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eye OUGHT TO SUPPORT THE
WEAK"

Our brethren Of the ministry and members
of the church who feel that this great apostolic
injunction is the law of our Master, and for
ever the law of his kingdom, will be grati6ed
that We should remind them that by reSolu-
ton of our late General Assembly the first
Sabbath Of January has been designated for a
contribution in all our churches for the cause
of SUSTENTATION.
A reference to the able report of our Secre-
tary, DR.. j. l.. Wilson, will best refresh the
minds of all who feel disposed to give their
help in this good work.
There are few points which it may be veil
to suggest and keep in mind
This year is to be one of greater trial to
many of our churches than any preceding it.
This is especially true of those in the far South.
The well known failure of the cotton erop-its
quantity exceedingly diminished, its price ex-
ceedingly depressed, and an enormous Federal
tax laid upon it-theSe things tell the sad
story of ruined prospects upon a wide scale.
Besides thisis the increased difficulty connected
with negrO-labOr and the apprehenSions con
nected with the unsettled state of political at
fairs. Altogether the condition of our church
es In regard TO the means of selt-Support is
much more trying than ever before.
But let US not view it as hopeless 1t is BY
no means so. Our resources, compared with
what they once were arc almost nothing. But
then We gave only of our abundance. 1t is
strictly true that the mass of our people were
accustomed to give to purposes of religious
benevolenee only what was perfectly cOnven-
lent. How few exercised any selfdeajaI in
their beneiactiOns? In the providence Of God
We are now put into another school; we are
called to give in way and TO an extent that
We shall feel it. Are we willing to receive the
lesson? This is a great question now to be
decided. How it is to be decided may well
I'll US with anxiety; for it is almost the pivot
upon which our destiny turns. Plain facts
should not be overlooked How much did our
churches give to this great interest last year?
A little over SlS,0O0l That is only equal to
about one half cent week for each member!
This is result that should fll us all with
shame and humiliation before God, the church
and the world. Is it to be repeated? If so is
not TEKEL written upon US? Now can we
not do better, and shall we not?
That We can Is unquestiOnable Depressed
as our condition is, 1t is demonstrable that we
can bear this burden, that we can amply sus
tain and invigorate this great enterprise.
There never was a Church on earth so poor
that it could not possibly support itself, if it
was only determined to live and work for
Christ's cause with all its heart and soul and
mind. The Waldensian Church was not, nor
the MOrayian. To say that our own is, would
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death If Rev. Or. James Hamilton.

The London correspondent of the Philddet-
p1iia Presbyterian, writes:
lyon have been made already aware that
some months ago an alarming attack of illness
Frustrated that beloved and conspicuous minis
ter of Christ, DR.. James Hamilton, OF Regent
Souare church, London. On the early morn
ing of last Lords day, November oath, he ex-
changed the Sabbath Of earth to that OF heav-
en-. 1t was glorious transition. He not only
exnected il, but longed for it. Ere he depart
ed. he asked his son to read to him beautl-
full hymn, each stanza ending with the refrain,
ImmanueTs land, and his tongue and lips
took up the strain. The personal Christ was
emphatically the object of his trust and love
during life, and this, too, was the theme OF
his preaching; and while in the last struggle
Jesus, as his Lord and his God, was most pre-
cious. His last words we're, Into thine
hands commend my spirit, for thou hast re-
deemed me, o Lord God of truth
1.-The funeral services in the church were
conducted by Drs Lorimer, Chalmers, Amber
son and King. They commenced with the
singing of some verses of the l02d Psalm
(Rouse's version:)
My strength he weakened on the way, &c
After which DR.. Lorimer prayed. A second
HYMN was Sung-JudJ WlllCH LIT. IldlulloH h"u
read him shortly before his death-its theme;
'Immanuel's Land DR.. King then offered
prayer. DIR. w. Chalmers then delivered
brief address, and quoted passage from
funeral sermon, preached more than twenty
wears ago on the death of the lamented Josias
Wilson. which indicated, in beautiful language,
the necessity of dying, in order to the enjoy
ments of the glory within and beyond The
Rev. DIR. Anderson, of Morpeth, (now in Lon
don giving course of lectures to the Presby-
terrain theological Students offered the closing
prayer.
Seated before the pulpit were two London
Presbyteries, English and United Presbyte-
rian, also representatives OF other religious
bodies, and deputies from the Young Men
Christian Association, from the Evangelical
Alliance and from the British Society for the
propagation of the Gospel among the Jews,
of which last DIR. Hamilton was one OF the
chief founders. 1t was formed in his ,yestry'
and for years he gave most valuable help IN
advancing its glorious work.
Never have | seen such a scene OF weeping
not only did woman's tears fall fast, but stern
men bowed in deepest affection. 1t was indeed
a memorable day. -.
On Sabbath, December lst DIR. Candlislf
preached the funeral sermon at Regent
Square.
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be simply an ID BE psa'eacs We GER

be simply an III Ole prssence. we cer-
taiuly can do it.
And shall we The answer to this de-
peuds upon two rs.
First, if ever stor and session In our
Church will only olive to do one thing that
is to bring this 4 Ter before their congrega-
tons, this will Of itself almost ensure the re-
suit. We need have little concern as to the
amount each shall give Let each church, the
smallest, the obscurest resolve that aohoteUer
one Of the fifteen hundred IN oar connect'o"
fills to make a contribution, this shall not be the
one Letthecase be kindly, fully presented, and
then if the $50, 900 asked for by Dr. Wilson
for the purpose of sustaining our feeble and
missionary churches is not fully contributed, 1t
will be the most wonderful shortcoming on
record Here is the precise point where
the danger is to be most apprehended. Dr.
Burrows, of Richmond said sometime ago,
at Baptist Convention in Kentucky, that
th ere were more OmiSSionary than Anti Mis-
sionary Baptists. Alas their name Is legion
in every church, and these immense leglonS
are led by General OMISSION one more potent
Tor evil than any despot the world ever saw
But he can certainly be met, routed and ruined
by General Cooperation, provided only that
his soldiers shall all faithfully rally at his call,
aud each bear his part in the battle. Let there
be no deserters, or stragglers.
These remarks almost make 1t supertuous to
add that the second requisite for success is to
eudeavor to obtain some donation from every
member of the church, and from as many
others as possible.
In conclusion, let the churches In Virginia
remember that whatever may be our trials,
they are generally light compared with
those our ~ farther South have tC
bear, II gset the the f full import .n o. o
elders of Ephesas, when he taught by his OWL
habits of selfdenial, 81 ov that 50 labOrinS
re ought to support the s0eak, and to remembe1
the ,cords Of the Lord Jesus, hO'o he said, /
IS more blessed to gre than to receive.
The Lord prosper this contribution of on
people, aud help all to give with a willing
heart, and as the Lord hath prospered them.
Then will his name be glorifed and his Church
abundantly blessed.
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The Gospel Throughout the World.-Jonathan
Edwards began his ministry in New York city
hundred and forty five years ago, youth of
scarce eighteen with what an entire devotion
to his work and interest in the spread of the
Word throughout the world, is seen from what
he says of himself at that period. These are
his words: 81 had great longing for the
spread of Christs kingdom in the world, and
taken up in praying for it. If | heard the
least hint of anything that happened in any
part of the world, that appeared in some res
pect or other to have favorable aspect on the
interests of Christ's kingdom, my soul eagerly
catched at it, and it would much animate and
refresh me. used to be eager to read public
news.letters mainly for that end. to see if |
could not find some news favorable to the in
terest of religion in the world.
If he had lived in our day how eagerly would
he have catched at the things happening in
all parts of the world, which appear to have a
favorable aspect on the interests of Christ's
kingdom. 1t would have much animated and
refreshed him. ''-Ne'o York Evangelist
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Back Numbers of the Richmond Eclectic

Any subscribers who have lost a number du-
ring the past year and wish to have it supplied
eau send their address to box 452.
Several complete sets of Vol. H., viz: from
May to November, six numbers, are on hand,
and will be sent by mail, postage paid, on the
receipt of one dollar and twenty cents.
Sets of Vol Livery number except Jan
uary, making five in all-can be had for one
dollar, postage paid.
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Repistered Letters and MONEY Orders.

We request our subscribers to make remit
tances to us only in registered letters or in the
form of poSt-ofice money orders or bank
checks. Under the new law, registered letters
are perfectly safe; but We cannot take the risk
of money sent in other ways, as we have suf-
fered heavy losses by mail in the last few
months. Registration or money orders can be
at our expense.
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THE RIVERSIDE MAGAZINE for January, has

The RIVERSIDE MAGAZINE Tor January, has
the following attractive table of contents:
l. Winter Time. . Robert Browning S
Pied Piper of Hamelin. 3. A Good Begin
ming makes a Good Ending. T. On Squirrels.
5. Little Louis Sayings and Doings. Chaps.
I-IT. 6. Hunter and Tom. Chaps Iii.
The Pet Bear; or, Dance for a Supper-Page
Illustration. I. Golden Haired Grace. s.
Strasbourg Sights O. The Fairy's Rescue
10. A Christmas Tree for Cats. II. Where
does the Day Begin? y Talk among Toads.
10. "As Good as a Play" IA. Holiday
Whispers concerning Games and Toys. Is
Patch Work. l6. Mother Goose Melodies.
Baa, baa, black sheep"
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President McLean.-The Rev. J. Mclean

President McLean-The Rev. J. Mclean,
D. D., has resigned his office as President OF
Princeton College, to take effect at the com
mencement in June next. This resignation
has been accepted by the Trustees. In the
office either of Tutor, Professor, Vice Presi-
dent, or President, DIR. Mclean has been con
nected with that institution for fifty years, and
will be remembered by all who were ever stu
dents in it as most faithful and devoted of
icer. No one could more completely identify
himself with his work, and as he retires under
the pressure of gathering infrmities, he will
be revered as public benefactor in the great
work of education, and gentleman to whose
uutiring energy the venerable Nassau Hall is
much indebted for its present prosperity and
usefulness.
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Manners of the Pew

correspondent, S. L. c., gave our readers a
number of very interesting pieces on the sub
ject of Manners in the Pulpit. 1t will be
seen that another correspondent is doing an
excellent and much needed service upon the
equally important topic of Manners IN the Peao.
His articles will be continued.
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PRAYING that the good Lord may dispose you
to act promptly and literally, We submit our
selves yours, for Christ and his cause,
S. J. p. ANDERSON,
JOHN ID. S. DRYDEN,
EDWARD BREDELL.
st Louis, Dec 9, 1867.
NIB Contributions should be sent to +.
BredelI, ESQ, care of Missouri PresJytridn.
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Churches in Montgomery Presbytery are
requested to send their collections for Susten
tation to Rev. I. W. Hooper, Christiansburg
Va, acting chairman Of the Presbytery' Com
mittee of Missions
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-12-25

Rev. ]. H. Bryson has received and accepted
a call to the Presbyterian Church at Shelby
vile, Tenn,
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Rev. Maurice Waller has taken charge of the
Church in Hancock, Maryland Correspon-
dents will please note the change of his Post
office.
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In sending out a weekly messenger to our
friends, we close the few remarks here sug-
gested, with that magnificent anthem first
heard over the plains of Bethlehem, but one day
to become a blessed reality over all the earth.
1t is the only recorded song sung by angels up
on earth. In the book of the Revelation some
of their songs in heaoea are recorded. But
here we have the very words of their song up
on earth. Glory to God IN the highest, peace
on earth, and good t0iU to men,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05

sOA Wiz ~ ~ past ~ years. ana II tnetctssfe
the pereon whom all afflicted s6uu.d consult No one
aver ard Of patrrto hie not being cured since he
hss been in THE city. reputation has vouchers In
m the city papers, his patients and the cs ica pro-
ee~iop both here and abroad a. being the most skill
lea speciaste here, and thorough master OF all
nal diseases II all Others fall don't despair. give
him call. lie only common occurrence with him
20 cure such cases He rooms are separate ladies
ana gentlemen. and the mosf comp ete in the city.
YorSe NES. Take Particular Notice.-Doctoe Big
Glow deyotee much ri his time TO the treatment d
thoe caused y asecret habit, which uis both
BODY and mind. unntti < the unfortunate individual
or either business or society TIE cad effect Of these
eariy habite or the ripper year, weak
en the debiltats the constitution destroy the phys
cal and mental powers. diminieh and enfeeblc the
natural feelings. IN exhaust the vital energies Of
manhood the pleasures " life are msrred the object
or marrag frustrated and existence iself rendered
{ term of unceasing misery andrsgret Such persons
especially tho-e contemplating marriage. should l0se
90 time in making immediate application. ~ DR.. B.,
81 his new treatment IL enabled to insure speedy
and perm. anent cure.
Consultation free and confidential. once. No: ~
Nonih Clark street, cor OF Monroe, half BOOK nom
the POI Ofics. Post - BOx i5A, Chicago, ILL., =
once hours nom . A. II. to p. N.
eesd for his "'iuids to Health" published noess-
,. free Of charge.
ENB-Ladics,. ssnd for descriptive eircule g
ooas1o Dsmedlo, ~ ut psessutfse Of eooese00
SW1. oaattO ~ aA1soo1Aoao enogoes
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piTTSpuRC.
MONONGAHELA
Iron forks.
LEWIS. OLIVER 1 PHILLIPS,

HtNVFhCfURRNe on
Carriage and Tire Bolts.
.Tnimbie Akeims and lSSpr Sex es.
Wagon and Sicin Bolts.
l,Onch and Lag Screws.
so mare n.l Hexax0m Nuts.
CMsa and Wro'a arOn Washers,
Machine WMd Pillow esOles.
WrOmghs Iron lalmges.
Tuyere Irons.
Bridge lsOlas .Ma Castings.
n. &c. splice NBnrs apaA belts. Ac.
A full assortment of standard sizes kept 10
stock. WAREH0CSE-w atsra and Market Sts.
fiftsbnYgh. octl7.dlv
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DAILY DEMOCRAT.
:. =
lsENERAl. NEWS.


Agassiz says the Florida reefs were 7o.>
900 years in building.
Whisky stills are now located in boats in
Ne~ York harbor.
The State Of Connecticut refuses to tax
the ''drummers
There is happy family Of seven in New
Brunswick. all mad.
One hundred and eighty ght acres on
the Hudson sold for 25s, 200.
Shcrman's force averages one man to Ia
600 square miles OF territory.
The apprehensions of war in Europe are
declining.
! General Pillow says his corn crop will
amount TO POO, 900 bushels thie year.
/ A New York car driver is under arrest
! fer running his vehicle over . newsboy and
crushing him 10 death.
/ Brighsm Young promises to abolish po>
lyghamy when the Union 10 reconstructed.
He is ssfe for the next two years.
Fred. Douglass complains bitterly Of the
Wilson's and Keliys who try to pooh>pooh
the question Of q negro Vice President.
Five hundred sheep were killed BY dogs,
during the past year, in five counties IN the
5 ate Of ", rmont.
The board Of health OF ST. Paul. Mimi,
pay farmers for every load II manure they
hsul out OF the city.
Gen Kimball has found il necessary to
issue h circular TO the effect thai the Grand
Army OF the Republic is not . lottery con-
Germ.
All well regulated Indian Commissioners
expect to make their $4,000 p'ofit in four
years II mskes Lo poor Indian indeed.
SPIRIT ISLANDS romantic landmark in the
Mississippi near ST. Anthony, lost half OF
its territory by the late strong current OF
recent freshets.
TBs we'll known oarsman. Foster Doyle,
died at Boston, on Friday, from quick con-
sumption, contracted at the ChaSlestow0
race, June II.
The Cincinnati Grape Growers Associs.
ton, having their reports oil in, announce
thet the grape crop this y.ar will exceed
that Of any previous season since 1859.
| FsANcis CnArrEasoN, Of New Haven, Ct.
put his hard out Of car window, near
West Bro,kficld, Fridsy night, to knock the
ashes from his cigar, when it wss struck by
. post and his arm broken.
Rev. Theodore l.. Cuyler has been Gems
SIRED for alowing himself TO be photos
g,aphed while offering prayer. A dignitary
Of the English Church, Rev. Samuel Wil>
berforce, has also been taken in the attitude
Of Roman Catholic Bishop impassing q
blessing. Both Of these reverend gentle>
men have hardly less trouble about theil
pictures than N. Alexander Dumas.
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HARTW ELL & SMITH
INSURANCE AGENCY;
LATE
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Mutual Benefit Life ms Comply,
Assets. 100000.
Continental Fire lns. Company,
Assets. 81. 500, 900.
Necurify Fire lns. Company.
s-.ess. r.s-5 coo.
Insurance uc. OF :orth America
assets. s.sac.o.
LGriliard Fire Insurance 70,
Assoc. -. 100000
North American Fire los. ten'y.
Assets. e.Sc.cOe.
Commerce Fire Insurance 70.
A..et.. $500. 900.
Travellers lns. Co., Of lineage.
aasare Ag'ss General Accioenss.
Including Traveller. ri.k sun stroke bites o. does
lightning. .afoea,ion by drowning, choking. &c.
Onlre M. a. ssrnsly street.
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DIR. BtgelOW,

is the only Physician. A. . Specialist,
now 10 Chicago that C n be entirely
reiied Upon. Go TO Hin. and not sui
Ier that horrible disease to remain In
your rystem. disfguring your face
and body, besides destroying youf
nsppiness and future prospects OF life.
de has made PRIVATE DISEASES
and NERVOUS DEBILITY his study
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BANKERS,
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CsspGLp nC NCW

Buv aud cell at market rates:
SIX PER CENT. BONDS OF ISL f. TEN-FOhTIES:
FINE-TWENrY BONDS. ALL ISSUES;
SEVEN-THIRTl NOTES, ALI. SERIES;
COMPOUND INT EREST MITES, 4
GOLDANU SILVER COIN.
Registered intcrcry collected and Coupons cached
without charge.
80 Notes all series taken in exchange for the new
Consolidsten $40 Bonds. on terms advantageous to
hui ere of 300.
Merchants and Importers supplied with Coin for
customs duties ut lowest market rates.
Orders for purchase aud sale ( all miscellaneous
securities prompt executed. Mail and telegraph
orders will receive personal attention. Depoets
received and interest allowed on balances. Collec-
tons made on all Joints, WITH quick returne.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT. wAsufxaroS, D. C.,
April Is. iss,.-Offce OF Internal Revenue -
Having received satisfactory evidence that the
proceeds of the enterprise conducted BY the
Washington Library Company will be dev oted
TO charitable uses. permission is hereby granted
TO said Company 10 conduct SUCH enterprise ex.
empi from all charge. whether from spec. al tax
or other duty. +. A. ROLLINS,
Commissioner.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05

A LONDON Matchmaker named Watkins
Erst seduced his sweetheart, and then beat
her nearly to death with piece Of lead. end
stabbed her in fifteen places. ! he poor girl
survived the Outrage, and fed the country,
so she conld not be forced to appear against
him. The London papers publish pathetic
letter, written by her to the brute after his
arrest III am waiting anxiously in the
hope Of hearing that you are free, and am
looking for the time when We shall be uni.
ted and happy once again. Cor without yon
cannot be happy All the past 10 forgot"
For the girls sake il is gratifying to know
that she will never have an opporiu>
ni'y .ain Of trusting herself to the IN roy
of the man who 90 cruelty injured her.
Watkins was sentenced TO twenty years
penal servitude.
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local AGENTS WANTED throughout the United
" Slater.

Local AGENTS WANTED thfougnout ue Soaeu
Statee.
aseocaticn hove supointed as Receivers. Mesess
cEnRGE a (NOKg CO., VIII o. well Known ~.
,eyr;,y and busiuees experience wtli be sumciens
ruarnntee tina. the money entrusted 70 them VIII O
promptly applied to the purpose stated ,a.-
To the Onicer~ and Members Of the Wesnington ~
brsry Co.. n. 8. REID. Secretary.
Gentlemen On receipt Of your favor Of the losa
inst motif, ing NJ Of our appointment a. Receivers
for your Company. We took the iber.y TO s7om.
cow of your Charter with plan Of your ensefpf'ee
tn The highest legal authority the STATE ana having
received his favorable opinion In regard to ISLE ay
= eympa,hixng with the benevolent ob,ecs Of youi
Association. Wig the education and msintenancs .
,h orpban children OF snlders and sailors q ~
Riverede Institute ws have concluded to accept tb'
rust. and to uae our best efforts to promote q
worthy an object.
Respectfully, ycurs. &C.,
GEO. A. COOKE& co.
Address an letter. ard orders to
GRO A. COOKE q CO.. BANkEHss
IS South Third Strset. fhiiadeipnAs ~
Receivers for the washington Lahrasv Co..
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