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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
POWRRS or TIE MIND.

LECTURE Ky THE REV. JOSEPH r. pURYFA, u. d.
The Rev. DR.. Joseph T. DuIyea delivered
the third OF series of lectures the Mind. at the
Cooper Union. Saturday evening. There was a large
act, ndance. The lecture in part substantially
follows;
Consciousness 10 the power by which We know what Is
transporting in thoughts and III our feelings. Our
consciousness is brought in contact with the external
world by Of our senses. aud We only know such
facts concerning the world around be geyei
intelligence by the Observation thea Is the
Of immediate intelligence. We receive also the
results OF the observations of others through their test
rnony. We have received that testimony through
These wondrous the Inlet OF
knowledge 10 the soul Va know only = much of the
external world affects any OF Now 1t does
not follow that the mind has no other power
OF knowledge than the senses. The soul may
have many senscs Of which We arc not
aware, and there Indications in this direction.
by memory meaai the power Of the mind 10 retain
What known aud felt. III recollection meant the
power the mind 10 reproduce 10 itsclf that which IL
has known aud fe The great thing first ~ all is 10 use
the memory, and ia using IT, to trust IT, The memory Is
intensified Hike every other power, according 10 the de
gree ~ attention paid 10 H. The most frequent Of
u decay of neInory that 40 not use u enough.
They content themselves with the results o thelr past
lives. AMI 90 an their powers 20 "a waists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
HOLIDAY TRADE ~ FURS.
llAlL H.
WGyWnger's Falls, Dec. ., 1873.

Among holiday presents there seem to TO
mons appropriate TO the aud. on that
count welcome 10 the fortunate recipients OF them,
than articles fur At the far house Of g. @. Gnnhers
sons No 5O2 broadway very tine stock OF furs has
been collected for the holiday trade This Ia headquar
for the fur trade the house having the recognized
leadership. The members OF the firm state that this
Winter bids fair notwithstanding the financial strn-
goney. to be very profitable 10 Tar dealers,
The rich furs which been very much demand Tor
few years sought for this Winter. This
~ especially OF sealskin which II universally
wOri Than before. in tne shape Of caps, muiIs.
sacques etc The peculiarly rch DARK color OF the fur
~ the seal its fine gs.r vevey Soie-s. and enduring
qualities account the favor with which II il regarded
Ladies' ssogues made OF soashn. plain timlcd with
or fox otter nnd oineI urs D contrasting c0lors are
exhibited bl the Measrs. Gunthcr IN great variety, 10
shape richness of inrterial rnd c- some Of these
cost $3.50 Hats, caps muis, and other articles oi dress
abe Of the fur sold Ut prices varying with the
quality O the material Among the other IgiChpriird
llts Russian sable, et of which. consisting usually
a nu and boa. froia 500 10 - 200 iIuison'b
Hay .abie which IA ine bal much cheaper ihaa Russian
sable SILVER, black sud blue fox furs Chiuchis W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
POSSIBLE REOPENISG OF THE BEECHER SCAN
DIAL.
There appear now to be several avenues fOI


the Ieopenns the Bcecher scandal. at least Of
its aspects Mr.. Sherman and other members Of
plymouth Church declared that the church will not
shrink from Iay M another examination Of the question
Of Mr. Becohers innocence entered upon II II IA neees
sary They have the fullest confidence that such re-
examination would only result in the confusion Of his
enernes Mr. Moultcu u IA stated has recently been in
consultation with Benjamin l. Bntlor. and IL further
reported that lie intends in the scandal should
not he revived by the proposed church councils by
the Loader trial. the Bowen libel suits to
bring an action against nr. Beccher himself for
malicious prosecution Mr. Vests last letter IN which,
II Is said lie replies 10 the criticisms % the church on his
c,,u and repeatA his demand for council consider
Mr. et cr innocence, Will II u una rstD0d, he read ut
the ahiuurned business meeting U the church ON Thurs
DAY evening The Congregational Committee of which
the Rev Or Burlington is Chairman, will probably take
uD as; reference to the fellowship Of Plymouth
Church nU a{ter She proposed councils have acted one
OF the members Of this committee has stated that he
could way In which the scandal could be revived
action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
LET THE BIBLE REMAIN.
TO the RdiOr OF The Tribune.

q r
SIR In recent issue of your valuable paper
InGceG your report Of the Rev Henry Ward Beccher's
sermon on the common schools The common schools OF
the country old Institution. founded In the Pur
tan days OF The republic To give to thor pOsterity the
benefit OF free Institutions. forefathers took the
Bible for their standard since which time 1t has been
established Custom 90 read portion Of the Scriptures
daily and think while the youth OF this land are being
fitted 10 meot the responsibilities of life they should
have all the good influence that can be brought TO
bear on them. wo have in schools the mind OF the
youth who are direct the affairs ~ TITS nation IN after
years. Take from them the standard by which they
to Gland or fall and their future Is hOp,l0rs Ii the
school system In imperfect and tho hiends Of CshOi
cs.n cannot send their children to schools where the
Bible standard let them sustain schools according
u their ideas and opinions Let the Bible remain
WHORE II Is Let IL be ycsd and sustained and let any
attempt II be resented by true American
citizen. H. L. Il.
Bdpyin1ers Fails Dec. =, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
A LIVE ISSUE.
TO the EDITOR Of The Tribune.
Snp. A a rcadnr OF Volt yalnable nannr for

TO the Bditor OF The Trt6uas
SIR: As a reader OF your valuable paper for
over 20 years. a firm supporter NJ Horace Greeley
when 10 be- his friend was not gain popularity. may
ne allowed to express my hearty approval OF President
Grans remarks In his the school and church
nucs.on In the past TAR TRIBUNE never was time
server hut always "A leader of the army Of progress Now
The President has distancc1 you ali, and planting him
self ON the platform OF few radical clubs and some
thoughtful, economists and advocates" expressed in
your Washington letter OF the TN inst, he will bring the
country up to his platform. say hls platform not be-
cause he was fiat 90 suggest these reforms but be-
cansp now be has made thon his by advocating them 80
pnbiry ~ President; am but private citizen, yet may
perhaps Judge well az the effect OF this message as
mann in higher places; the effect seems remark
able The Bible must out from the public schools
N Justice alike to Catholics Jews FecinkeTs Church
property must lie taxed in justice 10 all After those re-
forms are the people VIII make sandfor
uou-scrCIrai free schools and sscnlar public policv
And woe To any one. whehcr Catholic or Protestant that
would this just movement, except by vote or
speech, fairly and oPepiy. Your washington tortt
snlent j. correct in saying that IL IS assure which
no one would have dteimed could have into the
field active politics for neaiDn 10 cone Bus IL
u ~ aud must be- TIE liti leaN"n
strong tear of church power ana IL u not possible to
cyadr she am general principles 1ppO,' 10 a
third tcrm but think man can beat President Grant II
he rcnonInatcI who seeks 10 avoid the issue on ms
question. II eject another good man on TINS pat
,oTtn. lei do by all means IN This pL!orh the
people and viii have have heretofore b0cu I'M
favorable To President Grant Ncug5 truly, A.
Aeg- York, Dec. 10, 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
THE Best TEACHER OF MORALITY
% fhe Bditor OF The t6uns.

SIR. Your pagan correspondent admits
that morality is an Indispensable element in the cue
cess OF a republic" but thinks religion can be dispensed
with lie think that II the bible had never existed
mankind would doubtless he governed by code OF
ethics" His conclusion Il tiat the Bible Is not ahso
tely necessary Ia schools in which morality Is Intended
to he Inculcated. If "Pagans," Jews, infdeis,
Catholics and all kinds Of secarans III W. Beecher not
excepted are agreed that it is important, eyon nils
pensabe" to inculcate morals ia public schools can
we not all agree that which Is acknowledged to be
tho most effective agency In such instruction Pagan"
thinks that the Bible necessary to teach morality.
but he is a very stupid pagan, II he does not see
that by no possible Is morality 30 elfectu2hy
inculcated as by the deyout reading OF the
Bible. He will probably admit that this book
is Mt easi decidedly in advance OF tho teachings of Con
fucius or Niohanned or Socrates any other great
moral teacher and where is the modern moral philoso-
nhrr that claims Ia he better authority In ethics thin
Jesus Christ the Apostle Paulf Besides every lnlel'
cent American knows, what the pi&Gns Of Japan
and China are slowly discovering, that the morality OF
Civilized il due to the influence OF The same BOOK
Now would il not b. good economy to Keep TINS force IN
our srhooia3 Admitting for the skc ~ coming down tO
the level Of pagan" mndI that "the Bible is not ALI
s0luely necessary" tn inculca,e morals yet u u some
What boitor for this purpose than any bng else WY ht
The engine and the telegraph are not a-
soluely Snail therefore, give iien APP
II Pagan and bis friends VIII only address theInsoFts
earnestly !he ak of inculcdir3 correct moral p.nci
p. into the minds Of ch!ldr and Will honestly employ
the best known Tor Cufl!g tS result, W. silI
find them falling into Linz with Matthew Arnold. who has
prepared as reading BOOK f'i common schools im.n
Those who would retain the Bible In the SCHOOLS
may sfcly take the ground OF Pagan that amy
an indispensable element in the success OF fepuDhc
and in order e. this element they insist upon
retaining the Bible "A An Indispensable" condition
O6erkiR, OHIO, Dec. 10, 1879. AhIIfA"AS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
THE STATE SYSTEM A BLJNDER.
GOVERNMENT HAS 80 BUsINEso TO INrERrFRI WITT
YDVCAIION.
70 III, Editor or TIE rrfbune.

TO the Fdtfor or IRE Trtb"re
SIR: Your correspondent, John Miller. has
surely struck the Grs blow against the mistaken idea OF
state schoOls and J. for one rej0iced that he has
finally overcome the prudence aud suspicion" that
have kept him silent 80 long lie IL right. Government
modern. enlightened Government. that isis simply
police aud has business Whatever 10 Interfere With
education except far 10 provide protection for
itself against ignorance, and this can only be done
ledtmaely ia this country by restricting the right Of
suffrage such citizens 1all have acquired certain
amount OF what Is popularity called schooling" The
present, and as far can see. the prospective
system Of Public Schools" In the United states
ID a humbug. 1t 4, more than humbug
IL il source OF perpetual. political, social
and religious stite, bitterness. aud corruption. And
from all appearances 1t destined speedily " Increase
In all these elements OF national misfortune. In tho
compass OF nasty note like this cannot begin 20 20
into This .zpcoi oi the matter do J. like Mr. Miller.
care prophecy such glowing future he depicts In
his outlook the school question. But think am
prepared 10 show that the public school question O.this
country ,s and being managed has proved
GA tle whole anything but national blessing. and can
fsJ INST its HJucs upon the prosperity Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
INTELLECTUAL AND RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION.
10 ne EdfIor OF The Tribune.
Sic: Tho Rev. John MileT. in y0nr issue Of

Dee o. says: "NO Bible ia Just fully scgtafln ~ The
Bible itself Religion Is thing where Mat Is negative
j. positive. and may become 20 &c most emphatic
degree" DO not understand exactly hat The Entle-
man means. 4 school without tho bible Is unr,eiOns
hut not necessarily irreiitous. II Il not understood,
believe that the baushmtn OF the e from or schools
is Synonymous with the introduction OF nddcl in lis
place nor Va to thought that the omission Of read
ing few verses from the Scriptures will be- followed by
impuiy uniruthfuness and lack ~ patience Gnd IN
lustry on the part teachers and pupils The gentleman
SAYS: al VIII not suffer my child whore there IL no
Bible" Does he that he will not suffer his child. II
il DO boy 10 enter banking house or any Institution
where there Billet would lac not let his child go to
dnncing--ch0ol n there Bible iherat Il there
no d e renee bet intellectual aud religious uStruc
lion Why does he think Tat the iOrutr separated from
the letter would prove dsIstrOus4 Would schools for
the education Of the body IN which thc BiDe was not
read prove equally pernlciOusf II not. ask very
luinbiywhyf There ara Two questions when occur 10
Ine and to require negative answers: Does the
Bible read in schools benefit teacher or pupil
Does the method OF reading the Bibei our schools eNt
the Scriptures the eyes OF the instructor or Instructed
As flI "a able TO Judge, the Bible IN or ont OF the
school. would exert exactly the same Influence FOR good
The home and the church must ncucac such moral and
spiritual truths children as shall make them up
right dtizunS. CONSTANT READER or TnE TRIBUNE.
Brookiv,,, ~ T.. Dec. .. 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13
rElrGRAPn oPERAroRs. SALARIES.

Gen. Erkert of the Atlantic and Pacific Tele-
graph Company denies that the company intend. Ia cut
down the saae. Of ia officers and telegraph operators
The telegraph operators of the Western Union Company
will hold meeting time this week to consider the
proposed reduction Of their wages. II Is stated that the
majority ~ the operators will probably strike rather
than sn,mit To a reduction. TDey claim that the com
pany has no reason redure their pay The Telegraph
Operators Union Is very strong body. IL II said and
has on hand large amount Of money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13

used chiefly for trimmings on other fufs ne w, ., ,u
silver fox especially vned ON account OF Us -.
Ii liz of light blush gray color, sprlnhch WIN
ag white points BOTH mink and ernine baye lost Innch
OF their popularity recently but they are st Wor ".
orcount OF their durability Erinine costs only aDon.
half ms much ss formerly. Many articles are maue o.
Aia.la blo or b,ot mart n fur 1hs IL very dpfaoe
and uu an hon made of II Is sold fer from 30 " 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13

Zcb Crummet says old Deacon Ransom went
circus aud took hts grandchld. rrnarSing to every
.ntanee he met. that the boy wanted TO tho
sacred animals aud he could Mt nd ~ Ia his heart
tuse him. Arriving a. the tut hs cried t. 60 home
slJ the deacon slaakod htm " mako han ~ IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-13

ousIy di,piaycd In its show window mans skull, AID
pi1uted large the forehrnd these words
OF warning 10 the daily swarm of travelling sdesmcn
/" Tue Vas a dIuIuuiGI,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

The nights are very cool; two blankets
are needed. We have had only half
dozen hot days and nights this season.
Thirteen OF the crew Of the steamship
Bremen died of scurvy, on the passage
from Liverpool to Sab Francisco. The
passage was los days.
Mrs, f. Hoover, who was injured by
falling from wagon near Huber's brewery,
the night of Barnum's exhibition, died this
ednesday) morning.
"A telegram from Kansas City says
the crops are the largest and finest ever
produced in the state All small grain is
secured and is threshing out larger aver
age yield then was estimated The corn
crop will be enormous, and is now almost
matured. The stalks average from twelve
to seventeen feet in height, with from two
to three we'll filled ears to every stalk.
The little sneak" showed the value
of his services as a newspaper reporter by
sending Marcus Henderson to Chicago to
organize the new Rockford railroad com
pany AS he gets his ferriage free he prob
ably wanted 10 recompense Marcus in some
way, even if he did iDjure the reputation
of the paper which employees him. That
the way he pays for his free rides and free
dinners.
-Blossburg and Andrews, the fellows
who robbed Mr.. Johnson's house, beyond
Milan, were brought before Magistrate
Chopper this ednesday) forenoon. Wit
nesses were produced and examined by
States Atty Parmenter. The prisoner:
made no defence and had no lawyer. They
were held for trial Bonds $1,000 each
Sent back to Jail for want of security fol
their appearance at court.
The little sneak doesn't know tn,
meaning of the word gentleman, or h,
would not have been the first to max
personal attacks upon contemporaries. Il
comment upon newspaper or what i
contains is very proper-but to max
mean personal illusions to men connected
with the same, shows that he is no
naturally gentleman. And his employ
ers permitting him, after being the aggres
sor himself, to continue his ungentlemanl
attacks, placed themselves on his leve
and showed themselves no better bred tina
the little sneak"
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
Copelaud.

In our Geographic columns, this evening,
will be seen an account of the tarring and
feathering, of former fellow citizen of
Davenport, Rev. Mr.. Copeland, for SLAM
ders he had uttered against the memory of
Andrew johnson. This little episode will
cause thrill of exquisite delight to fill
many bosoms in this vicinity, and all will
regret that the distinguished preacher
could not be treated to such dose every
day; for never were tar and feathers put
to better use. Pity he could not be turned
over to the tender mercies of the Wilton
women for permanent treatment.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18

A CHANGE AT THE Boston BAzAR.-
Messrs. L. S. Gates 4 Co. would inform
the public that they are now going out of
the dry goods business and intend to de-
vote their time to the sewing machine
business exclusively, and will sell their
entire stock of dry goods, notions and
carpats at net cost. There has never been
any misrepresentation of selling goods at
cost heretofore, and the public may lie
assured that this is no humbug, but that
they mean just what they say. They
recommend the public to call early and
secure bargains before the stock is
broken. 7-2O-dtSw2m.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18

Silk, Lisle Thread, ind Merino Under
wear, land all kinds OF 4fent's Furnishing
Goods in endless variek, at Loebs.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
The Down-Hill Side.

On the down-hill side of life constitution is beset
with infrmites for which Hostetters Stomach
BiterS is the best Of all remedies, Inauguration is
the most reliable means of rissting disease, and
il particularly necessary at peSOid of life when
the decay of the physical energies renders the
system less able than formerly to eesist its attacks
The cheering warmth which this prime tonic stimu-
liant difuses through the child VETS the unwonted
stead!ness which it gives to the totterug limbs OF
age, the prompt relief which it affords from those
madladies which are most common in the in decline
OF life constitute it AL inestimable blessing tC
the old and inlrm. Among the testimonials tC
the excellence OF this most salutary medicine of re
cespt, many are received from persons of advance
aye, who speak with unmehsured praise Of its
qualities as an inyigorant and preveotivc.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
Police COURT.
Before z. C.cropper., Police Magistrat

Alice Quinlan having sworn out peace
warrant against her husband, Pat, and the
trial being set for yesterday afternoon the
latter was promptly on hand, but his quick
tempered wife had cooled off and refused
to appear against her ''darlin Pat" Case
dismissed.
Anthony Richards, or Skip" as he is
generally known, was arrested in the bail
room and taken to Jail last night, by Deru-
ty Marshal Kimball, for fighting at the St.
Mary's dance. The officers had quite a
chase after him before he was arrested
skipping over chairs. tables, partitions
etc, etc. This morning he was fined $40
and costs. No money. Sent back to jail
John L. Thompson, drunk, aud maxim :
a nuisance of himself at the same dance
and in the same row with Skip, was also
lockedup by Deputy Marshal Kimball lie
was fined s. aud costs. No money. Sent
back to the jug.
John Condor, for assaulting John
Hughes at the same dance last night, was
fined 50 aud costs He had no money, but
gave an order on Keator & Co., for the
payment of his fine, and was discharged.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
Personal.

Mr.. A. Marvel, of Chicago, assistant
superintendent of the c., r. |. 4 2. r. r.
is at the Harper House.
II. Osterberg and Mr.. Balzer, firm Of
Balzer 4 Taaks, brokers, Broad street,
New York arrived this morning for the
purpose Of making arrangements to or
ganize a new company for the Rockford
Rock Island 4 st. Louis R. r. Co.
Capt. A. Whitney, Of the Rapids I'm
provement, is at the Bellows House.
Timothy Dutton, Henry Wait, n. Sher
wood, Of Edgington, and VIM. and Melgi
Wait, of Hamlet, were at the Taylor
House to-day.
All our hotels are running pretty full.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
A German Paper in Rock Island.

Last evening Mr.. c. Winter, late assist
ant editor on the IVeStliche Post, Of ST.
Louis, Carl Schurzs paper arrived in
this city with the intention of starting a
German paper, to he called the Neue
lolkszeitmg. lie brings with him two
gentlemen who will assist him in starting
the paper, Mr.. VIM, Voigt and Mr.. f
Hid. 1t is said that the paper will sup
port the Reform movement Mr. Winter
and his assistants are stopping at tie Bel
lows House.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18

Low RATE OF FARE TO New York
By the Burlington Daiies, we notice that
the Toledo, Peoria 4 Warsaw railway, is
selling tickets via the LA Fayette route, "
from Burlington to New York and return,
for the extremely low rate of $26. 20 for the
round trip,
The tickets are good until September
18th, 1875.
The passenger goes via La Faycttc,
indianapolis, Columbus, rittsburg and
Philadelphia, to New York.
Now is the time for any of cur people
who intend going cast this season. IL start
aud take advantage Of these low fares
This rate Of $26 20 for the round trip, is
less than halt fare
Tickets, aud information may be had at
the office Of ". K. Crunpton, General
Western Agent, T. z. & W. R'y. l0l Main
street, Burlington, Iowa.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
'Arnica Montana or Mountain Arnica,

"Arnica Montana or Mountain Arnica,
know also as ',I.eopards Bane," and in
some parts Of Europe as Mountain To
baeco, contains :. peculiarly searching
Volatile Oil, an aromatic gum or resin Of
extraordinary healing properties, and 4
rare alkaloid, unlike any other known to
chemistry, which has an immediate and
most marvellous effect in preventing and
relieving pain. In Burdsall's Arnica Lin,
iment, the three powerful sanative ele-
ments of this marvellous plant arc com
bined and intensified, and;the balsomic ac-
ton is increased by the addition of other
botanical agents that tend to invigorate
the absorbent vessels of the skin and fleshy
fibre.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-18
River News.

Keokuk Northern Limo The Minneso-
ia is expected down tomorrow and the
Minneapolis up.
Diamond 10 Line-Diamond 10 up TO-
morrow.
Freight plenty both ways.
The Diamond 10 unloaded a car of
-four to-day from Winona, for Indianapolis
via the Peoria Railway. The Minneapolis
will take car Of freight for the up river
towns from the Peoria road.
The Wild Boy and Wyman X. were
down to day each with raft in tow for
Burlington.
River very low above-boats cannot
get above Winona.
The Damsel is expected up, when pas
sengers on KIN Line will be transferred
at Winona for point above,