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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

DOR HALIFAX. NOVA SCOTIA. 1T
L The British brig tutlue GOLDFiNDER, GTfA
for the above named port. For. freight, apply to
dc 20 ROBERT r. WILLIAMS & CO.
EOR NEW YORK.--Tne. ele- -SEFa
4 CANT steamship ISAAC BELL. Cap-ssssf2ez
tain BOURNE. will leave her wharf -. fockeIss
on TUESDAY, December 2lst - o,eiock II
sl2 Stecrage. &c. For might q pansnge apply ~
VII LIAM c. DUNHAM Il CO..
do % D Corner Eleventh and win strneta-
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SALE OF FUEL SToPPED.-On and after Frtday
christmas evel. no wood coal, or coke. Will oe
sold, and for several days this VIII be the case,
Get your supplies al once from j, ii. PHcHEH,
Eighth street below the Spotswood.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

OF the thousands who daily traverse Main street
IN search Of holiday goods probably one-haf stop
at ELLYsoS K TAYLoK's next TO Dispatch office,
and none ever leave empty-handed or unsatlshe1.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

THE CHARLOTTESVILLE doMIcIDE was sss'
affair; but people are soon forgetting 1t in prepa-
rations for Christmas week. TRlBRETT Is stu
selling his Santa Claus prtze-boxee at twenty.
cents L box. prize In every box F.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

NJ. ELLYsoS & co. Will irsert advertisements In
the principal newspHpersin Virginia North Caro-
lima, Tennessee, and the northern cities, a. pun
lishers' rates, for cash. Apply at this Office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

GRAND OPENING .-TRIBBETT Is about to opeI
his third supply Of choice confectionery to be dis
posed OF At low prices before the holidays.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

Of all the neat and tasteful displays Of seasonal
bic goods none are neatcr or more tasteful than
those exhibited BY ELLTsoN & TAYLOR, llla
Main street.
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4 LARGE and splendid stock Of Christmas goods
lust received by STAEKE s RYLASD, eI5 Main
street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

CHILpREE'8 BOOKS, toy-books. games musical
albums. etc., for sale by Stake + RTLASD ol5
Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

EUREKA
Little 30 Peer has lost her yheep-
And don't know where TO find EN-"
Rut this need not be the with those who are In
search Of holiday presents. They have only TO
call ut ELLYsoS C TAYLoR's. next to the Dir
patch office, and make u selection. We warrant
satisfaction.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

SERVICE AT Sr, PAUL's.-This being st.
Thomas's day, divine service will be held
at st. PauPs church mt IL o'clock noon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

ELEGANT writing desks, work-boxes, albums,
ETC.. can be bought cheap ut Stake j. KY
LANDS, OILS Main street.
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Oh for n thousand tongues 10 tell the Christ
mas presents that VIC sell-ncxt to Dispatch Office.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

For lnely-e1ecuted PHOTOGRAPHS so TO {. h
REEFS & Co.
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Read the poem under the head OF "Holida!
Goods" on second page.
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rU FOR THE f4irIq=s !,

FOR PALkTKA, FLA. VIA aAvANNAH,
GA. touching 1t FERSANDINA, JACKSON
vER-SEMI-WEFKL.Y LINE.--Tne elegant
and nr-t-slnss steamer DICTATOR, Captain w.
T. MCSELTY viii leave Charleston, Z. G., for
the above places every TUESDAY EVENING at
O'Clock.
The elegant ard Grst-class steamer CITY
POINT. Captain GEORGE {. MCMILLAN, VIII
leave Charleston every FRIDAY EVENING ut
O'Clock for the above places.
Through tickets IL he had ut railroad Offices. No
extra charge for meals and sta.erooms.
For freight or passage apply to
j. n. AIKEN ( CO., Agents,
South tlantic Wharf, Charleston, s. =.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

FOR BEACTIFCL Rembrandt effects In photo
crauhy go TO G. r. REEFS & Co.
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SPLENDID TURXEY-GILT editions Of the poets
for sale ct sTARKE & RYLASp's S. 9lS Main street.
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OLD NEWSPAPERS FOR SALE BY THE aUS.
pBep at the Dispatch once.
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PORCELAIN PICTURES can be had at c. r.
REEFS & Co.'S only.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

Go to G1BBs's gallery 1927 Main street, for supc-
rlor pho ographs ut half what others charge.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

DEMOyAL.-On and after December !.
IL 1860 the NATIONAL GREEDMENi1
SAyINfIS RANK viii occupy Its banking. rooms,
Me- eos Broad stsest tup statrsl between st4sh AID
Seventh. CHARLES spESCSsE.
no Cos Tu8ThSu *7 SSSsier
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BOARDING AND LODGxNG.

BOARD CAN BE OBJ
~ TAISED In private family by applying 1t
III west Grace street. Terms moderate.
10
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-12-21

GOAL AND WOOD.-l am RECEIVING
- cany a.st-rate article Q, SL ~ he Market
:.r ether CRATES or cooklng-etoyes, ,rn uAu
Also, CLOVER HILL LUnP AhDD Ra md
rev ,To6T, " c. d. LIPSCOMB.
-, -, Hiid sAi ~ no 12-tD2l
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7 ONES e. BROOKE

j '>'4>' - sGFNTS DOVER COMPANY AND
CARBON HILL SOFT COKE MINES.
Inr4 or s1th street n nrnr SOFT SOFT COKE, AN
rIIRACITE COAL, and WOOD, 1t market
prices. -, 30
EgMktiy attended ~.
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: 3.
THEATRE.


p1CHMOSD THEATRE.
srALDINc RIPLEY. ...Lessees and managers.
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
second night OF the great artists
Mr.. and MRS. FLORENCE.
THIS Tuesday NIGHT December olst tho ulo
rious comedy of
.BoRN TO GOOD LUCK.
IAhoeeh " hanerty.:. Mrs. W. j. Florence.
~, ,, 80 with songs.)
10 conclude With the celebrated Protean comedy,
written for Mrs. Florence,
YOUNG ACTRESS
In which Mira Florence will sustaiu SIX changes of
eharacfers, introducing fveral choice
SONGS AND DANCES.
PRICES OF ADMISSION:
Dress Circle - =. .. Zoo
larlue'te .................... Zoe.
Saiiery CSC.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13
A Suggestion.

We think any one who has carefully examined
our new hymn Book and made himself acquainted
with Its rich and varied contents, will readily admit
its great superiority over any collection Of the KIND
heretofore accessible to our churches tf.c0urse
no one will judge it to be free from faults aad u-.
IS $50 e sso lzEesil gitaples Bqt Us many
an inestimable benefit to our people,
We 90 not intend, however to write criticism
on this volume, but to make practical suggestion
In regard to It's use, and that its use by private
and individual Christians The idea we wish to
present Is that 1t may be made great help In the
matter Of personal religion and Christian expe-
rience. In these precious and beautiful hymns are
expressed, perhaps we may say all gospel doctrines
and duties, together with all the feelings and affec
tons, joys and sorrows, hopes and fears trials and
sufferings, temptations and doubts, failures and
triumphs of religious experience. They bring be-
fore US the lite of Christian, both the inward
and the outward, in its manifold variety and vicis-
STUDIES In these hymns human genius Of the
highest rank, united with the devoutest pety, has
given expression to all these in language Of the
most exquisite force and beauty. No where else
out of the Bible can we find gospel truth and
Christian feeling uttered in a form better adapted
to instruct, to impress, and to benefit the reader.
The suggestion we have to offer then, is in re-
gard to the devotional use of these hymns in pri-
vate We are persuaded that any Christian Will
derive great benefit by the regular daily habit of
reading one Of these hymns in connexon with the
Scriptures in his private devotions. Let him do
so, carefully, thoughtfully, devouty, with prayer
and selfapplication and he cannot fail to be great
ly profted. If he can sing it, all the better Let
him sing to himself and to God. If he cannot
sing, let him read it, making melody in his heart,
and dwelling on it till the meaning and power Of it
enter into his soul.
Take, for example, the hymn 2.S, 900, 2l2, 235,
pa, 272, 800, 1913, 4l6, ga, or any one of many
others perhaps equally good, and make it in spirit
and truth part Of his personal communion with
God and it will be life and strength and blessing
to his religion.
1t would be good plan to begin at the begin
ming, and, using one or two hymns each day, to go
regularly through the book to the end. The GER
tain result would be vast increase Of knowledge
and piety.- Southern Presbyterian.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13
An Appeal for the Removal of the Confed-
crate Dead at Gettysburg.

By correspondence and other means, it has been
brought to the special attention of the Hollywood
Memorial Association of Richmond, that over
three thousand Confederate soldiers are buried on
and near the battlefield of Gettysburg.
David Wills, Esq, President of the National
Cemetery Company says, in a letter to Gen. Fitz
hugh Lee: "There has never been any action by
the Board of Managers of the Soldiers National
Cemetery Company here in reference to the dispo
sition of the remains of the Southern dead lying
on this battlefield. Neither is there any action
contemplated. The charter of the Association
provides only for the interment of the remains Of
those who fell in defence of the Union.
There should be something done with the re-
mains of the Southern soldiers. There are about
600 marked graves and these are fast becoming
obliterated Their names might be preserved, and
the remains gathered together into cemetery or
burying ground, if any one would take the matter
in hand"
Their trusted chief, Gen. r. L. Lee, whom they
followed, and fighting under whose leadership they
fell, approves the plan of removing their bodies to
our own soil
The Hollywood Memorial Association have the
disposition to undertake this work, but do not
possess the ability unless generously aided by
friends throughout the South. They offer ample
grounds in their Cemetery, and also the aid of
their Association to prosecute the work. should it
be found practicable to remove the bodies to
Richmond.
To accomplish this purposes 50
raised by the earnest Efforts Of the survivors OF the
Confederate Army, the mothers, and sisters, and
fathers and brothers, and friends of the slain
Every Southern State has representatives at Get
tysburg viii not active men and women, in every
city, and town, and county, at once volunteer to
collect and send contributions
In this way we may gather those
"Who bore the flag of our Nations trust,
And fell in the cause, though lost, still just;
Gather the corpses strewn
Der many battle plain,
From many grave that lies so lone,
Without a name and without a stone,
Gather the Southern Sain.'
Mrs. GEO. w. RANDOLPH,
Mas R. E. LEE,
Mrs }. L. CURRY.
Communications and remittances may be sent
to Mrs. G. w. Randolph, Richmond, Va.
BSg~ Southern papers are respectfully requested
to copy this appeal at once, and urge its claims
upon the generous public.
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account of the man and his preaching, in which

account of the man and his preaching, In which
he says:
eff you think me carried away by my enthusiasm,
| can only give you the more sober impressions OF
others. Our Protestant friends here render tull
homage to his genius and eloquence: NJ; de
PresSense says that his manner is the union OF ex-
trsOrdinary natural gifts with the most consummate
art 1t seems he does not shuu Protestant society
Not long since he passed an evening at Madame
AdOlphe Monod's s, and they were charmed with
his dignity and courtesy. Although he goes every
where in the dress of his order as a Carmellte
monk, with his naked feet shod only IN sandals,
vet his bearing is as distinguished as that OF gen
tleman of the Court Of Louis NV"
The other consideration is connected with the
meeting of the General Council at Rome convoked
by the Pope, aud which is now near at hand The
utmost uneasiness has been felt, and is spreading
among Roman Catholics in Germany, in France,
and, though carefully concealed, among those in
the United States also, as to the course which that
Council is expected to take 1t is evident that
Hyaeinthe expects it to conform to the very high
est type of Romish, Popish pretensions, and to
assert claims which must not only bring 1t into
collision with the Protestant world, but open a
portentous schism in the bosom Of the Roman
Catholic Church. The heavens are certain! y grow
ing dark over them they all see that fearful
crisis is at hand. And now it remains to be seen
whether Providence is raising up in this remarka'
BILE man an instrument for the occasion. " Who
Lao,oeth aohether houart come to The Kingdom ion
such a time as this ? -
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13
The Presbytery Of Ebenezer

Met in Crittenden, Kentucky, September 18th
1869, and was opened with sermon by the Rev
g. Eells, from Psalm, l04. 81. G. IL. Dobbs wa,
elected Moderator, and L. H. Blanton, Clerk
Charles Hill presented letter from the Presby
terry Of Sidney, certifying that he is member o.
that body Mr.. Hill made statement of fact:
connected with the matter which was satisfactory
whereupon Presbytery proceeded to his examina
ton, and he was received and enrolled as a mem.
Der of Presbytery.
The following resolution in reference to aiding in
the support of Charles Forman, was adopted:
Res0lved, That the Presbytery of Ebenezer re
commend to the churches under its care to take
up collections in behalf of the Rev. Charles For
man, missionary to India in fulfllment of pledges
made at our last stated meeting, and directs that
all money collected, be sent to the Rev. G. IL.
Dobbs, Washington, Ky.
Rev. Messrs. Blanton and Scudder and elder V.
NJ. Kenney were appointed Committee to cOdify
the standing rules of this body, and to revise the
standing committees, and to report to the next
stated meeting Of Presbytery.
Presbytery recommended the Committee on
Missions, at Louisville, to appropriate $3.50 for the
next six months for the support of G. ii. Dobbs,
on condition that the Flemingsburg church raise
$50 for his support.
j. w. Scott was recommended to the Committee,
at Louisville, for 500 for the next six months, in
his field of labor.
1t was Resolyed, That the church at Crttenden,
be recommended to the Committee at Louisville,
for an appropriation of 500 for six months, in
aid of the support of Charles Hill, upon condition
that the church raise the sum of 5000 for the same
length of time.
< letter from Dr. j. c. Bayless was read giving
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13

the city situated on high bank of the river, in
broad fertile plain, and about three miles distant
from the nearest mountains. 1t is enclosed by a
wall and has six gates, with population of pro-
baby two hundred thousand. The streets are
well paved with boulders and generally clean. The
people offered no opposition as we walked freely
up and down their streets. They heard that
medicine man was among US and during Friday,
Saturday and Monday crowds came to receive med
icine from Mr.. Inslee. We sold and gave away
many tracts and Bibles, and on Sabbath Mr. Inslee
and visited every city gate, and several temples
where the doctrine OF salvation was preached to the
people. Monday we secured lodging place just
outside the city, hoping by short residence with
them to convince them we will do no harm. 1t is
always difficult to get the first foot hold in city,
but their prejudice gradually wears away when
they see we have no evil designs on them. On
Tuesday morning, Mr. Helm. with his teacher and
cook, took possession Of the rented property, while
the rest of us returned to Hanchou. [ expect to
join Mr.. II. in few days with some articles which
are necessary to our comfort. but which could not
have been taken with us at first. IF the Lord per-
mits us to remain in that city | will write to
you again. and more particularly of the city and Its
inhabitants. We trust that the friends Of the
cause In which we are engaged will not cease to
pray for us, for it seems apparent in heather
land probably more than in any other, that 1t is
vain to trust in an arm of flesh, and we rely very
much on the blessing of God in answer to the
prayers Of his people.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13
FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.

Potomac Presbytery-The pastoral relation be-
tween the Bridge Street church and Rev. A. A. f.
Taylor has been dissolved at Mr. Taylor's request,
and he dismissed to the Presbytery of Cincinnati.
The Presbytery voted in favor of union with the
New School, by II to 4.
The Presbytery of Baltimore which met last week,
discussed the question of reunion with the New
School at great length. The overture for union
sent down by their General Assembly was advo-
Gated by Messrs. Williams, Edwards, Dickson and
Ramsey; and opposed by Messrs. j. 7. Smith,
Kaufman, Cross, and Carter. DR.. Smith proposed
an adoption of the overture in connection with
certain conditions recommended in letter by Rev.
DR.. Backus, who was prevented by ill.heath from
being present. Those conditions were as follows:
"First. While we recognize that reasonable lib
ery is to be allowed In interpreting these standards
as 1t always has been il Church, we cannot ad-
NIT that the federation claimed without being
called in question: on the floor of the last two
General Assemblies of the New School Church can
be included in such reasonable liberty or that it is
consistent with true adoption Of those standards.
Second. While we would manifest the most
respectful courtesy to the imperiectly organized
churches that have been connected with the New
School body, and would have their representatives
cordially welcomed to seats IN the PreSDyterleS
where they are located, while they are preparing
to become thoroughly Presbyterian, yet we do not
regard If as consistent with the constitution of our
Church to have them vote or exercise authority or
government in any judicatory of the United States
unless regularly ordained
Third. While we do not insist that every Pres
bytery shat examine all persons applying for adj
mission from other Presbyteries, we cannot Weld
the inherent right of Presbyteries to examine such
applicants whenever they may see fit.
Fourth. We desire further to express the ex-
pectation that (if the union is accomplished the
sister branch will comply with the ninth concur.
rent declaration and bring their Theological Semi
naries under ecclesiastical supervision 1t not only
seems reasonable and just that they should give
us the same control over their Semnaries that
they exercise over ours but we hold that the
Church ought to have such supervision over the
training OF its candidates for the ministry. 1t is
only with the above understanding that we approve
of the reunion.
The Rev. W. ]. R. Taylor, D. D., Correspondent
Secretary Of the American Bible Society, has ac.
,epted the call made upon him some time since by
,he Clinton Avenue Reformed Church Of Newark,
n. j.
Professor sOely, reputed to be the author of Ecce
Homo succeeds the Rev. Charles Kingsley as Pro-
essor OF Modern History in Cambridge University.
The twelfth anniversary Of the n Y. Fulton street
loon day prayer'meeting was observed Sept. 23d.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13
Thomas Carlyle.

The following characteristic letter from this au-
thor OF worldwide fame has been recently pub
lished. 1t was written upon receiving poem en-
titled 1.-THE Temple of Isis, by William Donovan.
Its keen strokes at mystferS, and its strong COM
mon sense about vainly prying into things unhnOw-
able, will cause it to be read with relish.
CHELSEA LONDON, 10Th January, 1869
Dear Sir-At last l receive your pam phet; and
have read it, with what attention and appreciation
| could bestow
Considerable faculties of mind are manifested in
it; powers Of intellect, Of imagination serious
earnest character; here and there tone of sombre
eloquence, and vestiges Of real literary skill.
But my constant regret was, and is, to see such
powers operating in field probably chaotic, and
lying beyond the limits Of mans intelligence
These are not thoughts which you give; they are
huge, gaunt, vacant dreams-forever incapable,
by nature, of being either affirmed or denied.
My clear, advice therefore, would be- give up
all that; refuse to employ your intellect on things
where no intellect can avail; to SOW good seed on
realms Of mere cloud and shadow The highest
intellect which issues in certainty has completely
tuiled The world Of practice and fact is the true
arena for its inhabitants wide enough for any or
for all intellects Of men, and never lay more en-
numbered with sordid darkness and pernicious de
lusions than even now.
Real intellect might write with advantage on
such things better still, perhaps, it might remain
silent, and bend its whole force on Illuminating
ones own poor path in such wilderness; on more
and more clearly asceraining, for at least one earn
est man, a0hot to do, and hO1o to do It'll
Probably you will not adopt this advice, almost
certainly not at once nor shall that dsafect me at
all. Your tract found throughout to be rather
pleasant reading, and to have certain interest
nothing in it, except one small section treating Of
a thing | never mention, unless when compelled
the thing which calls itself "Spritualism (which
might more fifty be called -" Ultra BRUTALIsA, s"
and LITURGY Of Dead Sea APES, ~ was disa-
greeable to me.
Yours, with many good wishes
r. CARLYLE.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13
Union Theological Seminary.

The Board of Directors from the Synod Of Viz
,giuia.zzSII inissers~.S. D. Stuart, @. H. Read, D.
d., IT, c. Alexander, j. H. Fitzgerald, William
Brown, D. D., W e. Foote D. D., J. j. Bullock
D. D., and H. NJ " hite Ruling Elders-A. G.
MeIlwaine, c. c. Read, E. NJ. Armstrong, and G.
L. PeytOn.
From the Synod Of North Caroina-Ministers-
f. H. Johnston, ]. NJ Atkinson, S. A. Stan6eld
j. Rumple, E. Hines j. p Mcpherson, j. FL.
Smith, and j. NJ Sherwood. Ruling Elders-E.
n. Hutchinson, NJ " Lanier, n NJ. Roam.
The officers of the Directors and Trustees are:
Rev. S. A. StanGeld, of Virginia, President; Rev
DIR. W. H. Foote, Of West Virginia, and A. G
MeIlwaine, Esq, of Virginia, Vice-Presidents; c.
@. Read, of Farmvile, Virginia, Secretary; and
f. N. Watkins, Of Farmvine, Virginia, Treasurer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1869-10-13
SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.

DIR. Hoge requests us to announce to the breth-
rem who expect to attend the approaching meeting
of the Synod that if they will Immediately send their
names to the Chairman Of the Committee of Ar
rangements, they will have their places assigned
to them and be notified thereof by letter promptly;
so that before leaving home they will know where
they will be entertained on their arrival in Rich
mond
Ministers expecting to attend will please notify
the Chairman whether they will be accompanied
BY an elder; and all delegates to the Synod are earn
esty requested to inform him, by letter, whether
they will bring members of their families, desiring
accommodation, with them.
BY early compliance with these requests the
convenience and comfort both of hosts aud guests,
will be promoted, and all confusion and delay
avoided on the arrival of delegates in the city.
Communications may be addressed to Robert I.
Brooke Esq, 1914 Main St., Richmond, Va.
The Railroads, and other public eonveyances to
the city, will pass delegates to the Synod, going and
returning, on the payment of one fare.