The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1856-12-10


10 TIE Patrons Ofstic Bible Cause.
Tho undersigned has entered upon his labors
as Agent of the American Bible Society, In the
State of Ohio
| 1t is well known to the readers of the Bile
Record, and the Reports of the Parent Society,
that the system and plan Of effort introduced a
few years since in Illinois, and kept in active
operation since that period, have been attended
with the most encouraging results. Each sue
cessive year in the operations Of the cause in
that State lB1s been one Of progress, until-as
shown bythG last Annuel Report ofthc a. 3. S.
its receipts from donations the past year were
exceeded by those ofonly one other State in the
Union.
These fatering results may be partly ascrib-
cd to the efficiency and indomitablc energy of
the General Agent in that State, Rev A. Lord,
who introduced pnd has done much in sustain
ing this plan; yet we believe that they are
mainly attributable to The plan itself From
personal trial and observation CT its results, and
also upon the recommendation OF the Board of
Managers Of the Parent Society, your Agent
takes pleasure in proposing essentially the same
plan here, prcsumng that every Auxiliary Soci-
oty will cheerlully co operate with him in those
measures, which, wherever adopted, have been
attended with gratifying results.
This plan could hardly be untolded in the
brief space of newspaper column, yet it seems
desirable that all the Ministers of the Gospel
and the Executive Officers Of the Auxiliary So
cjoties, at least, should be made acquainted with
it.
| have therefore prepared pamphlet enti-
tied 'Plans and Propositions for the Promotion
the Bible Cause" giving general view Of our
mo5us opeyun6, and also Circular giving a
bird's-eye view OF the same, with copy Of
which I hope to furnish every Pastor and Aux
iliary Society upon my field.
1t will be remembered that at the recent ami
vcrsary Of the American Bible Society, measures
were adopted having in view the exploration of
our entire country for the thorough dissemination
of the Scriptures among its destitute Masses
0fcoursc, this work will have 10 be done mainly
by Auxiliary Societies, and to this end num-
Der of efficient men will bc needed to laLor as
County Agents in this State.
1t should not be forgotten, also, that funds viii
be needed to carry forward this work, both at
home and abroad Its the design, therefore,
that these County Agents should act both as
Distributing and Soliciting Agents, and that vi
eiIant eflo!ts should be put forth the present
year to raise funds in BEHALF this needy cause
A large and populous field hiss recently been
committed to my supervision, and ! take this
means to send out call for laLorers
Men of enterprise, education and pcty, can
here find a field ofgreat usefulness. A fair and
satisfactory compensation will To afforded TO
men of the right stamp possessing the above
qualifications, and we'll recommend 10 us, upon
application to the subscriber at Cleveland, either
personally or by letter.
Applicants are requested to state in their
communications the terms upon which they
would be willing to labor, the length of time
they would serve, tho Counties they would
prefer operating in; also their former occupation,
and whether they arc accustomed to address
public meetings.
The agent is expected to furnish his own oIt-
fit, (horse, buggy, &c., but his travelling expen-
SOS will be paid by the Society for which he
llbors. Ministers, under whose eye this article
may fall, will confer favor by laying it leore
any oftheir acquaintance possessed of the re-
quisite qualifications, and addressing the under
signed at Cleveland giving him the name and
postotIce address of the person or persons.
The co operation Of Pastors generally is car
ncstly solicited. Your agent has found in his
own experience that successful labor depends
very much upon the interest felt and put forth
by Pastors of Churches. And in this new field
especially. docs he need their earnest co opera
ton, without which he realizes that his labor
will be nearly if not totally in vain, and with
which he feels confident, under the Divine Lles-
sing. that no discourasements will wholly dis
heartcn him, TLos. G. HARrsnonN,
Agent A. B. s.