Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1824-05-25

intoxicating liquors, or other destructive
pleasures. This, too, has been disco
vered to be an erroneous supposl,ion.
Anxious that their benevolencence might
not be converted INTO curse, The early
Bible Societies watched over those to
whom they distributed the word of life,
and alter the most patient Investigation,
ascertalned SO few Instances of such a
perverslon OF their bounty, and so many
benehclai effects on the morals of the
recipients, that even the mos, sanguine
were astonlshed, and the mos, incredu
lous were compelled to ackn W ledge
the hand of an everything Providence.
But, independent OF these considera-
tons, benefits will naturally result from
these associations, sufficient to induce
the rejecting part OF Tho commonly 10
promote then. The American Bible
Society has IN operation an extensive
printing establishment, in which The Ho-
ly Scriptures are neatly and correctly
printed on stereotype plates, bv which
The occurrence of Typographical errors
IS avoided and editions of various sizes
and descriptions ale furnished by that
institution 70 its auxiliaries, Gin addition
to those which are gra ui,ously given)
at prices considerably lower than inie-
rior copies can be purchased for in the
ordinary way. Thus, every Individual
in our county, may be supplied with
copy OF the sacred volume, of correct
and neat, and if he please, elegant work
manship, al less cost than he could
otherwise procure il, even in the Atlantic
states.
10 closing their report, the Directors
would congratulate the members of the
society, on the favorable auspices un-
der which they have commenced their
labors. The number of Influential and
public spirited cillzcns, who feel dispos-
ed TO aid in the diffusion OF the Gospel of
Salvation, is greater, than, considering
the infancy Iour state, might have been
expected. The harmony and uni3n ex-
lstng between the members of different
christian denominations, an event to
which the organization of Bible Spcie-
ties, has, in no small degree contributed,
is calculated 10 inspire every pious soul
with thankfn lness, to encourage the
followers OF JESUS in s'goipg about do
ing good" aud 10 stop the mouths of
those, who have heretofore teken ocea
sion from sectsrian disputes, to speak
lightly oil that gospel, which all agree in
taking as the foundation OF their hopes.
Let thc considera ion, hat circ ula-
tors OF he scriptures, are co-wotkcrs
with God, and consequently arc engaged
in righteous, a benevolent and pros
the good work which they have begun,
and the Directors doubt not, that the
Divine blessing will attend their labo,s.
On motion of John L. Lusk, ESQ.
Resotred, That the Annual Report
Of the Board Of Directors he accepted.
Henry Starr, Esq. Who was appointed
for that purpose by the Board, in con.
formity with the bylaws, then delivered
an eloquent and appropriate address.
The Constitution was read
Ga motion of II. Mason, Esq.
Ordered, That James Mason and
William II. Hopkins be committee to
examine the accounts of the Urea urcr,
and repor, to this meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. N. Scarritt, it was
unanimously
Reaotued, That the thanks of the so
cie,y be presented to Henry Stirr, Esq.
for the able address dciivere by him
this day.
On motion of John T. Lusk, ESQ.
RESOLVED, That committee OF two
be appointed to wal, on Mr.. Starr, and
request copy OF his address for publ
cation.
Ordered, That John 7. Lusk and
H. Mason, Esq'rs. be that CO nnitlce.
Mr. James Mason from the auditing
committee made the following report.
The committee appointed to examine
the accounts ofthc Treasurer, have per-
formed that duty, and find that the sum
of fifteen dollars has been received into
the Treasury, out of which the sum Of
one dollar and fifty cents has been ex-
pended for blank book for the use Of
the Secretary; leaving balance in the
hands Of the Treasurer Of thirteen dol
lars and fifty cents.
James Mason,
William II Hopkins.
On motion OF H Mason, ESQ.
Ordered, That the report be accepted
and entered on the records.
Mr.. Lusk from the committee appoint
ed to request copy of the address de-
livered by Mr.. Starr, for publication, re-
ported
Tha, the committee had waited on
Mr.. S, arr, and regretted to be compel