adopted approving of the formation and | history. Amidst many dark clouds, we objects of the General Tract Society at have had the satisfaction of witnessing Washington, and recommending it to the various hopeful indications, of which the support and attention of the churches in formation and progress of the Paris Bible this state. The propriety of employing a Society are among the foremost in imDomestic Missionary, to devote his time portance. The Fifth Report of that Soto preaching the Gospel and making col-ciety contains the following particulars of lections in aid of the funds of the Convention, was committed to the Board of Managers. The Rev. Mr. Grosvenor, of Georgetown, was appointed to prepare the next address, in answer to the following query: "What are the important interests and principles of union, which should excite and direct the General Convention and State Convention of the Baptist denomination in the United States, to a cordial co-operation in the measures they adopt for the benefit of the churches?" The next meeting of the Convention will be held at Camden, on the Saturday before the first Lord's Day in December next. its progress during the last year. The sum received from auxiliary societies amounts to 9387 francs, and far surpasses their contributions in any preceding year. By following up the system of establishing branch societies, which the Committee has uniformly recommended, the Auxiliary Society of Castres alone, in the department of Tarn, was enabled, at the close of the first year of its establishment, to remit the sum of 1500 francs. "Nor can we," says the Report, "pass over in silence another class of subscribers, who will no doubt awaken a lively interest in their behalf; we mean the pupils attached to our Protestant schools and institutions. We more particularly allude to those belonging to the churches of Bourdeaux, Nismes, Asnieres, Chatillon sur Loire, the obscure villages of Sulzern in the Upper Rhine, and to various establishments in this capital. The donations of these dear children will be re General State of the Associations united in the Convention.-Charleston Association contains 38 churches, 19 ordained ministers, 11 licensed preachers, and 3988 communicants-170 baptized last year. Edgefield Association contains 35 church-garded by you as doubly precious, when es, 13 ordained ministers, 3 licensed preachers, and 2942 communicants-187 baptized last year. Savannah River Association contains 24 churches, 14 ordained ministers, 6 licensed preachers, and 3282 communicants-485 baptized last year. It appears from the above, which may be considered as strictly official, that 97 churches, 46 ordained ministers, 20 licensed preachers, and 10,212 communicants, are united in the Convention; and that 842 persons were added to it the last year by a public profession of religion. Within the bounds of the Saluda Association, a respectable society exists, auxiliary to the Convention; but as that Association is not at present united with the State Convention, the above estimate does not include any of the churches, ministers or communicants of that body. There are also other Associations in South Carolina who are not connected with the State Convention. PARIS BIBLE SOCIETY. WHATEVER relates to the progress of true religion in France deserves to be regarded with intense interest, especially in the present anomalous period of French considered as affording a speaking proof of the excellent feelings which animate the rising generation, and as announcing the dawn of a new life and godly zeal among all the Protestant churches of France. May the Lord vouchsafe his blessing to these generous children; and preserve in their hearts a holy ardour for distributing the word of life, and for every thing which is good and well-pleasing unto God!" The associations established in the capital have already produced the sum of 1222 francs by subscriptions, and 625 francs by the sale of Bibles. The number of copies disposed of during the year amounted to 12,254; making the aggre gate number of volumes circulated by the Society since its establishment 42,129, besides the copies which Auxiliary Societies may have obtained from other sources. The number of Bibles and New Testaments issued by the different Bible Societies of France is estimated at 50,000; yet," add the Committee, "what has hitherto been done is but trifling when compared with what still remains to do ;" for, how much soever we may be inclined to underrate the Protestant population of France, we are far, very far, from having satisfied all the wants of our religious brethren in this country. OBITUARY. REV. DANIEL WHITE. It Rev. DANIEL WHITE was born in Scotland, in the year 1776. From an early age, he was the subject of serious impressions. As he himself often declared, it was the sincere desire of his heart, to know the truth; being fully convinced of the necessity of preparation for death, and for that eternity, to which he believed he was hastening. Being ignorant of the way of salvation through Jesus Christ, he hoped that by the performance of religious duties, he should obtain the approbation of his Maker. Feeling an anxious solicitude for the welfare of his neverdying soul, it was natural for him to seek for some foundation, upon which to build his eternal hopes. Living in a part of the world, where the gospel was not preached in its purity, and where Ministers, and professed Christians, were slumbering in an awful state of insensibility, he seldom if ever heard any thing, respecting the total depravity of man by nature; of the fulness, and all-sufficiency of Christ, as the Saviour of lost sinners; of the necessity of repentance toward God, and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; of the importance of being reconciled to God, and living a life devoted to his service. was no wonder, then, that he went about to establish a righteousness of his own; and to seek justification by the works of the law. But the Lord in his own good time, was pleased to revive his work powerfully in that part of the world; and raised up instruments, for the accomplishment of his gracious purposes. In this glorious revival, many souls were brought to enjoy the liberty of God's dear children. The power of the Lord was displayed, in the conviction and conversion of stubborn, hard hearted sinners. Many witnesses arose, to bear testimony to the wonders of redeeming grace; and declared, and manifested, that they had experienced a change of heart, by their obediance to the commands of Christ, and a walk worthy of the vocation, whereunto they were called. Happily for our departed Brother, he was not permitted to build his hope upon such a sandy foundation as his own meritorious performances. The Lord was pleased to disclose to his view, the rooted depravity of his corrupt nature; to reveal unto him the abomination and wickedness of his heart; to teach him, that by the deeds of the law no flesh can be justified in his presence; to create in his soul a deep and serious concern, to know how he might escape the tremendous curse of God's violated law; to make him feel the evil and bitterness of sin; to cause him to groan under an apprehension of the wrath of Jehovah; to lead his mind to look away from himself, for some other foundation upon which to build his eternal hopes; to strip him of his own self dependence, and self righteousness that he might seek for a righteousness, that should be sufficient to justify him in the presence of God. Having thus for some time passed through scenes of heart felt sorrow, he was enabled to look to Christ, the friend of sinners. By faith he was enabled to view him, as an able and all sufficient Redeemer; just such a Saviour as he needed; to rely on him as his Saviour; and to place his whole trust and dependence on him for pardon, justification, and eternal life. His soul was filled with peace in believing. Not long afterwards, he publickly testified his love to the dear Redeemer, by submitting to the ordinance of baptism at Edinburgh. From the time of his conversion to God, he felt an ardent desire for the salvation of his fellow beings. Beholding them in an alarming situation, exposed to the wrath of a sin-avenging God, he pitied their condition, and felt his soul moved with compassion for them. The feelings and exercises of his mind could not long be concealed. He found it would be intolerably painful, to extinguish the longing desires of his heart for the salvation of sinners. He felt it to be his duty to warn them to flee from "the wrath to come," and to point them to the "Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world." In the 26th year of his age, he began to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ. He felt it to be the delight and joy of his heart, to hold forth Christ and him crucified, to the chief of sinners; having tasted the love of God in his own soul, he was desirous that others might be made partakers of the same. gaged with faithfulness and zeal in the work of the ministry; and the Lord crowned his labours with much success. He en In the autumn of 1807, he removed to the United States. After some time he became pastor of the Baptist Church, on Society Hill, (S. C.) While he was pastor of this Church, many were added to their number, and the Lord blessed them with the smiles of his countenance. Some time afterward, he removed to Richmond County, N. C. where a number of individuals were baptized, upon a profession of their faith. A church was subsequently constituted, of which he became pastor. Labourers in the gospel vineyard being very few, he was called to visit many destitute settlements. His preaching was vival of religion in this place. The ways acceptable, wherever he went. He never of Zion have truly seemed to mourn, since lost sight of the glorious work, in which || my_arrival in this region, till about the he was engaged. Possessing a strong first of September last, when the Lord apmemory, and a heart sanctified by grace, peared to come down, by the influence of he was peculiarly qualified to discharge his Holy Spirit, as showers upon the grass, the duties of an ambassador of the cross. and as dew upon the tender herb. Our He was what might be called, in the meeting soon became crowded, and aftruest sense of the word, an experiment- fectingly solemn; and the work in every al preacher. stage has appeared to be powerful. It was ever his delight to administer comfort to the mourner; to strengthen the wavering; to cheer the comfortless; to point the inquiring soul to the Lamb of God; and to alarm the careless, and unconverted, that he might induce them if possible, to flee from the wrath to come." Knowing the terror of the Lord, he would" beseech men in Christ's stead to be reconciled to God." Under his ministry, the church of which he was pastor, enjoyed seasons of prosperity. Numbers were gradually united to them, and they enjoyed much harmony. as In May last, he engaged for five months a Missionary, under the direction,|| of the North Carolina Baptist Missionary Society. On the duties of this engagement, he entered with fidelity and zeal. He travelled and preached daily; visited many destitute settlements; declared the unsearchable riches of Christ, to many perishing sinners; and it is hoped, that the blessing of Heaven accompanied his labours. He continued to perform the toilsome and laborious duties assigned him, till arrested by the cold hand of death. The wise Disposer of all events, in infinite wisdom saw fit to remove him in the midst of his usefulness. In New-Hanover County, 100 miles from home, about the 19th of October, he was taken with the illness, which terminated his earthly existence. On the 28th of October, in the 48th year of his age, his immortal spirit, took its flight for the invisible world. With the full assurance of hope, and in all the triumphs of faith, he fell asleep in Christ. By this afflictive dispensation of Divine Providence, society has lost a valuable member; a wife, one of the best of husbands; four amiable children, an affectionate and loving father; the stranger and acquaintance, an hospitable friend; a beloved church and society, a dear pastor; and Zion, an able advocate. REVIVALS OF RELIGION. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. SQUIER Rev. and dear Sir, We have had in some instances to adopt the language of sacred writ: "Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise." Indeed, those who are in the infancy of their years, and those whose heads are blossomed for the grave, have been made the subjects of the work. 56 have been baptized, and united with us and there are a considerable number more who, we have reason to hope, have "gladly received the word," and will soon follow them; and many have joined the Presbyterian church. The work has also spread into the towns of Ashtabula, Jefferson, Salem, Denmark, and Munro, and many have been baptized. Elder Elisha Tucker has visited, preached, and baptized with us in the towns above mentioned, and has been very active and zealous in promoting the good work.—I doubt not, dear sir, but that your heart will rejoice to hear that God, in much mercy, has remembered this part of his vineyard; and is, by his sovereign, powerful, and discriminating grace, translating such numbers into the kingdom of his dear Son. The work above alluded to, has prevented my commencing missionary labours, till the present time: but having now obtained the consent of my brethren, if God permits, I shall immediately set out to preach among the destitute, the unsearchable riches of Christ; and I earnestly entreat the prayers of the dear brethren who have called me to engage in this important work, that God may succeed my efforts in the diffusion and confirmation of evangelical truth, in the conversion of perishing sinners, and in the || enlargement and building up of Zion in the most holy faith. It is judged there are more than 200 hope- || Dec. 13. 1825. I have spent much of my time there. Jan. 3. From a female friend in Charlestown, A very wide field is opened in this sec tion of the country, for ministerial labours. I hear the cry from almost every direction, "Come over and help us." Three messengers came for me yesterday, saying, "We are starving for the administration of the word of life." O that the Lord of the harvest would send forth more faithful labourers. for Burman Mission, 10,00 Friend of Missions in Buffalo, N.Y. 5,00 "Rev. Sereno Taylor, it having been collected at the monthly concert of prayer in Saxton's village, (Vt.) 21. "Female Society, belonging to the North Baptist Church in Randolph, Mass. Feb. 2. "Miss H. Thompson for the educa- 8. "Levi Pierce, Esq. Treasurer of the 17,72 10,31 15,00 THE neat and commodious MeetingHouse,lately erected by the Baptist church and congregation in Cape May, (N. J.) under the care of Elder Thomas Robinson, was dedicated to the service of God, on Saturday, Decem. 25, 1824.-Prayer and reading the scriptures, by Rev. Mr. Griffin of Philadelphia. Sermon by Rev. J. Shepherd, of Salem. Concluding prayer by Rev. Mr. Ogden, pastor of a neighbouring Presbyterian congregation. The services were solemn and impressive. The house is of brick, 30 by 38 feet. Small indeed, but paid for within a few dollars; far better than a large house, empty pews, and a ponderous debt; a good example to our Baptist churches. For the translation of the Scrip 200,00 "Dr. Staughton, collected at Beulah, 25,50 3,00 "the Athol Female Soc. (Mass.) by hand of Hannah Briggs, Total from Rev. Luther Rice, 1451,41. 19. Missionary Society, Sullivan, (Me.) 9.25 "Congregational Female Cent Soc. for Indian Mission, "Romanus Emerson, for do. Beverly, for Carey Station, 3,50 "a member of the Baptist church in "a friend in Abington, 5,00 5,00 From do. for Foreign Missions, "John Collamore, Esq. for Burman "Edward Brown, from Mechanical 17,02 82179,04 *The name in the first acknowledgment is incorrect. HEMAN LINCOLN, Treasurer. The Obituary of Doct. Willard, will be inserted in our next Number. MEMOIR OF DAVID GOODWIN, ESQ. MR. DAVID GOODWIN was nor the allurements peculiarly at born in Charlestown, Mass. of re-tracting to the young, could exert spectable parents, on the 19th of sufficient power to overcome his ar October, 1744. He was naturally dent desires for religion, or to erase sedate and prone to reflection, pre- those impressions which divine ferring the society of the serious truth had made upon his mind. He and grave, to that of the thought- was resolved to persevere; and be less and giddy. Actuated by prin- fore he entered upon the public du ciple, he passed the youthful part ties of life, it is hoped he experi of his life in honest employment, enced the consolations of the gos and in pursuit of wholesome and pel. From this time until his disvaluable instruction. At this pe- solution and triumphant entry into riod, there were several small As-that blessed immortality reserved sociations in his native town, that || for the righteous, he was endeared statedly met for prayer and relig- to his religious friends as an emiious conversation. With these he nent Christian, and respected and would often assemble, particularly beloved by his fellow citizens, for with one composed principally of the valuable and useful services. the aged. In this meeting, his at- which he rendered for the benefit tention was increasingly turned to of the present and succeeding genthe necessity of personal piety, and erations. We shall now exhibit his convictions of sin were gradu- some prominent traits in his public ally strengthened. The ridicule and religious character. he received from his young com- Uniform integrity and uprightpanions of account of his seriousness of deportment, distinguished impressions, and his associating the life of this worthy man. with so many aged and experienced stantly seeking the righteousness persons, tended also to confirm him which God requires, he dealt justly in his determination to remember with all, delighted in the exhibihis Creator in the days of his youth. tions of mercy, and rejoiced in Neither the opposition of the world, walking in humble obedience to APRIL, 1825. 13 Con |