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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-11-08
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Synod of Nashville.

The Synod of Nashville met in the First Pres
byteran church of Knoxville, at II p. NJ, and
was organized by the election of Rev. w. H. Yer
nor, of the Presbytery of North Alabama, Mod
orator, and Revs j, II. McNeilly and A. Cowan,
Clerks.
Revs ]. L. Wilson of the Synod OF South Car
DINA, j. r. Wilson of the Synod Of Georgia, e.
T. Baird of the Synod OF Virginia, and Q. h.
Wiley of the Synod of North Carolina, were in
vited to sit as corresponding members
The greater part of the first day was devoted by
the Synod to these brethren to present the respec-
tive interests they represent
The Synod recomraende Ashe interests of Colum
bia Seminary to the benevolenCe and liberality of
the churches, declining to take any official action in
the case.
The Synod heard with much interest the ad
dresses of Drs. j. L. Wilson and Baird A fresh
interest in the matters they presented we feel sure
was awakened in the heart of every member of
Synod We thank these brethren for their annual
visits, and hope that their presence and counsel
will be spared to US all many years.
By consent of Synod, the boundary lines be-
tween North Alabama and Nashville Presbyteries
we're changed so as to add Franklin county to
Nashville Presbytery Revs. j, B. Shearer, prin-
cpal, with Rev. j. NJ. p Otis, alternate, we're
appointed to preach the annual sermon next fall
Subject The relations Of collegiate education to
the Church"
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, was chosen as the place, and
p o clock, 2. NJ, as the time for the next meet
ing of Synod Time not mentioned Cen. PRES !
A communication from the Synod of Tennessee
(Northern) offering to exchange sympathies and
goodwshes was received and answered in similar
spirit.
Report on Narrative exhibited a very encourag
ing increase of the grace of giving the addition
of over two hundred members in two of the Pres
byteries, the organization of eight new churches
in the four Presbyteres, and the erection of seve-
raj new buildings. This report showed the very
gratifying fact that there are only three or four
non professors among the students in attendance
on Kings College.
Report on Stewart College shows ITO students
in attendance on its sessions this year, against Is
this time last year. The financial condition of the
College is encouraging Prof Legare was elected
to the Chair of Greek. The College has a corps
of six professors, and expects to add seventh
soon. Commissioners were assessed by the Synod
to confer with other Synods of the West, on mat.
ters recommended by the last General Assembly.
Commissioners, Rev. j. B. Shearer j. H. Bryson,
and elder D. N. Kennedy.
paper from an der of Maryville church, pro.
posing to turn over e College at Maryve with
all its appurtenance 0 its present occupants, was
not concurrcd in. present occupants are our
beloved brethren .he Northern Presbyterian
Church, who do nc old it Soy your leare'
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Installation-Th R S. 3. Johnston has
been installed pastor Of Hebron church in Goocb
land county, Va. Saturds- the 4th inst, being
very inclement, the services sok place on the fol-
lowing day. The Rev. B. 4, Smith, one of the
committee appointed by the Presbytery of West
Hanover conducted all the services Of the occasion,
after which the communion was administered by
the pastor. Mr. Johnston takes charge Of Hebron
and Bird churches, and with encouraging pros
pects Our churches there have had, in common
with many Others some hard trials to pass through.
Now let them stand fast 'in one heart and one
mind, striving together for the faith of the Cos
pc" and they may expect to see better days. A
courageous spirit strengthened by true faith has
always wrought righteousness and subdued king
doms."
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The Communion Question. commend the
article of the Rev. George B Taylor to the consid
Grafton of our readers. 1t is cheerfully inserted
out of personal regard for the writer as well as on
account of its excellent spirit We are obliged how
ever to say candidy that we do not see that it re-
moves at all the essential difficulty between u.s.
We readily admit that brother Taylor is prepared
to participate in various religious services with
us, and have not the shadow Of doubt that in
declining to commune with US, he acts under "a
conscientious conviction, and that conviction,
however sadly mistaken we regard it, 'we will re-
spect to the utmost length of Christian charity.
In short, give such brethren credit for all the
good feeling they possess, and would make to it
the most liberal response. But where does it all
leave US? We are obliged to say that as to the
main point if we understand it, Roman Catholics
and High Church Episcopaans can go just as far
as brother Taylor. Many Roman Catholics and
all Episcopalians could join with us in various
religious services" and honestly declare that
they do not unchristanize" us. But they are
constrained by conscientious convictions from
denying to our Church the valid authority of its
ministry. A careful inspection of Mr.. Taylor's
letter will show that while claiming for himself and
others that they do not unchristianize us, he en-
tirely avoids the question whether he does not as
large portion of Baptists do, completely un-
church US, so far at least the valid character of
our ministry is concerned. So then, with all that
is so admirable in the loving spirit of the letter. if
we understand the question, there is not so-caed
+" successor of the Apostles" in the land, who is
better entitled to be called High, Church Epis-
copalian, than the amiabe writer of this article
is to be regarded as High Church Baptist. If
this representation does him any injustice we shall
be sincerely gratifed to be put into possession of
the materials for its correction.
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days. A great many stores were open as usual,
and all the places of amusement. As you go west
Sabbath dissertation increases, and in San Fran
cisco it is almost as bad as the continent of Eu-
rope. The temptations to draw away the people
from haowing the Sabbath are constantly increas-
ing and unless the friends of true religion and of
good morals, do their utmost the blessings of the
Sabbath will soon in large measure be gone
Already you may hear the prediction that the next
great battle in this country will be fought in re-
gard to the Sabbath. w. T. r.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

The BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW for October
Through the Leonard Scott Publishing Company,
40 Fulton St., New York. Contents:
DR.. Carl Ullman. Aerial Voyages. Early Suffer
ings of the Free Church of Scotland. The Romance
of the Rose. Letters and Letter Writing. Wesley
and Wesleyanism. Mr.. Darwin on the Origin of
Man. The Session.
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!, S B Y T E r I A n j..
1t will be seen
,tter of Mr.. Che
hurch in Chica
III o.ot;fv pnonU

1T will be seen
b. otter of Mr.. Che
ney 70 ,hurch in Chica
go was no. -. i'll crafty many
But the same pa nat as all Of the
funds collected in L ches are ordered
by the Baltimore c., be placed in the
hands of Bishop ~ It is mot likely
that any part of the collec, i'll reach any I'M
der Mr.. Cheney care.' 1t: nerefore suggested
by that paper that some spoc:al efforts should be
made for the people who have ocked together un'
der the shelter of that chnrcf Mr.. Cheney says:
"My own people are ma of them, utterly
ruined But our church is #. N any OF our
congregation whose places OF business were de-
stroyed still have their homes spared But you
cannot realize the character ofthis fire by compar
ison with any other conHagration noted in history.
Perhaps the best idea of its extent is conveyed by
saying that it covered area about as large as the
whole of New York City, from the City Hall to the
southern limit Of Central Park
But we are full of hope. Already the ruins are
literally alive with laboIers. Buildings are spring
ing up everywhere and ia FIVE years every trace of
ruin will be obliterated.
Already we are able to discern some good spring
ing out of the judgment of God. We thank Him
that families in which children were Fastening to
ruin by extravaganza are cons aimed to economize.
We thank him that He ho inspired the whole
land with such unheard of nerosity. Our eyes
fill with tears upon the mere ,nton of the names
of the other cities of this ntry. Excuse the
haste and incoherence Of t rawl, for no one at
a distance can appreciate fusion in the midst
of which | write. "
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1871-11-08

The Edinburg U. P Presbytery, at its last meet
ing, presented the Signor Gayazzi sacramento
service, which had been obtained by subscription,
for the use of the Free Italian Church in Rome,
of which Signor Raw is pastor. Signor Gavazzi
briefly acknowledged the gift,
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Amherst College has beneficiary fund of $7O,0OO
not cent of which can be received by any student
who uses tobacco or Intoxicating liquor of any Sort
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C E n Z r

fine attachments in the stenographic line
could be made completely available in the
diffusion of evangelical truth through the
nrass
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Rev. R. R, Houston has taken charge of the
Presbyterian church in Fincastle and correspon-
dents will address him there
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-21
"who are your I never met youl You

"Who are your / never met youl You
owe me nothing" HHs
Will you remain here2" Hh
Yes, if you need us. "
After time the noble-looking woman
sat in comfortable chair near the crate,
her lovely daughter at her feet, and Ralph
Bertram brought forth the sketch and
told the story. Mga
And are you the great painter, Ralph
Bertram2" asked Agnes.
" | am Ralph Bertram," he answered,
smilingly. ti
And the great picture Of which we
have read was only poor mamma and
sitting upon the bank of that beautiful
river in the country where we visited
last summer2 How strangei'
Agnes La Grange was happy and con-
tented in the splendid room, and with
her head resting upon her mothers lap,
heard her tell the story of her father S
death, their flight across the sea from
France, Of their struggles and hardships,
and their utter loneliness, and smiled
when Ralph Bertram gave his hand and
begged them to accept his friendship.
The art gallery was crowded, and all
the fashion of the city was out and prom
enading up and down the grand saloon,
and passing before Bertram's picture, to
admire and compliment. All at once
there was buzz, and the crowd parted
on either side. Down the opening came
Bertram, with lady leaning on either
arm, and as he passed murmur went
around. fttA
THE face is his picture How beau
tifull How perfectW
Ralph was never happier nor prouder
than when he stood with his fair com
panions and heard their words of praise
and when Agnes whispered n
" 1t is grand, Ralph, and | am proud
of you.
My darling, your praise is worth
more than all else to me" he answered;
and he pressed her hand tenderly and
looked into the dark eyes, worshiping
her glorious beauty with all his heart.
Once more the world gathered to envy
and admire, when Agnes and the hand
some artist stood before the altar in the
church and were made one.
The great picture brought him for
tune, and the original brought comfort
and peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-21

Young folks should be mannerly. How
to be SO is the question. Many good
boy and girl feel that they cannot be-
have to suit themselves in the presence
of company. They feel timid. bashtil
and self.distrustful the moment they are
addressed by stranger, or appear in
company. There is but one way of get
ting over this feeling and acquire grace
full, easy manners-that is, to do the best
thew can at home, as well as abroad.
Good E9anners are not learned from arbi-
trary teaehine 80 much as acquired from
habit. They grow upon ms by use. we
must be courteous, agreesbie, eiyll, KIND,
rentlemauly and womaniy al hoBae, aEd
then it will soon become kind OF second
nature to be so everywhere. A coarse,
ronah manner at home begets habit OF
ouehness, xbich we cannot lay OH II
we try, when we 20 among strangers
The most agreeable people ne heye ever
known in company are taose t4alhSsrr ga.e
perfectly agreeable at' bone. Home is
the school for all the best things, esPe-
cially for good manners.
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A south Carolina Jury.

In recent case in one Of the South
Carolina Criminal Courts, negro was
indicted for assault and battery with IN
tent to kill. The jury trying him was OF
the prisoners own race-fullblooded ne
grdes. Aftet hearing the testimony and
listening to the arguments of the counsel
they retired, under the instructions OF
the Court to make their verdict. In q
short time they returned into court and
gravely delivered the following verdict:
We, the jury, fnd the State of South
Carolina guitty.p The composure Of
the Judge vas for a moment somewhat
disturbed, but upon regaining his pres
ence of mind he instructed then in what
form to put their verdict, and they aoeor.
dinghy returned a verdict finding the
defendant not guilty"
F. This is no ideal case; the incident is
said actually to have occurred in one Of
the courts Of that State. II shows what
great blessings have been conferred on
the people Of South Carolina by recon
struction under the fraudulent oonstitg-
tional amendments, and what Kentucky
viii come TO il the usurpations Of the
federal power are not arrested Nays
rifle Bullefin.
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True MospitaIity.

Many a wife might read the following
paragraph from Emerson, and be wiser
theretor
o excellent wifel incumber not your
self and me to get curiously rich din
ner for this man or woman who has
alighted at our gate, nor bedchamber
made at too great a cost These things,
If they are curious in them, they can get
for few shillings in any Villa5si pat
rather lst the stranger See, II be vii, In
your looks, accent and behavior your
heart and earnestness, your thought and
will, that which he cannot buy at any
price in the city, and for which be may
well travel twenty miles, and dine spar
iugly and sleep lit;ls, "A osheld Let
not the emphasis of hospitality lie in
bed and board; but let trhth and love,
and honor and courtesy, How in all thy
deeds,
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AN INvAL1D's PLEA.

[Alice Carey spent her last weary summer in
New England, and there she wrote the follow
ing beautiful lines. While they serve TO re-
mind us ofhow much genius must henceforth
be hidden in the grave, they disclose with a
plaintiveness and pathos most touching that
in Alice Carey nature there was such a wealth
of beautiful thought that her anguish was
often forgotten even when death was gathering
its deeper shadows around j
0 Summerl my beautiful, beautiful Summer! |!
look in thy face, and long so to- live;
But, ah hast thou room for an idle new
conner, =
kindness,
The wine fthy sunshine. the dew of thy air; /;
And with nothing to give but the deafness and
Begot in the depths of an utter despair?
Asif the gay harvester meant but to screen her,
The black spider sits in her low loom and
A lesson of trust to the tender-eyed cleaner
That bears in her brown arms the gold of the
sheaves.
The biue-bird that trills her low lay in the
bushes
The rose pays the sun for his kiss with her
blushes,
And all things pay tithes to thee-all things
but me!
At even, the fire flies trim with their glimmers
The wild, weedy skirts of the field and the
wood;
At morning, those dear little yellow-winged
swimmers,
The butterflies, hasten to make their places
good.
The violet, always so white and so saintly;
The cardinal. warming the frost with her
blaze;
The ant, keeping house at her sand-hearth so
quantity,
Reproaches my idle and indolent ways.
When o 'er the high east the red morning is
breaking,
And driving the amber of starlight behind,
The land of enchantment leave, on awaking,
Is not so enchanted as that which | find.
And when the low west by the sunset is nat
And Locust and catydid sing up their best.
Peace comes to my thoughts, that were used TO
Like doves when an eagles wing darkens
their nest.
The green little grasshopper, weak as we deem
Chirps. day in and out. for the sweet right
to live;
And canst thou, summer make room for
dreamer,
With all things to take. and with nothing to
giveY
Room only to wrap her hot cheeks in thy
shadows,
And on thy daisy-fringed pillows to lie,.
And dream of the gates of the glorious
Where never a rose of the roses shall die!
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-21

The cocoanut. tree has been hitherto
supposed to be the most universally use
full of all trees, furnishing food, drink,
mating, thatch and other eonveniences.
But if the cotton plant, in addition to its
present contribution 10 the cause Of hui
manity, should furnish in addition rival
to jute, it viii run the cocoanut tree a
very hard race. What we do with the
cotton fibre is already known it is now
discovered that the stalks will furnish a
fibre from which either mating or paper
may be made, and the final residum may
be burnt at the end of the season for
manuring the ground. More important
than the above consideration is the fact
that if the cotton plant as now grown
can be shown to have a greater value
than has been supposed, great impetus
will be given to its cultivation.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE, !
CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE, 7

STATE OF TENEEssEE,
CoMPTROLLER's OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, January lst, lS71.)
l, Ed. r. Pennebaker, Comptroller Of the
Treasury, do hereby certify that the Phoenix
Insurance Company. located at Hartford, IN
satisfactory evidence that said Company has
complied with all the requirements of the laws
of the State of Tennessee, imposed on insur-
ance companies; and further certify that II.
A. Littleton, agent of said Company, has also
complied with the requirements of the laws of
the State, made and provided in such cases.
Wherefore, said Insurance Company, has au-
Of Insurance in this State, at Memphis, Ten
nessee, ED. r. PENNEBAKER,
I3S-l55 Comptroller of Tennessee.
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Accounts from Rome state that Tere-
sta Canzio, the only daughter of Carl
baldi is dead. She was the only daugh-
ter Of his first wife, the Spanish creole,
Anita, and twin sister of Ricciotti, his
youngest son. She is said to have been
the favorite child of the General and an
amiable and kind-hearted woman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-21

AT ajuvenile party in Lowell one lit
tie fellow, rejoicing in the splendor Of
his new clothes, sidled up to another
with the triumphant remark, You ain t
dressed as well as | am" Well, re-
torted the other, 81 can lick you, any
howl" which is what is often thought,
but not so well expressed, at parties of
larger growth. nr
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MISCELLANEOUS.

llth. The greatest amount insured IN any one
risk is s2O. 600, except in special cases.
1o,b The amount insured in any one eltyS
town or village depends upon its size and
how built. - III,
18th. The amount insured in any one block
1Atbl Certiied copy Of the Charter of the Com
pany, as filed. heretofore.
1sth. General Power of Attorney for agents 70
accept service of process previously nieu'
GEO. L. CHASE, President.
j. D. BROWNE, Secretary
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BOOK BIHDERV.
Franklin Book Bindery,
ND
BLANK BOOK MAEUFAeroRY,
No. Is west court Street, Memphis.
SC. TOOF, Proprietor,
BOOK RINDERV.

DLANK BOOKS. PAPER RVLIRd. AND
ID binding Of eyer1 aescripticn, executed in
a Ve-z superior manner, and warranted 70
rive entire satisfaction.
ns- Ny Blank Book paperembraces the first
mills in America: my stock consists Of the
finest in the entire market. and prices 70 CON-
pete with any house in Memphis. Parties viii
ordering elsewhere. n3-t
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ASSETS.
LIABILITIES.

9Th Iiobi,' titles to banks, or others
due or not due .;..;;...........- .- -
etb. Losses Loss IS ad, usted and due.;...---
7th. Losses either unadjusted or 90, ooo 40
stb' adjusted ana not due..-.,,:....s 1892 y
eth. Lesses in suspense, awaiting
further proof .-...,.,...: ...;,.;;;,
10th. All other claims aSalnst the coo oo
Comnany unpaid DIVIDENDS oSU w
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CAPITAL.

lst. The name of the company is the H4ET- e
FOED FIRE INSURANCE. CoMpANf' anu S
located at Hartford, Connecticut.
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ATTORNEYS.


Late Governor Of Ky.
BRAMLETTE. DURRETT & BRIGGS,
Attorneys and Coglsslors at Law,
Office al lO5 east side Fifth street, between
Market and Jefferson streets,
Louisville, 49, Kentucky.
THE ABOVE LAW FIRM, COMPOSED OF
Il Ex-Governor Thomas II. Bramlette, h. i.
Durrett and G. NJ Briggs. viii practice in the
following named courts in Louisville: The
Louisville Chancery Court, the JefIerson Court
of Common Pleas, the Jefferson Circuit Court,
the Jefferson County Court, the Louisville
City Court. the United States Circuit Court,
and the United States District Court. in which
last-named Court all matters in bankruptcy
are adjudicated. They will also give partie-
ular attention to cases in the Court of Appeals
at Frankfort. Ky.
Special arrangements have been maze for
the collection Of debts not only only Ia Louis
vile, but throughout Kentucky, Tennessee,
and othes Southern States. With reliable cor
respondents. selected with the utmost care
from among the best lawyers at all points for
which business is undertaken, speedy eol, as
tions and prompt remitfances are agsafed.
We have removed our osacs 20 No, 105. on
the east side Of Fifih street, nearly opposite 70
the courthouse. u-l3S-t
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statement OF The Condition
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.,

On the slst day of December, 1870. 8
Made to the Comptroller Of the state OF zen;
State.
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srArE oF CoNNEoTICuT. s..
0' HAnTronD. January la. is7i.

County of Hartford, tHt
HARTFORD. January II. 1S7l.
Personally appeared George L. Chase. Pres
ident. and j. d. Browne, Secretary of the
Hartford Fire Insurance Company, and made
0afh that the foregoing statement, by them
subscribed, is a true, full and correct state
ment of the affairs Of said Company, and ex-
hibits, so far can be ascertained at this date
it, actual condition on the Slst day OF Decem-
WV GEO. SUMNER. Notary Public.
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
COMPTROLLER's OFFfcE.
NASHVILLE, January l. lsll.J
F4. R. Pennebaker. Comptroller. Of the
Treasury. do hereby certify that the Hartford
Fire insurance Company, located at Hartford,
in the State Of Connecticut, has produced 10
me satisfactory evidence that said Company
has complied with all the requirements OF the
laws Of the State Of Tennessee, imposed on IN.
euranee Companies; and farther certify that
Henry A. Littleton, agent of saiS Company,
has also complied with the requiremsnts OF the
laws Of the State. made and proyided 10 seep
cases. Wherefore. said Insurance COMPANY
has authority 10 take risks and transact the
business Of Insurance in this State, at Mem
ED. r. PENNEBAKER,
1S3-l5Ol Comptroller Of Tennessee.
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INSURANCE.
Statement Of the Condition
PHGNIxINSURANCE COMPANY
OF Hartford, Conn.,,
ASSETS AT MARKET VALUE:

Made to the eComptrolIerO Of the state
Tennessee, ON Jan. 4, 1871.