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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-31
Entered at the Post Office at Richmond, Va, as
second-class matter.
CORRESPONDING CE.
Sunday SensationaIs.

lHeSsrs. Editors,-A few weeks ago
read an editorial in the Central Pre86y-
terrain on sensational advertisements of
Sunday sermons, which was republished
In one of our secular papers, and which
| hoped would arrest the nuisance COM
planned of.
But sse in the Saturday papers a
weekly repetition of the same offence in
the announcement of themes whose only
object can be to catch the eye of religious
q,tidmuncS and to cater to the morbid
tastes of the vulgar. These thoughtless
clerical caterers to the viciated cravings
of the uneducated masses have no idea. of
the mischief they are doing. If they were
only inficting an injury on themselves (as
they do) that were a small matter, but
they are doing a grievous wrong to the
ministry and the Church. They are
placing the clergy on the level with the
quack. The advertisers of st. Jacobs
Oil and of Mrs Pinkham's Compound,
are evidently their models. 1t only re-
mains to them to publish in the Saturday
papers cuts of themselves like that of ST..
Jacob holding aloft his bottle of benzine,
and of Mrs. Pinkham, with her smirk and
frills.
Messrs. Editors, only imagine Richard
Baxter, or Andrew Fuller, or Thomas
Chalmers, or Bishop Heber trying to
gather an audience by Sunday adver-
tisement Of ridiculous themes Fancy,
IT you can, Samuel Davies, or DR.. Archi-
bald Alexander, or Bishop McIlwaine, or
Robert Hall putting into the Saturday
papers advertisements hike these: "The
Rev. Samuel Davies, D. D., will preach
Sunday, at II A. NJ Subject: David
dancing in short shirt before the Ark.
All welcome" Or, "Dr. Alexander will
preach at 8 P. NJ, on the pas SeuL of the
Daughter of Herodias. All welcome. "
Or, Bishop McIlwaine will preach at
8 P. NJ, on the Round Tires umbrella
bonnets) like the moon, of the Israelitish
Bellies. All welcome"
marvel at the poverty of the inven-
ton of these fabricators of sensational
themes. They not only illustrate their
inadequate conceptions of the gospel min
istry, but the imbeciity of their mental
capacity by their paltry attempts to ANAL
gamate religion and fun-by their ambi-
tlon to combine the circus clown and the
church clergyman
Who would not laugh if such man there be,
Who would not weep if Atticus were he2"
Next Saturday morning you may ex-
pect to see something like the following
The Rev. X. Y. z. will preach on
Balaam's Ass. He will give an imitation
OF the voice Of the Ass, so that the con-
gregation will be in doubt whether it is
the Parson in the pulpit, or the Ass. All
welcome" C1,AunE
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-31
SEVENTH DAY.-Mav 25.
- A@-' 4 II IN may 20.
status OF Colored Ministers Reception
Of Bishop Stevens.

After the usual devotional services. a let.
ter from Bennett II. Young representing
the estate Of the late Dr. Stuart Robin
SOD, was presented by Rev. Dr. Pratt. It re-
lated to the bequest Of $4,000 for an invalid
endowment fund, and expressed the readiness
OF the heirs TO turn over the money at once. in
dependent OF the conditions imposed by the will.
DR.. Hopkins moved to refer to the Committee
on Home Missions, which was agreed to- and
Col. Collier and Judge Turley wers added to the
committee as legal advisers
On the cali Of committees Dr. Palmer pre-
sented the report of the committee on Sabbath
schools, giving many statistics as to schools.
scholars, teachers, and other workers The com
mttee however, objected to the idea becoming
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Convention of Northern presbyterians

sPRINGF1ELD, ILL, May 25.-The afternoon
session OF the Presbyterian General Assembly
yesterday was occupied mainly in hearing the
report OF the standing committee on Publication
The measures adopted were, first, one providing
for greater separation between TIE business
and missionary departments second. the pub
fishing department to make greater efforts to in
crease its sales and to reduce the price of publ
cations third, to report to the Assembly q
yearly statement Of the expenses Of the pub
fishing department; fourth, colportage to be
under the care OF the secretary fifth, the office
Of superintendent Of missions to be abolished
also the office Of district superintendents, except
rs business agents
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-31

GENEROUS AcT.-The debt of 81 900
on Grace Memorial Church. Lexington Va
handsome edi6ce erected as a memorial to the
late Gen. Robert f. Lee has been paid and the
building has been cleared Of debt During the
last few weeks the ladies Of Lexington. by
solicitation Of contributions. giving concerts. &C.
bad raised 5000 Of the amount. Last week
daughter Of Col. Ed Pendleton wrote to Mr..
W. II. Vanderbilt. soliciting a contribution. and
the reply came promptly, inclosing a check for
81 900. 1t is said that several other prominent
Northern men during the past week made can
trbutions equally as liberal. So tho church is
not only out Of debt but has an ovorAowinp
treasury.
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Central 4resbpternn.
OEFICE:
OFFICE:
No. 1O15 Main street, opposite the Post Office.
II e r nj s.:

Three Dollars a year; six months, S1.50;
three months rs cents; payable in GdUGnce.-
Ministers of the gospel, S2.5o.
Payments may be made to local agents wher-
ever practicable; all ministers of our Church are
authorised to act as such. Or by checks, Post
Office money orders, or letters Registered by
Postmaster. Otherwise it must be at the risk of
the party sending it.
Obituaries charged at FIVE cents line. The
party sending can make the estimate by count
ing eight words to line. Payment in advance.
Advertising rates furnished on application to
the Office.
Communications and letters on business should
be addressed to CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN, Box
81, Richmond, Va.
Richardson & Southall,
Editors and Proprietors.
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The Momentous Issue.

AS DR., Brown stepped to The front be spoke
IN IN nusky voice as If swayed by deep emotion.
with the presentation Of this report IL was
unanimous, but was not reached without mncb
close debate. yet without acrimonv. While
there were differences, an underc1rrent for
unity existed. There was a spontaneous move
ment that the spectacle Of a divided Church
should not be exhibited. lie then read The
report, which was received in profound silence
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-31

DR.. Farris announced that the committee on
bills and overtures were ready to make final
report. 1t was read by Dr. Pitzer, as follows
Overture No. From the Presbvterv Of
West Hanover -Chesapeake-W Whether the
pastor and one elder may constitute a quorum.
Answer Recommend that overtures be voted
upon by the Assembly.
Rev. J. VI. Rose-I ask that it be docketed
No. ouisville-Negative
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
FIGHTING IN PERU.

LIMA, April 3.-The last remnant of the
Peruvian army, which has chung to Cace-
res, and which was badly defeated by the
Chilians at Pucara, has had another battle,
this time with their own countrymen.
After the Pucara battle Caceres retreated
to Avacucho. Col PanizO, who was in
command at the town, when he learned of
the approach of Caceres, sent out word
that he would not be allowed TO enter the
town, as the inhabitants no longer reeog-
nized him, considering that he had for
feited all claims to their allegiance when
he abandoned the Oorya RaYine- Caceres
treated this message with contempt and
moved upon Ayacucho. A desperate fight
ensued, in which, although 200 of his fol-
lowers were killed, he was victorious.
Caceres revenged himself fully, however,
for the moment he got into the town he
turned it over to his followers to sack as a
reward for their fidelity and courage. and
a reign of terror ensued. Coils Panizo,
Feiioo and Mas, who had commanded the
defence of Ayacucho, were captured by
Caceres and summarily shot.
Mr. Trescott's mission to Chill having
terminated, it is said he win soon leave
Valparaiso ON the Alaska, and visit Callao.
calling at several ports along the coast. In
correspondence published in Chill, Mr..
Trescott formally Withdrew any offer OF
good Offices of the United States in the
conclusion of peace between Peru and
Chilli.
The Gillian picket, thirty In number, al
San Pedro de Calama, Bolivia, recently re-
volted, killed three of their officers, plum
dered several stores, and then fed into the
Argentine Republic. Several were captur
ed and executed. Ez
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
FORTY.sEvENTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Senator Saun-
ders, from the Committee on Territories,
reported without amendment the bill foI
the admission of Dakota.
Senator Morgan's resolution in favor OF
more reciprocal trade between the United
States and Mexico was passed.
After the morning hour Senator Farley
moved to take up the vetoed BILL
Senator Hoar objected or the ground
that it was out of order, Senator ingalls,
being entitled to the floor.
Senator ingalls, held the vetoed bill first
in order.
The republicans favored referring the
bill to the committee on Foreign Rela-
tions Some of the republicans who had
voted for the bill did not seem to desire te
vote again, either for or against it.
Senator Sherman deprecated haste and
favored the regular order. He believed
the Foreign Relations Committee would
report bill to meet the views of the peo-
pie and the president.
Senator Ingalls, regarded consideration
as question of privilege, and favored inl
mediate action. The senate should decide
to pass it over the veto at once. He OPP
posed referring and was ready to vote or
the bill.
Senator Falleys motion was adopted
20 yeas to 25 nays.
Senators Cameron, OF Wisconsin, Jones
and Miller voted with the democrats.
Senator Sherman moved to refer it e
the Foreign Committee.
The Presidential count bill coming up 81
unfinished business, Senator Farley moved
to lay it aside and proceed with the con
sideration of the vetoed Chinese BILL
Discussion arising upon the question
whether the veto measure had not pFece
dent over unfinished business. SenatO
Harris moved to postpone the unfinishct
business.
Senator Bayartl said he understood ther,
was considerable excitement in Californis
on the subject, and asked the Senators o
| that state what was their wish. IL
was disposed to be governed somewha
by that
Senator Farley replied that he had NJ
hesitation in saying the unanimous senti
ment of his state was in favor of action
on the veto. He was informed the excite
ment in San Francisco was SO great tina
violence was apprehended.
Senator Sherman said there was nosdis
position on the republican side to della,
action. but were not disposed to take VI
the Chinese BILL because violence wa
threatened somewhere.
Senator Farley replied that until the vet,
was taken up the Senate could not lei
whether the vetoed bill would pass owe
the veto, and therefore it was premntur
to talk of reference to the committee
For the same reason he regarded the bill
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
CHICAGO NEWS.

CHICAGO, April 6.-K. H. Trumans
English horses, imported recently, were
sold at the stock yards yesterday for $2a,-
961. One sold as high as 81, 800.
A st. Paul special says that the con.
ditions are favorable for the early seeding
of spring wheat in Minnesota and Dakota,
Only one dispatch shows a decrease in
counties, and they predict an increase OF
ten per cent. in Minnesota and twenty-five
in Dakota. Some of the southern counties
show decrease, and the prospects are that
the acreage in Minnesota viii be about the
same as last year. There is little old wheat
on hand in the region of Minneapolis, but
more in southern counties
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
Mothers. Mothers!! Moshersl!!

Are you disturbed at night and bro
ken of your rest by sick child suffering
and crying with the excruciatiRg pain
of cutting teeth2 If so 60 at once and
get bottle of Mrs. WiEslow's .ooth-
lug Syrup. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately depend
npon it; there is no mistake about it
There is not mother OIL earth who
has ever used it, who will not tell you
al once that it will regulate the bowels.
and give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child operating like
magic 1t is perfectly safo to use in all
cases, and pleasant to the taste and is
the prescription Of one of the eldest
aid best female physicians and nurses
in the United States scld every
whore a. cents bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
TELEGRAPH TOPICS.
Fighting Commenced in
Peru.
Release Of several Irish
American Citizens.
Crop Prospects and General
News.
TELEGRAPH TOPICS.


LONDON, April 6.-The Times, Dublin,
report says that Irish American citizens
have been liberated on conditions that they
quit the country, except two or three who
refused to accept the conditions unbound
ed, and about six of the suspects who were
naturalized citizens of the United States
have been relased in the last three weeks,
but only on the same grounds as the others
who were liberated Their citizenship is
unconnected with their release, executive
holding that all persons residing in Ireland
are liable to the British law and to be
treated as British subjects. Among those
who were released. was Dayton, who was
liberated on account of i'll health. There
are only four of the same class. now in
prison.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
JESSE JAMES.

ST.. JOSEPH, April 5.-The body OF Jesse
James left on the train this evening in Gus
tody of Marshal Craig and the family of
the dead desperate, consisting of L.. w.
James cousin of Jesse, r. T. Mimms the
widows brother, Mrs. James, Mrs Sam
uels and the two children. 1t will be ta-
ken to Kearny, Clay county Mo-, and buri-
ed on the James homestead tomorrow.
There has been quite a wrangle over the
body between H H. Craig, police commits
sioner of Kansas City, and Sheriff Timber
lake, of Clay county and the local author
ities, who insisted upon seeing the body
placed in the hands of relatives instead on
its being taken to Kansas City. The body
was officially turned over to Mrs. James by
Coroner Heddens this afternoon, on an or
der from the grand jury of Buchanan coun-
ty and the dispatch of Governor Critten-
den.
The jam on the depot platform this
evening, as the relatives stepped from
their conveyances to take the train was
tremendous Mrs. James was the most
conspicuous parsonage in the throng She
insisted upon having an official escort from
this city, fearing that an attempt would be
made to take the body from the train at
Kansas City.
The Ford boys are close prisoners at the
county Jail. and when interviewed this
morning, they betrayed nervous anxiety
about their fate. Up to within twelve
hours ago they did not seem to realize the
gravity of their situation, but to-day Rob-
ert confessed to a reporter that if he had
known that he would be thrown into din
gy cell he would not have killed Jesse.
The weapons and jewelry found in the
outlaws home are in the hands of the po
lice, who refuse to surrender them until
the question as to their ownership has
been fully determined. The household eff
fects will be sold to the highest bidder
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
WASHINGTON.
THE sH1PHERD INVESTIGATION.

TILE SHIEAEhD IN
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Shipherd denied
that he had ever told a reporter Of the
Republican, or anybody else, he would
make a sensation In court, etc He never
made any statement for publication out
side of the court room, although he had
talked with man he believed not to be q
reporter In similar strain he refused to
give his name. Shipherd, then read state
ment that he was not embarrassed. As
Hurlbut being dead, to proceed would be
like attacking the character of man gone
to meet his God, and could not reply, but
in Justice to himself and the great inter
ests he represented, he must proceed.
Rice interrupted by suggesting that
Shipherd should state his own motives,
but not attempt to construe Hurlbut's or
other peoples. lsAss
Shipherd answered by reiterating his
former testimony, that he expected Huri-
but to act the dog in the matter and
thwart their purposes, unless he were pur-
chased. He did not assert that Hurlbut
wasn't pure, honorable man, but that his
own (Shipherd's) motive was simply self
protection Witness believes that Hurlbut
never was purchased, but always obstruct-
ed the scheme, aided by Secretary Blaine.
Adjourned.
CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING AMERICAN
PRISONERS IN IRELAND.
The president sent to the senate to-day
the report of Secretary of State Freling-
huysen relating to American citizens i'm
prisoned in Ireland. The secretary says no
copy of the '.act for the better protection
of persons and property In Ireland" (tlle
act under which the arrests complained OF
were made) being found in the Department
of State at the time of its passage. The
26th of May last, the secretary Instructed
Lowell to obtain and forward authentic
copies at his earliest convenience. Lowell
complied with his instructions June 18th
last, but meanwhile the Department seems
to have obtained copy of the act, and the
Secretary of State instructed Lowell as fol
lows on the I'd of June last:
Whatever necessity there may be for the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
A Good Housewife.

The good housewife, when she is giving
her house its spring renovating should
bear in mind that the dear little inmates
of her house are more precious than many
houses, - and that their systems need
cleansing by purifying the blood, regulat-
ing the stomach and bowels to prevent and
cure the diseases arising from spring malaria
and miasma, and she must know that there
is nothing that will do it so perfectly and
surely as Hop Bitters, the purest and best
of medicines. See other column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
RERvoUs DEBx1rrY

VITAL WEAKNESS OR DEPRESSION a weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result of MENTAL ovER-woRK, 1NDIs-
oRETIoNs OR ExcEssEs, or some drain upon
the system, is always cured by HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC No. 80, It tones
up and invigorates the system, dispels the
gloom and despondency, imparts strength
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuven-
ates the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thousands
Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per single
vial, or $500 per package of five walls and
$2.00 vial of powder. Sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CoMPANy, 10s
Fulton Street, N. Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
AN AWFUL RRspoNs1BILIrY.

consumption We all deplore its terrible
ravages, but only few of us seem to
have common sense enough to take the
proper means of preventing it. 1t is fact
as easy of proof as that two and two are
four, that HALE's HONEY OF HoREHoND
AND TAR, taken as remedy for cough, cold,
difficult breathing, hoarseness or any other
of the symptoms which, as it were, pave
the way for the terrible destroyer, viii eff
feet radical and rapid cure of the all
ment, and avert all danger. Whoever.
knowing this, neglects to resort to the true
specific under such circumstances, assumes
a fearful responsibility.
Pixies TOOTH DRoPs-Cure in one
minute
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
A Popular Tonic for Weak Lungs and Con-


No preparation ever introducedsi e
Americana ublic, for the relief and. u;c
of Coughz Colds, Soar Throat, Debilirated
Constitutions, Weakness of the Lungs, or
Consumption, in the incipient or advanced
stages of the disease, has ever met with
the Endorsements of physicians or patients
as TIE celebrated ''Tolu Rock and Rye" !"
The repeated and continued sales of the
article everywhere are the best evidence
of its real merits Letters and testimo-
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the most slSeptical reader of its intrinsic
virtues. Further commentator is unLec-
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article, having pleasant taste and agree
able flavor, viii satisfy all those who are
afflicted or pining away with pulmonary
weakness of the relief to be secured by
the use of Tolu, Rock and Rye. (Chicago
Times.)
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
On Thirty Days Trial.

We will send DIR. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af
flicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
ETC., guaranteeing speedy relief and COM
plete restoration of vigor and manhood.
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis,
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases. Illustrated pamph
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co..
Marshall Mich i
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
Workingmen..

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter of relaxation, your sys-
tenn needs strengthening and cleansing TO
prevent an attack of Ague, Bilious or Spring
Fever, or some other spring sickness that
will unfit you for a seasons work. You
will save time, much sickness and great ex-
pense if you will use one bottle of Hop Bit
tiers in your family this MONTH Don't wait.
See another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06

tors, and have taken quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but ap-
peared to be still growing worse and weak
er until accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and ] found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
prise to myself and friends, having gained
so rapidly in flesh.
remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DoRAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
Nonruroe.nr. wis. NAV 9. ISIS.

JAMES I. FEILOWSs Esq- H4s
Sm:-I have been using your medicine
for over q wear now and with the best
effects, have used 12 bottles of the Hy-
pophosifes, and IL has made a new man of
me- / have been ailing over six years
with number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent. / have
been under the care of great many doc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-06
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. April 0.
Wheat-strong, higher; / IS cash April; 2ssi
May; 26H June
May; 721s June.
Oats-Firm; Az CASH 471z April; 4s4 May.
Rye-S2.
Barley 05.
Whiskey-Unehanged, 49,
Pork-Strong, higher, II An bid, cash; IL 422i
April; II 525s May.
Lard-Strong, higher; II p cash; II % April; Il
80 May.
LIVE STOCK.
Hogs-Receipts 10 goo; active firm; 5 O005 10.
Cattle-Receipts 1900; strong, exports 1907 s5
good to choice shipping 6 5OQ6 81 common to fa
4 9005 90; mixed butchers 40QD5 90.