otirg. Differences. Fall not out upon the way; Short ;kis, and soon will end; Better far to fly the fray Than to lose the friend.. Christ hath sent yeu, two and two, With a mandate to return : Can you meet the Master's view, If with wrath you burn ? It thy brother seemeth slow, Jeer rrot, but thy quickness slack; Rather than divided go, Keep the wearier track. Quit nut, as for shorter line, Ancient ways together trod; Joy to read at once the sign Pointing on to •G att. Teach each other as you walk, How to sing the angels' song; Fill the time with homeward talk, Then 'twill not be long. Gently.deal with those who roam, Silent as to wanderings paat; So together at your home All arrive at last. littrarg Iteticts. THE AMBER GODS AND OTHER STORIES. By Harriet Elizabeth Prescott. 12m0., pp. 432. Boston: Ticknor 4 Fields. For sale by R. S. Davia, Pittsburgh. Were we obliged to choose between a day's ride on an old-fashioned corduroy road, and a day's attentive perusal of works written in the peouliar style of the present volume, we would be almost tempted to decide upon the former as the least intolerable grievance. The physical jolting, up and down, forward and backward, 'hither and thither, so notoriously, inseparable from the one, is strikingly analogous to the ner vous, mental jolting attendant on the other. As some; however, love the excitement incident to a rough ride, so there are doubtless some who will cheerfully submit to the starts and pitches and suspenses to which an author may subject them. It is evident from many passages in the vol ume, that Miss Prescott can write so as both to please and instruct a very widely extended cir cle of readers. If she will but aim in her style more at perspicuity and ease, sbe may bring into very valuable service her vividness of imagina tion, vigor of thought, intensity of feeling, and fine command of language. PHILIP VAN ARTEVELDE. A Dramatic Ito- mance. In Two Parts. By Ilenrg Taylor. 18mo. ' pp. 456. Boston: Ticknor (j . Fields. For sale in Pittsburgh by R. S. Davie. The beaut-iful blue and gilt series of poets issued by Messrs. Ticknor & Fields has become extensive ly popular. The volume before us is an addition to the series. The poem is descriptive of stirring events which occurred nearly five centuries since, in Flanders. Much, of course, is supplied by the imagination of the poet, in order to give completeness to the drama. The interest of the plot is well sustained throughout. The moral tone of the poem is in the main elevated and excellent, though we notice a few expressions which cannot but offend a duly cultivated re ligious taste. • PALMONI; or, Tux NUMERALS OF SCRIPTURE A PROOF OF INSPIRATION. A Free Inquiry. By N. Mahan, D.D., Professor of Ecclesiasti cal History in the General Theological Semi nary. Small Bvo., pp. 176. New-York: D. .Appleton 4 - Co. For sale in Pittsburgh by R. S. Davie. Professor Mahan holds to the theory that there is a latent, mystic and important meaning in the numerals of Scripture; and, in support of this theory, he adduces many plausible arguments. We have perhaps too little taste for speculations of this kind, and may therefore undervalue their importance. To those however who take an in terest in such matters, we commend the present work as worthy of their investigation. A CLASS-BOOK OF CHEMISTRY, in which the Latest Facts and Principles of the Science are Explained and Applied to the Arts of Life, and the Phenomena of Nature. Designed for ,the use of Colleges and Schools. A New Edi tion, Entirely Rewritten, with over Three Hundred Illustrations. By Edward L. Yeo mans, D.D., Author of "The Chemical Chart." id Hand-Book of Household Science," &o. 12m0., pp. 460. New-York -: D Appletont Co. For sale by R. S. Davis We are not much in favor , of the multiplication of text-books for schools. In some departments 'of Science, however, new books, or revised edi tions of old ones, are frequently demanded by the changes and improvements which are con stantly taking place. This is especially the case with regard to chemistry. Whether Dr. Yeo man's work is all that it claims to be, we leave teachers themselves to judge. We are satisfied, at least, that it is worthy of their careful exami nation. OUR BOARD. OF PUBLICATION have add ed to their excellent Series for Youth, the follow ing neat 18mo. volumes : " Rays of Light from the Sun of Righteousness; or, Instructive Tales for Youth;" and "The Sunbeam, and Other Sto ries." Ifor tte gong. Begin with God. Begin the day with God, He is thy eun and day; He is the radiance of thy dawn; To him address thy lay. Sing a new song at morn, Join the glad woods and hills : Join the fresh winds, and seas, and plains, Join the bright flowers and rills ! Take thy first walk with God, Let him go forth with thee : By stream, or sea, or mountain path, Still seek his company. Thy first transaction be, With God himself above So shall thy business prosper well, And all the day be love. Foolish Frights. " 0, 0, 0, that ugly, dreadful toad," screeched little Johnny. "What are you afraid of, Johnny-? What harm will the toad do you The toad is squatting in the sunshine, and enjoying the pleasant weath er as well as you. May be he has just eaten his dinner of grubs and worms. I hope he has, for he eats the bugs which destroy the pear-tree." Some children are always in a fright. If they go into the 'garden, they are afraid of caterpillars and toads. If they walk in the country, they are afraid of cows and a flock of geese. If they run about in town, they are afraid of poor little harmless dogs, who look up at them with a "bow-wow wow," as mu& us'to say, gg Good day, little master." But tittle master sets up a ter rible ors, as if be were bitten, and doggy walks vii, - wagging his tail and.wondering what it all means. When these children of foolish frights come into the house, here also they find alarms. If a mouse peeps out of its hole, they nearly go into fits. If puss runs round after her tail, they scream. I once saw a child start and cry at the sight of a spider walking across the floor. "0,0, 0 !" she cried. And what sensible question do you think her sister asked? Why, Jessie, how you act! 'What do you suppose the spider will think?" Yes, I wonder what the spider did think ? I suppose it thought, if it thought at all, "That child is a monster to me. Its two legs can run a hundred times faster than my six legs; its little toe could crush my whole body; its big hand could sweep me to death in a minute; it could eat me up at a quarter of a mouthful. I have no way to defend myself from her. I can't sting; I wont bite; I have no claws; and yet she is afraid of me. She is a rea sonable creature; and yet is afraid of me." No wonder if the spider should walk off, laughing at you in her sleeve. Pray do not start, and run, and cry, At every spider, dog, and fly ; But rather say, "'T is pleasant weather, You and I be friends together." Are Yon Kind to Your Mother? Who guarded you in health, and com forted you when ill? Who hung over your little bed when you were fretful, and put the cooling draught to your parched lips ? Who taught you how to pray and gently helped you to read? Who has borne with your faults, and been kind and patient with your childish ways ? Who loves you still, and who contrives and works for you every day you live ? It is your mother—your own dear mother. Now let me ask you, Are you kind to your mother? Synod of lowa. The Synod of lowa met in stated meeting at lowa City, on Thursday, September 10th, and in the absence of the Moderat6r, was opened with .a sermon by Rev. A. A. E. Taylor. The attendance was not as large as usual. Rev. John Hudson was chosen Modera tor, and Rev. J. Allen, Temporary Clerk. Dr. C. O. Waters addressed Synod on the Army and Colportage work of the Board of Publication, in reference to which Synod adopted the following paper " WREREAS, Synod having heard the very interesting statements of Dr. Waters, in regard to the happy effect of the distri bution of the publications of our Board among the soldiers; and whereas, we feel that a wide door is opened in this direction for doing good; "We would therefore recommend the pastors of the churches within our bounds to take special care to bring this subject fully before the people, and that the chil dren of the Sabbath Schools be solicited to contribute to this good work. "We would. also recommend that the collections taken up among our people for the Christian Commission, be given through our own Board of Publication, as far as practicable." An appeal from Rev. L. R. Lockwood vs. the decision of the Presbytery of Dubuque, suspendin g - , him from the exercise of the ministry, being referred to the Judicial Committee, was found to be in order, and the whole case was reviewed by Synod ac cording to the form prescribed in the Book of Discipline. After which Synod unani mously refused to sustain the appeal. No tice has been since given by the appellant, of further appeal to the next General Assembly. The property of Bowen Collegiate Insti tute, a flourishing Academy at Hopkinton, lowa, heretofore under the supervision of Synod, was tendered to Synod, and after consideration, was unanimously accepted. This property, including a fine large school building, and several acres of valuable land adjoining, is estimated to be worth $9,000, and is without incumbranee, and has a fine school already established in a good neighborhood. The attention of Synod was called to Wilson's Historical Almanac, and the mem bers urged to sustain it. Resolutions were adopted, urging Ses sions to elect delegates to Synod, and to strive to be regularly represented in the body. A Committee appointed to prepare a Minute in relation to the decease of Rev. Charles Cummins, D.D., reported a brief memorial of the departed father. The Presbytery of Cedar has adopted amore extensive Minute, which will doubtless be published in your columns. The Narrative on the State of Religion within our bounds was adopted and ordered to be printed. It is as follows : "We may with the Psalmist sing of mercy and judgment. During the past year, God has been merciful to this Synod ; most of the ministers have statedly preached the Word of Life to congregations increas ing in numbers and earnest in attention. We have been free from hostile invasion •and murderous raids, that have spoiled the homes and burned the churches of some that are dear to us. The Bible is still open—the throne of grace accessi ble. We can still read, and pray, and preach in peace. Our Sabbath Schools have been well sustained, and most of our prayer-meetings have been at least kept in existence. -But it is painfully apparent that intemperance, profanity, and Sabbath desecration, are increasing. These three vices, the parents of a numerous progeny of evils, have had their flood-gates widened by the present war, and they are sweeping in upon us with overwhelming power. But we have the cheering promise : when the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. "In some localities heretical' organizations are spreading mildew and blight on all un der their influence. The Shepherd has had to guard against the wolf whilst guard ing the flock. Our beloved .Ohurch has suffered much in the present struggle for national existence. Two-thirds of our ses sion are said to be in soldiers' graves. Our worshipping assemblies are dotted all over with badges of mourning, and those whose friends have escaped are, in continual anx iety, not knowing what mail may bring them heavy tidings. This state of things has wrought up the minds of the people to intense earnestness on the state of the country. They who have husbands, fathers or brothers in the army feel that the atro cious demon ofd rebellion which has made so many hetirts to bleed—which has cast a dark shadow over so many homes—which has clad the nation in mourning, deserves no sympathy. Those who have gone to the army have done so from a sense of duty. They expect our prayers. If it be right for members of our churches to jeopardize their lives in this cause, then it is required of us to pray for this cause; for wlio would PRESBYTERIAN BANNER.---WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1863, For the Prosbytertaißanner be willing - to die in a cause for which he would not be willing to pray ? But it is feared that some of our people indulge in a spirit of bitterness and revenge in prayer. They do n't pray for their enemies, but against them. We have not sufficiently watched against the vindictive feeling. We have forgotten to follow Christ in this. While in obedience to the word of God we pray for our Government, some have no heart to pray for our enemies in the spirit of him who, when nailed to the cross, prayed, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do' The general condition of the Church is one of coldness. Comparatively few are revived and active— few are lettina 6 their light shine—few point steadily to Christ, as the magnetic needle to the pole. Neglect of prayer-meeting is la mented in almost all our churches. We need the Holy Spirit to come like a gentle dove, and allay our heartburnings, and heal our backelidings and revive us graciously." It was ordered that the names of mem bers vlao,have left Synod before adjourn ment without leave, be entered upon the records. Synod, in response to a polite invitation, visited the State University buildings on Saturday, afternoon. Synod also, after dis cussion, declined to change the name of the Presbytery of Toledo. The Sabbath services were interesting, and marked with unusual feeling. Synod adjourned to meet in Hopkinton the first Thursday of October, 1864, which day and month were also chosen as the stated time for the meetings of Synod here after. A. A. E. TAYLOR., Stated Clerk. For the Presbyterian Banner In Memoriam WHERZAS, God in his most , holy and wise providence has, by the hand of death, removed our friend and brother, Mr. Wm. Donaldson, Sr., long a worthy member of Bethel church, and for more than a quar ter of a century a member of this Session And whereas the righteons are to be had in everlasting remembrance, their virtues cherished and their example followed so far as they followed Christ; therefore, Resolved, That in the death of Wm. Donaldson, Sr., his family have lost an honored and most worthy head; his wife a kind and loving husband; his children an affectionate and indulgent father; his near friends a brother long to be remembered;. the community a worthy and most upright citizen ; the church of God an humble and consistent member; and this Session an ac tive, faithful and diligent brother and co laborer, who was ever prompt in the dis charge of duty; prudent and judicious in counsel; peaceful in demeanor, always con sulting the purity, peace, and prosperity of the Church. Resolved, That in the death of this brother, this Session are called upon to mourn his loss, and are solemnly reminded that life is very short and uncertain ; that death and judgment are in near prospect; that we should earnestly labor whilst the day lasts, knotting that the night cometh in which no man can work ; that we should be excited to greater diligence in our Mas ter's work, that when he calls us hence, we may be ready to depart in peace and enter upon the joys of our Lord. Resolved, That this paper be recorded in the minutes of Session, read to the con gregation, published in the Presbyterian Banner, and a copy of it transmitted to the family f our departed brother. Bethel, September 11, 1868. G. M. Par the Presbyterian Banner. Experience of a Christian Commisaion Dale- gate The writer of the following letter, after laboring faithfully for the good of the sol diers in Tennessee, went to the Potomac Army, where he remained six weeks. ALLEGHENY CITY, Sept. 26, 1863. 111 r. Joseph Aibree, Treasurer Christian Commission : On the 25th of August we pitched our " Chapel Tent " among the troops of the Third and Fifth Corps of the Army of the Potomac. The location was beautiful, healthy, quiet, easy of, access, and in every respect adapted to the purpose intended. The field of labor was large and inviting. Under these delightful circumstances we labored in the blessed cause of our Master until interrupted by the late movement of the army. Our labor consisted in holding meetings daily, in the Commission Tent, in preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ among the soldiers out in the regiments and batteries, and in distributing the printed page among the thousands around us. The work increased in interest. The tent was filled to overflowing with earnest listeners to the truth. The eye suffused with tears, the word.uttered in broken ac cent, the importunate prayer, and earnest praise, indicated the presence of God in our midst. Night after night these meet ings were held. Hundreds shared their benefits. Words of exhortation were re peatedly offered, and seasons of prayer faith fully employed. Chaplains by invitation often conduct these Meetings. They, could realise the necessity and importance of such a work, and willingly cooperated with us in our labors. Some who had, hitherto fol lowed their Saviour afar off; now resolved to walk nearer him in the future. Others stood up and spoke to their comrades of the love of Jesus in their hearts. Many hav ing faith in the effectual fervent 'prayer, asked to be remembered at the throne of grace. At the close of these exercises, friend met friend and grasped each other's hand in Christian fellowship and love, feel ing that it was good to spend a season in holding communion with God and one an other. One incident connected irith these precious meetings I must not fail to relate. I copy it from .a letter written by the sol dier himself. • " The first night I went to meeting, God's Spirit convinced me of-my evil ways. I felt that I was on the road of destruction. The Lord laid his hand upon me heavily. I could hardly remain upon my seat until the service was over, for God's Spirit crushed my heart down to the ground, so that I could not receive any comfort Af ter the meeting closed, I went to my camp, entered my tent, sat down, thinking, that in this way I might relieve my, mind ; but it was all in vain. I rose to my feet and marched up and down our company street, but it was all of no use. I could not ease my mind. Next morning we had orders to get ready to. go out on picket. 0 how glad I was that I could go out on picket, for I thought if I could only get away from camp and find some place where 'I could amuse myself. The day passed off quite comfortable; but when night came, again the Spirit of God began 'his work; again he brought the need of my soul's salvation to my mind; again urging me to come to Jesus while it was yet called to-day. I promised my God if he would spare my life just one more day, that I would repent; but this did not ease my mild any. When I was relieved from; picket - duty, I walked off into the woods and called upon the Lord to have mercy upon my poor soul ; but the more I prayed the heavier grew the burden upon my soul. I made up my mind that I would find peace for any soul, or else I would die at the feet of Jesus; for I would much rather. die than live in this way. When night came, I cast my eyes over toward the ' Christian Commission Tent,' which stood but a little distance from our camp. I saw the soldiers all go ing in. I started over, and on my war' made up my mind that if there was an oft portunity given for sinners to come forward to-night, that I would .be one of the num ber to einbrace it. The opportunity was given, and 0 how my heart bled that night! Still I felt that Jesus was drawing nearer to me. I went to my tent; I laid down and had a good night's rest. The next Morning I was put on guard again ; but just as soon as my, relief came, I went into the woods all alone, and gave my heart to Jesus. 0 the feelings that were in my heart, tongue can never express. God spoke peace to my soul. 0, my dear friends, the happiest hour ever I had in my life, was that one. I feel assured that if God calls me from this world, I have abetter home to go to, for I am now a soldier of the cross, as. well as a soldier for my coun try. 0 I wish to say to all who have not tried the religion of the Saviour, to come to him and try it. PHILIP 0-, " C 0.13. 72d Neir-York Vol." TESTIMONIALS OP OFFICERS IN BEHALF OF THE COMMISSION Capt. Paine said to a delegate of the Christian Commission : " The Potomac army is only loppin t , off the branches of the rebellion, while . you delegates of the U. S. Christian Commission are striking its roots." Capt. Beekman, of the 93d New-York Vols., said at the close of one of the ser vices held at the Commission headquarters --" Brethren, next to God and the Bible, I love the U. S. Christian Commission." Gen. Patrick said the CoMmission sup plied just what the army needed. BENEFIT OF THE SABBATH SCHOOLILLIIS TRATE)) IN THE ARMY On putting the question to a soldier who had been a frequent attendant at the Sabbath School, whether the institution was a good one, whether the lessons there learned sustained him in the hour of temp tation, I universally received an answer in the affirmative: One writing to me upon this subject, says "I am happy to say that the Sabbath School and the instruction I received from it; has saved me from eter nal ruin." SAMUEL T. MCCLURE. Per the Presbyterian Renner The Presbytery of Vincennes Met at. Petersburg, according to adjourn ment, and was opened with a sermon by Rev. A. Sterrett. Rev. James Crawford was chosen Mod erator, and Henry W. Fisk, Temporary Clerk. Rev. Henry Keigwin, of South Alabama Presbytery, and Rev. Cornelius McCain, of Platt Presbytery, were received as mem bers of this Presbytery. Mr. Keigwin is laboring in the Indiana church, and Mr. McCain at Washington. The churches under our care are direct ed to send their contributions for.the Board of Domestic Missions to R. F. Morton, Treasurer of Presbytery, or to P. B. Cook, Missionary, until the remaining de ficit in his salary is paid. Presbytery enjoins on all the churches under its care to take up collections for all the Boards of the Church, and for the Committee for Disabled _Ministers. This ditty is also' faithfully and affectionately urged in a Pastoral Letter, which our churches will receive in due time. The question concerning the right of property between the First and Second Vincennes churches, was referred to Synod for adjudication. The conversation on the state of relig ion was far from encouraging. We are evidently passing through a season of great drought and barrenness, when God is with holding the dews and. the showers of his Spirit. The sad fact is apparent every where, that our people are exercised about questions of temporal policy almost to the exclusion of any concern about their per sonal growth in grace. Yet we bless God that he still has his thousands in Israel, and that his work goes forward, although it be casting a handful of corn on the top of the-mountains. The next stated meeting will be held at Evansville on the 2d Thursday of April, 1864. Presbytery adjourned to meet at Bloomington during the sessions of Synod. This was certainly the most pleasant and profitable meeting of the Presbytery of. Vincennes it has been our privilege to at tend, and we are sure that the members went home feeling that it is a good and pleasant thing for brethren to dwell togeth er in'unity. Stist . tirm B. TAGGART, Slated Clerk. For the Preebytertan Banner Rev. Richard J. Evans. The Rev. Richard a'. Evans, of the Pres bytery of Puget Soul; > WaShington Ter ritory, departed this life in June last. • No public announcement of this sad event has heretofore beerrmade.. Little else than the simple-fact itself is 'known to the writer, but enough is known of Mr. - Evans' ster ling piety and trust in atoning blood to mar rant the undoubting belief that his death was`" in •the Lord," and that he has enter ed into' the rest`that remaineth for the peo ple of God. Mr. Evans was of Welsh descent, and, at the period of his conversion, connected himself with the Welsh Calvinistic church. With his eye humbly Axed on the sacred office, he entered 'upon a course of prepare tory.study in Jefferson College, where he was graduated in 1857. He immediately became a student of Theology in the Sem inary at Allegheny, and' at once tookun honorable rank in his class as . a scholar and a Christian. During the revival scenes "of blessed memory" of the following year, God• was pleased by his grace to develop his faith to a new vigor, and to ornament his life with a new devotion. His mind turned longingly toward the nations that sit in the region and, • shadow of death. He nisde his duty in . regard to the foreign field the subject of long and earnest prayer. At the conclusion of studies . in the Spring, of 1860, he found himself, prevent ed from that particular branch of Christ's service, but his sour was full of the Spirit of missions ; and, having' previously con nected 'himself with the Allegheny City PresbyterY, he 'ae,cepted 'a commission from the Domestic Board to labor , in the •; Terri- Wry where ,now, in accordance with his last wish,lis body lies, and ; will remain till the resurrection; sleepin,„T,under the Shadow of the little church which was the fruit of his prayers and labors. His efforts were not, lowever,-eonfined to . one roint;.lie' per formed' very<intich thiSsienaPy,labor at Oth, er points. Citizens of Thlit farleir region ,„ , have told me that of the clergy of all de nominations in that Territory, he perhaps ranked first in ability and influence. He was earnest, prayerful, industrious—a Jc( man in society. His earthly work is done. The Master has come and called for him—called him to the pure and endless services of the upper sanctuary. To• such as him, lc to die is gain." ' W.E.11/1. For the Presbyterian Banner. A Tribute of Respect. At a meeting of the Young Ladies' Edgeworth Literary Society of the Leech burgh Male and Female Institute, held September 11th, 1863, the following reso lutions were unanimously adopted : WHEREAS, It has pleased God, in his wisdom and providence, to remove from our midst, Miss Isabella Hawk, an active mem ber of this Society, and one with whom we were all pleased to associate, and for whom we entertained the highest respect; there fore, ' Resolved, That while we mourn the loss of one so fair and lovely, we recognize the hand of God in it, bow in humble submis sion to his holy will, and view it, as a sol emn warning to us of the uncertainty of life. Resolved, That by her death this Insti tution has lost a diligent student, this So ciety a faithful member, and we a compan ion endeared to us by her kindness—one who was most exemplary in, her character and agreeable in her manners. .Resolved, That we tender our most heartfelt sympathies to her bereaved rela tives, who are thus early left to mourn her sudden departure; assure them that their sad- loss is her eternal gain ; and commend them to the care of Him who alone, can wipe away their tears, and sustain them in their sorrow. Resolved, That a copy of these, resolu tions be published in the Presbyterian Banner, Armstrong Free Press, and G-reens bUrg Argus, and that a copy be sent to the parents of the deceased. } SALLIE PARES, Lizzr HORRELL, Committee. DIARY FITZGEE,ALD, The Weed of Dissatisfaction. Try for a day, I beseech you, to preserve yourself in an easy and cheerful frame of mind. But be for one day, instead of fire-worshipper of passion, the sun-worship per of clear self possession, and compare the day in which you have rooted out the weed of dissatisfaction, with that on which you have allowed , it to grow up, and you will find your heart open to every good motive, your life strengthened, and your breast armed with a panoply against every trick of fate ; truly you will wonder at your own improvement.--Jean Paul Rich ter. Left to Itself. Coleridge says - that as one of his friends was expressing his idea that it was unfair to influence a child's mind by inculcating any opinions before it should come to years of discretion and be able to choose for itself, he showed him his garden, telling him it was his botanic garden. " How so 7" said he ; "it is covered with weeds." " Oh," said Coleridge, " that is because it has not yet come to its age, of discretion and choice. The weeds, you see, have taken the liberty to grow, and I thought it unfair in me to prejudice the soil against them for -roses and strawber ries." FORM OF A DEVISE OR BEQUEST TO ART qg THE BOARDS OF TRH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The State laws differ so much that no one form will answer;in all the States, but in every case it is essential to give the RIGHT CORPORATE NAME. The oldest Board was originally called the Board of Missions ' but is now incorporated un der. the laws of Pennsylvania under title of As Trustees of the Board of Domestic Missions of the General Assemblyof the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America." Of the Board of Education the corporate name is, " The Trustees. of the Board of. Educa tion of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America." , • The Board of Foreign Missions is incorporated under the laws of New-York, under the style of " The Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyte rian Church in the United States of America." The Board of Publication is incorporated un der the laws of Pennsylvania under the style of The Trustee.: of the Presbyterian Board of Pub hieation." The Board of Church Extension of the Gen eral Assembly is not incorporated, but the fol lowing form of bequest, it is supposed, would be valid. • I bequeath to my executors the sum of dollars, in trust, to pay over the same in. after after my decease, to the person who, when the same shall be payable, shall act as Treasurer of the Board of Church Extension of. the General As sembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, of America, located in the City , of St. Louis, Afissouri, to be applied to the uses and purposes of said Board, and under its directions, and the receipt of, the -said Treasurer shall be a ,< full and legal acquittance of my said executors for the same. When real estate or other property is given, le it be particularly described. RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEAI BLY IN REGARD TO COLLECTIONS. WHEREAS, Many of our churches do not con tribute to our benevolent enterprises, and where as, it is desirable to test the power of simultq neous effort; and whereas,^ an emergency has arisen, requiring the cooperation of all our churches to save our Boards from serious em barrassment; therefore, Resolved, 1. That this Assembly earnestly re quest all our churches that have no fixed times for the purpose, to take up annual collections as follows, viz.: "For the BOARD ON DOMESTIC MISSIONS 011 the Finer SABBATH OF NOVEMBER, For the BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS on the FIIRST SABBATH OF JANUARY. For the BOARD OF EDUCATION on the Fiat SABBATH OF MARCH. _ For the COLFORTA.GE FUND of the BOARD OF PUBLICATION on the FIRST SABBATH or MAY. For the BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION on the . FIRST SABBATH OF JULY. For the DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND on the 'FIRST SABBATH OF SEPTEMBER. Resolved, 2. That when the annual collections cannot be taken up on the days above designated, it be recommended to take them up- as soon thereafter as possible. • , , 110 N. WILSON WCANDLESS, judge of iho: United States Circuit Court, President. Corner of Penn, and St. Clair Streets, , - Pittsburgh, Pa . ,. TILE LARGEST, , 'ODEAPEST, AND BEST. • • $35.00 pays for a full Cominercial Conroe. ` • No extra charges for lifenufileturenh Steamboat, Railroad and Bank Book-leeping. ' • Ministers' sons at half price. Students enter and review at any time. This Institution is conducted by experienced Teachets and practical Accountants} .rrho prepare lonnvmeul'or active boldness, at theleast expense and'shortest time,'for the most lucrative and responsible situations. Distosuar granted for merit only. Renee the; unisexual preference for graduates . of this College, by business men.. PROF. A. COWLEY, the beet Penman of the union, who holds the largest number of Pram , 'Pusan - ow, ands over all competitors, teaches Rapid Dewiness Writing. - , For specimens of Penmanship, and Catalogue containing ,Aatuitle• incismo tetratityrfiva canto to TENSLINS k. SMITH, Principal.. .1111 4 . Attepd where:the'Sons 'and clerks Uf" Banketu arid Business Men grxminate. • - tatirg-ly V - . 10 * D VreshOtrian Nano, P3ii WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, Published at FarlirrS33T7B.o.l - 1, BY BEV. DAVID 1 'KISNEY. MS IS A. LARGE RELIGIOUS NEWSPAPER PRINTED ON EXCELLENT PAPER, AND IN SUPERrOR STYLE IT CONTAINS 31MM13. - t - cwmo3Lant.lir on all the leading topics of the day, both Rellgiotui and See. tiler. All the various eubjecte that present themselves for consideration, and that are worthy the attention of Intelli gent and Chrisrtign people, are discussed from the Christian stand-point, and in the comprehensive spirit of Christian charity and enlarged benevolence. From the beginning of our present National troubles, this paper, while allying itself with no political party, has taken high and fearless ground in favor of the Constitution and the regularly ordained Government, and of the preservation of the integrity of the Union. Its , utterances have been firm and decided, and they will continue to be such until the spirit of rebellion hes been entirely quenched, and onr Gov ernment once more firmly estabilabed. OUR European Correspondence is unrivalled by any other American journal, in breadth of view, reliability, and general usefulness. It ie a complete history of the progress of affairs in Europe, that is inval. viable. EASTERN SUMMARY gives ei complete view of business, opinion, religions con corns, and matters and things in general, in' NEW-ENGLAND, NEW AI!T'D pint. A DEIPIELA.. This is a feature found in no other religious newspaper, and makes the Banner a moat 'trainable repository for informs. tlon concerning those plasm, to all readers. Among onr CONTRIBUTORS are some of the beet newwpspec writers in the Church. We also Ism OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENTS In all parte at the land. The Compendium of Domestic and. Foreign News is prepared with much care and labor. And just now the news in the daily papers is often so uncertain and contra dictory that the weekly papers can give by dm the most re liable'news for the public, since the opportunity for aiding and correction is allowed.' Under the head of PERSONAL, the most interesting incidents connected with individuals of note, whether dead or living, are published. And under the head of VARIETIES, am given the mate of l!cience, Travel, Dieeovery, Statistl sal Information, &e., of meat value to the public. While at the same time most valuable S,ELECT•IONS from liooke, magazines, and other neompaperi, arergiren for the Christian s the parent, the man of literature and learnin and for the children. Nor are the CLAIMS OF THE GARDEN BD THE ME forgotten; but nsuott or the information needed for both is regularly presented nialomemEss This paper is furnished at the low rate of $1:50 per an num, when paid in advance; with an additional copy to the pereon getting up a Olub 4 of Twenty. $2,00 -at the end of three me n the. $2.50 at the end •of the year. 50 cents extra when delivered by Carrier. Addreas REV. DAVID 111'1KINNEY, PRESBYTERIAN BANNER, PITTSBURGH, PA. DANVILLE THEOLOGICAL SEM- INARY The Eleienth Annual Session of this Seminary will Dom =once on the • 20th Day of September Next, with a full corps of Professors. Comfortable rooms for students, supplied with the princi pal articles of furniture needed, have been provided by re cent improvements. The neceesury expenses for board, washing, fuel, and light, do not exceed $120; and the Institution is in a condi tion to render assistance, in addition to the appropriation of the "Board of Education," to all worthy students who may require it. Further .information may be obtained from any of the Professors. BTEPREN TERRE% aug2643t Secretary Board of Directors. CARBON r For Brilliancy and Economy, BURPAI3I3EB' ALL OTHER ruarnanuarNo Oita now in market. It will burn in an [Olen `of Coal oil lam it per featly safe, and free from all offensive odor. Nan stared and for sale by . , W. MACKEOWN, feb&-ly 167 Muni: PIT TEMITIWIL WEST .BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL' MALE AND FICHALIS. . • 'Duties resumed September Bth, 1862. The aecomm tions for BOARDING PUPILS are equal to Way in the &a e The coarse of instruction thorough:- Pupils received at any age preparatory to entering.the Nigh School classes. TERNS—tor .. .43tiper quarter. Nor Circulars address N: DONLHLTY LONG, AM., Principal, . acp6-tf Jersey Ahoro, Lyoomiag Co., Pa. . . J.D. WIL-LIAMS, •-"" WITOLITIALE AND' RBTSTI. ' Tea ."DealEir and. Grope* • Fll4 SMITHFIELD STREETS; PITTSIT,Than. PParaPiet& Teas, and a general varie§ ,, of Fin&Cfreicer . ieer, at the lowest Cash. wipes. • - , Girds earefaily packed, and ferwaided I.le,destrea. JOHN D. APCORD 3431 E 8 5 . VeCitti ) IC 41:110 Cp . MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS ij Hats, Caps, and Straw Goods WHOLEbALE AND RETAIL, 1:1 Wood Street, Pittsburgh Have now on band for Spring sales, as large and comph to assortment of Goods as can be found in any of the Ea stt, r : oitieth consisting of r Fur, Silk, and Wool Hats, 01 every style and quality; CAPS of every quality sad fashions; Palm Leaf, Straw, Leghorn, and Panama R AT :! Straw, and Silk BONNETS, etc., etc. Persona ~,,i6 h i ng purchaseeither by Wholesale or Retail, will find It to the! ....Oil 1111 ID E, OIL AND LEATHER STO D. KIRKPATRICK & SONS, No. 31 Month Third Street, Erarwszis Mammy AID Casierwur Elva= a, Pari.szEtvan, Hate for Bale SPANISH AND GREEN SLAUGHTER HIDES, CAte r , TA AND PATNA NIPS, TANNERS , OIL, ac., 4,1 , TEE LOWEST PRICES AND UPON THE BEST TEEMS. air All kinds of Leather in the rough wanted, for wlikt the highest marke. price will be given in cash, or taken ro exchange for 13...e5. Leather stored free of charge, and moll on commission. Libe o r F al Cash Atlvancen made on Loather Con 4P sto ed tS 1.-j) pITTSBURGEIFEMALECOLLEGL L O. PBBBHING,D.D., President. Best Sustained College hi the State. NINETEEN TEACHERS. .Attendance last year, tit Superb brick buildings. Thorough and extensive comae of study. TELEGRAPHING and ORGAN MUSIC laugh FORTY DOLLARS per term for boarding, light, &c. S p r r term commences 'MARCH 265 n. Send to the Preati, for a catalogue. M. SThiPSON, President of Board of Tresteb, FERGUSON Fir- CO,, Book and Job Printers, 84 FIFTH STREET, - GAZETTE BURDINGR PITTSIVITRQH, PA. Sir Every description of Printing executed neatly, EIIORT NOTICE. POST OFFICE Box. 801. rny2n4b, IRVING COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, CORNER OP Beaver Street and Stockton Avenue, ALLEGHENY CITY, PA. A Select Classical School FOR YOUNG LADIES, With instruction in all the common and higher EntISA branches, Mathematics, Ancient and Modern Langin t e,„ the Sciences, Composition, Music, Painting, Drawing ; cc: The Seventh Semi-Annual Session commences MONDAY, ZEPTEXBIat 7TH. REFERENCES: Rev. D. H. RIDDLE, D.D., LLD., President of Jefferion College, Rev. H. L. HITCHCOCK, D.D., President of Western Resent College. Rev. H. KENDALL, D.D., New-York City. Rev. D. R. KERR, D.D., Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. JAMES PRESTLBY, D.D., Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. JOHN IL BROWN, Rev. HERRICK JOHNSON, " Rev. THOMAS SPROUL, D.D., Allegheny City, Pa. Rev. W. D. HOWARD, D.D., Rev. WILLIAM PRESTON, D.D., Rev. JAMES GRIER, Notilestown, Pa. JAMES 0. LARIMER. Esq., Turtle Creek, Pa. wILLT4 M KIRKPATRICK, Esq., Allegheny City, Pa. ARP For Circulars or other. information, call upon, or 'dress MRS E. A. SMITH, Principal. jyS-Bm • THE BOARD OF COLPORTAGE uv JOHN A. RENSHAW I S NEW BUILDING, No. 67 Hand Street, PITTSBURGH, PA: Rave just added to their stock a good assortment of valua ble books, of recent issue, by Martien, Carter, and others, a few of which are the following: Christian Self• Culture Solitude Sweetened • The Hidden Life The Old Horseshoe Beyond the Lines Robert Reclaimed Woman and her Saviour Last Hays of our Lord's Passion Life Scenes from Miseritm.Fields The Young Christian Merchant The Wicket Gate; or, A Short Narrative of Christian Life The Mother and her Work Calla to the Saviour The Pilgrim Path; or, Interesting Experience of Chris- tians The Children's Picture Book Also, all the late issues of the Board of Publication, and a, large assortment of Sabbath dchool Books. JOHN CULBERTSON, Librarian. Ei WO LIBRARIES OF The American Sunday School, Union FOR DISTRIBUTION. The $lO Sunday School Libraries for distribution as per legacy in Will of the late CHARLES BREWER, will be ready for delivery onand after July 10th, 1860. The Sunday Schools entitled to these Libraries are thou established in Allegheny County, Pa., since March 1860. . ' Applicants will be recildred to subscribe to statement giv ing name, location, and date, of organization of the School; name and Fast Office address of Superintendent; average number of teachers and scholars in attendance, and amount then contributed for support of School. Reasonable evidence, by amount of contributions and oth erwise, of the permanence of the School will be required. Apply to F.' H. EATON, Of BATON, MACILLIX & Co., Ve.. 11 , Filth' let.. Pittahro-¢l , WHEELER Ix. WILSON'S Improved Family .INZETSMNP.O. MAGMEN.BM/S e ARE STILL OFFERED AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES. Upwards of 110,000 of these celebrated machines are newt in successful operation. 28,000 SOLD DURING TIM PAST YEAR. This Machine will STITCH, HEM, FELL, QUILT, BIND TUCK, GATHER, CORD, and BRAID. It produces a Lock Stitch alike on both sides; is adapted to the Thickest and Thinnest Fabric; is VERY SIMPLE IN CONSTRUCTION, ELEGANT IN. DESIGN AND FINISH, and has received th HIGHEST PREMIUMS at all Fairs 'when exhibited, both in this Country , and in En rope. It has obtained, by far, the largest sale, and is Best Adapted to Family Use of any Sewing Machine. Form Inarauorunte m OPERBRENO Orr= PIM. WARRANTED THREE TEARS. W Call and eYamiue and receive a Circular of Testimo nials. WILLIAM SUMNER & CO., WESTERN AGENTS, marl NU. 27 Fifth Street; Pittsburgh. FIIHE CONSTITUTION OF THE -m• VATTED STATES, AND Union League Pledge , In pamphlet form. Price 3 cents. $2.03 per hundred. Single copies mailed. post-paid, on receipt of price. Address all orders to JOHN P. HUNT, Publisher, Mnnnair UAW Firth Rev.*. PRlbilbrinel• =la • EDGEUILL SCHOOL, PRINCETON, N. .7' From their knowledge of Edgehill School, under the care of the Rev. Messrs. HUGHES and orerrELL, the tinder signed cordially recommend this Dural - talon as worthy of the confidence and patronage of parents, who;-desire for their eons a School, where due attention is paul, arikato the moral and intellectual culture of the pupils. . , JOHN MACLEAN, President of the College. STEPHEN ALPXANDER, Prof. of Natural Philosophy, LYMAN EL ATWATER., Prof. of Moral Philosophy, ARNOLD GIIYOT, Prof. of Physical Geography, G.: MUSGRAVE GIGER, Professor Of Latin. JOHN T. DUPPIELD,.ProfiiSor of , Mathematics. SCHENCK, Profesior of Chernistiy. 3. H. MoILVAINE Professor of Rhetoric. 11 C. CAMERON, irof r aor of (Meek, CHARLES HODGE; A. T. NPGILL, W. HENRY GREEN, %- p roPs the Thbol*alSemilef• JAMES C. MOFFAT, ' ' - C. W.MODGE, • J. •M:MACDONA_LA, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church. JOSEPH R. MANN, Pastor of Second " 114 Poi circulars, address either of 'the Principals. REV. JAMES P. HUGHES; &M., REV. THOMAS W. CATTELL, A.M., myfLlg ' : - • Princeton, N. J. WEINVITE THE , ATTENTION OF J.• ; WAR. to the pErvaym,Lpiaa Housekeeping ,Dry Goods. Store, where may be founds a large assortment' of all kinds of Dry Goode, required in furnishing a house, tints saving th trouble usually experienced in hunting sack articles, in va rione places.. In consequence of our giving our attention to this kinder etock, - to 'the exclusion'of dress and fancy goods, we can guarantee our prices and styles to be the mostfavora ble in the market. . ' ;LINEN GOODS WE, are lade to g i ve perfect interaction, being the Oldest Et. • tablisiiettAfinsts 81,ore,in the city, and having been for more titan twenty years regular importers from some oft it-ebeet 13 *auftiOttiera in Ireland. We offer, also, a large stock of .FLANNELS ;:At D> MUSLIMS, of the beet' qualitiee to be obtained, and at the very lowest prieea: Also, Blankets, Quilts, Meetings, Ticking), Damask Table Clothe, and Naortins, Towelling; Diapers, nackabasks Table and,Piana 'Cetera, .Dainasha' and bromine, Lace and Muslin Curtains, Dimities,- Furniture Chintzes, Window (Dialling, ike-, Jon:a wOoWELL & SON, B. W. corner of. Chestnut and Seventh BM, aplitt-tir ' 'Philadelphia. 1.2 a . 1.2.5
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