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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-21

England. The prayer book was
In dimension about ten by fifteen
inches, In very coarse print, con-
tanning the Psalms, Prayers and
Liturgies of the church. Instead
OF the prayer for the President of
the United States as contained in
the prayer book of the present day,
was q prayer for the King of Eng
land. The balance Of the church
services as contained therein was
not dissImilar to those of the
forms OF the present day. the
old Law book was printed in cid
fashioned letters, containing some
laws that would be- regarded as
blue laws by our people, and alto
gether Is q curiosity. These old
books bear marks about them that
would show that they w,re print
ed prior to the year 1902, and were
brought here by the elder Morgan
Morgan OF bless ed memory.
Signs about the law books showed
that they were the property Of his
father, who was it appears, an Ea-
glish Squire. and were brought
nere by Mr.. Morgan about the
year l7i7, he having settled here
about that time. He emigrated
from Wales In about that time and
lies intombed in the Episcopal
churchyard at Mill Creek. We
found these old relics of the past
in the hands OF VIM. Swimley,
Esq, who with the present JOS
eph and Morgan Morgan, Sr., are
about the sixth generation from
the elder Morgan and the seventh
from the English Squire.
The annual meeting of Friends
at Hopewell Meeting House came
OF on Sunday last, which as usu-
al was largely attended.
Their services at this season and
at the annual meetings, are gensr-
ally well attended by all persons
Of their sect from great distances,
some times performing journeys
to attend their devotions al thsee
meetings, thereby signlfying their
close devotion to their cause In
their Masters work. While their
manner of worship differs from
ours, and are a sect peculiar to
themselves, we have no right to
Kainsay IL. az they seem to be a
sincere, honest and industrious
people, law abiding, and opposed
to war.
We are looking forward here,
with some inter est to the election
in friedrich county, Va, on the
Railroad question. The building
of that road now ii appears, hangs
upon the action of Friedrich peo-
pie in that election. We hope
and have good reason to believe
that the vote there ON election
day, will be favorable to taxing
their people for the purpose of aid
ing in the building of 1t. We
have heard with pleasure that the
people are aroused upon the sub.
ject, the question is we'll and for
chilly presented to the people, and
1t would seem TO US that were they
to refuse to give so small an a
mount of money to aid In build
ing 80 useful a railroad TO them
selves, they would certainly be
blind to their true interest.
The members OF the Prssbytsr-
ian church design to hold fssti-
val on Bunker Hill in front of
Geo. w. North's residence on the
day Of June, next.
The late fine rains have very
much improved the grass and
wheat, the prospect Is good here
for wheat, grass and young clover.
Some farmers are very late with
corn planting.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-21
The Feeling In New York
City.

(From the New York Tmes.)
In this city the most common SEN
tlment was impatience and dis
gust that the state should have
been made the laughing-stock of
the country by the childish dis
play Of temper on the part Of it's
senators. Some effect was antici-
pated on the sensitive feelings OF
Wall street, but, as a prominent
bank officer remarked, Senator
Conkllng's views and actions new
err had much weight In financial
circles.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-21
NEWS JOTTINGS.


Senator David Davis supports Mr..
Conkling, and speaks of him as the
Daniel Webster of the Senate.
The average age of Senators in
Congress is So years-the eldest be-
ing 66, and the youngest 43.
A solid mountain Of fine red, brown
and white sandstone has been dis
covered near Reagan, Texas.
The Boston Globe says: The hole
where Malone disappeared ought to
be enlarged to let Conkling through.
The friends of the administration
fired 100 guns at Hudson, New
York, over the downfall Of Senat ors
Conkling and Platt.
Senator Davis, Of West Virginia,
limited Tuesday that the Democr rats
might insist upon going into an cleo
ton for Senate officers, since they
now have majority.
Mr.. Stanley Mathews took the
oath of office as Associate Justice of
| the United States Supreme Court
Tuesday, and was assigned to the
Sixth Circuit, relieving Judge
Bradley.
A London special despatch says a
report prevails that a syndicate with
$4,000, 900 has been formed to CO.
operate with F. B. Gowen to secure
control Of the Philadelphia and
Reading railroad.
A prize-iight between John l.. Sui
liyan, of Boston, and John Flood, of
New York, near Y onkers, N. Y, on
Monday night, resulted in victory
of the former after eight rounds,
lasting but sixteen minutes.
A resolution was offered in the
Pennsylvania Senate Tuesday in
dorsing the course of Senators Conk-
ling and Plat, and calling upon
Senators Cameron and Mitchell to
resign. 1t was referred to a COM
mittee of Democrats.
"Gath" says in late New York
letter; Il saw General Hancock yes
terday, with his staff officer, Mitch
ell, riding down Sixth avenue, and
looking superb. He is not without
advocates for denomination"
The curiosities of crime find illus
tration almost daily in New York.
On Monday last husband and wife
were arrested fer drunkenness and
locked up in adjoining cells. A short
time after the wife quietly hung her.
self in her cell.
The love letters of physician to
another mans wife are printed in
Western paper, from which it ap-
pears that he spells God with a little
"g," JOY with big 81" and speaks
of the "raise Of the stars" We adj
wise his patients hereafter to throw
his physic to the days.
We find the following in a cotem-
porary, attributed to George Will
liam Curtis:
Pat away our little pencil,
Kindly hide the old paste-pot;
Stanley Matthews confirmation
Knocks US out Of time-somewha
We don't believe George wrote
line Of it.
The Washington correspond ent of
the New York Herald mentions
report, which prevailed at the capt.
tai last Monday, that General Grant
had written letter to President
Garfield earnestly protesting against
Mr.. Robertson's nomination, which
letter was delivered to the President,
report says, by Senator Jones, of Nc
vada, and is to be made public pres
emily from copy in the hands of
those through whose instrumental
ity it was delivered to the President.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-05-21

III Adam had had q game of
Fifteen" placed In his hands at
an early period OF his existence,
the whole course OF history might
have BEEN materially altered for
the better and II Billiousness In
digestion, Sick Headache or Dys-
pepsla were unknown, Spring
Blossom would not be needed.
Prices: 81. 80 cents, and trial bot
ties 10 cents. For sale by E c.
Williams, Jr., & Bro, druggists,
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14
Abingdon Presbyterv
result.

Met at HilIsville, Carroll county, Va, on Wed
nesday, August 81, at p P. M.
Present-13 ministers and 13 elders.
Rev. W. E. Hill was chosen Moderator, and
T. ]. Henson, clerk
P. G. Clark, of Glade Spring, was received
under care of Presbytery as a candidate for the
ministry.
A new church, Bethel, was enrolled with
elders deacons, and 60 members.
The pastoral relation between Rev. ]. D.
Thomas and Wytheville church, was dissolved.
The new Directory was referred to special
committee to report next spring. Committee
Dr. T. Brown, s. D. Stuart w. v. Wilson E.
H. Barnett, and T. A. Preston.
Presbytery adjourned to meet May 8, 1882
at Newbern, Pulaski county, Va.
E. II. BARNETT, Stated Clerk.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14
The Presbytery of Lexington.
WARN SPRINGS. VA.

WARM OPRINGS, VA, September Z.
The Presbytery of Lexington met at the Warm
Springs church to day. Rev. G. L. Hopue
preached the opening sermon Rev. J. H. H
Wlnfree was elected moderator, and Rev. ]. r.
Bowman, D. D.. and Elder ]. s. GUY. clerks.
Notwithstanding the extremely warm weather
there were present twenty four ministers and
nineteen elders. Rev. DR.. Curry of Richmond
being present, was invited to sit as visiting broth
er.
Licentiate w. r. Laird was dismissed to the
care Of the Presbytery of Memphis.
Lcentiate E. w. McCorkle was dismissed to
the care of the Presbytery of Montgomery.
One hour and half was taken up in the
simple reading of the records of the last stated
meeting, with those Of adjourned meetings held
since.
Rev. T.. T. Hoge was dismissed TO the the Pres.
bytery Of Eastern Texas
The death of Rev. William G.. Campbell was
announced, and committee ordered to prepare
memorial Of him.
Rev. DR.. Preston, Of Richmond, being present
was invited to sit as a corresponding member.
A number Of new members were enrolled.
Rev. j. r.. Nourse, Of the Presbyterv of Wash.
ington city was invited to sit with us as a visit
ing brother.
Revs. J. H. H. Winfree and George L. Brown.
with Elders George s. Walker, of Staunton, and
Judge James W. Warwick, Of Bath county, were
nominated as commissioners 10 the next General
Assembly.
/. Calls from Mcdowell and Williamsville
churches were presented for the pastoral ser.
vices OF Licentiate j. Mel. Seabrook. which
were accepted by him and committee appointed
to arrange for his ordination and installation.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14

The PREsBYTERIANs (North), the Epis-
copalians, the Baptists. and the Congre-
gationalists are all manifesting much in
terest in New Mexico as mission field.
The territory is now accessible by rail
roads, and on account of its rich deposits
of minerals is attracting men from all
parts of the country. Santa Fe, the cap
ital of the territory, is the oldest town in
the United States, and has population
(mostly Mexicans) of 1000. The Pres
byterians have mission schools there and
an organized church of about twenty
members.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14

THERE has been a great deal of exag-
geration about the discomforts of life in
Richmond during the long continued
drought. 1t is true that it has been very
hot, very dusty, and very dry. 1t may
be that the scarcity of water was mex
cusable, but withal Richmond has been
healthy, and there has been as little suf-
fering here, as in any city north or south,
and we question whether any town or
country village in the State has afforded
during the summer more exemption from
the discomforts of very hot and dry
season. We have spent the whole sum-
mer in Richmond, and with no more suf-
fering from heat with the exception per-
haps of one day. or other causes than we
have experienced when residing in two
of the choicest places in the Valley of
Virginia.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14

WEAK CHURCHEs.-Th is no neces-
sity for any church to be weak. There
may not be many members, but few
earnest men and women can exert a
mighty influence for good. The strength
of the church does not depend mainly
upon the number of members. A church
with score of members may be stronger
than another which counts its communi-
cants by the hundred. Wealth is not
necessary to the strength of the church.
A small band of poor people may be rich
in faith and SO strong that all the powers
of evil cannot resist them. We suppose
that the church to which Paul wrote at
Ephesus, "My brethren, be strong in the
Lord, and in the power of His might, -
had not long roll of wealthy communi-
cants. Numbers may add greatly to the
strength of the church, and there is al
ways power in wealth. But there is
more power in faith and piety than in
wealth. They who "put on the whole
armor of God" will be cable to stand
against the wiles Of the devil, and will
win the victory against all adversaries.
Let not the followers Of Jesus Christ ever
say, we are weak. "Be strong in the
Lord"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14

The VIEW of our city churches pre-
sented In another column by CORES.
pondent, is not an encouraging one. The
increase in membership, however, is not
always an exact measurement Of the pros
perity of a church. There are influences
sometimes which retard the growth Of
the purest and most spiritual churches.
Sometimes, too, particular congregation
may lose members by its very generosity
in encouraging them to go where they
may be more needed. But after all the
exhibit made by our correspondent is
such as to call for the most serious con-
sideration of our pastors and people. We
cannot be content to remain almost sta
tionary. There is room for growth in all
these cities as well as in the country.
Have we not been remiss? Are all the
people in these cities evangelical? or is
1T true that we cannot reach them? No.
If we have not been as successful as we
could wish, we must put forth renewed
efforts, and never be satisfied until we
compel them to come in" That is our
mission.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14

praying and singing praises unto God,
and find the Christian worship of the
primitive Church, as described by Justin
Martyr, as consisting in extemporary
prayers, and reading the Scriptures, and
congregational singing,
The liturgy was creation of later
age; it assumed large proportions as the
Church plunged into the cloud of inven-
lions that developed under the Romish
hierarchy. 1t was from these customs
which had gathered around the service
of the Church, and become, as it were, an
almost necessary investiture of the pub
lie devotions, that the Church emerged
at the Reformation. The Reformers ap-
piled the knife at many points; it was
almost impossible that Luther and Calvin
and Knox should put behind them at
once all the forms and methods which
they had received from their childhood
as the tradition of ages from the Church.
1t would hardly occur to one under such
circumstances to dispense altogether with
liturgy, interviewer with all the habits
of medieval life. The same influence
manifested itself in the incomplete views
which even Calvin and Luther formed
with regard to the character of the Sab
bath, and in the .superstitious sentiments
which continued to dominate Luther's
mind with regard to the sacraments. 1t
required time and more extended Chris
tian experience to place on their proper
basis the Christian Sabbath and the Eu-
charist, as well as the regulations of Chris
tan worship.
There is an element of truth in almost
every phase of opinion, and while pre-
serving the simplicity of the Presbyterian
worship, we do not regard it as incon-
sistent under certain circumstances to use
written forms, or to give marked prom
lnence to several Of the great facts of our
common Christianity. The use of the
Apostles Greed in all the churches would
be useful and beautiful custom; the
general observance Of Good Friday and
Easter would tend to emphasize the great
facts of the Atonement. This may be
true; but it is our clear conviction that
body of Christian worshippers approach
ing in their Christian attainments most
nearly to the Apostolic standard, or to
the religious character exemplifed by
such men as John Newton, Thomas Chal-
mers, Edward Payson, George Muller,
Summerfeld, Sturgeon, would find the
prayer meeting of one of our Presbyte-
rian churches more congenial atmos-
phere than Westminster Abbey.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14

The removal of the President to Long
Branch was safely and comfortably ef-
fected week ago. For a few days he
seemed SO much better that he was pro-
nounced convalescent. But in the last
few days there have been very unfavor-
able symptoms, and again the greatest
apprehensions are felt in regard to the
result.
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Mr.. PEAoHY R. GRATTAN, of this city
died last Thursday at Ashland, Va,
after an illness Of aboutone month. Mr.
Grattan was well known throughout the
State as an able lawyer, and especially
as the reporter of the Court of Appeals,
a position which he filled with eminent
ability for forty years. He was an elder
of the Grace Street Presbyterian church,
and was quite as well known for his con-
sistent Christian character and his active
work in the church as for his legal attain
ments. He was native of Rockingham
county, Va. He died in his 91st year.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14

DR.. ANDREW BoNAR of the Free
Church Of Scotland, sailed from New
York for home on last Saturday. On the
Sabbath before he preached in the Fourth
Presbyterian church, New York, and in
the Thompkins Avenue Congregational
church, Brooklyn, to OVERLOOKING congre-
cations. Few Of Scotland's preachers
are more admired in this country than
DR.. Bonar. He was everywhere well
coined. He did not come south like
Gavazzi.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-14
The Seventh Episcopal church Con

The Seventh Episcopal Church Con-
gress to be held at Providence beginning Oc-
tober 25th, will take up such subjects as "Civil
Service Reform, F" Methods of Charity Organ
izatlon," Lturgcal Growth" etc., but the
programme includes no burning questions" and
does not compare with the list to be discussed by
the English Congress at Newcastle Some forty
appointments, while others are to be heard from.
Phillips Brooks will speak on "Liturgical
Growth" The Inaugural Address will be given
by Bishop Clark.
, 1881-07-01

sptetaf Correspondence " Tas Chicago Tribune.
suur1i EtA1S, H., juno .9.-Last spring ,hcro
wins soD,e discussion in THE TKtBuwE regarding
tho Ownership Of the South Elgin Sugar Works,
II bciuY claimed thnt. they wpre Government
institution which wis pr,jectcd by Le Due,
am Informed BY. refablte authority that tho
SorRhuut-HnXnr Works arc not 4 Government
NtIair, but that they arc owned and operated w
q private company, wnirh IS, composed Of tho
following mcnhssrs: Arthur nucas tc nsotn,,
lci,. Lo DUO, tho ruttrluR Cutnnlls.
aioner OF Agriculture; and Mai. Malcolm
Mcdowell and two brothers, Ut Chicagu.
Last yeMr tho company WORT nht very sue-
cessful In tho operation OF tholr works ut
South ElEn oTlnx to tho inst thas tney ald Got
until trust came md injured tho cann: this year
they inton,l to have evuryihtnY ready for opera.
ton as soon US tho cRiic IL ready TO "W0rk up"
anu arc pretty coutldont that success will cr1,wn
their efforts u tho frost will kindly huld CIT long
silt Il sGeir experiment.. Is looked forward Ia
with considerable tntcrcat.
, 1881-07-01


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by anccc*sfu, yacsI1,4t1nn m u NIL tn%'nYrntta. %
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70 prevent tho inEnl!lctlon nt ctilti4lpue Or IN
fccti.,.s d':cas:s lntn t.. TIM t|ni,c,l stascs.
hpnHVea tlahe ls'"l mo pfntriFft 0I
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Hr}rtnH tnn lnArectinh ~ INC p0ft ~ .ltpnrttire
of nfn.Erants ntn ts,ta tinsry, md the yaccil,.
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trnh s!ttall.iot ". tAi!lii3 III httf cas6 t'r iDF
vaccination. u prtcct stief, nrr''tecind persons
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!llsn luT thls ci!tll9y l'ttlnH 1!e pnfiha tt lNe
lncnbAunn Hf tho tllseasn lnd until such fi,ne
shnt. .nt ns Gpsa q. ahati i,nkc i ccr3im .nhs
tnoy are nov cArly'nx th8 germs df SINAI oH III
tl,Etr ,'iIr. tw; w neranns 7! =, ,..n:
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st{niI, t., GMnan!c1s H. bringing !mMixr.ts ~ , snc
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, 1881-07-01

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tt,Hj r1tnnt in mnI1v az fhn inrus ojtIcs Of tho
Nnrti ma Wrst and that vi0lont and fnfnl oul-
tintnirs nf this dfapasn mrn nf fre0tIctt occlir-
ronce In smaii towns md ia small Communities
~ S Mn Sn, y" ;nar,ro ,n+o m, ca,kc of th,a ar
fusinn Of HnnIl.pox tnroughout The country, Wo
s1nii iad that In,In(gratton is aE ieast iii In.
sat annsao hna"n. :. n1nmir III ~ "nrtniniv
Sm.;.,s,v nrIvonMt IL fGHraiwn scHnnrt fnwns
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nsM. ~ & tbn 1tS,t,. n T. nnnarrs
thst te ttt;n 81 ~ Immirrston o 10 ths nptatry
, 1881-07-01
Is Tho Hungarian Sleeper s'-.aIarvetous
Developments. in tic Case-atrange
Scenes In tito poOr.tkouke.

scenes III tNo NoOFs1k0u1Gs
ncadns. Pa, saya ;i It Il Is iG days H sinee 1oha @
Gyuuher, famous % "1,ne Hungarian ylecpef,".
rs admjsted TO- sne RooF,H9nss Of L3h,xh
tho must careful attention and bocn closely
watched: .n f was not until, lsst evening
op %oHs aso @
tho alcogeF was suoh that hls tienth was oxpeoted
daily. Contrary g .expeotatton. however, he
dsy ho Is hc,ithsr tt,aa whun 10 WIS ist piacod
Without bong led: ne eata everything
complexion has assumed uaturnl hnc. Ills
strength bag raturne!l. md be .s gaining IN
ont assistanee, and Eues 10 Ded and rises wltl-
Allentown druve tn tho Aitns House to SEQ tho
room they found Gyumbor sitting on il chair
%tn hs Oyssh aeh upSn the hsnd o1s fs oGo
aads Tut % uyuaeer 4t took no % i"tce 9 ot fInH hia
ansi iett hts hand lying gu his kl.cc. Tho Ke!,.
t'onaM then put while sar1at!on1 tIowor 70
= sallle. md ho SMILED agaIm when asked
whother his !,ane .as John; Tho Aowsr was
ii iaasaEo is"f tha,;s you" Thess" words bsd
barely lot his lips when ,ears ulled tho eyes ot
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when J0al haG n nsaauEa recnvprctl trom hts
ntaotlOn. wilhelm roturlie.t ano tried 70 nuke
spGaK an Mor saeo mH
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which in sclavonle ts:"l& & gans9,t s., spnak hua. q.
] amount OF persuasion Or questioning could III.
daeo hm 70 speak again. The AAaaartaa WIS I
seea u ss A9'nsr e1s ~ nhsse ,soH e,
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