the last Annual Report, we rejoice in being able to state its growing prosperity. We commenced the year with two Superintendents, fourteen Teachers, and ninety-eight scholars; from fifty to sixty of whom were regular attendants. In the course of a holy Providence, we were debarred the labours of one of the Superintendents. The loss of her faithful exertions we could not but deeply feel. We still have fourteen regular Teachers, and from fifty-five to sixty-five regular scholars. They are divided into thirteen classes; two of which are Bible classes: one hundred and twenty-one new members have been admitted during the year; twelve have been discharged. The present number registered is one hundred and thirty-three, of whom forty-four are white children; sixty-one coloured adults; and twenty-eight coloured children. They have recited three hundred and eightyfive chapters in the Bible; nine hundred and forty-one hymns; two hundred and sixty chapters in M'Dowell's Questions; and several of them all the smaller Catechisms. A number have progressed from the alphabet to reading, still more from spelling to reading. One Teacher and three scholars have publicly professed their faith in Christ, and we think we discover a growing seriousness in the school. During the last quarter we have been unusually encouraged.

School No. III.-During the past year ninety scholars have been received; twenty-four of whom, from various causes, have discontinued their attendance; nine have been advanced from the first lesson to reading; one hundred may be considered scholars, not more than sixty attend regularly; these are divided into fourteen classes. The general deportment of the scholars, as it respects their morality, is encouraging, but few give us reason to believe that they are concerned about their eternal welfare; and yet the Lord has not left us without a witness that our labour is not in vain. One coloured adult, has made a public profession of her faith. Two or three others, we hope, are inquiring the way to Zion with their faces thitherward.

School No. IV.-School number four at present consists of a Superintendent, and twenty Teachers, and one hundred and fifty scholars; six of them are white adults; forty-five white children; seventy coloured adults; and thirty-nine coloured chil dren. During the last year sixty-one have been received, and fifteen dismissed. Ten thousand five hundred verses of Scripture, nine hundred and eighty-two hymns, three thousand nine hundred answers of Catechism, and five thousand eight hundred answers to M'Dowell's Questions, have been committed to memory. Forty have been quite through Brown's, and twenty-eight the shorter Catechism. Only four have been brought from their letters to read the Bible. One Teacher and one scholar have professed their faith in Christ, and have been received into communion with his church. The Teachers have associated them

selves, and meet every Saturday afternoon to implore a blessing on their labours.

School No. V.-School No. 5 is conducted by a Superintendent, and six Teachers, who have at at present under their care thirty-six scholars, namely, four white adults; twenty-two white children; four coloured adults; and six coloured children. Thirteen read in the Bible; five of them are coloured. A coloured girl, thirteen years old, committed to memory ten chapters in the Bible, and the Westminster Catechism, with Scripture proofs. A child, eleven years old, has learned twelve chapters, and one hundred and forty answers to M'Dowell's, in the space of two months. One of nine years has learned seventy answers to M'Dowell's, Questions, and seven answers, with Scripture proofs, in the Westminster Catechism. A child, eleven years old, has learned seven chapters in the Bible; all M'Dowell's Questions, and twenty hymns. Another child has learned three hundred answers to M'Dowell's Questions; the Historical Catechism through; twelve answers in the Westminster Catechism, with Scripture proofs, in three months. A child has learned one hundred and forty-nine answers in M'Dowell's; thirty-two in the Historical Catechism. Another learned one hundred and thirteen answers in M'Dowell's; twenty-five in the Westminster, with Scripture proofs. All of these have been brought forward from the first lesson since the last Annual Report.

School No. VI.-Under the direction of two Superintendents; seventeen Teachers; and six Assistant Teachers. The number admitted is two hundred and three; those dismissed not known. The present state of the school is as follows: five white adults; eighty-nine white children; and sixty coloured children; making now on the books one hundred and fifty-four.

The average number for the past year has been eighty-nine; thirty-five have advanced from letters to spelling and reading. Three Bibles and twelve Prayer books have been given as rewards. The progress of the pupils, both in moral and religious knowledge, is generally good.

Two thousand two hundred and seventy-seven chapters of Scripture have been recited; two, thousand one hundred and six answers to M'Dowell's Questions; six thousand nine hundred and eighty answers of Catechism; seven hundred and sixty-four hymns; one hundred and forty-one Scripture proofs; also a number of Scripture cards, and the reading lessons in the spelling-book.

With gratitude we acknowledge the continued patronage of our Pastor, and his unwearied exertions in promoting the cause of Sabbath school instruction. He has frequently addressed the children, and particularly on those occasions, when they have been examined in passages of Scripture, to prove certain points of doctrine.

We have found this mode of instruction to be attended with much benefit, as it not only excites emulation, but necessarily leads to a diligent search of those invaluable pages, the knowledge of which leadeth to eternal life.

A library has been commenced for the use of the schools attached to the church, and is in progressive operation.

Four of our Teachers have professed their faith in Christ, and united themselves to his visible church.

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School No. VII.-We have admitted during the last year fortyeight scholars. The school is under the direction of fifteen young ladies, and it consists of seventy scholars. They have committed to memory one thousand one hundred and thirty-six answers to M'Dowell's Questions ; five thousand and sixty-three verses of Scripture; five thousand four hundred and fifty-five answers of Catechism; and four hundred and twenty-six Divine Songs. One of our Teachers has ceased from her labours, and, we trust, has entered into that rest which remains for the people of God. Two of our scholars have followed her into eternity.

We have the happiness to state, that two under our care entertain a hope of their acceptance through Christ; one of them, for the first time, sat down with us last Sabbath at his table. Two others are under serious impressions.

School No. VIII.-The Superintendent of School No. 8, respectfully reports, that during the last year there have been admitted into this school fifty scholars, of whom fifteen were white and twelve coloured children, and twenty-three coloured adults. There are at present twelve regular Teachers, and two Assistants, who have been promoted to that station from Class No. 6, and about fifty-five scholars that attend regularly. Their progress in learning is encouraging; twenty of them have committed one thousand two hundred and one Questions and Answers of Brown's Catechism; four hundred and nine Watts' Divine Songs; one thousand nine hundred and seventy-three M'Dowell's Answers; six hundred and nine Questions and Answers in the Shorter and Historical Catechisms; five hundred and thirty-one verses of Scripture; besides twenty chapters of the Gospel of St. Matthew, with Brown's and the Shorter Catechisms, by a coloured adult of forty-six years, who gains a livelihood by daily labour, and has not been ten months at school. Although they cannot record any remarkable religious impressions, yet, they would hope, that there has been "seed sown that shall yield in some thirty, some sixty, and some an hundred fold."

School No. IX.-This School is located in the New-York Free School in Chatham-Street, and is under the care of two Superintendents, a Secretary, and twenty-two Teachers. Although we have added to our Register, during the past year, one hundred scholars, we regret to say that the average number that regularly attends, does not exceed one hundred and thirty; about one

third of whom are coloured adults. Thirty-five have graduated from the lower to the Bible class. One instance of improvement is worthy of record: a coloured woman nearly eighty years of age, came to this school, soon after its formation, ignorant of the alphabet; her strong desire was to learn to read the word of God; and such have been the exertions of her teachers and herself, that her desire is now realized.

During the winter it was observed that many of the children could not attend school for want of suitable clothing. To remedy this, many articles of clothing were made and distributed to proper objects.

School No. X.-The Superintendent, Secretary, and Teachers of the School No. 10, beg leave respectfully to report to the Directress, and General Superintending Committee of the Society, that their school consists at present of sixty-five white, and eight coloured children, of whom not more than forty have ever attended at one time. They are divided into five classes. Of these, twenty-four have been brought to read in the Bible; twelve from the second to the third class of Scripture Lessons; and ten from the first to the second class. They have within the year past committed to memory, nine hundred and eighty-two verses of Scripture; nine hundred and ten Questions of Catechism; five hundred and forty of M'Dowell's Questions; four hundred and seventy hymns; and ninety-one Scripture Lessons on cards. The majority of the scholars show a desire to learn, and to be punctual in their attendance at the school. A prayermeeting has been established by the Superintendent and Teachers of this school, and of the Male School, No. 7, which the Rev. Mr. Mortimer always attends.

School No. XII.-With pleasure we are enabled to give the following report of the increase and improvement of the school during the last six months.

We commenced under the management of a Superintendent, Secretary, eleven Teachers, and sixty scholars. The usual number now attending is from one hundred to an hundred and ten, under the care of sixteen Teachers. One hundred and sixtyseven scholars are on the Register.

There have been committed to memory, two thousand six hundred and thirty-fonr Answers to Questions in the Catechism; four hundred and nine Divine Songs; four thousand and sixtythree Answers to M'Dowell's Questions; three hundred and ninety-eight Chapters in the Bible: and one hundred and sixtyeight Scripture Lessons.

One instance of peculiar application was exhibited by Rosanna Haffy, who has committed to memory, in three months, nine Chapters, and one thousand seven hundred and seventy M'Dowell's Questions, and has taught two coloured adults to read.

Three Teachers have been brought, by the grace of God, to

the knowledge of the truth, and have united with us in Church fellowship. A scholar, a coloured woman, has also, we hope, been savingly enlightened.

We have established a prayer meeting once a week, which is well attended, and the Lord, we trust, has met with us. One of the Teachers above-mentioned dated her first impressions from this meeting. (To be continued.).

Report of the Directors of the Port of New-York Society for Promoting the Gospel among Seamen.

The Port of New-York Society for promoting the Gospel among Seamen was formed in May, 1818. Its object, as stated in the second article of the Constitution, "is to supply Seamen with the means of intellectual and religious instruction."

While the Directors have it in contemplation to establish a School, and to adopt such other measures as they may deem advisable, whenever their funds shall admit, they regard the erection of a House of Worship for the accommodation of this important class of our fellow-citizens, and supplying them with the preaching of the Gospel, as the more direct and the principal means of accomplishing the great object they have in view. In an address published the last spring the necessity and desirableness of this measure was laid before the public. The subscription which was then opened was but partially filled. This, however, must be attributed to the fact, that owing to a variety of circumstances, no general application to the citizens was, at that time, made.

In December last, a temporary place of Worship was opened in Cherry-street, sufficiently large to accommodate several hundred Seamen. Since that time, the Rev. Ward Stafford, has been employed in preaching to them regularly on the Sabbath, and at other times. Though some regarded the plan, when first proposed, as altogether visionary, and others entertained serious doubts whether Seamen would assemble for public Worship, provided they had the opportunity; the success has surpassed the most sanguine hopes of the friends of the Institution. While at other times the number of attendants. has been respectable, on Sabbath evenings the house has generally been overflowing-many have been obliged to retire for want of accommodation. That this has not been the effect of mere novelty, is evident from the fact that the number of regular Worshippers has been increasing, and that those who attended once, return, after traversing the ocean, to this sacred spot to render thanks to Him who commands the winds and the sea. During divine service the assemblies, composed in part, at least, of strangers, have been silent,

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