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or exhortation meeting. Under these min
istrations impressions increased, and so hope
fully, that the prayers Of the church were
offered to those who were disposed to seek
them by presenting themselves before the
congregation. Very soon we began to hear
of little awakenings here and there in diff
ferent directions. Regular daily preaching
soon followed, and was kept up IN many dit
ferent Brigades in the army. Conversions
took place wherever the Gospel was thus
proclaimed. Backsliders in multltudeS fell
down at the feet of Jesus, and all the ex-
hibitions of a genuine revival of religion
were manifested on every hand"
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extraordinary facilities which Divine Provi'
dence has afforded us for the most eco
nomical, harmonious and successful prose
cution of this scheme. We have no houses
to build-no teachers to select. None OF
the money contributed will be wasted in
brick and mortar or expended on untried
and Incompetent teachers. We have the
apparatus ready to cur hand and have only
to employ it. The water pots stand ready
filed with water and only wait the omnipo-
tent word of Jesus to convert it into the
wine of life. We have now institutions Of
every grade and for both sexes Of approx
ed excellence. The plan is rot to organize
new, but avail ourselves of existing insti-
tutions; and devote these contributions to
the education of youth of both sexes in any
institution for which they may be prepared
or which their proper guardians may select
Whatever may be the event of this war
we can have no reason to regret liberal
policy on this occasion. In the event OF
our suhjugation, we shall have no property
to dispose of; and of course We can lose
nothing In the event of our success, which
with the blessing of God, no rational being
can doubt, what more suitable thank-offer.
ing can we lay upon the altar Of God and
our country than such a provision for the
families of those who have fallen in our de-
fence2 We appeal to the Presbyterians Of
North Carolina with the utmost confidence
on this occasion. They have never refused
to respond when worthy object has been
presented for their munifcence. This is
cause which combines all that is animating
in patriotism with all that is sacred in reli'
giOn." JOSEPH NJ. ATKINSON
Chairman Of the Committee.
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awhile the army is fighting, yos, as citizens: see
that the war prosecuted for the preservation OF the
Union and the Constitution, for your nationality aud
your rights"
GEN BURNSIDE has succeeded to the command,
and has issued an order in which he says: IL accept
control with the steadfast assurance that the just
cause must prevail"
HoRATIo SEYMOUR said in speech, since the cleo
tion that the Administration of Lincoln would be sus
tanned in every constitutional demand for the prosecu
ton of the
FOREIGN RELATIONS Lord Lyons recently had an
interview with Seward Leter-writers say In allud-
ing to the circumstance "hat nothing whatever OF an
official character has been received fom England; or
any other European Power indicating an intention to
interfere with our political ars in connection with
recognition of Southern independence.
The Baltimore Gd=ette, on the contrary. says the
Condition of our foreign relations, notwithstanding
the modifying assurances atey given by the Assoca-
ted Press correspondent from Washington. tn the con-
trary, very distinctly assumed to be threatening
especially with France and Spain, by of the most
pryDg Of the Washington correspondents
COMMODORE PENDERGRAsT who sailed the Cum
berland OUT of Norfolk at the time the Vrginans took
the Navy Yard, has died of paralysis
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MINISTERIAL AND RELIGIOUS.

The post Office address of Rev. DR.. JNo
LEYBURN, Secretary of the Committee Of
Domestic Missions, is Montgomery, Ala.
THE PREsBYTERY OF FLINT RIVER, Ga.
dissolved the pastoral relation between Rev
R. A. Mckle and the church at Griftia
and Mr.. Mickle at his own request, was dis
missed to join the Presbytery of South
Alabama.
THE PRESBYTERY OF CHARLESTON, 5. C.,
dissolved the pastoral relation between the
Rev. A. p Smith and the Glebe-street
church, Charleston. They also dismissed
Rev. H. R. Dickson to the Bethel Presby-
terry, and received John S. Arbuthnot, as a
candidate for the Gospel ministry.
A new Presbyterian church was organ
lied in St. James Chapel, Charleston, and
Rev. D. X. Lafar appointed stated supply.
The PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH at Houston,
Cexas, was entirely destroyed by fire, Oct
25th.
REV. Mr.. DICKINSON, of the Baptist Col
lorr aye Board, has raised, during the war.
$40, 000 for this cause.
THE METHoDISTS OF RICHMOND, we are
Informed, have contributed to the Soldiers
Tract Society about four thousand dollars.
THE SOUTHERN EPISCoPALIAN.-Aftey
IN interval of several months the publica-
ion of this periodical has been resumed.-
It now appears as a semi-mOnthly paper, in
iOlio form.
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The hymn OF JOnn Newton III "hi0"
the verse beginning with that line occurs
was a great favorite with the venerable
Rowland Hill. During tbel last two or three
years of his life he very frequently repeat
ed the following lines;
"And when I'm to die,
Receive me. I'll cry,
For Jesus hath loved mel cannot tell why;
But this do mad,
We TWO are so Joined,
That He'll NOT be in glory and leave me behind
There are two incidents in his old age
connected with these words, which are deep
" touching. mhe last time he occupied the
pulpit of one of his brethren near by, and
whom he sincerely loved, he preached an
excellent sermon in behalf of charitable
institution. He retired to the Vestry after
service under great exhaustion. Here ne
remained until all but himself and the pas
tor had left the church. At last ne seemed
to gather up strength to take mis- depar-
ture, intimating that it was probably the
last time he should have the privilege OF
preaching in that pulpit. i offered him
nv arm," says the pastor, (which ne de-
clined, and then followed him, as he passed
down the aisle of the chapel. The lights
we're nearly extinguished, the silence pro-
found nothing indeed was heard but the
slow, majestic tread of his own footsteps
when in an undertone he thus soliloquized;
and when I'm to die &c
To nv heart" his friend adds, " this was
a scene of uuequalled solemuity, nor can l
ever recur to it without revival Of that
hallowed sympathy it first awakened
The other incident was upon his death
bed. He was literally dying, and to all
appearance unconscious. A friend ap-
preached his couch, and began to repeat
close by his ear the favorite lines,
..Aud wbea I'm to die
Receive me- LII cry &c.
The light came back to his fading eye,
smile oyerspread his face, and his lips moved
in the vain attempt to articulate words
which had so often impaired joy to MS soul
This was the last sign of consciousness he
ever gave.
May we not take instruction, comfort and
strength from the example of this man of
Cody The work Of his eventful life was
ending, eternity was opening before him.
But he claims no merit before God. With
the humility of little child he takes his
place at the foot of the Gross, an absolute
debtor to divine grace. There is much of
both sound theology and true Christian ex-
perience in the lines he so loved to repeat.
Let US never forget that Gods love to us did
not come as a return for our love to him.
" We love him because ne first loved US"
The wonder of it Is that it was towards his
enemies. If our hearts have been brought
under its power, we can give no other ae~
count of it, in its origin or in Its opera
tons, than this-"I have loved thee with
an everlasting love, therefore with loving
kindness l have drawn thee"
Happiest is that Christian who can live
most entirely under the power Of this truth
Blessed indeed is that death which has shed
upon it the peace belonging to him who can
say with an uuwavering faith, " l know
feel that Jesus has loved ne, though l ca"
not tell ,rhy."
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MONTGOMERY FEMALE COLLEGE This
m Institution will be re-Opened MOndaT, the
18th of September, 1862, under the superinendence
of H w HEATH, l.. L. d formerly of the Loving
ston Male aud Female Academy" and more recently
from Maryland. All the branches of a thorough and
pore education will be taught in this Institution.
and every attention will be paid to the progress and
morals Of the pupis.
The terms of Tuition will range from 800 to $40
per session of months according to the branches
pursued.
French and Music at the usual prices extra.
Owing to the great advance in prices of provisions
Board will be higher than heretofore in this school
but the lowest price will be charged to meet expenses
COmpetentsnd experienced teachers will be employed
as the school increases. sept 4-af
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OOUTH- SIDE FEMALE INSTITUTE DAN
y VILE. VA.-The duties Of this School for Young
Ladies will be resumed on Monday the Let of Septem
Der. 1t is desirable that immediate application be
made for those pupils wishing to board at the Insti
tgte. as only a limited number will be received.
For Circulars containing Terms and further par
iculars apply to Rev. JnO. NJ. kirkpatrick DR.. Thos.
p. Atkinson, or +. L. NOIIINGhAM,
Principal.
Board can also be procured in the family of DR..
Thos. P. Atkinson. Every apartment Is filed with
Teachers whose competency has been tested and sp-
proved. aug 20-ly
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OUR PROSPECTS ABOUT D0MES-
TIC MISSIONS,

A letter just received from the Rev. DR..
Ley burn, Secretary of our Committee, is
well suited to awaken attention to this sub
ject. The strong churches of New Orleans
and other places in the far South will have
no opportunity at present for making con-
tibutions to our schemes of benevolence.
They have heretofore derived from them
large support, and none of them has been
more warmly cherished than that Of DOmes-
tic Missions What then is to become OF this
great interest, If tits not taken up with fresh
vigor by our other churches? The strong
Presbyteres seem to be generally satisfied
with doing the work within their own bounds,
and are furnishing almost nothing for the
aggressive work, where it must, for time,
be sustained by the nurture Of our commit
tee. 1t is Notifying to learn that the re-
ceipts are very small. Surely this is state
of things our pastors and people are not
willing to see. Much no doubt is absorbed
in sending spiritual instruction to our army.
This is all important; but we must not neg
lect our Missionary operations in the old
form, aud there are many good reasons for
giving them now hearty and increased sup
port. We hope to call attention to this sub
iect more fully at an early opportunity.
Domestic Missions.---The seat Of the
operations of the committee of Domestic
Missions has been changed from Athens,
Ca, to Montgomery, Alabama.
Letters for the Secretary, Rev. John Ley
burn, D. D., should be addressed to him at
that place. The Treasurer for the time
being is Israel W, Roberts, Esq to whom
all remittances Of money are to be sent.
C-g A called meeting OF East Hanover
Presbytery will be held in the Lecture-roOm
of the lst. Presbyterian church, Richmond,
on Tuesday 24th inst, at y NJ, to examine
and if the way be clear, license Mr.. George
H. Denny. T. V. MOORE, Mod.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

WTANTED-A Teacher, well qualified to teach
w Latin, French, Music, and the English branches
to a small school in my family.
no 2O-tf WoOdworth's, Granville Co, N. C..
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CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.,
nhNn WHEN I'm TO DIE"

THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 1852.
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DOARDERS FOR POWHATAN ACADEMY
ID l would take or s boarders in my family for the
present Session uf Rev William A. CampbeIl's school,
within one mile of nv residence
TERMs-$I75 one half in advance the balance lst
March next Address j. p. SMITH,
oct2-tf POwhstsn C.. H., Va
Wing please copy.
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The hymn of John NewtOn's in which
the verse beginning with that line occurs
was great favorite with the venerable
Rowland Hill. During the last two or three
years of his life he very frequently repeat
cd the following lines:
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ly increasing in England. They are still
formally connected with the United Presby-
terrain Church of Scotland. Last, but t
least, there are the English Prcsbyterians,
numbering in their ranks DR.. James HamiI-
tor, the praise of whose rare genius and
apostolic piety is in all the Churches at home
and abroad, and Dr.. Thomas M'Crie,
vigorous and successful author in Church
history. These are the English Presbyte-
rams, pure and simple. They have waived
their affectonate and friendly but decisive
farewell to the Free Church Of Scotland,
which most exactly agrees with their tenetS;
they have established Theological Semi
nary of their own; and the increase in their
numbers. and their growing prosperity in
every respect, eyince that they have been
discreet as we'll as valiant in throwing them
selves frankly upon the sympathies of Eng
lishmen. In London alone there are twen-
ty-four congregations naming themselves
par ercelleace English Presbyterians.
RELIGIoNIN THE ARMY-Rev. De-. Stiles,
in a second letter published in the Christian
Observer, says:
THE whole Potomac army, has enjoyed
a very refreshing breath of the Holy Spirit
for weeks past. We observed, some little
time ago, that our congregations were be-
coming larger and more serious, that pray
ers were better attended, that the Testa-
niept and Christian songs were more fire.
ouently seen and heard in camp, and that
a shade of sobriety seemed to be stealing
over the regiments. After little, it was
found that some of the soldiers were deci-
dedly impressed by the Spirit of God. A
few Of the chaplains began to convert their
evening prayers into aspecies of conference
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OCHCOL AT JETERSVILLE on Richmond and
y nlnville r. r, two and half miles from the
Amelia Springs
MRS NJ ATWOOD would respectfully say to her
friends and the public generally, that having declined
removing SOuh, she will again open her school for
Boarders and Day Scholars, LIST January. 1868 She
will pay the same unremitted attention to religion
morals an literature that she has always done.
Board and Tuition in English branches and Msthe-
matics, $3.50 per 10 months. Music $40; French,
$40. Address MRS. NJ. ATWOOD,
no l3-3m Jetersgille. Amelia Co., Va.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10
irving rrari-Gon.chnlL's Fourth Concer

Notwiths'and'ug the great heat OF the weather
and who can remember any other second week IN
October with thermometer above so III the
shade l-ihe concert of Mr. Gotschalk was very
full. There WAS great predominsnce OF ladies, Of
course in these belligeren tines but the men were
sufficient to dea.out great deal of applause. Tbs
performers were tie same as at the previous con-
certs, with the addition Of Mr. H. Sanderson. They
were, beside Mr. Gottschalk, Mr.. jenny Kemp,on,
Mr.. j. K. Thomas, Mr. Theo. Thomas. The new
pieces, tho piano duets, We're vastly appauded. The
overture to UtH,am Tel, by Messrs. Go1schaIk and
Saudemon, received double encore. OF the other
artists we have nothing 10 add TO previous late no.
tees.
Mr.. Got.scbalk will give some moro concerts be.
fore the close Of tins month.
The success Of Mr. Gottschak is remarkable, not.
withstsnding bis superiority rs an artist, for the
habit has been to look 60 much abroad for artistic
exceleuce that it requires a change OF sentiment to
recognize it promptly when OF home-msnufactnre.
By degrees, however, the American judgment is be-
ginning TO trust is own work in art: and to speak
unQualiiedly Of native ait.
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o,,,. svs were No, =. Al, d.ns,ed the other two are

Three ofhe five not oil dansfed the other two are
shsntly Injured be PIT la running order Their
value cannot be los than 20tO apiece. Extaordins
exons had be made to complete the treework across
t Happ hammock River. TO admit their passage he
stream and finished Just IN time 70 them out of he
,s,y of tn. p thtir late raid t. WaTfeton
bo u have been Wrought the Rsppasrro.s
sud sal- from their fofner Dspstcn tth.
An ACT ofize # Con fedrae
Cont 10y the Secretary OF the Navy .or
six non.cad Vessels ofWn and Steam Engines and
Boilers.
The Congyrs Of the Confederate States u dmevioa do
act That the Secretary of the Treasury be and he h hereby
uthozed to ssuc in addition the amount bereoio
tbcrzed be ssued $1,000 O0 II confederate State bonds
under provisions and conditions Of tse act entitled An
act authorize the issue OF treasury notes. and 20 provide
for their redemption approved Aug - 1861 and by
the further supp-m he above cited act
Dee 49, 1861 contract made by the Secretary Of the
Navy for ironcid aud Fix strariengiues
boilers conpatr to be constructed abrosd and sueh
bonds when Issued snail be delivered to the persons entitled
to them under the above reci.ed contract.
Approved Sept. 10 1862.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10

SALE OF Properly FOR UsPArD TAxEs.-Yes
tcrday noon the Controller commenced the salo o
property for unpaid taxes, in tie City Hall The
sale was largely attended by real estate spectators
and the bidding was slirited. The assessments were
made in tho years 1852. 1853, and 1854, for regu.
hting, grading, curb and guttering sewers, &c.,
and the claims altogether amount to about $l5O,0OJ
or sl75,OOO. Some of the property is improved and
quite desirable Each piece was sold for the least
term of years for which the bidder would take it,.
pay the assessment thereon, and II per cent interest
on the amount due. The sale will probably last
until Monday.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY, OCTOBER TO- 1862

There startling rom NewYork, which " true.
is the beginning Of the end" mot u reported {" have
h.en going on of the past days the Democrats
aud Republicans which the gphories hove been ar able To
out down appears bs TIE Deuoc ats were os'ui1nR on
the Fail elections and came ~ collision with Eeplb
shen Ggat took poee and prrfi throughout the cry n
,imar imminent ~ Philadelphia rni me Govern
men was forced t. l-ae Nh nserso political prisoner
Od Jack" his UooVs cell hifn. m de eve narf9"
escape yesterday. Some oi the citizens presented him WIN
, hne unbIoksn co, The Gruefd attempted 20 ride him
when he reared up and fell back glad 20 though,
that he is all night now and still lives terror 10 the YANKEES
VOLUNTEER.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10

LARGE GriPEs.-Mr. II. Lee Scranton Of tie
Toniiue Hotel, New-Haven, has on exhibition at u
frni; sore opposite the Me.roplit'n Hotel four such
clusters of grapes az are seldom seen this side Of
the brook Eschol. They are of the White Nice va
riety, and collectively weigh twoniy-six pounds,
the largest bunch = pounds They were raised by
Mr. Scranton in his private hot-house at Sachen's
Head, and reflect great credit upon his skill. The
vines were planted in May 1851, in deep border,
which was almost filled with rea-weed and literally
manured with gu,no, bone-dust, aud composed sta
ble. iroppings The monster punches VIII be re-
moved this evening.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10

FRuiT.GRowERs' MEErEG.-Pears and Grapes
were the absorbing topics at the Fruit meeting ye'srday
In. Committee 10 bing forward l.s OF pears best adapted
10 the vicinity Of NewYork ri2eeng IN SUGGEST and Of
rood Quality recommended Doyeun6 dEte Bear6 GiaaEd
Rosezor Bartlett Flemish Beauty. Louise Boure de Jerey
secle Duohe.se dAng g,ulce Beure De' Usbsni'e Bcur
S Bose Belle Lucrative Vicar Of Winfield, Beuue Clair
gesu Laa renee and Winter Ncli' rpenin. from July q to
tie Is. Of December. An interesting report va, also
coiyed from Mr. uler who sent 70 the Adirondack
Mountains to examine the Adirondack aoe vine He pro
noupe.. It seeding Ct the Isabella. month earlier
than its parent, and Of good promise.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10
vu,.,nn,, Cattle gIarisct-Ocr. :

There was very rgs supply Of Beef q @ wen nn,. ,v
offerings amounting IA 81 70 on hea lus Iul
H. ,,ss rans,a or ordinary apd good AZ nom - 10
A. TX -, and tof extra sud prime az tt ~ 20 % ~ -,
..,sr rns ale. Of sheep amounted TO nearly wv n.s
Tire. ranging om - 30 % - 20 eaen lof Sh'eP A'A
nom NJ, p 49, n,ke was vel supplied and sale. Of yv
ba,J yrf, made at IRON, - 81 20 80 p 100 10 ie "
.nJ from Rs % 20 80 flr cogn'ied. - .,.A
CIV. Sp ,lyts-The sale of Cove and Calves afnouu'
70 MS head at from plS 20 go each fsJ IpnpIss us0'
s,Q 20 $40 for Cows wl.b Caves,
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10
Arrival Of Sick aud Wounded Soldiers.

The Hospital Transport Steamship Daniel Web
strr Captain j. H. Blethien arrived this port lns,
oight from Washington, ID. G., which port she left
on the 7lh inst. she brings l5G sick aud wounded
soldiers, among whom is Lieut. Col. Winslow, of
tho 3,tn New-York. The following ID list Of her
officers:
Commander J. n. Bleihen Surgeon In charge Dr Nelson
Drake; As.stant surgeons, Dr.. ade' Dr. a. NJ Curfan
Dr. a Finnkin Smith Or n B Benltr, Couinissiry A.
,acsweetheri Hospital Stewards, H. NJ. Hamilton. 5. T..
Ball
TIE following is q list Of the sick and woundea
soldiers:
n. Anderson, II, lU.s,I w. b. BsIly. D. 35 Mas.
=. J. Adams, D,6NY j. Bauer, u, ii Ohio.
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nlovem.ur, of oce,;u steamers.
10 ANRIXr.
Pns.enaers Sailed

IN Steamship Crefs for A,Vo'ielns Ms ,.NS ~ ~
child Mr.. ". ". Alternately aud chitrsn' w =" n
t,teen Albert oiil Rebs John Oirid,w, " sm"n
n Warner. lad, aud child. A hsus, A. M,Htoe y d,
Waeirlen. Edward NJ. Murphy. John ,snpori, % A' Mrs,
Masc. Thomas Watson. John nelson MI Nens-' Las,
Henken Cath Schuehwen. Daniel IS. fmlay' 'ha'e' H-
Total -.
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Aiyerf sement.l
THE T'yIrED STATES FAX LAW

Now READY. "a pimph-t Of 30 PAGE, hne Write paper
Bes he bal. which i. word ff word 10 sccorisrer with
the o. ua text we sppeud % Alphabetical Rec Dii s-
every stice - ayei by the law and ae anona.
Of IN, evi-d thereon. Ias :eud-o a. complete
Ani c1nveni-lt ~ possible 20 usk7 t. -.
Price cents postpaid. per lV " sent By express %
ger l0Oif b. msiL Add ess TAG l.iBgN2. NegfoIA
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10

BRouoHr UP WITH RoUSo TvRy.-The opera
tons OF the Manbaitanyille line Of stages were sud-
denly checked on Wednesday by order of the Mayor,
in consequence Of the refusal of tue propretors 10
pay the license fee of $50 for each vehicle The
rates established are from 3 to $50. The lowest
rate has hitherto been charged, bu. this year the
Mayor exacted the maximum rate, which was paid
by all the other lines. Two of the stages Were cap
tured by the police aud brought to the Park, when
the proprietors paid the money.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10
CITY ITEMS.

GES. CAssIUs NJ. CLAY AND THE IRoSsIDrs.-
Gen. Cassus NJ. Clay is to deliver address in be-
half of the Ironsdes Regiment, now recruiting, at
the Cooper Institute this evening.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10
Rcsigned To if.

81 How is this said old friend of Col. Blank
of the regular array, as he met him on Broadway
the other day; " thought you declared you would
rerign II the President irsued Ami slavery Proc
iamnllon, and yet you wear your shoulder srraps
sthl." On, replied the Colonel, " 1 meant that
/ woud rcSigH myself 10 Il, and have done so."
New-York daily tribune., 1862-10-10

GUy-suor WoUwDs.-Prof. B. J. Raphael will de.
liver the third lecture of bis course on Gun'shot
Wounds to-day friday, at II o'clock, at tho New.
York Me iicsl College and Charity Hospital, No. 30
Eaet Thirteenth street.