Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-04-14

most gratifying TO see young men. laying
restraints on ,onthful indulsenccs, aud
practising -ol,.deniai, Tor the purpose OF
seni!u. 1be treasures OF heavenly wisdom
10 The destitute and hcnighicd, instead of
eNprnding The pccuniary allowances oi
indulg"ni parents in qualifications which
cuerate the understanding, and foster
the bad passions of the heart. In pro-
portion as spirit of such exalted charity
prevails among the youth at oar country,
we shall entertain good hopes concerning
ou' republic.
j he funds of the society have been en-
creased bv several collections taken up
IL different churches for the details of
- cli, reference Is made 10 The ,reasu-
rer'~ acCoriii annexed 10 this report. J lie
thanks OF The sot ieiy are due for all as
sisiuncc afforded in this way.
The managers have thought themselves
warranted 10 ,r,nsmit, during the YEAR,
five hundred and fifty dollars tn the Ma
tional Bible Society, for HE promotion, III
our humble way, oiiile gtea, objects Which
are pursued by that .Ssociation. Allie
fos reasons before mentioned, &c accurate
general statement can be made, YET 1t Is
known that various other societies IN Flr-
g'nia have approprlated surplus funds 10
a considerable amount. for the same p;ir-
poses This subiec, is introduced, be-
cause il will be gratifying 10 knew that
Virginia docs not appear hndmosi i'll the
ranks which are now marshailed, and are
going up 10 the help The Lord against
the mighty"
The first annual report ofthe American
Bible Society is well calculated TO CRAFTY,
in "A higl, degree, all vino take a deep in
terrst in the prosperity of this great natl
nal SfI 'hn a
ledge the receipt OF thirty eight thousand
dollars during the first year. Upwards of
eighty societies had become auNIlIaries,
or were formed with the express view OF
ailordiug their aid. Several SETS OF SVo
and l2mo stereotype plates had been BRO
cured and twenty thousand copies OF the
Bible had been printed or were printing Tor
the supply of the various auXiiiareS. The
| managers were actively engaged IN The I'M
| poriaut design of locating presses In those
| parts of country to which The iranspor'a
| ton of Bibles is expensive and difficult.
| Their whole report indeed. shows that the
American Society, although in iisntancy,
| is pursuing lis objects with combined WIS
| dom and energy indicative ot acnurSS Of
prosperity and berefcence, honorable 10
| the nation, and beneficial 10 It's best inte-
| rests.
Since the publication of their first an
nual report, 1t has been aSCertaned that
| a considerable addition has been made 10
| the number otauXillarles; and thatthe re-
! coUrces ofthe society are rapidly mcreas-
| ing. This fact affords abundant reason for
rejoicing because, wherever the Bible
! goes, il carries principles oforder Is peace:
| il strengthens the bonds OF society by IFS
powerful influences on the social affec-
lions ii gives efficacy to law, by afford
ing the aid of lis sanctions; il taveurS IL
berty by restraining RIGHTEOUSNESS, and
every where acknowledging the moral e.
| quality of mankind; &, i'll word, il carries
be expected to accompany messenger
from the Father ofmercirs TO The benisht
| ed, erring and afflicted race Of man.
In turning the attention from the good
lv scene exhibited in our country, 10 that
presented abroad, much is perceived, re-
freshing TO the eveand gladdcning to the
heart. The British and Foreign Bible So
Cieiy goes on in it's career Of charity with
undated zeal During the 18th year Of
the institution, Notwithstanding the grlev-
Gus commercial embarrassments which
followed the return of peace, that society
expended, in promoting The objects of IFS
charity, about !. 90.o00 sterling, and dis
tributed 200, 900 Bibles and Tcstanenis
VIOLENT attentions A.; every country is a the
atre for the display of its christian NUM-
ficcnce. The whole number of books is
sued since IFS formation is upwards of
800 900. Such liheraIiiy and zeal de-
mand the admiration and applause of the
world.
Next in point Of dignity importance
stands the Bible Society Of Russia Which
every year doubles IT'S resour es, and
: greatly enlarges the sphere Of lis labours.
The proceedings of this society warrant
the hope. that in a few years, The people
of that immense empire viii, in their own
language, read the wonderful works OF
Gods redeeming mercy, and learn from
his own word the lessons OF heavenly wis
dom. In letter from Prince GallitZin,
president of,he Russian Society, II is STA
ted, that their " present monthly expenc-
cs far exceed the whole exprn, es oftheil
first year" BY the activity ofiie insiitu-
ton, the light Of divine truth is diiusina
through the Turkish empire, through Per
: STA, and as far as China.
The National Societies Of Sweden, OIL
Denmark, Of Prussia, Of the Netherland:
are prosperous and Jealous. To cnume
rate all the associations, of This sort. which
are now engaged in the one object of cir.
: latlDg the Bible, would carry The mana
) gers hey oDd the proper limits which they
= have prescribed tothcmselves The fuur
quarters of the world, witness The ibela al
|, ity and zeal ofchrsiians, employing thci
J. energies in promotion Of lie highest inIc
rests Of the species. And ii is a scene o
, moral grandeur which none can conlem.
plate without feelings of rapture and eA
z uliatlou.
The Creator has made of one blood al
5 | nations of men. to dwell on the face of fin,