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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10
FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.

In Memoriam.-The Rev. Samuel H. McNutt
departed this life at his residence near Rockville.
Indiana, on the 10Th of January in the seventy
ninth year of his age. The deceased was born in
Augusta county, Virginia, in 1870. Shortly before
his death, he was heard by friend to say, that at
the age OF nine or ten years, he had as clear views
of religion and the way of salvation as he had at
ate of Hampden Sydney College, studied theology
under the venerable Moses Hoge, of Virginia, and
was ordained by the Lexington Presbytery in 1915
Not long after his ordination he settled as pastor
of the New Dublin church, Wythe county, Va
In 1917 he married Miss McGavock, of that vi
cinity In 1923 he removed, with his young fami-
ly, to Rockville, Indiana, where he spent more
than forty years. On his settlement at Rockville
he took charge of Shiloh-the only Presbyterian
church in the county. After four years the Rock
vile and Bethany churches were colonized from
the Shiloh church and about the same time an
other colony went to Princeville, Illinois,
Father ,lcNutt took charge as pastor of the
Rockville church in 1882 He continued in charge
till August, 1916 when, chiefly on account of do
nestle affections, he resigned it. During these
eighteen years his labors were widely dispersed
through several counties He took part in the Or
ganization of the Crawfordville Presbytery in
1880, and has for years past been looked upon as
the patriarch of the Presbytery.
His first andsecond wives and seven of his eight
children preceded him to the grave. For the last
twenty-five years of the ifty-four years of his
ministry he was without any special pastoral
charge but preached great deal, aiding breth
rem as occasion offered, and supplying destitute
neighborhoods. He was sound, discriminating,
and often effective preacher, pure, noble, Chris
tian gentleman and faithful minister of Christ;
he was universally beloved, and, like another
Samuel, he was lamented by Israel when he died,
and by very large company of friends when
aged men, who had long known and revered him,
bore him to his burial. -Presbyteridn
Free seats.-The Second Presbyterian Church,
of Princeton, New Jersey, has abolished the pew
rent system and left the support of the ordinances
of God's worship to every mans conscience. The
trustees have been directed to enter in book all
the names of members and other supporters and
to secure from each one subscription, and reg
ular quarterly payment Of what he devotes to God
for this purpose.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10

REV. SAMUEL McNUTT.-The death OF
this beloved minister of the Gospel is re-
corded in another column. He was born
and brought up in the county of Augusta,
Va, aud within the bounds of the congrega-
ton of New Providence, in which his father
was ruling elder, as also his brother, the
late James McNutt. Mr.. McNutt had nc
affinity with the radicaEsm which has swept
over so much of the Presbyterian and other
Churches, though he was ever lover Of
peace. His memory will be precious among
thousands who knew aud loved him for his
souudness in the faith, his devotion TO his
Master and for his labOrs of love.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

THE COTTAGE BY THE LAKE. Philadelphia
Lutheran Board of Publication. 1869.
This is really charming little volume. 1t is 9
translation from the German, and gives us de
lghtful picture of home scenes in that land and
is full of what is devotional and evangelical, and il
there are more such books published in Germany
we hope the Lutheran Board of Publication will
have them translated speedily 1t is capita
Sabbath school book The piece of poetry in this
paper-"H Ghild's Complaint an Winter" is
extracted from it.
The volume is received from the house of Bid
good & Kelley of Richmond.
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New SUBSCRIBERs.-To those who have
kindly interested themselves in obtaining
new subscribers to the Central Presbyterian,
and who have thus made of late valuable
addition to its list. our sincere thanks are
hereby returned. Could each one receiving
the paper be persuaded sufficiently of the
good effects of little personal effort, its
circulation might be in a short time very
greatly increased Are there not some
known to our readers who might be benefit
ted in many respects by the presence in their
households every week of religious news
paper? Would it not inform their minds as
to what is doing or needs to be done for the
kingdom of Christ; stimulate their zeal in
all good works; minister comfort to them in
affection and trial, and help to prepare them
for the duties of life, and for an eternal
world?
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10
From the North Carolina Presbyterian.
NeWbern Church.
NEwBERN, N. c., January 10Th, Is

NEwBERN N. c., January 10Th, 1869.
Dear Brother Sherwood, On my return from
Synod, | stated to the ladies of my church. that
in view of the wants of Davidson College, | had
pledged them, before the Synod to furnish a room
for Theological students in the college. | also
stated that they were the first in the Synod to give
that promise. They Immediately went to work
and prepared an admirable equipment for the
room; comforts, blankets Sheets pillows, towels,
lamps, &C., &c. This outfit with the money to
purchase the heavy furniture, amounted to 500,
and has been received by President McPhal, at
the college. Some worthy student is doubtless en-
joying it.
Any pastor has cause for hearty thankfulness to
God, when he has band of female workers, upon
whom he can rely to labor for the Lord. God has
blessed Newbern church with Just such true and
tried band Our poverty and distress have proved
them, and l behere they are ready for more and
greater UOrkS still.
l appreciate these as highly as brother Dalton
does, when aroused by gratitude for their help to
his Tarboro' enterprise, he sends you one of those
pithy notes-delgbtful to read too. God bless
our women, and lead more Of them to the cross, as
well as of men. that the Church may grow in
beauty, power and glory.
Yours in Christ, L. c. VAss.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10

A Faithful Worker.-Mr Thomas Grasty, who is
about to leave Danville, for residence in the city
Of Baltimore, has been Superintendent Of the
Presbyterian Sunday school in this place. for more
than twenty-five years-long enough to make four
years of Sundays. There are those who were pu
pills under him in this school, who now have grand
children yet he is only 6tty-eight years of age
He has also been for number of years ruling
elder in the church, and most jealous and lnfu,
entail member. The proceedings Of the Church
Session aud the Sunday school, taken in conse.
quence of the severance Of his connection with
them, will go to show in what esteem he was held
by those bodies,
The following action was taken by the Session of
the Danvile Presbyterian Church, on Monday, the
18th inst;
Mr.. Thomas Grasty, member of this Session,
being about to locate in the city OF Baltimore,
thus necesstating severance of his official rela
tons to the church in this place, we as a Session
do hereby express our profound regret at parting
from one who has so long and so faithfully served
this chur h in the Office of ruling elder We do
also tender to brother Grasty an assurance Of our
confidence and esteem, and of our best wishes and
prayers for his future usefulness and happiness
and cordially commend him to the fellowship of all
the good and faithful among whom in the prov-
dence Of God, he may, hereafter be called to re-
side j. NJ KIRKPATRICK,
Pastor and Moderator OF Session.
D1uanWe Re0ister
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OFFERS FOR 1869.

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Church in Raymond, Miss.-We have re
ceived letter from committee of ladies in thi,
congregation asking aid for the erection of Pres
byteriau church in Raymond They state thai
the want OF building has greatly hindered the
advancement of Christ kingdom there, and that
as far as possible the people of the village are aid
ing in the work, and they feel constrained to ap-
peal to the Hberaity of Christian friends elsewhere
to enable them to complete it.
Address Mrs. c. n. Drane, Raymond, Miss.
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sued; others are accepted and only await time
when the means at command will justify their pub
cation. 1t should be the effort of all our people
so to strengthen the Committee in this work as to
make it great aud growing influence for the glory
of God and the upbuilding of the Redeemer S
Church
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10

THE POLITICAL Works OF CHARLES G. HAL
PINE miles 0'Reiley,) consisting of Odes,
Poems Sonnets, Epics, and Lyrical illusions,
which have not heretofore been collected to
gether With Biographical Sketch and Ex-
planatory Notes. Edited by Robert B. Roose-
welt. New York: Harper & Brothers. 1869.
Richmond: A. II. Christian a. Co.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10

CAST UP BY THE, SEA. By Samuel w. Baker
NJ. A., f. R. G. s., author of a number of in
teresting books of travel With ten illustra
tons by Huard. New York: Harper & Broth
ers. 1869. Richmond A.. H. Christian y Co
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10

American Bible Society Agent for North Carolina.
Rev. Ira 7. Wyche, of the North Carolina Con
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South,
has been appointed agent for the American Bible
Society in this State, vice Rev. Henry Hardie, de-
ceased.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-02-10

The Religious Herald-Rev. Richard Fuller, D.
D., of Baltimore whose name is household
word among the Baptists of America, has become
an associate editor, with Rev. Messrs. Jeter Dick
inson and Furman, of the Herald.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-02

brethren Ireland IN earnest struggle existence
and growth, the passage ~ the bill for the Dtab
slment Of the Irish Church which act on III psf Of
the people OF Great Britain, by the HOUSE OF Cpmy's
pacts Qar brethren parity with all other i.slobi rs
Of that tnteTestng country Agd that We Ntlc"uc He
DepHtaOT ID behalf OF the lrsE Bab Chuch r0btS
ing Of Dr. Prca, and r. b. Henry n Belfast Ireland, and
earnestly commend the Object Of tr nh snD 70 the con-
fdenoe and lberaty OF the Americas Baptist @Inrcies
Mr.. James NJ. MacgregOr, Superintendent of
Buildings his report for NAV, says thas Of the bDd
iugs remaining under action at tho date Of e report Tor
April, n made safe and were taken Down OI tbs
unsafe buildings IS remain nudiposed Of DffDg May.
~ So buildings reported unsafe, made safe, aTo
Icing made safe aud taken down. Surveys ktys been
held on buildings during the month"; the reports being
that should be repaired aud taken down.
Mr. j. NJ, Francis of The Troy Times and
family sailed yesterday IN the steamship Alemana Tor
Europe. Through the kindness OF Mr.. W. C. Edgcr-
tom the tug boat Baekbrd placed at the service of
his friends who disposed 10 accompany Mr.. Ff3na1s
down the bay At o'clock pleasant party stepped ON
BOARD including Gen. Merritt, the Naval officer Of tho
IOrt; Col Burt, Deputy Naval officer; Mr. Kisselherg
and Mr Tucker Ot me frog Times Col Benedict Capt
Howell ana MI f. d. Curtis, and their wives aud families
AFTER an agreeable sail TO Sandy Hook, the Alemana
cane alongside, when the people board steamship and
rug lnGulged IN cheers for SIr. Francls. There
general waving ~ hnndkercbef and after brief inter
change OF compliments, and the blowing OF steam
Whistles the ugbOat headed for the city, where tire
company landed ahUut O'Clock. portion Of the party
subsequently dined at the Metropolitan Hotel and thus
pleasantly closed the exercises OF the day.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-02
POLITICAL
Three thousand voters have been registered
In

Three thousand voters have been registered
in Nebraska.
The official vote for Regents of the Unver-
atty Of the state OF Michigan foots up as follows
jssb JOhn NJ sl.....Co 27l6
A Republican State Convention will be held
n, Rutland vermont on Wednesday the 10th Of June &c
nominate candidates for Governor
and Treasurer 10 be supported at the State election in
September next
We see it stated that the advocates of the
total prohibition OF the sale Of intoxicating drnks. in
Maine contemplate tho formation Of distinct party
org,nizafon aud the nomination OF candidate for
Governor.
Jrdoc Eustice Of Dixon has been nominated
"a the citizens candidate for Congress IN the IId District
Of Illinois; but tho resolutions OF the Convention which
nouInatcd him clearly show him TO be the Democratic
candidate and the Convention to have been repudiaton
lists.
The New Hampshire Republican Legislative
or,. yestcrday nominated Samuel n. Wheeler Of Do.
yer for sneaker NJ b Hatten OF Manchester, and j. H.
pepto, Lancaster for Clerk and Assistant Clerk John
Nrrrdre OF Concord nominated for President OF
tho senate: John W. Currior Of Alton and L. B Morrell
of Coneord Clerk aud Assistant Clerk The Democrats
pomIpated G. +. Palmer Of iiaverhil, Speaker; aud
Engene Lewis OF Peterborough. aud G. A. Aamden OF
UiIlsborough, Clerk and Assistant.
The State Colored Convention met in Baltl-
moro yesterday delegates being present from nearly
~ C,unty in tho State OF Maryland. The session, be-
,ecr n and o'clock p IN, occupied with speeches
an1 tho nermanent organization OF the Convention At
~ ght session ong series Of resolutions was adopted
os,rg confidence In President Grant aud his admin
,It,on asking that coored apprentices shall be ad'
,a 20 all branches OF trade that no colored meehaac
h no nrohibted from any trade thanking tho Presi'
49,, od Foderal Office holders for tho appointment OF
od men to POSITIONS and pledgng tho colored Repub'
ns ~ MARYLAND to support the regular nominees OF
the party.
Rv a dispatch from Binghamton we learn
ut Convention OF coored men from oil parts OF the
&C. called by the Colored Clzens State Central Com
It,, hsean It's session at the Academy Of Music IN that
t yesterday June l. The object of the Convention Is
=, gonzo Conn mmittoe In every city town, and village
A. o., sote 10 serve as caavassers, and DO other duty
a. ,I Ual campaign. when the new Constitution s to be
ar,,,ea 20 the people Tho Convention organized by
~ a,,,o,rtmept OF stephen Meyers of Albany as Presi
da i,h long list of Vice Presidents and Secretaries
The principal business " the Convention Wul DO don'
,o.dav when Fred DoagasA Henry Highland Garreli
and others will participate One or TWO eolored repNs
ers ara in attendance upon the Convention.
The Republican Executive Committee of Mis-
,ss,nn have ssaed call for State Convention TO
beId at jackson the st day of July next The ViekS
bury Republican says .,.,...,.,,.
hTi onv5ption Is not called for the purp0se oI MAXIM
,,nns for Governor any other nliro lho eeC
J lien viii not probably be ordcre9 I'LL No'oinOr VI ~
New-York tribune., 1869-06-02

sember and 1t is not the policy to nominate tcke 10
state officers aud Congressman till about 30 days befO>
lhe elsetlon It is called to heal up all disensons and
perfect the harmony OF She party It is called 20 give
expression 10 the thanks which all the loyal
men OF Mississippi TO President Grant
aud the Republican Senators and Representatives in
Congress for yielding to tie requests Of the Republicans
Of Mississippi, including good OF every shade Of
opinion and disregardng the protests and the sehoOds
OF tile leaders Of the Democracy, and fearessy deelar
ing the election Of last summer frandto thank Con
gress and the President for setting asde the fraudulent
result Of that election and ordering IL held agaiD
che auspices OF Il Republican Administration and Re
pAbican District Commander IL Is caea to enable US
10 consult together organization and drill 10 asouse
ana nfuse the spirit OF union and patriotism among all
classes send out assurances to all classes OF
peoIse that the Republican party are not merely their
frie6s but that 10 the only friend VI peace, Ordey
pros perity aud Improvement in the State.
we'll attended meeting of the XBith Dis
tric Union publican Association was held lass evening
a. No 2T Avenue D. John Duke presided, MT aYes act
ing strreary. Tbrty.iye names or candidates Tor
admission the Association read ana the Commit
tee Constitution and bylaws submitted their pOrt,
which accepted. Involving but few alterations ana
those uninportanr Tie President then vacated tue
chair and offered resolutions complimentary 10 PosvIas,
ter Jones and approving the he has already taken
in extending the patronage under his control to genalne
Republicans, which resolutions were unanimously
adOpted.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-02
THE vREELAND CASE AGAIN IN COURT

The parties to the case of Yreeland agt.
Yreeland which occupied the attention Of the Hudson
County IN j. Courts for time, to appear In the
Courts OF this State Mrs Vreeland now makes a
dayt married To Mr. Nreeland on the 2st of
June 1865 under the name of Caroline Shelby, by the
Rev James Murray, Presbyterian Minister at his resi-
dence LsxngOnave In this city, IN the presence OF
several witnesses whose names are sec forth IN her
complaint, that for few months afterwards
they boarded at No. 826 West Twenty In Sep
cnber they went 90 Boston and returned 10 the city the
following month and took house in East seventy
eighth-st, near rhrdave.; but in November MT Free
land left his wife and has since failed 10 do anything for
her support or for his daughter who was born
in May, 1866, about elevon months after their
marriage Mrs, Yreeand having failed IN her suit
in New,Jersey contrved through her counsel II.
c. snebcy, TO get the gay millionaire of 50 years
into the city and start anew. with this view daughter
OF Mrs Vreeland called upon Grandpa" rs she called
MIR Yreeland aud asked him for little money The old
gentleman manifested the deepest interest in the welfare
OF his little siep-daughcr and made an appointment
10 meet her in this city the following day,
At the appointed time aud place uptown the old gentle
man made ms appearance and In compliance with his
request the gr consented to accompany him 10 house
I'm Em-st but no had the former entered car
and Mr. Yreelaud following, than an officer tapped
him on the shoulder and took him before Justice Mans
field, who held him to bail to await an examination.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-02
MONTANA.
THB RESOURCES OF THE TERRIToRY-HoMEs
FOR THE MILLION

FOR THE MILLION.
fFROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
HELENA, Montana Territory, May S.--Ten
the mountains as to swell all the small streams and
camps in active operation The Missouri River opposite
this point is also made to feel the blessings OF genial
sunshine for that stream has sen about two feet during
the past three days THIS rise will meet the upbOund
steamers opporuney and will insure their safe and
peditiOus arrival at Benton with their much needed
cargOes OF and assorted merchandise g0Ody
host Of newcomers IL expected by this ryerr0ue as
say 10 the readers OF TIE TRIBUNE, that Montana IS
in OF least "a twOold increase TO her population
Laborers for the mines, both In quartz and
Farm hands, who get from $50 to $75 per month";
are also much needed Thousands OF unclaimed home
steads that may easily be made fine, productive, and
valuable farms as could desired presented In every
Of the beautiful and fertile valleys OF the Territory
hundreds, in fact within sight OF this cityylng IN their
the actual settler Many new discoveries OF gold placer
miues-to say nothing OF exhaustless mountains or
gold and silver quartz-cOntinue 20 be made venture
TO that State territory or region OF country on the
continent presents all classes OF Industrious encrprs
ing aud progressive people sucn vast and varied re-
OF wealth. any such real advantages for mate
rial Improvement 10 compare with Montana.
The annual yield OF our mines has averaged during the
past Ave years from S5O0OOO to $40 OOOOOO gold value
aud fully believed tat the product OF our precious
metals this will be not less than oneha greater
quite double the former The same
ratio OF increase in agricultural products is likewise
anticipated The crops never looked better than now
the OF wheat oats and barley there VIII be
a considerable surplus harvested this year whlch WIZ
nnd ready and profitable market at points along the
Union Pacific Railroad ] may say, In short, that in all
departments trade and industry, the prospects Of a
progressive development and universal prosperity
Territory never brighter or more gratifying than at
the present time.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-02
BROOKLYN BOARD OF EDUCATION

The monthly meeting was held last evening.
Estimates for building schOohOuse No 3d. in Ryersonst'
received and contracts awarded for to
W. & F. Lamb at slsCS7; carpenterwork to Thomas Nc
COrmack. for S3ll5l.
The Committee on Law reported that valid title
could be conveyed by the Board to any OF its real estate
without legislative authority. Report accepted.
Mr. Klnsoia moved that the annual election for officers
be held ON the ID OF July.
Mr. Smith moved amendment TO the etfect that the
next annual election be held the first Monday OF July,
and the second Tuesday Of July In each year there
after.
This caused a long and acrimonious discussion in
which the action OF the Committee Alleged Frauds by
certain Members in the purchase OF books. was com
mented upon. The Committee II alleged had treated
the President with disrespect and member Ont Perry
i'm expressing his views denounced the course OF the
press In regard 10 the matter as infamous Mr. Kinsea
OF the Investigating Committee defended mis- course
hut denied that had written limo In regard To
the subject After further discussion, the amendment
offered by Mr. Smith was carried. Adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1869-06-02
DOMESTIC MARKgTS

san PaAScIsco Jore lBour 81 SrSg5 Tl whes. quie,
81 3IOFl 65 LEGAL Ten les -,
WrLNrSruv G Juue LSpnts Turpenae t3s Rosin qn st
81 750Sg3l Crude upeutiae steady Tar eay Co!Ios 1Sc
for nike! grades -
EEwOHLEANs June l-C1tton active and lvauc tc MdBEs.
S@2sie sales go bales; receipts 7 bales 45 als. aided TO The
ruuBn exports shipped Mobile British sraIrrs NOT
previously reported Gud i8l RrcHg-Ne Int 10 0isli hrN-
lork sight pa0l premium Flour 59JI DOlbr bxtTa
rs u; Treble fxr So b. Cpn Csc f'r Waite outs 'j. sn
s 29 lar. SO for Prime Pork held IJ Bse1 advanced Nh"ui-
den lilc Clear Bib Sides lsl. Sps 4Ti
lst0l5lc 10 neg l9lc Sugar u Common. 5}bls Prime lji
lJ4c MOscsR-olei 5jD65c Whssv. g5c 3Sl 1r Western
Recti6ed Cofre-Fair I5lt Prime. l6i Ollie
LOUISVILLE Juuc lPruyiOu, Mess Pork, 5Jl 80 Bacon
Shoulders ljic Clear Rib Sides lbi Clear Sides lc Hans l9le
Lanlprme trrces Rir keys PC lhwnes doopg; sales at
9c Flour seidy SJpeIHe i75 No L. 81 % Wheat qaiet
Red ~ 10; White > - arrival Cora. in bgk 6jc Oats.
bulk 6jc Reno l. 25. Tobscco-no sales qglet
MuldIIng, 26lc Low Mdllng 25le.