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FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.

The E!rami,,er and Chronicle says "One of the
most costly and elegant houses OF worship In New
York is going up on the old Lenox Farm, near
Central Park The church is gift from Mr. Lee
nox to the Presbyterian church of which Rev. DIR.
Alexander is pastor. 1t is to be complete In all
Its pats, with steeple. clock. and bell Ii is an
elegant tribute to DR.. Phillips, who for 80 many
years was pastor OF the First Presbyterian church,
The church stands in the immediate vicinity Of
other munl6cent gifts of Mr.. Lenox-the Museum
costing over million, and the Old Ladies Home
with Its magnificent appointments.
Dartmouth College.-It is stated that the late
Chief Justice Chase left legacy of $4,000 tC
this institution, at which he graduated He made
bequest of a similar amount-$lO, OOO-to VII
berorce University, situated near Aenla, Ohio, al
institution owned and controlled Dy the African
NJ. h. Church.
The Systematic Theology of DR.. Hodge has
been adopted In the curriculum of the United Pres
byterian Hall, Scotland, instead of DIR. Dick s
which has been In use many years.
Official Inspection. Rev DR.. Elinwood, Secretary
OF the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, hal
left New York via San Francisco on a visit 10 The
missions OF that Board in Japan, China, India
and Syria.
The Board Of Domestic Missions of the Reformed
Church have elected the following officers JohI
A. Hardenbergh Esq, President; Rev. T. ID.
Van Uleef d. d., Vlce-President Rev. ID. L.
Steele, d. d., Recording Secretary; Rev. j. West
ID, d., Corresponding Secretary, and ). H. Smith,
ESQ, Treasurer. Executive Committee--Kev
Wllllam OrmistOn, u. d., Mr.. John w. Ferdon
Rev. 2. d. Van Ceet, d. D., Mr.. s. r. Heath
Rev. John h. Duryea, d. D., Rev. Isaac Riley,
Messrs. Samuel b. Stewart, and John K. Smith
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FoR THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Fairfax Hall.

Mr. Editor,-Alow me to give to the readers o.,
the Contra, synopsis of the closing exercises u
Fairfax Hall, Winchester, Va.
This Institution conducted by the Rev. .. Dill
ngs aud daughters, has JUST closed the schoiaStlc
year by giving three entertainments on IhurSoay'
Friday, and Monday nights, the %, 70 ana z9'n
ultimo. Tioexercises on Thursday night conslS'eu
Of instrumental and vocal music, reading OF essays,
&C., at Fair ak Hall. On Thursday night the pu-
pills of this Institution and the public generally re-
paired to th LoudOun Street Presbyterian church,
where the ral address was delivered by the Rev.
L. NJ. Sch I'd, OF Logsnsport, Indiana. Mr.
Schofcld to- for his SUI ject-IS ucceSS-whlch he
very ably II, ted. There were five young ladies
graduated at this Seminary this year, the diplomas
being preseI ted by the Rev. Mr.. Gilbert. Mr.
Gilbert in pr sonting the diplomas, made some very
impressive T, marks After the singing OF seVera
fine pieces OF music, selected for the occasion, the
exercises wer closed.
The progra nme on Monday night consisted OF
number of 81 os, duets, trios and quartettes, Sc
ected from > OF the best authors, which were
very inely rel cred by the pupils The Principa
of this school rs spared no pains or expense in Sc
ecting their sic teachers.
Rev. Mr.. + ,gs and daughters have success
fully carried this institution for four years anC
our people j DO : such school. He il
we'll know ,ho. q Lower Valley as de
vout Christs. ! an eminent divine.
May this j Tuition ever flourish and Stant
among the g. class schools in the State of Vir
GINA. Their IRE four boarding schools in ou
city now, am the prospects are increasing eacf
year for NOR, aud we have good reason to believe
that Winches ,r will stand among the first as al
educational c, tire. NJ.
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From the Missionary.
Foreign Missions Monthly Review.

A letter from Mr.. Lane, of April Goth, gives an
encouraging account of the condition and prospects
OF the Campinas Mission. At recent communion
season four adults we're received to membership
on profession of faith and three children were re-
ceived by baptism at the same time At the new
ly formed church at Penha six adults were re-
ceived on profession of faith, and ten children
we're baptized. There were one hundred ana ten
pupils in the Institute, and the number might De
greatly increased if the accommodations we're SUM-
cient.
Letters have been received from Pernambuco, as
late as April 30 h. The missionaries we're ENJOY
ing good health and were prosecuting their laoorS
as usual. Mr.. Boyle had made arrangements foI
the establishment of ay.school, which 1t was
hoped would be we'll attended and be productive Of
much good
Letters have been received from Hangchow, as
late as the 9th April, and from Soochow to the
oath March. Mr.. Houston health was not very
good, but with this exception the missionaries and
their families we're very well. Mr.. Helm reports
all the new buildings as approximating completion
The new chapel was to be opened for puohc Wor
ship in day or two, and it was hoped that all Of
the buildings would be ready for occupation Dy the
first of June. Mr.. Helm had preached to the Ia
borers OF these buildings for several months OIL
every Sabbath afternoon, and there was reason to
believe that a number of them were sincere IN
quirers after the truth The four converts at 500
chow had been organized into Church, and one
of the number had been appointed an Elder. This
little Church, from the beginning, contributes
every Sabbath what itcan for the support OF the
Gospel.
A letter has been received from DR.. Kalopo
thakes, as late as the % of May. There had beer
some disturbance in the place, growing out of op
position to the work 10 which he was engaged, bu
upon investigation it was found that it did no
proceed from the Greek population, as such, who
are disposed to be tolerant, but from feelings OF II
valry from an entirely different source.
A letter has been received from the Greek NJ 5
sion, as late as the 23d of May. The number
pupils in the girls school has Increased to twenty
two Miss HOge is conducting the school with eft
fciency and with great acceptance to the people,
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DOMESTIC MISCELLANY.

Washington and Lee University. -The late COM
mencement passed off in about the usual manner.
The baccalaureate sermon was preached By the
Rev. DR.. Munsey, who also delivered an address
before the two literary societies, the gentleman APP
pointed for that service having failed. The Alumni
held two meetings, and as the address OF the Presl-
dent has been published the proceedings also may
be expected to appear 10 like manner. The reports
of the President and Faculty state that the past
year has been one of good order and study.
Much business was faithfully attended to by the
Trustees in their meetings, which were held from
Monday till Friday afternoon. Arrangements have
been made Tor supplying full and thorough instruc-
ton in all the departments hitherto opened in the
institution
Davidson College, N Cast week the Trustees
of Davidson College made three additions to the
faculty of that institution. Rev. A. d. Hepburn,
Professor in the University of North Carolina in
its better days, but more recently President of
Miami University, Ohio, was elected Professor of
Latin; Mr.. VIM. Thornton, of the University of
Virginia, Professor of Greek; and MIR. Samuel NJ
Barnett. of Washington, Ca, assistant Professor
of Mathematics. These are all said to be excel.
lent selections, and it is understood that all three
of the gentlemen named will accept the positions
offered them.
The college conferred on the Rev. K. l.. Brock,
of Kentucky and Rev. w. Finn, Of New Orleans
the degree OF Doctor of Divinity. The same degree
was conferred on Mr.. Breck at the same time, by
Westminster College, Mo.
Westminster COllsgs.-The degree Of D. D., was
worthiy bestowed by Westminster College on Rev.
David Coulter of Liberty. Mo-. Rev. b. d. Ruth
erford, of St. Louis, and Rev. R. l. Brock, Chan
cellor of Central University.
Stems have been taken for opening school for
bovs At Worsham, Prince Edward county, Virginia
to he called Hampden Academy. Two brick build
nes. suitable for school purposes, have been pur-
chased, and number of scholars already engaged
for the ensuing year. The Board of Trustees con-
sists Of Rev. DR.. R. L. Dabney, president; B.
Worsham, secretary and treasurer; Rev. Dr. b.
NJ. Smith, Prof L. l.. Holiday, Capt. J.: Z.
Smith, Prof. Delaware Kemper, Mr.. X. ). Hines,
Judge A. D. Dickinson, Capt A. Il. Stokes, Col.
J. P. Fitzgerald, John Venable Col. W; K. Der ke-
lev, Mr.. r. NJ. Dickinson, and DIR. j. ID. Eggles-
ton. They have secured the services OF very
successful teacher, Mr.. James Thornton.
Leoturing.-John Ruskin does not look with
much favor upon the lecture system. DE was re-
quested to lecture and replied by declaring that the
desire of audiences to be audiences only is becom-
ing an "entirely pestilent character OF the age
The multitude are in too great haste to be wise,
or, as he puts it, they expect man to knead into
small sweet pills the knowledge which It has taken
him half lifetime to acquire, and to put 1t straight
down their threats,
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
MINERAL WATER.

Mr. Editor,-I read with pleasure the favorable
notice you took, in late number of the Central,
founded on the certificates of DR.. Thomas P. AT.
kinson and others,) OF the Buffalo Springs in Meek
lenburg county, Va. For the sake of those who
NAV be in need of such remedial agent, feel it
TO be my privilege and duty TO add my voluntary
testimony to the extraordinary virtues of these ia.
nous waters. For twenty-five years l have lived
within seven miles of these springs, visiting them
every season. have witnessed with pleasure the
beneficial effects upon almost every variety of dis
ease (save Consumption and have experienced their
beneficial effects upon myself and upon members of
my family. most confidently recommend these
springs to the consideration of sufferers from dis.
ease, and who n ay be anxious to know where they
would be most likely to experience relief.
These springs are now owned by Col. Thomas F.
Goode, who has spared no expense to provide for
the comfort of his guests, and is under the mmed-
ate management of Col Cobb, whose reputation as a
.thost' requires no comment.
Very respectfully yours
F. n WHALEY
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Rev. DR.. B. NJ Palmer.-Rev. DR.. Ganse, in his
speech on union in the General Synod of the Re-
forned Dutch Church, thus alludes to his inter
course with the Committee from the Southern
Church and DR.. Palmer:
"At the close of February the conference was
held in New Y Ork. With some shyness, which, |
think, was mutual, we came together-into an in
tercourse the most remarkable have ever shared.
| am not here to utter rhetorical expressions But
our hearts melted into one. We talked together
with perfect frankness; and when we knew each
other they loved US aud we loved them. We spoke
of our common faith and interests of our sympa-
thy with them in some peculiar burdens which
they had been called to BEAR OF our ability to help
and comfort each other In common work; and
though we met as strangers we parted as brothers.
Often in my chamber or in my walks comes back
to me the face of the chairman of their committee
He had been described to me as a man of extreme
temper and purpose. He became the inmate Of
my home sat at my table, led in our family wor.
ship We talked like brethren. He won my love,
| trust | won his. He preached the gospel in my
pulpit-the old strong gospel beginning at the
everlasting Rock, and rising into a magnificent
structure everywhere respondent with the glory OF
the Father, the Redeemer and the Sancther
shall never see his face again without hailing it
with affection and trust. And so of them all. We
came to that convention with questlonings We
went away with mutual blessings. And now from
the South come back IN every paper and letter the
expressions not of affection only, but of gratitude
to Sod, for the brothery friendliness and respect
developed between us; and for the anticipated ad-
vantages of the proposed scheme of cooperation
So much as to the outlook of your Committee to-
ward the Southern Church.
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What Can Chance Do ?

The BiB6otheca Saera for July has an article by
DR.. Thomas Hall, formerly President of Harvard
College, on The Natural Foundations Of The
oloqy, in which are some good remarks on the
great argument from design in the works OF crea-
ton. The following is a specimen:
A French Atheist is reported to have said ::
"ChaDoe can do anything, if you only give it
chances enough" and added that, with an in'
6nite number of throws he could throw the Greek
alphabet into the Had" For, he seemed to i'm
DIV, from an infinite number of throws, there re-
suits an infinite number Of positions; therefore the
position in which the letters stand in the IliaG.-
But the first axiom is wrong; an infinite number
of throws will not give an infinite number Of posi-
tons. And the differences are wrong the Infinite
number of positions will not give all positions. -
Give Dderot selection of only those particular
letters which are in the Iiad, and let him throw
with inconceivable rapidity to all eternity, each
throw would produce only confused tumble OF
letters without ever producing orderly sentences.
Now in the book of Cosmos (Creation) there are
not only orderly and Ineligible sentences, but it
is all in order; there is no tumble. And tits more
impossible to imagine it springing from chance,
than to imagine the Iiad thrown from dice box,
or Beethoven's Christus am Oehlberg produced by
dance Of cats upon the keyboard. -
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uers unworthy ever to be received back into Eel
lowship with Northern saints, except upon the
most humble confession-how it is that we are IN
their eyes now so lovely part OF the household OF
faith, is a little more than we can understand
Our Assembly did well to shut up hually that idea
Of organic union. We have for years declared that
there is no sentiment in its favor worth naming
There is less now than ever before, and yet Dr.
Crosby asserts the contrary in the Ne'o York hide
peadeat and bases it upon the utterly mistaken
notion, that Just as soon as our Assembly heard IN
Columbus Of what their Assembly did IN relation
to the Brookes' Memorial, such was its marvellous
effect that we straightway appointed Committee
of Conference
6. We have uniformly favored the appointment
of a Committee of Conference, and believe that 1t
will be productive Of good. If the Herald and
Presbyter and others begin to throw wet blanket
upon it, as soon as they 6nd their scheme OF or
ganio union thwarted, there are those who know
there are other matters needing adjustments more
important than that aud it will be little credlta-
bic to the piety and good sense Of the two church
es, if in the calm conference OF the two committees
no advance can be made towards It. We will not
believe this till it is fairly tried 1t is great and
responsible work with which they are charged, and
we trust the unfair view taken by some, and which
has been here pointed out, will not influence others
Who we'll knowing that organic union is not to be
thought of, are still very hopeful that there may
be a removal of causes which have heretofore pre-
vented any amicable relations between the two
churches.
Having said this much, it is not our desire OF
expectation again to refer to the subject, but await
the result of the Conference next fall for right
issue of which let Christian people on both sides
sincerely pray.
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A New Parable I'm recent Sermon Mr. H. W.
Beecher is reported as saying that the parable
of the garden of Eden and of the fall of man had
strangely enough formed the basis of the most en-
during theory (of theology as we'll as the one
which is most inconsistent with every one of those
things which spring up under a rigorous educa
ton in the ethical principles of the gospel"
Why did be not complete his statement by max
ing "the parable of the garden of Eden and OF the
fall of man." fable at once? 1t would not have
required any more assurance, wisdom or historical
authority, or theological learning, and it would
have been quite as consistent. From parable to
fable it may even seem a step higher at least in
sef-assertion and Plymouth pulpit will thus fur
nish attractions to the admirers of Hsop and La
Fontaine.
Men who can make and unmake history in this
way may speak with equal force upon any sub
iect and settle the basis of theology to suit them
selves; but we submit that unless he is speedily
canonized after death, MIR. Beecher himself may
be regarded upon the same principles as myth
by the beginning of the next century. Between
himself and Professor Swing it is doubtful if
preachers of that school will have any theology left
to awaken interest in the next decade. But we
opine that the old Mosaic record of Eden and of
the fall of man, and Paul's argument upon it in
his fifth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans will
survive these oracles Of socalled free pulpit.
Christian IntelHgeacer.
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Sharp Answer-The Independent recently tried
to enlist the Rev. DR.. R. L. Dabney, of Hampden
Sidney, Va as one of its contributors, upon "reli-
gious and other themes" to be assigned him, and
to be treated according to his own convictions
DR.. Dabney replies to the editor, Rev. Mr.. Hayes
Ward, in a vigorous letter dated June 5th, which
undoubtedly expresses the views of multitudes of
orthodox writers and readers respecting the inhu
euce of that newspaper. He declines to give the
proprietors Of the Independent 1.-The use of his
name to help them to introduce their newspaper
into number of Southern families where all its
Ito them) startling novelties would be sure to be
read, and says: Neither my common sense nor
my conscience permit me to accede to this bargain.
He objects firmly to the secular, political and lati
tudinarian theological principles of that journal,
and concludes by saying - could by no means
permit my own sons to read the Independent sta
tedly; the golden rule requires me to decide the
same way as to other peoples sons,
This is keen and honest. 1t has been somewhat
of mystery to many people why other orthodox
and popular writer's have so long patronized pa
per which zealously aims to undo all that they
teach, and whose latituGinarianism covers so many
vsgsries and noxious errors.-Chris, IatelHgencer.
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From the Southern Home
A Programme.

Messrs Editors: 1t is necessary that there b.
some programme of business, for the convention
of Deacons and Elders, that is to meet in Char
otte on the Dist OF july so that these officers may
do the work most needed, and most urgently de
handed by the Church. | would suggest the fol
lowing as the main question for discussion, viz
Why has PTesbyterianism advanced so slowly il
the conquest of North Carolina?
Observation-With Charlotte, Greensboro anC
Fayetteville, as the three counties, of the three
great original swarms, settlements or nests of Pres
byterians, that come from the old country-noW
with shame and self-condemnation we inquire
why is it that they have not gone out on the work
of CONQUEST, from any one of these old nests, into
neW territory, toenty miles IN hundred gears
This is an historical aud shameful fact. And now
why is it? The answers to this main question
and remedies that may De recommended, will Ger
tanly afford work enough for one week.
lst Is it because the Church has loved hel
EAsE-and does not believe that she is not her olon
Ind Is it because Of covetousness? And has
she withheld from the treasury OF the Lord more
than is meet, which has tended to poverty?-Give
illustration and testimony.
3rd. What are the remedies?
4th. Is it because Evangelical labor and support
have been withheld, that Presbyteranism has
stood still ? Give the evidence that this course
has been, and is self destructive.
5th. Next, let the aoGyS and means be devised
for bringing all the forces of the Church to CO op
crate in the eyangelization of our eastern and
western territory. Can the Church be prevailed
upon to give One;enth OF I heir income to the SER
vice Of the Lord
9th. Is it because many of our Church officers
have not understood, and do not perform the func-
tons of their ofices2 Give the evidence of this,
as a cause of the non-advancement Of the Church.
9TH. Is it because the true idea of the Church
and her commission are not understood, that she
does not 90 forward in the conquest of the world
Are there not many leaders in the Church who
have prior, unscrptural, fossilized, uon-expan-
siye, non aggressive sit STILL let-aOne, ideas OF the
Church who throw their whole weight on the
rear part of the periphery Of the wheels Of the
chariot of salvation. A little ventilation of this
subject might do great good. Also, the oneness,
and brotherhood of the Church, is not understood
as it ought to be. And many people don't rant
to understand it, because they might be troubled
too much with their poor kin throughout the world.
| send you this programme simply as sugges
ton, for guide in business so that when our Ell
ders and Deacons meet, their forces may be spent
in the right direction. But if the convention
should select other subject for discussion we do
earnestly hope, that this one of Church Extension
will not be forgotten.
Your fellow-servant in Christ
EVANGELIST.
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Unitarianism and Christianity.-Tho Unita-

Unitarianism and Christianity. Units-
rians of Ireland have society for the Diffusion Of
Christian knowledge. They are few in numbers
and since the terrible overthrow received at the
hands of Dr. Cook in the Synod of Ulster, their
credit has been sinking. At meeting recently
held in the city of Belfast the following resolution
was passed;
That. as U nitarian Christians, we deplore the
increasing prevalence in the denomination, of views
which impugn the authority of the Christian rei
zion as embodied 10 the Holy Scriptures, and send
Sa ia s9pr sotng Of he gospel Of our Lord iesua
.f,~' "a g. So, 1se - recommend ae
MmAtiee Ig TOE ensuing year 20 avoid the cireu-
a5ion through the societys agency OF any books
or tracts intoxicating such views.
The adoption of such a resolution signifies a
great deal. Wherever this error has gained a
footing its affinity for inflety has always become
manifest 1t is so in this country, as we'll as in
Ireland Their conventions for some years past
have presented so many of this sort, that 1t
is hard for them to take upon themselves even the
form and name of Christianity. But they are few
in number, are every where dying out and are not
deserving half the notice given them in the public
newspapers. Let them die in peace.
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Martiea,

June 3Oth, at the residence of the BRIDES father,
by the Rev. j. a. Bryson, Rev s. K. PEEsToN,
pastor elect of the Presbyterian church at Fernan
dina Fla, and Miss IDA SUTPHES, of Columbia, s.
Carolina.
June both, at " Brompton," SpOtsy lvania county,
Va the residence of the BRIDES father, by the Right
Rev. John Johns and Rev. DR.. K. c. Muldaugh,
Rev. ARTHUR S. JOINS and Miss s. HELEN LANE,
daughter OF John G.. Lane, Esq.
June goth, in the Presbyterian church at Padu'
cab, KY, by the Rev. j. I. Hendrick, d. d., Rev.
JAMES B. CONVERSE and Miss QUEENIE CAMPBELL,
daughter OF the late Rev. A. W. Campbell