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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-01-07

A REMINIsCENCE.-The imprison-
ment of VIM. NJ. Tweed recalls to the
New York San the following remini-
cence of the campaign of 1910:
Charles F. Mitchell, who represented
the Lockport district for two terms in
Congress Trom 1887 to lS4D was tried
for forgery, convicted and sent to the
State prison at Auburn, and we believe
served out his term. He WAS stauncl,
Wing. and it is a curious fact that his
crimes were discovered in 1910, before
he WAS elected for the second time, but
after lie had received the nomination of
his party. The leading Wings of his
district held a private meeting to do
termine whether they should elect him
to Congress or send him for trial before
the courts. After full and free con-
ference it was decided that it would be
better for the Wing party to conceal
the facts in regard TO his torselies ant,
let him go to Congress-. The Harrison
campaign was then very animated, and
it was fear Of injuriug the national
prospects of thu party that induced The
Wing chieItaius of the Lock port dis
trict to condono so great an ollense.
Mitchell was elected and served out his
term, and what is most remarkable,
the secret of his forgeries WAS kept no
til he was out of Office. He fed The
State, and was not discovered for some
time, but was finally arrested in Pbi|i-
delphia in the Disguise ola carpenter.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-01-07
A National Livery Stable.

Il he senate judiciary Committee.
which is investigating The case of
G'nnts nominee for Chief Justice, has
been pnt in possession Of The fact that
the family of Attorney General VIII
!'ams are INDUCING in the use of a line
landau purchased with money appro
pr'dted from the contingent innd of The
Department Of Justice. 1T has also
leaked out that this elegant equpace is
manned by driver and a foo, man ia
livery, who figure on the payroll ofthe
same department as messengers. 1t is
also a fact, as your dispatches have
shown, that several other Cabinet Off
GERS, Their chief assistants and flyOliie
clerks, are provided for in Il Ike ]ibe-
raj manner. The family of Postmast-
or Creswell are accused of driving be-
una SI7, 900 span of horses ,ecen,ly
purchased with money taken from The
contingent fund of the Post Office De-
partment, and not being a selisi, man
MI. CresweIl is credited with pi DIVIDING
teams and carriages for five of his chief
assistants; six carriages, with horses TO
match, are credited to the Treasury
Department; Secretary De|tuo -ers
along with only three. 1t is said The
war Department has the same numer
Der, but as the head of the latter bu
reau has recently married again it is
expected q handsome span OF Ken
lucky thoroughbreds will have to be
pad for out of the contingent fund.
Not on'y are onr Ministers and their
families thus handsomely provided for
IN the way of houses aud vehicles and
drivers and iootmen, but the govern
ment is called upon to furnish feed aud
shelter for the animals.
About two years ago Postmaster
Creswell allowed the purchase ont of
the contingent fund of horse aud
wagon to convey the mails of Congress
men between the capito! and the post
Office. Very soon it WIS found neres-
sary to buy horse and buggy for the
man. who delivers notices OF the non
payment ofpostage. This was follow
ed 10y other purchases of Horses ADD
carriages, and fulIIy a stable WIS
leased for the shelter of this propersv
and q man hired to take care of it.
This man convinced the postmaster
that it would greatly facilitate the bus
mess of the Stable if he were allowed
the use of a trotler and light road
wagon. His wish was gratiied. Be-
ing a far-sishted man, he suggest cd
to his superior that the Interests of The
department demanded other purchases
of horses and bugcies, until linaIy the
postmaster general found |,imself'iliug
to his department. each morning in u
government vehicle behind govern
ment horses. Somehow the other but
ieans discovered the trick, and the re-
suit is the establishment ofan extern
slve stable run Ivy the government. ont
OF the contingenG funds of tao depart
ments.
GOVERNMENT BODY SERVANTS.
1t is also stated that several of the
Judges of the Supreme Court have as
body servants, persons drawing pay
from the government, carried on The
rolls as messengers.-IS st. Louis Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-01-07

n When policeman finds man
full he takes him to The station house
aud his friends bail him OuG.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-01-07

~ "Time cuts down all, both great
and small" How about the provision
and grocery bilIs7
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-01-07
A Very Marvellous Narrative.
A Man Who Almost Doubts Hia Dunn
Identity.

THE REMARKABLE METAMORPUos1s or
A CITIZEN OF NEW YORK--UNRECOG-
NIzED BY HIS WIFE AND ACoUAINr-
ANCES-A STRANGE CASE,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-01-07
CARPET WAREHOU E!
II CHARTRES ST,
NEW ORLEANS
A. RHOUSSEAU.

IMPORTER AND DEALER. OFFERS
IL at Wholesale and Retail, CARPET
lNGS. 1000 pieces English and American
OIL CLOTHS, Floor. Table and Enamel.
MATING. 1000 rolls, White. Check and
Fancy. WINDOW SHADES, Cmnires.
Table and Piano Covers. CURTAINS.
Lace and Nottingham Lace. BROCA-
UELLE. Cote!iges, ferries, Reps, ETC
HAIR CLOTH, Gimp. Plush, cic.
Jan. 7-Gm. A. DROUSSEAU.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-01-07

GOVERNMENT BODY SERVANTS.
1t is also stated that several of the
judges of the Supreme Court have as
body servants, persons drawing pay
from the government, carried on the
rolls as messengers st. Louis Times.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-30
From the St. Louis Presbyterian.
A Second BENEFIT.

1t is an old adage that, " One good turn deserves
another" and the ladies of the Pine Street church,
St. Louis have exempfed this to perfection; tor;
about this time three years ago. the subscriber and
his family we're made glad by the reception OF
box of clothing from their Society; aud but the
other day, they were made glad again by the re-
ception Of another large and weted box from
the same source
No more appropriate language, as expressive OF
the high appreciation of the gift, and in return of
thanks. can be employed than may be found in one
of Paus letters:
But | r. joiced greatly, that now your care of
me hath f0urished again; not that | speak in re.
spect of want, for | have learned, 10 whatsoever
state am, Herewith to be content. | know both
how to be abssed, and know how to abound; every
where and in oil things am instructed both to be
full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer
need Notwithstanding, ye have we'll done that
We did communicate with me in mine sffilctlon. -
Now know also that no church communicated with
me concerning giving and receiving, but ye only /;
for ye sent once and again to my necessity. Not
because desire gift, but desire fruit that may
abound to your account. But am full, having
received the things which were sent from you, 40
odor of sweet smell, sacrifice acceptable, well
pleasing in God.
But my God shall supply all your need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus"
T. G. SMITH.
Li0h HILL No, Dec. Is 1874.
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a MISTAKE


The Tennessee Presby'er copies from THE
Christina az Work, the following:
UNION Of CHURCHES 1t is well known that at
The nae ot the CEcaSlcg Ont OF the late war both
the Prrst7rs-ia1 and Methodist Churches seps-
rated il.o North ard South branches respectively,
ard each has been looking 40 rs uelehbOr aSkance
With q view to union Ard now the Methodist
Cburc1es North and South, have appointed a
commission ot nice from each body, With power
% sut-it che terms OF union 20 General COnvan-
zion. TIE Convention Wiii meet IN Abingdon, Viz
s.li1- on Jle frs, Monday 10 Nay, 1875.
UPoa Inquiry az a responsible source our
impression IS confirmed that this is altogether
as q r.ss.alameut. No such conference has
been appointed at Abingdon, Va, or any
where else, mr. is there anything tending
.l4s aoy Between td, tso oaorches.
TIE Supreme Court of Tennessee has re.
Gently decided taa. 5hs whole amount Of
caarca property w1i.b Bishop Aues and
others seq b. all c5sined possession of in
Tennessee and elsewhere, under the iniqui
r5us decree Of d ni.ltiry despoJism, mus,
nov Be isgargei. Perhaps there may be
some ussa1g o. Abingdon, Virginia, to make
arrangements a610s -bis mas.,r, though We
have 20 information 10 that effect.
Tls Tennessee Prssiyter of JonesborOugb,
says Of MEygI,e College, The sui. with
reference 9tls college cane up as the las,
,sru o. Gle Supreme Court, and the decision
oE over court was reversed aod the case
was reualdsl for trial. The case had come
up on demurrer.
If We understand this brief and modest
4alooaceueas 10 means tia. the party Of
Pra5yJsrals adaerog to che Northern As
ssu5.y, aal Who have 50 unrgbteously
wrss.ei tas college from its rightfcl owners,
have bah t4e.r cause upset in the Supreme
C5ur. TheEe IS vast body of wrong which
has been PaIpsrated upon both MethOdista
alI T-esl g.erans ia the South, and while
s3us al has been satisfactorily adjusted,
great a-cgus remains, either in litigation
OF ajajoat,duPon mere legal teci niCalities,
a1i mol. upon principles of equity. There
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-30
A Sign.

Newspapers are second only to the ballot as ex
pressons of prevailing opinion The newspaper can
not run in contravention of the conscences or
judgments of its constituents, either in matters Of
principle or policy, without mourning the penalty
of emaciation and death. There never has been
and never will be an exception to this memorable
law. This does not arise from intolerance so much
as from the natural tendency of like to consort
with like, and to select 4r companions those per-
sons or entities which are in harmony with the per
son selecting Hence prosperous and successful
journal is sure indication of powerful constitu
ency living back of it, with whom Its general tenor
is in accord If in CbicagO we have powerful
daily persistentlv and continually attacking Chris
tianity, we may know that powerful constituency
urges it on. Ii we have another revealing in licen
tious literature and exceing all others in the i'm
mensity of its circulation we may know that there
are $50 600 people, more or less, in the city who
delight in such pabulum. An intelligent foreigner
who might know nothing of the society, morals or
opinions of the people of this country could by
the aid of three or four issues each of the perodi
Gals published here, make very correct map and
scale of the morality, religion. education, politics
and general civilization Of each county and State in
the Uuion.-The Interior.
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Rev. James M Brown, D. p.-This name vii

Rev. James NJ. Brown, D. D.-This name will
revive in the minds of multitude, in Virginia
and West Virginia, the memory of one whose min.
istry was once JOY and blessing to them. 1t will
crafty many 10 know that they can obtain an ad-
mirable photograph likeness, which has been taken
BY the MessJs, Davies of the Lee Gallery in Rich
mond. It'll eight inches by ten, Of superior finish,
and can be obtained at the price of 81 each.
We take the occasion to recommend the Lee
Gallery as highly deserving the patronage Of the
public both as it regards she perfection and finish
of It's work, and the uniform courtesy of the gen.
tlemeu by whom it is conducted.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-30
For THE CENTRAL PREssYg FRAN.
The Religious Newspapers.

As one of the aids and means Of going into all
the world and preaching the GOSPEL to every crea-
ture." the religious press u.s. conf sseiy regarded
as potent instrumentalit for good. For one man
who reads book there are ten Who Will read the
newspaper. For one excuse aud another, insuth-
ceUt or otherwiSe there are those who irregularly
go to house of worship, or who even do not CO.
who will yet read pubic journal. lndeed, vast
majority of readers confne Their ytudies to the
issues Of the press, secular or religious. Ho"
vastly important then isit that this mighty agency
shall be utilized for good,
There are many ways of accomplishing this re-
suit. Every head of family ought to provide a re-
igiOus newspaper for his household. He spends
his money often for so.caed Injuries and plea
sures, when. 10 q mere Lusiuess view like amount
or much less amount expended ID a newspaper
for bis wife aud children, would yield them more
profit aud pleasure. There are few cheaper agen-
cies, which can be used in the education Of himself
and bis family than TIE religious newspaper. Now,
that the first OF January will soa 90 here, let ouI
people begin the new year with present to the
family of the Central PfesJyterim. The expert
meDt for one year will pay, apssthree dollars viii
be wisely expended, yielding fU8 value received.
Then, again, it viii be fduno' 0e means o.
- - ,i-e.ya vorr ,eygss after realms
it, by mail to some irieno or cbio, 20
subscribe las he ought to do q who has but limi-
ted opportunities of looking out a the wide world.
The writer knows venergred minister, who is laid
aside from active service in the pulpit or pasorate
who Systematically breaches the gospel every
week by sending religious papers, placed at his dis
posa to others, scattered abroad from the homes
of their youth, ard by whom, the kindness is
gratefully appreciated. Reader, try the expert
ment, and with prayer, God blessing will follow
your humble work of love. RUsTIoUs
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-30

Rev Enooh Thomas and Family, of Craigs-
vile, Augusta county, have been the recipients Of
most valuable box Of substantial comforts from
the ladies Of the Franklin Street Church, tRev.
Mr. Murkland's, Baltimore.
This brother has been for some years laid aside
from the work of preaching by reason of bronchial
disease but in former times he was faithful la
boreriu remote ard destitute fields, Tue noun
tains and valleys of Randolph, and the regions
beyond" are his witnesses TO years spent 10 their
behalf. His house, library and other property in
Beverly we're utterly destroyed by the hand of our
enemies in the war. The donation here recorded
is a most timely and pleasant remembrance, and
Is kindness twice blessed.
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A Correspondent at Spartanburg Court House, 5.
c., writes us: There is deep religious interest
pervadng our community, which seems to have
reached nearly all classes 1t has been specially In
the Methodist church; but it bas reached our con-
gregation too-several of our young people are re.
ioicing in hope. observe much seriousness, too,
under the preaching of the Word :"
Little Britain Church in western North Carolina,
has called Mr.. E. 4 Erwin, of Darlington; 5. u,
to be its pastor for half his time. The Ruther'
fordton church desires his services tor the other
half. Mr. Erwin is now memb Der OF the Senior
class at Union Theological Seminary. lie spent
last summers vacation in supplying these churches
Missouri.-Rev. H. P s. Willis writing to the
81 Louis Presbyterian speaks of a work OF grace
in Charlton clunty. A new church has been or
gapizad at Triplett consisting Of twenty.three
members. In October and November thirteen
were received upon profession, and appearances
are quite encouraging.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-12-30
COMMITTEES OF CONFERENCE.

The Presbyterian Weekly baltimore of
December Oath, says:
"The Committees Of Conference on the reunion
Of the Churches North and South, meet IN tbs
eity on the 7th of January. The Southern Com
mittee consists OF the following persons: hev. Drs
William Brown, r. p. Farris, B. VI. Palmer, ana
Chancellor j. A. Ioglis, and Hoo. b. NJ; Estes
Those of the Northern Assembly are: Rev. Drs.
Samuel ] Niccolls, Henry Darling, Edwin +; Hat
field, Thomas H. Skinner, Henry j. an Dyke,
Ebenezer Erskine, aud Messrs. Benjamin White
lev, James K. Morehead, Joseph W. Edwards
and Samuel NJ. Breckenridge. We shall welcome
these brethren here, and hope blessed results will
ensue.
There is an important mistake here which
should be corrected This is not . Con-
ference on the reunion of the churches North
and South. That point was not oppressed
in the minute adopted by the Northern As
81 a5iees b.;,s there stated IN
these general terms &c seek closer ah.'-.e
fraternal relation with these bodies; that
with the Southern Assembly, and the Old
School Synod Of Missouri, which was then
separate Independent organizations
On the part of the Southern Assembly the
paper adopted defines the object of the con-
ference to be concerning Che removal OF
those causes which have heretofore prevented
fraternalrelations between the two churches.
A "reunion" is not mentioned; nay, it is
expressly disclaimed. Our Assembly says;
In order to prevent misappreheOSion,
whether on the part of our own people or OF
others, as to the purport aud scope Of any
Negotiations, which may arise from the step
here taken, the Assembly feels that 1t is due
TO itself and to candor, to state explicitly
that an organic union with the Northern
Assembly is not contemplated in this action;
it being our deliberate conviction that the
agitation of that subject would tend to re-
tard, and not promote the formation of those
" closer relations" which we understand the
communication now before US to propose.
Nothing can be palmer than this, aud the
statement in the Presbyterian Weekly IS to
be regretted because it is suited to create
an entire misrepresentation on the part Of
those who have no better information.
The interests involved in this conference
are so great; so much does it concern the
honor of religion, as we'll as the peace and
welfare of Zion, that it cannot fail to awaken
deep sOHcitude 10 the hearts of the people
of God, that it may please him to lead 1t
Alright. 1t occurs during week Of prayer
which will be widely observed, and nothing
could be more suitable than supplicatOns Of
fered publicly and privately, that all the
members of that Conference may have "tbe
spirit of love, and of power, and of a sound
mind''-much Of that wisdom which Is
profitable to direct.
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Conference in New York 1 will be remem-
bered that the committees of conference appointed
BY the Southern General Assembly and the Synod
of the Reformed DUTCH Presbyterian Church
met in New York last February, and agreed upon
report, which was adopted by both bodies at
their last meetings The plan Of cooperation con-
templated was left for further consideration, and
the committees having charge Of the various
schemes of beuevolenCe in the Two churches were
directed to consult as to the practical Details and
make report to the committees OF conference, so
that they may, after mature elaboration, make
a final report to the Assembly and )nera Synod.
An appointment is made for this conference in
New York, on January the 18th.
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azon-EIra OF ANoraEs YEAR.

Tins paper 3oes out with the last days of
1874. Is has been a year of much trial to
many. for thousands have been perPlexed to
know bow their affairs could be preserved
from ra,a in .ho mids, of suoa widespread
6naocial embarrassment.
There are few, II any classes Of business
un5a which such times lay heavier hand
than uBon newspapers The credit system
has been q greyoas draw back. Small sums
scattered over hundreds of places with no ef-
fec,ual means Of collecting ibem--the Won
Der IS tla, any pager Is alive at this day
I,is big6 time for them to quit this absurd
and destructive policy of credit, and get upon
the only sensible aud safe footing of a cash
basis. Most of them were indeed already
reaching that conclusion, and are now hast
ened Co i. By the law requiring, from jan
uary ls,, 1875, prepayment Of postage at
the office of publication.
We have already informed our subscribers
thar it IS our purpose TO assume this pay
meat, without charging it upon them. The
cost of the paper viii therefore be diminish
eito cha. amount On the other hand it is
orr purpose TO receive prepayment fer the
paper. Some delay may be caused from not
obtaining SIS soon as expected the apparatus
for Keeping the address aud the account of
each one On the face Of his paper Just as
soon as tha. can be arranged, which will not
be longer than TWO OF three weeks, the new
plan viii be carried thoroughly into effect
"wj,bou. fear, favor or affection"
Tois viii doubtless be a trying year upon
us, but if our friends viii now only be as
considerable on our behalf, as We have en-
dsayored 90 be on theirs, in the long indul-
geace shown 60 so many, [and greatly to our
eva c7ss) .bers viii bs no difficulty. TIE
representation mas been made IRON a quarter
perhaps 10 which we have been indebted for
ssas arsuous cficssof zoe same type, that
tae affairs Of the Central Presbyterian are in
precarious condition. They never have
been SO a5 any time during the fourteen
wears they have been in cur care. During
al this ume, our hands have received their
wages sc tao close Of each week, with but
few exceptions fact which, it is believed,
has fee parallels in the business Of Richmond
during ems eventGul period. The paper
greatly needs, we admit, the energetic efforts
OF its friends 20 increase It's circulation; Of
tlis more Will be said at another time. What
Is IN our MAD to say at present is that
les affairs srs upon perfectly safe basis,
never ulora So, it these indebted to it will
only acJ in good faith, and pay what they
ose. GIVE US that, and the futurewill be
as safe as the past. TIE same hard work
and eooaouy Of the years referred to, with
the same Invaluable help of one ghO has
more than shared them, will give the paper
6rmer position, we hope, than it has ever
had since ITS establishment in 1887.
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For THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
NOttoway Court House, Virginia.

December 2Sth, 1874
Rev. and Dear Brother,-You request state
ment in reference to the work Of grace, with which
God has recently blessed the church OF which am
pastor Including few who had made profess
sion of religion, just before tho commencement Of
our protracted services, twenty one have prolessed
faith in Christ, OF whom nineteen have been re-
ceived into the communion Of the Presbyterian
church. The instrumentality employed has been
little else than the plain and pointed preaching of
the great truths OF the gospel. Under God, my
chief reliance has been in keeping the truth in
close and constant contact with the mind, the
heart, and the conscience. We are earnestly de-
string and praying for a more abundant out-pour
ing of the Holy Spirit, ana a larger ingatherng Of
souls. We remember with gratitude and pleasure
your visit, and that of brother Petrie. Asking an
interest in your prayers. remain, yours in ChriS
tian affection, THEoDoRICK PRYOR.
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geIigioas gutslligenes.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
Presbytery CT Arkansas

Net a.Little Rock, An the 18th inst, ordained
Rev. R. II. Cr6zier aud Rev. l. A. 7. Jobe to the
full work of the gospel ministry.
Rev. I. R, WEIGH preached the sermon, and
Rev. w. A. Sample proposed the constitutional
questions and made the ordaiuiug prayer.
Rev. L A. T. lobe accepted the call from the
church of Mariana and committee was aU
pointed to install him in February, 1875 On
which occasion, Rev. T. r. WEIGH is to preside,
propose the constitutional questions, and deliver
the charge to the people. Rev. r. H. Crozier
will preach the sermon, and Rev. J. o. Sullivan
deliver the charge to the pastor. Rev. j. f. W.
Freeman was appointed alternate to any one of the
committee who may fail to attend
Rev. R. H. Crozier was permitted to retain the
call from the church of Hickory Plains until the
next meeting of Presbytery. STATED CLERK.