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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-09
Northern Presbyterian.

A correspondent of the PRESBYTERIAN
Banner say that in 1928, when he resided and
taught in the village of Cleveland, there were.
thirteen Presbyterians without an organized
church. Now there are seven Presbyterian
churches in the city, which give name to the
Synod whose territory extends from Lake Erie
to the Ohio river"
On October 10th Rev. r. Creswell or
gained Presbyterian church in the north west
portion of Pembina county D. T. Thirty. FIVE
members were enrolled. Several others are ex-
pected to connect themselves soon. This il
one of the richest sections of the famous Red
River Valley wheat lands. The settlers are of
a superior character and permanently located.
Two good school.hou will be occupied as
preaching stations for the present Three more
ministers are wanted Immediately for Pembina
county, into which Presbyterian emigration is
pouring.
1t is not often that man is suddenly
stopped on his way to Professors chair. But
this is just what has happened to DR.. Willis G.
Craig, Of Keokuk, Iowa. He was elected
Professor in the Theological Seminary of the
North west. He sgni6ed, as we believe. his
readiness to accept, when his church in Keokuk
rose up and said it would not consent to his
going, and the Presbytery, carefully reviewing
the whole matter declined to let him 90 and
therefore the pulpit at Keokuk is full and the
chair at Chicago anpty.-PresJyterian
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-09

The RESULT of the elections in Ger
many shows that the much talked OF
"anti-Semitic feeling" in that country
was confined to some of the theologians
and the aristocratic classes. 1t was in
deed difficult to believe that SO intelli-
gent nation as the Germans should have
given away to such childish outburst
OF feeling against the one million of Jews
in that populous empire, merely Oh the
complaint that they grow rich Such
cries were frequent in medieval times,
but it took the world by surprise to wit
ness such movement in this age. The
fact is, Bismarck has attempted, in all
his recent policy, system of repression
in Germany which must end in disaster
to the ruling classes, and the voice of the
country made itself heard in unmistak.
able terms by the defeat which the So
called conservative party has sustained
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-09

ministers, our churches, and all our eccle-
siastical bodies as the matter of providing
for the preaching of the gospel in all the
extent of our territory.
The interest in Foreign Missions was
greatly increased by the fact that Rev.
Edward Lane, who has been missionary
in Brazil for thirteen years, was present,
and delivered most interesting and in
structive address, showing the progress
and prospects of missionary work in that
country. At the conclusion of his adj
dress DR.. Hoge offered some resolutions
commencing him and all his co-laborers
to the prayers and support of the Synod,
and to the grace of God, accompanying
them with some very touching statements
connected with Mr.. Lanes first depar-
ture to enter upon this work, and extend
ing to him most hearty welcome during
his brief visit after SO many years of
faithful and efficient labor. DR.. Leyburn
followed in stirring address, showing
that while it is very great work to
preach the gospel in land of corrupt
Christianity, it is a still greater work to
preach it where there is total darkness
and no knowledge whatever of Chris
tianity.
Important action was taken by the Synod
on the subject of the authority. and care
of Presbyteries over candidates for the
ministry" and the question as to what
more can be done to secure an adequate
supply of candidates was considered in
connection with the address of the Secre-
tary of Education. The papers adopted
in relation to these subjects will be found
in the report of the proceedings of Synod.
The memorials of deceased ministers
were read yesterday, and were heard
with tender and profound interest. Be-
sides those belonging to this Synod whose
death had been reported, viz: Rev. A.
L. Hogshead, Rev. Henry Brown, Rev.
w. G.. Campbell, Rev. Charles Beach,
Rev. Silas Billings, Rev. w. F. Cosner,
Rev. T. H. Newton, and licentiate J. M
Harris, two other most eminent men
DIR. VIM. S. Plumer and DIR. Stuart Rob-
inson,-whose labors extended to the
whole Church, and who were at one time
connected with this body, were, most ap-
propriately commemorated in these SER
vices, which made deep impression upon
the Synod and the large congregation
assembled.
No one could hear the record of the
life and labors of these departed ser
wants of God, without feeling that the
work of the ministry is the noblest to
which any man can be called and that
notwithstanding the self-denial which is
often required, it is attended with richer
rewards than the accumulation of earthly
treasures.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-09

HAMPDEN SIDNEY CoLLEGE.-The
Trustees Of this institution met last week
in Petersburg during the sessions of
Synod, and arranged definitely in regard
to the studies to be comprehended in the
new professorship. According to this
arrangement the new professor will be
elected at the annual meeting of the
Board Of Trustees in June, and will teach
besides the English language, Logic,
Rhetoric, Belles-Lettres, History, and
Political Economy. More time will be
given than heretofore to the study Of the
Bible, as there will be at least one reoita-
ton a week for each class in addition to
the one on Sabbath. This department has
been assigned to the President Of the in
stitution.
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DEATH OF A M1N1sTER.-The Chris
tian Observer announces the death of
Rev. Joseph T. Davidson, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church at Homer, La. He
had been pastor Of the church for more
than twenty years His death occurred
on the 21st Of October.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-09

THE METHoD1sTs AND THE PREsBY-
TERIANs.-The Ecumenical Methodist
Conference made an excellent fraternal
response to the communication from the
Presbyterian Council. In it, is the fol-
lowing:
In view of the friendly intercourse now of
long time established, and continually increas.
ing, between many of your ministers and con
gregations in all parts of the world and our
own, there could be no doubt in your minds as to
the spirit in which your advances would be re-
celved. Whatever may be the difference in our
views of some of the more recondite elements of
systematic divinity, on the cardinal principles
of human depravity, the necessity of regenera-
ton, the guilt Of all mon, and the necessity of
reconciliation to God through the Precipitation
and mediation of Jesus Christ the divinity of
our Lord, justification by faith, and the proba-
tionary character of this life, we witness the
same Confession of Faith. Neither confused
by the subtlety nor dismayed by the arrogance
of infdelity, we steadfastly hold with YOU to
the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, and
without fear of the anathemas of the Roman
Church, from whose power the devotion and
courage Of your spiritual fathers so greatly con-
trlbuted to free us, we maintain the right of
private judgment :. Whatever the struggles
awaiting the Christian Church may be, we shall
confidently rely upon you to defend evangelical
principles against the extremes of Romanism
and Rationalism, and against all "Romanizing
germs in the Protestant communion and, in
dependence upon the God of our fathers, we
pledge you the cooperation of all true Metho
dists everywhere
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-09

In answer to inquiries we would say
that the pamphlet on Infant Baptism. -
(The Abrahamic Covenant), by Rev. H.
H. HAYES can be obtained of the Pres
byterian Publishing Company, 1901 Main
Street, Richmond. 1t is capital tract.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
Arthur's Cunning.

WASHINGTON, December H. Poll:
t%icians. apropos Of the nomination Of
Brewster as Attorney General, are COM
msntipg on the fact that not one OF the
three new members OF the Cabinet
selected by tho President has Presidsn.
tial aspirations, or, al far as can now
be judged. Is likely to have any such
aspirations. This fact is noted as . new
departure in the direction Of procuring
harmony in Cabinet councils. While
the President has selected men Of 90.
knowlsdgsd ability In the Republican
party. hs has thus far apparently guarded
against the danger Of . split being cre-
ated by his eounsslors entertaining .
belief that Presidential lightning 10
playing In the vicinity. II is generally
understood by politicians who are near.
est to him that when the Cabinet 10 com.
plsted no Presidential timber will be
found In its composition. OF course II
is suggested that one Of Arthur's main
motives OF thus excluding Presidential
timber from his Cabinet 10 to promote
his W chances for q nomination In
1884. but intimate friends say he does
not now entertain that idea.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

Tho bill introduced in Congress to
retire General Grant as General Of the
Army Is said to have been devised by
some Of the Republican aspirants to tho
Presidency in 1884, In order to bar the
great third. termsr from entering tho
field. Logan wants to DO President.
and 10 therefore working earnestly to
shslvs the great receiver Of presents in
a.dslicate and courteous manner It
IL quite probable that these cunning
schemers will catch the General with
this bait. rs it 10 very difficult for him to
refuse Q gift.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
Mrs. Lincoln Nearly Blind.

CHICAGO, December IA JournoI
Springfield special says: Letters from
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln to her friends In
this city convey the sad news that the
afflicted lady has completely lost the use
OF her eyesight. She is unable to write,
and her letters are written at her dicta.
ton BY an attendant. She does net say
what caused this nav trouble. nor how
serious II may DO expected to prove.
Mrs. Lincoln says her eyes are so weak
that she cannot see. and beyond thai
fact nothing more 10 known Of her con.
dition. No trouble has evcr been eXpe.
risnosd heretofore by Mrs. Lincoln with
her eyes. She has been accustomed Ia
sitting In . dark room, which may have
caused their weakness. No mention oil
her general health was made except thai
she ID very weak.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
Miscellaneous.

New YORK. December l9.-Dr. Isaac
I. Hayes. we'll known In sonnection with
Arctic exploration. died on the 17th inst.
WASHINGTON. December 1.-THE Pc
ruvian Minister here has received con.
frmation Of the news that sx.Dirsolor
Pisrola left Peru ten days ago. His ab.
ssncs. the Minister says. leaves Montero,
who has been proclaimed Vice President
by the Peruvian Congress, acting Prssi-
dent 30 long 10 President Calderon ID
held prisoner by Chilsans. Montsro ID
now the emily person with whom Chilssna
can negotiate. and the situation ut pres.
snt 10 such that Peru 10 in q better posi-.
ten than ever before to secure honorable
and lasting peace with Chile.
NEW Yosx. December l9.-John p.
Jones Of Nevada has been chosen o d.
rector Of the United Globe Electric Light
Company.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
After Guiteau.

CHICAGO. December 10. "A Jour.
nal Washington special says: would.bs
assassips OF Guitsau continue to appear.
The photograph Of . man named Uttsly.
who is said t6 have left Nebraska q few
days ago to come here to assassinate the
assassin, has been received by the au-
thoritiss hero. A notice has also been
received that the Molly Maguires Of
Pennsylvania have been detailed to rid
the Jury Of their responsibility. An At
tempt 10 to be made on the 2lst. A
package addressed to Guiteau. opened
yesterday. was found to contain . piece
of rope.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

It 10 rumored that . new line Of
steamers. built by capitalists in Canada,
will DO placed upon the route between
San Francisco and Japan and China,
calling ut Victoria. B. c., as an interms-
diats point. Statistics Of trade are being
collected with q view Of aseertsinins the
probable commercial success OF such q
scheme. An Act OF incorporation for
the proposed company will be applied
for at the next session OF Parliament.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
. JURY sYsrEM.

Trial by jury, which for mady years
has been held to be the palladium Of our
civil rights. today partakes much Of the
nature Of o farce. and 10 fast falling into
disrepu.e. Throughout the land, from
east to west, 1t Is q common expression
that q jury will not convict a man Of an
oa.uss against tho laws IL he will spend
money to p~tevsnt it. And it would
s.em that violators OF law in our cities
generally have so much confidence in
being able to escape conviction that they
commit crime without fear. The feeling
with regard to the uncertainty Of CEN
viction by q jury prevails to such an
extent that heavy bets have already been
made in the East that Guitsau. whose
guilt every intelligent man in the coun-
try not on his jury believes. will not be
convicted.
The law and custom which excludes
from the jury boz men who read news.
papers have perhaps done more to bring
about the existing feeling Of disgust
with our jury system than all othsl
causes combined. A Is well known,
the effect Of excluding reading men from
juries ia to place 1t beyond tho power o.
the prosecution to obtain twelve intslli
gent. truthful jurors whom neither
money nor influence can corrupt. Ant
In criminal cases with even q corruP
man on q jury justice Is easily defestst
and the guilty permitted to escape pun
ishment.
II has been said that II Is only upor
law, written. defined and understood
and II may DO added carried into effect
that the security and safety Of the people
depend. And when ''the people cannot
depend upon the tribunals for justice. Ii
II strange that they sometimes take the
law into their own hands, as was re
GENTLY done in Austin. in this State? II
that case an old and respected either
was shot and killed without cause. Ant
body OF men. who had good reason Il
believe that the murderer would escape
punishment; IL left to the law. took hin
from jail and soon placed him where b
will not commit another murder.
Men may dsnounco lynch law unit
they are hoarse. but SO Icing a. crimina
laws are dead letters on statute books
and respectable citizens are not afforded
proper protection for their lives. an out
ragged people will. after long suffering
aud the exercise Of much patience. DO
com sIasperatsd, and. taking the Law
into their own hands, visit speedy pun
ishmsnt on the head Of some guilt,
wretch.
Let those persons who denouncs lyncl
law labor to remove existing obstacles IL
the way OF the certain and prompt exc
cution OF our criminal laws. Nsslsciinl
to do SO, let them hold their peace whei
cowsrdly murderer 10 sent BY illsgs
means to his long homo.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
Shooting Of q Prisoner.

OMAHA, December 18.-Alsxandsr b.
Hickey. late Chief Of Police Of Nsbrasks
City. was yesterday convicted ct thai
place Of manslaushter, for killing q man
named Mcclure. q prisoner, who a.
tempted to escape from him. The do.
Tense claimed that the shooting was 40.
cidsntal. The prosecution maintained
that the prisoner was not escaping and
that the shooting was willful.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
Multitude or Bills.

WASHINGTON. December l9.-;Up to
tn. adjournment OF the Senate and
House Saturday there had been intro
duced In the Senate 500 bills and sixteen
Joint resolutions. In the House 1913
bills and Joint resolutions were intro
duced. The call OF States for the pre-
ssntation Of bills in the House for refer
sncs rests with the State Of Psnssyl.
vania. It IL supposed that nearly 1000
more bills and joint resolutions will b
introduced when both the Houses meet
today.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
FOREIGN DISPATCHES,

LONDON, December ia reward
Of E1200 has been offered for the con.
violion Of the thieves who stole the reg.
istsrsd letters containing the diamonds,
from the Hatton Garden P~ostofice. and
o free pardon to any one OF them giving
information against his aocomplicss.
A Berlin correspondent says: The
proposed visit OF the King Of Italy To
Berlin would apparently be unwelcome
during negotiations between Germany
and the Vatican.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

The views Of this government In re.
gard to the rights Of naturalized citizens
have been transmitted to the Spanish
government by Secretary Blaine. He
takes the ground that this gOvsrnmsn.
can never recognize the right Of any
other government to question the status
Of its naturalized citizens.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

The President said to some Senators
who called to urge an appointment. that
10 does not get time to think; that hs
IL kept talking about appointments and
filling Offices twenty hours out OF the
tv~snty-four. and CANT get time to con-
slider anything.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

The drift OF the Euglish comment on
the Presidents Message 10 ~unfavorable,
where the Monroe Doctrine comes in.
The news that the British government
have been asked to modify the Clayton.
Bulwsr Treaty Is likely to lead to strong
pressure against the request when Par.
liamant meata.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

The remains OF another sea serpent,
probably .plssiosaurus have been
found in . mari.pit at Marlborough,
Monmouth County. N. ]. There are
forty or fifty sections Of the spinal col
unn. each about three inches thick and
nine or ten inches IN circumfrencs. Al
the head were found four tusks and 9
number OF teeth. A section OF n Of
the Jaw bones is nearly q foot long. The
remains are similar to those found two
years ago and were sent to tho museum
OF Yale College. Il il estimated thai
the monster must have been about thir'
ty-six feet long.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19
THE lxsrisArIoN THEORY.

Guiteau's claim to inspiration, IL 1t
were not assumed for the purpose Of
svading the responsibility Of his crims'
would excite laughter. Add the unpar'
allsled inpudsncs Of tho fellow in assert
ing that he was impslled by the Deity to
murder the President IL 30 cool as 70
almost ovsrpowsr n with astonish.
asit. Yet. who can consistently say
that his claim to inspiration 10 not a.
COED ss the claim Of any man to II ever
wasf II We hold that men In the early
days Of recorded history wrote by the
inspiration Of a supernatural power, what
right have We to deny Guiteau's claim
TO inspiraiioni II men were ever the
subjects Of divine inspiration. Why may
net men DO inspired novf The laws Of
nature and the relations Of sffsct to cause
cannot change. but are the same yestsr.
day. today and forever. II. therefore,
We ridiculs the claim OF Guitsau to in
spiration, what shall We say when our
sksptical friends ridiculs q claim that
Abraham was inspired when he went
forth to slay Isaaoi
IL Ii not plain that the claim Of inspi.
ration which q religious teachers make
for the men Of oldsn times, In order thai
dogmas founded upon their sacred books
may b unhssitatinsly and unqusstions'
bly, accepted by the people, is like q two
edged sword that cuts both ways? II
va hold that BY command Of bis GOD
Moses slaughtered the inhabitants OIL
whole cities. sparing' not even womsr
and children. how can We with reason
deny that G~uitssu's Gsd inspired or i'm
PEELED him to commit murder?
1t appears that the suggestive lessor
taught by Guitsau has already had 1T
effect. Less than two weeks ago q young
man In Boston entered the room where
his wife was slesping. kissed her. and
then shot her a. she lay asleep, giving
Is Q reason for the commission Of The
crime that something crossed his mind
and told him to do it." More inspira'
ton
/ .--, ;-..o;tw clas IA Az
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

Some sensation was caused in Vienna
BY q bakers statement. that when eseap-
ing from the burning theatre. he pur.
chased three candles and FASTENED back
in hopes Of saving some Of the suffer.
srs, but the police arrested him and re-
fused to let him enter the building.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

Jay Gould. though be has probably q
larger cash income than Astor. pays no
taxes, since his property IL In stocks.
which are directly assessed. while his
Fifth avenue dwelling is the property Of
his wife.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

The estate Of E. P. Christy. the we'll
known minstrel. after twenty years Of
litigation. appears to have been nearly
swallowed by the lawyers. Out Of $l24..
900 realized by the sale Of property, the
lawyers got about $50. 000.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

It must have been very gratifying to
President Arthur to learn that his recent
message to Congress met the approval OF
Gui,eaui eft has the true ring" said
the cowardly assassin. And how like the
strains Of sweet music to Mr.. Arthur's
ear must have been the expression Of
the inspired murderer: Hes President
Of the United States, and I made him
.-n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

TIE President has received q number
OF applications for the mission made
vacant by the death OF Minister Kilpat-
rick. He 10 not disposed to ill the
place until he obtains soma further in.
formation in regard to Chile's action in
Selling and carrying of the Peruvian
Prssident.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

Excursion trips will be made this win.
ter by the Atlas Line Of steamers from
New York to Jamaica, Hayti, Porto
Rico and other Southern ports for the
benefit Of tourists and invalids. The
round trip will cost S. 0 day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

American drama,ists have appointed
q committee to msmorialize Congress for
an international copyright law. The
British Parliament will be asked to en-
act q similar law. The drsmatists Of the
two nations will confer on the subject.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

The Tombstone Nugget says there is q
terrible fatality among the school chill
dren Of yuliurs City. Out Of . school
Of sixty pupils nineteen have died since
August l. and eight are sick at the pres
snt time. The disease appears to be
some Affection OF the throat.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

In Russia the revolutionary party il
extremely active and the authorities are
exercising great vigilance. It is repor-
ted that fifteen persons dressed as army
officers, who intended to disturb the fes-
,ivises on St. Georges Day have been
arrested.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-19

s. s. Coz. who has just returned from
Q journey to foreign countries. says the
absence Of the flag Of the United States
from ell seas and harbors IL humiliating
10 an American traveller.