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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

Rev. GEORGE Professor T..
S. Doolittle writes as follows in the Chris
tian at Work about this mans remark
able work:
A wonderful and most encouraging example
of how plain minded, but earnest disciple NAV
advance from feeblest beginnings to the grandest
results is afforded in the case of Rev. George
Muller, Of Bristol, England, who has achieved a
fame as wide as Christendom itself by his sue
cessful labors in behalf of outcast children. He
had not the slightest dream in the outset of the
gigantic proportions to which his work would
grow. He simply took in, though poor himself,
an orphan or two, because their distress appealed
to his Christian sympathies, and because no one
else was willing to do it. His power of PRAYER
and faith so expanded and triunphed in caring
for these that he gathered courage to receive
others as they came Nor did his means fail.
Startling providences that he could only attrib-
ute to answered petitions opened new and
larger resources. And so he went forward Just
accepting the work that God offered to his hand,
and consecrating himself anew and ioyfully to
it. The results are as blessed as they are almost
incredible. Since March, 1884, he has received
for his various objects and as the consequence,
not Of begging, but Of prayer and faith, the sum
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

OF over four and half millions of dollars. This
enormous amount has been expended in erecting
nous and educational institutions, and in pro-
Vlulng Tor ignorant and destitute adults, as well
as orphans. Nearly eighty-three thousand
children or grown up persons have been taught
In the one hundred and nineteen schools en-.
tireiy supported out of these funds besides tens
OF thousands assisted, and nearly ten thousand
are now in attendance" Nor is this ell. He
has gwen away three quarters of a million of
Bioles and Iestaments, and more than seventy
three millions of religious books, pamphlets and
tracts. And whilst receiving donations for his
own ever-enlarging work, he has not selfshly
and uncharitably forgotten distant souls From
his open hand over seven hundred thousand dol
lars have been bestowed upon missionary efforts
Surely such stupendous facts as these are a
proof that faith in God is not vet dead nor
trultless. Here is no claim of genius no lucky
combination of natural circumstances no world
~ agencies OF noisy and attractive sort moth
ing In short but an transformations, though fer
vent Christian man. whose heart is bent on the
LORDS work. After speaking of having now
hne houses fitted up for the accommodation OF
Z'ooo orphans and 10 helpers, he we'll adds that
as TO spiritual results eternity alone can unfold
them; yet even in time we have reaped beyond
our largest expectations, and regarding each of
the various objects of the institution we see more
and more fruit continually" We are not now
advocating Mr.. Mullers system of applying to
ho one personally Tor pecunlary aid In a good
cause, nor are we denying, what some maintain,
that his method of keeping the public informed
as to his work and its needs, is one way-and
very effective one, too-of begging. The only
point now fixing our attention is the inspiring
example of what can be done by fidelity to op,
portunity, and by zeal in doing what our hands
find to do. No man nor woman knows where
labor for Christ and faith in His power to lead
and strengthen will end. The grain of mustard
seed becomes the tree. The weak things. as
Paul promises, confound the mighty the fool
lsh things, the wise; and even the things that
are not God uses to bring to nought the things
that are. The one allimportant lesson for
every one to learn is to go to work at once. and
with fiery intensity. If we do our part, God
will not fail in doing His.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

A DISPATCH from Rome dated the 24th
says that the Pope gave his customary
Christmas Eve reception to the Cardinals,
Of whom there were twenty three in at
tendance. The old gentleman seems to
be in very bad humor. He is still
harping on the temporal power-al although
our Saviour, whose vicar he claims to be,
expressly declared that his kingdom was
not OF this world. In reply to the ad-
dress of the cardinals he said that his po-
sition was becoming more and more in
tolerable. When he claimed temporal
power in order to secure independence of
spiritual power he was accused of being
rebel and an enemy to Italy. Catholics
who demanded efficient guarantee for
freedom for the head of their Church
were similarly stigmatised, and pilgrims
to Rome were insulted by the press and
the populace. 1t was therefore only nat
ural that bishops coming to Rome should
consider the existing situation incompat-
ible with the dignity of the Holy See.
He said that he expected far more severe
persecution in time to come, but he would
endeavor to guide the bark of Peter
through the troubled sea, looking forward
to the moment when God would calm the
tempest
If the Roman Catholic Church cannot
get along without a temporal dominion
and temporal kingdom, with territory
and soldiers and municipalities how can
they expect the Presbyterian Church to
get along without them? The Pope wants
the Sword, but that idea is entirely for
eign to the kingdom of Christ. 1t belongs
to Mohammedanism. The Pope would
make short work if he had the sword.
Europe has not forgotten the Duke of
Alva and the Prince of Parma nor Bo-
hemia-nor the fate of the Huguenots in
France-nor Hooper, Rogers, Ridley,
Latimer, Bradford, Bilney, in England.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

The UNION TABERNACLE CHURCH in
Thirty fifth street, New York, which was
formally dedicated some ten days ago,
presents an interesting and rather re-
markable record. The Rev. George j.
Mingins, who has been acting as an evan
gelist, is the pastor The N. Y. Euam-
geJast observes:
The pastor of this church is the richest (0
man in the congregation; and receives only
what is accorded by congregation composed
entirely of hard working people, who give with
selfdenial of the fruit of their daily labor 1t
is self supporting church of the middle classes.
Ten months ago these brethren found themselves
without shelter; indeed worse off than the
lsraelites, for they had the tabernacle. Driven
from pillar to post without money, without what
is called social influence, they worshipped in
any room or hall available and within their
means, until last May, when they hired by the
day the hall of one of the worst concert saloons,
morally speaking, in the city, as the only place
that they could command for their service. Mr..
Mingins preached in this dance hall with only a
thin partition separating from the bar-room.
Perhaps more untoward place in its character
and surroundings never reverberated to the
sound of prayer and praise in New York-and
that is saying much. Encouraged by the good
friends already named, and also by the earnest
cooperation of his increasing congregation, Mr.
Mingins at length preached out the worship of
Bacchus and Venus and preached in large
congregation of worshippers of the true God.
And he can put his hand upon them all to- day.
On Sunday light there were fourteen hundred
present. This large number according to the
pastor, exceeded only by about one hundred the
ordinary Sunday evening congregation. All
the services of church are maintained beside
Saturday service and Friday evening tenn
perance meeting conducted by Mr.. Bunting.
Twenty four members were received into the
church Sunday morning This is smaller
number than at any preceding communion sea-
son.
The pastor said that the effort Of the last few
months in paying for the building had perhaps
diverted interest too much to temporal things.
In the last eight months this hard working PEG
pie have contributed Sc, 500 to the purchase of
the building and the maintenance of worship.
The seats are free and there are no assessments
In the course of his congratulatory remarks
Mr.. Dodge SAID he was sorry that fifty more
such saloons had not been converted to the
same use. The commodious galleries which were
crowded with beer tables and beer drinkers a
few months ago, are now crowded with worship.
pers; and where the orchestra played the music
of the dance, the living Word is now dispensed
from flower wreathed platform which was
well filled with ministers and others speaking
congratulations to Mr.. Mingins and his people
on this suspicious day.
There were a number of inquirers at the close
of the evening services
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

THE I'adependent thinks the N. Y
Chttrchman is insane, and there does
seem to be some ground FOR its giving ex
preston to such fears. The circumstance
which has forced this impression on the
Independent is the following passage in q
recent editorial article in the Church.
man.
There is, therefore, nothing incredible in
the thought that st. Thomas, the Apostle of In.
dia, may have reached America also as wit
ness to the faith of Christ. The subject is par
ticularly interesting at this time for American
Churchmen, because of our relations to the in.
FAINT Church in Mexico PERHAPS its study
may have some influence upon the solution o.
the liturgcal questions now before that Church.
1t is very well known that the Span.
iards found the people in Mexico and
Peru practising rites which reminded
them of Christianity; the cross, for ex.
ample, as a sacred symbol and there was
baptism, both by immersion and affusion
etc. Moreover, according to the Church.
man, there was festival in which bread
and wine were distributed in honor OF
the god Huitzlipochtli, and the demi- god
Quetzalcohuatl, whose name means Pea
cock-Serpent. NoeO, says the Church.
man, on the tomb Of st. Thomas in India
the Churchmon has ascertained that this
apostle died in India there is the en-
blem of peacock; ergo, it is very likely
that st. Thomas preached the gospel also
in Mexicol No wonder such man be-
lieves in the Apostolical Succession
And this visit of St. Thomas to Mexico is
certainly a very interesting question Just
at this time to American Churchmenl
But the Murchmaa'a has stopped short
in its differences. Lord Kingsborough
calls attention to many Resemblance be-
tween the religious traditions and prac-
tees of the Mexicans and the Jews, and
he mentions that there is Mexican paint
ing in the Bodleian library which rep
resents water in the act of flowing from
the jaw-bone of an ass, which, he believes,
is a commemoration of the story of Sam
son perhaps it pointed prophetically
to the editor of the Chawchnaan. He
says that circumcision was also prac-
tised among the Mexicans. Now,
may we not suggest to the Chwchman
that it may be worth while to mend its
hold, and to throw out the idea that
Abraham and Samson might have run
over in Ph@nician dory from Kirjath-
arba or zorah and spent few summers
on the plateau of Anahuacl The study
of such subject might at least throw
some light on those liturgical question:"
which the Ourchmaaae says are now up
for consideration, and prove edifying just
at this time to the infant church in
Mexico"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

SPEAKING of Christians, and the
young Jud@an carpenter" the " Y.
Herald remarks: Millions upon mil
lions of men and women who never 90 to
church owe all that they are and do to
the teachings of a man whom they would
not invite into their parlors were he to
re-appear in his original guise."
That is very true; and there are many
who imagine themselves the very incest
sort of Christians, who would not, to-
morrow, if they were alive and should
come to Richmond, invite Peter and
Simon the Tanner to dinner. They
might stand Paul for little while, but
we rather think Paul would find himself
little out ofplace when the band struck
up and the dance commentator when
the card-tables were rolled out with the
hot whiskey punch.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

M. Ri vE1LLAUD continues to publish
In his newspi per, LIE Signal, interesting
accounts OF the progress of the evangelis-
tic work in France. In a recent number
he gives an account Of the establishment
OF a Protestant congregation, drawn en-
tirely from the Roman Catholic popula-
ton, at Fenquieres, in the district of Alb
bevllle. A number of persons first drew
up petition for the establishment oil
regular and stated Protestant worship at
this place. They afterwards secured a
hall to be used as a church. According
ly, on the 23d of November, Protestant
worship was formally inaugurated with
great solemnity by two pastors, the Mod
orator of the Consistory of Dieppe and the
assistant pastor of Caen, in the presence
of more than hundred persons.
M. Fourneau, in lie Signal of Novem-
Der Is, writes an account of a recent mis-
sionary tour in Northern France. He
held conferences" at Dunkirk, Boulogne,
st. Omer, Doullers, &c. Everywhere, he
says, the crowd pressed into the various
places where it was convened. At Eper-
nay, in vast ballroom, more than 600
persons listened to him for two hours; at
Troissy, the house was also filed at Am
lens the little church was filed with a
crowd Of Catholics who warmly applaud
ed discourse which was largely devoted
to the necessity of rupture with Rome
similar to that of the 10th century. The
road is e. long one, writes M. Fourneau,
but eve shall get to the end of it," and
in the words of the venerable Pastor G.
Fish; " France will one day arrive at the
Gospe1"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28
Week of Prayer, 1882.

We have received from the international
Committee of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
Citations copy of Three Hundred Topics for
the Prayer meetings of 1882" 1t is intended
for the use of pastors, Association secretaries.
and others active in Christian work.
The following are the Scripture Lessons for
the Week of Prayer:
Sabbath, January 1-subiect for discourse {;
" Renewed Conservation"
Monday January 2-Thanksgivinp for the
blessings temporal and spiritual, of the past
year, and prayer for their CONFERENCE.-The CHI.
l-18; xxxvi: 7-10.
Tuesday, January 3-Humiliation and con-
fession on account of individual social ard
national sins.-Ps Ii 1-18; Joel ii 12-18.
Wednesday, January 4-Prayer for the bless
ing OF God on his Church and his Word.-Eph.
/: 1923; Thes. iii: Is.
Thursday, January 5.-Prayer for the young
and all agencies for Christian training-Acts il:
1918 Is. liv 49, Matt. tx 1888.
Friday, January 6.-Prayer for the univer-
ga! prevalence Of peace and righteousness.-
Micah w: II.
Saturday, January Prayer for Christian
missions, the outpouring Of the Holy Spirit, and
the conversion of the world-Dan. vii 13. Ia.
IS Acts i As Jer. xxi 80, 81.
The price Of the pamphlets (post-paid) is s
cents per copy, or 80 cents per dozen.
Send orders to Richard G. Morse. corner 23d
Street and 4th Avenue, New York city.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

The Gospel IN AU Lands which has
been published by Eugene R. Smith, at
IA Bible House, New York, as a monthly
missionary magazine, will be issued as a
weekly hereafter. This is the only week.
ly missionary magazine in the world, and
we are glad to see that it has met with
such success as to warrant its appearance
every week. We regard it as one of the
most interesting publications which we
receive at this Office. 1t is undenomina-
tional, and ranges over all the fields of
Christian effort throughout the world.
1t is also freely illustrated.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

THE SALVATION ARMY is distinguish
ing itself by its pranks. Gen. William
Booth" has issued an "order" against the
holding Of Sunday Schools or Bible class
es. One characteristic of true Christian
ity is simplicity, and there is always
something wrong in any scheme which
seeks to convert men to Christ by any
devious courses or mountebank tricks.
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We hope the friends of the paper, and
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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

REMAIN, the famous sceptic, in his work,
entitled Les EOamgi1es, says of st. Luke,
1t is the most beautiful book in exist
ence" {" Cest le plus beau 6vre q1az
q ait" p. 283).
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

M. Renan in these days looks like g
comfortable French priest and occupant ofsome
quiet village pulpit His face is round, and
would be coarse were it not for the noble brow
and thoughtful, searching eyes. He is a small
man, thickset and clumsy and looks as if he
liked the good things Of this earth.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

A LAWYER, on hearing a popular cler-
gyman offer prayer, observed; "If that
dominic should address the Judge Of any
Conrt Of Common Pleas in the style in
which he is addressing the Almighty, he
would at once be fined for contempt of
court" This would hit somebody in
Richmond
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

IT WILL be seen from the circular of
DR.. McIlwaine that the first Sabbath Of
January (next Sabbath) is the day ap-
pointed for the annual collection for Sus-
tentation.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

AS WILL be seen elsewhere, we offer
the CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN to new sub
scribers next year for Two DOLLARS.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

THE Earnest Worker for January, 1882,
has been received.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28

WE have received a copy of the Min
utes of the Synod of Missouri of the ses-
sion which met at St. Louis, Oct. 18th.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-28
I SAMUEL XIV.

Saul sent 10 destroy Apalek.
/. Samuel also said unto Saul. The Lord sent
Dse TO anoint thee TO be king over his people,
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-11-01
The Senate.

The time of the Senate was occu-
pied last week in confirming nomina-
tons for minor Offices The Presi-
dent made but q few important nom
nations. Ex-Gov. Edwin ID. Nor
gan, of New York, was nominated
and promptly confirmed by the Sem
ate as Secretary of the Treasury.
lie, however, declined and Judge
Chas, j. Folger was appointed and
confirmed Judge Folger is also
from New York and it is understood
that he accepts with tho understand
ing that he WILDE shortly elevated to
the Supreme Bench, when Conkling
will take the Treasury portfolio.
Postmaster General Thos. l.. James
was also nominated aud will hold
over In his Office for the present at
least. All of The other memb ers of
the Cabinet will be retained except
the Attorney General, who is anxious
to be relieved. His successor will
most likely not be appointed till
December. If Mcyeagh refuses to
continue longer in the Office a tempo
rary appointment will be made.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-11-01
woman's Suffrage Convention.

T. f
Z The annual convention Of the fe-
male sufrragists was held IN Louis.
vile last week. 1t was the first con-
yention of the kind ever held South
of the Ohio river. 1t was attended
by many of the most prominent fe-
male politicians and lecturers of the
country. They continued in session
several days and resoluted as usual
upon the subject of woman's rights.
They reported progress in their work
and hoped to see the time soon that
they could vote like men. The
Louisville papers gave extended not
ices of the convention and the
Courier-Journal mentioned each OF
the distinguished delegates separate
ly, giving q short sketch of her life
and record as o woman-s rights
worker. They organized party to
be called the Kentucky Woman's As
sociation." Miss Laura Clay, a
daughter of Gen. Cassius M. Clay
was elected President.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-11-01

Tho Yorktown celebration was the
big event of the year. On the 10 of
October 1881, Lord Cornwallis' sur.
render virtually ended the war of the
Revolution. The celebration of the
hundredth anniyersary of the surren-
der was also the time set TO lay the cor
ner stone Of the elegant monument to
be erected to commemorate the event.
President Arthur, Gen. Hancock and
Tany other distinguished characters
were present. The President made
short and appropriate speech upon
being presented by Secretary Blaine.
Nearly all of the states had troops in
attendance aud the review of the con-
solidated companies was truly mag
nifcent. kentucky was well repre-
scented, by four companies of State
guards. Gov. Blackburn attended
and rode at the head of tho Kentucky
troops in tho procession. At the
conclusion of the ceremonies COM
plimentary salute was fired to the
British flag.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-11-01

Hon. Louis Alfred Witt Goyornor
of Louisiana, died at New Orleans,
Oct. II, of consumption, in the 3Sth
year OF his age. He was member OF
a prominent Creole family and had
reached an eminence few men attain
at 90 early all aye. At Is no entered
the Confederate army. He was
elected Mayor of New Orleans in
1872. He was Speaker of tae House
of Representatives when that body,
was dispersed at the point of the bay
onet some years ago. He was elected
Lieut.. Governor in 1876 and was
elected Governor in 1879. He had
been an active politician of fair abil-
iiy and great energy for many years.
The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-11-01

The brutal dog fight which took
place in Louisville a few days since
was in violation of the laws Of the
State and the parties who brought it
about should be punished to the ex-
tent Of The law. The Louisville dog
acknowledged himself whipped by the
New York dog in forty minutes and
the poor brute with two legs broken
and his breast, neck aud head lace
rated jumped out of the pit and tried
to got away. He was brought back
however and the other dog permitted
to chew on and drag him around till
life was extinct. The whole trans
action was disgrace to Louisville.
The dogs were matched for 81 900 q
side.