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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

PR1NcELY FARMING IN CAL1FoRN1A.-A
farm, owned by David Jacks, Of Mon
terey, containing 10000 acres, was
planted in wheat last year, and the
yield was fifteen centals per acre, and
at 81 per GENITAL, it would give a crop
$37, 500, is net to the planter. A few
years ago this entire tract could have
Sceeen purchased for $1O,OOO.-San Fran
WOW Cal.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

How much worse is Belknap, who al
lowed his wife to sell a post-sutlership,
than Grant, who encouraged his brother
to sell half dozen Indian traderships?
i the one is impeached, why should not
LIZ tns other be ? Possibly this reflection
a Gus iIhu'rsad the President to modify his
u.s. ma MoTrbyn.dgment upon Belknap's
o1oioe' C'''o"ye Times Ind
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

!. Devan cant get over his elimination
Tor the fair sex, and yesterday called at
me domicil Of Clara Woods, No. 1879
Rampant street, and paid a visit. Devan
was about to leave his fair company
when he discovered that one OF the
crowd, named Carrie Smith, had relieved
him OF $50 ia United States currency
~.,..s~r ling man of business, and see,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

Orville Grants testim., :, .;.,
ing compend Of Grantism attISea G sa1HeI-
It exhibits the Presidents wiz rnan !,
to help his relatives to remunef.aIsvSoo
positions whenever he can.-B0st0H
Transcript lInd.)
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

How much for that broad faced chick
en- on the fence?" inquired an Irishman
Of a farmer on Staten Island the other
day. '"That's not chicken; it's an OWL"
replied the farmer. IT don't care how
ould he is, I would like to buy him, " says
the Lisbman,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

f1Y advertisements. having the run OF
-. Inserted every other day, to be
Two thirds the above rates.
4{1Al page monthly advertisements. each
|o<1nD per month.
1kUHT1a1N0 RATES -WEEKLv.
liant and general rates the same as for
Easements for the period Of one month
5Ebr IA follows:
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

- old phrase that in Washing
eould not throw a stone at a
oue striking a Congressman.
kn dtmculty is to convict a
2oof dethroning Republican
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

In striking the balance the average
citizen cannot see why, If BabcOck pc
kept out, Mcdonald and Joyce shouiu
be kept in the neutrality-suspicious.
Avaldlaohe (Igd),
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17
I6vnmrrsTNu nATEs-DAILY.

WYBMTlS1N0 RATEs-DAALh.
k&S1Snt advertisements 81 per square cten
'6f solid sgate) first insertion: 80 cents
i Eif6ouuent consecutive insertion.
3i4. Te5 bent, For Sales and Boarding adj
>68hts. 10 cents line. net cash. solid mea-
4 / |one taken at less than 20 cents.
IN Business Notices 40 cents a line. net.
~ Notices, In Editorial type. so cents a
13f3asements for the period Of one month
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

s sSsiassSIf 81 T ss's'nasss Er-llR. ANDER-
falling r .l bsro On e. FENBE.
lSr the Golf = Of Tuesday Mr.
RAIN ! inv w;i t essterehes a reply to the
ing barometer ,Ss fsF, committee appoint
and areas Of ne affairs Of the B1uf
east eaa y winds' Navigation company,
For thrinted in the DEMOCRAT
ssoooa.rjjrning, and the Republican
YES the st. Landry Senator's
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

III tpubliehed every nv was not IOrIq'
q 6nnum 80: and at ra-,a,a~ nall
IN ipublished every Saturday. morn
- 6niium 81: and ut same rate nall
|XKd uuartorly.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-17

as clear ana detailed as tho one made,
and it would have been entitled to just
as much credit. The account gives no
dates, and 1t is accompanied by no
vouchers. Except in very few cases,
even the names Of parties from whom
articles are claimed to have been pur-
chased are not mentioned. The
account is patent fraud it is just such
an account as any stupid fellow, who
had Incorporated funds that did not
belong to him, would have got up to
screen himself. 1t is not worth the
paper it is written on, and as Mr..
Anderson is a man Of sense and ex.
perience, he must be hard up for a
defense of the action Of himself and
partners when he appeals to such a
Socument as Mr.. Gantt's statement to
prove that public money in their hands
mas MOI been made away with. Mr..
Anderson's s+tempts to refute the re-
port OF the comniftee consist in moth
ing but his bare and Unsupported state.
ments. 1t was hardly to h.--e been ax.
pected that he would acknowledge tint
he had made away with the p,s,lic
funds. But If he were innocent, he
would be able to vindicate himself by
other means than his bare statements.
Mr.. Anderson must know that his char
acter is not such in Louisiana that his
simple word will relieve him from the
suspicion Of having been engaged in an
ugly job. He must know that when he
is charged with having perpetrated a
fraud upon the State by three honorable
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

obstinate mistruss seemed to have occupied
the popular mind. Unconverted persons
took it as matter of course that conversion
must be evanescent; and none who had any
self-respect could be brought to avow .
charge which, as they supposed, time was
bound to discredit. Seriously disposed per-
sons recOiled with species of panic from
the duty of taking the Lords vows on them;
for they had seen nothing, among the recent
Christians, save the disgraceful forfeiture
of such VOWS. The gospel promises of gra-
cious strength fell upon ears obstinately
deaf; every heart was practically mistrust-
full. Thus it appeared that the real effect
of the excitement was only to spoil prom.
ising work of grace, with which God was be-
ginning to bless the regular labor of pas
tors, and to put back the hopes of the church
for generation.
Another sign which struck the observer
was the popular estimate which prevailed
among Christians and worldly people as to
the religious prospects of the backsliders
from the excitement. The country was full
of them in 1S47. They were found as money
getting heads of families, or as drunkards
and profane swearers, or as quiet scorners
and sceptics. The popular estimate evidently
was that nothing could be done with them.
The writer well remembers instances in which
the actual revival of religious interest in
few exceptional cases of these backsliders
excited the amazement and incredulity of
even good Christians. One would hear these
exclamations: "What Mr.. B. awakened
again? All nothing will come of it. Don't
you know that he was one of the great re-
vival nen?" This limiting of Gods mercy
and power was, of course, wrong; but itw
the deliberate conclusion of a shrewd and
practical people, Judging from human point
of view.
One more consequence remains to be men,
toned: the grievous disturbance of the
peace of the churches. The new measures
resulted in the immediate and painful dis.
ruption of two pastoral relations, embitter-
ing the later years of venerable ministers
and the social connections of their families.
Even DR.. Specie, the great divine, the solemn
pulpit orator, the genius and scholar, the
revered father of his people, was 80 shaken
and aggrieved in his pastoral seat, as to ten
der his resignation; when returning sense
of generous shame partially reinstated him.
But in all the churches the constant cases of
backsliding and discipline arising out of the
needless accessions spread heart.burnings
and alterations. A whole generation was
required before the churches recovered fully
from the disaster.
The reader will be left to interpret these
facts of experience for himself. They obvi-
ously suggest questions which, in our day,
as in every age, deserve the investigation Of
the wisest minds. Religious excitements
are phenomena of human nature, as COM
plicated as they are important. He who
should be able to analyze and separate the
diverse elements of self-righteousness, car
nal fear, remorse, superstition, natural SYM
pathy, and of conscience, revealed truth, and
spiritual, sanctifying power, would deserve
the thanks of every pastor and Christian
teacher.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

When I win their friendship, win their
mothers too, which gives me free entrance
into all their houses and enables me to do
my work among the women. Two little
brothers meet me every day, generally walk
with me to school, wait there until l am
ready and then go back with me. The young
est is beautiful and seems to have formed
quite an attachment for me. + x To-day a
number of women came to see me. They
staid long time, and of course | told them
our doctrine, and they said they understood
me. 1t took long time to tell these wo-
men, but l think they had slight idea of
our God before they left. My words are
perfectly vain without the Spirit of God. 1
have had an opportunity of saying word
for my Saviour every day. Father, send thy
Spirit with the broken accents. Let me,
through you, say word from nay far-off
home where the name of Jesus is not known,
where the Sun of Righteousness has not
risen, to those who are basking in the bright
sunshine Of gospel truth. Is there any
among you to whom this light is not light
unto your feet, whose heart is not warmed
by this glorious truth, who is cold, dead,
lifeless, Indifferent? 1t were better for him
that he had been born in this benighted land
and never heard the name of Jesus. To you
who know the truth to the salvation of your
souls, show your faith by your works, watch
and pray. Pray for me.
Yours affectionately,
HELEN KIRKLAND.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16
For rnr cEsraAL PnrsprrrnlAs.

Dear Bro. Brown,-You have frequently
suggested to me to write for the papers, and
l have often thought of carrying out your
kind suggestion, but hitherto have not
done so.
Tonight as have six dollars to send you
for tive subscribers, it has occurred to me to
give you at the same time, an incident in my
ministerial life. 1t happened not thousand
miles from this place, and some of your read
erS may recall some things in connexion
with it. On one Of the routes from my study
to my home, there lived an afflicted family.
The father had at one time been successfully
engaged as tobacconist; but fortunate
in the eye of the world an unfortunate-ac.
cident disabled him, SO that he could not
walk. He told me frequently that but for
that accident, ne might have been wealthy
man, and so taken up with making money
that his souls eternal interest would never
once have been thoug ght of, in his days of
business success. But God loved him, and
by mysterious providence, rendered it i'm
possible for him to prosecute his business
Then he began to think of eternity with all
its vast issues, and the result was "peace
with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"
This man had son who was afflicted with
softening of the brain. l had visited them
frequently, and found that he had been
Sabbath School scholar, under the instruc.
tions of faithful teacher. For week or
more before his death, he had been "out of
his head" and there was very little accom-.
plished in visiting him. During my absence
on pastoral visit one day just before din.
ner, he sent to my residence for me. Reach.
ing home my wife told me he had sent for
me. | was little surprised at this, as had
been to see him but a short time before, and
found him unconscious, 1 was however
prompted to go at once. l found him sit
ting up in the bed, and in his right mind"
Immediately upon my entering the room he
said, " | sent for you to talk about my souls
salvation" It happened that there was in
my pocket, that excellent tract by one of
your good men of Richmond, the title of
which is The very friend you need" This
was read to him and was very great aid to
me in unfolding the great truths of salvation
as they cluster around that friend. Nearly,
if not quite an hour, was spent in talking
and praying with him. He seemed to drink
in "The old old story of Jesus and his
love-" His faith was clear, and the peace
in his soul spread like a halo of glory over
his face. For little while after my depsr-
ture he remained, as I was told, perfectly
sane, and talked about The very friend he
needed, then lapsed into Inconsistencies
from which he was not again aroused.
Leaving your readers to draw any practi-
cal lessons that may be drawn from this in
cident, am fraternally yours, E.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16
From the Christian Observer.
FROM TEARS TO PEARLS.
BY BEv. FRANK W. LEWIS.

The following lines were suggested by a statemen
made by ugh Miller in his autobiography, that th'
common pearl bearing muscle, found at low wate
in the frths of Scotland, is much more apt to con
tain pearls when it lies in shallow fords, than wher
it reposes in calm, still pools. The rough usage tc
which it is subjected in the fords causes it to exude
the substance which forms the pearls.
Ye shells that lie so still, and sleep
In CLASSY pools, clear, calm and deep,
Whose waves the bending willows sweep,
And gently stir
A tranquil life is this you lead,
Like violets in some sheltered mead
Sunshine and food is al you need,
And that is near.
But in your shells there hidden lie
No gems to stay the passer by,
And with their brightness charm his eye.
The scene wen change:
The waters rush and hurry past,
Ger other Shells whose lot is cast
Mid scenes far different from the last,
More wild, more strange.
Ye here are tossed by every tide,
Tossed when they swell, and when subside;
While rough waves often Ger you ride,
And wild winds sweep.
Pressed down by every passing wheel,
Trod by each horses iron heel,
You daily pain and anguish feel,
And then you weep.
But see Gods providence hath planned,
Those tears should wa tie not on the sand,
But, fashioned by an unseen hand,
Form gems of light
Then, when, to greet the rising tide,
Your rosy shells are opened wide,
These pearls are seen within to hide,
And glitter bright.
BY Nature here lessons writ
That, sorrowing one, your case may TT,
And make a glesm of Joy to fit
Athwart your view.
Though crushed by anguish of and fear,
Though fringed your eyes with many tear,
And moist your cheek from year to year
With sorrows dew;
Yet comfort take; if in your heart
Strong Faith and Grace have gair ed a part,
To holy pearls, by heavenly art,
Your tears they'll turn.
Then, when at last from sorrows night,
Your pathway leads TO fields OF light,
Upon your crown of glory bright
For aye they'll burn.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

tolls can give to His Church on Earth one
feature, or even one tint of resemblance to
His heavenly city,
Adieu, my honored friend,
DAVE CALDER.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

Moses AND CHRIsT.-The most successful
mode of preaching is that which aims at
thorough and radical convictions of sin. The
law must be applied with power to the con-
science, or the preciousness of grace will be
very inadequately known. The superficial
piety of the present day is in large degree
owing to feeble impressions of the malignity
of sin. That complete breaking up of the
fallow ground of the heart, that grOaning
under bondage, that deep sense of weakness
and nothingness which characterized the ex-
perience of the past generation, are unsuited
to the haste and hustle of this stirring age.
The transition from absolute indifference to
cordial reliance on Christ must be now made
in an instant. One gush of sorrow, one leap
of Joy, and the work must be done. Such
converts can know little of the law, little Of
Christ, and less of themselves. Men must
be soundly instructedby Moses, if they would
know the sweetness of the liberty of Christ
ThornweU.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

The FEEBLE EFFORTS of the poor to honor
Christ will be commended in that day when
the admired actions of unbelievers will be
exposed to contempt.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-02-16

This WORLD may we'll look poor to one
who has Christ in his heart and salvation in
view.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-24
STATE NEWS.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Mrs. Betsey Walker of Wilton died upon the
10Th inst, at the advanced age of 81 years. Ten
of her children are now living, the Youngest of
whom is fifty years of age.
About ten o'clock Tuesday evening fire was
discovered in the Court House at Pennington,
but it was in season to prevent serious conse-
quences.
HANCOCK COUNTY
A musical association has been formed in
BuckspOrt called the Bucksport Choral Assoc
cation. Officers: President, Parker Spofford;
Secretary, r. b. Slower, and Geo. S. Slsby,
ESQ.,, of Winterport, Directors.
KENNEBEo COUNTY.
Mrs. Henry G. Smith of Wings Mills, Mt
Vernon. died very suddenly on Tuesday the
18th, OF heart disease. Mrs. Smith was about
40 years of age, and leaves husband and four
small children.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
A barn ON the Wilson estate, in Brewer
blew down last Tuesday.
PIsCATAQUIs oUNTY.
Mr.. G. =. Lee, who has been teaching near
Kewance, Ill.,, suddenly became insane without
any apparent cause He arrived at his home
way by brother Odd Fellow. His case is a
deplorable, though it is thought not hopeless
one.
AS Mr., Daniel Hewett and wife of Sebec
were crossing the railroad at East Dover last
week. their horse SHED and both were thrown
from TIE sleigh, breaking thigh bone of Mrs.
Hewett.
WALDO COUNTY.
The Belfast Journal says that Daniel G.
Mardep, of Waldo, in Jail last week for debt,
spent his time profitly by bottoming cane seat
chairs.
A half dozen tramps in gang were peram
buating the city of Belfaft on Wednesday
morning asking money and clothing at the
doors. The authorities took charge of them
On Thursday OF last week little SOD of AL
fred Rowe, living in the suburbs of Belfast,
was accidentally shot IN Che leg by gun in
the hands of another boy, while cunning in the
woods. The shot entered the thigh, making a
bad wound, but it is not thought to be danger.
Gus.
Aleck Jackson, who is sexton of the Unita
rian church, Belfast, had an adventure 10 that
ed fee few days ago. He did not Know that
a workman was making repairs on the organ
but did known that he had found the door I'M
accC untably open several times, and bad lock-
ed it. He said nothing, but began to be very
SUI picious. At length one twilight he stumb-
led upon travelling bag filled with curious
lmplemer is of trade that he was not ac-
quain ed WITH but suspected to be burglarOus
He thought of the bank vaults, and prowllng
desperadoes Selling the kit of tools. he made
tracks for the frequenIed part of the town,
with the belief that ne had stopped 4 robbery.
Soon after quiet looking man followed with
areport that some thief had carried off his bag
or Tools 1t is all right now, and Aleck con
ciudes that after all there was not so much
| danger as there might have ben.
Some $50 persons added their names to the
Reformers pledge at their convention in Bel.
| fast last week.
A nah named Small living in Swanville left
| q watch with Mr. Allard in Belfast to be re.
paired, some time last fall, which was done
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-24
Brief JOtiings.

A young hackman who made disturbance
at the Eastern depot the other night is to be
investigated.
The prison inspectors visited the Jail and
workshop yesterday.
The High School class of ia give a masquer-
ade ball at Reception Hall on the evening of
April Sd.
The 'Little Helpers" are obliged to postpone
their entertainment for the benefit of Preble
Chapel.
The Reform Club will hold public meeting
this evening in the hall of the Y. M. G. Asso.
citation. All who are 10 the habit OF using
intoxicating liquors are cordially invited to be
present.
There will be union Gospel Temperance
Meeting this evening at Allen Mission, Locust
street, All are welcome
The city was well provided with entertain
ments last evening.
A paIasol was seen on the street yesterday
A little early. isn't it.
In the list of the police officers reappolnted
the name of George F. Harmon was accidental
ly omitted
Those who the fourth act in Camille
last evening pronounce it the finest piece Of
acting ever seen in the Museum
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-24
March Meetings.

The following officers were elected at meet
ings held March 18th and Goth:
BRADLEY Moderator, Henry Drawn; Clerk j. A.
Rich; Seectmen, A. E. Perkins Job Drawn, s. M .
Knapp; Treasurer, j j. Norris; School Committee
Ora $. Pease; collector, A. G. Bean.
Observation-Disclosures, W. E. Gibbs; Clerk and
Treasurer, John M Cort; SeIectmen, Assessors and
Overseers of Poor, Wingate E. Gohs O. S. Scripture
and Solomon Worster; Supervisor of Schools, w. E.
Gibbs.
ORRGNGToN- Capt. James B. Bartlett;
Clerk, 5. Bolton; Selectmen, Assessors &C., j. Wy
man Phillips, W. M Baker and E. G. Nickerson; ;
Treasurer, Joseph Doane; Collector, Nathaniel Mars
ton; Supervisor Of Schools. A. M. Lufkin. 1t was
voted that the Collector pay in all his tax at the end
Of the year, or forfeit his premium, which is $780,
Observation-Disclosures R. S Cole; Clerk, H. M
Dority; Selectmen Assessors and Overseers of the
Poor. Joshua Watson, Henry W. Sargent, John F.
Gray; Treasurer. D. Morgan; S. S. Committee, G. P.
Bartlett; Town Agent, q. Sargent.
MT. DESERT Moderator, Thos. Mayo; Clerk.
Lyman H. Somes; Selectmen. T. S. Somes c. j.
Hall, A. Clement; Treasurer and Collector, John W.
Somes; S. Committee, j. HamOr.
GoULDsBORo'-Mcderato John Moore; Cler k
Samuel W. Libby; Selectmen Daniel Deasy, Simeon
L. Tracy, Reuben Rand: Treasurer, f. W. Cole; s..
S. Committee, E. W Cleaves; Collector, s, S. Sargent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-24
Superior Court.

MARCH CIVIL TERM, 1876, sYMoNDs, j., PRE-
SIDING.
Observation-Disclosures Ridley ct al VS.. Thomas NJ.
Giveen. Assumpsit upon an account annexed for
S57.43, the first item of which "for balance as
per bill rendered S15.46." Demurrer to declaration
The error assigned is in the first item.
The plaintiff claims that the other items being in
proper form, enough remains for valid judgment
and thought the account as whole is not demurra-
BILE.
Court-That is your position now. If the error
should be passed by, you might then offer evidence
the first item; the only way to reach this item
to demur to the whole declaration. Demurrer sus
tanned; declaration bad plaintiff has leave to amend
payment of costs up to and including the time Of
demurrer.
Mattocks & Fox for plaintiff.
Sargent for d efenlant.