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FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Presbyterv of Montgomery

Met at Big Lick, Virginia, October lst, and was
opened with sermon by Rev. R. Martin. on He.
brews ii: l3: "These all died in faith, &c :" Rev.
r. r. Houston was elected Moderator and Messrs.
Wilhelm and elder J. Hanna, Clerks.
Present, thirteen ministers and fourteen ruling
elders.
Licentiate- J. A. Graves was dismissed to the
Presbytery of Central Mississippi ess,,
Supplies appointed to destitute fields generally
reported the performance of that duty. iol -iA.
The Committee to visit Buchanan church made
an encouraging report, and two members were ap-
pointed to hold meeting there. ~ 'i~'i@os
The Committee of Foreign Missions reported
that within the last twelve months 1923 SO had
been contributed by congregations and Individuals,
in the bounds of Presbytery,, to tho General AS
sembly's Committee. The collections for this cause
had been largely increased, aud in some cases
doubled by the efforts of Sabbath Schools aud La
dies Associations The report closed with strong
appeal for larger donations, based upon the fact
that so many of the churches in the Assembly s
bounds fail to contribute to the cause, and upon
the wide and effectual doors of usefulness opened
before our committee The Committee of the As
sembly had incurred heavy debt and more labor
ers offer themselves for the Foreign field. 'A'''
State of Religion, MANY interesting facts were
elected indicating high degree of activity and sue
cess in some OF the churches; and, on the whole,
these reports were unusually favorable. lo two OF
the congregations the aggregate of Sabbath School
scholars would number about 700 La reference to
the church at this place big Lick, it was stated
that the field was very hopeful one. The copgre
CATION has called licentiate j. s. Lefevre OF Win
chester Presbytery who accepts the call on condi-
ton that his Presbytery will dismiss him.
From the more remote parts Of Presbytery In
Floyd, Giles, Mercer. &c., the accounts we're indi
catve OF growing and promising interest in mis-,
sonary labor and church extension. The First
Church at Lynchburg reported extensive repairs
to their house of worship, and the erection OF
new chapel on Daniels hill. W
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Presbytsry of North Mississippi

Held its last regular meeting in Byhalia Mar
shall county, Miss, September 9 h. The opening
sermon was preached by Rev. Edwin Cater: Rev.
A. Fl. Caldwell was chosen Moderator, and Rev.
J. n Craig, clerk. Eight out of the sixteen min.
listers we're present. and fourteen out OF the thirty
five churches we're represented BY ruling elders.
Mr.. Allen, Of Water Valley church, and Mr..
Roseborough Of Sardis church, we're received
under the care of Presbytery.
Rev. j. N. Wadde D. D.. addressed the Pres.
bytery on the subject Of ministerial education. A
report was made npon the address. cordially endors
ing and approving the system of education as con-
Quoted by the Assembly's Committee.
Grenada was chosen as the place Tor the next
meeting Of Presbytery.
Rev. 81. Il. Morrison as principal, and Rev. r.
w. MeckIin as alternate, were nominated as min
sterial delegates to the next General Assembly
Elder Scruggs, of Uoion church, and 2. n. Jen.
kins, Of Chulahoma. as principal and alternate lay
delegates.
Presbytery spent the last day Of its sessions in an
interesting discussion on Christian benevolence,
and the 1.-THE question.
T. G. DAVIDSON. Stated Clerk.
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The Late Rev. John Chambers, D. D.

Rev. john Chambers, D. d., pastor of the
Chambers Presbyterian church, in Philadelphia
who died on September 22d in that city, was sew.
enty eight wears of age, having been born in Stew
srstown Ireland, in 1877, and coming to this
country with bis parents in 1898. At the age Of
thirteen he came from Ohio, where his parents re-
sided, to Baltimore, where he was educated AT
seventeen years of age he joined the Associate
Reformed Church of Baltimore, of which the Rev.
John Mason Duncan. d. d 4, was pastor. In May,
1925, he became pastor Of the Associate Reformed
Churchot Philadelphia, then located on Thirteenth
street, above Market In 1881 the building on
Broad street was erected and the congregation re.
moved to it. In May last Dr. Chambers cee.
brated the ffieth anniversary Of his pastorate. A
few years ago he aud bis church joined the Pres
bytery of Philadelphia, the church taking the
name Of Chambers" DuriAg the war DR.. Cham
ber's sympathies were strongly with the South,
but his sentiments were not permitted to interfere
with his pastoral relations.
The Philadelphia Presbyterian says Of his fu-
neral which took place on the 9th ult.
1--WE have rot seen so great gathering for
many years. The spacious church was crowded
for several hours before the services began, and
numbers stood in the street before the church
while the services we're going on, aud then passed
in to take last look at the face of the dead pastor
Then the long procession filed away to the GENE
terry, and tie form SO familiar the streets OF the
city and in the gatherings of the people OF God,
was laid down the dust, to await the blessed res
direction of the saints.
1t was happy thing for DR.. Chambers that his
life was long one. He was spared to see many
fruits of his labors to come near to the brethren
from whom be had been separated, to be more per
fectly understood and appreciated by the whole
Church, and to feel, as the ties to this life were
parting, that there were men whose hearts were
knit to his, who would carry on the work which he
was laying down. Looking at this entire life and
ministry, as we can see it now, from its commence
ment to its close, there is nothing more striking
than its completeness. All was done, and well
DONE and all ended in triumph and peace.
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Preahytery of Potoai

) Met in the Cape Girardeau church, September
I'd, aud was opened with sermon by the Modera.
tor, Rev. T. c. B,rret from Matthew vi: 10:
{" Thy kingdom come" 6 $50 raa go
AN the ministers were present except one, who
was absent on account Of feeble health.
From the report of the committee of Domestic
Missions, it appeared that the applications to the
Sustcutatiou Committee for $3.50, to aid in the
erection of the church at Clsrkton, and tor SIS to
supplement the inadequate salary Of our evangelist
had been properly granted.
Rev. j. " Worshsm requested to be released
from the duties of evangelist, for reasons which be-
ing satisfactory, his fidelity was commended and
his resignation accepted.
The Committee on Education presented very
favorable report of the standing and proficiency in
study OF the candidate under the care Of this Pres
bytery. ..,...f..t .ii-
1t was resolved, that Presbytery in accordance
with the Assembly's Recommendation. 90 operate
10 this work with the Assembly's Committee on
Education, and also to enter into full and hearty
cooperation with the General Assembly, scheme
of Systematic Bene6sence and enjoined on the ses-
sions Of the churches under its care to raise con.
tributon from each church, for each object of the
Assemblys work, at or near the time BY it desig-
mated.
8 The Assembly plan for raising the Commission.
ers and Contingent Fund, was adopted.
Adjourned to meet at Charlton, April 6 b. 1876,
at74 2. NJ. s1i G. W. HARLAN,
...-.t., Stated Clerk. ,
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Presbytery of Louisville

+, Held lis fall meeting at Hebron Church, Bullit
county, KY, Sept 9Th, and was opened with ger
mon by the Moderator, Rev. John w. Pugh, from
John xiv. r. ssym dseh cd i. yolai5mn
Rev j. N. Saunders was elected Moderator, and
Rev. Il. B. Converse clerk. There were present
during the session of Pfesbytery fifteen ministers
and thirteen ruling elders.
Presbytery declined to adopt the Assembly s plar
for raising the Commissioners fund.- dos lng l0
Much attention was given to the Foreign Mission
airy aud Sustentation Work. 1t was resolved tt
urge the churches to raise q SUN equal to eighty
cents per member, for the Foreign Missionary work
and to raise sum equal t., one dollar perimembcl
for the Sustenation work, the amount raised to bt
divided between the Presbytery's Sustentation ant
Evangelistc operations 10 such proportions as The
necessities Of each might reduire.8m o. .e5eb
| The discussion upon minute concerning Susten
taton called forth an earnest, animated discussion
which,, manifesting as it did, that the brethren
we're OF one mind and heartily minded to give thell
whole attention and best energies to the upbuildiDs
of Christ's cause was full OF hopefulness for oul
future. ...is.5,l
The unhappy issues between the late pastor O
| Hebron Church and its session. which had culmi
mated in the Session preferring charges agains
their said former PASTOR having been referred to
wise and judicious committee, after earnest abors
they (the committee) we're able to bring to az ami
cable adjustment aud having brought Ia q min
ute, which was accepted by both parties to the con
troversy, the settemen mt was approved by the unan
inous vote Of the Presbytery.
Rev. j. j. Cooke was appointed member of The
Sustentation Committee in place Of Rev. W. II
Clagett resigned 1--WE
Presbytery urged increased attention to the Sab
bath School work, and advised the churches tina
according to repeated deliverances Of the Assembly
the sessions had review and control of the Sabbath
Schools Of their church. wsd.1sn
A resolution was offered by leading ruling eldel
and unanimously adopted by Presbytery, calling
attention to the fact that, as rule, it was to b.
feared that the ruling elders of our churches did
not appreciate properly their duty in regard to Wis
iting the members Of the churches over which
they are placed and urging faithful performance
Of this duty in the future = r,I sJ-e.f
The next stated meeting of Presbytery will b
held in Glasgow on the 5th of April, 1875. at "A
p. M. j. w. PUGH, Stated Clerk. i,
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Presbytery of st. Louis

Met at Dsrdenne, Sept 10th. There was quite
full attendance Of ministers and elders.
The response of the Walnut Street church was
not received in consequence of the absence from
the city Of some members Of the session. and it was
postponed until the next regular meeting.
1t was recommended to the churches to observe
standing posture 10 prayer during public service.
The Synod was overturned to appoint Synodical
Evangelist.
Samuel NJ. Watson was received as candidate
for the ministry.
Rev. John B. Sage, minister of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. made application to be taken
into Presbytery as member, whereupon the fol
lowing committee was appointed to examine the
papers which he presented. viz: Rev. R P: Far
ris, Rev. Thomas Watson. and elder j. j. Johns.
This committee subsequently reported that they
could not see their way clear to report at this pre-
sent meeting and we're continued to the adjourned
meeting in October next.
Rev. B. George and Rev. w. j. Lapsley
asked and obtained permission to labor outside the
bounds of Presbytery
The next regular meeting will be held at St.
Charles, Mo-, IA April, 1876 at / A. NJ.
A journea to meet at the Pine Street church,
St. l. Juis, October 4 h, 10 A NJ.
THOMAS q. SMITH. Stated Clerk.
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Lecture from the Rev, John Leyburn, D. D.
The ladies of the Second Presbyterian Church,
(Rev. Dr. Hoge'sl are making arrangements for a
lecture from Dr. John Lsyburn, of Baltimore, on
Tuesday night, October thu 10Th. His recent
travels in Russia and Sweden furnish the material
of lectures which have been received with much
favor in other places where they have been heard.
DR.. Lsyburn's long residence aud large aequaint-
ance in Virginia (his native State) as we'll as the
remembrance of former excellent lectures delivered
in this city, will impart additional interest to bis
visit on this occasion. The proceeds will be de.
voted to benevolent enterprise in Richmond
As the lecture will be delivered on the evening be-
fore the meeting of our Synod in Stauutou, it will
be convenient to number Of Christian friends to
take it on their way.
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The most important business that can come be.
fore the fall meetings of the Synods and Presbyte
ries is thus stated by the Interior: Ho4l.r
There is no question before our churches and
Presbyteres comparable with this one-how may
we secure the outpouring Of the Spirit? All other
topics dwindle in the presence of this one. The
question is always urgent but many considerations
invest it with special Importance just now The
long registers OF crime, with which the daily press
abounds, are but partial and superficial showing
of the public immortality. They are outward man.
ifestations of widespread disease the flashes Of
fame indicative of fiery surge that's under much
Of our social and public life. They indicate a
looseniug of the bands of moral law, a stalking
abroad, secretly or openly, of spirit Of dishonesty,
impurity, intemperance, and every form of vice,
perious alike to Church and State. To meet these
and check them, is the work of the Spirit of God.
In this work all good citizens are interested, but
the Church most deeply and vitality Wher,
therefore, we are discussing in our church courts
the welfare of the kingdom, at home and abroad,
let us remember how it all concentrates in the
question of religious awakening.
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Presbytery Of Upper Missouri

Met at GAINESVILLE, Mo-, Sept. 10Th, 1875. The
opening sermon was preached by Rev. j. G. Fack.
Ter. from I Cor i: 30.
Rev D. Coulter was chosen Moderator, and w.
G. McPheeters. Clerk.
The pastoral relation between Rev. Q. w. Price
aud the GAINESVILLE church was dissolved, and Mr..
Price dismissed to the Presbytery oil Ebenezsr.
Rev. r. Carson was dismissed to the Presbytery
of Eastern Texas
Rev. James Morton was received from the Pres
bytery of Lafayette.
The pastoral relation between the Rev. j. G.
Fackler and the FIRST church of St. Joseph, was
dissolved, and Mr.. Facker was dismissed to the
Presbytery of Western Texas
Rev. w. G. McPheeters was chosen chairman of
the Presbyteral Committee, uice Rev. j. u. Fack-
Ter, resigned.
The name of Central church was changed to that
of Kearney church.
Rev. James Morton was chosen to fill the vacancy
in the Presbyteria committee. occasioned by the
removal of Rev. G. w. Price.
The next stated meeting of Presbytery will be
held at Liberty. March 3lst, 1875. at o'clock. p.
NJ. w. @. McPHEETERs. Stated Clerk.
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q presbvtery of Nashville

Met in McMinnyille, Tenn, 0 IT. l4.h with an
attendance of twelve ministers and fourteen ruling
elders The opening sermon by Rev. I. A. Hoyt,
and indeed all the preaching of the meeting was OF
high order of excellence. idJsTi ipid1tfi 40
The debates on Education, Publication, and the
Minutes Of the General Assembly were full, edify-
ing and generally participated in BY ministers and
elders. ,,,...,..,,,.,...-s al. ssitt7sz
Three candidates for the ministry we're received
Cunningham. T. NJ. N,well, and +. d. WISER,
making twelve now under its care. Two 10 add.
ton are supported by churches of Presbytery. $50
Mr.. w. Bryce Thompson. ruling elder of the
First Presbyterian church, Nashville was licensed
to preach the gospel after full examination by
Presbytery. 6.-a.-,te Oh a. btns sl1 hae
Mr.. De Lacy Wardlaw, candidate for the min
stry, now pursuing his studies at N ASSAM Hall was
dismissed, aud affectionately commended to any
Presbytery to which he may present bis letter.
aPresbytery agreed to meet next April in the
Moore Memorial church, Nashville. sd oqani sd3
Rev. j. w. Hoyte was released from the pastor.
ate of the Second church, Nashville, to engage in
the work of raising the endowment of the South
western University at Gainesville.
] The American Bible Society was commended to
the sympathy and liberality of our churches lng,!
The Free Conversation on State of Religion"
brought out many encouraging facts. Revivals Of
religion have occurred In the churches In and
about Nashville. GAINESVILLE, Gallatin, Smyrna and
Others, which have added two or three hundred
members to our churoh, and aroused many 10 q
renewed conservation to the Masters work.
IS Foreign lMlssions.-It was recommended that all
our churches should form . Ladies' Aid Societies
wherever practicable
Home Missions. committee Of missions was
directed to supply our vacant churches with the
ordinances Of religion, aud these churches are 70
send applications for such services to Rev. j. a.
McNeilly chairman at Nashville. Collections tor
Presbyterial missions are to be sent to Rev. j H.
McNeilly, for Z lucation to Rev. A. Oowan, and
for Publications, to MIR. James E. Wilson, Score
tary. at n Nashville. ...y.-..,....
The plan of the Assembly for raising Commits
sioners' Fund was adopted by the Presbytery, and
the S ated Clerk directed to make out and forward
to the churches the appointment, in due time.
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ASSOCIATE REFORMED SYNOD OF
THE SOUTH.

This venerable judicatory assembled at Due
West. s. c., on Thursday, September 23d, and
the associate Reformed Presbyterian of the 3Oth
ult. contains notice of much that was transacted
1.-THE roll was called, and the members answered
from Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, and
down to Texas" The meeting seems to have been
one of much comfort and encouragement. About
sixty ministers and elders were present The Rev.
Drs. Mcclure, of Wheeling, and Dales, OF Phila
delphis, were present as delegates from the Gene
raj Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church,
North, and addresses we're made expressive OF mu-
tual Christian affection. DR.. Dales stated that
very good version of the Psalms had been prepared
in the Arabic language, and was now In use IN the
churches in Egypt that ninety millions OF people
use the Arabic language, and if this new Psalter
should be received and accepted by all this people,
or BY large portion OF them, it will be blessed
thing for the Church.
From statements made in other parts Of the
proceedings it appears that both bodies have been
engaged in a revision of their Psslmody, and mu
tua help and cooperation in this work was referred
to. In regard to this the A. Il. Presbyterian has
the following pleasant remarks:
"The committee on the revision of the Psalter was
continued and are expected to have the work COM
Melted by the next meeting of Synod and ready to
be overturned to the Presbyteries and copies OF the
corrections or improvements ought to be sent to
the Presbyteries or leading men In the U. T.
Church. The u. p S may think that their version
can not be improved, but we trust our committee
will put different face on things. The Psalm
1873. @. p. NJ, so much esteemed by the church
generally, needs to be touched off little.
1.-THE precious ointment on the head,
Which over Aaron's head was shed,
And dot0n has garments fell
| The and here should be changed to lokich, thus
representing the ointment as going down the
garments. and not the priesty garments falling, to
the dismay of Aaron Doubtless there are many
mistakes in the u. p. version which might DE i'm
nroved somewhat Lat our committee attempt
real improvements in all the meters.
Some congregations may not need any but com
mon meters Ga the Sabbath before the meeting
of SYNOD there were three sermons preached at
Due West, and ten Psalms sung, all common meter
but one. This requires the leader OF the music to
be very familiar with common meter tunes, or
he will have to sing the same tune more than once
on the same day.
Our excellent brethren of this venerable Synod
are moving with quickened energy in sustaining
Erskine College, in the enterprise of Foreign Mis-
sions, and in other good works. May rich bless
ing from above rest upon them.
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der in 1921, the conclusion of which is as

der in 1921, the conclusion of which is as
follows:
"Now after the lapse Of many years, l
recOllect with an emotion which hardly
know whether to call pleasant or painful, a
certain sequestered spot to which IN the days
of my youth used to resort; and where l
spent many melancholy hours, which are
still in memory so closely associated with the
surrounding objects, that the idea of the one
always brings up the recollection OF the
other. / remember with an affection border
ing perhaps on superstition, the cover OF a
huge rock, situated far from the walks OF
men, where first I bound myself to God, IN
the bonds of an everlasting covenant never 10
be foYqotten-where the dark clouds which
overwhelmed my soul first broke-dissipated
by the rays of divine light, which in a mo-
ment burst upon my enraptured and aston,
ished mind. A day never to be forgotten
0 retired valley, thy memorial shall never
perish for the transaction with which you
stand associated has been, l trust, ratified IN
heaven"
The c0UeRGRt referred TO Is one "ulon III
mentions that he immediate drew up and
signed under the shelter of that rock in the
Brushy Hills, in the day when great peace
from God visited him.
If any of the kindred of DIR. Alexander
about Lexington are able to point out this
memorable spot, it would be matter of in
terest to have it marked, not as one for su
perstitious regard, but of interesting religious
association. 1t was in reference to memora
bic inter- positions of Gods providence, O.
communications of bis mercy at certain places
that the grateful Psalmist said" Therefor
will I remember thee from the land of Jordan
and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
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presbyt.ry of North Alabama

Ms' ). dsno % Sn neIe
all the churches were represented. The Rev VIII.
liam Mack. d. D., was chosen Moderator, and Rev.
j. q, Alexander, clerk. 81 900 9dl
Letters Of dismission were given to Rev. F. A.
Thompson to the Presbytery Of Nashville, and
Rev. Robert Caldwell to the Presbytery of Tusca-
loosa.
Rev. Dr. Mack was retained as evangelist for the
same time, and on the same terms as last year.
The next stated meeting will be held at Colum-
bis. Tenu., April 5th, at u P. N.
Spring Hill Church REV. j. X DuBose was
instructed to visit and confer With this church in
relation to it's transfer to the Presbytery Of Nash,
vile. f stg -
While there is nothing particularly encouraging
neither is there anything discourseing on the
whole, our churches are in healthy state ; con.
gregations good and attentive. Stated Clerk.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

History OF COPS CHURCH, FROM ITS ORIGIN TC
Tas PRESENT TINE. By Euoch Pond D D.,
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Dr. Pond was a Congregationalist minister of high
reputation as to character and ability After
ful examination of his work we are prepared to re
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mind Of clear conceptions and good arrangement
His style is terse and vigorous, yet remarkable for
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sented in very devout, serious manner, and very
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