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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
LIQUOR DEALERS MEETINGS.

The meeting OF liquor dealers, to be he'd
upder the direction of the Wine and spirit Traders As
ISOLATION IS announced to take place az stenway Hal
Tomorrow evening The meeting, u is understood. IS
intended solely FOR the purposes OF consultation among
,.rs,ns ted with tae liquor traf,-A mass meet
ine 10 which tnc general public will be invited. will he
held next week 40 TdHmauy Hall
A meeting ui West SIDE LIQUOR dealers, which was to
have takcu place Yesterday az NJ. 24 StNtniiayr was
1osfrCue f0I thc present amt o d5aEftcil no
among tie p-r-OuS who originated the NOV m'nt
Geo e. Martin. tIc PROPRIETOR OF Oh" saloon where u'
lpeefug WAS advertised 10 bs held. sand taat tie main
Of tl pustpJn, Iu-ut o. tie meet ng was jealousy
the part Of the other liquor dealers N the Ltgh"o-
hood, who afraid that the meeting would enable
him to rrtP % Profit from 10 by tas sale oi beer
At moetiug Of dead rs yesterday afternoon, II was
for licenses follows Class FOR the sale OF ale, wine
and beer q 50 Zee fur Iu licenses 10 D. lfoi
SIS 10 S1Os; hours transaction of business on week
days to H. ia a. hours on sunday TO be from
y. III. uutL 10 except under SPECIAL hcehseS Iof
which go should be charged; persons convicted
third tme selling TO drunken person. O. lose Their
licenses tie present Excise Board 10 he abolished and
the licenses issued ny The Internal Revenue Oincers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
WATCHING TIE PRISONS.

DR.. Elisha Harris, corresponding secretary OF
the Prison Association, has just returned from his
monthly inspection o. the State prisons and pouiten
tarcs He says that the sanitary condition OF all the
institutions has bstn improved during the year. The
annual report 10 the Legislature, which IL now being
prepared. VIII contain many suggestions 10
the treatment OF cnnvicts, prompted By these
agent. has bccn acdyclY employed Ia con
ferrng with cOnyics IN the various state prisons aud
peuitrnaes whose terms about expiring Tor the
purpose of inducing them to proceed immediately from
the place OF their confinement 20 suitable houses and
places where Oy men he secured 10 tbum. Many
discharged cOnycts have been furnished with tanspOr-
tatiOn food, clothing, necessary tools anu advice. Dr.
Harris SAYS The forthcoming report viii recommend that
discrimination bc made among prisoners ana a. 10 treat
ment will urge discipline, with real kindness. In
All efforts looking toward the refO nation Of the prison
err they must dealt with individuals and not
cfa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
TIE CITY GARBAGE QUESTION.

The estimate OF the Police Department for
1873 was taken up yesterday in the Board Of Apporton
men, and Commissioner Nichols and Chief Clerk Haw-
ley spoke in opposition to any reduction They d"
cusscd length the matter OF street cleaning but
their remarks were generally repetition in substance
those made former conferences. Mr. Ha~icy said
that the street garbage on the west side OF inc
city was now sent TO NcwJeyscy, at an expense
Of 500 a scow load Hc thought il would Ice difficult TO
compel the inmates of tenement houses 10 separate d-o'
from garbage The police had tried 1t whont success
crs might succeed He said people were led to bteFe
that Tia poison in garbage, bui IN rcaity Htic
was not more than 10 per cent OF animal mHtCr
IN it, and after The wafer had been drawn on,
il could Dee used for feeding cattle. SpeoA'nS
of T. SWif's offer to pay for tie privilege OF
removing tho garbage. hir. Haw.ey sald tIat
Nh swift would not take the garbage miAcl VIVA hSte
The hotels had iculty in selling tleir gaipage' pc
cause IL was not mixed Win as.eS PAT ne uouUttu
whether ybOGy would give anything Tor lhc Eafn -
collected Iv the street Cleaning Bureau THIS matter
viii be further considered next Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
ryL1En 1870 sePRkNE cOCGE

,,..s,,~orox Dee. 13.-No. 1Ot2.-Martin Kelly
. arvtnou appellants at; T. G. calhoun sni J. "A.
SIycr frIsfecs .,bmed ry ME $. =. Walker fr aga
io} Ana ,y Mr. Josiah Patterson for Nlprve- under = IN
rll@ No 6iG.-M Harrington. plaintiff ~ efrn az ne
St,te Of Telnts,es auA Saepy County. 30 bst.-H. u
Duussomhe plaintiff in error agt the state or e-se eli
shelby County No Gis-N }, ticks, psnu h sit"' az
the st,fe al Tennessee and Sagby County. -" bAf-J
Nelly plaintiff IN error egt The St.ie OF le9ne,,'e @'
Shelby tnuuty No 81 Napoleon lial. piauld IA CIV
AT the state of Tennessee and shady COUNTY Nkn'hs
continued by MI J. r. Hgisseh for deoniants pa et, Al"
concluded bv Nix 4. ID. McSck for planilts IT. cttv ~
Nos 6t8 CAT, cas- AMI 6lY. No. II. un pse 81 80
Griffith Neal, plutl In error. agI l. Hfttt, - So,
cuora etc. ar-ued b ATT ". A. MautA LOT 's.rr.
no counsel appearing ior deie ndans IN efi iIieI Nv
MT John 4 Morgan Ion appellant ana ht NJ nata flis
Insurance COMPANY pauuf IN roy sks Ion rsiuun Ia
AIsenV,' tousd nv MT J. J. Tor SeienuaH' IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
MIR. SEE AND THE PREsBYrERY.

The Rev. Isaac NJ. See. pastor of the Wick
life Presbyterian Church, Of Newark vino
red the displeasure OF the Presbytory of Newark by
preaching the doctrine Of Christian perfection and al
lowing 20 occupy his pulpit appeared before tho
PrSDytcry on wednesday evening. and gave his reasons
for not Fesgniuc The principal that his
sion, by OF 6o - l. had requested him not to
sign. motion WAC made TO dismiss the pastoral rca-
ton between Mr. and Wickfr church. but the mod
orator ruled that the Presbyery had no authority 10
take such action and The decision was sustained. A
committee appointed TO urge Mr. Sec 20 resign; fail
ing in this 10 report what should be done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
THE VANDERBILT WILL CONTEST.
MRS. LARAU WANTS $4,000 20 CARRY IT on.


Argument was heard yesterday before sur
rogar Calvin on the motion Of Mrs Laau. tie contest
ant in the Vanderbilt Will ease, for an allowance OF
$4,000 from the estate with which to carry on the pro
ccodncs. The Application was read by Mr.. Lord ana
claimed that the petitioner had 20 support herself ana
her family 'rom an income Of $4,000 year DhiIhS
owance OF - 900 per year Al present the Illness on
son made necessary expense OF 5000 year NUS
hpr income had b ru reduced from $4,000 TO 5000 a
wear Mr. Lord arzueI that this allowance should be
made.
Mr. Clinton said that he was willing that the matter
should 20 before q referee take testimony ana on bs
report the court could render decision, but nc cl2in
that tbe applicant had no standing In court and had
ample means her support. He moVeG 70 dismiss ne
petition lie argued this motion NJ considhraDe
of an the statements embraced in the GridaVit OF hrS
Lalau. -, -..--
SUTro-nte Calvin said he would examine the matter,
and II he concluded that reference was necessary. IL
could be had without further hearing o IN" aFRuhyht
TIE jurisdiction OF the court in the matter was uel ~
length by both counsel and decision was reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
POLICEMEN AND cIGAR-MAKERS' PICEETS

The cigar makers were excited yesterday ny
President S,ras,ers account OF visit to superintendent
WaIlin lie wcnt 30 complain Of The police for clubbing
and driving the sribets picEgts from the Sidewalks
II, said the superintendent declared that the police
cor,d drive away the pclcts us they had 10 nsht 10
stlnd front Of factory StIssHf, acconllhe 10 MS
story then observed tat workman were not treated III
this manner iu monarchcI countries; TIC Superh-
tenieut replied that there already too much Gly
tins country. and ne drove srasser OFT OF iue o,
Mainls story tuat no liaf
Str1ssrr ud his friends make afdavts against ont
co.'s WHO nad curbcd the pckets and be would see tiat
the offender punished Er. Sira--nr Whom ne ono
not know a tWc wried the police to take the part
OF c wuramcu against tAe manufacturers ana acted Ia
such au Ovtraraliu. manner, jIat Mr. WGiiih9 tOid MN
t. leave hi office.
The sncp o. Iro@u & Earle allowed to resume
work yesterday. Tho receipts OF the diy were 1902.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
sEEKING 10 iVTLCENCE THE MAYOR.

In reply to the circulars sent ont TO liquor
dealers on Monday. by Frederick DE Bary Co.. OF No
Al Warrelst. over 7.oo) letters have been received
urging immediate action staying the enforcement Of
The Excise iag 10y the police Yesterday several prom
fnont brewers and importers. and many others engaged
tao liquor business called ~ Inc Office o. tue nrn ana
hesoncht BIZ d Barry the member Of the trG to
take "a. lead IN a movement 10 induce the
city officials TO stop the present harsh oufolc"-
Ier az the rw untO the Legislature could afford some
relief NJ. u. Buy called ut t1e Mayors or-a ytaic4-
dav afternoon. aud had l1H- interview Win Mayor
Nv Tic repre- cuted 60 the Mayor tda great injury 10
the business ~ the city which being cnS'd ny tt
uoice faigs. and showed many letters from We1lihy
dealers. IA which tucy p'edced themselves 10 untt3
The MlyOr not tO allow a po"y fiW "ul iu'i''
Gus class of citizens 60 ID" longer 'Vt$re"t'1'.
H., tn. P,lic and Excise C0;Gf -i0ucr w.eu ID was -
his rowgg 10 feI,dF tue present tuuhes n' p"' iIs
tie removal uf the commits -ioners "A' gre ri"i'
for Them II yls asserted, last evening that Mayor =
had promised procure such changes Oh me 4o-ti o.
Police weud pat stop 90 tie present hie"' q t"-
To- np
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Senate. IN exec
uliye session to-day, confirmed the following nomha
lions bes,tes those 81 a number OF postmaster
Ezra A. Hayt o. NcwYorh, 10 be oomm''o''i o. in''"
Aflrs d.. ,.n,.t,-,, f,t.r.,.
psveuus for the second District " Virginia 81. ~.
NyTf5Us S,.,es dV1geys-W W. murray for The Western
Dst,icf Of vrnnessee Runs Mallory, Tor oregon b a
: Int 81 Virgni, for tho western District Of NrSlha
George D. Sauger the Disrci az Na'-i i-t 49,,
Commodore Daniel AIlmeu 10 20 H.. W '''-'
r December 1 4. 1871. 49,. .,
uf Knoxville. Tenn y DC tii u.s.
UnitoI Tor the sixth JuNcit CT, A| We" H. a. 90
d..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
A GLUE no CANADIAN cOUYrERFETrERs

T. b. Butler, whose place OF business is at No.
IL spruce-st brought etter TO Superintendent Wang
yesterday which he mad received from gang Of Cana
dian cOunerfeitors. the writer John Bell Of Ingerso.
Ont asked know whether greeAbIcEs could 10 dupi-
Gated. good limitations Of several enclosed Canadian
bills could he made. He said he lad several partners
the business. Mr. Butler Ia at loss TO understand
why such proposal should be sent % him. The police
the watch for JOhn Bell, any Of his partners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
PArERsoN FIRE INSURANCE CoMPANY's STATE
MESr

James Jackson, receiver Of the Paterson
Fire Insurance Company which suspended business in
July last ha Just made report o. the Chancellor OF
NewJersey the affairs OF the company. The amount
p1ioy-hoders for unrcturned premiums IS about
100000 aud the unpaid lOssre. ~ 900. The legal
pense- taxes etc. aggregate $1,000 making the total
liabilities about 8253OOO t. tnis should be added the
raptal stock sos 600 making Total OF SiJS, 900.
Ts assets filed at the time OF the c0mpanys suspen-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
Az INSPECTION OF ERGE's BOOKS.

On application of Isaac S. Fowler, a
stakeholder Of the Erie Railway Company, or
der granted by Judge Davis last Tuesday,
directing Receiver Jewett 10 expose tho books
ani accounts OF the company 20 the inspcc-
ton Of the petitioner. failing in this, 20 show
today why such order shoud not be ubeyed The
order served ON Mr.. Jcwet yesterday morning. but
he refused 10 permit the investigation Thomas
L. Fowler appeared counsel for the petl-
TONER who stated that he represented 29,Oll
shares Of tue COmpinys stock Mr. Fowler that he
thai be il The American representative OF Lord Burys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
AppESTs AND ARRANGEMENTS.

With the decrease in the number of arrests,
the work Of the Justices OF Police Courts has become
eorrospondingiy light. Oay eight prisoners charged
with violating the Excise Law arra'gued at the JEFF
fersOu Market Police Court yesterday, and I'VE at the
Yorkyilie Police Court.
The arres Yesterday were follows First Precinct
Q; Fourth 4; Fifth, 3 Eighth 3; Ninth, Thirteenth,
3; Fourteenth, 6; Fifteenth, 3 Eighteenth, 3; Nine
tecnth Il; Twentieth, / Twcntynrst, ; Twenty
second 3; Twenty-thrd !; Twenty-nnth, /; total 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 13.-The President sent
the following nominate us TO The Senate to-day:
Augustus Putnam 10 be Collector % Customs % Adiic:oNo
Conn
I'lstroatsrs-Jamas NcLeef, al brooklyn, y Y Joshu'
Narucv. Dover, y. D. Robert tUndtH - NaI .u o ~
Frank q. Neat. at = 'uotnyiile. ono " ll3n u tt-
Rochester and: 1uhuS ID. smith. % How'd. hi'h D. a.
Blake, AyO4a, Iowa. Benz lfGu Beach s Nrcail' oh'
Frank w. POsgaie 81 Joseph NO. Henry a. 0risgi' AZ
MaryYilc. Mo, r. N. tasFy, az MhtSA ~! se D." =
klOsteln3r at case GrarirIu, Mo. .... a..
4PcJg-Hcury booth. o. Dc Receiver n Fuht niu
Ilfn'd KAN j. IT. STA 90, ~ - fu tr ID 'r i
Agent at ViounblSo Nrb. W. McMcArn 10 be surveyor
li.le.al fol MAslIAEtln I.rnlDIl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
THE NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY.

The officers of the National Trust Company
refused. yesterday. To give any statements to the
value Of the securities held by the bank. President
Mangam said that the company had been offered 50 per
cent FOR all The STOCK OF the Missouri Pacific Railroad
Company which held by the Trust Company. secrc-
tsfy Cushank said that until Mr. Bet made his report
he could say nothing regarding the O tine
ny except that they expected To pay IN full. W. j.
Best, OF the Bank Department. said his report would
probably I've sent 20 Albany To-day. tie was waiting for
the report Of certain appraisers who had been scut
South. Whether or not the company solvent Nj.
IL. peti ed Ia any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
BARS CLOSELY WATCHED.
THE LAW oUTwARDLY OBSERVED.

NE LAW VI NANbLl tbNi'-'' i@''
DEALERS SEEKING ADVICE As WELL AS LiCENstS-
THE MAYOR ASKED 10 REMOVE OBNOXIOUS oF-
FfcfNIs-NAss MEETINGS To RE HELD.
The anxiety Of the liquor-dealcrs was principally
shown at the Excise Office yesterday. where large
number gathered. seeking for licenses or advice.
As the Law is generally observed, as far as outward
appearances are concerned, the arrests have de-
creased in number The dealers are to hold mass
meetings for consultation. and to bring their com
plants before the public. They are seeking 10 IN
duce Mayor Ely to remove the officials VINO are
responsible for the enforcement of the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
A erArEN rsLAND pEALER,s rRouBLEs.

Charles Walker, proprietor OF the West End
Hotel al Tottenyilie Staten Island held time
AGO. in 81 900 bail TO answer complaint made by Mrs
Peterson under Civil Damages act sue alleging tbat
her husband spent all his earnings IN walkers house
The Excise Comm ssOnerS OF WCstcid now cndcdN
Orng O. mud s5me excuse FOR revolving walkers hcense
watch IS held the OF hls wife. Among the
charges against hun is that lie sells beer on sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

One day shortly after an eclipse Oh INC ~ tbs
conntry .eryaut had occasion 70 D. IN tNn ~ ~, ~
sbo0maksr's Crspu asked her II sne nau s NJ "a"
eclipse on the moon last wook Her iepS Was w.
Wasna in tho toOn thai niohL
man !, Iouisana has had four wives go
f - Leave MN lhe nfth lie swapped cor an olu sso
49,, and now h. hss cot something that won't 60 On
fWOrcestor Frees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
POTTERY MAKERs ON STRIKE

About 80 mechanics employed in the Brook
Ign Pottery Company's works, on Hancock-st, South
bt""Ayn' yesterday demanded higher wages and when
tAsy were refused. struck" work The men began 10
grow oemonstFaye aud threatening and the manager q
q. oipeI wa OBLIGED 10 draw revolver on 10 crowd
sle asked Chief Of Police Campbs AID In the afeT
eoon Inc establishment one OF the two largest on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

ain, Amounted to Sl36Oio ~ but tho receiver now
estl1ates Lieu ~ O,ly 100000. Many Questions re-,
main To be settled under mo decree OF thG t'uL ol
Chonccry by which receiver was appointed, before
dividend or distribution I've made At the tune OF inc
euaons,on the rss held by the company were not reu
snraJ and die Chancellor must docid, whether osses by
i've aimee thsn on such risis. valid liabilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON. Dee. iS.-EnSgns Frank L.
SAWYER and Howard s. Warius are ordered 70 Tue
a. orerei 70 the Receiving ship ffahklh, az
Snrfaik Carpenter Herbert NJ urinths Is otde'o" W
the New Hampshire, az Port Royal :. T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
rIrsINEss EMBARRAssMENTs.

Assignments for the benefit OF creditors
were aed Yesterday by Henry NJ wood to Frederick W.
Peck aud by Frederick ". Meyer and Louis f. Grosz a.
" Never & Cob tp Charles T. Bryce. 80
The schedules ~ &. LIdmanD anf T.. r. DitOrcq ~.
Tudtuaun < 90. o. NJ. SOnth Willamette hled yeSter-
dqy show their liabilities be 62, S6S o. aud assets
50 AS Of.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
THE FoRGER GILMAH'S FAMILY.
r. William G.. Gilman has been discharged

from the insane asylum fully restored to reason ana
possrd through city few day ago on visit 70 ner
husband al Auburn Prison. Tire late residence or NcSi
Thrivsixth,t has been occupied BY other tenants ana
The furniture own0i by Mrs. Gilman sold Inc Lah'y -
now llrng In Connecticut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
TAXPAYERS DISCUSSING THEIR RIGHTS.

The taxpayers of the Twentieth and Twen-
tv-sccond Wards were well represented at the meeting
last evening at Continental Hail. at Eighh-ave. and
Tnirty-fourtht Addresses were made bJ General Franz
sjgcl W. T. Pit,ke and others Referring To the associa
ton, and the necessity that 1t should be eK-
tended and become pc manent, it was said that
taxpayers. the members were Stockholders 10 o
corpora ion. They paid rtain price for certain in
tercst they wanted wel Shied aud clean streets Ci"
II the dividend this respect did not sult them, then
like the dir In other cUrpoailOn tlty suoud
bc able 10 make change. Once united they would hn
ahlc 10 compete agans, T'mmany or any Itbor Hon.
Further remark, made, 90 Inc effect that similar
organizations were gaining strong fOotAolds IA every
ward OF tue city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14
ELIJAH ALLIaER sTTLL IN JAIL

Elijah Auigcr, who spent yesterday IN Lud-
low street Jail, il fast losing nope oi obtaining tne
-5 600 bail which NJ needs to set him ut liberty ne
Ia1 Lone conversation with his father, yeS'erday. ana
,s visited 10y one o. other friends, hut refused 20
inLL 18th LnnnIlnrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-14

kind I'm the State and Gilbert says that mos; ot me
earning y Il day-niore Than IS PAM D! AZ!
Other company
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-10-04

The Berger bell-rlngers are going to
Cuba on professional tour.
The English and American bondhold-
ers are having fierce fight for the con-
troll OF the Detroit and Milwaukee road.
During September the shipments OF
lumber from the Saginaw River were
80. 939, 500 feet, Bay City shipping 81 800, :
600 thereof. Other shipments nom the
river ara a. follows; Lath, 81 $40, 400 |;
shingles, 25,4l6, 100; slaves, $4,000 |;
hoops, 1,57l 900; timboxs 41,60O.
Considerable complaint u made by the
farmers Of the fly attacking early sown
wheat, on light soils, in the Southern
part Of the State. The weather remains
very warm and the plant grows rapiolys
but the warm weather gives great vigor
to the enemy. Some Of the early sown Is
being plowed up and re-seeded.
School district No. IL, fractional, AL
mont and INLAY. Ii again In trouble
about reading the Bible in school. On
Thursday the teacher sent for the officers
of the district and complained that the
Catholio pupils would not listen to the
reading of the Scriptures. The officers
gave the teacher Instructions TO enforce
the rules OF the school, and she found 1t
necessary to punish couple or the
scholars, children of Mr.. Cornenns
~ OOuOV0us w uO SA8AAAAo<A SAASs e@<Sx a !
instructed BY their parents to renise 70
listen TO Bible reading. The pext Gay
there was . general rebealion, among Inc
Catholic children, and Mr.. elias cornell,
director, and John M. Greenman, moder-
ator, were again sent for. When they ar, J,
rived at the school house they found
Thos. Graham and Cornelius o. Donovan
on the school grounds, and they were
soon after Joined by Jeremiah o Donovan
and John J. Kilmurray. The teacher re-
fused these parties admission into the
school house, but they forced their way
In and a fracas ensued, In which the d.
rector was badly beaten by club In the
hands of Cornelius O'Donovan. The
children made hurried exit through the
windows, and for time most Disgrace
full scene was enacted. The school was
broken up and will remain closed until
next Monday. Warrants have been is
sued for the two ODonovans, Graham
and .Kilmurray. There is considerable
excitement In the neighborhood, but the
officers are determined to insist OH Bible
reading at all hazards.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1877-10-04
Imaglne q man decIarIng CHAT there

I Imagine man declaring that there
is no essential absolute rightness or
wrongness I'm moral action, or at all
events that he does not feel, that q
thing being what you call right Is any
reason why he should do IL, unless he
is to get some personal advantage for
doing IL; and that he does not feel that
q thing being what You call wrong ia
any reason why he ehould not do It.,
unless he Is to-get some harm or
trouble to himself for doing II; that he
does not see any reason why he should
serve the Lord rather than Satan ex-
cept that the Lord will pay him better;
Imagine n man eaying all this.
Would It not strike the bulk of UNI
sophisticated minds assomething mon
strous? Yet 1t is precisely what the
doctrine of those who make the essence
of virtue to consist In its utility, and
the grounding motive to virtue to
consist In q regard to its consequences,
amounts to when put In plain practi-
cal terms. DR.. Henry. = i-',t.
There Is a fable which says: 1.-THE
moon, In an eclipse, complained to
the sun, saying: why, my dearest
friend, dost though notshine upon me
as usual p DO ] not said the sun,
Il am sure / am shining as 1 always
do; why DO you not enjoy my light as
usuai?' %, see said the moon, the
earth has got between u.s." All,
Christian friend, how like too much
of your experience Is that ! The Sun of
Rishteo!sness always shines brightly,
benignlyand freely / but why are you
not always In his light? The world
gets In between. That's It. The cares
OF the world the pleasures ofthe world,
the fashion of the world. intervene.
They cast their shadow over the soul,
obscure the light, and leave you In
darkness and gloom.