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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04
G'3rcfSs, EeWS.

Both isuS>a and Turkey are actively pre-.
paripg Tor war.
Prince Esmaiil 10 late speech said The
preservation Of peace ought not yet to be DC.
SPARED oi. But il war, arises. which certainly
seems probable, hussla aud Turkey will after
time tire Of It. Then Germany will be able
10 mediate with better prospects OF success
than Gov. Advice 70 Russia now would anger
The Russlaa nation, which would be worse than
u passing dispute with Government Prince
Bismarck hoped "Engand would not wage
open war against Russia, but at most sort Of
uaoiEciai warfare similar TO Russia $ proceed.
Dgs 10 Seryia It Aus,rla's existence is threat
cuel Germany would support her, thus un-
seIilShIy CONTINUING to act like leading the
framework which causes pupct TO stand up
right. Austria, moreover, possesses greater
vitality than NEST people Thick.
Tie Russian Government has ordered 20,
n0n,OO9 d: cartridges lii the Unitci States.
In Acknowledgement :hat all HE incm!,ers Of
Tic 'Io4:;f >ioi,trv had resigned is conIirmcd.
The 'natr:ac> 81 Mis-. Ives, daughter Of john
la irc! ..!rl"2.. - S'ir M'iiiiam Nornon lIar-
c5,is!, l. place. Saturday in Henry Y II. Chapel,
Westminster Abby. Dean Stanley ciiitialcd.
l;as!.iaa NJ. Motley and Bliss ilo.lt?. only L
.'U + :~r:!a :'.c.,.a we're present IL Tie SG,!'
DIM. SIR ii."ry James assisted - :t!r3lHa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

All order loving, we'll disposed and good ctl'
gems hope and trust that the reports concerning
the Presidents condemnation of the fraud,
the preparation Of which was assigned to the
Louisiana Returning Board, may be correct,
and that the muttelings 0! the storm OF dlsap-
probation oil The course lie has lately been pur-
suing, which are already heard among his own
party 10 several quarters Of the North, may
have Induced him TO pause, ere it was 100 late,
in the road that his late conduct gave his cour.
trynen cause 10 believe was leading straight to
confusion and anarchy, if not to intcrueciuc war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

The Congressional democratic caucus last
Saturday night was exceedingly harmonious,
and resulted 10 the nomination oil Mr.. Randall
by majority of ten over MIR. Cox, the names
Of those two gentlemen being the only ones
before caucus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

We have received the sixth annual report Of
the Superintendent Of Public Instruction, and
the annual report Of the Hampton Normal and
Agricultural Institute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04
manager.

Mr.. Corcoran's latest donaton-$jO, 000-to
the University Of Virginia has been appropriate
cd to the endowment OF the schools Of Moral
phiosopbyland History and Literature, which,
the Stauutou Spectator says, will hereafter
bear the namo Of their benefactor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

The publication of democratic paper, 10 be
called the Constitutional Union, will lie COM
menced in Washington on "Wednesday. Prof.
yelling, Of Columbian College, is mentioned
as the editor. Hon. Montgomery Blair and
w. w. Corcoran arc Large stockholders, aud
Mr.. Henry polkiuhorn is to be the business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04
E&EcIg:spssic .siss1Et.auyy,

There a,r Two tales abnGL tho late interview
between ar Roberts nEs Governor Hayes.
Dna says t:lu Governor sid inc thought ho WIS
la:riy elected and that no meant - make re-
forms in the administration tho other that rs
touching the matter Of the late election THO Gov
@.noy SAID nothing.
Tho french Ministry nave resigned, bit Pres
donj ha1 ii ahon nag requested them to remain
in Office un:il ho has decided on the subject
Prof Thcs T. Mansfield, the well known Or
s:ni>t, pianist and musical conductor, died sud-
denly ii Gpoiloxy ut Mariden, Conn, this morn
i'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

Articles sent to this paper unaccompanlcd
with the names of the writer's arc thrown into
the scrap basket unread. The names arc not
wanted for publication, but for the information
of the editor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

Siuce the President has abandoned his tayo.
net policy 10 South Carolina upon the promise
that the Hayes electors shall not be lnterierred
with (which promise should not have been
made) it will be amusing TO sec how The radl.
cal press, which has been sustaining that poll
cy, get oulof tho dilemma i'll which the I'M
proper compromise has placed them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

No matter how the existing troubles termi-
nate, OF one thing all may be certain, and that
is that the day Of the carpet Dagger has gone.
The radicals find him too heavy load to be
carried any longer, and bis chance with the
democrats is but poor indeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

The Washington Nation, an ''independent"
paper Of radical procllvities, comes to US en-
larged and improved. Though youthful, it has
large circulation and is already self.sustainug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher made another
exhibition Of his hatred for the South in his
THANKSGIVING sermon last Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

Col. Robert Tansill, of Prince William roun-
ty, is candidate Tor Superintendent Of the
Virginia Panitentiary, vice Col. Strother, re-.
signed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

The honest republicans of Philadelphia are
to hold public meeting to protest against the
attempted fraud 10 the presidential election re-
usnE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04
BLACK GOODS
s,ssETxFEEDEs.t e; a'rSss'aA.s

No. Iii King street,
Offer Blsci, Ca.hmeics. h!pacas, '.ela''
Drap Il Eta, Tami:e, Sc, ~ unusually 1''''
tive prices
Black D!uo md Brown all wool "c''"L@
W:lyrp7oo!s in sa!nc C0IOrs.
Large y yr!nIcGt II Cashmere. TT !i'' B '.''
boys wear. ,....
Ladies C,o..s =. reduced price; t. cn." %.
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Iscl ~ hiDg stree.
DECEIVED THIS A. n. ~ tx lr' i:hI.,.
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for gentlemen. We will receive t2-ii!"t' =" -.
largo lot of LADIES VI ERIND VE9t2 % '''
most popular numbers. .,...v r.,
nov II H. 4. ola Vt ah'1"
TALE'S HONEY OF UOkEHob ~ "'''
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For Coughs, Colds, Iniuenz. and ST ane ,;;yI
Of the throat and lungs leading TO cons'i'D!''''"
lust received and for sale by
nov II WAKEFIELD u Ii = Ii"
BLACK MOHAI rs a en-. 80; 49,,
~ PACAS Ho have ever opened' ''A''
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

G1GDTGi: WulSAEY, French Brandy md
decl K. B. LAWSON & CO.
gOTTLBD hhE, Porter ana Brown Stout,
.s-s foreign ani DOMESTIC, Tor sale by
dcci i. b. LA WSON u CO.
4 !UOEIEG WIN Is and BRANDIES for
~ snIa by Islac A. Il. y. LAWSON y co.
YARMOUTH BLOATERS just received by
a dec i j. G. 81 Il; M1LBURN.
Z OST-A sot Of PLAIN GOLD STUDS.
81 Tho finder will be rewarded By leaving the
s&uo ri the Gszstte Office. dec l-3t
5rADAE5 To SELECT FROM.
Received tbs 3. m. /. very large line o! Cl1aks
t. s.lcc. iroa!, additional 10 cur stock. We will
."rp thogi 10: u !a~ days End can otler special
in,;'tcoHe"t.. Both = yAri@ty @aa price: n
nos ! i (. SlIa> a q il ri. ".
fs7uE pAT"s4m MAGiHNh MADE NE
/ - i.iN iAi.: BRUSH
l'3 advantages this i,r'isii i,osa"saca oyer al
o;iin- hru.i.c; is is ciiIc.cy in c;ca.ains tho
han! from c..,r;,iru;i, ":!cI - 81 destructive Il"
liz. roots I'll thc h..ir. inst receive" -
Goy Ii .f.,t>hlEi4p u H.ani.,5.
rEyD T:iySt. contemplating building ~ re.
< pa.i..& .yo would call ':ao2cia attention 10
u,ir wei! -...c".al stJ@;. a.: Doo.s, sSa@ho: Blinds
ami Binding &nteri;.;s Of siI Kinds, wh;cn ws
VII! sal q cheap ~ tho samc can bo bought IN
oI oil. ii li:9 state. 4. f. PE*i,K s. CO...
~ Ii ~ hing ST., .ii.IanIrin, Va
I nAi,rMhThHS ANODYNE PECIO-
3! RAJ, s.E ar.icle that 40 have been fnnnu-
.acturing ior severs! yenra md one that has
given general es!istnct;o1 lor Coughs, Colds,
/ oassenfsA al,.i other affections 81 line throat
aud luIse-a large supply Just prepared;
oct ~ t. :: .Ea UBEATEk 81 Is no.
C,PECiAL ATTENTION is called 10 our !
y uDUpnkikT aud BUSTLE department. |
lh6ae aooia sre our t,Xu make, and satisfaction |
Husl!ss made to order 1t short no. |
leo st FEk9USON Il BROS,
ro7 ii 90 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-04

The grocery house of G. Fl. Reese i Bro,
of Baltimore, has failed.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
Bible-Savings.

Every scholar in Sunday School, from
the youngest to the oldest, should be induced
to deposit regularly, in the savings bank Of
his mind, some text or passage Of Holy
Scripture, some saying or parable of our
Saviour, some psalm or hymn or spiritual
song. Savings of this kind, though laid up
little by little, if laid up regularly, will con-
stitute large and invaluable fund from
which the depositors may draw to their great
comfort and their souls health, during all
their future life, in every vicissitude of
trouble or of joy. There are acquisitions
that are more snowy, and studies that are
more pretentious than passages of Holy
Scripture OF verses of pious hymns; but
there ere few which will prove of more last
ing pleasure or benefit throughout the whole
of our travels and voyagings from the era
die to the grave. A verse or hymn learned
in early childhood will remain imprinted
upon the mind when ten thousand things
which at the time seemed of greater conse-
quence shall have faded from the memory /;
and they will exert softening, tranquilliz
ing, purifying influence upon the heart which
these others could never produce. Let the
children then, in every Sunday School, on
the first day of the week, every one of them
lay by in store treasures taken out of Gods
word or from holy songs written by His SER
wants, and thus constitute fund from which
to draw in after years when they are tempt
ed, or sorrowful, or penitent; when they are
suffering under reverses or when they are
enjoying prosperity. Thus shall their love
and gratitude ever find voice at all times
and in all places, and their hearts be strength
ened and lifted up to the God of all mercy
in every trial or calamity that may oppress
them.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
PROMISCUOUs DANCING.

This practice has become so common in
the country, and of late with members of the
Presbyterian church that it seems high time
for our Presbyteries and church sessions to
be more positive and determined to break it
up. During last Christmas these evils were
in every neighborhood around US, even with
the appreciation and countenance of some Of
our protesting fathers and mothers. Thus
the world is evidently getting the upper
hand of the church, and we must either sur
render at discretion, or come out boldly
against this evil, and forbid it OF pain of dis
cipline. We must come to this or say no
more about it, and let all our people old and
young, saint and sinner, clergy and laity
participate freely. If we deal with it at all We
must not talk of it as a questionable amuse-
uent having the appearance of evil, but as a
serious evil itself in opposition both to the
letter and spirit of the scriptures, and great
ly il furious to our morals and manners. II
the Bible supports us we must after due ad-
monition, use discipline as our fathers did,
and feel that we are on safe and sure ground.
Fifty years ago Lexington Presbytery
condemned a Presbyterian tavern keeper for
opening his house to ball, and he appealed
to Synod on the ground that it was public
house, and he felt in duty bound to accom-.
modase the public; but there was no evidence
that his family participated in the SPORT
An eminent minister was chosen as his coun.
sci, and he exhibited q good deal of in.
genuity and ability in the defence; bat We
had on the other side, Drs. Baxter, Wilson
Specie, Hill, B. H. Rice and others, and
the Presbytery was sustained. A noted D
D., said, "There could not be as much said
in favor of dancing as for horse racing
The latter it was thought led to the improve
ment of the breed of horses, but no one
could say that dancing improved the breed
of men and women" Of course this satire
was followed by convulsions of laughter.
My Presbytery says in pastoral letter
eve hear that some of you give Countenanct
to promiscuous dancing, card playing, anG
the iuordinate use of intoxicating drink
that you not only do these things, but de
fend them and take pleasure in them ths
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
Prayers in the Inn.

While passing night, some time since,
at large hotel in one of the Eastern cities,
my mind was so favorably impressed by the
announcement that. the hour for the usual
evening services had arrived, that l can
never think of it, but with the desire that
in every hotel, as well as in every private
family, the same announcement might be
made, thus giving to those used to gather
around family altar, homel:ke feeling, a
sense, while among strangers, that we are all
one in Christ More particularly did feel
its influence might be for good upon those
unused to such a service, which was COM
menced by singing familiar hymn, to which
one of the young ladies of the family joined
a piano accompaniment, followed by reading
a portion of Scripture and prayer.
May it not be thus in every family, pub
lie or private? How sweet the remembrance
to those who may never meet again this side
of Heaven-that precious gathering. While
everything is being done for our comfort as
strangers and travellers, may not this one
browning privilege of all be granted them ?
Surely, nothing else can make public stop
ping place so like ones own home. Do any
of US appreciate the privileges of family
altar? How many can look back to such
gatherings at their fathers freside as the
place where first religious Impressions were
formed, never to be forgotten.-New York
Observer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
The Closet.

The softest and most plant temper ma,
be gosded into rude and violent outburst
Christ knew this when he said, "Ente
into thy closet" He knew the necessity fol
intervals of solitude. The jar and fret o.
active life, and the trifing but manifold an
noyances which come to US, are so many
hints that We need to follow his loving coup
sci. When we are wearied into irritable
moods by noise and care, few moments, OF
half hour, in some absolutely quiet spot
will bring back that fresh, sweet vein of good
humor which has no need of patience. 1t is
when we have been for some time compelling
ourselves to be patient that We should 90 in
to our closets, and, as the dear Lord advised,
"shut the door.
To shut the door on all that tends to make
US testy, sullen, or even fatigued or jaded is
to open the door of the soul to positively
needed peace. There should be such quiet
nook in every house. The calm of it will be
like benediction. Lying alone in undis-
turbed stiffness, the influence of the busy,
troublesome day will grow faint and far
The excited nerves will be soothed the
heated, angry blood will be cooled; the
wornout body will be rested; the mind, tor
mented by anxieties or petty provocations,
will regain its balance; smile will tighten
our faces as we calmly remember how small
was the cause of our disquiet. The recovery
of our amiability by such means is as natu-
raj as the loss of it by vexation. To retain
our perfect equipoise is as necessary to the
preservation of our happiness and goodness
as it is requisite for the proper movement of
the stars. We must have time in which to
grow. Sleep allows the body its time. Soli-
tude gives the soul its time. We cannot be-
come pure and exalted in the midst of hurry
and confusion.
To get consciously near to the divine in US
we must approach it with the reverence of
silence. Communion with ourselves, which
leaves us nobler and more loving in hiS sight,
is the prayer which brings its own answer.
The cheerful, bright, trustful feeling which
such retiring into our closets will bring can
not but put every one about us in happier
humor. This unfailiDg response to our
newly gained gentleness will be another re-
minder of His tenderness and wisdom who
said, "Thy Father which seeth in secret
shall reward thee openly."-GOlden Rule.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
Origin of the Hippodrome.

The thrilling scenes now daily transpiring
in the New York Hippodrome, invests its
name with a memorable and tender interest.
1t is the birth place of souls born into the
kingdom of Christ. There many begins.their
new and everlasting song. There the life
giving Spirit displays his power, and the
grand and glorious efficacy of the gospel is
seen.
Little did the ancient, imperial monarch
who first founded the Hippodrome dream Of
the sacred uses to which it would be devoted
in after ages. Its origin and history are in
structive and interesting 1t belongs to an
tiquity, and its associations gather around
the mighty past. Next to the ancient and
venerable edifce of st. Sophia, no object in
Constantinople is more attractive to the
traveller than the Hippodrome. 1t was built
by the Emperor Severus for horse and chariot
races, as it's name indicates in Greek-Hip.
pos, horse and dromos, course-horse.
course.
ct is large, open, oblong space, form
erly surrounded by seats for the spectators.
The idea embodied in these races by the an
clients was the course of the sun and seven
planets round the earth; the sand of the
arena and the water in the canal represent.
ed the earth and sea; the starting of the
chariots from the gates, the rising of the
sun and their turning round the goal al
the other end, the sunset; the circuit seven
times round the arena referred to the course
of the seven planets ; and the colors of the
four parties-green, blue, red and white
were intended to represent the four elements
earth, air, fire, water. This Hippodrome
was adorned with many statues of heather
deities, but they have all been removed
This Hippodrome also was the place where
Belisarius celebrated his victories in Ro
man triumph. 1t was also the scene of many
a bloody conflict, in the Byzantine Empire,
and in 1923 it was strewed with the mangled
corpses of the murdered Janizaries on which
occasion blood is stated to have run like
water through the streets of ConstantinOple. >
How wide the contrast in the scenes en-.
acted in the ancient and modern Hippo
dromes. The peaceful gospel puts an end
to bloody scenes of violence, and enactt
scenes of peace and good will to MEM
| Y. Observer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
Concerning Delivery.

Mr.. Spurgeon, in a recent address on
open-air preaching, made the following re-
marks:
"He had known preachers whose manner
was simply execrable. Some men closed
their fists, and from their action it would
appear as if they were going to give some
one black eye. Some men could not preach
unless they chopped and sawed the air; and
he had seen men preach with their hands
behind them, lifting up their coat-tails.-
Some preachers initiated others, so that some
who heard them would say, That's like
Spurgeon, and of others they would say,
That's like Moody He recommended
them by no means to initiate any body, but
to be themselves. Preaching-monkeys would
not do, they must be presching.men. He
would not have any minister of Christ be 80
grotesqae that he took away the attention
of his hearers from his subject and drew it
upon himself. Then they should regulate
their voice. 1t was grand thing to have a
sonorous voice, but they should not bawl
themselves to death. He had known open
air preachers who seemed to think that the
power of the everlasting gospel had some
thing to do with the power of their lungs,
and they bawlei so loudly that they had to
stop every now and then to pump air into
their lungs"
DR.. William NJ. Taylor, in one of his
Yale lectures, gives the following sentences,
full of good sense:
"But how about the manner of delivery,
and the question concerning the use of the
manuscript? The answer 10 easy. Given
burning earnestness, unAinching courage,
and sympathetic tenderness in the preacher,
and those other matters may be very safely
left to take care Of themselves. He who is
characterized by these qualities will very
soon come to the discovery of what is best
for hin, and will ultimately concentrate all
his energies in the doing Of that effectively.
Let the man be ON fire, and he may take any
plan he chooses; nay, perhaps, as in the
cases of Edwards and Chalmers, the paper
may only make the blaze the stronger"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-04-12
Another Glass.

Very properly a good deal has been al
ready written and said about the duty ol
looking after recent converts, that they may
be properly instructed, strengthened and en-
couraged, and also led to engage actively in
Christian work. Their religious character
and future usefulness will be greatly infu-
enced by the impress and direction given
them during the next few months.
But there is another class which he's been
greatly moved in all the churches which
have been visited with revivals, which must
not be neglected. Every revival of religion
affects in greater or less degree those who
are already members of the church Indeed
the word revival, when closely viewed, indi-
Gates quickening of the work of grace in
Christian hearts and its extension to others
Probably most revivals begin among the
pious, awakening them to repentance, prayer,
longing after God, and increased desire for
the salvation of others. And when the en-
tire community is aroused and many convert
ed, those who have been previously followers
of the Lord Jesus Christ share in the expe-
rience of the blessing in their own souls
Hence it is of high Importance that the new
impulse received may be continued and
higher degree of piety and wider usefulness
secured
Here is work for pastors and also for
the people themselves. By his preaching,
his personal intercourse and in all proper
ways, it will be the duty Of the pastor to seek
to maintain as far as possible the new reli-
gious interest impaired to his flock, and also
to stimulate it to diligence and zeal in the
service of the Lord To do this will require
much pastoral prudence, perseverance, faith
fulness, patience and love. But great deal
will depend on Christians themselves. Un-
less they are watchful and prayerful, they
will go backward, the effect of the new bap-
tism will in large degree pass away, and
they will gradually get down near the old
level. This ought not to be. When God
graciously grants an outpouring of his Holy
Spirit, we should seek to retain the blessed
effects and to make higher attainments in
the Divine life. Duty to God and the Church,
and also our own welfare require this of US.
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