not fully ascertained, as the settlement of the estate of the Testator is not yet completed. Under the prudent manage. ment of the Executor, Benjamin Ely, Esq., many debts due to the estate, which must have been lost had the settlement been pressed to a speedy conclusion, by means of delay and judicious arrangement, have been secured for the important christian charities designated by the Donor. Since the last annual Report, the Treasurer of the Committee has received the sum of 50 dollars, making the present principal of the Fund 3908 dollars. A small additional sum may be received, but it is not expected to be sufficient to raise the amount to 4000 dollars. Of the Interest of the Fund, 7 dollars and 21 cents were in the Treasury at the time of the last Report. Since that time, there have been received from the debtors of the Fund 227 dollars and 8 cents; and for interest on loans from the treasury 5 dollars and 10 cents. The whole amounting to 239 dollars and 39 cents. From this sum, the following disbersements have been made. To Sidney Mills, a member of the Senior Class in Yale College 100 dollars. To Walter N. Bidwell, a member of the Junior Class, 40 dollars. These sums have been paid to the beneficiaries in semiannual instalments. A further sum of 50 dollars will be due to Mills and 20 dollars to Bidwell, on the first of September next. A donation of 15 dollars has been made to Romulus Barnes, a member of the Sophomore Class. A like donation has been made to Chester Humphreys, a member of the Sophomore Class in Amherst College. These youths are persons of hopeful piety and profess to be devoted to the work of the gospel Ministry. The sum of 50 dollars has been paid to the Treasurer of the Domestic Missionary Society of Connecticut. Finding a small sum in the Treasury, at this date, the Committee have made a donation of 15 dollars to John Bartlett, a member of the Junior Class in Yale College. The expences for the year past have been 2 dollars 50 cents. These several sums amount to 237 dollars and 50 cents; leaving 1 dollar 89 cents in the Treasury. The Committee have adopted the measure, as heretofore stated to the General Association, of having one principal beneficiary. Under this arrangement, Sidney Mills has received an annual appropriation of 100 dollars for three years. His Collegiate term will close at the next commencement. An individual is yet to be selected for the next principal beneficiary, to whom a similar sum of 100 dollars annually, or more if found necessary, will be allowed. But it is the design of the Committee to grant this privi. lege to no one, unless he will devote an assiduous and primary attention to classical studies, and not be absent from College, except from Providential causes, without their consent. In consequence of the measure recently adopted by the American Education Society, of requiring their beneficiaries to become obligated to refund the whole sums received from that Society, various applications are made to the Committee for assistance. They hope to be enabled, under the divine guidance, to disburse the small sums, committed to them in trust, in such a manner as will most faithfully accomplish the benevolent design of the Donor, and subserve, in some small degree, the great interests of the kingdom of Christ. Respectfully submitted, Windsor, June 7th, 1826. 3 JEREMIAH HALLOCK, |