a ottrg. Buffering. MOH THZ OBILMAti OF HAIVFMAN Trial, when it weighs, severely, Stamps the Saviour's image clearly On the heart of all his friends: In the frame his hands have molded le a future life unfolded Through the suffering which he sends Suffering curbs our wayward passions, Childlike tempers in us fashions, -And our will to his subdues : Thus his hand, so soft and healing Each disordered power and feeling, By a blessed change renews. Sufferingikeeps the thoughts compacted, That the soul be not distracted By the world's beguiling art. 'T is like some angelic wardur,. Ever keeping seared order In the dhamhers of the heart. Suffering tunes the heart's emotion To eternity'e devotion, And awakes the heart's desire FAT the igtu4 !fliere , Psallre Tinging: And with palms the martyrs singing Sweetly to the harper's choir. Suffering. given. o ur. faith.assurance, Makes us patient in endurance. Suffering ! who is worth thy pains? Here they.calf thee only torment— There they call thee a preferment, Which not every one attains. Though in health, with powers unwanted, And *lth willing hearts we hosted .To take up our Saviour's cross; If through trial our good. Master Should refine these powers the faster, What good Christian counts it loss? In the depth of its distrases, Each true heart the closer. presses To his heart with ardent love; Ever longing, ever crying, Oh conform me to thy dying, That I live with thee above ! Sighs and tears at last are over ;Breaking through its fleshy cover, - • Soars the soul to light away. Who, whil& here below, can measure That deep sea of heavenly pleisure Spreading there so bright for aye! Day by day, Oh jeans, nearer Show that blies to me, and clearer, Till my latest hour I see. Then, my weary striving ended, May my spirit be attended By bright'angels home to thee! Xittrarg goticts. THE MERCY SEAT; or, THOUGHTS ON PRATER. By' Augustus a Thompson, D.D., Author of "The Better Land," "Morning Hours at Pat.. moe," etc. 12m0. ' pp. 845. Boston: Gould Lincoln. * For sale by. W. A. Gildenfenney, Fifth Street, Pittsburgh. Prayer is indispensable to the Christian's com fort as well Ile tn his progress in holiness and use fulness. • Ibis both a prrilege and a duty; That it may be acceptable with God, however, and profitable to our own souls, we must engage in , it with the spirit and with the understanding. The treatise by Dr. Thoippson is , well adapted to aid the inquiring mind in obtaining full and Scriptu ral views on this vitally important subject. In the introductory chapter, prayer is presented, first,. as a want, and secondly as a privilege. The body of the work is taken up with the considera tion of the following divisions of .the general PABOEICy of Prayer ; The Being Address ed; Primary Conditions of Prayer; Methods; Qualities; Auxiliaries to Prayer; Adjuncts to Prayer; Prayer, Individual and Social; Seasons of Prayer; Subjects of Prayer; Intercessory Prayer; Answers to Prayer. The volume con cludes with a chapter on the province and the future achievement* of prayer. CHRISTIANITY, THE RELIGION OF NA TITRE. Lectures Delivere,d before the Lowell Institute. By A. P. Peabody, D.D. LL. D., Preacher to the University, and Plummer Pro fessor of Christian Morale in Harvard Univer sity. 12m0., pp. 256. Boston: Gould 4 Lin coln. For sale in Pittsburgh by W. A. Gil denfenney. Dr. Peabody enjoys a distinguished reputation as a scholar and a writer, and is favorably known as One of the least heterodox of the Unitarian preachers. In his Lowell Institute Lectures, he aims to demonstrate that the Gospel is coincident with the religion of nature, prop erly,so called.:, that it is "not a provisional scheme, not a supplementary dispensation, but 00-eternal with the mind of God,- and 'coeval with the souls of Meg—that its doctrines and precepts.; are not true 'and right because they were revealed, but that' they were revealed be cause they are essentially true and immutably right." The bookis, inwkany respects, a valuable con tribution to,theiefeice. of Christianity; but, along with other .defects, it is marred by this serious and radical one, that it ignores --as could not otherwise have been expected—the true and Divinity. of the &Motu; and, while it Concede& the neceisity, of a Me diatorentshOltrist not as the true atoning sacri f ice, not as the Bible-revealed Mediator pleading for souls purchased by his own vica 7 riousrdeath, but as a Mediator -much in the sense in which Moses Was, only more prevalent, as he was incomparably more perfect and exalted than the glifeitileMpr,,Of apd's ancient . People. Dr. Peabody entertains nobler views of Christ than those held by many Unitarians ; but, after all, he regards the Saviour as mainly attractive and .efftitiolina in tst r awciing . forth:befere the ' 4 WOrld as a perfect exemplar for man's imitation. HISTOBX OF .THE ROMANS UNDER THE EMPIRE. By Charles Herivale, 8.D., Late Fellow ' of SL. John's College, Cambridge. From the Fourth London Edition.. With a Copious , Analytical. Index. Vol. IL Small Bro., pp. 428. Neyr-York: D. Appleton 4 , co. For sale by B. .B. Dania, Fifth Street, Pitts burgh. The-amend volume of Iderivalb's • History, has just been published. It will be found in some respects even more interesting than the drat. Beginning with °tester's seventh -campaign in tt 4 8 0r 1 :49Pi•he oomPiete i oprigtmat of that caul* ;;;.and 'then, with -Oonsiderable Minute ness, but in a graphio and pleasing style, it de tails thei , iliVill'oonfilBts hetareei elegem slid the &material Tarty ;. the triumphs of -the former ova Pompey.and the,other republican leaders; the Dittator'a legislative„ eaF,fef :Rome; his n'mbitioge aspirations--after. the, regal title;. his artliallsohemetati, obtain ths coveted <prize ; and his finally tragical death at the hands of Brutus width° other conspirators.' -The concluding chapter contains valuable reflections on the unfavorable influenoe of for eign, and espeoially of Grecian ideas and prac tices, upon the impressible Romans., ,THE. RISE AND PROGRESS ' OP SUNDAY SCHOOLS. By Zahn Corral trove. 1.60111 pp. 283. New York; Sheldon 4. Company For see in Pittsburgh by 1?. S. Davie; The names of Robert Raikes and Williani Fox will be forever associated With the Sabbath School enterprise. As its illustriiMs originators, these devoted Christians and philanthropists are entitled to the veneration and gratitude of the millions who have been, or who will yet be, the recipients of blessings through the instrumental ity of Sabbath Schools. In the excellent compi lation of Mr. Palter, the reader is furnished with interesting biographical sketches of Raikes and Fox; and, along with an account of their labors at the commencement of the work, the book con tains much useful information in regard to , its subsequent history. THE BOYHOOD OF MARTIN LUTHER; or THE SUFFERINGS OF THE HEROIC LITTLE BEG oAa•Boy, who afterwards became the Great German Reformer. By Henry Mayhew, Au thor of "Wonders of Science," "Peasant-Boy Philosopher," etc. 16m0., pp. 372. New- York : Harper 4- Brothere. For sale by Henry Miner, Fifth Street, Pittsburgh. Many of the incidents in the boyish history of the Great. German Reformer are invested with ~the - Charms of romance. In the volume before us, these are so related as to fascinate the young, and at the same time to inculcate in the mind most important moral and religious lessons. It deserves to be extensively read by the young of bath sexes. Atab . ing. thO.,Presbyterian,ileudd. TAE, MISSIONARY BOX. A Story Dedicated to Ladies' Sewing Societies BY THE DADOMTEIL OF A 21INISTER "OUT WEST.' (Concluded.) Three weeks sUbsequent to, the incidents we have related, the family group was again assembled beneath the roof of our Western missionary's home. It was draw ing on to night, but, being Saturday, the eldest daughter and father were both at home. The Autumn was fast changing into Winter; and the howling, restless wind was as usual in full action without: all was cold and dull and dreary. The dim, cheerless atmosphere; -the sodden gray clouds overhead ; the long stretch of monotonous level prairies skirting away on every side to the horizon; all conspired to render the scene cheerless and unat tractive. Within, it was different. It was a hap py-looking, rosy, healthful group, assem sembled in the unfinished and inconvenient sitting-room. The mother, with gentle yet careworn face, occupied a place near the fire, and was apparently entirely absorbed in trying to make a refractory patch on Charlie's best coat look at least as if neat hands bad placed it there—a thing diffi cult to do in consequence os the hole being fully as large as the patch. Sarah was re pairing the self-same bonnet she had worn constantly for two years; and, with a par cel of rather faded ribbons, endeavoring to manufacture a. trimming for the face. Maggie had a pile of the children's gar ments before her, replacing lost buttons, darning rents, sewing on strings, etc.; while the father was poring over a xnanu script sermon. Maggie was . the first to break the silence. " Mother, please tell me where to find some buttons and some naore tape." " My child, I gave you all I had 'in the basket beside you." "Well, I have used them all up, and here's Charlie's Sunday pants minus three buttons ; and Annie's aprons all need tapes." "Then you will have to suspend opera tions. Why did n't we think to send to townfor some yesterday t" " What a nuisance to have to send wmile and a half every time one wants a needle or a pin ; and these mean little stores charge so enormously for these little things." A feiv minutes silence; and then, with a comical smile, Sarah remarked, "Maggie, maybe there will be some but tons and tape in the Missionary Box." "Don't name Box' to me," said Maggie with flashing cheeks, and yet smilingly. " Dear knows I wish some kind-hearted soul would think to put in a few such arti cles; but very differsnt, I imagine, will be the contents!" "What do you imagine will he in it ?" inquired Sarah. "I have just been wondering about that very thing myself," remarked - the mother. " How can people know what 346 stand in need of, away here in this wild place ?" " Oh, I know they think that of course when we are so destitute as to require a ' box' of clothing, we are just like other objects of charity, and things will be se lected only with reference to fast colors and firm textures. Oh me ! I imagine I see the large heavy-soled shoes and im mense hose; the heavy pants for the boys, suitable for the roughest outdoor work. Perchance a cast off dress or two of some finer texture; but linsey-woolsey of heav iest grain and darkest, dullest colors pre vailing. Then, doubtless, there will be heavy yellow-cotton shirts and under clothing, suitable for poor clodhoppers Out West.' Nany preserve me from• any of the contents!" " Maggie, my child you are harsh. ; and uncharitable. That is not the right spirit. But, really, I should think that if the clothing is made up, it will be in great danger of not fitting. I shoUld think they would rather send goods not made into gar ments." "'Just fancy, mother," said Saraii, "if the sewing should be badly done ; and you are so particular. I suppose you would rip every stitokout." "Wait till the box comes, my. 'dears." It was the father who spoke. He did, not like to hear the subject discussed: was painful to him. - The conversation changed, and no far ther allusion was made to the subject. Maggie " suspended operations," and began to make preparations for tea. Poor mag gie I On her fell the. brunt.: of house keeping; and hard enough it was some times to yield patiently in the performance of the yough and unpleasant ,duties insep arable from that occupation in a land where help is high .and scarce, and where,. even could it be obtained, a missionary's family could not afford it. - The family were all seated' at theiffiugal meal, when a heavy rap fell on the door. Maggie opened if : neighbor'; whose wagon and horses were waiting upon the road, stood before it. Here 's Some kind of a box-r-came on ,the stage,to-day to the office. I reckon it's for you, as it, has your address. Been gettin' grocelieli, hey ?" - 'How .the hearts bounded! Even Nag gie's 'eye's betrayed inore thanshe interpled, but, not a word was said. Charlie and the father went out to as silt in oarrying it in. It was not :very heavy, though a good-sized wooden box. "'Been gettin' groceries ?" repeated the PRESBYTERIAN BANNER. - - - - - - . WEDNESDA_Y, DECEMBER 30, 1863. " No, my i friend, I suppose these are not groceries? " Oh ! I see ; but what titialt the box contain ? is it from the East ?" " I am 'really unable to say what the con tents are; and it is not from the Best," was the reply in a tone calculated to check the man's inquisitiveness. By this time it was safely landed in• the house ; and after rewarding the man for bringing it, they again sat down to finish supper. " Father, please don't open the box till we clear away the supper dishes and st,raighten the room.; and, Charlie, you and Johnny must build a good, glowing fire, and we will enjoy it then altogether. " Very well, Sarah; and I vote, also, that Maggie be permitted to retire to her room, so as to be spared the painful spectacle," laughingly spoke the father. In an almost incredibly short spa.oo of tame every trace of supper dishes had dis appeared. A bright coal-fire Wei glowing in the grate; and with 'eager eyes and hearts the family grouped around the box, before which, hammer in hand, knelt the father. • *. Ah me! could the donors only have seen that eager and expectant group`! The lid slowly creaked•olf, wind the mother raised the surrounding paper. " A whole web of beautiful bleached cotton ! was ever anything so opportune !" she exclaimed, lifting the article in her hands. But the children were impatient. Saiah's nimble fingers dived in. "Oh ! Dri• only see!'.` she .e;telaimed, holding up a dress pattern of beautiful woolen goods; "I must have this,!" " Here's a pair of pants—just fa,. me l" shouted Charlie, holding them up ,in tri umph. " Wife, do look ! How could they know how much I stood in need of this '1" and the father held up a large overcoat. It had been worn some time, bat was a fine, hand . some garment. " Here 's'a dress for me, all made up!" It was little Annie who was hauling up a pretty French-merino dress from the depths of the box, looking as if it might have bden worn once or twice. rt Do look at Johnny," exclaimed the mother. He was composedly sitting at a little disiance with a pretty cap on, and was endeavoring to get on- a little paii of boots that he had selected as his particular property. - " Well, I declare l' exclaimed Maggie. "Here's the one particular article that I shall claim; being an evidence of, good taste on the part of the donor." She held up to view a pair of. pretty little Morocco boots. " They tan 't think we, are clod hoppers, after all, or, they would not send such neat little affairs as these." " Now Mag.l that's your weak spot your little foot !" said Charlie. ",I venture they are too small. They have been intend ed for the children." "I beg your pardon, sir. These are just my number." And in proof thereof Mag gie slipped them on in a twinkle; but, at tention could not long be directed to one particular thing; and Sarah aroused Mag gie with • " Dere 's the identical taPes and buttons ! and, do look I here's`thread'of all sizes 'and colors—needles 2 pins, eord, hooks and eyes, knitting-needles, all in one box labelei From an old lady.'" " Bless her dear old soul, whoeVer she is," said Maggie, making a"dive at the box. 44 She is decidedly sensible ; and I'll war rant she sent me these shoes. She has evi dently lived in the West. But what's that, Mother.?" " Nothing more,nor less than an excel- lent pair of blankets, than which nothing could be more acceptable. And see, too, these woolen shirts I—just the thing; for father." " They must have ;thought more of me than the rest; for,, look here!" said he, holding in ope liand two or.,three pairs of beautiful socks, and in the other a lot of ready made shirts of beautiful texture and make. Time would fail to, record all the expres sions of delight as one thing after another was discovered until the box was empty. Two nice celiac) wrappers, ready made, were objects of admifation ; also, some pretty gingham aprons for Annie. A cloak . of fine cloth, that had been but little' worn, was found in the bottom, and was unan imously appropriated " te . mother." Stook bin enough to supply the whole family; a web b of Canton flannel and several pieces• of gray or white flannels, varying from three so five yards. A half-dozen nice pocket handkerchiefs, ready hemmed ; struck Mag gies eye ; also three or four nice; collars. Three pairs.of gloves.of suitable sizes, and two more pairs of shoes, all small and neat, were.also found.. " Well, Maggie, what do you say now r asked the father, when, wearied by, their excitement, they all sat still and looked at each other, surrounded by, the scattered goods. - . . "I think, father, I have been very silly and proud; and tm sure I do feel very grateful to the kind friends who have sent us so many things. I do really feel relieved and happy," said thelmotber, ." to find 'by the character of goods sent, that the donors do not think that because we are in need, and are obliged, to accept Itelp, that therefore we are coarse, and unaccustomed to the refineinents of, 'life. I had so dreaded tel see coarse cloth-I ing, such as we have been unaccustomed' to, and in 'fact do not need: These deli cate, beautiful, and well-timed gifts have completely set my mind at rest." "Why, mother, we will"hardly have to ret 'any more clothing this Winter," said , .Sarah. "That cotton and 'these. dresses and 'shoes; I am sure 'they could hardly have imagined how much.good it would do ; "Come, children, it grows late; letlutil clear away these. .things and . prepare.tol offer up our everting sacrifice of. prayer;and, praise to Him who has put it into , the hearts, of kind friends thus to cheer us. I haVe still much,pretiaraiion to make, for to-mor row in--the way OfstUdi"' Oh ! it was with thinkful and happy heartithat the . inisaionary's family retired to rest that night, They were lonely and' isolated—far front, friends and kindred-::-.' strangers in n strange land, endUring in convenience, priVition„ and"toil; with but little to break the wearisome monotony` of life—but that : Wks an oasis - to Whieh'lnera ory would often revert with gladneas And how many riorelearts-of those'who 'are their companions-fn this arduotiis laber,• might be thris gladdened, benevolent and. .lands ' , Were only put. to the. plow. , Ah I those who have-never known• -what. if is to be deprived even :of the luxuries- of life can scarcely realize what it is to want for the necessaries. Those who, daily, down to luxuriant tables cannot feel that their brothers and sisters, ..reare4l)erhaps quite as delicately, have sometimes ,:not, a sufficiency, of .nourishing fop& When, in, their costly, and elegant vg, t4ey. ' . 11111111 times venture , forth to brave the blasts, of Winter, how many remember that a few.of their snpernumerary articles would lie so welcome and go so far in the family of matralrelf=deiryi tig know if we will but consider, wewill• view the matter in its trneAight; and_lhe result will be that there shall be no needy, Western minister whose family shall not be rejoiced by the timely aid of a box-of clothing. ' isteliantous, Costume. In, the year 1523, Lather laid *de the monk's costume, and thenceforth dressed ac cording to the fashion of the world. He chose black clothes; and Consequently that dolor has become 'the:fashion of the clergy. His reason for chooSing, this calor was this the Elector of Saxony took an interest in him, and nowand then:senthim a piece of black cloth,being:at that time the court fashion_, and because Luther :. preferred it so Iris scholars thought it would become them to wear the same-color as their mas ter: From that time t black has been .the color most worn by the clergy. .The clergy are new generally—di:sari guished.. from others by the white .eravat, though many of them ,are, laying it aside. This distinction was unknown fifty years years ago r when; alLgent t lemen,' especially :the young, : excepi mariners, wore white cravats. ~A,; blank neck tie, : or cravat was th badge of the seafaring man. When the fashion of wearing white cravats change4l, the clergy, did, not take pains_ to change with it, but kept on, in the old, way, LS some few steadfast laymen .11a,oe also done. The peculiar dress of the _Quakers, or Friends, originated in the same way. The founders of the sect neither invented nor prescribed a costume as a badge'of member- ship, as some suppose. Th 6 broad-britamed hat, the drab-colored cloth, - and the 'single breasted and straight-oollarecl ''coat were then generally worn in England by the sober citizens at the middle class in the country. Fashions soon changed, and have, kept on changing , ever. since,- while Quakers have simply kept on ,in the .old way. The court 'dress, too, in respect ti) the cut of the coat, has,like the Quaker's, remained the same. Hence, also, the straight collar is still worn in the military service of Great „Britain and the United States,-and by the police of the Aity of New York.. Quaker, court, -naval, and military steadfastness have alike withstood the change." - 8t =Helena. St. Helena,a little island in'the,South Atlantic Ocean, off the .coast, of Africa, standing.,detached, from any group, and, one thousand two hundred miles from any land, a barren mass of rock, and serving only,, as a watering-place for vessels bound on long voyage's, became, froth an historical event, one of the most memerable spots in the world. It was here-that the greatest man of the nineteenth century found a gaol and a grave: Here 'is the spot where his remains rested for many years', until claimed of the British G-overrinient by Xing Louis Phillippe. The Ceremonies of exhumation were very' striking;'the coffin was brought to light in the presence of the British coml mander, and many legal witnesses, and properly identified. After which it was committed to the care of: Prince de Join ville, and taken; with - many/ ceremonies,. on board his flag ship, where tapers were burned, and a guard of honor kept up around the corpse, night and day, till it reached the shores of France, and was con veyed to Paris, and finally deposited in the Church of the,lnyalides; Witlt'such demon 'of as were never beitowed upon a mortal ; conqueror,. The island was discovered by thie Portuguese in 'l6Ol, came into the poseession of the and finally fell into the hands of the _English in `1551.. It is ten and half miles long by six and three quarters' broad, and is 'about 28 miles in circumference. JaNtme, ytromen. A Japanese lady appears to spend all her talent on her head. Tier bair, is black, glossy, thick and long, and is done up . in a most imposing superstructure, with the aid of, cushions, false hair ; combs-and daggers, or ,cross ,bars of tortoise shell. I cannot describe, it exactly, but,,there appears to be this Plan : Brushed back in one central and two lateral masses from the forehead, it meets the back hair-brushed straight up, and"the consequence is a series of -rolls-in tertwined:with gold thread and, silk and "enriously'fastened up with coral-headed pins, gilt combs and tortoise shell bars. It really has a very pretty effect. The Mar ried ladies' fUrther adorn themselVes by pulling`mit their eye-brows and blackening their teeth, though I believe the origin 'of this , was with the htisbands, who; always free' themselves, wished- to make their wives unattractive to others. Their faces, when they do n't`powder thereselves (which they are very "fond of doing, and painting their lips .with red), are pretty, when you have become , accustomed. to the true Mongolian type.- Their-figures axe_ "absolute perfec tion, and.their hands.and feet. smaller and better shaped .than any I ever saw in , Eu„- rope. Thisis owing to their dress, which ii z nevor tight,and to their never wearing boots, .but only sera.., eandals, or a kind of patten, in *et weather. The dress of the men.. and women is, al most:the-sable. A long "kee-mo-no,',' de seencling ,to the ankles in men, and to, the `ground'with worrien,liinttigh tucked up any heightin walking out, is like a'night-gown - openedin front right down, folded over the breast, and secured at the waist by a girdle, The Eleiirrealare very large and hang' down nearly to the knee. In addition .the wo- Jaen...have g,pieces 'of figured silk, which 114 Wind"tiviaii or thrice round the waist, and then_hang up behind so, as . to dra%) _in a kind of rectangidaifesteen down t'utlie back. of .the knees. Colors are generally *sinnlire; and, 'as 4Cli" as tlinpatterns Which are commonly cheeks, are regUlated by the lair's Tor 'tte 'different Classes: No cap-is worn, but the coolie class generally bind round - their Beadapiece of coarse stuff. The,,Yakouins wear - aCloser kind of, ,kpe giorno,,a4pver,thiti a kind of inantle;gen r erallyof gauze or crape, and marked with the devices of the dainno to whom they be- .long:' They wearnvarious-shaped -hats, and :always-caity two ' , swords %at .the left -side, one longer; ,t.hatt.thaother and both 'gene rally,;; in 0. admirable ,-working order. , You eirgiSt4lWayS.,keeP ,an: i eye on these two ,ftwordedt men. f „ phey, draw, ,you., must shoot them sur le champ, for there is a. law (94ginally doubtlesawith.a humane object) that , j ,if Ara* ,sword they mtun, used it, otherwise they are denapitateil or commit ~ h arikari, that is alit up their Sallie men ought to have a very:clear op,u -'IgOIIMP;I"7",if FINK dO ib., _ Agricultural Department of Agriculture• The interests of Agriculture have not ma terially suffered in the loyal States in con sequence of the war. More territory has been cultivated, and a larger yield received than in any previous year. The diversion of labor by the war is compensated by ma chinery, by young men growing up, and by immigration. It is suggested that, a system of observa tion on the weather, to be daily reported by_telegraph, be purin operation. Also that the, postal laws be so amended as to allow free communication between citizens and the Department on agricultural mat ters. The whole number of packages of seeds, including cotton and tobacco seed, distrib uted, was about 1,200,000. It is consider ed desirable that the, distill:T.6m be con tinued. The proragating and experimental garden is now in charge of a competent per- Son,- and has distributed during the year about 25,000 articles---vines, bulbs, etc.--- half to Members of Congress, the rest to agricultural,societies,. eta. Correspondence has been carried on-con tenting vines and vinoyards,.: a nd valuable facts collected . Som'ething has been. done toward establishingspecimen, orchards of the best fruits, to illustrate the best mode of culture, etc. A botanical ,collection and museum is also desired. Attontion .has been given,to entomology; an expeilenced entomologist eruployed, and his collection placed on exhibition in the Department; also his' collection of facsim iles of all the fruits-of the country, and a complete herbaritOn.. More space is wanted for these and other purposes of the. Depar t, 'pent. Congress last session appropriated $20,- 000 for investigations into - the culture and preparation of 'flax and hemp as a'substi: for tute cotton. A commission was ap pointed July Ist, and cultivators were, invi., tedto send to this office samples of fibres and fabrics, accompanied ..by explanations of processes. A report of results will be hereafter presented.-7'.4angdist. Procure Good Breeds of Swine. Considering the number of hogs thatare raised annually in the 'United States, and especially as so many depend almost exclu sively on the hog crop for the money they need, is it not wonderful that so few per sons take pains to procure the best varie ties ? Suppose you have to give $2O, or even $5O, for a pair of pigs to begin with. Is this an inauperable obstacle ? -I answer no. Doubtless you - may procure a good breed for less money, but let us look at the practical proef„ on, the„ score of economy, and see how long it would take to pay at these figures.: Suppose you have one hun dred hogs of . the alligator or land-pike breed, which you will sell at five dollars per hundred; 150 pouf is at twelve months old, will he abOut all yonican Make them weigh. Here you have $7.50, for each. Again, take one hundred hogs of a good breed, which -will weigh at the same age and with less feed, 250 pounds. Here you haie $12.50, _making a clear profit of $5, without taking, into account the save of feeding, which would no doubt swell the profits td-a, much larger amount. A hog that his to be kept more than one Winter before fatteNing, will eat his head off,in, all cases. .Hence the most profitable kind will be found in those hogs which attain the greatest' weight (without extra attention) in from twelve ,to eighteen Months. Pick for a hog a small, clean head; rather small bone, body. low to the ground, and square; hams full 'and round, disposition quiet and pleasant: Such a hog will al ways insure a good return. If you can. come across, such hogs, whether called Berkihirn, Woburn, SUffold, Qrazier, or what not,-get some and try them. They will not disap point you.—A word to the wise is suffi cient.— Valley Farmer: Reproductive Powers of ,Plants::' In the propagation "of the fuchsia, or any other plant, we observe that the buds of plants have the power of developingrroots if removed from the parent, _and may thus form a completely independent structure. It is by separating, the buds, and placing them in circumstances favorable to, their growth, that any particular variety of-plant may be propagated more certainly than by seeds. The limits which have been, set by the Creator to the duration of the life of each being that exists at•any one time on the surface of the globe, would cause the earth, to he speedily unpeopled were not a compensation provided in the faculty of reproduction, or of the fermation of a new being similar .to itself, possessed by every - kind of plant. This power of, creating, as it were, a, living iaructure, with all its 701- drous mechanism, seems more extraordina vry-ami:mysterionsahan any which we' else where witness ;, yet it is not so perhaps in reality. The processes which are constant ly taking place during the life of each being, and which are necessary-to the main tenance .of its no existence, are no less wonderful• and no less removed from any thing we witness in ,the world of dea l:nat. ter. When the tree unfolds its leaves with the returning warmth of Spring, ihere as 'much.,` to interest , and astonish 'in the beautiful structure and important uses:ef these parts as there is in .the expansfion, of its more gay and variegated blossoms ;-.and . whenit puts:forth new buds which, by their extension 'prolong its branches over a part of the ground previously unshaded by -its foliage i the process, is in itself as monder ful as .the fortaation of the seed that is to propagate:its race in some distant 'spot.-- .Hibberd's Gardeners' Magazine: FORM 'OF g DEVISE OR , BEQUEST, 20, AFT OF THE 'BOARDS OF.. THL , PREBBITERHIN CHURCH. Tha t State laws sliffer so much that no . one piic_wAll i iniwer la thS'StaCes,bat every case essential to gyve the BLURT . 00 • RPOIL&TX NAME.' . , • The oldest Board Was originally balled the Boerd'if Miesicins;butoianctir= incorporated un der the' lawn or , •Penneyilvaniar•Under title of Tr stew- of -the Board of ;Domestic` .lifisilehfs of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Chard: in the•VnitetrSta4er.of Areerio.".: , . . _Of the•: Board,•. of Education the corporate name le i - if , The. Trustees, of the _Board, _of :Edam tionioLthe Presbyterian, tJ,hureh in the : United States of America." • - ,:The Board' et Foreign Missions is ineorperaled -under the laws.of New-Y.ork,.under the.styleo - of " The Board of Foreign Atiesione of the•Prestos/4e risk Church in the United States, of America.' The toard,:icf - Rnlilieitien is %col:Fora : Le& un der the lawsof, Perinsilfaniar under thi" . " 2 r h Zigfelg'9f t 4e , P 7 -' 4 3 1 0 117413 Board of "' ' - " , The'Board ,of Cltroh Ectension of the Gen eral Aiiembly is not iitOorisorsted, the 'fol lowing formof be l cOeet, it id sOpßosed; 140111 a "Oe 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 ag Treasurer, of the Il i onid Of Miura Eitertgion of as Gertifesizdts eembly of the . Presbyterian Church in the United Oates of America, located in the City of St. .Louie, Nissouri, 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 ray said executors for the same. When real estate or other property is given, let it be particularly dbscribed. RESOLUTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEM BLY IN REGARD TO COLLECTIONS. WHEREAS, Many of our churches do not min tribute to our benevolent enterprises, and where as, .it. is desirable to test, the power of simulta neons,effort ;. and whereas, an emergency has arisen,. requiring the °Operation of all our churches to save our Boards, from serious em barrassment ; 'therefore, Reeolved, 1. That this Assembly earnestly re quest all our churches that have n 6 fixed times for the purpose, to take up annual collections as follows, viz.: For the. BOARD ON DOMESTIC MISSIONS OR the FIRST SABBATH OF NO9gMBER. • 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 BOARD <OF CHURCH EXTENSION on the Yuma. Sannarivor Amy,. , For the DISABLED MINISTERS' FUND on the FIRST SABBATH OF SEPTEMBER. Rosolvedi 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 know whit, 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 a new 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 it is thought that in many churches there are numbers recently added, who know of the "existence of 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 subscriber& 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 tel churches, for any number of copies, at 25 cents per copy. Payment in advance. Address, Mr. Peter Walker, 821 Chestnut St., Philadelphia." . PosrAos.---The _postage of,the Rome 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 pheAge„ in New-York, Balti more, Louisville, Cincinnati, Wheeling and Ax Orran.,-:-Any _missionary, eolporteur, or other person, procuTing, new- subscribersAp i the Reco'r'd at 50 cents each, Shall be entitled to 20 per cent. for each such subsciiption procured and prepaid. GLENOALE 'F.ENEAtiE COLLEGE: . . The TENTH' COLLEGIATE YEAR opened September 14th r withincreased facilities in all the departments of in struction. A few more boarding pupils - Can be accommoda ted and-wilt be charged from the date of entrance. -Sor catalogiies, terms, Sc., address "FEM.ALR COLLEGE," Sienfials, Maniliton Connti, Ohio., .sep3o-6m• SAIPON. I P . I E-R , . CONCENTRATED LYE ...FAMILY SOAP -MAKER. , . - WAR makes high prices; Saikinifier helps to reduce them. It makes SOAP for Youn t cents a pound by: naing.your hitched grease. CAUTION! As spurious Lyes are offered also, be careful and oniybuy the PATENTED article put up in IRON cans, all others being COUNTEUFZITO.' . PENNSYLVANIA SALT MANUFACTURING PRILADELPECCA.- 7 10. 127 WALNUT STREET. PLAVBIT/WiT-- , PLIN STIATXT ANTIr Dornuasam , nov2s-3m 1111ZOBERT DAVIS,. Dooksellpr alicl":Stationer, . NO. 93 WOOD. STREET (Cm. ov DIAMOND ALLEY,) • PITTSBURGH. Aar Orders by mail will receive prompt attention. • A Liberal Diekount from Publiehed prices allowed to Ministers and Students. . ' rfebl PITTSBURGH FENIALE , CO.LLECE. REV. I. C. PERSHING, D.D. Passuma - r. Best „Sustained College_ in the State. Twenty Teachers. Superb buildings, to, which improve ments have just been made ate coat of $20,000. Unatir psssed facilities in the Ornamental branches. Thorough and extenaive course of study . . $4.5.00 per term (Wweeks) pays all expenses in the boarding department, except washing and fuel. Next term will commence December 9th. Rend to President Pershing formCatalegue. ht. SIMPSON, Preel Trustees. - singll-13r . S T .-P :U.;B. L S D The Presbyterian D)ard of Publication, 821:Chestnut Stree,4 trhikadelphia: - COUNSELS .POR THE SCHOOL-ROOM .A.2lain Talk to Boys and Girls-on entering Schaaf). By Jahn 8..11 - art, LL.D. 18mo. Pamphlet, jai). 24. -Price 6 cents. An excellent litelo.book teach4re and parents to place in the hands of children. TRACT N0.:167. OUTLIVED HER.IISBEITINEES; . .Pp. 4 SERIES FOR YOUTH .: 18ffi0 THE RAILROAD BOY. By Mrs. Sarah. A. Myers, author of “ Poor 'Nicholas." Pp. 180. 'Three'llinstratione Price'3s andx4o cents. GRAOB ABBOTT; or, TIM SIINiAI; Tea-PARTY. Pp. 144. Three Illru3trutfons. Price 25 and '3O dente. • AMY'S,NriV HOALE, and Other.Stbriaafor Boys and.Oirls. Pp. 216. Colored Frontispiece and two Ilhistrationi. ` Price 45:and 50 cents.. ' TRH YOUNG RECRUIT;_, or, UNDER ..W.Rien Rm. By Mn.a Sarah A. Myrini, uthor of :" Poor Nicholas,"- An. Pipi 216. Three Illustrations, Price{3s arid 40 - cents., AUNT BETSY'S RULE, and Row it Worireit Pp. 396. , rour Illustrations . Price 50 and 55 cents:' - - - This is one of the. very best books the Board has pub lished, auil intended tobenefit parents as iv ell as children A number of others are in aotirsii . of preparation, and will be issued shortly. IN PRESS, ,AND WILL BE. BEADY ..FOR :HE • ."Bir ..LtT D ' • DIAMONMIVESET, arid,*.lSS,4/CW,SBUATS.i.reTTERI3 TO`' THE " T 0112443-. 'tate bbaiiibillil`prtated tinted paper, red and gilt edges, bevel olotbotred s illus trated. • Pleas W.-address orders to WINTHROP BARGEN2r, . - • IluatueeeCorrespoudeitt. AKir day of the above sent ;by mail, prepaid, all receipt Of the Catalogue Price. • ' teb2l;if S"" `The very best Cheap Deatistry ever done is the world, is famished at the. Dental Institute, 251 PENN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA. toY2O-br A - . 11.38 0 :N. , f 4 Fok BrillAaney 800 - nobly , .- lrinuAstornovonira ruanfriaTiNilcOrris tioiTsb _market. It wilt burn in _ail rty,bm of noel on jsmpp, itwer featly bafe, sild'free' from ell . offerisive'odbr: ManutictuAd ,F l l4 for ! 111 4147, MACKE o ,7 cO r N - febs-7.y .167 tritEß* -vv . D. - sz. .11: DUCAL' Trig, /40. A 7E. PPrI f t'AP' e flit,itttiOrghe Itaversof. deed thetrAdip,#ppg of OILMATHS DRUGCETD,. 'SHADES, and all other goods in theii line, which they offer ati prides, msoh'redneedsrws ; thOse,of loot wagon,chased . DULlNE, at gur Litvivv - bst, • Cash_ Rates. Aigir Church Parliete,esspitedse ren a l, et email . tirivanne of at.: . : ; • OEN B. M'CORD F. XIM'illE41311 0 31131311:110 406 4 juivrnuerußEßs AND DEADERIN 4.5 H a t s , Caps, and Straw Go o d ai WHOLEDALE AND RETAIL, 131 Wood Street, Pittebti r „,, tu Rave naw on band for Spring sales, as large and COtatj„, s t a ssortment of Goode as can be found in any of the cities, consisting of Fur, Silk, and Wool H ats o f every style and quality; CAPS of every quality aar: at ' i r o ,fitoos; Paha Leaf, Straw, Leghorn, arid P auataa tia Straw, and Silk BONNET/3, etc., etc, Person„ wittdrlT:' I .4oseeither hy Wholesale or Retail, will find it HIDE, OIL AND LEATHER STO R D. KIRKPATRICK & SONS , NO. 31 South Third Street, sir ms m 42 , Fn Ain CURMyr STREIMB,AbELPEN Have for Balt SPANISH . AND GREEN SLAUGHTER HIDES, CALcc- TA AND PATNA KIPS, TANNERS' OIL, &c., AT THE LOWEST PRICES AND UPON THE BEST TERMS. aer All kinds of Leather in the rough watted, tnn ntio. the highest, marks' price wilt be given in cash. or taker exchange for 11. ..es. Leather stored free of charge, and !,.:I'e enazosundension. Liberal Slush Mamma wade on Leather Caption to Fa GENT'LEALENIS CLOTHING FOR FALL AND WINTER, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VERTENGS., and OVERCOAT. .FROkwill be folind'a.t POILTIRINEW.W3IIII-'l4 Tailoring Establishment, NO .84 WYLIE STOUT, PITTSBURGH, n, inarll43, $lO LIBRARIES The American Sunday School Union FOR DISTRIBUTION, .--The $lO Simibty School , Libiiiiee for distribution as legacy in Will of the late CHARLES BREWER a m' • , ready , for delivery on and after July 10th, 1860. Th&Sunday Scho ols entitled to, these Libraries are tht“ eetabliehed in Allegheny Comity,. since March 1860. Applicants will be required to subscribe to statement rir ing name, location, and date of organization of the Scht--- name and Poet Office address of Superintendent; aver a ,.; number Of teachers and scholars in attendance, and am then cqntiibnted'for strOport of School. otat Reasonable evidence, by amount of contributions and eth of thepermanerece of the School will be reguiter;, Apply to F. EATON. Of Evros, MACIIIIV & yr VS. 14, at .. Pirreb,/,, =MC IRE CONSTITUTION OF THE WITEVECTALTES, AND Union, League Pledge, In pamphlet form. Price. 8 cents. $2.00 per hundred Single copies mailed, post-paid, on receipt of price. Address all orders to JOHN P. .HUNT, Publisher, - - grlls-'t liflaarmin fall. Fifth Sfrr.t. EDGEHILL SCHOOL, PRINCETON, N. J. From their knowledge of Edgehill School, under the tat: of the Rev. Messrs. HUGHES and CATTELL, the signed, cordially recommend this Institution as tt - t,rthyf t ',., confidence and .psitronage of parents, who desire for ta , ,r sons a School, where due attention is paid alike to the and intellectual culture of the pupils. SOHN MACLEAN, President of the College. STEPHEN . ALRICANDER, Prof. of Natural Fbilosoptv. LYMAN H. AT WATER, Prof. of Moral Philefophc, ARNOLD GITIOT, Prof. of Physical Geography. G. MUSGRANDGIGER,Profeesor of Latin. JOHN T. DUFFIELD, Professor of Mathematics. d. S. SCHENCK,. Professor of Chemistry. J. H. MoILV.AINE, 'Professor' of Rhetoric. H C. CAMERON, Proffeaor of Greek. ' CHARLES HODGE,. W. HENRY GREEN, Prof's in the Theological Seicia'y, JAMES C. MOFFAT, C. W. HODGE, '3. M. MACDONALD, Pisstor of First Presbyterian Church. JOSEPH R. MANN, Paster of Fecond « a For cirmilars, address either of the Principals. REV. JAMES P. HUGHES, JLM., REV. THOMAS - W. CATTELL, A.M., my6-ly . Princeton, N.J. WE INVI.TE THE ATTENTION OF the pubic to the PKI:3W.ELPII:LA Housekeeping .Dry Goods Store, :where may be found a large assortment of all kinds of Dry Geode, required in furnishing a house, thus saving th trouble usually sxperienced in hunting such articles, in vi 'done places. In consequence of our giving our attention to this kind of stock, to the eaclusion of dress and fancy good!, we can guarantee our prices and styles to be the most favors. his in the market. - 117 LIMEY GOODS, we. are able to give parfait aridditaloll being the Oldest Er. gabdishodZineft .71crein-the city, andhaving been for more than twenty' yffirt regular Importers from some of t ' . eteet utanufeeturers in Ireland . We tdrer,also, a large stock of . FLANNELS AND.. NINSLINS, of the best qualities te be obtained, and at the very low!! prices. Alio, Blankets, 401113,1%e:dings, Ticking!. Motet Table Cloths, and Napkins, Towellings, Diapers, lancksharke Table and - PhinriZovers, Damasks and Moreins, Lace and Muslin - Curtains, ~Dimities, Furniture Chintzes, Wisdss Shadings; &e., '3OHN V.. COWBLL k SON, MiiMIEMI;iIME E D GEWORTH SEMINA RY FOR' YOUNG LAIATES, . . - AT SEWICKLEY, presents the advantages of a delightful and healthy location, entirely in thoommtry ; a limited ml select number of pupas, forming a pleasant family circle, every desimble.. domestic comtort the beet influences on manners arid morale; with the moat efficient and thorough instruction in • ' Ali.the: Branches, of Education. The extensive grounds embrace a pond for skating, in Winter. 'Facilities for riding on- horseback are also provided. .PROF. V DR RAM and daughter have charge of the de partmentorMusie:ind French. .7 New pupils received in the order of their Applications. se vacancies occur. A new Sest . zdon will commence 011 MMUS", January 4th. • - • • - . Fora Circular,' or personal interview , address the Prise aiPal n.F.y. A. wiims..ms. lade-1y fleirickleyville, Pa. • WEST, BRANCH )11G-11. SCHOOL MALE ANI► FpatALE. ' Duties resumed September Bth, 1882. The, scowl= s tions for BOARDING PUPILS are equal to any in the Ste e The enures of instruction thorough. Pupils received at any age prepiratory to entering thelUgh Scheid classes. .TERMS—tor,Boarders... sao per quarter. For Circulars, address F. DONLEAVY LONG, A.M., Principal, Jersey Shore; Lycoming Co., Pa et op - oR AC4DEDTIP.SS &X- Songs of - Gathering; Songs of Welcome; Songs of Meet ing and of „Parting; Songs :; of( Brothers and Sisters and Itome; Songs Of the School4OOm ; Tongs of Study; Songs of Play ; Songs of the -Weeds, the .Fields and the Flowers; Songs - of Milton; SOngs of Freedom and'our beloved -Father land ;.. Songs of Bxerpise,and of 'various Traclesand Oconee. tiOns ; sagti Marry ; Songs Serioes; Songs for the Chapel, 'and Songs, for the Concert,. are. Co be towed in..the M i ;Et.i&ViVZI? V - In t -BY- . GEORGE F. ROOT Contsins , ,Over 20011.etes.of Mull.. Copies mailed on receipt of 45 cents. CHAS. INEILos, No. 81 VltoOdStreet, rittoburgh .19 22 - )D WI L !LIAM'S, - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ..'Tea.. ,-. Deal - erl and Grocer. 114 SKITIIFIBIII-11TER14T$ PITTSBURGH. Flue Fresh Tees, and a general variety of, Fine Groeerie9,4l; the /wog Casirtirices. .1111:r . Goode carefully packed, and forwarded as &aired. fanialy. • ' • r- C. WARRINGTON, • • . .• ,- LATE 5.. F NOUSTII STREET, :Wouldintitn'the attention of the Ladies to his well asserig , . ~ .... "stockof BOOTS •AND 1110E8 of higkown make, or made V) ,OrdeT{!laPd. - .a ettporio,r, artiele,,,in aaatarial, workinenshii , style anetialitt;-oritaated Mat to 'rip, and to give genera! eatisfaetilon . , which.he offers for sale' AS low as any Easter' made shoe. m the city._ " T.: C. TrAItRINGT t 9.I% ..., 108 Grant street,h*Posite the.e be°l b : setilf!-? . 71 , PitHburg K NA:Bv* piALNos Aajo NOW CON" siderml the best . Pianos in the world , and are warranted foreight years: As to the relative merits of linabe Planes, we would refer, to the certificates of excellam 'in bur possession fiothalialberg, Gbttschalk, Strackm-ch: 6' ..Satter, and IL Vieuptempti., - A`call is respectfully solicvi before. purchasing elsewk e rs. Persons at a distance plume send for a circular. Tor sale at factory prices. : HAINES PIANOS are the best Pianos in the cow:- tryst the price. ,GROVESITEN & CO.'S PIANOS'. full - octaverocievrOodifully*Wirratited; for :$250. MAVEN'S Parlor .Gem.,P/ANOS, for 5323. ttEUSDEONS, the bear Made. :Prices from $53 to SI.V. OHAREOTTE 111613114-4,1 Fifth St., Pittsburgh, - guilt. Agent for above Instrainvat'•, joiteufx. - , - REAtsaikw, TorAer of, Liberty Old 'Rand Streets, Pittsburgh, Pa., FW_otild Invite the .attention of the, public, e to his exter" and-variedaasortnient . • CHOICE iAIkEILY ,GROCERIES, ,TEAS. PAW . -Pune. Dried fleet, 118 h, Chee "' l'° • r'in and Domeeac Pruits,,Fickhei r and: Sauces, Havana OPT , - Hreeh r liriiita and betides alarge stock of 11 ' 13111 S . EV'ESP101113 UTENSILS , Such ae Wood and Willow Ware, Japanned T'ln If , "' ,Hountlstiningliardware, de, W."40,,L.H81.LE AND RETAIL. Goods carferdly. packed and delivered free of clisrfoi . ceiatiteoit ,aiiy of the Railroad Depots or Stestt.'"' Landings. Catalogues containing an extended list of gw. 'ar; "sent mail if desired, and &dere from a distance WIL. receive, our prompt and *Ord attention. : ''JOHN A. RENSHAw . epT•ly CM
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