Such themes as Giving and Worship, Through what Societies—not less than seven it was claimed, Is our Worship too Formal and Unimpassioned, Temperance Economy and Industrial Education, were well presented and discussed. Prof. Ellis read a very suggestive paper on the Reciprocal Relation of the College to the Churches of Alabama. The recommendations of this paper were indorsed by special resolutions, and it is evident that Talladega College, first and foremost among the schools open to Freedmen in Alabama, was never more strongly intrenched in the love of the brethren than now. Two hundred and ninety pupils have been in attendance during the last year, and new buildings and appliances are called for. Many and tender references were made to Prof. Andrews, temporarily absent from ill-health, and he was a dull observer who could attend these meetings, look upon these ministers, delegates, students and graduates of the College, hear their words and drink their spirit, and not feel that work in these reconstructing States is as heroic, as hopeful, as imperative as any done in the great vineyard of the Lord. * * * * * LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION. Annual Meeting at New Iberia, La. BY REV. W. S. ALEXANDER, D.D. This is the seventh annual meeting of this association I have attended, and I am glad to be able to say that for sustained interest, for vigorous thought expressed in the discussions, and for wise planning for the future, the meeting of this year outranks the previous ones. This is as it should be. It shows a degree of study and fidelity on the part of the ministers which promises well for the churches. We are always glad to come to this beautiful Teche country. These broad prairies are fertile as a garden. The soil is so easy of cultivation, and yields such abundant harvests, and its market value is so low, that it is within the power of every industrious man to be a “proprietor of the soil,” and to own his homestead. That is what the colored people are doing in this garden district of the State, and it tells upon the character of the people and the respect which they claim from the community. It has been a year of quiet growth in most of the churches. Central Church of New Orleans reports the largest accession, 46, of whom 40 came on profession of faith—the ingathering of the revival of last winter. Some of the churches have been repaired and beautified; debts have been paid off, or greatly reduced; disturbing elements have been eliminated, and the way opened for a larger and more healthful growth in the coming year. One new church has been organized at Belle Place, near New Iberia, and by the timely help of the A. M. A. will soon put up a tasteful chapel, and will become, we hope, the center of religious influence for a large colored population. Mr. Samson, the white planter, encourages the enterprise by kind words and generous donations.