I have never preached before; I have had a look into «Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he eternity."

The Moderator announced the committee on the

established a Presbyterial Academy at Greenville, with a view to promote education generally, within correspondence with the Trustees of Jefferson Coltheir bounds, as well as to prepare young men for the more advanced education contemplated in Centre lege, viz., Messrs. J. M. Cook, David Kirkpatrick, College, and the new Theological Seminary at Dan- D. D., L. R. McAboy, George Hill, and T. H. Nevin, ville; and whereas, the establishment of such acadeSubsequently one of the members of the Synod mies is desirable in all our Presbyteries; therefore, Resolved, That the Synod express their approbaentered a protest against the appointment of a comtion of the effort of the Presbytery to build up this mittee for the purpose of securing an ecclesiastical Academy, and commend it to the liberality of the superintendence of the College, which was answered members of our churches, to supply it with all need-on the part of the Synod by its committee appointed for that object (the Rev. J. M. Cook) as follows:

ed funds.

A NEW FEMALE ACADEMY IN NORTH Cy, and safety of the Church, in her organized cha

CAROLINA.

"That the question as to the propriety, expedienracter, entering the school-house, the College, and the Seminary, and regulating the instruction of her We learn by a letter from brother PENICK, pub-factorily settled by this Synod, that a single memyouth, has been so thoroughly sifted, and so satislished in the Watchman and Observer, that the Pres- ber may enjoy the liberty of recording his protest bytery of Concord is about to establish a Female without arguing the matter anew." Academy at Statesville, N. C.

An important action of Presbytery at its last meeting, was the establishment of a Presbyterian

WASHINGTON COLLEGE, PA.

The Synod of Pittsburgh also adopted the follow

Female Seminary. The town of Statesville was ing commendatory resolution in reference to Washselected as its location. I trust it will be an insti-ington College. tution of high character. A Board of Trustees was appointed to set it into operation. The village of Statesville, in inviting the Seminary to that healthy and Presbyterian community, presented to Presbytery a subscription list of $10,000. For the endowment of the institution the scholarship plan will probably be adopted. All things seem propitious. Success to the enterprise! Truly yours, P. T. PENICK.

Resolved, That the past and the present of Washington College, with that organization which places it under the supervision and control of the Synod of Wheeling, and an ample endowment now in the progress of completion, commend it to our confidence, and inspire us with hope in its future.”

SYNOD OF PITTSBURGH AND JEFFERSON
COLLEGE.

The action of the SYNOD OF PITTSBURGH in relation to Jefferson College, is considered an important movement by some of its friends. We have not heard the particulars of the movement in the Synod, except that it originated with the friends of Jefferson, and was carried in the Synod by a large majority, although some of the friends both of Jefferson and Washington voted against it. The following is the action of the Synod. The second resolution is the one to which particular reference is made.

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, MISSOURI.

The Synod of Missouri, at its last meeting, re-appointed the Rev. R. S. SYMINGTON, agent for the institution, and adopted the following resolutions:

"1. Resolved, That this Synod have heard with pleasure the reports of our agent, and of the Truswhich has been made in securing an endowment, tees of Westminster College, stating the progress and in erecting college buildings, and for this success the Synod express their gratitude to the Head of the Church.

their earnest desire and hope that the Presbyterians "2. Resolved, That this Synod would express of Missouri will regard it as a privilege to co-operate energetically and liberally in carrying forward this important enterprise."

"1. Resolved, That the past and present of Jeffer- E. M. Samuel, N. L. Rice, D. D., J. F. Cowan, son College, established through the prayers and ef- W. P. Cochran, and P. B. Reed, were appointed a forts of the fathers of this Synod, in whose bounds committee to recommend to Synod a plan for secur it is, commend it to our confidence, and inspire using the salary of the agent of Westminster College. with hope in its future.

"2. Resolved, That with the view of extending the area of its action, and perfecting its equipment for its work, as well as to settle it in the confidence it has won, this Synod appoint a committee to correspond with the Trustees of Jefferson College as to the expediency and the conditions of its being placed under the ecclesiastical supervision of this Synod, or, in case the General Assembly divide it, under the joint supervision of the two Synods; the committee to publish in the papers the result by the 1st of April next, and to report next year."

This Committee reported the following plan, which was adopted, viz:

"That it is recommended to the ministers in the bounds of our Synod, to present the subject to their charges respectively on the first Sabbath of Decem ber, or as soon thereafter as practicable, and that the amount thus raised be transmitted to Dr. A. A. Riley, President of the Board of Trustees of West minster College, at Fulton, and that should there be a surplus, the same to remain as an agency fund; and that the President of the Board report to next meeting of Synod the amount thus realized."

In reference to Westminster College, the editor of the St. Louis Presbyterian, who lately visited it,

says:

public generally have in the faculty, as men, and as competent instructors of youth.

Synod rejoice to learn that the new College is already up, and will be enclosed within three weeks. From the treasurer's report, it appears that not less than fifteen thousand dollars are needed to complete the building and pay money already borrowed by the building fund from the permanent fund. Therefore,

Resolved, That in the judgment of this Synod, the establishment of Hanover College is one of the most important enterprises before the Synod at this time, and, under present circumstances, demands prompt and enlarged pecuniary aid.

"The building of Westminster College is rapidly progressing towards completion. It has already reached its third story. The building is strong and substantial, and will furnish ample accommodations for all college purposes, for the next half century. We did not inquire its precise dimensions, but we suppose its front to be about 60 feet, by 110 or 120 deep. It is to have a portico in front, supported by six heavy columns, which will give it a massive appearance. The building, besides the recitation rooms, and a public hall, has study rooms for the Professors, Society Halls, Library Rooms, &c. The Commencement Hall we judged to be 57 feet square in the clear. The Chemical Hall is a little more 3d. Every member of this Synod is earnestly rethan half these dimensions. We trust the building quested to use his best endeavours to secure in committee will see that the portion of it devoted to the church he represents its quota of the above the Laboratory shall be paved with brick. The con- sum, either by co-operation with the agent, or othertractor is Mr. Jenkins of St. Louis, and our judg-wise.

2d. This Synod will raise for this object not less than fifteen thousand dollars during the coming winter.

ment is, that the contract is a most safe and econ- Williamson Dunn, Esq., was appointed Trustee, omical one for the Trustees, and that the work is and Philip Lindsley, D. D., was appointed in the being done in a most satisfactory manner. But few place of Dr. Gurley. such college buildings will be found, when this is finished, on this side of the mountains. It will be a credit to the Synod of Missouri, and an ornament to the Commonwealth."

NEW COLLEGE IN SYNOD OF MEMPHIS.

The subject of most interest before the Synod was the college question. The committee appointed by the Synod at its meeting in Jackson, reported three places making liberal proposals:

1st. The Mountain offered a suitable building lot and $10,000 in cash to erect the college building. 2d. La Grange offered a suitable lot, and $1500 in money, and $25,000 in scholarships, for the endow

ment.

3d. The Trustees of West Tennessee College asked the Synod to appoint a commissioner to confer with them, to see if that Institution could not become the Synodical College. It has suitable buildings, the college in operation, and an endowment of $40,000. After a full discussion, the Synod resolved to appoint a committee to confer with these Trustees, and also resolved to hold the next meeting of the Synod in July. On these two resolutions, there was but one dissenting vote.

From the present signs of the times, thé college will be located at La Grange.-Presbyterian Herald.

HANOVER COLLEGE, INDIANA.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Synod of Indiana, respecting Hanover College:

1st. Synod finds that the College is in a very prosperous condition, as is evinced by the regularity and order and quiet which prevail in every department, and also by the progress made by the pupils generally in their studies.

2d. Synod is pleased to learn that there have been more than fifty new students matriculated the present session, thus showing-1st. a public approval of the course of instruction there given, especially of that peculiarity of the course, the prominence given to the study of the Holy Scriptures; and 2d. the continued confidence which the Church and the

ARANAMA SCHOOL AND COLLEGE, TEXAS. The Presbytery of Western Texas is engaged in building up a college at Goliad. At the last meeting, among other important items of business, the claims and interests of the Aranama School and College at Goliad were duly attended to, and vacancies supplied in its Board of Trustees. That Board also held a meeting, at which were passed resolutions, expressive of their great affliction at the loss of the late C. C. Shive, Principal of the Preparatory Department of the Institution, and of their hearty condolence with his heart-stricken companion, in her sorrowful bereavement. The Rev. David Teese, of West Hanover Presbytery, (Virginia,) was unanimously chosen successor to Mr. Shive, with a pleasing expectation that he will accept of a station he is so eminently qualified to fill.

become the head-quarters of a wide-spread system of

BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS. missionary efforts. It is with regret we add that

MISSION HOUSE,

No. 23 CENTRE Street, NEW YORK.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE.

Mr. and Mrs. Fullerton had been called to part with their oldest child, who died on the 30th of August.

The letters from Futtehgurh mention the expected return to this country of Mr. Seeley, with his motherless children. We regret to learn that his health is not improving. He is suffering from a bronchial affection.

From Allahabad we learn the admission to the

church of two persons-one on profession of her faith, and a man who had been excommunicated

MISSION HOUSE, December 13, 1853. INDIA. We have received letters, since our last issue, from Lahor, September 17; Futtehgurh, to October 2; Mynpurie, September 17; Agra, to October 6; and Allahabad, September 13. Mr. Mor-six or seven years ago; after long trial, and profesrison had returned from a visit to Rawal Pindí, a sion of penitence, he was again received. A third. city about two hundred miles from Lahor, where he person was restored to the privileges of the church. found that a number of persons, who had renounced Severe sickness had prevailed at this station, and Hinduism, were "well content with a religion of one of the members of the church was called hence their own making." The movement at Akutganj, by cholera, "Fermana, the wife of Mirza Jan Beg, near Futtehgurh, appears also to have disappointed catechist. Her loss is a very severe one," Mr. Hay the hopes which were at first awakened by it, al-writes, "not only to her family, but the mission. though a few persons seem to be subjects of grace. She has for years maintained a very exemplary Two accounts have been forwarded to us of a native Christian character. Her meekness, kindness, and reformer in the Mirzapore district, below Allahabad, earnest piety, endeared her to all her acquaintances. who has renounced the native religion, and drawn For several months she conducted a female prayerafter him large numbers of his countrymen, though meeting on Saturday afternoons. Her whole dehis views of Christianity are not very clear.-Move-portment furnishes us with the best hope that she ments like these are important as signs of the state has attained the rest of the blessed." This is what of the native mind in India. Paganism is losing its the gospel can do for a Hindu woman. power over very many. Increasing numbers will break away from its bondage; but without suitable instruction, they cannot be expected to become true

Christians.

Mr. Forman says of the school at Lahor, "There is nothing very encouraging in its state, except that we have a large number of interesting pupils, nearly all of whom are receiving religious instruction, and those who know most about Christianity seem to be convinced of its truth and excellence. I think if any who have doubts about our giving so much time to education, could go with us to the bazar, and hear the sometimes angry disputes, and then to the school, and see so many boys and youths quietly receiving religious instruction, and approving of what they hear, they would think more highly of the latter method of teaching Christianity."

A request had been received from an English gentleman at Banda, for the establishment of a school at that city, under a native Christian teacher, with a liberal offer of aid for his support. The missionaries were considering who, out of their little company of native labourers, was best qualified, and could be best spared, for this station. And we trust that our readers will pray unto the Lord of the harvest for an increase of labourers, especially of those who are natives of the several countries in which our missions are established.

SIAM. Our advices from Bangkok are under date of July 18. The brethren were pursuing their work with usual health, "with nothing of special interest/ to report, but having no reason for discouragement." We fear, however, they will have been much disAt Agra "the schools are still increasing;" Mr. | heartened before this, by hearing that one or two Warren writes, "both boys and girls have been brethren who, it was hoped, would have joined their coming in during the last month." These are most-mission, (and to which expectation they refer with ly of the East Indian class, destined to exert an in- great satisfaction in this letter,) have been led to recreasing influence in India, and under suitable mis- main in other parts of the vineyard. We think that sionary labour, likely to furnish valuable helpers in prayers should be offered with special reference to the spread of the gospel.-This mission was about the raising up and sending forth of more men to to lose for a season the efficient services of Mr. War- Siam. The country is open for all kinds of misren, who is returning with his family, on a visit to sionary work. The missionaries have been brought this country; but the Committee will endeavour to into communication with persons of elevated rank, maintain and increase, rather than diminish, the as well as with the common people. Perhaps in strength employed at this city. They hope to see it no other heathen nation may we look eventually