Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1874-04-18

/ order, tue Moderator, IN apr pFidtt
language, explained the object Of thc
meeting Il hold in my ha9d,". said
he, "a paper which lam aboat to open
aud read to this assembly, which Is,
have no doabt, the olive branch that l.
to restore harmony and prosperity to
this church and congregation. II
comes from one though lawyer, loves
the Lord and Is peacemaker." Then,
breaking open Mr.. Stewards letter, he
read the following:
you will take particular care of
that old, dangerous black bull, who
often attacks people when not aware OF
his presence, and sometimes plunses at
them openly, and you must carefully
sec to the repair Of fences, that they
are built high and strong, aud also sec
that the water in the spring is always
kept purs."
There was a mystery about this
advice that greatly puzzled the whole
assembly, who for long time sat in
profound silence. The Moderator
stood like one bewillertd Presently,
however. he recovered himself eno1gil
TO say:
Bre,hren, IL exactly =
that is to say, III can hardly see
how this applies to our case. suppose
We have season Of prayer over it and
ask the Lord for instruction y
Accordingly the congregation knelt,
while several Of the leadias members
ferventlY addressed the Throne of
Grace. When the people resumed
their seats one OF the oldest, moet
esteemed ead spions mesahesaz. .sAszlslea
church arose.
"Br ren,' said le "notliog can
exceed the wisdom of Mr.. Seward 5
decision. | have no doubt the Lord
directed him WHOM he wrete it, for ii is
just what we need, and | know it will
restore peace and harmony among US.
Look at it, great wisdom, The diree-
tion to keep the fences in repair Is to
simonish US to take good heed in the
admission aud government Of the
mclnbers of this church We must see
to it that only those who are regener-
ated are admitted into our fold. The
direction TO keep the spring open and
pure means that we must not LET our
faith, our love OF God and our love Tor
each other get cold and clogs cd, and
our daily walk and conversation
corrupted by the weak and bessarly
elements of the world And We mus
ina particular manner, set watehfut
guard over the dcvl--ihe cid, Danger
Gus black bull, who often attacks Us
when We arc not aware of his presence,
and who with his long horns, plunges
at us openly, and who has made many
savage plungcs at this Church in
particular"
These remarks orened the eyes Of
al the people present to the wisdom
aud enlightened piaty of Mr. Stewards
decision 1t was unanimously resolved
to abide by it, and peace, good will and
prosperity were restored to the church,
brothcrly love took the place of hatred,
and piety increased. Nearly forty
years have passed away since this
remarkable decision was received by
that choreh. Its organization has
been coutinu d TO the present time
with uninterrupted prosperity.
What effect Mr.. Stewards letter had
on his tsDaut has never been known
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A centicman who was. familiar with
the late senator Sampel saFs d his
habits: He was always a lover q
tine wfDe, and much II il, lis Bostop
ifiends PROVIDED him With many eask
aud basket, end | never tasted m
inferior gtass of vine 10 his house
His palate took a wide range, from
sicilian aud Spanish light wines to
port AID MADEIRA and the best clarets
e France and Hungary. lie was al
very great eater, aud liked sweets
breads, game large hot joints, and the
mutton Of the Bull Run aud
eatochin country. Hc breakf,sted |
light. and, / think, ate no lunch, but