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For Sale.

@ OFFEP Cor sale. two Dwelling o.
E!I Houses, situated in the village of niii
Lancaster with convenient lots attached nj.
SO, one vacant lot adjoining tue others and
very desirable as building lot. Que of the
dwellings front on French Street and the
other upon Church Street. | will sell the
whole together, if desired, or / will sell
each separately.
! The Houses are new and neatly finished
with all necessary out-buildings and conve
niences for comfortable dwellings. Per.
sons are invited to strict examination O.
the premises, and of the workmanship O.
the buildings, and of the materials compo
sing the same, and with the whole, am
disposed to believe, that the most fastdious
will be we'll pleased.
| will sell upon such terms rs will accord
with the times, and purchasers may have
any indulgence required upon good paper
My address is Hanging Rock =. o. s. e.
JAMES N. INGRAM.
January 81, 1858. Soft.
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S 0 U 7 Ii e OLIN A.
Lancaster District.
Minor Clinton Executor) In Equity Ian.
Of A. Perry. Caster, Bill of
:, vs. interpleader.
liartstield Perry, ct. al.

''"''""S" cifS e. III. J
IL Appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Commissioner, that lIartstield Perry, Re.
beeca Massey, Jane Hopkins, Matthew
Strick land, Williams Richards, Polly Rear
don, Franklin Perry, James Baker, John
Baker. Henry Baker, Nancy Perry, Eliza
beth Gay, Elizabeth Cook, Elssy Virgins,
Richard Conyers, Franc,, Conyers, Nancy
Hicks, Mary Fuller. Elizabeth Fuller, Sarah
Williams, Josiah ID. Perry, Harwood Perry,
Elizabeth Harris, Nancy Hillsnlan, Thomas
Hall, Britton Hall, Ab.am Perry Hall,
Martha Penn; Baker. Theodericx Fer.
rel, Elizabeth Slaughter, John Richards,
John l.. Perry and Solomon Perr,, def.n.
dan,s in above bill and case, resid. without
the limits Of this state. Ii is ordered on
motion Of Williams solicitor for complain.
ant that the said defendants (named afors-
said. } do answer plead or demur to the bill
IN above case on or before the 24ih day OF
June 1858. otherwise judgement pro con-
fesso will be ordered against each and all
Of them.
JAMES II. WITiIERSPOON.
COm'r. Eq. l.. d.
March II, 1858, 6-3m Pr 50.
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NEW PERFUMERY.

pRAlRlE Flower Cologne, Extract of
L Musk, Violet, West End, Jocky Club,
Golden Dew Drops, Upper Ten, Boquet de
Caroline, HeIiotrope and Patchouly Am
Der Lavender Bazin's Jenny Lind Soap,
good as Lubin's, at haB The price Fragrant
Shampoo Lotion Bay Leaf, Lavender, and
Verbena Waters Ramsay's and Lubn's
Toilet Powder Hair Brushes-a new lot !;
Tooth Brushes, Powder Putis and Boxes,
with variety of Fancy Articles too numc-
rous to menton-ail fresh aud new. and ef
superior quality. ALSO
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TIL RoL-INA,
Lancaster District.

Lancaster Disfrtef.
w. Thurlow CASTOR. 10 Equity Lancaster
ys. District, Petition for
Susan Jane Dye. Solicitor Fee. 81
1T appearing 70 the satisfaction Of Com.
j missioner. that Susan Jane Dye, the de.
fendant in above petition. resides without
the limits Of this State. Ii is ordered, on
motion Of Williams. Solicitor for Petitioner,
thstthc said defendant. Susan Jane Dye, a,
answer, plead Dr dsmar 10 the petition in
above case, on or bef9e the first day Of
June 1853, otherwise an otder pro eonfesso
will DO ordered Sgainst her.
~ LANES H. WITiIERSPoON,
G.. T.. l.. d.
Feb I6, 1858. J-3m-Pft6.
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UfH ROLINA A ,

LANCASTER DISTRICT.
William A. Moore, In Equity Lancaster
vs., District Petition for
John Richardson, payment of Solr Fee.
William A. Moore,
vs. 10 Equity Lancaster
Cyrus a. Allen and Dist, Petition for pay.
wife Jane Allen. ment Of Sol'r's Fee.
TT appearing to my satisfaction tha, John
l. Richardson aud also Cyrus A. Allen and
wife Jane Allen, defendants in above stated
petitions reside without the limits of the
state. IL Is ordered on motion of Williams
solicitor for petitioners, that the said John
Richardson and Cyrus A. Alien and wifeJaae
do answer, plead or demur TO the respective
petitions in above stated case, on or before
the first day Of June 1883, Otherwise judg-
ment pro-confesso will be ordered against
each 10 said petition,
JAMES II. wITHERSPOON,
c. r. ]. ID.
February Is, 1858 i-sm-p sss
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5 . L L IL T. A r LIN A
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

John Is Cousart, } Petition to subject an
vs.. Equity to contribution
Jenns'te Bclk. and for relief.
!; appearing to tho satisfaction of the
Commissioner. that the defendant Jenncttc
Hrlk resides without the limits of the State.
II is ordered on motion OF Joan Williams
solicitor for petitioner, that the said Jen-
netc Eelk do answer, plead or demur to the
petition in above case on or before the oath
lay Of June 1858, otherwise judgment pro
confess" ~iil be ordered against her.
JAMES II. WlTHERSPOON,
G. T.. l.. ID.
March 90, 1858. 6-3m. pf sc 90
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SOUTH CAROLYN A ,
LANCASTER DISTRICT

!, }. A. Stewman, Clerk Of the Court Of
Common Pleas and General Sessions for
the District aforesaid do hereby give pub.
lie notice. there will he an Extra Session of
the Court Of Common Pleas and General
Sessions for the District aforesaid, at Ian.
caster c. H., on the fourth Monday in
April next, to continue one week if So much
lime be necessary, by order of John Bolton
O'Neall. See order below,
J. A. STEWMAN, Clerk.
March l5 lS5S
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s 0 I H CAR 0LIN A,
Lancaster District

Jonathan b. Vinson, Wm.) In Equity,
VinsOn, Lancaster. Bill
vs.. for partition or
Griffin Walker, Admin. sale of slaves
Wan. Mackey, Thos. J. Martha an d
Mackey, and wife Sarah A. Sam. Account
John w. Jernigan and and Relief
wife Mary.
IL appearing to Tho satisfaction OF the
Commissioner, that VIM. Mackey, Thos. J.
Mackey and wife Sarah 4. Mackey, and
John w. Jernigan and wife Mary Jernigan,
defendants in above case reside without the
limits Of the state. II is ordered on mo .
'ion ct Dnwkins a. Wyiie. SoIrs. for com.
plainants, that the said defendants VIM.
Mackey, Thos. J. Mackey and wife Sarah
A. and John w. Jernigan and wife Mary,
do answer, plead or demur to the Bill filed
against them in above case, on or before
the 18th day of June 1853, otherwise Judg-
ment pro .confrsso will be ordered against
euch and ali Of them.
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON,
G.. f. l.. ID.
March 10, 1883. 5.sm. pf So 90
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Fresh Drugs and Medicines.

CONSISTING OF MOST OF THE
~ new and leading articles Of the "IHa.
teria Aiedica." Turkey Rhubprb, Opium
and Sqnills in impalpaJ!e powder, Iodide
Potash, Iodine, Iron BY hydrogen, Valerian.
Digiinlis, Blue Mass, Lalumel &c, &c
al the popular Patent Medicincs-Avers
Cherry Pe"toral, Wistars Bulsum, Settler,
Auuripnt &r a..
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so u L II CA ROLIN A
LANCASTER DISTRICT

John R. Welsh. Admini-.) In Eouitv
TRAITOR Of John w Gt.yo. Lancaster dis
rv, deceased. trict Bill n
p, VS.. Marshal assets
'i"sSe't'ne q 'arrton.M for the pnvmen,
e''' t'en'h' ct aL cred of Debts and
l'ofS' !ohn L. Gregory. for Injunction.
James \. Gregory, Madrid
Tctrc;l and witc Jane,
Miriam Gregory widow,
HARRISON Gregory & others
IL appearing 10 the satisfaction Of the
commissioner, that John |. Gregory J,s
a. Grrgor,, Harrison Gregory. aud Madrid
i'rreh and wife Jane Terrell, defendants in
above stated case and Bill. reside without
the UNITS "f this State. II is ordered on
motion of Williams, Sol'r., for complainant.
that the said John |. Gregory, James A.
Ir'G"ry, Harrison Gregory, and Madrid
Terrell and Jane Terrell. his wife. do oo
sw"r, p'ead or demur to the Bill in above.
stated case, on or before the IO,hday of
June. 1858. otherwise, Judgment pro.con.
fesso will be ord,red against each and all
of them.
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON,
T.. +. l.. d.
Lancaster, March 2, SO. 3-3m-pf AZ
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Notice.

EXEMPTION from street duty for the
~ current year. can be secured by the
payment Of THREE DOLLARS 10 the
Clerk on or before the ist Of April next
Those persons PAYING after the time speci.
fed will be TAXED DOUBLE.
by order Of Council.
B J. WlTHERSPOON, Clerk.
March 10Th, 5-st.
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March Is, 1858.
y U i II G A ROLL Ma,
Lancaster DisfricI

j, John Bolton ONeall, one Of the law
Judges Of this State, aforesaid, hereby or
der aad direct that m Extra Court Of Gen.
eral Sessions and Common Pleas be holden
at Lancaster Court House in ard for the
District OF Lancaster on the fourth Mon
day IN April next, to continue for one week.
u SO much time be necessary, and the Clerk
and Sheriff of said District are hereby or
dered and directed to draw Grand Petit and
Plea Jurors and that Writs Of Venira issue
TO compel the attendance Of the Grand Ju.
rors and Petit Jurors so to be drawn to an.
pear at the time and place above specified
10 serve us such, and that the Clerk give
legal notice OF the said Court.
JOHN BELTON O'NEALL.
Unionville, s. c., March 4. SGT
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For Sale or Rent.

- ! OFFER FOR SALE or RENT
SSii ny house ard lot Mt New Salem
GN-I Church. East of the public road.
"hd lately orrmpird o. Geo W Mnbry.-
ne lot contains three acres OF ground. and
'he Place Is IN every RESPECT II pleasant on,
/" 1--we at. | will sell on accommodating
terms
J. B MOBI.EY.
Pleasan, Hill, =. &.
Sarch ~, eff
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Culinary Articles.

hH'sp'ce' Cinnamon, Ginger, Mace, London
Mustard, Nutmrgs and Cloves Coxes
Sparkling Ge latine. Transparent Gelatine
f'nk and White Soda Sal Eratus. Black
and Red Pepper; Fla'ouring Extracts of
Lemon, Celery, Peach and Pear, Rose and
Peach Water, &c, ..ay always be found ut
the Drug Store of
J. f. DELAY,
One door below Masonic Hall.
Camden, Feb. 10, 1858. 52-4m.
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$ o l. Il ii G. A K o l. Ma.
lancaster District.

Lancaster District
DY JAMES II. WITlIERSPOON, ESQ,
ID Ordinary for said District.
WHEREAS, John s. Small, has
applied To me for Letters Of Administration
on all and singular the Goods and ChstteIs,
Rights and Credits Of Burrell X. Small late
Of the District aforesaid, deceased.
THESE are, therefore, to cite and ad.
monish ali and singular, ihc kindred and
creditors of the SAID deceased, to be and
appear before me ut onr next Ordinary's
Court Tor tho said district. to be holden at
Lancaster Court House on the 3rd day OF
April next, to show cause. ii any. why
the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal this Goth day
( ~~/ /of March. in the year Of cur
( l.. = Lard one Thousand eight hundred
- and fifty-eieht, and in the eighty
second yenr of American Independence
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON,
d. l.. ID.
March ~, 1888. 6-2i-p. f. 81.
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Notice.

SEALED proposals will be received until
~ the 18Th "f May next for band, horse
ana cart to be nsrd on the streets nf Lam
cns'rr'l'lr, from the 18th May to LIST of
h''"e"r. Thc contract to be given to the
lowest bidder. Apply TO
B. J. WITHERSPOON.
Clerk II. &.
M.rcI, 81, 6,f
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NJ otice.-The noies and accounts Of ].
IN r.. Curcton, Esq, have been placed in
my hands for collection The Debtors are
aware that unless they pay, have no dis
cietion. w A. MOORE
Jan. as, 1853. 5I-U
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SOUTH CAROLINA

Henry Champion In Equity--Lancaster
and wife, Mahala, District. So. Ca.
Va. Bill TO set aside decree
Elizabeth Gawley.
1T appearing TO my satisfaction that Eliz.
abeih Gawley, the defendant, resides with>
out the limits Of this State. Il Is ordered
on motion Of Moore, solicitor for complain.
asts, that the said defendant, Elizabeth Cav.
lev, do answer, plead, or demur to the Bill
"A above ease, on or before the 22d Of April
1858. Otherwise judgement pro eonfesso
will be ordered against her
JAMES n. WITHERSPOON.
c. Z. L. n.
January Q, 1853 ls-sm-p. Zee.
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Executors Notice

A LII. those indebted to the estate Of Rob.
"A ert Meilwain, deceased, are requested
TO come forward rs soon as possible and act.
tie the same. And all those who hrva
claims against the estate, are requested 40
present them foe paymeut. duly at,ested
ne estate must positively be seff,sd nm
JAMES ID. McILWAIN.
Dee 0. 1857. 60
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Window Glass.

OF that favorite Patapsco Brand, in sizes
from X 10 to ls S2I. Also, Physicians
Prescription Walls, from n half TO eight
ounces. Just received at the Drug Store
oi J. f.. DELAY,
One door Below Masonic Hall.
Camden, Feb. 10, 1858. 52-2m,
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

LANCASTER DIsrRIcT.
John Williams, Petition to subject n
vs. fund to the payment OF
L appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Il Commissioners, that the defendant James
Miller resides without the limits Of this
State. IL is ordered on motion of Moore,
solicitor for petitioner, that the said defen.
dant james Miller do answer, plead or de-
.mur to the petition in above case, on or be
fore the first day of June 1853. otherwise
an order pro confesso will be ordered against
him.
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON,
Com'r Eq. l.. d.
Feb. 18th 1883, 2-3m Pfs6.
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Hanging Rock Mineral
Springs.
f OR SALE OR rem

E;A THE SUBSCRIBER FIND fsA
N;.i ing that he has more business Bii
upon his hands than he can convenientl, at
tend to, offers for sale. or rent, that des ira
BILE property known rs the HANGING
ROCK MINERAL SPRINGS. These
Springs are located upon the Stage road
leading from Camden to Lancasteryile, 27
miles from the former place and / miles
from the latter.
As the public are generally aware, the
Hate', for pieasantncss. purity ,and a6apta-
tion 10 the relief and cure Of diseases,
c6mpetes with the very best watering places
IN our State. 1t has in no instance failed
to meet the expec tation Of visitors, and i'm
numbers of cases, reasonable anticipations
have been greatly exceeded. Iron, with
Magnesia and Sulphur, constitute some Of
its principal component parts.
The situation is elevated and pleasant and
possesses the double advantage Of being in
neighborhood that is characterised by
good morals, intelligence, refinement and
wealth. TO apurchaser, | will sell as much
OF the land adjoining as may be desired
either one or two hundred acres-the land
OF good quality and part Of it in cultiva-
ton.
Inc premises are In excellent condition,
the buildings being entirely new. They are
sufficient for the accommodation of eighty
or one hundred persons The houses, cab
ins, dining rooms and kitchens. are all we'll
furnished and newly fitted up, and as the
fixtures will be sold with the premises, a
new conner will thus be saved any trouble
in that way.
The place is at present occupied by Mr.
w. NJ. Barton and Lady, who are excellent
managers and caterers, and will serve a
new proprietor if desired. otherwise, they
can give possession at any time.
VIII receive proposals either for pur-
chase or rent. purchaser may have any
Indulgence wanted upon good paper. My
address is Hanging Rock, z. o., S. c.
JAS. NJ. INGRAM.
March II, 1853. 5-f
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New Advertisements.
SOUTH CAROLINA,
LANCASTER DISTRICT

John Iay'or, ct. al. IL Equity Lancaster
vs.: Dist Bill for Par.
Agnes Taylor, Hugh tition real Estate =
Me. Taylor, James T.. Andrew TayIor DE-
fr'ior and others. ceased.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the
commissioner, that Hugh Nc. Tayior and
James L. Taylor, two OF the Defendants in
above case and bill, reside without the T,p.
It's OF the State. II is ordered on motion
OF linton, sorr., for eompiainants, that ihe
s''d defendants Hugh Me. Taylor, anu
James +. Taylor, do answer, plead or demur.
10 :he Bill in above stated case, on, or be.
tore The lst day of July 1858, otherwise
judgment pro.conirsso will be ordered a.
gainsi T.. ch of them.
JAMES II. WITHERSPOON,
-, T.. +. l.. ID.
""ch 2f' 1898. 7-3m pf So
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NEW GOODS -!
7 AM JUST RECEIVING A FULL
l. and complete stock of

Spring and Summer Goods
consisting Of LADIES fashionable Dress
Goods Of 'ariou, kirds. GENTS Cloths
and Cnssimere. New style Bonnets and
Flats, Ribbons, Laces, Embroid-ries, Ho.
siery Ci"thing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware.
Gent: fashionable Cashmere and Leghorn
Hats, groceries, Crockerv and Glass ware,
nil OF which will be sold at very reasona.
BILE prices, at The corner formerly occupied
by L. X. Magill.
in. CROCKETT.
Lancaster, March II. 5-tf
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6UrPLY Of blanks on hand at the
O'6ce, tina. will be sold exeIasiyely
Person, will oblige us by no,
them on IN. Mher terms.
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PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.

The Numbers from to 10000, rnrrrs.
p"rding with those Numbers On Tie Tickets
rratrd on separate slips OF paper, are rrcir-
sled vii" small lin tubes, and placed ia U.Ic
wheel.
The hrst Ij7 Prizes. similarly printed and
rmcirclvd. are placed Ia auuIhcr uhcci.
The wheels are then IeN olvrd. and 4 nam
brr is drawn from the wheel al Numbers,
ard at the same time n Prize is drawn from
tic other wheel. The NumUvr aa.i l'.iz,
drawn out are oI'curd ana exhibited IL thr
audience and Registered by the C"Iniuiasiun.
rs, the Prizc-brlng placed against The nuln.
brr drawn. This operation - repeated until
nil the PIIlcs are drawn cut.
APPROXIMATIONS PRIxEs-Thc two pre-
c,cdng and .he Two succeeding Nuui,rr. g.,
those drawn The hrnt Z PrIZcs VIZ, Be OH
thicd To ihc -5 App IN .i,IaiIur. rrlzcs f.,
example if TckcI No. II.jU draua the
S7n.UO0 Prize. Tickets numbered IlaIS.
~ ~, ll3ji, II252, will each be- entitled
10 SIUU. IL Ticket No. $50 draws the
e3O.UUO Prize, those Tickets numbered 5IS
5iy, sol, 552, viii each De- entitled to 500.
= aud Uu according 10 the above sch,
The 5000 irzcs of SO Will be- dclrr.n.
inrd by The last hgure Uf the Number thai
draws the $4,000 rrlzv. For eanmplr, II
the nuuID.r drawing the s7J.UUU prIZc ends
wnh No. !, then all the tickets where li,.
number ends ia will be entitled tu SO
Ii the Number ends witt, M. ,. then all the
Tickets where the Number ends ~ : will br
entitled TO $50. and so on U.
Certificates Of Packages will be Sul, ut
the following rates. which is the risk
Certificate of Package Of ~ Whole
Tickets, $50
Certificate of Package Of ~ Half
Tickets, 40
Certificate of Package of 10 Quarter
Tickets. 20
Certificate of Packages ts ~ eighth
Tickets, 10
In ordering Tickets or Certificates.
Enclose ihe money To our address for the
Ticke , ,odered, on receipt of which they
will be forwarded by iirsi .ns::! Purchasers
can have tickets ending ia any figure they
may designate.
The list OF drawn Numbers and Prizes
wil be sent 10 purchasers Immediately at
ter the drawing.
E1- Purchasers will please write their
signatures plain, aud give their Post Offce,
COuhly and State.
a EH- Remember that every Prize is drrwn
anu paJaOte iu iuii Wttsfout ueuucuou.
~ All prizes Of l,00D and under, paid
Immediately after The drawing --oiher prizes
at the Usual time Of thirty days. in full with
out deduction.
All communications strictly confidential
Address Orders for Tickets or Certifi-
Gates TO
$. SWAN g. co, Augusta, Ca,
~ Persoos residing near Montgomery
Ala, or Atlanta, Ga, can have their orders
filled, and save time, by addressing y. Swan
q Co, at either OF those cities.
tS A list Of the numbers that are drawn
from the wheel, with the amount OF the
prIEe that each one is entitled to, will be
published after every drawing, in the follow
ing papers Augusta lGro.) Constitution.
alisi, New Orleans Della, Mobile Register,
Charleston STANDARD, Nashville Gazette.
Atlanta Int~IIige1cer, New Yo:k Weekly
Day Book, Savannah Morning News Rich
moud Dispatch New York Dispatch, and
pauIding (ailss.) Clarion.
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SPECIAL POST OFFICE NOTICE

I'm addition 20 the hours that attend to the
"A ohce for the purpose Of opening and clos
ing The mails, will attend every day from 10
o'clock 4. NJ. until p. II.
X. &. BILLINGS, Post Master.
March 24th 1858, ST
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APPROXIMATION PRIZES,

"a 5lS5 5prizcs amounting to S32O,OOO
Tickets $40; Halls SIS; Quarters $3.50
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-06-03
Take Care of the Fruits.

The present is a time of ingathering to
the Churches The Lord, we Trusts adding
to their numbers. A great responsibility is
thus rolled upon ministers and church MEM
bers. What is to be done with this mass
OF new converts Are they to add to their
faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, temperance,
patience and all the Christian graces, or are
they to fall back to the world I! Are they to
be eminent Christians, or mere nominal pro-
iessors Are the churches to be greatly
strengthened by these accessions, or other
wise ?-the converts to prove foreground
hearers, are they to be choked among thorns,
or will they bring forth fruit, thirty, sixty,
and one hundred fold
The answer to these questions must de-
pend on the course which ministers and the
older church members pursue. If they per-
severe in earnest efforts to raise the standard
of piety and Of Christian attainment, if they
work on Gods plan faithfully, we may hope
for the most blessed results On tn point,
we find some excellent remarks in one Of our
exchanges, to which we invite serious atten'
ton:
l. To make the quickening of spiritual
life of believers, the development of Chris
tian character, and the practical recognition
of a niger standard of Christian duty, pri-
mary object of effort.
q To be patient, hopeful and persevcring
Not to be depressed by one stormy Sabbath,
or dark evening, or by an occasional seeming
abatement of interest. God sometimes finds
it necessary to try the faith of his servants.
and he often works in secret and without OBJ
scrvation, and he can work with few, as
we'll as multitude. A prayer.meeting
where two or three come together with burn
ing hearts, may be worth more than an at
tentive and crowded congregation.
3. Depend for success on prayer rather
than on preaching. and upon labor with and
for individuals, rather IAN masses. There
is no such thing as converting a crowd or
congregation as such, "There is JOY in
the presence of the angels Of God, over one
sinner that repenteth"
4. Take good care of the young especial
ly of young converts Do not hurry them
into the church, but have, if possible, meet
ing with them once week, and try to make
them intelligent, strong and working CHS
tians.
Finally-though perhaps this is the most
important suggestion of all-trying to re-
claim backsliders-try to win back to their
first love those whose hearts have become
cold and worldly. If the church is united,
and the rcproach brought upon it by unfaith-
full members is wiped away, it is already
greatly blessed, and can hardly fail of re-
cciving still greater blessing Western
Watchman.