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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-06-07
WILLIAM Brown,
. An Inquiry.

MeSSrS. Editor8,-I have heard good
deal of inquiry about flower said to
have been put into DR.. Plumers hands,
just before his death, called {" the Flower
of the Eucharist, and should like to
know something about it.
/ have looked in vain for a description
Of the flower in Gray's Botany and the
Cyclop@dia. Perhaps some reader of THE
Central can supply the desired informa-
tion which will be gratefully received by
+
Can any Of our readers give the information
deslred.-EDs G.. PRES
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Letter from Ireland.
BALLYMENA, May II, 18S

.MesSTS. Ed5toYS,-It is some time now
since sent you note, and during that
interval many startling things have oc-
Cured here The latest has been the
assassination of the Chief and Under Sec
retaries OF Ireland. By Irishmen this is
felt to be crime of the deepest dye.
Meetings are being held all over the eonn-
try to express detestation and adherence
OF these recent assassinations in Dublin.
These meetings have, up to the present,
been large and representative, people of
all classes and creeds, and clergymen of
every denomination being present. The
Irish, as people, abhor what has taken
place. The murderers, up to the present,
have not been discovered. 1t was thought
a few days ago that the police would, ere
this, have secured the perpetrators of this
foul deed. But latterly the prospect in
the direction of securing the murderers
has considerably darkened 1t is now
thought, in well informed circles, that the
prospect of securing the assassinators is
hourly getting darker and darker. This
is an unhappy condition of things, and it
helps to add considerably to the confu-
sion.
The supreme courts Of the several
Churches are about to 90" into session.
The Synod of the United Presbyterian
Church Of Scotland is at present in ses-
sion in Edinburgh They do not seem
to have had anything very startling be-
fore them as yet.
The Assemblies of the Free Church and
that of the Church Of Scotland will meet
at no very remote date. 1t was usual in
former years for the supreme courts Of
these Churches to meet on the same date
This year, so far as the time of meeting
IS concerned, the programme of these
Churches is slightly changed. The Free
Church General Assembly meets this
year a week earlier than that of tbe
Church Of Scotland. There il likely q
reason for this change, though it does not
at yet appear what that reason Is.
Our own Irish General Assembly will
meet in Belfast in May Street church on
the first Monday in June, at Up. M
The great subject for discussion with us
is the instrumental music question. It
is to be discussed on its merits, and
finding, if possible, arrived at. It ought
to be stated that instrumental music is
employed in great many of our churches.
Some Of our congregations employ it at
public worship; while not a few Of our
Sabbath Schools use it. It is not easy
seeing the difference between using it in
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A Card.

Messrs. E'ditOrS,--It is possible that
the action of our General Assembly touch
ing fraternal correspondence" with the
Northern General Assembly may be mis-
understood by many worthy members of
our communion. AS the relation of the
undersigned to this matter is somewhat
special, it may not be unsuitable if he re-
quests suspension of any unfavorable
judgment until an exposition is present.
ed of the motive and scope of the action
referred to. This he will endeavor to
make next week, though under the dis
advantage of all absence from home and
from documents important for entire com
pleteness. 1t is confidently believed our
Church will be as unanimous as our AS
sembly was, and will be satisfied that its
recent action rests securely in our old
position, and was safe, right, honorable,
and magnanimous.
WILLIAM Brown.
Memphis, Zsan., June 2, 1882.
We are satisfied that the action of the As
sembly on this subject meets with the almost
universal approval of the Church-EDs. CEN
PRES.
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
Leaf Tobacco Market.

LOUISVILLE. April 10.-The tendency OF the leaf
tobacco market has been smooth, and an even de-
mand ana supply have been well balanced and
the market has been singulary free of salient fe-
lures Dark aud heavy styles have varied the old
programme slightly by presenting occasional sam
Piles of better grade and character both of dark
manufacturing wrappers and reggie types Moth
Ing me has appeared, but some samples have
been very presentable, and at least superior to
any previous offerings. Dark and heavy leaf has
been steady and even throughout the week Trash
ana trash Tugs have been duh and somewhat off
but other grades of Tugs have been fairly sus-
tanned. Burley tobaccoes have been without no
uceaole changes of features, the demand for
useful styles being active aud in excess of the
supply. There was sale Saturday, noted below
at S21 90 per hundred pounds. the highest price
yet paid on this crop in any market, and a lot of
hhds In which this was included averaged
SO BIZ. Receipts were not so heavy as the pre-
V1ous week owing TO the progress OF the planning
season, but are still of good v, lume as compared
with last year. Sales for the week amounted to
1S90 hhds against 1859 last week, and lOSl the
same week in 1881. The receipts for the week
were ESQ hhds against 900 last week and go last
year. The receipts for the current month were
LOIS hhds. and for the year. IL 400 hhds. Thee
have been 10 45i hhds of the crop of 1881 sold to
GATE against hhds of the crop of 1850 sold
date III 1881, and Il, 00l hhdsOf the crop OF 1879
sold TO date in 1850.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

lower; 81 S5s May; 81 1881 June; 81 ossS July.
Corn-Steadv and slow; 72l4c May; nc Jane;
5l5sc bid July.
ccINcISNATI. April lo;-Cotton-Dull at fIz<c.
fiohr-Quiet and steady: family. 81 Sa06 %
fancy. 50 J097 co. Wheat-Dull No. . red 81 81
Corn-Easier; No mixed T75kg771sc Oats
Quiet; No. mixed. size. Rve-Firm at Ole
barley-In good demand atsi. Pork-Dull at SIS
LaTd-Dull at sll 10 bid. Bulkmeats-Strong;
shoulders, 81; clear ribs. SO Bacon-Strong ana
higher; shoulders, IS; clear rib. sll 671S
Whisky-Steady at 81 Il; combination sales Of
nnished goods, AS bbs., on basis of 81 IL But
ter-Dull and lower; choice Western Reserve soc,
choice Central Ohio. DC LiDseed oil quiet at
soo5yc- Hogs-Steady at s. 2097 25. Receipts
l,OOO head: shipments. 80 head.
LOUISVILLE. April 10.-Provisions-In good de-
mand and prices shade higher mess pork SIS:
bulk shoulders, Sc s71<G7: clear rib, $40; cies
SIDES, SO 49, Bacon Nominally unchanged:
shoulders, 81 IS; clear rib, $40 GO; clear Sil nc;
s sugar cured hams, sls 259ls. Lard-Kettle
sl2 20 Flour-Steady ana in gocd demand:
extra family 81 1595; A No. l. s5 1906; winter
patents 81 159S %; choice and fancy. Sc 50G7 So
Whest-Quiet and weak; No. red winter, 81 80
al 50 Corn-Dull, weak and lower; No. white
o2le@o3c. Oats-No. 2, 55c; mixed. SIC Cotton
Quiet and weak; ordinary, &c: good ordi-
nary. l0l4c; low midding, ll1sc midding. l1s.c;
good middling. 121zc.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
IDIANAPoLIs Wholesale MARKETS.
Flour. Grain and Hay.


Flour-New process, "a Oos7 40: fancy. Sc 750
90: choice S6 25@6 co; family s6 O0952 5; treble
extra. IS 50d5 IS; double extra, 81 1905 co. extra,
u 25@4 so: superfne. 75@A OU; fine, 50 5093 90;
Buekwheat Flour-S7 on per Dbl.
Wheat-Msrkets generally are easier to-day.
The local market is dull and easy. Chicago
opened at 81 Pcs May; highest 81 rs; lowest
81 241z closed 81 251s Later-Chieago: May
closed az u POI. We quote: No Mediterranean.
81 30I2ezl 3d. No red 81 299l BOZ; April, 81 IS:
Nay, =; rejected. =.
Corn-Is firm and in request; receipts small
&c advance. Mag opened at 741zc highest 7411zc
lowest 73lzc, closed 7416c Later-Chicago: May
closed at &c We quote; No. white; 771zc; No. 8
April. 74c; mixed May. 74c; rejected, 731Ic; sound
ear, mixed, "a e76c; sound ear, white, 7SgSOc.
-, 0ats - Firm. We quote: No. white,
5218c bid: No. mixed. 50952c.
Hay-Timothy, SIC OOa17 90 per ton for small
bales. ten ton cars: prairie IS 1909 Is per ton.
The Provision Market.
Below are the present jobbing prices:
Smoked Meats-S. C. Hams: Ten and II pounds
av., 13c: Is pounds av, I2s<c: TX pounds av.,
l21zc; % pounds and up, l2zc.
Breakfast Bacon-l3ssIc; shoulders, &c; Califor-
mia hams, l0c; spiced rolls. lie; bacon clear
Picked Meats-Ham pork, per Dbl, 200 lbs,
SIS 90; extra mess pork, per Dbl, 200 lbs SIS 90.
Lard-Kettle rendered leaf, in tierces, 121<c; do.
half barrels, 13c.
sausages-Bologna, in cloth, TIC; in gut. Sc.
The Produce Market.
Eggs-Nominal at 12c; selling from groceries at
lac.
Butter-Receipts increasing. Creamery-Faucy
45C94sc; choice, SSG4oc. Dairy-Selected, 3S69fOs;
choice. 309S5c. Country-Receipts increasing.
Choice roll. 2Og25c; common, l5@2Oc; low grade,
Poultry-Heavy and trade dull. Hens, 7c1< per
ID; cocks, &c; turkeys lOc; toms, Sc; geese, 81 so:
Cheese-Jobbing Prices-Western Reserve Ohio
Scion brand, 1876.
Feathers-Pnme geese. loc; mixed, 22927c;
Hides-Green hides. &c; green calf. 1Oc; green
sailed hides, ~ 9Szc; green sailed calf, lie; dry
flint hides. l3c; dry salted hides Joe: damaged.
onethird off the above prices. Tallow-No. l,
nc; No. ?. SIC.
Vegetables and Fruits.
Honey-New, 1890 in and Id. caps In cases
Of IS lbs: strained, S9lOc.
Onions-Yellow Danvers. So 00@s rs per Dbl.
State. 81 s5; Burbanks, 81 40; Scotch Champion.
81 10; new potatoes, 81 90 per Dbl:
fessmGE ss sop per cate, :, ISs2 90 nr,so
spples--Evsporated 159l6c; common dried. 1890.
Cranberries--sl20 o@13 90 per barrel.
Beans.choice navy, 81 90; medium, 50 IS;
aominy-PeT Dbl, "a sss4 90; pearl meal, 81 IS
as co. grits, IS 0035 25
New Cabbage-s6 DOCS so per crate.
The Grocery narket.
sugar-Cut Loaf 1O1s9llc; powdered, l0A9
VIZ; on A. s1z@g5lc; white extra 9, g7zes5sc fine
yellow 9991@c; good yellow, 5000; tsir yell
low. s1z0s5zc; common grades, S1z9s1zc; New Or
conieesEcommon, ioSiic: Ordinary, 11@l2c;
fair. 129l21<c: good, 1S01s5zc: prime. 1zx9145zc.
strictly prime, 15<9.so; choice. 1e9ei6ezc: ola
Government Java, 2o<@2e7sc; Arbncfle's roasted
Golasses ana 5yrups-New Orleans molssses
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

said, recently: "My experience in that
body has taught me the same thing it did a
certain Judge, who said to me once. Deus
ter. man thinks himself awful big at home,
but inst let him get here once and take his
seat in Congress. and inside of four weeks
you can buy him for song That was my
too" And that is the expert
ence of pretty much every young man who
goes to Washington
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
Consumption Cured.

An Old physician, retired from active practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East India
Missionary the formula of simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
CONSUMPTION. Bronchitis Catarrh, Asthma, and
all Throat and Lung affections also positive and
radical cure for general Debility and all nervous
complaints, after having thoroughly tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases.
feels IL his duty TO make 1t known TO his suffering
fellows The reciDe with full particulars direc-
tons for preparation and use. and all necessary
advice and instructions for successful treatment
ar your own home, will be received by you by re-
turn mail, free Of charge by addressing with
stamp or stamped self-addressed envelope TO
DIR. NJ. 4. BELL,
16l North Calvert street Baltimore, Nd.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
Dry Gnnds.

New York, April lo.-with light snow storm
prevailing the test part of the day the weather
has not been favorable TO the distribution of
seasonable fabrics. in the distribution of the
many receipts of cotton, in the execution of pre-
yious engagements and the very fair share of or
derS TO EJECT current requirements, the movement
has been much better than the apparent request
ana total sales. Large amount on the market
without special feature, with prices for desirable
fabrics steadily preserved.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
COMM

There was only moderate trade in the local
mercantile markets yesterday, consequent upon
the sudden change in the weather. Dry goods,
however, are in good request and firm, Groceries
steady and moving off we'll. Fancy groceries and
foreign fruits are firm and unchanged. There is
less activity in butter and eggs and the latter have
declined
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
LIVE STOCK.
indianapolis Live stock Market.

STOCK YARDS. April 10.
Hoez-Receipts. 7O2 hesdi shipments, 22S head
The market fairly active and good select light
packing 5S10 cents higher. Kingan K Co. seemed
overly anxious for hogs suitable for the trade and
would have taken fully 1000 In addition to their
purchase If they could have been had. The general
offerings were only fair and nothing in the way of
heavy shipping. The market closed with de-
cided healthy tone all along the line. and we pre-
dict good strong market throughout the week.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
Oils.

PTrTsBURG, Pa, April 1O.-Petroleum- Quiet;
united certificates weaker closed at Isl &C. refined
714c, Philadelphia delivery.
TITUsvILLE April I0.-On opened 7e1Sc; highest
prlce, 19tse; lowest, 7511c; closed 7S14c; ship
ments 1900 barrels; charters &c 031 barrels. and
runs. IL ,060
WILNISGToN. AprIl 1o.-Spirits of turpentine-
Steady; hard, sic.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

Moving springs of action are deeply inter-
fused with principles subject to certain laws.
The nervous man finds his life blasted, but
he can be restored to vigorous health by DIR.
BensOn's Celery and Chamomile Pills. They
are simple, harmless and efficacious.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

Pure Cod Liver Oil made from selected
livers, on the seashore, by Caswell, Hazard
* CO., New York. 1t is absolutely pure and
sweet Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all Others. Physicians have de-
cided it superior to any of the other oils in
market.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

For an irritated throat cough or cold,
Browns Bronchial Troches'' are offered
with the fullest confidence in their efficacy.
They maintain the good reputation they
have Justly acquired.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
Catte-Receipx, 100 head; shipments. 40 hes

The maj ket from a local point OF view was excit-
ed and higher; no shipping cattle being offered
and very limited number that was on the mar
ket were fit for the butcher trade All that would
possibly do were taken by the city butchers. Two
car loads of scalawags were shipped out. leaving
the yards entirely clear, except one or two small
lots of heavy thin steers being too poor for butch
ers and held out of the reach of buyers wanting
cattle for grazing We 0uote.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

Parties intending to visit Europe the COM
ing season will be interested in the an
nOuncement in another column of DIR. Z.
Tourjee's Fifth Tour.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

Mr.. Ed Trickett the celebrated oarsman,
Kingston, Canada, says: Il have found ST.
jacobs Oil sure and certain cure for rheu-
matism, etc."-New York Clipper.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
Burnett,s Cocoaina

Promotes q vigorous and healthy growth OF the
hair. IL has been used Ia thousands OF easeI
where the hair was coming out and has nevel
failed 70 arrest its decay.
Use Burnett's Flayoring Extracts-the best
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

C-rter's Little Liver Pills are free from all
crude and irritating matter. Concentrated
medicine only; very small; very easy to
take; no pain; no gripping; no purging
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

Cor1s cause more suffering than neural
gia. German Corn Remover easily cures
them. pc. Druggists.
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TChicago Evening Journal.l

TDHICdbU IFtLIIIIB JUuIIIdIFI
Deuster, a Wisconsin Congressman, has
rue idea of the Congressman's power and
position. In an after-dinner speech, he
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
EIseuhere.

CHIoAeo. April 1o.-The Drovers' Journal re-
ports:
Hogs-R Receipts, 10000 head; shipments, $500
head. Market dull and advanced 10c; common
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

Sheep-Receipts, 81 head; shipments, -.
The merket firm with a good active demand at
quotations. We quote:
Good to prime 5O96 70
Common TO fair 2595 %
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12

Prepared only by FUNDS EXTRACT CO.,
NEW YORK AND LONDON.
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers.
Orders for 81 WORTH carriage free on receipt of
S225. Orders for IS worth, carriage free, on re-
ceipts OF SIS, IL addressed to IA West l4th Street,
New York.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-04-12
FINANCIAL And COMMERCIAL
MONEY AND STOCKS.

The local money market presents no new fee
lures. There Is an abundance of loanable funds,
and the supply is gradually increasing under a
moderate demand for accommodations and fair
deposits. Exchange scarce and in active de-
msnd, banks paying premium Of so cents per
1000.
NEW YORK. April lo.-Money-496 per cent
per annum. closing AZ per cent.
Prime Mercantile Psper-596 per cent
Government Bonds-Irregular
Railroad Bonds-Moderately active and gener-
ally lower.
State 5ecurities-Inacuve.
Share speculation opened weak. and prices
showed decline from Saturdays closing quota
lions of 1s9I% per cent. Omaha common. how
ever opened per cent. higher at 81. In early
dealings the market sold up ls9lss per cent. fol-
noon there was an advance Of lsi1sc per cent.
Reading, Wabash common and preferred being
prominent therein; but In lale deeiings the mar
ket became weak and recorded decline ranging
from 70 10 3z per cent. the latter for New jersey
Central which sold down to ia. The market
then advanced to the close recovering from HS
81. per cent. Denver and Rio Grande, Wabash
common and preferred. Western Union. New
Jersey Central, Lake Shore. Reading. North
being the most conspicuous in the upward move
ment. The market closed strong, bat in the
main 1z91A per cent. below Saturdays closing
prices. Lake Shore, however, was "a per cent.
higher.
Transactions aggregated $4,000 shares. 5000
Of which were Central Pacific, SO 900 Lsckawanna.
60 600 Denver aud Rio Grande, 900 Erie. 10 900
Kansas and Texas. 5000 Lake Shore, &c 600
Louisville and Nashville, 81 900 Missouri Pacific,
1000 Northwestern. 200 New Jersey Central,
% 600 New York Central, 10000 Northern Pacific,
800 Ohio, 81 900 Reading. 5000 S. Paul, 49, 900
st. Paul and Omaha. 1920 Texas Pacific 1900
Union Pacific. S5,0oO Wabash Pacific, and Go 900
Western Union.
Mining Stocks-State Lines Nos. 2and 4 were
very active and irregular, opening at SO, advanc-
ing 10 90, declining TO So. and closing at 50. Rob
inSOn was dull and strong at 3f5@S50, and Chry-
solite weak az 56S95l3 closing at SIS. South Pa
cifc was active aud strong at 1l0@l20. Sales at
both Exchanges. 200. 0S5 shares
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
terling, 60 dsys......4S6h 5 per cent ex. di7io2h
terling. sight.........46g U. 5. 41s..........l2y
IS. 81. extended. New U. 8. 9s...-....-l19H
EoTE-The purchasing price for Government
,uotationg Li0l Dor cent
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-26
Encores IN Theaters.


The other night performer in one
Of the uptown theaters in response to
an encore sang verse to the effect that
he was very tired and would like to have
some rest. The habit of encoring pub
lie performances is not to be encourag-
ed. In most musical performances it
is understood that if performer, like
Patti, for instance, sings a concerted
operate piece with brilliancy and sue
cess she will respond to the plaudits
by singing ballad or a song. This is
part of the programme, and it is so
arranged that the repetition will not be
a trial. But when, as in some of our
operate pieces, singers are called upon
four or five or six times to repeat verses
of a catching melody it is cruel, espec.
tally when the melody is accompanied
by active bodily exercise, like dancing.
Nothing gratifies performer more
than a spontaneous outburst of ap-
plause. Any performer is only too
glad to recognize this by contributing
further to the enjoyment of the audi
ence. But this should not be abused
so as to become serious strain upon
his comfort and health.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1882-01-26
The Polar Night.

1t is a mistake to suppose that the
Arctic winter, in the higher ATTITUDES,
is long, dreary one of Opaque dark
ness. The highest latitude yet reached
by man is 80 deg, 20 min, 20 Sec, and
there twilight lasts four hours and for
tO-two minutes on Dec. %, the shortest
day of the northern year. Man will
have to go some 225 miles further
north than he has yet gone if he is to
reach the region Of absolute darkness.
The pole itself is in the dark but sew
enty-seven days-from Nov. II to Jan.
%. There is period Of about four
days in the year during which the sun
shines ON both poles at the same time.
This is due to the fact that the sun is
larger than the earth, and that his
rays are bent by the earth's atmos-
phere in such q way as to converge up
on his own surface