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BOOK OF CHURCH ORDER.

TIE first page of this paper, as will be
seen, is taken up by two articles on that sub
ject. Seine weeks ago a promise was given
DR.. Piumer, substantially if not expressly
to publish forthcoming article for which he
desired 3 wide circulation. This was done
without any knowledge of the sujoe: on
which he proposed to write, or the length Of
che ar,iole-vhich is mentioned here as some
evidence that the authors dreadful appre-
tensions of being "hatad and bounded by
those who oppose bis views, merely because
Of an expression Of them, does not apply to
this quarter.
Bat the piece, though sent by the author
at the same time it vas aent to other papers,
somehow failed to reach this office, and there
fore failed to appear in due time. Yet as it
relates to a very important matter sent down
by the last General Assembly for the oOD8id
Grafton of our Presbyteries, we follow the
course always taken heretofore-to let both
sides be heard to any reasonable extent
Some of our readers, it is true, may feel little
or no interest in this discussion, and may
object to SO much room being taken up with
it. But they should remember that to others
it is a question of very great interest; and
that an editor, like a preacher, must endeayor
Brightly to divide the word" and give to all
classes ga portion in due season" On this
account, as well Qs on others, it is our pur-
pose to do all in cur power, (and we doubt
not the whole Southern Presbyterian Church
would unite) to relieve the venerable father
at Columbia of his terrible approximations Of
something ike an ecclesiastical msrtyrdom,
and all for nothing in the world bat a meek
and inofsn8ive oppression of has opinion on
this subject! And, straDgeat of ell, for an
opinion which be confidently believes is en-
sortained BY great majority of our Church
| IF that is SO, perhaps the danger Of martyr
dom, if there be any, Is not altogether on one
side. But we unite With other papers of our
Church in giving Or. Plunor, and to an ex-
teri granted to few others, access to their
columns for setting forth most fully his views.
I, is certainly a remarkable production.
1t is judged suitable to put by the side Of
it the reply given by the Rev. DR.. Woodrow,
one Of DR.. Plumer's colleagues in the Theol-
ogioal Seminary at Columbia. Il has fallen
to our lot during life, now only five years
short Of three score and ten, to read grea:
deal in the line Of ecclesiastical debates, but
we do not remember in it all, an instauee in
which the similitude of one of the old pro-
phe.s was more remarkably exempliGed, than
ia the neat and complete way DR.. Plumer' 8
argument is disposed Of; "as man aOipetb a
dish, v1en he wipetd 1t, and toraeth It upside
DOM.
But, ressrviDg for another time some things
which are deemed appropriate to this ques-
ton now before the Church, We close at pre-
sent by commenting what each of these
brethren has presented to the impartial judg,
ment Of all.
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geligians yutsIIigsnts.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

Religious Interest, Lexington, VA correspon
dent writes January 3lst:
"There is deep religious feeling here. Uaior
meetings have been held every night for almost
three weeks. They began in the Presbyterian lee
ture room, but we're soon transferred to the Meth
odist church in order to accommodate the growing
numbers, aud are now held in the Presbyterian
church which is filled every night. Our new pastor,
DR.. Mutually, takes prominent and efficient part.
He is taking fast hold upon the hearts of the PEG
pie, not only of his church but OF the entire CON-
munity. He has been warmly assisted in these
meetings BY the pastors Of the Methodist and Bap-
fist churches and by the other ministers residing
here"
Presbyterian church composed of twenty men,
bers all Mexcans, has been organized by the Rev.
j. NJ. Roberts, Of Taos, New Mexico
Rev Uncas MoCluer's post cfi,e address is changed
from Long Hollow, Va, to Oarkton, Missouri.
Rev. Milton R. Kirkpatrick is supplying the
churches Of Wetumpka, Dadeville, and Nixburg
in the Presbytery OF East Alabama His post Of
flee address has been changed from Nixburg to We
tumpka, Ala.
Rev. R. E Sheriff., who for some years has been
supplying the church at Sherman, in the Presby.
terry of Eastern Texas. has taken charge of the
church at Segun in the Presbytery of Western
Texas. His correspondents are directed to notice
the change Of Post Office address from Sherman to
Seguin, Texas.
Rev. K smOot, D. D.. Of Austin, Texas, lately
visited Bowling Green, KY, and preached twice
" to very full congregations. Not only were those
of his late charge glad to welcome him again, but
quite number from other churches focked to hear
this popular aud able expounder eff the Word His
sermons we're very clear and powerful and were lis
teaed to by his hearers with profound interest -
Christian 0bserUer.
Paris, Ky,-The Presbyterian church, of which
the Rev. l.. H. Blanton is pastor, has been no ding
some interesting meetings, in which the pastor was
assisted for time by the Rev. G, NJ. Howard, and
By the Rev. Messrs. d. P. Young and
E. O. Guerrant. The Raris Citisen mentions that
there has been sixteen accesslons, with the meet
ings still in progress.
The Southern Chmctman says that old Falls
church, one Of the old historical relics in Fairfax
county, remnant of colonial times, has at last,
after years of labor the part of its friends been
placed in state of thorough repair, and bids fair
20 out last many modern structures. 1t has been
newly rooted, repsnted and the walls stained For
some months the congregation have been worship
ping in the Presbyterian church, but Ga Sunday, |
18th inst. services were resumed in the cd |
,hurch and will be continued regularly hereafter
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a Stray Preacher.

An interesting incident is related in the early
ministry of Rev. w. w. Hill. In 1888, on his
way to Springfield to aid Rev. G. W. Coons in a
sacramento meeting, be stopped at Taylorsville,
Spencer county, Ky. 1t was about sunset and he
stopped at one of the hotels. Supper was over,
and as he was eating his supper alone, old Mrs.
Mathes asked him if be was not minister. He
replied, Yes sort Of one What sOrt?'
she asked. Rather poor Sort was his answer.
"0h but what denomination, mesn?' pres
by.erian," was the reply. well then, | must
shake hands with you, as l have only seen Mr..
Hopkins and Mr.. Hawthorne since came here.
You must preach fer US tonight" Z" 1t is too
lste,' said Mr.. Hill, but yet will if you will
gsther a congregation"
She then called the negro boy, aud told him to
ring the hotel bell at the corners of the streets,
and cry out that " A strange Presbyterian preach
err would preach that night" MIR. Hill went up
stairs to prepare himself, and hearing the sound Of
the bell coming nearer be put his head out of the
window, and heard the boy cry out, "Oh, yes, oh
yes, want you all to come and hear the Stray
Presbyterian preacher, who will preach to- night at
s o'clock, in the Baptist church.
After such an announcement, it is almost need.
less to add, there was full house to hear the
" stray Presbyterian preacher" and to see what
sort Of bird this was that had strayed this way.
After be bad preached, old Mr. Eggen, one Of the
elders, whom as had never seen before, rose and
asked him to preach again. He did SO, and the
stray preacher was eyer great favorite at Tay-
lorsville among all the pe0pie,-W 4. f., IN
Presbyterian.
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D1sEsrAB11sHMENr IN ScoTLAND.-Thor

DIsEsTABLIsHMENT IN SCoTLAND.-There
are strong indications that this question will
soon DO pressed. As patronage is now abol-
ishsd in the Established Church, it would
seem that the chief cause of separation be-
tween the Established and the Free Church
is taken away. Bat there has been great
progress in the latter sirce the Disruption,
and Professor Riney, one of the recognized
leaders, has come out openly in favor Of
abolishirg the Establishment. It is evident
that this great question is near at hand for
Scotland, and then We may look cut fer Eng
land.
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Mrs. SARAH J. RICHARDSON, wife Of the
Rev. VIM. T. Richardson, peacefully entered
into rest on last Sabbath, the 4th inst, ct
Stsunton, Va This affective dispensation
fills many hearts With sorrow; We only an.
nOanoe it here, expecting a more special no.
tee from some other hand.
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PREMIUM FOR SUBSCRIBERS, 1877.

Any person obtaining new subscribers, and
transmitting payment, may retain seventy
fg ceats, as o commission for each name.
Transmit by a Post cfiee money order, or
by a registered lester.
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Acknowledgment Seminary Mess Club CRATE
fully acknowledges box Of provision from Mrs
Howe ard Mrs. Cbuubley, Of New River Depot,
Pulaski county, Va. This valuable box came at a
very progitious time, end in fine order.
Respectfully, L. T. WILSON.
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Another English Review Mr.. Knowles, for some
years back ere Of the editors Of the Contemporary
Reriet0 is about to start new periodical, called
The Ntaeteeatb Century, with very powerful prom.
Uses OF literary support from the sblest men IN all
schools Of thought negative and positive, orthodox
and heterodox, scientific literary, political, and
mOraL-SpeetGtOr. Jan. 20.
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WEATHER--The extremely cold and
stormy season, together with deep SHOWS,
during December and most of January, was
followed BY ten days Of clear and mild and
delightful weather, which have unbound the
chains Of winter, and given a fresh impulse
to travel and commerce.
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The EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL OF VIRGINIA for
February is stored as usual with interesting and
instructive matter. The wide dissemination OF
such journal must be productive of great good
Our people need discussions concerning the prnci-
PIES Of education, and their practical application.
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FIRST CHURCH, KNOXVILLE, TENN-"Hietorical
Discourse" pronounced by Rev. James Park,
D. D., pastor elect of the First Presbyterian
church, Knoxville, Tenn.
This is very interesting sermon, carefully pre-
pared, with very full details, and is valuable con-
tribution to the history of our Presbyterian
Church,
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WIDE awake for February opens with Little
True Blue" by Lucia Chase Bell. stirring Min.
nosota winter story. Mr.. VIM. NJ. f. Round fol-
lows with "Ohild Marian Abroad" in which Ma
rian hiss very funny experience in trying to see
Q leen Viotoria. Mrs. Wbiton's exquisite poem,
"A Little Ohild's Fancies," is e1quisitely Illus
trated by fultpage drawing from the pencil Of
Miss L. B. Humphrey. Two papers 10 this num-
Der will attract especial attention. The Poets
Home Series" No. VII, gives portrait Of Edgar
Fawoett, and the article by Mrs. Fannie Roper
Foudge "My Visit to the Birthplace of the STA
mese Twins" The serials, 'Quinnebssset Girls >
by Sophie May, and "GoOd-for Nothing Polly"
by Ella Farman, are capital. In " Daughter and
I" our girls will be sure to learn great deal of
practical physiology. "a Dolls Fair, illustrated
By three engravDgs, is sure to be read by every lit
tie girl in the country. Ony 81 per annum. D.
Lothrop & Co., publishers, Boston, Massachusetts,
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CENTENNIAL DISCoURsEs OF THE REFORMED
(DUToHl CHURCH IN AMERICA. large and
sumptuous volume has just come into our hands,
and will receive more suitable notice as soon as
it can be examined Ii comes from the Board of
Publication of the Reformed Church, and in every
respect reflects honor upon that establishment.
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The ILLUSTRATED CHRISTIAN WEEKLY commenced
in tbs first number of the new year, serial story,
By the Editor DR.. Charles s. Robinson, illustrating
the phases of New England life 1t is emit
tied, ANNALS of Bellingham," by s. Peterson. 1t
is expected that it will run on through many mum.
bers.
BABYLAND for February. D. Lothrop & Co.,
publishers, Boston, Mass. Price, so cents year,
cents q copy. Capital for the very little folks
Send for specimen number.
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Prof f ]. W. BuCkland, D. D., of the Rochester
Theological Seminary, died January 30th, aged
forty.eight.
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The BRITISH QUARTERLY REVIEW for January,
through the Leonard Scott Publishing Co., Al
Barclay Street, New York.
Contents:
Julian's Letters; The Poetry Of the Old Testa-
ment; Alexander Vinet; Priesthood in the Light of
the New Testament; Il Spencer's Sociology: its
Ground Motive, aud Spheres Guizots History Of
France; The servian War; Contemporary Litera-
ture.
Several Of these articles are specially interesting.
"Juliau's Letters The Poetry of the Old
Testament" The contributions of Lowth Herd
er, and ERald to the scientific criticism Of Hebrew
poetry are briefly summed up; and then follows Q
long dissertation on its peculiar qualities, especial
ly dwelling on its sutjectvity, its want of plastic
power, its passion and sympathy, its rhythm, and
the various forms Of composition in which it finds
expression.
Alexander Viuet." Gives brief sketch Of
his life, an account of his life work. and the service
he rendered to Divine Truth,
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REGENT PUBLICATIONS.

LANaEs COMMENTARIES. The 9th Volume as
on Ezekiel and on Daniel The commentary on
Ezekiel is by Rev. F. W. j. Sohyo Ter, the trans
lation by Dr. Fairbairu Of Scotland. The com
ments on Daniel are mainly from Prof. Zookler'
With notes by the Rev. Dr.. Strong and Rev q.
Miller, who made the translation
The It'll volume of the Cd Testament series
contains commentary on Chronicles by Dr.. Z0ok-
Ter; translation BY Dr. Murphy of ireland. Ezra
is translated by DR.. Briggs of New York coa
meutary by DR.. Schultz. Commentary On Nehe
n,iah BY d.. Howard Crosby. Esther, translation
oy DR.. Strong and commentary by DR.. Schultz
The Rev. De. Schaff states that the three re-
naming volumes are in the hands Of the printer,
and will be brought out at short intervals,
From this it will be seen that this great work
perhaps the most copious Commentary in exist
snoe, will soon be completed, The two volumes
noticed above have both the excsllenoes aud de
tects marking the work generally. A great vol
ume OF criticism and information has been brought
together, and many valuable materials are accossi
bic to those capable of using them. To the com
mon reader the work is useless; and to tho entire
English. speaking public there is vaguenesa ana
unsatisfactory sort Of generality IA the general tina
seems to boset the German mind, aud which di
minishes the value of the criticisms from tina
quarter.
Received from Soribner & Armstrong, N. York
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The Holy SABBATH -ITs NATURE DESIGN AND
OBSERVANCE A Prize Essay. By Rev james
Scaey, pastor of the Presbyterian church, New
nan, Ga.
This is. the tract on tho Sabbath, recently pub
is6ed by our Committee Of Publication. The va
yious heads under which the discussion is conduct
ed, will best Indicate its range, They are: The
Sabbath Rooted il Tradihcn-Tnwroughtin Scrip.
ture-COnfrmed in Naiure-Not Abolished with
the Jewish eremonial--E1tabsbod by NV TeS-
lament Teaching--MaDner Of Observance These
and their subordinate topics occupy sixty three
pages, and we think an examination of the produc-
ton will satify the public that it is of the very
best Of its kind to be found anywhere. 1t is very
ample in its scope, cOgaut in it9 arguments, clear
and forCbe in its STYLE and satisfactory in It's con-
ousion. 1t is an honor TO its author and to the
Church to which he belongs and which now sends
forth this excellent document. Il is sold for five
cents.
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INTERESTING COMMUNICATIONS are on
hand = hioh must be laid over till next week.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-11-15

S. became impatient. shouted what
10 the h--ll do you live on? Not
till we landed did we get anything.
Nothing ofimportance occurred of
an unusual character until we
landed, except running over a cow
or two the evening we landed.
Our driver had taken a litlle too
much of what makes you stay 80
late. The writer was in the car
siage and it frightened the wits out
Of him, but before they had made
many jumps he had the horses
by the bride We landed at our
destination after dark. ! tell you
old meat and corn dodgers were
delicious with good hot c,ffee. So
ended our down trip; sill ce then,
one of our company is dead, two
still living here, and one is gone
to West Tennessee, who will rec
ognize this article as part of bis
history. II.
(Io be continued.)
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Troublesome Tramns.

The tramps have become un-
endurable to the inhabitants of
Eastern Pennsylvania. In a
petition addressed to Grand Ju-
ries, the "Citizens' Executive
Committee of Chester, Dela-
ware, and Montgomery eoun-
ties" declare that 500 tranps
are now roaming over the terri
tory included in the counties
named, and that the loss to. the
people through their idIeness
amounts to fully $4,000 yearly.
They then make the following
suggestion in regard to work,
houses lor the tramps: "Your
petitioners would respectfully
suggest that a few farmhouses,
or other buildings, in different
parts Of the country, might be
hired at a small annual cost, to-
which frame sleeping apartments
could chcaply be added. With
lodgings thus provided at four
or fiyepointsin the country, your
petitioners believe that work
could be found upon roads,
quarries, and bridges, which
would save the country much
yearly outlay, while by truck
and housework each of these
houses could be made self-sup-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-11-15

osay, or Nick Of the Woods. y
The curtain had just risen when
from an upper gallery came the
cry of Fire! The theatre was
denseIy packed, and as the vast
audience caught the cry and re-
allied its fearful significance a
rush wSs made fofthe doors and
windows. st This iunctuSe the
appearance of the manager mp
on the stage, who denounced tic
attempt TO create panic as the
act of some unscrupulous per-
son desiring to injure the thea
tire in the interest of a rival
house, and an offer of $50 for
his arrest, efftctually put stop.
to the panic, the audience re-
Hsuming their seats and the play
continuing. Beyond the dilap-
idation of some hats and bonz
nets and the loss Of some lew
elry, this dangerous tumult did
no damage, but for a few mo-
ments the excitement among the
crowded thousands was Of an
intensity not soon TO be forgot
ten.
The yearning sympathy for
suffering which prompted our
noble American women to their
many good works during our
own war; has not died out dt--
ring ten years and more of
peace. An association of Ia
dies of this city has been formed,
under the name Of the Society
of the Crescent and Cross, for
the purpose of aiding in the re-
lief Of the wounded soldiers Of
both the Turkish and Russian
now i'll conflict in the
East. Another association has
also been formed under the til
tie of 'eThe Society of the Red
Cross" but with a more restric-
ted object, its intended benef-
Charles being the wounded With
in the Russian lines exclusively
The wives of the most promi-
nent men in New York are at
the head of the former Of these
organizations and their benevo-
lent work is being vigorously
pushed. W RADIx.
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by was found dead in his cage.
Wood really loved and believed
in this strange being, and upon
investigation discovered that
be had been poisoned. On ques-
tioning a simple negro girl on the
subject, she admitted the poison
ing etthe insiigation of the mis-.
tres. The married pair never
lived together again, and in less
than year divorce was granted,
for uncongeniality and abandon.
ment, whereas the true causewa
Toby.
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Mail D1rectory-
Fayetteville POst-ohice.


Ra;lroad-leayes every day except SUM-
dsvatS S;45A.M.; arrives at $40 Pm. Supplies
the following offices: Kelso, Lincoln, tlynt-
vile Oregon. Georges Store, Flora, Hunts
s,at;an Salem, Winchester and Decherd.
Shelbyville stage-arriges Monday, We'd
pesday and Friday at 10 A. NJ; leaves same
davs at ppm. Supplies Mulberry. Lynch
bnrr. bonneville, County Line, Shelbyville.
Huntsville stage-leaves Monday and
Thursday at A. NJ; arrives TUESDAY and
Friday at4P.M Supplies Harpers Branch,
Goshen. Halle Green, Meridianviile and
Huntsville
Shelbvville horse--leaves Mondays and
Tbnrsdavs at g A. NJ; arrives Tuesday and
Friday at Arm. Supplies Norris Greek,
Chestnut Ridge; Hawthorne and Shelbyville.
Pulaski housewives eyerv Friday at II
NJ leaves same day a. 1880. Supplies Cy-
ruston. Boons HILL Millyille, Pisgah, Brad
shaw and Pulaski.
blanche horse--leayes evory Friday at
NJ: arrives Saturday at P. N. Sup
1lies Camargo, Molino, Cold Water. Blanche.
Money Orders can be obtained at this Of
ace upon post offices in all parts eff the u
n;,ed States. A list Of Money Order Offices
,nsv he seen on application. Rates of COM
,n;ssion Cor Money Orders are as follows;
Not exceeding SO. ~ cents
over Is aDd not exceeding $50 -. 10 DO
do 30 do do 40 20 do
40 10 do do SO % do
". B. D0UTHAT, L. NJ.
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The Hardest Battle of
the War.

Exaract from an Enquirer interview with
General James b. Stcedman, OF Ohio.
"General, what was the lard
est battle of the WARP"
"The battle of Franklin, sir.
There we're more killed for the
number engaged and the time
spent in fighting than any contest
Of the war. 1t was a terrible tus-
sIe. The rebels marched to death
like heroes and fell like grass be-
fore the scythe. They swept to the
very top of the earth works and
fell at the flagstaff. | was not at
the battle, but passed over the
field shortly afterward. Pat Gle
burne and seven of his stsff lay in
a space twenty feet square at the
very foot of the works. He was
dead game man. He command
ed Bragg's rear guard and ] COM
manded the advances guard. / had
many a brush with him. He was al
ways willingto fight, and has wheel
ed his Command into battle many a
time to accommodate me. While /
was Collector Of ths Port of New
Orleans | met General Hood fire.
euently. He is gallant, brave
man. He and | were members Of
the Boston Club and used to dine
together and talk over the events
Of the war. I said to him one
day: "Hood, why did you ever
fight the battle of Franklin?
There was no necessity for it..
You could have flanked the fort
and crossed the river either above
or below" "Steedman, said he,
81 was forced to fight that battle;
my men were crazy to fight; we
were all marching for days on
scant food, and they were hungry
and foot sore, and eager for fight.
Tney thought they could sweep
everything before them, cspture
the post and supplies, and feast
for day. / had TO humor them
to retain my control over them,
aud they went and rallied to death
as waves vainly beat against
rock. II was a magnificent, sUr
rowful sight"