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Valuable Missionary Memoir.

The records of modern missionary labor are rich
with humble and unnoted but heroic and noble
lives. To the long list, which includes such as
Brainard, Martin, Carey, Judson, Scudder, Hall
and Poor, must be added another, whose memo
rial, drawn up by the hand of paternal affection
has Just been issued by Robert Carter & Brothers,
in large and attractive volume. The Rev. Viii
liam G. Burns was man Of eminent piety and ex
traordiuary zeal and energy. Designing to pursue
secular calling, he was suddenly arrested by the
power of divine truth, and at once consecrated
| himself to the Masters service. He had scarcely
completed his course of study, when, In 1885, he
was thrown into the midst of scenes Of revival
His early associations were with scenes and places
made memorable by Whit6eld's abors in Scot
land more than century before and he seemed
to have the spirit Of Whitfield and OF Livingston
kindled within himself
For several years his life was that of an evan
gelst He went from city to city, and even from
continent to continent, preaching the Word.
| Everywhere he commanded attention, sometimes
provoking opposition, sometimes rewarded by
cheering results. No personal inconvenience or
discomfort, or even risk of life, could deter him
| from the path of duty. His motto seems ever to
have been forward, and his place was always in
the front of the host and the thick of conflict He
| SplTlG IN Nell do iIlSuu vi Tue cele-
brated McCheyne, and he was worthy of such
friend After laboring for three or four years in
Scotland and Ireland, he came to Canada and
travelling from place to place, preached with apos
! tolic fervor, and often with great effect
At length he heard the call for missionary labor
| from China, and he promptly responded to it
! With the sanction of such men as his old neigh
Dor and friend, DR.. Hamilton, of Regent square,
London, he went forth to his field of labor under
the auspices of the English Presbyterian Church.
The same energy which he had previously evinced,
was now manifested in the sphere of missionary
effort, Self denying, persevering, hoping all
things, believing allthings he refused to despond,
and exulted to meet difficulties by which many
would have been disheartened. For twenty years
China was his field of effort, and his life and let
tiers and labors during this period, form noble
monument Of unassuming, but sefdenying use
fitness.
Such a volume as this must create an intelligent
sympathy in behalf of the mission work, and those
who are employed in prosecuting it. A career like
that which is here so lovingly, and yet we doubt
not, so faithfully portrayed, may we'll inspire to
imitation. Morally and spiritually China is
dreary waste, but the labors of man like Burns
lights it up like GASES in the desert They are
Providential pledge of the final success of the
cause to which they are devoted. The seed they
have sown will spring up to its harvest, and the
prayers by which they are accompanied must be
graciously answered.-M Y Observer.
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Supreme Court of Missouri, and the United States
District Court for Kentucky. Can any man doubt
that the same would be the result if like matters
were carried into any Federal Court in the South
Protesting against such decisions is duty to God
and man, but it does not satisfy the necessities OF
the case The law which has been habtualy in
terpreted so as to sustain such assumptions must
be amended so as to assert the right doctrine on
the subject; and to do so is conservatism; not to
do so, to say the very least is to submit to radi'
calism.
w. The work in hand is one which will take
time. The Church cannot be hurried. If were
anxious to defeat this Book the method would
| adopt would be to press it to vote before the
Presbyteries 1t cannot be adopted till two things
occur. LIST. Some of the provisions of the Book
will be found acceptable in one part of the Church,
but not in another. These must be omitted OF
amended so as to become generally acceptable.
2ud Presbyteries must have time to examine it
If this is not given Them they are shut up to vote
against it,
Thus far, the whole discussion has been conduct
ed in an admirable spirit with scarce an exception
L
1t has been said that something is due to the
brethren who performed this work originally. Al
one of them, | wish to say that our brethren have
already done for us all that we had right to ask
They have received the work of our hands with
every manifestation of kindness, and they have
shown full appreciation of the effort made by thu
Committee faithfully to perform laborious worl
at the call of the Church. | venture nothing il
asserting that every member of that Committee
will consider it an additional evidence of that APP
probation, if the Church will go to work faithful.
to perfect what they attempted, in every way IL
which it can be improved and made more accepta
BILE; and that the greatest kindness the Churcl
can show their Committee will be to reject tn
whole. work. if it shall be found that it cannot b
perfected so as to meet the necessities, and ad
vance the efficiency OF the Church without inter
rupting its harmony
My belief is that the adoption Of the Book, a
soon as it can be done with cordiality, will great
promote the efficiency of our Church but at tn
same time, l would be prepared to vote against it
adoption now, as did in 1867, because it is no
ready for adoption, and the Church is not prepares
to adopt it. Let US make it ready by its careful
amendment; and then the Church will soon ge
ready to adopt it. Very truly, etc.,
f. T. BAIRD.
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&eliaiuns gutelliaente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

At meeting of Montgomery Presbytery held il
Christianburg Va, March 30th, the pastoral re
latiou between Rev. HI. T. Darnell and the Pearls
burg church, was at his request dissolved. Mr.
Darnell has accepted call to the church at Anne
liza G. H., and will commence his work there early
in this month. His Post Office will therefore b.
changed from Pearsburg to Amelia G. e., Va.
Buckingham c. r., New Store, Cumberland, G. H
Churches at these positions are without pastors
and greatly desire to have their pulpit permanent
ly supplied.
From Hanchow, China-The last mail from China
brought US letters from Hanchow to the 18th Of
February. Our missionaries are in good health.
Observer and Commonwealth.
The Presbyterian parsonage in Paris, KY, was
sold on Saturday. the 10th ult., to Isaac Cunning
ham, ESQ.,, for 5000.
Rev. W. H. STATIONS Post Office address has been
changed from Anderson G. H., S. g.. to Pass
Christian, Miss
The Young Mems Christian Association of Frank
fort, KY, having taken the preliminary steps tt
dissolve the organization donated their library t.
the State Penitentiary, and the funds remaining
in the treasury to the patronizing churches.
Religious Interest in Pea River Church, Alabama
For period of perhaps six months the gentle NOV
ings of the Holy Spirit have been clearly, percepti
Die in this part of the Masters vineyard. The
organisation of fourishing Sabbath school, and
the prayerful labors of the instructors, no doubt
contributed largely to this happy state of things
Including eight previously received, there have
been added to the membership Of this church, since
the first of November last, sxty.three and one
back slider restored. 1.-The Lord hath done great
things for US, whereof we are glad"
In addition to these, there were several other,
hopefully converted who will unite with other de-
nominations. The whole scene was characterized
by absence of undue excitement, but deep solemnt,
and intense feeling. And one delightful feature OF
it was that Zion travelled and brought forth chill
dren.. Deep convictions were speedily succeeded
by the peace giving influences of the Holy Spirit
And an unusually large proportion of those i'm
pressed, were, We trust truly born again; and al
the close of this of privilege there were few
who had manifested an interest that were not Ell
jOying hope of eternal life.
Many of these converts are young men, and ]
trust that more than the one already alluded to
will become ambassadors for Christ. One fact sug
gestive of the aggressions made on the world, is,
that of these sixty three. eighteen were cases OF
adult baptism, and are clear gain to the Presby-
terrain Church.-COr of the Presbyterian and In.
der
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-04-06

REy DELINQUENT SUBsCBIBERs.-We are
under the necessity Of saying that the num-
Der is so large that their neglect subjects us
to degree Of trouble and anxiety that can
not be continued. Many of them are in
arrears from one to four years, and pay no
regard whatever to bills repeatedly sent out.
We have granted indulgence far beyond the
point of safety or fairness to the interests
Of the paper. We shall be reluctantly COM
PEELED to discontinue many names from the
list in a short time, and look to other means
of collecting what ought to have been long
ago paid. =
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Agents for Central Presbyterian. fol,
lowing ministers have agreed to act as agents for
the Central Presbyterian at the approaching spring
meetings of our Virginia Presbyteries, Subscrip-
TONS new or old, may be handed them, and def.
mite receipts will afterwards be sent from this Office
Abiagdoa-Rev. W. S. Lacy.
Chesapeake r, L. McMurran.
East Hanover.-Rev, James P Smith.
Greeabrier.-Rev B. B. Blair.
Leringtoa-Rev. r. G Walker.
Montgomery p. B. Price.
Roanoke H. A Brown.
West Hanouer Rev B. NJ. Smith.
Winchester Rev. G. W. Finley.
agent for Rtersbwg.-Mr. David Alexander
of Petersburg, is now acting as our agent for that
city in the place of A. n. Bourbon, recently de-
ceased
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Gated and refined, of whom the Church can boast
a host,-come to the West. Come not for GAIN
but to do good. Come with the Bible, and unfold
its sacred pages to the starving.
l would not rob the Church in the older States
of single minister, but would have her increase
the ranks of the ministry tenfod. She has the
men and the means, and all that is needed is free
conservation to the Lords service Oh that parents
felt the high demands of this conservation Oh
that young men felt its demands
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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States,
WIZ meet in the Second Presbyterian Church
in the city Of Louisville, Kentucky, on the third
THURSDAY 10Th day. OF May, 1870, at IL O'Clock,
A. NJ. The opening sermon will be preached by
the Rev. STUART ROBINSON, the Moderator Of
the last Assembly.
The undersigned, Committee on Commissions.
Will meet in the Lecture room OF said church on
Wednesday, the 18th of May, at S clock, P. NJ,
for the purpose of enrolling tie names of Com
migsioners.
The attention. Of PresbyterieS IS directed to the
schedule Of Assessments printed on page $40 OF
the Minutes Of 1869.
JOSEPH r. WILSON, Stated Clerk.
WILLIAM BROWN, Permanent Clerk
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Contributions for Sustentation or Foreign
Missions.

The Treasurer suggests that remittances for
these objects be made in the form of drafts on
New York, or in Post Office money orders on Co
lumbia, payable to the order of James Woodrow.
Either of these modes affords perfect security
against loss. They are both comparatively inex'
pensive, aud most convenient modes for the treas.
urer Money may also be sent cheaply and gene
rally safely in registered letters.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-04-06

An Experienced Teacher who can furnish ex-
cellent testimonials as to character and qualifca-
ions, wishes employment. He would prefer a
private school, He has long been member and
an elder in the Presbyterian church. Is prepared
to give instruction in all studies necessary to pre-
pare young men for entering our Colleges or Uni,
versty Address w. N. P, Ca Ira, Cumberland
county, Va
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-04-06

Rev DR.. Jeter has resigned his charge as pas.
tor of the Grace ST. Baptist church in this city,
which he has so long, usefuly and acceptably held.
His purpose is to devote his labors more entirely
to the Religious Herald, the most ably conducted
paper, we think, in the Southern Baptist Church,
and of which he is one of the Editors
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statement has been published in several OF our
exchanges by the Rev. j. NJ Wilson, that Victoria
church is vacant and that the Rev. r. w Lougb-
ridge has taken charge of Layaca aud Indianola
churches. This is mistake. Indanola is vacant
and Mr. Longhridge is supplying Lavaca and Vic
tora.
We are glad to learn that the Indianoa church
has the prospect of being supplied soon. 1t hopes
to secure the services of the Rev. Mr.. Smoot-
Presbyterian and lnder,
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

MISSIONARY REGISTER. is the name of a
new annual, the first number of which will be is
sued about the first of April. 1t will contain brief
abstracts of the Reports of the principal Foreign
Missionary Societies throughout Protestant Chris
tendom together with statistics of all the Socie-
ties in the world, having for their object the send
ing of the Gospel 20 the heather. 1t will be the
aim of the editor, Heber Gill, to make these re
ports and statistics as full and complete as may be-
and thus to render the Register an essential and
interesting compend of information in reference to
the work in the foreign field The price, 25 cents,
is barely sufficient to cover the cost of publication
Orders for it should be directed to the mission
AIRY REGISTER" Hanover, Jefferson county, Ind.
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Rev. l. W. Z, Handy expects to remove to
Augusta church, Va. Resolutions passed by the
church and session at Orange G. H., will be pub
lished next week
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The EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL OF VIRGINIA. =
April, 1870. Business Agent-M. w Hazlewood
Richmond, Va Contents; l. The Study of Mod
ern Languages 2. President Eliot's Inaugural
Address. 3. Classical Study; Its RELATIONSHIP the
Study of the English Language 4. Cavalier.
and Pequods. s. Lost Pretertes. g. Education
al Intelligence. I. Our Miscellany. s. Note,
and Queries. g. Book Notices..
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THE SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIAN REVIEW Co
lumbia, S. G. April, 1870. Contents l. Min
listers Widows and Orphans 2. The Intermedi
ate State. 8. Correspondence touching the Chris
tians, between the Proconsul Pliny aud the
Emperor Trajan. T. The Church and her Presby-
ters s. Editorial Comments on the Proceeding
Article. 6. Christ and the State. T. The Litera-
ture of the South. s. The Living Writers of the
South. g. Critical Notices.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
A wHIskER.puLLiSG DAusrL.

To beard the lion IN his den o.
There are two facts worthy the profound
consideration OF all men aud women, too
FIRST FACT; That comcly beard is
above all things attractive in a man. The
soldier is bearded like the bard; and the
beard of formal cut is even more feature
Of the conventional justice than his fair
round bollyan good capon lined Whi,k-
er. are, in short, so TO speak, the right
bower.
SECoSD FACT: That hell has no furry
like tcrmaraut woman.
Now, it is known that officer -
is the lucky posscssor Of II beard as
comedy a ever wagged in merry hall 1t
hangs We have no doubt, upon his breast
in the same way that Aarons did on his.
We refer to Old Aaron who helped the
Jews to get out of the wilderness.
1t is also well-known fact thar Hannah
Dowirec is female of the tcrmagant
species If the lower regions have any
fury like she il would be well for every
person who has any regard forpcace and
quiet to make arrangements 10 go In the
other direction.
But we wander from our narration.
BE- il known, then, that -, with
his whiskers, attempted TO arrest Hannah,
and Hannah with her hands went for
and his whi,ker-, and mercif
heavens, how she pulled We have no
heart TO describe the combat.
may thank hi, stars that hc has any check
left. II is u wonder .he didn'tpull hi, on
tire head Oh, But she didn't, and was
fined.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
PEEPlNG JERRY.
How he INDUCED his Propensity 20 Peep, and
How he got Into Trouble and the Gala

How he Indulged his Propensity TO Peep, and
How he got Into Trouble and the Gala.
bOOse.
Mr.. J. Howard agrees with lady writer
in The Gotdry that American ladies are
not 'scraggy," and that handsome leg in
this country is not rarity. He believes,
on the contrary, that their pretty feet sug-
/ gest perfectsymmctry in the fair forms that
terminate so well; and, being in Cairo, he
came to the conclusion that he might, with
out great difficulty test the correctness of
his impressions on this very important sub
feet. He therefore determined to see for
himself; and. during several days, took up
his position under the high side walk, where,
unseen, he endeavored to catch glimpse
of the pretty ANGLES that passed over his
head. At last he became ovcr-bold; and
seeing an ANGLE that delighted his Wis
lon by its perfectncss, stretched
forth his arm and grasped it with his
hand. Can We describe the terror of the
lady? Need we say she made the neigh
borhood vocal with her EXPLANATIONS of
alright? If our male reader will only
imagine what his sensations would be if
he were woman, aud while walking
along the sidewalk should have his leg
grasped by IA strange and rude fellow,
there will be no occasion to inform him
that the lady in question was shocked
terrified. In response to her cries, officers
came rushing from all parts of the city
and Unto how many difficulties curiosity
leads usD Mr.. Jerry Howard
was arrested. He was promptly
dragged into the presence of the good
natured but stern and inplcXible Police
Magistrate Bross who holds the scales of
Justice with great steadiness, and there
he was charged with the crime of being
Pecping Jerry. The Judge listened to the
evidence with great patience and then ask
ed the prisoner why he, an elderly man. had
been guilty of such conduct. Ina answer
the prisoner said he was an orphan, and
had nobody to take care of him. Diclliul-
~ was the legacy his father left him.
The Judge replied The ieg sec, has
got you into difficulty, aud must assess a
fine against you of $40 and cost. Our
Stout, policeman, being stout policeman,
gobbled the orphan, and put him in the
Jail, under the care of Bill McHalc
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
TN, MArIR nF LEE.

De Soto, the d'coycrer Of the Missi,-
sippi, after landing in Florida was told by
the Indians that inland was wonderful
pool containing the water Of life, and that
he who oathcd in it became again young,
and might thus secure immortality on
earth. lie sought for the mysterious pool
in vain. lie never found the Water OF
Life. But Vinum Vitn-the Wine OF
Life-has been found, and may be obtained
at Walker X Si,,on's The old who drink
it become rguvenatcd-young again; and
the young who taste it retain perpetual
youth. 1t i, indeed, the ne pi,'s ultra OF
family b,tcrs. As an appetizer il can
not be- eNcellcd All physicians say all
households should use IL, Try it.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
EDUCATION OF ooLogED CHILDREN.

There are at this time in the city over
one hundred colOred children without the
means 10 enjoy the advantages Of schools.
Their parents are to- poor 10 pay their
tuition, and consequently they are left to
run about our streets, and learn to live a
life of idlcncss and crime. We are in
formed that an appeal will shortly be
made to our citizens in behalf Of that
part Of our population. The Rev. Thomas
Strother will canvass the city to obtain the
means to establish a school for their bcnc
fit and, as Mr.. SIother is an cstmabe
colored citizen, we hope his appeal will
received hearing and be responded 10 with
liberaity.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

g. Nicholas Hotel, March 30, 1870.
;. Armstrong, Oseola Ark james Cole
T, City; ID. w. Smith, MOI Daniel
ndler and family, Ind Lewis Good
|, Ill; j. A. Rodman, Ill; w. W.
|ng', Md Henry Jones, Md VIM. w.
!. ST. Louis; N. V. Tomilinson, Ky;
Z. Clark, City, y. d. Taylor, Cityi +.
Galley, Radricha, Ky; j. NJ Webb,
NJ. Fits, Ireeport Ill; J. W. Heaten,
4. r. Hall, Obine, Tenn i. X. Ran
Hickman, Ky; George Clark, City !
'tephens, City; w. Ward, Mo- j. F.
fk, Ballard CO., Ky }. Il. Clark,
srman, Ky; Chas. Mayer, louisville,
Thos. Mssheer, Columbus, KY VIM.
imons, Columbus, XVI II. W. Walter,
Francisco Cal; w. I. Coleman, Miss )
/. Carter, Paducah, Ky; S. Chaplin,
7; K. l.. King, st. Maris, Canada.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
[TnERYs 10 suCn WORD As rAIL!"

Mis- is absolutely true in usisg "Doo-
y Chemical Yeast Baking Powder"
70 per.ec, is the combination of the
,edients entering into its manufacture,
! good biscuits, rolls, or pastry both
and nutritious, can be made without
II is always ready, always reliable,
|. requires but half the quantity Of
7 Of ordinary manufacture. For sale
Iacksges to meet the wants Of all, by
ers generally. m2smw&s
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
10 wHen 1T uAY CONCERN.

I've you ever befoulod your grey hair
the viscid dyes or worse preparations
red Is substitutes Ifso, they disgust
,of course, but let not that prevent
from using "Phalon's Vitalia or Saliva
, for the Hair" which is clear and
Hess - water, in all respects agreea-
md effects the desired object thor
,ly and satisfactorily.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
FLOWERS, FLOWERS /, FLOWERS.

20 beautiful double Geraneum, a very
specimen yet among that lovely class
,owers, represented in an excellent
ire at our Post Office, also No. l
ction Of perpetual blooming Roses in
hades Of colors, Verbenas, Poansies,
rarias, etc. etc. Now ready ard for
a, the residence of Amandus Jaeokel
,th between Walnut and Cedar streets.
'ar2sdim Al. o.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.

n friend, Henry Candee, has been
'nted United States. Commissioner for
ou,hern District Of Illinois, by Judge
I. A better selection could not well
been made. Mr.. Candee is a fine
ess man, and will discharge the duties
10 Commissionership with industry
. faithfulness.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
PANORAMA.

MT fail 10 visit the Panorama of New
: City, at the Atheneum tomorrow
.rsy) night. Every person in atten-
!, will receive . handsome little al
without extra charge. Admission,
hts. q.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31

The new supply ofsilk hats just received
by Miller & Miller is worthy of especial
attention of gentlemen who wish TO pur-
chase anything in that line that is strictly
fashionable and Of hrst-class manufacture
The supply embraces all sizes and as to
price and quality satisfaction is guar
snteed, tsb2su
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
SPARRING.


cnIum.
Mr.. Charles Collins, better known rs
the Cast-Iron Man, and John w. Jones
will give Sparring Exhibition and Gym
nastic Performance at the Atheneum, on
Monday night, next. The best amateur
sparrer will be presented with a pair of box
ing gloves, and the best wrestler, with 50,
Mr.. Collins will give sparring lessons at
gentlemen's residences at their private
rooms. Abundance TO the exhibition so
cents. III
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-31
FURNISHING GOODS.

% completsst stock of gentleman's
4, .hing goods in the city, is to be found
4, Her and Miller's. 1t would be u
|, irksble want, indeed, in this line that
!, cannot satisfactorily supply at the
Il owest figures ruling in this market