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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22
Missionary Laborers Sent Out.
Memphis, June 6, 1881.

eve take the following from the Annual Re.
port of the Executive Committee of Foreign
Missions, presented to the General Assembly at
the late meeting)
The following laborers have been sent out.
viz: Rev. DeLacy Wardlaw and Mrs Ward.
law, to Pernambuco. Mr.. Wardlaw is a mem
Der of Nashville Presbytery, and recent
graduate Of Union Seminary, Virginia. Mrs.
Wardlaw is a native of Virginia, and daugh.
ter of the late William j Hoge, D. D., who was
well-known to the churches in Virginia
Rev. Joshua Phipps and Mrs. Phipps, to the
Greek Mission. Both Mr. and Mrs. Phipps are
natives of East Tennessee, the former a recent
graduate Of Union Seminary, Virginia. and the
latter daughter Of DIR. Tadlock President of
King College.
Rev. Absalom Sydenstricker and Mrs. Syden.
stricken to China Mr.. Sydenstricker is also a
graduate of Union Seminary, and both he and
Mrs Sydenstricker are natives of West Virginia.
Rev. j. G. Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy both
natives of South Carolina, and for some wears
past residents of Arkansas have been appointed
laborers among the Choctaws. Mr.. Kennedy
had labored several years previously among the
Choctaws, but without any formal connection
as missionary with the Church.
Rev. M H. Houston and Mrs Houston with
three little children, are on their way to China
to resume labors that were intermitted some
UnlHB more IMAM IOuT years ago on account oil
the failure of his health, which is now entirely
restored, and he goes back to China with the in
tention, if God so please to spend the remainder
Of his days in labors among that people. Thanks
are due to the churches and individuals who
have so generously contributed the means to
send him and his family out.
DR.. r. B. Fishburne, a native of Virginia, and
for several years practising physician in Bal
timore has been appointed as medical mis-
sionary to China, and expects to accompany
Mr.. and Mrs. Houston on their return. The
expenses ofhis outfit and passage will be provided
in large measure by personal friends in Vir
ginia.
Miss Janet II. Houston, daughter of Rev
DR.. Samuel r. Houston of West Virginia. ha,
recently joined the mission at Brownsville
Texas, TO teach the female school there in place
Of. Miss Hattie Loughridge, who was united il
marriage last summer to Rev. A. T. Graybill.
Mrs. Lane, Of the Campinas Mission will
three little children, returned to this country
in the summer in health greatly Frustrated
Change Of climate and good medical attendance
have been very serviceable, and it is hoped tina
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22
For the Central Presbyterian.
An "Education" Circular.

To the Presbyterial Ctairmen of Education:
we are permitted to enter upon another year
OF church work. That department which is
committed to us, by the Assembly, and to you
by the Presbyteries, is all-important and neces-
sary to the success of every other department.
10 us, 4. e. to the Executive Committee of Edr
cation, and to the Presbyterial Committee, are
committed all the questions and interests rela.
ting to the supply. the qualifications and the
equipment of gospel ministry. 1t is obvious
to all that our work is fundamental Let the
supply of ministers fail, and the wheels of pro-
gress IN the work of evangelizing our own and
other lands must stop.
But the particular point to which we desire
to call your attention now is the exact state of
our work. In order to success in any under
taking 1t is important to know exactly what we
wish 10 accomplish There are several months
yet before the fall meetings of the Presbyteries,
and 1t Will be impossible for the Chairmen of
Education to inform us fully as to the number
OF candidates that will need assistance. But we
DO not wish to be left wholly in the dark on
this point. We desire and hereby request every
one OF the Chairmen of Education of the Pres
byteries to inform the Secretary of the General
Assembly, as soon as he can do so, of the num-
Der OF candidates that will need aid and of the
amount that will be required for each.
The General Assembly has recommended that
no change be made in the method of aiding can
dldates, e., the Executive Committee is author.
lied to make an absolute pledge of 500 to col
lege students, and $125 to seminary students
and to supplement these amounts If the fnnds
Will admit, and the necessities of students should
require. We know that these sums are not
sufficient In very many cases. The Committee
is now out of debt, and we feel pretty well
assured that the churches will furnish all the
money necessary to. enable our students to get
through their preparatory course without EN-,
barrassment.
We do not think it is necessary for any stu
dents to look abroad. or to go abroad, either for
pecuniary assistance or for collegiate or theol-
oglcal instruction. Our own Church is fully
and well equipped for her work, and she has all
the means necessary to make it grand success.
In order that we may do the part assigned to
us, we desire, as soon as possible, to be informed
of every student who will need assistance, that
no time may be lost in the prosecution of our
work. We do not desire numbers for the sake
of numbers. but we do desire to assist all worthy
and capable young men who are striving to
prepare themselves for preaching the unsearch-
able riches of Christ to dying men.
By order of the Executive Committee.
E. M. RICHARDSON, Secretary.
Memphis, June 6, 1881.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

A NOTABLE miracle was performed at
Naples on the 29th of April last. 1t oc-
Cured at the high altar of the Cathedral
of Naples, and will be repeated Septem-
Der 18th.
In the beginning of the fourth century,
there was bishop of Benevento, who
was beheaded at Puzzuoli, along with
many other Christians. He was canon
ised as st. Januarius, and is the patron
saint of the pious city of Naples. At the
time of his execution devout woman
gathered two walls of his blood, and pre-
sented them, along with his head, to Sew
erus, bishop of Naples. These precious
relics are still preserved in the chapel of
Ell Tesoro in the Cathedral. On the goth
of last April they were carried in solemn
procession to the high altar of the Cathe-
dral, and prayers being offered, in the
presence of the people, the blood was
made to liquefy by simply bringing the
walls in contact with the skull of the de-
ceased saint. Those Americans who are
In Europe this summer (and who have
never seen a miracle) may, as we have
intimated, see this miracle repeated in
September next. We believe it is per-
formed three times a year, and on all oc-
casions of public danger, such as the erup-
ton of Vesuvius or the approach of a
hostile army. 1t is stated that there is
some delay sometimes in the liquefaction
of the blood, or the miracle fails entirely
which produces the greatest consterna-
ton among the Neapolitans.
Addison, one hundred and fifty years
ago, mentions this miracle in his Travels.
Speaking of his visit to Naples, he says
Il had twice an opportunity of seeing
the operation of this pretended miracle,
and must confess that, so far from think
ing it real miracle, look upon it as
one Of the most bat'egling tricks I euer
saaO." But people differ: If Bishop
Keane were to see this miracle, he would
believe it.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22
Remains of the Inquisition: Toledos
Cathe dral.

Before l leave Madrid for the South must
tell you Of one incident that sent the blood
tlngling through my veins. There is part of
the city near the Palace where they have re-
Gently been making excavations for the purposes
of building. In digging down they came to
layer of black substance few inches in thick
ness and several yards in length. Upon exam
nation it was found to consist of charcoal in
termixed with fragments Of charred wood.
bones, iron-links, nails, and rivets which had
been exposed to the action Of fire. 1t proved
TO have been the burning place Of the Inquisi-
ton and these were the remains of the numer-
Gus Autos dG fe. There were a number of these
layers laid bare one upon another. Among
other horrors said to have been found were two
bony hands transfxed by long nail and
casPed in the attitude Of pray err and the ribs Of
another victim with the spear still protruding
by which he had been trans6xed. Such was
Spain in those olden times, and SUCH more or
less, let me till you, is the Spain Of the present
day.-CoTepondent Of NeW York Observer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

IT WILL be remembered that during
the Reign of Terror in France the Chris
tian Religion was formally abolished by
the ultra Democrats (erageres as they
were called), led on by the desperate
Hebert, who went even beyond Robe
sphere and Danton. Robespierre, at a
later period, condescended to recognise,
by formal decree in the National Con-
vention, the existence of a Supreme Being
and the Immortality of the soul. But
the Hebertists abolished Christianity, and
inscribed over the entrances to all the
cemeteries, death is an eternal Sleep"
In the place of Christ, the Goddess of
Reason was impiously enthroned in the
very sanctuary of the cathedral of Notre
Dame. This Goddess of Reason, who re-
ceived the alteration of the members of
the Convention; the commune, and all the
constituted authorities, was personated
by we'll known fgurante from the opera.
woman of great beauty, but of bad char
acter. 1t is stated in one of the journals
of the day, that this woman has Just died
in Paris at the extreme age of ninety mine
years. She had been reduced to abject
poverty, and maintained herself during
her latter years as a rag-picker in the
public streets-a poor elimination for the
Goddess of Reason.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

The REvIsERs, in our humble judg-
ment, have been very unfortunate in
their rendering of the famous passage in
2 Tim. iii: 16, "All scripture is given
by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, etc." They rem
der this as follows: Every scripture in
spired of God is also profitable for teach
ing, for reproof, etc.
We respectfully submit that this does
not make sense. Of Sc, every in
spired scripture is also profitable" for
these things mentioned, but why say
also? What lies behind?
The revisers have followed the Vul-
gate, but if they objected to introducing
the verb after call scripture" why did
they not follow Origen, who translates
Cali scripture, being given by Inspiration
of God, is profitable for doctrine, etc. -
Now this is good sense, and, it will be
observed, as strongly afirms the inspira-
ton of all scripture as the Authorised
Version. Wordsworth follows this trans
lation, as does Bengel
But many of the best scholars prefer
the old translation: Cali scripture is
given by inspiration of God, and is pro-
ftable, etc." This is certainly the train
of thought. Paul did not mean to say,
"Such of these holy scriptures as are di,
vinely inspired are also profitable, ETC."
But this is what the Revisers make him
say. In the preceding verse he had
said to Timothy-"A And that from child
thou hast known the holy scriptures,
which are able to make thee wise unto
salvation" and now in verse 16 he adds {:
" These holy scriptures are all divinely
inspired, and are profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, ETC.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE. Com
mencement of this institution took place
last week. A report of the proceedings
will be found in another column. We
are gratiied to hear that the finances of
the college are in better condition than
heretofore, and that new professorship
has been provided for by the liberality of
Mr.. Fl. S. Reynolds of Norfolk, Prof. w.
Blair of the college, and Rev. A. w. Pit
zer of Washington city.
We hope that the release from labor of
the President, DR.. Atkinson, granted to
January, will have the effect of entirely
restoring his health and strength.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

she will soon be able to rejoin her husband
who has remained at his post of labor during
her absence
THE ENTIRE MISSIONARY FORCE.
The whole force now engaged in the mission
airy work under the directions of the Church
and supported by her contributions, consists of
eighteen ordained missionaries, one miss onary
physician, twenty-six assistant missionaries from
this country thirteen ordained native ministers.
and thirty four native assistants variously EN-,
ployed as teachers, colporteurs, and Bible read
ers. The whole missionary force, therefore, con-
ssts of ninety three persons, being an increase
of ten laborers during the year.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

The most certain preparation for in
teresting an audience in the subject of
religion is CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE. The
great central object Of preaching is not
fine speaking; it is TEsT1FY1NG. The
man who wins the most souls to Christ is
not the scholar or the orator; but the
subject Of the profoundest Christian ex-
perience. The man who can speak that
which he knoaos in regard to the work of
the Spirit will secure the interest Of an
audience in what he has to say. There
are many stages in this knowledge. 1t
is the more advanced stages which clothe
the minister Of God with power in the
pulpit.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

The historian, Nicolas Vogt, said to
Prince Metternich at the beginning of
his career: If youdo not wish to expose
yourself to reproaches, never leave the
straight path. You will see many So
called great men pass by you with swift
strides; let them pass, but do not deviate
from your path, you will overtake them,
If only because you must meet them on
their way back"
The historian was right. 1t is always
a mistake as well as crime to leave the
straight path.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

THERE are two forms of religious man
Hesitation, and they ought to go together.
One consists in bringing forward religion
as topic in conversation, and avoiding
the abstinence from all recognition OF this
most important of all subjects in our in
tercourse with fellow Christians and with
the world. We regard this as incumbent
on every man who is not ashamed of his
Master. Another mode of manifesting
ones religion is to be upright and thor
oughly conscientious in business; to be
scrupulously just; to avoid all the tricks
and meannesses Of trade to speak the
exact truth in our intercourse with raen (;
to be gentle with all men to be fearless
in the defence Of the right, whether it in
voive exposure to physical or other kinds
Of danger; to let no corrupt or impure
communication proceed out of the mouth,
or Turk in the heart. OF these two
methods of illustrating ones religion, the
latter is far the highest, and far the rarest.
There are a great many people who talk
religion, and who yet do not stand ire
proachable as transacters Of business. If
either Of these ensignia Of the Christian
is to be unworn, by all means give us
" the doors Of the word, and not takers
only,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

DIR. VAN ZANDT, Professor of Theolo-
gy in the Seminary at New Brunswick,
NJ, has sent his resignation to the
General Synod of the Reformed Church.
He has been greatly afflicted by wasting
sickne s, and there is no hope of his re-
covery. DIR. Van zandt was many years
ago pastor of the Tabb Street Presbyte-
rian church, Petersburg, Va, and was
greatly beloved in his congregation and
in the Synod.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

. A PASTOR of one of our Virginia
churches in preaching, not long ago,
to the children, asked them the ques-
ton, How often have l preached to
your when the response came, "eve7y
Sunday" This was unexpected, and no
minister ever received a higher testi-
monial. Every pastor should aim ha-
bitually to preach so that the children
may feel that the preaching is for them
as well as for others. Feed my lambs"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

HE Commencement exercises of the
Marion Female Seminary at Marion, Ala,
took place June 17-23d. The COM
mencement sermon was preached on Sun
day by DR.. G. A. Spilman, of Tuscaloosa,
Ala. The institution is prospecting under
the presidency of Rev. DR.. II. R. Raw
mond.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

WE have received from the Rev. H.
G. DUBosE, of the Southern Presbyterian
mission at Soochow, China, copy of the
Rock of Salvation" by the late Rev.
DIR. WIN. S. PLUMER, translated into the
Chinese language by Mr.. DuBose. 1t is
beautiful specimen of Chinese printing,
and although it forms quite stout vol
ume, the price is only 10 cents.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

HE minister who wishes to make a
sentence very emphatic and thumps on
the pulpit so that he cannot be heard
makes a mistake.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

HERE is a tumble which we clip from
the N. Y Observer:
Mr.. Massey who was candidate for Gov
ernor before the late Virginia Readjuster Con-
yention, was formerly journalist as well as a
Baptist clergyman. He has been a noted duel
ist and was Mahone's chosen second in his con.
templated meeting with General Jubal A. Early.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

ROBERT HALL said that the two pill
lars Of pure and living church are doc
trine and discipline. While these remain
the church is safe. Yet we find some
who pretend to love the church doing
their utmost to destroy these pillars.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

The excessive resonance Of churches,
M. liable Barrett says, can be modified
to any degree by the simple expedient of
stretching iron wires across the dome.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

IT is stated that M. Littre, the great
French photographer, and expounder Of
the system Of Comte, who recently died
in Paris, was baptized on his death-bed.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

HE receipts of the British Religious
Societies for the past year, as stated at
the May anniversaries, amounted to S.
6S5,OOO.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-06-22

The Philadelphia Presbyterian says
that its types last week made DR.. Crowell
say the tailor" of Philippi instead of
the Tailor" Of Philippi.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-22
The Coalition Method.

1t was apparent many years ago that
colored voter would be to bring about a
gradual revolution in his condition. How
ever strong the Government might have
been in protecting him in his rights, it
could not confer intelligence upon him.
The conflict upon which he, as a race,
had to enter was as to his ability to pro-
tect himself by the use of his reasoning
powers and such resources as are COM
mon to all intelligent men. The first
onslaught of organized intelligence
against him, though much less in num-
bers, overthrew him. This was followed
by long period of subsection, under
which, however, he was slowly growing.
The third stage seems to have arrived.
1t is not only apparent in measure in
the action of the Senator from Virginia,
and of his constituents in supporting
him in his position, but from other sec
tons of the South, notably from Missis-
sippi and South Carolina, the information
is had that the colored voter has at length
come to recognize and understand the
value of coalition. He appreciates the
fact, at least, that his vote is a power
which may be useful to enemies as well
friends, and that there is medium
method by which he may obtain COM
parative success and protection, even if
he does not get the entire result due to
CT ,Dth A.,I in chic
he makes his usefulness power to be
appreciated and protected. He has not
been able to win by force. The Govern
ment has yielded up the task Of shielding
him, and at length, driven to the last re-
sort, he comes slowly to the work of max
ing interest with political divisions in
order to gain something, if not ALL And
he has powerful allies. He should, as he
undoubtedly will, have whatever protec-
ton can be extended to him through
legal agencies by the administration.
This is his Northern ally. At the South
he has the help of a growing class, who
are sensible and patriotic enough to bury
past issues and prejudices, and who
despise the methods of the Bourbon
party; who will not stoop to be parties
to ballot-boN stuffing, and who, in word,
are nearly disposed to consider friend
ship and justice better friends than preju-
dice and violence. With such as these
the colored voter is becoming in interest,
and in these two elements there is hope
of better future for the great South and
for the colOred race.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-03-22
rhaa ste,en. in Congress.

Thaddeus Stevens, of the Lancaster dis
triet of Pennsylvania, was the recognized leader
of the small band of anti slavery men in the
creased he continued his despotic rule. No Re-
publican was permitted by Old Thad to oppose
hisimperious win without receiving a tongue
lashing that terrified others if it did not bring the
refractory Representative back into party harness
Rising by degrees, as telescope is pulled out
until he stood in most ungraeeful attitude, his
heavy black hair falling down over his eavernous
brows. and his cold little eyes twinkling with
anger, he would make some ludicrous remark,
and then, reaching to his full height, he would
lecture the offender against party discipline,
sweeping at him with his large, bOny right hand,
in uncouth gestures as if ne would clutch him
and then shake him. He would often use invec-
tyes which he took care should never appear
printed in the official reports, and John Randolph,
in his braggart prime was never so imperiousy
insulting as was Mr. Stevens toward those whose
political action he controlled. Mr.. Stevens was
firm believer in the old maxim aseribed to the
Jesuits, The end justifies the means, and, while
he set morality at defiance, he was an early and
Jealous champion of the equality of the black ana
the white races. He was good debater, and
there was undercurrent of dry hunor about
him that often disarmed his political opponents.
When, on one occasion. a South Carolina Repre-
sentative undertook to lecture MIN for his anti
slavery views, and talked about slave on his own
rice plantation who was pious deacon, MI.
Stevens gruffly asked what the price OF deaeons
was in that vicinity. and whether negro would
command higher price because he was deacon
Ben: Perleu PO0Te in the IRQIdic