theshgteriatt `§lanntr. UTTSBIIIIOI, WEIXESDAT,IIRCII 2, 064. TILE ABRENCE'VE WRITE IN OUR COM By this we do not mean the want of a spirit of earnest and loving devotion to the King and Head of the: Church, which hmenthes through and quickens into new nese of life every pious soul in times of revival. We are not about to write con- corning the low state of religion which prevails in most 'of our churches and in most hearte. This otate of things is to be regretted, mourned over, repented of, and forsaken. The Lord calls upon us to press nearer his throne, to rise to a,higher stan dard of Christian life, and to receive more of the spirit of Him whom zeal for the hon or and glory of the Church consumed. But we speak now of the coldness and • negleot of Christians toward each other. They have one 'Father. They have been redeemed by the same blood. They have been regenerated by the'same Holy Spirit. They are 'Ar al king in the same faith, and have in great part the same joys and sot rows—the same hopes and fears. If one member of the kody suffers, all the, mem: • hers suffer; and if one is honored, all are honored. Hence Christians are to bear one`another's burdens, to be helpers one of another; to rejoice with them that rejoice and to weep with them that weep. This, it will be admitted, is the Scripture theory of the affections Christians arc to cherish toward all who bear the image of . Christ, • and' especially toward those 'with whom they are associated in a particular and dis- , tinct church. And it was a distinguishing . Oharaoteristio of the early Christians, that they-loved one another. Now it: is true that the principle of :Alec- ' lion. , to one another is found in all who are • truly Christian. Especially is this true in the case of those who are associated to• gether as members of the same church , But .the trouble is, this principle is not • cultivated—it is not developed; - conse quently it s is not manifested. And the result is an appearance of indifference to one another which is at once painful and mortifying. The members of the same t church meet, with as little exhibition of interest as if they were united by no com mon bond, and animated by no common and glorious hope. In the house of God they look upon one another with as little concern as if they were entire strangers. And in the ordinary intercourse of life, there, is but little commingling. of spirit. Some one may any, But the root of the matter is there; they do love one another, though they may say nothing about it and give no sign of its existence which can be detected by another. The same apology might, be made for one destitute of any ex hibition of.common politeness.. But this would not jUstify such an one in confirm- may be found hidden away down in the depths of his nature. So it should be here. if there is Christian sympathy and affection in the hearts of the people, let them cease to be as oold and distant as moral icebergs. Such an exterior is- well adapted to chill and freeze the little fellow-kindliness which may possibly exist in the heart. The defect of which we speak is noticed, and is becoming a theme of frequent con versation ; and a remedy cannot be too soon applied. Some denominations—the Methodists may serve as an illustration take special pains to inculcate this duty, and also to cherish brotherly kindness.. Bat in Presbyterian and Congregational churches there is a sad dereliction in this matter, a which operates most injuriously upon the members of the church themselves, upon their children, and upon the world around them. - We well know the* palliation which is commonly assigned. Presbyterians have a great horror of .ciannishness and exclusive ness. In their feelings and conduct they are tha most liberal of all denominations toward the other branches of the family of Christ. Hence they seem to think and act as if any•exhibiticin of great attachment and love among themselves would do some thing toward repressing affection for others, or at least might be oonstrued in this way. But this is a mistake we would do well to correct with as little delay as possible, and thus heighten our own enjoyment," unite ourselves more firmly together than ever, honcirilim . who Would have us to be one as he and the Father are one, and give to the world the example ll of practical Chris. tian love it so much needs. 11DIT011411 COKRESPONDENCt. NEw YORK, Feb. 27, 1864." This city his generally a full supply of strangers from all parts of the world. But at present it is crowded to an extent with out parallel in its past history; hotels, boarding houses, lodging houses, &c., be ing filled to repletion. Every evening the clerks at the hotels have a sorry time in meeting the inquiries for rooms aid replying that none are vi cant. At the St. Nicholas the parlors and halls are covered every night with cots which are all occupied, and notwithstand ing this, sometimes as many as a hundred guests are turned away from this house in a single night. And a similar state of af fairs is reported with respect to all the principal hotels. As a consequence of this influx of strangers, business is very. brisk, Every new comer seems intent on the accomplishment of some object of import. awe, at least in his own-calling. The ho tel loungers so common in'put years, have nearly disappeared, and men of enterprise and action have taken their place. Pittsburgh has a goodly representation GATIONS. of bankers, merchants, and manufacturers at the present moment in this great city. They seem to have passed Philadelphia by, and speak of this at times with no small re gret. The main reason" alleged for this by these persons is the want of push and liberal ity on the part of Philadelphia traders. Deal ers from the West affirm that merchants in the Quaker city do not take the trouble of making themselves known through their own newspapers or those of other cities, and manifest but little of the interest shown here in behalf of customers. These allegations may be true or false; we pretend not to decide, for all our knowledge on the subject is from others. But it is certain that Philadelphia is rapidly falling in the rear of some other large cities_ in the enter prise of its citizens, and in the amount of its business. As Pennsylvanians, we deep ly regret this, but it is useless to attempt to conceal the fact. The only remedy is for Philadelphia to awake to her own inter ests. That city has capacities which have never been fully developed, and which are yet capable of placing her in the front rank of the great cities of the world. . The arrangements for the Metropolitan Fair in aid of the Sanitary Commission are progressing rapidly. And to the great gratification of the friends of religion and morality, the managers have at length yielded to the pressure brought to bear against the " raffling" scheme; nothing of the kind is to be permitted. It is said that the National Sanitary Committee it self united in asking that this feature be stricken out. Another device proposed by some parties was the - introduction and sale of fine and costly wines under the auspice& of the Fair during its continuance. It is said that $50,000 worth of wines had been contributed for this purpose. But the pro posal was rejected, and the obnoxious fliida withdrawn. So, that now the Fair, divested of the objectionable features which present ed themselves, promises a great success. The book publishers are not deterred by the high prices of material and labor, from , ministering to the intellectual appe tite, and their efforts in this way hre meet ing with a corresponding recompense on the part of the public. The APPLETONS are bringing out that Standard work MERIVAL'S History of the Romans, in a style worthy of the book, and of the house from which it emanates. The demand for their Ency-. eloppedia still increases, and constitutes of itself what would be a respectable business for any ordinary publisher.. This house will also shortly publish the Memoir of the late Mr. Thaekeray,.by Theodore Taylor; "11- - lustrations of Universal. Progress," by Her bert Spencer; "My Cave Life in Vicks burg," by a lady ; " The Conflict and the Victory of Life," by Mrs. Cleveland Keith, missionary of et Protestant Episcopal Church in Germany; and "Lyra Angli cana," and " - Lyra Americana." CHARLES SCRIBNER & CO. ate now engaged on a complete edition of LANGE's Commenta ries, translated from the German, by that well-known scholar, Rev. De SCRA.E'F, of . HELDoii an. • ompany issue is ay en eral hicOLELLAres • Report; the proof sheets of which have been corrected by himself, and to which • he has added an ac count of his campaign in Western Virginia: The mechanical execution of the volume is remarkably fine, and the publisher Worms us that the order's in advance have been very heavy. This house has, also in press . a newstranslatiori of NEANDER'S History of the Planting and Tiaining of the . Church; by Prof. Rosixsorr, of Rochester Univer sity. The translation, previously published in this country, was.by no means worthy'of the original, and was also faulty in many ways. This edition is guaranteed to be correct. ROBERT CARTER apd brothers have nearly ready "Ned's Motto, or Little by Little," by the author of Win and Wear; " Mabel's Experience, or Feeling and Find ing;" " The Post of Honor," by the an_ . thor of " Broad Shadows on Life's Path way ;" " The Foot of the Cross," by Dr. Winslow; and " Jacobus' Notes on Gene sie,"Vol. 1, from the Creation to the Cov enant. A popular and reliable exposition of this book of the Holy Scriptures has - been long needed. It is reported that the Rev. Dr. KRAUTH, of Philadelphia, is engaged upon a translation of the great work of DE LEITZH, on this portion of the Bible. The Ametican Tract Society is increasing in its efforts to bring men to a knowledge of Jesus Christ. Singe the commencement of the war, in addition to . its usual work for the destitute at home and in foreign lands, this Society has expended nearly $lOO,OOO for the Army and Navy, and . , over $6,000 . for the Freedmen. These labors are begin ning to . be properly estimated by the elinrches and people, as is evident from the inbreased contributions. Two Sabbaths ago Rev. Dr. ADAMS' church on Madison Square gave to this object $2,500. The gold fever still rages every working day at the corner of William and Wail streets from 8 o'clock in the morning until 60r7 in the evening. The street is liter ally filled, and when' wagon, dray, or car riage has to pass, the police must clear the way; but as soon as the vehicle has passed the vacuum is filled by an instantaneous rush. The excitement is intense, especial ly among _those of the Israelitish• persua sion. It is, not unusual to 'see persons en gaged in this businesa walking about with clenched fists, Violent gesticulations, and muttering lips, wholly regardless of the crowd round about. The whole thing is a tremendous strain on mind and body, and is carried on mainly for the purpose of speculation. Its effect upon the morals of the participants cannot be less deleterious than downright gambling. A Lafayette College.—We are pleased to learn that the efforts cif Prenident OAT. PRESBYTERIAN BANNER.---WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1864. TELL in behalf of this institution are meet ing with the most encouraging results. A liberal eentleman has offered to erect and furnish at his own expense, a complete Astronomical Observatory. The corner stone will be laid in. May, arid the Whole structunte completed as soon as possible. We entertain high expectations con cerning the future of this College which has already done such good service for the Church and the world. Dope for tho Itopublic.—This is the title of a sermon preached by the. Rev. S. J. WILSON, D.D:, of4he Western Theologi cal Seminary ; on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 26th, 1863, and repeated byrAiieet for the benefit of the Christian Commission, on Tuesday night, Dec. Bth. -This discourse has received the unqualified commendation of the many who heard it, and many oth ers will now read it with admiration and profit. The Contimeatal Monthly,—The number for March, of this excellent periodical, contains two articles on Ameriban Finances and Resources, by Hon. ROBE WI" T. WALKER. The Literature o 4" the Continental is val uable, while its Political articles give it a worth such as is to be found in but. few of its contemporaries. The Eclectic, for February, is embellished by a beautiful engraving of GOLDSMITH, BOSWELL, and jogNsoN. "The History of the Supernatural" is attractive ; and "The Polish Wainer! and_lnsurrection" is a valuable piece d contemporary history. The articles are well selected, and will richly repay .the labor of a perusal. Thanks.—Oug,thanks are due the many ministers and subscribers for their kind and congratulatory letters. It would af ford:6 great pleasure to be able to reply to each-by letter ; but our friends will see at once that we have not time fei that, and will please accept this in its place. • State Lunatic Asylum.,—The Annual Re port of this institution, located near-Har risburg, shows that the entire number -of patients under treatment during the year, has been Ma. .The efficient Superinten dent is Dr. .YouN OTTRWEN. NEWS OF THE.CHURCHES AND MINISTERS. Old School—Rev. Dr. Wan. C. Anderson sailed for California on Stturdav 20th ult. Dr. .A. is pastor of the First Presbyterian church of San Francisco. Rev. J. M. Shields' Post Office address is changed from Sheakierille to Rochester, William Alexander _Jeffery, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Ohio, departed this life in the 34th year of his age, on the night of February 6th, saying. to his be. loved mother and family, " I -am passing away," giving pious counsel and encourage ment, engaging in prayer, and committing himself and them to God. He was mu . ch beloved as an amiable Chriitian. He was, of the lungs from measles; but he now rests from his labors, while surviving friends will'oherish his memory, and hope to join him in the bright world of glory.: The Presbytery of Redstone, at a pro re-nitta meeting held at Uniontown, Febru ary 17th, 1864, dissolved the pastoral re lation between Rev. R. M. Wallace and the church of Brownsville, Pa., and dismissed him to the. Presbytery of Huntingdon, he having been unanimously called to the Presbyterian- church of Altoona, Pa. The church of Brownsville obtained leave to procure their own supplies till the next stated meeting of Presbytery, in April. The Presbyterian churches of Rochester New-York, had but laid aside the weeds of nickurning for the Rev. Mr. Coit, of St. Pe-' ter's, and Rev. Dr. Pease of the First, when they were called to follow to the grave another of their number, Rev. James .Nich2 ols. A graduate of Union College and of Andover Theological Seminary; principal of a Female institution at Utica, and sub sequently pastor of a Presbyterian church at Oneida, and about ten years agt took charge of Geneseo Academy, which posi tion he held for about eight years. He then removed to Rochester, where he re sided till his death, as' an instructor of youth, chaplain of the House of Refuge, and chaplain of the 108th regiment N. Y. S. V. It was in the discharge of the du ties of the last office, when in Virginia, that he contracted the malarial fever, which proved fatal on Sabbath evening, Jan. 31. The Presbyterian says : Our former as sociate in the editorship of the Presbyte rian, is now. a resident of Richmond, Va.- By the following notice, which is taken from a Richmond Sentinel of a late date, we find .that he has been entertaining the people with some account of his foreign travels : ‘‘ Lamonso---The Rev. John Ley burn, a popular and able minister, will de liver a course of lectures on the Holy Land before the Young 'Men's Christian ~.Associ: ation. The first lecture will, take place to morrow night, at the Second l ßaptist church, and our readers should attend, if they de. sire to'be entertained." A correspondent of the Preibyteriart writes from New-Orleans as follows : " The condition of Presbyterianism here is mel ancholy. Of six churches, only three are open, and they are thinly attenthid. The Presbytery of New _Orleans has not curt vened for two 'years, though a . quorum is within the lines. The truth is, a large proportion of the original - members remain.. ing in the city are schismatics, and secret' secessionists." The new Presbyterian church in Towan da, McLean comity,lll , was dedicated to the worship of Almighty God, on Sabbath, the 24th day of January. The church building, lot, and furniture, cost about four thousand dollars; and,it was dedioated free of all debt, in consideration of which the church made a thank-offering of thirty three dollars to the Board or Foreign Mis sions. The church was organized in 1855, with one elder and eleven members. :It now numbers sixty-nine members and - five ruling elders. New Seheol--The First church •of Brook lyn, E. D., have called Rev. J. H. Robin son, of Troy, N. Y., a brother of Rev. C. S. RObinstin, of the First elitirdh,, BrOk- PRESBYTERIAN. lyn. Dr. McLane is laid aside by sickness. Rev. C. C. Wallace has been commis sioned by the Presbyterian Committee,, as their missionary at Placerville, Cal. A writer in the American Presbyterian, (N. 5.,) speaking of the church accommo dations needed for the colored people of the Western part of Philadelphia, says : cc There are in the City of Philadelphia about 23,000 colored people. A large ma jority of them are sober, industrious, and intelligent, sustaining themselves by labor ; jug in various ways; many of them in the capacity of servants, scattered promiscu ously over the city. • These people have eighteen churches of their own, with an average capacity of 300. * * Of these 23,000 people, there are 4,000 in commun ion with these eighteen ohurches. Those worshipping in Roman 'Catholic churches do not amount to more 'than two hundred, which is - the extreme number. The sum total of those who are in church commun ion; and of those not members who attend worship on Sabbath demi not exceed 7000." United.--Rev .John T. Pressly, of Alle gheny, in a recent , visit to Washington City, feeling deeply the necessity of doing something for the -purpose of preserving front dessolation the- Associate Reformed - churches of the South—:-.many of which he had been instrumental in planting some forty-five years ago = called upon the Secre tary 94Way,and lidpig . made, known the object of his visit,: received en order from the War Department,.expressing " entire confidence in the loyalty of the United Presbyterian Church, and directs "all -Generale and -officers commanding armies, detachments and posts, to place at the dis posal of that church, all houses of worship belongino- to the Associate Reformed Pres 'byteriajehurch, in which there is not at present aloial minister," and to give to the Church " all the -aid, countenance, and support practicable. to the execution of its important mission." Rev. J. a Awirew, of the Oxford Uni ted Presbyterian church, Pa., has accepted a call.to the church of South Argyle,N.Y., and will *enter upon his labors there, per manently, about the Ant of April. METHODIST. Our Methodist exchanges contain nunaer l . ous notices, of revivals- in all parts of the country. The number of accessions and conversions are counted by hundreds. The meeting of the-Western Book Com mittee ;allows substantial progress in almost all the Church publications. On Febru.ary Bth the Western Advocate bad a circulation of 31,240—an increase of 6,230; -the Re postory 30,380—an increase of 6,592; the Christian Apologist 19,112—an increase of 5,707; Sunday "Scool 8e1113,273—an in crease of 1,082; Sunday School Advocate 42,280—an increase of 3,638-; -Sunday School Teachers' journal, 1,576—an in- Crease of 339; Northwestern Advocate 23,- 313-an increase of .4,6,02; and Central Advocate 7,085—an increase of 515. The Quarterly Review has been making a small gain. But there has been a falling off in the subscription to the Good News, and the Missionary Advocate. The Eastern Book Coinmittee met on the 17th, at New:York. The Advocate and Journal says : " Alt the periodicals, except the Quarterly Review and Teachfri Journal, are paying expenses and yielding a revenue.. The Advocate and Journal has an increase of nearly: 5,000; the Good News, of 32,000; the ,Sunday &hoot Ad vocate over 8,000; 'the Quarterly Review, of 19.- The - Teachers' Journal has de rased 1000. The San Francisco Deposi- for the Pittsburgh DePository; but the committee, though inclined to favor the measure,. could trot advise it under present circumstances. The - sales of 1863 are $627,340.24. Gross receipts for periodi cals $98,767:63. The committee recom mend the Agenth either to - enlarge the present buildings or, erect new ones to meet the requirements of its enlarged busi ness." The ladies .representing the several Methodist Episcopal churches . Of New-York City and Rroiiklyn took action, Saturday, February 18th, in regard to the great Sani ta,ry Fair, about to open in New-York. They unanimously resolve, by a standing vote, that they pledge themselves to have na raffling or -lotteries .of any kind in their department. A Mr. Parrott, oebayton, Ohio, has left in his will $20,000 to the Ohio . Wesleyan University at Delaware, on - condition that $130,000 additional be raised - for the en dowment. The Wabash Avenue Methodist Episco pal: church, 'Chicago, Rev. R. L. Collier, pastor, lifted a collection Sabbath, Februa ry 14th, to• pay off.a- church debt of $28,- 000, of• some years' standing. The whole amount was raised' in twenty-eight minutes, that is, at the rate of $l,OOO per minute. During the year 1863, says the Advocate and Journal, Ihe number of copies of the Sunday School Advocate printed, was .five millions, three hundred and eighty-two thousand ! - The 45th Anniversary of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church took place at the Academy of. Music, Brook lyn, N. Y., Feb. 10th. It is 45 years since the organization of this Society. The re ceipts of the first, year were 8833. The year jnst closed showed $429,000, making the total receipts since the organization of the Society, $5,250,000. BAPTIST, Bev. Caleb, Benson, a well-knbNim and much-esteemed blind preacher of the, Bap tist denothination, died at East Middle bore', Miss., ,Feb. 2d. His ministry in Eastern Maoa4tussts and other sections bas , beett greatlY.lilessed. In. 1800, there were but three Baptist churches in Philadelphia ' wit 275 mem tiers ; in 1832„,there were L 7 churches, with 2,B63_members.; and in 1863 we find 37 churches, with nearly 12,000 members. - The Baptista wero, in 1800, one to two hun dred and fifty of , the population ; they Are now.about one to fifty-six of the popula tion. Statistics show that in Michigan there are 11 Associations, 226 churches, 171 ministers, and 1,259 - Members. Baptisnis the last year, 556.: .* Rev:'''. S. Phillips, formerly of Weathers- , field, Conn., andlate pastor of the Baptist church at St.. Helena Island, S. C., died on Friday morning; Feb. 12th. The 'Rachman and Reflector has the following: , _ " Among the Union prisoners taken at Chickamauga and carried to Riohmend, were two or three Baptist, clergymen who were chaplains of Indiana regiments. Rev. J. B. jeter, D.D., and one or two other clergymen of Richmond, visited these pris- otters for the purpose of rendering, any as sistance in their power. Of course the prospects of the war were discussed, the Union prisoners confidently maintaining that our Government would eventually suc ceed, and the Richmond divines contend ing that they would not. The latter expa tiated upon their army and their resources, declaring that their soldiers were well pro vided with everything. In a kind and rather patronizing Wanner, they inquired if they could do anything for those who were ' sick and in prison.' ( Well,' said one of the chaplains, we need some-blan kets;we were stripped of everything we had, and it is rather uncomfortable here without more clothing.' _Dr. Jeter ex changed glances-with his companions, and then said: ' Brethren, we have to confess that we have no blankts for you. in order to make the soldiers as comfortable as we have represented, all our houses have been stripped of blankets and everything else.' This was certainly a marvellous backing down from the dignified and patronizing air at first assumed; and the incident, which we have from one peifectly -' relia ble,' serves to corroborate other accounts of Southern destitution." CONGREGATIONAL The Rev. S. M. Magill, for the last twelve years pastor of the Second Congre gational church in. Waterbury, having been invited by the American Missionary Asso elation, to undertake, under their auspices, an important work in behalf of the Freed men, has resigned his pastoral charge, to devote himself to this work. has en tered upon a tour of inspection and organ ization, and will visit the localities in whigh the Association has established schools, both upon the Mississippi (where he now is) and the Atlantic coast. Mr. is a native of. Georgia, and is peculiarly qual ified, by a long residence in the slaveholding States; and by much experience in labors among the colored people, for this impor tant mission. Rev. S. S. Schmucker, D.P., Professorin the Theological Seminary'at Gettysburg, has notified the Board of Directors of his - in.. tention to resign his Professorship at the close of the next session. The Dr., in, his letter of notification, says : "After nearly forty-four years spent in the active "duties of the ministerial office, ,thirty-eight of which were in connection with the Theological Seminary, I have re solved, after long and prayerful delibera • Lion, to resign my professorship at the next meeting of the Board in August." The Lutheran Observer, speaking of the resignation of Dr. Schmucker, says “The Dr— has been associated - with the S'eminary, as Professer of Didactic Theol ogy and chairman of the Faculty, for.nearly thirty-eight years. During: all this time he has occupied this responsible post with such unintermitted application and fidelity to his work, that he has won the affectionate esteem and confidence of the whole Church. By his numerous and popular works, ex tensively known in this country, as well as in Great Britain; he has done more_ than any man living, to make the American Lu theran Church known, and favorably to the whole religious world!' Rev. H. B. Waterous died at his resi dence, at Chaumont Bay, Jefferson Co., N. Y., on Dec. 7th, 1863, in the 69th 'year of his'age. U. S. Christian Commission.--Delegates for the Army. • is , bestOwineu Winter quarters, through the labors of its delegates, and to thank churches and pas tors for their prompt, cheerful, "and gener ous responses to the appeal for delegates. made a few weeks ago. In meeting this appeal, pastors have sac rificed home comforts for camp hardtihips; but they have given cheer from home, and comforts greater than those of the home, to many of our sons and brothers in the army, and the churches have had to forego the highly prized presence and services of pas torsbeloved, but • their temporary loss has been an eternal gain to many who left home, church, pastor, and all to peril their lives in serving the country. Enough has been done to justify more. The places of those returning have all been supplied. The corps of delegates in the Army of the Po tomac has been filled up until it now num bers fifty-five. Some have gone also to other armies to meet calls equally urgent. All the old stations have been sustained and replenished, several new ones estab lished, the Spirit of God has been vouch safed to the old and the new, every one, and many of our beloved absent ones have been saved for time and eterbity. This, however, is only a . beginning. Other stations should be established. More delegates are required. The corps of delegates in the various armies should not only be kept up, but greatly increased. Twenty should be added immediately in the -Army :of the Potomac, and as many more in the Army of the umberland, five in East Tennessee, and twenty on the Mis sissippi and Arkansas--sixty-ive in all. And now is the time to do it. - .The armies are at rest, the men are at lei Sure, God is propitious, the Soldiers acceisible, every thing invites; but in a few weeks the armies -will move, battles will come, then sands will fall, the opportunity will be lost, and alas, many of our brave men will be beyond all human effort, gone forever. lii the former appeal it was not intended to convey the impression that the whole army was in one general state of revival, neither is if_ now , but that in the great permanent camps, such as Camp Convales cent, Camp Stoneman, and Camp Parole, the power of God was manifested in salva tion from day to day, and also -at such stations in the army proper as were estab •iished and manned by •the Christian Coin mission, and in some places also under . the faithful labor of, chaplains, and above all, that the army in Winter quarters was all ripe and ready to hear the Gospel, with everyptospect and promise that wherever a station should be established a revival would begin. . Over one thousand conversions "in Camp Convalescent within a few months, reported by our Washington committee; over three hundred Within three months in Camp Stenenaan, a work of similar power /12' Camp Parole, two hundred - ' conversions at Martinsburg withiq two months, reported by Chaplain E. W. Brady. A precious, powerful revival began at a new station reported by Rev. Mr. Davis, of Brides burg.. Another at a station - where Rev. Mr. Danforth, followed by Rev: Mr. Cooper, has been at work. Another at Warrenton -station, as reported in the letter from E. B. Young, a soldier, just received, published lerewith; theie and many other. Similar fact-a, abundantly justify the stttenten* LUTHERAN. _istian Commission made, while the oft repeated and most im portant calls of the permanent agents in the field taken with the facts in the case, demand appeal after appeal, and effort upon , effort, until, if possible, this most wonder ful opportunity of the church to benefit and save our brave soldiers, shall be Un proved, and our great and imperative duty toward them performed. The stations established, are alwaye if possible, so located as to meet the wants of regiments without chaplains. Meanwhile, everything possible is done bythe Commis sion to aid and encourage chaplains in their too often bard and discouraging efforts to benefit their men. Testaments, books, papers, and tracts are freely fur nished them for -distribution; canvas roofs for chapels, to cover the log walls raised by the soldiers, are loaned to them for the winter, and delegates assist them in special services if possible, whenever invited, The army chaplains, almost without exception, understand our relations to them and the: army, army, and appreciate the assistance we render them and -the work done at our stations. Evidence of the great and per manent benefits radiating from the stations of the Commission, is constantly accumu lating. All through the army, and es pecially in every camp of the Invalid corps, men are found who have been converted and saved in Camp Convalescent and Camp Parole. There are those, now going out into all portions of the cavalry from Camp Stoneman to take their stand under the banner of the cross. And only yesterday a distinguished officer, not a member of the dhurch,' who was in command of a brigade last Winter at Stoneman's Siding, called to thank -the Christian Commission for the permanent and blessed change wrought upon his entire command by the revival there under the faithful labors of its dele gates. Pastors and churches of the Lord Jesus Christ, you will not, fail to meet this call of the blessed Master ! You will not suffer this glorious opportunity to be lost ! You will k not leave our brave men to perish ! Yoirwi-ll not delay a single week or even a day ! - - • . Those willing to go, will please apply, with testimonials of standing and adapta tion to the work, to the Central Office, No. 11 Bank street, Philadelphia; or to the Branch Offices, either 4 Court street, Bos ton; 30 -Bible House, New York; 77 Balti more street, Baltimore; Joseph Albree, 71 Wood street, Pittsburgh; 51 Vine street, Cincinnati; Lindell House, St. -Louis; 91 Washington street, Chicago; -or to E. C. Walker,- Esq., Detroit; or Dr. John D. Hill, Buffalo. The regular term of. service= is six weeks within army lines. Exceptions made only in special cases. No salary, blit all ex penses -paid by. the Commission. , GEO. H. STUART,- Chairman U. S. Christian Commission. W: E. BOARDMAN, Secretary, U. S. C. C Acknowledgment. Mrssns. Eorrons : - ---Permit me, through the medium of the Banner, to return my heartfelt thanks to the people of Licking church, and others, for the active manifes tation of their. love and liberality to the family of their pastor, who is away from home as a Chaplain in the Army of the Poto mac. Carrying out a well-arranged plan, they, met at their pastor's house on the forenoon of the 9th ult., where they un loaded their wagons, carriage's and sleds, relieving them or their valuable contents, and their_ pocket-books of some of their 4c greenbacks." This is not the first time, they have brought joy, and gladness to me and my family; but it is the first time, on IhitThifetiv‘legoaaam...---` -glee Inge, :p ma t e for them the blessings of heaven. I estimate this friend ly "gathering" of my people, not for its value in dollars and cents, although very valuable in this respect, but because it was an expression of their sympathy , and watch ful regard for the interests of my family, in my absence. - Not content with replenishing the wants of kitchen, pantry, wardrobe, coal-hoase, - smoke-house, corn-crib, granary, hay-mow, &c.,,some of the gentlemen, then and there, determined that they would have another day I For what purpose_? Why, to fur nish stove-wood, as, on examination (for they examined-into every want), they found that article had been nearly all consumed. Neither was Leathervfood church want ing in its regards to their absent pastor— as a large and valuable box, which they expressed to him, well filled with fruits of various kinds, and in different states of preparation (dried, jellied; and canned), butter, pastry, and other delicious edibles abundantly testified—which was received about the same date, together with a'few verses of tender and touching reminiscen ces from Mrs. H—u's gentle muse. How can I be sufficiently grateful to such a people ? behalf of myself and family I thank these kind donors and friends. May the very God of peace sanctify them wholly.: I pray, God . their whole spirit, soul and body be pieserved 'blameless unto the coming of our LOrd Jesus Christ." Acknowledgment. REAR BRETIMEN :—The minister who loves his Master's work and his Master's people, will- meet with many bright spots in his pathway. To this truth I can bear most hearty testimony, since the cordial and generous expression of kindness given by the little churches of Malden and Ar lington, and other esteemed friends, on Friday evening, Fev. 12th. They met in the church at Malden, where a rich treat was enjoyed, Consisting oP music, and an excellent address by Bev. J. Usti; of Ear/ville; -after which, they repaired to a hall where a sumptuous feast for the inner man was disposed of; with a relish and good humor which told bow good it was to be there. Next in order was the gift of a roll of bank-bills, to the Emboli her, of $131.,40. May the Lord - richly rewardsall cheerful givers, on this occasion, with grace, mercy and peace which shall endure forever. J. C. BAWL fz/den, la., Feb. 18, 1864. Nr , the Presbyterian itanner Acknowledgment. MEASII,I4 EDXTOII-8 has been very pleasant to read, in the Banner, of the kind ness of some churches to their pastors ; "par particularly my old sehoolraates, Mecklin M'- Orme ' Morgan, (" Surrendered "?); also co presbyter, :Tames Coulter. Let me to she list of kind. churches the names of liarrisville. and. Amity. A large number of meinbers, from both, came, on New; Year's day, quite -to our surprise --of old and young, and of all parties.. =After a sumptuous dinner, prepared by the ladies With great thee, Maj. J. R. IL prtsentisd I For the Preebiterlan Banner. J. MATzza: Bor. the Presbyterian Banner, with some appropriate-remark s in those present, a purse containin l dollars, and a list of nic3 timed for our convenience end valued at seventy-Eve d - ollars. On the 28th alt., some fannis ; Amity, who were unable- to be here day, visited us, making us tbelr leaving- behind them substantial -their kind regard. These, with other r c : ents received a short time before v ei l amounted to sixty dollars cash, an , i valued at one hundred and fifteen dc,N r : being one hundred dollars from Atniis,4,,, seventy-five from Harrisville church. For all their kindness, we would the& of our heartfelt thanks, and er , rufs , prayer that all may be rewarded a tholiiar, fold with the good things of this lif e , ~ enriched with all the graces of th e and with all the consolations of the and in the world to come be received VI 4 the love, and joy, and lappiness of heave,'' Bon, Harrisville, Pa., Feb. 21,18134. The want of a Magazine adapted to family, is greatly felt in the Presbyter;:.. Church. Our youth cannot be dam:: by abstruse and labored dinei,i t i c .: They desire something addressed tc, t heart., the imagination, and the fani. ; well as to the intellect. To gratit 7 i rightly guide-this desire, we n n t ' due provision, or others will take a,ka tage of it and lead them astm, houses must not be the receptacles trashy and ungodly literature; and tor n : out the bad we must supply then good. We must have a sanctified Uwe, wisely adapted to our children' s wan . ; powers, and susceptibilities. The uta ,: went may be difficult, but it is net h'r less. An honest and perseverin g e ff,r t , make it, is the purpose of the under. s:n The kind cooperation of the Cbri,tia t T .:,.. lie, and especially of the Pr e ,l lt ,': : churches, is solicited: See our advertisement in another DAVID rEINNEI, I. N. ArKINNEv. Personal. Rev. Ebenezer Price, who for fort7-f.- years was a clergyman of standing itt )1... sachusetts, died in East Boston on the r , inst., aged ninety-two years. The Chattattooga Rebei. says Humphrey-Marshall is a candidate fS.7 ( 7 _, gress from the State of Kentucky. A. weighs about five hundred pound , . II „: 7 iumption is that if elected he will b e to fill his seat. He is much better for Congress than for light infant.t.y." James 11. Roosevelt, an old res.idc-or New York city, who died a few lay, left an estate of nearly a million of doll., the whole of which,i subject to a tempan- L charge of about fifteen thousand ,101li s . : , annum, which will terminate with the of two persons now living, is to be der.:.: to the erection and endowment of an'., pital in that city. lion. Wm. White, of Springfield. has'r, appointed by his Excellency, 1,,,re r , : . Brought, Judge of the Supreme Dour: Ohio, -vice Hockinc , b H. Hunter, Judge White was first elected Judge Court of Common Pleas, in October, '- which position he filled with such lir, .ability and general satisfaction that he raleeted 1861 by the unaniracuz of the, people of his-district. He is a supporter of the Administration, aril cl still a young man, he is one of the r. jurists in the State. Major Geo. N. Lewis, of the 12`h re ment,..is in town. His remarkable w al and his life will be sp‘: = 0 °one "Terr — mousann would Vive such a wound. It was a canister weighing about four ounces, and . hole clear through him, shattering bone and his shoulder blade, an'd - hag his spine. It did not displace tebrm, 'which would probably have cr, his life suddenly, but it has left a L through him, and it is said that ere: a stick can be passed through it. A her of pieces of bone have been Like, —Hartford Times. The widely known Rev. Charles - quy has followed the example of J . ,: and many other converted priests, iv tering the condition which the Scrir ' by direct implication; pronounce namely, marriage. Unlike Luther. l er, he has not found a nun to share joys and sorrows, but a young lady of kakee, Illinois, named. Buphemie A - The marriage took place on the 9 6th and caused, according to the Chien,' pars, a geeat - sensation among Mr. e..- quy's friends. Gen. Wm. Duncan died in Philadelphia Tuesday, aged 92 years. In Jackson's he occupied the post of surveyor of L. port of Philadelphia. During the war 1812 he was superintendent of the Unite. States military stores, and stationed at ti: arsenal in Philadelphia, and was also Brix adier General of the Pennsylvania v. , ltz. teers. He was one of Governor S. wok': special aids, and, commanded a brigaih Camp Dupont when Philadelphia threatened by the approach of the Britli. before their defeat, under Gen. Russ, Baltimore. ge held office under the 3 ministration'of President Madison. frequently a member of the Pennss kat— Legislature, and for forty years was a 0.. eon of the First Baptist church in delphia. Dr. Adam' Clarke was preaching to a lar congregation in Ireland, and after dstel - ..: in .glowing terms upon the freeness of Gospel, and telling them that the water.: life could be had " without money without price;" at the conclusion of E' sermon -a person announced that a c01,,c -tion would be made to support the (:) ,, Te' in foreign parts. This announcement di ,. concerted the worthy doctor, who liter. wards related the circumstance to the b:** of the house where he was staying. "Ve r . true, doctor," replied the hostess, "I r . water of life is free, without Mosey f= l c• without price,' but they must pay for pii'L" ers to carry it in." Th e conc l us i on o f rt anecdote -was followed by cheerful srbl and a clapping of hands, and the • showed that they understood the import •. the readiness with which they contribut , • to the collection. Varieties. Three thousand seven hundred negrs' have been enlisted in Missouri duriq hist three months. Michael Chevalier, in a recent debate:-: the French Leuislative Chamber, . the population a his country into the, lowing classes : 20,000,000 agrieulturt ,c • 8,000,000 workmen, 8,000,000 educated 1 3 the liberal arts, 2,000,000 manufaetur=T total, 38,000,000. The Boston Herald says The type 16 " ere have lamed a circular to ell printri A. Card,
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