Lutherans and the War. AINETINO OF THE LUTHERAN CONFNISIVITGE or g or rENNSTLVANLL STNOD--EXPEESSION OF SENTIMENT ON THE WAS---LOYALTY OF TUE z ertinslia, ate, prrespondenee of The Press.] LOWER Manton, Montgomery co., Jane n, 1861. Do Quarterly Conference of Philadelphia attached to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod E a st Pennsylvania, assembled in te hurh at Lower Merion, Montgomery counthy, C (Pa.,c) on th 9 evening of Tuesday. Jane 11, 1861. In cuo absence of the President, Rev. J. K. Plitt, of tStill Valley, (N. .T.,) Rev. S. Sent of Barren Htll was called to the c osh - Rev. C. Renneusnyder, of qbester county, secretary; hi. Suenter, of Tile. Oa, treasurer. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. E w. Rutter, of St. Matthew's Church, New /met , Philadelphia, from 2 bmotby, Ist chap. ter, verse ith, God hath not given unto u s the spirit of fear b ct power, and of love, and of a sound wiad." wedeendity morning, Conference regu larly organized. Present, Reverends Albert, . Ing ne, Bickel, Greenwald, Hotter, Krautb, Borne, Koons, Reimensuyder, Sentmau, Shee jrign, Seifert, Steck. Lay delegates ! M. Buehler P. Jacoby, Jacob Gauen, J. Luther B d ilig, bon. Peter lime, R. Epright, J. Lan dis, W. Fry, J. Lees, George Kepler, J. B. Brines_ The following clergymen were received as a d v i so ry members, VIZ : Rev. W M. Reynolds, p,, of Springfield, 111. ; Rev- W. M. Baum, el Winchester, Yirginia; Rev. J. U. Heck, of s pr ingtield, Ohio, the pastor of Lower Merlon ; Bev. Stock, of Central Synod, of Pennsyl. T anis. The Conseil of the Lower Merlon charge we re received as advisory members. Rev. Koons, of Whitemarsh, moved that the Constitution of Conference he read ; which was done, and sundry amendments offered. REIOLLIIVELLE CILkaGE. It was announced that the Rev. Willow of Reigelsville, Bucks county, bad united With the Prost)) terians. Rev. Wiiloz is one of the oldest and most beloved and efficient members of the East Pennsylvania Synod, and his with drawal elicited many expressions of sincere regret. lie bas the confidence and love of the whole Lutheran Utnirch. 0.11411811.T0WN CHARGE. It was resolved that the Rov. A. R. Horne, o f Quakertown, be advised to accept the call of Zion's Church, Backs county, and that said charge be advised to unite with East Pennsyl vania Synod. Some of the congregations having failed to be represented, either by ministers or dele gates, it was resolved that they be not ex cused. CIDISTBIIT BILL BBTERPRISE. Albsrt pregented a report in regard to the 'mission at Chestnut Rill, supplied with great acceptance by Rev. R. K. Rickel. The mission was commended to the churches of St. John's St. Matthew's, St. Mark's and Trinity, John's, SONTI/WARY ENTERPRISE. Rev. - Sheeleigh made a report in regard to the mission enterprise started by Bt. , Mat thew's Church, at Christ:bit Street, below Sixth, from which it appeared that the Sab bath-school, superintended by Messrs. Beisel and Suesstote, is still in a flourishing condi tion, although the stated -preaching, owing to the war excitement, has been suspended. All expressed entire confidence in the ultimate es tablishment of a church at this place. RVT. Sentm.an made report in regard to the fent:ding of a Female Seminary in Eastern Pennsylvania. The committee was discharged for the present. rursrma MM'ETISITY. Rev. Prof. W. M. Roynolds made n statement in regard to the prospects of this institution, at the close of which he obtained leave to pre sent the same to the churches of Synod, and It wan recommended to its favor and sympathy. The members of Conference reported on the state of religion in their respective charges. Several hundred accessions were-reported. Tln WAR. eItrATION- Rev. Albert moved the appointment of a committee to present resolutions expressive of the sense of Conference in regard -to our na tional troubles, at the came time begging to be excused from himself serving on the com mittee. Conference agreed to the motion, whereupon the President appointed the fol lowing committee, via! Revs. Hatter, Dr. Krautti, Dr. Greenwald, and laymen Baader and Lees. In the afternoon, Rev. Rutter reported the fallearins preamble and resolutions, which, alter they were duly considered., were adopted, viz: Whereas, The Government of the United States, founded by the toil, the tramline, and the b:ood of the patriot - 5 of the Revolution, and eeeted by the expetienee of more than eighty years, ia confessed/7 the most beneficent system of government that tied Providence has ever bestowed on man, afford ing dignity aud security to the magistrate, united nth the most enlarged and COmprclav - alsire free dom to the citizen, in which all sections have alike freely and honorably participated; and Whereas, This 130170111111611 t I. assailed by oer• teen sectional combinations with an ni justifiable tebelliun, whine memaree its - total overthrow, and thus threatens to extinguish the light of oivil li berty in our lend : be it, therefore, Resolved, That we esteem the expression of our sentiments on this momentous subject as net only a olotAle of patriotism, but also a moral and role ports duty, sanctioned alike by our personal ion notions, and by the Word of God Resolved, That as well in our individnel as in our tab:deaths oefaciv, we record it as one sin etre conviction, that the men who are now in arms spinet our nation, to destroy it, are ender the dominion of evil counsels, and that their efforts should be mei by the unyielding ratietanee of every lover of civil and religions Hourly. Resolved, That as the present National Admin. Mui= was chosen and inaugurated according to the requirements of the Constitution and laws. and is ther.fore among the " pewees ordained of God," eat airmen, and heartfelt sympathies ohm ter around it in this season of peril, and that our fervent promo shall continue to be offered to the Supreme Haler of the Universe, that Be may crown its of MU/ ter the proaorration of our Goverxhietebt with success,and that Gad may bless the brave men who h ave gone forth to protect our National hag from dishonor, and our lgetional name from *e tude& Resdoed, 'that whilst we fervently pray for our friends, we would not forget the uoriptural in jneetton of prayinz, also, for our mem:es. Oar earnest prayer to fled in their behalt is, that they may speedily see the error of „their NUS, submit to the laws, disband their armies, and as good citizens, return to their homes, there to pontos the avoostioos of pesos and industry. -S. W /31111101 1 CP. KIILITTE, JR., S. elasonwearo, M Bumiudras i J. Lass. The preamble and resolutions were unani mously adopted. Atter the transaction of sundry other import ant items of Inisiness, Conference adjourned, with a fervent prayer by Rev. Dr. Kranth, to meet in St. James' Evangelical Lutheran Chuck, Phibulelphia. Melon street, on the second Tuesday of November, 1861. The Conference was alike pleasant and important, and sincere thanks were awarded to the good people of Lower Marion, for their kind and generous hospitality. At a meeting of the Faenity of the High &host held on the morning of the 14 - h hist , tee folbwing resolutions were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That while we mourn me death of our beloved alumnus, Lieutenant John T and deplore the misfortune our nation has ffUlltAin- Id in the lon of one so brave and efficient, WO are proud that the High f3ahool had so noble a son, ready to die for his country Resolved, That in the high porpoise, the enter - ebbed honor and the devoted bravery exhibited by ewe g llant friend throughout his auger so a soldier, we reeognise the development of those ad mirable qualities of mind and heart, which during ha coarse of four years is the High School gained for him the lota and esteem of both faculty and studeuM. Resolved, That we tender to his afflicted Wail our heartfelt sympathy in their great bereave ment, and oar trust that in their ease also, coals lotion may be derived from the knowledge that he died in a holy canoe, while 'upholding his country's lams and eonetitation. Resolved That, as a mark' of respect to the memory of the deceased, the iehool be adjourned at noon this day, that the professore and pupils attend the funeral in a body, Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing resolu tions be furnished to the family of the deceased, sad inabliabed in the daily pavan of the city. - _F. B. ki_anums, Principal. W. Vounno, Secretary. Iltrunnotra desatrzer.—A. man named Tommy. Mier, reaiding aL C 0.1.443 NortliZighth 'treat, while under the influence of liquor. on Thunday nigh", beat his wile in a most sneaking manor. He out her over the head with some diilve, and knocked her down, inflicting severe Viands. Yesterday morning the poor woman was in a very critical position, being still confined to her bad. The husband was taken into custody, and iesterd•y morning had a hearing before Alderman ass- He was committed, in default of $l,OOO bail, lc 'Wirer_ Darman Lionr.—The promenaders of Chestnut street are nightly attracted by the Powerful Drummond light from the Assembly P. 4 u OM, giving the people a oovomption of tho 4tit used to produce the beautiful colossal illtt /anted photographs exhibited within. CITY ITEMS. A ,„ QollRillY or YOLIJITIEB6 —A new com 1 ' volunteers . of voluntee. Rimming the name of " lifoGlellan 4 ' L ute , ' is now forming in this city, composed °Men , ' o rlierehants, clerks, and professional men. They meet regularly on Mende,. and Friday evenings for dna ex r'4ll, liVonarath's Building, Arch street, above ~° ° rln. They hive net jet adop t ed a uniform, at '4,.outb they expect to do so soon. Their is gradu " till U up, end in a few days they wII probably be r d 4l Permanently to organ CO. As tnis company m "MN for attire 1111 9 CC lir begOVOT tt map be If e- Z i' " reggae that its moomiyets roll otters a eb be uPPortlinitp for ravioli° 71 9 1 111 1 mom to join .ft orgenizsgton comiosed of first-rats materials. UV , LADIES Ann TEs bilLlTeßT. — One of the Inr it frlthrini fester** in our Mafia Annie to 4111 1nala the national bleasirdbe PIM hlled by our fithere. to th- humane fl tereat t. ken by the ladies of ter ronerat eh ret.co in nouietering to , he wants and tendert, or our brave Eildterr. We have lust been inietiaed that the hence of the —neon MeAtedist t) jadePal Church" have provided Col. Wm. P. emall's : aliment ',rah tour hundred and fittr Mash' 00766, Flhotr-five Bavelocke, sod about sevent7-fre needle- sQokg, l ' orniebed, Hans roe TR, ARMY—We learn that many. Weer citizens are forwarding to theri f.riinds in the Umr the celebrated Manor ham, toured by Mosill• W.li.lliiohaner & Co.. Pica. 142 and 10 North Front street, and .old br our proosieel ereoere,/sie a Whole some change from the prommone usually furnished. There delusion hams. by the 'cry. am the choicest meat for the asuman nor upon us, e,d no tithed, should Rimyv the sElynotare of wadi 4,hem in PTOICICIIMI SV any others in the market. A WOnD ABM. TUB NNW OAK HALL CLOTITING BA zAAlL.—.Since Means. Wittpernuhup . J r . B rown have establiamed their P ew Oak Sall Clothing Bazaar, south; erica oorner of hia-ktt and eluth eti Deg. it bee booome a popular centre for our citizens in want of clothing. either reedy-muds or made to order. bVire may Male. in rearing., that the prices of their clothing are remarkably low. Their patrons say that nowhere elect can n Bait be procured Of equal etyle and quality for the same price. PREPARING Pon Tan FounTE.—We have the gratifying foot to amount:a tc-day that the preparatirn or pyreteds7ars for the eelebrfti.ou of eery grant I:atm:mat holiday on the 4th of July wilt be on a seals fit for the extraordinary 000italan. Messrs. E. G. Whitman & Co., the celebrated conf-ctinu-re, Second 'Arent, below Chestn.t. are now receiving the choicest and most no vpi as well ae ilia beet made sink of Fire Werke Seer offered to this Olt', and already_thay are reaming la• ge orde.s for them. Gsweriamint's Futtniewure Goons.-31assrs R. C, Walt) •rn & Co., Nos. 3 and 7 North Sixth street, hare now a nrignlment ewer of Oent's Wran+ata , trUde rola t hill e• Shine, Gloves, Nosier and everything Ombra° d ander that head. Their prices are moderate, and all goods told by them. we have learned from ex eirienee, are strictly as espretsinted. Idoirrvire B. vees —Where Gas is not seetssible, the best substitute in the world is the Kerosene Oil Limo. manufactured and sold by Masson. Waters & Co., No. sa North Eighth street, corner of Fileert and even whore gnu vim use, We is the porrusra risar shux should take the place of alt others, on account of he economy, brilliancy, and cleanliness. THE Mira Wear CLorHING Depor.--Reekbill Clellsouts Ilr-freu Steam Maims Nall ewers to be the le‘ding house for the manufaomring of military cloth ing. In the upper stories they have some twenty cutters employed. and about sewn hundred han ds are con meet -13 ongageu in making up the work Over three thouse , d Mete were Wide TM by this firm in ten dam for the State. bessdes fall suits for several companies of lime Guards, and for officers of the army and navy. The to taunter this well known establishment is Kos, 603 and 605 Cnestnut !street. alma Sixth. A Cone RapLy.—A native of Walden Africa who d thin ' , entry, when ssted what he would call ice. Bud. " Him be water fast asleep t" and when toed what he would call the railroad mar in which he US riding, said, ho a unmet -mith — tie alto gave those present to understand that when in need of M'otoing be wool- , 'mit the military and e vie Clothing Emporium of Uranvi-le Stokes 609 Chestnut 'street. An elegant assatment premium Clothing now on hand, Skilful Concealment of Despatches from the Confederate States Kew YORK, June If--A letter from Bayard Taylor to the Trarene, says that Rolland, who was recently bearer of despatches to the government Of the confederate States from England, returned there en the City of BaTumors. Ile rushed aboard a few minutes before the steamer left New York, and confided his despatohes to a lady, who oonoealed them in her dress. Ile appears to have been greatly frightened_ ichange—Ju ne BOARD- New York Stock E FIRST /Me V+o. 08'01 Quilio,, C 34 1000 0 0 U. 4 . 62 do. - saU lo 8634 9 00 Tenn n Cr, 'Bo. 003 i 131/00 :10 700 d0....—.e8 ilooo Virsmt 424 200 , 1 Geonritt St et Os 68 1000 d 0—........... 696' 6000 do in Its of6oo 6043 Minoan Ss. —630 37 26000 do .•.... 37)i 26404 do 67 %. 6000 —....a10 a 7.1.4 5000 do--,e36 3736 16, 00 do —..__630 38 9410 d 0.... 38 801X1 t,01115/5114 - 69 64 II a 0 Moo of ao mu° Fri., It bravis. '7l 86 WOO DI Cent b.nds,... • 62 rri eahanme Bank 82 22 Park BA/ k...___ 82 25 Metropo itanßk. 78 5 Co: n Exult flank. 76 SO Dal & Hud Canal 80 co raoifio Mail o. as 150 Gal & Chi R.. 6934 100 do.. 8911 BO do 6994 450 d?.-. .. .. ...._ a9.7ar 1110 C3ev irR 21P,ii ao landau Itiv lt.blo a 2 YS ciocato 6, R.I. 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Z 3 60 Harlem Railroad . 30% Mica Ilea tr.. 1.._ E 3) 41% MO Mich. 3 &.MX 60 Mioh 8 Rau stook. 2.1 1 0 in Can 606- 56% 150 d 0.,. 330 rb I 600 Geer a 4..43 R. • . 65 201 d 0.,.. .E3O 5 3 % a 0 Clev & Toledo it. . . 22%. New York Mrtrkete, Friday,- June 14. suns ere quiet, with small sates at es 37yti for Pot. and 6 •I n ' fur Pearls. riliEfiDn , urre.—The market for Ptate and Western Flour t• dfilt, and winenrtill rule in favor ithe buffer; the gallltllla is Ttlf mono/Atm utnn tor the llenta trade and shipment'. The s ales are 10,011 bbls at ...5•4 7004 7.5 for superfine state; $4 86446 for extos ti ate , S 4 5s 544 7 for sepertine r..tchtean. n flaps. Ohio lowa, Stu., and 61117 , r6.1 5 tor bits do. 'mein Tins m 1114,102 brnnee of foetal le' op Ohio ec as_esets3s. and trade brands of do at Sa46te7 51. t•outhera Fioar is without PrropOrisai snares with a fair demand; the sales are! 500 OWN at 46 76. g 0 6.6 T; superfine Baltimore: 616 4007 ;. r .Ztro do • 6 6 4000 .. al rae d, ulna ; e 6 George•osin ; 127 2689 for Peterstm , s . 47=09 for Richmond 011 q. 0.8..-11.11.9.15. Flour ut Nada and nonhanzed. with lOW Of hb at $1 &SWIM for 1661 Mee or ciro.ra DOSOO t. R , e Flour is steady at 05 iOO4 fur the range of fine to nog; fine. Cn n rilleat is heavy and droopinr ; we quote JeiveY at MOO; Brandywine. $3.0605-0; pUnentells, au a ID O. Wheat L. EMI and native for sound ,bareels of Armin , . while unsound is he4vs and deoltutne ; sales 176 000 hustle sat SI 15 for prime muwaukie club; Me 21 ill for Chicago snring w hite 1 18 tor amber to • 611.65 01 38 for carom'' We're t. • St 08.1'10 for •-orrhweeteni club; and 61.:801.2ed for winter red Weaken.. ItSe is card. at Nis B We) , IN dull at 000610. Oats are oul. at 100 m 323 for Jersey . Pelaware. and m Peunsyleta; 325,335 for State, anti 3t03213 for West ern en Cantldlsn. Cern is rats er more steady. with quits an active de - m•mtl ; sales 156 000 Maths a at 184641 e for hew mated Western aid foe, lor prime yellow Wen . ern. PROV.ato s.-Perk is dun and inaotivt• • the axles are 603 bbts at $l5 50.1514-for mesa and *10'75 to' Beet is quiet Pita ti alum ages at el -65 PT Country me-s - , v - 44 ,4 Se for colititel 098111211 ler SS= vaokjd W. st.e.n- and SU Wen 80 fur extra Went Prime mesa beef CMOT. Beet Rama are dull at $llO 1460 for net. , and W eatprn Bacon is n na. cut meta are dull and droornue, with tales it 100 casks at 6e61 -•. for hams. and ao. for ahouloera. Lem or deli tleem on of 150 tea_ and boa. at /Me Mo. Mutter en d.t&ese gra dull. and prices favor the ha. er. *lttearY—is firmer and more &Lithe . sales 708 hbus. at 1630/6Mm ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS. UP TO 12 o'cLOO TAO NIGHT. CONTINENTAL ROTEd.—Ninth and Cheetnut. Thus 0 uelfridre,U 8 N W H Crawford. Bait W p H ha cock. Memphis F SISSOn. Ch earto Geo - couple, utuougo N C UoLeeu, cui 0 Para op a $t Loma F siarturig...e* York E k Irish, Pittsburg J P We