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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

The Central Presbyterian is not at all disposed
to join In the attempt to disrupt the Southern
Church on the question of union with the North
ern Assembly, neither has it given any reason
Tor the very uncomplimentary suggestion.-N
C. Presbyterian.
Our esteemed cotemporary might have
said farther, that no journal has been
more pronounced in its opposition to all
methods, direct or indirect, Intentional
or unintentional, for bringing about such
result. The only suggestion that we
have seen in regard to the disruption"
of the Church has been made by an in
temperate writer in the Southwestern
Presbyterian who intimates that opposi-
ton to the Assemblys action may justify
even that extreme and suicidal measured
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

A NOBLE CoNTRIBUTIoN.-On of the
signs of the times is the splendid mum
icence which marks in many instances
the list of contributions in this country
and in England to Foreign Missions.
This is sort of a thing which is likely
to grow, and we are encouraged to hope
that the time is not distant when the
contributions of the churches to missions
both at home and abroad will be far in
excess of what they are now. These re-
marks have been prompted by reading
the following in the Congregationahst OF
last week:
The best kind Of International provoking is
that which Paul suggested to the Hebrews, " to
provoke unto love and good works" We are
rejoiced to hear, through favor of Rev. DR.. ]. o.
Means, by the last mail from London, that Mr..
Walter G. Jones has Just given to the Church
Missionary Society the munhcent sum of 472.-
O00-or about 100000 for the development
and use of the native churches of Japan and
China Whether any prompting to the act
came from late generous benefactions on this
side of the sea, we cannot say but we can say,
and do say, that we humbly trust this mum
hcence will stimulate like large-hearted Chris
tan generosity from those among us-and we
are not without them-to whom the Lord has
given much. 1t does not lessen the attractive
force Of this lesson that the statement is added
that this gift brings up the late gifts of this same
gentleman and his son to the Lords treasury
to the total Of one hundred and thirty thousand
pounds.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05
s6- Another wear of the CENTRAL

BS~ Another year of the CENTRAL
PRESBYTERIAN, under its present man
agement, terminated with the issue of
June 18th. A number of our subscribers
are in arrears. We shall be obliged to
them to examine their labels and remit
what is due. 1t is better for them and
us that these accounts shall not be al
lowed to run, for although the subscrib-
ers to the CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN rare
ly fail to pay sooner or later, it is often
announcement to pay bill which has been
running longer than one year, and it is
important for us to collect promptly, as
we have to pay cash for everything.
We owe thanks to many kind friends
who have aided us in extending our cir
culation. We hope their goodwill and
their good Offices will continue, and that
many others will go and do likewise.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05
East Hanover Presbytery Visitation of
the Churches

AT the spring meeting of our Presbytery the
following amendment to our rules was adopted:
1t (the committee of Domestic Missions) is to
assign to every minister at the spring meeting of
Presbytsry several days service of preaching
and prayer, not exceeding week to be con.
Quoted In such country church as it shall desig-
nate, and at time when it shall be thought
advisable by the minister in charge of said
church"
The committee of Domestic Missions acting
under this authority would make the following
assignments, with the suggestion that the visits
be made before the fall meeting of Presbytery,
and at such time aud with such services or ex-
changes as may be found to be suitable by cor
respondence between the parties concerned.
Rev. DIR. Pryor, Suffolk Rev. DR.. Armstrong,
Holiness Rev. DIR. Read, Samuel Davies; Rev.
DR.. Hoge, Amelia; Rev. Dr.. ,Preston, Bethany
and Olivet; Rev. DR.. Withelspoon, Nottoway;
Rev. j. P. Smith, Alexandria chapel; Rev. ".
a. Campbell, Namozine; Rev. w. F. Bishop.
Gloucester Rev. S. K. Vim, Brunswick; Rev.
T. r. Howison, Williamsburg; Rev. R. Hen
derson, Hampton Rev. H. c. Smith, Powhatan;
Rev. E. o. Frierson, Mackenzie; Rev. L. E. Scott
Ashland Rev. B. H. Dupuy, Manchester; Rev.
7. T. Jones. Old street. Petersburg; Rev. J. D.
Dudley, Stoney Creek Rev G. II. Denny. Chu
la; Rev. W. II. Robertson, Newport News.
1t is not improper for me to suggest that the
travelling expenses of the visiting brethren
should be provided for by the churches visited.
JAMES P. SMITH,
Chairman Comm. of Dom. Missions.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

HE reckless prodigality of our gov
eminent is displayed in the recent pen
sion bill Just passed. The outlay in the
next two years for regular pensions and
arrears will amount to 100000, 900, and
in the next five years the commissioners
estimate that it will reach $425 ,OOO, 900.
Adding interest, it is stated that the ag-
gregate will amount to one-third the
whole cost of the war.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

A CORRESPONDENT of the Herald and
Pres6yteT, writing from California, says
the wild geese are alarming the farmers
In that part of the world. The wheat
fields, he says, of DR.. J. II. Glenn, in
Colusa county, cover an area of $4,000
acres, or about twelve square miles, but
he would have no crop unless he took
measures to protect them from the wild
geese. For this purpose he employs as a
patrol about forty mounted men, armed
with repeating rifles and provided with
field glasses to assist their vision. They
are constantly on the alert and in motion
during the day and on moonlight nights,
sending bullets after every flock of wild
geese that appears and driving them
away. But in fOggy weather, when the
guard cannot see, the geese have the adj
vantage and do damage in proportion to
its duration. The pay of these men, the
cost Of their ammunition and the mainte-
nance of their horses, amounts to about
$11 900 annually.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

WE notice queer department Of work
undertaken by our esteemed contempt
rary of the N. Y. Evangelist. What on
earth it has to do with the newspaper
business we cannot conceive. In it's last
issue the Evangelist publishes special
notice of CDR. SCOTS Electric Brush,
and the publisher of the paper informs
his readers that one of the brushes has
been supplied to him, to be exhibited in
his office, where all may come and try
it, The publisher has also been request
ed to test the brush in all cases of head
ache and neuralgia che may chance to
meet, and if it fails to cure within a
few minutes nine sufferers out of every
ten, the advertisement will not be allowed
to continue in the Evangelist"
We should think if the advertisement
draws, that it would interfere very much
with the legitimate business of the Euaq,-
geIlst for persons to be calling in and try
ing the brush. 1t seems to us it would
be better to keep the brush near by in a
BARRIERS shop, and let the barber report.
They sent us this advertisement, but we
had no good place to hang the brush, and
no convenient BARRIERS shop.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

WE have improved on the old world
in some respects. Read the following
account of the dinner which the Queens
Lord High Commissioner gave during the
recent session of the General Assembly
of the Established Church of Scotland
1t occurs in letter to the London Chris
tian World.
The dinner itself 1 need not describe, except
to mention that it was sumptuous and worthy of
royalty. To those like myself protesting tenn
perance principles the abundant supply of in
toxicants, and the evident relish with which the
divines at the table generally partook of them,
were not the most pleasant features of the ban
quet: The General Assembly has this year, for
the first time, banshed spirituous liquors from
Its refreshment bar, but it will probably be long
ere public opinion authorize the Lord High
Commissioner to do the same. 1t is not yet
deemed the correct thing to drink the Queens
health in cold water, and does it not seem lit
tie foolish for the Assembly to pass resolutions
In favor of temperance when the practice of its
members gives SO much sanction to the drinking
customs of society,"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

WE are little amused that so learned
journal as the Chicago Interior should
be half carried away with the fanciful
book of Mr.. Ignatius Donnelly on the
Lost Atlantis" 1t is evident that our
usually realistic contemporary is gravely
staggered by the facts and authorities
brought forward by Mr.. Donnelly to
prove the former existence of a now sub
merged continent in the Atlantic Ocean,
some twenty degrees west of the Portu-
guese coast. Our friend devotes its lead
ing editorial in its last issue to the sub
ject, and is obviously sorely perplexed.
The story has come down to us, told in
the most serious way, from Plato and
other ancient authorities, and the Interior
tell us, is reported to be partly believed
by Mr.. Gladstone. The soundings of the
Challenger" in the neighborhood of the
Azores have also Gas we knew before)
proved the existence of vast bank or
ridge in that region of the Atlantic, a
thousand miles wide and rising thousands
of fathoms above the general bottom of
the surrounding ocean. The application
of all this is, that here was the theatre of
the ante-diluvian world, the garden Of
Eden, the scene of the flood, etc. Mr.
Donnelly is quite enthusiastic. He
writes
We are but beginning to understand the fact ;
one hundred years ago the world knew nothing
of Pompeii or Herculaneum; nothing of the lin
quail tie that binds together the Indo- European
nations; nothing of the significance of the vast
volume of inscriptions upon the tombs and tenn
pies of Egypt; nothing of the meaning of the
arrow headed inscriptions of Babylon; nothing
of the marvellous civilizations revealed in the
remains of Yucatan, Mexico, and Peru. We are
on the Threshold. Scientific investigation is
advancing with giant strides. Who shall say
that one hundred years from now the great mu-
seums of the world may not be adorned with
gems statues, arms and implements from Allan
tbs, while the libraries of the world shall con-
tain translations of its inscriptions throwing
new light upon all the past history of the human
race and all the great problems which now per-
pick the thinkers of to-day?
The Interior says it can't quite go this
but really it doesn't know what to
think 1--WE give the idea).
If the ark landed on Ararat, the del
uge which submerged Atlantis must have
been quite extensive. 1t is to be OBJ
served that the general opinion now
makes the deluge partial deluge, over
a limited area of country. In other
words, the waters prevailed over the in
habited part of the earth. The obec-
lions to a universal deluge are, at least,
very strong. If we remember then that
Noah took with him into the ark pairs of
all the animals of this region in order to
preserve these species on the earth, we
can see at glance that the region SUBJ
merged needed to be re-elevated; else
there was no object in taking the animals
into the ark. But as Atlantis remains
submerged, it can never have been the
ante-diluvian home of Noah.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

In reply to the Independent which
says that sin needs no federal headship, >
and that all men sin merely because
there is I" in their constitution a native
aptitude to sin" we would respectfully
ask, If they are born with the poison in
the blood, why are they held responsible
Can there be race of sinners-driven to
inevitable SHINING by inherited apti-
tudes, which they cannot overcome-or
which, at least, no one has ever been
known to overcome? Why were they
born with such temperament, if up to
that point they had committed no sin?
Why shall man be punished with an
evil nature before he has sinned? HUI
manity is in dreadful attitude, if with
out having sinned) every man is born
with a cancer, and must carry the cancer
into another sphere of existence. The
race was certainly in some way held re-
sponsible for Adams act.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

SPECULATIVE GAMBLING IN N. YORK.
There are in the great city $4,000 brok-
ers, or men calling themselves such, and
out of this number not more than $50
are really engaged in selling actual grain,
cotton, or stocks. The other 1860 are
only gambling on their own or some one
else's account. He instances a man who
has for the last five years done nothing
but sell an imaginary lot of 100 bales of
cotton. He buys and sells it half dozen
times a day when the fluctuations are
heavy, and may be seen buying straw
berries at Sc quart when his days work
is over. He does not know one grade of
cotton from another; he probably never
saw cotton field or the inside of a cot
ton mill, and it is doubtful whether he
ever sees any cotton even in bale; but
his calculations in life, his interest, his
very being, are wrapped up in that lot of
cotton, which exists only on paper. He
is nothing but an inveterate gambler, en-
gagged in fleeing foolish people. In re-
ality he is not particle Better than the
faro player upon whom the police might
pounce-but do not.-N Y Correspond
e'at of San Francisco Bulletin.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

ONE of the difficulties" of the Bible
has been the destruction of the Canaan
ltes-the pitiless slaughter of whole
nation, men, women, and children.
The deliverance of the Israelites out of
Egypt typifed the deliverance of the
spiritual Israel from the bondage of sin.
After forty years in the wilderness they
enter upon their rest in the Promised
Land-typical of Gods Eternal Rest for
the true Israel in Heaven. These Israe-
ites are under the immediate command
of Jehovah they constitute on earth a
theocracy in which Jehovah actually,
through judges and prophets and priests,
administered the affairs of the kingdom
often intervening by miraculous mani
festations The Canaanites typifed on
earth the enemies of Jehovah, who had
filled up the measure of their iniquities
They were in possession of the Holy
Land, which Israel enters sword in hand
as the avengers of God. Their period of
probation had passed; they were marked
Tor destruction.
Precisely the same exceptions are taken
to-day against the severity of the future
retribution of the wicked which have
been taken against Gods method of deal
ing with the Canaanites When Christ
declares that the wicked shall 90 away
into everlasting punishment, man is dis
posed to resent such remorseless pun
ishment, which is because he does not
realise the enormity Of the dislocation
which sin produces in the universe. AS
the Israelites under Gods administration
in the promised land typifed the Church,
so the fate of the Canaanites typifed the
fate of the enemies of the Church. They
were to be utterly destroyed and that
without remedy.
We think Revelation means by this
transaction to teach us the unrelenting
ruin that must fall upon the wicked.
1t is no child's play; it is fearful re-
atty of the future world. No sermon
could be preached-no warning could be
uttered-like this pictorial rehearsal in
Canaan of the divine vengeance. Moth
ing could have given the Israelites more
fearful comprehension of the inexorable
nature of the divine law than this They
were not allowed to draw back; they
were not permitted to yield to any SEN
timental impulses of pity or compassion
the rebels against the divine govern
ment were to be swept from the earth.
And nothing can declare to us with
sterner emphasis the determination of
God to execute hereafter his threatened
judgments. If it was not cruel to de-
stroy the Canaanites in the future world,
1T was not cruel to put them to the sword
in this. When one realises that the lake
which burneth with fire is a feature in
the administration of Gods moral gov
eminent, the glittering sword of Joshua
will not appear strange thing in the
Canaanitish drama. 1t was great typ
zeal transaction-one of those typical acts
which run through the whole history of
the Israelitish Church.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

The Duke of Edinburgh has appeared as an
amateur violinist. He consented to PLAY the
violin obligato TO Gounod's Ave Maria, sung
by Nine. Marie Rose at concert gwen at the
Albert Hall, on May GOTH in aid of the West
End Hospital in London Exchange.
We regret to hear this of one of the
English princes. It recalls the pranks
Of Nero, who sang songs on the public
stage, and was more ambitious Of being a
good fute-player than Of being great
ruler.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

The three Presbyterian churches in
India have taken an important step in
connection with the native pastorate in
that country. After many years of con-
sideration they have matured summary
of doctrine from the Confession of Faith,
and series of questions, as the formula
to be recommended for use for native Of
fce-bearers by the mission Presbyteries.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

SAYS foreign paper: Zone night last
winter a worthy Dissenting preacher
stumbled in the dark against the parson
returning, like himself, from pastoral Wis
itation. After friendly greeting, Parson
Drury rode OF, remarking, Well, well,
we have both been doing the Master
work, like the apostles. Ahl' said
the Dissenting brother, I never heard
but OF one Of the apostles riding on horse
back, and that was Paul before he YVES
converted ."
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

In REPLY to an application from the
Board Of Foreign Missions of the United
Presbyterian Church, the Secretary Of
State writes that the entire Mediterranean
squadron has been ordered to Egypt to
look after the interests Of the United
States and for the protection Of its citi-
zens.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

WHICH IS THE KING2-Mr. William H.
Vanderbilt and his seven married child
rem will soon be living on Fifth Avenue,
New York, in houses whose aggregate
cost is nearly $8,oOo,O OO-Erchange.
A new palace has just been built for
the King of Siam, at cost of 81 100000.
1t is now being furnished with 400 tons
of furniture, costing $5O0,0O0.-Ib.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

The Interior got mad with us because
we spoke temperately Of Longfellow, and
now comes the Pull Nall Gazette, and
characteristics his poems as really very
sorry stuff.
We may add in this connection that the
South-Oeste1n Presbyterian remarks, with
some asperity, that, sometime ago, we
[ the Central Presbyterian announced
to our readers the discovery that Long
felJoa0 mas not a poet" We have sim
ply to say that no such declaration was
ever made in this paper.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

SUNDAY IN New YoRK.-It is esti-
mated, says a correspondent of the Chris
tian at Work, that on Sunday (two Sun
days ago. 10000 people visited Coney
Island-other places getting their full
quota.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

DR.. MORGAN DIX favors the revision
Of the Book Of Common Prayer, and the
insertion Of more new prayers and new
Offices. He favors the use of two altar
lights, the mixed chalice, and prayers for
the dead in the burial service.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

PEACE INSTITUTE, RALEIGH, N. C-We have
received catalogue Of this school for young
ladies, under the control Of Rev. r. Burwell,
and Son. The school is thoroughly equip
ped for its work. The number Of pupils last
session was 1877
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

The "little planets have multiplied
in the past few years until they number
now 225. Palisa, of Vienna, discovered
the last one on April 10Th.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

The IndependentP Presbyterian Church.
Savannah Ca, Of which Rev. DR.. Arson Is pas
tor and Rev. r. P. Kerr assistant pastor, has re-
celved seventy communicates during the
ecclesiastical year Just closed
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

GEORGE MULLER expended for his or
phan work last year $4,000.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

-Tennyson's eyesight is said to be
seriously impaired.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-05

A sADDER story than De Longs mar
rative we have never read.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1882-09-30
THE TgU G. R Y
DRUG SUPPLY

Is opened for the supply of Pure and Genuine
Drugs and Chemicals; and, in seeking the
support of his fellow citizens the Proprietor feels
he may refer with confidence to an experience of
twenty years in all branches of the business.
No pains will be spared to ensure purity and
accuracy in the manufacture Of Pharmaceutical
Preparations, whilst in the compounding of
Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes
the greatest care will invariably be observed.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1882-09-30
eMe0lclnes
Iamil4 Hequlslze&
PERI UMERY.

A varied stock is kept of the best and leading
requisites in most families.
Marking Ink (Fardon's), Black Ink (Fardon's >
Soaps Collegiate & Eastman 81, kays Cement
Rose Tooth Powder, Camphorated Chalk, Tootl
Brushes London made) Hair Brushes anC
Combs, Hand Mirrors, Tooth Paste Gardens
Calvert's Carbolic Soap, Cold Cream Gar
don's), Glycerine, Absorbent Cotton, Davidson
Syringes, Rose Water, Eau de Cologne, Assorted
Nursery Bottles, Face Powder, Violet or Nurser,
Powder, Mucilage Fardon's), Insect Powder
Rough on Rats, VIC. Paper, Essence of Ginger
Lime Juice and Glycerine, Pomatum, Vaseline
Plate Powder, Court Plaster, Coated Pills of al
Kinds, Coloured Inks, Puff Boxes, Putfs
Smelling Bottles, &C., &c.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1882-09-30
THE CINCINNATI
SOUTH ERN RAIL AY
RUNS THROUGH

The Boards large tracts of land In
Morgan and Scott Counties, nearly
dividing it into two equal parts. The
land lying east of the railway is rich
in timber and coal, as well as soil,
while on the west side there is very
desirable land for farming and
grazing; the native grasses for
nearly three-fourths of the year
being rich and nutritious. Water
is to be found in abundant quantities
through the whole of the country.
Fruit and vegetables, and especially
grapes, grow here ,lost successfully.
The soil is particularly adapted to
grape growing, and the seasons
favorable.
The following stations on the
Cincinnati Southern are Ct easy
access to the Boards lands,
viz., Robbins, Sedgemoor, Glen
Mary, Hofnaan's Switch, and
Sund,1ght.
The Board has also a number of
choice building lots of large area
for sale, in the town of Rugby, and
also in the town of Sedgemoor. The
Board has recently surveyed and
laid out Sedgemoor, and is prepared
to offer liberal inducements to per-
sons settling therefor manufacturing
and business purposes. 1t is the
station for Rugby. The latter
place lies seven miles west from
Sedgemoor, and is reached by an
excellent, graded road, with per-
fectly smooth road bed. The road
winds and curves, beautifully follow
ing the natural contour of the
ground, and crosses the White Oak
stream on good, substantial Howe
Truss Bridge.
The Rugbeian. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1881-1882, 1882-09-30

As it is impossible to give list of every
Drug and Chemical kept on hand, it will be
sufficient to say that every Medicine, for
which there is demand, may be obtained.
and that the stock is as varied as any in
Tennessee.