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Sunday Schools-On Wednesday evening 16th ult meeting was held at Washington. at which many of the members of Congress attended, for the purpose of endeavorng to promote the establishment and support of Sunday Schools. Our Senator MT Grundy, was called to the chair, whence he stated the object of tie meeting to be- 10 consider the reso- uton of the American Sunday School Union, |" passed at its last annual meeting to supply the val ley of the Mississippi with Sunday Schools within two years from that time. Having read the fesolu- ton, Mir Grundy proceeded to say 't.'

 "That it was with unfeigned joy he entered upon the discharge of tine duty assigned 10 him for the evening. II. could bear witness to the grandeur of the resolution, because its object was to dfuse a mortal influence over the immense empire of tho West. He had witnessed the astonishing progress of the Western country from its infancy of settle- ment and civilization to its present state; he had seen the wilderness turned into fruitful fields and smiling villages; the places where there were only few scattered huts, adorned with the temples of science and religion. The period of youth was the best for imprinting good principles upon the vast and growing population of the Valley. Thanks to the benevolent, this was about to be done. If it suc- ceeds, even we, who are advanced in life, and whose sun will soon set, may live to see every family bless ed with Sabbath School Instruction. In death we hope 10 close eyes on land of Bibles, Sunday Schools and Christians"

 A communication was read to the meeting from the President 1.-the United States regrettng his na- biity to attend, and expressing his warmest wishes for the success of the objects contemplated. The Rev. Mir Breckinridge of Baltimore, formerly of Kentucky, addressed the assembly in behalf of the American Sunday School Union, and concluded by presenting n bebafof William Wirt, Esq. the sum of $50 in aid of the objects of the meeting. Reso luiions were offered, and addresses made by MT Whittesey of Ohio. Mir Coleman of Kentucky, and MT Hayne of S. Carolina. Mir Webster likewise was present and made few unpremedtated remarks, tod Hy tors. One writer from Washington, speaking of his effort says: n i.

 But the latter gentleman's sympathies did not get reused. He was out of his element He talked little about elementary education. &c. &c. came once twice within sight of Sabbath Schools, swung his hat little in the way of gesture, was hardly wakefd enough to support good grammar constructed some truisms, and sat down-not stop ping however, quite 90 soon as he had got through Verify. could think of nothing, but lion, crouch