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of the Benevolent for the suppression of the Intemperance, and for the more general diffusion of Christianity, Knowledge, and the useful Arts, to be signally successful in promoting the improvement and happiness of their fellow men.

May the oppressed and afflicted, the sick, the friendless and destitute, be not only the subjects of our sympathy; and prayers, but receive consolation and relief from the efforts of active Charity. Guided by the precepts of Christian duty, may it be the endeavor of all to comfort the afflicted, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, instruct the ignorant, reclaim the vicious, and according to their ability, to leave unimproved no opportunity of doing good. So will they most effectually manifest their faith in the Holy Religion they profess, and not only by their lips but by their lives, show forth the praises of their Saviour [Savior] and their God.

Given at the Council Chamber in Augusta, this nineteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and thirty three, and in the fifty eighth year of the American Independence.

Samuel E. Smith.

By the Governor,

Roscoe G. Greene, Secretary of State.