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1.-The Seminary Magazine. "A Liter;

1.-The Seminary Magazine. "A Literary
and Educational Monthly. Richmond, Va,
October, 1868. This is a new monthly of GA
pages, octave. 1t is published by W. W..
Lakewood, of this city, at the price of ST. so,
strictly in advance. 1t is to be devoted to
1.-The educational interests Of our schools
In looking over this first number we are
very favoraby impressed with its excellence
l. Its contents are instructive, practical, and
skillfully varied.
?. The paper and print are beautiful. There
are FIVE or six pictures in it, and where to find
any more finely produced we do not know.
3. The price is surprisingly small-S1.50.
For every periodical which has aims so pure,
we wish the most abundant success.
Address NJ w. Lakewood, Box 96l, Rich
mond, Va.
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For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
A Suggestion to Synods.

Five Synods of our beloved Southern
Church are advertised to be in session at the
same time, viz: Alabama Georgia, Nashville,
South Carolina, and Virginia.
This is a coincidence worth more than a
passing notice, and the undersigned respectfully
CONCERT OF PRAYER. from II to O'Clock
p. NJ, on Saturday. October oath, for the
outpouring OF Gods Spirit upon our churches.
There is power in prayer, and special power
when it is offered by Gods people 'aoith one
accord" Acts i: IA; ii |, 46.
DAVID H. PORTER,
Synod of Georgia.
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Advertising Sheet.-A very well arranged
sheet is received from Mr.. Robert Cowan, OF
Staunton. Besides the advertisements, it
gives valuable statistics in regard to Staunton
and the counties in the Valley. The popula
ton of Stanton, which in 1860 was 1878, is
now between five and six thousand. 1t is also
stated that, In Augusta county, from Feb
ruary LIST, 1865, to February LIST, 1867, 1.-TWO
years. twice as many negroes died, and one
halt the number were born, that there were
the two previous wears. :"
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geliaiolls 9ntelliaente
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
PresbYterY of Rappahannock

Met pursuant to adjournment at the Pres
byterian church in Rockville, Montgomery
county, Maryland, on Thursday, October 2,
~ NJ. and was opened with sermon by the
Moderator, Rev. j. W. Lupton, on 2 Cor. ii
10.
Rev. A. d. Pollock was elected Moderator,
and ruling elder T. L. Fitzhugh, temporary
Clerk
There were present during the sessions, four
ministers and four ruling elders
Rev. r. B. White, d. d., of the Presbytery
of Tuscaloosa, was invited to seat as cores
ponding member.
The pastoral relation between Rev. John
W. Pugh and the Warrenton Presbyterian
church was dissolved upon his request, the
said church by its commissioners duly appoint
ed therefor, having signifed their concurrence
in said request.
The church at Lovettsville Virginia, had per
mission granted to prosecute a call for the pas
toral services of Rev. @. N. Campbell before
the Presbytery of Winchester.
Rev. f. H. Cumpston was appointed g
committee to attend the next meeting Of Pa
tapsco Presbytery, to arrange measures for &
Joint application to Synod for union OF the
two Presbyteries.
The committee on evangelistic labor, wa
directed to report in writing at the next statec
meeting, concerning the destitute fields OF la
Dor in the bounds of this Presbytery, and the
result of their efforts to secure an evangelist
The churches were directed to report a
next stated meeting with reference to the mum
Der and condition of Mission and Sabbath
Schools.
The churches which have failed to comply
with the General Assemblys directions tt
take up collection for the fund for relief o
disabled ministers and the families of deceased
ministers, were directed to take up such col
lection on or before lst Sabbath in December
Each pastor, stated supply or missionar.
was directed to preach to the people to WHOM
he ministers, on the subject of benefcence
before the next stated meeting.
TIE following paper was adopted, viz:
Whereas, Many OF the Doctrines of thu
Presbyterian Church are misunderstood ant
some isapplied-therefore be it
Resolred, That at each semi-aunual meeting
of the Presbytery the Moderator shall sppoin
some member of the body whose duty it shall
| be to prepare and preach sermon upon SOM
| distinctive feature of Presbyterianism at thu
| next stated meeting, and at such time as tn
committee on devotional exercises shall elect
Rev. John W. Pugh was appointed by tn
Moderator to preach upon the doctrine of In
| FAINT Baptism at the next stated meeting.
Rev. John W. Pugh made his report a
Commissioner to the last General Assembly
which report was received.
The thanks of the Presbytery was returned
to the families of Rockville church for thei
kind entertainment Of the members, during
| its present session.
Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mod
orator during the sessions Of the Synod a
Harrisonburg,
A. d. Pollock, Moderator.
JOHN w PIGu Stated Clerk
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Gree Christian Commonwealth.

greet our old friend with hearty welcome in
the new dress, and the enlarged dimensions in
which it appears-the same size as the Central
Presbyterian.
A paper working so hard for the Church
ought to have new outfit occasionally. May
it long stand fast by the great principles it has
battled for through years of darkness and
storm over the Church, and may it have in
creased support and prosperity in every thing
good.
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Presbytery of Augusta.

The Presbytery of Augusta held its fall SEES
sions at Clarke,ville, Ga. on the 24th Of Sep
TENDER
The meeting had excited much interest in
all the up-country, and visitors came from far
and near. Almost every house was filled with
guests, and many brought their supplies and
encamped near by. The attendance upon the
deliberations of Presbytery Was very large,
and at every service the church was filled.
During the sessions there were present
eleven ministers and twelve ruling elders.
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"The Southern Prash,

The Southern Presbyterian While
others of us are talking about enlargng oul
papers, our brother, Professor Woodrow has
very neatly and quietly done the thing itself
The dignity, ability and good taste of the
Southern Presbyterian, should stimulate oul
journals elsewhere to follow so excellent al
example. And now that our esteemed cotem
porary has attained to the same goodly pro
portions the Central proposes to assume after
little, we hope for it, as for ourselves, such
an increased patronage as may make us both
more than contented with our growth.
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Fare to the Synod. 1t is al

rare TO the oynOu.-lt Is anN n
rule, we believe, by all Railroads inv shed ts
to give return tickets free to Membership ,le-
siastical assemblies note from the Rev.
VIM. E Baker. OF Staunton, informs us that
the proprietors of the line of coaches between
that place and Winchester, 1.-THE Messrs. Trot-
tel. will extend similar kindness to delegates
to our Synod in Harrisonburg. The fare from
Stauntop to that place Us miles, is 50, and
stage accommodation can be provided for all
who wish to go. The coaches leave Staunton
on the arrival of the train from Richmond, but
do not reach Harrisonburg until 81 p NJ. The
Synod meets on Wednesday evening, 0 clock;
to be present therefore at the opening, it will
be necessary for those travelling on the Rail
road by way OF Staunton, to arrive at that
place on the train Tuesday afternoon, and
reach Harrisonburg that night "Or, if
enough to fill stage are present. they could
spend that night in Staunton, and leave it for
Harrisonburg Wednesday morning Our
good people will be very glad to entertain any
who may thus be on their way"
So says the note from the pastor there, and
no doubt this last arrangement will be agreea
bic TO many. The last two meetings at Nor
folk and GbsSlestown were at extreme points,
and but thiny attended the one this fall is in
a central place, and it may be reasonably ex-
pected that the number present will be unusu.
ally large.
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From the Southern Presbyterian.
Revival at Midway Church, s. C.

God has greatly blessed Midway congrega.
ton, Clarendon District, and [ do not know
that it would be improper to record his good
ness.
For some months past we have seen that
the people felt more than usual under the
preaching of Gods word.
Brother Mcdowell (my .neighbor) and my
self appointed protracted meeting to com.
mence August 18th which continued six days,
| he preaching twice each day The interest
/ felt in the meeting, in the truth preached. and
the concern that many felt on account of their
lost condition as sinners in the sight of God,
was intense by the third day. and that inter-
est kept up. if it did not increase, until the
close Of the meeting. Yet there was no out
burst OF feeling at any of our meetings.
The preaching was kind, earnest, and faith
full, presenting the lost and helpless condition
of of, the sinner showing the necessity Of imme.
date repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as
the only Saviour. The presence of the Holy
| Spirit was most earnestly invoked in prayer
before every sermon preached.
Brother Mcdowell, myself, and others. con-
versed personally with the anxious about the
interests Of their souls. PRAYER, by many in
the congregation during the meeting and be-
fore it commenced, was frequently offered in
secret. for the salvation of their relatives aud
neighbOrs
The place was truly solemn on account of
the presence of God Some Of Us felt it was
holy ground; and some Of the unconverted
felt as they never felt before; they felt that
they could hold out no longer To live in sin
and be enemies OF good and merciul God
and reject salvation they so much needed,
provided in love and mercy. They felt that
it would have been just in God to have sent
them to hell; but He, in his great mercy, had
spared them until this meeting and now was
the time that he was waiting to be gracious to
them
And many, far more than we had expected,
were pressing Into the kingdom. Twenty-nine
protested their faith in Christ, and were added
to the church Some Of those received into
the communion of the church are heads of
families; others young men and women; and
others again members of the Sabbath School
and Bible class
As ministers and congregation, we would
thank God for what he has done for us and
this people, and we would say and desire to
feel, Not unto US. o Lord. not unto US, but
unto thy name be all the glory for thine un
speakable mercy to U.S. PASTOR.
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Concert o.. Prayer.-The suggestion of the
Stated Clerk of the Synod of Georgia Rev
D. Fl. Porter, is commended to the considera
ton of our brethren in Virginia and elsewhere
The fact mentioned is one of unusual interest
and we hope it will be convenient and crafty
ing to all the Synods converting at that time,
to unite their supplications during the hour
proposed, for special blessing upon all our
churches.
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Church in Martinsburg, West Va

Church in Martinsburg West Wa
correspondent of the Presbyterian Banner
writing from Martinsburg, tells what he thinks
about church affairs in that place He says
Church matters in this section we're very
much disturbed by the war. At one time all
the churches in this place we're closed but one
The bitterness of party feeling engendered by
the war, or rather perhaps the old feeling in
tensiied by the events of these last few years
this feeling still remains in many churches.
more or less to disturb the general harmony
Presbyterianism in this place is represented
by both Northern and Southern church.
The old church (Dr Riddle, pastor, is South
ern. The fact, however, that this church &C
cepts DR.. r., perhaps augurs well for the fu-
ture. The influence which his learning and
will all be used, we trust, for Cancellation and
reunion. The ne'o organization is established
on the basis of loyalty to the old Presbyterian
Church of the United States, loyalty to the
Government, and peace and good will toward
all men Our church here is the only one in
this region loyal to the old Assembly. We
are all for reunion. Our membership repre-
sents halfa dozen different denominations, and
yet We dwell together in unity.
Let it be hoped that the 1--WE" spoken of,
and which represents halfa-dozeu different
denominations in its own single self, may
have the happiness to represent half a-dozeu
more aud that our Southern Church" under
the pastoral care of Dr. Riddle, may still rep
resent only the genuine Presbyteqans.
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ries, whose servants and co-workers we are.-
And can promise you hearty cooperation on
the part of this Committee in every plan which
promises to increase t6e usefulness and add to
the efficiency of this branch of the Church $
work. Very truly, &C.,
IT, T PA1pn
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Death of J. Morrison Smith.-This be-
loved son, the first born of Rev. B. M. Smith,
d. D., peacefully departed this life on Satur
day night, the 10th instant, after months OF
wearisome sickness which he bore with much
Christian patience. A more full obituary no
tice will be given next week.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

CALLS TO THE SAVIOUR. Our Committee of
Publication have just issued volume under
this title. 1t is an lSmo OF 23S pages, and
includes the following well known tracts,
viz: GONE TO JESUS, and "QUENCH
NOT THE SPIRIT" by Newman Hall, ID. ID.
A CALL TO PRAYER, and "ONLY ONE
WAY OF SALVATION, by Rev. j. G. Ryle.
These standard publications have been so
long before the public eye, that no word from
us is needed in their commentator. The only
thing proper to state is, this volume may be
had in cloth at As cents The several tracts in
it are issued separately at 6 cents each, or all
four of them will be sent, postage prepaid, for
25 cents. Bound separately in cloth, at 81
cents EACH
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From Appleton & Co., the FORTUNES OF
NIGEL. By Walter Scott. Appleton's cheap
edition of Scots works. Price 25 cents.
Through A. h. Christian & Co.
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Sale of our Committees Books.-From
the nature and object of Rev. MIR Stanfelds
communication, we Judge it will be most salts
factory to have the reply also of DR.. Baird
and the information sought, in the same paper
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We have received also from the same Com
mittee:
THE CULDEE CHURCH; or the Historical Con-
necton Of Modern Presbyterian Churches
with those Apostolic times through the
Church of Scotland By Rev. Il. v.
Moore, d. D.
THE CORPORATE LIFE OF THE CHURCH.
:" hv the same author, ard is the Ser
- ed as Moderator at the opening
n,n |General Assembly. Price, 25
Of SOa = preaS&) by mail; in paper cents, or
e s' slf y7tents by mail.
( f,S,y productions we have heretofore no
Tbo' July in another form. They are both adj
cad able and their publication by the Commit
;r.ee timely. Our brethren and people who
may aid in circulating them, will do good
work much needed.
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EVERY SATURDAY. from Ticknor & Fields,
Boston. Nos. AS ana l46 A journal OF
choice reading selected from foreign current
literature.
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sustentation Fund.-We are sorry to learn
that the Sustentaton fund is almost entirely
exhausted, whilst the applications for aid. es-
pecially in the department of church erection,
are more numerous than they have been in any
previous part of the yea-. There are not less
than ten cases of the kind now before the
Committee asking in the aggregate for some
thing like twenty-five hundred dollars, which
cannot be met. The multiplication of such
calls affords pleasing evidence that there is life
in the Church. and it is so much the more to
be regretted that the Committee have not the
ability at the present time to cherish this out
growth of life and energy. We hope that this
statement may stimulate the benevoence of
such of Gods people as have the means to
give, without interfering with any Of the reg
ular calls for beDevolence. and especially with
out interfering with the collection for Educa.
ton in November, and the great effort that
will have to be made at the beginning of the
year to sustain the cause of Sustentation on
It's broader basis Southern Presbyterian.
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THE LITTLE CLEANER for October Edited
by Olive 0. Lee, Fredericksburg, Va Terms
81 year in advance.
Through j.. Wall Turner
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NARRATIVE.

NARRATIVE
The committee would present the following
statement of our spiritual condition as Pres
bytery: While very few of our churches pre-
sent anything like an aggressive spirit, the
general tone of religion within our bounds is
somewhat improved az compared With former
years. In one congregation the preaching OF
the gospel during several successive days was
manifestly blessed of Cod and resulted in
what was Judged credible profession of reli
gion Of some fifteen or more who were mainly
Sabbath School children. The pastor feels
his heart encouraged and his hands strength
ened by decrease of wordliness among his
people and an increase Of spirituality.
Two or three others appear to be slowly
gathering strength for future efficiency Add.
tons have heen made to most of the churches
In all the churches where the word is regular
" mnistered and prayer meetings are kept
up, the praying few think they see cloud
like mans hand but no streams have broken
out as yet in our desert Bible classes and
Sabbath Schools are connected with most OF
the churches, and in many instances promise
great good And yet other facts are not so
encouraging. A few churches have no one to
break to them the bread of life. and the result
as always is, lukewarmre ness regarding the cause
of God in the churches as we'll as in Presby
terial meetings, consequently but little is done
in those meetings and less is heard from them.
In other churches where pastoral labor is per-
formed discouragiDg facts are seen arising
mainly from the poverty Of the members. =
Conformity to the world in some cases appears
on the increase. and when brethren have gone
to the places where prayer is wont to be made,
they have found but few males assembled
Altogether our narrative will not cheer those
who are looking for great good to Zion When
indeed we remember that one soul is as dear
to God as the blood of his Son, we can say,
rejoice for souls have been saved, but when
We remember that there are many more than
five thousand souls besides women and chill
dren in our desert place" and that the means
Of feeding so great multitude are so made
quate We can only say, Help Lord for the
godly man ceaseth" There is no Disgusting
the fact that there are evidences of weakness
and restitution among us which we fear will
eventually result in the abandonment, not only
of church property, but of fields once cult
waited as the garden of the Lord We are be-
ing overshadowed and the influx Of population
is being turned away from us to those branch
es OF Christ's Church which present more life
and vigor But if we make the churches un.
der our care sorry by letter, it is that we may
be made glad by means Of their prayers and
active Sympathles
j. w. LUPToN, r....,,,..
o. S. BRADEN, Oo"'"''''ee'
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Victoria, Texas.-We learn from the Victoria
Advocate that the Presbyterian Church in
Victoria has been closed for several Sabbaths,
on account of the sickness of its minister, the
Rev. j. D. Porter, formerly of Mobile. We
hope to hear soon, that he has entirely reco,-
cred, and been able to resume his useful labols
in that church. Presbyterian Lnder.
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Rev. ]. W. McCord has removed from Walnut
Grove, Independence county, to Mount Pleas
ant, Carroll county, Ark
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.

We do not know who is entrusted by this
Society with the duty of editing the Bible 30
ciety Record. But we do know who our cor
respondent is who writes the article concern
ing the matter he refers to on the first page.
We know him to have been through long
life in the ministry of our Church, brother
devoted to preaching the Gospel in the far
South; in churches, where there are any; it
not, in the habitatious of the rich and the
poor, the white and the black He is entitled
therefore to object to such publications as the
one mentioned, and We hope it may be not al.
together without some good effect.
1t is due to the exact ruth however, to
say that efforts on the part of our Southern
people to counterfeit mls-Statements of this
kind, have hitherto met with little success
The impression is almost universal at the
North-and by the agency of the Northern
people aud press has been spread over Europe
that slaves at the South we're absolutely pro
hbted fom reading the word of God, and that
the Bible was not allowed TO be circulated
| among them, except to Il very partial extent
We have for thirty years noticed the most
positive contradictions Of this misrepresenta-
tion 1t has been contradictcd III almost every
possible form, including the public press and
declarations by ecclesiastical bodies Of all de-
nominations But those who hated the truth
and loved lies, in almost every thing pertaining
to the condition of the negro, persistently Cir
culated their SANDERS The consequence ha;
been that many good people are to be founC
who while really loving the truth, have yet il
this matter failed to receive it; and while hat
ing lies have yet been mislead to believe them
We have no reason to think that the manager,
of the American Bible Society would know
ingly do any wrong in this matter. We hav,
always given that Society credit for the wisdom
and propriety with which its affairs have beer
conducted, and in our humble measure we try
to promote its great and holy aims. IL
ever Only leads to the greater regret Th's how,
an article as the one referred to by 'iat such
pendent should have been admitted CORES
columns of its monthly journal anto the
hope that it was inconsiderately ddf 20 thef
be corrected in due time. and will |
Middletown transcript., 1868-04-25

unfortunate minus one or more of those
needful appendages. IL[tH.4
Our Rail Road is advancing slowly. It
is curious to observe how soon the horses
have become trained to ther work. The
carts are loaded, and the animals move off
with them of their own accord, proceed to
the unloading place and retrace their steps
without guide or driver.
My letter must now be brought to a
close, since it is very sure, if I've no more
to say can't say any more
Very Respectfully Your Friend,
FAMA.