The Tracts requested will be left in parcels at the Boston Bookstore, No. 1 Cornhill, without any additional expense, or sent by mail, at the expense of the Societies, as they shall severally direct.

From this Proposal it will be seen, that a Reading Peace Society of eight persons, for 25 cents each, may have a complete set of the Tracts prior to this year; and for about six cents each may have a set of the copies for 1820. On this plan it is believed that the Peace Publications will be plac ed within the reach of every class of people who may desire to read them, in any town, village, or neighborhood, of Massachusetts, or the neighboring states. Social Libraries may be supplied with Peace publications on the same terms, as Reading Peace Societies. Brighton, April 15, 1820.

N. WORCESTER, Chairman.

THE BLACK LIST.

THE following list of atrocities has been collected from recent newspapers :

Morocco. Prince Hamet Muley, Prime Minister to the Emperor, has been shot by a soldier of the Emperor's guards.-The Viceroy of Fez has been assassinated at the door of his palace, and his body torn in pieces by the Moors.

France. The Duke de Berri has been assassinated by Louvel-a reputed disciple of Bonaparte.

England. A number of persons have been arrested for a conspiracy to murder the ministers of government.

United States. The mail has been robbed near Baltimore and the carrier inhumanly murdered.-Commodore Decatur, and Henry Carroll, Esq. have been killed in "affairs of honor," or rather affairs of infamy. Piracies and private murders have been numerous, and many malefactors are now under sentence of death.

All these crimes, it is believed, may be justly classed together, as the genuine fruits of the war spirit-as "affairs of honor," or "relics of barbarism." Not one of them resulted from the principles of peace.

We are, however, aware of one plea, which may be made in favor of duelling, when compared with other forms of murder :-It may be said, and perhaps justly, that the ravages of duelling are almost exclusively confined to a class of men, whose principles, passions, and examples, render them dangerous members of society,—and that this practice has seldom if ever been known to take the life of a man truly pious, benevolent and peaceable. Piracy, Robbery, Assassination, and Public War, too often blend the rightcous with the wicked in their inhuman sacrifices; but Duelling carefully discriminates between the men of peace and the men of blood, and uniformly selects its votaries for its victims. This is the most honorable trait in the character of duelling which we have yet been able to discover.

First.

AUSPICIOUS OCCURRENCES.

"The Emperor of Russia has been fixed on by the governments of the United States and Great Britain as the UMPIRE to adjust the differences respecting slaves, under the Treaty of Ghent." This example is adapted to show the world the proper substitute for war. The principle is applicable to all cases of controversy between nations, and infinitely preferable to a resort to arms.

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Second. The Emperor Alexander has recently given further proof of his sincerity in forming the "Holy Alliance," by friendly efforts to prevail on our government not to adopt a course which might lead to a war with Spain. In an official despatch to his minister in this country, he charges him to plead with the government at Washington the cause of peace and concord," and to engage them " to give to the Spanish ministry an example of patience." To enforce his plea in favor of pacific measures, he suggests, that our "rights appear too solid not to be weakened by a violent course of proceeding." This idea ought never to be forgotten.

We are happy in having to add, that the President of the United States has shown a readiness to comply with the wishes of the Emperor, and has recommended to Congress measures of forbearance towards Spain.

Third. The Legislature of Maryland have made a supplement to their militia law, which contains four sections. "The first strikes off the first and last parade; the second reduces the fine for each parade-the third releases the Quakers, the Mennonists, the Dunkers, and persons who are con. scientiously scrupulous of bearing arms, from militia duty, provided such persons are contributors to the Dispensary to the amount of seven dollars and a half annually-the fourth relieves the keepers of the penitentiary from militia duty." National Intelligencer.

We record this as an auspicious occurrence, not because we think the "supplement" makes the law unexceptionable, but because it evinces a spirit of melioration and improvement, which ought to be encouraged. "Seven dollars and a half" is a heavy tax for a poor man to pay annually for being a peaceable and conscientious citizen, though the sum be devoted to a charitable institution. But the same spirit of improvement which has thus far abated the rigor of the militia law, may yet lead all the Legisla tures of our country to see, that men ought rather to be praised than punished, for being "conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms" to destroy their brethren; and that a wise policy will rather inflict its penalties on duellists and instigators of war, than on men who are so peaceable that they cannot shed a brother's blood.

Fourth. In Wayne county, Indiana, a society of 35 members has been recently organized by the name of the WHITEWATER INDIANA PEACE SOCIETY. Thomas Carrall is the Corresponding Secretary.

A society which has for sometime existed in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, has commenced operations as a PEACE SOCIETY, by procuring a considerable

quantity of Tracts for distribution. We have not been informed in respect to the number of members, or the names of the officers.

Fifth. Since the publication of the last number of the Friend of Peace, intelligence has been received of three Branch Societies, Auxiliaries to the M. P. S. which were formed in December last, but not reported in season for No. 19:

BYFIELD PEACE SOCIETY, of 17 members. Rev. Elijah Parish, D. D President; Rev. Joseph Emerson, Vice President; Mr. Joseph Hale, Treasurer; Mr. Putnam Pearly, Secretary.

ANDOVER PEACE SOCIETY, of 34 members. Rev. Bailey Loring, President; Rev. Abiel Abbot, Secretary; Mr. Jonathan Ingalls, Treasurer

BOXFORD NORth Parish PeaCE SOCIETY, of 45 members. Rev. Peter Eaton, President; Dea. Charles Foster, Vice President; Capt. Stephen Barker, Secretary; Mr. Israel Adams, Treasurer.

We may here also observe, that the BILLERICA PEACE SOCIETY has been reorganized, and the number of members increased from 18 to 60. The Massachusetts Peace Society, with its fifteen Auxiliaries, now comprizes upwards of ONE THOUSAND MEMBERS.

These are all volunteers, engaged to promote peace on earth. Of the THOUSAND MEMBERS, there are certainly many of very respectable standing and influence. In other states there are also many societies which have been formed for the same benevolent purpose. We now appeal to the consciences of all reflecting men and ask, whether such societies, acting on the principles of peace and good will to men, may not probably afford better support to the government, and more protection to the rights, the interests, and the peace of our country, than an equal number of military legions thirsting for war,-and whose commanders, rather than not fight at all, will wantonly murder one another in private combats.

We have been disappointed in not being able to enlarge the list of auspicious occurrences by accounts from the Peace Societies in Great Britain. We have failed of receiving any thing of later date than April of the last year.

A REMEDY FOR WAR.

THE following lines are from an English Poem, written in 1813, entitled, "The Powers of Britain."

WHAT could secure the earth from future war

So fully as a mutual compact made,
THE BASIS OF THE PEACE, that future wrongs
Of realm and realm should finally be judged
As those between the subjects of one king?

Each nation might depute a sovereign judge,
Replete with power to hear the mighty cause.
Thus by such wise and legal rules defined
As were adapted to contending kings,

All nations by their peers might then be judged;
Their cause decided by no other sword
Than justice bears, th' insignia to denote
Her balances of right are held with power.

In this imperfect age of Christian love,
If justice should not bear imperious sway,
And her decrees for ever banish War;

Yet Heaven's approving and propitious smile
Would crown her efforts

Fair Albion, hail! and all ye powers who rule-
Treat not as mere chimera, what the muse,
With humble fervor casts before your view,
DELIBERATE and may the God of Peace
Direct your councils to exalt his cause.

ABSTRACT OF THE TREASURER'S REPORT.

Ar a meeting of the Massachusetts Peace Society, Dec. 12, 1819, the Treasurer, Elisha Ticknor, Esq. made a Report for the two preceding years from which it appears, that the whole amount of receipts in 1818 and 1819, was

81116,47. Of the sums received he had deposited in the Provident Institution for Savings, the amount of a donation from His Honor the President of the

Paid to orders of the Executive Committee for Tracts and

Printing,

For expenses at the two Annual Meetings,

For collecting in Boston, and other small bills,

On hand to carry to a new account,

50,00.

1025,83.

20,83.

10,10.

9,71.

1116,47.

To this abstract of the Treasurer's Report it may be proper to add the following remarks, that the accounts of the Society may be more clearly understood.

In 1818 and 1819, the Executive Committee expended for the Society in Tracts and Printing, $1338,14. which is $221,67 more than the total of the Treasurer's receipts in the same period; and it is supposed that more than this sum was due from members at the close of the year. These facts are mentioned that each member may be impressed with the importance of punctuality in paying his annual subscription.

It is further to be observed, that the above amount of expenditures is exclusive of the Tracts sold to Branch Societies in 1919. In that year the accounts with the several Branches were kept entirely distinct from the

account with the original Society, and in the same manner as accounts are kept with independent Peace Societies in other states. The amount paid for Tracts by the several Auxiliaries in 1819 was 189 dollars.

Notices to Members of the M. P. S.

According to the amendment of the Constitution of the Society in June 1819, the annual subscriptions are to be paid on or before the first of February in each year.

By paying three dollars, any person may now become a Member of the M. P. S. entitled to a copy of the eighteen Numbers of the Friend of Peace for past years, and to those which shall be published in the course of 1820. The subscription is one dollar annually; and this is the fifth year of the Society.

Copies of the Solemn Review, and of all the Nos. of the Friend of Peace, are constantly for sale at the Boston Bookstore, by Cummings and Hilliard, and by J. W. Burditt, No. 94 Court street, Boston.

J. W. Burditt is now Assistant Treasurer of the Society, and will receive subscriptions, and deliver copies to such as wish to become members.

SELECT THOUGHTS.

"If Christian nations were nations of Christians, all war would be impos sible and unknown among them." Soame Jenyns.

"A single robber, or a few associates, are branded with their genuine name; but the exploits of a numerous band assume the character of a lawful and honorable war." E. Gibbon.

"The individuals who compose these armies are miserable by the tyranny exercised over them; and are themselves the cause of misery to their fellow citizens, by the tyranny they exercise. But it will be said, they defend the nation from foreign enemies. Alas! could a foreign conqueror occasion more wretchedness than such defenders ?" Dr. Moore.

"Man dares to take what heaven in mercy spares-
Man, cruel man, the arm of vengeance bears.'

False Honor swells the bloody list of fame,

And adds, with demon smiles, Decatur's name."

From the pen of a Lady.

Deceased Members.

Died at Cummington, Hon. Peter Bryant; at Weymouth, Dr. James Lovell; at Boston, Mr. Jacob A, Cummings.

Errata. No. XIX, p. 18, line 16 for "excluding” read excluded.—p. 20 and 21 for "minature" read miniature..

In the late Catalogue, p. 10, Hollis Branch, the name of Jesse Worcester was accidentally omitted.

In the present No. p. 18, line 9, for "unanity" read unanimity.