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INsTITUTEB AT LIrTLE RocK.

 The second anniversary of the srxan- gas Bible Society, instituted at Little Rock, was held at the State House, o, Saturday, the 2Ist inst. at 3 o'clock, ?. si The President, Hon. 1'hos P. Eyi rfsige, being absent, the chair was oc eupicd a- ternatey by the Rev. F. W sfeueasoa, and Col. c. Catdsseu, Vice Presidents = i'he former Of whom opened tie meeting by reading part of the 60th chap. of lsai. and prayer.

 The Report of the Treasurer, Col. B Gsnah, was tben read, acknowledging lie asceiEt of SIS 624, all of which had been reimbursed, with the exception of five dollars still remaining in tie treasury.

 It uas resolved unanimously, thas the Treasurer's Report he accepted.

 The Report of the Cor. Sec. Rev.J. Y. .Toore, being called for, was read, aud by vots of the Society, resolved mani saousiy, that it be published in both tic papers in this town.

 After which, the Society wae addressed successiveiy by the Rev. ". ". ". Steven son and the Rev. Mr. Smith, of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, in relation to the advantages of the Bible, and the inapor- tance of distributing 1t throughout the Territory.

 On motion, it was resolved unanimous- iy. bv a vote of the Society. that Mir D. D. Mason and Mr. Smith KeiIam. he ap- pointed committee to request cop:e. of fhc Addresses delivered, for publication.

 Meeting adjourned, after prayer hy tire Rev. ]. w. Moore.

 Report ofshe Cafrespo ding Secrttnry.-- The lapse of another year imposes upon ns the duty of again exhibiting state- nent of this Society's operations and ob- isct. With sensations of regret, we feel constrained to acknowledge, that but lit- tie has been effected since our last ami persary, compared with the extent of the work before us. The greater portion oi our Territory still remains unexplored and unsupplied. But while we mourn over this humiliatin9 truth, we feel satisfied that a statement of exssting circumstance es will remove surprise, prevent aCcusatlon. and we trust, excite the sympatiiies and enlist the energies of the friends of tie cause.

 The first, and principal reason, that Something like general supply has not been effected. is to be ascribed to tue Froyidential detention or tIle general agent, who was Twice arrested by indisno. gition after lie had set o;.t upon lis aren- cy, and compelled to return.

 second reason, is the extent of our Territory, the dispersion ofits inhabitants and the difficulty of conveying books. And thirdly, the want of zeal and perse, ver'ng effort on the part of the friends ol the canse.

 But though VIC say little has been accom-, p.lshed, in view of the whole, still sufii. caent has heen effected, when taken in uoanoxion with.the preparatory measures suopted for coasinued lahors. to inspire "s wA'tgratstnde and animate ns with hope ni future success. Since Our last anniyer- 'ssrF, one thou5and Bibles have been re.