Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1873-06-19
RELIGIOUS COLUMN.

Ore half the insanity and nine tenths
of the murder of shis country is statistic
ally traced to the use of intoxicating
drinks. s
Several citizens ask the publication of
the list of names of those who signed the
petition for, the renewal of one of our sa-
loon keepers license. The list is called in
question. f' @
1t was argued on the immediate pass
age of the late Temperance Law, that if
the temperance men would keep still and
not raise much fuss about. it, the lay
would do good. lfany temperance man
man has raised any fuss we have. not
heard OF it, The law has been very just
ly enforced by our new city thus far.
But is it not the case that anti-temperence
men have been unusually active to defeat
its claims We have yet to hear of any
one citizen. whose moral influence is
worth a copper speaking against the law.
But we have heard many say: it is good
if enforced. 1t is as much your duty
gentlemen to see it enforced as it is that
of any officer of the law, not directly, but
indirectly, through the proper channel.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. Taylor of this place preached in
Bourbon last Sunday evening.
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.
The Protestant Episcopal Church Of
Florida has at last through its represen-
tatiyes legislated against wine drinking,
card playing, theatre and ball going on
the part of its members. For the good of
society the Diocese of Indiana would do
well TO follow suit. 1t comes as poor
rebuke to the world from the church,
when we as christians lead in taking up
On US such diversions as are condemned
by christian rule. The christian rules
condemn doing these things for business
or pleasure that cannot be done III the
name of the Lord" or ID other words.
such as We cannot ask Gods blessing
upon
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
The services at the church at this point
are very properly crowded into one hour
by the pastor He seems as anxious TO
shorten up in hot weather as the people
They who can't watch one hour" and
that in the day time arc poor friends of
Jesus.
Among the many good things said and
done at the Laporte District Conference,
which embraces Plymouth in its bounds,
are the following:
LAPoRTE DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
The second session of the Laporte Dis
trict Northwestern Indiana Conference,
was opened at a. M, by Rev. q, NJ.
Boyd, by reading the scriptures, singing
and prayer-Rev. l.. Nebeker, presiuIng
elder in the Chair
On motion j. Brownfeld WAS elected
secretary. After calling the roll, the con-
ference completed its organization by
electing the following
COMMITTEES:
On benevolent collections-Rev. J. II.
Cissel, a. K. Sample, Esq, Rev. a. Il.
Bruner, Rev j. L. Boyd, and John War
mock, Esq.
On Sunday Schools-Revs. j. johnson,
B. II. Bradbury, Francis Cox, j. c.
Hackney, K. T. Lanson, Esq, A. Nc
Clellan ESQ.
On Missionary and Church Extension
Enterprises, within the District-kev. J
Robinson, j. r. Brown, Esq, kevs. j. &.
McCasky, A. w. Luce, and r. LII. Sanders.
The remainder of the forenoon session
was taken up IN the examination OF the
character OF local preachers and exhorters,
and renewal of licenses.
The afternoon session commenced at
? o'clock, and opened with religious ser
vices, conducted by Rev. j. Robinson,
when the regular order was suspended,
and the examination of character and the
renewal OF licenses were resumed. after
which, Rev. John Robinson read an ESSAY
on The Motives most frequently presen-
ted by Christ to reach the hearts of his
hearers. The essay was strong, and
listened to with profound interest A
copy was asked for, for publication in the
city papers.
Reports were then heard from the vari
Gus fields until after adjournment, some
of them showing very encouraging re-
suits.
The second day proceedings were open
ed by half hour prayer meeting led by
Rev. j. johnson. At half past eight the
presiding elder called the conference to
order and proceeded to business. The
examinations of character, and renewal OF
licenses was completed embracing thirty
four names. Charles r. Ball, A. G. Ross
and George R. Streeter, were licensed to
preach, and Mr.. Streeter was recommend
ed TO the annual conference
On motion, it was resolved unanimous
| ly, that it be the sense of this District
conference, that we hold camp meeting
within the bounds of this district this
season.
Arrangements were made to carry said
resolution into execution.
/ On motion, conference adjourned until
p. m.
Afternoon session was opened by sing
ing and prayer, led by B. H. Bradbury
After some miscellaneous business, Rev
G. NJ Boyd read an essay, SHOULD wo-
man occupy an official position in the
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