den the heart of every reader | ty in originating and organizing who feels a desire for the en- liberal institutions, than in findlargement of the kingdom of ing the means to execute their the Redeemer,-of him whose charitable intentions. A numcoming to bless the world was ber of small societies, within the announced to certain sages by narrow sphere in which they the appearance of a "star in act, may do more good, wipe the East." The Editor would from the eye of distress more gladly enrich the pages of this tears, and diffuse more moral Magazine with the whole of the instruction, than can possibly be Sermon, but its length renders it done by any general institution. unsuitable for insertion in a work I am led to these reflections by of this kind, as it cannot be all the recent formation of two Fepublished in one number. It is male Societies in this place.— now reprinting in Haatford and There are more than fifty towns will soon be ready for sale, for the in Connecticut, where similar benefit of the Missionary So-Societies would advance the inciety of Connecticut, and of the Connecticut Bible Society. The Editor feels it his duty to recommend the Discourse to his readers. They will find themselves amply compensated for the trifling sum which they must pay for it, in the pleasure which its perusal will afford them; at the same time they will have the satisfaction of contributing a mite for the benefit of two Societies, the impor-relieve the distressed, and to tance of which is very strikingly illustrated, by the information communicated in Mr. Buchanan's most excellent Sermon." THE EDITOR.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE CON

NECTICUT MAGAZINE.

terests of humanity and religion, and to excite the same spirit, I make this communication.

MARIA.

Constitution of the Hartford Female Beneficent Society.

THE name shall be the "Female Beneficent Society."

The primary and general object of the Society, shall be, to

promote knowledge, virtue and happiness, among the female part of the community.

The particular design shall be to raise funds for the benefit of the poor belonging to the City of Hartford, but relief may be extended to others if it is deemed necessary.

THE increase of liberal in- The next object shall be to stitutions in our country, for the seek out and assist such persons relief of the poor and distress- as wish for regular employment, ed of every description, and to or have been reduced by misfordisseminate sacred knowledge tune, and are prevented by diffiis a proof of the growing in-dence, or delicacy of feeling, fluence of Christian piety. To from soliciting aid.

do good and communicate is a Another object shall be to deleading feature in the character vote a part of the money conof a Christian. We find by ex-tributed to the education of perience there is more difficul- young females, who shall be

placed under the care of such serious person or persons, as will give them instruction in reading,sewing, and good housewifery, and impress them with moral and religious principles. At a proper age, the Society shall endeavor to place them in a situation to obtain a living for themselves.

a chief Manager who shall preside
at their meetings. At a meeting
where three are present, business
may be transactied.

5th, A Committee of two, who
shall meet on the week before the
meeting for choosing officers, and
examine the accounts of the Secre-
tary and Treasurer, and make re-
port to the Society.

There shall be two stated meetings in a year, viz. on the first WedEvery subscriber who shall nesday in October, and first Wedshall form a quorum. pay 25 cents per quarter, cannesday in April. Ten members be a member of the Society, and any female who will advance 15 dollars, shall be a member without any further payment.

The Officers of the Society shall be,

1st, A President, whose duty it shall be to preserve order, to propose questions named for dicussion, and to declare the decisions. She shall have the casting vote. With the advice of the managers, she may call special meetings of the Society. When the President is absent, the chief Manager presides.

2d, A Secretary, who shall keep a register of the names of the members, receive the subscriptions quarterly at her house on the third Tuesday in August, November, February and May, and pay them to the Treasurer she shall attend the meetings of the Society, and record their proceedings.

3d, A Treasurer, whose business it shall be to take charge of the monies collected for the Society, and when called upon to render an account of the funds, and of her receipts and payments. She shall pay out no money without a written order from the chief Manager.

4th. Thirteen Managers, whose business it shall be to seek out proper objects of relief for the Society. They shall have a right with the advice of the chief Manager, to draw upon the Treasurer for such sums as she shall deem necessary, and shall give account to the Society how those sums have been applied. They shall meet once a month on such days as they shall think best, and choose from among themselves

The officers are to be chosen an

nually on the first Wednesday in April. Every meeting of the Socicty shall be opened with prayer.

Any member may withdraw her name by paying what is due, and giving orders for that purpose to the Secretary.

The Society have agreed to have a sack provided, which shall be placed in a situation where each member may, if she pleases, put in at any time, clothing or other things which may be useful to the poor. This sack will be lodged at the house of the chief Manager, who with the assistance of a majority of the Managers, may dispose of the contents in such a manner as shall by them be thought best.

The Names of the Officers.
Mrs. Ruth Patten, President.
Mrs. Mary Averill, Secretary.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, Treasurer.

Mrs. Anne Hosmer, Mrs. Mary
Grew, Mrs. Esther Talcott, Mrs.
Esther M. Chester, Mrs. Bathsheba
Ely, Mrs. Lucy M. Brace, Rebecca
S. Burr, Laura Colton, Mary Ol-
cott, Ann Hosmer, Ruth Bull, Mary
Hempsted, and Dolly Babcock, Ma

nagers.

There are at present 170 subscri bers, and many more will soon be added. It is also expected, that the affluent will make use of this institution, as an organ for dispensing their more liberal charities.

the Connecticut Bible Society was instituted, agree each of them to pay at least one cent per week, to commence from the time annexed to their respective names. The money to be paid to that one of their number who shall be designated from time to time by the Treasurer of the said Society, to receive the same, and the person thus receiving it is to account with the said Treasurer once in three months for what she shall receive within that time. Present number of subscribers 152.

ORDINATION.

On Wednesday August 16, the Rev. Allen M'Lean was ordained to the pastoral care of the Church and Society in Simsbury. The Rev. Jonathan Miller made the introduc

tory prayer; the Rev. Andrew Yates preached from Acts xx. 27. "For Ihave not shunned to declare

ORDAINED at Westford, July 5th, the Rev. George Colton. Rev. land, made the introductory prayMr. Bull, a gentleman from Enger; Rev Mr Hotchkin of Greenville preached the sermon from Isaiah 2d 8h; Mr. Benedict Franklin made the consecrating prayer ;-during which, the whole council imposed hands; Mr. Kingsbury, gave the charge; Mr. Chap | man' of Burlington presented the right hand of fellowship; Mr. Fenn of Harpersfield made the conclu ding prayer; Mr. Williams of Springfield, made an address to the church; and Mr. Griswold of Hartwicke, to the people.

DIED, on the 23d of August last. Mr.LEMUEL LINCOLN, aged

31 years, one of the Publishers of this Magazine. The publi

unto you all the counsel of God."
The Rev. Doctor Perkins made the cation will in future be continu
consecrating prayer; the Rev. Ru-ed by Mr. Peter B. Gleason, the
fus Hawley gave the Charge; the surviving partner.
Rev. William F. Miller gave the

Right hand of Fellowship; and the
Rev. Noah Porter made the conclu-

ding prayer.

1809.

Donation to the Missionary Society of Connecticut.

ED.

August 14.Silas Hubbard, collected in new-settlements, $250

Constitution of the Presbyterian | with a written citation, to him

to apply to the presbytery, of be delivered, by some one of which he is a member: And the members previously appointthat presbytery, having cited ed thereto; immediately after him and his congregation as be- which, the bishop, who is to fore directed, shall proceed to preside, shall state to the conhear and issue the cause. If gregation the design of their they agree to the translation, meeting, and briefly recite the they shall release him from his proceedings of the presbytery present charge; and having relative thereto. And then, adgiven him proper testimonials, dressing himself to the minisshall require him to repair toter to be installed, shall propose that presbytery, within the bounds of which the congregation calling him lies, that the proper steps may be taken for his regular settlement in that congregation: And the presbying their call?

to him the following questions:

1. Are you now willing to take the charge of this congre gation, as their pastor, agreeably to your declaration at accept

tery to which the congregation 2. Do you conscientiously bebelongs, having received an au-lieve and declare, as far as you thenticated certificate of his re-know your own heart, that in lease, under the hand of the clerk of that presbytery, shall proceed to install him in the congregation, as soon as convenient. Provided always, that no bishop or pastor shall be translated, without his own consent previ-that, by the assistance of the ously obtained.

SECT. IV. When any minister is to be settled in a congregation, the installment, which consists in constituting a pastoral relation between him and the people of that particular church, may be performed, either by the presbytery, or by a committee appointed for that purpose, as may appear most expedient: and the following order shall be observed therein.

taking upon you this charge, you are influenced by a sincere desire to promote the glory of God, and the good of his church?

3. Do you solemnly promise,

grace of God, you will endeavfor faithfully to discharge all the duties of a pastor to this congregation; and will be careful to maintain a deportment, in all respects becoming a minister of the gospel of Christ, agreeably to your ordination engagements? To all these having received satisfactory answers, he shall propose to the people the same, or like questions, as those directed under the head of ordination; which having been also satisfactorily answered, by holding up the right hand, in testimony of assent, he shall solemnly

SECT. V. A day shall be appointed for the installment, at such time as may appear most convenient, and due notice thereof given to the congrega-pronounce and declare the said tion. minister to be regularly constiSECT. VI. When the pres-tuted the pastor of that congrebytery, or committee, shall be gation. A charge shall then be convened and constituted, on the given to both parties, as direcday appointed, a sermon shall ted in the affair of ordination;