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The union Democrat., 1870-08-27

DRpp FauiT.-The demand for California
dried fruit is great and increasing from the
sterile territories surrounding us. Colo
RADIO takes large supply this season. Thisis
bit of encouragement for our fruit growers.
These territories must depend on California
for this supply. Their climates ore for the
most part too hot and dry for such cultiva-
ton. The foothills must supply great
part.o this fruit, for they can raise moro Of
it and of better quality than those in the
lower valleys. Some of us will live to see
tons on tons of cried apples, peaches and
plums, rolling out of Tuolumne and the ad-
joining counties. The Arizonians and Colo
radians must have them to ward off the bill
iousness and scurvy produced by dwelling
overmuch on poor beef and salt provisions.
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27
CHEAP STORES.

There are now dollar stores and twenty-five
cent stores and show cases full of debilitated
fancy articles for five and ten cents. I have
seen handkerchiefs labelled "Blow your nose
for FIVE cents apiece" Yet the nose blowing
public disregard this opportunity for cheap
nose blowing. For visit even the better class
of restaurants and one meets with people who
in this matter showa lofty disregard for hand
kerchiefs.
The railroad seems to be doing its work
In one way or another, prices are gradually
being brought down to the Eeastern standard
You may even get your two eggs, bread. but
ter. napkin and coffee for fifteen cents. Thirgs
are tumbling. 1t is time; time also in the
country as we'll as in the city.
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27
Programme of Concert
to be hereafter an
nOunCed.

IicKttS oT IdMiSSl0n 80 90 Each,
GOLD CCIN.
Each Ticket consists of Five Coupons. Tbs
holder of a whole ticket or five coupons will
be entitled to admission to the Concert, aud
to the whole amoun. of the Giftawarded to is.
The holder of each Coupon will be entitled
to Admission to the Concert, and to one-6fth
of any gift that may be awarded to such Tick
ct.
To provide funds for this MAGNIFICENT
ENTERTAINMENT.
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27
MAR RTE ID.

At Sonora Aug. 20th 1870, at the residence Of John
Mrndori Esq, by Justice Jas. Letford, Mr.. George
Meule to Mrs. Giovanni Querolo.
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27
LETTER FROM san FRANCISCO
SAN FRASclsco. Aag. I'd, 1870.

SAN FRANCISCO, A1g. a--us lcaV.
IHE WAR.
All day, and believe all night. crowd
sre gathered before ;ha newspaper Bulletin
boards on Montgomery street. That of the
Chronicle seems the chief attraction. Their
rush and crush one evening carried it away
news and ALL 1t was rumored at first, the
Germans tore ii down for reporting French
victory. This seems doubtful. l give the
Germans the benefit of the doubt. They
ought now to afford French victory occasion
ally. Ifmatters go on much longer m this
In beating foe who is always whipped, at
least by Telegraph.
THE CROWD.
But this crowd ever srrging about these
bulletin boards, talking. disputing, swearing
and cheering aud requiring the presence of
one or more police officers to keep the walk
free, is after all on old crowd of dlers, focuss-
ed in new place by the war, Once they
were camped in front of the What Cheer
House, ready to swarm about dog fight.
Sinner with his "frish Frigate. Father Crisis
with his expose of Spiritualism, or the Snn-
day street preaching apostles, sent forth by
the Young Mems Christian Association
They have merely changed their base.
THE TELEGRAPH.
This boast of the 10Th Century can send
news, but rs yet it is unequal to the task OF
sending either truth or intelligibility. We
gain to some extent in time, but arr tele-
graph haus along with it also q dead drag Of
lies.
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27
PROMENADE CONCERT


OF these, attended one last evening at the
Mechanics Pavilion. Pay fifty cents and you
may have the freedom of the large apartment:
you may walk. talk, dance and hear the mu-
sic. You may if you are woman, go 'dress-
ed" to the fullest capacity of your wardrobe
or you may go plainly and decently attired.
Only you must be decent, had lady at the
Promenade, haulded her thither in street
railroad car. She was decently attired. So
was l. She was on ''old married lady" with
a husband living. l like this sort; They
know more, are more sociable and entertain
able, are up to more snuff and appreciate bet
ter the civility or favor or privilege as you
may please to have it, of being asked out 70
any sort of entertainment than the majority
of young girls. Young girls in many cases
don't know what they want. Old married
ladies' co. This makes all the difference in the
world, l would rather marry any old married
lady than any two young girls, that is if you
take them as they run.
PRENTICE MULFeRp.
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27
FERNANDO,

"Ferdande" is being played at Mcguire S
Opera House and Metropolitan. 1t is drs-
ma of the fast moral and sensational order.
1t gives young ladies an opportunity to see
the interior of places, from which they are in
real life excluded by stupid inconvenent Gus
tom and conventionality. 1t allows them
with perfect propriety to witness some of tie
phases Of improper and forbidden life. So
Fernando is o most interesting play.
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27

Alter paying the expenses of the entertainment and
making the distribution of Gifts above announced the
balance viii be applied to extngushing the present in
debtedness of the Mercantile Library Association
The Concert and Distribution will take place under tho
immediate direction Ct the Board of Trustees of the Mer
cantie Library Association assisted by Supervisory Com
mttee, selected from State City and County officers and
well known citizens OF San Francisco
Holders of tickets to which Gifts may awarded will
receive the presentation of such tickets or cou
pons to the Business Agents of the Board Trustees
their office,
The union Democrat., 1870-08-27

Henry Lewis, Of Sacramento, has been re-
commended for appointment as naval cadet
for the Second Congressional District.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-09
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
To the Ministers and Churches of Montgom
cry Presbytery.

Dear Brethren:
Appropriations have been made by the Assem-
bly's Committee of Education, of $685., in behalf
of the education of candidates for the ministry
under the care of Montgomery Presbytery, for the
present scholastic year. Owing to the want Of
funds in the treasury, $50 of this sum have moi
been disbursed That $50 must be obtained il
some way, or the progress in study of one of oul
young candidates must very soon be arrested
There has been paid since the spring meeting Of
Presbytery in 1869, by Is churches of Montgom
cry Presbytery, the sum of 1882 90; being an
average of little more than 25 cents per member
of the churches contributing the calculation being
made according to the Minutes of the Assembly
for 1862
The other churches which have not contributed
to this cause III in number are earnestly requested
to take up a collection and forward the sums OBJ
tained as soon as practicable. These u churches
will have to give 1892 OF, that is, an average of q
little more than 80 cents per member, in order tc
make the amount given by our churches equal tc
the amount absolutely needed by our benefciaries
Is that too much to ask the churches of Mont
gomery Presbytery to give to the cause of Educa
ton? Unless that amount is raised in some way,
we shall either have to tell our candidates that we
let them abandon for time their studies, or ask
other Presbyteries. which are in more poverty
stricken condition than ours, to make up the de-
6ciency.
May we not also appeal to our strong churches,
which have already contributed, to make another
special effort in behalf of this important causeH-
We ought to help the weaker Presbyteries, instead
of looking for aid from them.
The average contribution of only so cents pei
member would bring into the treasury 1898; Sis
more than the Presbytery's Committee noW ask
for, which excess might be given to some feeble
Presbytery which will need aid in the education
of her candidates. Fifty cents per memberl The
poorest COMMUNICATE in our Church who is moi
himself an object of charity, being bed ridden OIL
overtaken by the infrmities of age, could give to
this cause the price of two pounds of butter OF
two or three chickens.
More than so cents per member may be needed
next year. There is young man now asking aid
of the committee, which we have refused to give
because he is not yet under the care of the Pres
bytery.
The Lord is asking us for our money. We asked
Him for laborers to gather the ripe harvest. He
says, here are the laborers if you will furnish
the means to qualify them for the work. He has
selected many from "the poor. He will moi
qualify them by miracle. Let us not manifest,
by our refusal to hear His voice, the insinceriy Of
our prayers
By order of the Committee of Education Of
Montgomery Presbytery.
P. T. PENICK, Chairman.
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geligiuns gntelligenfe.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

Rev. J. h. Cotton, missionary to the Choctaws,
reached Shreveport, La, on the 3lst of January
In letter to the North Carolina Presbyterian,
speaking Of our church at Shreveport, Mr.. Cotton
says:
DR.. Dunlap is our minister at Shreveport, who
is the right man in the right place. There is no
church building, as former good building by i'm.
proper construction fell down some years ago.
They are preparing to build another, but it costs
no little to build in this region. They have twelve
thousand dollars subscribed and the ladies, by
their industry in sewing society," have made about
two thousand more.
| have been detained here, waiting for a boat
about week. but expect to leave this evening. l
have yet by the river and its wndings and Difficult.
ties of navigation, still weeks travel before me.
While stopping here have been Hospitality enter
tanned by ruling elder j. Fl. Reynolds.
Rev. ]. 7. Leftwich has removed from Alexandria,
Virginia, to Atlanta, Georgia.
Rev H. T. Darnall, of Giles county, Va, has &C
cepted call from the Presbyterian church at
Amelia Court House, and will leave for his new
| field of labor in about month.
The Presbyterian Church, at Huntsville Texas,
| still remains without pastor Persons wishing
to correspond on the subject, should address John
s. Besson, the Clerk of the Session, at Huntsville,
Walker county, Texas.
Rev. H. C. Smiths Post ofic. address has been
changed from Paulding, Miss, to Erata, Miss.
The Lumberton RoJesonian of last week says:
"Rev. Mr.. Kennedy of Concord Presbytery, N. c.,
a blind minister, was in our town on last Sabbath
and preached an excellent sermon in the Presbyte-
rian church. He read with great ease, accuracy
and fuency and manifested very creditable orator.
cal powers"
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Presbyterian Reunion.-We have received a
copy of an important pamphlet just published in
New Orleans.
- Reunion Overture of the Northern General As
senably to the Southern Presbyterian Church. or
the Records of the Northern Old School ASSEM-
blu, from 1861 to 1862 revie1oed 81 pages.
The articles appearing last summer and fall in
the South Western Presbyterian are embodied in a
neat pamphlet, with an index convenient for refer
ence to any particular point that may be desired
1t gives us sincere pleasure to notice this produc
ton. Something of the kind is much needed, for
our brethren and people will often have occasion
to refer to the matters here discussed and no where
can they find the facts they want presented in so
convenient form. We took occasion, when the Sc
ries was completed in the newspaper to express our
high estimate of its ability Its circulation among
our churches is very much to be- desired. Moth
ing could more clearly show to all our people Just
what kind of reunion would take place, if our
Church could be supposed so infatuated as to
consent to one with Northern Presbyterians
A supply of this pamphlet will soon be in Rich
moud and for sale at the rooms of our Committee
of Publication, for % cents copy.
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An. Editors Work.

The editor of the Christian Quarterly expresses
his judgment in regard to an editors work in the
following article, which every man of the quill will
endorse:
"None but those who have had actual experience
can begin to estimate the amount of brain work
and of drudgery, and the extent and variety OF
knowledge and of TACT necessary to furnish reli-
gious weekly of even ordinary attractiveness. The
higher order of excellence can only be reached, when
immensely large subscriptions allow of the employ
ment of suitable corps OF writer's, and admit of a
proper division of labor
We do not speak unadvisedly when we give our
opinion, that no class of literary toilers in our land
are more severely tasked, or kept under heavier or
more constant strain, than the editors of our rel-
gious weeklies. They must know everything; trans
late Hebrew into English, and promises to pay into
cash dig into Greek roots for their readers, and
into their subscribers for money to keep the press
running; be as pious as Thomas Aquinas as literary
as Voltaire or Gbbon, as poetica as Byron, and as
acutey practical as Vanderbilt, or consent to be
written down bockheads; furnish proofs for all
their positions and examine proofs and re- proofs
from the printer; be grave and funny, dignifed
and sprightly, logical and rhetorical, profound and
pithy write elaborate leaders and spicy paragraphs
defend their Sect and be catholic in spirit hatter
their friends and slash their enemies and be candid
and truthful; be true to conscience and hurt no.
bodys prejudices; revise correspondence, review
books, answer scores of letters daily condense the
news report the markets, talk to every one that
comes into the Office trust subscribers, pay cash to
the printers, and, by way of recreation, preach
sermons, deliver lectures, and attend all public
gatherings of interest, to report proceedings
Nearly enough, is it not to keep one busy?
Our judgment is, in view Of all we have learned
of the burdens and perplexities of such life-un-
avoidable until religious journalism is more COM
pletey organized-that the religious papers of this
country are generally marvels of industry and of
ability. We look to them with the greatest interest
of society, and rejoice in all the evidences that
abound of their great influence for good.
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are all satisfied as to the general scheme In use
or at least most of US are. We want only better
statement of the rule and the reason for it, that
we may not 60 astray in applying it. Every man
must vote, not for exactly what he wants. but tor
the best he can get. 1t is practically, the pro-
posed amendment or none. 1t should be remem-
bered, also, that the proposed Book is the result
of years of discussion and study-frst by the very
able men who constructed it-then by the Assem-
bly of 1866, that spent week in criticising it
next by the Presbyteries who sent up further cri-
cisms-next by a committee of the Assembly,
again, in the light of those criticisms. And now
the Mobile Assembly, following the example of the
Assembly of 1920 in the last revision, submits it
all again not for final decision, but for approval or
objection. At this stage surely no new PROPOSE
tons should be pressed, nor any objections offered
save such as involve some very important princi-
ple. There is something due, in the way of conf
dence, to the able men who have toiled so faith
fully at the call of the Church. And it is due to
the brethren generally, that the Presbyteries and
the Assembly shall not all be called to go over
their work again merely for the purpose of letting
in some little hobby or crotchet OF an individual.
What experience proves to be wrong can be more
easily amended hereafter.
And, lastly, it should be borne in mind that the
issues involved are of high and solemn import, and
therefore the discussion and decision of them
should not be embarrassed by frivolous criticism OF
unmanly, partisan can't. | have been panied to
notice, at least in instance, what was intended
to be discussion of the New Book written appa
rently in the spirit Of street corner politician, as
though some great partisan conflict were going on
between some usurping Diotrophes and band Of
martyrs resisting his edicts. The men of no con-
vctions ought at least to let such questions alone
and leave the earnest men, of strong convictions
on either side to settle them.
1 regret having been obliged to throw out SC
hastily these suggestions on so great subject.
Yours, truly, STUART ROBINSON.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-09

Superintendent of Scholastic Legislature
Of Virginia has elected to this important office the
Rev. VIM. H. Rufner, of Lexington, Va While
protesting no admiration of system of common
schools founded on tax levied indiscriminately
upon the community, yet if we must have it, there
should he a common desire among our people to
make the best of it. To organise aud carry into
effect a plan suited to the circumstances of our
people, high and low, rich and poor white and
black, will require much wisdom and patient Ia
bor From long and intimate acquaintance With
Mr.. Rufner we are thoroughly persuaded that the
Legislature could not have made better appoint,
ment. The hearty unanimity in his election has
been such as should inspire confidence throughout
the State, and he can thus enter upon the arduous
duties of this most responsible Office with the hope
that their faithful performance will be a public
benefit and meet with public approval.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-09
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

BLACKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE for Febru
airy. Through the Leonard Scott Publishing
Co., 40 Fulton Street, n York. Contents:
l. University Tests. q Earl's Dene-Part ~
8. The Opening of the Suez Canal-Part Ii. a
John-Part ". 5. Democracy Beyond the Seas
6. Cornelius O'Dowd. 7. The Coming Session
8. Upon the Employment of Rhymed Verse il
English Comedy. 9. Postscript to "Lord Byron
and his Calumniators.
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Central 4rrsbptrrlan,
Richmond, Va, Wednesday, March 9. 1870.

R9- ADvERTIsING.-The Central Pres
byterian 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.
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Death of Rev. william A. Smith, D. D.

Death of Rev. William A. Smith, D. D.
This eminent minister of the gospel departed from
this world in the peaceful and assured hope of
heaven, on Monday night, February 2Sth. For
forty-fve years he was actively engaged in the
work of the ministry, and his vigorous constitution
at last sunk only under such labors in Missouri as
would probably have Frustrated younger men in
the vigor of life. The Methodist Church South
has lost one of her noblest and most devoted sons
and the Church of Christ at large, one OF her
ablest defenders.
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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States,

viii meet in the Second Presbyterian Church
in the city of Louisville, kentucky, on the third
THURSDAY Doth 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 $40 OF
the Minutes of 1869.
JOSEPH r. WILSON, Stated Clerk.
WILLIAM BROWN, Permanent Clerk,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-09

Our Church at COvington, Ky.-We learn by
letter from brother at Covington, KY. that the
Lord has answered the prayers Of faithful few,
and opened the way for gathering them and others
with them into the Church of their choice. By
what amounted to an exchange OF letters, and in a
remarkably kind and Christian spirit, division of
church property, &C., has been effected The LIST
Presbyterian church. under its pastor for sixteen
years, Rev. John NJ. Worrall, D. D., resumes its
connecton-whieh had been suspended for nearly
four years-with the General Assembly in the
North while the I'd or Ninth Street Presbyterian
church, with about one thousand members, pro-
nounced its adherence to our General Assembly.
After preaching by Rev. j. E. Spilman, of Mays,
vile, KY., on Wednesday night, February 23d,
the latter church elected strong and vigorous
citizenship, who were installed on Sunday, 9th ult
The letter states that the entire membership has
taken hold with great zeal and earnestness, and
will prove themselves a aoorkag people. They
are looking in this direction for pastor. We
pray God to send such an one as will cO-wOrk with
them most heartily and successfully in building up
a strong church in that field
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Religious Interest in stanfOrd.-We are advised
of an encouraging work of grace in Stanford, Ken
lucky, about the middle of February. The services
were conducted by the Rev. George O. Barnes,
and the Rev. j. NJ. Evans, Of Mayslick. Six per-
sons had united with the church, the meeting was
still in progress and considerable interest prevailed
Observer and Commonwealth
Rev. T. P. Cleveland of the Presbytery of Augusta,
has received call to the churches of Opelika,
Auburn, and New Harmony, in East Alabama
We learn that he will probably accept the call.
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the largest assembly of people ever seen in that
place on similar occasion. was gathered at his
burial He leaves widow, now far advanced in
life, who receives the sympathies of all who know
her H. NJ w.
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GOOD HEALTH is the title of monthly journal
published by Alfred Moore, Boston. Each num-
Der contains interesting and valuable articles rela
ting to the laws of physical and mental culture.
Terms So year.
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ROmney Rev. George W. Finley, of Ger
ardstown, Berkley county, has been elected pastor
of the Presbyterian church of Romuey, West Vir-
ginia. This is the field Of labor so long occupied
By the Rev. Dr. Foote.
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Lynchburg The daily papers of that city
mention that the Rev. Richard MeIlwaine, of
FarmviIe, has been elected pastor of the lst Pres.
byteriau church, rev. Dr. Ramsay's.)
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Installed.-The Rev. j. D. Thomas has been
duly installed pastor of the Presbyterian church
of Wytheville, Va.
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SUNDAY MAGAZINE for March. j. B. Lippincot
q ~. ~ IL III Mnr.nt Strnot philadalnhia

SUNDAY MAGAZINE lot -HaTC1l. u ID. IIPpIUUUUU
& Co., 7l5 and III Market Street, Philadelphia.
Contents:
l. The Struggle in Ferrara. 2. On the Miracles
of our Lord 8. William Burns, the Missionary
to China T. Sunday on a remote Colonial Farm
5. The Golden Mice and Emrods. g. Three
French Hymns. I. How to Study the Old Tesla
ment 8. A Thanksgiving for Life and Health
g. Episodes in an Obscure Life. 10. The Portrait
of Charity. IL. Footprints of the Apostles. II.
The Companions of ST. Paul. Is. Supplement-
Notes for readers out of the way
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j. W. Randolph & English's LITERARY BULLE-
TIN for March,