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The Church Expeotant-

A posture of expectation has always
been the posture of the true church be-
low. For ages and generations the ex-
pectation was that of the Messiahs com.
ing. And no sooner did the Messiah ap-
pear in human form than new season
OF expectation set in; the expectation OF
His second coming, not in the humilia.
ton of the aOord made flesh, but in the
Poa0er ana great glory of the Judge OF
quick and dead. Nowhere is there, and
nowhere ought there to be, any such
thing as mere retrospection or mere salts
faction on earth below. Many graces
can only be fostered or exercised by look.
ing forward and by looking upward
When rest comes, entire rest, then it will
be heaven, not earth And even heaven
will have, we doubt not, its expectations
as well as its retrospects.-C H. Vauqha7.
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Common Quotation Errors.

God tempers the wind to the shofh
lamb" was long attributed to the Psalms
OF David, until oft-repeated corrections
have convincedpeople that the sentiment
belongs to Maria in Laurence Sterne's
Sentimental Journey" The epigram,
Spare the rod and spoil the child, i" is
still often quoted as one of the Proverbs
OF Solomon, and is rarely attributed to
its author, Butler (see Hudibras." Part
H., canto 2, line 843). The nearest APP
proach to any such phrase to be found in
the Bible is the text, He that spareth
his rod hateth his son. PROV. xiii: "a.
The reference to pouring oil on troubled
waters is often supposed to be Scriptu-
raj, though the Bible does not make any
such allusion. Man wants but little
here below" is an expression no older
than Goldsmith Hermit, though it is
generally quoted either as Scripture or
from line of an ancient hymn. Man
slons of the blest" are mentioned in the
Revelations not of St. John the Divine,
but OF the Monk of Evesham CA. D. 1896 !
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20

studying the Bible and Tamil books. He
has passed through no small trial of his
faith and steadfastness. His mother con-
siders him as dead. his brothers laugh at
and annoy him, and the native officers re-
gard him with suspicion, and will lose no
opportunity Of getting him into trouble
with his superiors. He is thus cut off
trom' his family and friends, and must
live Christian at Work.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20

THE SOUTHERN PULPIT for December closes
the second volume of this magazine. II has
enlisted the foremost men in the ministry as
contributors. The twelve numbers for 1852
make large book of sermons, sketches and SER
monte literature that is of prime value to the
laity and the clergy. Among the contributors
are Professor Alexander of the Union Theolo-
Rev. DR.. Sledd of Virginia, and other eminent
men. Published by jackson & Laffertv, Rich.
mond, Va
HARPER's MAGAZINE for January from the
tispiece-whch is a mastery eneravino
from 'Rembrandt's celebrated portrait of the
Burgomaster-to the last page of the Dra,0er.
is remarkably beautiful and interesting nun
Der. Published by Harper& Brothers, franklin
Square, n. York
LITTELL's LIVING AGE for the week ending
December 18TH
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20
Conversion of Sepoy in India

A Missionary of the London Society
reports the conversion OF Sepoy, a SOL
der IN native regiment at Viziana-
gram, who first heard the GOSPEL from a
street preacher in Madras. The scene
which took place at this baptism indi-
Gates the spirit of the people and the
difficulties In the way of those who would
confess Christ The missionary writes 3.
On the Sunday morning we began the
SERVICE as usual, Ramalingam-or, as he
Is now called, according to his own wish.
Ilmothy-sltting in our midst, looking
quietly happy. AsoI was reading the
chapter | saw woman enter at the back
1t was Tlmothy's mother. As soon as
she caught sight Of her son, she began
crying and lamenting, and calling out to
him In Tamil. This noise soon attracted
the attention of the people outside and
the chapel was presently crowded in
every part. 1t was impossible to con-
Cinue the service, so | went to speak to
the poor woman and persuade her to 90
away. But directly she saw me comin9
she flung herself down on the floor at nv ~
feet, beating the ground with her head
and hands, and crying most piteouslv
some OF the Sepoys angrily asked me
why thus interfered with them and
their religion, and would hardly listen to
anything l said. l was debating with
myself what to do, when TimonthV arose
from his seat and, with an ashy face and
hardset lips, said in Tamil to some Of
his friends, Have not chosen ? Wbv
can 'tyou let me go my way, and you take
yours : Immediately two men lifted mn
the poor woman from the ground, and
pore her away, struggling and crying
down the road to her house. After this
we went on with the service, IN the course
OF which l put few questions to Timothy
before the assembled crowd, which he
quietly answered, and then I baptized
him. Afterwards I addressed the people
in Telugu, and another followed in Tamil
and we concluded with prayer. Then
they crowded around us asking all sorts
OF questions, and trying hard to make
us believe that it was only because he
hoped to gain something that Timothy
changed his religion. Since his baptism
he has attended our services as oppoTtuni-
ty offered, and shows himself eager in
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20
Recent Publications.

THE BEGINNINGS OF HISTORY, according to the
Bible and the Traditions of Oriental Peoples,
from the Creation of Man to the Deluge. By
Francois Lenormant. Translated from the
second French edition. With an Introduc-
ton by Prot. Francis Brown of Union Theo-
logical Seminary. New York: Charles Scrib-
ner's Sons. 1882.
Lenormant is well known as the author of
81 The Ancient History of the East" and of
"Chaldean Magic" and by his miscellaneous
writings on Oriental Archaeology. The matter
of the present volume is presentation in col
lected form of the views which he has from time
TO time presented in occasional contributions to
the periodical press or in his historical works.
He commends himself to the Christian student
by his reverence for the Scriptures (trom the
Catholic stand-point), and commands the re-
spect of the Rationalistic school by his unques-
toned learning The present work discusses
the Creation of Man, The First Sin, The Keru-
BIN and the Revolving Sword, The Fratricide
and the Foundation OF the First City. the Ten
Antediluvian Patriarchs, The Deluge, and kin
bred topics. There is great deal of curious
learning in the volume, and much that is very
valuable and instructive. We are carried back
to the cradle Of the human race by one who
pursues the subject in strictly critical and
scientific manner, and who has ade it the study
OF a lifetime. The traditions, the customs, the
mythology, of the ancient inhabitants of the
Mesopotaman plain are drawn on to illustrate
and expound the early history and the inspired
historical books of the ancient Hebrews. The
subject is treated in manner that will not COM
mand the concurrence on many points of the
orthodox student of Scripture we have many
concessions made to the New Criticism" and
to Prehistoric Archaeology which we regard as
unnecessary and as involving error; but the
work is one which all lovers of the Bible may
study with profit and may be safely pronounced
an important addition to the literature of Bib
lical Archaeology. The devout student will see
the early narratives of Genesis strangely illu-
minated by the lights which are thrown upon
the sacred records from the ancient legends and
literature of Babylon, while he will be cautious
about accepting the many rather fanciful opin-
ions of the author
The work is introduced by Francis Brown
Associate Professor in Biblical Philology Union
Theological Seminary, n. Y.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20

MEMORIAL OF THE LIFE AND LABoRs OF THE
Rev. CYRUS DICKSON, D. D., late Secretary
Of the Board Of Home Missions By Rev. s.
j. M. Eaton D. D. New York Robert Car
ter q Brothers limo. PIP. 4O2.
DR.. Dickson died in Baltimore, after lnger.
ing sickness, September H. 1892 In 1870 he
was elected Secretary OF the Northern Presby-
terrain Board of Home Missions. He was a
delegate to the Pan-Presbyterian Council in
1877. He was man Of marked character. and
s.ood very high in the Church The ". Y OBJ
serUer said Of him, at the time of his death that
there was no minister Of the Presbyterian
Church who won the hearts Of his brethren and
Of the people more fully, or who labored more
efficiently in advancing the cause Of the Re-
deemer throughout this land"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20
Highlands Z?

THE Cros0n of GLORY of the old North
STATED The Samitar5um of Anaer4ce
So pronounced by band of Northern
Colonists who explored the entire West
ern States, including California. High
est village in the United States East of
the Rocky Mountains-4,4 400 feet high.
Equabillty OF temperature unequalled.
No high winds. No sudden changes.
Storms exceedingly rare Flowers bloom
in the open air throughout the winter.
Grand Mountains and Waterfalls in the
vicinity. No spot on this continent
equal to it for the relief and cure Of
Pulmonary, Bronchial, Asthmatick, and
Rheumatick affections. Minnesota, Cali
fornia, and Florida yield the palm to
Highlands. New England States, Mid
die States, Western States, Southern
States, also England, and Switzerland al
ready represented there. Destined to
be cosmopolitan city, on a mountain
plateau, miles in length. Situated in
Macon county, North Carolina, 80 miles
from Walhalla, South Carolina A rail
road now in process of construction from
Highlands, to connect with the Rabun
Gap Road Is miles distant. It's greatest
need is Presbyterian church ediice.
Two Thousand Dollars will secure this.
All ye who have the glory of Christ
and the glory Of North Carolina at heart,
help
Contributions received by
A. w. MILLER,
A. G. BRENIzER,
Committee.
Apply to S. T. Kelsey, Esq, or S: P.
Ravenel, Esq, Highlands, Macon coun-
ty, N. O., for all needed information.
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able"
If the critics, and the admirers as well,
OF Mr.. Spencer will extend their reading
a little farther, they will learn that
among scientific and philosophical men,
his reputation is by no means high, and
that it is not at all likely that he will
pull down any received system or build
up new one. He has worked hard,
but the results, notwithstanding his great
number Of volumes, have been only frag-
mentarY
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20

The HARMONY OF THE BIBLE WITH SCIENCE
OR, MOSES AND GEOLOGY. By Samuel Knns,
Ph.D., FellowSsf the Royal Astronomical So
ciety; Member Of the Biblical Archaeological
Society; Principal of the College, Hlgh5ury
New Park. With ITO Illustrations. Second
Edition. Cassill, Potter, Galpin Co New
York, London, and Paris.
The recent attempts to reconcile science with
religion are far from satisfactory. They are
generally written by persons who know little OF
science, or by persons who set out by conces-
slons to science in the departments of anthro.
pology and archaeology which ought not to be
made. The present work is peculiar one the
author seems to be well-informed, and has
brought together a wonderful collection of mat
ter from all the departments of science; and vet
we are not able to see that one who has IT ad
the book will rise from it with any very clear
ideas of the reconciliation between Science and
Scripture. 1t is very readable book, and full
OF great deal of curious and interesting mat
ter, much of which bears on the subject which
the author has in hand; and yet we think that
fully one half of the materials thus collected
ought to have been omitted. There is a great
diligence in collecting information, and too lit
tie attention to the logical bearing which it has
on the argument For example, in chapter " j.,
under the head of Let the Dry Land Appear II
we have dissertation of nearly thirty pages on
Volcanoes, which has nothing on earth to do
with the subject. The writer goes into a min.
ute account of the formation of thu crater oil
Jorullo, at Cotopaxi, Mount Etna, Vesuvius. the
earthquake of Lisbon, &C., all of which is abso-
lutely irrelevant to the elevation of the CONT
nents out of the water So in chapter v, on
the creation of plants, we have a pleasant and
gossipPy paper on Botany, which throws very
little light on the demonstration of this dav's
work with the appearance Of plants on the earth
as revealed by geology. Under the head oil
" the fourth day" we have dissertation on AS.
tronomy-very agreeable, but not pertinent
80, when we come to the fifth day, we have an
account of the Discovery of the Mammoth in
siberia wholly irrelevant; and then de.
scrlption of the Megatherium, the Structure OF
the Bee &c. When we come to Man. DR..
hlnns Pronounces it wholly unimportant when
man was created or whether we accept the
theory Of Lyeli or that of Hugh Miller AS
another example Of the irrelevant character OF
much Of the matter collected in the volume we
may mention the Appendix, which consists of q
paper on Diamonds written by the author for
the Boys Newspaper November 10, $780,"
The book is very handsomely printed and
richly illustrated, and, as we have said is enter
tanning and instructive; but it does not serve
the purpose for which it was written.
For sale in Richmond by J. w. Randolph &
English, Main street.
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There are in all seventy of the Egyp-
tian pyramids. Seven are at Gizeh, five
at Abusir, eleven at Sakkara, five at
Dashur; some are built of stone and
others Of brick. The principal one is at
Gizeh. This pyramid was erected as a
mausoleum for Khufu or Cheops of the
fourth Egyptian dynasty, who reigned
about $500 years B. @. 1t is of stone,
transported over causeway eight miles,
from the quarries to the site. The con,
struction Of this causeway occupied 100
200 men for ten years. Twenty years
more were consumed in the building of
the pyramid itself, which is $50 feet in
height, TAG feet square at the base, and
contains 100000 tons of stone. The
four sides exactly face the four cardinal
points. The interior contains what is
called the Kings chamber and the
Queens chamber lin which the bodies of
the sovereign and his queen were found)
and numerous small chambers.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20

HALF HOURS WITH THE LESSONS OF 1888. Pres
byterlan Board of Publication. Price 81 so.
we desire to call special attention to this lit
tie inexpensive volume; it is timely inasmuch
as 1t treats of the topics which the International
Lessons will bring before the churches during
the year 1888. But it has none of that perfume
toriness which generally characteristics such
works and shows so evidently that they are put
up by the job" On the contrary it is good
book, dangerously good for preacher; we have
read 1T through line by line with increasing
pleasure, and trust that it will give new i'm
pulse to expository preaching, OF which it is a
most excellent illustration. There are forty
eight capital sermons in it prepared by twenty
four men of first class ability some of whom are
In our Southern Church; they are in first-rate
company and their company has no reason to
be ashamed of them either. We have Dr. John
Halls proverbial solidness-he hits like a
heavyweight always; we have Dr. Herrick
Johnson's clear-ringing- style, and
DIR. Cuylers barbed sentences, pointed as a
spear; and DR.. Witherspoons incompatible
grace of thought and melody of expression land
where is his superior for saying the right thing,
at the right time, and in the right way p But
we Will not particularise further We have
read few books, especially expository treatises,
which give as much satisfaction. Dr. John
sons admirable sermon on Righteous Bold
ness" makes us regret that he did not put its
excellence into the theme None Other Nome
instead of anticipating his brother Knox's sub
Ject. We fear that DR.. Hickman has drawn it
little too strong when, on page 38S, he talks
about this American Republic approaching the
ideal theocracy in which the will of God is the
constitution, Christ the visible King and men
the equal subjects"
The Board of Publication and our whole
Church is to be congratulated on the appearance
of this volume. We bespeak for it wide cir
culation. = MACON.
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The V1RdINIAs for November is received.
Maj Hotchkiss continues to fill this periodical
with valuable matter. He proposes, if we un-
derstand him, to republish in the Virqinias,
Prof. Rogers Geological Survey of the State.
A capital idea. We hope he will do so. That
alone would be worth double the subscription
money to the paper.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-12-20

There is much in the doctrine of
Christ that is astonishing; the more we
hear it, the more cause we shall see to
admire it.
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KoENEAUTT LAKE A Story of Early Times in
McMichael, author of'Th Minister'S Daugh-
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This volume gives descriptions of natural
scenery, and picture of society in the early
times of the great Keystone State.
Its representations of personal character are
drawn largely from real life, and very many OF
Its incidents have basis of fact 1t is designed
to commemorate a past age, and to promote S
love tor country life, rural employments, and
pleasures.
For sale in Richmond by Starke & Son.
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General News.

Hon. J. T. Updegraif, the republic.
can Congressman elect from. the sew
enteenth district Of Ohio, died Thurs.
day evening at Mount Pleasant, near
Steubenville, Ohio. He was GO years
OF age.
Said friend to General B. +. But
Ter, just before the recent election,
while discussing politics: General
I'm afraid you are getting into bad
company" ooh, no, was the reply
II never change my politics; change
my party friends sometimes
During the past twelve months
American newspapers have been re-
celved by mail in England at the rate
Of more than $4,000 day, OF 10000,
eco year.
#'Facts speak palmer than
words" Proof:-"The Doct,r told
me to take blue Pill, but | didn t.
for had already been poisoned twice
by mercury. The druggist told me
TO t,y Kidney Wort, and | did. 1t
was Just the thing for my billiousnes:
and constipation, and now | am vel
az eyel "A. ?. Sanford. Sold lr
both dry and liquid form.
Saml. Remington, president Of the
Remington Rife and Agricultural
Company, died IN New York city last
Friday night from pneumonia. His
remains were taken to lion, n. Y.
for interment.
While performing the part Of S
Socum in the play Of that name, a
the Coliseum Theatre, in Cincinnati
Thursday, Frank Frayue accidently
shot and killed Miss Annie Won Beh
rem, who was persopsting Lucy Slo
cum.