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The Dog.

The question as to the origin of the dog
is quite unsettled no two naturalists,
perhaps, agreeing as to the number of
species, any more than ethnologists are Of
the same mind as to the number of varie-
ties or even species Of man, considered 20
logically. The common impression, per-
haps, among biologists has been that the
dog is of one species, and that he has de-
scended from the wolf. 1t is well known
that the prairie wolf will hybridize with
the Indian dog, and this seems to indicate
community Of origin Titzinger, how
ever, declares that there are a number of
species of domestic dogs with different
origins Cope has recently proposed a
number of new genera of dogs, and in the
american Naturalist refers to a distinct
genus and species (Dy8odt8 prau18), the
Japanese lap-dog In this connection
NAV be cited an interesting article by
Mo tillet on the origin of the domestic
ami ais, contributed to the French Jour
nal faterjaalr pour ] Historic primitive
ct awelle de LHomme He states
that he dog is the oldest domestic animal
and the one most completely domestica-
ted. In the Quaternary beds Of France
occur the remains of dog, nearer the
domestic forms than the wolf or fox; but
these remains are extremely rare IN
France. That this species Of CAMS has
given origin to some Of the European do
nestle dogs, is possible, says Mortillet; but
itcould not have occurredin France. The
domestic dog must have originated when
it was abundant and in continual contact
with man. Among the savage animals
which have given birth to the domestic
dog are found the colson and the 61la11Su
true wild dogs. They actually inhabit the
regions of India between the lower Hima-
lays and the coast of Coromandel. They
are, perhaps, the emigrated descendants
of the Quaternary dogs referred to and
with which they have close astrological
relations Mortillet then goes on to say
that our actual races Of dogs are so nu-
merous, so varied in form, so different
that most probably they have had diverse
origins. Certainly some have originated
from cabs,u, the wild dog Of Abyssinia,
which is found in Central Africa Ger
tainly one of the oldest races of Egyp-
tain dogs is the domestic ca59ru Indeed,
in the Egyptian paintings, which go back
to the remotest periods-to the fourth
and even the third dynasty; that is to say
5000 or 1900 years before our crave
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Worldly Amusements.

In our branch of the Church, not many
names have been regarded with greater
respect than that Of Dr. J. W. Alexander.
Very few men, especially very few min
listers have had better opportunities of
observing the influence Of worldly amuse-
ments. For many years he was pastor of
the church, to which DR.. John Hall now
ministers in New York City. His opin-
ions on this subject, then especially those
of his maturer years, are worthy Of con-
sideration. To those who believe that it
is wise to conform as far as possible to
the world in it's methods of pleasure-seek-
ing we commend the following sound
words:
GAS I grow older as a parent, my views
are changing fast as to the degree Of con-
formity to this world which we should
allow our children. | am horror struck
to count up the proAigate children of
pious persons, and even ministers The
door at which those influences enter
which countervail parental instruction
and influence, I am persuaded is yielding
to the ways Of good society; by dress,
books and amusements, an atmosphere is
formed which is not Christianity More
than ever do feel that our families must
stand in kind but determined opposition
to the fashions Of the world, breasting the
waves like the Eddystone Lighthouse.
And have found nothing yet which re-
quires more courage and independence
than to rise even a little, but decidedly
above the par Of the religious world
around US Surely, the way we com
monty go on is not the way Of self-denial
and sacrifice and cross bearing which the
New Testament speaks of. Our slender
influence on the circle of our friends is Of
ten to be traced to our leaving so little
difference between us.
A similar opinion is expressed by DIR.
Bushnell of Hartford. He says:
There is no greater mistake than to
suppose that Christians can impress the
world by agreeing with it. No; it is not
conformity that we want; it is not being
able to beat the world in its own way {:
but it is to stand apart and above it, and
to produce the impression of holy and
separate life. This only can give us a
true Christian power "
1t is believed that the views expressed
by these distinguished men are in har-
mony with the experience of all parents,
who have made an honest effort to honor
God, and have lived long enough to see
the results Of their family training. At
present these views are very unpopular in
the Presbyterian Church. They are re-
garded as not in harmony with the spirit
of the age,-as indicative of a narrow and
Puritanical cast of mind But multitude
of parents, who are indulging their chill
dren in this popular conformity to the
world, will one day awake to the heart
rendering discovery, that this indulgence
terminates in their ruin, temporal and
eternal On every hand appear the
wrecks of families whose ruin has been
effected through the instrumentaity Of
their amusements If parents desire to
know the truth they need not remain in
ignorance in regard to the consequence Of
the National Presbyterian.
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Foreign Missions.
MONTHLY REVIEW.

From Matamoras we have intelligence
as late as the 3rd of October. Miss Hat
tie Loughridge, daughter Of Rev R. NJ.
Loughridge, for many years a missionary
among the Greek Indians, has recently
been installed as assistant teacher to Mrs
Hall in the school for Mexican girls in
Brownsville, Texas, and there Is now req
son to believe that this school will become
very efficient in promoting the cause OF
evangelical religion in this whole region
of country. Mr.. Halls letter, published
in our present issue, shows that vital re-
hgion is still making encouraging pro
gress, some fifteen persons having been
received to the communion Of the two
churches during the month on profes-
sion of their faith, and about the same
number of children have been added by
baptism Mr.. Hall was on a missionary
tour up the Rio Grande
From China, we have letters as late as
the LIST of October Mr.. Davis under
this date makes the following remarks
about the want of laborers, which ought
to be seriously pondered by every mem
Der of the Church I'VE do need labor
ers so sorely. 1t is absolutely necessary
that another missionary should be sent
at once to Hangchow. The brethren in
that city are carrying heavy burdens, and
if either Of them should break down, and
there is great danger of it, it is difficult
to say what would be the consequences.
1t is simply heart-rending to see men la
Dor for ten years, and when Just ready
to stretch out their hauds to gather the
rich fruits of their tolls and prayers, are
cut down or crippled and nobody at hand
to take their places and gather the rich
harvest. Mrs Randolph and Miss SAT-
ford were both expected back to Soochow
about the 1st of October, from their re-
cruiting tours to the north Mr. Davis
was stin engaged in getting his transla-
ton Of the Gospel and Acts through the
press.
We have letter from Dr. Kalopo-
thakes to the End of October. He had
lust returned to Athens from Saloniea,
where he had been on visit to the mis-
sionary brethren at that place. DR., Kali
opothakes health is good deal impaired,
and he much needs relaxation from his
onerous labors. He speaks Of the imper-
alive necessity of sending an American
missionary at an early date to occupy the
stations of Volos and Salonica, the former
in the province of Thessaly and the latter
in Macedonia.
We concur with him in the importance
of this measure. Greece is becoming a
most important field for missionary en-
terprise. Our own Church, for some
years past, has been the foremost among
all evangelical Churches in occupying II
and as the recent providences of God has
made it specially promising field, we
humbly trust that we shall be able, to
some extent at least, to meet this new de-
mand.
We have letters from Campinas to the
End of October. So far as mentioned the
missionaries were all well and were pro
scouting their labors as usual Mr.. Lane
is very much encouraged in the prosecu-
ton Of his evangelistic labors.-THe Ms
siOnary for December.
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all these Morning Star, and Gospel
Hymns, and Heavenly Carols, and the
like, and teach our children such hymns
as the good old Rock Of Ages, and
Jesus, Lover of My Soul, that when
they grow older they may know how to
take part in the church singing, and be
worthy members of the congregation. -
Presbmerlnn Banner.
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A friend of Chief Justice Chase attributes his
death to the fact that he had not practced law
for twenty years when he became Chief Justice,
so he naturally felt his inferiority to the ex-
perenced body of jurists over whom he came to
preside; and they, while they paid him outward
respect, found opportunities to make him feel
that he had been in politics while they had kept
their legal faculties bright He chated under
the implication, studied hard to bring himself up
to the standard of his position, and broke down
under the strain.-Ib.
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see the representations of large gray
hounds and the cabfuis extremely near
the greyhound
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The mystery of faith is best held in a
pure conscience The practical love Of
truth is the most powerful preseryatiye
from error and delusion.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-12-10

Devotion is a thing ought to be con-
slant in; other duties are in season now
and then, but we must pray alloays.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-12-10

Sweet language will multiply friends
and a fair speaking tongue will multiply
kind greetings.
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
The Lat. Peter y. vAnaev.r.


Peter B. Vandever, whoss death 1t
New Castle, on Saturday afternoon, was
announced in M0nday's GAZETTE, was
one Of the most respected citizens Of this
county. He went to New Castle when
quite young man, and took clerkship
in the store Of the late Elihu Jefferson.
Afterwards he was clerk to Sheriff Moore,
and remained In the Sherifi's Office three
Or four years. He was next Deputy In
the Office Of Clerk Of the Peace, while
Or. Black held that position and while
there was appointed CLERK of the Or
phan's Court and Register In Chancery,
which office be held one term. On the
death Of Mr.. Wickersham, Register oI
Of Wills. Mr.. Vahdeyer was appointed n
this Office, which he held for ten years
his term sxpiling in 1884, when be VA
appointed Justice Of the Peace and Notx
ry Public, which position he continust
to bold until the time of his death. Be
sides these political positions all Of which
he filled with credit and accsptability
he also held the Offices of Secretary Of th,
Board Of Trustees OF the New Castl,
Commons, Secretary and Treasurer o
the Tasker Loan Association, and Secre
tary and Treasurer of the Gas and Wa
ter companies. Mr.. Vandever wins ais,
In 1854, the Democratic candidate 70
Sheriff Of New Castle County. He wa
man Of the strictest integrity aud grea
business ability, kind husband and II
afiectionate father. He leaves two SOM
and two daughters, his wife having dIet
several months ago.
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
Brief L0oals.
|eviled erabs nj Fullmer's

OoVIWu eIkDo NJ + uilmofb.
turtle soup at Fullmsr's, 5L6 Market
street.
Garden seeds at Smiths, Fourth end
Shipley streets.
Artificial teeth. cheap at DR.. Gala
gher's, No. 8S6 Market street.
The Mayors court lasted until 9 o'clock,
last evening.
Seaside oysters, Ice GOLD, at Fullmer's
5O6 Market street.
The Liliputian Opera Company ap-
pears at tho Opera House, tomorrow
evening.
The colored "H. NJ. 8. Pinafore" will
sail into port At the Opera House on Sat
urday evening
Remarkable crops are raised from gar
den seeds purchased Of Smith, -Four tn
and Shipley streets.
An interesting case will come up be-
fore the Mayor this evening.
Don't carry q cane on Sunday with a
fishing rod concealed therein.
Those who purchase garden seeds OF
Smith Fourth and Shipley streets, re-
ceive the benefit of large crops.
The wasp 10 now classified az . stem
winder. ',-
The Demby murder trial now occupies
the attention OF the Court at New Castle
The Republican, held meeting Last
evening, for organisation.
The new Board Of Health has very lit
tie business to attend to at present.
The people Of West Presbyterian
Church gave . pleasant entertainment
last night.
The only case at the police station this
morning, was one drunk usual penalty
Mr.. JOS. j. Greeves, of the Philadel
phia Press. was In town yesterday oven
ing,
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
MINQUA TRIBE MO. .. siGs5 Z
I...Ie -f alta siE ,9m
The Eighth Anniversary LA9t Byane
ing OF 1Iinqua Tribe No. Q, 4. - !.

10 =
The eighth anniversary Of lfnqua
tribe No. 8, Improved Order Of REQ Mem
was celebrated last evening In the Mara
Building at Sixth and Shipley strsetssfei
The programme was quite long one
and of varied and interesting nature.
1t opened with an overture by Prof. Geo.
P. Luckman's Orchestra after which
VIM. F. Harrison Great Sachem of f'Dels-l
ware made few pleasant introductory
remarks in relation to the order in gan
eral and Minqua Tribe No. 8, In pArticu-
lar, After singing by Scott NE. Church
choir, Prof. S. j. Wiley delivered IN ~
dress that was received with great plesl
sure by the audience. Addresses were
also made by Rev. G. M. Pegg, pastor of!
Scott NJ. E.. Church and Joseph Pyle,
Great Keeper of Wampuln. VIM. Tuy-
lor sang a humorous song I'M fine and
mirth provoking Style 'lilan.ls 'D9SAi
A pleasant feature of the evenings en-
tertainment was the presentation 70 =.
| F. Eckel, K. w. of the Tribe Of . hand
| some walnut cabinet, done in oil, to b
used as receptacle for books, pamplets
and papers of the tribe. 1t was present.
ed by VIM. F. Harrison on behalf of tho
tribe and was made by John a. Brittlng-
ham. fa.vigM Iies.I 4HideJaa lis'G
A stuffed bald eagle, was also PRESENT.
ed to the tribe by the Eckel Senate. Il
was shot near. Yorklyn by one Of tbs
Senate. pia 1850 loY RI ~ 3is AZ
The whole affair came or very pleas@
antly, from the opening piece to tho re-
freshments which were served at the eioee
In sumptuous style.S .qailai oj mid hs
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threatening 10 XIII.

lam Wel,iin, was arranged before
yCr last evening OH the charge of
Fning William Leonar
plaintiff testified, that on Sunday
{ last he was coming along the
|ay on bis way to church, when he
defendant and two other boys,
fire he got upto the boys, WeldIn
revoyel and pointing it at him
(ned to put his light out.
ph Ehart, testified, that he was
lg against a tree on the causeway
hOt distance from the defendant,
be heard him say"here comes Leo :
|lall We let him pass ou; or kill
Ihen Leonard came up, Weldin
him, and threatened TO put his
lt.
Ehat testified, that he saw the
ler stop Leonard, aud point a re-
at him, and heard him threaten
y him. The prisoner kept point
pistol at Leonal d and chase him
The road until interfeied and
sOher threatened to give me some
contents.
K burton corrobor ated the testi.
'he preceding witnesses.
Honor stated TO tue prisoner that
re was too grave one for him
Ie, and ae would therefore hole
'Ae sum Of $500 bail to answer
fse at Court.
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
n11RTH EDITION
.,,.sn M eettng.

Rspa "S Republicans of this Guy, y,
. evening, nlngn,n'e il 'se ler 'sSeupu the purpose of
.lSos asso,lls a Republican clao. M:r car. was
$S:'.7 ::isa y; sA.;ar f r ss;ss.;s,s, Sss.ss %.
bsurer. ;,,srchange Of views IN
mi 5., sss .sa.;issisa s1%%.'ssi sss Ss' ss'
9fd ts government of the heon sI''S, for the
conlnll'e1, a,ab. N was also appointed,
Of l.1iDs 'ns ,he t,e', meeting adjourned. to to
ThlcW, Wednesday a'lr evening next in
.oOm On selected by the co'''''i''''''
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
Receipts Of sne CITY Trsssury.

The people who constantly vrite 70 tha.
{, City 4 Treasurer SUI . Vincent making ,nqui.
city are nu merous and much tfonhla a
occasioned that august gentiennn ~
those parties. They desire this fnformS.
ton ior tne purpose OF making up th0ir
cent. bonds. MI. Vinoent SAINT Il, ,istts,S
yesterday answering sush, inquirles.i m
order to answer T these questions in . esn-
ter. the following figures, this morIins,
as the exact revenues Of the citv Ia thS
year 1873: NlteiF : FUhTfisS - s.Ay
From water Department. @ s57 .Iysuy
clty taxes,a .gslloW 7 elV7 .700N1
school taxes la4 mad so iSSNs,
miscellaneous sourcss, q sl6, ,iea.i q,
Total, tn = ses0 Ia 4
The debt Of the city by bonds An ncess
Gnsl%diog sIo nd the new sl45, 900 losh) q aScrt
u ,aSs .o4o. We learn. IS from 70 anethSr
source that the expenditures are Sh0nt
$500 ,4O6.74. .q4R- sflf ON Hgg rre-5 sr
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
E()ITld4 daIIIF

Of the right cheek. on Fsmqving -
scalp found evfdehcs of bryl1ee ~. a. Z
It. look of thS, skuIlzciy spd .d .
that the membranes covering ~ olee!e :
showed evidence, of, injury. The 1eeele
was examined, bnt showed 70 App94pN
injury. except It th6 ba,e "a lpnn4 81
clot OF blood On the rieht eide. On -. 4
moving this clot found ! stiGkt hse1q1e 4
of the bone At the base ofthe sknll. Ihe ;
muscles Of the chest and abdomen were
bruised, but there were no injuries -,
the internal oreaf1s. The injuries Aera
scribed. especiaii7 the clot of blood - d
the craninm. were Suficient To- ceuee
death. The pressure ofthis clod Qe ,hloQa
would be apt to y cause W the man N see.s
k'f DR.. m aovsrd Hos srt osls4 Va. y .lsp svc ~ ~
corroborst.d i % d. Mssweii's es.tinopy.
osinaeS M,shsel x;1s ;hsahsyI TIni. .y9sS Tossssn
s.% s%th Him have SS ,ss ssia 5sSlas e
9th, at Front and Orange stceef4; -
e to see the The n nisesr !. ffoTa him ysi, aSifs i
that darkey had been tossppaat ossppaat aaid qvssa
the bridge. =. - - ii;v I;9m,o3 gsi3
Witness seemed 20 reluctant u aplyn9fs
questions that the Court had to, ,tosdhyfs
remind him that II he failed to tell AZ H.
knew he was not telling the whole teptAl
as he had sworn to. do. In responsa ~
the Attorney Generals interrogafoEiese
" Kopp se asked me ne III wa,s was agoins Z Over y
the bridge to see the nigger that, wass,
murdered last night" I told him that'l
where wasg6ing. sK6pp theh said nthsy
had fight with Q crowd Of lnigesiS 0ver
there last night n hs, did mot ~ wko -
meant by ssthey.n'A edi nio'l ,s3s 'ipt :.
Hattie Berry, col, swornsaMve itoSssl
Market street bridge, heard the noisc -
. fight, and Of men Ernntpg Eessi tneD
house; I was in bed, aftsr wArds J got 1as
and saw four men.-0he, Of them -.
Frank McManus standing II front RI fhA
door; before got up, when the nngn
were running past Ilheard on4 Of thSta
say, "let's kin htm;p and. oaadehefl tAids
"No, let's take him further mp TIE yoAds
did not see any of these man; when H.
saw McManu and the other three unen.
in:the road they didd niot appeaF r. - d.
A"6 enySHn6' 4. asgeia lilV IipF ..b DiIri
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
Spending q PIE asa.t , =, 81 Evs.a.. (,

About three hundred people ASSEMBLY.
ed in the lecture room OF the Weet Pfes.
byteriau church, last evening", and susnf
several hours very pleasantly in sousi
Intercourse. The frst part ofI the even-
ing's entertainment was Of q Iiterary mi
musical nsture. are opened after Rev.
selection was duett, "When the etSi-
lows Homeward fly, "lby Nm, Or. WA
and Mrs. Taylor, which was very 1uoivl
rendered. A trio by the Misses UonnsS.
was next sang very Iprettily, and jWae
followed by aselection, How E. kiiied
the bear" by Charles Dudley Warnsr.
read by Fredrick 81. Robinson. Fol.
lowing this came one Of the best pieces
Of the whole evening, the readfnr 81
Artemus Ward's lAugkable pieoe, "Treee
Love" BY Harry, Sharpiey, Esq It Wa
read in masterly way and caused mreh,
laughter. Mr.. Ross also read q aleca on.
called "The church around the -corner,H
A quartette by Misses Cannon and
Messrs Ogle and Rhodes came next an6
was we'll received, after which TIE nii-
dience was invited into an adiiofninS
room where refreshments were ServsT
enjoyable affair. ,r,71g ~ = 1''-'es
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
THE GERMAN ODD FELLOWS
Celebration Of the Twentieth Anni
versary Of Herman Lodge or tsfi

City.
On Monday June End, Herman Lodge,
No. 20, l. o. o. F., this city, will be
twenty years old, and In order to cele-
brate the event the members are now
engaged in making preparations for a
proper observance Of tho day.
They have sent special invitations to
all the lodges of this city, and it 10 ex-
pected that q number of them will par
ticipate in the ceremonies of the day.
In the morning parade will take place,
the lodges forming in front of the Odd
Fellows Hall, aud headed by the city
cornet band, they will march down
Fourth to Lombard, countermarch to
Market, to Tenth, to Pennsylvania Ave
to Scheutxsn Park.
The afternoon and evening will be
spent at the park in social enjoyments,
such as the Germaus are famous for get
ting up.
Herman Lodge. No. z, Of Philadelphia
will be present, and bring with them the
celebrated band of the Black Hussars o.
that city. A good time may be expected
by all who participate, - the COMMITTEES
will have arrangements completed TO
that purpose.
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
MARRIED

BARN Y-RHIN E--Jan. goth, 1879, by
Rev w G Robinson No. SIS Welsh street
Chester, Pa, Elmer Barney TO Mary
by Rev W Robinson, No. 6l6 Welsh
street, Chester, Pa. VIM r Dickinson 10
Mary Smith. both Of Wilmington. Del
ia JAMES-ATKINS-O the 4th inst, by
Rev W u Robinson, No. 6i6 Welsh street
Chester, Pa. VIM u James TO Lima A.
kins. both OF Wilmington, Del.
TAYLOR-MoAV VOY-Un the 7th inst, by
Rev W q Robinson No. SIS Welsh street
Chester, Pa, Frank A. Taylor to Laura
d McAvOy, both OF Delaware County.
AN-CARhOLL-On the 9Th inst
by Rev W q Robinson, No. SO Welsf
street, Chester, Pa, Samuel B TilgmaE
70 Kebecca Carroll. both Of Wilmington
Del
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
An Accident 1t . Fane,sra

At the funeral Of Mrs, R. e. Prriimrrro,...e, Him -,
this morning, horse attached to : ~.
riage, containing a party of ladies. ~
came uumanagable,e rearing and niuns-
ing. He fell back upon one of tba sh.x.
breaking it off. Several gentlemen ~hs
fortunately, were near, went TO the 80 -
cue and succeeded in getting the I.d;.s
out of the carriage, none of them hsirr
injured. The horse was taESn
and the ladies were assisted into ~ Srsy
carriage. The accident habne ersS n.
front of Mr.. Primrose's door On 'Eievs,,t.sn. ~
street., near Washington. .I5m9'.Ts >i'i's -
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
r-o,u Caste 1y.

[l. :, Wel1en, who was before the
lllal'l m, "s1 evening, on the charge Of
n E..nins ',ss to xiii William Leonard;
l0I I.S SN'Si hail in the sum of $500 to
lIl'',I' III ihe CHI. charge at the next term Of
(er I has ','s been beef released from custody
\ F. is' Pickels, Pick became his bonds
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
Opening Sale.

rhurday afternoon next Thomas
.s will cpen his new auction room
Market street, with a -ale of first
|rsr and second hand furniture,
Sdno of chamber suits, parlor suits
\, bOok case, a Turkish carpet,
commodes, marble top lables, ha,
etc, The furniture will be ready
spec,ion on Wednesday, and day
The daily gazette., 1879-05-20
stoning . I.ittIe Girl 20 D,.tb

BosroN, May H. essefdsy, while .
number Of chi Idren twere at play Id the
nunnery grounds In Sommerville, one Of
them, D daughter OF William H. God
speed, picked up . ball which several
boys had been using. Upon refusing ID
return 1t to one of the boys several of
them p-lted her with stones, ono OF
which struck her on the temple, causing
her death early this morning.