The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-18
FROM EARLvILLE.
More OF the "Shorter Catechism. -


More OF the /" shorter Catechism.,,
1t was stated by Prof Hall, after tho Mormon
lecture, that the course proposed by him had
been completed with that enc, and he publicly
summed up the result financially and morally
forgetting, or neglsctng, to state that he had,
after repeated Efforts, brought Father O'Farrel,
of Mendoza, to FIX time when he would an
swsr the question "why am q Catholic Z" 1t
was with reluctance that Father O'Farrel con-
sented to lecture upon subject which he feared
would bring discord into the camp Of the othek
by his friends, and Prof. Hall had 80 far been
quite courteous, he felt confident that he would
have a good attendance and an impartial hear
ing.
Father O'Farrel, punctual to his supposed en-
gagement, being in readiness, repaired to the hall
and found it vacant, the cause Of which he could
only learn from bystanders, who informed him
that NO arrangements notice, or even encourage
ment had been given the public TO warrant them
in assembling to hear him. A few Of his friends
none, others saw fit to attendl at once proceeded
to light the hall. A hasty notice, given BY thee
and the lighted hail. attracted at least two-thirds
as many as the largest house Of the course, not
withdrawing the efforts on the part Of some to
blind The public as to the certainty Of his
presence, and Halls public statement shat the
lectures were at an end" As far as he was con.
cerned no doubt they were-for he nor any Of
the clergy, except Rev. Mr.. Ralph lUaiv) were
present to hoar him. Notwithstanding the en-
barrassments, however, he delivered us lecture
that really put to shame the efforts Of our worthy
divinity, who did not think it proftable,to hear
him. ass ~.tts
He followed the thread Of his subject 50 close
that to report the substance would be to report
every word. Each sentence was logical and con-
elusive, carrying the mind into train Of thought
from which You could see the other denomina-
lions sprouting - tender branches from the par
ent oak Catholcism-or shooting of a. fibrous
roots into the darkness Of prejudice and becom-
ing crooked and deformed in their attempts to
evade obstacles placed by nature within thsir
ing ut their vitals which will sooner or later
bring them from whence they sprung to enrich
| and invigorate the mother by their decomposi-
| ton His gentlemanly department and logical
sloquence was 80 much in contrast to those who
preceded him that do not wonder at this fear
of him. Many who had never heard Catholi-
cism except A. misrepresented from orthodox
| pulpits, at once decided that if 'lived to" a.
taught BY Father O'Farrel 'twould have better
effect upon tho morals and habits of community
than all the other isms taught from the pulpit.
His sending the proceeds 1885 dollars after pay.
ing expsnses> to the Secretary Of Halls School
Library Association was gentlemanly rebukt
that fear would be overlooked BY them in their
puritan perfection" If net recorded in print
hence they havs it to contrast with Meir-lnag-
| nanimity of action and sentiment. 49, d,
| 1t is hoped by all who heard him that wsms J
have the pleasure Of hearing him again. since hs
has learned our people no that another time IA,
will know whom to address for a hearing.
| Monday and Tuesday evenings. App .orb
and 2lst, Bro Burr will tell why he is IN "Ad
ventist' to all Who wish to attend. The manager
Of the library association having become disgust.
Cd with themselves, have no part in this lecture
hence it is fne and they are respectfully in%ited
A course Of Temperance lectures, BY the clst
gy. under direction of the Temperance org ,isa
ITEMS has been commenced. Tho first, by R.v
| Mr. Harrison was we'll attended. Indication
are that thsy will lack the il rest which cher
actsrizsd the religious discourses, from tho fac
that politics has 90 far entered quite largely rt
the agumsntativs portion Of thai thsrne. With g
much scope Of indulgence on personal obssrvs
tioa, hog, eagle and horse stories, - 70 render
them free and thread bare. ggy \
Real estate and personal property have ho,,
changing hands quite Sriskly hsrs Of iats.-
Among such transactions please to notice that 9
K. Brown (isrmsrly Of the Arm u Brown 1
xsasoa) has purchased the entire stock Of ssh
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