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GENESEE EVANGELIST.
JOHN W. MEARS,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1862
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Presbyterian.
Mr. Spurgeon a Presbyterian. —At a social
meeting held lately in London, in connection with
the opening of a United Presbyterian Church in,
Clapham—an edifice which has cost £lo,ooo—Mr.
Spurgeon, who was present, delivered an address, in
the course 'of which he made the following emphatic
statctnent. "He rejoiced that this was a Presbyte
rian church ; he was a Presbyterian himself. (Hear
and laughter.) Seriously and solemnly, he believed
Presbyterianism to be the government Scripture had
ordained. .He was notan Independent, and he ob
jected altogether to be classed with Independents.
He was Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Independent,
but rather more Presbyterian than Independent. It
might be well that churches should be separate and
distinct ; but he believed that it was loss of power
to the denomination to which he belonged, which
might have done greater things if it had not been
foolish enough to bind itself to isolation, instead of
working by that hearty co-operation which the Pres
byterian form of government would have afforded."
This is one indication of what is now very general
in England, a tendency among Nonconformists to,
wards the Presbyterian system.—N. Y. Eaang.
"The Messianic Witness." —Dr. McMaster
has deferred, for the present, the project of publish
ing this proposed periodical. The low price con
templated, only one dollar per year, and the
" advance of forty per cent. iu the cost of produc
tion since the Prospectus was issued," are the prin
cipal reasons for the announcement. Dr. Ikl. says:
" I have not proposed to undertake the publication,
unless it can be put on a pecuniary basis to make it,
in all respects, self-sustaining, and to assure the con
tinuance through a course of years, of a work of
such character as to supply a want not met by any
of the existing periodicals." The' Presbyter ei
presses the opinion that Pittsburg would be a better
locality than Cincinnati for its issue, and that the
lowest price for such a periodical should be two dol
lars per annum. -
Study of the "Directory " Recommended.—
At the recent meeting of the Synod of Baltimore,
at Harrisburg, Pa., resolutions earnestly rqcomend
ed the frequent and thoughtful perusal of the Direc
tory of Worship were adopted—the second and third
as follows "That that part of the Directory which
speaks of the Public Reading of the Holy Scrip
tures,' of Public Prayer,' of the Preaching of
the Word,' and of the Visitation of the Sick,' be
specially commended to the earnest and oft-repeat
ed consideration of all our ministers, to the end that
the suggestions therein contained may duly direct
and influence them in their public and pastoral du
ties. That we recommend to the ministers under
our care to read to their congregations, at least once
every year, the chapters in the Directory relating to
the Sanctification of,the Lord's day,' the Assem
bling of the Congregation, and their Behavior du
ring Divine Service,' the Singing of Psalms,' and
also the chapter relating to Secret and Family
Worship ;' and, that they be requested to accom
pany the reading with such comments and exhorta
tions as they may deem promotive of the order of
God's house, and the edification of his people."
Removal of Dr. Riddle.—The R. D. Church of
which this brother is pastor, in Jersey City, recently
passed the following resolution in regard to his re-
thoval .
Resolved, That it is with unfeigned regret that
this Consistory consents to breaking the tie which
has so long existed between this church and its be
loved pastor ; but God's providence is wise, and we
submissively bow in faith and hope that the Gospel
cause will be promoted in his removal to another
sphere of usefulness, to which he has been called.
We desire to acknowledge the voice of the Master,
and giving up our own wishes, say, ' Not our will,
but thine, be done.' "
Methodist.
Methodism in Italy.—The New York Me
thodist gives an interesting account of the labors of
Wesleyan Evangelists in Italy. It says that Mr.
Lissolo, has been laboring at Ivrea, and in the
neighborhood, with the happiest results. At a vil
lage near bora, a whole family have been most
happily converted to the Protestants faith. At
their instance Lissolo, 'Commenced a public service
in their dwelling. A large concourse of people
came from that and the adjacent villages. The con
gregation now frequently numbers as many as fifty
or sixty persons.
The chapel at Parma is well-filled every Sabbath
with a decorous and eager audience. Many pea
sants from the village around flock to the service.
The evangelist meets with nothing but courtesy and
respect. One man lately stated that he had walked
twelve miles every Sabbath since the opening, to
hear the preaching. Rev. Mr. Piggot writes :
" In Milan the evangelical movement has, per
haps, planted as firm a footing as in any city in
Italy. The Waldensians have an ordained minis
ter here, and we are doing a solid, steady work.
There are also two Evangelists connected with
what is called the Free Italian Church, and under
their hands, by God's blessing, a work is growing
up which I have not yet seen equalled in the land.
They have two large halls in two different parts
of the city, and twice on the Sabbath, and every
night of the week, in one or the other of these a
public service is held. Not fewer, I should think,
than six hundred persons regularly hear the truth
from their lips. I confess that when on a week
evening I have seen four or five hundred persons
crowd together into a close, uncomfortable room,
to hear a simr le, ineloquent exposition of the Scrip
tures, and have remembered that this happens on
every night of every week, I have blushed a little
as the image rose before me of week-night congre
gations at home. • . • . And lately the pre-
parations for the opening of our school for young
ladies has absorbed very much of my lime and at
tention. As perhaps our Methodist public will
hear thus fbrt hefirst time of this undertaking, I
ob
may be permitted to say, in the way of explanation,
that while at Ivera a remarkable providence threw
in our path an Italian lady of superior culture, and
considerable experience in education, who, having
become a convert to evangelical truth, was desirous
of finding some employment in connection with the
evangelical .movement in her own country. The
idea of opening in some central city a superior school
for the education of young ladies, where the best
advantages to be obtained in the country should be
united with a sound and earnest Protestant train
ing, was suggested by this providence. We have
now in Milan an excellent site, suitable 'premises,
a,nd are expecting daily a good Egnlish teacher
front Westrn inister, to make the establishment com
plete.''
Editor
Lectures on the Fathers.—The Rev. W. H.
Milburn, proposes soon to deliver a course of Lec
tures in New York City on the Fathers of the Chris
tian Church.
"The first lecture will be devoted to the `Age of
the Martyrs,' who sealed the testimony of the Cross
with their blood.
The second will be devoted to Origen, and the
Schools of Alexandria,' showing the attempts that
were made to engraft philosophical culture upon
Christian truth.
The third has for its subject `Anthony and the
Life of the Desert,' showing the extraordinary
forms which Monasticism first assumed, from the
colonies of the Thebaid, to the filthy pillar of 15imon
Stylites.,.
The fourth will. treat - a - the - great - "lstiorcasins,'
with the more than knight-errant's advantures of
his romantic career.
The fifth brings out the sublime yet pathetic
story of John of Antioch, surnamed the Golden
mouthed,' one of the mightiest preachers that ever
wielded the sword of the Spirit.
The sixth and last of the course will have for its
subject Ambrose the Churchman,' reputed author
of Pe Deunt-Laudamus, ``Jerome the Scholar,' and
Augustine the Divine.' "
6 A Methodist' 'Church Calling a Pastor.—A
rhwjng of the members and congregation of Union
ch - WM. E. Church, was held last evening,
the puirpose of hearing a report from the ,official
board as to their efforts to secure a pastor, the last
Conferenre having refused to make an appointmennt
to tb:s charge. On this occasion, therefore, was
presentee theanomaly of a Methodist Episcopal con
gregatiri.n emeug their own pastor. The board
reported that they bad unanimously called Rev.
Charlton T. Lewis, Professor in the Troy (New
York) University. The membership without a
dissenting voice, confirmed the action of the offi
ciary, and Professor Lewis, being waited upon by a
comtnittee appointed for that purpose, appeared
and accepted the pastorship. Professor Lewis filled
the pulpit of this church some three weeks ago, and
again ou last Sabbath morning and evening, to the
entire satisfaction of the large congregations assem
bled on these several occasions. , *ugh a young
man, Professor Lewis ranks among tfie.first scholars
of the Methodist persuasion in this country, and as
a deep thinker and extensive reader bas no superior,
for a divine of his age, in the M. E. Church. His
style is at once unassuming, earnest, and fervid.
Under his charge, this church will maintain its posi
tion among the progressive religious organizations
of the city.— Cincinnati Gazette.
Dramatising Scripture,—The Archbishop of
Tours has been making himself the subject of sar
castic articles in the Paris journals, by some efforts
of his to raise money. Monseigneur, a year ago; at
the cost of several million francs, had a basilique
erected in honor. of St. Martin.. The funds to build
it were chiefly raised by VC andemmAs and neuvaines,
and the town of' Tours contributed the rest. This
new church was consecrated, and the.. consecration
celebrated by a religions pageant. in which several
bishops joined, amongst whom were Mgr. Piesand
Mgr. Dupanloup. In short, no trouble was spared
to excite the enthusiasm of the townspeople; or to
warm their zeal to such a degree that an appeal for
more money to buy altar-pieces might be successful
ly •made. A procession was at the end of a neuvuine
made through Tours in full mediaeval style. A
great many young girls, dressed in what were three
cepturies ago called biblical costumes, took part in
it.—One was the Queen of Sheba, the Immaculate
Conception; another St. 'Veronica, holding the tra
ditional towel ; a third, the penitent Magdalene ; a
fourth, Salome; and a fifth, Phoebe carrying a bag
of letters from St. Paul to the brethren. There was
then a cluster of angels with wings of crimped mus
lin, and a St. John the Baptist, with a lamb and
cross. This saint was personified by a boy about
eight years old, who wore a crimson, tunic, a cord
round his waist, and a crown of. thorns. His cross
was very heavy, and the child shed unfeigned tears
as la called out in French to his mother, who we*
ed near him, " Mamma, carry My cross for me." •
ostoar
The Report of the Secretary of the Trea
sury takes a comprehensive view of the financial
affairs of the country, and boldly deals with existing
difficulties. After stating the receipts and expen
ditures during the fiscal year ending July Ist, 1862,
he estimates that if the war continues until the Ist
of July, 1863, there will be a deficit of $276, 912,-
517.66 to be, provided for, and that by July Ist,
1864, the deficit to be met will amount to the enor
mous sum of $622,388,183.56. He admits the
inconveniences and dangers of a circulation of Go
vernment notes, but had to choose between those
which could be provided fa and protected, and a
currency furnished by numerous and unconnected,
banks in various parts of the country.
The amount of Treasury Notes already issued or
ready to be circulated, was on the Ist of December,
$222,932,111. Authority exists under• the law to
issue $27,067,889 more. The rise in gold is attribu
ted to speculation. This is clearly shown. In order
to meet the demands of the future, the Secretary
proposes the organization of BANKING Assocrl-
TIONS, and the negociation of LOANS at home. The
plan of these associations is thus briefly stated
"It is proposed that these associations be &Air*
voluntary. Any persons desirous of employing real
capital in sufficient amounts, can, if the plan be
adopted, unite together under proper articles, and.
having contributed the requisite capital, can invest
such part of it, not less than a fixed minimum, in
U. S. bonds, and, having deposited these bonds with
the proper officer of the United States, can receive
United States notes in such denominations as may
be desired, and employ them as money in discounts
and exchanges. The stockholders of any existing
banks can, in like manner, organize under the act,
and transfer, by such degrees as may be found con
venient, the capital of the old to the use of the new
associations. The notes thus put into circulation will
be payable, until resumption, in United States notes,
and, after resumption, in specie, by the association
which issues them on demand; and if not so paid
will be redeemable at the treasury of the United
States, from the proceeds of the bonds pledged in se
curity. In the practical working of the plan, if sanc
tioned by Congress, redemption at one or more of
the great commercial centres will probably be pro
vided for by all the associations which circulate the
notes, and, in case any association shall fail in such
redemption, the Treasurer of the United States will
probably, under discretionary authority, pay the
notes, and cancel the public debt held as security."
These advantages are minutely specified. They
would cause a steady demand for United States bonds
amounting in a few years to not less than 250,000,-
Miscellaneous.
Auttritan ptollOttiatt And 6rittote 6tangtliot.
000; would furnish agencies for the deposit of pub
lic moneys ; would reconcile the' interests of the
banks with those of the people; would induce a
more speedy resumption of specie payments than
any other plan ; and would supply a firm anchorage
to the Union of the States. In making the changes
implied in their organization, there need be, he says,
" no Sudden change or rashinnovation upon exist
ing interests. United States circulation could be
easily and gradually substituted for the present bank
note circulation."
The Secretary then refers to the security of our
National credit, to the gold resources which, as a
nation, we posseSs, to the necessity of retrenchment
and economy, to his intention of waking the treasu
ry the saving banks of the people by further loans,
to the stamp currency, and to other matters of hn
portance. His plans as to raising revenues in the
future, may be briefly summed up as follows
He recommends that whatever amounts maybe
needed beyond the sums supplied by revenue and
through other indicated modes be obtained by loans,
without increasing the issue of United States .notes
beyond the amount fixed by law, unless a clear public
exigency shall demand it. He recommends, also,,
the organization of banking associations for the im
provement of the Public credit and for the supply to
the people of a safe and uniform currency. And he,
recommends no change in the law providing for , the
negotiation of bonds, except the necessary increase
of amount and the repeal of the absolute restriction
to 'market value, and of the ejauses authorising con
vertibility at_ will.
if Ch - YngreSs shall concur in those views, the Secre
tary, though conscious of the great difficulties which
vast, sudden and protracted expenditures impose on
him, ventures to hope that he way still be able to
maintain the public credit and provide for the public
wants.
Congress.—On Monday, Mr. Stevens, carried
through, under the previous question, a vote indem
nifying the President and Cabinet for suspending
the habeas corpus act and for military arrests. The
vote was 90 to 45. On Tuesday, the Senate. was
employed in considering a resolution of inquiry as to
arrests of so-called loyal Delawarians. The House
debated the proposition to admit West Virginia as a
Free State : Mr. Conway '(Rep.) of Kansas, and
Mr. Crittenden of Kentucky, opposed it. On Wed
nesday, the House passed the Senate bill for the
admission of West Virginia, by a vote of 90 to 55.
The probable character of this new State may be irt
ferred from the fact that the Assembly at Wheeling,
recently by a large vote, requested the pro-slavery,
lukewarm Senator Carlisle to resign his feat, as not
fairly representing his constituency.
On Thursday, the 11th, the Senate was engaged
with a continuation of the rasping debate ostensibly
On arrests of suspected men in Delaware, but cover
inethe whole question ciethe suspension of the ha
beers cmpus act. In the House, Mr. Yeaman of
Kentucky, proposed a resolution condemning the
President's Emancipation policy, which was sum
marily tabled, 95 to 47.
• Affairs in the South, —Nothing more clearly
exhibits the deplorable and desperate state of things
iu the South than the enormous and continued rise
in the price of the necessaries of life, materials used
in manufacture, and labor. At a meeting of -mauu
lecturers and others, held at Augusta, Ga., Nov.
19th, it was formally stated that most of the articles
in.,use- in various manufactures, including cotton,
labor, oil, leather, steel, iron, hardware, nails, screws,
etc., " have increased in value •over one thunsand
per cent., and some extend to the fabulous advance
of ten thousand per 'cent.," (one hundred times their
former value). The Richmond Inquirer of Dec. 3d,
states that corn wile $3.25 per bushel in that city,
and that measures were in progress, to procure a
supply by subscription, which could be sold at: more
reasonable prices. The price of the article in this
city is from 70 tii.Bo oents. - . Secretary Chase, ia.his
magnificent Treasuryreport, shows how little the
war 11 ad affected prices with us two months ago.
There has been a rise of perhaps ten to twenty per
cent. since, on an average, but it is sustained with
difficulty. He says ; " That the prices of many
of the most important articles of consumption have
declined or.not materially advanced during the pear.
Wheat, quoted at $1.38 to $1.45 per bushel, on the,
first of November, 1861, was quoted at $1.45 to
$1.50 on the first of November, 1862. Prime mess
pork, on the Ist of November, 1861, was quoted at
$l5 to $15.50 per barrel, and on the Ist of Novem
ber, 1862, at $12.50 to $l3. Corn sold on the Ist
of November, 1861, at 62 to 63 cents per bushel,
and • on the Ist of November, 1862, at 71 to 73 cents.
Amorriparison between the prices of bay, beef, and
some other staples of domestic produce at the two
dates, exhibits similar conditions of actual depres
sion in price or moderate rise." And the financial
condition of our own Commonwealth in these war
'times is so favorable, that the tax on real estate will
probably be reduced one-half, on recommendation of
the codifiers of the tax-laws of Pennsylvania.
The Savannah Republican makes a piteous com
plaint over the rebel losses in recent battles ; .it says
that the total loss amounts to seventy-five thousand
men. It says the people of Charleston have pulled
up their lead pipes, and contributed sixty thonsand
(60,000) pounds to government, and that the Con
federate Government will issue receipts for all leaden
pipes and other fixtures, and binds itself to replace
them at the end of the war.
At Columbus, Georgia, Liverpool salt sells for
$l2O per sack ; Virginia sides, $65 and $7O per hun
dred; bacon sides, 50 cents per pound ; hams, 60
cents ; flour, $36 per barrel ; doeskin pants, $3O ;
bed blankets, $65,
The Richmond Examiner says:-" The prepara
tions of the United States to subjugate the south
are now truly gigantic. •
"In the east, west and north, on land and water
everywhere, and on all sides afar, the movements of
the Union armies and fleets indicate a zeal, a hope,
a fanaticism, a desperate avidity, that should banish
from every southerner's mind all thought of an early
peace, and nerve every loyal southern hand for a bat
tle in which there will be no quarter. Northern
Virginia is again overiun ; Richmond,. Petersburg,
Weldon, Charleston and Mobile are once more threa
tened. Texas, - undefended, lies helpless and bleed
ing, in the power , of the enemy. Forces are being
prepared in Missouri and Kansas for the invasion of
Arkansas. The communication between the west
and Richmond is menaced at Chattanooga and
Knoxville, and the Mississippi and its tributaries
are bristling with gunboats for operation soon as the
floods come."
The War.
Gem Banks' Expedition left New York on
Thursday evening Dec. 4th. There was a fall of
snow on Friday the sth and a.severe spell of cold
weather set in the next day. Baltimore Dispatches
of the 7th, report a heavy blow and fears for the
shipping, but no news of disasters to shipping ; have
been received. The destination of the fleet at this
writing (11th) remains a mystmy.
The Northwest corner of Arkansas has become
famous in this war. The battle of Pea Ridge has
been fought twice, followed by the battle of Cane
Hill in the same vicinity ; and now we have a fourth
and bloody struggle brought on by the enemy on
Sabbath Dec. 7th, near Fayetteville. After the de
feat of the rebel Gen. Marmaduke at Cane Hill,
Gen. Hindman hastened to form a junction with
him ; the combined forces would then amount to
over twenty thousand. Gen. Curtis at once order
ed Gen. Herron to move by forced marches and
join the victorious little army of Gen. Blunt, which
would make it twelve thousand strong. But the
rebels were too fast for us. They formed their junc
tion, flanked Gen. Blunt, and pressed on with their
whole force to meet Gen. Herron's advancing col-
umn. It was a well devised and.successful piece of
strategy so far : and th e re bel army of the Mississip
pi, containing th e 11 0 , 1 ,,. of their forces threw
themselves suddenl y iipe t CI-en. .Herron when near
Fayetteville no doubt s
, of the victory: From
till
ten in the mornin g , . o .k of Sabbath, the
battle raged with desper c fury,'
Our artillery drove th rebels ;from two strong
positions, and kept their ,verwhelming numbers at
bay. The 20th Wisconsi captured a rebel battery
of four heavy gnu s , bu were forced to abandOn
them under a murderous ,re. the 19th lowa also
took the same battery, an,
but were also obliged to
General Blunt arrived fi
men and a strong force of
rebels in the rear. The rel
to capture his batteries, h
rible slaughter. He hel
and before 9 o'clock the
full retreat over Boston 11
Our loss is 600 killed
loss is 1,500 by their own
Gen. Curtis says: The
vy, but ninth the bea3idst
our artillery creatingmi.
ter numbers.
The, enemy had gre t at
Gen. Hovey with ,001
the Mississippi to a int
marched inland to th . pla
I Sherman approache .t
from OxfOrd 47 Mile' ab
- show-tom-tha_too §:,
,00J
retreat. Their rearAlii.
advance that morning, th
treated from Oxford f 2 ho
ClllO IC.OO, Dec. 9.--t..k,
ford, Miss., dated thd ith
ey's cavalry had_ a two ho
rebels near'Coffeeville on
are said to have had 5,0 r
artillery. The Union 10,
wounded; and sixty thissin
was three hundred in kille
ville is only ten miles non
Dickey's cavalry is probu
vey's army.]
It seems that the rebel
donment of .Mississippi ; t
easterly direction , and flare
posed to Itosecrans.
The Army of the Potom
coiving large reinforcemen.
active about the out-postso
which is seemingly in very
dition. It is in and areas,
running regularly to
Profoundly interesting
made in the conks of ingni.
and Gen. Porter's cases. C
testimony in the former c'.
inst. Gen. McDowell seek
ditably. He is dearly ner t r .
to co-operate with Meld
campaign, the responsibil?
Government. Gen. Port:
Pope in the disastrous more
ton at the latter part- of Ai„
factorily explained.
Later intelligence frow t),
that the battle of Fayettecil
Gen. Curtis places our low a
ded including 2 Colonels a
that of the rebels at 2000 he
Herron puts our 'loss at : I
above, and that of the 01
and 2500 wounded There
were for the most partilef,
force is estiwated.at. 28,90
have retreated South of the,
OCcupation of Fred ericiOlt
ing.the 11th, at 5 9'0104. th
dent on Fredericksbur.4a
yea
the Potomac, under fire Of d
ers. The pontoorubridOse
while this fire lasted, ad t
artillery 176 guns broug t to
and setting fire to thewn
dislodge the riflemen. 'Vol
ti
to cross the river in sn x ill
no sooner given then hu dm'
inlforward, but all couldt g.
were selected. These we Ft
the artillery threw a p4'fect
the opposite bank. Tky r
not without loss. liith
rushed upon the- rebe ~ Li
ing 101 prisoners, w o w
this side. At balf p,st 4
were finished oppositeithe
immediately began to ,
was soon driven from'
of works. The two bi:
lins's position, 3 miles
early in the morning,
till the two upper ones
Two members of Co
in the restored distric •
iri the 'First receiving
Mr. Bouligny, and in
1444 votes against 1501
The crews of two
_A
2d., and Bth by the •
pirate at Martinique
York Dec. 11th. The
arrived at Maitinique
standing her :presence
ma escaped on the nig
Mist
The International .
e ) ,
Corn Exchange and itik.
daily at Independence all,
fur the starving poor o Lai
scriptions of $lOOO ch,
i l r
meeting of the Corn Ex(
same amount, at the< st
Committee, besides ak
two days $26,000 vOre
city.
Assault on the L:ttem,
burg.—On Saturday, the
A. M., Gen. Burnside ati
my's works outside of Frei
fighting was on the righl
Generals French .and, Ht
corps, thrice a.dvanced, to ti
repulsed. On the left,
successful, having driven
taken 400 prisoners. , tire
oners, since the river was
put at a high figure, prir
killed and wounded will
Gen. Bayard, of the caval
Jackson, of the Pennsylvl
liens. Vinton, Gibbons,
and Col. Sinclair.
Gen. Banks' Expediti
day claims to have whew
Banks has landed at Wint(
near the northern bounds.)
having formed a junction
is already on the adVance.
conflicting reports,. and not
pedition with certainty at
A. M..)
Congress.—On Monda:
traduced a bill into the
pensuted- emancipation in
to 51, the Houso declared
dent'BEmancipation Procl
1862. Every 'Democrat e;
"No.',
fought most desperately,
eld it. About 1 o'clock
au Cane Hill with 5,000
and attacked the
1 3 made desperate efforts
t were repulsed with ter
the whole field at dark,
rifire rebel force was in
amain..
( i wounded. The rebel
.
,s6on both sides is hea
the:side of the enemy;
slaughter in their grea-
antage in their position.
men having descended
pposite Grenada, Miss.
while Gens. Grant and
an the North. News
e Grenada to Dee. 4th
Ftrong were still in full
4.;„. • , ,
main body having re
rs . Previously.
dal despatch from Ox
,t., says Colonel Dick
,' engagement with the
lay night. The rebels
iufantry, cavalry, and
was nine killed, fifty
ihile that of the rebels
ad wounded. [Coffee
of Grenada. Colonel
part of General Ho:
Ireat is a virtual aban
y have taken a north
n to join the forces op-
ander Burnside is re-
The rebels are very
'en. Rosecrans' army,
ieli the contrary con
'ashville. Trains are
.lopementa are being
upon Gen. McDowell
McClellan gave - his'
on the 9th' and 10th
o come off qiiite ere
of blame for failing
in the Peninsular
ing solely with the
failure to reinforce
, iits before Washing
i, has not been sails-
a in Arkansas shows
as fierce and bloody
000 killed and woun-
Major killed, we
'ing 5 Cdlonels." Gen.
lice figure than the
at 500 tp 700 killed
dead and wounded
it the fields. Their
Hoh is supposed to
kansas.
On Thursday morn
ong expected move
gun by the army of
'nemy's sharp-shoot
not be constructed
whole power of our
arupon the position
every part, failed: to
cers were called-for
This order was
f brave men stepped
.bout one hundred
on their way ; while
nn of iron hall on
bed the shore, but
ell bayonets, they
g several and tak
safely landed on
dock, two bridges
when' the troops
er. The enemy
back to their line
of Gen. Frank
successfully laid
G did not cross
elected on the 4th
:a, Mr. Flanders
against. 136 for
Hahn receiving
s destroyed Nov.
landed from the
arrived at New
to, U. S. vessel
he
nd
t of
and notwith
tness the Alaba
sth.
zunittee of the
Philadelphia, sit
ye contributions
Fourteen sub-
aved at the first
and five for tho
of the Citizen's
►aller sums. In
in New York
at Fredericks- '
3ember, at 9.15
co carry the ene-
T. The severest
position, where
Gen. Sumner's
, but were thrice
Inklin was more
nny a mile, and
3n over 700 pris-
Our losses 're
the left. 5000
tbly cover them:
fed. Also, Gen.
fives• Wounded:
11 , and Caldwell,
ie Press of Mon
!nation that Gen,
le Cho wan River,
Ith Carolina, and,
army at Suffolk,
'e are other and
mown of the ex
dting CruesdaY,
Noell of Mo. in
roviding for corn
, BY vote of 68
>Val of the Presi
of i eptember 22,
'•11 of Mo. voted
.61;fri,41 .. ..f0t.itz:.
The Presbytery of Ontario will hold their
next Annual meeting in East Bloomfield, on the First
Tuesday in January next, (6th) at 4 o'clock, P.M.
Records of the Churches and Statistical Reports
should then be presented. JOHN BARNARD,
declB 3t Stated Clerk,
The Twenty-fourth Anniversary of the Phil
adelphia: Bible Society.
A Sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Joseph A.
Saiss, D.D., before the Philadelphia Bible Society, on
the occasion of its TWenty-fcurth Anniversary, en'
Sabbath Evening, the 21st inst., at half- past Seven
o'clock, in the St. John's Lutheran Evangelical
Church, Race street, above Fifth.
Extracts from the Annual Report will beread, and
a collection taken up in behalf of the Society.
The public is respectfully invited to be present.
CmticLes B. DURDOROIT,
Chairman Cont. on Anniversary.
declB it
Notice.—The Annual Meeting of the LITERAILY
AND. RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATION will beheld in the Pres
byterian House, on the First Tuesday of January
next, (the 6th), at i o'clock, P.M., to elect Three
members of the Executive Committee, and to tran
sact any business that may be brought before Like
Body. • - S. T. BonrYE,
d 5 tf President.-
Mansfield's Dispinsatory says that most of the
Sarsaparilla of the shops is inert and worthless. Dr.
Ayer in his, writings on this drug states that not only
is it inert as found in the shops, but so also are most
of the preparations: from it, or,bearing its name. Ire
shows, however, that thii fact arises, from the use of
worthless varieties, or unskillful preparations by in
competent men; that the true Medicinal Sarsaparilla
(Sarsa Smilax off.) of the tropics, when freshly gath
.-r,-,1 '" 4. " n.( of 9Lnost effectual
_ _
tives'iv - ;PO; - ;e;W
great alterative power, like lodine, Stillingia, Dock,
etc., it makes.,,9_yer's Comp. Ext. of Sarsp., which. e
have reason to believe is one of the most effectual.re
medies. for humors, skin diseases, and for purifying
the blood, which has ever yet been found by anybody.
-Berloott (Me) Msacur.Y. do tf
Important Facts. --- Constant writing for six
months done cheaper with our Gold Pens than with
steel • therefore, it is economy to use Gold Pens.
The Gold Pen remains unchanged by yedis'of con
tinued use, while the Steel Pen is ever changing by
corrosion and wear ; therefore, perfect uniformity of
writing is obtained only by the use of the Gold. Pen.
The Gold Pen' is always ready and reliable, while
the Steel Pen must be often condemned and a new
one seleoted ; therefore, in the use of the Gold Pen
there is great saving, of time.
is• • • .
Gold capable of receiving any degree of elasti
city, so that the Gold Pen is exactly adapted to the
hand of the writer ; therefore, the nerves if the
hand and arm arc not injured, as is known to be the
case by the use of Steel Pens.
See ".The Pen is mightier than the Sword," 'in
another column. mar2o Gin
..a. : 11.tt : ...41.i.,[011tit.t#....
The American Sunday-School. Union
TTAVE provided theiTusiml beautiful and bountiful IL stock of . . .
Books for the Holiday Season,
in every variety of size, style, and price.
Catalogues furnished gratuitously, on application to
the Depository. at No. 1122 CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA. declB 2t
THOMAS CARRICK & CO.,
CRACKER AND BISCUIT BAKERS,
1905 _MARKET STRE:47, PIMA.
Superior Crackers, Pilot and Ship Bread,
Soda, Sugar and Wine Biscuits, Pic-11ics, Jum
bles, and Ginger Nuts,
A.PEE'S, SCOTUS AND OTHER CAKES.
Groand Cracker in any Quantity.
Orders promptly filled. deelB ly
•'NEW MOURNING STORE."
riAMILIES about putting on MOURNING,
Willrfirkirit - the:if - advantage to exansi=
our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Mourning Millinery always Ready.
Mourning Suits made Comlete in 8 Hours.
M. & A. MThIIS & CO.,
deell 3m No. 926 Chestnut Street.
'FAMILY GROCERIES.
WILLIAM CLAI?KE,
N. W. CORNER 12TH AND RICE STREETS., PHILA.
OFFERS for sale an assortnient of best FAMILY
GROCERIES, including a supply of NEW
FRUITS, FRESH GROUND SFI E ES. etc, suitable for the sea
son. Special attention paid to TEA Sorhich will be sold
of• better quality for the price than can be usually
found. deal Iy,
POSITO RY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
_LI BIBLE SOCIETY, N. W. COR. WALNUT AB
SEVENTH STREETS, PHLL• TVELPHIA.
A large aSSortinent of BIBLES and TESTAMENTS
published by the
American Bible Society,
Ivn
British and Foreign Bible Society,
For sale at low prices. JOHN P. RHOADS,'
deal 3t Depositary.
NOS. Land 3 NORTH SIXTH sum.
(First above Market street.)
JOHN C. ARRIS ON,
SUCCESSOR TO
J. BURR MOORS,
IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF
GENLTEIREN'S FURNISHING GOODS,
CONSISTING OF
WRAPPERS,
SILK ITNDERSHIRTS,
MERINO UNDERSHIRTS,
MERINO PANTS,
LINEN AND SILK ROKFS.,
NECK-TIES, STOCKS,
HOSIERY GLU
SUSPENDERS, ETC., ETC
Shaker,Flannel Shirts and Drawers. ; ': Buckskin
Skirts and Drawers. • - •
Improved PATTERN SHIRTS, warranted to fit and
give satisfaction.
aas.qmere and Flannel Over-Shirts
in great variety. .
N,B.—The character of this Old Established Ho❑se
is fully sustained. - deal tf
0. H. WILLARD'S
CARTES DE VISITE
and Photograph Galleries ,
Nos. 1626, 1628 and 1630 MARKET STREET.
ALL work from this establishment is warranted to
be of the very finest quality,'and to give perfect sa
tisfaction. n 27 1y
Superintendents, Teachers, and Com
mittees
A BOUT making selections for Sabbath-School Li
-11 braries, should send for- the 'S.E.ixo'r .DESCRIP-
TlirE WM:OMM of
J. c: GARRIGUES CO.
148 South Fourth street;:
Philadelphia, Penn'a.
The catalogue will be sent free on application.
july to ly
- .
TX - TAR TIMES.—A reduction of a Hundred Pc
V V Cent. Superior Colored Photographs for $l.
Anahrotypes at all prices.
at REIMER'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
ian2 13 Second street, above Green.
Just Issued.
NEW, WELL PREPARED. ATTRACTIVE,
RICH AND CHEAP.
THE BEST SORT OF GIFTS FOR THE
HOLIDAYS.
- JAY'S EVENING EXERCISES. $1.25, cloth.
TESTAMENT AND PSALMS, with Notes, two double
Msps, anj Tables ; super royal octavo, $1.26, cloth.
TESTAMENT, with Notes, Pocket Edition. 70 cents,
cloth.
A PRESENT SAVIOUR. 10 cents.
CHEERILY ! CHEEKILY ! " with Cuts. t 35 cents.
THE WOODMAN'S NANNETTE, with Cuts. 25 cents.
HARRY TuE SA/LOP. BOY, with Cuts. 2.5 cents.
"MY BROTHER BEN," with Cuts. 30 cents.
THE NAUGHTY GIRL %VON, with three engravings.
30 cents.
MY PICTURE Boox, with sixty engravings. 20 cts.
STEPS UP THE LADDER r three engravings. 25 CIS.
GRACE ABBOTT ; three engraviugs. 25 cents.
HANNAH MORE ; two steel engravings. 60 cents.
BIBLE ATLAS AND GAZETTEER, super-royal octavo.
The Atlas contains six fine large maps, prepared with
care from the most reliable sources, and covering the
whole ground of Bible geography.
FOR SOLDIERS
THE SOLDIER. FROM Homt. 8 cents.
SOLDIER'S MANUAL OF DEVOTION. 6 cents.
COME TO JESUS. 8 cents, paper. 8 cents, flexible
cloth.
CHRIST IS .ALL.
SOMETVW, FOR THE HOSPITAL. 10 cents.
THE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY ?
150 Nassau street, New York.
929 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
H. N. TFIISSELL, Dist. Seey..
decs 4t
Christmas Confections
FOR FAMILIES.
Or Expressing to any Part of the Concntri•
NOW READY AND CONTINUALLY MAKING, PUT UP IN
NEAT BOXES, .A.MONG WHICH ARE
PINE' CREAK CHOCOLATES,
FINE ALlTUNDFrifininirirmrs-,------
CREAM BON BONS,
Flavored with the natural fruits,
JELLY DROPS,
CORDIAL DROPS,
CRYSTALIZED FRUITS,
FANCY BOXES,
CRACKING SECRETS,
ORNA RENTS FOR TREES,
&c. &c &,e &e. , •I Le &c.
E. G. WHITMAN & CO, Manufacturers,
No. 318 Chestnut street, below Fourth, Phila.
decll 4t (Next door to Adams' Express Office),
The Western Stove and Tin ware
Depot.
PRESTON & MAHOOD,
1718 1110KET STREET, PHILADELPHIA,'
• Manufheturers and .Dealers in all kinds of
Stoves, Tin:Ware, Hollow-tvare and House-
Keeping Articles in General.
WE keep on hand an assortment of the most Im
proved Patterns, such as Silver's Gas &ilia
ers for Parlor, Store, and Office use, and a variety of
patterns for Halls and Bar-rooms. We also have a
large stock of Gas-burning. Cooking Stoves, with all
the latest improvements. Heater and Range work
attended to. Alt kinds of repairing promptly atten
ded to. PRESTON & MAHOOD,
n 27 Gm .1718 Market street ) . Philadelphia.
- NOTICE.
MHE present Terms of Sale," of the Presb , terian
1 Board of Publication, will be discontinued at the
close of the year 1862.
After January Ist, 1863, no- discount from the Ca
talogue Prices will be allowed except to Booksellers,
to whom the Board is prepared to offer liberal induce
ments ; to Ministers, including their Families, and
Theological Students, to whom 20 per cent. will he
given on put-chat:es for their own use only.
For farther information please address
W, SARGENT,
Business Correspondent.
Phila., Nov. 1862. . n 27 6t
TWELVE DOLLAR.
SABBATH-SCHOOL LIBRARY.
One llizndied VOtuntes, froffrairM29B Pl - 47C5 - tseh,
Bound with Cloth Barks, Gilt Lettexings,
7ia a Box., with" 16 Catalogues, for
Twelve" Dollars.
HE PRESBYTERIAN BOARD OF PUBLICA
T
TION—No. 8 - 21 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia
—are now prepared to supply a cheap Sabbath-School
Library: The set .contains books from 36 to 298
pages, bound uniformly, with muslin backs and paper
sides, lettered in gilt, and numbered froM 1 to 100.
SiXteen Catalogues are furnished with each Library,
which is packed in a box, suitable for a Case in
Schools, not already supplied.
Catalognes will be furnished on application to
n 27 6t. WINTHROP SARGENT,
Business Correspondent.
Pennsylvania Military Academy,
A.T WEST CHESTER,
(For Boarders Only)
THIS Institution, which has had a most auspicious
opening, provides, as required by its charter, a
Primary School, and Collegiate, Scientific and Mili
tairDepartments of study, under the conduct of tried
and competent Professors. Military system, order,
and precision are constantly observed.
graduate of thd United States Military Academy,
of high-class standing and-large military experience,
devotes his exclusive attention to the Mathematics,
Engineering, and. Military branches.
A battery of six brass guns, furnished by the State.
is used in field practice.
The moral and religious training and personal ha
bits of Cadets are carefully attended to.
n2'7 3M CoL. THEO. HYATT, Pres. P. M. A.
„ am A. N. HEILIG,
fir Watchmaker and Jeweler,
qt. __ No. 836 VINE STREET,
1111 (Near Ninth) PHILADELPHIA.
•- • .
All kinda of Timepieces repaired, and warranted.
An assortment of Spectacles on hand. n2O ly
FAMILY COAL. FAMILY COAL •
TIAMILIES supplied with the best LEHIGH and
. SCHUYLKILL COAL, at 116 , North BROAD
street. Orders left at S.'Miller's, 1607 Poplar, or at
J. Collins, 1813:Mt. Vernon street, Will be promptly
attended to.
n2:o_6m - MILLER .& COLLINS.
.LNDRE* BLAIR:
HENRY C. BLAIR'S,
PLESCRIPTLON
.
& FAMILY MEDICINE STORE,
Eighth: and Walnut,stireels, Philadelphia.
--{.Mtablished. 1829.)
NONE but' the best Medicines dispensed. Prices
unif rm and reasonable. Persons residing in
the country can have their orders faithfully and
promptly executed, no n atter how small. Physi
cians supplied with pure medicines and medical pr, -
parations. jul2 tf,
COAL ! 1 COAL 1 !—TO FAMILIES AND MA
NUFACTURERS.—Buy your Coal of A. S.
DOTTER; 304 BROAD street, above VINE, who
keeps the best brands of Schuylkill and Lehigh Coal.
For family, use, buy the celebrated East Franklin, for
which he is solo agent.
N.l3.—Dealers will please leave orders with him.
nov6 6m •
CAMP SONGS.--NEW EDITION, ENLARGED.
"r 1 &MP SONGS" is a colleption of NATIONAL,
Nr./ 'PATRIOTIC, SENTIMENTAL AND SOCIAL Solms,
to many of which the music:is attached, designed to
relieve the dull monotony of the soldier's life, and
lighten the hours of the long and weary march: To
do this nothing has been found to-equal music,and no
collection can excel Camp Songs in the nnmber and
variety of its pieces, comprising as they .do, something
for every occasion. The " old heroes " should each
have a copy, and the " 600,000 more " be well sup
plied. The price of Camp Songs "is only Ten
Cents, on receipt of which a copy will be mailed to any
addreSs. , n 22 tf
DITSON & CO., Publishers; Boston.
' W. P. CLARK: '
HOES AVD UMBRELLAS, 1626 Id/4mm ,Sr.
S
All kinds of Boots and Shoes of my. own manu
facture,, or made to order. A good assortment of
Gum Shoes. - Umbrellas repaired. 'Pinking in a va
riety of stiles, at loti prices. - n 27 6m
P. &_ : E. H. WILLIAMSON,.
SCRIVENERS AND CONVEYANCERS,
noit6 ly] S. W. 003. ARCH ANT) SEVENTH Si
If You Wish to Learn Piano Playing, or
Increase Your Present Knowledge of it,
NO NOT FAIL TO USE
RICHARD S ON' s
New Method for the Pianoforte.
UNIVERSALLY acknowledged to be the best,
and recommended by leading Pianists and Tea-11-
ers as without an equal Thousands of copies hare
been distributed from Maine to California, and at
the demand is unabated—a most decided proof of .ts
merit, and a very strong evidence that no other bi.p - dt
for the Pianoforte can be obtained that suits the p
lie want as well. Mailed, postage paid, on receipl
its price, TIEREE DomAits. DITSON &CO., Phi:-
Ethers. Boston. n2O ti
VRY DESIRABLE
IN STYLE AND PRICE,
Suitable for the season.
WANAMAKER & BROWN,
POPULAR CLOTHING HOUSE,
OAK HALL,
S. E. COR. SIXTH AND MARKET STS.
(N• B•)_
PECIAL DEPARTMENT
FOR CUSTOMER WOI:K
UNITED STATES
FIVE-TWENTIES,
Twenty Yea Six Per Cent, Bonls,,
PAYABLE AT THE OPTION OF THE G.)v-
ERNMENT AFTER FIVE YEARS
I am instructed by the Secretary of the Treasm;.: to
eceive subscriptions for the above
L-OAN . , AT PAR,
The Interest to Commence from Date of
Deposit.
Thus avoiding the difficulty heretofore experienced
by requiring payment in GOLD of the interest from
May last.
A Full Supply of these Bonds Alwr.:,s
oil Hand.
JAY COOKE,
SUBSCRIPTION AGENT,
114 South Third Street
0 ?: 3m
WILLIAM P. GEDDES,
Plain and Fancy Printer,
No. 320 CHESTNUT STREET,
(Over Adams' Express) Pldladelph'n
Pamphlets, Constitutions, Circulars Cards, DiVl
heads, Bills of Lading, Law and Circulars,'
Blanks, etc. mar2V ly
'ROVER'S
INK MANUFACTORY.
NO. 4.1.0 RACE STREET, PUILADELPR:
fIIHE reputation of HOVER'S Ink and Fluid art too
Well and widely known, to need a recital, arit.l
the eantest satisfied "that no effort of wence
and skill shall be lacking, to render this HOME article
equal to the wants of the AMERICAN public. 0 rders
addressed to JOSEPH E. HOVER, Marnelctu
nlZ, ly
CHARLES STOKES'S
FIRST CLASS ONE PRICE' READY-MADE
CLOTHING STORE, NO. 824 CHEST
NUT STREET, UNDER THE
CONTINENTAL HOTEL,
PHILADELPHIA.
DIAGRAM FOR SELF-MEASUREMENT.
For Coat—Length
•. of back from Ito 2
p„.
and from 2 to 3.
~...., Length of Sleeve T
(with arm crooked)
, N
from 4 .to 5, and
V .!.. around th eino st •
N, ..-4 prominent part of ,
( 4 11
-- , 4 the chest and waist. .?..
A, ' r State whether erect
'
, i •
ti or stooping.
. [ . For Vest,—same In
-. 1 as Coat.
t 3
' For Pants "In
side seam, and out
side.fromhip bone,
i , . around the waist
' l• --- and, hip. • A good
fit guaranteed.
Officers' Uniforms ready-made, always on hand, or
made to order in the best manner and on the most
reasonable terms. Having
finished many hundred
Uniforms the past year for Staff; Field and Line Offi
cers, as well as for the Navy, we are prepared le es
ecute orders in this line with correctness and des
patch.
The largest and most desirable stock of Pc.atly -
Made Clothing. in Philadelphia always on hand. (The
price marked in plain figures on all of the good.;:.)
A department for Boys' Clothing is also maintained
at this establishment, and superintended by experi.
enced hands. Parents and others will find here a most
desirable assortment of Boys' Clothing, at low prices.
Sole Agent for the " Famou(Bullet Proof Vest,"
CHARLES STOKES, Proprietor.
E. T. TAYLOTt., Principal Salesman. u 1 i tr
Sacramental
A Pure and ,AkpiV,'
Ulu:duiterated Article,
Especially suited for Communion Purposes
' For sale by START. fr, NUT J
S. E. corner Tenth and Arch streets,
Philadelphia
dec26th ly
THE ATTENTION
OF MINISTERS AND LAYMEN,
Is requested to the fact that we have published
THE NEW DIGEST
IN d , JELL'iDSOME
OCTAVO VOLUME OF 633 PAGES.
Thia volume forma
A . COMPLETE HISTORY
of all the ACTS AND TESTIMONIES of our
GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
-including those of the Original SYNOD, which, previ
ous to the formation of the General Assembly, was
the-highest Judicatory of the Presbyterian Church.
THE DIGEST - is so arranged and indexed as in
afford every convenience for referenet. Our
tens and laymen should own it. It has been prepared
for them with "great labor, and should he in their
hands; NoWhere else can they get the infort.lation
hero redneed to order.
PRICE,
Sent by rail, post-paid, for this price.
Order from
PRESBYTERIAN PUBLICATION COMIIITTEE;
1384 Chestnut street,
j Phil4delplan.
For sale by A. D. F. RANDotru, New York ;
SeeTT;2oineinnati ;W. Tirmuysme • Ohies,ge. •
ENTLEMEN'S
WINTER CLOTHING,
OVERCOATS AND
BUSINESS SUITS,
In great variety.