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New-York tribune., 1876-12-19
cgJc1G0s REvIv4L or RELIGION


When Messrs Moody and Sankey. about
eleven weeks ago, began their labors IN CHI
cago, the peculiarities OF that city were
thought to furnish them with an unusually
good opportunity Of exhibiting the power OF
their sermons and their songs. They have
now for the present closed their labors In that
locality. These were begun under the disad-
voptapeous circumstance of the Presidential
clection. Int they are concluded with a full
expression of satisfaction on the part OF all
who are seriously interested in them. Mr.
Moody, as we are informed, has been specially
successful in securing the interest ana CO.
oprratlon of the clergy. Indeed, we see 1t IN
timated that il Is by them that the campaign
has been carried on. They have done far more
than tbey have seemed to do, while the les
sons which Mr.. Moody has taught them, of
tbe best method Of creating and keeping up a
religious feeling, are not likely to be forgotten
Mr.. Moody has also exercised an excellent
influence over the churches. 1t Is rather
curiously said that there have been as many
" conversions III the churches IA ont OF them,"
and there is even talk of "a change OF hear" "
experienced by several ministers of the Cos
mel But still more noteworthy fact is that
during these three months Mr.. Moody has
been in his usual effective way preaching a
gospel of temperance in Chicago, where, if we
NAV credit rumor, it was very much needed.
II is asserted that not less that one thousand
drinking men have been converted not only
to religion but to total abstinence, the Friday
noon meetings having been especially for their
class. There is something positive and prac-
teal about this, which all can understand.
MANY revivalsts content themselves with
promulgatng thcories-Mr. Moody is content
with nothing less than theory and practice
combined. He has had long season in Chi
cogo, but it is characteristic of him that his
seasons are usually long. In fact, wherever
h, may go, he seems to wear well-a fact in
d,cating qualities which have been uncommon
even among distinguished preachers of his
kind. "
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

The idiocy which Yesterday described In
the matter of the fast mails is confessed to-day
by the mail agents but they insist that the idiot IS
not in the Government employ. The fast-mail cars
over the Pennsylvania road are now run as part OF
the same trains which they accompanied year ago,
starting at 425 a. m. year ago it was found prac-
ticable TO cross with the mails to Jersey City by
the 4:15 boat, thus giving the newspapers until
about $40 a. m to deliver their papers at the Post
Office. The express companies bearing lHE IRIB-
UNEs Yesterday morning succeeded in catching this
same 1926 train by taking the 4:15 boat. Tie
Post-Onice authorities can readily do the same
That is thoy can do with the same facilities; bnt
il the posacar is not brought to the depot, as the
express cars are, but left on the track near the
other side of Jersey City, as 1t was yesterday,
little more time will be required. The Division
SUPERINTENDENT Of the Pennsylvania Railroad f..
w. Jackson. claims to be acting under orders from
superors in Philadelphia and to be without option
70 alter hours If this is true, the idocy is to be
traced to some person connected with the road not
vet named, in that locality. At any rate, the alb
surdity of tho arrangement is such as to warrant
us in continuing to use the express companies for
the present, and to have nothing to do With the
slow Fast Mail"
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

An increase of $4,000 in the Democratic
vote over that cast for Alcorn, the lnde-
pendent Republican, for whom thousands of
Republicans voted, is partially explained by a
decrease of 30,O63 il the Republican vote
since the last Presidential election. 1t is pal
pabe that nothing less than the most miracu-
lous conversion in all modern history has here
occurred. The cOlOred men of Mississippi evil
IDENTIFY feel very deeply the need of reform.
In some way, they have become IN most
wonderful degree attached to Mr.. Tilden.
But the strangest feature Of the whole affair
is that this great moral and peaceful revolution
was effected almost wholly in certain localities,
while the same lofty aspiration for Reform,
the same Christian spirit, returning votes for
massacres, do not appear in other parts of
the State. Comparison of the vote of 1872
with that of 1876 in six counties for exam
pie, will show that the conversion was very
unanimous in spots
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19
ompssmemts ano alssnnqs Co. Night.

rIvTu AyRSpg THBArER =" School for Scandal
CnASp OPERA HoUsE--" Black Crook. -,
TYCFuM THEATER.-" Richeieu." BOOth
OLYMPIC NOVELTY THEATEB-- --NaileIy'
PARK THRATER.-" Little Nell" Lotta'
sAN FRANCIsCo MINsrkHIA "a x,o-.o,,
ToSY PAsTOps NEW THEArER.-2 ana 3; variety,
TwESTYLTHIRD STREET OPERA HOUSE. heIiy " Ho'A
biinstrels ,,,,- ,,u,.ou ~
UEION souARR THEATRR.-" Miss MUTTON.
WAIIACK's THE ATER.-" The ShauShrLun''
ouMoRE's GARDEN Equestrian Festival -, pu
HEILER's WONDER THEATER -Magical ana Muscai hN
Torrance.
HIsTORICAL LdRRARY.-Anniversary.
NEw-YoRK AoUARIUM.-Day and Evening
TAMMANV HALL.-Biard Contest.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19
POLITICAL NOTES.

The funeral of the Republic has been -,
definitely postponed owing to the obs.inacy OF
President Grant, by his talk OF Sunuay; ys
slammed the ghost of Caesar back into ifs CONN
sat down on the grave. II "a
Gov. Hayes's waste paper basket is saio "
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

out of $4,000. It was never supposed before
that he could intimidate anybody. Now ms
committee ought to find out how he dih H.
and why he overdid it. 1t was great tinhg
for the country that Mr.. Cox was not elected
Speaker. He would probably have uIsurped
the Presidency, and buldOzed both houses OF
Congress most numerically. He is danger
Gus character, and we shall breathe freer when
he has left town.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

of the most agreeable OF the Winters Festivities
and every effort will be made this year by the com.
mittee in charge to keep up their reputation.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

In its terrible aspects the disaster at the
South Wales colliery yesterday might be com
pared with the recent calamity in Brooklyn.
Happily the loss of life is considerably less.
The need of greater caution in mines is being
learned dearly.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

"Among the bills introduced in the House
"To establish the franking privilege" 1t is
safe to say that the man who did that retires
on the fourth of March.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

Turkey would no doubt willingly extend the
armistice until March in the hope that the war
fever may subside. Unless it is the interest OF
Russia to prolong the truce, Servia will Ger
tainly reject the proposal.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

With the close of the International Exhibition at
Philadelphia The Nep Century for WOmcn, after an
existence of six months, also to an end Ii has
been edited with excellent Judgment and decided
ability by Mrs. Hallowel and has been III every re-
spect better and liveler reading than the journals
specially founded to advocate woman's claim to Suf-
frage. The contributors have been women, with
very few exceptOns in fact the object of the jour
nal would have been more fully attained, and its
literary character would have suffered no disparage
ment, had male writers been rigi1ly excluded. The
design was naturally included III thatof the Womers
Pavilion, and we are glad that it has been carried
ont with 80 much energy and ability. The Nelc
Ceniarg has been characterized by lighter and
more graceful touch chiefly because it has not been
specially doctrinarian. Ii has shown something,
though by no means ALL that women can do in jour
nalism; and although it has so mOdestly asserted
its claims it will be missed now that its term of ex-
istcnce is over The 90 numbers, with the accom-
panyiug index, will make q volume which deserves
20 be widely purchased and preserved as one Gf the
most interesting souvenirs of the Centenary Year.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

To talk of compromise is one thing, and to
reach compromise is another. The moderate
men of both parties seem to be desirOus of
adjusting all differences at the earliest pos
sible moment, hut in every path by which they
seek to reach this result they confront, sooner
or later, the necessity of some concession
which virtually yields up the whole contTo-
versy. For instance, Mr.. Proctor knotts Dill
can never pass the Senate because 1t provides
that all disputed questions, in counting the
electoral votes, shall be decided by a majority
vote of the House and Senate sitting in joint
assembly. Under this plan, the heavy Demo-
cratic majority in the House would infallibly
give the Presidency to Gov. Tilden. Another
instance may be found in the mOOted question
whether the objection of one house Will be
suficicnt TO throw out the vote of state, or
whether the two houses must act concurrent
lv. This is the one point about which prOmi-
nent Democrat saws, in ouT Washington dis
matches, that he is doubtful of an agreement
And yet, until this point is disposed of, set
Element seems as far off as ever. If the House
yields its claim of its right to reject the vote
of a State 1t abandOns the whole contest, and
tbe same would be true of the Republicans if
they should concedc that claim. The faith OF
both parties that their candidates have been
honestly elected is so strong that plans for
counting the vote can hardly be said to be
considered on their merits as they would be
under other circumstances each party takes
sides as the plan favOrs or threatens It's inter-
ests. 1t is this condition of things that stands
in tbe way of the compromise Of which many
at WaI ington seem more hopeful than many
outside observers. Nevertheless it Is STUN
bling block that all will be glad to see re-
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

We are sorry that in the discussion concern.
ing the present management and tendencies OF
Princeton College, the severest critics OF the
venerable institution should be heard more
frequently and fully than its authorized de-
tenders We feel confident that some OF the
complaints made in the letter elsewhere printed
this morning from colder Alumni" are not
fully warranted by the facts, and can only
regret that, at such time, Princeton seems 10
have no one competent and ready to speak
for her.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

Tho books of George Washington were recently
sold by one of that name account OF his poverty.
Tie descendants of jefferson were extremely
DOOR. So are those Of John Hancock. whose
house they were lately obliged to sell. Now
we read that the daughtern-law of Gen. Jackson is
in a condition of financial distress, and desires to
sell various valuable mementoes collected by her
while an inmate of the White House. 1t is only re-
Gently that the public service has been found profit
able and however comfortable the fact may be to
oce-hoders and their heirs it is hardly pleasant to
those whose notions of official purity are of the old
fashioned sort
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

Mr.. Cox's committee begins to-day an in
yestigation into the election in this city. This
is well. Mr.. Cox is the most accomplished
buIldozer in New-York politics, and allowed
his opponent at the last election only Al votes
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

We hope there will be great crowd Of picture
lovers tonight ready to make generous competi-
ton for Mr. John Taylor Johnston's pictures. IL is
probably the finest large collection sold in this
city. The owner is pnbc spirited citizen, who
spent his wealth literally, while he had it, for the
encouragement of art and the benefit of the city
and he lost it in way Of which he need never be
ashamed. Our people owe 1t to Mr. Johnston that
his pictures should sell well and art lovers owe it
to themselves to get as many of them as they can
The Union League Club win give its annual
Ladies' Reception on Thursday, the 25th Of January.
These receptions have for some years past been one
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

By surrendcring Brent the British Govern
ment is about to give practical proof that it
has abandoned its mtenable position on the
extradition treaty. In thus going almost to
the limit of constitutional practice the British
authorities do not, however, make amends Tor
their blunder in liberatins Winslow and Gray.
The majority vote in the Senate to override
the Presidents veto of the bill reducing the
salary of his office will excite general surprise.
1t was not at all political vote, and was
necessarily umnfuenced by any considerations
as to the future occupancy OF the Office. Ii
will be a subject of no little comment that a
majority of the Senate should have favored a
reduction of the salary to the figure at which
il was placed nearly one hundred years ago.
Senator Key more than fills Andrew john
sons chair. He is the first Democratic
Senator, if not the first member of the party,
who has had the independence to condemn
the action of Gov. Grover. A Washington
dispatch says that be has the reputation of
"doing his own thinking;" it seems that he
does his own talking, too. There are plenty
of Democrats who think as Mr. Key does
about the appointment of Cronin, but he is
the first who has had the courage to say what
he thinks.
Mr. Cox's committee begins to-day an in
yestigation into the election in this city. This
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

The Democratic search in Louisiana for
cases of intimidation by Republicans of Demo-
Gratis results thus far in finding great many
threats, but no violence. There were four
witnesses examined yesterday on this point
and all of them testified to threats and not to
physical force. Says one: 81 have known OF
emo violence to colOred Democrats, only
threatening talk :" says another: Il saw no
"violence or intimidation, only threatening re-
"marks :" another: "No violence was done to
colored Democrats;" another: al know of
ono violence to colOred Democrats, but heard
ga great many threats" These are evil
dently the committees own witnesses, from
whom these admissions were doubtless ex-
tracted by the Republican members. 10 be
sure a threat may serve as well as blow to
keep man from the polls, but it must be adj
mitted that in the serious character of their
evidence the Republicans are so far ahead.
New-York tribune., 1876-12-19

The recommendations of the committee ap-
pointed by the Brooklyn Aldermen with re-
spect TO the safety of theaters are extremely
indicions and well considered. The Grand
,Jnry of that city have recommended similar
measures Among other requirements they in
clude furnishing metallic curtain that can be
rolled down so as to cut off the stage from the
audience. 1t now only remains that these pre-
cautions should be thoroughly carried into
effect; and the theater managers will find it
for their interest to have the improvements
made as quickly as possible.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
Equinoxial storm.

The storm of rain which all our citi-
zens have been looking for so anxiously
for some months, set in with US in the
form of an old -fashioned equinoxial
storm about noon GU Sunday and con
tinued steadily during the afternoon and
most of the night. During the day
Monday we had occasional showers and
Monday night steady, hard rain again
with occasional showers since. The rain
was most welcome to US, rs everything
in the vegetable line needed a sprinkling
badly, we not having had good soak
ing rain for number Of months. We
are glad to say the storm in our state
was accompanied with none Of the Sc
we're results cccasioned in many locali-
ties. Considerable damage was done in
Philadelphia Sunday, as their heavy
rain storm was accompanied by high
wind A portion of the roofs Of the
Main Exhibition Building and Machin-
cry Hall were blown away and consider
able injury was done to many of the ex-
hibits, the American and English de-
partments suffering more than others.
several other small buildings were dam.
aged and in the vicinity of the city trees
were uprooted, houses unroofed and
chimneys destroyed. The storm was
still more severe in some portions far
Their south. Telegraph wires were lev.
eled so as to obstruct communication
with Washington during most part Of
the night, Sunday. In Boston, New
York and other places upon the coast
considerable hindrance to shipping was
experienced, with here and there slight
disaster, but nothing of large impor
lance. The storm was very genera
throughout the whole country, but with
us it was received with pleasure as il
came in moderate quantities, and re
freshed the animal as well as vegetable
kingdom, with none of its more severe
results
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
improvements.

Notwithstanding the dull times report
ed all over the country during the past
season, which we are happy to say show
many evidences of revival within the
past few weeks, one cannot fail in look
ing about over our pretty village to see
many signs of improvement during the
past summer A number of new and
pretty residences have been erected which
add much to the general appearance of
our place. Among these take, for ex.
ample, the two large new dwellings be-
ing erected on Atkinson Street, by the
Messrs. Russell and Moody and the
one by Bacon & Underwood, which are
nearly ready for occupancy and the one
on the same street by H. III. Davis. A
new house has been entirely finished up
on the terrace since spring, by Mr.. Spald-
ing, and we believe is already occupied
by him. Mr.. Alexander's fine residence
which shows to so good advantage upon
the brow of the terrace has been pushed
somewhat farther toward completion, al
though we understand he does not intend
to occupy it at present. That, when
completed, will make one of our most
attractive residences. Jas. H. Williams
residence, which has been entirely re-
built within the past few months, on
Westminster ST., has received its last
coat of paint and the family will soon
occupy it again. 1t does great credit tc
the architect and workmen and is really
to be beautiful family residence, which
with its unsurpassed location. gives it a
large prominence among the renovated
old land marks of Bellows Falls. Ii
the Square but little improvement ha'
been made since the opening of the new
bank block in the spring, until within {
week past we see a small wooden struc
ture started on the lot just south of tht
post Office, which we see by our advertis
ing columns is to be occupied by thu
fourth drug store of our village. Thi
certainly points to improvement in bust
ness, at least that branch, for of late from
evidences we have, three have hardly
made a living, and if a fourth can WI
should be encouraged in the improve
ment.
As a whole we think the residents o
Bellows Falls may justly be proud o
her summers improvements in dwellings
while all around us the cry of hard time
has been heard so often.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
Reform Club Reading Room.

The question has arisen recently among
members of our club as to whether it
was policy to admit games of any kind
to the reading room and also whether it
was for the best interests of the club to
have the room opened on the Sabbath,
AT their meeting last week, Wednesday
evening, these questions were raised and
after considerable discussion it was vot.
ed that the games Of chess, checkers
dominoes and backgammon be admitted
and no others Also voted that the
Reading Room be opened Sundays be
tween 8 A. M, and p M. Voted thai
the use of tobacco in the rooms be strict
ly prohibited, and that the club hold 4
regular meeting in their rooms each
week, Wednesday evening. This NOV,
settles these questions permanently un'
less they should see cause for change.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
SAxTONS RIVER.

Most of the summer visitors have
gone, leaving our village somewhat more
quiet than of late.
Rather catching weather this week,
One minute the sun shines, the next il
rains.
The number of representatives at the
centennial from our village this week
we think exceeds that of last week
Hardly day passes but that one OF
more parties go.
Isaac Glynn has this season raised
from one vine in his garden three water
melons weighing respectively 253. 2Ol
and IA lbs. Amy one wishing for seeds
of large melons can be supplied by him
free.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
CHESTER.
SILVER WEDDING.

Monday evening, the 18th inst, being
the 25th anniversary of the marriage Of
Dea A. B. Martin and wife, was observed
by his friends and neighbors in a pleas
ant manner The party was first ar
ranged by his daughters but afterwards
they in turn were surprised by a large
number of their friends and neighbors
turning out to assist them. 1t was ar
ranged that the deacon and lady should
spend the afternoon at their pastors,
that the invited guests might arrive and
everything be arranged for complete
surprise When the good deacon and
his help-mate returned they found their
peaceful home perfect bedlam, wholly
Illuminated and every room occupied by
the intruders, who seemed determined tC
have everything their own way. The
deacon took in the situation at once, and
knowing that resistance would be useles.
meekly submitted to the controlling pow
ers. The marriage ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Mr. Hale, who made q
very appropriate address which was hap
PLY responded to by the deacon. The
ladies then invited the whole party, mum
bering some so or 80, to the spacious
dining room where the tables were spread
with everything that could tempt th,
appetite. Among the tokens of friendly
remembrance left by the invaders wer,
two cake baskets, silver spoons, napkin
rings, &c, &c, with a goodly roll o
greenbacks and quantity of silver dol
lars. Thus passed pleasant evening
ever to be remembered by those presen
as among ofthe bright spots of the past
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
WALPoLE, N. FL.

Father Locke addressed the citizens
of this place Friday evening, giving
some of his experience in prisons. He
has of late years visited many prisons in
the hopes of doing good to the inmates,
and gives it as his conviction that nine
tenths of the whole criminals Of the
country can trace their down fall back
to the use of Intoxicating drinks.
The next meeting Of the Reform Club
will be held in Town Hall, Thursday eve
ming, and full attendance is requested
as business of importance is to be trans.
acted. Our Reform Club is working
we'll and doing good.
The side walk on Westminster stree
has been reconstructed and the drair
upon Main St. repaired
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

The cheese factory finished its this
years work last week.
Potatoes in good demand at As cents
here or SOC at Chester. Good news for
farmers in these hard times.
A call has been extended to Rev. Mr..
Read of Littleton, Mass, by the Bap-
fist society, to become their pastor. He
has not yet accepted.
The Methodist society are doing a
long neejed work at the parsonage, by
enlarging the barn, which when finished
will be quite an improvement to the
property.
Rev. J. S. Goodall, late of the Bap-
list church, occupied the pulpit here
again last Sunday, and will do so the
next two Sundays. He is to sell his
household furniture at auction next
Saturday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-09-22
WILMINGTON.

The Agricultural Society hold their
annual fair, Sept 26th. The directors
have moved Floral Hall to the lower
part of the ground and every effort is
being made to make this the best fair in
all respects ever held in town.
The receipts of the Wilmington saw
ings bank for the six months, ending
September LIST were S41, 2S543.
E. w. Haynes property is to be sold
at public auction Sept. 25th, by Sheriff
Kidder, at the Harry Haynes place.
Harry May received severe injuries by
falling from the high beams in his barn
last week.