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BELltGIOUS." ! Services ' in ( tj'he ttfo ? IJethodiet churches to-mocrow as usual. Sabbath. School y t the -morning at ; 9 o'elock, preaching at lOf, 'Class . Meetings in the afU'inoon, and preaching again in the evening at 8 o'clock. The eubject of Mr.SiMsfa Evening Lecture at fTnnity church is " Common Talk " f.n interesting theme.: - Hey. Aaron Turnkr, Pastor of Ingle Street Church, writes to tbe Western Christian Advocate that', the following weekly meetings are held in his charge: One sociable, one business meeting of the Sabbath School, twice we have preaching, eight prayer meetings,5 an J ; eleven ' class , meetings making, in ill, twenty-four. - 1 We received a call on Thursday from Dr. Gillette, Centenary Agent for this Conference! He informed us that a very interesting and, successful Centenary Meeting was held in Jtock- ' port on last Sabbath. The people turned put in numbers, and the subscriptions were . unusually ( liberal. , Notwithstanding! the ' 'Srethodists' of Hockport are making their 'arrangements to build a new church, they responded nobly to the ; appeals'' of I)rv Gillette in behalf of -the Centenary work.' At the time he! left Rockport, on Wednesday, $3,645 had beeh sub-1 scribed, and the . friends were ..confi:! dent of making the amount $4,000. The greater part, if not all, of this'do- . nation goes for educational purposes.' Dr. Gillette leaves our city to-day for Mount Vernon where he will hold a Centenary Meeting. At a sociable given ia the Sabbath School-room of the Wabash Avenue Methodist ' Episcopal Church, Chicago, Tuesday evening, May 22d, Rev. R. M. Hatfield, the pastor, was surprised by the gift of, $700 in United States bonds. ' : Calvin Fletcher, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and one of the oldest and wealthiest citizens of Indianapolis, died Saturday, May 26th, of paralytic pneumonia, aged sixty-nine years.' Revs. J. C. and E. T. Fletcher are among his sons. His estate is variously estimated at from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000. He went to Indianapolis an extremely poor young man. A correspondent of the Western Christian Advocate furnishes the following in response to the question, What was Paul's thorn in the flesh? Answer f Probably some mortifying defect in his utterance: "His speech is contemptible." Who believes, from the Bplendor of his diction, and effect produced, that ; Paul's . answer before Agrippa was contemptible? But because of the glorious . revelations made by , this eminent "apostle, this, thorn in the flesh, this " mesT sengerfrom Satan," lest he should be exalted above measure, was sent to buffet him. What could be more af: ' fiicting to a speaker, who was compared to Mercury, the god ! of eloquence, than some affection of the. vocal organs - whereby, his ''speech shouldhe, rendered contemptible?''! ' - But how could a Paul get such a reputation for eloquence when he was affected with an imperfection that was destructive of eloquence. In other words, how could he get a reputation for eloquence when he was deficient in utterance, an absolute essential to eloquence? We apprehend the " thorn 5 in the flesh " must be searched for in some other direction. BAPTIST CONVENTION AT RUSSELL- .' VILLE, KT. ' The Southern Baptist Convention met at Russellville, Kentucky, May , Several hundred delegates were present, representing all the Southern States. The following permanent offi cers were elected: T. H. Mill, of Georgia, President: S. L. Helm, of Kentucky, J. B. Jeter, of Virginia, R. B. Howell, of Tennessee, and A. P. Williams, of Missouri, Vice PresU dents: George B. Taylor, of Virginia, and W. Pope Yeoman, of Kentucky, Secretaries. In the Convention the second day, an animated discussion arose upon a motion to rescind the resolution passed the first day, inviting visiting ministers of the Baptist faith to participate in the deliberations of the body. Dr. Pratt, of Lexington, stated that there were brethren present from India, who had .always sympathized with us, and also Rev. Mr. Stone, from Philadelphia, and it would be discourteous to refuse these uersonS seata. Mr. Henderson, of . Alabama, said, while he had strong - sectional feelings, and had every personal reason, to retain bitter animosities, yet, in a cause like this, he would ' embrace the whole world. Rev. A. , D. Sears objected wholly to the pro posed invitation, He was against it iaa.ll forma and shapes. Messrs. , Poindexter, of Virginia, Woodfolk, ' of Kentucky, and Owyn, of Georgia, also objected to the admission of these parties.-" . -;.'"'v . .. , After a lengthy debate, m which considerablfi feeline was evinced, the whole matter was. on motion of Dr. Manlv. of Louisiana, laid on the table. There was not the slightest disposi-

tion in the Convention to co-operate in any form with the Baptists of .the North: - - On the third day Dr. Fuller, of Baltimore, offered the following -resolution, which was seconded by Rev. Geo; C. Larimer, of Louisville; Rtvolved. That to the ministers and members of the Baptist Churches, who have come to Russellville- from other portions- of the United StateB, either as messengers or visitors ' the courtesy of an invitation , to take a seat in this Convention be how extended The President ruled the resolution' out of order, a similar question having been decided the day before.;

" EHSCOPAl CHVRCH. St. Paul's : Church Rev. II. W. Spalding Rector. . Services on Sunday next at 10 A.- M., . and 7 p. m. ; Sunday School at 9 A.: ir.i ' During the week, Wednesday at 7i, evening, f: ! - -.The Convention of the Diocese of Indiana will meet on Wednesday next, June 6th,' in St. Stephen's Church, Terre Hautei, it lOiyA.M.' , . ' ! . Virginia, -t-. The grateful - news comes to us; that Virginia, has at last wheeled into the line r and. connected herself with the General Convention " Glory te God in the1 Highest." -And the. I cheering Qjireumstance" is, that it was done, not .because of threats made1, or 'anathemas hurled ' from synods of the North,, not because ihe people wanted to come back as individuals or a peoplej but it was done through ; the , recognition and, opera' tiori, of sound Church' principles . of the divine and permanent nature of the Church ; of .i God- i The -Diocese !.pf .Virgiuia ''! came5, backinto the Union of the Dioceses from the cohesive power of the Church inherent in its constitution and principles! They knew, and confessed, that they had no means of continuing their episcopate. They knew they could get recognition from no. branch of the Church in the whole world; But they also knew that to remain apart was to rend the body of Christ, to commit Bchism; and they loved the Church and the faith,' and so they came back. They submitted to the Church, and not to the North. It was the victory of the Truth over them, and not of their brethren; and in thus confessing to the truth and sacrificing their feelings to it, and breaking down selfwill before it, they deserve our hearty commendation and prayerful imita tion ; and they will receive it, too. Such a confession of Christ before men, cannot but bring the blessing of God in restored unity and good feeling. ;, . ,1 .... ., . : , , . fi . .. , (Correspondence " American Churchman.) Danville, III!, May, 16th 1866. Messrs. Editors: The rite of Confirmation was administered in this plce for the first time, on the evening of Friday last. There is a territory in this part of the Diocese of Illinois as ' large as some of the Northeastern States, where the Church has never been planted, and where it is hardly known. m Most of those present had never witnessed the ceremony before, which was also true of those confirmed.' Although a week-day night was not a favorable time, and the place was not a good one,", we had a full house.; Nine persons . received the rite, and more would have come forward had it not been for the sudden sickness of theRectorJlev. Mr. Purdy. which obliged the Bishop to perform all the .duties, (after eyening prayers) there being no l'resbyter present and no one to present the candidates. Two of the candidates were absent on account of sickness, and one was -put of town. ' .-'. .. .. . Bishop Talbot preached a most excellent extempore sermon on the subject of the " New Birth," defending the Church from misrepresentation as to her doctrine on this subject. On the following Sunday a preacher of one of the denominations here assumed a .different position, laying down his premises, but proving the Bishop right by his arguments. . ' lhe Jsishop made a very favorable impression lor the Uhurch, and we shall have as large a class for confir mation as the present, as soon as - we can have the presence of a Bishop. ine prospects lor the Church here are good. T JNext week we shall let the contract for a church building, and look to be in it in the course of a few months. , ' II. Correspondence American Churchman. Messrs. Editors: The Assistant Bishop of Indiana visited St. Paul's parish, Springfield, on Ascension Day, and was joyfully welcomed. In the morning he preached, and administered the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rector. Rev. Mr. Jackson. In the evening Rev. Mr. Dresser, of Car;hnville, also assisted' m the services. lhe attendance in the morning iWas quite large, but at nisht the church was literallv nacked full, while many went awav. Twentv-six candidates were present for confirmation, and one was conhrmed in Drivate. Ihe ser mons of Bishon Talbot, and his ad dress to the candidates, are not only the theme of conversation among all who listened to them, but they have left a delightful impression of the beauty and holiness of the Church's teachings that will , have its effect in this city. It is expected that a class, almost as large, will be presented to

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Bishop Whitehouse as soon as he can come here. The enlargement of the church edifice is begun, and many of the new pews are- spoken for The parish is very prosperous. Deo soli sit yloria per Jesum Christum nostrum Dominum.Amen. ,- The Prayer Book in a Chinese Dialect. Two. very curious volumes have just been received by an English .clergyman from Ningpo, in China. The first contains the offices of morning and evening prayer in the Ningpo vernacular, and the second contains the Litany and the Communion offices in the same dialect. These volumes have been revised and in part translated by the Rev.. George Moule, who has now worked as a church missionary about three years at Ningpo, and they are destined for presentation to the Lord Bishop of Salisbury. The paper used, is of Chinese make, but the -printing was done at the American Presbyterian Mission Eress, the Roman character having een used throughout. Bound in thin blue colors, and having red edges to the leaves,5 the books remind one of a German edition of some"! Greek or Latin classic; but the smoothness of the thin double-folded paper, and the beautifully clear i typography, would put many a German press to shame. . i : Chinese SijiILIes. Some of the ordinary expressions of the Chinese are . pointedly sarcastic enough. ., A blustering, harmless fellow, , they call a "paper tiger." , When a man values himself overmuch, they compare him to a " rat falling into a scale, and weighing , himself." 4 : Over-doing a thing, they call " a hunchback making a bow." A spendthrift they compare to a "rocket.' which goes off at once: Those who expend their charity on remote objects, but neglect their family, are said to " hang a lantern on a fole, which is seen afar, but gives no ight below." . , ,, A Six Million Corporation. The very valuable leases held by William B. Astor, of Trinity Church, New York, will terminate on the 31st of this month, (May) and put the Church into full control of property worth at least $6,000,000 Mr. Astor held possession of 336 lots, which were let, in 1767, at a very low rate of interest, for the term of thirty-nine years. His income , out of the houses built on them reached, in one year, the sum of $1,300,000. . MISCELLANEOUS RELIGIOUS ITEMS. The Missionary band of Christendom is represented by 85 different orfanizations; of these 22 hail from Britain, 24 from the United States, 13 from Germany, 9 from little Holland. 7 from the lands of the " Norseman, 1 from France, and the remainder from the British Colonies. The two largest organizations are the "Wesleyan Society," of England, and the "American Board of Foreign. Missions." At the call of the roll of the American ; Board, 320 missionaries answered to their names. They can already point to 789 " native helpers" and 25,000 living heathen converts. The Waldanses have 25 missionary stations in Italy, in which 3,000 persons born and educated in the Catholic Church, come regularly to hear the gospel; 1,735 of them are communicants. Religion has revived at Carrara within a month. A larger number than usual attend , the preaching of the ' gospel, and, hearers increase every week. The religious intelligence from Turkey is unusually cheering. ! -A young ; preacher has ar is en ud among the Armenian Protestants. tians amonsr the four hundred millions of, China. Probably over two hun dred of them are regularly engaged in preaching the gospel to their coun trvtuen. PRESBYTERIAN. The donations received by the Presbyterian Committee of Home Missions, in April, 1866, were as follows: New York..: ......... 85,730 62 489 83 iwmtMwMiHM 2,901 3K , 511 a- ... 813 85 l,79 :u -... 480 58 New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois - - Michigan Tnvfl 133 25 Wisconsin 5 50 308 15 15 00 10 00 242 32 65 00 249 77 63 50 Missouri Minnesota Tennessee . Delaware District of Uolumma California - Kevada....-.i.....-.... Total,..... 813,937 14 The Church at Linden, Michigan, has been blessed with a revival that Monitor! in t.Vifi nnnetYil fnnvpruirm rtf 25 or 30 souls: about one half of these will unite with the JN. b. Church. : A series of meetings have just been closed at Manchester, Michigan. Some twenty or more have been hopefully converted ; eight of these united with the N. S. Church, on profession of their faith. ; Special services have been held at Minneapolis, Minnesota, for twelve or fifteen i weeks, following the week of Erayer; the result is that twelve to fteen have expressed a hope. REVIVALS AND CONVERSIONS. A work of grace has been in progress in Exeter Church, beginning with the week of prayer. Fifteen or twenty profess to have found the Saviour. Some of these will unite with the Methodist Church, and nine or ten will unite with the Presbyterian Church, (N. S.) i. ' Large meetings have been in progress at Ely Creek. They were union meetings, aud were held in the Methodist Church. About fifty are thought to be converted. About ten of them

have united witV the N. S. Presbyterian Church. . . Preaching has been in progress for three weeks at Sugar Hill, which was greatly blessed by the Lord. Between forty and fifty have expressed hopes, and many more are inquiring. A precious week of revival has been in progress at Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, N. S. ' Presbyterian Church. Ten persons were converted , . At Hublersburg much interest has been manifested, and some converted. At another place in Pennsylvania, 9 great revival has laeen in progress. The tavern-keeper has been converted, and his place of business closed.

BUSINESS CARDS. LANT BROS. & CO., -Contractors and Builders, Corner CHERRY STREET and CAKAli TTTK ARE NOW PREPARED TO t WW - mn.tr3 inr tracts for Bnildines Of any description. ; , , a We have on hand a good 6uppl y of Seasoned Lumber; Cedar, Pine, and, Poplar Shingles; Doors and Blinds ; , ' '! i . . Sash, Glazed and Unglazed; which we offer for sale cheap for cash. . may29d3m - ' WQst. r J3alen :, '.Spring's.; To Invalids and Pleasure-Seekers. THIS DELIGHTFUL WATERINGplace has been for years recognised as tbe chief resort of health and pleasure seekers from all parts of the country. During the past season very large and attractive buildings have been added to the West Baden a splendid dining hall, 108 feet long by 30 feet in width : al-o additional chambers and rooms for twenty-five families. . . - ! The West Baden Springs are situated In Orange County, Ind. They are reached by the New Albany and Salem Railroad, which carries passengers to Orleans, and the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad to the Shoals, whence coaches carry them to the Springs, which are eighteen miles from the former and fourteen miles from the latter place. ' For accommodation, terms, Ac., application should be promptly made to H. WILK1NS, Proprietor. Messrs. J. Bkeinio fe Co. have taken exclusive control for the season of the BAR, which has been refurnished and resupplied with the purest and choicest of all kinds of Liquors. Also, the fine BILLIARD TABLES and superior TEN-PIN ALLEYS, which have teen remodeled and Improved. ' BEALL & BREINIG'S STRING BAND has been engaged for the season, and those who incline to " trip it on the light fantastic toe" will have lull opportunity to participate in this delightful, healthful, invigorating recreation. The first Grand Ball of the season comes off on the first Thursday in June. may29 dim H. WILKINS. G. W. Banker, President. ! W. H. Pumifer, Vice-President. Chari.es C. Fuller, Secretary. ' . :. v v; ,: St. Louis Lead and Oil Co.,! u u a a,y till via vr& iuu jLvaivi ai WHITE .LEAD,' ZINC, PAINTS,' . lOLOKN, jj ! Unseed, Castor, Lard Oils, &c . i I - - . "I Sole Agents for Laclede Oil Co.'s COAL' OILS, K. ana L.UUK1CATING OILS. j No. 142 Second Street, j St. Louis, Missouri.' may28 dly NOTIONS. NEW NOTION! HOUSE. 1STEW GOODS. Sam. N. Ctjrnick James L.Ccrnick. CX'RXICK BROTHERS, WHOLESALE DEALERS IN STAPLE & FANCY NOTIONS AVliite Goodg, HOOF SKIRTS, &C. &c, Ac. WE WILL KEEP A COMPLETE and attractive asortment of everything desirable and new in our line. The Goods on hand and arriving daily are are all New, Fresh and Clean, direct from tbe East. . To dealerswe desire to say that no better opportunity has ever been afforded to purchase the right Goods, at the right prices, at the right place, and at the right time. Let all who desire good Goods cheap give us an early call, and we will guarantee satisfaction. CURNICK BROTHERS, No. 3 South First St., Evansville, Ind., janlO Next door to new Bank Building. Rayner's Improved Lard Press. (Patented October 17, 1865.) ' COENTT RIGHTS FOR SALE. This Press, besides being a perfect Lard Press, is just the machine for all domestic purposes in which pressing is required in making Wines, Jellies, Catsup, &c. Call and see the Press at 34 West Louisiana Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. may26 dim J. 1. HICKS & CO.

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DRUGS & CHEMICALS CWUD & AKIN, Wholesale Druggists - AND MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS No. 5 Main Street ; AGENTS FOR , GEORGE H. REED'S DOMESTIC UQinDDYES. GENERAL AGENTS FOR DR. ARMISTEAD'S TONIC SYRUP ; UNIVERSAL OINTMENT, and PILE OINTMENT. . S All orders promptly filled. aprlB .!.- .: ! : DRUGS! ,. DRUGS! THE MOST COMPLETE AND BESTarranged RETAIL DRU and PRESCRIPTION STORE In the West is to be found CORNER MAIN AND SECOND STREETS,: Evansville, Ind., where you can find a very large assortment of Pure Brugs, Patent Medicines, Toilet Articles and Perfumeries; where is also to be found a fresh supply of TOLU CHEWING GUM also PARAFFINE WAX, flavored with Rose, Lemon, and Tolu. A large stock of SJPONGES at SCHLAEPFER'S. EASTERLY'S MEDICINES for sale at SCHLAEPFER'S. MRS. WINSLOWS MYSTIC RILLS, MRS. WINSLOW'S QUEEN HAIR RESTORATIVE, MRS. WINSLO W'S SOOTHING SYR UJt .For sale at , , . , SCHLA EPFER'S Drug Store A large assortment of TRUSSES and SHOULDER-BRACES just received at SCHLAEPFER'S Drug Store. The celebrated EGYPTIAN CALLA PERFUME for sale at No. 59 MAIN STREET. A large stock of FISHINO TA CKLE on hand at No. 59 MAIN STREET. A large assortment of TUBE COLORS for tmlc dtf SCHLAEPFER'S Drug Store. ARTISTS' CANVAS for sale at SCHLAEPFER'S. Another supply of RASPBERRY VINEGAR received at SCHLAEPFER'S. Another supply of the Genuine LUBIN'S EXTRACTS just received at . No. 59 MAIN STREET. Fresh CITRATE MAGNESIA and Genuine CONGRESS WATER for sale at , ; , SCHLAEPFER'S. , N.B. Special attention given to putting up and compounding Prescriptions, at all hours of the day or night, at . , SCHLAEPFER'S DRUG STORE, CORNER MAIN and SECOND STREETS, Evansvii,t.e. Ind. OLD AND RELIABLE ' . ' :' ; (Established 1S50.) t WHOLESALE DRUG STORE, Keller Ac Wlxite, 33 Main Street. . feb7-6m IiUCK A PICQUET, WHOLESALE 4 . RETAIL DRUGGISTS.. 78 Main Street. 78 Evansville...... Indiana Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glassware, Dye Stuffs, Patent Medicines, Perfumery and Fancy Articles, Pure Wines and Liquors. jan 11-tim

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