Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1814-06-04
le Commonwealth, near the BeIl-Tayern,

marked out by piety and virtue. And although
In this glorious work, we now stand alone n.
mong the colleges in our land, yet We hope
soon to hail societies in sister institutions. The
held Is large enough for us all and may we not
hope that the opinion and example Of young
men pursuing regular course of study so ex-
pressed, would have happy influence on the
youth of our country at large
but more important consideration than
mas yet been mentioned, is the perishing need in
which many OF our countrymen stand of this
pearl OF great price and the great success and
happy effect ofthose Bible Societies which have
been established. Many families, where the
word of life had never before been known, have
been furnished by these societies; and many
hearts have been made glad amidst the oppres.
sion OF poverty and disease. The faithful la
bours OF those that have gone before us, have
been crowned with great success; and in re-
turn for ,bcir Bibles, they have recei sd the
blessings ofmany ready to perish. Animated
by such examples and such hopes, we go for.
ward in our undertaking."
The managers have the pleasure OF inform.
ing the Society, that the sixth edition of their
stereotype Bible is,now put to press. In the
nrst edition, l,25O copies were printed, (250 of
which were on liner paper and for sale, and $50
New Testaments. In the second edition $500
copies. In the third, 1850 copies, $50 Of which
were for sale, on finer paper. In the fourth e.
dition were printed, z, 500 of the whs'e scrip
lures, and 1000 of the New Testament only
The fifth edition consisted of 9, 500 Bibles; and
the sixth is to embrace 1926 Bibles and 1,50O
New festaments. When, therefore, this last e.
dItlon Shall have been struck off from the
stereotype press there will have issued $3.50
New Testaments and IA, I25 Bibles An in.
crease OF the experience and facility of the
printer in working the plates, has enabled the
m m Gar o~fT. N l. en-
Iestaments at % But for the advanced price
OF the leather required for binding, they would
De able to place them at rates still lower For
the detail OF the quantities supplied the sister
societies, tue managers beg leave to refer the
society to the report of the treasurer.
II has long been subject of deep regret,
mat the resources OF the Society, in a pecunia-
~ view, have been no more enlarged. a short
time before the last annual meeting. the mana.
gers resolved on giving greater publicity to
such meetings that the ladies and gentlemen
OF the city should be invited to attend; and that
when the Report had been read by the presi-
dent, after the manner of the Parent Society. a
lew addresses should be delivered by some of
the members, and public collection be made
me managers are happy to state that their exc
pectations were not frustrated. One hundred
and thirty two dollars were cheerfully thrown
INTO their treasury, and the list of subscribers
aio donors considerably increased course
iike TINS 1t is their wish annually to puf.us and
they indulge the hope that the liberality of thu
Christian public will increase with the age and
utility oil the adjustment
Severairecommendation presented by com
mittee recently appointed TO devise some efici-
."i hie;'ns Tor increasing the Society's funds,
lhe managers have With pleasure adopted.
An address has been circulated through the
public prints, soliciting the attention of the
pubic TO the institution The rich have been
requested to make the Society subject of their
oequcsts. The rise of Bible Societies in col.
ieges has been recommended, together with
contributions among the youths in public semi
naries. Jurors and arbitrators, in favor of the
Society, have been reminded of the desireable.
ness OF their relinduisling their fees.
While the committe last referred to, were en-.
deavouring to fulfil the duty with which they
were charged, 1t was impressed deeply upon
their minds, that, could Bible Society be es-
tabilshed that should enjoy the patronage and
share the e1ertions of ladies', who, in addition
to high reverence for religion, were blessed
with pecuniary ease or opulence, much might be
effected Convinced, that if such measure
were ever rendered efficient, it must be oririna
ted with one or more ladies whose piotis zeal
would collect others around the common ban
ner OF truth, they addressed letter to respec
table lady OF this city, on the subject 1t was
soon found that the hearts of many were alive
TO this species of benehcence, and happy in an
opportunity of evinciDg their attachment to the
grand chatter of human salvation, and their
lively desires to become useful to the children
OF ignorance and poverty. The managers hay
ing heard of the excellent intention, not only
rendered the Bibles and Testaments already
stated, but requested their president to present
an address to the ladies preparing to associate,
expressive Of high satisfaction with their unD
dertaking, and jealous wishes for their pros
periiy. In about two weeks FIVE hundred sub
scribers were obtained, A constitution has
been adopted, and the society mas been fully or.
ganzed 1t is daily increasing, and promises
extensive usefulness.
The following is an extract from their minutes
of the 9th of April last:
"The managers, taking into consideration
the very favourable state of the funds OF this So
ciety, and entertaining high sense OF the use
fulness OF the parent Institution established in
this city, resolve, that the sum of six hundred
dollars be presented as donation to the Bible
Society OF Philadelphia from whom they will
be willing to accept of five hundred Bibles for
gratutous distribution"
For their generous present, the thanks Of the
Society have been returned.
Their purchases and distributions of the
Scripture have already transcribed expecta-
ton.
Soft airs, and gentle heavings Of the wave,
Impel the feet whose errsnd 10 to save.
Let nothing adverse, nothing unforeseen,
Impede the bark that pIoughs the deep "a
Charged with freight transcendpg in
The gems of India, Natures rsrest biI
IL is ferventiv hooed that similar ;os