health, and the pecuniary difficulties in connection with his church, they recommended to the Presbytery to accept of the resigmation. Whereupon it was moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed to : the Presbytery having heard the Report of their Committee, agree to accept of Mr. Adam's resignation, and hereby do loose him from his charge. And further appoint a Committee, consisting of Messrs. Paterson (Convener) and M'Caw, Ministers; and Messrs. R. Barbour and Halliday, Elders, to confer with the Session and Congregation at Leeds, with a view to obtain the payment of arrears of stipend, and also to communicate with the Home Mission Committee in order to obtain, in the peculiar circumstances of the case, a grant for Mr. Adam on his leaving this Presbytery. The Presbytery further express their deep sympathy with Mr. Adam in the very trying circumstances of his case, and cordially recommend him to the most favourable reception of the Free Church of Scotland, and more especially to the Presbytery within whose bounds he may labour. Before loosing Mr. Adam, the Moderator engaged in prayer. Mr. Thomson was appointed to declare Leeds Church vacant on the 18th inst., and to be Moderator of the Session during the vacancy. The Schedules of Risley and Wigan Schools were attested. Communion Rolls were also attested. At the preceding Meeting of Presbytery, a Committee was appointed to address a friendly and solemn remonstrance to the Minister and Church Session of St. George's, Liverpool, in reference to their continued use of the organ in public worship. The following was read by the Convener, and reported as forwarded, agreeably to the terms of the minute.

Manchester, 6th January, 1857. Dear Brethren,

It is with feelings of friendship and affection, that, in the name of the Presbytery of Lancashire, we undertake to address you in a matter which pertains to the worship of Almighty God, in the Congregation of which he has made you. Overseers; and which intimately pertains also to the order of our Church. In performance of this duty laid upon us, we trust that we shall be guided by the spirit of wisdom and kindness; and we earnestly entreat you to weigh and consider, in the same spirit, what we now venture to submit.

Assuming what we are fairly entitled to assume, on every right and reasonable view

at its Meeting in April last, declared its mind to be opposed to the use of instrumental music in the Congregations under its government and control; and, farther, that Presbyteries were enjoined to see that nothing contrary to its declared mind, in this respect, be allowed in the churches within their bounds; it became the duty of the Lancashire Presbytery to enjoin you, the Minister, and Church Session of St. George's, to desist from the use of the organ which had been placed in the church, and employed in the worship of the congregation. This injunction has not hitherto been complied with. We would fondly trust such refusal will not be persisted in. It surely becomes you, as a subordinate Court of the Church, to consider that it is at "... interest and your duty to yield obedience to the lawful authority of your Superior Courts, as well as to 3. all in your power, by a ready compliance, to avert the evils which must arise from your pursuing an opposite course. We earnestly and affectionately beseech you not to do what is fitted to cause or increase discord in our Presbyterian Church, by persistance in this innovation. We have but very recently been formed into a united community, governed by courts and regulated by laws; and, as might be expected, we have many difficulties to contend with, in giving effect to these, and in bringing the Church, in all its parts, into harmonious working with its avowed constitution. At the same time, the attainment of this object, though difficult, may, by the blessing of God, be effected; provided that the office-bearers of such congregations as yours, be prepared to lend their assistance, by example and otherwise, in accomplishing the end in view. Consider, then, dear brethren, how largely your compliance will contribute to this; and how much, on the other hand, your continuance in an opposite course will tend to foster a spirit of strife, which may prove so hurtful to the interests of religion amongst us. Besides this, it cannot but be obvious to you all, as men who have experience in administering law and rule among your people, that, if in this matter and instance, you refuse to submit to lawful authority, there will be a severe blow dealt to your own authority as office-bearers; and also such an example presented to other Sessions, and Congregations, as may seriously impair the maintenance of government and discipline throughout our Church. We are persuaded that you cannot but be sen

of the case, that the Synod of our Church,

sible to this danger; and trust that, by immediate compliance with the injunction

sidency of the Rev. W. M'Caw. The school-room was tastefully decorated, and the meeting was large and joyous. The speaking, as on a former occasion, was confined purposely to members of the conregation, and this with the most satis#. results. Occasion was taken to review the history of the congregation during the ten years of its existence. Ten years ago Mr. M'Caw became the minister of the church, and his call was signed by only thirteen communicants; now the membership numbers 220. The entire debt has been wiped off the church and schools, and they are now free from any encumbrance whatever. An efficient staff of elders, and another of deacons, have been ordained. Sabbath and day-schools have been put into efficient operation. A Juvenile Missionary Association, a Ladies' Clothing Society, and a Tract Distribution Society, have been organized; and satisfactory efforts have been made in behalf of the Missionary and other institutions of our church in England. So that, though constrained to acknowledge many imperfections and shortcomings, the meeting felt that they could not but inscribe on their Ebenezer, “hitherto hath the Lord helped us.” The Congregational Treasurer, Mr. Morton, read the financial report for the jo. year, which showed a balance in the hands of the treasurer. He mentioned, moreover, that, during the past half year, fifty new sittings have been let in the church. There, after it was moved by Mr. John Stuart, and seconded by Mr. W. M“Farren, and unanimously carried, amid the applause of the meeting, that £50 ayear should henceforth be added to the minister's stipend. Mr. M'Caw expressed his hearty acknowledgments for this additional token of his people's kindness and regard, stating, that this is the second addition of a similar sum that has been made to his stipend since he became the pastor. He took occasion also to acknowledge the kindness of the ladies of the congregation in presenting him with a new pulpit-gown and cassock. The meeting was addressed also by Mr. J. Armstrong, on the Sabbath...?. by Mr. J. Edmunds, on the Ladies' Benevolent Society; by Mr. J. Scott, student, on our College; by Mr. J. Arnold, on the City Mission; and by Mr. W. Dean, on the Juvenile Missionary Association, which has raised some £19 during the past year. At intervals, during the evening, the Congregational Voluntary Choir, led by Mr. N. Meadows, performed a number of pieces of music, with remarkably good taste; and, as was felt by all here, well entitled to the vote of thanks that was moved to them by Mr. J. Elsmore. At the close of the proceedings it seemed to be

the unanimous sentiment that a most interesting and pleasurable evening had been spent. BRAMPtoN.—The Sabbath-school teachers held their quarterly tea-meeting Dec. 26th, when they were joined by a few friends, and a goodly number of young men and women, who attend the Bible Classes. After tea, the chair being occupied by the minister, interesting speeches were delivered on subjects bearing on Sabbathschool teaching, by the Rev. Mr. Shaw (Wesleyan minister) and others. The superintendent, Mr. Bath, read a very excellent report, from which we learn that the school continues to make steady progress, and is at present in a very flourishing condition. The anniversary meeting of the Sabbath school took place on the evening of New Year's Day. It must have been very pleasing to the parents and friends present to observe the amount of Scriptural knowledge possessed by the children; the correctness with which they answered the questions in the Shorter Catechism; and the R.", with which they recited various hymns and portions of Scripture. No fewer than twelve Bibles, thirty Testaments, and a number of valuable books, were distributed as rewards. The Children's Missionary Box was opened, and found to contain about 29s., part of which was voted to the Chinese Mission Fund. A public examination of the Day-school, in connection with the Presbyterian Church, was held on the 23rd ult, which exhibited not less the industry and proficiency of the scholars, than the ability and zeal of the teacher, Mr. Fraser. The scholars acquitted themselves with great credit, and entered with much heart into all the exercises of the day. We were struck with the perfect discipline of the school, and the amount of general knowledge possessed by the scholars, which could not but be highly gratifying to the parents and friends present, and also to the minister, to whose efforts we are chiefly indebted for the existence of a school so superior in connection with our own Church. MoRPETH...-The Annual Social Entertainment on behalf of the Schools in connection with the Presbyterian Church, was held here, as usual, on the evening of New Year's Day. The tea was served up in the Town Hall and Borough School Rooms. The two sections of guests adjourned at six o'clock to the Court House, the use of which was kindly granted by the county magistrates for the occasion. That spacious and beautiful hall was densely crowded with an audience amounting to 1,200. On the motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Tait, William Trotter, Esq., M.D., was called to the chair, and opened the proceedings

state of the congregation, and the pleasure with which he had performed his duties in the past twelve months. Several of the office-bearersandothers spoke encouragingly of the various institutions in connection with the Church, and urged upon the members an increase of zeal in their behalf. A pleasant episode in the meeting was the presentation of a tea service (supplied from the establishment of Mr. M'Ferran, Wictoria Street) to Mr. Joseph Hurst, a member of the deacon's court, for valuable services rendered to the congregation. At a late period of the evening, the minister and several members spoke to the desirability of liquidating the debt of about £1,200 which is on the Church, and of providing a more suitable school room than the one they now possess. Resolutions were moved, and unanimously carried, to promote these objects, and upwards of £1,000 was subscribed in the room. The minister stated that, in addition to this, he had obtained subscriptions from friends of the congregation, to the extent of about £400, and he expected a considerable addition, and that there were many of the members of the congregation unavoidably absent, who would fully make up the required amount. altogether a very pleasant one, separated about eleven o'clock. SALFoRD.—The Young Men's Association held its third Annual Meeting on the 26th of December. Mr. J. W. Hindshaw in the Chair. The Report exhibited considerable F. in the Society. The Membership ad increased a half more during the year than what it was. After Tea, Addresses were delivered, by the Chairman, “On the Value of Association ;” by Messrs. Inglis and Coates, “On the Report;” by the Rev. Robert Steel, “On the #., of the Connection between Science and Religion;” by Dr. Allen, of the Wesley College, Sheffield; by Mr. George Edwards, “On Literature;” by Mr. J. Mitchell, “On Britain's Greatness in Relation to the Bible;” by the Rev. A. Inglis, and others. Music and art aided also the fellowship of letters, making this the most successful meeting the Society has had. A new feature was introduced in the proposal to unite the members in an active benevolence beyond their ordinary exercises together. We trust the suggestion may be carried out, and be copied by other societies of Christian youth. BLYTH.—On the afternoon of New Year's Day, between two and three hundred members and friends of the English Presbyterian Church took tea together. In the evening there was a public Meeting, when Michael Scott, Esq., contractor for the new docks at Blyth, occupied the chair. Fo having been sung, and prayer offered up by the

The meeting, which was