The centennial memorial of the Presbytery of Carlisle; a series of papers, historical and biographical, relating to the origin and growth of Presbyterianism in the central and eastern part of southern Pennsylvania . hisage. Near the close of his long life he spent a week in Newville,Pa., visiting his relatives of whom there were fiv^ families atthat time, of nephews and nieces, here. His calm and serenemanner, and his friendly conversations, prayers and counselswere greatly enjoyed by all. He was too aged and feeble topreach, but made a short, impressive and tender address to thepeople at the
The centennial memorial of the Presbytery of Carlisle; a series of papers, historical and biographical, relating to the origin and growth of Presbyterianism in the central and eastern part of southern Pennsylvania . hisage. Near the close of his long life he spent a week in Newville,Pa., visiting his relatives of whom there were fiv^ families atthat time, of nephews and nieces, here. His calm and serenemanner, and his friendly conversations, prayers and counselswere greatly enjoyed by all. He was too aged and feeble topreach, but made a short, impressive and tender address to thepeople at the close of the sermon. We have been greatly impressed by the careful study of character and life, and close with the deep conviction,that he was, all things considered, one of the very best men ourchurch has produced, taking rank with such men as ArchibaldAlexander, Samuel Miller and Charles Hodge. Men wholived to know, to teach and defend the revealed truth of Godfor the glory of His great name and the salvation of a lostworld. Robert Oathcart, D. D. The above-named minister was pastor of the church of York,at that time in the Presbytery of Carlisle, from 1793 to 1837,a period of forty-four
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