sures, they have received a general intimation of the desire which the government have to effect a satisfactory adjustment:the particular mode of adjustment being understood to be entirely open for the future consideration of the government, and for such representations and earnest applications as the church may see fit to make.

The committee feel that this is not the time or the occasion for giving a more minute and detailed account of all that has passed, in connexion with the negotiations which have taken place. They have only, in conclusion, to state, that having some reason to apprehend the possibility of misunderstanding as to the construction of the particular sentence which the parties originating this negotiation had framed, as the basis of it; and, being most anxious that no ambiguity should rest on the principles and proceedings of the church, the committee, on the 26th of October, adopted the following resolutions, for their own guidance in the future management of the important and difficult business intrusted to them by the general assembly, viz. :—

"The committee (26th of October, 1841) resolve as follows:

"I. The principle of non-intrusion, in the sense repeatedly declared by the church, being the only basis on which this committee can enter into negotiation for the settlement of the affairs of the church, the only question to be considered in reference to any measure proposed for that end must be, how far, under such measure, the church would be enabled to carry that principle into effect, by having power, in every case, to reject a presentee on the single and exclusive ground of the continued dissent and opposition of the congregation.

"II. The proposal recently made from influential quarters friendly to the church, was considered by the committee solely with reference to the question now stated; and was understood, apparently with reason, to recognize the full and absolute right of the church, in the exercise by the church courts of their functions, to act upon the principle of non-intrusion, as above explained, in every particular instance of the settlement of a minister.

"III. The committee being most desirous to avoid every occasion of misunderstanding, and to conduct every negotiation in such a way as to leave no room for ambiguity, feel the disadvantage and inconvenience of discussing the terms or phraseology of any proposed measure, without a clear agreement being previously come to, in regard to the principle to be embodied in it. They are of opinion, therefore, that the first object, on every occasion of negotiation, ought to be, to have a distinct mutual understanding of

the precise principles intended to be sanctioned or allowed, before the details of a legislative enactment are considered and arranged.

"IV. Accordingly, in the judgment of the committee, the course now to be followed in reference to communications with her Majesty's government, is, that the committee, following out the object contemplated in the memorial recently presented by the commissioners, should respectfully lay before the government a clear and full explanation of the exact nature of the principle of non-intrusion, as now held by the church; that they should further represent to the government the impossibility of any measure being entertained or submitted to by the church, which does not go the full length of securing to the church the liberty of carrying out that principle as above explained; and that they should earnestly solicit from the government a favourable consideration of this principle, and an intimation of their willingness to consent to its being recognized in any civil statute to be passed for settling the affairs of the church: the committee being most ready, in the event of the government thus consenting to admit the principle, as above explained, to enter into negotiations in regard to the particular form or mode of carrying it into effect.

"V. The committee learn with the utmost satisfaction, that the government are disposed to take the whole question into their favourable consideration, with a view to its satisfactory adjustment; and they earnestly trust and hope that nothing will occur to interrupt the good understanding and friendly intercourse which the committee would desire, by all the means in their power, to cultivate. The committee would gladly entertain the belief, that a wise and patriotic government, who can have no object in view different from that of the committee and of the church, viz., the peace and good order of the community, the efficiency of the church, and the advancement of the best interests of the people, will be desirous of effecting a settlement of this agitating question, in such a full and satisfactory manner as will remove all occasion of discontent, and restore permanent tranquillity.

(Signed)

"In name of the committee, "ROBERT GORDON, "Convener." The report was laid on the table, and the diligence of the committee approved of. The commission then adjourned.

PRESBYTERY OF GARIOCH.-The presbytery of Garioch met at Pitcaple on Wednesday. Sederunt.-Mr. Peter, Kemnay,

moderator; Mr. Peter, Leslie; Mr. A. Cushny, Rayne; Mr. R. Cushny, Insch; Mr. Bisset, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Lessel, Mr. Forbes, Monymusk; Mr. Middleton, Mr. Simson, Chapel of Garioch; Mr. Simson, Oyne; Mr. Garioch, and Mr. John Keith.

Mr. Garioch moved that the name of Mr. Middleton of Culsalmond be not entered on the sederunt.

Mr. Simson (Chapel of Garioch) seconded

the motion.

Mr. Bisset opposed the motion, and was seconded by Mr. Lessel.

The presbytery divided upon Mr. Garioch's motion and Mr. Bisset's resolution, when the latter was carried by a majority of eight to four.

MAJORITY.-Messrs. Bisset, Bourtie; Lessel, Inverary; Forbes, Monymusk; A. Cushny, Rayne; Wilson, Premnay; Burnett, Daviott; J. Peter, Leslie; Middleton, Culsalmond.

MINORITY.-Messrs. Garioch, Old Meldrum; H. Simson, Chapel of the Garioch ; D. Simson, Oyne; Keith, Keithhall and Kinkell.

Mr. R. Cushny, Insch, did not vote. Mr. Robert Simson, Kintore, was absent.

The minority took instruments, and appealed to the ensuing synod, for reasons to be given in.

CULSALMOND.-CAPTAIN DALRYMPLE. -Many of our readers will remember that Captain Dalrymple, who now sets forth, in such lugubrious terms, the comparatively harmless doings of the people at Culsalmond, chuckled over and larded with a stale and borrowed joke in the general assembly, the infamous proceedings of the drunken mob who assailed Mr. Begg at Ellon. If the doings at Culsalmond could only have been construed into an approbation of moderatism and intrusion, we should have heard nothing of them but suppressed or open delight. The whole rage of patrons and justices proceeds from the fact which can no longer be concealed from the country at large, that the proceedings of the moderate party are so tyrannical and disgusting, that the quietest and most sedate peasantry in the world are at length like to break out into open resistance. The following announcement is from the Aberdeen Constitutional, a furious intrusion print:

"Already, in a neighbouring parish, where it is known that a clergyman holding constitutional principles,"-[i. e. a furious moderate,]" is about to be presented, a repetition of the Culsalmond outrage has been determined on; and for days past a conspiracy has been actively on foot throughout a wide range of country, for the organization of a body of rioters, sufficiently numerous to overpower all the force which the sheriff

can bring to the protection of the Presby tery."

If this be really the case, we just ask what is to be done? Is Scotland to be turned into a great military garrison, like Ireland, and is the country to be saddled with the cost of an army, to enforce, at the point of the sword, Queen Anne's infamous and illegal act? Besides, is any man such a fool as to suppose that force can change the religion of a free kingdom.

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.-The Senatus Academicus of this University, at a meeting held on the 27th ultimo, conferred the degree of D.D. on the Rev. Thomas Liddell, lately appointed principal of Queen's College, Canada; and at the same meeting conferred the degree of B.D. on the Rev. James M. Watt, A.M., chaplain, Langton House.

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DUNFERMLINE. NEW SCHEME FOR DESTROYING THE INFLUENCE OF EVANGELICAL MAJORITY IN THE CHURCH. -A landed proprietor in the west of Fife announced the other day, with an air of triumph, in the streets of Dunfermline, his resolution, as one of Her Majesty's justices of the peace, to put in practice an effectual method, which he had just discovered, of annihilating the evangelical rebels, by granting, to all who make application, a license to sell whisky! Of late years, the justices had been gradually restricting the issue of licenses; and the consequence, happily, has been a growing interest in the cause of the church, and an increasing dislike of moderatism. But it is hoped the evangelical mania will be cured, if every second and third door should exhibit the inscription, "spirits, porter, and ale, sold here." The experiment is to be tried forthwith in the parishes of Carnock and Torryburn.

COLLISTON, ST. VIGEANS, ARBROATH.On the evening of the same day Mr. Jaffray visited this place, and nowhere in the course of his laborious tour, has interest in the great objects of his mission been displayed in a more decided and pleasing manner. Through the kindness of the Rev. Mr. Muir of St. Vigeans, in whose parish Colliston is situated, the large and commodious school was obtained for the meeting, and was crowded on the occasion. The most marked attention was given throughout to an address which occupied three hours in the delivery. At the conclusion, a local association in aid of the five schemes was formed, a committee chosen and office-bearers appointed. Measures were adopted for organising a female branch for the circulation of the "Home and Foreign Missionary Record," and other religious intelligence. From the cordial interest shown, and the active measures taken, we anticipate that, proportionally to the popu

sation, the assistance rendered will be conliderable.

CHURCH OF SCOTLAND IN ANTIGUA.— A meeting of Presbyterians was held in the house of Mr. John Milner, formerly of Glasgow, on the 13th October, Dr. Thomas Fergusson in the chair, when it was unanimously resolved to form an association, to be denominated "The Antigua Presbyterian Association," the object of which is to promote the Presbyterian cause in the island. A Presbyterian place of worship being in progress of erection, it was agreed that, on the appointment of a minister and kirk-session, the committee of the society should co-operate with them where their assistance may be required, except in matters affecting discipline and church government. A numerous committee was appointed to conduct the general affairs of the association. A small committee was appointed to take the steps necessary for obtaining a pious and talented minister for the church; and the corresponding committee was instructed to apply to the General Assembly's colonial committee for a grant of money to aid in the completion of the church. The meeting resolved, at the same time, to petition the local legislature to pass a bill, which is at present before it, declaring all marriages legal which shall be performed by a regularly ordained minister of the church of Scotland.

RANCOROUS HATRED AND FOOLISH ExPECTATIONS OF THE PUSEYITES.-A correspondent of the Church Intelligencer says: I am sure that every churchman must have read with the most heartfelt and intense delight, the noble renunciation of Presbyterianism by Mr. Marshall, of Edinburgh. Many of your readers are not aware of the extent of the sacrifice made by this gentleman, who, with a wife and family of eight children, and without private fortune, has yet, for "conscience' sake," renounced one of the most lucrative pieces of preferment in the kirk. Assailed as he has been by the body he has left, both openly and privately, every invention and every insinuation having been pointed against him, by those whose fangless malice is happily harmless to any save their own peace, it will be indeed an honour to that bishop who shall be permitted to ordain this elder son of a numerous family, which, no doubt, will speedily follow his good example. If it be true that Sir Robert Peel has indeed pledged himself to support that corrupt, and fast decomposing body, which usurps the name of a church, and robs the legitimate owner of her rightful possessions, it must indeed be a subject of regret, that he should, from shortsighted political expediency, seek to build up the walls of that Jericho :-" for it shall not be to his honour," for the days of the kirk are numbered, and "Mene, Mene, Tekel,

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Upharsin," are written upon the walls of her assembly. The church, "built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone," we may, Sir, safely prophesy, will soon again arise in all her fair proportions.

CALL OF THE IRISH ASSEMBLY.-The Athlone Presbytery, remote as it is from the more genial districts of Presbyterianism, is setting a good example to the northern Presbyteries, in requesting Dr. Cooke to convene the members of assembly, to take into consideration the case of the church of Scotland. Three such requisitions are sufficient to authorise the moderator to take this step, but we apprehend that number will be greatly increased. The Presbytery of Derry are forwarding a very strong requisition with the same object. The following is the resolution of the Athlone Presbytery, unanimously adopted at the quarterly meeting held in Birr, on the 2nd instant:-" Resolved-That our moderator be directed to write to the Rev. Dr. Cooke, the moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church in Ireland, to convene a meeting of that venerable body at the earliest possible convenience, to take into consideration their duty in reference to the present position of the church of Scotland."

PRESBYTERY OF EDINBURGH.-The Presbytery of Edinburgh met in Morningside church to moderate in a call in favour of Mr. Thomas Addis, who was a short time since unanimously elected minister of the said church and parish. The Rev. Archibald Bennie, moderator of the Presbytery, preached and presided. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, there was a very numerous audience. After service, the call being read, it was most gratifying to see the trustees, heritors, elders, and congregation, uniting most cordially in signing it; and upon the usual intimation being made that such members of the congregation as intended to dissent would be heard, not one dissent

was offered. The moderator consequently

declared that a unanimous call was sustained by the Presbytery in favour of Mr. Addis.

PRESBYTERY OF DALKEITH.-INDUCTION TO BORTHWICK.-This Presbytery met at Borthwick on Friday the 19th current, and inducted Mr. Smith into the pastoral charge of the parish and congregation of Borthwick. There was a very small meeting of the members of Presbytery, only eight having assembled on the occasion. Mr. Peterkin did not appear with an interdict, and there was no other adversary nor evil occurrent. It is now quite evident that the notarial protest, which was served on the Presbytery on the 7th of September last, was a mere brutum fulmen, and intended only to frighten the obey-thelaw-men out of their propriety. The minority

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of the Presbytery, who resolved to proceed with the settlement in the face of the protest, have now the satisfaction of thinking that their motion has been proved to be the right one. On the contrary, the majority, who allowed themselves to be scared from the performance of their duty by the frolic of a legal functionary, must have very little gratification, when they consider that they have been the means of depriving their friend, Mr. Smith, of a half-year's stipend.

PRESBYTERY OF LINLITHGOW-Met at Livingstone to moderate in a call to the Rev. Mr. Laing, who has been presented to this parish as assistant and successor to Mr. Robertson. No dissents were offered, and the Presbytery unanimously sustained the call.

MORE INTERDICTS.-The Rev. Robert Crawfurd, minister of Irongray, on Sabbath the 28th ult., intimated from the pulpit that Mr. Leckie would deliver a lecture on the present position of the church of Scotland, in the parish church, on the evening of Thursday last, and invited all who felt an interest in the subject to attend. In consequence of this, James Swan, Esq., of Brae, and five other heritors, on the 1st current, presented an application to the Stewart of Kirkcudbright, stating "that as the church was erected and is maintained in repair at the expense of the heritors of the parish, for the religious instruction of the parishioners, they conceived that neither it nor the schoolhouse, which is also supported at their expense, ought to be diverted to any purpose such as was contemplated by Mr. Crawfurd and Mr. Leckie; and that the clergyman of the parish had no power to grant their use to any itinerant lecturer, for the purpose of collecting an assemblage of the whole district, that they might have an opportunity of inculcating resistance to the law as a moral or religious duty; and to prevent their appropriation to a use so improper, they conceived it to be their duty to prefer the application to their lordships;" and they accordingly prayed for an interdict against Mr. Crawfurd, prohibiting him from granting the use of the church or school-house for the above purpose, or any similar purpose, and from delivering any lecture therein of the character above described, or any similar character. This petition having been considered by the Stewart-substitute, he granted the interdict as craved, and the same was intimated to the minister of Irongray and Mr. Leckie previous to the meeting. Mr. Leckie, however, proceeded to the spot, and lectured, in the barn attached to the manse, to a crowded audience.

SCHEMES OF THE CHURCH.-The Rev. Mr. Jaffray having again visited this quarter in the prosecution of his mission as agent for

the schemes of the church, has been indefatigable in his labours during the past week. On Tuesday last, 30th November, he addressed a crowded meeting at Lunan, presided over by the Rev. Mr. Barclay, and which was opened by Mr. Myles of Auchmithie. On Wednesday, 1st December, he assisted the Rev. Mr. Wilson of Friockheim, at a good meeting in his parish. On Thursday, he and the Rev. Mr. Kirk addressed a large meeting in the parish church of Arbirlot. On Friday, a similar meeting was held in Inverbrothock church, at which he, the Rev. Mr. Crichton, and the Rev. Mr. Hastie of Montrose (lately appointed by the Colonial Committee to Van Diemen's Land), took part. On Sabbath forenoon, he preached at Panbride for the Rev. Dr. Trail, and in the evening at Carnoustie, for the Rev. Mr. Dymock, on both occasions advocating the church schemes. At all these meetings we have reason to hope much good has been done; the ministers have invariably expressed their thankfulness for his visit, and augur benefit from it.

SETTLEMENT OF THE FIRST MINISTER AT MARYBURGH.-On Thursday last, Nov. the 25th, the Presbytery of Dingwall met at Maryburgh, for the purpose of inducting the Rev. George Macleod to that church and quoad sacra parish. The Rev. Mr. Noble of Fodderty presided on the occasion. Mr. Macleod was most cordially welcomed by an attached people, among whom he has exercised his ministry with great success for upwards of twelve months.

CULSALMOND.-A meeting has been held in this parish, for the purpose of forming a Church Defence Association, when upwards of 200 of the parishioners joined. On Thursday evening, another meeting was held, for the consideration of the necessary steps for having a new place of worship erected to accommodate the parishioners. The subject excited the most lively interest throughout the parish, and in the course of one hour on the evening in question, subscriptions were tendered to the amount of about forty pounds. The new church is to be erected within 300 yards of the old building. On the Sabbath following, public worship was conducted in the parish by the Rev. Mr. Garrioch of Old Meldrum, who preached to upwards of 1000 of the parishioners, and baptized three children belonging to the parish. There was, however, a sad falling off as regards numbers in the place where Mr. Middleton officiated, only thirty parishioners being present, comprising men, women, and children, together with a few from neighbouring parishes, whom curiosity had drawn out, amounting, parishioners and all, to from sixty to seventy individuals. Mr. Middleton need be in no ways downhearted-he is as yet on a par

with his brother of Marnoch; and it makes, moreover, little difference to some, whether they have a large or a small congregation around them, or whether they have any at all, for they could address stone walls and empty benches with as much zeal and fervency and eloquence, as they would an overflowing church.

CHURCH DEFENCE IN STORNOWAY.-A letter we have just received from Stornoway says:-"Our Church Defence Association is getting on well. It numbers already nearly 2000 members. We are very anxious to hear whether any Gaelic tracts have hitherto been published.'

DUNBAR.-The eastern parts of Scotland have been long and almost universally afflicted with moderatism in the church. Not merely did it produce indifference to practical religion personally and in the family, but made men not a little careless about the outward observance. What valuable opportunities were presented yearly of Protestant ministers and laity to communicate important and saving knowledge to the Irish, so many of whom are employed in the harvest labours. Instead, however, of paying any regard to their instruction on sabbath, we fear it has been not uncommon for masters to engage them for the week's labour on the Lord's day. More faithful ministers are springing up. One of the best tests of ministers is their readiness to stand forward and defend a reforming and purifying church. An admirable Presbyterial Defence Association has been formed in Dunbar, where religion has long been in a low and languid state. We trust that the labours of the association we have named will help effectually in promoting throughout the town and neighbourhood a right knowledge of the gospel, and a right feeling towards it.

FORGLEN.-A meeting, called by a requisition addressed to the minister, has been held in the parish of Forglen, for the purpose of forming a Church Defence Association.

The assembly was large, and almost entirely composed of the male portion of the parish. Six resolutions were moved and seconded by some of the most intelligent and respected individuals, which were heartily approved of by the meeting. Some ministers invited to attend, addressed the meeting between the several resolutions, whose observations were listened to with deep attention. It is creditable to the sense and good feeling of the parish, that one or two individuals whose sentiments are known to differ from the majority of their fellow-parishioners were present, and listened respectfully to the addresses delivered on the occasion. The most striking feature in this meeting was the absence of all turbulence, and the resolute determination which seemed

to pervade it, to maintain their church's privileges inviolate. We understand that this is likely to begin a series of meetings for the above-mentioned object to be held in that district of country.

EAST CHURCH MEETING.-INVERNESS ASSOCIATION.-The Rev. Mr. M'Rae, of Knockbain, preached a powerful and impressive Gaelic sermon in the East Church here, on the present circumstances of the church of Scotland. We have seldom heard a more impassioned and eloquent discourse, or one which told so manifestly on the vast assembly which listened to it. After divine service was concluded, the Rev. gentleman intimated that an association was formed some time ago in defence of the church, and invited all who were friendly, and who had not already subscribed their names, to come forward and adhibit them. Upwards of 350 male adults, in addition to those already on the roll, became members; and we have no doubt that the "Inverness Church Defence Association" will prove worthy of the great cause which has called it into existence, and worthy of the metropolis of the Highlands. The sum of 6d. per quarter, as a test of membership, was required of each subscriber, and the funds thus collected will be employed in the purchase of tracts, and in defraying the expenses of lectures and public meetings.

SETTLEMENT AT METHVEN.-On the 4th inst. the Rev. Thomas Buchanan, the minister of the parish of Logierait, was inducted to the pastoral charge of this parish, by the presbytery of Perth, on which occasion the Rev. James M'Lagan, of Kinfauns, preached and presided.

ORDINATION AT GARTSHERRIE.-The Rev. Mr. Wood, late of Strathaven, has been ordained minister of Gartsherrie parish church, in presence of the presbytery of Hamilton, and a most respectable audience. The Rev. Mr. Paton delivered the ordination discourse; and, at the close of the services, the Rev. Mr. Wood received the hearty congratulations of the congregation.

IONA. The presbytery of Mull met on the 2nd inst., and resolved unanimously to memorialize the directors of the Edinburgh and Glasgow railway against running their trains on the sabbath.

WICK.-Nov. 1. The monthly prayermeeting was held in the church of Wick, which was numerously attended. Immediately after the meeting, a parochial asscciation was formed, in defence of the two great principles for which the church is at present struggling, namely, non-intrusion and spiritual independence. After an address by the Rev. Charles Thomson, a large committee was nominated for the purpose of circulating information, and otherwise abetting the good cause.