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The Great Persian Famine.

The Levant Herald declares that the famine and
pestience are worse than ever; that there have
been y, 900 victims at Ispahan alone; that the
crops are destroyed, and that onet third OF the
population has been annihiated. The details are
said to be heart Sickening.
Ispahan, the reported scene Of this terrible de-
struction of life by famine and pestilence, is
somewhat famous city. 1t was at one time the
metropolis of Persia, and is surrounded by groves
and orchards. and was formerly enclosed by mud
wall twenty four miles in circuit, which was de
stroyed by the Afghans the inhabitants OF an ex
tensive inland country of Asia The streets Of
Ispahan are, for the most part, narrow, dirty and
extremely dull. There are extensive remains of
magnificent palaces large private houses, spacious
and handsome bazars, most Of which
are now in a state of melancholy decay. The chief
square of Ispahau is the Madam Shah, which was
formerly surrounded by busy shops and regarded
one OF It's greatest ornaments it Is about $500
feet long and 700 feet broad. OF the seven palaces
in Ispahan, that of the Chehel- Sitoon or Palace
of Forty Pillars" is the finest. In the time of
Chardin lspahan it prised S62 mosques aud As
colleges most OF which are still standing, though
more or less in decay. OF these. by far the largest
and most magnificent is the Mesjjd Shan, situated
in the Madam Shah. The entrance to it is by a
lofty portico, crowned by an open gallery at the
top the body Of the edlfce is surrounded by a
vast dome, accounted one of the finest specimens
of Persian architecture, the whole building being
constructed of massive blocks OF stone, covered
with tiles richly lacquered.
The bazars alone still show some signs of activity
They are allotted in separate divisions to objects of
foreign and home commerce with large space for
the products OF Europe and India-cottons silks,
velvets glass, pottery &c. The artisans Of Ispahan
are esteemed the best in Persia, and their manu-
features comprise all kinds of woven fabrics gold
and silver wares, paper articles, firearms earthen
ware, and articles of luxury, which are sent by
caravans to Bagdad Heart, India, and most parts
OF West Asia. Under the Caliphs of Bagdad
Ispahan became the capital Of the province OF Irak
10 which it is situated 1t soon became place of
great population, wealth and trade 10 1887, it
was taken and the citizens were given up to indis-
'iiaafe massacre. Seventy thousand are &c
d. To 1922 ii VAS taken y
.s4s6ans, bat in 1929 it was retaken, siuce whioe
it has not been a royal residence It's population
was at one time 100000 To 1886 it was stated
at 600 000 In 1908 it reached 400, 0O0 and at the
commencement OF this great famine it was thought
to be $50 600 out of which u 600 are now report
ed to have fallen victims to either famine or pesti
leuce
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ular congregation Of believers, made up OF men ana
women, old people aud minors, have authority TO
appoint their own ministers. We do not think
either Of these views is supported by Scripture.
But DO we on this account refuse to acknowledge
them as ministers of the Lord Jesus? Certainly
not. In this case as in the other we are consls-
tent with sound Presbyterian principles.
And Just here we beg leave to make point for
our brethren of the Herald Their article is one
concerning our inoOnsistency-or what is called the
"arg1ment,tna ad honiaem." Now will they In
dulge us without offence, incarrying that argument
home to themselves as we ask this question Ii
they cannot allow Presbyterian or Methodist
minister to sit down with them at the table OF the
Lord because las they think he has not been bap-
tized, how is it they can yet recognize him as
minister Of the gospel? That most of our Baptist
brethren do thus recognize our ministers-preach-
ing for us and inviting US to preach Tor them, and
in many other ways-is notorious But If al I'M
baptized man as they view it) cannot be allowed
to commune with Baptists, how can he be permitted
to preach with them and for them? Is not bap-
tism as necessary for preaching the gospel as for
partaking of the Lords Supper? That Is point
on which we may have more to say when our
brethren give answer.
And we should be gratifo to learn the views of
our respected brethren of "a, Herald, with whom
our personal relations have always been so kind
as it is hoped they everwih be- on another kindred
question 1t is this: Is it right for Presbyterians
or Nethodists to commemorate the death Of the
Lord Jesus, each in their own churches, Or With
one, another2 A question whish goes to the core
~ this subject
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portioned building with all the interior arrange
ments-pupit and seats-tasteful and convenient.
Brother Anderson, and his helpers in the commu-
nifty, merit great praise for their labors and sacri
fees, in their poverty, to build such house 1t
has yet to be painted and the :" Presbyterial col
lection" on the Sabbath was devoted to help give
that finishing touch; which it was hoped that aid
would enable them soon to accomplish.
Some of the members bad an opportunity to
see the chapel built by Mr. Anderson Oith has
oon hands, on part of his land, FIVE miles from
Rdgeway. 1t is very creditable monument to
his zeal and untring industry in the cause of the
blessed Master. The Lord now give him grace
and efficiency to build upon these foundations so
we'll and wisely laid, that the charch may be en-
larged and strengthened in numbers and infl-
ence. Ridgeway is in the midst OF iDe country,
half way between Smiths River and the North
Carolina line about six miles from the latter. 1t
is soon to have better outlet to markets, by means
of the Norfolk T. Great Western Railroad, the
construction of which, through the county of Henry,
has recently become certain. The. Importance of
having in possession these church buildings is OBJ
vious, with view to the future prosperity of
Presbyterianism in the county. The congregation
also owns property at the Court House, which at
the proper time can be sold for enough to go far
towards building a church there ii. A. B.
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Russia and the Evangelical Alliance.

The first reports of the reception by the Russian
Minister OF the deputation of the Evangelical AL
lance we're more encouraging than the facts JUST.
he'd 1t now appears that the reception was de
cidedly cool The first announcement was a sur
prise TO all who knew something Of Russian ideas
Of religious liberty, and led some of them to en-
large enthusiastically on the worlds progress.
Some one has been imposing on public credulity.
We hope 1t was no member of the deputaton. 1t
was natural to desire their mission to be success
full and, when it failed to have it reported in the
most favorable light In religious as in other
matters there are some men who are anxious to be
considered as doing great things. If they would
be content TO DO ordinary work for religion, and
give as much tune and energy to 1t, the probability
is they would do more good.
However this may be. the men Of this deputa
ton sgnally failed. The English members of it
appear to have presented papers so offensive that
Prince Gortschakoh refused to present them to
the Emperor. The Americans appear to have met
with more favor, bnt their memorial in behalf Of
religious liberty was courteousy returned. And to
the whole deputation the Russian Minister made
known his dissent from the definition OF religious
liberty which was commented to the consideration
of Russia; aud further, that he regarded their
mission as having the appearance OF interference
in the domestic affairs of Russia that she could
permit no foreign Intervention whatever; and that
the Russian Government could not tolerate the
shadow OF Intervention, from whatever side 1t
came"
Good may result from this intervention but it
has yet to appear The Russo Greek Church is as
arrogant and intOerant as the Papal All the
idea it has of religious liberty is that every man
may be free to enjoy the igion in which he was
born. No scheme that has even the appearance
OF proselyting from the established church will be
tolerated by either the religious or civil authorities
of Russia STILL the bare definition of genuine
religious liberty as presented by the deputation Of
the Evangelical Alliance at this time may make a
Judgment that will work good in the future Uni
| ted Presbyterian
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FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.

Converts to Open Communion. The last Baptist
Union 1.-THE new open communion paper publishes
communication which it claims is from the eigh-
tenth or nineteenth Regular Baptist" minister
who, since last January has declared himself an
open communonist 1t adds In addition to
these, there are number of others, both ministers
and laymen, who have declared to US that their
views in regard to the administering of the Suppeg
have been greatly modified, if not wholly changed
by what they have read IN our columns. They
wish US all success, though the time may not have
come for them to avow their sentiments publicly.
Indeed, scarcely week now passes that does not
bring to us fresh evidence that we are laboring to
some purpose"
Dr. Cheney offered his resignation to the wardens
of Christ Episcopal church in Chicago for the fifth
time and it was rejected His course in respect to
the ritual, which has created so much sensation is
sustained by the wardens and vestrymen of his
church.
Rev Or. Forsytho, of New York, has accepted
the offiae of Chaplain to West Point. He is
minister of fine qualifications belonging to the
Dutch Reformed Presbyterian Church
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From the North Carolina Presbyterian.
The late Richard I. Smith, of Caswell.

His death occurred on the 2Sth of July 1871
He had been for long time an elder Of the Red
House church. The encouragement Of his death
sill bring sadness g lt yrsHaRe.
very good 4o4n -
especially to the chur5n or sOnlinunity with which
ne is Immediately connected
The subject of this notico'would as nearly as any
other man fill the picture given by our Saviour OF
he character Of NathaSel =" An lsraelite indeed,
u whom there is no guile.
He was an example to the young.
Among his personal traits, we would name:
lst. His carefulnass in speaking. Of him it
might be said: He hackbiteth not with his
tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, nor taketh
up a reproaoh against his neighbOr." During
period Of twenty, five years the writer has known
him, much of the time intimately and he can con-
fdenty say that he never knew one who was more
free from scandal bearing or back biting
ID He was rem arkably unselish. There were
many ways in which this appeared, but most of all
IN the manner in which he bore suffering and trial
An invalid for years, he never allowed himself to
disturb or weary others. These years OF sick
nesS we're also years Of embarrassment and Difficult
ties, and about these he never complained even to
his best friends. He was cheerful and silent
sufferer.
Sd. He was most strict and regular 10 the
maintenance OF family religion. In former years
he always connected singing with reading and
prayer. To these services the servants were in
vited After inirmity and disease made him una
BILE to sing or to read, he still continued to gather
his household to haze the Scriptures read by one
of his children, and then himself to offer prayer
TREMENDOUSLY and often almost inaudibly. To within
hree days of his death he continued to do this
The last time he rose from his bed was to offer
prayer for the blessing Of God upon his household
How precious legacy is the memory Of such
life
4th. AS an officer of the church he was thorough
" reliable and we'll informed, though always quiet
DR.. Harding, who had been his pastor and who
was trying to secure preacher for the church,
once said to the writer Whatever Mr.. Smith
says you may confidently rely upon He would
pay all that the church promises himself rather
than let it 90 unpaid" Two days before DR. Il.
died, after inquiring about Mr. s. and hearing that
he was well, he said, God bless him and all that
bslong to him. 5. a. 5.
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Agents Wanted Some time ago. it may
have been six months, we took occasion to say that
some of this class of advertisements ought to be
examined before being trusted This is specially
so where very large promise of remuneration is
held out, while no particulars are given as to the
mode by which it is to be acquired We have ex
ercised all due vigilance but in one or two instances
have been imposed upon. The advertisements were
sent to US by some Of the most reputable advertz
ing agencies in the country, to whom emphatic
has been addressed, and from whom
we have received assurance that they were them,
selves ignorant of the unworthy character of what
they had sent and will be more careful in future.
While an editor cannot be held responsible for
every thing promised by an advertiser, it has been
and shall be our fixed purpose to exclude every
thing which there is good reason to believe is an
imposition upon the public,
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Endowing College by Life Insurance

The following article is copied from the Banner
of Peace organ of the Cumberland Presbyterians,
Nashville, Tenn:
1--WE are highly gratifed to announce that Col.
Benz. +. Ball, Agent of ihe st. Louis Mutual life
Insurance Company, is meeting with great success
in his plan to endOw Cumberland University. lie
proposes to raise FtUe Hundred Thousand Dollars
by securing policies of insurance upon the lives OF
persons in favor of the Board of Trustees, the pre-
miums to be paid by Individuals or by cOngrega-
TONS Forty three dollars and ninety four cents
for the FIRST year, and fortytwO dollars and forty
two cents for each succeeding year for ten years,
unless the party insured sooner dies will secure a
paid-up policy of 81 900 upon life between the
ages of twenty aud twenty FIVE years. upon which
the University will secure dividends from and after
the first payment until the death of the party in
sured and then the 81 900 will be paid to the
Trustees According to this plan, ten annual
payments are all that any one will be required to
make. If the insured should die after the first
payment, in that case the 81 900 will be secured TO
the University.
The Trustees of Cumberland University heartily
approve of the plan proposed by Col. Ball, and
thew most cordially recommend him and the st.
Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company, as worthy
of the confidence and support Of the whole church ;
and they ask in behalf of the effort the most ear
nest and liberal cooperation of all the friends of
the University and of education.
The citizens of Lebanon, to whom Col. Ball
made his first appeal, regardless of deDomina
tional distinctions, responded most literally by
giving forty thousand dollars. The amount in that
country will with great certainty, be raised to fifty
thousand dollars Brother Ball also proposes to
give to the University his commission 20 per cent
upon the first annual premiums, Through his
Eheralitv and that of Dr. g. S. Robertson, the ex
aiming physician. the Trustees of the University
have received, as the first fruits of this plan four
hundred and fifty nine dollars and fifty t0o cents.
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For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
CIRCULAR.

The first Tuesday in October is the time ap-
pointed for the distribution Of the fund for the re-
lief Of disabled or superannuated ministers and the
widows and orphans of ministers deceased. This
fund is not intended to be distributed regular
annuity among the above named class of persons,
but is intended to relieve those of them who are
in really needy circumstances, and upon renewed
application sent up from year 10 year. 1t will be
greatly to the advantage of those who need aid to
have their applications sent up to the Office OF
SustentatiOn by the Chairman OF the Presbyteria
Committee within whose bounds the parties reside,
or, when that is inoonvenient or impraCticable'
through some other minister of the Presbytery,
before the first Of October meet.
j. LEIGHTON WILSON,
Secretary OF SusteptatiOn.
Office of Sustentatiou, Columbia S c., Sept ID
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THE ED1SBUBGH REVIEW for July, reprinted bV the
Leonard Scott Publishing Company, contains the
following articles;
The Military Policy of Russia; o. Flanagan's Lives
of the Irish Chancellors; Swinburne's Poems; Bur
toms History of Scotland; The Vatican Council !;
Suppressed and Censured Books; Darwin on the
Descent of Man; Scandinavian Politics; Communal
Frances Letter from Earl Grey.
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THE LIFE AND TINES OF HENRY LORD BRoUGHAM.-
Written by himself Inthree volumes Vol IL.
New York Harper Brothers. 1871 l2mo,
PIP. 39l.
The first volume of this auto biography was no
tce3 last May. This volume narrates the principal
events of the authors life between the years 1872,
and 1928. The two most exciting events during this
period were the fall of Bonaparte and the famous
trial of Queen Caroline in England BrOugham
was her chief adviser and counsel, and acquired an
increase of reputation in his profession. The exet-
ing and extraordinary times to which this volume
relates, make it one of peculiar interest Received
from Benjamin Bates, Richmond.
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Meeting of East Hanover Presbytery.-See
notice of Stated Clerk. Members coming by Rich
moud are informed that the cars on the Chesa
peake & Ohio road start at $50 A. NJ, and 1886
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FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.

Dr. Young, Chief of the Bureau of Statistics at
Washington City gives some startling facts for the
consideration of the thoughtful, in regard to the
consumption Of alcoholic liquors in this country
He says:
&" In the absence OF accurate data, the following
is an estimate of the sales Of liquor 4 the United
States during the fiscal year ending June So 1871
Whiskey-GO, OOO,O gallons at Sc
retail. -. - $780, GOO 600
Imported Spirits, 500 900 gallons, at
SO retaiI...,.. $4,000 600
S. retail...,...,,,,.. ...... $780, 600
Ale, Beer, and Porter-6, 100000 bbls.
at $50 retail $780, 900
Native Brandies, Wines and Cordials-
quantity unknown, estimated value $1,000, 600
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BEEcHER's Book 1t is known that Henry Ward
Beeoher has been for some years engaged in writing
g Life of Christ The first volume is just pub
Eshed
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SOUTHERN PLANTER AND farmer for September.
Ferguson q Rady, Richmond, Va Terms, 81 q
wear
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CICERO De SENECTUTE st De ASuCITIA. Edited by
Prof, E. P. Croweu and H. B. Richardson, OF
Amherst College.
This is one of the Chase and Stuart Classical
Series. tits accompanied with explanatory notes,
and is prepared according to the standard text Of
Baxter in the Tauchmitz. Other volumes are in
preparation, as Levy and YirgiPs EclOgues and
Georges, both Of which will be ready next spring
The LONDON QUARTERLY REVIEW for July New
York: Through the Leonard Scott Publishing
Company, 40 Fulton Street. Contents:
Shakespeare; Darwin's Descent of Man; Austria
since Sadowa; Jeremy Taylor; Music; Its Origin
and influence; Names Village Communities Alex
ander Dumas Economic Fallacies and Labor ITO
pas The New School Boards.
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PETERS MUSICAL MONTHLY for September. j.
L. Peters, publisher, 500 Broadway. So per annum.
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Rev. C. C. Biting district secretary Of the Bap.
fist Bible and Publication Society, has determined
to make Richmond his headquarters, and will open
an Office here in a few days.