The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-11-03

At the recent meeting OF New Orleans citizens tC
protest against Superintendent Browns determi
nation to mix the colored and white races in the
public schools of that city, Dr. B. NJ. Palmer, the
distinguished Presbyterian preacher, made speech
in which, after referring to the repeated dispace
| ment OF native born Louisiana teachers and the In
PRODUCTION Of doubtful Adventures in the schools
he said Let all necessary facilities of education
be afforded TO the colored people among u.s. in their
own schools and under their own teachers, and let
every opportunity be allowed for their advance
ment in knowledge, in morals, and in religion
But the first great lesson for them to learn is that
they can become historic race only by the same
method with every other race which has achieved
history at all, viz: by process of development
from within themselves. 1t they are incapable of
this, no amount of external patronage can exalt
them to historic rank. and no man is true friend
to that people who obscures frem their view this
primary truth. The ivy may creep upon the wall,
but it is only parasite. The oak Of the forest
grows from its own root and buffats the storm. y
Enquirer.
Henry n Brent The death of Henry N. Brent,
which occurred IN Winchester, Va, on the 18th
ut, in the 18th year of his age, will be noted es-
pecislly in financial circles, as an event Of public
interest He was man of mark in the communal
ty in which he lived, and had reputation that ex-
tended far beyond his native State as an able, u.
more thorough acquaintance with the history and
science Of banking than he. His eminence in this
was early recognized, aud made him influential in
the legislation of the State in all matters affecting
bank charters, aud gave him seat with such men
as Albert Gallatln In more than one National Bank
Convention. He was connected with the Bank
of the Valley of Virginia" lard its successor, the
Shenandoah Valley National Bank for more than
50 years, during nearly the whole Of which period
be held the position of cashier, conducting its at
fairs with marked ability. He was prominent in
in which he lived, and manifested the most lively
interest In all that pertained to its industrial,
moral and religious advancement.
The noble women who have adopted Mount Yer
non as their special care, are doing well with it,
and deserve substantial support. The annual re-
port just issued shows that through the agency Of
Mrs. Hslsted Vice Regent for New Jersey, the
colonnades have been restored to the mansion
One thousand dollars are needed now to repair the
outbuildings.
At the meeting Of the American and Foreign b.
bic Society on Monday, October lltb, owing to the
various obstacles in the way, it was decided to
abandon the effort for junction with the Bible
Union The Board has determined to prosecute
the work of Scripture reading among the destitute
with renewed vigOr. A Bible reader is now at
work IN St. Domingo, who Is laboring with great
success. In compliance with the advice OF some
of the most eminent ministers, South, Bible read
ers and colporteurs are to be sent out to labor
among the coored people.
Appointments by the Board of Public Works The
Board OF Public Works on Saturday appointed
Thomas w. McCance of Richmond; Dr. William
r. Robertson, of Lynchburg, and DR.. Archibald
Graham, of Rockbridge, proxies to represent the
Sfoka IN he NJ tha md
nswha Canal Company. They also appointed
Franklin Stearns and W. Fl. Haxall, of Richmond ;
h. w. Crenshaw, of Lynchburg, and j. j. Allen,
of BOtetourt, directors in the company on the part
of the State.
Among the divinity students of Richmond Col
lege Is Mr. Won Pusch, from Germany. He is
quite distinguished young man, having received
the medal for bravery in the Franco Prussian war;
and was at one time page to the king but he
leaves all to prepare to preach the gospel Of Christ
Christian Sun.
Mr.. William Frazier, of Staunton, has purchased
half interest in the Rockbridge Alum Springs
Mr.. Frazier was the manager of this favorite wa
teripg place before the war, aud his name is IA
milisr throughout the country in connection with
Its success.
On the recommendation of the Chamber of Com
merce aud other commercial bodies of Richmond
the Governor appointed Prot j. w, Mallett Cen
erals j. r Anderson, 7. NJ Logan, Harry Heth,
DR. s. P. Moore, and W, H. Hsxal an auxiliary
Board of Centennial Commissioners of Virginia.
As District Commissioners, Gen. w. h. f. Lee,
Col John i. COrley, Charles Bruce, Esq, George
W. Palmer, aDd Major NJ. B. Harding.
Major Stiles said. in the State Sunday School
Convention in Richmond IF only one teacher
and single class can be retained, our Sunday
Schools should be kept up in the country during
the winter"