Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-05-04
The Presbyterian Ministers Association,

The Presbyterian Ministers 'ASSOcl alton,
of Chicago. has been discussing the amuse-
ment question, but the differences of opin-
ion are so great thatno harmonious action
seems possible. Some of the members
strongly condemn all theatres, billiard
rooms, race courses, and ball rooms. Others
advocate indulgence at all those places,
when the surroundings are not wicked.
The Richmond correspondent Of the
Petersburg Index" says, that at the
Episcopal Council in Staunton next month
the Low Church party in the diocese pro
pose to make vigorous fight IN opposl-
tiOn to operate music, white altar cloths,
and floral decorations at Easter.
Gen. j. N. Stiles preached the sermon at
the burial of his wife, a few days ago. He
believed in no form of religion, and con-
sequently was averse to having a clergy
man employed in the funeral services The
discourse, consisted in the main, OF eulogy.
A little son of Abraham Holbert, near
Clarksburg. W. Va. accidentally hung him
self, last eek, by getting the rope Topped
around his neck while swinging. He was
dead, with his feet touching the ground,
when found.
Rev. G. M. Towards meeti ngs at Floyd
courthouse, Va, have just closed, with
1853 professions of faith; over 300 persons
went up for prayer. This is the same min
lister who in Staunton could not excite a
more than usual interest.
Hon. j. Randolph Tucker has accepted
the invitation to deliver the annual adj
dress at the commencement of the Law
School of the University Of Maryland, on
the 1st of June.
"Old Billy" the colored janitor of the
Richmond Medical College, and known to
every medical student ever there, was ar
rested last week for stealing a French air
pump out of the laboratory.
Gov. Nichols of Louisiana, has appoint
ed the 10th inst. as day of thanksgiving
and prayer, in recognition of the ''merci-
| full dispensation Of the providence of God''
| in the dellverance of the State.
E. P. Brooks, the bloody shirt editor of
| the Washington "Republican,' has been
| Florida. The Floridians will hardly love
him for his past record.
Parson Brownlow who, before the war
slandered the North, and since the war
| slandered the South; died at Knoxville
81,
Va.
| Mr.. Hotchkiss, an American. the inven-
tor of the new revolving cannon, has been
notified by the French government that it
| has been determined to adopt his invention
| as an arm of the national service.
The Grand Duke Alexis, in consideration
| of setter dog presented him by little
| Maggie Marye, of Richmond, Va, has sent
| her a satin box of French candy.
Shopkeepers in Raleigh, N. c., are in
tears because the military post, which
netted them an average Of $50, 900 per year,
| has been abolished.
The United States Circuit Court of Ore
gon adjourned Tout OF respect'' to its
clerk, who had committed suicide at the
close of a month of constant intoxication.
A Western editor says: seThe Nebraska
Legislature sits during the winter to pre-
vent it's members from attending the ses-
sions in their shirt sleeves and bare feet"
Judge King Conservative Republican,
has been appointed collector of.the port of
New Orleans.
The authorities of the University Of
Michigan have forbidden dancing at the
COMliik lCCCpttOu VI CilO GLASS;
Abner Dobbins, who served with dis
tinction as captain in the 42d Va. infant
ry, died in Franklin CO., Thursday.
The Rev. W. H. H. Murray, of Boston,
says: eff you want to hear :. minister's
faults, get another minister to talk about
him.
David Holmes Conrad, the senior brother
of Robt. Y. Conrad, died at Martinsburg,
on the 25th ult.
The dogs on Mount st. Bernard saved
the lives of forty persons during the past
winter.
Andrew Shiaett, who was sentenced to
be hung at Harrlsonburg, June 10Th, has
taken an appeal.
James P. Cowardin lectured twice last
week at Leesburg, Loudon. His audiences
were delighted.
Mrs. Field, wife of Gen. J. G.. Field, died
at Culpeper. last Monday week.
Jno. T. Wilson has leased the Allegheny
Springs.