II
prsiipterian
PITTSBURGH, DECEMBER 30, 1863
The War.
The only part of the field in which much
ivity is reported, the past week, is Smith
:stern Virginia and North-Eastern Ten
me. The successful raid of General
tO Salem, Va., was ono of the most
lliant enterprises of our military lead-
He out the Virginia and Tennessee
amid, destroyed three depots, contain
, 2,000 barrels flour, 10,000 bushels
tea t, 100,000 bushels shelled corn, 50,000
awls oats, 2,000 barrels meat, several
Is of loather, 1,000 sacks salt, 31 boxes
;king, 20 bales cotton, a large amount of
'nese, shoes and equipments, tools and
ous other stores, and 100 wagons The
graph was destroyed. Five bridges and
2ral culverts were destroyed. Over an
extent of fifteen miles a large quantity of
bridge timber and repairing materials were
also destroyed. His return was exceed
ingly difficult. Six commands under rebel
Generals endeavored to intercept him ; but
by penetrating woods, climbing mountains,
and swimming over rivers, he eluded them
all; he got back to his station in West Vir
ginia in safety.
The object of this enterprise was to in
tercept communications between Gen. Lee
and Gen. Longstreet. It was supposed
that thus, Longstreet's retreat being cut
off, he might be captured. He, however,
turned, as we stated last week, upon his
pursuers, and inflicted severe damage. We
have not the particulars from our own
army ; but rebel accounts say that they
fought a severe battle, on the 14th, at Bean
Station, East Tennessee, and drove our
army back toward Knoxville, capturing 27
wagons and several hundred prisoners; and
losing on their side 800 men in killed and
wounded. We hope soon for better tidings
from that quarter.
THE GRAND CONCERN in military affairs,
just now, is the recruiting of our armies.
Congress took up the Conscription Act with
seeming vigor, intending to give it efficien
cy, but the members took their holiday's
rest without doing their work. A modifi
cation of the act is deemed to be essential.
The law as it is, failed, lamentably. The
main propositions of change aro, to strike
out the $3OO commutation clause, to enroll
101 between the ages of 20 and 45 in one
class, and to exempt the ministers of relig
r ion from the necessity of bearing arms.
The second and third of these amendments
we would advocate. The first we would
oppose. The Government must be careful
' to maintain its acceptability with the pee
h plc. too numerous and too heavy
must not be laid upon them.
We are so " old-fogyish " that if the mat
, ter were left to us we would return, in part,
to the old system; that is, we would call
for volunteers, in companies tad regiments,
for a year, or more, as they might choose;
we would increase the regular army by en
listments; and we would DRAFT men for
vine months, to make up, fully, all defi
ciencies. And we would repeat the draft
in time to have the new men brigaded and
ready for active service, in due season.
This system would be far more effective
than the present, and it would cost but
little more. It would more equally distrib
ute the burdens of the service; it - would be
much more republican, and far more con
tributive to the permanent interests of the
country. For a year's service, many would
volunteer ; in the regular army most of
those who now hire as - substitutes, would.
enlist; and a nine months draft the coun
try would endure. Thus we could have an
army in the field, by the arrival of the
Spring season, which, under proper manage
ment, would advance steadily, into rebel
dom, and give us a rational prospect of vic
tory and peace.
The Sentiment of Congrees-
men ova. the War.
The nation will look with intense anx
iety upon every development of sentiment
in Congress, in reference to the prosecu
tion of the war; the means, energy, aim;
and desired termination. We cannot prom
ise to put our readers in possession of all
the varying indications; but will try to
lay before them prominent facts and occur
rences.
On Monday, 14th, Mr. Wood, of New-
York, offered a resolution to the House, to
send _Commissioners to Richmond with
peace propositions. It was instantly laid
on the table by a vote of 98 to 59.
On Wednesday, 18th, Mr. Rollins, Of
Missouri, submitted the following
Resolved, That, prompted by a just pa
triotism, we are in favor of an earnest and
successful prosecution of the war, and that
we will give a warm and hearty support to
all those measures which will be most ef
fective in speedily overcoming the rebellion
and in securing a restoration of peace, and
which may not substantially infringe the
Constitution and tend to subvert the true
theory and character of the Oovernment;
and we hereby reiterate that the present
deplorable civil war has been forged upon
the country by the diatinionists in revolt
against the constitutional government; that
in the progress of the war Congress, ban
ishing all feelings of mere passion or re
sentment, will recollect only its duty to the
whole country; that this war is not waged
on our part in any spirit of oppression, nor
for any purpose of conquest or subjugation,
nor for the purpose of overthrowing or in
terfering with the rights or established in
stitutions of those States, but to defend
and maintain the supremacy of :the
and to preserve its honor with all
the dignity, equality and rights of the sev
eral States unimpared ; that as soon as
these objects .are accomplished, the war ,
ought to cease.
A motion was made to lay this also on
the table, which was disagreed to—Yeas
52, Nays 115, This holds the matter for
discussion ; and the large majority refusing
to lay it aside, indicates that it may be en
tertained with favor.
OD Thursday, lith, Mr. Smith, of Ken
tucky, submitted a series of resolutions, of
which the following is the first, viz.:
I?esolved, That as, our country and the
very existence of the best Government ever
instituted by man, is imperilled by the
most causeless and wicked rebellion that
the world has ever seen, and believing as
we do that the only hope of saving the
country and preserving this Government
is by the power of the sword, we are for
the most vigorous
.prosecution of the war
until the Constitution and laws shall'be en
forced and obeyed in all parts of the United
States, and to that end we oppose any ar
mistice, or intervention, or mediation, or
proposition for peace from any quarter so
long as there shall be found a rebel in arms
against the Government; and we ignore all
party names, lines and ism* and recog
nize but two parties in this war—patriots
and traitors.
Mr. Cravan -moved to lay the resolution
on the table, which was disagreed to, 60
against 100.
The above resolution was then agreed to
by a vote of 93 Yeas to 64 Nays
A vote was then taken on Mr. Smith's
next resolution; which was as follows :
Resolved, That we hold it to be the duty
of Congress to pass all necessary bilis to
supply men and money, and the duty of
the people to render every aid in their pow
er 'to the constituted authorities of the
Government in crusting out the rebellion.
Thin resolution was agreed to by 152
yeas, only one vote against it viz.,Benja
min G. Harris, of Maryland.
The last resolution in the series read as
follows:
Resettled, That our thanks are tendered
to our soldiers in the field for their gallan
try in defendinc , and - upholding the,flag of
the Union, and defending the great prinei
ples_dear to every American patriot.
The resolution was agreed to—Yeas 166.
Harris, of Maryland, was the only one vo
ting in the negative.
From this action it appears that nearly
three-fifths of the House are opposed to the
making of any overtures to the rebels,
while they are in arms; that more than
three-fifths are opposed to fg any interfere
ence with the rights or established institu
tions of the States;" 'and that all but one
man are in favor of supplying the Govern
ment with the means of " crushing out the
rebellion."
From these indications it may -be hoped
that neither radicalism on the one side, nor
a factious opposition on the other, will se
riously embarrass the Government in its
great work of putting down rebellion and
establishing a righteous, peace.
A Southern Thought on Re-
construction.
The Hen. T. Buller King, of. Georgia,
a theoretical Secessionist, and an ardent
supporter of so-called Southern rights;
seems to have some thoughts less nn•
reasonable than many of his brethren. In
a letter written in June last, and recently
published, we find these expressions :
I( War must end in peace; and sooner or
later both parties must agree to terms upon
which they will lay aside their arms. The
events of the
,past two years should be
sufficient to convince every reasonable man,
both North and South, that it is impossible
for the. Federal. Government to subjugate
our people; and statesmen of the South
cannot fail to perceive that the Federal
Government cannot abandon the war, ex
cept on a restoration of the Union, with
out danger of a further dismemberment of
the nation. '
" If the people of the North would now
concede, our rights, and the Federal Gov
ernment secure them to us, the danger
with which we were threatened by rernain.
ing in the Union, and the objection we had
to it, would, be removed, and we might with
honor and advantage -return to it.
41 The Federal Government has proceeded
so far with tha war that these are the only
terms of peace to which we could reasona
bly expect it to agree; and I regretle say
that I have no expectation •that such terms
will be proposed, or would be accepted by
that Government while the Prasidential
chair is occupied by the present Abolition
incumbent. But if, fortunately, during
his administration, or within a reasonable
time afterward, such terms °should be
offered, I am free to say that I should pre-
fer their acceptance by our people to the
continuance of =the war; which must result
in the desolation of our country; and the
ruin of both North and South. A peace
on such terms Would be eminently honora
ble to both 'parties—neither could claim
the victory—while the strength and valor
each has exhibited would command the
respect and admiration of the other.
" To this extent I am a ' reconstruction
let.' But it must,not be understood that I.
would prefer reconstruction and • peace on
the terms indicated, to a speedy peace
recognizing our independen ce—if that were
possible; nor must it be, understood that I.
doubt our ability to achieve our indepen
dence if the conflict is continued. But I
believe it would be better for ourselves, for
our posterity, and for mankind, that we
should accept peace with our rights se
cured within the Union, than to continue
the war many years, giving oceans of
blood, millions of treasure, and 'ruining
our country, for independence."
This is the first intimation we have seen,
from high 'authority, that anything but su
re* independence could be tolerated by
the South.
Mr. KING now asks for rights and secu
rity. The people of the South were never
denied their "rights." This has• been
abundantly acknowledged by Mr. STE.
PHENS, and others of their statesmen.
And for "security"_ they were offered a
restoration of the 36° 30' coMpronlise, and
an amendment to the Constitution. Their
rights as States, they still might have; and
also their individual rights, except as
affetted,by rebellion. The "security" we
rather think it' would be vain to ask for
now. They would have for security the
Constitution, and the U. S. 'Courts, •and
their share in the making of the laws.
This is the security that the people of" the
North have; and they are satisfied. All
that is needed on the part of the South is,
that they lay down their_ arms, Vi and retnrn
to their ?peaceful duties. The President,
magnanimously tenders pardon in advance,
to all except a few of the leaders. 'A truce
and treaty they need not ask. Submission
to the North, is not demanded. Submis
sion to tire 'laws is the duty.every' man,
PRESBYTERIAN BANNER.---WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1863.
North and South. We ask no superiority
for the North ; no dishonor on the part of
the South; no distinction of rights. What
we claim for ourselves, we accord to them—
obedience and responsibility.
Congress.
Congress adjourned on the 23d of De
cember till the sth of January; thus keep
ing up the holiday system. There may be
some benefit in this. The members having
been three weeks together, to compare
views and propose measures, retire for two
weeks, in which they may See many of their
constituents, and read the comments of the
newspapers, and thus assemble min better
prepared to deliberate, and vote, and give.
the force of law to public opinion.
PRESBYTERIAL NOTICES.
The PRESBYTERY, OF BLAIRSYILLE will
meet at New Alexandria, on the Second Tuesday
of January, at 2 o'clock P. M.
JAMES DAVIS, Stated Clerk.
The PRESBYTERY OF STEUBENVILLE will
meet, according to adjournment, in Uricksville,
on the Second Tuesday of January, at 10 o'clock
A. M. ROBERT HERRON, Stated Clerk.
The PRESBYTERY OP BEAVER will meet in
New Castle, on. the Second Tuesday of January
next, at, 2 o'clock P. M. :
D. C. REED, Stated Clerk.
The PRESBYTERY OF ST,' CLAIRSVILLE
will meet 'in Martinsville, on the Second Thesday
of January, 1864, at 11 o'clock iL M. -
J. B. GRAHAM, Stated Clerk.
Carry's 'Normal Institute:
The next session of this highly prosperous In
stitution opens on Monday, the 4th of January,
1864. The regular course of study, which is
arranged with special reference to the require
ments of the School Law, embraces a critical
study of all the branches required on the Pro
fessional Certificate., Persons entering now, can
complete a course before the Summer examina
tion. Over three hundred pupils have attended
this Institution during the year just closing.
Terms, in , advance, for four months, $2O. •
Pittsburgh Market.
WEDITESDAY, Dee. BD, 1863.
APPLES—S2.2k42.7S pq bbl. , . • • .
BEANS—Prime White, 8270 per bushel.
BACON—Shoulders. 7e.; Sides, Mc.; Plain Hama,
Sugar Cured do.. 14015 e.
BROOMS--Ornireon.Bl.6o: fumy, 2.60(418.00.
BUTTER—OhoIce Fresh, from store, 25028 c.
OffEESE—Western Reserve, 18ji@l4c. it lb. Hamburg,
15e.
CRANBERRIES--$l 4 00 per bbl.
DRIED FRUlT—Apples, $1.76 it bushel. Peaches, $3.50
sit bus.
"BATHERS—Prime Western, 50e. TO lb.
FEED—Shorts, $1.35 IA cwt.; Middlings, 1.80. •
EOOS-,-25c. per dozen.
FLOUR--Extra, 86.00 ; Extra, Family, $7.0007.85.
GRAlN—Wheat: Red, SLAT; White, 1.4501147. Corn,
shelled, 51.3041.86. Rye, $1.40. Oats, 80@85e. , per bush.
Barley. E 1.350 1 .50. • •
GROORREGG—Coffee: Good .Rio, 38@3T0. Saw, 143
@lsc. Notaloes,6so.
;sft.cial g,oticts.
BROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES.
"/hare never changed my 'Mind respeotilig them frail.
th% Ara, excepting to think yet better of that which /began
thinkingwal of." RSV. Rainer WARM REzOBSR.
"The Troches are a staff of life to me."
PRO,. EDWARD Noa,•,
Press namilton College; Clinton, tr. V.
" For Throat troubles they are a specific."
N. P. WILLIS.
"Too favorably known to need commendation."
Hox. CHARLES PHELPS,
Preet Maas. Senate.
" Contain no opium, nor anything injunious."
' - Dn. A. A. HATES, Chemist, Boston.
An,eiegant combination for cssighs."
be. G. F...l3tarzom, Boston.
" I recommend their use to Public Speiskers.".
REV. E. 11. CHAPIN.
"Yost salutary relief in ItiSMehitis."
Rev. S. Smonaro, Morristown, O.
leery beneficial where suffering from Cokts." .
Itev. S. J. P. AnneasoN, dt. Louie.
Aintost instant relief in the distressing Labor of breath.
flu peculiar toAstiona."
Rev. A. G. Boatzierote Wew-York.
•"They ham Mated my ease - exactZy, retieroitw my thrbat
so that I could sing with case." T. Dtromunot, •
Chorister French Parish Church, Montreal.
As there are imitations, be sure to ontAn! - the genuine.
dec2B-1m
DENTISTRY.—DR. C. Srrat, No. 246 Penn
Street, attends to all branches of the Dental profession.
• in 18.17
.
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. .
—Don't' fail to proenre MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
STEVE FOR CHILDRIN TEETHING, •
This valuable preparation is the prescription Of one of the
most experienced • and skilful Nurses in New-England, and
has been used with never-failing _success taTHOUSANDS
OF OASES. •
It not only relieves the child. from pain, bat invigorates
the etonukch and bowels, corrects acidity, and gives tone' and
energy to the whole Intern. It will almost instantly relieve
ORIEING IN THE BOWELS END WIND Como, and overcome Con
vulsions, which, if not speedily remedied ,, end in death. We
believe it the Beat and Surest Remedy in the World, in all
cases of DIEENTZET and Dmimina rif Mous, Whether
arising froin Teething or from any other dime.
Full dlrectione for using will accompany each bottle.
None gamine unless the fiaasimile of OURTIE a-PERKINS,
New-York; is Ms the onteide wrapper. by all Medicine
Dealers.
PRINCIPAL Orrica-48 DET STILKET, NEW4OIII.
Mr Prism only 25 Cents per Bottle.,. -ntartay
..
In West Newton on Tuesday morning the 22d
inst., at, the residence of the bride, by Rev.
B. M'Kee, Mr. JONATHAN MERRITT, of South
Huatingdon Tp., Westmoreland Co., Pa.,,to Mrs.
OMR AN.
At Shade Gap, Huntingdon County, P, a, on
Wednesday evening, December 23d, by Rev. G.
Van Artedalen, Dr. Joni; G. FREED, of Hunt
ingdon, to Miss MART, daughter of Col. A. Hol
liday; of the former place.
On the 17th inst., by ReV. Ross Stevenson,
JRREINIAR SPLATTER tO JULIA ANN IRVIN, both of
Ligonier, Pa.
On the 16th inst., by Rev. Wm: H. Dinsmere,
Mr. Strum K. SAMPLE, of, Allegheny County, to
Miss MAGOXE A. EWALT, of Silver Spring, Cron
berland County, Pa.
December 22d.,,at the residence, of, the. bride's
father, by Rev. N. H. G. Fife, Mr. joax FRIS
BEE to Miss KATE la. HERBERT, "all of 'Columns
,.
viße, Pa:
On October 15th, by Rev. William Hanna, Mr.
Amos ,CLurrnn to Miss MART, MILLBE, a tiOth of
Green County, Pa. On November 19th, Mr.
HENRY VANKIEN to Miss JANE MCLANE, both of
Waihington County, Ps. Qn November 26th,
Mr. H. C. Bruns, of Washington County, Pa.,
to Miss ANN M. CARL, Of Green County, Pa.
On the 21st of December, in the Presbyterian
church, by Rev. 8. M. Templeton,, Mr. Jomr
WICINSTILY to Miss MART HALE, all of Delavan,
Illinois. .
December 16th, in Cincinnati, at . the residence
of the bride's father, by Rev. William Annan,
Rev. John E. ANNAN, pastor of the First Pres
byterian church, Cincinnati, to Millt3 LIBBIS D.
Commarsow. December 17th, in Cincinnati,
- Capt. •T'uomAs Con, Jr., of the lst Kentiniky
Volunteers, to Miss F. M. Niortons, of AM-
R* Ohio.
On Thursday morning, December 17th; at the
residence of the bride's parents ' Elizabeth Tp.,
by
Rev. B. M. 'Kerr, Mr., S. W. Vesicular, of
Elizabeth Borough, to Miss Fnorussos E., eldest
daughter of John Powers,Esq. Same day; in
the afternoon, at the resience of Janies Pang
burn, Esq., of Eliiabeth Township, Mr. R. T.
Luz, of Westmoreland County, to Miss ELLEN
_ .
FINDLEY.
At the " American House," Brookville, Octo
ber 27th, by Rev. J: Truesdale, WiLmiam
COWAN tolpirs; REBA= BiILTON, allofjefferson
December Bth, by Rev. Wm. F.,Morgan, Mr.
ABIURAM W. BLEAXN6i, of Pbun Creek, to Mies
OATH/MINE A. BLIA.KNIT, of Adams County, Pa,
J' hituarg.
[Announcements, Gratis; 'Additional' Remarks, Six
Vents a-Line, Nine-Words being a Line], - •
DlED—Near Elderton, Armstrong County, Pa.,
Pa., December 13th,' - um, SAMUEL HARE, eon
of John and Mary Shannon, eked 12 years, 1
month, and 4 days.
DlED—November 25th, 1863, at the house of
Mr. David Duncan, inlhe village of Florence,
Mrs. REBECCA WALLACE, aged about 76
years.
DIED—In Elizabeth Tp., Allegheny County,
Pa., December 2104 1868, Mr. ,TOHLEDMUND
SON, in the 77th year of his age.
DlED—December 7tll, at Zion, Centre County,
Pa., B. ALICE RODISAN, aged 15 yearn.
DIED—At his residence. in Hollidayikurg,
Pa., Of pneumonia, on 'the 17th last, LEWIS H.
WILLIAMS, Elk., aged 58 years.
DIED—At hie residence, in Allegheny Tp.,
Blair County, Pa., on Tuesday, the loth inst.,
Mr. JOHN WALKER, in the 71st year of his age.
.DIED -L-In Scotch Valley, Blair Connty, Pa.,
on the 19th inst., Mr. JOHN B. RIDD4B, aged
76 years
Mr. Riddle was a Pennsylvanian by birth. He
Settled in Scotch Valley early in 4 life, and devoted
himself to the business of farming, in which `he
was Very successful. He was in example 'of
industry, eminent for kindness,' and one of the
best of. citizens. He raised a large family, sons
and daughters, walking in their father's foot
steps, and partaking largely of his spirit.
Mr. Riddle embraced the Saviour in the morn
ing of his days, and, duly signed the, covenant in
the sacramental service: His profession was
maintained with great consistency. Many, year's
ago he was'chosen a Ruling Rider in the church
of Frankstown—now Hollidaysburg—where he
served till he fell asleep in Jesus. His words to
his pastor were: "I can cheerfully say, I know
whom I have believed."
DIED—On the 16th of October, 1861, of ty
phoid fever, in the United States Hospital at
Halliopolis, Ohio, WILLIAM A. COULTER, in
the 20th year of his age.
He enlisted in the United States service in Co.
A, sth Reg't O. V., on the 12th day of April,
1861; and after the fatiguesand trials and fight
lugs in Western Virginia, for the first six months
of this dreadful war—having been in many'skir
mishes, and in the hand-to-hand fight at .Cross
Lanes—he sickened and died without a wound:
DIED—on the - 21U day of July, 1868, in
the U. S. Hospital at Nashville, Tenn., of chronic
diarrhea, of which he suffered for over six
months, JAMES CALVIN COULTER, in the 27th
year of his age. .
He left an affectionate wife and two - little chil
dren to mourn the loss of an affectionate hus
band and a kind father.' He enlisted on 'the 12th
day of August, 1862, in Co. A, 105th Reg't 0.
V., and went immediately to Kentucky; and
after passing through the figktings in that State
in 1862, and taking a very active part in the bat
tle of Perrysville, he went with his regiment to
Tennessee. He was taken prisoner by John
Morgan, and by him paroled and sent back to
the army of Roseorans,ao.a lay at Murfreesboro'
until the army started for Chattanooga. Being
unwilling to be left behind, he started with his
Comps.ny„but gave out the2,first, day, and was
brought back to Murfreesboro'; and taken from
there, about the first of
,Jidy, to the General
Hospital in Nashville, where - he died, He sleeps
In peace, and, we hope, waiting for a blessed
resurrection.
Both the above soldiers were sops of Rev
James Coulter.
DIED---In Blairsville, Pa, November 29th,
AIM. SUSAN STERLING, in. the 85th year of
her age. ' •
A mothero in Israel has been called away,
whose absence will be deeply felt, not only' in
the large,circle of her own family, but by; any
more who have shared her ministries o"f kindness,
especially in, times of affliction and sorrow. "A
Father of the fatherleas, and a Judge of 'the
widows, is God in his holy habitation." Seldom
has this truth received a more striking vindica
tion than in hercase, and thdt of the large fata
lly of dependent children whom she reared in
respectability and piety. But her work is done,
and she is gone to her reward. She'retired to
rest on Saturday night, in
was
health, and on
Sabbath morning she was found• sleeping the
peaceful sleep of death ; her spirit had already
joined the General Assembly and Churek of the
first born ix heaven. ' . -
DIED-November 27th, of diptheria, in the
20th year of her age,Miss LIVINIA. I„-daugh
ter of James and ancy- Moore, near Cumber
land, Ohio -
Sweet one! she plumed her wings in Yonthful
loveliness to join the angels above. Few girls
were more amiable or more beloved' than this
child of the covenant. She was quick in her
disposition—sashed like a spark, but like a
spark went out ; at once confessed her ,fault.
Noble trait! A few years ago she learned the
Catechism, :; for which she received a beautiful
Bible from her pastor, which she.loved. Soon
she. was brought. into •the fold of her dear Re
deemer, and when he called for her,: she had on
the garment of righ,temumess, and was ready.
She bade her weeping parents and friends adieu,
and went to her glorious imniortality, there to
sing with the redeemed in heaven. Parents,
shed`not a tear for thy darling. She has gone
to that bright sphere where all is joy and bliss.
The Saviour. called her in sweet accents of love.
And when she' neared the strand Where Jordan
rolls before,
High were , the dashing waves, but still she
wafted o'er.
Safely she's gained the land-mark—far off - dis-
taut shore )
;.
To you she whispers back, !, I'm hpreo,,cl weep
no more." •
Is there no one to comfort, the doting parents
cry,
As we are forma to sever—a loved one oallmi to
die ?
Is there no balm our woundi to heal, if hO'pe's
fount be dry ? ,
. , •
In accents meet it falls—the Saviour Bays,
" 'T is I." ,
FANNIE CipLPMA2I DUISCAN.
DlED—November 14th, 1868, in the ii4ih year
of her age, Mrs; MARY 'wife of 'Mr. Daniel
P., George, and a member of the Tresbyterian
church' of Albany, Illinois. • „
:.:,She leaves ii:devoted husband and sii children
--one an infant but few weeks old—to mourn
the deep bereavement of_her: untimely - death.
- In' the life and 'disth of this good woman, -Di
vine grace was ',magnified in a= most precious
manner, and tberefortireention ought to be made
- Mrs. George was a daughter of that' devoted
saint if God, elder David Mitchell, the father of,
the' Presbyterian church of Albany.' She was `a'
child of the covenant, baptized in infancy,' and
religiously educated. And hence, as we might,
have expected, she Made a profession of religion*
yeutb,' connecting herself with the l
church in I hir eisteeith or seventeenth ' year.'
Her Christian life was eminent in humility, con
sistency, and holiness. She became the mother
of a large family, and had to struggle with pov
erty and ill-health sometimes; and yet hers may
be said to have been a really happy life, such
was her lively faith in the wisdom and goodness
of God, her willing resignation, and habitual
cheerfulness. She really and truly " walked
by faith."
Her disease was rapid consumption: and
though she had a desire to live for the sake of
her beloved husband and dependent children,
yet in the near prospect of death, she manifested
the serenest peace, the most unclouded hope, and
the completest victory over the last great enemy.
Her death, in all its circumstances, illustrated
most strikingly, and, I might say, astonishingly,
the sustaining, Consoling, and sanctifying power
of our Italy religion. Grace made her life beau
tiful, and it made her death even more beautiful.
Much of her ,concern in her last hours was for
her children, - enjoining upon her husband to
carefully and religiously brinA them up, so that
they might all meet in heaven at last... She
warned her sister and friends to live near to
Christ, and have constant preparation for death.
Her last words, spoken audibly and joyfully,
were good Stephen's: " Lord Jesus, receive my
spirit ;" and she passed "through the gates into
city," and reigns a queen unto' God -'forever.
0 I let tray death be like hers. A. H. L.
•
DlED—Near London, Mercer County, .Pa„
December Bth, 1863, HARRIET D. W., wife of
Mr. 'A.' Seat Black, aged 31 years, 7 months,.
and'9 diys.
The deceased was a woman of tender sensi
bilities, of correct deportment; " and of real
worth. She was possessed of a lovely disposi
tion, sprightly conversational powers, and a
warm, generous, affectionate, sand sympathizing
nature. She lovediterhome, and endeavored to
make it pleasant, cheerful and attractive. She
was a gentle, kind and conscientious mother, ,a
confiding, attentive, loving wife, and an excel
lent neighbor.
In 1857, during the ministry of rather
son, she united with the church. No known
inconsistency maned her profession of religion.
Her Christian character was above reproach.
Christian duties were performed. She loved the
house of God. The worship of the Most High
was her delight. Her piety was unobtrusive, but
deep and sincere.
For months before her departure she suffered
much; oftentimes intensely. Yet she, bore all
with Christian fortitude and resignation.
During the first part 'of her illness, she was
tormented with gloomy doubts. Clouds came
between her and her Saviour. But after several
days, they were dispersed by the Sun of right..
euteness. Her faith now became strong. She
could -trust all to Christ. She enjoyed peace.
And as her sickness progressed, her confidence
in Jesus increased, and . the blessed Redeemer
became more precious to her,
At death's appreach, she feared not. To her,
the king had been spoiled of his terrors by her
Saviour.
`Jesus and heaven were favorite themes with
her, both for contemplation and conversation.
Shortly before. she .died, she talked sweetly,
calmly and joyously on these subjects to her
pastor. Among other things, she remarked :
"Jesus seems like a oompanion to me ;" I
have seen hiin in two prominent aspects—in his
kindness, and, in his love."
In the -final. conflict, ehe triuMphed. Jesus
stood by her till .the last. And now there is
every reason to believe that she is at present
among the blood-bought and blood-washed throng
on high, participating in their honors, joys, and
employments.
t . .
DIED—On the 80th of November, from the
effects of diptheria, EMMA, eldest daughter of
Mr. A. B. Hosack, of Maysville, aged 6 years
and 8 months. •
This second bereavement is a severe stroke
upon the fond parents; but their consolation is
atiundent. in addition to all the attractions of
an affectionate, sensible and obedient child,
Enunit was a Christian. Her knOwledge of the
doctrines of the Bible war far in advance of her
years; and she gore most satisfactory evidence
of saving faith. She had a tender conscience.
She thought much of her little brother, who was
taken froth then a few week's before ; hoped he
had gone to heaven but would not speak of
him in presence of her mother, because it made
her weep.
Emma had a _habitual dread of sin; a lively
interest in church and missionary enterprises ;
often said she loved •pa and ma very much, but
she loved God best of all. Her sufferings were
very severe, but she endured with wonderful pa
tience. She believed she would die and go .to
heaven. On one occasion she wondered irhst
great situshe had,committed, that her sufferings
were so great ; but, on reflection, she said many
a one, in Christ, has suffered muclumore, and all
is right. • • t • ,
Little Emma had the true missionary spirit.
She "laid tip in store" for the perishing heathen;
and when the pastor went to iningfe hie synipa
thies with the bereaved parents and'only stn.-
- living child, the weeping mother gave him the
contents of Emma's little purse for the Board of
Foreign. Missions, well knowing that this would,
be her will, if she were living and able to:speak.
"My little children, these things 'write I unto
you, that ye sin not."
DlEDl—Atitiehmond, Jefferion County, Ohio,
November 10th, 1863, Mr. ! JOHN M'O . ILBOOR,
in the 65th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Washington County,
Pa., in the bounds of the congregation. of Pigeon:
Creek. When a. young .man, he removed from
the place ,of his birth and settled in Richmond,
Ohio, where he resided , until the time of his.
death. In:the-Pall of 1825, he united with the.
Two Ridges church, of which-he afterwards be
came a Ruling Elder. , This relation continued
.until in the Fall of 1852, when he• was dismissed,
to assist in the. organization of, a'Presbyterian;
church in'Richmond. At thetime,of the organ
ization of this, church, he was elected and in
stalled a Ruling Elder, and in this capacity he'
served the , church,- with great 'acceptance; until
'the time of his death. • •
' In the death of Air.- M'Gregor,- the community
his lost one Of its heat and MostlighlY-esteemed
citizens; the church, one of its most` exemplary,
and useful members:; 'a widoi has been bereaved
of an , affectionate husband; 'and children, of's
kind and beloved father. ' He was the father of a
'large family of ebildien, seven of whom are'still
liVing—three eons and four daughters—the moat
of 'wham are consistent members of the church.
.
His youngest , son is now pursuing a coarse of
theological study, with a view of entering the
ministry, and,two of his daughters are the wives
of ministers of the.dospel. One is :the wife of
Rev. Wm. A. Davidson, of the Liberty Street
.M. E. -church, Pittsburgh, Pa ;
_and the other,
the ,wife of Rev., J. H. Ste - Wert, of •the North
.Presbyteriari church, Chicago, Ili.
, As a Christian, he 'was humble,meeki benevo
lent, ansi zealous for the glory of God.; ezniaerttly
a man of prayer, a light• to those around, so that
all took - knisirlidge of him ;that he had been
- with Jesus." As , an office-bearewin the house of
God, he was ''" steadfast, unmovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord ;" faithfuHn
Ahe'dischtFge''pf duty`;:and ,hits place in the sane..
insfy'arfd the'prayer...inoeting rarelylirea•vicant.
" sane; Of lite die* near,
looked forward to the solemn hour with , calmness
and 'composure. Whilst in health, he enjoyed
much of God's favor, and the light of his emp
ire-lance; and the good hope which had cheered
kim in'life, brightened as be drew near the Jor
dan, and by the eyd of faith looked beyond its
dark waters, and beheld the glories and blessed
ness of the heavenly Canaan. When asked, by
one who had conversed with him several times
before about his hope of heaven, " how he felt
in view of death which was near at hand ?" he
replied, "AU is well—all is well" And when
the solemn hour came, in answer to the inquiry,
"whether his Saviour was with, him in the valley
of the shadow of death ?" he replied in a whis
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of his love; and soon after passed from earth.
Whilst those who witnessed the solemn scene
felt. that they could say
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