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Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05
The True Battle Field.

- HiOiH5 Jo'h'' Tvs
that the expedition, which has by
this time, we may hope, effected
a landing on the coast OF South
Carolina, was not sent a month
ago to Texas. The reason Civ
en- for this regret is that it would
have been easier to land an army
on the Texas shore, and that the
people Of that State have now
been taught by suffering the VAL
ue of the Union.
We cannot agree with our CO.
temporary. The fighting might
be a little easier in Texas than
in South Carolina, but the moral
effect OF a successful blow in the
latter State will be infinitely great
er. To possess Texas might be
a convenience to the inhabitants,
bat it would not materially change
the aspect Of the campaign.-
We should send few thousand
men, at great expense, to a point
so distant that they could not be
reinforced, except at great risk
and eypensa-where they would
be without communications with
headquarters for fifteen or twenty
days at time, and would be op-
posed by a considerable portion
Of a population almost every man
OF which is by necessity marks
man and accustomed to military
life. And if, notwithstanding all
this, our armies maintained their
ground, the success would be OF
snail account.
But toplace an army in South
Carolina is to attack treason III
its stronghold, and bring gloom
and dismay 10 the hearts OF the
traitors who first plotted ;his in
famous conspiracy. To bonn
bard Charlston and razc it 10 the
ground, leaving not one mouse
standing, would strike a death
blow at the inSur~ction; and
would be righteous vengeance up
on that vile hole, where treason
has been fer.nentiny for qua1er
of century. To raise our flag
over the walls Of Fort Sumter
would give confidence to the ma
ton lust in the degree in which it
would alarm the insurgents.
For every reasoa South Caro-
lima should lie made the battle
field of the war. 1t is the one
State where hatred to the Union
and the constitution has infected
nearly the whole population
With characteristic selfshness
the South Carolinians, from the
very beginning of the rebellion,
showed their anxiety and deter
mination, at every hazard, TO
keep the war out Of their borders.
Their intrigues preclpitateG poor
Virginia into rebellion; their de.
mands made Davis hasten :he in
army to its posts in the
Old Dominion; they were the
first 10 march norhward, and the
loudest to declare that their pre-
cious South Carolina must be de-
Tended on the Potomac.
All the ruin which has befallen
Virginia these calculating traitors
are responsible for; they see with
out a thought of regret the fair
fields OF sister States gwen up to
the ravages of war; and they can
only be touched by bringing de-
Struction to their homes.
Moreover, the pity we natural
" feel for the Losses sustained by
The border States, neither We Of
the North nor their fellows of the
South will feel for South Caro-.
lima. The deluded Kentucky
and Tennessee men who entered
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

Paysieian ard Satgren. wiaehesicr. tndisna.
Ofier on Franhiin street. onr loer sect of pp<i
oriee ~ ma, always ~ found - his office
of r~s'irnfr. uulrss professionally engaged
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05
PHYSICIANS.
DIR. ID. FERGUSON,

Winchss'sr. Indians. once at his old stand.
corner Nniu and south Sts., where he may aiall
time, be- f,und uules. profe" ")naliy engaged
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

A Herald correspondent writ.
ing from Old Point says that a
movement Of some sort is 10 be
made by Gen. Wooi's command
soon.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05
EXTENSIVE DowSFALL

EXTENSIVE DowSFALL O.
RocKs.-In Morgan, MuSSiag-
un, Coshocton. Morrow a.d
Tascarawas counties. Ohio. =
few days since, shocks like those
OF an earthquake were felt, ana
each shock was attended by the
falling Of large meteoric stones.
which were buried in the earth )
or 4 leet, Some of these stones
weighed ever 6ay pounds. an!
were found some fifty miles apar
throughEthe country. 1t occsiOn-t
ed great deal OF CONSERVATION
in that section Of the country.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

A Post Office has been estab-
lished at Beaufort.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05
DIR. a.. W. HRICE.

phv.isiRn sut surgeons. he mny ~, .di times
~ s,ppfi ~ hi. "fHce 90 Washington street.
u,irs- prnfr.sieusliy engngcl.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

1t is figured up that at least
5000 persons are engaged in
Hartford, Connecticut, at present,
on work for the United States
Government.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

One OF the cannon captured
from the rebels at Romney, on
the 2Cth u!t., was lost by our
troops at Manassas, and bears
tie State arms oil New York.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05
DIR. =. T.. BEVERLY,

ph, ,.isian .pl surgeon. Once ani residence
d. Brick building. corner of Norih and kasi
streets.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

From a statement furnished
the Government by Gov. Denni-
sen, it appears that Ohio has now
enlisted, in the field and camp,
for three years service, 6O,25O
soldiers.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

The Union majority il Mary
land will aggregate 10000.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

Gen. Mitchell has rendered
his resignation, but the President
is unwilling 20 accept it, aud it
will probably he withdrawn.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

GE1. ScorY's PAv.-The cur
rent monthly pay,subsistence and
allowance oil Lieute nant- General
Scott were, and by order of the
President continred to be, while
he is upon the retired lia., is as
folloyye
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

iowa lsat furnished 1900 men
to the armies OF the Union.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-12-05

This line fills the colurna.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

not sustain minister by itself let two
more unite for that purpose. If this cam
be done, let the elders hold meetings for
prayer and exhortaton; and let them visit
from house to house. reproying, convincine
entreating with all long-suffcring and do
trine. Pay special attention to the instruc
ton of the young, the lambs of the flo /
"Be kindly aaectioned one TO another With
brotherly love; in honor preferring one an
other; not slotlful in business; fervent y
spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope;
patient in tribulation; continuing instant ip
prayer; distributing to the necessity OF
saints; given to hospitality. Bless thew
which prosecute you; bless and curse not.
Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weet
with them that weep. Ret etompense to &
man evil for evil. Be not overcome with
evil, but overcome evil with good 'lf ye
do these things, ye shall never fall, bat SC
an entrance shall be administered unto yon
abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, e
whom be glory forever! Amen
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02
Religion in Trouble.

Some years ago, minister was preaching
in plymouth, when written paper wss
given him to this effect. "The thanksgivings
of this congregation are desired to Almighty
God, by the chaplain, passengers, and crew
of the -, West lndiaman, for their mer-
ciful escape from shipwreck during the late
awful tempest. The next day the minister
went on board the vessel, with some friends
from the shore, and talking with the pas
aeDgers, lady thus expressed herself: "Oh,
sir, what blessing must true religion be!
Never did | see it more than in my pom
negress, Ellen, during the dreadfu storm.
When, sir, we were tossed to the heavens,
and sunk again to the depths, expecting
every wave would break over the vessel and
entOmb u all, lF5ss mind was u 8 horr le
state--l gas afraid to die--S cDald 6ot
think of appearing before God, butt dread
dismay. Ellen would come to me and Say,
with all possible composure, Never mind,
mis8a; look to Jesus Christ-he good-he
rule de sea-he prepare to die" And when,
sir, we neared the shore, and were at a loss
to know on what part of the coast we were,
fearing every minute to be dashed to atoms
on the rocks, my mind still in distracted
state feared to die knew nothing Of
religion; Ellen, with the same COM
posure as before, came to me and said,
Don't be fear miSsa, lock to Jesus Christ,
he de rock; no shipwreck on dat rock; ne
save to de utmost; don't be fear, missa,
look to Jesus Christ | determined, sir,gs
hope in civIne strength, that if ever we
reached the shore in safety, would seek to
possess that religion which so supported the
heart in a poor negress in the midst Of such
dreadful danger and alarms"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02
MeY. =. 3. .5ayLuson

The committee appointed to prepare a
minute expressive of the feelings of Synod
in reference to the death of the Rev. An
drew B. Davidson, beg leave to report, that
this venerable servant of the Lord Jesus
Christ died at his residence in the county Of
Rockbridge, on the 7th of August last. He
had reached the S0th year of his age and
the 56th year of his ministry.
He was licensed and ordained by the
Presbytery of Lexington, and spent the en-
tire oeriod of his professional life within the
bounds of that Presbytery. Until he was
enfeebled by age he labOred faithfully and
successfully as preacher of righteousness.
Many were added to the church through bis
instrumentality, and greatly did he delight
in his Masters service.
He died firmly maintaining and resting
upon that Gospel he had so long preached.
His life on earth was long and laboriOus-
his end was calm and peaceful.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02
An Antidote.
None Of US li7otb to bimself9-RoM. xiv. 7.


The tried Christian should never dwell
on lis troubles. Trouble comes to furnish
,ain with a message to the Lord, and TO
iyige him out of his present state and con-
9ition; therefore many of the Lord people
ave found great relief in trouble, by ac-
+ veiy engaging in the Lords service. My
ied iead, go, if thou canst, to the cham
of the sick, and speak Of Jesus to them.
~ 20 the desolate home of the widow, and
adeayor to dry her tears. Take her father
ess children by the nand, and speak loving
lords to them of Father in heaven. Go
0 the poor laborer's cottage, where there
re many wants and few comforts, and rep
esent Jesrs there, speaking Of him and
.tinS for him. Look at the suff,rings Of
,hers, and try to relieve them. Look at
ne ignorance of others, and endeavor to
strpct them 1t is by doing good that we
81 good. Be active for thy s sour, and
hou oh y be catorted - tby Styionr.
abe way 20 Inefease sorl5H 10 uwen uroH
10; and the way to obtain relief from sorrow
is TO act for Jesus Notwithstanding it. The
action of fresh air on the nerves, the action
Of Gods truth on the mind, and the action
of another's sorrow on thy heart, will re-
lieve, reanimate, and restore to comfort
those go forth as messengers of mercy (;
while those who cOnfne themselves at home,
dwelling on their griefs and woes, will con-
tinue depressed and sad. While, therefore,
you rely on the Lords promise, be active in
the Lords cause. "The hand of the dill
gent maketh rich; but the slothfu soul shall
suffer hunger" This is as true in spiritualS
as in temporals. Sro'g TolUer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02
Shall we Forget God in War?

God is still good and gracious. He is
our last and best friend We receive of
His bounty every day. We are dependent
upon Him for mercy and pardon. Then
surely He should not be forgotten, nor His
cause neglected.
Why are we not receiving revival inteli-
gence of late? We have faithful and eff
cient ministers in the field. We have pi-
GUS and consistent laity.
The mind and heart cannot be occupied
by two grand themes at the same time
The war is first thought of in the morning
1t is the subject of reading and cOnversa-
tion through the day--it is the last theme
of contemplation at night-and the subject
of our dreams when We sleep. Thus God
is driven from our minds AMI hearts, and
religion declines in our experience and IN
the range of our influence.
Let us arouse ourselves, brethren-crJ
to God mightily-give a good portion OF
each twenty-four hours to religious medita-
ton, earnest prayer, and faithful labor for
the cause of God; and we shall reap the
reward Of our faitnfulness, in having our
own graces strengthened, our church re-
vived, our children and neighbors convert
ed, and God our Father and Saviour resum-
ing his rightful place in our thoughts and
affections. May the Lord cheer our hearts
and those of our readers, by intelligence
that many sinners are being converted with
in our borders.-Lo0'Siana Baptist. =
DON'T BE DIsCoURAGED.-Iti is a fine re-
mark of Fehelon, "Bear with yourself in
correcting faults as you would with others"
We cannot do all at once. But by constant
pruning away of little faults, and cultivating
humble virtues, we shalt grow towards per
fection. This simple rule-nOt to be dis
outraged at slow progress, but to persevere,
overcoming evil habits one by one, such as
sloth, negligence, or bad temper; and add
ing one excellence after anolher-to faith,
virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and TO
knowledge, temperance; and to temperance,
patience; aud to patience, gOdliness; an
to godliness, brotherly kindness; anu to
brotherly kindness, cbarity-will condue'
the slowest Christian at last to high relig-
ious attainments.
A gentleman aho from obscurity and
poverty had risen to fame and wealth, was
once asked what charm he used that led
to such results. 81 owe my whole sue
cess" said he, 'to one small word
civility." If you will respect the rights
and feelings of others, your own will be re-
spcv:cd.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

BITING WoRDS.-Remembe that the
capacity to say disagreeable thingais neither
very high nor very noble gift. The
ability to sting is shared equally with the
wasp and the hornet and the skill which
enables full grown Jiunt maa to success
fully weary and tease his fellow creatures,
is not whit more praiseworthy, or dgni-
fed than the corresponding gift of that out
rageous little pest the mosquito.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

THE NAME OF GoD.-Itis singular that
the name of God should be spelt with four
letters in almost every known language. 1t
is in Latin, Deus; French, Dieu; Greek,
z us; German, Gott; Scandinavian, 0iin;
Swedish, Codd; Hebrew, Adon; Syrian,
Adad; Persian. Syria; rartarian, Idga; Span
ish, Dlas; East Indian, Esgi or Zeul; Turk
ish, Add; Egyptian, Aumn or Zeui; Japan
e8e z iiu; Peruvian, Liam; WallacbiaD, Zane;
Etrurian, Chur; Tyrrheniau, Eber;II rsh.
Dieb, Geotjao, Daga; Margarian, 0ese;
Arabian, Ala; Dalmatian Rogt.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

MENTAL EXERCISE AND CID AGE.-Jere-
miah Mason SAID, Unless man OCCASION
ally tax his faculties to the utmost they will
soon begin to fail" President John Adams
said to Mr.. @ lncy, who found him reading
Cicero, "It is with an old man as with an
old horse; if you wish to get any work out
of him, you must work him all the time"
These two rules, so far as intellect is con-
cerned, contain the secret of green and
vigorous old age.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

EARLY RISING Few ever lived to a
grent age, and fewer still ever became dis
tlnguished, who were not in the habit Of
early rising. You rise late, and, of course,
commence yonr business at late hour, and
everything goes wrong all day. Franklin
says that he ~hO rises late may trot all day
and not have overtaken his business at night.
Dean Swift AYERS that he never knew any
man come to greatness and eminence who
lay in bed of morning.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

The PRESIDENTS GUARD.-An English
man in Philadelphia speaking of the Presi-
dency of Washington, was expressing wish
to an American to behold him. While this
conversation passed, there he goes, replied
the American, pointing to tall erect, dig
nifed parsonage, passing on the other side
of the street-"That General Washington"
exclaimed the Euglishman-"Where is his
guard?" "Here," replied the American
striking his bosom with emphasis.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

How TO GET REPosE IN OLD AGE-I
strongly recommend you to follow the an
alogy of the body in seeking the refresh
ment of the mind. Everybody knows that
both a man and horse are very much re-
lieved and rested if, instead of lying down
and falling asleep, or endeavoring to fall
asleep, he changes the muscles he puts in
operation: if, instead Of level ground, he
goes up or down hill. it is rest both to the
man walking and to the horse which he rides
"a different set of muscles is called into
action. So, say, call into action differ
ent class of faculties, apply your mind to
other objects of wholesome food to your
selves as we'll as of good to others, and de-
peod upon it, that is the true mode of get
ting repose in old age. Do not overwork
yourselves; do everything in moderation.
Lord Brougham.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

TAKING A CLERGYMAN AT HIS Word
A certain preacher of UniversaliSm had
been preaching in a country school-house
for several successive Sabbaths, to convince
the people there was no hell. At length it
was announced, that at his next meeting
collection would be taken for his benefit
The day arrived, and the collection was
taken up in hat. When the deacon" had
passed througf the congregation, and given
all an opportunity to contribute, he re urned
to the desk, and gravely emptied the con-
tents Of the hat upon the desk before the
preacher. And such collection - A few
coppers, with old buttons, pieces of tin,
broken jewsharps, horsenails, and almost
every other worthless thing that man could
carry to church in his pocket The preacher
vas thunIer-struck; but, recovering his
self-possession in moment, and gazing
upon the collection" before him, exclaim-
ed, "Well, | am not so certain whether
there is hell or not, but am certain that
there ought 10 be one for such fellows as you
are;" and taking his hat, left the house.
Columbia S. CdroLintan.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

AN INTERRUPTED REFoRMATIoN.--A
Rutland rumseller, being before a grand
Jury as a culprit, assumed the attitude of
an accuser of the authorities, saying:-"lt
is pity was disturbed The people were
becoming SO we'll trained that they took
louors from me that were twO-ttirds woter.
II had been let alone think they would
have drank clear r4tcr bcfrs sir @o*'hs"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-11-02

lHE SILENT CONFLICTS OF LIFE.-A
tr amph the field is a theme for poetry,
fo painting for history, eulogistic and ag-
randizing agencies, whose united tribute
1Dstitutes fan e; but there are victories won
b y men orer Htcmsetres more truly honorable
- the conqueror than any, that can be
erlieyed in war. These silent successes we
inaY never hear of. The battles in which
oey are obtained are fought in solitude,
nd without help, save from above. Tho
roDAct is sometimes waged in the still
watches Of the night, and the struggle is
often fearful. Honor to every cOnqueror in
-Ga a warfare! Honor to the man or woman
Vno fights temptation, hatred, revenge,
eGvy, seIfshness, back to its last covert in
ne heart and then expels it forever. AL
h9agh nc outward show of honor accrues to
the yictorS of these good fights, they have
taeif rewards higher one than fame can
btstow.
SIGNS or IN APoSTATE.-A quaint father
Israel once said: Turn a doubtful and
,cto. member ont Of the church. If
a> rs 4 ionbse ateig fse 10 the
goods---if lamo be viii oIeat apgas the
tfold and beg 60 get in again"
This little similitade contains much truth.
An excluded member, who utterly forsakes
the house of God and all his ordnanc 8, uses
his influence to ipjure the church and pastor
whose fidelity has excluded him from their
communion and whose associations are with
the despisers of religion, is an apostate-a
wolf-has gone to the woods.
Home and Foreign Journal.
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SECRET OF BEAUTY.-A lady's beauty
depends so much on exprei sion, that if that
be spoiled, farewell to her charms; and moth
ing tends more to bring this about than a
countenance soured with imaginary cares
instead of being lighted up with thankful
ness for innumerabIe blessings. This is the
cause of so many ladies withering into wrin'
kles early in life, whilst nothing renders
their beauty so lasting as that placid look
of pure benevolence, which emanates from
heart full of thankfuness TO heaven, at
fection for those dearest and nearest to
them, and good will to all mankind.
Never expose another to danger to avoid
an inconvenience yourself, this is contrary
both to law and gospel.