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geIigiuns gutsllissaes.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.

Rev. S. W. Blain's Post Office address has been
changed from Carrolton to Louisville, Ky.
Rev. E P Davis Post ofi,e address has been
changed to Calhoun Mills, s. G.
Rev. W. NJ Kilpat rick's Post Office address has
been changed from Belmont, Texas, to Flatonia,
Texas.
Rev. J. P osborne's Post office address has been
changed from Renfre, VS. Station, Tenn, to Pleas
ant Grove, Ala.
Rev. John G. Laws Post Office address has been
changed from Brighton, England, to S39 City
Road, London, England.
Rev. R. B. Morrow, Of Tennessee, will supply the
Brandon church Miss, after this month. He
will probably preach one Sabbath monthly at Mor-
mouth church and will also have one vacant Sab
bath each month He will preach in Brandon on
the first and third Sabbath, regularly.
The Presbyterian congregation of Greenville have
called Rev r. H. Nail, OF Grifin, Ca, who was
here short time ago, to the pastorate OF their
church for the ems uing year. Mr.. Nall was very
favorably impressed with our city while here, and
we hope to have the opportunity of welcoming
him,-Greewale IS. CT Daily Negs.
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Southern Historical Society.

RICHMOND, January 4th, 1878.
Editors Dispatch.- discussion in the pa
pers in reference TO the Virginia Historical So.
ciety' has been somewhat extensively applied to
the Southern Historical Society. aud comments
made thereon which might prove detrimental to
our interests, beg leave to say that We begin the
new year with brighter prospects than ever--that
so far from fearing any suspension OF our work We
are confident of being able to greatly enlarge it,
and that we are determined to make our monthly
(.SOuthern Historical Society Papers, more inter-
esiiug and valuable than ever before.
There has been constant addition to our ar
ebieves, which have now become simply Invaluable
to all seekers after the truth concerning our war
between the States"
But we appeal to our friends and all who desire
to see the truth of history vindicated to continue
to give us their aid noG only by sustaining our pub
LEGATIONS, but by sending to our office everything
which will shed light on cur Confederate history.
j. WILLIAM JONES, Secretary.
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The Unsearchable Name.
A Sonnet.
BY MARGARET j. PRESTON.

"When 1 attempt to give the power which
see manifested in the universe an objective form,
personal or otherwise, it slips away from me, decu
ing all intellectual manipulation. | dare not use
the pronoun He regarding it; dare not call it
Mind l refuse to call it even Cause. Its
mystery oversbadows me."-Rfof TyndaH, IN
"F0rtnightly Reuieao.
o, proud philosopher, so seeming meek
Who on the midnight heavens dost gaze with awe,
And own the mystic force behind the law,
Confessing that thy fnitude is weak
To gauge infnity, when thou wOuldat seek
With eyes that are but mortal eyes, to draw
What never save immortal vision saw,
Or utter what no human lipAan speak.
Thou "dare not call it b Then dare not SO {;
If, underneath the mystery a art awed;
We talk of man thus: he breads the sod:
Thou wilt not name it Mi or Cause? Too low
These earth words comp Piblel Nay, go
Back to primordial truth, az all it GoD!
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
PIETY, a DISTINCTION OF KIND.

Among the distinctions which divide men
as men, piety is the only one which is dis
tinctiOn of kind. We are all more or less,
strong, intelligent, refined, moral; but we
are not all more or less pious. As gold is
a metal which differs from all other metals,
as the apple is fruit which differs from all
other fruits, SO piety is an excellence which
differs from all other excellences.
The sacred writers, in order to set forth
this distinction, contrast in each sphere, the
two things most directly and intensely OPP
posite. In the forensic or legal sphere, We
have righteousness and unrighteousness.-
The justification Of the sinner is something
necessarily defnite-not admitting therefore
of degrees, and yet constituting distinction
in kind of most tremendous Importance.
In the sphere of natural science, We have
the elements of light and darkness. No
amount of darkness will make light.
In the sphere of morals, we have holiness
and unholinesS; holiness being at one ex
treme and unholiness at the other.
In the sphere of husbandry, We have two
growths, which though often found together,
are as different as posSible-the wheat and
the tares. The one is to be slowed in the
garner, the other is to be burned.
In the political sphere, we have citizens
and foreigners. Every person in our repub
lie belongs to one of these classes, or to the
other.
In the criminal kingdom, we have the
sheep and the wolves, or goats. The wolf
cannot be tanned into sheep, and the sheep
cannot be exaspersted or soured into wolf.
In the natural relations, We have the dis
tinctions of birth. As one may be born into
anything-into fOrtune-into royal rank
and authority, 80 one may be born into the
kingdom of God. Birth alone is sufficient
to produce distinction of kind, and birth
it is which stands as the beginning of piety
Another form of the distinction is that be
tween the children of God and the children
of Satan. God and Satan are the most op
posed of all opposites. 1t is impossible fol
them to have a single atom in common.
Finally, piety is life-the absence of i
death.
The scriptures thus exhaust all the re
sources of illustration, to show that piety ii
a distinction, not merely of kind, but of de
gree. The characteristics of such distinc
ton are defniteness, certainty and perma
hence. 1t is definite as the distinction o
metals-certain as the distinction of record
and permanent as the distinction of sex. l
would not be worth while to make much eff
fort to secure piety, if we were liable to los
it, but the motive to secure is increased b.
the permanence of the possession. Life il
all other directions is made up of gaining
and losing; in this direction whatever w
gain is Sure, is eternal gain.
Here then in the distinction of piety, W,
have something upon which to hang dis
tinction of worlds. The Atlantic has beer
crossed, but not that gulf which in eternity
separates the friends and the enemies of God
W. E. B.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09

HAMPDEN SIDNEY.-It will be seen from
the communication of Rev. DR.. Atkinson
that the amount of $4,000 for an increase
of endowment has been raised. This an
nouncement will be received with mnch graf
6oation. The result is owing chiefly to the
indofahgable labOrs of its hOnored President.
While this sum brings a much needed relief
to venerable and noble institution, it should
be regarded as only the beginning of better
days. With the first openings of more pros
porous times the friends of Hampden Sidney
should look to ef5r.s for that complete en-
dowment yet needed for putting the college
in a condition to answer fully all its own as
pirstions, and to accomplish the good for
which it was founded a century ago.
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burned at the All this is very well.
But now what ID ae Southern Churchman
say? First it that R ualiSm is in
creaaing, and il positively and persis-
tently declared week or two ago that
" Ritualisn is We published the
proceedings Of Evangelical knowledge
Society, in with with many others the
Churchman'S diod ban, Bishop Whittle, par
5icipated, and WIS BIB loudly reclaimed in
alarming terms tt 4t Rltuali m is ga bold,
aggressive and growing party within our
Church." and that "its growth has been
rapid"
8. If it is dead, as the OycAman afirms,
our comments can do no harm if it is alive
and at work, why should offence be taken at
themH The Churc4nan refers to the fact
that wOrldlness and sinful amusements are
COO much countenanced among Presbyterians.
Agreed; and clay Oh McDaff;" you are our
ally there, not our Ye. 1t also refers to In
dications Of unsouHhneSs of doctrine among
Presbyterians in Scotland, and here and there
in this country. While some of the alleged
facts, las, for example, in regard to Univer-
salist tendencies in DR.. Crosby seem to be
from doubtful and sensational sources, yet
suppose we admit it all What then? Here
is the difference:
4. Presbyterians discipline those among
them who teach false doctrine. Where are
they sheltered and cherished? Presbyterians
obey the SCriptural Injunction" A man that
is an hereto after the first and second admO.
milton, reject. But what, We ashland il
all sOlemnity-what is done in the Episcopal
Church with these people who are admitted
to be teaching and practicing some of the
worst things belonging to Romsnism. What
is done to discipline them? If it were moi
too serious subject, it would be ludicrouI
to observe the way in which the Churchmdn
manages the matter. At one time its song
is-"All quiet along the Potomac tonight.
But not quite content with that, it every nov
and then turns upon these Romanizers ant
shakes rod at them, and threatens then
substantially after this fashion," You haC
better take care; if you keep on at this rate
after while something may happen" The
idea is distinctly held out that if this thing
goes on and gets to be too prevalent, there
will be COmmotiOn in the camp some day
Put into a short dialogue between father
and his family physician, it would run thus
Father: Doctor, am much alarmed, be-
cause of malignanfksease which has broker
out in my large far one or two of my
children have some be which I greatly fea'
is the smallpox.
Doctor: DONE alarmed, my dear cir
Small. pox is indeed dreadful malady; bu
you need not mind v so long as only one Of
two have it. Whenever it becomes genera
in your family you may depend upon ny
prompt attention.
Whenever the Episcopal Church under
takes to discipline its ministers and people
for this Popish heresy, we shall be among th'
first to announce it. In the meantime those
who censure that Church for tolerating thi
pe8tilent error should be accounted friends
1 ~
and not intermeddling enemies.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09

DEAR OLD STORIES TOLD ONCE MORE. By
Faith Lstimer," the we'll known writer for chill
dren. A book with large pictures, good, clear
type and Bible stories. told in an attractive way.
This book has forty fullpage engravingS, and is
just the book so many mothers and Sunday School
teachers are wanting. QqsrtO, l64 pp., 40 cuts,
81 %. Postage 10 cents.
American Tract Society, $50 Nassau Street, N.
York. T. L. D. Wsflrd, Richmond.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09

"Is IT RESPECTFUL ?"-The article under
this title was written by one of the most in,
telligent and discreet elders in our Church.
We leave it to speak for itself without word
of comment.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09
Central 8usb9tuIan,
Richmond. Va. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1878.
- aUEsTIONs ZOE CONsCIENCE. -

About FIVE months in the present year Of the
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN have gone, yet not one.
half of what is due for that time has been paid
We earnestly request those who find their labels
reminding them Of delinquency to put few plain
questions to their conscience, and let us have the
answer as soon as they give it.
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PREMIUM FOR SUBSCRIBERS, 1878,

Any person obtaining new subscribers, and
transmitting payment, may retain serenity
fvs cents, as 8 commission for each name.
Transmit by a Post Office money order, or
by a registered letter.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW for January-Februsry.
A S. Barnes & Co., New York, publishers
Contents:
Theirs; Elements Of National Wealth; The Sec
ond Harvest at Olympia; First Impressions Of
Athens; Summers Place in History Money and
its Laws; Imperial Federalism in Germany; Mod
ern Love; The Count of the Electoral Vote Art
in Europe Contemporary Literature.
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and Anti-type-by prophecy and its fulfllment-
by the test of personal appropriation-by the only
faith that meets and satisfies the hungry cravings
of the soul that sincerely and intensely is seeking
after the truth. NJ. j. 2.
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There are twenty-one universities in the German
Empire, with 20 229 students. The University of
Berlin is the most frequented, having 4 597 stu
dents. The universities cost the Imperial budget
more than y, 500 900 francs per annum.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09

The "VIRaINIA STAR" is paper edited
and published in Richmond by and for COL
Ored people. The following terms in which
reference is made to call upon the retiring
Governor, is highly creditable for its good
sense aud politeneSs:
1.-THE cell of colored citizens on last Monday on
Governor Kemper, to tender him their good wish
es on his retirement from Office. was timely and al.
together appropriate. These gentlemen differed
widely from the Governor in politics, and their
spokesman told him SO, but we think all thinking
men ought to be able to discern nobleness of char.
acter in any man and have fearlessness enough to
applaud it. -
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Ministers Wanted in Texas Rev. S. F. Tsnuey

Ministers Wanted in Texas Rev. S. +. Tenney
writes from Crockett, Texas, January Sd:
Dear Brother-Please say to your readers that
l am informed by one of the Elders that the Pres
bytarian Church in Tyler, in this State, desire the
services of a Presbyterian minister, if possible for
his whole time They have secured subscriptions
20 the amount Of over $500 for a minister, and
probably can raise more. 1t is very important
field, in q prosperous and healthful town, and
hope will soon De occupied by cook worker
Our Presbytery also desires to employ an Evan.
gelist.
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Gno HIoSI dOo auu VIZ ohahe VI IepuuldbIuS d
single dollar that isrightfully due to any man!
While the people of this commonwealth
welcome to his seat a chief magistrate whose
character and history are pledge of "what
soever things are true, and honest, and just,
and pure, and of COED report" they also
part with their late Governor with senti.
ments of profound respect and good will
The name of Governor Kemper deserves a
high place among his predecessors, for the
integrity, ability and irmnesS with which he
has held the helm of the State during four
years of almost unexampled financial depres-
sion.
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expressions OF appro
the State debt the tn
liday utters no unce3
squarely up to the q,
there is but one honI
the debt, that is to !
when Virginia shalt
4 u IL
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81. On the subject Of
Apet of Governor Hol-
b sound. He stands
tiOn, and insists that
way of dealing with
q it. Far be the day
be upon her forehead
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OUR New GovERNoR.was formally clothed
with his high Office on New Years day, amid
unusual demonstrations of rejoicing, both
military and civil. His inaugural address
has attracted much attention outside of Vir-
GINA as we'll as within it, and with very few
exceptions the public press is hearty in its
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cause of a malignant
out in my large fars
children have som Q
is the small pOx. J
Doctor: " Don
Small is indeed
non mad nj mind \
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-11
The following table gives the time and places whsr,
4 a M ~

When the moon travsrscs the cone of shadow thrown
by the where darkest the eclipse ~ total
and central and It's duration the greatest possible.
The eclipse may, however, be still total, with ous
being CENTRAL when the orDit OF the moon traverssS
a sufficient breadth OF the cone. But " the moons
node IL far from the centre OF tho cone, is disk
penetrating umbra only IN part, Will oaly DO n'
completely darksned-the eclipse will be partial
The color OF the shadow Is at hrst grayish black,
winch permits nothing OF the part eclipse
but ~ the shadow gains the lunar Dusk reddish
tint makes its appearance aud the details OF the
principal spots become Visible. Between the Iumi-
nous crescent ruddy centre OF the shadow 10
observed q band OF grayish blue.
OBSERVATIONS
II the orbit OF the earth and that OF tho moon
both IN The plano, there would be eclipse OF
the sun al every moon and an eclipse Of the
whenever II Is iulL But the orbit OF the moon makes
an angle OF about 81 degrees with the plano OF the
the nodes. Astr have calculated that II the
at the time Of moon. the may eciipssd
or II loss than IL dog "a min. from either node at
tho full moon the may be sclipsed at all other
times there can BIO eclipse Tor the shadow OF the
moon will fall either above or below the Garth az the
time Of the new moon ana the shadow OF the earth
will fail either above below tho moon Mt the tune Of
full moon. The most general number OF eclipsss In
any year Jour- there sometimes six eclipses 10
a year, but thore cannot be more than sovsn nor
fewer than two the ecliptic limits OF the sun
greater than those OF the moon, and be nee there Will
be- more solar than lunar eciipssa In 4 central
eclipse Of the The moons At the middle Of
the eclipse Is directly opposite 10 the sun and the
moon Is then one OF her nodes.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-08-11
IN A BAD PREDICAMENT.

statement made 10 the Mayor and Common Coun.
ell Of Long Island City by tho Guy Treasurer, Mr..
John Il Morris, shows tue financial Affairs Of that
place TO be In very embarrassing condition indeed
Tho figures show that every important charter fuud
has been heavily overdrawn, and that every dollar
In treasury to tho credit Of the State, county
and ward taxes, amounting to about $2l,0O0. Will b
needed 10 tho interest the public debt falling
due the present month-leaving not dollar for The
maintenance Of tho schools, the pay Of the police the
repairing Of the streets any other purpose however
urgent the requirement may De- The Treasurer
ssys:-"rhe simple result oil analysis Of
the accounts Is to show clearly that the money
properly belonging 20 the various funds hav,ag
balances ~ their credit has been pay over.
drafts on funds which mad nothing 90 their credit
The money which has accrued TO the credn Of The
percentages ana Interest accounts has been mainly
used 70 meet the overdraits on the public debt aud
interest account Thus, overdrsfts have been made
OH accounts having nothing TO their credit
funds s25,9l 81 Water Dcpar tmsnt nd, 1861 81;
school funds, s. 725 S3 pubic debt and interest ae
count. SOL 2ss To- Inc unsatisfactory nature Of this
EXHIBIT Is due IN great measure 10 the large VI
unpaid taxes year alter year acoumustiuv and which
II mas been found Impossible to collect although rsck
essness and extravaganza the part OF tho Alder
men have doubtless mad considerable 70 do with II
There are now very nearly $500 900 OF Outstanding
taxes due the CITY, aud 10 IS Impossible 70 say NOE
much Of this amount viii ever be fsaiizsd."
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thns nne1psctsd delays might arise and the public
would shoA feei disappointed. Mr.. Bishop. however.
hnasy slated, with these reservations to possible
delays OF contractors tna tho road would be opened
lem River sometime In January, 1879.
TIM CRY HALL BRANCH
very important work, which also progressing
with The most rapid sownsss that any rapid transit
could possibly boast OIL Is The extension Of the east
si0e road from Chatham square to the ny Hall Not
newspapers IN Park row. anybody who observes any
evening the rush for the horse oppo
site the HERALD Office, sufficiently appreciate the
importance OF opening this branch simultaneously
with the main road. And yet work on this ex-
tension has bssn barely begun, or rather
fashion az to be still In its frs stage. The company
are excusing delay ths ground that the bridge
company aud others causcd the vast deal Of trouble
IN reference their City Hall station. AT nrst the
the bridge company objected. Then II was put ION
paperl opposite the Stats Zeitung building, when
Mr.. uttsndorier objected. Now IL mas been husly
fixed IN tho second story VI the old Stddfs-
ZeituNg building, No. II Chatham street. While
these difficulties would explain the delay In
the put up the iron structure In time for the
speedy opening OF this branch. Had the foundations
cotapiesd more rapidly and the iron work been
erected temporary STALLION could now be instructed,
and by the 26tn-when M Bishop says, the east side
road VIII De definitely opened-the pressing public
need rapid transit direct from the City Hall could
DO satisfied As II ID, hundreds OF passengers Will
have 70 walk to Fulton street station to take the
trains. and hundreds more, rather than walk that
distance and lose the time, will mot 60 there ~ All but
ster think that the Guy Hall extension cannot DO
opened before November J. and u Is doubtful III ut The
present Of prOgrcss, II will be completed even
then, and IN us the great work craws slowly along