twelve o'clock, and adjourned, to meet at Long Framlington on Tuesday, the 19th of August, at twelve o'clock.

Closed with prayer.

PRESBYTERY OF NEWCASTLE.

THIS Presbytery met, pro re nata, in the John Knox Church, on the 19th of June, to consider an application from Trinity Church, Newcastle, for moderation of a call, to fill up the vacancy there, and was duly constituted by the moderator.

The circular having been read, and the meeting sustained, Mr. Mackenzie stated that a congregational meeting had been held, and that the congregation was ripe for a call, and craved moderation accordingly. Messrs. Isaac Freeman and Thos. Montgomery, for the Session, and Mr. Zechariah Crofton for the congregation, supported this request. The Presbytery agreed to grant moderation as craved, to meet for this purpose in Trinity Church, on Monday, the 30th June, at 6:30 P.M., Mr. Brown to preach and preside, and ordered the edict to this effect to be served on Sabbath next.

Closed with prayer.

June 30th, 6:30 P.M., met in Trinity Church, and was duly constituted by Rev. J. Brown, moderator, p.t.

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George's, Gateshead, Laygate, Trinity, and Wark, in favour of Messrs. John Kay, Andrew Mean, James A. Davison, Joseph Place, George Lyall, Robert Brewis, James Murray, John Heddle, Isaac Freeman, and Roger present said Sessions in this Presbytery Clark, appointing them respectively to reduring the current year. The Commissions were sustained, and their names added to the roll.

Mr. Brown, of Seaton Delaval, was chosen the chair accordingly. moderator for the current year, and took

the solicitor of Messrs. Bell and Dods, in The clerk laid on the table a letter from reference to the mortgage of £400 on the church at Hexham, together with his reply to said letter, which were read and ordered to be kept in retentis.

tice to be served on Messrs. Bell and Dods, The clerk laid on the table a form of noin reference to the £400 of mortgage, together with the interest thereof, which was approved and ordered to be served on those gentlemen.

The Deliverance of the Synod in the Hexcorded. ham case was read and ordered to be re

the Presbytery approve the diligence of the clerk in sending intimation of the sun: required from each congregation to the several treasurers, and enjoin those congregations which have not yet sent their proportion to do so without delay.

The extract minute of Synod, in reference The minute appointing this meeting having been read, it was moved and agreed that to the supplement for the Synod Fund having been read, and the edict returned, duly served and attested, Mr. Brown conducted Divine worship, and at the close, having called upon the members of the Church present to propose the names of candidates, it was moved and seconded that the Rev. George Anderson, of the Free Church, New Cumnock, be called to be minister of this church. It was also moved and seconded that the Rev. Thomas W. Brown, of the Free Church, Alloa, be called. On a vote, Mr. Brown was chosen by a large majority, and the moderator declared him duly elected. The call having been read, was signed, in presence of the Presbytery, by seventy-nine office-bearers and members, and fifteen adherents, and having been attested by the moderator, was left with the Session for additional signatures.

The Presbytery then sustained the call, and appointed Mr. Mackenzie to prosecute the same before the Presbytery of Stirling.

Closed with prayer.

July 8th. Met for ordinary business in the John Knox Church, and was duly constituted by the moderator. Present: the Rev. Geo. B. Blake, moderator, Messrs. Mackenzie, Brown, Black, Jeffrey, McLelland, Wilson, and Reid, ministers.

The minutes of the preceding special meetings were read and sustained. Elders' Commissions, in the usual forms, from the Kirk Sessions of Blyth, Seaton Delaval, John Knox, North Shields, St. John's, St.

Synod in the matter of the St. John's SesThe extract minute of the Deliverance of sional Schools was laid on the table, read, and ordered to be recorded; and it was moved, and agreed unanimously, that in terms of the trust-deed, the moderator and clerk be instructed to certify, under their their hands, that this Presbytery consents to the proposed sale or transfer of the property for the purpose set forth in the report submitted to the Synod.

The Presbytery granted extract minute the Rev. John Kelly. Mr. Reid intimated of ordination, and Presbyterial certificate, to that a day school, in connection with the congregation at Blyth, had been opened with every prospect of success.

of a misunderstanding on the part of the con-
The Presbytery agreed to the correction
gregation at Blyth, in reference to the
Home Mission Supplement.

Messrs. Jeffrey, Mackenzie, Black, and
arrange for the Bicentenary Commemora-
M'Lelland, were appointed a committee to
tion; Mr. Mackenzie, convener.

translation of Mr. Brown, of Alloa, to Trinity
Mr. Mackenzie submitted reasons for the
Church, Newcastle, which were approved.

Session Records and Committee Rolls | ments, and to report to the next meeting of from Blyth, Monkwearmouth, Gateshead, Presbytery. and Laygate were examined and attested. Next ordinary meeting was appointed to be held in this church on Tuesday, the 9th September next, at twelve, noon.

The consideration of the report on titledeeds was resumed. After which it was moved by the Rev. W. McCaw, seconded by the Rev. J. Paterson, and unanimously resolved :

"Receive the report, tender the cordial thanks of the Presbytery to the Rev. J. C. Paterson, the Convener, for the able and efficient manner in which he has drawn up the report, and agree

"1. That a fire-proof safe be procured in which the title-deeds may be preserved.

2. That the Clerk, with Messrs. J. C. Paterson, McCaw, and J. Paterson, be a Committee to make all necessary arrange

"3. That the Clerk be instructed to communicate with the office-bearers of those congregations whose title-deeds do not bind the property to the Presbyterian Church in England, showing them the extreine importance of their getting a supplement added to said deeds, securing such connection. And, further-

to visit Warrington, to confer with the office-bearers, with the view of obtaining a guarantee of stipend of £150 to the Minister, to be called and to report.

A call from River Terrace, in favour of the Rev. J. T. Davidson, was laid on the table. The call was placed in the hands of Mr. Davidson, who declined for the present to state any opinion or intention in the matter; on which the Presbytery ordered all the documents to lie on the table, resolved to meet in hunc effectum on 17th July, at 12 o'clock, noon, instructed the Clerk to send the reasons of translation to the Salford Session, and to summon all the parties in the case; and at the same time appointed the Rev. J. C. Paterson to conduct Divine service in Salford Church on Sabbath, 6th July, and thereafter serve the usual edict.

The Presbytery adjourned to meet within St. George's Church, Liverpool, on Wednesday, 3rd September.

under his ministration, and they should certainly have opposed the granting of the call if Mr. Davidson's own views did not incline that way. He could himself bear testimony to the worth and earnestness of Mr. Davidson as a minister of the gospel, and he trusted that if Mr. Davidson did go to London he would be treated there with the kindness and sympathy that he so much deserved. Messrs. Grant and Kidney represented the congregation of the Salford church. Mr. Grant made a long statement, showing that the success attending their church during Mr. Davidson's ministry had been most marked. He contended that the commissioners from London had shown no sufficient reason for Mr. Davidson's transfer, and he maintained that the Salford church had a much greater claim upon Mr. Davidson than any which the church at Islington could show. If, however, as they believed, Mr. Davidson wished to accept the call, they should offer no opposition. They knew Mr. Davidson did not feel satisfied with the results of his labours here; and although that success had been most satisfactory, it had not equalled his expectations. They should be all deeply grieved to lose him, but could not offer any opposition to his wishes in the matter.

Call to the Rev. J. T. Davidson.-On 17th July, at noon, a meeting of the Presbytery of Lancashire was held in the Scottish Church, Chapel Street, to decide upon a call which the Rev. J. T. Davidson, minister of that church, had received from the River Terrace congregation, Islington, London. The Rev. J. C. Paterson presided as moderator, and there was a good The Rev. Mr. Davidson then addressed attendance of ministers and the laity of the the court. He said that he had given the district. After some preliminary business, subject a long and prayerful consideration, the Rev. Mr. Ballantyne, as a commissioner and he now felt able to express himself from the London Presbytery, stated the pretty clearly on the subject. He came to reasons why the call was made, and upon this church three years ago with somewhat what grounds they asked that Mr. Davidson mistaken ideas as to the nature of the work should be removed from his present charge. here. He had found that to get together a The River Terrace congregation was for- church here, required more the labour of a merly one of the most prosperous in London, hard-working missionary in the outside but of late they had met with reverses, and territory than in the church itself. He felt they felt that the only hope they had of that he had not physical power to do this attaining their former position was to ob- work, and his tastes tended more to the tain the services of an eloquent and gifted pulpit than to this class of labour. He preacher like Mr. Davidson. Mr. Davidson was not altogether satisfied with the result was not unknown to them; and when the of his labours here, although large additions call was made, it was unanimously resolved had been made to the congregation; and that it should be addressed to that gentle- feeling convinced that a more suitable field man. There was a wide and congenial for his labours lay in London, his own sphere for his labours in that locality, and a large and respectable Scottish population. Under these circumstances they trusted that Mr Davidson would be transferred to them. Mr. Lamont, on behalf of the Kirk Session, and Mr. Paton, on behalf of the congrega tion of River Terrace, also addressed the court, supporting the call. Messrs. Black and Hindshaw, as commissioners from the Salford Kirk Session, were then heard. Mr. Black said that they were instructed not to offer any opposition to the call should Mr. Davidson be inclined to accept it. They should, however, deeply regret the separation. The church had prospered

views were in favour of accepting the call. He could not leave the church here, and his Manchester friends, without the sincerest expression of regret, for he had always met with uniform kindness and good-will.

Several members of the court made observations on the question, all of them generally expressing the opinion that they could not have released Mr. Davidson from his present charge, unless his own views had been in favour of the change. The Moderator then announced that the decision of the court was, that Mr. Davidson be transferred to the Islington church at London.

KENSINGTON, which, as well known to our | having been from various reasons abanreaders, is one of the most rapidly increas- doned. The design of which a sketch is ing outskirts of London, has been occupied given above was finally chosen, as com as a station by the English Presbyterian bining effect with economy. In proportion Church for upwards of a year. Con- to its appearance, the cost will be exceedsiderable difficulty was experienced in ingly moderate; but it was quite necessary obtaining an entrance into the neighbour- in such a locality to have a creditable hood; the church influence, which is very building. The building is now going on, strong, having been used for a time to and it is hoped that entrance will be prevent the letting of the only hall then to obtained by the middle or end of be obtained. From the commencement November. The congregation which has the advance has been gradual, till the hall been gathered in the present temporary for the last few months has become well place of meeting, which is not properly filled in the mornings. Soon after the seated or otherwise well suited for the services were begun, an effort was made to purpose, is not a wealthy one, though it is procure a site for a church, which was believed, on satisfactory grounds, that for some time unsuccessful. In this effort many families of influence will be added s several Scotch noblemen in the neighbour- soon as the church is opened. Several hood kindly gave their aid. The present liberal members of our church have consite was finally secured in the beginning of tributed very handsomely; and it may be this year, and architectural designs were mentioned, as a proof of the kindly feeling soon after received, the idea at first of our United Presbyterian brethren, and entertained of erecting an iron church as a stimulus to union, that Mr. John

Intelligence.

HARBOTTLE. On Wednesday, the 16th ult., the Annual Tea-party in connection with the Presbyterian Church at this place was held, when upwards of 300 partook of a good cup of tea and cake, provided by the ladies of the congregation. After tea, interesting addresses were delivered by the Rev. Messrs. Berrie, Framlington; Fotheringham,

Henderson, of Park, has given £100. As it is of great advantage for the English Presbyterian Church to occupy such an important London position, and as the outlay has to be increased to make the building suitable in future years for such a neighbourhood, there is perhaps a stronger claim than in ordinary cases for liberal aid from those who have at heart the strengthening of Presbyterianism in this country. The treasurer of the fund is William Bonar, Esq., 11, Sussex Place, Kensington. Dr. Hamilton, who did Glanton; Brown, Birdhopecraig; Dr. much to help forward this movement at its Anderson, Morpeth; Donaldson, Alnmost critical period, and through whose wick; and Terrot Glover, Esq., J. P., influence alone the present place of meeting South Shields. The chair was occupied was secured, says, in a letter addressed to by the Rev. S. Cathcart, the pastor of the Committee last year, "There are few the congregation. During the evening, afford a better field for an earnest and attractive ministry than Kensington; and I shall greatly rejoice if, through the present timely effort, provision is made for a want already felt, and which the coming years are certain to increase."

localities in or around London which

the choir, under the leadership of Mr. A. Oliver, the precentor, performed some nice pieces of music, while they were ably assisted Mr. D. Thompson, Alnwick, and Mr. John Duncan, Amble. All present were highly gratified with the proceedings of the evening.

Notices of Books.

The Sanctuary at Home; or, Lord's Day
Services and Sermons for Christian In-
valids, Mothers, Emigrants, Soldiers,
Sailors, or others detained from the
House of God. By the Rev. R. DICK
DUNCAN, Minister of Union Church,
Bread Street. Edinburgh: Wm. Oli-
phant & Co. 1862.

much as possible of a home feeling while they peruse these pages-the compositions here contained, consist not of elaborately prepared discourses originally intended for the press, but of sermons actually used in the ordinary weekly duties of the pulpit, and of prayers and offices such as his congregation had often heard from his lips in the usual services of the sanctuary. Hence THIS is the work of a faithful and earnest there is a quiet, unostentatious tone of preacher. Having "felt in his own soul in practical earnestness throughout, which the day of trouble an intense longing for must commend the book to many sincere the very scenes and services of the public Christians, who will be glad to possess and sanctuary," he has prepared this volume to use it as a solace administered by a for those who, from various causes, may be friend who can sympathize with their deprived of the privileges of the sanctuary. spiritual privations, and feels an unaffected The psalms, the prayers, and the sermons interest in doing them good. The sermons of our Presbyterian worship are here repro- are distinguished by sound sense and sound duced, and the lover of the gates of Zion, theology; the prayers, by devotional feeling when far from the assembly of the saints, and aptitude of range; and the sacramental can, with this book in his hand, be brought services, if somewhat diffuse, were doubtwithout effort to realize something of the less felt in their actual use, and they are happiness from which his circumstances fitted to be both edifying and devout. The have debarred him. The services of Bap-author makes no pretensions to genius, but tism and the Lord's Supper are also ex- he aims at, and has attained, the higher emplified in the very words which have been employed by the reverend author in his own congregation, and that nothing may be wanting to give to his readers, especially if they belong to his own congregation, as

meed of pastoral and Christian usefulness. His logic is less apparent than his loving spirit; and the sympathy which he shows for his readers, and which he endeavours to excite in them towards himself, is mani