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FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Montgomery Presbytery

Met in Covington, September 18th, at half.past
o'clock, and was opened with sermon by the
Moderator, Rev. d. w. Shanks, from Isaiah, lii
l. Seven ministers and FIVE elders were present.
Rev. w. w. Houston was elected Moderator,
and Rev. W. f. Wilhelm, Temporary Clerk
Rev. 7. W. Hooper was elected Stated Clerk,
in place of Rev. j. p Smith, removed to East
Hanover Presbytery.
A letter was read from Rev. j. B. Ramsey, D.
D., giving reasons for absence at the present meet.
ing which were deemed satisfactory He also re-
quested the ordination of Mr.. Il. II. Barnett, his
assistant and the letter also contained suggestions
as to the union of the First and Second churches
of Lynchburg, which with other papers presented by
Mr.. j. Newton Gordon was made the first order OF
the day for Saturday.
Two overtures from the session of Falling Spring
church in regard to the standing rules, together
with tabled report Of the last meeting were re-
ferred to a committee consisting of Rev. A. Hart
and Dr. George P. Terrell.
The committees appointed to install Rev. 2. B..
Price and Rev. W. W. Houston reported, and
were discharged.
The ministers reported on the subject of evan
gelistic labor, and Rev. ID. W. Shanks, Rev. p. T.
Penck, and elder j. n. Gordon, were appointed
to prepare report for Synod.
A committee to declare the Big Lick pulpit va
cant reported that the duty had been performed,
and were discharged.
A resolution declaring it expedient to divide the
Synod was referred to a committee consisting of
Rev. d. w. Shanks, Rev. P. T. Penick, and ruling
elder j. Montgomery.
An application was made on the part of some of
the members of Covington church for separate
organization, and after some deliberation it was
deemed inexpedient at this time.
The matter of ordaining lcentiate Z. H. Barnett
SINE titulo was discussed and it was decided that it
is inexpedient and unconstitutional to take any ac
ton on the subject.
The report of the Committee on Foreign Mis-
and from the Sunday Schools, SlOS12.
Rev. A. Hart, commissioner to the General AS
sembly, reported his attendance on that body.
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Meeting of Trustees of Union Theological

Meeting of Trustees of Union Theological
Seminary, 1t was intended to have a meeting at
an earlier date but the first request sent to the
President for that purpose, failed to reach him.
Under these circumstances, and also considering
The fact that many members have been absent from
home during the summer-that the Presbyteries
will be holding their fall meetings, and that the
Synod of North Carolina meets on the 18th of
October at remote point, (MOrganton,) it was
Judged by the President-and we think wisely-to
be inexpedient to call meeting earlier thanat the
time appointed If held about that date in Octo-
Der, no time and place could be thought of so suita
bic as those designated Being just one day be-
fore the meeting of the Synod of Virginia in Rich
mond;i it will be very much more to the convent
euce of members from that State than if held at
the Seminary, and as convenient as any other to
those from the Synod of North Carolina.
OuIs brethren from that State will find hearty
welcome in Richmond, and we hope the great i'm
portance of the business before the Board will en-
sure a very full attendance.
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CENTRAL PRESBY TERIAN.

Shaving" up to twelve per cent 1t may be dis
cussed in our religious journals. And should this
be done let those who will give the public the ben
eft of their views examine one of the many phases
under which usury may be considered How does
it happen, that even if those who are regarded as
good men, do, directly or indirectly, engage in
"shavag paper" with few exceptions, they be-
come cold and unsympathizing, with those in pc
cuniary distress. One of the evils of Shaving
paper" is its hardening the heart ENQUIRER.
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* 81 fEe been already received, and they have
Information of two or three more. 1t is probable
d hat the junior class this year may reach twenty
at any rate the whole number will be greater than
for many years past, and such as should be recog-
Missed by our people with lively gratitude to the
Father of mercies But with this increase Of stu
dents there are wants to be supplied, which it be-
comes necessary to lay before our churches. The
statement in Dr. Smith letter presents this mat
ter in way most suitable for being clearly under
stood by ALL lie says
During the war, in view of unavoidable des-
truction of the more perishable articles Of turni-
ture in the rooms of students sales were made of
them and the money deposited in bank, and OF
course all was lost. The number of students dur
ing the four years since has never been such as to
call for any urgent appeal to have these losses re-
paired; but now that in the Providence of God so
many additions to our numbers are to be supplied,
it will require a considerable outlay. The proper
furnishing of a room costs about $780, or at least
SIS. Many Of the rooms formerly furnished and
named for variOug localities and churches are need
ing additions, in consequence OF the losses alluded
to and the ordinary wear and tear
g Ii would be exceedingly to the comfort of the
students if contributions of bed-clothing especially
blankets and eOunterpanes could be procured, aud
also contributions in money to purchase articles the
transportation Of which would be heavy"
We hope this statement will at once so appeal to
the best feelings of our churches that they will
send in speedily all that is necessary to make our
young brethren at the Seminary comfortable dur
ing the approaching winter. We know that the
institution is dear to the hearts of our Christian
people, and all that is necessary to secure what is
needed is to lay It's wants properly before them.
They have never yet failed to make generous
response.
If now, our brethren, the pastors Of churches,
will make some arrangement with a few ladies aud
gentlemen in their congregations, it will require
but little time and effort to accomplish what is
wanted. If they have any particular room under
the care Of congregation, line addressed to DIR.
Smith, or any of the Professors will secure the
precise defamation needed, so that the contribu-
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Bfecline. Unless there are cireum-
Ding this case beyond our knowledge,
h people will regard this exhibition
- a disgrace to our city. We had
- time had passed away when men
&rded from society, or from religious
ecially, because they happened to
s States which joined in the rebel
has been the magnetic word with
is strange that it should not be
kfwith religious organizations;
Hhile a reverend gentleman, formerly
meh in Philadelphia, who belongs
II organization known to be avowedly
institutions, was attending
Richmond, he was invited by DR.. B,
rs church on Sunday morning. Sc
|lehal preiudice-North and South.
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Death of Col Samuel Mcdowell Reid-This
long expected event occurred at his home in Lex
ington, Va, on the 18th inst His age was about
so years. Our feelings Of respect and friendship
cherished from early childhood, would be gratifeG
in giving expression to thoughts that fill the
mind, as we hear Of the departure Of this eminent
citizen and good man. But we leave the Office fol
some one to whose hands it more appropriately
belongs, and from whom we hope to receive a suit
able memorial.
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Foreign Missions. May He who came on a
mission from heaven to earth, and who has COM
mitted the work of spreading his gospel among all
nations, inspire the hearts of all our people to re-
spond literally and speedily to the statement made
by our Secretary, DR.. j. L. Wilson.
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Rappahannock Female School. This school
is in the family of the Rev, Robert S. Bell, min.
lister of the Presbyterian Church. The teachers
employed are known by us to be of superior merit,
and those who desire an excellent school or com
Portable home for their daughters may confidently
expect to find it there. See advertisement.
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Humboldt S Confession. hundrodth birth

! Humboldt Confession. hundredth birth
day Of this celebrated man was observed on the
~ Uuller cVU
go, witlstgreat enthusiasm. His prodigious Ia
Dor prolonged through life which almost reached
fourscore and ten years, the immense contributions
-made by hisstraves and his pen to various depart
ments of natural science, have deservedly given
him wide and permanent fame. We have not a
word of objection to celebrating the anniversary
of such benefactors of their race: Honor to
whom honor is due.
Would that upon this joyful scene no shadow Of
sadness was resting. Would that this great man
who had treasured up so much of the wisdom OF
this world, had also reached that highest point Of
all science, "to know the only true God and Jesus
Christ whom he hath sent "This is life eter-
nal, {" and all things besides are comparatively
"foolishness with Gcd." On this point the biog
raphers Of Humboldt are silent His letters how
ever contain expressions which lead US to infer that
he was stranger to that evangelical faith in Christ
which gives such true peace to the SOUL Had he
known from experience what an humble, child-Gke
faith has taught so many others, he would not have
been left to make the mOurnful confession in one
of his letters live joyless, because of all |
have strigen for from my youth, have accom-.
plished so little" How different is this from the
language of one of the humblest men who ever
lved-one whose services for the world immeasu-
rably surpass in value all that this noble German
has done. When the time of his departure was
at hand, he could look back upon the past and say
" l have fought good fight" and looking to the
future could say" Hence forth there is laid up
for ne crown of righteousness. "
How the faith of Paul would have impaired a
JOY and blessing to the life and death of Humboldt
And what, after all, does the life of that man
amount to, who layeth up treasure for himself =
whether it be of silver of science or of fame
and is not rich towards GOd?"
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Churches in NottOway. Without having re-
Gel, tSssuch particulars as would warrant special
statement, it may be mentioned upon general in
formation that in the churches in Notoway county,
to which the Rev. DR.. Pryor ministers, there has
been of late decided religious interest, resulting
in the addition of many members.
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The Annual Report of the Northern Assem-
bly's Committee on Freedmen.

The following letter from the Rev. Dr. David
Wills, pastor of the church at Macon, needs no
comment. From this specimen Of the truthfulness
of that Committees published statement, we may
learn how far they are ever to be depended on
Southern Presbyterian and Llde1.
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THE SOUTHERN PLANTER AND FARMER, for
September. This number presents the usual yari-
ETY. of articles which enrich its pages. 1t is worth
more than the price Of 81 a year to any farmer in
the land.
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Chinese Mission Press.-Wanted, fifteen hun
dred people belonging to the Southern Presbyte
rian Church who viii send, within the next thirt!
days, one dollar each to Rev. James Woodrow
Columbia, s, c., for the purpose of purchasing
end forwarding Immediately Chinese Printing
Press, to be used by our missionaries in China il
the propagation Of Christ's gospel, in that grea
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To be Resumed.-Having procured certain
documents necessary for that purpose, we shall re-
sumo next week the discussion OF the subject con.
sidered in some recent numbers Of this paper
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LIppINcorr's MAGAZINE for October. Confer

LIppINcoTTs MAGAZINE for October. Contents
l. 'The Vicar of Bullhampton, A New Move
of Great Interest 2. The French Fever. g. Two
Names, Poem. 4. The Lonely Ones. 5. What
1 Saw of the Suez Canal. 6. Beyond the Breaks
ers, Novel. Part X. I. Dick Libby. 8. The
Freedman and His Future 9. From Garrett q
Poem. 10. Magdalena: Novelette,. IL. The
Democratic Movement in France. r. The Pleas
ures Of Poverty. Is. Our Monthly Gossip. IA
Literature of the Day.
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Minutes of the General Assembly. -From
the Minutes of the General Assembly we copy the
following General View of the Presbyterian
Church during the year ending April l. 1869, ac-
cordng to the Presbyteral Reports"
Svnnds in connection with the General AS.
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THE GALAXY for October. New York; Sheldon

IUI OOVUUOI. JIIOIUVII
& Co., 49S and 500 Broadway. Contents:
/. Susan Fielding. 2. The Real Louis Napo-
leon. 8. A Journey in Northern China. A. Little
Bopeep. In two parts Part H. 5. Put Yourself
in His Place. 6. Renaissance. l. Why Thieves
Prosper. s. Ten Years in Public Library. 9.
In Box. TO- Shakespearian Mares Nests. IL.
The Galaxy Miscellany u. Drift-Wood. Is.
Literature and Art. H. Nebule.
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readers will be gratifed to see.
Always of thoughtful and religious DISPOSE.
ton, his heart turned fully in the dying hours to
the sweet memories of parental piety and instruc.
ton The Rev. SamuelA Wilson, of McKendree
Methodist Episcopal church, Washington City,
sermon at his funeral: Il approached his bed
side, saying General, | am very sorry to find
you so sick but hope you are trusting in Jesus2
He assured me that he had been early instructed
in religion among the Methodist people-that his
early impressions had not been lost, and though
he had not hitherto united with the Church, yet
now he desired to do so. He then expressed de-
sire to be baptized, and after further conversation
and prayer, in which he fervently joined, said to
him: General, | will dispense with the usual
questions in our baptismal service, and embody
the spirit of them in one, which you will please
answer as you may be able: Do you believe In
God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and
earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son,
and Lord, as your own personal Saviour" He
answered with peculiar emphasis: dol then
received him into the Church of Christ by baptiz-
ing him in the name of the Father, the Son, and
the Holy Ghost" Mr. Wilson tells US that, on a
subsequent visit he administered to him the Lords
Supper, during which the divine power was emf
neutly manifest On the morning of his death,
Mr. Wilson again entered his room, when he saw
he was fast failing. He adds: He gave me an
earnest look of welcome, and | at once advanced
to his side and said Well, my dear friend, ]
hope you are leaning on Christ He pressed my
hand and whispered: Yes After a season Of
prayer, in which he ferventy united, approached
the dying Secretary for the last time. Taking his
hand in mine, l said My brother, fear not God
will take care of you and yours and he will be with
you in the final struggle. He signi6ed his assent
| said Farewell will try to meet you in heav-
en-. He pressed my hand fervenhy; and thus we
parted, to meet no more on earth, but l humbly
hope to meet him where the alarms of war and the
wasting of disease are unknown" Mr.. Wilson
then closed his sermon with just and beautiful
tribute TO the late Secretary personal and official
worth, and with brief and solemn appeal to the
distinguished persons who surrounded him. Sci
dom has more genuine grief been expressed for a
public man, especially by those to whom his real
excellence was thoroughly known.
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THE LAND We LOVE AND THE New ECLECTIC
MAGAZINE. October, 1863 Baltimore: Turn
bull & Murdoch, "a Lexington street.
Contents rontispece--Gustave Dore. l.
Classical Study. 2. Nuts. 3. The Passage of
the Red Sea. 4. "The Grand Old Name of Gen
tleman." s. Jinny's three Balls Concluded
6. Sonnets. 7. A Story of Electromagnetic II.
s. Pro Mortuis o. The Southern Historical So
ciety. 10. Three Meetings. H. Boys. u. The
Nameless Pilgrim. 10. Chivalrous Southrons.
H. Renewed. Is. Gustave Dore. l6. Mosaic.
II. The Haversack. Is. Reviews 10. New
Books. 20. Miscellany. 81. The Green Table.
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Synod of Missouri. Presbyterian Banner
recently said of this Synod that it was gradually
drifting Southwark" To this the Missouri Pres
byteriian of 18th inst, replies:
"As to our gradually drifting Southwark the
Banner can hardly be in better position to Judge
than the writer of these lines. We see no lndlca,
ton of that gradual drifting The brethren OF
this SYNOD believe that the best Presbyterans IN
this land are those who constitute the Southern
Church. Further, they are one with those South
ern Presbyteriams in sympathy as well as IN doc
trine. But the question of Ecclesiastical relations
exctes so little interest that as yet it has not been
mooted. When the reunion of Old School and
New shall have been cOnsummated them possibly,
the Synod of Missouri may deem it wise to seek
organic union with the Southern Assembly But,
at present, many OF us see no reason whatever 10
change our status.
We honor the Synod Of Missouri for the testi-
mony they have borne to great principles of eccle-
Siastical law and order, which rampant radicalsm,
not less in church than in State has tried to tram
pie in the dust This testimony they have upheld
through reproach and suffering, that deserve the
respect and admiration of all men.
As to their formal union with our Southern
Church, we have never felt any undue soicitude-
much less uttered word of Impotence or censure
| 1t is question which so emphatically belongs to
them, that we have no right, as we have no wish,
to intermeddle with it. When we know our breth,
rem there are one with us in sympathy as well as
doctrine" that is the main point; the matter Of
organic union is subordinate. And yet we do not
undervalue it. Whenever it may be clear to the
minds of our beloved brethren in Missouri that
all things considered, the interests Of the Redeem.
er's kingdom would be promoted by such a meas
saussassasaspesty hOpsdt will bs-taker. We'know
it would be hailed with joyful hearts all over oul
Church, and our belief is that it would tend pow
erfuly to consolidate our strength and that of thi:
noble Synod of the West. But let them be the
judges of what is best to be done and when it is
best to do it. 1t is their right to determine this
without word of reproach from us or any one
else. "Whereto we have already attained, let us
walk by the same rule, let us mind the same
thing 'if in any thing We be otherwise
minded, God shall reveal even this unto US. -
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THE DEAD OF THE SYNoDHoF GEORGIA. BY
John S. Wilson, D. D. 1astor of the First
Presbyterian Church, ALBANIA, Ga.
The first two parts of thi4work have been re-
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Synod of Georgia, and will embrace over 4OO
pages, and will be issued in gfts, each containing
from GA to so pages large ty }, on good paper.
Single numbers so cents, or % whole six numbers
for $3.50 to regular subscribes. Parts mailed tc
subscribers as issued. AddrX Rev. John S. Will
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From the specimens contax ed in these numbers
it is evident that the venerat e author will do 6
valuable service, should he B9enabled to complete
what he has begun. How mich belonging to thu
history of the Church might lave been preserved
if such memoirs had been WI Ten from the first
1t is most praisewcrthy unS ftaking to gather W
'the fragments that remain IF every Presby
terry would provide book, @ when the death o
member occurs, appoint s,He suitable person tt
prepare and record III it ftYmemoir, how mucl
better it would be than the hort obituary nOtic'
spread upon the minutes "a
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Failing Spring was selected as the place and
Tuesday before the first Sunday in Nav, 1870, at
ii a. NJ, the time for the next spring meeting OF
Presbytery.
The committee appointed to preach to the col
ored people at the last meeting reported that they
had discharged the duty imposed on them -,
The treasurer's report was referred to an audit
ing committee and found to be correct.
SATURDAY.
The papers in regard to the union OF the two
churches in Lynchburg were considered and the
following action was taken, after remarks from ell
ders }. N. Gordon and Q. Montgomery,
!" ResolUed, That committee composed OF three r.
ministers and two elders be appointed to visit the
First and Second Presbyterian churches In the
city of Lynchburg at an early day and ascertain
the practicability of union of those two churches,
and whether such union can be consummIateu Oh
terms just and fair to each church, and will advance
the cause of Christ; that said committee take
charge of the papers sent up to this Presoytery
touching this matter, and make report OF thelr
action to meeting of Presbytery to- be held In
Richmond during the session OF Synod,
Committee Rev. Messrs Hooper, Shanks', ana
Penick, and Rev. Elders William Graves and A.
M. Ewing.
Messrs. j. n. Crawford and Charles G. Carper
were introduced to Presbytery, and after undergo,
ing a satisfactory examination on experimental
religion and motives for seeking the gospel minis
try were received as candidates:
The committee to whom was referred the resolu'
ton on the subject of dividing the Synod Of Nir'
ginia made report approving such division. The
report was accepted and the resolution was, after
discussion, defeated by the casting vote OF the
Moderator.
The committee on Bills and Overtures reported
in favor of striking out the seventh standing rule
in regard I'm the exercise of dscpline where mem
bers fail to pay their quota to the pastors salary;
The following commissioners to the next General
Assembly were nominated, to be elected at the
next meeting Ministers, principal, Z. L. Pencil,
alternate, w. w. Houston. Elders. principal,
William Glasgow; alternate, r. 9. McLuer.
The Committee on Ministerial Support made q
report, which was accepted and adopted and Rev
W. W. Houston and one of the elders of the Salem
church were appointed committee to visit the
church at Newcastle, and the Committee OF Sus
tentation were directed to ask for 5000 Tor the
Blacksburg church.
The Presbytery adjourned to meet in Richmond
during the sessions ofSynod. Richmond Dispatch