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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09
Columbia Theological Seminary.


The three Synods of South Carolina, Georgia
and Alabama, pledged to the support of this Sem
mary, have each passed strong resolutions IN Its
behalf.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
ReSoLred, That finding that the amount ueces-
sary to meet the current expenses of the Seminary
for the following year will be SO 600
Therefore We recommend the Seminary to the
prayers, the Sympathy, and the cordial support oil
all our churches. That the amount assumed by
this Synod be 81 400,. and be apportioned among
the Presbyteries in the following manner, viz. : to
the Presbytery of HARMONY 1865; to the Presby,
terry of South Carolina, S465; to the Presbytery Of
Bethel, $235; and to th9 Presbytery OF Charleston
$685.
That the collection OF these respective sums be
intrusted to one person IN each Presbytery, VIZ
Bethel Presbytery, Re r & Cooper; Charleston
Presbytery Rev. j. R Dow; Harmony Pres6y
terry, Rev. w James Mckay; and South Carolina
Presbytery Rev. j. o Lindsay.
That these appointees of the several Presbyteres
be urged to use all diligence in the business ln
trusted to their hant that they forward the
money as soon as DO % the Treasurer, Henry
Muller, Esq COlum c.
q
ReSOlUed |. THAI Synod has abundant
cause for continued ce aud gratitude II
view of the vigorous pl on of the work OF the
Seminary, by the earn faithful labors OF the
excellent Professors, | Howe, Woodrow, and
Plumer
,. That we most he commend ito mora
aud financial support al the ministers anc
churches within our bou J.
8. That this Synod ht and will endeavol
to pay twelve hundred be three thousand dol
lars reported by the Pres cot of the Board OF Dl
rectors and by the Chair of the Faculty, and
that this amount be distr outed by assessment tt
be raised by the sewers presbyte les, as follows
Atlanta and Augusta, $3.50 each; Cherokee, Sa
vannah, Florida, and Macon, $l75 each.
4. That Rev. j. Stacy, of the Presbytery OF At
lanta, Rev. 9, w. Lane, Of the Preshytery of Au
gusta Rev. S. e Arson, of the Presbytery o.
Cherokee, Rev. r Q WAY, Of the Presbytery o.
Savannah. Rev. j. Lift OF the Pres6ytery o.
Florida, and Rev j. H. II, of the Presbytery o.
Macon, be appointed to distribute the severa
amounts to be raised by church within theil
bounds, according to such 20 rata assessments a.
may be levied for other ses; that circular
letter be addressed to th' sters and sessions o.
their respective Presby and that the colec
tons be made as EARL middle OF January
next.
Resolued. That of the t ) thousand dollars ne
cessary to support the Institution for the mex
twelve months this Synod cheerfully undertakes t
raise if possible six hundred dollars and earnest
ly recommends to the churches under Its care t
contribute towards the raising of the said amount
and forward their contributions to the Committee
of the several Presbyteries who have hitherto haC
this matter in charge.
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COngregationalists and Unitarians.


The venerable DR.. Caswell, late President of
Brown University, and one of the most distin-
guished of the whole body of American Baptist
divines, responds with full assent to the protest Of
the Rev. DR. Church against the action of the
Long Island Baptist Association, disfellowshipping
the Lee Avenue Church for its open communion
views Writing in the Wdtchman and Reflector,
he says:
I'VE are in danger of disintegration, as you
must evidently perceive, from the zeal, may not
say from the intolerance, of some good men among
us, in demanding uniformity in ritual observance
to the Injury of charity and mutual cooperation in
good works 1t is zeal for the letter which kill
eth as against the Spirit which giveth life En-
forced uniformity, as every one knows, has been
the baue of the church wherever it has been tried
In its long and oheckered history the church has
seen no sadder day than that in which ecclesiastical
zealots armed with the power, have attempted to
compel uniformity at the expense of exclusions.
pains and penalties. If a disciple OF
another church comes to our communion with a
sincere desire to celebrate with us the Saviour S
dying love, | would not turn him away L would
not withhold from him the consecrated elements; ;
| could not in my conscience say to him, Christian
Brother, we love you dee In the Lord but but
we have no room for yos4 mere. We want none
here but such AS go with US. Let the brother
stay let him eat and drink, discerning the Lords
body; and let the blessing OF our common Lord be
upon him and upon US. Secondly, if member of
Baptist Church should be away iron his home
and should find himself on communion Sabbath
worshipping with an evangelical church of another
name, and should feel it spiritual privilege to
partake of the Lords Supper, let him do SO. Ac
cording to my notion of the thing, that is privi
lege which he has in Christ Jesus, and would
not consent that any man or church should deprive
him Of it. Thirdly, as before stated, | would not
require assent to close communion as condition
of membership"
Dr. Caswell expresses his belief that such fathers
of the Baptist denomination IS Drs. Baldwin,
Gano, Sharp, Lucius, Bodies, Jonathan Going
Irah Chance, James D. Knowles, Robert w. Cush
man and Baron Stow, would have granted all that
he claims IN the way of personal Christian liberty
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Jonathan Sturges.-A notice of the death and
character of this excellent man, taken from the
Christian hteHigRcer, viii be found in another col
umn twas our privilege to be his guest during the
Conference last February, between the Committee
Of our Church and the Committee of the Reformed
Church, Of which last he was a member. No one
could eI Joy the elegant but unOstentatiOus hospi
tahty Of his family or be brought into intercourse
with Mr.. Sturges, without receiving the most dis
tinot impressions of his uncommon worth. A
superior judgment, ripened under the culture of a
long and wide experience. was united with meek
ness, genteness, piety sud simplicity which could
not fail to win the confidence and affection of all
who knew him. Among the many good men whom
il has been our happiness to meet no one has more
fully brought to mind the words Of the Saviour
Behold an Israehte indeed in whom is no guile"
All the members of the Conference must remem-
Der how wisely and tenderly he spoke on all the
subjects brought before it. and how much his heart
seemed intent upon promoting peace and unity
among Christians while at the same time he finn
ly adhered to bis convictions Of truth, and had no
sympathy with visionary and impractcabs schemes
into which some have been drawn. While antici-
pating the pleasure Of soon meeting this hOnOred
Christian elder in a second Conference appointed
TO complete what had been begun, and Of meeting
him next spring IN our General Assembly, to which
be bad been appointed as one Of the delegates of
the Reformed Church, The sad intelligence is re-
eeiyed that be Is no more. he was not only the
light aud the guide Of his own happy household,
but treasure TO the whole Church. and loss to
the whole vast community in which he lived, and
whose confidence he had so thoroughly secured.
BUTT is the privilege Of good men to depart
hence and be with Christ, which is far better"
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Central 4rrsbntulau,
Richmond, Va, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1874.
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subscribers, and thus the price of the paper
viii be diminished by that amount.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

THE WHITE RosE OF LANGLEY. Story Of the
Court of England in the Olden Time. BY Emily
Sarah Holt, author of Mistress Margery." etc
New York. Robert Carter Brothers PIP. 244
A tale of the Plantagenets in the times of Richard
II. and Henry w., relating to the rise and hard
fortunes of the Lollards The descriptions of the
social manners and customs are wildly drawn. and
the historical scenes are painted with life and fresh
ness but the story interviewer is tame and spun out
TO too great length.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09

Taxing Churches According to the present tax
laws of New York State, ministers of the Gospel
or priests of any denomination are exempted to an
amount not exceeding 81 500 Parsonages are not
exempted from taxation where known to be such.
In the city of New York, whose real estate valua-
ton is about $685., 600 600 upon sixty per cent.
basis, the church property exempted does not ex,
coed $50 600 600. A church corporation like that
Of Trinity is assessed for all property it owns which
is not iucosed within the area OF the church build.
ing. The four hundred city lots owned by Trinity,
perty These facts were given authoritatively at a
recent meeting of the State Assembly Committee
on Ways and Means, which has to report on the
whole subject of the assessment laws, and the re-.
suit of whose recommendations may be to open up
the question of exempting church property from
taxation. The matter is likely to be discussed in
the Legislature this winter.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09
Questions about Preaching.

DR.. John Hall, of New York, sends to the Tr'
bane an interesting account of the labors of the
American evaugelists, Moody and Sankey, of Great
Britain and Ireland But his object is not merely
to call attention to the great religious awakening
in these lands. but also to present for the consd-
Grafton of thoughtful men certain questions. They
are as follows:
l. Do we make use enough of simple Bible truth?
1t constitutes the charm of Mr.. Moody teaching.
Bible readings" make his most popular meetings
He proposes no special learning, or grace of eo.
Quence, or attractiveness, beyond that of simple
direct, businesslike statement and appeal, and the
love of the Bible to grow with the use of it.
Copies OF the sacred volume &C hardly be pro-
cured rapidly enough in Glasgo supply the de-
mand
2. Is there not field whici than minis
tiers could cultivate, and M ivate, if the
masses are to be lifted up? 10 can speak
in political and other meetDs What moves
them, if Christian, could equa I'll speak of
Christian truth, and urge belle. it and appro.
pirate action.
g. Do we come near enough ,he people p
Good sermons are preached the ople hear, 90
away and straightway forget what amer of men
they are. Meetings for conversation follow Mr..
Moody sermons, and serve to deepen and fix i'm
preSslons Is IL SO lmportant 10 MAINTAIN the ira
ditions of the churches as to bring men to repen.
lance, faith and godly lie?
4 Have we any other means than the moral and
spiritual for drying up the streams of impurity,
dishonesty and drunkenness, that How in our cities?
Law can but cut off like the surg as knife the
hopelessy diseased members. we not want
something to heal and strengthen
These are questions which We ministers and
laymen, ought seriously to pom The great
mutitudes are nnfed, and the cor is, Give
ye them to eat"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09
Gftlesiastieal Aotifes.

CALLED MEETING OF EAST HANOVER
PRESBYTERY.
At the request of T. Pryor, D. D., and G. L. Pc
trie, (ministers;) and Messrs Thomas Flournoy and
W. H. Tappey, (elders j do hereby, in accordance
with the provisions OF our Form of Government,
Chap X Sec. X,) call a meeting of East Hanover
Presbytery, to be held in the Second Presbyterian
Church, Petersburg, on Wednesday, 10th OF Decem-
Der, 1874 at 1880 P. M for the transaction of the
following business, to wit; Examining and, if the
way be clear, licensing Mr.. T. T. Jones, candi-
date for the Gospel Ministry now under the care of
this Presbytery.
NEANDER NJ. WOODS, Moderator.
Norfolk, Va, Nov. %, IA.
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To all the Life Members of the American
Bible Society in Virginia.

You are entitled to the Bible Society Record, an
interesting monthly published by the Society. AL
who desire this paper will please communicate
with me at once, giving their name and Post Office.
Those who are taking it and desire its continuance
will also notify me of the fact.
NJ w. STAPLES
Sec. Va Bible Society," Richmond, Va.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

ORGANS AND MELoDEoNs.-W invite attention to
the card of Geo. A. Prince & Co., of Buffalo, NV
York, manufacturers of Organs and Melodeons
This is the Oldest house in the country in its line
and their instruments rank among the very best.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09

The Tornado at Tuscumbia, Ala E. O. Fri.
erson, pastor of Presbyterian d, five miles
distant, writes to the Christie .Server, that
among those killed by this fearful N were Mrs.
j. Burns Moore and two of her children, and Mrs.
Winston, an aged widow. Both these ladies were
exemplary members of the Presbyterian church in
Tuscumbia, of which Rev. Horace P. Smith is
pastor He says further:
1.-THE destruction of property is immense, not
less perhaps, than three or four hundred thousand
dollars worth. The new Deshler Female Insti
tute, which had just been opened under the presi-
dency of the Rev. P. NJ Custer, was totally de-
stroyed The boarding house occupied by the
president and his family, with six or eight board
ers was almost wholly destroyed, but kind Prov
idence saved all their lives. The Catholic church
was totally destroyed, being levelled with the
ground. The Presbyterian church was unipjured,
with the exception of the loss of the chimney
The Episcopal church was careened to one side,
and now stands apparently in an unsafe condition.
The Methodist and Baptist churches were unin-
jured. Two mills in the suburbs of town were
carried away. Many poor families are left without
food or shelter, everything they had being swept
away in moment The condition Of TusCumbia
is deplorable, aud the sufferings of her people
awaken the deepest sympathy.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09

The New York Mercantile Library, and the Balti-
more Library, have found that the experiment of
keeping their doors open on Sunday has been a
demonstration that there is no call for it, and they
have been closed. The experiment has not been
encouraging in Boston to those who claimed that
there is demand for it.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09

TaE SOUTHERN PLANTER AND FARMER for Decem-
ber L. R. Dickinson, Proprietor; Frank G. Ruffn,
Editor, Richmond, Va. Price Sl.5O per aunum.
This paper is now the official organ of the Grange
in this State and will no doubt receive the large pa
tronage to which it is entitled.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09

The FLAG OF TRUCE. BY the author of The Wide
Wide World" New York: Robert Carter
Bros. 16mO, PIP. S97.
For sale by ]. D. K Sleight Richmond, Va
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HIsroRY OF VIRGINIA, for the use of Schools By
Mary Tucker Msgill. Turnbull Bros, Baltimore.
The Second Edition of this interesting book has
just appeared revised and improved. The Educa-
ti0aal Journal says of it:
For the sake of this rising generation rejoice
especially TO see this work of Miss Magi 1t is not
History, in the higher and more digni6ed sense OF
the term but it is pleassntytod series of stories
of the former times of the proud Old Commonwealth.
The narrative of the colonial and revolutionary
times is carried on in unpretentious way, and Is
eopously illustrated by interesting snec1otes OF
some of our most distinguished men. 1t cannot fail
to excite the deepest interest in the young reader
aud we hope therefore that it will be adopted as
Textbook in all our primary schools, public as well
as private. Every child in the Commonwealth ought
to be made familiar with the story which is here de-
tailed.
Miss Magill seems to have addressed herself to
her work with piOus devotion, and with heart full
of love and sympathy for the young. We have al
ready heard blessings called down upon her by q
ten year old for this delightful book"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-09

The VATICAN DEGREES IN THEIR BEARING ON Civil
ALLEGIANCE. Political Exposition. By the
Right Hon. W. E Gladstone with the replies Of
Archbishop Manning aud Lord Acton.
This is the pamphlet of the day, and has awak
ened great interest in Great Britain and Other
parts of the world. 1t is an octave publication o.
30 pages, and sold by j. 7. Ellyson, of Richmond
for % cents We advise those who wish to see this
matter handled in a mastery to send for it
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CLEETs OF THE Rock; or, the Believers Grounds Of
Confidence in Christ. By j. r. Macduf, D. D.
16mo DID. xiv, 420 New York: Robert Carter
4 Brothers. Price $I.50.
DR.. Macduf's works will always find ready sale,
and are valuable helps to all Christian readers.
For sale by j. D. K. sleight, Business Agent.
1901 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
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TIE SOUTHERN Magazine for December. Bslti.
more Turnbull Brothers, 8 N. Charles st. Con-
tents:
The Odd Trump; "Witched;" Civis Romanus
Sum; A Violet Song Quincism, Past and Present
Lost: A Renaissance of India; Personal Recollec
tons of General Lee; The "Myth" of VIM. Tell 5;
Notes of the Recent Progress of Science; Reviews
The Green Table; The Southern Historical Society.
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The EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL The December
number of this excellent monthly has been received.
1t has now two departments, General Department,
edited by Prof Rodes Massie, of Richmond College,
Va, and others and an Official Department, EDITED
by DR.. W. q. Rufner, Superintendent of Public. In
struetion in Virginia.
J. T. Ellyson, Business Manager, 1l12 Main ST.
Richmond, Va. Subscription price $3.50
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Po1TER's BIBLICAL ENCYCLoPRDn.-This excel
lent work has been noticed several times in this pa
per We have just received from the publishers
John Potter & Co., Philadelphia. the semi monthly
parts from 20 to &c. 1t will be complete in so parts
and the whole will then be furnished in three ele
CANT volumes, half morocco, gilt edge, Sl2 each
The illustrations continue to be of the best chsrsc
ter and the articles are prepared with great care.
Middletown transcript., 1874-02-14
!, r.. pr..sys.v... !. !. Annlv.rsary.

80 SEASoCS sSys = = -
The Sunday School connected with the Forest
Presbyterian church Of this town held its ami
vsrsary on Thursdsy evening, in the church.
The pulpit was Handsomely decorated with ever
ereens and locked very beautiful. Tho singing,
under the direction Of Mr.. @. +. Stratton and
Miss Lizzs Blsckiston, was well conducted and
highly credtable. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr. Smith, Of the ". 3.
Church, after which Supt. Burning read . short
statement Of the dongs Of the school during the
past year, and Dr.. Patton read letter from
John wanamaker Of Philadefphia, regrettisg his
inability to be present and introducing, in most
flatterng terms, Mr.. Rowland of the Y. M. O. A..
Of Philadelphia, who proceeded to address the
school.
According TO The report Of the superintendent
this school and that At Armstrong; Corner, are
in very nourishing cond ition, exceedingly en-
couraging to the persons engaged ip them.
Many additions have been made to both during
the year while death has been very sparing.
Al the close Of the exercises the scholars were
conducted to the Lecture room where hand
| some collation. had been prepared, to which
ample justice was done.
Middletown transcript., 1874-02-14
Gubernatorial Nomination.
Fer Tie M.ddietogn 7yan.eript.

Fer lie Middletoton Zrdnscript.
Mn. EDIroR- Dear Sir:-I see by
your paper several letters about the gov
ernorship. | have not the least objection
to make TO any Of the eminent and honor
able gentleman whose names have been
mentioned ia connection with the Office OF
Governor. With Your permission, | de-
sire to suggest the name of another |
know Of no one who is better qualified.
or who would more ably Oil the guberna-
torial chair than Mr Charles Beasten. oil
Odessa. a gentleman Of the highest intel
ligence and ability.
DEMOCRAT FROM PENoADER HUNDRED
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Ole gjliddlstoull Granstript
ls rusLnanD BvHar sArunbAy Br
Edward Reynelds.

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ms. Obituaries charged for at regular adver-
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Judgment Bonds, Notes and other Legal Blanks
can be had on application al the TRAsscRlpr o.
fee.
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Rusiness Iofals.

Labels for books packages, boxes, &C., print
ed on fine pummed paper can be had al the effice
of tbs TRAxscRiPT.
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Business Cards, Letter and Bill Heads ar,
printed at the TRANscRlPr. Office as neatly ant
cheaply as can be done elsewhere.
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estate of
the deceased must present the same duly attested
to the Administrator on or before February I'd,
1875, or nhide the Act of Assembly in such case
made and provided. G. 3. HUkILL,
Address -.Middetown, Del. Admr. C. r. A..
Feb Tim.
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Auction salss.

Divine Service.
Right Rev. Bishop Becker, Of Wilmington,
DEL, will give service at Saint Dennis' Catholic
Church, nsar GaIsna, Kent County Md, on Sun
day, February 10Th, at lo3 o'clock, A. NJ.
Middletown transcript., 1874-02-14

A G A r D.
M U LEs! M U L Es!!

u,HE undersigned has for sale at the Middle
i town Hotel Stables forty -fve head of supe-
rior YOUNG WESTERN MULES, selected by
him with great care during his recent trip 10 the
West. A part of them are broken, the rest not.
ePersons In want of good mules are invited to
call and examine his stock.
Jan. 3l-2w, L. P. MCDOWELL.