davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

A friend from Missouri sends the following, the
principle of which we fully endorse 1t will be to
the end of life matter Of thankfulness that we
we're thoroughly drilled in the best Catechism in
the world.
"A few weeks since, in sermon preached by
Rev. Stuart Robinson, D. D., of Louisville, to the
Sabbath School of Pine street church, St. Louis,
Rev. DR.. Lacy's, he stated that he had forgotten
many things that he had learned at College and
the Theological Seminary, and many things that
he had learned since, but that he had never for.
gotten the Shorter CatechiSm taught him by his
mother when he was little boy After he gradu-
ated at the Seminary he had to go before the Pres
bytery to be examined, to see whether he knew
enough to preach the Gospel, and not one of the
preachers could stump" him, because he an
swered them out of the Shorter Catechism He
believed in parents instructing their children in
the great truths of the Bible, which are so fully
derstand them all at the time or not, they exert an
influence in forming their views and moulding their
character in after life when they comprehend them
more fully. He insisted upon children being in
structed in regard to what6ey are to believe con-
corning the Saviour, and in their duty to him,
that they may accept him as their Saviour, while
children, and devote themselves to him. He
showed that early impressions are indelible, and
can be recalled to mind at any time, while those
made later in life may be forgotten entirely.
Parents do not seem to realize that, by the bless.
ing of the Saviour upon their efforts they can
mould the character of their children very much as
they wish, if they will only commence the train
ing early enough.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

LIFE IN UTAH; OR, THE MYSTERIES AND CRIMES
OF MoRMoNIsM
The advanced sheets of portion of this inter
esting book have been received. 1t is intended
to be "an expose of the secret rites and cere
monies Of the Latter Day SAINT" las they call
themselves, but, as others might more appropri-
ately call them, Latter Day Sinners.) 1t is to
give full and authentic history of the Mormon
sect from its origin to the present times" The
work is prepared by j. H. Beadle, Editor of the
Salt Lake Reporter and the Utah correspondent
of the Cincinnati Commercial 1t is published
by the National Publishing Company, and is not
for sale in the book stores, Residents of any
State desiring copy should address the publish
ers in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, &C.
Judging by what has been sent, this work will
be one of much interest. The subject of Mormon
ism, apart from the fact that it is so near us, is an
interesting study as the most remarkable religious
sect of modern times
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Union Theological Seminary. number
of students now in the institution is thirty-dve-
equal to that of its palmiest days. The present
year is spoken of as highly prosperous one in all
respects, and especially in the earnest spirit with
which the students have prosecuted their studies,
and the satisfactory progress they have made
Our whole Church has cause to bless God that our
two Seminaries have gone forward with so much
zeal, resolutely facing all discouragements instead
of fleeing from them.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
Presbyterian Southern Female Educational
Society, Baltimore, Md.

Nearly two years ago, few Ladies, in the va
rious Presbyterian churches of this City, formed
Society the object of which was to assist in the
Education of the Children of needy Presbyterian
families in the South, without removing them
from their homes or home influences. The So
ciety aided Schools already in existence, and es-
tablished others in destitute regions With the
thew are satisfied that much good has already been
accomplished, and could they secure assistance from
all the members of the Presbyterian churches, the
good results would be incalculabe.
The following statistics will show what aid has
been extended to various parts of the South:
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

PRINCETON REVIEW first number of the
Index Volume of the Princeton Review has
appeared 1t is published by Peter Walker, S2l
Chestnut St., Philadelphia. 1t contains RE
Prospect of the History of the Princeton Review,
written by the Rev. DR. Hodge, who has been as
ISOLATED with its management from the beginning
to the present time, and still remains its senior
editor, honored and venerated. Sketches of the
contributors follow with the title of their contri-
buttons Other portions Of the Index will be pub
lished as soon as possible, and work of great
value will thus be given to the public.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
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 mex.
pensive, and 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, 1870-03-23

The Missouri Presbyterian" comes to us
now under the new name of the old School Pres
byterian. The change of name makes no change
in its principles, and it will in the future, as in the
past, contend for the true old Presbyterian faith,
and repudiate the novelties and heresies, whether
in government or doctrine, that have invaded the
peace and marred the purity of the Presbyterian
Church
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Billiards. Panorama of New York City has
been exhibited for week past in this CITY, and very
deservedly drawn crowded houses and of the bet
ter class of people. For the accommodation Of
another part of the city it has been removed to Me
tropoHtan Hall for two days.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Rev. William Conrad sbeetz departed this life at
the parsonage, in Morganton, n. c., on the 2Sth
of February, 1870.
A friend in Morganton states some particulars
of his illness aud death in the following article
in the N. c. Presbyterian.
"Our beloved pastor and friend was released
from life of great physical suffering near the
close of the day, Monday, Feb 2Sth, 1870.
A severe cold, taken during the meeting OF
SYNOD in October, was the beginning of his last
sickness. He met us in the church for the last
time at our regular communion meeting the sec
ond Sabbath Of January, No one present on that
occasion will forget his solemn address at the close
of those services, in which he stated his conviction
that he should never share the same privilege
again on earth with the dear people to whom he
had mnstered nearly nineteen years.
The following Sabbath found him confined to
the chamber which he never left During the
weeks which interviewed till his death. there was
scarcely respite from agonizing suffering. His
faithful physician and devoted friends used every
effort to restore and alleviate. The ertire com
munity testified their love and sympathy by nun
berless acts of attention. but the decree had gone
forth. His last hours were peaceful and free from
main. He glorifed the Head of the Church in his
sickness and death. Ready and willing to depart
his only desire to live was for the sake of his fam
lily, and that he might labor more abundantly for
the endeared members Of his hock the soothers
of his sick bed.
That family and that flock are now deprived of
his tender and watchful care They mourn to-
gether in common bereavement. The first has
become sacred legacy to the latter; and highly
should we value the trust. And well shall it be
fulfilled
He rests from his labors and his works follow
hin"
"Calm on the bosom of thy God,
Tried spirit, rest thee nowl
Zen while with us thy footsteps trod
His seal was on thy brow.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

To the last OchOlars Board was given.
In placing these facts before our Christian breth-
rem, we give them the opportunity Of working for
their Master, feeling assured that if they knew the
necessities of the case, and the encouraging results
of the past, even with oar limited means they
would delight to cooperate with us in thus training
the young people of our denomination.
President, Mrs. Peyton Harrison; Recording
Secretary, Mrs William Merrick Treasurer, Mrs.
John S. McKim Corresponding Secretary Mrs.
Ellen buchanan
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

HowEs MUSICAL MONTHLY furnishes in each
number six dollars worth of frst-class piano music
for thirty FIVE cents.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Catalogue of the UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA,
Forty-sixth Session, 1S697O-w contains the
names of the board of visitors, OF the faculty, in
structors and officers, and a list of the students
with their places of residence, schools attended,
&c. Also, list of graduates, July LIST, 1867
Printed in this city, by James Il. Goode.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the United States,

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 S clock, Z. 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 SIC Of
the Minutes Of 1869.
JOSEPH r. WILSON, Stated ClerE
WILLIAM BROWN, Permanent CLerk.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
Total Of arrears,

College Prayer Meeting.-The room of the Y.
NJ. G. Association was filled on Sunday afternoon
with deeply interested attendants on the prayer
meeting. We are grati6ed to learn that there is
very decided increase in the attendance on and in
terest in these meetings. = Lexington Gazette.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

part Of it. We have no objection to good song
IN ats place, but that place is not in book
which is expected to be carried into the Church,
On this account we hope this book may have a
very small circulation.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Part ". of Lippincott's Universal Pronouncing
Dictionary of Biography and Mythology Phila
delphia j. B. Lppincott & Coo.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Directory of East Hanover Presbytery.-
This manual adopted by the Presbytery last fall,
has been received from the Rev. VIM. A Camp
bell, its Stated Clerk. 1t is very neatly printed,
by D. A. St. Clair, of Wytheville, Va. 1t is the
wish of the Presbytery that copy should be in
the hands of each of its ministers, elders and dea
cons. We hope they will fasten them in some Sc
cure way inside of their copies of the Confession
of Faith where they can at all times be referred to.
This Directory begins with defining the bOunda-
ries of the Presbytery. Then in successive sec
tons come the following Matters all Systematically
arranged
Roll of churches, with a list of the elders and
deacons of each officers of the Presbytery, with
Post offices Permanent Committees-viz: Domes-
tic Missions, Sabbath Schools, corresponding mem
bers for Education and Publication, examining
Committees, &c.-with various useful directions;
Quota of the churches to the Presbyterial Fund !;
Reports from churches to the Presbytery Specify
ing what are made in the spring, and what in the
fall) These are the chief matters; the whole con-
Guiding with docket of all items that come up at
the stated meetings.
1ueI0 Odu DO ~ NOUOU VI OhO SlS9V 'oiuO VI S'iN"
manuals and if each Presbytery would have one
prepared, suited to its own wants, not only would
the time saved in the speedier transaction of its
business be more than a recompense for the small
outlay, but it would be found highly useful to min
listers and elders as source of reference concern
ing items about which they are often in doubt
The satisfaction and the benefit of having some
thing of this sort is so great that we cannot re-
frain from recommending the example of East
Hanover, and Montgomery and other Presbyteries
to such as have not yet taken the matter in hand
Should copies of this manual be desired by any
out of the Presbytery, they may be obtained by
addressing the Rev. VIM. A. Campbell, Powha
tan G. H., Va
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

THE AMERICAN TUNE BooK-''A complete col
lection of tunes which are widely popular in Amer
ica." Boston and New York by the Mossrs. Dit
son. This book claims merit superior to that of
any other book of music-that it embraces the
best collection Of popular tunes, 1t is intimated
somewhat obscurely indeed, that it is the work of
Lowell Mason, of Boston, We are obliged to
doubt this: we do not think Lowell Mason would
make volume ostensibly of sacred music, with
twenty pages of purely secular songs in the first
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Village church, Charlotte @. H., has called Rev.
John N Craig, now pastor Of the Lancasterville,
Waxhaw, and Douglas churches in South Carolina.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

HEARTH AND HoME-for the farm, garden ant
Preside. Published by Pettingill, Bates & Co., 8
Park Row, New York
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

ApPLEToN's JoURNAL-With its ffty-second
number this publication Closed its first year. It's
success has been very marked, and its stability is
now fixed fact.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

PRIMITIVE METHODIST. Vol. l. No. l. Charlie
ton, West Va.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

LIPPINCoTTs MAGAZINE for April. Contents:
l. The Vicar of BullhamptOn. 2. Frosted Win
dows. 8. The Negro in the South. f. Two Old
Heads. 5. Leonard Heath's Fortune g. Our
Credit Abroad. I. Florida. s. Luck in a Shad
ow. 9. The Washington Season. 10. A Real
Hero. IL. About Hogs. - How 1 Became a
Pagan. Is. The Sailors Wedding. IA. Noah
Webster. Is. A Six Days Diary. l6. Our
Monthly Gossip. II. Literature of the Day.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
Notice to Presbyteries in the Synod of Virginia

The following Presbyteries are in arrears to the
Synodical Fund
Abingdon-b balance for 1868, $25; assessment
for 1869, $35; total $50 90
Chesapeake Potomac for 1867, $40; assess
me@ts for SOS and 1869, $50 80 90
observation-disclosures for 1868, $l0 assess
m ent for 1862 $50. 40 90
MoatgOmery-b balance $40 10 90
WcSt HanOCer-asseSsment for 1869, 40 90
Total of arrears, $24O 90
Unless part, at least, of these arrears is paid
in, it will be impossible for me to pay the $3.50
ordered by the Synod to meet the expenses of the
Directors of the Seminary and required to be paid
by the LIST of May. VIM. D.NwIDDIE,
Stated Clerk of the Synod of Va.
Address: Lexington Kentucky.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
THE GALAXY. April, 1870. New York sbel

THE GALAXY. April, 1870 New York Shell,
don & Co., 49S and 500 Broadway Contents
l. Put Yourself in His Place. 2. Mr.. Ray
mond and Journalism. 8. Letters from Havana.
4. Exile. 5. Ten Years in Rome. 6. An Editor 8
Tales. 7. Eugene, the Empress of the French.
s. Pine Plank. 9. The Case of Hamlet the
Younger. 10. The Future of New York. IL.
The Galaxy Miscellany. u. Drift-wood. 10.
Literature and Art. A. Nebule.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

OUR MONTHLY; A Religious and Literary Maya
zine for the Family. Cincinnati, Sutton &
Scott, Publishers, ITS Elm street Contents
l. The Theban Legion. ?. Day at Shushau.
3. An Outdoor Revere. 4. The Notable Women
of Christianity. 5. "reminiscences of an Old Re-
vival. 6. The Child's Grave at Arlington. I.
Royal Observatory at Greenwich. 8. German
Historical Criticism of the Bible. 9. Gcumeni
Gals. 10. Notes of Life in California. IL. Uncle
Williams RecoIectiOns; or, The Shipwrecked
Family. II Monica's Dream or, Voices from
Flower Land. Is. Supplying the Need. H. OuI
Book Table
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
geligiums gntelligente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

Rev. James Murrays Post Office address is
changed from Summerdean to Greenville, Va.
Rev. H. B. Burr has resigned the position Of
missionary for Wilmington Presbytery, N. c., to
which he was appointed last fall.
Rev. H, C. Browns Post office is changed from
Clarendon, Ark, to Humboldt, Tenn.
Rev. Mr.. Rodgers has been transferred from the
Methodist church in Lexington to Trinity church.
Baltimore, OF which Rev. r. A. Holland has
been pastor.
Rev. Robert MoCOy's Post office address has beer
changed from Ladonia to Honey Grove, Fannir
county, Texas.
Rev. S. ]. Baird's Post Office address is changed
from Staunton to Waynesboro, Va. DR.. Baird
has had unanimous call from the Waynesborc
church.
Rev. William Banks's Post office address is Kings.
tree, S. q.
Religious Interest in Muhlenburg County, Ky
The Observer and Commonwealth says: "Aftel
our columns we're full. letter from friend brings
us a notice OF season of deep religious interest
under the preaching of Rev. S. M. Luckett, Of
Newstead, KY, which must be deferred. Many
have been awakened, and several added to Mount
Zion church.
Revival IN Greensboro, Ky.-A meeting OF very
great interest has just been concluded in Owens
boro, KY, which resulted in the hopeful CONVEX
sion OF numbers, and the addition of eighteen
persons to the Presbyterian church, last Sabbath
week. The pastor, Rev. John w. Pugh, former
ly of Warrenton Va, was assisted in the ser
vices by the Rev. w. L. Nourse, of Rockport
Ind, and Rev. John S. Grasty, of Shelbyville-
Mr.. Pugh is doing noble work for the Church
and for the Master, in this his new field of labor.
He has secured strong hold upon the affections
of the community, his church is growing, and his
labors are receiving the seal of the Divine ap
proval in the conversion of many souls
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

THE UNK1Np WORD AND OTHER STORIES. By
the author of John Halifax, Gentleman, .
&c. New York: Harper & Brothers, Publish
ers, Franklin Square 1870. II mo. pp 4lS.
For sale by Bates, Waddy Bro.
This volume contains some twenty or thirty sto.
ries and essays, in the best style of the author,
who is one of the most popular writer's of the day.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

Rev. John McCullcoh, of Prairie Lea Texas, dice
at that place on Sunday evening" January 10th, il
his 65th year. He had been complaining for seve
raj days, but was not thought to be dangerous wher
he was taken with an attack of apoplexy, and ex
pired in few minutes. Mr.. McCulIoch was
native of Chester county, Pa, and received hi,
collegiate and theological education at Princeton
In his early ministerial life he removed to Texas
organized the First church at Galveston, and had
been abundant in abors at several other points in
that State. He is represented as man of great
energy and decision of character, and had been
Instrumental in doing much good. A writer in the
South Western Presbyterian says: "He left large
and interesting family-a widow and nine children,
the eldest about fifteen; three sons and six daugh
tiers. Like all others, he was much damaged, Pc
cuniarily, by the war; His family, large and help
less, will be dependent on their own efforts to
some extent, and the aid of kind friends, for sup
port, May the bereaved ones fnd fully verified
in their experience, the rich promises of God S
word to the widow and the fatherless; and may
the Head of the Church raise up pastors to sup
ply the desolation throughout our borders, Bro.
McCuloch was genial companion, noble and gen
erous in his impulses, full of hospitality, ever re-
jOicing to meet with Christian brethren. He loved
the doctrines of grace and was a rich and nstruc-
tive preacher. His convictions were strong and
his attachment to principle inhexible. Neither
the fear Of worldly loss, or of life, or anything else
could make him swerve from what he felt to be
right.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

THE OLD DoMIN1oN-a Monthly Magazine Of
Literature, Science and Art-pubshed in this
city, IlI7 Main street. NJ. W. Lakewood pro
prietor, and NJ. w. Lakewood and g. Watson
James, editors Subscription $3.50 per annum
single copy 25 cents. Table of contents The
Child of the Sea Distinguished Virginians; Gen.
eral Malone; the Shandon Bells; Hurley, serial;
Incidents of the War; Conversations with Lafay-
cite; the Earl-King After Season, serial
Historical Sketches of Virginia; University Of
Virginia. Editorial Notes and Gleanings, embrac,
ing a number of interesting articles.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23

made himself familiar with the principles of
Church government, and with ecclesiastical affairs,
be was one of the most prudent, valuable cOun'
sellers among all our ministers,
Very pleasant hast thou been unto US, our
brotherl'' Blessed be God who gives such ministers
to his Church, and blessed be his name when he
takes them to himself May the mantle of this
holy, beloved man fall upon his brethren, whose
tears testify to the sorrow that fills their hearts as
they thinkof what they have lost. And may the
Holy Comforter abide with the bereaved family,
and the bereaved congregation, teaching all both
how to mourn and to be cOmforted as Christians.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
Letter from Texas.-A correspondent writing to
the Presbyterian and Lader, says:


the Presbyterian and hder, says:
"The first Sabbath of the year, preached at a
house Of worship, some eight miles west Of Nc
Kinney, in Collin county, the richest county in
Texas. Its population turns out seventeen hun.
bred voters-all white but two hundred. Within
reach Of Mckinney, for ten years, there have been
always Presbyterians enough to constitute q
church; but as no minister would cast in his lot
with them, they have now all joined the Cumber
land brethren. 1t is, however, said that most of
them yet desire to have Presbyterian organza-
ton, if minister can be had. By entering into
partnership with the Cumberland Presbyerians,
they could build neat house of worship in Nc
Kinney.
Fourteen miles south of Mckinney is nice vii
age, called Plano, where a very small congregation
might be organized, IsupDose.
All this portion of Texas rests upon thick stra
tum of white soft limestone, that furnishes an in
exhaustbe supply of building material 1t is
quarried in large masses, and then cut into regular
forms with saws. In another respect it is exceed
ing valuable. Being easily drilled and blasted
and impervious to water, cisterns are made in it at
very little expense and of any size that may be
necessary.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-23
Teach the Cate chs m.

For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN