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FoR THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
THE RULING ELDER AS MODERATOR

1 am glad to see this question discussed
ssmewhat in the Central of the 18th inst
Not agreeing, however, either with the Gen.
tral Presbyterian or its correspondent upon
this subject, l propose very briefly to show
that the Form of Government interposes
no insuperable barrier to ruling elders acting
as moderator of our church courts"
"Learner quotes from chap. XIX, sec.
3, the following sentence: "And the mode
rator, or in case of his absence, another
member appointed for the purpose shall open
the next meeting with sermon" and then
propounds this question: "Now suppose
that at the next meeting of Augusta Pres
bytery, ruling elder j. A. Billups should be
present, what order would be followed to
open the meeting cOnstitutionally?"
Suppose that at the last meeting of this
Presbytery minister had been chosen mod
orator, and at the next meeting he was pre-
sent, but suffering from an attack of brOn-
chitis or some other disease affecting his vo-
cal organs, to such an extent that it would
be impossible for him. to preach, would the
Presbytery feel any embarrassment in con-
sequence of this Sd section of chapter XIX
in having the meeting opened by another
minister? Or if the moderator himself
should secure the services of another minis
ter for the occasion, would any one feel tha
even the Presbytery, or the moderator, hsC
violated the Constitution of the Church? Ol
that the meeting had not been opened "cOn
stitutionally?" Can the difficulty be in any
degree enhanced by the fact that the pre-
ceeding meeting had been presided over b.
a ruling elder? Our Form of GOvernmen
makes the ruling elder an essential elemen
in the constitution of Presbytery. Sc
chap. X, sec. 2 and Z. The Constitution
makes no distinction between the two clasSe
of elders as rulers in the church courts: bu
recognise and establish their entire equalit.
in that particular. The clause in question
must therefore be interpreted in the light o
this fundamental principle. 1t is very vic
lent assumption to conclude, that the framer
of the Form of Government in preparing tn
details designed to violate and diSregar
the cardinal principles they had already ii
corporated in the Constitution they were ct
tablishing. 1t follows, therefore, that th
only design of this Sd sec. Of chap. XIX wa
to require that the meetings of the highe
courts of the Church should always be opel
ed with sermon and that it was no way il
tended to infringe the just rights or impa
: in any degree, the privileges of any class
e rulers in the Church. For these reasons
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08
Religion the Great Business

Unless. 1 make religion my great and en-
crossing concern shall be stranger to all
solid peace and enjoyment. 1 have at times
caught a glimpse Of the comfort which it
yields to the spirit when / merged my willinto
Gods will--when [ resolved 10 have no will
of my own separate from God. feel quite
assured that this renuncation of self, and
entire devotion to Gods service, would give
simplicity and grandeur to my existence;
would throw an uncoudod sunshine over all
my ways; would raise me above the cares
and provocatiOns Of this life; would enhance
even my sensible qualifications, and superadd
those qualifications of higher order, which
constitute the main and essential blessedness
of heaven. 0 my God, may it be thus with
me- Call me out of natures darkness into
thine own marvellous light Give me to as
pire after the graces, and to hold forth to
my acquaintances, and, above all, to my chill
dren, the example of all righteousness. Con-
form me to the gospel economy, under which
l sit, that as Christ died for SIN [ may die to
it that as he rose again may rise to new.
ness Of life and feel it my meat and drink to
do thy will--Dr. Chalmers.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

BARNACLEs.-An examination of the hull
of the Great Eastern found adhering to the
iron plates of the bottom an "enormous null
titude Of mussels," whose Weights estimated
at three hundred tons. The great ship has
been carrying on her hull burden equal to
full cargoes for six or eight sailing ships.
In steamship whose tonnage is 5000 tons
such weight is not destructive of buOyancy,
but the jagged mass materially retardS speed.
The case Of the Church is much the same it
can float despite its barnacles, but it's mo-
mentum is always checked by them. Anoth-
er resemblance is that, in State or church,
the larger the ship the more barnacles there
are. One use of revivalis to scrape off the
barnacles.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08
home OF THE SOUL.

And there shall in nowse enter into it any thing
that defleth.'
1 viii sing you a song of that beautiful land,
The far eff home of the soul,
Where no storms ever beat on the glitering strand,
While the years of eternity roll.
Oh that home of the SOUL in my visions and dreams,
Its bright jasper walls 1 can see,
Till fancy but thinly the vale intsrvenes
Between the fair city and me.
There the great tree of life in its beauty doth grow,
And the river of life aoweth by,
For no death ever enters that city you know,
And nothing that msketh lie.
That Interchangeable home is for you and for me,
Where Jesus of Nazareth stands
The King Of all kingdoms forever is he,
And he holdeth our crowns in his hands.
Oh, how sweet it will be in that beautiful land,
So free from all sorrow and pain!
With songs our lips, and with harps in our hands,
To meet one another again.
Mrs. Ellen H. Gates.
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a position to be useful to you in this matter.
No other person feels so deep an interest in
your usefulness and success. Urge her to
crticise you-prune you of your crudities -
pluck your wings if you soar unduly-yea,
even to use the prod, lest you should be ex.
alted above measure. Excessive humility ie
better than excessive vanity.-CAristian Sec
retdry.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

ONE SECRET Of getting the key of knowl-
edge is to practice honestly what we know.
If we conscientiously use the light we now
have, we shall soon fad more light coming
down into the soul.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

should not feel that l was violating the Con-
stitution of the Church in voting for ruling
elder as moderator of any of our church
courts. L.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

A MAN in the West who has an immense
farm once said to visitor, GA foot square
in heaven is worth the whole of it." lisa.
lvii: 49,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

Some people have the happy faculty of
being able totally and instantly to forget
every little occurrence that would make them
unhappy. They learn the lessons that sor
row, disappointment and care ought legiti-
mately to teach, and then they, with all
their evil results, are forever forgotten.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

THERE MAY BE a body of truth, but with
out blood aud Spirit; nothing in it refresh
ing invigoratipg or comforting.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

A GOOD CONSCIENCE is the minister's best
friend when he stands up to rebuke sin from
the pulpit.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

WICKED MEN often stumble over straws in
the way to heaven, but climb over hills in the
way to destruction.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

NEXT TO THE BIBLE there is no book more
interesting to a man than the book of his own
life.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

The TRUE WAY i3 as old as the Bible, and
has one corsecrated door. (See John x.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

PATIENT continuance in well-doing is the
only sure evidence Of grace.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

FEEL as if God had, by giving the Sab
bath, given ffty-two springs in the year.
s. z. Colendge.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
TWILIGHT THOUGHTS.
BY 0. C. P, RICHMOND COLLEGE.

The general dissemination of Gods word
among the people is the great hope of Chris
tianity.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

Christian, take your Bible and fall upon
your knees in prayer. Compare your life
with that of Jesus and remember that in so
far as you fail to conform to His example
you are sinner, and deserving of Gods
wrath.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

The epjoymentsl some persons seem to
come oftener from itAout than from vithin.
Constant happis land, therefore, much Of
power to be use can be attained by them
only in frequent i,mpanionship with cheer
full, heart-brig ghtenidg people. The influence
of such lives is thing for which to be truly
grateful. Everything is sunshine where they
dwell.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

No matter if you be in desert, find some
thing that will call forth your affections.
Find some sweet little myrtle or some "mod-
est little violet" aud love it for its beautiful
innocence. If its leaves become withered,
mourn its loss-if its blossoms fade, realize
that you have been deprived of a treasure.
The more of genuine happiness We have
within ourselves, the more of radiant happi
ness will be impaired to those around us.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-08

And there shall in nowise enter into it any thin
that de6leth
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16
Special to the LEADER.
RED CLOUD Agency,


September 18th, 1875.
1t having been finally determined
to hold the council at the mouth of
White Clay Greek, six miles northeast
of this place, the indians are all NOV
ing in this direction. The Missouri
River Indians and Spotted Tails band
having left Spotted Tail Agency yes
terday, are expected here tonight.
The commission are now awaiting the
arrival of Gen. Terry, from st. Paul,
Mimi, who is due here tomorrow.
Senator Allison says, that as Senator
Howe has returned to Washington, he
is unwilling to proceed with the nego-
tiations until Gen. Terry arrives. A
great many of the Indians are becom-
ing dissatisfied at the delay, as those
living at Il great distance are desirous
of returning home before cold weather
sets in. The attaches of this Agency
are constantly beseiged by the Indians
with inquiries as to the cause of the
delay, and when the council will be-
gin. The Commission have been to-
gether three weeks now, and thus far
have accomplished nothing beyond
having informal talks with the Indi-
ans who have visited them, at none of
which was there a word said about
agreeing upon the day for the begin
ming of the council; consequently the
Indians have been left in utter igno-
rance on that point.
On Saturday five hundred and fifty
head of beef were issued to the Indi-
ans, and yesterday large train loaded
with supplies came in from Cheyenne.
Thus far no definite amount has been
spoken of as the purchase price of the
Black Hills country, and on this point
the Indians are very anxious. They
are perfectly willing to sci! and will
take whatever is offered them, as they
say the white men are going to occupy
that country anyway.
1t is thought that ithe Commission
will II ot offer the Indians much money,
but will provide for their sustenance
for a long term of years, which ar
rangement would be preferable to all
parties, as the government must sup
port them anyway.
A large delegation of Missouri River
Indians waited on the Commissioners
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

San Francisco, Sept. l5.-The syn
dicate of the Bank of California have
very nearly completed their work of
investigation of the affairs of the
Bank, and are now engaged more es-
pecially on the measures of organiza-
tiun, with view to resumption.
There are still some matters requiring
further examination, but they are not
of sufficient Importance to affect the
general result. On account of the
favorable responses of the creditors, as
to giving such time for the settlement
of their claims as will enable the
bank to realize on its assets on favora-
ble terms, it is quite probable that the
assets. will be found sufficient TO dis
charge the Indebtedness, aud perhaps
pay twenty per cent. or one million to
the stockholders. The confidence felt
by the people at large in the gentle
men composing the syndicate, has
gone far towards bringing about this
comparatively prosperous state of af-
fairs and has prevented such an on
slaught upon the resources of the
bank as would have resulted in the
disastrous sacrifice of the assets and
loss of several millions to depositors.
The outlook is verv encouraging and
it is believed that with the opening
of the Bank of Nevada, and the re-
newal of the Bank of California, local
money affairs will be ON an easier
basis than for long time previous.
The sale of the San Francisco assay
ing and refining works, also the acid
works under the same management,
was to-day consummated, the pur-
chasers being Flood & O'Brien. These
works have been largely under the
control of the Bank of California for
some time, and have been supplying
the mint with fine bullion for several
years.
The National Gold Bank & Trust
Company had $3.50, 900 in coin trans
ferred to-day through the. office of the
sub-treasury. Considerable amounts
are reported to have arrived, or are
close ut hand, from New York, to the
Bank of California and the Hibernia
bank.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

London, Sept. l5.-The st. Leger
stakes were won by Craig Miller; Balfe
second and Earl of DArtrey, third.
A Madrid correspondent of the
Times summarizes the circular of the
Papal Nuncio to the Bishops as fol-
lows 1.-The Nuncio claims the fulfil
ment of the concordat which forbids
the exercise of any non catholic creed
and requires the transfer of the super
intendency over education to the cler-
gy and pledges cooperation of the
secular power in suppressing heretical
teaching and literature. He says one
of the causes of the civil war is the
way in which religion has been mis-
understood 10y the previous govern
ments. For these reasons, in view OF
these consequences, the Holy See be-
lieves itself strictly Obliged to present
these observations to the government" "
The correspondent adds: mo doubt
the presentation of this audacious
claim, at n time when n liberal cabinet
has just been Installed, implies a threat
that if the government reject the bless
ing of the church, it will be definitely
transferred to Don CarloI, and peace
retarded in every possible way"
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

on last Saturday and expressed much
sion had not moved down to Shadron
Creek, twenty-five miles from here,
and half way to Spotted Tail Agency,
as they said Rev. Mr.. Hinman, one of
the Commissioners had told them last
summer shat the council would be
held there. Spotted Tail presented
them with one hundred and twenty
horses with the understanding that
they were to insist upon the council
being held at Shadron Creek. Upon
this occasion, their visit Saturday,
Red Clouds band also presented them
with n large number of horses.
Judge Kidder delegate to Congress
from Dakota, and Col. Steele delegate
from Wyoming, are here, and expect
to remain until after the close of the
council. J. D. Terrill, of the Treasury
Department, is also here, accompanied
by his wife.
attend the council is estimated to be
about twenty-five thousand. The
camps extend distance of about forty
miles along the White Earth River
and the bluffs in this vicinity are COW
cred with their ponies, each head OF
family owning, on an average, about
fifty ponies. These are all in excellent
condition, and the Indians themselves
are well clothed and healthy looking.
An Indian girl was accidentally shot
near the entrance to the Agency stock
ade on Saturday night, by an Indian
the ball grazing her chin.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

Utica, n. Y, Sept. 15.-The ninth
reunion of the Army of the Republic
opened in this city to-day under the
most auspicious circumstances. The
city presents u beautiful appearance,
every house and place of business
being elegantly decorated. Large
numbers of strangers are here to see
the distinguished officers and soldiers.
Gems. sherman and Hooker We're en-
Enthusiastically greeted when they ap-
peared at Baggs' Hotel to see the
procession of the Society march to the
Opera House, where the meeting was
held. The Utica Citizens Corps, one
of the oldest independent military or
ganiZations of the State, with the
Governors Island Band, acted as es-
cort of honor. The streets through
which the procession passed were
crowded. The meeting was not
opened until noon, when President
Grant and Senator Conlilin made
Gen. Sheridan, Gen. Hooker was
made chairman. Calls were made for
speeches from Gems. Grant, Sherman
and Hooker. The President simply
bowed. General Sherman, in few
felicitOus remarks, said the programme
did not Gail for speeches until evening
Col. NJ. o. Squire, chairman of the
local executive committee of the So
ciety, made an address of welcome.
AT the afternoon session of the meet
ing of the Army of the Cumberland,
the following officers were elected ::
President, Gen. Phil. H. Sheridan !;
among the Vice Presidents elected
were Theo. F. Brown of Illinois, Gen.
w. w. Lowe of Iowa, w. d. Whipple
of Nebraska. The next annual meet
ing will be held at Philadelphia, July
9th and 7th, 1876.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

the two CounciImen, and one OF the
four members of the House; they also
elect the county treasurer. Last fall
the county gave over 800 Democratic
majority. The result in the Territory
is doubtful-both parties claiming the
legislature.
The Governor has called for an
election on the 25th of October, for
members of the constitutional conven-
ton, which will meet on the Goth Of
December. The Republicans claim
that they will have good majority in
the convention.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

st. Louis, Sept. ia meeting of
prominent citizens was held at the
Southern Hotel tonight to adopt mea-
sures for the calling of a national con-
vention, to be held in this city, for the
purpose of memoralizing Congress to
grant such legislation as will secure
the construction of another railroad to
the Pacific Coast.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

Cincinnati, Sept. ia despatch
from New Orleans says that in the
town of ARten, Florida, nine miles
above Pensaeg etheNentire population
of which is AS, there are SO cases of
yellow fever; IL fatal. At West Pas
cagoula, 100 miles from New Orleans,
there are 20 cases; 15 deaths the past
week.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

TUNMER-Five pounds reward
will be given for satisfactory evidence
of the death of Neville Tunmer of
Ipswich, England who left New
York for California in 1866 and was
last heard of in a letter written 10y
him in April, 1868, from Cheyenne,
Dakota, to Mr.. Hunt, of Ipswich. Ii
Neville Tunmer is still alive he is
requested to communicate imme-
diateIy with Messrs. f. G. Holmes &
Son, Solicitors, u Bedford Row
London, w. c., England of whom
he will hear of something to his
advantage.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

Louisville, KY, Sept. 15.-Detec-
tives Bligh and Gallagher received a
dispatch this morning from Crab Or
chard station, that one of the Virginia
Bank robbers, supposed to belong to
the Younger gang, was shot and cap
tured at that point.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

Augusta, Me-, Sept. 15.-Returns
from 81 towns give Connor. Republi-
can, SO, ,297, Roberts, Democrat, As. 713.
Roberts majority, 1854.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

Chicago, Sept. 15.-At the Episco-
pal convention to-day Rev. DIR. w. E.
McLaren, rector of Trinity Church,
Cleveland, was elected bishop of Illi-
nois.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

Denver, Col, Sept. 15.-The returns
from the election in this Territory
come in very slowly. Arapahoe county
elects a majority of the Republican
ticket. The Democrats elect one Of
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

New York, Sept. l5.-The stock
market continues feverish and the
whole list has been. in the main, weak,
except the Erie, which has sympa-
thized with the London market, and
the Western Union telegraph.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

ALL kinds of miners tools and
hardware at F. Schweickert's, Six
teenth street. m23-dtf
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

Blank legal forms of all kinds for
sale a lthe LEADER Office.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1875-09-16

For SALE.-25O tons of Ice, situ-
ated at Greeley, Col.
b. C. ADAMS,
3453 Lawrence ST., Denver.
SI6-tf
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-11-13

NEW ORLEANS, Novem Der 12-Cap-
tain Sawyer, agent OF the Mallory line,
returned late last night. He states that
they sailed forty miles southwark and
westward, taking in the entire limits of
the main track of the gulf, which was
thoroughly sesrched. They found a
dinkey boat belonging to the lost vessel.
II had not been screened. A Get of steps
were also found. Captain Sawyer states
that large qua ltities OF freight from off
the deck OF the Waco was found float
ing, among which were cases of astral oil,
which was stored on her upper deck,
and thinks this freight must have been
thrown overheard by the crew. Among
the articles picked up was jacket life
prest rver, from which strings had been
torn. No clue was found as to the fate
Of any OF the people. Captain Sawyer
Stated outside again this morning to
continue the search.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-11-13
FRANCE.
Exciting Debate Upon the Question of
SufIrage-The Government SuS-
tanned.

PARIS, November 12.-The Hobbies
floor and galleries OF the assembly IRE
crowded to-day, and great excitement
was manifested over the debate on the
electoral bill. NJ. Ricord, moderate
Republican, opened the discussion. He
stigmatized voting by reimbursement az
an attack on universal suffrage. Hs de-
clared that M. Buffet, having endeavOr-
ed to retain the projects of the empire,
now, because he Tepudiates the majority
which voted the constitution OF Febru-
airy 18th, wishes to re-establiah the
electoral system OF the empire. We de-
mand, continued the deputy, the scrostin
de liSte, which will preserve the alliance
framed on the twenty-seventh Of Feb
ruary. M. Dufaure, minister of Justice,
replied, saying: 1.-THE government will
voted for the constitution; the govern
ment will soy to them, Thank you for
voting the constitution but We require
more. Your republic is not ours. You
will not have our confidence or our
vote" This declaration caused an up.
roar OF denunciatiOn and dissent on the
left of the chamber NJ. Gambetta said:
"Tbe scrU IN de 6ste is the only method
VI uniting Iue eueISleS Vi dl4' we
must no longer proclaim our disunion to
Europe. Inc ministry opposes the
scTaIttR dc iSte because it is afraid of
universal suffrage by the arr0ndisse-
ment system. Men like THEIRS and Du-
faure will be defeated if they are against
the government. Loyal officials will be
able to warp suffrage" A vote was
then taken by means Of secret ballot,
and lie ulted in favor of the govern
ment, standing 357 yeas to 1926 nays.
The government did not make the mat
ter cabinet question.