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For the Central Presbyterian.
Plated Religion.
BY REV. H. H. HALVES.

Cali is not gold that glitters," nor is
all silver that looks bright. We see
watch chains, spoons, forks, buttons, and
many other articles which have the ap-
pearance Of gold or silver, but they are
only plated ware" They will not stand
the tests which prove gold and silver,
nor endure the ordeal Of use as the gen
uine metals will But many buy articles
Of this kind because they are cheaper
and will answer very well for outward
show. Mr.. A wears gold-plated watch
chain, because he Cannot afford" gold
one. Mrs. B decks her table with plated
forks and spoons because she is &c not able"
to have silver. Plated ware will serve a
purpose for awhile. But very base and
worthless mental may be covered by the
plating. Is it not SO in religion, with
very many? Mr.. A processes to be a
Christian. So does Mrs B. Young O.
and Miss D are also members of the
church. But when the tests are applied,
how then? "Be not conformed to this
world" keep yourselves unspotted
from the world" abstain from all APP
pearance of evil" "Walk worthy of
God who hath called you unto His king
dom and glory" For ye are bought
with price, therefore glorify God in
your body, and in your spirit which are
God s." Are all who name the name of
Christ trying to live up to such rules
There is the outward show of profession,
but what is the real life? Is it true
Christ-life2 All how many "caanot
afford" this 1t costs too much Too
much time; too much self-denial; too
much work; too much worldly pleasure;
TOO much money! 1--WE cannot afford
it" Not many will say this, perhaps, in
words But factions speak louder than
words" They are worldly, careless, in
consistent in almost every way, thus
proving that they have only "plated
article of religion, and not the solid
metal. They may think it serves pre-
sent purpose. But every mans work
shall be made manifest; because it
shall be revealed by fire; and the fire
shall try every mans work of what sort
it is. And when God calls for the pure
gold of faith, and the solid silver of a
Christ-life, what will those do who have
nothing but plated religion2 Plated ware
is very useful in its place. But there is
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What is Thy Dream L?


Sweet face that gazest down the glade,
Searching the solemn aisles of shade,
Are past dreams dead, past hopes betrayed?
Was once thine heart blossom fair,
Laughing within life's spring like ar2
Is life now over hard to bear?
Thine eyes are pensive; whittier stream
The swift sad thoughts whose wild wings CLEAN
Across thine hearth what is thy Dream
All, was it by some summer sea
That Loves bright hand laid hold of thee,
Fast hold, and then in vain didst flee?
And dreamst thou now of waves that broke
Nigh some ones footstep when he spoke,
And bowed thy spirit to his yoke2
Or was it mid the meadow sweet
In some soft merry green retreat,
Where thou couldst hear thine own heart beat
In such spot came the conquering ire
OF Love, who bound about thine head
His tender wreath of roses red?
Are all the roses VIII tie to-day,
Now Loves frail foot has fed away,
And left the woods and seashore gray?
Thou musest surely on such things,
And round about thy spirit clings
memory whose mere faint touch stings;
A.memory of those woods and seas,
Where through once fingered passions breeze
And loves soft laughter: where are these?
London Society.
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he died, greatly beloved and lamented.
1t was my privilege to succeed to his
pastoral charge and to take up the labors
which he laid down, and well do | re
member the tender, affectionate regard
in which he was held and the grand i'm
preston for good which he had made
Eternity alone qciU reveal aDhat God
drought by HIM IN those taUo gears
At his death, he left little babe, a
boy, who with pious affection was given
his name-and was called Hammer as his
father had been before him. This child
was at once the JOY and hope of his
mother, and was trained with tender So
licitude and care He early gave prom
Use of walking in the footsteps of his
father and of fulfilling the wishes of his
mother But in the inscrutable provi-
dence of God he was early called to
life of suffering, and after several years of
patient and cheerful submission, was taken
from the embrace of his loving mother
and carried to join his glori6ed father in
heaven
Immediately after the death of her
venerable grandfather, Mrs. Davis re-
moved with her mothers family from
Hampden Sidney to Fredericksburg, their
old home. 1t was here that young Ham
ner formed his youthful friendships and
associations and spent the last years of
his life, and it is here that his memory is
embalmed in the hearts of those who
knew him, and his name and that of his
father perpetuated in 'the Hammer DAVIS
Boys Society,"" which it is hoped will
continue to live and to do good during
many generations.
My object in giving publicity to these
statements is: l. To encourage our young
friends in fredericksburg in their good
work by giving them some facts which
they may not know and may wish to
preserve III the archives of their society
2. To recall to the minds of my college
and seminary friends the memory of one
whom we all loved and honored, and to
let them see that although he was early
cut off, his influence still lives and shall
continue to live in all ages of the Church
3. To remind Christians everywhere of
the faithfulness and grace of God who
"sheweth mercy unto thousands of them
that love him and keep his command
ments, and who by ways, often to us in
scrutable, silently but surely difuses the
influences OF the gospel and shall cause it
to work as leaven until our whole race is
brought under its power
Immediately in rear of the pulpit of
the little church at Amelia Court House,
there stands neat monument erected by
a loving and appreciative people, to mark
the resting place of Rev. Samuel Hammer
Davis, whose whole ministerial life, brief
though it was, was spent in their service
Doubtless many who were blessed by his
ministry have since joined him in the
fathers house" and some still remain in
his old church who cherish and revere his
name. And now in 1.-The Boys Society
at Fredericksburg" his memory is per-
petuated and his influence extended
through the loving and pious regard in
which his son, early taken to join him in
heaven, is still held
Surely the memory of the Just is
blessed RICHARD MCILwAINE.
Baltimore, January 9th, 1881.
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For the Central Presbyterian.
The Memory of the Just.

MesSrs. EditorS,-I was much inter-
ested few days since at receiving from
&c The Hammer Davis Boys Society, OF
Fredericksburg, Va" a contribution of
$40 as their New Years offering to the
church erection branch of the Sustenta-
ton Fund. Several other such contri-
buttons from Sabbath Schools and chill
dren's societies had already been received,
but none of them so deeply affected me
as this one, which by the associations
connected with its name carried me back
about thirty years when at Hampden
Sidney, | had Samuel Hammer Davis for
my class-mate. Davis was native of
Frederick county Md, the son of ven
cradle ruling elder, and grandson on
his mothers side (Hamner) of another
ruling elder, who was reared and lived
for many years in the bounds of Cove
congregation, Albemarle county, Va, and
afterwards removed to Charlotte county
Va. He had two uncles who were min
isters the Rev. Thomas Hammer, D. D.,
many years deceased, and the venerable
Rev. DIR. j. g. Hammer, of Baltimore
who still survives. He was loving
genial fellow, of excellent temper, good
intellect, earnest, industrious, and pious
He took creditable stand in his class,
and graduated with distinction among
nine in the year 1858 Immediately
after leaving college, ne entered Union
Theological Seminary, being one out OF
five of his class who became ministers
(The others are Rev DIR. L. H. Blanton,
of Kentucky; Rev. DR.. M. L. Lacy, OF
w. Va; Rev. John H. Davis, of Virginia,
and your correspondent In the Sem
mary, where it was my privilege to be
associated with him during his senior
year, he showed the same admirable
traits which distinguished him in college,
gained the confidence and affection of all
the professors and students; maintain
ed high character for cheerful, consist
ent piety; busted himself in doing good
as Sabbath School superintendent; by
preaching to the negroes with the appro-
baton of the then venerable pastor of
the College church, (Rev. B. H. Rice,
D. D., of sainted memory and by the use
of such private methods as lay in his
reach; and finished his theological course,
well furnished for the work to which he
felt he was called of God, and painting to
go out and serve the Saviour whom he
loved in the ministry Of reconciliation.
He was licensed to preach the gospel in
the year 1856, by the Presbytery of Bal
timore, and soon after accepted call
from the churches of Amelia and Namo-
zine, which gave him the whole county
of Amelia and part of Dinwiddie, fer
his field Of labor. In 1857, he was mar
ried to Miss Lizzie Caruthers, a grand
daughter of the venerable Rev. Dr. Sam
uel B. Wilson, the founder of the Fred
ericksburg church, and for many years
Professor Of Theology in our Seminary.
His ministry continued but little more
than two years. While it lasted it was
full of faithful, effective work. He
preached the word" was instant in
season, out of season went about do
ing good" His useful career was cut
short by an attack Of malarial fever, and
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For the Central Presbyterian.
BIBLE REVISION COMM. Rooms,
Bible House, N. Y, January, 81.

DlOle house, IN. 1 ., January, OIL.
The American Bible Revision Com
mittee have completed the revision of the
English version of the New Testament
and transmitted the result Of their labors
to England. The University Presses of
Oxford and Cambridge are expected to
issue the revised New Testament in Feb
ruary, 1881 The Old Testament will
be published two or three years later.
The American revisers have given
their time and labor for eight years with
out compensation. The necessary ex-
penses have been provided for by volun-
tary subscriptions.
Any friend Of the great undertaking
who will contribute towards the expenses
ten dollars or more, before the first Of
March next, will receive a memorial copy
Of the first University edition Of the re-
vised New Testament, handsomely bound
and inscribed The money must be sent
to Mr.. Andrew l., Taylor, Treasurer, in
the Bible House, New York.
PHILIP SCHAFF.
President Of the r. Committee.
Subscriptions, with ten dollars en-
closed, may be sent to Rev. Dr. Hoge, Of
Richmond.
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no place and. mo use for plated religion
If man is not going to be true, conse-
Grated Christian, he had better make no
pretences-6etter not deal IN plated acare
herei Plating will not last
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COLMAN'S RURAL WoRLD.-This
admirable Farm Journal will enter
its Both year on the first of January
next. Every farmer should read an
agricultural paper, and we know of
none better than the Rural World.
It is published weekly at only s per
year, and will be sent from this time
to January, 1883, for that price,
Fine premiums for clubs. Samples
free. Address, Norman j. Colman,
Publisher, 600 Olive ST., st. Louis,
Mo. S.
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1 Any person wanting 9 good
home in Bossier parish, is referred
to the advertisement of Mr.. John j.
Swindle, in this issue. Red Land is
Q thriving little place, with good
schools and churches, and liberal
and wide-awake merchants. The
citizens of Bed Land neighborhood
and North Bossier are q sober, in,
telligent, industrious, law.abiding,
hospitable and prosperous people,
With fertile lands, excellent water,
and good health, Red Land and vi.
cinity offer superior inducements to
Immigrants who want cheap homes.
There is no section of our highly
favored parish that has a brighter
future before it.
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E5A
hr. a. Kahn, % Texas ST.,
seport has just opened an i'm
ssock Of the latest style and
beautiful designs Of China,
queensware, silver and plated
= Win special reference to the
trade. Tits stock embraces
Jung in his line from the finest
= cheapest. He invites every.
81 = call and examine his stock,
assured that he can please
q. ss fastidious, both as to style
pllce Of goods. Mr.. Kahn is
n 'e agent for the celebrated
ef Oak stoves and ranges.
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~ Among the establishments

az Among the establishments
that are now exciting the wonder
and admiration of the trading pub
lie, is that of F. A. DAUGHTRY, cor
ner Texas and Edward Streets,
Shreveport, La. He began in a
small way in the suburbs but a few
years ago, in the retail grocery bust
ness. He has quietly gone ahead,
and by industry and economy he has
increased his business to its present
proportions. About one year ago he
moved to his present stand, where
he now occupies double building,
covering an area of some SOx1OO
feet, which at present is literally
crowded from cellar to dome with
all the good things of life in the line
OF eatables. He studies to please
the sight and taste, and undoubted.
~ furnishes a superior article of
goods at popular prices, and has
succeeded in establishing q trade
that, for SO short a career, is simply
wonderful. His display of staple
and fancy groceries excel any we
have ever witnessed in the place,
and we say to our readers, if you go
to Shreveport to lay in your stock of
good things for the Holidays, don't
forget DAUGHTERS.
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"a In large majority of cases,
those men who start out in life boast
ing of being their own masters, be-
come their own slaves. Or, worse
still, the slaves of the most misera-
BILE vices-they become merely au-
tomato in the world Of Weakness
They are beyond the reach ofreason,
the warning voice Of experience
does not affect them, and the depth
to which they sink, is only measured
BY the height from which they fell.
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n Commonly, there are no sud.
den and total reformations in this
world. The world is entfcing and
alluring; there are many and tempt
ing pleasures in it. We cannot cas-
lily discern the glory and pleasure
which accrue to US from self.sacrifice.
At one period of our lives we seek
to pursue good for goods sake only,
and find the pathway dark and I'M
inviting.
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a The great, original and truly
good Santa Claus has arrived and
taken up his abode at the establish
ment of Messrs. 3. r. Moore & Sons,
where he will be pleased to see every
man, woman and child in Bossier
who may visit Bellevue. He looks
better than ever, and has a splendid
stock of everything to suit the peo-
pic. Call and see the old gentleman.
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u Mr.. Louis Nivoche, Market
street, Shreveport, has q large and
varied assortment Of candies, nuts,
cakes, fresh fruits, dried fruits, Sc.
He has neat establishment and q
complete assortment Of sweetmeats.
It is enough to make the eyes of the
small boy or girl sparkle with joy, to
look at his nice things. It is q sight
not disagreeable for older folks to
look upon, either.
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Entry No. 400.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, !
ss Nnvo,hor 1891 n

116HQ OnIC0 UG 1S66CIfGuOIlcS,
PEA November 4, 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof IN support of his claim,
and secure final entry thereof before A. r.
Thompson, Eco, Clerk of District Court. at
Bellevue, La, on DECEMBER 18th, 1881, at the
expiration of thirty days from the date Of this
notice, Wis Homestead Entry No. 1880. Har
ben Lawson, for the northeast quarter Of
southeast quarter and southeast quarter of
northeast quarter of section 5, township I6
North, range ii west, Louisiana meridian, and
names the following as his witnesses, viz:
E. s. Dortch, of Ash Point 20; Washington
Williams, of New Kansas r O; Edmund Hardy,
of New Kansas p o; and jim Byrd, Of New
s L. DUPLEX, Register.
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~ Plenty of mud and no search
ty of water.
~ The woodsman's axe is heard
in every direction.
~ All kinds of California canned
goods at s. s. L. Wolff Is, Shreve-
port.
r Taking a good newspaper is
the cheapest luxury man can in
dulge 10.
~ Shreveport children go to Mr..
Louis Nivoche's for their candy, for
they always get it fresh.
~ A society should be imme-
diately organized under the name of
"'possum hunters"
u Nice fresh fancy groceries
and all kinds of canned goods, at
Messrs. s. & L. VOLTS, Texas ST.,
Shreveport.
10 The quickest way to go to
China is to attempt to travel some of
our public roads, and you will sink
clear through.
n Fresh supply of candy, fruits,
preserves, pickles, cheese, nuts, and
canned goods, at s. s. Wolff Is, 80
Texas street, Shreveport.
n A handsome watch for your
wife would be an acceptable Christ
mas present. Mr.. Joseph McEvoy,
Shreveport, has it.
~ The spirit of Improvement is
rife in Bossier parish, and is seen in
various directions. Truly, ssthere is
life in the old land YETI
~ The Commercial Restaurant,
No.44 Texas street, Shreveport, is
growing in popularity. Good fare
and polite attention tell every time.
n Improvements are going on
in town, Notwithstanding the hard
times. Bellevue is holding up her
head and gives promise of continued
prosperity.
"a swish you a merry Christ
masp is what all the little children
of this section will say to their par
ents, and they will go to Messrs. E.
r. Moore & Sons, and buy for them
some Of those nice toys and notions.
~ The christian world arrays
itself against infidelity as the arch
enemy Of the church; but, there is
foe that sinks into her heart dead
lier shaft-it wings its flight from
the bow of Hypocrisy.
~ The Commercial Restaurant,
No. A Texas street, Shreveport,
gives a good square meal cooked
in nice style and charge but so cents.
Fine fresh oysters prepared in every
style.
- s so t55ss
~ The first dray that has ever
done service in our town, we believe,
found its way to Bellevue last week,
and We are now putting on Metro
politan airs. Messrs. e. r. Moore
8 Son are the proprietors.
IsoDo you want a nice present
for a loved onef Go to Mr.. Joseph
McEvoy's, Market street, Shreve-
port, and inspect his new stock of
fine jewelry, silverware, Sc. He has
superior stock and enough for all.
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~ Ladies', Misses and Children's
underwear to fit a baby two weeks
old and to fit a woman weighing
$50, in cotton, merino or all WOOL
Also a full line of boys and mems
underwear and hosiery at bottom
prices, at Ben Holzman's, Texas ST.,
Shreveport.
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e There never lived q man who
not intend, at certain point in
j % sit down to contentment and
|aF'aess. Yet, there never was
= VINO reached that point. It ever
les the grasp. But any man
possess it to-day-it is at hand
s-bat never afterwards.
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= Christmas is near at hand and
a50ody is en- the look out for
good things Of life. Santa Claus
4 made . special contract with
sules Guerre, tue popular Con.
'0er Of Shreveport, for candies,
mesh fruits, bon bons, nuts,
70 and see for yourself.
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o The religion that fails to
Pie people honest, truthful, just,
|tsnligion the world can afford to
without.
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q Mother Shipton's prophecy
y athe world win come to an end
ISL may be fulfilled, but the
ady has only sixteen days left
M.
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Homestead Entry No. 1907,
Land Office At Natehitoches, La.

Land Office at Natchitoches, La.,1
November is, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
ton to make final proofin support 81 his claim,
and secure final entry thereof before the Hon
A. r. Thompson, Clerk District Court, at
Bellevue, La, ON 18th December, 1881, at the
expiration Of thirty days from the date of this
notice, viz: Homestead Entry No. 1907
Elijah Michael Cason--for the south fractional
half Of northwest quarter and NORTH east quar-
ter of southwest quarter, section 5, township
20, range II, west Louisiana meridian, and
names the following as bis witnesses, viz: W..
r. Holloway, of Red Land r O; j. E. Holloway,
of Red Land Q; j. v. Kilgore, OF Red Land
p O; and A. r. Thompson, of Bellevue O.
L. DUPLEX, Register
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Married:

On the LIST instant, by the Rev. A. r. Banks,
Mr.. JoHH +. GLADNEY and Miss Hattie E.
CLARK. W So
On the LIST instant, by the Rev.O. H. Bigby,
Mr.. JACK GARDNER and Miss SALLIE E. Wal
LING.
On the 9Th instant, by the Rev. A. r. Banks,
Mr.. WIN. A. STROUD and Miss Fl. M MARTIN
On the 9Th inst, by the Rev. e. n Kirtley.
Mr.. w. T. BURKs and Miss n. j. DEMoss.
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n MI. Julius A. Jacobs wishes
Ftstinctly understood that he is
E1ing dry goods Of all kinds lower
~ any house in Shreveport.
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e There are some beautiful
~ china ware and toilet articles
h ". J. Mobley's drug store,
asa can be bought very cheap,
g Rould make the incest kind Of q
ssent for your sweetheart
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O. The time will come when the
|ilksd will cease their troubling !;
In the weary will be at rest.
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q Santa Claus stands off and
|hshs at the choice display he has
|nae 1t Mr.. 7. @. Lewis drug store,
feyeport.
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o. Holiday giftsl rich novelties!
inc gems! at Mr.. Joseph McEvoy's,
|Iutet street, Shreveport.
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q New dry goods for every body.
laf fell to call and see them, at
\ Ben Holzman's, Shreveport.
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D. You can always find choice
tsh fruit at Mr.. Louis Nivoche's,
|IIket street, Shreveport.
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b. The Knights of Pythias meet
ought for the purpose of electing
asir officers.
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a A man that can spend two or
three dollars per week for whisky
ought never to complain about the
high price of flour.
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o. Toys, novelties, notions, &C.,
/ ,rest profusion at DR.. Mobley's.
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o. The public school at Red
Ind has in attendance 60 scholars.
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w and will pay the highest cash for sound dry delivered the OIL MILL
20 pound)
oil
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FORT rtberp cularsapp ytO
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Dr. Call at DR.. W. ]. Mobley's, if
10 want bargains in Xmas goods.