circular form, the streets and the churches are almost all visible. The surrounding heights and vil. las, the Cheshire shore, the river is full in view, and its course to the Irish sea, which terminates the prospect.

The monument of Lord Nelson is erected before the exchange, in the rear of the town hall. It was designed by M. C. Wyatt, and was modeled and cast by R. Westmacott, and completed in October, 1813. In the centre of the area, on a basement of Westmore. land marble, stands a circular pedestal of the same material. Four figures of heroic size surround the base of the pedestal. They appear as vanquished enemies, alluding to the four victories of St. Vincent, the Nile, Copenha. gen, and Trafalgar; and in a moulding round the upper part of it, is inscribed in letters of brass, the impressive charge of this naval commander, previous to the commencement of the battle of Trafalgar: "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN TO DO HIS DUTY." The figures constituting the prin. cipal design are the Admiral, Victory, and Death: his country mourning, and her navy eager to avenge his death. The visit to St. John's market closed the day. The evening upon which I parted from my companions, bound for London, I devoted to my pen.

THURSDAY, the 11th.-After finishing my letter for America, I sallied forth to find a convey. ance over the Atlantic, and shipped my epistles in the Concordia, Capt. Britton, for New York.

I breakfasted with Dr. Raffles, at his house. I met with Mr. McLean, formerly of the Dutch

church, now Dr. Brodhead's, New York, corner of Broome and Greene. He has given up the pastoral charge which he under. took here, and now cultivates a garden on the brow of Edge-hill, near to the residence of Dr. Raf. fles. The latter gentleman is well known in the literary world. He is an able, eloquent, and evange. lical minister of the Independent church. He is a frank, openhearted Englishman: or, rather, he is a citizen of the common. wealth of letters, and an ardent disciple of Christ. To know him is to love him, on the part of those who love mankind, and who love their God.

From him I took my leave to visit Dr. Stewart, of the United Secession Church. It was one of his days of seclusion, and his orders were not to be interrupted in his studies. I love those days, and admire the magnanimity of a minister of God who devotes some stated days of every week to his proper work of preparation for the instruction of the public, and who, moreover, teaches his family to call them by the right name. "He was at home, but he saw no company," was the answer of Mrs. Stewart to the ordinary interrogatories. She, nevertheless, upon discovering who I was, informed him, and he devoted the day to me. We traveled together in quest of a few religious connections, whose names, as residents in Liverpool, I had heard in New York, and I dined with his hospitable family.

FRIDAY, 12th.-I rode along the Mersey, visited the outskirts of the town, gave a call on Dr. Ralph, a minister of the Scottish

establishment, and at 5 P. M., I was on board the packet Thetis, Captain Townsend, on my way to DUBLIN. Few days occur in Li. verpool of such clear and fine weather as I enjoyed in town. The climate on the west of Eng. land is humid and stormy, but not until I was again on the water did the weather frown upon me. The mail packet was far inferior in accommodation to our Hudson

river steam-boats: and a heavy storm from the south, prolonged our voyage across the channel to twice its ordinary time, while it also rendered sick and joyless all the passengers. Ilanded in Kingstown half past 6, and in one hour more, having taken the coach for the capital of Ireland, I found myself in Gresham's elegant hotel, Upper Sackville street, at half past 7 o'clock, on Saturday, 13th March.

rian Church.

(Concluded.)

It was finally resolved that the synod is desirous of entering into such arrangements respecting the third proposition, as may be found necessary and practicable.

31. Dr. McLeod was requested to append to his discourse the statements which he had made to synod: with this request the Doctor manifested his disposition to comply, should he find it practicable.

32. The following appointments with regard to the missionary station in Liverpool were made:

Rev. J. Alexander, for September; Rev. J. Stewart, for October; Rev. James P. Sweeny, for January; Rev. James Dick, for February; Rev. James Smyth, for

June.

33. The consideration of the motion on the nature and powers of interlocutory courts was deferred till the next meeting of synod. 34. Moved and agreed, that the synod, regarding themselves called upon, by the state of the churches, to take measures for a more open maintenance and advocacy, and for the

wider extension of the principles of the convenanted reformation, and regarding the public press as a powerful instrument which may be rendered subservient to the high advancement of the cause of truth, recommend to such of its members, as may be able to give attention to the matter, to make arrangements for the publication of a periodical to be circulated throughout the bounds of our religious community; and the members hold themselves engaged to use endeavors in order to obtain sufficient support for the undertaking from the several congregations.

35. Moved and seconded, that Mr. Dick, the moderator for the last year, be appointed to preach at the opening of the next meeting of synod. Moved as amendment, that Messrs. Houston and Dick should each be required to deliver a discourse on that occasion, according to whatever arrangement they may agree upon. The amendment was unanimously adopted.

The synod closed its proceedings at 4 o'clock, P. M. and the session was concluded by the moderator with prayer.

Signed, THOMAS HOUSTON,
Syn. Clerk, pro tem

AMERICAN ECCLESIASTICAL PROCEEDINGS.

Extracts from Minutes of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in the United States.

Pittsburgh, Wednesday, August 4, 1830.

The synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church met pursuant to adjournment, and was opened with a sermon by the Rev. Hugh McMillan, the alternate of Rev. James Chrystie, the former moderator, who was not present, from Rom. i. 16: "I am not

ashamed of the gospel of Christ."

After sermon and the constitution of synod, on motion, adjourned till to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock. The moderator concluded with

prayer.

August 5. Synod met and constituted agreeably to adjournment. The court then proceeded to ascertain the members of the present synod, when there appeared, duly certified,

From the Northern Presbytery -Rev. James R. Wilson, D. D.; Samuel M. Wilson, and Moses Roney, ministers. No ruling elders.

From the Philadelphia Presbytery-Rev. Samuel W. Crawford, minister, and Mr. Robert Orr, ruling elder.

From the Pittsburgh Presbytery-Rev. Thomas C. GuthrieJohn Cannon, Robert Gibson, his alternate-William Sloane, James Blackwood, Robert Wallace, Gavin McMillan, Jonathan Gill, and John Black, D. D., ministersMessrs. William Hutchman, Thomas Gemmil, John Scott, James McAnlis, his alternate. Robert Campbell-James Gormly, his alternate. John Jamison, Nathan

Johnston, Nathaniel Kirkpatrick, ruling elders.

From the Western Presbytery Rev. John Kell, Samuel Wylie, and Ebenezer Cooper, ministers. Mr. Thomas Armour, ruling elder. From the Southern Presbytery, no representation.

Rev. Samuel Wylie was chosen moderator, and Dr. Black was continued stated clerk. Rev. Samuel W. Crawford was appointed assistant clerk.

A letter was received from Rev.

James Chrystie, and read. This

letter accounted for his absence on the present occasion. His reasons were sustained. The court then

adjourned till 4 o'clock, P. M.

Court met pursuant to adjournment, and were called to order by the moderator. The Rev. Samuel B. Wylie, D. D., from the Philadelphia presbytery, and the Rev. John Neil McLeod, from the Northern presbytery, appeared duly cer tified, and took their seats in synod.

1. On motion, Rev. William Sloane, Hugh McMillan, and Charles B. McKee, being present, were invited to a seat, as consultative members.

2. The following committees were then appointed: A committee on unfinished business-Messrs. Crawford, Cannon, and Wallace, ministers, and Mr. Hutchman, ruling elder, are that committee. On presbyterial reports-Messrs. Samuel M. Willson, Kell, Blackwood, Jamison, Wylie, and Gemmil. On discipline-Drs. Black, Wylie, and Willson, and Mr. Campbell. On the theological seminary-Dr. Black, Messrs. G. McMillan, McLeod, Orr, Gemmil, and Armour. On foreign corres

pondence-Dr. Willson, Messrs. Crawford and Roney. On the signs of the times-Messrs. G. McMillan, Gill, Gibson, Campbell, and Jamison. On traveling expenses-Messrs. Guthrie, Orr, Hutchman, and Armour.

Resolved, That the contingent funds for the present session be committed to the committee on traveling expenses.

3. The synod agree that the amount of traveling expenses, and for the contingent fund, be now rendered, and the money af terwards given to the committee on traveling expenses. And that as each member is called, he be required to state the number of miles he is distant from this place. Adjourned till to-morrow, at 9 c'clock, A. M.

August 6, 1830. Synod met and constituted. Same members ut antea. The minutes of the former sederunt were read and approved. pers were then called for. There were laid on the table,

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No. 1. A letter from the Reformed Presbyterian Synod of Ireland.

No. 2. Two letters from the Rev. Alexander Clarke, a missionary in New Brunswick, from the Irish synod.

No. 3. A letter from the Scottish Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, accompanied with two documents marked 1,2. No. 4. A letter to this synod, from Rev. Dr. McLeod, from Aberdeen.

No. 5. A friendly communication from the Associate Reformed Synod of New York to this synod. On motion, adjourned till 4 o'clock, P. M.

VOL. I.-JUNE, 1831.

Moderator concluded, &c. at 4 o'clock, P. M.

Eodem die et loco. Synod met, &c. Same members ut supra.

1. A letter from the New York congregation was received and read. It contained a check on the Mechanics' Bank of N. Y., for $35, a contribution for the synodical funds. Referred to the committee on traveling expenses. 2. The committee on unfinished business reported.

3. Inquiry was made, whether the fast and thanksgiving days, appointed by the last synod, had been duly observed in the several congregations. Answered in the affirmative.

4. Dr. Black was inquired of, if the committee for publishing the minutes, had complied with their appointment? Answered in the affirmative.

5. Publishing the book of discipline. Postponed till next meeting of synod.

6. The theological seminary. Postponed till next meeting of synod. The argumentative part of the testimony also postponed.

7. Inquiry was made at the clerk of synod, whether the money was received for publishing the minutes? Answered, it was; but there were many delinquents in the subscription for a certain number of copies. The clerk is ordered to make out an account to-morrow, stating the delinquents in the subscription.

8. The order of the day for to-morrow is receiving presbyterial reports.

9. A call on Mr. John Fisher, from a congregation in South Carolina, was read, and laid on the

table. Mr. Fisher and the call were referred to the Northern Presbytery.

10. A petition from Knoxville, Tenn., was received, praying for supplies of ordinances. Referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. McLeod, Kell, and Dr. Wylie. Adjourned till to-morrow, 9 o'clock, A. M.

Moderator concluded, &c.

August 7, 1830.

Eodem loco. Synod met, &c. The minutes of yesterday's sederunt were read and approved. The order of the day was receiving presbyterial reports.

1. The Northern Presbytery presented their report, accompanied with a petition respecting the resuscitation of the theologi. cal seminary, a periodical paper, &c. On motion, the report was accepted, and referred to the committee on presbyterial reports, and the petition to the committee on the theological seminary.

2. The Philadelphia Presbytery reported. Their report was accepted, and referred to the committee on presbyterial reports.

3. The Presbytery of Pittsburgh reported. Accepted and referred.

4. The Western Presbytery presented their report. Accepted, and referred.

5. As there was no report from the Southern Presbytery, Mr. Hugh McMillan was called on to state what he knew of their concerns. From his report, it appeared, that the Rev. Thomas Donnelly did not consider him. self as a member of the Southern Presbytery, nor under its control; but that, by some act of synod, he was immediately accountable

to it, and under its cognizance solely, &c. On motion, a committee was appointed to report to this synod on the affairs of the church in the south. The committee, Dr. Wylie, Messrs. Cannon, and Roney.

6. Dr. Willson, chairman of the special committee appointed to report on our relations with the federal and state governments, presented a report. This report was made the order of the day for Monday next. Adjourned to meet on Monday, at 10 o'clock, A. M. The moderator concluded, &c. August 9, 1830.

Eodem loco. The Court met pursuant to adjournment. Same members ut antea.

1. Dr. Willson read a letter from the congregation of York Centre, New York, addressed to this synod.

2. A paper, accompanied with documents, from the temperance society of Pittsburgh, requesting this synod to express an opinion on the subject of temperance, was received and read-whereupon, the court adopted the following resolution :

Resolved, That this synod highly approve of the temperance cause, and recommend it to all under their care.

The clerk of this court is ordered to transmit to the Pittsburgh temperance society a copy of the above resolution.

3. The committee of foreign correspondence reported. The letter was approved, and laid on the table.

4. The committee on the af fairs of the south made the following report, with resolutions :

Your committee, having dili