The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-12-03


Church, In nsighb0fiag township, had
quite an animated session last sabbath
morning. II seems there 10 one party which
believes the Gospel seeording to PRxSE, and
another which believes and practices 70 &C.
cording to BUER. These two factions Of the
old Free Church met in the same building.
Pryns thinking perhaps, that "pOs session 10
nine points In law" took the stand early
In the morning, got possession Of the hymn
book and bible, and in this position awaited
the attack Of The ensmy. Mr.. Burr had an
appointment st ten o'clock In the same
Church and pulpit. When that hour ar
rived, he came to ful6l bis spPOiutnsat.--
He proceeded to the pulpit and arose 10 be-
gin the exercises Of the day. Here he was
called to order by one Of Pryns's followers,
and informed that be couldn't preach in
that house! One Of the Burr faction in his
turn, then attempted to get the bible and
hymn book away from Pyne. This was
q signal for general and most interesting
quarrel. Each party claimed the Church,
advocated its rights, and denounced the op-
position as invaders.
We recollect readiag an account Of some
Of the scenes enacted in the Churches oi
Scotland, during tho famous controversy
about Church music. Frequently q con.
gregation assembled .or worship, would d.
vide into two parties, one Of which persist
ed in using the old music, while the other
was equally resolved to use the new. The
two factions would often.times meet before
the hour Of service, to practice their offer.
ing strains. When the psalm was given
out the struggle Of voices would begin, each
trying to draw the other. These meetings
would not unfrequently break up with
blows and curses.
We know nothing Of the merits Of these
contending factions, but a. . mere locker
on, we may be permitted to regret that such
proc eedings should ever occur in an on.
lightsnsd community. The cause Of gsnu.
inc religion is low enough, both in spiri,
and public esteem without being disgraced
and degraded BY by such scenes a. the one
to which we have alluded. We can hardly
believe that the report which comes to us /.
true, and we certainly hope it will prove "a
be unfoundsd,
REMOVAL AND NEW LAw-FrRM-N. L.
JEFFRIEs, Of Rsvsnna, and THOMPSON J.
HUDSON, of Windham, have entered into CO.
partnership for the practice Of law in Mans.
field, Richland county, Ohio. A..
Mr.. Jeffries has been resident Of Raven.
ma for about five years, where no has always
had handsome practice and liberal patron.
age from those who needed aid in matters
pertaining to their legal rights and interests
He goes to Mansfield for the purpose o
making that place his permanent home.-
There 10 bright field before him in his new
location. Richland is one OF the wealth les,
counties in the State, and Mansfield is one
Of the most aourishing Of the inland towns
A good lawyer can do large business there
for the reason that there is always largs
business to do. Mr.. JefFries 10 gentlsmar
OF decided talent and excellent legal acquire
ments. He has also valuable experiences
as a practitioner, and in entering upon BIZ
duties at Mansfield, we have no doubt hi
professional career will be crowned will
abundant success. We cordially commend
him to the citizens Of Richland county.
Mr.. Hudson was admitted to the bar les
fall, and, of course, is just entering upon hi
professional life. He has integrity. energy
and industry, and will not fail of success.
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THE You've MEN's LYcEuN.-By an adve
tisement in another column, it will be see
tha. the members of the Young Mems Ly
ceum have begun their work preparatory
4 series Of lectures for the winter. The
this week, announce programme for Il
first six weeks Of the series, beginning on Il
> evening of the llth day Of December. Th
first lecture will be delivered by Preside
HlrcHcocK, of the w ostern Reserve CO
> lsge. He is a gentleman whose talents al
requirements need no word OF commend
Z ton. He 10 we'll known to our people, al
II the simple announcement OF his name W
= insure a crowded house. .H
WESTERN RESERVE CoLLEeE. ha
y found on our table copy of the Cstalog
J. Of the Western Reserve College. at Hu
" son, for the year ls57-S. From CLAN
y At the Catalogue we are led to regard I