4 1 ottrg,
The Closing Year.
The wheels of time are rolling swiftly round,
And it would seem as if life's narrow bound
Were far too short;
Days, months, and Years, with hurried pace they
move,
And as they pass, they bear to heaven above
A sad report.
Short-sighted mortals we; how little think
That we are standing on time's changing brink
BM fora day.
We hear the chiming bell; we tell the hours,
And mark the fading leaves, the dying flowers
All pass away.
Warnings we have, but seem to heed them not;
And borne along, contented with our lot,
Forget the past.
As 't were an oft-told tale or idle dream,
Or like bright flowers dancing on the stream,
That died at last
Now at, this closing year, when we behold
On all things stamped the letters dark and cold,
"Passing away" •
Lord make us feet that soon will be our end,
And fit us,by thy grace with thee to spend
An endless day.
Nittrarg Poticts.
HEAVEN. By Rev. H. Tfarbaugh, D.D. 12m0.,
pp. 290. Philadelphia: .Lindsay Blakislon.
For sale by T. L. Read, Fourth Street, Pitts-
burgh
HEAVENLY RECOGNITION. 12m0., pp. 288
same Author and Publishers.
HEAVENLY HOME. 12m0., pp. 865. Same
Author and Publishm
We are pleased to see that Messrs. Lindsay &
Blakiston have published a new and uniform, as
well as a very tasteful, edition of these excellent
works on Heavenly themes. We do not assume '
the responsibility of vouching for the invariable •
accuracy of Dr. Harbaugh's opinions. In the i
treatment of such topics as he here discusses,
probability is often the nearest approximation to ,
the truth which any man can arrive at; and
where there must of necessity be more or less
speculation, entire consonance of sentiment is
not to be expected. We think, however, that
Christian readers will discover comparatively
little in Dr. Harbaugh's treatises which they
will take exception to as conflicting with either
reason or Revelation. To those whose minds are
muoh directed to the contemplation of Heavenly
things, they will prove a source of great comfort
and delight.
THE -MAN OF GOD; or, SPIRITUAL RELIGION
EXPLAINED AND ENFORCED. By Octavius Wins-1
tow, D.D.- iSmo.,pp. 283. New-York: Rob
ert
Carter .3" Broiers. For sale in Pittsburgh
by B. S. Davis.
Those who have merely a name to live, and
who are willing to continue in their statA of
spiritual deadness, will discover in this volume
nothing attractive ; lukewarm and superficial
believers are not likely to read it with pleasure;
but zealous and experienced Christians, as also
those who lament their shortcomings and long
for complete conformity to the Divine will, can
not fail to meditate with delight upon its precious
words of instruction and encouragement. In
this admirable portrayal of the character and
experience of the man of God, Christ is kept
prominently in view as the only perfect model
for imitation, and the only source of grace to the
struggling Christian.
ABLE TO SAVE OT, ENCOURAGEMENTS TO PA
TIENT WAITING. By the Author of " The
Pathway of Promise . "
18mo.. pp. 280. New-
York: Robert Carter 4. Brothere.
The volume before us is well adapted to pro
mote the spiritual welfare of all Christian read:
ere, and to cause them to rejoice in that com
plete salvation which extends in its blessed influ
ences to all the varying circumstances of life. It
is especially adapted to the wants of such of
God's children as are subjected to many and
painful trials. On our first page the reader will
find a short extract from this volume.
CLAUDE THE COLPORTEUR. By the Author
of "Mary Powell." 16m0., pp. 316. New-
York : Robert Carter 4. Broa. For sale by B.
S. Davis, Pittsburgh.
We have here described the labors, trials and
successes of a Waldensian colporteur among the
Roman Catholics of his native land and other
countries of Europe. The book contains many
well-told and fascinating incidents, a few of
which excite in the mind diversion as well as
commisseration. The importance and desirable
ness of self-denying devotion to the service of the
Divine Master, are forcibly inculcated in this
interesting narrative.
LIGHT ON SHADOWED PATHS. By T. S.
Arthur, Author of " Ten Nights in a Bar
' Room," What Can Woman Do," 6:c. 12m0.,
pp. 365. New-York: Carleton. For sale by
Henry Miner, Fifth Street, Pittsburgh.
If all books of fiction were comparable in
their moral aims and tendencies to the present
work of Mr. Arthur, we would not feel con
strained to leave unnoticed so much of the ficti
tious literature which we receive from Pub Hal
ters. "Light on Shadowed Paths" we can cor
dially recommend to our readers.
CHILDREN'S SAYINGS ; or, EARLY LIFE AT
Roma. By Caroline Hadley, Author of "Sto
ries of Old." With Four Illustrations. Square
form, pp. 180. New-York : Sheldon .A- Co.
For sale by R. S. Davis, Fifth Street, Pitts
burgh.
In this attractive holiday book, a number of
objectionable sayings common to children are
made the subjects of interesting and instructive
stories. Among these sayings occur the follow
ing: "In a minute ;" "I can't do it;" "I quite
forgot ;" " I won't;" " I did not do it ;"
" I don't care." .
HUSKS.' Cowman FLOYD'S Wimps.- By Marion
Holland. 12mo , pp. 626. New-York: Shel
don i t Co. For sale in Pittsburgh by R. S.
Davis.
Marian Harland caters more than we like to
the popular taste for exciting romance ; but we
know her to be an estimable Christian lady, and
one who desires to produce in the minds of her
readers salutary as well as pleasing impressions.
In "Husks," she has adopted as her motto the
following from the parable of the Prodigal Son :
" He would fain have filled his belly with the
husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave
unto him."
HUNT'S GAZETTEER OF THE BORDER AND
SOUTHERN.STATES ; Containing a full de
scription of the Railroad Routes, Cities, Towns,
Rivers, Mountains, &to., &c. With a fine
steel-plate map. By R. fl. Long, late of the
U. S. Army. 24m0., pp. 272.
This valuable hand-book is published by John
P. Hunt, of this city, and is sold by Booksellers
generally. Price fifty cents. Mailed post-paid
upon receipt of price.
In our Lord's Prayer, how sweetly
. does
each petitidn flow into the channel of the
next ! The heart that earnestly prays,
" Thy kingdom come," unconsciously goes
before, and ere the words are uttered, :
brwithtis the prayer, " Thy will be ddrie."
ircsDat 406ing.
From ate Presbyterian Herald
THE MISSIONARY BOX.
sk Story Dedicated to Ladies' Sewing Societies.
BY THE DAUGHTER OF A MINISTER "OUT WEST."
About a mile from the little town of
Rhodes, in one of the far-Western States,
stands a moderately large frame house: the
exterior forcibly reminds one of the para
ble of the man who commenced to build a
castle without counting the cost, and bad
not wherewith to finish his work. It has
been built, or rather begun, by a speculator
in lands, who originally intended it
.for
handsome house, but for some unknown
cause—either his bankruptcy, or some new
trade in speculating—the work of building
bad suddenly ceased. There were shutters
on only four windows of the house. The
rudiments of a porch on one side and large
apertures all around the front door, show
ing that it was the original intention to
have had a fine portico, only marred more
effectually its outward appearance, leaving
a moat disagreeable impression of failure
on the mind of the beholder. The front
door step was about three feet in height,
but the only way to surmount it was by a
pile of stones. Within, the appearance
corresponded perfectly. Part of the house
was plastered; part was not. Some of the
rooms had fireplaces, others without even
the customary aperture for a stove-pipe.
Some of the window sashes' were painted;
others retained the hue of the native wood.
In one of the apartments, one rainy, Au
tumnal afternoon, sat a middle-aged lady
(the wife of a minster " out West") sur
rounded by a group of five children; three
boys and two girls. • The furniture of the
room was of a kind that showed it bad not
always occupied such an- apartment, being
of fine Eastern make, and ill correspond
in., with the bare walls and unpainted
sashes of the room; and in one corner sat
a fine-toned piano. On this, at present,
the eldest daughttr of the group was prac
ticing • and her performance showed that
her talents had been well cultivated. The
other children were variously employed in
work or play.
" How it rains !" said the mother, look
ing out of the window. "If it continues
much longer, we shall have the roof leak
ing again."
Scarcely had the words been uttered be
fore Charlie, the youngest, who Was sitting
near the side of the room, exclaimed, " Oh,
mother I it's - raining on my head ;" and
sure enough that dreadful circumstance had
taken place; the roof was leaking.
The mother and daughter knew by for
mer sad experience that this was but the
beginning of troubles, and pans and buck
ets were soon in requisition, and placed un
der the various ." drops" in the room.
Other rooms were explored, and it was
found that they needed the same attention.
The rain increased, and so did the wind ;
and not only the roof, but the door leaked ;
the wind driving the rain through its open
crevices almost like a stream.
" Mother, it's no use. Let us just take
up the carpets, and live in real backwoods
style. Two or three more dren things will
ruin every carpet in the house."
"I wonder if the dampness will hurt
the piano ?" responded the mother. " Dear
me this is Western life in earnest."
To add to the general discomfort, the
chimney began to smoke. Johnny was
sent iu search of some dry wood, but pone
was to be found.
" Ma, I hate " Out Virest," said Charlie.
" Why don't we go' back to our pretty home
in the East ?"
4 ‘ Hush ! my child," softly responded
the mother; but a deep sigh followed as
she thought of the comfortable home she
had left, and the many reasons (beyond the
comprehension of Charlie) that had induced
the change.
The night was closing in, and still it
rained, and blew as winds oft ? the Western
prairies only can blow. Maggie went into
the kitchen, or, rather, small shed adjoin
ing, and with Johnny's help began to make
preparations for tea in the way of having
a fire kindled in the small cooking-stove,
and putting the kettle to boil.
' " What shall we have for supper, moth
er ? We must try and get something nice,
for father and Sarah will be home soon,
and they will be tired and hungry."
"My dear child, what a question to
ask ! You know we have nothing but
breadand butter and some cold boiled beef."
"I'm tired of bread and butter !" ex
claimed Charlie. "Maggie, do make some
of those pretty, round cakes that have pic
tures on them."
" Watßes, you mean, child," returned
Maggie, laughing. " Suppose I do, moth
er ?"
"There isn't an egg in the house, and
you cannot make them without."
" True, we can't have them; but sup
pose we have toast ?"
No ; we havoon't any milk or butter to
spare, and it is not good without. Just
get what we have, and I will open my last
jar of peaches."
"I'll tell you what to have," said John
ny, looking very wise; "and Sarah and
father both like it."
"Let us hear it."
" Why, fried potatoes."
t A general laugh followed this grave sug
gestion, but it nevertheless met with a fa
t vorsble reception.
"Then, what will we do for breakfast ?"
said Maggie ; " for I had saved the pota
toes from dinner .to fry for breakfast.'
" I'll tell you, sister; you can boil some
more after supper."
" Well; you'll have to get them and
wash them."
Johnny agreed to this, and the potatoes
were soon under full headway, sending
forth a savory smell.
"There they come !" exclaimed the Chil
dren, as a buggy with two occupants slowly
drove up the muddy road leading to the
house. Johnny rushed out to help unhar
ness the horse, but was sent back by his fa
ther, who told him be was already drenched
to the skin, and it was not necessary for an
other to get into the same plight. Rather
crestfallen, Joltnny went back to the house,
where Sarah, the eldest daughter, was di
vesting herself of her damp and heavy
clothing.
Well, daughter, how progressed the
music lessons to-day ?" idfaired the mother.
" Poorly enough," was the reply. "It
seems hardly worth while to go so far into
town, and to houses so far scattered, to
teach a few music scholars at eight dollars
a quarter. I believe I wear out more shoes
in the operation than the whole affair is
worth."
" Did you try to colleet any of those
bills due you P'
Yes; but as usual, I did not get a cent.
If the people would only pay me for tui
tion when it is due, I would not care.
There's Mr. Sanders who has owed me
for the tuition of his daughters for nearly
six months, and I am really ashamed to
ask him for it again." And Saftih thit
PRESBYTERIAN BANNER.---WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1863.
down before the fire with a most disconso
late face.
The call to supper, and entrance of the
father, diverted the attention from these
unpleasant thoughts, at least for the-present.
The fried potatoes and cold beef were eaten
with keen relish, and cheerfulness and
pleasure seerneti .to pervade the circle.
Then came family worship, and heartfelt
were the thanks that were offered for the
blessings Heaven had bestowed upon them.
Two hours afterwards, the father, mother,
and two eldest daughters sat alone around
the fire, evidently discussing some question
of vast importance. The rain had ceased,
but the wind howled more fiercely than
ever through the cracks, and round the
corners of the house. The children slept
soundly the careless and happy sleep of
childhood; 'but anxious were the looks' on
the faces of the group around the fire. In
his hand the father held an open letter,
which he had just finished reading.
4 ( Well-mother, Sarah, Maggie, what do
you think of it 2" he inquired.
" Never-! Never !" exclaimed the im
petuous Maggie. Receive a box of cloth
ing l I would go without before I would
become an object of charity.
" No, Maggie, you misunderstand. See
I wrote to the missionary agency about my
_salary, saying that it was impossible to col
lect any money of consequence from the
people here, owing to the financial crisis,
and informing them that \ my only depend
ence for ready money was their quarterly
allowance of fifty dollars. This is a most
kind and sympathizing letter from the
agent. He sends me my quarterly salary
before it is due; and then in the most deli
cate manner suggests that, if desirable I
can have a box of clothing for my family.
I think it is exceedingly kind, though in
deed it does make one feel a little strange
to have such an offer made them."
" Well, take the fifty dollars and buy
clothes."
"My dear child, I will have to pay it
over on the amount due on the house, right
away. Besides we owe for shoes, and a
heavy bill for groceries."
" Father, I have agreed to take Miss
Bell's tuition out in groceries," said
Sarah.
"Yes, and he'll charge almost double;
and keeps 'only the meanest kind," said
Maggie.
" MIA I my child ; you are uncharita
ble. But Ido feel sorry you could not get
the money. It would go so much farther.
We could then send on to some large city
and get goods so much cheaper."
" Well, mother, I could not get his
daughter for a pupil under any other ar
rangement, and we need everything so
much. I must confess this is a hard time
and place for music teachers."
A long pause, and then the father re
sumed, " I have been to see some of our
church members to-day, and I see but little
hope of getting any money of account this
Winter. I believe their intention is good,
but they have not the money. In the
meantime we must live. We are a good
deal in debt for the necessaries of life even
now, and these must be paid. A minister
must keep good credit. Now, what do we
need in the way of clothing ?"
" Oh, we need everything. The children
are all threadbare, and will absolutely suffer
with cold if I do n't get them some warmer
clothes."
" Mother! just fancy people sending
clothing to a family that has two good, silk
dresses in it," urged Maggie. " I move
you and Sarah sell your dresses and get
clothing instead."
"But, Maggie, you know we have had
them for years, and have always taken
good care of them. We little thought
when we got them ever to see such times
as these," said the mother.
" And then our furniture and piano.
Why, they would set us down as Impostors.
No ! no ! I vote against it most decidedly,"
persisted Maggie.
"Yes ; but, Maggie, remember, this fur
niture was never bought by us; and as for
the piano, it is the best investment we ever
made."
" Well, I don't know what to say,"
spoke the more thoughtful Sarah. "I am
sure they could not possibly send us any
thing in the way of clothing that we do
not actually need. If I get any money col
lected, you know I have pledged it in my
own mind to toward paying off that old
debt in the East, that has been such a bane
to our happiness. I need shoes and dresses
and „a heavy shawl very much ; and dear
knows, Maggie, you will be ready to go to
the ragman with your faded calicoes."
" Then I have to buy corn for the horse,
and we are out of coal and wood," said the
father; and all of these are going to be
very dear."
" Yes, and you know I told you the flour
barrel was nearly out. We have sugar; but
the coffee and tea are both very nearly used
up," said the mother.
That's a fact," said Maggie. " There
was hardly enough flour to make the last
bread; but, mother, I would rather live on
corn-meal, and do without coffee and tea,
than do as you speak of. I think we might
all do without coffee, except you and fath
er; and I am sure I can make delightful
corn-bread."
" Not with the corn-meal here you can't ;
and it ie going to- be very dear also. But
indeed, Maggie, you may have a chance to
try it at any rate; for even if we had some
clothing, I am not certain that we will have
enough money to purchase us even these
things," said the father.
" Father," said Sarah, "I believe it
would be best for me to go and teach in
some Seminary, where I could get ready
money for my services. This thing of tak
ing pay out of the stores is a wretched
business. Out of the three hundred dollars
of tuition-money due me since we came, I
have not received seventy-five dollars in
money. I don't believe I'm going to stay
where I am so little appreciated as that."
A momentary smile flitted over the faces
of the group; but a tear stood in the moth
er's eye as she said,
" Oh, do n't speak of it, my child I Don't
let us have our family circle broken, but
struggle along together. Ido n't see but
what it would be perfectly - proper for us to
accept this kind offer, for it seems absolute
ly certain we are not going to be able to
buy clothes for six children, and feed them
besides."
" Well, I won't wear any of them," said
Maggie. "I'll go to making bonnets, or
dresses, or any thing, but what earn my
own clothes."
"Yes, and who would buy the bonnets,
or who in this poverty-stricken place has
any new dresses to make ?" • asked Sarah.
This inquiry hushed Maggie for an in
stant ; and, hastily rising, she said,
" Well, Sarah, I move we go to bed, and
dream about it before coming to a decision
and besides, we had better go, if we do n't
want to go in the dark, for this is the last
inch of candle."
"Let us just leave it to father and moth
er " said Sarah. " Whatever they decide
will be right." And with a fond good
night kiss they started for bed—Maggie
Voduding and fatig'hing if no ittie ha`d•
ever effected a lodgment in her busy brain;
but Sarah more thoughtfully and wearily.
"Dear children, they always manage to
look neat, at all events," said the father, as
they closed the door behind them.
" Yes ' but it is sometimes hard strug
gling. Sarah is wearing a bonnet she has
had for over two years; and I don't like to
see her going so far to
. town, these cold
days, in thin calico dresse. She repaired
her silk yesterday, and has turned it for
the third time, but she made it look beau
tifully."
Long and anxiously did the parents con
tinue to converse, weighing all the pros and
cons. They would sell some of their furni
ture, but where could they find a purchaser;
and besides it 'would be bard to part with
it, when it had been presented to them.
Ways and means for " making ends meet"
were devised ;• but the final conclusion of
their conversation was, that it would per
haps be best, nay, even necessary, for them
to accept " the box of clothing."
(TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK.)
isallancous.
Uhristians in India.
The Rev. Dr Muliens has shown in. his
statistical tables of Missions, that there are
138,543 renistered:Christians in India; and
that, while there are hundreds of thousands
who listen to the Gospel with eagerness
who.have as yet made no open profession,
there are, in that empire, 1,190 settled con
gregations of native converts with 31,249
communicants, who, out of their slender
means, contribute nearly, 50,000 rupees a
year for religious and charitable objects.—
Presbyterian Standard.
Spiritual Advice by a Physician.
" Old Dr. C." was known as a skilful
physician, blunt and downright, but not
addicted to church-going. Mr. S., the
sink trader, sent for him. The pulse was
examined, the pills dealt out, and the di
rections, given. But as the doctor was
faking up his saddle-bigs, Mr. S. turned
to him with a very pious look.
" I have a solemn request to make of
you, Dr. C."
, 4 What I of me ? a solemn request of
me?"
"Yes, sir;;it concerns my salvation, and
I hope you wont refuse it."
" Why, bless you, Mr. S., that don't
come in my line ; send for the minister."
"But hear me. I feel that. lam a very
sick man, and if at any time you see I am
going to die, I want you should let me
know it at least three days beforehand."
" But whet in the world do you want to
know that for ?"
O, I don't know that I am prepared to
die, and I shall . want at least two or three
days to, preore.”
" 0 well, make your preparation, make
your preparation, Mr. S.; and if you don't
die, it will not—be lost to your customers."
—Monthly Religious Magazine.
Keep an Eye on' the Neighbors.
Take care of them. Do not let them
stir without watching. They may do some
thing wrong if you do. To be sure you
never knew them to do anything very bad,
but it may be on your account they have
not. Perhaps if it had not been for your
kind care they might hive disgraced them- ,
selves and families a long timeago. There
fore do not relax any effort to keep them
where they ought to be; never mind your
own business, that will take care of itself.
There is a man passing along—he is look
ing over the fence—be suspicious of him;
perhaps he contemplates stealing some
thing, some of these dark nights; there is
no knowing what queer fancies he may
have got into his head. If you find any
symptoms of any one passing out of the
path of duty, tell every one else that you
can see, and be particular to see a great
many. It is a good way to circulate such
things, though it may: not benefit yourself
or any one else particularly. Do keep
something going—silence is a dreadfnl
thing; though it is said there was silence
in heaven for the space of half an hour, do
not let any such thing occur on earth ; it
would be too much like heaven for the in
habitants of this mundane sphere. If, af
ter all your watchful care, you cannot see
anything out of the way in any one, you
may be sure it is not because they have not
done anything bad ; perhaps in an unguard
ed moment, you lost sight of-them—throw
out hints that they are no better than any
should be—that you should not wonder if
people found out what they were after a
while, and then they may not carry their
heads so high. Keep it agoing, and some
one will take the hint and begin to help
you after awhile—then there will be music,
and everything will work to a charm.—
Examiner.
AlticulturaL
Improvement of the Horse Stock
The horses of this country, good as they
unquestionably are by comparison,
may yet
be generally improved, especially for riding
purposes—the best class of horses for which,
indeed, is almost to be created in many of
the States. This improvement is only to be
reached by a strong infusion of -blood into
the production of the produce of the best
brood-mares of the general stock through
crosses with thorough-bred stallions; and
when attained, it can only be rendered per
manent by the frequent employment of the
thorough-bred stallion of high type and
running family.
We need not spend much time in offering
proof:of the first proposition. It is plain
that tile rage for harness-horses has opera
ted so largely and so long in discourage
reent of the production of the saddle-horse,
that the breeders in many of our great agri
cultural States are now without the means
to furnish a moderate supply of even mod
erately good riding-horses, whatever the
demand maybe. As for the. first-rate sad
dle-horse, the animal possessing blood as
well as bone, with fine action, speed and
strength, of a qualiq equal to that of the good
English and Irish hunters, we have none
such, except in rare instances, which mere
ly prove the general rule.
gorses of the stamp of those which carry
men of 168 lbs. weight across country after
hounds, at a rattling pace, do not exist in
this country as a class. The want of them
demands the improvement we are now ad
vocating in the general horse-stock of the
States. Such animals being the produce
of thorough-bred stallions and mares of con
siderable breeding themselves, are, of all
others, the best calculated for riding pur
poses, whether in the pleasures of park and
parade, the journey on the road, or in the
military service of the commonwealth in
time of war.
It fbllows that their production in a
Chi:cut:l'y til l oafs ig u nra'aVr of nutioratl
..loticern. For good, fast service, and demi
ity of temper, our harness-horses probably
surpass those of any other land; and with
our vast, fertile country, our ample resour
ces in other respects, the experience Re
have inherited from the most successful
breeders and trainers the world has ever
seen, and with the ability and enterprise
our people have manifested in the prosecu
tion of kindred pursuits, we can see no
reason why we should not soon equal, and
in time surpass, our island progenitors in
the production of the riding-horse. At the
same time, the harness-horse himself may
be still further improved by an infusion of
good blood to supply the bottom, not al
ways found in large measure with great
trotting speed.
We come now to the second proposition.
Reason and experience combine to teach
that the improvement of the horse in gen
eral, add the production of a fine stamp of
riding and cavalry horses, can only be had
by combining the best blood with that of
our best brood-mares of inferior strain.
The thorough-bred horse is distinguished
for greater speed, greater endurance, more
courage, and more beauty, than any other
family of his kin on the *cc of the globe.
All these qualities are largely demanded in
the composition of a fine riding-horse • and
experience, has shown that only a ;light
dash of a heavier and.slower breed is re
quired to give the bone and strength,
which, penetrated by the fiery spirit and
indomitable will of the blood-horse, make a
steed a master of difficulties and up to
weight. If we neglect to seek these grand
qualities in their indigenous fountain, the
thorough-bred horse, we shall never succeed
in raising the first-rate riding-horse in any
numbers. This is the experience of the
English, whose saddle-horses surpass those
of all other nations, simply because they
have a large share of good blood through
their dams and are almost always got by
thorough-bred stallions.
There is, however, a common notion, that
having once- attained a desirable standard
of breeding for saddle and cavalry horses,
we may discard the thorough-bred stallion,
and rely upon the former to re-produce
itself. This is the rock upon which some
breeders have already split, and toward
which ignorance and prejudice will want
our legislators to steer, as for a haven of
rest. The half-bred 'horse, which is the
name for all those half and more than half,
but not quite thorough-bred,; cannot be
maintained at any given pitch of breeding
by the union of mares and stallions of that
stamp. The valuable properties of the
blood-cross rapidly disappear when not for
tified and sustained by further infusion of
thorough blood, and the produce is soon no
better than that of tire ignoble branch from
which it descended. It is, indeed, some
, times worse ; for animals bred after this
fashion are apt to inherit the vices and 'in
firmities of the blood horse, unredeemed by
any of his virtues. It is not the way to
raise fine horses, any more than to found
great nations.
The pilgrims who landed at Plymouth
Rock, and the adventurers who come ashore
at James River, must be reinforced from
time to time with other streams of " thor
ough-bred blood," or the savages will surely
overwhelm them. It follows, that the ser
vices of the blood-horse cannot be used for
a period and then dispensed with. They
are not only requisite in the first produc
tion of fine, well-bred horses, but it is essen
tial to maintain the strain at its pitch of
excellence, that their use should be contin
ued and frequent. We must, then, have a
constant and permanent supply of thorough
bred stallions—nothing else will do.—
Wilkes' Spirit.
FORM OF A DEVISE OR BEQUEST
TO ..!4.1Q1' OF THE
BOARDS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN-CHUBB
The State laws differ so much that no one
form will answer in all the States, but in every
case it is essential to give the RIGHT CORPORATE
NAME.
The oldest Board was originally called the
Board of Missions, but is now incorporated un
der the laws of Pennsylvania under title of
" The Trustees of the Board of Domestic Missions
of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
in the United States of America."
Of the Board of Education : . the corporate
name is, " The Trustees of the Eoard of Educa
tion of the Presbyterian Church in the United States
of America.".
The Board of Foreign Missions is incorporated
under the laws of New-York, under the style of
" The Board of Foreign Missions of the Pre4byte-
Tian Church in the United States of America."
The Board of Publication is incorporated un
der the laws of Pennsylvania under the style of
" The Trustees of the Presbyterian Board of Pub
lication."
The Board of Church Extension of the Gen
eral Assenibly is not' incorporated, but the fol
lowing form of bequest, it is supposed, would be
I bequeath to my executors the sum of
dollars, in trust, to pay over the same in
after my decease, to the person who, when the
same shall be payable, shall act as Treasurer of
the Board of Church Extension of the General As l
sembly of the Presbyterian Church in the. United
States of America, located in the City of St. Louis,
Missouri, to be applied to the uses and purposes
of said Board, and under its directions, and the
receipt of the said Treasurer shall be a full
and legal acquittance of my said executors for
the same. •
When real estate or other property is given, let
it be particularly described.
RESOLUTIONS OP THE GENERAL ASSEM
BLY IN REGARD TO COLLECTIONS.
WHEREAS, Many of our churches do not con
tribute to our benevolent enterprises, and where
as, it is desirable to test the power of simultal
neous effort; and whereas, an emergency has
arisen, requiring the cooperation of all our
churches to save our Boards from serious em
barrassment; therefore,
Resolved, 1. That this Assembly earnestly re
quest. all our churches that have no fixed times
for the purpose, to take up annual collections as
follows, viz.:
For the BOARD ON DOMESTIC MISSIONS
on the FIRST SABBATH OF NOVEMBER.
For the BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS on
the FIRST SABBATH OF JANUARY.
For the BOARD OF EDUCATION on the
FIST SABBATH OF MARCH.
For the COLPORTAGE FUND of the BOARD
OF PUBLICATION on the FIRST SABBATH or
MAY.
For the 130A10 OF CHURCH" EXTENSION
On the FIRST SABBATH Or JULY.
For the DISABLED MINISTE I RS' FUND on
the FIRST SABBATH OF SEPTEMBER.
Roobed, 2. That when the annual collections
cannot be taken up on the days above designated,
it be recommended to take them up as soon
thereafter as possible.
THE HOME AND FOREIGN RECORD.
By order of the General Assembly, the
publication of the Home and Foreign Record
in the quarto or newspaper form will cease
with the December number. It will from
thence be printed only in the octavo, or
pamphlet form, which will be advantageous to
those who annually bind it in a volume. The
matters it presents have a permanent interest.
It is our duty, as Christians, to knot what, as a
Church, we are doing now ; and, if preserved, it
will be a valuable record of the progress of the
Church to succeeding generations.
The change presents a favorable opportunity
for pastors and others interested in the welfare
of the people, to make anew effort to circulate
the Record among them. It is now several years
since any considerable accession has been made
to the list of subscribers, and his thought that
In many churches there are nunaoers recently .
knihr nkfthlog df are exhifentre iff
this periodical. It is hoped that the action of
the Assembly will meet the approval of the
Church, which could be shown in no better way
than by a great increase of subscribers.
THE HOME AND FOREIGN RECORD OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Is the organ of the Boards of Domestic Missions,
Education,Foreign Missions, Publication, and
the Boar of Church Extension, and is issued
monthly, at Fifty Cents a year for a single copy.
Packages to churches, for any number of copies,
at 25 cents per copy. Payment in advance.
Address, Mr. Peter Walker, 821 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia."
POSTAGE.—The postage of the Home and For
eign Record is one cent each paper, payable quar
terly in advance, at the office of delivery. But
packages to one address are liable to one cent for
each four ounces contained in them, payable
quarterly in advance.
Packages of the Home and . Foreign Record are
delivered, free of charge, in New-York, Balti
more, Louisville, Cincinnati, Wheeling and Pitts
burgh.
AN Orrna.—Any missionary, colporteur, or
other person, procuring new subicribera to the
Record at 50 cents each, shall be entitled to 20
per cent, for each such subscription procured
and prepaid.
ITSEFDL AND VALUA
BLE DISCOVERY
Great Discovery/
HILTON'S
INSOLUBLE CEMENT!
Is of more general practical utility than
any invention now before the public.' It
;bas been thoroughly tented during the
Ilea two years by practical men, and pro
nounced by all to be
Applicable to the
useful Arts.
Superior to any
Adhesive Preparation known
HILTON'S INSOLUBLE CEMENT:
Is a new thing, and the result of years of
study; its combination is on
SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES
And under no circumstances or change of
temperature, will it become corrupt or
emit any offensive smell.
d new thing
Its Oombination
N3OOV AMP &MOD
Manufacturers, using Machines, will find
it the best article known for Cementing
the Channels as it works without delay,
is not affected by any change of tempera
ture.
Boot and Shoe
Mannfactu.rere
JEWELERS.
Will find it sufficiently adhesive for their
use, ae has been proved. .
Jewelers
It Is Especially Adapted to Leather,
And we claim as an especial merit, that it
sticks Patches and Linings to Boots and
Shoes sufficiently strong without stitch
ing.
ami les
It is a Liquid.
LIQUID CEMENT
Extant, th - at is a sure thing for mending
FURNITURE,
ONOCICERr;
TOYS,
BONE,
rvoßy,
And articles of Household use.
REMEMBER,
Hilton's. Insoluble Cement
Is in a liquid form and as easily applied
Remember.
as paste.
Hilton's Insoluble Cement
le insoluble in water or oil.
Hilton's Insoluble Cement
Adheres of [y substances
Supplied in Family or Manufacturers'
Packages from 2 ounces to 100 lbs.
HILTON BROS. & CO.,
PROPP.EI7OII.3,
PROFIT/HNC% R. I.
Agents in Phlladelplda :
LaINS & MAGINNIS.
CM/
fung- y
GLENDALE FEMALE COLLEGE
The TENTH COLLEGIATE YEAR opened September
14th, with increased facilities in all the departments of in
struction. A. few more boarding pupils can be accommoda
ted and will be charged from the date of entrance. For
catalogues, terms, ke., address "FEMALE COLLEGE,"
Glendale, Hamilton County, Ohio. . sep3o.6rn
SAPONIFIER,
OR,
CONCENTRATED LYE
FAMILY SOAP MAKER.
WAR makes high prices; Saponifier-helps to reduce them.
It makes SOAP for Foul cents apound by using your kitchen
grease.
OAVTION 1 As spurious Lyes are offered also, be
careful and only buy the PATENTED article put up in laoN
cans, all others being COUNTERFEITS.
PENNSYLVANIA SALT NANIVICTURING SO,
PHILADELPOTA—No. 12T WALNUT STREET.
PITIEBUROD—PTTT STREET AND DUQUESNE WAY.
nov2s-3m
ROBERT S. DAVIS,
Bookseller and Stationer,
NO. 93 WOOD STREET ,
(COR. OF DIAMOND ALLEY,) PITTSBURWI.
iiar Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. A
Liberal Discount from published prices allowed to Ministers
and Students. rfebl.
PITTSBURGH
FEMALE COLLEGE.
REV. I. C. PNRSNINO, D.D., Passinxxx.
Best Sustained College in the State.
Twenty Teachers. Superb buildings, to which improve
ments have just been made at a cost of $20,000. Unsur
passed facilities in the Ornamental branches. Thorough and
extensive course of study.
45. 0 0 per term (14 weeks) pays all expenses in the
boarding department, except washing and fuel. Next term
will commence December 9th. Send to President Pershing
for a Catalogue. • M. SIMPSON, Pree't Trustees.
.
JUST PUBLISHED
The ,Presbyterian Board of Publication,
821 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia:
COUNSELS FOR THE SCHOOL-ROOM. A ?lain Talk to
Boys and Girls on entering School. By John S. Hart,
LL.D. 18mo. Pamphlet, pp. 24. Price 6 cents.
An excellent little book for teachers and patents to place
in the hands of children.
TRACT NO. 267.
OUFLP7ED HER USEFULNESS. Pp. 4
SERIES FOR YOUTH. 1810.:
THE RAILROAD BOY. By Mrs. Sarah A. Myers, author
or' "Par Nicholas." Pp. 180. Three Illustrations
Price 35 and 40 cents.
GRACE ABBOTT; or, Tue SUNDAY TEA-PARTY. Pp. 144.
Three Illustrations. Price 25 and 30 cents. -
AMY'S NEW HOME, and Other Stories for Boys and Girls.
Pp. 216. Colored Frontispiece and two Illustrations.
Price 45 and 50 cents.
THE YOUNG RECRUIT; or, UNDER Wilma Krno. By
Mrs. Sarah A. Myers, author of "Poor Nicholas," ac.
Pp. 216. Three Illustnitions. Price 35 and 40 cents.
AUNT BETSY'S RULE,. and How it Worked. Pp. 390.
Four Illustrations. Price 50 and 55 cents.
. . „ . •
This is one of the very best books the Board has pub
lished, and Intended to benefit parents as w ell as children
A. number of others are in course of preparation, and
will be issued shortly.
IN PRESS AND WILL DE READY FOR THE
HOLIDAYR.
DIAMONDS RESET, and BUSS. JEWSBURY'S LETTERS
TO THE YOUNG. Both beautifully printed on laid
MAO paper, red and gilt edges, bevel cloth, and films
trated.
Please addreee orlon; to
WKNTRROP SARGENT,
Busineas Correspondent.
Any of the above sent by mail, prepaid, on receipt
of the Catalogue price. teb2l-tt
DENTISTRY.
is furnished The very be
at thest Cheap Dentistry ever done in the world,
Dental Institute,
251 PENN STREET. PITTSBEERE, PA.
n720-ly
CARBON r
For Brilliancy and Economy,
81131PAGSES ALL OTHER ILLUMINATING OILS now In
market. It will burn in all styles of coal oil lamps, Is per
fectly safe, and free from all offensive odor. Meardvectored
and for sale by
- W. MACKEOWN,
rebs.ly 167 LIBERTY STREET, PITTSBURGH.
- D. & H. 311CA.LLITIVI,
No. 87 Fourth Street, Pittsburgh,
Have received their TALL STOCK of
- •
CARPETS,
011. CLOTHS,
DRUCCETS,
,
and all other goods in their line, Which they off SHADES
er at prices,
much reduced from those of last season, having been par.
chased daring; the late DECLINE, at
Lowest Oash Rates.
Churtit oa r s supplted so mai, at small advance
at Wit. Wellant
TT 18 TUB ONLY
WIN D. M'CORD JAMES tu,
M? 41U 400 Ity - 31110 411 E 111 U gib
MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS' IN "'
Hats, Caps, and Straw Goods;
WHOLEEIALE AND RETAIL,
1:1 Wood Street, Pittsbe r . h
Have now on band for Spring sales, as largo and comortt•
assortment of G
" oode as can be found in any of th e Ea.. ,: t
cities, consisting of
Fur, Silk, and. Wool H at ,
et every style and quality; CAPS of every quality and
'
fashions; Palm Leaf, Straw, Leghorn, and panata f , RA T
Strew, and Silk BONNETS, etc., etc. Persons wiatoo::'
purchase either by Wholesale or Retell, will find it to tj
OIL AND LEATHER STO - I — t — e.
H IDE,
D. KIRKPATRICK & SONS,
. NO. 31 South Third Street,
BLTWIEN MAILIEZT UM CHURN= STRELTII, Penaarr.pau
Have for Sale
SPANISH AND GREEN SLAUGHTER EIIDEF,
TA AND PATNA KIPS, TANNERS' OIL, CC., A . 1 2 -""
THE LOWEST PRICES AND UPON
THE BEST TERMS.
All kinds of Leather in the rough wanted, r or Ri ,
the taigheet mark e' price will be given in cash, or takt;
exchange for Hasa. Leather dared free of charge,
on commission.
Liberal ©ash Advances made on Leather Comizi.
P .
to lie imemi,
GENTLEMEN' CLOTHING
FOR
FALL AND WINTER.
CLOTHS, CASSIRIERES, VESTINOS, and OVERCOAT.
INGS, will be found at
31E1C. PlillllllollE9lo XllE'
Tailoring Establishment,
NO. 84 'WYLIE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA,
marl lgy
• in) LIBRARIES
• J/LILIP OR
The American Simday School Union
FOR DISTRIBUTION.
The $lO Sunday School Libraries for distribution as
legacy in Will of the late CHARLES BREWER, leig tt
ready for delivery on and after July 10th,1800.
The Sunday Schools entitled to these Libraries are thr.,
established in Allegheny County, Pa., since March
..„
1.860.
Appliornts Will be required to subscribe to statement
lug name, location, and date of organization of the tieh t „
name and Post Office address of Superintendent; averse:
number of teachers and scholars in attendance, and nn
then contributed for support of School.
Reasonable evidence, by amount of contributions and,
erwise, of thepermanence of the School will he required.
Apply to E. It. EATON,
Of EATON, Dlscaue & Co„
Viftl, At_
I=
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
UNITED STATES,
ITnion League Pledge,
In pamphlet form. 'Price 3 cents. $2.00 per tinadre
Single copies mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price.
Address all orders to
JOHN P. HUNT Publisher,
STasermie Ann, Fifth Stroat, Pittalktiret.
=
E DOEITILL SCHOOL,
PRINCETON, N. J.
From their knowledge of Edgehill School, nuder Urn ou t
of the Rev. Messrs. HUGHES and CATTELL, the un,r
oigned cordially recommend this Institution as uottin thi
confidence and patronage of parents, who desire for
sons a School, where due attention is paid alike to the rut;,;
and intellectual culture of the pupils.
JOHN MACLEAN, President of the College.
STEPHEN ALEXANDER, Prof. of Natural Philosophy.
LYMAN H. ATWATER, Prof. of Moral Philosophy.
ARNOLD GIFYOT. Prof. of Physical Geography.
G. HUSGRAVE OIGER, Professor of Latin.
JOIINT T. DUFFIELD, Professor of Mathematics.
J. S. SCHENCK. Professor of Chemistry.
3. H. MoILVAINE, Professor of Rhetoric.
II C. CAMERON, Professor of Greek.
CHARLES HODGE,
A. T. M'GILL,
W. HENRY GREEN, > Profs in the Theological Fes k iwy,
JAMES C. MOFFAT,
C. W.,HODGE,
3. M. MACDONALD, Pastor of First Presbyterian Chutch.
JOSEPH R. MANN, Pastor of Second
For circulars, address either of the Principals.
REV. JAMES P. HUGHES, A.M.,
REV. THOMAS W. CATTELL,
myd-ly Princeton. N.J.
WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OF
the public to the PHILADELPHIA
Housekeeping Dry Goods Store,
where may lie found a large assortment of all kinds of 'Dry
Goode, required in furnishing a house, thus saving 6
trouble usually experienced in huntinfi such articles. in ne
Mons places. In consequence of our giving our attention ! t
this kind of stock, to the exclusion of dress end fancy good,,
we can guarantee our prices and styles to be the mostfarora.
ble In the market.
IN LINEN" GOODS,
W 6 are able to give perfect satisfaction, being the Oldest E.
tablished Linen Store in the city, and having been for more
than twenty years regular importers from some of t Ueteet
manufacturers in Ireland. We offer, also, a large stock of
FLANNELS AND MUSLINS,
Of the beat qualities tc be obtained, and at the very lowest
prices. Also, Blankets, Quilts, Meetings, Tickings, Dar-mA
Table Cloths, and Napkins, Towellinga, Diapers, Iluckabake
Table and rifUJO Covers,. Denman) and Moreau', Lace err
Muslin Curtain', Dimities, Furniture Chintzes, Windom
Shading's, &c. JOHN V. COWELL & SON,
S. W. corner of Cbeetnnt and Seventh Ste.,
Philadelphia.
CEM
E DGEWORTH SEMINARY
FOR
rorrNo LADIES,
AT SKWICKLEY, presents the advantages of a delightful
and healthy location, entirely in the country ; a limited and
select number of pupils, forming a pleasant family circle . ,
every desirable domestic comfort; the beat influences on
manners and morals; with the most efficient and thorough
instruction in
All the Branches- of Education.
The extensive grounds embrace a pond for skating, in Winter.
Facilitiee for riding on horseback are also provided.
PROF. V DR HAM and daughter have charge of the de.
partment of Music and French.
New . pripila received in the order of Choir applications'. as
vacuum= occur. Anew Session will commence on Ilesiav,
January 4th.
For a Circular, or personal Interview, address the Prin.
cipal, REV. A. WILLIAMS.
Secickleyrille, Pa.
WEST BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL
MALE, AND FEMALE.
Duties resnmed September Bth, 1862. The accomm a
tions for BOARDING PUPILS are equal to any in the Sta
The course of instruction thorough. , Pupils received at any
age preparatory to entering the High School classes.
TERMS—for Boarder. gao per quarter.
For Circulars, address
F. DON - LEAVY LONG, A.M., Principal,
leP6-tf Jersey Shore, Lycnniinp Co., Pa
FOR SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES, Sz.C.
Songs of Gathering; Songs of Welcome; Songs of Meet
ing and or Parting; Songs of Brothers and Sisters and
Owe; Songs of the School-room; Songs of Study; Songs
OtiaY; Songs of the Woods, the Fields, and the Flowerk;
Songs of Union; Songs of Freedom and oar beloved Father
land ; Songs of Rxercise and of various Trades and Occupa
tions; Songs Merry; Songs Serious - Songs for the Chapel,
and Songs for the Concert, are to be found in the
GEORGE F. ROOT.
Contains Over 200 Pieces of Musk.
Copies mailed on receipt of 45 cents.
CHAS. C. HELLOR,
Jy22-Iy* No. 81 Wood Street, Pittsbnrgh.
J.D. WILL lAIFIS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Tea Dealer and Grocer.
114 SMITHFIELD STREETS, PIT'TSBIIRGH.
Pure Fresh Teas, and a general variety of Fine Groceries, at
the lowest Cash prices.
Goode caranlly packnd, and forwardeal nw el/mired,
intllo-1y
TFri WARRINGTON,
. LATE OF FOURTH STREET,
Would invite the attention of the Ladies to his well assorted
stock of BOOTS AND SHOES of his own make, or made to
order; and a superior article in material, workrnaneMN
style and finish, warranted not to rip. and to give general
satisfaction which he offers for sale as low as any Eastern
made shoe in the city.
T. C. WARRINGTON,
108 Grant street, (opposite the Cathedral.)
Pitt,haralf.
se le.. m
— U . N . AEE'S PIANOS ARE NOW CON
- sidered the best Pianos in the world, and are fulti
warranted for eight years. As to the relative merits of the
Khabe Pianos, we would refer to the certificates of excellence
in our possession from Thalberg, Gottschalk, Strnekwai G.
Batter, and K. Vieuptemps. A call is' respectfully I
before purchasing elsewhere. Persons at a distance will
please send for a circular. For sale at factory prices.
HAINES BROS. PEANOSare the beet Pianos in the coun
try at the price. GROVESTEEN Aft CO.'S PIANOS. full
octave rosewood, fully warranted, for $250. MARSHALL . t
TRAVEN'S Parlor Gem PIANOS for $225. PRIV:L *6
lIRIODEONS, the best made. Prices from $55 to $220.
ORARLOTTE BLUME, 43 Fifth St., Pittsburgh,
nov2say Bole Agent for above Instruments.
JOHN A. RENSHAW,
Corner of Liberty and Hand Streets,
Pittsburgh, Pa.,
Would invite the attention of the public to his exteniiis
and varied assortment of
CHOICE _FAMILY GROCERIES,
TEAS. Sugar. Cured liana, Dried Beef Fish, Cheese, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Picklee and Sauces, Havana Cigars,
Fresh Fruit, and Vegetables, ka, besides a large stock of
HOUSEKEEPING UTENSILS,
Such sal Wood and Willow Ware, Japanned Tin Ware,
Honsekeeping Hardwire, !cc.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
cif Goods carfeully packed and delivered free of charge
for cartage at any of the Railroad Depots or Steawbosi
Landings. Catalogues containing an extended lift of
sent by mail if desired, and all orders from a distance
receiVe our prompt and careful attention.
JOHN A. RENSHAW ,
se?-11.