fJmmara Jmfogtmaii, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1869. BET. JOHN W. HEARS, D. D., Editor. JTo. 1334 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. THE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE. Bev. %. H. Humphrey, D.D., Pastor of Calvary Church. Bov. Herrick Johnson, D.D., Pastor at the First Church. Bev. Paul. March. 8.D., Pastor of Clinton St. Chnrch. Bev. Peter Stryker, D.D., Pastor of If. Broad B Church. Bor. George F. Wlswell, D.D, Pastor of Green Hill Chnrch. Bev. E. E. Adams, D. Prof. In Elncoln Uni versity. Rev. Samuel W. Duffleld, Special Cor respondent. Mr. Robert 12. Thompson frill continue to' act as Editor of the News Department. Correspondents in every Presbytery and Sy nod will, promptly furnish us with fresh items of •newsfrem their ,' ; j, * J : 8©“ Muling Elders for a 'Term of years, Ex pectations of a Messiah, by Rev. V. JD. Col lins, Lessens, on Paul; I V,,. Children and Mis sionary Boxes, Front our Letter Bag, Foreign Items, page 2nd; Editor’s Table; Old Concord ances, The Unreserved and ImmediaU‘Surren der, page 3 d; Lost Soul {Poetry), by Jessie . • Glenn, NobSdy-Sorry, fSr fkinig Revival 1 i Measures, ,by RSv. Mr. Finney, Robert Brown ing, Dante {Poetry), Sunlight for the ' Consump tive, &C; page 6fA; Religious Intelligence: Re ifatmed; Churches, CSn§reg<mShdlisi,! Episcopa lian, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Friends, Miscellaneous, Romanist, page 7th. J|®“,!Rey..Wm. Aikmanhas accepted the call to the Spring St. Church, New York. Hosts of friends in this vicinity, in bidding him a sad fare ’’weir, follow him with fervent wishes and prayers for-his success in ithis new and important’ field. ( i i r ..' '• i i : . t K i INSTALLATION OF RULING ELDERS AT ; / CLINTON ST. OHUROH. List' SabVath morning witnessed an impressive ceremonial, in the ordination and installation of four new ruling elders in Clinton Street chnrch, Rev. Dr. March, pastor. ' The unusual care ex ercised in all the details of the service ' showed suitable regard for the office,.and tended to com ’■ ’s r ’ i jf ,1 ? J * ■ f ' f. . f * . ' r ; ‘ municate to all who took part , in, or witnessed them, similar appropriate, feelings, which, it must be admitted, not every service of the kind is fitted to do. ; * ' The preliminary services, conducted’by the pas tor, with prayer by Dr. much, as usual. The opening piece by the choir: “ How beautiful upon the mountains,” was sung with great taste and in fine voice. The pastor then preached a brief but comprehensive discourse, on the divine warrant for theoffice of Ruling Elder, and on the nature of its duties and the corresponding; ones of the congrega tion. The tone of the discourse was animated, fer vent, and joyous. What, exclaimed the speaker, what may not a minister expect to accomplish with eight good men as his board of elders? With scrip tural fidelity, the grave responsibilities of the office were set before tbe elders-elect, their associates and the people. After singing a hymn, the special services began. The four existing elders, Messrs. Tingley, Comegys, Roe and Boyd came forward and took seats on the platform. Throughout the services they were re cognized as participants with the pastor. The four elders-elect, Messrs. H. L. Lipman, D. D. Willard, John F. Sheaff and Geo. W. Mears, presented them selves directly in front of the pulpitinthemiddle aisle. All the eight stood in their places, while the pastor put to the elders-elect the Constitutional questions. To each question there was a distinct response, “ I do.” The ministers, Messrs. March, Barnes, and Mears, then descended from the desk; t‘he elders elect knelt at the edge-of the platform; the four elders came forward, and with the ministers, laid hands on the heads of the elders elect, while the or daining prayer, was offered by the pastor. The new elders resumed their places in the aisle, the minis ters returned to the pulpit, when the usual charge was deliveredd>yi Mr, Barnes, the four:elders on the platform remaining upon their, feet. , Mr. Barnes supposed, that he had been called upon to make the charge on- acount of his connec tion with ,the early history of their church, which had been organized in the First church. He, had performed the same part of the service in installing the four elders at that time. Those elders were Dr.' Paul, Mr. Tingley, Mr. Forbes, and Mr. Wurth The speaker would embrace the special duties of the eldership under the following points : (1) The admission of members to the church. The minis ters felt this to be so serious amatter that they were unwilling alone to take the responsibility of pre -sedting persons to the church sb suitable for mem bership.- -They desired the aid-of experienced Chris tian men in conducting the inquiry. It was a duty requiring the greatest care. Very seldom does a person admitted into the Church without conver sion become converted afterwards. (2) Church dis cipline. Here, too, the ministry feel the responsi bility is toojgreat to be borne alone. MS Barnes dwelt especially upon the need of that kind of wis dom in an eldership which obviated the necessity of formal trials and public suspensions. He said that in the First church, for 38 years, there had been no formal trial and no citation of witnesses. Not that there had "been no suspensions; buteverything had been done to avoid scandal. , (3) .Oversight of the congregation. * The cares of the’ ministry, their outside duties in a great city were so onerous, that: once-a year was about as often as they could regu larly visit their -families. The elders must aid them in'keeping-necessary watch over the people. They were laymen,-and in that respect stood nearer to the-members. He thought it would be w.ell if 'the congregation-were classified in some way, and each class assigned -to one of the session, and he thought each class might meet with its elder once -a week, or once a-month, making, if you choose: a kind Of cl BBo. meeting, in order to -become better ac quainted, and that members might have difficulties 1 removed, and be-Aided lin their Christian life. (4) Visitation of the kick. Riders should take partial this work, ahd they -shouldvha*m access to the houses and homes of the members. Mr. Barnes concluded with a tender and beautiful tribute to the high Chilian character of'the two original elders who 1 had been removed by death, Messrs. Fobes.and Wurte. When he had concluded, the -four eWere on the piatforffi s’epped (hr jvar&arid’ showed the new el THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1869. ders to seats upon the platform, and all being seat ed, the charge to the people was delivered by Dr. Mears. Dr. Mears referred to th e great Apostle’s declaration to the Corinthians that Paul, Apollos and Cephas were theirs, and said that these new officers were not set over the congregation in a spirit of priestly tyranny but as theirs to serve them, to he their ministers. Ali right official position was ministry—the higher the position the greater the service. Whosoever will be great amongyou let him be your minister. Christ came not to be ministered unto, but to minister. As the officers are the army’s and the soldiers’, to organize, to give unity, to represent and embody their idea and to lead them to victory, so the elders belong to the people. On the other hand, the sol diers Belong to the officers; the people to the elders. (1.) They owe them respect ah their own chosen Re presentatives,* and as holding an office which, in its main features and purpose is of divine appoint ment. (2.) They must ch-operate with them (a) in the delicate.yet indispensable work of discipline. The besthelpin this respect is to.donothing disciplinable. By your ’conduct and the guidance of your families draw the line betweenthe 'church and the world. If cases pf'dispipline arise, aid and not embarrass * e T (k\) Second their plans of church work. A plan which is not the best, which you think might be mended, when well and harmoniously carried out is far more effectual than the very best plan which is coldly and partially executed, flow much greater would have been .General Washingtion’B success at ‘Trenton, ijhis subordinates who w'elre to cross above and below him had not failed him I How cohspi cuoug'.in ourrlat'estruggle the loss'of important bat tles from lack/of cooperation on the part of generals who thougbt their own pling better, (c.) These elders have, a rigHt to your warm'sympathy, cordial treatment, affection and prayer. If their duty carries them to your h.omes, let them feelatffipme there. Let not atifFneBS, formalityand.coldneBB continue to be the reproach of the Presbyterian Church as it has been,, from Calvin down. Dr, Mears here with much feeling, asked special regkrd for one ofthese elders, his own beloved brother ip the flesh, in'electing - whom the people had made a; warm place for themselves in his own heart.., The..last.ten or fifteen yearn of this brother’s life, he.s&id had been a scarcely expected, special gift of Providence, and if his want of robust' health prevfented his fulfilling ali the duties of his place, he begged their forbearance. Finally, the speaker expressed. h t is fervent hope that thigAappy occasion oDfibtihling the nu'mfiei&yf "the eldership; might double its efficiency, and that by secret pray !W|. selfrinquiry, and. humiliation, the people might be prepared for a hew and blessed period of spirit ual activity: closing with the hope that the prayer of Moses might be fulfilled: “Would God that all the Lord’s people werej-propljets.” The closins prayerifind benediction were offered by Mr. and members of the iOJpaer 6t their officlMv age gave the right hund of fellowship with th’e usW salutation to the new;members; and then in response to the invitation which had been given .from the pulpit,' ’the* entire congregation,' inclading Sabbath-school children, pressed . forward, with. evident hearti .n'ess to renew the~greeting: for therriselvea. It was about one o’clock before the congregation dis- And the effect of the whole service was felt ts>3B<ylelrghtfnJ; enco.uraging, andispiifitually hope ful in tiliigh degree. >'■ i A OASTIE IH THE AIB. BY A PASTOR'S WIFE. ' A pretty, cheerful parsonage, Not small nor yet too large,' With space enough’ to welcome! At times the Pastor’s “ charge. ” Wide, halls and airy chambers; Whose windows each enframes Some charming hit of landscape, Wooing poetic dreams. Bright parlors, neat and tasteful, And hung with pictures choice, With many graceful ornaments, Yet not too fine for tute. * f Then such & cosy sitting room, Of all the rooms the best- With tempting lounges,’ books and flowers, All speaking home and rest. 1 Two- easy, .cushioned : “ Rockers,” With wide, encircling arms, Tempt weary .Wife and Husband, To try their soothing charms. Piano,-book, and basket' (With needlework stored well), Each-waits the "proper-moment,' 1 Its mission to fulfill. Close by, a cheerful sanctum, With table, desk and chair, Just made for sermonizing, - i. You'd feel it in the air . Great.shelves close filled with authors; Jacobus, Barnes and Scott,: ' ' .... ’ With all the other “ Fathers,” And many who are nbt. Sublime to the -ridiculous, Is but a step, you know, So dining room and kitchen ~ With tables white as snow, You’d find, with “late improvements,” Conveniently, bestowed. For lightening c’ook’s labors, ... And working a la mode. Nor must my hasty sketch omit Those cosy little rooks, Dear to the careful housewife, , Whofor comfort looks; Those shelved and spacious .closets, ’ For, “ putting things away . Those bathing rooms and pantries, That never fail to “pay.” - 1 ' ; Of mySweet Home ” ideal, The “ outer courts ” I’ve named, Where all arc warmly welcomed, The lowly or the'famed; ' ’ But there's an “ inner chamber - Hntrod-by,careless feet, -. ~ Where "wife find husband, only, 1 * Before their, altar meet. There tenderly united, By holiest of ties, Their daily, grateful offeringsf continually arise. And at this previous altar, Unseen by mortal gaze, \ : / They cast, their cares and burdens, And'mingle prayer and praise. In this dear home I covet Perennial friendship's bloom; Grim Du cord dare not enter, And Angar finds no room. Two loyal hearts thus answer, The counsels vile of Pride, ‘'What God hath joined .together, Your 1 wiles shall not divide.” Calm trust and meek forbearance, Make it their dwelling-place; Content, and sunny cheerfulness, Bestow attractive grace. This is the home, my husband, - I’d cherish with fond care, * , Should future years make real,' My Castle in the Air! .My Boarding Houße, Feb,1869. - PROM OUR ROCHESTER CORRESPONDENT. PRESBYTERY PE GENEVA. This body held its annual meeting ;Jthis-week in Penn Yan. The thing of chief importance done, was the adoption of the. Assembly’s basis of reunion, at the same time> etipqW.eiing the next General Assembly to make anytmodification in that basis, which out owfi* cdmmSttgclJj'ay see fit to suggest. Rev. jD. 1 ■ Krnm;? tifc Seneca Falls, read, by appointment, r,n EssSjf'bn Infant Baptism, which was and satisfac tory. A strong desire publication was expressed by members of Ppesbytery, and it will probably yet find its way th the public eye. There was also an earnest, practical discussion of the subject, of-lay agency, opened by Rev. Dr. Wood of Geneva, and participated in by Rev. Dr. Gridley, of Waterloo, and others. So much in terest was awakened by this discussion, that the elders themselves propose to continue the con sideration of it in d meeting of their own, to be held in Geneva, on the 24th instant. All the elders in the Presbytery are invited to attend and'join in the -deliberations. j INSTALLATION AT GENEBEO. 6n. Tuesday last Rev. I. N. Sprague, late of Caldwell, N. J., v?as installed pastor of the Sec ond Presbyterian pliurch of Qenesed—sermon, good, pungent,,aqd fervid, by Kev. Dr. Shaw, of this city ; charge, .to. the pastor, by Rev. P. F; Sanbbrne, of West' Bloomfield ; address to the people by Rev. A. L, Renton, of Lima; and in stalling prayer by Rev. J. R. Page, Of East Avon. . The sqrvjces iyere interesting through out, and the pastor. l is received, with great favbr by his new charge. Everything indicates for him a pleasant and useful settlement. 1 • presbytery of ONTARIO." ‘ : ! At the meeting’of jhe Presbytery of Ontario, in connection with this' installation, the follow, ing resolutions were passed, relating to two dis tinct matters: '' ■ i .! First,.. f.‘ That this; Presbytery hereby authorize (so far, as they canp :the approaching General Assembly, to consumlnate an. organic union with the other branch of the Presbyterian Church, on the basis submitted| by the Assembly’s Com mittee; in their recent action, or on such terms as may be mutually Secondly, “ That we earnestly request the next General Assembly to discontinue the prac tice of appointing .delegates to the ecclesiastical bodies in this country, inasmuchlaslit involves a serious tax upon :onr {Commissioners’, fund, is not ordinarily reciprocated by the bodies to which delegates are sent, and, in this age of religions newspapers and intell; gence, is quite unnecessary. For these and .other -easons, we strongly favor the abolition of the c istom, and hope that the approaching General Assembly will so order. If the correspondent: be .not discontinued, we request that hereafter it be by letter.” . ; The .reasons given for this last resolution are, that the expense,of > paying, delegates to all the New England States, Wisconsin, &o.j,is so. great as to endanger tljis Commissioners’ fund; These must be paid,- it was, said, before the mileage 1 of members of the Assembly-;, and it is no small addition. to ; tile tax. on,, the churches for, that fund. When the have a General Convention, let us send to that, and not to each Statp,,association. There are good rea sons for the suggestion made by the Presbytery, and we trust it will. come, finally before the As sembly, and he wisely-disposed of. The Presbytery also received three hew mem bers, Rev. L. D., Chapin, from the Presbytery of Washtenaw j Hey. ,I. N. Sprague, D- D, from the Presbytery of: Newark, and Rev. H. M. Ha-* zeltine, from the Consociation of Western, New York. Mr. Chapin is pastor. at.Eastßloomfield; Mr. Hazeltine at Perry; and Dr. Sprague is just settled at Gencseo. HONOR TO WHOM HONOR, _ Dr. Henry S. West, for ten years a mis sionary physician of the American Board to Eastern Turkey, was honored, on the 21st ult-., .with a complimentary dinner, by the' Academy of Medicine of Binghamton, his native town. The , dinner was given at the Lewis House, at which some sixty persons were present, embrac ing many of the prominent citizens of that city and vicinity. • ' 1 ; ! ! . . - - Dr. West was the Son of a physician, his fa ther having occupied a prominent position in that profession in "Binghamton. The son suc ceeded him for’ a time in' his practice, but, yield ing to a strong ' sense of duty, he relinquished all and went to Turkey. His residence was at Siva, 450 miles east of Constantinople; but he was called to practice in many of the principal cities, in all the regions for 300 miles around. In that, distant field, his. great skill, both as a physician and surgeon, gave' him extraordinary opportunities also for Christian usefulness. ’ It must have been peculiarly grateful to his feelings, to have' his services so recognized and honored in his native place, and among the friends of his youth. Beside the complimentary address of Dr. Burr; the President of the Acad emy, and the response of Dr. West, Speeches were also made'by Rev. Dr. Boardman, of Bing hamton, Dr. Pufple, an. eminent physician of Chenango, Dr. Allen, .of Tioga, and others. The occasion - was one of rare interest and enjoyment. The President very justly remarked,' that the path of duty had been to Dr. West the path of tame and eminence', and that his zeal and ability in the profession had excited the highest admira tion of his brethren, and his faithfulness to his work their profound regard. Dr. West stated that the native physicians are very ignorant, mostly Armenians or Greeks, the profession des cending from father to son. Their practice- is routine 'and harsh, consisting of bleeding, emetics and'purgatives. Dr! West is to return to his field of labor in the and will certainly carry back with him' the assurance that he is well remembered and highly appreciated in his own land, and in his native city. CAYUGA COUNTY BIBUE SOCIETY. The Anniversary of this Society was held in Auburn on the 28th ult.; —annual report by C. P. Williams,; Esq., Secretary and Treasurer, ad dresses by S. Willard, M.D., President, and by Rev. Messrs. Bingham, of Watertown; Fowler and Searlsj of Auburn. The meeting was largely attended, and was one of great interest. A reso lution was adopted, declaring that during the present year the Bible ought to be so generally distributed as to supply all that are destitute with a copy. Strange. —We know an eminent clergyman, a graduate of one of our best universities, vale dictorian also, an author of many books, known all over the land and in Europe, who uniformly in giving out a hymn talks about the the “ two first verses,” or “ two last verses as though there could be more than one first, or one last verse to a hymn. Strange that all his learning has not taught him better *than to repeat that blunder, year after year, to'mortify his own intel ligent congregation, and astonish strangers who hear it. Think, Doctor; it should be first two, not two first; and so of the last two, not two last. There is but ohe' first, or, one last, to any hymn. Humiliating. —A venerable clergyman, a man of fine appearance, apparently fifty years of age, was invited unexpectedly, in our hearing, to open a public meeting with prayer. He declined on the ground that he did not dare trust himself in such an. extempore service. It Was then suggested that he* should'repeat the Lord’s prayer and the Apostles’ creed, but even on these he t was afraid to venture without the book I We thought it was time he had learned his lesson, if t he ever in tended to do it. ' ; 1 ■*' Personal.— Rev. Dr. Gtirtis of Elmira, preach ed an able and pungent discourse on the ,24th ult., before the Young Men’s Christian Associa tion of that city,' on the Dangers which beset* Young Men—their “ Danger and Defense.” He ; laid down principles' which, if heeded, will make any young man safe—resist the beginnings of evil j: no dalliance-with wrong;- total abstinence .from all manner of sin is the only safety. “ Tak ing the pure atmosphere of home, _that best of all sanctuaries, and building on that with the teach: ing and- example of God’s dear Son—this is his sure defense”'' * . ■ Rev. Edwin AUem has received* and . accepted an invitation as acting pastor of the Stone church; South Bergen, and has .entered iupon ,his duties there. ' ' ' Items.— -The churches of Pike and Prattsburg, both of which have been Presbyterian in spirit and in name for years past, connected also with Presbyteries, but Congregational in form, have recently “ perfected ” their organizations by elect ing elders. In Praittsbufg they have als6 recently organ ized a Young People’s* Christian S Association, wbrnh is doing a. good work. among , the young. The_pastor, Rejv. D, H. Palmer, is showing him self a workman that needeth'not to be ashamed, more especially in that he knows hoW to Harmon -1 ize his people and set them also at work. Ho pastor can do much without this power. Rev. E. P. Hammond is still laboring in this city. The meetings this week-have been held in the Brick Church. They have been well attended, a part of the time crowded,’ and have given evi dence of the presence and power of . the Holy Spirit. . Christians are looking* and praying for still greater blessings. The meetings next week are to be again in the Central church. ■ Rochester,'Fib. 6, 1869. Genesee; LETTEE PEOM CHICAGO. > Dear American ■: —Presbyterians- of our branch of the Church have long felt the need of a first-class journal in Chicago, Which should be the exponenti of our yiews, ■ and the defender and- advocate of the polity and principles of what you properly characterize as American Pres byterianism. Almost all other denominations of Christians have here their organ, and it has been to neither our honor or advantage that we have been so long without this most important agency. You will be glad to hear that move ments are on* foot to supply this want. At a meeting of gentlemen convened : on Tuesday evening last, it was resolved to take steps at once for obtaining stock to the amount of fifty thou sand (850,000) as the financial basis of the enterprise. It now only; remains to do it. The people of Chicago have a habit of doing what they undertake, which we hope will not be broken through in this thing. ’ PRESBYTERIAN LEAGUE. Another important meeting was held on last evening to consider the subject of the formation of a “ Presbyterian League” for the purpose of planting and fostering churches of -our order in this : city and its suburbs. A constitution was adopted and steps taken for obtaining‘ a charter. From , the spirit displayed by those present, we augur things both good and great for our Zion, as the result of thi3 movement. TEfE SECOND CHURCH in view of the opposition developed to the plan of removing from the present location has aban doned the idea for the present. TEMPERANCE. The friends of temperance in the State are marshalling their forces for a. determined onset on the whisky and beer selling interests. At a recent State gathering at Bloomington it was re solved that “ we proceed to form a State Temper ance party for the purpose of procuring pro hibitory legislation." This action is likely to secure the • cooperation, of the earnest friends of the cause throughout the State and to lead to important results. In resorting to political ac tion to secure their ends, temperance men have measured the ground and counted the cost, and are prepared to “fight it out on this line” how ever long and arduous - may be ,the,.contest. They are organizing all over the State for the struggle. ' ;On the other hand the interests ;■ assailed are not less determined not only to un friendly legislation,-but to remove every existing legal impediment to their nefarious business. They have thrown down the gauntlet, declaring that they will support no man for office who is not with them. It is- understood that millions of money are pledged, for the support of these designs. The friends* of temperance have only accepted the challenge of their enemies in re sorting to action at the polls. They «ay that the fight must be a long one, but that they have no Years of the result. God grant they may not ' be disappointed. , REVIVAL at rook island. A correspondent, writing from Rock Island, says that that city is now enjoying the most ex tensive revival of religion that has visited it during its entire history. All the churches share in the blessed effusion of the Spirit, and “hundreds” are rejoicing in hope. Our own long and sorely tried Church, now under the care of Rev. E. L. Burnett, late of your city, is participating largely in the benefits of the work. To any one who knows how desperately ungodly, how far removed, to all human appearance, “from all susceptibility to religious influences has been this city, this news will be alike unex pected and joyful. And it should encourage all in the thought that nothing is too hard for God. In other places we hear of gentle showers upon the churches. - • PERSONAL. Rev. 0. A. Kingsbury resigns his charge over the First Presbyterian Church in Joliet, and Revl Mr. Overstreet retires froMyfeing stated supply to our church in Sandwich? f Jonathan Burr.— -In the idCath of this .wealthy and well known citizen oft Chicago, who expired yesterday, our city mourns the lqss of one of its most generous and philanthropic men. 'He leaves behind him more than one monument of his enlightened and humane spirit, and will be missed by those i who prosecute our great .benevolent enterprises. His works do. follow him. Northwest. Chicago, Feb. 5, 1869. Uefas nf fra Cbnrclies. Revivals! —Our church in Shawneetowri, Id., has an accession of fifteen persons, mostly heads of families, and two of them over sixty years of age. The revival has lasted since the beginning of the year.—Fourteen were added to oiir-church in Omaha, Ned., January 10.—The church in North Bergen, N. Y., has been favored with a revival lasting since the week, of prayer, and sev eral have been converted. The interest contin ues.* —Our church in Byron, N. Y., has been blessed with a revival in connection with daily service since the week of prayer, in which Chris tians have been quickened and many sinners con verted.—ln Chicago, from twenty to thirty have .been hopefully converted in the congregation of the North church, the Rev. A. Eddy’s. There is also considerable interest in one or two other Presbyterian churches in that city.—ln Manches ter, Mich., oiir church received twenty to mem bership January 17th, the fruits of a revival. — Following the Week of Prayer, the officers qf the church in Red Wing, Minn., eight in number, went out two and'two from house to house,'hold ing religious conversation, reading portions of the : Soripture, with prayer. ■ . : Adam,s, N. P.- —“ There is a powerful revival in progress in the beautiful village of Adams in Jefferson county near the east end of Lake On -tarib. The church was formerly Congregational, but has now a ‘ rotary session.’ It was here that Rev. 'Charles, G. Finney was converted, while studying law ; and, here he began the study of theology alone. Rev. Jedediah Burchard, the somewhat* eccentric evangelist, once very success ful in his methods of labor, died'a few years since, and is buried hbre.”— The Congregational ist. 1 ■ ; -u- Rev. 1). J. Beale, pastor-elect of St. George’s church, has engaged in pastoral work with great energy. Although the congregation is for the most part scattered through a farmihg region, and Mr. Beale does u6t keep a horse, he has made -over forty visits in about a month. The attend ance on the prayer-meetings in the week has greatly increased. On the 24th. of January, Mr. Theodore T. Clark, son of John 0. Clark, was ordained and installed Ruling Elder, Mr. Beak conducting the services. ■ ..; ; Corning, If. Y. —This church has had:a mark ed growth in attendance on Dr. Niles’ preaching, and an accession of 17 to the membership dur ing the year. It raised for all purposes $9,741.- 68j'or an increase of more than one-half. The Sunday school contains 271 persons, and three of the members are Superintendents of Union Mis sion Sunday-schools. 1 i AT,. Y. church, which was put in thorough repair the last Fall, was rededi cated December 22d. The cost of repairs on the house has been about $lBOO, and the people were but a feeble folk, .who for six years previous to the coming amoDg them of Rev. J. E. Tinker, had been (without any stated preaching.- Cleveland, O. —The Second church have re cently greatly improved their house of worship by extensive repairs., It is now one of the; most pleasant and commodious church edifices, in our beautiful city. They it was who extended a call 'te Rev. Washington Gladden of North Adams Mass. Mr. Gladden was strongly drawn to this new field of labor, and his present congregation were almost despairing of retaining him bat he at last decided to stay .where-he is. ’ ■ College Hill, O. —The carpet of our church was stolen at night recently- This is the third carpet thefit in that church within less than three years. , , Northern Ohio,— Warren and Monroeville vaeantj the former through the deaih of Rev. B. St. J. Page. The chfrch in Elyria have granted their pastor 1 (Rev. Fergus .. nyon), a, temporary release from pastoral *s;recruit his health. A cofrespondent of 1 ? va V3 ehsi says: “There are many other urc northern Ohio which are vacant be -T ar ® able to give an adequate snp port to a mimater. But the Synod of the West t - es ® r . ve> a *. *heir Fall; meeting, took the ini s^ePs supply this lack of service, by the C ? m “ en^ atlon ° f a good Brother to be employ ed by the Committee, in New York as a general northern Ohio; t° cue for all the : flocks in the Presbyterian fold. Has Dr. gest?on ?” nd hl& adviserS J et acted on this sug- lnd- The Second church (Rev. oWh EdSOI V P 8840 1). complete their new church, an elegant edifice during the Spring or Srgftl* T‘ f f Ths leS «o» ahd ? re modelß of neatness cWW f H - of the Fourth p r / B e A seB . a call to a church in New Jersey. siod?S n an “hnrohes (Old School and New School) 'and Congregational are holding Union
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