g ramtart Utesbtitaiait. THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1865. OUR SCHOOL LIST. I For particulars, see advertisements on pages 277 and 279.] BOYS. The Select Classical and English School of B. Kendall, A.M., Southeast corner of Thirteenth and Locust, opens September 11th. W. F. Wyers. West Chester Academy and Military Institute, September 6th. Bev. S. H. McMullin’s English and Classical School, Fortieth and Baltimore Avenue, W. P., September 11th. Rugby Classical and English Acade my, 1226 Chestnut Street, Sept. 18th. Treemount Seminary, Norristown, September 19 th. Freehold Institute, New Jersey, Sep tember 13 th. Nassau Preparatory Family Boarding School, Princeton, N. J., August 14. Middletown (Del.) Academy and Fam ily Boarding School, September 4. emu. Spring Garden Institute, 608 and 611 Marshall street, September 4. Frederick ( Md .) Female Seminary, September 4. — cfaauge — seminary, “rottsfown, Pa., September 5. French and American Institute, 2953 Frankford Road, Phila., September 11. Elmira\ (N. Y.) Female College, (Presbyterian), September 6. Young Ladies’ Seminary, Westches ter, Mrs Chism an ; September 13. Rev. Charles A. Smith, Philadelphia Collegiate Institute, N. W. corner Chest nut and Eighteenth streets, September 18th. Chestnut street, (No. 1615,) Female Seminary, September 13th. Woodland Seminary, 9 and 10 Wood land Terrace. DR. FRANKLIN TUTHILL. The death of this well known and able journalist, late of California, is an nounced. He died in Brooklyn, August 27th. Prom a notice in the New York Times of the 28th, we clip the following paragraphs: Dr. Tuthill was born in Suffolk County, L. 1., on the 3rd of April, 1822. He entered Amherst College at the early age of 14 years, and graduated four years thereafter. Having great literary taste, soon after the Times started, he began to write for its col umns, manifesting such marked ability and originality, that he was invited to abandon medicine, and embrace journalism as a pro fession, which he did, and with great success. He remained in this office until some time in the year 1859, when he resigned his desk to go to San Francisco, upon an engagement with the San Francisco Evening Bulletin, where his talents soon were so highly appre ciated that he was taken into partnership by its then proprietors, with whom he was still associated at the time of his death. Twice did Dr. Tuthill hold a seat in the 1853-9*from the city of Brooklyn. As a legislator, his course was marked by intelli gence, industry, fidelity and an integrity which no man ever thought of Questioning. Though earnest and decided in his convictions, and positive in their maintenance, his ex haustless good humor disarmed v all hos tility, and if he ever had an enemy no body discovered the fact, it is very rare that a man of his positive character is able to fulfil every public duty with firmness, and yet avoid personal enmities on the part of those whose views or interest he has crossed or opposed. But Dr. Tuthill never lailed to laugh his opponent into good humor, even when he demolished his theories or projects. So well satisfied were his constituents with his services, that he was renominated for the Legislature in 1859, but declined because of his engagement to go to the Pacific. Here his health failing, he took a trip to Europe and returned to Brooklyn a few weeks since apparently much benefited. But his disease took an unfavorable turn and hurried him off. The friends will find con solation in the memory of his truly charming character, and the reflection that he has found everlasting peace in the God whom he has trusted with a faith as steadfast as it was pure, fervent and intelligent. The last work in which Dr. Tuthill en gaged, was the completion of a history of California. It is less than a week since he finished its preface and read his last proof sheets. This book was with him a labor of love. Marked by his clear judgment and keen research, and by his earnestness, con scientiousness and truth, it cannot fail to prove a valuable contribution to history, and an enduring monument to his fame. Adult Sabbath-scholars. —The Bri tish Wesleyan Sabbath-school Commit tee, complaining of a decline in the effi ciency of their Sabbath-schools in Eng land, —the scholars leaving them at an early age,—give the following testimony as to the Welsh: The Welsh Sabbath schools, however, were attended to a very great extent by adults, who never left them until disabled by sickness or old age. Of 22,995 scholars, nearly one-half were over fifteen years of age. The reason of this is probably the sys tem of Bible-classes, which is success fully conducted there. Calvary Church, Phila.— The pas tor, Rev. Wolcott Calkins, will resume his regular duties on Sabbath next, when there will be service morning and evening. The Wednesday evening lectures will commence on the Wednes day following, September 6th. Texas. The Protestant Episcopal Convention of Texas, has resolved to return to the jurisdiction of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church of the United States, and appointed dele gates to attend the next meeting of the latter body. Bishop Greggs admonish es the people of his diocese to leave no means untried for promoting peace, or* der and quiet. THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31. 1865- ROM OUR CORRESPONDING EDITOR. A GREAT MEETING. We have just returned from the tenth anniversary of the New York State Teachers’ Sunday School Association, which has been held this week in the city of Syracuse. On Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, the hour appointed for opening the ex ercise, the First Presbyterian Church was densely crowded with a vast assem bly, eager to participate in the services. Andrew A. Smith, of Brooklyn, was chosen President; G. W. Parsons, of Rochester, Hon. 0. J. Harmon, of. Os wego, and others, Yice Presidents ; E. T. Huntington, of Rochester, if G. K. Truar, of Syracuse, I. Newton Baker, of Philadelphia, and others, Secretaries. A. H. Graves, Esq., of Troy, was, after ward appointed Chairman of the Business Committee; and Rev. C. P. Bush, of Rochester, Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions. The President, on taking the chair, made a short and pertinent speech, which showed full plainly that the Con vention had been happy in the selection of their presiding officer, upon whom so mucßof the interest and success of such a meeting always depends; and subse quent experience, we are happy to say, _did_.not -ebange that impression. Mr. Smith is one of the thorough Sunday School men, well acquainted also with the usages of such meetings, and pre sided with admirable dignity and tact. A part also of the afternoon service was the reading of an essay by Hon. O. J. Harmon, of Oswego. In the evening, the First Church was again crowded with an eager assembly. After the opening service, of song and prayer, Rev. Dr. Canfield, gave a brief and appropriate address of welcome. The other addresses of the evening were by Rev. Mason GallagheT, of Oswego, Rev. Henry -Fowler, and Rev. W. C. Steele, of Auburn, all good, but of which we cannot particularly speak. Indeed, want of time and space forbid us to enter into the particulars of this memorable “ three days meeting,” as we gladly would but for these hindrances. We can only touch points of special interest, here and there. It was manifest from the outset, that even Dr. Canfield’s great church was to be “ too strait” for the numbers in at tendance ; and it was announced on Tuesday evening, that the remaining sessions would be in Weiting Hall, and there the greast Assembly was gathered on Wednesday morning, afternoon, and evening; and again three sessions on Thursday, the literally crowded every time. It was supposed that about two thousand delegates outside the city of Syracuse was in attendance. On Wednesday morning, the State Secretary presented his Annual Report, which was of great interest, embracing returns from all the counties of the State fiXg&9tG<h,«®ia cßrfff + rl^rese _ nt"alT the children gathered under Sabbath-school instruction; but from these we gather the following statistics:— Number of schools reported, 4,169 “ “ teachers and officers, 62,983 “ “ scholars on record, 416,651 Increase during the year, teachers, 4,558 “ “ “ “ scholars, 33,433 Number of conversions, 6,610 Truly, these figures indicate a good work, and yet these are but the smaller part of the children of the State that ought to be gathered in places of Chris tian instruction on the Sabbath; and we think there were but few of those in atendance upon this Convention, who did not feel "deeply impressed with the importance of doing everything in our power to extend the benefits of Sabbath- school instruction as widely as possible; The meeting was plainly accomplishing its purpose in thus quickening us to duty. MR. WELLS AND MR. PARDEE. The Convention owed much of its interest and power, of course, to the pre sence of Ralph Wells and R. G. Pardee, of New York. They spoke often and always well They gave exceedingly interesting illustrations of the way of opening Sabbath-schools, of conducting Bible Classes, and Teachers’ Meetings. Mr. Pardee is always interesting and highly instructive. Mr. Wells is often fervid and impassioned in the highest degree. He. is a natural actor—would be good in tragedy. He thrilled and delighted' the audiance every time he came to his feet. On the second evening, also, Mr. Albert Woodruff, of Brooklyn, gave an interesting account of his experience in planting Sabbath-schools on the continent of Europe. Mr. Philip Phillips, of Cincinnati, a sweet and powerful singer, author and publisher of a small book of music, with Mr. Lucius Hart, of New York, con ducted the singing of the occasion. Mr. Phillips also sung, and afterward, by special request, repeated, with great effect, a beautiful song from his own book, (“ Leaves of Music,”) entitled “Your Mission.” It made every one feel that he had a mission, and woe be tide him if he did not fulfill it. INFANT CLASS. On Thursday morning occurred one of the most interesting incidents of the Convention. Miss Margaret Staats, of Oswego, brought a class of little chil dren upon the platform, and gave an illus tration of infant class instruction, which greatly delighted the audience. The children belonged in Syracuse, and were strangers to the teacher until that hour, and.yet she succeeded in interesting them deeply in her lesson, and imparting a great amount of biblical and practical instruction. STATE SECRETARY. Much of the efficiency of the State Association is due undoubtedly to the faithful labors of Mr. E. T. Hunting ton, of Rochester, State Secretary. He has served the Society for five years in this capacity, and was re-elected by ac clamation. A thousand dollars were" also raised to defray the expenses of the meeting and printing minutes. Two hundred dollars were voted to the Secre tary for contingent expenses. In conclusion, we can but say, that this was a meeting of vast proportions, and deep interest, of great power and manifest usefulness. True, it was a crowd, and enough to frighten those wh had to provide for the numbers in atten dance ; but nevertheless, they were pro vided for, and that right royally, and all passed off well. The hospitality of the Central City, which hasoften been tested, but never found wanting, was never more heavily taxed than on this occa sion, and yet we heard no complaint, but courtesy and kindness everywhere ruled the day. We were induced, by some suggestions and by some reflection, to raise a query, in a former communication, as to the best time of the year for this meeting. August is objectionable on some ac counts. And yet, on careful comparison of views, it was found that no other sea son of the year would so well suit the convenience of those who wish to attend the meetings; and so, by an overwhelm ing vote all attempts to change the time were resisted. At a late hour on Thursday evening, after enjoying a “feast of fat things,” reluctant to come down from such a mount, the Association adjournd to meet next year, on the third Tuesday of Au gust, in the city of Utica. We wish our friends in that beautiful city no harm, but we hope they may have a great many people to take care of just about a yeaT from this time. They will dread it a week before hand, but they will he glad all the year for the blessing it will bring even to themselves, while they will see what benefits it must scatter through the State, and to the ends of the world. C. P. B. Rochester, August 26, 1865. COMMENCEMENT AT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, VERMONT. Once more privileged with attendance on the anniversary of Middlebury Col lege, now the sixty-fifth, I cannot forbear the expression of the gratification felt on the occasion. The literary festivities began on Tuesday, A. M., by the address of George Thompson, D.D., of England, on the progress of reform in Great Britain and the United States. was particularly applauded, when he stated^ Hn£ rl jVortE, the mass of the people, the laboring and middle classes of Great Britain were with us in the great struggle, resulting in emancipating four millions in the States. Now, said he, the United States can boast of being free, and use a wide influence for freedom around the globe. His address was be fore the Philomathesian Society. - Rev. Dr. E. E. Adams, of Phila delphia, gave the address in the after noon of Tuesday, to the Philadelphian Society. It was on “Man and his Re lations.” And although it was two o’clock, P. M., an unseasonable hour for wakeful attention,yet he fixed the minds of his audience, both by his matter and manner of discourse, leaving a most flattering impression of his subject and of himself, as an orator and divine. The Parkerian prize speaking at even ing, I did not hear enough of to judge, but it was said to be very good. The Commencement exercises on Wednesday were excellent, not one speaker out of sixteen, including the candidate for the Master’s oration, being under the necessity of prompting, or even hesitating ; and all showing much matu rity of thought, culture and style. The Latin salutatory and the valedictory were especially applauded. The former was so delivered that any classical scholar could easily follow and understand the various addresses, as if it had been in English. Fifteen graduates received the degree of A. 8., and nine of a former class that of A. M. Among the honorary degrees were that of D.D., conferred on Rev. Henry Taylor, of Scotland ; and on Rev. Isaac N. Sprague, of New Jersey, with that of L.L. D., on Hon. JohnM. Parker, Judge of the Supreme Court of New York; and on Hon. James Barrett, of Yermont. The address before the Alumni, on Thursday, A. M., was by Hon. Calvin T. Hulburd, Member of Congress, from St. Lawrence county, New York. It was a most excellent, and even transcen dent account of the life and times of Daniel Webster, as connected with the past history of our country, and the times just past. Mr. Hulburd, of the class of 1829, had the pleasure of having four of his classmates to hear and welcome him. Of the dinner table talk I cannot speak, as being called away too soon; for the end of the -‘feast jof reason.” Rev. Dr. J. W. Cbickering presided, and the usual toasts cut and dried) at Middle bury, were served and discussed. Dr. Labaree, at the expiration of a quarter of a century, resigned! his office aB President, but the Trustees ouly re lieved him of his especial duties, and continue his office till a successor is appointed. He will continue his efforts for the endowment of the College. The burnt building is nearly rebuilt. And all looks prosperous. lowan. COMMENCEMENT WEEK IN BOWDOIN AND WATERVILLE COLLEGES. The first and second weeks in August have had unusual interest to a large por tion of the population of the State of Maine. Sabbath day, Jnly 30tb opened the commencement week of Bowdoin College, Brunswick. The address of Rev. Mr. Webb, of the Shawmut Church, Boston, on “ Self-development,” was an able, eloquent production. The grand feature of the closing day was the presence of General Grant and suite, and the ad dress connected with it. The LL.D. given the Lieutenant-General by the faculty, seems to be a very trivial affair amid his clustering honors, but was not so, as an expression of patriotic admira tion, from one of our best New England Colleges. Sabbath evening, August 6th, Rev. Mr. Small, of Bangor, delivered a very interesting discourse before the Board man Missionary Society, of Waterville College, on the rise and growth of mis sions. Monday evening, the prize dec lamations were heard. On Tuesday evening, Dr. Eddy, formerly of Philadel phia, now of Boston, held the large and delighted audience for an hour and a half, upon the crisis in our national his tory ; and was followed by Dr. Phelps, of New Haven, Connecticut, whose poem occupied about the same length of time; his theme was the “Poet’s Song.” The regular commencement exercises on Wednesday, were made especially interesting by the entrance of General Howard and lady, who were welcomed with hearty demonstrations of enthusi asm. General Butler graduated here, and has recently given $l5OO to the fund of which Mr. Colby, of Boston, gave $50,- 000. The $lOO,OOO is raised. This will increase the prosperity of the insti tution, which has suffered from the war sadly; and though under the control wholly of the Baptists, has students from all denominations. H. SOLDIERS’ PIC—NIC ON LONG ISLAND, Long Island, N. Y. August, 1865. Dear'Brother Mears:—l was re minded last week of my promise to write to you, by hearing a letter read, regretting your inability to be present at a grand pic-nic, in the town of Southold, on occasion of welcoming home the brave boys who have been in the service of their country. It was my pleasure to be there, and a grand affair it was, I assure you. Never was that venerable old town moved so before. They left all and came up the feast, to the number of more than two thousand, and enjoyed it as few feasts are enjoyed. One whole ment was recruited from the town, be sides large numbers who enlisted in other regiments, and superior young men they were. The people determined that nothing should be left undone that could be done, to show how much they appreciated the services of these sturdy veterans—and such a welcome! I don’t think it could be—certainly so far as I know—it never was surpassed. Everything was arranged in the very best order. Music by sixty young ladies in the tri-colors. Speeches, (they needed yours,) and tables loaded with all the good things of the land.. Our old friend and brother, Rev. E. Whitaker, from whose parish, were a large share of the men, looked happy, you may easily judge, and I think he was. As I looked over the throng of smiling faces, I thought of the days when at the parsonage of brother Whitaker, we heard of the first great battle and defeat of Bull Run, and could faintly realize that four years of bloody, yet—thanks be to God—success ful, war had passed. Rev. C. W. Adams, of Thompson ville, Conn., made a brief and forcible speech, and your correspondent also said a word. The scene was to me interest ing in the extreme. It was in a grove, past which, during the first six years of my ministry, I used to walk, frequently to attend prayer-meetings. There were many of my old parishioners and their children, young men and maidens, grown quite out of my memory, and the greetings and hand shakings were warm and heart-thrilling. Our churches on this end of the island have been steadily improving since I left. In the old First Church, the mother of them all, brother Whitaker has nearly completed his fourteenth year’s pastorate, and few more faithful and devoted pastors have we in the Church. Last Sabbath morning I had the plea sure of listening to his annual sermon, suggested by the minutes of the As sembly. It was an admirable resume of the doings, sayings, and progress of our denomination for the year. Though his people would cling to him with a tenacity that has been strengthened by fourteen happy years, it looks to me very much as if a man of his ability and experience may not long hence be needed in. a more extended field, where the benefits of such experience may enure more to the growth of the Church at large. By the way, the late utterances of the powers at Princeton, do not give large promise of-speedy reunion between “the branch” and “the other branch 1” Have you read the pamphlets of the four Doctors in reply to the edict of Bishop Potter? They do well, as I can testify, for hot weather reading. Speak- ing of pamphlets, reminds me of Profes sor T. Lewis’s “Photograph of the rum of ancient Greece,” or the doctrine of State Rights—which if you have not reed, you had better soon, if you like good things. It is to the times. Truly, G- F. W. Jte ui cut Sljurdjei Brigadier-General Gregory, one of the brave Christian soldiers, who went from our church-membership into the war for the Union, and who was in stalled Rider of Green Hill Church, in this city, during an interval in his duties on the field, has received the appoint ment of Commissioner of the Freed men’s Bureau for the State of Texas, and has left for the scene of his new labors. The Cincinnati Christian Herald, Aug. 24th, has the following paragraph upon his movements:— “ General B. M. Gregory, formerly an elder in the Third and Tabernacle Churches in this city, and more recently a brave and popular officer of our volun teer army, passed through Cincinnati this week on his way to Galveston, Texas. He is to have charge of the in terests of the Freedmen in Texas. The Government has made an excellent ap pointment in this case, and the General will have a wide field ror Christian in fluence and activity, in the culture of which we bid him a most cordial God speed.” California. —Of the installation of Rev. Dr. Scudder, pastor of Howard Street Church, San Francisco, July 23d, the Pacific thus reports:—“ One of those pleasant but too infrequent occa sions, the installation of a pastor, was attended last Sabbath evening at the Howard St. Presbyterian Church of this city. Rev. H. M. Scudder, D.D., and M. D., whose arrival we noticed last month, was installed Bishop of that church by the Presbytery of San Fran cisco. The house was filled to overflow ing, and all the exercises were most in teresting. Revs. E. B. TValsworth, of Oakland, and Albert Williams, of this city, conducted the opening services. Rev. F. B. Wheeler, of the First Con gregational Church, gave an earnest and thoughtful discourse upon the atonement as the theme of a preacher, that, while it was rather more theological than California audiences are accustomed to, held attention .to the end. After the the sermon, Rev. J- H. Brodt, Modera tor of the Presbytery, made the usual statement, pronounced the vows, re ceived the assent of pastor and people, and declared the relationship consum mated. The charge to the Bishop was given by Rev. E. G. Beckwith, of the Third Congregational Church, whose racy and valuable hints to a newly ar rived California minister contained much that will be remembered by the congre gation to their own profit. Ti.„. fl Tli -W.it K*y--V-iooJtrpMltjniO.of. the College of California, and former pastor of this church, gave the charge to the people; linking the present with the past, and making both past and pre sent demand faithfulness in the future. After prayer, the whole congregation united in singing Montgomery’s splendid hymn beginnig— ‘ We bid thee welcome in the name Of Jesus our exalted head,' while the officers of the church and con gregation came forward and gave the hand of welcome to their pastor. The Bishop was then welcomed to the pulpit by the Moderator, and dismissed the assembly with the apostolic benediction. Our best wishes go with this church and pastor, as they enter into this new relationship ; and trust that we may be often called to rejoice with them and angels over the gathering of those that were lost.” Ret. D. V boom an, for the last fifteen years a missionary of the A. B. C. F. M. has just arrived in the Nonpareil, from Canton, China. He comes to our shores for the health of his wife, and may remain till she is restored, should our climate prove favorable.— Pacific. Oregon.—The correspondent of The Pacific, July 10th, writes that it is re ported that the Rev. Mr. Simpson, (N. S. Pres.), is on his way to this country, and will be here soon ; and that Rev. G. J. Mingins recommends him to the N. S. organization at Eugene City. Kansas City, Mo.—District Secretary Horton, finding a population of no less than six thousand at this point, where the Missouri breaks suddenly from its generally southern and t - southeastern course and flows almost directly across the State which bears its name, and only three small Protestant churches in which services were held, determined to “ drive a stake” there. He thus writes to the Presbyterian Reporter:—“Re turning home I sent for that experienced western laborer, Rev. Timothy Hill: He responded to the call, and we visited Kansas City the second week in July last After laboring through the week, on Sabbath P. M., July 6tb, 1865, we organized the Second Presbyterian Church of Kansas City, with ten mem bers. Charles E. Smith was appointed Elder. The sacrament of the Lords’ Supper was then administered, in the celebration of which' quite a number of members of other churches united. The Church voted to request the Presbytery of Lexington, within whose bounds they are included, to receive them under thffir care, and also extended a cordial, unani mous and earnest call to Rev. Timothy Hill, to become the minister. Brother Hill has taken the matter into considera tion ;■ consulted with his congregation at Shelbyville, Illinois, and .in view of the great present and prospective import ance of the field, and the pressing need of evangelical labor and influence there, has consented to assume the charge.” Cbntralia, lII.—At its last commu nion season the First Church received an accession of fifteen members, of whom ten are heads of families. The number received during the\past year is about forty. This church his just com pleted a handsome passonage\ fUligimr# JuWlipta* PBESBYTEBIAS. Conseeving Slaveet.— The Riel Central Presbyterian speaks oi the di tion of the last “ Confederate (xener: sembly,” to the effect that the chief mi: of the Southern churches was to consei slavery, as follows: 41 If the facts are we think our brethren will see that it is i fair to press this sentence as the deliberate doctrine of the Southern Church. Thu paper was reported the last morning of the': session, just after the news that the great struggle at Spottsylvania Court House had begun, and that the railroads were cut, and the hour for the departure of the cars in both directions was very near, and the mem bers anxious to secure this last chance of reaching their homes by railroad, and as the Narrative is usually a paper that contains no disputed points, this sentence was not no ticed in the excitement of preparing to leave, so that when it was alleged to be in the action of the Assembly, most ministers doubted or denied it, few having been able to obtain the Minutes or to carefully examine them. We have no hesitation in saying that, had this sentence been noticed, it would have been stricken out. ” It is a good sign that the Richmond organ is anxious to relieve the Southern Church of the odium of that almost blasphemous decla ration. If the rebellion had been successful, would it not have printed the declaration in capitals at the head of its columns? CONGREGATIONAL. The Congregational Association of Oregon met at Albany, June loth. Eight ministers were present and six delegates, re presenting the seven churches of Oregon. Rev. E. Walker, a veteran foreign missionary to these parts, was Moderator, and Rev. P. S. Knight was Scribe. Five other ministers took part in the exercises. The Reports of the Churches showed that the seven churches have now 259 members; last year, 232. The greatest accession has been at Portland, where twenty-five have been received to communion. The church at Albany has finished its house of worship, a neat building, during .the war. In the Report on the State of the Country, the ground was taken that the restriction of suffrage to those who can read and write is a needful restriction, and should be applied to the black man as to the white. It excited an earnest discussion, but the result was unanimously reached. On invitation of the Trustees of the Paci fic, the Association appointed a Committee, who reported strongly in favor of co-operat ing with the Pacific. Messrs. Dickinson, Condon and Terry were appointed to secure contributions to the columns of the paper temporarily, and Rev. George H. Atkinson, of Portland, was chosen associate editor. — Pacific. Chicago. —The Plymouth Church of Chi cago laid the corner-stone of its new edifice in Wabash Avenue lately. The house is to be of rock-faced Athens stone, of Norman .style, eov.ering, with its transepts, buttresses, and towers, nearly its whole lot, which is 84 by 120 feet, and is to have a basement under the whole, above ground, with all of the modern improvements—the whole to cost $60,000. THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES Yale Seminary.—Dr. Samuel Harris, of Bangor Seminary, has declined the Dwight Professorship of Didactic Theology in Yale College. The Congregationalist says: The Seminary has already recovered from the de pression consequent upon the death of Drs. Taylor, Goodrich, and Gibbs, and the retire ment of Dr. Fitch; but it needs to be lifted to a still higher position of influence in the University and among the churches. It will be easy to accomplish this, if the funds can be secured. Three of its professorships are admirably filled by Messrs. Fisher, Dwight, and Hoppin. If Professor George E. Day shall accept the chair of Hebrew Literature, there will be nothing to desire in that depart ment. And if Professor Porter, who has-fbr some years given instruction in metaphysical and didactic theology, would consent to relin quish his post in the academic college for this in the seminary, all who heard him during the session of the Council in this city, will agree with us that students in theo logy could have no better guide. But this he declines to do: and neither Dr. J. P. Thomp son nor Dr. Harris has been willing to take the vacant chair. FOREIGN. The Evangelical National Mission ary Festival (Evangelisch Nationaai Zen dings-feest) of the Netherlands was held on July 6, in the woods of Maarsbergen, on the line of railway between Utrecht and-Am heim. The weather was most favorable, and the gathering is computed to have numbered from 10,000 to 12,000 persons. Special trains left Rotterdam and Amsterdam, and other la.ge towns. Dr. Duff, from Calcutta, spoke as the representative of the Free Church of Scotland. He re affirmed with force and pre cision the doctrinal statements of the preced ing speaker, referred to his own missionary experience in India, and while he showed how much yet remained to be done, combated the statements of a Continental reviewer, who had cast aspersions on the missionary work. He spoke of the corversion of high caste Brahmins, and bore a faithful and pow erful testimony against modern Rationalism, describing it as the same enemy at home he had for years been fighting abroad. In Africa he had seen and conversed with the Zulu who had perverted Dr. Colenso, and express ed it as his opinion he had only been made a tool of by the Bishop.— Christian Work. To make peaches grow without stones, an agriculturist who has tried it with suc cess, says: “ Turn the top of the tree down, cut off the ends, stick them into the ground, and fasten so with stakes; in a year or two these tops will take root, and when well rooted, cut the branches connect ing these reversed and rooted branches with the tree proper, and this ■ reversed peach tree will produce fine peaches with out stones.” ■ The same experiment may be tried with plumbs, cherries, and currants. Dr. Pusey in a letter written on the defeat of Gladstone for Oxford, for his liberal prin ciples, writes:—The establishment might perish, and the Church but come forth the purer. If the Church were corrupted, the establishment would become a curse in pro portion to its influence.
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