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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11

Mr.. James Borden. brakeman ON the
Rutland and burlington Rairoad, died,
Saturday, from Injuries received while
c.uplmg cars in the depot yard, Friday
The hunier on one OF the cars broke.
letting them together, and catching Mr.
bo1dsn Just above the hips. He was
about 80 Years of a.e, and leaves a wife
and two children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11

f 60 ''t.
&c.,, ,uc following in the last Dan
-.a.: -a,I Monday Il serious fire
.... mar Occurring at Greenbank's
g.. About three O'Clock i'll the after
.u~r ~mohc wa> discovered issu-
'"m ,hc picker room. The alarm
a.-"i. and it was found that the wool
'.m MAS almost in 4 blaze. BY
... aii active efforts. the fire was
-. shed. and the wool cleared from
which i intended to be fire
... Tine walls were then so hot that
uH.d remain Ion" inside. The
. aaou piching wool. and it is
Flea. ~omchOw a match got mix
... ".,i. and igmi;ed it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11


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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11
Sprfial 3lotifes.
Masonic HaIl---Union Block.

a Masonic HaIl---UniOn Block.
TX PA S U NJ p SIC LODGE,
NO. 27, F. L A. NJ.
Stated meeting, March L.
L. II. HEALD, scc'y.
Has VEIL CHAPTER. NO. IL. r. A. II.
Regular meeting. Friday eve, March II. $50
+. j. DALTON, Secretary
PALESTINE COMMANDERY NO. 5.
stated Conclave March 15 1870
J. l.. PERKINS, Commander.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company.

Fh. 'a-,u.r"s Gad OLi, L,I"ri connecting tie
Allan. cod; aud tn, zii u ha:hor- the Chez
cake la, with sir ohio Ei.cr = point Of rcirhc
aa E ton, md tAus. with he c.tirc Railroad sy-trin
'uI .t,r tr,.-! port ,:iI O.. TIA -rrat Wet md south
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11

... D-. Morrill, Stevens house. OF
.uI i'll recently. used temporarily for
'Ii.-. and since purchased by Mr..
... 49, moved last Tuesday. north OF
William Green's upon q lot purchased
a.. T.. EryItou.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11

Mn. i. u. Daniels il collecting lum-
. materials tor building Il house up
.". east ol the river ard north OF
..,-. leading from this village to
So. I"hu-hury. oil the slaughter
$. .ur ~ Daniels. Bartlett Il Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11

....- ii,c Ia-' two weeks the Ncs>r>.
.r- lave manufactured and shipped
u.c ..I'o" hetdrcd scales. This
... business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11
Economy is Wealth. "--Franklin.

,,sg- = GlL -, nov tIcic- iyr A..,nts
- 20 .I....I i.,r. Al. H. SHAW ALrc. Me
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1870-03-11

f.. ~ ''~uriabic" OF the series which
-..a 80 successfully sustained during
.r.. py the yOuig ladies If the No.
F. society will be held 1T the vcStry
-a-y evening. March l5.h. Tea
.... .r u o'clock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
SALE

NOMWHSSIONEK SALE.-By virtue
q of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, and by consent of parties in the case OF
H. I. Gray, &c VS.. Thomas Heyden, will pro,
coed on SATURDAY, THE 18th DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1870 in front of the Courthouse
in Staunton, to sell the parcel of land in the pro-
ceedings mentioned, fronting on Winchester St,
extended on the North west, and the Institution
road on the Southwest, and nearly opposite the
premises of Mr.. Pike PoSers It will be sold
altogether or in four separate lots, conveniently
laid of. with water privilege guaranteed to each
Shelley s. Bumgardner
Terms-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale and the balance in equal instalnents at six,
twelve, eighteen, twenty-four and thirty months,
good security to be given by the purchasers, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
teb1-4ts JOHN B. BALDWIN, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Mrs H B. Stowe snubbed by women.

In the Women's Rights Convention recently
held in Washington City one of the strong
minded sisterhood offered resolution express
ing the sympathies of the Convention with Mrs.
Stowe at the severe criticisms to which she had
been subjected for the part she acted in re-
ference to the Byron scandal. and to the credit
Of the Convention this was voted down. The
women refused to give expression to any such
sentiment, and thus gave Mrs. Stowe the most
telling and emphatic rebuke she has yet recelv-
ed for indulging her crude speculations over the
graves of two dead people whose memories
should have been guarded against her vulgar
enterprise of making money out ola loathsome
and exploded scandal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Stauntott Spettator.
TWesd0g, February 4, 1870.

The Legislature of this State will convene
on Tuesday next, February the Sth, in accor-
dance with the proclamation of Gov. Walker
issued on the 9th nit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

NxECUTOR's SALE-GOODFAR IN
Ia MARKET.-As Executor of Joseph Ear
February, 1870. sell on the premises, that very
valuable farm left by said deeedent, containing
100 acres. Has on it good brick mansion
with six rooms in it, with o wing attached, kitch
en-, new barn and all necessary out-houses; good
orchard well watered; about thirty ceres in
timber, and all in good state Of cultivation; ad-
joins DR.. Ewing Wampler, Miller and others,
about q miles from Mt. Meridian, and miles
E. of Mt Sidney near Rockland Mills, Au-
gusta county Is convenient to churches, school
houses, stores sc. Mr.. Crickenberger on the
premises will show the property to any one wish
ing to see it. .aa ztaa
Terms-One-th in hand, balance in one, two
and three years in equal installments-vendor' 5
lien reserved. Sale to commence at II, nj.
THOS. P. CRAWFORD. Executor.
! Acknowledgements Register insert and
CHARGE this office s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Virginia scorns, Virginia abhors such an ad-
mission, Treat her as como uered territory, but
do not mock her with crown of thorns. I'm
prison her as a maefactor, but do not array her
IN royal purple and press to her lips sponge of
vinegar and hissop. She will none of it, she is
not SO craven as to be the vassal of the Radical
party-her old limbs do not even tremble I'M
der the fortunes of your inquisition. Do your
worst, she will bear It tc, your shame T1gin-
az Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Michigan has abolished tenancy by courtesy,
leaving intact the widow right of dover, and
under the intestate law of the State husband
now has no share In his wife's estate All his
right to any property of his wife must accrue
BY will.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Not a Dcmoc. at in either the Senate or
House Of Representatives voted for the ill-be-
gotten bill, as amended in the Senate, for the
admission Of Virginia. Senators and Repre-
sentatives on the Republican side who declared
the amendments unconstitutional voted for
them. despite the fact that they had taken
But in these days the value Of an oath depends
very much on the man who takes it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Mr. John f. Lewis, having been elected, by
the Legislature, United States Senator, resigned
the Office of Lieutenant Governor to which he
had been elected by the people, and the vacan-
cy thus created has been supplied by the ap-
pointment, by Gov Walker, of Jno. L. Marye,
jr., of Fredericksburg. 1t will be remembered
that he was nominated by the Conservative
Convention in 1868 for Acknowledgement en-
the ticket With Col. r. E. Withers Mr.. Ma
rye will fill this office until the expiration Of
thirty days after the commencement of the ap-
preaching session of the Legislature; and it
will become the duty Of that body to prescribe
the manner of filing the vacancy by the expi-
ration of the thirty days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
s s : 9 E + ~ 8 - &

TO THE WORKING GLASS We are now
Prepared to furnish ell classes with constant en-
ployment at home, the whole of the time or for
the spare moments. Business new, light and
from Soc to SIS per evening, and proportional
sum by devoting their whole time to the business,
Boys and girls earn nearly much as men =
That all who see this notice may send their ad-
dress, and test the business, we make this unpar-
alleed offer: To such as are not well satisfied,
we will send 81 to pay for The trouble of writing:
Full particulars, valuable sample, which will
do to commence work on, and copy Of The
and best family newspapers published-all sent
free by mail Reader, if you want permanent,
profitable work, address e. G.. ALLEN q CO.,
Augusta, Maine E febl-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Sale Of Land i'm

u Allegheny county, Under decree of Es-
sex Circuit Court of the 18th of November, 1859
in the case of Jones u.s. Walk" we will on the
not on the next fair day thereafter. expose to
sale to the highest bidder at public auction, on
the premises, in the county of Allegheny, the un-
divided moety of the defendant, John NJ. E.
his wifeJ in tract of land in said county CON
tanning about 5000 acres, lying about six
miles from the White Sulphur Springs-the turn
pike from said Springs to Covngton running
through said land. The other moiety of the said
Company.
Terms.-One-third cash the residue on a cred
it of six and twelve months. the purchaser CIV
ing bonds with approved persona! security, and
title retained till purchase money is fully paid.
dec7-tds THOMAS CROXTON,
JAMES NJ. MATTHEW'S,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

HORSE THIEVES CAPTURED Last week two
men named Hawkins and Asberry were arrested
in the Rich Valley in Smyth county, on the
to Tazewell county for trial, it appearing that
the horses found in their possession had been
stolen in that county.-Lyach. Republicans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
ESFRABLE BUILDING LOFS s;,,

i EESHNAREE DUHHDHTHW LUES ZOE
IL Sale at Public Auction.-We will self at
in front of he Court house in the town of Staun
ton, seven or eight very desirable building lots,
containing each about two acres, situated near
Staunton on the G. & 0. r r., adjoining the
ing portion Of the steam distlllery property.
Terms: SO much in hand as will pay costs of
suit and sale, and the remainder in three equal
instruments, payable in one, two and three years
with interest from the date of sale-the purchaser
giving bond and approved security, and the title
to be retained as ultimate security
Plats of the premises may be seen at our office
JanlS-5t SHEFFEY & BUMGARDNER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

A Roman wit has discovered the habits Of all
the Western Bishops at the Ecumenical. The
English are always taking out something to eat;
the American Bishops are retiring to smoke
the French Bishops are passing about and talk
ing; the Spanish Bishops are in little groups,
talking their own politics; the Germans are
silent and doing nothing. The Italians, if we
may conclude from the exampleof the wit him
self. are making their observations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

We enter that once sacred edifce (the Union)
overflowing with no emotions Of grateful ex-
element gitated by no upweilng of tender
recollections- fearful with no illusions of fond
expectation there is nothing in the terms of
our admission, or in the temper by which those
terms have been extended U.s. to make US feel
one spark of gratitude, Or the slightest con-
seriousness Of obligation. We have been
brought in loaded with letters, and under every
circumstance of ignominy. We have been re-
Seen b a e to heweps Of wod and
drawers of water and not as star Of equal
lustre with the other members of the cor stella
tion. Rich. Enquirer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

The earnings of the Erie railroad for the year
ending September Both, 1869, we're SIS 626. SAL,
being an increase of So, 3d. 1858 on the year pre-
yioue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

Rev r. A. Holland will address the Young
Mems Christian Association of the V. NJ L.,
Thursday, February, 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Just So.

The threat held out by the radical negro ora
tors at the jolliGcation in Richmond Tuesday
last, over the admission of the State, is by no
means an idle one. The telegraph reports
these fellows as saying ''that if the people
failed to comply with the letter and spirit of
the reconstruction acts, the State will be re-
manded to territorial condition by Congress .
This simply means that if the Legislature or
the people evince the least Conservative ten
dency, aud dont swallow the whole radical pig,
tail and all, Congress will take US in hand
again, and reconstruct US over just as Geor-
gia has been done. A pretty prospect truly for
a great State in this ''great and glorious family
Of co equal ID States !''-Lynch. Neacs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
-NeaC Advertisements. 4,
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION
First National Bank Of Stanton

uary, 1870:
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts, STA, 773 W
Over Drafts. 1872 SO
u S. Bonds to secure crculation....... l02, goo w
Due from redeemng and reserve ag'ts 269 5O
I" q other National Banks ........ 3, 80 Is
8 :" Banks and Bankers 2235 79
Ranking house $500 SO
Current Expenses OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 179 Is
Cash Items ................... $3.50 98
Fractl quincy Including Nickels).... 734 "a
Snecie g 298 25
Legal Tender Notes ......... ,240 90
Protest account .... .............. .... 1872
-oe $3.50, 5ss So
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock paid in $3.50 SloO 0O0 O w
surplus funo - g; $3.50 s5I 100 A0'o0'
Exchange ''''...''',.' 4s % 2,O77 90
Profit and Loss.... III IT tn9m5fo 9al
Circulating notes received from Comp
trOller...... .........S 9UOOUW 80 80
Less amount on hand .......... $50 90 $3.50 90
Dividends unpaid. ,4ol W
Individual Deposits, including over
drafts and certificates of deposit: 93,6lS 81
| Due to National Banks, .....S S., AS 70 *
Due other banks & bankers. $40 $3.50 ~
Notes and Bills re-dscounted, ...--.... l7,775OO
Iktle 1stAa $3.50, 53S GO
/, M. Harvey Efinger, cashier of the First Ma
| tional Bank of Staunton, do solemnly swear that
| the above statement is true, to the best of my
knowledge and belief
State of Virginia, County of augusta
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th
- THO. A. BLEDsoE, N. P.
| Correct-attest, 3geia sas sn s.15 -
| A. Fl. 81. STUART, 1sss.seg T a9 r
JAS w. CRAWFORD febl-lt
I1EPORT OF THE CONDITION
National valley Bank of staunton
at the close of business on the 22nd day OF JAN
uary, 1870. -
- 57al-1 RESOURCES: aer
Loans and Discounts. $l99 3s1 "a
| Overdrafts .... 3l64 II
! u S. Bonds to secure circulation. 1OO OOO w
! Due from redeemng and reserve agt IL 73O 81
| Due from other National Banks...... d, 40 70
| Due from other Banks and Bankers. 7OO2 u
| Banking house, furniture and fixtures 9,5OO w
! Current exnenses. ................ 179 60
| Cash items fincluding stamps) . 5,804 81
| Pill of otber National Ranks 5O4 90
| Fract nal cur ncy Including Nickels) l,!So Is
Specie ~ W
Legal Tender Notes. :. ....... 21,98s 90
| e $3.50, 572 90
Canital Stock paid in ....... 800 coo 60
| Surplus Fund . $500. .......... 10000 90
| Discount. 1852 81
5 Exchange $500. SO SO
Profit and Loss 1916 50
| Nat nal Bank circulation outstanding 49, go 90
| dividends unpaid. .......... lO5 90
/! Individual deposits. 1873, $50 81
| Die to National Banks 1875 80
! Due to other Nat Banks and Bankers 792 q
! Notes and bills re-discou. 1OoOO w
| r. s Taxes unpaid acknowledgements. 457 70
$685., 572o9
| STATE OF VIRGINIA, 90
COUNTY OF AUGUSTA,
I, W. G. Eskridge Cashier of 1.-THE National
| Valley Bank" of Staunton, do solemnly swear
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATIoN.-
The names of Professor Martin, of Hampden
Sidney, Rev W. Fl. Ruffner, of Rockbridge,
and Colonel j. Hotchkiss, of Staunton, are
named in connection with this office.
We clip the above from the Enquirer of the
29th, from which it will be seen that our YER
satile and energetic citizen, Major. Jed.
Hotchkiss, is named in connection with the of
fee Of Superintendent of Public instruction.
We know of no one in this section who could
present superior qualifications for that Office,
and would be pleased to see it conferred upon
him. He is active, capable and energetic, and
would throw his whole soul into the perform
ance Of the duties it would impose.
INTEREST AND UsURY.-As the new State
Constitution is now operative, and as very
many persons may be interested in the price
fixed for money in that instrument, we give the
Usury clause Of the article on finance and taxa
ton, as follows:
Upon debts hereafter contracted it shall be
lawful to receive any rate, of interest, not ex-
ceedlng twelve per centum per annum. which
may be agreed upon by the parties, and be spec
fled in the bond, note or other writing evidenc-
ing the debt. When there is no such agreement,
the rate Of interest shall be six per centum per
annum for the use and forbearance Of every
hundred dollars
---- 49, : - ----------l 3fa
The Winchester Times expresses our views
when it says that "the men who voted to deny
Virginia equality in the Union have no proper
conception of free institutions and are unwor-
thy the confidence Of lovers of constitutional
liberty"
1t does likewise when it says that Tin estab-
fishing Congressional guardianship over Vir-
ginia, the United States Congress has not only
trampled upon the constitution, but has broken
faith with the people Of Virginia and wantonly
insulted them. ~ t-'h
''Be vigilant at all times and under every
circumstance. Buy your oil only of men in
good standing. Trim your lamps carefully in
the morning. Never fill them when they are
lit. Never bloao them out-and always. and as
you value your life and that Of your family,
Be Vigi7antr' a9E s. A1
A young boy named Russell Purcell, son oil
Mr.. Charles w. Purcell, was accidently shot on
Saturday the 22nd ult., by friend and school
mate named Harrison, near Greenwood depot,
while hunting together e
Jennie Collins, woman suffragist, is hard on
her sisters. They'd take man." said Jennie
who had money, if he was cross eyed and toed
In.
The law ofimprisonment for debt was abolish
ed in Britain On New Years Day, the jails
thrown open and the emancipated insolvents
set free.
One thousand FIVE hundred and fifty dollars
have been subscribed by the citizens of New
Market and vicinity for the purpose of building
an Academy at that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
Prince Arthur.

The sensation in Washington city last week
was the presence of Prince Arthur, the seventh
child and third son of Queen Victoria. Or
Thursday night last Mr.. Thornton, the British
Minister, gave reception and ball, In honor O.
Prince Arthur. Every thing was conducted ii
the ''most magnificent style" The President
and his lady, and many of the officers of tho
government, were present. The Prince danceo
the first set in the ball with Mrs Grant He
was only introduced to few, whom he desired
to know.
The young ladies present were very much
pleased with the appearance and manners o
this youthful scion of royalty, and INDUCED il
such expressions, as, ''He is a dear, sweet ane
graceful dancer 1t is said that q popular
song among them was:
Is I.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

One thousand FIVE hundred and fifty dollars
have been subscribed by the citizens of New
Market and vicinity for the purpose of building
an Academy at that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
VALUABLE HOUSE ANp LOT I'm

IN STAUN TON FOR SALE.
/ will sell. on SATURDAY, the 10Th of FEB
RUARY, 1870, in front of Peck s. Cushing S
auction rooms, the HOUSE AND LOT situated
on Coalter street, now occupied by George W.
Campbell. The house is good twG-story frame
dwelling The lot contains over IA of an acre
and has frstrate fruit and water upon it.
Terms accommodating and made known on
application to G. w. Campbell on the premises.
or to E. Nj Cushing auctioneer.
JAMES Ell CAMPBELL.
ian2I-4t N X TROTJT Attorna,,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
''Let me kiss him for his mother"

The Alexandria Gazette very properly says
that whoever relies upon the amendments in
corporated into the bill for the admission Of
Virginia, being invalid and not binding,
leans upon broken reed. They are, in truth,
unconstitutional and ought to be held invalid
under the consitution-bu as long as the pres
ent party in power, grasps the reins Of govern
ment, they will be made as binding as any 9th
er of their unconstitutional laws. However, il
is useless to argue this matter. 1t is in vain tc
object to these, or any other measures that may
be adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01
ID e. WILSON,
Il (late of Henning & WILSON,
General Comm iSSiOn Merchant.

lzIh street, third door South of Cary, Tin Corn
,,i ana Flour Exchange Block Richmond, Va,
all other produce at Der cent, and in all cases
make prompt returns Liberal Advances male
on all consignments when desired. Grain Bags
furnished free Of charge
IcGRAHAM WILSON of Rockbridge county is
with me- and would be pleased to receive the
patronage OF his friends. jan25-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

With the Lynchburg Republican, we do not
consider the State committed in her future leg
isIation by the unconstitutional and Illegal con-
ditions that have been attached to the bill Sc
curing her admission; and that We believe the
Radical party has sealed its doom With the peo-
ple by the bad faith it exhibited in this mat
ter; by the high handed tyranny it has .practis-
ed, and by the exposure it has made Of the re-
volutionary programme it meditates agalnstthe
liberties of all the States, and the government!
and institutions of this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

COUNTY OF AUausTA IS
I, W. G. Eskridge. Cashier of THE National
Valley Bank of Staunton, do solemnly swear
that the above ,tement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
w. C. ESKRIDGE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 2otn
day Of January, 1870. N. +. CATLETT, n. +.
Correct-attest,
JOHN EcHoLs,
P. B HoGE, Directors
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1870-02-01

The Norfolk Vuginian says that, eat, drink
and be merry, for tomorrow We die is fast be-
coming the text by which men of intellect and
culture shape their lives; and questionable
system of morality is fast taking the place of
Evangelical Religion. In place Of asking, is
it rght?" we enquire, 'Does it pay?' and in
this statement we sum up the supreme antithe-
sis of the age. In this condition of affairs all
churchmen, no matter what particular regi-
mental banner they may follow in the army Of
the Captain of Salvation" should unite in
resisting the forces which threaten the battle
ments of the Church.