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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

The Right Kind of singing.-At general
convention held In Philadelphia during the last
week of the labors of Messrs. Moody and Sankey,
among other topics that of singing came up Mr..
Sankey offered the following remarks which we
wish could be pondered in all our churches
SIN the sanctuary he would have convert
ed choirs--every member a Christian. Lead
ers in prayer are expected to be Christians
Why not those who lead in praise If such
choir cannot be obtained, 60 back to the
precentor system. Bring the choir to the
front Away back there is too much temp
tation to passing whispers back and forth
writing notes, and acts of irreverence unbe.
coming the house of God. Let the choir not
monopolize, but lead; let them be in sympa
thy with the pastor, whose prerogative is here
paramount This. forefends against the
chronic evil of parties in the matter of the
music. An additional reason for Christian
choir, is that praying singers make no trou
BILE. In our meetings here the value of such
a choir has been beautifully illustrated. He
would have in the sanctuary instrumental
music, but light, gentle toned organ, and
no prelude except c1upe of strains to give
the time, and save flourish of the hand of
the leader. The idea CT accomplished per-
formers, for the entertainment of the congre-
cation is abhorrent. Bring your Instrument,
however, into the Sabbath School, where you
are training the young for this service. In
the church new tunes should be introduced
seldom, and that gradually. Let them for
the first few times be used by the thoir as a
and the congregation will soon be
ready to take them up"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16
NJ PREMIUMS FOR 1876. %

1t has never been according to our views
of UrOpriety to 60 into a sort of general com
mission business Of things good, bad aud In
different, to offer enticements fer new sub
scribers. The only premiums given are in
money, or in the paper itself. For 1876 we
present the following:
1. Any person sending the name OF a sue
scriber, other than bis own and who has not
taken the paper heretofore, aud sending pay
ment, may retain IS cents as his commits
sion. Or,
?. Any person sending three subscribers
of the description above, and also sending
SO payment, may receive the Central Pres
6yterian for one year.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

Probably Postponed is announced in New
York papers that the Committee of the PreSbyte,
ran Alliance in that city, have voted rcq1est the
Edinburgh Committee to postpone the meeting Of
the Alliance from July 4th, 1876 to such time in
1877 as may be judged suitable. This seems to be
founded upon the expectation that the Centennial,
and perhaps other matters incident to financial
straits, will make it unsuitable to attend meeting
at the time which had been designated. 1t is be-
ieved that this proposal will be acceptable on both
sides of the Atlantic.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

Lying Wonders.-Will the folly, SuperStitiOns
and impostures of Porery never cease? Only to
think that recently at the laying of the corner stone
of church at Lexington, Massachusetts, among
the articles deposited therein, there we're, accord
ing to the account, some fragments of the WALL
Of the Holy House Of Nazareth, wherein our Lord
dwet with his blessed virgin mother: also some
particles of the Holy Sepulchre, and of the Sacred
Cradle at Bethlehem" Now read in % chapter
of II Thessalonians what Paul says of " thi
Wicked, Even him whose coming is after the
working of Satan, with all power and signs, and
lying wonders.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

The Value of MOney-The London Saturday Re
vie,o discusses the question as to how much money
a man may proftably use for his own enjoyment
from an entirely selfish standpoint 1t is sad to
read the following confession, mournful indeed to
those who make money their trust:
Every pound added to ones income must give
ceteris paribus, less pleasure than the preceding
pound and for the simple reason that we natu
rally spend our income on satisfying our most pres
sing wants. As one by one we have stopped up
every avenue through which discomfortapp
we have to tax our ingenuity to discover new modes
of positive qualification As the human faculties
are limited, this becomes difficult, or even impos-
sible, except at the price of making ourselves
slaves to our wealth.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

Notes on Florida Two articles on this sub
ject we're sent to the Central Presbyterian but
failed to reach their destination. Oar scjourning
was in a secluded quarter, where mail only once
a week was due, and, as experience shows, very
uncertain about delivering what was sent. As
soon as possible the articles will be prepared again,
and others will be added in Cue time.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

The February No. of the Southern Planter and
Farmer is received 1t contains picture and sketch
of Col Holt, President of the North Carolina Agri
cultural Society," and articles from Gen Fitz Lee,
COL E. Dromgoole, "Civis," Judge Cox ard other
representative farmers of our Southern States.-
Every question of vital interest to the farmer is han
died with perfect candor In fact it contains all a
farmer would like to see, and We trust our friends
will avail themselves of the aid it offers them in so
many ways Published at Richmond, Va, at 81 a
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

Post Office-The new arrangements in the
Custom House have been nearly completed and
the Richmond Post ofi,e will be moved back to its
former quarters, by the lst of March, Under this
arrangement the Box of the Central Presbyterian
will be No. 37-one in every way more convenient
than the present Our friends will please note the
change in due time.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16
Central 4rcsb9tcrlan
REV. WILLIAM BROWN, D. d, Editor.
Richmond. Va. Wednesday, Feb 10 1875.

No. LOOK AT Your LABEL.-Olr sub
scribers are urgently requested to examine
their accounts, as presented on the label at
tsched to their papers. Where a remittance
is due, please help it this way, and hinder it
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

William Franklin, the Comptroller of the Gen.
eral Post Office at Philadelphia, issued an order
giving notice that in consequence of the inconven.
fence of having mail from Philadelphia to New
England but once fortnight during the winter
season, 1.-THE New England mail will henceiorth
go once week the year round; where CORES
pondence may be carried on, and answers obtained
to letters between Philadelphia al Boston in three
weeks, which used in the winter to require six
weeks"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16
RICHMOND, Va, February II. 1876

Mr. J. R. Nottingham has been appointed ty
the Board of Managers of the Virginia Bible So.
ciety as their agent for the City of Richmond, to
solicit contributions in behalf of the Society, and
be is hereby commended to the confidence and
Christian Gberality of the good people of Rich
mond.
MOSES D. HoaE. President of B. c.,
j.. B. JETER, Vice President
D. S. DoaGETT, Vice President
CHAs M1NNEGERoDE Vice-President.
NJ. NJ. STAPLES, Secretary.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

English-spsaking People.-ln lecture delivered
that the English. speaking people rule one quarter
Of the esrth's territory, containing one fifth Of It's
total population ever one third of all the vessels
10 the world. with tonnage oqlsl to more than
two thirds Of the entire tonnage of the globe over
one half of the railroads; nearly one half of the
tele0rapbs their imports are equal to one.third
of all nations, and their exports nearly oq1al 10 one
half of the total exports of the world. They un-
derstand the science of government better than apy
other people. Their language, civilization and
power are likely to exceed all others.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

The BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW for January, re-
published by the Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,
Al Barclay ST., New York.
Contents Herbert Spencer's Soc o'ogy; Among
the Prophets; The Hindu Woman, real and ideal {;
Servia; The Stock Exchange and Foreign Loans;
Disestsblishmeut in New England; Political Q1es
tons in Italy Contemporary Literature.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

Bishop Marvin, of the Church South, has under
taken to prepare life of the late Bishop Andrew.
He asks all persons who have letters OF Bishop
Andrew to send them to him,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

Drs. Hays and Cleland.-The unsettled &C
count between us will be attended to soon as we
are furnished with their article for which we have
written to the Herald and Resbyter.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

NEw- BGRNE, IN. Co. BRANCH OF THE EvANGELI-
CAL ALLIANCE. 1876. "The Ultimate Triumph"
an Address delivered in the Baptist church, by Rev.
L. G. Vass pastor Of the First Presbyterian church,
New. Berne, N. C. Price 10 cents.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

son and his companions tested the matter to their
complete satisfaction even the special information
could be heard by the rest of their party in the
valley below. Sometimes we are disposed to think
that our traveller treats his reader to too many Of
his musings. But under the shadow Of Oiivet, and
by the brook KedroD, and at the foot of sun
crowned Hermon, and looking into the depths OF
the blue Gennesaret, who would not have yielded
to the inspiration Of the scene NJ j. +.
LlTTELLs LIVING AGE--The numbers of The
Living Age for the weeks ending February 9th and
18th have the following interesting and valuable con-
tents: Montenegro, by Edward A. freeman, from
Macmillan; a Ramble in Syracuse, Fortnighty Re
pieao; Wesleyan Methodsm, in Wesley's Lifetime
and After, by J. Llewelyn Davies, Contemporary
ReUie,o; The Engi,h Jews, Spectator; Some Aspects
of Science in Relation TO Religion, Church Quarter
ly Reriep; In My Study Chair, BlackaoOod; Conver
sations with Napoleon at Longwood, ST. James; Ger
man Home Life, by Lady, concluded, Fraser J;
and instruments of "The Citrate in Charge" by
Mrs. 0iphant g Her Dearest Foe" by Mrs. Alex
ander, author OF "The Wooing OF, and the ad'
mirable story of 1.-The Dilemma" The usual choice
poetry and miscellany complete the numbers. For
6fty'two such numbers of sixty four large pages
each, Tor than 5000 pages year, the subScrlp'
on-prce ($S is low, still better, for $40 6O any
one of the American 81 monthlies or weeklies is
sent with The Lining Age for year, both postpaid
Littell Gay Boston, are the publishers
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
PRICE OF TICKETS

PRICE or TICKETS:
Whole tickets, SIP Halves. So; Quarters So Tickets
Sl'b 21l4 Tickets S;; 63i Tickets $500 gJii Tickets
Sl.W1. 1Q0WrTickcts at >l2 each.
EcmittGnCCS can bC made by Express Draft Post
office Money OrdcrCr Registered Letter made PAYABLE
to Kentucky Cash Distribution Company.
All communications connected with the di,trihU-
ton and orders for Tickets and applications of Agents
10 sell Tickets should be addressed to
HON. TIIOS. =. PORTER.
General Manager, Frankfort Ky.
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HERE IS THE PROOF
OF ITS
Superior Excellence.

Read this Home Certificate testified to by Edtcard b.
GdTTfgCs one Of the most cOmpCn' Druggists md Cham
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am happy to add my testimony to the great value
of the London Hair (OlOr RcSWCr." which restored
my hair to its original Color. and the hue appears to
be permanent am satisfied that this preparation
nothing like dye but operates upon the secretons
1t is also beautiful hair dressing and promotes the
growth. purchased the first bottle from Edward b.
G0rriges druggist Tenth and Coates street. who can
also testify my hair was quite gray when commenced
its use.
No $50 North Ninth Street Phila.
DR.. Slcoyne d Son. Respected friends:-I have the
pleasure TO inform You that lady of my acquaint-
London HGjr Color ReStOrcr" Her hair falling
rapidly and quite gray The color has been restored
the falling off entirely stopped and Gcw growth of
hair is the result.
EB. GARRIGUES.
Druggist, Cor Tenth and Coates Phila.
BOSTON TESTIMONY.
July 22d, 1S71-Dr. Scd!1e & S0R:-IaSt winter
while in Trenton y. j. procurcds bottles London
better than any thing have used in the last nine
years. If you please send me one dozen bottles
G. O. D., care of W ;. Foslcr x SON. Druggists, No 725
fremont Street Boston.
Respectfully yougs.
ADA BAKER,
No. 80 Rutland Square
London Hair Color Restorcr and Dressing"
Has completely restored my hair its original color
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growth.
Mrs. ANNIE MORRIS.
No. GIG North Seventh street, Phila
DR.. Dalton of Philadelphia says of it: The LORdoP
Hair CUiOr Rcst0rCr is used very extensively among
my patients and friends as well by myself l
therefore speak from experience.
% Cents per bottle bottles for 81 If your druggist
or storckeeper has not got it, we will forward
to any address Oh receipt of price
Address orders to Dr. SWAYNE & SON SO North
sixth Street Philadelphia Penna sole IropretUrS.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
CARPET WEAVING

hereby give notice tony friendsand the public that
! have started the business Of RAG CARPET
WEAVING In the Town OF SMYRNA shop on
South Street, above town ball. and solicit liberal
patronage. / will furnish the chain at lowest city
prices. Please give trial and will endeayor 10
give you perfect satisfaction. All orders by mail
promptly attended TO- Price 80 cents with best 4-ply
cotton chain. Carpet rags bonght
GEORGE W. HAMPTON,
jan 29-6m Smyrna, Del,
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The late Bishop Cummins preached his
last sermon at Bethany Independent
Methodist Church, Baltimore, on the 18th
nit. A heavy rain storm prevailed on that
day, and before reaching his home after the
evening services the Bishop contracted a
severe cold. His illness continued to grow
worse until it eliminated in his death.
lie leaves wife and several children.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

An exchange wants ladies to take off
their hats in church, but as long as half
the ladies 60 to church for the purpose of
displaying their hats, it is hardly possible
that the suggestion will be eadopted-unless
a glass case is placed alongside of the pulpit
for their accommodation, and the name Of
the owner is prominently affixed to each
hat.-N01rist0ac1s Herald.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

We should sometimes be ashamed OF our
best actions if the world did but know all
the motives which prompted them.
The evil which we do does not draw
upon us so many prosecutions and so much
hatred as our good qualities.
Our repentance is not so much a regret
Tor the evil we have done as a fear of what
may be the consequences.
That which often prevents us from
abandoning ourselves to a single vice is the
fact that we have several.
Whatever good the world may say of US,
1t never says anything Of which we were
not previously aware.
Our self-loye revolts much more against
the condemnation of our tastes and habits
than Of our opinions.
Philosophy triumphs easily over past
evils and evils to come, but present evils
triumph over philosophy.
Among the mass of mankind, gratitude
Is nothing but strong and secret desire
for still greater benefits.
The woman of work sweeps cycryth.u,
before her; the woman of fashion sweeps
everything behind her.
People are never made so ridiculous by
the qualities they possess as by those which
they affect to have.
The surest way of being deceived is to
think yourself clever and more cunning
than anybody else.
You may be more cunning than some
body else, but not more cunning than
everybody else.
In the adversely of our best friends, we
always find something that does not dis
please Us.
We have all Of us sufficient strength oi
mind to endure the misfortunes of other
people.
Some hearts, like evening primroses
open more beautifully in the shadows o
life.
u there were no pride in our hearts W,
should not complain of the pride of Others
The love of justice in most men is moth
ing but the fear of suffering from injustice
We confess our little faults to persuad
ourselves that we have no great ones.
Society could not long subsist If me
were not the dupes of one another.
IL Is not SO dangerous to do evil to mo.
men as to do them too much good.
Very few people know how to grow Of,
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The chief result of having that street
lamp lighted these summer evenings is
that one of our young men who sits on
other peoples front porches nights is
getting cross-eyed, as he is obliged to keep
one eye on the light to see who passes, and
attend to business with the other.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
Dr. SWaIleS Compound Syrup Of wild Cherry

strikes at the root Of disease by purifying the blood
restoring the liver and kidneys to healthy action in
vigOrating the nervous system.
The only standard remedy for hemorrhage bron-
chial and all pulmonary complaints COnsGmptiyes
or those predispOsed to weak lungs should not fail 10
use this great vegetable remedy.
It's marvellous power, not only over consumption
but over every chronic disease where gradual acra-
tive action is needed Under its use the cough is
lOosened the night sweats diminished, the pain sub
sides, the pulse returns 10 its natural standard the
stomach is improved in its power to digest and
assimilate the food, and every organ has prer and
better quality of blood supplied TO it. out OF which
new recreative and plastic material is made
Price 81 per bottle six bottles for s. If YOUR drug
gist or storekeeper does not have it. We will
forward half dozen 10 any address freight
paid, on receipt of the price
Prepared only by
DIR. SWAYNE 81 son,
$50 North Sixth StreeT. Philadelphia, Pcnn,a.
SOLD BY ALL Prominent DRUCGIsTs
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

The clemency of princes is sometimes
exercised for vanity--sometimes for idle
ness-sometimes for fear, and nearly always
for the three combined.
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DON'E ESEAD THTS1

book for newly-maricd people. Of either sex or
those contemplating marriage. Ii contains over Hp
pages. Bound in cloth. Sent, securely sealed for 1c
Address wan y 60. Lock Box ll9o sarat1ga. y. Y.
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
Life, Growth, Beauty.
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LONDON HAIR COLOR REST0RER.

Nota Dye; makes harsh hair soft ard silky; ceanses
the scalp from all impurities causing the hair to grow
where it has fallen off or become thin.
Can be applied by the hand as it does not stain the
skin soil the finest linen. As Hair Dressing it is
the most perfect the world has ever produced The
hair renovated and strengthened and natural color
restored withOutthe application ofmincral substances
Since the Introduction of this truly valuable prepa
ration into this country it has been the wonder and
admiration of all classes il has proved to be the
only article that will absolutely without deception
restore gray hair to its original color health sOncS
uStrc and beauty. and produce hair bald heads of
its original growth and color.
This beautiful and fragrantly perlumcd article is
complete within itself no washing preparation be-
fore or after its use. accompaniment of any kind
being required to obtain these desirable results,
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05
Domestic Receipts,

SPONGE CAKE.-Use twelve eggs. Weigh |
ter eggs before breaking them, and use
their weight Of powdered white sugar;
then weigh six eggs, and use their weight
of gifted flour. Beat the yolks of twelve |
eggs with the sugar, and then mix the
whites, beaten to a stiff froth. Add |
gradually the -four, and the grated rind and
juice of one lemon. Put in well-buttered
pans, and bake Immediately in a quick
oven. This has been found an unfailing
receipt for good sponge-cake.
CHOCOLATE CUsrARD.-One division of
cake of chocolate dissolved or melted in
little water. To this put one pint of new
milk and the yolks of three eggs. Put the
chocolate into the milk and boil few
minutes Sweeten with quarter of
pound of sugar, and then pour it boiling
hot to the eggs, which have been previously
beaten till light. Return all to the kettle,
and stir rapidly until it thickens, or is
upon the point of boiling, when it must
instantly be poured off and set aside to
grow cold.
y simple and efFectual remedy for ivy
poisoning is said to be sweet spirits of nitre.
Bathe the affected parts freely two or three
times during the day, and the next morn
ing scarcely any trace of the poison will re-
main.
RICE MUFFINs.-One pint of rice, one
cupful of milk, three eggs, and as much
-four as will make a batter the Conscience
Of pound cake batter.
A little common soap lather mixed with
starch gives linen good gloss, and will
prevent flat irons sticking to linen.
Have you children?' demanded
house renter. Yes, replied the other,
so!emnly, "six-all in the cemetery
" Better there than here,' said the land
lord, consolingly, and proceeded toexecute
the desired lease. In due time the chill
dFen returned from the cemetery, whittier
they had been sent to have nice play,
bat it was too late to annul the contract.
The late Bishop Cummins preached his
last sermon at Bethany Independent
Methodist Church, Baltimore, on the 18th
nit. heavy rain storm prevailed on that
day, and before reaching his home after the
evening services the Bishop contracted
severe cold. His illness continued to grow
worse until it eliminated in his death.
He leaves a wife and several children.
An exchange wants ladies to take off
their hats in church, but as long as half
the ladies 60 to church for the purpose Of
displaying their hats, it is hardly possible
that the suggestion will be adopted-unless
a glass case is placed alongside of the pulpit
for their accommodation, and the name Of
the owner is prominently affixed to each
hat.-NorristO,rn Herald
The chief result of having that street
lamp lighted these summer evenings is
that one of our young men who sits on
other peoples front porches nights is
getting cross-eyed, as he is obliged to keep
one eye on the light to see who passes, and
attend to business with the other.
The clemency of princes is sometimes
exercised for vanity-sometimes for idle
ness-sometimes for fear, and nearly always
for the three combined.
We should sometimes be ashamed OF our
best actions if the world did but know all
the motives which prompted them.
The evil which we do does not draw
upon us so many prosecutions and so much
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solid Wea1thi!
100000 IN GIFTS!

Gror{c@ Scheme ccer Presented Ia tie PoJEc d!
\ FORTUNE FOR ONLY SI2
NIIIE KENTUCKY CASH DISTRIBUTION COM
J. PANl authorized by Il special act of the Ken
tuCky Legislature, for the benefit of the PUBLIC
SCHOOLS OF FRANKFORT. viii have the first Of
their series Of Grand drawings at MAJOR HALL in the
City of Frankfort, KY, on TIL UiiSDAY, AUGUST 81,
1870. which occasion they will distribute to the
ticket holders the immense sum Of
Smyrna times., 1876-07-05

Have you children?' demanded a
house renter. Yes replied the other,
so!emnly, "six-all in the cemetery"
Better there than here" said the land
lord, consolingly, and proceeded tocxecute
the desired lease. In due time the chill
dFen returned from the cemetery, whittier
they had been sent to have nice play,
bat it was too late to annul the contract.