The New York herald., 1850-05-23
American and Foreign B,hie Society.

The thirteenth anniversary Of the above useful
eocefy, was held yesterday morning at the Norfolk
street Baptist Church, and was attended by most
crowded and intelligent audience. Considerable
additional interest appertained TO the present ami
versary, in consequence OF the expectation OF a
discussion the expcdiency OF adopting altered
version Of the translation of the Scriptures A
large number Of the clergy were present, both Of
this city and adjacent parts, and many other parts
Of the country. A preliminary meeting was held
at nire O'Clock, the general meeting being opened
by singing at ten O'Clock. After the reading Of n
portion Of the 18th Psalm, by Rev. Mr.. Taggert,
another hymn YVES sung by the choir; after which
Rev. DIR. Grinntll offered appropriate prayer in
a most impressive and solemn manner.
The President, Rev. DIR. III. CONE, addressed the
meeting as follows:-My dear brethren OF the Ame-
rcan and Foreign Bible Society, l will not occupy
your time by long address, such as is always ex-
pected from the President on such occasions as the
present, but postpone the rematks had intended to
directly upon the question that will then be the or
der OF the day and for the further reason that our
brother Sutton is here, and wishes opportunity,
before we adjourn this morning, 10 plead the cause
OF the beethen. lie IL from Orissa, in India. He
will never, probably see us again. You will be glad
TO hear him: The treasurer will now read an alb
street iiom his report.
The Treasurer, Mr.. COLGATE, then read the
report, from which we find the total expenditure
last year was sal ,23J 33. The Society has made
the following granis:-For Scriptures in China,
sl,ec0 in Siam, $500; in Assam, 81 600; for the
karens, $4,000; for the Teloogoos $500; in France,
SEQ: In India, 2c0; IN Germany, S6,sSs i3-to-
tai, $le,ssS 43. The income OF the year, from
subscriptions and other sources, was Sii 625, leay
irg balance Of $50 63.
On the motion of Rev. Mr.. HUMPHREY, Of Albany,
the report was adopted and ordered TO be printed.
The Corresponding Secretary, Rev. Mr.. WYCorF,
then presented an abstract of the general report.
The report generally expressed encouragement
10 the success Of the operations Of the Society
and its increased usefulness. II abounds with
interesting details Of the experience Of s agents
and colporteurs in various parts Of the world. The
rf pHf Will unI nf0H euf of
many Of the European nations had opened fresh
channels and facilities for the prosecution Of their
objects. ard though reaction had in many parts
succeeded to the excitement. greater access could
be- had 10 the people than heretofore, and greater
readiness evinced by them in receiving copies of
the Scriptures. The Society, IL edds, have had
the honor 10 be the frst IN the field in California,
where their efforts were emneny successful We
have not space TO give such copious extracts from
this interesting document as we could wish, and we
iclbear: and such Of readers feel interest in
the subject have ready access To the extended
report. which will well repay pcrusal.
Rev. Professor NJ. Il. ANpErsoS, Waierviile,
Ne, said-Mr. President, | rise TO propose the
sdcpiion cf the report that has been read. IL -
always extremely npleasant 10 me, unused as |
sm 10 address assemblies like this, 10 address
audience, very large pioportion Of whom must
be anxious TO be engaged in some other business
than that of listening 10 speeches not appcraining
TO tie great topic of the occasion. will no, de,
tain You long, remembering. though do, that be-
meath the cloud. the turmoil, and the excitement
this morning there beat many hearts warm with iove
60 christ end his Holy Word and this inner heart
q yours ,hali rely for your sympathy and patience,
While shau sndravour TO make few remarks plead
ing fer the Bible you all love and revere ! know we
Bsrtists ore In the habit Of speaking right out
what mesn. and therefore feel no alarm Mt the
discussion have already he'd, and npprehend none
from the one that shell hereafter follow In Gods
let always speak ouk and lie will, be assured,
tak. care cf tie results Ifthere had been Of this
krg there would have bscr 10 - msundcrssrd-
Ing IN rci,rsnce 10 many Of our public bodies This s
ran eli vii VIII f,r he
nitle Society. and my remarks shall be plain aud
clear. | nm accuston,dto TO consider the Bible Society
10 tho track of the missionary contrary TO many who
placed " fr.t In Importance. The gospel was FIRST
preached aud then written. The conversions that
took place n the time Of the Savior and apostles
mainly the result q oIal teaching. aud this must
sass - Ts %s a" not ,ssc
tv,r &c The case. a. long o. the church shall
rsmain the living voice q the prcsehcr VIII be
bile shc uld follow the church planter and builder
II shouldbe ccula,edibat they might drink more aud
more n;o The reality Of the religion they hsse profess.
cd that the words q Christ mas live and burn la their
lsai and takt hold of every fibre q their moral and
recnsr rrcvirce Of tho Eibie Society We urge upon
you TIE claims Of this society. general and broad
" useul You cannot aid enterprise wisely with
out knowing the specific Object which We hope 70 ac
eomrsh The object of this Bible Society then e 70
give the ritc 20 those mainly who are interested in
the goro cf Jesus TO those who under The teach
irss of the mssiorares Of Christ The main work Of
the Bible distributor to bear upon this class Of
We ere disposed 20 think that 1t will amount to very
little 10 distribute the scriptures unless in the track
If the living teacher shipoai Of Bibles faithfully |
translated into Chinese any other language and |
deposited nthe interior q the Chinese pirr. would
have very little eject In outstanding the people Aso-
lary ~ excitement ght occur and mind might
b at 10 think thcrc always thoughtful minds
ready totste hold ~ anything Of the truths Of inmer
tsity and the heavens The Bible distributor must
follow the preachers and this Is the work Of the Bible
scciety-to furnish the means 10 accomplish this |
olsect and give judcious superintendence in its
To MI IN, a~t