PREFACE. THE Editor begs leave, in his brief annual preface, to return his thanks to the contributors and patrons of the PRESBYTERIAN MAGAZINE. A more numerous corps of coadjutors will be secured for the year 1857; and the Editor holds forth to the public, with much confidence, the prospects of increased interest and ability in the work. 1 PHILADELPHIA, December 22, 1856. C. VAN RENSSELAER, Editor and Proprietor. C. SHERMAN & SON, PRINTERS, 19 St. James Street. |