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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13
A Deep We'll.

At about twenty miles from
Berlin is situated the village of
Sperenberg, noted for the deep
est we'll that has ever been sunk.
Owing to the presence of gypsum
in the locality, which is at a
moderate distance from the cap
ital, it occurred to the govern
ment authorities in charge Of
the mines to obtain a supply of
rock salt. With this end in
view the sinking of a shaft or
we'll l6 feet in diameter was
commenced some five years ago,
and at a depth of $50 feet the
salt was reached. The boring
was continued to a further depth
Iof960 feet, the diameter Of this
bore being reduced to about 13
inches. The operations were SUBJ
sequently prosecuted by the aid
of steam until a depth of 4,l94
feet was attained. AT this point
the boring was discontinued, the
borer or bit being still in the salt
deposit, which thus exhibits the
enormous thickness Of 1907
feet. The boring would have
been continued in order to dis
cover what description of deposit
lay under the salt, but for the
mechanical difficulties connected
with the further prosecution of
the operations. During the pro-
gress of this interesting work re-
peated and careful observations
were made of the temperature at
various depths. The results con-
firm very closely those which
have been already arrived at un-
der similar circumstances.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13
PROCEEDINGS
-OF THE
State Council
THE CHRISTIAN UNION ,
OF OHIO.

The Council met, pursuant to resolution
adopted at its last session, at Williamsport,
Pickaway County, Ohio, September 4th, 1872,
at O'Clock P. NJ, and (Brother Hatfield,
Moderator, having departed this life,l was
called TO order by thc Recorder. The XVIII
: Psnlm was then read, aud an appropriate
hymn sung; after which, prayer and supplica-
tlon was made to Christ, the head Of the
Church, by Brother Flack.
On motion of Brother Wolf Brother Durant
was chosen Moderator, pro tenn.
The certificates of the Ministers and Dele
gates were then handed in.
Committee on Cred dentials.
Brother Klise offered the following Resolu-
lion, which was adopted, to-wit:
RESOLVED, That Committee of three, on
Credentials, be app0in ted And thereupon the
Moderator selected, as said Committee, Bros.
j. W. Klise, j. w. Hoskins and Shuah Mann.
Thereupon 1t was ordered by the Council that
the certificates Of the Ministers and Dele
gates be referred to the Committee on Creden-
tials.
To enable the Committee on Credentials to
prepare their report, the Council, on motion,
resolved itself into committee of the Whole,
for the purpose of holding prayer meeting
for half an hour. The Moderator appointed
Brother Wolf to conduct the meeting, and
after an intere sting and solemn time of
prayer, the Council resumed its session.
Report Of Committee on Credentials.
The Committee on Credentials then submit
ted the following report, which was adopted,
to-wit:
We, your Committee on Credentials, desire to
report the names Of the following persons
as entitled to seats in this body:
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

There are two things we
have respect for in this world,
integrity and brains. The brains
and integrity of the late Repub-
lican party have gone over to
the Liberal party. Here are
some of the men with heads,
consciences and hearts, who are
with us to-day. Sumner, Gree
ley, Trumbull, Chase, Schurz,
Davis, Clay, Gratz Brown, Gros-
venor, Blair, Theodore Tilton,
Whitelaw Reid and Horace
White.
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Are YOu Going West Z?

If so, take our advice, and purchase your tick
cts over the old reliable and popular Missouri
Pacific Railroad which is, positively, the only
Line that runs three Daily Express Trains from
st. Louis to Kansas City, and the westl and is
positively, the only Line which runs Pullman's
Palace Sleepers and Day Coaches Especially
for movers) equipped with Miller's Safety Plat
form and the patent Steam Brake, from 81. Louis
TO Kansas City, Fort Scott, Parsons, Lawrence,
Leavenworth, Atchison, st. Joseph, Nebraska,
City Council bluffs and Omaha, without changel
For Information inregard to Time Tables, rates
Colorado, Texas or California, call on or address
). II. Thomson, Agent Missouri Pacific r. r. Col
umbus, Ohio; or, y. A. Ford, General Passenger
Agnet, st. Louis, Mo-
No trouble to answer questions
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

THURSDAY, SEPT 5.-Sh O'Clock, A M.
The Council met, and was opened by w. G.
B. Kelly, by reading portion of Scripture,
and by singing and prayer
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings
were then read and approved.
On motion, it was resolved by the Council,
That all ministerial brethren and members of
the Christian Union visiting this Council be
admitted as honorary members; and minis
terial and lay members of other churches,
who visit this Council, are cordially in the
name of Christ our common Lord and Master,
invited, as His children, to fellowship among
us.
Bros Stevenson and Hagans then offered
the following resolution, which was adopted,
to-wit:
ResoLyed, That Bro. Flack be, and he is
hereby requested to come forward and ad-
dress the Council on the cause of Christian
Union in Missouri
Brother Flack, fratcnal messenger and mem
ber of the Christian Union Of Missouri, to the
Council, who made short, appropriate and
encouraging report, Of the work and pros
poets of Christian Union in that State and
elsewhere, as far as the same has come under
his knowledge and observation.
On motion, the Council then took recess
until 10 AN.
At 10 A. NJ. the Council resumed its session.
election of Moderator for the ensuing year:
and on the second ballot Brother George s.
Stevenson was chosen, who was duly con-
Quoted to his seat, by the Moderator, pro.
tenn, and accepted the office, by rendering TO
the members his sincere thanks, for their
kindness and brotherly affection.
On motion, the Recorder for the past year
was unanimously chosen Recorder for the
ensuing year
Brothers Duckworth and Hoskins offered
the following resolution, which was adopted,
to-wt:
RssoIced, That the Council meet at 8 and
take recess at II O'Clock A. NJ, and meet
again at 1k and take recess at AZ O'Clock
Pm.
Brothers Wamsley and Durant offered the
following resolution which was adopted, to-
wit:
ResoJped, That the members of this Council
who have habituated themselves TO the use of
tobacco, be requested TO abstain from the
same, while in the church edifce, during the
sittings of the Conncil.
Brothers Durant and Wolf offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted, to-wit:
Resolred, That q cOmmitte Of one ION each)
be appointed to prepare and read an obituary
on the death of Brothers j. ID. Hatfield, ID.
Keller, and Nelson Cloud, at this session of
the Council.
And thereupon the Council appointed
Brother J, w. Klise for Brother Hatfield,
Brother II. J. Duckworth for Brother ID. Kel-
Ter, and Brother j. b. Clover for Brother
Nelson Cloud.
After benediction the Council then took
recess to meet at 1)k O'Clock ?. M
IL O'CLOCK, p. M.
The Council met and was opened by Broth
er J. w. Hoskins by reading portion Of
Scripture and by singing and prayer.
The Committee on Pulpit Services made the
following report, which was adopted, to-wit:
we, your Committee on Pulpit Services,
beg leave to report as follows: There will be
preaching, this evening, in this House at7K
O'Clock p, X. BY Brother =. p WOLF and at
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

In the providence of God, 'son the 3dof Feb
uary, 1894, n Convention of Christian people,
of various denominations, was held in the
City Of Columbus, Ohio The object of this
Convention was to inquire what steps should
bo taken in order to provide for the religious
wants of a large portion Of the people, to
whom the ecclesiastical organizations of the
day had rendered themselves Improbable.
This consultation resulted in the conviction
that IL had become proper and necessary for
those who desired q pure gospel and free
Christian life, to unite together for tho pur-
pose OF q common Worship
The men who composed this Convention, al
though Of various denominations, with re-
mark able unanimity lthat seemed TO them
progidcntial,l were led 10 regard the various
scctarian organizations OF the day as directly
In tho way of the unity OF Christs church
and people-of tho successful spread of the
Gospel and Of the conversion OF the world.
The division Of Christ's church and people
into contendlng scots, controvertlng with
each other In the spirit Of worldly bitterness,
about nom essentials, engendering hatred aud
strife, do not exemplify The doctrine of-"See
how Christians loVs one another !" but show
10 the unbelieving and derding world how
Christians can hate each other.
That the church Is one, there can be no con-
troyersy. and that Christ's people should be
ono and not diUided, is equally beyond dis
pute. The doctrine Of Christian unity 10 un-
snswerably apparent from the following
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

The people of the United
States last year smoked 1852
$4,000 cigars, at a cost of
$l35, 1000, Including snuff,
chewing tobacco, etc., the ex-
penditure was $250,OOO,OOO. Du-
ring that time we paid $780,
100000 for flour.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13
Ten Commandments of the
Body.

L. Secure, if possible, a vigor-
Gus constitution.
2. Eat good supply of the
best food.
8. Take proper amount of
physical exercise daily.
4. Use pure water to drink.
5. Secure abundance of pure
air for the lungs.
6. Take eight hours of good
sleep out of every twenty-four.
7. Observe cleanliness.
8. Observe regularity in all
your habits.
9. Take wise but not .exces-
sive recreation.
10. Work at some useful and
congenial employment.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

The Tide of Emigration
Turned

Seekers for new homes are pouring into South
west Missouri. attracted by the cheap Lands OF
the ATLANTIC y PACIFIC RAILROAD COM
PANY.
This Company offors 100000 Acres Of the
finest lands In the world, at from 50 to yiS per
acre, on seven years. time, and with free trans
portation TO all purchasers.
This Road, NEVER BLoCKADED BY
SNOW, is destined TO become the national high
way between New York and San Francisco;
and to the industrious farmers of older States
we earnestly recommend this land Of cheap
homes, sure that nowhere can the poor man
IND more grateful climate, a better soil, or
greater productlveness.
For full information, with Maps and Pam
phlets, address AMOS TUCK, Land iCommis-
sioncr, 70 South Fourth Street. st. Louis, Mo.
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to steps toward general union Of the people
Of God, to freely express to us their wishes on
this great subject, assuring them that the
same shall receive respectful consideration.
g.. Resotted, That we stand ready to evince
perfect unity with oil who take "Christ for
their Head" "The Bible for their only
Creed and "good fruits the only condition
All of which Is respectfully submitted.
J.W. DURANT,
HI; DUCKW0RTH, oo.,,.,,,..
nj. DUNLAP, lCoNsmiHee'
J. w. KLISE,
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13
To Our Ministerial Brethren -
BY THE RECORDER.

To Our Ministerial Brethrea:--
You are each appointed by the Council spe-
cial agents to get up the fund of $1O5O, recon-
mended in the report of the Committee on
Publishing Interest When that fund is raised
THE WITNESS will be forthcoming. 1t is,
therefore, now with you, and our brethren, as
to how long THE WITNESS shall be delayed in
its publication. Brother Bowen, who has
power press and a large printing house, and
is practical printer, is ready to give ample
guarantees for the fulfllment of his PROPOSE
tions set forth as above in the Minutes. Now,
brethren, one and all, the whole matter of the
resumption of THE WITNESS rests with you,
and you only. If there be any delay in its
publication, it will be your fault Come, then,
and show your faith by your works! and your
homes will be cheered once more by the well
come visits of The CHRISTIAN WITNESS
The RECORDER.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

The total yield of the new
hop crop in the United States is
now estimated at 100000
pounds, or about 10000 bales.
The yield in Wisconsin is twice
what it was last season. The
total supply in this country,
however, is less than it was last
wear.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

AT a recent funeral in
Georgetown, California, a man
tainted and tumbled headlong
into the open grave, dying in
few minutes after getting out.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

AN East Saginaw pastor
declined an addition of 5000 to
his salary on the ground that it
is more than he wants to do to
collect the salary that he already
has.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

Committees.
The Moderator appointed the following
Standing Committees, to-wit:
1. On Unfinished Business:---J. w. Durant,
J. W. Klise, ii. j. Duckworth.
2. On State and Wishes Of the CA,wchss;--J.
b Clover G. w: Hagans, J. W. Hoskins, s.
Mann, N, Satterfleld.
3. On Publication of te8;--Virgil e.
Shawl. w. Durant.
a. On Pulpit SerUices:-J. w. DuTant, A.
ID. Rose, Jacob Sheets, j. Lowe.
B.. On Rules ana RegulationS:-P. p. p. Wolf,
s. Mann, w. p. Maxon.
6. On Publishing Interest Virgil e. Shaw,
J. w. Klise, j. w. Durant, G. w. Hagans, II.
+. Wamsley.
I. on Educational Iaterest.-P. p. Wolf, 2.
Stevens II. j. Duckworth, Thomas Beavers,
William Freeman.
8. On Bible OauSe:-Levi Ely, James M.
o. On Sunday Schools. &c. Luke, G. Stoner,
Il. F. Ryerson, j. Frieszell, j.. A. Treat.
10. On Statistics:-V e. Shaw, Levi
Ely, W. II. Bishop, II. Leist w. G. b. Kelley.
IL. On Frdtermal ReldtiOns:-J. W. Du-
rant, j. w. Klise, il. j. Duckworth, M.
Dunlap, N.Satteriield, ~ q. s-.s
Report OF COMMITTEES ON Unfinished BUS
iness.
The Committee on Unfinished Business
made the following Report, which was adopt
ed, to-wit:
We, your Committee, appointed to report on
Unfinished Business from the last Council,
beg leave to report,
That upon the examination of the Minutes
of the last Council, we find one item, that of
the Committee on Statistics. The said Com
| mittee were to sit in the interim and report
| to this Council
Respectfully submitted:
D. w. DURANT,
j. w. KLISE, Committee.
II. j. DUCKWORTH,)
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GEORGE LUKE,
J. A. TREAT,
IL. II. RYERS0N,
i u. ERIE2ZETI,
COMMITTEES.

The Committee on the State and Wishes Of
the Churches, made the following report,
which was adopted, to-wit:
Report Of Committee on the State and
Wishes of the Churches.
The COMMITTEE on the State and Wishes
Of the Churches submit their report as fol-
lows:
We believe II to be the earnest desire of our
people, that through the instrumentality of
this great Christian Union Reformation, o
deeper work Of grace than ever heretofore
known or experienced, may be vouchsafed
Co all our people, and all christian people
everywhere, and that great ingathering
into the churches may speedily come.
Therefore, we recommend that all our. min
listers be more Jealous and diligent
In the performance Of their minis
terial duties, especially In visiting the
members Of their respective churches, and
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13
PRTNCIPIES:

/. The Oneness of the Church of Christ.
III. Christ our only Head.
III. The Bible our only rule of faith and
practice.
~. '"Good fruits" the only condition of
fellowship.
v. Christian Union without controversy.
vi, Each local Church Independent in
vlolably,
VII. Political preaching not allowed.
preached.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

The New Jersey cranberry
crop this fall, it is believed, will
not be more than half as large
as was expected.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

That all communications for THE CHRIS
TIAN WITNESS are hereby directed to be sent
to the undersigned, at Haincsville, Clinton
County, Missouri.
J.V. B. FLACK, EDITOR.
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FRIDAY, SEPT. as O'CLOCK a. N.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6.--S O'Clock A. A.
The Council met and was opened by
Brother Ely, by singing portion Of Scrip
ture, and by reading and prayer.
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings
were then read and approved.
Report of Committee on Sabbath Schools.
The Committee on Sabbath Schools made the
following report was adopted, to-wit:
We, your Committee on Sabbath School Cause,
beg leave to make the following report:
WHEREAS, We believe the Sabbath School
cause, to be q nursery of the Church, and
deem IL the imperative duty of all Ministers
and Pastors, as well as the lay-membefs Of
the Church, to labor earnestly in this direc-
tion, so that the youth Of our land may re-
ceive proper instruction in the doctrines Of
Christianity, that their hearts, while in
youth, may be enlisted in the cause Of reli-
gion, that they may grow up useful and
efficient members Of the Church of Christ;
Therefore,
ResoLoed, That to this end we recommend
that great care be used in the selection of such
books and papers, of u religious character, as
are best calculated to advance the interests Of
society, and build up the cause Of Christ In
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13

Bad cooking on the part of
the wife is held by a Texas
Judge to be good ground for
divorce.
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+ + 5&$a$ y: y; H5iiHI H5sHIsss} $Hss,} o'""'''''.

On motion, the Council then appointed
J. W. Durant, Pastor, and A. ID. Rose, Jacob
Sheets and J. Love- Elders of the Williams
port Church, Committee on Pulpit Services.
On motion, the Rules in the Directory were
adopted as the Rules to govern this Council.
The Committee on Pulpit Services made the
following report, to-wit: That Brother II. S.
Dunn will preach this, Wednesday evening,
at7Iz o'clock.
There being no other business, after bene-
diction, the Council took recess until to-
morrow morning, Thursday, Sept. 9th, at So
o'clock.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1872-11-13
BASIS OF UNION.

hNNihB iOT ptTItCU ItllOW-
ship in Christ, and more satisfactory enjoy
ment of the means of religious edification and
comfort, we do solemnly form ourselves into a
religious society, under the style of THE
CHRISTIAN UNION, in which we avow our
true and hearty faith in the received Scrip
lures of the Old and New Testaments as the
Word of God, and the only and sufficient rule
OF faith and practice, and pledge ourselves,
Through Christ, who strengtheneth u.s. to
keep and observe all things whatsoever He
hath commanded us.'n
Churches then began to be formed in differ
ent parts of the State on the same "BasS of
Unions" and now, by the blessings of Divine
Providence, this great reformation of preach
ing pure Gospel, and of uniting Gods people
in one JoLd, under one shephard, has enlarged
and spread, until "The Christian Union,n has
become a power for good in the State, and now
numbers its people by thousands.
This movement has not been confined to
Ohio alone, but the States of Indiana, Illinois,
Iowa, Missouri and Arkansas have organized
State Unions of the Christian Union also, and
the movement is progressing into other States,
and is doubtless des tined, ere long, to en-
brace the whole land-torif God be for 1t, who
can be against itg
The time has now come that divisions must
cease, for Christ is not divided, and all that is
necessary to gospel union is that the various
sects abandon their creeds, and adopt the BIZ
BILE as the rule and guide of faith and practice,
and the work is accomplished.
Creeds and sects are anti Christ.
The right of private Judgement cannot be
lawfully taken away by human creeds, and it
is the duty of every man to search the Scrip
lures and judge for himself, according to the
measure of the Spirit given unto him.
1t is, therefore, the imperative duty of all
Christians not to stand in the way of, but to
work diligently and earnestly for, the unity
of Christ's hurch and people, on the Bible,
the only and aH-sa6fcient rule and guide of
Jdih and practice, and the only creed upon
which all must and can unite, because it is
the Word of God.
BY THE RECORDER.
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CONTRIBUTIONS.

Thcreupon, the following Brethren made
the following contributions for the publica-
tion of the Minutes in pamphlet form, each
contributor to receive Pamphlets in proper
tion to the amount, by him, contributed, to-
wit.
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SATURDAY, SEPT. rs O'Clock. 4 M

SATURDAY, SEPT 7-S O'Clock, A. M
The Council convened and was opened by
the Moderator, by reading u portion of Scrip
ture, and by singing and prayer.
The minutes of the preceding day were
then read and approved.
Report of Committee on Publishing In
terest.
On motion, the report of the Committee on
Publishing Interest was taken from the ta-
BILE, and re-committed to said Committee for
further consideration.
Thereupon the Committee on Publishing
Interest submitted the following report, to-
wit:
The Committee on Publishing Interest re-
spectfully submit the following report:
We recommend the following plan to con-
tinue the publication of the WITNESS:
1. Resolged, That we raise q fund of $1O5Oby
securing 105 donors at $40 each.
2. Resolged That ---- --- be ap-
pointed Treasurer of said fund of s1O5O, and of
all other moneys from all other sources,
surer, he to give ample security for their safe
keeping and proper disbursement, and rem
der an accurate account of the same, to the
State Council Of Ohio, and also TO the General
Council, accompanied with the vouchers for
all moneys paid out, at their next sessions.
3. We recommend the acceptance of the
written proposal of j. w. Bowen for the pub
lieati0n of the WITNESS, of which the follow
ing is copy, t0-wit:
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and that they may 30 conduct themselves,
that the world may know of a truth, that
they are the followers of Christ indeed. We
further recommend that our ministers eX-
tend the right hand of fellowship to all
christian people everywhere, who accept OF
the Bible as the foundation, of their faith
and p1actiee.
j. B. CLOVER,
SHUAH MANN,
j. w. HOSKINS, }C0mmittee.
N. SATTERFIELD,
G. w. HAGANS,
Report of Committee on Educational
Interest.
The Committee on Educational Interest
made the following report which was adopted,
to-wit:
Your Committee on Educational Interest sub
nit the following report:
Believing that Christian education Is essen
tial to the cause of Christ and the good of
society, and having no information Of the
existence of any institution of learning con-
duct ed in the especial interest of Christian
Union amongus we therefore recommend the
establishment of llrst-Class c0llege,a as soon
as practicable, in the interest of Christian
Union, and until the establishment of such
an institution, we recommend that our peO-
pie patronize such institutions as they deem
best.
PIP. WOLF,
ii. j. DUCK WORTH,
n fYTELTAfE FL REIeMAS, }CshBtistee
THOS. BEAVERS.
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Committees.

the School house, at the same hour, by
Brother A. Cunningham.
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LEVI ELY,
JAMES NJ. LAMP,
SHUAH MANN, Conn
p. G. KING,
j. BRADLEY,

After benediction the Council took recess
until tomorrow morning, FRIDAY, September
6th,)at O'Clock.