At a meeting held in this place on the 20th inst. Mr. Mitchell M. Brown, having spent three years in the study of Divinity, was, after delivering the prescribed pieces of trial, and having been examined, licensed to preach the everlasting Gospel as a probationer for the holy ministry. A call also from the congregation of Union, Randolph Čo. Ill. addressed to Wm. M. Graham, was received; and with that from Bethel and Hopewell Ia. was put into his hand. The former was accepted Mr. Graham was also, at his request, dismissed with a certificate to join the Presbytery of Illinois.

Since our last report, our number has been diminished by the death of the Rev. Jeremiah Morrow, which took place the 27th of July last. Our amiable brother met his end, sustained by the faith and the hopes of the gospel, and, we doubt not, is tasting the joy of the Lord. With this exception, our lives have been mercifully spared.

Relative to the state of religion in our bounds, we have nothing unusual to report. We see evils to deplore in the church as well as in the world. All things are not as they should be. There is much calling for humility, and repentance, and prayer, and zeal, and exertion. Yet nothing to discourage.

Our congregations generally enjoy peace. Our people and ministers continue their attatchment to our principles. There is no visible decline, but rather in some quarters an increase in the attendance on public ordinances. And family religion, and the instruction of the rising generation, we trust, are not neglected; though we are free to confess, that in these matters there is great room for increased assiduity, care, and spirituality.

Our vacancies are Fairhaven, Dayton Eaton and HopkinsvilleWe have two unsettled ministers, three probationers, and two students of theology.

A statistical table accompanies this report.

Hamilton, May 22d, 1844.

W. M. BOYSE, Clerk.

JAMES PRESTLEY, Mod.

REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERY OF STeubenville,

To the Moderator and other members of the Gen. A. R. Synod of the West to meet in Hamilton on Wednesday 22d of May next, the Presbytery of Steubenville,

REPORT:

That in general peace and Harmony prevail among us for which we would desire to record our gratitude to the Head of the church whose Gospel proclaims peace on earth and good will to men.

In regard to the state of religion, we have nothing remarkable to record; but judging from the general attention paid to word and ordinances, we may conclude that it is in as favorable a state as when we last reported to Synod. The family altar appears to be erected in the habitations of our people from which the morning and evening

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are carefully attended to in our congregations, and there are several socities for prayer, praise, and religious conference. Our congregations are gradually and permanently increasing; while we are called to lament the death of some valuable members during the past year. There appears from the reports of several of our congregations, to be some deficiency, on the part of the people, regarding the pecuniary support of their Pastors.

The call of Synod, however, for home missions under the direction of your Reverend Body, has been promptly met; and it is believed our apportioned quota of the general estimate of the current expense of the year will be paid over.

We request Synod to send us Mr. Robert A. Browne for the term of five months for whom three of our congregations have made special arrangements.

J. K. Riddle, a probationer, in our connection, gave in a declinaure, which was received and his name erased from our list of probationers. It is understood he is about to connect with another branch of the Christian Church. We have, then, but two probationers for the holy ministry, D. Ferguson and Joseph Buchanan, the former of whom however is permanently situated as a Professor in Washington College Pa. We have now on our Southern border a congregation organized in McKinnies settlement, Wood Co. Va. where two years ago the A. R. Church was almost unknown. In the same region we have Wolf Run, Biarson's station, and New Castle as missionary stations; on the behalf of which destitute places, Presbytery asks of Synod an apportionment of $50,00 for the present year in order that, in connection with McKinnie's settlement we may be able to send a young man among them at least four months, this summer. Thus, Fathers and brethren, we have given you a brief summary of the state of matters among us.

That the Great Head of the Church may preside in your councils and direct and bless your deliberations and decisions for the promotion of his glory and the best interests of his visible kingdom, is the desire and prayer of your brethren in Christ Jesus.

By order of Presbytery:

Done at Piney Fork Church, this 17th of April, 1844.

WILLIAM LORIMER, P. C.

REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERY OF INDIANA,

To the 4th General Synod now in session at Hamilton, Ohio, the delegates of the Presbytery of Indiana present the following state

ment.

No considerable change, as far as known to us, in the condition of that part of the church which is under the care of our Presbytery has taken place. The lives of our ministers have been preserved, yet two of them have experienced a decline of health, and there is some reason to apprehend the continuance of their indisposition, notwithstanding they have been able with but little intermission to continue abeir labors. As to the state of religion in the bounds of the Presby

tery, we have nothing special to communicate. Among our mem bers generally an interesting attention is given to the duties of religion, yet a worldly spirit abounds and the love of some has waxen cold. Various kinds of vice greatly abound, but we think not quite to the extent it has recently done. This may be owing to the greater prevalence of temperance and the sanctification of the Lord's day. The latter in some sections of our country is the effect of some attention to the advice of the 1st General Synod on the question of running the Sabbath mail: and as far as the attempt has been made, it has not been difficult to secure the co-operation of several christian denominations. The fast appointed by the General Synod has been observed. The Presbytery has under its care one student of Theology, who has attended two sessions at the Theological Seminary at Oxford. Rev. Hugh Mayne presented a certificate of ministerial standing and dismission from the Presbytery of Chillicothe, to the Presb'y at its meeting which took place on the 16th of this instant, and requested to be admitted as a member, which request was granted. It is desired that his time should be left optional. He is in feeble health, and some of his family in a low state of health and not expected to recover.

We have under our care but one congregation ripe for settlement which is the united congregation of Bethel and Hopewell in Jefferson and Scott counties Ia. We have also some other small vacancies and missionary stations. White Lick and its connections are recommended to the attention of the Synod. Should Mr. John H. Bonner be permitted to remain in his present location, we would suggest, that he be appointed to labor in them as much of his time as may be consistent with the claims of Lebanon and its connections. We have no means except our settled ministers of supplying our destitution and hope the Synod will take our wants under consideration, and if at all practicable provide for Bethel and Hopewell and Carmi. We believe there is some important missionary ground within our bounds, and did it consist with the ability of the Synod, and the wants of the church elsewhere we would be glad to see a missionary stationed at Indianopolis..

Respectfully submitted,

JAMES WORTH,
JOSEPH K. RANKIN,
JOHN MOFFIT.

REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERY OF BLAIRSVILLE.

Dear Brethren:---.

In reviewing the events of the past year we find cause for rejoicing, and for humiliation.

Under the blessing of God we have, to some extent, enjoyed prosperity and peace. The church within our bounds has been gradually increasing; more, it is believed, from the establishment of new vacancies, than by accessions to our settled congregations. There is in general a good attendance upon the ordinances of the gospel; and some evidence that the word is made effectual to salvation. Though there is much, we fear, of a lukewarm spirit among professors of religion, and too many irregularities in their lives, yet we think it is but

just to say that many amongst us recommend the gospel by the careful observance of its duties.

But while these things may excite our joy and devout gratitude; there are other things over which we must lament. In too many instances, a spirit of discord has found its way among those professing to be brethren, and from whose breasts it ought to be the most distant. For this we should be deeply humbled, and induced to both labor and pray more earnestiy for the peace of Zion. We must also lament that we have not been more successful in enlarging the kingdom of our Redeemer. Much irreligion still prevails in the world around us. The means of salvation are wholly neglected by many, and contemned by others. The health of some of our brethren has been so much impaired as to prevent them from exercising their ministry for some time past. But it is hoped that this chastisement will be only for a short season; and that they will be restored to health, and prepared for future usefulness.

These things seem to call for both joy and sorrow. And in view of them we may adopt the sentiment of the Psalmist, and, "sing of mercy and of judgment."

In our proceedings during the past year, there is but little which we deem necessary to report to you. In the month of Aug. Rev. Alexander McCahan was installed in the congregations of Jacksonsville and Mt. Olivet, Indiana Co. Pa. At our late meeting in April, this connection was dissolved, and Mr. McCahan appointed as a stated supply at the latter place, so much of his time as the congregation may require.

In the month of Nov. Mr. John W. Duff was ordained to the office of the ministry, and installed in the congregation of Puckety, Westmoreland co. Pa.

There are in the Pby. eleven settled ministers, and two unsettled, two probationers, and two students of Theology. Messrs. McCahan and Gill are the unsettled ministers, and J. M. and J. N. Dick pro

bationers.

In concluding our report we may state that several of our settled congregations (some of them for a length of time) have adopted the plan of monthly collections, in aid of our Home, and Foreign Missionary funds.

That you may enjoy the blessings of the Head of the Church: and that his work may prosper in your hands is the prayer of your breth-ren. By order of Presbytery:

May 9th, 1844.

JOSEPH OSBORNE,
JOHN W. DUFF.
Committee.

REPORT OF THE FIST PRESBYTERY OF ILLINOIS.

Dear Brethren:--

The First Presbytery of Illinois respectfully report, That although another year has passed away, yet there is not any thing of singular importance, that has taken place with us. Through the goodness of God the lives of all our ministers have been spared; and their health continued, with the exception of Mr. A. S. Fulton spo

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ken of in our last report, who gave up his congregation and has not yet returned to it. Our settled congregations are five. They are all increasing and some of them rapidly. There are several vacancies, and new ones still springing up. We expect some of them will soon be settled. St. Louis is ripe for settlement, and is in a promising condition; their house is enclosed, they are going forward with it as fast as they can, The union congregation has prepared a call for Mr. William M. Graham, which has been received by this Presbytery, and will be forwarded to the first Presbytery of Ohio as soon as possible. Mr. Duff presented a certificate to our Presbytery from the first Presbytery of Ohio, which was received, and his name placed on our roll as a probationer. Harrison, and Virginia Grove in lowa Territory, have presented a call to Mr. Jackson Duff, which was by him accepted.

Two vacancies have placed themselves under our care, viz: New Aargau, and South Randolph. We have two probationers. Our missionary field is very extensive. We need much help, and we hope the Synod will send us as great supply as it can. Our congregations enjoy a good degree of peace, and are firmly attached to the standard and usages of the Associate Reformed Church. But notwithstanding all this, we have to lament, that there is much of error, and immorality in our midst. Mr. Joseph Thompson and Mr. James A. Foster are our delegates to General Synod.

At our present meeting in St. Louis Mr. John P. Pinkerton, student of Theology, after delivering the usual pieces of trial, and being examined, according as the Constitution directs, to the entire satisfaction of Presbytery, was licensed to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ: and was reminded that he had to attend the Theological Seminary during the following winter.

With respect to the appointments made by General Synod into the bounds of our Presbytery we received only a partial supply. Mr. Wm: Graham has labored in our bounds with acceptance.

We are assured by our congregational reports that the day set apart by the Synod for humiliation and prayer was observed by all our congregations.

We would request General Synod to permit Mr. Pinkerton to stay in our bounds until the next meeting of General Synod with the exception of the time he has to attend the Seminary. It is also his own desire, and assured that you will grant it, we have given him appointments until the meeting of Synod.

Brethren, our prayer is that, grace, mercy and peace may be with you and all committed to your care, and that you may be useful in life, happy in death, "and dwell in the house of the Lord forever. JAMES C. PORTER, P. Clerk.

By order of Presbytery:

St. Louis, April 26th, 1844.

REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERY OF MANSfield.

The Presbytery of Mansfield respectfully report, That,