wealth, it may be considered the largest collection ever made in the Free Church, and gives evidence of the value the people have been taught to set on a faithfully preached Gospel, and of their faithful adherence to Free Church principles. The church is built near Tayvallich, on a site granted by the Hon. Colonel Elphinstone, is capable of accommodating a congregation of 1,100, and is now free of debt. We understand that the people of North Knapdale, not being in a situation to give a call to a minister, feel deeply sensible of the very great obligations they are under to the congregation of the Rev. Mr. M'Bride in Rothesay, in allowing Mr. M'Bride to labour so frequently in the districts of North and South Knapdale, where his labours have been eminently blessed in producing a general awakening among the people, which appears, under the blessing of God, to lead to convictions and conversion of souls from the power and dominion of sin to the light and influence of the Gospel.

[In the above notice which we extract from a Free Church paper, it is said that the collection at North Knapdale is the largest ever made in the Free Church; but we who know the parish well are disposed to go further and say, it is the largest collection, all things considered, and judging on the principle of the widow's mite, we ever heard of. We trust that the people may soon have a fixed pastor. Mr. M'Bride, who is a native of the parish, has shown apostolic love to his brethren, his kinsmen according to the flesh, as well as abounded in apostolic labours amongst them; and we will add, he has been blessed with apostolic success. When will our people learn to imitate their Free Church brethren in their liberality as in those other good qualities displayed by our Scottish neighbours?-ED.]

POPISH SUPERSTITION.

At the Roman Catholic Cathedral in this

on the 23d inst., the solemn translation took place of the relics of Saint Sotique, brought out some time since from Rome, the great mart of such spiritual wares. An immense crowd assembled to witness the ceremony. What this new saint was, the Melanges does hot say, but "the precious remains" of this

martyr enclosed in glass bottles and encased in a wax effigy of the saint of "astonishing perfection," is now deposited on an altar for

the "veneration of believers."

On the 20th inst., two Jesuit missionaries left for Red River, to form a settlement there. This will be the fourth establishment formed in British America since 1841. Two young women, novices, and a servant woman, proceed in the same canoe to join the nuns who last year established a nunnery in that distant region. Montreal Paper.

livered by Dr. Brown and Messrs. Armstrong and Chamberlain. In the course of the evening, the Rev. Dr. gave a familiar illustration of the motion of the earth round the sun, and of the moon round the earth, the causes of day and night, the revolution of the seasons, eclipses, &c., &c., rendered the more intelligible by the exhibition of a small orrery, in which the various motions were shown. From this he took occasion to speak of the Sun of Righteousness, and the beauties of holiness emanating from him and reflected by believers on the world around, like the light of the natural sun reflected by the moon upon this lower world. Having concluded with praise and prayer, the party broke up, highly delighted with the entertainment, and expressing a wish that although this was the first social party of the kind they had had it would not be the last.

BAZAAR AT MARYPORT.

A BAZAAR for the sale of ladies' work was opened in Maryport on the 18th ult. The object of the bazaar was the erection of a school-house in connection with the Presbyterian Church in that place. The sale continued during a part of three days, and realized the very handsome sum of 1047. The whole arrangements reflect the highest credit on the Ladies' Committee who managed the undertaking, and to whose zeal and unwearied industry it is indebted for its The sum realized, together with contributions previously made by the congregation and assistance received from kind friends in other quarters, will be sufficient to build a comfortable school-house, and to repair the church.

success.

The benefits to be derived from having such Institutions in connexion with our congregations, and the necessity of the teachers receiving every encouragement from the minister and the people, is but too apparent to require any comment. No one can be blind to the good effects springing from such sources, and it is but proper and right that those who are devoting their time and talents to this work, should not in vain ask for the countenance and occasional co-operation of those whose other arrangements prevent them from regularly engaging in this portion of the Church's duty. Manchester, April, 1846.

PRESBYTERIES' PROCEEDINGS.

PRESBYTERY OF LONDON.

THIS Presbytery met, by appointment, at 16, Exeter Hall, on the 19th March. The Rev. William Nicolson, Moderator, in the Chair.

Professor Campbell gave notice of an overture to the Synod on the subject of the designation which our Church, at present, bears, and the propriety of changing it to

the "Presbyterian Church of England.'

At the request of the congregation of the Ranelagh Presbyterian Church, the induction of Mr. Cousin was put off till Friday, the 10th of April next, at twelve o'clock

noon.

The Presbytery then proceeded to consider the answers that were returned by the Students to the queries that had been printed for their use. They found these answers, in general, very satisfactory. But, as the different matters involved required more time and attention than the Presbytery could, at present, afford to give, it was agreed

ON Sabbath evening, the 5th of April, the Annual Examination of the Sabbath School in connexion with the Scotch Church, St. Peter's

square, took place in the presence of the Mr. Munro, and an audience of upwards of two hundred of the congregation, composed, for the most part, of the children attending this excellent and well-conducted school.

Before the examination commenced, the Superintendent, Mr. George F. Barbour, shortly the course of lessons which had engaged the attention of the elder classes during the past twelve months, and shewed

the connexion between the lessons of the

various quarters. Seven separate sections, comprising seventeen classes, were then examined by the Superintendent and Teachers, and the prompt and accurate replies made by the scholars to the questions propounded, evinced the interest which they took in their lessons, and gave a good specimen of the system of training to which they are subjected.

After the examination was concluded, about sixty prizes (books of various sizes, and all suited to the capacities of the parties receiving them) were distributed among the most deserving of the scholars, for proficiency in the lessons of the classes, and for regularity of attendance since last examination. It is but seldom that such an interesting spectacle presents itself as that afforded to the St. Peter's-square congregation on the evening in question, and it will perhaps afford some encouragement to those of our friends who are engaged in this work, to persevere in their labours of love.

the matter carefully, and report to the Presbytery on Tuesday next at two o'clock, p.m.

The Presbytery met accordingly at 16, Exeter Hall, on the 24th of March. The Rev. William Nicolson, Moderator, in the

Chair.

Professor Lorimer read the Report of the Committee appointed at last meeting, to consider the answers of the students, and other relative matters. The Report was unanimously approved of, and the clerk was instructed to transmit a copy of it to the ensuing meeting of Synod.

Professor Campbell read a set of regulations in reference to the qualifications, that should in future be required before applicants are admitted as students to our theological College. It was agreed that they should lie on the table till next ordinary meeting.

The Committee appointed last year to superintend the studies of the students during the summer, was re-appointed with former instructions, and requested to report again to the Presbytery at their convenience. Agreeably to notice formerly given, Professor Campbell moved that the following overture be transmitted to the Synod, viz."Whereas it is of importance that this Church shall assume a designation sufficiently descriptive, yet withal so simple that all may easily understand and bear it in remembrance. And whereas the present designation is wanting in descriptiveness, and is consequently liable to be mistaken or forgotten: It is therefore humbly overtured to the very Reverend the Synod of the Presbyterian Church in England, by the Presbytery of London, to pass an Act declaring that the designation of this Church shall for the future be "The Presbyterian Church of England."

Which Motion having heen seconded, it was unanimously agreed to transmit the said

overture.

The Presbytery appointed a Committee to meet with the students at 16, Exeter Hall, on Monday next, at six o'clock, p.m., to exhort, counsel, and encourage them in the prosecution of their studies during the

summer.

The Presbytery met again, by appointment, at the Presbyterian Church, Edward-street, Wardour-street, on the 2d of April, for the ordination of Mr. Macaulay and other business.

The edict for the Ordination of Mr. Macaulay was produced, duly executed, and endorsed. Intimation was then given to the congregation assembled that the Presbytery were met with a view to the ordination of Mr. Macaulay. And that, if any one or more of them had any objection to offer against the life or doctrine of the said Mr. Macaulay, they should forthwith repair to the vestry where the Presbytery were sitting, and declare the same. No objections were offered. Whereupon the Presbytery proceeded to the church, and, after praise and prayer, the Rev. W. M. Thompson preached from Matthew x. 32. The Rev. Josias Wilson expounded the principles Presbytery.

of

The Rev. James Hamilton, after having

intimated that all the preliminary steps had been regularly gone through, put the usual questions to Mr. Macaulay; and having received satisfactory answers to the same, he proceeded with the rest of the brethren to the solemn work of setting apart the said Mr. James Macaulay, by and the imposition of hands to the office of the holy ministry, and the pastoral charge of the congregation at Edward-street, Wardour

street.

prayer,

Mr. Macaulay then received the right hand of fellowship from the brethren present. Thereafter, Mr. Fisher gave the charges to the minister and people respectively. And after Mr. Macaulay had judicially signed the formula, his name was ordered to be added to the roll.

In accordance with the prayer of a Petition from the Kirk Session of the Presbyterian Church at Birmingham, the Presbytery fixed Thursday, the 16th of April for the moderation of a call from that congregation in favour of a pastor. Mr. Lewis, of Dudley, to preach and preside.

The Presbytery met again by appointment, at the Ranelagh Presbyterian Church on the 10th of April, for the induction of the Rev. Mr. Cousin, and for other business. The church was very well filled. The solemn services on the occasion, were very appropriately conducted by Mr. Hamilton, who preached in his own striking and graphic style. Professor Campbell, who gave a clear and able exposition of the principles of Presbytery, and Mr. Chalmers, who put the usual questions, inducted Mr. Cousin by prayer, and delivered impressive addresses to the minister and people respectively.

Mr. Cousin will be introduced to his people on Sabbath the first, by Mr. Bonar, of Kelso.

Mr. Bryson has accepted the call which he has received from the Presbyterian congregation at Wolverhampton.

The Presbytery held its ordinary monthly meeting at 16, Exeter Hall, on the 14th of April. The Rev. Wm. Nicolson, Moderator, in the chair,

Commissions were produced, read, and sustained in favour of the following ruling

elders, viz., Mr. Samuel Dalton, for Moderator, was duly constituted. Sederunt,

Woolwich; Mr. Laurence Gibson, for
Marylebone; and Mr. Robert Wilson, for
John Knox Church.

Mr. Hunter's call was referred simpliciter to the Synod.

Mr. Lorimer gave in a verbal report from the Committee appointed to aid the congregation at Westminster, in their endeavours to obtain a more suitable place of worship, The Presbytery approved of the report, and re-appointed the Committee with former powers.

The Rev. A. L. Gordon was appointed to dispense the communion at Westminster on an early day.

The Presbytery then resumed consideration of Professor Campbell's regulations for the admission of Students to the Theological classes. After a few of them had been slightly altered, they were unanimously approved of, and the Clerk was instructed to transmit a copy to the Synod.

On the Motion of Professor Campbell, the Presbytery agreed to transmit an overture to the Synod on the subject of the constitution and powers of the Commission

of Synod.

On the Motion of Mr. Wilson, the Presbytery agreed to transmit an overture on the subject

of Presbyterial visitations.

The Moderator reported that the Committee formerly appointed to meet with the students, to exhort, counsel, and encourage them in the prosecution of their studies during the summer, had discharged the important duty with which they were intrusted

by the Presbytery.

The Clerk produced and read a Memorial from Millwall, setting forth the distance at which the inhabitants are placed from the means of enjoying gospel privileges, and moral and religious education, and the prospect which they now have of getting a Day and Sabbath School established in the island. And, at the same time, craving that the Presbytery would be pleased to take the

direction of the said school, and appoint

a

Committee to co-operate with the Memorialists, or to do otherwise, as they may deem best for the attainment of this object.

On the Motion of Professor Campbell, it was unanimously agreed that the Presbytery deeply sympathize with the Memorialists, rejoice that there is such a prospect opening up for them, and appoint a Committee with full powers accordingly.

The Pre Presbytery adjourned to meet at 16, Exeter Hall, on the second Tuesday of May.

The Presbytery met again, by appointment, at the Presbyterian Church, Hampstead, on April 16th, for the induction of the Rev. James McLymont to the pastoral charge of that congregation.

The temporary place in which this interesting congregation have, for some time, been accustomed to meet, was crowded. The induction services were very appropriately and ably conducted by Messrs. Wilson, Nicolson, and Lorimer.

The newly inducted Minister was cordially welcomed by his flock. And we trust that,

by the blessing of the Great Head of the Church, he may prove "a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

PRESBYTERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND, MARCH 25, 1846.. The which day the Presbytery met here by adjournment, and after a sermon by the

Rev. Mr. Huie, Moderator, Dr. Hutchinson, Messrs. Anderson, Edwards, Gillespie, McMurray, Lennie, Thomson, Ministers, and the Clerk.

The minutes of former meetings being read and approved of, Mr. Edwards was chosen Moderator, and Mr. Blythe re-elected Clerk. The Commission of Mr. Thomas Hall, ruling Elder for the Presbyterian Church, St. James's, Alnwick, was handed in, and sustained, whereupon Mr. Hall took his seat as a member of Court.

Mr. McMurray brought forward the Motion of which he formerly gave notice, that this Presbytery recommend its several members to use means to persuade their congregations to have the ordinance of baptism, so far as practical, administered in the public congregation, to which the Presbytery agreed.

An overture to the Synod anent the suffering brethren in the Canton de Vaud was sunering brought forward by Mr. Thompson. An overture to the Synod anent the state of religion within the bounds thereof was

was

brought forward by Mr. Huie. An overture to the Synod anent the augmentation of stipends brought forward by Mr. Anderson, all of which being cordially approved of, were appointed by the Presbytery to be transmitted to the Synod.

A petition was handed in from the Elders and Deacons of the congregation at Birdhope Craig, praying the Presbytery immediately on the demission of Mr. McLymont, to appoint one of their number to moderate in a call in favour of the Rev. K.

Johnson to be their minister. The Presbytery appointed Mr. Huie to preach at Birdhope Craig, and declare the church vacant, so soon as the Clerk of Presbytery shall have been advised of Mr. McLymont's induction to the congregation at Hampstead, and also appoint Mr. Huie on same day at Birdhope Craig, immediately after divine service in the forenoon to moderate in

a call in favour of the Rev. K. Johnson, or any

other probationer or minister of this church who may then be proposed.

Applications were made by the congregations at Blyth and Seaton Delavel to be permitted to connect themselves with the Presbytery of Newcastle, which were agreed to.

The following collections had been made in behalf of the schemes of the church, by the different congregations:- Warrenford, for the College, 21. 10s., for Foreign Missions, 21. 10s.; St. James's, Alnwick, for the Home Mission, 3l. 8s. 4d.; Framlington, for the Home Mission, 11., for the school scheme, 11. 15s.; Morpeth, for the Home Mission, 17%.; Wooler, for the College, 67. 10s., for the Home Mission, 41.; Glanton, for the Home Mission, 4l., for the College, 3l.; Widdrington, for the Home Mission, 11. 11s. 2d.; Branton, for Foreign Missions, 67. 16s. 6d., for school scheme, 51. 6s. 7d.

Mr. Thomson gave notice of a Motion at next meeting anent drinking customs at baptisms and funerals.

Meeting of Presbytery for devotional exercises, and Conference on ministerial work

to be held at Felton on the last Wednesday in June, at eleven o'clock, the Moderator to preach.

Next half-yearly meeting to be held at Wooler, on the last Wednesday in September, at eleven o'clock. Mr. Thomson to preach, Sederunt closed with prayer.

LONDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

EXTENSION SOCIETY.

On the evening of Wednesday, March 11, the first Annual Meeting of the London Presbyterian Church Extension Society was held in the Lower Room, Exeter Hall. A few minutes past six, P. M. Stewart, Esq., M.P., accompanied by the gentlemen of the Committee and other friends, took the chair, and called upon the Rev. Joseph Fisher, of Southwark, to open the meeting with prayer.

The Chairman, after apologizing for the absence of Mr. Fox Maule, who, but for a public engagement of long standing, which he could not break, would have presided on that occasion, and for the necessity under which he himself was laid of soon retiring, owing to an engagement of considerable importance, stated briefly the object and claims of the Society, showing, by a reference to the appalling condition of Westminster, the absolute necessity of doing something towards meeting the evil. After expressing his conviction that the Society only required to be better known, in order to ensure for it the unanimous support of the Presbyterians in London, and that its claims would be

ably set forth by his Reverend and other friends around him, called upon

Dr. Stewart, one of the Secretaries, to read the Report, of which, as it is now in circulation, we need not here give any abstract. Dr. S. read letters of apology from Thomas Farmer, Esq., and George Hitchcock, Esq.,

the latter enclosing a cheque for 50l.

to

the church, and after having sung several appropriate hymns, they walked in procession to the Borough School-room, which was kindly granted by the Mayor for the occasion, and where they were regaled with tea, cake, and fruit. In the evening they again assembled in the Church for Divine service, when their much esteemed minister, the Rev. James Anderson, A.M., delivered an appropriate and impressive discourse from Jer. iii. 4, to which they attentively listened.

The utmost order and harmony prevailed throughout the whole proceedings, and all appeared much delighted. There are several more attending the schools, but were prevented being present on this occasion from necessary engagements.

The teachers and choir of the congregation, about fifty also entertained in number, were with tea, &c., on Tuesday evening, the 14th inst. After the Divine blessing had been implored upon the repast, by the Rev. James Anderson, several appropriate and excellent speeches were delivered, and during the evening, the choir delighted the company with some choice pieces of vocal music, which were executed tastefully. A fine, harmonious, and cordial feeling pervaded the Meeting, and it was resolved unanimously, that a

similar Meeting be henceforth held annually. In the course of the evening, Mr. Hood, the Treasurer, made the gratifying announcement to the Meeting that during the year ending April, 1846, the congregational contributions to the Philanthropic schemes of the Church had amounted to 581. 16s. 3d. After praise and prayer the company separated much gratified.

CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MORPETH PRESBY

TERIAN CHURCH TOWARDS THE SCHEMES
OF THE SYNOD AND HOME OBJECTS FOR
THE YEAR ENDING APRIL 1846.

Collection Association

Collection

Collection Association G. H. G.

Individual donations previously given 200

Collection, &c.

The Rev. William Nicolson moved, and the Rev. William Hanna seconded the adoption of the Report. In the course of his observations, Mr. Nicolson brought out, by a reference to statistical data of acknowledged authority, that there are 600,000 in London, for whom no church accommodation is provided, and shewed how easily, were all the congregations in London provided with well-organized Associations, a large annual return might be made to the Society, even though the contributions were on the lowest scale. The second resolution was moved by the Rev. James Hamilton, and seconded by Association Alexander Gibson Carmichael, Esq., and specified the design of the Society, viz. enable the London congregations to provide themselves with places of worship, without encroaching on, and even while contributing to, the Church Extension Fund of the Home Mission. The third, which asserted the earnest wish of the Society to co-operate harmoniously with all who hold the Head,and the peculiar facilities possessed by Presbyterians for preserving in church-going habits those who are continually arriving in London, and reclaiming those who, through long neglect, have strayed from the good old paths, was moved by the Rev. Josias Wilson, and seconded by the Rev. W. M. Bunting, in speeches of characteristic humour, eloquence, and acuteness. The fourth was moved by the Rev. W. Chalmers, and seconded by the Rev. James Ferguson. Alexander Gillespie, Esq., moved, and the Rev. George Lewis, is, of Dudley, seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairmen, which having been carried by acclamation, the Rev. Professor Lorimer pronounced the benediction; and the meeting, which was well attended to the close, adjourned.

MORPETH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHESTER.

ON Sabbath, the 5th of April, the Rev. Joseph R. Welsh, of the Canning-street Presbyterian Church, Liverpool, kindly officiated in the Mission Station lately opened in this city. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the attendance in the afternoon was highly encouraging, while the

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