New-York tribune., 1878-11-20
FRANCIS MURPHY'S Defence.
REPLIES TO CARPING CRITICS.

REPLIES TO CARPING CRITICS.
INTERESTING TESTIMONY AT THE NOON SERVICE
MIR. MURPHY DECLARES HE is NOT MAKING
MONEY OUT OF TEMPERANCE.
The noon temperance gospel meeting in the
Seventh street Methodist Episcopal Church Of
the most interesting that has been held The house
well filed and the feature OF the service the tes
tnony, which six eight men gave in most
impressive waY. Mr.. and Mrs Wilson occupied their
accustomed seats at the organ, and infused much life
into the singing The main portion OF the service
as usual devoted to prayer and song
1.-TWO years ago. said Mr.. Searles, Of Troy big hand
some man with rOn-gray hair and side whiskerz, "
was a drunkard; but when Mr.. Murphy told me that
Christ died for such as I, became a better man
with Gods help" Mr.. Cooper, of Pttsburg. also
gave his experience Mr.. Murphy then took man on
the front seat by the hand and asked him TO say
a word. 1.-TWO years sgo," said he, al entered
a gate on which was inscribed, Those who enter
here leave all hope behind and truly did leave all
hope behind for has been curse since that time
Last Friday wandered in here and by the Grace OF God
had the courage TO sign the pledge. Give me your
prayers" Amen, cried everyone.
Other testified TO the story-a life OF drunk
enness and reformation through the meetings held last
week Just word, Tom," said Mr.. Murphy; and
"Tom said al thank God that to-day can
speak 10 you with clear brain and sound
mind /" GoOdp "AmenTl have been
filed with INDIGNATION at tie attempts which have
been made 10 fasten unworthy motives upon our DrOhtr
Murphy, who has done such good work" lAppiauSe.l
"On come stand Ou your ieet, Willie, my love-, said
Mr. Murphy, in his most persuasive tones " III hold
yOu up" and the told his short story. The meeting
closed with testimony, singing aud the DencdicOn.
Men standing the asles and In the rear OF the
church evening, great the crowd that gath
cred 10 hear Mr. Murphy. For the first time since the
meetings were begun attempt was made TO bring the
men INTO the front Of the house The ladies were re-
questcd TO SIT In the gaers aud consequence there
were only few dasnes ~ bright colors relieve the
dull appearance OF the b dy OF the church
The exercises were begun by singing: prayer by the
Rev Dr. Tiffany followed. A look OF delight passed
over the lace OF inc DOnny Scot sitting the front
seat, who on Monday night undertook 10 defend Knox
ard the school system Ot Scotland when Mr.. aud Mrs
Willson sang MY Ain Country"
This large audience" said Mr. Murphy, Is the best
possible evidence OF the acceptance which this gospel
temp movement has found IN the hearts Of your
people. For some time past our faces have turned
toward your city. You WI excuse me for making
few statements winch feel owe TO my friends who
have given their generous support Brother and sis
ter Wilson accompany me- and my son is my private
secretary Besides tn SC Ecclcs Robinson assists az the
meetings. Now, u has been stated by Mr.. hundy
aud a woman that l 5000 n night. | must
tfus' !" your commence IA my tnhluness ana tell you
that nave not the promise OF cent from any III
the world for the work am doing Applagsel THIS is
will bless all these people, lead them INTO
His KINGDOM. aud teach ttm 10 speak the truth Brother
blaicr ana others nave hOy pad our board Ihls Is
Of little consequences, however. What ask for is the
grace Of God. In olhCr ccs have had what called
a pay -ueeung-One-l0 WhCh an duhl5spu Zee
OF 25 cents charged, and think the same plan will
be adopted here" The church costs $lO Gay for heat
ing anu care and the cOIectOuS al or Whlth nave been
hanoed TO the church committee, have averaged less
Dr. searies, Of Troy. then related his experience.
ieel Deeuliariy sad tonight" said Judge PIttman
on DelhH LsuOaooee ny Nj murphy. because oi par
aRTaPh saw IA one oI the evening papers
announcing that George Butler, a friend Of NINE,
and nephew OF General butler applausel was scn.
drunkenness. The moral Is n sad Though we see
in the press that there are some ~hO would minre Mr
Murphy and us work, what does he them since
the people are with HIM IGreat applsusel
s@iH'' Services VIII D'i' To-Day noon and even