The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-11-14
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Ne1, bort Marine Bible .NocieLy


lished for the purpose of attracting more
extensive attention TO its object. is a
melancholy fact, that Mariners have for
ages, from the nature of their Occupa-
ton, enjo, ed far less the appointed means
OF salvation, than that of much greater
portion of the human family, who have
spent their lives upon the land.--A ship
ha. not been considered as sanctuary OF
religion.-Too often perhaps it has been
said, that in maritime business, religion
is entirely out of the question. From
disease, and from opposite influences.
habits of inattention to the high concerns
of religion would naturally be intered.--
The Bible, the word Of salvation, would
of course be very much neglected. 1t
is apprehend, d that this, to great ex.
tent, has been the melancholy fact. II
is believed to be rare case that Sea.
man has carried a Bible with him in his
voyage; and it is known that vast
number of the families OF seamen have
been without Bible Such is known
to be the state of things at the present
time. There are numerous Ot this best
charity, among seamen. They, in treat
ment of others, are liberal--let them be
liberaAy treated. Let not one OF them,
or their families, be destitute Of the BIZ
bic. TO provide such a supply, aud
continue the provision perpetuaily Tor
the seamen OF this port, is the design Of a,
lhls society.-immense blessings 1t may
be calculated will follow the christian
world has recently awakened from its
sIumbers efforts and sacrifices are max
ing to bring those that "do business on
great waters," to the empire OF the son
Of God. .--lhe friends OF christianity.
and of human happiness, in N roHr,-
will shew that they have as much sensi-
bility as the most Jealous OF their fellow
citizens --Certainly they will come in.
10 aid a society whose designs are SO
christian, aid patr'o''c.
Constitution Of The .,eyto,. Auxialiary
Marine bible Society, for Me
Port of NewbOrt.
ART1cLE lst.-1'his Society shall be
STYLED the Mewpors Au1iliary Marine
Bible SOCIETY,"
ART. 2d.--The sole object of this SO.
cie,y shall be the circulation OF the Holy
Scriptures, without note or comment,
among seamen and their families. The
only copies in the English language to
be circulated by the society, shall be the
version in common use.
ART. 3d,-Every person who shall
subscribe and pay seventy cents year,
or upwards, shall be a Member; and ev-
cry person who shall subscribe and pay
ten dollars, or upwards, shall be a nsena~
Der for life.
ART. 4th.-Each subscriber shall be
entitled to the amount OF his subscription.
in Bibles a, cost, provided it be equal TO
one copy, and not exceeding three.
ART. 5.-The business of the socie-
ty shall be condI cted by board of Di-
r. ctors, consisting Of a President, a Vice
President, 1 rea urer, Corresponding Sec
retary. Recording Secretary, and six
Managers, who shall be elected annually
by ballot. Five of the board Of Direc-
tors shall constitute quorum. Thty
shall meet once in three months, call at
their discretion special meetings of the
society, make bye-laws to regulate their
own proceeding, and hll such vacancies
as may occur in their own board.
ART. 9th. Every Minister Of the
ho 4 q
shall be entitled to attend and vote al The
meeting of the board Of Directors.
ARr. 7th.--Ihe surplus revenue {.
the society. after deducting the necessa-
y expenses, and furnishing a supply a.