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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-18
For the Central Presbyterian.
A Colored Licentiate.
BY REV. ROBERT P. KERR.

In the city of Savannah our Presby-
terry met on the 9th of May, to receive
and examine a colored candidate named
Brown, who was seeking hcensure. He
was Just from the Tuscaloosa Institute,
and the faithful teachings of Rev. Prof
D. @. Rankin. He showed his training,
and, by his answers to all our questions,
demonstrated his title to the ministerial
office. On the question of inspiration,
he said" the Bible is Gods thoughts,
IN Gods aOords," which evinces degree
of soundness to be commended to many
preachers of more distinguished race.
He was equally sound on all points of
theology, and only missed one question
during the entire examination, and that
was one of no great Importance in
church history. His department was re-
spectful and dignifed. Two days after
he preached good sermon, and was
solemnly licensed to preach the gospel
as probationer for the ministry.
He is in charge of the colored Presby-
out on his work under very favorable
auspices. This enterprise was founded
and nurtured by that faithful laborer,
Rev. E. G. Gorgon, now in Virginia. The
prospects of the church are quite en-
couraging.
The examination of this candidate
shows two things: 1st, that colored
man can be educated and fitted to
preach; End, that our Institute in Tus-
kaloosa, Ala, is the agency to do it.
What we want for the colored people
is an educated ministry, they cannot be
elevated without it. Shall we not as a
Church give it to them? God lays that
duty upon u.s. Let us do it,
Savannah, Ga, May 18th, 1881.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-18

HE Ho 10 QUARTERLY for April. Ameri-
can Edltor-Rev. j. G.. Caldwell, D. d. Eng
llsh Edtor-Rev. Joseph S. Exell. Contents
The Modern Pulpit-The Incarnation Tes-
GmCny Practical Homiletics -The Gospel of
o. Mark, chapter l, verses 1-19; The Christian
1ear-Gnder this caption there are about TWEEN
Cy.two different subjects discussed by as MANY
ministers; Children's Sermons-A Sea of Glory.
a Clerical Symposium-The Lords Supper its
Design, and the Benefit it conveys to the Indi-
yidual and the Church The Preachers Library.
Reviews etc. -
New York Arson D. F. Randolph & Co.,
The EDINBUReH REVIEW for April. Con-
tents:
The Oxford School Egypt Bound and In
bound The Song of Roland; The Public life
of Mr.. Herries River Floods; The Peilagra in
Italy "reminiscences Of Thomas CARLYLE: Oar
win on the Movements of Plants Schliemann's
Ilios Local Debts and Government Loans,
- Leonard Scott Publishing Co., Al Barclay
Street, New York.
SUNDAY MAGAZINE for June. Contents.
Peep at the Mormons; Book for the Sick
People; Spurious Relics Among the Friends
Hard Places in the Bible The Modern Snnda1
School Movement; A Little Sermon Easyy
Places; Motto" In all Labor there is Profit.
Beware of Delay; Country Church Arcbitec,
ture A Sunday School Ghost; The Curse se'V Of
Lazarus IN Modern Times Moderation Child
Life in Italy The Power of Music; Edward
Perronet; Thomas Carlyle--A Characteristic
Letter; The Summer Holiday Season Immor-
tally of Good Deeds Out OF the World. Motto
- am the Rose Of Sharon" Lily and the
Butteriiles Breezelets and Wavelets; DR.
Deemss PRAYER Meetings Nicolas Herman
Golden Threads, ETC., etc, etc.
Frank Lesle's Publishing House. So So and
Of Park Place, New York
L1rTELL's LIVING AGE for the weeks ending
May 18th and Dist
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-18

The -Four GOSPELS: Their Age and Author
ship. Traced from the Fourth Century into
the First. By John Kennedy, M. A. d. D
Edited by Rev. Edwin W. Rice. Philadel.
17o. ''- = ni0n 1P'
This work was issued originally by the Lon
don Sunday School Union, and is now repub
hshed IN this country by the American Sunday
School Union. The editor has added a large
number of citations from the early writers at the
end OF several of the chapters The sharp re-
search of the present century. especially in Ger
many has necessitated a going over of the
grounds on which we receive the four GOSPELS.
THIS discussion continues, though the assailants
OF the sacred records are in slow retreat. There
are works adapted to the learned in which these
topics are investigated. There has been, here
tofore, SO far as we are aware, no brief and pop
ular work published on the subject in recent
years. The present volume modestly processes
to be intended for Sunday School teachers and
missionary laborers, but its thorough scholar
ship, and its general ability, will make it pro-
htable to all students of the Christian evidences
We have not for some time met with more
admirable little work, and we do cordially
thank the American Sunday School Union for
Its republication, and hope that it will meet
with what it richly deserves-a very wide cir
culation.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-18

large body OF facts, and that geographical con-
dltions are the primary cause of changes of eli.
mate The last glacial epoch he refers to these
geographical conditions and also to the great
eccentrlcity of the earth's orbit which existed
Zoo,OOo years ago. This he regards as the date
OF the beginning of the Glacial Age, which, he
THINKS 1t probable, closed about SO 900 years ago
Another question of absorbing interest is the
length Of geological time, which our geologists
have been in the habit of measuring bv hun
dreds of millions of years. Our author reaches
the conclusion that the time required is far less
than physicists or biologists have demanded, and
that In fact, by an approximate estimate only
about 2S,ooo0o0 years have elapsed since the
appearance of life on the planet. Darwin CAL
culated that the denudation of the Weald alone
would require S06,oeO,oO of years.
very important feature of the work, and
one which is specially emphasized, is that the
present continents and ocean basins were out
lined from the beginning, and hare never chanqed
places. This (Which is Dana's view effectuallv
disposes of the recent fashionable hypothesis of
submerged continent called Lema,fa in the
Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Soutb
ern Asla-the continent assumed by Prof. Win
to furnish home for Tertiary man, whose re-
mains have never been found on the existing
continents In fact the arguments of the book
on this head are overwhelming, and while hav-
ing no reference to Prof Winchell's work. COM
pletely knock away the foundation on which
that volume is written
The views expressed on this subject by so
eminent geologist and paleontologist as Mr..
Wallace are also propounded and defended by
DIR. Carpenter in recent article in the Conteu,-
Porary Rerie'o on the DeepSea Soundings of the
Challenger, and by Prof. A Geikie in lecture
last year before the British Geographical socie-
ty. They seem to give the death-blow to the
fond speculation of Prof o. c. Marsh, Prof.
Whitney, and others with regard to the exist
ence of man in Pliocene or Miocene times.
We will only add that the Messrs. Harper
have gotten up this work in their most beautiful
style.
For sale by West, Johnston & Co., Richmond.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-18

LoTH41R. By the Right Hon. B. Dsraeli, Earl
OF Beaconsfeld. The Standard Series. Nos
81 and 81; First and second half. N. York
l. X, Funk & Co., publishers, 10 and II Dew
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-18

From fifteen to twenty thousand adj
ditional investments will be made from
funds in hand. There exists charges on
these investments, for Scholarships S49.-
600, and to the Library Fund about S.
500.
The officers Of the Corporation are as
follows, to wit:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19
TIE FIRE FIEND.

The past week has been marked Throughout
the country by number of unusually destruc
tive fires. We make brief memorandum Of
the more notable ones.
WOODSTOCK, N. B-About half past twelve
O'Clock on Friday morning of last week fire
through incendiary deviltry-broke out In
the Mechanics Institute building in Wood
stock, New Brunswick, and as high wind
from the northwest was blowing at the time
the fire rapidly spread so that in four hours, al
the end of which it was brought under control,
1t had burned over about 10 cOmpactly built
acres of the CITY The loss embraces go resi-.
dences including the mayors, eight stores, the
registry office, the Free Baptist and two Epis-
copal churches, the Western Union Telegraph
Office and the depot and offices of the Bruins
wick & Canada railroad. Loss about $4,000.
BETHANY ORPHANS HOME, near Womels-
dorf, Berks county, Pa, was destroyed by fire
on Friday night of last week. 1t was erected
by and In charge Of the German Reformed
Church, and at the time occupied by sixty-flve
children, besides wardens, matrons, &C, all OF
whom, though most Of them in their night
clothes, were happily rescued. TWAS brick
structure, four stories high, and had cost about
$50 900, of which $4,000 were covered by in
surance. The fire originated IN the woodhouse
and Is supposed to have been the work of an
incendiary.
RICHMOND, Va-About o'clock on the
morning of the 11lh the Metropolitan Iron
Works of VIM. f. Tanner & Co., at Richmond
Va, covering whole square, were destroyed
by fire. Loss about $25OOOO, of which $40,
600 were saved by insurance.
ORCHARD BEACH-Nov. 18th the Blanch.
ard, Lawrence, Alden, st. Cloud, Belmont and
Fiske hotels, at Old Orchard Beach, Name
the we'll known summer resort, were burned
Loss $4,000. 3E.- -
MIscELLANEoUs-Th Virgins House and
two adjoining buildings at LIgonler, Ind, were
destroyed by fire on the nth inst. Same day
the Atlantic Touring mill at Denver, Col, was
destroyed. Loss $4,000. On the 18th the
cotton mills at Franklinville, near Baltimore,
were burned. Loss $4,000. Nov. 18th the
building at Fort Wayne, Ind, occupied by
Jacobs, Becker e. We'll, dealers in hides, pelts,
&c. was damaged to the extent, including
stock, of $4,000; and same day tive story
building on Walnut ST., Cincinnati occupied
by l.. +. Brown, Of the Home Lamp Co., and
Beednger & Solberts flour sack factory, were
burned, at loss of $4,000. .-....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

now be Secretary Of State, having lost heavily
In the bursted Newark bank, and feeling un.
able to keep up $4,000 establishment here
on $s,OO0 Postmaster General James, it is
said, has arranged to take care of Vanderbilts
bank on the 1st of next January. Notwith
standing all statements to the contrary, Mr.
Filley Is on hot trail after Mr.. James portfolio
Some very interesting reading is promised,
when Secretary Blaine leaves the Cabinet and
with Bill Chandler gets chance to relieve
his mind concerning MacVeagh. Ex-senator
Howe's name Is not now as prominently men
toned as Is Emory Stors as MacVeagh's sue
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

and ready TO move to their new house. The pc
lice were soon notified and as the fellow was easi
ly described 1t did not take them long to hnd
him. He confessed to taking the goods and
showed where he had concealed the clothing
He was locked up over night and this morning
was taken before Esq Painter where he gave hif
name as John w. Barry, aged Al years, had one
child In Chicago where he made his home ou'
that he had been travelling several years axing
furniture. He said he had been drinking and
scarcely knew what he had done. He waived
examination and was held in $500 bond to answer
to the grand jury. He had no friends here and
had TO 20 TO Jail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

A FarciaL Treasury Investigation, What
VII Foiger do about It,? A Rectral Of Cabin
Ct RumOrs Secretary Lincoln to 90.
(From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. 18th, 1881.
| For several weeks, there has been much talk
relative to crookedness in the internal manage.
ment of the Treasury Department under the
late Secretary, now Senator, Sherman. There
was the appearance of an investigation ordered
by the late Secretary Window, and one or two
small officials were cast out. Senator Sher.
man, with great parade of candor, himself
moved in the Senate that the result of the in
ves,igation be LAID before that body, but fran
tically opposed any revelation Of the evidence
that was brought out IN the investigation, 1t
is pretty well known, by this time, what the
Quoted within the Republican party, by the
Republican party, with view to the vindica.
ton of pillar OF the Republican party. The
verdict by a jury of accomplices is necessarily
an acquittal with honor, music, and bouquets
but details of evidence are not nice things to
be spread on the Congressional Record. When
those who have not profited by the crime, and
have no friendship for the criminals, gain IN
INSTRUCTED access to records, and make day.
light shine through them, results Of investiga-
tons will cease TO be sickenIng shams. There
are no reasons why Chester A. Arthur should
feel any great solicitude for the comfort of the
ms yrh IN uubt ba nj fro 1tt lv nh
tanned by himself through fraudulent Presl.
dent, was enabled publicly TO disgrace him
The President has appointed to the Secretary.
ship Of the Treasury gentleman who, from
his Judicial habit and political affiliations will
not be so tender OF the fame of Sherman as was
General CART eld's appointee, the gentle Win
dom. Some patriots are sangulne that unless
an Eliza Pinkston or an Agnes jerks shall
again prove more mighty in his behalf than
human suffrage or human justice Mr.. Sher
man Will be shown up 1t is said that work
on his house and stable was paid for out Of
the public funds, and that, in view of his own
candidacy for President IN 1880, he had thou.
sands of portraits of himself printed in the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and frank.
ed over the country IN Department envelopes,
on which the statute imposes fine Of $500 tor
using for private purposes.
The return ofPresident Arthur has given rise
to fresh batch of Cabinet rumors. These, IN
brief, are that Secretary Lincoln will not r.
main in the Cabinet, having no particular de.
sire for the place, especially as there is consid.
cradle feeling between him and Gen. Sherman \
II b also alleged that Frelinghuyscn will not
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19
Washington Letter

A Farciat Treasury Investigation. VIA
WI Foiger do about IL? A Reciual Of Cabin
ct RumOrs. Secretary Lincoln to 90.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19
0SMAN & hAPEMAN.
Dr.. Frazier's Root Bitters.

Frazier's Root Bitters are not a dram. shop
whiskey beverage. but are strictly medicinal in
and kldneys, keep the bowels open and regular
make the weak strong, heal the lungs, build up
the nerves and cleanse the blood and system Of
every impurity.
For Dizziness, Rush Of Blood to the Head tend
ing to Apoplexy. Dyspepsia, Fever and Ague,
Dropsy, Plmples and Blotches, scrofulous HUI
mors and Sores, letter, Ring Worm, White Swell
ing, Erysipelas, Sore Eyes and, for young men
suffering from Weakness or Debility caused from
imprudence, and to females in delicate health,
Frazier's Root Bitters are especially recon-
mended.
DR.. Frazier I have used two bottles Of your
Root Bitters for Dyspepsia Dizziness, Weakness
and Kidney Disease and they did me more good
than the doctors and all the medicine ever used.
From the first dose took began to mend, and
am now In perfect health and feel as well as ever
did. consider your medicine one Of the greatest
Of blessings. MRS. NJ. MARTIN, Cleveland, o.
Sold By druggists everywhere at 81 per bottle
oetl51y FORBES & LORRlAUX, Agents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

QUEEN VICTORIA, on October 25th, compile.
ted reign of "A years and 1873 days, which is
just the length of time Queen Elizabeth sat on
the throne, that queen relgning from Novem.
Der II, 1868, to March "a, 1908. Consequently
she has reigned longer than any other English
queen regnant, and longer than any English
king except the third Edward, Henry and
Georpp I
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

Come and zee u.s. We shall nay special attention 10 M
department and all orders entrusted for Engraving
Pictures Frames Moudings &C. DC. will not only reccl
prompt and careful attention, but will be executed In IN
best possible style and at the lowest prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

Butter--ChOice to fancy creamery, 3UW35; fne
to fancy dairy, 22@30c good to choice, 15@lSc
shipping lots, 1l@l3c.
Eggs-Fresh, A@25c.
Potatoes-New, choice, 9Oc@s1.OO per bush.
Cattle-Extra graded export steers, $6.5O@
mon shipping and killing steers, s37O@4 40;
cows and heifers, $325@4.0O.
Live Hogs-Sales ranged from $4.50@640 to
packers. e.. ....... .r
WooL.-Water Brown & Co.'S (Boston) last
circular reports the market as quiet with the
tone strong on fine and medium grades Yester-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19
Chicago Market.
cesst)r

The grain prices cover whole range OF market nom wa
house prices to prices paid for odd loads for feed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 1881.
The Times of yesterday says:
The board of trade markets were unsettled yes.
ierday. In both grain and provisions the feeling
was again bearish, though the efforts made to
force depression were less noticeable than on
the preceding days Of the week. Prices, how
ever, favored buyers, and the days closings were
lower than Wednesdays figures. Speculation
was only fair. For cash delivery property closed
on Change as follows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19
Chicago, Rock Island Pacific Railroad.
NEW TINE TABLE

o. and % will have passenger coach, carrying pas.
sengcrs between Joliet and La Sale.
No q carries passengers between Genesseo and Joliet
No q carries passengers between Blue Island and Bureau
Nos % and 6carry passengers between Blue Island and
La Sale. go
During 1881 the Atlantic and Pacific trains will the
following Sundays: Nov. 20; December II.
A KINBALL DAVID NJ HALL, f. ST. JOHN,
General Sup't Agent at Ottawa. Genl Tiki & Pas Agt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-11-19

The attention of the people is called to my very
large stock which includes large assortment OF eV-
erythng in my line.
In Drugs my stock embraces all pure Drugs ana
ali the Medicines including discovery
Coughs which equa Quinns lure ec
trio Btters OIL Kendas Spawn Cure Kidney &c.
fnll stock of fine Toilet Soaps, Perfumeries Co.
POmades Cosmetics Hair OS eot NALL mar anu Oo
Trnshes Combs and full line of all Toilet Goods .
Lamps and Fixtures of all kinds including haaGs
Table Bracket Hanging Extension Chandeliers Harps &C., VIII"
ali the new and good Burners and Attachments ~
Cigars-.The best and 1OC Cigars In Ottawa. lal.
WAYS keep the best sc Cigar the county Affords 49,,
For Painting Material my stock has no equal In tns
NV close this branch with extensive ex
Buying as 40 when prices
AT the very lowest quantities. have an advantage
when prices customers all the advantage
Lead sell it. H. NJ COiOr are the BEST
Oils Putty Glass the Pioneer Mixea RANT
and sell it ether Paint OF the same qnaIy
have the most complete stock of Pocket Knives ever
retail stock and the prices so very ar below all
others that all surprised. 49,, D,.,
keen full lire of School Books, Bibles Photograph
Albums Autograph Albums Toy Books, Paper Envelopes Ink
Pens, and all stationery. .,
In regard to prices, have no competitors when you
take into consideration the quality of goods Tor always nave
everything deal inferior g00dS OF any knd
Give me a cali. Get the best and save your money
Re. Y. GRIGGS,
kiardPa Pain
The daily gazette., 1881-07-25
Installation OF 0nicers.

On Saturday evening a number Of
the Grand officers of the Grand En-
campment, 1. o. .. F., of his State
accompanied by the First Regiment
Band and number of Friends left
this city at 6 o'clock on the steamer
Taurus for st. Georges, for the pur-
pose of installing the officers of
Carnagy Encapment, No. 10. Among
the Grand Officers were: M. W. p,
Joseph H. Seal; Acting G.. II. P,
Edward c. Moore; Acting G.. s. W.,
John M. Whitford; Acting G. ]. W.,
Alonzo r. Fell; G.. s. Edwin b. Hirst,
Acting G. t., David w. Downs; Act.
ing G.. NJ, B. F. Shakespeare.
The party arrived at st. Georges,
about 9 o'clock and headed by the
band proceeded to the Lodge room,
where special session Of the En-
campment was held and The follow
ing officers installed:
c. P.-Joseph Heisel.
H. P. II. G. Taylor.
Sr. W.-Joseph Grassland.
Jr. W.-James Hudson.
S.-W. H. Burnite.
T.-John D. Sparks.
After the install alton the visitors
were treated to refreshments. They
lett for home about IL O'Clock; ar
riving here shortly after l O'Clock
we'll pleased with their visit.
The daily gazette., 1881-07-25
Quick Work.

Day's r, SIN tn of Wallace tow nship,
who by the W Is one of the moss pro.
gressiye farmers of Chester county, and
ever on the alert ior Improvements IN
cIdent Ia Ills bushes In three days, with
the use ofa combined reaper and binder
ont bound and put in his barn over tn r.
ty acl es of wheat. With the old and ordi-
~ rv reaper and the same number OF
hands M. Smith feels sanguine that the
WORK ould not have en- done inside OF
from six 10 eight days. Mr.. 8 uith's
farm con sists In I'll Of abou, 300 ac.e>
100 of which are of what is widely known
as tho ..Marshs land, OF which there is a
larger quantity on his farm than npon
any single farm in the "Marsh" section
This land is very productive. besides ( r
nishing some OF the fl lest pasiu q land te
be found anywhere.-W West Chester Record