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delphia' shows us what we can do among
the respectable people. But on the
Boulevard Bonnie Nouvelle, where they
are fashionable, gay, educated, skepticai,
thoroughly vicious, people with pleasant
exteriors and corrupt hearts. God only
knows what can be done; but, if am to
fulfill this mission, this hall must be on
the Boulevard. The men who sheer at
religion must be the ones we must ap-
proach. 1t is a great experiment; 1
tremble at the thought of it but that is
the location for the new Salle."
So the sale was opened on the Boule-
ward, and the result was watched with
great int, est.
"The living stream of humanity that
passes to and fro along that vast and
magnificent boulevard sent its tribute
into the new hall. The like was never
seen before people were filed with
amazement. What are you doing here?
one of the leaders of fashion said one night
to the man at the door, We are preach
ing the Gospel. The Gospel on the
boulevard Why, are you fools p Come
in and see, the man said. He came in,
and staid the whole hour. 1t was Thurs
day night, when the Bible-class was held,
and about one hundred and fifty young
men were present; and here this gilded,
fashionable, graceless, skeptical man sat
through the whole service of the Bible
class a second hour and then, turning
to the gentleman who invited him to
come in, he said This is wonderful
wonderful | I never expected to see the
like of it in Paris. "-Zadependent.
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commentator, q, would urge
upon them, by y Methods they
may deem best, .avor to secure
from each churc' oporhonable con-
tribution.
Complaint The Rev. F. P Ramsay
surrendered back his letter of dismission
to the Presbytery of Maryland, and gave
notice that he would complain to the
Synod of Virginia OF wrong done him by
the Presby terry of Abingdon in action had
touching his views concerning the forma
ton of Adams body.
Presbytery thereupon appointed COM
mittee of three, viz, Rev. U. McCluer,
Rev. w V. Wilson, D. D., and Rev. P.
D. Stephenson to defend its action before
the Synod
Rev. B. W. Mebane, treasurer Of Pres
bytery, resigned his position, and Rev.
Committee of P4bHcation.-The COM
mittee was directed to notify all the
churches during the month of February
to present this-cause on the first Sabbath
in March, or as near that time as practi-
cable, and to send one-half of their con-
tributions to the Rev. U. McCluer, chair
man Of the committee.
Presbytery appointed Rev. Mr.. Nc
Cluer as colporteur to distribute our pub
locations within the bounds of Presbytery.
OUertMreS of The General assembly,
The Directory of Worship was placed in
the hands of committee, consisting OF
Rev. U. McCluer and Rev. S. D. Stuart,
to report at the spring meeting of Pres
bytery.
The consideration of the other items
sent down by the General Assembly was
postponed to the spring meeting.
Presbytery consists of Is ministers and
SO churches, and has under its care 8
candidates for the gospel ministry.
The Stated Clerk was directed to copy
the Narrative and the Systematic Benef-
cence and Sabbath School reports pre-
pared for the last General Assembly and
forward them to the Synod.
Re-aSseSSDeent of Churches Bristol,
Second, "a; New Dublin, s; Sharon, l !;
Anchor of Hope, Is; Beaver Creek, 8 +;
Bell Spring, 4 Bethel, 8; Bethesda, 3 /;
Chatham Hill, 4; Diapers Valley, 8;
Dublin, 4 Glade Spring, Is; Green
Spring, s. Royal Oak, Is; Sinking
Spring, 20; Riverview, 4; Thompson s
Valley, 3; Walnut Grove, 6; Wythe-
vile, 90 Meadowview, 2; Bland, l IT.;
Burk's Garden, L Mt Airy, L.
Presbyter- adjourned to meet in
Wytbeyillo May 4th, 1886. at u
o'clo NJ. l. N. NAFF, S. @.
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For the Central Presbyterian.
The Presbytery of Memphis

Met at Osceola, Ark, Sept. 22d.
Ten ministers and nine ruling, elders
were present.
Licentiate j. F. Lloyd was received
from the Presbytery Of Harmony, and
was examined and ordained. Mr.. Lloyd
gives promise of great u.efulness in this
important new field Presbytery has
pledged itself for $500 for his support,
and apportioned the same among its
churches. His labors have already been
greatly blessed, and it is hoped his field
will soon be self. sustaining.
The interests of our colored churches
were considered and two ministers ap-
pointed to confer and cooperate with our
two colored licentiates.
The causes of Education and Home
Missions received attention.
Presbytery approved the Revised Di-
rectory for Worship and recommended
that the Assembly adopt it as the Direc-
tory of Worship in the Presbyterian
Church in the United States.
All the overtures sent down by the
Assembly were reported on, but only one
considered, viz, that on the ruling elder
as Moderator. 1t was adopted, and all
the rest were postponed for consideration
at the next regular meeting.
The recommendation of the Assembly
in regard to Family Worship was adopt
ed. E. M. RICHARDSON, S. @.
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For the Central Presbyterian.
The Presbytery of Abingdon

Met pursuant to adjournment in Wythe-
Vile, Va, September Goth, to complete
its business, and was opened with prayer
by the Moderator.
There were present during its sessions
nine ministers and seven ruling elders.
Home Missions The recommended
tions of Presbytery's committee were
adopted as follows:
That Presbytery accedes to the General
Assembly request and will strive earn
estly to raise our share of the funds need
ed in our home missionary work-viz.,
800 for EvaDgelzation and $3.50 for
Sustentation.
That Presbytery recommends and urges
upon all its ministers, elders, and mem
bers to cooperate in the scheme for pro
curing an evangelist to supply the desti-
tute places within our bounds.
That the PresbYtery send down cir
cular letter to its vacant churches assur-
ing them of it's sympathy and Of its earn
est desire to afford them the aid they
need.
Missionary Supplies. -Hillsville, Will
son; Grayson, Sullivan Independence,
Gilmer; Mt. Airy, Preston; Bland, Dog
gett Burk's Garden, Smith; Lebanon,
Stephenson Estillville, Stuart; Mead
ow7iew, McCDtchan S. Fork, McCutch-
an Saltville, Sullivan Sharon Doggett
and Smith; Bristol, Second, Mebane and
McCluer Graham, Preston and Naf.
Foreign Missions. Presbytery adopted
the Recommendation of its committee
which is as follows
That Presbytery earnestly commends
to all the churches under its care the
cause of Foreign Missions as one Of the
great instrumentalities for disseminating
a knowledge Of the gospel Of our Lord
Jesus Christ amongst the nations Of the
earth and that our Sessions be and here
by are afectionately ezhorted to bring
this subject to the consideration Of all
the churches and Of every member Of
every church; and that Presbytery here.
by also makes known to them that it is
its earnest desire to raise the sum Of 1892
for this cause during the current year
according to the General Assembly, re-
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Did You Speak to Him 4?

You had the chance, perhaps such as
will never come within reach of your in
huence again. All How many precious
opportunities slip through our fingers !
The other day Mr. Spurgeon went to
preach at prominent chapel, and, after
taking tea at the deacon's house, walked
down to the chapel under the guidance
Of son of the household.
do you love my Master ?" was the
question which, in his clear, manly way,
the preacher put to his young friend
Before replying, he stopped in the street,
and looking his questioner straight in the
face, said
"Mr. Spurgeon, 1 have walked down
to this chapel with ministers for several
years, and not one Of them ever asked me
that question before"
The faithful word was the beginning
of new light and seeking God, he found
pardon and peace through Christ.
Sincere reader, if you be follower Of
the Lord, ask yourself the question,
"Have I done my duty in this respect p
Or are you letting the opportunities you
have from day to day slip through your
fingers Title Watohmon.
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For The Central Presbyterian.
HARMONY PresbYterv

Met in Hopewell church, September
25th, continuing its sessions three days
The opening sermon was preached by
the Rev. w w. Mills, of Camden, from
the text, Thou art weighed in the bal
ances, and art found wanting"
Twenty ministers and twenty-five ell
ders were present.
The Rev. w. S. Bean was elected Mod
orator, and the Rev W. G. Smith, TEN.
porary clerk.
Licentiate J. @. Williams was dismissed
10 the care of Ouachita Presbytery, and
w. II. Mccullough to the care Of Paris
Presbytery.
One new church was reported under
the name of Richmond, with about forty
members. The organization of this
church led to the dissolution of Elon
church.
A commission was appointed to or.
ganise church at Little Rock in Marion
county.
A call was presented from Bulah
church for one-half the time of the Rev.
D. X. Lafar, and at his request he was
allowed to retain it until next regular
meeting Of Presbytery.
A call was read for the pastoral SER
vices Of the Rev. E. Geddings Smith.
This call was returned without placing
it into the hands Of Mr.. Smith.
Special attention was given to both
Home and Fore Missions, and stirring
addresses were lie.
After careful 4 prsverful considera-
ton the Rev. j. was elected
the evangelist Of
Rev. W. G. q hued in
the Waccamaw & CD Of his
time.
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Central presbpterlan.
Go Forward.
By REV. W. H. pIArr, D D.. LID

By REV. W. H. PLATT, D., LID.
"Speak unto the children of Israel, that they
go forward" -Ex. xiv 10.
Thy Fathers plan, o child of d., is hid
With banner out and armor on, keep watch
Move on or stop, as ne commands; march
through
The gates of faith he opens in the dark,
Nor fear to follow where his pillar leads
And ask not why the sea waits for the wind;
Or why the sun shines not at night, when dew
And sleep are here, and songs of earth are STILL
And suffering signs itselfto rest and dreams;
Why ways grow tangled to the old and blind.
Brui.e not myself gainst bars thou canst not
break
Knock not at doors that God in love hath closed ;
Think not with mortal eyes the boundless verge
To sweep, where lies the cause of things.
Each hath
A path, his own, no other feet can tread;
Nor doubt, because it winds round hills, with
end
Yet out of sight, it leads not home. For thee
IT'S mapped In wisdom's deepest love.
In hope go forward, safe with God amidst
The billows-safe when mighty hosts pursue
And know each duty brings its needed strength.
The vision in the distance ever fees;
Things change or vanish as we grasp them here
Take short views; each new step-another centre
Is girdled by new horizon. Trust
Churchman.
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Progress of the MoAll Mission

Few schemes of evangelical effort have
begun more quietly, grown more rapidly,
or attracted more attention and sympathy
az what is known as the McAll Mis-
in France. Less than fourteen years
ago Mr.. McAll and his wife entered Paris
as strangers, hoping to find some oppor-
tunity of doing little for the moral and
religious welfare of the thousands in that
gay French capital who live with little
thought of Christ or his claims upon
them. 1t was an humble beginning, but
it has grown to be great influence. The
two workers have raised up other work
ers by the score in Paris and at the sta
tions outside of Paris, and every year the
circle of influence is widening. The lit
tie room in which the first services were
held has given place to three central mis-
sion houses, called the Philadelphia, New
York and Baltimore SALES. Around
these are other salles-the Sale Boston
in Montmartre, the Sales Washington
and Cleveland, three SALES supported by
friends in Brooklyn, the Grenelle Sale
sustained by the American Episcopal
chapel in Paris, Sale Beach, recently
opened near the Arc de Triomphe, and a
whole series of remoter stations. Strong
friends have been made in this country
for this mission effort, and last year near
ly $4,000 was raised for the work and
this year the amount will Undoubtedly be
increased.
The opportunities for extension are
boundless. The only restriction is in
funds Every new station opened is well
coined by thoughtful persons who say :
This is what we have been waiting and
longing for. These teachings meet our
deepest needs" The audiences invaria-
bly, listen closely to a searching and
thorough presentation of the truth and
those speakers who keep most closely to
the essential truths and extend the direct
and loving appeals of the Gospel are most
heartily welcomed, says Mr.. McAll and
most eagerly listened to. The funds all
90 for rents and necessary expenses. Mr..
McAll himself takes no part of them Tor
his personal use, and his assistants get
only small stipend. Many earnest wo-
men in Paris give their time freely in
work for the Mission, acting as doorkeep.
ers, supplying books, conducting meet
luB5' duu uelPlub III 1h0 oluBlhS'
One of the most interesting enterprises
in connection with the Mission is the
Sale Baltimore. When the ladies OF
Baltimore decided, two years ago, to I'M
dertake the support OF station, they in
sisted that it should be in the worst,
hardest, and most hopelessly destitute
point in the city of Paris" When the
deciaion vUaa communicated tn Mr. Mo
all he said
/ know just where Satan's seat is,
where the hall ought to be opened. know
Just where it is; not among the slums. 1
know what l can do in Belleville among
the communists, among the wild people
who have suffered 80 much, and been 80
estranged through poPery and supersti-
ton. know what / can do among the
great middle classes the Sale Phila-
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~ Cecil bel, : Pres
byle-y OF West Lexington. Also the
churches of Hopewell and Clintonville,
tc call Rev. W. G. Neville, of the Pres.
byCery of South Carolina
Presbytery deplored the small attend
ance of elders upon meetings, and urged
them to serious consideration of their OBJ
legation in this matter
Reports from the churches indicated a
cheerful religious co1f6ition; large attend.
ance on the ordinances of Gods house !;
marked tokens of the presence and out
pouring of the 'irit in many of our
fields; interest ii prayer meetings and
Sabbath Schools; contributions from most
Of our churches to the various benevolent
causes.
Pastors were directed to preach on the
observance of the Sabbath and Family
Worship.
Catlettsburg was chosen as the next
place of meeting. S.
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fillmore, Nd, October 9TH, IS.

g.
OFFICE OF HOME MISSIONS, I
Baltimore, Md, October 9TH, IS.
During our last evangelistic year lend
ing September 1st,) the sum Of $4,000
was asked of our people to support this
part Of their work. A fraction less than
$l7,5OO was contributed. Some work
which ought to have been done was not
undertaken, and even then at the close
o. the year the central Committee was
compelled to borrow $4,000 or see great
hardships fall on the families Of the evan
gelists who had done the work in the
weaker Presbyteries, and who without
borrowing on our part) would have been
left unpaid.
These Facts
were all given to the Church, and the
plain truth was stated that in order to
do anything like reasonably satisfactory
work in this department, the contribu-
tons Of our people must be doubled, and
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For the Central Presbyterian.
Then and Now =!

In 1880 DR.. Plumer was removed from
his professorship in Columbia Seminary :;
removd because the Board regarded him,
on account of advanced age and in6rm-
ity, incompetent to the discharge of his
duties; removed according to article
H." sec. 2, of the Constitution removed
without formal q. G., judiciaD trial by
the Board removed because the Board
had the right to decide as to his quail
fcations as teacher"
If DIR. Woodrow did not suggest this
action, he heartily endorsed it as right,
went to the Assembly to advocate it if
necessary, aided DR.. Boggs in preparing
his defence of it, and exulted over the de-
cision of the Assembly approving it,
In 1884 DR.. Woodrow was removed
from his professorship in Columbia Sem
mary removed because the Board re-
garded him incompetent to the dis
charge of his duties" removed according
to art. IL" sec. 2, of the Constitution !;
removed without formal Il. e., judicial)
.isl by the Board and removed because
ohe Board had the right to decide as to
his qualifications as a teacher"
DIR. Woodrow denounces IL action as
illegal, as an outrage, as Lynch law His
followers threaten war to the hilt, seces-
sion from the Church. and that this shall
be fully avenged.
What makes the difference between
then and now? Article II. in 1880 said :
1.-THE Board of Directors shall have pow.
er to remove from his Office any Professor
who shall be found unfaithful in his
trust, or incompetent to the discharge Of
his duties. Should his continuance in
office be thought highly injurious or dan
gerous, the Board may suspend him tenn
porarily until his case can be fully tried"
Article H. said the same in 1884 Then
what makes the difference?
Does the solemn protest of six Synods
in the West help DR.. Woodrow case :?
Does the condemnation of his views by
tie Synods controlling the Seminary
make his case less "fully tried? Does
their command to the Board to prevent
such views from being taught lessen the
power of the Board to remove? Does
the demand of Dr. Woodrow, that the
Board shall sit in judgment on the de.
cisions of the Synods to see if they de-
cided right, prove him to be competent
to teach in the Seminary belonging to
those Synods? Does the resolve that
this removal shall be "1ully avenged
evidence that the Board did wrong in re-
moving him?
If the action of 1880 was right, is not
that of 1884 ten-fold more SOP How
then can DR.. Woodrow endorse that of
1880 as right, and praise it as wise and
noble, and then denounce that of 1884
as foul wrong and ecclesiastical Lynch
law? M.
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True merit is like a river the deeper
it is, the less noise it makes.-Halifar.
Reason and virtue alone can bestow
liberty SALISBURY.
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SENT TO AN ASYLUM.
Mrs. Dudley Committed Indefinitely and
VIII Not Go to England.

Mrs. Dudley Committed Indefinitely and
VIII Not Go to England.
New YORK, July 2.-The case of Mrs.
Lucille Yseult Dudley, who was acquitted
on the ground Of insanity, of felonious as.
sault in shooting 0'Donovan Rosa, was up
in court again today. Before the proceed.
ings began q woman lsboring under excite
ment appeared at the door of the court
room. She was prevented from entering,
when she announced herself as q dynami-
ter. She said that Mrs Dudley was no
more insane than she (the speaker) was,
and asked why Mrs, Dudley was not sent to
Jail Ike other people. When told to leave
the building she refused, and was arrested
and taken to police court.
Mrs Dudley was in court, but was con-
fined in the prison pew. Judge Glider
sleeve, the district attorney and the prison
er's counsel held long consultation, at the
end of which the court denied the motion
to transfer Mrs. Dudley to the English
asylum. The district attorney suggested
thst she be sent to the state asylum at Au-
burn, but Judge Gildersleeve expressed his
preference for the Middletown asylum, and
sent Mrs. Dudley there to be confined in
definitely. When notified of the disposition
of her case the prisoner said she was salts
fed, that she needed rest and seelusion,
and expected to be benefited by the treat
ment in MiddleloWn. She viii probably be
taken to her new quarters to morrow.
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BLOODTHIRsTY INDIANS.
The Utes Ready to Fall Upon the
Whites
AND PLUMBER. BURN AND MURDER
In Their Own lnimitabIe StyIe---The Whites
Have no Confidence in the
u. S. Military.
THEY DEMAND ARMS FROM THEsTATE

DENVER, Col, July Gov. Eaton re-
ceived the following telegram this morning
from a rsnchman living near Durango:
The settlements on Mancos and Dolores
are threatened by the Ute Indians and the
people are very much alarmed. Some Of
them are moving their famiie, out for
greater safety, and others, who are unable
. h6ses d5ieeping out IN the sage brush
for fear their houses win be burned and
their families massacred. The citizens
are not sufficiently armed; neither
have they ammunition. Yesterday, q
detail guarding horses, saw an Indian scout
within two miles Of the valley. The people
have no confidence in the United States
military. We demand State protection,
arms and ammunition. Twas instructed by
the citizens of Mancor to make this de,
mand.
TSigned1 MI. MORRIS.
Some days ago Governor Eaton sent In.
spector General Reardon and Lieutenant
General Taylor to the scene of the trouble
to investigate and report. This morning
the Governor received the following tele-
grams:
BUsAyco, COL, Ju'y2
To GOcerRor of Colorado:
Think you ought to send by to.morroR's
express to Durango two hundred 45-calibre
repeating rifles, also ammunition. Have
Just got in from Rico, where they have
5000 rounds of ammunition and forty rifles
and are ready to start without delay, if
called. There is every indication of war
] think the city company ought to be d.
rected to hold itself ready for orders. The
Rico company will have to come mounted
Ihave seen the agent. He is afraid Of
trouble. Quick, decided action may save
the State large expense, and many lives
Signal fires are reported on the mountains
on Dolores and Mancos, and the bucks are
alone and mounted with sure animals and
are off their reservation.
(Signed.) F. W. REARDoE,
Inspector.
DURANGO, July 2-l. a. m.
To GOrerROr Eaton:
Just arrived at midnight. Find trouble
may occur at any moment. Telegraph i'm
mediately to President, will write in MORN
ing. -
fSigned. F. A. TAYLOR,
Adjutant General.
The Governor says he will make further
investigation before telegraphing the Pfesi.
dent.