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How to Saw Valuable Timber.

All tough timber, when the logs are being
sawed into lumber of any kind, whether
scantling, boards, or planks, will spring badly
when log is sawed in the usual manner, by
commencing on one side and working toward
the other. In order to avoid this, it is only
necessary to saw off slab or plank, alter
nately, from each side, finishing in the mid
die of the log. We will suppose, for example,
that log of tough timber is to be sawed
into scantling of a uniform size. Let the
saving be done by working from one side of
the log toward the other, and the end of
the scantling will all be of the desired size,
while at the middle some of them will meas
ure one inch broader than at the ends. After
the log has been spotted, saw off slab from
one side; then move the log over and cut
similar slab from the opposite side. Let cal
culations be made by measuring before the
second slab is cut off, so that there will be
just so many cuts, no more and no less,
allowing for the kerf of every cut. If the
log is to be cut into three-inch scantling,
for example, saw three-inch plank from
each side, until there is piece six and a
quarter inches thick left at the middle The
kerf of the saw will remove about one fourth
of an inch. When timber-log is sawed in
this way, the cuts will be of uniform thick
ness from end to end. Now turn the log
down, and saw the cuts the other way in the
same manner, and the scantling will not only
be straight, but of uniform size from one
end to the other, if the saw be started cor
rectly.-Hearth and Home.
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. nnsehnla Nnras.
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
PERFECT PEACE.


Staying the mind on God means simply
relying upon him-trusting in him. We
must have something to lean upon, for We
are but creatures and are therefore depen-
dent. And where shall we put our trust,
but in God? Every thing else must prove
a broken reed. "Trust We in the Lord for
ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting
strength" These two last words are liter
ally "The Rock of Ages" and it is thus
translated in the margin of our Bibles
So that when we speak of the Crock of
Ages, meaning Christ,-we use Scrip
tural phrase. The words are so precious, l
am glad to find they are in the Bible.
But what reason have we to know that
those whose mind is stayed upon God, will
be kept in perfect peace.
How safe and happy are believers. They
can leave all their affairs with God, assured
that he viii order every thing Alright: "The
Lord is my helper; will not fear"
Let us seek after this blessed confidence.
Till the mind be stayed upon God, it has
no resting place. And what dreadful
day is fastening on to those who have no
God. When life is giving way, when eter-
nifty draws near, when the triumph of the
Judgment day is sounding, when the doom
of men is to be pronOunced-what is our
trust in that hour? OLD PILGRIM.
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A Meditation.

My soul, art thou sometimes distressed in
the recollection of the languishing state of
Zion-are faithful men, faithful ministers,
taken away from the evil to come? And
dost thou sometimes, at mercy-seat, feel
thyself drawn out in fervent prayer, that
the Lord would fill up the vacancies He is
making by death, and raise up pastors after
His own heart, and believers who love Zion,
to supply their place? Take comfort, my
soul thy Jesus loves Zion; and she is still
engraven on the palms of His hands, and
her walls are continually before Him. Jesus
must have Church in the earth as long as
the sun and moon endure. Remember, the
reins of Government are in Jesus hands and
however the enemies of Zion, like wild horses,
would ride over the children of Zion, Jesus
puts his bride in their jaws, and will turn
them back by the way they came. Remem-
Der, also, that the care of the Church is
with Jesus. He saith Himself concerning
it: 81 the Lord do keep it, I will water it
every moment; lest any hurt it, l will keep
it night and day." Blessed Jesus: would
say then-Zion is, and must be safe. Die
who may, Jesus lives; and to His Church
He saith: because I live, ye shall live also. !"
Here then is enough for me, for the Church,
and for every child of God.-Hawker's
"Morning Portion"
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Stated q erks of synods and Presbyteries.
SYNOD OF ALABAMA.

SYNOD OF ALABAMA.
Rev. R. Nall, Tuskegeej Ala.
Pfesbytery of East Alabama-Rev. G. R. Foster,
Wetumpka, Ala
South Alabama-Rev. a. R. Raymond, Marion,
Ala.
Tuscaloosa-Rev. C. A. Stillman, Gainesville, Ala.
SYNOD OF ARKANSAS.
Rev. Thomas R. WEIGH, Little Rock, Ark
Presbytery of Arkansas-Rev. T. R. WEIGH, Little
Rock, Ark
Iadian-Rev. C. C. Copeland, Wheelock.
Ouachita-Rev. M. j. Wallace, Marlbrook, Ark
SYNOD OF GEORGIA.
Rev. DR.. J. s. Wilson, Atlanta, Ga.
Presbytery of Aaanta-Rev. James Stacy, Newman,
Augusta-Rev. VIM. Finn, Milledgeville, Ga.
Cherokees-Rev. j. w. Baker, Augusta, Ga.
Florida-Rev. 7. l.. DeVeaux, Madison, Fla.
Macon-Rev. j.. L. King, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Savannah-Rev. d. Fl. Porter, Savannah, Ga.
SYNOD OF MEMPHIS.
Rev. R. R. Evans Germantown, Tenn.
Prssbytery Of Chickasaw-Rey. j. D. West, Ponto'
toe, Miss.
Memphis--Rev. R. R. Evans, Germantown. Tenn.
North Mississippi Rev. q. a. Paine, Holly Springs,
Miss.
Tuscumbia-Rev. W. a. Mitchell, Florence, Ala.
Western District-Rev. E. s. Campbell, Humboldt,
Tenn.
SYNOD OF MISSISSIPPI.
Rev. R. McInnis, Forest, Miss.
Presbytery of Central Mississippi-Rev. R. E. Sher'
rill, Oklahoma, Miss.
Louisiana-Rev. j. E. G. Doremus, N. Orleans, La.
Mississippi R. Price, Port Gibson, Miss
Red Rirer-Rev. j. F. Ford, Shreveport, La.
Tombeckbee-Rsv. j. N. Carothers, Houston, Miss.
SYNOD OF NASHVILLE.
Rev. James Park, Knoxville, Tenn.
Presbytery of Holston-Rev. j. W. Backman Ro-
gersville, Tenn.
Knorpille-Rev. Jas. Park, Knoxville, Tenn.
NashUille-Rev. 81. B. Boude, Gallatin, Tenn.
North Alabama-Rev. w. 81. Vernon, Cornersville,
Tenn.
SYNOD OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Rev. j. Doll, Yanceyville, N. G.
Presbyte,y of Concord-Rev. R. z. Johnston, Provi-
Fayetteriue-Rev. J. P. Mcpherson, Shoe Heel, n C.
Orange-Rev. j. Doll, Yanceyvie, N. G..
Wilmington-Rev. L. McKinnon, Goldsboro, N. G..
SYNOD OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rev. VIM. Banks, Hazlewood, s. G.
Pesbytery Of Bcthel-Rev. VIM. Banks, Hazlewood,
s. C.
Charleston-Rev c. s. Vedder, Charleston. sc.
Harmony-Rev. w. A. Gregg, Bishopville, ). =.
S. Carolina-Rev. D. Men. Turner, Abbeville, sc
SYNOD OF TEXAS.
Rev. l.. Tenney, Carolina, Texas.
Presbyteyyof Brazos-Rev. r. f. Bunting, d. D.,
Galveston, Texas.
Central Teras-Rev. L. Tenney, Carolina, Texas.
E. Teras-Rev. W. K. Marshall, Henderson, Texas.
Western TEXAS
SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.
Rev. VIM: Dinwidde, Greenwood Depot, Va.
Presbytey of Abingdon-Rev. D. B. EWING Dublin
Depot, Va.
Chesapeake-Rev. ]. W. Pugh, Warrenton. Va.
E. Hanorsr-Rev. p B. Price, Richmond, Va.
Green6rier-Rev. j. G. Barr, Kanawha c. H., W. Va
Lerington-Rev. s. Brown, Kerrs Creek, Va.
Montgomery-Rev. ]. P. Smith, Big Lick. Va.
Roanoke-Rev. NJ. L. Lacy, Charlotte c. H., Va.
Vest Hanover-Rev. VIM. Dinwiddie, Greenwood
Depot, Va.
Winchestsr-Rev. ]. R. Graham, Winchester, Va.
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A Child Missionary.

"Ma'a said little girl in India, re.
Gently converted, to the wife of a missionary
-"ma' am, have many words to say.
am a Christian. 1 know Jesus, and love
him. My people are heather. They wor-
ship idols. They know nothing Of Jesus.
My grandmother is very old woman
She will not live long; and want to tell
her before she dies that cit is faithful say
ing, that Christ Jesus came into the world
to save sinners"
"But, Jane, your people are far away
How can you tell them all this?''
''Ma am, this is what l wish to say. l
am strong enough to walk now, and have
a great desire to 60. Ma'am, will you let
me go?''
"Jane, am little afraid You are but
a young girl. Your people are all idolaters.
They may try to keep you, and persuade
you again to bow down to an image"
Calm and firm, she said, "NO, ma am !;
you must not fear that | Will never wor-
ship an idol again"
'You think so now, dear Jane; but they
may be very angry, and beat you
II will ask Jesus to keep me, and help
me to bear the beating; and know He
viii. Please ma am, let me go. In four
teen days 1 will come back again; so please,
ma'am, let me go.
This could not be withstood. Jane was
allowed to 90; and an old Christian man
going that way was requested to take charge
of her.
Jane was again and again reminded that
it was only by "lOOking up to Jesus" she
could hope to stand firm.
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Omnibus to Jerusalem.

A letter from Jerusalem, to the London
Times, dated March 18th, warmly COM
mends the labors of Lieut. Warren and his
exploring party, and appeals for aid to the
Palestine Exploration Fund "The works
are (says the writer conducted in the most
economical manner, and all are laboring
with devotion which cannot be inspired
by any present pay or hope of reward, so
much as by deep interest in the operation
itself. The ease with which Jerusalem can
ROW be reached will attract more visitors
every year. There is, for instance, road
an actual chaussee-in course of construction
from Jafa to Jerusalem; distance of 80
miles, and there is already an omnibus to
Jerusalem, driven by one of the surviving
or staying Americans of the 'Jafa Colony
The omnibus can only go part of the way,
and how it is drawn over the rocks and stones
must be wonder to those who ride between
the Holy City and the ancient port.
whether anything will ever be done to
make Joppa accessible in any weather but
a dead calm, it is hard to say; but it is the
natural port of Jerusalem-a ride of eleven
hours brings one from the beach to the city
of David This week an English nobleman,
of the highest character and promise, was
admitted to an Order of Knighthood, one VOW
of which is, believe, to aid in the recovery
of the Holy Sepulchre from the Infdel.
Perhaps the Marquis of Butte, who is now
in Jerusalem, may be led by his interest in
the work to give pecuniary help Ito the
Palestine Fund but no individual can be
expected to take on himself work which
calls for national support.
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Carriage-B for Rivets.

A great many people are not aware that
carriage-bolts of almost any desired length
and size may be obtained at hardware-stores,
for only few cents each, by the dozen, or
by the gross, which will be cheaper than the
price paid for rivets. Besides this fact, a
carriage-bolt of small size will subserve a
much more satisfactory purpose than rivet,
as the burr can be screwed up tighter than
any thing can be drawn up with rivet
Rivets are often put through pieces of wood
when making farm gates and implements,
for purpose of keeping the parts from split
ting. In many instances rivets are utterly
worthless, as they do not draw the parts
tightly together. With carriage-bolts the
parts could be kept satisfactorily tight as
fast as the wood may shrink.
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Synod of Memphis.

Chickasaw-J 81. Gaillard, Coonewa, Miss.
Memphis-Geo. A. Russell, Somerville, Tenn.
North Mississippi-E. NJ. Richardson, Grenada,
Miss.
Tuscumbia-W. d. Mitchell, Florence Ala.
Western District. Cameron, jackson, Tenn.
Synod Of Mississippi.
Central Mississippi-J. Hunter, Jackson, Miss.
Louisiana-A. R. Graves, Baton Rouge, La.
Mississippi-R. Price, Port Gibson, Miss.
Ne,o Orleans-H. M. Smith, New Orleans, La.
Red Rirer-J. F. Ford, Shreveport, La.
Tombeckbee-A. H. Barley, Charlottesville, Miss.
Synod Of Nashville.
Holston-S. B. Campbell, Leesburg, Tenn.
Knorrille-T. 81. McCallie, Chattanooga, Tenn.
NashriUe-J. w. Neil, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
North Alabama-W q. Vernon, Cornersville, Tenn.
Synod Of North Carolina.
Concord-J. D. Parks, Charlotte, N c.
Fdyetterils-D. Farley, Manchester, NC.
Ordnge-J. Fl. Smith, Greensboro N. c.
Wilnington-H. A. Monroe, Brown Marsh, N. C.
Synod Of South Carolina.
S. Carolina-A. A. Porter, Spartanburg, s. C.
Charleston-W. 81. Adams, Charleston, s. G.
Bethel-James II. Sage, Lewisville, s. C.
Harmony--D. E. Frierson, Mars Bluff, S. c.
Synod of Texas.
Brazos-R. F. Bunting, D. D., Galveston, Texas.
Central Teras-L. Tenney, Carolina, Texas.
Eastern Tears.
Western Texas
Synod Of Virginia.
Abingdon-J. N. Naff, Dublin Depot, Va.
Chesapeake.
East Hanorer-W. A. Campbell, Powhatan G. a.,
Va.
Green6rier.-J. Il. Leps, Frankfort, West Va.
Lexington.
Montgomery-Dr. j. D. Mitchell. Lynchburg, Va.
Roanoke-J. B. Shearor, Black Walnut, Va.
Vest Hanorer-E. Woods, Charlottesville, Va.
Winchester-M. w. Woodwork, Burlington, W. Va.
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INSTITUTIONS AND OFFICERS
OFTHE
Presbyterian Church in the United States.
CLERKS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CLERKS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, D. D., Stated Clerk, Au.
gusta, Ga.
Rev. William Brown, D. D., Permanent Clerk,
Richmond, Va.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF sUsTENTAT1oN.
Rev. j. Leighton Wilson, D. D., Secretary, Col.
umbia, S. G..
Rev. Prof James Woodrow, Treasurer, Colum.
bia, s. G.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Rev. J. Leighton Wilson, D. D., Secretary, Col
umbia, s. G.
Rev. Prof. James Woodrow, Treasurer, Column
bia, S. c.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION.
Rev. E. Thompson Baird, d. D., Secretary, Rich
mond, Va.
C. Gennet, Esq, Treasurer, Richmond, Va.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF EDUCATION.
Rev. E. Thompson Baird, D. D., Secretary, Rich
mond, Va.
G. Gennet, Esq, Treasurer, Richmond, Va.
TRUSTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Thomas G. Perrin, President.
Joseph H. Wilson, Vice President
Jesse Lindsay, Secretary and Treasurer.
FOR ONE YEAR.
Hon. Thomas G. Perrin, Abbeville, s. c.
Joseph Ii. Wilson, Charlotte, n. G.
Jesse II. Lindsay, Greensboro, N. G.
James Hemphill, Chester, S. c.
Rev. George Howe, d. D., Columbia, S. C..
FOR TWO YEARS.
Robert Adger, Charleston, s. G.
Hon. j. A. Inglis Chersw, 8. c.
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THE LITTLE GIRLS TEsTIMoNY.-The
most stirring exhortation we recollect hear
ing in the prayer room, came from the lips
of little girl some ten years of age, who
was troubled with serious imperfection of
speech. With considerable difficulty of ar
ticulation, she told of her hope in the Sa-
viour, ending with, eff ever the time comes
that 1 can't talk at all, l shall raise my
right hand to show that l love Jesus" Let
all silent Christians come to like determi-
nation.-IRe Standard.
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A FITTING REBUKE.-Havingin my youth
notions of severe piety, says a celebrated
Persian writer, / used to rise in the night to
watch, pray and read the Koran. One night,
as I was engaged in these exercises, my
father a man of practical virtue, awoke
while was reading. behold, said I to
him, "thy other children are lost in irreli-
gious slumber, while I alone awake to praise
Cod" "son of my soul" he answered,
"it is better to sleep than to awake to re-
mark the faults of thy brethren"
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WAKING GRANDMA WITH A KIss.-A
sweet little incident is related by writer.
She says:-I asked a little boy last evening:
"Have you called your grandma to tea?"
eyes. When l went to call her she was
asleep, and didn't know how to wake her.
l didn't wish to hOIa at grandma, nor shake
her; so 1 kissed her cheek, and that woke
her very softly. Then ran into the hall,
and said pretty loud, Grandma, tea is
ready And she never knew what woke
her."
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CENTRAL PRESB TER A N i.

in vain. There was craving then, as now,
for what is called sensation" which
brought men to the feet of the preacher, and
no further. The Grand Monarque listened
to his preachers, and paid them well-as
much as 500 livres for an Advent course
for their admirable entertainment, and went
his own way as before.-BlackwOOds Mag
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CHRISTIAN MEASURES. Christian
pound weig hts sixteen ounces, and is at least
evenly balanced.
A Christian yard is thirty-six inches, and
is not shortened by the handling of the stick.
A Christian ton is two thousand pounds,
and is not roughly Judged, but conscientious
ly weighed.
A Christian bushel contains two hundred
and thirty-one cubic inches, and is filled
brimful.
A Christian days work is ten hours, and
is diligently and faithfully engaged in the
employers business.
A Christian bargain or sale is one in
which there is neither cheating for profit
nor lying for gain.-Liuing Epistle.
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SCREW UP THE NUTs.-Every person who
owns carriage and farm implements should
always keep good wrench, which can be
adjusted to fit nut of any size that may
be employed on freight-wagons or farm i'm
plements. The woodwork of implements
and carriages frequently shrinks triAe, so
that clips, bolts and braces have an op-
portunity to work very little; then, if the
nuts are not frightened, the parts commence
wearing, or the nuts soon work off the bolts,
so that the pieces are liable to fall apart.
The same is true of rivets, especially when
they pass through woodwork. They need
to be started in, after the wood has shrunk,
and then drawn up tight with rivetting-
hammer.
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On the fourteenth day, she returned. With

On the fourteenth day, she returned. With
gladstone face and quick step, she sought
for her who was indeed to her mother.
"Salaam, ma am; just in time," was the
first salutation.
"Just in time for what, Jane?'
"TO tell my grandmother about Jesus
She was very sick when l reached her home;
and l sat down and told her all about it,
She did not seem to know at first what |
meant: but she lived three days; and |
prayed for her, and talked to her, when she
could bear it; and oh ma'am, l hope she is
saved. A little before she died, she said,
Il do believe in Jesus. Would not He save
her, ma'am?"
Late in the day, and weak as was that
poor old woman's faith, who shall say it was
not equal to his who said, "Lord remember
me?" And, if so, may we not hope that
she has entered the kingdom of heaven?-
London Juvenile Missionary Magazine.
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Annual Collections.

Our General Assembly has appointed the fol-
lowing as the times for the annual collections for
its benevolent schemes:
For Sustentation: On the first Sabbath in JAN
uary.
For Publication: On the first Sabbath in March.
For Foreign Missions: On the first Sabbath in
May.
For Education: On the first Sabbath in No
vember.
For the Relief of Disabled Ministers, and the
Widows and Orphans of Deceased Minister'S
O1 the first Sabbath in July.
In cases where it is highly inconvenient to take
up collections on these days, the Assembly enjoins
that they shall be taken up as soon as possible
thereafter
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Central 4rrsbpttrIan,
Va, Wednesday, May 5, 1869.
g" Sunlight -


Don't you see the sunlight stealing
Der the floor?
Open just little way,
And welcome in sunny ray,
At the door.
Busy Sunlight! how he dances
On his roundl
See, the little aow'rs are peeping!
Sunlight wakes them from their sleeping
In the ground.
Hear him calling Ger the woodlands,
"Feathery band,
Come and help me do my duty,
would scatter love and beauty
Thro' the landl''
o, how blind we are to sunlight .
Blessed ray!
Tho the golden key of morning
Turns to usher in its dawning
Every day.
How the heart with sad repining,
Dims the light;
Tho we, like the sunlight, may,
Scatt' ring many sunny ray,
Make it bright.
Sunny, heart.words cost us nothing,
Cast them free,
See how many a heart viii tighten,
See how many face viii brighten,
Blessing thee
Smile upon the sad and lonely,
Scatter seed
They may bear some sunny flowers,
In this stormy life of ours,
That we tread.
Let us bear each others burdens
Day by day
And our hearts viii brighter glow,
AS the sunny rays we throw
BY the way.
Every Christian by life's wsy-side
Is light;
o, how brightly thro' the gloom,
Should he draw the wand're Home,
AT the sight
When our sun of life is setting,
May it rise
Over on the Hills-eternal,
Where the fields are ever vernal
In the skies.
Where the night of sorrow eometh
Never more
Where the light is ever shining
Where there is no ewes declining
On the shore
4pril 17th, 1869.
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II u.s. drp.

DEMONSTRATING the uses of this arti-
Gle which are summed up in long array by
the Scientific american are the following:
Clubs and pals saturated with it will not
shrink nor dry up. Butter tubs are kept
sweet and clean, and can be used second
time. Leather is kept moist and not liable
to crack. Chronometers, clocks, and watches
are fabricated with it. 1t is mixed with the
water in gasometers to keep it from freez-
ing. 1t is used for preserving food, wines,
&c., and for dyeing, and finally for that fear
full compound nitro glycerine; and yet the
half is not told"
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j.. A. Ansley, Augusta, Ga.
John Whiting, Montgomery, Ala.
Rev. B. NJ. Palmer, D. D., New Orleans, La.
FOR THREE YEARS.
J.. Harman Brown, Baltimore, Md.
I. j. kirkpatrick, Lynchburg, Va.
D.. N. Kennedy, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
John Handy, Canton, Miss
Rev. Samuel Mckinney D. D., Austin, Texas.