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Presbyterian Mission Work in
Mexico.

Mexico has proved very encouraging
field for the Methodists and Presbyte-
rians. Many will be surprised to learn
that nearly one-third of the foreign mis-
sion membership Of the Presbyterians is
in that country. Yet such is the fact.
The most fourishing mission in Mexico
is that of the Presbyterian Church North.
In 1872 the American and Foreign Chris
tian Union transferred its work to &he
Presbyterian Board, and disbanded.-
Four missionaries were at once sent out
to carry on the work at the cities of San
Louis Potosi, and Cos. 1t was not their
intention to enter the city of Mexico, but
on their arrival they found nine congre-
cations in the city and vicinity who were
strongly in favor OF their work. These
sought at once the aid of the Board, and,
after careful examination, they were re-
ceived. In 1875 request came from
Acapulco, three hundred miles distant,
on the Pacific, for a missionary. One
was sent; and, after remaining month,
he organized a church Of fifty-three mem
oers. A violent persecution followed.
The congregation was attacked one even
ing at worship. Six were killed, and
nine wounded The Christians were
scattered throughout the mountains and
towns of the surrounding country; hut,
like the company at Jerusalem, the faith
full ones went out preaching the Word,
and no less than 496 conversions have
been traced directly to that dispersion.
From Vera Cruz the line of churches ex-
tends on through Mexico City to the Pa
cifc. The reports from all the stations
are very encouraging they say the
houses will not hold all who want to
come to the services. There is large
and efficient corps of native preachers
and helpers but many more consecrated
men are wanted, and must be had if the
lines are to be completed. The present
is a most suspicious opportunity. The
people are accessible. The government
looks with special favor on Protestant
work. 1t sees that the stability ard well
fare of the Republic could have no better
ally. the Presbyterian Church South
has valuable mission at Matamoras,
near the mouth of the Rio Grande. It
has extended to Victoria, city $50 miles
southwest of Matamoras and TO about
dozen neighboring towns and villages.
There are three missionaries in the field,
three churches, about $50 members, and
several excellent schools. From a gem
eral view of the field the outlook for
rapid progress in mission work in Mexico
YVES never more hopeful than at the pre-
sent time.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-13

the most interested and attentive of lis.
teners.
A very large proportion of the stu.
dents remained to the after-meeting, and
the scene of Friday night was repeated
on still larger scale, but in somewhat
different FORM As test of their mental
and spiritual condition, Mr.. Moody
asked all who had the least desire to be-
come Christians to proceed to small
side-gallery, where he would himself
meet and talk with them. A stalwart
young fellow at once arose and led the
way, being quietly and quickly followed
by little crowd, until some $50 OF them
had taken their places, with the evange-
list in the midst. Many more fingered
in the area of the Exchange, and we be-
lieve with some friendly pressure the
number of those who went apart might
have been doubled. While Mr.. M body
was reasoning with those in the gallery,
and unfolding to them the truth, there
gathered in one of the corners of the hall
below group of Christian students and
workers, from whom went up many a
touching and earnest petition that God
would give light and peace to those who
were in soul-anxiety, or create that anx-
iety where it did not exist. Mr. Moody,
Lord Radstock, and other friends re-
NAMED in conversation with the under
grades till late hour. We confidently
look for great things as the outcome of
those wonderful gatherings, the like of
which have never been seen or heard Of
by any living resident in the city.
abridged from The { Lomdom) Christian.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-13
For the Central Presbyterian.
Abstract of the Minutes of the
Presbytery of ST. Johns.

The Presbytery of ST. Johns held its
fall meeting in Leesburg, Sumter county
Florida. In consequence of the absence
of the retiring Moderator at the opening
the Rev. Henry Keigwin, of Orlando
preached the sermon.
The Presbytery was not constituted
till November 18th, at 2 P. M. Five
new members were received on certificate
of dismission from their Presbyteries, and
after the examination prescribed by the
Book, they were enrolled, and are as fol-
lows Rev A Enloe from the Presbytery
of Nashville, Rev. Gilbert Gordon from
the Presbytery of Louisville, Rev. Angus
johnson from the Presbytery of Mem
phis, Rev. S. T. Wilson, D. D., from the
Presbytery of Springfield, and Rev.
Henry Keigwin from the Presbytery OF
Louisville, Northern Assembly.
Rev. s. T. Wilson, D. D., was elected
Moderator.
The committee on Minutes of Assem-
bly, reported, recommending approval Of
the Assembly's action touching fraternal
relations, and the amendment to Book OF
Order touching quorum of Session, also
the recommendation of Assembly's COM
mittee of Systematic Bene6cience in re-
ference to Presbyteries holding meetings
in the interest of Home and Foreign Mis-
sions at their semi-annual meetings. In
reference to the article in Confession OF
Faith touching marriage of deceased
wife's sister, the Assembly was overturned
to remove the article in the most feasible
way. The action of Assembly touching
the authority of one elder to exercise the
functions of Session was disapproved.
The subject of Home Missions received
much attention, and elected great inter
est
Very gratifying and encouraging re-
ports were made by the three evangelists
who have been laboring in the bounds Of
the Presbytery since last fall.
A call for the pastoral services of Rev.
S. T. Wilson, D. D., from the Palatka
church, was placed in his hands and &C
cepted, and Rev. w. H. Dodge was ap-
pointed to preside, preach the sermon,
and deliver the charge to the pastor, and
Rev. j.. II. Myers to deliver the charge
to the people Elder A. NJ Jones was
also appointed on the committee.
Rev. j. w. Shearer, of the Presbytery
of Greenbrier, being present was invited
to sit as a corresponding member, and
given privilege to labor in the bounds of
Presbytery till next meeting, which will
be at Ocala, in March next.
Rev. w. HI. Dodge was reelected
Stated Clerk for term of five years.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-13
For the Central Presbyterian.
Abstract of the Minutes of the
Synod of South Georgia
and Florida.

The Synod of South Georgia and
Florida convened in the Presbyterian
church at Quitman, Ga, on November
23d, and was opened by sermon from
the retiring Moderator, Rev. w. J. Nc
Cormick, from John V: 49, And after
wards was constituted with prayer.
Rev w. B. Telford was elected Mod
orator, and Rev. A. B. Curry, temporary
Clerk.
Rev. Richard McIlwaine, D. D of the
Synod of Virginia, and Rev j. B. Mack,
D D., of the Synod of South Carolina,
were present, and took seats as cores
ponding members
There were present during the sessions
Of Synod twenty-four members.
The business of the court was impor-
tant and interesting. The reports from
the different Presbyteries exhibited a
very encouraging state of things, and
gave evidence Of active and efficient work
on the part of the evangelists.
One evening was devoted to each of
the causes of Home and Foreign Missions.
DR.. McIlwaine represented the cause of
Home Missions in very earnest and
felicitous address, which awakened and
inspired the Synod with new zeal and
fervor
DIR. Mack brought good news to the
Synod in reference to the Columbia The,
illogical Seminary, and in response to a
request of the three Synods originally
controlling the Seminary, the Synod of
South Georgia and Florida elected Rev
w. J. Mccormick member Of the Board
Of Directors for term Of one year.
The statistical report of Synod ordered
to be sent to the Assembly, showed that
it consisted Of Presby teries, 81 minis
ters, and 81 churches.
Memorials of Rev. A. A. Duncan, D. D.,
and Rev. Edwin Cater, were adopted.
The Code of Standing Rules presented
by the committee appointed at last meet
ing, were adopted, with some slight
amendments.
The next meeting will be held Novem-
Der 9TH, 1888, at Gainesville, Fla.
STATED CLERK.
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They who are forgiven. Of God, should
forgive even as God forgives, sincerely
and heartily, readily and cheerfully, uni
versally and for ever, upon the sinner
sincere repentance as remembering that
they pray, Forgive us our debts, as we
forgive our debtors"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-13

only grinding chaff to do it in Wales
where you and know well nothing ever
can come out of it.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-13

Prayer and praise are like the double
motion Of the lungs the air that is
drawn by prayer is breathed forth again
by Thanksgiving qood1Oin.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-13

Sharers in sin must expect to be sharers
in ruin.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13
GEN. ROBERTSON.

The democratic papers throughout
the state should not abuse Gen. Robert
son because he has seen fit to announce
himself as an independent candidate
for Governor. The EXAMINER, as much
as as any other paper, deprecates his
candidacy and would have preferred to
see him forego his effort to reach the
executive Office through the demorali-
zation of the regular party organization.
We have no confidence in the strength
of his movem Mt and anticipate his
utter defeat. But people should be
Just IN all things. The papers that are
speaking of Gen. Robertson as ga
demagogue," "time-server" and "sec-
ond Malone, do him injustice--gross in
justice. He is an upright ard honest
man, personally and politically, and he
wishes Texas well. He was serving the
state, with rare devotion AMI fidelity,
full forty years ago, before some of these
editors, who are now cautoriZing him,
were born. He was a secessionist III
1861, and there, as we see it now, he was
very foolish. But he fought the war
through as a Confederate soldier, which
is more than some Of his censors (and
we can name them, If necessary did.
He has been a democrat of the
democrats all the time-the "hail
fellow well met of Governor
Roberts, Dan McGary and others. He
now differs with the party leaders Gs to
the efficacy of certain party measures,
and that is the extent of his offending
Let us be Just to Gen. Robertson. Men
of his stamp will not be here long, and
it is not honorable or right to derlde
him or them simply because they hap
pen to choose a different line of policy
from the mass of democrats. People
who accord too much to partizanship
may live to rue their loyalty, for, as
Senator Terrell said in the legislature
the other day, it is a poor sentiment
which recognizes no virtue IN a
political adversary; and "She friendship
that dissoIves at the dictate of party is
despicable." We think prudence will
urge Gen. Robertson to abate hrs aspi-
rations. On many accounts he can never
be elected-but the men who call him q
demagogue and a second Malone SLAM
der him. We dare to say that he hasn't
a dollar, present or prospective, outside
of his personal means, on which to
make the canvass. Some papers would
not concede or admit this fact, but the
EXAMINER, democratic as it is, can afford
to tell the truth and do justice to every
body. Gen. Robertson is not the man
for the emergencv, but it is not his fault.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13
The Ex-Empress of France.

IdTlS DlspdtCn TO New Ork HeiaIu.
The report that the ex-Empress Eu-
genie had been set upon by Lyons
mob and insulted reminded us, few
days ago, of the existence of what was
one called the Bonapartist party. The
details of this assault upon Napoleons
widow were little calculated to raise
the French in the esteem of people
having the least still lingering regard
for chivalry and even common gal
lantry. The Lyons papers announced
that the unhappy lady had been recog-
nized as she was being carried down to
her carriage very i'll on h'r way to the
railway station. Neither her i'll health,
her sex nor her bereavements would evil
dently avail to protect the ex-Empress
from popular fury in France if
she ventured to show herself in
the streets unprotected. 1t so
happened, however, that the unlucky
person mobbed at Lyons was a delicate
English lady of fortune, named Long,
travelling for the benefit of her health.
Her fanciful resemblance to the ex-
Empress and her magnificent way of
living caused her to be mistaken for the
ex- Empress. All's vel, to be sure, that
ends well, but she came very
near paying dearly for the und sirable
honor of being like the relict of Napo
leon Ill While the pal ers were draw
ing various morals from her imaginary
misfortunes at Lyons, Eugene was
quiet enjoying the sea breezes of the
sunny south. She reached Paris on
Thursday morning, and after a short
stay at the mansion of her friend, the
Duchess De Modchy, in the Pare Mon
ceau, she left unObserve and unmo-
Tested for Ems. While she was in Paris
a reporter interviewed NJ. Rouher on
the motives of her ] urney and the gen
eral prospects of Bonapartism. M ROuh-
err whose influence and prestige have
not been diminished among the impe-
rialists by his recent withdrawal from
active political life, iii not take very
sanguine view of matters. 'In my
opinion" said he, "the Bonapartist party
must wait events and act meanwhile
with prudence We must havr no split
in our ranks. Prince Napoleon and
Prince Victor must remain in harmony.
The sou must be subordinate to the
father. l do not say that [ believe
Prince Napoleon has a great political
destiny before him. 1t is within the
limits of the possible that Prince Victor
has one. Events may repeat them
selves"
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13
IRELAND.

Already il is evident that the chief
end Of the assassins who murdered
Cavendish and Burke will not be at
tanned ireland is not to be plunged
back iuto the mire Of coercion. Until
it was known what shape public opinion
in England would take, it was possible
that the whole scheme of the scoundreIs
might succeed. 1t would be easy for
British people to indict Ireland as ac-
cessory to the murders IN Phoenix Park
and to wreak their vengeance upon her
Passion AID prejudice have done more
unjust things in the history of the
united kingdom. Fortunately, the crisis
may be considered past. The feeling
of horror at the crime IN England
is insignificant beside the storm OF in
dignation which it has aroused among
the Irish at home and abroad. At the
very moment when the subtle jealousies
and causes Of dissension growing out of
the Land League vic-ory had their
bSth a great disaster came which has
simply re uted in Ireland and England
striking hands together more warmly
than they have done for eight hundred
years. Never were the two nations so
much as one. Trevelyan's appointment
as Chief Secretary is the best indication
that the policy of reconciliation viii not
be abandoned. The English govern
ment was never so popular in Ireland,
was never met in fairer spirit than it is
to-day. This is the unexpected result Of
the assassination.
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NIrs. Ennmet,s So. 500 Dos.

At the recent dog show in New York
there was catalogued the following ami
nal: "Bayard, Jr., tawny and white, 20
months. Bayard and Minnie; imported
1881, full pedigree; $1,000" This dog
was purchased by J. K. Emmett Fritz
from the owner, John w. Pope, of Bos-
ton, for $2,500, for Mrs Emmet. He
measures from nose end to tail end.
seven feet two inches; height, two feet
N inches; measures around the head,
lwenty-eight inches; weight 200 pounds.
The sacred ring of white which monks
prize SO highly encircles bis neck. Mr..
Emmett and wife will pass the summer
on the Pacific coast, and on Sunday last
the noble animal was sent to this city to
Isaac Weighell to train and attend.
Mr.. Weighell met Mr.. Emmett in Albany
and there took charge of the animal,
which Mr.. W. says is the second largest
dog he has ever seen in this country.
A large number of people have called to
see and admire the dog since his arrival
at Mr. Weighells place on state street,
near Brown.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

The report was circulated at Aus in
the other day that certain disgruntled
parties would institute proceedings
against Governor Roberts, for violation
of the drummer law, in connection with
the sale of his book. Other Texas au-
thors have sold their books unmolested,
and why not the Governor? Such petty
quibbling, simply because some people
do not like the executive, is simply con-
temptible.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13
SEE WHO ENDORSES THE GENUINE,

Hon. Alex. II. stephens,
Rt. Rev Jno. ". Brckwlth, Bishop of Ga.
Gen. JnO. B. Gurlon, /. ). senator,
Rt. Rev. Ei-hor Pierce,
Hon Jno. tiiIl Shorter,
J. Edgar Thompson,
Hon. Il. II. iiill,
Hun.J & Breckinridge,
Prof DRyld willis, y. u.
Chief Justice Hiram Warner, Of Ga.
Lewis Mundrr, Asst. +. VI. Phila Pa.
and thousands Of others from whom We have
letters Of CommeudatiOn and recommendation
Testimonials are received every day from
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

Up IN the beautiful Indian territory
the other day some Chickasaw Indians
took up collection in their church in
behalf Of foreign missions, and thus
raised four dollars. By mistake of
printer, who put a dot in the wrong
place the four dollars became magniGed
into four hundred dollars. As this
seemed phenomenal sum for the DOOR
Oh ckasaws to give, their great Iiberslitv
was commented on by the various re-
igious papers, and held up as al exam.
pie for other Christians to copy. The
dot has now been put IN the right place
and the necessary explanations have
been made Those who are best ac-
quainted with the resources of the
Chickasaws say that the donation of
four dollars was quite as ibeLal for
their means as the donations of many of
the white folks
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

The diamond Seal" Cigar is manu-
factured hereby veteran in the bust
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

The Dallas Herald tries to prove that
the wool industry in Texas would be
thriftier and more pros erous with the
protective duty ou wool taken off We
have heard tue expression trying to
pull the WOOL over peoples eyes, but
never knew happier illustration of it
than the position Of the Herald There
are men who argue that all pro: erty
should be owned in common; and when
a man works hard and accUmulates sub
stance they try to convince him that he
will be happier and bctteroF by dividing
his property with his nei4lbor who
hasn't accumulated any. Verify too
much free-trale docri ath made the
Herald and some other Pa pers datt-on
tlat subject
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13
a Marriage in DoubIe-QuiCk
Time.

~A'-'N-
Not long since a couple presented
themselves to a Dooly county (G Orsia)
justice of the peace, intimating that
lhey desired to be married as soon as
possible, as the girls parents were op-
posed, and would soon be present to
stop proceedings. The Justice looked
at the couple, and, turning to the per
sons who were with him, first said:
Hold on, boys, till hitch this team"
Then to the anxious pair: "John, you
want to marry Mollie?' Yes,sir,quickw
was the reply. "MoIlie, you want to
marry John?" That's what I'm here
for, and the sooner the better" The
justice then asked all parties present to
rise. "Now, John, ketch hold OF Mollie's
hand; MolLe, ketch hold Of Johns hand
Now you are hitched, and in the power
gin me by the state of Georgia and the
United States, and by the goodness Of
God, l pronounce you man q ID wife,and
what this court has joined let nothing
bust asunder; if SO let him be mara
nathama."
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13
N O F r f.

No damage by wafer, or damage other
wise, but goods sound and perfect at less
than New York cost.
Our Objects TO sell as times Justify. Bus.
mess is dull, We all know everybody
wants our goods. We sell cheaper
than any house in the city. All you have
to do is to come around and see old Alex
Alexander on his return from Whitney
He will be in the store. Everybody
knows him. He will be.pleased to see all
bis friends.
REMEMBER our Clothing, Dress
Goods, Notions which we now offer to close
out to receive our New Spring Stock,
which will come in time; therefore we
will sell cheaper than aIy other house in
the city. Come and see our enormous
stock of Clothing. Boots, Shoes, Notions,
Dress Goods, Hats, and in fact, every thing
man, woman and child needs.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

The Dallas Hera.d deplores the out
rageous gcrrymander perpetrated IN the
apportionment of the congressional dis
tricts, and tries to shame the legislators.
This Is wasting time on some of them.
They will never know that they erred.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

The wife of Lieu enant Governor Ia
bor, of Colorado, refuses a SI50,000 man
sion and S3009,0GJ IN cash to consent to
a divorce from her husband Many wo-
men would consider themselves lucky
to get such an offer, aud she is a plucky
little woman to refuse it AL she asks
Is the mansion and S5a0J0 a year, but no
divorc
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13
a Card.

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will send you recipe that will cure you
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Rev. Joseph I. Inman, Station ID, New
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

No nobler statesman ever lived" said
Mr.. Beecher last Sunday, 'than VIM. E.
Gladstone. He is an unselfsh man seek
ing bis country's welfare and not bis
own, a spotless man, a ruler without
rashness, a diplomatist without guile,
and a disinterested leader Of bis coun-
ny's best elements. If he should go
down now it would indeed be dark
day for poor Ireland" This is a fair
statement of Mr.. Gladstone's worth, and
justly presents him as the wisest and
most potent friend that Ireland has in
all the world,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-13

1t is an acknowledged fact that B.
FL lber keeps the best stock of mullS,
Victoria and Bishop lawns, Partisan
lawns and all kinds of dotted and en-
broidered swiss in the city and price Is
per cent. lower than any in the city.
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