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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22

saYH The funniest incident that has late
ly TRANSFERRED is the case of a doting moth
er, who, being satisfied that her child mer-
tied logging, first had him placed under
the influence of choloroform.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
Religious Services in Bel Air and vi
entity.

In St Ignatius' Church, near the Hicko-
ry, on the second and fourth Sundays of
the month, at 1Ot A. M. Rev. P. F. O'Con-
ner.
In the M. P. Church, Bel Air, Sunday,
Gath, at 101 A. NJ. Rev. ]. G. Hutsler.
In Emmanuel Church, Bel Air, on Sun
day, at p. M. Rev. w. E. Snowden.
In st. Mary's Church, near Emmorton,
on Sunday, at II A. M. Rev. w. F.
Brand
In the M. E. Church, Bel Air, Sunday.
No service.
In the Presbyterian Church, Bel Air, on
Sunday morning, at 104 A. M. Rev. Mr..
Brown.
In Rock Spring Church, on Sunday, at
l. A. M. Rev. w. E. Snowden.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
ERRORS OF Youth.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from Nervous
Debility, Premature Decay and all the effects Of youth
full ndiscretion, WILL for the sake of suffering humanity
send free to all who need it, the receipt aud directions
for making the simple remedy by which he cured.
Sufferers wishing profit the advertisers experiencr
can do so by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN,
my2l1y No. AZ Cedar St., N. Y.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22

~ A badly bungcd up Emerald Islam
der, in response to the inquiry, "Where
have you been9" said, down to Mrs.
Mulrooney's wake; an illigant time we had
of it. Fourteen fights in fifteen minutes /;
only one whole nose in the house, and that
belonged to the taykcttle!'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

EXAMINERS NOTICE.
5NHE undersigned examiners, appointed
u by the County Commissioners of Har-
ford county, will meet on the ground,
In TUESDAY, MAY 17M, 1870,
At 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
to re-cXamine and determine whether the
public convenience requires u public road,
commencing at or near u point on the road
leading from Mill Green to the mouth of
Broad Greek, near where Jas. Cunningham's
Branch crosses said road, to run parallel (or
nearly SOY with private road soon to be
closed, and passing through the lands of
the heirs of the late George McCausland,
Richard B. Mccoy, Moses Norris and Chas.
Jones, to intersect the old Bald Friar road,
near where the road from Bells Mill taps
said road.
DAVID G. MCCOY,
ANDREW b. LINDSAY,
JOSEPH GALBRAITH,
apis Examiners.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
Examiners Notice.

TNHE undersigned examiners, appointed
L by the County Commissioners of Har
ford county, will meet on the ground on
WEDNESDAY, tile 2OM Day of APRIL,
1870, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
to determine whether the public convenience
requires Public road, beginning at OF near
the top of the Hill on the road leading from
Emory Church to Rigdon's Cross Roads,
and running through the lands of Spencer &
Co., VIM. j. Harkins John Thomas and
Others and to cross Deer Creek at or near
what is known as Thomas Ford and to in
tersect the road leading from Smiths Mill to
Leonard Ady's, at or near Parker Forwood's
Corner.
VIM. T. CLARK,
w. II. WATERS,
JOHN STREET.,
mill Examiners.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
BITTERS
S. T.-l86O-X,

S. T.-l86O-X.
This wonderful vegetable restorative is the
sheet-anchor of the feeble and debilitated
AS tonic and cordial for the aged and Ian
guild, it has no equal among stomachics. As
a remedy for the nervous weakness to which
women are especially subject, it is suppressed
ing every other stimulant In all climates,
tropical, temperate or frigid, it acts as spe-
citic in every species Of disorder which I'M
dermines the bodily strength and breaks
down the animal spirits For sale by all
druggists. mil .Gm
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
Cristadoro's Excelsior Hair Dye,

on the contrary has been analysed by Professor Chiffon
the great analytical chemist, and pronoun ed dbsoite
ly hdymteSS well efficient See his Urtten rift
cate, at Cristadoros Aston House, New York.
CRISTADoRO'S HAIR PREsERyATIvE as Dress
ing, act. Ike charm on the Hair after Dyeing Try it,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
WELLS CARBOLIC TABLETS

After much study and scientific investigation to the
rcmel qualities of Carbulic A. i'd, DR.. Wells has dis
covered by proper combination with other articles in
the form of Tablet, specific for all pulmonary dis
These Tablets for all diseases of
the RESPIRATORY ORGANS, Sore Throat, Cold, Group,
Diptheria, Asthma Caarrh. or IIoarseness also
cessiul remedy for Kidney difficulties Price 25 cents per
Box. Sent by mail upon receipt of Price, by JOHN O.
KELLOGG, % Cliff ST., New York Sole Agent for the
United States. APPS st
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ny2l-Iy
T M. STREET.,
u. ATTORNEY At LAW
nih3 BEL AIR. MD.
John III. PRICE,

Has resumed the practice Of his profession and may be
found at his Office in Bel Air, every Tuesday, and at
other times residence, near Darlington. ieb26-6m
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
THIRTY DEADLY POHsONs,

according to the journal of Chemistry" are sold in
this market to change the color of the hair The Med
ica Gazette says that they worthless dyes and
their sale is CRIME" The propretors dare Ct sub
NIT them 10 chemical duaIvsts
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22

Made of Poor Rum, Whiskey Proof Spirits and Refuse
Liquors, doctored spced and sweeteped please the
taste called 'Tonics "Appetizers" "Restorers," &c.
that lead the tpper to drunkenness anduin, but are
true medicine made from the native Roots and Herbs
OF California. Free fIom all Alcoholic Stimuants.
They are the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and LIFE
GIVING PRINCIPLE, perfect Rcnovator and Invigo-
rator Of the System, carrying off all poisonous matter
and restoring the blood to healthy cordition. per-
take these Btters according to directions, and
remain long unwell.
500 will he given for an ncurable case, provided the
bones not destroyed by mineral poisons other
means and the vital organs wasted beyond the point of
repair.
For Infammatory and Chronic Rheumatism. and
Gout, Dyspepsia or Indigestion, Bilious, Reniiiten and
Intermittent Fevers, Diseases OF the Blood Liver, Kid
neys and Bladder these BtterS have been most
full Such Diseases caused by Initiated Blood which
is generally produced by arrangement of the Digestive
Organs.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever You find its i'm
puritcs bursting through the skin in Pimpes, Erup-
tions Sores cleanse it when il is foul and your feel
ings will tell you whsn Keep the blood pure and the
health of the system will follow
PIN, TAPE and ther WORMS lurking in the system
of so many thousands etfectualy destroyed and
moved.
In Bilious, Remittcnt and Intermittent Fevers, these
Btters have equal For full directions read carefully
the circular around each bottle, printed in four Ian
guages--Englsh, German, French and Spanish.
J. WALKER, Proprietor, 80 Commerce st, MY.
r.. II. MCDONALD CO,
Druggists and general Agents. San Francisco and Sacra
ment0, California and 81 4 81 Commerce ST.. N Y
8D SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS DEALERS.
mill -3m
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22

TRY MOORE 4 cos OVAL STEEL ENGRAyINGS -
Ill Nassau ST.. N. Y. Amy body sell them. Cheap
Sell fast Pay handsomely. Send for new Circular.
aps4t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-04-22
THE new ARTICLE OF FOOD.

For twenty-five cents you can buy of your
Druggist or Grocer package of Sea Moss
Farine, manufactured from pure Irish Moss
or Carrageen, which will make sixteen quarts
of Blanc Mango, and like quantity of Pud-
dings, Custards, Creams, Charlotte Russo,
&c, &c. 1t is by far the cheapest, healthest
and most delicious food in the world
RAND SEA MOSS FARINE CO.,
53 Park Place. n. Y
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-12-14
Leave Jamestown depot Saturday at IL

Leave jamestown depot Saturday at II
Arrive at Deep River by pm;
Leave Deep RIVER Saturday at go NJ
Arrive at jamestown depot by $50 M
5l27 From Lexington, by Yadkin College,
Fulton, Mocksville Callahan, Cool
Fl Spring, and Oak Forest, to Statesville,
40 miles back, once a week.
Leave Lexington Monday at a m;
Arrive at Mocksville by m, and at
Statesville next day by IL mr.
Leave Statesville Tuesday at M
Arrive at Lexington next day by p m.
SIPS From Lexington, by Fair Grove, Eden,
Hoover's Hill and Sawyersville, to Ash
boro, SO miles and back, once week.
Leave Lexington Friday at m;
Arrive at ASHFORD by '7pm;
Leave ASHFORD Saturday at I a m;
Arrive at Lexington by 7pm
5l2s From Lexington by Midway, to Arcadia,
II miles and back once week. Q
Leave Lexington Saturday at $50 m;
Arrive at Arcadia by II m;
Leave Arcadia Saturday at O.90 p m;
Arrive at Lexington by $50 p m.
$3.50 From Lexington to Milledgeville and
back, once week. al<
Bidders to state distance and propose
schedule of departures and arrivals.
6lSl From Salisbury, by Jerusalem, Mocks-
vile, Smiths Grove and Pennington,
to Huntsville, 80 miles and back, three
times q week. ,4tf sstat
Leave Salisbury Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at $50 a m;
Arrive at Huntsville by 7.30 p IN;
Leave Huntsville Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday at q m;
Arrive at Salisbury by 5 pm.
5ls2 From Salisbury, by Gold Hill. Albemarle
Norwood, Cedar Hill, Ansonville,
marlborough. and Morven, to Che
raw, Is. C.) IS miles and back, twice a
week. -.aa.a
Leave Salisbury Monday and Thursday
at an;
Arrive at Cheraw Tuesday and Friday by
7pm; e1a
Leave Cheraw Monday and Thursday at
/ Tam;
/ Arrive at Salisbury next days by I p m;
5lSS From Salisbury by Calabria. Bringle's
Ferry, and jackson Hill, to Milledge-
| vile, 90 miles and back, once week.
| Leave Salisbury Friday at I a m;
| Arrive at Milledgeville by pm;
| Leave Milledgeqille Saturday at Z q M
| Arrive at Salisbury by 6 IN. g.
5l34 From Albemarle, by Efrd's Mills, Big
| Lick Morpan's Mills Leo. Smiths
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-12-14
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND
POSTMASTERS:

VII
Containing also conditions to be incorporated
in the contracts to tho eetent the Depart
ment may deem proper: af ..,sn rs.
1. Seven minutes are allowed to each inferno.
diate Office, when not otherwise specified, for
asserting the mails; but on steamboat routes
there Is to be no more delay than is sufficient
for an exchange of the mail pouches.
.. On steamboat lines, and other routes where
the mode OF conveyance admits of it, the spec
ial agents of the Post Office Department, alec
post office blanks mail bags, locks and keys,
are to be conveyed without extra charge.
3. On steamboat lines the route agents Of the
Department, are to be conveyed without charge;
and for their use commodious apartment
adapted to the convenient separation and due
security of the mails, is to be provided by the
contractor, under the direction of the Depart.
ment. H1IH I
Steamboat companies are required to take the
mail from, and deliver it into, the post Offices at
the beginning and end OF their routes and also
to and from all intermediate Offices not more
than eighty rods from landing. Proposals may
be submitted by the companies for the perfor-
nance of all other side service-that Is, for
offices over eighty rods from landing sss
4. No pay will be made Tor trips not perform
ed; and for each of such omissions, not salts
factorilY explained, three times the pay of the
trip will be deducted. For arrivals so far be-
hind time as to break connection with de-
pending mails, and not sufficiently excused,
one s; fourth Of the compensation for the trip 10
ces of the kind herein specified, enlarged pc
nalties, proportional to the nature thereof, and
the importance of the mail, may be made. i1ifl
s: For leaving behind or throwing Of the
mails, or any portion OF them, for the admission
of passengers, or Tor being concerned in setting
up or running On express conveyance intelli-
gence In advance of the mail, a quarters paw
may be deducted. mas az In = :
g. Fines will be imposed, unless the delin-
quency be promptly and satisfactorily explained
by certificates Of postmasters or the afidavits Of
other credible persons, for falling to arrive In
contract time; for neglecting to take the mail
from, or deliver it into, post Office; for suffer.
Ing 1t to be wet, injured, deatroyed, robbed, or
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-12-14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, /

In the Probate Court, November 5, 1870.
Henry Hefin, Lucy Ann Russell and others VIM.
TO divide land. p" III T77-
IT APPEARING TO THE COURT THAT
i William d. Hefin, Jesse Helm and the chill
dren OF Rufus T. Helm, deceased, the defen-
dants in this action are non-residents. It IA
therefore ordered, that publication be made Tor
them in the Standard, newspaper published in
the city Of Raleigh, Tor six weeks successfully.
notifying them to be and appear before this
Court, at the Clerks Office, ID Oxford, on Mon.
day, the 10th day of December, 1870, then and
there to plead, answer or demur to the said peti.
ton, otherwise the same will be taken pro jssso
and heard ez pdrte as to them.
Given under my hand at Office, in Oxford the
9Th day of November, A. D., 1870. lesS1 f1H
. i- c. BETS, C. g. G.,
of Granville County.
nov IL ft.--.,.--4.-., -, 1aw6w
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, !
.f GRANvILLE COUNTY

superior Court, October 15tk, 1870. isb.r.4
j. A. Paschall, Public Administrator, admins
tering de bonis mon, with the will annexed, of
Robert Harris.,n, deceased, plaintiff. ara.nsf
George Harrison aid others, defendants.-
Special Proceeding to make real estate assets
for payment of debts. 1iefsS Oh Oh ri
TT appearing to the Court, that George Harri-
i son, one OF the defendants to this proceeding,
does not reside in the State OF North Carolina,
il is therefore ordered BY the Court that publica
ton be made Ia the Standard q newspaper
published in the City of Raleigh, for six weeks
successfully. notifying the said George Harrison
to appear before the Clerk of the Superiof Court,
for sale County of Granville, at the Court House
in Oxford, on or before the first day of December,
A. D. 1870, then and there to plead, answer or
demur, to the complaint of the plaintiff, other
wise the same will be taken as confessed, aud
heard ez pate as to him. ....f... "a -.
Witness, CALVIN BELTS, Clerk OF said Court,
at office in Oxford, the 18th day of October. A.
D. 1870. s.'i a.isrsq -1s7s Q. I.ia lai Is.
F. a. .a ta c. BETS, Clerk 81.
oct 21-6w Sup'r Court Of Granville Co. !.
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nov 12
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(signed by two guarantors.
Dated
Certificate.

The undersigned, postmaster at ~, State OF
s., certifies, UNDER HIS OATH OF OFFICE, that
he is acquainted with the above guarantors, and
make good their guarantee; aud that bidder and
guarantors are above the age OF 81 years.
Dated H CSigned
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(Signed.)
af. Guarantee.

The undersigned. residing at -, State of
-, undertake that, il the foregoing bid for
carrying the mail on route No. - be accepted
by the Postmaster General, the bidder shall,
prior to the LIST day of July, 1871, enter into the
service proposed, with good and sufficient
sureties. 1f - j" .H7!d. 90 9fIa HH4
This ne do, understanding distinctly the o5hga-
tons and liabilities assumed By guardntors under
the 9Th section of the act of Congress of July 2,
1886. Fas1 - ,I'1q -
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5I74 From Morgantown, by Perkinsville, Col
lettsyille, Globe, Vale Crusis, Watau-
ga Falls, and Stump Knob, Glenn. to
Butler, 701l miles and back, once
week
Leave Morgantown Thursday at l p m;
Arrive at Butler Monday by Z p m;
Leave Butler Tuesday at m;
Arrive at Morgantown Thursday by
The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-12-14
tcoxcrupsp FROM z1zsr fAaE.l

fooScrupED FROM FIRST PAek.l
lave pittsboro' Monday and Thursday
at SAM
Arrive at Egypt Depot by - m;
Leave Egypt Depot Monday and Thurs
day at p m;
Arrive at Pittsboro by 7pm. Is
sos, From Pittsboro, by Kimbleton, to Saint
Lawrence, IA miles and back once
Leave Pittsboro Friday at 0.S0 p m;
Arrive at Saint Lawrence by p m;
Leave Saint Lawrence Friday at Id;
Arrive at PittsbOro by II IN.
koaa From Clinton. by Monks Store, Newton's
Grove and Blackman's Mills, to Ayerys-
horn, and back by Hawley's Store,
to Clinton 4O15 miles and back, once
q week
Leave Clinton Thursday at m;
Arrive at Averysboro' by Sp M
Leave Averysboro' Wednesday at M
Arrive at Clinton by s p m.
b0ss From Carthage, by Curriersville, Clarks
Mills, Sulphur Springs, Pekin, Mount
Gilead, and Edinboro' to Norwood, 4s
miles and lack, once week.
Leave Carthage Thursday at a IN;
Arrive at Norwood next day by 10 IN;
Leave Norwood Friday at II M;
Arrive at Carthage next day by m;
1854 From Reed Creek, by Buffalo forc'
Fousts Mills, Prosperity, and Mooshan-
nee, to Carthage, 50 miles and back
once week.
Leave Reed Creek Friday at 2 a m;
Arrive at Carthage by P m;
Leave Carthage Saturday at m;
Arrive at Reed Creek by 6 p m.
5Os5 From Troy by Hudsuckers Store and
Aumaa's Hill, to Brewers Mills, %
b miles and back, once week
Leave Troy Monday at m;
Arrive at Brewers Mills by p m;
Leave Brewers Mills Tuesday at a m;
Arrive at Troy by 4 P m.
5Os6 From Bosticks Mills, by CapelPs Mills
Sulphur Springs, and Pine Grove, to
Troy, "a miles and back, once week
6Oss From Hillsborough, by Rock Spring
Oaks, Saxapahaw, and Clover Orchard
to Snow Camp, 80 miles and back
,raal- 70 ots and once n wppl
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GIL From Taylorsville to ittenburg miles
and back, once a week.
d. Leave Taylorsville Friday at IL IN;
Arrive at Wittenburg by 8 p m;
Leave Wittenburg Friday at m; T.
Arrive at Taylorsville by 10 a m.
5l72 From Newton. by Chronicle, Vesuvius,
Furnace, Cottage Home, Stanley's
Creek, and oodlawn. to South Point,
81 miles and back, once a week.
Leave Newton Thursday at a m;
Arrive at South Point next day by l2 m;
Leave South Point Friday at m;
Arrive at Newton next day by 1 m.
517s From Morgantown. by Piedmont Springs,
Jonas Ridge. Cranberry Forge, Roam
= Mountain, Tenn.,) Stampton, and,
Elizabethton, to Johnsons Depot, 80
miles and back, twice week.
Leave Morgantown ednesday and Sat
urday at 2 p m;i AZ ra.
Arrive at Johnson's Depot Tuesday and
Friday by 9p m;
Leave Johnson's Depot Monday and
Thursday at Z a m; j.
Arrive at Morganton ednesday and
Saturday by l p m.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-05-23

Charles Francis Adams and son, OF
Quincy, Mass, Nathaniel Thayer, Bos,
ton, President Elliott, of the Harvard
University, Colonel Goats, President OF
the Missouri, Fort Scott and Gulf Rail.
road, and other distinguished gentle
men, were at Fort Scott, Friday, and
after q brief visit returned to Kansas
City.
Saturday night the express train east
on the Fort Wayne and Chicago road
ran off the track near Lucas, Ohio,
killing man, name unknown, who
was stealing ride between the tender
and baggage car. The engineer and
fireman were badly bruised. The pas
sengers were not hurt and were brought
forward with bnt a few hours delay.
4 mass meeting will he held at ST.
Louis, Mo, Thursday evening to dis
cuss on the question OF the removal of
the national capital. Governor Pal
mer Of Illinois, Judge Delchy, Of Kan
sas, Governor Butler, of Nebraska, ex-
United States Senators Henderson and
Brown, Of Missouri, and other promi-
uent gentlemen are expected to hc
present.
The General Synod OF the Reformed
Presbyterian Church, in session at Gin
cirnati, adjourned at noon Saturday
until this morning. During the fore
noon the trustees OF the Theological
Seminary at New Brunswick submitted
a report, which was highly commended
10y the Synod. The subject OF union
with the United Presbyterian Church
is the special order for this afternoon
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-05-23
LOUISVILLE, KY,
The Presbyterian General Assembly

LOUISVILLE, MAY 2l.-The Presby-
terian General Assembly held only Il
morning session. The first orlcr ofthe
dav was the consideration of scheme
for a great Presbyterian University.
Rev. DR.. Lyon, of Mississippi, made a
long and able speech in favor Of it,
after which the whole subject was re-
ferred 10 the committee 10 digest the
subject and present it in tangible form
for the consideration of the body. The
reuorts of the Executive committee on
Foreign Missions and Education were
read and referred to the Standing com
mittee on the same subject.
The hearing of the delegates for cor
re. ponding bodies was made the order
of the day for Monday morning. A
number Of minor reports were presented
and referred 10 committees.
Adjourned until Monday morning.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-05-23
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Friday Afternoon and Saturday
Mornings Proceedings OF the Pres
byteFian General Assembly.

NEW YORK, May 2l.-At Yesterday
afternoons session of the united Pres
byterian Assembly in Philadelphia, The
committee Of Foreign Correspondence
presented partial report recommend
ing the admission Of delegates from
foreign bodies AMI the appointing ot
special session of the Assembly tor
next Wednesday evening for the pur
pose of hearing those gentlemen. DR.
Adams Of New York submitted resolu
tions looking towards n reunion OF the
BODY known as the Southern Presbyte
rian Church within this Assembly.
The report Of the Treasurer OF the
Assembly was read, showing a balance
on hand of $l0,9j2.
A communication was received from
the trustees Of the New Jersey Theo'
logical Seminary, stating that hetrustees
are about to erect a building to be called
Reunion Hall, and requesting the As
sembly to make an arrangement ior
laving the corner stone On motion a
committee of twelve members were ap'
pointed on behalf OF the Assembly on
the 21th inst
An appointment was made for preach
ing on Sunday, when the Assembly adj
journed
PHILADELPHIA, Nav 2l.-This morn
ing the session of the Presbyterian Gen
eral Assembly was occupied with
the consideration of the report
of the joint committee on recon
struction. The report fixes the
boundaries OF the various Synods by
States and counties. 1t recommended
that the Assembly reconstruct the
boundaries Of the different PresbyterieS
according to the following principles
That each PreSbytcry he defined by
geographical boundaries; that the
Presbyterie< he enlarged and the torma-
ton of small ones be- discouraged, none
hereafter to be formed to consist of less
than five ministers, that in the
present distribution or future fosma-
ton by Synods, no Preshytery to
consist of less than ten, except IN the
missionary districts; that each large
city shall constitute one Presbttery
that the churches in the different geo
graphical locations having one minister
shall belong to the Preshytery of the
minister so long a. he continues pastor;
that ministers without charges shall
belong To the PreSbytery within the Inn
it, Of which they reside: that the pres
ent Synods and Pre-hyterica on rc"r-
ganization snail he considered as con
tinuing in their succession; that the
Synod of the Prcshytery, which now
includes the largest portion of the body
as existing to-day. The report was
placed upon the docket and made the
special or,lcr for Monday morning. The
afternoon session was omitted to-day.