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Honor the Lord with thy Substance

Two men knew verv well. some years
ago. on the streets Of New York. talking
about the matter Of fbenerolence--oDe said
to the other
You give too much. / will wait until
gel large p lie of money, then | will
give
No said the other, II viii give as
God prospers me
Hear the seq 'cl The former lives in
New York cit, to lav ,lollarless; the lat
ter gathered Two hundred and tfty thou
sand dollars.
iheleve that the reason why many pco
pie are kept poor is becanse they do not
give enough Ii a man gives in the right
spirit to the Lord Jesus Christ and to the
church. he is insured for time and etcrni
ty The bank of England is a weak in.
-titurion compared with the bank that any
Christian IN n can draw upon That man
who stands hv Christ, Christ will stand
by him Mark that, the man who stands
by Christ will find Christ standing 10y
him.
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CONGRESSIONAL
Opening Of the Fory-Fourrh Congress
SENATE
SENATE
WAsHlNaToN, Dec 6, 1875.

The overflow from the House surged
into the galleries Of the Senate, and they
were well filled The mourning arlang.
ell for the funeral ceremonies of Vice.
President Wilson remains in its plaee
and his chair. heavily draped, was placed
in the rear Of that occupied by the presi
ding officer.
The Senate was called to orderpromp.
~ at l2 o'cloek by Hon T, W. Ferry, oi
Michigan, president pro tenn.
Rev DR. Sunderland. chaplain, offered
up prayer
Senator Cooper, OF Tennessee. presen-
ted the credentials Of David M Key, ap
pointed United States senator in place
of Andrew Johnson, deceased, and he
was sworn IN Senator Anthony submit
Ted II resolution providing for The ap.
pointmeut ota committee of tw" senators
To join such committee as may he appoint.
ed by the house of representatives, To i'll
form the president tnat aquo,um OF the
two houses tud assembled, aud that con
gress was ready to receive any commu.
n,cation he may he pleased to nuke,
wlich was agreeu 10, anu the cnafr ap
pointed Senators Anthony and Thurman
such committee.
At II: Is the Senate took a recess for
half an hour.
On reassemhling Senator Boutwell, an
nonnced the death of Vice President
Wilson, and said that at an early dnv res
olutions relating to his life, character aud
public services would be offered
Senator Anthony said it was not prob
able that any message would be received
from the house to day, or ii ut all it would
be at very late hour, he therefore
thought the senate might as well adjourn.
He wade motion to that effect. wklch
was agreed to, and ut II 40 the senate al
iourned till to morrow
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Uncompromisinc Honesty

Tue other day a man with gaunt look
halted h, fore an eating stand at the Cen
tral Market. and after long survey OF
the yianas he said t. the Woman:
IL am poor man, but II be honest
if have to he buried in paupers' Field
What is the matter now = asked the
woman, regarding him With suspicion.
No one saw me pick up $40 bill
here by this sialti early this morning, but
as SAID before II ne honest
= \ so blll-pick up. SHE whispered,
bringing hiand smile 10 her face
Il suppose he continued, that some
one passing along here could have drop
ped such bllI, bat 1t seems more TEA.
sonahle to tliuk that Tie money Was lcst
! by you."
Don't talk So loud, she sal rs aiic
! leaned over the stand. /" Yun are an aun-
est man. and II have YOUR name pat in
\ i,s.t~-g--- "A. -s-----l--~--r-s.-
naru ", rking widow, sud it ,,ou had'nt
brought hack that money it would have
gone hard vi Ii my pour lit 10 chil lren
Ill pick ur m"ney by stand l al.
wa, 5 give il up he said rs he sat down
on one Of the stools.
That right---that's honest she
whispered Draw light up here and
have some breakfast"
| He needed no second invitation. The
way nc went for cold han, fried sausage,
biscuit and coffee WAS terrific to the wo-
man. w. s.
Yes-l -um try
he remarked between bites
That's right II ! found any mon
ey belonging to you I'd give it up, you
bet Have another cup OF coffee {
Don t--car,--iiduu.' h- said as he
mined more hsm into lis mouth.
Even court.hips have an ending The
uli chap finally began tn breathe like u
toundered horse, and pretty soon attel
that he rose from the table,
You are good man to bring my los,
brushed away the crumbs.
"Oa, IN honest, lie rppli d. "whcr
| And amy lost money always give il
up
Well. III take it now, please" she
said, as he began to button his coat
Take what p he asked.
That lost money you found
II didn't find any Iii be honest with
you, however, il ever do find any around
here"
"You old liar! Didn't you say yor
found a $40 bill here -
mo. ma am. sail that no one saw
me pick up such bill here"
Pay me for them pery. .shuns !. she
yelled. clulching at his throat.
IL Il he honest with you-1 havn't ;
cent he replied, as he held her off.
She tried to tip hun over into barre
of charcoal, but he broke loose. aud be-
fore she recovered from her management
he was block away and gallop!ng along
like a stage horse
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TUESDAY, DC, m Der Z.

The house, on motion OF Mr. Randall,
to k recess uutii clock, the hour
| fixed for the drawing of seats
At that hour the recess was extended,
! to give the members absent on the com
mittee to wait on the president Messrs
| Cox. Knox snh Blaine--an opportunity
to he present and select their seats when
their names should be called, The cour
tesy Of allowing the oldest continuous
meinbels to select seats in advance of the
drawing, WAS extended to Messrs. Kelly,
Kelly and Stephens, or Georgia.
Atl:l5, Mr. Cox reported that the
committee had waited ON the president,
aud that a communication in writing
would be sent 10 the house forthwith.
The speaker Submitted the question
whe her the house woui draw tile seats,
or have the president message read
The former course was adopted. A blind
folded page drew The numbers from the
box. one hy one. and the member drawn
came from the outside Of the bar, where
all were congregated, and occupied the
seat which he purposed holding for con
gress The first names drawn were Messrs
Whitehouse. Ely aud King. The demo-
Gratis took the seats on the east side, To
the right of the speakers chair. the side
they have occupied during many con
gressional terms. Some. however. selec.
ted seats on the western, or the republl.
can side of the chair. MF. Banks sslee
tel the seat which he formerly occupied
a. the extreme left, resisting the invita-
ton of Mr. Blaine TO take the scat near
him, indicating that tho atmosphere
about there was too strong for him
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acts, | will divest myself. to the utmost
Of nv ability, of all personal bias, and
observe complete fairness and impartial
lty toward all the great diversified litter.
ests OF our country, represented In this
house
Mr.. Kelley. OF Pennsylvania, as the
oldest member of the house, IN continu-
GUS service. administered tile oath OF or.
flee to the speaker.
The oath of office was then admins.
tered by the speaker, beginning with the
members from the New England states.
who, being called, ranged themselves In
line in front Of the clerks desk, and there,
with nplifted hands, went through their
/ part of the ceremony. What Is known
- the iron.clad oath was administered to
the members, genernlly; but sixty one
of the southern members being unable
to take that oath, the modified oath was
administered
Tie delegates from the territories
were then called and sworn In, taking the
iron clsd oath. g.
/, Mr. Lamar then offered = resolution
declaring the following persons officers
ot the house: Clerk, Geo NJ. Adams,
Ky. sergeant at arms, Jao. G. Thomp.
son, Ohio; doorkeeper, Lafayette H
Fitzhngh, Texas; postmastea, jas. Nj.
Stewart, Virginia; and chaplain, Rev. j.
l., Taomer, d. G.
Nlr Wheeler. Of New York. offered an
amendment substituting the names Of the
present incmubents for those offered, viz I.
Messrs Mcpherson. Ordway, Sherwood.
aud Butler. The amendment was reject
ed and the ri2nal resolution adopted
The newly elected officers were then
sworn in Messrs Ftzhugh ana Stewart
taking the modified oath.
A message was seat TO the senate, 10
inform that body tnat the house was or
ganized and ready for business.
A enmmltee was appointed to Join a
like committee on the part of the senate,
IT, wait upon the president and inform
him that congress was in session and
ready to receive any Communication that
he might he pleased to make.
Messrs. Cox, af New York, Knott and
Blaine were appointed.
Mr. Ran,ial offered resolution utiopt-
| "sS tiS '"'cS VI shS W. y b'hSh Sppt Oos
us the rules nf the present house, except
rules l6H AID l67, and also providing for
| the appointment OF committee on rules
to consist of the speaker amt four mem.
hers Rules l66 and 1877 are those ATOP.
ted by last cong ess requiring motions
tp suspend rules TO be seconded by the
majority. and foraidiing the entertaining
nf UiIlntplr inItinnl
Mf Garfield suggested that by imemo
rial usage the ra.es of the preceding
house became the rules Of this house
withon, any special legislation.
Mr.. Garfield, (coutemptuously Job,
yes. (Laushter.)
The resolutions were adopted. aud Ii
for choice OF seats, take place at l
clock tomorrow.
The nouse then adjourned.
Many members, conspicuous among
them Mir. Blaine. stepped UP to the speak
er's chair, aud took tins opportunity OF
congraluIating him ON his election, and
on the manner IN wuich he had d!schar.
ged his first days duties.
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Louisville Election,

Esecrpn ~. Jh.nEasyUnE, E,.tp tpseaaayl,sgg.
took place. to day. resulting IN the choice
OF Charles d Jacobs ss mayor. The
others are Henry Wolford. treasurer; J.
A. Kraek, assessor; David Ferguson. tax
receiver; William Geissee. auditor. Tbs
contest for mayor was very exciting, anl
fought harder than any previous one in
the history Of Louisville. For six months
it has waged with unusual 6orceness. II
hsd been feared that scrious trouble
would occur to-day, but the appearance
of the State militia. and 6ve hundred
special police, probably had the effect or
maintaining peace and quiet. The ma.
jorily OF Mr. Jacobs. who Is the present
mayor, is quite small, being only about
900.
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-.Itis said that the British manufac

1t is said that the British manufac
turers of cotton goods are becoming
much alarmed at the importation OF A.
merican cotton goods. Mr. L. Garrett
informed the chamber of commerce OF
Bradford, England, that the American
cottons were not only cheaper, but better.
than Lancanshirc goods they were strous
and durable, while those manufactured
in Lancanshire were laden with SKIING
Mr.. Garrett also remarked that it was not
surprising that cheap cotton goods could
be shipped from America, seeing tha:
many companies in Lancanshire were
earning profit of forty to tifty per cent
Mr. Hugh Mason, a large manufactures
iu Lsncanshre, IN addressing meeting
of his work people. said he thought tho
importation of American cloths . formi-
dable fact
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GOODBYE, BOSS.
Escape Of w. M. Tweed.
NEW YoRx, Decembar /

NEW YoRx, December 1.
A dispatch was reccivedat police head
quarters, this evening, stating that VIZ.
M Tweed had just escaped from tho Gus
tody Of Warden Dnnham, Of Ludlow St.
Jail Word was iafely telegrapLo.l
to every police station In this city, Brook.
lyn, and neigaboring cities, notifying the
police TO be on the lockout Warisu
Durham subsequently, called on Inspect.
or Dilks. vt the police central Office. al i
stated that he had aocompan.c cd the psis-
oner TO the residence Of Mas gwsed. n
the corner OF Madison Avenue and rjlfy.
Ninth street. and while there Tweed re.
questad permission to sec his Wits r,t.
vately. Durham unhesitatinRly fvsn,si
his request, aud Tweed went up stAirs ~
his wife's apartments, leaving one Of h.s
sons to entertain Durham and deput,
After waiting about ten minutes, Dunhsu
became uneasy. and set young Tweed %
stairs to tell his father to come down im
mediately, As they desired to return to
the Jail. In short time the young ma
returned aud informed Dunham that hi.
father had gone. Duntan at oace search.
cd the house thoroughly, but no trace ~
the Boss could be found; aud leaving the
deputy in charge Of the house, hurried
to the residence of Sheriff Conner, au,.
informed that officer Of the escape. The
police authorities were promptly no.iAal
aud the ceutrsl office detectives 1t onc,,
went out, and are securing the city In all
directions.
New Yonk. Dec. !.
A report is in circulation, but cannot
be verified, that Tweed escaped . week
ago, an.l Is now well away from the couu
try Sheriff Conner and Warden Dup-
ham are liable to fne of $1,000 and one
year Imprisonment for their neglect, aud
If Tweed is not forthcoming, will lie n,A
to get full benefit Of the law. The poiics
are unable To find any one who saw the
coach which 1t is supposed carried Of
Tweed, or the driver Of the coach who
had been left at his residence BY the aher-
il officers. The sheri1's deputies srs
securing the city. also, without resnlk
The police are still Of the opinion thst
Tweed passed out Of the frost basamest
door, and was taken to Sixtieth street
and East river. where he embarked In a
small steam vessel.
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POETRY
From the Turf, Field and Farm.
On Creation.
n ). 4. srrwAsr, ATLANTA. GA.

sS J. 4. sfEwAnf, ATLANTA. GA.
In the beginning, God created"
Prior 70 the great beginning,
mr., " men there WAS no heaven or earth,
When therewas no starlisht-suplight-
When creation hEd no hlrth;
When black and boundiess nothing
,Brsathless, liieless.. round him tell,
what occurred to wake bis slamberY
WhatWas there to break the spell?
Breathless, cherries, ail.peryadinr,
,,Starless, wsrldless, boulidIess night,
Was the nothing at Beginning
Gut OF whlch sprang wolids 3f light;
Out OF which were made the heavens-
Countless worlds, remota and near,
And all living, moving ftstnres
In the depths OF sea OF sir.
Yet we know not what az. sassd Him
10 begin the mighty pix
Of creation in its vastnes4,
Forming, lastly, sinful nan.
Why did Henut ieay1gseet a0skiae
In its harmless, silent III ace,
ksths. tuan make man ss-sinful
As to damn the human rsss7
But, It's said, that man W. .iniess,
Until tempted when he Il H.
Tempted by subtle serpent.
crawling from the depthst tf hell;
Pure and spotless rs the I'LL.
In Its early opening blosn,s
Until tempted BY the devil
To the shades ot sin sne gloom.
When that black and boundless nothing,
Harmless. lifeiess, round him tell. -
Why did God create the devil.
er conceive All endless he'll
If creation sent forth evil,
Or an evil comes Of good,
Then where is tho point dividing
Satan's works from work. Of God 2
When there was no sunlight. moonlight;
When there was no heaven or hell;
When there was no place for SHINING,
Or for sinful man to DWELL,
Why was silence ever brokenf
Why was man TO weakness born I
Why were devils made u tempt him,
And then leave him here to mourn
Vast and searching are these questions.
Piercing. probing to the core,
Peering back beyond crvstion
To GREAT NuTHING-nothing moro.
Vas though simple is tht question,
Piercing, probing to the core
Il II true there once was nothing,
Nothing. nothing. nothing more.
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NO. sc;

1t was twenty minutes past two when
the drawing was completed. As soon -
order was restored, the presidents mes.
sage was received and presented, and
read by Reading Clerk Meha6ey. The
reading occupied two hours and ave min
utes
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New Hope Grange, No. GIG.

HENRY RsMY. Master.
&c. Wright, Overseer.
J W. Hatfield. Lecturer.
j T. Hatfield Steward.
Boaa \dov. Chaplin.
John Hatfield. Treasurer.
John Johnston. Secretary.
4 NJ CoW.h GATE Keeper,
Mr.. NJ r. Hatfield Ceres.
Mrs. Lnvina Wagnor Pomona.
Miss Cor,l-ia Gii-rrap Flora, ...,,.T
Miss l.. j. Johnston, Asst Stewardess.
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"A new ballad is entitled " Tell Me.
Mary. How to Woo Thee" And it Mary
is sensible girl she will tell him not to
come oitensr than three Nights ~ toe
week, and rot to stay later than ! o'clock
a. IN. This going seven nights . week.
and sitting up till 5 O'Clock in the morn.
ing ruins the health and augmenss the
old man { coal bill.
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-" Mamie" said mother to = little
six year old III WAS little girl like
yon would pick up nll those chips
+. W.ll, mama said the little one ain t
you glad you are not Il little girl :"
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>namrocK Gr,nge No. "a.

= r Cox Master.
w. B Shoemaker OverSeer,
Leonla- Neal Lecturer.
Houston Landnn. steward,
James J.. shoemaker Asst Steward
Eli Oliver, Chaplain.
Manson W. Hill Treasurer,
H. Hale. Secretary.
Samuel llil', Gaze Keeper.
Mrs Rnrha Hale. Ceres
Eliza V shoemaker Pomona,
Narrissa Shorm,krr. Flora,
Ju'lia London, Stewartless.
Me-ting. Saturday morning 8 O'Clock. after
the full moon of each month. Granyrrs In
good standing are invited to meet With Us.
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A man said his son had a well stor
ell mind, hut his neighbors never could
find where be stored it!
The Van Buren press., 1875-12-14
Sarah Grove Grange, No. 81.

j. s. DANIEL. Master.
j. W. Mntlock. Overseer,
A. Cooling, Lecturerl
DC. Say"ly. ST. ward.
NJ. Il. Henderson, Assistant Steward,
w. 7 Parsley. Chaplain.
j. Whitehead. Treasurer.
Is. F. Massey. Secretary,
". A. Kelley. GATE Keeper.
Mrs. G. NJ. Danirl Ceres.
NJ. h. Gonding, Pomona.
NJ. Bowin. Flora.
NJ. Johnson. Lady Asst. Steward.
The Van Buren press., 1875-12-14

--Fifteed thousand people viii 60 70
church TO see q beautiful girl married.
but if 1t rains on Sunday they ''sin't Well.
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Hickory Grove Grange, No. 21O.

TT. STEWARD. Master.
w p. Yalrn. Overseer,
ii SNOW Lecturer.
James Fihin. secretary.
A. Howell. Assistant Steward,
J. r. Hin Chaplin.
John Spirr. Treasurer.
S u. Met lure. Secretary.
William Ashell. Gatr Keeper,
Mrs n. VI. Steward. Ceres,
Mrs + = Bragg. Pomona,
Miss r. r., Spier. Flora.
Mrs VI Bullock. Lady Assistant Steward
Regular meeting first Saturday after full
moon.
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FRATE r NAL.
MASONIC.
noval Arch Mn4ona.

u,lE regular Conyocations of VAN BuREN CRATER,
I'll No. B. K. 4. NJ. are held at Masonic Hall. on
|Mlnl lay Evening after saturday before tha full
lnlIa VISITING 90 n ,inions in good standing are
j. Q. KENNEDY. II. p.
" Il. Il. SHEBLsr. Secretary, dotltf
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Alma Grange, No. 20.

AAhh" ANos SOs
NJ. F. LOCKE. Master.
A. J Steward. Overseer,
F. L. Seward Lecturer.
j. +. Smith. Steward.
W. X Boiling Assistant Steward.
i. Dohhs. Chaplain.
7. w. Boiling. Treasurer,
A. b, Howell. Secretary.
I I. Byars, Gate Keeper.
Mrs. n. 4 Locke, teres.
Mrs. B p. Renfroe. Pomona,
Mrs. NJ. a Pride. Flora
Mrs. NJ. A. Smith. Stewardess.
Prairie Grove Grange. No. 17S.
CHAs. 7 PFRRINE. Master
VIM T. Morgan. OvrrSeer.
Samuel Ramsden Lecturer.
J. Il. Smith. steward.
j. ID. Parker. Asst. steward,
Sam'l. K iSoarland. Chaplain.
John B. kiblei. Tr-a nrer.
l.. + Bryan. Secretary.
John kibler Gate Keeper,
Mrs. A j Winters. Ceres,
y. G. kiblpr. Flora.
:" Kate Shields Pomona.
Emma Miers, Stewarless.
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Lafayette Grange, No. 40.

RICHARD Hill. Master,
Thomas N Ingram. Overseer,
Elisha Dean. Lecturer. H.
Jumes L Jones. steward.
Lcondus N. Hill. Assistant Steward.
w. &. Meadors. Chaplain.
Columbus Z. Adams. Treasurer,
w. 7 Dean. Gate Keeper
william A, Arnold. Secretary,
Mrs. Mary 4. IIill Ceres
Mrs Caroline Dean. Pomona,
Mrs Caroline Love. Flora.
Mrs. +. V. Meadors. Stewardess.
Regular meetings every saturday. before
the first sabbath in each month, at the resi-
dence of elisha Dean. At ! o'cl,ck p. m, aI,t
we earnestly invite members In good stand
ing of other Oranges to meet with US.
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Van Buren, Grange, No. 3S.

DANIEL MICHAEL. Master,
NJ. e. l.emlry. overseer,
T.. II llnyl Lecturer. uh
NJ. T. West, Steward.
Michael Furie Assistant Steward,
Samuel McCurlv. Chaplain.
Alfred Tool. Treasurer,
Henry Sllibley ,etary.
william Hurst. Eatp Keeper,
Mrs. belinda Tool Ceres.
Mrs Phrbe Brunk. Pomona,
Miss Mary \ Shoop. Flora.
Mrs 5. a. Furie, l.ady Asst. Steward.
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Arizona Grange, No. 80.

&C. HOLLAND. Master,
G. W. Meeks. Overseer,
Walter Fine. Lecturer.
W. NJ Wickett steward.
W. NJ. Walker. Assistant Steward,
r. . Kelley. Chaplain,
&. B Roe. Treasurer.
II Varhle. :, cretary.
W. NJ, Varhlr. Gate Keeper.
Mrs. Canptte ilanlin. Ceres.
Miss Sarah Mckibben. Pomona.
Mrs. Catherine Walker. Flora.
Mrs Martha Gilmore. Lady Asst. Steward
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Oranges in Crawford County.
Crawford Grange.

JAMES SANGsTER. Master.
W. A. B DAVENPORT Lecturer
THOMAS 5. FOSTER steward.
,. 4. CoTrkELL. Assistant steward,
PEARSON MAYFikLD. Treasurer,
T. Is, LoID. Chaplain.
X. &. HALFWAY. Secretary,
4. j, FOSTER Gate Keeper.
Mrs. JULIA FOSTER, Ceres.
Mrs. HIRAM BkoDiE, Pomona,
Mrs SUSAN 4. LuID. Flora,
Mrs Z. NJ. HOLMAN, Lady Asst Stew',l
Mulberry Grunge, No. 1877.
z. HopPER. Master.
VS.. BAILEY. Ov-rseer.
W.J REMY. Lecturer.
sili St.vlrl.
}. ~ ,Di,S t.Sisttnt Steward.
JOSEPH ScnTr. Chaplin.
i. W. MARLER, Treasurer.
WILLIAM WILKERsoN. Secretary.
Ell MORGAN. Gate Keeper.
Mira + A QuEsENBfRY. Geres.
Mrs. FREDoNIA SCoTT. Pomona.
Mrs MARY i,ESNETT. Flora.
Miss JOSIE WI6LEy, Asst. Stewardess.
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20
ian HteHgencer.

SUDDEN INFLUENcEs.-It is the
squall that upscts the boat, while the
steady wind crowds hard upon it but
only drives it right along towards its
destined port. The slow force of the
steady current may press it in vain
against the dam, but once let the
pent-up waters above break away and
come with a sudden burst, and yields
to the instant pressure, and goes down
before the torrent. The slow, gent le
action Of he'clcctric current is harm
less, and often healthful, but the con.
centrated flash and burning bolt smite
to swift destruction.
SO it is with sudden influences on
the impulsive and impetuoas natures
of man. The approach stealthily
and strike quickly. Unwatchful and
unaware Of the coming blow, we arc
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-11-20

believe l can if try" "Would you
rather die than give it up?" 1 asked.
sNo, would rather give it up than
die," said he. "Nill you sign n
pledge if 1 write one?" l asked. He
said, 81 have half mind to-" 81
will write pledge, if you will sign
it," continued. 81 will sign it for
one year." said he. And he wrote us
follows: 81, r.. f., do hereby pledge
my word and honor, that after Octo-
her 1st, 1878, l will neither touch,
taste, nor handle anything that will
intoXicatc, for the space Of one year,
so help me God" And he signed it,
and his neighbor and l signed it as
witnesses. BY this time he was very
much in earnest, and he said, 81 am
now in my right mind, and I know
what | am doing. If l can keep that
pledge one year 1 can keep it ten. l
will have Mr.. S. to write this pledge
on the first blank page in this new
Bible; and will sign it with ink and
keep it where I can often look at it !;
and if there is any strength or honor
in me, l will keep it. am glad you
came to see me. / had no eXpecta-
ton Of anything like this happening
to-day. This is q good days work
for me. Give me your address; for
if can keep this pledge l shall want
10 write you a letter. Will not my
poor wife rejoice! Will not my en-
ploycr he glad lie talked Of dis
charging me, but now lie will not
need to do it. There is no man in
this valley that can earn moro money
than 1 can, if only let liquor alone"
Bible Agents Report.