Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-11-06
For he Free Prsss.
Bible gooiety Operations.

| ~ hnoroa me pleasure 70 Ann0unTs tnal tne
result Ofmy lsbors for The month just closed
exhibits marked increase 10 receipts over
those Of the previous one. Two months only
have slapsed since entered upon the sgsus .
Of the A. B. s. for this portion Of the State.
While il is true that there is shIl deplOrs-
bic lack Of interest manifested 10 too many
places for ths spread Of Gods word, and the
great schemes ofhuman bens6Henes generally
ItiA equally true that the Bible Cause has many
warm friends aud jealous supporters, and
there iI abundant evidence that this soil will
Justify cultivation, snd will ia time, bear good
fruit and much Of il.
1t will be remembered BY most Of our bible
friends that at the recent anniversary Of the
American Bible Society, measures we're adopt.
ed having in view the re-exploration Of our en-
tire country fcr the supply OfiIs destitute mass
ss. No one acquainted with the wants and
condition Of our home population, can for q
moment doubt either the praetieability or ben
e6cenee Of such scheme. 1t commends itself
alike to the patriot. the philanthrOpist, and the
christian.
Such is the huctusting character Of our pop
ulaiOu and the rapid growth Of our county
3 growth million aud a half a year, and
half Of this number immigrants from the old
World-ihat repeated explorations are nece.sa-
ry. The fact is yet fresh 10 the memory o.
the readers of the Leader, that up cards Of
Eve hundred families were found destitute Of
the Scriptures in Cuyahoga county last year.
The destitution 10 macy other counties Of this
state has been found equally great, aud in
some Still more deplOrsble.
In effecting this work Of re-supply the
Board Of Managers at New York recommend
that the work be done mainly by auxiliary
societies themselves. For this purpose
good and efficient county agents will be
needed It's my hope and aim, with the CO.
operation Of the committees of the county Soc-
cites, to effect the thorough exploration Of ev-
cry county of nv field as soon rs possible,
for the twO.fOld purpose Of supplying the des-
titute and raising funds for this needy cause
arrangements have already been made for thi,
work 10 several counties An agent has just
commenced the exploration of Lake county. an
other is operating 10 Trumbull county and an.
other in Stark county Ashtabula. Geauga,
Columbiana and Summit counties are also pro
vided for, and the work will be commenced Al
an early day
Ihavs q word TO say to the patrons Of Oul
cause in these counties. You will bear in
mind that these county agents are not only
distributing but soliciting agents They will
find frequent cases where it will be necessary
to make grants of books, and although iti'
highly important thatthe needy at home should
be supplied, yet for the general good OF the
cause, It would be impracticable to impOveriSt
: our auxiliaries to accomplish ihis object. =
There are, in many cases, too weak already
and are, virtually, bsne6ciaries rather tha
auxliaries- They want strengthening an
fostering. and therefore it is desirable tbs
vour contributions to the Bible cause shoul
90 through the channel of the county sOciet
or their agent Pastors will also further ou
cause by co operating with him in his work
We are still needing few efficient men 70
county agents. Persons well recommended
possessing the requisite qualifications and de
string "good work" are requested to address
o the subscriber at Cleveland
g In closing this article passing acknoWledg
4 ment is due to the kindness OF the President Q
7 the C. P. & A R. R., aud to the Superinten
/ dent Of the c. & P R. r. for signal favors
t, tour cause, and for the courteous treatment W
n have ever received at their hands, and from
the conductors and managers generally W
rejoice to see the management of our thorough a
n fares entrusted to men who respect God
word, as well as who spare no pains to admin
" lister to the travellers good feeling and safety
II and we take pleasure in recommending tn
10 travelling public to such roads
II THOS- c. HARTSHORN,
). Cleveland, Oct 1876 Agent A. B.