The Committee to designate a place for the next annual meeting and to nominate a preacher, reported; recommending that the meeting be held in the city of Philadelphia; that Rev. M. J. Rhees, of Delaware, preach the annual sermon, and that Rev. E. L. Magoon, of Ohio, be his alternate. The report was adopted.

The Committee to whom was referred the Memorial from the American Baptist Free Mission Society reported as follows :—

The Committee to whom was referred the communication of the American Baptist Free Mission Society, have taken the same into consideration and report :

That, while it is a matter of deep regret that there should be any differences of opinion, effecting separation in action, yet the position of the American Baptist Missionary Union on the subject referred to in the resolution of said communication, was regarded by that body as sufficiently indicated by the circumstances under which it was formed.

The other questions presented for the consideration of the Union, as they involve a change in the provisions of the Constitution, cannot be entertained by the Union except upon the previous action and recommendation of the Board of Managers.

The report was accepted.

ELISHA TUCKER, Chairman.

The following report was presented by the Committee to whom was referred the application of some kindred Societies in respect to the time of holding their anniversaries. The report was accepted.

The Committee to whom was referred the application of several kindred Societies for such change in the time and manner of holding the annual meeting of the Union as might render the several meetings contemporaneous, have attended to their duty, and ask leave to report:

That the change contemplated is rendered impracticable by the terms of the Constitution.

All which is respectfully submitted.

Troy, May 18, 1848.

In behalf of the Committee,

F. WAYLAND, Chairman.

At 10 o'clock, A. M., the report of the Executive Committee to the Board of Managers on the Wants of the Treasury for the year ending April 1, 1849, was taken up, and made a subject of an interesting discussion. After which the following resolutions were adopted.

Resolved, That the pecuniary ability of those on whom our missions may reasonably depend for support, is sufficient to meet all their necessities.

Resolved, That our people are under obligations the most imperative and sacred to give to their missions the men and money which they need.

Resolved, That the most successful and reliable agency in the home work of foreign missions, is the personal and permanent example and coöperation of the pastors of the churches, and that with such example and coöperation the missions will receive the men and money which they need.

Rev. J. Stevens, of Ohio, offered the following resolution, which was adopted.

Resolved, That in our respective States, associations, churches, and circles of influence, we will endeavor to secure for the treasury of the Union, what shall be deemed our fair proportion of the amount needed to the vigor and enlargement of the operations of the Union.

Resolved, That the thanks of this Union be presented to the Rev. J. N. Granger for his scriptural and weighty discourse delivered before them last evening, and that a copy of it be requested, to be placed at the disposal of the Board of Managers.

Resolved, That the thanks of the American Baptist Missionary Union be presented to this church, the other Baptist churches of this vicinity, and the citizens generally, for the generous hospitality we have received during the present session.

Voted, That we adjourn to meet in Philadelphia on the third Thursday in May, 1849.

The records were read; and prayer was then offered by Rev. Dr. Beman, of Troy.

The meeting throughout was one of great interest and unanimity, and we trust will be permanently beneficial in its influence upon the missionary cause.

WM. H. SHAILER, Recording Secretary.

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF 1848-9.

Troy, N. Y., May 19, 1848.

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the American Baptist Missionary Union, the Board of Managers met after the adjournment of the Union, at 24 o'clock, P. M.

The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. J. Jennings, of Massachusetts.

The roll was called, and the following members were found to be in attendance:

The Board proceeded to the election of Chairman and Recording Secretary. Rev. Messrs. T. F. Caldicott, J. P. Tustin and E. Nelson were appointed tellers.

Rev. Messrs. A. Bennett, J. H. Kennard, J. G. Collom, E. Lathrop, E. Nelson and M. Allen, and Mr. T. Gilbert, were appointed a Committee to nominate an Executive Committee, two Corresponding Secretaries, a Treasurer, and an Auditing Committee.

The tellers for the election of Chairman and Recording Secretary reported the following persons duly elected:

JAMES H. DUNCAN, of Mass., Chairman.

MORGAN J. RHEES, of Del., Recording Secretary.

Resolved, That the Executive Committee be, and they are hereby instructed to publish the sermon preached before the American Baptist Missionary Union last evening by Rev. J. N. Granger, of Rhode Island, in a suitable form for general circulation, and that a copy of it be sent to every pastor of a Baptist church in the home field of the Union.

Resolved, That the salaries of the Corresponding Secretaries and Treasurer be fixed at $1200 each per annum; and that the subject of the necessity and propriety of increasing the salaries be referred to the Executive Committee, with instructions to report to the Board next year.

The Committee to nominate an Executive Committee, &c., reported. The report was accepted, and the Board went into the election of officers.

Rev. E. E. L. Taylor and Mr. V. J. Bates were appointed tellers, who reported the following persons duly elected.

SOLOMON PECK, Corresponding Secretary for Foreign Department. EDWARD BRIGHT, JR., Corresponding Secretary for Home Dep. RICHARD E. EDDY, Treasurer.

GEORGE CUMMINGS, Auditors.
CALEB PARKER,

Resolved, That the proceedings of the Union and the Board be published under the direction of the Executive Committee.

Resolved, That the Executive Committee be authorized to publish such parts of the proceedings as they may deem advisable, in separate documents, and in such quantities as may be necessary.

During the discussion of a resolution on the Teloogoo Mission, the Board adjourned till 7 o'clock, P. M. Prayer by Rev. O. Tracy, of Massachusetts.

7 o'clock, P. M.

The Board met. Prayer by Rev. L. Raymond, of Wisconsin. The consideration of the resolution on the Teloogoo Mission was resumed, and the resolution was adopted as follows:

Resolved, That the Executive Committee be instructed to continue the Teloogoo Mission.

Resolved, That the Executive Committee be instructed to prepare an address to the churches in reference to the Teloogoo Mission, setting forth the circumstances of the mission, and the necessity of increased contributions to reinforce the Karen and other missions of the Union, and to sustain the Mission to the Teloogoos.

Resolved, That the Board earnestly request the churches and friends of the missions, in making their contributions, to make their appropriations for the general objects of the Missionary Union, rather than to appropriate the funds for specific purposes.

Resolved, That when we adjourn, we adjourn to meet on the Tuesday before the third Thursday in May, 1849, in Philadelphia. Adjourned. Prayer by Rev. E. Hutchinson, of Vermont.

M. J. RHEES, Recording Secretary.

THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT.

MR. CHAIRMAN,

The missionary year, of which the Executive Committee now make the report required by the Constitution, has been laden with mercies rather than judgments. Death has made no breach in the ranks of those entrusted at home with the direction of our foreign missionary operations; and in but a single instance has it been permitted to break the circles of missionary laborers abroad. At home and abroad, they that have gone forth weeping, bearing precious seed, have come again with rejoicing, bringing their sheaves with them. He whose faithfulness never fails, has crowned "the year with his goodness;" the memory of which fills our hearts with gratitude and hope.

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS.

The following sums have been received within the year:

Donations, from Churches and Individuals,

$80,444 85

5,449 57

331 94

4,000 00

*The Am. and For. Bible Society has made additional grants to the Union of 2,000 copies of its German edition of the Bible, for distribution in Germany; and of Scriptures in English, valued at $74 60, for distribution among the Cherokee and Shawanoe Indians.