The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1877-08-22
DOMESTIC MISCELLANY.

Prof ]. HILL recently of the Female Institute
in Charlotte, N. O., has purchased the Academy
in Statesville, n O., and will open it on the Sd Of
September.
Col. James Sinclair of the United States mail
service, died at Munroe, North Carolina, on the
9th inst.
Constitutional Convention Of Georgia adopted a
section repudisting the State railroad bonds, by
vote of l66 to l6.
The life of the late Dr. Wilson, of Bombay, will
shortly be published. 1t is from the pen of DR..
Duff, who, with DR.. Wilson, was one of the oldest
Scotch missionaries who have ever labored IN India
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg has been studying into
the merits OF japanese music, and finds now and
then melody which she pronounces perfect in con-
struction original, beautifully simple, full of senti-
ment, and suggestive of touching words.
An appeal to the Council of the Evangelical Ali.
ance having been made some months back by the
Protestant missionaries of Upper Egypt, such rep
reservations we're made through the English For
eign Office as have resulted in permission being
given by the Khedve's Government to the Pro-
testants of Notch and Koos to build churches on
convenient sites in both Of these places
1t cost our nation great deal to drive Mr.. Sit
ting Bull across the British line, and it is likely to
has determined that commission of three be APP
pointed to act with similar commission on the
part of Canada and arrange for the return of Sit
ting Bull and his followers to the Uaited States.
One member will be an army officer, another will
represent the Indian Department. and third will
be selected after conference with the President.
Edward MayeS, son-in-law of L. Q. G. Lamar, has
been appointed to and accepted the Professorship
of Law in the State University, at Oxford, Miss.
1t is claimed 10 behalf of this institution that it is
cheaper than any other University or College in
this country. The University is entirely tree No
fee is charged for tuition, or room rent matric
ulation, or for diplomas and the entire expenses
of the student for the scholastic year. except books,
clothing, and travelling expenses, need not exceed
$l36.
Naval Cadet Appointed Hon. John Randolph
Tucker has nominated and the Secretary Of the
Navy has appointed Il. Frank Paxton, of Rock
bridge, to stand examination as naval cadet at An
napolis He is the son of the late General Fran
Paxton, who fell at Charlottesville at the head OF
the Stonewall brigade, and is said to be young
man OF high moral character and fine talents.
Lyachburg sTg5,lNl.
Mr.. Robert L Cooke, of Babylon, New ork, an
elder brother of William d. Cooke Eq, OF Staun
ton, was drowned on Saturday evening last near
Fire Island. A party, consisting of Mr. Cooke and
his son, accompanied by Mr.. W. D. Cooke, of
Staunton, and his son.in-law, Mr. George P. Ba-
ker, we're on fishing excursion in sail-b boat Mr..
Robert L. Cooke was washed overheard by break.
er, and, although an expert swimmer, was drowned
before the boat could reach him.
Central University, Ky.-The halls Of this insti.
tuition will open again for the reception of students
on the first Monday in September. The crafty. |
ing evidences Of its prosperity and success as an In
stitution worthy of the Church, have produced |
profound impression on the minds of all parents |
who desire to put their sons under course of
thorough training, -Keatucky Presbyterian.