The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-10-27

Ohio.represensstive was chucked out of
thesundow fsstsforemost and carried on
the shoulders q officerst hrolehlthe vast
assemblage> outsidesand placed in = bed 1
in the second story Of Memorial Hall.
'He was there at lastac count sleeping on
hin ebauch, willie bis friend were: round.
undermining hfs unasntisuan CON
duct TWAS thought that 'itS VAS, occa.
stoned BY some passo1al #feud bstween
The two Demo oliticians, sbnt an
empty stomach md IN mo dina c love of
whisky wero the; probable causes leading
to the sdisgracefnl scene, 49, 49,, -
= Painful scene and q srouchins Con-
= #.sH5 j. sgt5 fession. : D. ~.
We find in the Maroas lIll.) Ne,os, Of
the 25th Of September ali accounted the
resignation of Elder. j. Nv. Beekman Us
pastor Of the Christian Church of. that
village. For some time past the ,rever.
end gentleman's habits have been such Is
to cause great grief to his friends and
bring reproach upon the Church. At
the close Of the sermon, which was
preached by neighboring pastor, Elder
Beeknan made the following address,
which We give as warning to all men,
both young and old, TO avoid the sin and
shame which have come upon this man
''As q mari have the highest concep:
ton as to what the life and = character of
q n,inister'of5 tie gospel should be. "
know that he should lead b. consistent
and an upright life, that can be looked to
by the community as an example Of
purity aod Righteousness. Knowing that
my life has not been such in all respects,
desire to tender to this Church, for
which I have labored so long, my resig-
nation.
"You are aware that Irefer to my sin
of intemperance. This may be my last
opportunity of addressing you, and l
want to ask you that you will not charge
this great shame to the religion Of Christ
1t teaches better things. Charge it all to
my own depravity and sinful nature. To
you who have not this habit, it is strange
that should thus yield to temptation. I
we'll remember the time when l thought
it strange that others drank and ruined
themselves with alcohol. l am glad that
there are so many young men here this
morning, that ! may lift my voice in
warning. I beg them to profit by my ex-
ample. You think now that you are
strong, and in no danger. I we'll remem-
Der the time when believed the same.
Twelve years ago, when l reached forth
my inexperienced hand and took the in.
toxicat;ng cup, thought was strong !;
but developed ha bit that now holds
me in chains, and in the most awful
slavery that humanity was ever subjected
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seek my bed for repose; it disturbs my
dreams during the weary hours of night,
and seizes me as its prey when rise up
in the morning to enter upon the duties
Of the day.
''Profit! oh, profit by my example !;
see what it has done for me. There was
time when stood as fair as any minis
Ter of the church Of Illinois; there was
a time when had as bright prospects
and as cheering hopes for the future as
any of my classmates. But now they
are all gone because Of intemperance.
Oh that could bring the whole world to
hear my warning voice. Young ladies,
you can do much to remove this curse
from the world by not countenancing its
use among your companions.
''Brethren, sever my connection from
you with sad heart. 1t would be sad
under the most favorable circumstances,
but much more 50 as it is. But 7 shall
remain with you in the church, and labor
in the community for livelihood; Twill
come to your social meetings, and work
with you in the Sunday school, and l
will do all can to atone for the great
sin I have committed,
''God knows do not wish to iBjure
his cause. Pray for me that may yet
overcome this besetting sin. I trust l
shall be able to overcome this besetting
sin. trust shall be able to conquer.
But, should I go down under the wither-
ing influence, l ask that you remember me
kindly. Whenever you meet me, and under
what circumstances, remember there was
time when you were proud of me. But
treat me as you may, act toward me as
you choose, I beg that you will remember
my wife kindly. Do not give her pain
and sorrow because Of my wrong.doing.
Poor woman. she has always suffered
enough. married her sweet and in
nocent girl. She has been patient and
faithful wife. Again, I ask you will
kindly remember my wife and childr en-. y
This Lie Comes from France.
There is (says Paris correspondent
ghost in Calais, or rank sorcery, or
wicked powers Of some sort working.
In that town dwells a certain Topham,
who keeps factory. In front Of the
factory is wall Of considerable hight,
which protects it's ground floor from
passers.by. A house overlooks It, how
ever. On a recent Wednesday the row
began. volley of stones, descending
from unknown regions and thrown by
Unseen hands. suddenly smashed all the