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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Relief Fund.
AUU IIaIUTUdIIy1
RICHARD NICKNAME,
j. LEIGHTON WILSON,
0ecretoy,.ee


The contributions of minister to this fund are
not forfeited by the failure of payment at the time
specified in the original agreement. He must in
deed make his contributions annually in order to
preserve his claim to the annuity promised to his
family. But if dire necessity deprives him of the
power Of continuancy he does not lose the payments
he has already made. Nothing is forfeited by the
failure. The contract is indeed terminated and
broken but every farthing deposited in the fund
will be paid to the family for whom the contribu-
ton was given. The savings already secured by the
self denial of the husband and father, will enure to
the sole benefit of his wife and children for whom
he had suffered and sacrificed. Whether he had
made one, two or three or ten payments whether
he was young, middle-aged or old whether he had
contracted for the smallest annuity of two hundred
dollars, or for the largest of six hundred dollars !;
the sum of all the annual contributions received by
the Relief Fund will be paid to the survivors at his
death, without abatement or discount. The de-
post cannot be lost or diminished The contract
is so arranged, that if the annual payment shall be
continued until the death of the minister his fam
lily shall receive in the annuity much larger sum
than he had deposited but if he fails to continue
to heend they are to receive no less than the whole
of the annual payments. If he keeps on, he gains
largely if he stops, he loses nothing. The Gene
raj Assembly, by its Treasurer, becomes the custo-
dian of his savings, and at his DEATH delivers them
to his family undiminished, without any forfeiture,
without exacting any penalty for the nonperform-
ance Of his contract, and without any transfer of
his deposits to the benefit of the other contributors
who continue their annual payments to the end Of
their lives Can any of our ministers find better
and wiser investment for their families2
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02
Old Year Memories.

Ir is we'll for us to stop and consider at all times,
but it seems peculiarly appropriate, as we lay away
the old year, to pause little and ponder we'll the re-
cord it bears to Heaven. Very few of us say good
bye to it with no misgvings or regrets. There are
duties undone, opportunities neglected. blunders
and positive sins that the old year must carry with
it. We cannot call back either the past or the
errors it records We shall never live it over
again or rectiy its failures or mistakes. God him
self cannot change what has been, or make the ao
tua record one whit whittier or less blotted than We
have ourselves left it. But there are some things
thank Heaven that we can do forgetting the
things that are behind. we can press forward
{" blot out the remembrance of the sins Of every
penitept SOUL And it is surely wise that We
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02
FoR THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Latter Day Inspirations; or, How We Read
Religious Newspapers.

The parable Of the good and bad seed may be
we'll applied to our manner of reading religious
newspapers. This is so good,' we say mentally
and aloud to those about us when we read in their
columns things that can we'll be assimilated in our
daily lives Yes" is the united response of
our hearers with the almost invariable accompani
ment of sigh Some peoples entire religion con-
sists in signs. 1t is as though God or men read q
perpetual liturgy in their hearing, and they lifted
up heart and eyes, at stated intervals from world
y things, to say, "Lord be merciful to US misera-
BILE sinners - and instead of His answering mercy
giving the paintve petition at last ring of joyful
assurance it grows as meaningless as the prating
of parrots This or that is good all agree.
If it is good to day. it is good also for tomorrow,
and all our to-morrows. 1t may touch on some
known besetting sin. Signing its truthfulness will
not overcome it. The conscience receives another
whispered "peace," and the christian life, if in
deed it has begun, is weakened and made sick
Cor. xi &c. If we read of crying evil in the
church at large, or in our own immediate branch,
we should not let it pass by with simple "Yes,
that is true, but people will do So" Cry out to
that lone watcher on the wall who has dared to
lift up his voice Let him hear your ans&er
through the darkness, and the duplicated cry may
awake the seepers in the streets Of the city Our
papers are filled with appeals for help in all de-
partments of church work. At one time it is from
destitute church, or from friend of the colored
people in our midst or the poor and suffering in
body; these appeals with those that have not
grown faint through eighteen centuries from the
broad, broad plains of heathenism. Tney are read
by some with hardly thought, others read and
forget. Some scorn the pittance they are able to
give, and will not contribute until the magnitude
of other contributions conceals theirs. When our
benevolence is excited, perform promptly or it will
cool in the mold of reflection or seek other enter
prizes that Satan holds in readiness for unwary
souls.
What l have written applies to the majority of
newspaper readers, and it is as wrong as it is true
We should read and act One great cause of this
unfruitfu newspaper reading is, believe, its great
abundance We are sated Supplied from excess.
When we read treasures of other thought whose
truth flashes across the mind like the passing OF
angel wings, seize on it, lay it up. Slip it in the
leaves of our Bible from which they have as often
been quarried. Much that is written comes with
the authority of latter day. inspirations from
those speaking as they are moved
o. E. D.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

The Rev. J. G. STEPHENSON, D. DAT
meeting of the Presbytery of Montgomery
week before last the pastoral relation be-
tween DR.. SheppersOn and the church in
Liberty, Bedford county, Va, was dissolved;
the church expressing at the same time a
very high appreciation of their minister
The separation is taken in view of DR.. Shep.
persons returning to his old field of labor at
Pisgsh and New London-Where his ministry
began more than thirty-6Ve years ago.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

The New VOLUME OF THE LIVING AGE. The
new year of LitteITs Living Age opens with the
number for the week ending January 5th.
Owing to the recent establishment of important
periodicals abroad-notably The Mneteeath Cen.
taug in England, and to the Simultaneous i'm.
provement of others, fresh impetus has been
given to foreign periodical literature; the ablest
living thinkers and writer's being enlisted in its ser
vice to an extent heretofore probably unequalled.
The LiUtng Age presents with satisfactory COM
pleteness what is most valuable in this literature
The publishers already announce for early numbers
of the new year. articles by Louis Kossuth, ex-
Governor of Hungary ION the Turkish Question:,
Prof Max Miller, Prof Goodwin Smith, the Duke
of Argyll Ri Hon. w. Z. Gladstone ION Courses
of Religious Thought, Richard A. Proctor, Prof
Owen and others (Studies in Science) Frances
Power OObbe, Alfred Russell Wallace, Prof j. @.
Blackie, Edward A. Freeman, Matthew Arnold, j.
Leslie Stephen, John Ruskin, and other eminent
writers.
The beginning of a new volume is a favorable
time for new subscriptions, and the publishers still
present to new subscribers for 1878 the last seven
numbers of 1877, which contain the first install
ments of fine new German serial translated for
the Living Age; also serial story by Miss Thack-
cray, and the usual large amount of other valuable
matter,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

and is often unable to find one that seems suited to
his wishes or to their wants but it is certain and
beyond the possibility of doubt that if he selects
this plan of beneftting his pastor and family he
will select gift that will be exactly suited to their
wants and necessities, that will assist them at the
time of greatest need, that will feed them when
they are hungry and Clothe them when they have
no one else to provide for them. The apostle says
'pure religion and upde6ed is to visit the widows
and fatherless in their affl ction, and by such
present any one may make them most grateful
visit.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02
PREM1UM ZOE sUBgCRIBERs, 1s7s.

Any person obtaining new subscribers, and
transmitting payment, may retain seventy
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Transmit by a Post ofice money order, or
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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

SOME UNREASONABLE EXCITEMENT is
manifested by our old friend, the Southern
Cbwchman, on account of the publication of
DIR. Hopkins letter, and remarks in connec
tiOn therewish in the Central Presbyterian of
last week. We feel bound by the law of be-
neYOlence TO administer a ssdativs, and would
do SO at once, if other indispensable matters
did not prevent.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

General Amnesty.-The January number of the
North american RevteaO contains clear and vigor-
Gus article entitled General Amnesty, from the
pen of Hon. j. Randolph Tucker, Of Virginia.
Ex.eov. Geo. ". McCOOk, of Ohio, died in New
York, December 28th, OF paralysis.
Gen. Charles Clark, Ex-Governor of Mississippi,
died at his residence in Bolivar county, on Decem.
Der 18th,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02
FROM THE NORTHERN STATES.
Synod of Atlantic.

This Synod is in connection with the Northern
Presbyterian Church and composed of churches of
colored people. A correspondent OF the PAiladel-
phia Presbyterian says:
1.-THE Synod met in Concord, N. c., December
9Th, the Rev. DR.. Nation, Moderator,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

should make as we nay make, even the failures
of the past useful to US as lessons, both to teach
us our own weakness and to point US to the true
source of strength. We may thus stand upon the
new made grave Of the old year, as a stepping.
stone, and rise just so much higher as we epdeavor
to climb up to the duties of the new Western
Recorder
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

THE LESSON IN STORY. PANsY's LESSON Book
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS Square I6mo. D.
Lothrop & Co., Boston. Price, 10 cents
"PanSy," Mrs G. R. Alden) has prepared
The Lesson in Story" in which every lesson is
told in simple, strong language followed by Things
to notice, Things to think Of, few Questions for
me, the Golden Text, Prayer and Blackboard
picture.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02
GmtraI 4rrsbptuian,
REV. WILLIAM BROWN, D. D., Editor.
Richmond, Va, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1878.
- ouEsTIONs 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.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

CoRREoTIoN.-In the editorial article on
Commissions, last week, it is said that Church
power is vested in the whole body of believ,
ers, "and is ordinarily exercised by them i'm
medistely in the choice of their officers, and
as to other things Immediately through Of
fcers, etc." The word italicised should have
been nsdiGtely.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

THE MODEL PRINTERS GUIDE for December is
model of typographical skill. The paper is
PUBLISHED quarterly, in the interest of young print
eEs. Send thirteen cents to J. w. Daughadsy &
Co., publishers, No. 728 Chestnut street, Phiadel-
phia, Ps.. and secure the Guide for che year. A
book Of one hundred pages, entitled How to
Print free to every subscriber
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02

The NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW for January
February. New York D. Appleton & Co., 549
and 55l Broadway. Terms, SIS year.
Contents:
Charles Sumner; A Orumb for the Modern
Symposium !" The Art of Dramatic Composition,
Part Il General Amnesty; The English Aristocra.
cy; "reminiscences of the Civil War; The Origin
of the Italian Language; Ephesus, Cyprus, and
MyceD@; Capture of Ksrs, and Fall Of Plevna
Currency QuackS, and the Silver Bill Contempt.
raIy Literature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-23
General News.

The Ameer Of Afghsnistan has treated Eng
lands ultmstum with contempt, and war has been
declared by England.
The native cavalry which will be employed
against the Amer are being trained in revolver
practice, by shooting at full galop at a tar
get representing an Afghan chief.
Ingenious Western sainders happen into sa-
looms, make bets on future events and give the
stakes to the landlords to hold then, few days
later, happen back, ard agreeing to draw the bet
obtain good money from the saoon-keeper, their
base coanterfeiters having meanwhile been mixed
up with his cash.
The Black Prince, which has arrived at Halifax,
under command of the Duke Of Edinburgh, is
perhaps the largest war vessel that has visit
ed American waters. This ronclad has | inch
armor. carries 10 twelve. and l6 six and half ton
guns, and is sos feet long. Her tonnage is rated
at 8, l37, and the horse, power of her engines at
5,469 Despite her great proportions the Black
Prince is almost vslutless for naval warfare, and
is adapted only for preying on merchantmen. Her
royal captain, as the second son of Queen Veto
ria and son-in-law Of the Russian Gar, will add
importance to the coming vice regal reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-23
From the New York Tribune
Led to Glory,

80 there's 10 be tableau and panorama
II was announced by that eloquent and i'm.
FASHIONED orator, Senator Ben Hill of Geor.
gia, in his recent speech before the Georgia
legislature, in which he repealed with indig.
nation the charge that 1--WE of the South. y
and "we of the democratic party" mean an,
other revolution than "from fraud to honesty
from extravaganza to economy, from ruin t.
prosperity, from unconstitutional republican
ism TO constitutional democracy" Says tn
Georgia orator in bis own lofty manner "T'
take this country by the hand and lead i
back to glory and prosperity is the mission
OF the democracy This is new statement
Of il, or else there's been change of .mis.
sion since the party last had chance tc
control the government. Its mission then
vas very obviously to take this country by
the throat instead of by the hand, and as for
leading it to glory--it may be 80, but we
suspect the country would have reached it in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-23
DreSs-making in Schools.

The School Commissioners of Indianapolis, af.
terra careful investigation of the matter, have
voted to introduce novel feature into the ad.
vanced grades Of the girls schools, which is moth.
ing more nor less than the somewhat intricate
science OF dressmaking. 1t seems that Mrs
Jackson, a lady of standing in that city. has in.
vented q system of dress cutting and fitting VIII ich
she believes to be adapted to schools, and has
asked the privilege of trying an experiment in
that Objectionable system being entitled the
"Science and Geometry Of Dress" After mature
deliberation the school authorities have decided
to sccede to the lsdys proposal, have purchased
number of her text books and have further
made twelve lessons of one hour EACH in dress
fitting and cutting q part of the course in two
grammar schools for term. The lady who
has invented the system will instruct the classes.
The decision OF the school officers has created
no little interest in Indianapolis, and the news
papers contain letters both favorng and de-
nouncing the innovation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-23
the same way with the young girl whose
suffering ended with the day"

the same way with the young girl whose
suffering ended with the day"
"But when the sun, in all his state,
Illumed the Eastern skies,
She passed through Glory's morning gate,
And walked in Paradise"
Doubtless Mr.. Hill speaks by the card when
he announces this mission OF the democracy,
and we may as well get ready for the pro-
cession. The nations of the earth will &C
cordingly fall out on either side and let the
democracy lead in the American republic by
the hand, with Mr.. Ben Hill as master OF
ceremonies Possibly the Muse of History
will recognize both Mr.. Ben Hill and the red
nosed party that has taken the country by
the hand, and will say, "I've seen this gang
before. Eighteen years ago they took this
country by the hand and undertook to lead 1t
to glory as Abraham did Isaac, with cary
ing knife and many fagots. But thought
she was rescued. How is this ?" And Mr..
Ben Hill will petulantly reply, "Oh, why
call up the past and revive the animosities of
the WARP All that is over, and we are now a
happy and united people. The democratic
party has magnanimously forgiven the per-
sons who stopped the way when we started
to lead the country up to glory in 1861,
and consented to resume ito mission. We
have now started out once more for Glory,
and this time propose to fetch it sure" Then
the herald will proclaim, SNAKE way every
body Ben Hill and the democracy come this
way, leading the American Republic back to
Glory"
And all the world will fall fall back in
wonderment, and the Muse of History will
meditatively remark "We'l. if that doesn't
beat the cipher dispatches If that poor girl
doesn't know any bette. after the experience
she has had, than to let those fellows take
her by the hand, she deserves to go to Glory
across lots"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-23

Church Directory.

ORTHODOX CONGREG ATIONAL-G cb.
State ST., between Bridge and Oak streets Rev.
james II. Ecob, pastor, residence State street.
Morning service at 1870 A. NJ. Sunday school
at noon. Evening services att O'Clock. Preach.
ing to morrow by Rev. ID. X. Cady, ID. D., of
Westboro', Mass.
UNIvERSALIST-C Cor. Winthrop and Summer
streets; Rev. George W. whitney, pastor resi-.
Sabbath school at ~ NJ. Conference In the eve.
ming at I. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor.
PROTESTANT EPIsCOPAL,-state ST., between
Morning service 1880 A. NJ. Evening service
r. NJ Preaching tomorrow by the Rector.
ATS Free narrSosr winthrop and Perhsm
residence winthrop street, second house from
church: Morning service 1880 A. NJ. Evening
r. NJ Sabbath school at u NJ. Preaching
Tomorrow by the pastor
FREE BAPTlsT,.-state street, north of Bridge,
s snee seats ssres PENNEY pastor; resaense
Sabbath school at IL. Preaching to- morrow by
the pastor.
METHODIST EPIsCOPAL.-Greens street, east OF
State. Rev. w. NJ. Sterling, pastor ire idence at
the parsonage, next dool TO the church. Morn.
ing service 1890 A. NJ. Evening, Up, NJ.
sabbath school at IL NJ. Preaching tomorrow
UNITARIAN. Christ church, )-Cor. Oak and State
SIS. Free seats Rev Chas, A. Curtis. pastor; res
80 A. NJ Sunday School Immediately alter the
v, morning seryicss No preaching to morrow.
nue. Sunday School at O'Clock p NJ. PRAYER
evening at 80.
CATHOLIC state ST., north of Bridge. Rev. n.
NJ, A. M. Afternoon 3.o0P. NJ.
me Adventists hold meetings in Darby Block
r every sunday afternoon, at the usual hour
Tae Congregational. First Baptist Free VIII
Baptist and Methodist Churches hold social con
Terence hn meetings in their vestres every wednes-
uax evening, at ~ O'Clock.
NORTH AUGUSTA M. r.. CHURCH. - Rev.
NEXT Mr H danr no pastor residence at parsonage
sabbath at 1880 A. NJ. sabbath School AZ 10 NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-11-23
DAILY KENNEBEO JOURNAL
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