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Enthusiasm.

d. L. Moody in his address at Brattle
boro', Vermont, gave the following account
Of DIR. Duff, of Edinburgh: +" There was an
old man | wanted to see when first went to
Europe in 1867. 1 was told not to fail to go
to Edinburgh and see DR.. Duff at the AS
sembly. i staid in Edinburgh b week to get
a little of the old mans fire. He made an
appeal for India. He pleaded for an hour
and half for India, and at the end of the
hour and a half he tainted away. They
took him up and carried him to the vestibule.
When he revived be said, / didn't get quite
through; let me go back and finish. They
said, If you go back it will cost you your
life.' WELL said he, i shall die if don't.
So they carried him back. As they passed
up the aisle the people rose and tears flow
ed down every cheek at sight Of the old vet
eran. He said to them $ Fathers and moth.
ers Of Scotland, is it true that you have got
no more sons to give to India I | have
spent twenty five years of my life there and
have come back to die; there is plenty Of
money in the bsnky-but your sons are moi
willing to 20. If call comes from the
Queen to go = in the army, they are
ready. Is - ,shis, that the LORD
calls for re y Kingdom and they
will not go? "a Turning to the Modera
tor, he said: bere is no one to go to In
dia, will retq them, and will let. then
know that the |one old ScOtchman tina
can die for the # he cant live for them.
My friends, thatis what call enthusiasm.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01
Genteel Work.

| A prodigious amount Of laziness, false
pride, and greed are concealed under this
phrase. Many thousand hands are to-day
idle, waiting for something to do. And in
spite of commercial depression, the country
has work, enough for million of hands,
The farmers are calling for help; the trades
are deficient in frst.class workmen; our
kitchens are poorly supplied with domestic
service; and yet the marketplace is full Of
the unemployed. Why?
If a merchant advertises for book-keep-
er, a hundred competent persons step for.
ward at once If an author seeks for an
amanuensis, he must choose betw cen as
many eager applicants. Every government
officer who controls the appointment of
clerks, has more names on his list than there
are details in months work. The demand
is for something that will not soil the hands,
that will not start perspiration, that will se-
cure livelihood without involving much ex-
ertion. Genuine hard work is regarded as
only semi-respectable. Men do not seek
work, they look for a " situation" l." in which
they may avoid work. They do their best
to maintain the appearance Of enjoying ele.
CANT leisure. But if an absolute sinecure
cannot be found, they eDdeavor to give their
employments an air Of dignity, of repose, of
freedom from homely fatigues. In word,
they seek "light" business.
This false standard of respectability indi-,
Gated by the word genteel, degrades man
hood. Young men are ashamed Of that which
should be their glory. 1t is not he who does
the least for the most money, who can wear
the best clothes while at his daily avocation,
whose business involves the least display of
strenuous effort, it is not he that is to be the
most respected. The salary without real
labor is disgrace. Partial idleness, how
ever concealed under show of buiness, is .
misfortune, and if purposely INDUCED in,
shame not to be countenanced. Clean hands
that will not engage in genuine labor, are
already covered with 9 stain that water will
not wash out The refinement that draws
back from manual employment and prefers
mental dawdling is sham, and should not
have social recognition. Better be grimy
blacksmith, doing thorough work, than q
titled officer enjoying large income as q
return for nominal services. Better be
day laborer than pensoned loafer. Better
be earning comfortable livelihood by the
sweat of ones face on farm, or in the kitch-
en-, than depending on the uncertainties of
desk-work in an over-crowded city. Better
be simple carpenter than hair.splitting
scribe or pharisee.
| We wish this evil spirit of "genteel lazi-
ness might be exercised, driven out of COM
mon conversation, expelled from popular
thought, and cast down from its shameful
throne of power. Its sway is anti Christian,
and its cry is the old one-What have We to
do with thee thou Jesus of Nazareth /? There
is not "genteel" idler in the land who
does not wish to be let alone. They ought
to be stirred up Working Church. A sg.si
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

The REPENTANCE that is delayed till old
age, is but too often regret for the insbil.
ity to commit more sin.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

Let us strive that the days we spend on
earth be we'll spent. Question not as to
whether our lives be long or short. Leave
that to God, and live for this present mo-
ment, and seek to memorialize it by some
deed for the good of others. ~ a
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

Christian, do not excuse yourself from
work in Gods vineyard by saying that you
have not the feeling that will prompt you to
work. Are We not just as responsible to
God for not having the feeling, as we are for
not doing the work
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

Sometimes we are tempted to murmur be
cause our talents are so feeble in comparison
with the demands of Christian work. Let
us take courage. While men look at the
success of our efforts and judge us by that
success, God looks at the efforts themselves,
and each one, though men may count it an
utter failure because there is no visible
fruits, will be graciously rewarded. -
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

IT IS NOT the gold or the diamonds about
watch that keeps the time.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

Has the hand of afijctiou been placed upon
you? Have cherished hopes been blighted,
and darling plans frustrated ? Pray that
you may realize that these are blessings in
disguise. ooa
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01
For THE oEsrRA ParsBrrrnlAs.
q I
10 TWILIGHT THOUGHTS.
!: ; !: !: i !: : !; +; ; !: : :: !:
Have you ki! Wish that the life Of
some friend may b ght and happy one?
Then ripen that 10 some deed to make
that life br;obter appier. t-'
90 s9aoeo 4.r.f

1t is said that 9Sae best mathematics is
that which doubles the most joys and divides
the most sorrows. What q blessed thing for
ourselves and for Others thorough training
in this school would be.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

One of the best of prayers for the youth
is that health, strength and grace may be
given him, that he may prove worthy Of the
confidence and love of friends. Let as in
loving God and living : His glory, fulfill
the homes of loved ones1
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01

Entrance into the oI is not absolutely
necessary in order to |God. Wherever
we are, and under WI er circumstances
we may be placed, PR may be sent up
to God.
Let your deeds of 1 sss be done from
. pure and lofty primo and let not the
doings of them depe| upon the state Of
your own eh'ng''Sl' Hs'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
MARcH CAFES or TIE OCEAN.

The ship Triumphant of Boston, from Liver
pool arrived al hs port yesterday with her sails spars
and rigging encascd ice and her captain that
the voyage, Which lasted rs days, she encountered
heavy and violent gales. At first che met light
eastery winds and 1ne weather until she reached lati-
tude 4eo and longitude $40 Then astrong westerly gale
struck her. and prevailed with varying intensity until
abe arrived IN port On March IL tho gale increased In
force ana became q hurricane, lasting for two DAYS
During this time tho weather intensely cold The
sailors could With the utmost difficulty manage the
account OF the ice them and their hands
and feet badly frOstbitten The violence OF the wind
spit the foretOpsa aud jb and carried some of
the light canvas. The run, however from LIVERPOOL
remarkably short one under the circumsta uces
The bark Elmira, which left GuadalOupe II days ago
with cargo OF sugar arrived at this port yesterday
after trying passage On March IL, when off Fenwlck
island, she encountered the that struck the
Triumphant, and for d hours bufeted by the
waves, and lost some OF her light spars. The ship Ro
man Empire, which left Calcutta " days ago and ar
rived at New>YOrk yesterday after leaving Bermuda on
March IA encountered hurricane, and was roughly
banded, similar TO those mentioned above The
steamer Alpha while hef voyage from Bermuda was
struck BY gale which stove In s5 puDcheOns Of mo
lasses which formed OF her cargo. Their contents
were lost. Some OF 1t run into the stOke-hOle ana
engne-r0Om. and threatened for time ~ extingush
the fires A large quantity thrown overheard 10
prevent serious consequences
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
THE GARDENERS STRIKE.

The few drivers of the Third Avenue Rail-
road who had concluded 70 protest by strike against
the reduction OF their wages found their efforts to
provoke general strike yesterday iof avail Large
numbers OF men were present at the depot. ready to
accept any vacant positions The larger proportion OF
the drivers ignored the proposed strike altogether. and
even half OF who bad voted for the strike resumed
worh usual Policemen stationed around the depot
Que any disturbances. but their services were no.
needed There was interruption IN tue running VI
re cars beyoad that caused 81 the st0r ~ is sL.'od
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
OBSERVANCE OF THE FESTIVAL OF PURIM.

The festival of "Purm" was generally OBJ
served last evening by the Jewish residents OF this city
with social visits between the various families Etch
family kept open house. and their visitors made calls
upon them somewhat after tho sylc OF New Years day
among the Americans, with tho exception that the Wis
tors were masked This custom from the story OF
Esther as related the Scriptures, who was chosen by
the Persian King Ahasuerus Xorxes) to be his queen
but who when shc found her people In peril OF
being exterUina ted through the Vaccinations OF Hannah
did not hesitate present herself before the KING
IN their behalf although knowing we'll that her own IRE
woud DO impariled. Notwithstanding the Kings hlgh
regard Tor her, should she fail to obtain his approval
By her courage 81 critical moment she saVeu .1e
Jewish people in Persia from general massacre, ana IN
honor OF her memory the Jews throughout Tue Nhoie
world celebrate the event Mt this season ~ the year Nv
general fcsiivitv In addition TO this custom OF making
visits nasQuc, festival parties VIII Oe held during the
uresent week in honor Of tie season. Among other
features festival is the custom OK raising lunns Ov
various for the purpose CT GylnS ad To ne
pOOr not only at the present time Dut ny means VI te
permanent charities for some time 10 come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
rn,n,rrr TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN mitchell

AT meeting of the Irish-Amerlcan asSoci-
alton of Newark, N. j. yesterday. upon the nouon u
Ioseph Atkinson the following resolutions were passe'
fter an anuounccme Of the death OF John Mitchell
Pssored That in the death OF John Mitchell me cnnSe o
Jrsb ndependence the cause Of irish freedom ro 'o
calling woke OF English nisrule and tyrannous nlsI'
crnInent mas lost fearless trel' Ss, trnipe
exponcnt a most earnest, ardent. unhInching
ing and uncompTOmiing champion, anu an 80,
whose Iahors began before those OF he t
Thomas ID avis had closed and which IahOrs CEASE Ho
even in the near preSence OF the death-rcaper "a.
Resolred That while may doaOt tue Wlsioi 20
nlavcd nv Mr. Mitchell the attempted carrying out vi
his Object that Irish freedom so far as uttsl u'
exnedlency were concerned, We ncver'ne"5s t von,
slider IL due to his memory thas ever, b nv
freshman and every true lover OF hoe!S
and freedom, every true believer IN , tne
great nr,ncipe that every distinct nation mas iRt
Siren Of God TO govern itself should, whie ofoppa
tear on his bier. remember JOhn Mltehe az true o'el
of liberty and true hater OF tyranny; as man who
was ever ready TO sacrifice homo, comfort fortune,
friends ave- life itself. for the achievement OF gieat
cause: as man truly believed his country had INC
first claim upon his love- his te rs man WHO proven
his f,h nv his works. man VOID oil sclnshness bhu
entirely free from sOrdid considerations; as % man
whose personal honor unbiemished ana uuqits-
Toned as q man whose patro ism was as pure AZ e!s,
tai or as thrce-rened gold: as. In one reh rue son
Of Erin, trde man, anu true ana hooie patilo"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
POLICE NOTEI

Alexander Srlyin. Swede, age 30. fell between
,,r, v,ses ye.tenlay ami h.s lei. badly crushed.
Michael Cantwcl of No. 33S East Fifty-fourth-st..
u.bbd IT, yesiersy mosrag by lis brother James
,rr1r a. Lflav ther rtseuc-. james arrested
Az the Yorl,villo Police Court Yesterday Mary
poy NO Twenty 6t and fstrcA Cury Il No SO
Nj FOR yrcoa1t were bail By Justice Hammer for
violating e E1ci law
Daniel O'Kcefc residing in Seventy-ffih-st., was
ve,terlsy bumper Of railroad $40"
AZ tie foot Of Oac-hunIle .hireshst \. H. aud
severely injured Internally.
At the To1nbs Police Court yesterday Henry
Muller having broken the house OF Henry ". Mead
Co az 40 10; Satacy nlg aud soea chest OF
tea valued Al SO, committed Of tral.
Charles RegelsOn, OF No. "a Rldge-St, was found
,,,oou, in "a wiy Dfoone-,. YESTERDAY mo-png,
ami arre u tie Trt-el Pr-cn station hoasa where he died
II is supposed Lis ccou, that he had Aen
81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
Az ,vrp1c,N SENTENCED IN BRAZIL.

William p. Byrne, native Of this State, and
first mate of the American ship King Phip, according
10 adyices by the steamship Mcrrmac, has been sen
fenced to imprisonment years for the murder OF
Albert Caken the steward the vessel. Thomas
Murphy the second mate, tried for the same Onese
hut was acquitted. The murder was committed while
Rvrne was apparently 10 drunken IL, IN which ne not
ONLY killed the steward Out wounded two scamen ana
was engaged In a fight with the second mate wnen
force fran the American ffig4te arrived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22

that the attempted strike was melted nv men ou Which
povment who hoped to pront p w. a"1 9 ,c,,on was
mo" m sccordancc with the plan adopted last FIJI. am
- -, ccnrral i'm its application Ia all tho empO g;
,W ~, rcI,nunches were introduced tho wages OF
"n .v and drIvers were increased. Tne Boari Oh
Directors diSapproyed oi thlS, oul W ~ NOV "
., tba old rates until the Winter was over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
BROOKLYN.

The police arrested $50 persons last week.
The amount received for taxes during the
past week $3s,2l3 95
Work will be resumed on the Brooklyn tower
and anchorage OF the East River Bridge during the
present week. If the weather continues favorable.
Patrick Needham, who is employed rs q Ia
York. was arrested yesterday for embezzn9 sas FROM
his employer
James Brobson. residing at No. 81 Harrison
st. WAS arrested Saturday. charged with committing
burglary at the store OF Patrick Rely at No 40 Car
rol-si., aud carving away property valued at $40
Mrs. Catharine Maxwell, the abortiOnist, who
ia In Raymond Street JAIL the charge of having
caused the death Of AntoiDette Fenner Is very H. Col
Spencer her counsel will argue a motion TO admit hor
to bail in the Supreme Court today.
Mayor Hunter will present n communication
to the Board OF Aldermen to-day requesting that body
to protest against several bills before the Legsla
ture, which, n passed, will add al least 0O00O0 ~ the
debt OF the city.
Detective lime yesterday arrested William
Wagner. Il blacksmith, upon complaint OF Christian
Rcrschermanp, Of Fresh Pond, L. L. who him OF
entering his reside nee stealing $50 The accused
was taken To Queens County for trial.
Coroner Simms was given notice on Satur-
was found In the Of the residence OF H. b. Curtis
NJ NO 559 Cunbeandst. II Is believed Ia have be.u
placed there by servant girl who
several days
The Committee of the Board of SuDeryisors
appointed to Investigate the charge that the
MIX furnished 10 the county Institutions was of N in
ferior quality, held short session on SATURDAY. s.v
eral employ Is at The bulldogs stated that tie milk
similar TO that sold 10 grocery stores tbrougbon ths
'''' o. "" IAaneia Tue manufacturer Of the milk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22

Metropolitan Hotel-James H. Daksr ssv,,t Of sfS,",
81 Noa.lGs Ho-ien Jsmes s. Esss, o. 70, ~ WodrSs o.
ARM Wilson Of South Ssro md Costrsssnsn
HOllLeut-Go H. g. Knight OF ysner Il.
ofiioinnd 70 Wadsor HopI-Couot Tysikies, OF - cassi
YoTk HkI-CapL John Mhouse OF the arendoa
~ brand C4ntral Hofl-Mrs. Ann Eliza iouDg Of WAN
InLlI Scnti
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22

PROBABLE MEMORIAL BY THE BOOK PUBLISHERS OF
THIS CITY TO PosTMAsTER-GENERAL JEWELL

rROBABlE MEMORIAL BY THE BOOK PUBLISHERS OF
THIS CITY TO POsTMAsTER-GENERAL JEWELL,
OPPOSING ITS PROVISIONS.
The usual Spring meeting of thc Association
NJ Book Of this city Will held during the hrst
week in Apr when 1t is expected some decided expires
sion OF opinion Will be given regarding the new Postal
law in the shape Of memorial TO PostmasteT-General
Jewell IN opposition to It's provisions. Inc opinion
was expressed In a number OF the more prom
,nent pubishiDc houses that at present no action
could he taken on their part, for there could DC
no redress until another session Of Congress Be-
yond this the operation Of tho law was Temporarily
DELAYED; so, until declared in force, they eollu Iec
easy and this pospOuement might prove for an lnden
mite period The opinion further expressed that
the book publishing would not be put TO great
troubc on account Of the law for the mail was only
made available BY them in sending books 70 transient
rustnmprs away from localities where the WORKS were
sold True the increase IN charges would w0S consul
traty 10 the Of the publisher but not l' I o1 C
and consequently. would not decrease tGe s"d tltcu
iaton Books that could be sold TO regular dealers az
Ci.connt If 3 ucr cent could be sent 10y man 10 tdh-
sicut customers even when paying dOuDc lHc oG rt,tH
prove satiSfat Orv, then - was easy 20
raise the price list To distant transient custom 10 meet
the increased prepaid postage. ,. 1890. 49,.
In regard TO the vlbuOn OF religions tracts eie'
reark ed that this wOud, OF course, he turtaled
Tor these tracts could Tie sold 10 ucaiciS at EO
uAra trade discount they certainly could ne sens 10 the
missionaries at the usual fun Rates even paving TIE d
ditoual postage. II upon the newspaper ana mag
azuc circulation that tAe law would be more severely
felt for he number OF hooks sent Ivy ma MAS compare
iiyely small. All considered that any acton NJ TINS
time cOndcmnug the law would ne premature, taouSh
without doubt Will form very important feature III
. coming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22

GENrLEMEN's HATs.-Spring style for 1877;
are inspection aud sale LsPENchsID Manufacturer llS
haSsagsL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22

WHEN the mucous surfaces OF the BrOnchla
are sore or naame Dr. J,rsgs BIP1CFORiSr will AFFORD prompt
eL beskn. up Cold slbiDg Cough viii hnd in 10
remedy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
HOME M VS..
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

rBERvoNETpR YBSrgaDAYAT HUDSurs. IN p'oao w. " NJ
o.u-2lo Na.p-23, nm-32' hd1sd'-iS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
,,ned that the min was OF good quality but because
was old IL was not sold "a the trade

The Rev. DIR. Il. DeWtC laih"so VI WV
Tabernacle announced previous to his sermon yeeter
d,v moru,nc that he had received cable dspntch from
Dr. d. L. Moody. the reviyaist, OF London aShns nun
70 come at ones II possible. and take part IN .no %
meetings now being held in London Last evening auo
Board OF the Church held meeting, ana AFTER sono
cnsson IL was decided not to permit Ut. iaiI'to "
leave at present cabo dispatch was occoruiusy so
~ DR. Moody as follows Cannot come. Great aWaken-
ing I'm nv church. No time for EsaDgeIicaI mhsteia
leave AIneIlca" .
LONG ISLAND.
JAMAICA.-An association of sportsmen mas
been formed here having for its objects the proecuoh
game aud the enforcement OF the laws relating TO hun
ing &c 1t is reported that George W. Bergen treas
urer OF Queens County, viii refuse TO pay the Increase
OF salary recently voted to the County Judge ana 5no
gate by tho Board OF Supervisors on The grounu nut
The salaries these officials are liked Dy legislative
enactment and that the Supervisors hayo no power
authority In the premises. TIC question Wlll' accoru
ngly soon probably occupy the attention Of the courts
through wits OtJnandamus.
BABYLoS-The project for opening the Great south
Bay, Us deepening the channel at points whcfe ~ may
necessary, to admit or the passage or sutll
craft from NewYOrk along the shore wlthn inc QUEER
line OF beaches Is generally received with Mncn favor
along South Side. petition to the Legislature,
asking for State aid IN tho preliminary work mas al
ready been largely signed Tine steamer Nlck>pHB'
which WAS recently wrecked FIRE Island HSat, mas
entirely gone pieces, nothing bit the steam ces re-
naming visible In the The Board OF super
yIsors Suffolk County have consented 70 takc no uF
ther action in the case OF Ira Kecham, the deaultng
Collector OF this the loss has been maze good
by his father-inaw and his bondsmtn. 1t is thought
that Mr. Ketcham himself VIII soon be able 70 MAKE inc
loss good no will probably realize from outsIanulne
Investments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-22
STATEN ISLAND.
Martin. W


SrAPLEToN.-Eenry Martin, watchman OF
tho Coast Wreckng CompaDy's dock. picked up the
body OF an unknown on Saturday. The deceased
was feet inches IN hight had black hair, and was
dressed in dark gray cloth coat and pantaloons, WIN
blue shirt aud army shoes In the pockets were fonna
a penknifo and a photograph Of tho Rev Henry Whtu
BeecAer Tue body had evidently boon IN inc wafer
long time, as 10 was much deeOmpOSed
ELT1YGyILr.-As the early train from the Cnlton
landing Saturday was approaching the h"ltch Gt li'
place. owing TO the accumuat on OF Ice ana sho" the
svitch could not be adjusted and the locomotive WIN
the train left the track The road vas blocked Tor sew
eTal hours.
MARsHLASD.-At meeting OF citizens called 10 as
cuss tne matter OF the proposed change Of name was
dccided 70 cal the place Green Riga, the BOUNDARY
extending from VdCso Forge 10 GlnOrIs Lane IL lhe
town OF Westncld.
RiCHNoSD-Tbe new Democratic Board or S1per-
yisors Of Richmond Comfy have appC nicd Nh J1uh
Mcnan as Clerk OF the Board, IN place OF CroweH CON
ner, WHO has filed the position for several years.
ToTIENvuLE.-Joseph EaCan was arralSnei Dcfofe
Justice Wood SATURDAY., on the charge of NaGraucy,
aud was sent to the County Poor-house Tor " DAYS