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The New York herald., 1871-03-13
FIFTH AVENUE PaEsBYTZRIis CHURCH.

The Dangers of the Rich and tho Temptn.
tons of the Poer-Lecture on Aaur's
Prayer by the Rev. DIR. John Hall.
The incement weather OF yesterday did not pre-.
vent large congregation from assembling to take
part In the morning services at the above place or
worship.
After the usual praise and prayer the Rev. Dr.
Hall announced that he proposed that morning to
lecture on the first nine verses OF the hrtieth chap
ter OF Proverbs wherein Agur makes confession OF
his 1aith and prays The reverend DOCTOR In alluu-
ing to Agurs profound sense OF his own feebleness
and the limits Of his knowledge, said that at first
sight one might suppose this to be
AN ovER-MoDEsT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,
but 1t had been said or an eminent Grecan philoso-
pher tnat the noblest thing he ever said was:-
"There is but thing know, and that is that
know nothing" The higher the range to which
man is enabled 10 ascend the broader and the
wider does the region appear to him which he
prayer he said-Tne world hides its real
and transient nature ana passes Itself OF
many were deceived and begulled BY It's appear
ance. This was seen eyeryWh here, most OF all III the
great cities, where so many things are seen, OF
which the truth about them is that they are false;
SO they had splendid families splendid houses and
splendid churches that locked to be very wealthy,
but really were very poor; so they had an inflated
currency, SO they had false compliments, false
speeches, false courtesles, false ciyiltes and so
have acquired
COMPANY MANNERs,n
and are drilled in some degree to lessons OF duplic
ty. II was all gded exterior and tinsel. Some
times men spoke of "the dangerous classes" IL was
as proper for them to speak of the endangered
classes. In the course Of his remarks under this
branch OF the subject he spoke OF the dangers Of
the rich, and IN forcible manner contrasted these
with the dangers and temptations Incidental to the
poor. There were some portions OF this Continent
where there was SO much water that they were con-
verted into
DISMAL SWAMI
There were other portions where there was such
lack OF water that when the summer weather came
the land was converted into waste of unproductive
DUST What good thing II would be II the super
fluffy Of water could be conducted from those dis
NAL swamps and spread those dusty praires
ana thus leave both fruitful and save both from the
peculiar drawbacks TO their usefulness, and he
thought what happy thing it would be II
THE TWO CLASSES
could be brought together In such a way that the
fulness of the one should be check upon The pow
erty OF the other. He believed that was possible.
What good shing it would oe If Influences Ike
these were brought continually before their minds
and If their superfuity could so flow over to the
poor that they should not only be saved from need
but also from temptation. Freely they had received,
freely they should give.
The New York herald., 1871-03-13
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The Concentrated Eloquence of
a Score Of Pulpits.
LE NTEN LIE S S Q MS
THE RACE FOR EVERLASTING LIFE.
The Masked Malefactors OF the Period,
the Beauty of Christ and the Mansions
OF the Redeemed in Heaven.
PIETY UNDER DIFFICULTIES

But ;or the cheering fact that the piety Of New
1orkers is not simply skin deep, but rests upon the
sure basis OF heartfelt convection, the almost un-
broken succession OF wet and disagreeable Sabbaths
we have had during the past couple or months
would have long ago consigned TO desuetude all our
religious habits and made public prayers and praise
forgotten occupations. Going 10 church has become
as pcrilous and more than quite as costly
duty as It was IN the days or our grim
old Puritan ancestors, who had to pass to the meet
ing house through a gauntlet OF Indian rites. We
are rewarded for attending church 10y catching our
death OF cold and the spelling OF best clothes
Monday morning is, indeed, now, ike the morning
after great ball, and there are long faces ana
querulous walls OF anguish in the Doudoirs OF the
city when the heads Of families have gone down
town and the ladies are free 10 gather together and
gaze with fearful eyes upon the ruin wrought by the
previous days visit 10 the temple. Plety Is get
ting to be as expensive luxury as worldly
dissipation. and change in Sabbath weather Is i'm
peratiyey called for, unless the interests or the
Church are TO be seriously injured. Many worship
pers, it Is to be feared, look upon attendance at
place OF worship merely sort OF insurance pre-.
MUM to be paid Tor admission to the kingdom OF
heaven, and this class OF persons viii soon decide
that the present price OF security is too high And
that these 'ine weather. Christians are sadly
numerous
Yesterday was certainly the most disagreeable
Sunday for long time. Heavy RAIN rude winds
and low, heavy SKY made The journey to the tenn
pie indeed a Lenten penance. The churches were
therefore with few exceptions, but very sparsely
filed. The pulpits were, however, occupied as
usual, ard, as VIII be seen from the reports below
the shepherds OF the Lord Numbered out sound
doctrine and sparkled with holy VIII, ana grew per-
suasive with melting appeals or pious rhetoric in
their accustomed instructive and interesting man.
ner.
The New York herald., 1871-03-13

many. Gold will buy great many things, but what
YOU want most OF all cannot be bought or sold.
pleasure in your work. study the tnnueace OF your
trade or profession over society; put your own
dignity OF character into the work you do and the
time Will come when the world VIII need you. he
willing to be Slow haste and temptation were born
OF the same mother. The man who Is in o hurry
Will not stop to consider right wrong. II you are
determined to do your life work In ten years you
will certainly make botcn OF It. "Make haste
finally, rely on religious principle. Justice and
honesty will rise In the end. Sef-respect, the
result or religious conviction, Is your best armOr.
The man Of God Is more than the equal OF the man
OF the world Be patient be true, be pure, be just,
and you have nothing to fear.
The New York herald., 1871-03-13
alarm and crowded around the council hall TIL the
proclaimed that

alarm and crowded around the council hall TIL the
doors were thrown open. and voice nom within
"mARY IS THE MOTHER OF GOD"
Then there arose shouts OF jov from the universal
houseops re-ech0ed 10 the cry, "lIoly Mary mother
OF God. pray for us sinners now and at the hour OF
our death" IL has been said that Mary's sanctity
was the crowning OF her maternity. Rather be It
said that her maternity was the crowning OF her
sancrty, f0r had she not by far transcended the
other saints Ia purity and sanctlty she could not
have become the mother OF our Redeemer The ex.
preston .'bessed among women' Il applied to her
by Elizabeth, and Mary hersslf declares that shence
forth all generations shall call her blessed" The
angels spread their wings over her in ecstaces OF
delight, for she the faires daughter OF God the
Father, the most beautiful mother Of the Son and
the
CHOICEST SPOUSE OF THE HOLY GHOST
6ne was exalted like cedar In Llpanus and as
cypress tree on Mount Simon. How strange II Is
that those outside the Church. who adhere strictly
TO the SCRIPTURES, can become so enraged at the
words blessed Virgin" and contemptuonsy call
her 'the virgin.n In their religious instructions
thank God, with tie children OF the true Church.
whom the words "Blessed Virgin" have a peculiar
charm. The women or Jerusalem coveted the honor
OF being the Mother OF God. so that cebacy seemed
10 them disgrace Heretics deny the eficacy OF
Mary prayers although the scriptures declare that
the prayer OF the Just avaeth much. Abrahams
PRAYER moved the Lord to pity Joshua's turned the
tide oil batte against the Amonltes. Was she not as
just as Abraham or Josnuaf We are accused
OF superstition. because we acknowledge that she
was exalted above all creatures But cher memory IS
unto everlasting generations and we should choose
her for our model. She is the mother OF patience
and Observation-Disclosures her anguish ct the foot
OF the cross when her Son was nailed with hammers,
whose din made the angels themselves bow their
heads In grief. Let our meekness and modesty IN
duce others TO have recourse TO her powerful protec
ton. II we do this she will never abandon us. Her
ways are beautiful ways; 'She Is the tree OF fe and
as vine doth she Yield sweet odor. They that eat
her shall yet hunger aud they that drink her snail
yet thirst. They that explain her shall have life
everlasting"
The New York herald., 1871-03-13

through all perversions and hindrances every foer
lower or Christ cries out In the funess Of his soul,
''How matchless Is Thy form, 0 King" &c. Mr. Tyn&
then recalled to mind the days when the beauty OF
the King had been revealed to his auditors, or t3
again IN the day OF their return after they had wan,
dered away from God; in the day or suffering, ana
TOO many OF their friends In the day OF death. He
closed with an earnest application OF the sermon ana
an appeal to the unconverted to seek the Saviour ~
once.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13
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In many parts 81 the country farmers.
iub- are considered necessity. and murh
Dad AZ ac1.rF q through their agency. Ley
re real e. bone .Ua,ructi1us. helrg confined
a ncighb, rht1i W town. and ar. c5ase-
tuenuv nor unwieldy Or D licuIt Il manage
sne organ.z ,lian Is quito simple. tine rules
eW, and everything Is as should be-, o.
calculated rs 20 make tie members thereof
eel perfectly at home and 70 take an active
interest and part in the proceedings. The
Ulcers are q Pie-IdenI, Zee President. Sec
tetary and Treasurer, and their duties are
itfned.
The prog anime ior each meeting given 5ut
previously, and thee VITO are ID take part
the cXcrc res are expected J3 Vrc1are
ahemse'ves I r the parts IN raem
The exer .I-cr u-u u'y consist OF q scu-s.3Hs
upon selected subject, - perhaps pre.aeed
1y an es~Hy upon the same. g. he ieI I'll lbs
Jne or t"o apPoirted i1r tie purpose, and -o
De followed ~ othaI-. 8a opportunity offers.
and InterVtrssd occasionally wilh an al-
dress.
These subjects should lie familiar, aal 81.
iedIIng object % draw out the iiea- ana ~
perionce 81 farmers il relation to aa.
This q first may be- considered difficult. uut
after ilttle tfiaI these app-ehCuslaus Will
vanish away. and 10 will be- found that the
time allotted 90 tac exercises will be- short
.or all that might Or would .,sail.
These meetings ar either ar.I r. -aL.a
convenient point. ~ "a t.e houses :. mem
bers, in rotation. In some places they are
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13

fHE AAE ICAS MERINO.-Ine American
MerInO under the ire ttment It has ordinari-
lv received during tne last bait century, IL a
very hardy sheep it doubtless has lost, in
a measure, by dlsuse, its extraordinary ca
pdcity Tor travel, and perhaps some other
qualities hich the Spanish mode Of manage
Dent tended strongly 70 develop. 1t has
sD"e'y bat changed it's form, and l. rouuder,
shorter legged ana more compact than for
merly. ihls 100 may diminish lis travelling
quail les, but It Is believed to increase its
tattcuin1 properties ard It's thTittiness under
confinement. l. produces more wool. II
retains its ancient Esrding properties and
longevity.
We srcak ii sHe Merino under ordinary
treatment. Nithin tine last few years con-
-iGe5aelc number OF breeders have resOrted
90 e NV course which has proved most de-
srruotye tp the constitution al tie sheep bred
by HIn. They bave applied the forcing sys-
r-m used IN ityfenIug the mutton sheep, Il
rhe MerIno. I1ey have stuffed - rally and
:. ei-erci even more carefully They have
done rh.s +, procure great eces 60 adver-
US. 1lc5r hJcke) stOEy appearance. and the
dirk external color wu,ch has been 50 fash
unable. n vas not a change to secure i'm
pr5yemcnt. but q desire 10 procure purchaser
&c = fabulous prizes. TIE sheep Itselt was
n0- benefited hut injured. Put back on
common reaJment, it generally either died
1r tecame worthless. II the pampering was
sep. up. il was almost surely 20 die prema
turely.
Tins fitting up system spread rapidly
under tbr stimulus Of txtrtord nary prices
recently paid for fancy Merlno sheep
1t is nov rs swiftly disappearing We
certain DO not rej1icc 10 tie present de-
preston o. prices bat dorejoice that among
shs E,ta Vi that depress IN will he the ter
miuat,Jn 81 the war on the constitution and
seiulre-s OF AZ invaluable breed Of sheep.
Hoa r. s Raa1aI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13

WHAT JUDE DID.-Something unusual
was going on down toward the village. She
could see men running in a cloud of dust,
hear faint shouts, and, still nearer, some
small object seemed to be speeding along
the road toward her. Jube drew the wag-
on into the shade of small tree, the only
one for long way, and waited with de-
ightful sense of excitement to see what
was happening All at once, with little
sweep of the wind, came faint but dis
tinct cry, " Mad dog mad dog - and to
her Mortified fancy, the dusky little object
yelled in a cloud of dust, revealed furious
eyes, and jaws dripping with foam. JUDE
was no heroine, aud in fact she had the
natural cowardice which seems to seize
most of her race when brought face TO face
with danger. Her first thought was only
OF herself. and she sprang to the scraggy
tree. knowing she could climb it like
squirrel. But baby's cry smote her heart,
and she stopped with the exclamation,
. laws what ever will Ruthie say
. what shall do p
Whatever was done, there was not much
time for reflection In an instant Joey
was hOisted into tree, where he clung
with his fat legs and arms, greatly pleased
yet puzzled to keep his balance. Jubilee
made one attempt at mounting with baby.
but It was out of the question, with
kind Of grOan Of selfrenunciation, she
laid baby on the grass, turned the carriage
over her and seated herself upon it ike
martyr at the stake, baby oil the time re-
sentlng the sacrifice with terrific screams.
Nearer and nearer came the mad crea-
ture Jube could really see the dreadful
eyes and the fOaming mouth, and she
clutched desperately at the sides of he.
seat, almost blind with fright. Another
instant, and the poor, frantic creature
rushed unheedng past her. gsaded too
closely by the hot pursuit to stop even an
instant on its way. As the pursuers also
passed her with only a faint " hurrah"
and not the smallest appreciation Of the
herolsm she had displayed. Jubilee caught
her breath quickly, rubbed her eyes and
hands, and SAID, in the words Of Joey's
blessing Fank ye, torever'n ever. Then
She proceeded u liberate baby from prison.
and help joey down from his perch, only
saying with a chuckle
" Ny but | was skeerei powerful DAT
ar time :"
When the poor dog, maddened a. much
By terror a. anything else, was finally
hunted down, the excited huntsmen came
back TO tell the story OF Jube's escape
and JUDE felt that she was greater than
julius Cesar.-urs Emily Hlu tingtoa
Miller
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13

COoLI' INFLUENCE OF q ASS SOD. Some
horticultural writers have placed much stre-s
on the fact that grass turf keeps the soil
cooler than q bare surface IF earth, and
recommend the grass crop as the best !Jr
groWii young fruit trces-lor the assigned
reason as a cooler soil for the roots Now We
should like TO be informed how tins GOODNESS
10 20 benefit the tree d. they flourish
better in cool summers than in warm ones
Do they grow faster al Quebec or M Ltbra-
dor than in Delaware and George? Is the
common opinion that warmth Of soil i'm
parts vIgor Of growth an error We under
stand why living grass should keep the soI
cool. as II egapOrates water more rapidly IN
TO the AR than puverIzed surface of earth
producing an eff ct like that OF surplus
water 10 the soil by its evaporation, and
keeping down the temperature. Dead oT cut
grass on the contrary. applied q mulch.
carries nothing from the spIl, d0o- not re
dUce the avarlge warmth, and prevents the
injurious effect of living grass, by preserving
a uniform degree of moisture. = similar
effect is produced by cover NJ the surface
with chopped straw, sawdust. or finely pull
verified col. PulverizIng the surface itself
produces Of course the same result aUd
spreading litter or cut grass, and cultivating
the soil, are alike IN their effects. It would
therefore be contradiction to recommend
one form Of mulchlng as beneficial, and de-
nounce the other as hurtful. Ii we examine
the earth under mulching surface in dry
weather, We shall find it moist and iu good
condition for the growth Of plants and trees
II we examine beneath a clean. mellow earth
surface, the same moist condition 81 the sli
will be found But under surface 90 grow.
ing grass the roll will b. much drlcr. til,
leaves having pumped up the moisture on
ut the soil and scattered It into tine air. Tn,
rule If therefore universal, that trees uIl
grow fastor under mclIowed or nu.ebe.
surface than in grass (; and cue 0aly Ilstarc.
where grass can be beneficial Is by retarIto.
growth already too rapid, ID excessively g.
tile soil Country Ge7s'tmcB
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13

CAMEos.-lf the carving Of a figure il
IVORY seems a labor Of patience, the pro
duction of canoes, owing to the unyield
in1 character OF the material. Is in mite ,
more aborious The design on the ouvx
sard, or chrysoprase. Is slowly carried on
by means Of a small cuttiug-wheel, KEEP
constantly moisteued with diamond dusr
turning at q speed OF two thousand revolu
uous per minute. Apart from the tasi
IN the design, the mere labor Of cutting
a work Of months Contrasts of colon
caused BY the AYE 5 or stone. are cunning ',
brought into play, to add harmony al
character to the subject. Tue lapidaI
must seize the slightest hint which ma tuI
'mparfs in the stone, and adapt il 10 r.
p oiuc;ion o. his picture The antique
sard, with its warm, rudy aver, scrv.
as a charming contrast to the snow-whu
figures to be cut on it. The oriental oynA
generally Of an olive-brown tint, with pc
maps two strata of different shades, allow
thc artist opportunity to introduce variol
co0rs in the forms and draperies, 50 th.
the design, ia all its chasteness OF outliu
has added TO that indescribab.e power {,
contrast which color only eau impart.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13

USE Of SULPHUR ~ NEsTs.-The powdered
sulphur sold by all druggists Is cheap and
handy preventive Of parasites upon young
chickeus Alter a hen has been setting till
well established. sprinkle a small handful
upon her eggs when che IS of, and upon
every part Of the nest, and for little dis
lance all around it Then when sic goes on
disturb ner Just enough u make her bristle
her feathers. and then dust another handful
down to she skin upon her head, neck and
every part Of her body not in contact with
the meet, and do not omit to scatter a pinch
under each wing. Then, when the chickens
are Matched, there viii be no vermin what
ever to leave the hen and gather upon tht
ycunL as II frequently the case when n,
precautions are taken. One thorOush ap
plIcstion such as we have described VIII sui
fee P1lrGI Home
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13

RINGING Rocks kNp SINsiSG STONES -
The Virginia Nevada Express gives tn,
following An jreu winch Is going the
rounds in regard tu what are called the
- Ringing Rocks of Pennsylvania. re-
minds us Of hill Id this State VINE coD-
~tanJ.y emits musical sound without beiu-
s,rueN By harmmer Of even being touch.
cd by anything. The bin Is situated FL
rhe wen Is OF Pyramid L4,c. III the o.d
Iruckee VI ming District, ana the peculiar
musical nature Of the S;0uas covering 80
was FIRST observed IS the prospcetor- wl.
had pitched their tents al the loot of Ii.
h'lI. For several nights they were pug
led and not a little startled by "A peculiar
ow musical tnaling which seemed to TO I
upon the breeze, coming aud going like
the notes OF an Ethan harp
Inns occurring regularly every evening.
when all was quiet, the miners >et to work
70 solve the mystery, and soon found thar
the sound they bad heard proceeded from
small stones which had formed a sort o.
drift reaching from the base OF the AlI Il,
near its summit These stones gave ou-
a constant tnkIng sound. and their myr-
lads of iinkiings mngIing together pro
duced q musical murmur Of cOusderab.,
volume. The stones emitting these sounds
were described as containing much iron
and some supposed that the musical tiuk
Iings were produced By magnetic action
while others thought that the whole drift
/ OF stones might be slowly working down
inc hill, and that the sounds were cause,
/ by the attrition OF the fragments compo>-
I lng the mass The district Is now desert
ed. bat while It was inhabited this hill wa.
the lion of the place to which all new
Corners were introduced
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-12-13
Rnftru.
From the Messenger.
An AutumnaI Thought.
BT N (. c

y, 'ove the pleasant Autumn-time,
With its calm and quiet hours,
Sweeter far 70 me than Springs bright bloom,
Or Summers gayest flowers.
There's glory in the grand old woods.
or blended colOrs rich and rare,
And the gorgeous tiuts of Autumn leaves
Shed soltened splendor everywhere.
l love the mellow, peaceful days
They come to the thoughtful heart
Like a smile OF summer, lIngrIng vet,
still reluctant TO depart.
Our life too, hath its Autumn-tineS
OF serene and mild repOse,
When we rest from our earlier tolls
And wait for the journeys close.
When pale Reflection Ike pilgrim,
Worn and weary at the last,
site him down, and muses. sadly
On the joys forever past
Chilly, IL The Autumn sunshine,
sits he 10y the open door
30 short have seehed The vanished Summers,
And the sOng-bird7 charm no more
Patiently the change awaiting,
Woudrous change from grief and pain.
Glad 10 put on robes immortal,
And eternal youth regain.
Fair Hope lights up the coming future,
\ holIer spell she weavcs;
While upward dies the willing spirit,
As gently drop the Autumn leaves.