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Education in Europe.

An Italian journal, LEO dLaha contains
some interesting reports as to the educational con-
dtion of different European nations In Saxony,
education is compulsory all inhabitants of the
kingdom can read and write, and every child at
tends school. In Switzerland all can read and
write and have good primary education. Edu-
cation is obligatory and greater efforts, in proper
ton to its means, are made to impart primary IN
struction than in any other European nation. In
all the smaller States of North Germany, educa
ton is compulsory, and all the children attend
school. In Denmark the same is true All the
Danes, with but ieg exceptions, can read, write.
and keep accounts. The children all attend school
until the age of fourteen.
In Prussia, almost all the children attend school
regularly, except in some of the eastern districts.
La Sweden, the proportion of inhabitants who
can neither read nor write is one in thousand.
Instruction obligatory
In Baden every child receives instruction; and
in Wurterlburg there is not a peasant or girl Of
the lowest class or servant in an inn, who cannot
read write, and account correctly. Every child
goes to school, instruction being obligatory
In Holland, public assistance is taken away from
every INDECENT family that neglects to send its chill
dren to school. 1t is estimated that the number
Of ilierae is three per cent.
In Norway, almost all the Norwegians can read,
write, and account passably well. Instruction
obligatory.
In Bavaria, among one hundred conscripts, but
seven whose education was incomplete or entirely
wanting were found. Instruction also obligatory.
France with its tweny-three illiterate conscripts
in hundred occupies the twelfth class. 1t is fol-
lowed by Belgium Italy Austria, Greece, Spain,
Portugal Modo' Wallachia, Russia and Turkey in
the order named In Italy, however the condi-
tons vary much according to the province.
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The PYRAMID According to previous an

The Pyramid. According to previous an
nouncement the Rev. DR.. Armstrong, of Norfolk,
delivered two lectures on this subject in the Lee
ture-Room of the 2ud Presbyterian church of this
city, on the evenings of the 14th and 18th inst
They were on his part labor of love, as the pro-
ceeds are for the benefit of the Presbyterian church
in Manchester, and are to be followed by lectures
from other gentlemen who have kindly consented
to aid In the same praisewOrthy effort.
The discussions into which DR.. Armstrong en-
tered were confined to the great Pyramid, Cbeops,
the others being considered as of later date 1t
was the aim of the lecturer to present for the in
strueton of his audience the substance Of the three
large volumes, which contain the recent inVestiga
tons made by Smith OF England The conclu-
sions reached were, that this wonderful work, the
greatest and oldest reared by the hand of man. was
erected for the purpose of establishing and pre-
serving perfectly accurate standard of measure,
Of weight, and of time, and that it was probably
built by Noah about 2200 years before the Chris
tan Era. The data Of these conclusions were de-
rived from certain facts built into the very struc
ture of the pyramid To those whose attention
has not been drawn to Smiths elaborate work,
these facts were like new revelation, and were Of
surprising interest.
At the close of the second lecture the Rev. DR..
Read offered a resolution which was adopted,
heartily expressing the great obligations of the
audience for the instruction which they had de-
rived; and it is to be hoped that other parts Of
Virginia may have the benefit which must surely
be gained by being brought in this impressive and
novel manner face to face nth &c mighty End
wonderful past
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The Model Wife.

Rev. DR.. A. A. Willis, in recent lecture de-
vered in Brooklyn, described the model wife of .
ancient times. Among other traits of her charac:
ter to which he referred was her industry. He
said:
"She was the model woman for that period, for
this age and for all ages to come Costume and
customs had changed but all the essential features
of womanly character are as fitting now as then.
The speaker then read the description of her in
the book OF Proverbs and remarked that all that
human genius had labOred for centuries to embody
in marble, on canvas, in the pages Of poetry, for
conception of that which was true and beautiful
and graceful in woman, We might challenge the
whole world to bring picture of woman worthy
to be compared with this. The whole picture was
lighted up with the glow of most cheerful.
healthful activity. She not only superintendent
the duties of her household, but worked with her
own hands. The daughters Of modern society
might here find useful hint The idea prevailed,
now a-days, to great extent, among young ladies,
that work was degrading thatt belonged to COM
mon people. The modern idea of womanly beau
ty was an ethereal creature, with fair features and
frail body. supported by whalebone. The hearty,
vigorous, blushng rose used to be the emblem Of
beauty, but it is now the lily, even though lily
white be made accessory to such a result. 1t
might be truly said of them, They toll not,
neither do they spin, yet Solomon in all his glory
was not arrayed like one of these" The idea of
domestic industry being vulgar is one Of the con-
ceits of modern days. Neither rich nor poor were
exempt from the divine law that industry was
heathful and proper. You, ladies, to become
model wives, should be industrious.
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The GALAXY for January. Contents:

The GALAXY for January. Contents:
Archbishop Manning. The Real Gulf Stream.
Since to my Lips. Fifteen Years Sbakeress.
Another Year, Ny Life on the Plains. The Jews;
What they are coming To. The Eustace Diamonds.
KIN, XX, XII, and Xxi. Milan and the Ital
ian Lakes. The Marquise Ought we to visit Herr
XII. Fire from Heaven. What She said in her
Tomb. Drift, Wood. Scientific Miscellany. Cur
rent Literature. The Galaxy Club Room. Nebule
With the January number the GALAXY begins its
thirteenth volume. The "Scientifc Miscellany Of
the Galary has proved SO generally popular that the
publishers seek to make it still more deserving Of
the attention of intelligent readers. The depart
ment is prepared by distinguished scientist, whose
relations with the leading scientific men of England
and Europe generally, are such as to enable the
Galaxy to keep abreast of the latest facts.
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Accession to our China MissiOn.-Iu Sep
TENDER last the Rev. VIM. T. Richardson made a
visit to California, which gave rise to some inter-
eStiDg letters in our columns. 1t was however,
as might have been conjectured from certain unex-
planned statements, something more than mere
excursion Of travel to that land Of golden visions
with a side glance at the Mormons on his return.
Under his care was young lady from the Valley
Of Virginia, made by nature, by refined culture
and BY the grace of God, to be admired aud loved
By a wide circle of friends, as such an one ought
to be. But they will cherish her none the less
warmly in their hearts because her own became so
strongly turned towards China. Under the loving
care Of pastor who had watched over her from
childhood, and under whose ministry she was
brought into full communion with the Church, the
long but pleasantjourney was made toSan Francisco
There in company with kind Christian friends the
steamer vas taken for the "iar of land, and after
a very prosperous voyage Of nearly a month"; the
vessel reached Yokahoma in Japan, Oct. 18th ;
and On the S0ih, as our marriage record will show
the Rev VI. h. Houston, Of our Mission at Han
chou, China, and Miss E. G. Withrow, Of Waynes-
bore, Va, were married. at the house of their
friends. the Rev. Mr.. and Mrs Ballagh. After an
interesting excursion to YeddO the capitol Of ia
pan, they sailed for their home in China, on the
Srd Of November.
Let not the veil be farther lifted from any TO-
mantle interest belonging to the cherished affec-
tons Of many years. This much it is deemed pro
per to communicate for the qualification of friends
in Virginia and elsewhere, who are anxiousy wait
ing to hear Of a consummaton which carries with
it SO many hearty benedietiOns. In its relation to
our missionary work in China, all acquainted with
the parties anticipate the happiest results, and
pray that it may be crowned with the blessing of
Him from whom eOmeth every good and perfect
gift
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paper has not already been read it is respectfully
suggested that the opening of the new year and
the Inauguration Of the collection for Sustentatlon
for the year 1872, will afford favorable opportu-
nifty for doing so.
If the banner Of the Cross is to be borne onward
to success over the powers of darkness, the neces
sary pecuniary means for carrying on this holy
warfare for Christ and His cause must be afforded
by the inceSsant giftssaE-His people, prompted
and maintained by the spirit of loving devotion to
that glorious standard, aud of conservation to the
great captain of our Salvation
HUGH A. Brown,
Chairman of the Committee of Missions of
Roanoke Presbytery.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

BENDING WILLOW A Tale of Missionary Life in the
North West. By Jane Gay Fuller. sos pp.,
16mo. Price S1.50 Robert Carter Bros, New
York.
This book contains many novel and romantic
scenes in a Missionary's career, and any who are
Interested in Indian legends and customs will find
it full of valuable information and very well written.
Tbs ANCIENT HISTORY OF THE EAST. From the Ear
lest Times to the Conquest of Alexander the
Great. Including Egypt, Assyris, BabylOnia,
Media, Persia, Asia Minor and Phenicia. BY
Philip Smith, B. A, author of "The History OF
the World" GAO PIP, limo. Harper Bros,
New York
Another volume of the Students Histories, and
one of the most valuable we have seen for school
and family libraries.
These books are for sale by Bates 4 Co., of this
city.
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LIrPIxCoTr's MAGAZINE for January. Contents;
Scrambles Among the Alps: series of Graphic
Sketches; by Edward Whymper part V. Christmas
Carol. Shadows of a Christmas Fire Story. Our
New Port Storms Signals Aytoun charming new
Serial Tale part Types of Castillan Vagrancy.
Browns Christmas Bundle Story. A Dog Of
Flanders: a Story of Noel. The Herald's Cry a
Poem. a Russian Family WoltHunt. In Good
Time; Poem. The Coming Women. Our Month
ly Gossip. Extracts from Fosters Life of Dickens,
etc Literature Of the Day.
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Davidson College, N. C.-Has at this time one
hundred students on its roll. The extent of its
endowment and the prospects opening for its ad-
yancement give it a field second to few if any in,
situations in the South 1t has faculty of supe,
rior ability and WORTH and it is gratifying to hear
that the Rev. Charles Phillips, whose long and
severe illness had excited such serious apprehen.
sions, is gradually recovering
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Ladies' Lee Monument Association The commit
tee of ladies in Richmond, Va, having in charge
the funds for this object, respectfully request
friends and agents in all parts Of the South to
make returns Of their collections, if possible, by
the lst January, 1872. This is desirable that the
results of the years work may be more intelligent
ly devised and faithfully executed.
Remittances by checks money orders or regis
tered letters may be made to
Mrs GEO. W. RANDOLPH,
Richmond, Va.
Papers throughout the South respectfully re-
nuested to COPY.
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The Communication of Wv. NJ. T." this
week, as well as those of cd. L" in recent issues,
should be carefully considered, and in connection
with them the account which DR.. Alexander gives
of good old Shelburne the Baptist preacher.
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Good BOOks-The sale Of books at the rooms
Of the Committee Of Publication has a gratifying
increase. And if any persons wish to procure
something pleasant for Christmas, we commend
them to Messrs. Sleight & Howard, at the place
above mentioned.
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not probable that others would 60 up to take our
place. We can only lay the matter before our
people, and urge them to make on effort to occupy
sucE an inviting field. We daily pray the Lord
of the harvest to send forth more aborers into the
harvest
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The Opera in the Church. Wherever this
"abOmination of desolation" is found standing
where it ought not it's to be hoped there will be
faithful men to scourge it out of the sanctuary.
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Missionaries Murdered The latest advices from
Australia report that Bishop Patterson, of Mel
enesia, Rev. @. Akin, and native teacher, have
been murdered by the natives, at New Nukapu
"in revenge for the kidnapping Of natives by Eng
hsh vessels. "
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CHILDRES's Pulpit.

Also the children of Barrytown, in Duchess
county, New York, have sent me library of over
ninety volumes, which cost SO. &c. for the Sabbath
School. These books came through R. Donald
son, Esq, an old North CaEolinian, who loves his
native State.
Onh t,co hundred dollars are non needed, aotich
I hone ,oM be sent an Christmas gifts How APP
propriate to remember Christ's cause at that time.
Who will not do so, and from their Christmas
money send gift for God to
Rev. L. G. VAss,
Dec. 18th, II. NeWbern, N. Z.
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II. e, societies. 1888 local.
The Methodist Church also reports 1870 local
preachers and lS4, 1926 probatoners; including these
would make her the largest denomination in the
United States.-Lutheran Observer.
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The Prince of wales.-The crisis of his fever
has passed, and there is now every indication Of
recovery. Thus most eVentfQl and perilOus
time has been escaped
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LIFE AND LETTERS OF Catherine NJ. SEDGwIck,
edited by Mary E. Dewey.
One of Harper & Brothers new edition. They
are full of bright pictures of domestic and social
life, aud abound in notices of literary men and wo-
men, with whom she came in contact; but her Uni
tartan sentiments are so earnestly presented that We
cannot commend the book for the general reader.
For sale by Bates Co.
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The COUNTRY OF THE DwARFs. By Paul Du Chaillu,
author of Adventures and Explorations in
Equatorial Africa" &c. Numerous Engravings.
New York: Harper & Brothers.
a readable book from Mr.. Du Chaillu's vast pile
of notes and "reminiscences of his explorations in
Africa.
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From the Presbyterian Board of Publication,
Philadelphia, we have received
A WORKING CHURcH. Price 10 cents.
LIFE IN THE NARROW STREETS. By Julia Carrie
Thompson.
The excellent motto "Out of weakness made
strong is admirably illustrated, and the book will
be found profitable to all Christian labOrers among
the poor.
MAIDEN MARTYR OF SCOTLAND. By Mathew Mowat.
The story of Margaret Wilson, who bore such re-
markable testimony to the supporting grace of
Christ in the prosecutions of the Christians of Scot
land two centuries ago. Price 80 cents
WESTMINSTER LESSONS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS, with
papers for Teachers and Scholars in two SERIES
Teacher papers, 25 cents, each copy.
Scholars - s " {"
CRYSTALS. BY Annie NJ. Mitchell.
Motto-"A precious pearl may have plain set
ting We find ten of these precious pearls in this
little volume, each directing US how to obtain the
"pearl Of great price"
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For TIE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
-------'s 80

Mr.. Editor Christian people have been so kind
in answering my appeal for this mission, that
feel as if it would be wrong in me not to let them
know that there is small, yet absolutely necessary
sum still needed to carry it out effectively. The
past justifes me in believing that if 1 tell them
how near we are to success and yet are hating,
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CHRIST LIvETH IN Me- By the Rev. William P.
Breed, d. D.
COMMUNION. A treatise on Christian Fellowship
with God and His Saints. BY Rev. Loyal Young,
D. d.
SHALL We Know ONE ANOTHER? and Other Papers.
By the Rev. J. c. Ryle. IA pp., 12mo. Square,
green and gold. R. Carter Il Bros, New York.
Delightful little books For sale by Bates & Co..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-28

~ FOR SALE-5 ga miles from Wor-
i cester. farm of95 acres 80 acres in wood balance
i well dvided cuts 20 tons of hay; more than fruit
e'~ enough for the place; thorough built II story
house OF rooms barn 26 52-cellar underneath nice
glass front hen house, II Y 80. Price $1,000.
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~ FUR SALE OR EXCHANGE for a
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M of 40 acres of first rate land will winter 20
and summer 10; ~ acres of young wood; large lot
of fruit; TWO good houses offs and rooms respectively;
barn IS S. in good condition, cellar underneath; water
at house and barn Price $780,
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- FOR SALE-In the vicinity of the
Hiiil Dread good location new two tenement
HaiIl House with modern improvements. Will he sold
S7~ for $4,000 if applied for soon.
"a, THWING RICE,
Whzz dtf / Central Exchange.
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FOR SALE
THE MINNEETEXIT HOUSE.
In DanieIsOnviIIe, Conn.

This valuable Hotel Property situated on the main
street directly opposite the depot and having heen 90
taDlished Tor ten years, has secured large
which is steadily Increasing. eS P'iViase'
brief advertisement cannot do iustIce IN Ito rv,o
Gus attractions, among which 70 square rods
some of which can be used for gardening purposes Az
drive way, extending from the main street 10 ill., i
stable in the rear thence through to street th5
drive way being part OF the estate 1890 inns
Inc MtnneteXlt House is three story frame buIding
with from 40 to 50 feet frontage contains about 50
mine rooms having been added the last year) with nd
ern Improvements, and all in fair condition Aiso ~
tached, is billiard saloon and fine bowling aIiev ~ ~
This hotel is located npon of the most
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between Norwich and Worcester, Providence ami HAT
ford, in the midst of dense population cheay
OF prosperous merchants mechanics and manufacfurers
An unlimited water power. which Is const intIy being
brought into requisiton thereby enrichlng this whole
section OF country is one Of the many ivantages wmc
combine to render this invaluable opportunity to anv
character. VI Nii'
This property is owned by VIM. A. Simmons of Boston
MASS, and not being able to give II the attention IL
requires. orders the same sold at once, on the most
accommodating terms '
Al desiring to examine or learn further partlcuars
VIII el on The undersigned, who will visit said premises
ana give IN DETAIL by letter otherwise all the facts
e. FULLER
February p, 1871. aim 'p NH
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Beal estate.

o. FOR SALE-9 miles from Worcester.
I'M, very desirable Country Residence, church,
Lasik schoo depot, &C. pleasantly located in nice
neghborhood; contains 43h superior fruit
and gardening land well divided; cuts 20 tons of hay
splendid assortment of Fruit, consisting of 500 apple
trees-43 varieties, q grape vines pears cherries
rants strawberries &c. &c; first rate story house of
- rooms, well painted, papered and blinded cellar
painted and eemented; barn IS IS; house and barn
connected by shed; good carriage house granary &c
running water AT house and barn-never fails.
VIII exchange for q small place.