The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-04-20

delinquent subscriber owes us, is but
little in itself; but when it is cOnsid-
cred that there are hundreds Of people
who owe US from one to five dollars,tho
reader will readily SEQ that it is very
serious matter to US. Wcdo no! think
we have a dishonest subscriber-ole
who would wilfully cheat us--but we
want all to know that Wo need and
must have tho mOnoy that is due us,
within tho coming thirty days.
Eg- suDDES DEATns,-on Sunday,
tho 18th inst, mourning was brought
into two families by tho sudden coming
of death. Mrs, Fetty, wife of Mr..
Esaius Fetty, expired on that day, al.
most without q moments warning.
She had not been in good health for
some time past; but 50 fdr from an.
ticipating the approach Of the dread
moastar, she had made preparations to
attend the dedication Of tho new
Church, on the day on which she was
called to rost..--Tle deceased was
very cstimlblo lady, and her husband
and friends have tho sincere sympathy
Of this community in their affection.
Just after noon, on the same day,
Martin Tully, who resided on tho Up
per Sand Fork, dropped dead. Mr..
fully had been seriously i'll, but was
recovering, An hour or so before his
death he had gotten up from bod,
shaved himself, and eaten dinner with
his family On his way back to his
couch, he fell dead, Mr.. Tully was a
good citizen. He was native Of
Roseommon, Ireland, but had lived in
this country many years. He leaves
behind him wife and nino children.
Eg- flG DEDloATloS, -ThO dcli.
cation Of tho NJ. i. Church in this
place is q DAY long to DO remembered
In the history Of Weston. The mag.
uitude Of tho Opterpriso-the scarcity
of wealthy contributors, and tho gen
oral depression caused by "hard times"
and lack Of money, seemed to indicate
that the project would end in a paper
houso-a .'castlc in the air." But
contrary to all expectations, the gen.
tlensn conducting the affair, with an
un.iring display Of energy and zeal
well worthy Of imitation by tho ''lead-
crsp Of other denominations, pushed on
the work, until their hope ended in
fruttion, and the magnificent structure
which now stands as lasting monu.
mcnt to their fidelity, was completed
and ready for occupation.
But still, great work lad to be
done. 1n spite Of tho best efforts Of
tho Building Committee, u debt Of
nearly 81, 1000 rested upon the Church,
and this must DO cleared away before
1T could DO dedicated.
Sunday, tho 18Th inst, was fixed
upon forth dcdicatory services and
Dir Israel O. PCrshing, President Of
tho Pittsburg Female College, was in.
duc0d to perform tho ceremonies. A.
the time appointed, tho beautifulstruc-
ture was filed with people, and tho
services were opened by singing tho
hymn
'iGrsai King ofGlOry, come
And with Thy favor crown,
This TOmpleas Thy home,
This people as Thine own
After prayer, the congregation sang
the hymn
aJcsas, Thy Church with longing eyes,
For Thine expected coming waitsn
Mr.. Mccartney then introduced DR..
Psrshing to the congregation; and
that gentleman, without preface, an
nounccd tho text for his discourse, as
follows:
tThe morning comcth. n-Isaiah, 2l:1ii.
In connection with
aye ean discern the face Of the sky and Of
tho Garth, but how iS II that 70 do not dis
] cOrn this limo l''-Luke l2:Lyi.
DR.. Pershing did mot mistake his
vocation. He is true orator. By
his elegant dictiOn, bis graceful gcs.
lures, and bis scholarly aud profound
argument, ho perfectly entranccd his
hearers. Its needless that We enter
;nio n svnonsis of his romarka. Tho
reader may imagine them for himself,
They we're logical, full Of pathos and
sound reasoning, and wo reckon every
one Of his hearers were fully convinced
that ''tho signs Of tho times" indicate
that tho world is not rotrograding, but
every day advancing further and thigh
or in the plano-and in everything
that pertains to morality and true no.
bility we are day by day bCcomingbet.
tor aud puror.
The Doctors style Of begging ii pc
culiar, and, we think, must DO entirely
original. But as a bcggist, he is the
most perfect success on record. Be.
fore the morning services were closed,
more than two.tIlirds Of tho necessary
amount was raised, aud 1t was known
that tho remainder would DO fOrthcOm-
ling.
At night, Dr.. Pssshing preached
from the text:
oAs one star diisteth from another ia
Ii this discourse .ho orator, al.
though suffering from a bronchial af.
lection, displayed great energy and
powor, and held bis large audience al.
most spell.bound. AT The conclusion
.e,Ln sa.r,nn, he Again ndd.as,ad M