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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

The ARMENIAN CHRISTIANS of Turkey
are objects of special interest at this time.
The Armenian Church has been in exist
ence 1900 years, and it resembles very
closely, in its faith and practices, the Ro-
man Catholic Church 1t has a Patri-
arch, and believes in transubstantiation
absolution, the worship of saints, pen
ances, &c. The first impression was made
on the Armenians by the American mis-
sionaries, and when some of them were
led to see the errors Of their Church, their
attention was directed to the Prayer Book
of the Church Of England, whose liturgy
fell in with their previous habits of de-
votion. Bishop Gobat, of Jerusalem, sent
them young missionary named Stepha-
nos Carebet, through whose influence
Archbishop Migreditch, of the Armenian
Church, was led to compare the Bible
with the Prayer-Book The result was
that he became deeply impressed with
the errors Of his Church, and he resigned
his high position and became the pastor
of a small congregation at Aintab II
was stated, says the Gospel for all Lands
at a meeting in London this summer, that
three archbishops and forty-three congre.
cations, with their priests, had declared
their purpose to connect themselves with
the Reformed Church Of Armenia as soon
as the Turkish Government recognized
them as distinct community.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08
For the Central Presbyterian.
Rev. DIR. j. N. Craig.

At meeting of the congregation of
the Presbyterian church at Holly
Springs, Miss, on the 9Th of August,
1880, the following paper was unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, it has come to our knowl-
edge that our beloved pastor has
been called by another congregation
and to different field of labor. And
whereas, we, knowing his fidelity to
the Masters kingdom, are persuaded
that he will do whatever seems to him
to be his duty in the premises, and
whilst we would not be found fighting
against God, we think it not improper to
give some expression of our feelings in
the matter, in order that such expression
may have its proper influence upon his
conclusions. Therefore,
ResoEved, LIST. By this congregation assem-
bled that we are satisfied, and more than salts.
fed, we are well pleased with DIR. Craig as our
minister and pastor.
ResoLoed, End. That having been partaker
with us Of joys and woes for the last ten years
he has so wound himself about our affections
that we feel that to sever our connection with
him now would be great calamity to our
church az this place.
ResoLUed, Ord. That not this church only
but all other churches at this place, and the
whole community would suffer irreparable loss
by having him remove from our midst, whose
life is so good an example to Christians and
whose daily walk and conversation are constant
living sermons to the ungodly.
And at the same meeting the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
Whereas, it is proper that DIR. J. n.
Craig should fully understand the at,
titude of the members of this congrega-
ton relative to his possible acceptance
of call to the pasterate Of the church in
Oxford. Now therefore, be it
Resolved LIST That it is the deliberate and
unanimous Judgment of the members Of this
congregation that DR.. J. N. Craig should not
resign his pastoral charge here
! Resolved End. That the chair appoint COM
mittee Of three who shall present to DR.. Craig q
copy Of the resolutions adopted here, and in
the name Of all present shall protest against an
acceptance by him of any call to another field
of labor.
w. s. FEATHERsToN President
Ed. H. WATSON, Secretary.
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about religion as the others have to talk
about horses or the Bazaar. The trou-
BILE that we are speaking about is, that a
large proportion of nominal Christians
are as averse to any such conversation as
the children of the Devil it is as dis
tasteful to them as it is to the mere
wording who is an avowed enemy of
Christ. These are the people that do not
like too much zeal -; there are very
many irreligious men who admire the de-
cided Christian; who feel that whatever
else he is, he is man, and that he acts
what he believes. r8r af.
But it makes no difference whether
men like it or not, it is the duty of the
Christian to be always about his Fa-
theirs business" and always to see to it
that the avowal of his fealty to Christ,
in no company, and in no place, and on
no occasion, brings to his cheek the flush
of shame. What should we think of the
gem that had glittered on beauty's brow,
which, finding itself in a cave among the
moles and bats, should be ashamed Of
the light? What should we think of the
spirit, lighting on earth from the gorge
Gus spiendors of the throne, that should
be ashamed of the dazzling brightness Of
the heavenly court? ur
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

THERE has been great revolution in
manners. We suspect the changes which
one observes in the manners and bearing
OF our young people is largely due to the
prevalence of the Round Dance. 1t has
engendered familiarity We remember
we were at the White Sulphur Springs in
1850. There were only two young ladies
that season married ladies then had no
beaux) who engaged in the waltz or the
round dance. They were from distant
city. Now ct such place the young
lady who does not dance in this way is a
sort of oddity. She must have many at
fractions to cope on equal terms with her
rivals. We can easily understand that
this is great trial to young Christian
girl but then she must remember that as
Christian she has renowned "the pomps
and vanities of this wicked world" and
If this IS not one of them, what is?
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08
Recent Publications.

MCCLINTocK AND STRoNG's CYcLoP RDIA OF BIB.
LIcAL, THEOLOGICAL, AND CLASSICAL LITERA-
TURE. Vol. TX. RH-ST New York: Har
per & Brothers. -o-S 4,r
We have had occasion to notice this work be-
FORE and a more thorough examination of it has
confirmed our high estimate of its value The
present volume will be followed by Vol X in
about one year from this time, and the Supple
ment, for which the material is already in hand
will be issued Immediately thereafter We are
informed that this Supplement will contain
everything of value found in the new edition of
Herzogs Real Encyclopedia not already given
in previous volumes. A beautiful colored Map
of the. Peninsula of Sinai accompanies this vol
ume.
We regard this work as simply indispensable
to the American student Nowhere else will he
find brought together so wide range of bibli-
cal, theological, and general learning. 1t con
tains all the results of modern biblical criticism
and research, and, so far as we have observed,
these are presented in a cautious, conservative,
and healthy spirit Any congregation wishing
to make present to the young pastor would
select nothing more appropriate, and nothing
that would be likely to prove as useful in the
prosecution of his studies
1t is proper to add that many of the articles
are framed from articles in the standard English
or German works, that is to say are not origi-
nal. Some of these articles need revision
There are also some errors in the department of
Biblical Research, which need correction. In
commencing the work, we speak of it as a whole.
1t may not be perfect but there is nothing in
the language like it.
Received through West, Johnston Co., Main
street, Richmond
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

The REV R. H. McKIM, D. D., Rector
of Trinity church, Harlem, New York,
(and formerly of Virginia), writes from
England to the Southern Churchm,aa,:
With regard to the present state of the
Evangelical section of the Church of England,
some interesting information is to be found in
the Report of the Twentieth Annual Confer
ence of the Evangelical Union for the Diocese Of
Carlisle"
The Rev. j w. Bardsley said that his friend,
Mr.. George Burns, had told him that when a
young man visiting Liverpool he could not as.
certain at the hotel where the gospel was preach
ed in the Church of England. Meeting a
workingman he told him he wished to 60 to a
church where the gospel was preached 90
said he, then you must go to that ranting, tant-
ing, Methody parson at the top of the hill 1t
was now the speakers privilege in that same
town to act as secretary to the Church of En-
gland Missionary Society, and he had had to
arrange for nearly sixty simultaneous sermons
in its behalf" ,.. s.
Another speaker, Rev, G. G. Hodgson, said he
had labored in the diocese under four different
bishops. and in looking back to the time when
he commenced his ministry he could assure the
meeting of his own knowledge there was then
only one prominent Evangelical minister-the
Rev John Fawcett He looked around the
Der of country parishes filed by Evangelical
ministers
The venerable Dean of Carlisle said that as
a party, the Evangelical section was never SC
large as at present never so influential.
He perfectly remembered. long after he entered
the church land he will have been sixty years
ordained next year, that they might have gone
into scores of churches and heard sermons with.
out even the mention Of the name of Jesus
| Christ"
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sa- EXAMINE YOUR LABEL. -ss1

We request each of our subscribers to examine
the address-label on his paper, and particularly
to observe the date upon it. This date shows
the time up to which the paper has been paid
for. We respectfully request all who are in ar
rears to remit to us the amount due. Our ex-
penses are heavy, and it is important that the
sums due us shall be paid with promptness 1t
is better for us and for the subscriber
We closed the first year of our connection with
the CENTRAL Presbyterian on the 18th of June
We have been encouraged by the additions to
our subscription list, and by the words of APP
prevail which have reached US from many quar-
tiers. We desire to add one thousand new sub,
scribers oour list very soon. Who will help us
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

Our NORTHERN PRESBYTERIAN ex-
changes announce the death of the Rev.
William Adams, D. D.. for long period
the beloved pastor of the Madison Square
church, and for the last seven years Pres
ident of Union Theological Seminary in
New York The columns of the N. Y.
Evangelist are draped in morning and
that paper speaks of Dr. Adams as " the
foremost minister of the gospel in the
Presbyterian Church in America" DIR.
Adams was born in Colchester Conn, in
1907, and graduated at Yale College in
1927.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08
For the Central Presbyterian.
PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
September 4, 1880.


September 4, 1880.
Thursday, I'd instant, was opening day here
when new students, to larger number than
usual, matriculated. Of the old students, many
will not return before Monday next, when work
will really begin.
Rev. A. T. McGill, D. D., read the introduc-
tory lecture on A Call to the Ministry" which
was listened to with marked interest.
Quite a number of students are here who are
under care of our Southern Presbyteries, and
have all been kindly received.
recognized on the street here, the other day,
Rev. DR.. John Miller, formerly of Lexington,
Va, although I had not seen him for fifteen
years. He is looking remarkably we'll, not
withstanding his many doctrinal and ecclesas-
tical controversies.
The health of this community is better than
last spring; but there are still few cases of
fever in town.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

IT APPEARS that there was mistake
in the announcement that Prof Robertson
Smith had been suspended by the Com
mission of the Free Church of Scotland.
The facts are that the matter was
brought before the Commission or the
Memorials of fourteen Presbyteries, and
Dr. Wilson, one of the clerks of the AS
sembly, moved to refer the subject to a
committee, which motion was supported
by Sir Henry Moncreif, DR.. Begg, and
Principal Rainy. DIR. Begg said there
was a feeling that false doctrine was
taught in their colleges. The motion of
DR.. Wilson was carried by vote of 30
to 139.
The N. Y. Observer remarks:
"Still more recently that is, since the APP
pearance of Prof Smith article in the recent
volume of the Encyclopedia Britannica, on the
Hebrew Literature an article by Prof Smith
has appeared in the Journ y Of PhiLoLogy on
Animal Worship and Animal Tribes among
the Arabs and in the Old Testament which we
have not seen, but which, reviewer states con
tains the same view Of the Pentateuchal legis-
lation as in great part the gradual growth of
ages long after the time of Moses. presented in
Mr.. Smiths article on the Bible in the EncycLo-
pedia.' According to the reviewer, Mr. Smith
appears TO have adopted in great measure, if
not absolutely and completely, Mr.. Maclennan' s
hypothesis that the ancient nations came
through the Totem stage, Of which some &C
count is given, but not such an account as 10
afford just idea Of the disgusting social state
through which the ancient nations are thus
supposed TO have passed. According to Mr..
Maclennan, primitive man was, as geology
reveals him, gregarious. Mr.. Smith says that
David himself appears TO have belonged to the
serpent stock
It appear quite clear that Prof. Smith has
cut lose from the moorings Of the Church with
which he is connected, and regarding the Bible
as scarcely more sacred OF more authoritative
than any other book, has entered upon a sea OIL
speculation from which he may or may not re-
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

Rev. DR.. HoeE, after an absence of
seven months in Europe and Palestine,
preached to his congregation on last Sab
bath. The sermon was heard by large
congregation and is published in full in
this paper.
Rev. DR.. READ also preached to his
congregation for the first time after his
vacation of several weeks.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

The Eleventh Volume of the ENoYoLop RDrA
BRITANNICA, reprint, is received. Itembraces
the letters GOU-HIP.
This work of course needs no commentator.
1t is to be regretted however that, as might
have been expected in view of the prevailing
sceptical tone among the literary and scientific
men of Great Britain, the articles on certain
subjects are very one-sided and unsatisfactory.
Thus we have in this volume the article on the
Hebrew Language and Literature by Prof W.
Robertson Smith, which has led to his arraigu-
ment by the commission of Scotch Free Kirk
There is, nevertheless, in the English Language
no substitute for the Encyclopedia Britannica
Published in Philadelphia by ]. NJ. Stoddart
& Co
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

WE HAVE received an invitation to at
tend the annual exhibition of the Lou
doun County Agricultural Society, at
Leesburg, Va, September 21st, 22d, and
3d. for which we return thanks.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

A correspondent, "Pall Bearer" com
plains of the levity which he has observed
in funeral professions. We cannot think
that the evil is a common one, but so far
as it does exist it is just subject of COM
plant.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

WE HAVE received the first annual re-
port of the Richmond Eye, Ear, and
Throat Infrmary and Dispensary, Au-
gust, 1880. 1t says, The incorporatora
have right to congratulate themselves
on the success of the institution from a
charitable point of view, as during the
past year 345 poor patients applied for
relief and received the benefits of the
Dispensary.". They earnestly appeal to
the charitable public for aid to enable
the institution to pay its current expenses
and enlarge it's sphere of usefulness. The
following are the officers of the institu-
ton:
Board Of Incorporators-D L. S. Joynes
James Alfred Jones, Mark Downey Dr. o. Fair
fax, Gen. Jos. E. Johnston, Dr. Jos. A. White.
Surgeon IN ChGrge-Dr. Joseph A White
ASsistont Slrgeon.-Dr. C. M Shields.
Consulting Physicians,-Dr. R. B. Coleman
DR.. ]. B. McCaw.
Consulting Surgeon.-Dr. Geo. Ben Johnston.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

The Rev. Gooch Railey, of Liberty, Va,
preached in the Presbyterian church in Char
lottesville on Sunday, the 10Th ult.-JeferSonian
Republican.
His father, Capt. Railey, has been
preaching there forty years.
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turn. But whether he does or not, there is no
question that many of his disciples will suffer
shipwreck of their faith in the Bible as the
Word of God"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

The Standard of this city, published
by our friend G. Watson James, has COM
pleted its second year. This paper is
one of the most interesting family papers
with which we are acquainted. It's con-
Quoted with great judgment and journal
istic skill, and we hope it will continue
to meet with abundant success. The pa
pers contributed to it by the well-known
antiquarian of this city, Mr. R. A. Brock,
are worth the subscription
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

The death of twenty-four ministers of
the Presbyterian Church (Northern) has been
announced since the meeting Of the General
Assembly, which closed on the last day Of May.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08

We have received also s. for New Castle
church, from M. W. r., New York city.
W. r. CoPPEDeE.
Sinking Creek, Va, Aug 81.
We have received the following at this Office
for the New Castle church.
Gen. A. G. Niven, Monticello, N, Y, So 90
Rev. Peyton Harrison Baltimore 5 90
N. T.. Venable, Farmville Va 5 90
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-08
Acknowledgement.

We have received since July 31st the follow
ing donations for Sinking Creek manse, viz:
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-06-10
Wooing Under Difficulties.

A Colorado miner, aged thirty, who
wore rough clothes but had an honest
face, arrived in Chicago recently, depos-
tied $4,000 in a bank and took a room
in a fashionable hotel where there vas a
society belle, beautiful. accomplished
and refined. He fell in love with her
at sight. He went to the proprietor Of
tne hotel and asked the favor Of an in
PRODUCTION to the lady. 'lell her." he
said, shat l may be rough looking and
badly dressed, but I've Travelled "A good
deal and know what's what. I've got
the cash and my intentions are honora-
bile. Tell her to get really in a week ii
possiblr, and to draw on me for any
amount if she wants to. But she must
get ready in a week. Tell her that |
mean business. There are not many la
dies out where / live, but | rather guess
l car make her happy" The message
was carried to the young lady, who re-
turned an u%nfavorable reply to the &c
centric sutton. He was somewhat dis
hearted, but far from being crushed. He
10 iUltc SURE tHdI MS pc'Soh"l "pP0"i
auce must have found favor in her eyes.
Perhaps she did not think he had the
"dust." Well. she should see. He Of
fered to send up to her his bank book,
showing that he actually had on deposit
ut the First National Bauk the sum of
$4,000 She would have nothing to
do with him or his bank book. There
was what he looked upon as a plan, only
to be resorted to in a desperate contin-
gency; and that was to see her father
aud obtain his aid in winning the girl.
He did so; but instead of asking for her
hand, he simply requested the privilege
Of corresponding with her for a few
months "with a view to matrimony.'
The father referred the matter to his
daughter, but she laughingly refused to
grant wen this boou. The victim OF
~unrequ.ted affection took his departure
for Colorado, with the promise of return
ing within a year, and once more trying
his fortunes
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-06-10
He Protected Himself.

There is a Junoesque married actress
in this city, whose temper is rumored to
partake very little of that May morning
mildness so desirable in the domestic cir
clio. In point of fact, her friends accuse
her of fits of feminine nervousness" that
"OlI Probabilities himself would IT..
core as 'verv stormy" and which are
marked by the vigorous circulation of
chinaware, pokers and other conclusive
womanly arguments. The partner of
her joys-the stereotyped actress hus-
baud OF the period-never knows at
what moment he will be compelled to
drop his half polished chopbone, or the
bab,'s milk bottle, and Chamber to the
giddy security of the kitchen stovepipe
until the domestic storm blows over, and
he can descend to comb the mashed po-
t4to out of his hair, and remove the con-
tents OF the asparagus dish from his shirt
front.
1t was, therefore, with considerable
CONSERVATION that a certain gentleman
received II pressing invitation to dine
with the lady In question. He thought
of the large variety of hot vegetables in
season just now, aud his heart failed him.
He decln,d-a second invitation fol
lowed. 1t vas met with another excuse.
The lacy PERSISTED however, and the
ma ter was becoming embarrassing when
IN idea occurred TO the oft bespoken
guest. II" accepted, and on the even
my appointed he appeared, bearing IA
bundle, which he deposited in the hall.
The meal proceeded quietly for "a few
mlnutes-until the crushed husband
made some unfortunate r. mark, at which
his wlf-'s Eyes b. gan toiash. Instantly
rIs.ng, the guest r. treated from the room
To which ne presently rtturued, his dress
mt projected ny long rubber bouts, rub
Der coat and oilskin cap.
Now, thin, madam, he said. blandly
resu,uIng his seat, tire awayl Don't
mind mei Sail inl I'm all right7 Go
for huff
Anil it il hadn't been for an incidental
whack In the eye with a soup lAdle he
received, the guest said he really would
have eijose ed the r. past.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-06-10
Caricatures by Photograph.

The necessity for stringent regulations
about photographs has occasionally been
demonstrated by some ugly occurrences.
A few years ago Partisan society was
startled by rumors of the most cynical
immortality in high places; and photo
graphs were privately passed about in
proof of the allegations. Credulous
people gazed with astonishment upon
the portraits of well known grandes
danes in the most extraordinary cos
tunes and of statesmen in the queerest
company, till at length the police went
to work, and after "a grand seizure of
cartes, discovered that it was the prac.
tice of certain scamps to buy the photo
graphs of people remove the heads
and stick them on The bodies Of persons
who had been photographed in fanciiul
costumes and attitudes. The models
thus obtained. being Photographed,
sometimes afforded pct Tres so well done
as to make it impossible for anyone to
divine that the persons represented in
them had not been willing sitters
Tue police did all thev could to punish
the offenders in this case; but owing to
the French adherence Of scandal none
of the parties wronged came forward to
prosecute, SO that there was no public
exposure or judicial sentence whic..
might have acted AS a deterrment for
the futu.e. Perhaps the unclean traffic
has begun again, for in France, as in
England, the person who sits for "A pho
togrAph has no copyright in the mega
tive, and cannot prevent copies from
being sold under the rose. Respectable
photographers, however, having police
seizures to reckon with, generally make
it their practice to ask leave of their
customers whose portrait they wish to
sell, and in all CASTS where al honora-
rum is demanded for this privilege it is
given. But one may doubt whether the
sums thus obtained are large, for even
the photographs OF popular actresses are
sold in much smaller numbers than n
might suppose. The portraits Of sover-
| eigns, princesses and public NEIL are, IL
seems, in far larger demand.