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by Mr. Robinson's congregation, landed on the rock in 1620, we may easily imagine that a chapter from this good old book was read. It was the English family Bible during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and so remained until it was supplanted by the authorized version of King James I.

For a long series of years, the Geneva Bible continued to be printed, and very few changes were made in its title-pages. Nearly always on the left side may be seen the standards of the twelve tribes of Israel, and on the right the twelve apostles. Over the letter-press is a dove, and at the foot of the Agnus Dei representations of the four Evangelists appear. It is a revision of Tyndale's version, executed after the work of Tyndale had been again diligently compared with the Hebrew and Greek texts. Although not put forth by authority, it was widely circulated, and largely used by King James' translators. The form in which the English New Testament has been read for about three centuries was the result of various revisions made between 1525 and 1611, and all subsequent revisions are laudable efforts to follow the example set by a succession of honored prede

cessors.

During this year Perez also published at Venice an edition of the Psalms in the Spanish fanguage. It was translated from the Hebrew, and dedicated to Mary of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia.

An edition of Stephen's Bible was

reprinted at Geneva. It is in Latin,

and the version is that of the Dominican monk Pagninus. An edition of the New Testament was published in French, at Paris, and an edition of the Bible in Latin and French made its appearance at Lyons, under the superintendence of Cotier.

1558.

An edition of the Bible (Bibbia volgare) was printed in Italian at Venice, by Nicolao de Malermi. It contains many curious engravings, and is considered one of the best specimens of this printer's work. Like all the editions of this version it is quite rare, and the illustrations, some 300 in number, after Bellini and Boninsiglio, render it especially attractive.

An edition of the Bible with engravings by Bernard, was published at Lyons, in the French language by Tornaesius. It is rare by reason of the remarkably well executed illustrations, which, although rude compared to the work of the present day, are good examples of the best talent of the time.

An edition of the New Testament was printed in Latin and Italian, at Lyons, by Rovillius.

An edition of the Bible was printed in German, at Weissenhorn, Bavari, by Ingolstadt. A copy is in the library of Mr. H. J. Atkinson.

An edition of the Bible was printed in Paris, by Guillard, and another at Lyons, by Du Boys. At the last named place, Sebastian Honore also printed his edition of the Bible.

1559.

An edition of the New Testament was printed in German, by Quentel, and another was printed at Paris, by Ruellius. An edition of the Bible, without a title-page, was printed at Lyons, by Jacq. Fore. An edition of the Bible was printed at Antwerp, by Plantin. The Psalms of David were printed in Greek and Latin, at Paris, by Nivellius. Another edition of the Breeches Bible made its appearance in this year, which differs not materially from the previous edition in its odd mis-prints or mis-translations. The margin is liberally besprinkled with Calvanistic comments, which served to render it popular. A copy may be seen in the Astor Library, at New York.

1560.

An edition of the Bible was published in German, at Antwerp, by Van Liesveldt & Cock, which contains many illustrations after Hans Seb. Beham. The translation was by Nic. Van Winghe, by order of Charles V. An edition of the Bible was printed at Paris, by Kerver. An edition of the New Testament was printed at Lyons, in Latin, by Gryphius, and another edition was published in German, at Frankfort. This historic city is rich in establishments intended to promote art and literature, and to read the 60,000 volumes in its public library, would be a task hard enough to transform the venturesome individual into a bibliomaniac. In 1154 the old town was made

a free city, and the Golden Bull granted in 1356, by Charles IV., is still preserved among the archives. In 1555, Charles V. conferred upon it the privilege of coining money, and the peace of Westphalia confirmed it in all its rights. One of these rights was the privilege to print and circulate the Sacred Scriptures, and nobly did. the printing press and the men behind it perform this duty.

A second edition of the Genevan New Testament was printed in English at Geneva, by Badius, and at the same place Francois Jaquy published an edition of the Bible. Another edition of the Bible was also printed at Geneva, by Antoine Rebal. An edition of the Bible was printed in Dutch, at Antwerp, by Hans de Last, and an edition of the Bible was printed at Geneva, by Rowland Hall. Although this is one of the early Bibles printed in English, at Geneva, it is not as some suppose that which is usually called the Genevan version, published several years later. A copy of this edition is in the possession of Earl Spencer. A unique edition of the New Testament in English was published at Geneva, by Wittingham and others. A copy is with the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Psalms of David were translated into English metre by Archbishop Parker, and the typographical work was done at London, by John Daye. A copy is in the library of the Earl of Leicester.

1561.

Another edition of the Bible, known

by the curious name of the Bug Bible, was printed. The verse contained in Psalms xci. 5th, is made to read thus: "So that thou shalt not need to be afraid for any bugges by night, nor for the arrow that flyeth by day." An edition of the Great Bible of 1539 was printed by Cawoode, in "Powles Churche Yarde." It is in gothic type, but is burdened with sixteen errors of the printers. The numbering or signature is regular and continuous to cciv, then comes the second title: "The thirde parte of the Byble contynnge these bokes (from the Psalter to Malachy)." The leaves follow in regular numerical order to 197, then comes folios 200, 199, 202, 204, 203, 207, 201, 211, 223. At the Psalter the paging begins again, and at the end of the second book is a wood-cut of the baptism in the river Jordan. The title-page to the New Testament is without the printer's monogram, but it appears on the rest of the titles. The two leaves at the end of this 4

Bible, not numbered, contain, "A table to fynde the Epystles and Ghospelles usuallye reade in the Churche." The librarian of the public library at Detroit kindly furnishes information of a copy of a German Bible, which is preserved in that library and which. is thus described in the text: "Biblia die gantze heylige Schrifft von Dr. Martin Luther. Francof ad Maen, 1561." An edition of the Bible was printed in Latin, at Antwerp, by Steelsius, which contains ninety-seven illustrations. An edition of the Bible was printed at Lyons, by Jacob de Millis, with one hundred and thirteen engravings. An edition of the New Testament was printed at Lyons, by Gryphius, and an edition of the Bible was published at Cologne, by Dietenberger. An edition of the Bible passed through the press of Barbier, at Geneva, in which work he was assisted by Thomas Courteau.

CHARLES W. DARLING.

(To be Continued.)

`MAJOR J.

MAJOR J. K. HUDSON, the editor and proprietor of the Topeka Daily Capital, was born in Carrollton, Carroll

county, Ohio, May 4th, 1840. He is the eldest of six sons. His father was of English parentage, and his mother was Pennsylvania Dutch, her name being Rebecca Rothacker. They resided for forty years in Ohio. His father was a practical printer and publisher of county papers in Northern Ohio during his life. He was a strong advocate of the abolition of slavery, and a staunch Republican, and, with four sons, went through the late war. The subject of this sketch received his early education in the public schools of Salem, Ohio, learning the printing business in his father's office in Salem. The AntiSlavery Bugle, one of the most radical anti-slavery journals, was published by his father in Salem. The call for troops in 1861 spread over the country. Sumter had fallen into the hands of the Southern slave-holders, and young Mr. Hudson left Salem in July, 1861, in company with Barkley, Cappock, and other companions. Arriving at Fort Leavenworth, he enlisted in the Third Regiment, Kansas Volunteers (Lane's Brigade). He was a brave soldier, and soon began to receive attention from his com

K. HUDSON.

manding officers. From orderly sergeant he was promoted to second lieutenant of his company. He was again promoted, to first lieutenant, and served as assistant adjutant general of the Second Brigade and First Division, Army of the Frontier; was on the staff of General Davies at Rolla, Mo., and also a personal aidede-camp to Major General Schofield. He was promoted to major of the First Missouri Colored Infantry, and served with his regiment during the campaign of 1864, on the lower Mississippi and in Texas. He was mustered out in 1865, after more than four years of hard and honorable service.

At the close of the war he came to Wyandotte county, Kansas, with the intention of reading law and adopting the practice as his profession. His plans, however, were changed, and soon after his arrival in Wyandotte he purchased a large tract of land, and entered extensively into stockraising and general farming. Thus he became thoroughly acquainted with the agricultural needs of the State, and both as farmer and journalist has given sympathetic aid to every movement calculated to benefit farm industries. He was appointed by Governor Osborn a regent of the

State Agricultural College. On February 5th, 1880, Mr. Hudson was elected secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, succeeding Hon. Alfred Gray, who had recently died. He filled this position with marked ability for nearly two years, resigning at that time to devote his attention to his paper. In 1871 he was a member of the House of Representatives from the Thirty-seventh district, and in 1873 made a very lively race for Congress on an independent ticket. In 1871 he was strongly supported for the United States Senatorship made vacant by the resignation of Senator Caldwell, receiving at one time twenty-four votes.

Mr. Hudson has, however, made his greatest success as a journalist. In 1873 he purchased the Kansas Farmer, and removed it from Leavenworth to Topeka. It at once became an agricultural journal of great popularity. In 1879 the Capital was started as a small evening paper, with many disadvantages. Under his skilful management, it has steadily advanced in public esteem and confidence. It has been outspoken on all the questions of the day, and is

recognized as a journal of convictions, and one of the most influential in the west. As an editorial writer, Mr. Hudson eschews all flowery rhetoric, and presents his argument in clear, simple and forcible language. He is noted for the vigorous style of his work. The Capital was the first daily paper to boldly espouse the cause of prohibition in 1880, and has been a fearless and consistent advocate of the enforcement of the prohibitory law.

He was married April 5th, 1863, to Mary W. Smith, of Salem, Ohio. Mrs. Hudson is of Quaker descent, and inherits, to a marked degree, all the strong characteristics of that sect. She has been in strong sympathy with all her husband's work, and a source of great aid to him. She is a writer of much ability, and besides numerous sketches and stories for the Capital and magazines, has published several novels within the last two years. They have three children living: Mary H., Anna J. and Paul. Mary H. was married several years ago to Dell Keizer, who is connected as business manager with the Capital.

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