The Arkansas advocate., 1831-01-26

ISimliar resolutions were soon adopted in Perm sylvania and several other states; and. in May.
 1920, the American Bible Society, at its 18th
 anniversary, resolved ssIbat. with a humble re. Iliance on Divine aid, they would endeayor to fsnpPly ali the destitute families in the United
 States with the Holy Scriptures that would be
 willing to purchase or receive them. within the space of two years, provided sufficient means be 1 furnished by it's auxliaries and benevolent indi
 vlduals in season to enable its Board of Mana .gers to carry this resolution into effect To-
 wardsthe accomplishment of this resolution. the American Bible Society have done much, but
 deficiency of funds and seaFeeness of agents ihave preeluded their succeeding to the extent ] they otherwise should.
 For the purpose of cooperating with this so- fciety i'll relation to the destitute within the
 bounds of our own Territory, the Auxiliary, for
 whose anniversary we have now assembled. was
 formed in April, 1899.
 Although this Auxiliary has already existed nearly two years, We must confess but little has
 been effected, compared with the extent of our
 destitution, the means in our possession, and the
 momentous nature of the work. Still something lhas been accomplished, which. how little soever it may be, demands our gratitude to Him whose fbounty afforded the means, and whose spirit pro-
 noted the performance. Fifty dollars have tbeen transmitted to the Parent Institution, for
 which sum we received 7S Bibles. These Ri- ibies have been distributed among the subscri- l lbers at the Society's prices, as far as they have
 F been called for.
 l In addition to these, the American Bible So-
 eiety have forwarded Us liberal donation. ois 230 i a}ibles and 200 Testaments. A few of these ] nave been sold ard some distributed gratis, in
 our own vicinity. A small number has been sent 1 to Washington county, and also few to Pope and dempstead counties. The others still re- imain in our possession.
 We are not able at present to specify any ad. Iyantages known to have resulted from reading ;. the books distributed by the society. But we
 know the effects of reading the scriptures are al ways salutary, even where nothing definite can
 be pointed out. We rnighl, perhaps, however. laot uniustiy ascribc the proprets of department tand intelligence which characterize many of the fchildren in this place, to the copies of the scrip lures which they have obtained through this so- leiety, and read and recitedin the Sunday School. ] But we shall not expect to witness much adyan- tage until far more general distribution has l been made, and this is the object before us.-- i Nc have but just looked into the field. The la- 1 Dor IS yet to be accomplished. Our Territory is vet almost wholly unexporcd; and information lderWed from source which cannot be question: cd. induces us to believe that destitution pre- vaf}s of which few would have formed just con leepton.
 Asanscans ofsopPlying this Restitution, there are societies auxiliary to the American Bible Society in this Territory. besides our own, viz: 1 in Independence, in Cgittenden, in Hemp stead, and in this town. The last mentioned is under the care of the Baptist denomination and 1t is believed there exists one or two soce- ties under the direction 1.-the Methodist Church. i How much all these societies are cifecting We are unable to state. But we fear but little, by
 way of systematic distribution. If tns surmise De incorrect, we shall rejoice to be informed oi 1 our error. Towards these societies We feel the
 most cordial friendship, and shall take pleasure to labor in cooperation with them, or separate l ly,in disseminating that blessed Book from which
 we in common learn the way to that world where labor is ended, and where sectarian distinctions are t.nknown.
 I And now in concluding our Report, we feel l bound to render thanksgiving and praise to the
 God of all grace, for the bestowment of that re-
 yelaton which brings life and immortality to flight. And we express a hope that we shall have the encouragement and cooperation ofev- cry phianthopist and christian throughout our
 new and rising Territory. We hope that those who are destitute will speedily avail themselves }, lof this more than golden treasure. Those who
 are able, can purchase at the society svery mod 1erate prices. Suci, as are unable, shall be sup piled free of any cost. And such as have the means and arc disposed, can render important benefit to tue Parent Institution, by making vol Iuntary donations to aid sustaining it's beneyo- lent but expensive operations. And VIC sincere iy hope that all will estimate 1t a duty and a pleasure to assist and encourage the agent the
 American Bible Society, the Rev. ". W. Ssrn-
 yENsoN, as he visits the different sections of the Territory, in the hborious work Of exploring I and supplying those who arc destitute.