The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1866-05-09
FROM THE NORTHERN STATEs.

The General assembly names of the
greater part Of the delegates to the General
Assembly have been published, and give I'M
mistakable evidence of q very large majority in
favor Of sustaining the action Of the last four
Assemblies respecting the Church, the COun-
try, and the subject of Slavery, and also the
proceedings of the last General Assembly in
relation 70 Southern ministers and churches
All idea Of the repeal or modification of any
of these may as wei be laid aside. The Church
has again spoken through its PreSbyteries, and
that voice will be needed. Outside of the
Border States the Church is more fully agreed
to-day in reference to this matter, than it ever
was before with respect to any cOntroverted
subject Of ecclesiastical pOIty.-Ifes Banner
PROCEEDINGS Of the Northern General As
Sep,bb-The prOprietOrs Of the St Louis
Dahl Missouri Republicans, intend to give ac-
curate reports of the proceedings of the Gen
eral Assembly, and propose to furnish their
paper during the session Of that body, at so
cents. Subscriptions are received at the Office
Of the NiSs0Urj Presbyterian, st. Louis, Mo.
PresJytay of 81. Louis, B-Commissiou-
ers to the General Assembly: Ministers, ;. j.
p Anderson, j. H. Brookes
This Presbytery Resolred that,
The PreSbytery in refusing to endorse the
application of certain churches to the Board of
Domestic Missions wishes it to be distinctly
understood that the grOundOf this action Is that
such endorsement would imply consent to the
inquisitOrial order, under which the Board
acts, aud by which, other churches, equally
needy and equally deserving, are cruelty denied
assistance.
The " Missouri Presbyterian was recon-
mended TO all the churches as a paper ably
conducted in the interests of Gods truth
The PresJytery Of Lafayette, No., held a
meeting in April, the first at which any buSl-
ness was transacted since 1901. Rev. j. l.
Yantis, ID. D., is the Commissioner TO the As
semby Since 1861, the Presbytery has been
divided By order of the General Assembly and
many of the ministers have left the State.
Some of the churches are in lamentable con-
ditiOn of division, especially those near the
border.
PresJytely Of LJl.eue-On Tuesday even
inc the Rev DR.. Plumer. of POttsville,
preached, and on Wednesday evening, the
Rev. T.. III. Newlin, of HazeltOn The first
hour of the morning sessions was devoted to
prayer and conference The subject which was
prominent in these conferences was, how to
call out the best energies of the lay element OF
the church in doing her work.
Delegates to the next General Assembly, the
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principals: the Revs Thomas p Hunt, and
+. H. SnoWden, alternates.
Plcs5yteJg Of Donegal, R-The free con-
yersatiOn on the state Of religion was rendered
more than usually interesting. because Of the
recent revivalsi in the Presbytery. Thechurches
reported specially revived have had added
TO them. as the fruits of the reviyals, in the
aggregate over FIVE hundred and fifty cOmmu-
. nicants. This, with the number added under
the ordinary means, will make an accession
fully equal tOone-Sixth Of our former members.
PrcsJutey Of Northumberland, R-The
most interesting portion OF Its proceedings was
repOrts from six of Its churches, which during
the past winter have been bleSt with oUtpOur-
ingS Of the Holy Spirit In WiliamSpOrt the
work of grace has been without a parallel in
the history of that Church. Nearly one hun
dred and twenty have been added 70 its mem
bership since the LIST of January. The church
of Jersey Shore, although frequently visited
in former years with gracious OutpOurings OF
the Spirit vet never before in 50 powerful a
degree Fifty have been added to Its cOmmu-
Mon during the year The congregations OF
Elysburg and ShamOkintOwn have likewise
been highly tayoured by the Great Head Of the
Church. Forty are reported as having been
received into its bosom recently.
So also the churches Of Mitflinburg and New
Berlin. Here cases Of conviction as deep, and
of conversion as interesting as any found on
record. occurred FOrty-One since last Fall
have been added TO their number. The Ma
honing church in Danville has been favored
with an extensive work of grace Over sixty
have been gathered into It's fold
PrssJytay Of Monmouth, n MANY of
the churches reported the special presence OF
the Spirit with them. To the church at Red
Bank Il have been added on examination dur
inc the year; 24 have been received at Per
ri1esville p at the Tenneut church and -
9t Toms River church. The last is specially
noteworthy, inaSmuCh aS II Is an addition OF
nearly fifty per cent. 90 Its present strength.
In painful contrast with this pleasing lntell-
gence were sad complaints Of the progress OF
intemperauce, which curse Is felt more or less
everywhere.
PresJvtsIu Of E7.aJctbtoca, " THE
nee conversation on the state OF religion in the
churches developed indeed, good degree OF
outward prosperity but rather dlSeouraging
state of things as TO spiritual growth ana IN
crease. Two churches only have enjoyed any
season of reyiying during the year, and to the
whole number under the care OF Fresbytery-
httcen IN all-leSs than one hundred nave been
added on examination. In view Of this state
of things, a Committee Of Visitation wa
appointed, who afterwards reported suggest
iGg that there be more cooperation between
ministers and congregations during the coming
Summer and Autumn, and recommending
that a committee be appointed to arrange,
definite plan Of visitation, 20 be reported nc th'
Fall meeting Of Presbytery
Mr. r. B. Johns, q young man Of color
who has lust finished three years course O.