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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-05-15
FoR THE CENTRAL PRrsBrrrR1AS.
HOw GREAT WORKS are DONE for GOD.

The earnest Christian wishes to live use
full life, and frequently overloOks present op-
pOrtunities for good, because he does not sp-
preciate the means in hand. Let US consider
the case of Moses, when directed by his Lord,
Co undertake special work. All the time, he
wAs mezo keeper Of sheep. He did not
own single lamb or goat; stranger in the
land, and all he could call his own, was rod
be had cut from some thicket Any day he
might have thrown it away, and cut as good,
if not better.
When the question of ways and means was
mOoted, the Lord said unto hin. What is
that in thine hand Aud he said rod. T"
Elk. iv: 2. 1t was plain simple rod not
seasoned, polished, vanished, or decorated
with gold or ivory. The Lord took what
was 10 his hand; "And thou shalt take this
rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do
signs"
This incident illustrates principle that
charscterizes the dealings of God with his
servants. All great works for Him are to
be accomplished by serving Him, with what
We have in hand.
Shsmgar with his Ox-gosd, David with bis
sling, the lad with his FIVE barley loaves and
TWO fishes; the widow and her two mites,
and Dorcss, with her needle and thimble, sf-
ford touching illustrations of the same prin-
ciple of service, and how God can use those
who consent to serve Him.
Now the application We wish our readers
TO make, amounts to about this: Whatever
you may be, farmers, lsbOrers, merchants,
mechanics, clerks, students, or sewing wo-
man, our Heavenly Father would have you
serve Him just where you are. Try to use
your business, what ever it may be, for the
glory of God. Let gOdly wages be given, and
preach Christ to all around yOu-your chill
dren, helpers in work, friends, and all with
whom you have any dealing whatever. De
not wear long face, or be of solemn coun'
tenance, but be like Jesus, pleasantly doing
good, whenever q chance presents itself.
| Your profits can be used for God in feed
ing the hungry, clothing the destitute, visit
ing the sick, comforting the wretched, ant
spreading the gospel far and wide. Jus
here, wherever We may be, there is field tt
glOrify God in, and if we fail to improve tina
which is least, there is no reason to think w
would do any better elsewhere.
God can and will glOrify himself by using
US with what we have, as He could with {
rod, OK gOad, two mites, sling, or a needle
It looked like small matter to stop ant
talk to two or three neglected-lOoking boys
playingin frog-pond one Monday morning
but it resulted in making Christian of OH
J Wanamaker, one of the most useful ant
successful Christian workers in the world
It looked like small matter to visit dul
} and stupid looking boy, and talk to hir
about Christ; but when that boy became MI
> Moody, it looks great. 1t looked like smal
business to be talking to man in the wi
derness with nothing but stick he cOul
: call his own, yet, when he became Moses,
r turned out to be great matter, in the his
e tory of all time. W. I. Z.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-05-15

In OR OUT.-The Interior, of Chicago, his
habit of saying things to the point. Here
is one of them. In speaking of church men,
bers and church cficers, it says: I" 1t is the
duty of sessions to see that the members are
really in the church or out of it. The fences
we're not built to sit on.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-05-15
HARPS OF GOLD.
Hark ! my soul, be still and wonder,
-. ,o,,,,3s ora rolls,

Hark my soul, be still and wonder,
Through the air what sounds are rolled,
Soft as dew, yet loud as thunder
'Tis an angels Harp Of Gold.
Hands that once were worn with sickness,
Rouse the holy hsllowed choir;
Forms that bowed on earth with weakness,
Wake the harp with touch of fire.
What is music here but madness
Funeral marches for the dead2
Sighs Of want and notes of sadness,
Roll around each faintipg head.
Sweet, oh, sweet the airs of heaven;
Happy hearts those skies enfold;
And with robes of light are given
To each wsarer HarpS Of Gold.
would praise as they are praising,
would strike Harp Of Gold.)
Shall the songs which they are raising
Be but by an angel told2
Then heard a soft low breathing,
To my heart the whisper came,
Saying, "Thou mayest join their rapture
Thou msyest wake their chords of fame" "
Hearts ali filed with thoughts OF heaven,
Hearts to contrise musings dear,
Hearts redeemed, and hearts forgiven,
Hearts where love has cast out fear,
Hearts that would be ever raising
Loving thoughts for love untold,
Hearts on Jesus ever gazing,
Hearts Of lore are Harps Of Gold.
When our wills are hesvep-@oulded,
When our words are sweet and low,
When by the good Shepherd folded,
We can follow him below,
With heart by sorrow tender,
And a heart by truth made bold,
And heart that will not wander
From the Shepherds AOck or fold
Harps Of Gold to these are given,
Standing by the great white throne;
Robes Of white, and souls forgiven;
Golden girdles to each one.
HGPs of GOldi Oh thought of glOryl
Child of earth, Harp Of Gold;
Fiery triAls-sorEow's story
Then are angels Harps Of Gold
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-05-15

ALL the puni8hments, and all the magis-
trases in the world, cannot hinder but there
will be evil done in it. The best way the
magistrate can take to discharge his own
Office and to amend the world is to punish
well and reward well.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-05-15
{" Young Men. -
A correspondent of the Southern Pres6y

A correspondent of the Southern Presby
terian says:
I have visited good many points in Eas,
tern Texas. They all want cheap preacher.
Indeed it comes down to this with some Of
them: "We will give so much. Now if you
will pay your own expenses in removing to
Texas, and live on four, i've or six hundred
dollars, as the case may be, we will be glad
to have you come" 1t minister ever gets
here, he will fad the old Scotch elder's vel
come to his new pastor fully verified. AS
he took him by the hand, he said, "The Lord
keep thee humble, and we'll keep thee poor"
Indeed, suppose this is eminently true every
where just now. This state of things may
keep mercenary men out of the ministry, but
it is question how many Of higher order
of talent it may drive into other professions.
No man with family cares to embark in
any profession that does not promise even
bare support.
1t was stated upon the f,or of PreSbytery
the other day. that there are ministers here
who do not receive four hundred dollars q
year. The cry is for young men, unmarried
men. They can live on less. As it was ex-
pressed, "We do not mind starving single
man, but we do not want to starve women
and children"
We think it was truly said by Texas
brother, when discussing the financial condi-
ton Of the Church, 1t is not 80 much for
the want of money. Our people are found
riding on the cars wherever they want to 90.
This requires money. They dress we'll, go
to shows of all sorts, smoke ten cent cigars,
etc. 1t is not for want of money, but for
want of religion
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
OUT or RESPECT TO THE DECEASED

Yesterday, before Judge Whitaker, Judge
John A. Campbell rose, and, addressing tho
court, said:
May 1T please your Honor---At the request
of q friend. who Ia not able to appear himself,
aud TN accordance also with my own sense Of
propriety,, / would move tho adjournment of
this court until Monday, ~ testimony OF our
sympathy ana concern ut the death OF q per-
son great In Christi ndofu, more exalted in
his rank, more venerable Ia his age, more de-
ront In his piety, and receiving more II the
larger share OF the affection and obedience
AMI the reverence OF his fellow men than any
other individual.
| For above thirty years the Pope has pre-
sided over the Christian Church. His life
during that whole period has been u life Of
tudes in his condition and In Ills fortunes But
In all that there has been q Christian fo1ti-
tude and frmness, and patience and resolu-.
ton that commend him to the love and es
ness Of his age, after having attained so long
a term, but there was scarcely a period In his
life that he may not have said with st. AM
brose, 81 am ready to die; / have lived In
such q manner that | am not afraid to live
kind Master"
Mr. j. J. Finney, the District Attorney,
rose and said:
If your Honor please ] rise to concur in the
motion to adjourn this court until Monday
next 1t may seem strange to persons who
have not reflected upon the matter that a mo-
ton of this kind should be, made upon such
an occasion. But IL we reflect that Plus TX
was considered by over two hundred millions
of people us the presiding Judge Of that Arco-
pagus of the Catholic Christians, your honor
win SOC the propriety. OF this motion: He was
above us, OF that truthful Judge from
whom your honor derives, / know, much Of
the enlightenment which you show in presid-
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
MARINE N Ews.

poRr EAps. Feb. 0. 0 p. m.-Wlnd west nth
west, fresh. Wealth r clear.
Arrvd Steamship None Nom star q y last night
British steamsh hip Laconia. at 4:so p. M. Earl
master, "a days from Liverpool. with cargo OF
Ruatan with frait. to K Morgan ia charge as Of
mate the cnptatn having died on the VOYAGE.
f Frazer master from ,' Brseo Eas.na
l.. Laeomh & Co.
=, Sailed: Steamship Mari and ships Portlaw.
a mnd R4Ssse bss hsss WEB br ns Cos
SOUTHWEST PASS Feb. .. O ). Barometer
og,7o. Wind west northwest. strong. Weather
ar Arrived fuI Mexican schooner Joaenna. Basso
master. lb days from Laguna. with general
cargo, e T. g Camne s1 .,... c-o.,..
u days from Gaudaioupe. in ballast. to master
Norwegian bark Inga. Anderson master. 10
dnys from Belfast. Ireland. In ballast. 10 master
for orders ~
The American schooner Tnen Houston. Jer-
gensen master. days from ArAnsaa. bound to
Pensacola came In to sail out Pass-a-p Outre.
y Nav YoRK, Feb. a-Sailed Steamer Bolivia,
for Glasgow; CT y Of New York aud Wear. for
Bremen: Coon. for Aspinwall; and City OF
ponTlAND. rsb e.-sailed: Lake Nepignon.
BALTIMORE, Feb 9--Arrived Leipzig, from
HAvRE, i b.. e-,-sailed: Leasing. from Ham.
burg ( + NV York.
LivGhrooL, Frb s.-Sailed: Idaho and
Scythia for New York. ~
GLASGOW. Feb. e.-Salled: Anchoria for New
York
Bremen 70 Baltimore.
HAVANA. Feb 9-sailed: City OF Vera Cruz.
for New York tE3'
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
DEPARTURE OF REX.

The morning Of the 9Th inst. was the time
appointed for the departure Of Rex from M y
cense, on his annual visit to his loved South
ecn capital New Orleans. The weather was
most beautiful, and clear sky, sunshine, and
the song Of birds gave pleasant omens for an
agreeable journey. Long before day the
streets and the roads leading to the ancient
city were crowded with interested and curious
spectators, eager to witness the royal exit.
than which a more grandly imposing scene
has never been shone ON by the god'of day.
Precisely at the hour appointed the gates of
the.palace We're thrown open, and the Kirg and
suite rode into the crowded street. This was
signal for general salute. Flags were
dipped, cannon fired, bells rung, salvo after
salvo or lighter artillery was discharged, bands
struck up the Kings Dir and thousands OF
voices sang loud and enthusiastically the
national anthem as the King turned from the
Palace Of Agamemnon toward the Agna, from
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
I'm lrourning for tho POPE.

Europe show n wiapHpread grief over the deatl
OF the Pope. In ali quarters Of tho British King
dom preparations nre being made Tor soisinn
services in the churches. A diBpntch from
Ioine says ihnl tho olling Of bells continued oil
day, and the tolling will probably continue until
Plus TX IL quietly laid n rest In rt paters =. DO
for tho Suspension Of oil public nmusements
from now until after tho 4 ne A. AtNaples the
theatres. bvurse. and nearly all stores arc
cloaed.
The remains will liz In state. for six days.
three in The Sixtine. Chapel and three III the,
Ulsljira or It, petcr'a, In oil churches special
reuuiem services viii b held but thefunsrnl
seryiees nnd ceremonies Mt 1T. Peters will BIS
among thu grnndest and most impressive eyer
gsther with tho courts Of Spain. France. Aus
tria and Portugal. will go into mourning ae u
mored In official circles that the Court OF Prus-
STA will pay similar tribute Of respect To the
dHnI Para ~5
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
MORE ABOUT TAE LESSEE TAYLOR.

In Fridays issue we gave full particulars
Of the "Lessie Taylor's" sinking.
Later advices on the subject show that the
cotton saved (249 bales was brought to this
city by the Bertha, together with q few ar
tices of the Taylor's furniture, which were
found floating. Apart OF the passengers bag
gage was also picked up. Capt. O'Pry mott
fed alLparties in the vicinity of the accident
that So so would be paid for every bale OF cot
ton saved, OF which about nineteen bales are
yet missing.
The balance of the cargo, as already stated
in the DEMOCRAT of Friday, will not be re-
covered The boat itself is completely
wrecked; neither the boiler nor machinery can
be raised, except at a very heavy expense in
money and labor. 8
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
THE COMING BALL or THE CONT
NENrALs.

We have heard Of tho work that the invita-
ton committee, the decoration committee, the
supper committee, and all the subcommittee
Of tho Continentals are performing in the
preparation for their grand ball, to be given
on February "a, md our good people may rest
assured that It will be the event Of the season.
Expense is not spared, and the names Of the
well known gentlemen In this fine military
organization furnish u sufficient guarantee OF
elegant success.
The CUntinenta1s are never behind for mill
tary. duty ind haveever been ready To extend
q helping hand for any charitable purpose
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
BKEv SEE Es.

Miss Alice Schwartz will giyo grand vocal
and instrumental concert at Grunewald Hall
on Tuesday, the 26th instant.
A grand requiem mass will be celebrated
ricks Hall, in honor Of the death and obse-
quies Of his Holiness Pope Plus IN.
Mr.. Dalecrix gives d musical soiree Mt
Grunewad Hall on Tuesday next, the 18th
instant, wherein his pupils will display their
talent and proficiency.
The "Club Dramatique ct Social, No. L."
give their second complimentary soiree at
Grunewald Hall on THURSDAY the 18th in
slant We are thankful for invitations.
In fridays issue the'intelligent compositor
made MS stilte that II. u. Rivers articles seized
by GnSuuet were vhliicd ut S1O5, 900. when 1t
should have read s1o,5oo. Sic semper t1ran-
mis-" ...
On Monday morning, before Judge Whitn-
ker, TomIinsim and those who participated in
the arrest OF Sheriff Houston will be before
the Superior Criminal Court on the rule for
contempt.
To-day at 8 o'clock there will be battalion
drill and dress pnrade OF Col. Meyers regi-
ment 1T Annunclation Square. As this place
affords ample room for mannnvrcs, there Will
doubtless be large crowd present to witness
the drill ..It
There Ia now on exhibition ut Wagener's,
No. 152 Canal street, o fine oil portrait, Life
size of Gen breckenridge The admirers OF
Il
pleased to hear that this painting will soon he
rallied. We hope that Charley Howard has
given sanction 10 the proceeding.
We have received o complimentary invita-
ton to be present ut the second fancy dress
and mask ball to be given by the Orleans Be-
nevolent Association, at Grunewald Hall, on
Saturday evening, February 20. The commit
tee of Arrangements are D. Hurley, n. D.
Hughes, VIM Schmidt, A. Brabant, ID. Lalley,
/. Wellmeyer, G. CHASER and A. Moss
At the semi-annual meeting Of the "S'and-
ard Club" the following officers were elected
to serve for tho ensuing six months: Prrsi-
dent Harry T. Brown vice president, VIM.
financial secretary, Francis Z. Daubert;
treasurer, Geo. W. Luhman*; stage man
ager. Aug. Williams; sergeant alarms, }. U.
Durel. 450 IN
*Rc-elected
The ITALIAN Club have issued their invita-
tons for their last hop this season, designat-
ing Monday evening, the twenty-iifth instant,
AS the date and the G:unewald Hall as the
place for the coming "coterie." The enter
tainments given by this club are select, and
those who attended the last declare that it
was The affair Of the season; consequently
that to take place on the date named will OF
course be- as the ITALIAN managers will make
It, the second" affair OF the season. -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
SUNK AT THE pICKETs.

The schooner Scott Venable, Capt Moore,
whilston her way out the New canal yesterday
morning, towed by mules, struck upon hid
den obstruction near the pickets and sunk
Immediately, Notwithstanding the efforts of
the crew to keep her afloat. She was laden
with full cargo Of flour and sundries, valued
at about $4,000. The vessel was less than a
year old, and was most staunch and sea
worthy. She drew at the time OF the accident
the canal There will probably be some liti.
cation over the matter with the Canal Com.
pany
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
KuHsin,s NssllA d.

LONDON. Feb. THE Times vienna GORE.
spondent teler rA, hing last evening. eays: Kus.
sla. besfdrs her exception taken to Vienna as
the place for holding. the conference. bus an.
TO make, which wprs sent by special messenger.
and are expected here ths evening Ii can
extent hlssi, has already exercised Inc right
Oh treating III no With Tursey, she will fully
recognize the equal + gifts Of tho other sigma.
her separate agreement. and IL Is more tl,Hn
probable that size will insist on o rtain points
Nv not debH nble by the conference.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
Attempted Assassfna,i0n.

Mr. Louis p Rouquette called at the Cen
trail Police Station at o'clock Sunday morn
ing and slated that while he WIS passing the
corner If st. Charles AMI DtIord streets SEINE
unkno" party fired at him point blank. me a,
ball fortunately missed him. but penetrated
his cOat-tH1l.
He further alleges that few hours before
the shooting he had a dispute with little
Creole, who wore blue goggles,. on Camp
street, ewing TO the fat that he, in passing,
happened to josie him.
The Gre j.. wished him TO accept his card,
Which he positively declined to do, and this is
the person, lie believes, who attempted to as
sassinate him 4
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND BALES
rus TmE NINTH.
Preparat IONS 10 commemorate His Death
-.ArchicpiscOpal Proclamation.

A number OF gentlemen will assemble to,
day at 2 p. M. Mt the residence of Monsegneui
Perche, for the purpose Of advising Us to the
best means Of publicly expressing The deer
sorrow felt by the whole people OF Louisiana
on the occasion Of the Pope's death.
The following proclamation onothe subject
was issued by the Right Reverend Archbishop
Perehe:
The death Of our beloved and venerable Pom.
tiff having been officially announced to us. we
conformably to the usages and the spirit oil
our church, wishing to mitigate by prayers
our grief and that Of the clergy and OF the
faithful, on account OF the death Of our Pom.
tiff, who for thirty-two years had so right
eously governed the Church Of God, do pro
claim the following: 3@ r.-.t.
|. On Monday next, the 18th inst, u funeral
service for Plus TX will 10 held in all the
churches OF the city, at such hour rs may
DO deemed convenient to the parishioners.
q The evening before the ceremony, and
after tho "Angeus," the bells will be rung for
u quarter OF an hour to announce tho NOR.
rows service.
s. Said service will be held In each country
church as soon rs this proclamation shall
havo been received by Tho faithful, who will be
invited to attend.
T. HHVIUR UPeU UiUSTFIeWcu Dy bPVeTHI
olics, DESTROYS Of showing their deep respect
and veneration for the memory OF Plus TX by
q public manifestation, we make known that
u grand solemn funeral service will be held at
the Cathedral at 0 o'clock on Wednesday, the
10th inst This day, coming Immediately
after The closing OF the pastoral retreat, will
afford tho clergy of this city, and the priests
from the country who may be In town, an
opportunity to attend the ceremony.
8. All religious organizations, and all pious
lay members Of the Church, arc requested to
approach the communion table In behalf OF
tho dead Pontiff, either the day Of the service
or anv day convenient to them.
8. From and after the publication OF this
edict I'LL priests at mass will replace the orr
Sous PRO Papa" by these: "Pro Eligendo
Summo Pontifice."
Given at New Orleans this eighth day Of
February, 1878. }. N. PERCHE
Archbishop Of New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
A MASS nj EETING.

Yesterday Messrs. Carroll and Heath, with
tho members Of the legislative committee Of
the Real Estate and Taxpayers union, wait
ed upon the Mayor to obtain his sanction for
the use OF Lafayette Square for grand mass
meeting, to be held on Saturday. February 16,
in favor OF 81 constitutional convention Mayer
Pilsbury replied that the square was at their
service, and at the service and command
OF all respectable organizations. The call for
the meeting will be found in another column.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10

chosen words OF farewell to The people Of
Argolis.
fhe troops then formed in tho Designated
order, and, with the King and the Guard Of the
Larissa who held tho post of honor as body
guard 10 the King for The day, awaited the
signal to advance.
Soon the roar Of a hundred guns from the
summit OF Mount Eubia gave the signal. The
word wns passed along the line, and the King
was on his way.
At Argos His Majesty bade adlei TO bis
escort, got on board his yacht, and soon the
shores Of Argolis aud Tacoma wero but the
dim outlines Of pleasant emetnbrances to the
voyagers, for whom ~ loving people wait
with pleasure and anxiety.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10

and repudated amy desire to cripple develop
@ment oil The Christian races.
M, Glndst no, while approving the declara..
ton no "a ths policy oil the government. still
considered IL Indefinite. He did not SEQ that it
allowed nee ,ssity for the vote.
Nh. Henry Fnweett Liberal. esnsnred the
course 81 Lord Harrington In relinaushiDg tho
opposition.
Mir. forster protested against the yoto. but
declared he had withdrawn his amendment 40
All MOTTO infane the excitement of the country.
Tho debate having terminated. the House
follows. For tho vote. y3s. ngaiDat H. t24: ma
Iority In flYor, 2pl
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-10
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
THE ENGLISH FLEET.
views Of the London Times on the situR-
ti8n In the East.

LONDON, Feb. The Times approves Of the
governments action In aending portion of the
fleet to ConetnntnopIe. III
It says I'LL danger II renewal Of the war be-
tween Tur key and Ruasa Is now over; the
bople: nothing romans for us to be concerned
about but the due 40 tement of Che terms of
peace and protection of our immeda q
Interests. Rus sa liz under I'm honorable
pledge not TO advance further; sh 5uiI
rho do 30. under my pretext she would arouse
the suspicion and excitement OF u taeountry, oil
which the lust few days have afforded some
dangerous premonitory symptoms. but II abe
VIII Loyalty restr rain her forces. even within the
limits fixed by the armisioe. there Ia no reason
why the conditions of permanent peace should
not he temperatelv discussed and deliberately
determined mt ~ congress.
Tha stxiy.tlfst regime nj will ieave Dover to-
day for Portsmouth to embark for Malta
1t IL stated the RissianH have captured 1aD-
600 men. including twenty Pashas and 1909 can
Lon. during the war.