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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

THE principal fact relied on to prove
the antiquity of the human race is the
discovery of his bones or implements in as
ISOLATION with the remains of certain great
extinct animals. Thus the bones Of the
reindeer are found in the caves Of South
ern France with human implements. This
excited great establishment: what it was
asked, did man formerly inhabit Southern
France when the climate Of Central and
Western Europe was as cold as that Of
Norway and Lapland? How many ages
that must have been ago. And not only
So but we were called on to observe that
since man appearedip Europe one fauna
had died out, and new one had been in
troduced Such changes it was urged,
involved necessarily vast lapse of time.
But it is now conceded on all hands that
the reindeer was in Central Europe about
the beginning 0ff+t4+Aa-ehristian era, and in
Scotland as late as the 18th century.
Another of these so-called extinct animals
was the great cave-tiger. But it is now
ascertained that the cave-tiger" is iden-
teal in species With the Asiatic lion, and
we are reminded Of the fact that the lion
was found in Thessaly as late as the time
of Aristotle-in fact in the time of Keno
phon and Pausanias.
What we set out to say, however, was
this: that a new bone-caye has recently
been discovered in Ireland near Cappo-
gin, in the county Of Waterford. In this
cave explored by Prot. Leith Adams
have been found numerous bones of the
great Irish elk, some Of which had been
split for the marrow, while several OF the
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

view as one of the most important matters
in our Southern Church Its importance
cannot be overrated. 1t is the soundest
religious review in the world the South
ern Presbyterian Church is the custodian
of doctrinal truth for the world 1t
occupies with many attachments of course)
somewhat the position in the present
age that the Waldenses held during
the middle ages Is it not absolutely ne
cessary that we should have strong re-
view to defend our opinions? We do hope
all will feel that in subscribing to this
Review, they are subscribing to maintain
one Of the most important institutions in
the lurch-one that is indispensable.
Men ought to subscribe to it as they give
to the Board of Education or the cause of
Missions.
In the Southern RevieaO for July we
note an excellent article from the learned
pen of the Rev. H. G. Alexander, D. D.,
on 1.-The Reflex Influence of Christianity"
In the Edinburgh for July there is
damaging article on "The Fallacies of
Evolution. The writer after an exhaus-
tive discussion, concludes his examination
of the theory with the remarks: "The
question is essentially one to be decided by
the exercise of the judicial faculties 1t
is simply question of rational induction,
founded upon the evidence of facts. And
if so dealt with, apart from all fanciful
speculation, we feel no hesitation in as
serting that the conclusion will be that
at which we ourselves have long since ar
rived, viz: that development by evolution
is merely a rhetorical expression, form
of words and nothing more"
Prof j. L. Campbell, Of Washington
and Lee University, has a second article
in the american Journal of Science (the
August number) on the Geology of Vir-
ginia-a continuation of his Section across
the Appalachian chain. We are glad to
see that one at least of our colleges is
in the discussions of the day.
Geology, which has been the subject of
active investigation and development dur
ing the past twenty-five years, has been
sadly ignored in Virginia What has
been done by our own Biologists since
Professor Rogers left the State? We
know of nothing except the studies of
Prof Campbell and DR.. Rufner-with
whom we may now associate Prof. Fon-
tame.
The Southern Planter has a very inter-
esting article on County Roads, holding
up as an example what Judge Cochran
has done in Albemarle. Amid all her
financial troubles, Albemarle has gone to
work to improve her roads, and the en-
lightened spirit which inspired and guided
this great reform was the County Judge,
by which as the Planter truly observes,
" Judge COCHRAN has made himself, if
not an everlasting name, one certainly
that ought to endure until all the county
Judges have gone and done likewise
Flooding the Sahara" in the same
will be found very entertaining.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

DR.. POLLARD Commissioner Of Agri-
culture" has consented to aid us here
after in our Agricultural column, and We
very gladly put it under his charge. DR.,
Pollard time will not permit him to con-
tribute much original matter, but his
chief endeavor will be in his agricultural
readings, to select practical pieces which
will be of real use to our farmers.
We publish this week a communication
from this source on the effects Of the late
drought
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

How MUCH of time do you give to
God? Answer position, and we can
tell you hooo m,a D. Christian you are.
Do you give him twenty minutes a
your waking 1ou n your secular call
ing? When you have read part of a
chapter in your Bible in the morning,
and prayed three or four minutes, and
have repeated the same operation before
retiring, have you performed the religious
duties of the day?
If the righteous scarcely be saved, ="
perhaps some of the righteous $50 called
will not be saved at all. VIII you be
saved Are you making sure thing of
it?
OH when we have reached the point
of renouncing the world, let us not at
tempt to do with as little religion as pos
siblel 1t is perilous feat to execute.
Many, we fear, have made eternal ship
wreck of their souls Just here Do not
be afraid of overriding the thing. God
requires aH: your absorbing purpose is to
be in the doing of His work If you are
thinking primarily about making tobacco,
Or selling -goq@s77offeading law-boOks,
or anything else, you are very far from
being all right in this matter.
Are you much in prayer? If some men
devote several hours day to prayer, why
do you require so little? If Paul made
daily mention" in his prayers of the
Church at Rome, Rom i: 81; at Ephesus,
(Eph. i: l6); at Phihppi, philip. i: A.;
at Colosse, (Colos. i 81 at Thessalonica,
(Thes. i: p; and doubtless equally of the
other churches under his care; and in the
same prayers never failed to remember
Timothy q Tim. i: 81 and Philemon
(Phil. i: A. and, as we may feel sure,
many others; we-may gather that he
prayed much and with no hurried suppl
cations His microscopy prayers must
have consumed considerable time. And
these casual references to his intercessions
for the churches ana his friends at the
throne Of Grace bring out the fact that
the great apostle was not neglectful of his
own injunction to "pray without ceasing.
If you mean to render God an honest
service as Christian, you must pray, and
that not little.
Again; you must think; you must take
time to think. You must live and keep
near to God throughout the day. Your
mind must euer be as it were in contact
with God. Is this too grave business
for you? Then you have no desire to be
holy; you do not tyish to be more and
more conformed to1gRe image of Christ;
and you are in fact in a very doubtful
position.
One.of the besf a. Is we know for
lseepirEg near to g - read-tin addi-
ton to your Bible 7aading) a half hour or
more every day in some standard reli-
gious work, such as the Pilgrim Progress,
or the Life of Henry Martyr, or the Let
ters of John Newton, or Muller's Life Of
Trust The man who does not read this
sort of literature is not Ordinarily grow
ing as a Christian, and never grows. The
man who does read it, and learns to love
to read it, will certainly make progress.
Are you unwilling to try the expert
ment? God requires all: the simple ques-
ton is, are you trying to get off with part
of the price?
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

THE editor of the Christian Adrocate
has been to the White Sulphur We hope
it has improved his digestion, and that it
has mellowed him towards the Episcopa-
lians. What does he think of us as gram
marians?
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

DRINKARD's back-down on the gram
mar question was pretty bad. We sub
mitted the matter to the very highest
authority that we know in such matters,
and he said, "Of course the Dipatch was
wrong"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

ONE of the very best weekly papers that
we know is the Standard Of this city. 1t
is one of the most readable journals that
we see. In fact, Richmond need not be
ashamed of her journals-not even her
religious ones. There is a great deal of
talent on the Richmond press at present.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

Three religions have been founded in whole
or in part on the Old Testament Judaism, Chris
tianity, Mohammedanism; and how strong each
one has been. Christianity has this for its back
ground
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
Loan AssOcintions.

The twelfth annual meeting of the
Hope Building aud Loan Association was
held last evening, " hen the Auditors re.
port was submitted and read. The FOL.
lowing are extracts:
Received during past year, for dues,
SS,054 for premiums, S275.e1 for in
terest, S6,G72.l4; mortgages foreclosed,
$25, 400 paid for loans, S6,5j0; for
Withdrawals, S7,696.15; for real estate,
81, ,SG7.54 ; for certificates of Indebted
ness, S5,0S7.S6; for interest on certificates
$2.4S0.l4.
Balance sheet for twelve years First
series shares matured, S312, 900; loans
S72.550; real estate, $50, ,l4l .93 interest
on certificates, S6,913.62 profit and loss,
SS,9S9.25; other debts, $l,614.01: total
S432, ,S09.71. Received for dues, S226,-
33S; premiums, $71,359.41 interest,
500, ,03S.73 fines S4,551 .5S; certificates of
Indebtedness, 3S,176.06; dividends from
same. Se7.l0; due the Association, 81, =
05S.S3; total $432, ,S09.7I.
The total value Of all shares is $685.
443.6s, and the gain last year was as fol
lows: Second series S7.12; third $3.50 ;
fourth S4.60; fifth S3.4S; sixth $2.47 ;
seventh Sl.63 eighth IS cents.
Officers were elected for the ensuing
year, as follows:
President-P. n. Brennan.
Vice observation-disclosures Bradford.
Secretary-John f. Miller.
Treasurer-Philip Plunkett.
Directors for three years.. j. Smith,
James Murphy, James A. Hart.
There are still two vacancies in the
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
The New Court House Project
For the GAZETTE.

| tut tuc VAZETIE.
Mr.. Editor From the best informa-
ton that can get on the subject, it ap-
pears to me that this project originated
at New Castle, and that our Levy Court
were made the dupes to ask the Legisla-
ture to pass law to enable them to bor-
row 100000 for that purpose and the
baldest and most daring part was to put
INTO the law that 1t was to be built at
New Castle. This is piece of cool i'm
pudence that am glad does not occur
often in mans lifetime. Now let us
reason on this subject. First, we are
not in want OF these new county build
lngs. Second, If we are, the people
should have the right to say where they
should be built. Third, it has not been
long since these buildings were made
new a. great expense to the county !;
and it is question whether the bills
have all been paid, or some debt is still
banging over us that originated from this
Improvement. Fourth, there is a strong
FEELING to divide the county, for We are
not represented as we ought to be. |
hope for one that the people will awake
on this subject AMI demand a division,
aud let the people fix the line. Fifth,
the citizens of Wilmington are not pre-
pared to help build new Court House
at New Castle, nor do they want to build
one anywhere at present, for we are
struggling under heavy lakes and our
| floating debt of $500, 900, which we don't
know what to do with; and then to add
to this 100000 to the county, when we
would have to pay at least half of it,
This movement in our Levy Court is un-
wise, uncalled for and very unjust at this
present time of high taxes. am very
glad to see that our friend Townsend's
views are correct on this subject for to
build these expensive buildings al New
Castle would blot out the division for at
least this generation. And again, as our
down-country friend says, that when the
division is made 1t would last them for
one hundred years, with little fixing
up and this division must come sooner
or later. And why our Levy Court has
started or helped to start this new pro-
Ject without the people asking or want
ing 1t, in general sense, for one don't
understand it. For one, | wish our rul-
lers so-called would learn that they are
servants of the people and not their mas
tiers. The people Of Wilmington had no
thought that this foolish thing would be
sprung on them at this time. We were
disposed to lay quiet, for awhile at least,
but always believing that we ought to
have more representation, and the
only way to get it was to divide the
county, A T.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
THE NJ. S. r. A. IN TROUBLE.
A DISAGREEMENT OVER AN APPLICANT
FOR MEMBERSHIP RESULTS IN A SUIT
BEFORE THE MAYOR.

A DISAGREEMENT OVER AN APPLICANT
FOR MEMBERSHIP RESULTS IN A SUIT
BEFORE THE MAYOR.
The Moral Suasion Reform Associa.
tioD, temperance organization of this
city that has had a successful existence
Tor nearly two years, is now engaged In
petty quarrel that has wound up in q
suit before the Mayor, and seriously
threatens the peaceful relations of the
society.
1t appears that two weeks ago last
Monday night, the janitor of the Associa-
tion, Martin Butler, was discharged by
the Trustees, for reasons best known to
themselves. At the next meeting But
Ter sent in regular application for mem
bershlp in the Association, which was
referred to The usual committee, but at
the next ensuing meeting on Monday
Dight last, the majority Of the committee
tailed to make any report upon the appli-
cation. AS the failure of the committee
TO report was the result of deliberation,
and not of neglect. Geo. w. King, the
Treasurer of the Association, moved that
The committee be DISCHARGED and new
one app inted, which motion prevailed.
After this action, II. B. McIntire, Presi-
dent, and Sam'l Wickersham, one of the
Trustees, tehdered their designations,
which, however, were laid on the table
for one week.
This much for the causes aud how for
the actual troubles. On Monday night
the Trustees ordered the Association
rooms to be closed during the day, and
next morning Geo. w. King and several
Others ignorant of the order, went to
the rooms as usual, thehaving pass
Keys, Trustee Wickersham came up and
ordered them out, and upon their refusal
he had warrant issued by Mayor ALL
mond against King for tresspass.
The warrant was served aud the hear
ing came off before the Mayor last even
ing, both sides presenting their evidence,
and the defence claiming no grounds for
action, as the constitution and bylaws of
the Association provide that the rooms
shall be open from o'clock a. m, till 10
p. M, daily except Sundays.
After hearing the evidence the Mayor
announced that he would reserve his de-
cision until this evening.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
Am llselIlenls

Mrs. F. 8. Chantrau again appeared at
the Grand Opera House, last night, and
presented the powerful society drama,
"Aurora Floyd" The acting was superb,
the costumes really magnificent, and the
small audience present were enthusiastic
in their applause.
On Friday night the operatic rage
''PlDatore" will be presented at the Grand
opera House by the Philadelphia Opera
Company. This company gained the
credit Of presenting to audiences in Phila-
dslphia the most correct Interpretation
and pleasing rendition of "Pinatore" that
had previously been seen in that citv.
They are all splendid vocaiists and ac-
tors of acknowledged ability.
On Monday and Tuesday evenings next
"Pinaiore" will again be presented by an
excellent troupe from the North Broad
Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26

Another temperance meeting, under
the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society
of the Moral Suasion Reform Associa-
ton, was held last evening at the Asso-
cations room, Third and King streets.
The meeting was a very earnest one, ,and
the attendance was large, the room be-
ing crowded in every part. Able ad-
dresses were made by Harry Roberts,
President of the butcher Reform Asso-
citation of Philadelphia; Capt. Freeman
Crosby, Of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and
George NJ. butcher, of this city.
The speaking was interspersed with
singing by the choir, and several solos by
various persons. A meeting under the
auspices of the NJ. $. Il. A, was held in
Bethany church, corner Of. Elm and
Jackson streets. The attendance was
fair, and addresses were made by Messrs.
II. W. Morrow, Thos Scott, j. b. Cook,
X. Burton, Jr., Cornelius Stinson and
W. X. Luton. Music was furnished by
the choir. A meeting will be held in
kingswood chapel tomorrow evening.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
To BE Hung.

The coming Spring, 10000 pieces Of
wall paper and 1900 pairs of win
dow shades, all from the reliable
Wall Paper House Of j. K. Holt, 22a
Market street. Mr.. Holt is selling 15c
paper for 12ac., l2ac. for l0c. 10c. fol
&C., and SC. for &c. per piece. These
goods are of the very best make, and
guaranteed at full length. Mr.. Holt
will sell you enough paper and border
to paper room II fl. by ~ it. for the
small sum of 10 cents. SO, you see, pa
pering is cheaper than vbitewashing.-
The spring designs are stylish and beau
titul. Good oil shading 1Sc. per yard.
Window shades and fixtures, burg com
plese, Sl.75 per pair. Gilt papers and
Dado work 30 per cent lower than ever.
Give us call and be convened that the
above is NO humbuggipg advertisement,
but facts. JOHN K. HOLT, 223 Market
street. feb17-Gtf.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26

This Is the first day of Lent.

his Is the nfst day OF Lent.
Eggs are selling very cheap in market,
Yesterday was FdstadcM among the
Germans.
Another house ofill fame was "pulled''
last night.
The Hope Loan held its annual meet
Ing last evening.
There Is still large amount of ice in
the Christiana creek.
Building operations promise to he
very brisk in the Spring.
There was large meeting at the NJ. S.
II. A, room last evening.
Artificial eyebrows are late novelty
Tor the adornment of women.
The work of re-erecting Mt. Salem
church will soon be commenced.
The Institute Hall, was again crowded
last evening TO witness the Hibernicon,
Mrs. F. S. Chanfrau, gave her last per-
formance at the Opera House last even.
ing.
Remember that Miss Mary Anderson
appears at the Opera House on the 9th
of March.
The annual cost of the public schools
OF the United States now average $780,
100000.
To have decayed teeth filled call on
Dr. Gallagher, the dentist, No. $50 Mar
ket street.
"H. nj. S. Pinafore" at the Opera
House on Friday evening by the Phila-
delphia Opera Company.
Everything needed In a first class cook
stoye. Is TO be found In theHarpest Home
Range. This range with twenty other
patterns of cook stoves is to be found at
II. +. Pickels's, Nos. and L. Fourth
street. feb2l.tf
over 700 dollars worth OF goods to be CIV
en- away yet at Chadwick's Delaware
Museum, No. 20 West Fourth street.
There are only few days more to see the
Museum In Delaware. Each person Will
receive present worth from 10 cents TO as,
over $4,000 curiOsities can be seen,
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
MT. Salem Church.

The Trustees Decide to Rebuild the
Destroyed Edifce.
At meeting of the Trustees of Mt.
Salem NJ. Z. Church, which was recently
destroyed by fire, held on Monday even
ing last, it was decided to adopt the plans
OF Mr.. Chandler the architect for the new
building.
The ground plan, will be the same as
those cf the burned edifice, with few
slight improvements. The exterior will
present a different appearance from the
old one, but will be built of the same
stone, and be surmounted by a tower.
There will be two windows in the
south side of the building instead of one
large one as in the former, and there
will be two gables in the eastern end,
with two dormer windows. These with
dows are for the purpose of lighting the
class rooms, which will be located in the
second story over the Sunday School
room. The building will be heated by
stoves instead of heaters. Work will be
commenced tomorrow.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
Going 10 X ansas

Mr.. Joseph Walker, who for the past
thirty years has been engaged in the
cotton manufacturing business at Rising
Sun, Del, has disposed of his mill, and
purchased large farm in Kansas, to
which place he intends removing with
his family on Friday next.
His late employees desiring to show
their appreciation of their employer,
gathered at his residence last evening.
The gentlemen gave him handsome
gold headed cane, and the ladies quilt
which contained a piece with their re-
spective names embroidered thereon
MIR. Walker thanked the donors in few
feeling remarks.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26

WHAT MAKES THEM HUM.-Most
boys believe that the humming sound
made by the telegraph wires is caused by
the messages hurrying along to their des.
tination. Most men believe that the sound
is caused by the vibration of the wire in
the wind. A writer in an Austrian jour-
nal, however, calls attention to the fact
that one who will give close observation
to both the wire and sound, will find
that the latter make themselves obvious
likewise when their is total absence of
wind; and in a quiet morning III winter,
wheE the wires appear to be covered
with frost to the thickness of finger
they nevertheless carry on lively vibra-
tions and singing, while the air is to- :
tally quite. According to this writer,ther
fore the vibrations are due, not to the
wind, but change of atmospheric TEN
perature, and especially through the ac-
ton of cold, as lowering of the tempera-
ture induces shortening of the wires
extending over the whole length of the
conductor. A considerable amount of
friction is produced on the supporting
bells, thus inducing sound, both in the
wire aud the poles.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
|n Telegraphio Summary

Pssians are credited with Loyalty
their treaty obligations-Im.
|t>ults are expected to follow
ferln's appointment az British
Por 10 Russla-Queen Victoria
Italy this spring-The depres
p cotton trade in England con-
Fwo large collieries in England
closed--The French Chamber
IS Will probably get over the
about the De Broglie ministry
oi censure-The French Prince
sails from England for Sonth
'ay as a British volunteer
NaeNahon is suffering with
-by an earthquake at Sienna,
churches were overthrown
pnesis and several villagers
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26
THE MARKETS.

Beef steak, 14a2Oc; sirloin, 1sa2Oc
roast, 14a1Sc; corned, 8a12c; Clipped
25a30c; ham sliced, 16alSc; wholesale, 100
shoulders, Sa10c; fitch, 11a12c; pud
ding, Ice; hog's-head cheese, 12c; lard
10c; mutton, 10a12c; chops, 16a18c veal
1Oal6c; outlets, 18a20c; chickens, 1Oa12
per pd; ST a Sl.50 per pair but,
ter, % soc. tub butter, 2Oa25c
roll, 2Oa25; eggs 1Sa20c onions II cents;
soup beans csihaos cents hSney 0o iapsG
S6 a 7.5O per nd. ducks, 9OaSl.25 per pr;
potatoes 2Oa25c. per half peck beetsr
1Oal2c. half peck apples, 12a2O per
half peck; turkeys, 81 50aS25Oper piece;
turnips, &c per half peck; sausage, 1oc
per H.; scrapple, &c; Rock fish, 12ic
per pound; pike, 15c. sea-bass,2 lbs
for 25c. founders, 10; cider lsc pr qt., ,25c
pr gal.;ceIery. Sal5 per bunch.
The daily gazette., 1879-02-26

II is stated that the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad Company has under
consideration the question of making
another issue of scrip, but the company
will do whatever the men prefer-pay
scrip at once for January and February
wages, or pay cash at such dates as may
be found convenient. An immediate
payment in scrip is believed to be gen.
orally preferred. The company has re-
deemed 100000 of the 100000 issued
for the wages of September, October
and November, and the balance out
. standing is eit' :" ut or above par.