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Ou> Series, Vol. XL.
JULY, 1863.
Net Series. Vol. II.— No. 2.
MINUTES
OF THE FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA, AT ITS MEETING IN XENIA, OHIO, MAY
27th, 1863.
( Second United Presbyterian Church. Xenia. Ohio. \ Wednesday. May 21th. 1863. 2 o'clock, P. M.
The Fifth General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America convened at the above time and place; and, after a sermon from the moderator, Dr. Cooper, from llev. ii. 25, " But that which ye have already, hold fast till I come," — was by him constituted with prayer.
The following is the Roll made out by the clerk from the credentials of the commissioners to this Fifth General Assembly:
SYNOD OF NEW YORK.
PRESBYTERY OF ALBANY.
MIXI8TEK9. BCUNO ELSIES.
P. Bullions, D. D.» William Walker.
PRESBYTERY OT ARGYLE.
J. C. Forsythe. William Lendrum,
G. M. Hall, William Foster,*
Thomas Lawrence, Zenas Robinson.*
PRESBYTERY OF PHILADELPHIA.
PRESBYTERY OF BOSTON.
J. P. Robb. Alex. Richmond.*
PRESBYTERY OF C.\LEDONIA.
John Van Eaton, T. J. McArthnr, D. McLaren, D. D., Robert Bell.
PRESBYTERY OF DELAWARE.
Joseph Thyne, John George,*
J. B. Lee, Robert Spence.
FIRST PHESBYIERY OF NEW YORK.
J. A. McGill, . James McGay, J«mes Thompson, Robert Harper.
SECOND PRESBYTERY OF NEW YORK.
David Donnan, Thomas Atchison,
D. J. Pattersoit, David Douglass.*
James Crowe, T. H. Hanna,
S. C. Huey,
Wm. M. McKnight.
PRESBYTERY OF STAMFORD.
Duncan Ferguson.*
John Gillespie,
PRESBYTERY OF VERMONT.
None.
PRESBYTERY OF ST. LAWRENCE.
John Harper. . FIRST SYNOD OF THE WEST.
PRESBYTERY OF ALLEGHBNY.
J. T. Pressly, D. D., Charles Arbuthnot, Charles A. Dickey, James Frazier,* J. G. Barnes, M. T. Kennedy.*
PRESBYTERY OF BUTLER.
W. H. Jamieson, Thomas Balph,
W. R. Hutchison, R. M. Patterson,
Eobert McNair, Edward McElree.
PRESBYTERY OF CLEVELAND.
G. K. Ormond, R. S. Murray.
PRESBYTERY OF DETROIT.
J. P. Scott, Jonathan Todd.*
* Those marked * were not present. VOL. XL. — II. — 5
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PRESBTTERT OF LAKES.
Thomfts Love, T H. Davidson,*
J. A. Collin-, J. M. Adams.*
PRESBTTERT OF MERCER.
G. C. Vincent, James Mitchell.
Cyrus Cummins, A. J. Burgess, John Armstrong, Isaac McFarland.
SYNOD OF riTTSBDRGH.
PRESBTTERT OF BIG SPRING.
T. F. Baird, William Scouller,
F. McBurney, W. Cummins.
PRESBTTERT OF CQARTIERS.
J. W. Baine, J. P. Welch,*
D. S. Littell, Wm. McMillen.
PRESBTTERT OF CONEMAUGH.
John Todd, I. L. Millen,
J. C. Telford, Robert Hopkins.*
PRESBTTERT OF FRANKFORT.
Josiah Thompson, Robert McLaren, J. C. Campbell, James Archer.
PRESBYTERY OF MONONGAHELA.
D. R. Kerr, D. D., Samuel George, John G. Brown, Joseph Campbell,
W. H. Andrew, Graham Scott.*
PRESBTTERT OF WESTMORELAND.
J. Scroggs, D. D., Thomas Fergus, James Kelso, James J. Larimer.
SYNOD OF OHIO.
PRESBYTERY OF MUSKINGUM.
James Duncan, Robert Thompson,
James White, James Smith,
J. H. Buchanan, John Grier.
PRESBTTERT OF MANSFIELD.
J. Y. Ashenhust, Richard Ritchie, S. M. Hutchison, Benjnmin Wallace.*
PRESBTTERT OF STEUBENVILLE.
M. Jamieson, H. Peacock,
David Hervey, Peter Donaldson.
PRESBTTERT OF WHEELING.
J. B. Johnston, Thomas Sweeney,
H. Park, J. Haverfield *
SECOND SYNOD OF THE WEST.
PRESBYTERY OF CniLLICOTHE.
Andrew Ritchie, R. Collier, David McDill,
A. D. Kirkpatrick.
PRESBYTERY OF INDIANA.
A. Heron,D. D., W.Patterson, J. R. Walker, A. F. Martin.
PRESBTTERT OE MICHIGAN.
J. P. Wright, J. Orr,
Thomas Callahan, A. Fulton.
FIRST PRESBYTERY OF OHIO.
J. S. Robertson, Hugh McDill, W. C. McCune, John Simpson,
Joseph McHatton, T. C. Reid.
PRESBTTERT OF SIDNEY.
T. H. Dysart, James Baine,
Jackson Dufif, David Mitchell.
PRESBYTERY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA.
J. L. Craig, R. Spencer, Jr.,
J. T. Torrence, Elijah Coulter.
PRESBYTERY OF XENIA.
J. Clokey, D. D., J. B. Caruthers,
T. Beveridge, D. D., D. M. Kyle,
H. McHatton, John Williamson.
SYNOD OF ILLINOIS.
PRESBYTERY OF BLOOMINGTON.
John M. Gordon, James Piperj W. R. Erskine, A. H. Hanley.*
PRESBYTERY OF CHICAGO.
W. C. Jackson, Andrew Beveridge,
W. T. Moffet, J. T. Sanders.*
PRESBYTERY OF KANSAS.
T. D. Davis, Alex. McGahey.*
PRESBYTERY OF MONMOUTH.
Alex. Young, D. D., James Findley,
J. H. Nash. Robert Ross,* W. M. Graham,*
Robert Caldwell, H. H. Oliver, Andrew Jlekemaon.
PRESBYTERY OF ST. LOUIS.
J. F. Stewart, James Hawthorn,*
William Wright, James Taylor.*
SYNOD OF IOWA.
PRESBYTERY OF DES MOINES.
T. P. Dysart.
PRESBYTERY OF KEOKUK.
James Brown, D. D., AV. B. Carruthers, J. P. Chambers, John Ronalds.
PRESBYTERY OF LE CLAIRE.
S. S. Ralston, S. Coburn,*
S. M. Kier, W. R. Gibson.*
PRESBTTERT OF OREGON.
None. ■
PRESBYTERY OF SEALKOTE.
None.
PRESBYTERY OF EGYPT.
James Barnett, D. D.
The principal clerk being absent, E,. D. Harper was elected clerk, ^ro tempore.
The Assembly proceeded to the election of a moderator. Dr. Young was elected.
* Those marked * were not present.
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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Assembly resolved to meet this evening at 7 J P. M., for prayer and cont'ereiice.
It was resolved that the hours of meeting for the Assembly shall be 9 o'clock, A. M., and 2 o'clock, 1*. M.; and of adjournment 12 o'clock, M., and 5 o'clock, P. M.
The Assembly adjourned to meet to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Closed with prayer by Kev. J. B. Johnston.
Thursday mornmg. 9 o'clock.
The Assembly met. Opened with prayer by the moderator. The Roll was called, and the members generally present. The minutes of the last session were read and approved.
The Assembly proceeded to the election by ballot of a Stated Clerk for four years. Ilev. Joseph T. Cooper was elected.
Rev. Robert D. Harper, D. D., was viva voce unanimously elected Assis- tant Clerk for one year.
The Assembly proceeded to the election of a Secretary for the Board of Home Missions for four years. Rev. R. D. Harper, D. D., was by ballot elected.
The Board of Home Missions made a report, which was on motion accepted, and referred to the Committee to be appointed on the Board of Home Mis- sions.
The reports of the Presbyteries of Le Claire, Oregon. Butler, Boston. St. Louis, Philadelphia, Allegheny, and Cleveland, were read. Closed with prayer by Professor Vincent.
Thursday., 2 o clock, P. M.
The Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Dr. Clokey. The calling of the roll was, on motion, dispensed with. The minutes of the last session were read and approved.
Continued the reading of the reports of Presbyteries. Those of the Pres- byteries of Detroit. Second New York: Caledonia. St. Lawrence, Steuben- ville, Monmouth, Conemaugh, Indiana, Muskingum, Vermont, Kansas. West- moreland, Wheeling, Stamford, Mansfield, Delaware. Chicago, First New York, Michigan, Keokuk. The Lakes, Bloomington. Des Moines, Chillicothe, Southern Indiana, Chartiers, Monongahela, Sydney, and Egypt, were read.
The Moderator nominated, and the Assembly confirmed the following Standing Committees, viz.:
Committee on Bills and Overtures. — John T. Pressly, D. D., James Bar- nett, D. D., Jos. Scroggs, D. D., Josiah Thompson, ministers; A. D. Kirk- patrick, J. B. Crothers. Hugh Macdill, elders.
Judicial Committee. — Thomas Beveridge, D. D.. Donald M'Laren, D. D., J. B. Johnston. Jackson Duff. Cyrus Cummins, ministers; T. C. Reid, Wm. Lendrum, Isaac M'Farland, elders.
Committee on Correspondence. — David R. Kerr. D. D.. J. B. Lee. W. C. Jackson, ministers; Robert Caldwell, Andrew Beveridge. elders.
Committee on Narrative and State of Religion. — James Duncan. J. Y. Ashenhust, John Ofillespie. ministers; H. H. Oliver. John Reynolds, elders.
Committee on Devotional E.xercises. — H. M'Hatton, James Thompson, J. P. Robb, ministers; James Frazier, Peter Donaldson, elders.
Committee on Finance. — John Van Eaton, J. G. Brown, ministers; S. C. Huey, W. M. M'Knight. James Findley. elders.
Committee on Board of Foreign Missions. — Joseph Clokey, D. D., James Brown, D. D.. J. P. Scott, ministers; Wm. Scoullcr. Samuel George, elders.
Committee on Board of Home Missions. — J. L. Craig, J. G. Brown, J. A. M'Gill, ministers; James J. Larimer, I. L. Millen, elders.
Committee on Board of Publication. — W. H. Andrew, T. F. Baird. John Todd, ministers; James M'Gay, James Baine, elders.
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Committee on Board of Education. — G. C. Vincent, Gr. K. Ormond, J. C. Campbell, ministers; Charles Arbuthnot, R. Ritcbie, elders.
Committee on Board of Church Extension. — David Macdill, James Crowe, S. S. Ralston, ministers; James Mitcbell, Joseph Campbell, elders.
Committee on Systematic Beneficence. — Andrew Ritchie, J. R. Walker, J. H. Buchanan, ministers; R. Spencer. Jr., John Williamson, elders.
Committee on Statistics. — J. P. Wright, W. C. M'Cune, H. Parks, minis- ters; David Hervey, Andrew Mekemson, elders.
Closed with prayer by Dr. Brown.
Friday^ 9 o^loclc, A. M.
Assembly met. Opened with singing by the Assembly, and reading of the Scriptures by the Moderator, and prayer by Dr. Barnett. The minutes of the last session were read.
A communication from the United States Christian Commission was read.
Rev. A. Gr. M'Auley, of Philadelphia, being present as a representative of the Christian Commission, was, on motion of Rev. Drs. Pressly and Clokey, invited to address the Assembly in behalf of the Commission, which he ac- cordingly did.
Dr. J. T. Pressly and Mr. S. C. Huey oflfered the following, which was adopted :
1. Resolved, That the Assembly express its grateful recognition of the Divine agency in raising up the United States Christian Commission, and in directing their operations.
2. Resolved., That this Commission be recommended to the sympathy and co-operation of all the congregations under the care of this Greneral Assem- bly; and that all be invited to aid this association in the prosecution of its beneficent work.
A memorial from certain members of the congregation of Johnstown was read and referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures,
A communication from the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church was read, and, on motion, received. Dr. J. T. Pressly presented, in connexion with this communication, a paper addressed to the Evangelical denominations of Christians throughout the United States by a Committee appointed by a Convention lately held in Pittsburgh, proposing to obtain an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The paper was re- ceived, and, on motion of Dr. Brown and Rev.G. K. Ormond, was referred to a special committee. The following persons were appointed on the commit- tee: James Brown, D, D.; A. Heron, D. D.; Thomas Fergus, Esq.; Joseph Clokey, D. D.; J. T. Pressly, D. D.; Joseph Scroggs, D. D.; Thomas Beve- ridge, D. D.
The reports of the following Presbyteries were read : Argyle, Xenia, Frank- fort, 1st Presbytery of Ohio, Big Spring, and Mercer,
A petition from Grasshopper Falls, for a supply of preaching, was read.
A report of the committee appointed last year to revise the metrical ver- sion of the Psalms, was read.
The report of the Board of Publication was read and referred to the com- mittee on that Board.
The report of the committee appointed last year to examine the Rev. Mr. Wilson's version of the Psalms was read and referred to a special commit- tee, consisting of Dr. Beveridge, Dr. Clokey, Dr. Kerr, S. C. Huey, and Jas. Baine.
A committee was appointed on Credentials — Rev. J. B. Lee, Rev. Thomas Calahan, Rev. J. A. Collins.
A communication signed by th« Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, now holding its sessions in Pecria, Hlinois, certifying to the fact that Rev, R. C, Grundy, D, D., of Cincinnati, and John JD. Thorpe, Esq., of Cincin- nati, were appointed by said General Assembly as corresponding commiS'
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sioners to this Assembly, was read. The paper was, on motion, received and two o'clock, P. M., was appointed by the Aeaembly to hear these dele- gates.
The Moderator appointed as members of the Committee on the Board of Home Missions, the following persons: Kev. J. L. Craig, J. Gr. Brown, J. A. McGill, ministers; James J. Larimer, and I. L. Millen, elders.
Closed with prayer by llev. J. G. Walker.
Friday, 2 o'clock.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Rev. J. C. Campbell. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
The Rev. R. C. Grundy, D. D.. the ministerial delegate from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, was invited to address the Assembly, which he accordingly did, and was responded to by the Moderator. The other delegate being invited to address the Assembly, it was announced that he was not present.
The Committee on Devotional Exercises presented the following, which was adopted, and is as follows :
"The Committee on Devotional Exercises would respectfully report —
" 1st. That the General Assemby meet at half-past eight o'clock, A. M., and spend one-half hour in prayer and conference.
"2d. That a prayer-meeting be held on Monday evening, at a quarter be- fore eight o'clock, Rev. J. H. Peacock presiding.
"3d. That a meeting for prayer and conference on the subject of Home Missions be held on Tuesday evening, at a quarter before 8 o'clock, Dr. Mc- Laren presiding.
''4th. That a meeting be htjld on Wednesday evening, at a quarter before 8 o'clock, for prayer and conference on the State of the Country, Rev. G. C Vincent presiding."
Leave of absence was granted to the special committee in relation to the proposition to obtain an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
The report of the Board of Foreign Missions was read and referred to the Committee on the Board of Foreign Missions.
The report of the Board of Education, together with the report of the Treasurer of said Board, was read and referred to the Committee on the Board of Education.
'J'he report of the Board of Home Missions, and the report of the Treasu- rer of the Home Mission Fund, were read and referred respectively to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions, and to the Committee on Fi- nance.
The report of the Treasurer of the Board of Publication was presented and referred to the Committee on the Board of Publication and the Committee on Finance.
The report of the Treasurer of the Assembly's Fund was presented and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A petition from the congregation of Grasshopper Falls, for a supply of preaching, was referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Mis- sions.
It was resolved that so much of the reports of the Presbyteries as relate to the overtures be referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures — that so much of these reports as relates to the state of religion be referred to the Committee on Narrative and State of Religion — that so much of said reports as relates to the subject of Psalmody be referred to the Committee on Psalm- ody— that so much as refers to systematic beneficence be referred to the Committee on Systematic Beneficence — that so much as refers to the failures of persons to fulfil their appointments be referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions.
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The report of the Presbytery of Egypt was referred to the Committee on the Board of Foreign Missions.
The report of the Presbytery of Oregon was referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions.
The Memorial from the Presbytery of Monmouth in relation to the duty of persons respecting the choice of civil rulers was referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures.
So much of the report of the Presbytery of Boston as relates to the esta- blishment of a mission in California, was referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions.
All papers relating to statistics were referred to the Committee on Statistics.
The Assembly proceeded to appoint Financial Agents for the various Presbyteries. The following persons were appointed:
PEESBTTERIES. FINANCIAL AGENTS.
Albany, Rev. P. Bullions, D. D.
Boston Rev. A. Blaikie.
Caledonia, Rev. John Van Eaton.
Delaware, Rev. J. B. Lee.
First New York,.. Rev. J. A. M'Gill. Second New York, Rev. James T. Wilson.
PRESBYTERIES. FINANCIAL AGENTS.
Bloomington, Rev. J. S. M'Cullough.
Chicago, Rev. W. T. MoflFett.
Kansas, Alex. M'Gahey, Esq.
Indiana, Rev. G. Small.
First Ohio, Rev. J. Y. Scouller.
Michigan, Rev. J. P. Wright.
Philadelphia, Rev. W. W. Barr. I Monongahela, Rev. Dr. Gracey.
Stamford, Rev. John Gillespie. I Mansfield, Rev. J. Y. Ashenhust.
Sidney, Rev. Saml. Wallace.
Vermont Rev. T. Goodwillie.
Southern Indiana, Rev. J. L. Craig.
Xenia, Rev. Dr. Wilson.
St. Louis, Rev. Henry Allen.
Keokuk, Rev. S. F. Vanatta.
Oregon, Rev. S. G. Irvine.
Chartiers Rev. D. S. LitteU.
Cleveland, Rev. S. T. Herron.
Steubenville, Rev. Jos. Andrews.
Butler, Rev. J. A. Clark.
Lake, Rev. H. H. Thompson.
Argyle, Jas. Thompson, Esq.
Allegheny, Rev. C. A. Dickey.
Westmoreland, Rev. James Kelso.
Monmouth, Rev. J. R. M'AUister,
Des Moines, Rev. J. H. Young.
Le Claire, |Rev. R. S. Campbell.
Frankfort, Rev. J. G. Rankin.
Detroit, Rev. J. P. Scott.
Conemaugh, R. C. Taylor, Esq.
AVheeling Rev. J. T. M'Clure.
Chillicothe, Rev. D. MacDill.
Mercer, Rev. B. K. Ormond.
Muskingum, Rev. J. P. Lytle.
The moderator made, and the Assembly confirmed, the following appoint- ments of persons as a Committee on Presbyterial Reports: — Bev. Jas. Thomp- son, J. H. Nash, Thos. Calahan, ministers; and John Simpson and William Walker, elders.
The Committee on Credentials made a report which was received. Pend- ing the discussion of a motion to adopt the report the Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Dr. Heron.
Saturday ^ 9 ocloch^ A.M.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Dr. Clokey. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
A report from the western mission field, signed William Douthett, was referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions.
A petition from George Darling, in reference to the duty of renewing our covenant engagements, was referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures.
Read a communication from J. N. Buchanan, Executor of the estate of T. Dinwiddle, deceased. Said paper was referred to the Committee on Fi- nance.
Read a communication from Isaac X. Laughcad, giving notice of a bequest of $400 to the United Presbyterian Church, to be divided equally between the Boards of the Home and Foreign Missions, and the Board of Education. Said paper was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Resumed the discussion on the motion to adopt the report of the Com- mittee on Credentials. The report was laid on the table.
So much of the Presbyterial Reports as refers to the state of the votes on
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the different overtures that have been before the Presbyteries, was trans- ferred from the Committee on Bills and Overtures, to a special committee. Said special committee consists of llcvs. J. C. Forsythe, J. C. Telford. J). S. Littell, and Messrs. Thos. Fergus, and Robert Bell.
A paper, making application for the supply of pulpits on next Sabbath, was presented, and referred to the Committee on Devotional Exercises.
Dr. Bodgers made some statements relative to the importance and nece.s- sity of procuring a charter for the Board of Publication; whereupon Bevs. W. II. Andrew and Thos. Calahan oflfered the following:
Resolved. That the Board of Publication be and hereby are authorized to proceed in the completion of their organization under the charter now ob- tained, intrusting the perfecting of the charter to the Executive Committee of the Board.
This matter, and the whole subject relative to the chartering of the Boards of the Church, was referred to a select committee of three. The committee consists of James Baine, Esq., S. C. Huey, and Rev. G. M. Hall.
The following resolution was offered by Rev. John Armstrong, and was. on motion, referred to the Committee on Presbyterial Reports:
Whereas, many of the Presbyterial reports are unusually lengthy, and whereas the time of the Assembly has been largely consumed in hearing said reports, and whereas the embodiment of said reports in the printed proceedings of the Assem- bly will unnecessarily increase the expense of publishing the minutes; therefore
Resolved, That Presbyteries be and hereby are directed in future to study bre- vity and precision in the preparation of their reports to the General Assembly.
It was resolved, that when this Assembly adjourn at this session, it shall be to meet on Monday, at 9 o'clock, A. M.
A memorial from the Presbytery of Steubenville, in reference to the freed- men of the South, was referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions.
So much of the reports of the Presbyteries of Philadelphia and Westmore- land as relates to the making of one member of each of the Boards of the Church a corresponding member of the Assembly, was referred to the Com- ir>ittee on Bills and Overtures.
The memorial from the Presbytery of Westmoreland, in relation to a Church register, was referred to the (Committee on the Board of Publication.
So much of the report of the Presbytery of Delaware, and other Presby- teries, as relates to the non-fulfilment of appointments by the itinerants of the Church, was referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions.
The memorial from the Presbyteries of Sydney and Xenia. respecting the Directory of Worship and Book of Discipline, was referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures.
The Committee on Devotional Exercises made a report, which was adopted.
An appeal of the Rev. R. A. Hill, missionary in Northern India, from a decision of the Presbytery of Sealkote, was read, and referred to the Judi- cial Committee.
The following resolution was offered by Rev. Drs. Pressly and Clokey, and was adopted:
Resolved, That the Assembly have been much gratified by the attendance of the Rev. Dr. Grundy, a delegate from the General Assembly of the Pres- byterian Church, (0. S.) — that we have heard with much pleasure, his in- teresting address, and that we express the hope that the fraternal correspond- ence commenced between the two churches, may be long and happily con- tinued.
Adjourned, to meet on Monday, at 9 o'clock, A. M. Closed with prayer by Dr. Grundy.
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June Is^, Monday^ 9 o^ clock, A. M.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by the moderator. Minutes of the last session were read and approved. Read a report from the Board of Trustees of the General Assembly. Said paper was referred to the Commit- tee on Bills and Overtures.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures made the following report on the memorial of the Presbytery of Monmouth, desiring the General Assembly to issue an address relative to the exercise of the elective franchise, which was received and adopted.
On the memorial of the Presbytery of Monmouth the Committee of Overtures respectfully submit the following Report.
The desire of the memorialists is, that the General Assembly would prepare and issue an address to the people under our care, relative to the obligations resting upon us, to exercise the elective franchise in a manner becoming the character of a Christian people. In the good providence of God, we as a people enjoy the dis- tinguished privilege of electing tiiose who are to exercise authority over us. la the Bible we are very distinctly taught what are the qualifications which should be possessed by those who are clothed with authority in the state. And as it is righteousness which exalteth a nation, it is manifestly the duty of the Christian citizen to exert his power and influence in elevating to offices of honour and of trust able men, who fear God and bate covetousness. And for the manner in which he discharges this, as well as every other duty, the Christian is accountable to God.
But the duty of the Christian minister, who is commissioned to teach all things whatsoever Christ has commanded, whether men will hear or whether they will forbear, is so plain, and those who are clothed with the sacred office in the United Presbyterian church, should be so well acquainted with what they are required to teach, that an address from this General Assembly on this subject would seem to be unnecessary. Nor does the Christian minister need the authority of the Gene- ral Assembly to warrant him to teach men what is their duty on this subject. — lie has already that which is better, the authority of the King of kings. If a for- mal address from the supreme Judicatory of the church, on the subject of the exer- cise of the elective franchise, be required, there are not a few other subjects which would seem to be equally worthy of attention. But is it necessary that ttie time and attention of this General Assembly should be occupied in preparing and publishing addresses, on subjects on which pastors are supposed to be fully competent to give instruction, and on which the faithful pastor will not be silent T
Without therefore proposing to prepare an address on this subject, for which there is not time during the sessions of the Assembly and for which we are unable to see that there is any special necessity, your committee would recommend the adoption of the following resolution.
Resolved, that it is the duty of the pastor to instruct the people of his charge, in relation to the responsibility which rests upon them in the exercise of the elec- tive franchise, as well as with regard to all other obligations which rest upon them as Christians and as citizens, as circumstances may require.
John T. Presslt, Chairman.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures made the following report in re- lation to the memorials of the Presbyteries of Philadelphia and Westmore- land, requesting the Assembly to pass an act to recognise as a corresponding member one person from each of the Boards.
With respectto the request of the Presbyteries of Philadelphia and Westmore- land that the Assembly would pass an act constituting such member of each Board of the church as may be appointed by the Board, an ex officio member of the As- sembly, the Committee on Overtures respectfully submit the following report.
When it is thought important that a member of each Board should be present at the Assembly for any purpose, the Presbytery can appoint him as their delegate. And as this will secure the object of giving to the Assembly any information re- lative to the afifairs of the Board which may be necessary, there seems to be no ne- cessity to constitute any one a member ex-officio. We cannot therefore see that any important object could be secured by establishing such an act, which may not as well be accomplished without it.
Your committee would therefore recommend the adoption of the following reso- lution.
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Resolved, that an act coDstitutiDg any member of either of the Boards of the church an ex-officio member of the Assembly is unnecessary.
John T. Pbessly, Chairman.
This report was received, and discussed at some length, when the following motion was offered by Dr. Clokey, which was laid on the table for the pre- sent.
Resolved, That each Board be entitled to a representative on the floor of the Assembly, and in cases where such a representative is not a delegate, that his expenses be borne out of the funds of the Assembly.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures reported on the reports of the Pres- byteries of Sydney and Xenia, respecting proposed amendments on the Book of Government and Discipline. Said report was accepted and laid uporf the table until the Assembly act upon the Book of Discipline.
The report of the Treasurer of the Board of Church Extension was re- ferred to the Committee on the Board of Church Extension and the Commit- tee on Finance.
The Report of the Presbytery of Albany was read and referred to the Committee on Bills and Overtures, and the Committee to count the votes of the Presbyteries on the overtures.
A petition signed by a number of persons at Eden Prairie, Minnesota, praying for a supply of preaching, was read and referred to the Committee on the Board of Home Missions.
Mr. Harper and Rev. J. Crowe offered the following, which was laid upon the table.
Resolved, That each of the Boards be empowered to send a representative to the annual meeting of the General Assembly, from the funds of which the travelling expenses of said representative shall be borne.
Dr. Heron and Rev. Mr. Craig offered the following, which was referred to the Committee on Correspondence.
Resolved^ That this Assembly propose to correspond by delegates with the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in this country, and that the Stated Clerk be instructed to present this proposal before said Synod.
Proceeded to fix the time and place of meeting for the next Assembly. — Philadelphia was selected by a unanimous vote of the Assembly. It was agreed to meet in the 2d Church, on the -Ith Wednesday of May, at 7^ P. M.
The following Preamble and Resolution were received and referred to the Board of Home Missions.
Whereas, A member of the United Presbyterian Church, feeling an inte- rest in the spiritual welfare of the Aborigines of our country, and feeling desirous that a mission should be established among them, proposes to give one hundred dollars on call, and another hundred next year to secure this object; therefore,
Resolved, That the Board of Home Missions be directed to take this sub- ject under consideration at this meeting, and if unprepared to report favour- ably and intelligently now, that they recommend (if judged to be expedient) the appointment of a committee to report on this subject to the Board of Home Missions of the next General Assembly.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures reported on the paper of J. Donnan and others, asking the General Assembly to prepare and overture a new modi- fied adopting act. It is as follows;
On the memorial of J. Donnan and others, the Committee of Overtures would submit the followiDg report.
The memorialists complain of the alleged ambiguity of the act adopting the Basis of Union, at the time of the consummation of the union, and of what they are pleased to represent as contradictory deliverances of different Assemblies in relation to its meaning ; and their prayer is that this General Assembly would pre- pare a new and modified adopting act which shall be " sent down in overture to
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the Presbyteries and Sessions for their judgment thereon." While to every indi- vidual is freely conceded the right to appear before the Assembly by way of peti- tion, on any subject involving the cause of truth and righteousness, there should certainly be some limit to the exercise of this right, and the patience of the As- sembly should not be subjected to any unnecessary trial. The subject of this memorial, in one form or other, has already on various occasions been brought before the Assembly; and if the different deliverances vrhich have been given have failed to yield satisfaction, it would seem to be in vain to make any farther effort. It has long since been distinctly declared by the General Assembly, that what is wanted in the United Presbyterian church, is not the amendment or mo- dification of our ecclesiastical Standards, but the exercise of brotherly love and the honest and faithful application of our avowed principles. And it is the business of the courts of the church, to see that the principles embodied in these standards are faithfully applied in practice.
Your committee would therefore recommend the adoption of the following reso- lution.
Resolved, that the former action of the General Assembly renders it unnecessary that any farther deliverance should be given at this time, on the subject to which the memorialists refer. . John T. Pressly, Chairman.
This report was received and laid ■upon the table.
The Assembly adjourned, to meet at 3 o'clock. Closed with prayer by Rev. W. C. McCune.
Monday, 3 o'clock, P. M.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Rev. J. G. Brown. Minutes of last session were read and approved. The Committee on Bills and Overtures made the following report, which was adopted.
On the report of the Trustees of the General Assembly, the Committee on Over- tures present the following report:
Resolved, That James McCaiidless, David Reed, and Graham Scott, whose term of office expires on the 1st Tuesday of July, 1863, be re-elected for the usual term.
JouN T. Pressly, Chairman.
The report of the Trustees of the General Assembly was referred to the Committee on Finance.
The Committee on Systematic Beneficence made the following Report, which was accepted and adopted.
The committee on Systematic Beneficence report,
By a resolution of a former Assembly it is made the duty of this committee, —
1st. To examine Presbyterial reports, to ascertain what system, if any, the va- rious Presbyteries employ in raising funds for the church.
2d. To recommend such plans as may be deemed adapted to replenish the church's treasury. On the first of these points your committee report that only one Presbytery has reported on the question, and that in such a way as not to present the working of their plan denominated the card system. On the second point we deem it sufficient to remind the Assembly, and through it the Presbyteries under its care, of the great importance of fostering not only a spirit ot giving, but oi systematic giving. The present operations of God's providence in our own and other lands give intensity to the wail of a sin-stricken world, calling to the church for deliverance, but in giving that deliverance "money is power," With empty treasuries the church is crippled in carrying out her present plans and deterred from engaging in new ones for the extension of the Piedeemer's Kingdom. And certain it is the proportion of the resources of the church's membership, which God demands, will not be poured into the treasury until the truth is recognised that it is the Christian's duty not merely to give of his substance to sustain the cause of Christ in the world, but to ^ive sj/stematically.
What success would be found in cultivating the spirit of prayer, if Christians attended to the duty hap-hazard, asking a blessing to-day and to-morrow, and then not for a week or a month; so must it be in cultivating the grace of benefi- cence (for it is a grace: says an apostle, " See that ye abound in this grace also,") if we only give on the impulse of the moment when an appeal is presented, without regard to system, the grace of beneficence will continue in our hearts only a root, whereas it should be nurtured into a blossom of beauty, sending to many hearts and lands, ay, to heaven itself, an odour of sweetness. Therefore,
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Resolved, That Presbyteries are hereby enjoined to consider, what in their judp;ment is the best mode of fosterinp; a spirit of systematic beneficence in the con- grefiations under their care, and endeavour to carry it into practice, and report their mode of operation and success to next General Assembly.
A. Ritchie, Chairman of Committee.
The Committee ou Bills and Overtures made a report on tlie petition of tlie Presbytery of Steubenville. and the memorial of George Darling. Said report was accepted, amended, and adopted, and is as follows:
On the petition of the Presbytery of Steubenville and the memorial of George Darling on the subject of engaging in the solemn duty of social covenanting, the Committee on Overtures report:
That public social covenanting is " a moral duty to be observed on extraordinary occasions, as the providence of God and the circumstances of the church may in- dicate," we as a church have distinctly declared. This duty, it is maintained, is sea- sonable iu times of great danger to the church, in times of exposure to backsliding, or in times of reformation, when the church is returning to God from a state of backsliding. The question for our consideration, then, is,not whether it is a duty to engage in this exercise, but whether the providence *f God and the circum- stances of the church furnish a call to engage in this duty at the present time. When we cast our eyes over the church, we are unable to see that there is any thing peculiar in her present situation. There is doubtless much cause for hu- miliation on account of coldness and formality, want of zeal and conformity to the world. But at the same time there is cause of thankfulness fur the manifesta- tions of God's gracious presence among us, the increase of labourers in the Lord's vineyard, and the success which to some extent crowns their labours. Whatever therefore may be the condition of any particular congregation, it does not appear that there is any thing peculiar or extraordinary in the circumstances of thechurch at large, which would indicate a providential call to engage in this duty. Your committee would therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolution.
liesolved, that while congregations may consider the dealings of Divine Provi- dence with them and the church at large — to determine what is their duty in re- lation to this matter, this General Assembly does not see that the circumstances in which we are placed furnish a special providential call to the church, to engage in the duty of public social covenanting with God at the present time.
All which is respectfully submitted.
John T. Pressly, Chairman.
Dr. Scroggs, as a member of the Committee on Bills and Overtures, pre- sented a minority Report on the petition of J. Donnan and others, asking the Assembly to prepare and overture a modified adopting Act. It is herewith published as authorized by the Assembly.
The subscriber, a member of the Committee of Bills and Overtures, is constrained to withhold his concurrence in the report of tlie majority on the memorial of John Donnan and others of the congregation of Johnstown, because the object of the memorialists is not fairly met, nor their reasons of complaint in any way satisfac- torily disposed of.
They complain of ambiguity in a fundamental law of the church, and in proof of this they produce four arguments. Now if the matter complained of be unim- portant in itself, or if the proofs of its existence be unsound or inconclusive, it was easy to show it; but neither the one nor the other is attempted in the report. True, they are referred to former deliverances of the Assembly on the subject, but it should be noticed that the conflicting character of these deliverances is one of the prominent proofs they allege of the ambiguity of the law itself : and while they are treated as if they desired farther deliverances, they are in fact utterly dis- claiming these as tried and found inefficient, and propose, instead of these, some change in the expression of the fundamental law itself as the only effectual way of removing the difficulty and producing uniformity in our terms of communion. In this, or in some such view Of the case as this, the subscriber himself is constrained to concur, and accordingly with all due respect submits it to the consideration of the combined wisdom of this venerable Assembly. J. Scroggs.
The report of the Committee ou Bills and Overtures on the #ame subject having been laid on the table in the forenoon session, was called up. A motion was made to adopt said report.
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The following resolution was oflfered by Revs. Lee and Peacock.
Resolved, That the report be recommitted, with instructions to embody in their report a statement to the effect that "the forbearance in love" referred to in the Adopting Act, applied only to tliose who were members of the As- sociate and the Associate Reformed Churches at the time the union was con- summated. A motion -was made to amend this resolution by striking out all after the word "recommitted." This motion to amend the i-esolution was lost.
The vote was then taken on the resolution to recommit with instructions. This was decided in the negative.
The report of the Committee was then adopted. (See page 73.)
The Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Rev. J. P. Chambers.
Tuesday Morning, 9 o^clock.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Dr. Scroggs. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
Dr. Scroggs asked and obtained leave to enter his dissent, should he con- elude to do so. from the action of the Assembly in relation to the memorial of J. Donnan and others.
The Judicial Committee made a report on tbe appeal of the Rev. R. A. Hill, which was received and laid ujion the table for the present.
The Committee appointed on the report of the Committee appointed by the last Assembly to revise our present metrical version of the Psalms, made a report. Said report was accepted and laid upon the table for the present.
Tbe same Committee in relation to a new metrical version of the Book of Psalms made a report. Said report was accepted and laid upon the table for the present.
The Committee on Statistics made a report on the Report of the Presby- tery of Muskingum, in relation to the publication by the Assembly of Sab- bath School statistics. Said report was recommitted, with instructions to direct the Presbyteries to report their Sabbath School statistics.
The Board of Church Extension made a report, which was accepted, and referred to the Committee on the Board of Church Extension.
The special committee appointed to take into consideration the procuring of charters for the several Boards of the churcb made a report, which was ac- cepted and adopted, and is as follows:
The committee to which was referred the matter of procuring charters for the several Bo.ird8 of the Church, bear leave to report the following resolutions.
1. Resolved, that the Board of PublicatioQ be and it ia hereby authorized, to or- ganize under the act of incorporation passed by the legislature of the State of Penn83>lvania. approved April 14th, 18G3: and procure tbe following amendaient to said act of incorporation, so soon as the same can be done, to wit:
"Be it enacted," &c. That section 6th of said act of incorparation be amended 80 as to read as follows: That the persons herein designated as corporators shall, as soon as practicable, organize and appoint officers and managers, and from time to time make rules, regulations, and by-laws, necessary to carry out the objects herein set forth: Provided, that such rules, regulations, and by-laws be not repug- nant to the Constitution of this Coramonwealth, and the Constitution and laws of the United States. And this corporation shall bo continued by the General As- sembly of the United Presbyterian Church electing three members annually, who shall take the place of the three whose terms of office expire according to the re- gulations adopted by said Assembly.
2. Resolved, that the Boards of Foreign Missions, Church Extension, and Educa- tion be and they are hereby severally authorized to procure Charters, or acts of incorporation, whenever in the opinion of any of said Boards it may become neces- sary for the tjansaction of its business, and submit the same to the General As- sembly for its approval. Respectfully submitted.
Jas. Baine, Chairman.
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The Committee on Presbyterial Reports made a report, which was accepted and discussed, and the whole matter laid on the table.
A telegram was read by the Moderator, in relation to the act of the Board of Home Missions, removing Mr. McCartney from Nebraska City. Said te- legram was for the present laid on the table.
The Committee on the Board of Home Missions made a report, which was accepted, and the whole subject of Home Missions made the order of the day for 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Committee on the Publication of Sabbath School statistics, made a re- port, which was accepted, amended and adopted, and is as follows:
On the request of the Presbytery of Muskingum respecting publishing in our minutes Sabbath Scliool statistics, your committee recommend the adoption of the following resolutions:
Resolved, 1. That the presbyteries be directed to report the statistics of the Sal> bath schools of our church in thoir boundtj.
Resolved, 2. That these statistics embrace the following items, to wit: number of schools, number of mission schools, number of ofiBcers and teachers, number of Bebolars. the increase or decrease in the year, number of Sabbath School pa- pers, and amount contributed by these schools to benevolent objects.
Jas p. Wright, Chairman.
The Committee to which was referred the circular and accompanying pa- pers, in relation to the calling of a Convention of Christians, with a view to obtain an amendment to the Constitution of the United. States, made the fol- lowing report, which was accepted:
The Committee to which was referred the circular from a meeting of Christian citizens in Pittsburgh, on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and the communication on the same subject from the Pteformed Presbyte- rian Synod, would respectfully recommend the following action: —
Whereas, There is "verily a God that judgeth in the earth;" and, ivhereas, He has revealed His will for the government of men in all possible relations in the Holy Scriptures, and, whereas, it is the duty of nations in their national capacity, as well aa individuals, to recognise the existence, the providential care and govern- ment, and supreme authority of God as so revealed; and, tohereas, there is no such distinct recognition in the Federal Constitution, the fundamental law of our land, and, whereas, we believe this to be a serious defect and a standing national eiu, for which, among other sins, God is now pleading a controversy with us. Therefore,
Resolved, let. That this Assembly cordially approves of the general object con- templated in these communications, and we are prepared to co-operate with Cbrif- tians of all denominations in all lawful efforts to obtain such an amendment to our National Constitution, as shall exprepsly recognize our national allegiance to God and the supremacy of Hia law as revealed in the Holy Scriptures.
Resolved, 2d. That in the judgment of this court the plan proposed in the circu- lar of Christians of various denominations meeting together in Convention, is well calculated to promote the object contemplated, as thereby the united judgment, and combined influence of the Christian public will be obtained.
Resolved, 3d. That we appoint four delegates, two ministers, and two laymen, to attend the proposed convention to meet in the city of Pittsburgh, July 4th, 18G3.
Resolved, 4th. That in the opinion of this body, the present is the opportune moment for action on this subject, when the chastening hand of our offended God is heavy upon us, and our people, filled with anziety tor the issue of the terrible impending conflict, are more disposed to acknowledge the authority of God, and our subjection to His will than ever heretofore.
James Brown, John T. Pressly, J. Scroggs, T. Beveridge,
Majority of Committee.
A motion was made to adopt the first resolution in said report. Pending the discussion of this motion, the Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Rev. W. T. Moffet.
Tuesday^ 2 o'clock, P.M.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Rev. D. S. Patterson. Minutes of the last session were read and approved. Proceeded to the order of the day, namely, the consideration of the Report of the Board of Home Missions, as
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presented in the amended report of the Committee. Took up for considera- tion the Report of the Board of Home Missions.
The eighth resolution in the Report was discussed, and finally on motion laid upon the table.
The Report of the Committee on the Report of the Board of Foreign Mis- sions \v:is made the order of the day for two o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Dr. Kerr.
Wednesday, 9 o^docJc^ A. M.
The Assembly met. Opened with prayer by the Moderator. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
Messrs. Burgess and Baine were granted leave of absence for the remaining sessions.
Rev. Duncan and Elder Martin were appointed a Committee on Leave of Absence.
Papers being called for, a memorial from the congregation of Troy. Ohio, complaining of the action of the Presbytery of Manstield, in the case of Rev. R. Gaily, was handed in and read. This paper was, on motion, accepted, and after various motions were made for its disposition, it was laid upon the table.
A report of the Presbytery of Sealkote. with the answers of the Presby- tery to the Appeal of the Rev. R. A. Hill having been handed in to the Moderator, was accepted and laid upon the table for the present.
Dr. Kerr, in behalf of the Committee on Correspondence, reported the following, which was adopted.
Resolved. That this Assembly propose to correspond by delegation with the General Synod pf the Reformed Presbyterian Cluirch. and also with the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; and that this Assembly ap- point a delegate to attend the next meeting of each of these Synods.
The Committee on the Board of Church Extension made the following report, which was accepted and adopted.
The Committee on the Board of Church Exten&iun present the following report :
So far as our information extends, the Board have been prosecuting their work with judgment and zeal. It is, however, a matter of regret that their operations have been very much limited by the want of funds. There has been a falling off in the contributions of the church to this Board. List year the amount contri- buted wa3 more than .S2000. This year the Board report the amount received to be $1072,58, including a balance on hand at the commencement of the year. In or- der that the operations of the Board may be enlarged it is indispensable that the amount placed at their disposal shall be increased.
The report of the treasurer shows that many congregations have contributed nothing during the year to this Board.
We recommend the adoption of the following resolution.
1. Resolved, That the proceedings of the Board during the year be and are here- by approved.
2. Resolved, That the congregations under our care be and are hereby reminded of the duty of contributing liberally to the funds of this as well as of other Boards of the church.
3. Resolved, That Rev. J. T. Pressly, D. D., Rev. S. B. Reed, and Mr. Thomas Wakeham, whose terms of office expire at this time, be and are hereby re-elected membersof the Board for the usual terms. D. Macdill, Chairman.
The Committee on the Board of Publication made a report, which was amended, and with the exception of the 3d, 4th, and 6th, resolutions, which were laid upon the table, said report was adopted, and is as follows:
The Committee on the Board of Publication respectfully report.*, that while the operations of the Board, during the past yeir, have been considerably restricted by the limited amount of means placed at its disposal, and by other causes over which it had no control, its affairs have been nevertheless energetically and pru- dently managed, and good has been accomplished by its instrumentality.
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It is to be regretted that a very considerable amount of the money allotted to the Board, by the last General Assembly, has not been received. This failure, in the way of contributions, on the part of the church, is embarrassing to the Board, and necessarily impairs its efficiency, and should not occur.
If a religious literature, suited to the spirit and g;eniu8 of the United Presby- terian Church is desirable and necessary, then the means to procure and disse- minate it, should at once be placed at the disposal of this Board.
Your committee recommend tiie adoption of the following resolutions.
1. That the Assembly approves the operations of the Board for the past year.
2. That the sum of S2500 be contributed to the funds of this Board during the current year.
[3. That the Board be aiithririzsd nnd directed to puVjlish as soon as practicable in a single volume, the Standards of the United Presbyterian Church, viz., the Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger and Shorter Catechisms, Testimony, Book of Government, and Discipline, and Directory for Worship.]
[4. That the general name or title of the book be — "The Constitution and Laws of the United Presbyterian Church of North America."]
5. That the Board be authorized and directed to establish a fund, with a view to publish the Scriptures, and along with them, an approved metrical version of the Psalms when such a version shall have been prepared and adopted by the As- sembly, and that the bequests and donations already made to the Board for this purpose be the commencement of this fund.
[G. That this Assembly recommends that a depository for the sale and distribu- tion of the publications of this B jard be est'iblished in each Synod subordinate to the Assembly, and that the location of such depository be under the direction of the several subordinate Synods respectively, and that ministers be urged to call the attention of the people to these publications.]
7. That the Board be, and hereby is authorized to make donations of books, and libraries, to weak and indigent Sabbath Schools, and that discretionary power be granted to it, in the selection of such Schools.
8. That the vacancies in the Board occasioned by the expiration of the time of Messrs. James Prestley, D. D., James Rodgers, D. D., and James Robb, be filled by their re-election. Respectfully submitted.
W. H. Andrew, Chairman.
The Committee on the report of the Board of Publication made a repor^ on the memorial from the Presbytcrv of Westmnrelaud, asking the Assem- bly to direct the Board of Publication to issue a Church Register, &c., which was adopted, and is as follows:
Report of the Committee on the Board of Publication on the memorial from the Presbytery of Westmoreland.
This Presbytery asks the Assembly to prepare and publish "a Church Register suitable for use in our Sessions, and also such Blanks as are frequently required, as Certifiautes of Dismission, Commissions to the Assembly, accounts between missions or missionaries and the Board with certificate of Financial agent," &c. — Such Registers and Blanks, in the judgment of the committee, are necessary to se- cure full and correct statistics and a uniformity in the business transactions of the church, and would greatly facilitate and render more perfect the labours of the clerks of Presbyteries. Yuur committee would therefore recommend the adop- tion of the following.
Resolved, That in accordance with the petition of the Westmoreland Presbytery the Board of Publication be authorized to prepare and publish Registers and Blanks for the use of Sessions, Missionaries and Financial agents, in such form, and in such numbers, as the exigencies of the church may, in the judgment of the Board, demand.
Respectfully submitted. W. H. Andrew, Chairman.
The report of the Judicial Committee on the appeal of the Rev. R. A. Hill, was taken up and made the special order for this afternoon, immedi-- ately after the consideration of the report of the Board of Foreign Missions.
The Committee on Narrative and the State of Religion made a report, which was accepted and adopted, aud is as follows:
The Committee on Narrative would respectfully present the following, ae ga- thered from the reports of Presbyteries.
1. In reference to statistics during the past year there have been thirty ordina-
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tions, forty-three iDstallations, twenty-three licensures and sixteen received as stu- dents of Theology. There have been eighteen dissolutions of the pastoral relation and eleven dismissions to connect vrith sister Presbyteries. Seven of our minis- ters, are reported in the army, mostly as Chaplains, and eight of our Theological students. Only two of our ministers have been removed by death.
2. In reference to the state of religion. The Sabbath Schools are reported as in a prosperous condition. Prayer meetings are kept up with increasing interest. Mention is made of the becoming observance of the week of prayer, as also of the late national fast. A good report is given of the observance and support of di- vine ordinances, and contributions are generally reported as on the increase. A good account is given of the prevalence of peace, temperance and brotherly love throughout our congregations, with one or two exceptions. So that we may ex- press the pleasing hope that the promise is being fulfilled incur experience, as a branch of the church. " I have set watchmen upon thy walls', 0 Jerusalem, who shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, and give him no rest, till he establish, and till be make Jerusa- lem a praise in the e'arth." James Duncan, Chairman.
The Committee on the report of the Board of Education made a report, which was accepted, amended, and adopted, and is as follows.
Your committee would report that the interests of the Church committed to the Board of Education seem to be managed with a carefulness and zeal which is com- mendable. As stated in the report, they have disbursed during the past year the sum of $1680. They ask for the ensuing year the sum of $2000.
With a view to this and other suggestions of the Board we recommend the adop- tion of the following resolutions.
1. That the respective Presbyteries represented in this Assembly be directed to make an apportionment of the claims of this Board in connexion with the claims of other Boards of the church, among all their congregations, and to see that these claims are respected.
2. In order that the interests committed to this Board be properly understood, the pastors of all our settled congregations be enjoined to preach a sermon, some time during the year, on the subject of Education.
3. To guard against lowering the standard of literary attainments on the part of the ministry, that Presbyteries be enjoined to exercise great carefulness and thoroughness in examination of candidates for the study of Theology, especially in cases where the candidate cannot present, a diploma from any college author- ized to confer Degrees.
4. That the funds of this Board be managed with proper economy, and at the same time justice be done to those benefited by their funds, the Assembly direct the Board to alter the by-law, so that no individual shall receive in the aggregate a Bum exceeding four hundred dollars, beginning with the Senior year of his Col- lege course, and extending, if need be, through the whole term of his Theologi- cal oouree.
5. Resolved, That David A. Wallace, D. G. Bradford, and James A. Martin, be elected members of the Board of Education.
G. C. Vincent, George K. Ormond, J. C. Campbell, RIchard Richie.
Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Elder David Mitchell.
Wednesday, 2 6" chock, P. M.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Rev. David McDill. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
The order of the day was taken up. The report of the Committee on the report of the Board of Foreign Missions was read and accepted. The spe- cial order, namely, the consideration of the report of the Committe on the Board of Foreign Missions was laid on the table until after the report of the Judicial Committee on the appeal of the Rev. R. A. Hill be disposed of
The report of the Presbytery of Sealkote was read, also the appeal of Mr. Hill and the answers of Presbytery of Sealkote to said appeal.
The report of the Judicial Committee in this case was read, and being ta- ken up by the Assembly, was amended by the addition of the 1st resolution.
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The Assembly resolved to consider it seriatim. The 1st resolution was adopted. A motion was made to hear Mr. Hill. This motion was l<jst on the ground that the Presbytery could not be heard in reply. A motion was also made and negatived to hear explanations from Mr. Hill on ])oints intro- duced in the yVnswers of the ]^-esbytery to which Mr. Hill made no reference in his Reasons of appeal. The 'Id resolution in the report of the Committee was adopted.
It was resolved, that when the Assembly adjourn, it will be to meet at 7i o'clock, P. M.
Resumed the discussion of the 3d resolution in the report of the Judi- cial Committee in the case of Mr. Hill. Pending the discussion of the reso- lution, the hour of adjournment arrived.
Closed with prayer by the Rev. John Harper.
7i o dock, P.M.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Rev. John M. (xordon. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
On motion, the nomination of delegates to attend the Reformed Presbyte- rian Synods, and the arrangements of the proposed correspondence with the Synods were referred to the Committee on Correspondence.
Took up the report of the Board of Home Missions. The Rev. G. C. Vincent offered the following, which was adopted as a substitute for the fifth part of the report of the Board.
Remlved, That a special committee be appointed to report to this Assem- bly a general plan of operations by a Board or Central Committee, which shall have the charge and oversight of missions to the freed men of our Southern States.
Said special committee was directed to report to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock, with the view to take up their report at that time as the order of the day. Revs. G. C Vincent, J. B. Johnston, John Van Eaton, and El- ders Wm. AV-alker and D. Mitchell, were appointed on this committee. The fifth part of the Report of the Board of Home Missions was referred to said committee.
The oversight of the missions in the cities of St. Louis and Chicago was referred to the Presbyteries in whose bounds they are located.
The Report of the committee on the Board was adopted, and is as fol- lows:
The Standing Cummittee on the Hoard of Home Missions wduld respecifully re- port : —
We have endeavoured to consider the varioua matters referred to u-*, includincr the annual report of the Board. With the advice and concurrence of the Board we have amended their report, and herewith return it in its present form for the final action of the Assembly.
The following; resolutions are therefore submitted.
Resolved, 1st. That the report of the Board of Home Missions in its present amended form be and it is hereby adopted.
Resolved, 2d. That the sum of twenty thousand dollars be raised durin;^ the coming year to meet the demands of the Home Board.
Resolved, 3d. That Rov. Thomas Beveridge, D. D., Rev. R. B. Ewing, and Messr.s. U.ivid MiUen, D. A. Dean, and John Fleminj;, be re-elected members of the Executive committee for the coming year. Respectfully submitted.
J. L. Craig, Chairman.
Mr. John Fleming was elected Treasurer of the Board of the Home Mis- sion Fund.
The Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Rev. Hugh Parks.
Thursday, 9 o clock, A. M. Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Rev. John Armstrong. Minutes of the last session were read and approved. VOL. XL. — II. — 6
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Tlie Committee on Leave of Absence asked and obtained leave for Messrs. \V. n. Jamison, S. M. Kier, J. C. Telford. Thos. Lawrence, J. FT. Buchanan,
Jackson Duff. Andrew Mekemson,Thos. Acheson. James White, James Smith, and Robert Thomson.
The committee appointed to ascertain and report the state of the votes in tlie several overtures before the church made a report, which was accepted.
Professor Vincent asked and obtained leave for the special committee in relation to the freed men of the South to retire.
The report of the committee in relation to the overtures, was considered seriatim and adopted, and is as follows:
The Committee appointed to count the votes on the overtures would report as follows.
VOTE OF THE PKESBTTEBIES.
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The Presbytery of Monono;ahela adopted the following; preamble and resolutions, to be sent to the Assembly as explanatory of its views and wishes on the Form of Governnient and Discipline, as amended: —
Whei-eas, The Form of (ioverniupnt and Discipline has not been fully before the church as directed by the General A-*sembly, — and, TFAerea.?, the adoption of such a Book requires time for patient and careful consideration, — and, Whereas, it is of utmost importance to the peace and welfare of the church, that everything in it should be as nearly richt as possible. Therefore,
Keaulced, That this Presbytery eurnesili/ request the General Assembly to refer the present book to a committee for revision and improvement, and that final action thereon be deferred until the Assembly of 18(j4.
The Presbytery of Frankfort reported the following paper. Resolved, That we recommend that the General Assembly should not abolibh any existing Semi- nary, unless requested to do so by two-thirds of the Synod in whose bounds the Seminary is located.
The Presbytery of Monmouth adopted the following, as expressive of their views on the subject of Theological Seminaries and in relation to the ordination of Ruling Eiders.
Resolved, 1st. That we concede to the General Assembly the general superin- tending power competent to make such regulations as are suggested in the report on Theological Seminaries now on the table of the Assembly. 2d. That in our judgment, it ought not to be made obligatory to ordain Elders by the laying on of the hands of the Session, at least until the question has been submitted in over- ture to the Presbyteries.
On the book of Government and Discipline, the Presbytery of Bloomington adopted the following: — Resolved, 1. That we are not svre that this is the book overtured. 2. That we recommend the General Assembly to send it down af^ain in overture to the Presbyteries.
ThePresbyteryof Albany say in explanation of their vote on the book of Discipline, that if the article requiring the imposition of the hands of the Session in the ordi- nation of Elders had remained as in last year's book, the vote would have been unanimous in approval. And we would respectfully request the Assembly, in case the book is adopted, to send down this article in overture to the Presby- teries.
On this whole subject your committee would report the following preamble and resolutions: —
Inasmuch as the book was not published in time to afford opportunity for a thorough consideration of it by Presbyteries and Sessions, — and as there are im- perfect reports from some of the Presbyteries, and no reports from others; and as some of the Presbyteries have petitioned to have the book sent down again in over- ture,— and as some of the proposed amendments have prevailed by small majori- ties,— and as our standards cannot be published until our Directory for wor- ship is. adopted, — which cannot be at least for one year, and as it is important to have the book in as perfect a form as possible. Therefore,
Resolved, 1. That the Assembly refer the Book to a committee for revision and improvement, and that it be considered as authoritative until the revised book is adopted.
Resolved. 2. That this committee be instructed to receive suggestions from Pres- byteries and individuals, until the 1st of November, and that then the committee
meet and devote as much time to the work as may be necessary to complete it, and
that the Presbyteries be instructed to supply the pulpits of so manv of them as may be pastors, while they are engaged in this work.
Resolved, 3. That when completed, the book be published immediatelv by the Board of Publication, and sent up to the next Assembly for consideration."
All which is respectfully submitted.
J. C. Forsyth, Chairman. Thomas Fergus, D. S. Littell.
The Report of the Judicial Committee in the case of Rev. R. A. Hill was made the order of the day for 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The Report of the committee, to which was referred the circular and a communication from the General Syuod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church with a view to obtain an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, was made the order of the day for 2 o'clock this afteruooa.
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The special committee in relation to missions among the freedmen of the South made a report which was accepted and adopted in part.
The followintr resolution was offered and adopted:
Resolvcih That a special committee be appointed to report to this Assem- bly as soon as practicable, an apportionment to the Presbyteries of the amounts to be raised by them, respectively, for the several Boards of the church, and for the General Assembly's Fund.
Revs. Gordon and Moffet, and Mr. James McGay. were appointed on this committee.
Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Kev. John Todd.
2 o'clock, P. M.
Assembly met. Opened with prayer by Rev. B. G. D. Hutchison. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
The following persons were appointed as members of the committee, to nominate persons who shall constitute ihe committee to revise the Book of Government and Discipline: — Revs. Josiah Thompson, J. S. Brown, and W. C. Jackson, and Messrs. John Williamson, and VVm. M. McKnight.
Took up the order of the day; namely, the report of the Committee to which was referred a circular, and also a communication from the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, proposing a convention of Christians with the view to obtain an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The report of the Committee was discussed, and then by motion laid upon the table to take up the order of the day for 3 o'clock; namely, the report of the Judicial Committee in the case of Rev. R. A. Hill. The report was considered and passed upon seriatim, and having been amended, the whole report was unanimously adopted, and is as follows:
The Judicial Committee, to which was referred the appeal of the Rev. R. A. Hill from a decision of the Presbytery of Sealkote in his case, report, that no papers have been transmitted to the Assembly by the Presbytery.* The Rev. R. A.Hill has, however, handed to the committee extracts from the minutes of the Presbyte- ry, signed by the clerk, from which it a{.pears that the Presbytery objected to his appeal as irregular Ibr three reasons: — 1st, It was not under protest. 2d, The declinature of the Presbytery's authority was not withdrawn. 3d, He gave no no- lice of appeal at the time of the proceeding appealed from. Yet the Presbytery express their willingness, notwithstanding these irregularities, that hie case should go befure the Assembly, and refer the appeal to the Assembly to be entertained or not as they may consider best.
It appears to your committee, so far as we can judge from the papers before us, that the Presbjtery would have acted with more propriety, had they proposed the requisitions dictated by the Assembly without the introduction of the qualifying terms which they thought proper to add. And if they had doubts respectiug Mr. Hill's sincerity in acquiescing in what was required by the Assembly, they might have waited till his insincerity developed itselt by some overt acts. On the other band, we can see no just reason for Mr. Hill's refusing to withdraw his declina- ture of the Presbytery's authority. His return to them implied this, for he could not at the same time be under a declinature and subject to their jurisdiction. In ordinary cases the proper course would be to refer back the appeal to the Presby- tery with instructions as to the proper issuing of the case ; but as Mr. Hill has re- turned to the United States without having been regularly released from the sus- pension imposed on him by the Presbytery, it is desirable that some method should be devised for issuing this case without the delay attending such a reference. We therefore recommend that this Assembly should issue the case according to the decision of the Assembly of 1862. We therefore propose to the Assembly the following resolutions.
1. Resolved, That the appeal of Mr. Hill is, in some respects, irregular; yet, considering the peculiar circumstances of his case, we think it will be expedient to give judgment respecting it; therefore,
2. Resolved, That the appeal of Mr. Hill be sustained, so far as relates to the form in which the questions of the Presbytery were proposed to him.
* These papers have since been received.
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3. Rexolvcd, That it be not sustained so far as relates to Lis refusal to with- draw his declinature.
4. Resolved, That his case be now issued.
5. Resolved, That on Mr. Hill's docbrinjic his acquiescence in the directions of the Assembly of 18G2, and also his witlidrawal of his declinature of the authority of the Presbytery of Sealkote, he be restored to good standing in the United Pres- byterian Church. T. Beveridge.
The moderator then read to Mr. Ilill the resolution of the As.sembly re- quirina him to withdraw his declinature, to which he responded in the af- firmative. He also read to him the act of the last Assembly, to which he ex- pressed his agreement. The following resolution was then adopted.
Resolved, That the answer of Mr. Hill be considered satisfactory, and that he be declared in good standing in the United Presbyterian Church.
The following was adopted.
Resolved, That the Clerk be directed to furnish Mr. Hill with a certified extract of the minute in liis case, and that any Presbytery uuder the care of this Assembly to whicli he may apply, is authorized to receive him as in regular standing.
The committee appointed to nominate the committee to revise the Book of Discipline, presented as their report the following names: — David R. Kerr, D. D., Donald McLaren, D. D.. Thomas Beveridge, D. D., James Brown, D. D., Robert Gracey, D. D., William M. M'Elwee, D. D., and Bev. J. B. Scouller.
The report was adopted.
The following resolution was adopted.
Resolved. That when we adjourn at this session, it will be to meet at 11 o'clock. P. M., and that the order will be the Report of the Committee on the Board of Foreign Missions.
The Committee on Finance made the following report, which was accepted and adopted, and is as follows :
Your committee on the reports of the treasurers, beg leave to report, — That they have examined the reports and vouchers of the treasurers of Foreign and Kome Missions and of Church Extension, and have found them correct.
We conceive it very important that the General Assembly be kept fully in- formed in regard to the disposition made of its funds. To this end it is necessary that vouchers or some other means should in every case accompany every report from the treasurers, specifying clearly the destination of the funds of the church. The reports of the treasurers of the Board of Education and Publication have been placed in our hands without any vouchers or any means by which your com- mittee can ascertain with certainty how the funds have been expended. We will not say where the fault lies. But we would recommend the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolved, That every Board be required to furnish, through its Treasurer, a dis- tinct and clear account of the objects to which its funds are devoted.
We recommend also, in accordance with the action of the present Assembly, that we endeavour to raise the sum of $;75,0()0 to meet the expenses of the ensuing year. We believe that the different Boards must have not less than the following sums to carry on their operations successfully.
For Board of Foreign Missions, $49,000
Home " 20,000
" " ■ Publication, 2.500
" " Education, 2,000
In. reference to the bequests referred to we recommend these resolutions: —
1. Resolved, That Robert Mackey, Esq., be appointed the agent of this Assem- bly to receive and forward to the Treasurer of Foreign Missions one hundred dol- lars, being the bequest of Mr. Thomas Dinwiddle, late of Lake Co., Ohio.
2. Resolved. That L N. Laughead be appointed agent to receive and receipt for four hundred dollars, being a bequest of Mrs. Martha Nelson, late of Union Co., Ohio, and that said a^eat be directed to divide this bequest equally between the treasuries of Foreign Missions, of Home Missions and of EJucation, as directed by the will of the testatrix.
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3. Resolved, That the bequest of Mr. John Leiper of $360 with interest, making in all $372,72, be appropriated to Foreign Missions.
4. Resolved, That the $207,96 in the Southern Mission Fund be placed in the Treasury of the Mission to Freedmen.
5. Resolved, That the ten dollars in the Jewish Mission Fund be appropriated to the Jpwish Mission in Svria.
6. Resolved, That our Treasurers be recommended to keep their accounts of mo- neys received, except in special cases, with Presbyteries, through the Financial Agents returning their receipts to the Financial Agents from the bounds of whose Presbyteries tlie funds are contributed.
7. Resolved, That Financial Agents be directed to cease, except in special cases, asking the Treasurers to credit particular churches and individuals, and to ask only that funds be accredited to their several Presbyteries.
We think if these instructions were heeded, much time and labour would be saved.
All which is respectfully submitted.
J. Van Eaton, John G. Brown, S. C. Huet, W. M. McKnight, James Findlet.
The Committee on Correspondence made tlie following report, which was adopted.
Resolved, That Dr. John T. Pressly and S. C. Huey be appointed to at- tend as delegates the General Assembly to meet in the city of Newark, and that Joseph T. Cooper, D. D., and Mr. Wm. Getty be appointed to attend the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and that Prof. Geo. C. Vincent and Mr. A. J. Burgess be appointed to attend the Synod of the lleformed Presbyterian Church
The following paper was handed in and read, and the Executive Committee of the Board of Home Missions was authorized to discharge the debt.
Xenia, June ith, 1863.
To the Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church.
The Associate Synod to-day answered your question in regard to the salary of Rev. James Engles, as follows.
Resolved, That Mr. Engles' statement of the amount due him, is in accordance with the arrangement made with him by this Synod at the time of his settlement in his present pastoral relation. R. H. Pollock, Synod's Clerk.
Assembly adjourned. Closed with prayer by Ptev. Wm. Wright.
Thursday^ "ti o'clock, P. M. Assembly met. Opened with prayer by the moderator. The roll was called, and the absentees marked. Minutes of the last session were read and approved.
The Moderator announced the reception by him of a paper from Prof. Ab- ner Jones, the author of a new version of the Psalms. The Clerk was di- rected to inform Mr. Jones that it was received at too late a period to be acted upon by the Assembly.
The following resolution was offered and adopted.
Resolved, That the Clerk be directed to give an order for §65.00 in favour of the Clerk of the Assembly, and for 860 in favour of the Secretary of the Board of Home Missions, and for $25 in favour of the Assistant Clerk, and S20 in favour of the Sexton.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of this Assembly be, and hereby are tendered to the citizens of Xenia and vicinity, for their kind hospitality to us during our sessions in this place.
A petition from the congregation of Johnstown, X. Y., was read and re- ferred to the Executive Committee of the Board of Home Missions.
The second resolution in the report of the committee appointed in relation to the organization of a Board for the purpose of establishing missions to the freedmen of the South, was laid upon the table.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Assembly be returned to the railroad companies that have favoured the members of the Assembly with half fare. The Committee on a new version of the Psalms made a report, which was
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accepted, and the Committee was requested to publish in the newspapers of" tlie churcli specimens of the versions })re])arcd by them. The following is the report:
It \va3 ordered by the last General Assembly that the Committee on a New Ver- sion of the Psalms appointed the ]')rec-ciliiij: ye;ir, should report progress to the pre- sent Assembly. Ar one of the members of this Committee had connected liimself with another branch of the Presbyterian Church, and no one was appointed in his place: and as another lived at eo jjreat a distance as to render his attendance very inconvenient, it was found impracticable for any but a small portitm of tlie Commit- tee to meet and consult together respecting; tlie business assigned to them. Some at- tempts have been made to versify a portion of the Psalms with a view, should any of them meet the approbation of the Assembly and of the Church, that they might })e introduced as an addition to the small number of various metres now con- tained in our version. Of these versions the committee have agreed to present fifteen for the consideration of the Assembly. In some instances very little alter- ation has been made upon our present version except slightly shortening a few of the lines to adapt them to a dilTerent measure. It has been our aim to keep as near the original as the laws of ve^.^ification would admit, and for this reasfm lees attention has been paid to the multiplication of rhymes than is agreeable to the taste of some. We cannot, however, regard a great amount of jingling words as desirable, especially when it leads away from the mind of the Spirit, and requires employment of words in an unusual and often ambiguous sense. The Committee have done what they could, and present the results of their labours to the Assem- bly with no sanguine anticipations of its meeting the approbation of the church, yet gratified if what they have done may even be the means of helping others to do something better. T. Beveridge, Chairman.
Dr. Harper was appointed on the committee in the place of Rev. G. D. Archibald. The Rev. Mr. Jeffers was added to the committee.
The followinir resolution was adopted :
Resolved, That Revs. J. T. Cooper, D. D., W. W. Barr, and Thos. H. Hanna, be, and hereby are appointed a committee to revise and publish the minutes of this Assembly.
The order of the day was taken up: namely, the report of the committee on the Board of Foreign Missions. This report was discussed at length and adopted, and is as follows:
The Committee on the Board of Foreign Missions would respectfully report as follows :
Your Committee having carefully examined the Report of the Board, would recommend the adoption of the following:
1st. Resolved, That the thanks of the Assembly are due to the American Bible and Tract Societies, for their generous donation of New Testaments and Gospel tracts for distribution by our missionaries in China and Ejiypt.
In reference to re-enforcing our mission in China by the appointment of an ad- ditional missionary, — while your committee are fully aware of the importance of increasing the number of our labourers in that vast field as soon as it is p'lssible for us to do so, — yet we do not feel that the present state of the funds at the con- trol of the Board, or the prospects for the coining year, would justify the Assembly in selecting or directing the Board to select and send out an additional missionary to that field. We therefore ask that the matter be left at the disposal of the Board, with the same instructions as were given by the last Assembly.
Sealkote Mission. — The Board ask the direction of the Assembly in reference to tiie refusal of the Sealkote Mission to accede to the re-call of Rev. E. II. Steven- son from that Mission. Since the matter of re-calling one ormoreofthp labourers of that mission was left by the last Assembly at the disposal of the Board, and since the Board made the re-call subject to the consent of the Mission, and since the Mission has consented to the recall of Rev. II. A. Hill, but refused to accede to the re-call of Rev. £. II. Stevenson, — your committee, after carefully considering the present situation of the case, — Mr. Ilill being now in this country and Mr. Stevenson still in India and desired to remain by the other members of the mis- sion— the mission being now in a condition to work together harmoniously — the expense of re-calling and the time necessary for a new missionary to acquire the language so as to enter upon his labours, — would therefore recommend the adop- tion of the following : —
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Resolved, That the decision of the Sealkote Mission retaining Rev. E. II. Ste- venson be acquiesced in.
The Presbytery of Sealkote ask the followinc special grants of money, viz., $1000 for the Mission Compound School and 9=3000 for a new mission station at Guj ran walla, already partially established. The Board refer these cases to the As- sembly for instruction. Therefore,
Be.folced, That the Assembly instruct the Board to grant $1000 ; the amount asked for the Mission Compound School.
Jiesolccd. That the Assembly instruct the Board to grant $3000 for the estab- lishment of a new mission at Gujranwalla.
Cairo. — The last Assembly havinf;; granted $1000 for repairing the mission premises in Cairo, and that amount being still unpaid. — Therefore,
liesolvcd. That the sum of $1000 be paid by the Board for repairs on mission building in Cairo, out of the Brst funds available for that purpose.
The Return of Dr. Barxett. — The speedy return of Dr. Barnett to his field of missionary labour is earnestly desired by the mission. Your Committee feel the importance of such an earnest and efficient missionary being soon again in the field ; but as it is his desire fur important reasons to remain another year in this land, if in the view of the Board it be consistent with the interests of the mission, — There- fore,
Reaolced, That the time of Dr. Barnett's return to his field of missionary labour be left to the decision of the Board, subject to the consent of Dr. Barnett.
The Board ask an appropriation of $G00 for the education as teachers and preachers of such young men as the Presbytery of Egypt may judge worthy after due examination. That such young men are available, and some of them ex-priests, is one of the bright features of our mission in Egypt. But as the education of some has already been provided for by individual congregations, and other con- gregations are n)oving in the cause, and the prospect is that soon the education of all who may be judged worthy will be provided for, — your committee do not deem it necessary for the Assembly to do more than to recommend this good work to our congregations. Therefore,
Resolved, That the education of these young men as teachers and preachers be commended to the attention of our congregations as worthy of their prompt and liberal contributions.
The desire of the missionaries in Egypt and of the native Christians is so earnest and urgent for the re-appointmenc and return of Rev. Thomas McCague as missionary, that the Board ask that the matter be left to their decision, subject to certain conditions. Therefore,
Resolved, That the Board be' authorized to re-appoint Rev. Thomas McCague, as a missifjnary to Egypt, and send him to said mission, provided the health of bis family and the state of the treasury may warrant their so doing.
Rcsolvtd, That the Assembly approve the action of our missionaries in Egypt in borrowiug money, to meet their expenses during the present high rates of exchange, and recommend the same course to be continued as far as practicable, until rates of exchange become lower.
Resolved, That the Board be directed to invest safely the amount of funds which should have gone to mission stations which have borrowed money, that the same may be available at the proper time to pay the amounts borrowed.
In view of the liberal donations made by the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland in aid of the Egyptian Mission — your committee would recommend the following.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Assembly be cordially tendered to the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, for the interest they have manifested in our Egyptian Mission, and their free and liberal contributions to its support, and that the Clerk of this Assembly be directed to prepare and transmit through the Board a letter expressive of the gratitude of this Assembly for their generous aid.
Resolved, That the vacancies in the Board occasioned by the expiration of the terms of office of Kevs. J. B. Dales, D. D , and W. W. Barr, and Mr. S. C. Huey, be filled by the re-election of Rev. J. B. Dales, D. D.. and S. C. Huey, and the elec- tion of Mr. J. M. Wallace in place of Rev. VV. W. Barr, who declines a re-election.
Resolved, That Mr. T. B. Ptich be re-elected for four years as treasurer of the Board of Foreign Missions.
Committee.— Joseph Clokey, James Brown, J. P. Scjtt, Samuel George, W.
M. SCOULLEK.
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Resolved, That Mr. James McCaudless be re-elected Treasurer of the Board of Church Extension, of the Board of Publication, and of the Assem- bly's Fund.
Mr. Thomas Johnston was re-elected Treasurer of the Board of Education.
The Committee on Apportionment made the following report, which was accepted and adopted, and is as follows:
The Committee on Apportionments report the following amount of money to be raised by the Presbyteries for the several Boards of the Assembly and for the Assem- bly's Fund.
Presbytery of Albany, $1200
do. Allegheny 42n0
do. Argyle, 3000
do. Big Spring, 1200
do. Bloomington, 800
do. Boston, 800
do. Butler 3900
do. Caledonia, 1500
do. Chartiers, 3000
do. Chicago, 1200
do. Chillicothe, I-joO
do. Cleveland, 800
do. Conemaugh, 4400
do. Delaware, 1900
do. Des Moines, 800
do. Detroit, 600
do. Frankfort, 2600
do. Indiana, 1400
do. Kansas, 500
do. Keokuk 2000
do. Lakes, 3100
Presbytery of Le Claire, 1000
do. Mansfield, 1900
do. Mercer 3200
do. Michigan 1700
do. Monmouth 3600
do. Monongahela, 4000
do. Muskingum, 3100
do. 1st New York, 1300
do. 2d New York, 2100
do. 1st Ohio, 2000
do. Philadelphia, 25C0
do. Sidney, 1500
do. Southern Indiana,. 1100
do. Stamford, 750
do. Steubenville, 2600
do. St. Lawrence 400
do. St. Louis, 1300
do. Vermont 300
do. Westmoreland, 2900
do. Wheeling 1300
do. Xenia, 1400
To raise this amount, the following sums are apportioned, as the average per mem- ber :
For Foreign Missions 93cts. | For Publication Fund, 05 cts.
do. Home Missions, 40" ', do. Church Extension Fund, 05"
do. Education Fund, 05 " do. General Assembly Fund, 02 "
The Freedmen's Fund is not provided for in the report.
Your Committee recommend the adoption of the following resolution.
Resolved, That this report be adopted.
J. M. Gordon, W. T. Moffet, Jas. M'Gat, Committee.
The Report of the Committee on an amended version of the Psalms, and also on a new metrical version of the Psalms by Rev. J. G. "Wilson, was taken up and adopted, and is as follows:
The Coramittee on a new, and also on an amended version of the Psalms in metre, report as follows: —
I. On the amendments proposed by the Committee appointed by the last Ge- neral Assembly.
Whilst the Committee deserve the thanks of the Assembly for the attention they have given to the work assigned to them, and are to be commended for the fidelity with which they have adhered to the oriiiinal text, we cannot think their work en- titled to unqualified approbation. A large portion of the amendments proposed are evident improvements, and such as cuuld hardly fail to be acceptable to all reasonable persons. Still there are others which are faulty. If it were practicable during the sessions of the Assembly to review the whole work, and make some needful corrections, this is the course which would appear desirable. But it is evident that our time wnuld not allow of this, and we fear that handing down a work of this kind in overture with even a few obvious faults would militate against its adoption, and against an end so desirable as the securing of an amended ver- sion of the P.-jalms in metre. We would respectfully suggest that the instructions given to the Committee as understood by them have afiFected injuriously their wofk. It seems to us impossible to make any material improvement upon our version without a greater degree of liberty than they have felt authorized to employ. We think the attempt to amend should not be abandoned, and therefore recommend for adoption the following resolutions.
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1. That the Assembly express their thanks to the Committee for their services, and the progress made by them in improving our version of the Psalms.
2. That the proposed amendments be re-committed to the same Committee -with instructions to report to the next Assembly.
3. That the Presbyteries be directed to forward to the Committee such sugges- tions as may aid them in their work.
II. In regard to a new metrical version of the Psalms, the committee report as follows: —
We cannot but notice as one of the favourable signs of the times, the efforts recent- ly made, not only in churches using the Psalms in the praise of God, but by others among whom this use of them had been generally abandoned, to prepare versions of them adapted for this purpose. Among these the work of the Rev, John G. Wilson, of the Independent Church, deserves special notice. His work in manu- script has been handed to the Committee, but it would be impossible during the sessions of the Assembly, to do so much as read it throughout, and much less to examine it with such care as would be requisite to an intelligent judgment of its merits. It is said to contain three or more versions of each psalm, amounting in all to about four hundred. We feel disposed, therefore, for the present to acquiesce in the judgment which the Committee formerly appointed have given respecting it, which is in substance that though having many excellencies, it would not an- swer our purpose without some changes.
As another Committee, appointed by the General Assembly of 1861, has report- ed versions of a few of the Psalms for the consideration of the Assembly, the Com- mittee recommend that no further action be taken on Mr. W's. version for the pre- sent. Respectfully submitted. T. Beveridge, Chairman,
Took up the Report of the Special Committee to which was referred cer- tain papers, relative to the calling of a conventiou of Christians, with the view to obtain au amendment to the preamble to the Constitution of the United States.
Kev. Dr. Kerr offered the following, which was adopted as a substitute for the Report of the Special Committee.
Resolved, That we lament that there is not a more distinct and full recog- nition of the existence of God, and supremacy of his law, as revealed in the Scriptures, in our National Constitution, than it contains; that an amend- ment introducing a becoming recognition of God into, at least, the preamble or adopting act of the Constitution is much to be desired ; and that we in- struct our people that it is their duty, as Christian citizens, to favour and co- operate with every legitimate effort that may be made for this end.
The following resolution was offered And adopted.
Resolved, That Revs. W. W. Barr, Thomas H. Hanna and James Crowe be appointed a Committee on Credentials for the next Assembly to meet in the city of Philadelphia.
Rev. James Harper, of New York, was appointed the Moderator's Alter- nate, to preach the opening sermon at the next meeting of the Assembly,
The Report of the Committee in relation to Missions among the freedmen of the South was again taken up and amended, and the whole report was adopted, and is as follows:
The Committee appointed to report on a plan of operation for diffusing the gos- pel among the freedmen of the Southern States, report: —
That in the interests of the United Presbyterian Cliurch a Board be created for this special purpose, and that the following Constitution be adopted with a view to secure the objects contemplated: —
CONST1T0TION OF THE BOARD OF MISSIONS FOR THE FREEDMEN OF THE SOUTH,
I. There shall be a Board of Missions for the Freedmen, to be appointed by and ame- nable to the Assembly.
^I. It shall coDsist of nine members, who shall hold their office three years, and five of whom shall constitute a quorum. Of those first chosen three shall go out of oSiee annually in the order of their names ; and thereafter, three shall annually be elected by the Assembly.
III. The Board shall be located in the City of Allegheny.
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IV. The Board shall meet quarterly, and as much oftener as necessary; and shall hold its first meeting on the 4th of July, 18G3, at ten o'clock, A. M., in the Second Church.
V. The Board shall have power to fill any vacancies occurring therein during the year, and shall be styled. " The Board of Mi-sions of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, for the Freedmen of our Southern States."
VL To this Board shall be intrusted, ■with such directions and instructions as may from time to time be given by the Assembly, the superintendence of the Freedmen Missionary operations of the (Jhurch.
VII. The Boird shall make to the Assembly an annual report of its proceedings, its condition, and its needs, and shall submit for approval such plans and measures as may be deemed necessary or useful.
VIII. To the Board shall belong the duty, though not the exclusive right, of nomi- nating and appointing Missionaries and Agents, and of designating fields of labour : to them shall belong the duty of receiving the reports of the Corresponding Secretary ; of giving him needful directions in reference to all matters of business and correspondence intrusted to him; of preparing for the Assembly estimates of all appropriations and expenditures of money; and of taking the particular direction and oversight of the Freedmeii's missionary work, subject to the revisioa and control of the Assembly.
IX. All property, houses, lands, tenements, and permanent funds, belonging to the Board, shall be taken in the name of the Trustees of the Assembly, and held in trust by them for the use and benefit of "The Board of Missions of the United Presbyterian Church of North America for the Freedmen of the South.'
X. The Board shall hnve power to enact its own By-Laws.
XI. This Constitution shall not be changed, unless by a vote of two-thirds of the General Assembly present at any of its sessions, of which notice shall be given at least one day previously.
XII. The Board shall submit an abstract of its condition, proceedings, wants, and plans, to the several Synods of the Church at their annual meetings.
As some Presbyteries have already taken action upon this subject, and have agencies on the field, your committee recommend the following resolutions:
Resolved, I. That the doings of the Presbyteries of Wheeling, Muskingum, Char- tiers, and 1st Presbytery of Ohio, be recognised and approved, and after the organi- zation of this Board it shall be the duty of these agencies to report their doings and resources to said Board :
Resolved, 2. That such Presbyteries as may prefer it are hereby authorized to select their own mission field, procure their own labourers, and conduct their missions in their own way, provided that they report to the Board the location of their respective fields, the labourers employed and the amount of funds collected and disbursed.
Your committee would recommend the following persons as members of the Board of Missions to the Freedmen of the South.
Revs. J. B. Clark, Charles A. Dickey, J. W. Baine, J. G. Barnes. W. J. Reid, G. C. Vincent, and Messrs. John Dean, James Robb and James Mitchell, with power to fill vacancies.
The following resolution was adopted : *
liesohed, That the minutes of this Assembly be printed in the Evangeli- cal Repository — that five hundred extra copies be issued and disposed of at 25 cents per copy.
The following resolution was adopted :
Resoliud, That the aggregates of the reports of the various treasurers be printed, omitting the items.
The following resolution was adopted.
Resolved, That the Committee on the Directory of worship be directed to report to the next meeting of the Assembly.
The following resolution was adopted.
Resolved, 1st. That a Committee be appointed to secure reduced fares for the delegates to the next General Assembly, said committee to consist of one person for each of the following places, namely: Xenia, Cincinnati, Chicago, Monmouth, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York, Albany, Buffalo, Indianapo- lis, and Cleveland, with the view of arriving at uniformity in this matter, especially in obtaining excursion or return tickets on presentation of the cre- dentials given by Presbyteries.
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2d. That John Fleming, R. H. Pollock, W. C. Jackson, Thomas Johnston, James McCandless, William M. Jl'Knight, 11. Harper, S. F. Morrow, C. P. Lytle. G. Small, and II. S. Murray, shall constitute the committee contem- plated in the preceding resolution, and said committee is hereby directed to publish the result of its labours in the Presbyterian Witness, United Presbyterian, and Christian Instructor, at least two weeks previously to the meeting of the Board of Home Missions.
The following resolution was adopted.
EesolrrJ, That the Clerk of each Presbytery be directed to state on the face of credentials to the Assembly, the number of ministers in his Presby- tery.
The following resolution was adopted.
Resolved, That this Assembly be now dissolved, and that another Assembly similarly constituted, be called to meet in the 2d U. P. Church, Philadelphia, on the 4th Wednesday of May, 18G4, at 7i P. M.
The minutes of this session were read and approved.
The moderator made some appropriate remarks.
The Assembly dissolved. Closed with prayer by Thomas Beveridge, D. D. The 13od Psalm was sung, and the Apostolic benediction pronounced.
Alexander Young, Moderator. Joseph T. Cooper, Stated Clerk.
APPENDIX.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS.
The Board of Home Missions convened in accordance with the provisions of its consti- tution in the 2d United Presbyterian Church of Xenia, on Wednesday, the 20th of May, at 2 o'clock, P. M. Representatives were present during its sessions from all the Pres- byteries of the Church in the States and Canada, except Albany, St. Lawrence, and Vermont. The Presbyteries of Argyle, Philadelphia, Allegheny, Chartiers, Frankfort, Lakes, Mercer, Bloomington and Keokuk, we are sorry to report, failed to furnish the information required to be transmitted to the Secretary three weeks previous to the meeting of the Board, although blanks had been sent to them for this purpose. The synopsis of the means and demands of the chureh, presented by the Secretary, was therefore incomplete, and the Board delayed and embarrassed in its proceedings. AVe hope that such failures will not occur in the future.
From the report of the Executive Committee we were gratified to learn that during the past year all the regulations of the Board have been strictly complied with, except in the (yjse of the Presbytery of Argyle, whose Treasurer received and disbursed the Home Mission Funds intrusted to his care without orders from the Executive Com- mittee. The fault in this case, we have reason to believe, was with the Presbytery, which failed to give proper instruction to its Treasurer. The regulations of the Board, we are happy to say, are generally understood and faithfully executed.
It affords us pleasure also to report that during the past year, our missionaries, with the exception of Mr. G. M. Wylie, T. P. Dysart, J. R. Boyd, James McRea. AY. McC. Gibson, who neither fulfilled their appointments, nor presented reasons for not so doing, have been labouring with fidelity and acceptance in the various fields to which they were assigned by the last Assembly. The Home Mission field, so extensive and pro- mising, "has been cultivated with diligence, and the results are greatly encouraging. The great King and Head of the Church has blessed the work of our hands. Feeble con- gregations .have, in many cases, been enabled to secure pastors and the stated ordi- nances of the church. Applications from new and promising places for the word of life, have been frequent and twgent. The demand has been more than equal to the supply. It is not true, as some would have us believe, that we have " too many minis- ters " in tbe church. There never has been a period during the past year when an efiBcient^ missionary could not readily find employment. The field spread out before us in this country is vast and needy and promising. Never indeed was there a more interesting or promising field than that committed to our care. Millions are perishing for the bread of life. What we want, therefore, with the blessing of God, is men and means for its cultivation.
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The report of our Treasurer, which will be submitted to you, indicates an encouraging increase in the contributions of the church to this fund. Three years since we were in arrears with our missionaries nearly StiUOO. The probability now is, that when all the contributions have been brought up to the present meeting of the Assembly, there will be funds enough in the Treasury to meet all our outstanding liabilities. This in- crease, in these troublous times, when the nation is making such unprecedented drafts upon our resources, is to be attributed in great measure, we think, to the increased in- . terest felt by the people in the cause of our country's evangelization and to the renewed exertions which have been made by pastors in faithfully presenting its claims. Com- paring our condition financially with what it was but a short time since, we have rea- son to thank God and take courage.
There have been reported to us from the various Presbyteries, as in their judgment suitable and willing to be employed in the service of the Board, one hundred and twen- ty-four missionaries. The Board has been able to employ the service of all the mission- aries thus reported except six. Some few have fractions of their time unappropriated. These fractions, we have reason to believe, will mostly be taken during the year by the increasing demand for the word of life. We regret that all are not equally acceptable to the church and actively employed in the service of Christ.
Hoping that the cause of our country's evangelization and the claims of the Home Mission will share largely in your deliberations and in your prayers, we beg leave to submit for your approval the following report, which has been prepared by the Board with singular unanimity.
PART I.
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Distribution |
of Funds. |
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Chillicothe, |
Scioto, &c., |
$60 |
Muskingum, |
Mt. Ferry, |
26 |
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Steubenville, |
Wellsville, |
50 |
Stamford |
Morrisdale |
75? |
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Des Moines, |
Corydon & Centreville,15U^< |
2d New York, |
West44th St. Church |
250 |
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lioonsboro. |
15Ut |
1st Brooklyn, |
200 |
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Monroe. Vandalia |
Jersey City, |
400* |
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and Newton, |
150* |
Newark, |
250* |
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Lacona, |
100* |
Delaware, |
East Springfield, |
75 |
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Des Moines City, |
200 |
Lansiugville, |
126t |
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Le Claire, |
Kingston, |
loot |
" |
75 |
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Fairfax, |
lOOf |
Wheeling, |
Centreville, ^lartin- |
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Linn Grove, |
25 |
ville ^ Buck Hill |
150t |
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Vinton, |
50 |
Indiana, |
Indianapolis, |
2(;0 |
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Tranquillity, |
60 |
Duponl and con.. |
50 |
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Barclay, |
Ibl |
Cleveland, |
Warren. Youngstown |
,100 |
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West Union, |
25 |
Niles, |
50 |
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Cascade, |
150+ |
Cleveland City, |
5'!0 |
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Le Claire, |
Wyoming & Clarence, 100* |
Massillon cS: Canton, |
150* |
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Chicago, |
Chicago City, |
450 |
Stowe & Springfield, |
160t |
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Neshanoc, |
50 |
Akron. |
150* |
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KoBS Grove, |
150* |
Conemau |
Taylorsville & con., |
75 |
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Shannon, |
100 • |
Mt. Carmel, |
50* |
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Chemung, |
100 |
Brookville, |
60 |
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Wyomiog Valley, |
160* |
West freedom. |
60 |
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Wilton and con.. |
lOJ* |
Beech Woods, |
25 |
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Buffalo, |
150* |
Susquehanna, |
60 |
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Waupacca, |
150* |
Detroit, |
l\!inkin. |
100 |
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Osbkosh, |
150* |
Commerce, |
100 |
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Caledonia and Dekora,100* |
Troy and Southfield, |
60 |
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Kingsbury, |
25 |
Detroit, |
130 |
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Ashupin and con.. |
lOU* |
Bruce, |
GOf |
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St. Louis, |
Centralia, |
100+ |
Fremont & Davisville |
150} |
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Xenia, |
100| |
Marlatt & Con., |
100 |
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Westmoreland, |
Greensburg, |
75| |
Butler, |
Worthington, |
50 |
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Saltsburgh, |
50 |
1st Ohio, |
Dayton, |
230 |
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Apollo, |
25 |
Mission Ch. Cin., |
100 |
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Connelsville, |
75 |
Xenia, |
Reynoldsburgh, |
2001 |
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Ist New York, |
Hoboken, |
160 |
Bethel, |
200* |
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Sidney, |
Macedon, |
25 |
Caledonia, |
Cuylerville, |
75 |
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Gilead, |
15 |
Geneva, |
100 |
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Bethel, |
18 |
Monmouth, |
Young America, |
150t |
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Springlake, |
25 |
Aledo, |
60 |
* Condition of stated supply.
§ Condition of stated supply half time.
f Condition of settlement.
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Monmouth, |
Ellisville, |
lOOf |
Lakes, |
Franklin, |
50 |
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Rock Island and Da- |
Freehold, |
60 |
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venport. |
100 |
Meadville, |
50 |
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Basco, §50 by cong. |
, 50 |
Bloomington, |
Bloomington City, |
250 |
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Lebanon, |
50 |
Peoria, |
lUO |
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Boston, |
Hartford, |
250 |
Spring Creek, |
150t |
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Providence, |
200 |
" " |
75* |
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1st Church Boston, |
lUO |
Paxton, |
175 |
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Thompsonville, |
loUf |
Granville, |
100? |
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Sutton, |
150 |
Vermont, |
Greensboro, |
lOOf |
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S. Indiana, |
Portland Mills, |
150t |
Michigan, |
S. Holland, |
50 |
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i» i< |
75* |
Etna Green, |
24 |
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Palestine, |
50 |
Madison Station, |
25 |
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'2d Ch. Bloomingtcn, |
40 |
Sharon, |
150 |
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\andalia. |
40 |
Big Spring, |
Reedville, |
50t |
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Elizabeth, |
25 |
Chambersburg. |
100* |
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West Union, |
250t |
Lower Chanceford, |
100 |
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" " for supplies, 25 |
Milford, |
25 |
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Santa Fe, |
25 |
Huntingdon, |
16 |
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Boonville, |
25 |
Mansfield, |
Mission Stations, |
60 |
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Eden, |
25 |
St. Lawrence, |
2d Congregation Hio |
- |
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Francisco, |
25 |
chinbrook, |
60 |
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Keokuk, |
Mt Sterling, |
40 |
Covey Hill, |
100 |
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Grand Prairie, |
75* |
Hemmingsford, |
50 |
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Brighton, |
50* |
Monongahela, |
Lawrenceville, |
300 |
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Middletown, |
60 |
Hulton, |
150 |
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New London, |
75 |
Mansfield, |
60 |
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ISlillersburgh, |
25 |
Kansas, |
Leavenworth, |
400 |
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New Haven, |
25 |
Topeka and Bethel, |
250 |
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25 |
Americus, |
100 |
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West Philadelphiii, |
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400 |
con., |
200 |
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Garnet and Berea, |
150 |
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Hibbard and con., Leavenworth for last |
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legheny, |
400 PARI |
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Distrihution of Missionaries for Whole Year.
A. J. Allen. Le Claire, .7. A. Morrow. Chicago, J. H. Young, Des Moines City, J. R Boyd, Mu.skingum, W. T. Rawson, I>etroit, J. C. Elliott, Chicago, J. G. Fulton, Westmoreland, T. P. Patterson, Big Spring, S. F. Clark, Chicngo, Gilbert Small, Indianapolis, Wellington Wright, Chicago, " W. C. McCune. Cincinnati Mission, Ebenezer Currie, Dayton, David Gordon, Newark, J. T. Graham, Monmouth, I. R. Harris, Monmouth, S. McArthur, Keokuk, R. J. Hammond, " J. T.Tate,
A. R. Rankin, S. Indiana,
J. S. McConnell, Cleveland City,
G. M. Wylie, Vermont,
L. J. Crawford. Xenia,
Joseph McCartney, Big Spring,
R. H. Boyd, Monongahela,
D. M. B. McLean, Allegheny,
James Sawhill, Le Claire,
William Morrow, Eden Prairie,
J. D. Beard, Hibbard and con.,
J. A. Vance, Keokuk.
J. G. Freeborn, Des Moines,
James Welch, 1st Ohio,
A. C. Tris. Des Moines,
J. H. Robinson, Jersey City,
J. ]\L Hutchison. Oshkosh,
A. H. Elder, St. Louis Mission,
G. P. Raitt, Le Claire.
* Condition of stated supply. j- Condition of settlement. % h time. § On condition of congregation raising $250.
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Oct. Conemaugh, |
Lakes, |
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J. M. DoiialdsoE |
i.Chartiers, |
Cleveland, |
Cleveland, |
Des Moines, |
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Oct. Sieubenv'le, |
Butler, |
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Monmouth, |
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Westmoreland, |
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W.A. Pollock, |
Indiana, |
Chiciigo, |
Chicago, |
Chicago. |
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Wm. Melvin, |
Sidney, |
Conemaugh, |
Michigan, |
Steubenville, |
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James McKea, |
Muskingum, |
Le Claire, |
Keokuk, |
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J. P. Sankey, |
Le Claire, |
St. Louis, |
Philadelphia, |
Philadelphia, |
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Wm. Carlisle, |
Des Moines, |
Butler, |
Chartiers, |
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James Bruce, |
Butler, |
Bioomington, |
Delaware, |
Caledonia, |
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R. McAlister, |
Lakes, |
Sidney, |
Chillicothe, |
Stamford, |
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U. B. Williams, |
Big Spring, |
Big Spring, |
Butler, |
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G. M. Hall, |
1. xsew York, |
Philadelphia, |
Argyle, |
Delaware, |
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James Black, |
Des Moines, |
Des Moines, |
Chicago, |
Chicago, |
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J. P. Chambers, |
Chicago, |
Des Moines, |
Lakes, |
Wheeling,. |
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Dr. Heron. |
Manstield, |
Indiana, |
Caledonia, |
Lakes. |
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J. H. Adair, |
Wheeling, |
Argyle, |
Mansfield, |
Michigan, |
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W. C. Dunn, |
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Le Claire, |
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Wm. Smith, |
Chicago, |
Stamford, |
Big Spring, |
Conemaugh, |
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Jno. Jamieson, |
Boston. |
Delaware, |
Lakes, |
Mansfield, |
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J. W. Buchanan |
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Monmouth, |
Delaware, |
Lakes. |
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Thomas Balph, |
Cleveland, |
Oct. Chartiers, |
Big Spring, |
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J. B. Foster, |
St. Louis, |
Monmouth, |
Philadelphia, |
Bioomington, |
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J. K. Black, |
Chicago, |
Chicago, |
St. Louis, |
Muskingum, |
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Philadelphia, |
Argyle, |
Delaware, |
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Joshua Kyle, |
Albany, |
Delaware, |
Conemaugh, |
Westmoreland, |
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Joseph Clokey, |
Caledonia, |
Oct. Chartiers. |
St. Louis, |
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1. 2. Michigan, |
Bioomington, |
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J. H. Brown, |
1. 2. Le Claire, |
Des Moines, |
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J. L. Fulton, |
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Le Claire, |
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James NcNeal, |
Delaware, |
Argyle, |
I. New York, |
Boston, |
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S. M. Moore, |
1. 2. Lakes, |
Chartiers, |
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J. M. Heron, |
Detroit, |
Cleveland, |
Sidney, |
Xenia, |
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John Bryan, |
Xenia, |
Detroit, |
Butler, |
Chartiers, |
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J. T. Torrence, |
Conemaugh, |
Lakes, |
Le Claire, |
Keokuk, |
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P. C. Smeallie. |
Delaware, |
Albany, |
Delaware, |
Deliware, |
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Michigan, |
Oct. Xenia, |
Sidney, |
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J. W. Pinkerton. |
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Michigan, |
Lakes, |
Argyie, |
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T. F. Boyd, |
Monmouth, |
St. Louis, |
Cleveland, |
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M. M. Gibson, |
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Cleveland, |
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David Donnan, |
Philadelphia,. |
Allegheny, |
Chartiers, |
Wheeling, |
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S. C. Marshall, |
Chartiers, |
Lakes, |
Xenia, |
Butler. |
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T. J. Wilson, |
Michigan, |
S. Indiana, |
St. Louis, |
Monmouth, |
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J. C. Meloy, |
Bioomington, |
Boston, |
Philadelphia, |
Big Spring, |
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J. H. Reed, |
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Chicago, |
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Argyle, |
Delaware, |
Boston, |
1. New York, |
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B. L. Baldridge, |
Lakes, |
Mansfield, |
Michigan. |
Indiana, |
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David Gordon, |
Mercer, |
1. New York, |
Conemaugh, |
Monongahela, |
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J. M. Orr, |
Argyle, |
Chartiers, |
Bioomington, |
Chicago, |
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J. W. Taylor, |
Philadelphia, |
Philadelphia, |
Indiana, |
Monmouth. |
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EVANGELICAL REPOSITORY AND UNITED PRESS. REVIEW.
Special Appointments and Appropriations.
1. MINNESOTA.
North Pepin, S250. Caledonia and con., 250. Owatoona Wilton and Freeborn, 250. Eden Prairie, 250.
Nebraska City, $250.
Hock bluffs and con., 250.
Amity and con., 30.
North Bend, Fremont and con., 300.
A. B. Coleman, North Pepin and con. H. McHatton, Caledonia, 10 months. AV. J. Cleland. Uwatonna and con. Wm. Morrow, Eden Prairie. •
2. NEBBASEA.
Nebraska City.
James McNary, Rock Bluffs and con.
D. C. Wilson, Amity and con.
T. P. Proudfit, N. Bend, Fremont and con.
3. KANSAS.
J. N Smith. Garnet and Berea. J. D. Beard, Hibbard and con. M. M. Marling, Cedar and Nottingham.
A. G. Wallace, Leavenworth City. J. B. Waddle, Topeka and Bethel.
Americus and con. Benj. Atkins, Grasshopper Falls, and con.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS.
Rega-rding the cities of St. Louis and Chicago as promising missionary fields, the Board would urge upon the Assembly the importance of establishing new missions in each of these places and therefore recommend for adoption the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, 'J'hat the sum of $50J be appropriated for the establishment of a new mission in tlie city of St. Louis, and the same sura for the establishment of a new mission in the city of Chicago.
2. Resolved, That A. H. Elder be appointed to St. Louis, and J. H. Walker to Chi- cago, to labour as missionaries for the ensuing year.
'6. Resolved. That the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars be left at the disposal of the Executive Committee to be expended (if necessary,) in securing a place of public worship and a Sabbath School apparatus for the proposed new mission in Chicago.
4. Resolved, That the congregation of Iowa City be placed under the care of the Execative Committee for the coming year, with instruction to appropriate such an amount of money as in their judgment the prospects of the place may require, not exceeding $2Uti, and that Rev. W. D. Ralston be appointed a missionary in Iowa City for the coming year.
5. Resolevd, That S. S. Ralston, of the Presbytery of Le Claire, be appointed to labour at Eden Prairie two Sabbaths, in June next, and that he be allowed the usual compensation from the Home ^lission Fund.
ti. Resolved, That as there are other mission stations in Kansas beside those named in this report, it be directed that the Presbytery of Kansas shall distribute the labours of her missionaries or members of Presbytery, as in their judgment will best promote the interests of the cause.
7. Resolved, That the request of Rev. J. G. McKee, at present missionary in Ne- braska, to be released from the service of the Board until he has finished his studies in the Theological Seminary, be granted.
8. Resolved, That as it is important to their efiBciency, that missionaries should be fully invested with the sacred office, it be recommended to the Presbyteries to which James McNary, W. D. Ralston, D. C. Wilson, T. P. Proudfit, D. H..Elder, J. H. Walker, J. M. Hutchison, and James Black, respectively belong, to proceed as speedily as pos- sible with their ordination, that they may enter forthwith upon their labours.
9. Resolved, That as it is evident from the report of the Nebraska missionaries that the self-imposed labours of Rev. W. Douthet, in our missionary stations, are injurious to their interests, it be recommended to the Presbytery of Des Moines, to take mea- sures to prevent his intrusion upon the fields of our regularly appointed missionaries.
10. Resolved, That Rev. J. M. Jamiesou, of the Presbytery of Steubenville be ap- pointed to labour in the 1st United Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, the month of October; his pulpit to be supplied during his absence by his own Presbytery.
11. Resolved, That this Board recommend to the Assembly to amend Art. IV. of the Constitution of the Board of Home Missions by adding, ''and corresponding member of the Board."
12. Resolved, That in case of the failure of any of the missionaries assigned to Kan- sas or Nebraska to fill their appointments, the Executive Committee shall supply their place.
13. With reference to the failure of missionaries to fill their appointments, Resolved, That the attention of Presbyteries and missionaries be called to the action
of the Assembly of 1861 on this subject with the distinct understanding that such de-
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linquent missionaries or Presbyteries shielding sucb, may expect to be reported to the Assembly.
14. Resolved, That if the services of Rev. Joseph T. Cooper, D. D., can be secured, lie be appointed to visit the city of S?an Francisco, with a view of beftinning a mis- sionary station in that place — that llev. S. G. Irvine be his alternate, and it the pros- pect be favourable and the state of the funds will warrant, the Executive Committee be directed to obtain a suitable missionary and send him to that field, the amount to be appropriated to carry out the intention of this resolution to be left to the discretion of the Executive Committee.
15. Resolved. That an appropriation of S70 be made out of the Home Mission Fund to meet the expenses of Kev. Dr. Heron in going to and returning from the Presbytery of Vermont by appointment of the last Assembly ; also an appropriation of .^To on be- half of Kev. J. D. Steele for labour performed during the past year at Xenia. Illinois, under the supervision of the Board, also that the claim of Kev. James Ingles be re- ferred to the Associate Synod for adjudication.
16. Resolved, That the Board do earnestly urge upon the attention of the Assembly the importance of the Home Mission work, and we ask the Assembly to set apart a portion of its time for the consideration of this subject.
17. Resolved, That the Assembly be recommended to spend some time in the con- sideration of the subject of missions to the Freedmen of the South.
18. With reference to the propriety of establishing a mission among the abarigines of this country, we offer the following :
Resolved, That Rev. Alexander Young, D. D., Rev. J. H. Nash and Mr. James Find- ley be appointed a committee to report on this subject to the next Assembly.
19. Resolved. That the appointment to Nebraska City be left in the hands of the Executive Committee. John Vak Eaton, Chairmjn.
R. D. Harper, Secretary.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.
To the Fifth General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, to meet in Xenia, Ohio, May 27th, 1863, the Board of Foreign Missions respectfully submit the following as their Fourth Annual Report :
In the history of the Board, the past year has been memorable for the amount of its labours, and for unusual anxiety and suspense. This was chiefly due to the pecu- liar condition of one of our missions, and also to the sad state of our country. The Assembly need not be informed, that our civil war most seriously affects the cause of all our missions, sometimes indeed threatening their very existence. We therefore invite close attention to the following account of the year's operations, and our present and prospective wants.
I. THE MISSIONS.
1. China. — The Rev. J. C. Nevin, who, with his family, has been preserved amid many perils, was, when last heard from, actively employed in his work. He had so far acquired a knowledge of the language, as to begin to address the people, in some of his tours into the interior. In his explorations, he has been suitably employed in the distribution of New Testaments and Gospel tracts. Having only a limited supply of these, he has made application to the Board for an appropriation to supply the ne- cessity ; but the Board not being able to give any funds for this purpose, made appli- cation to the American Bible Society, and the American Tract Society, for grants to meet his demand. In both instances, favourable responses have been received. Our missionary has not yet chosen a field for permanent operations. It was expected, some months since, that he would have located the mission in Ch'an Ts'un, a populous city not far from Canton ; but owing to the scarcity of funds, the unsettled state of the countr}', and the difficulty experienced in obtaining a suitable dwelling, the loca- tion has not yet been chosen. The selection of a new field in such a country as China, is as difiicult as it is important; and the Board do not regret the caution and delay of Mr. Nevin in this matter.
Mr. Nevin has felt deeply the failure of the church to send out a fellow-labourer, according to the general understanding at the time the mission was undertaken. He has repeatedly, in the most earnest manner, urged an immediate reinforcement. In a late letter, he saj's: — "To leave the mission unsupported so long, is suicidal, or next thing to it. Were we called away, where would it be? If you wait three years longer, and then send out help, and 1 be removed before they acquire the language, what is to become of the whole work commenced? This, of course, is a human view of the case, but certainly it is the only rational view we can take, in view of the pos- sibilities, or probabilities, in so far as we can judge of them. And do we not, and must we nut, at all times, take these things into consideration? We do not feel dis-
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couraged for ourselves, but it is for the mission — the cause of God in the hands of the church — that we tremble." These are solemn and important words, and deserve the attention of all. The last Assembly authorized and directed the Board " to select and send out a suitable person to reinforce our mission in China, as soon as practicable," but the state of the funds rendered it plainly impossible to go forward, though some young men offered themselves. Most gladly will the Board, at the earliest practicable moment, obey the instruction of the Assembly, and comply with the request of our missionary, and the prevalent desire of the church.
'2. India. — Most of the year's correspondence with the mission, has been taken up with the cape of Mr. Hill, and matters arising therefrom. The Presbytery of Sealkote, having received a copy of the action of the last Assembly in the case, took action thereon, the 12th and 13th of September last. Unfortunately, the difficulty was not settled. Although Mr. Hill avowed his hearty assent to the terms of settlement pro- posed by the Assembly, declaring in writing his willingness to submit to the Presby- tery, his resolution to abide by our principles, and to pursue the things that make for peace; and farther, that he did so, "advisedly, prayerfully, and "with a good con- science, and in the fear of God;" yet the Presbytery, having farther interrogated him, resolved that, in their judgment, Mr. Hill had not acceded to the action of the As- sembly. Both parties having thus claimed to have complied with the Assembly'^ terms, the I'oard, having no power to interfere with a Presbyterial act, felt that they were left without instructions in the premises. It will be for the Assembly to decide the question here at issue between the Presbytery and Mr. Hill.
But aware of the unhappy condition of the mission, in consequence of this long ex- isting difficulty, and persuaded that something should be done quickly, the Board determined, as the wisest and best step that could be taken, to order the recall of both Bev. E. H. Stevenson and Rev. R. A. Hill. This recall, according to the action of the last Assembly, in giving power to recall missionaries in certain cases, was subject to the consent of the mission. On the 2lid of January last, the mission gave its consent to the return of Mr. Hill, but refused it in the case of Mr. Stevenson. Mr. Hill has accordingly left Sealkote for this country, and will probably be present at the As- sembly.
The decision of the Board in regard to the recall of these brethren, was the result of much patient and prayerful deliberation. It was not based upon the Presbyterial relations of either missionary, and was wholly independent of the particular questions in dispute between one of them and the Presbytery. Nor was it founded upon the position of either in regard to the terms proposed for final settlement ; because, as above stated, the Board believed that the action of Mr. Hill and the Presbytery had placed the matter in an aspect not contemplated, and that thus Tve were left without instructi' ns. The general reasons for our decision, were, the condition of the mis- sion, and the state of feeling in the church at home. The special reasons which the Board had, and still have, for the recall of these brethren, it was thought neither ne- cessary nor expedient to spread before the public. Nor do we deem it proper to spe- cify these reasons in this report. It was with regret that the Board received the in- telligence, that the mission had refused its consent to the recall of one of the persons named. It will, however, be for the Assembly to consider whether any farther action be necessary in regard to this decision of the mission in the case of Mr. Stevenson, in order to accomplish the desire of the last Assembly, viz. : " that this once prosperous mission may be restored to the confidence and support of the church." We submit herewith the minutes of the Presbytery of September 12th and 13th, 1862; the action of the Board recalling Messrs. Hill and Stevenson, and the answer of the mission, to- gether with all other papers in our possession, relative to the matter.
In the prosecution of the work in this mission, the gospel has been preached, and the Scriptures distributed among the perishing heathen. The little flock has been instructed and edified by the regular dispensation of gospel ordinances. The youth and children of the station have been taught and trained under Christian influence. Some progress has been made towards solving the difficult problem of a self-supporting native church; and renewed efforts have been made to extend the work to another station. About five months have been spent in itinerating by one of the missionaries, and much time by two others. The gospel has been preached regularly in the city; and by two of the missionaries, among the "hill tribes," near Dharmsalla, when they were not itinerating. Those engaged in this work, report, that while they cannot point to any specific results in the way of serious turning to God, yet they have met with many encouraging cases. The general attention given to the word, compared favour- ably with former years, and pleasing evidences were sometimes manifested of good having been done by former itinerations. In connexion with this work of itinerating, the Scriptures, and other religious books, were largely distributed.
In the mission station, two sermons have generally been preached on each Sab- bath— one in the Compound, and the other in the church at the city. Prayer meet-
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ings, and catechising the youth, have been continued in these places. The city school has been kept in operation, with the exception of a short time during the prevalence of cholera. It has been continued under difficulties, owing to the competition of the government schools. If this school is to be carried on, and made efficient for good, the missionaries assure us that the men and means must be provided. Their wants in this respect, were fully set forth in a communication published during the year; and we are now asked to provide for the claims then presented, or allow the mission to suspend this part of their work. The attention of the Assembly is specially called to this matter. The present number of boys in the main school, is Ub; and in the brauch school, in another part of the city, 3o. The daily average attendance is about
The mission Compound School was carried on as usual, for the first half of the year; but owing to the failure of Miss Gordon's health, it had to be suspended for a time. It was resumed towards the close of the year. So much importance do they attach to this school, that they have determined to devote a part of one missionary's time to this work for the coming year, or perhaps until another teacher can be sent out. The funds necessary to erect a building for this school, and for which the missionaries have been pleading for some time, are still wanting. The amount contributed by the church, or saved by the mission, for this purpose, they have had to borrow, to supply other wants; and now they ask that this sum (about S4(/0. ) be replaced, and -SHU.' or §8U0 more, contributed, in order to erect a substantial building of a suitable size. One cent and a half from each member in the church, they say. would be sufficient to meet this pressing want. We are not informed as to the number of scholars in this school.
A number of orphans are still under the care and training of the mission ; and five more have been added. Their instruction is embraced under the head of Compound School, and station preaching, or pastor's work.
The projected reformatory schools in the district have lately been made over to the mission ; but as yet they have not been able to organize, antl to put them in operation. Their progress, in this feature of the work, will be reported in due time.
Efforts have been made, for three years, to extend the work of the mission to ano- ther station. The Board, for want of funds, h.ave not seen their way clear in encou- raging this measure. But the mission, feeling the importance of the work, and seeing that if it were not begun now, the field would be occupied, and that no opportunity would be afforded for entering upon it in the future, have resolved to go forward, trusting that the Board, or the church, will sanction their course. They have ac- cordingly taken the initiatory steps for establishing a new station in Gujranwalla. A lot of ground has been purchased with funds derived from the sale of the North Mis- sion House, and premises, which were devoted to this object in the beginning of 18b0. Two of their number, the Rev. J. S. Barr, and the Rev. G. W. ^cott, have been ap- pointed to proceed to this new station, and commence operations, and proceed with the work, as fast as funds are available. We suppose that it will be difficult for the mission to abandon the work thus entered upon, although unauthorized by the Board, and we submit the matter, in its present shape, to the Assembly for their direction. Although no recent estimate has reached us, it is supposed that it will require from $25li0 to §3000 to begin efficiently the operations of this new station. If the Assem- bly shall decide that this amount can, this year, be granted for this purpose, the Board will cheerfully endeavour to go forward according to the direction given.
3. Egypt. — This mission has had a year of prosperity. The work has been carried on vigorously at Alexandria, Cairo, and the Upper Nile. The very full report of the Presbytery of Egypt to the Assembly will justify greater brevity in this part of our report.
At Alexandria, one great difficulty lies in the variety of languages and religions, which our missionaries have to deal with. In the schools are found Egyptians, Ita- lians, Greeks, Syrians. Maltese, French. English, and German; and these are reli- giously classified as Greek and Roman Catholics, Copts, Moslems, Jews and Protest- ants.
Rev. Andrew Watson is studying the Arabic, and directing the boys' school, which numbers 90 scholars, with an average monthly roll of 48. The girls' school, which has had 232 names on the roll during the year, is under the care of Miss MKown, who gives instruction in the European languages required. Two sisters, Werdy and Anesa, who are among the first-fruits of our Damascus mission, assist Miss M'Kown, by teaching in the Arabic department. Both these schools are prosperous; but their usefulness is much crippled by the want of buildings, suitably arranged and located.
The sales of the Scriptures, and other books, in the Book shop, during the year, amounted to S300, which is a falling off from the previous year.
The Arabic services on the Sabbath, for some time past, have been conducted by Aboona Makhiel, a Coptic priest, who has embraced our faith, and is said to be well
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qualified to preach the gospel, especially to the Copts. The audiences here are small — from 15 to 30. No members have been received during the year, though one voung man, a convert from Mohammedanism, is ready to be admitted, and perhaps some others. Eight communicants belong to this mission.
At Cairo, the magnificent gift of the late Viceroy has been turned to good account. The building, originally planned for purposes entirely foreign to missionary or edu- cational uses, has been altered and fitted up. so that it now furnishes accommodations lor 3.30 pupils; a chapel capable of seating 250 persons; and residences for three missionary families. The first estimate for the repairs, was -$1000, for which the last Assembly granted a special appropriation, which, we regret to say, the Board have not yet been able to forward. It was, however, soon discovered, by the brethren en- gaged, that the work would cost much more than was expected — the aggregate amount- ing to more than !ji6,5u0. As soon as they found that the original estimate would be overrun, they forwarded a corrected estimate, which unfortunately never reached the Board. Having at length heard from the mission, of this great and unexpected ex- penditure, the Board directed Drs. Dales and Prestley, then on the ground, to inquire particularly into the necessity and expediency of so great an outlay. After a full examination, they report, that the expense was unavoidable, in order to make the building available for the use of the mission; and they also state, that the property so altered, aB'ords accommodations which would, if rent had to be paid, cost the mis- sion the yearly sum of $2000. The greater part of the money thus expended, was borrowed from the Egyptian Building fund, which was designed specially for Alexan- dria. Although buildings in Alexandria are much needed, there is perhaps no abso- lute necessity lor immediately liquidating this part of the debt; but the $100l) appro- priated by the last Assembly, should be forwarded as soon as possible.
The schools of this station are in a tiourishing condition. Since the removal to the new building, the boys' school has greatly increased. The girls' school, under the care of Miss Dales, has also largely advanced in numbers. Miss Hart has charge of the girls' school in Harrett es Sakkieen — a remote quarter of the city. For the ac- commodation of members and adherents in this neighbourhood, it has been judged best not to remove this school to the central mission premises. In all the schools, both in Alexandria and Cairo, part of each day is devoted to thorough religious in- struction.
Two services in Arabic, are held every Sabbath, which are well attended ; and a weekly prayer-meeting is kept up.
During the year, the Lord's Supper has been administered three times, and twenty- four members have been received, making a total membership of 37.
The church at Cairo was formally organized, January 12th, 1803, by the selection of four ruling elders and three deacons.
In this department, the Scriptures and other books were sold to the amount of $606, a little less than that of last year.
Mr. Lansing's health having become feeble last summer, the Rev. John Hogg was transferred temporarily to Cairo, where, it has since been agreed, he is to remain permanently. Mr. Lansing's health is very precarious; but we hope he may be long spared to the church. Mr. Ewing has just begun to preach in Arabic. The brethren here anxiously await the return of Dr. Barnett next autumn.
In the Upper Nile mission, two missionary trips were made during the year — the one by Mr. Hogg, and the other by Mr. Lansing. Scores of villages were visited, and several agencies were established. The school at Osiiit had been closed, but is likely to be resumed. The school at Benisouef is very encouraging. Throughout the whole of the region of the Upper Nile, there appears to be an extraordinary demand for the Scriptures and religious books, and also for preachers of the word. The American Bible Society have agreed to support a colporteur the whole of his time, in visiting the whole land, and distributing the Scriptures. Resident European friends have generously furnished the mission with a boat, suitable for the use of the colporteur in visiting the large population residing on the canals, and smaller branches of the Nile.
We here call attention to some things which belong to the Egyptian mission, in ge- neral.
(a.) The Presbytery of Egypt have taken six young men under their care as stu- dents of theology, to be instructed by the brethren resident at Cairo, with the view of supplying the native population of the Upper Nile with competent teachers and preach- ■ ers. It is estimated, that the cost of these students, while at Cairo, will average $50 each, per annum. Those already admitted, are provided ibr; but it is understood that others might easily be induced to pursue this course of study. In view, there- fore, of the urgent demand for the word in Egypt, and the desire of many suitable young men — some of them ex-priests — to be fitted more properly for the work of preaching, the Board recommend that an appropriation of $t)00 be granted for the
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support of such young men as the Presbytery may, after due examination, deem ■worthy to receive it.
(b.) The brethren in Egypt earnestly urge the re-appointment of Rev. Thomas ^rCague, who returned two years ago, on account of ill health, and who is held in high esteem by his fellow-missionaries and the native Christians. But it is under- stood that his wife is suffering from ophthalmia, a disease contracted in Egypt, ren- dering it impracticable for Mr. M'Cague to return. If this ditficulty were removed, it is still doubtful whether our funds would permit his re-appointment now. Such, however, is the need for his services, and so great is the desire of his brethren, that the Board ask the Assembly to authorize his being sent out again, on condition that the health of his family, and the state of the treasury may warrant it
(c. ) The want of a literature more precisely adapted to the population is deeply felt. There is an increasing demand for such a Christian literature, which cannot be supplied from other quarters, and the mission ask for SoOU to begin the work of pub- lication. This department, once established, would be expected to support itself, from the proceeds of sales. The brethren of the mission, we understand, expect to write, or edit these tracts which are so much needed. This matter is submitted to the consideration of the Assembly.
(d.) In the several departments of the mission, 42 native agents are employed as teachers, colporteurs, &c.. who are sustained at the astonishingly low, total cost of §270, or an average of $6.43 each, per annum.
(e.) The Board are happy to inform the Assembly, that Miss Margaret B. Living- ston, of Philadelphia, of the Baptist Church, has generously given, for the use of the Egyptian mission, §1000, which will be available in a few months.
(/. ) We cannot omit the opportunity of recording our special obligations to the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland. It is well known that from this church the mission received Rev. John Hogg and his wife. Not only so, but within the last five years, the people of this church have contributed $4,414 to our cause in Egvpt — more than enough to support a missionary all the time. Such kindness and brotherly deeds should not be forgotten. We may also state, in this connexion, that, in the same pe- riod, large contributions have been received from other sources, making a total of over $10,000 — nearly one-fourth of the whole ordinary expense of the entire Egyptian mission, from sources outside of our own church. Such facts should excite our grati- tude to God, and to his people in other lands, and stir us up to more abundant efforts.
4. Si/na. — For some months, the Rev. John Crawford was left alone in the field in Damascus, in consequence of the withdrawal of his fellow-labourer, the Rev. Smylie Robson, of the Irish Presbyterian Church. The Board, at as early a day as was practicable, sent out, according to the direction of the Assembly, the Rev. James A. Frazier. He arrived safely in Damascus on the 12th of December. Mr. Crawford, almost worn out with the entire labours of the mission, was much relieved and cheered by the arrival of his former co-labourer. Both were, at our last accountr;, busily en- gaged in their work — in teaching in the school under their care, preaching the gospel, and circulating the Scriptures. The Christian quarters are rapidly re-building; and it is the opinion of the missionaries, that the good work will go on more prosperously than before the sad scenes of 1860. It is believed that God has, by "fearful works," been answering thcprayers of his people for the success of the gospel in that land.
In Damascus, preaching has been kept up during the year; the attendance has been encouraging; and a good degree of interest manifested. The number of communi- cants in connexion with the church there is 13. The number of families is 8, besides several adherents.
In December, the teacher in the boys' school was induced to take employment in the Greek school in the city. Most of the pupils — about 60 in number — accompanied him; and as the missionaries have not been able to find another suitable teacher, the boys' school has remained closed since that time. The former teacher maintains his profession as a Protestant, and is, it is believed, doing substantially the same work as when employed by the mission. As there are other children, however, who might be gathered into a school, it is the desire of the mission to re-open a boys' school as soon as a suitable teacher can be obtained. The number in attendance in the girls' school, during the year, has been from 30 to 40.
An arrangement has been entered into, for placing Bibles, and other religious books, in the shop of one of the native members; and a considerable number has been sold.
Three visits have been made to Yabrud, Nebk, and Deir Atiyeh; but owing to the fact, that Mr. Crawford was alone part of the time, they have not been able to visit these places as much as they desired. The native brethren in this region are very desirous that a missionary should reside among them permanently; and it is believed, that abundant work could be found for two men. The field is most promising: and it is regretted that the men are not there to go in and occupy it. All that the mis- sionaries can do, is to visit it as often as possible, praying that the Lord of the har- vest will in due time send forth more labourers.
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In August, the Lord's Supper was administered in Nebk and Deir Atiyeh. Four members wpre admitted on examination and profession — one from Nebk, one from Yabrud, and two from Deir Atiyeh. There are, at present, 10 members residing in Nebk, one in Yabrud, and five in Deir Atiyeh — 16 in all. There are eight families in that region, including, together with adherents, about 60 souls.
Within a short time, 25 men, most of them heads of families, from the village of Rasheiya, at the north end of Mt. Hermon, have applied to be taken under the in- struction of the mission ; desiring them to send them a preacher, and a teacher for their children. About 25 others, from the same place, had formerly made an appli- cation of a similar kind, to the brethren of the American Board in Beirut. Should these brethren not be able to occupy the field, our missionaries will endeavour to visit this place occasionally. They regret that they are not able to promise more than this.
The indemnity promised by the Turkish Government, for the loss sustained in mis- sion property, has all been paid except the last installment. There may be some delay in the payment of this; but it is believed, that all will ultimately be paid. Much credit is due to our missionaries, for their perseverance in securing this indemnity to the mission.
It is not known at present, whether the Irish Presbyterian Church intend to prose- cute their missionary work in Damascus, or not. If they should. not do so, the field will be left entirely to our missionaries.
4. lialij. — Under the care of the American and Foreign Christian Union, and in ac- cordance with the action of the last Assembly, the Rev. W. G. Moorehead left this country in September, for the mission in Italy. He proceeded to Florence, and at once began the study of the language, in the Waldensian Theological Seminary; to- gether with other {hings necessary to the prosecution of his work. In the meantime he has been usefully employed in the distribution of tracts, &c. It is believed that he will, ere long, be able to preach in the language cf the natives, and thus to enter actively upon the great duties of the work to which he has gone forth. Mr. Moore- head has undoubtedly a wide field of usefulness before him; and we trust that, with the divine blessing, much good will result from his labours.
It is with a feeling of sadness, that we are called upon, in this connexion, to record the death of the Rev. Robert Baird, D. D., the Corresponding Secretary of the Board, under whose auspices our missionary was sent to Italy. His death occurred at his home in Yonkers, New York, on Sabbath, the loth of February. We feel that in his death we have lost an esteemed friend; our missionary, a wise counsellor; the Chris- tian church, an honoured instrument; and the world, a benefactor.
6. Trinidad. — We are still persuaded as to the importance of Trinidad as a field of missionary labour; but for the potent reason that frequently appears in this report, namely, the want of money, nothing has been done by the Board, with a view to re- occupy this mission.
II. VISIT OF DRS. DALES AND PRE9TLET.
The Board having learned that Drs Dales and Prestley were going on a tour to the East, directed them to examine carefully, the various missionary operations in Egypt and Syria, and report to the Board on their return. From information received from them, we learn, that they have been highly gratified with the knowledge they have thus acquired, of the practical workings of the missions in those lands. The Board an- ticipate much benefit from the visit of these brethren; as it has always been dififtcult to understand, from correspondence, the minutife of the mission work. It is antici- pated, that their presence again in the Board will add much to our satisfaction and efiiciencyin carrying on the work intrusted to us by the Assembly; and that their ex- perience will be of benefit to the church at large.
III. EECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
For carrying on the operations of the various missions, for the year ending April 80th, 1868, the Assembly authorized the Board to expend $J2,i*0(), including -$1000 for repairing the building in Cairo, and $1200 for the reinforcement of the mission in Damascus. In consequence of a flood in India, the mission property was damaged to such an extent, that the Board were compelled to grant $1500, to save the pro- perty, and to make necessary repairs; thus swelling the amount to i?23,700. Unex- pectedly, the exchange has averaged the extraordinary rate of about 50 per cent, pre- mium; making, this item alone, on the remittances made, cost us about 5)7000 — thus raising the whole amount to a grand total of more than $30,OC0.
The whole receipts for the year amount to !$J5, 888.35. From this, it appears, that the amount granted by the Assembly, together with that granted by the Board, for repairs to mission property in India, and the amount paid for exchange on remit- tances, exceed the receipts to the amount of $4,945.65.
Foreseeing this state of aflFairs, we have given our missionaries information in regard to our straitened circumstances, and have notified them of a probable reduction in
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their salaries and expenditures, of at least 25 per cent. To save exchanjie, we have borrowed from funds abroad, given for other specific objects, to tlie amount of •'^-4(10, and, in addition, our missionaries in Egypt were autho.ized to borrow from foreign parties, $'_'7()(), for which they are paying 10 per cent, interest. This has been done in the hope, that the troubles in our country would cease, and that, in consequence, the rate of exchange would decline, when the money borrowed could be replaced without such extraordinary loss by exchange. At the close of the year, there were in the hands of the Treasurer, $4,891.97.
For carrying on the work for the following year, ending April SOth. 18'i4, the Board would state, that, according to the lowest estimate that can be made, the following sums will be required: — For Egypt, §10,500. If Ur Barnett should return, $12(0 must be added, making •$11,7U0. This amount, the brethren in Egypt believe, will be reduced, by contributions from Scotland, and from friends in Cairo and Alexandria, to $7,700. For India, $G, 9. 10. For Syria, $:^, 00 J. For China, $1,«00. Total, $19,- 200. To this must be added $1000, due Egypt for new mission building, making $20,20iJ. The exchange on this sum, at the present rate, will amount to $13,.50li — thus swelling the total to $33,500. To pay the money already borrowed, including exchange, $8,415 will be required, raising the sum to $41,915. If another mission- ary be sent to China, the expense will be $1500; and if a new station be undertaken in India, this will require $3000; and these sums, including the exchange, would swell the grand total to $49,330. In addition to this, the balance in the treasury, at the first of the year, is not suflScient, by some two thousand dollars, to make up the deficit from last year.
Thus it will be seen that, if things remain in our country for the next year as they are at present, the above enormous sum will be required to carry on our missionary operations. It should be stated, too, in connexion with this, that the cost of living is much increased in all our mi.-sion fields, thus rendering it impossible to reduce to any considerable extent the allowance given to the missionaries.
In view of these things, we now ask the Assembly to take such action as will lay this amount in the Treasury of the Board — or, if the Assembly believe that this can- not be done, then let some of the missionaries be recalled. AVe have no disposition to go forward as your agents in a work which there is no hope of accomplishing. We cannot listen to the appeals of missionaries in far distant lands for the means of sub- sistence for themselves and families when we have not the wherewith to respond to their calls.
IV. VACANCIES.
The term of office of Revs. J. B. Dales, D. D., W. W. Barr, and Mr. S. C. Huey, ex- pires at this meeting of the Assembly.
V. CONCLUSION.
In closing their report, the Board desire to say that they have endeavoured simply and faithfully to perform the duties marked out for them by the Con.ititution, and by Bubsequent acts of the Assembly In all their published statements and appeals they have not sought to excite any undue interest in the Foreign Missionary work, at the expense of the Domestic field, or of any other cause of the Church. Some have thought that we have engrossed the attention and affection of the Church too largely. But this position can hardly be maintained with success. Are our people doing too much for Christ in foreign lands ? Are we giving beyond our means, or more than the calls of Providence would seem to demand ? But this is not all. The last Assembly au- thorized the Board to spend some twenty-two or twenty-three thousand dollars in car- rying on the Foreign work. This act of the Assembly certainly was equivalent to a sacred pledge on the part of the Church to our missionaries that their work would be supported to that extent. Any failure to raise this sum would either deprive our brethren of the means of living in foreign lands, or cripple their schools, colportage, and other important operations sanctioned by the Church. The Board believe that they would be derelict in duty if they failed to use every possible effort to have the Church do what the Assembly agreed should be done.
It may also be stated that the business of the Board is yearly increasing, and is al- ready much more extensive than is generally supposed. The correspondence, in the aggregate, is very large. During the year, regular monthly, and also several special, meetings have been held; and our labours on these occasions have been not only pro- tracted, but often most perplexing and difficult. Much time also has been anxiously and laboriously spent in Committees. This service is rendered most cheerfully by the Board — yet it is proper to observe that if the business of our missions increases as heretofore, it will ^oon be impossible for those who have pastoral and other engage- ments, to attend to it. Meanwhile it is only asked that due allowance be made for the peculiar difficulties of our work.
By order of the Board. W. "W. Baer, Cor. Sec. pro tern.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OP EDUCATION.
To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America to meet in Xenia, Ohio, May 27th, 1813, the Board of Education reports:
During the past 3'ear, increased prosperity has attended the operations of the Board, for which they desire to express their gratitude to the Head of the church.
Grants, amounting in all to SI, 685, have been made to twenty-one young men from seven States, fifteen Presbyteries, and all the Synods of the church. Although there was some delay in meeting the 2d installment when it became due, and a loan was necessary to enable the Treasurer to pay the third before the close of the sessions of the Theological Seminaries, yet at the annual meeting held on the uth inst., the Trea- surer reported that all the appropriations for the year, as far as they had fallen due, had been paid, all incidental expenses met, and a balance of $210.91 left in the Treasury.
Last year many applications were made which could not be granted. This year no applications were refused.
To carry on the operations of nest year, the Board ask an appropriation of $2,000. If the financial agents of the Presbyteries would see to it that the full amount due this Board be transmitted to the Treasurer quarterly, it would save the officers much trouble, and tiie beneficiaries much embarrassment.
The Board deeply regret that their efforts to deepen and extend a proper educa- tional spirit througli the church, have thus far been so fruitless. They freely ac- knowledge that they have done comparatively little, yet their success thus far does not encourage them to greater eflforts. In last year's report, the Board respectfully suggested that the Assembly, Synods, and Presbyteries, should, at every meeting, give the subject of Christian Education distinct, careful, and patient consideration; that our church papers should give it much greater prominence in their columns ; that ministers should study the subject, and frequently discuss it in the hearing of their people; that sessions should frequently talk it over, and use all of their influence to disseminate correct views, and a healthy tone of feeling among the people; that edu- cators should be encouraged to lecture on the great subjects of their profession throughout the church, and that the Board of Publication should, from time to time, issue in the form of tracts, the most valuable lectures, sermons, and addresses. The Board felt that if these things were done, important and valuable results would cer- tainly follow ; yet it does not appear that in any quarter the prevailing apathy on this subject has been even disturbed to any considerable degree. It is not affirmed that the great interests of the Home and Foreign Boards receive attention beyond what they merit; yet a little reflection will certainly satisfy any one that the proper education of the children of the land is a matter of sufficient importance to the church to receive from its members and officers attention at least equal to that given to any other interest. The Board of Education, therefore, humbly prays the Assembly to consider whether the great question of Christian Education does not demand more attention than it has hitherto received, and whether steps cannot be taken by it that will largely contribute to the advancement of this great cause.
A few topics demand special attention at this crisis in the history of our country. The Board beg leave to call the attention of the Assembly to them.
1 . M any Theological students, as well as many who contemplated the study of Theo- logy, have entered the army. Many of these have already fallen; ipany more will j'et fall, others will abandon their original purpose. The scarcity of labourers caused by the immense drain that has been made, and will yet be made to fill up the ranks of the army, will cause many who expected to commence a course of study, to aban- don all thought of it. The number of candidates for the ministry is likely, thereby, to be very much diminished. Is not this an evil which the church should make spe- cial efi"ort to prevent?
2. The church every year demands a ministry of increased intellectual culture. To meet the necessities of the case, candidates for the ministry should receive more complete and thorough literary and theological education. As general education advances, the standard of qualification for the ministry should be elevated. This seems evident, and yet there is prevalent, in many quarters, a disposition to lower rather than elevate the standard. The scarcity likely to exist in the future, will, in all probability, strengthen this disposition. Is there not danger to be apprehended from this quarter, which demands special attention of the Assembly and of the whole church ?
3 Beyond all que";tion, a potent cause of our present national troubles is to be found in the wickedness of our rulers in times past. These men were educated in our Academies, Colleges, and Universities. They entered on public life,'intellectually sharp and strong, but morally corrupt, — mighty men. but wicked men. To correct this evil, our higher Seminaries must be Christianized. Careful, patient and persevering efforts must be put forth, in all these institutions, to secure moral as well as intellectual
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excellence. The youn<j;man Trho seeks an education in order to occupy other posi- tions of influence, must be Christianized as well as the young man who looks forward to the ministry. The cause of Christ demands godly lawyers, physicians, teachers, editors, and politicians, as well as godly ministers of the gospel. Can the causes that have brought this terrible war on the land be removed ? Can this nation be made a Christian nation withoxit sanctifying the schools of the country — from the in- fant school up to the University? Has the church done its whole duty when it has provided for the proper education of candidates for the ministry? Has it not a work to do for other education as well as for theological ?
The Board venture to express the hope that the church will not altogether overlook these great interests.
The terms for which James Brown and David A. Wallace were elected, expire at this Assembly. The Board recommend their re-election. A vacancy has been created by the death of John McClenahan. He entered the army last August as captain of a company in the 8.^d Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. He was mortally wounded at the defence of Fort Donelson, and died snon after. Though he had reached nearly three score and ten, he cheerfully endured the trials of the camp and of the field with the youngest and strongest of his command. He was a faithful soldier of the cross as ■well as of his country. The whole regiment revered him as a man of God; his com- pany loved him as a father. He fell asleep in Jesus. The army has few such men to lose. The Board recommend the appointment of James A. Martin, of Voung Ame- rica, to fill the vacancy The report of the Treasurer accompanies this report. It has been examined, and found correct. j" John Scott, Prrsidenl.
By order of the Board. -| J. A. Edie, Sea-elary.
( David A. Wallace, Cor. Sec.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHURCH EXTENSION.
To-the General Assembly to meet in Xenia, 27th Maj--, 1863, the Board of Church Extension present their annual report ;
In the prosecution of our appropriate work, the Board, during the past year, have aflforded assistance in one form or another, to the following congregations, scattered over the e.Ktensive field within the limits of the United Presbyterian Church.
At a meeting of the Board, 12th September, the congregation of Keokuk requested and obtained permission to employ their pastor, James Brown, D. D., as their agent to collect funds in the bounds of the Presbytery of Monmouth, to aid them in the com- pletion of their Church. At the same meeting, at the request of Rev. A. Blaikie, the IJoard agreed to advance the interest of the debt of the congregation of Lawrence, in the Presbytery of Boston, for one year, supposed to be about SoO, to enable the con- gregation to secure their church property. The congregation of Young America, in the Presbytery of Jlonmouth, requested and obtained permission to employ an agent to collect funds in their own Presbytery to aid them in erecting a house of worship. A grant of $-^0 was at the same time made to the congregation of Vandalia, in the Presbytery of Southern Indiana, to aid them in the completion of their church.
The Rev. W. H. Andrew requested in behalf of the infant but proimising congrega- tion of Lawrenceville, a loan of SGOO, to aid them in the erection of a house of wor- ship on a lot which they have procured. The request was granted on the mutually agreed condition that the loan should be refunded without interest, by the payment of one hundred dollars annually, commencing two years after the date of the loan.
The congregation of Columbus city, in the Presbytery of Keokuk, requested and ob- tained permission to employ their pastor, Rev. A. Story, to solicit aid within the limits of the Presbytery of Argyle, for the purpose of enabling them to erect a house of wor- ship. Mr. Story has reported to the Board his success in collecting in that Presby- tery, and from some personal friends elsewhere, funds to the amount of §777.34.
The congregation of Cleveland, Ohio, some years since, erected a substantial build- ing in a good location in the city, which is yet in an unfinished state, while there lies upon them a considerable debt. They are now making a vigorous effort under encou- raging circumstances, to relieve themselves from debt, and to complete their building, to accomplish which, they have found it necessary to appeal to the sympathies of the older and stronger congregations. Considering the necessities of the case, and the importance of sustaining our cause in that growing city, the Board have thought proper to give their agent permission to explore a field somewhat extensive, including the Presbyteries of Cleveland, the Lakes, Mansfield, and Mercer, together with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allegheny. The congregation of Temperanceville, in the Presbytery of Monongahela, at the same time, on the repre- sentation of their pastor. Rev. A. Calhoun, obtained a grant of $200 to aid them in liquidating a debt which was pressing somewhat heavily upon them. This assistance encouraged the congregation to make a vigorous and successful effort to relieve them- selves entirely of a debt of about one thousand dollars.
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At a meeting of the Board, January 2d, 1863, the congregation of Chicago obtained permission to employ an agent to solicit aid in the Presbyteries of Xenia, Chartiers, Mercer and Chillicothe.
At our meeting 27th February, the congregation of Frankford. in the Presbytery of Philadelphia, having thought it necessary to dispose of their present building, which is in need of repairs, and unfavourably situated, and to erect another in a more eligible location, requested and obtained permission to employ their pastor, Rev. J. Price, as their agent to solicit aid in the Presbyteries of Philadelphia. Delaware, Monongahela, Allegheny, Chartiers, Frankfort, Wheeling, Muskingum and 1st Ohio.
At the same meeting the congregation of Paxton, in the Presbytery of Bloomington, obtained permission to employ an agent to solicit funds in the Presbyteries of Xenia and Ist Ohio, to aid them in erecting a house of worship. The congregation of Beaver, ■which had made application some time previously, obtained a grant of §200 to aid them in liquidating a debt contracted in erecting their church.
At our meeting 23d of April, the congregations of Viola and Aledo, in the Presby- tery of Monmouth, obtained permission to employ an agent to solicit aid within the Presbyteries of Monmouth and Chicago to enable them to provide for themselves a house of worship. At the same meeting permission was granted to the congregation of Owatonna, in the Presbytery of Le Claire, to employ an agent for a similar purpose in the Presbytery of Delaware.
From this report it will appear that for the want of funds at our disposal, the prin- cipal aid which the Board have been able to extend to young and weak congregations has been given in the way of authorizing agents to make collections within prescribed limits. In assigning territory to agents, we have always had respect to the wishes of the congregations employing those agents, it being supposed that application for aid would be made to those portions of the church, which would be most likely to sympa- thize with them. At the same time, we have endeavoured to guard against making too frequent appeals to the liberality of any one section of the church. But few of the agents employed during the past year have as yet reported the result of their la- bours : but so far as results have come to hand, the congregations to whose sympathy appeals have been made, have responded liberally. During the year ending 30th of April, as will appear from the Treasurer's report, the sum of one thousand and seventy two dollars and fifty-eight cents has been paid into the treasury. It will appear from the above statement that §1100 have boen expended: since the close of the year several contributions have been received, leaving in the treasury at the present time $817, of which about one half is already appropriated.
The term of service of J. T. Pressly, S. B. Reed, and Th omas E, Wakeham expires at the present time.
All which is respectfully submitted. John T. Pressly, Chairman.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLICATION.
To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church to meet in Xenia, 4th Wednesday of May, 1863.
In presenting this our fourth annual report to this Assembly, we will first submit a brief statement of our doings through the past year, and then make suggestions as to what we judge necessary in order to give greater efficiency to our Board, so that we maybe able to come nearer to carrying out the important work committed to our care.
According to the Constitution, which should regulate all our proceedings, the great object of this Board is "to furnish a sound and suitable literature for families, sab- bath schools, ministers, congregations and the community at large." Anticipating that at first the means provided by the church might not be adequate to furnish such a literature by means of our own publications, the framers of this Constitution wisely specify two ways in which it is to be furnished, selecting and publishing. At first we were of necessity confined to the first mode, but in proportion as our means have in- creased our publications have increased, so that it will be found from one of the an- nexed tables we have expended more in publishing the last year than was received in contributions from the church, and so it will continue to be until in a few years the amount expended in publishing will not only equal, but far exceed that expended in the selections of other societies and houses.
The whole amount contributed this year, as appears from the Treasurer's books, is $1711.99, from which there should be deducted $47, which was intended for the Sol- diers' Aid Fund, leaving .^1649 99 ; this added to $7479.51, the amount of the perma- nent fund from last year, gives $9144.50 as the amount of the permanent fund now in hands. It will be seen from the annexed tables that after deducting our liabilities we can show assets to the amount of $10,270.50, so that it would appear from this we have not only spent none of the permanent fund in carrying on our business, but have an excess of $1126.00 beyond that fund: this shows a net gain of $884.49 for the year now expiring.
Although it might appear that the contributions of the present year were somewhat
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in excess of some previous years, yet as $500 were contributed by one individual for a specific purpose, it will be seen there has been really a falling off in the contribu- tions of the churches. If we had once a good start, we might afterwards get along in this way, but so long as our capital remains so small and the contributions of the church come in so slowly, no reasonable expectation can be entertained that we can engage largely in the work of publication.
During the year we have published 15,000 copies of Brown's Small Catechism, 10,000 Shorter ("atechism, 3,< 00 New Proof Catechism, 16,UUU8elections of the Psalms, for the use of Sabbath Schools, 7,000 Address of the Synod of Kentucky on Slavery in 1835, 12,000 Overture of the liook of Discipline, and 3000 Willison's Sacramental Directory.
AVe have purchased the plat«s of a Reference Testament, for which we are getting Psalms stereotyped, we have also the plates of the standards of the church as far as these are completed, and would again repeat the request which we made of the As- sembly last year, that you will, if possible, complete these standards at the present meeting, or instruct us to publish them, so far as completed. We also ask you to in- struct us what shall be included in the book, as also its title. The donations of the same kind friend from whom we have received the $500 this year, now amount in the aggregate to $3,5oO. This has all been given with the express understanding that it be finally used for publishing and circulating the Holy Scriptures with the approved metre version of the Psalms. In his opinion there is need of some authorized agency to do this work. He thinks we should be that agency, and is able and willing to supply us with the means, if we engage in it heartily and efficiently. It is remarkable, or rather we should say providential, that a Mr. Young of East Liverpool has bequeathed us twelve hundred dollars for the same purpose. The Assignees of Mr. Alexander M'Elroy are also ready to enter into contract with us to do the work for which they were appointed, which is the circulation of the Holy Scriptures with the approved metre version of the Psalms, and to pay over to us the proceeds of his estate for this purpose. The time has, therefore, we think, come when it is necessary to have a separate fund for Bible purposes, and we ask the Assembly to instruct us to institute such a fund, commencing with the above mentioned donations and bequests, which can- not indeed be used for any other purpose. At first we used a considerable part of the donations of this worthy friend for other purposes, as he consented we should do so for a time: but we have been gradually increasing our Bible stock until now the whole amount of his donations is invested in that kind of stock.
It was found during the year that we could not enter into any contract as a Board without making ourselves personally responsible — a position which our members are unwilling to assume. This renders it necessary that we should obtain an act of incor- poration, and we submit to the .Assembly such an act for their approval.
According to our Constitution, it is made the duty of this Board " to take such measures as may be judged necessary or desirable for the wide-spread circulation of its publications." Thus far we have adopted no regular system of measures for this purpose, as we have had scarcely any publications to circulate, but our arrangements are now such that we confidently hope to add largely to our list of publications the coming year. AVe would therefore call the attention of the Assembly to this subject, that they may aid us with their counsels in devising and their influence in carrying out such measures as may be necessary to secure the desired end. It surely never was intended that the circulation of our publications should be confined to the imme- diate neighbourhood of the depository. In this way nothing else could be lookedfor but that the extremes should lose all interest in our operations.
What measures then should be adopted to secure this important end?
1st. Uur ministers could recommend responsible individuals, by whom our publica- tions might be kept on sale.
Or 2d. The same thing could be done by means of colporteurs. In either case a regular per centage of the profits being allowed for their services.
Or od. Our ministers themselves could act as agents, keeping a supply of our pub- lications and making returns at stated periods.
Or 4th. Each Synod or Presbytery could establish a depository in its own bounds, appointing some suitable person to superintend its affairs.
The first two means may be used with advantage, but if you ever expect to realize the benefits which such a Board as ours is calculated to confer upon the whole church and community at large, it must be by our ministers and congregations taking such an interest in our aflfairs as to adopt either the third or fourth mode which we have pointed out. It is an easy thing to say that our publications should be circulated, and it will be equally easy to find fault with the Board if this be not done, but we ven- ture to say that without the active co-operation of the ministry no means which this Board or the Assembly can devise, will be found efficient in giving a wide circulation to our publications throughout the church. There is another thing which we would notice here. Our permanent fund is entirely too small. We may, it is true, publish
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a few more works as it is, but how are we to keep a stock on hand sufficient to supply the whole church in any of the ways we have pointed out ? Let us therefore say plainly, that it will be of little use to recommend any one or all of these ways, unless you can devise some means for the increase of our permanent fund. To carry OMi any system of agencies we must have a far larger amount than we can command at the present, and we do not wish to be placed in any position in which we must disappoint the expectations of the church.
Owing to the limited nature of our funds, we have not as yet made any donations of books, except from funds especially appropriated to that purpose. We think, how- ever, that the interests of the Board might be advanced by making such donations to a moderate amount. It would be especially an inducement to weak Sabbath Schools to make exertions in procuring Libraries, if we could hold out to them any encourage- ment or aid. If the Assembly concur with us in these views, we ask them to instruct us to make such donations in future.
According to our Constitution, it is made the duty of this Board "to publish what- ever the Assembly shall direct." It will prevent difficulty and confusion in future, if the Assembly remember to take measures to supply us with any document they may wish published. As to the expense, we will endeavour to defray it as far as possible from the sales, but if these are inadequate, we would much prefer paying it out of our own funds to waiting for payment from the Assembly's fund, perhaps through the greater part of the year, thus keeping the printer out of his money.
While from the very commencement we have regarded the work of publication as the proper business of this Board, there is one class of publications which we wish to keep in view, viz. : those which go to make up a denominational literature. As United Presbyterians we have resolved, on what we consider good grounds, to maintain a separate organization. We may hold much in common with others, but there must be some principles on account of which we remain separate, else our organization is nothing but a schism in the body of Christ. Whatever these principles are, they should be maintained and defended, both by the pulpit and the press, and whenever the church becomes ashamed of her principles and ceases to proclaim them from the pulpit and by means of the press, she is near to making apostacy from them. But how is such a literature as this to be obtained ? We must depend in a great measure upon ourselves for it, and we believe there is talent enough in the United Presbyte- rian Church to furnish all that is needed, if that talent could only be drawn forth into exercise. Any suggestions on this or any other subject will be kindly and thank- fully received by this Board.
The time of service of Messrs. Prestley, Robb and Rodgers expires at this meeting. By order of the Board. C. Arbuthnot, Secretary.
Summary of the state of the funds of the United Presbyterian Board of Publication for the year ending April 30th, 1863.
To Permanent fund at close of last year, $7479 51
" Contributions this year, 1711 99
" Liabilities, 1885 08
111,076 58
By Stock on hands at this date, 9931 46
" Book Accounts, 1551 14
«« Cash on hands, 672 98
*' Special contribution transferred, 47 00
12,202 58
" Excess of Assets, .$1126 00
Sales and Expenditures for the year ending April 30th, 1863.
To Balance from previous year, $467 Oo
" Cash paid into Treasury from Depository, $8230 07
" Contributions through the year, 1711 99
" Paid out at Depository, 624 59
11,033 70
" By Cash paid by Treasurer, 9736 13
" " " at Depository, 624 59
10,860 72*
$672 98
* This was expended as follows :
Books, $7006.11; Paper, $283.34; Printing, $838.78; Binding, $787.66; Superin- tendent, $650.00, (S50 of this for the previous year;) Clerk hire, $263.00; Freight, $182.66; Expenses, including rent, taxes, insurance, &o., $349.17. Total, $10,360.72.
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REPORTS OF PRESBYTERIES.
Albany. — The Presbytery of Albany would report that, in October last. Rev. R. D. Williamsoa was received on certificate from the U. P. Presbytery of Delaware, and installed pastor of the congregation of Florida. AVe are sorry to report that the health of our brother, Rev. A. Henry, has been so seriously impaired for several months, that he has been laid aside for a time from the active duties of the ministry. On this account, his congregation ask for, supplies for six months of the present year.
The congregation of Troy, under the pastoral care of Rev. Dr. Bullions, about a year ago, lost their house of worship by tire. But we are glad to report that this dis- aster has been made to result to their benefit. Through the energy of the congrega- tion and the generous assistance of the Christian public, a new building has been erected, tastefully arranged and furnished, and entirely paid for, and is now occu- pied by them. On account of the large demands thus made upon them, they have not been able to contribute with their usual liberality to the funds of the Church at large.
On the state of religion, we have nothing special to report. We cannot report large accessions to our membership, though the ordinances, for the most part, have been regularly dispensed, and attended upon with a good degree of punctuality.
On the overtures transmitted by the last Assembly, we have to report the following votes :
On granting to the Assembly appellate power in cases of discipline — Ayes, 6 ; Nays, 3.
On cases transferred to a superior court — Ayes, 2 ; Nays, 7.
Concerning the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches — Ayes, 9 ; Nays, 0.
On granting to the Assembly the power of establishing and regulating Theological Seminary — Ayes, 7 ; Nays, 0.
On the " Form of Government and Discipline," as amended — Ayes, 1 ; Nays, 7. In explanation of this vote, we would state that if the article requiring the imposition of the hands of the session in the ordination of ruling elders, had remained as in last year's book, the vote would have been unanimous in approval of this overture. And we would respectfully request the Assembly, in case the book be adopted, to send down this article to the Presbyteries as a separate overture. C A. Thomas, Moderator.
Respectfully submitted, by order of Presbytery. ( S. F. Moebow, Clerk.
Allegheny. — The Presbytery of Allegheny would respectfully submit the following report;
Ordinations and Installations. — Mr. J. G. Barnes was ordained and installed pastor of the united charge of West Union and Glade Run, Aug. 12, 1862.
Mr. D. M. B. McLean was ordained to the office of the holy ministry, January 13, 1863.
Rev. J. D. Glenn was installed pastor of New Brighton congregation, April 14, 1863.
Release. — Rev. D. G. Bradford was released from the pastoral care of the Third Church, Allegheny, April 14, 1863, having accepted a call to the First Church, Mon- mouth, Ills.
Thomas Lawrence was dismissed, June 10, 1862, to connect with the Presbytery of Argyle.
iStudents Received.— Uohevt Stuart, 2d year— Wm. Weir, 1st year, Sept. 26th, 1862. Jas. V. Pringle, 8d year, April 14, 186:J.
C'lUs.—Une from New Brighton, addressed to Rev. J. D. Glenn, Dec. 23, 1862— for- warded and accepted.
One from Centreville and Slippery Kock, addressed to J. R. Boyd, April 14, 1863. One from East Union, addressed to E. N. McElree— forwarded to Presbytery of Butler.
One from First Church, Monmouth, addressed to Rev. D. G. Bradford, April 14th, 186i — accepted.
3Iinislers Received on Certificate. — D. M. B. McLean, from Presbytery of Steuben - ville, Dec. 23, 1862— Pvev. J. D. Glenn, from Presbytery of Monongahela, January 13,
Organization. — Fifth Church, Allegheny, Nov. 18, 1863.
Licensure. — J. L. Ross, April 14th, ISiiS
Jas. V. Pringle, May 13, 1863.
Overtures.— Hook of Government and Discipline adopted. Ayes, 25 ; Nays, 0.
Appellate power granted to Assembly. Ayes, 19 ; Nays, 5.
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Members of lower court voting in cases transferred. Ayes, 22 ; Nays, 1.
Concerning probation of Foreign ministers. Ayes. 6 ; Nays, 16.
Concerning Assembly's control of Theological Seminaries. Ayes, 13; Nays, 9.
State of Religion. — 'While we are encouraged by some increase in our congregations, we must lament a coldness and formality which prevails to too great an extent, and feel that the united prayer of God's people should be, " Lord, revive us." Our na- tional troubles interfere considerably with the prosperity of our congregations, both by exciting and dissipating the minds of all, and by calling into the army many pre- cious and useful members. Yet we have reason to hope that God, by his providences, is awakening us, and the general influence of these hard things will be for the good of Zion. In general, the contributions of our congregations have been liberal, and the assessments for the several funds have been faithfully met.
By order of Presbytery. Chas. A. Dicket, Clerk.
Abgyle. — To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, to meet in Xenia, on the fourth Wednesday of May, 1863, the Presbytery of Argyle would re- spectfully report: —
Mr. Thomas Lawrence, having received and accepted a call from the congregation of Putnam, was ordained to the office of the Holy Ministry, and installed pastor of that congregation on the 8th day of Sept., 1862.
Mr. D. M. Ure, having received and accepted a call from the congregation of Ar- gyle, was ordained to the office of the Holy Ministry, and installed pastor of that con- gregation on the 9th of October, 1862.
Rev. G. M. Hall has been received, on certificate, from the Presbytery of Albany.
Mr. J. R. Fisher has been admitted as a student of Theology.
Mr. A. F. Ashton, student of Theology, has received a certificate to connect with the Presbytery of Xenia.
It is with unfeigned sorrow that we chronicle the death of our brother, Dr. Smart, who departed this life in the month of July last. Genial in disposition — well-skilled in the order and discipline of the Church — ever wise and prudent in council, Presbytery has sustained a great loss in his removal.
At the request of certain ministers and congregations at the extreme northern li- mit of this Presbytery, it was recommended to the Synod of New York, at its last meeting, that a new Presbytery be erected, under the title of the "Presbytery of St. Lawrence," including as its present ministerial members, Messrs. "Webster, Harper, and Hawthorne, and embracing within its bounds the congregations of Lisbon, Hem- mingsford, Hinchinbrook and Covey Hill. Synod, at the same meeting, ordered the recommendation to be complied with, and the new Presbytery was, on the 16th day of December, constituted at the church in Hinchinbrook.
Considerable additions have, during the past year, been made to the membership of the church in our various congregations, and in some of them a commendable de- gree of interest manifested in spiritual things. A call has lately been moderated in the congregation of East Greenwich for Mr. T. J. "Wilson, probationer under the .care of the Presbytery of Chartiers.
The vote upon the overtures sent down by the last General Assembly is as fol- lows:—
On the Book as amended and published — Ayes, 16; Noes, 1; excused from voting, 2.
On the Appellate power of General Assembly — Ayes, 12 ; Noes. 7.
On the right of members of a lower court to vote in cases transferred to a higher — Ayes, 14; Noes, 3; excused, 2.
On the admission of ministers from other denominations by examination, and from Foreign Churches by examination and probation — Ayes, 19.
On the Assembly's Power over Theological Seminaries — Ayes, 14; Noes, 4; ex- cused, 1.
All which is respectfully submitted. Isaac N. "White, Clerk pro tem.
Big Spring. — To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, to meet at Xenia, Ohio, May 27th, 1863, the Presbytery of Big Spring would respectfully re- port:—
During the past year death has deprived us of one of our ministerial members, the Rev. James Shields. We trust he has been taken to the enjoyment of the faithful ser- vant's reward.
At a special meeting of the Presbytery of Big Spring, February lOth, Rev. James Bruce was released from the pastoral charge of the congregations of Mercersburg and Cove.
At our stated meeting. Big Spring, April 8, Rev. "William McElwee was released from the pastoral charge of the congregation of Gettysburg, and, at the same time,
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was furnished with a certificate to unite with the Presbytery of Philadelphia. Also, Mr. J. H. Johnston, a licentiate under our care, was certified to the Presbytery of Chartiers.
The vote on the overtures was as follows :
Respecting appellate power — Yeas, 7; Nays, 2.
Respecting cases transferred to a superior court — Yeas, 3; Nays 5.
Piespecting admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches — Yeas, 8.
Respecting Seminarie-; — Yeas, 7; not voting, 1.
Respecting Book of Discipline, as amended — Yeas, 8.
The following paper was adopted, to be forwarded to the Assembly: — TVhereas, there has been for some time, and is likely still to be. at the command of the H. M. Board a lar>ier number of ministerial labourers than is called for by the Presbyteries — and whereas, by the present method of distribution, some of these labourers are employed all the time, to the total exclusion of the remain^ler, and
Whereas, the labour of many acceptable and efficient men is thus entirely lost, ma- nifest injustice is done to many faithful and worthy labourers, great discouragement is thrown in the way of young men contemplating an entrance to the ministry, and a very injurious influence is exercised on the church at large — therefore,
Resolrcd, 1st. That the General Assembly be and is hereby earnestly requested to so change the rules of the Home Missionary Board that all the labourers who may be at its command, from time to time, shall receive some employment.
Eesohed, 'Jd. That we respectfully suggest the following as a proper and espediont method of effecting this: — After the several Presbyteries have obtained the number of men called for, let the unemployed remainder be distributed among the Presbyteries in a ratio determined by the original demand of each Presbytery, with instruction to the Presbyteries to give equal employment to all the meu assigned them.
Wm. Cablile, I ^
" Committee.
W. L. Wallace, j
Bloomington. — Dismissal. — During the year we have granted a certificate of minis- terial standing to J. W. Pinkerton.
Recrption and Insiallalion. — J. M. Gordon has been received from the Presbytery of Monmouth, and installed pastor of Harmony Church.
Licensure and Call. — B. F. Pinkerton, student of Theology, has been licensed to preach, and has accepted a call from the church at Berlin.
It gives us pleasure to report one of our vacancies settled, and the prospect of other settlements soon.
The church at Paxton has been greatly prospered, and it is hoped that this new and important field may receive all necessary aid and encouragement from ihe As- sembly.
State of Religion. — No ppecial outpouring of the Spirit has been given to us, and most of our churches deeply lament their want of interest in spiritual things.
Sabhath Schools and Bible Classes are kept up, at least in summer, in all our churches, with one exception. Prayer meetings are maintained, but not well, in a majority of them. Catechetical instruction has either been revived, or faithfully continued, in all the pastoral charges. The attendance upon the ordinary means of grace has been ge- nerally encouraging, and we are not without evidence that these means are both ef- fective and successful.
Family worship seems to be generally observed, and several of the churches report no exception to this rule.
Oar fimtnces, though not what the Bible requires, are in a very hopeful condition. The eftect of sys'em is manifest. The card system is the one most generally adopted, and it works well in every instance. We are convinced, however, that there are other systems, which, if faithfully adhered to, will speedily develop the pecuniary resources of the ('hurch. Patriotism and humanity have been shown in relieving the wants of the soldier in the field, but these efforts have, in no instance, formed a plea for stop- ping the Lord's work. We are slow to learn, if we are not now taught, that the time has come — "the time that the Lord's house should be built."
Oi-eriures. — 1st. On the overtured Book of Discipline, Presbytery adopted the fol- lowing -. —
Whereas, we are not sure that this is the Book overtured —
Resolved, 1 hat we recommend the General Assembly to send it down again in over- ture to the Presbyteries.
2d. Appellate Power, in cases of discipline — Ayes, 8; Nays, 4.
3d. The Amendment — cases transferred — Ayes. -5 ; Nays, 7.
4th. Concerning the admission of. ministers from other denominations — Ayes, 1; Nays, 5 ; excused, 4.
This overture was divided, and the first part, viz.: — "Presbyteries shall carefully examine as to their doctrinal views, all ministers and licentiates from other denomi-
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nations applying for admission to this church," receiyed the unanimous vote — Ayes, 12.
6th. On Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries — Ayes, 2 ; Nays, 10.
KespectluUy submitted. J. M. Gordon, Moderator.
J. S. McCuLLocH, Clerk.
Boston. — To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, to. meet in Xenia, Ohio, on the 4th Wednesday of May, 1863, the Presbytery of Boston would re- spectfully report : —
That during the past year the lives of our ministers have beeb preserved. Our con- gregiuion of Hartford have happily obtained the settlement of the Rev. \Vm. M. Clay- baugh * as their pastor.
Our church in Thompsonville, we are sorry to say, continues vacant — not from the want of a disposition to invite and settle a pastor, but from the fact that those who, by your appointment, have, during the year, visited them, were, we believe, nearly all previously pledged to accept calls in other portions of the church. Hence our people there have been exposed to a series of disappointments, and " hope deferred " has not invigorated them.
Not only so, but the supply which you kindly appointed for the current qu^trter to us, and on whom we, on their behalf, as well as they, depended — the Rev. William Mc. GibsoD — has neither addressed us nor answered our inquiry as to his intentions, nor staled why he has not fulfilled your appointment, nor asked to be released from it. His neglect, in this case, has caused this congregation to suffer — ^and, to the pre- vention of the recurrence of such dereliction of duty, we earnestly ask your attention. Permit us to suggest that when men are. already pledged to a congregation, they ought not to be eligible to take appointments under your L»omestic Missionary Board — and when they totally neglect either to report themselves to the Presbyteries to which you assigned them, or to answer the official communication of such Presbytery, they be subjected to appropriate censure by your venerable court. We regret to state that the contingent appropriation made last year to our church in Lawrence has not been drawn. By a series of calamities, they were previously dispirited, and owing to the very uncertain state of financial matters during last year, we were forced to neglect that congregation, until, by frequent removals to Oregon, Canada, and elsewhere, their numbers became much diminished, while those who remain have become exten- sively assimilated to their surroundings. We have acted on the references from the last Assembly thus: — On the Book of Discipline we voted. Ay. On cases transferred to a superior court, we voted, Nay. On the appellate power of the General Assembly, No. On the reference in relation to the admission of Foreign ministers and licenti- ates, we voted. Yea — and on the reference in relation to the control of the Theological Seminaries by the Assembly, Presbytery, with one dissenting voice, returned a ne- gative.
We desire some emendations of the Presbyterian metrical version of the Psalms. Let the defects in measures and obsolete words in our present common metre version be corrected — let a long and a short metre version be prepared for each Psalm, and a few particular metres, and we will have a Psalm-book that would be generally ac- ceptable to our people. Our principle of the best version would gain ground, and then the principal objections raised against the exclusive use of the Psalms would be removed.
It would be still more desirable if this could be done in co-operation with the Bri- tish Presbyterian Churches, to whom nearly all our membership have formerly be- longed, and by whom, in whole or in part, the Presbyterian version is used. But, if not, if wisely done — while we would not dissever our practice from theirs, so far as not to be recognised by their people, when they come to us — such an improvement would meet the wishes of every true friend of the exclusive use of the Psalms. Against all new versions, such as would produce a separate book, we would earnestly remon- strate. One Psalm-book is, in our judgment, enough.
In view of the numbers who have gone from our own churches to California to a former Assembly, we suggested the consideration of placing a faithful and qualified missionary in San Francisco — and permit us now respectfully to call your attention to the subject, and urge you to do so.
Our local surroundings are different from all your other Presbyteries, excepting those of Vermont and of Cleveland, and this both in race and in religion. Custom is the ecclesiastical bulwark of our neighbours, or, as it is maintained, "the man- ner in which Congregationalism took its rise in New England, renders it sufficiently divine." Those, the dominant denomination in New England, differ from us not only
• Mr. Claybaugh was duly installeU on April 30th, by a Committee of Presbytery. —
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in regimen and discipline, but on at least ten different points of doctrine, including the guilt of Adam's first sin, depravity, atonement, etc., ■while other sects, such as Unitarians, Universalists, and Trauscendalists, extensively occupy the pulpits of New England.
We are consequently, both in view of doctrine and worship, strangers in the Innd of our sojourning. As such, we ask from you your prayerful sympathy- and liberal ma- terial co-operation. Our people are generally poor, and, as we believe, they exert themselves in sustaining the institutions of religion in these trying times, we earnestly entreat you, on their behalf, to grant to them for the coming year liberal pecuniary aid, as we occupy truly a missionary field, and our people are extensively dispersed by our present atrocious war.
As to the state of religion, we cannot speak very encouragingly. One congregation has had considerable increase — others but little, and others still, owing to our timcts, have been diminished. In most cases, our churches enjoy peace, and the attendance upon ordinances is fair — yet, where an entire separation from our surroundings can- not be maintained, -'evil communications " will and do " corrupt good manners," espe- cially among our youth. A statistical table accompanies this report. Kespectfully submitted. Done by order of Presbytery.
Alex. Blaikie, Clerk.
Fall River, April 22, 1863.
Butler. — To the General Assembly of the Uiiittd Presbyterian Church, to meet at Xenia, on the 27th of May, 1863, the Presbytery of Butler would respectfully ofl'er the following report: —
I. NARRATIVE.
1. Receptions. — Mr. Newton Brown and Mr. Nixon Wade have been received as stu- dents of Theology.
2. Calls. — A call from the united charge of Slippery Rock and Centreville, in fa- vour of Mr. J. 11. Boyd, was sustained and forwarded to Allegheny Presbytery for presentation. A call from 2d Freeport, in favour of .Mr. E. N. McElree, for his la- bours half time, was sustained, and another call from East Union, in favour of the same for the other portion of his time, was forwarded by Allegheny Presbytery, and both were accepted.
3. Ordination ami Installation. — Mr. T. M Seaton has been ordained to the ofl&ce of the ministry, and installed pastor of AYorthington and Rich Hill.
4. Licensure. — Mr. Thomas Balph has been licensed to preach the gospel.
5. TJissoiulion. — Rev. AV. II. Jamison has been released from Evausburg congrega- ^ tion, which was part of his charge.
II. RELIGION.
Since our last annual report nothing striking has taken place in onr bounds. It is our privilege to report that the lives of all our ministerial brethren have been preserved, and, so far as the reports from the various congregations have been pre- sented to us, they have laboured with their usual acceptance. And although there has been no special outpouring of the Spirit on the people within our bounds, still we are encouraged, from their commendable attendance on thfe public ordinances of God's house, and their interest in prayer-meetings and Sabbath Schools. However, we have to report that there are a lew among our congregations, by reason of their political pre- ferences, who are still troubling our beloved Zion. As a general thing, peace and harmony reign among us. In some instances the contributions have not been as libe- ral as they should have been, yet we have but little reason of complaint, considering the exciting circumstances of the past year.
III. OVERTURES.
The vote of our Presbytery on the overtures is as follows :
1. On the ibrm of government and discipline, as amended — Ayes, II.
2. Concerning the appelLite power of the General Assembly — Ayes, 18.
3. Concerijing cases transferred to a superior court — .Ayes, 12.
4. Concerning the admission of ministers, &c., from other churches — Ayes, 18.
5. Concerning the Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries — Noes, 11.
IV. REQUEST.
The following request was ordered to be embodied in this report: Resolved, That we request the General Assembly to complete and print the amended version of the Psalms at an early day, in view of its adoption and use.
All which is respectfully submitted. James A. Claek, Stated Clerk.
Caledonia. — The Presbytery of Caledonia would respectfully rtport: —
That on the 4th of June last the pastoral relation existing between Rev. Thomas F.
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Boyd and the congregation of Rochester was dissolved, and he, at his own request, received a certificate of dismission to connect himself with some other Presbytery. Our vacancies now are Rochester and Seneca
At a meeting in York on the 1 6th of September, Mr. Joseph McNab was taken under our care as a student of Theology. He has attended the last session of the Seminary at Allegheny.
Our churches, so far as we know, are in a healthy and flourishing condition, al- though the increase of their membership during the year has not been large. In the most of them, prayer-meetings are regularly observed. They are, to a very grati- fying extent, free from internal strifes and discussions. But while we report these things, we are nevertheless grieved to add that the state of religion among us is very far from being what we wish it were — and we feel that we very greatly need the shed- ding down of the Holy Ghost from heaven to revive this part of the Lord's heritage.
By order of J'rcsbytery. W. S. McLaren, Clerk.
D. C. McVean, Mod.
Chaetieks. — To the General Assembly, to meet at Xenia, Ohio, the Presbytery of Chartiers would report the following business transactions during the past year. —
Ordinarions and Installations. — Mr. D. S. Kennedj', at Centre, September 4th, 1802.
Receptions. — Mr. J. R. Johnston, Licentiate from the Presbytery of Big Spring, Ap. 15th, 18G3. Mr. John Reed, student of Theology, from the Presbytery of Wheeling, June 18, 18G2.
Licensures. — Messrs. J. C. Meloy and J. Reed, April 21, 1863.
Demiss'on. — T. Hanna, D. D., of cong of Washington, October 1, 1862.
" Mr. James Sawhill, licentiate, to connect with the Presbytery of Le Claire.
Call Accepted. — Mr. .). R. Johnston, to Washington, March 10, 18'J3.
Presbytery, at its meeting, April 21, 18*)3, agreed to co-operate with Wheeling Pres- bytery in sending missionaries and supplies to the freedmeu of the South. Contribu- tions for this purpose were directed to be raised in all the congregations under our care.
On the State of Religion, Presbytery reports —
That under the calamities with which God, in his providence, is visiting our land, while there are some instances of defection on the part of individuals, yet, in general, the members of the United Presbyterian Church under the care of this Presbytery, steadfastly adhere to the principles of the Church: and while there is no special evi- dence of a revival of religion, yet the ordinances of grace have been attended, for the most pnrt, with a good degree of regularity. In nearly all instances the contributions ' have reached or exceeded the amount apportioned.
On the Overtures, the vote of Presbytery is as follows :
No. 1. Look of Government and Discipline, as amended — Ayes, 13; No, 0.
No. 2. Appellate power of Assembly — Ayes, 12; No, 1.
No. 3 Cases transferred to superior court — Ayes, 10; Noes, 3.
No. 4. Admission of ministers, &c — Ayes, 12; Noes, 0.
No. 5. Assembly's power over Theological Seminary — Ayes, 4 ; Noes, 9.
By order of Presbytery. J. G. Carson, S. C.
Chicago — To the General Assembly, to meet in Xenia, May, 1863: Fathers and Brethren : — Since the meeting of the last General Assembly, Revs. Jos. A. Morrow and N. H. Brown have been received on certificate from the I'resbytery of Monmouth. These brethren, after delivering the usual pieces of trial, were, on the 18th of October, A. D., 18tJ2, ordained and set apart to the ofiice of the Holy Mi- nistry.
Mr. Brown, having received a call for two-thirds of his time from the congregation of Shannon, was at the same time installed pastor of said congregation.
During the year the congregation of Caledonia has been organized in AVisconsin. The prospects are reported very encouraging.
Since our last report, the following installations have taken place, viz.: Rev. D. Todd as pastor of the congregation of Chemung. On April 14th, Rev. W. C. Jackson, as pastor of the congregation of Chicago; and on March 2, 1863, Rev. J. W. Collins as pastor of the congregation of Neshanoc.
We do not feel like boasting of our progress, yet we think it sufficient to justify con- tinued hope and renewed eflforts.
Prayer-meetings and Sabbath Schools are established in many of our congregations, in .all, it is believed, that have stated pastors. Our contributions for the various funds of the Church amount for the year to nearly $700. This is- an average of nearly one dollar per member.
Our report on the various matters overtured by the last Assembly will be found in an accompanying paper.
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A statistical table and a more full report concerniDg the state of religion, also ac- company this report
Kespectt'ully submitted, by order of I'resbytery. R. W. Fkexcii, Clerk.
Chillicothk. — To the General Assembly, to meet at Xenia on the fourth Wednesday of May, 18(;3, the Presbytery of Chillicothe report: —
On the lioth of June, 18 .2. the pastoral relation between the Rev. A. W. McClana- han and the congregation of Decatur was dissolved. At the same time Mr. McClana- han was tiied and suspended from the exercise of the ministerial othce for marrying his deceased wife's sister. In the month of October, 18G2, Mr. McClanahan, after a brief illness, departed this life.
In .Ju!y, 1802, the pastoral relation between Rev. T. II. Dysart and the congregation of Fall Creek, at the request of the former, and with the consent of the latter, was dissolved. In October, 18!)2, Mr. Dysart obtained a certificate of ministerial standing to connect with the I'resbytery of Sidney.
At our meeting in April, 1868, we received under our care Mr. J. M. Waddle, pro- bationer, on certificate from the Presbytery of Wheeling At the same meeting he ac- cepted a call from the congregation of Decatur. At a meeting held at Decatur this present month he was ordained and installed pastor of the congregation.
The vote of the Presbytery on the various Overtures from the General Assembly is as follows :
The Form of Government and Discipline as amended — Ayes, 0; Noes, 10.
Concerning the appellate power of the General Assembly — Ayes, 10; Noes, 3.
Concerning cases transferred to a superior court — Ayes, 13; Noes, 0.
Concerning the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches — Ayes, 11 ; Noes, 3.
Concerning the General Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries — Ayes, 3 ; Noes, 11.
Concerning the state of religion in our bounds, as in a former report, so in this — we have to complain of the deleterious influence of our present civil troubles on the spirituality of our ministers and people, though the attendance on, and the material support of, ordinances are as good as at any former time in our midst. Our hope and confidence are that God will in his providence soon restore peace to our land, exalt righteousness, truth and humanity in our midst, make his goings forth to be seen in the sanctuary, and fill his people's hearts with joy.
By order of Presbytery. D. MacDill, Clerk.
Cleveland. — The Presbytery of Cleveland would respectfully report. That, in the kindness of the Lord, the lives of all our ministerial members have been spared during the year, and but little time lost through ill health. Two certificates of dismission have been granted — one to Rev. J. T. T&rrence to unite with the Presbytery of South- ern Indiana, and the other to Rev. James McGill, to connect with the Presbytery of Stamford. Mr. J. S. McConnell, a licentiate, was received on certificate from the Presbytery of Monongahela. This brother having been appointed by the Home Mis- sion Board to labour during the year in Cleveland, it was deemed essential to the successful prosecution of his work there that he should be ordained ; and accordingly he was taken on trials with this view, and on the 4th ol September solemnly set apart to the work of the holy ministry ; and the prospects of the Cleveland congregation appear to be brighter through his labours.
As to the state of religion in our bounds, we think, from our congregational reports, that we are not going back, and yet our advance is not rapid. The form, at least, of family worship is generally observed, and prayer-meetings attended by respectable numbers. Our Sabbath Schools appear to be more interesting and more successful than formerly.
In regard to the unhappy condition of our country, there is great unanimity among our people. They, with lew exceptions, are in favour of vigorously prosecuting the war, and putting a perpetual end to that foul demon of Slavery that has cursed our land so long. The late fast recommended by the President was. strictly observed. Many of our young men and sons, who have families, are in the army, and we have reason to bless God that comparatively few of them are as yet numbered among the dead.
At a late meeting of the Presbytery held in Youngstown, the Overtures from the General Assembly were all duly considered, and our vote on them stands as follows, viz : —
On No. 1, namely, the form of Government and Discipline as amended — Ayes, 12 ; Nays, 0.
No. 2. Relative to the appellate power of the General Assembly — Ayes, 9 ; Nays, 3.
No. 3. Concerning cases transferred from a lower to a superior court — Ayes, 2 ; Nays, 10.
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No. 4. Concerning the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches — Ayes, 12 ; Nays, 0.
No. 5. Concerning the Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries — Ayes, 12; Nays, 0.
That the Head of the Church may be with you to direct and bless you, is the united prayer of us all. J. S. jMcCoxnell, Moderator.
By order of Presbytery. J. M. Hendekson, Clerk,
CoNEMAUGii. — To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, to meet in Xenia on the fourth Wednesday of May, 1803, the Presbytery of Conemaugh would respectfully report —
That since our last report, our number has been lessened by the decease of Rev. M. H. Wilson in November last.
At a special meeting held at Indiana in July last, Mr. C. B. Coleman, after the cus- tomary trial exercises, was ordained as an Evangelist.
At our meeting in October last. Revs. Blair and Wilson resigned their respective charges, and were released. Thus two more charges are added to our already long list of vacancies.
Our vacancies are prospering under the occasional preaching received from sup- plies. There are some among them anxiously awaiting the labours of a pastor.
At our present meeting at Jacksonville, Mr. S. Telford and John F. Martin were li- censed to preach the gospel of the kingdom of Christ.
R. C. Taylor, Esq., was continued Financial Agent and Treasurer of Presbytery.
We have now but one student of Theology, D. W. McLain, who has been one winter at the Seminary. S. Andebson, Moderator.
Jacksonville, April 15, 1863. H. Q. Gbaham, Clerk.
Delaware. — The Presbytery of Delaware would respectfully report —
1. Changes — Rev. Joseph Tbyne was installed pastor of the congregation of East Springfield on the — of last September, and at the same meeting Mr. George Hark- ness was admitted to the study of Theology. On the — of October, Rev. R. D. Wil- liamson received a certificate to connect himself with the Presbytery of Albany. Rev. W. J. Cleland has deraitted the pastorate of the West Delhi congregation, and was re- leased by Presbytery on the 28th of April.
2. On State of Religion. — The spiritual condition of the church within our bounds diflPers little from last year. We have eleven congregations; of these eight are settled and three are vacant. Prayer-meetings are sustained in them all, except in two va- cancies. Bible-classes and Sabbath Schools are well sustained, family worship is ge- nerally observed, public ordinances are well attended, and peace prevails both in our church courts and congregations. Contributions have been more liberal than last year, but do not yet reach the quota allotted to us. The increase in members is too small to warrant the belief that we have been blessed with any special work of grace in our midst.
3. On Ovtrturcs. — On the matters overtured to Presbytery we have voted as fol- lows : —
1st. On Book of Discipline as amended — Ayes, 9; Nays, 0.
2d. On giving appellate power to General Assembly — Ayes, 5; Nays, 3.
3d. On cases transferred to a superior court — Ayes, 0 ; Nays, 7.
4th. On receiving ministers from other churches — Ayes, 0; Nays, 0.
5th. On Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries — Ayes, 7 ; Nay, 1.
4 Wants — For Andes, West Delhi, and Lansingville, we ask supply aihounting to (30) thirty months in all. For East Springfield we ask seventy-five dollars — for Lan- singville, if settled, one hundred and twenty-five dollars, and, if not settled, seventy- five dollars.
6. Complaint and Suggestion. — The practice of our Home missionaries disregarding their appointments for the purpose of accepting calls, or of seeking some more in- viting field, has become an evil so grievous and so disastrous to the interests of the Church, that we do not see how the Assembly can any longer avoid adopting suitable measures to prevent the recurrence of these failures. The former action of the As- sembly can never remedy this evil, as it is simply a law without any adequate penalty affixed for its violation. f J. M. Smeallie, 1 p ...
Respectfully submitted, by order of Presbytery. \ J. B. Lee, / ^o™™i"ee.
D'es Moines. — To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, to meet in Xenia, May 27th, 1863, the Presbytery of Des Moines would report: — During the past year there have been two regular meetings of Presbytery. At a special meeting in September last a call from Somerset congregation was pre-
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sented to Mr. T. P. Dysart, a licentiate of Wheeling Presbytery. This call having been accepted, Mr. Dysart was, at our late meeting, April 15th, ordained and installed pas- tor of 5^omerset congregation.
At the same meeting. Rev. J. A. Vance was, at his own request, released from his charge of Knoxville congregation. Rev. Thomas McCague was received on certificate from the Presbytery of Egypt.
Since your last meeting, two of our number, Revs. Pattison and McAyeal, have left us to join the army.
At our late meeting, petitions for organization were received from Centreville, Ap- panoose county, and from Lacona, Warren Co.
At the same meeting, a call from Boonsboro' congregation was presented to James G. Freeborn, a licentiate under our care. At the request of Mr. Freeborn, Presby- tery granted him until its next meeting to decide whether or not he should accept.
Upon the Assembly's Overtures, the following is the action of this Presbytery: —
On appellate power, in cases of Discipline, Presbytery voted. Ay.
We also report in favour of striking out last clause of Book 2, chap. 12, in the Book of Discipline, and insert the proposed amendment.
On the overtures concerning receiving ministers from other churches, we vote,
Ay-
Concerning a new version of the Psalms, the following resolution was unanimously adopted —
That, as a Presbytery, we feel the necessity of an improved version of the Psalms in the Church at the present time, and we earnestly request the Assembly to take the proper measures for its speedy introduction.
That harmony and good will may prevail in all your deliberations, and that you may be guided to such measures as shall further the highest interests of our beloved Zion, and the. glory of her great King, is our earnest wish and prayer.
By order of Presbytery. John H. Young, Com.
Detroit. — The Presbytery of Detroit would respectfully report that during the past year, nothing of special interest has occurred within our bounds. The lives of all our ministerial members have been spared, and all our congregations appear to be in a prosperous condition. At our meeting, August 12th, J. L. Whitla was received on certificate from the Presbytery of Frankfort, and ordained and installed pastor of Nankin congregation after the usual trials. At the same meeting, Mr. Wm. Harvey, a graduate of Westminster College, was taken under the care of the Presbytery as a student of Theology. In the month of February a new congregation was organized at Davisville, Sanilac county, numbering thirty-one members, and a good prospect of rapid increase. At our last meeting, Rev. John MacLellan received and accepted a call from the united charge of Davisville and Fremont. His installation as pastor is expected to take place on the second Tuesday of July. At the same meeting a me- morial on the subject of Psalmody was adopted and directed to be laid before the Ge- neral Assembly.
On the overtures of the Assembly, the following is the vote of Presbytery : —
On the Book of Discipline as amended — Ayes, 5 ; excused from voting, 3.
Appellate power of the Assembly — Ayes, 8 ; Nay, 0.
Cases transferred to a superior court — Ayes, 8 ; Nay, 0.
Admission of ministers and licentiates — Ayes, 8 ; Nays, 0.
Assembly's control of Theological Seminaries — Ayes, 8 ; Nay, 0.
J. P. Scott, Clerk.
Egypt. — To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, to meet in Xenia, Ohio, on the fourth Wednesday of May, 1863, the Presby- tery of Egypt respectfully submits the following report : —
No changes such as are usually reported by Presbyteries have taken place in our bounds since the last General Assembly.
A kind Providence has mercifully spared all our lives, and, although some of our number were, for a time, prevented by ill-health from the performance of their usual duties, yet, during most of the year, all have been permitted to labour with encou- raging success.
As the members generally have not had an opportunity of examining the docu- ments overtured to the Presbyteries, we are not prepared to report in reference to them, but trust that the Head of the Church will direct you to such issues as will ad- vance the interests of His kingdom, and do most to promote the glory of His great name.
At a meeting of Presbytery, held on the 31st of December, 1862, Rev. G. Lansing was appointed to organize a congregation in Cairo, and, at a subsequent meeting on the 28th of February, 1863, he reported — That a meeting of the members of the M^- sion Church in Cairo was called on the 5th of January, and an election held, which
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resulted in the choice of four Ruling Elders and three Deacons — the names of the former being; Makliiel Makhiel, Salehh Awad, Yakub E. Ermine, and Gurgus Bashetty. The names of the latter — Gurgus Hanna, Espero Thoma, and Awad Hanna; and
2. That on the 15th of the following month these persons were solemnly set apart to their respective offices, by prayer and the laying on of hands. Revs. Hogg and Ewing, and Drs. Dales and Prestley, of the Board of Foreign Missions, assisting. At the same meeting, the following Preamble and Resolutions wei e presented and adopted ; —
Whereas, There are now six individuals in full communion with us who desire to study Theology, and who are judged by Presbytery tit persons to be admitted to that study — and.
Whereas, The support of four of these persons — three of them being ex-priests, is provided for independently of the Mission, and the other two being p.artially employed by the Mission, have left to them sufficient time for this pursuit — and,
Whereas, Presbytery judges it of great importance that a commencement should be made in this work, and thus a nucleus be formed to which others may come, for whose support provision may be made by the Board, or otherwise ; therefore.
Resolved, 1st. That the missionaries at Cairo be directed at once to organize these classes, and make arrangements for giving lessons in systematic and pastoral Theology and church history.
Resolved, 2d. That the teachers in the Boys' School, who are also members of the church, be encouraged, as far as their present engagements will permit, to attend these lectures, in order the better to prepare them for their duties in the school.
Resolved, 3d. That in conducting these exercises, reference be also had to the pre- paration of material for publication, in order to meet the great and increasing demand for a sound Christian literature.
Resolved, 4th. That the Rev. G. Lansing be directed to make application to the American Tract Society for a grant of money to defray the expenses of the publication of such of their works as may be translated, and to supplement any appropriations that may be made by our Board of Foreign Missions, or Board of Publication, for this purpose.
At the same meeting it was also Resolved, That in view of the increasing work in Cairo and Upper Egypt, and also on account of the improbability of soon obtaining suitable premises in Alexandria, the force in Alexandria be reduced to one resident missionary, and that, for the present, Rev. Mr. Hogg be stationed at Cairo.
In consideration of the plan proposed in the report of Upper Egypt for meeting the demands of that department, the following was adopted: —
Whereas, It is of the utmost importance for the work in Upper Egypt that the pro- posed scheme of building or purchasing a suitable boat, be put in action without any delay — and,
Whereas, A kind Providence has already provided half the funds required for that purpose ; therefore,
Resolved, That we at once take steps in the matter, trusting to the same kind Pro- vidence for what is still needed. It might not be improper to add that a very suita- ble boat has since been purchased, without ani/ cost to the Mission, as some benevo- lent friends in Alexandria have generously contributed the whole amount necessary. It will also be seen by a reference to the report above mentioned that a colporteur has already been provided for this work by the American Bible Society, so that the ex- penses to be borne by the Mission must necessarily be very small. We trust that the Lord, our strength, who is thus favouring this enterprise in its beginning, will also prosper it, and, by this means, will cause his light and truth to reach many who are now sitting in the region and shadow of death.
The state of religion in our bounds, although far from what it should be, is not dis- couraging. Most of those who profess to have received the truth, give encouraging evidence that they are growing in grace, and manifest a commendable zeal in the Master's service. The number of those who attend our religious exercises is gradu- ally increasing, while many throughout the whole land seem to be earnestly inquiring the way to Zion.
As no apportionments have been sent us, we have taken it for granted that, owing to our peculiar circumstances, we are not expected to comply with the rule requiring contributions for the different Boards and funds of the Church. The following annual report was adopted : —
ALEX.AKDRIA MISSION.
" Nothing of special importance has occurred during the year," is a remark often ^en in reports of churches and I'resbyteries at home— and that, too, where the pas- ^rs have been very watchful over their flocks, and the flocks themselves feeding on the rich pastures of God's grace. We think, therefore, that it will not be accounted
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strange when we write the same of a particular field in a foreign land But, be that as it may, we are constrained thus to write in reference to the Alexandria Mission during the past year. Yet when we say this, we do not mean that nothiiii; has been done by those in the field, or that the field itself is not one of jrreat inij)ortauce. It is well known that Alexandria is a field of peculiar difficulty, but, on that account, look- ing at our work as the renovation of the world, it is so much the more important ; for the elements of opposition, powerful for evil, would, if consecrated by God's grace, be powerful for good. Instead, however, of experienced missionaries being here to cope with the powers of evil, daring at least half of the year the field has been occu- pied by the raw recruits of our diminished missionary band. Brothers Barnett and McCague being at home, and the others being engaged in other duties, it was deemed necessary lor Brother Hogg to spend some time on the Upper Nile in prosecutoin of the important work there. This he did during March, April, and part of iMay. Only three months after his return to his work in Alexandria, on account of the severe ill- ness of Brother Lansing, and the pressing demands of the work in Cairo, he again left Alexandria and went to Cairo, where he has been ever since. Thus it will be seen that we had only, during half the year, one missionary qualified for the work — and during that period he was so occupied with the financial and secular business of the Mission, that but little time could be given to the work. And yet we are happy to report that the difl'erent parts of the missionary scheme have not been neglected. The preaching twice every Sabbath has been continued, with about the usual attendance. In Mr. Hogg's absence, the services are conducted by Aboona Makhiel, whose know- ledge of the Bible, Christian experience and zeal, are deserving of high commenda- tion. A Copt himself, he knows all the Coptic weaknesses and follies — a priest, he knows well the ignorance and sins of the priesthood — a native, he is acquainted well with the native character, manner of life, and modes of thought — and being a tho- rough Protestant, an earnest Christian, he is peculiarly qualified to preach the gospel to his fellow-countrymen. The audiences in Alexandria are not large, being from fifteen to thirty, but we cannot expect them to be much larger until we can oflFer a more inviting plea to those who would be inclined to come It is to be hoped that the Church will remember that, though the brethren in Cairo have, through the munifi- cence of the Pasha, a good place for their Sabbath services, in Alexandria we have the same small room and uncomfortable benches tliat were here years ago. We can record no accessions to our little number during the year, though there is one young man — a convert from Islamism — ready to unite at the next communion — and perhaps others, who we know have become convinced of the truth of Christianity, and their personal duty. The Sabbath :^chool, numbering from forty to fifty, conducted by Mr. Hogg, has, on account of his absence, been suspended — at least as far as the boys are concerned ; — a few girls still continue to come, under the instruction of Miss Mc- Kown.
The Boys' School, in numbers, is the same as at the time of writing last year's re- port. The following will give you a view of the number, religions, and nationalities of those in attendance during the year: —
In attendance during the year, 90; average monthly roll, 48; Christians, (of Chris- tian parentage,) 03; Muslims, 24; Jews, 3.
Katiotmliti/'s. — Egyptians, 48; Italians, 12; Greeks, 11 ; Syrians, 11; Maltese, 4 ; French, 2; English, 1; German, 1.
The first hour of every day is spent in reading and explaining a portion of sacred truth, and in prayer — after which there is a variety of studies, such as grammar of Arabic. English and Italian, geography, arithmetic, reading in four languages, spell- ing, writing, singing, catechism, evidences of Christianity. The morning exercises are conducted by one of the missionaries, and the other studies generally by native teachers. "We are sure that much religious instruction has been given to the scliolars by means of these morning exercises — and here, as well as in Cairo, the fruit of this labour is plainly seen. One very interesting feature of the school is the gradual in- crease in the attendance of Mohammedans. In former years, the average was one- sixth of those attending — last year, one -fourth— and during the last month, one-third. In this way God may, in his own good time, enable us to make a breach in the walls of Mohammedanism by which we may enter and subdue to Jesus the kingdom of the false prophet.
The Girls' School, under the direction of Miss McKown, has had on its roll during the year two hundred and thirty-two names. During the first half of the year, two- thirds were Jewesses — during the last half, only one-faurth — the rest being Greek and Roman Catholics, Copts, Moslems, and one Protestant. It will be seen that there has been a great falling off in the attendance of Jewesses. The cause, however, arises from no fault of ours. The little girls taught the sweet story of the cross at our school, told at home what they had learned, and in some cases asked their parents why the Jews were so cruel to Jesus — why they crucified so good a person ? Hhis
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coming to the ears of the more strict, stirred {nem up to devise some means for pre- venting the children from attending a Christian school. This, however, was not to be effected so easily, since some of the parents had become convinced of the necessity of education, and many of the girls had become quite attached to their teachers. But by organizing schools of their own, employing the best teacher, offering tuition free, and promising to feed and clothe the children, and give a premium at the end of the year — thus appealing to Jewish cupidity — they have succeeded in enticing away a large portion. We are the more reconciled to the result when we remember that it has happened on account of the efficiency of the school in a missionary poiut of view. At present the European element is large in the school — an element as destitute of true Christianity as are the Jews. Miss McKown spends her whole time in the school in governing and instructing — a work of no small labour among the representatives of so many nations and religions. In former years, an Italian and French master was employed, at considerable expense, but, during the past year, with the exception of a few months, Miss McKown has done all the work in the European languages, while Werdy and her sister Anesa have given the Arabic instructions. Besides the Bible lessons in the morning, there are taught nearly all the branches of a common school education — the afternoon being spent in teaching, knitting and sewing.
We must mention, as a serious loss to the school and the Mission, the death of Anna Southwell, who had endeared herself to us all, when in health, by her gentleness, kindness and diligence — when in sickness, by her patience and resignation, and rea- diness to die or live, as it might please God. She died on the 17th of May, and now, as we hope, she has entered the school of heaven — the first fruits of the Alexandria Girls' School. Before her sickness she had rendered efficient service, being able to use, in some degree, five languages.
The Book Shop. — We can say but little about this, except to give a view of the sales. They are as follows :
YOLS. TEICE.
Holy Scriptures, 478 $140
Religious books, (from Beyrout,) 680 Sj^HO
Miscellaneous books, 130 $1C0
These figures compare with last year, in regard to Scriptures, less — in regard to other books, greater. The falling off in the Scriptures arose from the decrease in sales in the harbour. The Book Shop is a good place for meeting individuals, and in ilr. Hogg's presence in Alexandria he frequently improved the opportunity.
In conclusion, we acknowledge the kindness of our covenant-keeping God to us during the past year, for the measure of health and strength we have enjoyed, and tor the mnny friends he has raised up for us in this land, and for the encouragements still to prosecute the work. Mnny doors of usefulness are open, but there is no one prepared to enter in. May the time soon come when, strong in numbers and in the Lord, we will be able to enter in at every open door, and occupy for our Redeemer and King.
C.URO MISSION,
The past year has been a very eventful and important one to this branch of the mission, and God has given us many tokens of his favour.
After repeated efforts to obtain a gr.int of mission premises from the late Viceroy, we were at last put in possession of a building, in many ways, admirably suited to our work, and most favourably located.
It is situated between one of the principal streets and a large public park — being separated from the latter by a vacant lot, through which we have a street, and from the former by a part of the original building, still in the possession of the government. This renders the location convenient, healthy and pleasant. It is also near the Coptic quarter, which is anoiher very important consideration, as our work is principally among the Copts.
The main building is one hundred feet long, and eighty-eight feet wide. To this is attached two wings — one sixty by twenty-four feet, the other seventy-eight by thirty- two feet. The longer wing contains only a Turkish bath and a large apartment, for- merly used as a kitchen, and in its present form is not of much use. The other parts of tlie building are three stories high. A portion of the lower story, however, is not suitable for school-rooms or dwellings, but is useful for other purposes. In front of the house there is a court or yard one hundred feet long and twenty-five wide, and between the two wings is another court sixty by forty feet. There are a number of little irregulaiities not noticed — but this is a correct general outline of the premises.
And while our hearts should overflow with gratitude to Him to whom belongs the earth and the fulness thereof, and in whose hand is the heart of the King, for thus givu|g us a possession in the land of the stranger, we think also that the name of Said PaSjt deserves to be held in grateful remembrance by ail who desire the prosperity
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of Zion. Whether designedly or not, he thus came up to the help of the Lord in the way most needed, and in the way, too, in which the Church seems least likely to exert herself in proportion to the actual need. We are also deeply indebted to our worthy Consul-General, and to the Vice Consul of Cairo, for the wis^e course pursued by them in this matter, and for the zeal and perseverance with which they engaged in it.
The final grant was secured on the 17th of February, 1802, and on the 3d of March, we commenced to repair the building, and arrange it to suit our work. On the 18ih of the same month the boys' school was removed to it. The girls' school was not trans- ferred until the lilst of June. By this time both families had moved in, and the Sab- bath services were afterwards held in the new premises. The work of repairing, bow- ever, was not by any means completed, although it had been vigorously carried on from the commencement. The number of labourers employed during the first four months varied from twenty to sixty. iSince that time the force has not been large, but the work has still been going on. Our plans for the present are nearly completed, but we are sorry that the state of finances will not permit us to go a little farther. The wing which is now useless ought to be rebuilt and arranged for a boarding-school, and we trust that the day is not far distant when we will be enabled to do this. The interests of the mission demand it at present.
The repairs, it must be confessed, have required a great deal of time and labour, and a vast expense. But when we consider what has been gained, neither labour nor expense seems unreasonable. The property, as it came to our hands, was a princely present, but not available It is now not only available, but very suitable for our work — worth fifty thousand dollars — and, if we had to pay rent for it, or for similar accommodations in any part of the city, it would cost fully two thousand dollars a year. We have comfortable dwellings for three families, sufiBcient accommodations for three hundred and fifty pupils, and a chflpel, comfortably seated, that will hold two hundred and fifty persons. Throughout the whole building we found it necessary to make new doors and windows, so that the carpenter-work is nearly all new. As lumber is very expensive here, this made a heavy bill. A good deal of plastering was also necessary — some of the floors have been re-laid, and all the woodwork has been painted. In addition to all this, a good many smaller charges have been made — all requiring time, labour and expense. The entire cost will exceed six thousand five hundred dollars. We are sorry that so much has been required, but feel confident that we have done the best we could. It is comforting to know that, great as the cost is, it does not exceed a few years' rent of the establishment. Ivor is this all. If we had to depend on rented property, it would be impossible to secure as many ad- vantages as we now enjoy.
The attention required by this work occupies a large portion of our time and ener- gies, so that other things could not receive as much care as they deserved, although no part of the regular mission work was entirely neglected. Through long-continued labour and excitement, Mr. Lansing's strength was over-taxed, and by the first of Au- gust he was entirely prostrated. Hut of this the Board has had full information. On the failure of Mr. Lansing's health, it was concluded that, much as Mr. Hogg was needed in Alexandria, it would be impossible for us to successfully carry on the various departments of our rapidly increasing work in this field without him — and since that time he has been labouring in this place.
Boys' School. — When this school was transferred to the new rooms, the attendance did not exceed sixty. It was not long, however, until we had more than two hundred names enrolled. This excited the jealousy of the leading Copts, and they made their utmost efiforts to prevent the parents from sending their children, and were successful for a few days. But the boys soon began to return, and the number again went up, and is now one hundred and ninety. Of these, one hundred and thirty are Copts, thirty Moslems, and the remaining thirty are Greeks, Syrians, and others. The first hour of each day is spent in reading and explaining the Scriptures, reciting the Ca- techism, and prayer. Beading, writing and grammar are daily taught in Arabic. English, Italian and French, Arithmetic, Geography and Music, in Arabic.
Girls' School — Citi/. — During the year, two hundred and fifty names have been en- rolled. Of these, twenty-one have been Moslems, eight Syrian, (Greek as to religion,) seven Maltese — Roman Catholics, one German, also Roman Catholic, and one Jewess. The remainder have been Coptic girls. The daily attendance has ranged from seventy to ninety -five. Scripture lessons have been daily committed, and the Shorter and Brown's Catechisms regularly learned. At present, thirty-seven girls read in the New Testament, and the remainder have simple reading-lessons and the Alphabet. Nearly sixty girls write, and have lessons in oral and written Arithmetic. The after- noon of each day is spent in sewing, knitting, and embroidery, with an exercise of Scripture lessons and singing at the close. Five of the older girls have been promoted to teachers and monitiesses, and give proiTii.se of becoming valuable assistants. The Sabbath School attendance has varied hum thirty to fifty.
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Girls' School — Harett Es Salkieen. — The quarter in -which this school is located is 80 distant from our premises, that we thought it not advisable to attempt to unite it with the otlier school. It also serves as a centre for a number of our members and ad- herents who live in that part of the city. As in the otber school, the girls are taught reading, writing, arithmetic, catechism, native embroidery, sewing and knitting. Luring the month of December there were sixty-nine names on the roll, with an ave- rage attendance of fifty. Of this number, thirty-two are reading, writing, and study- ing arithmetic. The remainder are learning the Alphabet and forming syllables. With the exception of one jNIoslem, all the girls in this school are Copts.
Religious Services. — Two services in Arabic have been held every Sabbath during most of the year, with an average attendance of fifty males and forty females. We also have a weekly prayer-meeting, but latterly it has been conducted more particu- larly for the benefit of the children of the two schools, all of whom attend. The at- tendance, however, is not confined to the pupils. The Lord's Supper has been admi- nistered three times, and twenty-four members have been received.
During the winter months we have preaching in English, but the audiences are usually small.
Book Depot. — Our sales have fallen a little short of what they were last year, but we have still been able to accomplish a good deal in this department, and trust that the seed thus sown will yet bring forth an abundant harvest.
Including Bibles, Testaments and Psalms, we have sold one thousand and ninety copies. Nearly all of these have been in the Arabic language.
The amount realized from sales of Scriptures has been $335 00
" " Miscellaneous books 27U 00
Making a total of $605 00
From these facts it appears that, in addition to what is accomplished by the distri- bution of Scriptures and constant intercourse with the people, we have in our schools in this city alone an average daily attendance of not less than two hundred and eighty pupils. These are gathered from all classes of the community, and from various sects, and here learn to unite their voices in songs of praise to the Triune God — are taught to read His Word, and to call upon his name in prayer.
Religion is not taught incidentally merely, but while we do all we can to give secular instruction to those under our care, it is our first object to instill into their youthful minds the pure principles of the gospel. And it is gratifying to find that many of them are not only willing, but even anxious, to be taught the precious truths of the word of life.
Our accessions during the year may not be large, compared with what sometimes takes place at home — but when we consider that in the midst of much darkness and superstition, and error, and in the face of strong opposition, no less than twenty -four have made a credible profession, we thank God and take courage. Some of these have been called to endure persecution, and all of them have been more or less op- posed by their friends. Yet, in view of all this, they have witnessed for the truth, and give evidence that they have felt the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.
We are also encouraged to persevere in our efforts in the schools by the considera- tion that seven of those who have recently connected with us have been trained in our own school, and two more have embraced the truth while employed as assistant teach- ers. We trust that He who has begun a good work in them will not only perform it until the day of Jesus Christ, but will also add unto their number daily of such as shall be saved.
UPPER NILE MISSION.
In prosecution of the work in the upper country, two missionary voyages as far as Assouan have been performed during the past year. The first one was by Brother Hogg, who, in accordance with the resolution of Presbytery at its last meeting, left Cairo, accompanied by Abdallah Wesa, on March 1st, and was absent until the 8th of May. On this voyage, sixty-three villages and large towns were visited, in forty of which Scriptures and religious books were sold. The number of volumes sold was 430, and the proceeds of sales $11-5 — viz.: $G5 for Scriptures, and $50 for other reli- gious books. "We had (says Mr. Hogg in his report) opportunities of reading and preaching the word in fifty-seven villages, besides regular Sabbath services on board the Ibis."
The second trip was undertaken by l\Ir. Lansing, on October 7th. The number of volumes sold on this trip was 501, of which 261 were copies of the whole or parts of the Bible, and the receipts from sales, including some items of sales by our agents in Ghinneh and Erment, was SJloS. These statistics show a desire for the werd of God aql^ religious books which, so far as we know,- is unparalleled in our day — and, what makes it more remarkable, is that, notwithstanding the vast number of books which
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have been sold the last four years, the demand, instead of being satisfied, seems to increase. The subject may, perhaps, be more clearly seen by those at a distance by casting!: the lipures of the last trip into a different shape— thus: Leaving out the Sab- bath, thirty working days were left. In these thirty days, one thousand and eighty miles were sailed, (not by steam, but by wind and oar,) and, besides all the time thus consumed, sixteen volumes were sold per day, at an average price of twenty-four cents per volume. Had book-selling been the sole object of the trip, and but for several drawbacks, which need not be mentioned, these figures would have been much higher.
We have now five agents who sell books for us in the upper country. One of these is our school-master at Benisouef Two of the others do the work gratuitou.^ly, and the remaining two receive fifteen per cent, on their sales, which is paid by the Bri- tish and Foreign Bible Society, so that these agents .are no expense to the Mission.
Prudential reasons led, in the former part of the year, to the closing of the school at Osiout. One of these reasons was the continued opposition of the native school- masters and priests. It is now evident that this opposition has been for the most part withdrawn, and that the people desire us to resume the school — and this we recom- mend as soon as a suitable teacher can be found.
The school at Benisouef has prospered throughout the year — the average attendance being about twenty-four. About three months ago a number of the parents of the children came to the teacher, Abrahim Yusef, and asked him according to what form he worshipped God. He told them that if they would attend at the school room the next Sabbath morning, he would show them. They came, and he read and expounded a chapter, and prayed with them— and this he has continued ever since, with an au- dience of from fifteen to twenty-eight adults. He also took the opportunity of a short vacation in the school to visit the Fayoum, where he sold a large number of books, and found a Protestant community who worship God according to the new way. One of the leaders in this movement is Priest Makar, the nephew of the Bishop.
The work in Upper Egypt has now reached that stage of advancement that new and more efficient measures are called for. It is a sweeping assertion, but one that is sup- ported by numerous and very conclusive facts, that a whole church is here being lea- vened by the truth. A nation — and it one of the most interesting in the world for its antiquity and associations, is awaking, after a sleep of ages, to a new life. Vs'e are few in number, and our means are limited. What are we among these thousands ? What can we do ? We need not speak of things desirable, but impracticable. The three following measures are practicable — and we urge their immediate adoption :
1st The American Bible Society having offered to support a colporteur to be em- ployed the whole of his time in visiting and supplying with Scriptures the whole land, it will be necessary that a small boat be purchased or built for his use. There are two objections to the Ibis for this work. 1st. She is too large to sail upon the canals and smaller branches of the Nile, and upon these there is a large population which as yet has only been very partially visited. 2d. As the Ibis requires ten men to man her, the expense is too heavy for a constant work. In visiting the villages we usually find that after the business of selling is closed, the people gather around us to hear the word read and expounded, and to ask questions. It is delightful to see how the people will frequently cast aside all other business during the visit of the missionary, and give themselves to the hearing of the word. But time presses. The wages of the boatmen are running on, and the missionary feels that he must go, though it often is a painful process of tearing himself away from a people who insist on keeping him a week or a month, and who protest that they cannot understand this American haste. In the proposed small boat but two men and a boy will be needed, at an expense of but ten or twelve dollars per month, and thus time can be taken and the work tho- roughly done. We have now at our command four of our native agents, any one of whom is qualified for this work, and can be depended upon not only as colporteurs, but as efficient evangelists; and as the wages of the agent employed will be paid by the American Bible Society, and the incidental expenses of the work will be covered by the per centage allowed us by the British and Foreign Bible Society, on all books sold for them, the sole expense of this enterprise to our Board will be that incurred in setting it atioat, viz., the purchase and fitting up of the boat. This, it is estimated, will be about three hundred and fifty dollars; and a Christian friend in Alexandria has begged the privilege of being responsible for half the amount.
2d. God has blessed our work. In many villages we find that there is now a nu- cleus of earnest Bible readers, who are in different stages of Protestant enlighten- ment, and who are calling for the living teacher. Their eyes would behold their teachers. One of the most hopeful features of this new movement, is that it includes many of the priests. In several places priests and people have met and removed the images from the churches, and instituted other reforms. But these priests are. for the most part, ignorant, simple-minded men. Though obedient to the faith them-
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selves, they need training before they can become teachers of the people ; and they must be specially trained for the pastoral work, for these rising or reforming churches cannot be furnished -with pastors from a foreign land. What we propose and urge is, that a number (say a dozen) of the choice of these young priests who have shown Protestant tendencies, be taken to our school in Cairo, and there receive as thorough a training as may be in systematic and pastoral theology and church history for a space of two years, and then be sent back again to their native villages, where we are confident they will, in many cases, find a people much more ready to support them in their work than at present. Many arguments might be advanced in support of this scheme, but we think it one which will at once commend itself to all thinking minds. In con- nexion with this class, a few young men, who are the sons of our schools, and who are looking forward to the ministry, could be taught not only in this theological course, but receive in the literary department of our school a more thorough and ex- tended secular training. But the priests of the Coptic church, like the people, are for the most part a poverty-stricken race. It is one of their highest commendations that they are so, and not rolling in wealth, as are the priests of most of the corrupt churches of the East. They must be supported while here in the school. They will be content with the barest subsistence ; and, with the supplies which some of them will receive from their native villages, we estimate that the cost of them while here will average fifty dollars each per annum.
The third measure which we have to propose, is that something be at once done in the way of meeting the immense demand, to which we have already alluded, for a Christian literature. There are now thousands in Egypt who possess, or have read, most or all of the religious publications of the Beirut press, and who are constantly asking for something new. The appetite of this people is for a solid evangelical lite- rature, and they ask with special earnestness for commentaries on the holy Scrip- tures. The Beirut press has for the last few years been mostly absorbed in the work of printing editions of the new translation of the Scriptures. The brethren there have not had time nor strength to write and edit, nor means to publish the works which are here demanded. We believe that the time has come for us to undertake this work, and we ask an appropriation of five hundred dollars to commence it. This de- partment, thus set on foot, would ere long support itself by the proceeds of sales.
As God has set before us a wide and effectual door in this land, so may He grant the wisdom to devise, and the will and power to do, and to his name be all the praise. By order of Presbytery. S. C. Ewing, Staled Clerk.
Cairo, Egypt, April 2d, 1803.
Frankfort. — .June 10th, 1862, received William M. Richie (probationer) on certi- ficate, from the Presbytery of Mansfield. August 12th, 18G3, Samuel H. Graham, after having undergone the prescribed trials, to the satisfaction of Presbytery, was ordained to the ministry, and installed pastor of the United Presbyterian congrega- tion of Burgettstown. September 11th, 18G2, William M. Richie, after the usual trials, was ordained to the work of the holy ministry, and installed pastor of Hanover congregation. J. L. Whitla (probationer) was granted a certificate to unite with a sister Presbytery. February lOth, 1863, at a pro re nata meeting, the Assembly's overtures were overtured to the Sessions under our care. April 14th, 1863, James Witherspoon (probationer) accepted a call from Raccoon and Scottsville, and we ex- pect to ordain and install him as soon as practicable. In these times of trouble, labour and sorrow, we are cheered to know that, to us, troubles will have an end. On the 17th of December, 1862, Rev. W. L. Wilson was removed by death. In all our con- gregations, there are a few who make decided opposition to the church and the truth. These things are necessary. (1 Cor. ii. 19.) The accessions are about equal to that of other years. The piety of our ministers and people is perhaps not so emotional as in '58 and '."jQ, but more of the intellectual, doctrinal, muscular type. Preaching, prayer-meetings, Sabbath schools, and missionary operations, attract usual atten- tion, and seem to do the ordinary amount of good. Devotional week was observed throughout our bounds. Our vacant congregations are about to be all settled shortly. Overtures. — Our vote on the overtures of last year, is as follows; — 1st overture, ayes, 17; nays, 0. 2d overture, ayes, 14; nays, 3. 3d overture, ayes, 7, nays, 10. 4th overture, ayes, 17; nays, 0. 5th overture, ayes, 16; non liquet, 1. The follow- ing resolution was unanimously adopted: — Resolved, That we recommend, that the General Assembly should not abolish any Seminary now existing, unless requested by two-thirds of the Synod in whose bounds the Seminary is located. Our contributions to the Boards, will be over $1200. J. M. Donaldson is our only probationer, and will be at your disposal. J. G. Rankin, Mod. J. C. Campbell, Clerk.
Indiana. — We have no matters of importance to report at this meeting, to your venerable body. The health of our ministers is generally good. Our settled congre-
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gations are in a healthy condition. The state of religion -will compare favourably with that of last year. Respecting the three theological students who were under our care, two are still in the Army of the Potomac, viz., Messrs, heid and Bloss. The third, Benjamin F. Simpson, fell in the battle of Murfreesboro, fighting under the flag of his country. He was a young man of talent and promise. He died in a noble cause, and has, we trust, received, ere this, the Christian's gracious reward.
J. F. Hutchison, Mod. J. R. Walked, Clerk. Southern Indiana. — At our meeting ai Princeton, last October, we received Rev. James T. Torrence on certificate, from tiie Presbytery of Cleveland. A congregation has been organized at Santa Fee, Spencer Co., Indiana, composed of seven families and nine members. The moderation of a call has been granted to Portland, and Rev. Alexander 11. Rankin chosen by that people, as their pastor. The congregation of Eden, without preaching for some years, has been revived, and gives promise of a vi- gorous growth and useful future. The state of religion within our boun'Js, is encou- raging. The following is the vote of the Presbytery on the overtures: — 1st. Book of Discipline, yeas, lU; nays, 0; not voting, 1. 'Id. Appellate power of the General As- sembly in cases of discipline, as well as of doctrine, (votes not counted; but cne nega- tive vote.) 3d. On cases transferred to a higher court, yeas, 9: nays, 1 ; not voting, 1. 4th. Admission of ministers, ay, unanimous. 5th. Assembly establishing and regu- lating the Theological Seminaries of the Church, ay, unanimous. Respectfully sub- mitted, l^y order of Presbytery. J. L. Ceaig, Clerk.
Kansas — The missionaries appointed to this Presbytery for the year past, have all been in their respective fields, except Mr. Wylie, who never appeared, nor gave us any account of himself. The only items of general interest transacted during the past year, areas follows; The organization of a church in Shawnee County, called Bethel, with 14 members; also the organization of a church in Johnston County, called Black Jack, with 11 members; also the organization of a church in Pottawattomie County, called Cedar, with 23 members. A petition from Leavenworth church, asking for the moderation of a call, was granted ; call to be moderated on the 12th of May, by Rev. T. D. Davis As to the state of religion in our bounds, we have had no special re- vivings of the Spirit among our people during the year. There ha? been an increased liberality with our people, in support of the gospel, and the various Boards of the Church. This, in part, arises from the fact, that the Presbytery has adopted a sys- tematic plan of beneficence for our people; and its operations have been favourable. Sabbath-schools and prayer-meetings are generally maintained, and with encouraging interest. The worship of God in families, appears to be very generally observed: and we are not without some tokens of the divine favour: some have been added to the Church from the world. Yet we have reason to cry with the prophet — "Who hath believed our report?" On the overtures of the Assembly to Presbytery, the vote stands as follows, on the various points: — 1st. In relation to the admission of ministers or licentiates from other churches, yeas, 8 ; nays, 0. 2d. Shall the General As- sembly have the power, &c., over Theological Seminaries of the Church, yeas, 5; nays, 3. 3d. Amendment to Book II., chap, xii., sec. 2d, yeas, 5 ; nays, 3. 4th. Giving appellate power, in cases of discipline, to the General Assembly, yea, 1 ; nays, 7. oth. Form of government and discipline, as amended, yeas, 8; nay, 0. A statis- tical table accompanies this report. All of which is respectfully submitted. By order of the Presbytery. J. N. Smith, Mod.
B. L. Baldbidge, Clerk.
Keokuk. — As a Presbytery, we have great reason for thankfulness to God, that though some of our ministerial members have been visited with sickness, yet the lives of all have been mercifully spared. Whilst we have to lament that coldness and for- mality prevail to some extent, and the minds of our people are occupied greatly about the present sad state of our country, yet the reports of Sessions indicate some degree of spiritual prosperity. The ordinances have been regularly dispensed, and with some tokens of the divine blessing. Most of our congregations are increasing in num- bers, and the attendance upon ordinances is commendable, though we have no great awakening to report. The following changes have taken place in the Presbytery, during the past year : — Rev. R.N. Fee has been granted testimonials to Connect with a sister Presbytery. At our meeting in Morning Sun, June 24th, 18u2, Mr. T. A. San- son was received on certificate, from the Presbytery of Albany, and was ordained to the office of the holy ministry, and installed pastor of the congregation of Morning Sun. Mr. J. H. Walker, on the 20th of August, 18g2, and Messrs. G. G. Mitchell and W. H. M'Millan, at our meeting in April. 18u3, were licensed to preach the everlast- ing gospel. Rev. J. N. Pressly was received in August last, on certificate, from the Presbyterj- of Des Moines. At the same meeting, Mr. J. G. Couden was admitted to the study of theology. In December last. Rev. J. P. Chambers was released from the pastoral charge of Middletown congregation. Rev. W. H. Wilson has been employed.
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during the past year, as chaplain in the army. A separate report on the overtures, and a corrected statistical table, accompany this report. Respectfully submitted. By order of Presbytery. S. F. Vanatt.'V, Clerk pro tern.
Lakk — At a meeting on the 5th and Gth inst., action was had on the various over- tures. (M twenty-four members, thirteen were absent. The vote is as follows, viz. : 1st. Form of government and discipline, j'eas, 2; nays, 9. 2d. Concerning the ap- pellate power of the General Assembly, yeas 3 ; nays, 8. '-^d. Concerning cases trans- ferred to a superior court, yea, U; nays, 11. 4th. Concerning the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches, yeas, 10; nay, 1. 5th, Concerning the Assem- bly's power over Theological Seminaries, yeas, 2; na}', 8; silent, 1. The congrega- tions under our care, report, that their pastors are labouring faithfully ; that the public ordinances are well attended ; and that, generally, Sabbath-schools and prayer- meetings are sustained with a degree of interest. AVe are not authorized, however, to represent that there has been any special outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It is felt that there is occasion for the prayer — " Wilt thou not revive us again ?" Rev. John W. Pinkerton was received, on certificate, from Bloomington Presbytery, September Sd, 18G2. Mr. J. A. Baily has accepted calls from Georgetown and New Vernon, and will be ordained and installed at an early day. Messrs. Leonard Proudfit, A. S. Ab- bey, and S. C. Hubbell, are under our care as students of theology.
By order of Presbytery. H. H. Thompson, Mod.
J. PL Pressly, Clerk.
Le Claire. — The following are the principal items of business transacted during the past year : — The pastoral relation between the Rev. W. M. Claybaugh and the con- gregation of Iowa City, was dissolved, and Brother Claybaugh granted a certificate to connect with a sister Presbytery. A certificate was granted to Rev. J. R. M'Calister, to connect with the Presbytery of Monmouth. A congregation was organized at Cas- cade, with 3o members, called the United Presbyterian congregation of Cascade ; and another congregation was received under our care, from the Reformed Presbyterian Church, (N. S ) called the United Presbyterian congregation of Clarence. Four calls have been moderated: at Kingston, for the one-half time of Rev. J. M. Herron: at Wyoming and Clarence, for Rev. L. I. Crawford; at Cascade, for Kev. James Sawhill; and at Fairfax, for Rev. G P. Raitt, The state of religion within our bounds, is not as favourable as we could wish, yet- we have encouraging features of a more lively hope, and generally our congregations and vacancies give evidence that true and vital godliness is on the increase. With these evidences we labour, believing that God will build up our beloved Zion. Our report on overtures from the Assembly, will be found in accompanying papers. Committee.
Mansfield. — Since our last report, a call has been made by the united charge of Millersburgh and Dalton, for the ministerial labours of Rev. William M'Gibson, which was by him accepted. He has been installed, and is now labouring in that charge. The pastoral relation between Rev. J. L. M'Lain and the united charge of Chester- ville. Sulphur Spring, and Alum Creek, has been dissolved, and he has been dismissed, to connect with the Presbytery of Monmouth. The congregation of Ashland has been added to the charge of Rev. D. Paul. A call has been made by the congregation of Auburn, for a part of the labours of Rev. D. W. Collins; the call has been sustained, but an opportunity has not yet occurred to present it to the candidate. Rev. J. W. M'Farland has been labouring, for most part of the year, as chaplain in the armj', leaving the congregation of Wooster to be supplied.
Slate of Religion. — The distracted condition of our country has doubtless diverted the attention of some among us. from the subject of religion ; while we have reason to believe, that the same cause has drawn many to trust more firmly in the grace of God, seek communion with him, and devote themselves more unreservedly to his ser- vice. Many of our families have given their sons and brothers to "jeopard their lives on the high places of the field." Piety bears them to the "mercy-seat," faith is in- vigorated, and the soul becomes more and moi;e familiar with Him who is upon the Throne of Grace. We have reason to believe, that the^>/>^y of the pious is of a higher order than formerly, though the wickedness of the wicked may also be more distinctly marked. Attendance upon the ordinances has, we think, been as good as formerly; and our contributions to the several Boards, will compare favourably with past years. The state of religion in our bounds, we think, is upon the whole encouraging.
Overtures. — The vote on the subjects overtured by the last General Assembly, stands as follows: — 1st. On the form of government and discipline, yeas, lU; nays, 0. 2d. Concerning the appellate power of the Assembly, yeas, 9; nay, 1. 3d. Concerning cases transferred to a superior court, &c , yeas, 10; nay, 1. 4th. Concerning the admission of ministers. &c., yeas, 11 ; nays, 0. 5th. Concerning the power of General Assembly over Theological Seminaries, yeas, 11 ; nays, 0.
Respeetfully submitted. J. Y. Ashenhust, "( ^
S. M. HuTcniNSON.
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Mercer. — While nothing of special interest to the Church, has transpired in our t bounds during tiie past jear, jet there has been nothing peculiarly discouraging.
On the 24th of August, 1862, Mr. John Lackej was admitted as a student of theo- logy.
A call from the congregation of Springfield, on Mr. J. G. M'Kee, for two-thirds of his time, was sustained by Presbytery.
The Presbytery wou'd respectfully urge upon the Assembly, the importance of taking immediate action for sending missionaries to the freedmen of the South.
On the overtures from the General Assembly to the inferior courts the vote of Presbytery stands as follows: — 1st. in favour of adopting the Book of Discipline as amended, yeas, 2U : nnys, 0. 2d. In favour of giving the General Assembly power to decide in cases of discipline, yeas, 17 ; nays, 4. 3d. Against the amendment proposed to Book II., chap, xii., sec. 2, yeas, 2; nays, 19. 4th. In favour of adopting the "re- gulation" for the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches, subject- ing those admitted from foreign churches, to a probation, &c., yeas, 23 ; nays, 0. 5th. In favour of giving the General Assembly power to erect and regulate Theological Seminaries, yeas, 23 ; nays, U.
There are two probationers connected with this Presbytery — Messrs. J. G. M'Kee and L. Crawford. S. Alexander, Clerk.
Michigan — During the year, the lives and health of all our ministers have been spared, and their labours have, we trust, to a good degree, been accompanied with the Divine blessing. Pence prevails, to a good degree, throughout our congregations; yet the excitement prevailing throughout our country, has had the effect of marring the peace and prosperity of the church in a few places. Yet, withal, we have reason to believe, that the cause of Christ is still on the advance.
The following items of business of a public interest, have been transacted by Pres- bytery :
Mr. W. H. Blair was received, on certificate, as a probationer from the Presbytery of Monmouth.
Rev. J. P. Wright has been installed pastor of the Bethsaida congregation.
Mr. W. C. Dunn, a student of theology of the third year, was received, on certificate, from the Presbytery of Mercer, and has been by us licensed to preach the everlasting gospel.
Kev. S. C. Baldridge having accepted a call from the congregation of Sharon, arrange- ments have been made for his installation at the nest meeting of Presbytery.
Mr. W. H. Blair having accepted a call from the congregation of Centreville, has been by u.« ordained, and arrangements are made for his installation at an early day.
The pastiral relation between Kev. Wellington Wright and the Lafayette congrega- tion, and between Rev. David Morrow and the Warren branch of his charge, has been dissolved, and these congregations placed upon our list of vacancies.
The following is the vote on the matters in overture: — 1st. On adopting the Book of Church Government and Discipline, yeas, 4 ; nays, 1 ; excused, 5. 2d. Appellate power of the General Assembly, ayes, 5 ; nays, 2 ; excused, 2. 3d. Transferred cases to a superior court, ayes, 4; nays, 4; excused, 2. 4th. Admission of ministers from other churches, ayes, 8; nays, 0; excused, 1. 5th. Assembly's control of Theological Semi- naries, aye, 0; nays, 8; excused, 1. David Morrow, Clerk.
Monmouth. — Since our last report, we have received D. B. Jones from the Presby- tery of Chicago, J. R. M-Calister from the Presbytery of Le Claire, Jas. M-Neal from the Congregational Conference of Marietta, Ohio, and John A. Reynolds, probationer, from the 1st Presbytery of Ohio. We have received S. N. Moore and S. J. Bogle as stu- dents of the second year: the former on examination, the latter from the Presb^'tery of .Muskingum. We have furnished certificates of dismission to the following proba- tioners . — Joseph A. Morrow and N. Harvey Brown, to the Presbytery of Chicago, and W. H. Blair to the Presbytery of Michigan. We have organized the Second United Presbyterian congregation of Monmouth. We have installed J. R. M'Calister pastor of the congregations of Aledo and Viola; and ordained and installed Henry AVallace pastor of the congregations of Rock Island and Davenport.
Alexander Young and David A. Wallace have accepted a call to become the pastors of the 2d congregation of Monmouth ; Charles Thompson, a call from the congregations of Olena and Oquawka; and John A. Reynolds, a call from the congregation of Cedar Creek.
We have ordained J. C. Hutchison to the work of the ministry. We have licensed S. J. Bogle. J. H. Brown, J. L. Fulton, Daniel Harris, and S. N. Moore, to preach the gospel. We have dissolved the pastoral relation between W. H. Buchanan and the congregation of Fountain Green ; between J. C. Porter and the congregation of Cedar Creek ; and between Alexander Young and the 1st congregation of Monmouth. We
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« have received a call for D. G. Bradford, from the Ist congregation of Monmouth, and forwarded it to the Presbytery of Allegheny.
In reg;ird to the state of religion, we report as follows : — During the past year, sixty- six persons have been admitted to the membership of the church by examination ; and twenty-three adults have been baptized. There are twenty-five Sabbath-schools in the Piesbyter^-, and forty-seven weekly prayer-meetings. The sum of four thousand, nine hundred dollars has been contributed to the several Boards and funds of the church, and other benevolent objects. In regard to the spiritual condition of the con- gregations within our bounds, there is a diversity of statements made in the reports. In two cases, precious revivals have been experienced; in four cases, the condition is encouraging; in seven cases, not so encouraging as would be desirable; and in three cases, the interest manifested is very discouraging ; while six congregations make no re- port on the subject. While, therefore, there are some things presented in tlie reports of our congregations discouraging in their character, yet. taking into consideration the increase in membersiiip reported, the number of prayer-meetings and Sabbath-schools, and the attendance upon them and the public ordinances, and the general liberality in contributing to tlie funds of the church, we believe that we have abundant reason to thank God and take courage
The following is the vote of this Presbytery on the subjects overtured by the last General Assembly — 1st. On the form of government and discipline, ayes, 28; nays, 0. 2d. On the appellate power of the General Assembly in cases of discipline, yeas, 9 ; nays, 13. od. On the proposed amendment in relation to cases transferred to a superior court, yeas, 3; nays, 15. 4th. On tiie overture concerning the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches, yeas, 2U ; nays, 0. 6th. On the overture concern- ing the Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries, yeas, 0; nays, 20.
As expressive of their views in relation to the control of Theological Seminaries by the General Assembly, and in relation to the ordination of ruling elders, the Presby- tery adopted the following resolutions:
1. Resolved, That we concede to the Assembly the general superintending power com- petent to make such regulatidus as are suggested in the report on Theological Semi- naries now on the table of the Assembly.
2. Reso'ved, That, in our judgment, it ought not to be made obligatory to ordain el- ders by the biji^g o° of ^^^ hands of the Session, at least until the question has been submitted in overture to the Presbyteries-
By order of Presbytery. J. A. P. M'Gaw, Clerk.
MoNONCAHEi.A. — The pastoral relations in all the congregations under our care, are unchanged since last year, and a good degree of interest in spiritual things, is mani- fested among our people. Kev. C. T. M'Uaughan was, on Sept. 30th, 18b2, received, on certificate, from the Presbytery of Sydney. Certificates of standing have been issued to the following persons, viz.: — September 80th, lbG2, Mr. D. M. Ure, to the Presbytery of Argyle ; September 30th, 18*52, Mr. John S. M'Connell, to the Presby- tery of Cleveland; December 30th, 1802, Rev. J. D. Glenn, to the Presbytery of Alle- gheny. Messrs. J. R. Kerr and T. S Park were, on the 15th of April, licensed as probationers for the holy ministry. Messrs. J. S. Hawk, W. H. Hamilton. A. M. White, and Wallace Radcliff, have been taken under care of Presbytery as students of theo- logy. Reports on the overtures from the General Assembly, and a statistical table, accompany this report. Respectfully submitted. W. H. Andrew, ,S'. Clerk.
MufKiNGUM. — Again have we occasion to record the goodness of God, as manifested toward us during the past year. Our lives have been mercifully spared, and health and strength have been given to us to labour in the vineyard of the Lord.
The following items ot business, transacted since your last meeting, we lay before you:
Dismissal. — October 22d, Mr. S. J. Bogle, student of theology, was dismissed to con- nect with the Presbytery of Monmouth.
Receptions. — OctolDer 22d, Messrs. William A. Findley, Samuel W. Lorimer, and John S. iSpeer, were received under the care of Presbytery as students of theology. Rev. G. AV. Gowdy was received, on certificate, from the Presbytery of Xenia, at our meeting on the 30th of December.
Licensure. — April 22d, 1803, Mr. J. R. Reasoner was licensed to preach the gospel.
Ordination and Installation. — On the 18th of June, Mr. J. H. Buchanan was ordained to the office of the gospel ministry, and installed pastor of the congregations of Thorn- ville and Rush Creek. August 19th, Rev. Sample Ramsey was installed pastor of the congregation of East Union. April 22d, 1863, Rev. G. W. Gowdy was installed pastor of the congregation of Fairview.
New Or(jamzation. — April 22d, a petition for the organization of a congregation in Norwich, was granted, and arrangements are made for completing the organization at an early day.
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Overtures. — On the several overtures sent down by the last Assembly, the vote of Presbytery stands as follows: — 1st. Form of government and discipline as amended, yeas, 17; nays, li. 2d. Concerning the appellate power of ihe Assembly, yeas, 18; nays, 1. 3d. Concerning cases transferred to a superior court, yeas, 11; nnys, 5. 4th. Concerning the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches, yeas, 18; nays, 1. 5th. Concerning the Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries, yeas, 15 ; nays. 4.
The Presbytery would call the attention of the Assembly to the following resolution, adopted at our meeting on the 3(Jth of December:
Resolved, That we request the next General Assembly to pass a resolution, requiring the Presbyteries to furnish the Sixth General Assembly with full statistics of all the Sabbath-schools of the United Presbyterian Church, so that they may be published in the Minutes of that Assembly.
In reference to the state of religion, we have nothing special to report.
As a Presbytery, we feel something of the agitation that is shaking both Church and State. Yet we cannot see but our congregations, in general, are in as prosperous a condition as they have been in years past. With the exception of a few small va- cancies, our churches now enjoy the regular dispensation of word and ordinances by settled pastors. During the past year, we adopted the plan of holding visitation meet- ings in the congregations under our care, and we have already encouragement to hope, that it will be productive of much good.
And now, that you may be directed by the King and Head of the Church, in the discharge of the important trusts committed to you, is the earnest prayer of your bre- thren in Christ. By order of Presbytery. Wm. Johnston, Clerk.
First Presbytery of New York. — The First Presbytery of New York, would re- spectfully report, that with the exception of one change of pastoral relation, nothing of much importance has occurred among us during the last year.
The following are submitted as items of principal importance.
1. The State of Religion — With regard to the state of religion, Presbytery has but little to report. While there has been no marked revival of religion in our bounds, yet attendance upon the ordinances of grace has been on the increase.
Sabbath Schools have been maintained in all our congregations, and Bible classes also, with perhaps a single exception. Prayer meetings also are generally in an en- couraging condition.
2. Chartffes. — On the 1st day of April, 1863, the pastoral relation of Rev. Samuel C. Marshall to the 1st United Presbyterian Congregation of Hoboken, N. J., was dissolved.
3. Overtures. — On the overtures of General Assembly, Presbytery reports the fol- lowing decisions, on the following questions:
1st. "Shall the General Assembly have appellate jurisdiction in cases of discipline as well as in doctrinal matters?" was decided in the negative, by a vote of four in favour and seven against.
2d. "Shall the members of subordinate courts have a right to sit, deliberate and vote in superior courts, (except in cases of declinature,) in regard to matters which have been carried up from the former to the latter?" was decided in the afiBrmative, by a vote of nine in favour, and two against.
3d. " Shall the proposed regulations regarding the admission and settlement of ministers and licentiates from other denominations and foreign churches be adopted ?" was decided in the affirmative, by a vote of eleven, being unanimous.
4th. "Shall the General Assembly have the power of establishing and controlling the Theological Seminaries of the Church?" was decided in the negative, by a vote of three in favour, and eight against.
5th. "Shall the amended Book of Discipline be adopted?" was decided in the afiBrmative, by a vote of eleven in favour, being unanimous.
All of which is respectfully submitted, by order of Presbytery,
James Harper, Moderator.
New York, April 1st, 1863. J. A. McGill, Clerk.
Second Presbytery of New York. — The Second Presbytery of New York, would respectfully report. That on the 17th of July. 1862, Rev. James T. Wilson was in- stalled as pastor of the 1st Church, Brooklyn, E D; that on the 24th of September, 1862, Rev. D. Donnan was released from the pastoral charge of the Newark Congre- gation; that at our meeting in November, Piev. M. B. Williams was received by cer- tificate and his name added to our roll; that about the middle of June, 1862, Pres- bytery opened a mission station in Jersey City, and on the 15th of last October, said station was regularly organized as the United Presbyterian Congregation of Jersey City. For said congregation we would ask the fostering care of the Board of Home Missions; that Philip Y. Smith has been pursuing his Theological studies during.
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the year with commendable zeal and marked improvement; that, the lives of all our juinisters hnvc been spared, that the vacancies under our care have been regularly supplieii with both the preaching of the word and the dispensation of the sacraments. That our congresations, settled and vacant, appear to realize in some good degree, the importance of the gospel offer, and the unspeakable benelits arising from a true belief in, and a hearty acceptance of the Saviour revealed in the Bible ; that the congre- gations under our care have manifested a good degree of liberality in their contribu- tions for the advancement of the Redeemer's Kingdom, both at home and abroad; that this Presbvtery mourn over the unh'ippy condition of our country in the continuance of this unrighteous civil war, while nt the same time we continue most heartily to encourage and sustain our armies in their work of danger and death, for the maintenance of constitutional law. liberty, and justice, and do earnestly pray the most High God in infinite mercj' to remember tlic wide-spread family of the afflicted, the destitute and dying, throughout our whole land, and especially throughout our beloved Zion. D. J. Patterson', Moderator .
D. DoNNAN, Clerk.
First Presbytkry of Ohio. — At our meeting in Oxford, October 8th, 1862, Rev. James Welch demitted his pastoral charge of the Congregation of Unity. ^I. J. A. Reynolds was grat.teJ a certificate to connect with the Presbytery of Monmouth.
At our meeting in Dayton, .January 13th, 18G3, 'Sir. James Davis was received under our care as a student of Theology of the first year.
At our meeting in the Mission Church, Cincinnati, April 7th, 18G3, Presbytery voted on the several overtures of the Assembly with the following result: 1st. On the adoption of the Bcok of Discipline, ayes, 3, nays, 13, not voting, 4. "d. With reference to the appellate power of the (jeneral Assembly in cases of discipline, Aye, 1, nays, 18, not voting, 2. Sd. As to the right of the members of an inferior judicatory to vote in a superior judicatory on a matter transferred from an inferior to a superior judi- catory. Ayes. 12, nays, 5. 4th. AVith reference to the rule of the Synod of New York, in regard to ministers from foreign churches. Ayes, 21, nays, 2. 5th. On giving the General Assembly control of Theological Seminaries, ic. Aye, 0, nays,- 17, ex- cused, 4. On tlie state of religion we have nothing special to report, ^ve have experi- enced no remarkable revival of religion within our bounds, but still we believe there is at least the ordinary interest in spiritual things among us, and, the usual acces- sions to o'lr various congregations.
Many of our brave young men are absent fighting the battles of their country, — some have fallen at the post of duty — families and coiigregatiuiis have been greatly be- reaved, yet still there does not appear to be that eirne.st calling upon God and deep humility which ought to exist in these calamitous times.
Respectfully submitted, by order of the Presbytery,
R. H. Pollock, Moderator. 3. S. Robertson, Clerk.
Oregon'. — Fathers and Brethren, our Sovereign Saviour h.as not been pleased during the past year, to gladden us with opening rivers in these moral deserts, nor have we cousequently exhibited that earnestness, and vigour and zeal, indicative of an elevated moral and spiritual life. But while there is some evidence of coldness among us, the cultivation of social religion in families, the correct extern.al deportment of individuals, the attendance on sanctuary services give evidence tliat although the kingdom of Heaven is not taken by violence by many, yet there are those who would rather their tongues should cleave to the roof of their mouth than that they would not prefer Jerusalem to their chief joy.
While we sympathize with our dear brethren, in the Atlantic States, in the midst of whom the angel of death has been passing in solemn and awful destruction, we in- vite you to join us in gratitude and th;inkfulness to the great Redeemer, that the sun of peace and material prosperity still shines on this far off Pacific coast. Thanks to the Giver of these mercies. May they still be enduiiug, and may Jesus, the great Head of the people, soon finish the pleadings of this terrible controversy with our afflicted country — and with slavery, and its accursed kindred institutions blotted out — give us back the peace and prosperity we have been wont to enjoy !
Since our last report to you. Rev. James Worth has been regularly installed as Pastor of the congregation of Union Point, over which our deceased Brother Rev. Wilson Blain, formerly presided — Rev. J. M. Dick has been labouring in Chiastin con- gregation—Rev. S. Vr. Irvine at Wylammette and Alb.any. Rev J. E. Hannon has been employed in itinerating, both in Oregon and Washington Territory, labouring at dif- ferent points, as his health — which latterly has been quite precarious — has permitted. — Rev. S. D. Uaffer has been for some time stationed at Eugene City. Rev. T. S. Ken- dall has been labouring at Kendall's Bridge and Harmony.
From the above statement in connexion with our statistical report, you might in-
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fer that our ministerial corps would be sufficient for supplying the wants of the entire grounds occupied by this Presbytery. But we invite you to consider the peculiarity of our situation. " No pent up Utica contr.icts our powers." Embracinpr Kaatern and Western Oregon, the whole great Territory of Washington, and stretching away into the Biitish possessions, this I'resbyterial field is vast, immense, containing per- haps a greater amount of square miles than the twelve Apostles, with all their miracu- lous endowments, during their whole lives traversed. Besides, we are not in compact bodies, but as in the settling of all the North Western countries in fragments, often widely separateil. Almost every religious denomination prevailing in tiie Eastern States hiis its representatives here both in ministers and people. Neighbourhoods are consequently divided, containing but a small number of any one of these societies. It requires therefore, a large amount of ministerial labour to reach a few of our scattered ones. Our Omniscient Saviour has, no doubt, so arranged it to bring the pure leaven of the gospel in contact with the great mass of corrupted humanity. Be- sides, none of your ministers here are wealthy, nor are their respective charges able to sustain them by atibrding tliem a competency. Every minister here is necessarily employed, a portion of his time, in some secular pursuit. Is it then possible for si.K men, so situated, to do justice to an area of territory perhnps larger than any half dozen of your Eastern Presbyteries ? We see in your publications complaints of too many ministers. May not tlie Holy One be pointing you to this opening to go over and help these destitute places ? And are there not self-sacrificing spirits among you who would gladly embrace such noble opportunity to present a bleeciing Saviour to the serpentbitien in the wilderness? — men lilie the devoted, magnanimous Paul, who, scorning to be a burden to the church of his IMaster. lifts up his weather-beaten, sun- burned arms, and with heroic sublimity exclaims, " These hands have ministered to my necessity?" Truly we rejoice at your success in Egypt, in India, and elsewhere among the barbarians of Adam's race. Has not your own coun'ry some claims upon your generosity? Must the dogs be fed while the children starve? The field to which we invite your attention is not only vnst, but will be vitally importiint to the moral health, both of America and of the world. " Westward the star of empire takes its way." On this coast, and within this field, we ai e having the representatives of every nation, kindred, tongue and Lmguage. God seems to be gathering here the nations that they may look each other in the face — that their prejudices against each other may be broken down — ihe tongues confounded at Babel be restored, ard that the long disunited race may coa est-e in one great brotherhof d. The gospel is the honoured instrument. While, therefore, the motley, doubtful banners partly true, and partly false are taking the field, let not the tribe of Judah be last to welcome David's Son to His throne. Let not the pure, white banner of the United Presbyte- rian be tardiest in the race to float over these congregated nations. " The tree's in- clined as the twig is bent." As you mould and shape the boy, so may you e.xpect the man to be — in the incipient stages of an empire's existence, you may in addition to the direct reconstruction of fallen humanity — by rebuking profanity and other vicious habits — by securing to man his inalienable liberty — produce results that will tell through time and eternity upon the interests of our glorious King, as well as on the millions of subjects whom he governs.
KespectfuUy submitted, by order of Presbytery, T. S. Kendall,'
J. E. Hannon, V Committee. J.
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Philat>f;lphia. — The Presbytery of Philadelphia would report that, since our last report, it has pleased the Head of the Church to set aside from active duties one of our number. Rev. G. C. Arnold has been seriously unwell for months, but we trust he is gradually recovering, and will yet be permitted to remain many years in the field.
Rev. Dr. Dales has been absent in the East since last October.
At our meeting, June 30th, 1^62, a call from the congregation of South Argyle, Tinder care of the Pre-bytery of Argyle, was presented to Rev. William Bruce of this Presbytery and by him declined.
On the 28th of July, 1^02, two calls, one from the congregation of Argyle. the other from the congregation of East Greenwich, both under care of the Presbytery of Argyle, were presented to Mr. D. M. Ure, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Monongahela, and the former was accepted.
On March 3( th, 18113, a call was received from the Sixth Church, Philadelphia, ad- dressed to Mr. George M. Wiley, a licentiate of the Presbytery of Argyle, sustained ns regular and laid on the table for presentation.
At the same meeting. Rev. T. F. Boyd was received on certificate from the Pres- bytery of Caledonia.
Also Mr. M. M. Gibson was received as a student of Theology, from the Presbytery of Xenia, and licensed to preach the gospel as a probationer under care of Presbytery.
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At the same meeting, a petition was presented from certain persons residing in West Philadelphia, asking to have a stated supply of preaching sent to them. At a subse- quent meeting they laid on the table of Presbytery, a paper pledging themselves to give $251) towards supporting their missionary, and in faith of this Presbytery directed the delegate to the Board of Missions to ask for a man for one year, and $350 towards helping these brethren carry on their enterprise— begun we think under the most favourable auspices. The field in our judgment is an excellent one, and wpi hope that through your Board of Home Missions, they may receive that encouragement and aid they Msk.
Overtures. — On the overtures from the last General Assembly, the vote is as follows : On the Book of Discipline as amended. Ayes, 14, nay, 1. On the appellate power of General Assembly. Ayes, 14, nay, 1. On cases transferred to a superior court. Ayes, 10, nays, 3, 2 silent. On the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches. Ayes, 15, 2 silent.
On the Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries. Ayes, 16, 2 silent. Memorial. — The Presbytery of Philadelphia would earnestly pray the General As- sembly to take into its serious consideration the subject of early furnishing the church with a new version of the book of Psalms in metre. This we cannot but look upon as one of the most important questions before us as a denomination ; yet with- out at all wishing to blame the members of the various committees, which have been, or are still employed in the work of amendment, which have tried, and are still trying to do what the Assembly commanded them, our progress appears very slow. It is true the subject has been discussed and agitated in all our congregations, more or less. This has doubtless in most instances been followed by good results. The foundation of opinions and practices has been examined, and reasons for a change have been in many cases, convincing; hut practically we occupy the same ground we did years ago. We are singing a version of the Psalms to-day in which we are com- pelled to violate the universally acknowledged rules of rhythm, accent and pronuncia- tion. But, dear fathers and brethren, is this right or necessary? tjhall we be likely thereby to accomplish our mission, as a part of the universal church, or extend the kingdom of our blessed Redeemer ?
These Psalms, the grandest and most poetical compositions that the world ever saw, are worthy of a better dress. The sublime service of Jehovah is worthy of the choicest numbers and the most pleasing language. And it seems a sort of reproach justly cast upon us, that with the Psalter, which formed one of the glories of the ancient temple service, our manner of praise should be among the least interesting and often unpleasant part of our worship. Nor is this all : we are constantly losing by delay. Other denominations with a less correct creed, and with a ministry not more than our equals in talents and acquirements, are almost everywhere occupying the field successfully before us. But more than all, we are not able in some cases to hold the ground we have already gained. It is a painful fact, and the truth may as well be told, that, in certain parts of the church, some of our youth, principally on this account, leave us. And that shall surely be a sad day for the church, when she neglects to take all lawful means to retain our youth. We believe a version of the Psalms, such as the church and times demand, is now attainable. We pray you, dear brethren, to act in this matter, and to act speedily.
The Presbytery would also urge upon the Assembly the importance of taking the necessary measures to have the Psalms in prose, chanted in our congregations. In the meantime we would also ask you to furnish us a pastoral letter, or otherwise such instructions as will in some measure prepare our people for the changes contemplated in this memorial.
The following resolution was also adopted :
Resolved, That the Presbytery request the General Assembly to pass an act, consti- tuting such member of each Board of the church as may be appointed by the Board an ex-officio member of the Assembly, making it his duty to be present at every meet- ing of the Assembly, with the understanding that said member shall be entitled to de- liberate, but not to vote on such matters as may be brought before the Assembly, and also with the understanding that his expenses to and from the Assembly be paid out of the funds of the Assembly, unless when said member of the Board is a commis- sioner from his Presbytery.
The Committee on the State of Religion report the following :
" On the subject of religion we have nothing of very special interest to state. From the reports of Sessions it appears that our congregations, (with few exceptions,) have not enjoyed as large accessions as in some former years; this we attribute partly to the excited state of the public mind, and partly to a want of deeper interest in the salvation of souls. Yet still amidst all that may appear discouraging, we are not without evidences that the great Head of the church is with us.
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In regard to Prayer Meetings, our congregations, with one or two exceptions, report favourably, and in some instances there are very encouraging indications.
Sabbath Sciiools also are being kept up in all our churches, and many of them are in a very flourishing and prosperous condition. In most of our congregations there are Bible classes, which bid fair to be blessed auxiliaries to the interests of religion.
The important duty oi famil/i worship is faithfully pressed upon the attention of our people, and generally observed.
Your committee cannot omit to call attention to an increase of the sin of intempe- rance within the bounds of this Presbytery, and although we fail not to lift up a warn- ing voice against this soul-destroying evil, yet a few of our people have fallen victims to its influence during the past year, and have been visited with the censures of the church.
In conclusion we deeply feel as a Presbytery, the great need of the outpouring of the Spirit from above, and earnestly pray that the great Head of the church would revive His work in our midst, that His people may rejoice in Him.
A statististical table accompanies this report.
By order of Presbytery, T. H. Hanna, Clerk pro tern.
Philadelphia, May I2(h, 1863.
SiALKOT. — The last, like all former years, in our history, has been marked by its sorrows as well as its joys. Sorrow has often brooded over our hearts, to be followed by the joy of the light of the countenance of our Heavenly Father. Our hearts and our hands have been very much encouraged and .'-trengthened by the arrival and resi- dence among us of Mr. and Mrs. Barr. They reached Sealkote in April last. Bro. Barr presented a certificate from the Presbytery of Chartiers, and took his seat in our Presbytery at her meeting in July.
The action of the late General Assembly on our protest and petition, was on the whole satisfactory, for although it admonished "the brethren in India" for pastforgetfulness of duty in giving way to the strong temptations in this land " to violate the principle of close communion," and speaks of an "anomalous procedure," yet it vindicated the authority of Presbytery, and confirmed her interpretation of the Church's Testimony by declaring that "our principles founded on the testimony of God's word, do not change with geographical boundaries or external circumstances; that to be eflBcient for good they should be consistently carried out in all places."
When the Assembly's action reached Presbytery, she entered on its consideration with much earnestness and prayer, desiring in all sincerity to carry out the Assem- bly's direction in its true spirit as understood by her. Her understanding of that action was — that Mr. Hill was required on his part to express "his willingness to submit to the authority of Presbyterj'," and "abide by our professed principles on the subjects that had occasioned (our) troubles" in good faith, by withdrawing his declinature of her authority, and assenting to our principles in the language of our testimony; upon his doing so, the Presbytery was required on her part "to restore (him) to his former standing," in good faith, by removing his suspensiDn. An inde- finite expression only of willingness to abide by our principles, in the face of recorded "conscientious convictions" of duty to act contrary to those principles, unchanged, was not in our opinion the kind of assent contemplated by the Assembly, nor was such an expression of willingness to submit to Presbytery in the face of a recorded declinature of her authority, unwithdrawn and defended, the kind of submission re- quired. But Mr. Hill, after expressing his willingness to abide by our principles and submit to Presbytery, made it known to members of Presbytery, that his views on the subjects causing our troubles were not changed, and that he would not withdraw his un- lawful declinature. Here was a state of the case never contemplated as we think by the Assembly ; but we felt it to be our duty to go forward. Accordingly, at a meeting on the 10th of September last, the Presbytery unanimotisly passed Resolutions re- quiring Mr. Hill to express his willingness to abide by our principles, by giving his full, free and unqualified assent to the XVI. and XVIIi. Articles of our Testimony, and submit to the authority of Presbytery, by withdrawing his unlawful declinature. Both of these things Mr. H. refused to do. He would express no willingness to abide by our principles, not such as left him free to hold his open communion views as he had practised them, or, to submit to our authority, but such as would permit him to keep his unlawful declinature on record. In this state of the case, Presbytery had no alternative but to declare as she did, unanimously, on the 18th of September, 1862, that in her judgment Mr. Hill has not acceded to the action of the Assembly, (see papers No. — containing the minutes of Presbytery in the case.)
Against three of the Resolutions passed on the 1 2th and 18th of September, Mr. H. gave notice of an appeal on the Ivtth. His appeal was ruled by the Moderator to be out of order, because — it was not made under protest — timely notice was not given, and the appellant did not acknowledge the authority of the court appealed from. (See Book of Discipline, Chap. IX., Art. III., Sect. 5.)
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But as the rejection of this appeal might have made Presbytery liable to the charge of having taken advantage of its irregularity to prevent Mr. H from getting a hearing before tlie Assembly, we have waived the question of its regularity so far as to refer it to you to be entertained, or not, as you in your ■wisdom may see fit. The aypeal and the resolution referring it, are herewith transmitted. (See papers No. U. and III ) An answer to the appeal lias been prepared by I'resbytery to be used in case the ap- peal be entertained, {kce paper No. IV.)
At our meeting in .luly, tlie attention of Presbytery was called to the fact that the Board of Foreign Missions had published, without our knowledge, a number of papeis purporting to be "official correspondence" between this Presbytery and said lioard in the Hill case. As Presbytery had never seen some of those papers before their publication, and others of tliem were in no proper sense "official," and as some of them contained gross misrepresentations and injurious insinuations against Presby- tery, a committee was appointed to report on the subject. The report was adopted, and has been sent home for publication, by order of Presbytery. This was done as a simple act of justice in self-defence against injurious attacks which the Presbytery had no other means of meeting.
Presbytery would call the attention of the Assembly to the fact that strenuous efforts have been made by us for the last three years to extend our operations, by taking up another station. Tliese efforts liave received no encouragement from home. The stations near us are passing out of our hand because we are denied the means of holding them. Soon all possibility of extending ourselves here, except in isolated and disconnected places, will be out of our power. Our mission will be closed in and forced to take a secondarj' position as a mere feeder of the surrounding missions. Is the church at home prepared for this? If not, now is the time to take hold; 7iow or never ! We have gone forward once more — we have laken up the only important pi ace noio within our reacli — we are trying to hold it. AVe have the men, and as soon as the Board pay up what they have alreadj' sanctioned, and set the second station fund free, we have the means to begin a house in the second station for Mr. liarr, for whom as yet no house has been provided. Private enterprise has placed means in our hands sufficient to build a house for one of our native brethren at an annual cast of SI-")", until the church is able to purchase. Nothing is now wanting to go on and secure the new station and set it in operation, but permission and encouragement from home, but even that is withheUl, and all our prospects for the future as amission, are completely blighted by being closed up in Sealkote, where, without any outlet, we must from the nature of the case die a lingering death, and in addition to all this, as if to help on our distress, it is proposed to call away one of our men, who is qualified and has been successful in the mission work, without any cause whatever known to us or definite reason given by the Board. AVe confess, dear brethren, we feel discouraged. AVe do not feel sure that the Church wishes us to extend our operations or principles in this land — as if we had been rebuked for our efforts to maintain the Testimony of the United Presbyterian Church in India — 0 do not blame us — we tell you candidly this is the way matters are beginning to appear to us from this stand point. Are we right or are we wrong? Do you wish the United Presbyterian Church to take root, and do her part in evangelizing the perishing millions of India or not? If you do, now is the time to help us — delay is dangerous. — Let us use the means already de- voted to a second station in building a house for Bro. Barr, and send us more — let us keep every efficient man, and send us more. Send us the means already sanctioned for this station; let us carry it on vigorously; do not compel us to fritter away our energies any longer in suspense and indecision for want of encouragement and help. AA'e are not unmindful of your home difficulties — we know you are in the midst of a mighty contest — we know there are urgent and loud calls for your men and means; bui we are members of the same body ; our hearts are rent with your hearts; but we cannot think it possible that you as a church or individuals intend to throw all your energies and means into the gulf of civil war — to support the soldiers of the Repub- lic, whilst there are at least equally urgent demands for the soldiers of the cross, commissioned and sent out by you — sent to these outposts, far from friends and home and support, sent to wield the weapons of truth against the enemies of King .lesus. 0 think of us, dear fathers, brethren, — think of your obligations to help us — to help us to bring down the people in subjection to Him whose throne is forever and ever, the sceptre of whose kingdom is a right sceptre.
The internal difficulties that have so long distracted this Mission and Presbytery are now at an end, provided the late action of the Board in the case is permitted to stand as it has been modified by the mission. Our external difficulties in this country are passing away. AVe have passed the crisis of our ordeal as a mission, holding pe- culiar views, and we have taken our place among the Mis.-ions of the Punjab. At the late Missionary Conference in Lahore, our position and rights as missionaries were respected and formally recognized. Our most pressing want at present, so far as the
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lielp of man is concerned, in promoting the efficiency and prosperity of this mission, is the sympathy, the prayers and the assistance of the church at home. Sliall we have these? \Vill you help us? If not — if thechurch does not think it desirable to rarrv out lier testimony consistently in India, it were far better for her to retreat from tii'e field at once and put her funds into the hands of some of the more popular agencies already in operation here and save the cause, the reproach of one, at least, of the ♦'injurious scliism<," (if .-uch our testimony be,) now prevalent in the Punjab.
Tliis Presbytery has endorsed the action of the Sealkote Mission, in reference to the proposed recall of Messrs. Hill and Stevenson from this mission field, (see papers No. V.) a^rreeinsr to the recall of the former, and not agreeing to that of the latter.
This Presbytery has taken no action on the several overture- sent down to Presby- teries. The overtures have not yet reached us, nor have we yet received an official copy of the minutes nf ihe last Assembly. The state of religion among our native converts is on the whole encouraging. AVe see many things to lament. We find much of the weakness of human nature to encounter, but it gives us great joy to be able to record as a token of the loving-kindness of our Master, that these works of the flesh are gradually giving way before the grace of God and the influence of the Holy Spirit. Ordinances have been regularly administered during the year in the cousre- gation, both at the City Church and on the Mis-ion Compound. Attendance has been regular and attentive at both places. Prayer meetings and other religious exercises Lave been kept up from week lo week as a means of promoting the spiritual growth of the flock.
The statistical state of our congregation is about the same as at our last report. The number of persons under pastoral care and Christian training are do. The num- ber of members, --. Dismissed during the year in good standing. 2. Baptism during the year, 1. Present candidates for baptism, 5. Our contributions for the ia-t two years have been devoted chiefly to the erection of a building lor public worship and school purposes in the Mission Compound.
15y order of Presbytery, James S. B.\rb, Moderator.
E. H. Stevenso.n, CIct/c.
SiDNF.Y. — We have still with gratitude to record the goodness of our God in the pre- servation of the lives of all our ministerial members. While some of us have been chastened personally and others of us in our families, yet it has been mingled with much mercy; for our Sabbath labours have been but little interrupted.
We have held during the year six regular meetings and one pru re naln. Two of these were visitation meetings, which were peculiarly interesting to us, and we trust profitable to the congregations. The pro re naia meeting was called to take action on a call, made out by the United charge of Huntsvilleund lloundheail, and addressed to Mr. .J. 11. Johnston, a probationer under the care of the Presbytery of iJig Spring. The call was sustained as regular, and forwarded for presentation, it was, we learn, presented, but declined by the candidate, in favour of anotlier presented at the same time. This desirable pastoral charge is therefore still on our list of vac.mcies. l\lay the good Shepherd soon provide tor them one to go in and out before them as their Pastor.
Since our last annual report we have ordained to the work of the holy ministry, W. G. iMoreheud, your .Missionary to Italy, and W. H. Jefl'ers. who has accepted a call to the united charge of liellet'ontaine and 31iami, and has been regularl\- installed as their pastor. Kev. T. H. Uysart has been received, on good testimonials, Irom the Presliyteiy of Chillicothe. and having accepted a call to the congregation of Urbaua, has been regularly installed its pastor. A call has been forwarded to our Presbytery, by the Presijytery of St. Louis, Irom the congregation of St. Louis, addressed to our brother and fellow Presbyter. Kev. J. G. Armstrong, pastor of the Sidney congrega- tion. After prayerful and deliberate consideration by the Presbytery, the call was placed in the hands of the candidate, and by him declined. The subjects overtured by the last Assembly have been duly considered, and our action thereon has been transmitted to your body in a separate paper. A separate report on the state of re- ligion in our bounds and likewise a mtmonal relative to some objectionable points in the Book of Government and Discipline, are herewith presented. Great harmony and brotherly kindness prevail in our Presbyterial meetings and deliberations, as also be- tween our brethren personally.
That the great Head of the church may preside in your Assembly, and his Spirit guide you to just and wise conclusions in all matters that may come before you, is the earnest prayer of your brethren in Christ. T. H. Dys-^et, Moderator.
By order of the Presbytery, S.imuel W.\LL.iCE, Cterk.
Sidney, Aj^ril loth, 18G3.
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Stamford. The Rev. James McGill, having accepted a call from the united con- gregations of Stamford and Port Robinson, was on Feb. 5th, duly installed pastor of said congregations. Morrisdale is now our only vacancy. The people there are en- gaged in the erection of a church which will be completed during the present sum- mer. It is hoped that soon they will become a self-sustaining congregation.
We have nothing special to report with regard to the state of religion. Isolated, as we are in this province, from the body of the church, we have to encounter peculiar difficulties. Still our congregations not only maintain their ground, but some of them are increasing in membership. The attendance upon the ordinances of divine worship is generally good, and there is a commendable zeal for the support of the gospel at home, and its extension abroad. Bible classes and Sabbath Schools are in active operation. Family worship is generally observed, and we doubt not God will honour his ordinances in the conversion of some, and the edification of many.
With reference to the overtures sent down by last Assembly, Presbytery voted unanimously in the affirmative, on them all, except that "concerning the Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries." There was, however, a majority in favour of such power.
A statistical table accompanies this report. Joun Gillespie, Clerk.
Stettbenville. — The Presbytery of Steubenville report, That in August last a new congregation was organized, called Clarkson.
On the 6th of October, it pleased the Head of the Church to remove by death our beloved brother and co-presbyter, Rev. Thomas Andrews, pastor of the united charge of E. Liverpool and Calcutta.
At our meeting in April, Messrs W. A. Mackenzie and Albert H. Caldwell, having spent each three sessions at the Seminary, were licensed to preach the everlasting gospel ; both of whom will be at the disposal of the Board of Home Missions.
Mr. D. M. B. McLean, a licentiate of this Presbytery, was at his own request regu- larly dismissed to join the Presbytery of Allegheny.
Messrs. S. Martin and J. Hunter, students of Theology, having entered the army, did not attend the Seminary the past session. The former returned during the winter with greatly impaired health, and it is thought will soon be regularly discharged from the service, the other is yet in his place. Our other student, Mr. J. 11. Miller, was in regular attendance at the Seminary.
The unappropriated half of Rev. James Golden's time has been given for one year to Yellow Creek.
On the overtures, the following is the vote of Presbytery :
1. On the adoption of the Book of Discipline and government as amended. Ayes, 17, nays — .
2. In favour of the appellate power of the General Assembly in cases of discipline. Ayes, 13, nays, 2.
3. Concerning cases transferred to a superior court. Ayes, o, nays, 11.
4. Concerning the admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches. Ayes, 14, nays, 1.
5. Concerning the Assembly's power over the Theological Seminaries. Ayes, 2. nays, 12.
At its late meeting the Presbytery unanimously passed the following resolution: " That in view of the peculiar state of the country and the church of God in its midst, this I'resbytery regards it as a time in which there is a special call to the duty of public covenanting, and that we earnestly call the attention of the General Assembly at its next meeting to the duty, that they may prepare a bond suited to the times, and endeavour thus to secure universal attention to the duty, without delay."
We would also report the following preamble and resolutions in relation to the freedraen of the South.
"Whereas, In Divine Providence a wide door has been opened in that direction, and a loud call is made upon all evangelical Christians to use every means to occupy so wide and inviting a field of labour ; and whereas the United Presbyterian Church is especially bound by her public profession to direct her special elforts in behalf of the down-trodden and oppressed in our own land, whilst as yet she has done little or nothing. Therefore,
Resolved, 1 , That we earnestly recommend and urge upon the attention of our General Assembly through the Board of Home Mission, the duty of taking immediate action upon the subject, pledging ourselves that we will use every effort to secure from our people a full share of the necessary expenses for as many missionaries as they shall judge it proper to send.
Resolved, 2, That from our knowledge of the qualifications of Rev. Joseph McKee for such a. work we cordially recommend him to the Board as one well suited to the work, and, as we have reason to believe, willing and ready t« go at their biddipg."
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From reports of sessions and other sources, we are led to believe that the state of religion in our bounds is, upon the wliole, encouraging In general, public ordinances have been well attended. Social prajer meetinfis, Bible classies. Sabbath J'chools, family worship and instruction appear to have been well maintained. 1 hese things we regard as hopeful signs of good results yet to be enjoyed by the church. The week of prayer was a refreshing season to many of us, and an answer to our prayers we hope yet to realize. Although we have not any marked evidence of the special influences and operations of the U ord ond Spirit in our midst, yet we are happy to be able to say we have not had any remarkable apostacies from the faith, and that we feel encouraged to persevere in the good work before us.
By order of Presbytery, Joseph Akdbews, "l ^
Yellow Cretk, April loth, 1863. J. M. Jamiesox, j
St. Lawre.vce Presbytert. — To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church to meet in Xenia, May 27th, 1868, the Presbytery of St. Lawrence would re- spectfully report that by the appointment and authority of the United Presbyterian Synod of New York, the Presbytery of St. Lawrence was constituted in the 1st United Presbyterian Church of Hinchinbrook, on the 2d of December, 1862.
This Presbytery has the supervision of five congregations, and these comprise three pastoral charges. Since the organization of Presbytery the llev. William Hawthorn, has been installed pastor of the congregations of Hemmingsford and Covey Hill.
There are now no vacancies within our bounds.
The state of religion amongst our congregations, though not marked by any thing which would attract attention from the public, is vital, and seems to be progressing. — The attendance on public worship is generally good. Prayer meetings and Bible classes, though not attended as they ought to be, are kept up through the most of our congregations. On all the overtures of the Assembly, Presbytery voted affirmatively. Ayes, 6; Nays, 0. John Harper, Clerk.
St. Louis. — Presbytery of St. Louis report, that since our last report the business transacted by us of general interest to be, —
] st, Receptions from other Prislyteries. Rev. R. N. Fee, from the Presbytery of Keokuk.
2d, Call^ From Unity, to Rev. R. N. Fee, and one from the St. Louis congregation, to Rev. J. Ti. Armstrong.
3d, Jnsfallations. Rev. R. N. Fee, in Unity congregation, and Rev. Henry Allen in Union congregation.
4th, Vacancies.. St. Louis, Chester, Centralia and Xenia.
5th, State of Religion. Attendance upon public ordinances generally good. There is also an encouraging degree of interest manifested in Sabbath Schools, Prayer meet- ings and Bible Classes in our congregations. On the other hand, in some of our congregations there is not that degree of peace and harmony existing that are so im- portant to the interests of religion.
On the Overtures of the Assembly the vote of Presbytery stands as follows: —
1st, For the adoption of the Book of Discipline, Ayes, 8. Nays, 0.
2d, Resolved that in the judgment of this presbytery the General Assembly ought not to be a court of appeal. Ayes, 8. Nay, 1.
3d, Concerning cases transferred to a superior court for amendment. Ayes, 7, Nays. 2.
4th, Concerning ministers and licentiates from other denominations for the article. Ayes, 10, Nays, 0.
5th, In favour of the Assembly having control of Theological Seminary. Ayes, 0. Nays, lU. All of which is respectfully submitted.
by order of Presbytery. R. N. Fee, Moderator.
JouN F. Stewart, Slated Clerk.
Vermont. — The Presbytery of Vermont reports that no very material changes have taken place in our bounds within the last year. As there is but one ministerial mem- ber belonging to the Presbytery, we pass no judgment on the overtures sent to the Pres- byteries, and send no delegate to the General Assembly. The war has produced some of its lamentable consequences in this part of the country. Deaths and removals have affected some of our congregations in some measure. Our vacant congregations have suffered by reason of the failure of some of the missionaries to fulfil their ap- pointments. The congregation of Ryegate has made another laudable attempt to ob- tain a settled minister, but have not yet obtained the object of their desire. They have rebuilt their church-edifice, and are able and willing to support a settled minis- ter. They petition to have the services of missionaries during the whole of the year. The congregation of Greensboro petition the appropriation of S100,UO from the home mission tund to assist in supporting a pastor. Though weak, they are strenuously endeav iuring to obtain a settled minister Provided this donation is not granted, they petition the services of missionaries for July, August, and September. Respectfully submitted. By order of "Presbytery. T. Goodwillie, Moderator.
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Wbstmorelvnd: — In the good providence of God the ministers of this Presbytery have been spared and permitted to perform the usual amount of pastoral labour with about tlie ordiii:iry degree of enoouragemeut. Harmony prevails in our churches, and warm brotherly love in the Presbytery.
Cails. — Two calls have been received; one from Mt. Pleasant and Madison, Sep- tember 2d. to .Mr. A. B. Fields, whicli was accepted; and one from Andes, N. Y., to Mr. A. II. Elder, which was declined.
Ordinatioi. — Mr. Fields was ordained and installed pastor of ]\It. Pleasant and Madi- son, Nov, 4th.
Siu'h-'ifx. — On the same day Mr. W. D. Ewing was received as student of theology from the Presbytery of Conemaagh. He has siu;e, as also our other student, entered the army.
Mission. Stations. — Thee mgregations receiving aid from the Assembly enjoy a good degree of prosperity. New S.ilem, which received appropriations from the .Assemblies of 186) and 18 11. has failed, ani the members of the congregation have, by order of presbytery, been transferred to other congregations.
Miasioiinri'-n. — We are happy to say that none of the missionaries appointed to us have disappointed us, and those within our bounds are labouring with acceptance.
Menim-uiL — \Ve submit toj^ur consideration tie accompanyin.; memorial concerning the preparation and publication of a Church Register and blanks for the u;e of pres- byteries and Sessions.
Delegates from Bmrds. — We also invite your attention to the following resolution adopted by presbytery.
'^Resolred, That we cordially c incur with a resolution passed by the presbj^tery of Philadelphia, requesting the assembly t) cousiiiute as an 64-0111010 memoer of the as- sembly, such member of each Board of the church as may be appointed by the Board with the understanding that s lid member shall have the p )wer of deliberating, but not of votinz; oi such q'lestioas as may be bifore the Assembly, and with the under- standing that his expenses to and from the assembly be paid by the assembly, except when he may be appointed as a commissioner from his presbytery."
Overtures. — The action of presbytery on the several overtures is as follows : —
Concerning the Appellate Power of Assembly, Aj'es, 14, Nay, 1. Cases transferred to a superior court. Ayes. IC, Nays. 7, Silent, 1. Admission of ministers tfroni other Churches, Ayes, 15, Nays, 0. Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries, Ayes, 10, Nays, 7. Silent, 3. On tiie Book as Amended, Ayes, 18, Nays, 0, Silent, 2.
Stale of Religion. — Upon the subject of the State of Religion within our bounds, al- though we rejoice with gratitude to Go J that he his not withdr iwu from us altogether the manifestations of his grace in righteous retribution for our lukewarmness in his service, but h;is on the contrary givesi us reason to believe tliat he is still granting the demonstra- tion of the Spirit and power wi;h the means of grace in our congregations generally, yet we have m\ny reasons for mingling sorrow witn our rejoicing. There is a spirit of re- bellion against God, associated with a feeling of disloyalty to the government, and a po- sitive hatred to the poor down-trodden sons and daughters of Africa, that is operating in some poitions of our territory, and producing a violent opposition to some of our dis- tinctive principles, and to a limited e.\:tent disturbing the harmony of a few of our congre- gations. From the reports of sessions we learn that there is, on the whole, an increased attention to public worship, s ibbath-schuols, and prayer meetings. But the reports upon the subject of family religion are so indefinite as to show either that there is some declension of religicm among our families, or that our sessions h ive not been so careful as they should have been in inquiring into the matter. There is not such an increase of the missionary spirit as we would wish to report, but we are happy to say that increased .attention is being given to the claims of an ungodly world upon us. It is our wish that the Assembly viiiorou-ly sust lin our missionary operations, both in tlie home and fo- reign fields, and we pariicularly give our assurance uf co-oper ition in any measures the Assembly may adopt for "the evaiige'ization of the liberated Africans of our Southern States, believing that thus we can best show our sympathy for, and help along an op- pressed and deeply injured people. ■
We pray for the presence and power of God's Spirit in your sessions.
By order of Presbytery. S. Jamison, Moderator.
Turtle Creek, Pa., April 15, 18G3. A. G. Wallace, Ckrh.
AVhekhsg. — Receptions. June 10th, 18G2, Mr. David Barclay was received under the care of presbytery as a student of theology of the 2d year. Dismissions. Oct 28th, 1862, Messrs. \V. A. Robb and J. A. McC.ill, licentiates, were certified to the Presby- tery of Xenia. March 3d, 18G3, Mr. John M. Waddle, licentiate, received a certifi- cate to connect with the Presbytery of Chiilicothe Mr. T. P. Dysart, licentiate, was certified to the Presbytery of Desmoines, and Mr. John W, Keed, Student, to the I'resby- tery of Chartiers. Licensures. April i4th, lb63. Messrs. George McAdam and Wm. Ful- ton were licensed to preach the gospel.
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At the same meetinjr the pastoral relation existinfj between the Rev. A. Conner and the contrrepations of lent, iShort Oeek. and Middle Wheeling was dissolved. It was ordered to report the fact to the General Assembly, that the llev. W. A. I'oUock left our bounds without fulRiling all his appointments. Our Brother, J. S. McCready. is absent from his congrecration as captain of Co. II. riHth Kegimeut, 0. V. I. Brother Conner, by tlie appointment of presbytery, is our missionary to the Freedmen, at Mem- phis. Tennessee.
Ouc/rtnrcs. — Appellate Power, &c. Ayes. 6. Nays. G. Transfers to a Superior Court, Ayes, lii, Navs, 0. Admission of ministers and licentiates from other churches, Ayes, 12, Nays, 0. Tlieological Seminaries. Ayes. (J. Nays, 4.
In regard to tiie state of religion, it must be admitted that in almost all of our con- gregations there are some who are cold in their attachment to the principles of tiie church. We greatly need the out-pouring of the Holy (ihost upon us. Yet God has not left us without some tokens of his favour. The administration of the word and or- dinances his in many cases been followed with the diviue blessing. That you may en- joy tlie presence of Him who is King iu Zion is our prayer.
By order of Presbytery. W. G. Waudle, C erk.
Xexia. — Since our report to the last General .Assembly, the following named young men have been licensed to pve^cii the gospel, namely, Mr. E Currie, nnd Mr. Joseph Clokey. the former on the 24tli of June, IStJJ, and the latter on the 31st of March, IBiiO.
On the 9th of October, 1862, Kev. J. B. McMichael, received from the I're-bytcry of the Lakes, was ordained and installed pastor of the congregation of Sugar Creek.
Mr. J. A. McCall, receive 1 from the Presbytery of Wheeling, was ordained and in- stalled pastor of the congregation of Cedarville, .March Gist, ISti^i, and Mr W. A. Robh, also received from the Presbytery of W heeling, was ordained and installed pasior of the joint congregations of Cesar's (^'reek and Ueesville.
Dr. S. Findley, of the Presbytery of Des Moines, and Robt. Gilmor, licentiate of the 1st Presbytery of Ohio, were received in the care of this Presbytery.
Rev. G.W. Gowdy was certified to the Presbytery of Muskingum, and Mr. Gibson, a student of theology, to the Presbytery of Philadelphia.
AVe are called to lament the death of an esteemed brother in the ministry, the llev. J. S McCrackea. who, after a painful and lingering illness, which he endured with Chris- tian meekness and fortitude, was taken from the jcene of his earthly labours and trials and sufferings to be made, we trust, a partaker of '-the inheritance of the saints in light."' His decease occurred on April 1st, 1803. On the state of religion iu our bounds we have little to report.
Peace and good will appear to prevail in all our congregations. But whilst this is the case and a thing to thank God for, zeal and liberality in Goo's cause do not corre- spond with the manifold blessings which a kind Providence has bestowed upon our peo- ple. Tue world and the things of the world are sought after so eagerly, that personal progress in Livine things and the advancemeiit of the cause of (.'hrist are attended to with too little energy and spirit. Our people seem partially to forget that they are not of the world, and therefore neglect, in part, to live above the world. But we hope and pray for a time of refreshing from the Divine Presence.
Tue following is the vote of Presbytery on the subjects in Overture from the last General Assembly.
On "the form of Government and Discipline as Amended:'' Ayes, 10, Nays, 7. On "the Appellate Power of the General Assembly:" Ayes, 13, Nays, 4. On "cases transferred to a Superior Court: Ayes, 0, Nays. 15. On "the admission of ministers and licentiates from other Churches:" Ayes, 10, Nays, 2. On the Assembly's power over Theological Seminaries: Aye, 1, Nays, 17.
The following report in favour of prosecuting with renewed energy and zeal the work of securing a new and improved version of the Book of Psalms, wa- unanimously adopt- ed. AVith the prayer, that wisdom and patience and moderation may characterize all your deliberations, and that your decisions may be blessed to the promotion of the in- terests of the Church of Christ, we respectfully submit the foregoing report.
By order of Presbytery. R. B. EwiXG, C'.crh.
JTenia. May 29, 18C3.
Appendix. — Whilst Presbytery voted in favour of the Form of Government and Disci- pline as amended, yet certain additional alterations and amendments to the book were re- garded as desirable, and are recommended to the Assembly in the accompanying report on that subject.
Report of the Presbyteiy of Senii, on the subject of a New Version of the Book of Psalms.
AVe do not deem it necessary to enter into a lengthened argument to prove the ne- cessity of an improved version of the Book of Psalms.
The present version, at the time of its introduction into the Church of Scotland, more than two hundred years since, was, as is stated on the title-page, " more smooth
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and agreeable to the original text than any heretofore." But since that period great changes have taken place in the literature of the world, in the use of language, and in the laws of versification and poetry. However good, therefore, the version presently in use may have been at that time, and however much it may have been an improve- ment on " any heretofore," the fact now is that it has become so antiquated in form, and so defective in accent and rythm, as to be offensive, in certain parts, to the lite- rary tastes and sensibilities of educated minds in the present age. And however in- sensible we may be to these defects by habitual use, and however willing we may be to bear with these defects ourselves, it cannot be expected that those who have not been thus educated will be willing to sacrifice their educated sensibilities merely for the sake of antiquity and prejudice.
It is the judgment of this Presbytery, therefore, that one of the greatest barriers in the way of the progress of the United Presbyterian Church is to be found in the antiquated version of the Book of Psalms presently in use. And if this be true, then we are doing injustice to the claims of a Scripture Psalmody — to the cause of Christ — to the church with which we are identified — to the youth of the church — and to our own personal advancement in the divine life, if we do not employ active and perse- vering efforts to secure a version more smooth and agreeable to the literature of the age, than the one presently in use. That an improved version of the Psalms can be obtained, we do not doubt. AVe therefore recommend for adoption the following reso- lution:—
Resolved, That the General Assembly be memorialized to prosecute with increased energy the work of securing to the church a new and improved version of the Book of Psalms.
Report of Prefbylery of Xenia on '^ The Form of Government and Discipline/' Presbytery would respectfully call the attention of the Assembly to the following proposed iilterHtions and amendments: —
A few of the passages proposed to be corrected appear to be merely errata. Page 5th, line 9ih from the bottom, after '-independent," insert "and in spiritual things."
Page 6th, middle, read "apostles, prophets, and evangelists." Page 7th, line 1st, after "pastor," insert "teacher. Eph. iv. 11." Do., line 7th, for "sacrament," read "sacraments." Do., middle, afier "catechise," insert "to exercise discipline." Page 8th, line 4lh, for "reading," read "reading the word,— expounding and preaching it."
Page 9th, line 6th, de'e "representation of the people by their rulers," and read ■ffhnt follows thus — "and the parity of the rulers." Page 11th, line Gth, read " The members of session." Page 13th. middle, place the asterisk after " assemblies." Page Nth, paragraph 7th, read "two or more united congregations." Do., the te.xts annexed to parigraphs 8th and 9th not appropriate. So elsewhere. Page 15th. lines 4th and 5th, dele " seriously and reasonably proposed," or say "pro- posed to them."
Page 21st, line 1st, read " and cases of discipline brought regularly before them." Do., near the bottom, read "unless peculiar circumstances should in the view of a majority." &c.
Page 2.Td, line 13th, read " The election may be by ballot, or viva voce, as a majo- rity shall determine."
Page 24th, line 1st, read "and require them, after permission by the chair, to ad- dress the Assembly."
Page 33d, paragraph 3d, after "divine direction," read "any member of the con- gregation may nominate suitable persons for the aforesaid ofiBces."
Page ooth, end of paragraph 3d, read — " The presiding minister shall take the vote, by requiring those favourable to the first-named candidate to signify it by lifting their right hands, then those favourable to the second candidate to signify it in the same way, and so of others, if others be named. He shall then reverse the vote in respect to the candidate having a majority of all the votes given, to ascertain if there be op- position."
Page 37th, middle, read "adhere to your choice of this brother, and receive him as a ruling elder," &c.
Do., next paragraph, omit "and the laying on of the hands of the session." Do., next paragraph, read "session and deacons . . . take the newly ordained elder or elders, and deacon or deacons," &c.
Page 38th, section Ist, for "where," read "when." <"
Do., near the bottom, read "to be the pastor of this congregation."
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Page 39th. paragraph 4th, for "it may be," read "it is proper."
Papes oOth — 4;;d. Put the questions to the minister before the questions to the people, and place the texts in the margin.
Page 42d, quest. Gth, after "deacon," add in the parenthesis, "or to accept of li- cense to preach the gospel," or in general adapt the formula to probationers.
Page 48d, 9th question, omit "agreeab'y to your former," &c.
Page 44th, line Gib, for " receive," read "accept."
Page 4Gth, a little below the middle, for "9th," read "8th."
Do., H.
Page oOth. H.
Page 51st, near the bottom, omit "If in this he succeed, the matter shall termi- nate. But — "
Do., do., "privately and alone," omit "alone."
Page 54th, section lOih, H.
Page 67th, section 8th, H.
Page 64th, paragraph 5th, after "witnesses," add "in ordinary cases"
Page fiSth, paragraph 2d, for " contained," read "contain."
Page G9th, last line, omit the mark of quotation.
Page 71st, line 10th from bottom, omit "such," and " as unhinge the Christian pro- fession."
Page 7oth, middle, read — " But no protest can be admitted by an inferior judicatory, unless the party protesting accompany it with an appeal to the next highest court, or express an intention to appeal or complain."
Do., line 2d of paragraph -jth. for "contains " read "contain."
Page 77th, paragraph Gih, for " procure,' read "secure."
Page 79th, Uth line from bottom, for "appears," read "appear."
Appendix, Nos. 6, 7, 8. 10. for "United Presbyterian Presbytery," read "The Presbytery," or "United Presbytery."
Do., No. 17, last clause, omit "and delivering him unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh," \<-
By ord er of Presbytery.
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
To the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, to meet in Xenia, Ohio, May 27th, 1865, your Trustees would respectfully report, that since your last meeting the following items of business have been transacted by them, viz.-. —
They received from the executrix of Picv. John Adams, deceased, late of York Co., Pa., nine hundred and fifty dollars, (being a legacy of one thousand dollars, less the collateral inheritance tax.) left by said .Adams to the Associate Synod, for Home and Foreign Missions, for which they gave an indemnifying bond, and directed their Trea- surer to pay it equally to the Home and Foreign Mission Boards.
They also received from Kev. J. Y. Calhoun notes amounting to one thousand dol- lars, left by Alexander Young, deceased, late of East Liverpool, Ohio, for the Board of Publication, and handed them over to Treasurer of said Board for collection.
Our Treasurer also received from sundry persons, as will appear from his report, certain sum-^ of money to be invested permanently, and the interest to be applied to Missions. He was instructed to invest said funds in United States 5-20 Bonds, and apply the interest as intended by the donors.
The term of office as Trustees, of James McCandiess, David Reed, and Graham Scott, will expire on the first Tuesday of July, iBG^J.
All of which is respectfully submitted. Graham Scott, Secretary.
Fittsburgh, May 2G, 18G3.
REPORTS OF TREASURERS. *
SUMMARY OF REPORT OF TREASURER OF BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS. DR.
May 1, 18G2. To balance from old accounts $1161 33
April 30, 18C3. To whole amount of contributions, 25,888 35
Total, $27,049 68
CR.
1802—63. Total amount paid by order of the Board, $23,157 71
April 30, 1863. By balance to new account, 4,891 97
Total §27,049 68
New York, April 30tb, 1863. Thos. B. Rich, Treasurer.
* The General Assembly ordered the publicnticn of a Summarj of the Treasurers' Reports, omitting the items. — Committee of I'obucatiox.
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SUMMARY OF REPORT OF TREASURER OF BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS. DR.
May 1, 18G2, To balfince on band, last repnrt $1,29G 80
April 30, 18G3. Total contributions for the year 18,916 00
Total, $1.3,212 80
CR.
April 30, 1SG3. By total amount paid by order of the Board, $13.45?! IS
" By balance nn hand, 1,7-J9 G2
Total, $15.212 80
SOUTHERN MISSION. DR.
1SG2-G3. Total contributions, 8207 96
.lEWISH MISSION. DR.
18G2 3. Total amount of cont:ibutions, $10 88
John Fleming, Treasurer.
SUMMARY OF REPORT OF TREASURER OF CHURCH EXTENSION. DR.
April 30, 18ii2. To cas^h balance as per last report, S576 So
" :j9, 18G3. To whole amount of receipts, 1,312 73
Total, 1,889 58
CR.
18fi2-3. Paid by order of the Board $1,072 58
April 30, 18G3. By balance in Treasury 817 CO
Total, $1,8F9 58
James j\IcC.\ndless, Treasurer.
SUMMARY OF REPORT OF TREASURER OF BOARD OF PUBLICATION. DR.
April 30, \^^'i'l. To balance on hand as per last report, S126 05
" " 1M'.3. To total receipts during the year 0,983 (G
Total, $10,409 11
CR.
1862-63. By amount paid by order of the Board, §9,736 13
April 30, leG3. By balance on hand, 672 98
Total, 810,409 11
James McCandless, Treasurer.
SUMMARY OF REPORT OF TREASURER OP BOARD OF EDUCATION. DR.
May 1, 1>-G2. To balance on hand as per last report, S41 29
April 30, 18u3. To whole amount of receipts during the year, 1,58G 96
Total, 1,G28 25
CR.
1862-3. By amount paid by order of the Board, $1,417 31
AprilSO, 18G3. By balance on hand, 210 94.
Total, SI, 628 25
Thomas Johnston, Tiea'urer.
JAMES M'CANDLESS IN ACCOUNT WITH GENERAL ASSEMBLY. DR.
18G2-3. To balance on hand as per last report $366 07
" To whole amount of receipts during the vear, 3ii9 01
Total, ' .$675 08
CR.
1862-3. By cash paid as per orders, $552 54
April 30, 1SG3. By balance on hand, 122 54
Total,.- $675 08
DR. RODGERS IN ACCOUNT WITH THE BIBLE DISTRIBUTION FUND. DR.
1862-3. By balance from last year, .$66 10
" By whole amount of contributions, 138 62
Total $204 72
CR. 1862-3. Amount paid by order, . $204 72
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. — APPENDIX.' 143
OFFICERS AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. .
MODKRATORS.
18.j«, Rev. .Tolin T. Trcsslv, D. D. 1801, Rev. R. D. Harper, D. U.
1859, Kev. P. bullions. D."D. LSOii, Rev. J. T. Cooper, U. I).
18C0, Rev. Joseph Clokey, D. D. 18G.3, Rev. Alex. Young, D. D.
STATED CLERKS.
1858, Rev. Samuel Wilson, D. D. IHr.o. Rev. James Prestley, D. D.
18G3, Rev. J. T. Cooper, D. D.
Kno York: — Meets in the First United Presbyterian Cliurcli, Pliil;ide!phia, I'.i., on the 2d Tuesday of October, ISOo, at 7i P. M.
I si of I /if Wisf: — Meets in Erie, Pa., on the 4tli Thursday of August, 180:1, at 7 o'clocii. p. M.
I'itlshirQ .•—'Meets in Newville, Pa., on tlie 3d Thursday of September, 18'j;j, at 2 P. M.
Ohio*-
'2(1 of I /if HV.«C ; — Meets in Bloomington, Indiana, on the let Thursday of .September, 1803, at 2 p. 1\I.
Illinois: — Meets in Sparta,. Illinois, on the 3d Thursday of August, 18G3, at lOJ o'clock, A. M.
Iowa: — Meets in De AVitt, Iowa, on the 4th Wednesday of August, 1863, at 7 o'clock, P. M.
TnEOLOGICAL SEMINARIKS.
Allrrjlieny, P.r. : — Opens on the 1st Monday in November. Rev. J. T. Pre-sly, D. D., Kev. A. D. Clark, L>. 1)., and Rev. D. R.'Kerr. D. D., Professors.
Xeiiia, Ohio : — Opens on the 1st Wednesd.iy in November. Itev. Samuel Vi'ilson, I>. D. Kev. Tliomas Beveridge. D. D., and llev. Jo.^eph Clokey, I). I)., Professors.
Moniiioulh, Illinois: — Opens on the 1st Tuesday iu September. Rev. Ales. Young, D. D., and Rev. John Scott, I). !»., Professors.
FOREIGN" MISSIONS AND MISSIOXARIES.
Wcs! Lir/icf!. Savanna Grande, Trinidad.
Si/rii. — Rev. James A. IVazier and wife, Rev. John Crawford and wife, Damnsa/s.
iVor/hrrii ladiiL. — Rev. Andrew (Jordon and wife'. Rev. E. H. Stevenson and wile, Itev. George W . Scott, (native) Rev. E. P. Swift, (native) Miss Elizabeth Gordon, Rev. J.imes S. LSarrand y; lie. Seal kotc.
K'jijpt. — Rev. Jas. Barnef, D. D.,f Rev. Thomas M-Cague and wife,| Rev. Samuel C. Ewing and wife, Rev. G, Lansing and wife, and Mivs S. B. Dales. Cairo. Rev. John Hogg and wife, Rev. Andrew Watson and wife, and Miss ;\I J. M'Kown, Alezandnn.
China. — Kev. Joseph C. Nevin and wife, Canton.
Italy. — Rev. W. G. Morehead, Florence.
BOARDS AND TREASURERS.
Foreign Missions. — Philadelphia. Rev. James Prestley, D. D.; Rev. Joseph T. Cooper, D. D., I'rr.iident ; T. D. Ander.^on ; Rev. G.C. .\rnold; Uev. Francis Church, 1,'rcording Secretar;/ ; T. B. Rich, 190 Elizabeth Street, New York. Treasurer : Rev. J. 15. Dales, D. D., 1()2S Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Corrcspondtng Secret ■ i ry : Samuel C. lluey, J. JL Wallace.
Humr Missions. — Xenia, Ohio. Ezecut ve Committer : Rev. R. D. Harper, S'crefrrry ; Rev. 11. B. Ewing; Rev. Thomas Beveridge, D. D.; David Millen; D. A. Dean. John Fleming. Xenia, Greene Co., Ohio. Treasurer.
Publication. — Pittsburgh. Pa. Rev. George C. Vincent; Rev. .John G. Brown: James M-Cand ess, 103 Wood Street, Treasurer: Rev. D. R. Kerr, D. D.: Willinni Stevenson; Charles Arbutlinot ; Rev. James Rodgers, D. D., 70 Third Street, Pittsburgh, Superin- tendent of iJi'pot ; Rev. James Prestley. D. D., Srcret'iry: James llobb
C/iurc.h Eitrnsion. — Allegheny, Pa. Rev. D. H. A. M'Lean. D.D.; Rev. R. A. Browne; John Taggnrt ; Hev. R. Gracey, D. D.; Geo. M'Caguc: Jolin Dean; Rev. J. T. Pressly, D. D., President; Rev. S. B. Reed; Tnoraas E. Wakeham; James M'Caudless, lUi> Wood Street, Pittsburgh. Treasurer.
Education. — .Monmouth, Illinois. Rev. J. A. Edie, Secret nry : Rev. A. Young, D. D.; "William Nash ; Rev. John Scott ; Jas. Findley ; David Turnbull ; Rev. D. A. Wallace, D. D., Rev. D. G. Bradford, and James A. Martin. Thomas Johnston, Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois, Treasurer.
Treasurer of General Assembly. — James M'Candless, 103 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
* VTe have not been able to ascertain in time for the presp, when and where this Synod meets. — Com. t Now in this country. ' , J Now at Male ni, Iowa.
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166 EVANGELICAL REPOSITORY AND UNITED PRESB. REVIEW.
DIRECTIONS FOR CLERKS OF PRESBYTERIES.
The rules of the G-eneral Assembly, or the usage of such bodies, require certain duties of the stated Clerks of Presbyteries. The following summary is (riven for the convenience of those whose inexperience may render it de- sirable. ♦•
I. Furnish iheCommissioners to the General Assembly, with a Commission, accordins to the model in the form of government; and state on the face of the Commission the number of ministers in the Presbytery.
II. Forward in due time to the Assembly, the Presbyterial Report and the Statistical Table, both properly authenticated.
1. The Presbyterial Report.
(1.) This report should contain in a connected form, ready for the printer, whatever the Presbytery desires to have published as its report. A dis- jointed document is inconvenient, and portions of it are very liable to be lost.
(2.) By a rule of the Assembly, Presbyteries are required to furnish sepa- rate duplicates of so much of their reports as refers to the narrative and state of religion, whatever relates to matters in overture, all memorials to the Assembly, and in general, any thing that may require reference to com- mittees in the Assembly. These duplicates should be on separate papers, and properly endorsed, for the convenience of the Assembly in referring them to distinct committees.
2. The Statistical Table.
(1.) The Clerk, if he has no printed blank, should make the table after the form adopted in the published Minutes. Blank forms, both for Presby- teries and Sessions, can be had gratis, by applying to the Stated Clerk of the Assembly.*
(2.) Make the report in fair, distinct writing, especially the figures, the columns of which should be straight, and avoid all erasures and interlineations.
(3.) Place the name of every church opposite the name of its pastor, or stated supply, or, if vacant, at the foot of the roll.
(4.) Make the table as full and accurate as possible. If a Church fail to report, it is desirable that the number of its communicants be given as re- ported to the last Assembly, with an asterisk (*) in the column of communi- cants denoting the fact.
(5.) Except in the " average" column, report dollars only. Cents cannot be published, and are a great annoyance to the printer and publishing com- mittee.
(6.) Give the names of Licentiates, Students of Theology and Correspon- dents for Vacancies.
(7.) Designate the Clerks of Presbyteries, Financial Agents and Stated Supplies with the appropriate abbreviations.
(8.) Put the Post Offices of " Ministers without charge," in the first column in connexion with their names, and thus avoid confounding them with the Post Offices of Vacancies.
(9.) ADD UP every column, giving the number of pastors, unsettled mi- nisters, licentiates, students and congregations, &c , and also put down tbe average per member, for the whole Presbytery.
(10.) Affix no extraneous matter — nothing that is not to be published, except the certification of the Clerk.
(11.) Fold the table by doubling it first perpendicularly, and then twice in the other direction ; and finally, endorse it neatly. This may appear to some, a trivial matter, but it is important to those who have much to do with the tables. The Committee.
* The present Stated Clerk has not any at present in his possession
—J. T. C.
MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. — APPENDIX. 167
THE MINUTES.
The committee appointed by the General Assembly, to revise the minutes and su- perintend their publication, -would take this opportunity of assuring the brethren throughout the church, that they have endeavoured faithfully to attend to the duty assigned them. In order to secure their publication at as early a day as possible, and to present them free from mistakes, we have spared neither time nor labour. Those who have never had any experience in such business, can have but little con- ception of the arduousness of the work.
We are happy to say that the papers generally were in a better condition for pub- lication than heretofore. In some of these, however, carelessness was very manifest. If committees and others who prepare documents for publication, would only provide themselves with a little more paper, and bestow a little more pains in the expression of their thoughts, they would save the committee a vast amount of trouble, and im- prove very considerably the literature of the minutes. If the public could have a fac simile of some of the documents which we have had to decipher, their authors would feel not a little ashamed of the exhibition. Our principal ground of complaint, and one which has been the chief source of our trouble, is the manner in which many of the Statistical Tables have been prepared. In the first place the Tables are defec- tive in not containing full returns from all the congregations, which indicates either carelessness on the part of the Presbyteries, or neglect on the part of the congre- gations themselves. In the second place, not a few of these Tables, as prepared by the respective clerks, exhibit no little inattention in regard to accuracy and legibility. For instance, in some of the Tables the cents are inserted contrary to the direction of the Assembly. In others, the columns are not added up, and in many cases the figures in this addition are in pencil marks. No committee would be willing to be- come responsible for the accuracy of Tables thus prepared, and should mistakes be discovered in the Summary, we feel it to be our duty to say that the fault has not been with the Committee. We are persuaded that these Tables, as published, do not fully exhibit the statistics of our church.
It will be seen that some of the Reports of the Presbyteries do not contain the action of the Presbyteries on the overtures. This is to be ascribed to the fact that the votes of these Presbyteries are not incorporated in their reports. They are not among the papers in the possession of the clerk, and were not returned to him by the committee to which tney were referred. If all the Presbyteries would hereafter in- corporate in their reports every thing which is designed for publication, such omis- sions would be prevented. We have not published any Presbyterial memorials but such as constituted a part of their reports to the Assembly. It would save the com- mittee some perplexity if the Assembly would take action, defining more specifically what papers should be publisbed. Nothing has been omitted by us which it is usual to introduce in the Minutes. Tue Committee. .
COMMITTEES TO REPORT TO THE NEXT GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Committee on Book of GoveTnment and Discipline. — Rev. Drs. David R. Kerr, Donald McLaren, Thomas Beveridge, James Brown, Robert Gracey, William McElwee and Rev. J. 13. ScouUer.
Committee on Directory for Worship. — Rev. Drs. J. T. Pressly, J. S. Easton and Rev. J. B. Clark.
Committee 07i Jievision of present Version of Fgalms. — Rev. Drs. James Patterson, James Prestley and J. T. Cooper.
Committee on New Version of Psalms. — Rev. Drs. Thomas Beveridge, David R. Kerr, Joseph Clokey, R. D. Harper, Rev. R. B. Ewing, and William 11. Jefl'ers.
Cammittee on Mission to the Aborigines of this Country. — Rev. Alexander Young, D. D., Rev. J. H. Nash and Mr. James Fiodley.
Committee on Credentials to next General Assembly. — Revs. W. W. Barr, T. H. Hanna and James Crowe.
Committee to secure reduced Fares to next General .Assembly, aud publish in the papers of the church, two weeks previously to the meeting of the Board of Missions : —
John Fleming, R. H. Pollock, W. C. Jackson, Thomas Johnston, James McCandless, William M. McKnight, R. Harper, S. F. Morrow, C. P. Lytle. G, Small and R. S. Murray.
168 EVANGELICAL REPOSITORY AND UNITED PRESB. REVIEW.
THE LATE MEETING OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Our readers will have before them, in this number, the proceedings of the last Assembly. We ask for them the careful perusal and serious consideration of all -who take an interest in the United Presbyterian Church. It was the privilege of one of the editors of this periodical to be present during the deliberations of the brethren, though not a member of the court, and he would avail himself of the small space allowed him to indicate the impression made upon his mind as a spectator. The spirit evinced by the brethren was invariably just such as should characterize an assembly of Christian brethren convened for the high and holy purpose of transact- ing business pertaining to the interests of Christ's kingdom. We cannot, at present, bring before our mind a single instance of the manifestation of an unkind feeling, though, as might be expected, there were questions which elicited warm discussions. There are, -we think, few assemblies in which there is so much independence of thought evincing itself among the members as that which, as a general thing, distinguishes the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Chureh. We like this feature. While all proper respect should be shown to age and experience, we think it is a mis- fortune when any body of men are willing to give themselves up to the lead of a few. We cannot find room at present to call particular attention to the conclusions at which the- Assembly arrived. The Report of the Board of Home Missions received no little attention. It will gratify our readers to know that this cause has been so liberally sustained during the past year, and that, with the exception of a very few, all our ministers and licentiates will be employed during the coming year. As it re- spects the Foreign Mission cause, it is indeed ground for lamentation that no new missionaries have been appointed, though the demand is so pressing Had it not been for the unhappy state of our country and the enormous rates of exchanges, we feel quite sure that additional missionaries would have been appointed. Our readers will notice that there will be a demand this year for a contribution of §45,000 to the Foreign Mission cause; being about $19,000 more than was contributed last year. Will the reader make a note of this and act accordingly ? The Assembly acted with singular unanimity in the settlement of the Sealkote difficulty, and we earnestly hope that we shall hear no more of this case.
Much of the time of the Assembly was occupied in devising a plan of missionary operations among the freed men of the South. This subject elicited considerable discussion, and we hope that the conclusions of the Assembly will be found to be efiFective. It is a subject which we are sure will elicit the deepest interest. The matter on which the greatest diversity of opinion seemed to exist, and one, too, which perhaps drew forth the wannest discussion, was the proposition in relation to ah amendment of our National Constitution. All were agreed that the object proposed was highly desirable, but it was seriously doubted by some of the brethren whether it was appropriate to church courts to call conventions to secure this object, and whether, even if this were admitted, it was the most feasible plan of effecting this result. The reader will perceive that the chief difference between the report of the committee and the substitute adopted, consists in the fact that the latter did not pro- pose the appointment of delegates to the convention.
Our space is exhausted. We shall perhaps call attention more fully to some of these matters. May the proceedings of this Assembly be blessed to the welfare of the church.
Weliave ascertained, since the form containing the "Officers and Institutions" of the church was printed, (page 143,) that the Synod of Ohio meets in New Concord, Ohio, on the first Tuesday of October, 1863, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
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loDO. THE PENNSYIiVANIA CENTRAl. RAILROAD. 1863.
THE GREAT DOUBLE TRACK: ROUTE.
THE CAPACITY OF THE ROAD 18 NOW EQUAL TO ANT IN THE COUNTRY. THE GREAT SHORT LINE TO THE WEST. . The Express runs daily. Mail and Fast Line, Sabbath excepted.
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CONTENTS.
Aborigines, Action Concerning 73
Absence, Leave of "8, 82
Agents, Financial 70
Appointments, Report of Committee on 89
Beneficence, Systematic, Action on 74
Boards of theChurcli 1-1'5
Charters for Boards of the Church, 71, 76
Christian Commission, 68
Clerk. Election of Stated 07
Commissioners, Corresponding.. 68, 69, 71 (Constitution, Amendments to 68,69,83,84,90 Credentials, Committee on 68, 70, 77, 90 Delegates, Corresponding... 73, 78, 8), 86 Devotional Exercises, Committee on 09, 71
Direction to Clerks, 92
Discipline, Book of 84, 85
Election of Treasurers, 81, 88, 89
Finance, Report of Committee on 85
Freed-Men, Mission to 81, 84, 86, 90
Hill, Rev. H. A., 71, 76, 79. 80, 83, 85
Memorial from Presbytery of .Monmouth 70 '■ " Westmoreland, 71, 79
Steubenville, 71
" from Presbyteries of Xenia
and Sydney, 71
from Congregation of Johns- town, 68
'• '.from Congregation of Troy,
Ohio.- 78
Minutes. Revision and Publication of 87
Mission. California, 70
Missionaries, Foreign, 143
Next Meeting, Place of 73. 92
Officers of the General Assembly, 143
Overtures, Special Committee on 71, 82, 83
Petition from Grasshopper Falls.... 68, 69
" from Congregation of Johnstown, 80
'• from William Douthett, 70
" from George Darling... 70
'■ from Eden Prairie, 73
Presbyterial Reports, Committee on 70, 77 Psalms, Revised Version 68, 76, 89
■If.
Psalms, New Version 76. 80, 87
Wilson's Version 68,89
Jones' Version Sft-
Railroad Fares. Committee on 91-2
' Reports of Boards.
Home Missions 67, 69, 81, 92
Foreign Missions, 69,97
• Publication 68,106
Education, 69, 104
Church Extension, 76, 105
Reports of Presbyteries. 109, 141
Reports of Standing Co.mmittees.
On Bills and Overtures, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76
Judicial Committee, 70, 79, 80, 83
"Narrative and State of Religion,'.... 79
On Board of Home Missions,... 77, 78, 81
" " Foreign Missions, 78. 80. 85, 87
" •' Church Extension, *78
'■ " Publication, 78
" " Education, 80
Repoeis of Treasurers.
Of the Board of Home Missions, 09, 142
" " Foreign Missions, 14L
" " Church Extension, 73, 142
Education, ."69,142
•' " Publication, .^ 69, 142
" Assembly's Fund 69,142
" Southern Mission, 142
" .lewish Mission. 142
'■ Bible Distribution Fund, 142
Roll of Members 65,86
Sealkote Presbytery, 78, 80
Standing Committees, 07, 68
.Statistics, Committee on 70
Statistics, Sabbath School 77
Statistical Tables 144-164
Synods 148
Thanks, 86
Theological Seminaries. 143
Treasurers, 143,^
Trustees, R^pprts of 72, 71, 141
Worship, Difj^tory of 91
Minutes or Assembly, or July No., we issue a little earlier in the month than usual, though not quite so soon as we anticipated. Th& present No. will be found to contain 40 pages extra. Some of the pages more than twice the usual expense, and the tabular matter, or statistical tables, about six times as expensive as ordinary ciatter.
Were this fact generally known, perhaps it might accelerate the sale. Every family in the church should possess a copy of the Proceedings of the General Assembly.
Although there are more than 25,000 families, and about 00,000 communicants, not one thousand copies of the ofiicial Minutes — apart from the Repository and Review, — can be disposed of. In some cases where they have been sent gratuitously, we have learned that they have not even been taken from the post office 1 Tlie Assembly have usually ordered from one to two thousand copies. This year we are only authorized to print 50i) extra. Should every copj' be sold and paid for. 25 cts each, it would not defray half the expense. The Church will see I'rom this statement that the manu- facture of Minutes is not a money-making business. It is necessary, however, that they should be published, and we hope that the few copies ordered will be immediately disposed of. They m.aybe obtained of Dr. Rodgers, Board of Publication, Pittsburgh, or the publisher, Wm. S. Young, 1023 Race Street. Philadelphia.
August. No. of Repository and Review is now in press, and we hope to issue it by the close of the month.. Should circumstances warrant, we contemplate publishing ±he acknowledgments of payment with it, and we request all subscribers who wish to obtain the advantage of pre-payment to forward immediately, that their names may appear in this most respectable list.
Any individual who does not take the Repository and Review, may obtain a speci- men No. 'by forwarding two letter stamps with his name and address to the publisher,
July Ist, 1863. Wm. S. Young, No. 52 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia,