66 BOOKS.-A. Tompkins has published during the past year, "Rose of Sharon for 1853," by Mrs. C. M. Sawyer; "Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou," by his son, M. M. Ballou; "Menoir and Writings of Mrs. Julia H. Scott," by Mrs. C. M. Sawyer; " Sermons on the Beatitudes," by Rev. E. H. Chapin, A.M.; “Juvenile Annual," by Mrs. Caroline A. Soule; a large, life-like, full-length portrait of the late Rev. Hosea Ballou ; and the "Universalist Companion and Register" for 1853. J. M. Usher, has published during the past year, "Convention Sermons," preached at the U. S. Convention in 1852, with portraits of the 12 preachers; "Lilly of the Valley," for 1853, by Miss E. Doten, and three numbers of the "Universalist Pulpit," and "Witnesses to the Truth," being selections from the writings of various authors, not avowed believers in Universalism, who have uttered its sentiments in their productions, by Rev. J. W. Hanson. He has also republished H. Ballou's Eleven Sermons, and the Universalist Book of Reference New Societies.-Natick, No. Fairhaven, Westfield, 3. Total, 153. New Meeting-houses.-Natick, Brewster, Lawrence, Woodstock, 4. Total, 148. .Hingham. Hewitt, E.... Abington. Rorbury. Charlestown. .....So. Orange. ...........Dudley. Chicopee. Hewitt, S. C........ Cambridgeport. ...Hanson. Townsend. Hill, G.......... West Cambridge. .Boston. Hodgdon, N. C.....South Dedham. ..Annisquam. Jewell, Henry. Case, A....... Clark, S... Cleverly, A. P. Cobb, S Coffin, E. W. Cook, Z.... Cravens,C North Attleboro' Killam, R. L.... King, T. S.. Damon, C. South Boston. Knapen, D..... Daggett, L.W.....North Attleboro'. Davenport, J. E... West Amesbury. Davis, B H. Dean, W. W. Fall River. Leonard, C. H.. Livermore, D. P... Weymouth. ........ Saugus. Parker, J. N...... South Weymouth. Van Campen, H.....New Bedford. Plumb, D. H...... ...... Gloucester.Walcott, Luther..... .Chicopee. Paige, L. R..... .......... Holliston. .....Salisbury. Cambridgeport. Tyler, A.. Usher, J. M....... Partridge, E. ....... Natick. Pope, R. S. Hyannis. Proctor, G. Billerica Danvers. Webster, C.H............ Chicopee. Sanger, G. J. Essex. Lynn. .Lowell. Roxbury. DEATH.-Rev. Edward Turner, formerly an eminent preacher in our denomination, but latterly connected with the Unitarians, died during the past year, aged 76 years. SUMMARY.-One State Convention, 1 State Sunday School, and 1 State Missionary Society, (the latter has auxilliaries,) 6 Associations, 5 Periodicals besides 4 Annuals, 153 Societies, 148 Meeting-houses, and 125 Preachers. RHODE ISLAND. STATE CONVENTION meets on the third Wednesday and Thursday in May. Rev. J. Boyden, Jr. Woonsocket, St. Clerk. The R. I. Tract Society meets with the Convention. Societies, 10. Meeting-houses, 5. SUMMARY--One State Convention, a State Tract Society, 10 Societies, 5 Meeting-houses, and 5 Preachers. CONNECTICUT. STATE CONVENTION meets on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday in August. Rev. W. A. Stickney, Cromwell, St. Clerk. The State Missionary Society lately organized for legal incorporation, employs Rev. A. Norwood, of Salisbury, Mass., as general Agent and Missionary. The S. School Association meets with the Convention. Rev. J. J. Twiss, Stafford, Cor. Secretary. ASSOCIATIONS.-1. Hartford meets on the first Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. W. A. Stickney, Cromwell, St. Clerk. 2. Quinebaug meets on the third Wednesday in June. Rev. J. W. Dennis, New London, St. Clerk. 3. Southern meets on the third Wednesday and Thursday in May. Br. H. Glover, Bridgeport, St. Clerk. New Societies.-None. Total, 31. New Meeting-houses.--None. Total, 24. SUMMARY.-One State Convention, 1 State Missionary Society, 3 Associations, beside a Sunday School Association, 31 Societies, 24 Meeting-houses, and 13 Preachers. NEW YORK. STATE CONVENTION meets on the fourth Tuesday in August. Rev. H. L. Hayward, Genoa, St. Clerk. State Educational Society meets with State Convention. Rev. T.J. Sawyer, President; Br.Geo. E. Baker, Williamsburg, Secretary; Rev. Eben Francis, Treasurer, and General Agent. The Universalist Relief Fund, for the relief of aged and disabled preachers, and the widows and orphans of deceased preachers, was constituted by the late Col. C. Harsen's donation of $6,000. Dr. J. Harsen, A. Chichester, New York, and S. Van Schaack, Albany, Trustees. ASSOCIATIONS. -1. Central meets on the first Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. J. Potter, E. Hamilton, St. Clerk. 2 Niagara meets on the first Wednesday and Thursday in June. 3. Cayuga meets on the last Wednesday and Thursday in May. Rev. J. W. McMaster, Kellogsville, St. Clerk. 4. Buffalo meets on the second Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. J. B. Sax, West Aurora, St. Clerk. 5. Mohawk River meets on the second Wednesday and Thursday in June. Br. J. W. Heald, Frankfort, St. Clerk. 6. Ontario meets on the secoud Wednesday and Thursday in June. Br. D. Kenyon, St. Clerk. 7. Genesee meets on the third Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. St. Clerk. 8. Black River meets on the third Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. P. Morse, Henderson, St. Clerk. 9. St. Lawrence meets on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. G. Swan, Richville, St, Clerk. 10. Otsego meets on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday in June. Br. A. S. Gardner, Page's Corners, Standing Clerk. 11. Alleghany meets on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. J. Whitney, Rushford, St. Clerk. 12. Steuben meets on the third Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. A. Upson, Stevens Mills, St. Clerk. 13. Chautauque meets on the first Wednesday and Thursday in June. Rev. B. Hunt, Sherman, St. Clerk. 14. Chenango meets on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday in May. Br. R. L. Lamb, Columbus, St. Clerk. 15. Hudson River meets on the first Wednesday and Thursday in May. Br H. S. Barnes, Troy, St. Clerk 16. New York meets by appointment of the St. Clerk. Missionary Societies in the New York, and Mohawk River Associat.ons. SCHOOLS.-The Clinton Liberal Institute, near Utica, has been enlarged by a new, spacious building for the Female Department. Paul A. Towne, Teacher of Languages and Higher Mathematics; A. G. Gaines, A.B., Teacher of Natural Sciences and Higher English; and Edwin R. Keene, Teacher of Common English. Miss L.M. Barker, Principal of the Female Department, and Teacher of English branches; Miss Mary S. Bacon, Mathematics; Miss A. Churchill, Latin, German, and French; Misses M. W. and G. Newton, and C. L. Barker, Music; Miss E. M. Hurd, Drawing and Painting. PERIODICALS.-1. “Christian Ambassador," large folio, published every Saturday, in New York and Auburn, at $2 a year in advance, by the Universalist Paper and Book Establishment, Rev. J. M. Austin, Auburn, Editor. The profits are devoted to a redemption of the stock, after which it is to be the property of the State Convention. 2. "The Young Christian" is a very neat and cheap monthly. published in New York, by the Paper and Book Establishment, at 25 cents a year in advance, Br. G. L. Demarest, Editor. It is intended principally for Sunday Schools. A Tompkins, Boston, V. Kenyon, Auburn, and H. Lyon, New York, Agents. 3. "The Missionary," a n at Monthly of four pages quarto, is published by the New York Missionary Association, at four copies per annum, for $1, or 100 copies for $20. Books. "Aspects of City Life, a series of Lectures, by Rev. E. H. Chapin; published by the Universalist Paper and Book Establishment. NEW SOCIETIES.-Stockton, 6th in New York City, No. Brookfield, Clifton Springs, Argusville, 5. Total, 215. NEW MEETING-HOUSES.-Rushville, Clifton Springs, Branchport, Argusville, Watertown, Farmersville, 6. Total 172. P. O. ADDRESS. | PREACHERS. ..... PREACHERS. Balch, W. S.. Barber, W. N P. O. ADDRESS. ..Scipio. Hawes, L. M....Braman's Corners. ....Geneva. Hayward, H. L.... ...... Carroll. ... •Newport. Hicks, J. D. Cooperstown. Hillyer, S.J..... Genoa. .Oxford. .St. Johnsville. North Salem. .Parma Centre. ...Lockport. Hiscock, J....... New York. Hunt, B.... Brayton, J. J.......Clifton Springs. Watertown. ....Little Falls. ..Sherman. ..(Disabled.) Schenectady. Middleport. Boughton, H. Bowen. A........ Seio. Brayton, O. F.. Erieville. Brooks, G.... Athol. King, W. W. .Poughkeepsie. Clinton. Brown, N.... ...Howlet Hill. Ludaking, C.............. New York. Bruce, A. W Poolville. Lyon, H... ....New York. ..... Woodhull. McLean. Kelloggsville. .Churchville. Bullard, W.... Clark, U....................... Davies, Joshua.. Francis, E.. Goodrich, J. T. Grosh, A. B..... .....New York. ..Beaver Dam. McMaster, J. W....... Nye, H. R.. .Frankfort. Paine, L... .... New York. ..Potsdam. Richardson, J. K. ....Perry. ...Auburn. . Rochester. .Henderson. .Brooklyn. Charlotte Centre. ... · (Travelling.) | || Shaver W. Gowdy, G. S... Skinner, D.... Hall, B... Gouverneur. Smith, T. J.... Hallock, B. B.................................. Oswego. . Brownville. Willink. .(Unknown). (Unknown.). Upper Lisle. Binghamton Lakeville. .New York. Dexter. West Aurora. Cuba. Stockbridge. New Berlin. ....Massena.. ... ..Cowlesville. ......Utica. Louisville. .....Newark. New York. |