The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23

spring, he preached several days at Camden, a.
request Of respectable portion OF the people Of
that town. He has since been employed for
three months, at Union, in consequence of re-
peated requests from the people of the place,
and by the advice OF worthy clergymen in the
neighbourhood.
Both these Missionaries state, that the
tracts forwarded were a welcome present.
and express belief that they will be useful,
especially to the young. The distribution of
Judicious tracts, is certainly Al means of pre-
serving religion in the community, particu->
larry in new settlements where books are
scarce, and the people have seldom an oppor-
tnnity of attending to the Instructions Of an
able and learned minister. There are now
in the hands of the Secretary, a considerable
number of tracts of different kinds and the
Executive Committee have been careful to-
furnish those who, il was believed, would
make faithful distribution of them.
MIR. Joshua Barrett, of Concord, was sent
on mission TO East-Andover, early in the
spring, for three mouths. The inhabitants Of
this place are very anxious for the stated i'm
stFuctions and ordinances OF the gospel; and
they are literally disposed as TO making sup
port for settled minister. They particularly
desired that Mr.. Barrett might be induced to
visit them, and gave assurances that they
would contribute to his support for the season.
We have had no particular account of the eff
feet OF Mr.. Barrett's mission; but, from the
knowledge We have formerly had of this peo-
pie, it is believed his labours will be appre-
ciated, and that the encouragement we have
safforded them will subserve the cause of
evangelical truth and religious order in that
part of the country.
Mr.. Raod x.lao ha. 49,.
rington, N. II. for some time the summer mast
has received part of his compensation from
our funds. The aid of the Society was So
licited by the people of that place-and bv
our assistance religious worship and instruc-
ton have been enjoyed there.
Rev. Seth Stetson has been several months
in the south parish of Carver, in the County Of
flymen.a; part OF his support having been
granted by our Society.
On application from Shirley, we have prom-
ised to contribute to the support of a minister
IN that place. The committee of the TOWN
were to employ some suitable person, at their
option.
The Committee of the Society in BROOKLYN.
Connecticut, have continued their applications
TOR preacher, and for aid towards his support.
Several clergymen have visited them for short
periods; and a part of the compensation for
their services has been derived from our funds.
The Rev. Dan. Huntington began preaching
at LeVerett, in April, and continued to minis
ter to that people upwards of three months.
our Society contributing one half of his support.
The following is the list of the donations for
the last SIX months -
Monies receired by The Evangelical Missionary
Society IN Massachusetts,.
From Mrs. Rebecca Clap, of Dorches-
ter-to be added to the accumulate
ing fund, $50
The Rev. Mr.. Bailey, of Pelham, COL
lected by some ladies in his Society, 836
From the Rev. DIR. Claiming, enclos-
ed to him by an unknown benefac-
tor, 1000
Rev. Mr.. Willard, Of Deerfeld, collect
ed of subscribers and members in his
Society, le
From subscribers and members in the
Rev. Mr.. Palfrey's parish, being
balance Of ths sum collected of them
by Dea. Grant, Is
Dividend upon Miss Russell's legacy of
Shares in the Boston. Mar. In. Co. 80
From the Rev.. DIR. Charming,
From lady, by the Rev. DR.. Chan
ming, 10
From Dea. HUMPHREYS, collected in the
Rev-Dr. Harriss Society, $500
Rev. Mr.. Ripley, of Waltham, from
lady,
Collection at semi-annual meeting,
Rev. Mr.. Walkers Church in
Charlestown, 129
BY the Rev. DR.. Foster, of Brighton,
from the late Mr.. Hardy, II
And from lady, $50
From the Rev. Mr.. Lowell, collected
at a meeting of his Society, 3612
From Dea West, collected by sub
scription, and ofmembers in the Rev.
Mr.. Peirpont's Society, IA
A Friend. by the Rev. Mr.. Shaw, of
Eastman,
A Lady, by Rev. Mr.. Ware, s