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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15
The Last Grain in the Balance.

The salvation of soul is sometimes traced
to single circumstance, particular SER
mon, entreaty, or prayer; but, in the ma
iority of cases, the influence to which the
change is ascribed, is only the last of a long
train, each of which has been leading the
sinner towards Christ-carrying over the
affections and will to God. In the Mint, at
Philadelphia, they have scales so perfectly
balanced that breath will swing them either
way. Imagine the dealer in the precious
metals to 60 there for dozen ounces of the
golden ore. They are weighed out. Care
fully the shining particles are emptied in.
Eight e-ten-eleven-the scales still
are motionless. Twenty grains of the last
pennyweight are in-no stir still but when, !,
the twenty-fourth and last grain touches theV
balance it settles down at once. Each atom
from the first has been bringing about this
consummation; the last bit only finished up
the work. And so, when one submits to be
saved by grace, the motives influencing
thereto may have been accumulating for
years. Argument, counsel, appeal, have all
been crowding the soul toward the cross;
and yet Yo movement is seen. No effect
seems wrought But, by and by, the last
solicitation needed, the last particle of. pres
sure requisite, is brought to bear, and the
heart, long-plied, goes over to the Lord
And yet the renewing Spirit was making
earlier means tributary to this result, no less
than the final agency employed. A thousand
unsuspected forces have nodded many
spirit for eternal life.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15
Is Jesus in It?

The evening meeting was closing. Our
Pastor, very discreet man, who never
wearies us at the last by long-drawn-out re-
marks, but speaks short and to the point,
arose and said:
"We have, as you know, in our congrega-
ton little deaf and dumb boy. On Sunday
he loves to have his mother find for him the
words that we are all singing, though the
music never thrills his quiet ear, nor touches
his little heart. He looks at the hymn,
glides his little finger over every word to the
end; and if he finds Jesus there, he is salts
fled and absorbed to the close of the singing; (;
but if the word Jesus is not there he closes
his book, and will have nothing more to do
with it. So should we test the religions of
the day. If we find Jesus the central thought
of any system of theology, it is good, it will
do for us; if not, turn away and have moth
ing to do with it. - Waterman and Re
feetOr,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15
From the New Eclectic
PRAYER IN ANTICIPATION OF A BATTLE
Before Richmond May 25th, 1852

o Father hear
Down to the depths from which our cries ascend (Ps
exxX:1,)
From heaven, Thy dwellingplace q Kings viii; so,
in mercy bend,
Incline Thine ear (Ps. xvii: g.
Down in the dust (Ps. Xiv; 25,)
Prostrate before Thy throne of grace Heb. iv: 16i
we fall
be not deaf unto our supplant call!
Thou art our trust (Ps. Xxi. 81
Make bare Thine arm Qsa III 1O;)
Lead Thou our hosts Ps. XXI: 81 upon the battle
field;
Gird on Thy gittering sword (Ps. xiv: 8. Deut.
xxi: Al, and be our shield lGen. XIV; y
From every harm (Ps. ev 15.)
Plead Thou our cause (Ps. XIV: IL
Turn back our enemies lPss ls ~ y r-.sSN@'sr
to age
To keep Thy laws.
o swear that oath
Which Thou didst swear to faithful Abraham,
And blessing bless us (Gen. xiii ~ Gracious
great AN
Of SabaOth,
Defend the land lisa. xxxvii S5;)
Bid angel legions Matt. XVI 5S as living wall
Around the hills q Kings vi y of our dear capital,
Unshaken stand
Be Thou our ward;
And when our foes draw nigh with bitter taunt
Despise their image (Ps. xxiii: 2O; to Thy cove
nant,
Lord! have regard (Ps. lxxiv: 20
In ehariots some,
In horses some, (Ps. Xxx: Z, but we in God alone
Put all our trust, and humbly to Thy throne
In faith we come.
Make haste to save (Ps xxxviii 22;)
Fight Thou against them that against us fight (Ps.
xxxv; l.
Jesus that overcomest Rev, iii; p, in Thy might
Death and the grave,
Give victory
Give peace, thou God of Peace Rom. xvi; 20 J
Thy Spirit breathe
The life of love DER all that dwell beneath
Thy peaceful sky.
Redeem and bless,
And let this rescued people ever talk
Ofan Thy wOndrOus works q ChrOn. XVI 81 and
ever walk
In holiness. B. L. GuDERsLEEvE.
*written imprOmptu on Sunday morning before
service.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15
AFectionate Feelings.


We frequently meet with men who seem
to think that any indulgence.in an affection
ate feeling is weakness. They will return
from a journey, and greet their families with
distant dignity, and move among their
children with the cold and lofty splendor OF
an iceberg, surrounded by its broken frag-
ments. There is hardly more unnatural
sight on earth, than one of those families
without heart.
Who that has experienced the joys OF
friendship, and values sympathy and affec-
ton, would not rather iose all that is beau
tiful in natures scenery than be robbed of
the hidden treasures Of his heart? Cherish,
then, your hearts best affections. Indulge
in the warm and gushing eIaetjons Of flial,
parental and fratsrnal loFS itsatl
Sss. ss.s t6vs God, ,ssssy bqJ! PdsvsFy
thing that is lovely. Teach your children to
love; to love the rose, the robin; to love
their parents; to love their Maker. Let it
be the studied object of their domestic cul-
ture to give them warm hearts, ardent affec-
tions. Bind your whole family together by
these strong cords. You cannot make them
too strong. Religion itself is loves
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15

LEARN FROM THE EARLIEST DAYS to insure
your principles against the perils of ridicule.
You can no more exercise your reason if you
live in the constant dread of laughter, than
you can enjoy your life if you live in the
constant terror of death.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15

THE COMING OF THE LORD is one of the
principal articles of our faith, and. resting
solely upon promise. Scoffers will attack
it till the very day of his advent.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15

The MAN WHO NEVER FAILED is A MYTH.
Such one never lived, and is never likely
to live. All success is series of efforts, in
which, when closely viewed, are seen more or
less failures If you fail now and then, do not
be discouraged. Bear in mind it is only the
part and experience of every successful man;
and the most successful men often have the
mnst failures
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15

UNPRoFITABLE SEALs.-It is related that
a young minister who sported number of
watch-seals, visited Matthew Wilks, of Lon
don. He eyed them for some time, as if
scrutinizing the material of which they were
made, and then said, with a terribly sarcas-
tic air, at seems to me that you've good
many seals to your ministry, considering
how young you are.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15

COP HAS THREE HoUsEs-one for instruc-
ton, another for correction, and third for
destruction.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-12-15

The BEST WAY to bear crosses is to con-
secrate them all to God.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28
Kew York Items,

NEW YoRK, October 27.-The Con.
gressional Committee on Foreign At
fairs met yesterday and examined
Captain Francis Ramsey, of the South
Atlantic Squadron The witness gave
detailed account of the transactions
connected with the release of Bliss
aud Masterman from the Paraguayan
Government, and their transfer to
the American squadron.
The iron plated ship Constitution
viii leave this port to-day for Lon
donderry, with seven souls aboard,
FIVE men and two New Foundland
dogs. The Constitution is twenty
three feet in length ard eight tons
burden, custom house measurement.
NEW YORK. October 27.-The Con.
gressfonal Sub Committee on Foreign
Affairs is in session to day to investi-
gate the treatment of Bliss aud Mas
terman in Paraguay. Admiral Davis
was the only witness examined. He
denied that they were treated as pris-
oners on the Wasp, or received any
indignity. He had no confidence in
Bliss, and was obliged to keep him
under surveillance. He discredits
the statement that Bliss was tortured
by Lopez as he describes.
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Frlal of the Orleers Of the Cuba.

WILMINGTON, N. c., October 27.
The trial of the officers of the Cuba
was resumed before the United States
Commissioner this morning. James
Dennison, one of the engineers,
Davis, one Of the marines of the
Cuba, and Captain Mofett and Cap
tain Bales. both old naval officers,
were examined for the defense. The
testimony was very favorable to the
defendants, and greatly weakened
the evidence for the Government.
The witness for the Government tes-
tilted that he had been offered twenty
dollars 90 give evidence against the
ship. The Impression is very general
now that the officers will be dis
charged.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28


THE METHODIST Book CoNcERN.-
We learn from the Boston Journal
of the 10th, that Rev. JAMES PIKE
Presiding Elder Of Dover District, N
H, has gone to New York TO super
intend the investigation Of the afflirs
Of the Methodist Book Concern. Mr..
PIKE is one of the General Commit
tee appointed by the General Confer
ence to act as board of directors of
all the publishing establishments of
the Chnrch. He goes now. however,
as chairman of a sub committee Of
three, appointed to make thorough
inquiry into the condition Of the New
York House. He has taken with
him one Of the best accountants to be
had in Boston as an expert. Their
report will DO made to the General
Committee, which meets on Novem
Der 4, in Cincinnati. Mr.. PIKE will
be remembered as a former Repre-
sentative in Congress Of the First
New Hampshire District for two con-
secutive terms. and also as Colouel of
of the 10Th Regiment N FL Volun-
teers. His experience, eandor aud
thoroughness we'll fit him for such q
task, and the public may well suspend
judgment till the results are made
known.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28
Nan Arrested for Safe KeeDlng.

CINoINNATI, Oct. 27.-Geo. Pursley
was arrested for safe keeping, at ten
o'clock tonight. Letters from bis
father, Jacob Pursley, found on hitn,
dated October %, Xenia, Illinois,
showed him to be a fugitive from JUS
tice. The letters advised him not to
come home, and stated that he would
go to the Penitentiary surely if he
returned. The writer says that he
will bail him, from term to term, until
the case is dismissed from Court, and
advises him to go to Washington,
Fayette County, Ohio, and stand trial
there for the offence charged against
him. The prisoner says he is charged
with murder at Washington, Ohio.
He acts half-witted. He will be kept
as fugitive from justice, awaiting
requisition.
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1881.
CITY ADYERTTsEsrENTs
Notice to widen Ann streef.


RT Office Is HEREBY GIVEN that
~ the common Council OF the Ctty OF
r. ansville have determ3n ned upon the
Main street to the west line or the north
east quarter OF out-lot No. 4, su bdfvision
OF the north half of the northwest quarter
pd pa seetioo 10 y IN township south
On motion of Councilman Doughty. sec
onded by, Semonin, the following order
was unanimously pas cd and adopted:
" Is Is 7loao here ordered, That six weeks
pubic notice be g1vee, by publication in
he Evansville .Vournai Ia public news
paper printed audi published i'm the cttv of
EVansV14els that on Monday, the 9th day
oI H Dseenn per, 1869, the Common Council OF
70 Widen Ann street OF said city 80 as to
emDrace Within said street, In addition to
and contained within the foIIopglne > lines.
TO wit: Beginning AT q point al the n0rfns
West corner OF the northeast quarter OF
out-lot number 4, sub5fVision of the north
half OF the northwest onarter Of secfIon
number e, in township g south, rapEe 10
wesLi tnence extenoing south, on the nid-
die line Of said out-lot, thirty feet; thence
due east 81 feet TO the westerly line Of Vine
street, thence northeasterly 5Siz feet, q .ong
the west side OF Vine street, to the NORTH
line OF section % Aforesaid: thence west g2
feet 70 the place Of beginning. enabracing
within said lines all OF the fractional parts
OF lots numbers 2. 3, and III Ltfleston &
Larrabee's Enlargement OF Evansville
which lie west OF and adjoining Vine
street: also beginning on tue northwest
az which the north line of section No. 20
aforesaid intersects said Main street;
thence extending west on said north line
or section - ten feet: thence in south
westerly direction, along the east side or
Vine street. b3L feet: hence east along 1
the south side OF the proposed Ann street |
~ feet 70 the northwest side of Main |
street: and thence along the northwest /
side OF Main street nortneastelIy BIZ feet ]
TO the place of beginning, embracing q /
part OF lots mum bers 1, 2 and I'm Lfllesfon i
q barrabee's Enlargement OF EvansvilIe
ana any person aggr1eved by reaxDR Of /
the adoption Of this order m az, at any /
lime within six Weeks, apply TO the Com \
mon Council for redress, by petition or re- i
In writing left with the Clerk /
OF the Common Council, cantaining q \
statement Of the injuries complained OF
and the amount demanded therefor. and L
said petition or remonstrance will be duly /
considered, heard. and determined on the I
3th Gay of Decem Der, 1859. nH nd
; A1ld Il Is further ordered, That the Clerk
record in the MInute-Book of the Common /
Council the plat of said Ann street. as ]
TO be Widened hereto; which
plat has been prepared by James ID. Saun-
1ers, City Surveyor. ~ f~
A. 81. McGRTFFs Clerk
k BY II. A. MC5RIFF, Deputy. II
s Oct 2sd isss. U6io2na 6fo2 asa copy
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28
Strike OF Telegraph Operators.

NEW YoRK, Oct. 27.-The strike of
the Franklin telegraph operators con-
tinues. The Company accedes to the
demands of the New York operators
for an advance of % per cent, but
refuses to reinstate the strikers at
Boston and elsewhere; but the oper-
ators here refuse to return to work
until the others are reinstated. The
operators in the Philadelphia and
Baltimore Offices have joined in the
strike.
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EVANSVILLE INDIANA, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 28 1852


b The Grand Lodge of I. O. o. F., of Ken
tucky, Yesterday, elected the following
officers. s.. 3. Fry, Grand Master: Wm.
Grand treasurer; NJ. j. Durham, Grand
Repr esen tative 70 the Grand Lodge OF the
United States. The amendment to the
CONSTITUTION of the Grand Lodge. prOpos-
ed at thelast annual session, was take 4 up
and adopted by 142 to IS. That amend
ment permits the session to be held at any
point In the State that nay be determined
by the vote OF the Grand Lodge.
The tailors' strike in Chicago still con-
times. They have made public deciara-
tion that they Will continue the strike un-
u the employers accede to their new scaie
OF prices. several employers have aceed-
ed to the demand OF the strikers and
signed the new scale. A meeting Of the
Tuesday night. at which COMMITTEES OF
dve W ere appointed to confer with siFn1-
lar committee appointed by the Tailors'
Union. 70 revise the present scale OF prices.
The Tailors' Union met yesterday fore
noon, and voted not to treat with the en-
ployers, co onmittee: Ihs e logrnsynIen 5Ie1,,ad IA
work, 10 was voted by the Union yester-
day forenoon that they be compelled to 90.
President of the International Union, gtv-
ing the Chicago Union permission 10
strike. and stating that funds would De
gived them TO carry II on.
At the. session Of the American Social
Scisnce Association in New York, yester-
day, Frederick Knapp, OF the Board OF
Commissioners of Emigration, read
paper on immigration. Prof. Bacon, OF
+ Yale College, read a paper on the subject
OF vaccination as an element OF public
health and Advocating the establishment
by the Government of a Bureau OF VaccI-
fuatloE.r Charles Francis Adanass Jr., next
read a carefully prepared paper on. the
States, in which nc advocated the election
by a popular vote instead of by electors.
He said that reform Is essential to political
health. All too, who have considered the
subj ecG, arrive at one conciuStOn-that a
change in he Constitution is Imperative.
The necessary mod idcatiOn will be found
reduced to form ia the report of Mr.. Law
renee, OF Ohfo+ on the New YOrk election
frauds. at the evening session papers
vice, by George William Curtis; the
natiodal census of 1870. ny Hon. James A.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28

A general order from the War De-
partment directs that the following
places be made general depots for
funds for Paymasfes5 named below,
subject only to oTders from these
Headquarters and the Paymaster
General: New York City. Breyct
Brigadier General BrowR, Assistant
Paymaster General; New Orleans,
Col. McClnre, Assistant Paym aster
General; San Francisco, Brevet Brig
adler General Leonard, Deputy Pay
master General; ST. Louis, Breyet
Brigadier General Fry, Deputy Pay
master General. All other Paymas-
ters viii continue as heretofore, under
the immediate command of Depart
ment and Division Commanders.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28
Foreign News.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, Oct. 27.-Jean D. Fran
cisco Martin, Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipaten cary from
Honduras, died in this 81 yesterday.
FRANCE
PARIS, Oct, 27.-The city IS tran
quill. There have been no disturb
ances whatever. The Emperor at
tended the Theatre Franeais last
evening.
PARIS, tAct. 27.-The Patrie, in its
issue of to-day, asserts that wide.
spread conspiracy has been discovered
in the Turkish provinces of ALA
maard and Herrogonina, in connec-
tion with tAe revolt at Cairo, in the
Austrian province of Dalmatria. Sew
eral arrests of persons implicated
have been made By the authorities,
and large amount of arms and am
munition seized. It is reported that
the Governments of Austria and Tur-
key have come to an understanding
whereby they viii act jointly in the
of the insurrection.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28
Annexation Notice.

A ND NOW HERE it appearing to
"A the Mayor and Common Council of
tue City OF Evansville that the following
described territory contiguous to said city,
and not plated or laid or Into lots, q map
by affidavit accurately describing the
same by metes and bounds and which said
territory is described as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at the southwest corner Of
Bray's Enlargement of the city OF Evans
vile, and thence running north 369 feet %
the southeast bank of The Wabash and
Erie Canal, thence northeasterlY along
said canal 7SS feet to the half section line,
passing north and south through the cen-
tire OF section 20, town 8 sOutn, range 10
west, In Vandrrburgh county, Indiana,
thence north along said half section line
800 feet &c the quarter quarter section
corner, thence west on the quarter quarter
section line 834 feet TO the Southeast line OF
Chestnut street Of said city, thence south
westerly along the side OF Chestnut sti eet
95S feet TO the northeast side of Tenth
street of said city, thence along said north
east side OF Tenth street 62l feet to the
thence southwesterly along said canal
bank 10 feet to the half section line, pass
Ing east and west through the centre of
section ~ Aforesaid, and from thence east
$50 feet along said half section line TO the
place OF beginning, ought to be annexed
TO the said city of Evansville and made a
part thereof, and the said Mayor and Com-
mon Council OF said city being desirous
that said territory should be annexed 10
lowing reasons tO-wit: First, that said ter
ritory Is contiguous TO, and TO a large e1-
Jcn9 utiOuAucu " Sdlu CITY. SeeOuus bhab
said territory shares in the BENEFITS OF eW-
erage and other improvements now made,
and necessary TO be made, and should be
annexed so as to share IN the burdens OF
taxation equally with other properly sim
Iarly situated, and now within The eorpo-
rate limits of said city; and third, that the
jurisdiction of said city over said territory
Is necessary TO enable the Com mon Coun-
cll of said city TO open and lay ont suitable
ST eets and alleys, and also 10 provide nec-
essary and proper drainage for said terri
tory. IL Is therefore ordered that t5e Mayor
ana Common Council OF said city give due
notice according TO the requirements OF an
act of the General Assembly of the state
Of Indiana, approved March 9Th, 1865, that
they Will, on the 18th day of December, |
1889, present TO the Board Of Commission !
ers OF Vanderburgh County, petition for |
the annexation as a part Of said city the |
territory heretnhefore described.
a. M. MCGRIFF, Clerk,
By e. A. MCGRIFF, Deputy.
City Clerks Offiee, october 23, 1863.
oc26-BW rUnfou coDy
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MARRIED.

JANSEN--ALLIS.-A the residence of
the brides father. on Wednesday, October
ZItn, oy Rev. q. u. n. Martin Mr.. JAMES
Y. JAHsES, OF Chicago, to Miss MAhGA-
BETTE ALL1s, daughter OF Mr.. FL. d. Aliis,
With the above announcement we re-
csiyed a magnificent cake and bottle OF
delicious Champagne Angelique," which
was ouafed to the health, long life, and
perpetual prosperity OF the happy pair.
PARRISH-MILLER.- the residence
of the brides father, on the 27eh inst. by
the Rev. r. Andrus, Mr.. q. e. PARRISH. of
Nashville, Tenn, to Miss MARY M1LLER,
Of this city
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28

THE New York World and the
Louisville Courier Journal appear to
Us to be pleased with the defeat of
Pendleton in Ohio. His election
would have spoiled their cranky vati-
oinations about finance and negroism,
while his defeat gives them a breath
ing spell in which to play the archl-
-ect Of dissension. uE. s.-gr
Nor are they entirely alone ia this.
The New York Tribune also thinks
that the election Of Pendleton would
have destroyed the Democratic party!
Every Radical In america is no doubt
delighted at his defeat; and the BUSH
whackers within the Democratic lines,
while protesting allegiance to its prin-
ciples, and at the same time trying to
stab il under the fifth rib, will always
be able to find backing and sympathy
from the whole Radical party.
We cannot view George III. Pendle-
ton as being shelved, as these pro-
fesssd friends but real enemies Of
Democracy assert and wish. He has
made a gallant and glorious fight, and
has done more than achieved success
he has deserved ii. Although de.
feated bya small vote, he has reduced
the Radical majority By many thou.
sands. At the next Presidential cleo
tion he will, like the wrestler of old
rise stronger from the rebound of hi
recent fall. Our voice is still fol
Pendleton - P0ducah Herald.
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Fine Stores for Rent.

1NYOS. 30 AND 30 NORTH FIRST ST
~ The folmcr now occupied by Millsf
Gardner q CO., wholesale Dry Goods; a. d
OF the latter III. Feldman n Co Wholesale
Cloths, etc, occu ~ the drst noor, and the
balance OF this building (which is sepa-
ratel has been used as wholesale Cloth.
ing House by s. Gumberts a. Co.
Each store Is 25 feet wide by l40 feet deer,
four stories high. with cellars feet in the
clear under each.
Possession giveR in November next.
To good tenants these stores Will be
rented VERY Low. Apply TO
=. Z. GILBERT 4 Co.,
Wholesale Grocers,
OCH d2ml No. 81 North First Street.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-28

THE New York Methodist las re-
ports from thirty ooe Annual lSoufer3
ences upon the question of Lay Dele
CATION. The vote stands: Aye, 2.398;
Nay, Cos; which is 145 more thanithe
requisite three.fourths. Il is hoped
that the Spring coaferences will be
able to maintain the proportion. aud
complete the success Of this popular
revolution.