The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-13
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ANNIVERSARIES IN NEW YORK.

OF THE

Theodore Frelinghuysen President, in the chair.
The exercises commenced with prayer by the Rev.
Dr. Frnnus which the congregation united in sing
ing hymn
Mr. FRfliSGHuYsES then read the following address
II is OF the interesting aspects q the last
half century that while the political agtatisns of this
eventful period have shaken thrones and overtaken
many the institutions of human policy and power the
influence and triumphs Of Christianity have been
decided ana widespread than in any age Of the world
since the days Of the Apostles 1t is full Of instruction
10 mark the hand Of God through all this excite
tnry controlling the moral elements, and ruling the
wrath OF to his own praise. Often when the heart
ready faint at the coming floods Of rregion
iniquty. bched him in his providence and by his
spirit raising standard for the truth and glory Of his
the ruins OF the works Of darkness Who with
mere human forecast, could have expected that the
plans of the Bible, missionary tract and other kindred
schemes that adorn the history this age would have
into life tempest Of Ore and blood
~nkinded by the French revolution and that while Ma
poeon the rod Of Gods rebukng the earth
and striking terror and dismay into the hearts OF ngs
tie peaceful and blessed gospel would be maA:ng its
tranquil way for The healing of nations AND such have
often been the conuncons OF he history Of the church
il is by works Of dreadful righteousness that God does
often fulfil some kind design and may draw from
this instructive lessons to forward the operations OF
bsnevoence The age il fearfuly active all other
subjects. and surely such crisis when all else is in
notion The Christian will not desire be content to fall
behind in whose results for him will out last
time. and flourish when time shall be forgotten. The
love Of God the mos. animating and active Of all
pulses; moves as no other motive cam and when the
schemes putting all the energies Of the mind into
earnest and anxious exercise this is Of the cond
lions congenial with the enterprise and spirit Of the
gospel prepares the way for it, breaks ground for
the of truth, and moreover nothing but relgio
can happily meet such an emergency. When he VIII
wct in the bush shall speak in the energy of his power
the waters Of strife shall subside at his bidding aud all
the more contribute to the prosperity Of his kingdom
Th0n every Christian take courage Nothing
by sgitation the conflicts opinion the tumlts OF
the people let him take hold Of the divine fahfulnes
and send his word and his to the nations that
sit in dara iutn ri1h
and "a God i true the light Of salvation will now
down from the heavens, and fill the whole earth with
purity and pence and Thanksgiving and Joy
The Rev SrLAH b. Thar, of the Secretaries then
rad the following statement" The missionary year
quiet and thankful progress Both home and abroad
there has been uniform prosperity The receipts Of the
board during the nine months Of the fiscal year.
have been slS65oo showing advance of Sl7o4 upon
the corresponding months Of the previous The ad
donations has been $45Ss Agreater increase
could have been wished but would cherish the
hope that this is but the Of larger costicr Of
terings. IL schools Of theology there has been
marked and gratifying change To some Of them indeed
God is evidently granting the selfsame spirit which
shone forth in the pioneers Of American missions.
From Oct 1T. 1885, to May lst 1851 (seven months)
thirteen students received appointments missionaries
TO the heather During the corresponding period Of the
previous year. only four were accepted The mum
Der under appointment at the present time eighteen
As we turA 70 the missions and survey their state and
mise We checred every hand by the evidence Of
undoubted progress The reformation amor the Arme
oans OF Turkey pursuing its onward and resistless
march Even the Greeks at Macedonia ut Athens and at
slumber Of Our hopes for the Arab
stanty Frightening Among the jewellers in Mcsopota
Our young brother at Mosul happy and hopeful in his
work pleads earnestly for greatly extended operations
The brethren at Oroomah are enjoying their third rey
val IN three successive year, another token that may
yctsee this ancient church-oved for the Fathers sake
coming from the wilderness leaning upon the Of
her beloved The five missions Of India have much 10
animate them and encourage them in their labrs The
three missions in China have the open door. the
vide field as heretofore; and at Annoy especially
uced Our
s-om Bornco will address this morning, in the Ian
guage q faith and hope. Among our own aborisines,
Tod has not left himself without witnesses to his faith
illness and grace The Choctaw churches, in partcu
lar continue to receive the early and the latter rain
and IL is believed that other churches in the world
shared constantly for ten years in the favor OF
Zions King The mission at the Sandwich Islands still
western coss but Is holding its way, guided AMI
Dlessea ~ the Great Pilot. II nov proposed 70 com
Gehce sieT mission-sn 0ashoot from .ha od-in MI
croness nearly four thousand miles farther towards the
setting sun thus shall complete chain OF mis-
SoDaiy post around the world But we are admonished
b., the events OF the past year TO 40 with our might AMI
t. do now what purpose, for a Lost world Six OF
our brethren and sisters-Mr Bryant In South Africa
mrs Bushnen in West Africa, Mr.. Hamiin among th
among tn, Cherokces and Mrs. Hanock among the Da-
kotss-asvs finished their work and entered upon their
reward Their fresh SO many with esses mute
bu, Observation-Disclosures to the heather Of love that
was strong unto DEATH witnesses 70 u.s. OF the aug
Is and excelency sfmssions urging u.to spproprs,e
in ia ing and inworing power, the language Of Paul
nto me- who less than the least Of all saints ~ THIS
grace given that should preach smcng the "enttes'
III. unsealthsblc riches OF Christ" "a.
The Htv ni~rY X. HoRsiyoros gave an interesting ac
coun, Of the mission IN Ceyon lie sail the great evil
the, had 60 contend With not idoatry. but sys
teIn Of optical dcism in Which the most Intelligent
-, tc natives have been instructed by English nhleis
The Rev iitSrsi srttL. o. The Bornso mission was
the representative Of mission which has b en- suspend
cd lie gave interesting account Of the island Of Bor
cencrou. lace uf whom tho Dyacs constituted about
ninctcen.tv rncths Of the isand he said that they
mad always heard the gospel With the greatest Hten-
ton sud ycr DESTROYS % have Il preached among
them ng,in They welded TO no particular forms ~
ilolatry. he regretted that the board were unable
10 scud them assistance Could all those there that day
but witnessed the occasion 81 his leaving tue shd
shcn fisrecii meeting was convened at hi. premises
uee years. morning and The uniorDt ho-Piialiy
aud respectful courtesy shown by the Dyacs towardsthc
white they would regard the work Of mssionarics
among lAtm Nih more attention. lie said that II Vas
the lsi.ht II wrong towards the Great Captain Of
their salvation 10 have left them and half with
o,t the preaching az the word A. ample proof that
What ilal been preached amongst them was no. FOR
gotten H. would relate instance where he met Dyac
Who addressed hun saying that he had seen him before
sud commenced repeating the Ten Con mn nducn's.
Yud q her int resting lOrton. 81 the scripture Let
them Therefore. send sufficient number OF ministers
siaong them. and that they are not wholly
toigcttrn al a allowed to fall into much worse
.tstc thsn ever The reverend gentleman then gave
ghc rsasnns why the mi sion suspended. and u
seemed % D. Attributable rsther 10 the want q resources
Va ms r. uarirs and funds than 70 the difficulty II In
,lucing IL people 20 receive Christianity,
Tie lrY. N4ILiAM WaLKEr, % the West Africa mis-.
sun NcN addressed The CATION. lie commenced
~ =, nr 900 years ago the king Of Ethiopia sent
"a arm, III one million 70 mske war against Asia.
ard that some Inference might he drawn from that fact
s r. qurccs IL the African in ancient times since
then ilsy have been prosecuted. cn.lavcd cut M aud
until they havr dwndied away into number
I'll in grica tribes con tantly at variance with each
ether Il difficult matter q form any drs q the re-
gion IL tie people IL Il mixture u iugplrry aud
supcrstiun without any system whate yer. Wichcralt
va behaved in--no Que dr,al- natural dceth-cvrry
town bad It. witch, who hal the absolute power Of put
ting \ nc1hbcr 90 death People ak whether Afri
Cans have mind-intcllcc, lie would answer yes
1hcrr 80. with the popularity OF mind to
H. IN this city. but To- be found In Africa
The scripture taught them In the English language
none ths native tribes had alphabet of their
Uwn ~ would tell them. pccting the climate ~
africa chat the White aud does liv. there. On
the W. tern coast live two thousand white
the utter ahht aud degradation Of that
urcai dniculty encountered by missionaries poly
enms thy make progress IN educating femalcs and
where there hundred and hfy boys there
Ln girls. lie concluded ~ saying that II the gospel
wps not preached amongst them, they must remain W