METHODIST. THE FUTURE OF THE NON-EPISCOPAL CHIICHES.--ReV. H. Matteson, who stands prominent in the organization known as the Independent Methodists, urges through the Western Methodist Protestant, the fusion of all the Methodist bodies outside of the regu lar Methodist Episcopal Church. As they all now unite in discarding the Episcopal feature of that church, he proposes, as the basis of church government, what his own branch . has already adopted, the indepen dency of each individual church—in . other words, an intense congregationalism. This accomplished, the step to a future union with the Congregationalists seems to us but a short one. With the distinctive Methodism laid aside, and with the facile laws of con struction of Calvinism admissible under Con gregational rules, we see no barrier but that of mere name remai n ing. The old Methodist Episcopal Church would, of course, be grati fied by such a result, as it would disembarras them of organized schisms, and leave them once more the sole possessors of the prestige of the name of Methodism. Ittv.tvAts continue to be reported from all quarters. The Methodist papers have ac counts of their progress in nearly every loyal Sate, and reported conversions foot up to thousands. EAST TENNESSEE.—In a report of the pro ceedings of Kentucky Annual Conference, we find it said, in relation to East Tennessee, that, had the reports all come in, the num ber of preachers and members there, who have returned to the old fold, would reach four thousand, and that upon a peaceful oc cupation of the territory, it will soon be in creased to ten thousand. This is the feeling in East Tennessee, and, when the proper time conies, the Methodists of North Georgia will generally unite. With the concurrence of the Bishops, a Conference will probably be organized at Knoxville on the 25th of May ensuing. Rev. W. H. Rogers, P. E. at Athens, Tennessee, writes that after visiting during the last eight months almost every society in that region within the lines of the Union army, it is his opinion that over three fourths of the members of the Holston Con ference, in the bounds of East Tennessee, are at heart with the M. E. Church, and as soon as the country is cleared of the enemy, will unite with it.. They have not the least sym pathy with the church, South, and will not hear annan preach that has. They ask for loyal minist rs to fill their pulpits and pas torates; afideare hungry for the word of life, having been without it for the past three years. BAPTIST. PENNSYLVANIA ITEMS.—Two new pastors have entered upon service in the neighbor hood of Philadelphia—Rev. W.W. Case at Chestnut Hill; and Rev. D. Spencer at Rox borough. Upon Richmond church in the French Creek Association, God is again pour ing out his Spirit. Eleven have recently been baptized, and many are inquiring. Several have also been baptized in Davisville, and also in Cumberland street, Broad street, and Second church, Philadelphia. REVIVALS AND BAPTISMS.z—Withio the. last few weeks, forty have been baptized in Haddonfield, N. J., and several in Camden, N. J. In Cumberland, Md., several have been led to the faith in Christ. Revival in fluences are reported to have been enjoyed by some of the churches in Baltimore since the opening of the year, particularly in the High Street, Seventh, and Broadway churches. In Illinois, revivals are reported from Winches ter, Carlinville, Carthage, and Lamville. An important mission has been commenced in Cairo. Webster City, lowa, and Flushing, Mich., have enjoyed a spiritual refreshing; also the Second church in St. Louis, Mo. ( The second church in Wilmington, Del., has received an accession of forty by baptism. MR. SPtrituxoN.—The present membership Of the Tabernacle, London, of which Mr. purge . on is pastor, is 2960. The number of Omissions during Mr. Spurgeon's pastorate, 'eluding removals for all causes, is 3500. Of j'ese, 47 have become Christian ministers, 7 ity missionaries, and 3 Bible-women. The umber of students in his Theological Col ege, is this year larger than ever before. The running expenses for 1865, are put at $25,000, part of which is supplied from Dr. Spurg_eon's own salary; but the most of it from Lord's Day free-will offerings made in contribution boxes placed within the church. LUTIEERAN REVIVAL IN NEWVILLE, PA.—The Luthe ran Observer has an account of an extensive revival in the Lutheran congregation in New ville, in connection with daily meetings con tinued from the week of prayer, for more than a month fo7 The earlier stages of the meeting WE: liaracterized by only a moderate amount ol iuterest. As time went on• the audiences became large, and the prayers of the church i importunate. Inquirers began to present themselves ; their number increased from day to day ; souls were born anew, and the hopeful conversions,' at the time of writing the notice, amounted to more than fifty, of whom forty-four, including several heads of families, had already joined themselves to the church by public profession of Christ, MISSIONARY. INDIA.—Rev. J. J. Jones, of the Church `• Missionary Society, in Ceylon, reports a movement in the matter of liberality as com menced among the native converts at the suggestion of one of their own number. Each, according to his ability, is setting apart a Sortion of his land, making it over to the ociety, towards the maintenance of a teacher among themselves. The land already pro mised is worth at least 50/., and Mr. Jones has no doubt others will in time give suffi cient for the support of a native pastor. Another circumstance, says Mr. J., I regard as even more important and encouraging. Two of the men baptised in Decembu, 1863, Abraham and *Paul, asked me to sanction their going out together to, preach in the vil !lages around. I replied, I should be most !thankful if they would do so, and that I 'would willingly give them a small sum to meet expenses in travelling. All such help was declined. They said they needed nothing, they only wished to go, with my permission, , devoting to the work of preaching the Gospel to others the time they would redeem from 'the cultivation of their fields. REV. WM. DIXON, of the Irish Presby terian Church, recently appointed missionary to Surat, writes as follows soon after his ar , w il ou t :—" For myself, however, I frankly onfess that I did not by any means expect • find the field so promising. I had looked • encounter the aversion of the unconverted atives ; I find them friendly. I had -looked see them pass by on the other side when be gospel of salvation would be declared • I d them throng eagerly around the preacher. had looked to see them zealously defend eir own system and attempt to depreciate hristianity ; I find them shrink from the ormer, and, by their silence, admit the im ossibility of the latter. Tr Is WEST AFEIOA.--,isuop Crowther, lately gained by his white brethren in England, as made his first Episcopal visitation in erra Leone and adjacent heathen territory. t one station he confirmed .twenty-one can dates. After many vexatious delays, he cceeded in obtaining an interview with one the heathen kings, with a view to the in troduction of the Gospel. He also ordained Mr. Coombe as a deacon, October 10th. THE ZULUS. —Mr. Tyler writes to the Board from Esidumbini, Nov. 25, that a pes tilence is making fearful ravages. " The heathen doctors," he says. " both medicine and spirit doctors, have sent the people to me in great numbers, and I have for several days had my hands full in administering medi cines. They seem to have confidence in me, and while I endeavor to lead them to think of their spiritual maladies and the great Physi cian, they give good attention, Our chapel is filled every Sabbath with an attentive au dience. A few who have been under instruc tibn for years are beginning to break away from heathen superstition and vanities. We have seen some dark days at Esidumbini, but light is dawning." FROM MADAGASCAR, Mr. Ellis, of the Lon don Missionary Society's Mission, writes : "Itis my privilege to be able, amidst some discouragements, to witness the progressive triumphs of the Gospel in this part of Mada gascar. No exciting and extensive awaken ing on the subject of religion takes place— nothing like what are deemed revivals in other countries; but there has long been a steady, quiet, and slightly fluctuating increase of believers to my own church and congrega tion, as well as to. others with which. I am best acquainted. Besides this,, there has been peculiarly encouraging intelligence of the work of the Divine Spirit at Fianarant soa, in the South, and the extreme limits of Imerina, in the West; as well as evidence of patience and cheerful confidence among the believers at Ambohimanga, in the North." CHINA. —The March number of the Home and Foreign Recd of the "0. S." Church, has the following:—" Mr. Dodd reports the admission of twenty-two members to the churches in Ningpo and vicinity, during the month ending November 2d. Dr. Martin reports the conversion of an aged Manchu, at Peking, a man of respectable but depressed family. The oldest pupil in the school, a young Manchu, of twenty years of age, had applied for baptism, and would probably soon be received as a church member." W e regret to notice that at some of the mission stations in China there has been serious alarm occa sioned by the Taepings, who do not appear to be entirely put down. At Amoy, Chang- Chew, and Chioh-be the people were•seized with a panic, and all work was arrested. It is gratifying, however, to know that, although the heathen temples and idols.were destroyed, the mission chapels were spared, and 'that all the Christians were kept in safety. • Rev. H. L. McKenzie, of the English Pres byterian Mission, at Swatow, writes as, fol lows, Oct. 24th :—" I rejoice to say that we enjoy, good opportunities of preaching the gospel in`the Villages around, far and near. In our visit (I was accompanied by two of the native assistants) to the large,village of Chung Lim ' about five or six miles distant, on Fri day last, we were, on the whole, well re ceived, and had several good opportunities of preaching. In that same village, about three and a half years ago, Mr. Burns and the native brethren were assaulted and driven out of it by an angry mob." TuRKEY. —Missionaries in Turkey state that now, in the absence of Sir H. Bulwer, the whole influence of the British Embassy is thrown into the right scale in regard to reli gious questions. Mr. Stuart, the Charge d'- Affaires, has the esteem and respect of all, and manifests the same readiness to defend religious liberty which characterized the pre decessors of Sir Henry. Fitord WESTERN TURKEY, Mr. Renick, writing to the American Board, announces that Ahmed Agha, returned from his exile, is again abiding in peaee, with his family, at Constantinople • while the recent events, which for a timei seemed so unpropitious, now appear likely to have the effect of strengthening rather than weakening the cause of Protestant Christianity throughout the country. The laboring force in the Tur kish department of the mission work, he thinks, should at once be increased. AT SMYRNA, Mr. Van Lennep represents the work as encouraging, speaks of interest ing meetings during the week of prayer, and reports a somewhat serious case of persecu tion by the people of Magnesia, with prompt and correct action by government officials, so that the result is likely to be good. SOUTH SEA. ISLANDS:—The report from the London Missionary Society says :—" In no section of the mission field are the increa sing power and extending progress .of the Gospel more striking and impressive than among the various tribes of the South Pacific Islands. In the social and moral transforma tion of thousands and tens of thousands of these islanders fl Om savages and murderers to loving husbands, tender fathers, and peace ful neighbors, we find living illustrations of prophetic imagery : ' Instead of the -thorn shall come up the fir-tree, and instead of the briar shall come up the myrtle-tree ; and it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an ever lasting sign that shall not be cut off.' EVery successive year' brings fresh tidings of these marvelous achievements of redeeming power and grace. "In no missionary field has the Apostolic counsel to Timothy been more dilift 6 ently carried out than by' our brethren in Polyne sia The things which thou hast heard of me, the same commit thou to faithful men, who may be able to teach 'others also.' The happy results are now seen in the successful labors of -iVative Evangelists, by whom the Gospel has been carried to distant islands, `and to tribes sitting in darkness and the shadow of death ; and, but for the courage and constancy, the Christian teaching and holy example of -these humble and devoted servants of the Lor,d Jesus, thousands and tens of thousands who now rejoice in the light and liberty of Christ would have sat beneath death's dark shadow until the present hour. In the institution in the Island of Tabaa there are now twenty-six students ; in the institution of Rarotonga., eighteen i • in Samoa, eighty-eight. Total, one hundredand thirty two.' The French Emperor has answered courte ously to a memorial from Protestant friends of missions in the regions lately invaded by the naval forces of France, saying that he has sent a reproof to the author of the proceed ings on Loyalty Islands and promising equal liberty to Protestants and Catholics in their missionary labors. NEw HEBRIDES.—Letters from the 'mis sionaries of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces have been received and ap pear in full in the Home and Foreign Record for March. They are up to Oct. 11th. The Record says :—" The New Hebrides Mission has had its dark days, and our pages within the last few years have carried many a mes sage of sorrow. But now it would appear as if' the many prayers of the church have been heard, that the cloud's were passing away and a brighter day was beginning to dawn.' Now that the Dayspring has arrived we have rea son for gratitude, that an agency so impor tant has been added to the New Hebrides mission. At the latest dates she had made two trips among the islands, one of inquiry as to the most suitable place for the location of the missionaries, the second for the settle ment Messrs Morrison and Gordon. She was then engaged on her third voyage and expected to make another before leaving for Sydney in December." ' Dillon's Bay in Erromauga, and the Island :of Fate which has been partially evangelized by native teachers, have been occupied as new mission stations by these persevering breth- THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1865. The Young Men's Christian Association of -Boston has effected the organization of a new Temperance Society, and more vigorous efforts are to be made to save young men from ruin.—An English lady, Mrs. Thistle: waite, is preaching and- exhorting at religious meetings m Paris. One of her principal ob jects is the benefit of the English stable boys in Paris, a numerous class, whose religious eh - 3 - Mond wants ire scarcelyiless than those of the heathen.—ln the R. C. Parish Church in Montreal, imposing ceremonies have recently been held to honor the memory of French Canadians who have been killed in the war of the American rebellion.—Rev. E. Currie and wife, and Dr. Barnett expect to sail for Egypt in May, as missionaries of the 0. S. Pres. Board of Foreign Missions. —The sum of about $300,000 has been paid over by the trustees of the widow of John Scott, Esq., in different proportions, to several benevolent societies connected with the English Church, the British and Foreign Bible Society, however, coming in for a share. Rev. Evan M. Johnson, D.D., Rector of St. John's (Episcopal) Church in Brooklyn, N. Y., and the oldest settled clergyman of that denomination in the State, died on the 19th inst., aged 72 years. THE LATE "GREEK. CHURCH" SER- Most of the non-Episcopal religious papers in New York—the Observer and _Evangelist, at considerable length, and with just and forcible reprobation—have shOwn up the high church affiliations of New York Episcopacy, in making the priests and services of the Russo- Greek Church welcome to fraternal privileges which would have been denied to many of the most eminent divines and Christians of our own land. The case is this7--We copy from a well-compressed version of the affair in the Presbyterian Banner:-"A few weeks ago a, priest of the Russo-Greek Church, upon in vitation of Bishop Potter, of the Diocese of New York, performed the full services of that church within the walls of old Trinity, and arrangements have been made for the regular services of the Greek Church to be di pensed in a chapel belonging to the Corpor,dion of Trinity. Dr. Dix, the Rector of Trinity, and his assistants, are represented as taking a deep interest in this movement. Their right to do so we will not dispute, but how a church which excludes all fellowship with other Protestant churches, can enter into such close. and cordial fellowship with a church retaining so many errors condemned by the Episcopal Church, surpasses compre hension. The creed as used by the Episcopal Church, acknowledges that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son, but the Greek Church denies that the Holy Ghost proceeds from the Son. The Episco pal Church only admits two Sacraments ; but the Greek Church claims seven. The Epis copal Church repudiates transubstantiation ; but the Greek Church holds to it. The Episcopal Church does not admit of prayers for the dead, but the Greek Church does. The Greek Church also, prays to the Virgin' Mary, and teaches the meritoriousness of lasting_ and good works. In the Greek Church the bishops must be unmarried'; priests may marry before taking orders, but not afterwards. These are but a few of the contrasts' between the two churches. Yet here we have the most exclusive of Protestant denominations, passing by all other Protest autism to grasp the hand of a church retain ing many of the peculiarities most opposed to the very principles upoti which Protestant ism takes its stand. As might have been expected, Romanists are in high glee over this strange affiliation. Upon no principles of correct reasoning can the consistency of this procedure with the pretensions of Epis copacy be defended. No one doubts the right of the Greek Church to establish its form of worship in this country. But that Episcopacy should exclude all Protestantism outside of itself, front its intimate fellowship, and at the same time take to its bosom a church so contrary in doctrine and practice to itself,- is a most marvellous inconsistency. And yet it is well known that leading minds ren of the Church of the Lower Provinces. The exploring party on the Dayspring touched at Lifu during the receht attack of the French, and were not allowed to land. FRIENDLY ISLANDS. —VAVAU. —The reviv ing influences of the Holy Spirit continue to be felt here. There has been an increase to the church of 84 members, and upwards of 150 are upon trial. The efforts of Popery cause much trouble to the missionaries. The Superior of the Frbnch Mission has come to Vavau, and the Papists have again com menced their systematic SabbatbAreaking ' by assembling on the afternoon of the Lord's Day to sing songs and to play games. This is not permitted by law, but they have it done on the Catholic Mission premises, as a part of their religion, professedly to keep the people out of mischief. By this means, how ever they induce none to join them except a few o' f the worst and most ignorant, and an instance has lately t occurred where a priest was signally confounded in an argument about baptismal regeneration by a Christian native. AMERICAN CHURCH IN JAPAN. —Rev. S. R. Brown, missionary of the Reformed Dutch Church, writes to Lucius Hart, Esq., of New York, under date of Yokohama, Dec. 17th, as follows: "You probably have heard of the little American Church organized here, and that I am its acting pastor. The Lord has blessed this little vine. Since last December there has scarcely been a communion season at which we have not received some one or more accessions to our church. Most of them have been from the men-of-war in port. One merchant ship furnished three. Within a few days past I have reason to-believe two souls have found their way to Jesus. lam looking every day for the arrival of books and Bibles for use in this needy field. I have given away every Bible and tract I could get. The love of money and of pleasure, sensual and devilish, absorbs the mind and energy of most men here. I should be afraid to tell you how many, grog shops have sprung up all over the place. They'are a crying nuisance. Worse places, too, are opened, if worse can be, to entrap, the silly creatures whose god is their belly, and who glory in their shame. I hope the Lord did not direct our ships here for naught, and that on the great day, if not before, there will be seen fruits of this grace, that have sprung up here.". FREE CECURO.II MISSIONS. - The Free Church Record states that " there has scarcely been a month, for some time past, in which tidings have not reached us respecting fresh accessions to the Church of Christ, in connection with'our Indian,„and African mis sion. Surely this is matter of Sincere thank fulness to God, and of abundant encourage ment to persevere in a-work which the Lord of the harvest is honoring-with such signal tokens of his approbation.' ITEMS A Protestant Church edifice, to, cost $200,000, is in process of erection at Naples. $30,000 are yet wanting to make up' ale' re quired amount.—The recent appropriations made by the New York Councils toward purely Romish institutions in the city, such as colleges, asylums, etc., amount in all to $55,000.-- 2 1he well-known "Father Chini guy," of Kankakee, TIL, has gone to England, appealing for help . in - his work, on the plea that "it is impossible to expect any thing in America." We, suppose the real difficulty is a want of hearty confidence in the man.-- VICE IN NEW YORK. in the Episcopal Church, both in England and America, have been laboring to this end for some time." MARRIAGES. OGELSBY -- DALZELL.--On the 6th of October, 1864, by the Rev. John McMillan, Ellswood B. Oglesby, of Allegheny City. tr Lizzie J., eldest daugh ter of the late W. J. Dalzell, of Pittsburgh. DEATHS. aMILION.—In Xenia, March 18th, of whooping cough. Ale;ander. infant son of James C. and Mary E. MeMilla 1, aged 3 months. " Efe gathers the lambs , into his bosom." .• ' Iptrtal, 4kihrts. - ..- I e Presbytery of the bistriet of column in, will meet in the Fourth Church. Wash ington, 0. C.. the 4th of Apri1..1865. at I N o'clock, P. M. W. MeLAIN, Stated Clerk. 44 , -P , adelphia ourt . ' resbylery start. s adjourn 11 to meet in Beverly Presbyterian Church, Tuesdalth April, 734 o'clock, P. M. Opening ser mon by ev. Joseph G. Williamson. Moderator. Tuesday l T. J. SHEPHERD, Stated Clerk. MAlcc 20th.1865. 7 . Zir iladelphia Tenet anthillission So- eiety. The eighty-eighth meeting in behalf of this Society, will be held in the Presbyterian Church, corner f Eighteenth and Christian streets, on Sab bath ev fling, April 2d, at 73/ o'clock. Several ad dressesiwill be made. The public are invited. wihe Annual ltleeti4 tt of the llilwa • itee resbytery, will be held in the First PreabY teria Church of Milwaukee, on the first Tuesday of May next, (May 2d) at 7 o'clock P. M. 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ASPECIAL arrangement has been made, with the aid of private liberality, by which the volume en titled, " the Hawaiian Islands: their Progress and Condition under Missionary Labors," may be sold for one dollar,— 1. 'Co Students in Theological Seminaries. 2. To Students preparing for the Ministry in Col leges. 3. To those who would present the volumes to Min isters of the Gospel. On the above conditions the book may be had at the Presbyterian House, 1334 Chestnut street. Or is can be sent by mail from Boston (free of cost.) should one dollar and twenty-eight cents accompany the order. Address, MR. C. .N. CRAP/N, Missionary Howe, Boston. Mass. AND MATTRESSES. Attut Udlitatign, JUST PUBLISHED BY VIE PRESIMILO MEMO COMM'EE. ZULU L ND; LIFE AMONG THE ZULU—KAFFIR3, 12mo; pp. 351; richly illustrated. Price $2. " This volume is among the best of its class and will reward perusal."—Presbyterian. "This work is not a missionary's journal, nor a discussion of the comparative claims of various missions established in this attractive field, but a popular treatise in which the novel and striking features of the country are made familiar to the reader."—SprinwEeld Republi can. " Mr. Grout is not only a devoted missionary, but he is a man of superior talents, and an ex ceedingly interesting writer. This work on the Zulu Land introduces us to a country and peo ple comparatively new. It is full of valuable facts and graphic descriptions. The Committee have issued it in a very neat and attractive style."—Christian Herald and Recorder. " The aim of the book is to condense and combine both valuable facts and pleasing inci dent—embrace enough of the popular to please the common reader, and enough of the scien tific to give the work a place in the library of the scholar."—lndependent. 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His own experiences as a. pioneer missionary ; the history of the people, so far as known ; the geography, topo graphy, geology, fauna, flora, climate, nocturnal heavens; the appearance, manners and cus toms, language, superstitions and character of the natives ; missions among the Zulus and pre sent state of affairs in Zulu-land are ably and instructively treated by the writer. The volume forms an important addition to our knowledge of the human family, especially in its relation to the gospel as an aggressive power."—Ant6l - Presbyterian. The book will be sent by mail, post-paid, for the price, $2 00. Order from Presbyterian Publication Committee, N 0.1334 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADA. On the 12th of APRIL will appear THE FIRST NUMBER OF HOURS AT HOME: A Popular Magazine of Religious and 'Rae. ful Literature $3 a Year: Single numbers 25 cents. HOURS AT HOME is designed to be a religious and literary monthly of the.very highest character. 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