labours conclude. Every possible effort, however, is made by the superintendent to prevent any thing like display on the part of the pupils, and to convince them of how much more importance it is, that they should pour out the genuine feelings of their souls to God, than that they should excite the admiration, or please the ears of their fellow-men.

"With several young men too conscious of their shining abilities, the superintendent has faithfully remonstrated, plainly telling them, that in their present state, he could never conscientiously recommend them as candidates for the ministry, and entreating them earnestly to pray for the subjugation of a spirit so diametrically opposite to the character and precepts of the lowly Jesus. In some instances, these exhortations have been greatly blessed to the souls of those to whom they were addressed.

"I think that I have now little to add on the subject of the Christian Capital Society's plans and operations. I may just observe, that at some of the stations the patrons have thought it desirable to act as magistrates; but that they have in every instance exercised their power with the greatest mildness, though, I should add, with uncompromising firmness.

"I ought, perhaps, also, to tell you, that adult schools are established at all the stations, with various success; in some cases the happiest effects seem to have resulted from their introduction.

"The class of persons which the society has found most generally opposed to their endeavours, and regradless of their invitations, is composed of youug unmarried men. Every proper and feasible plan has been adopted to draw these characters to the adult schools; the libraries are thrown open to them;the room in which they meet (a large room in the patron's house, set apart for this, and other similar purposes) is made as comfortable as possible; and the instructions given to them are imparted in a way cal

culated at the same time to improve and amuse them.

"There is a large Missionary field (sometimes more than one) attached to each establishment. Here the men accustomed to such employments (whether married, or unmarried), are invited to work at their leisure hours; and, they are paid for the time thus employed. Others, brought up to handicraft trades are encouraged to make, when not employed for their masters, such articles as they are capable of manufacturing, the society furnishing them with materials, and buying the produce of their labour, which is afterwards disposed of for the Bible or Missionary Society.

"The society, also, pledges itself to add £10 per cent. to the first £5 deposited by these individuals in the savings' banks. They (the men in question, young and old) are invited to meet the patron twice a-week in the room before-referred-to. Here he in structs them in reading, writing, accompts, and what. ever else seems suited to their station in life. Sometimes he reads to them interesting extracts from different authors,-frequently travels, or Missionary works; and, before they part, he explains to them a chapter in the New Testament, previously read by the whole party, verse by verse. The employments of the evening always end with prayer.

"The men who frequent this room are led to consider it as always (that is, every day, and every evening) open to them, so long as they conduct themselves properly. It is furnished with seats and tables, and, in winter, a good fire is constantly kept up in it. Two religious newspapers; several magazines of the same character; and other books proper for the purpose, are provided; and, it is the fault of the men, themselves, if they do not spend their evenings, and the spare time which they have at meals, in the room thus set apart for them.

It is but justice to add, that, in some cases, this plan seems to have answered exceedingly well;-the men have gladly availed themselves of the comforts and advantages thus placed within their reach, and the room, especially in the evening, is generally well attended by them. Some of them have been prevailed on regularly to attend a place of worship, and their improved general conduct leads to a hope, that the labour bestowed on them has not been in vain.

"The society conceive, that there is much cause for thankfulness, even if no better present end seem to be accomplished by their efforts in this department of usefulness, than that of keeping so many persons free from the temptations of a public-house. They (the society) are persuaded, that many resort to these scenes of expensive and sinful excess from not having a comfortable fireside at home. On the whole, the patrons are led to expect, eventually, through Divine mercy, very beneficial results from their exertions in the way above-specified.

"It is evident to those who are reaping the benefit of these exertions, that nothing but the most disinterested love could have prompted their benefactors to make them; and a conviction of this has a wonderful effect in softening down prejudice. It is fondly hoped, that many may ultimately, through Grace, be led to embrace a religion which they are thus constrained to own, is productive of such lovely fruits.

"In the specification which I have given you of the various plans of the Christian Capital Society, I perceive, that I have, after all, omitted some which yet appear to me to be of considerable importance. One of these is, the establishment of a large cotton factory, intended to receive, so soon as they are of age to go out into the world, some of the children of the various Sunday-schools with which the subscribers stand connected.

"This, conducted as it is, seems more to resemble a religious seminary, than a noisy manufactory. A pious manager and his wife preside over it. All the ordinary forms of Christian worship are observed. Every day begins and ends with reading the scriptures, prayer, and singing. Few days pass in which the manager (of course, a clever as well as piousman) does not address to the children a longer or shorter explanation of some part of the scriptures, concluding with an exhortation to a diligent use of the means of Grace, and to holy and consistent conduct.

"Prayer-meetings are encouraged amongst the more serious children, as they advance in years (they are apprenticed to the society till the age of eighteen, after which they receive wages), and, in many instances, they have been formed and supported with great appearance of interest, and extensive advantage.* Both boys and girls often sing hymns at their work; and, in short, the whole establishment (instead of being-what too many public works of this kind are-schools of profligacy) may be considered as a nursery of piety.

"Some neighbouring Dissenting Ministers preach here, from time to time, and express their delight with the attention, and sweet singing of their young auditors. Several of the Church of England Clergy living near, also express the lively interest they feel in the welfare of this establishment, and say how happy they should be to take an active part in its services, did the regulations of their Church permit them so to do.

"Of course the boys and girls are kept entirely separate, both in the mill, and at home. The greatest attention is paid to their health, and for the pro

The society, aware of the occasional extreme abuse of prayer-meetings, requires the manager always to be present at those held by the young men of the factory.

motion of this, plans are adopted nearly similar to those described as being acted on by the patrons and schoolmasters, in their respective spheres, with the children under their care.

"This, with one or two exceptions, presently to be specified, is the only establishment connected with the society which pays its own expenses; and, here, the society has an opportunity of doing extensive good, without diminishing, nay whilst increasing its funds. The whole plan was suggested by Mr Wyberg. Distressed, beyond measure, to see so many of his children sent to bad places, and soon corrupted there, he proposed to the other members of the society the measure in question, which was at once adopted.

"As there shall arise at the various Sunday-schools a surplus number of children to be disposed of, it is intended to form new establishments of the abovementioned kind. The profits of them, like those of the one already existing, are to go to the general fund. Here, then, is a plan of usefulness, which ministers to the support of other such plans. In all probability, similar schemes might be multiplied, in other departments of labour, to a large extent, would the Christian public give their attention to devising them, and their money to supporting them; and, this, no doubt, they would do, were they properly interested in the subject.

"The parents, in general, are very willing to accede to a plan, which, at once, relieves them from all further expense about their children. The latter, generally remain at the mill after the expiration of their apprenticeship, and are thenceforward maintained by the wages they receive, as they before were at the expense of the society.

"There is a hospital attached to the factory, at which the sick children are taken care of. Perhaps I need scarcely say, that, being as much as possible

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