(Communicated.)
For the last thirty years Bible work has been carried on in various parts of the Empire by as many colporteurs, both foreign and native, as could be obtained. For many years the Wen-li alone was used during' recent years the Bible in the Man-@atin has mostly been sold. The Bible Societies are popular both in Europe and America, and as all denominations unite in their support large legacies are left to them. Men who do not put themselves down as belonging to any sect of Religionists are ardent supporters, as they believe the Bible isa good book and like to cee it circulated.
The regulations of the Bible Societies have been very rigorous on one point; that is, to print without note or comment. "This regulation was absolutely necessary their existence in civilized lands. Many of the friends of the cause have regretted that the rule was so stringent, as among pagans it is desirable to have some explanatory notes and comments. The heathen know nothing of the existence of God; they stumble over the word Pharisee," and many of the simplest things to any foreigner are mysteries to them.
The Shanghai jon ary Conference overtured the various Bible Societies on the subject. The Rev. Dr. Williamson, Agent of the National Bible Society of Scotland, haa obtained greater privileges than any hitherto granted, At the Shun-pao office ho has just issued an edition of the Gos with a preface to each. 'The Society allows chapter headings. Instead of grouping them at the beginning of the chapter he has scattered them along on the wide upper margin or "Heaven head." 'These headings have been made very' full, so that they fill nearly the whole margin, thus throwing a flood of light upon the page. The Venerable Doctor is to be congratulated on hi success. Decidedly the most appropriate edition for circulation among the Chinese yot issued, Soochow, 13th Jan.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.