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Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23

A Boy KILLED.--A boy fourteen years
OF age was killed at West Randolph, Tues
day, while attempting toget upon freight
train in motion. He fell between the cars
and the wheels passed over him severing
his arms and splitting his head.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23

TnE VERMONT STATE PAIR.-The pres
cut prospects of the annual fair of the
Vermont State Agricultural society aud
Wool Growers association to be held at
Rutland the second week in September,
are far moro encouraging for a large and
successful exhibition than for several
years. The premiums IN the various de-
partments have been revised. and In most
instances increased. The exhibition of
stock will be larger than usual, bringing
together the best the State affords. The
horses present will make display worthy
Of the just fame Of the state. The floral
department, including the exhibition of
the celebrated florist Of Rochester, Mr.
Wick, will exceed anything the people of
the state have ever witnessed. The me-
chanical department will present for the
insr ection of the visitor larger collection
OF the useful articles than have heretofore
been seen.
The exhibition is 10 be held on Ike COM
modious and well located grounds Of the
Rutland County Agricultural society,
south of the village of Rutland, which is
skirted by the Rutland and Harlem ex-
tension railroads. Trains will be run for
the convenience of those visiting tho fair
grounds at moderate fare, thus avoiding
the usual annoyance ofhacks and carriages
Of extortonato rates of fare. The build
ings, sheds and appearances are sufii-
ciently ample to meet all the requirements
Of exhibitors. Rutland has hotel accom-
modatous for large number of guests,
ano no efforts will be spared on the part
Of landlords aud the citizens of Rutland
to make agreeable arrangements for all
who come. The central location of the
fair, the earnest efforts of The directors,
combined, cannot fail TO make the twenty
third annual exhibition TIE largest and
most successful yet held in thcrtatc.
. Parties desiring the pamphlet contain
ing the premium list and regulations, can
obtain them by addressing Henry Clark,
Rutland.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23

Gun WELL Bestowed. ~ iaF'n'
ers Of Vermont vail be glad q bar mat
the Vermont Dairymen's Aszecio'n are
in furds for printing their GUMS 'fi'of''
covering the important meeting ! hsrs
last Water. Tbs money is gihiFo'n a
gentleman who appreciates the gr''i val
ne Of that Association to the leaiaE pro-
duciiye industry of the State, b. 'hose
mOiesdy is equal 10 his liberalg' ana
who accompanied the giit with De posi-
tive injunction that his name shOaA not
be given to the newspapers. Tbs > re-
fresbing, truly. We hardly kncu SAieh
to honor most his generosity or b. pod
sense. Whoever he Is, he has d1us a
worthy deed and which will endure uore
to the benefit Of the state then can veil
be estimated. The Secretary inhrus Us
that the only condition Of thu ~ Fas
that the same number Of copies Stout be
passed into the State Library as d The
State paid for them aud tie balance be
distributed ameng the members af thsAs-
ISOLATION. The report will be priuted At
this office AMI will 60 to press in ha0lt
two wccks.-S. Adams Ness ger.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23


To EUROPE IN SIXTY HoURs.-The d.
ly Graphic proposes TO complete al cniir'
outfit for Professor Wise which vii co.
able him 10 make his experiment TO cr's
the Atlantic in balloon, about the 2Oh
of August. The Domestic Sewing Machn'
Company are 10 do the sewing work
over 5000 yards, or four miles of sean.
Twelve machines will lie IN daily on ca'
tion until the balloon is finished. Ih
Daily Graphic being convinced Of he
feasibility Of the plan, aud the immen''
practical benefits which must result ffou
its success, has assumed the pecuniary re-
sponsibility Of the enterprise, which vi.
entail an expense of about $40, 600 Pc
lessor Wise has now az opportunity Il
make his trans-Atlanti, voyage. Nv
sincerely hope he will succeed. The DO
dertakiug is feasible, and the Proft SOL
ideas Of the upper eastward current ar
plausible, inasmuch as he has alread
made an aerial trip Of $4,000 miles. Th
Daily Graphic deserves credit for furher
ing and aiding so meritorious a sch cmt
The Professor declares he can make h,
trip in sixty hours, and should he succes
there is no telling what grand results ma
follow
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23

We hope every town in this County
will berepresented 1.-THE Soldiers Reunion.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23
Haying Tools

which ho is anxious to sell.
A .Ot Of White Southern Seed Con.
lIcwill always pay the highest market prcsh
Farmers Produce.
Physicians prescriptions carefully compounds
Hyde Park, May &c, 1873,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23

A. 'cIeaveIand,

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lie hAs The Bet and iAFEsst Atssf 4
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23

r AMOILLE VALLEY RAIL Roass isps
~ TICE.--The stockholders o. .n NJ
Valley Rail Road Company are ne, ,any w
that the annual meeting OF SAID Ian Park v
held at the American House, in Hyu ov,elock b,
Tuesday August loth 1873, at one ,n ga B0'r
Afternoon for the purpose Of Elecsans cnsulns!'
Directors for said Company the Yeas YEN whcl,
to transact any other proper ~ 'GTSEORGs
Clerk Lamoille yal'e! y"
st. Johnsbury Vt. July 9Th, le'a'
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-07-23
THE VERY BEST PLAN

A GENTS.-For sample Qree) of that moA'S
N mating book on Africa and Its explGnToSTry nr
500 puges, 100 Engravings, Maps, etc RrlcesS
Address MUTUAL PU BLiSHING Co., Hartlsn'
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-08
Dizziness the Worst Heterodoxy.

The most dangerous foes of Christianity
are not the Remains and the Theodore Park
ers and the FrOthinghams, who openly assault
the faith of the Bible 1t is so evident to
all Christian people that such men are on
the wrong side, that their influence is COM
paratively limited. But it is the indifer-
ence and the dullnesS on the part of those
who profess Christianity that do the worst
damage. When in pulpit or prayer meet
ing, or religious newspaper, man speaks of
God and the soul, with eyes half shut, and
manner in which there is no thrill, he prac-
tically denies the tremendous truth Of the
gospel. If there be a heaven and hell; if
there be living and radiant Jesus: if this
moment be the last in which some soul will
have opportunity of escaping eternal disas-
ter, how can man be stold while talking
on religious themes. If one ought ever to
sparkle and fame, it is when he touches the
questions of the soul. There can be no
good apology for dull prayer meeting talk.
If man has gorged too much supper before
he came, let him keep silence. If he have a
heavy article on some Christian theme, let
him first carefully correct the spelling, then
punctuate it; then page it; then fold it up
then burn it. How dare you stand up there
in meeting with somnOlent manner slander-
ing our religion. Sit down! Let some man
with a soul On fire take the time. How
many religious meetings have two or three
exhorters that act like icicles which only gel
enough thawed out during the service, to
drip, drip, drip in cold talk.
Do not stand there taking the time telling
US what sinner you are: we all knew tina
long ago but tell US of some victory gained
of some glimpse of the pinnacles that yOl
caught from the mountain-top. Hide no
that one tear of emotion in promisCuous u.s.
of INTERCHANGEABLE as if you merely ha(
cold in your head, and could not be be
trayed into any emotion at all. We neec
more brightness and elasticity in our Chris
tian work. If holiness be I" ON the bells o
the horses" we care not how much the,
prance. The more speed and the more spring
the more music.
Let not professed profuudity be any ex
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-08
TTo BE CONTINUED.
For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN,
TROUBLE A NECESSITY.

Our human nature shrinks from suffering.
All 0do of us will ask for erOssesg Yet
experience teaches us how needful, yes, how
necessary they are.
In days of prosperity when sunlight
dances through the halls of life, and flowers
shed their beauty Ger its path, we drink and
are filed with earth8 sparkling nectar, all
forgetful of the hand unseen that scatters
light and JOY and beauty. Then our Father
reaches down, and clips one by one Hopes
lovely blossoms, and shuts out the sunlight
with grief's shadowy cloud. Oh how wise
Far we look away, far, far beyond earth's
paling lights and ieeting joys, to land,
"Where beauty will not fade,
Nor sorrow dim the eye,'
to i" city which hath foundation, whose
builder and maker is God" "Where the
Lamb is the light thereof"
Dear Father, help US, as We lift the weep
ing eye, from chasten'd hearts to ezcaim:-
"Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer to Thee;
Even tho it be Cross
That raiseth me !"
ALPHA.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-08
Vol. 9.---NO. 12.

will want to know something more. He has
the example of the Mikado in Japan, who has
so recently appeared in public. He is sur
rounded by number of men of influence
who speak the language perfectly and are
thoroughly conversant with Chinese affairs,
such as the Rev. DR.. Martin, President of
the College, Rev. DR.. Williams, Secretary
OF Legation, both Presbyterians the English
Minister Wade and others. There is now a
strong anti-foreign party, but they cannot
stand before the pressure brought to bear
upon them. The ice has been broken with
sledge-hammer blow. For ten years more
the progress may be slow, but China cannot
much longer maintain her isolation. If the
national pride which rises higher than the
architects of Shinar planned for the top of
Babers tower, could once be brought low,
and they be made to see their thousand years
backwardness, there would be hope. If a
movement does take place, the rapidity of the
revolution may exceed that in Japan.
The question Inay be asked, What is the
bearing Of all this upon Christianity? Much
every way. The call then is for united
prayer for the young Emperor of China.
Brethren, pray that the sceptre of righteous
ness may be given to this mighty monarch
who holds undisputed sway over one-third
the inhabitants of earth H. G. D.
SOOCHoM.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-08

So Gal. iii: 20. "And if ye be Christ
then are We Abraham's seed, and heirs &C
cording to the promise. What promise
Why, that of Gen. xii: 3, enlarged, cove
nant, and sealed in Gen. xvii, and here quoted
in verse 8. (See specially also verse 14,)
Circumcision was not attached to the cove
nant for temporal good, and therefore is no
and cannot be confined in its significance tt
the Jewish nation. The word of God shall
now decide its significance. See Rom. 4tt
chapter, especially verse II, And he re-
ceived the sign of circumcision, seal OF the
righteousness of faith. This is perfectly
conclusive. We have no choice Ito &C
cept the inspired teaching. l could say
much more here on this point, and also in
explanation of the change of the sign from
circumcision to baptism, and the giving OF
the latter to both sexes instead of only one,
as of old. But the time and object of this
paper forbid the enlargement.
One thing is then settled; viz. That God
did give to the infant seed of his people, a
recognized and sealed place in his visible
church. No being less than God could re-
peal or change that law. God has not re-
pesled nor changed it. Therefore itremains
now in force; and will so remain until a
"Thus saith tbe Lord be produced to set 1t
aside. Thus the first proposition. The
covenant, embracing the children of Gods
people has never been set aside nor changed.
But the great Head of the Church, Jesus
Christ, has changed the outward token or
sign of the covenant This does not alter
the covenant itself, any more than changing
the State seal would alter the laws and con-
stitution of the State. The covenant law,
and the constitution of the visible church
therefore remain the same as at first. No
one can SdoeO the contrary By any part of
Gods Word Therefore the outward token
or sign of the covenant must still be given
to those who are born or who come within
it. But the question arises How long
does the significance of this covenant token
last in any case? At what time in life may
the Church say to her baptized, non-com-
muning member, ''you have lost the benefits
of the covenant, and are no longer to be
acknowledged as being in covenant relations
to God, and entitled to the special care of
his Church." Such question will be an
8wered in the remaining proposition.
SEwAH.
m ,O,rmrNrTrpD
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-08
Selected for the Central Presbyterian.
GOLDEN THOUGHTS.

HUMILITY is the truth, but pride is lie.
No MAN is free that does not command
himself.
A SERMON like a tool may be polished till
it has no edge
NoTHING is so formidable to the busy as
the visits of the idle.
We MUST JUDGE, not of faith by persons,
but of persons by faith.
Fora man merely to do no harm is to be
no better than a stone.
He WHO rides on chariot built by hope,
has poverty for his companion.
The Levitical rites were nothing less than
the gospel itself in hierOglyphics.
In THE Scriptures there is enough both
for the strong to eat and the infant to suck
BETTER leave the ark to shake as it may
please God, than put unworthy hands tc
hold it up.
Prosperous PRovIDENCEs are for the mos
part a dangerous state of the soul The
moon never suffers an eclipse but at the full
THAT MANY persons perish, is the deser
of those who perish; that many are saved
is the free gift of Him who saves them.
IN MY pursuits of whatever kind, let thi
come to my mind: "How much shall l valu'
this on my death-bed.-President EdVards
FIwAYT man to fly, I must contriv,
to fad him wings; and if would success
fully enforce moral duties, I must advance
evangelical mOtives.-John Ne0tOn.
IT HAS been observed by some eminen
divines, that ministers are seldom honOre
with much success, unless they are COntinu
ally aiming at the conversion of sinners.
DR.. Owen.
A PREACHER may rise early, go to be
|, late, study hard, read much, devOur tn
marrow of the best authors, and when he ha
done all, unless God give his blessing, n
will be as lean and meagre in regard to tru
{ and useful matter, as PharaOh's lean kin
were after they had eaten the fat ones
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1873-10-08
How to Lead Heavenly Life on Earth.

Let prayer be the key of the morning to
open the heart, and lock it against all its
enemies at night. Let no Christian say he
cannot pray, for prayer is as necessary to
him as breath. Let no one say he has no
time for prayer; better take time from sleep,
than want time for prayer. Think it not
enough to say your prayers; but mind you
must pray your prayers-pray with sincerity
and fervor. Seeing none knoweth what a
day may bring forth, spend every day as if
it were to be your last. We, who stand
every hour at the door of eternity, should
spend the precious hours with the greatest
frugality, seeing the work in hand is soul
work, and work on which eternity depends,
and the time in which we have to work is
very short and cannot be recalled. The
short life, being only passage to eternity,
should be spent as a continual preparation
for it. Surely, those who have immortal
souls, have other work to do than trihe time
away in idle talking, jesting, and diversion.
Sojourn in this world as travellers, keep.
ing so loose from the world, as to be able to
pack up and be gone from it on short warn
ing. If we would be right travellers towards
Zion above, we must have Christ in our
hearts, heaven in our eye, and the world un-
der our feet. We must take Gods Spirit
for our guide; Gods woSd for our rule;
Gods glory for our end; Gods fear for our
guard; Gods people for our companions;
Gods praise for our recreation, and Gods
promises for our cordials. We must make
religion our business, prayer our delight, ho-
illness our way, and heaven our desired home.
OH Zion's travellers distinguish your
selves from the men that dwell on earth. Let
Christ be always precious to yOu-the word
sweet-sin btter-the world a wilderness,
and death welcome. Let Christ's will be
your will-Christ's dshonor your affection
Christ's cause, your joy-Chrst's day, your
delight-Christ's cross, your glory-Christ's
blood, your balm-Christ's wounds, your re-
fuge-Christ'S suferings, your meditation
Christs righteousness, your clothing, and
Christ's presence, your heaven. While trav-
cling here, let your hearts burn with love to
Christ-love to think of Christ-loye to hear
of Christ-love to read of Christ-love to
speak of Christ-love to speak for Christ.
Jesus, we ne'er can pay
The debt we owe Thy love,
Yet tell us how we may
Oar gratitude approve.
Our hearts, our diL, to Thee we give,
The gift, though small, Thou wilt receive.
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Rules to Promote Harmony among Church
Members.

l. To remember that we are all subject
to failings and infrmities of one kind or
another.
2. To bear with, and not magnify, each
others iDfrmities. vi: y.
3. To pray for one another in our social
meetings, and particularly in priVate.-Jas.
v: 16.
4. Always to turn deaf ear to any sland-
erous report, and to lay no charge broug ght
against any person till well founded.
5. If member be in fault to tell him of
it in private before it is mentioned to others.
6. 70 watch against shyness of each
other, and put the best construction on any
action that has the appearance of opposition
or resentment.
7. To observe the just rule Of Solomon
that is, to leave off contention before it is
meddled with.-Proy xvii: IA.
8. If member has offended, to consider
how glorious, how God-like, it is to forgive,
and how unlike Christian it is to revenge.
Eph. iv: 2.
9. Remember that it is always grand
artifce of the devil to promote distaAee and
animosity among members of churches, and
we should therefore watch against everything
that furthers this end.
10. To consider how much more good we
can do in the world at large, and in the
Church in particular, when we are all united
in love, than we should do when acting alone,
and indulgng contrary spirit.
IL. Lastly, to consider the express injunc-
ton of Scripture and the beautiful example
of Christ as to these important things.
II. Above all, remember to love the Lord
thy God with all thine heart, and thy neigh
Dor as thyself.
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cuse for dullness in religion. Because a
subject is deep is no reason why it should be
obscure; you can see the bottom of Lake
Winnepiseogee thirty feet. Mists about a
religious theme are no evidence of learned
ness. We cannot worship London fog.
The most damaging attack upon Chris
tianity to day is the stolidity and half-heart-
edness of many who profess to accept it.
OhriStian at WOrk.
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PLEA FOR LIGHT.

d He answered her not a wOrd.-MATr. XIV; z
Oh silent, plying Saviour,
Speak but one word, just one
To let me know Thou nearest
Or else l am undOne.
Give but one smile TO tighten
LiGe's misty, hidden way;
To show me if my pathway
Is leading unto day.
trust each blessed promise
Within Thy sacred Word
Yet speak, Oh speak to show me
That Thou art list ming, Lord
Ohl is this path I'm taking,
The one mark out by Thee?
Or am l only walking
As seemeth good to lRs2
With trembling steps falter,
And bend an eager ear,
To know If tbs Thy bidding
This "stin small voice" l hearl
Unless ThOu'rt leading, Father,
Oh halt me in the way;
For 'twere rugged journey,
Without Thee for my stay.
If It's T7,y voice follow
If tbs Thy smile l see,
Oh lift this mystic yelling,
And speak lone word" to me-
And now kind, pitying Saviour,
leave my case with Thee
Unwearied still I'm praying:- -
"Lord help me-Oh help nee"
ALPHA.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-12
THE .FAT saEEP,'

Some twenty-five years ago, when was
a pastor Of church in-", took. occa-
sion one evening to visit social meeting,
in the church occasions. One after anoth-
er gave in his or her experience. After a
time man in humble circumstances, small
in stature, and etieminate, squeaking voice,
rose to give piece Of his experience, which
was done in the following manner:
"Brethern, l have been member Of this
church many years. have seen hard times.
Ny family have been much afflicted, but |
have, for the first time in my life, to see
my pastor or the trustees OF this church
cross threshold ofmy door,"
No sooner had he uttered this part Of bis
experience than he was interrupted by one
of the trustees, an aged man, who rose up
and said in firm, loud voice:
aMy dear brother you must put the devil
behind you."
On taking bis seat, the pastor in charge
arose and replied to the little man rs fol
lows:
"My dear brother, you must remember
that we shepherds are sent to the lost sheep
of the house of Israel"
Whereupon the little man arose again,
and in answer, said in very loud tone Of
voice.
"Yes, and if I'd been fat one, you'd
have found me long ago."
The effect upon the audience can better
be'imagined than described.
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i Q -
of war of March l3, 1882, and said be mus.
bs governed By that. II the boy would 60
back witsoat force being resorted to, the Of
fcer would have no objections, but the boy
prayed for protection, saying that ne had
been hired sat to q cruel master till nine.
teen years of age, and the hirer had beaten
him and otherwise crnslly treated him, and
he had sought the protection of, his owner,
Roberthon, in vain, until finally he ran
away, and came to the camp of Gen. Utley,
as already stated. The General refused to
give up the boy, and Robertson
left without him. A few days
subsequently, suit wss brought against
the officer for the value of the
boy. Soon afterward Utley was saken
prisoner by the Confederates at Spring
Hill, Tenn, and heard no more about the
boy until 1868, when suit was brought in
the Circuit Court of Wisconsin to collect
judgment. rendered the year before, for
S9Oo % and costs, amounting to $26 40.
Ex-Attorney General Speed defended the
suit, but the officer was forced to pay the
money. The Senate bill is for the purpose
OF reimbursing Gen. Utley and viii un-
doubtedly pass the House. The suit could
not have been appealed to the Supreme
Court OF the United States, because the
limit in thai court is two thousand dollars.
The Patent Office.
Commissioner Leggett, of the Patent Of
fee, reports the receipts of his bureau DUR
ing the calendar year 1872 at $699, ,725; ex-
penditures, 1856, ,595, and balance now in
the Treasury to the credit of the office,
$794, Ill. Eighteen thousand two hundred
and forty-six applications have been fled,
and thirteen thousand five hundred and
ninety patents issued during the past year,
the number of applications being
fewer and Of patents larger than
the previous year, as the Com
missioner says, in consequence of more
thorough diffusion of Patent Office intelli-
gence, aud the regulation which has made
the applications, though less in numbers,
much better in quality. The proportion of
patents to the population ranges from one
in every S29 persons in Connecticut to one
10 45,937 in New Mexico. The commits
sioner speaks favorably of the new official
publication of his Office, the Weekly Ga
ze3e, which is in steadily increasing de-
mand, and in the highest terms of the prac-
tical operation of civil service reform.