The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-16

get rid of these evils. We know of other way than
bringing about state Of society in accordance with
great and awful secret of Eourierism-the immortality
talked about. We wish to men cooperating toge-
ther rather than in this condition Of dabocal antagon
ism in which we obliged to knock every down,
for fear he will knock downus
Mr. Ripley proceeded some time in this strain and the
meeting adjourned.
Anniversary Needing OF the American Board
OF Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
The anniversary meeting ofthe American Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, was.held
on Friday, at the Tabernacle In the absence
of the President, Hon. Theodore Freelnghuysen,
DIR. Dewitt was called to the chair. AFTER a
prayer by DIR. Edwards, the following statement
of The operations Of the Society, for the past year,
was read by one of the secretaries:-
Western .africa-The prospects have been overcast
and operations impeded by French men Of war Hopes
are entertained that the mission will henceorth proceed
without interruption.
Southern .,ceAmong the Zulus farther aid is call
Greece-Mr King has resumed his preaching and the
publication Of his books.
armera.The prosecutions BY the Patriarch have not
abated but the bear their trials in the true sp
rt Of Christianity The missionaries therefore hope that
good will spring from the prosecutions 1t has shown
in striking contrast the spirit Of the oppressor and Cd
pressed
Syria-Thc missionaries have resumed their labors,
the close of the civil war; and the indications are
favorable At Asbeya the movement in favor Of refor
nation violently suppressed about year ago has re
commenced Among the Nestorians opposition to the
.4hmednuggak Twenty -four members have been add
ed and numerous enquiren making application for
lished at various points The English language is now
taught to some Buddhist priests.
Borneo-lt ID not unlikely the missionaries sill leave
this station for q more promising
Sdndwch biands-Many churches are experiencing
revivals-the people improving in social and domesc
e Their contributions for the education of their chill
dren and support OF home missions truly liberal
Romanism is waning and passing away before the light
Of pure gospel.
The receipts for the months past have been $204
000 exceeding the receipts last for the period
~ Taking q. the year from from s April 3d. Isa
additional missionaries have been sent out
Atcr the reading Of this statement REV. DR. wrcxorr,
personal vanity which prompts say this for this
to me the anniversary OF death. engaged, just
year ago. occupy this place when God visited our do
mestc circle and took away one whom dearly loved
But Providence has smiled and time has dried the
tear and brought the thought that another angel has been
added to the choir above. Sir shall not attempt to
speak Of the statement which has just been made the
thousand wings fly to the uttermos ends Of the earth
Besides we shall soon hear from brethren who have
been among the heathen and win tell what God is doing
for them shall only present to you generaitcs
upon this subject and draw your attention to the follow
Resolved, That under the auspices of benign Proy
dence nothing wanting to ensure the ultimate triumph
Of the missionary cause, but the just consistent,
fding, indomitablc efforts Of the Christian word.n
In attempting to speak to this resolution for
get the character Of the field which the labor of this
society belongs and though the present aspect is for
compensate What then sir, is this 2ed Like and
with what shall compare it II is not an Eysan field
which pours its fragrance upon all within il. But sir it
is more like the valley Of the shadow Of death wish
could take this audience and walk with them around
valley But sir. can only show them in thought the
mulutudes VINO are cast in there. II steams with hot
and sulphurous smoke II is filed with deadly vapors
and sin and uncleanlness there ask the Father Of
the blessing Of God, they will. God bids you live
Slumberng dust arise And what change Bone to its
phere, blooms up like a valley Of beauty and glory
Forbdding said this prospect might be- under the
blessing Of God, it shall change and the dead shall live
What ought to give to such work Let hundreds
and thousands be wasted in the vanes Of this life while
must be indomitable confding, and perseverng and in
Gods time, victory and glory shall efforts
After singing, led by Mr. HAsrrScs, Mr. WILLIAMS Of
the Mission to China, offered the following resolution
Resolved That as different fields Of missionary effort
should receive attention in proportion to their mpor
increased effort for the cvangclizstion of the most an
Gent numerous and civilized Of all heather nations
He detailed the condition of the Chinese peopetheir
ancient history and acquaintance with the
arts China possessed less than three hundred
tytwo millions Of inhabitants; The Emperor lived in
Pekin The social condition Of the people showed that
they had reverence for him That they were an ev.
dence of that paternal generation, which conferred
zaton, and the emperor ruled his people as q pa
rent possessing all the despotc power OF tho highest
monarch There is no Middle aristocracy--n money
power Heaven is said be his father and the earth
his mother. All public officers spring from the masses
OF the people All this sprung from the writings Of Con.
fucius. This government had existed since the thir-
teeenth century, in the exists.
The invention Of gunpowder-the compass-but to
printing, he not sure Printing was more per-
iect with Them and cheaper than with They could
print more with their blocks and cheaper too, than
could with our metal typesso that in point Of cviliza-
ton they stand higher han any other barbarous nation
They q people, however morally degraded in
point Of religion Several Chinese idols here
hbited. He contended they not their gods. but
their idols Although they worship idols, they do not
place much faith IN them. Their real religion Is the
worship Of their deceased ancestors who always hover
them In every house. the younger member Of the
family offers up prayer to their departed ancestors.
They hold anniv ersaries, to worship annually at the
graves OF the families, and II is often dicult get
there, as there neither rail roads locomotives
there. They also have annual fcasts. The Emperor
knows no other class Of Christians than the Roman
Catholic The idols exhibited were those used by the
Buddas of China. They pray to every thing-and
prayed even to picture oil Napoleon Bonapartc, whom
thoy saw there exhbited-and II there happens to be
bad season. they attribute IL to something bad the
part Of their rucrsor instance, shower Of rain not
having fallen they said il was because something
bad wasAdone on the part Of their rulers. Their
diet consists Of the most rare materials they
are known to eat birdnes rats cats and dogs to their
own infinite enjoyment There is one thing which may
DC SAID very much In their favor notwithstanding their
wonderful pccuarities Of character they have never
been known to sanctify vice they know that their vi
cous propenscs will never take them 10 heaven They
have never burnt or sacrificed their children in India
lnanficide Is not known among them instances
York, who're you can hardly welcome the dawn Of
Their day but that frequent Of such practices
will meet your eye They have heard Of the existence
Of such things yet disclaim any participation in them.