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the world, derives a considerable part Of i,s
resources from individuals, whose ANIMAL
! subscriptions do not exceed a dollar. Thu.
Christians, whose circumstances are mar.
row, may bear an important part in spread.
ing the Gospel through the Earth. 70
give to such Christians this privilege, it is
proposed that Bible Associations be formed,
in this Commonwealth, on the plan which
has been found most successful in Eu,ope.
The constitution of such an association is
annexed, and the friends of the bible, are
desired to circulate and recommend It so
that this whole community may participate
in the honor and happiness of diffusing tina,
blessed volume which is able to make men
wise unto salvation.


l. This association shall be called the
Bible Association, No. of the the town
of


2. Every person subscribing one cent
week shall be member of this Society,
the contributions TO be paid semi. annually.
5. The concerns of the Society shall be
managed by a treasurer, secretary, and a
committee OF other members,
OF whom shall constitute quorum,


A. u he Ulcers of the Society shall meet
quarterly, or oftener if necessary, a, which
meeting the committee shall make a report
OF their proceedings.


S. The committee shall solicit subscrip-
tons, collect the money and pay it 10 the
treasurer OF the Association.


The treasurer shall take charge of the
money, and his accounts shall be examined
by committee appointed by the Society,
who shall make report to the Society, an
nually.


z. Secretary shall record the doings OF
the Society, and ofthe officers


8. fhs subscriptions and donations shall
be paid, semi annually to the Branch Socie.
~ ct the town (f there be one,) if no, to the
nearest Bible Society, or to any other that
may lie more convenient


9. There shall be meeting OF the Socie-
ty, once year for the choice of officers, ,and
the transaction Of other business.


10 AT the NEE ings oftLe Society and
o! the officers, the treasurer shall preside,
and in his absence, the oldest member Of the
committee present.


N. B. Il is desirable tha. such an arrange.
ment should be made, between the Branch
Society and the Bible Association, in each
town, as that the money collected by each,
may be paid TO the County Bible Society
1T the same time.