door opened to the child's house, will always keep him in some good measure of restraint, and such vigilance carries conviction to the minds of both parents and children of the concern felt by the teachers, and opens a way for obtaining an insight into the characters and habits of the parents, as well as the dispositions of the children. The attentions of our pastor (the Rev. Mr. Smith) contribute much to our prosperity. He fails not to encourage us by every exertion consistent with his other engagements. Last Sabbath the customary half-yearly sermon was addressed to the parents and children, the greater part of whom attended. We find it a great means of bringing the families to the house of worship even at other times. All the families connected with the school, to the number of one hundred and forty-two, have been regularly visited three times the past year. The last stated visits were made the present month, when it was ascertained, that of one hundred and eighty-seven boys, one only is sick; eleven anticipate changing residence too distant to attend, which will leave one hundred and seventy-six on our register after the present month.

As every fact connected with a real reformation in the morals or manners of the subjects of our charge, is important to establish the usefulness of this Institution, we will not omit to mention such as are remarkable, of which we can speak confidently.

The most striking instance is a lad twelve years of age, of open disposition, but strong passions. He attended Sunday School occasionally for four years, but was inattentive, and of bad habits. Previous to last May, he came only when brought in the morning, and absented himself both from home and school till night, though always severely chastised for it by his father. He was also an habitual truant from week-day school. Neither persuasion nor severity could enforce his attendance at either. All means, in the hands of his parents, failed of reclaiming him: he grew rather worse, and the few times he attended with us, he was so insubordinate that it was frequently urged by the teachers that he should be expelled. He, however, remained, and attended the last anniversary, but was dismissed from the assemblage for misconduct; from which time he attended no more till the first week in June last, when the visiter advised with the parents, and recommended an entire change of treatment, which was directly followed. The rod was entirely discarded. The boy was detained at home, for an interview with the visiter, who, in the presence of his parents, exposed to him his wicked and ungrateful conduct. Contrary to our anticipations, a silent attention was obtained, and so much influence was gained over him, that he not only with tears confessed his transgressions, but promised, the ensuing week, to set out with new resolutions. He did accordingly attend the next Sabbath. The superintendent had determined to reverse the order of things also at school, and no longer reported his absence, but his attendance, and always with a word of recommendation to his parents of his improving conduct. His ambition was excited sufficiently to bring him under the full influence of good precept and example. We frequently reminded him to attend early, as we might want his services. with the younger classes; and to these he was sometimes called. This course of treatment continued for three months, when we thought it safe to let him fall in with the usual routine of the school, which was done without losing any ground we had gained: and we now have the satisfaction to state a complete triumph! His punctual attendance is marked on our rolls every Sabbath but one since last June. He has also, in all that time, never failed to obtain all the usual monthly rewards, even the prizes for proofs; and before this time he was never known to commit a single verse to memory. In a late visit to his family, it was ascertained that he had been equally attentive at his daily school, and his father has not had occasion to correct him for six months past.

Thus was reclaimed from vicious habits, and bad company, a boy who, had he continued to receive the same treatment a few months longer, in all probability never would have been reformed. He now may rise to reputation and usefulness in society

Five other instances of this nature might be stated, which were equally happy in their results. The parents of one of them with surprise expressed their gratitude to the visiter, stating that so great was the change in the conduct of their child, that it gave them the greatest hopes for the future.

The following facts obtained during our late visits, offer important matter for reflection, and powerfully plead the necessity of the benevolent exertions of this Society. The population of the one hundred and forty-two families attached to the school amounts to eight hundred, of whom four hundred and twelve are adults. Of the whole number sixty only are professors of religion, and these are out of thirtyseven families. Thirty-six of the parents are intemperate-two of them mothers! The whole number may be thus classed:-Thirty-five, reputable; sixty-two, indifferent; and forty-five, careless. The children of the first class of parents are doubtless no small means of ensuring good order in the school,-every one of their parents indirectly influencing all under our charge. It will also be perceived, that eight hundred souls are connected with this school, the greater part of whom may be supposed to be, either directly or indirectly, influenced through the personal intercourse of the visiter, or the instruction brought home by the children; the tracts and Bibles distributed, and the lending of them out of the place of worship, by the children, of which last instance we have frequent testimony in regard to careless and ignorant parents, whose attendance can be secured in no other way. We are therefore not without hope that many may, by such humble means, attain to that faith which cometh by hearing the word of God! If such are the important circumstances brought to light by a view of a single school of one hundred and eightyseven boys, drawn out of one hundred and forty-two families, we will leave the reflecting philanthropist to decide how important must be the connexion with Sunday Schools, of those families out of which more than nine thousand children are drawn to fill the classes of these schools in this city. It is calculated to convince the most sceptical mind of the high character and utility of such institutions, and to kindle the zeal of those hitherto most indifferent to its interests.

We beg leave, at the close of our report, to notice the flourishing school attached to St. John's Chapel, because our districts run into each other. We have no doubt shared in the happy influence of their intelligent visiting committee, that traces the same ground with us; and, in some instances, we have children from the same families attending both schools. The prosperous condition of that school is a striking instance of the happy results of that system of social visiting, the punctual exercise of which will doubtless confer the high character on Sunday Schools which they so justly merit.

School No. 10, continues to preserve the respectable rank which it has always held in the Union.

School No. 10, attached to St. George's Church. This school consists of one superintendent, twelve teachers, five assistant teachers, two visiters of absentees, and one hundred and twenty-four scholars. During the past year, two hundred and three scholars have been admitted, one hundred and fourteen transferred to School No. 24, and one hundred and thirty-nine dismissed. During the same time, there have been purchased by the scholars, with tickets, &c., four Bibles, nine Testaments, fifteen hymn-books, fifteen First Part, and five Second Part SpellingBooks. Added to these, several rewards of Bibles and Prayer-Books have been presented by our beloved Pastor to those boys who have excelled in committing Scripture to memory.

We rejoice to observe, in many of our scholars, much improvement, both in reading and behaviour; and it is gratifying, when looking around our school, to behold several of our pupils who were among our number four years ago, and who still continue punctual in their attendance.

The

Our library now consists of about 500 volumes. Regarding it as an important auxiliary to the cause in which we are engaged, we are constrained to recommend the collection of a library to those schools which still remain without one. greater part of those parents whose children attend our school are unable to own any book except the Bible. By means of our library, they have it in their power to employ many of their leisure hours in profitable reading; and that they do so employ them, we have the most satisfactory evidence. They not only manifest an anxiety to improve the privilege themselves, but are found extending it to their neighbours. By thus introducing into their families the reading of those books which are calculated to draw their attention from "things temporal to thing eternal," we anticipate the most happy results.

School No. 11, attached to the Baptist Church in Mulberry-street. At no period within two years past, has the school been so well organized, the children so attentive, or their conduct so orderly, as at the present time. The number of scholars on the Register is one hundred and eleven, of whom sixty generally attend at a time. The school is conducted by one superintendent, one secretary, nine teachers, and four visiters of absentees, who also collect new scholars.

Our school was formed on the 3d day of March, 1816. Since its commencement, there have been adınitted seven hundred and thirty-four scholars. Seven teachers and eight scholars have been seriously impressed since their connexion with the school, and have publicly professed their faith in the Gospel.

UNITED GENERAL PRAYER MEETING.

THE Sixth United General Prayer Meeting was held in the Mariners' Church, on Tuesday, the 5th inst. In the absence of the Rev. Dr. Milledoler, who was expected to preside, the Rev. Dr. Spring led the meeting. The order of exercises was nearly the same as at former Meetings. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Thaddeus Osgood, a most zealous and faithful Missionary, who labours in our frontier settlements and in Canada, and the Rev, Mr. Smith, of this city. The Rev. Dr. Spring, and the Rev. Messrs. Lyons, Smith, Baldwin and Boyd, engaged in prayer. The number of persons present was not quite so large as at the last meeting, but the interest which Christians have felt in uniting, on these occasions, in prayer for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our city, does not appear to be lessened. We hope, however, to see more attend in future, of all denominations of Christians. The following paper was handed to one of the committee of arrangements, by a gentleman who was present at the solemn celebration of the Lord's Supper on the Sabbath before last, but it was not read at the meeting.

Further account of the Revival in Bloomfield, N. J.-The work of the Holy Spirit, which God was pleased to commence in Bloomfield a few months since, still progresses with increased success.

Every week witnesses new converts to the Redeemer. Christians are more engaged than ever; the common topic of conversation is the salvation of souls, and the burden of every prayer the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The last sabbath (3d June) was a day of deep interest and solemnity-it was their communion; between twenty and thirty of the new converts, for the first time, sat down to the Sacramental table, in fulfilment of the dying injunction of their Redeemer, " do this in remembrance of me."

Different ages, from fifteen to threescore years and ten, composed this accession to the fold of Christ. Among the number of these young disciples were seen the old man of seventy, and his grand-daughter of sixteen. It was a high privilege to witness so interesting a scene.

In West Bloomfield (a part of the parish) it is said there is not a single family uninterested in this great subject. Those who are not already hoping in the mercy of God through Christ, are inquiring with the deepest anxiety the way of eternal life.

The intelligence which we have received from several towns in Connecticut, and in this state, is of the most encouraging character, and shows that where Christians are earnestly engaged in using the means which God has given them to promote his glory, and their own eternal interests, they have been blessed with his special favour.

For the Christian Herald.

OBITUARY.

DIED, at Haightstown, N. J. on Friday the 2d March, after a short illness, Mrs. EUNICE SEGER, wife of the Rev. John Seger, in the 35th year of her age. That Mrs. Seger had been in a state of grace for more VOL. VIII.

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than fourteen years, was generally believed by those who were acquainted with her professions and manner of living. But the circumstances of her death were rather remarkable. About two months previous to her death, and with entire composure, she repeatedly said, "I shall not live but a few weeks;" and but two weeks before her departure, (and while in health,) in the presence of her husband and family, she deliberately said, "I shall live but about a fortnight longer." The Tuesday previous to her death, feeling slightly indisposed, she said to the physician, "Doctor, speak your mind freely; I know I cannot live; but I am prepared; my peace is made with God." The night before her death, at about 9 o'clock, she requested the family to be called together, it being near the usual time for family worship, selected a Hymn, read it, parcelled out the lines, and united in singing it. During the night she had three fits; after the last, her reason was restored, and she took an affectionate leave of her husband and children, turned over in the bed, closed her eyes, and in a few minutes (about 7 o'clock in the morning) expired, without a struggle or groan.

For the Christian Herald.

NEW EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

THE corner stone of a new Episcopal church, to be called St. Luke's Church, was laid at Greenwich on the 4th inst. at one o'clock, P.M. The ceremony was performed by the Right Reverend Bishop Hobart, who was assisted by the Rev. George Upfold, M. D. Rector, and most of the clergy of the city. The church is to be a plain but neat edifice, with a tower projecting from the front: it will contain upwards of one hundred pews on the ground floor. Although the strictest economy has been studied in the plan, yet it is expected that the building will be a model for neatness and for its just proportions. But a few months since there was no administration of the holy ordinances according to the forms of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this part of the city, and probably there would not now be any, were it not for the laudable exertions of a few gentlemen who have gathered together a very respectable congregation and organized a church. The erection of St. Luke's Church is a continuance of these exertions-the ground being a gift of Trinity Church (which has acted on this occasion with its accustomed liberality.) -The same individuals have added to the appropriation of their time and attentions, their individual responsibilities for the cost of the edifice. To defray these expenses, they look, and look with confidence, to the liberality of their fellow Christians. The members of the congregation are ready too with their mites, which must, however, be small, as they now, out of very limited incomes, support the church. We trust, therefore, that the benevolence of Christians, and particularly of those of the Protestant Episcopal Church, will be active towards this object. The ceremony was witnessed by several of the vestries of the other churches, and a number of very respectable perIt is perhaps unnecessary to add, that the service was remarkably solemn and appropriate.

The Seaman's Magazine.

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; these see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. - They cry unte the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.-Psalms.

BETHEL UNION.-(Concluded from page 59.)

SUCCESS in schemes of Christian benevolence will always become a spur to enlarged efforts, until mankind "shall know the Lord from the least to the greatest." The Spirit of God expands our views as we advance in the Christian field of labour, and so far from indulging our ease, and permitting us to say with Lamech, "I will call this Noah, (my rest,) for this same shall comfort us concerning the work and toil of our hands," he urges us to go forward; to EXPECT GREAT THINGS; to ATTEMPT GREAT THINGS; and he produces a sleepless activity that presses the soul onward to more mighty exertions, until the knowledge of Jehovah "shall cover the earth, as the waters do the sea."

Impelled (it is humbly presumed) by such a Divine stimulus, the Minister and his friend, already mentioned, ceased not to promote alike the interests of the Floating Chapel and the Prayer Meetings. But in the year 1819, the former appeared so prosperous and so firmly established, that their chief attention, for some months, was devoted to the latter, well aware that "Praying breath was never spent in vain." They calculated thus :-If the Ark has regularly 800 seamen worshipping on board every Sabbath day, and the river Thames is supposed, generally, to bear on its surface 7000, there must, therefore, be abundant opportunities of itinerating, during the week, from ship to ship, and either preaching or holding Prayer-meetings in the numerous tiers both above and below the Ark." This conclusion induced them to suppose that something more must be done to promote Religion among Seamen on the Thames, and that, as the Port of London Society superintended all the concerns of the Floating Chapel, it would be advisable to form another Institution to manage all the affairs of the Prayer-meetings, and the occasional Itinerant Preaching from tier to tier. This, it was presumed, would be of essential service to the general good of seamen in the port of London.

The project was mentioned for some weeks to many active friends of seamen, and approved. Two public meetings were held in different ships, in the Upper and Lower Pools, where it was fully discussed and agreed upon. The Bethel Society was therefore organized.

The Preliminary Meeting was held in the British and Foreign SchoolRoom, White's Grounds, Southwark, when the Rev. G. C. Smith, of Penzance, took the Chair, and, in a full and respectable assembly, it was determined to name the Institution, "The Bethel Seamen's Union." This meeting adjourned to the City of London Tavern, when Captain Sir George Mount Keith, Bart. R. N. presided, and the Society was most fully and publicly established, with the addition of "British and Fo