not need such aid, nor such defenders." My duty is to tell you how Zion bleeds, and what a famine of hearing the words of the Lord rages throughout the greater portion of the habitable world, and leave you to decide whether you will help to bind up these wounds, and supply the destitute with the bread of life. Pray over this subject. Remember your covenant vows. Say in sincerity, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? and I doubt not, that the language of many of you will be: "I cannot rest....................the vows Of God are on me, and I may not stop To play with shadows, or pluck earthly flowers, LIST OF STUDENTS AT COLLEGES AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE ACADEMICAL YEAR 1838-9. [The Institutions are arranged according to their seniority, and the presiding officer of each is named. In colleges, those students only are mentioned who are in a course of study for the degree of bachelor of arts. The List is as full as we could make it from Annual Catalogues, or authentic accounts which we have been able to obtain.] Colleges. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, N. H. Rev. Nathan Lord, D. D., President. Founded, 1769.Seniors, 61; Juniors, 56; Sophomores, 83; Freshmen, 101. Total, 301. RUTGERS COLLEGE, N. J. Rev. Phillip Milledoler, D. D., President. Founded, 1770. In the Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshmen classes, 76. DICKINSON COLLEGE, Pa. Rev. John P. Durbiu, M. A., President. Founded, 1783.— Seniors. 18 Juniors, 22; Sophomores, 32; Freshmen, 22. Total. 94. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT. Rev. John Wheeler, D. D.. President. Founded, 1791Seniors. 34; Junio s, 25; Sophomores, 20; Freshmen, 23. Total, 102. WILLIAMS COLLEGE, Ms. Rev. Mark Hopkins, M. D. D. D, President. Founded, 1793.-Seniors, 37; Juniors, 31; Sophomores, 38; Freshmen, 29. Total, 135. The practice of the English Universities, Oxford, Cambridge, and London, in the use of the abbreviations for the different degrees conferred, is adopted in the American Quarterly Register. By these Universities, the abbreviations in Latin used for titles or the degrees conferred, are A. B. artium baccalaureus; A. M. antium magister: M. B. medicinæ baccalaureus; M. D. medicinæ doctor; S. T. B. sacræ theologiae baccalaureus; S. T. D. sacræ theologiæ doctor; LL. B. legum baccalaureus; LL. D. legum doctor. The abbreviations in English used by these Universities are, B. A. bachelor of arts; M. A. master of arts; M. B., sometimes B. M., bachelor of medicine; M. D., sometimes D. M., doctor of medicine; B. D. bachelor of divinity; D D. doctor of divinity; B. C. L. bachelor of civil law; D. C. L. doctor of civil law; LL. B. bachelor of laws; and LL. D. doctor of laws. All the abbreviations are anglicised except LL. B. and LL. D. Would it not be advisable for the sake of uniformity, to anglicise these, and make them B. LL. and D. LL? la the Annual Catalogues of these Universities, where the names of the individuals mentioned are always in English, the titles are in the English form; but in the Triennial Catalogues, where the names of the individuals mentioned are always in Latin, the titles are uniformly in the Latin form. 334 STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES. Rev. William-Seniors, 57; Juniors, 48; Sophomores, 47: MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, Vt. Rev. Joshua JEFFERSON COLLEGE, Pa. Rev. Matthew WASHINGTON COLLEGE, Pa. Rev. David M'Conaughy, D. D., President. Founded, 1806. -Seniors, 11; Juniors, 23; Sophomores, 12; Freshmen, 10. Total, 56. HAMILTON COLLEGE, N. Y. Rev. Joseph Penny, D D., President. Founded, 1812.Seniors, 19; Juniors, 21; Sophomores, 19; Freshmen, 23. Total, 82. WATERVILLE COLLEGE, Me. Rev. Robert E. Pattison, D. D., President. Founded, 1820. -Seniors, 19; Juniors, 16; Sophomores, 16; Freshmen, 22. Total, 73. AMHERST COLLEGE, Ms. Humphrey, D. D., President. Rev. Heman Rev. Silas MIAMI UNIVERSITY, O. Rev. Robert H. WESTERN RESERVE COLLEGE, O. Rev. WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Ct. Rev. Wilbur MARION COLLEGE, Mo. Rev. William S. LAFAYETTE COLLEGE, Pa. Rev. George Rev. F. A. Theological Seminaries. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Andover, Ms. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Princeton, N. J. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Bangor, Me. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, (Episcopal,) New THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Auburn, N. Y. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, New Haven. Ct. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Cambridge, Ms. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Newton, Ms. Founded, 1825.-Senior class, 10; Middle class, 13; Junior class, 11. Total, 34. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Mercersburg, Pa. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Gettysburg, Pa. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Allegheny, Pa. Ct. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, East Windsor, Rev. Bennet Tyler, D. D., President. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Gilmanton, N. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Hudson, O.- 1839.] BOSTON AUXILIARY.-PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION SOCIETY. BOSTON AUXILIARY. 335 most impressive and instructive as a religious teacher. Others, starting from their secular occupations late in youth or towards manhood, may make a powerful impression EXTRACT from the last Annual Report of the Boston Auxiliary Education Society. prepared by the Secretary, the Rev. Ne-as eloquent and effective preachers, but they hemiah Adams. genius. He who on account of the occasional success of such men is led lightly to estimate long continued and severe intellectual discipline, might with equal reason become a poacher, like Shakspeare, in order to be like him, a dramatic poet; or a travelling tinker, like Bunyan, to fit himself to write a Pilgrim's Progress. may also do lasting injury by their failure in methodical, systematic, well-proportioned The chief dependence of the church for presentation of truth. Providence raises a learned ministry must ever be placed upon up such men for important purposes; but those who have had the foundation of their it was not intended that the Christian mineminence early laid in the rudiments of use-istry should consist mostly of men of erratic ful learning and in the discipline of study. It is not however to be forgotten, that some of the most able and efficient preachers have been called into the ministry late in life, and with but little preparation. Yet while Providence employs minds of various character, to affect other minds, there is a general rule in the adaptation of means to the purposes of the world's redemption. The artist dwells from early youth amongst the forms and images of nature; and he who would do most for the cause of human instruction and cultivation, must, in general, be sanctified to this work from his youth. PHILADELPHIA EDUCATION SOCIETY. EXTRACTS from the last Report of the and proceeding on the principles of the The importance of a pious ministry can never be exaggerated, but human society cannot be advanced by piety without knowledge. It is an interesting matter for consideration, how far the beloved discipletion, (the American Education Society,) may have gained his place in his Master's affections by the qualities of his mind as well as of his heart. It is not to be supposed that an ignorant though pious ranter commends himself to infinite wisdom, or will receive substantial proofs of divine blessing, equally with one whose moral qualities and actions, and whose intellectual efforts are conformed to the principles of truth. As to the comparative influence of an uneducated, and of a learned ministry, there can be no question except with those who are not qualified to judge, or who think that a learned and a pedantic ministry are synonymous terms. The silver bow of Apollo gave a musical sound when a shaft flew from the string; the shaft might not have been thereby more sure, but they who heard it, knew that it was the bow of a god, and that the hand of a god was on the string. So, with all the efforts of a truly learned and able man, there goes a secret, impressive effect, that brings the truth home through more than a single avenue of the soul. It is striking to see a truly great and learned man instruct and move the most common minds in public address, and for the reason that the simple, fundamental principles of truth with which a truly learned man alone is conversant, are common to the consciousness and perception Successes. In consequence of prospects of every intelligent being. It is not his favorable to our cause in the more southern learning itself, that gives this man his portions of the field, an arrangement was power, but the habit to which the acquisi-made early in the year, by which the coltion of his learning has trained him, of lections in New Jersey should be paid seeking for the roots and principles of things. He that begins this work in early life, will of course, as a general thing, be Embarrassments. The past has been to this Society a year of embarrassment. The deranged state of commercial affairs, has rendered it much more difficult than usual to obtain funds. Many who have hitherto contributed in large sums, have, by mercantile reverses, been rendered wholly unable to render any assistance; and others have been obliged to give in much smaller sums than in past years. The unsettled state of the churches in some sections of the country, particularly in the States embraced by the Philadelphia Education Society, has probably had some influence unfavorable to our cause. Yet in the midst of all these, the Society has been enabled to hold on its way, redeem all its pledges, meet all its engagements, and aid a greater number of young men than during any previous year. We may speak therefore of directly into the treasury at New York. The amount secured to the Society in the States south of New Jersey, including a The amount expended by the Society is $68,861. The amount of earnings by the young men for the year, $37,844. New applicants, 203. Sum refunded, $4,467. Resolved, While the history and the recorded results of Education Society efforts show the importance of continuing their efforts, a view of the present state of our country and the world, shows the necessity for prosecuting them on a far more extended and liberal scale. Resolution by Rev. S. Holmes, of Massa chusetts: Resolved, That the wants of the West and of the world, call for the best of men, in the greatest numbers, and in the least time, to meet the exigencies of the times and save then who are ready to perish. The above resolutions were supported by able and interesting addresses. EXTRACTS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT. In presenting their Fourth Annual Report, the Directors of the Western Education Society It is our lot to live in a convulsive age. have reason to adopt, with grateful acknowl Everywhere and in every department of edgements, the language of the prophet-“ HithThe clouds by life, mind is bursting from its bondage. The erto hath the Lord helped us.' old order of things is breaking up, and the which the commercial horizon of this great val strong throes by which the order of society !ey was overcast, at our last anniversary, have is convulsed, clearly indicate that events of in some places, as month after month passed away, gathered deeper darkness. Some porvast import are at hand. God is evidently tions of the West have groaned under pecuniary preparing the way-equipping, training and embarrassment, and men's hearts have failed marshalling his church for the final conquest them through fear: yet we have been in some of the world. Among the instrumentalities good measure sustained by the prayers and conwhich God has chosen to employ, this So-tributions of the church. Every year assures us ciety holds a prominent place. It is ours to go to the young Elishas, who are yet at the plough, and cast over them the prophetic mantle; to call the young Davids from the "sheep cotes," the young Matthews from the receipt of custom, and the young There are recollections of the past, which thaniels who are yet under the fig tree; make the heart sad, and there are other recoland from the consecrated talent and youth-lections which fill it with joyful hope. Never ful piety of the church, train and martial for the field, the sacramental host by whom the grand victory is to be achieved. The Great Captain of our salvation is our leader, his word is our commission, his Spirit is our guide. Duty is obvious, success is certain. WESTERN EDUCATION SOCIETY. Na THE fourth anniversary of this Society, was held in Cincinnati, Oct. 18, 1838. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. John Rankin. The Secretary's Report was read by Rev. L. G. Bingham. Resolution by Rev. O. P. Hoyt: Resolved, That the Report of the Board, just read, be accepted; and be printed and distributed under their direction. Resolution by Rev. J. H. Linsley, D. D., President of Marietta College: that the Education cause is gaining a deeper interest in the hearts of the followers of Christ; else in these days of darkness and rebuke, of division and strife, our resources would have been cut off, and our streams dried up at the fountain. have the Directors felt more assured than now, of the confidence of the Christian public-never have we found more abundant evidence, than during the last year, that many and large portions of our Western Zion are disposed to seek the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom, by sustaining with undiminished energy the great benevolent enterprises in which she is engaged. When the Lord shall bring again Zion, he will appear in his glory. No Christian can doubt, who is skillful to discern the sigus of the times, that He, who hath on his vesture a name written-King of kings, and Lord of lords-is on his way to build up Zion. Among the means which he has established, in these last days, for this end, the education of pious, indigent young men for the holy ministry, stands among those which are regarded as preeminent. In view of what this cause has done, is doing, and is destined to accomplish, we approach this joyful anniversary with gratitude and faith. Education Society, have about eighty-five beneBeneficiaries under Patronage.--The Western ficiaries under their patronage, pursuing their studies in sixteen different institutions of learning in the great valley. Of the whole number aided during the last year, only twelve have been new applicants-The smallness of this number we deeply deplore; and it is probably to be attributed to two principal causes: the pressure of the times, and the want of real devotedness to the cause of Christ. We trust that the Spirit of God will guide the hearts of our young men to inquiry and duty in regard to the responsibilities which rest upon them. This Society is endeavoring to do something to promote a sense of responsibility. We are laboring to bring into the field of Christian labor and effort, the best talents of the church; talents which, otherwise, would of necessity remain obscure and inefficient for want of that intellectual and moral culture, which would place them in a position most favorable for usefulness. The church of Christ has no resources which she can afford to have remain unoccupied--she has no talent to bury in the earth-no light to be hid--but all her energies are to be brought out and exercised. To aid in so doing, is among the leading objects of this Society. Amount of Earnings.-During the last year, our beneficiaries have aided themselves by their earnings, to the amount of $3,410 64, a noble proof of the industry, and nerve, and perseverance of our young men, and a good omen for the future. Some have been able to pursue their studies for a good portion of the year, by such resources as they have been able to command, and on that account have not applied to us for aid. It is a fundamental principle of this Society to help only those who are disposed to help themselves. Discontinuance of Patronage.-By vote of the Board of Directors, one has been discontinued from patronage, and stricken from our list of beneficiaries, for having entered the marriage relation, contrary to the rules of the Society. This has been the only instance of gross violation of our rules, which has come to our knowledge during the past year. pastors should be engaged in seeking out young men of the suitable qualifications and influencing them aright in regard to their duty. And we still more need that pastors and churches should feel the claims of the education cause, and should come forward promptly, without the intervention of agents, to our assistance. This kind of assistance we must have or we never can abound in prosperity as we ought. We do hope that during the ensuing year all who approve of our objects and organization will bear us on their hearts and act efficiently in our behalf. Our Saviour has directed us when we see the harvest plenteous and laborers few, to pray the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth the laborers into his harvest. Is it then too much to hope that the church will do more for the education cause than she has ever done, and thus do more to save the harvest from perishing? Conclusion.--The work in which we are engaged is promoting through this mode of effort the salvation of a perishing world. Time flies. Eternity is near. Every returning anniversary reminds us that our time is short. What we do, we must do quickly. Before we shall see another anniversary, even should we be spared, millions of souls who have never heard of a Saviour, will be called to the bar of God. When the cry for ministers comes up on every gale that passes over us from our own and from heathen lands, shall Christians slumber? When the call from the perishing is--give us to know the way of eternal life, shall the church have no ear to hear? When the Macedonian cry--wailing bitter Macedonian cry is echoed along our rivers and carried over the wide waste of waters, shall there be none to say-Here, Lord, am I; send me? Who will not give, and pray, and labor, that the perishing may be saved. What songs of joy, heavenly and eternal, are waked up on high over one sinner that repenteth! Who does not desire that his life and labors may add to this everPrinciples of Action.-These remain un-lasting joy? Soon we shall be called away. changed. This Society seeks to pursue its purposes and accomplish its objects according to principles, which have borne the test of experience, and have been universally approved by the Christian public. The system of aid by parental loans is approved and preferred by beneficiaries themselves, and the effect of the system is to cultivate an efficient and independent character, and bring into the ministry workmen that need not to be ashamed. Money Refunded.-A portion of the money acknowledged to have been received during the year has been refunded by former beneficiaries, amounting to $285 60. This is proof that there is a disposition to return again to the Treasury of the Lord, as far as he gives ability, what has been so sacredly bestowed to multiply the number of those, who publish the gospel of peace. We believe there is with our beneficiaries a high regard to the injunction of our Saviour, as you would that men should do unto you, so do ye even unto them, for this is the law and the prophets.' Voluntary Aid.-Standing as we do upon the threshold of another year of effort, we cannot look forward but with great solicitude, and inquire, how are we to be sustained in our enlarged plans and operations? We need that He who has furnished us our spiritual armor, and sent us to the battle-field, will give the signal for our retreat. Now there may be strife. But then there will be victory. Now there may be tears. But then there will be shouting. Now there may be darkness, but then there will be one cloudless, eternal day. For this day let us wait and labor, doing with our might what our hands find to do. For he that winneth souls is wise, and they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever. The officers of the Society for the ensuing year are, Hon. Jeremiah Sullivan, Madison, Ind., President; Rev. Luther G. Bingham of Cincinnati, Secretary and General Agent; and Augustus Moore, Esq. of Cincinnati, Treasurer. WE regret that we have not room in this number to notice the Anniversaries of other Auxiliaries. |