Litchfield enquirer., 1881-03-03

But even she, 90 far distant from the little village will ever have pleasant memories of the assistance she gave in the religiCls revolu. tion of Bosworth through heenterprise of six teen old malds. sa ir =. F. .. |
 A CREED.
 Editor cf Enquirer.-l see you tolerate an occasional refersnce to creeds; send you one adopted by the New Preston Village Congre- gational church in 1876. We think this creed is comprehensive enough for any christian church, that the necessary. fundamental truths of christianity arc in 1t, and that 1t will admit (honestly interpreted) all who should be ad- mitted and exclude all who should be exclud- ed. It is as plain as the topics treated can be made for sll ages and al classes to understand What is the practical use of having denomi- national creed, and so exclude any who live near. or who by moving come near church in the country, and are willing to tolerate s little difference of procedure. but are driven away by the creed. 1.l@ ar oaa4
 There is in every church considerable difference of opinion in non essentials; and why not In the country where we cannot supp port all denominations have toleration enough to insist only on essentials. Why is not a short comprehensive creed the best for any church The words of Christ were plain and did not contain theologic or dogmatic state ments or phrases Let us in this particular strive to copy them in our creeda.
 H LAYMAN.
 ARrIoLRs OF FAITH.
 l. We believe there is only one Eternal God, Holy, Just, and Good, that he is reveal ed as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one in essence and in counsel, and to Him we owe the homage of our hearts, and the service of our lives.
 H. We believe the Bible is the revealed Word of God, and ia the authoritative rule of faith and practice. "4H[
 III We believe that all men have sinned, and that all who yield to the power of the Holy Spirit, and repent of their suns, and be- lieve in Christ as their only Savior, will re- ceivs pardon and acceptance with God.
 W. We believe that any number of Christ ian Believers, organized according to the Gospel, constitutes visible Church of Christ. the ordinances of which are Baptism and the Lords Supper. 4 --
 V. We believe in the Resurrection unto Everlasting Punishment of those who reject Christ, and unto Eternal Life of those who trust Him. Do you thus believe? .u
 GEORGE F. WEIGHT. George F. Wright, who has for some time been suffering from the effects of fall on an icy walk. died at the hospital Friday evening Mr.. Wright was resident of Hartford during the greater part of his life, and was a man of varied and striking ability, 8 delightful companion, and an artist who stood high in his department of portrait painting. to which he applied himself Ut an early age and in which he had an unu- sual facility. His painting was finished and effective, but was done very rapidly and with 8 sure touch that avoided ~much afterwork He was born in the town of Washington, Conn.. in 1928. While little more than a boy he opened studio in Wallingford, where he remained only short time, coming to Hartford and then in the succeeding year gO- ing to study in the life class of the national academy After his course there he returned again to Hartford and followed his profession closely, making many friends and achieving decided success. About 1858 he went abroad to study, and resided chiefly ID Germany and Italy fer soms two years. At this time and for some years after his return he was in very fortunate position. He had an establish ed reputation and had married an Italian lady of high rank and amiable character. He was surrounded by friends and his future seemed fully assured The close of his life failed of the promlse that then existed through one un- fortunate failing over which his old friends would gladly draw the veil of silence and ob- livion if it were possible. His latest work was very unequal. sometimes rising nearly or quite to the rank of that of former days, and always showing the original ability which had made him . reputation almost from the begin. nipg. -#5 r About twenty years ago he devoted much time to literary work and wrote many politi- csl articles, as did F. 5. Jewett, the well. known marine artist, who died several years ago, and who was about the years 1858. 60 Q close friend of Wrights. Both were strong democrats of the Douglas school, and the late J. M. Scho6eld, who was the publisher of The Post. relied upon them good deal for edito- rial service. The Post had been started as regular organization of the party when the Kansas fight reached it's issue and in the pres ldential contest of 1880 supported Donglas, and was the organ of the Union party when that party nominated William A. Backing ham for governor and united with the republi- caHs, making the union republican party, which has held to that name up to the present time, both in the state and nation. MT. Wright in his days of journalistic work wield- ed . trenchant pen and was thoroughly we'll in- formed and clear.headed On all subjects. Both as artist and writer he was strong man. Hartford Evessing Post .'
 A LITTLE SUCCESSFUL PRoPHEoY.-By far the most accurate estimate of future p0pula-, ton ever made in this country, or any other. was made by . man named Watson in 1915. As hls predictions were published that year there can be no doubt nf the genuineness of his .guesses." He predicted that the popula- ton in 1880 would be 56, ,45O. 900. His proph- ecies were made in 1915, and here is the striking manner in which successive censuses have shown their accuracys
 Watsons Census ef
 Predictions. that year 1890, 9,625, 900 9,623, 600 1880, z 12, ,833 600 12,864, 600 1840. IT 17.l66, 900 17,O69, 900 1850, 23, ,1S5,O 900 8.191, 600 1860, 31,763,OO0 S1,443, 900
 As Gen. Walker says. in speaking of this matter, it almost staggers credulity. That a man. mere human hAinQ P aava Genernl