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Testing Eggs.

The process of testing eggs is very SIM
pie, though not generally understood. Take
them into a dark room and hold them be-
tween the eye and lighted candle or lamp.
The least variation from perfect soundness
will be clearly shown by a lack of uniform
transparency. With very little practice,
any one can accurately inspect eggs as fatt
as he can pack them up, three in each hand,
and pass them before the candle. If this
simple method of testing eggs was adopted
by all dealers, we should have hundred
times less defective eggs sent to this mar
ket and there would not be so great diff
ference between fresh and western eggs, as
our market quotations now show.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1856-02-02

the singing of Gods praise in his own house
is beginning to be looked upon as too old
fashioned, too Puritanical to be endured in
the present polite and refined state Of So
ciety1 And is it not high time that those
who minister at the altar should begin to
lift up their voice and rebuke this pride,
this Roman Catholic innovation? l rejoice
to learn, by a recent paper, that DIR. Alex
ander, of New-York, and his church are
beginning to move in the right direction on
this subject"
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The Planter and HOuSGkeeper.
Agricultural Profits.

The Leesburg (Va.) Washingtonian states
that Capt George Kephart purchased tract
Of land in Loudoun county, Va, four years
ago, which cost him five dollars per acre
from a field of this land, containing 100
acres, last fall he got 400 bushels of corn,
worth at least five dollars per barrel. After
cutting off the corn he putin wheat, sowing
two tons guano on it, which yielded him
2,10O bushels and some pounds last har-
vest, worth two dollars per bushel. In two
years, on this field, which cost two years
ago five hundred dollars, he got upwards of
six thousand two hundred dollars.
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Extraordinary Profits of Sweet
Potatoes.

Messrs. Mabee and MCGOWAN of Alton,
Illinois, engaged in the cultivation of sweet
potatoes, publish an account of their profits
during the past season. They planted
twelve acres of potatoes, the expenses of
which delivered in market, were S187 90.
The total amount of sales were 1890, leav-
ing S2,012 so for net profits. This gives an
average profit of S167 20 per acre.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1856-02-02

FRENCH REMEDIES-A French physi-
clan recommends the use of pomade of
proto-sulphate Of iron as remedy for all
those diseases or affections of the skin
which in their essence are secreting, and
which generally occur in Emphatic tempera-
ments and constitutions. 1t is also stated
that in the disease known as pyrOsis, when
it is unaccompanied by extensive liberation,
or organic malignant disease of the stomach,
or by disease of the liver, the most marked
benefit will follow the use of gallo acid.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1856-02-02
To Poach Eggs.

Have on the fire afrying-pan, with water
fast boiling, break each egg into aseparate
cup, slip them carefully into the boiling
water; when the white is quite set, the eggs
are done. Take them up with a slice, and
serve on buttered toast or bread and butter.
Fried eggs are done in the same manner,
only instead of water a little fat is used, or
"a rasher Of bacon.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1856-02-02

GREAT WEIGHT OF Ice ON TREES.-A
gentleman of Hartford, Conn.,, weighed a
branch of tree that had been broken by
the weight of ice upon it, and found that it
weighed eIeren pounds. The ice was then
melted off, and the branch weighed only
halfa poudi This great proportion of ice
accounts for the destruction Of trees and
branches.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1856-02-02

VALENTINE & SON will on Thursday September
l3th open their Store with an entire new Stock of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, purchased during the
past month in the Northern Markets for Cash, and
hence they will be offered to their friends and custom
ers mt the lowest rates Their stock consists III part
as follows:
English, French and American Broad Cloths
Black and mixed Doeskn and Fancy Cassimeres
Satinets, Kentucky Jeans, Tweeds and Pulled Cloths
Kersey's Lnseys, Gala Plaids and Plains
Ballarae, Gilberts, Swankn and Silk Warp Flannes
Red, yellow, blue and green Flannel and Green Baize
Salisbury and French Flannels, for children
BOmbaznes, Apacas, Mohars and Canton Cloths
French and American DE Laines and Perslans
French English d German MerinOes, and Lady Cloths
Bed Blankets and black and colOred Negro Blankets
Carpettings, Druggets and Rugs
81, A. 54 Ga and IA beached and brown Shrtings
and Sheetings
Cotton Oznaburgs, beached and brown Drillngs and
Ticks
MARYLAND Plaids Plaid Oznaburgs 81 Mariners Stripes
Apron and Furniture, Checks and Canton Flannes
English and American Prints Gngham e. Robe Calico
Plain and Sprggcd Swiss Muslin, aud Drapery Muslin
Checked and striped Cambrics and Habit Dimity
NainsOok and India Book Muslin, and Bishop Lawn
Crimped Dimity, Bonnet Cord and Fur Dmity
Black Tafetas, Gro de Rhine, BichOff IL Armuse Silks
MORE Antique black and fancy extremely handsome
AtIbre Striped and plaid Silks, new styles
Cold and black More Antique and Watered Silks, for
Nantes
Black Satin, Wadded Silk, and Wooden Vestngs
I(lcn DldCk ana col Il Sllh ' eNtlsi LOT CIOakS
Irish Linens, Linen Sheeting and Pillow Linen
Burlaps, Tcklenburg DOwlas, Huck and Crash
French Linen, white, brown and black Holland
Linen Cambria Thread Lawn, Renting and b f Diaper
Beached 81 brown Damask Damask Cloths 81 Napkins
Diaper, Huck, and Damask Towels
Ladies' Gents and Childrens Hosiery and Gloves
Ladies' Alex'r Kid Gloves, and Kid and Buck Gaunets
Linen Cambria, Lawn, Hemmed and Emb'd Hdkfs
Bmdanna, Lutong, Shanghai and POngee Hdkfs
Aloire Antique, Barathea and Gro de Rhine Cravats
Toilet, Imperial and Allendale Quilts
Lace, Love and Grape Wells and Dotted Bareges
Bay State Cashmere, Tuckere and Rob Roy Shawls
Thbet, Rachel and Stella Shawls
AlarseilleS, Patent and Victoria Skirts
Ladies' Il Gents Gauze and Merino Vests 81 Drawers
Albert, Moire Antique, Beaufort and Juinvie Ties
Linen and Cotton Shirt Fronts, Collars aud Stocks
Neck Bonnet aud Cap Ribbons, New Ombre It lie
Anpasse Rachel, SOntag and Thread Tied French
Collars
Cambria and Swiss Founcings, Edgings & Insertings
English Thread, Maltese, Bobbin and Isle Edgings
Jaconet and Swiss Sleeves and Mourning Collars
Piano Covers, Fancy Fans, MOleskin Belts, &c &c.
VALENTINE & SON,
No 80, corner Broad 9th and Capitol streets,
jas Near Capitol Square.
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Raising Coffee.

A gentleman residing in Mount Vernon,
Maine, has raised in the open air, for the
last three years, the coffee plant, the seed
of which was brought five years ago from
Cuba. 1t grows about two feet high, and
produces its berries in pods something like
peas. The plants, he says, have matured,
even this season, and the berries ripened
without injury from frosts.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1856-02-02

THE NORTH RIVER AT ALBANY, n. Y
Teams are now crossing OH the ice at Alba
ny, and the ferry-boats from that city to
Bath and Greenbush have been discon-
tinued.
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"They think that they shall be heard for their
peaking. MATTHEW vi Z.
Those who think themselves the strongest,
Often need the most relief;
Those are surest to be longest,
Who proclaim they will be brief
Pleader on the hill ion,
Ferveut be thy speech but calm
Truth is fearless as lion
And as gentle as lamb.
Speak, but with no vain repeating,
Let each word hammer be-
Leave no loOp-hole for retreating,
None but Satan then will flee.
With mild persuasive yearning,
That is rarely feigned by art,
Stir the embers that are burning,
Smother'd deep, within the heart.
Lead the sinner, do not drive him,
Never break the bruised reed;
Otherwise you may deprive him
Of the blessings of your creed.
Oh, how sweet it is to speed on
To the heavenly-cultured fields;
Him who once was used to feed on
Husks the world prOfusely yields.
Fields the praise of Israels daughters,
Here are joys that never cease
Pastures green, and placid waters,
Paths of righteousness and peace. i,
Death may cast its shadows DER him,
Still he feels that God is near
With his rod and staff before him,
Evil days he will not fear.
Time is short, and were it shorter
Joy would still shake hands with grief;
Death is hid in every quarter,
Watching stealthy as thief
Short your speech, and mix'd with leaven,
Let it pierce the conscience through
We are here and God in heaven,
Therefore let your words be few.
Like as ny lncesSanJ leahlng,
Water wears stone away;
So too our incessant speaking
Weakens what we have to say.
Aim, in all your daily teaching,
To be pointed, short and sweet;
None viii weary of your preaching,
All viii view it as treat.
Never have your theme provided
With some half dozen heads;
Thus the gospelis divided,
In attenuated threads
And hydra, where those heads are,
Is supposed by some to speak,
Or the head wherein these threads are,
Is considered very weak.
Never, when you We done your sermon,
Add to it one single ray;
If you wish the dew of HermOn
To descend on what you say.
And besides you will be prOsy,
If you preach when you have done;
And your congregation dOsy,
Wish the heightened thread was spun
Man is flesh, and apt to weary,
When he tries too much to reap;
If the preacher s long and dreary,
Even deacOns go to sleep.
Let the sound, rejecting preacher,
Fix the time his speech may LAST
Brevity should be a feature
In the clerical repast
Watch that clock; it seems to linger,
And its hands to scarcely move;
Ere it point its warning finger,
Cease your messages of love.
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Useful Recipe.

Wounds in cattle are quickly cured by
washing them several times day with a
mixture of the yolk of eggs and spirits of
turpentine.-P hiLadelphia Ledger.
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BibE0theea Saera for January, 1S56-COntents IL.
The Historical and Legal Judgment of the Old Tesla
ment Scriptures against Slavery, by George B. Cheev
ers, D. D., New York. ?. Perpetual Sin and Omnipo-
tent Goodness, by L. P. Hiekok D.. d.. Union College
s. Science and the Bible review of the Six Days of
Creation" of Prof Tayler Lewis, by James D. Dana
IL D., Silliman Professor Of Natural History, Yale
College. 4. Atonement, by Euoch Pond, DID. Profess
sor in Bangor Theological Seminary 5. Place and
condition Of the Departed, by n. H. Griffin Professor
in Williams College. 6. Nationality, by Alpheus S.
Packard Professor in BOwdOn College. Z. Notices of
New Publications. g. Theological and Literary intel
Ggence.
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BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS
PAMPHLETS.

College Discipline an Inaugural Address at Rayluso@
College n C.. by Major ID. IL. HILL Professor Vi
Mathematical and Civil Engineering.
This admirable and spirited address was untortu-
patev mislsid soon after it TO hand, or 1t would
have received the immediate attention to which 1t Is
entitled
Major Hill enjoys the reputation of being an able
discipnarian as well as accomplished scholar ana
his long continued connection with literary institutions
wives him the advantage of an experimental aequant
apee with the subject which he discusses in his augu
raj He goes back to first principles and makes pro-
per family government the basis upon which must rest
all due submission to authority in after life. Unless
the child has been accustomed salutary restraint at
home the Teacher in the primary school, and the Pro-
lessor in the college, must undertake to build where no
foundation has been laid He earnestly advocates the
disturbances of direct religious teaching part Of
the regular instruction in college course and relies
on wise, GOdearing President and Pous, efficient
corps of Professors, the first and most important
element in college discipline.
Among the direct means Of securing industry and
good order he recommends the grading and the deme-
rt system and the plan of making the occupants Of
rooms and tenements responsible for all violations of
law in their vicinity until the Of the violators
are given up
As Davidson College now has such President and
Faculty as Major Hill describes, we hope it may spec
Oily fulfil the highest ishes of its friends and patrons
~ oegrersa Lac Journal is the title of a new pc
riodca Just issued BY Mr. Randolph of this city, and
edited by A. B. GuigOn, Esq The first number gives
promise Of work of great value to the legal profess
sion and is admirably gotteuup by the publisher. The
Contents the January number are:
l. Intr ductory; ?. The Usury Laws 3. Legislative
Tinkering; 4. Process of Contempt; 3. Measure of
Damages Ex-Contractu; Attorneys, Right to Refuse
to Produce Documents; :. Matters of Account, &c;
g Principal and Agent g. Nuisance, Pleading, &C.; 10.
Measure of Damages, Covenant to Repair; H. Prohi-
bitory Liquor Law; y. Employment of Slaves &c;
- Liability of Surety, &c; IA. InjmctiOn when
granted; Is Same; when Bill dismissed; 16 Eject
ment: Harpers Ferry Case; Il. Appendix to do; Is
Stock not a chose in actiOu Is. Evidence in criminal
cases; 20 Passmore Williamsons ease; 81 Book No
tees; % Selections from Revisors RepOrts-Attach-
ments, pages 81; %. Index to Grattans Reports,
pages -.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1856-02-02

CHARLES D. YALE, Manufacturer and Dealer in
v Tin and Sheet Iron Ware Hot Air Furnaces Stoves
and Cooking Ranges-No. 134 Main Street, Richmond
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POETRY
From the Christian Intelligencer.
To some Young Preachers and some
Old Ones.

"They think that they shall be heard for their much
ing."-MATTHEw vi. T.
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ITO NERVOUS sUFFERERS.-A retired clergy
i man, restored to health in few days. after many
years of great nervous suffering is anxious to make
known the means of cure viii send (free) the pre-
scription used Direct the Rev. John NJ. Dagnal No.
50 Fulton street. Brooklyn n. Y. de 6-6m
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WINFREE & WATKINS, Commission Merchants,
w Richmond Virginia return thanks for the patron
age they have received and will continue to sell To-
baccO Wheat, Flour, Corn Oats, &c. &c, and will at
all times give strict attention TO all cOnsignments made
to them SAMUEL WINFREE,
Jas HENRY WATKINS.
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DELLS! BELLS!! BELLS 1.-THE Subscribers, at
ID their long establshedand enlarged Foundry, manu-
acture upon improved method and keep constantly
on hand large assortment of their superior BELLS, of
all descriptions, suitable for Fire AtarmS Churches
academies, Factories, Steamboats,, Plantations, etc.,
mounted with their "RoTATING YOKE" and other i'm,
proved Hangugs, which ensure the safety of the Bell,
with ease and efficiency in ringing. Wurrantee given
of tone and durability. For full particulars to
Keys, Weights, etc, apply for Circular to
A. MENEELY'S SONS,
10 West Troy, Albany County n. Y.
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Offce-On Eleventh Street, between Main and Bank
streets. fe l-ly
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-15
THIRTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10.
SENATB.-The President sent in his answer
to the call, touching the privateering PROPOSE
tions.
The bill regulating the compensation of
members OF Congress, was discussed, and
passed, by vote of 30 against IL. Adjourned
HoUsE.-The bill extending the Adams
printing press patent was passed by 40 major
ity.
The House then took up the Appropriation
bill. The question stated was on agreeing
to the Senate's amendment to sarike out the
provision that no money be expended until the
persons under Indictment in Kanzas shall be
discharged and the prosecutions dismissed, &c.
Mr.. Pennington of New Jersey, moved an
amendment, making similar provision, that
nothing therein should be so construed as to
prevent the indictment, arrest, prosecution,
punishment, or detention, in or by any Court
OF the United States, in kanzas, of any person
who shall have violated any provision of any
act OF Congress in the commission of any Of
fence against person, property, etc. He (Pen-
nington) would never vote a dollar to sustain
those indictments for treason or uphold the
bogus Legislature
Mr.. Letcher Of Virginia said the Courts on
ly could determine whether those individuals
were guilty or innocent. He thought the
House was poorly employed in seeking to null
lily judicial proceedings by legal enactment
lie should like to know whether Mr.. PEN
ming and his friends were afraid oil the Courts
Mr.. Pennington am afraid of the Courts
OF Kanzas. Does the gentleman from Vir-
GINA (Letcher,) believe any parties guilty of
treason in the territory
Mr.. Letcher replied in the affirmative, say
ing they had solemniy sworn to subvert the
government.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, was satisfied that no
person now III prison or under arrest in Kan
zas for treason would be prosecuted or pun
ished.
Mr.. Kunkel of Pennsylvania, wished to
know how Mr.. Campbell became the recipient
of information denied to other gentlemen.
Mr.. Penningtons amendment was agreed
to by yeas 81, nays u.
Various Intellectual efforts were made TO
further amend.
During the proceedings, Mr.. Grow of Penn
sylvania, spoke Of the events in Kanzas. in
connection with its Co rts, as disgraceful TO
humanity, and insisted that the limitation of
the appropriation could be made without rev.
olation.
Mr.. Davis of Maryland, said if judge I,e-
compte was properly reported, there was not
a shadow of reason for the charge of treason
The House had not reached point when n
revolutionary remedy was justifable. Il was
childish IN the extreme to withhold the an.
preparation for the Kanzas Courts, when the
machinery by which the government carries
on its business is not arrested.
Mr. hunkel said he had a right to know
whence Mr.. Campbell derived his informa.
Ton that there would be no prosecution in
Kan2as.
Mr. Campbell replied it was wellknown he
had no sympathy with the present udminis.
r"uoh, NOS with tho purity that brought these
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-15

On the Sd day Of September next, Wing
State Convention" is called to meet in Boston,
for the purpose of nominating candidates. and
transacting any other business pertaining to the
welfare of that once powerful but now nearly de.
funct organization. As many who have long
trained in its ranks, under the inspiring lead of
is Websters and its Clays, its John Davises. and
other lights of the party, may yet hesitate in
their determination as to what course to pursue
In the new reorganization of parties, to further
the principles they have upheld, we have few
suggestions to make in support of the claims of
the Peoples party to their sufrages.
In fact, the Republican platform ad opted at
Philadelphia, upon which Fremont and Dayton
were nominated, is but a rescript of the platform
of principles which the Wings of Massacbu
sets. in common with those of the other free
States, have adopted and re adopted, wear after
year, for the last dozen years, as seen bv com.
parison Of the resolutions put forth, as the expo.
nents or its principles, by its annual conventions
with the resolutions Of the Philadelpbia conver.
ton. II there is any difference, the Wbig raso.
lutions are decidedly the most ultra anti.siavorv
The most essential plank in the Philadelnbia
(People's) platform, in relation to slavery. Is as
follows
''That the Constitution confers upon Congress-
sovereign power over the Territories of the Unit.
ed States for their government, and that in the
exercise of this power it is both the right and the
duty Of Congress to prohibit in the Territories
those twin relics Of barbarism--Polygamy and
Slavery"
"That Kanzas should be Immediately admitted
as State of the Union with her present free
Constitution, as at once the most eHeciual way
Of securing to her citizens the enjoyment of the
rights and privileges to which they are entitled
and Of ending the civic strife now raging in her
Territory"
Now read the following resolves, passed unan-
imously BY Wing State Conventions each year
since 1876:
AT BosToS, Sept "a, 1876
neSo1vea, That the Wings Of Massachusetts
VIII continue TO use all Constitutional and proper
means 70 restrain the already preponderatinq IN.
nuenee OF slayeholding interest In the natiannl
legislature, to defeat all measures ealcnl,ted ,o
nphola, and promote all constitutional measures
~ rs overthrow, and will opDose al an t,,nes
~tM incorporating zeal and fro,,o.s 49,,
IHta@ addition Of slaUeholdi,,o 'Stotes ~ sIy
O"'on' ont 81 iohoteUe TERRITORY foy1nrd "'''
sPRlEoFIE1D, Sept 2oth ls47
ucsottedl mat Massachusetts viii $780, -
sent that Mexican Territory. howe,o, ~. WI
shall become part Of the Ameriesn if.VlfA'ieu,
ssss Q" ne rHa@erable condition, that t5eye s5oU
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-08-15

WASHINGTON, August I9.-The Senate was
in Executive session more than three hours
to day, and ratified the treaties with Austria
and Baden, for the extradition Of criminals
also commercial treaties with the two Sicilies
and Nicaragua-the latter was made with the
former government A treaty with the Sand
wieh Islands was considered, but not finally
acted upon. Official documents show that
Honduras has refused to receive the United
States Commercial Agent until undoubtedly
convinced of the authenticity of his commits.
sion but permitted him to remain, provided
his conduct furnishes no ground Of complaint
relative to the questions which agtate that
part OF Central America against the flibus-
tiers who have violently seized Nicaragua.
kANzAs.-There is no truth in the report
that the Kanzas judiciary officials have been
dismissed, or even requested to resign nor is
there any ground for the statement that the
treason prosecutions in Kanzas are to he
quashed. Gov. Geary accepted the govern
ment OF Kan2as without conditions.