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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01
FoR TIE CENTRAL PRFsBYrERElN.
RUTGERS COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT.

This venerable Institution closed its 1O4th
year June 17th, 1874.
As is generally known, it is situated in
the northern part of the city of New Bruins
wick. The buildings are removed little
over 200 yards from the road. They con-
sist of central structure, consisting of
main building and two wings, furnishing ac-
commodations for lecture rooms and other
halls for the common use of the students.
To the east of this is chapel, and to the
west, library of uniform style of architec-
ture all these buildings are of stone. A
beautiful and well shaded lawn extends on
all sides. The whole aspect is emblematical
of the ideas of sOlidity, utility, comfort and
chaste elegance, well descriptive of the
plans, purposes and results of the Institution.
The commencements have hitherto been held
in one of the largest churches. This year,
large building called the Masonic Hall was
procured. The public room is fitted up for
an Opera House or Theatre, the floor of
which is adapted to seat about 1, 900 persons,
and two galleries, one over the other, on the
south side, will accommodate 1000 more.
The stage furnishes seats for perhaps $50
persons. This was occupied by the Faculty,
Trustees, Governor of New Jersey, gradual
ing class, alumni present, ministers end other
invited guests. The students, with the Off
cials of the College, had gone into the Hall
in procession, but the mass of the under
graduates generally mingled with the audi
ence. The usual routine on such occasions
was observed. Time honOred customs and
methods belonging to such celebrations were
observed,4 Thus. the President, Rev. DR..
Campbell, presided, dressed in the academic
black silk robe. Only one other member Of
the Faculty, the Professor of Rhetoric wat
srrayed in like manner. Two similar robes
were provided for the speakers and uSe(
alternately so that while one addressed thu
audience, another sat prepared, dressed il
the robe to succeed him. As each closed hi
speech he retired behind the scenes, dOffet
the robe, to be dOnned by the next, but one
in order. The speeches were all short, ex
ceedingly well spoken, with clear distinct ut
terance, and very easy and natural manner
There was little, but very little of the some
what stereotyped colegestage defamation
f Each speaker first bowed to the Presiden
and then to the audience. With only on
. exception noticed, all the speeches termi
mated with a remarkable abruptness, seemin
to lack the " "Peroration.' In the tone G
9 sentiment there was, with pleasing variet
, of topic, a prevalent conservatism. On
e speaker gave a eulOgy of Charles Sumner
/ but even with such theme, uttered but on
: expression, something about the insOlenc
f of the pampered slave-hOlder) which woul
{ CRATE on Southern ears and this might
K set down to the charge of youthful indi
cretion." One other, speaking in praise
d Rutgers, said something of its advantage
}, as open to the eolOred as well as white ma
I But as theory this was pronounced, by Oh
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01

A MYSTIC BUILDING within building is
God. If the gate is open, he will come in.
We must come to the "very present God; )"
to the God who has come nigh to us, and
abides near-nearer than the minister, than
the duty, than the day, than the place, than
the very building in which sit; be it closet,
or home, or temple-a little Sanctuary.-A
Releiqh.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01

The DAYS OF DARKNESS COME, and they
are many, but our eye takesin only the first.
One wave hides another, and the effort
to encounter the foremost withdraws our
thought from evils which are pressing on
If we could see them all at once we might lie
down, like Elijah, under the juniper tree, and
say, " 1t is enough-let me not live !" But
patience attains her perfect work while tri-
ais unfold. As the eye learns to see in dark
ness, the mind, by merciful arrangement,
grows accustomed to look calmly on the
deepest Affections, and to appreciate angel
like consultations in them, which comes as to
the prophet in the desert, that in the strength
of them we may travel on many days to the
Mount of God.-Rev. John Ker.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01
A SONG OF THREE WORDS.


BY JOHN STUART BLACKIE.
Three bissful words name to thee,
Three words Of potent charm,
From eating care thy heart to free,
Thy life to shield from harm.
Whose these blissfll words may know,
A bold blithe- trOuted face shall show,
And, shod with peace, shall safely go,
Through war and wild alarm.
First, ere thy forward foot thou move,
And WELD thine arm of might,
Lift up thy heart to Him above
That all thy ways be right,
TO the prime source Of life and power
Let thy soul rise, even as a flower
That skyward climbs in sunny hour,
And seeks the genial hight.
Then grid thy loins to many toll.
And in the toll have joy;
Greet hardship with willing smile,
And love the stern employ.
Thy glory this the harsh to tame,
And by wise stroke and teehnic fame,
In God Ike Labor's fruitful name
Old Chaos 10 destroy.
Then mid thy workshops dusty din,
Rhere Titan steam hath sway,
Groom to thyset a song within,
Or pour the lusty lay.
Even as bird that cheerly sings
L. narrow cage, nor frets its wings,
But with full breasted jOyance aings
It's soul into the day.
For lofty things let others strive
With roll of vauntful drum;
Keep thou thy heart, honeyed hive,
Like bee, with busy hum.
Chase not the bliss with wishful eyes
That ever lures and ever flies,
But in the present JOY be wise,
And let the future come
Good Words
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01

A SCoToH MINISTER, when asked whether
he thought he was dying, answered: "Real'
ly, friend, l care not whether am or not ;
for if 1 die, shall be with God; and if /
live, God will be with me-.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01

RELIGION will always make the bitter wa
ters of Marah wholesome and palatable, but
we must not think it continually will turn
water into wine because it once did War.
burton.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01

IT TAKES but moment to cloud lovely
morning, and slight misdeed may mar the
happiness of lifetime.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01

BY JOIN STUART BLACkIE.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01
FoR THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
RECOLLECTIONs OF A PASTOR.
OLD ROBERT THE SEXTON.

"The wild flowers spring amid the grass,
And many = stone appears,
Carved by affections memory,
Wet with affections tears.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
11rffe ofsfsubiic l,i.eex,,ssion,

AKne VI sEuulc D1seWsslOns
4 Sripgfsld Onion sthinka thg proposed
kbolitNh ofthe Mari Cortse vtry ipju1t
9eus pzpceeulngkas fy are AEcellsns ~
diers, being hig "a mhend by Any
office. among shsI 6eo whQnAid
that asthe bates,af .0tsp Sitspso BE eae 10.
giment OF marines was worth any other d Q.
Allentown Democrat, (Dem,) gives long
mi oi-rrrofninent oi 81 Democratic leaders of the
State whp esesapxlous tolgain the Senstpfl-
al nominAtbn, snd thihks the Lshigh Dspa.
ocracy will be pleased with my. one Of them
Democratic party Is the party Of peace and
prosperity,and there are special reasons why
1t should he mercifui toward Its ensmiss
after what taken place during the two weeks
| just past. 90 'u+ q '''"
! PhiiA Bulletin says the tariff is not likely
to he tanpered with by the present Con.
| gress., .'.i pi it .Ja lN b. j. F" 1i'
Pittaburg Commercial, Rep, Gays. "lp
case lliesterl Clymer is elected TO the U. =
| Senate, Senator Ermentrout will, II 10 said
be chosen Congressman from the Berks dis.
, tIict. Cymer seems to be ahead SO far an N
| Baltimore Sun shows by statistics that tho
1 diftiest and poorest drained cities suffer mos
from diptheria and Group.
. Harrisburg Mercury demands seat hing
investigation OF the matters IN the depart
ments at Harrisburg. ..... u . .i.t !
/ Pittsburg Post says the Industrial lsky h
brightening, but no man can afford strike
Even IL the skilled workman has something
laid by, the unskiIled laborer, thrown out By
his stoppage, may not have, Ward commit
trees should organize In cities to relieve dis
tress this winter. ."'t
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
GENERAL NEWS.

It is stated from Washington that the
President denies that there is any differ
ence between himself and any Of HIS
Cabinet officers, and that he has the
slightest idea Of changing any Of them.
The propriety Of providing for the as
sembling of the Forty fourth Congress on
the 4th of March is discussed in, Washing
ton. Some Of the Republican Congress-
men think it would be advisable to do
SO, but a majority appear to be of the con-
trary opinion. ....
In the Senate of Arkansas yesterday o
resolution was passed to second reading
appointing joint committee to investi-
gate the manner of Dorsey's election as
United States Senator. Quiet reigns
throughout Arkansas, and nothing Is yet
known of the whereabouts Of Smith and
Wheeler .;. o. OIL
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
Disaster {n the CIude,

LONDON, Nov. 2O--5 80 A. MA boat
belonging to Her Maesty's steamer Au
rord was run down in the Clyde yester
day and seventeen men were drowned.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20

Observation-Disclosures needs n eys-
sem OF sewerage. 1t does not suffice that
the surface OF the streets are well drain
ed because OF the hills. The earth in
many places is wet with numerous springs
and this cannot be remedied without
sewers. 1t Is misfortune that a sewer
was not put in French street before
1t was maea demieed. The cellars about
4th and French are too wet to be in hab
ltable dwellings and they cannot be
drained for the want of a sewer. This is
more or less the case also on Fourth
street. Sewers might be put in Fifth
sixth and Eighth streets and thus the
property on those streets relieved of all
uampness and made dry and healthful,
where now dampness, and as a conse-
quence, coldichillyness exists. The sur
face water from Market street might also
be turned down those streets through
sewers, and the large and unsightly gut
tiers on Market street be rendered un.
necessary. This would be great i'm.
Provement as it would permit the bed OF
that street to be made more level
This street will require alteration before
long. The pavements are too narrow
a1d by making the street between curbs
more level, two or three feet from each
side might be spared. The street now
between the curbs is as wide Us Broad
way, New York is between curbs; bat
the pavements are about six feet nar
rover than those in Broadway.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20

az , t0(l per day at home. Terms free. AC-
VJ-VLU dress aEO. sTINsoN Co.. Portlandi
Maine.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
1Ae Reservoirt to Cost 5000, 600

Itturns ont that the Ring has at last
had their way and the new reservoir.
although only TO be half the size Of the
one first projected by the Council, Is
now to cost S2oO, 900, and the proposition
to sape hundred thousand dollars by Mr..
Morris plan is destroyed by the adoption
Of Mr.. Febiger's resolution by Council,
on Monday night, TO build the small basin
according to the plan of Mr.. Graef
This is serious disappointment, and
proves the eagerness of the Republican
Councilmen to spend all the money they
can get. The cost now is made to equal
the limit to which the Council is re-
stricted by the Legislature. About
100000 of the water bonds have been
disposed Of, $4,000 having been taken lty
one party this week. It will be seen
from the statement made in the Coup
Gil, last night. that Republicans in that
body propose to assume the response
bility Of changing the plans Of Mr.. Nor
ris, and thus defeating the proposed
saving of 500, 900 of the peoples money.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
Rissaarck's Di1icuifU

With the Pope and the Roman Catho-
lie Church, it would seem, has unset
tied the minds of some OF the German
Priests in this country. Father Gerde-
mann was bent on going to Europe after
marrying; and his friend and college
elassmate. Father Baumeister. pastor of
the German Roman Catholic Church Of
the Holy Trinity. it is now stated, in
tended leaving the church with Father
derdemann, and also that hel intended
marrying Gerdmann's sister. Beumeis.
ter has denied these rumors but if, as is
stated, he was with Gerdemann when he
was married, there is little doubt that he
too is carnally minded, and desirous Of
being relieved of his allegiance to cell
baoy .4r
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20

The Gazette, in fine temper. Yesterday
enumerates the foul and detestable re.
sort by which the Republicans have
continually maintained the ascendency.
One OF these foul and detestable" mea-
sures which it specifies was admitting the
eolored citizens to their right Of suffrage
The Gazette takes that medicine hard. vet.
Suppose you had the power, neiebbor.
would you deprive them of their suf.
frage ?-Con,mercial.
Negro suffrage was introduced to keen
the Republican party in power. 1t was
not introduced purely to do justice tc
the negro race. 1t has cost the country
many millions of dollars, beside untold
misery and suffering. Like any. Other
terrible scurge, it would be difficult tc
set rid CT. But we will frankly say tc
the Commercial that if we ''had the pow
er, We would deal with the negro JUS
as that paper proposed to deal with tn,
heather Chinese. We would withhold tn,
ballot; but secure him in person ant
property, and this is more than the Com
msrcial is willing 10 do for the white peo
pie of the Southern States where tb,
negroes have the majority. Had thi
been fairly done and honorably acted III
to the negroes might perhaps have car
ried nearly every Southern State. Blu
the very reverse was the case, white me
were neither safe in their person or pro
perty, although portion of them wer
allowed to vote at elections that were
mocksry Of freedom. But such vas RI
publicanism. q
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
Attempted NeyrO Outrage.

On Monday afternoon, Miss Sallie Nc
Combs. near Pittsburg, aged 20. was re-
turning home from taking music lesson.
and while crossing some fields she was in
idecently assaulted by copper colored
negro, named Charles Ayers, just out OF
the work house. He ehoked her and
beat her with q stick, but she resisted
along and he fled, but was afterwards ar
rested, identified and held for trial. The
station house was guarded, threats being
made to lynch him. i
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
The Safe Bttralaru Case.

In the Safe burglary trial, at Washing
ton, Hayes, who turned states evidence,
said, that If they were wanted he could
produce Nettleship and Benton, two Of
the accused who are missing, within for
ty-eight hours. He also stated that there
were witnesses in New York ready to
swear that money to carry out the safe
burglary scheme was furnished by Boss
Shepherd.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20

Philadelphia Inquirer complains of the
smuggling of foreign articles by our
American tourists ON their return from
Europe, ms II places our merchants at u
disadvantage, to say nothing of the nor
ality OF the case.
N. Y. Tribune warns the Democracy
against electing u salary grabber az
Speaker of the House, after their prom
ises of Reform. Ii especially refers to
Hon Fernando Wood.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20

DIRTY STREETS. MIR. Candy Is, perpaps,
attempting to save a little of the city's
money, by allowing the streets to remain
filthy condition. The Market street
cutters, ugly and unseemly at best, have
been unusually disgusting this fall.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20

the New York San says that the back
Of the Republican party was broken on
the Sd Of November, and no political skill
or surgery can now restore it to health
ful vigor; and that if Grant did not have
two years more to serve he would be
chucked head over heels overheard hy
almost everybody.
The daily gazette., 1874-11-20
EtlinG,30's Son Not Baptized
VET

The infant son Of tho Duke of Edin-
burg will be baptised at buckingham
Palace on Monday next. The Queen,
Empress Of Russia, Prince and Princess
of Wales, Czarewitch, and Grand buke
Alexis will be present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-04

Board for the hrst ume Az President Hurlbut 10 IN
Europe, an election for President pro tempore 90
CURED and Mr. Starr was eiev.cd to that position
Reports verA reoeivsa ,ror, a.. 60, Words
island and Finance Committees and we're approved.
Ihe report of the Finance Committee dated June 1.
the payros for May TO amount to $3.50 o. bills
ssoE "a interest due Eduifabe Insurance Company ON
MORTGAGE OF property. $2002 rs; total, t20,76S u.s.
BUSINESS OF minor Importance followed and at its con-
e!uslon ar. stephenson. holding In his hand o slip
clpDca from THE TRIBUNE Of yesterday began bitter
denunciaton OF Mr.. Lynch. by whom the facts pub
lished were furnished. He at once called to order
by Mr.. Maujcr, who reminded him that the meeting
was called for the transaction OF special business The
President declared the point well taken. and with bad
grace Mr.. Stephenson yielded. but not until he had
formed Mr. Lynch, with much vgor, that he would call
him to account at the first regular meeting of the Board
The Board then adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-04
THE FIRE RECORD.
IN THIS CITY-LOss 800, 900.

About 10 o'clock last evening, a fire was
discovered in the four-sory building Nos ST. 50 and 81
LOWEST The flames spread rapidly. threatening at one
time to involve the building we'll as several sdjoin-
ing in destruction The prompt arrival OF the Fire De-
partment on tho grounds. however. prevented an e1
tended disaster and the rewas extnguished before 1t
had reached the surrounding premises The damage to
the building where the fire broke out was very heavy
The first second and third floors were occupied by A.
F. Brown machine manufacturers. who are damaged in
stock to the amount Of $4,000 They SAID TO be in
sured The fourth story occupied by Edward Willie.
thographer whose damage in stock about 5000 in
snrance unknown Tho building was owned by John b.
Mechereau of Philadelphia. whose damage amounts to
about $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-04
THE STRIKE IN THE BUILDING TRADE.


The strike OK the bricklayers and labOrers,
which began In the early part Of this week. seems TO
have proved almost failure already There is 80 little
building going in this city at present. and there is
such multitude OF laborers out Of that tho
trowes and hods have scarcely dropped the hands
OF the strikers before they have been caught up by
Others equally skillful large contractor told TRB-
UNE reporter yesterday that although he lost nearly
all Of his laborers by the recent strike he Intended to
discharge several moro whom he suspected to be
society-men, because he felt perfectly confident OF
his ability to employ as many men he wanted at such
rates as he was willing and could afford 10 pay. He
mas now about 40 men at work. many OF whom receive
only 81 day. The strikers demand o. rs day for wait
ing upon paserers and " 80 day for waiting upon
bricklayers They have been receiving 81 so and "a rs
day for such work. In have their demands
acceded TO- except by few builders who had nearly
finished their jobs and did wish interrupt their
work. In many cases Italians. who will work for u 90
day, have been employed in place Of the strikers An
interpreter generally has to be employed where there
are Italians. One builder In Third-ave EN-.
poys about 80 Of these cheap laborers, and
there are several work on the new
TRIBUNE Building whore they give good satisfaction.
IL said that the Brcklayers Union is about to
order that no member Of that organization shall work
on any building where Italian aborers are employed.
The strike is also said TO have resulted not much
from the discontentment Of the themselves from
the persuasons of the leaders Of the various trade
ganzatlons. who are getting ont OF money but not
willing to 60 TO work. preferrng to live by the contrbu
tions of their undernes The Of is SAID to
city in the Union In Boston Philadelphia Newark, and
Ss 7ese are P9 Sny , dny and in
mand ~ and laborers 81 75 Mr. Smith the contractor
Company yesterday that ne had never known the
building trade here to be so dull. All the Danufacur
the suburbs. In Philadelphia five buildings erected
here This state OF things he believed to be due
10 the influence Of trades unions and the Eight Hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-04

law practice worth $4,000 Possibly the Exscu-
tive mind has theory you have only to scratch an
attorney in order to ind inancisr -lSpringfed Re-
publican Qnd) ..r ST.. ..I..... r...
The Republican party is prescribing heroic
remedies-remedies which cure or Kill the patient Bad
men are made to the outraged public as fast
as they are discovered Tho salary grabbers have been
promptly certified oblivion, and the places that know
them will know them forever. NO other party
ever punished its scamps with such prompt vgor Win
here and there au unfortunate exception-lDubuque
Times tRep)
The Republican party countermanded the
Salary Grab. 1t sifted the Credit Mober and awarded
blame with strict imparality. II compelled Congress
at its present session to enter upon the WORK OF re-
trenchment In earnest 1t is abolishing the cohtfacs
law. extngushng tho mOety disgrace, and upaoo'nnx
the Presidents against all imitation should we go
better than this without the Republican party or 90
gain anything by grooming over ts defectr ratnoi
than by setting to work to themf-lBoson Jouina
Qtep.).
There is no longer any use in trying to con-
vince the political Bourbon that the world moves he
will not be vinced because the only world ne Is con
scous of begins and ends in himself He knows that ne
is Democrat" He knows that the two articles OF
his Interchangeable creed are Z" For the spoils, ana
Against the damniRger" and therefore he knows that
these the articles In the creed OF every Demo
crat There Is no use in wasting time on thls rock
rooted and mountain buttresscd' type OF animal he
will live long he breathe and will die then un'
der protest-lChicago Times Und)