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England's Work in India.

As regards the northern or Himalayan
frontier of India, the wild hill tribes are
no longer invaders, but are EMPLOYED as
loyal soldiers or border police. As re-
CARDS the southern frontier of India-the
sea, the pirate races have been converted
into cheap and excellent seamen. Indian
waters are now a. safe as the English
Channel, and the Indian navy, having
finished its work is disbanded. As re,
CARDS internal disturbances banditti are
unknown, breaches Of the law are rarer
IN India than in England, and the spe-
cial department which was created to
deal with the old special crimes of India,
now finds no more work to do within the
British provinces Famine, which i'm the
last century was considered beyond any
help Of man, has been accepted as the
great administrative problem of our day
and a vast organization Of public works.
State relief and private charity. is inter
posed between the Indian races and the
merciless calamities Of nature. As re-
CARDS The reclamation Of waste land for
merly the local hero or village founder
was the man who cut down the Jungle ,
now special branch Of legislation is re-
quired to enable the Government to con
serve what jungle remains, and to plant
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MISCELLANEOUS.

SUBSTITUTE FOR CALoMEL.- Sulphate
of manganese is now being introduced as
a substitute for mercury in the various
bilious troubles. In jaundice, hepatic
dropsy and hypochondriasis it is stated
to have produced most remarkable re
suits, and in hemorrhoids and in conges-
ton of the fauces and bronchitis it is
proved no less eftcacious. An@mic pa
tlents, who cannot take any Of the pre-
paratlons of iron are enabled to take iron
with benefit if combined with two to five
grains of sulphate of manganese. It is
found preferable to administer the man
ganese in ten grains to scruple dose in
a g lass of water, adding little citrate Of
magnesia to cause effervesceDce. By
these doses large bilious objections are
produced. Half drachm is said to be
the utmost dose exer necessary, ten grains
being usually quite sufficient.
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Louis Napoleon,s Editor.

The interesting part of M. De Cassag-
macs career began when, shortly before the
coup d'etat of 1851, he accepted the func-
tons of journalist-in -ordinary to Prince
Louis Napoleon. The founder of the
Second Empire placed from the first great
confidence in NJ. De Cassagnac. Theiatter
had won his renown as hard hitter in
Journalism under Louis Philippe; when.
through the Intermediary Of Count de
Morny, he was presented at the Elys6e.
1t was on the explicit understanding that
he should place his pen absolutely at the
devotion of the ruler of France Napoleon
Ill and Nj. DE Cassagnac appear to have
understood each other at once. and there
never arose a difference between them
ALI who ever saw NJ. De Cassapnac could
guess by mere glance at him how con
genial the imperial idea" must have
been to such nature as his OF Creole
extraction, and born in Martinique. he
mad the face of white negro, with eyes
that sparkled remarkably. He was pas
sslon,ate, imaginative; he loved fnery
hanlkered after pomp, ribands honors
and cared no more for the Liberties of his
tellow-subJects than regular negro
might have done A regime that held
France fast gagged and bound, but
winch, as a set-of, supplied the people
with a splendid Court and dashinp
Army, seemed perfection to him. NJ,
DE Cassagnac was not an originator
but he could work up the ideas Of another
man and express them in a mastery fash
ion He could also add, by way Of orna-
ment, hollow but very brilliant ideas of
his own. Napoleon's plans were always
far better explained and defended by M.
De Cassagnac than they could have been
by himself Not once, but hundred
times at least, during Napoleons reign
NJ. De Cassagnac had to endure snubs
from the official Journal which would
have made a sensitive man culver with
modification and once or twice the EN-
peror-in order to soothe Jealous Minis
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ters-had to cease receiving or CORES
pondlng with him for months at a time.
But M. De Cassagnac knew his master S
mind, and was good courtier enough
never to notice the sights that were put
upon HIM by the Court. Ii should be
added, that he made very good thing
out Of his loyalty. An official DEPUTY
IN the Corps Legislatif from 1852 to
1870, he was likewise a Commander of
the Legion of Honor; while the subsidies
winch his newspapers received from the
civil list gave him wealth and enabled
HIM to buy coy estate in the Gers
Pull Mall Gazette.
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MISSIONS.

There is a colony of Christian Kafirs
at Mlddleburg, in the Transvaal, the re-
suit OF twenty years labor by Lutheran
missionary. A handsome brick church.
built by Kafir hands, affords accommo-
datlon for 800 worshipers, and rows of
brlck-built workshops resound with the
noise of industrial pursuits Wagons,
furniture, and wood and iron work are
turned out in abundance. Schools have
been provided for the children, and the
mission owns 10000 acres of good land.
once prairie wilderness, but now divided
INTO small farms, and worked under the
supervision of the missionaries.
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BOOKS RECEIVED.

CEREMONIAL INSTITUTIONS Being Part " of
the Principles of Sociology. BY Herbert
Spencer. New York d. Appleton & Co. 1880.
The general character of Mr. Spencer's Prin-
ciples of Sociology is well known. With him
all is evolution, and the titles of the several
chapters in the present volume will sufficiently
indicate the character of the discussions. They
are as follows Ceremonies in General-Trophies
Mutilatons-Presents- Obeisances-
Forms of Address Titles-Badges and Cos
tunes, &c. The fatal defect in Mr.. Spencer s
philosophy is, that he tries to trace everything
back to its germ but he will not tell us how the
germ originated. There must have been be-
ginning at some stage and Revelation begins
with creative act. Mr.. Spencer rejects this,
and so his philosophy is an elaborate edifce
resting on Nothing.
Received through West, Johnston & Co, Rich
mond.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

The Pan-Presbyterian Council is Off
clally announced to meet in Philadelphia.
on Thursday, the 23rd September next:
1t is proposed that the Sessions will close
with devotional meeting on the evening
Of Sabbath, the 3rd October. Prepara2
tons for this great gathering of Presby-
ters are already far advanced. Principal
Rainy, Professor Calderwood and Dr.
Andrew Thompson, of the U. P. Church
OF Scotland, are announced for papers.
respectively, on Medieval Theological
Thought; the Relations of Science and
Theology; and Light from Without. The
Rev. D. ID. Bannerman, of Dalkeith
takes Grounds and Methods of admission
to sealing ordinances. Several promi-
nent Canadian divines Gncluding DR..
Dawson, of Montreal, have been invited
TO prepare papers on given subjects.
DR., Mathews Of Quebec, who is the Gen
eral Sub-Convener Of the Council for the
United States, and also the Cis-Atlantic
Editor of the Catholic Presbyterian, takes
an active part in arranging the prelimi
narles. Rev. Matthew Newkirk, of Phil
adelphia, is secretary of the local com
mlttee. 1t has not yet been announced
who Is to succeed the late DR.. Beadle as
Convener
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ST. GoTHARD TUNNEL,-This tunnel
was completed on the 1st inst, in the
sense that the last section of the wall of
rock between Switzerland and Italy was
pierced, though much work remains to be
done before the tunnel will be ready to
be opened for public travel This lets
daylight into one of the greatest works
ofmodern times. It, with its connections,
is the longest tunnel irf the world, being
about nine and quarter miles in length,
and at its highest point it is about two
thirds Of mile above the level of the
sea. M. Favre, the contractor for boring
the tunnel, died there suddenly last July,
but not until he had put the work on the
high road to early completion. His con
tract required him to complete the tunnel
before the LIST of October, 1880. For
every day saved he was to receive 81 600
Tor every day of delay after that time he
was to forfeit $1,000 These provisos
greatly stimulated the work, and within
TWO or three years the advances have
been quite rapid, the introduction of i'm
proved boring machines greatly facilita-
ling the vast undertaking. The tunnel is
10 be nineteen feet high and twentyfour
feet wide. Work was commenced on it
IN September, 1872. The advance with
the most improved tools has been at the
rate Of seven feetper day
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GEORGE MULLER.-Here are a few brief
items Of George Mullers life:
"Since 1884, he has received $3.50
for his work, supporting 900 pupils
in his various schools aiding 100 mis-
sionaries, scattering 67,OOO,O0O pampb
lets and tracts, and 100000 portions of
the Bible
G830,0O0, amount to $4,15O.OOO! And
this great sum, coming to him, day by
day, through 46 years, and in amounts
varying from the shilling Of the servant
girl. to the princely gift Of the nobleman.
reached him, he asserts, m direct ans,ocy
TO DJuyer. He never asked assistance of
man. He Just believed And accord
ing to his faith, it was done to him.
Similar to this is the experience of
Dr. Cults. of Boston. in the various en-
terprizes with which he is connected
Now, it is easy to charge such men with
tanatlcisn But brick walls, and great
houses, and 46 years experience, and
thousands of orphans maintained aOjth-
ont debt, and books and pamphlets dis
tributed and all The bills patd, have a
wonderfully convincing way. And the
simple question is If the teaching Of
Jesus Christ about Prayer be not true
'0hot do these facts mean C5Ue7aant
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American tradesmen can claim no
genius for advertising, 50 long as they
are easily beaten by Berlin grocer, who
thus informs the public, through the
B5rsen Zeitung:
" Twins are come to me for the third
time. This time boy and girl. I en-
treat my friends and patrons to support
me stoutly Excellent butter, we'll worth
its price Similarly, sausage and cheese.
Berlin, 2 February, 1880. Niche
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A Baltimore Sun correspondent, writ
ing from London, says; ''Perhaps the
best diners-out-or I would say the best
dinner-table talkers--in England are
Lord Chief Justice Cockburn, Queen
Counsellor Judah P. Benjamin, w. E.
Gladstone, Cardinal Manning, Lord Rose
berry and Dean Stanley. If Thomas
Carlyle could reiuvenate himself by
twenty years he might be added to the
list. These men talk, and, alas for the
rarity OF 1t, say something. They fill a
mental space. They converse, but do not
speedily Like the French, they scatter
ideas-those rare social sparks in CONVEX
sational England. take it that Dean
Stanley in higher degree is the best
general dinner-table talker of the mum
Der | mention. Cardinal Manning is
gifted in the art of words that convey
thoughts illumining the soul and the
mind at once, and with equal though diff
ferent brilliancy."
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

THE ORIENTAL AND BIBLICAL JOURNAL Issued
Quarterly Edited by the Rev. Stephen D.
Peet Clinton Wisconsin. Chicago Jameson
Morse, Publishers. 1880.
This is the first number of periodical which
Is greatly needed in our current literature. We
know of nothing that isso much calculated to
aid the Biblical student in his studies. We
therefore feel the liveest interest in the success
of the enterprise, and hope Mr.. Peet who is
qualified to undertake this work, will be abun-
dainty encouraged. The present number opens
with an article on Palestine Explorations, by
the Rev Selah Merrill; d. d. The pieces are all
short and comprise such topics The Test of
Linguistic Affinity The Population Of Jerusa-
lem During the Seige of Titus Monument of
Cyrus the Great; The Elephantine Cave (India) :;
The Testimony of the Monuments; Fresh As
syrian Finds Sources of Information as to the
Prehistoric Condition of America (by the Editor
&c The price of this publication is 50 per an
nun. The great activity in Oriental exploration.
at present and the stimulus which has been
given to archaeological studies in all parts of the
world, make this an opportune time for starting
such & periodical, and, if properly supported, it
will prove a most valuable aid to those who
wish to keep abreast of such investigations but
who have neither the time, the money, nor the
opportunity to gather their information from the
original sources. We hope the editor will keep
US posted especially in what is going on in the
Valley of the Nile and in Mesopotamia
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India has $4,000 scholars in mission.
schools, and I 800 pupils who have passed
the entrance university examination.
The London Missionary Society has 500,
and the English Wesleyans l ,697 schools
IN the South Sea Islands. It's estimated
that there are 10000 mission-schools in
the world, containing at least 10000
pupils
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

The Emperor William, feeling the
weight of his years, extremely dislikes to
have his son the Crown Prince leave him
even for short journeys. His Majesty.
who has hitherto borne the fatigues Of the
court season remarkably well, astonishes
everybody by his freshness and vigor.
lie is said to be far from pleased at the
early close of this years festivities, which
terminated rather prematurely, owing to
the speedy commencement of Lent.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

Amelia Radcliffe, otherwise known as
the Countess of Derwentwater. has lust
died in England. She spent nearly all
her life in eccentric endeavors to main
tain her claim to that title and the es-
tates. The claim when carefully inves-
hgated was found to be wholly ground
less. She took up her quarters several
years ago in the ruins of the old castle at
DIlston, whence she was forcibly elected.
Then she entered distrainefor rent on
one Of the farms of the estate and sold
the live stock at auction, for which the
Admiralty who had possession, recov-
cred $4,000 damages. She was at last
adludicated bankrupt and was commit
ted for time to Newcastle Jail.
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Prince George Of England, the young
est son Of the Prince of Wales, is de-
scribed as an excellent fellow--full of
pluck and spirit and quite ready to fight
any one. Prince Edward his elder broth
er (" Eddy he is called at bome) is very
quiet, and not so strong as George -
When they started on their cruise they
were very sea-sick but the captain, after
allowing them to remain in bed for dav
or two, went in and told them they must
get up and do their duty. So they did.
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THE A@ERIcAS JOURNAL OF PHLoLoGY Ed
tied by Basil L. Gildersleeve. Professor of
Greek / the Johns Ho k ms University. Ba,
tmore The Editor New York and London
Macmillan q Co
We have received the first number of this new
quarterly. 1t contains 1875 pages, and is very
well printed Among the articles we notice
Two German Scholars on Goethes Masquerades
by Franklin Carter of Yale College. and Geddes
Problem of the Iomeric Poems, by l.. r Pack
ard, of Yale College. Besides four regular ar
ticles lone by Professor Gildersleeve), we have
Notes Reviews and Book Notices Reports
List Of Periodicals Recent Publications We
are informed that the editor has made arrange
ments securing the cooperation of scholars EN-
inent for their attainments in Comparative
Grammar, in the Oriental the Romance, and the
Teutonio Languages, as well as in the Latin and
Greek, and also in the general disciplines of
classical study We hope this Journal will be
literally sustained as it ought to be. The name
Of Professor Gidersleeve is guarantee that the
work will be well done No name stands higher
IN the country in this department
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The IMITATION OF CHRIST. By Thomas 4
Kempis; ]. K. Funk & Co., 10 and II Dey
street New York.
This is one of the Standard Series. In paper
back, quarto form, price 10 cents.
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fresh forests. These are few of the out
ward and visible results of century of
British rule in India C61mkiU Maqa.ine
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Fifty years ago Kotbah-byu, che first
convert among the Karens, was baptized
in Burmah, His wife was present at the
hfteth anniversary of his baptism which
was kept in May last by the dedication
Of large Memorial hall for public wor-
ship. She was the first. Karen who was
baptized, yet the mission has now four
hundred and thirty-eight churches, and
a membership Of nearly twenty thousand.
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Missions AND TRADE One Of the
marked developments in the missionary
world, seen just now more than ever be-
fore, Is the numerous inquiries from the
countries where the missionaries are
working as to the cost of utensils and
simple machinery Of various kinds, such
as wind-mills, fret-saws, tanning mills.
and machines for making cord from
thread, all of which can be worked bv
hand or with light power, and also for
agricultural tools Letters for informa-
ton in this line are now received quite
frequently at the rooms of the American
Board and they show most unmistakably
the influence which mission work is hav-
ing upon the civilization of the world
Thus, looked at in material CONT Of
view alone, the money expended for for
eign missions is a most profitable invest
ment, and is sure to be returned MANY
fold IN the amount Of manufactures and
supplies Of various kinds that are sent
out as the direct result of the work Of our
missionaries The business thus created
IS already large, and is likely to be of
great magnitude in the immediate future
TIE Cou0cgotiouuhst.
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VEnelI. BY II. Nettleship. New York p.
Appleton & Co. 1880.
This is one Of Appletons series Of Classical
Writers" It is beautifully printed.
Received through West Johnston & Co., Rich
mond
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

;C-AAIALogUE Of Union Theological Seminary
Br mg3inia' for 1879 80 Richmond Baughman
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JONAH, THE SELF-WLLED PROPHET. A Prac-
teal Exposition of the Book of Jonah With
Translation and Exegetical Notes BY Staart
Mitchell, D. D. Second Edition New York
Arson D. F. Randolph & Co.
This is a handsome little volume of $50 pages.
1t treats of of the most difficult portions of
Scripture, and our examination has impressed us
with the learning, ability, and correct views of
the writer. 1t is not merely an explanation or
exposition of the text, but the expositor seems to
have primarily in view the practical application
of the lessons to be derived from Jonah's his
tory. The young student of the Bible will find
in it valuable help.
Received through Presbyterian Publishing
Company, Richmond.
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THE BIBLICAL MUSEUM A Collection of Notes
Explanatory, Homiletic, and Illustrative, on
the Holy Scriptures especially designed for
the use of Ministers, Bible Students, and sun
day School Teachers. By James Comper
Gray, author of Topics for Teachers" The
Glass and the Desk, &c, &c
old Testament, Vol ", containing the Books
Of Kings and Chronicles, and Vol V con a ming
the Books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, and job
This work, when complete, will comprise FIVE
volumes on the New Testament now complete)
and eight on the Old Testament, of which FIVE
are completed
The explanatory notes are very Jrief, and as
the text is not given, it is necessary for the
reader to have the Bible before him in order to
understand them. The chief aim of the work is
to furnish brief homlies or skeleton sermons on
all the chapters of the Bible; designed evil
IDENTIFY for that class of ministers who are not
able to compose discourses for themselves and
for superintendent who would wish to avail
themselves of the topics for Sunday School adj
dresses
Published by A. D. F. Randolph & Co., and
for sale by Presbyterian Publishing Company.
1901 Main street, Richmond, Va. Price 81 %
per volume.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1880-03-13
Am Act


To prevent the adnlteration Of articles used
as food TO prevent the sale of unwhole-
some and tainted provisions, the Slaughter
ing OF cattle, etc., for food, when Ia an I'M
healthy condition, and to prevent the land
ing of diseased animals within certain pre-
scTibed limits.
SECTION 4 q .he = ssaeiea og MS deaefM As,
se".oeg q &c .stote " Louisiana, Ihat u snail
De ullaWlli ior any person q persons " adui.
terate, 70 sell of oner for sale In the state of
Louisiana, any article OF FOOD and snstenanee,
showing ths same 20 Pc aauiterated,
sn0. Y M Jfufaf 0tac'ed, s,e,, lnat "
shali pe unlawful ior any person on persons
70 sen OF oler Iof saie aiy tainiea PROVISIONS
OF Stale vegetables, Or o.hsr ARTICLES OF FOOD,
the same being IN condition 81 deeomposi-
tion, or unhl Ior Iood, ~
sEg, o. W Js1lhef ctdcted, &C., ihat "
silaii be unlawful Tor any person or persons 70
slaughter ior 1000 ana oiier for SAFE any eat
tle, hogs or sheep, the same being N an un-
healthy cohdition; .. ;.
SEC, Z. M J~fhef exactei, &C., ihat u
shaii pe nniaWini ior any person or persons,
failways, steainships, steanipoa.s, water of
other craft 70 discharge a. any 81 the depots,
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ID u M, 4 v u II Y !.

TR. g. ID. GAIN, lake Of Galveston, has
~ become eSident u Lake Charles, La.
Office and residaec on Rgan s.ract, adjoining
residence OF Dry@ j, Lyaps, and will practice
at the residenceN his pAtpous wheil So de-
sired l8 Feb. 21, 1SS0.-tf
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any boy,v said ! father to Eis young
son, & treat every one With po|iteness;
even those who are rnde TO yon. For
remember that you show courtesy to
othcrs, not because they are gentlemen,
but bneallsc von HE 0ric.v
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Theory efLife.

The late Professor Faraday adopted
the theory that the natural age Of man
is 100 years. The duration Of life he
believed to be measured by the time Of
growth. III the camel the union takes
place at eight, IN the horse at five, in
the lion at four, in the dog vt two, in
the rabbit at one. The natural termina-
ton is five removes from the several
points.
Man being twenty years in growing
lives five times twenty syears--that II,
100; the camel is eight years IN grow
ing, and lives forty years and SO with
other animals The man who does not
die Of sickness lives everywhere from
so to 100 years. Tho professor divides
life into equal halves growth and de-
cline and these into infancy, youth,
yirility, and age. Infancy extends %
tho twentieth year, youth to the tiftieth,
because it is in this period the tissues
become firm, yiriDity from fifty to sevz
enty4fvc, during which the organism
remains complete, and at seyenty-fye
old age commences 60 last longer or
shorter time as the dimiDution of re-
served forces is FASTENED or retarded.
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E. ii LYONS,


Physlciafa aaas safgesssh.
II OCATED III Lake Chailes. oeivs his
~ professioIA services TO the public.
Patients paying e,lsll for services will
ald my chargss Very moderate.
April ~, ia9. H.