The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-29

DR.. William s. Scott, well known physician
fredericksburg, Va. died suddenly OF spopexy
on Friday OF last week in the list year OF his age
New school HOuss-The Board Of Trustees q
public schools of Winchester have leased the oil
Presbyterian church building at the east end @
Piecadly street for the term Of ninety nine years
and design using it for the holding Of the dolores
schools OF the town, male and female. They hav
put 1t IN thorough repair
Charlotte N. c., Inst:tuts.-The ~ c. Pfesbyte
RAN says:
PROT. Martin the energetic and accomplished
Principal, Is every way competent to the duties o
the responsible position be occupies. and the corp
OF teachers associated with him are ladies and gen
tlenen OF thorough proficiency, energy, culture anC
re6aement We Do not know anywhere o. more
admirably appointed Faculty. The intellectual
moral aud religious advantages OF this School will
We believe be such as will guarantee the most
thorough training Of the pupils that may be en-
trusted to Its care,
Our Gold and Silver Production "A statement
showing the estimated annual production Of gold
ADD silver ia the United States during the twenty
i've years from lS49 TO 1873 has been prepared by
the Bureau OF Statistics at Washington. The 80
nusl average production of gold. according to this
statement. has given $50 500 600, and that Of sill
yer, for the fifteen years from 1859 to 1878 $l3.-
100000. The production of gold has, with the ex
eeDtion of Que year. been annually increasing since
1886 and the production OF silver bas. with the
exception OF one year, been Increasing since 1859
Fractional Currency. WASHINGTON. September
p The announcement that Secretary Bfistow
has stopped the issue of ten-eent fractional cur
rency Is without foundation. : nce last March
there has been no issue of 6fty cent fractional cur
reney, the oljact being to rid the market Of the
eounterieits OF that denomination. As tar as pos
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have been furnished, but the extent 70 which the
hslEdOlsr notes are circulated exceeds that Of the
other three issues being onehaf # the entire
amount Of fractional currency in circulation -
When the redemption OF the paper begins, OF as
the hard. money man of the Treasury. Dr. Lnder-
man, director of the mints, expresses it, when thew
are ready to eTemate the fractional currency, the
plan will undoubtedly be TO withdraw all the notes
under fifty cents and replace them with subsidiary
coin. Mr.. Lindermsn, who has Travelled exten
slvely 10 the West says that tie demand for silver
coin is very great. Not so much for its intrinsic
value, but on account of its serviceableness. the
fractional currency in circulation In the West being
literally shreds and rags. Tnose living near large
cities where new notes can be readily obtained
cannot appreciate the want of something better
than paper currency. The Government, however,
has made nearly twelve millions By she loss and de-
strucon Of fractional notes since the first issue was
made.
The Foley Statue Of General T. J. Jackson The
brOnza statue Of StOuewall jackson, designed by
the eminent artist Foley, and presented by the
Hon. Beresford Hope and other Eagishmen to the
Commonwealth Of Virgins, arrived in this city
from Baltimore last week, and on Thursday was
escorted By the First Regiment and old soldiers Of
the Army Of Norlher Virginia and cit;z ms gene
rally 60 the Capitol Square. The box was taste
fully adorned with the British Alg and the State
nag OF Virginia, ropes we're attached to the truck
on which it was placed and as many as could Gud
places along the lines drew it through the principal
streets OF the city which we're crowded with spec
tators. Col B. I. johnson delivered the statue
TO Gov hemper, who. replied IN a graceful little
speech, saying in conclusion:
lie only remains for me to inform you that
few weeks hence this statue will be unveiled and
lDaugurated, and that by published proclamation
shall invite the people to assemble and do honor to
the event. Be assured, iellow-eitizens of Rich
mOnd. all OF you will be cordially welcomed to ap-
propTlste places in that interesting ceremonial
In the name of Virginia | now take possession
or this gift, and | receive it not more as great
sculptor work Ct art than work Of English sffsc
ton for Virginia and her immortal son. .
Notwithstanding some delays and many difisul
ties IN the way OF obtaining complete census es-
pecisily IN New York city. the work has progressed
Tar enough to atJrd q reasonable assurance Of the
result. The population of New York city proper
Is estimated at 200 600 and by one gentleman IS
high a. | 500 600. Possibly some allowance must
be made for the natural and almost universal am
bion OF every city to overrate its population; on
the other hand. the fact that the census taken in
the summer time, when There is nobody in
town" will operate to reduce the reported figures
below the reality.
Teachers Biblss-At the Chatauqua Assembly,
the kOllOWlng reasons wprp assigned in froa ooD
ference Why every teacher should possess Bible
of his own: l. lt makes the owner more familiar,
enabling him to had places readily, and to use his
book with peculiar skill. He can mark passages
of peculiar interest to himself 1t promotes bis
love for the Book, and it is bis own personal pos
session. IL may be his constant companion.
5 He can add notes and comments of his own
Such ownership sets q good example. 1t
promotes tender reverence for the Word s The
whole matter OF proprietorship follows the uniyer-
sal lag Of association.
Colombia-Trsaty Of Peace signed.-New York,
September % "A private telegram announces that
a treaty of peace between the republic OF Colombia
~ d the rebellious coast States has been signed
The International Committee, at their meeting re-
&c 7Ily IN Chicago, selected the lessons for ISL
the 6rst half from the Kings, Amos Hosea, Isaiah,
and other books covering the history of the lsrse
lites prior TO the eaptlvy-the last halt from the
Acts IT the Apostles. The seec ions are not an
nouneed until the English committee sees them.
The Episcopal Methodist speaks warmly of Dr.
J. d. A. Clark's visit TO the Nnth. We agree
with the paper that his visit greatly furthered fra
ternity. Send US some more Of the same stamp.
DR.. Clark has removed TO Macon, Ga. We are
looking for pastor Wynn to carry on the work be-
gun by DR.. Clark.
An official statement made by NJ. Cailaux, Min
lister OF Public Works, to the Assembly, estimated
the total damage done to property bv the inunda-
ton in the south of France at SIS 100000 Madam
McMshon has just announced that the eontribu
tons for the sufferers, up TO this time amount to
81, 100000.
During the autumn of next year a Pan Anglican
Synod OF bishops in connection with the Church OF
England will be held in London under the presi
dency If the Archbishop of Canterbury.
News from the Turkish priucipalities is the re.
verse Of encouraging so far regards peaceful ad
1ustment. The instruction seems to be spread
log, and gaining strength as it spreads The
occasional skirmishes which take place generally
result If we may believe the dispatches, favorably
60 the insurgents, but this is of course doubtful,
for the same encounters are probably regarded very
differently at Constautinople. Certain it is how
ever, that the prospect OF q reconciliation between
the Christians and the Porte is rather less
aging than il was fortnight ago.
SPECIAL NOTICE.