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Rhode Island Sunday School Union.

From the fourteenth annual report of the Rhode Island Sunday School Union, we learn that the number of schools, of all denominations, connected with that society, in actual operation during the whole or a part of the year, was about 190. Connected with these schools were not far from 12,000 scholars,-the same number as reported last year,-1400 teachers, and from 20,000 to 25,000 volumes. Seventyfive teachers and two hundred and eighteen scholars were hopefully converted. Seven new schools were established in districts where none ever existed before, and five others, which had been closed for several years, were reopened. Among the scholars in one of the new schools, says the report, "are eight young ladies who were able to read only in No. 1, when we commenced; they can now read the Testament well. Neither hail, rain nor snow has prevented our meetings."

Connected with the school in Apponaug, Warwick,seven teachers and five scholars became hopefully pious,and others are serious. “It is a fact,” says the report, "worthy of notice,that during the revival which has recently commenced in this place, many young persons under the age of eighteen years, have embraced the truth understandingly, as we have reason to believe. Of these persons, I do not recollect a single individual but who is now, or has been a member of this Sabbath school, or the one on the plain near this place. But while these have seemed readily to embrace the truth, their associates, especially young men, who have steadily and perseveringly refused to attend the Sabbath school, have looked on but to ridicule and scorn."

A little girl, connected with the infant school of Zion Church, Newport, has been the means of persuading an aged relative to attend divine worship, and the truth preached has been blessed to the hopeful conversion of his soul.

WILLIAM EDWARD G.

In the report of the infant school connected with the Fourth Baptist Church, Providence, is an interesting account of William Edward G-, one of the members of that department:

"The little fellow is one of our most regular scholars, always in his seat, and that too in good season. He always has his lesson well committed, and always appears interested. Last summer he expected to go to New York to spend a few weeks. The Sabbath before his intended departure, he came to the school bringing another little boy to take his place, as he said. This substitute proved to be a very regular and attentive scholar. William, however, did not go to New York, as

he expected, so that we have had him in the school the whole year, with the exception of two Sabbaths, when he was kept at home with an hurt in his foot. And here again William's characteristic zeal displayed itself. His foot having been injured so that he could not wear his shoe, he staid at home as patiently as he could for two Sabbaths. When the third came, he fastened on his shoe as well as he was able, and hobbled along to Sabbath school, and took his accustomed seat with an air of much satisfaction. One other incident respecting William, before we dismiss him. The superintendent of the infant department had been urging upon the scholars to exert themselves to bring in more scholars. Ever ready for any good work, he soon found a little boy who did not go to any Sabbath school, because his parents had not consented. William undertook to obtain their consent, and so perseveringly did he apply himself to the work, week after week, that they finally consented in self-defence; and the seal of William's missionary efforts became one of our most regular attendants, and a very good scholar."

"Two little girls, one about two years old, and the other not much older, were desirous of attending our school, but the parents thinking them too young, did not feel willing to let them come. The children, however, were so importunate in their requests, that the parents concluded to let them go once, thinking they would be satisfied with one visit, and not want to go again. So far from this being the case, however, the children were so well pleased with their reception, that the parents were compelled by their solicitation, to let them continue, and they were as constant during the season, as the weather would permit. This is beginning early, but it is beginning well. Several of our children are known to begin as early as Thursday, to get their clothes, &c., ready for the Sabbath, leaving nothing by the way of preparation for the Sabbath, till the day comes. A profitable hint for many older persons."

Notices of New Publications by the Society.

HYMNS ON CARDS. Seventy-two cards with a hymn adapted to the young, and a picture on each. One cent a piece. Also in sheets at a less price.

JUVENILE MUSIC.

Furnished for this work by LowELL MASON, Professor in the
Boston Academy of Music.

HYMN. They tell me that beyond the seas.

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They never hear the Savior's name, Or of his dy-ing love; They

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The Forest Flower; or, Motives to Content.

A FABLE.

"What do I here?" exclaimed a pale-faced flower one day, after having been contrasting her own situation with others more favored. “Here I am, enclosed in this forest, surrounded so closely with shrubbery that the sun can hardly look through; one tall tree after another lifts its head above me, and spreading its long arms, waves in proud grandeur; while I, an humble, lowly flower, can hardly catch a glimpse of the blue sky, or inhale one zephyr which has not first swept the faces of my tall companions. Day after day must I remain here, where no sound breaks the awful stillness, save the distant axe of the wood-cutter, the far off dash of the waterfall, and the loud voices of the winds, as they haste in their circuits. Now and then a timid bird pours her little soul in song; but how seldom do I see the face of man!

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Indeed, what do I here? I must ever remain unnoticed, unpraised; I must ever be a pale, useless flower, if I stay here. This little plot is all I can call my own. I have no room to expand; no opportunity to display myself. Would I were on the banks of some noble stream, where I could be fanned with fresh breezes from its bosom; where I could enjoy the open sky and the full beam of the summer sun! Then could I smile all the day long, and behold my fair face in the mirror below; then should I be far happier than now. Or would that some florist would transplant me into his garden, and tender me the sympathies of humanity. I should certainly repay his care by my increased loveliness. I see not why I may not bloom as fair and hold as high a rank as many flowers already there. Indeed, lowly as I am, I do not think I should disgrace the flower-pot of the fairest maiden. All my neglect arises, doubtless, from my seclusion. Were I once carried from my native woods, and introduced into the society of popular flowers, my merits would be known and appreciated. Who can be content to move always in the same humble sphere? I am tired of this confinement; tired of this solitude; tired of being so unknown, so useless."

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