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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12
THE VIRGINIA FREsHET.

The losses to the railroads of Virginia by
the recent freshet were very heavy. 1t is
estimated in Richmond that the Orange
and Alexandria Road was damaged half a
million, and the South Side Road the same
sum. The James River and Kanawha
Canal was damaged quarter of a million
III Lynchburg, the heaviest losers are J.
H.. Adams & Bro, 100000, besides safe
and contents, yet undiscovered worth
S12,0 900; r. II. Shepherd & Co., $4,000;
Pembroke Mill, Sc 900; J.. V. Strange,
5000; Hcald's Brick Works, $4,000.
One Of the scenes in Richmond is thus
described: "In front of the st. Charles
Hotel, about the center Of the city, is an
chOred a schooner, with her red light lazi-
~ rising and falling with the waves. Her
crew pull off in boats as regularly as if at
sea. ON the hills around the city the
camp-fires of the h0uselesS light the hori-
zon. The utter darkness that reigns is
only relieved by the occasional CLEAN of a
policcman's shield"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12

The recent emancipation act of the
Spanish Government for Cuba frees all
children henceforth born of slave mothers.
Those born since 1868 arc conditionally en-
franchised, and slaves over sixty years of
age are emancipated. The act leaves the
shareholders the ablc-bodied men and wo-
men, and rids them of the babies and aged.
IT "robs the cradle and the grave to en-
force an abolition which is practically of
no benefit.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12

Ok Tuesday ne&t, elections will be held
in Pennsylvania. Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and
Nebraska. All together, they elect sixty
one members OF Congress- and the result
will probably determine the complexiou Of
the next House.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12

The Republicans Of Blount comfy have
nominated VIM. Anderson, Esd, az their
candidate for the Legislature. His nomi-
nation is equivalent to an election. His
predecessor, Capt. NJ. L. Mcconnell, is GO
ing TO the Senate from that district.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12

II the editor of the LoudOn star takes
pains to find out tie facts about the Scna-
torial Convention, he will probably learn
ceedings in 20 far "a, he refers to the speech
made by the delegate from Knox, referred
to in his article.
~ to his assault on Mr.. Stalcy, It's ami
mus may fad an explanation in the fact
that the editor Of the star was not the
nominee.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12

TIE Junior Cyclops was sent North,
some weeks ago, to hunt up some new
music for the "organ.p After considerable
practice he vcutured ON a new piece yes
ter,lay morning, which sounds TO us very
much like 1.-The "Blount county outrage"
with a few neN variations. Z II called
" Ramage'- Bull on the income Tux. II
f. prouounced 10y bis friends the greatest
production of his Tie.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12

SOME Of the newspaper correspondents
ia Europe cannot have much to do. a
lead coffin pa-se- through Rheims ans
strightway we are informed that Moltse
. dead.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-10-12
THE WAR.
FOREIGN NEWS BY THE CABLE,

French Treachery Terribly Punished,
Great Battle Fought at Stenay,
Heavy Forces Engaged on Both Sides,
A Victory for the Baden Troops.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31

alone, was attached to this"forgive, that you may
be forgiven nor Tor one sn ont lot all your sins.
word was pledged 70 us, and tho word Of God knew
no deceit. Had we not accepted this condition.
had we not ratified ts Did we not raufy It
daily in The petition we make to Cod
"tOrgve us our trespasSes as We forgive
those that trespass against us ~ compliance
with this precept was an essential prerequisite. III
thou Oner thy GIFT ct the altar and there then re.
member thatt thy brother have anything against thee
leave thy Offering az the altar and go first to be
ded to thy brother and then coming thou
shalt oner thy gilt" Refuse compliance with this
ana all else was Of no avail. so long as we forgave
not our brothers from our hearts so long would our
prayers, petitions and suppcatlons be Of avail.
During HIS life on earth our blessed Lord taught us
by precept and example TO forgive injury. In pro-
mitigating this holy law He took upon Himself the
yoke that He would impose upon US. 1t was His love
or enemies that induced him to come down from
Heaven and make His abode among men. Let us be
known as followers OF Christ by our compassion and
forgiveness OF wrong, SO that following the meek
ness OF the members OF His mystic body we may
practice every charity. ana this Will bring US conso
latlons nnumerabe here and delights tneffable In
tho world TO come.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31
CHURCH OF The STRANGERS.

DIR. Deems ON the Importance Of Divine
Truth.
DR.. Deems prea Ched yesterday, in the Church OF
the Strangers, to very large and fashionable con.
gregation, among whom were several OF the most
prominent money kings OF the metropolis. His
text was taken from Hebrews, ", T. 49, IA
''For when for the time ye ought to be teachers,
We have need that one teach you again
which are the first principles OF the oracles
of God.n The sermon was opened by show
ing how much the Bible favored knowledge,
quot ations being made from the Gospels and the
Apostles to support this proposition. If any man
held that Ignorance Is the mother OF devotion IL
was not Paul. He liked to preach to sensible men.
In this cpl site he was In the high tide of great ar
gument on profound subject, when all at once, ne
was arrested ny recollectIng the ignorance of his
hearers and he stops to reprove them for being SO
dull. No man makes such Roadway with
GREAT TRUTH
when he is talking to person ignorant In his de.
partment. A machnist cannot explain rare con.
ulvance OF great invention to man totally ignorant
oil mechanics. No man ignorant OF mathematics
astronomy and chemistry can appreciate the dis
coveries OF lie Verrier and Faraday. Modern preach
ers have this trouble. There Is more bad learning than
bad preaching. A man Ignorant OF internal things,
however learned In other things, Is like a wet log
fire shall kndle the log or the loG extinpsh the fire.
Men who soak themselves In folly and SIN during
tle week are IKE sucL wet logs. 1t was then shown
that the material world Is the field OF our physical
learning the mind OF man of our metaphysical
learning and the Word OF God OF our spiritual
knowledge. This spiritual knowledge Is progress
sive. Not that any other revelation Is demanded.
All the sciences are progressive, although the num-
Der OF the atoms the elements, the aniues and the
stars mas Deen the same for thousand years. There
s no objection to the Bible because it is mysterious
Everything worth thinking of is mystery. Now.
that Is not given scientifically. Neither Is nature
God did not set out The world like
DUTCH GARDEN,
but threw all these glorious things about and left
Ia a
at the most profound spiritual truth Tho value Of
TINS deep knowledge was shown in many ways 1t
Is SIN TO neglect any part OF the Bible II hurts
the moral constitution Men should more cultivate
love OF the truth than mere exactness Of statement
Many people are very much afraid their precise
words Will I've called quest on, while they have nc
| care II their personal veracity is not questioned
| whether the truth or error succeed. Men who dc
not seek 70 know t1e highest truth como Il
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NEW YORK HERALD MONDAY OCTOBER 81 s7c-rRIpLE SHEET

to make this community better" they confess that
responsibility Is somewhere but 1t Is not on their
shoulders. cS tNe,
Third The power OF the religious community Is
paralyzed by apathy and indifference.
Foarih-By Incidence ana fear TO stand against
all these great evils and to strike down
CRiME IN HIGH AND Low PLACES;
but most OF our religious people are apethetic ana
lnuiercnt and settle down into Incidence, unwill-
ing 70 make exertons In order TO accomplish some
good result
FUth-By want OF combination am ng religious
people Crime and corruption are organized; but
the wealthy, intelligent and moral people OF our
community have no organization whatever.
StLsh=By party spirit. do not wholly deprecate
comes so dominant that IL fears no control It be-
comes corrupt never conceal to which party
belong. But party spirit should have no place In
tns city under the present state OF circumstances
MORALITY AND RELIGION
are the great questions that up and overhaul all
other questions. MANY men. religious though they
may BE- do not vote for the good OF the community
but for the petty interests Of the party. Vice is
organized and compact In voting and In scattering
Oil Its power abroad. II the moral portion OF this
community could be organized 1t could control
the evil influences Of this city. There was
time when the foreign element tried to
ABRoGATE OUR SABBATH LAWS
With 1t were linked the whole liquor traf,c ana a
great political party. Here was triple convention,
but We cndeavored to arouse the religious commu.
nifty TO meet this question on the ground OF the well
being OF the people We swept the field ana the
throughout our city, fatr and great, like
JERUSALEM OF OLTs
vice Is rampant and corruption laughs In the face OF
honest men. God looks upon such a community,
pleasure. The best ana brightest spirits have mado
their homes here; let therefore lift up our voices
to God that their power should make itself felt and
remove the blot from the fair fame OF this city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31

snas state. Then It u necessary v teach others.
anu every man IL teacher, whether he will or no;
ana tnoso haf truths which men teach arj often
more hurtlul than errors Thus In times OF the pre-
vaence OF d0ctrlues u 10 necessary TO know central
truths. Men VIII examine doctrines. There IL no
heresy which Is wholly false. Men pervert the truth
often unintenti0naIly. " comes In ike tide Then
we must DO anchored. Tue high winds blow A
Christian should not be like weather vane turned
BY the wind; but like mountain, turning tho vino
II does not require great intellect or attainmenta
Many man OF genius has
CHUNG TO THE FAITH
OF his humble ana wise wife or child and thus woa-
thered the hurricane OF heresy. Moreover, deem
knowledge promotes humility. The Oldest aud wisest
professor In college Ia humber than the superficial
freshman. Familiarity with spiritual things Increases
our lovingness. The more we come to know God
the more we love him. The more we know tho
value OF man the moro we love him. Again. Sec
tarianism owes It's existence to want OF the know
ledge OF profound truths. Some doctrine, some
sacrament. some principle trne In itself, Is magnl-
fed as II 1t were the great central truth. The moro
a man knows OF the truth the more churches he be-
longs TO. The true catholic church ~ that which
embraces all sects that have any truth. Another
reason was that the oracle3 OF God are the instru
mcnts or our permanent saLciifcation. There u
much nonsense in the Church on sanctihcatfon.
Jesus must have known the true method OF sanctin-
cation. In his prayer he says, Sanctify them
through Thy truth: Thy word Is truth" THIS was
dwelt on.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31
JANE STREET METHODIST CHURCH.
The Temptations in tho NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
by the Rev. William q. Smith.

The Temptations in the Wiiderness-Sermon
by the Rev. William g. Smith.
The Rev. william @. Smith, PASTOR preached
morning service in the Methodist Episcopal church,
Jane street, or Greenwich avenue. Tie congrega-
ton was not very numerous, nor yet very fashion
able. but they appeared to DO very devout and very
attentive TO their PASTORS explanation OF the scrip
tural incident selected for consideration and the
lessons he deducel from 1t. The preacher having
read his text the rst verse. fourth chapter OF ST.
Matthew "Then was Jesus led up OF the Spirit into
the wilderness to be tempted OF the devin proceed
ec, he was sorry to say, without much previous pre-
paraton, TO suggest some reflections which 1t afford
cd. This was not the first time Christ was tempted;
lie was tempted during His whole life, and
tho temptations eliminated In the agony
at Gethssmane, "the hour and the power OF dark.
ness.r The temptation in the wilderness and
Chrlst's victory Satan were probably the full
flment OF the ancient prediction that the womans
seed should crush the serpent's head. The ex-
ted to fall are profitable and the examples OF VIC
tories by Gods servants over the Evil One are most
encouraging. lie wished to draw attention 70 one
CHRIST WAS TENTED IN A SOLITUDE.
Retirement Is good for us oil, but then II evil
agencies and companions are absent even though
we NAV lock doors, Satan, who regards not bolts
and locks, can be there and we are often most in
Christian or anybody else to do when tempted Is TO
sing sacred songs. II you can't sing sweeuy sing
as wen as you Can. he1u the scriptures, pray ana
sing, for
SATAN DOES NOT LIKE SINGING.
When the Evil One goes about seeking to enter the
heart Of man by temptations and cunning to "paces
that hold no water' finds the Christian singing q
nymn he retires aud say Ths place Is TOO dry for
instance, with Moving ringlets and cheeks red with
the hues Of health and IN her innocence and JOY
BUSINESS pucking wild flowers in some meadow, he
SAYS al viii seduce her from virtue.n He draws
near and finds her singing, and departs, saying
'.TaIS is TOO DRY FOR NE.n
IA 90
spoil Ills faitn and hope but hears him singing,
Thus far I'm led, both old and weak,
and he departs. saving ''Too dry for me-" He per-
ceves the minister III the pulpit and wishes to draw
him and his people from God; but hearing the minis
ter sing
Happy with nv latest breath
II / may but gasp His name.
the Evil One says, .Too dry for me-"
The preacher concluded by exhorting The people
to sing Gods praises more aud more that good
might be with them here and reward them eternally
hereafter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31
CHURCH OF ALL SOULS.

Jucob's Wrestle With God-Sermon by Rev.
DIR. Bellows.
For several Sundays past Irving Hall has been
occupied by Dr. Bellows as the Church or All Souls
and mas always attracted a large congregation and
o very fashionable one. Yesterday was no excep-
tion the hall being filled with assemblage, most
OF whom were Favored OF forLunen as could oaGiiy
Va tuId hy ricIiuess costume and display OF
elegant costumes Of the lady devotonists
The text which DR.. Bellows chose TO expound
upon was Jacobs wreste with Cod" and being a
very fruitful and interesting theme his discourse
was listened to with much attention The text was
taken from the book OF Genesis XXI, 24:-"And
Jacob was left alone; and there wrestlcd man
with him, until the breaking OF the day."
The reverend gentleman proceeded TO relate the
history OF Jacob--how he had received the birth
right OF Esan, and mad occupied his thoughts with
worldly matters He was OF a noble race and de-
sired to retain the power and influence Of his peo
as to the manner OF attaining wealth. His doctrine
was to
OBTAIN 1T By FAIR MEANS
II possibly by II not possible In this manner then
TO use all the means at his disposal which decency
would allow without endangerIng his position In
He then followed the career OF Jacob to the time
when his brother Esau, with mighty army, was
marching towards him TO smte him. And Jacob
sent forward his servants with presents OF cattle
that he might appease MIN. jacob also sent his two
wives and his sons and servants "cver the brook
that he might be alone" And jacob was left alone,
s'wREsTLED MAN WITH HIM.
until the breaking Of the day.
From this the preacher drew moral. Christians,
said he, should dvest themselves In spirit OF worldly
things and OF power and h0n0rs and should reflect
on their eternal salvation. Jacob sent away his
family and effects that he may be alone with God
and that his thoughts may not be distracted from his
heavenly Father. SO should the Christian sink into
himself and examine the nmost recesses Of his
SOUL that he may be able to gain an insight Of hat
would be pleasing TO God.
DR.. Bellows dwelt very much on this point and
spoke in strong terms OF the necessity or placing
spiritual matters above temporal affairs.
JACOBS WRESTLE WITH GOD
was figure OF the Christian fighting against temp
tatOn and being victorious in the struggle.
After eXhaust1ag the subject OF his discourse he
concluded by urging his hearers to reflect on what
he had impressed upon them and they would reap
the benefit Of their good work In the world 10 come.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31
CHURCH OF TIE DIVINE PATERNITY.

Inward Life vs.. the MatersIism Of This Age
Eloquent Dis curse by DR.. Chaplin.
DR.. Chapin's church was almost filled yesterday
morning by an attentive ana somewhat fashionab Bile
congregation. The services were gone through
in thar impressive and earnest manner which
has become characteristic OF this church.
The music was extremely good. the soprano parts
especially being sung with much effect by vocalist
with voice at once rich, powerful and cultivated.
She was particularly telling in the hymn, 'Jesus our
LEADER
Feeble, helploss, how shall
Learn 10 live aud learn TO dep
Who u bOdi guide shall be-
Wac shall lead thy child o Thee
Or. Chapin's sermon was, as usual characterized
by eloquence and by close reasoning. He took for
hts subject
INWARD LIFE.
as opposed TO the maerialism Of our age The
powerful agent which keeps the world IA motion is
the vision which ever Is to be. In the
fact that religion lays Its requirements on
the viii and works silently on the hear,
lies the inward power which proves the
authenticity or religion. Man Is not all mate
rial in bis nature There seems 70 he much
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN SPRING STREET.
Sermon by Rev. DIR. Aiken the Political
Responsibility OF Religious PeOpIc-A Lash
ON the Political Vices of Modern Babylon.

Sermon by Rev. DR.. Aiken on the Political
Responsibility OF Religious PeopIc-A Lash
ON the Political Vices Of Modern Babylon.
At the Presbyterian church In Spring street. near
vaiick. there was large gathering OF genteel peo
pie, 1t being known that the Rev. Dr.. Aiken would
discourse on the all-engrossing subject OF politics.
After the usual exercises the reverend gentleman
preached on the "Potical Responsibility of Religious
People," basng his arguments on Jeremiah xxx,
7"And seek the peace Of the city, for in the peace
thereof shall We have peace" The speaker said
This written about 600 years before Christ when
the Jews were captives in Babylon and were likely
to be captives for an indefinite time; they would
therefore be liable to feel an utter
LACK OF INTEREST
In everything around them. Seeing that the Jews
were careless about their interests, jeremiah admon
ished them to attend to their and to the nte
rests Of the city which they lived The words Of
the text may be particularly applied to
AMERICAN CITIZENS,
as In his country the Individual influence OF every
citizen mouIds the government under which he lives
We look around us and see
CRIME AND CORRUPTION RAMPANT
and triumphant There Is city In the world where
there Is 80 much organized and unorganzed vice.
THE TREASURY Is PLUNDERED,
and men are not even astOnishe0 at eXactiOns which
In former times they would have been startled to
see. Corruption has crept everywhere, ana judges
are held In the grasp POI Of money ye men,
which ought TO be the glory OF the American citizen,
is thing ut which we blush That secret emblem
of our liberties Is pOwerless and vortex Of corrup-
ton. The religious portion OF this community Is
largely, Will not say wholly, responsible for this
evil state Of things. Think Of the power which they
have to cont oil. representing as they do to large
degree the intelligence wealth and education OF the
com munlty. Who WELD the bad elements of the
clty The men who have wealth and social stand
Ing. We look around us and see
IGNORANCE AND CRIME
In the ascendant Some one IS responsible Tor this.
How ia IL then. when the moral portion OF the com
munity has power, that 1t does not control the evi
elements around uss There are six reasons fol
this:-
Firstly means Of recreancy to principles.
RELIGIOUS PEOPLE
do not stand out for the principles IN which they
believe. they neglect to rebuke crime and with
draw their aid from those who endeav0r 10 CHECK
the tide Of vice and corruption.
observation-disclosures people shift responsibility from
themselves. They look around and see organized
crime on every side; but every one says quietly
u am nov reaQonhia far tnis u "a not my puslpes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-31
MOUNT ZION.

Bishop Snow the Destruction OF che
Roman Beast-The Fearful Destiny OF Edi-
tors and Reporters.
The Rev. s. 8. Snow preached yesterday afternoon
In Mount Zion church to q very numerous congre-
cation. Before beginning his discourse Bishop Snow
pitched heavily into newspaper men and especially
reporters in HE own peculiar way, and threatened
that the awful wrath OF the Almighty would scorch
and shrivel them up. This was to DO because they
maliciously refused to believe in him and had not
given him fair play. God would especially mako
examples OF oil connected With 'that foul,
sCURRILoUs AND LYING PAPER,
Che HERALD" lie then announced that hts sermon
for that evening would be 1.-THE judgment which has
commenced and the Impending destruction or the
Roman beast.u Taking for his text Daniel VII,
he said the fourth beast spoken OF therein typuco
the empire OF pagan Rome, On tho heao o. sols