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Reformed Episcopal Church.

The Rev. DR.. Howard Smith of Tennes-
see, who recently left the Episcopal Church,
to join the Reformed Episcopal Church, has
addressed letter to his former diocesan,
Bishop Quintard, in reply to certain criti-
cisms which had been made upon his course
One was that he had left the same Church,
having the same Prayer Book in which he
had taken his seat few years before. DR..
Smith makes the general answer that men
have a right to grow wiser as they grow old
er. But besides this, ne shows that the Epis-
copal church has greatly changed within a
few years. He says:
"Since l was ordained the whole plane and as
pect of the Church have been so changed that il
a churchman who died thirty years ago could
revisit the places familiar to him in life, he would
scarcely recognize in the affairs, the strange genu.
fexions, the crossings, the nomenclature the many
colored vestmens, the professions and recessions,
the intonings he would meet with, the old, simple
Protestant Episcopal Church of his affections
The Prayer Book has, it is true, not been changed,
partly because of superstious that will
not alter sentence, even in the interest of truth
and peace. But the canon law that prescrihes the
use of the Prayer Book has been changed. The
authoritative interpretations of the laws which be-
came practically the laws themselves, have been
changed. All this change, covering hemisphere
of progress in error has been steadily opposing
and depressing those views and measures in the
Church which the evangelical school have loved
and espoused as Scriptural. This steady develop.
ment and progress of erroneous doctrines and prac-
tees have led many to review the ground they have
occupied, and to study anew those expressions in
the Prayer Book in which the errorists entrench
themselves. The result has been the conviction
that we.cau only have an Episcopal Church free
from Romsh errors by revision that shall cut out
those errors from the book whose liturgy and Off
ces indoctrinate the people,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08

Ministry Suspended Rev. l. W. K.
Handy, D. D., pastor of Augusta church, Angus
ia county, Va. and the Rev. Alexander Martin,
D. D., Of Danville, Va, have both been seriously
affl cted for some time past and laid aside from
their work 1t is hoped that both may be soon
restored to ministratiOns among their people which
have been so acceptable aud useful.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

"FATHER's HAIR is TURNING GRAY" A song and
chorus, as sung by the Eureka Quartette, OF Rich
mond, Va Words and Music by Henry c. Wyatt.
This is beautiful tribute of iial affection, and is
for sale by II. c. Wyatt, dealer in sheet'music
music books, and musical instruments, $50 Main
street Richmond, Va.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08
Dr. Palmer's Sermons Rev. A. j. Witherspoor
writes to the Southern Presbyterian:

DR.. Palmer Sermons.-heV a. q. WitnerSpoon
writes to the Southern Resbyterian:,
81 desire to inform your readers of an arrange
ment which is on hand to take down and publish
DR.. Palmer's morning sermons, and thus preserve
his great pulpit efforts. The difficulty has been to
procure an accurate photographer. That has now
been met and a gentleman. who is considered
amongst the most expert in New Orleans, has un-
dertaken the task He has written out one SER
mon, and the following is an extract from Dr.
Palmer's note to that gentleman:
"'MR. CoLToN-Dear Sir: Your report is won
derfully accurate.
This gentleman, Mr.. @. w. Cotton, proposes to
publish one sermon weekly in pamphlet form tor
is cents per copy, or for IS per year.
Would it not be good thing to have DR.. Palm
er's sermons published and scattered broadcast
over the land?
Mr.. G. w. Colton's address is Lock-box g. New
Orleans, La. | trust that this enterprise will be
encouraged, and appeal to you to ventilate the
knowledge of it among your readers y
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08

Removal to Baltimore. = Let all concerned re-
nelaber that our Executive Committees Of Sus-
tentation and Foreign Missions have been removed
from Columbia, S. c., to Baltimore, Nd, aud that
me two Secretaries are now to be addressed at
hat place All donations for these two causes, as
also for the Evangelistic, and for the Invalid
Fun0, should be sent to Rev. Richard McIlEaine
Tseasursr, in that city, Post Office box 33l.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08

The London Spectator has given Ireland new
and not inappropriate nom de plume which has
the merit of being witty as well as apt 1t calls
her the cinderella of the nations. But the
question will arise, If Ireland is Cinderella, beau
tilu, meek, and shametuly put upon and Cypress
shall we find the other sister that helps Great Bri
tain to keep the poor asmse down and in 0bsoqriy2
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08
Presbytery of Abingdon

Met at Liberty Hill, Tazewell county. Angus
18th, IL A. NJ. There were present niue miuis
ters and twelve ruling elders.
Rev. l. N. Naff was elected Moderator; Rev
j. @. Smith aud r. @. Tate. temporary Clerks
Rev s. R. Preston, of Florida, and DR.. j. M
P. Atkinson, were also present as corresponding
members.
Suitable memorials were presented and reaG
concerning the lives and characters of Rev. Drs
Gider9leeve and Bowman, who have died since
last meeting of Presbytery.
The Sabbath School report from thirteen church
es shows $50 teachers and 600 scholars
The Narrative is, on the whole, encouraging
Our unoccupied territory is now partly supplied
by an evangelist, Rev. j. G. Carson, who has been
employed by aid received from the Central Com.
mittee at Baltimore.
Anchor of Hope and Cove, two churches in
Wythe county, were united into one, to be called
Anchor of Hope.
Presbytery ordained licentiate VIM. H. Graves,
now supplying the church at Marion, Smyth
county.
Bell Spring church overturned Presbytery to
overture the General Assembly to so change sec.
ton of chapter K, Form of Government, that
every church shall always have right to be re-.
presented by ruling elder. After considerable
discussion this was referred to special committee
to report next spring.
Coored candidate j. R. Harris was reported as
doing we'll at Lincoln University, Pa.
The report on the Minutes of the General As
semby calls special attention to the action of that
court on Evangelistic Labor, Sabbath Schools and
Systematic Benevolence requires ministers to in
struct their people on this latter subject and ses
sions to take up the regular collections in case of
failure to do this to send up written excuse
The new church at Liberty Hill was solemnly
dedicated to God on Sabbath, August Goth. in
presence of large and attentive congregation.
Adjourned to meet in Bristol on the first We'd
nesday of May, 1876 B.
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The Decisive Test-When Peter made that
direct appeal to Jesus, Thou knowest all things
thou knowest that l love thee'-the proof to
which he.was subjected was obedience to the COM
maud, Feed my lambs; feed my sheep" This
work of feeding Literally shepherdingl was to be
ESPECIAL care. And noby did he discharge the
duty, till at last he was called to seal his testimony
with his blood
Christ still lives in his cause he is represented
by it. He that loves him will love bis cause. Iti'
his; his heart is set upon it; it bears his image
and he has left its care in charge to all his minis
ters aud to all his people, If we are Indifferent &c
it, if we care little or nothing about the purity
the unity and the extension of that Church which
Christ loved and bought with bis blood; if we art
not ready to pray labor and give for it, if we pre-
per not Jerusalem to our chief joy how can any Of
US say, Lord, thou knOwest all things, thou know
est that love Thee"
Happy is he who can say, r
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08

Some one gave Bismarck new clothes brush on
his birthday with this inscription: As this brush
shall cleanse the garments of His Highness from
dust or stain, so may he long continue to keep the
German imperial mantle free from moths, and to
shake out of it all antiquated DUST
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08

Rov. Dr.. EsG Eas well said that the constant St
tempt to Justify eys.v work and word OF the Lord
is liable to breed douk, while simple declaration
OF the truth as from I'D often confirms and
strengthens the heStsting Aiat
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08

Schools in New Grenada-Mr. A. H. Erwin
writes from Barranquilla; I'VE have read the
New Testament twice through in our day school,
aud we constantly point out the difference in doc
trine and practice between the Romish Church
ready some seem inspired with the hope to be
teachers and preachers Of the gospel to their fell
low.countrymen. If God will graciously give me
the means, [ can multiply schools TO any extent,
for thousands are willing to enter, and with the
blessing of God on Bible instruction, what a glo-
rious future awaits this land Of dormant wealth u
Resigned -Impeed by the desire to labor in a
less circumscribed field, Rev. w. J. Lapsey has
retired from the Mizpah church, st. Louis county,
of which he has had charge for nearly eight years.
For the present, he may be addressed at Browns
vile, Saline county, Mo-
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-09-08

Hast thou lamb in all thy flock
| would disdain to feed ?
Hast thou foe before whose face
| tear thy cause to plead?
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
Our Wheat Supply.

We learn with some regret, that the farmers of our neighbor coun- y,Yell, are acting very imprudent- ly, as we deem it, in the matter of their wheat crop. We under stand that every boat that goes down the river takes from 300 to 800 sacks of wheat from Darda- nelle; and judging from this, the farmers must be rushing q large portion of their wheat into mar ket. This wheat will all be ship ped to St. Louis and other places, and the mills of those places will get the Touring of it. This we say we deem very imprudent. We have no doubt, the merchants of Dardanelle, before next June, will be shipping four back to Yell county and selling it at from $S to $10 per barrel. And then there is large loss of feed-stufT in the shape of bran and shorts. If there is really q surplus of wheat, the farmers should take it to the home mills, have it ground, save the bran and shorts and ship the flour to Little Rock, home market, where there is always good sale for it. By this arrange ment we would save something on transportation and keep a large quantity of very good feed-stuff at home which we are now ship ping away.
 We are happy to make note of it, that our Pope county farmers are acting more wise in this mat ter. We believe we have made as much wheat as Yell county, but our farmers arc selling but very little of it as yet, and we think they will be gathers by keeping it at home. It must be remembered we have q great many non pro ducers, and we are also looking for goodly addition to our pop ulation by immigration, and all of thsee non-producers must be sup piled with bread. The less money we have to send abroad for our bread the moro we keep in circu- lation at home, and the better of we will be.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
MILLS PREMIUMS.
Grains and Grasses of Pope
 County.
The Best Wheat and Millet.
MilIet Grown on an Upland Farm Joining Russellvillc
 Takes the Premium.

In the report of the committee selected by the Centennial Board to decide the distribution of pre- miums offered by the publishers of the Spirit of Arkansas for grains and grasses, we see the, following mention made of the products of Pope:
 WINTER WHEAT.-"The com mittee was of the opinion that the best wheat exhibited was the Blossoms Red Chaf White (win- ter) forwarded by A. W. Matth- ews of Pope County, but the heads only being sent, the samples did not come within the terms of the award" The specimens sent by F. C. Falls of Pope also received honorary mention; also those sont by G. W. HaIkey of Russellyille.
 MILLEr.-lst premium, "The committee being unable to decide between the merits of the sheaycs of Messrs. John w. Garden of Pulaski, and J. B. Stafford of Pope, decides that the first premium be divided between these gentle men,"
 Thus it will be seen that Pope can compete with any other sec tion of the state. We have no doubt Pope county could have had the finest display on hand had our farmers taken any inter est in it. The samples sent were all from upland farms which are hardly an average of our lands. We urge upon our farmers on all such occasions to make the best of them. Devote more attention to gram and the grasses and take . pride in excelling. We know there is not a better county in the state than Pope.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

and for other purposes" approved March 6, 1875, where the Herald will find the manner of making the appointments laid down in plain terms. The manner in which the appointments for Jack son county have been made is not as provided by law and we doubt very much whether the ben eficlaries appointed would be ad- mitted on such an appointment.
 Again we see the necessity of giving better and wider publicity to the laws. Under the present system not even the officials keep posted.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
BASE BALL.
THE ATKINS CONTEST.
Second Game between the R. +. Lees and the Atkins
 Koughs.
The R. E. Lees the Winners.
Incidents of the Day.

On Monday last very consid- erable number of the K. E. Lee Base Ball Club, of this place, with their friends, including report CT for the DEMOCRAT, went down on the 9 o'clock train to witness the second match game between the first nine of the R. E. Lee club and the quondam victors of the Atkins Roughs.
 Arriving at Atkins the particu- lar nine, with their friends were met by Messrs. Turner, Embry and Mourning with Q cordial well come, and escorted to the Atkln's 8 Hotel, where the host and attach es of this well-kept house, con tributed largely to the enjoy ment of the Russellville party. In the afternoon large parties came in from the surrounding country, and everybody was talk ing of the respective merits of the contesting hines, and wonderful stories were told of feats that had been performed in private games. The public favorites appeared to be the Atkins Roughs, they hay ing considerable prestige on ac- count of their victory here on the 18th ult., when they carried away the honors.
 The knowing players, however, did not rely so much on the pres tige of the favorites, but talked quietly together of the merits of the R. E. Lees, which confidence proved not misplaced as the se- quel will show.
 Early in the afternoon start was made for the grounds, and the way leading to them was crowded with anxious people, bent on an evening of enjoyment. Many were going, perhaps, for tho first time to witness the National Game, while others, well versed in the mysteries and science of the game, were confident of win ming fresh laurels for their crown of victory; while the once van quished R. E. Lees marched out with gleams of hope depicted in their faces, and determined that, if yield they must, the victory should be dearly bought. When all had arrived some 2 or 3 hun dred persons were present. The weather was charming, and altho' the sun shone rather hot, a splen- did northerly breeze made it.quite comfortable.
 All prominent points were oc- cupicd by groups of people, and a crowd of the curious were gather ed near the umpire and scorers, but the field marshals, Dr. Har- rell, of Russellville and Capt. Whissonant, of Atkins waved them to a safe distance.
 All preliminaries having been adjusted, ,-the R. F. Lees took tho bats, and at 39 minutes past l o'clock, precisely, the Umpire, with a sudden toss of his umbrel- Ia, and . rapid stride to his posi- tion, called-"Playw
 The following is the score of the game;
 R. E. LEE.
 | pJAYFps O IF In DO F.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
Beneiiciaries to the A. I. U.

On Wednesday last the county iudge and county superintendent of public instruction, disposed of the applications of candidates for admission into the Industrial University at Fayetteville, Ark, as beneiiciaries from this county. -Jacksonport Herald
 From the above we may con clude that the county judge and county superintendent of public instruction of Jackson county are like many others ignorant of the law governing the appointments of benedciaries to the A. I. U.
 For their instruction we refer the Jacksonport Herald to sec. 6 of an act entitled An act chang ing Board meetings and estab- fishing the office Of Regent of the Arkansas Industrial University
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
THE RUssELvIIIE DEMOCRAT THURSDAY,

commander, and as a back stop and wit cannot be cxcclled. Capt. Great, of our home club, acquitted himself professionally, and is the hero of some dextrous feats.
 Paddock, made q good record in the game.
 Willie Shinn and Eddie Fer guson deserve praise for proGcien- cy and aptncss in playing. At the expiration of the game, three cheers were given for the victors, who in turn gave three rousing cheers for the Roughs, and both sides then gave prolong- ed cheers for the Umpire. Tie game being finished there VAS an immediate rush for home, and in ten minutes the grounds were deserted, and carriages, wagons, equestrians and pedes- trians ploughed through the dust, bound for the village.
 We are authorized to return thanks for fayors enjoyed by our boys.
 The contest now stands game for game, and the third and de- ciding game will take place at the grounds of the R. E. Lee club, at this place, tomorrow evening.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

INNINGS.
 cLuBs l , 5 6 : 8 Q TOTALS K. Y. Lee 1 02 5314 23 ACllin's R'sl o i 3 1llI2 13 Umpire--,Ino. Batten1eld. Scorer--Jas. Il. Shinn. Time of game--2 hours and l5 min- utes.
 First base by errors-R. F. Lee 1 times, Atkins Roughs times. Total bases on hits-R. k. Lee B: Atkins Roughs IS Total fielding errors-R.E. Leo 2; Atkins Roughs II,
 The game was exceedingly we'll played, and the interest and ex- citement never abated for an in- stant. during the progress of the game.
 The Roughs were tastily at tired in white pants and shirts, crimson belts, black hats and stockings.
 Messrs. Turner and Patterson, of the Roughs, deserve e 3ecial mention for excellent playing.
 Capt EAbIy Is ap6 efficient
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
-
 N O TIC E..

By an order ef the Newton County Probate Courr, of the state of Arkan- sas, l will offer for sale as the Ad- ministrator of the estate of James M Shinn, deceased, the following lands. to-wit,: The undivided half of the south half of the southwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the soutnwest quarter in section No. 9 oi town NO. {, north of range No. 20 west. Also town lots in tbe toxvn TOT Russellville, Ark. Sale to be on SATURDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, 1875, in the town of Russellville, Ark ihe conditions are One-Fourth naid 9oWn, tne remainder in six mouths. Details fully given on day of sale.
 Ilils 20th day of July, 1875.
 J. N. COFFEY, Adm'r
 Estate of J NJ. shinn, dcc'd.
 Augl2-Jw
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
SCHOOL NOTICE.

CITIZENS OF RUSSELLyILLE AND NICIN- ITY.-I will open the second term of my select school. at this place, on Monday Au- gust 30th, 1875, to continue ten months. TUIrIoN.-En English branches, per mo. B. 0O Music-with use of Piano, '' [" $d,00 Instructions given in wax feather or paper work, if desired, at very reasonable rates. A contingent fee of 50c. per scholar, for each five months, will be charged, pdydbEs in ddrdRee. Tuition due at the expiration of every month.
 Thankful for past patronage, l solicit your continued encouragement, hoping to merit the same.
 TFNNIE WIIIAMSOS
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

It is a notable fact that while not one OK President is living, the wives of five of them survive Mrs. Polk, Mrs. Fillmore, Mrs. Tyler Mrs Lincoln and Mrs. Johnson,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
T II F D E M OCRA A T.
The RuSseIlvilse Printing
 Association, PUBLISHERS AND PROPRIEToRs.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

sprinkler.
 --Dyer and dusticr than we have seen it here in long time.
 -Gucss the Atkins Roughs think the R. K. Lees arc rutfians now!
 Present at Sunday school last sabbath lZ5 scholars and l2 teachers.
 Keep your eye on our adver- tising columns and deal with those who advertise.
 -Itis rather rough to be treat od IS the R. E. Lee boys treated the Atkins Roughs.
 Key. J. s. Wilbanks preached to good congregation at the Presbyterian church last Sunday.
 We learn that our friends on the river down about Judge Shinn's had 8 splendid rain last Sunday. We got not enough here to lay the dust.
 We had a refreshing shower Tuesday afternoon, which done much good in laying the dust in town and in batting the turnip patches in lx for sowing.
 The Atkins Roughs and the R. E. Lees play the sugar game" at this place to morrow. The boys will do their best and we expect to sec 6 good game.
 Marriage licenses issued last wcck-Jno. Evans and Elizabeth Hall. Madison R. Brown and Malinda A. Hickey. John Crouch and Miss Mamie Poyntcr. See here boys! If you want a real handsome suit of clothes latest style, fresh, new and just received-you can get them at 1. J L. Shinn's.
 Sec new advertisement of Robt. c. Bonds, manufacturer of Saddles, Brides, &c. When you want anything in his line giyo lrim q call
 ID. P. Cloyd, the Dardanclle newspaper man who shot and kill led R. w. Wishard at that place some months ago, has been given up by his bondsmen and sent to Danyille jail.
 Farmers! You can get the < DEMOCRAT for twelve months and keep posted on the news of the day, see all the legal notices, many of our public laws, important de- cisions of the courts, notices of \ sheriffs and administrators sales, and vast quantity of other use ful information, for ; bushels of wheat.
 MT. Jonah Tucker has laid down q good, neat brick pavement in front of his residence on River street and the first in town. Let others follow this eXample-cspc- ciaily the property owners on Main street.
 Capt. Jno. II. IIaney of Little Rock came up last Saturday and remained in town until Monday evening. Capt. lIancy is one of the prompt and reliable real estate agents of Little Rock, and any business entrusted to him will be promptly and properly attend cd to.
 Ono or two communications !. have necessarily been crowded out this week, among them one from one of the committee who award cd the premiums offered by Messrs. Mills X Co.,, for the best samples of grains and grasses. We will give 1t next week.
 MT, Geo, Hudlow, one of the Atkins base ball players, had one of his thumbs badly stove up by catching Q "hot balp' last Saturday. The ball hit him on the end of the thumb breaking it and driving part of the bone into the palm of his hand, making a painful injury,
 If we understand the matter correctly, the object in trying to establish nincmonths free school in this town, is not to cut any teacher who is now teaching here out of a situation, but rather to give both those who may now be
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02

It strikes us rather forcibly that merchants who do as good q business as some of the popular Atkins houses are doing ought to give their county paper some ad- yertisements. We are sure it would look right nice in the paper, and would not set the advertiser back any-on the contrary it would be great aid in showing their liberality and public spirit,
 and iA keeping their business constantly before their customers,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-02
 NEW ADVERTISE EMENTS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN that we, the executors of the estate of James NJ. Thomas, deceas- ed, have filed our account for settle ment at the October term, 1875, of the Pope Probate Court. Aug. 3l, 1875. H. D. Brown,
 Lewis Barnes,
 32-3t Executors.