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London, England, 1821-10-10 00:00:00

FEMALE AUXILIARY BIBLE SOCIETY.

Yesterday a Meeting was held at the City of Lon-
don Tavern, for the purpose of forming a Female
Branch Bible Society, and Ten Female Associations,
in connection with the City of London Auxiliary
Bible Society. At an early hour, a numerous as-
semblage of beautiful and elegant females had col-
lected, and at twelve o'clock, the Great Room was
completely filled. Among the company seated on
the platform, two Indian Chiefs of the Mohawk tribes
in Upper Canada, were objects .of general attention.
One of them, a young man of remarkably handsome
features and commanding appearance, was dressed
in the full military costume of his country ; his com-
panion, who was also an Officer of the highest rank,
was dressed as an European, and was only distin-
guishable from the Gentlemen who surrounded him,
by the deep copper tinge which characterises the
complexions of the North American tribes.
Mr. BEVAN having been voted to the Chair, pro-
ceeded to explain the object of the Meeting. He
said, Bible Societies, since their institution, had pros-
pered beyond all expectation—the reason wit's, they
were the work of GOD. But though the success had
been great, it was found the basis, though broad in
the commencement, was capable of being extended,
and the object of those by whom they are supported,
now is to extend the knowledge of the Scriptures to
the whole world. For this purpose much remains to
be done, as it is calculated that there are still
600,000,000 of our fellow-creatures on the globe,
Iwho have not yet received the knowledge of the
Word of Life, and to attain it all classes and de-
grees of Christians shauld unite. And how much
may be done by those who may, comparatively, be
called the poor, 'can in some degree be judged by
considering that five persons, at a penny a week will
equal the rich man's guinea a-year. 'And certainly
no more effectual means could be taken to extend
both the contributions in suppor t of the Society, and
the reading of the Scriptures, than the formation of
the Society, which it was the purpose of the Meeting
to institute.

The Rev. Mr. J. Owes said, it was rather novel to
call on females to undertake th 4 duty alone. Some
might possibly suppot-e, that the delicacy of the fe-
male character might be injured; that the molest re-
tirement which 'increased their loveliness might be
endangered, or that their attention to domestic duties
might be interrupted ; but the experiment has been
lately tried, and none of these consequences have ful-

lowed. • Indeed if they were likely to follow the pro-
posal would mot be made by lathers, husbands, bro-
thers, .and masters. But females • ill find, that, in
perfect consistency Leith their other 'avocations, they
can devote a portion of -their time to the service of
Gun, by promoting the knowledge of his Word. In
Livet pool, Manchester, and other places, females
have lent their active assistance to the Bible Societies
established at those places, and the hest effects have
been the result. The City of London Auxiliary So-
ciety has a high character; hut moreirom the great-
ness of the City, than the extent of its operations ; but
from this day it will rise to the majesty to which it
is entitled ; and while our Monarch is receiving the
homage of nations long hostile, our little S‘ciety will
become a glory amongnations. He concluded with
moving, That a Ladies' Branch Bible Society be
formed to act in conjunction with the City of Lon-
don Auxiliary Bible Society." •
Mr. Fa ESH NI A N seconded the Resolution. Since tht
formation of the Ladies' Bible Society in Liverpool,
371 Distsici Ateietiet had been formed, 15,000 copies
of the Scriptures had been distributed, and £5OOO
had been collected. Ladies' Societies were unifoi mly
successful—there was no insta ce of failure.
The Rey. J. HUG;IES said, he should lament, if,
while ether towns wsre enjoying the blessings of Fe:.
male Wile Societies, London was not to enjoy the
same advantage. The Rev. Gentleman pis isosed
that her Royal -Highness the Duchess of Kent be 'the
President. He said, a letter would be lead from her
Royal Highness, declaring her acquiescence. His
Royal Highness the Duke of Kent had been the zea-
lous Patron of Bible Societiei. It was the determi-
nation of the British and Foreism Bible Society, as
far as PROVIDENCE shall give means, to supply every
individual in the world with die Scriptures. Much
had been done by the London Auxiliary Society-
-25,000 copies of the Set iptures had been .'istributed,
but mote would be done by the LaSic,' SAcietY, to
he this day formed, in a year or two, than in all the •
time that is past. In Manchester £llOO had been
obtained by the Ladies Society in a year ; and in
Plymouth, Dock, and Stonehouse, £10&X) in the same
time. At a Meeting in Lancashire, last year, a Gen-
tlsrean said, that in Liverpool the Ladle, were the
head and feet of the cause; bat anoti.er s ell re-
marked, they were in truth the life and soul of it.
At the same Meeting it was stated, there were 1500
persons in the neighbourhood without the Scriptures;
and even in London, it was found that many hun-
dred families were in the same state. Wealth could
not be better employed than in oisseminating the
knowledge of divine truth.
A letter was read from the Duchess of KENT, stating
her willingness to be the President of the Society; and
one from Miss VA NS:TTA /IT, expressing her readiness
to be one of the Vice-Presidents, and inclosiog a do-
nation of ten guineas.
Kr. LUKE rIOWA RD, a Member of the Society of
Friends, in seconding one of the Resolutions, said, the
Scriptures told us, that the male and female were one
itiJESUS CHRIST, and we might be allowed, thet efore,
to infer that they were one in all Christian graces,
and in all good works. 'This consequence flowed as
naturally as the stream from the source; and if the
male and the female wete one. it was clear, that with-
out female co-operation the great work of charity-
would only be done by halves.
The Rev. Mr. CLAYTON said he rose to execute a
very pleasing task, which was, to bring to the notice
of the Meeting the two illnstt ions strangers who had
that day honoured them with their presence. Their
'rank was that of Chiefs of the Mohawk tribes among
the North Amelican Italians ; and their re,idence was
in Canada, not far from the celebrated falls of the
Niagara. Their object in coming to this country was
to settle with our Government some claims on the
British settlers connected with their own interests.—
The Meeting would be more especially delighted to
learn that these distinguished strangers were 1 lends
to the cause of religiorr and humanity, and friends to
the British and Foreign-BibW Society. One of them
had been a correspoodent of the Society. He now
stood before them in the regimentals and costume of
his native country; his name was llsande, and lie was
a son of the Braude who was associated in many use-
ful labours with the celebrated Captain Norton. The
name of the other was Kerr, and they each held the
military rank of Colonel. The former individual was
ready to address the Assembly, and to state his owa•
views and wishes respecting the present Institution.
The Indian Colonel BRANDI: immediately rose,
bowed in a 'graceful manner to the assembly, and
spoke the following words with a correct English
accent:-4 It is with great pleasure that I rise to ex-
press the satisfaction I feel in being present at one of
your meetings for promoting the diss.emination of
the Scriptures, without note or comment, through all
parts of the world. The happy effects of your in-
stitutions have been felt even in nor remote part of
the world, and I shall be rejoiced at the opportunity
of telling my poor countrymen that I have been pre.
sent at a meeting in the great metropolis of England,
where one of these Societies was first promoted. I
hope, ere long, to witness the happy effects of this
Female Branch Society ; and I sincerely hope the
meek and lowly Jesus will continue to aid you in
all your exertiuns.”—This short speech was .received
with much applause.
The Resolutions for the formation of the Society,
and appointment of Officers, were all carried unani-
mously ; after which Tha..lss were voted to the Chair-
! man, and the Meeting adjourned. •

We perceive in the 11.iihlicloes Papers, that the
reception of Sir HENRY WARD in that Colony was
most flattering and friendly. Sir 111MRY arrived
la e in July, Aith his 'family and suite, all well.—
lie soon alter convened the Legislate; e; and his Ad-
dress to them appears to .have teen mrst favourably
received, as the House of As..embli immediately
pesented his Excellency with a Bill of Se.tlemant
for 13,000 annually, as long a, he a2ministcted the
Government.

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COLONIAL TRADE.
. -.}IAUFAX JULY frt.
Prom the year 1794 to the present period, almost
every attempt made by the American Government to
check and to injure the trade of the British North
American Provinces, has not only failed to effect the
purpose intended, but in the event has proved seri-
ously injurious to their own commerce and revenue.
Such is the nature of the Act now in force, by which
.their vessels bringing flour, grain, &c. under the Bri-
.tiskZetPort Regulations, are frequently compelled
• to in ballast, instead of taking back valuable
cargoes, which our own vessels are now employed in
carrying to the Canadian market. No less than four
brigs and two large schooners hate been cleared at
our Custom-house for Quebec, within the last fort-
; and allowing this course of trade to pay but
little more than the amount of freight and commis-,
along, still, as the returns may be expected to super-
sede the remittance of large sums in specie to the
United States, the advantage to be derived from it
is great and obvious. Such, indeed, of the West India
produce thus shipped, being taken up the St. Law-
rence by means of the present extensive inland navi-
gation, will doubtless find its way into the American
States, and ultimately meet with a better market than
had it been sent in Amerian vessels from hence to
New York, Ecc.

THE EVENING sTA R.

LONDON.

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1821.
THE FUNDS.
STOCK EXCHANGE.

At one o'clock Consols for the present Account
'ere 77%—fur the next Account 773/4 14. The
Market is still, and it is the general opinion here that
there will be a great rise. The Dividends, between
six and seven millions, are to be paid on Friday and
Saturday next, which, added to the present plenti-
fulness of money, will enable the Bak to take Stock
with facility on the settling day, which it on Tuesday
next.--Current nice: :

3 per Cent. Consols 77% %
5 per Cent.llol/4 LA—lmp. 9 per Ct. Ann. 7714
India Stock 236—India Bonds 68s. pr.
Exch. Bills Is. 2s. pr.—Do. Small 25.65. pr.
Cons. for Account 77% %.

The Paris Papers of Sunday arrived this forenoon.
The oily intelligence of interest with which they
supply us, is contained in the following extracts re.
14tive to the progress of the epidemy in Spain :

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PARIS, OCTOBER S.
The Journal de Tolltoast publishes the following
extract of a letter from Barcelona, of September 22 :
“ The malady still continues its ravages in our city; we had
L• st night an abundant rain, which was for a little time refresh-
ing, and must have produced a good eat*. Lit vs wait with
resignation the end and result of this terrible malady."
According to other letters of the same date, re-
ceived at Perpignan, the cordon of troops which was
at the extremity of the plain, had advanced almost
to the gates of Barcelona. This measure served the
double object of preventing individuals, so inclined,
from leaving it, and awing the evil-disposed from
attempting depredations. A pillage is no longer to
be feared ; a regiment and the National Guard does
the service of the interior.
Letters from the frontiers of Spain, dated 29th
September, sate, that the inhabitants of Barcelonetta
had attempted to force the barrier which separates
them from the town. It was necessary, in order to
repulse, to fire upon them ; several lost their lives on
the spot. A ship from Tortosa, with a cargo of oil,
has been refused admittance at Mataro, but was re-
ceived with some difficulty at Arem del Mar, where
it unshipped its cargo.
PUBLIC HEALTH.
PERPIGNAN, SEPTEMBER 16.

Accounts received flout Catalonia 4 At Courier of
this day, relative to the malady of Barcelona, from
22d to 26th September :
House of the Vice-Queen I Deaths Cured New Cases TotaL
of Peru $ 0 12 o •
rareeinnetta - • 146 10 207 OS
Mirka' of earn 1 44 IS 70 • el
Soniaary oealoautta
Damian - - - 49 22 143 132
The last Courier from Catalonia has not brought
anything alarming as to the sanatory state of the
places between Barcelona and our frontier. The sa-
natory cordon formed on our mountains exercises an
active surveillance. A smuggler tried to force the
line; he was brought down by a ball, near St. Lau-
rent de Cerdans; his clothes and the goods he car-
ried with him svere burnt upon the:spot. This ex-
ample is deplorable, but it is unfortunately become
necessary. Every precaution is taken, and the mea-
sures aro so well executed, that it is almost impossible
that the contagion should penetrate within our line.
A letter from Aix, of the 28th of September, says,
that some Spaniards wishing to penetrate into France
by the valley of Andorre, the inhabitants rose ex maw,
and opposed a vigorous resistance. The Prefect of
Arriege has, at their request, taken dispositions to
send some troops to that point, in order to reinforce
the cordon. An inhabitant who was absent from
(tad-eet
Aix, and w nrned into France by way of
the mull has beenlrrestALsiand conducted to
the Laza to established at the Hospitalet.
Six ps, having on board a great number of
French n, who -had embarked at Barcelona for
Marseill did not wish to perform quarantine at Po-
mega., i ause at the time they arrived There the
yellow fever was in the Lazaretto. These ships, how-
ever, requested leave to disembark at Collioure, but
the Authorities would not grant it; permitting them,
however, to do quarantine at a little distance from
that place.--French rive per Cents. Saturday, 891.