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SPoNGE-PAPER, a French novelty, is
said to have all the peculiarities ef sponge,
absorbing water readily, and remaining
moist long time. 1t has been used Is a
dressing for wounds with considerable ad-
vantage. For lis fabrication, evenly and
finely divided sponge is added to ordinary
paper-pulp, and this is worked, as in a com
mon paper-making apparatus, into sheets
of different thicknesSes.
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COLORADO
Wants 70 Get In the uniOn.

DENVER, Jan l1.-BOth branches of the
Legislature to-day passed joint memorial
to Congress asking for an enabling act for
a State organization at most unanimous
vote. The memorial will be forwarded i'm
mediatelv to WASHINGTON.
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MEMPHIS.
GavOsO Gas.

MEMPHIS, Jan. lin the Second Cir
cult Court to-day, in the case of the Gayoso
Gas Co. vs.. the Memphis Gas Co. for three
hundred thousand dollars, Judge Heiskell
granted a new trial as to Murphy and Tom
meny, and arrest of judgment as to VIII
lomaOO
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The stamping GROUND Of Alexis.

OMAHA, Jan. ia hunting camp has
been established near the Republican river,
as basis of operations of Gen. Sheridan and
Duke Alexis. Buffalo and other game is
ieported pl ntiful in the vicinity. 1t is ex-
l, cted tha nearly one thousand Indians
VIII be collected.
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The Nail MOnOnOIH.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Jan. 1.-THE Nail
Manufacturers Convention advanced the
Iates to 81. IS for tenpenny. The next con-
vention will be held in July in Boston.
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Capias for Arrest Of Pinchback.. M /.
Bench Warrant against Carter.
1a-HaassE
Citizens Invoking Martial Law.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan, -11.-The political
.muddle continues. The Metropolitan police
and Winchester Rifles predominant at the
Mechanic Institute. eTarlis.-E
Senate-No quorum. 11i reEt
House-Y oung, colored, of Concordia, in
the course Of his remarks stated he was in
favor of all the reforms demanded by the
Democratic members; that he favored the
repeal of all obnoxious laws, and if the
Governor vetoed them he would vote to
pass them over his veto. He stated that he
did not come to the Legislature to represent
party, but the whole people of his parish.
These sentiments seemed entirely too
conservative for the House. They met
with no applause. q, Sd, -g-sg .-- o. .-........
WarmOth to Emery. s,
Gov. Warmoth, in note to Gen. Emery,
says: ---------------
''Afairs have assumed such shape now
| that think the danger of riot or tumult
has about passed, and write to say that l
think by tomorrow at II o'clock you can
safely withdraw your troops to the bar
racks" ---
Judge AbeII Takes Hold.
In the First District Court, when the
Grand Jury came in this morning, Judge
Abel called them before him and ordered
the reading of an article from a newspaper
regarding the assaultmade new years day on
Maj T. Morris Chester, ,colored, by Lieuten-
ant Governor Pinchback and others. After
the reading the Judge asked tie foreman
if they had taken any action in the matter.
The foreman replied they had not. The
Judge then asked if they had taken action
regarding the killing of Wheyland. The
foreman replied they had, and had already
subpoenaed witnesses for this morning.
The Judge then read letter from premi
uent member of the bar, charging that the
grand jury had been manipulated or pack
ed by Gov. Warmoth. Judge Abel then
discharged the grand jury, having sufficient
reasons to believe they failed to do their
duty: that while not at all enquiring into
the dastardly assassination of Maj. Chester,
they with most astonishing qulekness
went into the Wheyland homicide. Also that
nine of the sixteen jurors were from the Sc
cond district.
1t is stated a capais issued for parties
implicated in the shooting of Maj. Chester,
including Lieut.. Gov. Pinchback, Senators
Harris and Butler and others.
Judge Abel also issued bench warrant
for the arrest of Geo. w. Carter, implicated
in the Wheyland homicide.
Martial Law Invoked by Common
Consent.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 11.-The commit
tee of citizens, at late hour tonight, pass
ed a resolution requesting Gen. Emory to
ask the President to declare martial law.
By common consent they were to decide
the question.
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A COLLABORATION.

PROVIDENCE, Jan. IA defalcatiOn
was discovered in the Fourth National
Bank which may sweep away its surplus of
$4,000. The cashier and teller are the al
legged guilty party.
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THE WHARTON TRIAL.

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 11.-In the Wharton
trial number of witnesses for the defense
testified to the good character of the defen-
dant.
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WISCONSIN.
Sumner,s Amendment

MADISON, Wis, Jan. 11.-In the Assem-
bly, this morning resolution was offered
endorsing Summers one term amendment
to the Constitution.
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GEORGIA.
Gov. Smith Inaugurated To-day.
COnIeY Retiring,

ATLANTA, Jan. 11.-Gov. COnley in his
message says he will yield to the decision
of the Legislature who is Governor. Both
branches of the Legislature met and de-
clared the Hon. j. NJ. Smith Governor, and
fixed tomorrow for bis Inauguration.
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In Louisville edrunk as billed owl" has
given place to ''dEunk as a new sledge ham,
u,er.1
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COuIAterfeits.

BOSTON, Jan. liza well executed conn
terfeit hundred dollar bill on the Ohio
National Bank of Cincinnati is circulating
here.
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~
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.---A large num-
ber of petitions for the reduction of the
tariff and repeal of protective duties ON salt,
iron.and coal were received. s=---=-----g.---.
The Ku-Kluxers.
A bill from the House was reported from
the Appropriation Committee appropriating
$27,S45 as the expenses of the Ku-Klux
Committee. b. r..-sf-rY &-..r...sa
Mr.. Davis, Of Kentucky, denounced the
whole Ku-Klux investigation, ~-,--
The bill passed. 4 II ttIJ u liC,CE
SINNERS Anft-Grant Amendment.
The Joint resolution of Mr., Summer pro-
posing constitutional amendment to the
limited service of the President to one term
came up. 4. -er .j 49,
Mr.. Conkling addressed the Senate, argu-
ing against any such amendment. Ee pro-
seeded to read his speech from printed
slips, occupying considerable time. He
claimed that the country is on the eve of
civil service reform; that the pending propo-
sition is simply an expedient to affect the
reelection of Grant. d sF-r ----'' -
Mr.. Sumner said in introducing this
proposition that he discharged a conscien-
tious duty, and took counsel Of experience,
following the testimony of the best minds
of our republic. Who in our history, he
asked, has arIayed himself on the side
which the Senator from New York repre-
sents to-day? What eminent statesmen
has placed his name in this question against
the names Of Andrew Jackson, Henry
Clay, Benz. Franklin? Who is the states
man? | know him not. Do you know
him, sir? The Senator from New York
opposes those illuStrieus characters, but in
his opposition he mistakes
the whole foundation of the
argument. The object is to guard against
temptation, so that the President shall not
be placed in position where he may be
tempted in the, use of his powers. Mr..
Sumner remarked that in the preamble of
the resolution there is a summary of the
ground on which he placed the one term
principles. Mr. Sumner here read the pre-
amble heretofore published, and also quoted
from speech made by Senator Wade, of
Ohio, in December, 1866, in support of the
one term principle. In conclusion, without
going into argument, but merely suggesting
its great importance, 1 simply say that all
parties, for several years, seem to have been
of the opinion that the great defect in our
system at which this proposition is aimed
should be remedied. Such has been the
condition of parties generally in this Gov
ernment that it has been almost hopeless
task to engraft the measure upon the Con-
stitution; but now there is an opportunity.
/ believe every man is sensible that the
correction of this evil ought to be promptly
applied.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson further con-
sideration Of the joint resolution was post
poned.
After brief Executive session, che Sen
ate adjourned till Monday.
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CorroN has advanced in New York to
215c for middling. -J.f--
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TENNESSEE BoNDs closed in New York.
last evening at 635 for the old issue and
"a for the new. Ntt
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UNION AND AMERICAN.

GOLD opened in New York yesterday at
1854, and closed at 108ss. .
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NEW ORLEANS. /. 5ia.s. 'is...s
WarmOthP acklng the Grand Jury

The State of Siege Continues.
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CONGRESSIONAL. LIvHs
Summers One.Term Amendment
Roger Williams Banishmert.
An Amusing Puritan Squabble.
SENATE.

ss ss'as ss.f 3 SENATE. 81 sfaas l1-s,i.. Z.
WASHINGTON, Jan. l1.---A large num-
Der of petitions for the reduction of the
tariff and repeal of protective duties on salt,
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says:
''Afairs have assumed such a shape now
that think the danger of a riot or tumult
has about passed, and write to say that 1
think by tomorrow at II o'clock you can
safely withdraw your troops to the bar
u.
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STANBERY.

The meeting was harmonious throughout.
Greeley did not attend the meeting.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 1l.-Erie officials state
there is no intention of offering the Vice
Presidency made vacant by the death of
Col. Fisk to Mcclellan,
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Mr.. Edwards, of Arkansas, said that if he
had been present when the report reflect
ing on him and Senator Clayton was made
be should have denounced the testimony
taken as untrue, and should have moved for
an Investigating Committee. He is con-
tent, however, now 70 leave the matter
with the Election Committee.
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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-The commit
tee of citizens, at late hour tonight, pass
ed a resolution requesting Gen. Emory to
ask the President to declare martial law.
BY common consent they were to decide
the question.
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THE IRON TEMPLE.

The New Church on Hancock Street.
Sermon by the Rev. DIR. Scudder
Spiritual Truth and It's Identity with
Christ-Ho~v to Attain II and Gain
Redemption.
The congregation OF which DR.. Scudder Is the
pastor have recently erected on Hancock street,
near Franklin avenue, new church, which for
novelty and fitness OF design IS ut least one evi-
dence OF degree OF progress In the much abused
architecture OF this country. The structure Is
entirely ofiron It's exterior is light and graceful,
It's form uniting variety, unity and beauty OF orna
mentaton. The interior has none OF the gloom
which usually peryades thes precincts Of ecclesias-
tical buildings. The old styles Of design
the Gothic, the Romanesque and the Nor
man-are all ignored, and In their stead
Is displayed the presence OF unitarian taste,
harmony and q simplicity OF detail which con-
tributes relief and pleasure to the eye. In the ar
rangement Of the auditorium OF this new temple
the comfort OF the congregated worshippers was
the most impressive examples that could be used
In favor Of relormatory and progressive school OF
architecture OF whose efforts this must of neces-
sty be one OF the earliest and crudest. The seats
which will hold about three thousand persons, aro
In scmcircular rows one rising above another, as
In lecture hall, and each affording fine view OF
the pulpit and the audience The light OF the in
terror Is very cheerful, the walls being white and
though it Is melowed by falling through panes Of
stained glass In the windows OF the clear-story,
1t las none Of that strange religious, Or rather
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down the boasts; they were aghting among
themselyes Wss : al life to be spent in Keeping
beautiful dream; they Gould not put It in the
picture because they saw no Improvement, so they
boyhood end gFlhcVd, WHICH Vers not - pii happy.
Take another doctrlne-the doctrine Of depravity.
The first man sinnned and ITS consequences were
could men have SO deluded themsclvess They saw
weakness and imbeoility. Tho men who have gone
nized it and called It depravity; we recognize Il
and call 1t crudeness 1t Ii not the power that pins
down. but the power that lnts up. Let as look at
A HORRIBLE DOCTRINE.
II IL the doctrine OF election. God OF His own VIII
preOrdatns some Tor eternal bliss ana a0me for
eternal woe. We're they instlgated by malignity
that they cast this upon the Eternal They were
asking question and seeking an answer, for every
thoughtful person looking upon life Is startled with
the aotments OF fortune. Why does the Caucasian
rule the Afrlcan-ior any fault OF theirss Why Is
one child born perfect, another 4 cripple-f0r any
fault of theirs We see these things ami forget
them; they saw them. but could not forget. The
power is supreme, and that the Almighty does as
the Almighty chooses. II they did not show much
philosophy they showed an adSmitaDle trust
and hldeous. But q century ago IL was taught In
New England, and with fearful clearness. 1t Is the
doctrine that teaches the
ETERNAL DAMNATION OF TIM wtoKrD.
IL IS to-day an integra. part OF the Calvntstic
am Fly de1onnces II reason den aenounSes . ~.
that entertained its We're they liars and impos-
tors. who th0ught
GOD DEViLf
Not 30. The people that believed this doctrine
were che smpfest ana purcSt. 1t was 4 cOnvic-
ton Of tie hatcfnlpess of sin As DrAc0. the old
lawgivcr, gave death for all offences against the
law, saying the least deserved death, he could give
no greater for the greatest; 30 they thought the
smallest fOihle and peccadiO deserved daInnation.
That such people could hold such q doctrine shows
that there must have been In 1t some truth; that
there was q soul OF truth In error. We are Just
beginning to suspect this. hut IL Is magnificent
thing even to have got on the track Our old system
OF p0lemcs is done with. Only TO believe Is to put
on the garment OF humility. No more boast OF
having reached the end no more assumption OF
being the leaders OF all the world
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SOUTH REFORMED CHURCH.

Christian Gratitude-Thc Service at the
South Reformed Church, Fifth Ave-
nue-SermoM by tho Pastor, Rcv. L. r.
Rogers.
There was very large congregation yesterday
In the South Reformed church, on the corner OF
Fifth avenue and Twenty-irst street, who had
come to welcome back their pastor, the Rev. +. p.
Rogers, who had been travelling In Europe during
the summer months. The church was very prettly
decorated In honor OF the occasion, ana large
baskets OF flowers were grouped together at the
head OF the chance The Rev. Il. 2. Rogers selected
ior text Psalm cxvi !, which reads-sReturn
unto thy rest, my soul, for the Lord hath dealt
bountfuly with thee. For Thou hast delivered my
soul from death, mine eyes from tears and my feet
from falling" Mr.. Rogers commenced by saying this
psalm, like many others, seems to have been writ
ten 70 express the gratitude OF the writer for
signal dellyerance from calamity. The descriptions
which 1t gives of danger and trial are remarkably
graphic. The writer speaks of himself as having
been compassed with the sorrows OF death and
seized by pains almost like those Of Internal tor
ments and then he speaks Of the
PRESERVING MERCY
OF God as interfering for his delIverance and Of
himself as striking Illustration OF Gods interpo-
siton in behalf Of those who call upon Him in the
day or trouble. II was brought low and He helped
me.h II this Psalm was written by David there
were many occasions In his eventiul life which
mlgnt very naluraiiy nave suggested ~. He mad
eAneIIehce OF almost every variety OF trouble anu
so.IoW " Mnlcu HeH urc eAPoSeu ~ this Woriu.
After giving an account Of Davds experiences
MI. Rogers auueu :-"but tnougn Davlds lie was
especially eventui anu MS experiences WOnder-
fully varied, yet no Christian can so through the
Word wtnout q somewhat KINDRED experience.
we are an llaDe 70 great sins anu exposed TO great
sorroWs, anu u We accustOm ourselves 10 study
closely aud candldy the course OF Gods providence
toward us we snaii nnt tIat we oiten can use the
language OF Davld WIN great pfopriety ana force.
HOW nany oi US, Us we meet to-day lii tIlls mousse
OF PRAYER, atter more than ordinary separation,
anu l0ok Dack upon tne past, can say and nave
reason 70 say, het,lrn unto my rest, Y, my soul,
lor thc LORD natn dea!t p0nntlully with thee, for
Inou last delvefed my soul from death, mine eyes
rom tears ana my Icet from lallng.' For ulySelf,
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Sermon by Rev. George ii. HepwOrth ON
Professor Tyndal's Scientific Test or
Praycrs-Thc Efficacy of Prayers.

sermon ny Kew UeOf3c II. HepWOrth on
Professor Tyndars Scientific Test or
Prsycrs-The EHicacy of Prayers.
At Steinway Hall, on Fourteenth street, very
large mass Of people congregated yesterday morn
Ing to hear their pastor. Rev. George II. Hepworth,
on the Efficacy OF Prayers After the introduc-
tory hymn and prayer Mr.. Hepworth arose and
commenced his sermon, announcing as his text
Judges vi, 17-"Apd he said unto Him, If now
have found grace in Thy sight, then show me
sign that Thou talkest with me.n This was the re-
markabe demand made upon the Lord when the
world was in its infancy. God taught the world
when it was young, Illustrating His presence
ana His truth Gideon said in order TO be sure
that Gcd was with him. will put sheepskin
outside my door, and II in the morning the neece
be wet with dew ami the brown part dry will
believe In the morning the fleece was found to
be wet and the other part dry. Then Gideon said
again IL will do the same as before and II the
brown part be wet and the fleece dry Will be.
hevc.n And, behold It was SO. he should have
proof thousand years went by, and In the time
OF Christ the world was as
sCErTlCAL
wanted every problem demonsira and VINO be.
hevcd what they saw and MISUNDERSTANDING
more. u God would come down to them and tell
them all the why's and hows they were ready 10 be
convinced by proof or sign. Christ said THE
world is no longer In Its Infancy. am talking 10
men, ana will explain what Is necessary, and you
must Judge, not by your logic but ycur lives. You
shall have no sign whatever. ! have raised the
dead; caused the deaf TO hear, the dumb to speak
the blind to see, and Is not tnat enough2r We are
no longer children that we should have pictured
books put before US to Illustrate the scry There
are thousands Of ways to
TEST TRUTH.
The question or prayer comes up with renewed
force. The efficacy OF prayer Is no unimlortant
matter which yoa can lay upon shelf to lnvesti.
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MADISON SQUARE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Thc Missionaries at WOrk-A Convert
from tho 0Black Crook"

The MtsstOnnrtes at WOrk-A Convert
from tho "Black Crook"
About two hundred persons assembled In the
Madison square Presbyterian church last evening
for the purpose OF listening to the addresses Of the
representatives OF tho CITY Mission. The services
were opened In the usual manner, after which the
venerable Dr. Adams, pastor Of the church, intro
duced the Rev. Mr. Peck. Mr.. Peck is fne Wig
orouslooking Old gentleman, whose locks have
been whitened by the frosts Of perhaps sixty
years. He told his hearers, in a concise manner,
lis varied experience during the arduOus
labors oil thtrty-siX years Ia the City Mis-
sion Among other incidents he related how they
never close meeting at the mission he has charge
OF without first asking II any one present wishes to
be especially prayed for, and on one occasion how
. mere lad Of fourteen years OF age arose and re-
was speedily converted ana Is now pastor OF q
n0urishing church In Albany.
CONVERT FROM IHE "BLACK CROOK"
When Mr.. Peck had concluded the Rev. Mr..
Collins, young man, who Is the esteemed pastor
OF mission In the Seventeenth ward, was intro
duced. His experience had run through but two
years, but yet he had many tales Of sorrow and 81 of
mission was established and now he has 29l
members IN good standing within his fold.
so%e rae ago o,m any youth his sesrs seo
to join the mission. After few minutes cOnver-
saton Mr. Collins was convinced that che boy was
not yet prepared to assume the solemn obligations
and so told him. A few weeks later the lad again
presented himself having in the meantime become
converted and given the pastor the history Of his
previous life and habits. He had been travelling
mother are now with q circus, and altogether he
and they had been pretty ''hard cases." He was
taken into the church, and Is now using his utmost
endeayOrs for the conversion OF the wayward
parents. Many other stories Of similar nature
were told. A collection was taken, with 1t is
hoped, very satisfactory result
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young men and maidens than we ever had. Let
US concentrate all this on winning souls from Mark
ness into the marvellous light OF Gods grace" ar.
Beecher concluded by showing that what
was true or the Church was true OF
In the summer morning before the dawn, and ne
heard shriil n0to or . bird, which was answered
apparently somewhat unwilIingly. that had lifted
the morning. By and by there was another note
from another bird, and this was speedily followed
the air was vocal with the s0ngsters OF the trees
y was 50 with the Church. We are now only hear
OF Christianity In the world BY and by would he
neard the grand chorus oil world redeemed. 1t
are behind.
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NINETEENTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
DIR. Hall on the Efficacy Of Prayer I'm the
Delivery Of the Jews-The Peoples
Duty Tow ards the President.

Duty Towards the President.
The Nineteenth street Presbyterian church was
yesterday morning occupied with large and re-
spectacle audience The pastor, the Rev. Dr. Hall,
oiilcated. He chose for his text Daniel xi, 1s-24
and jeremiah XIV, IL. The discourse was chiefly
devoted to the discussion OF two very important
p0ints-thc relationship existing between the
prophecies OF jeremiah and thuse OF Daniel, and
the Importance Of prayer as means
OF delivery from great aftiiciioD, as
instanced In the case OF the Jews,
captivity In Babylon The Jews were well ac-
quainted with the fact prophesed by the prophet
jeremiah that their captivity In Babylon would
endure for seventy years. Daniel well knew that
circumstance, and be came to the conclusion that
with the end of their captivity would begin their
national glory. It was not unnatural for the Jews
to he Indifferent to these prospects OF their nation
but Daniel set them . most adpireble example,