her pale many honest and noble-minded men, who, as worshippers of mammon, defraud themselves in the first place, and then the cause of God, of that sacred and heavenly influence which is not only inseparable from, but indispensable to, spiritual life. It is but just to add that the author gives evidence of original and strong thinking, expressed in terse, and occasionally in eloquent language. We wish for his book a wide circulation among our merchants and men of business. A specimen of Mr. Morris's style will be found at page 490 of this number of the Journal.

SOME folks, wiser even than "conjurors," are puzzled to find out the secret of such indefatigable exertions as a few of our most influential London pastors can put forth. There is Dr. Morrison-there is Dr. Cumming-there is Mr. Binney there is Mr. Martin-there is Mr. Noel -all working, hard-working ministers, and yet all of them are authors of high standing. Amid all their duties in the large congregations to which they preach, they can find time, in the study, to compose and publish some of the most useful books of the times. Surely the voluminous age of the Puritan giants is again dawning on our land-all hail to its rising and may the effect on this generation, as well as on those that are coming, be alike glorifying to God and edifying to his cause.

Our venerable friend, Dr. Morrison, has contributed his own share of valuable books; and while we highly appreciate what has gone before, we do not less appreciate this new production of his pen. The Doctor has evidently taken great pains in the preparation of these Lectures to Young Men. Hence they were listened to with deep interest when delivered in the course of last season, and now that they are published, we cannot doubt of their receiving a hearty welcome, not only from the crowds of

young men who heard them ex cathedra, but from the religious youth of the country at large. They are truly admirable productions, and the topics discussed in them rank among the most important and interesting of the practical themes of these useful and busy days. If we had it in our power, we would put a copy of the work into the hands of every young man, especially in our large cities and towns, where, on the one hand, so many temptations exist to forget God and do iniquity; and on the other, so many fields of usefulness open up, wanting the co-operation of the ardent spirits of the youth in our churches.

We think Dr. Morrison has been peculiarly happy in the mode and style of his address. The lectures are not stuffed with dry or speculative disquisitions, which is too much the case even with some excellent publications of the same class. They are redolent of most useful and exciting matter, and that in the direction whither tends the present zeal of the religiously revived. They are full of affection, and of respect also, for the intelligent class of our independent young minds; and, though never mincing the truth, it is presented so kindly, and enforced so gently, that even the most fastidious must be induced to read and

We advise every young reader of the Christian Journal to get a copy for himself, and to do all he can to persuade his young companions to do likewise. We sincerely thank Dr. Morrison for his

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beautifully composed, wisely conceived, and manfully indited treatises. He can. not fail to get his reward. We have given extracts from the volume at page 486 of this number of the Journal.

Earlston.-The East United Presbyterian congregation, Earlston, have given a call to the Rev. Alexander Henderson, to be their pastor.

Milngavie. The United Presbyterian congregation, Milngavie, have called Mr. Hugh Aird, A.M., to be their pastor.

ORDINATIONS.

Kirkcaldy-The Rev. W. R. Thomson was ordained to be colleague to the Rev. James Law, of Bethelfield, Kirkcaldy, on 11th October. In the evening a soiree was held in the church, addressed by Rev. Messrs. Cowan, Buckhaven; Alexander (Free Church), Kirkcaldy; David M'Ewen, Edinburgh; J. L. Aikman, St. James' Place; J. Robbie (Congregationalist), Kirkcaldy; F. Muir, Leith. Rev. A. Thomson, A.M., Peebles, occupied the chair. The young minister was presented with a fine pulpit gown, and upwards of one hundred volumes of standard works, as a mark of respect from the congregation.

Kettle. On the 27th September, Mr. Hugh Barr was ordained to the pastoral charge of the United Presbyterian congregation in Kettle. The Rev. Messrs. Rankine, Barlas, and Stevenson, conducted the services.

Urr.-On the 10th October, Mr. James Black was ordained to the pastoral charge of the United Presbyterian_congregation, Urr. The Rev. Messrs. Koss, Goold, and Fullarton, conducted the

services.

Warkworth. On the 18th October, Mr. William Stewart was ordained to the pastoral charge of the United Presbyterian congregation, Warkworth. The Rev. Messrs. Mathison, Wallace, Fisken, and A. Stewart, conducted the services.

PRESBYTERY NOTICES.

Cupar. This presbytery met at Kettle, on Wednesday, the 27th Sept., for the ordination of Mr. Hugh Barr. The Rev. George Barlas preached the ordination sermon, Colossians i. 19; the moderator, (Rev. Mr. Rankine) related the previous steps, and proposed the questions of the formula, after which Mr. Barr was solemnly set apart, by prayer and the laying on of the hands of the presbytery, to the work of the ministry, and the pastoral charge of the congregation of Kettle. Mr. Rankine delivered the charge to the young minister, and the Rev. Mr. Stevenson addressed the people. The attendance was very large, and there is every prospect that this most harmonious settlement will prove a blessing to the dis

trict.

Dumfries.-On Tuesday, the 10thinst. this presbytery met in the United Presbyterian church, Urr, and set apart Mr. James Black to the pastoral charge of Sanquhar, preached and presided. The that congregation. The Rev. Mr. Ross, Rev. Mr. Goold, Dumfries, delivered the charge to the young minister, and the dressed the congregation. The attendance Rev. Mr. Fullarton, Mainsriddell, adwas numerous, and the services, which were of the most solemn and suitable kind, seemed to make an impression which, it is hoped, will not be effaced.

It was exceedingly pleasant to observe present, on the interesting occasion, the Rev. Mr. Burnside, the minister of the parish; Rev. Mr. Dudgeon, minister of the Free Church, Dalbeattie; and the Rev. Mr. Milligan, Corsack. In the evening a social meeting was held in the church, which was crowded in every part, the children of the Sabbath-school occupying the seats in front of the pulpit. The chair was filled by the Rev. Mr. Rogerson, Thornhill. After prayer, by the Rev. Mr. Dobbie, Penpont, interesting and

admirable addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Ker, Chirnside, Scott, Goold, and Torrance, Dumfries; Black, minister of the congregation; Ross. Sanquhar; and Messrs. Hislop and William son, preachers. The whole day's proceedings were admirably conducted. Seldom has a congregation given a more cordial reception to a young minister than has been afforded by the people of Urr to Mr. Black. The union has been exceedingly auspicious on its commencement, and promises, under the Divine blessing, to be followed by the most gratifying results. Next meeting of presbytery on the first Tuesday of December.

Dundee. This presbytery met on the 17th October. The Rev. Robert Gemmell, moderator, pro tem. A note from the Melrose Presbytery, recommending the name of the Rev. John Ballantyne, late of Lilliesleaf, to be put on the probationer's roll, was agreed to. The professors of the senior hall certified Messrs. Mair, Lauder, Doctor, and Forrester, as being regular in their attendance at hall, and having performed the prescribed exercises. The professors of the junior hall certified the same regarding Messrs. Graham, Marshall, and M'Ewan.

The following members were appointed as a committee to superintend the studies of the students-Messrs. Borwick, Baxter, Ogilvie, and Millar; Mr. Ogilvie, convener. Mr. Mair was taken on trials for license, and had subjects of trial assigned him. This presbytery meets on Tuesday, 5th December.

Dunfermline.-This presbytery met on the 10th of October, when, inter alia, Dr. Johnstone having resigned the office of moderator, the Rev. Mr. Young was appointed to fill it. Certificates were read from the professors in favour of Mr. James M Leish, of the fourth year; of Messrs. Peter Duncanson, and Williamson Shoelbred, of the second; and Mr. William Eadie, of the first. At his request, Mr. Eadie was transferred to the Presbytery of Edinburgh, within whose bounds he is now resident. Subjects of discourse were appointed to the other students, and the committee of last year was reappointed for superintending their studies till next session of the Hall. It was agreed that, in future, the students shall be enjoined to attend the first meeting of presbytery after the close of the Hall, to give an account of their studies

at it. Read a notice from the Presbytery of Melrose, of their having recommended the Rev. Mr. Ballantyne, late of Lilliesleaf, to be placed on the roll of probationers. Found that the annual collection, due on the second Sabbath of October, for the Synod's general fund, had been made by several of the congregations, and was to be made by the others without delay. Agreed to recom mend to the session and congregations to set apart a portion of time, as soon as convenient, for offering thanksgiving to God for his great goodness in the bygone harvest.

It was agreed that it shall be a rule, to be acted upon in future: "That when any minister of the presbytery has been laid aside from labour through indisposition for two successive Sabbaths, and appears to be unable to resume his work, he shall cause intimation of his case to be made to the presbytery clerk, and the presby tery clerk shall require the other ministers of the presbytery in succession, beginning at the head of the roll, to supply his pulpit for a Sabbath each, so long as shall be necessary, till the whole roll be gone over, when a new arrangement, if necessary, shall be made by the presbytery.

Agreed to consider at next meeting of presbytery, on the first Tuesday of December, the report transmitted by the Synod on the subject of the general fund.

Falkirk. This presbytery met on the 3d October, and was constituted by the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey, moderator. It was agreed, that when any minister of the presbytery is unable to preach through illness, his pulpit shall be supplied every Sabbath by his brethren in rotation till the roll is gone over; and that after the roll has been gone over, the supply shall be every alternate Sabbath; and the clerk was authorized to appoint the supply during the interval of presbytery meetings, provided the minister appointed has a week's notice. Reports were received from sessions regarding the formation of a congregation in Grangemouth, and there being no objections, the presbytery appointed Dr. Jeffrey to preach there on an early day, and ascertain the necessities and religious prospects of the place, and report to next meeting of presbytery. Letters were read from the Clerk of the Presbytery of Stirling, transmitting letters from the Rev. A. C. Rutherford, late of Falkirk, and a me

morial purporting to be a memorial from the Rev. A. C. Rutherford, to be transmitted to the Synod of the United Presbyterian Church, in which memorial he acknowledges the justice of the decisions of Presbytery and Synod of the Secession Church, by which he was suspended from the ministerial office; recants the errors which he has held, and preached, and published for the last twelve years; declares his belief that the doctrines exhibited in the Confession of Faith, and Catechisms Larger and Shorter, are in ac cordance with the Word of God; expresses his deep regret for the injuries done to his brethren and the cause of truth, and craves the removal of his suspension by the synod, that he may be free to labour as a minister of the gospel in connection with any body of evangelical Christians to whom he may apply for fellowship and support.

It was moved and seconded that the presbytery agree to ask a conference with the Presbytery of Stirling regarding these papers. It was also moved and seconded that the presbytery agree to transmit all the papers simpliciter to the Synod. The latter motion was preferred, and the presbytery instructed the clerk to send the papers to the Presbytery of Stirling, together with extract of minutes embodying their decision regarding them. The presbytery agreed to recommend to the congregations within the bounds to appoint a day of thanksgiving to God for the abundant harvest just reaped. Next meeting of presbytery is on the 5th December.

ther, that the session of the congregation have not had an opportunity of forming an opinion whether or not these papers should be transmitted, appoint a meeting of the session to be held in the usual place, at some fitting time, before next ordinary meeting of presbytery, and that due notice of the meeting be given to the parties, that they may lay the said paper before the session.

Mr. M'Laurin having delivered all his trials for ordination, which were approved, the presbytery appointed his edict to be served, and his ordination to take place in Cowcaddens congregation, on the 31st of next month, at seven o'clock. Adjourned till the second Tuesday of this month.

Kirkcaldy-This presbytery met in the Rev. W. A. Pettigrew's church, Dysart, on the 26th September; Rev. D. G. Crawford, moderator. A petition was presented by the congregation of Anstruther, praying for a moderation. The clerk reported that he had corresponded with the Mission Board regarding Dubbieside, but had not yet received any answer. Mr. W. R. Thomson, under call to Bethel field, delivered all his trials, which were highly approved of. The ordina tion was fixed for Wednesday, 11th October. Messrs. James S. Mill, Law Blair, and William Blair, A.M., having finished their studies at the Hall, had subjects of trial prescribed for license. The presbytery again met at Bethelfield on 11th October; Mr. Hardie, pro tem. moderator. A petition from the vacant congregation of Leven was presented, requesting the presbytery to appoint one of their number to moderate in a call.The presbytery having made the necessary inquiries as to the state of the congregation, financially and otherwise, agreed to grant the prayer of the peti tion, and appointed the Rev. Daniel Douglas of Kennoway to preach at Lever, on the 24th current, and moderate in a call. The presbytery then adjourned to the church for the purpose of ordaining the platform, as corresponding, were Rev. Mr. Thomson to the pastoral office. On Edinburgh; Dr. Smart, and Rev. F. David Paterson, Newcastle; J. L. Aikman, Muir, Leith; and A. Thomson, A.M. Peebles. The Rev. A. Walker, Crail, preached the ordination sermon. James Hardie, Kinghorn, put the questions of the formula, and offered up the ordination prayer, and addressed the

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Lanark. This presbytery met on the 10th of October, and was constituted by the Rev. Dr. Smith, moderator pro tem. Notice was received from the Presbytery of Melrose, that they recommend the name of the Rev. John Ballantyne to be put on the roll of probationers. The professors of theology certified the attendance of all the students under the oversight of the presbytery. The usual exercises were prescribed to them. Messrs. Mann and Scott having now completed their course of preparatory studies, were, after being examined on theology, entered on trials for license. The overture

of the Mission Board for obtaining a supply of missionaries, which was sent down to Presbyteries for consideration by the Synod, was taken up. After a lengthened conversation it was agreed to defer the farther consideration of the overture till a future meeting.

The Rev. Mr. White, from Ireland, having been introduced to the court, gave an account of his missionary labours in that country. The next meeting of presbytery was appointed to be held on Tuesday, the 14th of November.

Newcastle. This presbytery met on the 3d October, when there was read a petition from Swalwell for the moderation of a call, which was granted. The moderation to take place on Monday, 16th October, at 7 P.M. Mr. Lawson to preach and preside.

Sessions were recommended to appoint a time for special thanksgiving in their respective congregations for the abundant harvest, and to have then a collection made for some religious or benevolent object.

Mr. William Stewart having performed the trial exercises prescribed to him, his ordination was appointed to take place at Warkworth, on Wednesday, 18th October, at 11 A.M. Mr. Mathison to preside and ordain; Mr. Wallace to preach; Mr. Fisken to give the charge to the young minister; and Mr. A. Stewart to address the congregation. After some conversation as to the Synod's General Fund, the farther consideration of it was postponed till next ordinary meeting. Certificates were produced from Profes sors Lindsay and Eadie for Mr. G. Robertson, student of the first year. The ministers of Newcastle were appointed a committee to superintend his studies,

to him.

Stirling. This presbytery met on the 12th September, and was constituted with prayer by Mr. Frew, moderator. Proceeded to consider Mr. Anderson's demission of the pastoral charge of the United Presbyterian congregation of Dunblane, tendered at last meeting. Compeared as commissioners for the congregation, Messrs. Thomas Kinross, Duncan Dochart, John Maule, and John Reid, who presented the minute-book of the congregation, containing minutes of a congregational meeting, held on 18th August last, sanctioning their appointment, which minute was read. The clerk read a letter from Mr. Muir, of date August 9, stating that having to go to Cumberland in the beginning of September, he feared he should not have it in his power to return in time for the meeting of presbytery, and that, according to the appointment of the presbytery, he had preached at Dunblane on the 30th of July, and read to the congregation an extract of the presbytery's minute with reference to Mr. Anderson's resignation of his charge, and the proceedings of the presbytery thereupon. Mr. Anderson being called upon, intimated his adherence to his letter of demission, and was again fully heard in explanation of the circumstances which led him to this step. The commissioners were also heard. The members of presbytery having expressed their sentiments, and the vote having been taken, it was unanimously agreed to accept of Mr. Anderson's demission of the pastoral charge of the United Presbyterian congregation of Dunblane. It was also unanimously agreed to record the following statement in the minutes: "That the presbytery, while they accept of Mr. Anderson's resignation of his charge, cannot do so without expressing their cordial esteem of Mr. Andersontheir sense of the ability, prudence, and diligence, with which, for so many years, he has discharged the duties of the ministry-their regret at the loss of his wisdom as a member of presbytery, and of his society as a valuable fellow-labourer and faithful friend, and their earnest desire for his personal comfort, and official success and prosperity wherever he may be called to exercise his gifts.

Appointed Mr. Steedman to preach at Dunblane next Sabbath, and to intimate the decision to the congregation.