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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-12-15
For the Central Presbyterian
Rome and the Sacred Host. .
PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. Sd. 80.

IEIERSBURG, NA.I Lee. 80, ~.
MeS8r8. EolitOrs,-Our sound" "sol-
id, orthodox" friend, Father Muller, "
in that work of his which is the crown
ing effort of his faith-inspired genius, ="
gives some marvellous instances of the
miraculous preservation of the conse-
Grated wafer, or Sacred Host" as the
Romanists denominate it. He also refers
us to a number of similar variations in
another of his books entitled, "The Bless
ed Eucharist our Greatest Treasure" to
which we shall pay our respects in due
time. The narratives to which I refer
represent the holy host" as thrown into
the mire, but still appearing, to the sur
prise of all, " luminous, and sending forth
rays of brilliant light" as remaining
unconsumed and suspended in the air"
after aconAagration in which the ciborium,
altar, table, and all had been reduced to
ashes; as being found still retaining it's
natural appearance after being buried
for month, etc.
There is one of these instances so re-
markable that l take the liberty of in
serting it as found on page 232 Of "The
Holy Mass" A Jew, who of course did
not believe in the real presence, having
obtained possession of a conseorated wafer,
proposed to test the reality Of the act of
transubstantiation. He therefore stuck
the wafer with his pen-knife, whereupon
" blood Immediately flowed from it in
abundance" This would have seemed
sufficient to convince even q Jew, but it
seems he went on to drive nails into it
and pierce it with lance in mimicry
Of the crucifxion. Not satisfied then.
though "the Host shed blood anew"
each time, he threw it into the fire and
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his going, Tor there was nothing discour-
teous In the tract-but should have OPP
posed the distribution during or preced-
ing the conservation services. Cues.
" Did you inquire what your name was
wanted for, or what use was to be made
of the venomed dart to which you tied
it P Ans. l did not tie it to any ven
omed dart, but was fully appraised that
the tract was to be distributed not only
at Jarratts, but wherever Pedestrians
were In danger of being misled as to
Catholic teachings. 1 wish copy could
be put into the hands of every Protestant
In the land. Cues. Cor did you hot
hope that you would raise storm of re-
ligious hate, and discomfort the Papists
at Jarratts ?" Ans. did not; my hope
was to inform Protestants and not to en-
rage or discomfort Catholics. (Allow me
to say, by way of parenthesis don t
think DR.. O'Connell's hate can be c,.lled
religious hate. think its Ueqy irreh-
gtoatS.) But now have answered fair y
and squarely every one of his questions.
Will he answer me just one? How can
the distribution of tract which consists
simply of extracts from the writings of
an approved Catholic divine, without note
or comment, be the vilest assault ever
made upon the most sacred feelings of
Rufus p" Catholics must be very sensi-
tive about letting people know what doc
trines they believe. If man were to
make extracts from DR.. Hodge, or DIR.
Alexander, or DR.. Plumer, headed,
What Presbyterians Believe" would
thank him. And if Dr. O'Connell should
find that the extracts were accurate and
fair, and certify to it, would thank him,
instead of abusing him as he does me.
But there's just the difference: We want
people to know what we believe; the
Catholics, it seems, do not T. D. w.
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For the Central Presbyterian
"Reminiscences of DR.. Plumer

The summer of 1860, at the White Sui
phur, is memorable as illustrating the in
tense excitement which eliminated in the
secession of the Southern States. The
social life and leisure at the Springs pecu-
liarly tended to develope the then cpl
demic political feelings. Everywhere, in
parlor and ballroom, and on the lawn,
secession seemed the only and all alb
sorbing subject. The band, most notably,
was continually called on to play the
Marseillaise THE only air that seemed
congenial to the times.
One Sunday in the very height of the
season, and of this excitement, DR.. Plumer
was appointed to preach. The crowd
gathered-more mechanically, or casually
than purposely for neutrality-suspicious.
devotion was not in all their thoughts,
but all through the thronged room,
groups were excitedly engrossed in "talk-
ing politics." The writer, then present.
wondered how, in the seething excite
ment. the room could in any way be
called to order" Promptly at II
o'clock the commanding person and pre-
sence of Dr. Plumer appeared on the
music stand (the extemporized pulpit
ana IN the very deepest bass of this re-
markable voice, proclaimed, Let us now
begin the e0Orship of God by singing
that Marseilles hymn of Christians
All hail the power of Jesus name,
Let angels PROSTATE fall
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him, Lord Of air.
The effect was wonderfully All con-
fusion and noise was stllled as bv Soma
mighty influence; every other voice was
hushed instantly; the vast audience
seemed to hold its breath" as DR..
Plumer recited with all his wonderful
power, the whole of that grand corona
ton hymn; his voice seemed like the
tones of some mighty organ to rever-
berate from all the walls of that great
room. Nothing more was needed to COM
mand the most reverenta attention through
out the whole service. B. G.
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The Last Hymn.
BY MARIANNE FARNINaHAM.

BY MARIANNE FARNINGHAN.
The Sabbath day was ending in village by
The uttered benedistion touched the people
tenderly,
And they rose to face the sunset in the glowing
lighted west
blessed boon of rest
But they looked across the waters, and storm
raging there;
A fierce spirit moved above them-the wild
spirit OF the air
And it dashed and shook and tore them, till they
Numbered, groaned, and doomed,
Aad, alas for any vessel in their yawning gulf
entombed.
Very anxious were the people, on that rocky
coast of Wales.
Lest the dawns of coming morrows, should be
telling awful tales.
When the sea had spent its passion, and should
cast upon the shore
Bits of wreck, and swollen victims, as it had
done heretofore.
With the rough winds blowing round her, a
And she saw along the pillows large vessel
fall and rise
Oh it did not need prophet to tell what the
end must be,
For no ships could ride in safety near that shore
on such a sea.
Then the plying people hurried from their homes
and thronged the beach.
Oh for power to cross the waters and the per-
ishing to reach
Helpless hands were wrung for sorrow, tender
hearts grew cold with dread,
And the ship, urged by the tempest, to the fatal
rock-shore sped.
&c She has parted in the middlel Oh the half
of her goes down
God have mercy Is His heaven far to seek for
those who drown2"
Lol when next the white, shocked faces looked
with terror on the sea,
Only one last clinging figure on spar was seen
to be.
Nearer the trembling watchers came the wreck
tossed by the wave,
And the man stlll chung and Aoated though no
power on earth could save.
Gould we send hum short message2 Here's
trumpet, shout away
Twas the preachers hand that took it, and he
wondered what to say.
ANY memory of his sermon Firstly? Second
ly2 All, no.
There was but one thing to utter in the awful
hour of woe
So he shouted through the trumpet, " Look to
Jesus Can you hear?"
And "Ay, ay, sirl" rang the answer Ger the
waters loud and clear.
Then they listened, He is singing Jesus lover
of my SOUL"
And the winds brought back the echo, While
the nearer waters roll"
Strange, indeed, it was to hear him, till the
storm of life is past"
Singing bravely from the waters, &" Oh receive
my soul at last"
He could have other refuge Hangs my
helpless soul on thee"
Leave, oh, leave me not, THE singer dropped
at last into the sea,
And the watchers looking homeward, through
their eyes with tears made dim,
Said -" He passed to be with Jesus in the singing
of that hymn"
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Declaration of Principles of the
Reformed Episcopal Church.

The Reformed Episcopal Church, hold
ing "the faith once delivered unto the
saints" declares it's belief in the Holy
Scriptures of the Old and New Testa-
ments as the Word of God, and the sole
Rule of Faith and Practice in the creed
commonly called the Apostles Creed"
in the Divine institution of the Sacra-
ments of Baptism and the Lord 8 Supper;
and in the doctrines of grace substantial
ly as they are set forth in the Thirty-nine
Articles of Religion.
II.
This Church recognizes and adheres to
Episcopacy, not as of divine right but
as very ancient and desirable form of
church polity.
This Church, retaining a Liturgy
which shall not be imperative or repres-
sive of freedom in prayer, accepts the
Book of Common Prayer, as it was re-
vised, proposed, and recommended for
use by the General Convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, A. D., 1885,
reserving full liberty to alter, abridge,
enlarge, and amend the same, as may
oSSlll LlOoJ COuuuClN6 ~ JlG GuluCdJlOU u
the people, provided that the substance
Of the faith be kept entire.
".
This Church condemns and rejects the
following erroneous and strange doctrines
as contrary to Gods Word:
First, That the Church Of Christ ex-
lists only in one order or form of ecclesi-
astical polity:
Second, That Christian ministers are
priests" in another sense than that in
which all believers are "a royal priest
hood"
Third, That the Lords Table is an
altar on which the oblation Of the Body
and Blood Of Christ is offered anew to
the Father:
Fourth, That the Presence Of Christ in
the Lords Supper is a presence in the
elements Of Bread and Wine:
Futh, That Regeneration is INSOFAR
ably connected with Baptism.
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This Church recognizes and adheres to
Episcopacy, not as of divine right, but
as very ancient and desirable form of
church polity.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02

Close connection is made for al
ARKANSAS AND TEXAS POINTS,
A full set OF Rrst-oiass Emigrant Tickets on
sale at the principal stations.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02
A Suggestive Legend,

There is terrible legend of Grim
Tartary, concerning very massive and
imposing edifice, which is also very an
cient. 1t is so vast and impressive that
travellers are profoundly affected, espe-
cially those who come from countries
where a certain number of persons are
annually destroyed by burning theaters
and failing buildings. One such traveller
was gazing with admiration upon the
edifice, in company with his majesty the
king of the country, and he could not
restrain himself from saying:
ooh, king, what is the secret of the
wonderful strength of this building, that
it has neither tumbled down nor been
burned upP"
But his majesty the king of the coun-
try was coy, and forbore to answer.
Being pressed more closely, however,
at length he answered: ooh, stranger,
its strength is secret Of the state"
The stranger was not dismayed, and
after much entreaty, his pertinacity
overcame the reluctance of the king,
who finally said, with solemnity: "Oh,
stranger, when my ancestor began to
build this temple, it was laid upon in
secure foundations. Thereupon he
sent for another builder, and said TO
him: The present cornerstone will be
raised, and the present builder placed
under it alive, and upon the stone laid
upon the body, you will proceed to
erect the wall, Should it be weak or
insufficient, it will be taken down; the
corner stone again raised, you will be
placed under it alive, the stone will be
again laid, and the building proceed
once more My ancestor said nothing
further; and you now know oh ,strSnger,
the secret of these massive walls, and
why this building does not tumble
down"
The stranger, says the Crim-Tartar
legend, went his way much meditating
the marvellous government which was
able to- prevent tlimsy .building.-Ha
per'S Magazine.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02
The Cold Bath.

Although the daily cold bath is
healthful and reviving, itmust not alone
be depended upon as a cleansing agent.
A man may bathe daily and use his
towel even roughly, but remain as dirty
to all practical intents as though he
eschewed cleanliness; indeed, the
physical evil of dirt is more likely to
ensue, because if wholly neglected
the skin would cast off the refuse mat
Ter by periodical rerspirations.
Nothing but frequent washings in
water of at least equal temperature
with the skin, and soap, can insure a
free and healthy surface. The feet re-
quire especial care, and it is too much
the practice To neglect them. Tbs omis-
sion of daily washing with water, and
the wearing Of foot coverings so tight
as to compress the blood vessels and
retard the circulation OF the blood
through the extremities, are the most
common causes of cold feet. The rem
edy is obvious dress loosely and wash
frequently. The skin plays IN import
ant part in the preservation of bodily
health.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02
Different Degrees Of DrunkenesS.

A New York paper says that to speak
of a man grossly intoxicated as beastly
drunk as we are continually doing, is
exceedingly unjust to the CLOVER" ami
mails, which have too much intelligence
perhaps too much morality-ever to
get drunk after the manner of their
higher brothers. The expression comes
from an old notion that men in their
cups display the Ncious qualities of
beasts. Thomas Nash, dramatist and
pamphleteer, describes seven varieties
Of drunkards-the ape drunkard, who
leaps and sings; (who ever knew an ape
to sing p the lion drunkard, who is
noisy and quarrelsome: the swine
drunkard, who is drowsy and ill; the
sheep drunkard, who is wise in his own
conceit, though unable to speak; the
marten drunkard. who drinks himself
sober again, Gas if the marten were
capable of any such pertormance) the
goat drunkard, who is indecent and
lascivious, and the fox drunkard, who
is cunning in his inebriety, and shrewd-
er, like a .Scotchman, at a trade, than
when entirely sober. The proper phrase
would be humanity drunk, since drunk
enness is confined to humNa,ity. Swine
sometimes get intoxicated when tempt
ed with brandy cherries; but it is said
that, after having eaten them once, they
cannot be induced to eat them again
at least until they have forgotten the
shame of their former condition. 1t is
asserted that monkey will get drunk
repeatedly; that he is fond of the ex-
citement. But If this be true, it is only
another indication of his being our
lcng lost and recently reclaimed
brother.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02
First Political Conventions.

The first political national conven-
ton in the United States was not held
until as late as 1880. Washington was
chosen first President under the Constitu-
ton. and reelected by an almost unani-
nous vote. His successor, John Adams,
became the candidate of the Federal
party and Thomas Jefferson Of the Re-
publican party by general consent. In
1900 Jefferson was nominated for Presi-
dent by caucus OF members OF Con-
gress, who met in Philadelphia. James
Madison was Nominated in 1908, and
renominated in 1912 By Congressional
caucus. In September, 1912, represent
atives of eleven States met in New York
city and nominated De Witt Clinton.
James Monroe was nominated in 1915
by a Congressional caucus, receiving
sixty-fve votes and w. II. Crawford
fifty-four. The Republican party in
1924 opposed nomination By Congress
sional caucus, and when the call for
such caucus was made only sixty-six
members responded, and they nomi-
mated w. H. Crawford for the Presi-
dency. Jackson, Clay and Adams were
the same year nominated by various
States. There was no election by the
people, and, ac ,ording to the provisions
of the Constitution, the House of Re-
presentatives elected John Quincy
Adams President. Almost Immediately
after the election of Adams by the
House, the legislature of Tennessee
nominated Andrew Jackson for the
Presidency, and he was elected by the
Democratic party in 1923.
The first political national conven-
ton held in this country met in Phila-
delphia in 1890, and was called the
United States Anti-Masonic conven-
ton. The same convention met in
Baltimore the next year, and nominated
William Writ for President.
The first Democratic national con-
vention met in Baltimore in May, 1889.
Its purpose was to nominate a candi-
date for Vice-President. Jackson, by
universal consent of the party, being
the candidate for President, Martin
Van Buren was made the nominee, and
Jackson and Van Buren were elected
Cincinnati Commercial.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02
HAZEL.

An April day, with a sky that one
hour was sunny and smiling as bnby'i
blue eyes, and the next black with
tempestous wind ana rain clouds, and 8
tearing, cold, easterS wind.
Three times that day there had beer
violent little hail-storms, followed by
sudden, peaceful clearings of the tumult.
uous sky; and Hazel May, at five
o'clock of the capricious afternoon, was
sitting disconsolately at the window,
looking out at the lovely, velyety lawn
where the croquet- hoops had been put
up, and at the courageous out-puttina
hyacinths, in the sunny western Dor
der.
1t was charmingly fair sight which
Hazel's brown eyes looked at, and hao
she turned her gaze within, everything
that met it would have been quite as
homely and pleasant; but, for all, there
were traces of violent crying on hel
face, and a sorry, troubled look in the
eyes into which Clyde had liked to look
several months ago.
Somehow, Hazel had been thinking
rather had allowed herself To think
more of Mr.. Clyde Remington for few
days than her judgment approved of
but, then, when a girls heart and affec-
tion are in the case, it isn't very often
that judgment will hold undisputed
sway.
Honestly enough, Hazel had tried not
to think of him, for a good many reasons
-one, because dwelling upon him in.
variably made her wretchedly unhappy;
another, because he certainly was not
worth troubling her brains about, after
the way he had treated her.
All the same, however, the image OF
his handsome, bonny face would present
itself, and she almost heard the sweet,
caressing tones of his voice as she sat
there all alone in the April cleaning;
for, early though it was. the regather-
ny clouds, black with promises of wind,
and thunder, and pouring rain, were
making it dark and gloomy.
There was nobody in the house but
erself, for Isabel had gone on IN errand
All the little house was in exquisite
order, for Hazel and Isabel had skillful,
willing hands, and there was only them
selves to do for.
There was full and plenty of every
thing, from wardrobe to refrigerator.
Sickness never troubled the little
family, and dear friends were many and
true; and yet this little Hazel-seven-
teen her last birthday-felt that life was
scarcely worth the having.
And all because of Clyde Remington,
with his smiling blue eyes and hand
some mouth and melodious voice.
In a word, Mr.. Remington had spent
the early winterat Judge st. Lawrence's,
and Hazel had met him ut an evening
From that time on he had
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02
A Chaplet OF Flowers.

A Chaplet Of Flowers.
is anemone-clild OF the wood;
Shyly che roams In her dainty white hood.
is Sir Buttercup-waving his bell,
The sunshine TO catch in its aureole cell.
@ Is Miss Crocus-all brilliant in bloom,
She trips out to tell us bright springtime has
come.
ID is for dandelion-golden her breast;
The flower ol all flowers that baby loves best
Els sweet eslantine-blooming in June,
When children, and flowers, and birds are In
tune.
+ is forget-me-not-blue.e and smallj
She bids us forget not the Giver OF all.
G is Geranium-crowioot We name,
Call her one or the other, she'll greet you the
same.
n is Miss Harebell-nodding 30 shy
To the welcome she sees in Sir Buttercup's
eye.
j is for ivy-oi LOWEST green;
But poison is lurking where'er she is seen.
j is for Jasmine-so laden with sweets,
Her breath showers fragrance ON all that she
meets.
X is Sir Kingcup--to Buttercup kin;
1 -
J. is for lilac-in rich purple dress
She spreads forth her branches in odorous
caress.
NJ is for marguerite" day-eye" we call,
The dearest and daintiest pet OF them all.
N is Miss Nettle-the beautless thing
That always returns your carcss with sting.
o is for ox-eye-that daisy so white
That sprinkles the fields with beauty and light
? is for pimpernel-true weather-glass;
She closes her eye while the rain-clouds pass.
Q is quamelot-hard name and rough.
You'll care not for his features, his name is
enough.
r is for roses-whte, yellow or red,
Their beauties surpass all the poets have said.
S is Miss Snowdrop-with rosy-tinged cheek;
Emblem OF constancyi modest and meek.
i is Tor tulip-gay, Haunting and bold
Yet her beautiful eyes are Joy to behold,
U is for no flower l ever have known,
So here we must leave him standing alone.
V is for violet tender and true,
With odorous breath and heavenly hue
W heralds the Willows soft fur,
With the name OF little home-pet, that will
purr.
x, poor unfortunate! bringeth no bloom,
Yet for sweet charity he shall have room.
Y is ior yarrow-ior hcartache a cure,
And this will insure it welcome, I'm sure.
z is for zeb-meaning doctor they say;
& Zampersand closes our chapter for May.
Mrs. II, A. BrotDa.
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The length Of the Suez canal, from tho
Mediterranean to the Red sea, is one
hundred miles, though the distance in a
direct line would be about seventy
miles. Its width is three hundred and
twenty-eight feet at the top and two
hundred and forty-six feet at the bottom.
The depth of the water in 1t is twenty
six feet.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02

Hurry, childl get on tnis

married. Hurry, child! get on TN,
masquerade suit, and go to him."
And Hazel went TO himl Nor in after-
times, when Mrs. Clyde Remington,
senior, and Mrs. Clyde Remington,
junior, were near and dear friends, did
1t ever happen, among sweet conf
dences, for happy Hazel to betray her
blessed little secret.
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RATES OF ADVERTISING.

Regular rates Of advertising, 81 per square
first insertion, aud 80 cents each subsequent
insertion.
Special contracts will be made for all Adyer-
tisements for four insertions or over.
Transient advertisements alWsys payable
quarterly in advance.
Marriages and obituary notices, over ono
'quAre, ehVged for at half regular rates
All local news 10 cents lhN1 for each In.
Isrtion.
No notices inserted for lees than hfty cents.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1880-09-02

Coaches run between Bristol and Memphis
without change
No Suncay d. lays.
Baggage checked through.
VIM. KERR,
Passenger Agent, Knoxville. Tenn.
JAMES Il. OGDEN,
Genl Pass. Agt. Knoxville Tenn.
II, s. DAVANT
Asst Genl Pass. Ag / Memphis Tenn.
j. W. SUTTON,
Passenger Agent. Ohattanoops, Tenn.
O. c. McMlLLIN,
7 cket Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.