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Free PRAYER.

DR.. Phillips Brooks is apt to make the
utterances OF his convictions clear and
emphatic. Therefore, when there came
before the General Convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Church an amend
ment to a canon, providing that before
or after any sermon or lecture, delivered
in church, "no prayer, not set forth in
the Prayer-Book or otherwise author
lied, should be used, DIR. Brooks pleaded
manfully for greater liberty. The amend
ment came from the House of Bishops.
and as explained on the floor of the Con
vention it meant that the bishops would
not even implicitly grant, in any way,
permission to use extemporaneous PRAYER,
which they were pleased to put on the
same basis as the "Romish Missal." on
such occasions.
DR.. Brooks resisted the imposition of
new yoke upon the patient people
whom he represented. "The church"
he said, had been waiting a long time
for the freer use of services the church
had watched the progress of the move
ment from one triennial convention to
another the church had welcomed most
enthusiastically the assurances that the
proper committee was ready to report in
form which it was believed could be
accepted by all" And with an earnest
plea for liberty which had been en-
joyed to some extent, and manly pro
test against legislation coming from the
bishops which fettered the ministry with
fresh bonds, he concluded by casting up
on them the responsibility of contracting
the freedom of Christ's ministers in their
approaches to the throne of the heavenly
grace. His words, if not his tones, were
doubtless heard and felt within the closed
doors of the House of Bishops.
DR.. Richards, of Rhode Island, fol-
lowed DIR. Brooks, and said ct was
comparatively unimportant whether we
should have shortened service, but very
important whether we should have a
shortened freedom. He venturned to
prophesy that the House would be en-
terlng upon period of party strife such
as the church had not known for many
years. There was no better battle-cry
with which such strife could be carried
on than the battle-cry of Free PRAYER"
He knew of no subject which could more
stir the feelings Of the humblest member
of this church than the idea that he
should be cramped in prayer, and dared
not address our Father in heaven-we
who are suffered every day to address
our brethren on earth in any language
that seems tittest-unless we addressed
him In language contained within the
leaves of the Prayer-Book"
All this was of no avail. The "free-
dom desired was denied, and the pro-
hibition by which prayer springing
from the heart of the minister, or from
the feeling prompted by emerging cir
cumstances, is forbidden thing in Epis-
copal services, was continued and reaf-
frmed. -PreS6yterian
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Recent Publications.

VIZ have received from Carlton Mccarthy,
Lord Beacons6eds new novel, "ENDYMIoN, -
which has been published simultaneously in
London and New York. AS the daily press
have already deliberately reviewed this book
and given copious extracts, its style and con-
tents are somewhat familiar to the reading pub
lie. 1t is not to be valued simply as brilliant
and sensational contribution to the romances OF
the time. from an author whose genius and
craftsmanship have made his fame world wide
but chiefly as giving the personal and political
minIscences of one who has lived through great
and bright career. The hero of the story-a
young man commencing life without position or
fortune, and by ability and energy rising to be
Prime Minister of England is fairly supposed
to personate Earl Beaconsfeld himself. Under
various fictitious names there are pen pictures
more or less clearly drawn, of such noted historic
characters as Palmerston, Melbourne, Prince
Bismarck, Napoleon III, Rothschild, Cardinal
Manning, etc. Whatever intrinsic interest this
volume may possess for Americans, novel
written by Disraeli should furnish Liberal
education" as compared with the ordinary works
of fiction flooding the country.
PovERINA An Italian Story. Appleton's New
Handy Volume Series. Price so cents.
This is pleasant little story, with good
moral
FROM DEATH INTO LIFE; or, Twenty Years of
my Ministry. By Rev. W. Haslam Clate in
eumbent of Curzon chapel, Mayfalr(, author
of the 'Threefold Gift of God" etc New
York; D. Appleton & Co. 1890
In the Introduction the author remarks that
he had been gwen over by his physicians to die,
but 1t pleased the Lord, in answer to prayer, to
raise him up again. His restored health and
strength he thankfully devoted to religious
and earnest life I'm this volume Thereafter
will meet with the respective results of the Re
igous, as distinguished from the Spiritual, life.
The former produced only outward and eccle-
Eiastical effects while the latter brought forth
fruit In the salvation of souls to the praise and
glory of God"
Mr.. Haslam was originally High Church
man and Sacramentarian. In this volume he
appears as one of the most jealous evangelists
and revivahsts of the day.
UNCLE REMUs: His Songs and His Sayings.
By Joel Chandler Harris. D. Appleton & Co.
This little volume has already attracted some
attention in the press of the country. 1t is a
humorous delineation of the negro character,
but has an additional value as a collection of
the folklore of the Southern plantations. The
volume is illustrated by Frederick S. Church
and James H. Moser
All the above are for sale by Carlton McCar-
thy, Broad street, Richmond, Va.
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WE have Just received new Cookery book
entitled CHOICE RECIPES OF GEORGIA House.
KEEPERS" compiled, as is stated on the title
page, by the Ladies of the Second Presbyterian
church, Augusta, Ga" 1t is neat volume of
only $50 pages, yet comprising nearly seven
hundred recipes, including Cookery for In
valids' and Miscellaneous" directions, valuable
IN the household economy. The preface tells us
the book is designed exclusively for Southern
homes; and lady friend who has looked over
the contents, testifes that the volume is most
satisfactory in all respects. Simply and careful
ly worded; never bewildering the cook by di-
recting her Ito throw in a handful of some
thing entirely unattainable, because using
materials familiar to Southern culinary art All
the recipes have been tested by experienced
housekeePers, and pronounced good We our
selves have been frequently favored with seat
at the hospitable board of one of this same Ed
itorial Committee" and as the proof of the
pudding is in the eating" it is but fair and
truthful to affirm that as far as our taste is a
criterion, these Georgia recipes are not only
I" choice" but infallible 1t is refreshing and
comforting even now, on this wintry day, to re-
call, in imagination the aroma of that coffee the
SAVIOR of those juicy steaks and delicate sweet:
breads-but we forbearl
As is said in the preface, we "feel sure that
the price of the book ($125) will not be money
expended in charity, but will receive valuable
equivalent"
Send your order for a copy to Mrs C. s. Ar
nall Augusta, Ga.
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Curing Demoniacal Possession
in India

Inc DOoT90h, or SHRINE, at which the
tar Is held, is outside the village. The
demoniacs are collected in the court
yard attached to it and in front of this
courtyard is raised platform, on which
stands the officiating priest He receives
a present, in the first instance, from the
friends of the demoniacs admitted into
the court-yard-women for the most
part. None are admitted without some
fee, although the amount varies with the
ability of the friends-from pice to a.
gold mohur, that is, from a farthing to
32s. This constitutes the large portion
of the revenue of the Doorqah, and is
quite distinct from the professional fees
paid to the ojoh or exorcist. A miracu-
lous influence is supposed to pervade the
courtyard at the period of the na6La, and
hence the anxiety of the friends to have
their afflicted relatives admitted to the
holy precincts. Each particular ojah
must be feed before he will undertake
his incarnation, and his fees are deter
mined, as to their amount. by the ability
Of the friends of the sufferer. It is a
pltlable sight to see that mass of afflicted
humanity collected in the courtyard !;
old men and old women, young men and
young women, youths and maidens. even
little children, too, are there. But the
women are vastly more numerous than
the men, usually three times as MANY.
Some of them are fixed and immovable
In gaze, taking no interest in anything
around them, their eyes set in a glazed
stare, without intelligence or change.
They will gaze at a portion of the build
ing, or at some distant object. as if en-
tranced. Others are violent and noisv
screaming, bowling, hooting, or Kissing,
or lmprecating terribly by all their gods :;
some, in the madness of maniacal aber-
ration, tearing their hair, beating their
breasts, crying, kneeling on the ground.
bowling their heads with monotonous
iteration, sometimes with extraordinary
swittness. Some are tied with ropes,
they will not allow any clothing to re-
main on them if not restrained, while
others are dangerous in their phrenzy.
Idiots, maniacs, and hysterical patients
are all mixed together in this terrible
courtyard, and it is fearful scene. A
ceaseless beating of gongs is kept up
bells are frantically rung. The ojahs. or
exorcists, seem to delight in making it as
terrible as possible. The whole place
resounds with the shrieks of the supposed
demoniacs, and the prayers or obiurpa-
tions Of their friends and attendants. In
such a scene tits no wonder if the simple
spectators become possessed. The nerves
are abnormally acted upon. Women
lose their modesty Men become furies.
" During the m5la that has recently
taken place at Ghouspore," writes an in
telligent correspondent of the Pioneer
a very pretty and interesting-lookine
young woman was keeling by the side
of her husband. He was duly in
structed by an ojah, or exorcist' He
grasped her firmly with one hand by the
hair; in the other hand he held a stout
stick. Under the instructions he re.
ceived he forced her head down, in re-
peated bowings, almost to the earth
After every third OF fourth obeisance he
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-12-15

LrTrEI1's L1v1Ee AGE for December 4th. Con
tents
=, Records Of Early English Adventure; The
Story of Yves; The Unity of Nature Visited
on the &c Children; Lord Macaulay and Dr. John
sons WIFE The New Popular Vote in switzer-
Ash; The Art Of Wood Weaving.
HE SOUTHERN PLANTER AND FARMER for
December. Devoted to Agriculture, Live Stock,
and Rural Affairs. Subscription, 81 per annum.
ANNUAL REPORT Of the Secretary of the In
terror on the Operations of the Department for
the year ended June 30, 1880. Washington
Government printing office 1880
TIE SAE1TAR1AE for December New York
a. N. Bell, A. NJ, M D., Editor.
CATALOGUE Of the officers and students Of
81 ''''' iooO
MINUTES Of The Synod Of Nashville, at its ses-
slI }i IN tne FIRST Presbyterian church in Nash
Vile, Tennessee, October 14th-18th
y MINUTES Of the Synod Of Missouri at Fulton
October, 1880.
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asked question at the suggestion of the
o1ah. Ii the answer was satisfactory he
said good, good IF otherwise, he beat
her numerically with the stick. 1t was
supposed to be an obstinate devil, and
could be removed only by beating. But
some OF the poor wretches operated upon
were simply idiots. THE Nineteenth
Century. -5
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Better.

BETTER to weave in the web of life
A bright and golden filling,
And to do Gods will with ready heart,
And hands that are swift and willing;
Than to snap the minute delicate threads
OF our curious life asunder,
And then blame heaven for the tangled ends,
And sit and grleve and wonder.
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Mr. Moody's sermons, in Arabic, are
read every Sunday evening to converts
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Shot himself, when the whole affair
would resolve itself into its original ele
ment, and Shot would be shot. and Mott
would be not. We think, however, that
the shot Shot shot shot not Shott. but
Mott; anyway, it is hard to tell who was
shot. .t,v.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

IN the matter of The estate of JACOB p.
l. CLARK, deceased.
W.T..
1t appearing to the court by the petition
filed by Robert NJ. Marsh. administrator
OF the estate of Jacob P. Clark, deceased,
PRAYING for an order to sell real estate,
that it is necessary to sell the whole of
the real estate, to paw the debts outstand-
ing against the deceased. and the debts,
expenses and charges of administration
1t is therefore ordered by the court that
all persons Interested in the said estate ap-
pear before the said Probate Court, on
Saturday. February 2sth, 1850,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. at the courtroom of said
court. to show cause why an order should
not be granted to the Administrator to sell
so much of the real estate of the deceased
as shall be necessary and that copy of
this order be published at least four sue
cessive weeks in the WASHINGTON STANDARD,
a newspaper printed and published in
said Thurston county, Washington Terri
tory.
mN Witness my hand and the seal
D of said court this 9th day of jan
uary, A. ID. 1850.
FRANCIS HENRY,
Judge OF the Probate Court.
January 80, 1880. Is
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT of the Sec.
L nnd Judicial District of the TERRITORY
OF washington, holding terms at OLYMPIA.
for the counties Of Thurston. Lewis. Ma.
son and Chehalis.
Joseph Mauernan Plaintiff, Us. Charles
Proaps. her husband, heirs AZ iaw of
SupDlina Judd, deceased and Laura East.
man and william Eastman, her husband
defendants.
Action brought in the District Court of
the Second Judicial District of the Terri
tory of Washington, holding terms at
olympia, for the counties of Thurston, Ma
SON. Lewis and Chehalis, and complaint
filed in the County of Thurston, in the of.
flee of the Clerk of said District Court.
To Charles Judd and Mary J. Proaps.
sheppard Proars, heirs at law of Sup
plana Judd. deceased, and Laura r. East
man and William Eastman. Defendants.
America. you and each of you, are hereby
required to appear in an action brought
against You by the above named Plaintiff
in the District Court of the Second Judi
Gil District OF the Territory of Washington,
holding terms at Olympia. in Thurston
county, Tor the counties OF Lewis, Mason,
Chehalis and Thurston and to answer the
complaint filed therein "a copy of which
accompanies this summons) within twen-
" days exclusive of the dav of service)
altef the service on you of this summons
III served within this county; or. if served
out OF this county, but within the Second
Judicial Disctrict, within thirty DAYS; or if
served out of said District, then within
forty days; or if served by publication.
then within sixty days from the date here
of--or Judgment by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer of
said com ldint.
The said action is brought to recover the
sum of four hundred dollars. with com.
pound interest at the rate of one and one
quarter per cent. per month, from the 18th
day OF October, 1876. said to be due upon
certain prommissory note, given by the
above named Supplina Judd, deceased, to
the above named plaintiff, Joseph Mauer-
man, and made payable in United States
gold coin and for a decree of the said
Court foreclosing certain mortgage given
10 secure the payment of said note, and
for the sale OF the premises described in
said mortgage and tor costs of suit, and
you are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear and answer said complaint as
above required, the plaintiff will apply to
the Court for the relief therein demanded.
Witness John p. Hoyt Esquire,
L. s. Judge Of the said District Court,
and the seal of the said Court, this
4th day of October, A. ID. 1879.
r. q. O'BRIEN, Clerk.
Francis HENRY, Atty. for Plaintiff.
olympia, October 10, 1879.
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3,19i representative Republicans in
about 20 inter OF cities and towns of
Michigan as to 'he,r preference for
nominee for President. The canvass
stands: Blaine, 1,62O, Grant, S27;
Sherman, GIL; Washburne, Sc; Ed
mund. Conkl .nS AMI Garielde have
few scattered friends. The State
officials appear almost solid for
Blaine. Expressions are generally
uufavolable to q third term.
TT. Louis wants the Dcmoci attic Convene
ZION.
ST.. Louis, Feb l1.-Steps were
taken to-day to secure the National
Democratic Convention.
Cutting Rates 10 san Fra nciscO.
Nrw York, Feb. 1.-The Pacific
Mail Co. have announced a war of
rates to San Francisco for passengers
and freights. After tomorrow rates
for passage will be SIS for first-class
and $35 for steerage. In opposition
the railroad companies to-day offer
the following rates: First-class,
500; second-class, SIS; third-class,
S45.
Royal Donation.
LONDON, Feb. lit is reported
in the lobby of the House of Com
mons that Baroness Burdctt Couts
intends to give $500. 900 for the per-
manent relief of Ireland.
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DR. SIP Z N N ET.
NO. II KEARNEY STREET,
Treats all Chronic and Special Oiseases.
Young Mon

xou1aE Mon
WHO may be suffering from the effects
w of youthful follies or indiscretion,
will do well to avail themselves of this,
the greatest boon ever laid mt the altar OF
suffering humanity. DIR. SPINNEY will
guarantee to forfeit $500 for every case of
Seminal weakness or private disease of
any Kind or character which he undertakes
and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many at the age Of thirty to
sixty Sho are troubled with to frequent
evacuation of the bladder, often accom-
panied by slight smarting or burning
sensation, and a weakening of the system
in manner the patient cannot account
for. On examining the urinary deposits "A
ropy sediment will often be found and
sometimes small particles of a lbumen will
appear, or the color will be of a thin milk
ish hue, again changing to a dark and
torpid appearance. There are many men
who die of this difficulty ignorant of the
cause, which is the second stage OF semin-
al weakness. DR.. S. will guarantee per
feet cure in all such cases, and a healthy
restoration of the genito-urinary organs.
OFFICE HoURs-10 to 4 and 6 to 8. Sum
days from 10 to II A. NJ. Consultation free.
Thorough examination and advice, SIS.
Call or address.
DIR. SPlNNEY & co.
No. - Kearny ST., San Franisco.
San Francisco, CAL, Apl. l3, 1878. 1:v
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Summons.

TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
County of Mason. So
In Justices Court, Oscar f. Williams, JUS
tice.
THO FRANK BUMGARD: You are here
i by notified that Felix Proux has filed a
claim against you in said court, which will
come on he heard at nv office in Arcadia,
i'll Mason county, on the
2sth Day Of February, A. d. 1850,
at the hour of two o'clock P. NJ, aud unless
you appear and then and there answer,
the same will be taken as confessed and
the demand OF the plaintiff granted.
The object and demand of said claim is
to recover from the defendant, Frank
Bumbard the sum of twenty-three dollars,
arrearages of board. and costs of suit.
Complaint filed January 20. 1880.
OSCAR +. WILLIAMS,
Justice of the Peace.
January 80, 1880. Il
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New Advertisements.
IN the matter of the estate of OLOF
l. GUSTAV OLSON, deceased.

IN the matter of the estate of OLOF
l. GUSTAV OLSON. deceased.
In Probate Court, Thurston Co., w. T.
J. A. Sandell. executor of the estate of
Olof Gustav Olson, deceased, having filed
his final account and petitioned the court
TO fix day for the settlement of the same
and the distr. button of said estate accord.
ing to law, the same will come on to be
heard on
Saturday, the 9th Day OF March, 1880,
at o'clock P. NJ. at which time any person
interested in the estate may file his excep-
ti0ns in writing and contest the same.
1t is further ordered that copy Of this
order be published at least four weeks
successfully in the WASHINGTON STANDARD, a
weekly newspaper published in Olympia,
ThurStOn county, W. Il.
TT Witness my hand and the seal of
- 49, - said court, this 3D. day of February,
$780, FRANCIS HENRY,
Judge of the Probate Court.
February g. 1880
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

A STRIKING instance which shows
that law is not always justice is af-
forded by the land-case of Miss
Rankin, who lives near Colfax. It
appears she settled on piece of
land, made declaratory statement,
and after that became Mrs. Raney,
and as such proved up her pre-em-
ton claim and paid her money.
The General Land Office says that
though her money was regularly re-
ceiyed at the Colfax Land Office,
that, because she is married wom-
an she cannot have her land, and
verse than that, her money cannot
be refunded to her until Congress
passes bill for her relief.
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The name of r. G.. Stuart was
sent to the Senate on the % inst,
for confirmation as Receiver of the
Land Office at Olympia.
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The annual meeting of the w. W.
Bible Society will be held in the
Methodist Church, of this city, to-
morrow. Saturday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

The eighth annual meeting of the
Woman Suffrage Association of Ore
gon began in Portland last Tuesday,
and was to have closed to-day. The
session, so far as has been reported,
was harmonious and encouraging to
the cause.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13
OF WASHINGTON,
County nt "hmston. ~.
IN rrnl,i, t,,,,,+

In PROBATE Court.
/ y the matter OF the estate OF Cornelius
i IackShaw, deceased.
Lacy Hackshaw Administrators of said
estate, having this day flied IL final account
ot her administration and applied for the
settlement Of the same aud petitioncd the
court tor distribution o.: said estate ac-
cnriin- u law, said account and petition
VIII come on 10 he heard at the courtroom
OF said court. in Olympia, on
Saturday, February 2s.ii, 1880,
At 10 O'Clock \, NJ, at which time any per
SON intertstc in said estate NAV file his
exceptions, in writing, and contest the
same.
II is further ordered tina: copy of this
order be published in the WASHINGTON
STANDARp. weekly newspaper published
in said town OF Olympia, at least four sue
ccSsiye weeks from the date hereof
t,~-r-+ Witness my hand and the seal of
t~~t-.f said court, this eth day of January
A. ID, lSSO. FRANCIS HENRY,
Judge of the Probate Court.
January 80, 1881. to
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

Rev. J. r. Thompson will conduct
religious services in the Presbyterian
Church next Sunday morning.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

THE Odd Fellows ball was pro-
nounced by those who attended, an
exceedingly enjoyable affair. The
supper by Mr.. Elliott, was not the
least interesting feature.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

The time OF holding the Seattle
and Olympia Courts conflicts, to
the no small annoyance of members
of the bar.
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BORN,

At Union Precinct, Thurston county,
Feb, 1st., to the wife of j. w. Mills son.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

TIE city Of Portland has q popu-
la,ion Of 20 Gil ,2,--453 of whom are
Chinese, So says Mccormick Dircc-
tory for 1880.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-02-13

\ WnITE beaver, captured in the
creek which lows near Mr.. David
Shelton's place, in Mason county,
by q young man named Dunbar, is
on exhibition at Young's Hotel.
Tho color seems to lie novelty
even to trappcis.