The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-04-22
PROGRESS OF THE WORK.



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WEDNESDAY, April Is, 1874.
wscome At thin meeting, with hearts
filed with thanksgiving to Him who
always gives the victory to His trust
ing children.
We are glad to welcome SO many OF
you, and the interest your presence
manifests, gives US fresh courage
Prayer meetings have been held
during the week in Friends meeting
house on Fifth street
At such times we have come into
the presence of the Most High. and he
has led US forth, whispering in our
ears, Fear not, only believe?
We were cheered by large number
of our business men on Thursday
morning at our prayer meeting.
After closing the religious exercises
the remainder of this morning was
spent in deliberation, and in appoint
ing committees. one to look after the
south part of town, the other to spy
out the condition of things about the
depot.
Immediately after dinner four ladies
went to pay their compliments to the
gentleman upon whose window is the
inscription Groceries, Provisions,
Pure Wines and Liquors.
Opening his door they entered. He
was evidently not expecting callers OF
this stamp. and at first did not-seem to
comprehend the object of their miss
ION, He was not-long in discovering
that they were not purchasers, and at
ter having very politely asked them to
retire, which invitation they di 1 not
accept, he walked out and turned the
key. They remained here about one
hour.
BY this time a party of ladies had
come to the door, prayer meeting
was held. and the gospel preached to
large company that had gathered
round
From fifteen to twenty Indies spent
the afternoon on the pavement in
front of his door.
In the evening a reinforcement came.
who remained till nine o'clock at
night.
Watchers were stationed at one other
place at the depot
\ committee was also appointed to
visit Mr.. Emerich in Jail, but upon ar
irving they learned that he had paid
his fine, and had been released.
On Friday morning it was deemed
best to place watchers at all the sa-
looms about the depot
Saturday morning dawned clear and
cold. All were somewhat surprised to
find the ground covered with snow,
and the temperature correspondingly
cold.
The ladies, however, nothing daun-
ted, were at their posts by seven O.
clock A. NJ.
We certainly thank the gentlemen
who have been SO faithful in providing
War pIlCAS 1oI US, olsO tAc Anu Al
dies who have so bountifnlly prepared
repasts.
We can truthfully say. We have eater
| and been satisfied.
On Sabbath afternoons Temperance
prayer meeting was held. Although
it was chilly and raining. yet near fiv'
hundred persons assembled.
The meeting was opened by tn,
reading of "a portion of the 10th psalm
and by prayer.
The gentlemen present were urge
TO lake an active part part in the exer
cises and to feel perfect liberty.
Rev. Mr.. Agenbroad said that
! learned man had recently challenge,
the Christian world, and that nov
/ God is vindicatipg His honor, an,
proving that He means what he says
by the words He that asketh, receiv
! eth"
Prayers we're offered and severa
hymns sung.
Joseph Moor thought it was right t
give thanks, and that he who returne
thanks even to an idol manifested
more elevated condition of the hear
! than he who is never moved wit
| thanksgiving.
Mr.. Dudley seemed to think tn
work looked very encouraging, especi
ally when we compared the preseu
appearance of things with that o! til
| 18th of Feb. last. Then thirty one "a
looms were carrying on a deadly traf6'
public opinion was law, and laws wer
not enforced.
He had noticed by the prayers an
conversation Of the ladies that the
were looking, not only to persuade til
saloon keepers to change their bus
ness, but for the conversation of the
souls.
The president said, 'Our motto
trust, trust in the Lord" She also e,
horted the sisters to keep their who
armor ON, remembering the words
the Savior. MY father worket
hitherto. and / work." and, AS n
father hath sent me, so send I you"
The doxology being sung. the ben
diction was pronounced. and the col
grega ton dispersed.
At Monday mornings prayer mee:il