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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24
A Lawyer on Preaching.


have been a listener to sermons fof
fifty years, and either l have changed or
there has been great change for the
worse in the delivery Of ithe gospel mes.
sage. There is less cafnestnees, less
dircctncss, less logical power, and less
study, then there was thirty years ago !
and, as a necessary consequence, the gene.
al style Of sermons has become diffuse, it
not superficial and the result less efficient.
If am right in this We have an Import
ant fact to BE- dealt with, and it ought to
be removed or greatly modified and that
Immediately.
What is the remedy? Let the minisa
ters Of the gospel review their past his.
tory. and return, as soon as it Is possible
to the good old paths Of their fathers and
preach the Bible in all its simplicity and
grandeur
No pulpit orator can hope to create
much interest iu his audience unless he
follows his text closely and he must sds
vance nothing that does not tend directly
to illustrate his main proposition and.
when his argument, is finished, he should
not spend half an hour, more or less, id
re-stating his propositions.
Many ministers deliver finely written,
and even classical d's,ourscs. on very
solemn subjects, but they are essays mere.
ly; and their effect is to lower the stand-
ard Of Christian character and the dignity
and glory Of the ministry.
Let no one think am disparaging tho
ministers Of salvation far frsm it. Dur.
ing the time. l have mentioned, the bar
has also greatly changed. The eloquencs
and much Of its glory have passed away
but the bar has, in the change, became
eminently practical and business-likej
its success is greater than it ever was in
the higher courts. In fact, the bar has
become the theatre Of pu:e intellectual
power.
In the pulpit, the stimulus for the
exercise Of the mental powers is the love
of mems souls aud of fame common to
the race. At the bar the mental powers
are wonderfully excited by . powerful
antagonist, st,-whcreas the minister must
get his inspiration from higher and I'm.
seen source.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24

her boy, can smile approvingly upon the
course he has chosen. And now. Mary,
if, at some future time. you should fe,l
thot you can trust your happiness in my
keeping, you will give me some token
thereof, and l will come. and ask you
again for your hand and should it be my
blessed lot to receive it, will devote
every energy Of my being to making your
life JOYOUS and peaceful onc."
let go her hands, and bowed my head
to wipe away tear. l had turned to-
ward the door, really intending to de.
part, and gave her time for reflection,
when she pronounced my name. look
ed back and her hands were stretched out
toward me. 4#
mot now" 1 whispered. II will not
ask your answer yet. Watch me-prove
me. Only give me to know that 1 have
your love, and l will
stopped speaking. for .Mary's head
had been pil'owed upon my bosom, and
she was weeping like clild.
"Now ! now p she uttered, as wound
my arms about her. 70, Charles, never
doubted your truth. know you cannot
deceive me. God bless your noble reso.
luton: and let me help you keep it :"
| cannot tell how long I stopped that
evening. | can only tell that l was very
happy. and that my prospect of coming
years was bright and glorious.
On the following day-a Sabbath,
calm and pleasant-the organ gave forth
a new strain. The daughters Of Zion
were no longer in u strange land. They
had taken their harps down from the
willows, and within the chambers of the
new Temple, more resplendent far than
the old. they sang tho songs that had
aforet!me made JOYOUS the city of their
God: All marked the grandeur of the
music that sprang into life beneath the
touch Of the fairy organist on that beaut.
full Sabbath morning. and all seemed
moved by the inspiration. To me it was
like the holy outpourings Of redeemed
soul, and with bowed head and folded
hands | gave myself up to the sublime in.
auenee. AS Mary tsrned from the in
strument caught her eye. Mine was
dim with moisture but hers WAS bright,
cleaning with seraphic light.
Ere many weeks had passed another
hand pressed the keys of the organ, for
Mary was not in the choir. She knelt
before the atar.-by my side-and over
us both the aged clergyman stretched his
hands with prayer and blessing.
And we went out from the church to-
gether-Nary and I-out into the new
life-bound heart, and hand to hand, .to
hand, to love, honor, and cherish, forever
more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24
Popular Errors.

To think that an Editor, because he is
an editor, is every body's body.
To think that Woman, because she is
pretty, is an Angel,
To think that Politicians, because they
babble, are all smart.
To think that rich ground will produce
good crop without labor.
70 think that "all is gold that gilt.
ters"
To think that your children are fault.
less, because they are your own children.
To think that apologies make the floor
look clean. or raw victuals digest better.
To think that an eternal grin is sign
Of good humor.
To think that cheating man in horse.
swapping by hard lying is better than
stealing.
To think that lacing, rouging, and
bustling, is an improvement upon nature.
To think that lines made to jingle at
the end is poetry.
To think that all the hints in news.
papers are intended for "no5edy in
particular"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24
Historical.

Few readers can be aware until they
have had occasion to test the fact, how
much labor is often saved by such table
as the folowing-the work of one now in
his grave.--If 'history is poetry" a.
one who is true poet himself forcibly
remarks, then here Is poetry personi6ed
1907 Virginia first settled by the English.
1914 New York first settled by the Dutch.
1920 Massachusetts settled by the Purit-
ans.
1924 New Jersey settled by the Dutsh.
1927 Delaware settled by Swcdes aud Fins.
1885 Maryland settled by Irish Catholics.
1888 Connecticut settled by Puritans.
1896 Rhode Island settled by Roger Viii.
liams.
1850 North Carolina settled by English.
1910 South Carolina settled by tic Huge.
nots.
1852 Pennsylvania settled by VIM. Penn.
1888 Georgia settled by Gen. Oglsthorpe.
1871 Vermont admitted into the Union.
1892 Kentucky admitted into the Union.
1896 Tennessee admitted into the Union.
1905 Ohio admitted into the Union.
1911 Louisiana admitted into the Union,
1916 Indiana admitted into the Union.
1917 Mississippi admitted into the Union.
1918 Illinois admitted into the Union.
1919 Alabama admitted into the Union.
1920 Maine admitted into the Union.
1921 Missouri admitted into the Union.
1886 Michigan admitted into the Union.
1886 Arkansas admitted into the Union.
lS45 Florida admitted into the Union.
1915 Texas admitted into the Union.
1916 Iowa admitted into the Union.
lS4s Wisconsin admitted iuto the Union.
1850 California admitted into the Union.
1861 Kansas admitted into the Union.
1894 Oregon admitted into the Un.oa.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24
g.e:icr from the e3ils ssegls,,efst.
CAMP SHERIDAN Va. Feb, 90 1865.
Near Winchester.

Dcar Nother:
We are in good winter quarters. How
long we shall remain here is very un-
certain, but one thing is sure, we shall not
go great ways SO long as the mud holds
such despotic sway. Our chimney has
taken notion to smoke within day or
two and it does not please us over and
above much. We have just had our usual
Sunday morning inspection; it passed Off
very well indeed. Our snow is about gone
and in its place is mud in any quantity that
may be required, and much more than is
convenient. The weather is quite warm,
when it does not ra.l it is delghtfal
but the rain is frequent.
We have very good rations, bat get no
potatoes, as we DO not draw any and we
can't find any to bay.
There is nothing of especial interest
transpiring here. The present indications
are that we shall stay here for some time,
| don't care how long. Our cavalry are
now gone on raid up the valley. know
not the object of it, but it is doubtless de-
signed for some good end.
The spirits of the troops were never
better than at the present time. Such a
succession of Union triumphs as we have
had for the last four months is enough to
make even copperhcad feel proud of the
troops he effects do deride, and the effect
ON the soldiers is very great The uni
ycrsal opinion is that by the time the next
SHOWS whiten the tops of our own New
England hlls, the sword will be sheathed,
and peace will once more spread its man-
tie over our land Savannah, Charleston,
Wilmington-and the next that we here
will be Richmond, for do not think there
is much more rope for them. The end is
near, and ara glad of it, for | had much
rather be at home than here | think that
the neopie in the south are beginning t0see
that sooner or later they must give up
the unequal contest. il We may believe the
Rebel papers. The Rllei@R y. G., papers
say that il is useless 10 pgoloag the strife
that Grant has got the only array Of the
south in wise, and that sherman viii do
lust what he sees fit; and am sure there
are but few who are not most heartily glad
to see the end so near Fort sumter
When heard The National Salute for the
fail of Charleston, could hardly keep from
raising my voice in exultasion. We all
feel that the end is near.
Very truly your son,
Harrison
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24
''' '-"', off Iss;nnon Beaufort IT. N. C.
January 8. 1865.

}
Agreeable to your request hasten tt
write to YOU. For your kind present
thank you with all the honest fervor of g
sailor; and shall keep them as re-
mcmbrance OF what the good and true
young ladies of New England are doing
for the men who have left home. friends
and all they hold dear, to put down this
unholy rebellion.
At all times it is gratifying to know that
some one thinks of YOU at homo but for
me that pleasure has long been denied. |
have neither friend nor home since my
dear mother died. But your present and
request have awakened the past and now
it will be source of pleasure on any mid
night watch, or battling with the elements,
to think that some one III New England,
who never saw, is working for, or per-
haps thinking of the sailor, who has moth
ing but the consciousness of doing his duty
to God and his country to cheer him thro'
life.
/. is but a few days since we were battl-
ing against the eartben Notifications OF
Fort Fisher, in which engagement our
ship took prominent part, and we hoped
to be able to offer Wilmington and its de-
fences as a New Years Crescent to the na-
ton. But fate ordered it otherwise, and
at stronghold is sill in the hands of the
enemy, through the want Of su4Sclent land
forces to take what we had eilenced.
However We are ready to attack it again
teXcuec the boast, the Navy is always
ready,) and resolved to capture it, or sink
alongside of it. If successfull will be
happy to send you an account of the battle,
and II possible, = trophy.
TIE boys are all grateful for The presents
sent them, and some of them, that have
been years from home, at the sight oI
home made mittcns, once more rccallcl
all tie never cr-to-be-lorgotten association ,
'ihe old homestead the school house. ant
play ground Of their Younger aud happier
days, came up in vivid imagination to tilcil
memories, and they forgot for 4 time that
some of then might never see them again,
and that at present they were on board q
man of war, ready to offer their lives at
any momeut.
During orr engagement we lost but one
man, and had wounded. hope we will
be as lucky next time. We attribute it to
the prayers of our friends at home, for We
have not mach time to pray ourselves.
Hoping that you will send moan ans
wer to this hastily written letter (if not
asking too much of my benefactor)
Believe NE to be
Respectfully your ob't sev't.
DANIEL S. NASH.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24

~ a box containing mittens and other
for the brave defenders of our
countgT WAS sent to the ship Colorado re-
Gently, by citizens of Broolilin and Sed-
gwich. A girl in Brookln sent note
with pair of mittcns, requesting reply.
The following is the answer-The writer
has since died.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24

THE STEAMER HARVEST Moon, which
was purchased by the Government some
time s.ncc, and has been used by Admiral
Dahlgren as his tiag.steamer, has been
blown up by roMl torpedo, near George
town, S. g. 1t will be. .recollccted that
this is the steamer which formerly run
between this city and bangor. Sc was
a superior built bott and nearly new.
-Ipol tiand Co4rter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24
VOL. XIII: NO. 10.

man and hence their saying Of "A peck
Of March dust is worth kings ransom,"
as it indicates that dryness Of the earth
most suitable for the reception Of ssedA
The winds Of March are often very il
furious to growing crops, and hence the
old saying Of scr
'tNo weather Is i'll
If the wind bs still.n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24

'Do You know hcr?"
Iturned away my face, AMI pretended
that heard something at the window.
II have seeu her." | replied, when L
had composed myself She plays the
organ in tn church" F."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24

March c.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-03-24
ETcpre G22G.

s'ae EEs.f- sr'a; ggowsp. SO called, situated
ip FHASkLIN, aid bali way between Ellsworth and
Cherry field, with about 40 acres Of moving, ulla1e
and pasture land, all in good condition; q good
neurr t4Aag Wen of W'a,er, elise by the house;
also - good stabls and opt buildings recently we'll
fttsl up, and desirlbiy situated Tor stage-housa
stable AMI the whole desirable Tavern stand,
or private residcnce. The house las good Hall,
Terms reasonable. Por further particulars ap-
ply to Capt. J Joha West Of Frankhn, or to
K. SCAMM0N,
OH the premises.
March G. JWoT
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-03-29
TI,e Rnnsomed braves.

Our ransomcd soldiers continue to roach their
long Loot homes. Mr.. JAuEs PAUL, Of ourtown;
IS once moro among u.s. after ~ absence of years
twenty monihsin The front Of LEES Army, and
twenty months in Northcin prisons. Lieut.slaEoS
cocsuKS of the 14th, and Mr. ADR1M klLcREAsE =.
OF The 9th Cavalry have also arrived from beyond
.thc Potomac; as jet ne have not had the ploas-
uresand-honor os meeting them. Dir. ErLcnEAsE
brings the sad tiainss Of the death (inrrison)oi Of
s,Mr. San. E1scxwELt cf-cur District Both these
gentlemen were captured at Trevillians.
scms Of our people asefgotting up merFy-ma-
kings fer these sore!y-tried and lons-ncarsefatsd
prisoners, who, like the prOdigal in thu parable
tkut not from the same cau,e,) have so lately re-
turned from Coating draft and husks.".Ihis is
al ight, Very right indeed. When, and for wham,
should We make merry, If not now, and for these
b-avc fs!lew:. TheYhavc fought aPd tasted and
b:ea: now, lss fhen laugh ana sing aad dance.
RIG ght ,lninaed anu generoisis is theman who makes
mi9iil and feasling FOR thom.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-03-29
Confederate Diplomatic Council,

iiicIlMoNn. March %.
The Paris correspondent of the New York
Tines, writing on the Sd inst, gays that The
rebel diplomatic council which has been sit.
ting at the Grund Hotel fer some days broke
up on yesterday,
The London Index, the mouth-piece Of the
council, declares that there IS no doubt that
the proceedings oi this council had effected
ms egotiations which were now going On between
a European government which will give quite
{. new turn to affairs in America; ard this
statement was hinted az in the rebel organ
this morning by the Mo:ii'eur.
4 member OF the rebel Council has been
heard to assert that there would be peace be-
tween the North and South Gil the hasis Of
separation by The !st OF Gfsy.
Tine same correspondent says: "We have
unmistakahle evidence that at no time, since
the comnoncemont of the wsr has there been
SO little likelihood of the recognition of the
Confederacy So now.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-03-29
Battle In Front of Petersburg.


PETERSBURG, March 26.-Abont q o'clock
this morning Gen. Lee. attacked the enemy
on our left in tho vicinity of the Appomattdx,
assaulting and capturing two lines of works,
and ono or more heavy forts.
Our men advanced we'll into action, but
the enemy massed his artillery 80 heavily in
the neiglborhood of the forts, and was ena-
bled to pour such aterrible enflading fire
through our ranks that it was deemed best
to Withdraw.
The Captured works were therefore aban-
doned, and our troops re-occupied their origi
nal position.
Gems Gordon's aud Bushrod johnson;
divisions were the troops engaged on our side
Our loss was several hundred. Five hun;
.dred prisoners were captured from the enc
my, among them Gen. Mclaughlin, and 6
number of officers.
The Yankee General Warren is reported
killed.
On our side Brigadier-General Terry was
wounded. Many pieces Of artillery and NOR
tars were captured. The latter were aban
doned, and some of tteformer brought off.
The attack was surprise 10 the enem57
Their lines were swept for distance of tiv'
hundred yards right and left. The enemy
made two efforts to recover the captured
works which were handsomely repulsed. /
was found, however, that,enclosed works il
the rear, commanding the enemiesmain lint
could only be taken at a great sacrifice, ant
the troops wore withdrawn to'their oTigina
position,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-03-29
Latc News from Richmond.

AUGUSTA; March 24.-rhc- telegraph line
is down between here snd RicLmrad.
Major. John S. Hope OF Gen. Dick Tay-
lor's staff, arrived this evening. lie leit
Richmond On the 18th and reports Lynchkurs
strongly fortified and considered safe.
The people and soldiers at Ricbnond arc
confident and oarneStto meet tic enemy.
The lines Of Lee and Grant confront each
other on the limo Of the Sont.Gzide Railroad.
The Yankee force are Or the Northside,
comp. srd mostly of Sheridan's raiding force,
and negroes. A battle is isthrcatening, and 70
doubt will soon occur.
A reliable officer lately paroled from Camp
ChssH s..atcs hat he came IL party Of one
thousand paroled Confederates to Richmond
on the eleventh.
e---As they passed Che French ship of war in
tie james river they chcered the French flag,
ard we're answered by the French sailors
No opposition was made to this dcmonstra-
s;on by The Yankees, Of Admiral porter's
feet OF twcaly.eight vessels in the river.
TIE returned, prisoners are, in good spirits.
Fire hundred Keutuckians welt to Lynch
burg to Gen. Dukes. command.
Twenty-Five Lupdad prisoners, including
eight officers, took the oath sud remained at
Camp Chase.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-03-29
Far tac Advertiser.
Tcinu,c of Respect.


WHRE.s, God, IL his inscrutablo wisdom, In!
been pleased, 10 remove from timo into eternity
aur beloved, and venerable Pastor, the Rev
lynRsoN Il. BROOKS, w!io for seventeen year:
l,pensrl the brcal Of life 10 this congregation
As good shepherd fccdcLh Eis flock, and is ever
uatchful over ard carcth for them, Sc did oul
!:nentcl Pastor, expount' The scriptures and min
istcr to our spiritual want: With seal and ability
sslo,a passed, If c-cr cqualod.
Therefore R<soieed, That in this sad dispense.
tim Of or Ali-wisa Providence. an able, and an
efficient laborcr, has hecn removed from this parI
of Tie LorIs vineyard and n whole community
has been cycr-slls.owed with gloom, Oh account
of the oxtnsHishuemr Of oae Of its brightest
shining lights.
Rsselrcd, That we Do deeply and sincerely
sy,npatAizs with his bercarcd' family. Their loss
il ou- less thcir grief s.cur grief. But VIC are
Hapso!ca by the thought, that Our loss is his etqr-
nal gain.
Rsso'sed, That page id Our Church book be
deIotsd to his memory.
Res.;'sed, That aopieS of these Resolutions bo
forwarded to the Edgedold Adcertiser, ard Zap
t:st Daaaer fo- publication, and that COPY bo
sent to the bereaveG family.
Done in Conference, q. Big Steven Crecl:
Church, on tho 18th March. 1868.
8. p. GETzEN, Mod.
r,.s II rrrsr Clerk.