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Davidson College.

A correspondent writes Us: 81 have re-
entered upon my work here, and as our in
stitutiou is able to continue its operations
with only a small patronage, l suppose we
will continue without any interruption for
the future. The Trustees seem inclined to
offer all the advantages which a kind Provi-
dence has placed in their hands to the youth
Of the church and the country, in order to
supply as far as possible the wants which
this desolatiug and terrible war is creating,
both in Church and State. How many Of
our educated young men-the pride of their
families and the hope of their country
have already fallen victims ia this fearful
struggle! And where is it to end2 Bat,
the Lord re;gas.
"Our lumber in College is yet quite
small-only 25-though we hear of others
who are coming in soon and We hope in
the end to have full and Furnishing school.
There are hundreds of worthy young men
who have been so unfortunate as to become
crippled in battle to such an extent as to
be disqualified for any other than intellec-
tual labors-all such should be sent at once
to school and prepared for future useful
ness"
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CHILDREES' COLUMN.
The Little One.
MATT. XIX: IS, 10.

And ia it true what am told,
That there are lambs within the fold
OF Gods beloved Son.
That Jesus Christ, with tender care,
VIII in his arms most gently bear
The helpless "little one3"
0 yes! I've heard my mother say,
He never sent q child away,
That scarce could walk or run;
For when the parents love besought
That He would touch the child she brought
He blessed the ''lit,lo one"
And 1, Little straying lamb,
May come to Jesus as 1 am,
Though goodness have none;
May now be folded to his breast,
As birds within the parents nest,
And be His ''ittle one"
And lie can do all this for me,
Because in sorrow on the tree
He once for sinners hung;
And having washed their sins away,
He NOW rejoices, day by day,
To cleanse the "IittIe one"
Thus by This gracious Shepherd fed,
And by his mercy gently led
Where living waters run,
My greatest pleasure will be this:
That Pm q little lamb of his,
Who loves the "little one"
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4 Thoughtless Mother.

4 poor, wretched female, religiously edu-
Gated, but aiterward abandoned to sin, mis-
cry, and want, was struck with horror ct
hearing her own child repeat, as aooD as
she could we'll speak, some of the profane
language which she had learned of herself.
She trembled at the thought that she was
not only going to hell herself, but leading
her child thther. She instantly resolved
that, with the first aixpence she could pro-
cure, she would purchase Dr.. Watts Divine
Songs, Of which she had some recollection,
to teach her infant daughter. She did so,
and on opening the book, her eye caught
the following striking verse:
Gust as the tree cut down that fell
To north or southwark there it lies;
So man d parts to heaven or hell,
Fi2d in the state wherein he dies"
She read on; the event was blessed to
her conversion, and she lived and died
consistent professor of religion.
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Carrying Fire.

she carries fire achereUer he GAGS, said
Wesley Of the indefaligaoi5 Griu4shaE.-
WhaC higher euogiuo can &c pronounced
on the Christian or the Christian minister.
It'll privilege which angels might sigh
for To kndle around us, along ell our
path Of life, that fame Of love to God which
consumes sin and refnes the soul, were
worth thousand ages OF the iaactice heav-
en-, pictured to themselves By many, who
poorly and meanly conceive the inheritance
reserved for them as followers of Christ
We would so esteem it, were we in a higher
degree animated by the spirit Of the Leader,
who has entered into heaven, not 10 cease
from labor, but only to cOnsumuate the
works lie "began to do" in tAe days Of His
fesh--nay, to be more than ever active for
the souls of men.
And what enabled Grimsbaw to carry this
heavenly fire everywhere? There can be
bnt one answer: he possessed what Roman
Catholic painters have chosen as the symbol
of Augustine-he possessed "a flaming
heart" The fire was within him, burning
too yehemently to be quenched or covered
over; and, therefore, it caught on others.
It has ever been SO, that those who cherish
fervency of spirit impart it-that the inward
fame is fame communcated-tha souls ig-
aits saals If, therefore, we would carry
this heavenly fire wherever we 60, there
needs that we should be ourselves on fire
there needs only that. Oh, by faith, and
prayer, and cody living, let US call down
The kindling Spirit into our own hearts, and
we shall find that other hearts warm with
the warmth, and coming near the blaze are
kindling too.-Re!igjon, Herald.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06

How TO GET REPosE IN OLD AGE.-I
strongly recommend you to follow the ansl-
ogy Of the body in seeking the refreshmeut
OF the mind. Everybody knows that both
a man and a horse are very much relieved
and rested if, instead Of lying down and
falling asleep, Or endeavoriug to fall asleep,
he changes The muscles he puts in opera
ton; if, instead Of level ground he Cos mp
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, l say, call into action q different class
of faculties, apply your minds to other OBJ
jects Of wholesome food to yourselves as
well as Of good to others, and depend upon
it that is the true mode Of getting rePosa in
old age. Do not oyergork yourselves; 40
everything in moderation.
Lord Br0ugham.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06

tits known to many Of you that juvenile
paper has recently been commenced by the
Presbyterian Committee Of Publication, en-
titled The Cbildrens Friend" Feeling
thatit is an undertaking that ought to be
sustained, have taken it upon myself to
make this appeal to yoni in its behalf.
There are two motives which especially
urge to its hearty support. one IS, the in
fue2ce 1t is suited to exert upon the rising
generation. Those who are children or
youth to-day, viii be men and women before
we are aware, with characters formed for
good or evil, occupying the places Of their
seniors, and welding the destinic1 Of Che
Church aud of the State. A periodical Ike
this furnishes an important auxiliary to
family and Sabbath School instruction. The
children hail its coming with joy, and Peruse
its columns with eagerHcss. Id Is their pa
per. Is it too much to insist, that something
Of the kind should be found in every family
vbere there are any TO appreciate it2
The second motive alluded 20 Is that it Is
a SoutieyR paper, and the Grss Of the kind
undertaken by Us. five suffer it TO languish
shall we not become o derision to our enc
mics, who are watching fer cur hating p
And then, is it anything wrong; is it not
rather a lau5abls ambition, G5 least in g
good cause, to desire TO show that We can
accomplish something when we try? It is
true, we have most Of us, relatives or friends
in the army demanding our attention and
ie, them hare 10, for sOrely enough they need
it But this ought We to do, aad may not
add, this viii We DO by the help Of Cod, and
not leave the other uul0ue.
One great recommendation Of this little
paper is Us ctegpaess, only twenty-five cents
q copy, where twenty are sent to one address,
with len cents in addition for postage. IL
certainly very low. all things considered,
and those concerned in getting it up have
done wonders In what they have achieved
thus far with all the other weigdty burdens
on their hands. Blu: as the hardness Of the
times increases, what prospect have they Of
being carried through this crisis, if those
who should be their f.iIow-helpers, do not
come to their rescue, by furnishing them a
large subscription list7
This appeal Is made to you, ladies, be-
cause whatever concerns the children Of
your families, is of course Of special inter
ct to You. And besides, TO the ladies is
given in some quarters the credit Of being
the most energetic par. Of the community.
We would not claim any praise which does
n { belong TO Us, nor indeed, any which
does; but trus. that as q general thing,
we DO desire to use in q quiet, UuobTusiye
way the means which Providence has placed
il our hands for the good Of our country
and especially of the rising generation.
As TO he mode Of operation, let any one
wiling TO become responsible for twenty
copies, send Gu q FIVE dollar bill, win an
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06

INSTRUCTION OF SLAvEs-The Southern
Presbyterian says: I'VE are very much in
clined to the opinion, that the best of all
methods of instruction for the negroes is the
catechetical, 50 much so that in a great
measure it should displace all others."
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06

Nor FEARING a MULTTUDE.-Just be-
fore the battle Of Agincourt, news was
brought to King Henrya camp, that the
French were exceedingly numerous; that
they would bring into he field more than
six times the number Of the English troops;
to which the brave Captain Cam immedi-
ately replied, els it 500 Then there are
enough to be cut in pieces, enough to be
taken prisoners, and enough to run away"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06

As flowers never put on their best clothes
for Sunday. bot wear their spo!less raiment
and exhale their odOr every day, SO let your
life, free from stain, ever give forth the
fragrance Of the love of God.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06

DESTINATIONS commonly leave truth in
the middle, and parties at both ends.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06
The Christian Mothers Influence.


The name of Sir Henry Havelock, whom
Lord Hardinge characterized as "every inch
soldier and every inch Christian" must
be added to the long, illussrious list Of men
whose religious impressions are traceable
to the efforts Of their mothers when they
we're yet little boys. Othis mother, Brock
says: alt was her custom to assemble her
children for reading the Scriptures and
prayer in her own room. Henry was always
Of the party whenever he vas at home, and
in course Of time be was expected to take
the reading, which he generally did. 1t i'm
pressed him; and under these pleasant cir
cumstances, he knew, ike Timothy, the Holy
Scriptures from q child.'
To this circumstance, doubtless, we're
owing those "striyings Of the good Spirit of
God in his soul" which marked bis life at
school; and the fidelity to Christ through
the snares and persecutions Of bis protracted
military career, which enabled him, on the
bed Of death TO say: "Come and see bow a
! Christian can die. have so ruled my life
for more than forty years that when it came
might face death without fear. die happy
and Conteuted. Think God for my hope in
the Saviour! !"
Such examples assume special significance
now. Many Christian Jlthcrs have entered
the army-many have passed from it TO the
grave. This throws special weight Of o.
legation for the religious training Of the
Young On Christian mothers And Is is one
of the alleyiations Of the horrors Of war,
that it does not call Christian mothers from
this blessed homework for the souls Of their
offspring. Oh, let mothers TAKE heart from
the case Of Jane Hayelock; let them meet
the peculiar demand Of the times On their
faith and patience, and spiritual ind 'rataud
ing-and Heaven will raise up, under their
cody care, many e Henry Hayelock to bless
the country and the church.-Haald.
"Ou THE SWEET WoNDERs OF THAT
Gross" 1t IS often said, and nothing was
ever said more truly, that oil the divine at-
tributes harmonic in the plan Of redemp-
ton, and therefore in the death Of Christ.
It is not necessary to show this by formal
and Iabored catalogue Of these projections.
They are all there, as the hues are all in
the rainbow; but they are there as consti,u-
ting single luminous ray. All there is Of
God seems TO pour down on that spot Of
earth, and the channel by which it is CON
yeved is indicated by these words, "GOd is
love" There in that bleeding spectacle,
al hat We behold is in one sense humanity;
ia another it is godhead.-gamo~. oy DR..
ii. ". Alexander.
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AvARIcE.--"J oshua," says Ambrose,
"could stop the course Of the sun, but all
his power could not stop The course Of ava
rice. The sun stood still, but avari2e went
on. Joshua obtained o victory when the
sun stood still but when aYari,o was at
work Joshua was defeated"
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God hangs the greatest weights upon the
smallest wires.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06
FOX THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.

Mr.. Editor,-By inserting the following
ApPealin your columns, you Billmuch oblge
q correspondent. Il pray thee, say me not
nay" A CORRESPONDENT.
To the Ladies of the Confederate
States, Matrons and Daidens.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19
SEWING MACHINES.
THE CELEBRATED FRANKLIN C. KEY
STONE STATE
SEWING MACHINES ! I!
PRICE $40 AND UPWARDS.
EVERY MACHINE FULLY WARRANTED

TT is now decided by the best Machinists and
Il the public generally, that these Machines en-
brace the latest and most important improve.
ments even attached to Sewing Machines, name
ly: the neW Improved and neUer. failing looper
and reverse wheel. The Franklin and Keystone
State are the only Machines that have these inn
portant improvements which now gives them
the preference over all others. Every one shoe
examine and thoroughly test them, before MAX
ing their selection, as they are rapidly taking
the place of all others.
In these machines we do away with all the
complicated screws, wires, shuttles, crooked and
circular needles, of other machines, which rem
der them at once greatly superior to any hereto
fore offered the public, for the many different
kinds of family and manufacturing purposes
These Machines make the double-lock, fast
sttch--a stitch that will not rip ravel, though
every fourth one be cut. This stitch is stronger
and more elastic than that made by hand. IL is
decided by competent judges 20 be more than
twice as strong as the stitch made with shuttles
and bobbins.
The room under the arm renders them desir-
able for large work, and various kinds of quilt
ing purposes,
These Machines make the only stitch with
which you can embrOider.
On these Machines you can use any kind OF
spool silk, cotton or linen thread These Mach
ines are almost noiseless in operation.
BE sure to see them before purchasing, as they
arc giving a satisfaction heretofore unparalleled
They sew from two spools without rewinding.-
They will gather, hem, tuck, fell and quilt on
heavy or light fabrics.
A liberal discount to the Clergy, Agents and
charitable objects. Send for n circular and sam
/ pie of work.
We are also agents for Blake & Johnson's adj
! Unstable hemmer-the only one that makes thu
| hem on the right side of the work.
Agents wanted in every County, Town ant
| State in the Northwest.
Drafts with orders for Machines, may be for
warded by Express or Mail
Il. RICHARDS Il CO., Gen' Ag'ts
for the Northwest. p. o. Box 1882
n1171 1873 Lake Street, Chicago, III.
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7 Fl Z
&C ROW E r. & BAKER"
NoIsELEss FAMILY
S Il W " q h G. HIN Il !

HAs gained its widespread popularity, and
IL its innumerable sales throughout the world,
from the following facts, which over 80, 900 fam
lilies in the United States alone, who use them,
are ready to endorse:
1. 1t makes the only scam formed by Sew
ing Machine, in which each stitch is indepen-
IDENTIFY locked, and without dependence upon the
other stitches for strength.
2. 1t makes the only seam that will admit of
the thread being cut at every fourth stitch with
out injury to the seam in wear.
3. tits unnecessary to fasten the ends of seams
made by this machine. This is done by the ma
chine itself, without the use of the hand needle.
4. The Grover & Baker stitch is the only one
formed from two ordinary spools, and without
winding from the spool into a shuttle from three
to five times, for the under thread.
5. seam thus formed is more elastic than
any other made by sewing machine, and is
consequently very valuable in all goods that are
to be washed and stretched under the iron.
6. The machine is adapted to all varieties of
fabrics, serving each equally well, and requiring
no adjustment for any kind of sewing, other
than the adaptation of needles and thread
Z. II is more easily kept in order than any 9TH
or machine, and need not be taken apart to be
oiled.
s. The machine sews common spool cotton
silk and linen thread with equal facility.
8. The machine is so simple that an ntelli-
gent child of ten years can readily learn to ope-
rate and keep it in order.
10. By reason of its simplicity of construction
and ease of management, it is best adapted to
all the wants of the family.
EzS~ Send for circular with cuts of the diff
ferent machines. Address
GROVER BAKER s. NJ. Co., Detroit.
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VALUABLE IMPROVEMENTS.

NNTE would ask for them (bcforc purchasing
w elsewhere) the special attention of Vest
makers, Dress makers, and all those who want
light machines for manufacturing purposes.
SINGERS No. and 2 Standard Shuttle Ma
chimes, both of very general application and ca .
pacity, and popular in the family and manulac-
tory. Prices reduced, respectively from 1925
and $3.50 to $50 and 500.
SINGERS No. Standard Shuttle Machine for
Carriage makers and heavy leather work.
Price, complete, Sl25,
The Singer Machines make the interlocked
stitch which is the best stitch known, They are
of great speed, easily understood, simple in struc-
ture, of great durability adapted to the heaviest
and lightest goods, are finished in the most per-
feet manner, and may be used for several years
without requiring repair.
The Standard Machines for Tailoring. Boot
and Shoe making, Harness making, Carriage
trimming, etc., will do moro work, earn more
money, and are cheaper than those of any other
maker as a gift.
We have always on hand, Hemmng guages,
Silk Twist, Linen and Cotton thread on spools,
best machine oil in bottles, etc.
DETROIT AGENCY,
rs Griswold ST., opposite the Post Office.
Letters for the above agency should be ad-
dressed /. NJ SINGER & Co.
laS~ All persons requiring information about
Sewing Machines, their sizes, prices working
capacities, and the best methods of purchasing
can obtain it by sending TO any of our Branch
offices for a copy of l. NJ. Singer & Co.'S Gazette,
which is beautiful pictorial paper entirely de-
voted to the subject. 1t will be sent gratis
/. NJ. SINGER & Co.,
45S Broadway, N. Y.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-02-19
Probate Order.

STATE OF MICHIGAN, County of Ottawa, SIS:
At n session of the Probate Court for the Coun-
" Of Ottawa, holden at the Probate Office, in
the village of Grand Haven, on Monday, the
third day Of February, in the year one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty-two. Present,
Augustus w. Taylor, Judge of Probate. In
the matter Of tho estate Of John Trick, de-
ceased.
ON reading and fling the petition, duly ver-
~ flied, of Henry L. Young, administrator
of the estate Of said deceased, praying for rea-
sons therein set FORTH that license and authority
may be granted him to sell certain real estate
belonging TO the estate of said deceased, for the
purpose of paying legal claims against the es-
tate of said deceased, and the expense of admin
istering the same. Thereupon il is ordered, that
Monday, the seventh day of April next, at two
o'clock in the afternoon, be assigned for the hear
ing of said petition, and that the heirs mt law of
said deceased, and all other persons interested
in said estate, required to appear at session
os said Court, then to be holden Mt the Probate
Office, in the village of Grand Haven, and show
cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted. And it is
further ordered, that said petitioner give notice
10 the persons interested in said estate, of the
tendency of said petition, and the hearing there
or by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Grand Haven News, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Otta-
wa, four successive weeks previous TO said day
of hearing. AUGUSTUS w. TAYLOR,
wnl531 Judge of Probate.
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g A U TON.

The public, in their cagcrness to supply them
selves with sewing machines making the Gro
yer d Baker stitch, must not forget to purchase
them of the parties who alone are authorized to
sell them. All purchasers and users of fraudu-
lent machines of this class will be visited with
certain prosecution. Those who have already
been induced to buy these fraudulent machines
can purchase n license for their USE before pros
ecution, on proper application. All machines
sewing from two spools, and in which only one
needle penetrates the cloth, and having feed
which allows the material to be turned at will,
are infringements. GROVER a BAKER S.M.Co
4q5 Broadway. N Y
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Mrs. WINSL0W, an experienced nurse and fe-
male physician, presents to the attention of
mothers her Soothing Syrup, for children teeth
ing Which greatly facilitates the process of
teething, by softening the gums, reducing all in
hamations-will allay all pain and spasmodic ac-
ton, and is sure TO regulate the bowels. De-
pend upon il mothers, it will give rest TO your
selves, and relief and health to your infants
We have put up and sold this article for over 10
years, and can say in confidence and truth Of il,
what we have never been able TO say of any 9TH
or medieine--never has IL failed in a single in
stance, TO effect n cure when timely used. New
err did we know of an instance of dissatisfaction
by any one who used it. On the contrary all arc
delighted with its operations, and speak in terms
OF commentator of its magical effects and med
ical virtues. We speak in this matter tohot zoe
do kno'o, after ten years experience and pledge
our reputation for the fulfllment of what we
here declare. In almost every instance where
the infant is suffering from pain and exhaustion,
relief will be in 10 or 20 minutes after the syrup
is administered. This valuable preparation Is
| the prescription of one of the most experieneed
and skillfu nurses in New England, and has
been used with never failing success in thou
sands of cases. IL not only relieves the child
from pain, but invigorates the stomach and bow
els, correets acidity, and gives tone and energy
to the whole system. 1t will also instantly re-
lieve Gripping IN The Jot0eis and wind cholic, and
overcome conNulslOhs, Mnlcn, III not speedily
remedied, end in death. We believe il to be the
best and surest remedy in the world, in all cases
Of dysentery and diarrhoea in children, whether
II arises from tcething, or any other cause. We
would say to every mother who has child suff-
ering from any Of the foregoing complaints, do
not let your preldiees, nor The preiudices Of 9th
ers, stand between you and your suffering child
and the relief viii be sure--yes, absolutely sure
to follow the use Of this medicine, if timely
| NJ Eull
| None genuine unless the fac-simile Of CUR
IT'S q PERKINS, New-York, is ON the outside
wrapper. Prico 25 cents per bottle. Principal
Office, ID Cedar Street, N. Y. City.
For sale by GRIFFIN & Co., Grand Haven,
Mich. Mol 1y