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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10
A Free and Delightful Rendezvous for Virginians at
the Centennial.

E. G.. Booth, Esq, formerly of Virginia, but
now resident Of Philadelphia has most magni6
GENTLY, at his own personal expense erected with
in the Centennial grounds, in magnificent group
Of large shade trees, and near cool spring branch,
building surrounded by piazza II by IA feet
and with balustraded terrace on top, as general
headquarters for all Virginians visiting the Inter-
national Exposition In letter addressed to me
as chairman of the State Board, and rendering the
use and control of this building to us, Mr.. Booth
authorizes me to extend most cordina invitation
to all our people to come to these Virginia Head.
quarters freely at all times for rest when they are
tired, and for social intercourse with each other
when weary of the vast crowds fhey will encounter
on every hand. | am sure | but express in ad
vance common sentiment in most cordially thank.
ing Mr. Booth for his thoughtful forecast and
great liberaty in thus gratuitously providing for
the comfort of the Virginia people, after the State
failed to provide for q representation of her re-
sources at this unparalleled exhibition of the pro-
ducts of the world.
Will not the press throughout the State publish
this invitation to all the people?
j. ID. IMBoDEN,
Chairman State Centennial Board
May 9th, 1876.
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rRo,l RIcuNoNp ro sAyANNAH.
Sarannah, Ca, April 20, 1876.

After careful inquiry, we fnd that delegates to
the General Assembly, passing through Richmond,
had better take the Richmond 4 Atlanta Air Line,
via Danvile, to Charlotte, N. c., thence to Au-
gusta, Ca, and from thence 70 Savannah by Geor-
gia Central Railroad.
1t does not seem practicable to secure through
tickets From Charlotte to Augusta the ticket
bought should be a return ticket. Parties leaving
Richmond Tuesday at $40 A, NJ, will reach Sa-
vannah p. NJ. Wednesday.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

Circular from East Hanover Presbytery,-In
accordance with resolution Of Presbytery, adopted
at its recent meeting in this city, the Stated Clerk,
Rev. William Campbell has published, in neat
pamphlet form, circular letter, containing such
resolutions and acts of Presbytery may be neces-
sary for the instruction ard guidance Of the
churches
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

Palmyra Prssbytsry.-The attendance at the
spring meeting held at Memphis No., was very
small
Eoenezer church, in Pike county. Mo-, was re-
ceved and enrolled. Presbytery resolved to hold
its fall meeting with this church.
Wilmington Presbytsry-An adjourned meeting
was held on the 26lh, in the First Presbyterian
church, Wilmington, when Alexander Sprunt, Jr.,
was received under the care Of Presbytery Is
candidate.
Rev. L. P. Bowen, has removed his headquarters
to Paris, Monroe county, Missouri Correspon-
dents will note the change.
Rev. A. W. Mister has accepted call to the Belle
vue church, Caledonia, Washington county, Mis-
souri,.
Rev. John s. Grasty, D. D, Of Austin, Texas has
accepted the call from the Presbyterian church at
Columbia, Missouri, and will soon remove to thet
place.
Lebanon church. near Goshen, 10 Rockbridge
county, Virginia. REV. Charles l. Hogue, pastor)
lately received nine accessions to its membership.
Rev. J. Simpson Frisrson has removed from Lv.
ngston. Sumter county, Ala, to Decatur, Morgan
county, Ala.
Rev. J. C. Surgeons Post Office address has been
changed from Fort Deposit, Alabama, to Lake
ulalllauu, OCduge CUuuLy, ElOEluds Aak6 Ul6ll-
land and Orlando churches constitute Mr.. Stur-
geon's present field OF labor.
Bracken county, Ky.-At a recent meeting Of
eight days continuance, held by the pastor REV.
j. M. Evans) in the Sharon church, Bracken
county, Kentucky, there we're twenty.six additions
on confession Of faith. These added to those who
have been received from time to time, make seven
one additions 10 the church in less than one year.
on profession of faith.
Charlestown Jefferson county. West Virs inia-At
our last communion, on April 10th, we had an ad-
dition of four members to our church. Our pas.
tor, the Rev. A. g. Hopkins, has held q nightly
prayer meeting since, which has been largely at
tended, and much serious interest manifested.
Cor. Christian Observer.
During the last ecclesiastical year eighty.two
members we're added to the First Presbyterian
church Of Lynchburg, sixty. five on profession on
aith and seventeen by letter.
Lebanon Church, Tenp.-Rev. II. 7. Morton
writes US that this church, situated four or five
niles from Knoxville, has been enjoying season
If refreshing for more than five weeks and "still
he work goes on with undated interest. About
ixty have professed faith in the Lord Jesus,
hirty-six of whom have been received into our
hurch. l am engaged in the superintendency of
he city schools here (Knoxville) during the day,
md 90 out to preach at night. have had help 10
he extent of four sermons from other ministers
,he interest pervades the whole community. ST.
louis Presbyterian.
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Centennial.

The opening ceremonies Of the Exhibition will
take place on the tenth of May. The public will
be admitted to the grounds at 9 A. NJ, and at IL
o'clock NJ, the ceremonies will take place, after
which the building will be thrown open. A fifty
cent note or silver half dollar gains admittance
to the grounds, and no further fee is required at
the buildings. After the tenth Of May, the grounds
will be open at 9 A. M.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

Closing of Centennial Grounds on Sunday
Since ur outside was printed, we sec from the
Philadelphia Presbyterian that the final decision is
to close the grounds on Sunday In this decision
every friend of good order, and all Christians will
rejoice.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

While the intolerant spirit Of the Californians
toward the Chinese emigrants is rising to fe-
yer heat, it is encouraging to learn that the mis-
sions among these unhappy strangers is prosper.
ing. Thirteen communicates were added to the
Chinese Presbyterian church last year. The
schools are fouriShing. The work at San Jose and
at Sacramento is doing we'll. AT Los Angeles,
where 1000 Chinese are settled, there is an i'm.
portant opening, and many desire to have mis-
sionary laboring among them.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

pSy- LOOK AT YOUR LABEL.-Our sub
scribers are urgently requested to examine
their accounts, as presented on the label at
tached to their papers. Where remittance
is due, please help it this way, and hinder it
not.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

Mr.. Moody is preaching in Augusta, Ga. At the
services last Monday evening nearly 5000 people
were present. The services are held in the open
air there being no building in the city large enough
Is accommodate:the audiences.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

The BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW for April, through
the Leonard Scott Publishing Co., Al Barclay St.
New York.
Contents Jonathan Swift; Igr atius-Primitve
Conceptions of the Christian Religion; The Progress
of Reform in Russia The Bible Educator Discs
tablishment in'New England Poor-Law Relief in
and out of the Workhouse; The Atonement The
Present Aspects of the Church Question Contem-
porary Literature.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

FAMILIAR Talks WITH BOYS, is the title of small
volume By Rev. John Hall, D. d., which Dodd,
Mead Co, are about to publish.
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Tabs serset Church, Petersburg, va,-There will
be preaching 81 night throughout this week, by the
Rev. DIR. Armstrong, and their communion will be
next Sabbath.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

Grace Street Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va =
At the communion last Sabbath seven persons wer
added to the roll of members.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

Donnelly, Lloyd Co., of Chicago, the publishers
Of the Lakeside Library, publish Vernes wonderful
stories, which ordinarily sell at 50 apiece, at ter
cents
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

CATALOGUE of the Officers and Students of the
Theological Seminary at Columbia, S. c.. 1s75-'76.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL OF VIRGINIA for May
Terms-Sl so per annum.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

The SoUTnERN PLANTER AND FARMER for May
l.. R. Dickinson, Editor and Proprietor. Terms
81 per annum in advance.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

Prssbytsry of Central ohio met in Waterford,
Knox county, Ohio, April 81. The attendance
was small, owing to the roads being almost impas-
sable.
The Presbytery determined heartily to cooper
ate with the Assembly's Executive Committee Of
Sustentation 10 their plans and work.
The next meeting will be held at Free church,
Coshocton county, Ohio, September 6, at p. M.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-10

THE OFFICIAL CUBE. Book TO PHILADELPHIA A
new hand book for strangers and citizens. By
Thompson Wescott With history of the city, q
large map showing all the routes of the passenger
railways, new map of Fairmoupt Park, etc. Illus
trated with nearly 100 engravngs. Philadelphia;
Porter Coates.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-04-20
Judgment.

cla'a y. Dslrympls' wife, p Sa. ssS Can't L.
J.L.C. Graham, husband Bossier Par. La
In this cause, by reason vi the law and evil
1 dence being in favor OF the plaintiff and
egainat the defendant, 1t is ordered, adjndged
and dccreed, that there be a. separation OF
property between said Clara NJ. Dairymple,
the plaintiff, aud her said husband, j. L.. e..
0spham, the defendant, and that there. be u
Oscillation Of the community vi acquits and
Sains between them.
It's further ordered adjndged and decreed,
that enid plaintiff, for the reason aforesaid, do
have and recover further Judgment against
nn defendant for the sum Of one thousand
esaIau, aud Eve per cent. per annum interest
ia, ING; and that her legal and general
nortgage upon ell the ilnmovable property OF
n.l estate Of said defendant he recognized and
ealoFced, and for costs Of sait.
Thus done, read apd signed in open Court,
- he 10Th Of March, 1876
sSigned) RICH'D w TURNER,
Judge 18th Judicial District of Louisiana
$40 Of Louisiana, Clerks office, 18th Ju.
F,iaah Ct Booster dGial District Court, La.
certify that tho above and foregoing Is a
eEsect and true copy Of the original Judgment
~ Naected against the defendant in the suit OF
.a Dslrymple. wife, vs. j. L. e. Graham,
.aeand, at March Term District Court, 1876,
ma parish, and noU on file and. of record
my o63oe.
0ssea under my hand and seal Of office this
Apa l&h, 1876.
=. B.A. KELLY,
Deputy Clerk District Court.
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WILD OATS.
The Champion Comic Paper Of Ameriea.
PROSPECTUS FOR 1875.

KIyhis sparkling and brightly illustrated
j weekly, humorous and satirical paper has
entered upon the seventh year Of its jolly ex-
istence. and this being the Centennial year Of
our national undergraduates, the publishers take
pride in saying that it will not be- as it never
has yet been, g whit behind tne times IN hold
ing up the humorous or satirical side Of ever3-
thing American. The merry aide Of this great
and glorious Centennial year will receive spe-
clal attention in the bright columns of Ameri-
cas- favorite humorous paper
The publishers Of WILD Oars point with
pride to the wholly unexalnpled success Of
their paper. and, pledging themselves that il
past, they ask q continuance of that kind pa
tronage which has placed it at the. head and
front Of American humorous papers.
We have made arrangements which will On
able MS to present WILD Oars in q brighter
and better shape than heretofore, having re-
Gently taken possession Of our new publication
Office, and had fine copper-faced type cast es-
pecially for us, together with all the vast para
phernalia required in the production Of such
paper % we give the public at the low price Of
ten centsper copy.
We havs also made arrangements with some
new artists, and shall at the same time retain
such old favorites as Thomas Worth, Frank
Rellew, Hopkins, Woolf Wales, Frank Beard,
Bisbee, Upper, Stnckhardt, Rothengatter, BEN
Day, Kettells, Palmer Cox, Mann, kingsbury,
Stull. White. sperry, Eaton, Sheldon, etc,
while the editorial department win still re-
main in the hands Of Its fonder. the viyacious
BRICkTOPP, of whom enough 10 known without
more being said
As an additional inducement to subscTibefor
the Centennial year, we have at great expense
prepared . comic chrome the GROWING effort Of
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To those who know Wild OATS we need not
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we give in various sized doses, but never vul
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CENTENNIAL
SONGS AND QUARTETS.

One Hundred Years Ago. Song and cho-
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Male Voices. I0c.
Marching Meath eur Starry Flag. Song
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Let the Hills and Wales Resound. Quartet
Mixed Voice. .12c
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Candidates.
Far Clerk Of District Court.

n We are authorized to announce MIR
Af,ECK r. THOMPSON as u candidate for
Clrrk Of the District Court for Bossier parish
NJ. Editor: Please announce Major
unIENAGHAN as q candidate for Clerk OF
81 District Court for this Parish, at the ensu-
iss election, and oblige,
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no! FOR TEXAS!

YNhose who contemplate moving to Texas
L would do well to subscribe for the Hemp
stead MESSENGER, and learn all abont that
great State The MESSENGER is published
in Central Texas, and is % column weekly
and politics Subscription two dollars per an.
num-; remit by registered letter, and be ex-
plicit in regard to post office. Address
MESSENGER,
mar lots Hampstead. Texas.
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Special Notices.

x-ow COMMUNICATIVE only desider-
.,uu, to render the establishment OF
n.nhsel Kahn Go, entirely complete
=. now been supplied-Mr Kahn him.
vh.v;ue returned from the East
I. days since and reported for duty.
The array of rich and costly goods is
lido dazzling, while there is also a
..n,ete stock of palmer goods, cloth
ipg and gentlenan's furnishing goods
- vbich have been marked low
a.va to suit the times.-[Shreveport
fines.
.u.HNA Co.-This firm, which
,.e,s the only exclusive house-furnish-
!, Establish ment in the place, has on
s.. .ce Of the very finest and largest
.,ocks Of crockery, glassware, cutlery,
.,orea tinware-in short all articles
.,,hraeed in the house-furnishing bus
;,.sa ever offered in this market.
rts;r nrices are as low as those of any
,;,r;lsr establishments the Southwest.
They are also the sole agents in
shreveport for the sale Of the famous
charter Oak Stoves, with all the late
;rnroyements, which they are offering
Il reduced prices.
prroyAL.-Mr. John Caldwell
having disposed Of his lower stable,
corner Of Texas and Edwards streets,
shreveport, La, will concentrate all
h;s thine and talent" upon the Eclipse
stables located farther up on Texas
.,,aat and near the middle OF the block.
He proposes to make these stables a
,so,,lsr .Horse Palace" at the mere
si0ht Of which animals of the equine
nersuasion will neigh their apprecia-
tion and delight. Fine saddle and
harness horses, fine buggies and car
riapes aud hearses, will be his pro-
gamme, and he is determined, by
s,riet attention to man and beast and
business generally, to win for his board
Inc house and stables yet higher
niche in the temple of fame.
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WARSAW. BENTON CO.. MO.
6 Saturday Night. /"


The Best and Brightest Of the Weeklies.
Tn making our announcement for the year
i 1876, we refer with great pleasure to the
success which has steadily attended all cur
efforts to keep Saturday Night" far IN ad-
vance Of all competitors
Last year our circulation increased with
great rapidity, and this assurance of the pub
lie favor has determined us'm0re than ever to
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attention, to make SATURDAY NIGHT"
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It's Serials will be thrilling! It's Sketches
will be entertaining, Its Miscellany will be
interesting! Its Poetry will be charming!
Nothing will appear in its pages that can
offend the religious or political belief Of any
one.
In the Volume Just ended were published 30
long Stories, which, if bought in book form,
would have cost the reader not less than e35;
$50 Short Stories and 1876 Poems; 50 Columns
of Latest Fashions written by one of tho
Leading Modistes of New York; 80 Columns
of Items of General Interest: 80 C0lumns Of
Witty and Humorous Paragraphs; So Columns
of Answers to Correspondents; and large
amount of the best Miscellaneous Matter, con-
tanning information in reference to matters Of
Social Economy, Domestic and Friendly Rela-
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thing connected with Love, Courtship and
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r Now is the time to subscribe.
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them.
Remember, only those sending Three Dollars
for yearly subscription, viii be entitled to .
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A LSO, supply of READY MIXED PAINTS
IA of various cOlors, in packages of / to 5
gallon cans, ready for use for inside or outside
painting.
Has on hand and is constantly receiving
fresh supply Of the above Goods, which Will
be sold at the lowest market rates.
n Country orders solicited and promptly
attended to- vl4n8ly
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1876-04-20
For Sheriff.

~ We are authorized ia announce Mr. J
G. GRAHAM as candidate tor Sheriff ut
Bossier parish; subject to nominate OF Dem
ocratic party.
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saIef democratic rule, although Us yet only
49,, sAe public debt was reduced nearly
M half millions during the mouth of
Shoycpsrt Times.
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HAMILTON 4 CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Dry Goods and 1T
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
Nos. 5 and Z Texas Street,
SHREVEPORT. LA.

We call attention to our COTTON SEED
w OIL FACTORY, with Carver & Co.'s
Improved Gins; will guarantee satisfactory
yield and sample for the seed, and one quar-
ter cent per pound on lint produced from all
cotton sent to gin. Will furnish large sacks
and Irvine for transportation; also sacks and
Irvine for cotton seed. free of charge Bagging
and Ties at market price. We also call atten-
tion to Cotton Seed Meal as feed for cattle
and "a fertilizer, and will exchange same on
favorable terms for seed vl4n42
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Bossier Parish.
Look to Your Interest.

i w BRASHER. of this place, having
II. made permanent arrangements with
the Land Offices at Natchitoches as,d New Or
leans, La. is now prepared to make Home.
stead entries for persons desiring them, much
cheaper than by going Go the Land Office, and
Will guarantee satisfaction. deci3-6m
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U. S. Special Taxes.
Notice.
u. s. INTERNAL REVENUE
Special Taxes,
MAY 1, 1876, to APRIL 80, 1877.

rINhe Revised Statutes of the United States,
L Sections 32s2, 1887, 1898, and 1889, re-
qnira every person engaged in any business,
avoeatioii, or employment which renders him
liable to SPECIAL TAX, TO PROCURE AND
PLACE CoNsPgcUoUsLY IN HIS EsTABLIsIiMENT
OR PLACE OF BUSINESS STAMP denotinq the
payment of said SPECIAL TAX for the
SpecialTax Year beginning May /, 1876, be-
fore recommending or continuing business after
April 30, 1876
The Taxes Embraced Within the Provisions
OF the Law Above Quoted are the Fell
lowing, viz:
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Published by J. L. PETERS, New York,
$40 Broadway, p @. Box 1903 Station d
and mailed, post paid. on receipt Of the
marked price.
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Publications.
New Book for the 1000, 600
Our Western Border 100 Years Ano

A Graphic history Of the heroic epoch of
"A American border life-its thrilling con-
ficts Of Red and White foes; exciting adven-
lures, captivties, forays, scouts; pioneer wo-
men and boys; Indian War Paths, camp life
and sports. A book for old and young Not q
dull page. No competition. Enormous sales
Agents wanted everywhere. Circulars free
Address j. C. McCURDY g. co,
nl5-il No. go Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
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Publications.


The Southern Farmer
I now issued Weekly. in . six column quarto
g Newspaper form, thus giving its resders
4S colnmns Of matter. Each number will con
tain the usual amount Of Agricultural matter.
besides an equal amount Of choice family
reading with grange department, giving
double the amount Of matter that has hereto.
fore been given and this too, Weekly instead
of Semi Monthly TERMS Postage included:
upwards, each. -.
8. c. ROGERS.
Business Manager, Memphis. Tenn.
feb y 6nls
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COrnet.

Sedgwick's Perfect Method for the Cornet 75c
Sedwick's Complete Method. 81 so