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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-20

time the Yankee has not only a very re.
spectacle opinion Of himself and of his
| country as a whole, but it has been our own
opinion that we had nothing 10 com.
pare in contrast with any other power. ]
sm pleased to say that from the observations
have been able to make in the last two
aud half years We are beginning to be
regarded little by other powers rs we in
our vanity have heretofore regarded our
selves. AS to the place we hold among
nations, think it not only in our conceit to
occupy the position a. one OF the FIRST powers
in ali that goes TO make us n great ma
tionality, We have the strength aud We
have the individual self.con,roliing indie.
prudence, and we have 20 u greater degree
than almost any other nation the power to
coloniZe, settle up new countries and de-
velop them. We have slso a very great ad-
vantsge in being without neighbors to
modest or make us afraid. IL is true we
have northern frontiers and southern from
tiers and we get along with very small
army and what little we have is not a stand.
ing army, because IL has no time 10 stand.
do not know OF anything can especially
add To what have SAID, except in the way
of advice, and that 49, let us be true 20 our
selves, avoid all bitterness and ill-feeling,
either on the part OF sections or parties
toward each other, and se need have NO
fear in future of maintaining the standing
We have taken eIGong ths nations, so far M
opposition from foreign nations goes. APP
planse
A miniature bombardment of small
fort, placed on the main tsble, was here
displayed, after which the toasts pro-
ceeded.
Second toast, "Tbe President and Con-
gress Of the United States" Gen. Logan
in response discussed the relations and
respective duties of these two functions
from legal and political standpoint.
He reviewed the list of presidents who
have served with honor to themselves
and the nation, with especial eulogies Of
Jackson, Lincoln and Grant.
Numerous other toasts were ably
responded To and at last came:
Fifteenth, "The babies; NJ they COM
fort us in our sorrow, let liz not forget
them in our festivities."
Samuel l.. Clemens responded in
humorous and highly appreciated satiri-
| cal eulogy on the product of the cradle.
His injunction: "As long AZ you are in
your right mind don't you ever pray
for twins--twins amount to II permanent
riot, and there amt any zeal difference
between .riplets and au insurrection -
called forth shouts of laughter In con-
clusion he alluded TO the future Farra-
CUTS, historians and presidents who arc
now lying in cradles and said: ain
still one more cradle somewhere
under the flag, the future Illus
trious commando rim. chief OF the Ameri-
can armies is so little burdened with his
approaching grandeura and responsible
ties as to be giving his whole strategic
mind st this moment to trying TO find
out some way to get his big toe into his
mouth an achievement which (meaning
10 disrespect) the illustricns guest Of
this evening turned his attention to
some Sc years ago, and ii the child is but
prophecy of the man there are mighty
| few who will doubt that he succeeded"
! Laughter and applause
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-20

Stack, and Col. Fletcher were named rs
such committee.
After the usual votes of thanks and
special mention of the lioerslity of Mr..
Haverly for the use of his theatre, the
society adjourned.
CHICAGO, November lS.--The Unicn
Veteran club gave reception to Gen.
Grant at McNickers theatre to-day.
Crowds of people were in attendance,
and most of those who spilled for
admission, and who were not veterans,
were TUNED away. The theatre was
tastefully decorated by Manager McVick-
er with flowers and flags and with living
representations of the goddess of Eber.
ty and the thirty-eight states Patriotic
speeches were made by Gen. Logan and
others.
Gen. Grants arrival in the midst of
the proceedings WAS the occasion of
hearty applause and cheers. He made a
few remarks of the same general tenor
with many previous speeches on this
trip. He said he believed the war re-
suited in great deal of good to the
country, and that the south WAS in bet
ter condition now than it would have
been if il had succeeded, land certainly
we would have been worse of if they
had"
Hon. Emory A. Storrs made stirring
speech which excited much enthusiasm.
Gov. Oglesby and Hon. s. l.. Woodford
followed him after which the audience
dispersed.
CHICAGO, November l3.-The banquet
given by the society Of the Army of the
Tennessee took place this evening in the
dining room of the Palmer. Gen Grant
WAS escorted to the room by Gen. Sher-
man and by the military, naval and
civic dignitaries of Illinois aud other
states. Gen. Grants table was orna-
mented with miniature man ofwar,
representing the ship of state under full
sail. The de ,orations of the room in
general were profuse and tasty. Flags
and festoons of evergreens and flowers
relieved the lofty pillars of the hall,
while flowers and smilak decorated the
tables. The band enlivened the even
ing with snatches OF patriotic and CLASH
cal music, and menu of extra ordinary
richness and variety was served in uni.
que forms and designs.
Prof. David Swing offered prayer ut
the beginning of the banquet.
Six hundred and one covers were
spread, and every chair was occupied, a
distinguished cotorie ofguests gracing the
large room. The bill of fare was printed
on card shaped into the likeness of a
tent, adorned with battle scenes. After
the viands had been discussed, the presi
dent of the society announced the toasts
AS follows:
First. "Our country--her place among
nations" Gen. Grant responded N
follows:
GenerM of NE Arma and inUited guests
Notice was Sent ~ me some days ago that
WAS TO speak, but paid no attention TO il
at the time. Until | got here | did moi
know what it WAS | was To reply to, and
| hoped when the time came ! could execute
some flank movement and get out of IL
| But after my arrival here found | was to
be the first one to be cslled upon. You
would have me say much about the position
Of our country among the nations Of the
earth. Our nation we have been in the
habit OF looking upon US one OF the first ma
tone 81 tho ear'h Far u long prriod ni
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-11-20

= LOSSES by the Deadwood fire after
close calculations ard all necessary al
lowance, foot up 81, $3.50, 600; and as far
az can be sssertsined there WAS but
$25 600 insurance on the whole town.
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o, day so blest!
/ sigh to see the evening ray
That An, too soon, shall bear away
Nv Sabbath rest
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EDWIN CARTER, ESQ.

At meeting of the session of the Presby-
terian church of Fredericksburg the follow
ing minutes we're unanimously adopted:
In the death of our brother, Mr.. Edwin
Carter, which occurred on Sunday, the 9th
day of October, this church has lost MEM
ber of more than ordinary zeal and piety; {;
the session an elder distinguished in correct
ness, prudence and sound Judgment, and the
Sunday School teacher remarkable for
punctuality and affectionate attention to the
spiritual interests of the many pupils who
have received his instructions.
He was born in New Canaan, Fairfield
county, Connecticut. on the 26Eh of July,
1906. He came to fredericksburg, Va, in
October, 1926, and engaged in business
which afterwards became permanent, and
was conducted with industry and probity
through long life. He attended the SER
vices Of the church but did not make public
profession of religion until March, $780,
In this interval it is interesting to note thai
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(To BE ooNCLUDED.)
QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT. "

How terrible the thought of soul being
deserted by the Spirit, given over of God,
doomed to destruction-even in this life,
sealed beforehand to despair And yet, such
thing is possible or such admonitiOns as
"grieve not, "quench not the Spirit" neV'
er would have been given. Such thing is
possible or God himself never would have
declared, "My Spirit shall not always strive
with man, for that he too is flesh, Let
Ephraim alone, he is joined to his IDOLS
The thought is ell the more appalling, when
we reflect that soul may be in that condi-
ton and yet insensible to it and unconscious
of it. In that condition while in the lively
exercise of all his faculties, in the buoyancy
of bodily health, intent upon the pursuits of
this life, and in the enjoyment of all the
world calls good and great. In that cOndi-
ton and insensiblc to it, and thus remain,
until on his dying bed, the light is let into
his soul, and the remorseful conviction is
forced upon him, that the market is over
with hin, and in his own conscience he has
the fearful premouitions of coming wrath
or amidst the fires seTophet, he awakeS to
consciousness, with eternal realities upon
him, and in vain calls for one drop of water
Co cool his parched tongue.
God has sovereignty concealed from the
eyes of mcr.sls the point at which, or the
time when, the sinner reaches that degree in
wickedness, as forever to quench the Spirit,
and that fearful sentence goes forth against
the doomed soul, "Let him alone" And
vet suppose that many faithful servant
of Christ, who stands between the living and
the dead, to proclaim the glorious gospel Of
the Son Of God, has painful apprehension
that such may be the case with some soul
who sits under his ministry, but who lives IL
persistent impenitency, and provoking ne
glect of the great salvation, and upon whom
the gospel falls with no visible good effects
One of two effects the gospel must produce
in the hearts of all who hear it, 1t mus
either soften or harden. God hath said, my
word shall not return unto me void. l
shall accomplish that which I please, an(
prosper in thing whereunto l sent it. How
solemn the thought to all who'hear the g'S
pei? Dear reader, suffer the inquiry, Ho7
have you heard the gospel? What impres
sion has it made upon your heart? Not
withstanding its gracious invitations, sWee
and precious promises, and fearful and sol
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an evil-disposed young person, to say with
reference to the curing of bacon, that ours
was both meat house and meeting house.
All this has made the Office of sexton one Of
great responsibility and Importance. And
we have been much troubled to get the right
man. One colored brother after ancsher
was tried and resigned, because nobody would
haul wood, and because as they said they
had "toted' all the sticks and chips they
could find in reach. Withal, they averred
that the remuneration was not Of that regu-
larly periodic character which was to be de-
sired. There seemed nothing else left to US
under the circumstances, and We accordingly
got our ingenious pastor to accept the posi-
ton of sexton, the duties of which he is dis
charging admirably.
Now in all these things we have as We
hope, shown our desire to give honor where
honor is due. But with this said, we have
grave charge to bring against our minister.
He does not visit as much as he ought to do.
We have often told him that he should spend
six or seven days With each of our families,
or at least visit us every few weeks. And
that we might nearly as we'll have no pastor
at all, as have him. He has confessed his
ineficiency in this respect, but has tried to
excuse himself in this wretched style. He
says, aud says rightly, that we expect him to
study his sermons thoroughly, and that he
must devote at least half Of his time to this.
He is not far from sixty years old, and in
bad health, and yet as he says he rides not
far from sixty miles week. There is no
point on the earth beneath, or the heavens
above or under the earth, from which the
average distance of the congregation is less
than seven miles. Hence as he alleges,
dozen visits to each of us would just equal
the circuit of the earth, and that were he to
pay the longer one suggested, devoting every
other week to the duty, it would take him
four years to get around. Indeed he once
remarked that the only way he could see Of
meeting the calls for calls upon him, was to
have himself treated like that ancient lady,
who was sliced up, and went around to the
tribes, in very uncommon and improper frac-
tions.
Now it is just here, we want him to be
made to do better. We want pens more able
than ours to enforce on him what We all feel.
Where there is a will there is way. No
man has right to be in the church at all,
and not do all he can for her. To forget
her welfare or her woe, or to neglect her in
terests, is to forget or neglect the body of
Christ. As the Master loved and sacrificed
SO he requires all of his people to follow him,
that he and they suffering together, may also
rejoice together. Such are few of the
points we wish to have enforced on our de-
linquent pastor. He who shall give it to
him we'll, shall have the thanks of many
OLD GRUMs.
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80 LORD, AND IS THIS THE WAYW
BY WILLIAM S. PLUMER, D. D.

Among the last words of dear DR.. Beadle
were these: go Lord, and is this the way?"
Yes, 0 yes, thou loving brother, thou
faithful servant Of God, this is the way; not
the way that thou wouldst have devised, per.
hsps, nor the way that any of thy earthly
friends would have chosen for thee But it
is the way appointed by infinite and unerr.
ing wisdom, and selected by eternal and un-
changing love. 1t is not in man that walk
eth to direct his steps across the Jordan, or
anywhere else. A wise man would rather,
if it were possible, die twenty times than be
compelled to decide when, where, and how
he shall leave the world. If God determines
such things, there will be no error, no mis-
take. If man determines it, fool will be
arranging matters Of which he knows nothing.
And yet, dear brother, the way the Lord
took to remove thee from US is mysterious to
us, and no wonder it seemed go to thee
Almost all Of US have our plans for leaving
the world; that is, we never foresee just how
it will be. Thy removal was so sudden, so
unlooked.for by any of US, at the time when
thy vigor seemed unusual, there was but
step between thee and death. One wintry
blast seemed to do the whole work.
Gods ways are never as cur ways. The
Saviour went to his Father by the CROSS
His way was much rougher and darker than
thine. Thy death, dear brother, was agoniz.
ing. Thy Masters death was ezcruciating.
He was forsaken by friends, and Knocked by
enemies. But thou didst leave us surround,
ed By friends, who lovingly ministered unto
thee. He died under the wrath of God, and
With dreadful sense Of His Fathers dis
pleasure against himself as a sin-bearer.-
But thoa didst leave the world with the GER
tain knowledge that thy suferings were not
for Precipitation. He tasted death for every
man, and drank the cup of the wine of the
wrath of God. But thou left US in the peace
of the redeemed, and had no cup held to thy
lips but the cup Of salvation. By his suffer-
inga the Redeemer took away the sting and
bitterness of death from all who believe
Jesus foresaw all his suferings, and for years
and years knew all that was coming, and so
he, as it were, died thousand deaths. But
from thee God in mercy concealed the time
and the manner till thy hour came.
When the Lord died his work was done;
and when thou didst breathe ont thy great
and loving spirit thy work was done, though
man knew it not till the Master called for
thee. His decease was accomplished in the
very best time-the time fixed in the coun-
sells Of infinite wisdom and everlasting love;
and so was thine, though thy loving people
could no more see it SO, than did the dis
ciples see how seasonable was their Lords
departure
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this son who afterwards became 80 we'll known
for his consistent Christian life, was followed
by the prayers and admonitions of his plous
parents. In letter from his father dated
August 18th, 1926, We read: " l hope, my
dear son, you will ever be mindful that you
are under the immediate inspection OF a
heart searching God, and that you must one
lay render to Him strict account of the
manner of your conduct. Be ever careful
20 shuu bad associates, and 30 conduct your
'elf that you may be comfort and bless
ng to all around you" And in the same
etter, his mother, after many loving, Chris
ian couDseIs, tells him: 81 have great
hopes and expectations that you will become
pious, useful man, an ornament to the
Church of Christ, and blessing to your pa
rents, brothers and sisters. Oh! do not dis.
appoint the hopes of your parents"
These prayers of these parents were an
swered in Gods good time; and immedi-
ately after joining the church, Mr.. Garter
dedicated himself to the duties of servant
of Christ with singleness Of heart and pur.
pose, and with steadfsstness which knew
no wavering, even to the time of bis depar-
ture to be with his Lord In addition to his
consistent attendar ce in he ,agular Sunday
School of his church, together with our de
ceased brother, William 81 White, who had
paid two previous visits to the neighborhood,
he established in 1881, Sunday School at
Motifs in Spotsylvania county, a region then
entirely destitute of reli ligious privileges
This school they started at their own ex-
pense, and aftergards attended, fossered and
taught in all seasons and with unvarying
punctuality for many years, until Mr.. Whites
declining health and the organization OF
churches in the neighborhood, made it ex-
pedient to commit the school to osher hands.
Mr.. Carter took much interest in church
music, and was for more than fifty years
member of the choir of this church. In
1841, just before the resignation of Rev. DR..
Wilson, the first pastor of the church, who
withdrew to accept Professorship in Union
Seminary, Mr.. Carter was elected, ordained
and installed an elder, and from that time
rendered faithful and efficient service in our
session and in occasional attendance on other
courts of the church.
His long life has been passed in the ser.
vice of his Divine Master, and We cannot
doubt that to him have been given the plau-
dit and the welcome -" Well done, good
and faithful servant; enter thou into the
joys of thy Lord"
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FoR The CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
SABBATH REST.

o, day so blest!
sigh to see the evening ray
That All, too soon, shall bear away
Ny Sabbath rest
How blest the beam
That whispers of thy glad reiurnl
Fresh hopes and thoughts within me burn'
And calm l seem.
A week Of care
Is something in the distant past;
Zach burden at the Cross l cast
My Ssviour's there!
How passing sweet,
To lean upon his loving breast
And feel the peace that givsth rest
From wOrld-day heat
o, Heaven-lt ray
That brightens up sin-dimm' land
And smiles upon the Christian-band,
Who meet to pray.
My heaving breast,
Thro' smoke and dust of work day care,
Baholds swaitir-s for me there,
Sweet Sabbath restl
o, life star bright
Tho earth with all its busy throng,
May almost hush my evening song,
And dim the light;
Twill soon pass by
I see before, little way,
Thy haIlow'd rest, sweet Sabbsth-day-
And hush my sigh.
Dear Saviour. kind,
When cold, dea'h. dew my heart has brush d.
And earthly Sabbaths all are hush'd,
OIL May find
At Thy right hand,
A Sabbath that shall never fade,
Nor feel the chill of evenings shade
In Heavens fair Land
NJ. L. A.
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THE BEST recipe for going through life in
an exquisite way, with beautiful manners, is
to feel that everybody, no matter how rich
or poor, needs all the kindness he can get
from others in the world.
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BOOTS AND SHOES,
MADE AND MENDED HERE BY

That sigu belonged to the poor and humble
man whom God called to inaugurate the
work of modern Missions.
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In THE library of Stepney College, Egg
land, is preserved little 8ign-bOsrd on which
is printed
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-10-04
wRsiliNGTVNl LETTER.
WASHINGTON, D. or :
Sept, "a, 70.

The New York Democratic State
Central .Committe did proper thing
yesterday in reading out Of the par
ty''; persons who persist in, opposing
any portion Of the State, ticket. /, The
motto of the;party isapd alwaysshopld
be, first pure and then pesceable.'a ,
The producers of this country, the
planters and farmers, as well as the
manufacturers, will demand a hearing
at the, coming session Of Congress relr
alive to. opening e now outlets for the
sale Of theiruproductions. While we
aresyery day growing as a producing
people, and prosperous times are prob.
ably ahead Of US, little has been, done
TO Wovid0s asrksta~ ~tosy 4pss goods. and
if something lis not done shortly,Twe
shall have an, over supply on hand,
and dull times again, As at, is now
the ship owners and merchants of Eng.
land are carrying our goods atpa,hand-
some profit, and making commissions
,on trade Of which We, ought to have
the entire benefit. If this system is
allowed to go on the West and South
will suffer, for it is in these sections
that our productions are to be deyel-,
~
oped and will require now outlets to
be profitable. Leading Democrats are
thinking of this subject; and as the
Democratic party is probably to pre-
dominate in those sections where new
industries spring up the party should
take an especial interest in it, The
trade with South America, which
ought,to bring wealth to our Southern
ports,is nearly, all going to. Europe
now. What will Congress do about
it?. lt.is plain that private enterprise
cann9t cope with the British moropo-
lists backed by the influence and libe-
raj subsidies of the British Govern
ment. TITS the part of wise men to-
take lessons of our enemies and to
fight our competitors with their own
weapons if they prove to. be most eff.
cient. This sentiment appears to pre-
vail largely In our party now, even
among those who have been opposed
to subsidies on principle. No plan OF
action has been marked out yet, but
1t is well, in tie interest of all our In
dustries, to discuss the means Of push
ing our productions into foreign mar
ke.s. r-.5 '.. 20 DEN.
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Mission Valley Nurseries
AT MISSION VALLEY, VICTORIA COUNTY,
~ FNtt TEXAS. fsff III
e. ONDERDONK, Prop'r.

We have studied closely the varlous questions
reIstinV 10 fruit culture In estern Texas during
The twenty seven years Of experience and obser-
vat,on. UPON our own ground, Ne have thus en-
abied ourselves to present TO the public list oi
fIuits better adapIed TO our climate than Can be
offered by sny, other lestablishmeut- sIS.fq1
dur pssrs cannot be sxcellsd anywhere. Any
one who has good clay sub-son aud good drain
ace sod mol huni bettef pear country than this,
Our plums and grapes are OF the only cfasses
that have heep found successful here,
. Our acclIfnstedllst OF peaehes is grated. rith
siorle exception, from new vaEeues onginateo
non, seed In Western sTexssr we.de not claim
that our peache are better than every other but
we do cfsim that our trees are proved as hardy
and productive as any scrub seediing, whiie TIC
orplties are not iDierspr to the oiu lists.. -
we uropose tointr oduee cur iruiis inie t7e San
Marcos ssichborhood-' wherever Son can fsise
sorrlr seedlings our .rees xil do sqaSly Wen.
4, Is auesrion of combining hardness, sveaS4'e
ue,s aud quality Is our. leading sfeafnfe.
We can supply good assortment 0i orhameh'ai
Fveryl,oSy is nvited to GENE and see cur orch;
ards. yineyards, Burseries ard ornAmeAtai
onrIew abridged eaulogus farishee free on
anr,licston We refer "a lev. sohn 'huett oi ssI
Iarros, fo- evidence Of our reliaoilitT.
We have TO travelling tree pedAleFs-
h. W. Breeding j. our resioeE' agent ~ sA3
Marcos
For further insorz1a;isn spply;o
G. oSDERDoSK,
Mission VALLEY, yieior'A Co. Texas
Oc.s 2s-D