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ADMISSIONS OF THE PRISONER. p


HOW THE ARREST WAS MADE-wILLIAMsoN SAYS
HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT PROMPTED HIS
ATTACKS.
BALTIMORE, March 24.-This afternoon James
Gayler General Superintendent of City Delivery in
the New-York Post Office, with the aid Of ID. 7.
West, Of the detective firm of Smith, West Lyons.
arrested Eugene Fairfax Williamson III this city on
the charge OF having been the author of the late an
noyauce to the Rev. DR.. Morgan Dix and Others, of
Ncw-YOrk by writing anonymous letters and send
ing persons 10 their houses and places of business.
When arrested, Williamson confessed that he was
the author of the letters and postal cards He states
that he arrived in Ncw-YOrk about the middle OF
February, and remained there about week, during
which the first annoying letters were written. lie
again went to New-YOrlt on the 14th OF March and
remained week. when he wrote and mailed often
siye letters and cards On both occasions he stopped
at the Windsor Hotel. and registered his proper
namo and residence, Pittsburg. Ho says he
does not know what prompted him.
as neither Dr. Dix nor any of the others
annoyed ever injured him. When he found, on his
second visit to Now-York, the injury he had done
on the first visit he felt badly about it, and wrote
the letter from the Fifth Avenue Hotel to Dr. Dix,
which he afterward sent to The NEW YORK TRIBUNE,
hoping il would prevent people from calling at DR..
Dix's house. He says he did not intend to extOrt
money from DR.. Dix or any other person, and did
not answer the personal" in The Herald In reply to
one of hs letters.
The accused man was taken to New-York tonight,
having expressed his willingness to GO without
formal requistion Williamson is a single man
about forty years Of age and says he IS native of
Baltimore He arrived here on Friday night last,
aud went to private residence where be was ac-
ouainted and found when arrested. He was traced
from the Windsor Hotel by the detectives by follow
ing his baggage. and many places were visited
where baggage had been left before Wllliamson's
trunk was found and his stopping-placc discovered.
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KANSAS FOR BLAINE.

ATCHsoN, Kan. March 24.-Ihe Champion
has adyccs from hyGyr counties In this state show
ing election Of rs ane and 90 Grant delegates 20
thc State Convention. Blame VIII have about 60 ma
tority I'm tho Convention.
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FEEDING AND FIGHTING INDIANS.

WASHINGTON, March 24 1SSO.-On COM
municaton from the Interior Department conveying
the wish OF the families Of Vctoras baud TO remain at
San Carlos instead of going TO the Hot springs General
Sherman indorsed as follows
Respectfully returned 10 the Secretary OF War IN
vitnc attention 20 tho principle involved ID thc case
and his ban of Apaches, while the War Pc
partment hghug awful cost H. money and lie
the various warriors bucks Does not this magua'
nImity verge on tho borders OF folly y
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CgyER1L MDOTELL RESIGNING.

. CHICAGO, March 24.-There is good au-
tbori,v for stating that General John
A. Mcdowell has resolved with the approval
~ thc on authorities TO resign the position OF
s,,orntondent Of Public United States Buildings at
Chicago TO take effect May Z. ~ ,,r,,
IL is stated. however. that General McDowel.
would prefer retiring from puDlc service ana
devote himself to tho development or
some mining property in which he is Interested at Lead
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A SHERMAN CLUB INA BROOKLYN WARD

A meeting OF the John Sherman Club, which
has been organized in the Twenty first Ward Brooklyn,
was held last night No. 104l Myrt!eave. The prcs
dent Of the club x5uperylor John NJ Phelps, not
present. and f. A Filter pre- sided. Little business
transacted beyond the completion OF the organization OF
the club ana the adoption OF bylaws. The members OF
the club decided 10 attend In body the meeting OF the
sherman Club in this city on MOnuay evening, at No
West Twenty-eghth-st., which will be addressed by
ex Governor Newell Of New-Jersey.
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New-York to continue its investigation into the
operations of the Federal Election laws and espec-
tally to learn something more about the execution
of those laws by Chief Supervisor John ]. Daven-
port at the last Congressional Election in 1873.
The committee expects to remain IN NeW-1Orh dur-
ing the remainder of the week.
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sT JOuv LOSES THE CAPITOL.

FREDEEIcKToN, y. b., March 2l.-Ihc de
bate in the House OF Assembly on the location of the
seat OF Govcfnncut was closed last night resolution
~ oppO, 10 The removal 10 ST. John was carred by
a M y tII % Ii 81.
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CABLE TO NASSAU.

IIAVANA, March 2l-Ihe text OF conces-
sion granted sc0r Francisco Morales Lonez for tie
layin of Submarine telegraph cable from Havana To
Na.sau Is published in The OGicia' GdseHe. The con
ccssnn pfoydre that the work shall be completed
vn n year. give no privilege " 10 time or locality
and grants no suIveitOu. tOmplilntS or OK )csslNe
drought conc FROM al parts Of the Island
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GREENBACK STATE CONVENTION.

A MEAGRE AND DIsoRDERLY AssEMBLACE-SfN-
PATTY FOR KEARNEY-DELEGATEs TO THE Ma
ToNAL CONVENTION.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TEIBUNE.l
ALBANY, March 24.-The State Convention
n, the reenback party which met here to-day WAS mea
gre in members and disorderly beyond description ne
conv,ntiou fomd amrlo room in Liberal Hail. when
Will hold about 100 persona. Probably seventyhve ue-
eCates were present James Wright. the candidate o'
he party for AttorneyGeneral last year, ana ior'u
naelv mu SECULAR person, was chairman
The convention met at noon. and from that tiihe ul
10 O'clock when it adjourned was almost constantly
engaged in speech-making various party qneslonS.
There was n fierce debate over the assertion 'nat 'no
State Committee haG sold out the party last tal ehuiuE
in tbe appointment of a committee TO invesiiga the
charge John Juniper JUNO candidate for secretary VI
State three years ago who bad palpahy passed 100 hA
ouor store was especially vociferous In demanding an
investigation Of the committee. He interrupted tue
sneakers 10 such an extent that atlast Chairman "gh
sa augrH, "Yon dirty dead beat" This expression OF
coptemnt was listened 10 without apparent surprise by
the remainder Of the convention.
A debate that lasted for three hours was excited oy
the Introduction Of a resolution condemnng the arr 81
mud conviction OF Dcuis Kcarney. Finally resolution
adopted as substitute conGcmnihg the ,i,
Ing of he law in the interest OF the money power ana
mnnopOliGts OF CIiiornia. ,-.,, -,
Delegates TO the National Greenback Conyen'ion ~
Chicago were partly chosen. but IN many dstrc's Hu
choice has yet been made. The dcegatcsaa sc ohtu
we.c: George o. Jones. samuel LcIyltt, James NrSnt'
Patrick Fad AmOnc the district utcEhlts arc J"h
NJ " citing OF syracuse, r. H. Ferguson, Of TROY George
Bar and Dr. J.. L. Miller. OF Aowl YORK, dh1 ~ Lo"'7'
the candidate OF the partv for Governor last Fsll
A lon platform adoprd demanding an lnhhiIoh ..
tbe currorcy and n puymcut OF the SSOO,OOOOOO OF
bonds yet 10 be funded. IN legal tenders
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MINNESOTA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 24.-The Demo-

cratic State Committee met yesterday ana called tho
State Convention to appoint delegates TO The National
Convention AZ Chicago, 10 meet iu tls city M0y ~.
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RETIREMENT OF COMMISSIONER PAINE.

IsENEEAL PKF5S Di'fHIN'I'I
WASHINGTON, March 24.-General II. IL faine'
co,.n;ssoner of Patents has rendered his resigna-
,on. TO take effect as soon as the unfinished bns-
ross q, his office can be disposed Of lie will resume
lie practice of law with bis former partners hsconss Mr
Paine saws the reasop OF @ nls ic'isns % '''"''0
,ne nositioa is unreniunerative
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.xorpER DAVENPORT INVESTIGATION.

IgY IELEGRATH TO THE rRIBUSE-I
v,su,yGloN, March Ex-senator Waiiaces
=, coumittee left Washington this evening Tor
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THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN.
MORE CONVENTIONS HELD.

Mr.. BLAINE N FAVOR IN kANsAe-pi'o"
THE GREENBACK BANKs-ACTIoN OF Ihh GEN
MAN REPUBLICANS.
Mr.. Blaine will have a majority of 60 in the nc
publican State Convention of Kansas. Inc New
York Greenback Convention had disorueriy
session in Albany yesterday and elected deie-
gates to National Convention. The Texas hepuO-
licans are holding their State Convention d.
Austin There Is much antagonlsm dispiayeu
by them as to the choice OF Delegates,
at meeting of German Republicans in this city las'
evening speeches were made in opposition 10 'he
nomination Of General Grant.
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will be held Friday the Goth, and from a. m. 10
y. m, at No. 27 West 25th-st NewYOrk You are 10
vited TO be present. and to bring all friends with
you.
These cards will be sent to every person advertising
for work in paper published In this city every
day the coming week. 1t will bring thousands and
thousands 90 your house. The cards will be printed Oh
REDDY.
FIFTH AVE HOTEL,
NEW YORK.
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DEAR DIX: This is no humbug-the whole business
will stopped for considerations to be named-answcr
through personals to Reddy-n Herald Friday. l viii
enter to lecture tonight with pleasure, aeo your
next Sunday at old Trinity.
YOulS In the Lord.
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The result Of the sending Of the postal cards referred
to in these letters was described in The TRIBUNE of last
Saturday. or all that summoned only about fifty
responded and the scheme was rendered failure by
placing clerk from the Post Office TO receive them II
ia said how that Mr. Carr of the clerks OF the
Fifth Avenue Hotel Just around the corner from Dr.
Dixs house, was prevented by porter just in time.
from falling into the suare
, 1880-10-03
PERSONALS.

spureeon is again sufferer from tbs rheu-
mattsu. <, s<
Or. Joseph Wild has accepted call to the pull
pit Of the Bond Street Congregational Church,
Toronto. 49, :.
!: The f1ev. Or. Platt has rather displeased San
'Frnncisco by saying, In q sermon, "Christiantty
Is axlaad thing In this city,
Next Sunday Judge Tiffany will lecture at the
Grand 0pern- House, his subject being, "What
Must lugersou Do to Be Saved?'
The ReV.Wtllam Thompson, who has resigned
the Hebrew chair in the Hartford Theological
Seminary, Will remain Dean Of the Faculty.
The Rev. 1saae D. Co.burn, one Of the Baptist
missionaries, to ths' Sgau Karens, has returned
to this country, after having been absent seven
teen wears. -:
The Rev. Mr. zeno1s,.esa resident Of Athens
Greece, who received bis .theologcal education
in this country, is now In charge Of the new
Presbyterian organization et Elmer, Salem
County, NJ. = go
The Rev. G: $. Bailey. D. D., has resigned bis
pastorate at Miles, Mich, and accepted the Office
Of Financial Secretary Of the hoard Of the
"ltaltnn Bible and Sunday -Sohbol MissiDp," Of
which the Rev. " G. Van Meterfs the Supexin-
tendent IN Rome. i
The Rev.: Dr.. Tutte, having been fourteen
years pastor OF the Universalist Church at Min
neapo!is, MIMI, celebrated that fact with bis
friends few days ago. They g1lve him beau-
ttfu1 gold watch for the occasion. Having tnkan
no vacation during the summer, he proposes 60
ing to California. ;,
, 1880-10-03

discussed an unusual. circumstance which &C.
CURED in connection with the marriage OF =
young couple, members of old and respecteo
families Of the Ht{e burg. The nuptihls were
announccd to tak} place at. the Methouist
church, and that the Rev. A. a. Hoskln' ot tn9 y
eoa4sa ag s a tha as &
Rsx MH M aae shoad b
gagged for tho occasion. as "A friendship e1tsLeo
between b'ur and the young lady's 1athtlv. Ine
prospective groom. made no oo1ectlon, IN IaGt, W.
Hoskin and the parAes to the marital affair, but
MIR. Peasc made objection to Mr. Hosf1tn @
nounccd him ASH hcrerlc and dep!orcd tho pos
sibility Of bis Performing tho service N Tug
church. Thes RAnrl of Trustees were notlned.
and they put their heads together on the
strength OF BIZ. Bbase's representations und pro-
testations, and, decided that q pollution ct In tue
sequently, a few hours before the time for the
wedding the parties to the nuptfal affair 1enrned
that tho doors of, the church were closed against
Mr. Hosktn. and that If the pastor OF the lndo-
pendent church ,tas to perform the matrimontat
ceremony lrrnustbe done outside or tho Netn-
odist church inil3ny Viaw. The young people
took in the situation at ,once and messenger
was sent to Mr. Hoskin Informing him of the ac-
ton OF the Trustees aqa regretting the elrcnm-
stances. The Same messenger drove to the par-
sonuge Of the GRIND. Avenue N. Z. Church, Sc
cured the services Of, Mr. Stein, and returned
with that geutleman;a short time previous to tho
stated hour Of. the marriage, which was con-
Quoted without further trouble and IN ne
church that bad bden named. The acton OF MT.
Pease aud the Board> Of Trustees is Of such an
unusual character thatmuch comment has been
made concerning it. s.-
, 1880-10-03
RELIGIOUS REVERIES.

"Never mistake persplration for inspiration, -
said an old minister IN his charge to young
pastor just being STANDARDIZATION Herald.
After the choir Of one of the churches ia Itha-
ca had performed a rather heavy selection. the
minister opened the Bible and began reading in
Acts AA-, "And after the uproar had ceased
Out Of Difference: to the Presidential! election;
tho world this yenr to I'd Of November. It would
Dea blessing to all Of ua, however, it arc we go
ing to have the same kind of time oyer 1t as we
over some time in October burlington Hatrd
tye. :. J.:
It is astonishing how completely some. people
can be absorbed iq their own thoughts. 4 prom
whole Of bis mind 10 politics met q prominent
church member, who remarked that hts church
had Just got q new organ. Il hope It Will sup
port the regular Nominees, was the absent
minded reply--Galuest0n Ne,cs. :
a young Indy has a Sunday -school class Of
rather bright boys, averaging between and
years. Recently she requested each pupil to
come on the following Sunday With some passage
Of Scripture heuring upon love- The lndS needed
the request and iu: turn rccitcd their verses
bearing npon that popular topic, such as :. Love
your enemies Little children love one m
turn came iastr s;Wol(, Rebeio.. whds:ies your
us3ae an secdnd Sic eBat 81 Ssd6 Rf6
aRSHs, nf 1ovs comfort me With apples; for an s'2
4 manufactory for turning out boneless cod
fish has been established In Boston. 1t is un in-
that shud sSa an IT
II 1t can capture all the shad In our rivers, re-
move the bones. and then replace the fish IN the
cathedral costing $Il0000@. A poneless shad
would not encourage profane Thoughts at the
0month than could be reconverted in year
NUr1'ist0,cn Hcru}d-
, 1880-10-03
CHURCH. SERVICES.

Cathedral Church IS. Peter and Paul. corner
West Washington and .Beorla streets The Rt.-
Rev. ". E. McLarenss T. D.. Bishop. The Rev
j. q. Knowles, priest in chnrEe- Holy Com
munion, 8 a. m. Choral morning prayer and
celebration Of the Holy Communion, 1o:S0 a. m.
Choral evening prayer, 7::so p. m.
THE Req, E. Courtney will preach this morn
ing and evening in St. James Church, corner of
Cass and Huron streets. Holy Communion at
,:-The Rev. r. 4. Holland will preach this moru-
ingt:and evening in Trinity Church, corner OF
Twenty sixth street and niichigdu avenue. Morn
..ing subject: - Grieve Not the Holy Spirit OF
God.'.. Evening subject: " Herbert Spencer's
Data Of Ethics" Communion at noon-
The Rev. W II. Know1ton will preach this
morning and evening in st. Andrews Church,
nenne ef kSe
The Rev. John Hednan will preuch this'
morntng and evening in s.: Ansxarius' Church.
The Rev. Dr. Clinton Locke will preach this
morning and evening In Gruce Church, Wabash
avenue. near Sixteenth street Communion at
Ii @The % Rev. Arthar Ait i, iii Rtcne viii o1ciato morn
ing and evening IN the Church of the ASCENSION
North La saile and Elm street. ~, on +h,a
morning and evening $in St. Pnurs Cnurcn, @
Hyde Park avenue, between forty-ninsn ana
r;If The Rev: B. F. :'Fleetwood viii preach
morning and evening in St. Marks Church,
Cottage Grove avenue, corner OF Thlrty-s11tn
street. Communion ut ueon.
The key j. u. Cownn:will preach this morn
ing and evening in ST. Stephens Church. john
son, between Taylor and Twelfth streets at,
The Kev. Luther Pardee will ptenon ms
morning and evening in Calvary Church. arren
avenue, between oafley and Western eo"~
munIon Mt noon. = ! -,
The Rcv. 7. n; Morrison, Jr:, will preach tnis
morning and eyFning in the Church OF tne
Epiphany, Thro6P street, between Monroe ana
Adams. Communion ut NOON. ar,u
The Rey. W:IPetrie will preach thts mofh Ia' fha
ing at Ii and this afternoon ut ocockM ~ u st,d sne
Church of Our Savior. corner Of L1ncon1 al"
Belden avenues: =, LOO Nh t,fe
The Rev. James E. Thompson will preach h tn1s I
morning and evening in ST. Thom2S+ a,,, Tbjr
tieth streets. Communion at u N. - o.zoa- -
There will be aervicss tais nra ~ ana ga Wat
Polk street. zse7l:s: ,.,+.;u
nc T1G e she ReS Go5a 3 sePSed Msson La~ndaia
-. PRESBYTERIAN. .:
The Ret. 1''H. Walker will preach this morn
, 1880-10-03
Observation-Disclosures.

HNQT INTERESTING STATISTICS On THE CHURCH,
:zhe Req. @. G.. Soues in the interior.
Thestatemeut that the different branches of
the Presbyterian Church constitute. By far the
Iargest body Of Protestant Christians ii the
world may be surprise to many readers Of the
Interior. Such, however, Is the fact. Hence the
assembling Of suck body as that OF the Pan-
Presbyterian Council now convened In Philadel-
phia, and which represents ali branches Of the
Presbyterian Church throughout the world, is
au event of immense Significance. The great
Council OF Nice In A. D. sa5 was doubtless more
important as being the arbiter Of momentous
doctrinal controversies: but it may well be
doubted whether its 3is Bishops represented 80
large a constituency Of Christian people as does
this Council now in session. Tue delegates COM
prtstng it number about three hundred. They
represent forty-eight different churches, and
twenty-sevea different countries. Tha largest
, 1880-10-03

The List Of Those Who Took Out Mar
rlage-Ltcenses Last Week.
Another large list Of marriage certificates was
issued last week, the number reaching Isl. The
approach Of winter always has. the effect OF in
sreasing the revenues Of the county from this
source, and the weeks to come will no doubt see
further increase from those who are going
into winter quarters In double harness. Among
those licensed to marry last week there we're
four men who were 60 and over, and four women
ranging In age from IS 10 81. Four girls. licked
a year each OF being 49, aud one was barely Is
The following are the names, ages, and resi-
r1onaao ~ tho 13nareois
, 1880-10-03

: o,.-. a ii,
preacR p,s p tasre m tbs m IN morning and evening,
The Row. ". q: hyder VIII pfenaGiI IN 81,
paaas af1aat eea5ce ee 9e45 and saae9i$n 5 a''ADe
swEpEyBoRa1AH.
| .tanaor viii nreoch this morn
~, 1nH 81 t'fis nershn. ~ " Mnsn Hni Subject: "The
ng gatn1 ~ asTsdaFEX e1,d EXni,nrtnp IN Human Efe.
fersaang s1 anu u pag6dieton viii preach this
-an9 nssi t-G. !. r. pert ) Hhonei near Meuono-
nn nussns st.t u n.cnck ria sfternoou he will
net sLsets' a. : , GueH r,,Ia sn cnrner nf West
RTeaseth ~ ya1oa atot Fark nIa ogdan svenne
-: :: LUTHERAN.
inornins onS asfa ii WieEsF y ticker Park "a Church.
nna pav proo5s ps1T1n1xs Hepford will preach this
arnI,fs Ney and evennp in he Church 81 the Mes
Mps,i'ng a1u stsuS n;Ss;'a1 ~ S arnnne and TwEnty-
slah. corner Or Micnighni aseu.g Word For tie
tniro streeL. Molnne W suo1GTb,. ns1Tb,,ro, wnrE ),
The Rev. T. ". clayes, Of Lonoon' "nn pfeaen
&c qmlty GnuIGn: n,,,,, will nraach in the
rn;r ehrc;, "gyi e. cf1rner of Monroe and Lafiin
stroeta aaaa At ioi5 q M sapject Review Of
'a1scEthASEous-
Reo4m ao9 bsforc III the d At Ma
cbeseo hs FEE
meets nt Appebee Hail. rhirty-fifth street
liberal League. CoI. Insersoll, and the Chicago
Preachers"
Tho Liberals meet at 2:30 p. nj. at 2l3 " est
MSfr. and Mrs. ", Shaw will preach this
morning and evening in Carpenter Hall, FL West
Madisot street i .@''-::1s7.5:-~ = =
AFTERNOON at lei Nv Wear Madison street. -,
-spiritunlists' and mediums meeting ut 5o3
West Madison street. at . .. m.
AarrIot sesvs viii ns te S95R SEQ
At ree.ts nj / 10 this AFTERNOONS l. .
, 1880-10-03

that such children are plnced in state of nat
The same caInmniss arc almost constantly
refc choed tonchinr tho Christian doctrine. We
ask. Is this honest? Is this the real brntherly
substitute Tor Chrts1anty2 Asnin. in order TO
prove that mutual love and happiness would be
the result II his principles Of liltdelty and de-
NAL or Christianity were adopted by mankind.
he tries to prove by referring IL the condition OF
France. "!nadelity," hc suys, "madc France
Behold what absurd 1nd stupid
termed TINT period Of French history when.
hundsed years ago, intidels ruled Franee? & M They
OF innocent blood were then shed by the gutllo-'
tine, drawn around thP country; and when In
fdeis tnnned human SKINS making pants of such
And when in France some years ago infidels
ruled again. was it not Il new Reign of Terror"
--~sheddlnK innocent blood tn torrents amidst
ing 1ngersou himself, does be really think to:
tncrease the happiness Of mankind By depriy-
1ng them Of the consotons of reEen anas IN the be
. care for that, provided that by disappearing
: against God and His Church he can succeed in
tillIuR his pockets. Pay him every year double
the amount Of money which ho now earns by
his blAshemOus lectures. and he Will be rs silent
as fish, and not care straw what the people
Finally, bis whole lecture is Il glaring irnpos-
ture. for, instead Of answering the question an-
nonrecd; Yhh1 Shall We DO to :be savea2'.
in approaching eternity?-he only tells the pec-
Pile how 10 manage to be well off here on earth.
His lecture may suit Pagans and Turks, hut not
Christian thinkers believing in God, in Savior.
md in tho immortality of the SOUL And yet
this lecture Is regarded by himself and others as
biz masterpieoel What trash, then, must the
Ingersoil would have done better to announce
bis lecture in this way:'" What Shall We Do
tn Be Damned?" Answer-. Do what Ingersou
did by delivering his lecture. Rlaspheme ngaiust
God and His Church, ridicule truth. freely abuse
reason, and rAshly calumnlate men, and you
shall have with him a reserved seat in He'll
The man is no doubt gifted in some way, and
very we'll acquainted with the weakness and
wickedness of the human heart. Besides. he
possesses the power Of fascinating talkative-
ness, and in regard to orat0ry, the skill of Mast
in drawing laughabie caricaturcs. Hence his sue
cess among the luwer and less educated classes
i'll making them admire him, as being quasi an
intrepid, independent, and upright thinker. Be-
sides, be knows how to appear us kind~hearted
and amiably soclal fellow. This softens the dis
gust which otherwise the better educated classes
would feel towards ht1....
Among the most essential requirements to be
saved, according to his views, he puts: II be-
lieve in the gospel of water and soap" We. too,
believe in the 0ospel Of water and soap, espe
claily Of dirty fellows
1ngersoll Is, by far, not the great thinker anc
lover. of truth,-the foremost orator Of the
age,-but the unbushtng. disappearing egotist,
freely abusing, for applause and money. God
and men.
We pity him,-still more those who believe in
him, poor thinlersl F. Z. WEN1NGER, D. D.