but little reason to fear a speedy revulsion. Tho checks received by our forces at Norris Island, and at Chattanooga, have caused a rise in specie. Gold has fluctu ated, for some days, from 140 to 143. PHILADELPHIA. PHILADELPHIA may be called the city of steady habits. Seldom is there any thing ever exciting, and never is there a relaxa tion of activity. Diversities there are, but not oommotions—or but seldom, and on a small scale. Just now the city is full of strangers. Hotols and boarding houses are running over. Houses to rent can hardly be had. One reason is, the Fall business. Another is, and the one which particularly affects rents, the many refugees from the South who wish a place of safety for their fami lies. THE LAuzion of the gunboat Kansas, last week, was something of an affair. A reporter says: " About one thousand people were on board. She was christened•by Miss Annie McClellan, the daughter of Surgeon James McClellan, of the U. S. Navy. About twenty minutes before four o'clock, the hawsers were out loose, and the vessel slid gracefully into the waters of the Delaware. Miss McClellan broke the bottle of cham pagne, and with the words, In the name of Neptune I christen you the good ship Kansas: God speed you on the way.' The old gentleman also had a hand in the christening; he broke a bottle of whiskey, and shouted, 4 Death to traitors,' &c. Loud and prolonged cheers arose from the thou sands gathered around." The "christening" we would rather dis pense with. It is an abuse of a thing sa cred. It is profane; and especially so when done "in the name of Neptune." WE ARE PLEASED to see that Bishop Potter and " eight other Episcopal clergy men," have published a protest against Bishop Hopkins' Letter on Slavery. They say: "It is not their province to mix in any political canvass, But as ministers of Christ, in the Protestant Episcopal Church, it becomes them to deny any complicity or sympathy with such a defense. This at tempt not only to apologize for slavery in the abstract, but to advocate it as it exists in the cotton States, and in States which sell men and women in the open market as their staple product, is, in their judgment, unworthy of any servant of Jesus Christ. As an effort-to sustain, on Bible principles, the States in rebellion against the Govern ment, in the wicked attempt to establish by force of arms a tyranny under the name of a Republio, whose ' corner-stone' shall be the perpetual bondage of the African, it challenges their indignant reprobation." Vresligttriatt nnner. PITTSBURGH, OCTOBER 7, 1863. The War. THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND is .Still at Chattanooga, unassailed and re ported safe and secure. There is now not much probability of the rebels being able to do It any other injury than to keep it in active, for a few weeks. They have extended their lines to the river, both above and be low the town, but.they seem afraid to make a serious attempt at crossing. Gen. Rose orans hence gets his supplies without inter ruption ; and reinforcements are approach ing him rapidly, and in large numbers. The losses of our army seem to be larger, as to men, than were reported, but we do not see any official statements. The rebel loss is put, by some of their papers, at 12,000 killed and wounded. They claim to have taken 6,000 prisoners. Our side puts our loss of men, as prisoners, at but half that number, the killed at 1,800, and the wounded at 9,500 ; total, 13,800. The rebel papers still lament the imper fectness of their victory. They gained but little of what they hoped to gain. They feel that if they cannot drive our army out of East Tennessee, they must be immense losers ; and so to drive us is now so nearly hopeless that they are likely not to make the attempt. What they could not do at the first day, is, for them, hardly practica ble. Our power to reinforce is greatly superior to theirs. Nothing but bad gen eralship on our part, can now open the way for Bragg's advance. The rebels are mak ing great efforts to flank G-en. Rosecrans, destroy the railroad, and cut off his sup plies. They have 5,000 cavalry in the neighborhood of Murfreesboro'. They have captured McMinnville, with the regi ment there, and have burned a number of oars. It is astonishing how they work in the rear of our armies, in Tennessee, Ken tucky, and Virginia. In the latter they are making captures within ten miles of Washington. GEN. BURNSIDE seems to be operating North and East of Knoxville. His East ern movement is, In some measure, a cover to Roseorans, protecting his right, and coming within supporting distance. The movement requires caution. He occupies Jonesboro', and Greenville. FROM GEN. BANKS' ARMY the informa tion is meagre. The rebels are concentra ting a large force about the junction of the States of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas. GEN. GILMORE is still fortifying on Morris Island. His new batteries are so far advanced that he sends a few shells oc casionally into the ruins of Sumpter, and into Fort Johnson. The iron-clads watch Fort Moultrie. Many weeks ago, when letter-writers were predicting the possession of Charleston in a few days, we said if it was ours by the Ist of November, a good work would be done. From present ap pearances, it may be needful to extend the time. Its fall is certain, if we shall use the means within' our power. More men, however, may be required; and possibly, a thing which we always thought probable, an army must be sent there large enough to make the approach by iaud. It is now certainly demonstrated, that Admiral Du pout could not have taken the place -with his iron-clads alone ; since Admiral Dahl gren, with them and a number of gunboats, and with the powerful aid of the land forces of Gen. Gilmore, has, after months of effort, got only Wagner and Gregg, Sump ter is battered down, but the rebel flag still floats there; while Moultrie, Johnson, Pinckney, and numerous other batteries are almost unhurt, and the harbor obstruc tions are untouched. THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC maintains its position on the North side of the Rapi dan. It has been sorely depleted to fur nish reinforcements for East Tennessee. Whether Gen. Lee will still weaken hes army, by sending off division after division, or whether he will suddenly recall his men and assail Gen. Meade, is a thing to be yet learned. And if he still more reduces his forces on the Rapidan, thinking that Gen. Meade is equally weakened, the Adminis tration at Washington may regard it as a stroke of policy to bring back, with all haste, their removed corps, and make a dash upon Richmond. It is greatly to be regretted that there is any necessity, with us, of weakening the Eastern army to strengthen the Western. There should have been men enough to give Rooftrees an overwhelming force, without taking a man from Meade; and men enough to enlarge Meade's army so that Lee would not have dared to spare a division. If the draft had been promptly made, in early Summer, and if the country bad heartily responded, and furnished the whole 300,000, both our armies would have been strong. Perfectness of arrangement, however, belongs not to human wisdom ; and it is far better to improve for the fu ture, than to lament over the past. A vig orous use of what soldiers we have, and a due energy in hastening recruits, will cause us soon to triumph in all quarters. For the Presbyterian Banner Death of a Seminary Student. The voice of God has again been heard, saying, " Come up higher," and in response to the call, Wm. H. Barber, of the Senior Class of the Western Theological Seminary, has put off the flesh, and gone joyfully to the reward: The cross was taken, and the armor girded on manfully, as if for a long life battle. But the purpose of the heart was accepted; the crown was given to him. in exchange for the cross; the white robe took the place of the armor. The Seminary has lost the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit; the Senior Class, the influence of a pure man. Three times within half a year has God spoken to us by the angel of death ; thrice has our Master said, " Lovest thou me ? Feed my sheep. The night cometh when no man can work." Resolved, That a copy of the above be sent to the Presbyterian Banner for publi cation, and that a copy be forwarded to the afflicted relatives of the deceased. J. D. gang, J. S. ATKINSON, B. L. DICKEY. For the Presbyterian Banner. Letter from Jamas. LEAVENWORTH, Kansas MEssits. EDITORS :—One of the most perplexing problems connected with the re moval of slavery from our country, is here in process of solution. For years past, there have been multitudes of people, both North and South, who have expressed themselves earnestly in favor of emaneipa tion, if they could see what the result would be. What shall we do, say they, with the poor freedmen when taken from their mas ters' care and ownership ? - They will not be able to provide for themselves, and will hence become, not only a. burden to the whites, but the cause of untold wretched ness and degradation to themselves. More over, great apprehensions were entertained on account of the prejudice—unjust, cruel and absurd as it may be—which yet really exists in the minds of many, against asso ciation with the negro in any capacity, upon terms of equality. This prejudice, it was feared, would manifest itself not only in the utter refusal of white men and we men to labor with the colored, but prob ably in fatal violence toward the latter. Hence " emancipation without coloniza tion " has been regarded as impracticable and ' dangerous; and we have constantly heard, on the part of the wisest and best of men, such declarations as this : 'Unless we can send the negro out of the country, we had better not give him his freedom. And it was, and is still, no uncommon thing, to compare the condition of the free negro with that of the slave, in order to show, that in this country, slavery is a better con dition for the negro than freedom. These three things, namely, the incapacity of the freed man to provide for himself; the dan ger arising from the strong prejudice against him, as a freed man ; and the ap- parently better condition.of the slave, con stitute the elements of the perplexing prob lem to which I have alluded. Now, ever since the present war began, there has been a constant influx of the slave population of Missouri into Kansas. And as our armies have advanced into the more Southern States, the tide of " contra band" immigration has very largely in creased. It is not too much to say, that scores and hundreds of men, women 'and children come within our limits every day, and have been so coming ever since the date of the Prockimation. Thoughtful men and women among us became alarmed. What will become of the poor, helpless creatures, and what shall we do with them ? Well, behold the result thus far. First, they have, in nearly every instance, been willing to labor, to turn their hand to any thing; and their labor has been eagerly sought for, and cheerfully rewarded. They have fully taken care of themselves. And, although two pretty severe Winters have passed since the beginning of the immigra tion, yet I have not seen one of their num ber "begging bread." So that now, we are not concerned to know what we shall do with them ; the wonder is rather, how should we get arong without them ? In regard to the prejudice of white labor ers against them, it is enough to say, that so far as we can see, it has almost entirely disappeared. Side by side, the negro and the white man, American. and foreign, pur sue their toil. The white man digs, the black man shovels; the black man mixes the mortar, the, white man carries the hod; and it is no unusual thing to see servants of both colors in the same family. • I do not pretend to offer any explanation of the mat ter, though I think it would be easy. I only give the facts. Neither are the freedmen beioming de PRESBYTERIAN BANNER.---WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1863. moralized. On the contrary, they are pro viding schools for their children, and send ing them regularly; they are gathering to gether in churches, and organizing Sabbath Schools; and thus with amazing rapidity, ascending the scale of Christian civiliza tion. Some of them have already secured homesteads, either in town or oountry ; though the greater number, with a forecast which we have been wont to deny them, prefer .to wait until they can be assured what disposition is finally to be made of them. Thus, it seems to me, that the most dif ficult question connected with the emanci pation of the slaves in this country, is be ing quietly and satisfactorily settled. It is true, that the experiment is upon a com paratively small scale, and it is also true that the freedman finds more friends in Kansas, in proportion to the number of her population, than he will find outside of New-England. Still let it be remembered that the whole slave population of the South bears a less proportion to the whole white population of the North, than the slaves who have come into Kansas, bear to her white population. Not only so, but while the free negro here has many friends, he also found when he came, the bitterest enemies. The fact that the aversion, the enmity, the hate, is overcome as soon as he_ is better known, is one of great interest. But let me not be understood as intima ting that it is desirable to have the whole slave population of the South thrown into the North ; it will never be necessary. Thousands of the freed slaves are waiting until peace shall be restored, to return to their native and congenial South. They know that there they will be needed and when once that beautiful land shall have become indeed "the land of the free," they will with glad hearts avail themselves of the advantages that will then be afforded them. This letter, I fear, is too long. I cannot i i help feeling, however, that the simple facts here stated will be accepted as an indica tion that we may set our hearts at rest in , reference to the question of immediate free dom to the slaves ; that our duty is to go ' forward in the work of .putting d9wn the rebellion, and restoring the authority of !, the Government—leaving the concomitant rrso"9, under a wise Providence, to take rt. themselves. Yours, truly, J. G. R. PRESBYTERIAL NOTICES. The PRESBYTERY OF FORT WAYNE stands adjourned to meet. at Kendalville, on Tuesday, October 13th, at 7 o'clock P. M. W. M. DONALDSON, Stated Clerk. The PRESBYTERY OF RICHLAND will meet at Martinsburg on the Second Tuesday (the 13th day) of October, at 7 o'clock P. M. JAMES ROWLAND, Stated Clerk. The PRESBYTERY OF ROCK RIVER will meet at Arlington, on Monday, October 12th, at 7 o'clock P. M. The assessment for the Contingent Fund will be called for. S. T. WILSON, Stated Clerk SYNODICAL. The SYNOD OF WHEELING stands adjourned to meet in the Presbyterian church of New Lis bon, Ohio, on the Third Friday of October (16th day) at 4 o'clock P. M. JAS. BLACK, Stated Clerk. The SYNOD OF SANDUSKY will meet in the First Presbyterian church of Findlay, Ohio, on Thursday, October 22d, 1863, at 7* P. M. Presbyteries are requested to forward the amount of their assessments for Synodical expen ses, and also complete lists of the Ruling Elders within their respective bounds. E. B. BAFFENSPERGER, Stated Clerk. The SYNOD OF ILLINOIS elands adjourned to meet in the Presbyterian church of Bfoom ington, on the Second Wednesday of October, at 7 o'clock P. M. ROBERT JOHNSTON, Stated Clerk The SYNOD OF OHIO stands adjourned to meet in the First church, Zanesville, on the Third Thursday (15th) of October next, at 7 o'clock P. M. L. B. W. 88RY5., Temp. Orks. J. C. TIDBALL,OC The SYNOD OF PITTSBURGH will meet in Johnstown, on the Third Tuesday (20th) of OotoL ber, at 7 o'clock P. M. Presbyterial Narratives will be sent, as early as practicable, to Rev. Dr. Jacobus, Chairman of the Committee on " The Narrative." WILLIAM JEFFERY, Stated Clerk SYNOD OF WirgELING.--To all members proposing to come to the meeting of the Synod of Wheeling by Railroad, I would say, the oars are at Wellsville about 1 P. M., both from Pitts burgh and Wheeling. Hacks convey them to Lisbon by 6 P. M. On the Ft. Wayne Road, oars are at Salem, from Pittaburgh, at 10 A. M. Racks can convey them to Lisbon in two hours. Members who expect lo come by Railroad, will please send me their names, and the route— whether by Salem or Wellsville—so that hack's may be in readiness to convey them to New Lisbon. 0. M. TODD, New Lisbon, Ohio. The SYNOD OF CHICAGO will meet in the Presbyterian church of Macomb, 111., on the Third Thursday (16th day) of October next, at 8 o'clock P. M. The Presbyteries are reminded that they are to send up to Synod a full list of the names of the Ruling Elders of all the churches within their bounds, with their Post Office address, in order thel they may be inserted in the Appendix to the Minutes of the Synod. I. N. CANDEE, Stated Clerk. The SYNOD OF 01110 will meet in the First Presbyterian church of Zanesville, on the Third Thursday of October, (18th,) at Seven o'clock P. M. Owing to the death of Rev. Dr. Smith, the late Stated Clerk, I make this announcement. JAMES M. PLATT, Pastor Zanesville First church. lAtutrai Steubenville Female Seminary. This is one of the institutions which God has greatly blessed. It was, we believe, the first of its _kind West of the Allegheny Mountains, and it has never been suffered to languish. Its respected and venerated founders, Rev. Dr. Beatty and Mrs. Beatty, devoted themselves to the education of our daughters, in literature, science, manners, and religion, as their special work; and they have never fainted nor wearied. A large portion of the work they have now put into other hands, but they still live, and they rejoice to share in the counsels and labors. It will he•noticed, in our advertising columns, that the price of boarding, light, &c., for the term, is increased from $6O to $65. This is small, compared : with' the rise in the oust of pro visions. 01.4 Er Ages.remain the same as for merly. • Thevgentofwreduction in favor of pu pils sent byisoldierlifin the army, is a noble triffifte to'Plaiiotigii k :' The next term is to open on November 2d. The Young Men's Bible Society, of Pittsburgh. This is the Forty-Birth year of the existence of this Society. Its object is afree distribution of the Word of God in the City of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. All denominations are harmoniously united and sealoup in this good work. The Agent of the Society, Rev. J. R. Miller, will call upon the citizens again for their annual contributions. Thus far in the different dis tricts of his labor, he has been very successful. In behalf of the Society, we bespeak liberal con tributions from all friends of the Bible cause. The Benefll of Good Advice. Thanks to Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, we have for years been relieved from sleepless nights of painful watching with poor suffering teething children. The Soothing Syrup gives not only rest, but vigor and health : the little fellow will wake up bright, cheerful and refreshed. It is sure, moreover, to cure Wind Colic and regulate the bowels. As 'we freely received the advice which calls forth the above thanks, we freely give it to others, and say to all mothers, go pur chase the Soothing Syrup for your child, and you will thank us for the advice. Sold every where, at 25 cents per bottle. —New- York Bun. Ifortign Ntius. Foreign dates are received to September 24th GREAT BRITAIN The withdrawal of Mason, the Confederate Am bassador, is confirmed. The Timea says: "If the Confederates are of fended with England for trying to keep in the right, it is sorry for it; but the loss is theirs, while the relief to the . British Government wilt be great, and the nation will have nothing to re pent." A crowded meeting at Leeds, adopting resolu tions rejoicing that the war was shaping itself into one for the destruction of slavery, denounc ing the building of war-ships for the Confede rates, and applauding the Government for de taining those built. The Ruropa, of Frankfort, asserts that the Archduke Maximillian finally accepted the Mex ican crown, at all risks and perils even denounc ing his rights and prerogatives under the Aus trian crown. St. Helena adviees of August 6th, state that the Alabama boarded a vessel off Cape Good hope. It is reported that she has fitted out a barque as a privateer, and. also that the Georgia was with her. Pro-Southern English journals begin to see signs of a collapse in the South. The Times, editorially, assumes that Maximil ian will ascend. the Mexican throne, and that the British Government will acknowledge the reor ganization. -[The acceptance is still doubtful.] FRANCE The Patrie urges that the reply to Russia be a recognition of the Poles as belligerents. IRThe Aforilleur published an address, dated August 15th, by the. Polish National Government to Prince Czartiorisky. It has already appeared in the English journals. The event created a sensation. It caused a fall on the Bourse: Many journals regard it as a 'virtual recognition of the Poles as belligerents.' RUSSIA. Russia continues warlike preparations. It is believed at St. Petersburg that Russia will have, by the opening of Spring, 1,000,000 men under arms, and will be prepared for any emergency. *ptrial GROWER k BIKER'S SEWING DIACHINES for family and manufacturing purposes, are the be in nee A. P. OHATONY, General Agent, 18 Fifth Street, Pittsburgh, Pa. uct4- y DENTISTRY.—DR. C. Srmr., No. 246 Penn Street, attends to all branches of the Dental profession. nay6-ly MOTHERS MOTHERS MOTREBB —Don't fail to procure MRS. IVINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TENTHINO. This valuable preparation is the prescription of one of the moat experienced and skilful Nines in New-England, and luta been used with sever-failing success in THOUSANDS OF CASES. It not only-relieves_ thp child from pain, but invigorates the stomach and bowels, corrects acidity, and gives tone and energy to the whole system. It will almost instantly relieve GRIPING IN rue Bower can WIND Catio, and overcome Con vulsions, which, if not speedily remedied, etutin death. We believe it the Best and Surest Remedy in the World, in all cases of DYSENTERY and DLUIRHAA IN CHILDREN, whether arising from Teething or from any other cause. Fall directions for using will accompany each bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile of OURTIB New-York, is on the outside wrapper. Sold by all Medicine Dealers. .Parnorrer. Onion-- 4SDRY Brims; NEW-Tenn. Price only 25 Cents per Bottle. mart-1y .1. na, September 10th, by Rev. T. P. Speer, at the residence of the bride's mother, in the village of Ohlton, Mr. JOHN WISE to Miss SUSANNAH TAY- Los, both of the above-named place. September 27th, by Rev. John Eagleson, D.D., Mr. WILLIAM V. WALKER, of Cross Creek Tp., LO Miss HANNAH M. LAWTON, of Hopewell Tp., both of Washington County, Pa. September 24th, by Rev. Alexander Mc- Gaughey, Mr. SAMUEL AYERS to Miss SUSAN M. Htaarss, all of North Huntingdon Tp., West moreland County, Pa. September 29th, at the St. Charles Hotel, Pittsburgh, by Rev. John Ewing, Mr. Z. H. PAMIRS, of Washington County, Pa., to Miss Seats bfoEsanzw, of Jefferson County, Ohio. September 24th, by Rev. L. Grier, Mr. Tnomes WHERRY, of Douglas County, Kansas, to Miss MARY M. Exams., of Marshal Co., West Virginia. +~; ~~~~ [ANNotrxmarcts, ankris; ADDITIONAL Bax•xxs, Fin ODETO a Ll"Nnz WORN DENG a LUILI DlED—September 2d, DINSILLA E., aged 5 years 8 months,' and 25 days ; and September 11th, JAMES M., aged 10 years, 8 months, and 13 days ; children of George W. and Martha Dale. DIED-1n M'Keesport, Pa., September 21st, HARRY 8., son of E. M. and Sarah C. Fulton, recently of Allegheny City, aged 1 year, 9 months, and 7 days. DIED—In Ellington, Adams County, Illinois, September 23d, 1863, of dropsy, after a linger ing illness of fourteen months, BENJAMIN COCHRAN, aged 46 years; a member of the Presbyterian Church for over twenty-two years. BILLED—On Cemetery Hill, Gettysburg, July 3d, JAMES AUGUSTUS, son of Robert L. and Juliana D. Williams, aged 22 years, and 7 months. He sleeps in Jesus. KILLED—By falling from a horse, on Satur day evening, September fith, WILLIAM, son of Thomas G. and Agnes Gaghagan, of Porter Tp., Jefferson County, Pa., aged 21 years, 1 month, and 10 days. • Reader, be thou also reedy ! May the Great Comforter console the bereaved! DlED—September 9th, of scarlet fever, CAR ROL CUSHING, beloved child of Sohn C. and Susan Porterfield, of Rinlenton, Pa., aged 4 years, 6 months, and 14 days. "He gathered the lambs in Ms arms." Dear " Callie " sleeps beneath the sod, But his young spirit rests with God; For Jesus says, " Let ohildien come, Within my bleeding heart there's room." W. Ft, fond parents, lookAhoTe, To, : :" who has, in tender love, `,/ro b within his bosom placed, Ti ali*:t may in Ids footateps haste. D 11th, 77 h roopect, Bader Optaity, Pa.; Sept. t. ANDREW 0. werrE, /tt the The .4 was a Member of tho Preaby- G 5015 terian church of Mt. Nebo. He was esteemed and beloved by all wao knew him. In all the relations of life be was kind and tender, and left an example worthy of imitation. He was also a sincere and humble follower of the Saviour. In the closing hours of life he said, all his hopes were in the merits of his Redeemer. His soul has gone, we believe, to inherit a man sion in glory. And his mortal body rests in hope. " For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." He has left an aged partner and two grand sons to sorrow ; but they sorrow in hope of an eternal reunion in their heavenly home. DlED—Near Pleasant Unity, Westmoreland County, Pa., on the 26th of August last, Mr. JOHN GALLAGHER, son of Mr. James Gal lagher, in the 35th year of his age. The deceased was much beloved and highly esteemed by his large circle of friends and ac quaintances. He connected himself with the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian church, September let, 1855, and was regarded by his pastor and those best acquainted with him, as a sincere, humble, and exemplary Christian. During his hist sickness, which was protracted and severe, he manifested much Christian meek ness and patience, strong hope and unshaken confidence in his Saviour, and seemed entirely resigned to the will of Providence. DIED—At her residence in Penn Tp., Butler County, Pa., August Ist, 1863, Mrs. MARGARET LOGAN, in the 41st year of her age. In the decease of this estimable and truly Christian woman, her family and friends have sustained a loss which, while they bow in hum ble submission to the will of God, they deeply lament. Mrs. Logan possessed, in an eminent degree, those traits of character which begat for her many friends, and commanded the highest respect from all her neighbors and acquaintances. In the various relations which she sustained to her family and friends, she was amiable and con fiding.. For many years she was a member in full communion with the United Presbyterian church of Clinton, and in her Christian deport ment she was exemplary and upright —a cheer ful, devoted follower of Jesus. The disease which terminated her life on earth was consump tion. Long and intense was her affliction, but it was borne with meekness and Christian resig nation. In prospect of her approaching disso lution, she was peaceful, happy.. The utterances of her dying hour were: "Jesus is precious— all is well." " Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." O. DIED—On the 24th of August last, in Vicks burg, Miss., of cougestive fevei, Mr. LAUGH LIN McINTOSH, of the Tr 84,11 Reg't 0. V. 1., in the 23d year of his age. The deceased was the son of Mr. Alexander Mclntosh, and was born and reared in Colum biana County, 0. Being born in the covenant, and trained in the fear of the Lord, in early life he gave evidence of religious impressions. He availed himself regularly of the means of grace. In health, he was always present at church, and in the . Sabbath School. Nor were these means of instruction misimproved by him. He was one among one hundred and thirty young people of the Bethel congregation who recited the Shorter Catechism accurately, and who were re warded with a Bible by L. Brewster, Esq., of New-York City. When seventeen years of age, he united himself with the Bethel Presbyterian church. Shortly after this, in association with others, he organized a young men's prayer meeting in a remote part of the congregation. Such a young man promised much. His bright morning indicated that .he would be spared to continue an honor to his friends, a blessing to the Church, and an ornament to society. But God willed it otherwise. As a Christian and a patriot, he loved his country ; he responded to her call, and placed his life upon her altar. He was with Gen. Grant in all his principle battles from Fort Donaldson to the fall of Vicksburg. Whilst in the service of his country, his Chris tian and his military character called forth the high approbation of both his Captain and his Chaplain. But he is gone. His place around his father's fireside, in the church, and at the camp-fire is vacant; but we firmly believe his spirit fills a seat in. " the General Assembly and Church of the, first born," that his body "sleeps in Jesus," and, at the sound of the last trump, Will burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in its Saviour's image rise." DIED—At Birmingham, Huntingdon County, Pa., September 27th, 1863, JOHN C. PLUMER, son of Rev. Thomas Stevenson, aged 16 years and 16 days. • The deceased was a youth of great promise, of devoted piety, and of ardent patriotism. The child of godly parents, and having enjoyed a strict ly religious education, he manifested in early life deep concern for the salvation of his soul'; and in the eleventh year of his age, made a public profession of his faith and hopes in Christ. From the hour of his self-consecration to the Lord until the morning of that holy Sabbath on which his sweet and sanctified spirit entered into rest, he lived an exemplary member of the Pres byterian Church. When the rebel invader was plundering the homes and devaitating the green fields of his native State, he promptly responded to the call of the Governor, and aided in driving back the enemies of his country. When his regiment was disbanded he returned home, car rying-with him the seeds of that disease which soon ripened into death. A violent attack of brain fever, followed by a low typhoid, termi nated. all the earthly hopes , and bright prospects of the young Christian patriot. For several days before his death, all intercourse with the outer world was suspended—not even the recog nition of his father, who had obtained permis sion to leave his regiment and hasten to the bed side of the dying son. His mortal remains sleep in the grave-yard of the Presbyterian church of Spruce Creek, of which his father was once the beloved pastor. DIED—On Friday, the 11th of. September, Mrs. REBECCA, wife of Hon. James M. Russell, of Bedford, Pa., in the 78th year of her age. Mrs. Russell was born near Carlisle, in Cum berland County, Pa., on what is known as the Cave Farm, where her father, Col. Samuel Lyon, then resided. She was married in February, A. D. -1812, by Rev. Matthew Brown', D:D., at the residence, near Washington, Pa., of Hon. Wm- M. Hoge, who was married to her aunt, Isabella Lyon, who, after the death of Mr. Hoge, married- Mr. Alexander Reed, of Washington, Penna. Mrs. Russell resided in Bedford from the time of her marriage until her death, a period of more than fifty-one years. She had a family of nine children, all of whom survive her except one, who died in 1849. She united with the. Presbyt erian church of Bedford in 18—, during the pas , torate of Rev. Dr. Baynard R. Hall. Her piety was of an unobtrusive character, and only her most intimate friends knew the depth and clear ness of her Christian experience. She was strongly attached to the church which was her spiritual home, and rejoiced in its prosperity. For several months previous to her death, she was confined to her bed but the religious inter est; then:fervading the , church, extended to her sick chamber, and she shared in the "joy of the harvest." During her protracted' illness she en dured suffering with patience, and grew in Meet ness for heaven as the months advanced. All her children, some coming from distant homes, were with her la her sickness; several of them ministering to her until the last, with all the tenderness of filial love. Of this she spoke with gratitude. Although she frequently expressed a desire to recover, yet she was willing to leave the event with Him who orders wisely, and knows both the safest way to the kingdom and the best time to enter it. On the afternoon of the Sabbath, at a calm and solemn hour, she was carried to the place of burial, there to await the dawning of the Resurrection Day. "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." W P. 11 DIED—on Monday, the 28th of September, Mrs. SARAH, wife of Mr. Joseph Alsip, of Bed ford, Pa. .She died in peace. DUNLAP'S CREEK ACADEMY, MERRITTSTOWN, FAYETTE COUNTY,. PENNA. D. HARVEY SLOAN, A,M , Principal, The Winter Session of this School—so long and no favorably known to the public, will open on MONDAY, 001.081311. 21frat, and continue Five months. For Catalogues or Information, address the Principal. oot7-2t* STEUBENVILLE FEMALE SEMI NARY. REV. CHAS• C. BEATTY, D.D. SUPERINTENDENT. PROF. A. M. REID, A.M., PRINCIPAL. This School has been in successful operation under the same Superintendence for more than thirty years. It is well and favorably known. It was the design of its founders to establish an Institution on Christian principles, whose aim would be to give not only thorough culture to the intellect, but the religion of Christ to the heart. In this aim,, God has greatly blessed them. During its entire history the favor of the Holy Spirit hag rested upon it . . . . Steubenville is remarkable for the beauty and healthful nees of its situation; and is easy of access from every direc tion by the Ohio River and Railroads. - A large Gymnasium has recently been added to its educa tional apparatus. Terms. Per Session of Five Months, beginning May or November. Boarding, Light, &c $65.00 Tuition $lO to 16.00 Washing, per dozen - .40 Painting, and Modern Languages, extra. The charges are as low as the nature of the accommoda tions afforded will admit. From these terms a deduction of fifteen per cent. is made for the daughters of Clergymen, and for any pupils that are sent by soldiers in the army. Those who wish places, must write immediately and make positive engagements, as we have engaged already nearly es many as we can take. The next Session will open on the FIRST MONDAY IN NO VEMBER. For particulars, apply to the Superintendent or Principal. oct7-7t OLDIERS' SPECIAL NOTICE. ^- 4 ' Do your duty to youiaelves ; protect your health ; Use HOLLOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT. For Wounds, Soren, Bowel Complaints, and Fevers, they aro a perfect eafe.- guard. Full directions bow to use them with every box. Only 25 cents. oct.7-It $225. PIANOS. $5OO. From the Factories of CHICAERING & SONS, MALLET, DAVIS & CO., W. Y. EMERSON, J. W. FOSE, GRUPE & MILLER, GIBSON CO.. ALFRED NEWHALL, JARDINE & SON, T. & C. FISHER For sale by the subscriber. Purchasers are requested to call and examine this stock, before buying elsewhere. Persons residing at a distance, can have descriptive lists sent to them, by addressing the subscriber, stating the price they wish to give for an instru ment. 04' Prices from $225 to $5OO. Second-hand Pianos from $2,5 to $2OO. j 2 2 xy - SALTSDURG ACADEMY. The next Session of this Institution will open on MON DAY, Novermas. 2u. Por terms and all other particulars, address any of the Trustees, or the Principal, oct,7-3t L..s. WILLIAMS, A.M. TUSCARORA FEMALE SEMI NARY. Chartered by Legislature in 1859. This Institution is located at Academia, in Tuscarora. Val ley, Juniata Co., Pa. It is situated eight miles South-west of Mifflin, and six miles Wsst of Perrysville Station, Penn's, Railroad, leading from Philadelphia •to Pittsburgh, and is six hours' ride from the former place. This situation has always been noted for its healthfulness. The scenery for variety and grandeur c,annot be surpassed ; the buildings be ing on a very high eminence, command the enchanting view of Tuscarora Mountain and Talley, for thirty miles in extent. • TUSCARORA ACADEMY, an Institution of wide celebrity, and extensively patronized—being located here, persons having Sone and daughters to educate, may have the opportunity of Bending them to the same place, where they may enjoy-each other's society while prosecuting their studies. None, how evsr, but relatives are allowed to visit the pupils, without a written permission from their guardians or parents. Libra ries, Literary Societies, and occasional Courses of Lectureson various topics, will be auxiliary tithe main course of studies prescribed. The great object of the course of training is to fit the young ladies for future usefulness. By a judicious combination of useful accomplishments, with thorough men tal discipline and high moral culture ' it is hoped that the Institution will merit and receive the liberal patronage of the public. TERNS FORA SESSION OF TWENTY WEEKS : Board, Rooms neatly Furnished and Carpeted, and Tui tion in all the English branches, for a Session of twenty week 5............ ............. . ............... ....... .... ...$60.00 Extra branches at usual rates. CALENDAR.—The Winter Session commences on Wednes day, Nov. 4th, 1863, and continues Fire Months. The Sum -mer Session commences on the first Wednesday in May, 1664. For Circulars, address MRS. O. J. FRENCH, Principal, or ANDREW PATTERSON, Proprietor, eep36-2m Academia, Juniata Co., Pa. GLENDALE FEMALE COLLEGE. R. II The TENTH COLLEGIATE YEAR opened September 14th, with increased facilities in all the departments of hi atruction. A few more boarding pupils can bo accommoda ted and will be charged from the date of entrance. For catalogues, terms, &c., address "FEMALE COLLEGE," Glendale, Hamilton County, Ohio. aep3o.6m ELDERSRIDGE ACADEMY. The THIRTY-1 0 01JETII Session of this Institution will open on Wednesday, the 14th of October next. A. DONALDSON, Principal. sepac.nt* VERMILLION INSTITUTE Had, during. the year, 327 students, of which 151 were young ladies. Of the,wbole number, 70 were from ten different States. The next Session opens OCTOBER 29ru. Daily instruction in Vocal Music, a thorough drilling in Penmanship, .4 full course in Book-keeping, (single and double entry,) French and Germam - are all included, without extra charge, in the following bills: To young men, Board, Tuition, Room furnished with bedstead, chairs, table, stove and fuel, for ten months, • , • $5.5.00 to $05.00 For the Winter Session of five m0nth5.........547.50 to $52.50 Young men ftthish each a pillow and two pillow-cases, a couple of sheets, two conifortables, or one comfortable and a chaff bed. These can be packed in a• trunk with other articles. To young ladies, who board in the family of thwPrin- • cipal, Tuition, Board, furnished Room, light and fuel prepared, for the Academical year of ten months, $95.00 to $lOO.OO For the Winter- Session of five months ........$55 to $ 58.00 Each - young lady provides herself with towels, two pillow cases, and a couple of sheets. Instrumental Music, Drawing, and Painting, are the only branches for which there is an extra charge. All bills to be paid in advance, unless otherwise arranged.. REV. SANDERS DIEFENDORF, D.D., Principal, sep3o-4t payesville, Ohio. THIRD ARRIVAL OF NEW GOODS AT J. M. BURCHFIELD'S, North-East Corner of Fourth and Market Streets, PITTSBURCaI : Cloths and Cassimeres, Flannels and Blankets, Cloaks and Shawls, Limn' BMWS GOODS OF EITOT DIFORIPTION ; • Black and Figured Silks . ; Bleached and Unbleached line - liras Irish Linens, pure Flax, This will bo found the largest and handsomest stock o goods in the city. sep2nt JUST PUBLISHED THE YOUNG PARSON• voll This work, the production of a gifted young clergyman brut been in course of publication for several months ' in one of the religious periodicals of Philadelphia, and has attracted unusual attention and admiration. It is a series of sketches and stories the ground-work of all of which is real life. "It possesses many, of the first elements of popularity; it is original, witty, full of life and interest, in many traits profoundly truthful and touching, and calculated to en courage and forewarn the Young relator, as well as reboke the troublesome classes of persona to be found in' every chttrch." For sale by all Booksellers and by the Publishers, SMITH, ENGLISH & No. 9.3 North Stxth Sired, sepl34y Philadelphia BLAIRSVILLLLEMALE SEMI A Home for Young Ladies. • This Seminary—owned and conducted by the present Prin. cipatfor a period of eleven years—with its large corps of teachers, pleasant surroundings, appropriate accommoda tions, and unsurpassed educational facilities, continues to commend itself to parents'who desire for their daughters the Baer CULTURE in all which pertains.to Female Eguc.ation. TERMS t—Board, and Tuition in the regular course and in Latin, per Session of give Months, E 60.00. Instrumental Must; Drawing, Painting, and Modern Languages, in pro portion. A large abatement in favor Of those whose mr-. cumatancea require it. The next Session will nomisenne Reynosa 3n. Cata logues sent one application to the Principal, REV. B. EL SHRPLEY, seplB-6 Blairsville, Pa. [ 10] CHAS. 0. MELLOR, No. 81 Wood Street, Pittabnrgh 12 m 0 • $ 125 E DGEWOR Toll SEMINARY ro UNO LADIZS, AT savncsysy, presents the advantagen of a dellghtftt 1 and healthy location, entirely in the country; a limited and !select number of pupils, forming a pleasant family circle; every desirable domestic comfort; the best influences oa raannere and morals; with the most efficient and thorough inetraction in AU the Branohes df Education. Facilities for riding on horseback are also provided. PROF. V DR HAM. has charge of the department of Music and French. _ TERMS MODERATE. Fall Session commences Mornay, September 2let. For a Circular, or personal interview,waHress thr grin eipal, REF. A. WILLIAMS, D.C., feblB-ly Seirickleyville, Great Discovery li USEFUL AND VALUA BLE DISCOVERY I INSOLUBLE CEMENT! 'ls of more ,general practical' utility than any invention now before the public. It has been thoroughly tutted during the last two years by practical men, and pro• nottnced by all to be Applicable to the useful Arts. Superior to any Adhesive Preparation known HILTON'S INSOLUBLE CEMENT Is a new thing, and the result of years of study; its combination is on SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES, And under no circumstances or ehango of temperature, will it become corrupt or emit any offensive smell. A new thing Its Combination AfeOP 41ZW - P ESIEROM Manufacturers, using Machines, will find it the beet article known for Cementing the Channels, as it works without delay, is not affected by any change of tempora -1 lure. Boot and Shoe Manufacturers JEWELERS Will lindit atiffielently adhesive for their nse, as has boen proved. ' Jewelers It Is Especially Adapted to Leather. And we claim as an especial merit, that it sticks Patches and Linings to Boots and Shoes sufficiently strong without stitch ing. Families It io a Liquid LIQUID CZMZNT lExtant, that is a etre thing for mending I. "IV C I ZZA Y TOYS, BONE, IVORY, And articles of Household use. REMEMBER, Hilton's Insoluble Cement Is in a liquid form and as easily applied as paste. Remembe Hilton'S Insoluble Cement Is insoluble in water or oil. Hilton's Insoluble Cement Adliefes oily substances Supplied in Family or Manufaeturera' Packages from 2 ounces to 100 lbe, HILTON BROS. & CO., PROPRIETORS, PROVIDENCE, It. I. Agenta in Philadelphia : LAlllal KAGINVIS. EMI! nti#ly NEW PUBLICATIONS OF The Presbyterian Board of Publication, 821 Chestnut Street', Philadelphia; September, 1863. SERIES FOR MAL 18M0.: WALTER AND THE PRIZE. And Other Stories- Pp. 144. Colored Frontispiece, and 1!Wo Engravinga. Price 25 and 30 cents. RAYS, OF WORT, FROM THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUS NESS; or, Instal:FUME TA_LES FOSi. YOUTH Pp. 216. Colored Frontispiece, and Two Engravings. Price 36 and 46 cents. LITTLE GEMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Pp. 216. Col ored Frontispiece and Two Engravings. "Erica 35 and 40 cents. BLIND ANNIE LORI - HER. By the Author of "George Miller and his Mother." Pp. 200. Three Engravings. Price 35 and 40 cents. LITTLE ANNIE'S FIRST BIBLE LESSONS." By Nellie Graham. Pp. 175. Three Engravings. Price 35 and 40 cents. BESS= GREY; or, THE Vu.re oP Limn LABORS. Pp 128. Three Engravings. Price 25 and 30 cents. ALSO VIE PRODIGAL SON. By Rev. George S. Mott, Pastor of the Presbyterian church at Newtown, New-Jersey. Small 12m0., pp. 143. Price 40 cents. HMO. TRACTS : No. 255. THE INEVITABLE CONTEST. Pp. 4. No. 256. THE SOLDIER'S HOSPITAL. Pp. 4. No. 257. WATCH. Pp. 8. No. 268. DO YOU INTEND TO BE A CHRISTIAN. pp. 2 No. 259. PLAIN SPEAKING. Pp. 2. REVISED BOOK .01" DISCIPLINE. A New Edition, with the Amendments Adopted by the last General Assem bly, inserted in Italics. 12m0., pamphlet. Price 5 cents. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. A Neat Form. of Certificate of Marriage, printed on Bath Poet of Various Cetera. Price 25 cents per dozen. CERTIFICATE OF RECEPTION. Printed with the, Cer tificate of Dismission, and intended to be returned to the church from which a member is dismissed. Price S cents per dozen. 'air Any of the Publications of, the Board will be sent by an, prepaid, on receipt of the Catalogue price. Please address orders to WINTHROP SARGENT, Business Correspondent feh2l-tf D . ENTIS T. R. Y. The very beet Oheap Dentistry ever done in the world, is furnished at the Dental Institute, 251 PENN !MEM PITISIIIINGE, PA. mv2o-ly C. C WARRINGTON, LATE OF FOURTH. STREET, Would invite the attention of the Ladies to his well aesarted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES of his own make, or made to order; and a superior article hi material, workmanship, style and finish, warranted not to rip, and to give general satiethution„ which he offers for sale as low as any Eastern made shoe in the city, T. 0. WARRINGTON, 108 Grant street, (opposite the Cathedral,) Pittsburgh, Pa. Rep am GENTLEME_N I S CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER. CLOTHS, CASSIA — BREA VESTINGS, and OVERCOAT MOS, will be found at 3111E•r 01# IC WIOE-ill* Tailoring Establishment, NO. 84 WYLIE STREET, PITTSBURGE, marroy JOHN A. RENSHAW, Corner of Liberty and Hand Streets, Pittsburgh, Pa., Would invite the attention of the public to his extensive and varied assortment of CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, TEAS, Sugar-Cured Hams, Dried Beet; Fish, Cheese, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Pickles and Sauces, Havana Cigars, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, to., besides alarge stock of HOUSEKEEPING UTENSILS, Such as Wood and Willow Ware, Japanned Tin Ware, Housekeeping Hardware, &c,, WITOLZSALZ AND IiRTAXI., *iv- Goods carfeully packed and delivered free of charge for cartage at any , of the Railroad Depots or Steamboat Landings.. Catalogues containing an extended list of goods, sent by mail if desired, and all orders from a distance will receive our prompt and careful attention. JOHN A. RENSHAW. apf-ly MONEY TO LOAN, ON MORTGAGE secured on property within the county, or adjoining counties, for a term of years, in sums to suit. Also, Notes, Bonds,- Mortgages, Arc., negotiated. Six per cent. paid on time deposits. Highest premium paid on Gold and Silver. Apply at the office of . G. S. BATES, Butler St., near Allen. Lawrenceville, Pe. n ly FRUIT TREES, &C., &C. our stock of TREES, - of large size, for Fall planting, is fine, viz.: APPLE, PEACH, PEAR; PLUM, CHERRY; and GRAPE VINES, viz.: DELAWARE, CONCORD, and the new approved sorts is large qUantities, and all other nursery Stock for profit. Ornamental-Shrubs and Evergreens, in treat varieties. Fanners and others Coating to the Nurseries with their own wagons, will be furnished extra large TREES at the usual rates. L. SHIELDS. & CO SBWIPRLEY, PA. WITHERSPOON- INSTITUTE, BUTLER pA The Winter terniof five months will open on the 27th of October. Tuition; #6.00, Sa.oo, and $lO.OO, according to hmnehes studied. Piano or -Melodeon, (eats,) $12.0 per Beads:M. Boarding, $2.00 per week. _ Address the Principal, 3. B. BOYD. • sep3o4t* IT IS THE' ONLY
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