On the one hand, we see a boldness in vice; what civil authority could once do for the outward respect of the Sabbath, for the suppression of intemperance, and for holding in check other vices, it now fails to do. Moral influence is the principal barrier that can be reared-so that our only hope, under God, is in the firm, united, descisive efforts of the friends of God and good order.

On the other hand, we see this moral influence in the community strengthening. The progress of intemperance which once seemed beyond control, is beginning to receive a check. In many places the important discovery has been made, by actual experiment, that union and decision, among the virtuous part of community, in discountenancing the use of ar dent spirits, is effectual to check its progsess--to guard the rising generation against it--and to diminish, very greatly, its numerous attendant evils. To the profanation of the Sabbath, also, the public mind is awaking. And though many bid defiance, the strength and influence of society, if aroused and combined, is yet sufficiently wholesome and powerful for the mastery. We rejoice to see this beginning to manifest itself. The conflict may be long and mighty, but union and effort, on the part of the good, are sure to prevail. We rejoice to see the line of demarkation between truth and error, virtue and vice, the friends and the enemies of the gospel, growing plainer and broader. It is one of the interesting signs of the times, that vice and error, in their bold advances, are exciting those on the Lord's side to pray. er, and new zeal, and such systematic effort, as must succeed, if faithfully prosecuted-because supported by the word of God.

Our churches and congregations generally were never more united and prosperous. Things not meant for good are evidently working for good. The attendance on public worship--the disposition to build up and support the institutions of the gospel--the increasing interest taken in the various benevolent operations of the day--the distribution of Bibles and Tracts--are so many proofs that God is in the midst of us, and will be our defence.

With gratitude to the great Head of the church, we recognize a growing affection not only among the individual members, but among the churches, and the ministers. A strong bond of union is felt-a coincidence of feeling, and sentiment, and effort is increasing—and we trust the time is not far distant, when these churches shall feel such a common interest, and our Domestic Missionary Society shall not want the means to furnish every feeble congregation with the stated ministration of the gospel. That Society is doing what it can--the good it is doing cannot be told till the great day.

The rapidly growing interest in Sabbath Schools and Bible Classes, those mighty engines of good to the rising generation and to the kingdom of Christ, presents a cheering prospect. Here wisdom is laying her founda. tions, and hewing out her seven pillars for a glorious superstructure. These means God is blessing for the revival of his work--for the right training of our youth, and for bringing many of them into his service and kingdom.

The Monthly Concert of Prayer is generally attended with increasing interest-which is no inconsiderable omen of good to the missionary enterprize. The formation of Bible, Tract, Education, and Missionary Associations-the various and multiplied contributions for increasing the light at home, and diffusing it abroad through the earth, tell what is embodied in our churches.

Revivals of religion, the year past, have been multiplied. Throughout Litchfield North Association “God has poured out of his Spirit." In several of the congregations, the work has been great. Hundreds have found mercy. The churches have put on their beautiful garments. Love, peace, -joy in the Holy Ghost-mark their intercourse--and show forth the power of godliness.

In Litchfield South, many of the churches are cheered with the returning presence of God, and the conversion of sinners to Christ. In Middlesex Association, seven churches have been blessed with special revival. In Hartford North, the spirit has been shed copiously on eight of the churches, and more than four hundred have already been added to their number. Five churches have extensively shared in the same blessing in Hartford South. Four, to considerable extent, in Fairfield East. One, eminently, in Fairfield West. Several in New-Haven East. And in all the District Associations, more or less of the churches have rejoiced in the special work of the Holy Spirit. In many of them the work is at this time in its most interesting progress. Who can tell the joy in the presence of the angels of God over these churches! An accession has been made to the kingdom of his Son, and to the glory of his grace, which we would humbly, and thankfully acknowledge!

The Report from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church is highly gratifying. The extensive revivals at the South and West form a memorable era in their history. We hope they are but the beginning of a glorious day. We have watched their progress with interest. They present an animating prospect of the future glory of Christ. They take hold on the millennium-by sanctifying the talents and influence of those rising seminaries of learing, and raising up many to make glad the wilderness.

From the churches in Massachusetts we have the most gratifying intelligence. The God of their forefathers is in the midst of them by his Holy Spirit. Revivals--such as awaken the fear and enmity of error-have been multiplied. Boston is a favoured city. Piety and truth are taking deep root. All its evangelical churches have the blessing of the Holy Spirit-and power and influence there, and in the vicinity—are finding their proper channels. In Berkshire County, revivals have been extensive, powerful, and of a most interesting character. It is also pleasant to learn, that the decisive efforts, which are made against the use of ardent spirits, are fast elevating the tone of morality.

No Report has been received from Rhode-Island.

From New-Hampshire and Vermont, though called to sympathize with our brethren there over the many waste places--the feeble congregations,

and the prevalence of irreligion, we receive such intelligence, as calls for gratitude to God. There too the people of God and the lovers of good order are systematizing, and concentrating their efforts to resist the deadly sin of intemperance, to assert the sanctity of the Sabbath, and to train the ris ing generation in the knowledge of the Bible. And there too the Holy Ghost has shed his influence in copious measures, beautifying their churches, and sanctifying the heart and talent of their Colleges and Academies-that their waste places may be furnished with preachers of righteousness.

The revivals in the Colleges are worthy of special notice--Yale--AmherstWilliams-Dartmouth--Middlebury-Burlington--Union-and Athens, have been blessed with revivals-the consequence of which must be highly propitious to the kingdom of Christ.

We have cause to thank God, and take courage. Few years have been marked with such signal tokens of good to Zion. In the midst of us, and on all sides, God's glorious building has been rising. Many-many a lively stone has been added, to the praise of the riches of his grace.

We are reminded of the little time we have to labour in this good cause, by the death of several of our venerable fathers, and beloved brethren, during the year now past-soon shall we be numbered with them. But while we live, it shall be for Christ-to him—his church—our toils and cares be given.

No. IV.

Report of Delegates to Foreign Bodies.

To the Moderator of the General Association of Connecticut, to be convened at Stratford, on the third Tuesday in June, 1827.

REV. AND DEAR SIR,

I attended the General Association of New Hampshire, according to appointment, in September, 1826, as delegate from your body,— was kindly received in that capacity, and was cheered with the hopeful prospect that the deliberations and the religious exercises of that occasion would contribute in no small degree to edify the church and multiply the trophies of divine grace.

Wishing you grace, mercy, and peace, I subscribe myself yours in the fellowship of the gospel, EPAPHRAS GOODMAN.

Torringford, June 16th, 1827.

Report of Delegate to the General Assembly.

COVENTRY, June 6th, 1827.

To the Moderator of the General Association of Connecticut. REVEREND SIR,

Your Delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Reports, that in compliance with the appointment of the Association he attended the recent sessions of the Assembly, was cordially received, hospita. bly entertained, and highly gratified with assurances afforded of the extensive and increasing usefulness of that ecclesiastical body.

Yours respectfully,

GEORGE A. CALHOUN,

DEAR SIR,

Report of the Delegate to Vermont.

HEBRON, June 1st, 1827.

Moderator of the General Association Connecticut.

According to appointment, I met the Convention of Ministers last September, at Castleton, Vermont,— -was very cordially received,—and very kindly treated. A spirit of love and friendship appeared in the Convention, and many of the churches represented, were in a flourishing state. Evangelical piety is evidently increasing in the State of Vermont, and many devoted servants of Christ are over the churches.

Praying that the Spirit of God may guide the deliberations of the Association at their present session, I subscribe myself,

Respectfully yours,

LYMAN STRONG.

No. V.

Report of the Joint Committee of the General Assembly and General Association.

The Committee appointed by the General Association of Connecticut, to confer with a Committee appointed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, on that part of their communication which respects the terms of intercourse, between the General Assembly and the General Association, present the inclosed paper as containing the result of such conference, which is respectfully submitted to this Association.

Stratford, June 19, 1827.

DANIEL SMITH,
NATHANIEL HEWIT.

NEW-YORK CITY, August 1st, 1826,
11 o'clock, A. M.

The Committee appointed by the General Assembly to meet a Committee of the General Association of Connecticut, in case they shall be pleased to appoint one,-for the purpose of conferring on the grievance of which the Presbytery of Philadelphia complain, in relation to the ordination of Mr. John Chambers, by the Association of the Western District of New-Haven County; and of inquiring whether any, and if any, what further articles or alteration of the present terms of intercourse between the Presbyterin Church in the United States, and the members of the Congregational Churches in Connecticut, may be expedient for the better promotion of the purity, peace, and christian discipline of the churches connected with the two bodies-met at the house of the Rev. Dr. Thomas McAuley, in the City of New-York.

Present-Of the Committee on the part of the General Association of ConnecticutRev. DANIEL SMITH,

NATHANIEL HEWIT.

Absent-Rev. AARON DUTTON.

And of the Committee on the part of the General Assembly,

Rev. Dr. SAMUEL MILLER,

Dr. JOHN MCDOWELL,

Dr. THOMAS MCAULEY.

Mr. SMITH was appointed Chairman of the joint Committee, and Dr. MCDOWELL was appointed Clerk.

The Committee commenced their business with prayer by the chairman. The commission and instructions of the two Committees were read.

From the commission and instructions of the Committee from the General Association of Connecticut, it appeared that they had no power to do any thing in relation to the case of the ordination of Mr. Chambers; but that they were appointed only on that part of the communication, which respects the terms of intercourse between the General Assembly, and the General Association of Connecticut.

After mature deliberation, it was unanimously Resolved, that the two following rules, be proposed to the General Assembly and the General Association of Connecticut-for the future regulation of their intercourse with each other-viz :

I. That it shall be deemed irregular and unfriendly for any Presbytery or Association within the bounds of the corresponding churches, to receive any candidate for licensure, licentiate, or ordained minister, into connexion with either, without regular testimonials, and a regular dismission from the Presbytery or Association from which the said candidate, licentiate, or minister may come.

II. That the delegates commissioned respectively by the corresponding churches to attend the highest Body of each, be hereafter empowered, agreeably to the original plan of correspondence between the churches, to sit and deliberate only, but not to vote.

Resolved, That the above proceedings of the joint Committee, be signed by the Chairman and Clerk, and be laid before the General Assembly, and the General Association of Connecticut.

Concluded with prayer by Dr. Miller.

JOHN MCDOWELL, Clerk.

DANIEL SMITH, Chairman.

No. VI.

Report of the Committee on the Everest Fund.

To the General Association of Connecticut, to be convened at Stratford, on the third Tuesday of June inst. The Committee of the Everest Fund present the following annual REPORT:

Since the last Report, the Treasurer of the Committee has received from the Executor of Dr. Everest's Will, the sum of 50 dollars, in addition to the principal of the Fund, which makes the present amount to be 3958 dollars.