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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24
Beware of Worldly Compromise

1t is getting to be much the fashion to
compromise. A compromise may do in
pohtlcs-though even there it rarely
works well long. But as some one has
well said, "on moral and religious cues
tons a compromise is treason to the
right La Fayette once illuminated
the compromise in this way: "Two
men get into an alteration about arith-
metic. Twice two are four, says one
stoutly. No, replies the other, twice two
are SIX. Both are unyielding, and the
dispute wakes warm. A third person
approaches, and lays hand gently on
each. Gentlemen, he says, reason is not
lntalllble. The wisest and best men have
erred. We are all prone to rush to ex-
tremes. You, my friend, affirm that
twice two are four. You, who are
equally my friend, affirm that twice two
are SIX. Compromise, my friends, com
promise. Meet each other half way.
Agree to say, hereafter twice two are
f0e.
1t is thus that too many Christians
are trying to compromise. God SAYS.
" Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with
all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and
with alb thy mind" The compromising
Christian says, will love Him with
half my heart and with the other halt l
will love the world. Compromising
Christians go further They 60 with the
world and pursue their pleasures six and
a-half days of the week, and quiet their
consciences by half day 5 attendance at
church, when the weather is fine and
they feel in the right mood Their piety
Hath this extent, no more"
" Y. Guardian.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

among the audience were many who
seemed to be in sympathy with the
strange exhorters, though they took no
active part in the exercises. The best of
order was preserved throughout the meet
ing. The services opened by the singing
OF hymn, and Mr.. Railton explained
each verse. Then each woman offered
prayer. Their petitions were of about
the same general character: earnest but
crude IN expression Next each of them
spoke, and their addresses were very like
their prayers, being delivered in a me-
chanical monotone Each one also hint
ed as to her sorry condition in life before
becoming converted.
Then followed the reading of the para
bic about the man who gave the great
supper, and when the invited guests
would not come, went out into the high
ways and hedges, and compelled the
poor, halt, manned, blind and outcasts to
come in. The proprietor had charged an
admission fee, and Mr. Railton referred
to that matter in one of his speeches, and
said he had declined an offer of half of the
receipts of the evening. The Salvation
army, he explained, charged no admis-
sion fee. The services lasted from $50
to 9:l5 2. M, and at their conclusion a
panoramic exhibition was Immediately
placed on the stage. Services will be held
this afternoon at the Mission House. No.
~ Baxter Street, at 2 o'clock.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

explain to me the vitality of your little
grain OF wheat, you must not expect a
plain old body like me to explain to you
the manifold life of God, who is an in
finite, invisible Spirit. But because He
is so high and infinite, that is the very
reason | am prepared to believe Him.
when He tells me something very strange
and much above my grasp, about Him
self: Don't you think l am right?
Mr.. b, Really, Mrs. Knox, you make
better showing for your trinity, than
supposed possible; but believe, "plain
old body as you call yourself you have
gotten me beyond my depth.
Mrs. K. All: it does me good, to hear
you say you are "out of your depth. "
Now | have hope of you, that you will
let the Infinite One lead you, after
awhile. r. l.. D.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24
March "a, 1880
SLIPPING AWAY.

They are slipping away-these sweet, swift
years,
Like leaf on the current cast;
With never break in their rapid flow.
We watch them as one by one they go
Into the beautiful past.
AS silent and swift as a weavers thread,
Or an arrows flying CLEAN;
As soft as the languorous breezes hid.
That lift the willows long golden lid,
And ripple the CLASSY stream
As light as the breath of the thistle down
As fond as lovers dream;
As pure as the flush in the sea-shell's throat,
As sweet as the wood-bird's wooing note,
So tender and sweet they seem
One after another we see them pass,
Down the dim lighted stair
We hear the sound of their steady tread
In the steps of the centuries long since dead
As beautiful and as fair
There are only few years left to love;
Shall we waste them in idle strife?
Shall we trample under our ruthless feet
Those beautiful blossoms rare and sweet
By the dusty way of life?
There are only few swift years--ah let
No envious taunts be heard
Make life's fair pattern of rare design,
And fill up the measure with loves sweet wine
But never an angry word
SeJecyeJ
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24
Trusting God.

How often do we hear good men be-
moaning the fate of the country, as they
contemplate the evil days on which we
have tallenl How sadly do we frequent
ly see the patriarchs of the Church sbak-
ing their heads over the degeneracy of
the times Now, we would not consti-
tute ourself an apologist for wbatever
may be blameworthy, whether in Church
or state All we have to say, just here
is this. Grooming over it, and croaking
about it, will be of no benefit to the suL2
Ject OF our dependency, and least of all,
to us.
When Whitlocke, in 1868, was about
embarking for Sweden, it is said he was
greatly distressed, as he rested at Har-
wlch at night, while rejecting on the dis
tracted state of affairs in England so
much so that he could not sleep. AS he
wal ked the floor in his excitement his
Christian servant said to him:
Pray, sir, may | ask you a question ?"
Certainly, was the reply of the am
bassador.
" Pray, sir, don't you think God GOV
erned the world very well all the ff;ma
before you came into it ?"
Undoubtedly" was the answer.
And, sir, don't you think he will
govern 1T Just as well when you are gone
out of it?' o'0
" Certainly, said Whitlocke.
" Then, sir, don't you think you can
trust Him to take care of it over night.
and that it will be safe in his care. While
you can go to sleep?"
1t becomes us to realize that God ruIes
Just as certainly as that he exists. Is
there not enough in this to quiet our
anxIieties, and to Danish all groundless
and useless forebodings? After we have
faithfully and humbly done our duty.
may we not then leave ourselves. our
families, our friends, the country the
Church-naay we not leave all these with
God, feeling, the while, that they are all
safe in his hands? Why should we be
bending double under our burdens, when
it is written for our comfort and helm
Cast thy burden upon the Lordl"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24
The Salvation ARMY.
". Y. Guardian
A FIRST ATTACK.

The Tribune of March 18th, says that
the advance-guard of the Salvation
Army formally began its work in New
York yesterday. A proposed meeting in
Union Square had to be given up, as the
necessary permission could not be OBJ
| tanned from the authorities.
In the morning the Army" made a
very informal reconnaissance through the
southern part of the city in Greenwich
and West streets, near Castle Garden
1t only numbered six yesterday, as two OF
" Commissioner" Railtons lieutenants
Miss Clara Price and Miss Evans, have
gone to Philadelphia. The five persons
who marched with the Commissioner
were "Captain" Emma Westbrook, and
'Lleutenants' Elizabeth Florence Morris.
Alice Colman, Elizabeth Pearson, and
Ann Shaw. But their odd uniforms in
part supplied the place of numbers in
attracting few curious followers
Commissioner Ralton is a man of me-
dium size, with dark moustache and
whiskers thinly distributed. He dresses
In dark blue suit trimmed with yellow
cord about the collar upon which is en-
broidered- the letter IS He wears a
patrol cloak and helmet-shaped hat with
crimson ribbon around it, upon which is
printed in gold letters Salvation Army. s"
The sisters are apparently English
peasant women of very limited intelli-
gence. Their costume is of plain, dark
material with red cord running through
the collar, which also bears a golden. let
ter 5. They wear brown straw hats
with crimson bands, like that one upon
the hat of the Commissioner. Tn their
short morning tour they visited all the
barber shops and saloons which they
found open on their line of march, and
Mr.. Railton addressed the inmates In
most cases at the close of his address, the
army knelt in prayer, and swayed
backwards and forwards as the petitions
were offered Commissioner Railton said
that in England they were in the habit
Of singing songs in the streets, and in the
different places they invaded They did
not do so yesterday, however, as they
feared the police would not permit it.
They were received we'll everywhere, and
no attempt was made to ridicule or in
terrupt their work They expressed
much satisfaction and were somewhat
surprised at the politeness with which
they were treated
In the afternoon they held a short SER
vice at Hudson River Hall, Nos 4O5 and
4O7 West Twenty street. They
walked from their lodgings at 100 Iiber-
ty street to the hall, as it is one of their
principles never to ride on Sunday when
it can be avoided Their service is some
thing after the fashion Of the early Meth
odists. They opened with singing, after
which prayers were said aloud by the en-
tire Army These were followed by
short addresses either by the Commission
er OF his lieutenants.
Services were held in the evening at
Hills Theatre, at Houston and Crosby
streets. The place was crowded, and
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24
The Baptists.

| have been led by your editorial re-
marks in recent numbers to recall an
ahecdote of the late Rev. DR.. w. w
Hill, of Louisville, Ky. He told me
more than twenty years ago-that when
travelling once in Kentucky he stopped
over Sabbath where there was no Presbv-
terrain church. He went to the BAPTIST
church, and received an earnest and
pressing invitation to preach, which he
did, greatly to the satisfaction of the PEG
pie. After the sermon the minister pro
ceeded to administer the Lords Supper
and excused himself to DR.. Hill for not
inviting him to partake, by telling him
that he knew their custom. Of course
the Doctor accepted the excuse. The
services proceeded. But when a good
deacon, who had been thoroughly aroused
by the sermon, was passing the bread, he
paused in front Of him, I suppose his con
science shifting him, and standing he
said, offering him the elements, i can
not pass you by. Well" said the
Doctor, eff you offer me it, I cannot re-
fuse, and so he communed AS sequel
there was, he understood, a division and
new church Here, then, is a question.
How can Baptist brethren recognize the
right Of Presbyterian ministers to perform
the highest functions of the ministry in
preaching, and at the same time deny
them the humblest privilege of a private
Chrlstian-even a crumb from their broth
ers tablet H. b., in PhllodelDbia
PrcsbWcy3a7l.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

CURGosGT1Es OF THE TELEPHONE
With a single telephone held to the right
ear, the transmitted voice appears to come
from a distance to the right while with
a telephone held to the left ear, it seems
to come from the left. With telephone
to each ear, n one ear be less sensitive
than the other, or if the telephone be held
further from that ear, the voice apparent
ly shifts to the side of the other ear; and
If both, ears hear alike, and both instru-
ments are equally near their respective
ears, the voice apparently proceeds from
in front Of the observer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24

LIGHT THROUGH THE BODY TT i've
has invented a number of small electric
lamps which can be used by the surgeon
in illuminating the throat the mouth, or
even the more internal parts of the
body, while performing an operation. II
is now suggested that it would be pos
sibe to materially assist the physician in
his diagnosis, by means Of powerful
electric light On the assumption that
the human body is only semi-opaque. it
is proposed to place the patient is such a
position in connection with a dark screen.
that it is probable a powerful electric
light would sufficiently illuminate his in
terror to enable the physician in a dark
room to see so much of the workings of
the principal organs as would assist him
to arrive at correct conclusion as to the
nature Of the case If such a scheme is
possible, it would undoubtedly be of
much advantage to medicine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-01-23

In a historical sketch OF Wyandott, Kansas,
published in the Kansas City Journal Of Jan
uary 4th, we find this:
"Wysndott Academy was erected during the
past year. Here are found 4 noble band OF
students from every portion OF the country,
hard at work, and . careful inspection OF the
management and methods adopted discovers
the fact that Prof. o. G. Palmer has built up
the "Athens Of the West" for, candidly, no
better inducements are offered in the best Of
eastern academies and preparatory schools.
Wyandott academy stands on the highest emf
nenco Of the city, and from Its steps may be
seen tho cities ACROSS the Ksw-Armstong to
the south and Quindsro in the background
The building WAS erected under the personal
supervision OF Pro-. Palmer, and for wise ss-
soestion Of rooms, light and air, it 10 model
OF perfestion. Prof. Palmer ID assisted by
Prof. r. L. Brown, former principal OF she
Rockford Qll.) high school; Mrs. 8. b. Palmer
and other competent teachers. Thrss:oourses
Of study are Chronological, classical and the
ungrsded elementary course. The object Of
the school is to prepare pspils for business. FOR
teaching and for college, at the least possible
expenditure Of time and money
Mrs. Palmer (nee Miss Sarah Brooks) will be
remembered by our people as former teacher
in the public schools Of this village.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-01-23
STATE OF MICHIGAN, G,
CnJrNTy Of VAN RUREN.

Alta session Of the Probate Court, for the
County OF Van Burep, holden at the Probate
once, in the village OF Paw Paw, on Thursday,
the 22d day Of January, IN the year one thou
sand eight hundred and eighty. Present, Al
fred J. Mills, Judge OF Probate. In the matter
OF the estate Of Jane e. Harrison, deceased. On
reading and filing the petition, duly verihed, OF
Edgar Darling, brother OF said deceased, pray
ing that administration Of said deceased may
be grantsd to Emory q. Briggs, or some other
suitable person. Thereupon 1t is ordered, that
Monday, the 10th day OF February, 1880. at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon, be assigned Tor the
hearing OF said petition, and all persons inte.
rested IN said estate are required to appear st
session Of said Court, then to be holden at
the Probate Office, in the village OF Paw Paw,
and show cause, II any there be- why the prayer
Of the petitioner shoad not be granted And 1T It
is further ordered that said petitioner give notice
to the persons interested in said estate, OF the
tendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof by causing copy OF this Order to be
published in the True Northerner, newspaper
printed and circulating IN said County OF Van
Buren,, for three SUCCESSIVE weeks, at east pre-
Uous To said day of hearing. 1296t4f205
ALFRED J. MILLS. Judge OF Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-01-23
LAWRENCE LOCALS.

From Our Own Correspondent.
Again the old adage that those who dance
must pay the fiddler was illustrated in this
village on Sunday evening last. 1t happened
in this wise: One of lBaugors nice young men
came to this place in quest OF amusement and
found it in taking young lady out for an even
ing ride. Not just liking TO drive on the prin-
cipal streets, for they were modest couples
they chose . suburban drive, but unfortunately
it WAS street on which culvert had few
days previously been washed out, and the
young man, being morei occupied with his com
psnion than his team, gave his horses . cut to
make them cross what he supposed was .
bridge. They gave tremendousileap and oil
landed ut the bottom Of four-foot ditch q
confused mass OF boy, girl, buggy, broken
harness and founderipgShorse flesh. Result
Air blue with curses, neigbbor comes to the
rescue, buggy hnd team hauled out after half
an hours hard work. No great damage done !;
young man begs not to be gwen away, but he
forgot to get 'em up and the boys psached.
The unpleasant gaps in the walk TO the Can
ada side OF the river have all been filed at last,
and now belated pedestrians can cross without
fear Of broken bones.
Quontwractor" Harrison has just COM
pleted his last summers job on the north
bridge by filling in the butments. And now
for winters job, talks OF suing the town
for more pay.
This weather has brought our saw mills to a
stop and made our lumbermen lsok IS sober
as Name fusionst.
The Disciple society have bought lot and
contemplate erecting church upon it at once.
This will give our town five churches
The report OF the death Of Burr Robbins
was heard here with tho greatest sorrow-Law-
renee being his old home. His wife's people
still reside here and have the sympathy Of the
entire community in their daughters bereave-
ment.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-01-23

LIBRARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE
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BANGOR LOCALS.

From Our Own Correspondent.
Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, wife Of g. T. Taylor,
OF Breedsville, and daughter OF J, w. Gray,
died at Breedsvie Jan. Is, 1880, aged as years,
and about 8 months. Funeral services were
conducted from the n. f. church, Ed. J. H.
Reese officiating.
Want Of snow stagnates business q little in
our village. Yet we have plenty OF entertain
his concert OF juvenile vocal music to come of
Friday evening Of this week, at Miller's Opera
house. 1t is expected to be rather fine thing.
The muddle in the school district Just now
is demanding the attention Of some Of our
taxpayers. The end is not yet. 1t is sorrow
full to find the citizens compelled or otherwise
to resist the act on Of the school board. Their
next meeting is set for Monday the 26 inst.
The Disciples held their magic lantern en-
tertai,ment, for their Sunday school, on Tues
day evening, free to all the pupils and patrons.
Everything passed of very pleasantly, and the
scripture illustrations exhibited on the screen
we're interesting and profitable to all.
George Nichols, who 80 lately csme home
from the house OF correction, has been AZ
rested again for the robbery OF Mr.. Merrimsn
one OF the citizens Of this township, while in
Q state Of intoxicstion. Merrimsn knew Of
the act Ut the time, but WAS 90 stupid by
liquor he could not resist him. Report says
he obtained about $50. This is the second OF
third ofYsnse since bis return, Il seems perfectly
neutral for him to pilfer, and reason would say
{" better put him whore he cannot indulge his
lustful feelings" He waived examination and
goes to Jail.
Last week the Chemical Works suffered
from little explosion, from their gas taking
FIRE in the large main, which conducts the
Acehc acid gas to the condensing tank. Not
much damage was done however, and no one
injured.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-01-23

Own Correspondent.

From Our Own Correspondent.
The weather has been 70 very pleasant tina
every one has been good satured and happy
consequently no fights, no one has eloped with
another mans wife, no weddings no divorces
and no nothing.
Peter Moon has sold his farm near Gravel
Lake to Theodore Chamberlain; price, S2,250.
George Irwin has bought the Wes. Longcor
forty for 81, $50. Yves. Hall has sold his forty
acre farm, situated in Lawrence, for 81 400.
Stephen Hall is about to move ON to the VIM.
Barker farm. William Beach is putting up q
Windmill There are about thirty within three
miles OF him and he don't want to be out OF
style. The Eureka is now taking the lead.
a.. w. Burlngten's youngest child has been
very sick with pneumonis, but at tho time Of
writing is convalescent.
Della White has gone to visit,her brother,
Byron Z. Paddock, who 10 preaching near Lam
sing. He is holding . series of revival meet
ings, and she WAS needed to assist in singing.
Horace Hodge 10 suffering with cancer on
his heel, caused by being ohafed with his boot
years ago, but not pronounced cancerous until
recently. II has eaten . large portion OF the
heelSoff and is new healing. DIR. Andrews is
attending him.
A little daughter OF Joe Town, about nine
years Of age, while playing with matches last
Friday, in LAYTON, had her clothes set on fire
and was so badly burned that abe died the next
day.
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Cousumptiou Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, hay
ny had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula OF simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure for
Consumption. Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and
all Throat and Lung Affections, also positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and al
Nervous Complaints, after having tested it's
wonderful curative powers in Thousands Of
cases, has felt it his duty to make il known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and . desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free Of charge to al who desire it, this
recipe, with full directions for preparing and
using, in German, French, or English. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, w. w. SHERAR, 149 Powers Block,
Rochester, N. Y. COW. 1246t13
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-01-23

Such is the expression from all Druggisti
and dealers everywhere who arc selling Or
Kings New Discovery for Consumption. No
like preparation can begin to have such an ex-
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because OF it's truly wonderful merits. Nc
Cough or Cold, no matter OF how long stand
lpg or how stubborn. can resist its healing
qualities. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarsensss
Hay Fever, Pain in the side Or chest and diff
Guilty OF bi eathlng or any lingering disease oil
the Throat and Lungs rapidly yield to IT.
marvellous powers. 1t will positively cure and
that where everything else has failed. Satisfy
yourself as thousands have already done BY
getting of your Druggist, Duncombe, Stearni
i Co., q trial bottle for ten cents, CT regular
size bottle for 81. For sale by Duncombe
SteArns & Co., Paw Paw.