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DOMESTIC MISCELLANY.

The South Carolina Chair in Washington aud Lee
Uuiversity-Gen. Lilley has succeeded 10 interest
ing number of the leading citizens of Charleston
in the scheme for the endowment OF South Caro-
Ina chair in Washington and Lee University
The Hon. A. g. Trenholm, j. f. Adger, Francis
J. Pelzer, Colonel Charles H. SimontOn, Major
Theodore G.. Barker and the Hon. a. g. Magrath
have already subscribed to the fund and others
will doubtless unite with them when the project is
brought to their attention. So 900 has been Sc
cured ia a few days
We hope soon to see the Carolina endowment
completed, and the name of the State attached to
one OF the most useful chairs in the University.
Charleston Nel0S.
American Bible Society New York, May s.
The receipts OF the American Bible Society for the
year were 1868 COZ, including $l39 S97 from lega'
cies and 1925, S97 from donations.
The Board Of Visitors of the Medical College Of
Virginia will meet in this city on the 20 instant to
elect professor Of chemistry and pharmacy to the
chair made vacant by the death of Professor Pee
bles.
American Medical Association st. Louis, May
6.-The twenty fourth annual meeting OF the
American Medical Association is now In session
here with $50 delegates present.
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Rev. C. NJ sbepperson, of Delta Co., Texas, IN
the entire destruction by fire OF the house OF his
son-in-aw, DR.. n S. Lddell, has lost his valua-
Die library, loss which cannot be fully repaired.
Since the Rev. S. w. Lupton took charge of the
church at Clarksgille, Tennessee, nineteen have
been added TO its membership. The church build
ing is to be enlarged and improved, for which pur
pose between So 600 and $4,000 have been raised.
Monument to the Late Rev W H. FOOte, D. D.
A monument IN memory OF this devoted minister
and laborious scholar who in his lifetime did much
to commemorate the virtues of the Synods OF Vlr-
ginia and North Carolina, has been raised IN the
Indian Mound Grave Yard, at Romney W. a.,
in the spot DR.. Foote himself selected for his grave
which cverlOokS the valley Of the South branch OF
the Potomac il was erected by his former schoi-
ars, assisted by the ladies' of the congregation to
which he preached 1t is composed OF SOLID docks
OF marble, is about ten feet in height, and bears
on its several faces, the following inscriptions.
On the Eastern face of the base is an open Biole,
with Dan. y: 8, cut in it: And they that be
wise, shall shine as the brightness OF the hrma-
ment; and they that turn many to righteousness
as the stars forever aud forever. The Eastern
face of the shaft bears this inscription-"ln mem
ory of Rev. VIM. II Foote, ID. D., born Dec. 10th,
l794-died Nov. 22ud, lS69-Pastor OF the Pres
byterian Church In ROmney and Springfield. =
On the Northern face are the words" On the
6fteth anniversary OF his first sermon he preach
ed his last; both from the text, For by grace are
ye saved through faith; and that not OF your
selves; It IS the gift of God. ," The Western
face bears the inscription some of his pupils and
his family erect this tribute of Affection; while
the Southern face tells that In the numbers add,
ed to the Church under bis ministry, In the useful
men educated by him, and in his literary labors,
his works do follow, and by these, he being
dead yet speaketh. '"
Central Methodist University at KnOxville-G'be
locating committee of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, appointed from four States to choose
site for a Central Methodist University, with
half million endowment, have located 1t at haox-
vile. This point was chosen by the committee
after visiting several other Southern cities because
OF IFS healthfu location central position in a rich,
agricultural aud mineral region, and its prospec-
tive growth $50 900 and a site have been sub
scribed by the citizens. This gives Knoxville two
universities, and fixes it as the Southern educa-
tiOnal centre.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

The BABCOCK FIRE ExTINGUIsHER, advertised in
this paper is one of the most remarkable inventions
of the age The principle on which it operates was
the discovery of DR.. William Graham, of Lexington
Virginia, (then residing in North Carohna) Had
his life been spared, he would no doubt have long
ago received the patent which he had sought IN
vain. The merit of the Babcock invention consists
in applying this discovery in very simple and eff
fectual way. 1t extingushes the fire at once by
dscharging upon it stream of carbonic acid gas,
instantaneously generated in the machine.
The success with which it meets is very great but
not surprising 1t is destined to work revolution
in the business of extingushing fires, and in that Of
Fire Insurance companies. The time is not distant
when an Extinguisher viii be considered neces-
sity, not only for public buildings but for every pr:
vate residence. Five minutes at the first is the
time for effectual work. Major j. Il. Lacy, well
known over Virginia, is the General Agent for Vir-
gnia and North Carolina, and we are pleased to
hear is making an excellent start in enterprise
which will be extended far and wide
ma TT
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DR.. Tholuck, the Halle Professor, celebrated, on
the 7th inst the fifteth anniversary Of his noml-
nation to professional chair.
Hon. James L Orr, United States Minister to
Russia, died in St. Petersburg, May 9th, from IN
d4matiou of the lungs He had been suffering
from a severe cold.
Another Grand Undertaking Chicago Is to have
q tunnel beginning at the west end OF the new
lake tunnel, and. running Sc miles under the
city and will be about II feet below the ordinary
level of the lake. 1t will be 7x7t leet 1t is TO
be completed In less than two years. Ii IS said
that the whole cost of the tunnel and OF the
pumping machinery which will be erected at its
end will be less than million of dollars. All this
is, Of course, to increase the facilities tor extn
gushing fires and furnishing the water 10 the Chi
caRo people.
Old Maps of Virginia Captain R. f. Walker
superintendent OF public printing, has sent US CO.
pies of the ten maps to accompany the report OF
the commissioners on the boundary line between
Virginia and Maryland" These are as follows
part of Virginia for the better description of the
entrance into the bay of Chesapeake" "a COM
plete Map of North Carolina from the actual
survey by Captain John Gollet;" MAP of North
America, according to the Treaty of Paris, 1862
BY Eman Bowen" MAP of the country between
Abemarle Sound and Lake Erie, engraved for
Notes on Virginia; Virginia and Maryland as it
is Planted aud Inhabited, in 1910, by Augustin
Hermann; Carte de la Virgine ct du Maryland"
from the English Map of Fry Il jefferson, I755;
"The United States of North America, &c,
cordiug to the treaty of 1884 by William Fallen,
1898; "A Map of the British and French Domin-
ions in North America, 1855 by John Mitchell;
and "a Map of the most inhabited part OF Vir
gnia, containing the whole Province of MsEyland,
&c. 1855, drawn by Joshua Fry and Peter JET
ferson All OF these, except Smith $, are pies Of
those obtained by the litho-photograp hie/prOcess
1871
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in some cases. do not reach the degree Of sufhcen-
ey, whether We consider the capabilities of the peO
pie, OF the wantsOt the minister
ReS0ired That Ehile some members of this Pres
bytery approve Of certain proposed alterations to
the Book of Discpioe-and one or two members
are actually in favor Of the adoption OF the New
Book-yet the large majority OF the Presbytery
being opposed TO the Book in toto" the Presby-
terry decline criticism in detail, and reply TO the
overture for adonaon In the NEGATIVE.
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9}lattitd,

April 10Th, in Lexington, Va, by the Rev. j. L..
kirkpatrick, JOHN A. WRIGHT, of Augusta county,
Va, and Miss BLAYCHE 6. WRIGHT, of Lexington.
May LIST, at the First Presbyterian church, New
Orleans, by Rev. B. NJ. Palmer, D. D., DANIEL D.
COLCoCK and Miss GUssIE B. PALMER, daughter OF
the officiating clergyman.
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Died, near Trenton, Gibson county, Tenn, on the
2lst of April, Captain WILLIAM G. PRICE, formerly
of Charlotte county, Va, in the 18th year of his
age
Cant. Price was born on the 7th of June, 1896.
At the age of twenty he made profession of faith in
Christ and but few years later became ruling
elder in the Presbyterian Church in Cumberland
county. Upon removal to Charlotte county he filed
the same Office in Cub Greek church, till the organi-
zatIon of Roanoke church, in which he was called
to serve in the same capacity. For more than fifty
wears he held and honored this sacred Office 1t Was
at the iuncture when Roanoke church was about to
be organized in l849, that the writer first became
acquainted with Capt. Price, and learned to prize
him as a Christian, and an earnest co laborer VINO
knew how to hold up his pastors hands by his
prayers, his ready sympathy, and his help IN every
way. he an ardent and devout ChrlsIlah, "a
devoted husband and father, and steadiast friend.
Naturally of strong and paSSionate impulses TINS
Observation-Disclosures the moss part sancuhed and
brought under gracious control-marked his rell-
gious life. man of prayer, none who ever heard
him pray in family worship or In pubic, could ever
forget the ardor of his applications. de loved the
church with fervent affection, and his own partlc
MAR branch of it with an enthusiastic DEVOTION
A few years ago Capt Price accompanied his
children to West Tennessee, but left his ola home
and neighbours and especially the church, with great
reluctance There his affections fondly fingered to
the last But in his new home, though his church
membership was not transferred, he at once became
an active helper in the cause OF religion, aboring IN
public and IN private to win souls to Christ, not
without evidences of the divine blessing. For many
years before his death he was subject to great de-
gree of Deafness but he continued active in trying
10 do good as long as his health permitted. His
DAYS we're prolonged to almost four-score years but
he found the excess over three score and ten be
in truth ''labor ana sorrow"-allevated, however,
by faith and hope His last sickness-rheumaticm
of three months continuance, was very severe, till
within two weeks of his death God then granted
his aged servant immunity from pain, with the full
possession OF his mental faculties, aud the enjoy
ment of an unwavering, satisfying trust in the Lord
Jesus, till he quietly fell asleep. d. A b.
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Preshvrrv Of Transatlantic

Met at Harrodsb0rg on Friday, April 18Th
The sermon was preached bv Rev. W. f. Jun
kin. from Gal Y: Is. Rev. w NJ Creushaw was
chosen Moderator, aud James II. LapSley. tempo
rary Clerk. Al The ministers Of the Prcsby terry
were present except one.
Rev Wm. L. McElroy was received from Louis
vile Pres0ytery, AMI leave granted the PeTryylle
church % employ hm as stated supply.
Mr. g. l. Hogue, a Iicentiate, was granted
leave &C labor without the bounds of this Presby
tery.
Rev. A Boyle applied for dissolution Of his
pastoral relation with toe Hustonville Church,
which was received, and the church cited to ap-
pear az the next stated meeting Of Presbytery and
show reasons Why the pastoral relation should
not be dissolved.
Publication and Sabbath School Agepey Pres,
bytery resolved to appoint a suitable person as
agent OF superintendent of the publication and
Sabbath School work who shall supply our schools
and families with our own literature, and make
collections for this work among our people, and
thus bring all the Sunday Schools and the people
themselves into closer connection with the church
and IT'S doctrines. Brother JOS H. Hopper ruling
elder 10 PeTryyiile Church, vas recommended as
most suitable ior this business.
SUSTENTATION. This Presbytery has not changed
It's judgment of the excellence of the scheme of
Sustentation upon which the Synod has for several
years been conducting les work and for the great
cr part of the time With such success and comfort
20 cur feeble churches and their pastors We at
tribute the failure which at present threatens it.
20 causes not 10 the scheme, but chiefly to want of
united working and failure OF cooperating In some
OF the congregations Of the Synod, and to want Of
economy In the drafts upon the sustentati0n fund
by congregations and Presbyteries. But the Pres
bytery Of Louisville, a Presbytery. having with
drawn from cooperative work in the scheme, it
seems no LONGER possible Co prosecute II success
fully The Presbytery, however, recommends to
It's congregations 70 make their contributions ac-
c0rding TO the sppOrti0nments for the present
year, and requests the Synod committee to ap
propriate such funds as may be contributed from
this Preshytery first to the churches which, under
the scheme, we're 20 receive from the fund.
IHE NEW BOOK OF DISCPLINE-It is the
sense Of this Presbytery that all efforts 60 change
either our Form Of Government OF Book of Disci-
pine are inexpedient at this time, and this Pres
bytery requests the General Assembly to discharge
the Committee Of Revision, but preserve the re-
suits Of their labOrs for the future.
Rev. Il J. Breck and Mr. s. z. Walters were
chosen as principal Commissioners to the General
Assembly, and Rev. W. f. Junkin and Mr.. n. B.
lewis their alternates.
The next stated meeting will be held at Royal
church, in Pulaski county, on Friday preceding
the last Sabbath In August next, at II o clock A.
NJ WM Grow, Stated Clerk.
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TOBACCO, GRAIN, FLOUR and FERTILIZERS
as reported weekly by
Hill & Skinker.

Commission Merchants, No. 10, Pearl or 18th St.,
Richmond, Va.
Agents for G. Ober & Sons Standard Fertilizers
in the States of Virginia and North Carolina also
on hand Peruvian Guano, Lime, Plaster, Salt, Bone
Dust, &c.
Leaf Tobacco.
Receipts and offerings of Leaf Tobacco in this
market are rapidly increasing, owing to the late
good seasons for handling and przing in this State
and North Carolina. Prices continue firm for all
really desirable manufacturing and shipping grades
while common and inferior kinds are very dull and
a shade lower.
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Died. May 4th, at his residence on South River,
Rockbridge county, Va, JOHN W. MoCowN, in the
89th year of his age he was member of the Tim
of the war 1872
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Died, May 9th at Melrose, the residence of DR..
mond, Va, in the S6th year of his age.
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pApconK FIRE ExTINGuIsHER.

Il WILL, furnish at FACTORY PRICES, THE
/ BABCOCK FIRE ENGINE, for Cities, Towns,
aud VILLAGES Endorsed, after actual use, by Chief
Engineers of thirtyfve Fire Departments Price
from 81 500 to $4,000. PERMANENT TANKS afford
ing perfect protection for mil and manufactures.
The HOOK and LADDER, TRUCK and EN-
CINE combined. A complete Fire Department in
ITSELF Price from $3.50 to $500.
The PORTABLE SELF-ACTING EXTIN-
GUISHER, furnishing cheap, simple, durable,
and effective protection against fire. Price $50,
including six chemical charges Should be in every
Hotel, Mandatory, Public Building, Steamboat,
Railway Trains, and Depot, Store, and private resi-
dence
Full information given and orders filled by
j. HORACE LACY,
General Agent,
APP 3O-3m Fredericksburg, Va.
TN CONSEQUENCE OF THE DEATH of Mr..
i L. 81. KELLOGG, the concern OF KELLOGG d
GIBSON is dissolved, to date from January l, 1873
The business of the old firm will be settled by the
surviving partner. JAMES w. GlBSoN.
The undersigned takes this opportunity to return
thanks to the friends of the old firm for the liberal
patronage bestowed on it in the past and hopes to
merit continuance of the same to the new firm,
who will continue the business in ell its branches
under the firm name OF
JAMES W. GIBSON.
ia eft No. 1907 Main ST., Richmond, va.
CALL AND SEE THE LATEST STYLES OF
RICH JEWELRY and SILVER WARE, now
opening at NewLAN & CO.'S. New Sets, Pins
and Ear drops, Ensmeed Bands, Handkerchief Hold
ers, Bosom and Sleeve Buttons, and superb Silver
ware, for bridal presents, Pitchers, Spoons, Forks
Goblets, &C., &C., corner of Main and Tenth Ste
THOs, NoWLtN. RoBT. L. NACoaBER.
NOWLAN g. CO..
Corner Main and Tenth Streets, above Post Office,
RICHMOND Va.
Diamonds, Fine Watches, Jewelry and
SilverWare.
ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RINGS.
Special attention given to the Repairs of Fine
Watches and Jewery.
p4- HAIR JEWELRY made to order.
oc 13-3m
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Grain and Flour.
Receipts of grain very small, without change in
prices. Stock of flour on hand very light and prices
firm.
FLOUR Family, $1O@1O.5O; Extra, ss.76@9i
Superfne $7.75@S as to quality.
WHEAT-Prime White and Red, S1.9O; very good
81. s5C0l.S7; fair to good $1.75@l.SO; common,
$I.5OG9l.65.
CoRN-Very good to prime White, 7O975c.
OATs-Virglnia 5O@52c.; Western, 4695Oc.
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Obituaries.

Died, in this city, May sth, Miss CAROLINE H.
GAY, in the 18th year of her age.
Died, May Sth at his residence in Halifax county,
Va, Hon. JOHN R. EDMUNDs, in the SD year of his
age.
Died, April 8Oth, at his residence in Cumberland
county, Va. of paralysis, DR.. Thomas L ROBINSON,
In the 55th year OF his age.
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DURE BREED
POLAND CHINA PIGS.
PRICE REDUCED.
am prepared to furnish PIGS of this very su
perior Stock unsurpassed for purity. Single Pig
SIS; pairs, S25 The money must accompany the
ORDER which will be filled in rotation. These Hogs
will average 300 pounds at nine months old, and
from 700 to 800 at two years old. They are very
doee, goodfeeders, breeders and suckers, spotted
in color, long bodies dropping ears, broad should
ers and hams, and of fine style generally, and en-
tirely free from mango.
Address by registered letter,
HENRY M. PRICE,
oc Ply Antioch, Fluvanna Co., Va.
Richland beacon., 1873-08-16

l. WILLIS aI,u'ar*oN, ranr. mrrAHrsoS,
Richland beacon., 1873-08-16

RELIGIOUS e had the pleasure of attend
ing protracted meeting, of the VI. F.. Church
South. at A Ito. last week. which continued
eight days with large and attentive congrega-
tons each day and night. The meeting was
conducted by Rev.: Jas. l.. Wright. Pastor, as
sisted by the Revs w. W. Spence I. J. Upton
and J. F.. Cobb, presenting an array Of the best
talent and ability % be found in the pulpit OF
the State. The injecting proved one of great
interest and abundant success, there being
about thirty or more accessions TO the NOM
bership Of the Church.
A similar meeting has just closed in Ray
Vile, under the management Of Rev. d. A
Campbell, of the Presbyterian Church, assisted
by Revs Mr.. McCampbell of Monroe, and
Rev w. w. Spence. We would be glad TO
give an extended review of these religious
meetings, which we have enjoyed attending,
at either place, for the past two weeks, but our
time being Otherwise engaged at present and
our space being limited, we can only add the
sincere hope that. the many able and eloquent
sermons which have recently been preached
10 this people may prove as dread cast upon
the waters" to BE- gathered ere long even in
sixty and an hundred fold.
Richland beacon., 1873-08-16
FALL AND WlYTFt CLOTHING will soon be

FALL AND WiNrEb CLOTHING will soon be
in demand Hence, we would again direct
the attention Of our readers 10 the fact that
GEO. C. KREss CO., proprie,ors Of the Ficks-
burg Clothing Emporium are prepared TO
supply the entire demand of North Louisiana
in This line. This magnificent Clothing Store
is run by men OF large enterprise, capital and
energy, and having already clothed lis ihous-
ands, is now capable Of clothing as many
more. The establishment keeps quite num-
Der Of experienced Tailors employed, and
young men will find it an excellent place to
have their matrimonial harness made to order.
They deal in fine sole leather Trunks, valises,
and everything necessary to complete out
fit foT a sentlemsns wardrobe. Country
merchants will also do well to procure Cloth
ing of GEO. c. KREss 8 Co, where such an
immense and varied assortment will be found
to select from Yon will find them at No.
1876 Washington street
Richland beacon., 1873-08-16

HORSES hitched to the picket fence in front
of the Church, in Rayville, will be turned
loose whenever found. Parties therefore rid
ing TO church will find some other place to
hitch their animals, unless they wish to walk
home. This fence was not erected for that
purpose, and it seems that any one who has
sense enoungh to ride or drive horse ought
to be aware of this fact. If it be ignorance
on the part of such individuals however, we
know of no better place to recommend them
for instruction than in the school of experience.
The fence has already been damaged consid-
erably in this way, and we have determined
to make those who would continue in the
practice, pay for these depredations by put
ting them to the trouble of walking home OF
hunting horses as the case may be. Expe-
rience, it is said, is a dear school, but GER
tain class of individuals are mentioned in con-
nection with this axiom, who will learn in no
other. Some have already been taking les
sons in our horse-hitching school.
Richland beacon., 1873-08-16

The INFLUENCE OF KIssEs-The kiss has
been powerful agent in the annals of the
human race. There have been kisses like
those Of Antony and Cleopatra, of Henry VIII.
and Anne Boeyn, which have shaken an
empire or destroyed religion. FIVE knew
the secret history Of courtes. we should prob
ably learn that nations have been created or
erased by the magic touches Of a woman's
lips. A great problem, therefore, lies before
us. Has this discovery proved an affection
or blessing to mankindl Probably the lat
ter; for it has certainly increased the influence
of women, and the influence Of women is
employed more for good than for i'll. Below
ed, tender-hearted woman, companions and
CONSIDERS of our life With kiss you wei.
come the infant to the world; with kiss you
bestow on soft checked youths the raptures of
first love; with kiss you alleviate the agony
of death. And what, alas are the kisses
which men too often give you in returns Ju.
das kisses, treacherous and fatal, which pois-
on innocent hearts, and turn to curses on
painted and despairing lips. Happy are they
who can remember without remorse the kis-
ses of their youth