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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11
FRATERNAI.-We find the following

FRATERNAL.-We find the following
in the ". Y. Evangelist of October 9Th:
Among those present by invitation at the
recent meeting of the Presbytery of New York,
was Prof. Blake of Davidson College, North
Carolina. He comes North hoping to secure
pecunlary relief for that institution, which, as
many OF our readers are aware, has a record of
great usefulness in the past. The time was
when Davidson College did more to furnish our
churches with learned and pious ministry than
any other college of the South And this career
OF usefulness might be again entered upon by
the College, if only little timely encourage
ment were extended in this hour of its special
need. The Presbytery, therefore, did we'll and
wisely In unanimously approving the object OF
frof Blakes vislt to this and other of our cities
We have never favored fraternal rela-
tions on the ground that the Southern
Church or any of its institutions would
thereby derive any pecuniary advantage.
We would never consent to make the
slightest concession for such considera-
ton. But we are in full sympathy with
sentiment which was expressed on the
floor of the late General Assembly that
the Southern Presbyterians ought not to
ask or receive aid from the North for
any Of their enterprises whilst declining
full and cordial fraternal relations.
We hope Prof Blake will meet with
the abundant success which the institu-
ton he represents so well deserves.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

Mr.. JAMES THOMAS, one of the Oldest
and most successful business men Of Rich
mond, died at his residence on Grace
street, Sunday morning at 5 o'clock, in the
18th year Of his age. Mr.. Thomas was
a prominent and active member of the
First Baptist church. By his industry
and enterprise he succeeded in amassing
large fortune He was as eminent for
his moral and religious character as for
his success in business.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

THE Norwegians are remarkable for
the kind treatment of domestic animals.
One good result of this kindness is that
vicious horses are unknown in Norway.
But the most singular thing in this con-
nection is the fact that cats will approach
boys with confidence.
There is a lesson even for Mr.. Bergh.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Sept 9TH. 1882.

CHARLESTON. " VA, Sept 9Th, 1882
Ministers and elders expecting to attend the
meeting of Synod to he held in Charleston, w.
Va, will please notify one of the members of
the following committee at as early day as
possible, so that places may be assigned them
c. c. LEWIS,
E. S. ARNOLD,
H. T. SHEFFEY
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Synod of Virginia.

The ninety. fifth annual meeting of the Synod
of Virginia will be held in the First Presbyte-
rian church, Charleston, w. Va, October 18th,
at "a P. NJ. JAMES P. SMITH, S. Clerk.
Railroad Facilities.
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company
will sell round trip tickets from all principal
points in Virginia and W. Virginia to Charles
ton and return at four cents mile. Members
from Norfolk will buy tickets at Newport News
The Richmond & Allegheny Railroad Com.
pany Will pass members of the Synod at two
cents per mile travelled
The Shenandoah Valley Railroad will sell
round-trip tickets to members of Synod from
principal stations. JAS. P. SMITH,
Stated Clerk
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
For the Voloa Debt

From Ladies' Missionary Society, Eau
quier county, Va, $14 90
From Ladies' Missionary Society, Union,
Monroe county, W. Va, 10 90
From Friend, Harrisonburg, Va, 2 80
$26 so
Only thirty-nine dollars and fifteen cents are
wanting now to liquidate the debt. Cannot
this amount be contributed at once bv some Of
the many friends Of Greece Any surplus re-
ceived will be acknowledged and forwarded to
the general fund Foreign Missions) Baltimore.
S. r. HoUsroS.
PGcKAwAY 2. o., W. VA.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

The 250th anniversary Of the found.
ing Of the First Church in Charlestown. Mass
an ofishoot from the First Church in Boston
will occur on November II, this being in age
the second church in Massachusetts, which now
remains in the communion Of the ancient faith.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

Mr.. BEECHERs evil example Of preach
ing politics from the pulpit has been fol-
lowed by quite number of conspicuous
preachers in New York and Brooklyn.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

Two new Presbyterian churches were
organized in Kansas on the oath Of Sep
TENDER. Both elected elders on what is
called the rotatory plan. This is not
Presbyterianism.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

WE FEEL bound in candor to say that,
according to our reading, the Interior,
in the editorial commented upon by DR..
Brown (see page 2d) meant to disclaim
in a few plain words" any intention on
the part of the Northern Assembly {" in
voting for the explanatory resolution, to
cast any reflection, past or present, on
the Presbyterians of the South, and to
affirm that without subterfuge or eva
sion" a" the supplementary resolution did
not modify the concurrent resolution"
The political deliverances" are not ex-
plunged as we have disclaimed any such
demand, but all offensive imputations
are mutually withdrawn. This, we
think, is the just Interpretation both of
the action of the Northern Assembly and
of the language of our esteemed cotem-
porary.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

THE Interior undertakes to account for
the increase of marital infelicity-of di-
vorces and immorality-in some sections
OF the country by suggesting that it
probably comes of an over supply of
literary culture and an under supply of
domesticity." People who live on the
plain, common-sense line OF making a
comfortable and attractive home, do rot
get divorces. There is more of that hor
rible and free-love bosh about 'afinities.'
and more pernicious delusion in culture
than plain people have any conception
Of"
Undoubtedly very much of the current
literature, especially novels, is unfavora-
bic to marital felicity or any other fell
city. GOOD books" are too often at a
discount. Whenever books are read and
valued chiefly on account of what is
called their literary merit" and with
little regard to their moral or religious
teaching, they become source of danger.
Mental improvement" may prove a
snare and delusion. AS much caution
should be used in selecting books as in
selecting companions. And it is not sur
prising that those who have been led
away by bad books should find them
selves out of sympathy with good people.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22


J.H. widener ct ais. VS.. j. X. Gibson et ai''
IN ruts cArsE 1T APPEARING FROM THs
petIlion, which Is sworn to, filed py Sam
Gibson, thai ne entitled TO the smart VI deed
Widener in the estate CT VIM. WldeEet,t lanes
and celia Gibson is entitled to the share Oh
Wldener in same estate, and he was oII,t,s part
without fault on his and the AID e,ia nd has
fir 10 making these facts properly appear rorsra
PRAYED the court TO grant writ OF efrUi, 70 the
n bis, which has been done ret1[ dnrt Of Knox
February term, 1882 OF the Couniy oVu inhIicalion
county; it is theref re ordered thal poaWsnaper
be mad. in the Knoxville Chronicle sec ssIye
published in KnoxyiIl,, Tenn dor ioul who is
weeks, notifying said samuel Maa sau In appear
hefore The ouuty Court q Knox County Inc ist
held At the court house IN 4 psina tie @
sud month. and make defense to sala and the
or the same Will De taken for coniesseu'
cause set for hearing OK pare. YpwIs. CLERK.
December 80, 1891.
Jana VT
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22
turbed. It's treatment heretofore has
strengthened rather than weakened
r.

Z The Tooth anniversary of Daniel
Webster's birthday was largely OBJ
served on the 18th inst. throughout
the Northern and eastern cities-in
some places as a holiday and in
many, appropriate exercises were
held. Daniel Webster's memory
will be cherished by his country
men throughout the years to
come. Few men have achieved
such wide and lasting distinction
in purely civil life as he. He was in
public life during an important era in
our history, when the mutteripgs of
the storm which afterwards burst
upon us in the form of q terrible civil
war, were heard in the distance by
his acute ear and seen by his far
seeing eye. The prospect of what
that was to bring inspired him for
the great efforts which gave imper-
ishable lustre to his name and fame
His reply to Hayne is an indestructa
BILE monument to his greatness, and
will be read while the English Ian
guage lasts His power did not
cease with his death His utter
ances, although delivered third
of century ago are still
fresh and are quoted as the highest
authority on public questions. Others
won distinction on the field of bat
tie and their names figure in history
as conquering heroes, but Webster
won his laurels in O different anc
more difficult way. They are, how
ever, none the less enduring.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22

This House is located in the Exact Business
Centre, one sqrare only from the Post office,
Custom house, Ba Ks md the principal Whole
sale and Retail Stores.
This House is nearly 800 feet long, the Halls
feet wide and it = stlated \: the Highest Point
ON slay Street, all = which contributes to make
1t the coolest point IN lie city.
Our Rooms are al, desirable, and our New
Large Rooms for Commercial Travellers cannot
be equalled between Sew York and the Coast.
Baggage Elevator HIS been added, also
ELEGANT BATH ROOMS for Ladies and Gentlemen
Hot and Cold Water, ard S.,ower Attachments.
1t has an Electric Annunris.-sr and telephone
Connections with ali the principal business places
In The city, including the D~rot Station.
OUR NEW DINING ROOA-.he Location. Ven
tilatiyn and surroundings are such that it CANNOT
BE EXCELLED FOR COMFORT.
Our n W Kitchens, New Ranges and New
Equipments throughout will enable US to do as
well az THE BEST.
Our New Laun 4Ty via be found equal to all
reasonable requirements.
F. S. PolteTs always at the Trains. Omnibus
Free.
JNO. G. FLANDERS, Proprietor,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22
Oscar WiIde's Appearance.

Il supposed Oscar Wilde would be
at least picturesque in appearance,
writes a person who attended his
Cbickering hall lecture, ''but he is
only grotegque. He is extremely
awkward, with broad, high shoulders,
and his peculiar combination Of dress
coat with knee breeches, long stock
ings, and pumps, gave him an odd
effect of tapering to a point. He
held fast to the reading with
both hands, except when he occasion
ally stuck out his right elbow with a
Bunthorne gesture. He stood with
one leg good ways in front of the
other, changing them about once in
while with the motion of
horse in treadmill His shock
of long hair is absurd; his
face uninteresting. His voice is
thick, and his manner monotonous to
the last degree, and he reads with
only a rising infection. AS for
what he said, it was hash OF what
has been familiar to anyone who had
taken any interest in art subject for
many years, only he is more of a
heather than most art writers. He
assured us that philosophy dissolves
and creeds disappear; that only beauty
lives forever. He said: Love art
for arts sake, and all things needful
shall be added unto you. He said:
There is no such thing as a moral
or immoral poem. The question is;
Is it well or badly written?-that is
all, He deplored the tyranny of
the soul under which the northern
nations labor, and regretted that we
had not, instead, the southern sense
of beauty. His presumption in fans
cying that his trlte remarks and quo
tations are fresh to us, the solemn
air with which he announces them.
are amazing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22

No. connects with through train from ew
York Via Richmond only: Leave New York at
4.S5 a N ); leave Washington lilo a m; leave
AIso, with train leaving Norfolk at 1925 D m :;
leave Lynchburg $50 N: leave Bristol $40 a
hi arrive at McrriStown 9.23 a IN; connecting
with rain for off Creek and Warm Springs,
n. G.; at Knoxville with trains of the K. Il .. and
K. x A. Railroads.
vita trains for Memphis, Nashville and Cincin-
natl.
arrive at Dalton 400 p m; Rome 500 m At
lanta S15 m; connecting with trains for
Charleston and Savannah.
No. connects with through train from
York Via Virginia Midland only :: Leave
New Yark at 1000 p m; Washington G. 20 m !;
Lynchburg rs p m Bristol 10 20 m arrive at
Chattanooga 7.35 m; Atlanta 12.4o p m ;
Selma $40 p m. This train connects at Chatta-
nooga with Trains for Memphis and Nashville !;
at Cleveland with trains for Selma, Ala. at Dali
ton with W. & a. T. H., Tor Atlanta, New Orleans
No. connects at Chattanooga with trains from
Cincinnati at Cleveland with trans from At
lanta and Rome 1T Knoxville with trains
roads : at Bristol with through train for
New York VIA Richmond only Leave Lynch,
burg at 100 M; arrive at Richmond IL 80
p m lfaye Richmond 500 p m; arrive at " ash
lngtOn $50 pm; arrive at New York $50 a m.
This train also connects at Norfolk with Bay
Line Steamers for Baltimore at $50 m, daily
except sunday, and on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Saturdays with Old Dominion Steamships
for New Yosk,
NO. connects at chattanooga Win TRAINS from
Memphis and Nashvilie ; at Cleveland with trains
| from Atlanta, New Orleans, Selma and the
south Leave Atlanta at 200 p m; leave Selma
| 6.15 m leave Rome 500 M leave Chatta-
| nooga 7.35 m; connects at Bristol with through
| train for New York via Virginia Midland Rail
road only Arrive at Lynchburg at1.s0 pm arrive
| at Washington loco p m; arrive at New York
| $50 a N.
| Pullman sleepers on trains Nos. and be-
| twt en- New York and New Orleans Leighton
| seeperS between Lynchburg and Memphis
! through Parlor coach on trains Nos. and be-
| tween Bristol and Rome; throt gh coach on Nos.
and between bristol and Selma.
Both trains, Nos. and 3, make at Chattanooga
| close through connection TO CeSas
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22

The figure is heavy and obese, al
though Gambetta's movements are
still vigorous, active, and alert, and
the gesture is as fluent as ever. But
the face in repose wears habitual
fatigued expression. Il is when he
speaks that his Italian ferver returns
to him. His greatest personal charm
now is to be found in his voice, that
wonderful, stirring, magnetic voice,
whose sonorous qualities seem to be-
long peculiarly to itself. 1t has in it
the piercing, puissant vibrations of a
fine brass instrument, making the air
thick and yet sweet with sound.
Gambetta intonations are such also
that he seems to add something to
the delicate idiom of Paris" He
imparts to it's lightness and grace an
indefnable but noticeable quality OF
richness and depth.
The French Chamber of Depu-
ties is commonly a much more un-
manageable body than the American
House Of Representatives. M. Gam>
betta's method OF governing the
House in O fractions mood, was
such as one might expect from one
of his excitable temperament. His
bell and his ivory aper-eutter-a an
instrument which he used in prefer
ence to the gavel--were the weak
est of his sceptres of authority
a 4.
reached a deafening pitch, III. Gam
betta's own. voice rung out like s
clarion, or Numbered like an angry
gods. His "Un peu de silence
messiers !-un peu de silence
was the never.ceasing refrain, ut
tered in tones Of command, OF en-
treaty, Of ezpostulation.-A. B
Blake, in Harper's Magazine fol
February.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22
LITTELL'S LIVING AGE.

The number of The Living Age
for the week ending January 21st,
has the following noteworthy table
of contents: A Page of Diplomatic
History, by G. Blennerhasset, Fort
nightly Review The Freres, by Mrs.
Alexander, author of 1.-THE Wooing
OF ETC., Temple Bar Dean Stan
ley as Spiritual Teacher and Theo-
Logan, Nineteenth Century; Yule
Time in Shetland, by an Old Shet-
lander, Chambers Journal The Ad
ventures of a Wa Correspondent,
Blackwood's Magazine Robin, by
Mrs. Parr, author of adam and
Eve" etc, Temple Bar A Gracious
Ploughing, st. James Gazette; The
Constituents Of Pleasantness," and
Bad Handwriting and Stupid Read
ers, Spectator; and the usual
amount of select poetry. This is
the third weekly number of the new
volume. New subscribers can be-
gin with the volume.
For ffty>two numbers of sixty
four large pages each (or more than
$500 pages year,, the subscription
price (S6) is low; while for $1,000
the publishers offer to send any one
of the American $4 monthiies OF
weeklies with the Living Age for a
year, both prepaid. Littell & Co.,
Boston, are the publishers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22
GaDbetta.

Since NJ. Gambetta has risen to
power, his enemies have been busy
weaving a fanciful web of fable about
his life and his habits. The Pa1ais
Bourbon and its portly occupant have
been begirt with an aureole of enters
tanning and mendacious ibels. The
Palais Bourbon has been refurnished
en- prince to suit the taste of the
scandal-loving public; the rose
colored salons have reflected in their
mirrors the seductive charms of
hours the Turk of the seraglio
bathes daily in silver bath>tub, and
is given over to Lucullian taste for
the pleasures of the table. As Ma
poleon the First courted Talma' in
timacy that he mi ght learn the secret
of the great tragedians imposing
bearing and gesture, SO Gambetta,
Voutant Sc former, as the French des-
criptively put it, frequents the society
of the celebrated Coquelin, the fins
ished actor of the Theatre Francois,
that he may model his own manners
after so admirable a pattern
All these bubbles of falsehood col
lapse at touch of the Ithuriel spear
of truth. Gambetta remains, in
truth, perfectly simple and dem
ocratic in his habits. He leads a
bachelors life, surrounded by s
intimate political and personal
friends, whom he receives with a
warmth OF hospitality peculiar to his
Southern nature. The favorite
gathering hour is the mideday
breakfast, at which the leading
politicians, men of state, distin~
guished English or foreign visitors,
are frequent guests. Small parties
Of friends are also always to be found
at les Jardies, or at his villa in
Switzerland, when Gambetta throws
off the cares of state, lives with the
utmost simplicity, and enjoys a
somewhat lately developed love of
sporting. But as in his earlier days
he is tremendous worker. His
valet de chambre has
strict orders to call him at
nine in the morning, at which hour
he rises promptly, no matter at what
time he may have retired. It is then
all the newspapers are read, with a
lightning rapidity for which he is
noted. To those who find pleasure
In knowing the personal tastes OF
great men, it may be a matter of In
terest to learn that Ganlbetta' faver
lite authors are Rabelais and Mon
taigne, in whose plain spoken COM
pany, however, the busy statesman
finds few leisure hours to enjoy him
self. He possesses also the true
Italians love of the fine arts, ano
that nicely of critical taste which
distinguishes both the Gaul and The
children of the sun,
In the self-contained, dignifed
somewhat imperious-looking Pres
ident of the Chamber of 1881, with
his admirably fitting dress coat ano
spotless white necktie, who daily
mounts to his throne like seat in The
Chamber, it would be difficult to fine
traces of the carelessly dressed, fiery
young Republican of the
Baudin days. M. Gambetta at for
/ ty-two has the prematurely
aged look of man who had made II
youth heavy drains on his mental re
sources. Far from appearing ike Q
man in his prime, he looks like ont
who has passed it some time since
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22
Nortl. Carolina Division.

Leaves Mort stown ........-.... $50 a. m.
arrives at Wolf Creek ...............1 II Is D. IN.
Leaves Wolf Creek LIS D. m.
Arrives at MorriStown. AGO D. M
Connects at M0rrStown with Passenger No. l
from the east, Freight No. from the west; at
Wolf Creek with stages to and from Warm Springs
and ASheville, N. G.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22
THE GOVERNMENT AND NOR
MONISM.

The opposition to Mormonism in
this country is no new thing, but all
will admit that it has been fruitless.
The cursed institution was loathed
as profoundly and hated as bitterly
twenty-five years ago as now. But
in the face of all opposition, Nor
monism is stronger to-day than
ever before. The Territory where
it has its headquarters is peopled
mainly by those who adhere to its
teachings and practices. They have
built up large city and have acquired
great power and wealth. Everything
is in their hands and under. their
control, whether of religious, So
cial or political character. But this
is not ALL This influence is spread
ing into adjoining territories. In
Idaho the Mormon infuenceis strong,
and it is claimed by some pre-
dominates, and it would not surprise
us to see that territory come under
their supreme control.
But it is not necessary to rehearse
details in order to show that Nor
monism has been rapidly increasing
In the United States. The people
have talked against it, the newspaper
editors have written against it, the
preachers hrve preached about it, and
Congress has legislated against it,
but all to no purpose.
The efforts of the government to
put it down have been the merest
farce. The laws are strong enough
no doubt, but they are not enforced.
The Mormons, like Guiteau, claim to
be governed by ''higher Jaw ~
Their prophets. claim inspiration, and
under the religious belief of the peo-
pie, it would be useless to try a
Mormon by Mormon jury The
laws of the United States are openly
and unblushingly nullifed.
The Legislature of the Territory
of Utah is elected under the author
ity of the laws of the United States
Its members are paid out of the
United States treasury. Five sixths
of them are Mormons, and have nc
more regard for the laws of the
United States than so many wander
ing Arabs. They take their pay
from the Government but despise
its authority. And the government
has dallied with them so long, has
permitted them to trife with its
authority SO uniformly without dis
turbance, that they have persuaded
themselves, not without good ground
for their conclusions, that the United
States dare not interfere with then
and their peculiar institution. They
look to their priests for instruction.
and not to the government
So long as this state of affair
continues, the Mormons will defy Thu
laws of the country. So long a
outlaws are permitted to serve a
legislators, and are paid for thei
services out of the public treasury
they will continue to be outlaws
So long as peiEgamiets can TAX
their seats in Coz I'D draw pa,
from the Government, who's
laws they despise and treat as
nullity, polygamy will be respectable
where it is practiced. So long a
Mormons can set on juries and dis
regard their oaths under the belle
that it is right to do SO, trial by jur,
will be contemplate farce. Unles
the Government of the United State
can deal more vigorously with thi
institution than it has ever done, i
would be far better to Withdraw al
opposition, and let it go on undis'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-01-22

Loudan AID Rockwoud Mail Pach 2 t.

The steamer Emory City, carrying the mail
passengers and freight, runs daily between Lou
don Kingston, and lockwood, arriving at Lou
don TO connect with the eastern bound train, No
4, at 10.45 p. M. and leaves for Kingston and
lockwood on the arrival of the western bound
train, No. B, at 4.29 a. NJ.