davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
slaves, she still chung to the locality; and when

slaves, she still chung to the locality; and when
her sister, with whom she resided left her
home, providence opened the way for her
taking lodging in the residence of the Semina-
ry steward. There she continued to receive
testimonials of friendship and esteem from old
and new friends, was ever welcome visitor
among the families of the College and Semi
nary, sympathizer in the joys and sorrows Of
all. Her natural powers suffered but little
abatement. Neither sight nor hearing had
become so impaired as to interrupt the plea
sure of social intercourse, and she retained
with remarkably few evidences of senility, to
the entrance on her s3rd year, her mental vi
vacity and remarkable conversational and epis-
tolary talent.
Her Christian character was exemplifed in
life of active usefulness in the Masters ser.
vice, and benevolence to His cause. She en-
joyed that preaching which was best calculated
to exalt Christ and humble man. With no
pretension to rapture or highly toned feeling
in religious experience, and with very dif6dent
views of her faith, she manifested an abiding
trust in her Saviour, and an humble and CRATE.
full recognition Of the wonderful providence Of
His grace to herself, was theme on which she
could not be too emphatic.
1t is greatly regretted that her unexpected
and sudden decease prevented such converse
ton, in view of her approaching end, as would
have furnished some details interesting to her
many friends. But we do not need dying say
ings to comfort our hearts in the departure OF
one "whose works praise her." This Semi
nary will remain a monument to her honor, as
well as that of her venerated husband.
Owing to the storm and state of the roads,
no one of the families most nearly related to
her was able to be with her in her last mo-
ments But she had every attention that the
kind family with whom she resided could give,
the sympathy and affectionate Offices of her
neighbors, and the dligeht, faithful and ten
der services of those who from childhood had
learned to love and revere her as a mother
Conscious how inadequately have per.
formed this undertaking, | trust your cores.
pondents W. s. w., c. G. R., and NJ. D. H.,
will supply my deficiencies from memories
we'll stored with facts, and by pens well trained
to record them. Yours truly,
B. NJ. SMITH.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
Mission in Greece-It is not often com

Mission in Greece.-It is not often COM
munication is received so full of interest as the
letter of Mrs. Kalopothakes to the Rev. Geo.
W. Leyburn. Those who read the sketch from
G. w. L., in the Central Presbyterian of last
week, will be prepared to admire the wonder
full way in which precious seed sown in sadness,
is in due time gathered in a blessed harvest
Brothers Leyburn and Houston cast their bread
upon the waters of Greece-troubled waters
they were-and are now finding it latter many
days. 1t is more than thirty years since they
went to that country, and about twenty-five
since they returned home. Judged by the
rules of human policy the mission was fail
ure, and probably was spoken of by some as so
much money of the Church thrown away. To
the eve of faith it was very different No eff
fort made for Christ in true prayer and faith
has ever been failure If it were possible for
us always to trace the subtle and endless infu-
ences at work under the hand of Divine provi-
dence, this could always be proved And it is
an admirable illustration, one that ought to be
marked as an encouragement in doing good in
the very face of adverse circumstances, to see
how the fruits of that enterprise, broken up
as it was and apparently destroyed, are now
springing into one of the most beautiful, gold
en- harvests gathered among modern missions.
| No, the mission to Greece thirty years age
was not failure. IF the faithful labors Of
our dear brethren had resulted in nothing more
than the conversion Of two such men as
Messrs. Kalopothakes and Razelos, they would
not have been in vain.
Though seed lie buried long in dust,
81 1t sha' mt deceive our hope;
| The precious grain can ne'er be lost,
For grace insures the crop"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
TEXTS FOR THE TIMES.

Fret not thyself because of evil doors, neither
be thou envious against the workers of I'M
guilty.
For they shall soon be cut down like the
grass, and wither as the green herb.
Trust in the Lord and do good, so shalt thou
dwell in the land and verify thou shalt be fed.
Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he
shall give thee the desires of thy heart.
Commit thy way unto the Lord: lin the
margin, "roll thy way upon the Lord
trust also in Him, and he shall bring it to pass
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness
as light, and thy judgment as the MONDAY.
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently fol
him fret not thyself because of him who pros
pereth in his way, because of the men who
bringeth wicked devices to pass.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.

CHRIsTIANsBURG, March II, 1861.
Dear Brother Brown,-Your notice in the
/" Central has called forth great many let
ters of coincidence from my numerous friends,
and has caused them unnecessary pain on my
account. The fracture was not "serious,"
though painful; and in my case exceedingly
troublesome, as it left me only one thumb to-
do the work Of two hands-what l call "ye-
ductio ad aJswdum." I trod on fencelai1
and slipped down, catching against rock with
the finger next to the little finger, which threw
it back and broke the bone about half way be-
tween the knuckle and the wrist Please state
these facts, and thank my friends for their un-
deserved sympathies. It was worth the frac-
ture to be assured Of SO much kindness, and
God only laid me aside by it one Sunday, as l
preached the next with my hand in sling.
Written with "mine own hand"
Yours most truly, T. W. HOOPER
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

so blocked up with people that we could
scarcely get along, and when we came to
the place where we were to take our
mules, and I had shaken hands andreceived
the parting blessings of men and women,
among whom were most of the priests
and public men of the place-a salute
was fred in our honor! l came away
with feeling of affection and interest in
them, which I hope will make me pray,
and rejoice to labor for that people---and
We have now set apart Thursday of every
week--the day you mentioned, to unite
with you for Gods Spirit to be poured
out on that place. Wewill also pray for
you and you for us. Since we returned,
we have found about twelve or fourteen
Name boys, who are learning trades, &C.,
here; so we have asked them to come to
our family worship every evening at 7
o'clock, and besides on the Sabbath they
attend our services; so we hope to be do
ing something for them here. We are all
encouraged about Greece. Mr.. Constan-
tine has public preaching for the Greeks,
without molestation. Then we have
prayer meetings, Bible classes, Sunday
schools, Mrs. Constantine one, and ]
another, and with the circulation of the
Star, and the translating and printing
Of books and tracts, which we are trying
to get help to do,---there seems to be
agencies enough in operation. With
much love to you and all your family
circle. Yours, very affectionately,
NJ. II. KAL0PoTHAKEs.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
The Southern Presbyterian Review.

Vol. xvii. No. 3. Nov. 1866. Contents
I. Remains Origins of Christianity by tn,
Rev, George Howe, d. d.
II. The Science of Pastoral Theology; by tn,
Rev. John H. Rice, Mobile, Ala.
III. Modern Infdeity by Rev. Donald Fra
ser, Monticello, Fla.
". Pastoral Relations and Duties; by Rev
John Douglas, Mecklenburg county, N. G.
v Female Education; by Rev. Joseph NJ
Atkinson, Raleigh, N. c.
VI Critical Notices.
The publishers announce that it has beer
delayed to the present time by circumstance
wholly beyond their control They also stat
that Vol. xvii, No. 4, will be issued as sool
as possible.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
I'd Form of Government. We mus


end !tically dissent from the views presented
by or excellent brother A. H., in regard to the
Ruling Elder. IF he is not a Presbyter pres.
buteros) in the proper Scriptural sense and
designation, he is in forlorn condition. II
would follow that he appears and takes his
seat in the Presbyterial bodies of his church,
from the Session to the General Assembly, and
is called Presbyter not by scriptural warrant,
but by courtesy only.
But it is not our purpose to discuss this
question. The revised book will appear in a
few days, and all can read and consider its
merits for themselves 1t would be strange il
there were not discussion concerning so impor-
tant matters. 1t is understood that DR.. E. 7.
Baird is preparing for the Southern Reuieo an
exposition of such points as are believed most
to need remark. We suggest that it would be
judicious, and probably save time if brethren
would wait till they are possessed of what may
be regarded as the views of the Committee.
As there is no necessity of acting finally in the
Presbyteries, before next fall, this would not
prevent as full discussion in the newspapers,
as may be necessary.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

East Hanover Presbytery.-As the meet
ing of this judicatory is near at hand, it is i'm
portant that the attention of church sessions
should be very distinctly called to the following
resolution adopted at the meeting of the Pres
bytery last fall:
" Resolred, That the session of each church
under the care of this Presbytery be ordered
to report to each Fall and Spring meeting o.
Presbytery, statement in writing of their &C
count with their pastor; such statement tt
mention the amount of salary promised, the
amount paid, the amount due, and when pay
able"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

Rev. Dr. s. j. Bard, Agent of Virginia
Bible Society, has been unanimously elected
President of Oghthorpe University.
DR.. Baird is well known as an excellent
scholar, theologian of much research. a
Christian gentleman of high standing and Of
great energy. May his new field in the South
-one thoroughly congenial to his feelings and
opinions FOR him life of great useful
ness and success
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
Monthly Paper Of the Virginia Bible
Society.

The following are the officers and managers
of the Bible Society of Virginia: Officers
Rev. George Woodbridge, ID. D., President;
Rev. Moses D. Hoge. D. D., First Vice-Pres-
ident; Rev. Charles II. Read, d. D., Second
Vice President; Rev. Nelson Head, d. D.,
Third Vice. President; Rev. Charles Mime
gerode, d. D., Fourth Vice President II. B.
Bentley, Corresponding Secretary George L.
Bidgood, Treasurer; George d. Fisher, Re-
cording Secretary. Other Managers-Rev. T.
V. Moore, D. D., Rev. d. S. Doggett, d. D.,
Rev. J. Sledd, D. D., Mr.. Michael Gretter,
Mr.. VIM. f. Taylor, Mr.. N. c. Read, Mr.
Phillip Howard, Mr.. Samuel NJ. Price, Mr.
Asa Snyder, Mr.. Samuel Putney, Colonel
Thomas HI. Ellis, Mr.. David N. Walker, DIR.
w. w. Parker, Mr.. Frederick Gray. Mr.
George W. Williams. Depository-At Wood
house & Parhams Book Store. Auxiliary to
the Society are some thirty-seven or thirty
eight County Societies and Bible Committees
scattered throughout the State. In their De-
positories and that of the State Society in this
city. there are nearly ten thousand dollars worth
of Bibles and Testaments for the supply of the
destitute
Among the recent contributions reported by
the General Agent were the following sums re-
ceived from liberal friends of the cause in Bal
timore: Mr.. John L. Weeks, 500; Dir. Hiram
Woods, Jr., 500; Mr.. W. w. Spence, 500;
Mr.. Andrew Reid, 800; Mrs. George Brown,
500; Mrs Charles j. Baker, s25; Mrs. f. i.
Ring, $40; Mrs. Jesse Tyson, Sl5-$550 in
all. Doctor Baird anticipated further contri-
buttons from friends in that city, but his ex-
pectations were interrupted by severe attack
of sickness, and other circumstances. which
constrained his termination of his applications
there.
At the last monthly meeting of the Board
of Managers the following1 persons were APP
pointed County Agents of the Society: Rev.
Hugh A. Brown for Charlotte county, Rev. L.
w. Hooper for Montgomery county, and Rev.
]. D. Thomas for the Eastern Shore
The annual meeting of the Society will be
held on Tuesday, the I'd Of April next, in the
First Presbyterian Church, 1.-THE Rev. DIR.
Moores) Committees were appointed at the
last meeting of the Board to make the neces-
sary arrangements. In this connection the
auxiliaries of the Society are most earnestly re-
quested to send up at once their annual reports,
so that the information therein contained may
be embodied in the annual report.
We ask attention to the following note from
the American Bible Society:
CAUTION.
FREQUENT complaints have lately reached US
that apartments in the Bible House are rented
to persons who send out vile circulars by mail,
and publish similar advertisements in newspa-
pers which are calculated to deceive the peo-
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Abingdon Presbytery.-A Suggestion.

As our Presbytery is not organized, and will
not be until May, and We have therefore no
Committee on Sustentation and Church cree
ton, and cannot have before Presbytery meets,
will it not be we'll for our ministers, in addi-
ton to taking up collections for Sustentation
and Church erection, in their own churches,
to see to 1t, that collections are taken up for
this object in the racant churches around
them, in time to report to Presbytery?
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

"Cramer. "--The article on Lexington
Presbytery, under this signature, published
two weeks ago, was badly injured by mistake
in emitting towards the last considerable part
of what belonged to it, and printing part Of
what belonged to the second article. 1t is
judged best to print the whole correctly this
week, and the other numbers will appear in
succession.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
CENTRAL PRESBYT ERIAN. -

lilies which patronize such journals may, by
and by, be called to witness the fruits of the
insidious assaults upon Christianity, the covert
inuendoes, and latent infdelity in which they
too often abound.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

~ MovED.-The Office of the Central
Pres6Nerian has been removed to the corner of
franklin and Governor streets, No. %. 1t is
opposite the o6ce of the Richmond Wing, and
over the Auction room of E. B. Cook.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
Theodore Tilton. -Tilton is the Editor

Theodore Tilton.-Tilton is the Editor Of
the Ne,o York Independent, and so far as a So
called religious newspaper, supported by an
immense patronage, can be considered rep
resentative of its theology, he may stand for
one The North. Western Presbyterian gives
the following truthful view of his religious
opinions. 1t is of importance to note what is
passing as among the signs of present and COM
ing events. "The day of the Lord shall not
come except there be falling away first"
The Fond du Lac Commonwealth, under the
caption Religious Progress" says:
"Theodore Tilton in his speech last night,
either contrived, or it came in naturally and
spontaneously, to say that he was not believer
in Total Depravity, though he admitted that
the existence of Andrew johnson somewhat
racked his faith. This from the editor of the
most widely circulated orthodox religious paper
in the world, is worth making note Of
On this the Wisconsin, Puritan remarks:
"The exact expression of Mr. Tilton on the
occasion referred to was, that he had never
believed in the doctrine of total depravity. 1t
does not appear then that he had reached his
position on that subject by any progress. To
reject that doctrine requires no progress, and
is no sign of profundity. There was not a
scorner of religion in the whole assembly to
which Mr.. Tilton was speaking, who was not
gratifed at the expression and ready to accept
it as a sign Of progress, not toward the posi-
ton of the apostle Paul certainly, but toward
the position of Thomas Paine. "
The orthodoxy of the Independent has long
been as questionable as that of its editor seems
to have become to Wisconsin contemporaries.
A paper that numbers among its regular con-
tributors Deists Universalists and Infdels, could
hardly be expected to have an orthodox editor.
The Independent may properly be classed with
the atlantic Monthly, and other rationalistic,
sensational journals of the times. Those fam
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20

"The Arlington Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Virginia. We merely call the
attention of Presbyterians to the Address "
in regard to Life Insurance, intending to say
more at another time
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-03-20
Lexington Presbytery.

For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-12
RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, November ll.-Gen. Scho'
field to- day, ordered court martial TO
be held on the 18th of the present month
to try the case of Col Rose, conductor
of the late elections here.
A dispatch has been received here,
giving an account of the mobbing of
Maj. Butts, former Bureau AGENT in King
William county, by negroes there. An
attempt by the civil authorities to arrest
the ringleaders of the mob met with re-
sistance, and the military had been dis
patched for.
The leading colored citizens of this
place intend publishing card tomorrow,
disavowing the incendiary sentiments
uttered by Lindsay, the colored delegate
to the Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-12
wnAr WAS DONE ON TuEsDAY.

The returns Of the several elections on
Tuesday do not come in as rapidly as
could be wished, but II is believed that the
following statement Of what was ac'
complished will not be materially modi'
fed by later returns;
In New York the Democrats have
carried their State ticket by q majority
that promises, and may exceed, forty
thousand. The Republicans, il is feared,
have secured a majority of three in the
State Senate, but in the Assembly the
Democrats, according to the latest re-
turns, havea majority Of seven.
Massachusetts, has done nobly She
has reduced the Radical majority OF over
sixty thousand last year to about twenty
thousand, and has elected thirteen dele
gates to the State Senate, whereas before
that body was unanimously Republican,
and sixty-four Democrats to the lower
branch of the Legislature, whereas there
were but nine ip that body last year
In New Jersey the Democrats have
elected majority of the candidates for
the lower branch of the Legislature as
well as of the seven State Senators just
chosen, and by our estimates, based
upon the returns at hand, have carried
the State on the popular vote by ma
jority of over, 10000 1t is possible
however, shat the official returns may
reduce these figures somewhat
Maryland, Of course, has been swept
by the Democrats by a splendid major
ity that is not likely to vary much from
thirty thousand. Now that its citizens
are permitted to vote without the threats
of attendant soldiery or the ballots Of
soldiers from other States, the true
sentiment of the people finds expression
at the polls.
Our advices from the Western States,
Michigan, Minnesota and Kansas, are
exceedingly meagre,. but the few dis
patches received show that the negro
and woman suffrage has been defeated
in each of these States, and it is quite
probable that the Democrats have
elected their State tickets in the two
former. The very absence of returns,
of which mention has been made, is
partial evidence that the Democrats
have done much better than the Repub-
licans like to admit.
We have but little from Illinois and
Missouri, in which States only county
elections were held. In the latter the
Democrats have elected their candidate
for Congressman in the Third Congress.
sional District vice NOEL, deceased, and
reports from other portions Of the State
indicate Democratic gains.-NeiO York
World
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-12
HAVANA.

HAVANA, November IL. Another
cargo of Coolies has landed on the
Southern coast of Porto Rico.
Dates from the City Of Mexico to the
9th ginst., state that Admiral Tege.hoii
has delivered his credentials to President
Juarez, and the remains Of Macmillan
were 10 be delivered to him on the 9th.
The newly elected Mexican Congress
will contain a majority favorable to
Juarez. The States of Leon and Durango
gave large mOjorities for Juarez for the
Presidency.
General Escobedo has arrived at the
capital for the purpose Of obtaining some
relief for the citizens of Matamoros, who
are suffering from the effects Of the recent
inundation.
Gen. Bankshod arrived at the capital
and was officially received by President
Juarez.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-12

eight million pounds, which, II is repre-
seuted, the Government wants for peace
uses.
The Pahie says the assembling of
the general European Conference is un-
certain, as the views Of the great powers
on the subject are unknown.
PARIS, November l0.-On Sunday
Emperor Napoleon went to Lyons, where
he met with cordial reception from the
Pope. An address Of welcome and con.
graduation was delivered by the Mayor,
which was responded to by the Emperor.
In his speech he referred to the material
value which the entente eordtdte OF Ea'
ropean powers possess to the peace and
civilization Of the world.
General Failly, commander OF the
French expedition TO Rome, reports that
the French in the fight at Monte Rotondo
lost forty killed and wounded. The Papal
troops lost only twelve men. The casu-
allies Of the Garibaldians were six hun
bred killed and as many wounded, while
twenty-five hundred were taken prisoners.
General Failly says the credit of the
great slaughter of rebels is due to the
Chassepot rifles The rebels were only
half armed.
FLORENCE, November liking Vic
tor Emanuel has extended aid to the
families of the Garibaldians who were
killed or wounded in the recent engage
ments. There is general discomfort
throughout Italy, and state of siege is
threatened in every large town.
FRASKFoRT, November lI.-Bonds 76t