Auxiliary Society, to be formed from || Institution, or as they shall otherwise ob tain-by deputing some of their number several smaller ones. These we now to attend the meetings of the several Pripresent, and hope that all our churches mary Societies and, in general, by aimand societies will speedily organize them-ing to excite, in the use of all suitable selves into some association of this sort. It is the cause of God, brethren; let us each one do what we can, and we hope that much will be done. General Plan. means, a powerful interest in favour of the Missionary cause. Art. 6. The President shall have power to call special meetings of the Society. Art. 7. The Treasurer of the Society shall receive all payments from the Treasurers of the Primary Societies of males and females, and shall pay over the funds tal expenses, into the Treasury of the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions. Art. 8. The Secretary shall record the proceedings, and conduct the correspondence, of the Executive Committee and of the Society. "Two kinds of societies are needed-in his possession, after deducting incidenone large, the other small: the larger to include the smaller. The large societies are designed for large cities, collections of towns, or counties. They are to be immediately auxiliary to the Baptist Board of Missions, and should be denominated AUXILIARY SOCIETIES. The smaller societies are designed for towns, parishes or school districts. These are to be immediately auxiliary to the larger societies, and should be denominated PRIMARY SOCIETIES. The Auxiliary Societies are to be the medium of communication between the Primary Societies and the Board. It seems expedient that every town, parish or school district, have two Primary Societies-one composed of males; the other, of females. By this arrangement, greater funds will, in most places, be obtained, and in the manner feast objectionable." Society. Art. 9. There shall be an annual meetday of ing of the Society on the when the accounts of the Treasurer, properly audited, shall be presented; the proceedings of the past year reported; and the other business of the Society transacted. [It will probably be found practicable and expedient to have a sermon, or addresses on the occasion; and to print the reports of the Executive Committee and Treasurer, and distribute them liberally among the several Primary Societies.] Art. 10. A copy of the Constitution, authenticated by the Secretary, with the names and residences of the officers anForm of a Constitution for an Auxiliary ually elected, and also a copy of the Annual Reports, shall be transmitted to Article 1. This Society shall be com- the Corresponding Secretary, or the Asposed of the Members of the several Malesistant Corresponding Secretary of the Primary Societies in [here name the towns Baptist Board of Foreign Missions. or county*] and shall be called The Auxiliary Foreign Mission Society of Art. 2. The sole object of this Society shall be, to raise funds in aid of Missions under the patronage of the BAPTIST BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS. Art. 3. The officers of the Society shall be a President, Vice Presidents,|| a Treasurer, and a Secretary. These officers, in connexion with at least one person elected from each of the several Primary Societies composing this Society, shall constitute an Executive Committee, of whom not less than five shall form a quorum. Art. 4. Every Minister of the Gospel, who is a member of the Society, shall be entitled to attend and vote at the meetings of the Executive Committee. Art. 5. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to adopt the most energetic measures in their power to accomplish the object of the Society; especially by distributing such publications as shall be committed to them by the Parent • Sometimes a county will be too large, in respect to territory, for one Auxiliary Society. In that case, there might be two or more formed in it. Form of a Constitution for a Primary Art. 1. All gentlemen (or ladies) con- Art. 2. There shall be elected, annually, a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and as many Collectors as shall be thought expedient. Art. 3. The four principal officers shall perform the following duties:—The President, and in his (or her) absence, the Vice President, shall preside in all meetings of the Society, and shall have power to call special meetings at pleasure.-The Secretary shall keep the records and manage the correspondence.-The Treasurer shall take charge of the money collected; and, after deducting incidental expenses, shall pay the same to the Treasurer of the Auxiliary Society of the County (or otherwise as the case may be,) at or before each annual meeting, on condition of that Society granting to this, the same privileges which it receives from the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions -The four officers above-named shall form an Ex ecutive Committee, to manage the business of the Society not otherwise appropriated by the articles of this Constitution. Art. 4. The business of the Collectors is, to obtain funds. And, to do this most effectually, they shall, as soon as possible after their election, have a meeting, at which they shall elect a Moderator, and Secretary; and shall agree upon their course of operations for the year. They shall either obtain a list of all persons within the limits of the Society of whom it shall be expedient to solicit, or shall divide the town (parish or district) into a suitable number of territorial districts; and shall then agree upon the individuals to whom, or the districts of territory in which, each Collector shall make solicitation. The assignments thus made shall be recorded by the Secretary of the Collectors. Art. 5. The annual meeting of the Society shall be held on the day of , and shall be opened with prayer. At this meeting, the Report of the Treasurer shall be presented, and shall be audited by a Committee chosen for that purpose; a joint Report of the Executive Committee, and of the Collectors, shall be made through the medium of the Secretary of the Society (a copy of which Report shall be forwarded as soon as convenient to the Secretary of the Auxiliary Society,) the officers and collectors for the ensuing year shall be chosen ; and such other business and services attended to, as shall be deemed expedient. Remarks on the Plan. 1. "It is simple and easily understood. -The ladies act by themselves, and so do the gentlemen. The ladies do not solicit from the gentlemen, nor the gentlemen from the ladies. In every place, there are to be two Primary Societies of the simplest form, whose officers are few in number, have but few duties, and those clearly defined. The object also of the Collectors cannot be mistaken;-it is to obtain funds. "The members of the male Primary Societies within a county, or within contiguous towns, or if it is thought best, in one town, form the Auxiliary. To this, the Primary Societies both of ladies and gentlemen, are subsidiary. The Society is auxiliary to the Board; and is the medium of communication between the Board and the Primary Societies. Thus 30 or 40 Primary Societies may remit their funds to the Parent Institution, through a single channel. || ous towns, or, at any rate, of a single town, to unite in an Auxiliary? 3. The first article in the Constitution for the Primary Societies, is so framed, that the subscription is in every case, for one year only. This is an important part of the system; and has the following recommendations-1. It will tend to create a feeling of responsibility in the Collectors. Unless they act, the Society dies.2. It secures a good store of action, which will conduce, not a little, to the life and perpetuity of the Society.-3. It may fairly be presumed, that the standard of liberality will rise, from year to year, in a place where this system is in operation; in which case, more will generally be received, on the applications of the second year, than of the first.-4. Persons will be likely to subscribe more liberally, where the subscription is for one year only, than where it is for several. The subscription being in all cases but for one year, it will be expected, that the application on the part of the Collectors, should be annually repeated. Supposing, what ought to be supposed, that there is an active, faithful body of Collectors, this will be done. 4. "It is desirable that the several Auxiliaries should ultimately so arrange the times of their anniversaries, that a delegation from the Board, or the Standing Committee, may attend a considerable number of them, during a single tour of a few weeks. This arrangement, however, must be the result of time. 5. "The forming of Primary Societies on the plan suggested, needs in no case be delayed by the fact, that an Auxiliary cannot be immediately formed; for, in all cases, the Primary Societies must have a previous existence. The larger institution is a combination of the smaller ones." CAREY STATION. LETTER FROM MR. M'COY TO THE TREASURER OF FEMALE INDUSTRIOUS SOCIETY OF THE THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH, BOSTON. Carey, (100 miles N. W. of Fort Wayne, Ind.) September 11th, 1824. Dear Madam, AFTER receiving from the "Female Industrious Society of the Third Baptist Church in Boston" so many evidences of their compassion for the children of the、 forest, especially in their generous resolution to support an Indian child at the institution, it afforded us much pleasure to be able to make the selection soon after intelligence of their kindness reach 2. The Plan, with few modifications, will admit of general application. Where is the town, in which a small Society or two, for the support of Missions, would not be desirable? And where would it not be well for the smaller societies of a county, or of half a county, or of contigu-ed this place. About the 13th of June, a Putawatomie || for the attention given her, said she had woman came to our place with a daugh- || latterly thought much more on the subter and son, both of whom she intended ||ject of religion than formerly, and desired to place in our school. On the 15th we that such visits and religious conversaconversed with her on the subject. She tions might be repeated. thought her son too small to be left with us, and that he would give us much trouble. She had come for the express purpose of giving her daughter to us. She said, "The Indians die very fast, so that it seems they will soon all be gone. I have brought my daughter hither in hope that she would learn something good before she die." The child is about nine years of age. At the time she came to us she was wholly unacquainted with the English language. Her Indian name is Agat. Pleased with the circumstances under which she came to us, we selected her as the beneficiary of your society, and, agreeably to your instructions, we gave her the name of Ann Sharp. The reasons for giving her this new name were explained to the mother, with which she appeared much pleased. Permit me, dear Madam, in behalf of this little girl, and of her mother, who At this time we experience more af fliction in our family, than has been the case at any former time since we came to this place, and yet our afflictions are not heavy. One of our brethren, and myself, have had severe attacks of fever; three young men in our employ, and some others, are also sick, though not severely. My health began to decline soon after my return from the Eastward. About the middle of August, I was brought very low. I am now able to ride on horseback. Remember us, and allow me to be, dear madam, most respectfully, wished her daughter to learn "something|| Dear Brother, Michigan Territory, Nov. 20. this mission received no compensation beyond food and raiment, and that we had nothing further in prospect. We have been exposed to suspicions and censures, which we must beg the favour of you to counteract. good before her death," to repeat sincere We have, my dear friend, always dethanks to your Society for their kindness.clared to the world, that missionaries at While your prayers and munificence shall be offered for the relief of this object of your care, we shall feel it our duty to leave nothing undone within the limits of our ability, that may contribute to the realizing of your hopes. You will probably not see her on this side of the grave; but the hope of meeting her in a blessed eternity is, I am sure, a better reward to you than the most grateful acknowledgments of your servants at the Mission. The interest which the Indians take in the Mission, daily increases. Without any late solicitation on our part, they have increased the number of our pupils to sixty. They listen attentively to our counsels on their changing their habits, and to our discourses on the subject of religion. On the 2d inst. Miss Goodridge had quite a pleasant interview with a neighbouring woman whom she visited. One of our female scholars was interpreter. The woman expressed her thanks You will, I hope, perceive the necessity of stating again, what is the fact in relation to this mission, that our veracity may not be doubted. You will please to recollect that the 1st, 2d and 3d articles of our family rules, read as follows: "1st. We agree that our object in becoming missionaries, is to meliorate the condition of the Indians, and not to serve ourselves; therefore, "2d. We agree that our whole time, talents, and labours shall be dedicated to the obtaining of this object, and shall all be bestowed gratis, so that the mission. cannot become indebted to any missionary for his or her services. "3d. We agree that all remittances from the Board of Missions, and all monies, and property accruing to any of us, by salaries from government, by schools, by smith-shops, by donations, or from whatever quarter it may arise, shall be thrown into the common missionary fund, and shall be sacredly applied to the cause of this mission, and that no part of the property held by us at our stations is ours, or belongs to any of us. But with the exception of that intrusted to us by the United States, it belongs to the General Convention which we serve, and is held in trust by us so long as said Society shall continue us in their employ." In my late letters I have informed you of the refreshing season of religion, that the Lord has lately granted us, and that I bad within a few days past baptized four young men (white men) in our employ. There are at this time four other young men, connected with us like the former, who are deeply sorrowful for sin. We hope that some of our Indian pupils and Indian neighbours are seriously seeking the salvation of their souls. The time continues solemn, sweet and awful. Your humble Servant, || us, so that they can be convened at any hour, we deemed it expedient to defer baptizing until to-morrow. Sabbath school services, conversation with the serious, and singing praises to our God, filled up the residue of the day. Immediately after evening prayers, attended our meeting for Indians. I thought the time was a little more impressive and pleasant than usual. Sung an Indian hymn, in which I was joined by several present, so that I perceived there was not, in this service, an entire absence of melody. Noaquett, by whose assistance our hymn had been composed, said afterwards, "I wish we could make it a little longer." The awakening and deep concern spread and increase. O what a blessing, to drink of the stream from the rock in the wilderness! What encouragement te find the stream still rising higher! Monday, Nov. 15.-We repaired to the river and baptized our three candidates, all young men who had come hither for their own temporal advantage, where they have been blest with the pearl of great price-with durable riches and righteous ness. Wednesday, Nov. 17.-Happy in the Extracts from Mr. M'Coy's Journal at enjoyment of our prayer meeting, and in Carey. Lord's-day, Nov. 14, 1824.-After our sermon in English, addressed the Indians present, at the conclusion of which, we sung a hymn composed this morning in the Putawatomie language. I first read it, and inquired if they understood it; being answered in the affirmative, I parcelled the lines as we sung, and was assisted in singing by a Frenchman, and some of our pupils. This was the first attempt we had made to sing in their language. And if in consequence of the rare effect of this novel connexion of Putawatomie words, and English psalm tunes, a degree of risibility had been excited, it would not have been astonishing, nor would a smile, even on a sober face, have been reprehensible. In these respects, however, I fared better than I had expected. The day being uncommonly rainy, and all our congregation residing close about || finding, on inquiry, that the concern of the penitent does not abate. Friday, Nov. 19.-Did not omit our meeting for the youths. Lord's-day, Nov. 21.-Were allowed the satisfaction of attending the celebration of the Lord's Supper. The time solemn and delightful. Owing to indisposition of our interpreter, our Indian meeting in usual form was omitted. Near night, Mussequage, Shekah, his wife, two of their sons, and an old man came to our house. Shekah said she knew it was prayer day, and they had come to meeting. After evening prayer, we brought them to our fire side, and spent some time in religious conversation with them. Monday, Nov. 22.-Our blacksmith from Kekellemazoo has been to the white settlements, to prepare for spending the winter at his lonely station among the Ottawas, and it has become necessary for one of us to go to Kekellemazoo and Grand River. Brother Polke is absent, and on account of many weighty considerations, particularly because of the gene- || ral religious concern in our family, I could not leave home without great re Branch Bible Societies. Nineteen auxiliary and branch Bible Societies have been formed in the two States, and active and systematic measures have been adopted to supply the destitute with the word of God, and in luctance. In this exigency, brother Ly-duce the careless and ignorant to obtain and read the Holy Bible. Sabbath School Societies. As a part of the labours I have been enabled to render your Society, I would mention five Sabbath School Societies, organized in as many counties in the kins had kindly offered to make the tour himself, and we were making arrangements for his departure to-morrow, when Gosa, an Indian friend of ours at Kekellemazoo, arrived late in the evening with such intelligence as has induced a belief, that it is my duty to go thither immedi-State of Illinois, each of which is managed ately myself. by a Committee or Board which have The people on Grand River have long several schools in successful operation, been looking for me, and have felt themselves disappointed in not seeing me among them last summer. A messenger from that place had come in to Kekelle-menced in both States, without any ormazoo, and prevailed on Gosa to come ganized Society. hither and inquire the cause of my delay. Gosa has brought us an Ottawa girl about 7 years of age. Our feelings will not allow us to send her away; she is, therefore, enrolled as our sixty-seventh Indian scholar. and from which some important spiritual benefits have been derived. Besides these, a number of schools have com Indeed, through the good providence and grace of God, the incipient measures heretofore commenced in the field of my labours in former years, have put on a systematic shape, so that I begin to look forward to the period when a complete Tuesday, Nov. 23.-Am making pre-system of Bible Societies, Sabbath Schools, parations to set out on my journey to Grand River, tomorrow. The distance is about 120 miles, a north eastwardly direction. The whole route will be in the wilderness. ISAAC M'COY. BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS. EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. J. M. Rock-Spring, St. Clair County, Illinois, Rev. and dear Brother, and itinerant preaching, will be organized in these "goings down of the sun." Missionary Labours. From the Minutes of the Missouri Baptist Association, a copy of which is herewith forwarded, you will perceive the plan, to which I adverted in some former letters, has succeeded beyond my expectations, and that about eight months missionary service has been performed by others, which may be considered at least the indirect result of your mission. I am deeply impressed with the idea that every mission, whether foreign or domestic, should be pursued upon the principle of making every part of the world christianize itself. On this principle it has been my object to call into action and improve all the gifts and talents around me, some in the Bible cause, some in Sabbath School instruction, and others as itinerant preachers. SINCE my last official communication dated April 7th, I have been engaged but a part of my time in the service of your society. The remainder has been in the employ of the American Bible Society as their agent. During that portion of my time, I have enjoyed many opportunities of preaching to the destitute. I have Not the least interesting field of evantravelled over twenty counties in this gelical labour here, is amongst the blacks, State, and eighteen counties in Missouri. || especially the slaves of Missouri, and Coloured People. |