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IF you want to get the best Reaper,
Mower, Grain Drill, or any other Farm Imple-
ment that is made ami at the lowest price, always
20 to HARTLEY & METZGER'S old established
agency As their BUSINESS is a permanent One
they will always keep extras which may be need
ed for any farm implement they sell Iapr3f
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of HHmor IKE Magic.
Price, so cents box; by mail, go cents. Ad-
dress WEEKS POTTER, No. 10 Washington
Street, Boston, Mass. For sale by all Druggists
sep20, '67yI
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CTR JOHN FRANKLIN or CHAM
- BERSBURG COOKING STOVE.-This cele.
brated stove is now offered to the public by HART
LEY Il METZGER, agents for Bedford county,
who will always have on hand full supply, for
wood or coal. apr3f
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TILLIES, SHAFTS, Poles, SpOkes,
and Hubs, are sold by HARTLEY Il METZ
GER at manufacturer prices. apr3H
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CHARLESTON, KANAWHA.

Repeated notices of the Presbyterian church
in this place, written by persons connected
with the Northern Old School Assembly, have
appeared from time to time in their papers
during the last three or four years. With an
intimate knowledge of the affairs of that
church, (for quarter of century and till the
time of his death, the pastoral charge of a
lamented brother, James NJ. Brown, D. D., J
and with sincere interest in its welfare, we
have forborne to make any reply to these
writer's, or to publish anything from the pen
of others. 1t does not seem right, however,
to allow these long continued misstatementS,
since they might mislead some persons, from
the very fact that they meet with no contra
diction. On this account we now admit the
communication of &c. P, who though not
residing in or near the town of Charleston, Ka.,
is well informed concerning the condition of
our church in that place.
That church is composed of many precious
people it includes much choice material and
he's been and ought to be in time to come, a
great power and blessing throughout that
whole region. We do certainly and deeply
desire its peace and unity; its division, if pos
sible to prevent consistently with fidelity to
paramount obligations, we should greatly de-
plore. In accordance with this view we have
honestly acted not only in our course here,
but in personal efforts there also, as many
well know and can testify.
1t is not our purpose now to enter into
any special examination of the question,
as to the present ecclesiastical connec-
tons of the Charleston church There is,
however, single point which we submit for
the consideration of such writer's as may choose
hereafter to make themselves busy in this
matter 1t is this: No particular church can,
under Presbyterian government, hold con-
nection with any General Assembly except
through its regular connection with Presby-
terry. No intelligent person in the least ac-
quainted with the subject, or who will be at
the pains to examine it, can dispute this: we
shall, therefore, take no trouble to argue it
IT, then, as I'D. w. F." says, the Charleston
church has not identified itself 1oith the Pres
5ytery of West Virginia" THE only one now
connected with the Northern Assembly in
whose bounds it isl it is impossible it can
have any connection whatever with the North
ern Assembly. And if not connected with the
Presbytery of West Virginia, where does it
stand? We are not aware that any steps have
been taken by which It's long and happy con-
nection with the Presbytery Of Greenbrier has
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What Devoted Women Can Do-Tbev have

What Devoted Women Can Do.-They have
an Orphan Asylum at GAINESVILLE, Tenn, es-
tablished with special view to the care of chill
dren of Confederate soldiers. The Annual Re.
port of the ladies who have charge of the in
stitution, together with an address by the
Hon. j. f. House, at the third anniversary
meeting, has recently been published. The
pamphlet is thus noticed by the Free Chris
tian Commonwealth.
Whether we can or cannot enter into the
spirit of all Mr.. Houses expositions of Scrip
ture and his views of the war, we do thorough.
" enter into the spirit of all his eloquent adj.
miration for the zeal, enterprise and energy of
the noble ladies who have, IN the face OF every
imaginable Encouragement, undertaken and
carried through so grand work.
1.-The figures in which they render up their
account to the public are more eloquent than
even Mr.. Houses splendid rhetoric, or Mr..
Henrys joyous and exultant report comment.
ing upon them Here band of devoted wo
men in poor, prosecuted Tennessee have, with
in three years. purchased for $25, 600, and paid
for in full, beautiful and fertile farm of one
hundred and fifty acres, with comfortable
buildings, as an Orphans Home; have taken
care of seventy odd children, paid all expenses
and have over $4,000 in the treasury! We
can only say God bless the women! With
plenty such as these in Tennessee. 1.-THE gates
of hell" with Brownlow as their Executive,
shall not prevail to the brutalizing of her civ.
iliZatiOn !"
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From the North Carolina Presbyterian.
Revival at Ashpole.
SHOE HEEL, Sent.

SHOE HEEL, Sept. 70, 1858.
Bro. Sherwood, As any special manifesto
ton of God's Spirit is always encouraging to
the hearts of his people, will give you a brief
account Of most precious season of grace en-
loved by Ashpole. church.
menced on Thursday the l0rh inst, and con-
tinued eleven days, resulting in the reviving
of Gods people and the hopeful conversion Of
many precious souls to Jesus Christ.
During the first days of the meeting marked
interest was apparent in the congregation,
which continued to deepen and widen until it
pervaded the whole community, absorbing
every other consideration. The strong man of
hoary age, and the youth of tender years,
were led together by the Spirit of God, as
humble penitents, to the foot of Saviour s
Cross One hundred and twenty two souls,
upon profession of their faith in Christ were
added to the church, and others who made a
profession will connect themselves with other
branches of the Christian Church. OF this
number ninety four were whites, twenty of
which were heads of families, and twenty eight
were freedmen.
1t was most delightful sight to the people
OF God present, and to the angels of heaven,
to behold l22 converts sitting for the first time
around the table of a once cruclfed, but now
glorifed Redeemer, and rejoicing together in
the new-b born love of precious Saviour.
was assisted during the whole services by
the Rev. NJ. Mcqueen; four days by the Rev.
James H. Cousar, of Harmony Presbytery;
and by one sermon by the Rev. William G.
Power, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The hearts of Gods people throughout the
whole community are much encouraged, their
faith strengthened and their love increased.
This exhibition Of Gods great goodness and
mercy to us will long be remembered and long
cherished by all who were present.
A. MCQUEEN.
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The Brunswick Church, va,-During the

recent session of the PreSbytery OF East Han
over at Union, one of the meeting houses Of
the Brunswick church, there seemed to be
awakened an unusual and delightful religious
interest which resulted in the refreshment of
Christians and some hopeful conversions
After the first day there were two sermons
daily. and in addition to these there were
several sermons at night. The interest in
hearing the gospel was shown by the members
in attendance on all the days of the Presbytery
and especially on the Sabbath, though the
weather was all the while unfavorable. Breth-
rem Irwin, Waddel, Dudley, Watt, Thomas,
Campbell, and Price, took part in the services,
the last two remaining to carry on the meet
ing during part of the week following. The
people continued to attend and the interest re-
NAMED till Thursday night when the meetings
finally closed. The season was one which will
be long remembered. May the Head of the
Church soon send the people of Brunswick a
pastor, and greatly enlarge Zion among them.
Their earnest and self-sacrifcing efforts to
have this meeting of the Presbytery held there,
have been richly blessed, and they are thus
encouraged to more abundant labors and larger
aynactationS
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TERRAIN.

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ENTRAL PR%ESB YTE R

son, formerly of Mississippi, is here. The
Rev. Mr.. Baird, of South Carolina, arrived on
the Goth. The Rev. Mr.. Harvey is in the
Amazon region. Their services are needed,
and they could do good, but need help There
is not single settlement of Americans so far
as | know. where the gospel is stately
preached. Their future welfare and influence
on the native population depend on something
being done for them. We have many times
the work already for which our force is ade-
quate.
IF you can entertain the idea of coming to
Brazil, will mention Porto Allegro in the ex-
treme South, as most inviting field. 1t has
good climate, and is comparatively cheap
place to live in. Bahia and Pernambuco, in
the North, are next to this the largest cities.
Next to this city, [ would select one of them
for my field, if the choice were non to be made.
"Give warmest greetings to good Dr. Will
son, whom we have ever held in most cherished
remembrance. | have often intended writing
to him, but L have so little leisure that what
can be postponed goes by the board. | trust
he may infuse his missionary spirit into all
YOUR churches in the South. sometimes fear
the Christian Church has almost forgotten her
charter Remember me also, if you should see
him, to Dr. Plumer, my Ganlaliel, whose
teachings and counsel still aid and comfort me
in many a vicissitude.
eff you should come to Rio at any time, in
quire at H. M. Lane & Co. s, No Is Rua
Direita straight ST., and you can find me. =
1t should be made a sine qua non of every mis-
sionary to any of these countries that he have
good oJe Tell DR.. Wilson not to send any
one without.
Direct Boz 254, Rio de Janeiro, via New
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West Hanover Presbytery.

The Presbytery of West Hanover met &C
cording to adjournment at Buckingham G. II.
September 29th, at p NJ.
There were present during the sessions /
ministers and 7 ruling elders.
A report from the session of College church
in answer to the citation of Presbytery, was
received and approved as satisfactory.
The committee to prepare a circular address
to the ministers and sessions Of the Presbytery,
on the duty of attendance at its sessions, made
their report which was accepted and approved.
Mr.. j. K. Hitner, licentiate, was dis
missed to the care Of Knoxville Presbytery.
Rev. j. S. Armistead, D. d., Rev. B. NJ.
Smith, d. d., and Rev. w. S. Thompson,
were excused for absence from this meeting,
and Rev. B. NJ Wales for absence from the
two last stated meetings.
Mr.. Alfred Jones' from the Forks of Wheel
ing church, Washington county, Pa, was
taken under care of Presbytery as a candidate
for the gospel ministry.
Leave was granted to Rev. j. H. Fitzgerald
to supply Scottsville church another year, and
to Rev. j. NJ. p. Atkinson, d. D., to supply
Appomattox church for a year.
The committee to examine and report upon
the balances due from the churches to the
Commissioners Fund made report which
was received, amended, and adopted. This
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action surrenders to Byrd church Sl2 OF its
debt. to Cumberland SIC, to Farmville $l5, tc
Madison $50. to Maysville $l9 70, to Orange
SIG, to Hebron S12, to Providenc Sl2, tC
South Plains Sl4 leaves due April. 1868, In
elusive of the quota payable at that date, from
Amherst. $40; from Byrd, $l2 from College
S25; from Cumberland, SIG; from Farmvie.
$50: from Hebron, $l2; from Madison SIG
from Maysville. $40; from New Store, SIG
from Orange. $40; from Providence. S22
from Scottsville, So; from South Plains and
Bethel, S27; from Trinity, $l3; from Wal.
ker's church, Sc ; reduces the future quotas OF
Ryrd Hebron, and Providence to So each, Of
College TO $40, OF Cumberland to $50, of Mad
ison to "a; raises that of Rock6sh to 81 as
sesses Appomattox Court House with Union
at 81. Centre church at 81, Appomattoz
church at SO.
The Treasurer was directed to communicate
with all the Delinquent churches. explaining
the action of Presbytery and urging them at
once to discharge their debts:
After full conference with the session Of
Mavsville church. a committee was appointed
TO prepare report expressive of the views OF
the Presbytery with regard to the case of that
church. which report was made, accepted, and
adopted, and the Stated Clerk directed to send
copy to the session of the church.
Rev. r. S. Witherow was granted leave to
preach in parts of Nelson county in which
there may be no organized Presbyterian church,
and it is urged upon all members OF the Pres
byterian Church to whom he shall minister to
contribute to his support as they may be able.
DIR. Dabney presented the report of the Com
mittee on Catechetical Instruction, which re.
port was adopted and ordered to be published
in full in the Central Presbyterian and Chris
tian Observer.
DR.. Dabney was requested to write letter to
Or Armistead, expressive of the sympathy OF
the Presbytery with him in his affiiction.
VIM. DINwIDDIE, Stated Clerk.
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Revolution in Spain.-Within the short

Revolution in Spain.-Within the short
space of ten days complete revolution has
been effected. Queen Isabella has abdicated
and fed into France, and provisional govern
ment has been instituted Thus far matters
seem to have proceeded in remarkable quiet
and good order, and the people seem to be
singularly unanimous in sending adrift this
coarse, profigate sovereign, too long endured
and the last of the Bourbons. Will good
government, more liberty, and purer religion
now come to this people from the change p
And what of Cuba? Let us await events
which are under the eye and hand of Infinite
wisdom and almighty power.
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OFFERS FOR 1869.

1. For every fUe names of new sub
scribers deemed responsible, the agent
shall be entitled to a copy of the Central
Presbyterian for one year.
2. Any person sending the names of
new subscribers, together with payment
for one gear, may retain for compensation
seventy,fve cents upon each.
Or, if preferred, for every three such
paid subscriptions, the agent shall receive
a copy of the Central Presbyterian with
out charge for one year.
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Meeting of Synod. Attention is called to
the request OF the pastor of the Presbyterian
church in Harrisonburg, which may be seen
in the Ecclesiastical notices" of this paper.
Delegates expecting to attend the approaching
meeting Of the Synod of Virginia will, there
by, greatly promote the convenience of those
in HarriSOnburg, who wish to promote their
comfort. In place where it is necessary to
make all possible arrangements beforehand,
there Is peculiar advantage in having the pas
tors request complied with.
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A Card.

We take pleasure in calling attention to the
following card from the Rev. Thomas Ward
White, better known to the children as 'Phil-
ip Barrett
To the Readers of the Southern Boys Dc Girls
Monthly:
The boys and girls who read the story Of
" Martin, the Miner-boy of Mansfield" by
Philip Barrett, can GET it nicely bound in a
little book, by sending 25 cents by mail to
Rev. THOMAS WARD WHITE,
Post Office Box l46, Helena, Ark.
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Rev. David T. Stuart. letter from She

Rev. David T. Stuart. IA letter from Shell
byville, KY, gives the melancholy information
of the death of this beloved brother, on the
10Th ult., after sickness of only a few days.
He was one of the purest and best of men,
warmly loved by those who most thoroughly
knew him. AS one of them we mingle our grief
with those who are so sorey smitten by this
sudden calamity. But our columns being
nearly filled at the time of receiving intelli-
gence of this event, full notice must be re-
served till next week. The Free Christian
Commonwealth has the following appropriate
announcement
''Doath OF RevtD. T. stuart.-Wc were pain
fully surprised at the announcement In the
public prints on Monday morning last, Septem-
Der 2Sth, of the death of Rev. D. L. Stuart
of Shelbyville, Ky. As yet We are not advised
of his death beyond rumOr that he had sui
fered for some time past with disease of the
heart.
The loss of such man-eminent for his
quiet Christian spirit, his wisdom, his zeal in
the Masters service-at such a time as this,
may well cast gloom over the Church in
Kentucky. No man among us was more uni
versally respected and beloved. The immense
procession, which we learn, followed him to
the grave, but represented the feeling of the
entire State.
The whole Church will sympathize deeply
with his bereaved widow and children who
have been called to suffer this most sad
bereavement, just after the sad parting with
the noble son, who few days since went forth
as a missionary to China.
May the glorious Saviour whose special office
it is to comfort those that mourn and bind up
the broken hearted, be their stay in this dark
hour of sorrow.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

The NORTH BRITISH REVIEW for Septem,
Der, has been received through the Leonard
Scott Publishing Company. Contents:
l. Bartolomeo de Las Casas. ? The Greek
Gnomic Poets. 3. On the Education of the
Imbecile. 4. Zwingli, the Reformer. 5. France
in Europe and in Africa. 6. The Four An
cient Books of Wales. 7. Nathaniel Haw-
thorne. S. Positivism.
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been legitimately severed. But that point we
do not care to discuss, or wish to disturb. 1t
is not, however, right to allow these continued
assumptions of letter writer's in Northern
newspapers to pass current, and thus be taken
as conceded because they are not contradicted.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-10-07
Presbytsry of Ebsnezer, KY, at its recon

Presbytery of Ebenezer, KY, at its recent
meeting adopted the following paper:
"a Committee on the report of the Dele
gates of the Synod OF Kentucky to the Nash.
vile Assembly, was appointed, which reported
as follows:
The Committee recognize our separation
from the Northern General Assembly as COM
plete and final By its own acts, which we
regard as contrary to the word Of God and
the Constitution of the Church. our severance
from that body has been effected Therefore,
Resolued, LIST, That while expressing our
love and sympathy for our brethren in the
South,-our admiration for their steadfast ad-
herence to God S truth, and our willingness to
cooperate with them in every good word and
work, yet, for reasons which we need not de.
tail, we deem our organic union with the Gen.
eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1868-10-07
LabOrs Resumed.-Three of our pastors

LaOOrS heSum6u. lnree OF our paSloIo
in Richmond, after an absence during most of
the hot weather, have been welcomed back to
their homes.
Rec. DR.. Moore, after missionary tour, In
company with the Rev. ]. Fl. Leps, through
various parts of West Virginia, and as far as
Charleston, Kanawha, returned week before
last with health much improved, and with the
great question of duty, as to a removal to
Nashville, resting on his mind.
Rec. Dr. Read, who has been actively en-
gagged for two years in labors to secure suit
able place where his flock may once more be
comfortably folded, comes back to find the
spacious Lecture-room of his church far on
towards its completion. A few weeks more,
and they may all expect happy gathering
under their own roof.
Rec. DR.. Hoge also has returned. 1t is
known to many that he was afflicted, early in
July, with a most serious sickness, such as to
awaken painful apprehensions concerning the
result. 1t will now crafty them to learn that
the improvement in his health has been such
as leads to very confident expectation of an
entire recovery, after little time. He was
able last Sabbath morning to preach once more
to those who have deeply sympathised with
him in his affection, and who were rejoiced
again to receive from pastor IS lips message
of instruction and comfort.
There are doubtless other brethren who
have safely returned to their people refreshed
by rest and by change May :" times of re-
freshyug from the presence Of the Lord, leone
to then congregations, and to those also whose
faithful pastors either had no need of absence,
or to whom there was no opportunity to go
into a desert place and rest while. y
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From our MissiOnaries.-A letter from
Rev. NJ. H. Houston to friends in Virginia,
has been received. 1t was written from Aspin-
wall, at which point the brethren sailing with
him had arrived in safety. Five other mis-
sionaries were on board, together with a very
large number of passengers. More particular
accounts are expected from San Francisco.
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1.-THE Evangelist The article by sd, !"
is right to the point on that subject. Some Of
our Presbyteries are moving with euergyin the
enterprise, and whenever wise measures are
vigorously prosecuted, good results will be seen.
1t is expected, we learn, that the Rev. Thos.
d. Bell, of Rockingham county, will accept
the appointment to this good work, recently
made by the Presbytery of Lexington. Mr..
Bells long experience as a pastor, his patient
perseverance in labor, and his acquaintance
with the wants of that field make this appoint
ment an exceedingly suitable one.
A suggestion just here may be appropriate I;
which is, that one of the ways to get vacant
churches, or important new points supplied, is
to let their wants be made known. For this
end, brief, judicious communications from
evangelists to religious newspapers, would be
among the most effectual means. The inter
est of other churches would be stimulated,
help would be secured, and the attention OF
brethren seeking field of labor would be d.
rected to such points. We should be grati6ed
to make the Central Presbyterian a medium OF
such communications, and thus useful agent in
practical efforts to build up the waste places
of Zion.
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BLAcKwooD's MAGAZINE for September,
New York: The Leonard Scott Publishing
Co., 40 Fulton Street. Contents:
Historical Sketches of the Reign of George
1.-THE sixth of the series; Review of the
memoir of Baron Bunsen; Madame Aurelia,
Part l.; Cornelius O'Dowd; Letters from a
Staff officer with the Abyssinian Expedition,
Part "; and the continuation Of the public
life of the Right Hon. Benjamin D Israeli.