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Observation-Disclosures.

nECORATED FRENCH CHINA DINNER SETS
~ at cost, to make room for new goods. at H0L-
MEAD & CO.'S, 1343 street. opposite the Ebbitt
House. oct13
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.

This School is open to all races and to both sexes
FOR the greater convenience Of all classes Of stu
dents the exercises for instruction will hereafter b
held in the Second National Bank Building 500 It'll
st: NV, second story, back room
Instruction will be given by Hon r r. WAR
DEN, X, ID; MuSSEf, Esq, Il. T. GREENER,
Esq, and other legal gentlemen
The Introductory Lecture will be given by r. B.
MAnpEs EsS; in the Law Room. University Build
ing, On MONDAY, October 20, 1879 at 3 O'CLOCK
Subject :-Jura Interests. octl5t
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Gas COOKING STOVES
The Washington Gas Light Company have at their
Office on 10th street. assortment OF the SUN DIAL
GAS COOKING STOVES, in various sizes and pat
lectures on cookery. -
CsI and examine them. my20
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-04-16
From the New York Observer.
A CHURCH WITHOUT A BIBLE.

We had in this city on Sabbath last as
frank an avowal of hostility to a free Bible,
as was ever made in the worst days of Ro.
man persecution and power. 1t was made
too by distinguished Bishop of the Romish
Church. That our report of what he said
may not be suspected of taking its hue from
our well-known intense and abiding detesta'
tion of the priciple that dictates this assault,
we shall copy the report from the New York
Herald, whose afinities are quite as pro-
Rounced as our prejudices. The Herald OF
Monday says that the first of course of five
lectures in behalf of new Children's Home
was delivered by Right Rsv.J L. Spalding,
Bishop of Peoria, ILL.,, before a large audi
ence in St. Mchael's church, and in the
course of his lecture Bishop Spalding said
"Jesus Christ wrote nothing; he had no
book in which his doctrines were written
but he taught the people by word of mouth.
This is the way our blessed Lord promul
gated his religion. Our faith is not derived
from Bible, nor dependent on any written
record. We must trace it to its divine source,
to God himself made man. To trace it to
any but the authority of Christ is to leave il
open to all the misconceptions of which the
human mind is capable. When the work Of
Jesus Christ on earth was completed he went
back 10 take his seat with God on the judg
meut throne; but the work he left was TO &c
on until the end of time. Christ might have
chosen various methods by which to continue
his work on earth; but il is not for US tc
fathom the mysteries of God. These men,
the apostles, who had gone about with hin
on earth, who stood by him at his death, ht
told to continue teaching in his name the
doctrine that he had taught, and to admins
ter the sacraments that he had administered
Though they had DO human qualifications fol
this mission, they went forth, carrying theil
lives in their hands, aud, in the face of diff
culties, preached Christ and him cruci6ed
10 this way the religion of Jesus Christ wa
spread throughout the world and without {
Bible. The apostles had no New Testament
they preached the truth as it is in Jesus ant
they were believed. In the middle of tn,
fourth century the bishops of the Catholic
Church met, and, collecting the vsriou
books, placed them in the hands of Chris
tians as the Bible. The Bible had nothin,
to do with the propagation of religion in th
early days. The Church fought its way b.
it's own force and not because it's religion wa
| embodied in any record. Men having tn
authority of the Church, went into Gaul
England, Ireland, and everywhere persuade,
the barbarians to kneel at the feet of Jesu
Christ. The whole Church, the whole reli
gion of Christ, is an acting authority.
does not depend for its life on any book, bu
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always, sincerely and honestly, to do all oul
duty, even up to the full measure, while ye
We continually fail in part, through inatten'
ton, misjudgment, weakness and temptation
and yet also always to deplore and hate the
partial failure, and continually renew the
struggle to repair it, this is to be true
penitent believer, 8 child of God. To Intend
only partial obedience, so that failure is iu
part the thing planned and purposed; this
is to be "dead branch"
Does one say "Still, this sets up an arr
duous standard: this condemns great many
who are deemed creditsble Christians FL
Suppose it does t? Is not such result pref
cisely what Christ has depictedf "Fivs
we're wise; and five we're foolish" If one
will show me line in the Bible, which inn
plies anything else, than that the standard
is high, and the work of salvation is arduous,
I will confess error. R. L. D. !
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dren unto Abraham" So now, if We walk
uuwortbily, he is able to find those who will
serve Hin better, and will do so Let no
one think that God is dependent upon him.
We do God no favOr to ssrue HIM The
obligation and privilege are all on our side.
Let US not forget this.
0ae remark more. Some find their hearts
and consciences to be as stones" within
them-so hard, so unfeellng. They think of
themselves eve are no more than so many
stones" But if they would be otherwise, let
them take courage. For God is able to make
even such ''stOues" His children. Take the
stone, hearts to Him therefore, not fearing
but believing. For more than once it is
written: ga new heart also will give you,
and new spirit will put within you; and
viii take away the stony heart out of your
flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. ,
Jesus, ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and power;
he is able,
BE is willing; doubt no more"
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sponsible for it being thrown away as mucI
of it is. How true it is as Paul says in Phil
Ii: Is, "Some indeed preach Christ even o
envy and strife, :. notwithstanding ever
way whether in pretence, or in truth, Chris
is preached, and l therefore do rejoice, yea
l will rejoice"
If the Northern Board would turn ovel
their surplus funds to our Committee, w
could do at least four times as much work
with the same amount.
/ have thought of plan by which ou'
churches and ministers East might help ut
very greatly this summer. Many ministers
have vacation. Now if their churches viii
buy them an excursion ticket to Dallas,
Texas, and back, and send them to US with
just little extra money to pay other ex-
penses, We will meet them there and take
them to different places to help US hold camp
meetings; and thereby they will be enabled
to do much good and encourage our hearts
very greatly. Now many may say, "Not
much vacation that" But it is mistake
it will be the very best vacation. Our
climate in summer is really more desirable
than the far north, we always have pleasant
nights and can sleep we'll, and though the
thermometer rises high during the day it ia
not 80 oppressive as it is East, and as for
preaching they can preach sermons they
have preached before, which will not be like
preparing and preaching new discOurses
every Sabbath. We want them to preach,
but will not over-tsx them, and we can show
them some grand scenery.
Now as many ministers and churches as
are willing to do this, send word to me and
1 will make all necessary arrangements. Do
not be afraid of sending too many, We can
find work for one hundred or more if neces-
sary. aa a
To give some idea of the expense of min.
lister travelling in our State, report: Left
home with 35 cents, all the money could
raise, and box Of Bibles and TestAments.
During the FIVE weeks / was most of the
time among entire strangers, and travelled
over much territory. Isold all of the Bibles
and Testaments except those that l gave
away and two brosght back. The whole
expense of the trip was $215, which I paid
for lodging, lunches, horse-feed and washing.
1 doubt whether Virginia could do better
than that. To Offset this expense brought
back present for my wife from some mem
bers in Tarrant county of three pork hams,
one venison ham, and small can of lard
l might give you some account of the
scenery along the road, but am afraid might
make my letter too long.
give brief summary of the five weeks
work, February 2O;h to March 26th, 1879:
Travelled in private conveyance 685 miles ;
Preached at 9 different points 16 times ;
Found members, %; Received members on
certificate, 5; Baptized children, L Buried
members, l; Collected for EVangelistic Fund
$1545; Collected for house rent $3.15;
Sold Bibles and Testaments, Sc.
Please remember our work in your pray.
ers, and help as with your contributions to
the EvsngelistiC Fund.
Yours in Christ, W. s. JOHNSON.
Warahachie, Teras.
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SOME years ago gentleman heard two
children talking earnestly about their "sa-
cred money" The expression interested
him, and he learned, upon inquiry, that these
children were in the habit of setting apart at
least one tenth of all the money which came
into their hands and using it for Christian
work. They each kept purse for this fund,
and an account Of all that was put into it
and paid out of it. Their father said that
they invented the expression, "sacred mon
ey." They would often give much more
than tenth to this fund, but never less.
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Know more of the Lord Jesus Chris
q the most intimate friend have on earth.
MCCHEYSE.
3 let me talk with thee of al do,
st care for, all wish for too.
& s kst me prove thy symoathy, thy power,
|f ing oversight from hour to hour
|E Aneed counsel ct nae ask of thee;
.| # er my perplexity may be,
lot be too trivial to bring
who marks the spsrrow's dropping wings
30 terrestrial, since thou hast said
4 6e very hairs are nu ubered on our head.
'Ts through such loopholes that the foe takes aim,
And sparks unheeded, burst into fame.
n money troubles press2 Thou caust resolve
5 =, doubts or dangers such concerns involve.
~. ,ss love the cause of anxious care?
s. & # anbiad the burdens they may bear.
7steries of thy word or will,
81 gently Ssd hy heart be still,
ow is hard to understand,
eled in yon heavenly land.
= "a the ofs.besetsing sin,
z wiles, that mar the peace within?
y. BIC Lord ss ths absolying priest
To whom eonfessing 90 forth released.
Do weakness, wear ness, disease, invade
This earthly house, which thou thyself hast made?
Thou only Lord, eanst touch the hidden spring
Of mischief, and sttune the iarriug string.
Would be taught what thou woaldst have me give,
The needs Of those less favored to relieve?
Thou eanst so guide my hand that shall be
liberal, {" cheerful giver," Lord, like thee.
Of my hfes mission do l stand in doubt,
Thou knowest, and esnst clearly point it out.
Whittier go, do thou thyself decide,
And choose the friends and servants at my side.
The books read would submit to thee,
Let them refresh, instruct, and solsce me.
l would converse with thee from day to day
With heart intent on what thou hast to say:
And through my pilgrim walk, whats'er befal,
Consult with thee, D Lord, about it all.
Since thou art willing thus to condeseend
To be my intimate, familiar friend,
Oh, let me to the great occasion rise,
And count thy friendship ife's st glorious prize
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The Logic of a holy Life.

Some years ago young man, who gave
clear evidence that he was truly subject of
the regenerating grace of God, was asked
what had led to the change in him, as he had
been wild and thoughtless. Was it any SER
mon or book that had impressed himl He
proudly answered. "No" "What was
then Did any one speak to you specj
on the subject of religion ?" The 81
sponse was given.
"Will you then state what first 50
to think of your SOULS eternal wss:
The reply was
81 live in the same boarding house,
eat at the same table with j y.
"Well, did he ever talk to you about you
soul?"
"No, never till l sought an interview With
him." was the reply. "But," he continuei
"there was sweetness iu his disposition
heavenly .mindedness, holy aroma abor
whole life and demeanor, that made on
that he had source of comfort, an
and happiness to which I was stra
There was daily beauty in his l.
made me ugly. l became more az
dissatisfied with myself every tin
him and though, as | said, he NJ
to me on the subject of persona
l myself sought the interylm
life was constant serm
"a living epistle, speakin
ly that could resist n
ingly l went and sou
him. We held repeat
each other. Then b
Christ, prayed wit
watched over me-"
GoD gives faith,
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London Witness.
" KNOW HIM.

& Know more of the Lord Jesus Christ
ft5e most intimate friend have on earth. !"
I MCCHEYRE.
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COP gives faith, q
the instrument. U
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-02

Before that the Democrats will find some ex-
cuse for yielding. They will say that
they have made the issue. and will now
appeal 10 the people. OF some other pretext for
surrender will be found, The Representatives
from the large cities may be influenced to give up,
or those from the close districts. If there should
come time when important branches of the Gov
eminent were not provided for. it would of course
cause inconvenience"
Referring again to the clause in tho Army bill
relative to the Of troops at the polls, the Pres
dent said that it was of itself matter
of very little Importance. The troops have
been very rarely If ever used to pre-
serve the peace at elections, and it will be
impossible to use them for that purpose hereafter
There will be no soldiers available. There has been
a regiment III Georgia, but il has been sent TO Mon
tana and the only troops left in the States, except
few artillcrymen stationed at the forts. are
on the Texas frontier. " But the Democrats" he
said, "have taken this simply a. pretext and as
preliminary TO tho more important repeal OF the
Election laws These are the statutes at which they
are aiming"
From the above, which gives only the substance
of what the President said in the course of the con-
versatiOn, it may be seen that he is III the fullest
accord with the united Republican party III the
present crisis and that If that party stands
up, as IL will, resisting these obnoxious
measures as long resistance is possible II may
then let them go TO the President in the finn conVc-
ton that he cannot be persuaded or frightened into
any course that is not in accord with his views OF
will lead him no one can doubt from his conyerSa-
lnn
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THE LATEST RAILROAD WAR.
SALE OF THE SOUTHERN RAILROAD OF NEWER
srY TO BE CONTESTED.

SALE OF THE SOUTHERN RAILROAD OF NEWER
SLY TO BE CONTESTED
The suit brought by Jay Gould to restrain
tho execution OF contract made September 80, 1873,
between certain Dondholdcrs OF the NewJersey SOUTH
ern Railroad Company and Frederick W.
Donner for consolidation Of the Long
Rrauch Road win the NewJersey Southern Road IL Is
understood will be pressed in the Courts 1t Is claimed
that II the temporary injunction granted by judge
ponohue should be made perpetual will prevent inc
Lease of the Newersoy Southern TO the Central OF New
Legacy Mr. Gould declined TO converse on the subject
last evening An intimate friend OF his, how
over said that Mr.. Gould believed, and had
heen Informed by competent legal counsel, that mo
yineland extension OF the NewJersey Southern cannon
no emf off from the latter road by the recent sale ana
that the contract of 1870 Ia which ne ana MT Dohvr
were partes, is valid and binding Unless Mr oouiu
large interests the Southern Rairoads c1hhecns.
nes are protected or satisfactorily provided TOT tns
Gentleman stated that the suit now pending Deiora
Gnuld demands, II was claimed, Is that the eoutheIh
Road shall not forfeit all ITS charter rights anu DC
tina INV me grd into the Central 10y sacrnclns 'o s'n
and bonds Others IN the braneh roads WHICH o
covered aud secured by the contract OF lelo' A.
The growing BIZ sness Of the Central Railroad OF New'
r.rsev has made necessary additional DOCK room.
Wthn n few days the lease OF piers No Il anu - Norn
River which adjon this cOmpany's PIERS on the s3ntn
las bcen effected This VIII give the company arNes
frnntayr extending from Liberty 10 AlDanY-sts ahu
will about double It's present dock capacity Inc
do moi yet immediate possession ~ the pier. anu mo
Fans ~ me ease are not made public Extensive lm.
nroyenIens will be made by the Central ROAD "heh ~
OF these piers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-02
THE JUNIOR EXHIBITION AT HAMILTON
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l

CLINTON, n Y, April 1.-The first exercise
OF the Junior Exhibition Of Hamilton College held
this evening under the direction OF Professor Frnk
large aud apprecatye audience filed the Stone Church
The orations were Of high order and effectively
delivered. The following was the programme:
"Tne Boyishuess Of Classical Literature Ward
MankteiOw Beck with, WestmOreland, Eng.
New Possession" John Davenport BgelOw, Clinton.
Couture aud Character" George hnrceus Caldwell,
Fulton, Mo- :, II, 49,,
The Double Destruction OF Pompeii." Harry New
berry Candcc. Watervile. -, -, ..
The BeacOLsnold Of PuReh." Myron Ernest GARNER,
1.-THE, Power and Importance Of Language" George
Taylor Church, Watervlle. 49,
''The Foes OF q Free Government" Nation Monroe
CARTS, Rome. ,,
Early Arctic Explorers" James Lafayette England
CaIrOlltOn. No. 90,
The Course OF Empire" Charles Alexander Gardi-
ner, Fort CUyingUn. . 80
CHARLES Summers Peace OfaUon'' hIDeft Dtaltoh
Gctinan. RChfclG Springs. . 81,
"BlrOn a. Seen III His Heroes" William Morton Grl-
nth, West Whitfield. . ~,
1.-THE Spirit Of Melancholy in Literature" FRANK
Downing IaItsou. Mexico.
"The Fall of The Column NcnGOlnc' Seth drObNthot
Peacock, Buffalo . ~, l.,
KlOck, Waterfowl.
The second will take place tomorrow evening
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committee report that they made very careful and
thorough investigation They state that the people OF
Kingston had been subjected TO burdonsome TAXATION
account Of fraudulent bills rendered by and county
officers, and enormous expenses for supporting the
poor The rate OF taxation exclusive OF tne
school tax for last year was over per cent
on the assessed valuation OF the property Determined
to redress this injustice they nominated Taxpayers
ticket to be supported at the town election which was
held on the 4th OF March, This ticket the result OF
combination OF taxpayers OF both the leading poincal
parties In opposition ticket which were most
of the officers who had been in office, and who were In
terested in continuing large bills aud heavy taxes
Immediately after the opening Of the polls and before
twenty votes cast. large number OF Irshrncn OF
the rougher sort, from a locality known as stony
Hollow, organized in front OF the pollingplace ana
began and kept up during the entire day sysemauc
Organization for the purpose Of keeping out the deposit
Of ballots in favor OF the taxpayers ticket ihe
crowd was so dense about the polling place
that no person could get enough to vote
unless permitted by the gang which controlled H.
Many ballots from parties outside the cor
don OF Irish DULLES who surrounded the window ana
In the ballot box by giving the name OF some person
and without the inspectors seeing the voter Inc III
specors in the interests OF the Reform party III VAIN
Nearly three hundred voters were thus deprived Of the
Rw %%GF OF voting SenR rbe sheriff Of the
county. although repeatedly asked TO preserve
So lie once told the people that the election wa farce
and would be held again. The Violence continued tI
the polls were closed. The OF the votes was
made by the two justices remaining me town clerk ana
the Sheriff The canvass showed that the Ring cahl-
date received 400 votes and the Taxpayers only 40
The committee say that they regret that an cccuun
like this carried by OF desperadoes cannot De
sumlnsy aside. II would be better III their opinion
that the town should be blotted out by annexation N
parcels TO adjoining towns than that the present stare
OF things should continue. The committee recommend
az a partial remedy that the amount tue
town may be permitted TO raise for the
pY Of
nonses in any one wear be limited by statute and that
The salaries Of the public officers be fixed at reason
able standard by the Legislature and that
committee express the hope that the Grand
Jury and the Court at the next circuit 10
act Justice to those who, in violation OF law and
sacred personal rights deprived honest citizens OF ther
privilege of voting at the late election III the Town OF
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RAILROAD LEGISLATION.
CHEAP MILK FREIGHTS DEMANDED-A STRONG VOTE
IN THEIR FAVOR.

CHEAP MILK FREIGHTS DEMANDED-A STRONG VOTE
N THEIR FAVOR.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF TIRE TRiBUNE'I
ALBANY, April 1.-The Assembly has been
agitated week past by rumors that the railroads
of the state were attempting to get votes against bill
introduced by Mr. Sheridan of Brooklyn declaring that
all railroads entering NewYOrk and Brooklyn
must not charge cents per gallon Tor tue
transportation OF milk from the country TO the city
As the interest Of 1.-THE farmer" i cared for benevo
ently by threefourths OF the members Of the Legisa
ture the rumor regarding intention OF the railroads
caused deep gnatiOn. Much interest was displayed
therefore, the bill up for final vote to-day
Several stirring speeches made in relation to the
bill.
Mr. Braman, OF Albany, said that the bill If passed
would annihate certain small railroads In Westminster
and Rockand Counties Mr. Fish said that the bill was
drawn the of the producer and the consumer
of milk The present charge OF transportation was l2
cents per quart. This outrageous. No Dill
had been persstenty fought in the Legislature this
session as this one. Every well-knOwn and noted
lobbyist IN the city had been on the floor
II the Assembly lighting the measure. lie
himself had been compelled that morning to ask
the Speaker for the removal Of one OF them
from the floor. Mr.. Flynn said that the bill made
reduction of 81 900 600 per year in the freight upon
milk There were $4,000 quarts Of the article 1aS
said that the bin one Of the counts
Nevertheless as the bin might be of some use to farm
ers intended to vote for It, Mr. Terry said that under
the existing the railroads paid 20 cents per
can, and 200 were carried in each car, making
the freight milk $40 per car. The price OF trans
porting ordinary freight was about $40. The
bill would reduce the price TO- 500, aud
at that figure the price would be higher than
ordinary rates. Ooed Wheeler said that tue Harlem
Railroad Company received $500 per day for trans
porting milk New York aud the expense to the com
pany not over 500 .
The bill passed by vote OF 70 to 90 The NEGATIVE
votes as usual ia such matters chiefly gwen by
the Tammany Democrats from New-York city. The
following voted against the bill: Bandfeld Beekman,
Began. Braman. Deyoe, Dougherty, Calvin. Geutseh,
Halsey Hoahan, Low Madgan, Mcintyre Nickel,
Peck Peek, Pool. Roberts, Sallard, Swift
Mr. Bradiey's bill reducing the rates Of Communication
OH the Ncw-YorlI and NewIIaven Railroad was passed
by q vote of 80 100.
The Assembly received q petition to-day signed by
many eminent residents OF New-YOrk IN favor OF Mr..
Varnum's bin to the FtfhaveDue reservoir, and
form a park ON its SITE The petition was
samuel d. Babcock, stephen II. Tyng,, IT,,
Levi p. Morton. Lawrence KIP James l.. Anthony,
William II. Vanderbilt. W. de f. Manlere, William OAR
row. Charles DuGgu. Edwin Ensteln, Francis NJ Bixby,
Russell Sage. Augustus L. Brown ]. Pierpont Morgan
and Henry L. Leavltt.