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BOOK NOTICE.

The ORIGIN OF CHRISTIANITY AND A COMMENTARY
TO THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. BY Isaac M.
Wise Cincinnat: Black Co.
The author OF this vol ume contributes TO the re-
lgious literature OF our age the results OF twenty
years OF individual research. His conclusions
which he states with candOr, but not without GER
tain dogmatc positlyeness-connct directly with
the opinions generally received as "orthOdox" by
the Christian world Thus he asserts that the four
gospels the origin OF which he discusses, 'cannot
be taken as the main for the origin OF Chris
tianity. They represent IL In the second and third
stages OF its development" Again he says:-"A
careful investigation into the gospels proves that not
only no part of the narrative be fully relied upon
as being historically certain but also speech par
able or sentence supposed to have been uttered by
Jesus himself will stand the test OF historical crit
icsm." Mr.. Wise regards the epistles as "tne
oldest Christian literature and the most I'M
questionable sources for the origin OF Christ
tanity.n He finds in them two entirely distinct sys
tens OF Christianity, one OF which Is represented by
Peter James, John and the other original apostles.
tory OF the development OF these two systems is he
says, In the 'Acts Of the Apostles" Therefore he
makes the latter serve as the basis to TINS WORK.
Moreover he draws largely upon the ''Talinud" and
other rabblnical scriptures In order to illustrate ana
enforce his peculiar views. The object OF the volume
he declares to be truth only, In the name OF God"
It will not he enough for Christian theologans
simply to denOunce the book a. embodying some or
the latest forms Of inndelity. They must carefully
examine the grounds OF this fresh attack ON the
commonly received opinions respecting the origin or
Christianity, and reiute the arguments OF Mr.. Wise
to the best OF their ability The truth will never
suffer by the most scrutniLng researches conducted
i'm scientific method. The divine origin and real
nature OF Christianity Will not be disturbed even BY
the hercest controversies. True Christianity will
remain the same, however widely doctors OF divinity
may disagree about IL.
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WESTMINSTER INTELLIGENCE.

DARrNG' ROBBERY IN TREMONr.-while Mr. Clarh,
residing In Fitch street, near Washington avenue,
fremont, was attending church, with his family, on
last Sunday morning, his dwelling was entered by
burglars and robbed OF money and Jewelry 10 the
value Of nearly $500.
GAS IN PoRr CHEsrER.-A portion OF Main street.
Portchester was lighted with gas for the first time
on Saturday night ana presented an agreeable con-
trast with the past on Sunday night the inhabitants.
as they proceeded TO and from their respective places
OF worship, were loud In their praise OF the
order OF things, which, however NAV be Of short
duration, unless an appropriation Is made for the
purpose.
DANGEROUS MISUNDERSTANDING morning about
eleven O'Clock the workmcn employed digging the
foundation for the new brewery on carr avenue.
Morrisania, fred blast which did considerable
damage. The blast was covered with three heavy
sticks OF timber about ten feet long and ten inches IN
diameter. One OF the timbers was thrown distance
Of between sixty and seventy feet One end struck
the rear end of Schott's lager beer saloon breaking
IL In; reboundng the largest end broke through the
roof OF kitchen attached. woman nc work In the
Kitchen was considerably hurt Dy the aiing plaster
and ath, and was frightened that IL was some
time before she was conscious OF what she was doing
THE COUNTY FAIR.-The annual fair Of the
westchester County Agricultural Society," Of which
Mr.. Warren Leland IL President, will be held at
White Plains, and. begin on Tuesday, the 22d inst,
and continue until the Friday following. The sum
OF g.. ia has been set apart for premiums besides
large purses 10 be awarded on the daily trials OF
speed to take place the course, for which nearly
three hundred fine horses have already been entered
or Wednesday, the sd, Mr.. Horace Greeley. Will
deliver address. A good band OF music has been
engaged TO eniven the occasion. Tie Harlem Rail.
road has agreed TO run special trains during the
fair for the accommodation OF the public and. In
made with the view to increase the interest and
comfort OF both visitors and exhibitors.
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The Latest Despatches.

PORTLAND, Sept. 15-230 A. NJ.
one hundred and sixty-fOur towns give Chamber
lain 4325; PilIsbury, 3l,074. The same towns last
year gave Chamberlain 81, 540 Pilisbury, 25 632 Re
publican majority, 12,171. Last year. 6,9Os. Repub
lican net gain, $685.
Androscoggin county, except Leeds, gives Cham
berlain 4,49l Pillsbury, 2579; gain 49, The repub
can Senatorial and county ticket Is all elected as
wen as all the eight representatives.
The returns created great enthusiasm, which was
manifested by the firing Of salute, ringing OF bells
and cheers. A meeting was organized and speeches
were made in the square.
BANGOR, Sept. II, 1868.
One hundred and eighty-two towns give Chamber
lain trep 49, las; Pillsbury (dem) 2475 making gain
last year of 5,6S3 If the balance OF the State
comes AZ favoraby to the republicans it will swell
the republican majority to over 10000, larger
publican majority than given at the fall elections
Of 1880 or 1854.
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MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.


At two O'Clock yesterday afternoon pursuant 10
adjournment, the Aldermen convened In their cham
Der at City Hall. for the purpose OF transactng such
business as might come before them. To say that the
city fathers looked happy would be speaking very
lightly. clam at high water could not possibly he
happier than the Aldermen appeared to be yesterday.
The gentleman who cares for the sunken lots, VINO
'dOn't have no purticur Interest," in down town
matters, but who eflectually cenched the Church
street job, not In his place, but his heavy weight
was missed only because there were but twelve
other members present, and so the business proper
could not be done but was allowed To accumulate.
The President, Alderman Conan. was in the chair,
and when the usual formula had been complied with
the reply OF the CroOn Aqueduct Department to
inquiry to why the paving OF Third avenue, from
Eightysixth to 10th street had not been completed.
was handed In. The reply was to the effect that the
work had been stopped In consequence Of al ord
nance OF the Common Council forbidIng the award
ing Of contracts for Belgian pavement. The COM
muncatlon was ordered on lille. conmunica-
ton was received from the Comptroller asking the
Board TO adopt an ordinance appropriating the sum
or $4,000 In accordance with law, for the purchase
of q proper site 10 be used az buryng ground for
paupers. The paper was referred to the Committee
on Finance. few other important matters were
disposed OF, after which the Board adjourned.
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LONG ISLAND INTELLIGENCE.

rHr CEAssuorpER PLAGus.-During the past
month and especially the last half OF 1t, rrasshop-
pers were very numerous IN the fields on the eastern
end OF Long Island and did great injury 10 grass TO
the late fall crops and to the growing corn. ihey
have In some places in suffolk county utterly
DESTROYED not only the pasture and clover sown :"
follow wheat, but also whole fields OF turnips ou..
wheat &c. one genileman's loss Alone VII NA.rs~
1900 lie has for over u fortnight been cutuhk nv
corn 70 feed cattle the pasture lands being ss bare
as n injured by fire. II Is hoped they wni sos 90 as
they are however feeding upon the leaves auu
hnsks ana eat ali the silk from the suan end OF the
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the DEMOCRATIC PARTY ENGULFED.
The R&dical Governor Elected by
10000 Majority.
The Legislature Radical by In
creased Majorities.
A Full Radical Delegation
Elected to Congress.

We publish below the returns from the election in
Malne yesterday far heard from at the hour of
going to press. The republicans have swept the
State by probably twenty thousand majority gain
effrom eight to ten thousand over that OF last year.
securing the Legislature and full delegation in
gress the same at present. There is great rejoc
ing among the republicans throughout the State
other parts OF New England at this decided victory
seventy-sx towns give Chamberlain IS, 22s; Pills
bury, 1858.
Last year Chamberlain had Is, 1877 Psbury IS, sas.
Republican majority, 1881; against last year,
A1e4. Net republican gain. 3,4s7.
The following are the
Congressman Elect.
First District-JOhn Lynch trep.), reelected.
Second Districts. p. Morrill, lrcpl in place Of
sidney Perham.
Third District-Jamcs q. Blaine (rep1 reelected.
Fourth District-JOhn A. Peters (rep.) reelected
Fifth Disrrict-Eugene Hale trep.l in place Of
Frederick A. Pike.
The Returns by Towns.
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Now Sharon Chamberlain, 2o1; PfIlsbury, "A
Last sn 81 fPs sSa o.
year-C Chamberlain, 26b; Pillsbury, ~ - i2A LAST
auoqSna%ssr lam sSs .Sury, ST. Last
Durham oha%Dera'- fss; FSj sSS ia. Las,
Friendship ,asmberiain, Ss Plsbury i7s. Last
-ssaMrerlam 80; Pillsbury, l0s
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., as sIi PsSurS ,a. Las.
year-Caamberlain. 25s; Plsbury, 6l3.
Bremen-Chamberlain so; PillsbGy. 81. Last
year-ChamDeram, 65; Pillsbury, "a.
Bristo-Chamberlain, $685. PillsburY 2e5. Last
merchandising, 227 Pillsbury, 2sl.
Jenerson-Chamberlan, 10 majority. Last year
Chamberlain, 2l7; Pillsbury, l38.
Chamberlain, 81; Pllsbury, 81.
Damarisco,ta-IC Chamberlain, 1s4; Pillsbury, los.
Last yesr.Chamberlain l72; Pilsbury, SO.
New Castle-Chamberlain, $50; Pillsbury, 9s. Last
year-Chamoerlatn, 2as; Pillsbury, 81.
Wiscasset-Chamberlain 2l7; Pillsbury, ZIG. Last
year-Chamberian, ls9; Pillsbury 30.
Morrili-Chamberlain, rs; Pillsbury 81. Last year
Chamberlain, "a; Pllsbury So.
year-Chamberlain. 1888; Pillsbury, 9s.
NDerty-Chamberlain, 1877; Piilsbury, 10. Last
searnont-- Chamberlain 1917; iPisbury, 1876. Last
year-Chamnerlan, throyH out; Pillsbury, 1862.
Observation-Disclosures So; Pillsbury, 159. Last
year-Chamberlan, 40; Pillsbury, l3i.
Unity-Chamberiain, So majority Last year-Cham-
berialn l54; PiilsbIry, 104.
Camden-ohamberlain, 454 Pilsbury, 44o. Last
year-ChamDerialn All; Pilisbury, 3S4.
South ThonastOn--Ch Chamberlain, 1854; Pillsbury,
lao. Last year-Chamberlan, 1856; Pisbury, 10.
Observation-Disclosures, 221; Pillsbury, 331. Last
ycar-Chamberlain, 1SS; Pillsoury, 81.
Warfen-Pisbury 90 majority. Last year: Cham
berlain. l94--Pillsbury. 267.
Edgecombe-C III; Pillsbury, "a. Last
year-Chamberlan, 80; Pi.lsbury, So.
Notwithstanding 25i Pnlsbury, $50. Las
year-Chainberlan, lS5; PisOuIy, lis.
Southport-Chanberlain 90; Pillsbury, TO- Las.
year-ChamberlaIn SO; Pillsbury, 49,
Westport--Ohamoerlan, 5s; Pillsbuy, 40. Las
year-Chamherlain, 20.
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Rninicins. in Albany.

ALBANY, sept. II, 1883.
There II grea. enthusiasm among the republicans
OF this city over the election returns from Maine. A
salue OF one hundred guns was tired Nv the General
Committee. The ward clubs in uniform, with torches
and music, paraded the streets several prominent
rept blicans were serenaded and ilnpromptu meet.
inys organized,
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Additional Returns.

The following returns were received 81 too late
hour to enable us to give them In tabular form
Dedham-Chamberlain ~; Pillsbury, 81.
neutrality-suspicious. Isl; Pillsbury, 3ie.
Last year Chamberlain had 246; Pisbury, 2s6.
Wels-Champerlain, 3l5; Pillsbury, 377 Last year
Chamberlain had 246; Pillsbury, 2e6
Las. stI Vear cham6erIan had i77 Psbnry isa
Topsneld- chamberlain, 124; Pillsbury, 126
Jay-Chamberiain, l94; Pillsbury, III. Last year
Chamberlain, l75; Pillsbury, l4e.
Observation-Disclosures, 81; Pillsbury, IS.
Last year-Chanberlain, 81; Pillsbury 30
CnerryneldmChamseran 52S p.lsbury e' Last
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 81; Pisbury, iss. Last
year Chamberlain had %; Pilsbnry, 1873.
year-Chamberlain, 10; Pillsbury, 7s.
Columbia-Chamberlain, 70; Pillsbury, u. Last
year--Chsmeerdlasn, so Pillseary, q; ,,o .,
year-Chamberlain &C; Pillebury, IS.
Godsborough- Chamberlan, i6i; Plsbury, ,I5s.
Addson-Chamberiain eS; PIllsOury, 1875. Last
ycar-Cbamberiain, 81; Pllsbury o.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., II; Pnlsbury, ~. Last
year-Chamberlain, s; Pillsbury, !.
DE Blois-Chamberlsln, IA; Pilsbury, IA. Last
year-Chamberlain, y: Ptllsbury. IL.
Ellsworth-Chamberlain, $40; Pillsbury, 420 Last
year-Chamberlain, S92; PIllsbury, 2eI.
Surrey-ChamberiaiD, 100; Pilsbury, I3A. Last
Trcnion--Chamberiai 1856; Pillsbury lss. Las,
year-Chamberlain, IS; Pisbury, 50.
Ilancock-Chamberain, 1913; Pisbury, 70. Last
year-Chamber,aln, 50; Pillsbury, Al.
Sulliyan-Chamberlan. 101; Pillsbury. ~. Last
ycar-ChamDerlain, So; Pillsbury s4
Mount Observation-Disclosures, 1O2; Piilsbury O..
Last year-Chamberlain, "a; Pisbnry, 81.
East Brook--Chamberlain, Is majority. Last
year-Charnberlain, Is; Pillsbury, Is.
Watham-C Chamberlain, Al majority. Lat year
Chamberlain, IS; Pillsbury, 26.
Eden--Chamberlain, 20 majority. Last year
Chamberlain, 50; Pilsbury, ~.
Frem0nt-ChamberlaiD ~ majority. Last year
Chamberlain lO5; Pillsbury, IL.
Turner-Chamberain, 35i; Pillsbury, $40. Last
year-Chamberlain, 2s5; Pillsbury; 2ol.
Liyermore-Chamberlaln, 265; Pillsbury, LIS. Last
year-Chamberlain 2O2; Plsbury 81.
East LIvernore-Chamberain, les; Pillsbury, ~.
Last year-Chamberain, 1ls; Pillsonry, IS.
Crecne-Chamberlain, 154; Pillsbury, 123. Last
year-Chamberain, 1911; Pillsbury 81.
walas-Chamberlain, 62 Pillsbury, "a. Last year
Chamberlain, 6e; Pillsbury, 90.
Webster-Chamberain l26; Pillsbury, 80. Last
year-Chamberiain, %; Pillsbury, 40.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 402; Pilsbury, 305.
Last year-C Chamberlain, $685. Pillsbury, 2%.
Sempe-Chamberlain, 100; Pillsbury, &C. Last
year--Chamberlain, So; Pilsbury, co.
wuton--Cbanberlain, 423; Pisbury, ISo. Last
Experimentation, $50; Pillsbnry, 100.
New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., "a; Pillsbury, IYo.
Last year--CbambeTlsln- "; Pillsbprv. %.
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NVN'phD' sept. ~, lhos.
rue republicans Of Concord are firing a salute Of
one hundred gus aud have bonfire IN front OF the
stnte hOus. In honor of the republican victory In
Maui.
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ROCKLAND, Sept. ll-Midnight.

kOCKLAND, sept. h-M1dnlght.
Much interest was felt In the election here to-day,
and the largest vote polled that cast in this
city. The republican majority was increased in the
city, but the county democratic ticket probably
elected by reduced majority. The republicans held
enthusiastic meeting In Atlantic Hall and cbeered
the returns The democrats also held u spirited
meeting at their club room, and the success OF the
county ticket was rejoiced over.
BELFAST Sept IA. 1865.
The election here to-day was very spirited on both
sides. The republican gain in this city liz eighty.
The county Ia probably republican 10y thousand
majority. Bells were rung and guns fired tonight.
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Reioicinss In Scranton, Pa.

SCRANTON, Sept. 14-Nght.
The republicans Of this cit, are firing cannon and
Otherwise rejoicing ov,r the rcmls Of the Maine
elegti0k.
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Reioicings In Bo-ion-Spcorhes h, senator.
Wilson, Suaincr and Others.


BosToS, Sept IA, 1858
The republicans Of Boston had general celebra
ticn this evening" under the auspices Of the Grant
and Cofax clubs IN Of the ~ the party
In the Maine election. The most prominent demon
STATIONS took place In wards -Four, Six aud Ten.
where the most enthusiastic meetings were ned
and the readings Of the returns which were made "A,
intervals throughout the evening we're greeted with
loud cheers. 10 ward Four the meeting was held al
Meonion Hail. which crowded to snrocation
and after stirring addresses had been made by Colo
mel Robert J. Burbank. the President Of the Grant
and Cofsx CLUB OF the ward and by Judge Poland.
OF Vermont. Hon. Henry wilson called upon by
the enthusiastic piaudits Of the assembiage and
made speech. In commencing he said that they had
come together not 10 listen 20 the discussion
VI political questions. but ~ harken 20. the
voice OF the republicans % Maine and
inspired thereby. to resolve more firmly than ever
20 carry Boston and forward with the
other states Of the Union In the great struggle. Ap
plause.l he could assure his hearers, from his own
personal inspection, that the people OF Maine had
lust one OF the noblest battles that had ever
been fought This battle had not been won By the
singing ~ songs and the telling OF stories or by an.
peals TO the passions and prejudccs OF men, but Nv
appeals TO their consciences and reason The ablest
and noblest sons OF the Pine Tree state had al.
dressed the people daily and nightly and to-day
they had responded 10 their appeals. lInmense
appause.l The democracy mad done their
best to- carry The state. They had brought
from other states, ana they had sacceeded
In polling all the votes they could now, and more by
thousands than they would poll In November zap
plausel Yet, with all their strenuous efforts tney
had been beaten by twenty thousand majority ami
the great reason FOR this was that the democratic
presses and speakers had forgotten tlu the peopla
Of the loyal States had advanced during the last
eight years hundreds Of leagues beyond their position
before the rebellion broke out Nppause1 They
had forgotten that the hearts of the peopIe had hee
warmed by the terrible contest through which they
had passed, and they bad appealed to the little pre-
JUDGES and passions OF humanity and got their re-
ward loud applause The people VI Maine had
spoken with q loud voice IN favor Of equal universal
and Impartial liberty for ALI they had declared them.
selves forever on the side OF justice humanity and all
that Tits up the great masses OF the people towards
the skies He hoped that Massachusetts would follow
the bright example Of her daughters and forgetting
all petty aud gnobe interests OF the pocket vye sew
five thousand majority in November for Grant
(Cheersl When In Maine he had often been asked
how the Boston Congressional districts we're going
and he had always answered that they were going ~
thoy did four years ago-icr the country. (AIpfnlsel
DE tbep went on ~ Jssruss The COMING stste elec,
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admit that the country s in any other than u
peaceful condition, AMI II ~, perhaps because
ica and military bedlams that unless there
Is grand civil war raging throughout the length
and breadth Of the republic no notice ~ taken or
minor military eruptoDs The writer had CONVEX
saton n few days since with young and well In
formed Mexican, graduate OF California college
on the subject OF absorption lie admitted that az
~ Mexican he was ashamed OF the condition or the
country the anarchy prevailing want OF enterprise
without navy. without money, without position
among the nations of the earth and constantly mem
aced 10y foreign powers. Ills belief was that the
Americans would finally absorb al least Northwest
crn Mexico aud the seaport or The centre OF tho
tropics. But he added, rs native 10 the manor
born at is hard for me 90 sec the land ~ my birth
given over TO strangers yet destiny will fulnl its
MISSION
Now. IL destiny has already fulnled that mission
"a reported In the despatch quoted, what have we
gained We'll, We have Income pOssessors Of 10000
square miles OF territory the richest this earth in
all respects, for Sonora aud sinaloa are nexhasti
bic ia rches Then we have the peninsula OF Lower
Tsiifornia 7bo miles long by "a la no wide Tho
idea of official explorers that Lower California IL
nothing but deser has long ago been disspsted in
the minds Of practical men who have resided n the
Territory. H. s not only extremely rich In minerals
but Is capable OF producing breadstuffs FOR large
population. Agriculture under American manage.
ment would flourish and does nourish there. ON
this point there need not I've the least doubt as Cap
tam smith, OF La Pah, N excellent authority this
question. The Gulf OF California, 100 miles
long aud from ~ TO 100 wide, is mag.
ni1cent acquisition. rich In pearl fisheries
ana It's waters sbonndlns with an Inexhsustlble
supply OF food for man. North or Mazatian we
would have the open rOadstcads ana harbors OF
Piasa, Narito, Altata, Playa, Colorado Savachista
bara Guaymas and Libertad, besides La Paz.
Gusymas though not one OF the largest IL
one Of the finest and most secure harbors on
the continent and designed 70 lie the great com.
mercial centre for the Union Pacific Railroad and
also the terminus of the railroad running from New
Orleans through Texas. IL will be The grand centre
Of trade for Lower California, sonora Arizona New
Mexico, western Texas and the States OF Durango
ANU Ceibssevs. RE Sss sf TsBolssswss " three
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1868-11-05
A Strange Story.


One of the strangest incidents Of domes-
tic life that ever came under out notice oc-
CURED on Tuesday of the present week.
The story is thus told: Mrs. Bowen is a
widow Of %forty-one years old, whose hus-
band died last year with the yellow fever.
Thirty years ago, being thou only eleven
years old. and n resident Of Comanche
county, Alabama, her eldest sister married
and removed TO another portion of the
same statc. The marriage was unhappy.
The husband was unkind. The only child
of this marriage was II daughter which was
stolen from school, and seems to have been
reared in almost total Ignorance other fam
lily. All That we know of the child is that
she is now u lady Of twonty-nine years and
resides in hor native state. About a year
since, Judge Dean, Of Bats. Dean q Wat
son, received n letter from this lady, say
ing that she believed her aunt resided in
Galveston, and that she desired TO know
of her whereabouts. After induiring, lac
found the missing aunt to be Mrs. Bowen.
The ladies' We're put in communication,
and the one in Alabama assured that her
mother, from whom she had been stolen,
was dead.
Thus matters rested until last Tuesday,
when q Mrs. Martin, at the suggestion of a
mutual friend, was introduced 10 and visit
ed Mrs. Bowen. During the conversation
that followed it became plain that they
were sisters, and that Mrs, Martin was the
mother Of the Alabama lady who was stol-
en- twenty-five years since. Thus the two
met and were recognized after an absence
OF thirty years, with never o strawberry
mark on tho lett arm Of either. One sister
has been a resident of Galveston fourteen
years and the other eight. Both are happy
in the meeting and in the prospect of soon
seeing the daughter Of one and the niece
Of the other.