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THREE DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Vol. XXXII.—No. 43. lioitiriimfiaiis. Rev. John Bolles Glenn, Was born in Chester District, 8. C., April 6th, 1786, and died in Auburn, Ala., August 9th, 1869. It is impossible in a short newspaper biography to couvey a just idea of the ex alted character and worth of this venera ble servant of God, or to pay a suitable tri bute to bis 'memory. He watched on the walls of Zion for more than half a centu ry, without once deserting his post or fail ing, when opportunity was offered, to speak comforting aud encouraging words to the followers of Jesus. Born where the country was new, and reared among plauters who were braveiy contending with the forces of nature for subsisteuce and wealth, and trained by a father of stern habits and inflexible integrity, he acquired in fearly life habits of industry, frugality and perseverance, which made his career eminently prosperous aud suc cessful. His father, James Glenn, was from Cumberland co., Va., and was a member of the P. E. Church —having been a com municant of the Church of England be fore the Kevolutionary War. He, how ever, was of a liberal spirit and cordially fraternized with the other Christian de nominations around him. While very decided in his religious convictious and moral character, lie was not a sectarian bigot. lie wished his family to have all possible religious culture; hence when Asbuty and his associates were laying the broad foundations of Methodism in his neighborhood, be gave them his hearty support and co-operation, aud led his family to their meetings, and they were, by Oils means, very soon brought under the direct iiitlueuce of the Methodist min istry. The subject of this notice was one of the first to connect himself actively with the church, iu his 22d year, while at tending a Methodist revival near his father’s house, he was fully awakened and became deeply concerned about his salvation. Acting promptly on his con victions, he sough. the (Saviour with all the earnestness of a decided nature. Through life, for him to undertake was to accomplish a thing. Failing in his first effort toobtain peace, he joined the church as a means of grace and went home to continue the struggle. He found the fami ly’ asleep, and went to ins chamber aud there all alone continued to wrestle —utter iy refusing, to cease —till the light hurst upon his mind, and lie could say “the Lord God reigueth.” His conversion was clear arid satisfactory ; just such as every Christian should strive to obtain. In all the labors, aud wanderings and gloom of after life, lie never doubted the work of grace in his heart at that time. A star then arose in ltis spiritual sky that never set, and it was a beacon ever afterwards. 11l a few mouths, the church made him the leader of a ciass. In this limited hut important position, his mind aud heart were soon drawn out to the religious wants of the world at large. He looked and saw millions sitting in darkness and perishing for the bread of life. Truly the field was white unto the harvest and the laborers were few. His soul was tired with a desire for every one to hear the blessed name of Jesus. But how could they hear without a preacher ? Then came the startling question—"should he preach —should he go.” He had convictions strong—powerful; but he doubted—hesi tated—faltered What earnest, true min ister has not fears and hesitated at the be ginning of his ministry? Carefully con sidering every feature of ministerial life, he prayed earnestly for divine light and direction. He feared a misstep from im pulse or the zeal of anew convert. The itinerancy then was far different from what it is now. The active Methodist preacher was a man of ardent toll, self denial, and, in some sections a subject of suspicion and reproach. He, however, soon became satisfied as to his duty and offered himself to the church, and wus licensed to preach, and joined the Houtti Carolina Conference in 1809. At that time, the Conference was bounded on the East by the Atlautic Ocean, and on West by the Alabama River. A large portion of the territory’ was still in pos session of the Indians. His first work was Apalachee circuit, with Colemau Harwell and J. F. Ford for seniors. In 1811, he was on the Sparta circuit, then extending from below Milledgevilie to the upper part of Franklin co. He traveled on horseback, as carriages were out of the questi hi, and in six weeks the round w as made. Such a circuit, with its toil and privations, would he frightful to the mod ern itinerant. Dr. L. Pierce was his pre siding elder, and for him Mr. Glenn to his last hour cherished the warmest at tachment and profoundest admiration. With him, the Doctor was the prince of preachers. He was familiar with the preaching of Asbury, McKeudree, George, Roberts, Oliu, Andrew, and a host of the eminent men of more modern date, and lie always contended that, as a pulpit man, Dr. Pierce was superior to any of them. His associates this year were Matthew P. Sturdivant aud Alexander Talley. Iu 1812, ho was ou Ohoopee circuit, ami the next year he was stationed at Morgan ton, N. C. Iu 1814, he was at Charleston with S. Dunwody and A. Talley. This seems to have been a green year in his active ministry. He loved Charleston Methodism, as he knew it tifty-five years ago. The warm, generous hospitality of the people, and the fervor of the piety of the church impressed him so favorably as to be a constant joy in after life. The three churches constituted a regular circuit of which Dunwody was senior preacher, and three services were held in each church every Sunday. So there was no rest for any of them. In 1815, he was stationed at Fayette ville, N. C., and was in 1816 in Augusta, Ga. This year, he was a member of the General Conference held at Baltimore, the second delegated General Conference of the Church. In 1817, severe family afflictions made it necessary for him to go home, so he was appointed to Euoree circuit, with Benja min Wofford as junior preacher. The next year, he was oh Cedar Creek circuit, and at its close he married Maria Allen, daughter of Rev. James Allen, of Putnam co., Ga. This closed his itinerant career. In those days it was common for preach ers to locate when they married. The condition of the church and country made location necessary in most cases. It will be seen from the above brief sketch that he rapidly rose to the first places in the Conference. It was the le gitimate result of his fidelity to the church, of his punctual and systematic labors aud of his stong aud practical common sense preaching. Iu 1820, he commenced farming in Jones co., Ga., and iu 1828 moved to Me riwether co In 1837, he moved to Bar bour co., Ala., aud with his kinsmau, Rev. James E. Gleuu, did much towards rnakiug Gleunvilie one of the most hos pitable, refined and desirable villages iu theStite. In 1847, he moved to his late residence near Auburn, Ala. He carried with him into the local ranks all the zeal and fervor of an itiner ant for the prosperity of the church. This spirit never left him. And he never al lowed his seeular business to interfere with the obligations of his uew position. Taking the Discipline as his guide, he freely and faithfully worKed under the direction of his pastor as long as his streugth lasted. He was keenly alive to the responsibilities and trials of those in the regular work, aud gave them, his ac tive sympathies at all times. He never manifested any jealousy of his brethren, nor seemed to feel himself slighted, and never became sour. His piety and minis try were of a hopeful, cheering and en couraging character. He endeavored to shed light, not darkness, around him. But while he was in full accord aud sym pathy with those in the regular work, he sternly demanded that nothing should be done iu Conference to derogate from the standing or reflect on the character of the local ministry. He always insisted, that it was unjust to all of his class, for the Conference to locate a man whose charac ter was under arrest or censure, just to get rid of him. This shows his just sense of propriety and of that courtesy which should always exist among Christian ministers. Up to a late period in life, he cherished H a nib er t» f h ris iiau Adiacate, the wish to be able to return to the active work again.- Failing In tbtav-He endeav ored to fulfill the measure of his duty in other positions in the church. He conse quently willingly accepted the office of Sabbath-school superintendent, steward and class-leader, and in all these places be was zealous, laborious and faithful, and his fine judgment and experience enabled him to he unusually successful. Asa leader it is said of him, that he was uniformly gentle, forbearing and encour aging ; and as a steward he made it not only a Christian duty, but a point of honor to see that the current expenses of his church were promptly met. When the membership were backward in pay ments, his own purse often made up the deficiency. His home influence was such that all of his children as they came to years, went naturally and regularly into the church, where those who are alive remain till this day. Those who have passed over the river had “the rod and staff” to comfort them. With bis hearty approval, two of his daughters married itinerant minis ters. One survived her marriage but a few months—the other, his youngest—for fifteen years has followed her husband into all parts of the old Alabama Confer ence territory, a help meet for him, cheer ing him in troubles, helping him in trials and labors—and encouraging him in des pondency. Inheriting tiie feelings and disposition of her father, she is a thorough itinerant in spirit, and in this respect is a pattern to her husband. Asa preacher, Father Glenn was practi cal, logical and strong, and his preaching being sustained by an irreproachable life and excellent Christian example, was veiy acceptable and profitable to the peo ple. His industry aud excellent manage ment gave him ample means for comfort and usefulness. Having been greatly blessed in this respect, he recognized the obligations of stewardship, aud conse quently did not hoard or misapply what lie had, but dispensed a generous hospi tality, aud with liberality gave to every benevolent o.iject around him, and espe cially to advance the interests of the church. Moving along with tiie tide of civiliza tion, he spent a large part of bis ,ii» in comparatively uew settlements; ami ihut lie might advance the welfare of ie peo ple and spread Christian truth, he was constantly engaged in organizing Sab bath-schools and in building school houses and churches. Few men of his means h ive done more iu this respect than he did. Exerting a wide spread influence, he had much to do in moulding the char acter aud forming the habits of the peo ple among whom be lias lived. He loved Methodism fervently—con stantly. None surpassed him in this re spect. He loved the old usages with which Jesu9 had been preached to the rude set tler on the frontier and the polished gen tleman in the centres of civilization. While allowing modifications of the economy iu minor mutters to suit the tastes aud peculiarities of different com munities, iie still iusisted that tiie old leading laud marks should he observed. While thoroughly progressive iu bis na ture, lie had the sense to see that ail change is not necessarily progress or de velopment for good. He wus especially fond of the old Wesleyan hymns and the old tunes, sung with the spirit of former times, when men shouted aud praised God aloud. He was no complainer against what some call innovations, and did not say ttiat choirs and instruments were out of place iu the church, and should un der all ciicumstuuces be excluded ; but he loved tbe melody of a thousand voices better. He liked the old wine more than tiie new ; because he noticed there was always fermentation iu the new. He was conservative by nature and loved peace. In 1855 aud 1856, when the Alabama Conference began Us great and wonder ful movement iu the cause of education, he took the liveliest interest in the mat ter. Foreseeing that the rapidly increasing population aud wealth of East Alabama would very soou demand a first class Col lege, be was auxious to secure it to the Methodist Church. He labored without rest till East Alabama College was built aud placed Ui.der the fostering care of the Conference. His zeal aud liberality aud flue practical seuse pointed him out as the proper persou to preside over the Board of Trustees. He was accordingly elected President of the Board, aud con tinued in the office till Iris death —evinc- ing a soundness of judgment aud pru dence of management, rarely excelled by any one iu his position. He was unre mitting in liis efforts to make the College all the Church aud country could possi bly demand. His highest hopes aud wish es were beiug realized, wlieu the war called the students to the field aud sus pended the exercises of the College. As soou as the strife aud carnage had ceased, he looked around to see what remained of his cherished charge. With the ruin of the country, most of the ample endow ment hadbeeu swept away; aud a small debt tiuig like lead upon the anxious Trustees It was difficult to know what to do. ACer deliberation aud cousulta tion, it was determined to reopen the Col lege and trust iu Providence. This course he had advised, saying, at the time, he hoped his life would he spared to see the College free of difficulties, aud once more prosperous and successful! His prayer was answered and his wish gratified— and this, tie feit, flnished his work. For several years, his feebleness has been gradually increasing. While his health was good, it was evident the ma chinery was giving out. Borne years ago, he-ceased to preach from inability to do so with safety. Ever aud anon, however, he felt the kindlings of the old tire and desired again to preach Jesus. Under the inspiring influence of some service or sermon, he frequently had his desires kindled afresh to be more active, though he was iu extreme feebleness. A little more thuu a year before his death he lis tened with iuleusest interest to a sermon by Dr. Bummers ou "Life is a Labor of Bervice” —aud be went away saying he feared he had given out too soon, although lie was tbeu past 82, aud was so feeble he could scarcely walk. Frequently after wards, he referred to that sermou as be ing one of the best to which he had ever listeued. He seemed thoroughly aroused by It. To some of us who knew that his whole life had beeu a labor of service iu the cause of Christ, it seemed strange that he should huve any misgivings about his uot having done all he could. But such was the mau. While he could, he wished to be abuudaut in labors. Possessing a fine persou, he was remark ably calm aud diguified in his bearing, so that bis very movements aud appear auce commanded respect. I have never known a mau more uniform iu bis habits or wbo seemed more perfectly at ea-e un der all circumstances. Only a most ex traordinary cause could induce bim to break a habit. He accustomed bimself to take abuudaut rest and not to be iu a hur ry about anything. His perfect health and long life were doubtless owing to bis manner of living. The anti-tobacconist will be shocked to learn, that the pipe was bis inseparable companion. It seem ed to suit him, and so natural was it to him, that the best pictures be left of him self represent him as smoking. For more than a year, at intervals, be showed signs of partial paralysis, aud his family aud friends began to see his end was nigh. It appeared evident also, that his death would be natural aud not by disease. Gradually he grew more feeble. His appearance iu church every Sabbath and his slow movement up the isle —drag- ing his feet—invariably attracted the in terested gaze of the entire congregation. For months before he died, the prediction was freely made, this will be his last visit to the altars he loved so well! The com munity and especially the church was much concerned about him. Without dissent the feeling was, “he is ready.’’ On 9th August, he took his accustomed ride in the morning; after which he ate a hearty dinner. The afternoon was spent in rest and devotiou. When supper was announced, the door of his room was closed. A member of the family going for him, found him continuing his devo tions to au unusually late hour. He went to the table and attempting to use his knife found his strength gone. He was carried to his bed, and at 12 o’clock at night his spirit fled aud he slept iu Jesus. The wheels worn by long travel stopped. The machinery gave out literally under the weight of years. With the exception of a little nausea from extreme feebleness, than was-no suffering. “ JkX midnight earn* the cry, To meet thy Hid prepare! He woke— and eaoeht his Captain’s eye, Then, strong in feiiih and prayer, His spirit with a bound. Left Ks eneumb’ring clay ; His tent, at sunrise, on the ground A darken’d ruin lay.” His funeral services were conducted by Rev. 8. W. Harris, a local minister of great worth and most excellent character, who had long been a friend of tbe family and a great admirer of the deceased. The sermon on the occasion could not have been more judicious or appropriate. When the body was carried into the church, it was found that some frieud9 with a most delicate sense of propriety had draped the pulpit in mourning. The business of Au burn was mostly suspended and the citi zens generally followed him to the grave, attesting their affection for him and great regard for his many virtues. He was buried close by the side of his beloved companion, who eighteen years before pre ceded him to the skies. There sweat be his rest, tilt Christ bid him arise. To hall Him in triumph descending the skies. M. 8. ANDREW’S. The Charleston District Meeting. The Annual District-meeting, Charles ton District, S. C. Conference, was held at Indian Field's camp-ground, in connec tion with the religious services of the camp-meeting, beginning Thursday, 30th Sept., and closing with its eveuiug ses sion, the following Saturday. As Bishop Wightman, who was expected to preside, had not arrived at the opening, the Pre siding Elder, Rev. A M. Chreitzberg, till ed the chair ; and B. Stokes, delegate from Walterboro’ circuit, was chosen Secreta ry. The first day’s proceedings were cou fined to matters preliminary to regular business, such as enrolling members and arranging committees. At an early stage of the proceedings Friday morning, Bishop Wightman ap peared and took his seat, after the an nouncement of the regular committees, and pending the presentation of the pas toral reports from the several circuit-! of the District. Lay delegates to the ensuing Annual Conference were then elected, as follows: Dr. A. E. Williams, Hugo G. Sheridan, F. J. Pelzer, aud S. W. Wil liams. As alternates: J. S. Fuuches, Dan iel Knight, B. Stokes, and J. S. Murray. The various business matters brought forward for the consideration of the Con ference at Saturday morning’s session were of a highly important and impres sive character. Reports of the several committees touching numerous questions of church polity were submitted, showing the vitality and progressive tendency of religion and bearing witness to the en couraging truth that Christianity is neith er retrogressive nor stationary, but that “onward!” and “to conquer!” are its watchwords. It would he highly grati fying to give synopses of these papers where their salient aud more important features may be briefly embodied, but as our report must necessarily be restricted to short space, it is best for the Secretary to study brevity. It is enough to say, that the reading of the reports elicited able aud interesting discussion on the part of hotti laity and clergy, aud especially that on Education ; as in connection witli the subject, Prof. Warren Dupre, of Wofford College, deliv ered a very interesting address, giving a sketch of the history of that Institution from its foundation, showing its peculiar advan tagesasa College, its high staudard of scholarship, and the freedom of its teach ings from the poison of secular influences. Long may it continue to send forth men of superior learning and morality, for the service of the Church and State. I may also mention specially of the re port on Ministerial Support, that it was ordered by resolution, to be sent to the Advocate for publication, and it is here with enclosed. The reports on Sunday-schools, Church Property, Church Literature, Pastoral Re lations, Temperance, and the State of the Church, are instructive, evince sound and earnest views on the part of the Com mittees touching these subjects, and give assurance of the right sort of work iD the interests of the church and its eternal principles of trutli aud right. In conclu ding the work of the Conference, Provi dence camp-ground was selected as the place for its next meeting. The Secretary would close bis necessa rily hurried ; aud perhaps unsatisfactory report of these interesting proceedings— with a cursory allusion to the religious exercises of the meeting, which were simultaneously conducted, hut which were continued, after the adjournment of the Conference, for the usual length of time, as marked witli an earnest aud de vout spirit, l oth of preaching and hear ing ; while the convenient aud judicious arrangements of tent holders, their am ple accommodations, and their charac teristic kindness aud hospitality, secured to all persons, especially from a distance, the most congenial and pleasant associa tions during their stay B. Stokes, Sec’y. ON THE SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY. The committee to whom was referred the matter of examining into the differ ent plaus heretofore iu use to provide the necessary meaus for the support of the gospel in the bounds of our District, have prayerfully considered the same in all its varied bearings upou all the interests of the church, aud ask leave, respectfully, to make the following report: Your Committee feel deeply impressed with the impor'ance of the subject before them, together with the great weight of responsibility resting upon them in the faithful discharge of their duties. The responsibility of providing a sufficient and adequate support for the ministry, includ ing the Bishops, the traveling and super annuated preachers, the widows and or phans of the church, and all its otiier fi nancial interests, is a questiou which should come directly home to the hearts of our people. They should feel, that the duty to provide this support is directly from God, and the responsibility of dis charging it rests exclusively upon the in dividual members of the church who must stand or fall upon their own faith, their own acts, and not upon those of an other. The belief that there is no direct com mand in the Scriptures enjoining this du ty upon the membership, and that there is no obligation resting upou the church to support tbe gospel, is too prevalent throughout our connection and the church at large. And we are disposed to look upon it as a mere human institution, and to meet its obligations as we do ques tions of a social nature. This belief is extremely dangerous in its bearings upou the spirituality of the church, upon the faithful performance of the sacred duties , belonging to the office of the ministry, and upon those relative duties which rest upon the membership of the church. Should it become universal, and we fail to meet the issues of the question, it must eveutualiy result in tbe loss of spiritual vitality in the membership and in the ministry—indeed, a loss of all those sa cred privileges we now enjoy as a people. These disastrous consequences will not be confined alone to the church; but the State will sutler from a loss of those great moral elements which characterized the government in its better and happier days—elements which dictated the private and public actions of our citizens, and which entered into the very life-blood of our liberty. Remove all restraints of the gospel and you license sin, legalize corrup tion and sever the ties which bind us to our fellows. Should the Bible staudard of morality not be obtained by our citizens, the curse that seems to be upon the land must continue until the people return to original barbarism, aDd the government resolve itself into anarchy and despotism. Then shall we, iiaving denied the faith, become more than Infidels. It is only the moral resourses of a peo ple and a high regard for tbe Christian religion by those in authority, that can perpetuate tbe power of a nation and pre serve the liberties of a people; and it is only a sacred adherence to the moral standard of the Bible and the daily prac tice of its principles of integrity on the part of our citizens, that can build up a personal and political prosperity. St. Paul, in asserting his apostolical character, says: “Have we not power to eat and to drink ? Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other PUBLISHED BY J. W. BURKE & CO., FOR THE M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH. Macon, Ga., Friday, October 22, 1869. apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, aud Cephas? Or I only and Barnabas, have we not power to forbear working? Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard'and eateth not of tbe fruit thereof? Or who feedeth a flock and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Say I these thing as a msn, or sayeth not the law the same also? For it is written iu the law of Moses: Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. He that ploweth should plow in hope ; and that he that threshetu in hope should be partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you spiritual thiugs is it a great thing if we should reap your carnal things. Do you not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the tem ple, and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar. Even so has the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.” Thus is laid down not only the apostol cal character of the minister, but tnathe has a divine right to a maintainence aud support from those to whom he ministirs in holy thiugs. Here then the duty is from God, the obligatiou to perform i£ is betweeu God and the individual member, aud the responsibility of its faithful diss charge rests exclusively upon the individu al member of the church. Again it is written: “But if any pro vide not for his own, and especial!” Jor those of his own household, bots’jty). nied the faith and is worse than an infi del,” The injunction here is to provide for the household, first the necessary food aud raiment for those over whom we hold tbe guardianship. For this purpose, the meaus afforded are through the temporal blessings which have been so abuudantly bestowed upon us by a kind Providence. The origin of this injunction, as beiug divine, is not denied or even questioned by any one who holds the relationship of fattier or mother ; or auy who have fell the ties which hind them to the dear ones at home. Secondly, we are to provide for the mental instruction and growth of our childreu by availing ourselves of the ad vantages which God iu the plenitude of His wisdom has bestowed upon bis crea tures. The school, the college, the family cir.-loaud our daily communions, are all aids by the proper use of which we may prepare our household for the every-day transactions of life. Nor is the saorednesa of the duty denied or questioned by auy in telligent man who has the responsibilities of a family upon him. Aud we are again most solemuly enjoined to bring up our childreu iu the fear aud admonition of the Lord, aud to prepare them for the great Christian duties of life—to give them the ability to discharge the duties of the neighbor, the citizen aud the Chris tian. We live as yet iu a laud of Bibles, of sabbaths aud of the Christian religion ; aud the means of grace are as thick around us, as fallen manna about the tents of Israel. The family altar and the preached word, which dispenses the bread of eternal life, and the sacred altars of the sanctuary, from tiie fountain heads of which we may drink of the waters of everlasting life, are all powerful means aud agencies of grace. But to avail ourselves of these gracious privileges we must preserve inviolate the high staudard of our faith, the holy influ ences of the church, tiie sanctity of the gospel and the purity of the Christian re ligion. The performance of this great duty requires a working, a supported, and a spiritual ministry. The requirements of the gospel aud the wants of the people demand that tiie office of the ministry he maintained iu its integrity. Secularize the ministry by forcing the preacher to seek a support from secular pursuits, aud you weaken the spirituality of the office, you strow around it difficulties which cannot he removed, and you multiply dangers which will be appalling to every man who loves the gospel of our Blessed Redeemer. Our people need education—they constant aud continued instruction up on tiie matter of the support of the gos pel ; and it is the sacred duty of every spiritual minded official member of the church to exercise ail iris powers to teach them, that the duty of supporting the ministry was instituted of God —that the obligation to discharge it was with God ; the responsibility rests wi.h the individ ual member of the church, which canuot be evaded without denyiug the faith that is in him. Such a gospel preached iu its purity by a ministry maintained in its integrity, will by tiie blessing of Heaven throw around tiie privileges of the fami ly altar aud the sanctuary a sacred pro tection, will reform the perverted opinion which now sanctions the deeds of the transgressor, will arrest the torrent of cor ruption which is flowing in upon socieiy, aud will erect a standard of morality which shall elevate a people of irreiigiou aud crime, to the dignity and the purity of a virtuous community. Your Committee believe that the dif ficulties which beset the subject are owing eutirely to the fact, that there is a lamen table want of vital religion among the of ficial members of tiie church. They are not alive to her interests and are not faith ful in discharging the duties devolving upon them. Your Committee is pur suaded, that these difficulties may at once be removed by placing the office of stew ard and other positions of the church in the hands of those who are spiritually minded. Union Springs Sunday-school Con vention. The Sunday-school Convention of the Union Springs District, Montgomery Con ference, convened iu Troy, A!a., Sept. 30, 1869. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. W. \V. Graham. Oct. I, at 10 a. m., organized, by elect ing Rev. J. W. Shores, President, Rev. A. Dowling, Vice President, and W C Menefee, Secretary. The following pastoral charges were represented : Union Springs, Mt. Hilliard, Pine Level, Brundidge, Mt. Ida, Millville and Troy. A number of questions per taining to the vital interests of the Sun day school were brought up and discussed. At 11 a. M., an address was delivered by Rev. A Dowling, upoii the “Hindrances to the Sunday-school.” At the close of the address, the following was offered by Rev. J. B. Cottrell: Resolved, That the success of the Sun day-school enterprise is largely dependant upou the efforts at home upou the part of parents aud the older members of the household in religious training, and that it is important that ministers, whilst urg ing the importance of Sunday-schools urge family religion. Adopted. Adjourn ed. Met in the afternoon at3 o’clock. After transacting important business, the Con veution was addressed by Rev. J. W. Shores upon tiie “Opening and Closing exercises of the Sunday-school.” Then the Convention adopted the following : Resolved, That we recommend Sunday school Superintendents to have the whole school —teachers ami pupils—repeat audi bly, at the close of the first prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, tiie one who opens the school leading in a distinct and solemn voice. Also, to have the whole school at some period of its session repeat together tire Apostle’s Creed, standing as they re peat it. Tbe following was offered by Rev. J. B. Cottrell, and after some discussion ads opted : Resolved, That as Pastors and Sunday school Superintendents, we will make every possible effort to coutinue the Sun day-schools under our charge through the winter. Adjourned. Met in the night session at Bu. m. We had soul-stirring music by the choir before prayer. The Convention was then ad dressed by W. C. Menefee, Esq., upon the “Qualifications and Duties of Sunday school Superintendents.” At the close of the address, W. H. Parks, Esq., offered a resolution that no superintendent or teacher shall be appointed who is uot a member of the church aud professing godliness. After much able discussion, pro and con, the resolution was laid upon the table. Adjourned. Oct. 2. Convened at 9 a. m., Rev. A. Dowling in the chair. Rev. J. W. Shores and W. C. Menefee offered a series of reso lutions, which were adopted, giving to the Convention a more systematic and permanent organization. The officers un der this organization for the ensuing year are a President, two Vice Presidents, one Secretary, and if need be, an assistant, and an Executive Committee, consisting of the above officers and three others eleo* ted by the Convention. As thus organized, the following are the officers: Rev. J. W. Shores, President; Rev. W. M- Motley, Hon. R. H. Powell, Vice Presidents, and W. C. Menefee, Secretary, the above and Rev. W. H. Biggs, Rev. W. G. Perry, aud G. N. Gilmore, are the Executive Com mittee. The hour having arrived for the Sunday school procession, the Convention arose and joined the Baptist and Methodist schools in their march to the grove. Here was a grand scene. What a host of young and little folks are seen following their beautiful banners. Arriving at the des tined place and being seated, the schools united in songs of charming sweetness, ied by Mrs. Dr. 8. D. Wilson, of Troy. The music ceased and Rev. H. B. Cottrell was Introduced and addressed the vast audience upon the "Best Means of Teach* ing.” The speech was listened to with rapt attention. Then came music with melting sweetness. Rev. J. B. Cottrell was then introduced and delivered an ad dress upou “The Aims and Objects of Sabbath-school Instruction.” At the close of this stirring speech, dinner was an nounced and was found to consist of an abundance—such a repast as charms the eye and delights the palate. After all had partaken, the crowd re turned to tbe stand, listened to strains of melody, and then were addressed in point ed, telling speeches by Rev. Neil Gillis of Camden, Hou. A. N. Worthy of Troy aud Dr. P. R. Clements of Brundidge. Ad journed till night. Assembled again at Bp. m. After dis patching some busiuess, the Convention was addressed by J. D. Gardener, Esq., upon the “Qualifications end Duties of Teachers.” Some questions were raised and important discussions followed. A resolution was offered by A. Dowling aud E. E. Richardson, asking the Convention to appoint a Committee to prepare a report of the proceedings of this body for publi cation iu the New Orleans Christian Ad vocate, Southern Christian Advocate and the Messenger and Advertiser. Adopted —aud A. Dowling, W. C. Meuefeeand H. B. Cottrell appointed said Committee. After an appropriate Resolution of thanks to the citizeus of Troy for their generous hospitality in entertaining the Convention, we adjourned sine die. The Executive Committee wiii make arrangements for the place, time aud order of the business of the next Convention. Preaching Sabbath, at II a. m., by Rev. J. B. Cottrell—at 3 P. m, by Dr. P. R. Clements, aud at 7 p. m., by A. Dowling. A. Dowling, j W. C. Menefee, )Coru. H. B. Cottrell, J Oot. Oth, 1869. Sunday-school Campaign of 1860. The unparallelled progress of the Sun day-school cause of late years, is a source of profound gratitude to every lover of Zion. In many respects the contest has been sharp and long, but the wavering lines of buttle have usually been flushed with more or less success. Recent ly, from every quarter of the laud, the shouts of victory fill the ear and gladden the heart ; and still the advanced lines point onward aud upward. If tiie position already gained can be permanently occupied, it will give an impulse to morals and religion far beyond ourmostsanguineexpectations. And if there were no cessations in the schools, this glorious end might be speedi ly realized. But in many rural districts, “the time when kings go forth to war” in this hoiy cause is about the buddings of spring ; and they as certainly retire from the conflict at the approach of tiie first frosts of autumn. Long distances, had roads, inclement weather aud cold church es, are great uindrances iu many places; but these difficulties may be partially over come by the introduction of stoves, and a general understanding to meet whenever the weatherwilladmit— and thus husband the fruit of the summer’s labors, which would otherwise be lost. If the organiza tion is maintained intact the year round, the warm weather operations wiii be ren dered more available. The present campaign is greatly iu ad vance of its predecessors, in some respects. While the great centres of the Church have been filled with zeal and interest, the same spirit has ramified every nook and corner of the land, infusing zeal and knowledge In this sacred enterprise. Re mote from tiie circulation of religious journals, lone females are gathering a few children at convenient points, and telling them the simple story of the cross in such a way as to polish many a jewel for a home iu the skies. These labors may not be known and read of all men, but their record is on high. In some sections, Primitive Baptists, who could not hereto fore tolerate the idea of infant salvation or early religious instruction, now approve and patronize the Sabbath-school. Even politicians see In this institution anew lever-power of governmental influence. Scholars write for it, poets compose for it, lecturers speak for it—and best of all, Übristians work fir it. The child is lit erally becoming the “ father to the man ” iu interestand importance—and the grand prophetic conception, “alittle child shall lead them,” is growing into an astound ing, glorious verity. And are not these things prophetic of tiie future? Where will the influence end? An important feature of the present campaign, is the inauguration and estab lishment of institutes, conventions, etc., which systematise and direct the revival energies of this glorious organization. These gatherings court attention aud be get thought—infuse energy aud inspire enthusiasm—vivify discipline and devel op tiie best modes of teaching; aud may become the crucible in which the litera ture of the Sabbath-school cause may be refined and elevated. In this way, they may become a power in the church which will meet the demands of this growing interest. Otherwise they may prove au evil and a failure. It has not been long since we heard an able S. S. Agent state that some of tiie new music books seeking admission into our schools, entirely ignore the office and agency of the Holy Ghost. Aud every close observer knows that ma ny of the 8. S. reading books now issuing from the Northern press, are but little more than flippant religious romances, which may excite sympathy without ben efiting either head or heart. A higher order of Sabbath-school literature is es sential to the present advancing spirit of the institution; and these conventions are the agencies to originate the move ment, and direct it to a profitable consum mation. But even these conventions may license a class of celebrations and excursions that will defeat the great spiritual ends of the institution. Large numbers of uncon verted persons are allying themselves with this holy cause ; and they generally favor a class of worldly recreations totally in compatible with the spiritual interests of the soul. Children are undiscriminating, and ready for any excitement, however mucli it may pander to worldliuess aud sensuality. And it is the design of the Sunday-school to repress, rather than feed these sinful proclivities of their fallen na ture. Tbe writer witnessed a S. S. picnic, in which multitudes joined the sohool for that occasion only; and in which the Babbath-school interests were completely inundated by outside worldliness. ludeed, the term “ picnic,” like poor Tray, has been so often in bad company that it comes with a bad grace in connection with any thing moral and religious. And from its use in the S. School the world takes license for all kinds of ungodly amuse ments. The age is a fast one—crying for sharp and quick sensations, which whirl the soul through life without a sense of conscious guilt: aud it thinks it strange when the church will not run with it to the same excess of riot—speaking of civil self-denial. Now, the very nature and office of the Sunday-school is to direct the children to nobler and better things—things that ac company salvation. “ Evil communica tions corrupt good manners.” Aud while we may not strain at a gnat and swallow a camel, we are bound to avoid ail appear ance of evil. If we are recreant, the Master may arise, and we may perish by the way when His wrath is kindled hut a Ills tie. Let us beware ! A remarkable moral phenomeuon ex ists iu connuection with tue South Geor gia Annual Conference. Tiie venerable 8. 8. Agent for this Conference, iu his eighty-fifth year, and his more than three score years in the active work of the ministry, ia still upon the wails of Zion, bending all of hi 9 mighty energies in be half of the children. The fact speaks for itself. We might have expected to see him consorting with the aged sires in Is rael: but to find him seeking the lambs of the flock and bearing their interests upon ills aged bosom, is contrary to na ture, however compatible with the highest developments of grace. Here the oppo sites of age and experience meet, and blend in one common harmony. And here, too, is a notable example of fidelity to the interests of the church —aud of wil ling obedience to her laws. His age might excuse him. But no. Like an able gen eral, this hero of a thousand moral con flicts is out, night and day, noting the strength and position of the enemy, in specting his forces and rallying ids legions to the contest. As life nears its close, he seems to recognize more than ever the ex clamation of the Saviour, “ Wist ye uot that I must be about my Father’s busi ness?” and manfully urges his course on ward and upward. A sharer in the grand revival scenes of the first decade of the present century, we trust he may be the connecting link between them and still more glorious awakenings of the pres ent aud future. Then, the work was mostly confiued to the adults —now, it seems to be taking root among the chil dren. May the tide rise and swell until it shall be “ as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many wa ters, aud as the voice of mighty thunder iugs, saying—Allelulia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” •’ God, ouly wise, almighty, good. Send forth thy truth and light. To point us out the narrow road. And guide our steps aright. Made apt by Thy sufficient grace To teach as taught by Thee, We come to train In all Thy ways Our rising progeny.” A. J. Dean. Bainbidge, Ga., Oct. 4th, 1869. Louisville Conference. APPOINTMENTS. Louisville District.—Geo W Brush, P E ; Broadway, R H Rivers; Chestnut Btreet, B M Messick; Walnut Street, Joseph 8 Malone; Shelby Street, E W 8e- Iion; Twelfth Street, Joseph 8. Boobee; Portland and Shippiugport, Joseph \V Mitchell; Kavauaugh Chapel, Asbury Chapel, and Seamen’s Bethel, Jas A Hen derson; City mis, Jas S W00I9; Loulsvile ct, D Spurrier; Middleton ct, Henry C Morrisou; Jeffersonville, Jacob Ditzler; A H Redford, Book Agent. Hardinsburg District.—J D Barnett, P E; Hardinsburg ct, James 8. McDaniel; Big Spring ct, D H Linebaugh; Branden burg ct, Henry N Hobb9; Hawesville ct, Ed NV Bottomley; Hartford ct, Chas Y Boggess, Robert Beuueti; Cromwell ct, Samuel H Lovelace; Hudsonville ct, Win B Maxey; Litchfield ct, R Y Mcßeynolds; West Point ct, Geo B Overton; Cloverport and Holt’s Bottom, Samuel C Allen; Ca ney vilie mis, Silas Spurrier. Henderson District.—T C Frogge, P E; Heutlerson sta, R F Hays; Henderson ct, Thomas G Harrison; Oweusboro sta, H C Settle; Oweusboro ct, J R Dempsey; Morganfield et, H L Murrell; Caseyville ct, to be sup (by J C Norman); Madison ville ct, P T Hardison; Rumsey ct, Sam uel L Lee; Asbbysburg et, M M Hunter; Yelvington ct, F B Rogers; Calhoun ct, Janies L Edriugton; Dixon ct, to he sup. Hopkinsville District.—L B Davi son, P E; Hopkinsville, J W Price; La Fayette ct, Thomas J Randolph; Cadiz ct, T C Peters; Princeton ct, W F Harwell; Wm Childers, sup, and Principal of Ma sonic Academy ; Eddyville ct, Wilber L King; Parkersville ct, Gabriel 8 King; Hmithland sta, John W Shelton; Smith land ct, Wm T Reed; Salem ct, Wm T Moore; Tradewater and Pond River mis, Joseph W Love; Marion ct, Richard C Love. Russellville District.— h M Ford, P E; Russellville sta, James A Lewis; Russsellville ct, A C De Witt; Logan ct, Win F Easterling; Elkton ct, R B Mo- Cown; Fairview, E M Crow, W H Morri son, sup,; Todd ct, Alex Malone; Auburn and Bibb’s Chapel, Wm Alexander; Al lensville ct, J C Petrie, George R Brow der, sup; Greenville ct. Robert Y Thomas, Lewis E Campbell; Trenton mis, Z M Taylor; N H Lee, President of Logan Fe male College; D Morton, Agent of Logan Female College. Bowling-green District.—lsaac W Emerson, P E; Bowliug-green sta, 1 bos Bottomley; Bowling-green ct, Thomas D Lewis; Bowling-green mis, Wm E Evans; Franklin sta; Ed R Harrison; Franklin ct, John W Lewis; New Roect, G W Gilmore; Scottsville ct, J J Ruddeli; Oakland ct. P A Edwards; Tompkinsville ct, F M Rose; Brownsville mis, Vo! P Thomas; Morgantown mis, to be sup (by J T Chandler); Glasgow ct, Wm TDaven port; Joseph F Redford, Agent for the Board of Education. Greensburg District.—B A Cundiff, P E; Greensburg ct, Thomas C Berry; Columbia Ct, R U Alexander; Burksviile ct, D S Campbell; Wayne ct, Robert W Stone; Campbellsville ct, George F Cun diff; Mannsville ct, B'rank G Brodie; Cum berland mis, Josiah Godbey; Jamestown mis, Wm R Godbey; Buffalo et, Benj D Griffin; Edmonton ct, J F Williams, Bardstown District.—G H Hayes, P E; Bardstown and Stoner’s Chapel, Rich ard Deering; Lebanon and Springfield, Silas Newton; Bradfordsville ct, Wilson Williams; New Haven ct, C D Donaldson; Elizabethtown, A A Morrison; Sonora ct, J 8 McGee; Bacon Creek ct, W W Mann; Munfordville ct, J T Waters; Cave City ct, A Alderson, A G Frazier, M N Lasley, sup; Sheplierdsville, G W Crumbaugh, and Principal of Pitt’s Point Academy; Chapel Ridge, J M Lawson; Jefferson town, J P Goodson. Transferred—J H Linn to Baltimore Conference, and appointed to Central Church; W H Anderson to Tennessee Conference, and appointed to presidency of Florence Wesleyan University; 8 W Speer to Kentucky Conference, and ap pointed to Stanford. To Illinois Confer ence—Adam C Johnson, J H Douthitt, W D Ward, John 8 Keen, W B Lewellen. Located—C W Piercy. Discontinued—Thos R Travis. Expelled—Joseph R Bennett. Superannuated—J B Perry, A Aiken, R Fisk, H Kay, Joel Peak, Alex McCown, L P Crenshaw. Next Conference to be held in Greens burg, Ky. Appointments of the Holston Con ference. Wytheville District. —James W Dickey, P. E.; Wytheville sta. R H Par ker; Wytheville ct, E W Moore, T R Handy; Newbern ct, B W S Bishop, one to be supplied; Hillsville sta, B F White; Hillsville ct, K C Atkins; Sparta ct, Tim othy P Darr; Grayson ct, G W Gallaban, J R Paine; Jeffersonville ct, Patton J Lockhart; Marion ct, S D Gaines. Jkffersonville District.— William Hicks, P. E.; Jeffersonville sta, A J Fra zier; Liberty Hill ct, J W Bennett; Bu chanan mis, to be supplied (by JIN Boyd;) East Tazeweli ct, J T Frazier, W H Kelley, Sup; McDowell mis, A Q Har mon; Prinoeiou ct, G W K Greene; Pearis burg ct, W P Doane, Geo D BYeucb; Hed dou vilie ct, P S Sutton. Abingdon District. —William Robe son, P. E., Abingdon sta, H C Neal; Abingdon ct, J C tiyden; Saltviile ct, E Vertegans; Lebauon ct, J H Torbitt, H W Bays; Bristol sta, D Sullens; Bristol ct, William H Barnes; Dickenson vilie ct, J M Crismood; Giadosville mis, S J Har rison; E E Wiley, President, J A Davis, Professor Emory aud Henry College; B Arbogast, President, W G E Cunuyng ham, Professor M \V College. Rogehsvillb District.—F. Richard son, P. E ; Morristown and Mossy Creek ct, George Stewart, RN Price; Russellville ct, C K Miller; Rutledge ct, T F. Smythe; Rogersviile and Kingsport ct, D R Smith; Powell’s Valley ot, D H Carr; Jonesville ct. A Doniphan; Estiil vilie ct, B 1 D Crum ley; Pattonsville ct, W L Turner, J W Belt, Sup; Rye Cove ct, J M Massey, W P Queen, Sup. Jonesboro District.—George W Miles, P. E.; Jonesboro and Greenville sta, E E Hoss; Jonesboro and Elizabethton ct, F A B'arley, A R Bennick; Rheatown and Greene ct, J W Bowman, one to be sup; Blountville ct, S R Whelan, W D Mitch ell; B'all Branch ct, J T B’reemau, St. Clair ct, D B Carter; Newport ct, J Mahoney; Wautaugact, to be sup, (by H B Black burn.) Knoxville District.— J, ts. MeTeer, P. E.; Knoxville sta, G Taylor; Lenoir and Knox ot, W W Bays; Marysville and Louisville ct, George T Gray; Tazewell and Jacksboro ct, J D Baldwin; Dan dridge and Newmarket ct, M L Clenden eD; Clinton and Maynardsville ct, F T Salyer; F M Grace, Professor iu East Ten nessee University. Athens District.—C. Long. P. l ; Athens sta. J L M French; Athena ct, B F Nuckolls; Madisonville ct, (J Campbell; Sweetwater ct, J Brillhart, J L McGee; Riceville ct, J T Smith, L W Crouch, Sup; Decatur ct, A E Woodward; Mine City sta, J S W Neal. Chattanooga District—R M Hickey, P. E.; Chattanooga sta, C T Carroll; Chat tanooga ct, Isaac R Ellis; Cleveland sta, James Atkins; Cleveland ct, W W Pyott, B Y Bates, Sup; Charleston and Calhoun sta, L K Haynes; Benton ct, Robert Frist; Trenton ct, Jacob Smith; Etna ct, L L H Pikeville District.—W. W. Neal, P. E.; Pikeville et, L C Delashmit; Jas per ct, William B Lyda; Washington ct, E H Boyle; Hamilton ct, E W Marsh; Kingston ct, S Phillips, I) H Atkins; Tracy City and Spencer mis, H M Ben nelt. Asheville District. —J. Boring, P. E.; Asheville sta, W H Bates; Asheville ct, Thomas J. Pope; Sulphur Springs et, W H Cooper; Brevard ot, J W Burd; Hendersonville ct, J K P Ball; Catawba, to be sup (by J N Somers, Sup;) Burns ville ct, Geo W Martin; Asheville Fe male College, J S Kennedy, President; J K Stringfield, Professor. Franklin District.—J. R. Long, P. E.; Franklin ct, T F Glenn; Murphy et, W H Stephens; Fort Hembree ct; W H Weaver; Webster ct, N W Vaughn; VVanesville ct, Joseph A. Wiggins. The lay members are to be appointed on the first day of the next session. Next Conference at Wytheville, Virginia. Father Hyacintlac at Notre Dame. The following description of the preach ing of this eloquent monk was furnished in a letter to The Evangelist, two years ago, by a correspondent then in Paris. But now the tall Swiss halberdier, making a passage along the aisle, announces the approach of Pere Hyacinthe, and instantly this whole sea of faces is turned toward him, with an expression of sympathy so intense, as seemed enough to electrify one who came in all simplicity and sincerity to bring to them the words of life. He fol lowed slowly, with his eyes cast down, his face pale, and mounting the steps of tiie pulpit he knelt down, and buried his face iu silent prayer. Then rising, he stood, with •erect and majestic form, and for some mo ments regarded in silence those to whom lie was to speak, while a deep sigh involuntarily escaped from his large chest. Although I was already under the magnet ism of this extraordinary man, my eye us an artist took iu all the surroundings of the scene. In scenic effect nothing could exceed the beauty of the tableau—the dark back ground of the pulpit, in ancient carved oak; the form of the preacher, rendered more striking by the robe of his order (he is a Camelite monk, and wears a long serge gown, with only sandids <sn his feet,) with his white cowl thrown back upon his shoulder, his head shaven so as to leave only a chaplet of hair upon his brow, while the light from above fell upon his bare head, and his coun tenance so sad and beautiful, yet responding with quick sympathy to all the regards turned toward him. Surely if he had studied all this wise en scene, he is a master in the art. He began to speak, and from that moment I wished to believe in the sincerity, in the piety, in the Christian faith of this man—for if he is not all that, he profanes the most beautiful gifts of Providence. Never did a voico more sympathetic strike my ear; never did art more perfectly captivate and control the human heart. He announced his text, first iu Latin and then in French. It was in Ecclesiastes —a warning to diligence and activity, which he applied to stimulate men in the work of sal vation, repeating with emphasis, “Agonize for your faith ; combat for your soul!” Ho described the agony of Christ that he might hold Him up as an example. As it is the season of Lent, all thoughts are supposed to converge toward that central theme, and all motives to radiate from the Great Sufferer. He depicted the sorrows of the Saviour of the world, the dropps of blood falling to the ground and the last scene on the cross. During this description all was hushed and still. The vast Cathedral seemed to wear a deeper gloom, as if in sympathy with the darkness which was described, and when he repeated our Saviour’s words, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me!” it seemed as if every heart shuddered at the cry. As Christ suffered and agonized for man’s salvation, so should man himself struggle and suffer unto death that ho may bo saved— there was his theme. But how do men carry on this spiritual war V Here the preacher turned from the Divine Sufferer to the world which He came to redeem—a world full of sorrow and sin. Instantly we were in the midst of the nineteenth century, with examples of guilt which all could recognize. Ho drew his pictures from actual life, portraying the tempter and the tempted, and in his charges of selfishness and crime, he seemed as if he would array all men at the bar of Divine justice. He did not spare any class or profession —not even his own—but drew a fearful picture of the unworthy priest. “It is not by hypocrisy,” he Said, “that the bad priest dishonors his ministry. Hypo crisy is a thing vulgar and base, soon un masked, which cannot long deceive any one. But it is by that cold, cruel Pharisaism, which puts the letter in place of the spirit, the dogma in place of charity, in a re ligion which is all love. It is not with hands hard and cold that the priest must touch the wounds and sores of humanity, but as a mother in her love for lies children covers the plague spots which mark the outbreak ing of revolting disease. It is with burning lips that he is to suck the poison from the very blood of the death-smitten; it is with tears of charity aud of tenderness that he is to wash and to purify the sinful soul.” As he said this, there was in his voice, and in the whole expression of his sad and beauti ful countenance, something of the tender ness of a father —lie seemed to yearn toward those who listened to him with an irresisti ble attraction, and with one of his electrify ing gestures, he threw open his arms as if he would take upon his own heart, the griefs and the remorse of every troubled spirit. I give you but a faint outline of his ser mon, though it seemed that every word was engraven on my memory. But merely to repeat liis arguments and illustrations could give you no impression of his power, .for it lay in the man, in his eyes, his gesture, and his voice. In true eloquence there is some thing which escapes analysis-—a power be yond words—a magnetism vibranie et subtile, which penetrates like lightning, which can not be described, but which is only felt as the intensest action of the human soul. To make you understand its effect, I must paint for you that countenance so mobile, now grave and stern, and now wearing a look of ineffable tenderness. His gestures were full 'of energy and animation. There was intonse life in every limb and every motion. Now he appeared as if he were the accuser of his hearers, flasliingthe light of conscience on every deed of guilt. At such a moment you might believe that you heard another Savon arola thundering against the vices of the age. Then suddenly his tone changed and his manner became tender and almost caress ing, as if ho would draw tho multitude to the feet of Him whose agony he described. In rebuking the spirit of this world, which lias sncli empire over men, a priest has an immense power from his own examplo of self-abnegation. The Protestant pastor comes to the pulpit from his comfortable home, from the sweet companionship of his wife and children. But the priest has no domestic tics. He lias no home and no one to love him more than others. If a monk, he has taken a vow of poverty ahd lives iu a cell. His life is one of daily self-denial—at least such the theory of his order—and he speaks to tho popular heart aud conscience, exalted in public esteem by this impression of extraordinary sanctity. I need not say that many priests are far enough from reali zing this ideal of their profession—that they are very coarse and oomrnon men, alike wanting in intellect and in moral elevation. E. H. MYERS, D. D,, EDITOR. Whole Number 1774 But others there are of a different stamp— who at least try to live up to a saintly ideal, with whom life is a daily self-crueiiixiou— men full of all the sweet impulses of nature, yearning for human society, who are yet doomed to live in solitude ; craving a love which they can never know. In the good priest this contradiction between his tastes and his actual existence gives a sadness to all his life. But what a power does it give him W’hen lie speaks out of his lonely and deso late heart to others in sorrow, using the very words of the Christus Consolator! In the Pere Hyacinthe it is easy to see the struggling of two natures. Under that coarse monk’s dress throbs a great human heart. As Carlyle said of Edward Irving, “He strove to be a priest in an age alien to the character,” so it seems as if this man al so were striving to realize, even hero iu the gayest city in the world, and amid the al lurements of modem degeneracy the heroio type of one of the old confessors. Iu recalling this marvelous preaching, it seems to me that there is in it something of the senses as well as of the spirit. 1 will not use the word sensual, for it would not express my thought, nor be just to the preacher. But there is an element of pas sionate emotion which is so marked in the writings of Saint Theresa aud Madame Guyon—a mingling of- human with Divine love, the overflowing of a heart yearning for affection, hut w’hich, shut up from all domes tic ties, pours itself out in a love for all man kind. But what a fascination in tin's elo quence inspired by the most passionate love to God and to men ! If you think me carried away by my enthusiasm, I can only give you the more sober impressions of others. Our Protest ant friends here render full homage to liia genius and eloquence. M. de Pressense says that his manner is the union of extra ordinary natural gifts with the most consu mate art. It seenm he does not shun Protestant society. Not long since ho passed an evening at Madame Adolphe Monod’s, and they were charmed with his dignity and courtesy. Although he goes everywhere iu the dress of his order us a Carmelite monk, with his naked feet shod only in sandals, yet his bearing is as distin guished as that of a gentleman of the Court of Louis XIV. Plain Talk on Ritualism. BY THE RIGHT REV. BISHOP OF CORK. The laity greatly value aud respect and lovefuithlui and able and accomplish ed ministers, and devoted aud wuim hearted pastors. Many of them can see no good In clergymen at all as such, save In proportion to their love to Christ and love to aouln, nod their devoted liens ia their calling to their master’s work, This love is the magnet that draws all hearts, whether in the mansions of the rieh or in the cottage of the poor. In the ab sence of this high and holy aud heavenly passion, the true spring of eloquence and usefulness in the Church, we see men in these degenerate days, ministers and pas tors of our Church as they are called, per verting, not preaching, the gospel; sub verting, not building up, souis; making very little of Christ and His woik, and very much of themselves and their own. They turn away the minds of men im mortal, so far as they can, from the full ness and all sufficiency of Christ, and the gracious work of the Spirit, to beggarly elements of human device unknown to pure aud early times, und endeavor to fix them on sights and bhowe, on dresses of clergy, on colors aud forms and figures, ou turning now to this side aDd this thing, and again bending and bowing to tbtt side and that thing. Onetime they gab* hie iu one part of the service, aud again they mutter in another, as if clergymen were showmen or necromancers, aud the laity were only babies to be amused, or fools to trifle with and not teach. Fri volities aud fantasies are such things; they act ouly on the senses, or perhaps at best engage the imagination, but satisfy not in any degree the deep requirements and lougingsand yearnings of the soul. Such trifling and pureiiity the people could have, equally well, and with as much benefit, iu theaters, or even iu hea then temples, with an idolatrousservice, as from pagan priests. Such teachers wrong the laity and rob them of their rights. I wonder the laity can submit to it. Tiie laity constitute the largest portion of the Church by many degrees; for them are the clergy maintained aud for them are the fabric of the Church aud its system upheld; aud yet they allow a state of things logo on in the service of the Church which pains every pious miud while It Htarves the soul, und from which the manly mind recoils—a state that is an in sult to the understanding, a perversion and misrepresentation of the Christian religion, aud degradation of the Church. Ritualism, as it is called, is childish. It is uot bad enough of itself to do harm, but, as symbolizing corrupt doctrines, it bodes us no good, but is ominous of evil. It pretends, iudeed, religion, and prom ises peace, but it is uu engine of war, a device of the foe. It menaces our safety, aud a breach has been made for it iu our wall; but draw it not in ; allow it not to enter; “Equorie crcdite Teucri.” It ia fraught with danger and filled with arm ed men. This Ritualism is no part of Christianity. No trace of it can bo found in the writings of the Evangelists or Apostles, where is presented to us a per fect model for our institutions, yea, per fection itself in the doctriue of example of the Son of God. Heathenism aud Mo hammedanism can have their ritualism, and have had it, and have still (and so has another system which I will uot uame in this connection, lest some should take offence,) and how much the bet er are they or any of them for it? But truth, heaven borir truth, unlike human inven tions, needs neither coloring, nor embroi dery, nor artifice, to oommend her: she looks fairest iu the purple tight of youth and native complexiou, arrayed iu her simple aud modest attire, and she needs none other to charm our minds, conciliate our favor, and fix our regard. One burning aud shining light in the pulpit—one loving, diligent, faithful pas tor in the parish, with sound common sense—will be of immeasurably more worth than all the music and incense and dresses and candles in Christendom ; and one solitary truth of the gospel, brought home aud driven home to the bead and heart, will be infinitely more precious, and do immeasurably more good than all the opinions of men, the traditions of tbe Church, or tbe ritualism of tbe earth. Haggai’s Seal, One of tbe most important, although as yet disregarded, discoveries made by the Palestine Exploration Party at Jerusa lem, is the Seal of Haggai, the son of Sbebaniah, whom we take to be the prophet commissioned along with Zaoh ariah to forward the rebuilding of the house of the Lord, upou the return of the Jews from Babylon, after the seventy years’ captivity, and about the same number of years before Nehemiah moved so heartily in the completion of the res toration. Haggai appears to have been deep In the foundation of the restoration, and to have left his seal there. Whether dropped by accident, or left to be found, "after many days,” by the people appointed to exercise certain authority under the seal of prophecy, certain It! is that the seal of “Haggai, the son of Shebaniah,” has been found. It is noticeable that the last words of Haggai, whose seal has just now been brought to light, after being buried,Bo many centuries, are about the return to power of the man who had au thority to effect the restoration of the Lord’s house at Jerusalem. Haggai proph esied about the year 520 B. C., or sixteen years after the Jews had received permis sion, at the end of the seventy years’ cap tivity in Babylon, to return and rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem. The above remarks respecting thisin teresling discovery are taken from The Watchman of Ephraim, a magazine of much learning aud research, containing many articles of au original aud unique character. An old Divine has somewhere said : There is majesty implied iu the name God, There is independent being iu Jehovah. There is powerin Lord. There Is unction iu Christ. There is affinity iu Immanuel, intercession iu Mediator, and help iu Ad vocate—but then is salvation in no i>ther name under heaven but tbe uame of Jesus (Acts 3; 12.)