14 Notices.-Agents of the Miscellany. rious liberty of the children of God. yea, the absolute necessity of a reI might proceed to state many parti-vival of religion. Family visits, and culars in which the power and grace of God were most affectingly display. ed during the revival, but this would extend the narrative to an improper length. As to the general character of the work, it has been deep, solemn, and still. I have discovered very little that I could denominate visionary, or a mere work of the passions. Under convicting sinners have had clear and affecting views of their sinful and lost state by nature; of the purity, extension, and spirituality of the divine law-the justice of God in their condemnation, and the necessity of the new birth-they have generally manifested sensible opposition to the holy sovereignty of God, in having mercy on whom he will have mercy. But nearly all whom we count as the hopeful subjects of the renovating influence of the Holy Spirit cordially embrace what are generally denominated the doctrines of grace. The whole number of hopeful subjects of renewing grace during the revival is something more than 130. Of the whole number for whom we had reason to indulge a hope, I do not as yet know of a single instance of apostacy. Between 80 and 90 have joined the Congregational Church-a few, perhaps 8 or 10, have joined the Baptist Church; the remainder have not as yet made a public profession. It may further be remarked, that this work of divine grace evidently began in the church; and sinners have been converted in answer to special, believing, and persevering prayer. It is confidently believed that when the secrets of all hearts are made manifest, it will appear that a number of the members of the church were for several months previous to visible any religious excitement among the impenitent, unusually faithful, fervent, and believing in closet devotionthey evidently felt an unusual desire; meetings for inquiry were evidently owned of God, and peculiarly blessed as a means of promoting the revival. In concluding this narrative, we wish, in this public manner to express our gratitude to Mr. Goodell, the neighboring clergy, young gentlemen from Union and Hamilton Colleges, and some others from abroad, who cheerfully entered the field of labor, and aided in gathering in the harvest. Especially, above all we desire to return public thanks to Almighty God who has done great things for us, whereof we are glad, and would bless his name for ever and ever. JONATHAN HOVEY, Pastor of the Church & Congregation in Winfield. CARLISLE, JANUARY 17. Since this number was first published the prospects of the establishment have become much more flattering. The editors sincerely thank the religious public for the unanimous support they have already received. Yet comparatively few are circulated through this county. We ask the interferance of our friends in obtain ing subscribers. We can supply yet, about 50 individuals with the present volume; and it is our desire that they should be immediately called for. We shall print the remaining five numbers which run short, as soon as possible. This will greatly augment the expences of the publication. All that we request of our patrons, is a strict compliance with our terms. For the convenience of our patrons who live at a distance, the following Conditions of Publication.-Summary. gentlemen are authorized to receive any money, communications or subscriptions for this paper: AGENTS. Rev. Mr. Elliott, Mercersburg. Westmoreland county, Pa. CONDITIONS. The RELIGIOUS MISCELLANY, is published every Friday, at Two Dollars per annum, payable HALF YEARLY in advance. No subscription taken for a shorter time than six months-nor paper discontinued till arrearages are paid. Unless notice is given at the end of the term subscribed for, it will be considered a new engagement. Every tenth copy allowed to efficicient and responsible agents. A title page and index will be given at the close of each volume. **Letters to the EDITORS must be post paid. The Treasurer of the American Bible Society acknowledges the receipt of $4620,88, in the month of November. The issues from the depository during the same month were; Bibles, 4896; Testaments, 3607. The Treasurer of the A. B. C. F. M. acknowledges the receipt of $4,408,91 from October 13th, to November 12th inclusive. The Agent of the New England Tract Society, acknowledges the receipt of $419,49 from October 10, to November 20, 1822. After a Sermon preached in Parkstreet Meeting-House, Boston, on the 24th of Nov. before the Fatherless 15 and Widows' Society, by the Rev. Sereno E. Dwight, a collection amounting to $242,88, besides a gold ring was taken up. In the year 1812, a Theological Seof Virginia, and until the death of the minary was established by the Synod late Dr. Hoge, was under his care. Its operations were suspended at his death. The Synod of Virginia have now relinquished it to the Synod of Hanover, by whom the Seminary has been re-organized, and the Rev. Dr. Rice of Richmond, has been chosen Professor. The statement that this gentleman has accepted the Presidency of Nassau Hall, is incorrect. The Richmond Visitor states that he has been dangerously ill, and presumes that he has not yet formed a determination on the subject. A Bible Society was formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 28th of Oct. by members of several denominations, and entitled the Auxiliary Bible Society of Ross county. A meeting of the Society for the relief of the Insane, was held in Hartford on the 3d inst. it was voted unanimously, that the Retreat of the Insane should be established in that city. In the Mission College at Serampore, between 30 and 40 who are the children of converted parents, are receiving instruction; two students are members of the church, and four under serious impressions. The Native sisters of the church at this place are about 60 in number, and hold prayer meetings from house to house. The prospects of the missions are favorable both in Calcutta and Serampore. Native preachers are uncommonly active. In each of the following languages, viz. Sungscrit, Bengalee, Orisa and Mahratta, the Bible forms five vol umes, octavo. The 3d following articles are taken. from an English work entitled the Investigator. 이 London Orphan Asylum.-The 6th anniversary dinner of the friends and supporters of this institution, was held on Thursday, May 10, at the City of London Tavern; H. R. H. the Duke of Sussex in the chair, who entered at some length into the details of the institution. The principal object now was to raise £10,000 to commence the building, which is estimated would cost £15,000. This building was to contain 300 children of whom 200 were to be boys. There are at present in the establishment 110 children. The usual toasts were subsequently given; and previously to retiring, his royal highness announced that a subscription had been raised, in the course of the evening, to the amount of £1,470. pe Advantages of Education.-Rev'd. Dr. Waugh, enlarging lately at a public Sunday school meeting on the blessings of education, and turning to his native country, Scotland for proof, related to his auditors the following anecdote: As a board-day at the nitentiary, at mill-bank, the food of the prisoners was discussed, and it was proposed to give Scotch broth thrice a week. Some of the governors were not aware what sort of soup barley made, and desired to taste a specimen before they sanctioned the measure. One of the officers was accordingly directed to go to the wards, and bring a Scotch woman, competent to the culinary task, to perform it in the kitehen. After long delay, the board fancying the broth was being made all the while, the fellow returned and told their honors that there was no Scotch woman in the house! the French Clergy-It is calculated that there are at present in France 2649 curates, 22,244 temporary curates, 5301 vicars, 4462 regular priests, 373 almoners of colleges and hospitals. The number of priests regularly officiating, including those who do not receive pay from the treasury, amounts to 36,185.-1361 French priests died in the year 1819: and in the same year there were 1401 ordinations. There are 106 female congregations, possessing altogether 1721 establishments, which contain 11,752 sisters. It is estimated that these charitable women administer relief to nearly 69,000 sick persons, and gratuitously instruct 63,000 persons. The young men in Philadelphia have formed a missionary society, for the purpose of affording instruction to the poor and miserable in the suburbs of that city. ADDRESS TO THE RELIGIOUS MISCELLANY. Hail! thou long expected stranger, Breathing star of Zion's joy; Beaming bright, secure from danger, Long may love thy page employ. Guest thrice welcome in our border, If thy columns bright appear, Welcome thou to each believer,' If thy voice proclaim afar, Christ the bright and Morning Star. Long may lucid rays effulgent, Shine from thee o'er great and small; RE-PRINTED BY FLEMING AND GEDDES, North Hanover-Street. CARLISLE. K. No. 2. Religions Miscellany. “Say ye to the daughter of Zion, behold, thy salvation cometh.” MISSIONARY INTELLIGENCE. PALESTINE MISSION. It is, perhaps, not known to many of our readers, that one of the members of this mission, Mr. Parsons, has been removed from his important labors by death. By this occurrence, the Board experienced a great loss. However, we are rejoiced to observe, that another gentleman is engaged in a course of preparatory studies, in order to embark in the duties of this mission. We are unable to present our readers with all the news in our possession, in detail; we can only give at present, what follows, in relation to this mission. The following extract from Mr. Fisk's letter, is truly interesting. It shews the desception which the Jews are held under at present. The letter was written in March. The following extract is the substance of an interview with a young Jew "a native of Salonica, a place famous for the number of its Jewish inhabitants." Mr. Fisk observes: We have often read the Scriptures together. After reading the account of Philip and the Eunuch, I enquired whether any such thing as baptism, is known among the Jews. He said that in ancient times, when a stranger embraced the Jewish religion, he, and his Vol. I. wife and children, were all baptised. The ceremony was performed by sprinkling or pouring a cup of water on the head; and this was done seven times. Now foreigners never embrace the Jewish religion; and if they I should, he does not think they would be baptised. I do not yet know what other Jews would say on this subject. We read Psalm xvi, and I asked him what the Jews understand by Sheol, the word used, verse 10th, for hell. in the place of future punishments He says they believe that, there are seven habitations. The first, and most tolerable, is Gehenna, the second Sheol, the third Abadyon, &c. One day I inquired, "What do you Jews believe and expect. concerning the Messiah?" He replied, "That he will come, though we know not when, some say after 200 years, and that he will be a great prophet, and a great king." I then stated to him what we believe concerning Jesus, his divinity, his atonement, the apostacy and depravity of man, and the way of salvation; to all which he listened with attention, but made no reply. Another day, we read Isaiah liii, in Hebrew and Italian. I asked whose sufferings were there described. He said he did not know. I then explained it as referring to Christ, and told him, after enlarging considerably on the love of the Lord Jesus, that the Jews, according to their own belief, have no Saviour to bear their iniquity, and exhorted him to examine that chapter very carefully. He listened, but made me no answer. One day we read Genesis xlix, 10, and I inquired what the Jews supposed was meant by Shiloh. He replied, "th 18 Extract from Mr. Fisk's Letter. Messiah." Then,' said I, 'the Messiah must be already come, for your sceptre departed centuries ago. You have no king, no kingdom, no government." "You speak truly," said he. "The Rabbins, however, say there is a place where the sceptre still remains in the hands of the Jews."* "But where is that place?" "Who knows," said he, "but it may be, as some say, in America, beyond Mexico, where there is a river of stones, that run a long, as water does, in other rivers, except on Saturday, when the river stands still." I assured him that there is neither a river of stone, nor a kingdom of Jews, in America. He then said, "Some say it is beyond Mecca," "But," said I, "travellers have been through all that country, and there is no such river, and no such people there." "The Rabbins say there is such a country," said he, "but who knows any thing about it." "It is easy to explain the matter," said I, "The Messiah came 1800 years ago, and your fathers rejected him, and you persist in their course of unbelief; for though the evidence from your own prophets is clear, and abun *I presume the confused idea which is here expressed, respecting a kingdom of Jews, is derived from the story which Basnage relates in his history of the Jews, B. 7, ch. 1. It seems that the Jews, in order to prove that the sceptre is not departed from Judah, invented, many centuries ago, many fabulous stories respecting a kingdom called Cozar, situated in Tartary, and inhabited by the descendants of Togermah, the grandson of Japheth. In this country, there were said to be many Jews and that finally the king, after trying all other religions, embraced Judaisin, and his people followed his example. The difficulty however is, that nobody has ever been able to find this kingdom, or ascertain where it may be found. dant, you refuse to believe." He replied, "that is true. I have been reading the Testament you gave me, with another Jew, and told him that the transactions which we read, were a fulfilment of what Isaiah and the other prophets had predicted; whereas we had been waiting 1800 years for this fulfilment, and waiting in vain." He said, "I am myself willing to believe, but my relatives and friends are all Jews, and they will oppose me." I then urged upon him the value of truth, in preference to every thing. else, and the necessity of seeking for it diligently, and embracing it boldly, wherever found, and whatever might be the consequences.-We have read together the second chapter of Acts, several chapters in Hebrew, and some other parts of Scripture. In our last interview, he told me he was very sorry I was going away, and hoped I should return here again. Mr. Fisk closes his letter, from which the above is extracted, by noticing several things, interesting both to the Christian and the historian. While here, (at Alexandria,) I have distributed 130 different tracts, in six different languages, a few missionary pamphlets, 20 numbers of the Boston Recorder, and 18 Bibles, Testaments and Psalters. The population of Alexandria, is estimated, by those with whom I conversed, to be from 10 to 15,000. The great body of the people, are Arabs. It has given me great satisfaction to be able to preach the gospel, argue from the Scriptures, and circulate the written word of God, in this city, where some of the most eminent primitive Christians lived. Cario, March19. I close my letter to forward it to the care of Mr. Temple, at Malta. A letter from Dr. Naudi, which I received ten days ago, informed that he had, that moment, |