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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-07-13
Have we q Constitution l?
mo. Democrat.]

Has the State of Louisiana a con-
stitution 7 This is . Momentous
question, and ono which. we desire to
propound to the anti. conventloulst.
Constitutions have their birth in the
will Of the people, aud exist by their
mere sufferance. That the present
exists by sutferance only, none can
deny aud the Democratic party OF
this State stands on record, as deny
ing the validity Of the constitution of
1863 and protesting by all things holy
and sacred against the doctrines 1t
embodles, against the manner in
which it was framed, and against the
methods by which it was thrust upon
the State. At the time of its promul-
CATION the Democratic party denied
that it was made by the people or for
the people, and if they would be con-
sistent they connot allow it to, remain
10 force, or by amending it acknowl:
edge its binding force. In proof of
the fact that this constitution was not
adopted by the people We have only
to refer to the ordinance submitting
itfor approval. This provides that
it "sball be submitted for ratification.
to the registered voters of the State
in conformity to the act OF Congress"
known as the reconstruction act, un-
der which nearly all the intelligence
and virtue of the State was disfran.
chised. ELECTORS who were qualified
under the reconstruction acts Of Con-
gress shall vote, and none Others"
This is the language of the ordinance
submitting this instrument for ratiti
cation. Who were the persons qaal:
fled under those actse Answer this
question and then they say if this in.
strument was called into existence by
the will of the people Of Louisiana
if BY them it was made the fundemen'
tai law
Let us take one article of this con-
st,tutiou. Of 1868 apd ask if it is the
will Of the people Of fins State. Ar
ticle SO disfrauchised ee-fourths Of
those whom the Democratic party
maintains are the true people of this
State.
"Those who held Office, civil or
military, for one year-ur more, under
the organization styled The Con-
federated States Of America ; those
who registered themselves as enemies
Of the United States, those who acted
a. leaders Of guerilla bands during
the late rebellion !; those who, ips the
advocacy of treason, wrote or pub
published newspaper articles or
preached sermons during the late re-.
bellion and those who voted for and
signed an ordinance of secession 10
any State" are among the person dis
4 franchised by this so'called constitu-
ton. Can any honest man say that
this was an expression, Of the will OF
the people Of Louisiana Can any
consistent man, can any Citizen with
q modicum of self.respect, allow q
constit ution 10 which this clause was
embodied to remain the fundamental
law Of this State srf4-
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1878-07-13

where fat and juicy meats are sold by
him at the lowest price.
The oldest Butcher in the trade; he
claims the patronage of the public.
Feb. 10 1y.
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From Europe.
HOTEL SPLENDIE, PARIS,
 August 10th, 1878.

August 10th, 1878. [
 Here we are in gay Paris. with much to attract the eye and divert the mind. .espec- ially for the ladies, and while they are deep in the mysteries of dress-making, your humble servant In occupying the time i'll ponciling down few notes on Parisian matters. Perhaps I had better refer to the visit paid day or so ago to the Du Bon Marche a store, as it is called which is six time as large as Macey & Co., on 14th street, New York; or twice as large as A. T.Stewarts retail store, having con- nected with it for the use of the patrons a large dining room, reading room, picture gallery, library, writing materials, and every convenience that can be suggested. All the daily papers are free for the use of its patrons. l also forgot to add it has a bar for those that require same. Many of our ladies who have visited R, H, Macy & Co.,. s in New York, especially on holiday times can imagine how it would appear to see four times tho extent of his vast stores under one roof and full with every thing To attract the eye. This is B very feeble comparison. Hundreds visit the establis hment, and not to see the Du Bon Marche is to lose one of Pariss great sights.
 There is more about Paris that reminds one of New York than ill any city We have visited abroad. The boulevards are wide and straight and well lined with trees. The sdewal',s are also wide and straight, so strongly in contrast with the European cities. Most of the avenues cross each other at right angles, though to the credit of our own country, it can be said there is but one Broadway and one Fifth avenue in the world, Still, for all this, there can be found objects of interest that New York has not yet attained, and probably will Eever have.
 No city in the world has ever witnessed such magnificent Improvements as Paris under the late Empire. Splendid Streets and boulevarls. from one end 10 the oth- CT, thoroughly lighted, drained and paved, The population Is about 1-2 millions and is increasing with rapid strides There is so much that might be said of Paris that one does not know where to commence or where to end. Paris does not need an Exposition to attract strangers, for hero they will come in vast numbers yearly without any other than its own merits to behold. The inhabitants of Paris have long considered themselves at the head of European civilization, and if such an emin nee can be gained by mere external polish. they perhaps deserve it. In neat
 of dre and fashion. the le;ld has been nee 8 to them by kind of unall- imous consent. and certainly for politeness no a i'nality has succeeded better in practiein the agreeable arts of life But mus be more particular. It was our good pleasure to attend at one represen- tation the opera given ut what is called the New Opera Ho sse. We did this more t ) see the building than to be entertained by the performance. yet we found the latter vcrs enio. able. though ia a foreign tongue. But to bri-f description of the greatest temple that has ever been ded-
 Continued cn sth psss1
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SHEPAUG RAILROAD.
HOUSATONIC RAILROAD.

SUMNER ARRANGEMENT commencing June To- Passenger Trains leave Nowtown. going North. at 1o.47 \. m. and 5.33 ?. Tn. Going South, at 6.l5 and Il.4 a. m., and 4.55 p. m.
 Express Freight Trains, going North, leave at 1240 p. m.. and i.25 pm Througa Freight at lo.35 D. m. Going south Milk Train at 7.25 p. m. Sun day Mk Train at 7.45 p. m
 i0.47 q. n and 5.3J p. m. Trains connect at Brookfeld Junction with trains for Danbury.- lo47 H. m. Train makes close connection ut State Line with B. X A. fast train for Albany with through ear arriving at 25O p. m.. connecting with the popular Chicago and St. Louis Express for the West s.33 p. In. Train makes close connection at State Line or Albany and the Vest arriving in Albany at l0.l0 p. m.
 Passenger Trains leave Hawleyylle, going North. at lo.ST m. and 5.44 ?. m. Going South, at 6.O5 a. m., 1I3o a. m.. and 445 P. m
 lo57 a. m. and 5.44 p. m. Trai ns connect at Brookisld Junction with trains for Danbury; also for Albany and the West.
 Express Freight going North. at l.20 and [ 20 p. m. Through Freight at 1O.55 p.
 Milk Train going South. at 7.0j p. m. Sunday Milk Train at T.30 p. Tn.
 Milk and Freight Trains have passenger accomo- dation.
 Passenger trains connect with shspaug R. R. to and from Iitchfeld At Canaan with ct. West. R. R. Through tickets sold and baggage checked from Eswtown for Albany. Saratoga Buffalo. SuSpen- sion Bridge Niagara Falls. Chicago St. Louis and principal points west. From HawIeyyille for Albany. Saratoga. Buffzlo. Suspension Bridge or Niagara Falls.
 HID. AvERU.L. General Ticket Agent.
 NM. BROWN Supt. [ Bridgeport Coan-. June 10. ISIS
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THE cANE.BoTToMEo CHAIR.
ny wa. NJ. rnscKERAY

In tattrred old slippers that toast at the bars. And ragged old Jacket p,rfumed with cisurs. Ava! om ths world and it's tolls and caros. I've rnng little kingdom up four pair of stairs. To mount to this realm k n toil to be sure. Hut h Ire iLere Is bright and the mir rather pure: And tn" view behold on the sunshiny day Tx grand through the chimney pots over the way, This snug little chamber K crammed in all hooks With worthless old knick.nacks and silly old books. And foolish old odds and foolish old ends, Ora kol bargain. from brokers cheap keepsakes
 from friends.
 ol iarmor, prints. pictures. pipes china all cracked Old rickctty tables. and chairs broken.backed; A two-pcnny treasury. wondrous to sec What matter! ts pleasant to you friend and me. No better diyan need a sultan require Than the creaking old sofa that basks by the fire; And tis wonderful, surely. what music you get From the rcketty, remshackle wheezy spinet. That prayingrug came from Turcomans s camp; By Fiber apce twinkled that hTazen old lamp; Marm"luke fierce wonder dagger has drawn; Ts murderous knife to toast mufiins upon. Long. long through the hours. and the night and
 the chimes,
 We talk of old books aai old friends and old times As we sit in n fog made of rich Latakic This chamber is pleasant to you. friend and nc, But of all the cheap treasures that garnsh by pes Tleps's ono that love and cherish the best; For the finest of couches that's padded with hair never would change th.e. my canebottomed chair, 'Tis handy-losged high,shonldered. worm-eatea
 scat,
 With rrcakng old back, and twisted old feet: But since that fair morning when Fanny sat there bless thee and love thee, old bottomed chair If chairs have but feeling. in holding such charms thrill must have passed through your withered
 old arms;
 looked, and longed and wished iR despair: I wished myself turned to a canc-bottomed chair, It was but moment she sat ip this place; She'd a scarf on hor neck and smile on her face A smile OH her face and rose in her hair, And she sat their and bloomed in my cane.hottamed
 chair.
 And so have valued my chair since, Like the shrine of saint. the throne of prince Saint Fanny. my patroness sweet declare. The queen of my heart and my cale,bottemed chair When the candles burn low. and the companys gone, In the silence o: night as I sit here alone sit here alone but yet pair My Fanny see ill my caRe-bnttomed chair. She comes from the past and revisits my room; She looks as she then did. all beauty and bloom So smiling and tender, fresh and so fair; And wonder she sits in my canebottomed chair.
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SANDY HOOK. CHIIRCUES.

METHoD1sr.-Rev. James Taylor. Pastor. Ser School. ll.i5 q. m. Prayer meeting, Thursday evenings, ?. m.s Stats free.
 ST. JoHN's CHArEL.-Rev. Francis w. Barnett pastor Sunday SrhOol F. III. Services p. Ill Communion service third Sunday in month at l0.30 a Ill.
 SOCIETIES
 GRANITE LODGE ISpErESpEST ORDER OF Coon TEarLARs-Meets in hall A. Beers's stsre every Friday evening. Officers w T, N c Downs; WIT, Mrs John l. Sanford; Sec, Joan |. Sanford: W T. Mr. Sarah Wheeler: F s. Ann San. ford; Chap, Rev Jas Taylor; W Nj, stephen Graham " G. Chas Dayton: " s, George Graham: s. Blackman; D M, Sadie D Gately.
 HIRAM LODGE. No. IS. F. A. M.-Msets in Masonic Hall. lst and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.- Ofticers --Wm I Sanlord. W M John L Sanford. SH VI; W Crofut, Jr W; James Wilson. Sec; James M Blackmau. Treas: Chester Hard. ST D; John Blaskman. Jr b. Vim Hoy. sr s. Bcnj Curtis. Jr 8; Vim H Hoy. Geo Winton. and Benj Curtis, Trustees; W Orgelnann. Tilcr.
 ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER.-aieets second Thursday of each month in Masonic Hall. Officers Geo Wotfcndcn. P: James NJ Blackman. K: Jas A Wilson, s; Wm Sanford. of II; John L san:nrd. s; AZ Clark. Sec: David Nobles Treas; Silas Wheeler. k A C; Samuel Barhum. 1st V; James Coles. Ind V; Somers Crofnt 3rd V; Conrad Dorian, Tyler.
 ALPHA JUVENILE TEMPLE No. 1.-Mects in Lodge Room over furniture store every Sunday after noon. at 4.3o o'clock. Miss Ella Peck. Supt; " Perkins. WCT.
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A neat ppmphlet has been issued by Dr. Smith, containing a theory of his electrical freutmcnt, also certificates of cures and references from some of tn most influential citizens of Bridgeport and other cities. The pamphlet will be mailed free to any address by address ing DR. J. D. $. SMITH, IF State street, or Lock Box 334, Bridgeport, Conn.
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From Judge FulIcrton of New York.

BRIDGEroET CONN. April F. 1s77. Dr. J D SMITH:
 Dear sir-Beiore leaving Bridgeport l beg to ac- knowledge the grrat bell lit l have received from your treatment of Inc an electrician. You gave me immediate relief from great suffering. and ow- ing to the skillful nHnn-r ill which you applied the electric current experienced neither pain or unpleasant sensation.
 Yours truly. WILLIAM FULLERTON.
The Newtown bee., 1878-09-05

Dr. Smith has devoted years to the study of Medical Electricity and the dis eases to which it is best adapted. His prices are always reasonable, and are not varied from except to the poor. Consultation free.
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And this cure was effected by ELEc- TRIcITY, without the little patient ex- pcriencing the slightest pain or unplsas- ant sensation, notwithstanding she was "only child" Dr. Smith nerer gives Il shock" but on the contrary, his clcc- trical treatment is always pleasant and soothing; and the wide reputation he has acquired as Il meiical eIectricim has been well earned, as can be seen by the following letters, which are but Il few of many :-
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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
NEWTOWN.
POST OFFICE.


 POST OFFICE. Mails open From the South, 1l.20 q. m and Goo p. Tn. From the North. l2.U0 m. and 6OO pm Mails close :-Gong Ssrth lO.JO n. m. and A.; p. m. Going South. ll.25 a. Ill. and 4.4j p. III.
 Z $. PECK, r. NJ.
 CHURCHES. TRINITY CHURCH-Main Street Rev. Newton F. Marble. D.D.. rector. Services l0.3G |. m. Sunday School, l2 n. Afternoon service at l. CoSGREGATIoNAL.-3lain Street, Rev. James r Hoyt, pastor .Services I0.jO q. m Fellowship Meeting, 1l.40. Sunday School. P m Afternoer service, l o'clock. The seats are free. CkrHoIIc.-Main Street. Rev Father NcCarton pastor. Services. 1915 a. m. Sunday School 123J P. III.
 SOCIETIES. OLIVE BRANCH JUVENILE TEMPLE No. 14-publi, meeting every Sunday afternoon ut o'clock, n South Centre School House. Officers Mrs. $. N Beers Supt.; Miss Annie F. Henderson Sec. ST. PATRICK TEMPERANCE SUCIErY.-Rev. Father James McCarton. President A. Gallagher Vice President; T. J. Corbett. Secretary J. Madisan Treasurer.
 VIEWPOINT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. - Marcus C. Hawley, President; Charles Bcrsord, cc-Prcs dent; Mary F. Morgan. Treasurer; J. Frank Gillette. Secretary and Librarian. Trustees--A stllson, Edgar F. Hawley and Daniel Beers.
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From Hon. D. ". JngalLs of HumiHon.

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, 1877 Dr. J D SMITH, 1l7 State Street.
 My Dear Sir-For years 1 have been unal le to feed or druss myself without assistance. l sun r~u from loss of menory and extreme constipation, and w;LS unable to attend to business until came to Bridgeport and put myself under your care. am now entirely cured able to attend to business and can feed and dress ny self without difficulty Yours siI ce ely. INGALLS, Hamilton \. !
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Special Notices ten cents per line first and five cents for each subsequent insertion.
 Transient advertising payable in advance. No dead-beat advertising taken. Yearly advertise nenis payable Ut the end of each quarter Pro- fessional and business cards (to occupy not more than five lincsI 50 a year.
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l. DISEASES OF THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM. -Epilcpsy, Chorea or St. Yitus' Dance. Paralysis tHemiplelia and Paraplegial. Neuralgia, Hysteria, Nervousness, Palptation of the Heart, Lockjaw, Gc. &c.
 2. ORGLSs AND TIszUFs CONNECTED WITH THE Dr. cEsTIvE SYsTKM.-Sore Throat. Dyspepsia Disr- rhna Dysentery 0' stinate Con tipat,On. HemOr- rhoids or Piles. Bilious. Flttulent. and Painters Colc and all afirt ticns the LIyer and Spleen. g. RESPIRATORY 0RGASs.-CataTrh. Cough, .nau- enzA, Asthma (when not caused by organic disease of the heartl. Brun hitis Pleurisy. Pleurodynia, or Rh eumatism of the Chest. Consumption. in early stages.
 l. FIBEnTrs AND MUSCULAR SYsTKs. Rheuma- tism I.umbsg1. Stiff Neck. spinAl Curvature. Hip diseases, CanIcrs, Tumnrs.
 5. URINARY AND GESITA'. CRgASS.-Gravel Dia- betes and Kidney complaints Impotence and Sem inal Weakness. TLs iatf,T oonpiGiHt Rrrer diis fo JisId rapidly to tkit treaissHt
 c. DISEASES PEcU1AR TO FEMALES - Uterine complaints involving mal-po sition as Pr ,laP-us, Anteversiou Rctraversion, Inflammation. Ilctrn. tiOn and various 0 her affections Of the Womb and ovaries Painful Suppress.l. Scanty or Profu e Menstruztion. LeueoFrhCea. 6c.
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BR,ptgPonr CONN, February. l97

BRIDGEPORT CONN, February. 1871 Dr. J D s SMITm-My Dear Sir: l afflicted with chronic IndolrnI ulcer for more tL"n two years anl !rAl,ed by another physician for over year without the slightest relief and by your skill ill your profession have beea entirely cured. nm yours very truly.
 WM. WELL H. l35 Main st.
The Newtown bee., 1878-09-05

BmDGEroHT CoSS.. February II, ls7s. Dr. J. D. s. snlIu
 Dear Sir -l wish Co state for tho ben fl 0 the ahiirted that my daughter. now twlye yeats nLi. became afflicted about seven years ago vi 'is. case of the right h T. and i'r liys year she VII unable to walk without the uid of crutche lac circulation of the blood in inc limb ha co Il, and the muscle hal slruuR mere skeleton. Her case had b'tn exai incd by eInin nt phys. cinns here and in thc New ivrk Coll-g- a' Ii ri. ciHns and Surgeons" noIe Oi whom ave Il any encouragement tu hope that any Iclt could be afforded Last Spring by inc advice If lrirn s I placed her under ur care. Within ten days from your first "ireatlnrnt" Shc legun 10 iIni VI, and within three months she rev away CT crutchcs. And now inc muscle has bccum, hard and nearly as large as it's mate, and she as reroy. cred entirely from al disease of the limb; and with the exception of the difference in inc length of the limbs lthc reason of which is obvious to all she is completely cured. for which we feel most deeply and sincerely grateful to you.
 Yours sincerely, Wa. II. LoRD 13j Main St.
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TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
PEOPLES LINE.

I offer my services to the travelling public. and gers to and from the Depot, or to Sandy Hook and Eewtown St.
 can be found at all times ready to convey passcn Charges moderate. Remember the Governor
 GEORGE REDsTONE.
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Only q Child.

A few months ago the following letter was received from well-known citizen of Bridgeport:
The Newtown bee., 1878-09-05
BRIDGEPORT, August 3, 1871

BRID6EPORT, AuGust ,, I6II
 Dr. J D SMIrH-Dcar Sir: My arm was TO ken above the wrist-the fracture Was set su when healed and tht spnt was removed the mus cles were so shluukt Il could Il. Jpcn my han nor use it dt all. My doc o advised me to ba ht il ih cl,ier brandy, which did frs ely with no be eft. made up my mind that it would always be useless when l WAS told that, il there was yet any hope for it. Dr. Smith of IF State street would cure it and an delighted with the result, as it improved at once and after only thre' wee -s' elec !rtcat Treatment it s as yell and 4trung us eI.r
 Mrs. J EAsTMAN, lSl Pembroke St.
The Newtown bee., 1878-09-05

When electricity is properly applied it animates and yitalizes every part, and restoring the electrical forces of the sys- tenn to their proper balance lays the foundation for nature to work out her cure Among the diseases to which electricity is best adapted are the fol- ! lowing:
The Newtown bee., 1878-09-05

BRIDGEPORT. CoEs May 9, 1878 Dr. D SMITH
 WAS great sufferer. and hnd given up all hops of ever reg Aiuing my healta. Iput myself under your care four weeks ago, and now feel like ncM being. Yours yer. resp ctfully,
 Mrs. ELI.Ks A MkKRIAM. New Salem, Mass.
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BRiDGEpORT, CONN, J4ne, 1876

BRlDGEPONI, CONN, J lhe, IbIb Dr. J D SMITH:
 Dear Sir-I could not leav. my bed for months from Nervous Exhaustion. tried several phyS cians without avail and finally sent for you who raised me rom my sick bed tO perfect health. Most respectfully, Mrs. II $ BARrnAa Broad St.
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BEIpGEPoRT. May 9. 1878

BEIDGEPonT, MAY D. I6IS Dr. D SMITH-Dcar S.r: l ctiict, Il wit Rheumatism n my left arm that could no raise my hand 10 my head, and suffered trra pain. applied to you. and after applic;tio IS 1 was entirely cured. $ ,...sA.
 Woolcn House, Cor. Wall and Water str cts
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BRIDGEPORT. CONN.,. August, 1877

BRIDuEPUHI, IONF., AuBIslI IoII Dr D S SMITH:
 Dear Sir--Haying suffered with severe pain ill my back for years and vainly trying tiff rent rem edies at last applied to you and alter few treit- ments was entirely cured.
 Yours truly, AaAs.FARSoSs. ll4 Pembroke St.
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wIIsOsDunon, W. Va. July !. is7s. Il ],
ITO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned has purehued the Drug stors
on the corner Of Main and Tventy.teoond streets,
lately occupied BY Hugh l. Roberts.
de q graduate Of The Philadelphia College d
Phar nAey. and has the additional Qualification
secured By practical eIpeneaee In his butness in
some Of the beat Drug stores In the city.
By strict attention to the wants Of his patrons
he hopes 10 deserve and receive liberal patronage.
Particular and personal attention will b given
to compromising Prescriptions. The purest medi-
eipes only being uled.
A iull line Of Toilet and Fancy Articles kept
constantly In stock. a'
Moderate prices charged IN all cases.
Your patronage 10 respectfully solicited.
jys CHARLES MoENKEMoELLER.
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Interesting Letter From h.r. SAM.
uel Laughiin-A Few Words
About the Exposition-a Trip
From Paris 10 ltaly-Passnge
through the Great Alps Tuu.
nel-Ihe City of Turin-Sisit 10
Genoa-A Musical Enchant.
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HYDROpHOBIa.
The Hot weather still Operating
Dangerously ON Rev. Turney, Of

lne ttOt nehtner SIM OptENt1uk
Dangerously ON Rev. Turney, OF
Grafton. mfaH..
Editors IntCllgeneer: NU..
As postal cards are cheap, 1 will drop
you few lines more on the good hot
weather topic Of The Baptist flock. I'm.
mersiou cannot be taught and defended
among the people Of this enlightened and
critical age without insidiously and in
juriously, and to the detrimeut Of vital
religion, peryerting many passages of the
Sacred Scriptures; and the evil resulting
is sad to contemplate. Like an error
which runs through the whole Of math-
ema,ical calculation with increasing mag.
nitude, until the parts are all involved in
complicated confusion, the defence Of i'm.
mersion exerts hurtful influence upon
every department Of Christianity. The
Baptist press has sent out to the world
several striking and shocking peryersions
Of important passages Of the Bible, made
for the sAke Of supporting immersion. |
nave even HUMMELSHINE, ptIbous W pe 81
welded 10 the water that they would deny
the perpetui,y oithe Baptism OF tue Holy
Ghost Ia their determination 10 sustain
the sinking cause Of immersion. The
blood Of sprinkling they would annul;
the witness Of Divine baptism from on
high they would ignore. The fulfilling
Of prophecy they would defeat; the words,
$50 shall he sprinkle many nations"
which the best theOlogianS Of all ages
have understood to be prediction Of
Christian baptism, they endeavor 10 mys.
lily and evade. 81. fa IL.
Saul, standing up, was baptised;' but
we never hear Of q person immersed 10 .
standing posture. The Israeli,es were
all bapiised on dry ground; but II will
probably not be claimed that people
could be immersed on dry land. The ar
guments for immersion are oil defective.
They do not hold together. When exam
ined, their unsoundness is very evident.
On the other hand, the arguments for
spriBkling are hound and conclusive
the most careful scrutiny finds not flaw.
-.,. 7. B. TuRsEY.
GrohOn, July IS, 1878. a. .a'''