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The New York herald., 1875-08-30
UNIVERSITY PLACE CHURCH.
SERMON By REV. PROFESSOR GRIFFIN, OF VIII
LIAMS COLLEGE.

LIAMs COLLEGE
The Rev. Professor Griffin, of williams College
preached here yesterday morning place Of the regular
pastor Rev. DIR. Booth, taking his text from Psalms
xxii, 21"The prayers OF David, the Of Jesse,
ended" The reverend gentlemen said :-rherc are sew
erai striking the history the Church Of
persons who have by their writings illustrated deep devo-
ton This particularly the in tho early history of
the Church The confessions Of St. Augustine illustrate
the extraordinary nature Of the religious tendency OF
this man. and in them and depth of thought fer
vid, sincere unsurpassaby earnest. Again in such
men as Gregory and Ambrose we find this same spirit
illustrated and to-day sing the elfsame songs OF
praise written by these in the very FIRST ages We
have able surpass them in these outpour-
ings Of praise To-day the Limitation Of
Jesus" the "Pilgrim's Progress" How strong these
are In devotion and Christian charity The picty Of
these carly churchmen and the mass of devotional
aspiration than the doctrine Of faith
which justly regard. Tho best way for us to con
slider the Psalms is that indicated in the text. They
are the record of human life OF an eventful expert.
encc. They come now to us as works OF singular
beauty and great power When look over them we
led 10 consider the religious nature OF David
dicated In his prayers, and they show a manhood
like ours conflicting In itself and feeling its own little
ness II said by Daniel Webster that the only thing
which shook his faith In divine things was his own
utter insignhcance lord, what is manS" as David
said IL Is not to be supposed that this was
u religious feeling But Il Is the instinct OF reason,
what one may have felt even consequence
OF his religious life have thought that II was not in
itself religious but st II was natural foundation Of
devotional life and II no doubt enters into the expert
enco OF every man. AS the Psalms are written
can see npportiOnod the dark and painful sides OF hu
man life No one but there Is something tragic
IN them and by II they appeal more strongly TO
The gay aud humorous IN literature 40 will enjoy aud
for whom we lind own hearts full and who
rensmbsrsd--thsse appeal TO The graysr and more
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CHURCH OF THE NEW JERUSALEM

The services at this church yesterday in accord
with the worship OF the swedcnborgian sect They
sisted Of the prayers used in the church, and of the
singing OF hymns appropriate to their ideas of worship
The music solemn and beautifully rendered the
tire congregation which was large, joining the sing
ing The minister Rev. Charles I. Olmstead, read
several impressive passages nom the Bible and
mented upon them for the edihcaton Of his hearers.
He spoke OF the tact that the souls OF made
TO DO saved and not to be lost and he begged that
within the sound OF his voice would hcaren
the words he spoke and prepare for the end that must
carLa
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TOMPKINs AVENUE CHURCH.
GoD's INTEREST IN srsYERs-sERMoN BIZ REV.
DIR. PORTER.


DIR. PORTER.
Al the Tompkins avenue Congregational church,
Brooklyn yesterday morning, religious services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. Porter, of the Methodist Book
Concern, New York, who based his sermon on the
eleventh verse of the thirtythird chapter Of Ezeke
GAS I live saith tho Lord God have no pleasure in
the death Of the wicked but that the wicked turn from
his way and live; ye ye from your evil ways;
for why will ye die, house OF sraeS Dr. Porter re-
marked substantially as tollows- when these words
were originally uttered they designed to rcue GER
tain calumnies the effect that God was an enemy OF
mans God was merciful This was truth proclaimed
by His most illustrous prophets and IN alter
ages repeated by the apostles. The second
intimaton of the text that there was
a method Of escape from death. 1t might
be matter Of inquiry by how this escape should
be accomplIshed IL was IN reality the simplest thing
In the world and was comprehended in the effort to
turn from the error OF ones wicked ways. There
might be errors IN churches and religious instu
tons but II was mans effort To reach the standard
that thew set up that commended him to the Almighty.
The prerequisites to attain this end were honesty and
nncerlty The third intimation OF the text was that
Goda sole interest was Ia tho welfare Of man de calls
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serious aspect OF our natures which the most last
ing. Remember these psalms composed In dark
and barbarous age when the worst feelings those
which most erned men when the moral feelings were
in the first stages OF development and the nature Of man
was just beginning 20 be subject TO the higher emo
tons Spite of all this nothing these times nothing
in the writing of the prophets, has equalled these
writings Of David. when we go for the choicest
pressions OF human feeling We must go to the Psalms
ofn nayid
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CHURCH DEDICATION.
OhOAOAl OLDlOALAO4N.
SERVICES AT THE NEW EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

Yesterday morning afternoon and evening most in
terestng dedication services took place the Evange
ical Lutheran ST. Luke's (German) church The build
ing is substantial one situated in Forty second street
below Seventh avenue and the congregation attending
the morning services yesterday large that the
galleries, aisles and lobbies filed The chancel
decorated very beautifully and bountfuly with
flowers The officiating clergymen wore dark surpices,
and the reading OF the service very impressive.
The sermon in German, by Rev j. Ruperti, ID. d.
In the afternoon addresses made to the children Of
the Sunday school by Rev. w. Drees and Rev. L. Half
In the evening the service conducted by
the Rev. G. +. Kroel, ID. d. Rev. W. Busse is the
pastor of this church
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STANTON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
A SERMON or THE pnEvrrr or LIFE.

A SERMON on THE BHEVIrt OF l1fE.
The Rev. Edwin T. Hscox preached In this church
yesterday on the "Brevity Of Life" His tex;
taken from tho First Epise OF st. Paul to the Corn-
thians vii, 29 31-"But this say brethren, the time
IL short; IL remaineth for the fashion OF this
world passoth away The preacher occupied few
moments In rectfyng the punctuation OF the text and
In explaining the meaning OF the word fashion" He
then addressed himself TO the subject proper
ms sermon, and having adverted to
tee lneontestabc brevity OF life, aid II down that
serious pondcring over that truth would result nrst
N mere propsr appreciation Of the things Of thEs
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world: second I'm . better capacity for meeting and
bearing the trials of lfe third in preventing death
from surprising us. These points were briefly dwelt
upon The reverend gentleman must have been some
what Inconvenience by the close proximity Of brass
band which accompanied him during the whole Of his
sermon with a drOning drowsy tune, varying IL from
piano TO forfissimo The placid equanmity OF the
speaker have been good lesson Of patience his
suarsc audience.
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upon the sinner to turn from his way and pleads
with him almost In fearful tones, and in terms the
affectonate. Whatever we have is from God He Is
strength; weakness lnasmueh as we are de-
pendant upon Him II is duty TO recognize Him
In all our dongs. We cannot escape it, We must not
avoid IL. The experiences OF every true Christian
showed that there safety in adopting obedience 10
God
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FURNITURE.

A FURNITURE FOR SALE, AT PRIVATE RESI-
"a. dene 40 West 23d St., 9Th av consisting viz
Elegant ~ octave rosewood Windsor Panoforte also
Bradbury Co. magnificent latest style nlad Paror
II pieces covered in satin cost 81 200 for $O brocael and
rep Suits xl25, $40 and 800 Chamber Suits glded
dressing cases 1919 for 500 cabinet made Sets
800 and 75 Mattresses Pillows Bosters &c Library and
Centre Tables Bookcase Buffet Chairs Silverwars Crock
&c. No reasonable offer refused goods be sold
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A MAGNIFICENT GILDED SATIN BROCADE GRAND
~ Duchess style Parlor Suit nearly for only $40;
do Marie Anoinette style S: Pianofortes Paintings,
Carpes brocatel and Suits $50 and $35 Bedsteads
Bureaus, Washstands Dressngcases Mattresses extension
Table Glass China Silver Ware Cutlery sacrifice
Call Immediately. No. lo5 East Thirteenth street,
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At PRIVATE SALE-MAGNIFICENT HOUSEHOLD
~ Furniture Paror Suits, in crimson and satin and
coteaine superb four round IA octave Chickering Piano
forte 1913 upright octave Decker Pianoorte $i75; ee
giant Chamber Sets Bedsead Dressing Cases Mat
tresses. Turkish Suit $l25; Bookcases Extension Table,
Sdeboard Chairs in leather; Bronzes, Paintings and
haircloth Suits, $685. Carpets, &c lin lots to suIp. Call
story residence No AZ West Sixteenth
street. between Fifth and Sixth avenues.
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A PRIVATE FAMILY WILL SELL AT A SACRIFICE
~ their elegrant Household Furniture and effects
sstng of magnificent latest style Paror suits in satin
500 500: $50: brocatel rep Suits for
$50 So; rosewood Panofore cost $500 for $3.50 Stool
and Cover; Bcdsteads Bureaus Washstand spring and
hair Mattresses Library Dining Furniture Carpets.
Curtains. Paintings Clocks, Ornaments &c Gail this day,
before purchasing elsewhere private residence II East
10th street, near Broadway
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COMPLIMENTARY.

We clip the following compliment
AIRY notices from our exchanges. We
are heartily obliged, and by increased
energy and facilities hope to be able
to merit more.
From the Shippensburg Ne'cs.l
The Martinsbug DAILY INDIE
PENDENT appeared last week in a
new dress. 1t is spry paper and
richly deserves a handsome support
from the citizens and business men
of that city.
From. the Morgan Mercury.
We must tender our congratula-
tions to the Martinsburg INDEPEN-
DENT ON the marked improvement
in it's appearance. 1t has a new out
fit of type, and looks as spry and gay
as young lady dressed for ball.
From the Cumberland TimeS.l
GLOW do you like the new head ?''
saysthe Observation-Disclosures.
Very much. Now give us a fresh
tale. This leads us to remark that
the INDEPENDENT is in its third
volume and has got a new head put
on it. The editors win be PIT ON
neat.
From ChombersJng Public Opinion. ]
The Martinsburg CIV. Va DAILY
INDEPENDENT entered upon new
volume on the Sd inst, somewhat
enlarged and vastly improved in APP
pearance. The DAILY INDEPEN-
DENT is lively sheet, and is a credit
to the town which makes the success
of daily possible.
From the Canmberland Nelcs.l
On Saturday last the Martinsburg
| INDEPENDENT entered. upon its
third volume and improved the occa-
| sion by appearing in new type. We
are pleased to learn from hepublish-
| ers' remarks that the INDEPENDENT
is..a success. In time an enlargement
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terprising publishers may continue
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public.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

We lave hal an idea Of moving
for some time last Friday ye bad
two wagons with four negro drivers.
by eight O'Clock we had everything
on the wagons ready TO start. The
servant girl bad the baby-carriage.
with the wasil-tub III it. while we
helped black man with tlie light
end Of handicapped wasllstand
The neighbors tame il to bid us
goodbye. and offer MS some kind adj
advice. One said ii was unlucky to
take an old broom with MS, so we
climbed upon the wagon and threw
four brooms ont on the pavement,
which ON neighbors picked up and
carried home with them. At half
past nine our washerw0man came
around to bid our wife goodbye,
when she asked us if the baby was
the last person to leave the house
We answered in the affirmative.
Rolling her eyes ina ENTHUSIASTICALLY
direction, she told us that was a
sure indication that our darling
babe would be the first to leave our
new home for the grave. We sat
down ON the hydrant and pondered
over her words and they went right
to our heart. While we were pom
dering the butcher called for his lit
tie bill, and told us that down in
Maryland where he came from, that
10 one would ever think of taking
cat from one to another. Then we
just recalled that a boy had taken
the cat to the house where we were
going to remove. We gave him fif-
teen cents to go up and bring it
back. The butcher was very kind,
for he gave us more advice. He said
if you want to bring luck with you,
take little salt and bread wrapped
in brown paper, they would never
want for anything to eat. Our
mother-in-law finally dropped in
and told us that we might never ex-
pect days luck if we moved on a
Friday, for every one knows that
riday is one of the most umluckiest
days in the year. After thinking
over the various advices given, we
came to the conclusion to defer NOV
ing until next year because we would
never think of bringing all these dis
asters % our household.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

Governor Jacob has prepared an
opinion in regard to the injunction
granted by Judge Ward, in which he
takes the position that it is not a
matter for the Court to decide; that
should the archives be detained at
Charleston under the injunction, the
Capital would be at Wheeling under
the law; that the injunction would
effect nothing except to lock. the
wheels of Government while it last
ed, and he further claims that Cir
cult Judge has no power under the
law to interfere with the duties or
acts of the Governor. That he is
amenable to the legislature for his
official acts, and therefore cannot be
prevented from doing what he under
stands to be his duty, except by leg
islative authority,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

IMPORTANT TO SABBATH SCHOOL
WoRKERs.-General Clint. b. Fisk,
the Committee on Transportation for
the International. Sabbath School
Convention to he held in Baltimore
from May 18th to 18th inclusive, has
appointed Rev. S. B. Barnitz, of
Wheeling, a subcommittee for West
Virginia. Mr.. Barnitz has received
the orders for railroad tickets, and
will furnish them to regularly APP
pointed delegates so soon as certifi-
Gates are received. Very favorable
arrangements are being made with
the b. and O. and other railroad
companies, and the convention prom
ises to be one of great interest. West
Virginia will be entitled to two del
egates from each Congressional Dis
trict and four additional from the
State ut large-ten in all.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

They had a little party around at
Diggens, ON King street, Saturday
night, when Mrs. ID. told her daugh-
ter Sally to go into the kitchen and
bring out the waiter of apples, that
sat on the safe. 1t was dark in the
kitchen when Sally went in, so she
got hold of waiter that had cold po-
tatoes on, which the servant girl in
tended for the next mornging's break
fast. Coming into the parlor, Sally
puckered up her mouth and said -
Ladies and gentlemen, will you have
an apple" The guests got insulted,
and went home before Miss Sally had
time. to apologize for her ludicrous
mistake.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

We are indebted to State Auditor
Bennett for copy of his report for
the fiscal years ending September 80,
1878 and September 80, 1874. 1t con-
tains much valuable statistical infor-
nation. The total tax on real and
personal property in Berkeley county
for the year 1874, was S24, 1856. The
average of land in this county is re-
ported at Slipper acre. The aggregate
value of realty in Berkeley county is
put down at "a sos ,069 and the aggre-
gate value of personally at 81 ,536, 3ls
making the entire valuation of prop
erty in the county, realty and person.
atty, foot up So, 142,3S7.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

COUNTY GRANGE.-A meeting OF
the representatives of the various
subordinate Oranges of the county
was held in Grantham Hall, in Mar.
tinsburg, on Saturday, April 10th, fol
the purpose of forming a County
Grange. Hon. B. M. Kitchen was
called to the chair and John w. Cur.
tbs appointed Secretary. After the
transaction of some preliminary bus
mess, the following officers, for the
County Grange were chosen:
Geo. 0. Sperow. Master Thornton
Henshaw ,Overseer John w. Curtis
Lecturer; ]. W. b. Evans, Steward
J. n. Thatcher, A. Steward; George
Everhart, Chaplain S. o. Cunning
ham, Treasurer w. E. Light, Secre-
tary; w. III. Henshaw, G. Keeper
Miss Bette Lowry Ceres Miss Belle
Gorrell, Pomona Miss G. f. Cush-
wa, Flora; Miss IIettie Barney Lady
A. Steward.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolred, That the installation of
the officers of the County Grange,
this day elected, take place in the
Hall of Tuscarora Grange, on Satur-
day, April oath, and that the general
public be invited to witness the GER
emony; also that they are requested
to bring their baskets with provisions
for dinner, and spend the day in
social intercourse.
RESOLVED, That Hon. b. NJ Kitchen
be requested to procure an orator for
the occasion.
Adjourned to meet at Tuscarora
Grange Hall on Saturday, April oath,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for purpose of
installing officers.
B. NJ. KITCHEN, Chairman,
J. w. CURTIS, Secretary,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17
Pre0OciOus Children.

In the social and political atmos
phere of the United States, children
are rapidly pushed forward to matu-
rity of thought and feeling. This I'M
natural forcing process is aided by
the multitude of publications which
come under the eyes of boys and girls,
and largely assisted by the indiscreet
freedom with which all sorts of top
les are discussed in the presence of
these young people. Children in this
country are soon introduced to places
of public amusement, and boys and
girls of fourteen glibly discuss the
merits of respective actors and ac-
tresses, and maintain their opinions
with an unbounded amount of juve-
nile "cheek." 1t is not going too far
to say that an English, German or
Scotch young man of twenty-one has
more real, natural, simple, honest
boyishness Of feeling than our young
sters of sixteen. He will be more res
pectful to his parents, more deferen-
tial to his seniors everywhere, and
more timid in his expressions of opin-
ion, whilst he will enter with unaf-
fected heartiness and freedom in all
sports proper to the young. Many
have noticed how soon in this coun-
try the pretty fiction OF Santa Claus
loses its hold on the eredence of chill
| dren. -Four, or at the utmost, five
years of age, measures its lease of
power. Thus, at the very threshold
we see foreshadowed that premature
ripening which gives us the thin Wis
aged and carewOrn men and women
Of thirty years later. The American
disposition to "chaff and the gen.
eral want of reverence for things hall
lowed by tradition, is one of the ug-
ly fruits of condition Of things So
cial, moral and political, which gives
us forward and impertinent boys, and
the kind of young girls who profess
they relish no music but Schumann's
and Schubert'sl All! but lisa luxu-
nv to come across an old fashioned
boy, guileless, frolicsome, modest and
supplemented, and girl whose re-
ligion is mother-worship, and whose
clear laugh is the music of the house
hold. Never mind. We have general
suffrage and lots Of elections, and the
man or woman who is not satisfied is
worse than an infidel.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17
Attempt to Nyisrepreserat.

IN article IN the Wheeling Iatelli-
qenccr copied III erfeas0 BY the Mar
tinsburg fndeDepdcat and q paragraph
from which appeared in the Spirit. =
puporting to be report OF 0ccurren-
ces at a recent entertainment at the
Mcclure House, Wheeling.in which
Hon. G. J. Faulkner participated,
does that gentleman great injustice
by putting into his mouth words he
never uttefed. IA speech he could
not have made. and we have authori-
ty for saying he did not make. Such
twaddle he is never guilty Of
i Chdriesto,ca Free Press.
The Free Press rllshes to the front
without sufficient cause. The IN
DEPENDENT does not wilfully mis-
represent, or attempt" to misrepre-
sent any one. That is not its idea
Of journalism. 1t has no fayors to
ask --no enemies topunlsh, no friends
| to reward, and is therefore prepared
to deal out justice to all to the best
of our ability and belief. And if
| from amy cause we should be led into
| the error 0fplacing amy one IN false
attitude before the public, our col
umns are always open for explana-
tions, and when once convinced of
having misrepresented amy one, none
will more cheerfully make the neces-
sary reparation.
In regard to the matter referred to
by the Free Press, we have only to
say we republished from the columns
of the Wheeling Intelligeacer what
punported to be report OF Mr..
Faulkner's remarks at a supper in
Wheeling ON the capital removal.
We published it without comment,
and if the Iltelligencer has misrep-
resented Mr.. Faulkner we presume
the editor would set him right if the
matter was brought to his attention.
We are ready to publish any eXpla-
| nation which Mr.. Faulkner may
chose to make. But it is not at all
necessary for the Free Press, or amy
other organ to charge the INDIE
| PENDENT with misrepresentation
until it has the facts to back the as
sertion. Its zeal in this instance is
not in accord with its usual discre-
ton.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

4 school-master engaged in teach
ing in the country, says he never felt
unequal to any demand in the line of
his profession, excepting on one oc-
casion, when farmer brought his
bouncing fifteen-year old daughter to
the school, and walking up to the
masters desk, said: That's my
youngest gal, and if ever you catch
her slidin' down hill with the boys,
Just want you to trounce her"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

The grounds of the Cd Ward School
are being handsomely and taste
fully fitted up by the scholars. Shade
trees are planted and flower beds are
nicely arranged in various parts of
the grounds. The children take de
light in the work, and the beauty and
fragrance of the flowers, when they
bloom, will amply repay them for all
the pleasant labor expended in beau
tifying the grounds.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

WHEN END OF SECOND DIVISION
rs TO BE AT KEYsER. Hon. III. G..
Davis returned from the east a few
days since, and during his stay in
Baltimore had an interview with Mr..
Sharp, Master of Transportation b.
81 o. r.. r., in which Mr.. Sharp in
formed him the Spring timetable
would be made out to locate end of
Oh diyision at Keyser, and that trains
would stop here by June the iirst.--
Kevser Tribune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

Berkeley county had 3,l68 horses,
mules, &C., in 1874, valued at S2l2,-
SO.
vi cattle, $3.50, valued at $685. 81.
Sheep, 7,448, valued at 81 1890.
Hogs, 3,494, valued at SI4,31S.
There Was l43 piano fortes owned
IN the county in 1874, valued at s1s.-
600.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

A few neat little bra houses, which
any ingenious boy can make, placed
in trees and around the buildings,
will induce many pair of sweet sing
ing birds to locate on your premises,
and you will find them serviceable as
well as pleasant; for they will rid
your gardenof many of the pests in the
form of insects, that infest it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-04-17

A man in town says he has always
been a bachelor because his sweet
heart of long ago, with whom he has
had a . falling out,n chewed gum.
Wen wager cent that the sweet
keart is single also, and she will tell
you it is all because he chewed some
thing worse than gum.