The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-11
.r.r,~an Bible Society.

.v An. Hon Theodore Frelinghuysen the Following
ice presidents also in attendance, WILTON He
nan Lincoln, of Boston, Hon Freeborn Garretson, OF
put,hess county and Messrs carcu Bradish and Cook,
Of New York.
The meeting was opened by reading the ileth and
nth psalms by the Rev Mr. Richardson, Bible agent
in Western New York.
After some minor business, such the election CT
in the place of those whose time had expired
the whether the meetings of the society ought
TO be opened with prayer, introduced by deega-
tion from the Newburgh auxiliary. This subject was
before the society at its last meeting ana LAID ever Tor
Considerable time spent in the discussion Of the
question and finally its consideration was referred to
In consequences Of the debate this matter, tho
members detained beyond the usual time, and did
When they arrived, every available portion OF the
building occupied considerable majority OF the
assembly consisting of the gentler The platform
however set apart for the accommodation Of the
Board Of Managers and other persons in
terested in the welfare OF the society The Hon Theo
ore frelnghuysen president OF the society was sup
ported on his right by DR.. Cook and his left by
Judge Jay and Judge iIornblower
The Rev. DR. RIcnMoSp opened the proceedings by
reading the Ninth Psalm
Mr. FRrLiSeHuysEN. the President, then rose and
spoke follows 1T is pleasant and profitable to re-
nect that amid the changes of time and the commo-
tions which have agtated the world, the biDle stii
maintains it's wontei sway the hearts of its
friends and has extended still farther its Ii ght and
power into the regions OF darkness ana SIN Ints
blessed book Of God the fountain OF all that is dear 60
our homes will yet apostate world to its
rightful allegiance The promise and faithfuiness OF
Him who gave it, assure US that his word shall ac-
sompsh This purpose of infinite grace. And when
we consider that whatever is pure in principle,
and upright just and kind in the intercourse Of ma
tions and men, traces its source and authority to
the Biblehat the stability OF governments aud the
securities Of people, and the sacredness Of domes
tic and social friendships all hallowed and forth
fed by the doctrines and prec epts of the Bible its
claims address with surprising force and exal the
humbe agencies that take interest in its Giro ulation
1t relief from the anxieties of the present crisis
in cur political concerns to turn to this sacred vo
ume and contemplate 1t as the great book OF peace
for the healing of the naionsheang the strifes of
party the ealouses of and the collisions OF local
partalities Let it's influences spread abroad, the
spirit Of God shall prompt let the kind forbearance
the large charity and the consderate allowance for
common inhrmities snjoined by the gospel, pervade
this family States and the desire shall then
b. excited who shall best and soonest heal tse wounds
and compose the discords that threaten Union In
the and relations of this cause to coun
Try and world may be found rich and lasting
eombense for all that can be done to promote it,
Every heart that CLOVIS and every hand that
moves for the Bible cast their lots with q
that engages the smiles of Heaven, and enlsts
the ministry Of angels. Those pure spirits Of
points them those who shall be the heirs Of salvation
Men to bear the everlasting gospel to every kim
bred and people. and nation and tongue and honored
is earth whose aid is invoked In any, the hum
blest to the turherance of the purpose
tbe or souna whether to
take counsel and suppcate for blessing the whole
work-it is a cooperation we should prize among
noblest privileges Such abors will be pleasant
for reflection They constitute part of that appoint
cd system Of means, whose happy consequences
permitted daily to behold in progress and which shall
be gratefully noted from generation generation
til the end shall and the top stone be laid with
rejoicings This word is ordained in its course among
the nations to bring the whole family of into
blessed brotherhood bound to God and each other by
the ties ofloye This is no vain chmera-t is an omen
WHOM Prophecy has written IL In letters of light and
sooner shall heaven and earth fail than one letter Of
that record be frustrated Peace earth and good
will to men, the chorus of the sopg of angels,
heard on the plains Of Bethlehem when the drama
opened Peace leave with you," was the farewell
words OF the glorhed Redeemer as he about
TO suffer and TO overcome. And peace restored and
perfected between man and his Maker, and
and prepare the end time aud seal up it's issues
to everlasting retributions
REPoRT
An abstract Of the annual report was then read by
Joseph Hyde Esq. the Assistant Treasurer and the
Rev. Drs Brigham and Holdich, the Secretaries, ex-
tracts from which we subjoin -
In the the year one Vice President Charles
Cha uncey, Esq, of Philadelphia and manager, b.
L. wooley ESQ OF New York have died
The number OF suxiliares formed is sixty four
most Of them In the Western States nd territories.
The receipts Of the year from all sources have been
s2s464 81 increase Of s3 IA 6S those Of the
The number Of Bibles and Testaments issued in the
time $50 3g5 These books have been distributed
in every State and Territory Of the Union In the
West Indies. in Spanish aud Portuguese America, in
immigrants hospitals prisons, jews and Gentes, Pro-
testants and Romanists white men, red men and CO.
lorcd the bond and the free indeed among all
Who we're In need and could be reached
New Testament. with Spanish and English In pa
eness in Grebo for west Africs and the book Of Acts
for an Indian tribe In South America.
The number Of agents employed has been thirty. in
cuding in Texas in California and one in the
West Indies large number Of Bible distributors, or
solpOrtcurs have also been in service. but procured
directed and paid by the local auxilares, aided by
the parent society only when necessary.
Besides the grants Of books from the depository,
moneys have been sent for making the in France
Turkey Syria Persia at Bombay, Madras, Ceylou and
Lodana In India also in China in South Africa and
Uu mn r. la IL
yet paid nearly the same amount
The Board consider that the year, the whole has
been highly successful and that prospects for future
distributions never better The only great APP
prehenson is that for lack Of zeal method punctuai
aands of Providence will not b. met fast they
presented
Abe report jus read and that Il be circulated under
the direction Of the Managers lie congratulated the
forts during the past year and was delighted that the
New Testament was TO be prepared with Spanish and
English In parallel columns.
The Rev. Dr. TrSo supported the rcsol utiou. lie
had been in the habit Of attending these meetings for
the space Of twent Ave years aud 1t subject Of
rejoicing 90 Inn to that however changed the faces
of the audience, the principles which Influenced them
always the same. lie sorry that he called
upon TO IN up the gap made by the unexpected ab-
sence 4 two speakers Yet notwithstandinr the Zee
BILE state Of his health he would refuse his aid
sustain this noble cause while conducted upon its pre-
ssnt broad and catholic platform. lie considered there
inherited argument In its favor the walls Of
its house There shine the names Of the statesmen.
NINitR 81 zeal OF
the Christian. The speaker here alluded by name, 90
several q the former distinguished and departed
M mbers Of the society. whose portraits adorn the
vale Of the Bible House lie spoke 81 tho cling
character Of this years report The supply Of the Bi
BILE vas In obedience TO appetite that grows by |
What u feeds on. and the supply could exhaust
the d. mand 10 cause u congratulstion that !
there was 90 hatterinE report Of the means Of the
society at the end q this is thirty fourth annycrsa
~ There vas ftil oil In the cruise, that tomorrow
will not exhauft; aud while impcrturbsbiy Fixed upon
ihe rock % ages. the cause could never fail
The first resolution was then passed unanimously.
The Rev Mr.. RomSsoS. OF Kentucky. proposed the I
resolution the Bible u ST. best inter.
prefer carries in itself its best defence; and we
rely. therefore upon the general diffusion q the book
nth the accompanying influence Of the Holy Spirit
he great for checking the inhdcl tendencies OF
lur timcs.r The times have changed This had become I
practical age. and though he felt the greatest
Ind respect for the great andlcarned men vho had /
zone before. during the past two three centuries
heir mode q dof nding the truths 81 Christianity
rot adapted 20 the present age We were too APT to
tive that credit 20 the learning and genius Of those
yr,at diviues Who have preached for the last three
centuries, that belonged only 81 the scriptures
hersver they were disseminsted. without the
10 oflearning g. expand their principles they
ed With them Am influence over the minds and hearts