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This item is filmed at the reduction ratio checked below/ Ce document est filmA au taux de rMuction indiqu* ci-dessous. 10X 14X 18X 22X 26X 30X / 12X 16X 20X 24X 28X 32X TESTIMONIALS IN FAVOR OP THE BEV. CHABLES MOBIUSON, A.M., CANDIDATE FOR THE OHi^IR OF HEBREW^, Biblical Criticism and Churcli History, IN THE UNIVERSITY OF QUKl^.N'S COLLEGE, KlN St. Andrew's, 26th April, 1844. THOMAS GILLESPIE, LL. D. From Andrew Alexander, Esquire, L.L.D., Professor of Greek in the Uairersity of St. Andrew's. I Certify that Mr. Charles Morrison was a Student in the Greek Class of the United College during the Sesfeioos 1848-'44and 1844-'45; that his attendance was strictly regular, and his conduct most exemplary : that he prosecuted his Studies with ability and unremitting application, and that he ranked in the lODorary list of Students, distinguished for their proficiency in Greek Literature. (Sigaii,) ANDREW ALEXANDER. St. Andrew's, 28rd April, 1846. ?''S-. u •t! iL y ! From Thomas Doncaiiy Esquire^ L.L.D.) Professor of Matie* matios in the University of St. Andrew's. I certifjr with regard to Mr. Charles Morrison, that he attended the second Mathematical Class during the last Session ; that he was regular in his attend- ance; that in the Class he conducted himself with propriety and attention; that he showed himself to be well prepared in the daily businesf. of the Class ; that he gave in the numerous exercises of a more ordinary and practical nature performed with care; that he gave in many theoretical exercises of a more dif- ficult nature, successfully performed ; that he distinguished himself in a num- ber of written competitions, from which all foreign aid was excluded, so much as at the end of the Session, to obtain a place on the houorary list of distin- guished Students ; that his conduct, when not in the Class, so far as known to me, was unexceptionable. (Signed,) THOMAS DUNCAN. St. Andrew's, Ist May, 1846. From the Same. I hereby certify that Mr. Charles Morrison attended the Third or highest Mathematical Class during the last Session ; and that he distinguished himself 80 much as to obtain a place in the honorary list of distinguished Students. (Signed,) THOMAS DUNCAN. United College, St. Andrew's, 29th April, 1847. From the Rev. John Kyd, Ph. D. I certify that Mr. Charles Morrison attended the Natural Philosophy Class of Session 1846-'47, and that his public appearances and competition exercises were such as to obtain for him a high place in the houorary list of distinguished Students. (Signed,) JOHN KYD. United College, St. Andrew's, 30th April, 1847. From the late Tery Reverend Robert Haldane, D. D., Principal of St. Mary's College, St. Andrews. I certify that Mr. Charles Morrison was a Student of Divinity in St. Mary's College during three complete sessions, 1847-48, 1P48-49, and 1849-50 ; that he was regular in his attendance on all the lectures and examinations, and most correct in his whole deportment ; that he delivered in the Hall with high appro- bation all the exercises prescribed by Acts of Assemblr, viz: — An Exegesis, a Homily, an Exercise ana Addition, a Hebrew Critical Exercise, a Lecture^ and a Popular Sermon, and that he exhibited most satisfactory proofs of good abilities, diligence and distinguished proficiency as a Student of Theology. (Signed,) ROBERT HALDANE, B.T.F., G.M.P. St. Mary's CoUege, 22nd April, 1850. 1 From the Rev. Alexander F. Mitchell, M. A.. Professor of Hebrew in St. Mary's College, St. Andrews. I hereby certify that Mr. Charles Morrison was a Student in my Senior Hebrew Class, during Sessions 1848-'49 and 1849-'60; that he gave strictly regular attendance, made good progress in his studies, and always oonduoted himself with propriety. (Signed,) ALEXR. F. MITOHILL. St. Andrews, 28th April, 1860. 6 >r of Matie. 'a. aded thesocond IT in his attend- r and attention • 8R oftheClaM; practical nature es of a more dif- imself iu a num- eluded, 80 much ry listofdistin- ^o far as known S DUNCAN. bird or highest iguished himself led Students. S DUNCAN, losophy Class of etition exercises of distinguished JOHN KYD. D., Principal itj in St. Mary's 1849-50; that he ttions, and most mth high appro- -An Exegesis, a , a Lecture, and ' proofB of^good tfTheology. .T.P., C.M.P. 'rofbsior of RTf. tin my Senior e gare strictly irayt conducted MITOHILL. From the Rev. fSeonre Bnist, D. D.^ Professor of Eccleaistical History and Tfieology in St. Mary's College, St. Andrews. Mr. Charles Morrison, Student in Divinity, attended the Lectures in Ecclesi- sstical History during the three last Sessions of St.Mary's College. His beha- rioor while here, so tar as my information extends, has corresponded in every^ respect with bis views, and I have every reason to be satisfied, with bis dib- gence in the prosecution of his studies. (Signed,) OEORaR BUIST. St. Andrews, 29th March, 1850. From the Rev. Thomas T. Jackson, D. D., Prqfeuor qf Church HUtory in the University of Glasgow, late Professor of B'Mical Criticism in St. Mary's College, St. Andrews. I hereby certify that Mr. Charles Morrison attended the Class of Theology and Biblical Criticism, during the last ihree Sessions, that his attendance was regular, bis appearances when examined excellent, and his conduct in all res- pects as far as is known to me, becoming his profession. (Signed, T. T. JACKSON, S. T. P. St. Andrews, March, 1850. Non. — I attended the late Prof. Tennant's Hebrew Class during Session 1847- '48. In consequence of his death I have no certificate of attendance. C. M. II.— Certifieates bearing on my dnalifications as a Teacher. From Aadrew Alexander, Esq., L. L. D. I certify that Mr. Charles Lforrison attended the Greek Class of the United College for several Sessions ; thtt he merited throughout my unqualified ap- probation by the steady propriety '^f his conduct, and the diligence and success with which ne prosecuted his studies ; that be has considerable experience in teaching, and acquaintance with the most approved methods of organizing the Classes, and conducting the educational details of a public Seminary, having been for some time employed as an assistant in the Madras College ; and that I doubt not, he would discharge the important duties of a public teacher in a manner alike creditable to himself and satisfactory to the parents and guar- dians of his pupils. (Signed,) ANDREW ALEXANDER. Lonaon, 6tb July, 1848. From Edward Woodford, Esq., Ii. Ii. D. , E. M. Insptetor of Schools for Scotland, and late Classical Master in the Madras College, St. Andrews. I have known Mr. Charles Morrison for several years. He has frequently been engaged as Tutor to pupils in my different Classes, and has acted also as assistant to me in public teaching. I have reason to be well pleased with his exertions and success in both capacitic i. He appears to me to possess several of the eler>ents of a good teacher in a uigh degree, particularly temper, activity and endurance. Ihat his Scholarship is substantial, will, I doubt not be Amply testified by his University certificates, and altogether, I regard him as hignly deserving of promotion and encouragement. (Signed,) EDWARD WOODFORD. St. Andrews, 7th June, 1848. \m 'U III::' !i'''' -i \ 'A' :! From William Pyper, Esq., L. L* D.y Profator of Humanity in the University of St. Andrews, Having already testified to the character and attainments of Mr. Charles Morrison as a Student in the Humanity Glass, I hare much pleasure in adding that he has since completed the course of studr in the UnitedTCoUege, and after strict examination obtained the Degree of A. M. I mar be permitted to state that the favourable impression produced bj his exemplary condaot, and attention to study, while more immediately under my e;^e, has been strengthened by what I have subsequently learnt respecting him from other quarters, and that I consider him well qualified by temper and disposition, as well as by excellence of character, to unaertake the duties of an instructor of youth. (Signed,) St. Andrews, 6th July, 1848. WILLIAM PYPER, LL. D. From William O* Lonie) Esq.) A. M.) Teaeher (}f Mathematict and Natural PhUotophy in the Madras CtiUeae, St. Andrews. I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the merits of Mr. Charles Morrison, A. M., with reference to his application to the Teachership of the combined Parish School of Newbum, and Grammar School of Drumeldrie. I have been intimately acquainted with him for several years, and have form* cd a very high opinion of bis religious and moral worth, as well as of his abilities, acquirements, and gentlemanly qualities. He acted as my assistant in the Mathematical Classes of the Madras College for a considerable part of last Session, and approrcd himself as pre-eminently qualified in point of excellent tact, thorough aelf-cooimand, and class gorernuent, cumbiucd with very ex- tensive acquirements, easy communication and active exertion, to conduct the education uf youth. Mr. M.'s attainments are certainly beyond the mere requirements of Xewburn Sch.iol, being well-known, and approved in St. Andrews as a distinguished scholar — but his well regulated mind is, I am convinced, fit for the lowest as well as the highest departments of teaching — and these verv attainments, com- bined with his energy and tact, give admirable promise, should he succeed in this application, of tuture scholastic distinction to Newburn, such as its ample endowments would warrant. It were difficult to say, wherein as a scholar, Mr. Morrison excels, hia English is correct, plain and pleasing, his Classical attainments i as per com- mon report), of the highest order, and his Arithmetical and Mathemetical attainments are such, as I from long experience, can confidently recommend to be amply sufficient for one situation. As a Teacher, I have found him tem- perate and mild, yet firm in dut^, energetic also, and capable of communicating nia knowledge With ease and discrimination. 1 speak warmlv and confident- ly of Mr. Morrison, for I have a high regard for him, and am firmly of opinion that the Heritors and Patrons of Newbum School will be fortunate in securing his services. (Signed,) ilsdras College, St. Andrews, July, 1848. WILLIAM 0. LONIE, A. M. m— Certifleates bearing on my acquaintance with the Science of Theology. From the Rev* Alexr. F. Mitchell^ A. M«| Profetaor qf Hebrew in St. Mary^i College, St. Andrews. The Rev. Charles Morrison, Preacher of the Gospel, has been known to mo for several years, and is regarded by me as a young man of correct deportment, good abilities, and amiable dispositions. While at College, he was a laborious and successful Student, and since he entered on the duties of his profession, ha has continued to display the same qualities. I have heard him officiate in the palpit, and can bear testimony to the earnest and impressive way in which he eonducted the services, both devotional and instructional. For some months past he has been employed as an assistant in a country parish, and I believe has discharged his duties in that situation to the satisfaction of his employer, tnd his hearers ; and from all I know and have heard of him, I cannot doubt that should he be appointed to a Church or Parish, he will prove a zealous and •fficient Minister of tne Oospel. (Signed,) St Andrews, Nov. 6th, 1861. ALEX. F. MITCHELL. From Professor Jacksony D* D. Mr. Charles Morrison has been known to me during the whole course of hi* Theological studies, and every thing I have seen of nim, impressed me ver7 bvorablv both as to his intellectual powers and as to his disposition. I con* lidered bis mental powers to be very good and well balanced, and his temper to be amiable and cheerful ; and his progress in his studies appeared to me to be suitable to those excellent qualifications for the study or such a subject as Theology. Having seen little of him since he finished his studies at the Uni- versity, 1 must leave to others to speak of him as a probationer, but I hav^ lit- tle doubt, from what I know of him, that he will become a useful and efficient Minister of religion. (Signed,) St. Andrew's, 26th June, 1851. T. S, JACKSON. From the late Tery Rev. Principal Haldane, D« D. I have known Mr. Morrison from his earliest years, and have always enter* ^ined a very high opinion of his scholarship, talents, and principles. His ser- Bons from the pulpit are well composed and strictly evangelical. They are cal> enlated to edify and impress any audience whether learned or unlearned. His manner is grave and sufficiently animated indicating a heart deeply impressed with those saving truths which he powerfully enforces on others. The conse- auence is, that he is extremely popular in every congregation where he has of- iciated. He has a high sense of duty, and is capable of submitting to a great degree of labour. He possesses great prudence and gentleness of temper, and is most correct in his whole deportment. In a word, from every view that I can take of Mr. Morrison's character and qualifications, I can strongly recom- mend him as a young man peculiarly well fitted for the work of the Ministry, -^ one who would oe endeared to his flock, not merely by the excellency of his public ministrations, but also by the assiduous discharge of all the more private duties of a faithful and affectionate Pastor. (Signed,) St. Andrews, 8th Oot., 1851. ROBERT HALDANE. It \f\ ■Ik V 1, ^ !»; YiT. ' l» 8 From William Wright, Esq., B.A., Ph. D., Profetior of Oriental Language$ in the University of Dublin. I have known the Rev. C. Morrison intimatelj for a number of rears. Poi> Bossed of great talent and industry, he distinguished himself highly through* out his academical career ; and in particular devoted much attention to those departments of study, a knowledge of which is incumbent on every Clergymtn, I mean Hebrew and Biblical Criticism. Mr. Morrison will, I have no doubt prove an excellent teacher, as he has had much experience both in public and private tuition. (Signed,) Trinity College, Dublin, 7th March, 1867. WILLIAM WRIGHT. From the Rev. James Reid, Minister of Borthwick. I have very great pleasure in bearing my most favorable testimony to the abil- ity and attainments as a preacher,and the high standing as a scholar.of my val- ued friend, the Rev. Charles Morrison. I have possessed the privilege of his intimate acquaintance for the last four or five years, and the candid opinion which I entertain of him is, that from his great natural talents, extensive and accurate acquirements, sound views of Scripture truth, deep piety, and know- ledge of the world, he is admirably well qualified for the Professional Chair to which he is aspiring. 1 know him to be possessed of scholarly attainments, rarely found in so young a man. He is a good linguist, and a good biblical critic, and when he enunciates his views, he alwavs expresses himself with clearness and precision. Should he be honored with the appointment, it is my most solemn conviction that he will discharge its duties moat conscientiously and zealously, and to the entire satisfaction of his patrons. (Signed,) Manse, Borthwick, 21th March, 1857. JAMES REID. From the Revd. William H. Gray, M. A., Minister of Lady Teeters, Edinburgh. I give this testimonial with very great pleasure. I have a great respect for Mr. Morrison as a man. I had every opportunity of knowing — ttora my resi- dence for several years in Newington — that his services in Newington Chapel were able and acceptable, and that his other duties were most conscientiously performed. He has preached repeatedly in Lady Tester's Church. I have heard him there, and thought very highly of his manner in conducting Divine ■ervices, and of his abilities as a Preacher. With good talents and sound sense, an excellent acquaintance with human nature, and habits of persevering industry and application; with great modesty and obligingness of disposition ; with the most unexceptionable character, and thorough Christian principle, he well deserves promotion in the Church. I do not know his special qualifications for the situation he is now applying fbr — but I know that he is an excellent general scholar, and has had very con- siderable experience in teaching, and I am quite sure he will continue to qualify himself still more fully for the important duties connected with the appoint ment for which he applies. Altogether, I have a very high opinion of Mr. Morrison (for I hare known him long and well) as a scholar, as a Minister, and as a man. (Signed,) 21 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, March 17th, 1867. WILLIAM H. ORAT. JAUES REID. 9 From the Revd. John Cook, D. D., Minister of St. Leonard's, St. Andrtwi. Having been asked to ^\q a testimonial to Mr. Charles Morrison, as a can- didate fur the Theological Professorship, vacant in Queen's College, Canada, I most willingly renew my testimony to his character and qualifications. I have known him intimately for nearly twelve years past, and during the whole of that time, I have ever found in hi'm the same zealous, active, obliging, and exemplary character, which I recognised in him when he was a Student at College, and attending my Church. Of his good abilities, his College testimonials will bear witness ; he was much employed here in teaching privately and publicly, and I believe in all cases ful- filled his duties much to nis credit, and to the satisfactioa of those who had engaged his services. While he was resident in my parish, his conduct, as far as known to me, was always unexceptionable, and becoming his professional views ; and since he was licensed, he has, I understand, given evidence of the game intelligence, and honorable principle, and assiduous application to duty, of which his earlier career gave promise. I am persuaded that his views of Christian doctrine are sound and Scrip- tural ; and that alike by his kindly dispositions, and by his faithful instructions, he would gain and enjoy the affection and respect of voung men committed to his care, and contribute to their being well prepared for the Christian ministry. (Signed,) St Andrews, Febr. I7th, 1857. JOHN COOK. From the Revd. David Antot, D. D •» 0n4 of the Ministera of the High Ghurch, Edinfmrgh. I have known the Revd. Charles Morrison, A. M. for some years, and firom personal knowledge, can speak very confidently of his professional character and attainments. Mr. Morrison's mind, naturally strong and acute, has been carefully culti- vated, and amply stored with theological and general literature. His views of divine truth are sound, enlightened and practical ; and in his pulpit ministra- tions, these are illustrated and enforced with great good sense and earnestness. He has a robust constitution, and is capable ofa great amount ot physical labour —which I regard as a high recommendatory qualification in a Clergyman. In his present sphere of duty, Mr. Morrison is very much esteemed by the people among whom he so diligently and faithfully labours ; and I have no doubt that he would prove a most usefiu and acceptable Minister wherever in Providence his lot may be cast. He has my hearty prayers for his advancement and sac- COM. (Signed,) Edinborgh, 6th September, 1855 . DAVID ABNOT. I' ji ^w I h»Te known him UI H. GRAY. In addition to what has been stated on a preceding page, I may add, that from my intimate knowledge of Mr. Morrison s peculiar mental tendencies and habits, and his solid and ample acquirements in the various branches of the- ological learning, I have no hesitation in stating my conviction that he is em- inently fitted to occupy the vacant chair in Queen's College, Canada. (Signed,) DAVID ABNOT. P. S.— Mr. Morrison has had very considerable experience in teaching. Edinburgh, 19th March, 1867. B r:fi 10 From tke Revd. James Teitch) D. D.» One of the Ministers qf St. CutJibert'i, Edinburgh. The Revd. Charles Morrison has for several years officiated in Newington Chapol, in this parish, and during that period has maintained a character be* coming his christian calling, and has discharged his duties both in the pulpit and as a Missionary in the district, with much Hdelity and acceptance. Ue has repeatedly olliciuted in 8t. Cuthbert's, conducting the whole services with ij> teliigence and propriety, and in a way that was tilted to instruct and edity the hearers. I consider him a man of good abilities, of sound principles, and amiable dis- gosition, sincerely attached to his sacred profession, and anxious to devote imself to the advancement of truth. Though 1 cannot speak of hia literary at- tainments in relation to the chair of Church History, for which he is now a can- didate, yet, I am persuaded that he would not undertake the duties of an office for which ha !^iiialion, enables him to communicate his knowledge to others in a manner well calculated to attract and intcre.^t. From all we know of Mr. Morrison's character and talents, we have no doubt, that if appointed to a Hebrew Professorship, he would prove a most able ana ■uccesstui teacher. (Signed,) JAMES CAMPBELL, A. M., St. George's Church, Edinburgh. UUOM DKIilXNAX, late Chaplain ti> tuo Army in the East. TUUMAS BROWN, Minister of CoUaoe, Perthshire. DANIEL FUASER, A. M., Madras College, St. Andrews. JOUN REID, Ministe- ^f Monikie, Forfarshire. ALEXU. MoWUANNlilL, Minister of Blairimgone. OEORUE SIMPSON, A. M., Minister of Bridgeton, OUagow. I 11 From the Revd. John Pa'^.I, D, D,, One of the MinUtert of St. OutMert'i, Edinburgh. The Ber. Charles Morrison has been intimately known to me for several jears' ud it affords me peculiar pleasure tu record, that I consider him a voung man ofiu^erior talents, of sound christian principles, and of irreproachable char- leter. His views of divine truth are clear and correct, and his mode of stating lod illustrating them in his discourses, every way fitted to arrest the attention, ind to minister directly to the edifying of the hearers. He has been well edu- cated for thi) ministry, and his faculties caretullv cultivated and trained. Ue hu the habits of a Student, and is well read in Theology, and is a man of win- niog manners, most amiable dispositions, aud unaffected piety. With reference to his present application for the Chair of Hebrew, Church History, and Biblical Criticism, in Queen's College, Canada, I am e\nd to have it in my power to state from personal knowledge that for these departments inparticular.hehas all :;Iong shown a strong preludiction, that he distinguished himself as a scholar in the Hebrew Classes at St. Andrews Cniversity, and has til the qualities that would inuke a good teacher of that language, being able with readiness and with energy to communicate to others the knowledge which he possesses himself; that Biblical Criticism, in which he is no mean proliciont, ud Church History, have ever been to him congenial walks of study, aud that from the acquirements which he has already made, and the pledge which his previous habits give of still greater acquirements, and the feeling sense of dut^ which he has upon his mind as to whit he undertakes. I am persuaded that if ippuinted to the Chair in question, he will acquit himself of all that it lays upon him, not with zeal and faithfulness only, but with ability, prudence, aud dis- tinguished success. To the vacant olnce referred to, I know no young man I comd more confidently recommend, and none in whose professional promotion, on the sole grounds of his personal merits, and amiable character, I would more sincerely sympathize. (Signed,) St. Cuthbert's, Edinburgh, 23rd March, 1867. JOHN PAUL. We oertify that the above is a faithful copy of the original document*. J. NELSON DYER, Merchant, Edinburgh. 80th March, 1857. JOHN K. WILLIAMSON, Mining Engineer, Edinburgh. ^i '% I' I'H 4;. i '