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CENTRAL PRlESB YTERIAN

printed Minutes of 1869 The whole of them hav-
ing character utterly Inconsistent with the idea
Of common responsibility much less Christian
principle and high personal character, in those
against whom they are ERECTED.
will not willingly co4ntenance such deplorabe
acts. They who led the Assembly into them, may
or may not escape the Just consequences of their
conduct. They who fully understand them and
yet submit willingly to hem, deserve to be victims
of them. RE
[ desire to record, irs connection with this act,
my affectionate appreciation of the uniform sup
port, and the many tokens of personal kindness.
| have received from tie Board of Directors.
And so | rest your bi6ther in Christ,
Ro. j. BRFCKTNRIDGE
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geliaioll5 gntelliaente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES

Prosbytory of Chesapeake, the recent meet.
ing in Baltimore, Rev. j. W. Pugh resigned the
office of Stated Clerk, and Rev. j. B. Ross was
elected to fill his place.
Rev. Mr.. Pugh, having received and accepted a
call to Greensboro, KY, was dismissed to the
Presbytery of Louisville,
Rev. John Leyburn was received from the Pres
bytery of East Hanover and obtained leave to con-
tinue the supply of the Reformed church, in Bal
timore.
The evangelist of Presbytery, Rev. j. D. Mitch
ell, D. D., was directed to re6rganize church in
Rappahannock county, Va, and to organize new
churches in Loudouu and Cupeper counties Va,
if the way be clear.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

From the Presbyterian Board of Publication the
following four books are received, all belonging to
their Series for You'll" and all 24mos.
The SILVER SMITH OF JERUSALEM. PIP. 264.
THE PRISONERS. BY Rev. w. P Breed, D. D.
PIP. 2SS.
THE BITTER DOSE, and other stories. PIP 2l6.
THE LITTLE STREET SWEEPER PIP. l32.
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The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod
Nc q f5s n sdas county, Aia, on the
10th September, and was opened with sermon by
Rev. David Pressy. Rev. a. j Murphy, OF
Bloomington, Tennessee, was elected Moderator.
The meeting was not large one, but all Of the
Presbvteries were represented, except the Arkan.
sas There was fair proportion of the talent and
wisdom Of the Synod present The representation
from the eldership was perhaps better than usual.
The spirit of the meeting was good. In this re-
'gpect it was the best meeting the Synod has had
in twenty years There seemed to be also more
union Of purpose and of action than usual
The spirit of enterprise in this meeting was
quite noticeable All seemed to feel that the COM
mission given TO the church was commission to
aoork The cause of missions received good
share of attention. The domestic field was pro
vided for as well as possible with the materials at
at hand. As usual there was want OF laborers
There was no lack of means. The contributions OF
the churches towards the missionary work were
ample.
After much prayerful delberahoni it was resolved
to prosecute the work at Nashville, and Rev. o.
B. Belts of Winnsboro was ordered to that field
with assurances Of full and cordial support, and
he accepted the appointment.
The wants of Erskine College and Seminary
were acknowledged and met as far as it was deemed
practicable 10 90 so. VT. w. -. Lowry, vi LOUIS
vile, Georgia, was elected Professor of Latin in
the College, and DR.. Boyce, of Fairfield, South
Carolina, was elected to a Professorship in the
Seminary. Dr. Hemphill was appointed General
Agent for the College. The Professor in the Sem.
mary is to be supported by the annual contribu
tons of the churches.
A favorable report was made of the condition
and prospects of the associate Reformed PresJyte.
rian Another effort is to be made to start the
Sabbath School paper. A Book Committee was
appointed, consisting of Dr. j. 2. Pressly, Prof.
W. Hood, and j. l. Bonner, who are to keep a
depository of suitable books for our Sabbath
Schools, and from which the churches are expected
to obtain their supplies.
A Committee was appointed to secure, if posi-
bic, revised and improved version of the Psalms.
This Committee consists of j. l. Bonner, DR..
Grier, and DR.. BOyce
Rev. G. W. BOggs, the delegate from the Pres
byterian Church, was received on the second day
of the meeting, and made pleasant and appro
pirate address, which was cordially responded tC
by the Moderator. Rev. w. Nj. McElwee, o.
Virginia, with Rev. j. A. Myers as alternate, was
appointed to represent the Synod in the next AS
sembly.
The Synod adjourned to meet at Salem, Upton
county, Tennessee, on Thursday before the third
Monday in September, 1870.
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an account OF his missionary operations in Eastern
Kentucky. The Stated Clerk was directed to pub
sh such portion of his letter as may be OF general
interest.
The following paper was adopted:
Presbytery has listened with pleasure to letter
transmitted by DR.. j. G. Bayless, presenting an
outline OF his labor in Kentucky and thanks the
Head OF the Church that this brother has been
spared to labor in the destitute fields where his lot
has been cast and that the tokens OF Divine favor
have crowned his work
ReSOtced, That as ministers and elders we will
extend to brother Bayless all cooperation In our
power IN the way Of contributions OF money and
books, and cease not to remember him at throne
of grace.
B. NJ. Hobson, by letter. and r. s.. Evans, in
person, reported as Commissioners to the General
Assembly. The reports were received and the dill
igence OF the Commissioners approved
Interesting statistics and reports were presented
during the conversation on the state of religion IN
our bounds. Most of the churches enjoy the
stated means OF grace-fresh interest is awakened
IN the Sabbath School cause-missonary work Is
prosecuted more vigorously than hitherto-several
OF our churches have enjoyed precious seasons OF
lngatherlng, and from every side there come lndl-
cations that the Lord hath not forgotten his Zion.
d. NJ. Evans was continued as Evangelist OF
Presbytery, on the same terms as heretofore.
Mlllersburg was chosen as the place for the next
stated meeting.
w. u. White was recommended for an appro-
priatiOn Of 500 for six months.
Rev. MesSrs. Banton, Evans and elder Hudson
were appointed Committee to visit Florence and
re0rganize church. if the way be clear.
Rev. Messrs. Dobbs, Scudder and elder Hender'
son were authorized to organize church at Mt.
Carmel # the way be clear.
HENBY VI. ScUDDER, Stated Clerk.
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wanted-Tbe churches in Monroe county, Ala
bama, are very anxious to get minister to preach
to them. Scotland is the principal church-one
organisation with two congregations and two
houses of worship, one at Monroeville, the county
site and the other on Flat Creek, about twelve
miles distant The minister should live at one or
the other of these places There is Claiborne,
about thirteen miles from Monroeville, one of the
oldest churches in the State.
There is also an organisation at Bells Landing
and, il properly cultivated, church might be
established at Pineville Some of these points
have been supplied by Brother Salter, now gone
to his rest Some one is greatly needed to water
the seed already sown.
His death has opened another field at Lower
Peach Tree, which, with some other points, could
sustain a minister if they would make the effort
Any communications addressed to Hon. NJ. NJ
McCorvey, Monroeville, Ala, or to Dr. Smith,
Lower Peach Tree, Ala, would receive attention
4
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THE AMERICAN GROoER.-We have received
the 2nd number of this semi-monthly journal, pub
hshed in New York 1t is an octave of 20 pages,
and is stored with all kinds of useful matter per-
tanning to trade The price current and other sta
tistics are tul and satisfactory, and as there is
demand for such publication, we hope it will be
successful.
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Payments at the SynOd.-Many of our sub
scrbers who are in arrears intend to transmit their
dues by members attending the meeting of the
Synod of Virginia, on the 9th inst.
Ii is requested that brethren having charge Of
such payments viii present them with names, Post
offices, &c, distinctly written, and with the exact
amount of money, or as near to it as possible. This
will prevent delay and Inconvenience in making
change. at a time when many are waiting to be ac-
eommodated.
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From the North Carolina Presbyterian.
Alamance Church.

Brother Sherwood 1t will no doubt be crafty
ing to Christians in general and to the friends of
old Alamance church in particular, to learn that
God has again visited His people here We closed
last Sabbath fourth Sabbath of September) a
meeting of nine days continuance, during which
Gods Spirit has been powerfully present in reviv-
ing the dropping graces of His children, retaining
backsliders, and convincing and converting sinners
As far as we have learned, thirty-two persons have
expressed themselves as induging for the first
time hope in Jesus Christ. Others We trust,
are still seeking Every period of life had its re-
preventative in these hopeful conversions Old
age was there, tottering beneath the burden of
seventy winters; and sturdy manhood all conscious
of its strength; and blooming childhood too, in
whose cheek is the rose of ninth summer. They
come forward, one by one,-how beautiful the
sight land lay their hearts down. an offering be-.
fore Jesus
Our thanks are due and we hereby render our
grateful Acknowledgements to brother Smith, of
Greensboro, who did more preaching during the
meeting than any one else; to brother Alexander
of Bethel, who gave us days preaching, though
broken down by similar labors in his own church,
followed by like blessed results and to brother j.
NJ NJ. Caldwell, of Edgoworth Female Seminary,
who also preached day for us; but with overflow
ing hearts, to Him most OF all, without whose
Spirit and grace the planting even of Paul and the
watering of Apolos could have been in vain
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VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ALMANAC
We are indebted to Messrs. Gary, Clemmitt &
JONES' publishers, for the Virginia and North Car
DINA Almanac for 1870, computed by one of the
most thorough scholars in Virginia, Mr. Samuel
Schooler, an A. NJ of the University Of Virginia,
and principal Of Edge Hill Academy
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Gettysburg Appeal concerning our Con
federate dead at Gettysburg is of such character
that it only needs to be read in order to secure the
hearty appreciation of all.
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THE Southern Churchman.

The Southern Churchman. The reply
made in the Central Presbyterian two weeks ago
to an article in the Southern Churchman, has
brought out a rejoinder in the last issue of that
paper, which it will be incumbent upon US to an
swer next week.
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The SEMINARY MAGAZINE, for October, 1869.
NJ W. Lakewood, publisher, I'LL Main street,
(up-stairs9 Richmond, Va. Subscription $3.50
per anuum. Single copy % cents
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B&@ To THE TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS OF
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEAINARY.-YOu will
please meet in the Lecture-Room Of the LIST
Presbyterian church in Richmond, Va, on
Tuesday, Goth of October, at q o'clock,
P. Nj.
The object of this meeting is to attend to
the election of Professor, and also to some
unfinished business of Importance.
S. A. STANFIELD, President.
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Another Laborer Fallen.-We learn, with great
sorrow, of the sudden death of Rev. J. Franklin
Ford, of Shreveport, La. Brother Ford died Sep
down in the street and died short time after be-
ing taken home. He was man of lovely character
useful, highly esteemed and respected throughout
that whole region. He was presiding, at the time
Of his death, over Furnishing Female School, at
Shreveport. He was successful teacher, and we
think the oldest member of the Presbytery of Red
River. His loss will be extensively felt.
South Western Presbyterian.
Resigned.-Rev. II. II. Paine for fifteen years
the Jealous and beloved pastor Of the Presbyterian
Church IN Holly Springs, has rendered his resgna-
ton. He desires to devote himself to the Frank
lin Female College, of which Institution he is one
of the Principals. In parting with Mr. Paine as
pastor, words OF ordinary regret are vain. During
his connection with the church, he labored I'm
ceaslngly with Christian zeal, and endeared himself
to our people,. 10 his efforts, in great degree,
assisted by the berality of his congregation and
our cOmmunity-ls due the completion Of the new
church, one of the handsomest edifces in the
South. The prayers Of our people accompany the
faithful laborer in his new work. That he and his
co-Princpal, Prof VIM. Clark, have
in establishing an Institution for young
ladies, Of which the State will be proud, is some
consolation for the loss Of the former as pastor of
the church.-HOly Springs Reporter.
A New ChurCh-Workmen are busily engaged
IN digging the foundation of the Presbyterian
church at the corner of Tenth and Porter streets,
Manchester. A considerable portion Of the money
mas been raised, and the prospects for the speedy
completion Of the edifice are good.
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Rev. DR.. ]. D. MitoheI's Post Office address is
changed from Lynchburg to Alexandria, Va.
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Rev. William E. Hill has accepted the call to the
Third Presbyterian church, Church Hill, of this
city.
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No. SPECIAL NoTIcE.-Most of our sub
scribers began with the year, July 18th.
Payment in advance, (S3, was therefore
due at that date.
If not paid within two months from July
18th, the terms are 81.
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ny REMOyAL.-The Office of the Central Pres
byterian has been removed to No. 1918 Main Street
over the Banking house Of Thomas Branch, Esq.
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CHANGE.-The Post Office box of the Central Pres
byterian is changed from 452 to u.
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REV. WILLIAM BROWN, D. D, Editor.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-09-16
! e RTE RAILWAY

eTEH GREATTHRoUGH ROUTE TO THE EAST
This Company now control and operate thir-
teen hundred miles of road, extending from
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dunkirk, Buffalo and
Rochester to New York. -7-'-
tits of the six feet gauge, nearly a third
wider than other roads, enabling the Compa-
ny to construct and use coaches correspond.
ingly larger and more comfortable. Its track
has been placed in thorough rer : by the
substitution of Steel Rails at such points as
are subject to the greatest service, and where
the highest rate of speed Is required to be
made. t9af va 11l
New and improved Sleeping Coaches &C.
company all night trains. They are heated
by steam, perfectly ventilated, contain spa
cious and elegant Dressing and State-rooms
and combine all the modern improvements.
Excellent Dining Saloons are located at
convenient points upon the line, where ample
time is allowed for meals, a,fr; ,ver.fsee. e
Three Express trains daily are run from the
western termini Of the road to New York
without change, making asquick time as by
any other route yii@ q Eila+ laa.l1
The long distance run without change-S60
the spacious Accommodations of its
Broad Gauge Coaches, especially commend
this route to families and ladies.
Tickets via this popular line can be OBJ
tanned at all principal ticket offices through
out the country. ili3 55 49tf ~ Z
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KENOSHA
!esday and Wednesday Oct. 18th and 18th.
EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS.
EdS'0rSet Ertrdct from the Kenosha Telegraph Q
Feb. 18Th, 1869. .f.. I-s.s
] VALUABLE Testimony.

THOMAS Rowland, Esq, an old resident of thi
county, aged "a years, has been deaf for a nun
Der of years, and troubled by,constant unpleasant
sounds in his head. He called upon DR.. SMITH at
the Halliday House two months ago, and had an
operation performed on his ears which resulted in
instant relief. We saw Mr.. Rowland two or three
days ago, and he informed us that the noises are
all gone and his hearing is almost as acute as it
ever was such home testimony, coming from a
citizen OF Mr., ILL., standing and a restoration to
hearing of one ofhis age, is worthy Of credence,
and is sufficient to inspire with hope the afflicted
VINO are within reach Of Dr.. .SGIYTH. aes,-.. -s-a
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Personal.

Mr.. E. G. MCCLELLAN, son of DR.. Nc
Clellan of this city who has been spending a
portion of the summer in the state of Ken
lucky has returned to Kenosha, looking none
the worse for his sojourn among the dixie
'dimecrats.n
l. M. WAITE Esq, who has been out to
Kansas City, Mo-, the past summer and who
we understand is about disposing Of his prop
erty here, with the view of removing to that
city, is in town. Nj, W.reports. business in
a fourishing condition in Kansas City.
CHARLEY BELL, the piano tuner is in our
city and will receive the orders of those who
desire his services, at the Water Cure Char
ley knows all about piano and will take the
discordant kinks out OF one in short order
and at reasonable rates.
ISAAC GEORGE Esq, President of the Ma
tional Typographical Union, has been spend
ing few days in this City with his parents.
The honors of Office rest easy with Isaac, he
is the same genial gentleman of yore-not the
least pulled up by the high honor conferred
upon him by our national organization. We
cannot repress feeling of pride that one OF
our Kenosha boys who for years has lived and
labored with us should be chosertrom among
the multitude of excellent typos of our ma
ton, as the executive officer of their Union
the strongest and most powerful trade Union
in the land We have no fear but Mr.. George
will acquit himself creditably and To the en-
tire satisfaction of his constituents.
We learn that our young friend T. 4. LEE,
has, from poor health, been forced to forego
his studies and has returned home to this city.
Mr.. Lee left Oberlin College, a few months
since from the same cause, and after a short
respite at home, he left for Amherst. Mass.
hoping that with the help of the gymnasium
and other physical exercises which are made
part of the studies at that celebrated insti-
tuition of learning to be able to complete his
course of studies. But his strength was bare
ly sufficient for him to reach that CITY and
pass examination preparatory-t to entering
school, when he was obliged to give ND. and
come home. We are sorry Frank. But then
you should not try to know more than all
the rest ofus you see too much 'edecation ,,
is bad thing, and this is a clear case Of too
much. haa
Pige ons have been flying very thick and very
high in this vicinity during the past week.
l
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r Ire,

Fire.
A building used for warehouse purposes, sit
uated just west of the Railroad depot, owned
by Wallace Mygatt, was burned to the ground
on Thursday night last. In the building was
stored quantity of Flax owned by Lee &
Williams, about $4,000 worth of Cheese Box
es owned by Summons & Co., and three or
four hundred dollars worth of mill machinery
belonging to Mr.. Mygatt, all of which was
burned up. The total amount of property
consumed by the fire viii exceed SIS, 900, which
was insured to the amount of some Sd, 600.
The origin of the fire is not positively
known; from appearance it is supposed that
the lock vas burst off from the building be-
fore it burned. 1t is thought that some va
grant entered the building to obtain nights
lodging aud accidently set fire to the flax,
or that thieves set fire to it with the view Of
getting clear coast to pillage in some other
quarter of the city.
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County E air.

S0NIApS S"-~s
Before the issue of our next paper our
County Fair will take place. We hope our
citizens throughout the. county will make a
united effort to get up the most interesting
and best Fair ever yet held in the county ,and
we feel assured in making the assertion that
such will be the case. The most extensive
preparations are being made by the officers of
the Society. We hear it predicted by those
we'll informed that the attendance from all
parts of the County will be largerand by far
more general, than for many years previous.
The Secretary Mr.. Thayer informs us that
he has again visited the officers of the Rail.
road and has received the positive assurance
that an extra train will be run to and from
the fair grounds from this city during the
Fair. A Time Table giving the arrival and
departure Of trains for the Fair will be pub
lished and distributed IN due time.
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County Superintendent.

We have heretofore expressed our preference
for Mr.. HOSEA BARNS as a nominee for this
Office at the approaching County Convention
to be held at Agricultural Hall on Saturday
the I'd of October. Since y hich we have, by
communications and otherwise, received the
most cordial expressions of approval from
teachers and citizens throughout the county
of our choice, so that we feel confident that
we express the wishes of large majority of
the citizens of the county in naming Mr.. B.
as candidate for this office.
Mr.. Barns is a Dung man born in this
county and whose whole life, thus far, has
been devoted to the cause Of education in the
county, either as pupil or teacher, and in this
respect probably can present claims that no
other teacher in the county can. Morally and
and politically he stands above repr zach,
showing a record clear and defined-firm and
steadfast for the right. Of his qualification
we have no need to speak. Fine natural abil
tiles thoroughly and highly cultivated, added
to years of experience in conducting some of
the best sch ools;of cur county, make him as
well qualified to execute the duties of the
Office as any man to be found in the county.
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oCatarrh can be Cured.

Letter from Hon. VIM Penn Lyon, Judge of tn
First Judicial Circuit of Wisconsin.
RACINE, Oct 9th, 1867.
DIR. SMYTH GAINESVILLE, Wis: h eeHss.
MY Dear Sir Il am pleased to learn that you
propose making professional visit to our city
My wife has been cured of Catarrh Of several years
standing, under your treatment, and desire that
others who are suffering from that most annoying
and stubborn disease may have an opportunity to
test your skill. can cordially recommend your
novel and yet simple and effective system of treat
ment to the afflicted, and hope that your success
may equal your merits. 3w21
800 Yours very truly, i5lH VIM. P. LYON.
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Blind Tom

Blind Tom.
The entertainment of Blind Tom in this
city on Tuesday night, was we'll attended, not
withstanding the inclemency of the wealth
er. Webster's Dictionary has long since been
exhausted by the press for adjectiyes to ap-
ply to Toms wonderful performances upon
the piano, and any description which we
might attempt would be considered but a
repetition of what has already been said. So
we will content ourselves with saying that all
that has been written of this musical prodigy
is so, and good deal more so, and that no
adequate idea can be formed of his performs
ance except by witnessing it.