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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-11-19
Something Else About that Opinion

Statement Of the Nine Bishops res, ectirq the "De
claration"
Tho undersigned, in October 1869, united in
an appeal to their brethren in the Episcopate,
many in our Church by certain expressions in
our formularies, aud asking their cooperation
ior the relief Of sueh persons, especially sug-
costing some modification of the Office for the
Ministration of the Baptism of Infants In
response to this appeal, and for other consid-
erations, the following Declaration has been
| able unanimity:.
I've, the Subscribers, Bishops of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church in the United
| States, being asked, in order to tho quiet
ing Of the consciences Of sundry members
of the said Church, to declare our convic-
| ton Is to the meaning of the word 'regener-
ate, in the Office for the Ministration of tho
Baptism of Infants, do declare that, in our
opinion, the word regenerate' is not there 90
used as to determine that moral change in
the subject Of Baptism is wrought in that
This action was taken with solemn PRAYER
for Divine guidance, after unreserved and
earnest deiiberation, and with manifest de-
sire on the part of all the Bishops to relieve
existing difficulties and to secure the peace
and unity of the Church. We now desire to
express our gratitude to the Great Head of the
Church for this result, and to bear witness to
the fraternal and Christian spirit which led to
the above Declaration, and animated through |
out, the full discussion which Translated in
its adoption. Although not the precise relief |
a
most important, timely, and beneficial meas
ure. We do earnestly commend this eSpres- |
sion to the serious and candid attention of |
those OF our brethren of the Clergy and Laity |
who have felt themselves burdeued in the nae
OF the language of the Baptismal Offices, in |
the hope and trust that it will have great
weight in their Judgment, relieve their minds,
ana satisfy their scr1ples.
CHARLES p. McILvANE,
ALFRED LEE,
J.-JoNEs,
JOHN PAYNE,
HENRY w. LEE,
G. 7. REDELL
WIN. BACON STEVENS,
THOMAS H. VAIL.
o. w. WHITAKER
Baltimore, Oct. 49, 1871.
The above extract, from the Church Jour-
'al, contains declaration, by nine Bish-
BPS, of their opinion about that ether
opinion" solemnly declared by the rest of
heir Brother Bishops aud themselves, in
egard to the meaning of TIE word "Regen-
rate" These nine Bishops are of ''opinion"
hat the fret declared "opinion" is ga most
timely and beneficial measure.n
IF course the "opinion" of these nine about
he "opinion" of all the rest is to be re-
'arded as most Important, timely and (
enefcial.
The entire matter formulated would run I
a this wise. Ii
In the year 1869, We, nine Bishops, are .
"opinion" that ''sssome modification of f
he Office of Infant Baptism" should be /,
Jade. Iu
In 1s7l-We the Bishops of the Episco- 81
u church are Of "opinion" that the word L.
Regeneraten does not mean a neral a
lange. ~
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-11-19

opinson thae tho opinion Of al tho Bishope
ourselves included, 10 right
The Nine arc glad and gratiAed ut IL
! Jesuit. They had labored hard and Ion,
for an authoritative declaration that wouii
quiet tho disquietude Of many in th,
church and they welcome with joy .,
opinion which endors,es their own pre-.
vious "opinion )" and chen they go to worl
to issue last "opinion" which sanctions
the "opinion" that indorses their first
"opinion."
And yet, notwithstanding their expressed
gratitude to the Great Head of the Church
for this result; and. Notwithstanding that
they feel bound " to bear witness to the
fraternal and Christian spirit which led to
the declaration of the opinion which agrees
with theirs, they still confess that that
which ,0as sought for" Now, in the name
of common sense, if that declaration be not
the precise relief" sought for, how can it
relieve the consciences which sought for q
precise relief"f If it be not the relief
sought for" they did not get the declara-
ton they wanted; and if they did not get
the declaration they sought for" how
can they be of the " opinion" that the
"opinion they got will be "relief" at
all, when, in fact it is not the "relief sought
for"f
Gentlemen there 10 hitch somewhere.
You agree in opinion and you don't agree.
You sought certain precise opinion and
You did not get it,-and yet you remain of
a" opinion - that the opinion" given land
which you yourselves helped to give) is
-" most important" (though it is not as
important as you wished) and timely"
(though it is not so very timely because
not precise) and beneficial" (though it is !
of not SO much benefit, after all, because it |
is not the real "relief sought for")f
And then, you "commend this express
sion (that is, this "opinion," which is not
the "precise" opinion) "to the serious and
candid attention mot to the acceptance) of
the Clergy and Laity who have felt them
selves burdened by the language of the
Baptismal Offices (though that opinion is |
not the "precise relief" for that burden), |
and you hope and trust that it "(the opin-
ion of an opinion)" will have great weight
in this judgment (that is, you leave your
opinion to their opinion of it) and that it }
will ''relieve their minds" (though you
confess it is not "the precise relief') and
'atisfy their scruples, Though it is not the
'xact satisfaction sought for by their
cruples)M
The whole thing is on the principle that
half loaf is better than no bread,
'ome kind of an opinion, though it is not
he "precise" opinion we need, is better
han no opinion =
We hope, Gentlemen, that your religion
8 more "precise" than your opinions.
-Well,-in order to set these opinions
more clearly before the church, all the
Bishops Joined in Pastoral letter which
hey addressed to their flock, and to which,
re shall, next week, pay our respects.
A. j. B. | .
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-11-19

Parties holding these. tickets can obtain the
prize by calling at the residence of the pastor.
In another column, our inspired contributor
treats the readers of the STAR to genuine
Christian poem, ON the subject Of to-day,e
solemn ceremonial in st. Stephens parish.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-11-19

.s; Asssnti0n Y direcssa = our aRsoiai nosise
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

G. RI. LANyoN, on Commerce ST.,
at the foot Of Fountain has just received
a new stock Of ladies' and gents truval-
ing bag. and trunks, snrpassing anything
of the kind ever brought to this market.
They are rapidly being disposed of be>
cause they are Of the best quality, sly lish
and cheap. Parties wanting ANYTHING
in this line shonld call soon to secure
choice. Even short delay may be too
long, as they are going of every day.
and soon will be all gone. l6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
EDITOR TMBuNE;-Your last weeks rail-

Editor TMBCNE;-Nour last weeks rail-
road article suggests the query; would not
Iowa County be aided in its fight with
the bondholders if some of the towns ac-
cept Geo. w. Cobb's proposition!
Suppose certain towns in the county
take their share of the county indebted
ness to the amount of 100000, and be-
come the holders of it; there then would
be left only about 5000 ,0o0; the holders of
which would have to stand the fight with
the county alone, and pay So for expenses
Of litigation where they now have 10 pay
only 50; for Of course the towns holding
shares OF the debt would not help them ;
but would throw every obstacle in their
way. The enemy's forces would be divided,
and they could be forced into terms in less
than half the time it would take il ali were
united. In business as well as military
operations, it is of great advantage to
keep your opponents from concentrating.
Then the towns who had not taken their
share OF the county debt, and who would
practically owe the 5000, 900 of it remain.
ing, could settle with the bondholiers up.
on whatever terms they could agree upon,
without reference to the other towns. The
latter would not be affected whether the
comprom Use was at greater or less rate.
They would simply hold their snare of the
county debt as an offset against uny tax
that might be levied upon them for it, II
the county debt was settled at 10 cents on
the dollar they would Offset their share at
| 10 cents; ii settled at 80 cents, their bonds
| would be worth 90 cents in paying their
share of taxes; proeided a county tar mas
euer heoied, which probably never would be
| for If some Of the towns accepting Mr..
Cobbs proposition, should settle for their
shares of the county debt, and give their
own bonds for the same, it is but likely
that the other towns on compromise
would do the same In this way the en-
| tire county debt would be partitoned of
to the several towns. Each town would
know its share, and would be liable only
for the bonds which it had given TO settle
| it, and would make its own arrangements
| for paving these bonds. OF course 10
county tax would then be necessary. The
towns would act independent of each other
in settling up-as they may do now if the,
= 4 80. Il
| icved to know that the county bond qucs
tion, with its multiplying costs and cx-
penses, was settled, and the county fame
and credit restored.
| CITTS
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

PERSON MIR. Alvin Bachman, OF
the firm of Bachman Brothers IL kistler,
Tanners and wholesale dealers in Leather
shoemakers tools and stock, &C., Mt Bosco
bel, has been few days in town the past
week Mr.. B. travels constantly for his
house, and we are glad to learn finds it
profitable to visit Mineral Point. where he
has several customers, who finding his wares
rs good and as chesp as those of Chicago
and other large marts, encourage home ell
terprise and industry To all readers of
the Tribune who use any of the wares vend
ed by Mr. Bachnan. we say, give him your
orders, and we are confident you will never
regret it, Their house is perfectly relia
BILE, and being our next door neighbors, it
is becoming to give them preference to
strangers.
REV. D. W. Couch, the efficient, energet-
ic, and popular pastor of the NJ. E, Church
of this city, starts to-day to visit friends
and relatives in Canada whom he has not
seen for many wears Mr. Couch has by
his great zeal and industry since assuming
charge of the church in this city, richly
earned the high place he holds in the hearts
of his people, and they do we'll in granting
him short vacation, in which he may have
little rest and respite from labor and
care. He will be gone about four weeks,
and many will no doubt miss him; but he
has made arrangements to have his pulpit
regularly and ably filled during his absence,
SO that all is we'll. Rev. |. h. Richardson,
Of Linden, is to oficiate for Mr. Couch
next Sunday Those who had the pleasure
of hearing the sermon By Mr.. Richardson
on "prophesy," delivered in this city last
winter, will want to hear him again.
A MEYER returned on Monday
from New York, where he has been pur-
chasing pipes, tobacco ETC., for his corner
store.
THE Rev. DR.. JACKSON will occupy
the pulpit Of the Presbyterian Church en
| Sunday next morning and evening.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
MINER KILEED.-The Dodcevill

MINER KILEED.-The Dodgeville
Chronicle of last week SAYS: "Just as we
90 to press we are called upon to record a
painful accident which occurred in Mundv
Il Mulroie's diggings, amile and half east
of this village. 1t appears that while Mr.
Richard Noble was in the act Of ascending
from work and when he was about hftv
feet from the bottom, the ladder gave way,
letting him fall He fell backwards, break.
ing his neck and crushing the back part o {
his head, Mm. Muroie was ascending
the shaft on the same ladder at the same
time, but escaped without serious injury
Hr. Noble leaves a wife and several small
children"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

a MIsrAKE.-The Chronicle few
weeks ago said, and evidently thought the
statement very astute, that "the Tribune
favored Mr. Cobb's proposition TO extend
the N. y. X. X. because the people of Min
eral Point wanted it," We do not presume
to speak for the people Of Mineral Point,
they are amply qualified to DO their own
talking; but we do presume to say that the
Chronicle is very much mistaken. What
TEE sentiments of our people are touching
this question mo- man can have yet deter
mine. 1t may be that majority of them
favor the proposition, or it may be that
three foartrs Of them oppose it. The grjb
'e,e only expresses the opinions of the least
of the 1000 Mineral Pointers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

CowARDLY MEANEss. Some das.
tardly rogue last week went to work on
the fence Of Mr.. Nicholas Coad, in Diamond
Grove, with an axe, and literally chopped
half mile OF it, including a gate, to splin.
tcrs. The cowardly decd was done while
Mr.. Coad was absent from home, and lett
his fields all open, with crops planted, nd
mitting all kinds of stock to roam over
at will We hope, the .scoundrel may be
apprehended. and convicted, AID made to
repent inside the prison walls. Efforts are
being made to discover the miscreant and
ii successful it will not be well for him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

FIRE AT MAZOMANIE.--Th he Mad-
son Jom'ndl says there was fire at Muzo.
mamie an Sunday morning. 1t was discov-
cred in kRoNE's shoe shop about one o'clock
This is a frame building, one story high,
next to Wizards block. The shop was
burned with it's contents-insured in Elm
aud Winneshcik Companies for 800. The
store and residence occupied by Mrs. VII.
LARD and Mrs. BaswN, on the corner next to
the shop, were also burned; Mrs. WILLARp's
loss icing about 5000, and Mrs. BRowN's
about 800, consisting Of household iurni
tdre, dry goods, groceries, etc. Neither OF
these ladies' had any insurance on their
goods or furniture.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

THE entertainment to be given at Lem
ahans Hall next Monday evening prom,
ises to be one of the most interesting
ever presented in our city. Those tax :
ing part are young ladies and gentleman
well qualified to perform their several
parts. They are practicing constantly,
and when the appointed time comes, we
are confident they will be found fully
prepared. Bills announcing programme,
etc., will be issued in due time
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
MINERAL POINT MARKET.


MINERAL Pr, Wednesday 8p ~, April 26, II
GOLD---In New York l.l0
WflEAT--No. l, l.l5; No. 2, LOO.
.OATS-4505U.
FLAX Best, !. 90.
BrTTER-15@17
EGGS--S.
POTATOES-45M5O.
BEEF CATTLE--4m4i.
LIVE HOGS--4 006It 10.
DRESSED HUGS--o 0otd6.50.
CORN G5M70.
APPLES--t3. 5Otn6. O0bl.
LEAD ORE-40M4l.
DRY DONE--,4.
BLACK .JACK-412.0.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

A correspondent Of the Western
Fdirler says hog manure will prevent the
ravages of the pesky potato bugs, As there
is probability that these pests will stay
with us the present season, unless the sum
mer is cold and wet, farmers will do we'll
to try what virtue there is in hog manure
to keep these diaholical bugs from destroy
ing the potato crop.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

THE MIFFLIN WooLEN Mills
Elsewhere in this paper will be found an
advertisement for NiRiin Wooden Mills, for
the season of 1871 Having seen and test
ed the cloths &c, manufactured at these
mills, we can certify to their good qualities.
If we could persuade the people OF Iowa
County to take to this Mill ererv bit OF
their wool to be carded and span, and to
20 there for cloths, blankets, flanncls,
yarns, etc, it would give us great sati- i-iac-
tion. The one great need of the west is
manufactures. The building up of these
establishments must of necessity be slow
the beginnings must be small, and the peo.
pie must do their part 10y sustaining then
With their patronage. The Milin Mill il
one of these institutions the proprietor,
began with limited capital, and rely upon
great industry and economy for success.
Let the people but do their part, and with
in few years we shall see it grow into al
establishment of which the wbole County
will be proud, and from which large bene
fits to the people will flow.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

GEo .IEucK notifies all particsindcbted
to him on shoe and boot account, that
they must call and settle II, once in order
to save cost Having been out of that
line of business over eight months, and
these accounts extending back one, two
and three years, he tlhnks it high time
they we're attended TO. All not settled
at an early day will be placed in the
hands of an officer for immediate colleo-
tion. l5w3
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

The HORSE CANADA.-MR. JoHN
j. Ross, the owner Of this thoroughbred
stallion will keep him as a stock horse the
present season, as the bills announce. Cam
ada was awarded the first premium as a
thoroughbred stallion at the Wis. State
fair last fall, aud is indisputedly the fast.
est horse that ever coursed over Badger
soil.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
". .. AssEASORss OPFICE..THl0D y
DISTRICT OR tvlSCoNslN.
CO Il bsssby siStn that on The

NotIcs II bsssby si$en that on the
NINTH DAY 0H MAY, A. D. 1871,
d ny once II the village Of rrsiris du ese, 10 sai6
jnstrlct, appeals vii be received and dttevsuihs
relative to any erf0Meoas excessive VslusSS0ns,
Asse ssmeDts 0r Ensfsersiions by the Aser1pr, ~
Assaapt Assessors, and returned In the ssResi nss
for the prsSr yeas
All s,pe.ls n~a be made IN writing. sod se<eSy
the particular esuse. mxster or thing respecting,
which deNisito b Seenssied. ssd ppreovsv. sssse
fuly she SssxDd principle of conpissnsd ~
smith b, WlLkINsDk.
o. Asssssor. ID District, Nm.
pyssrts an ~, April .csh. ,s5i.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

To FARMERS Charles H. Russell, the
energetic Mccormick Machine nan, has,
in this city large stock Of Bertrand u
Sames Sulky Cultivators; Grand do
Tour and Plattevile Plows, acknowledge
ed to be the best plows, Especially tue
iormer,) ever sold in this market. l4.u
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

Dr. D, W. AvERiLL, the efficient Dentist
of this city, will visit Dodgevnc next
week, from Tuesday until Friday, including
both days. The people of that village and
vicinity in need OF his services viii 10
well to avail themselves of his visit. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
SAVE COST.

{" AyYNG sold my Harness Shop must settle up
i my business. All persons INDEBTED TO me are
notified to call and settle by the middle Of march,
ISL All accounts unsettled NJ that time will be
placed u the hands OF officer for iulin date col
4rcton, which will incur cost TO the indebted cah
De found either ~ the Harness Shop corner fhgh
and Commerce stree's, Or At Hildre,hs hsrasssre
1tore. WILLIAM n CUkhf'
nin.ra, Point Feb 18Th 1871 s i'm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
THOMAS yHUM AS.

VTNICED STATES HoTEL, (WArKIs WAKING
u GID -TAEp.) podgevile, wisconsin.
Having taken charge OF this hotel for term OF
n propose 10 Keep II for the special accommodation
Of the travelling public.
Ih.v. a large baru, and keep attentive hostlers.
propose TO set good table, and keep the bar at all
Nme. supplied with the best Of liquors.
By strict aiteation TO busihess hope TO deserve,
And receive fair share Of the public patronage
XYIH-i2-u ihoaas lnoAAS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
ID n - II Ell - .

PECK. In this City, April 90 ISL, Agnes AninsAs,
daughter ot wn. II. and Johanna II Peek, Aged .
yeArs, = msnths and days.
BREWER. In this City, April Goth, Of eonsu'ppeses,
1bomss Bnwer, aged 70 years.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

READ the advertisement in anoth.
public library at Omaha. Being legal aud
conducted legally and openly is sure guar
antee OF fnirness
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

ALL styles OF Dress goods and trim
ming-, at the City Store, from finest satins
to the plainest prints, and prices ranging
fro IN 10 cents per yard upward. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

DELLER's spring stock of carpets has ar
rived, and we notice many new and very
choice STYLES. We bespeak for them n
ready sale. His stock we notice is larger
than usual, and all desirous OF choice STYLES
at low prices can be suited there If amy
where IT
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

RUNAWAY. The fas, teams driven
by some of our thriving farmers are apt 10
runaway when they come to the city
Drive to Clauers and hitch, and al will be
well, and yon will fnd inside his store oac
of the finest stocks of clothing, dress goods,
Hats aud Caps, Boots md Shoes etc, in
this citv IL
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

SUICIDE Tie Galena Gazette give sad
account of the suicide Of q promising
yonng man of that city, named john RIDD
He first drank large quantity of laudnum
and then shot himself with a revolver,
putting two bullets in his body. In his
pocket was found lengthy letter, stating
that for two years he had contemplated
self destruction, and had two or three
tmes.made futile attempts to execute his
purpose. The only reason assigned was
that he felt himself u worthless man pos
sessing such nature that he could not
hope for snccess in life. He says no one
is to blame but himself We quote from
bis letter: 'It is very clear to me, as 1t
must he to every one, that il you are in
the world and are fit for nothing; of no
use in the world, the best thing to do is to
put yourself out Of the way as soon as
possibe and in so doing / look upon
myself as public benefactor
advise all those who find themselves un-
fitted f.r the duties of life to follow my
example | wish, and have
for a long time, that had never been borE,
which serious mistake am now doing my
best to recitfy."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27
O. G. SMITH,
Solicitor of Patents,
Dodgsvills, Wisconsin,
Office in the CHRONICLE Office,

- Persons dcslrons Of securing Letter, Pstent for
f6r ANY useful Invention or Improvement can have
2hs Rp~cf drawn and all the papers filed in
ihs Pstent Once in Washington within four DAYS
&ncr furnishing tho Model. All business strictly
ffivnts,
"a Tor full instructions for making Models and
Preparing articles to be patented, apply TO o. q.
kMfTU CHnoNIcIP t,1ice. Dodgcyille. either in per-
1pn or by letter. Full prItsd instructions sent FREQ
AlPp.Sstson,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

iroTffSG uoRsE FOR SALr.-M Mr..
C. II. Lamar, proprietor of the Lamar
House, Darlington, has Tor sale fine
blooded ken.acky trottiug Stallion, 8
years old. He is well broke, and kind
cnougi. TO be used as family horse; and
fast enough for sporting man. Cnn be
had cheap I6.2
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

THE Seed depot of Mineral Point
is VivaD's drug store There can be got
seed of every description, IN quantities
from ounces to bushels Splendid seed
corn, field beans, pess, turnips, ETC., in
large lots cheap. II
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

The first page oftAe TribHRe uiH be deroted
10 Locdf matters. Fer adrefttssDlsnts, (ercepf
Proferssoadt crrds,) Inserted on hts page. zoe
shdH charge ffty per cent. adcdnoe on ordinary
rates No large "eats" otB be dtiotcea on thts
page at arg rates.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-27

REMovAL.-Mrs.C Collins Millinery
shop has been moved to Pascoes block
nearly opposite Kinnie & Spratlers, where
che has large and well selected stock Of
fashionable goods which she will sell as
cheap as any house in the city. II