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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23

CHANGES IN FRANoE.-We have before
remarked that nothing in this age of won.
ders is more astonishing than the sudden,
quiet, irresistible revolution in political
and religious affairs which has taken place
in France. The monarchists are defeated,
Republicans govern, the power of the priests
is broken, Professionalism is sought for, and
welcomed all over the land, the Huguenot
hymns are to be published in Paris, in the
same city and on the same spot where he was
murdered a statue of Admiral Coligni is to
be erected BY popular subscription, and re-
Gently the authorities have resolved that ed
ucation shall cease to be under the control
of the Romish Church. Louis Presbyte'
RAN.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23
Presbyterian Missions.

A legend runs, that at the close of this
century the Ganges is to lose its sacred char
acter, which will be transferred to river
farther west, and as the time comes nearer,
faith in the legend gathers strength. Is not
that western river to which, in some dim day,
the legend may be pointing, the river Of the
City of God, the streams of which have al
ready made glad the hearts Of Christians
through these nineteen centuries, the river
of Gods grace that flows from the GROSS of
Christ, and to which the millions of India
will yet set out on pilgrimage that they may
find the same joy? IA not westward that
India must look ? AZ sat response shall
we make? 1t was deli g6tful to find our fell
low Presbyterians at almost every point We
visited along the lines Of the noble army of
missionaries; in Toxic, and Yokohama !;
reaching in China to the Amoor in the north,
and southwark to Formosa and the region
about Canton; to open their srst mission
church in Pekin to witness the baptism of
the .hundredth convert of their mission
at Swatow and to be welcomed by them in
Hong Kong, and Singapore, and Ceylon !;
to notice that the structures Of their churches
are prominent landmarks in the chief cities
of India to stay with them a: Arcot land
in that district where there are thousands of
native Christians, the missionaries are all
members of one houOred family J to travel
with them through Guierst and Kattiawar,
to rejoice with thom in Rajpootana; to meet
the young converts in whom the Canadian
mission has found it's first and brilliant sue
cess at Indore; to find them firmly settled
in the centre of India at Alahabad, and to
see their stations as far up as Lahore; to
hear of them farther still at Sealkote and
Chumba, and when taken to the highest
point of the spurs of the Himalaya at Ian.
dour, to De told that it was the ssnitsrium of
Presbyterian mission.--Rev. " f. Steu.
sns0a.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23

A BIBLE FOR THE DUKE OF CoNNAUGHT.
A pleasing incident in connection with the
Duke of Connaught's marriage was the pre-
sentation of Bible to him by the Earl of
Shaftesbury, on behalf of the Bible Society.
The Bible was accompanied by an address,
of which the following is an extract: "3e-
lieviDg as we do that the only source of all
true happiness is revealed in the Word of God,
We venture to ask your acceptance of the &C.
companying Bible, praying that its precepts
may be your guide, and its promises your
comfort, and that He of whom it testifes may
be the ight and the joy of your future home"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23
ZOE rHE CEsrsAl PREsszrERIAS.
TIE LILIES OF THE FIELD.

Wide scattered Ger the pleasant land,
In garments white and radiant stand
Gods sentinels, fresh from His hand,
The lilies of the field.
They never weep, nor toll nor spin,
Nor ever grieve, nor ever SIN,
But fair without snd pure within,
Sweet praise and incense yield
Beneath the dsyHght's sultry beam
Or low beside the murmuring stream
They meskly bow their heads, nor seem
To know of discomfort.
No high estate BY them preferred,
No voice of sad repining heard.
Sweet, silent Preachers of the Word,
To weary mortsls sent.
Not treasures rare, nor priceless gem,
Not costly robe with jewsllsd hem,
Nor royal nonareh's diAdeEa,
Nor wealth of Indian seas,
Can with these humble flowers compare
In spotless garments, soft and fair.
| Not Kings in au their glory a-e
Of thsssi
Sweet, simple lilies of the field,
In you how much Of God revealed
Faith finds bulwark and q shield,
In lessons you impart
D teach my will to be resigned,
Instruct my proud aad waywsrd mind
The highest, trusst psscs to find,
So, sanctify my heart. z. c,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23
LOST

A gentleman writes that as he was passing
through an English castle he saw these old
lines in the nursery. They have "giV0D
zest to his subsequent life, and perhaps
may be of use to some one else:
"LosT,
Somewhere between sunrise and sunset,
Two golden hours,
Each set with sixty diamond minutes.
No reward is offered,
As they are gone forever
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23

Those who are curious to spy out the
faults of others, and arrogant in passing
censure upon them, may expect that God
will be as extreme in marking what they say
and do amiss.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23

THOSE that sincerely design and endeavor
to do their duty, may in faith beg of God
direction and strength for the doing of it.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23

ALL who are chosen to happiness as the
end, ere chosen to holiness IS the meana.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23

A friend sends the following paper which
that devoted servant of Christ, the late Rev.
NJ. j. Wallace, Of Arkansas, prepared and
adopted for the rule of his life.-St. Louis
Pres5uerian.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23
CONSIDERATION.

1. throw myself on the mercy of God
entirely through Christ for salvation.
2. throw myself wholly into the service
of God, as my life-work.
3. l cast myself on the wisdom of God, for
direction.
4. cast myself wholly on the faithfulness
of God, for support.
5. look wholly to God for whatever re-
ward He may give me.
6. take God alone for my portion, in
time and eternity. l hang my soul, my life,
my happiness, my all upon God in Christ,
and this without reserve and forever, cutting
loose from all else and binding myself and
my all in Christ.
Psalm cxvi: 16. o Lord, truly 1 am
Thy servant, &c. Read the whole Psalm.
M. j. WALLACE.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-23

The children of Ephraim being armed, and carry.
bows, turned back in the day of battle.-Psalm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
CAT STORY EXTRAORDINARY.
A Feline which was Flattsnsd Between
Two Bales Of Cotton For Forty.
six Days.
baltimore SUM-

tbHblfuOTe SUM-
The bark Kate Howe, Capt. McNafly, from
Liverpool, with salt, which arrived at Kerr's
wharf Phlpot street, this morning, has on
board a phenomenon In the shape of a cat.
The story OF the feline, as told by them on
board, Ia almost incredible for belief, but Capt.
McNaily, the steward and others OF the crew
vouch for all It's truth. 1t is as follows, and
must be taken for what 1t Is worth:
Last November the Kate Howe was lying
at Charleston, loading cotton for Liverpool;
moored near her was the bark Forrest Belle,
which had on board handsome tortoise shell
cat.
On November % pussy visited the Kate
Howe and disappeared shortly afterwards
The bark was iust.about TO finish loading, and
that afternoon the stevedores completed their
work, and next morning the vessel put to sea-
After a, passage 4 forty-five days she arrived
The day foln fng, the forehatch was taken
off and the tisen Nh bales OF cotton broken
out To thegl plegs OF the workmen and the
almost otn the bales s and h mar rgssous
as 1t may TX, rstili alive: One Of her hind
legs was ty M Nup over her back and her
hindquarter1Mdd head was crushed out OF all
shape. TheAail was cut almost In two by
piece Of cord about one Of the bales and the
remainder Of her body was terrible deficient
In It's natural lines OF beauty.
1t Is needless to say that the cat was but a
mere skeleton, having been squeezed between
the bales without food or drink for forty-seven
days. She was taken to the cabin, where
proper attention was given. For several DAYS
she would eat nothing but swallowed little
milk which was administered bya spoon.
BY degrees animation and strength returned,
and with them her appetite.
Despite the terrible crushing inflicted upon
her by the cotton screws, she gradually as
sumed her wonted appearance, except her
head and quarters, which are still flattened
to a considerable extent, and are evidences OF
the intense suffering the poor creature must
have undergone. Pussy became the object of
much curiosity and incredulity in Liverpool,
and will likely become 50 In this city
Capt. Geo. W. Bennett, OF the Chesapeake
Pilots Association, induced Capt. McNally
to give him the wonderful cat, and he has
taken 1t to his residence, No. 317 North Caro-
Inc street
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LoUlss,s
Tyacufiva DeUartMsns

STATE OF LoUlslAs
Executive Departms@
Whereas. F. ]. PAPINEAU, Of the CITY
Orleans. has applied to me for the eancoi.
OF bond. drawn and signed By him
cfpal. On the sixteenth day OF April n, p.
j. T. Aycock. 81. T. Lawler and Henry =
Jr.. as securities, and conditioned Tor Iho.
full performance Of the duties OF /. y. rsp1.
as Tax Collector for the Sixth DlsIIla~
Parish Of Orleans. ,,o,1
Now. therefore. /. FRANCIS 7. NUE. ~
Governor of the State OF LoaSD
have thought proper TO issue lan
proclamation. with the view o. y
public notice to all persons
interested to show cause In Wrius
the Office Of Secretary of State, In inc =
New Orleans. within ninety days after -
publication hereof. why said bond ~
mortgage resulting therefrom. shouio
Cancelled and annulled and the surelle, n
named discharged from any further nS'1
In the premises.
Witness my signature and the sea- !
State of Louisiana. at the city OF New ~,
this third day of March. In the year OF oa.
one thousand eight hundred and Sevehhsss
and the one hundred and third year Oh = |.
dependence OF the United States Of AmGslIn
FRANCIS T. NIChVs1
By the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO,
Assistant Secretary OF Sta1ss
mia sod
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
nn24 "

Executive department, J
Whereas. MATHEW LEVY, OF the parish OF
Morehouse. has applied to me for the cancella-
lion OF a bond drawn and signed by him IA
principal. for the sum of twenty thousand dol
lars together with A. N. Silbernagel, D. W.
Douglass Moses Wolff. Benedict Silbernaeel
and benjamin Silbernagel, as sureties. dated
the thirteenth day Of March, 1877, and eondi-
toned for the faithful performance of the duties
OF said Mathew Levy as tax collector for the
parish of Morehouse,
Now. therefore, I. FRANCIS T. NICHOLS
Governor of the State of Louisiana. hayetbouoht
proper to issue this my proclamation, with the
view OF giving public notice to all persons there
ia interestedto show cause in writing at the of.
nee OF the Secretary Of State In the city OF New
orleans, within ninety days after the last publi
cat1on hereof. why said bond should not be can
ceied and annulled. and the sureties above
named discharged from any further liabilities
In the premises.
nltness my signature and the seal OF the
state OF Louisiana. at the city of New Orleans,
lnls nrst day OF March. In the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seyenty-nine.
ana the one hundred and third year of the in
dependence Of the United States of America.
By the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO,
-. Assistant Secretary OF State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

when the ammunition was exhausted and
| the deadly assegais were cruelty stabbing
among the ranks OF The enty-fourth. we
seem to realize the dramatic picture that cul
was well-nigh over, and 1t was requisite to
do or die, ;" we seem to soc Lieut.. Smith Dor
rien, swift OF foot. and trusting to the prowess
that had won him university renown at many
| an athletic contest, dashng headloDg. and
desperate through the cruel ranks OF the
perish In the attempt. Close at hand - Capt.
stewart smith, who has given up all for lost,
whose life Is not worth an instants purchase,
but who will not die before he has spiked the
not receive his mortal wound before he has
spoiled the means Of dealing death to his
| comrades. No soldier ever fell more glori.
ously. But he has missed the Victoria Cross {;
and now comes the time when the colors
must be saved. II is oil but over. The battle
Is lost; but the Twenty-fourth Regiment
must DO true to It's flag. IL
At the mess-room table and round the fire
In the barrack-room, they have told with
pride the story OF the old colors of the corps,
which for ten years past have hung trophy
In st. Mary's Church, Warwick. Every pri-
vate soldier and young Lieutenant In the regi-
ment has read about the battle of Gillian
wallah In 1849, and has been fired with
enthusiasm at that record Of the reoimentaj
flag, which was carried off the field by four
officers in succession, all OF whom died de-
Tending It, until at last the stout fiagstaf was
shot away and the colors were left deserfed
on the ground. from which the regiment were
com PEELED to RETREAT. Then came the turn of
Private Richard Perry. n sWarwick mar.
who when he heard what had happened
rushed back in the face Of the adyancina
Sikhs. and found moor yonnu Penflvo,Iiek In
the agony OF death, From his faithful grasn
he took the eolors. and then. returning trl.
umphant with his prize-~ receiving 4 bullet
through hia hat a aannnd on hia no,'eh and a
third Kidding his haversack~ he was hailed
with a cheer by his anxious and axpectant
Comrades.
With this brave preeedent as an example It
was not likely that the oolors Of the Twenty
fourth would dron without n struggle IN the
savage field OF Isandu|a. The sacred charge
was entrusted to Iieutenants Melville and
T.hii ~ ~. i.,,.ht "a Nh 80. VI ,hS,I,,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
A Very Modest Request.
Baton Rouge Advocated


We notice In the Picayu1,e OF the twenty
sixth instant, modest request to the country
delegates to rush down to New Orleans forth
with, IL not sooner, 'to acquajnt themselves
with the true condition OF public opinion" In
that city.
An impression has prevailed among the
country people that they elected Representa-
tives to represent their views, and that the
representatives Of the people in New Orleans
would represent their views, and that where
the interest OF the general public came up
both sides would sink all local feelings and
join hands for the common veal.
But, 1t seems, this is a delusion, since our
country delegates must go to New Orleans to
know what Is wanted, and to go through q
course Of training, as it We're, before they can
proceed to work.
Our esteemed contemporary, however
seems to be impressed with the idea that the
people In the country have been hood winked
and thus led into the peculiar notions OF re-
pudiators and violent partisans. In so far as
this parish is concerned the PIC. may rest as
sured that no such nonsense has taken root
We believe the delegates from this parish
will labor to preserve the credit of the State
and to do even handed justice irrespective of
race or party prejudices. We believe that
they will labor earnestly for a reduction of
public expenses and for the most vital reform
measure now demanded by the people, viz:
the removal OF the State capital from New
Orleans. The people demand simpler and
more economical government. They want to
pay their officers living salaries, but they do
not intend to pay more than living salaries
If they can helpit.
Therefore, il the delegates from East Baton
Rouge represent; the wishes of the people,
and we believe they will, they will work for
the' construction Of a constitution that will
preserve the rights OF ALL maintain the honest
debts OF the State and reduce legislative and
salary expenditures fully S250,000 per annum.
But to do this it is not necessary for them
to go to New Orleans to be drilled. they are
men OF intelligence, and they represent an in
telligent constituency, and they will do what
their people send them there to do.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
sUPERTOR CRIMINAL COURT.

TRIALS.
Ike Rody. charged with stabbing, etc. Pascal
ktzzt on the twenty-frst of January last YER
diet: Guilty OF wounding less than mayhem,
with dangerous weapon.
SENTENCED.
Ike Rody. as above, having waived all delay.
was sentenced to suffer fine OF 81, imprison-
ment at hard labor In the State Penitentlary for
two years. and costs.
NoLLE PRosEQUr.
John Foster charged with publiah hing as true,
on the fifteenth OF March last, u forged order
for the payment of money. to wit: a check on
the state National Bank of New Orleans for
$40.
INFORMATION FILED.
John Foster and Charles Speed same charge
as the above one against John Foster.
VERDICT.
John Henninger5. alias Charles Mart. charged
with having forged the name of G.. E. Hopkins
to receipt for money from Cummings Il Ell
mer. on the seventh of January last, was found
guilty and strongly recommended to the mercy
of the court.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29

ever, expressed themselves as being In favor
OF ell measures proposed by the Democrats,
except the repeal OF the law relating to su-
pervisors OF elections, which they are In favor
OF In modified form. They are opposed to
the test oath for jurors and favor its repeal
They are also opposed to the use OF troops at
the polls and to the election laws which
authorize Federal interference at the polls,
and favor their repeal. but they ask that
these repeating clauses be introduced as sepa-
rate measures. A committee of the caucus
has been appointed to draft financial meas
1res to present to Congress embodying all
Greenback ideas. This bill Is In process OF
preparation and will be given to the public as
the bill are given In interviews published
from time to time with Greenbackers here.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
SECOND RECoRDERs COURT.

Louis Smith. charged by @. A. voigt. sent be-
fore the First District Court under bonds OF
$3.50.
Kate Saunders, charged by Mrs. r. Bienvenu
with grand larceny, was sent before the First
District Court under bonds OF $500, on charge
Of petty larceny. the evidence falling to estab-
the charge upon which she was committed
petty larceny.
Mrs. Aurelie Bandy, charged with petty lar
ceny, was sent before the First District Court
under bonds OF $3.50. She failed to furnish the
required bail and was remanded to the Parish
Prison. This woman was arrested for picking
the pocket of Mrs. Cora Bell in the st. Louis
Cathedral add charged with petty larceny, upon
which charge she was committed
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
FEASTING ON HIS OWN FUN.
A Writer Compelled TO Literally Eat
His own Words"


recent libel suit In Moscow, In which city
the author OF quarto volume was subjected
to a most ignominious punishment, very
forcibly reminds one OF the inestImable bless.
ings enjoyed In a country In which the free
dom OF the press Is @ guaranteed and estab-
lished right. The facts In. the case referred
to are as follows:
In the above-named city a goodly-sized
book was published In vindication of the
rights OF the subject The work contained
singing sarcasms aimed at the venality OF
the officials, with many satirical and humor-
GUS illusions to bribe-taking and other in
EQUITIES. Even the Czar;himself was handled
without gloves, his acts were fearlessly de-
nounced, and a powerful argument was adj
duced In behalf OF the rights Of his subjects.
The mal-administration Of law was set forth
In strong, plain language.
The book attracted general notice, but this
was bad for the author. He was arrested
and thrown into prison. After short and
summary trial, his production was pro-
nounced libel, and he was compelled to Feat
his own words" or suffer the punishment OF
the knout. This terrible instrument OF tor
ture Is In the shape Of long whip or scourge
and Is composed OF many tough thongs OF
thick, hard skin, plated together and Inter-
woven with strands Of stout wire. The crimi-
udl 10 dHu is UTmly DOuDQ Two
stakes which are sufficiently wide apart to
admit the free motion OF the head The blows
are laid upon the bare back, every stroke cut
ting like knifd, and soon the victim Of the
sc0urRe Is n shapeless mass of blood and
flesh. One hundred blows is equivalent to a
death sentence This was the alternative OF
the unhappy author.
The day fixed for carrying the sentence OF
the court into execution arrived. platform
was elected In one of the public squares Of the
city. Bound hand and foot, the victim OF
despOtic power was seated In the centre OF the
platform. An immense concourse Of people
had gathered to witness the strange spectacle.
The imperial provost, the magistrate the
physician and the surgeon OF the Gar were In
attendance The obnoxious book had been
separated from It's binding, and, as an act of
grace, the margin had been cut off The
leaves were then rolled up, not unlike cigar
lighters. And there they were-a basketful.
Now the meal began. Amid roars OF laugh
ter from the ignorant and degraded popuIace,
the provost served the author leaf by leaf
with his own production, putting the rolls OF
paper one by one into his mouth. He slowly
chewed and swallowed one-third OF his book,
when the medical gentleman concluded he
had received into his stomach as much Of the
innutr1tious material as was compatible with
safety. He was then reconducted to his cell
to digest his meal. The two following days
the same scene was enacted, until every leaf
was swallowed, and as matter of fact he
was compelled to literally eat his own words
and feast on his own fun.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
MABEL MAY.
[Iuck.l

tPuck.l
I've cousin, Mabel May,
Who 10 young. and. l may say,
A brunette;
But grieve that / must add.
For think II very sad.
A coauettel
Though she's seventeen at most.
She's Of winning wiles host.
And she's pat
In nm ogle or pout:
But my trouble Ia about
Worse than that.
In the library one morn
was sitting tired and worn. ...
When. with laughing song. there came
TO tho opening window frame
Mabel Mayi
Etepping Ii, her singing ceased.
Though she saw me not. I'm pleased.
In my nest;
For she drew a little case
From its happy hidinR-plac0
In her breast.
And she opened II, and took
such tender, loving look
At The face
That know must be within:
II had hopes that might win
In that raceD
And her cheek flushed ut the sight.
AS she held 1t In her white
Finger tips;
Then. with tender looks Of love,
Did she put it--gods abovei--
To her lipsl
Der her shoulders fair I spied-
For / Bould know. IL died
Who 1t was;
And / sawi-,he wicked elf
Wasted kisses on herself.
In her RlasRl
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-29
The Greenbacker's Element.

WASHINGTON, March pa meeting of the
Greenback element OF the House was held
this evening; There were present De La
Matyr OF Indiana, Jones OF Texas, Lowe of
Alabama, Barlow Of Vermont, Gillette and
Weaver OF Iowa. Yocum, Wright and
Kelly OF Pennsylvania; Ladd and Murch of
Maine. Stevenson and Forsyth Of Illinois. and
Ford of Missouri. At this meeting the
subject of attaching political measures
bills was generally discussed. There was
a unanimous expression of opposition to this
way Of legislating, The Greenhackers, how