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REPLY TO 1.-THE SOUTHERN
CHURCHMAN."
CONTINUED.


Resuming the reply which was begun las
week, we beg attention to one other topic be
fore entering upon the main question. 1t i
introduced by the Southern ChurchmdR in it
reply to the opinion expressed in the Contra
Presbyterian, which was to the effect, that il
the present condition of the Episcopal Church
as represented by the journal Just mentioned, nj
one in its communion can consistently ash
Presbyterians or Others to leave their owl
churches, and unite with it. Our brethren
seem to think they place us in an awkward
predicament, by applying the "argumentun
ad hommena, " as follows;
The Rev. Dr. James H. Baird" lit should
have been, the Rev. DR.. Samuel j. Baird,
ian Old School Presbyterian, has written ;
hook warning all and every one against the
heresies of the New School; saving, if the
Old School join with the New, it will be tC
abandon the precious doctrines of grace =
What then shall be thought of the Old Schoo
Presbyterian Church in the South, Dr. BairC
bang the Judge, which has already Joined hand:
with the New School; and in so doing, has
abandoned the precious doctrines of grace |?
May we not with few words altered, quote
the language of the Central PesGVteria1
against itself, and affirm: With the state
ments aud admissions made in the book oil
Dr. Baird as to the condition of the Presbyte
rian Church, no minister or member in it, Car
any longer consistently ask, much less persuade
any minister or member of another church t
seek its communion.
A fair and sufficient answer to this may b.
embraced in these two remarks:
|. That the separation in the Presbyte
rian Church in 1888, was not upon doctrna
differences, so far as the South was concerned
except to a very small extent. 2. When the re
union between our Southern Presbyterian
Church and the United Synod, New School
took place in 1864, it was grounded upon 9
hearty doctrinal agreement There is, then
no doctrine of grace We have abandoned, anC
so the language of the Central Presbyterian
cannot be quoted against itself
Leaving this point thus disposed of, let Us
now take up the chief question between us.
Referring to the statement of the Southern
Chuchman, which was in substance, that
there is a remarkable current flowing from
the Episcopal Church of this country to the
Church of Rome. the Central Presbyterian
asked
lis there not a cause for this remarkable
fact? Was there not at the time of the Re-
formation in England decided leaven of Po-
perry left in the Episcopal Church there
which has been transferred and hid az the
measures of meal that formed the Episcopal
oburob IN This countrv2 Does nor this account
for their present fermentation in that country
and in this? Such is the prevalent opinion
of the best and wisest men outside of that
communion and of not few within it also.
Is it not time for our brethren who deplore
the present. and dread impending evils, to in
stitute a most solemn scrutiny, and to complete
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FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.

Sunday Railroad work.-There is in New
York city valuable association called the
sabbath Committee, y" composed of twenty
eminent citizens, of which Dr. Schaff is the
Corresponding Secretary. The Ne,o York
Christian Advocate says:
"They lately addressed circular to the of.
6cers of most of the roads in the country, in
companies respecting Sunday work, the mum.
Der Of trains run upon that day, the number
of men kept at work. whether the Sunday
work was profitable, and the views generally
of the persons addressed respecting the sub
ject in question. Answers were received from
IA companies of which 65 run no Sunday
trains. The SO roads that run Sunday trains
run an aggregate of 577 passenger trains, and
AZ freight and cattle trains. The whole mum.
Der of persons employed at Sunday work on
these trains is set down at IL LOG. OF course
the returns were very imperfect, and it may
be presumed that of those not answering a
much larger proportion were Sunday workers.
One railroad officer estimates the total number
of men employed on Sunday railroad work in
the United States at 10000. In our large
cities thousands of men are employed in rum
ming the horse cars, and are deprived of their
weekly rest and the privileges of worship, to
the serious injury of their efficiency, not to
speak Of the effect upon their moral character
and the welfare of their families.
The facts and statistics gathered by the
Committee show with painful clearness that
our railroad system is gigantic agency of
Sabbath dissertation; for, besides the thirty
thousand employees whose business compels
them to proiane the Sabbath, there are pro-
badly ten times that number afforded oppor-
tunites for doing so by gathering at the depots
and shops and stables for idle and immoral
pleasure, 20 say nothing of the hundreds OF
Of thousands who are tempted by the oppor-
tunites offered to violate the sanctity OF the
Sabbath by unnecessarily travelling upon that
day, or of the demoralizing tendency Of such
public spectacle of Sabbath breaking. As
our railroads are now managed, it is quite evil
dent that among the things which the whistle
of the locomotive puts to flight is the good old
Sabbath quiet of the days of our fathers.
There is good reason, from numerous facts,
to believe that Sunday railroad operations are
not profitable, as well as unrighteous. What
blessing to the country if the companies
have enough OF the fear Of God before their
eyes to rest according to the commandment.
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from prominence in the church, or public no,
toriety. bad become well known and honored
throughout both this country and Britain
Noble old servant of Christ; though age and
infrmities had come upon thee, we knew the
time for entering into thy rest was near al
hand, yet that fresh young Christian heart OF
thine rendered thee ever one of the strong
men upon whose arm the Church leaned, SC
far as she dare lean upon an arm of flesh
The deep sorrow and source of bereavement
that fills the household of two generations, OF
which thou vert the idol and the 10y, is shared
to the full by the church, and in a thousand
households with whom thy memory will be
precious. H.
Missouri Presbyterian.
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Street Presbyterian Church, Memphis, OF
which the Rev. j. o. Steadman, D. D., Is
pastor 1t is school and church hardly SIX
months old. This school desires to be one OF
the Strange Beggars; " For to their pow
er, yea and beyond their power, they were will
ing OF themselves, praying as ,oith much en-
treaty that aoe would receire the gift and take
upon as the fellowship of the ministertng to the
SAINTS " 9 Cor. viii: 3.
Therefore you will please apply this money
either to the support of some heather child
or to the cause of Foreign Missions generally.
The school was formed into two missionary
societies, Foreign and Domestic, and every
.Sabboth the scholars bring their cheerful con
tributions.
| often read to them at the close of the
school from the children department your in
teresting and valuable selections, which adds
much to the interest in the school.
CYRUS JOHNSON, Superintendent
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More about those Strange Sort of
Beggars

Communications like the one below do the
heart of an editor good, for they show that his
paper is bearing some fruit to the glory of God
and the good of his Church. The pastor of
this new church in Memphis, was our beloved
classmate at Princeton, n j.. and in every
token of his prosperity we sincerely rejoice
May rich blessing rest upon this Sabbath
School IF the children will persevere in the
habit of giving something every Sabbath day,
they may do great deal OF good, and will grow
up, it is hoped, with hearts and hands full of
benevolence.
These thirty dollars we shall send to DR.. j..
Leighton Wilson, our Secretary for Foreign
Missions. Who can tell how much they may
do 10 bringing some poor heather child to a
knowledge of the Saviour? In the meantime
what happy thing it would be if our church
es aud Sabbath Schools, all over the land,
were filled with these strange sortof Jeggars. "
They may beg us to their hearts content, and
we promise not to grow weary of their "much
entreaty," but will most willingly receive
the gifts, and take upon US the fellowship "
of all the ministering to be done in connection
with them.
The knowledge that superintendent some
times read articles to their Sabbath Schools
from Household Words " in the Central
Presbyterian, should encourage us to do the
very best we can in preparing and selecting the
choicest and most interesting matter in our
power, and with the prayer that the Holy
Spirit may bless it in leading many to Him
who says, "Come unto me" 81 am the
way, and the truth, and the life. y
MEMPHIS, Dec. 18th, 1868.
To the Editor Of the Central Presbyterian
Dear Brother,-In your paper Of Dec, 9th,
you have an article headed, Strange Sort of
Beggars," and this letter will contain $50
from the Sabbath School of the Alabama
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The Rev. James H Fitzgerald has ac

The Rev. James H. Fitzgerald has ac-
cepted call to the Presbyterian church at
Maysvie, buckingham Court House. Va,
for one half of his time. The other halt will
be given to Scottsville, to which place his la
bors have been devoted for some years 1t is
also arranged, we believe, that some attention
will be given to Howardsville, as circumstances
may allow.
Mr.. Fitzgerald was for many years the
pastor of the church at Buckingham Court
House, and the field now opened for his ser
vice there and in Abemarle, is wide in its ex-
tent, and in communities where his personal
and ministerial worth have been long known
and highly appreciated.
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OFFERS FOR 1859.

l. For erery fee 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
serenity. fire cents upon each.
Or, if preferred, for euery three such
paid subscriptions, the agent shall receive
a copy of the Central Presbyterian with,
out charge for one year.
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THE Young Folk News is the title of a
new Juvenile Weekly, which has just made
its appearance in Philadelphia. 1t is pub.
ished by Alfred Martien, name well known
among Presbyterians.
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BLACKwood's MAGAZINE for December is
No. 63S, and is fitting close for the issues of
the past year, which, taken altogether, have
been of more than average merit, furnishing a
large amount not only Of entertaining but of
substantial literature Contents:
Doubles and QUITS: Comedy of Errors,
Part ia very amusing story of mistaken
identity.
Historical Sketches of the Reign of George
LITTLE Sailor.-Another of those graphic
descriptions which bring past scenes and charac-
tiers before us as in picture. The present
paper gives a sketch of Lord Arson and his
memorable voyage.
KmgIake's History OF the Var IN the Crimea.
Dean Mlmdn
What as to come ofa?-An article on the
political situation Of England.
Published by the Leonard Scott Publishing
Company, 14O Fulton Street, N. Y.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

AID TO THOSE WHO PRAY IN PRIVATE. =
CLOSET PRAYERS for every morning, mid
day, and evening of the week; with prayers
for various occasions in private and domestic
life Compiled from sources old and new,
10y the Rev. D. f. Sprigg, rector OF Grace
church, Alexandria, Va. Published by E.
p. Dutton & Company, Successors OF Tick
nor & Fields Boston. 1869.
Within the compass of 2l5 pages, 1Smo.,
Mr. Sprigg has presented large amount OF
most excellent matter as an aid to private de-
votion. In the introduction he appropriately
QUOTES the remark of DR.. James w. Alexander
in one of his published letters, who says
" In private | have found forms of prayer very
valuable. They suggest whdt to pray for,
which we may forget"
The sentiments expressed by the judicious
brother who compiled this little manual, are
such as Presbyterians can heartily adopt
This volume" he remarks, " is offered SIM
ply as a help, not hindrance to free prayer
it is designed as an aid to, not substitute for
groanings which cannot be uttered. "
There is very little in the volume peculiar
to the Episcopal Church, or in which Chris
tans of every name may not proftably Join.
1t is our belief that the cause Of religion would
be much promoted, and many persons led to
the practice of prayer, if aids of this kind were
more circulated among them.
This volume may be obtained at the store
of Woodhouse & Parham, Richmond. Price
GO cents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-08-08

The Van Buren, Press says: The
river at this point is very loW-so low
that turtles can be seen carrying catfish
across the bars on their backs.
The Mountain Echo, of Fayetteville,
records that for twenty years the ther-
mometer has not exceeded $50 Fahren-
heit in that locality. In July, Of this
year, it reached 94o. Northern cities
can't beat that.
On Saturday last, at Little Rock, a
negro named James Warner murdered
Mrs. STANCE, the wife of Major STANCE,
former Union officer, under the most
diabolicAl circumstances. The Gazette
Of the 4th gives the particulars, and saye
that the negro has been arrested.
The Fort Smith Herald says: Mr..
Dennis NolsDd, an old resident OF this
place, but for some months past q resi-
dent of the Nation, vss found dead on
the commons, in the rear of Garrison
avenue, on Saturday evening last.
The Arkadelphia Standard of the
18th ult. says Mr.. James McLure, son OF
DR.. w. 2. Mcclure, living six miles from
that place, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the heart with a
rife.
On the night Of the riot at Little
Rock last week, a Federal soldier was
waylaid and shot by negro, because
the soldier hurrshed for Seymour and
Blair. He has since died. Reconstruc-
ton is bringing peace and safety with q
vengeance.
The Des Arc Citizen says: Within
the last four days we have had general
rains, which were OF vast advantage to
the corn crop. There is no doubt now
but this section will raise larger corn
crop than ever before.
The White county Record says; On
Saturday of week before last, Mr.. H sg-
gardy, living on Red river, about ten
miles from this place, was throwR from
a colt which he was breaking, and re-
ceived such Internal injuries that he died
the next day.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Noon Dispatches.

NEW YORK, August I'm the Court
of General Sessions yesterday, John
Read, the murderer of the late Officer
Smedick, OF the Twenty-first precinct,
was arraigned to plead to the indictment.
He pleaded not guilty, and was remand
ed for trial, which will probably take
place at the October term Of the Court Of
Oyer and Terminer.
The SchutZenfest in Brooklyn con-
eluded yesterday, the American eagle
being shot down, and the King of the
Shooters crowned with sill honors.
At meeting of the Republican Gen.
eral Committee yesterday, the following
resolution was received with such q storm
Of hisses that the mover at ence with
drew it
Resolved, That his ExcelIency Gov.
Fsnton be respectfully recommended to
appoint Horace Greeley to the office Of
City Register, made vacant by the sud-
den death of Gen. Charles Halpin, that
the salary of his unexpired term may be
paid to his widow.
The celebrated Appleton divorce case
came before the Supreme Court yester-
day. On a motion for q stay of the pro-
ceedings pending the appeal to the Court
of last resort from the general term for
decision setting aside the order granting
alimoHy to the defendant, the Court re-
served its decision.
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Burntng Of a rheater in Turin.

The Turin Gazette gives details of the
burning of the NOta Theater in that city.
The disaster occurred during the per-
fOrmRnce of CTiSpinO G la C0Rl0re. The
house was crowded and the piece had
arrived at about the middle of the Sec
Ond act, when the scream of a woman
was heard from behind the scenes, fol.
lowed by the noise of hurried footsteps
and cry of Keep your places, ii is
nothing" The clothes Of a female dan
Ger had caught fire, and in her terror
she had run about with her skirt in
blaze, and had thus set light to some
drapery at the wings she was, however,
firmly envelOped in a linen cloth, and
the flames of her dress were eXtinguished
before she had suffered any injury. The
alarm had, however, spread among the
spectators, and general rush was
made for the doors; for moment
there was great danger of loss of
lie from the pressure, but some young
men who were in the gallery above, and
could see what was going on near the
stage, called out the fire was over.
About half the spectators then returned
to their seats, while those who were
nearest the door left the building. The
disaster aad, indeed, for moment ap-
peared TO be at an end, as the canvas on
fire had been torn and trampled under
foot. But the flames had found in the
painted scenes and light woodwork an
aliment too favorable, and the flames
again appearing the panic once more be-
came general; screams were heard on
all sides, several women tainted, many
persons jumped from the windows on
the staircase, and every one made for the
street, leaving behind hats, shaWls, um-
brellas, etc. Fortunately, the the8ter
had been partly emptied at the first
alarm, and every one was able to get
away in safety.
The scene outside was most curious
the spectators might be seen, some head
bare and others with clothes torn from
their backs, hurrying to and fro in search
Of friends or relatives the actors and
actresses were in their costumes, while
some Of the ballet girls, VINO had been
surprised while dressing, were between
two toilets, half civil and half theatri-
cal. The flames in the meantime had
gained the pit and galleries, and, as the
interior OF the house was constructed OF
wood and canvas, aHy attempt to check
the progress Of the fire was useless all
that could be done was to prevent the
cOnfagration from extending to the sd-
Joining houses, and in a short time moth.
ing but the bisckepsd walls remained.
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J. A. DAVIS, formerly of the Horveli House,
Lynchburg Superintendent. JeI8 cod I'm
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ALABAMA.

The President Of the Loyal League
at Eiyton is in Jail for stealing bacon.
The Marion Commonwealth saws
there will not be half cotton crop made
in Perry county.
The DadevilIe East AJa6aHlion, July
3lst, reports the corn not SO much in.
jured as was anticipated.
--Judge Oliver, of Green county, re-
fuses to surrender the Probate Office, I'M
less forcibly compelled TO do so.
The Carr0llton West AId6dnljotn says
the rain is too late to save the corn, buI
lust in time to ruin the cotton.
Three negroes and two white men
broke jail at Jacksonville last week.
Two of the negroes and one white man
have been re-captuFed.
The Florence Iade5, which has been
neutral heretofore, has hoisted the
names Of Seymour and Blair, and in-
dOrses their nomination with strong
editorial,
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BAILEY SPRINGS. ALABAMA,

THE proprietors of this Watering Place take
i pleasure in informing their friends and
patrons that they have completed their ar
rangemenJs for the comfort and enjoyment oi
their guests, and that the Hotel Is now open
for thelr reception. The efficacy OF these
waters in cases OF Dropsy, ScroIula, Dyspepsia
diseases peculiar 70 Females, and all diseases ol
the SKIN and Kidneys, is too well established
TO neeI comment. A good Band will serve the
BAN IOOm and the table will be Supplied with
the best the counIly affords, while the nshing
in ShOal creek aud the hunting in the sur.
rounding woods present their usual attractions
TO visitors Route Via ID MeInphts and Charleston
rail- oad 10 Florence, thence Dy regular Stage
Line TO the Sprngs-niBe miles.
For descriptive panapnlet, circular, or for in.
formation respecting special diseases, address
ELLIS q CO., PropTietors,
or Il. A. MOODY, Md,
ie29 I'm Resident Physician
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MISSISSIPPI.

The Oktibbeha Ne1O Era of the 1st
says 1t has rained nine days in the last
ten.
J. r Nsron, the Representative from
Oktibbeha county, has abandoned the
Radicals.
Judge VIM. M. Hancock explains
his advocacy of the Constitution, and
returns to the Democracy.
The YazoO Banner of July 3lst
says: Crop prospects in this county are
thus far very fisttering. Although we
have had a good deal OF rain, the cotton
is thus far very little injured, and with
favorable weather We Will undoubtedly
have an excellent yield.
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THEO. HOERNER,
Graduated Chemist and Druggist,

Z 4 AND SO BEAL STREET, CORNER SEC
U4 ond, Memphis, Tsnn. Particular atten-
ton paid to the Pres -rIption and Analytical
departments, and besidts all the articles usu-
ally kept in well stocked Drug Store. Par
iicular attention is paid TO the Prescription
Department, aud also TO Chemical Analytical
examinations in sny line. My SODA WATER
is unsurpassed by any in the city, as the syrups
are onlv made from fresh fruits. iy22 3m
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HARVARD LAW SCHOOL.

,~,aNRRTDGE. MASS. TWO TERMS. begin
4 4 Ming SEPTKAiB BER %, 1865, and FkbkpA-
ny q 1863. The resident Professor sFe, 1AE-
.,PRII.t1s PARsoSs, LID, EMORY MASHBJhAl
LID. and NATHkNIkL HOLHEs, A NJ Cen
fIamen Of distinction IN the Profession Lecture
fr0n time 90 uDe on special topie-. Appncs.
IiOa mas be made Tor 1urtber MORN atlol 70
SithsT Of the Resident ProsesSors, lysi sS
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The statement that the Erie Rail.
road Company have leased the Northern
Jersey road is untrue.
The accounts Of the New Yorh
ScbeutEenfest are all adjusted. The
Committee of Arrangements find them.
selves 10000 IN debt,
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Only lAFaLLIBLE SPEcIFII
STOCKS AND BONDS.

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w INSTITUTION, corner Jefferson and
Front streets
Miss Central r. r. Ist and I'd Mortg. Bonds.
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Mem. and Chas. h. r. I'd Mortg. Bonds.
n. and L. r. X. K. LIST Mortg. Bonds.
Memphis and Ohio 10 per cent. Bonds.
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Memphis City Indorsed Bends.
Mobile end o. K. r. S per cent. Sterling BondB
Mobile and o. 4. Il. per cent, Interest Bonds
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Exchange for sale on principal cities
Of United States and Europe
SAVINGS BANK OF MEMPHIS

NO. 29I MAIN STREET.
W. r. CUNNINGHAM, W. o. MCCLURE,
President, Cashier.
DIREOTORs.-Sam Tate, W. B. Greenlaw, b.
3. Waddel, NJ. j, WicEs, W. Il. Cunningham.
Collections taken on all accessible points,
aud reHnittances promptly made. .-.-
My connection with the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad, as President, requiring
my entire attention, cOmpels me to resign the
Presidency of the above Institution. My in
terest as Stookholder and Director will remain
as heretofore. i ask a continuance of the colt
fdence and patronage OF my old friends and
the public, which heTetofOre has been SO gem
erOusly bestowed.
jyil i'm NJ. J. WICKS.