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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
DANCING.
Resolutions Of the Session of tile Village
Church, Charlotte Court House, Va.,
Apra1 3rd, 1869.

Resolutions Of the Session of the VatIdg
Church, Charlotte Court House, Va.
Aprsl 3rd, 1869.
Resozved, 1. That inasmuch as socia
dancing has been regarded by vast multitude'
of Christians in all ages, and by numerous
organized denominations including our own
as inconsistent with the sobriety of deport
ment recommended and inculcated in the
Holy Scriptures; and inasmuch as the Gen
eral Assembly of this Church has not only
confirmed the action of other Church courts,
such as the Old School General Assembly,
in pronouncing against promiscuous social
dancing, but has enjoined upon church ses-
sions to deal with it, and with those members
who practise it; we, the session of the Vii
lage Church, do hereby reterate the warn
ings and appeals of the Fathers and of the
Church against this insidious evil.
ResOzved, 2, That whether dancing be, or
be not las some suppose, sin in its very
nature, it is not necessary to raise this ques-
ton, for the Apostle Paul has taught us, in
Corinthians and Romans, that thing, not
wrong originally or in itself, may become
wrong in its associations and tendencies.
Resolved, 3. That the associations of
dancing are so confessedly wrong, that it is
recognized by the world itself as one of its
distinctive badges; and is, therefore, in plain
opposition to those Scriptures which tell us
not to be conformed to this present evil
world, but to be transformed in the spirit of
our minds, and that the friendship of the
world is enmity against God; and that the
way to heaven is narrow, and that we shall
have to agonize before we can get in at the
strait gate, which the multitude do not SO
much as ever find.
Resolued, 4. That the contempt in which
the dancing Christian is held by men of the
world, even the chief tempterS to this frivol-
Gus amusement, is strong, and, in our
judgment, invincible argument against it.
RESOLVED, S. That experience has estab-
lished the point beyond reasonable perad-
venture, that it is difficult, if not quite i'm
possible, for spiritual health and dancing
habits to coexist predominantly in the same
congregation.
ResOlved, 6. That the initial pledge of
the church-member, when he enters into full
communion, to renounce the pomps and van
tiles of the world, substantially binds him to
renounce this, one of the most familiar and
attractive of those vanities.
Resohed, 7. That even if the conscience
of the church-member approve this practice,
he has no right to wound the more sensitive
conscience of others for whom also Christ
died, or refuse to yield to the salutary dis
cipline of the Church 1aaa3 that ChriEtian
selfdefial involvesA more than the
abjuration of things Wlch are known to be
in themselves sinful.
Resozved, 8. That Christian parents are
lamentably at fault in permitting their
children to engage in promiscuous dancing,
and that it is their duty, in the exercise of
family discipline, to train their children ac-
cording to the requirements of the Word of
God as understood by our Church.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26
The Voice in the Pulpit.

Franklin computed, by allowing two feet
to each person, that Whitefeld could be
heard in the open air by we forgethow many
thousands; this he did by having made q
study of the art Of using the voice, just ss-
Demosthenes and many others less known to
fame have done. Many preachers nova.
days have the power in them, but do not
know how to put that power forth. The eff.
feet of q single masters lessons on vocalist,
in bringing out the tones and compass of the
voice, show what may be done by the preach
er in the cultivation of the same art. 1t
must be natural voice which is used, for no
bawling will be half so audible as mans
own keynote. He must address himself to
some one at the farthest end of the space he
breaches in, and throw his voice out from
him into the circumference of the building.
The chief effort used, and the chief watch
fulness required, is to sustain the ends Of
the sentences, where it would be natural liz
in conversation to drop the voice slightly
Otherwise man cannot be too natural, or
speak too nearly as he would in conversation.
The voice must be rested by speaking in
different notes within the compass of the
preachers natural scale. By changing the
keys, he will rest one while using another,
and SO avoid fatigue.
As nothing is so wearisome to the audi
ence, so nothing is so fatiguing to tho
preacher, as that monotony which SLOWS
muddy along" A medical man gives his
account of the cause of clerical sore throats.
He says they proceed from the men STOPPING
in reading, so that the throat does the work
of the chest and lungs, which cannot act as
they would if the posture was upright, with
the shoulders we'll open.
Then, again, in the composition Of a ser.
mon, how much may be done to help delivery
and save the voice, the economy of which in
the nave of a cathedral would be with most
men the essential of success. If any one
doubt this, let him take sermon of long:
involved sentences, where there is no stop
for ten lines, and another of short ones, and
try the difference. Pauses there must be-;
and some preachers have great art in so
making the stopping-places on the road as
to call attention to the finest views. While
they must pause Somewhere, they select such
opportunities for resting as leave the result
of section of the discourse to linger on the
minds of the hearers. This should always
be done where there is a break in the argu-
ment, and if possible driven home with some
terse aphorism or proverb, containing the
sense of what has gone before, so as to leave
the substance of each section of the sermon
in some tangible and portable shape on the
memory of the audience. After some nail
has been driven home and clenched, let the
hammer pause awhile and listen for the
responsive echo in the soul of the hearer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26

CHRISTIAN HopE.-In the deepening twi.
light of summer evening, pastor called
at the residence of one of his parishioners,
and found seated in the doorway little boy
with both hands extended upwards holding
a line. "What are you doing here, my
little friend?" inquired the minister
"Flying my kite" was the prompt reply.
"Flying your kite" exclaimed the pastor,
81 see no kite; you can see none" 81
know it, sir, responded the lad; 81 cannot
see it, but I know it is there, for I feel 1t
pull" And so, if our affections are set
upon things above, we shall have sense Of
it which cannot be mistaken. We shall
"rejoice IN hope"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26
FoR THE CENTRAL PREssYrERIAS.
HAVE MERCY.

Mercy, o! thou Son of God,
On a guilty soul bestow;
Through free grace | ask it, Lord,
Nought but worthless tears show.
Helpless at Thy mercy-seat,
Here | wait look from thee;
For a sinner at thy feet,
Let thy mercy now be free.
Though my place be in the dust,
TIL thou stretch thy sceptre forth;
Yet the promise / can trust,
"Look to me, be saved, o earth"
Weak am, without a plea,
Yet a longing eye turn,
Up to Him whose mercy'S free;
He the supplant viii not spurn.
"Him that cOmeth unto me,
In no wise will cast out;
This, thy word, bring to thee;
Love ike this l cannot doubt.
Heal my broken, bleeding heart,
Through thy blood, that sprinkled O'er,
Doth 10 mourning souls impart
Peace with God for ever more.
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IT IS THE MOST MELANCHOLY circum-
stance in the funerals of our Christian
friends, when we have laid their bodies in the
dark and silent grave, to go home and leave
them behind; but alas, it is not sce that go
home and leave them behind; no, it is they
that are gone to the better home, and left us
behind.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26

A GOOD CONSCIENCE is the palace of Christ,
the temple of the Holy Ghost, the paradise
of delight, and the standing Sabbath Of the
saints.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26

IT IS TIE cross that makes the peace SO
sweet. Amid the tears of grief, peace keeps
her silent place like the rainbow upon the
spray Of the cataract,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26

Coop FRUIT, though it does not constitute
the goodness of the tree, is necessary to de-
naonstrate that it is good.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26

WHEN YOU send your prayers, be sure to
direct them to the care of the Redeemer,
and then they will never miscarry.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26

MERCY is the fairest letter in Jehovahs
name, and love is the nobIest attribute of
his nature.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-05-26

Resozved, 8. That Christian parents are
lamentably at fault in permitting their
children to engage in promiscuous dancing,
and that it is their duty, in the exercise of
family discipline, to train their children ac-
cording to the requirements of the Word of
God as understood by our Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
Pashunce of Job.


Everybody is in the habit ov bragsing on
job; and job did have considerable bile pa
sbunsc that's a fact but did he ever keep a
districk skule for dollars a month aud board
round or run a kountree noosrapcr.
Didh ever reap lodged oats down hill on a
bot day, and bav all bis gallus buttons burst
cPh at cHce2
Did he ever have the jumping toothache aud
he made tend the babe while bis wife was over
TO Parkinse to a tea sQuall?
Did he ever get up in the morning awful dri,
and tut It three miles before breakfast to get a
drink, and find that the man kept temperance
lOuse2
Did he ever undertake to milk kicking
Lcircr with a Lusby taii, in 1i-dmc, out in a
ln.c
Did he ever sot unto ALTER ov kittens in the
o,Jrockin chair, with bis summer pantaloons
n2
IfLe could du all these things, and prlze the
Inri az the same time, all have to 81 IL,
Bully for job. josh Billings.
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,. ,. JoBE.
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Pain 4 Ornamental Plastering.
BRICK AND STONE MASONRY,
Just OPEN ED!
The Carter House Bar!

rT'UE undersigned desires 90 announce to the
public, that Lc has rented the basement of the
Carter House. and opened bar for the accommo-
d5tOn of such persons as may feel disposed {" give
their encouragement % quiet and orderly estab-
Gshm,ut, In which viii Doe found
THE HOST SUPERIOR liquors,
embracing Brandy, Whisky, Gin, and Wines OF
elegant flavor and quality.
AU the drinks usually INDUCED in the hot season,
now approaching, viii be compounded after the
most approved style.
He respectfully invites a call from his friends
who feel like taking their putations, either plain
or mixed.
attractive style. STEPHEN +. ABBOII.
April 20 lS69-tG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26

CooL-Admiral Howe when q captain, was
once hastily awakened in the middle Of the
night 10y the lieutenant Of the watch who in
formed him, with great agitation that the
ship was on fire near the d game. If that
be tie case, said he, rising leisurely to put on
lis clothes, GO we shall soon hear another r.
Of the matter
The lieutenant few back to the scene oflau-
ser, and almost Instantly returning. exclaimed:
You need not, sir, be afraid, the FIRE is extin-
euisLed"
Afraid" exclaimed Howe; "wLat DO you
mean ly that, sir? never was afraid in my
life o. and looking the lieutenant fun in the
c.,,, he added "Pray how does a man fi
sir. when be IS afraid? ueeduot ask how he
ha{s.7
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26

When YOU call on a man Of business attend
20 your business and leave him to attend to
Dis. No man is more pressed for time than a
Iaetor or editor; therefore, brethren, be short
when yo1 break in upon either Of them iu their
hours Of work. You ask, when Won come IN.
" Are You at leisure" They are never at
leisure. Every moment Of toeir time that You
consume drives their work into the night.
when no man can work"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
lz55- He also intends to Keep on hand large anI
Beautiful n SSOI'tIncnt
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
machinery

We employ none but the best Mechanics and the
best Material. The community can rely upon quick,
neat and substantial work, and prices TO suit the
zines. We are determined to do work rs low as
can 6e done in the County for CASH, which will
be required for all transient custom.
We will make TO order TrcsbtHJ Machines and
Horse Po,-ers of the latest patterns; PLOUGiS Of
different kinds always on hand, amongst which will
be found the celebrated three-horse Livingston; 2
horse do; the old fashioned th0ec-horse Barshear;
Mccormick do, for two and three horses; also. the
three-horse Page Plough; also, an improved Ken
lucky single and double shovel Plough. Plough
Irons,-such as Shares, Coulters Shovels Single
and doublc) Mould boards of all kinds, Open Rings
Open Links, &c. Special attention paid to Mill
work in Steel and Iron. Turning and Boring in J.
ron and Steel.
We have now in full blast our FOUNDRY, and
are prepared To furnish Castings of good quality
as low as can be bought elsewhere.
All work entrusted to us viii be done with dis
patch, and guaranteed to give satisfaction. The
highest price paid in Cash for Old Iron of all kinds
Give Us a call at The jefferson Machine Shop, Stc ne
Row. MElRlCh WELLER.
Charlesown, Jan. q, 1865.
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select stock OF Spring
Goods.

w T. ask the attention Of our customers and the
w public. to Il stock of Spring Goods just
opened, which we believe will compare favoraby
with any in the market both in quality and price.
Without cnumcrating, we pledge ourselves not 30
be undersOid by any the same class Of goods.
Our stock embraces LADIES' DRESS GOODS
of the following varieties:
M0ZAMBlQUES, GRAPE LUSTRE,
JAPANESE PRINTED FOULARDS,
BLACK AND WHITE ALPACAS.
We ask the attention Of the Ladies especially TO
large stock Of Notions and White Goods, consisting
of Gloves. Hosiery, Lace, Hemstitched and l. c.
Handkerchiefs, Cambria aud Swiss Edging, Gov
entry and Britannia Rufling, Plain and Dotted
Swiss Plain and Striped Nainsook, Plain and Plaid
Cambria, Tarlton, Brilliant. Marsciles, Piquc and
many other useful articles in this line. We have
also nice assortment of Plain, Black and Fancy
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES,
Cottonades, Linen, Linen Cheek, DC, for Men and
Bows wear.
Our supply Of GROCERIES full and complete,
and at low figures
2D-These goods have been selected with care,
and We confidently invite an inspection Of our stock.
Nay c, ls6s HOWELL & BRO
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EVERETT HOUSE.
WlRTLNSEERG- ~ ID

NIHIINobtNT, ". TIH A.
TTNHIS Hotel, corner ofQucen and Martin Streets,
having been recently renovated aud improved,
offers special inducements 20 the travelling public.
Every comfort will be afforded those who may vi
sit tbe house. 0mnibuscs are always in commu-
nicaton with the Railroad Depot 10 convey passen-
gers to and from the Hotel
HENRY WHEN.
Anrust % 1857
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26

AuI7wa girl gotiut0 Omaha in the evening
got acquainted with a younEman 10 the morn
inc went TO a picnic in the afternoon; and
brought linn home and married him before
supper an this on an empty stomach.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
Competition DcGcd
AT
J. Goldsmith's Cheap Store.


! HAVE Just finished receiving my supply OF
/ Spring and Summer Dry Goods, Notions,
Clothing, &c. lis the most handsome in style and
lower in prices than ever before. Ny motto Is
" QUICK Sales and Small Profh.' intend to sat
isfy the public in prices, style and quality Part
of my Dry Goods embrace the following: Poplns.
Mouselains Black and Col0red Alpaca, Plain and
Fancy Briauts, Scotch Paids, Berage, Scotch
and Domestic Gnghams, Flanncs, Table Cloths,
Balmorals, Crash, Ticking from lJc up; Muslin,
bleached and unbleachcd from l0c up, embracing
some of the best brands; Calcos from Zoe up /;
White Goods in great variety, Honey Comb and
Marsailles Spreads. For Ladies have the great
est varieties in FANCY GOODS ever offered be
fore. such as Rulings, Frilliugs, Edgings, Mar
settles Trimmings, Chinese Parasols and sun I'm
brcllas Kid and Isle Thread Gloves, Collars and
Cuffs, Dress Buttons, Perfumcry. C0rsets, En-
broidered and Plain Handkcrchiefs. and many
other things too numerous to mention. Gents
SILK and Linen lIdGls, Shirts Of all descriptions
Bows and Ties in all styles, and great many more
not necessary to cnumcrate.
invite special attention to my stock Of Clothing
CassimcrcS aud Cloths for Men, Youth and Child
rem, embracing all The latest STYLES; Mems Whole
Suits from 81 to S2j. BOYS Wear at the very
lowest rates. In HATS ! have all STYLES black,
brown and white-such as Alpine, Nelocipede,
Planter, Diploma, Don Quixottc, Success, Allan
tic, Boss and many others from - cents up.
TRUNKS, TRUNKS, TRUNKS,
ofall descriptions; Mattings and Oil Cloths cheap.
Thankful to a generous public for past favors, |
hope 10 merit a continuance Of the same.
Terms Jositircy cash! Don't forget the place
adjoining the residence Of Humphrey Keycs.
Mayo, 1859. }. GOLDSMITH
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Foundry in Full BLAST!

Foundry in Full BLAST!
WE are now making to order every week, all
w kinds Of CASTINGS-such as
Mill Gearing, Horse Powers, Machine Castings,
Wagon Boxes Mould Boards of II kinds,
Plantation Bells, Crates, Iron Kettles,
Superior Coal Burning Stove, Crates and And
irons of different sizes Sash Weights, &C., &C.
All the above artcles are kept on hand and forsale
lower than they can be purchased in the cities
Give Us a call at our Machine Shops, at Charles
town, West Virginia.
Feb 10, 1865. WERLICH x WELLER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
The DeacOn-s Proposal

To the ueiglboring townof HopkiLton lived
q certain Deacon s.. To his advanced ace
Ire had the misfortune to lose the rio Of his
youth After doing pcnanco by wearing a
weed on his hat a full year he wasrecommenl-
cd 10 O certain widow IL, living i'm an adj
Joining town. The deacon was soou astride Of
his old brown mare with sorrel name, and on
arriving at the widows door, he discovered her
in tLcact ofturniug the suds from her wasbtub.
Sud the deacon
"Is this widow H.
Yes, sir, was the reply
Well continued the deacon, am that
little b;t Of an old dried up deacon s.,
and have only one question taproposc 90 you.
Please propose, sir
Wei, madam. said the deacon, havcyou
any objections 20 going 70 hearm By ,rq Of
EopIm'on'
None at all, was the reply"
Come .n deacon
Suffice it to say they were married the next
week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26

A Young lady somuambu,ist at Dayton.
Ohio jumped out Of her bedroom window
While asleep on Monday night She was
caught in the alecti0nate embrace Of a goose
berry bush. It was mere " scratch"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
TTTNTBER YARD
plain and Ornamental
PA STERLING.

"AYING had the advantage of nearly two
wears experience in my business in the city
~ baltimore take this method of bringing before
IN, citizens Of this and the adjoining counties the
fact of my location in
CHAE1EST0WN, JEFF. Co, W. VA,
with view to the prosecution Of and a strict ad-
hgrcncc % my business.
MyCharges will be in accordance with the class oil
work done: the various CLASSES OF Plain Work run
ming as follows One, two or three Coat or hard
finish. ORNAMENTS, il desired, gotten out
with a view % neatness. and as cheap as they can
De- had in the city. CORNICES, either Dental,
Covgd or Enriched run at moderate rate.
CESTEENS CEHENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO FOLD.
] hope that BY a strict application to my bust
ness and a faithful performance Of all contracts
NAV merit a share Of the public patronage;
March %, 1859. {. r GALLAhEK'
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Boots. X Shoes Repaired.

I AN prepared to do repairing Of all kinds at the
! shortest notice and upon the most reasonable
terms. | most respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage | can. be found at ny residence
one door above the Episcopal Parsonage.
Sep. %, IsGs. JESSE BLOCKLEY.
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REMOVED

REMOVED
To ROOM on "MAREEr housE SCARE"
Harness. Saddles& Brides,
MANUFACTURED or RsPAIRED
N Clanlestolcn, jefferson County.
ry,HE undersigned respectfully announces 70 the
citizens of Charlestown and vicinity, that he
is constantly making and repairing carriage, Gig,
Buggy, Coach and Wagon, haEness; Saddles
and the most modern STYLE of workmanship, and at
short notice and upon living" terms Ny WORK
commends itself All ask is share OF the public
patronage.
No. Shop on Market House Square:
April u. '66. HENRY ID. MlDDLEhAUFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
TO THE PUBLIC.

TEHE undersigned has made arrangements
! whereby be can furnish accommodations by
the Mail Stage COaeh % persons route 20 Rip
pom Berryvilc. Two trips are daily made TO
Nippon, and passengers who desire it can be taken
to Berryville upon reasonable terms.
Coach for Nippon leaves Charlestown at A. ".
and 2lI p. NJ, returning at 10 A. II. and y. ".
ROBERT x. WOODY.
March 1, 1869.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
TIE Old Family Journal.
Trust

There's not grief can cloud my soul,
Nor SORROW pierce NV heart.
Rut Thou. O God dOst know the whole
Thy love hath winged the dart
To Thee my trembling soul would Zee,
ia terror ara IN hope;
Fug sis the hand hath stricken me
Alone can lift me an.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26

a Lcavenwor,h editor is In quest Of special
attractions for his paper. lie SAYS. What wc
want for this columa is personalities. as mean
as possible Expense Of ,Jc, suits To- be de-
inyed by the wri.cr-fureral expenses IN us.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1869-08-26
FOR SALE.

NEW HERRING.-We have just received a
' prime article of Herring.
April %, 80 KEARSLEY ( SUEERER.
HERRING AND SHAD.-A prime article Of
Herring and Shad. We warrant them to
give satisfaction. For sale by
May 20, 1860. kEARSLEI d SlEERER.
I ANGSTRATH'S Patent Bee IIivc-for sale by
I Nav 20. kEARSLEl & SllEEEER.
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DAVID II. C0cKEfLL. J0ssrH II. CocKRILL
DAVID II. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders,

OUR experience in the business which we advcr-
~ tise TO conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
with it in all it branches enable Us 10 assure
the public that any work entrusted to US will b.
executed in the most workmanlike manner. and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood TO their
years struggle which it so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places and in carrying outpractcal reconstruction.
Particular attention given at all times 10 the
drawing of plans and specifications; and in the
construction of
GEOHETRICAL STAIR VA Us,
where calculation is required. they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed BY any wOrkmen in
the Valley Of Virginia.
r. Being well known in the community, they
deem il unnecessary 10 say more, than that orders
left for them viii receive prompt attention.
April Q, lsGs-tc