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A Boy Hero.

The burning of the British school-ship
Goliath had this good effect, that it served
to show the excellence of the system by
which the boys Gall Of them mere children,
and gathered from the very slums of cities)
had been trained. I" No sooner was the fire
bell rung than every boy was in his place"
says London journal, " and from first to
last the order was as perfect as if the little
workhouse lads had been drilled troops. " =
Many instances Of herosm are cited. There
was barge moored close to the ship, and a
number Of the striplngs, mostly between
seven and ten years Of age, had made good
their escape to her. The flames were blow
ing toward them fercely, and some twenty
or more Of the children, terrified by the
heat and almost choked by the dense smoke,
wanted to push off for shore, but one of their
number, a petty officer named Billy Bolton,
a mere child himself, checked the mutiny and
held the great craft to her mooring until all
who came over that side of the vessel had
got safely into her.. Capt. Bourchier says
that the quiet, resolute bravery of this little
fellow was the means of saving more than
hundred lives that would otherwise have
certainly been lost. Another lad, named
MouliDg, but aptly known among his com-
panions as "Capt Webb" swan about in
the cold water like great Newfoundland
dog, picking up the feeble Stragglers and
helping them into shallow water. Another
jumped over the ships side, height of thir
ty-fVe feet into the water. He struck a
piece of timber and disfgured his face SO
fearfully that the captain could not recog-
nize him. The lad, however, being asked
how he came by his injuries, replied with the
usual salute, that he had had "a whack on
the head, and so went on helping his com.
panions out of the water.
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Cinnamon as Farmers

The Natchez Democrat Courier of re-
cent date gives an interesting account of a
number of Cinnamon employed in Chicot
county, Arkansas. They appear far more
serviceable as tenants than as employees, and
in the economy of time and the facility with
which their tasks are performed display far
more ability than the negro. The terms
usually made are 100 pounds of lint cotton
to the acre, the planter furnishing mule
with which to cultivate the crop. At early
dawn the Chinaman has had his breakfast
and is in the field to do his work. At
eleven o'clock one of their number is sent in
to cook their dinner, the hour for which is
announced by the display of small pennant.
Half an hour is usually consumed at the
meal, and, returning to the field, they con-
tinue at work until dark. During ploughing
time planters are compelled to see to it that
their animals have sufficient time to rest and
eat, as the Celestials appear to be blessed
with no conjunction where mules are con
cerned, and would keep one unfed and at work
all day did the opportunity present itself -
Their ploughing is represented to be the
best, with burrows straight as rule. They
also seem to be adopts in the cultivation of
vegetables-all their gardens being kept in
the most perfect order. A supply of the
principal vegetables is carefully dried and
kept for winter. Their houses are described
as the personifcation of neatness, every
utensil being SECURED bright as silver, while
their clothes are always clean, and in per
sonal appearance they are never offensive.-
Their time, too, is fully employed, it beirg
with great difficulty they can be restrained
from working on Sunday.
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CENTRAL PRESB YTERIAN

establishing the family altar. I was the fifth
child, and can speak of the impression ex-
tempore prayer made on myself. Though
little girl of about nine years, began i'm
mediately to pray as we'll as use my child
ish forms. Every one of the children, in
youth, made a profession of religion. Every
one of the five would lead in family worship,
either as the head of family or subordi-
nate member of the household. To no one
of them was it great cross. They never
saw their mother hesitate to lead in family
prayer, even if guests were present. 1t
never entered their minds that it was the
duty of the male head only.
Can it be possible that Christian mother
can neglect her offspring SO deeply as not to
pray with them9
O! mothers, what power you have for
good or evil If your spiritual life and
prayers are exertiug their legitimate inhu.
ence, you may place your children as bright
gems in the crown of the Redeemer. Y
Observer.
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tive legislation, have so assailed the last re-
naming material debt basis that it can hard
ly be said to be of value.
One consequence is that we have little
credit, and another consequence is that the
amount actually collected by law has become
frightfully disproportlOned to the cost of col.
lection. If some ingenious gentleman of the
bar would tabulate the figures, he could pro-
badly show facts to raise laugh or groan.
Let him put costs of court, counsel, and off
GERS fees, against amount actually collected
and paid over to plaintiffs in execution, and
the result would show, We think, some of the
nest costly collections ever known. And
these things are getting worse from year to
year.-Macon Telegraph.
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The Ministers Wife.

Under the head of "the ministers wife, "
the London Baptist Magazine has the fol-
lowing bit of pleasant satire:
"The minister's wife ought to be selected
by committee of the church. She should
be warranted never to have headache, or
neuralgia; she should have nerves of wire
and snews of iron she should never be tired
nor sleepy, and should be everybodys cheer
full drudge; she should be cheerful, intel
lectual, pious and domestic; she should
be able to keep her husbands house, darn
his stockings, make his shirts, cook his din
ner, light his fire, add copy his sermons; she
should keep up the style of lady on the
wages Of day laborer, and be always at
leisure for good works. and ready to re-
ceive morning calls; she should be secretary
to the Band of Hope, the Dorcas Society,
and the Home Mission; she should conduct
Bible classes and mothers meetings; should
make clothing for the poor and cruel for the
sick: and finally, she should be pleased with
everybody and everything, and never desire
any reward beyond the satisfaction of having
done her own duty and other peoples too. y
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a Mothers Altar.

Not far into the present century lived a
gay and attractive lady. The world was
bright before her. An indulgent husband
helped her to erjoy all this world could be-
stow, God gave her dwelling-place near
an eminent saint. She could not but know
of their rich family altar. Their religious
life was not hid under a bushel. Therefore
she often reflected on this Christian sunshine.
and no doubt wished she was in possession of
the pearl of great price. Before many years
of domestic bliss glided away, the beloved
partner of her joy left bis home on urgent
business and was lost on the ocean. Then
came youthful widowhood, with four little
girls; to which she added a ffth-a near
relative. Then followed a deep interest in
eternal things, that resulted in the public
confession of her faith in the Redeemer.
And now | have arrived at the point which
led to this sketch, There was no delay in
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State. l am satisfied that any farmer who
understands his surroundings and advantages
of location, and who will go into it in com
mon sense way, will make money. Good
pear and apple orchards of the best salable
varieties, once established, would prove an
annual source of revenue to the owner with
out expense, except for saving the crops 1t
is business that requires little outlay for
labor, and therefore suited to the times; and,
thong h subject to the vicissitudes of the sea-
sons, will, in series of years pay hand
somely. b. W. ).
Sury County, "a.
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Ansbauarp.
THE OLD FARM HOUSE.

At the foot of the hill, near the old red mill,
In a quiet shady spot,
Just peeping through, half hidden from view,
Stands little, moss'grown cot;
And strayiug through at the open door,
The sunbeams play on the sanded floor.
The easy chair, all patched with care
Is placed by the old hearth-stone;
With witchiDg grace, in the old Fireplace,
The evergreens are strewn;
And pictures hang on the whitened wall,
And the old clock ticks ia the cottage hall.
More lovely still, on the window.sill
The dew. eyed flowers rest,
While mid the leaves, on the moss. grown cave
The martin builds her nest;
And all day long the summer breeze
Is whispering low to the bending trees.
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For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Hillsides.


Hillsides that have been washed into pul
lies ought to be attended to at this season.
Brush, corn-stalks, coarse litter, or anything
most convenient to get should be spread upon
them enough to fill them entirely, and pre-.
vent the surface washing that occurs at every
rain. These things will cause an accumula
ton of soil, weeds will grow, and these places,
instead of being barren and troublesome,
will, in year or two, become productive.
1t is reflection upon the industry or the
good management of any farmer that such
eye sores are to be seen about his place.
Straight Fields
Now that farmers are busy fixing up for
another crop, and NECESSARILY have fences to
repair, would suggest that decided i'm
provement might often be made in the matter
of strengthening the sides of fields. 1t
would save in the amount of fence required
to enclose field, and obviate short rows and
frequent turning in cultivation. This is a
great defect in southern farming that ought
speadily to disappear Unused corners and
pieces OIL uuCledIou ldnu Wltnl0 uelub are
very unsightly, much in the way of the pillow,
and make place look more like the house
of new settler or renter than that of a
neat thriving freeholder Now this is the
time to clear all such places and put your
field into convenient shape. The square
form is the best for all fields
Old Orchards.
These, if beyond the age for profitable
bearing, had better be removed to make
room for something that will pay better.
Half dead trees are not only "cumberers of
the ground" but rob you of all the profit
that might accrue from the cultivation of the
field. Take them up root and branch, and
cut, pile, and burn on the spot where they
grow. The trees, while growing, took from
the soil large amount of potash, and the
ashes that remain after burning will in a
measure compensate for its loss. All or
chards should be frequently treated to an
application of lime or mari.
Fruit Growing.
1t is source Of surprise that 80 little at.
tention has hitherto been given to growing
fruit for market within the limits of this
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Aunsehnla atnrds.
THE CHILDREN's CRUSADE.
BY MsRGAREr J. PRESTON.

BY MsRGARET J. PRESTON.
Have you read the wonderful story
Of what happened so long ago,
Away in the Rhenish country,
In sight of the Alpine snow
How thousands of little children
With scsllop and staff in hand,
Like Peter The Hermit's pilgrims,
Set forth for the Holy Land?
From hamlet and town and castle,
For many and many day,
These children had seen their fathers
March to the East away
"Why do they gof'--they questioned
Of the mothers who watched and wept:
-" They 90 to wrest from the Pagan,
The tomb where the dear Lord slept"
And the thought in their young hearts kindled;
"Let us do as our fathers do;
Let us wear the cross on our shoulder,
And help in the conquest too
"The strength of child is nothing
But wen gather in one strong band,
The strength OF ten thousand children,
For Christ and the Holy Landl"
And so, as they tell, these children
On their strange, wild mi sion went:
But the Saviour who would not lead them
In the W he had not SENT
Lifted them up in His pity,
misguided and yet His own
And instead of the tomb they sought for,
Sent them to find His throne.
Now what is the tender lesson
Wrapped up in the story so?
And what can we learn from the children
Who persisted SO long ago?
For the Sepuchres sake, where only
Three days the Redeemer lay,
They were willing to face such peril
As wasted their lives away.
For Temple that is eternal,
Where the living stones are Piled
Zach stone of the costly building,
The soul of a heather child J.
Are there ten thousand children
Over this land so broad,
Willing to work ?-ther shoulder
Wearing the badge of God?
Are there ten thousand children
Filled with zeal intense,
Ready for Christ to offer
Their labors, their prayers, their pence?
For the gifts and the prayers of the children,
Gathered in one strong band,
Could conquer tie world for Jesus,
And make it Holy Lard
LEXINGTON, VA.
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LESSON XLIX.
ANALYSIS OF LEvITICUs-NADAB AND
ABIHU. Chap. x.


ABIHU. Chap. x.
1. Why is the third book in the Bible
called Lsvitcus Ans. Because it pre-
scribes the sacrifices, and other rites and
ceremonies of religion, the charge Of which
was committed to the Lsvitical priesthood.
2. By whom and when written? Chap.
xviii: "a.
8. What are its principal contents Ans,
The first seven chapters prescribe the various
kinds of sacrifices; the eighth, ninth, and
tenth, the conservation of Aaron and his sons
to the priesthood, and the sin and death of
Nadab and Abihu; the next chapter (l1th,)
the distinction of clean and unelean animals ;
the next four, 9th, 18th, 18th, 18TH laws
concerning ceremonial publications, and the
remaining twelve chapters, various laws, es-
pecially those relating to the sacred festivals,
and other sacred times.
A. What are the only matters of history
that it contains? Chaps. Viii-x, xxx: 1O-15'
5. How is the account of Aaron's hrst
offering closed? Chap. TX: 1924.
6. Describe the sin and punishment of Ma
dab and Abihu?
7. What solemn words did Moses repeat
to Aaron at this timer Verse 3. What are
We taught by this
8. What are we taught by the conduct re-
quired of Aaron and his sons on this Occa'
sion in verse 6? Ans. The glory of God
should lie nearer our hearts than any private
grief or interest.
9. What law was given Immediately after,
ward verses S-11, and what may we thence
infer was the cause of Nadab and Abihu''
sin !?
10. How had Aaron and his sons varied
from the law in regard to the ain-ofering
Compare with verse II, chap. vi: %
26, 80.
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face down upon her shoulder, his cheek
against her ear. The mother rocked hel
chair slowly backward and forward
care you pretty we'll this morning?" said
she in kind tone.
eyes, mother, am WE'LL.
81 am glad you are well am well, too
and when l awaked up this morning, and
found that was well, l thanked God for
taking care of me"
"Did your" said the boy in a low tone
half a whisper. He paused after it-con
science was at work.
"Did you ever feel my pulse ?" asked his
mother, after a minute of silence, at the
same time setting him in her lap, and placing
his fingers on her wrist.
"No, but have felt ine.
"Well, don't you feel mine now-how it
goes beating?"
aye J" said the child.
off it should stop beating, should die p
"Should your"
eyes, and can't keep it beating"
"Who can p
"God."
A silent pause.
"You have pulse too, which beats in
your bosom here, and in your arms, and all
over you, and cannot keep it from beat,
ing, nor can you. Nobody can but God.
If He should not take care of you, who
could?'
81 don't know" said the child with look
of anYietv-and another pause ensued
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CONNECTING HISTORY.

After the ark had been brought to Zion
and public worship had been restored, David
sat in the house which Hiram, King of Tyre,
had built for him. The civil war was over,
the public enemy driven back, "and the
Lord had given him rest from all his enemies
round about" Then it was the King dis
closed to Nathan, the prophet, his purpose to
build temple instead of the tabernacle for
the ark. Nathan approved David proposal,
and babe him carry it into execution. That
night, however, he received message from
God for David in which he was informed,
that it was not the will of God that he should
build the temple, but that that honor should
be reserved for his son and successor From
1 Chron. xviii: 3, we learn that it was be-
cause David had been a man of war that ne
was not allowed to execute this work. The
building of the temple, the symbol of Gods
dwelling with man, was more BETTING the
peaceful reign of Solomon.
NOTES ON THE LESSON.
The Covenant.-We have here another
instance in which the important part of the
subject is omitted in the selection. Gods
covenant with David is found in verses p
II. The selection, is Dayid's prayer of
thanksgiving and praise in view of the cove
nant promises, but may be regarded as mis-
acceptance and ratification of the covenant.
This is new era in the history of re-
demption marked by a new covenant. There
was first covenant in Eden, revealing and
pledging salvation through the promised seed
of the woman. This was followed by the
covenant with Noah, determining the bless
ings in the time of Shem. The covenant
with Abraham organized the visible church
through which gospel blessings were to be
transmitted Then followed covenants with
Israel in Egypt and at Sinai; in which Christ
the Redeemer appears more prominently in
his priestly Office These covenants did not
supplant one another; but each was farther
development of the gospel blessings contained
in those that preceded. And so of this new
covenant with David. 1t takes up the pro-
misses already given in the covenants that
had set forth Christ's prophetic and priestly
work; but presents him now as a king ruling
over an everlasting kingdom. 1t therefore
holds forth the grand final consummatiOn of
his great work of redemption.
The time was prOpitiOus for this covenant.
The nation had now full possession of the
land, according to the promise given to
Abraham, n ChrOn. xvi 1919 Israel
had been in possession of the land since
JOshuas day, more than four hundred years;
but the heather had still a fOOthOld, till
Jebus was taken. Now however, God said to
David, Verse IL, 81 have caused thee to rest
from all thine enemies, and in immediate
connection gives the promise, "He will
make thee q house"
The promise of the covenant, fixing the
eye first upon his immediate successors, leads
him to look down the distant future upon a
line of descent that should never end, Thy
throne shall be established forever" This
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THE
Presbyterian Church in the United States.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The General Assembly will at Savannah, Ga,
on the third Thursday of May. 1875, at II M
CLERKS.
RBv JOSEPH R. WILSON, d. D., STATED CLERK
REV. WILLIAM BROWN. D. D PERMANENT orEsK,
The Stated Clerk is the Treasurer of the
General Assembly.
TRUSTEES
HOS. JAMES HEMPHILL. President Chester. s q.
KEY. JOHN DOUGLAS, VICE President Charlotte
JESSE H. LINDSAY, Esq, SECRETARY and THEAsunEs,
Greensboro, N. @.
sUsTENTATIoN
rI REy J LEIGHTON WILSON, d. D., szcxErAEr
RRv. RICHARD MoILwAINE, Coordinate sEcHs.
rARY and TREASURER, Box SSl Baltimore. Nd.
FOREIGN MISSIONS
REy: J; LEIGHTON WILSON, d. d., sxcKErAaY
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Rr and TREASURER, Box SSl. Baltimore, Md
PUBLICATION.
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EDUoATIoN rs
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A. F. DoD. TREAsusEs. Memphis, Tenn. ~. =
Applications the Execpt.se OosruI11Sul for aid srs
first TO be referred the appropriate Prssby Exec
utiye Committees for their approval and are TO Be
warded by them to the Assemblys Committees &
COLLECTIONS.
The General Assembly has appon the following col.
lections TO be take up annually In all the churches:
For Sustentatich: On the first Sabbath In January.
For PublicatiIh; On the first Sabbath in March
For Foreign hIssions On the first Sabbath in May.
For the Relief of Disabled Ministers and the Widows
and Orphaps of Deceased Minister'S On the first Sabbath
in July.
For ESangelistic Work. On the first Sabbath in Sep.
temberg
For Education: On the first Sabbath in November.
In cases where 1t is highly nconyenient up coll
lectons on these days they shall be taken up
possible thereafter.
The Assembly recommends TO the churches that they
adopt the apostolic plan of taking up weekly collections
and that the thus collected appropriated 10
the above-named Objects when necessary local
ects in such proportion the church session decide