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The General Assembly resolved that the Chair.
man of the PrGsbyterial Committees on Educa'
ton and Publication should be regarded as
corresponding member of the Assembly's Com
mttees on these subjects. We give below the
names of such members as have been appointed
by the Presbyteries.
EDUCATION.
East Hanorer Presbytery-E. 81. Rutherford,
Petersburg, Va.
MONTGOMERY J. D. Mitchell, Lynchburg, Va.
RappahanSocE-J John ". Pugh. Warreuton, Va.
TuScaloosa-D. d. Sanderson, Eutaw. Ala.
Florida-W j. Mccormick, Gainesville. Flor.
Macon-W II. Hail, Columbus, Ga.
Roanoke-J. FL. Davis, Charlotte c. a., Va.
Cherokee-Dr. n A. Pratt, Roswell, Ga.
COncOrd-G Wilson McPhail, Davidson Col
lege, N. C.
Charleston-W. E. Boggs, Columbia, S. C.
South CaroIRa-D. Mcneil Turner, Abbeville,
S. Carolina.
Bethel-William Banks, Lakewood, S. c.
South Aldbama-James Watson. Selma, Ala.
East Ala6ama-G X. Foster, Wetumpka, Ala.
TuscnmJiqwW. Fl. Mitchell, Florence, Ala.
Georgia-D L. Buttoph, Marietta, Ga.
KnoruiUe-- James Park, Knoxville, Tenn.
Memphis-D. II. Cummins, Covington Tenn.
NashuNe-J W. Neil, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
MsSiSsippi-T. II. Cleland, Fayette, Miss.
North Mississippi-E. NJ Richardson, Grena-
da, Miss.
Ne,o O,leans-R. Q. Mallard, New Orleans.
Red Rirer-J. F. Ford Shreveport, La.
Western Teras-J f. Martin, San Antonio Tex.
Arkansas-I. J. Long, Batesville, Arkansas.
Olachita-A. l.. Crawford, Arkadelpbia, Ark.
Indian-C. c. Copeland, Wheelock, c. Nation.
PUBLICATION.
E. HanOrer hesbytery-D. W. Shanks, Amelia
Vest Hanorer-E. Woods, Charlottesville, Va.
MontgOmely-L. II. Blanton Salem, Va.
Roanoke. B. Shearer, Black Walnut, Va.
Rdppdhdnn0ck - James L. Leftwich, Alexan
ria, Va.
Florida-W. J. Mccormick Gainesville, Flor
South Alabdmd-Dr. j. H. Rice, Mobile, Ala.
East Aldbama--J K Hazen, Prattsville, Ala.
TuscaloOSa-C. NJ. Hutton, Pleasant Ridge, Ala.
Concord-G. d. Parks, Charlotte, n. c.
Fayetterile-Neill Mcdonald, Fayetteville, c.
OrdRge-J H. Smith, Greensboro, N. c.
Cher0kee-Dr. n. A. Pratt, Roswell, Ga.
knorcille-T. II. McCallie Chattanooga, Tenn.
Memphis-Wm. A. Semple, Memphis, Tenn.
NashciNe--J. W-Neil, Murfreesbcro, Tenn. -
MiSsiSsippi-T. II Celand, Fayette, Miss.
North MisSissippi-E. NJ. Richardson, Grena-
da, Miss.
S. Corolina-A. A. Porter, Spartanburg, S. G.
Charleston-W. 81. Adams Charleston, S. c.
Bethel-James H. Sage, Lewisville, S. G.
Nec Orleans-R. G. More, New Orleans.
Red Rirer-J. F. Ford, Shreveport, La.
Western TeraS-G. c. Moore, Victoria, Texas.
Arkansas. w. Davies, Augusta, Ark.
Ouachita-E. McNair, Pine Bluff, Ark.
IndiGn-E. Hotchkin, Doaksyile, G. Nation.
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you so much trouble"
81 wish, sir, it was to let you in, "
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How Our Ancestors Lived.

The Improvement in social comfort and
refinement over past ages is strictly-shown
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Erasmus, who visited England in the
early part of the sixteenth century, gives
a curious description of an English inte-
rior of the better class. The furniture
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try, and the floor covered with rushes,
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Guido the others, it was universally ad-
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description of his supper will give us an
idea of what was then thought magnif-
cent. 1t consisted of four huge, brawny
pigs, piping hot, bitted and harnessed,
with ropes of sausages, to huge pud-
ding-bag, which served for chariot. "
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Committees of Education and Publication

The General Assembly resolved that the Chair
man of the PrGsbyterial Committees on Educa'
ton and Publication should be regarded as
corresponding member of the Assembly's Com
mittees on these subjects. We give below the
names of such members as have been appointed
by the Presbyteries.
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The New York herald., 1868-05-21
Sudden Dash, Courage and Tao
tics of Theodorus' Army.
Murdtrous Effect Of the British Rocket
Battery and Rifles.
Messages from the King and Re.
lease of the Captives.
Napier in Sight Of TheOdOraS' Camp and
Preparations for the Assault.

By the steamship Russia, from Queenstown Nay
10, we received the following kilograms, forwarded
from our special correspondent in Abyssina to Lon.
don reporting the battle OF the 10th OF April GOOD
Friday between the British troops and Theodorus'
army outside the fortress OF Magdaa and the release
bf the captives by the King before the stOrming Of
the stronghold. The dispatches were forwarded by
way of Suez and Malta but delayed in the transmits
sion, as already announced in our cable kilograms.
Our special agent in London, writing on the sth Of
May, refers to this telegraph apsus and delay In the
following words:-"The enclosed, containing three
kilograms, arrived in London to-day. They should
have arrived on Sunday April &c. with the other tel
egrams. 1t is great pity they delayed because
they contain an account Of the first battle on the
10th of April and the fact OF the release OF the captves
previous to the stormng Of Magdala, and 80 supply
missing links in the HERALDs history Of the war,
the absence Of which quite unaccountable to me.
Upon inquiry at the submarine telegraph office as to
the cause OF the delay 1t appears that the explanation
is found in the fact that while the submarine cable
between Alexandria and Malta was broken, all mes
sages had OF course to be sent by from Alex
andria to Malta and that the cable was repaired on
the very day that the Of the victory in Abyssina
reached SueZ.n
The New York herald., 1868-05-21
NEW JERSEY.
Jersey City.

Jersey City.
A CARNIvHRoUs BrPED, named vocht, was CON-
mtted for trial yesterday BY the Recorder for at
tempting to bite the nose Of Detective Nugent, who
THB FRRRYBoArs displayed their nags ct half
mast yesterday in consequence Of the death Of Mr.
w. W. Shppen's father. His demise will be lament
ed throughout great portion Of the State.
Bergen.
BANK CAvED IN at GreenviIle on Tuesday even.
ing where men were excavsting on the line Of the
Newark and New York railroad, but no one was seri-
ousy Injured.
TIE STATEN ISLAND FERRY to Bergen Point win be
opened tod today Boats win run every fifteen minutes
FIRE broke out at Hudson City yesterday morn.
ing, In the residence Of Mr.. Henry stin but was ex.
unguisned pefore any serious damage was sustained
Newark.
SPRING EXHIBITION or TIE NEW JERSEY STATE AoRr-
CULTURAL SOCIETY At wAvBRLY, n J.--About mile
and half beyond Newark on the line ofthe New Jersey
Railroad, h little hamlet called Wsverg, are 10.
Gated the fair grounds Of the New Jersey State Agr
cultural Society, which were thrown open yesterday
!Ss Of % laI sn
european countries and In twofoid In fts objecte-
First that OF anording farmers residing IN the vict
and neat It win give purchssers chance TO select
from an extensive markes without being compelled
70 60 TO New York. The entries OF horses cattle,
could be expected. The grounds cover an area Of
about seventy acres Of fine land and are surrounded
ny substantial closed fenceA In the centre
10 the track, Just half . mile In circumfer.
ence, which, notwithstanding the recent heavy
rain, is IN excellent condition. At the westerly side
frame building capable OF seating upwards of twelve
hundred spectators. Il also AFFORDS accommodation
ior refreshment saloon dressing rooms, closets
fenoe Of the track furnishes the Eureka Base Ball
Olub, OF Newark, with dne practice ground. The
TsstSsn n 80 ss s,cuy sccyoi,.SS =, ns, Al
towards establishing nrst class fair ground. II ID
contemplated 20 obtain possession Of large mornse
cAned Weeguchie Lake, adjoining the ground, and
convert u Into bkatin6 pond n the winter. drive
o. much picturcsqueneeo could also be laid out
aroynd it 6xtsnding fully three miles. The opening
49, nlsfev yl1l1efs vogs = af1snoancA ehead
The New York herald., 1868-05-21

IN tne matter OF restraining the abundant supplies
OF water recently vOuchssk,d, to-day and tomorrow
VIII oe more interesting ami will doubtless witness
Trenton.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. Yesterday the
case OF one Hemmis residing at Fortyseyenth street.
New York, and indicted Tor illicit dist,ation was
called; but as the defendant was not in court the
trial was not proceeded WITH The court announced
with regret tne death OF United states Marshal
Deacon, Of this district, at Freehold on Tuesday
morning and In respect TO the memory of the de-
next at ten O'Clock. The Mercer county courts wers
all adjourned yesterday with the exception OF the
Circuit. - ~
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wEsTcuEsTta mTslLREnct.

TRExoNr.-Yesterday afternoon an inquest was
held by Coroner Robinson on the body Of Frank
Drake, little boy aged two years and three months,
and who had been scaded 70 death from failing into
sion that the deceased had been accidentally killed
In aocsrdance with the above facts.
MoRnlsANrA.-William Dowd vas arrested yester-
day and brought before Justice Hauptman, charged
Win eveolng she Excine law BY selling without
& ~ oce1oa end iu0GnNna va6 unapenaed.
The New York herald., 1868-05-21

Napier Before agdala-Tbeodorus' Warriors
Prompt to Meet Hm-Dash ON the English
PositiOn-Tnctics OF the Abyssnians-Mur-
derous Effect Of British Cannon and Rifles
Native Generals Wounded.
The New York herald., 1868-05-21
The Lcxinstou (Ky.) Races.

CINCINNATI Ohio, May 20, 1858.
The Lexington races closed yesterday The nrss
race was three mile DASH free to horses OF all ages,
for purse OF $500. -Four horses started, and the
race was won BY John -. O!ayN chestnut colt vic-
hests consolidated purse for beaten horses free TO
ali ages. Three horses started, and the race was
.60 ar "A
The New York herald., 1868-05-21

The number Of persons stated to be detained,
in captivity just before Napiers arrival and whose
cases were specially recommended to the British Com
manderin-Chief, although themilitary force did not
proceed to Abyssinia specifically to effect their re-
lease, AREA. Bardel, q Frenchman, painter ana
teacher Of languages, formerly secretary to Consui
Camerons Rev. H. A. Stern, missionary; Rev. d.
Rosenthal, missionary; Mrs. Rosenthal kev. !' M
Flad, Mrs. Flad and three children; Rev. '" s'aeer'
missionary; Rev. F. Brandeis, missionary; NJ ochh'
ler natural history collector, and T. Essier' also
natural history collector.
The conduct of the liberated people was very
stranger for when they got safe wihln Napier's
lines they began to abuse each other to their hearts
content.
Seven Europeans having wives and children sent
one Thousand bullocks and one thousand i've hun
dred sheep as a means OF reconciling Theodorus,
The offer was refused
Theodorus three times attempted suicide
Magdala will be stormed tomorrow unless the
King surrenders in the meantime.
The New York herald., 1868-05-21


ABYssTSIA, March 20, 1868.
The following is the latest intelligence received
from the camp fTheodorus which Sir Robert Napier
was kind enough to permit the correspondent of the
HERALD to have special access to.
NOs has been received from Magdaa up 70 the 90
Of March and from the Kings camp up to the LIST
inst, at which dates the prisoners were all well
Later intelligence has reached us through Mr..
Munsinger, who had been out to open friendly com.
munication with wayshun Gobazye. On the 18th
this gentleman was with the army of that Prince,
which was encamped within sight OF the mountains
around Magdala- wayshun Gobazye himself was In
dinerent part Of the country but the commander
OF his army had received Mr.. Munsinger with marked
courtesy.
Theod0rus has succeeded In conveying his guns and
baggAge 10 q spot about Eve miles from Magdala.
He had excited the resentment Of the people Of Do
ianta by punderins that district wholesale. The
wodo Gala tribes had assembled In numbers In his
vicinity but had not vcntured on open sttgck. It
was believed 70 be his intention to send his guns
together with large quantity Of grain he had 90
tained BY the plunder Of Dahnta into Magdsia-
Some Of his European workmen, whom be has
hitherto treated ~ fisnds have lately fallen under
hA suspicion, and he no longer allows them 10 wofk
a. before. All the prisoners In hs camp are watched
and guarded moro strictly than ever. Ths ling
openly spsaks even before his soldien II the com
ING of ths Bagiish army, bus hs pians ~ has anv
rsnAiA impsneogabla \ 20 svsnknDWo Wtee0o