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Rh ambitious; why, indeed, may not ministers of the Gospel lead classes of their congregations in this intellectual effort? There is certainly nothing unholy in it; there is surely much that may lead to and foster piety in it; much that would have the sanction of Scripture. Indeed, is not the religion of Christ to he the great regenerating agent in all mental, as well as all spiritual things? Is not the to take the lead in all things that are to elevate and dignify man? In any event, and by all means, do not let us go on in the dull, unthinking way we are now treading; and leave the minds of children and youth, in our families, unblessed by that pure speech and strong Anglo-Saxon thought, which come with the most impressive force, from the graceful mind, and the tender voice of cultivated womanhood. (3) But the master need in Liberia is that of a, of a high order, for the education of Girls. Already our wives and daughters are in the rear of ourselves and sons, in training and culture; humble as we all are, in this country, in acquirements, yet there is a class of men in Liberia who are fully fifty years in advance