= fottrg. Voiceless Singers. A bird is singing in the leaves That quiver on yon linden tree ; So soft and clear the song he sings, The roses listen dreamily. The crimson buds in clusters cling; The full, sweet roses blush with bloom And, white as ocean's swaying foam, The lily trembles from the gloom. I know not why that happy strain That dies so softly on the air, That perfect utterance of joy, Has left a strange, dim sadness there Perchance the song, so silver-sweet, - The roses' regal blossoms shrine; Perchance the bending lily droops, And trembles, 'neath its thrill divine It miy be that all benufbous things, • Though lacking music's perfect key, , HO9O with their inmost being twined The hidden ear& of melody. So pine they all, to hear again The song they knew, but cannot, sing; The living utterance, full and clear, Whose voiceless breathings round them cling. Yet still those accents waken not The bird has loft, the linden tree; A Summer silence falls once more Upon the listening rose and me. yittrar g Strtices. LITTLE ANNIE'SIitIBILE LESSONS. By Nellie Graham, author of "The Telescope," &c. 18 mo., pp. 1 , 75. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication. For sale at the. Presby terian Book Rooms, , Pittsburgh. The little volume before us contains quite a number of interesting and important narratives. They are drawn from the Sacred Record, and seem to be rerated in strict harmony with its in spired teachings. COMFORT FOR AFFLICTED YOUTH, in Letters from a Father to his Children, is the title of a small 24m0. volume just published by our Board. It was evidently not intended for very youthful readers, as both in sentiment and style, it is adapted to persotis of somewhat ma ture years. To all thoughtful persons, and es pecially to all whom affliction disposes to meditate on the serious concerns of human existence, we heartily recommend these comforting letters. THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, for November, contains, among other artioles, The Spaniard and the Heretic ; The Formation of Glaciers ; The Sam Adams Regiments in the Town of Boston; and The French Struggle for Naval and Colonial Power. We by no means approve of everything that appears in the Atlantic, but its articles are gen erally well worth reading. SYNOD OF WHEELING. NEW LISBON, Ohio, 1 Oct. lq, 1868-4 o'clock P. M. The Synod of Wheeling met, agreeably to adjournment, in the Presbyterian church of New Lisbon, Ohio, Oct. 16, 1863, at 4 o'clock P. M., and was opened with prayer by the Moderator, Rev. Robt. Herron. MEMBERS ENROLLED Presbytery of Steubenville—Ministers: C. C. Beatty, Richard Brown, Wm. Eaton, Robert Herron ' M. A. Parkinson, Israel Price, W. W. Laverty, J. S. Marquis, Thos. G. Scott s , Samuel Patterson, Geo. Frazier, J. B. Patterson,A. M. Reid, J. W. Ham ilton, Henry Woods, T. V. Milligan, W. C. Neely. Elders : Ira Price, A. L. Lit tell, Wm. Clark, Jno. Gault, W. DI Ham ilton, J. G. Allen Wm. Cameron, E. T. Bell, Jas. Robertson, Wm. Plummer, M. Strausbaugh, Isaac Pratt. Presbytery of Washington—Ministers: • Jno. Eagleson, Jas. Sloan, J. W. Scott, J. I. Brownson, J. S. Pomeroy, A. Paull, S. F. Grier, R. S. Morton, W. 3. Alexander, N. B. Lyons, W. B. Keeling, Jas. Alexan der, J. P. Caldwell, Jas. Black, L. Grier, D. W. Fisher, Jos. Waugh, D. H. Laverty. Elders : Ezekiel Davis, S. McClain, Jas. Hushes, Jno. Duncan, Wm. Armstrong, Danl. Condit, T. S. Irwin, J. C. Hervey, Jas. Rankin, R. R. Reed. _Presbytery of New Lisbon—Ministers : A. S. McMaster, J. R. Dundass, J. B. Mil. ler, Robt. Hays, 0. M. Todd, A. B. Max:- well, W. C. March, Wm. Dalzell, T. P. Speer, Wm. Dixon, Wm. Gaston, D. M. Miller, Wm. 0. Stratton. Elders : H. R. Martin, W. Sheehab, Stephen Todd, Hugh Martin, Jas. Bruce, Danl. Smith, W. B. Shannon, Jno. Montgomery, John McDon ald, Jehu Dildath, J no. Hartzell, Thos P. Thompson. Presbytery of St. Clairsville—Mi nisters : Benj. Mitchell, J. B. Graham, T. R. Craw ford, Wm. S. Dool, Robt. Armstrong, Geo. McDonald, J. D. Fitzgerald, W. M. Grimes. Elders: Jno. S. Major, Robt. Merritt, Semi. Sharpless, E. M. Thaker, Jas. Tag gart, Geo. Brocall. - Rev. David McKinney, D.D., was invi ted to sit as a corresponding member. Synod took a recess until 7 o'clock. After recess, the Presbytery of West Virginia was recognised as a constituent part of the Synod. Members present— Ministers : J. A. Ewing, H. W. Biggs, J. H. Finnegan. The opening sermon was delivered by the Moderator, on Ise. lii : 7—" How beau tiful upon the mountains," &o. Rev. S. F. Grier was chosen Moderator, Rev. J. S. Marquis, Permanent Clerk, and Rev. J. D. Fitzgerad, Temporary Clerk. The Committee on Religious Exercises reported, recommending that the Rev. J. B. Patterson be appointed to preach in this house to-morrow evening, at 7 o'clock. Report adopted. Hburs of meeting and adjournment: 9 A. M. meet; adjourn at 12 M. Meet at 2 P. M., take a recess from 5 to 7 P. M.; ad journ at 9 P. M. The first half hour of each morning ses sion was spent in devotional exercises. SATURDAY 'MORNING, OCt. 17. Synod met. Opened with prayer. Spent half an hour in devotional exercises. Rev. Geo. Scott, of the Synod of Alle gheny, was invited to sit as a corresponding member. Minntes of the last meeting. were read. The Moderator announced the following Committees : On Bills and Overtures—Ministers Robt. lierron, John Eagleson, Richard Brown, and John B. Graham. Eld e rs R. Reed, W. M. Hamilton, and John C. Hervey. ..Tudicial—Ministers : James Sloan, C C. C. Beatty, and Robert Hays. Elders : Wm. Plummer, and E. M. Thaker. O'd Narrative—Ministers :- R. S. Mor- ton, and Henry Woods. elder: James Rankin. On Synodical 'College—Ministers.: Ben jamin Mitchell, J. P. Caldwell, M. A. Par kinson, and T. R. Crawford. Elders. j1:10. S. Major, and Daniel Condit. On Minutes of General Assembly—. Mi nisters-: W. B. Keeling, and W. W. Laver ty. Elder : T. S. Irwin. On Leave of .Absence -Ministers: W. J. Alexander, and Samuel. Patterson. El der : Wm. Clark. On Reasons of Absence from Former Meetings—Ministers; D. W. Fisher, A. B. Maxwell, and Robert Armstrong. Elders: John Montgomery, and Samuel Sharpless. On _Presbyterial Records—Presbytery of Steuben ville—Ministers: H. W. Biggs, and W. G. March. Elder : John Duncan. Of Washington--/Ifinisters : j. N. Swan, and Geo. McDonald. Elder.: Robt. Mer ritt. Of New Lisbon--Illinisters : J. I. Brownson, and Geo-Frazier. Elder: Sam-. uel - McLain. Of St. Clairsyille—Ministers: J. S. Pomeroy, and T.. V. Milligan. El der : Ezekiel Davis. Ot West Virginia— Ministers : John R. Dundass, and A. M. Reid. Elder : W. Armstrong. Synod then committed Presbyterial Rec ords, Statistical Reports, and NarrAives on the State of religion. The condition of the churches in West Virginia, was referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures, to present some action for the. Synod. Reports from the Trustees of Washing ton College, the Committee ad interim, and the Committee on Examinations, were re ceived and referred to the Committee on the Synodical College. • - The Second church of Steubenville was selected as the place, and the Friday after the Second Tuesday of October, 1864, at 4 P. M., was chosen the time of the next, meeting. The following Committee on Devotional Exercises for said meeting, was appointed : Ministers—J. B. Patterson, and Henry Woods. Elder—W. L. Sharpe. Synod then adjourned to meet at 2 P. M. Closed with prayer. —The Continental SATURDAY ANTERNOON, 2 P. M. Synod met and was opened with prayer. Minutes read and approved. Several members through the Committee on Reasons of Absence, assigned reasons for absence from former meetings. Rea sons sustained. Synod entered into a free .conversation upon the state of religion within the bounds of the Presbytery of West Virgin ia, for half an hour. The Board of Truit of Washington Col lege reported. Report referred to the Committee on Synodical College. The Committee on Bills an dvertures reported upon the interests of the Church within the bounds of the Presbytery of West Virginia. Report adopted as fol lows: " In reference to 'the nustion, What is best to be done for the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ in the ground covered by the Presbytery of West Virginia en gaged the earnest and prayerful attention of your Committee. From information de rived from various sources, we arrived at the following conclusions: " 1. This Presbytery comprises about 40 churches. These were formerly in connex ion with us; but they are now very much divided, owing to the unhappy divisions of the country, and it is not possible to calcu late with any, degree of certainty ppon the moral force of the people there. "2. The following central points appear as though they are worthy of special atten tion and cultivation, viz.: Clarksburg, which could probably raise $3OO per annum for the support of the Gospel; Charleston, $300; French Creek and Buekhannon, $250. These points 'could be supplied, each one half of the time, and the mis sionary who occupies each of these places could spend the remaining portion of his time itinerating in the region of country around. "Your Committee would recommend the following resolutions: "1. Synod assure the Presbytery of West Virginia, of their sympathy, prayers; and hearty cooperation in the great work in which they are engaged. "2. That Synod recommend to that Presbytery to seek for the commission, by the Board of Domestic Missions, of at least three missionaries to occupy each the fields of Clarksburg, Charleston, and French Creek and Buckhanan, and the adjacent country, at a salary of $6OO each, including the amount raised by each missionary charge. "3. In making the recommendation, Synod pledges itself to the Board of Do mestic Missions to use its utmost endeav ors to secure such contributions to its funds, as that it may not find its funds materially diminished by granting this request. "4. Synod recommend to the earnest consideration of Presbytery, the immediate occupation of the following points : Ra venswood and Point Pleasant, Sistersville, or such other points of prominence as they may see fit. " 5. That the Stated Clerk be directed to forward a copy of these resolutions to the Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Domestic Missions." The Committee on Religious Fxercises reported, recommending that on Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock, a sermon be preached by the Moderator; that in the afternoon of the same day, at 2.30 o'clock, the Lord's Supper be administered, Dr. Brownson in troducing the ordinance, Rev. H. W. Biggs administer the bread, and Dr. Mitchell ad ministering the cup; and that in the even ing at 7 o'clock, a sermon be preached by Rev, D. W. Fisher. Report adopted. Synod took a recess until 7 o'clock. After recess, Synod met and listened to a sermon from Rev. J. B Patterson, upon Micah 10—" Arise ye and depart," &c. Rev. Robert Herron was added to the Committee on the Synodical College, at the request of the Committee. Synod adjourned to meet on Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Closed with prayer. MONDAY MORNING, 9 o'clock. Synod met. Opened with prayer. First half hour was spent in religious exercises. Minutes of last session were read and ap proved. The Committees on the Records of the Presbyteries of Steubenville West Virgin ia, and New Lisbon, reported, recommend ing their approval. Report adopted. The Judicial Sommittee reported that no business had come before them. Re port accepted, and Committee discharged. The Committee on the Records of the Presbytery of St. Clairsville, reported, rec• ommending their approval with some sub joined exceptions. Synod accepted the re port, and resolved to consider the excep tions seriatim. A motion was made to adopt the first resolution, which related to the judi t eial case from the church of Kirk wood, pending the discussion of which it was resolved that the part of the record relat ing to said ease, be referred to a special committee, consisting of—Ministers : Jas. Sloan and J. W. Scott ; Elder : Wm. Plum mer. Synod adjourned to meet in the after noon at 2 o'clock. Closed with prayer. PRESBYTERIAN 'BANNEILI- - -WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1863. MONDAY AFTERNOON, 2 o'clock. Synod wet. Opened with prayer. Min utes read and approved. The Committee on the Narrative report ed. Report adopted, as follows: - "From the information contained in the Presbyterial Narratives, but little material is furnished to your Committee, as all of these reports are meagre in such items. " All of the Presbyteries report that apa thy and coldness on the subject of religion prevails to a considerable extent. -- "We would notice - specially, thtWwhile the Word is preached with the earnestness and fidelity of former years, it seems to fall on the hearts of the people like 'water upon_ the rock, which cannot be gathered again? The world has taken hold: upon the hearts of God's people to an alarming extent. The troubles, and sorrows, and political strife, incident to the distracted state of our country; so - fill and occupy the minds and hearts of Our people, that the - Word of God and ordinances of religion seem to produce but little impressioia upon them. Intemperance, profanity, and Sab bath-breaking are also spoken of in nearly all the Presbyterial Narratives, as. alarm ing. From what the Committee can learn in regard to this item of the reports, we do not understand that church members hire fallen into , the commission of' these sins, but that the world around is making fear ful progress on the downward road to. death.' ':For these things we weep.' For all the abominations that are in the midst. of us, we would 'sigh and cry - unto, the Lord. For these evidences of coldness and deadness on -the part oft ministers and people, we would mourn, and in the bitter ness f our anguish, cry out, ' ,God be merciful unto us, and bless us.' " Gloomy and dark as these aspects of piety and religion are to the!hearts of God's servants, there are yet many; things to en courage and fill our hearts with hope. Our Sabbath Schools and 'Bible Classes are still full, and the incorruptible seed of the Word is being sown broadcast in the hearts and minds of, our youth. The faithful preach ing of the Word still goes on and large anal attentive congregations of listeners are found in our sanctuaries from Sabbath to Sabbath. The weekly prayer-meeting is kept up in our congregations , where they that fear the Lord, speak often. one to another.' In most or our churches, peace prevails, notwithstanding the strife and tur moil 'of the times through: which we are. passing. The new Presbytery of West Virginia is an exception to this. In the greater part of the territory occupied by this Presbytery, the churches have been divided and torn into fragments by the desolating influences of civil war, their pastors scattered and many of them gone from them. These things call for humilia tion and prayer to_ God. On the other hand, strong hope is entertained that soon the causes of these disruptions will pass away, and our churches return to their former prosperity, and to greatly increased usefulness." The third exception taken by. the Com mittee on the Records of the Presbytery of St. elairsville, against said records, was taken up,;amended, adopted, and is as fol lows "The Synod takes exception to the reso )ution of the Presbytery of St. Clairsville, on pages 170 and 177; (a resolution relating to the utterance of political sentiments in the pulpit,) in so far as the resolution fails to distinguish between partisanship in the ordinary sense, and the just exposition and application of God's Word to the Christian duties of the citizen, especially in a great crisis like the present. The former we re gard as wrong and injurious on the part of ministers in their official capacity, but the latter is as. clearly an imperative duty. Whilst, therefore, the Synod concurs with the Presbytery in the judgment that'min isters are not called to conduct their minis trations, under dictation from any quarter, yet - we cannot withhold the conviction that, under a sound discretion, they;should pro claim the duties which we owe, under God, to ' the powers that be,' and offer seasona ble prayers in behalf of magistrates and all in authority, as well as all the interests of the nation." The fourth exception of the Committee was adopted, as follows: "-We except to the action of Presbytery in dissolving the pastoral relation between Rev. A. L. Knox and the church of Bir mingham, without giving the notice re quired by the Book." The special Committee appointed on a portion of the Records of the Presbytery of St. Clairsville, reported. Report ac cepted, amended and adopted, as follows: " The Committee to whom were referred the part of the-Records of the Presbytery of St. Clairsville containing the action in regard to the elders of the church of IKirk wood, report, that the entire action was unwise and inexpedient." A special Committee, consisting of Revs. J. I. Brownson and M. A. Parkinson, and elder j,. G. Allen, was appointed to bring in a Report on the state of the country. Synod then took a recess until 6i o'clock. After recess, the Committee on . the Records of the Presbytery of Washington reported, recommending their, approval. Report adopted. Committee' on Synodical College report ed. Reported adopted. The foll Owing is a portion of the same: " Your Committee would submit the fol lowing resolutions : " 1. That the Synod, at its present ses sions, nominate to the Board of Trustees, suitable persons as Professors of Natural Science and Mathematics. • "2. That Synod hereby pledge itself to raise the sum of $2OO per annum for five years, for the payment of these salaries, in-. dependent of the Endowment Fund. " 3. That in view of the great import ance to the students in our College, of their beinc , ° collected for religious worship at least once each Lord's day, it be recom mended to 'the Faculty to take such meas ures as will secure such service statedly, during term time, in the Colle..e Chapel, conducted by one of their unman - "4. That Synod hereby express contin ued confidence in those who are engaged in conducting her College enterprise." Synod, in accordance with . resolution Ist of the foregoing, proceeded to the nomina tion of Professors, when Rev. Wm. 3. Brugh, of the Presbytery of Richland, was nomi nated to the Chair of Natural Sciences, and Rev. Joseph Waugh, of the Presbytery of Washington, was nominated to the ()hair of Mathematics. The following piper in relation to' the union of Washington and Jefferson Col leges was adopted unanimously : ArgETLEA.I3, The Synod has been in formed that an Individual ' has offered a donation of 850,000, on the condition of a union of Washington and Jefferson Col • leges therefore, iesolved, 1. That the members of Synod consider a union of these Institu tions as very desirable for the _purpose .of uniting the friends of Collegiate education under Presbyterian influences ; and believe that Such a union would greatly subserve the interests of sound learning 'and re ligion. "Resolved, That neither of these Col leges is likely, as situated, to command the general sympathy and support of Pres byterians in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ealtern' Ohio, which seems necessary to the establishment of a first: rate InStitution, and which would be se cured by a' united - College, we think no mere local interest should prevent so im portant an object, but that its location in either Washington or Canonsburg, ought to be submitted to disintereated persons to de cide it, in reference to the common benefit of the cause of education. "Resolved, 3; That so liberalun offer should not be lost by the .neglect to act by those who have the power to`obtain it; and we therefore recommend to the Trustees of these respective Institutions, to take early , and effectual Measures for such a union as will secure this; and probably other similar benefactions upok the basis of a union. `Resolired, 4. That such a united College, with the increased advantages Which it would be able-to offer for a thorough art :cation, would have not only the undivided and hearty•support of this Synod,-but, we believe also, the, patronage of other adjoin ing Synods of our Church, and we hope also of other branches of - thei Presbyterian family. - • "ResoZvecZ, 5. That copies of this action be transmitted, bythe Stated Clerk, to the respective Boards of these Colleges, as the eipression of our views, and also to the. Synods of Pittsburgh and Allegheny,, in viting their cooperation with us in this object. "Resolved, 6 . That Drs. Beatty and Sloan be appointed a Committee to bear, a copy of the Minute of the foregoing action; with the fraternal greeting 'of • this Syned, to the 'Synod of Pittsburgh', about totmeet in -•. Johnstown, Pa." A Committee of Examination for Wash ington College was appointed, consisting of , Rev. Messrs. George Frazier, Wm. H. ; Lester,. W. Daizell, Robert Armstrong and H W. Biggs. The Committee on the State of the Country reported. - Report adopted, as follows : WhereaS, the President Of f the United States hasi - by a publieproclamation, recom mended to the nation the observance of the ; last Thursday of November, next, as a day of thanksgiving for the Continued blessings of Providenee, and especially for the suc cess-so graciously vouchsafed to the national government through the army and navy, in ; their efforts to suppress the atrocious re bellion still raging in our land, and also as a day of prayer for the favor of God to. ward our distracted country in this great and perilous crisis ; , - therefore, k "Resolved, That it be recommended to the churches under our care to observe said 1 . day, in such religious exercises as the pas tors and Sessions may appoint. "Resolved, That we continue to sympa thize, to the fullest extent, with the con stituted authorities in their anxieties inci dent to this gigantic- struggle for national existence; and the maintenance'of the laws, and that our prayers and influence shall not be withheld in behalf of the great interests committed to their, care, as the legitimate representatives of our national life. "Resolved, That we cherish in tenderest I regard the sick and wounded of our noble i. soldiers and seamen, as well as the bereaved who mourn the loss of sons, brothers and friends, whether on tie battle-field or from diseadesoind that we invoke for their coM fort the presence of a 4 Friend that stieketh closer than a brother! "Resolved, That this Synod has observed,' with strong approbation, the operation of the U. S. Christian Commission for the sup ply of the temporal and spiritual necessi ties of the army and navy, and 'does not hesitate to express its confidence in the Commission, and recommend it.to the earn est eoperation and prayer of our churches ": and people!! A dissent from the action of Synod in the ease'of the exception to the record of the Presbytery of St. Clairsville, relative to the elders of the church of Kirkwood, signed by nineteen members of Syned, was admitted to record. The Presbytery of St. Clairsville gave c notice of a complaint to the General As sembly in relation to the same case. The thanks of Synod were tendered to ‘, the citizens of New-Lisbon and vicinity for their kindness and hospitality to the mem hers thereof. I Synod adjeurned with singing, prayer and the apostolic benediction. 1, Per the Presbyterian Banner. 1 1 Presbytery of Saltsburg, Pa. f The Presbytery of Saltabtirg, at its late meeting in Rural Village, adopted the fol lowing resolutions, viz.: " Resolved, That Presbytery request the Board of Publication to publish all the of- - ficial deliverances of the Presbyterian Church on Slavery and the State of the f. Country by the. General Assembly and Synods of New-York and Philadelphia, in tract form, for general circulation. " Resolved, .That the Stated Clerk trans- 7 mit this resolution to the. Secretary of the Nerd of Publication, and that it be pub lished in the Presbyterian Banner." Presbytery also adopted the following as a standing rule, viz.: Resolved, That no licentiate of this Presbytery be allowed to leave his recita tions at the Seminary to preach, except by permission of the Professors of the Semi nary of which he is a student, or by per mission of this Presbytery, until he has completed a three years' course of Theo logical studies." Attest : - W. W. WoonEND, S. C. P. S.—The following supplies were ap pointed to fill the pulpits of Messrs. Orr and: Irwin,, who are sent as-delegates of the U. S—Christian Commission and also of Mr. McMillen who is still in feeble health as follows, viz.: Bethel and Jacksonville--McElwain,' 2d Sabbath . November. Rice, 4th Sabbath November. Dr. Donaldson, Ist Sabbath December. Mechlin, 3d Sabbath Decem ber. libenezer—Shirley, 4th Sabbath October. Woodend, Ist Sabbath November. John Caruthers, 2d Sabbath November. T. D. Ewing,, 3d Sabbath November. Kennedy, sth' Sabbath November. Pine Run—J. E. Caruthers, 2d Sabbath November; and administer Lord's, Supper. Townsebd, 4th Sabbath November. Spar (=rove 4th Sabbath December. Warren-r-Spargrove, Ist Sabbath Nov.; and a.drnittister'tord's Supper. Morgan, 3d' Sabbath November. Bollman, 3d Sab bath neSernber. . Washingtoii—Jones and J. Caruthers ; administer the Lord's Supper at discretion. • Fo r ilte Presbyterian baner. Supplies _Appointed by Steubenville Presbytery. . Big Spring.'--Dr. Brown, Third Sabbath of November mill lake " a collection fork B=Ml JAMES BLACK, Stated Clerk FAZIpB47 CHOICE FAMILY 'GROCERIES, was, Sugar-Oared He , Dried llee4 Mob, Oh . Oesevrtireign and. Domestic Fruits, Pickles and Sauces Havana Cigars, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; &c., beeidea a largestock of H op SE-KEEPIWG UTENSILS - -; Such as Wood and Willow Ware, Japanned Pin' Ware, Housekeeping Hardware, &p, N7SIOLERALE AND RETAIL. Aar floods carfeully packed and delivered free of charge for cartage at any of the Railroad Depots or Steamboat : Landings. Catalogues containing an extended list of goods, ' smithy mail if desired, and all orders from a distance' will, reedit , . Our prompt and carefttiattention. • Foreign Missions. Mr. Hamilton, Third Sabbath of February, and take a collection for the Board of Education ; and permission to supply themselves until the next stated meeting. New Cumber/and.--:Mr. Wells, Fourth Sabbath of November, and take a collection for. Domes* Missions. Mr. Samuel Pat terson, Fourth Sabbath of February, and take a collection for the Board of Educa tion. Fairmount—Mr. Hamilton, Second Sab bath of November, and take a collection for Domestic : Missions. Mr. Eaton, Second Sabbath of February, and take a collcotion for the Board of Education. Centre.—Mr. Reid, one Sabbath at dis cretion, and take a, collection for the Board of Education ' • and permission to employ Rev. W. S: Dool as Stated Supply for next six months. .Mw Itarrisburg.—Mr. Milligan, First Sabbath' - of'December, and take a Collection for Domestic Missions.`' ' ' Mr. Laverty, Sec ond Sabbath of Februloy, and take a col lection for the Board of-Educition ; and permission to supply themselves until the next stated meeting. Kilgore,—Mr. Watson, First Sabbath Of- December: Mr. Marquis, First Sabbath of January. Mr.' Scott, First Sabbath of February, and take a collection for Disabled Ministers' Fund. Mr. Eaton, First Sab bath of April. Amsterclam.—Mr. Eaton, Fourth Bab.: bath of February, and take:a collection for the• Board of Education.. ROBERT HmtaoN,‘Stated Clerk. FORM OF 'A DEVISE OR BEQUEST TO ANY OF 'FHB BOARDS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The State laws differ so much tly4 no one form will answer in all the States, but in every Case it-is essential . to.give,the =our conrouArn The oldest Board was „ originally called the Board of Missions ' but is now , incorporated' un der the laws of Pennsylvania under title of . ,4 The Trustees of the Board of Domestic Missions of the General Assembly of the'Presbyterian:Church in the United States of America.” Of the Board of Education the corporate name is " The Trustees of the Board of Edncee lion of the Presbyterian Church inthe United States of America." The Board of 'Foreign Missions is incorporated under the laws - of New-York, under the style of "The,Board of Foreign Missions of thc Presbyte rian Church in the United States of America." The' Board of =Publication is incorporated un der the- laws of Pennsylvania under the style of ' , f The Trustees of the Presbyterian Board of Pub lication." • - The Board of Church Extension of the Gen eral Assembly is not incorporated, but the fol lowing form of bequest, it is supposed, would be valid. I bequeath to my executors the sum of dollars, in trust, to pay , over the same in after my decease, to the person who, when the same shall be payable, shall act as Treaeurer of the Board of Church _Extension of the General As eembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, located in the, City of St. Louie, Missouri, to be applied to the uses and purposes of said Board, and under its directions, and the receipt of the said Treasurer, shall be a full and legal acquittance of my said executors for the same. Wheu real estate or other property is given, let it be particularly described. RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEM ELY IN REGARD TO COLLECTIONS WHEREAS, Many of our chyrches do, not con tribute to our benevolent enterprises, and where as, it is desirable to test the power of simultal nexus effort; and whereas, an emergency has arisen, requiring the cooperation' of all 'our churches to save our Boards from serious em barrassment; therefore, _Resolved, 1. That this Assembly earnestly re quest all our churahes that have no 'fixed threes for the purpose, to,take up annual collections as follows, viz.: For 'the BOARD ON DOMESTIC MISSIONS on the FIRST SABBATH OF NOVEMBER. • For the BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS on the FIRST SABBATH 01' JANUARY., For the BOARD OF EDUCATION on the PINT SABBATH OF MARCH. For the COLPORTAGE FUND of the BOARD OF PUBLICATION on the EVST , SABBATH or Aar. For the BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION Ott the FIRST SABBATH-OF JULY. # For the DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND on , the FIZSV B.A-BVATII OF SEPTEMDBIL. Resolved, 2. ,That when the annual collections cannot be taken upon the days above designated, it be recommended to take them up as goon thereafter as possible. JUST PUBLISHED THE YOUNG PARSON• " 12mo This work, the production of a gifted young clergyman, has been in course of publication for several months, in one of:the religloue periodicals of Philadelphia, and 'attracted unusual attention and admiration. It is a series of sketches and stories, the ground-work of all of which is It possesses many of the first elements of popularity; it is original, witty, full o 1 life and interest, in many traits profoundly truthful and touching, and calculated to en courage and forewarn the "Young Pastor, as well as rebuke the troublesome classes of persons to be found in every church." For sale by all Bookseller] and by the' Publishers, • SMITH, ENGLISH •& CO., No. 23 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia. STEUBENVILLE FEMALE SEMI REV. CHAS. C. BEATTY, D.D., LLD., SUPERINTENDENT. PROF. A. M. REID, A.M., PRINCIPAL. - This School has been in suceeisful' operation under the :same Superintendence for more than thirty years. It is well and favorably known. It was the design of its founders to establish an Institution OIL Christian principles, whose aim would be to give notonly thorough culture to the Intellect, but the religion of Christ to the heart. In this aim, God has greatly blessed them: During its entire history the fircor of the Holy Spirit has rested upon it. Steubenville is remarkable for the' beauty and, healthful. nese of its situation; and is easy of access from every direc- than by the Ohio River and Railroads. ' AflargliGymnasittin has recently been added to its 'educa tional apparatus. - Terins. -Per Session of .Pive Month', beyiatiing May or November, Bearding;Light, .$65.00 Tuition " - $lO to 16.00 'Washing, per.dozen ' A 0 Music, Painting, and Modern Languages, extra. The charges are as iow as the nature of the accommoda tions afforded Will admit. . , . Prom these terms a deduction of fifteen per cent. Is made for the daughters of Clergymen, and for any pupils that are sent lig soldiers in the army. • ' . - • ' Those who wish places, must write immediately and make positive engagements, as have engaged already nearly as many as we can take:. . „ The mkt Session will open on the PIRET MONDAY EE NO VEMBER. For particulars, apply to the Superintendent or Principal. ort7-7t JOHN A. RENSEL&W. Corner of Liberty and Hand Streets, Pittsburgh, Pa., Would invite the, attention of the public to his extensive and varied assortment of - mil- y WARRINGTON', • . LATE OF EVERTR- STREET, . Would invite the attention-of the Ladies to his well assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOE& of his own make, or Made. to order; and a superior article in material, worinanship, style and flitisli, warranted not to 'rip. and to give general satisfaction, whiCh he offersior sale as low as . - any .Esatern made shoe in the city. T C'vreammiTott; • Grant street,- (imirneltelies Cathedral') iteidti•Ein - pittelrarglt Y. - ' • •• Size. JOHN A. RENSHAW. JEICJIN ttiib.Ottiait''filititti; . WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, Published at Pr1DT513,T.771,031:1-1, BY REV. DAVID IVI°KtritNEY, THU IS A LARGE RELIGIOUS-NEWSPAPER PRINTRD ON EXCELLENT PAPER, IrT7llll SUPERIOR STYLE ZT CONTAINS 3NeIUL - eq:PalcwiLaiwlar on all the leading topics of the day, both Religious and Sec ular. All the various anhjects that present themselves for 'conaideration, and that are worthy the attention of intelli gent and Christian people, are discussed froM the Christian stand-point, and in the comprehensive spirit of Christian charity and enlarged benevolence. Prom the beginning of our present National troubles, this piper, while allying itself with no political party, : hae taken high and fearless ground in favor; of theConstitation and the regularly ordained Government, and of the preservation of the integrity of the Union. Its. utterances have been firs . and- decided, and they will continue - in be such until the spirit of rebellion has been entirely quenched, and our Gov -einment once more firmly established... OUR European Correspondence is unrivalled by any other American joirrnal,, in breadth of view, reliability, and general usefalmes. It is a complete history of the progress of affairs in - EUTOpe, that is lewd, • THE EASTERN SUMMARY gives a complete view of business, opinion, religions con cerns, and matters atuithings in genevel, in NW-ENGLAND, • AW-YORK; AND This is a feature found in no other religious newspaper, and makes the Brener a moat valuable repository far Informa tion concert/lug thoee pla6es, to all !wider& • Among onr QONTRIBUTORS are eome of the best newspaper'writers in the Church. We also have OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENTS In all parte of the land The Cominndinm of Domestic and Foreign , News is prepared with much care and labor. And just now the news in the - daily papers is often so uncertain and contra dictory that the weekly papers can give by far the roost re liable news for the public, since the opportunity for Rifting and correction is allowed. Linder the head of PERSONAL, the most interesting incidents connected with hidividnals of uote L udrether dead or living, are published. And under the head of VARIETIES are given the restate of Science, Travel, Discovery, Statisti cal lutonsation, &c., of moat value to the public:" Imo at the acme time mod ' , valuable - BELECTIO'NB froth books, magazines, and other nevnmapets, are given for the Christian, the parent, the man of literature and Martin' I and for the children. Nor are-the- CLAMS OF.TILE GARDEN AND TI FARM iorgotten; but Much .of the information needed for both la regularly presented - TUE MS2RIC OW a Me paper ii famished it the lair 'iste of $1.50 per an num, when paid in advance; with ea additional copy to the person gettingnp a Club of Twenty. $2.00 at the end of three months. S2.ISQ at the end of the year. de Gents - . • extra when delivered by Carrier. Address REV. DAVID MIKINNEY, PRESBYTERIAN BANNER, PITTSBURGH, PA. ,DANVILLE TIMO y LOGIVAL SEIVE- The Eleventh:Annual Session of this Seminary will ram raence on the 20th Day * of September Next, with a full corps of Professors. CamfOrtable rooms for students, supplied with the 'prinel pat articles of furniture needed, have been provided by re cent improvements: The ,necessury expenses for board, washing^, fuel, and light; do:not exceed $120; and the Institution is in a condi tionto render assistance, in addition to the appropriation of the "Board of Education,. to all 'worthy students who may• require it. Farther information may be obtained from any of the Professors. STEPHEN YEItKES, aug2tkit Secretary Board of Directors. 1UA.11,-8.0 W. r j L. . . For Bnlhancy • and Economy, SIIRPASSER ALL OTHER ILLIH4IRATINO OILS now Or market. It will burn In all styles ,ot coal oil hoops, is per Wily safe, and free from all offensive odor. Hannilsotnred and for sale by W. MACIKEONTIsT fe14:14. - • 167 lasaair Brame, WEST BRANCH SIGH_,. SCHOOL irtv balm AND vkxkut. - ' Dales rearmed September Bth, 1862. The „encomia a tions for BOARDING.PIIPELS are equal to any in. the Ste e The course of, instruction thorough. Pupils received at any age preparatory to entering the Nigh School chases. TERMS--tor Boarders-- 130 -per tparter. For Circulars, address F. DOBLEAVY LONG, A.ll;;Trincipal, sep64f Jersey Shore, ',yearling Co., Pa. .•D WILVIADIS, WHOLIBAIN AND ENTAIL . Tea Dealer and Grocer 114 81111TIRFELD STREETS ? PUTSBliliallii • Purellish Teas; and a general variety of Pine Groceriee,at the lowest Cash prices. a.l3leibrearafally tackelfaudlytwardedaidealitd. innlo. y . , . JOHN D. M'CORD JAMES B. Iti'colc i 2111112 1 410 4:110E11171:111 411 C lib .3 Hats, Caps, and Straw Goods, 1:1 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Have now on hand for Spring ',Mee, ae large and complete an assortment of Goods as can be found in any of the Easter, cities, conEisting of Fur, Silk, and Wool Hats of every style and quality ; CAPS of every quality and latnet Whim's; Palm Leaf, Straw, Leghorn, and Panama BATS. Straw and Silk BONNETS, etc., eta, Persons w i l li ng t 4 purchase either by Wholesale or Retail, wilt find it to thth 1.44..1111+0010 te• 1.011 ...I .T.0.1;116 .vesr otrtgAr m. r l 0 .1 HIDE, OIL AND LEATHER STOR , D. KIRKPATRICK & SONS, No. 3i South Third Street, BATTUIat ALUMS; AND 01,FE8IVIIT STEWS, PBII ABELPtra, Have for Rale SPANISH AND GREEN SLAUGHTER RIDES, CALCUI TA AND PATNA KIPS, TANNERS' OIL, de., AT THE LOWEST PRICES AND UPON THE BEST TERMS. nm- All-kinds of Leather in the rough wanted, for uhi c y the highest marks' price will be given in cue, or taken in enchangefor $, ..es. Leather stored free of charge, and Neu, on co&mission. Liberal Cash Advances made on Leather Conslared go Es 1nn294). G ENTLE.MENIS CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER. CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VESMINeri, and OTERCOAT- Iliiid, will ba found at ilHE ft Tailoring Establishment, NO. 84 WYLIE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA, marn-ly Mt E R IT .S:0 N"& VO . , Bdok and:Job Printers, 84 FIFTH STEBBT, 'GAZETTE BUILDINGS, PIPP,SBITROK, PA. Xi"- Every desetiption of'Printing executed neatly t SHORT NOTICE. s . Pose OPTION Box, 80J. ck92o-ein FIN ca . HE BOARD COLPORTAGE THE JOHN A. RENSHAW'S NEW BUILDING, No. 57 Fiand. Street, PITTSBURGH PA. Have just added to their Stock a god assortment of valua ble books, of recent issue, bylifirtien, Carter, and others, g few of which are the following : Christian Self-Culture S .55 Solitude Sweetened 51 The Hidden Life 55 The Old Horseshoe ln; Beyond the Lines Ini Robert Reclaimed 6to Woman oxidiser Saviour a In) Last Days of our Lord's Passion 1:25 Life Scenes from Mission Melds a 1:25 The Young Christian Merchant el The Wicket Gate; or, A Short Narrative' of Christian :Life The Mother and her Work Calle to the Saviour, The Pilgrim Path ; or, Interesting Experience of Chris- thins The Children's Pletnre—Book. Also, all the late isms of the Board of Publication, and a large aseortmerit of Sabbath dcboel Books. JOHN. CULBERTSON, Librarian. QlO LIBRARIES OF The Atherican. Sunday School Union FOR DISTRIBUTION., The 110 Sunday School :Libraries for distribution as per legacy in Will of the late CHARLES BREWER, will he ready for delivery on and after July 3.0th,1860. The Sunday Schools entitled to these Libraries are thou established in Allegheny Comity, Pa., since March mu, 1860. • Applicants will be required to subscribe to statement giv lug name, location, and date of organization of the School; name and Post Office address of Superintendent; average number of teachers and scholars in attendance, and amount then contributed for support of School. Reasonable evidence, by amount of contributions and oil erwiae, of the permanence of the School will be required. Apply to F. H. EATON, Of Enos, MAERI73( & are. iv Vifth at.. Pittsehnret PHILADELPHIA. WHEELER.- Ir. WILSON'S Improved Family ageSSIMEMPep • - ARE STILL OFFERED AT " LAST YEAR'S PRICES. Upwards of 116,060 of these celebrated machines are now In successful operation. 23,000 SOLD DURUM rn PAST YEAR. . This Machine will STITCH, HEM, FELL, QUILT, BM TUCK, GATHER, CORD, and BRAID. It produces a Lock Stitch alike on both sides; is adapted to the Thickest and Thinnest Fabric ; is VERY SIMPLE IN CONSTRUCTION, . BLEGANT.IN DESIGN AND FINISH, and has received th • MGHEST PREMIUMS at all Fairs when exhibited, both in this Country aed in En rope. It has obtained, by far, the largest sale, and is Best Adapted to Family Use of any Sowing Machina. . - FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATING GIVEN VERS. WARRANTED THREE YEARS. Oa" Call and examine and receive a Circular of Teethes , Wats. WILLIAM SUMNER & WESTERN AGENTS, Nth 27 Flllll street, rittEburgli. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE Tramp STATES, AND 'Union League Pledge, In pamphlet form. Price .S 'cents. $2.00 per hundred. Single copies mailed, post-paidy on receipt of price. Address all orders to JOHN P. HUNT, Publisher, ayilfi-"f Arstartnce Ffall. Fifth Rtrant. PittAblinth. E DGEIII LL SCHOOL, PRINCETON, N. 7 From their knowledge of Edgehill School, under the care of the Rey. Messrs, IDJGHES and CATTELL, the under signed cordially recommend thislastitntion as worthy of the confidence and patronage of parents, who desire for their sons a School, where due attention is paid alike to the moral and intellectual culture of the pupils. JOHN MACLEAN, President of the College. STEPHEN ALEXANDER, Prot of Natural Philosophy. LYMAN H. ATWATER, Prof. of Moral Philosophy. • ARNOLD GUYOT, Prof. of Physical Geography. . G. MTTSGRA.YE GIGER, Professor of Latin. JOHN T. DUFFIELD, 'Professor of Mathematics. J. S. WHENCE, Professor of Chemistry. J. H. MOILYAINE, Professor of Rhetoric. H C. CAMERON, Professor of. Greek. CHARLES HODGE, ' : • A. T. wGru., W. HENRY GREEN,Prof's in the Theological Smiley. JAMES 0. MOFFAT, , M. W.'IIODGE,' • , 1 J. M. MACDONALD, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church. JOSEPH R. MANN, Pastor of Second " ~, For circulars, address either of the Principals. REV. JAMES P. HUGHES, A.M., REV. THOMAS W. CA.TTELL, A.M., saymy , Princi-ton, N. J. WE II(VITE THE• ATTENTION OF Housekeeping _ Dry Goods Store, where may be found a large assortment of all kinds of Pry Goods, required in furnishing a house, thus wing th trouble usually experienced inlruntin4 such articles,.in va ,rious glance._ In consequence of our giving oar attention to thiskind of stook, tothe exclusion of dress and fancy goods, We can guarantee our prices and styles to be the most facets. ble in the market. • • _ Ix LINEN GOODS, wb are able to give perfect satisfaction, being the Older r Es tablished Linen Store in the city, and having been for turro than twenty years regular importers from some oft *clot manufacturers In Ireland. We offer, also, a large stock of FLANNELS AND MUSLINS, _ of the best qualities _to be obtained, and at the very loud prices. Also, Blankets, Quilts, Sheeting,, Tickings, Dosa s k Table Cloths, and Ifapkins,Tovrellings, Diapers, flucksharti Table and Piano Covers, Damasks and Moreaus, Lace and Muslin Curtain,, Dinsitiea, Furniture Chintzes, Waldo Shadings, &c., An. 301 IN V. COWBLL & SON, S. W. corner of Chestnut and Seventh Si., guno-tir paivogra,l4- La D GEWORTH SEMINARY _ - ;FOR YO care LAnres, AT SHWICRLEY, presents the advantages of a delightful andhealthylocation, entirely In the country; a limited and Select rinmber of impils, forming a pleasant family tirti , n every desirable domestic comfort; the best is lletic° os mannevi tinirmcwals; with the : nicst efficient and thorough Instruction in AU the Branches of Education. The extensive grounda embrace a pond for skating. in W iut ' r ' Facilities for riding on hornbook are also provided. 'PROF. V DE ELM has charge of the department of :N.1.10R - and French. - New pupils received hi the order of their applications , M veasneles occur. A new Session will commence on }lo "T , Jannary 4th. Fora Circular, or personal interview, address the Frio. pa HBV.A. WILLIAMS, D.D., febl.43-ly Sesickleyville, Pa. pITTSBIIRGHREMALECOLLEGE , . L . REV. C. PERSHING, President. Best Sustained College In the State. NINETEEN TEACHERS. Attendance last year, 2 48 Superb brick buildings. Iltorongh and extensive Coarse° , study. TELEGRAPHING and ORGAN MUSIC feugbt FORTY DOLLARS per term for boarding, light, &c. SPring term commences' MARCH 262 a. Send to the Presides for acatalogue' M. SIMPSON, autll.4y PrEsndent of Board of Trustees. MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 4ebls-tf I= the public to the PaIIADELPIII.4
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