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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-07-26
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT.
WANTED.

A CAPABLE, EXPERIENCED Cook,
WASHER AND IRoNER, to go to
Soda Springs with a private family.
for two or three months. Liberal
wages given and good references re-
CURED Apply at room lis. Walker
House, from to 6 O'Clock in the af-
ternoOn.
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HORSES FOR SALE,
At PRICE & OLIVES.
BUSINESS FOR SALE.

A nice, profitable business for
sale. Location on excellent street;
good lease on property, and custom
established. To be sod because
party intends leaving. Low terms
offered. Address "W.," Pc. box G,
giving name, for particulars.
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WANTED.

A good girl to do general house
work in small family with every
agreeable convenience. Enquire at
Mrs. Bamberger. opposite Methodist
Church, Third South Street.
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BOARDERS WANTED.

In private family in the Nine
tenth Ward. Enquire at this
Office.
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"a L ~. MONTHLTES, whsn
{ = make a neat little volume.
svs - .-1-J Bindery does work IL
re Ans e reasonable gakas
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-28
THE BEST y!
TEE WALTER /. VsGD TFIII gIElIl.
VyssC,V'Tg.F0EES

sold last season i'm Jefferson d Clarke Counties,
which was more than The aggregate sales of ali
other kinds combined. it j, the best because
il Is the Sip,nicsl Stroaqrs' Liqitcs, Dft,R mast
aaaqcablc 4. pccf,ci ,corkieg. Il WAS not pat out
ia hurry 20 meet a temporary emergency, but
WIS the first Irvine Binder in the field, and was
the outcome of years of thought and labor.
N,hc~ machines are compelled To Use each OH
cr's devices and patents and thus involve item
selves and their customers in law suits AMI
trouble for iuirn scmentS of patents. The
WOOD i, unique i'm itself aving nothing in
coiriirc-- with the other machines.
We refer % IN. foll0til's Jefferson Farmers
who havcthc WoOdmaclinc:
VIM Bcall, ". G.. Carper, Jas. Lee Grig-s, X.
Z. Chew Rev. W. T. Lcavcll +. J. Manning,
Danl. Coleman. Milton Rouse Tanqutry, III.
Il. Davenport. b. c. Washington, mo Burns.
J. D. Butler, Cha+ l.glim''y Herbert iIcndcr-
SON.
call examine sample machine at office OF
Iippctt * Co. Churlcstown. Every machine
Guaranteed For Sale 10y
VALLEY FERTILIZER co.
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Al RHics hcfd IN me thrEs DDIff ~ Ne
Grcpa curt Of JcGersoa CouHty oct.
2O,lSS2
JAMES VI. MASON, Trustee IWf.
Agqiia
SAMUEL L. RISSLER and Sarah J. Risslcr,
his wife, Dclana Ann Johnston, George w.
g.. Johnston, Benjamin Suicr Johnston, James
VI. Johnston. Richard C. Johnston. Mary Frsp-
CO. Dudrear. David Humphrey Johnston. VII
liam Lee Johnston. Tabitha Elizabeth Johnston.
Charles \. Williams Thomas }. Williams, The
Bank Of Charestown. William. /. Wilson, and
Edward Tearney. Executors Of Colin &. Porter
deceased and William Oycrlcy. az IL nistratOr Of
David Johnston, deceased. Dcfenifais.
The object Of this suit Is Ia obtain the dcci-
sion of the Court whether Dclana Ann John
ston. widow of David Johnston, deceased j en-
titled to diver in the whole of the lands con
yeycd by her husband to jane W. Mason, trIis-
tee in deed Of trJst q secure certain debts
named in the bill or vi f<her she J. entitled 70
dover only i'm the surplus after the payment Of
said debts and the rights of tie lc-secs Charles
4. Williams and Thomas J. Williams IN The
said lands. and also 20 audit all the liens on
said lands and to settle their priOrities and t.
have the said land sold to pay the said liens in
such manner - the court may direct.
Itappearing on affidavit fled II this suit,
that the Defendants james VI. Johnston Rich
ard G.. Johnston. Mary Frances DGdrear and
David Humphrey Johnston are nonresidcnis OF
the Si-te Of West Virginia, they are hereby re
auircd to appear within four weeks after the
date Of tire first publication Of tlis order, or
the next Rule day viz: Nov. 9Th iss2, and do
what j. necessary 10 protect their interests ~
this matter. ,,
T. G. Green. 2. Q. Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
October :, lss2-it. Free Prs Fee. ss.s2.
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MONUMENTS TONES,
y ATEN rs

nBTAINED for new Inventions. ~ for inn
" pr1vcncnt> in old ones Caveats, Infringe
ments. rr,lie-M MARKS, and all patent business
pr'n'ptiy attended to.
Inventions TINT HAVE BEEN R'JE,TED may
still. in m,,St. cases, be patented by us. Being
{, opposite tht 1. ;. Patent Oifce, and engaged III
FLUENT Business Exclusively, ~ can Sccurc pateuts
in less time than those who are remote from
Washington. .I
When Ipytftors scnd molcl or sketch, we
make search ia the Patent Olcc, and advise n
to its patcrltablity Ere II ebargc. totrsppnd-
cncc conf lcuiial: fees reasonable; and, M
cIiARGE rNLEss PATENT - oarAiSEr
We refer hy permission 10 the city P'tmas-
ter. AMI a.. tile superintendent ~ the Post Oi'c
VI meg Order Division in Washington. For
s,iccial reference, circular. advice terms, *,
hllrcs. &C. T. SNOW 4 60.
Opposite FlteE; Oll.ce, Washir stcr, ID. {.
Nov -, 1850
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-28
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.

WE will have by September lst, full sup
w PLY Of School Books ofeyery description
also full line Of School Sundries, such ~
pens, slate pencils. sltchel-, &c. We in,,e
the attention If our customer and the pubic
tothis branch If our business. Any book MOI
in stock furnished ia a few days.
AISQCITH & co.
August 70, 1882.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-28

Champion Of Tie World !!
THE CHAMPION GRAIN DRILL.

Northumberland having received the Agency
of this Celcbeated Grain Driil orJelierSon
County, ard having now on hand 4 supply OF
these Drills ard fsll line Of Extras, in case of
breakage. sc no delay can possibly occHrin time
of seeding. We Offer this Drill 70 the farmers
of Jefferson on favorable terms, and do not
fail 10 oxah.ine the Champion before purchas-
in.a Grain Drill. as il beyond doabt the most
important one of all the farm implements, .
good Drill
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Ooh Great chance 10 make money.
NIILDs Those who elways take advan-
tage of the good chances for making money
that are offered gene~;iy become wealthy,
while those who DO net isllfdve such chances
remain in poverty. We want many men, wo-
men. boys and girls to work for Us right in
their own localities. Any one caado the work
properly from the first s.Jrt. The business will
nay more than ten tinIcs ordinary wages Ex-
peirsive outfit furnished f-se. No ore WHO en-
cages fails to make money -aridly Won can
devote your Whole time to the work, OF only
your spare moments Full information and
all that is needed sent free. Address SrlSsoS
x Co. Portland. Maine
Doe . Sly
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PE.ESFER.

4 IL books used in the public schools, kept
IN on liand-Othcrs ordered on short notice.
o T. L.
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EFW on rs NERITS !:

Positive Force-Fcel Grain Distributor, and
Positive Force Feed Grass Seedcr, which can
be used either in front or rear of the hose.
The Fertilizer AttachEent is unequalctl, ana
IS Warranted to Sow Easily and Evenly any of
;l.c various kinds of Phosrhates in the market.
The Champion is thcorly Grain Brill in tho
iaarkct that has Special attachment for Plant
ing Corr for the crop.
TIE Champion is Simple in Construction and
Easily operated both for team aud driver The
material used and quality of worklnanshirare
the Very Best Every Drill Warranted to give
Satisfaction or no sale.
Below we give you a fcN Of tic Practical
Farmers haiiieS tho have purchased tIonn us
and u,ol last year Drills, 10 whom We refer
gthn Burns, Chareslown; VIM Rider Hall
towu; Philip Powers Eipon; Moses W, TruS-
sell. Lcctown; Lewis II. Nichols, HaAtown; ;
John W Tavoner, Charle>town.
Wcalso have secured the agency of tie cole
brntci
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I IQUID Rcnnet. Irish VI IS. Tdpiocp. Cox's
LGelatinc & Cccf~r's Sheet Gclatinc. sold by
GEO I. LIGHT.
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MASONRY & BRICK WORK.

TVIIE undersigned respectfully informs the
citizens OF Jefferson that hc i, prepared On
execute St,r,c ana trick work in a substantial
manner and upon good terms aud with prompt
itudc Good references given.
The Waliing archins and ccmentiug of tiS-
terms q speciality. For pas. custom hc return,
thanks.
WILL. Il MOORE.
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Ta.c .S'0sjCe.

FVIIE Taxes for 1881 are now due and prompt
payment of the same i expected.
JOHN :. MOORE.
October -. lSSi. Sheriff.
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4 cIoicc lot Of Scgafs.
n MERCHANT & LUCAS
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Dress-Mal1ing& stamping.

Miss MARY II. COCKEELL desires Co ana
vi uouncc tp thc ladies of Charlc,tovn and
-.giuitv that she d. prvYcrej O, execute work boo
an the branches of Nuntua-Maiaug ar5 guar
autecs a good it, stylish and substantial work.
STAMPING also du1c iu the very best man
ncr and 20 very moderate rates. Cam be- seen 80
bier fathers residence corner OF Congress ont
" S, fh, patronage OF thc puh.irl- solicited
MuG l-~9
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1882-10-28

ENrT h,i>iuc>, now before the public.
DIS L Nou can make money flStcr az
work for co.. shan 40 girti.iry else. Capital not
needed. We Will start YOU. oi2H cay andUp.
wards made 40 home hy thcmdU>triou>. Men,
women. boy, and girl, wanted everywhere Co
work for u.s. Now Is the slime. You can work
I'm spare time only or give your whole time g.
the business. lou c.,a l'se 40 lop'e and do
the wurS 40 o.hvr business vI,H pay w.
neaIlya> we'll No one can Ell. Co make cnor-
mou, lay by engaging at once. Costly OUTFIT
and terms SC, Money made fast. easily and
honorbly. Address TRUE " Co. Augusta,
Maine.
p,c3. Sly.
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w NifNEiT5 Safe Remedies. SCOTS Emui,
w sion. India Chologoguc, and Pntert
Tonic, Sold by
GRO. r. LIGHT.
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MONUMENTAL MARBLE
GRANITE WORKS.
AaAR4INsBURG, BERKELEY COUNTY
MARBLE AND GRANITE MONUMENTS,
Tosabs Tablets, CURLING and Cemetes work
OF all kinds
( than I'm, ever been for claim that the people IN TINS
ncghbon
WI Min m You You the County and the
advantage take 1t Is intention excel
.ErChifecfmral Gmd .IITiS9iC Treafmeht
10 cye work which superior heretofore manufactured III TINS section
and SEND
INV Agent guarantee than IN ChaStown
ORIGINAL DESIGNS FURNISHED.
Bids on large Monuments SLATE MANTEIS furnished to order and
set up at very low prices NY II tie nd District
~ "F"' W. " - J. A. YOUNG,
H. NOZZLE T,BR General gent PROPRIETOR
November
For sale.

4 NICE lot of Bacon Hams, Shoulders.
\ sides Mackcrd in barrels, Half and
Quarters. Herring amt Shad.
MERCHANT Il LUCAS
June "A i--3
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Phoenix Carriage Works

i HAVE on hand and am constantly adding
1 thereto my Coach Factory in Berryville,
Clarke c6@ntv. Virginia. many handsome, sub
s,anIial and easy going vehicles
CARRIAGES. SHIFrING-TOP BUGGiES,
Pu.ErQNS, EOCKAWAYS. WAGON
ErrES, &C, &C.
Il 1. well worth the attention Of those who need
any of these articles to call and Examine my
stock. REPAIRS Of all descriptions promptly
made. anG The most liberal terms and low char
yes rule in my transactions.
GEO. c. THOMAS,
Bcrrvvie,
Carrie CcGnty, Va.
Nav S, 1850.
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E !gs:,ysI|,ll'.|a|ssI.!g..:.ls;sa
How Lost, H5w Restored

Just published, a new edition of DR.. Culver
wells Celebrated Essay on the np!ica cure OF
SPERM AToRgHCEA or Seminal Weakness, lnyol-
untary Seminal Losses, lmpotcncy. Mental ana
Physical lncupacity Impcdiments 10 Marriage.
etc: also, Consumption, Epilepsy and flts, III
duccd ~ sclf-indulgencc or sexual extraya-
gance, &c.
The celebrated author, in this admirable Is
.av. clearly demonstrates, from thirty years
successful practice. that the alarming conse-
quencc. of self-abuSe may be radically cured
pointing out 4 mode ot cure NJ once simple,
certain. and ctIec;ual, hy means of which cv-
cry sufferer no matter what his condition may
be- may cure himself cheaply, privately, and
raGicrHy.
r2-Thi~ Lecture should be in the hands OF
every youth and every man IN the land.
Sent under seal. in plain envelope, to any
address, pof- paid, on rcccip; OfsiX cents ortwo
postage Stamps. Address.
the CULFEfN.v ELL MEDICAL GO
Al Ann St, New York. n. 4; Post flee
Box. $50
Oct. $ 1851.
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Rags CsRd Paper.

Cash Price paid for Rags ar'' Pa
L per ar the
FREE PRESS OFFICE.
April -. lSS2
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EELLOWS Syrup Of the IEypo Phosplitc,
L Hop Bitters, Kidney cure X Iron Bitters
sold by GEO. r. LIGHT.
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MINED Bird Seed, and fresh Turnip Seed
VI just received.
AlSQClTu X co.
HAIR Bru,hcs. Tooth Brushes and Combs in
L great variety.
April 1. NSQCITI * CO.
I-SE Gum Camphor for preserving your
| Wo,l.n Clothing against moths for sale
chcaI hy AlSQUIrlI * co.
WE guarantee Luga, Liquid Paint To he G.
w qud to ANY paint TO- the market. Come
and 'c MS before YOU purchase. one hundred
gallons OF this superior paint just received.
ASQUITH * co.
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Roland ChiWe6 Flosc,

for Jefferson county, which has the Ttrn Over
Point which gives many advantages, over the
old kind We also have on hand Large Stock
of the Old and Reliable
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TIE STATE OLE WEST VIRGINIA,

Jefferson County, to-w't:
II Rules heH in The UtrEs office Of he
GrcpH Curt Of JeGersoa CouHfy, oct.
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- U N L L - II.

Call at the Foundry and Machine Shop befc
purchasing. WEIRICk X WELLER.
CharlestOwn, AUG. q. 81.
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GROCERIES,

The undersigned has laid in a stool; c>peci'
Ia suited 10 the Holiday season.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20
GENERAL ITEMS.

1t is reported that Mr.. Charles
Dickens went once to a spiritual seance, and
was invited to call up or down any of his dear
departed friends He said, in grave solemnity
and tenderness, 3" May / come into the presence
Of my dear departed friend, Lindley Murray p
They told him this spirit wanted to speak with
him. Said Mr.. Dickens Is this the spirit of
ih,indley, Murray" The reply was, 1t are. .
Mr.. Dickens was satisfied
The authorities Of Cornell Universe
ty have negotiated the sale of large part of
the institutions Westerns lands, by which
about Y2,OOO.000 will be:realized. A few months
ago sales were made to the amount of $500
600. The lands undisposed of belonging to the
University are one hundred and thirty thousand
acres Of pine lands and fifty or sixty thousand
acres Of farming lands.
Mr.. George Junkin, son of DR..
Ebenezer Junkin, has been quite III at Col.
Preston's for several weeks with typhoid fever.
lbs illness iss Of very serious nature. His
father and mother have come on from Texas to
be with him. He has been one of the most
promising young men at our University, at
which he is student. We hope the tide NAV
soon turn in his favor.-Lerington Gazette.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

GLOUCESTER c. H., VA, Sept. 18th, 80.
| desire to acknowledge with gratitude the
following sums, contributed for erection of Glou-
cester church, since my last report through your
paper:
Mr. Caldwell, New York City, S. 90
Mr. George Wise, Alexandra, Va, 90
Mrs n; E. Venable, (through Rev. H. H.
H. Farmville, Va, 90
Member End Presbyterian church, Rich
=, m0nd Through Mrs. Howard) 90
Mr.. Wright, 90
Mr. Sales, 90
These contributed to me directly In addi-
ton, have received checks from E. M. Crutch
field, Treasurer Executive Committee of Domes-
tic Missions, the one for eighteen, the other for
fifty dollars. To the First church, Richmond,
we are peculiarly indebted, and hereby return
thanks for their generous support in our time of
need. Respectfully,
WALTER II. ROBERTSON,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20

studies. But the Lord called him away, net GO
ne was about to step on the threshold of life
ANA 1t IS mysterious. His way is in the sea
his paths In the great waters, and his footstens
are not known" The indications of providence
are generally plain enough to reward our study
but often the event is in the teeth of all known
laws OF probability. 1t is in this way our faith
Abraham -'''N "a
The only son of his mother, and she WAS a
widow. These words of the inspired historian
are again fulfilled. Many hearts have been
made sorrowful by this affliction, only one has
been crushed. And here we can only call to
mind the sweet promise, will not leave YOU
comfortless; will come to you"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20
FOREIGN ITEMS.

-Iwenty-six out of twenty nine Lon
don missionaries in answer to a carefully pre-
pared question, report that of their own per
sonal knowledge they know of industrious
temperate, prudent people whose misfortunes
could not be charged to their own fault or folly,
lacking enough to eat" One went on to saw
that nothing was more common than for an
INDUSTRIOUS temperate workman, who had been
out OF work for any time, to tall sick as soon as
he had obtained work again, his strength hav-
ing been so Slapped by under. nourshment.
"A small but interesting work is be.
ing carried on among the Mongols, large num-
oers OF whom visit Peking during the winter
months partly for religious purposes and partly
Ior trade. Some reside in the city and others
live In tents outside the walls For the benefit
OF this class book-stall was established, two
years ago and Is now in the charge of con.
verified Chlnaman who not only sells the books.
out taxes every opportunity to converse with
the purchasers on the truths of Christianity.
CongregationGLst.
The Norwegian missionary, Optebro,
writes from Zululand that the circumstances
there are much more favorable to the mission
with which ne is connected than they were be.
fore the war. Since the end of the war he has
oaptized twenty adults and he has thirty under
instruction. AT all the stations, except the two
youngest, larger or smaller number of Zulus
have confessed the faith. Day and night schools
are IN full operation. Means are needed to
oulld permanent mission houses, school houses.
and churches, instead of the present reed huts,
"A recent writer on Bible lands re-
ports that of all the seven churches of Asia that
OF Smyrna alone is alive. At the English
church he saw written over the communion
table, " To the angel of the church in Smyrna"
etc. closing with, Be thou faithful unto death
and L will give thee crown of life."
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20
o 1T UARY Y.

Died, September 18th, 1882 LEWIS WEBB. in.
FAINT son of George B. and Jennie w. Matthews.
Richmond, Va, aged l6 months.
Died, August 9Th, 1882, at the Lynch House,
in the city of Lynchburg, WILLIAM PASx1I1
MARTIN, the only son of Mrs. B. P. Martin.
He lacked but six days of being twenty two
years Of age.
The first thought that will arise in the minds
OF the large circle of relatives, friends. and ac
quaintances, who will pause to ponder this sad
announcement, will have reference to the Young
man himself. Was he prepared for the great
changer There is good reason to hone that he
was. He had been carefully trained from in
fancy by pious mother. His disposition was
amiable and gentle, and his department was
correct. During season of unusual RELIGIONS
interest at Hampden Sidney College. a wear or
two ago, he was among the number of those who
were seriously impressed. 1t is almost certain
that the impressions then made were of saving
character. He identified himself in LvnchburS
with the Young Mems Domestic Missionary So
ciety of the First Presbyterian church. And in
his last sickness gave most comforting assur-
ances OF his faith to his afflicted friends
There Is no temper Of mind more constantly
commended In the Scriptures than devout CON
temptation Of Code works of providence
Whose is wise, and will observe these things.
even they shall understand the loving kindness
of the Lord" And yet there are mysteries in
providence which no human mind can fathom.
No doubt the death of this amlable Young man
will lead many to exclalm, How mysterious
Hewas young man of fine capacity. A dis
tlnguished minister Of the gospel writes He
had mind of singular power for one of his
years At once acute and comprehensive" A
distinguished lawyer says knew him well
and liked him much he was sociable and pleas.
ant whenever l met him, and was unusually
well read and informed. His mind was quick
and bright" High hopes were cherished by
many concerning him. And fond motberIs
heart had long cherished the hope that he would
be called of God into the ministry of his Son
He had selected for himself the profession of
law, not however without remarkine that he had
known superior preachers who had first been at
the bar. He was to have gone this autumn to
the University Of Virginia to begin his legal
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-09-20
The Synod of the Pacific had last wear

The Synod of the Pacific had last year
80 churches, the same number of ministers.
9,oOo communicates, and 13, 900 Sabbath School
scholars. The increase since 1870 has been
more than 100 per cent. The increase of the
population in the same period was about so per
cent. In the Synod of the Columbia, embrac-
ing Oregon, Idaho and Washington, formerly
connected with the Synod of the Pacific, the
increase OF churches ministers, members, and
Sunday School scholars since 1870 is fully 500
per cent, while the increase of population in
the same period and territory is about $50 per
cent. In the same period the Synod of Color
ado has come into existence, with so churches,
as many ministers, 1000 members, Is 900 Sun.
day School scholars. This Synod takes a largo
portion of the old territory of the Synod of the
Pacific. These Synods have under their care
100000 square miles-half the territory OF
the United States. If half of this territory is
mountainous and desert, the remainde- is cap
able of supporting 100000 of people In
fifty years it will probably have this popula-
ton
The Western Theological Seminary
in Allegheny opened on Wednesday the 9th. A
large number OF new students was in attendance
and more are coming. The Introductory ad-
dress was delivered on Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock, by Rev DR.. Hornblower, on
" Preaching and the Preacher" He squarely
took ground in favor of women and lay preach
ing under proper Church oversight, but main.
tanned that the official preacher must be divine.
ly called, and educated and commissioned by
the Church.
Grandin, Dakota-A church of seven
teen members was organized at Grandin, Sep
TENDER 3, by Rev. John Irwin, Presbyterian
missionary, assisted by Rev. A. Glendenning,
of Ontario, who has just come to this field.