The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-11-24
REV. STUART ROBINSON.

As the individual whose name stands at
the head of this article has acted distin-
guished part in the relentless struggles of
Radical against Constitutional Presbyterian
ism in Kentucky, it may not be amiss to
send out, all imperfect as it is, a daguerreo-
type of the man to the many admirers who
have never seen the original.
Dr. Robinson at the present moment is IN
the prime and vigor of matured manhood
Physically he reminds one of the first Ma
pOleon at the period when the Emperor be-
gan to exchange the leanness of youth for
that rotundity and fulness of figure, which
enhanced the vigOr and endurance of both
body and mind. There are the same broad
set shoulders, there is the same massive
head in the region where PhrenOlogists 10
cate eombativeness aud will-the same lofty
forehead and piercing eye. while the stout
ensemble" of the one face is startling y alike
to the other. There is also striking re
semblance again in the quick, rapid, deci-
sive, uneeremoniOus movements Of the body,
whether sitting or walking Indeed, one
can almost imagine himself in the presence
of the 'Petite Corporal" with the arena Of
conflict changed, as he listens to the DR.. in
his rapid sketches of summers missionary
campaign. The evangelist is to make OBJ
servations here, such and such pastors are to
cooperate yonder, while at certain strong
holds of the enemy every force is to be
.1pnited. No point is forgotten, no brother
passed overall difficulties are foreseen, OBJ
stacles, as far as possible, removed, failures
provided against; and to give confidence
and courage to other soldiers in this war,
the leader is willing to make the place of
hardship the post of hOnOr-and this ne
chooses for himself A stranger who meets
DIR. Robinson for the first time, and that in
the midst of pressing duties, is almost sure
to feel disappointed, and sometimes slightly
hurt. At such moments there is a brusque-
ness and apparent coldness that repels,-
The person introduced appears scarcely to
be observed, and as he passes on hurriedly
the stranger looks after him in bewilderment'
Never mind. The Dr. is LOW crowded with
the cares of many things. The morning S
mail has brought letters from congregations
whose houses of worship are endangered
from ministers who are out of employment
and seek for a feld-from widows and or
phans who are ahungered and almost naked
His great heart is busted about these press
ing necessities and bitter cries, and other
things must wait. For when mans repu-
tation for kindness and muni6eence goes out
on the winds, the stricken will fly instinc-
lively to such a source for sympathy and
aid. Money is forthwith sent to one, food
and raiment to another, while a field of labor
is secured for third.
A mornings pressing work is over at last
The good brother now comes into No. Y,
Fourth street, with smiling face. He en-
quires for the stranger, takes him into the
well known vehicle, and in few minutes
'Old Whitley" lands all parties safely at
Cedar HILL Reader, were you ever at Ce'
dar Hill? if not, manage by some means to
get there, if your way should lie at any time
through Louisville. There is a plot of
ground, twenty acres in extent, lying be-
tween Third and Sixth streets, and about a
mile from Main. There are no grounds half
so beautiful in or about the city. After en-
tering the outer gate there is a gradual as
cent until the lawn is reached, which spreads
out beautifully all around the spacious man
sion. Blue grass of the deepest hue vege-
tates in every direction, whilst the pilgrim
can now rest for while, if he chooses, be-
meath the shade of noble forest trees,
through whose branches the winds have
whistled for century. Then facing to the
city, down there to the right, about hun.
dred yards distant, reached by winding
path, Overshadowed by eVergreens, is a ma
tural dale, carpeted with green, and fenced
about on every side, without shrubs, and
trees, and flowers; where once year, in
summer time, the kindhearted DR.. rejoices
in beholding the ruddy faces, and hearing
the gleeful voices of thousand happy
children, Looking to the left, seyenty-fvt
PAGES or more, there stands model chapel
in which a regular afternoon service is hello
for young folks and old, who cannot be
reached by regular sanctuary privileges IL
the bosom of the great city. Now turning
your back upon Louisville and walking
straight onward, the path leads directl!