Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-19
NallomeIl IoraI Mems.

"Neither be partaker of other mems sins
This exhortation, or rather authoritative
charge Of the Apostle Paul to young Timothy
as he was about entering on the more respon.
sible duties assigned to him in the church,
was selected by Rev. Mr.. McCuly as a text
for the very able and practical sermon at the
South Congregational church on Fast day, on
which occasion the various societies in this
city united in the general service. The va
rious methods whereby we may be partakers
of other mems sins were referred to generally
and specifically, with convincing arguments
and appropriate illustrations. We will not
attempt a report of the sermon, but briefly al
luded in our own language, to some of the
points touched upon during the discourse.
We are partskers Of other mems sins when
we allow ourselves 20 remain silent or passive
while iniquity is practicedb BY those over whom
we may have an influence. If from motives
Of worldly policy or private favor we refrain
| from rebGking or exposing sin in high places
as ell as low we are partakers Of the iniqui-
w. A slanderer, thief, sabbath breaker,
drunkard maker, seducer, gambler, pro-
fame swearer, or other yiolator of whole
some laws for the protection Of society and
private character should no. be favored on
account of assumed social position or reputed
wealth, and when we thus discriminate for
| fear OF giving offense, or from personal con-
! sideretions. VIC should seriously inquire
whether are not violating the command of
ST. Paul to his beloved spiritual son Timothy
The speaker alluded in fitting terms of rebuke
to the dishonesty of men in official and poiti.
cal positions, as recently manifested in the
conduct of members Of Congress; and in this
connection referred in pleasant contrast to the
course pursued by our honored member from
this District, Speaker Blaine, who has passed
| the severe ordeal with reputation unsullied
and honor untarnished. Allusion was also
made TO the subject of temperance, " ith point
ed suggestions worthy of consideration by all
| We have not space for detailed report of the
discourse, and will simplyadd that it W ould we'll
bear repetition before an audience comprizing
the entire community. Rev. Messrs. Crane,
Cousens and Fuller participated in the exer
cises of the occasion and the music was fine
ly rendered by the Young Ladies' Singing
Glass of this city, under the direction Of Dr..
| HAYES. The attendance was larger than is
| usual on such occasions, as the day was pleas
ant and the streets remarkably dry for this
backward season.
''Face the music used to be the watch
word in olden times, when the grand
old chorals and soul stirring anthems of
the early fathers, sung by natural and un-
fettered voices, served to electrify the senses,
and send athrll Of gushing ecstacy through
out an entire audience but the times seem to
have changed, and people are now expected
to turn their backs to the choir when hymn
or anthem is sung, although it might seem
discourteous to assume the same position to
the desk during the delivery of an eloquent
and impressive sermon.
Steamer Star of the East will commence
her trips between Boston and the Kennebec
next week leaving Boston on Tuesday af-
ternoon at her regular hour. We learn that
the same officers as last year will have charge
of the boat, and the same agent retained. A
sufficient assurance that the travelling and
business public will be promptly and faithful
ly served. The Star has been neatly fitted up
for the summer campaign, and will un-
doubtedly receive a liberal share of public
patronage. Her first trip from the kennebec
will be made on Thursday, leaving her vari-
Gus landings at her advertised hours.
:, A large and beautiful elm tree, one Of the
| old and familiar landmarks of "Joppa,' has
c recently yielded to the woodlands axe, leav-
ing vacancy that can never again be prop
;, erly filed. Other parts Of the city have been
ulsU6ureu IN Il siUlidT manner WlttjH Tue pas
d few years whether on account of the search
, ty of fuel, or mistaken notion of adding
; value and beauty to the locality we are una
Bile to say. If the former, we think liberal
contribution for ''kindling wood might be
obtained quite readily to prevent the sacrifice;
but if the latter, we know of no adequate
remedy; the case would seem to be out Of
the reach of ordinary comprehension.
We learn that Rev. C. w. Beekham
of South Parsonsheld, will supply the
desk at the Freewill Baptist house of wor-
ship on Sunday next. Rev. Mr.. Heath, after
a long and successful pastorate, has recently
resigned his charge of the above church, for
another field of labor. The best wishes of his
many friends in this community will attend
him wherever he may go.
Our public schools will commence the
spring term on Monday next, to continue
about ten weeks. There have been some
changes in teachers, but we are not able to
give particulars. The boys and girls will
find out for themselves on Monday.
Summary OF Religious Intelligence.
Sunday the 18th was Easter, and beautiful
flowers 'graced the pulpits of most of tho
churches in the State. The day is coming to