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The Gospel in Mexico.

Rev. Ell, G. Riley, who at the request of the
Mexican Evangelical Christians, is now engaged
in preaching the gospel in the City of Mexico, and
in the surrounding country has given an interest
ing account of his labors, their results, and his
for the future, in the South Western
Presbyterian:
During the "French Intervention" many lead
ing Liberal Mexicans, among them, some OF the
Constitutional Presbyters," visited the United
States. where became interested in the cause
Specially invited to come to this city, and assist
them to establish the Gospel and Gospel churches
in this Republic, have spent over year in SO
doing. Through the dark threatening clouds that
hang heavily, in the night of Mexico's misery,
some stars are shining that relieve the gloom and
inspire hope. About forty Mexican Evangelical
congregations, now meet weekly in this Republic;
many leading men, editors, lawyers and some former
Roman Catholic Presbyters, take an active part in
Gospel work in this nation. With deep Christian
faith, purity of life, and with the open Bible in
their hands, large numbers OF Evangelical native
Christians are now working with intense zeal for
the evangelizaion of their native land. Idols and
pictures of saints are being frequently burned and
in their place the Ten Commandments" printed
on large sheet and framed may be seen in many
houses.
A good church building has been leased us by
the General Government in the capital. A pri-
vate individual has given us a chapel building in
Puebla One evangelical weekly called the Ecan-
gelical Torchlight is published in Cos, near Zacat-
ecas, and very large number of Christian Tracts
have been published in the capital and circulated
throughout the nation.
believe that the Evangelical congregations in
Mexico might soon number thousand, if the gos-
pei work were stood by and encouraged by the
American and English Evangelical churches.
have found multitudes most earnest to learn Cos
pei truth and have preached to about 700 persons
at one time, and have the pleasure of seeing new
congregations formed constantly. There are two
Evangelical congregations composed of young lads,
and conducted by themselves in this capital.
Let the American Evangelical Church follow the
example that the British Christians are giving it
in Spain with regard to the evengelizaton of that
land, and soon it may become the champion Of the
Gospel in Spanish America.
Most of the great liberal movements in Mexico
have commenced among the poor, and mutitudes
of that class are now enthusiastically joining this
gospel movement and are full of hope, expecting
TO gain glorious victories for Jesus and His truth,
in this land, so long and sadly neglected by Evan
gelica Christians
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Then too what becomes of all those prayers and
addresses our neighbOr puts into the mouth OF
"these gentlemen?" Echo answers, WhereY
We repeat it that there was not syllable OF th'S
service for adult Baptism an the Prayer Book at
that time 1t was not inserted till the next year
(l662) long after the Savoy Conference had been
closed and when the terrible prosecutions of the
Act of Uniformity, and others following it, drove
out of the Church and into exile or suffering two
thousand of the ablest, purest and most useful
ministers in the kingdom.
But let US close this matter, condoling with our
esteemed brother in his historical misfortune. 1t
would have been bad enough for the Editor of the
Central Presbyterian to get his fingers nipped by
the Westminster Divines." But for the Editor of
the Southern Churchnaan to thrust in all fours-
fingers and toes both-into this trap Of the Prayer
Book, is "bunder (which old Talleyrand held
to be worse than crime. Had we known in time
the disordered condition of his historical recolec
tons about his Prayer Book benevoence for an
old friend would have led US to save him by time
ly warming" 1t is all over now. But we release
him from the promise to inform his own readers OF
this predicament. The "nipping' is enough,
without being obliged to tell it.
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Assessments BY The Assembly.

The Committee Of Finance reported, recommend
ing the following assessments upon the Presbyte-
ries for the year 1862 to meet the expenses Of the
Assembly: and that these assessments shall be
continued for the year 1870.
The following Presbyteries shall be assessed S25
each:
East Alabama, South Alabama, Augusta, Mem
phis, New Orleans, Nashville, Concord, Orange,
Bethel, Harmony, South Carolina, East Hanover,
Lexington, Montgomery, Chesapeake, and Fay
etteville.
The following Presbyteries shall be assessed $50
each:
Tuscaloosa, Atlanta, Chickasaw, North Missis
sippi, Western District, Central Mississippi Mis-
sissippi, Charleston, Wilmington, Abingdon, Green
brier, Roanoke, West Hanover, Winchester, Ma
con, West Lexington, Ebenezer North Alabama,
Pennsylvania, and TOmbeckbee.
The following Presbyteries shall be assessed $40
each;
Arkansas, Ouachita, Muhlenburg, Cherokee
Florida, Savannah, Louisiana, Red River and
HOlston.
The following Presbyteries shall be assessed IS
each;
Central Texas, Eastern Texas Western Texas
Indian, Knoxville, BrazOs, Central Ohio, and Pa
dueah.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

Rightly Done.-The Northern Baltimore Con-
ference recently convened in Frederick, Maryland,
sent delegation to the Baltimore Conference
South, convened in the city of Baltimore, propos-
ing to enter into sort of official relations with
them. This was unanimously declined, in resolu-
tons very courteous but decided. They take the
ground that it belongs to the General Conference
"to arrange terms of official intercourse. " Three
years ago the General Conference North refused
to entertain any friendly overtures from the Gene
raj Conference South, or to receive their delegates
The stand of the Baltimore Conference South is
the only one it could have taken consistently with
selfrespect Some other churches South may find
themselves in very much the same situation, and
may profit by this good example.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

Worth Seeing.-The Panorama Of New York
City, showing Al miles Of the Empire City, exhib-
its at St. Adams Hall, Masonic building, corner
of Sd and Main streets, every afternoon and night
this week and Monday next, at and O'Clock
each day. See advertisement in this paper.
Read the following from Rev. David Wills, OF
Macon, Georgia:
1t gives me pleasure to testify to the topogragph
ical accuracy and artistic excellence of Billiard 5
Panorama of New York City" 1t has attracted
crowds of intelligent and admiring; spectators in
Macon, and has inspired the young with sentiments
of thrilling delight. Such chaste and beautiful
exhibition must prove instructive and entertaining
to all classes, and, being under the management Of
company of gentlemen, commends it tayorably to
the public DAVID WILLS,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church.
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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States,

Will meet in the Second Presbyterian Church
in the city Of Louisville, Kentucky, on the third
THURSDAY 18th day. Of May, 1870, at II 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 o'clock, P. NJ,
for the purpose of enrolling the names Of Com
misSioners.
The attention of Presbyteries is directed to the
schedule of Assessments printed on page 576 OF
the Minutes Of 1869.
JOSEPH r. WILSON, Stated Clerk
WILLIAM BROWN, Permanent Clerk,
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Coon WORDS for March is received. Contents
as follows:
l. Carlino. 2. Waiting. 8. An Apostolic Mis-
sOuary. T. A Visit 10 the Country Of the Vau-
dois. 5. Cottage Homes for Workhouse Chill
dren; or the Boarding.out System. 6. Days in
North India. 7. A Conversation and Story. s.
Halfhours in the Temple Church. 9. Ascent OF
Snowden TO- Letters from the Tropics. IL. Three
Sonnets. II. Dorothy Fox.
Terms 50 25 per year; single number 25 cents.
Address j. B. Lippucott & Co., Philadelphia.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

Rev Dr. Bullock 1t is understood that DR..
Bullock has sgni6ed his desire to accept the call
Of the End Presbyterian church in Alexandria,
made vacant by the removal of Dr. Leftwich to
Atlanta, GA.
DR.. Bullock has performed faithful and effective
labor in Baltimore for more than ten years, and
with unAinching courage stood up for the right
during period when it required nerve to face the
storm and endure the trial. May the divine bless
ing descend richly upon him in the new and inter-
esting field he expects to enter upon in Alexandria
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Richmond, Va, Wednesday, March 16, 1870
sS~ApvERrIsING.-The Central Pres.

sI= ADvERTIsING.-The Central Pres
Byteriaa is now the only Presbyterian paper
published within the bounds of the Synod of
Virginia. Having far larger circulation
throughout its churches than any other, 1t
offers valuable medium for advertising.
While carefully excluding all of an Objec.
tionable character, it will insert others suited
to the nature of the paper, upon reasonable
terms. See published rates on 4th page.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

The NORTH BRITISH REVIEW for January
Through the Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,
l40 Fulton Street, N. York Contents:
l. Babylonian and Assyriau Libraries. 2. Swift.
3. The Origin of American State Rights 4. Au-
photographers. 5. Decentralization in France and
Prussia 6. History of Irish Land Tenures. L.
The Repentance of the Tory Party. 8. Contem.
porary Literature
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To Ministers and Elders of West Hanover

To Ministers and Elders of West Hanover
and Roanoke Presbyteries, EACH minister and
elder of these Presbyteres preparing to attend the
meetings in April, will please address note to
Mr.. Charles Baskerville, Hampden Sidney, Va,
stating ID by what mode Of conveyance he expects
to travel and (2) what member or members of his
family will come with him, that proper arrange
ments for entertaining the members of their Pres
byteries and other friends may be made. By re-
quest of pastors of College church.
l1rch 18Th. 1870.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

We have received Part XIV. of DR.. William
Smiths Dictionary of the Bible. Published by
Hurd & Houghton, of New York.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY for January-pub-
lished by j. L. Peters, 500 Broadway, New York.
Subscription So per annum, $3.50 for six months;
single copies 80 cents
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

Minutes of SYNOD OF KENTUCKY, held at Eli
zabethtown, KY, October 18th, 1869.
Minutes of SYNOD OF Missouri, held in Pal
myra, October 18th, 1869
EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE at the Reformed
Dutch Church, New York.
Catalogue of AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
Stanton, Va, lS69-70.
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APPLETON JOURNAL, No II, published at 80,
90 and "a Grand street, New York. Price 81 per
annum. The number before US is one of the very
best
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Part III. of Lppincotts Pronouncing Diction.
airy OF Biography and Mythology. Fifty cents
j. B. Lppincott & Co., Philadelphia
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

We have received the March numbers of the
African Repository The Record, Good Health,
Every Saturday, Hearth and Home, Southern Cul.
tivator, Farmers Gazette and Industrial Index.
The Southern Planter and Farmer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE for March
devoted to knowledge, virtue and temperance
Published at Newburgh, N. Y. Yearly subscrip
ton 81 single copy 10 cents.
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For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
The Hop-And What Came of 1t.

We cannot vouch for the authority of the follow
ng letter which has fallen into our hands, but very
RELY endorse the moral that young Christians, and
lot young girls only, but young men quite as GER
anly lose the respect even of those at whose soc-
tation they go astray.-CEY. PRES.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16

Rev. W. C. sheetz, of Morganton, N. c., died
on the 18th ult.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02
Good Natured PEOPLE.

Be good natured if you can, for there Is
no attraction so great, no charm so admira-
bic. A face that is full of expression of
amiab,ity is always beautiful 1t needs no
paint and no powder. Cosmetics are super
Hous for it. Rouge cannot improve its
cheeks, nor Hywhite mend its complexion.
Its loveliness lies beyond all this 1t is not
the beauty that is but skin keep. For when
you gaze into the face of noble hearted
man or woman, it is not the shape of the
features you really see, nor yet the tint of
the cheek, the hue of the lip, or the bril-
lance of the eye You see the nameless
something that animates all these, and
leaves for your instinct sense of grateful
facination; you see an indescribable embod-
iment of heart goodness within, which wins
your regard in spite of external appearance,
and defies all the critical rules of the ;esthet-
ic. Cultivate good nature. Il is better
than 'apples of gold set in pictures of sill
yer, !" for gold will take to itself wings and
fly away; silver will tarnish in time, and, both,
when abundant, lose their comparative val
ue Uui SoOu newer. never iuScS It's
| worth-never abandons its possessor to the
mental poverty of the malcious-never
! loses its hold on the esteem of the world.
| 1t is always in fashion and always in season.
| Everybody admires it. II never grows stale
| 1t costs little TO acquire and nothing to keep.
| Yet it is beyond diamonds in its worth to
its owners, and can neither be stolen or lost,
however neglected. Surely this is jewel
that merits a search and, when found
merits protection Possess yourselves OF
it. young women no tasman will find YOU
so bewitching in the judgment of the sensi-
bic among the other sex. Secure it young
men: you could have no better attraction
for loving woman, and no safer guarantee
of domestic happiness.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Why Do WE On OUR WHETsToNEs ?
We oil our whetstones for several reasons.
The first is that almost all stones, unless
oiled, become glazed or FURNISHED on the
SUI face, SO that they no longer abrade the
metal The second reason is that most
stones, after being oiled, give finer edge
than they do in dry or merely wet state.
The pores of the stone become in a measure
filed up, and while the action is rendered
continuous, its character is altered. A dry
stone is very apt to give wire edge to a
tool, and although this sometimes happens
when oil is used, it does not occur nearly SO
often. 1t has been said little carbonic
acid dissolved in the water which is used to
moisten milestone or grindstone will
greatly increase the friction, and thus pro.
mote the action of the stone upon the steeI
instrument. If this be true, and there be nc
unforeseen drawbacks, carbonic acid vii
prove invaluable to all who have to sharpen
tools or grind metallic surfaces.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02
Select goetrg.
WAITING.


On the shores of Time linger,
Looking out upon the sea,
Where the ships are sailing outward,
From this neither land and me.
These mysterious ships are bearing,
Treasures out upon the main,
That the heart has loved and cherished,
And they como not back again.
Faith and hope spoak words Of comfort
And the ships sail out to sea
We're il not for those good angels,
That aro cheering you and me
Life would be heavy bnrden,
And the shadow on the shore
Would for ever keep the sunlight
From the souls halfopen door
I will wait with resignation
My ship is coming by and by
Trough the darkness, outward sailing,
Underneath Heavenly sky.
shall find within the harbor
Where the ships at anchor lay,
All my treasures that were taken
From this night-world into day.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A poor Scotchman put crown piece in
to 'the plate" of an Edinburgh church, on
a late Sunday morning, by mistake, for a
refused. In once, in forever. "Aweel,
aweel, grunted he, Il II get credit for it in
heaven. Ma, Ia, said the doorkeeper,
''ye'li get credit only for the penny that ye
meant to gle "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A committee met to settle upon the color
with which they should paint their new
church. An old sailor happened to be among
them, who rose and said: Gentlemen, /
move that II be painted gum color, for you
all know that Deacon Smith nose is painted
that color and that it has been growing
brighter every year ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Women charm as a general thing in pro-
portion as they are good A plain face with
heart behind it is worth world ofheartless
beauty. Men who have tried both uniformly
agree to this.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A man praising porter said it was so ex
cellent beverage, that it always made him
fat
81 have seen the time, said another
when it made you lean -
When" said the eulogist.
last night, against the wall. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Said distinguished politician to his son:
Look at mel began as an alderman, and
here am at the top of the tree; aud what is
my reward? Why, when | die my son will
be the greatest rascal in the United States. >
To this the young hopeful replied: YES,
dad, when you die, and not till then
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Many man who rises from poverty and
obscurity to wealth and honor, can trace his
rise to his civility. Civility will always re-
is always polite will be sure to get at last as
much as he gives. No man, says Lord
Bacon, twill be deficient in respect towards
others who knows the value of respect to
himself"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

I'll fog you for an hour, you little villain.
Father, instantly replied the incorrigible
young scamp, as he balanced penny on
his fingers, L will toss you to make it two
hours or nothing
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A little three year old girl in New Orleans
recently astonished her mother, who atemp-
ted to correct her, by motioning her away
with her chubby little hand and scornfully
saying shoe, fly, don't bodder mei''
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Father, said a lad, Il often read of
people being poor but honest : why don t
they sometimes say rich but honest?'
Tut, tut, my son, replied the father ;
nobody would believe them
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

He only is worthy of esteem that knows
what Is Just and honest and dares do It-that
is master to his own passions and scorns to
be a slave to another's. Such one, in the
lowest poverty, is far better man, and
merits more respect than those gay things
who owe all their greatness and reputation
to their rentals and revenues.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A little boy five years of age, while wrish-
ing under the tortures of the ague, was told
by his mother to rise up and take a powder
she had prepared for him. Powder! pow,
derl" said he, rising upon his elbow. and
putting on a roguish smile, mother L ain t
a p,,n F'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A lazy lad, who did not go to church until
the congregation were coming out. asked
''Is it all done y No, was the reply, 1t S
all said, but | think it will be some time before
it's all DONE"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

An Irishman on being tolG to grease the
wagon. returned in an hour afterwards and
said, I've creased every part of the wagon
but them sticks the wheels hang on.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

No man, whether rich or poor, can make
or retain a good and useful position in life,
without the two valuable habits of punctual
ity and temperance.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Ike's last trick was to throw Mrs. Parting
TOM kid gaiter in the alley and call the old
lady down from the third floor to see an
alley-galter.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A firm faith is the best divinity a good
life is the best philosophy a clear conscience
the best law; honesty is the best policy !;
and temperance the best physic.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

1t would be more obliging to say plainly,
we can not do what is desired, than amuse
people with false words, which often put
them upon false measures
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Mamma, what are panniers?' 'Bas-
kets worn on the backs of doukeys, my
DEAR '.Then mamma, Sarah must be a
donkey; for she told Jane she would wear
a pannier next Sunday ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

wheat slapjacks, nobody feelslike being sassy
to them and nobody wants 10 adopt them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

'iShoo fly! don't bodder me, is the
exclamation of debtors now days, when
the collectors comes buzzing around after
his stamps.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

ToIIN GUELICH. Manufacturer of all kinds of
eJ Cabfnet-ware, Market street, Clearfeld Pa
He also makes to order Cofins on short notice and
attends funerals with hearse. AprI0,'59.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

The moon seems the most unsteady of all
the celestial luminaries; she is continually
shifting her quarters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Generosity is the wealthiest feeling of the
heart. Feel as if you could, and you will
have nearly all the self-satisfactiou that you
would have had if you really relieved dis
tresS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

You seem to walk more erect my friend.
Yes I have been Strengthened by circum-
Stances
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

w ALLACE FIELDING ATTORNEYS At Law
w CIeardefd. spa. Office in res dence of W. A.
Wallace Legal business Of all kinds attended to
with promptness and fidelity. Jan-5, ,7e-yp
wa A. WALLACE FRANK FiELDIsG
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

~ KRATZER h SON, dealers in Dry Goods
/. Clothing, Hardware. Queensware, Groce-
ries, Provisions &C., Second Street cleai field,
Pa. Dec 27, 1865
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

A man can live in Paris pretty well on ten
cents per day, or he can eat, drink and bo
merry to the tune of hundred dollars
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

Judy wants to know if chignons are moi
hair EN- scare EN- things
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

DICHARD MoSS0P, Dealer in Forei gn and Do
] \ m estic Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour. Bacon,
Liquors. &C. Room, Market street, few doors
west OF journal o flee, Clearfeld, Pa. Apr27.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-03-02

/" iRTSWICK a IRWIN, Dealers in Drugs,
i L Medicines. Paints. Oils. Stationary, Perfume
ry Fancy oods, Notions, etc, ETC. Market street,
Clear6eld, Pa Dec. 6, 1865.