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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02
aas To our Old Subscribers, -yssa

Nearly every subscriber who RENTS his sub
scription takes occasion to express his desire to
see the circulation of the paper extended. We
are gratifed by this appreciation, and in order
to enlist all in the effort to increase still more
our circulation, we now make this proposition
to our old subscribers. viz: We will give pre-
MUM of rs cents to any old subscriber for
every new subscriber he obtains at the regular
rate, So per year, or if preferred. any old sub
scriber sending his subscription and that of a
new subscriber, shall receive the two copies of
the paper one year for SIS.
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gratifying increase:
$1,O24,298

Net increase, 1925, 2O6.
Of the 81, 249,5O given for the benev-
client work of the Church, 1865, 53S came
from churches and individuals. In every
case but that of sustentation, the gifts
from these permanent sources of supply
have exceeded those of last year. 1t
should be noticed that the cause of Edu-
cation, which has debt of So, 800, is the
only object except Sustentation that re-
ports decrease in its total receipts.
The above amount does not express all
that has been given even through the
Boards during the past year.
Additions to permanent funds have
Been made as follows: Home missions,
$4,000; ministerial relief, 24,851.-
There was given also to sufferers by fam
inc in Persia $2O,45O
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

To DOUBT the existence of God is to
doubt the fact of Being. Atheism leads
logically to Nothingness. The only con-
sistent atheism is universal scepticism.
The reality of ones self, or the reality of
one human being, implies the existence
of God. The argument from design is
unanswerable. except on the principle of
absolute idealism, or the unreality of the
universe (Which is Huxleys position).
Therefore, if one is bewildered as to the
existence of God, let him question him
self as to the reality of his own existence.
The great argument for the existence of
God is, that THINGS ARE. An incom-
prehensible fact, but, nevertheless, a
FACT. How things came to be Gin the
ultimate analysis) cannot be answered,
any more than we can grasp the idea of
Unoriginated Cause Man can expatiate
through reason in the Finite, he can as
cend to the perception of the Infinite.
There his faculties fail him. The mind
is impotent when it attempts to go far
ther, to penetrate behind the veil
(Which things the angels desire to look
into.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

HAMPDEN SIDNEY.-The commence
ment exercises will take place next week.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be preach
ed on Sunday, June 9th, by the Rev. DR..
W. T. Hall, of Lynchburg. The Society
celebrations will take place on the even
ings of June 9Th and 9th. The address
before the Literary Societies will be made
on Wednesday, at IL A. NJ, by Col B.
FL. Young Of Kentucky. The delivery
of the diplomas, ETC., will take place
Thursday, June 10th, at II A. NJ
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

The annual meeting of the Young
Mems Christian Association of this city
was held on Monday evening at the Grace
Street Presbyterian church The devo-
tional exercises were conducted by the
Rev. w. G. Schaeffer and Rev. j. q. Ty-
Ter. A full report of the years opera
tons was presented by the President, Rev.
j. William Jones, D. D. Addresses were
made by ]. T. Ellyson, Attorney General
Field, Col. w. P. Munford, Maj. Robert
Stiles, Rev. Mr.. Schaeffer, Rev. DR.. Haw-
thorne, and Rev. DIR. Edwards.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

The Anniversary of the Presbyterian
Sunday School Union of this city was
held in the Second Presbyterian church
Sunday afternoon. A very large crowd
was in Observation-Disclosures and adults.
The services were conducted by the Pres
ident, Mr.. j. D. K. Sleight and Rev. DR..
Preston.
Addresses were then made by the Rev.
j. P. Smith, of Fredericksburg, and the
Rev. James Campbell, of Canada. There
are JAG children on the Sunday School
rolls. IN
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

DR.. HoGE gives fearful account of
the condition of women in the East. 1t
certainly contrasts very much with Rich
mond. eff Che says) the husband meets
his wife in the street, he does not give
her even nod of recognition, though he
may give her beating, when he gets
home, for going out" Suppose that was
done in Richmond.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

OUR space is of course largely devoted
in this issue to the proceedings of the
General Assembly. We would say to
those who are terrified by these columns
of discussions, reports, etc., that if they
will only begin to read, they will get in
terested and keep ON. There is much
that is interesting and instructive; much
that is exceedingly important. We have
here the best minds of the Church in con
tact
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

THE Rev. JOHN A. PRESTON, of Frank
lin, Pendleton county, W. Va, has ac
cepted the call to the church at Salem,
Roanoke county, Va. He will enter upon
his duties about the 18th of July.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

WE need not say how thoroughly we
are in sympathy with the communication
published elsewhere from the Rev. w.
A. Campbell, with regard to the Man
chester church We cordially commend
the subject to the readers of this paper,
and very especially to the Presbyterians
of Richmond. The church in Manches-
ter makes the appeal, Twill you not come
over and help us?" Shall we not do it?
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

The commencement exercises of that
excellent school, the Augusta Female
Seminary at Staunton, have just termi-
mated. The commencement sermon was
preached by the Rev. ]. Henry Smith,
D. D., of Greensboro, N. c., on Sunday,
and the exercises continued Monday and
Tuesday.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

The st. Louis Presbyterian comes to
US in new dress, and is greatly i'm
proved in appearance, and in other re-
spects. 1t is one of the most welcome of
our exchanges.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

SOME one said good and true thing
at late Boston ministers meeting, to
wit that American theological students
who 60 to Germany to study need to be-
come de-Germanized afterwards by study
under quickening spiritual influences here
before entering the ministry.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

The letter from DR.. Hoge on our Sec
ond page is one of the most interesting of
the series. Think of drinking water from
the well of the woman of Samaria and
OF all the associations that. must have
gathered around the sea of Galileel
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

THERE is no doubt of the fact that a
great many people dislike the Presbyte-
rians very much. The Roman Catholics
abhor them. Col. Ingersoll says they "are
the worst of all" Just so. And if Paul
and Peter were here they would be still
worse. Why did the Jews put Jesus to
death 1t was because his life was a
standing rebuke to their Journalism and
hatred of holiness. Observe how rabid
they were. And so he said to his disci-
pies, eye know that it hated me before
it hated you" And again: AZ have
given them my word and the world
hath hated them, because they are not of
the world, even as am not of the world. .
If any Church wants to be popular
with the world, here is an infallible re-
ceipt Do as much like the world as you
can. Get as near to the lovers of this
present world as possible. Then they
say, ooh there is the Christian for me
But these Presbyterians are so severe.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

DR.. ELAN has scathing review of
Prof. Huxley and the doctrine Of evolu-
ton in the May number Of the Conten,-
Porary Those who wish to find a clear
statement Of the present condition Of this
question will do well to read this article.
There is an article of equal merit, on the
same subject, in the May number Of the
Princeton Reyje1O.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02
ECCLESIASTICAL NOTICE.

PREsBYTERY OF MONTGOMERY Adjourned
meeting at Covington, Thursday, June 18th, at
IL A. M. 2. B. PRICE, Stated Clerk.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

OUR contributors must have patience.
The news first
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

THE Fifteenth Annual meeting of the
Educational Association Of Virginia will
be held at Hollins Institute, Botetourt
Springs, July 13th-l6th. There will be
reports in the various departments Of
study from eminent professors and teach
ers. The special subjects for discussion
are l. Education in Virginia, by Rev
Dr. T. W. Sydnor, and 2. An Agricul-
tural People-What Educational Facili-
ties they Specially Need by President J
L. Buchanan of Emory and Henry Col
lege.
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BSS~ White and sound teeth insured by the
use Of Meade & Bakers Saponine Dentifrice.-
Fifty cents box
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Bs5~ Discolored teeth rendered beautifully
white by the use Of Meade & Bakers Saponine
Dentifrice. Fifty cents box
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

Grand total, 5 954 OF
G. W. MAoBAE, Treasurer,
300 Front st., Memphis, Tenn.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Receipts for Beneficiary Education from
April LIST to May LIST, 1890.
SYNOD OF VIRGINIA.

East Hanover-R Richmond 79. Is; Motto
way, 81 Washington, 5. 5 80 Is
LeDington-Mt. Carmel, 5; Pisgah, 2;
Monterey, q Stony River, ! Mellow
ell, Mt. Horeb, 7.50 IS so
Oesapeake-Gr 6. 6 90
Greenbrier-Phillippi, 525 5 25
Standardization street ch, 25.54.s % 81
MaTyyand-Harmony, $50 8 so
Montgomery-R Mount, $50. 2 so
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-06-02

With an emphasis the Assembly gave
its deliverance in answer to an overture
from the Synod Of Texas, against the pub
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-02-14
ON 80 DAYS TRIAL

We will send our ELECTEo-VOLTAIc BELTS
and other Electric Appliances upon trial
for 80 days tothoSc suffering from NER-
NOUS DEBILITY, rheumatism. Paral-
ySiS or any diseases OF the Liver or Kid
news. and many other diseases. \ Sure
Cure guaranteed or no pay. Address,
VOLTAIC BELT CO., Marshall, Mich.
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New Goods
POST OFFICE STORE
DUFFiELD'S!

TIE undersigned has just laid in new
L supply of Spring and Summer Goo!,
tn be sold at the lowest possible price,
consisting i'm part OF Calicoes, Cotton,
Cottonades, Linens, Towels and lali.
Dress Goods. Cotton, Batting, Waddil:
and Canvass and full line of Hose. Soc,
rs low rs 60 cents per dozen pairs. Al,ol
large stock of Winter Goods which vi.
be sold very low.
The Notion department embraces Ladies
and Gents neck wear, Collars, GUS
Scarfs. Ties, lIandherchiefs, Ribbon.
BrcaSt-pinS, Ear-drops, Collar and Gu,
Buttons, Studs. Fans, Parasols, g..
Also "A full line of CERiES, CANNED
Fruits, &c, TobaccoS, SnujiS, Cigar.
Pipes, Wooden and Tinwarc; Cutlery
and Hardware, Shoyels, Forks, AXES.
Hdtchets, Curry Combs and Lamp Goods,
Coal Oil, &c.
Mems. Ladies', Misses and Children,
Boots, Shoes and slippers from the ciy
markets AT reduced prices. HARVEST
SHOES VERY CHEAP.
COUNTRY PRODUCE AT nlGIIESl
PRICES taken in exchange for goods.
Special attention given To SllOEMAK.
! ING. Coarse and Kip Boots aud Shoe,
| and all kinds Of Fashionable work done
in elegant order; ouch rs French Cali
Hand Stitched, and Riding Boots. Con.
! grcss Caters; ana the new Windsor Low
: Buckle Shoe, or any style of Boot or ShOo
desired. Special inducements 10 Cash
! Customers.
Thankful for past favors 4 continuaue.
! Of the same is respectfully requested.
J. r. HAGLEY.
Duilields, May 81, 1879. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-02-14

POTOMAC, Labrador, Split, and LAM
L Herring, at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-02-14
Esuggies Carriages !
VEHICLES !
OH EVERY INSCRIPTION,
The Best Variety of Buggies, Carriages,
and Vehicles generally, ever offered
to the people, and less in price.

desire to call the attention of the citi-
Gems of Berkeley and surrounding cOun-
ties to the fact, that have on hand 4
large and elegant supply of family ear
riagcs. bu@gies, rockawayS, jenny linds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which am
selling lower than other dealers i'll my
line, either for cash, oil time, or in cN-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. ask attention
to these terms rs they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but | want
my friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want of old carriage wheels
TO fix up their market wagons. or TO make
temporary wagons, will find ut my factO-
nv any kind they may desire, some of them
very good and will last long time for
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me call, if You want anything i'll my
line; it will not be my fault If we don't
deal. W NJ. f. GEl Elk.
MartinSburg, July -, 1879. ~
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Special attention given to the purchase OF
special attention given 10 inc purchase VI
se-FurniShing Goods.
CARPETS md FURNITURE
\ SPECIALITY.
a SPECIALITY.

HAVING for some time perceived the
IL NEED Of an Agency Of this kind,
have been induced to offer my services to
the citizens OF this and adjoining Coun-
ties. Having recently resided in the City
of Baltimore, and having already had
considerable Experience in the above bu
sinesS, confidently rely upon my ability
to give satisfaction in every instance.
Any information cleerfully given, prices
quoted, and commission named before
purchasing. In fact it is ORR INTENTION
to afford every facility to parties honor
ing us with their orders to buy at the
very LOWEST figures, and we iat.er our
selves that il will be to every ones advan-
tage to deal with Us. We hope by observ-
ing the strictest probity in all our deal
ing to merit not only tho good will Of this
community but to gain fair Ghare of its
patronage.
We especially call attention OF all Far
mers TO our brands of
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PRICES TO CONFORM TO THE
TIMES-VERY LOW.

( INVITE the especial attention ~ 81
! persons in need Of COOKING STOVES
TO the following list Of necessary b urn,
ture which give with each stove, ah'
which / guarantee TO be first class In e'-
cry respect-[l Wash Boiler, Cones
BOilr, Sauce Pan and Lid, Iron les
Kettle, Iron Pots, z Pot Lids, l Lopg
Griddle. Skillet, 3 Sheet Iron Pans,
Lid Litter, Poker, Stove Scraper,
Joints Of Pipe and ] Elbow ] Large
Tin Bucket, Bread Pan, Culender,
Wash Basin, z Pudding Pans, Pau!
Pans, II Pie Plates, Milk Straiher,
Milk Skinner, Plain Ladle, Pierce'
Ladle, Soup Ladle, Iron spoon, Cakss
Turner, Egg Whip, Pie Crimpcr spa
l Tea Pot Stand, I Sad Iron Stand, relr
per Box, Nutmeg Crater, l Candle STICK.
Cake Mould, 6 Tin Cups, ! DiPpeL
Biscuit Gutter, Rolling Pin, fo'1"
Masher, Butcher Knife, KNIVES sbu.
Forks worth 81 70 per set, Albsta isoi'
Spoons, Albata Tea Spoons, Coal ono,
vel, Flesh Fork, 3 Jelly Cake Pans
pound OF Stove Polish.
The Stoves are the Leading Modern
styles OF the large variety Of their sever
al manufactures. s .al.3 ri
At the following prices Will deliver
Cooking Stoves, with furDiture, ID
Bridgeport, Nd, or on board OF the D.
Il o. X. r., or ut any station on the ,. "
Railroad Excelsior, Noble Cook, star,
or Emerald, No. 2, t3l; No. 8 335; So.s
$50. Farmer Girl, Enterprise, Cotiaze,
Virginia, or Columbia Cook, No. Z, W,
No. 8 s32; No. $50. New Jasper, 0oi
Friend or the Best G ok, No. 2, t26; , {
$50. Carroll Cook, Charm, or CrieEes'
No. s26; No. s. $2S.
Repairs furnished for stoves.
Returning thanks for the liberal psF
ronage Of the past, hopefo merit coz
tinuance. II. G. AARTES.
Shepherdstown, Jan. 81, 1880. u
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Champion Broad-Caster,

an invaluable machine for sowing lime,
plaster, or any kind of Fertilizer, with ca
pacity ranging from one-ha!f 10 twenty
(20) bushels per acre. No Farmer who
has ever used one would be without it for
several times its cost. ! have one at this
point and invite an examination of il by
every farmer. Persons wishing any AG-
RICCLTCRAL IMPLEMENTS or Ma
chinery can be furnished with prompt
ness and at lowest prices by calling upon
me. Price List and Catalogues furnished
free upon application.
We are also Gen'l Agent for the Coun-
ties of jefferson and Clarke and Washing
ton county, Nd, for the original Improy-
cd Montgomery
ROCKAWAY WHEAT FAN,
conceded BY all fair judges to be the best
Fan manufactured in the United States,
as it will clean thoroughly all kinds Of
grain, and has the very great combined
advantages OF substantial workmanship
in its manufacture and speed in its execu-
ton. ANY one in want Of a Good Fan
will save time and money by purchasing
one of these Fans.
r. RION LUCAS.
Duffield's Derot, JEFF. Co., w. Va.
Noy. Is, 1879. If
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All parti.s having Wagons. Drills,
RakcS, Plows and farming implements to
repair are invited TO give us call.
The manufacturing oil the EAiAN-
-
SION WHEEL VIII be our specially
Machinery for repairs should De sent To
the shop early, That the necessary paris
that can only N o'N'i"eo "Oloao may oe
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y q Il | e. T.
ITNP- MAKING AID PUMPS.

THE undersigned, Pump-Maker, offers
L his services to the public rs Il practical
Pumpmakcr of many years experience, in
manufacturing pumps and repairing. Al
50 puts III the
CENTENNIAL CISTERN PUMP
at low prices 10 suit the hard times, and
knows that he cannot fail to please all
who may callo him. Full satisfaction
guaranteed or no pay. The pumps do not
freeze in winter. Corner Martin and Rail
cigh Streets, Martinsbarg.
All orders left with G.. I. Licklidcr,
Shepherdstown, will meet with prompt
attention.
JAMES f. POWELL.
Martinsburg, May Il. 1879. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23

trarca has granted plensry pardon 10 all the
communists-to the men who tried to d,s!loy
the Fetch government and Is ablish murder,
raplne and anarchy 10 its stead. and who wero
lnsilpated thereto by the bsstst Of human emo
tione. Their Infamous crime WIS committed less
than ten years ago. 10 this country men who
waged civilized warfare nearly twenty years ago
10 support Of theory of government they had
been taught to believe was true, still labor un-
der political disabilities therelrom. aud the
government still holds some OF their c,uGscated
properly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23

ldlcuors circumstance c)nntc cd with
MIR. Sheim,n's recent removals from Office for
d s;egardIng tho instructions OF the evil service
reform cilc0lar. prohibiting persons holdir g
Office under tho government from taking any
active part in politics. is the fact that sIb-
ordinatcs only are tho sufferers. the higher off :
cals. such, for instance, as Mr. Raum. Com.
missioner of Internal Revenue. going s,ot ftec,
though their Contempt of the order referred 10
was exhibited in even moro open and Often
sive manner. And another remarkable thirg
is tat MIR. Sherman himself, though subject
to that order, which was issued by Mr.. Hayes.
utterly ignored its existence. and left his ofhcs
10 Washington, ard went about tho counry
making speeches in his own behalf as az ASH.
rant for The presidential nomination. and, 10
addition, prostituted tho patronage Of his high
position TO the base purposes of advancing bis
Own selfish aims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23

Among those who have lust been removed
from o(hco by Secretary Sherman are Mr.
Rob;rt Smith. collector Of customs at Mobile
and Mr.. Charles WOLF, clerk 10 the Register 3
ofic, Of the Treasury department. Both dis
charged their duties efficiently, both are South
ern republicans. and against neither bad any
charges been preferred. The CAUSE Of their re-
moval was the fac that as both held Office
unler Mr.. Sherman, he supposed they and all
with whom they had aoy ith1erc, would sup.
instead of that. the former was 40 svowedGrant
man, and the brother Of tho latter voted Tolerant
ct Chicago. MIR. Sherman, as most OF the mem
btr5 of Mr.. Hayes Cabinet. entertaining tho
idea that this is personal government, natur'
ally considers the Offices at lis disposal as bis
own individual possessions, and consequently
looked upon the Grantism of Mr.. Smith ard
Mr. VOL rs brother as evidence of tho bssest
iogralitude. and he punished tho ingrates 10
tho summary manner referred to- This
isabout tho smallest Of tho many small
things Of which the Secretary has been
gnilty--that is. OF c]uIs,. of which ho hes
allowed the public to btc)me acqlairted,
and is only exc, oded 10 litteness by the tubsc
quent letter of Mr.. John WOLF, the brother Of
the discharged cork, stating that hc only voted
for Grant with tho hopo Of inducicg the Graft
men to vote for Sherman when they found they
cou!d not nominate their man. and that, too,
DO it remembered. when he was instructed to
vote for GRAFT by the convention that elected
him delegate to tho Chicago Convention.
ltepub?ioanis.n is q small affair anyhow, and
the country longs for the carly approach of tho
day when the government shall bo removed
from it's control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-06-23
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY by
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUNE IS. 1880

Tho Cincinnati convention is calmly and de-.
libarately pursuing tho even tenor Of lis way.
II has done right in excluding tho Tammany
delegates. for to have done 9th erwse would
have been to put premium upon boiling and
no party that has any gell.respect could do that.
o. if it had no such respect. could do it and e1-
poet to survive. We hoped yesterday to be able
to announce tho nominees to-day, but, as will be
seen by our report of the proceedings of the
convention. received up to tho hour tho Gsz ut o
was pu! to pre:s, neither Of the nominees had
heen selecLed at that time.