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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Cheering Success of Virginia Enterprise Large
Dividend on Life Insurance.

Cheering Success Of Virginia Enterprise Large
Dividend on Life Insurance.
The Piedmont Life Insurance Company has de-
clared dividend of forty per cent on its Life Poll
cies, which have paid two annual premiums, and
the same is available on such policies at next re.
newal to absorb loans, or reduce cash payments.
This valuation of policies and dividends was made
by that eminent and experienced aetuary, D. P.
Fackler-hence, demonstrates beyond doubt the
solid success of this growing company.
The dividend could have safely been larger, but
with the prudence and caution which has ever guided
this company it has deemed it proper to hold sur,
plus beyond the reserve fund.
The company is now only in the eighteenth month
of its active operation-yet has issued 1000 policies
which is success really remarkable, and far ahead
of any company of like period in America or Eu-
rope; while its handsome dividend shows the econ
omy of its administration, and the undoubted per.
maneney of its success.
The success of this Southern Company being now
beyond question the economy of management
proved by large dividend, and its trusty and COM
petent directors giving of its future SOL
vency and progress-there can surely be possible
excuse to justify Southern man to commence or
continue to send his money off for life insurance.
No company is more solvent; no company has
progressed so rapidly; no company has more liberal
terms no company is managed with more prudence
and economy-in short, the Piedmont is equal to
any and surpassed by none, therefore, we advise all
to examine the merits of this Southern favorte be-
fore nsuring, and we feel confident they will prefer
the Piedmont before any other.
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Presbytery of Central Ohio.

Rev. DR.. Brown,-Knowing that among your
readers there are many who would like to hear
something concerning the missionary work of our
church in the Northern States, drop you a line
concerning our affairs.
Last October the Presbytery of Central Ohio
was organized in the heart Of the enemy country,
with four ministers and one church, at which day
of small things the North WeSterR Presbyterian
saw fit to sheer, and yet the same fair minded
editor permitted a personal attack on one Of our
Oldest and most venerable Minister'S native Of
old Ymginia-to appear in his paper and refused
to allow reply thereto. This is the kind of re-
paraton Of wrong very fashionable among so called
religious journals in this latitude.
At our first meeting by permission Of our Syn
Od-the Synod of Kentucky-we unanimously
voted TO enter into organic union with the Pres
byterian Church in the United States, and at our
second stated meeting which took place at West
Carlisle, CoshOcton county, April Sth we elected
Commissioners to the Assembly that is to meet in
Mobile, May Goth. At our second meeting there
were nine members, four ministers and five ruling
elders, representing as many churches, besides
delegate from another Geld representing Il eonsid-
cradle number of persons asking advice.
Rev. A NJ. COwan, the Moderator, opened the
meeting OF Presbytery with a sermon from James
il It. Rev. G. G. BOmberger was elected Mod
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painful evidences of growing neglect of family
worship and an open violation of the Sabbath and
of intemperance spreading in our midst
Sickness and death had Frustrated some of our
number, the aged Reid was on bed of pain the
Rev. Mr.. Sutton had been called away from earth,
and Brother Chandler, just entering on the work
Of the ministry, was no more
COMMISSIONERS TO THE ASSEMBLY.
Rev MesSrs. Bartlett and Bracket Elders
Mr. Kenneday, of the Camden church, and Major
A. Mcqueen, of Cheraw church.
THE OVERTURE
From the last General Assembly, requesting the
voice OF Presbytery as to having each church re-
presented by an elder, after discussion laid on
the table.
One hundred and sixty-Seven additions to the
church membership were reported.
Rev. Robert Bradley was dismissed to join Con
cord PreSbytery.
NEXT MEETING
At Cheraw. on Wednesday before the second
Sabbath in October. Adjourned meeting was
called at Sumter, April S0th. Adjourned on Fri
day, April 9th.
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$l2@l6; Common Wrappers, S1O@16; Fine Fancy
Wrappers, $l5@25; Extra Fancy Wrappers, $3.50
60; Steming, $S@$14; Stems, $l@4.50.
Provisions.
Bacon.-Sides, 171@1s3 cents; Shoulders, LOG
154 cents; plain hams, 1922 cents; canvassed
Nour, Ssuperfne, ss@s25; Extra, ss@s.5o'
Family, $1O.50@11.
Meal-bolted, 80 cents; unbolted, s0@S5 cents
Ccfee.-Java, 40@48 cents; Laguira, 24@26cts
Rio, 2O@24 cents.
Sugars.-Crushed, 17!@1S cents; refined extra c.
164@l6t cents; brown, l3@152 cents.
Molasses. 60@65 cents; Porto Rico, 75@Sl.
Butter.-Fresh country, 4O@b0 cents. Common,
1925.
Candles-Sperm, 45 cents; adamantne, 1920
cents tallow, 151@16 cents.
Salt-Alum, $2.40; LIVERPOOL So. 90@3.10
WooEWashed, 45@50c; unwashed, 80@3S.
Grain.-Wheat, $2.25@2. S5 for prime white; red,
$4,000; corn, 7s@82cts; oats, 60@65 cts: $50
Flaz Secd.-$2 86@$24O. Glover Seed, $40;
Herd grass seed, So.
Bees War.-40@43 cents.
Hay-Timothy prime, $1@$1.lO.
Nsh.-Mackerel, No. 1, $4,000; kits, $2.25@S;
Herrings, $6@S.
Fresh Meats, &c.-Beef, nett, SOS cents; mutt
Lard-20@22 cents
Eggs-Per dozen, 20@21 cents.
Chickens. -20@4O cents.
Dressed FoDls-15@25 cents.
Dried Apples-s@1O cents.
Dried Psaches-1S@20 cents.
Cotton-25@30 cents.
Fsathers-50@70 cents.
Lime-$1. SO@$2.
TIckings-13@30 cents.
Cotton Oznaburgs-19@20 cents.
Bro,on Shirtings-4-4, 5000; 4, 14(9l6 cts.
Timber. -Virginis Pine, seasoned, $30@323.
Shingles. Virginia heart, very dull, S496.
,Staues-W hiskey barrel staveAsnd heading, Slo
@25; -four barrel slaves $6@7.50.
Peruvian Guano-$8O@S1 cash from store.
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The Presbytery of Augusta

Met at MiIledgevile, April Sth, at u P. NJ. The
Rev. f. NJ. Green preached the opening sermon
from John xvii, II: "Sanctify them through thy
truth.
The Rev. j. D. Burkhead was chosen Modera-
tor, and the Rev. I. p. Cleveland, Temporary
Clerk.
The Rev. Ferdinand Jacobs of Athens, Ga,
was elected Stated Clerk, and Treasurer of Pres
bytery.
The Committee on Education reported that the
Assemblys Committee had promptly responded
to their appeals for aid; granting $40 for the
support of our candidates
The Rev. G. II. Cartledge and elder Charles A.
Rowland, principals, and the Rev. Henry Newton
and elder n. B. White, alternates, were appointed
commissioners to the General Assembly.
The tall sessions were appointed to be held In
Homer church, Sept. l5th at o'clock P. NJ.
The Rev. Homer Hendee on dismission fiom
Macon Presbytery was, after examination, re-
ceived to membership in this Presbytery.
The committee for grouping together feeble
churches into suitable pastoral charges was con-
tinued.
The ministers of Presbytery were directed to
devote two Sabbaths at discretion to missionary
labor before next meeting Of Presbytery.
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Presbytsry of Brazos

Met at NayaSota, Texas, on Thursday April lst.,
at y 2. NJ, and was opened with sermon by the
last Moderator present, Rev. Samuel Mckinney,
ID. D., from the 57th Psalm and 9TH verse.
Eight ministers were present and three were
absent; and eight churches were represented by
ruling elders, and twelve were unrepreSented.
Rev. j. w. Miller was chosen Moderator, and
James Sorley-ruhng elder, Temporary Clerk
Two candidates for the Gospel ministry, MesSrs
Sidney F. Porter and Vim. Boyd.
The Chairmen of the Standing Committee on
Sabbath Schools, Sustentatlon, Foreign Missions,
Publication, and Education, made their written re-
ports, which showed a gratifying and systematic
working Of the churches on those matters which
are so essential to the success and growth of our
Church. The committees are all organized, and
keep the matters committed to their direction, be-
fore the congregations at the appointed time.
The pastoral relation between the Rev. John
NJ. Cochran and the Huntsville church, was dis.
solved by mutual request; and he was dismissed
to the Presbytery Of Western Texas. DR.. Mckin-
ney was appointed to preach in the church, and
declare the pulpit vacant,
The Rev. r. H. BSerS, d. D.. was elected Pres
byterial Evangelist. to enter at upon his work
The nominations to the General Assembly, made
at the fall meeting, were confirmed, VIZ Rev. w.
@. Somerville, principal and Rev. j. r. Hutchi-
son. D. D.. alternate. Ruling elder, James Sor-
lev. principal; and ID. d. AtehiSon, alternate.
A cali being put into the hands of the Rev. W..
G. Somervie, from the Houston church, he ac-
cepted it, and the following order was made for
his installation, viz: On the first Sabbath in May,
the Rev. DR.. Byers to preside, propose the Con
stitutiOnaf questions, and charge the church. The
Rev. Dr. Bunting to preach the sermon, and charge
the pastor.
The free conversation on the state of religion,
showed much GOODNESS and Indifference in most of
the churches, and some encouraging symptoms in
others. In several there had been additions, and
a growing interest.
The most OF the churches reported compliance
with the injunction Of the Presbytery as to Stated
Annual Collections for all our committees.
The total collections during the year, for church
purposes, will exceed eleven thousand dollars
The church membership is not quite FIVE hundred.
r. f. BUNTING, Stated Clerk.
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Obituaries.

Died, at "Clay Bank" Cumberland county, Va,
on the 10Th instant JAMES, son of ]. Taylor and
Julia R. Gray, aged IA months and 81 days.
Died, at his residence in this city, on the 2Sd
Instant JAMES 81. WALFoRD, in the 42d year OF his
age.
Died, at Danville, Va, April 18th, Mrs. ELIZA
GARRISON ROBERTSON, wife of Harrison Robertson,
formerly of Norfolk, and daughter of the late
Jaqueline Amber Marshall of Fauquier county, Va.
Died, in this city, on the 2lst Instant General
THOMAS S. RAYMOND. He was born in Harrison
county, Va, January 18th, 1874, and was conse
uuently in the 10th year of his age.
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LARGE CROPS!!!
Are to be secured only by the use Of the best and
most approved
supply of which can always be found at our ware.
houses
Nos. 1918 AND 1920 CARY STREET.
To aid buyers in this selection we issue special
Circulars of many of the leading articles, which we
forward to all applicants.
We offer the following STANDARD FERTILIZERS
which have been extensively and successfully used
for several years on TOBACCO, CORN and
WHEAT crops in all parts of the State.
No. Peruvian Guano,
Soluble Pacific Guano,
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Whann's Raw Bone supr Phosphate Of Lime
Poudrette, Plaster,
Alkaline Salts of Potash.
The most convincing evidence of the value Of
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increasing demand for them.
We ask the attention of all consumers of Fertili-
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Giving analysts, Correspondents Price, dc.
We continue to furnish the very best varieties of
choice
SEED POTATOES,
NAVY BEANS,
BLACK EYED PEAS,
YELLOW PEAS,
BUCKWHEAT, &c.
Prompt and careful attention given to all business.
Letters promptly answered
Catalogues and circulars forwarded on application.
ALLISON & ADDISON,
1918 and 1920 Cary ST., Richmond, Va.
ap 21-2m
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Mattiea,

In the Presbyterian church, Marion, Va, April
14th, by Rev. William " Wilson. A. JEFFERSON
SALE, Esq, of Marion, and BETTY GooDRlDGE,
daughter of the officiating minister.
On the Dist instant, at the residence Of j. w.
Peasants, Goochland county, Va, by the Rev. W.
S. Thompson, HAMPDEN B. NICHOLAS, of Bucking-
ham, and Miss WILLIE Sue DARLINGTON, of Gooch-
land
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Ebenezer Presbytsry, KY. at its late meeting In
Elizayille, BY an almost unanimous vote, resolved
to send Commissioners to the Southern General
Assembly.
At the recent meeting of the Presbytery of South
Smith, L. K Glasgow, and j. f. Latimer, were
licensed to preach the gospel as practitioners
Religious Interest.-At the regular quarterly
Communion in the Church of Fayetteville, last
Sabbath, there were twelve additions to the
Chureh,-nine of them upon examination. The
heart of the pastor, Rev. Fl. G. Hill and the hearts
of God people in the church nave been made glad
by this evidence of the presence and power OF the
Holy Spirit
We learn through private note, that there is
considerable religious interest manifest among the
young ladies of Edgeworth Female Seminary,
Greensboro. N G Presbyterian.
Rev. Dr. stiles.-This reverend gentleman has
been preaching with great effect in the Presbyterian
Church in this city during the week just passed.
He is acknowledged to be one of the most able
and effective preachers in the country, and his
sermons abound with great force of thought and
expression. Large congregations have attended
the services all of whom have experienced great
pleasure from the sermons His labors here will
no doubt be productive of great good Whining
ton Journal
Rev. J. N. McCOrd, writes from Mt Pleasant,
Ark, to South Western Presbyterian that although
his congregation have been greatly impoverished
they propose building for themselves Church
We learn that the Providence Orion and Sandy
Ridge congregations in East Alabama Presbytery,
have presented very fine horse to the Rev. VIM.
Swift, their Stated Supply. While these congre-
cations have made this present as token OF their
affectionate regard for their minister, looking for
no other reward than is always found in the exer-
else of kindly feelings, we doubt not they will reap
the benefit Of what they have done in many ways.
No investment more profitable to themselves can
be made by congregations, than in providing fully
for the comfort of their pastors. Southern Pes6g-
terrain.
Episcopal ConventiOn.-The Episcopal Conven.
ton for the Diocese of Virginia will meet In
Fredericksburg in May next.
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Commercial Matters.
WHOLESALE MARKETS.

TUESDAY, April 81, 1869.
Revised and corrected by SPENCER CUNNING
HAM, General Commission Merchant, Shoco Ware
house, Richmond.
GoLD-Selling, 1S8@1SSl. SnvER-Selling, 124.
Tobacco Market.
Breaks Full and prices without any change to
note. We quote:
Common Lugs, light weights, $5@$6.25; Good
Lugs, good weights, $5@7.60; Sweet Lugs, working,
$6@7!; Common Shipping Leaf, $63@9; Fine
Shipping Leaf. ssS@12ii Fine Manufacturing Leaf,
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Edgeworth Female Seminary.

THE NEXT ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT in
this Institution will be held on the 10th of June.
The Rev. B. M. SMITH, D. D Professor in the
Union Theological Seminary, Va, will deliver a
Literary address in the forenoon, and the Rev. j.
NJ. SHERWOOD Editor of the N. G. Presbyterian,
will deliver an address before the Alumni OF the
Seminary in the afternoon of the same day.
The annual Examinations will take place on Mon
day, Tuesday, and Wednesday previous.
The friends of Education generally are most re-
spectfully invited to attend.
an 28-lm j. M. M. CALDWELL.
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Orange Presbytery

Met on Wednesday evening, and was opened
with sermon by the Rev. F. H. Johnston, OF
Lexington. The Rev. L. G. Yass, of Newbern,
was elected Moderator, and the Rev. f. H. John
ston and ruling elder j. A Wormack were ap-
pointed temporary clerks.
Rev. William s. Lacy was dismissed to connect
himself with the Presbytery of Abingdon, and
the Rev. G. H. Wiley was granted permission
to labor in Tennessee, as agent for the American
Bible Society.
The next stated meeting Of the Presbytery will
be held at Pittsboro'
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A N EXPERIENCED AND ACCOMPLISHED
IN LADY TEACHER, from Virginia, desires to
September, in private family, select school, or
Seminary, in the city of Richmond preferred.
Highest testimonials and very best of references
given if desired. Ill A
Address with particulars, Miss F.,.
300 West Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md,
an 21-9t care of VIM. II. Gruber.
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r. II. KELLOGG, j. W. GIBSON,
KELLOGG & GIBSON.
Importers, Wholesale and Retail dealers in
CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE,
and HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
No. 1907 Main street, Richmond, Va.
We have removed to the large and elegant Store
lately occupied by Messrs Butler l. Son, where,
with increasing facilities and much larger stock,
we are prepared to offer to our friends and the
public complete assortment of goods In our line
at very low prices.
With grateful thanks for the very liberal patron
age extended to us heretofore, respectfully soil.
cit continuance. KELLOGG & GIBSON,
ia 1s-tf No. 1907 Main St., Eagle Square.
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Ecclesiastical Aptites.
The Board of Directors of the Theological
Seminary at Columbia

Will meet according to adjournment on Monday,
May 10th, at 8 P. NJ
WILLIAM E. BoGGs, Clerk.
DREcToRs-Re DR.. ]. R. Wilson, Rev DR.. ].
Leighton Wilson, Rev. VIM. Banks, Rev. D. Nc
Queen, Rev. w. Finn, Rev. A. f. Dickson, j. A.
Ansley, Esq, Prof Joseph LeConte, Gen. James
Gillian, DIR. ]. w. Simpson, and II. Muller, Esq.
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John j. Owen, D, D, IL. D.. Vice President of
the College of the City of New York, died on the
18th, in his Goth year.
Professor Mitchell, the well.known mathemati-
clan, died at Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, on
the 10th, from general debility. He was seventy
six years of age.
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In the Grand. duchy of Baden popular vote has
been taken on the question whether the schools
are to be OF UNCONVENTIONAL or of an unsectarian
character. The vote, so far as We have seen, is
Overwhelmingly in favor of unseetarian schools.
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The success of this SOUTHERN COMPANY is there
fore ahead of any now in existence, and It's RAPID
progress will soon place it in the FRONT RANK OF
Life Insurance Companies.
If the above good Companies have succeeded on
so much scorss start is it not absurd to doubt the
greater and more certain success of "The Pied-
mont on so much better start?
p6T Insure your life in the PIEDMONT.
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WAREROOMS.

We have now on hand in two of those large iron
front buildings opposite the Post Office large and
superior stock of
CHAMBER, PARLOR AND
DINING ROOM FURNITURE.
And we are selling at prices to suit the times.
Also HAIR AND SHUCK MATTRESSES,
FEATHER BEDS, &c.
All in want of goods in our line will find 1t to
their interest to examine our assortment.
Furniture Repaired and Upholstered
HARDWOOD & RITTER,
Opposite Post office, Main street,
feb 17-3m Richmond, Va.
TRESH GARDEN SEED.
We offering the largest and best selected Stock,
offered in the South from the best growers OF
this country and Europe, every variety warranted
true to name.
CABBAGE OUR SPECIALITY,
None can surpass, and but few equal in quality
Catalogues giving short directions for cultivation
sent free to any address, on application.
PALMER & TURPIN,
No. 1926 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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TESTIMONIALS.
FROM PREs'T Piedmont LIFE INSURANCE Co.,
Richmond, January 9Th, 1869. I
JOHN W. RISON, ESQ.
Dear SIR Knowing many who are slaves to the
use of Tobacco would like to quit it, would recon-
mend your "Antidote" as sure remedy. l certify
to its efficacy, because, after having used tobacco
for fifteen years, was enabled to quit it without
inconvenience, after using your "Antidote," and
have now no desire or taste for tobacco
w. G. DARLINGTON.
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THE BANK OF CALIFORNIA,

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CAPITAL s5000,O00, Gold.
Surplus l,20O,OO0, 90.
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rator, and Rev. Robert Morrison, Temporary

orator, and Rev. Robert Morrison, Temporary
Clerk.
The free conversation on the state OF religion IN
our bounds brought out much to interest and en-
courage.
Rev. Robert Morrison was chosen principal and
Rev. @. G.. Bombeger alternate, Commissioner TO
the General Assembly, ruling elder VIM: kllen OF
the Waterford church, principal, and L. NJ camp
bell of the Bladensburg church, alternate.
North Liberty was chosen as the place. ana tne
second Thursday of September next at o'cock,
P. NJ, as the time of the next stated meeting OF
PreSbytery
After very harmonious and pleasant session OF
three DAYS in which variety of business was con-
sidered and disposed of, the Presbytery adjourned
While we have cause for thanktulness to Uou
for what has been accomplished here IN the past
few months, and for our prospects, yet we need
the prayers and sympathy of all true TRENDS OF
Presbyterianism, for though "a great door and
effectual" seems opened to US, it IS certain there
are many adversaries," and the hercest, the most
untiriug and the most unscrupulous OF them are
found in the ranks of the so-caled Old School
Presbyterian Church, now so filled with love ana
tenderness toward the New School branch to which
they are anxious to be united in few days. Our
bitterest foes were once members OF our own Pres
byterian household. Our trials here are neither
few nor small, but our trust is In Power that
makes even the wrath of man to praise Him. ora
pro Robis. Fraternally yours,
CENTRAL ONO.