The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-11-15
FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.

FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.
At the Synod of Northern Illinois, last week, DR..
Arthur Mitchell presented an unusually interesting
report On Missions of the Northern Presbyterian
Church. Among other things he stated that the
Presbyterian church had nearly 900 missionaries In
foreign lands 300 of them having gone from our
own land and homes; that all these we're depend
ent on Presbyterian church contributions for their
support. AS one result of their labOrs 500 con-
verts had already been reported during the year.
In his address, following the reading OF his report.
DR.. Mitchell referred to the missionary labors
among the North American Indians, stating that
in the space of two hundred years the churches Of
this country had not expended more than 81 000.-
600 for the Outstanding Of that people, resulting
in about Is 900 conversions and in contrast to this
the United States government during the last fifty
years had expended $500, 100000 in efforts to de-
stroy the red men OF the forest. He also stated
that during the Cheyenne war 10 1864 the govern
ment had expended, according to Gen Sherman's
report of the same, the sum of $50, 100000 and as
the result killed fifteen Indians $1,000 600 tor each
Indian In his summer visit to Lake Superior he
came frequently in contact with the Sioux Indians,
and found that the converts among that people,
though dwelling in the humblest circumstances,
maintained their religious services without inter-
ruption, and one Of their employers has assured
him that unless in case Of extreme necessity they
could not be induced to labor on the Sabbath, and
if they did they would accept Of reward for their
services rendered on that day. He also referred to
Mexico as most interesting and promising field
for missionary enterprise, and stated chat notwith-
standing the persecution and expulsion OF the Rev.
Mr.. Hutchinson, 296 persons had since that sad
event publicly espoused the cause OF Protestant
Christianity.
The Synod Of Atlantic in connection with the
Northern Presbyterian Church, met in Charlotte,
N. c., October 18th, and was opened with SER
mon by the Rev. N. II. Downing, with over fifty
members present Rev. d. j. Sanders was elected
Moderator. Some of our churches are struggling
along amidst poverty and trials, but, generally,
they are in PROSPEROUS condition. Father Mnrk-
land delivered Historical Sermon and MIR. San.
ders gave sketch of his visit to Scotland. "How
to train church members and young converts to
work for Christ, was discussed, and committee
appointed to draw up report on this subject
Scotch Seminary, and the Normal Schools at Ches-
ter, Winnsboro, Charestown, and Greensboro
were found tn be in prosperous condition. They
annually send out many efficient teachers. Scotia
Seminary, with the new building completed, will
now accommodate near 200 students.
Synod voted to meet next fall at Concord on the
first Thursday of December at ii o'clock, A. M.
Having begun the work among the Freedmen
with one church of 80 members. ten years ago, and
desire to thank God and take courage"
A. s. b.
The New York Central Methodist Conference
by vote of liz to |, adopted report at its late
session declaring that the commissioners OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church transcribed their
powers" in agreeing with the Southern Methodist
commissioners on basis of fraternity. The most
important of the resolutions adopted is the follow
ing: That in our judgment the basis of frater-
nifty adopted by going back to the past and recog.
nizng the legitimacy OF distinct ecclesiastical or
ganization which had no other justification for its
origin and separate existence than slavery, is in
violence of the history of the Methodist Episcopal
Church"
An important movement has been made at Prince
ton College toward cultivating taste for art
Since the opening of the term new chair OF archl,
lecture and applied arts has been instituted. and
filled by the appointment of Professor X. d. Lind
sey, graduate of Harvard and Of the School Of
| Arts in Paris. Professor Lindsey has the full
charge and superintendent of all the buildings.
The appeal, the Chicago organ of the Reformed
Episcopal Church, speaking of the " Coming Re-
vival of Religion in Chicago and the great North
west" says:
We believe that such revival is coming as has
never been witnessed in our midst before. This
belief is founded upon two important facts. First
upon the unanimity exhibited by the ministers and
churches Of the different evangelical denominations
in their efforts to secure the labors of Messrs.
Moody and Sankey. With an unmportant excep-
ton of two all these denominations have united in
calling them to occupy this immense field Sec
ondly, upon the earnest spirit of prayer and full
conservation to the work of saving souls manifested
| by these Christian ministers and aymen, in the
preliminary meetings which have been held.
Great crowds continue to attend Mr.. Moody q
meetings in Chicago At noon on Friday of the
fourth week thronged temperance meeting was
held at Farwell Hail. over 5000 persons being pre-
sent The intense interest in the election may
affect the attendance the current week. but should
this be the the interest is likely to be carried
to higher point than heretofore by the Christian
Convention which is announced to be held in the
Tabernacle on the 22d and 23d instants. Efforts
are to be made to secure reduced railroad fares and
hotel rates for the OCCASION In Boston little over
$29, 900 has been raised by subscription toward a
suitable tabernacle, and the work of erection will
begin in few days. Twelve or fifteen thousand
dollars is the additional estimated to he
sary for the current expenses there.-N y. Exam
gelist.
Tho death of Rev. DR. Jacobus was entirely unex.
peced and sudden He attended the meeting of
his Synod. and his last public effort was an appeal
on behalf of the Sustentation cause, to which he
had gratuitousy devoted his efficient services for
several years. On Friday. the 9th, he was in his
chair, dischsrging his duties as Professor of Old
Testament Literature and Exegetical Theology,
without any indication that he was so near the end
of his earthly abors and he retired at night in his
ordinary health Between five and six in the morn.
ing of Saturday, feeling slightly unwel. he rose,
physician was sent for, but before his arrival the
spirit had departed.
| DR.. Jacobus had Just completed bis Goth year,
having been born September 10Th, lSl6.-M T..
| Observer
| Rev. L. D. Bavan. of London, recently called to
the pastorate Of the Brick Presbyterian church of
New York. has also been invited to the Presidency
of the Independent College," at Melbourne,
Australia. 1t has not yet reached US that he has
signifed his acceptance OF either Of these invita-
tons.
Rev J. Garland Hammer was installed pastor of
Calvary Northern Presbyterian church. of Par
kersburg, West Va, on October 18th. Mr. Ham
ner has been preaching to this people for over
year with great acceptance. and with the same
blessing that has attended his ministry elsewhere
first Of the year.
The joint committee of the two Synods of Mis-
souri, IN reference to Westminster College, whose
names are as follows: Rev. Doctors Lacy, Drank
and Montgomery, and elders Veitch and Johns,
from the Southern Synod, and Rev. Doctors MIC
coils, Ganse and Falconer, and elders Breckenridge
and Johnston, from the Northern Synod met in
st. Louis, on the I'd inst. 1t was. soon evident
that they were not prepared for immediate action.
1t was arranged, however. that our committee visit
Fulton during the first week Of December, and that
in the meantime definite propositions be made by
the other committee for the consideration OF our
committee. Interior
Rev. Dr. J. B. Dalss, Of Philadelphia, has resigned
his post as Professor in the United Presbyterian
Theological Seminary, at Newburg, N. Y.
DOMESTIC MISCELLANY.