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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16
Bring a Coal With You.

Did you ever, friendly reader, when the
prayer-meeting has been spoken of, hear the
remark, -" very seldom attend such meet
lngs, because our church is in such cold
state, that | get no good from them 7"-
No doubt the statement, at least, to very
great extent, is true; but did you remind
your friend that he was one of the great
causes of the GOODNESS, and that he is now
using his influence to make it even colder
than it is? When he attended, he came
cold as ice, and therefore contributed moth
ing at all to its interort -~~.I PT0GO, ~nU
now he scaYs away, and the result is, " the
love of many waxeth cold" o, if he had
but been accustomed to visit his closet, were
it only for a few minutes, to obtain ga live
coal from the altar" and had gone with it
to the prayer meeting, many hearts would
have been touched, and the whole meeting
would have been in holy flame. Chris
tian brethren, come to the prayer-meeting,
and be sure to bring lire coal ,oith gou,
for if this were done by only part of the
assembled brethren, the few sparks would
kindle mighty fame.
But others have objected, that they could
not attend these meetings, because there
were some there who cherished improper
feelings, nay, had even the spirit of enmity
in their hearts. The truth of this state
ment may well be doubted, and examina-
tion might prove that the Supposition is only
the suggestion of the accuser of the
brethren -" the father of lies" But
suppose it be really true; go, and let the
fire of holy love and of fervent devotion
melt down these enemies into love and ten
derness. Talk no longer of GOODNESS and
enmity in the church, but come to every
meeting, and forget not TO bring a coal aciM
yOw, A few doing this will make all your
fellow worshippers realize the presence of
Christ, and they will feel as did the diSci
pies at Emmaus, "Did not our hearts burn
within us, while he talked with US by the
way. and opened to us the Scriptures ?"
"Our minister is so cold, that there is no
interest in the meetings when we CO.,
Are you sure of this2 Do you not go to
be pleased, rather than profied; and if
you are compelled to feel your manifold
transgressiOns in departing from God, and
you return home convicted and humbled,
you should be grateful, and go again to eu-
JOY pardOning love, and have the holy fame
increased in your SOUL Bat perhaps your
minister IS cold and who can wonder at it,
when the ways of Zion mourn because so
few attend her solemn services z" You end
others have so long disappointed his hopss,
10 pray FOR him, and taere:ors he kaogs
that you pray but little fOr him in the clos
ct, 80 that it is no wonder g" he thinks his
usefulness is over" and he is ready to flee
away. Brethren. pray that your hearts
may be set on fre-that your pastor may
have his lips touched with live coal from
Gods altar, and then both he and You will
always be found at the prayer-meeting, and
will Griag coaL roith you, and thus benefit
yourselves and others.-Watchman and Re
fector.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16
Nearness of God.

Mrs. Eliza G.. Jones, Baptist mission
airy to Burmah and Siam, displayed, in her
whole Christian course, 'piety and zeal of
no ordinary character Daring the period
Immediately preceding her unexpected
death, she appeared to be growing more
sPirltually-minded, ripening doubtless for
the skies
And yet, when her husband, as she lay
on her death bed, inquired whether she had
confidence in God, her reply was,-''I have
not served him as | ought; am very gull
ty: But Jesus came to save the guilty; He
is all my confidence" When he asked
what message she would send her friends,
she answered Tell them to live ncar to
God"
Death will impress the same lesson on US.
As we approach the confines of the world to
come, we shall feel that aearness to God
should be the object of increasing concern,
even with those whose Christian character
we most profoundly revere; that the best of
saints come greatly short of their duty and
Trisiiege in this regard; that We nave come
SO far short of it, as to make our very piety
and zeal "guilt" which needs cleansing
in the blood Of Jesus.
Would it not be wise to learn this lesson
before death comes to impress it Should
we not endeavor to realize more thorough
ly, day by day, how little we can claim to
live near to God Should we not labor to
bring our souls more entirely under the
constraining influence of the obligations
which bind us to live so? Can we possess
the wisdom of ''the called, and chosen, and
faithful" without this Rel Herald.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16
Unseen Comfort.

The calico. printer, we are told, knows
nothing of his pattern until the die comes
lie may be working steadily away, but he
sees no results from his labor, until, sud-
denly, on the application of the colors, the
whole picture starts out. So it is with the
work Of those entrusted with the care of
souls. For long days or years they may
have been toiling in vain. Suddenly, how
ever, as it seems, Gods Spirit deScends, and
on the dark canvass many Christians leap
into light. But the appearance of the Spirit
was not, in fact, sudden. While the minis
ter was preaching, apparently fruitlessly,
the Spirit was accompanying what he said
All unseen the Master walketh
bY the t0Ilng servants side;
Comfortable words he speaketh.
While his hands uphold and guide
Holy strivings nerve and strengthen,
Long endurance winG the crown
When the evening shadows le gthen
Thou shalt lay thy burden down"
Yet, before the evening will come the
noon! The Lord viii descend ana walk
with thee, oh, tOiling servant, in the cool oi
evening, as he did in the morning dawn
But there will be noon of the Spirits glo,
riOus Influences. Cheer up, then, though
the present be dark, for working in faith
and prayer, know that thou art working
with the Lord.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16
An Example from the Heathen.

1t is an example of Christian liberality in
the support of their ministry, which may be
proftably studied by members of some of
the churches in the Confederate States. We
copy from late missionary intelligence from
India, and commend it to the consideration
of those who pray for the advancement of
the kingdom of Christ. The writer, speak
ing of district of country in the Mahratta
mission, says:
During the year the churches had en-
ployed two men as home missionaries for
short time in the Nizam's Dominions, and
at a noon prayer-meeting these men related
some incidents, showing the readiness, and
in some cases, the strong desire of the peo-
pie there to hear the truth. These remarks
were followed by some urgent appeals in be-
half of those who are still in deep moral
darkness. Soon there was q moving In the
audience which seemed to say we must not
only talk but do. Presently giving COM
menced, and some money was laid upon the
table. Finger-rings and other ornaments
were brought forward Then followed writ
ten pledges for money, varying from one
anna to four rupees, for fowls, grain, &c.
Several HindoOs gave, and one pledged
sheep. The new chapel was filed at the
communion season, and after the deeply in
teresting services, other offering sand pledges
were brought forward, so that about %
rupees we're received that day. Many of
those who gave at this time had given also
at the annual meeting in Ahmenugger. II
am pleosed to see." writes Mr.. Barker,
"that some of the Christians seem resolved
to give for benevolent objects as the Lord
shall prosper them. A few of the most in
teligeDt have been accustomed to give even
beyond their power so that have at times
received their contributions reluctantly, but
they have begged with much entreaty that
we would receive their gift The members
of our churches, and the class from which
they have chiefly come, are Uery poor, yet
hope the day is not very far distant when
they. like the Karens, will support their own
schools and pastors. a good work has be-
qua among us, as the above account will
show; and have proposed to the churches
in this district a plan by which each mem
Der will be reminded monthly, that it is his
privilege to give something for the spread
Of the gospel."-Ctris. Observer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16
Christian Conduct.

1t has been we'll remarked that conduct
is language that all can easily understand,
and if it be true, as the saying is that
actions speak louder than words-then all
can and may speak Of the Saviour-all may
preach the gospel Of the blessed Jesus, in
the distinct, earnest and powerful eloquence
Of a holy and well ordered life. We can
all plead for religion with living and acting
argument-all proclaim its beauty and ex-
cellency by conduct which is without re-
proach and above all suspicion. This is a
mode of preaching which all may adopt, and
which every Christian should do; which men
cannot avoid hearing, which they must and
will respect, and which they cannot bat feel
and cherish. An infdel once remarked in
relation to an excellent man. "I never see
that man without feeling my own unworthi-
ness-he is constant reproof to me-the
sight of him has often made me humble,
or rather adore his virtues Reader, preach
the gospel by your conduct, and your brother
will embrace it.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16

agreement in asking favOrs from the
Father.
Then follows New Testament history of
social praying, ten times clearer than that
of Lords day preaching and then the
Apostle commands, "Forsake not the as
sembling of yourselves together"
Does not this make up New Testament
law for social prayer2
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16
a Test of Membership.

"DO you love Jesus when his garb is mean,
Nor shrink to let your fellowship be seenl
Do you love Jesus, blind, and halt, and manned
In prison succor him, nor feel ashamed
To own him, though his injured ntme may be
A mark for some dark slanderers obloquy!
Do you love Jesus in the orphans claim,
And bid the widow welcome in bis name!
Say not, When saw we him2 Each member dear
Poor and afflicted wears his image here
And if unvalued or unknown by thee,
Where can thy union with the Body be"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16

A THOUGHT ON MISSIONS A member
Of the British Parliament remarked-"We
ere exporting much religion, but it is q
egular commodity, the more We send
abroad, J,s---.ers we have st home"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16

"PRovE WE NOVA missionary in
Central Turkey, not long since, preached
to his people on the text, Bring ye all the
tithe8," etc, "and prove me now, here
With" etc. One of the young men who
heard the sermon said to himself: "God
says, Try me once; if you do not believe my
word, still make trial once, and see if
am not willing to bless you. Well, | will
maze the trial" So he selected as a sub.
iect of prayer neighbor who was Roman
Catholic. The very next Sabbath she was
in tbe church, an avowed Protestant. Since
then within few steps of the young man. 5
residence, six men, heads of families, have
become open FrOtestants, and now attend
the missionary's services How would such
blessings be multiplied at home and abroad,
di6 all Gods people take aim at his word,
an pyoye biq-Proye him by the prayer
gn.s1 is bomhle, aa9 fetYe8t ard impo
fnrefe ava eonHs steEt
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-10-16

SERMONS ON SABBATH-Mr. Jay was a
mortal enemy to preaching or hearing three
sermons on the Sabbath. Two" ne said,
care enough, and the third reduces the
whole to chaos" He mentioned that when
ne was in Scotland, some time before, Dr.
Chalmers remarked to him, shat very few
ministers who were likely to be of much use
to the world, were allowed to die a natural
death-that they were killed by the godly
that they would go and stroke their heads,
and talk to them about the loud demand by
Providence for ministerial labor; and in
that way the devil got rid of them often
some twenty or thirty years sooner than he
would have done otherwise.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-11-18
PROBATE ORDER

CTATE or MIcHIGAS--Cousrr OF sAouAw-o.
- At a session of the Probate Court for the County
Of Saginaw, holden at the Probate Office IN the City
Of Saginaw. Friday the twenty -fourth uay Of 0s-
tober in the year enc thousand eight hunuI Cd and
sixty two Present, Luke Wellington Judge Of Pro-
bate In the matter of the estate Of stephen Whit
ncy deceased. On reading and fling the petition,
Of Fred Suydam, Phillip Phoenix, Jno. Dan, and
Geo Henry Warner, who are the executors Of
Stephen Whitney late Of the city of New York de-
ceased, have presented an instrument purportiug 10
DO an exempGed copy Of the last Win and Tests
mcnt of said deceased pray only that the same may
be admitted to Probate in said County of Saginaw.
Thereupon IL is ordered that Monday, the twenty
fourth day of November next at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said petoa
and that the heirs at Law Of said deceased and all
other persons interested in said estate are required
to appear nj session Of said Court then TO be bol-
den at the Probate Office, in the City Of Saginaw,
and show canse If any there DO, why the prayer Of
the petitioners should not be granted And IL Is fur
ther ordered that said Petitioners give notice to the
persons interested in said estate Of the tendency Of
said petition aud the hearing thereof by causing
copy Of this order TO be published In the East SaSi-
mar Courier, newspaper printed and circulating
in said County Of Saginaw three successive weeks,
previous TO said day Of hearing.
LUKE WELLINGTON Judge Of Probate
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-11-18
THE NEWS.

All accounts concur IN placing Stone
wall Jackson with large force across
the Blue Ridge III the Shenandoah Val
ley, but opinion Is divided as To his ob
Ject, whether to make RAID on the real
OF burnside or into the Cumberland
Valley OF Pennsylvania. 1t is represen
ted that the rcuels are making grea
preparations Tor a battle between the
kappahannock and kapldan,
General NIlhplgue, Que OF the rebe
Generals, has lately died III Mississippi
lie acquired about all the notorlety he
ever received while in Command OF Fort
Pillow, where our fleet was held sc
long al bay last spring.
sufficient Intelligence has been r9ce
we'd to make it positive that the rebel.
have for the most part retreated from
M urfreesboro to Chattanooga.
General Stanley 50 long an efficient
officer in the Southwest, has been ap
pointed Chief of Cavalry in Gen. Rose,
Grams army.
Gen. Grants advance has taken po.
session of fernando, Mississippi. 1t is
reported that the rebels are concentra
ting large force at and terrifying Jack
son, Mississippi. This should not be
COMPOUNDED with Jackson, Tennessee.
1t is reported that the Indians have
lately made an attack on the whites a,
Fort Bertholf in the Upper Mississippi
in which several were killed.
We have the gratifying intelligence
tibet the entire coast of Texas is in 20
session of the of the Federals.
tits sufficient commentary upon
British neutrality that the last steamer
from Texas reports the capture of two
British vessels off the coast of that State
within few days.
The Board of Aldermen of New York
have rendered the Inequalities of that
city to Gen. Mcclellan.
The Alabama has been within 200
miles of Boston
The New York Tribune is informed
that certain parties in the city of New
York have lately been in negotiation
with the rebel chiefs at Richmond, with
view of bringing the war TO close by
peaceablc means
A dispatch from Harper's Ferry,
brings the startling intelligence that
Stonewal Jackson has reappeared on
this side of the Blue Ridge, and in
General Burnsidcs rear at the head OF
an army variously estimated at from
forty to seventy thousand strong. He
has progressed to fifteen miles this side
of Winchester, or within twelve miles
Of Hsrper's Ferry, and will if he desires,
be able to reach the latter place thi:
morning.
The secessionssts of Memphis are jn.
bilaut over the removal of General Nc
Clellan.- Detroit Free Press.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-11-18
TOO SMALL.

Our city, in its unexampled advance.
ment is outgrowiug everything. Buena
Vista Hall, which short time since was
considered spacious, and amply served
our requirements as place of public
assembly, is not a quarter large enough
for present exigencies; the Bancroft
House which only three years ago the
sage local of the Detroit Free Press pro.
nounced "folly" and was sorelly puz-
zled to know "what Mr.. Hoyt would do
with it," is completely overrun with
guests. The parlors, halls, and every
available section being devoted to cots,
and camp bedding every night, while
the rooms are made to do duty in the
way of doubling up" to an extent to
which only the best natured set of Gus
toners in the world, and under skilfu
management at that, would submit
The other hotels laber under the same
disadvantages, they are all too small, sc
are the bounding houses, school houses
churches, cars, omnibuses, ware houses
wharves, and general business facilities
The Post Office, notwithstanding the
additional ranges of drawers and boxes
is too small by half for the accommo
dation OF the mail matter, saying moth
ing of "cabined, cribbed, confined al
rangements for delivery; and the gen
eral arrangements for the accommoda
ton of the public on all hands are on
grown by the rapid increase of popula
ton and business. Only two institu
tons appear to be of ample magnitude
for all coming developments, the bayo,
and city charter; the former we are hap
Ply tosay is being curtailed with q rapid
ity which gives hopeful promise for tn
future; the latter is "big thing" with
out either head, tail or other get. atabl
extremities and we presume will be a
lowed to remain untouched and una
bridged for years, monument OF tn
soporiic instincts and circumlocutar
ability of the early fathers.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-11-18
MORTGAGE SALE.

InN the eleventh day Of May, in the year one
" thousand eight hundred and fly seven, Moses
r. Norris, by mortgage Of that date, duly mort
gagged to Mark Norris; All the west half Of the
southeast quarter Of section number fifteen (l5) In
township number ten Q0) north Of range nambsr
six (6 east containing eighty acres lying and be-
ing in the county Of Saginaw and State q Miehi-
gan, with tho hercdtamen,s and appurt cna ne %
thereto belonging The said mortgage with the
power Of sale therein contained recorded on the
twelfth day of June the year 1857 at o'clock A.
M in Liber Il, Of Mortgages, pages III and ",
in the Office Of the Register of Deeds for said county
Of Saginaw.
The sum Of eighty eight and $500 doIlan 10
claimed to be due on isad mortgage at the nsss Of
this notice; and default having been made in tho
condition Of said mortgage by which the power Of
sale therein contained has become operative and no
suit proceeding having been instituted nj law to
recover the debt thereby secured any part there
Of Notice Is hereby given, that said Mortgage will
be forccoscd for the amount due thereon with in
terest costs charges and the Attorneys fee Of twen-
ty-fye dollars therein stipulated, by sale Of the
mortgagod promises; which sale win be made at
public auction, at tho front door of the Court Hoass
in Saginaw City, ON the 10th day Of November, A.
d. 1862, ut o'clock in the afternoon Of that day
Dated, 18th August, 1862.
ROCCENA j. NORRIS, Executrix Of the last
will and testament of Mark Norris, Mortgage.
Mons NISDE, Attorneys for Mortgagee's Ex-
ecu rx n3wl3
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-11-18
Proclamation by the Governor.

Another year has passed away into history. II
has been year of great ev cnts; year of civil
war and all the bloody saorhcos, har assng doubts
follow in its track. Vast armies, raised from the
midst of the people, have gone to fight our countrys
battles. With a courage and constaucy which will
brighten the history of the Republic forever, they
have beaten back the hosts Of rebellion and despot
ism from the loyal States and saved our homes from
the horrors of invasion. Our liberties and laws are
still preserved to us and the power of tho govern
ment Is gradually but surely being established over
all the territory of the Union. Rebellion is being
punished and upon the wicked authors of this un-
seemly strife is falling the sure reward of their
unparalleled sin The war is carried into the midst
of their country, and the victorious armies of the
Union hasten on to strike them a final blow in the
srongholds of the far South There are solid grounds
of hope for speedy victory AMI permanent peace.
While many Of our homes are made desolate by
the inevitable casualties Of war; and all mourn the
heroic dead there consolation in the faith that the
blood of the true patriot is never shed in vain.
Our people, under oil these trials, still cling with
unninching frnness and fidelity to the instit utions
and government Of our country. Trusting IN God
and the righteousness of cause, they are ready
TO incur greater sacrifices and bear heavier burdens
in the confidence and hope that the future will more
than compensate for the past and that the blessing
of liberty will be permanently secured and greatly
increased to our posterty.
The dsstinies Of nations and individuals are in the
hands Of God. For bountIfu harvests, for general
health among the people, for civil and religious lib
erty and the diffusion of knowledge and education
for the continued existence of the Republic and the
trumphs of its arms and for oil the great and good
gifts of benign Providence, our acknowledgements
and praises are duo to Him alone That We may
suitably acknowledge our dependence upon Almighty
God, an with rovcrcnt tina nkfunoss give glory TO
Him,
do hereby set apart and appoint Thursday the
9th instant a day of public thanksgiving and
praise
request that upon that day the people may
scmble in thor places Of public worship and in their
homes, and keep this day in tho spirit in which our
fathers kept it, with pure, religious and patriotic
hearts, full of faith and hope.
Given under my hand and the great seal of
the State ut the Capitol, In the city of Lam
IL S. sing, on the 18th day of Nov, in the ycrr of
our Lord ono thousand eight hundred and
sixty-two. ATSTIN yLAIR
JAMES b PORTER, Secretary of State
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-11-18

ALL GONE TO THE WAR.-It was said
before election that the Republican ma.
jority in Tuscola County would be great
ly reduced this Fall as SO many more
Republicans than Democrats had gone
from that county to the war; the pre-.
ponderencein their favor being variously
estimated by their furionsly patriotic
fuglenen at from 6 TO 20 to one, The
result shows things in somewhat diff.
ferent light. The whole vote of the
county in 1860 was 1908 of which Blair
received 733, Barry 365. The whole
vote this year is 1921 of which Blair has
tbs, Stout SIC, showing an increased
Republican majority, a falling of in the
whole vote, of IT, of which but Is is
taken from the Republican, and 50 from
the Union vote, and showing further, as
we had anticipated, that the ''six.to
one.ers" have been lying about the sol
diers from Tuscola County