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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-03-13
COY. CULLOM and
HON. CLARK Il. CARR.

Others have been invited and are yet 10 near
from. A more detailed programme oi inc
meeting will be announced in our next as well
as in handbills and circulars.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-07

God was about to organize the visible
Church in the family and person of a sin
gle individual. 1t was therefore emf
nently fitting that the person chosen for
this distinction should himself be con-
splcuous example of that righteousness
OF faith, the knowledge of which the
visible Church was mainly intended to
transmit and perpetuate. ''As Abraham
had signally glorifed the Lord S veracity,
not staggering at his promise through UNI
belief, he was selected by God as the
favored man." And so when God entered
into covenant with him, circumcision. the
appointed sign of that covenant, was, by
the circumstances of the case, the fact of
his selection, seal or divine attestation
to his fitness as possessing the righteous
ness OF faith. But to all others it is only
sign; hence the guarded language of
the Apostle: " Abrohdm received the
s1gra of circumcision seal of the right
eousness of faith which he had being un-
circumcised."
But does not the covenant run, will
be God unto thee and to thy seed after
thee p? This language, we think, is often
greatly perverted. DR.. John Mason saws
Common but unwarranted practice has
limited this language to the covenant of
grace; so that serious man is apt to think
he hears heresy, if it is ever applied to
anything else than the saving relation in
which believer stands to God as his
reconciled Father in Christ Jesus. But
this is mistake, and lies at the founda-
ton OF many false and hurtful opinions of
the tn Christian Church and its privileges.
The Jews could naturally call God their
God, They often did so, and with right
when they were gross hypocrites in the
article OF their personal religion. A due
exposition of this matter involves the
whole doctrine of the visible Church
Catholic, which is grievously misunder-
stood by most protesting Christians of all
denominations. Essays on the Church,
page 81. D. w. S.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-07

is no reason why the Presbytery, whose
functions are as distinctly Episcopal as
are those of any other church, should
not put them into thorough operation.
Such meetings as are now being held bv
the New York committees could be util-
lzed In many ways
Inquiry might be made as to the finan-
clal interests of the congregation, and
advice given if needed. Suggestions
might be made as to their benevolent
contributions which might stimulate
them to larger and more systematic
work for the great interests of the
church. Exhortations might be given
as to the spiritual work and life of Chris
tians, and so the people be led up to a
higher and better condition. Or instruc-
tons might be impaired respecting the
work and principles and polity Of the
Presbyterian Church, and so the congre-
cations be led to set higher value UPON
it, and be brought into closer union
with it in all its grand work for the up
building of the kingdom of Christ. Such
a confirmation of the churches is GER
tainly to be desired, and may possibly
be attained through such system of visii-
tation as that now adopted by the Pres
bytery of New York.-Pres5yteriana
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-07
For the Central Presbyterian.
Mature and Design of Baptism

The doctrine Of the mode and subjects
ct baptism has been perhaps exhaustively
discussed. But what is the nature and
e3sssgn of baptism? is question, as yet,
without satisfactory answer. The doc
Tfrlne on this subj Jet needs revision. The
proof of thisis the widespread neglect OF
infant baptism. The following discussion
As therefore, difident attempt to init
ste q reconsideration of the Church doc
Ttr1ne and adjust it to the apprehension
and conviction of the people of God.
The doctrine of the nature and design
of baptism, as set forth in our standards
EMBRACES the following points:
i That baptism is sign and seal of
she covenant Of grace. See CoHfession of
Faith, chap. q, sec l Larger Catechism,
@ 1862; Shorter Catechism, o. 90 and "a.
?. That the sacrament of baptism con
asists Of an outward and sensible, and an in
yard and spiritual grace thereby signifed.
Lar. Cat, Q. 163. Baptism is thus not
only sign Of the covenant Of grace and a
Beal or confirmation of the promises made
therein, but it attests in every case the
practical application Of this covenant, and
signifies the existence in the subject of
the inward and spiritual grace cores
Eondlng to the promise-for by the terms
of the definition the sensible sign is al
PsVays tied to the inward grace, and this
connection must exist to constitute bap-
f1sm. Hence it is said that baptism doth
SZ9nyy and seal our migrating into Christ
and partaking Of the benefits of the COW
eenant Of grace as well as represent the
Benefits of the new covenant. Lar. Cat
o. 90 and a.
3. That baptism is a sign and seal Of
eor regeneration and migrating into
Christ and thai even to infants, and 1t
exhibits, that is, confer8 or imparts $50
says DR. Charles Hodge, to those within
the covenant the benefits of Christ medi-
ation-the grace promised being not o,al,l
offered, but really exhibited or conferred
by the Holy Ghost, to such whether of
age or Infants as that grace belongeth
unto according to the counsel Of Gods
7Elll in his appointed time-Lar. Cat,
O. 1872 1875, and III.
Now upon these statements of our
standards we submit the following criti-
risms:
4 That they are, to say the least, am
Dlguous and misleading When all the
passages on this subject are collated our
standards certainly do not deserve the
praise Of uttering no uncertain sound
And if they do not teach the doctrine of
loaphsmal regeneration, that which they
DO teach resembles it so closely that It
requires some acuteness to distinguish the
Gwo. We are well aware that our stand
ards expressly reject the Romish and
Bigh Church &c opere operate theory,
that the elements possess in and of them
selves q mystical and physical power to
Uegenerate. But they unquestionably
employ language (see above) which
.squints 50 strongly toward this theory
that an explicit caveat was deemed ne
osssary. An eminent theologian does
aot scruple to say that the sacrament
Of baptism is channel Of grace, that is
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-07
ABSOLVO TIE.

- Thy Jcith hath sqved thee; go in peace"
One Priest alone can pardon me,
Or bid me Go in peace"
Can breathe that word, "Absolvo te,
And make these heart throbs cease;
My soul has heard His priestly voice;
at said, :" bore thy sins-rejoicem
i Peter ii "a.
LHe showed the spear mark in His side,
The nail-print on His palm;
Said Look on Me, the Crucifed
Why tremble thus2 Be calm
All power is Mine-I set thee free
. BE not afraid-'Absolvo te'
lisa. xiv: 80
In chains of sin once tied and bound
| walk in life and light;
Each spot tread is hallowed ground,
Whilst Him keep in sight,
Who died, victim on ale tree,
That He might say "Absolvo te"
i John /: 7.
by Him my soul is purified,
Once leprous and defled
sCleansed by the water from His side.
God sees me as a child
No priest can heal or cleanse but He;
No other say Absolvo te.p
Matt. viii: 8.
lie robed me in priestly dress,
That | might incense bring
of prayer, and praise, and righteousness
To Heavens Eternal King
And when He gave this robe to me-
he smiled and said, Absolvo to-"
-Zech iii 4, 5.
I'm heaven He stands before the throne
The Great High-priest above,
MELcHIsEDEc, that name alone
Can sins dark stain remove;
To Him l look on Bonded knee,
And hear that sweet "Absolvo to-"
Heb. viii: l.
- girded Levite here below,
willing service bring;
And fain would tell to all know
OF Christ, the Priestly King;
Would win all hearts from sin to flee,
And hear Him say, "Absolvo te."
i John il l.
g A little while" and He shall come
Forth from the inner shrine
To call his pardoned brethren home.
O bliss su"reme, divine
When every blood-bought child shall see
The Priest who said "ABsoLvo TIE"
Heb. tx %.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
nHKEp.

NEWLIN, - On the lSth instant, AnnesieY
Newiin, In his 72d year.
The relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully invited TO attend the iunerai
from his late residence No 9oi West street on
Thursday morning, ed inst, at II O'Clock,
without further Aotice.
PIER.--In this city, on the 10Th inst, Edward
Pier, sein his 44th year.
The relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral rom
his late residence on Wednesday, 2lst inst,
at l o'clock. To proceed TO Mt. Lebanon
burying grounds.
LIE COMPTE.-ln this city, on the 10th inst.
Mrs, Susan A. LIE Compie, aged 70 years.
The relatives and iriends Of the family are
respectfully invited TO attend the funeral
from her late residence, No. AIS King street,
on wednesday morning, the 2lst inst, at =
o'clock. Mass at st Peters church.
Ia ton and 9reeusbor0ugh, Md, papers
please copy.
MUNDA.-On the 10Th inst, Lizzie, infant
daughter OF Jos. II and WillmiDa Munda'
Funeral will take place from the residence
Of her father, No. el0 Madison street, on
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
ECKEL.--In this city, on the 10th inst, Eliza
wife OF Edwin f., Eckel, in the 18th year oi
her age.
TAe relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral from
the residence of her iLther, Lawrence Glat;s,
No. 3l5 ". Front street, on Thursday after
noon, I'D Inst, at 80 o'clock, without furthel
notice.
lMACKLEM.-On the 10th inst, Mrs Rebec.
ca Macklem, aged rs years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral from the residence
of her son.in.law, J. T. Maxwell. Newark,
Del, Thursday, 22d inst, at II o'clock. Ser
vices ct the house. lnterment at White Gay
Creek cemetery.
ALLEN. In this city, on the Goth inst, Sam
uei Allen. aged 76 years.
Time OF iuuerai will hereafter be given.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
a RrtyeE,s sJasEsenes,y,

The REPUBLICAN on Saturday lssj
published an item stating that one Of 4
team5of mules belonging to D. L,mOul
Of tllis city, had died on TUESDAY, mead
Div orthtewn, Chester County, Pal
This was the first intimation Mr. Lamcd
had Of his loss, and seeing the item d
the paper he at ones proceeded to thj
place where the mule had died. III
found that the driver had g9ns to 4
livery stable in West Chester and hired
the best span Of horses there at $4 pei
day, to draw the wagon and pr9C:edtd
on his journey.
The livery stableman was not dispOs|
ed to hire the horse until he vas in|
formed by the driver that Mr.. LemOI
had telegraphed him to secure ancths|
team. HitChing the hired team to th'
wagon on Wednesday, ths man resun
cd his trips leaving the remaining mul
behind.
Mr.. lemons inquiries at Dilworth
town and West Chester, show that thI
driver travelled 10 point in PeunsyI
varia, twenty or thirty miles from WI
mington, and, having sold out al th
goods, he left the team and wagon, an
disappeared with the proceeds Of til
sale.
Mr.. Lemen brought the mnle hOnI
from Dilworthtown on Sunday, az
started to follow the track of tbs dl
honest driver. The fellows name
Edward Walston and he is ChesepeaE
City (Md. )man.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
The baltimore FIght OF 1851.

BALTIMORE, April l9.-Forty-one sur
vivors of the old Massachusetts, rFgi-
ment which had to fight its way
through Baltimore on its way to Wash
ington l9 years ago TO- day, arrived
here this afternoon, and received far
different reception from that which
their present visit celebrates. The
Grand Army posts turned out to greet
them, and as they escorted them from
the depot Though the city, they were
welcomed by large crowds all along the
line, happy to do homage to
the heroes Of 1861. This evening
the visitors we're gathered around the
campfire at Grand Army Hall,
talking over the memories OF their
first campaign, when noise and
scuffls in front Of the building, gave
warning Of trouble. 1t vas caused by
Capt. D. g. Wright, member OF the
first brancb.. of the City Council, who was
an ardent soldier for the lost cause,
shouting out so loud that the guests
might hear IT, "Three cheers for the 9th
Ward peelers; le!'s 60 for 'em boys"
and ne started to lead the way into
the hall, but several policemen were
promptly on the sceno and arrested
and took him to the Central Station.
Mr.. Wright is the Councilman who
recently introduced an ordinance to
have Confederate mo4umant erected
on Eutaw-place.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
THIRD EDITION..
ReIeaseu from sufrorinx,

Edward Pier died at his residence in
this city on Monday, from a tumor in
the stomach, from which he had been
suffering for several years. He was born
in England, but came to this country
when q young man, and some twenty
years ago commenced work in the pa.
per mill at Rockland, where ne contin-
ned to be employed until the afliction
under which he labored became SO great
that he was iucapitated from labor. He
was so much better few weeks ago
that he tried to work on half time, but
was again compelled to give mp and let
and disease take its course. He was a
son-in-law of John ard Elizabeth Scar
borough, and leaves a wife and several
small children. He will be inferred at
Mt. Lebanon Cemetery tomorrow, to
leave his late residence at l O'Clock.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
Death OF samuel Allen.

Samuel Allen, a venerable and re-
spscted citizen died this morning at his
residence, 703 King street. Mr. Allen is
a native OF New Castle county, being a
farmer and for several years he carried
on the Harmony Mills. In 1866 Mr..
Allen was the Republican candidate for
Sheriff of New Castle county, but was
defeated by William Herbert, by seven
majority. Soon after he removed to
Wilmington where he has sincs resided
living q comparatively retired life.
He has been suffering for long time
Of kidney affection but was only con-
fined to his house for the last ten days.
He was member Of the Central Pres.
byteriau church, a dev0ut christian
man, honest and upright in his deal
ipgs and had but few enemies. Tie
funeral will take place on Thursday
next but the time and place has not
been determined upon. Mr.. Allen
leaves wife and ten children, six
girls and four boys, all married.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
FIFTH EDITIOH
BHIP nUI LDiNG

John Roach Tells yyen.,
Committee Something suop, ,."
Building. 'SAip|
The Philadelphia North "Aps,i,,. :,
of this morning says thai John poai @
the ship builder entertained thu ysva Wa
Committee on Post Offices and Pas, .ouss ~.
yesterday, for overaan hour ana , iOsas ts,a
with his views upon the Question M !,
American shipbuilding, oontrsstirnu sim II y
product of our yards with tbOos y .as|
Rnglish, and showing what Cuobt ~ 'as|
done by Congress to foster tbs indu',.s VI
in this country.
His appearance before the commits.
was to contradict several ststemo~,'
which were made last week bT M ~
TreRor W. Park, Of New York r,s,i %
dent Of tine Panama Railroad, bats.. s'.
the same committee. Mr. PARK @ s.iS
that Mr.. Roach couldn't come vi,his
sixty per cent. Of the cost Of bpiliira ]
an iron ship in England, and thai SsI
had asked him for an estimate, vbiDs|
he gave, agreeing to a discount oftvsn
ty-fve per cent. Mr.. Roach Nailv oor
tradicted these assertions and plaimsa
that he could come within ten Der caNt
of the English cost while the shin wbicSl
he would build would be the srne,in, ,
both in the quality of the material usadl
and the workmanship.
His argument was q powerful apps.l|
for protection, and one of his ilIastrs1
tions in showing how much better m
the American mechanic is than tho forl
eigner, was that the former il pov
through the advantages given him by|
protection, able to send contribatiopy|
to the starving poor Of the old country
Mr.. Roach told the COMMITTEES that 6s|
was not after subsidy, and he wanted
it TO be distinctly understood. NM
difference of construction as bstyssn|
the United States and Englaud had, nj
his opinion, nothing to do with the carl
rying trade.
What was needed was tho extension
of our carrying trade to foreign couul
tries where there exists a demand fo1'
our surplus products, which should Id
conveyed in our ships, the pioresrs for
which should bs fast mail steamer
which should be paid fer the servics
fair compensation-the same as is now
paid to railways and ccastipg steamers
in opening remote parts Of the trade o
the great east.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
sent TO ahe Almshonse

Last evening Officer Chambers took a
man to ths' City Hall in wheel l-barrow.
The individual was about thirty years
of age and was found at Front and Mon
roe streets, knife in hand, rushing
around the streets in pursuit of num-
Der of boys. When the officer endeav-
orsd to arrest him he sa: upon the
ground aud refused to walk. Complain
ing Of pain in his shoulder when taxi
en- to the City cells, DR.. Ogle examin-
ed him and foGcd that his shoulder
was dislocated and the collar bone
broken. The wounds received medical
attention and th6 doctor gave orders 10
have him taken to the almShouse,
The man gave his name as William
Turner, said he was az inmate 0! tie
B.ooAley almshorse in Philadelphia
and that HE injuries had beea c&us ID
by a Philadelphia policeman.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
FOuuG fn Smyrna Creek.

A gentleman yesterday summoned
Coroner Butz and undertaken Palmer
to Smyrna creek, where The body OF q
drowned man had been discovered.
They went to Townsend on the l.l0
train yesterday afternoon and proceeded
to the place designated in carriages. 1t
was found that the subject of inyestiga-
tion was the body ofa man, which had
been in the water SO long that the
features were decomposed beyond all
recognition. A verdict was rendered to
the effect that the man (unknown)
came to his death from causes unknown
TO the jury. The body was buried
almost as soon as the inquest was con-
cluded.
The Coroner has received a letter
from Silas M. Warren of L9wes, iE Sus-
sex, who says that his son Ira Warren
had fallen overheard from the "Foui
Sisters" and was drowned this side
of Fort Delaware on the 9th instant.
The lost man is described as being 5
feet 7 inches in height, II years Of age,
very heavy build for his height, and as
having black hair.
There ia a possibility that the person
alluded to in the letter is the drowned
man. There is no means of indentify-
ing him by the description of the
features, and the clothing is not de-
scribed in the letter,,from Mr.. Warren
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
PURRlIG GALEH.
SALE.

L
The subscriber will sell at Public sale. al
near BraGkInyille. Mill Greek Hundred,
TUESDAY, APRIL 2v, 1880,
At12 O'clock NJ, sharp,
Thr o head Of good WORK or driving horse!
. heed ot cOTs and EsiiscS, some in stN--so
prC fit others coming la profit. Eight I<yEH
Pigs, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys. Geele aLd
Guineas, about one hundred head.
FARMING IMPLEMENTs.-1t two horse wagon
/ market Dearborn, shifting top haggy,
dugout, wheelbargow, cider press, lot Of cidcl
barrels, vinegar by tee barrel, hay by the ton
corn and potatoes by the bushel. ploNs, har,
lowe, cGltlvators, single and doubletrces
shovels, pick? mattnck?, hoes, rakes, forks
hay cutter, farmers boiler, capacity 81 gallons
carriage and plow harness, saddle and bridle,
lady's saddle, portable forge, anvil and
smith tO2is.
DAIRY FIxTrREs-ChuTp, butter tubs,
cream cans. milk pans, Two pair Of scales with
brass weig hts.
HouaEHoLp AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. -.Y
pair Of bedsteads and bedding, mattresses,
pillows and holsters, 2 marble bureaus, wash.
stands, 2 extension tables and otneT tables,
spring seat sofa and etairs, cane seat and
O.her chairs, lounges settee, Parlor Brussels
and ingram carpet, what not with large glass,
hat rack, revolving casL0Ts, dishes, knives
and forks. window sh8des, looking glasses, Q
clocks, wash bowls ana pitchers, cook and
parlOr stoves, crockery wsre, lamps and many
other articles too numerous to mention.
TERNa.-On al SUNG OF $25 aud under cash,
over that amount O credit Of months will be
given BY the purchaser giving banEable
note with an approved eEd0rser, or 5 per cent.
OF for C1Eh. M. VAhFLEET.
L. W. Stldham s. So1, Auct. 42O-2td-Hlt
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
NOTICES.

AYOTICE.-I, WILLIAM b. FORD, IN
IN compliance with the requirements Of
the Act OF Assembly In such ease made and
provided, do hereby give notice thar shdli
apply In writing to the Court Of General Ses-
sfons of the Peace ana Jail Delivery Of tre
State Of Delaware, IN and Tor Now CASTLE
County, on Monday, the l0th day OF May
next, A. d., 1850, being the first day OF the
May Term Of the said Court, for license to
keep an inn or tavern known as the Kirk
wood Hotel, in the village of Krliwood, Pen.
cader Hd., School District No. So, Del, and
to sell intoxicating liquors In less quantities
than one quar-. to be drank oa the premises
and the following res oectnble citizens recon-
mend the said anplica ion, to wit:
VIM. Ashcrait, Jr., james Ring,
VIM. N. Ward, Wm. KiTswcod,
John Sparks, VIM. Hayes,
Z. II. Cam. James Burgess,
Thos, Redmile, VIM. II. Howard,
M. H. Paxson, Jr., Jonathan T. NeviIl,
VIM. r. Nickerson. 4.l9-St WM. B. FORD.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
V.nca1ptaeg.

AN1EhbfhhOCs
The city assessment for 1850 Is ~
completed and deposited in the OII
of the clerk of Council for pn6li' \
spection. Appeals will be received \
the Beard of Revision daily during ", u
month of May, from four to i've 0''''1
p. IN. n
The secopd annual reception Of y
Grand Hibernia American AsSo',nl na n
will be given in Webster's D'nT1 VI
Academy next Friday evening # \
grand march is announced TO s'''''l
O'Clock.
rived Yesterday with the hsnI'i '
stationed at Winter Quarter snui n
low Chincotesgue Island. ohs VI"
repaired. lid
cars at the depot yesterday, W"I hetTsl st
ly punched, by being caugn! 81 Nv Nv b
the bumpers. He was atse100u Z"
Kane. :,
The iudiclsl Conference tha; psl J
review the evid' nee in the eases e, = ss0d.lnb u
Miller aud Major of the rhllSu,M NJ
Conference met at the Un,on no o,slod
Church this afternoon at 2So 0s ',',l
The St. Mary's Christian Co. coat,s'I in /
nifty will give an entertains@,ssni,n ns,s install st
Old Fellows Hall on the Io,H ~ suudl
Proceeds for the benefit 0i
school. ,,,ud
the SOth year Of her age was apa pa, Of 4
Saturday. The funeral wa, ,,,sce, y
largest ever known at thS' pl in d
The large boiler used 70 formerly ne ysh5ip 5b
factory OF John P. Wells VI rpnoV
street above Second, is being
to-day. .h,,h ",
found upon Market street ."i.
were placed in the city po' ..,ott 4
Ex.counoilman Bennett , b aasiss aE5ss.t
be a candate for the Boafa "
iu the Eighth Ward. :, ,as
citizens in several p'r.s Of ~. vi ID
ora complaining Of tho l'H'p'
lignIsd.
Daily Republican., 1880-04-20
In lEqmOrianl.

Once more the community has beea deprived
OF an e,timaUle citizen by the death cfM0ther
Sterling, who resided in Wilmington many
years. She Was respected and loved by all
WEo knew her, and no one would hesitate to
ssy that virtue was Stamped upon her daily
department. For many yeafs she was an hon
Orable member oi Eztoa church, and she will
undoubtedly be greatly missed by the mem.
bers and congregation. her memory will
speak In unmistakable tones tohersuIyivors !:
'As you row are SO once was l, as am now
you ultimately will be prepare Tor death and
follow NE, 1t may not be amiss." A Jew years
ago tho lady's husband made the same re
quest Of his survivors and we opine ere this
that they have met, not as thoy formerly did,
to part. what q bereavement TO her chill.
drer, who were compelled by her devotion to
respect and love her. Wo screw with them
IN tEeir sad friction but 1t is our duty to bow
In humble submission to Him who knoweth
and doeth whatever is best for us. Let US all
endcaYoT to pattern after our mother, tn n
when the END cometh the Saviour can say Of
W.. like VIC can now say Of her, 'if there is one
lesS on earth there is one more In heaven"
Il H. A.