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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-01-16
An Ecclesiastical Dead Sea.

The following sentences from that true
hearted presbyter of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church, the late Rev. DR.. Wash
burn, of New York, in his "Epochs of
Church History" will bear reading and
bordering over by those whom they most
concern. He says:
owe are no more a Pan-Anglican
Church than in a Pan-Anglican political
system. We have been drifting away
from our true position into this ecclesi-
astical dead sea. In my youth the best
brain and piety of the Protestant seots
were looking toward our ministry. 1t is
net so now. With rare exceptions we
get only their waits and strays, their in
ferior men, who want ordination to hide
their lack of all else, and who become
our advanced churchmen. Our claims of
an exclusive ministry, our limitations of
early Anglican costume will not ripen
in this soil. They may create their little
circle Of devotees, but the manly thought,
the active strength Of the nation will be
lost to Us. Our episcopate must be seen
to be no needless ornament not the queen
bee of the hjUe to keep up the succession,
but the most active in work and the least
active in self-seeking Our clergy must
be no caste, who can be inferior in all
else because valid in imposition of hands,
but must be abreast with the culture of
their times"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-01-16
For the Central Presbyterian.
Presbyterian Progress.
(CoNCLUDED.)

We are very pronounced for not an lg-
noraaat, but graded ministry, that is, to
repeat, ministry of not different ranks
but different grades of scholarship. The
gospel is the power of God unto saliva
ton, but he has conditioned Its success
upon human fundamentally, and we
have this treasure in earthen vessels,
that we might bring to bear upon men
all the influences generated by common
humanity. That morbid and bad man
Byron, when the flowers and fruits Of
love- were gone, grazed the truth in
levity
There is naught in this bad world like SYM
pathy."
There is a tremendous power in
sympathy, and the man who is full
of it moves on human life as stars
move on dark seas to bewildered
mariners; as the sun wheels, bring
ing all the seasons with him from the
south" But this sympathy, to be a
power, must attach itself to individuals,
and be the echo from my heart of an
other wall. OF all men minister needs
most, as adjuvant in his work, this SYM
pathy. To be capable of it, to feel it, to
express it, clothes him with power
akin to that of his Master. But he is
flesh and blood, and the conditions OF
sympathy in him, as others, are COM
munity of experience and taste, fellow
ship of trial, and social freedom and af-
finity. These conditions are exempli6ed
In the superior power of a native and
race ministry, as IN the case of the hea-
then and the negroes in our midst. And
yet we have adopted programme for
ordination which, in the practical work
of our ministers, almost necessitates for
malism of intercourse with the poor and
uncultivated, together with ignorance of
their condition and wants. By the very
process of training we blunt the minis
ter's sensibility of the trials Of this class,
and so educate away from the masses
that it is hardly possible for him to have
that fellow feeling which makes us
wondrous kind, and is begotten of SINH
larity of condition and taste and intimate
acquaintance This disparity raises an
almost insuperable barrier to any but
professional, perfunctory, and uncon-
sclously patronizing intercourse on the
part Of the preacher, and reciprocally
reticent, formal, embarrassed, suspicious,
ana possibly resenttul exchange on the
part Of the people What sympathy
could nobleman, living apart from the
multitude, and moving in sphere infn-
itely above the restitution and monoto-
nous drudgery of the peasantry and me-
chanics, have with people whose mis-.
cries have never fallen under his eyes or
reached his ears, and whose dialect is
to him an unknown tongue? "The cleri-
cal gradations Of the Church Of Rome,
from cardinals down to mendicants suit
her ministrations to all ranks of men. ="
The man Of sin displays knowledge Of
human nature and a common sense in
his methods which we might profit by.
When Wesley inaugurated the second
Reformation his main effort was to carry
the gospel to the toiling, ignorant, be-
sotted, riotous masses Of Cornwall and
Mooresfeld who were utterly inaccessi-
BILE to the refined, cultivated, and un-
sympathizing clergy of the Established
Church. To accomplish his purpose
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-01-16

Nothing does so establish the mind
amid the ratings and turbulence Of pre-
sent things as both look above them
and a look beyond them-above them to
the steady good hand by which they are
ruled beyond them to the sweet and
beautiful end to which by that hand they
will be brought.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-01-16
Hymn for the New Year.

The following hymn translated by DIR, F.
otch, from the German. was written by G. '
acer, born 1885, died 1699.-Erchange.
Through many changeful morrows
Of anxious pilgrim life,
Through many cares and sorrows,
Through many bitter strife;
Still onward am L pressing
The year is passed away,
Thanks Lord, to thee, and blessing,
In all thou vast my stay.
Thou who hast we'll provided,
My path leave to thee,
My Saviour, thou hast guided
My portion still shall be;
To thee l would surrender
My will, no longer mine.
Be thou my life's defender,
My heart be only thine.
In all things thou wilt bless me
Whilst to thy will bow;
Does perjury distress me7
My highest good art thou;
Is persecution vexing7
Still, Lord, thou shleldest me;
Is this worlds scorn perplexing?
yield and look to thee.
Do deserted anguish
Lord God, thou'rt ever near;
My spirit filled with anguish
Thou art my comforter;
Does fierce disease befall me2
Submissive l will be;
Dost thou from this world call me2
My life belongs to thee.
Is heaven my habitation2
There l in glory shine;
The final condemnation
Praise God that is not mine;
True, if my soul were driven
To darkness, thou vert Just,
But thou hast all forgiven,
Through Jesus Christ my trust.
Whateer this year may send me,
Oh, keep me firm and true,
Each day thy grace attend me,
And every morning new;
Old sins and follies leaving
New strength by thee supplied,
New blessings still receiving,
trust in thee, my guide
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
Amusements on the An =, -

NJ tn,,,,.t Il -" VI 4nlf -
=" Unusual demonstration Of Joy tool -.
- 'a'' county aPen the anniversary ., ~ a.,
great act Of American bravery IN. -, I. = Jus,
'ne Declaration Of Independence - nS o.
'No summer resorts, both (which se.p = ~
Gus by the facilities they afforded d, : 1e'''
's"' 70 remind us that the dav Of c.,
JOY was at hand, and should M, 'a'
served. At Chapel Point the fret s,.,' a"Do
rom Washington was received Th.., -'''O"
thompson newly fitted up aud ,.,,;,s .'e".ne'
ca brought down the excursion n,.,. r''"'
'ne steamer steamed in the crscE ,' ,Iu :
colors living, between the rance ost, r''' "''
looking her on either side, with b.naas O'e'-
playing lively air, the scene nrs,.... nus.
one Of picturesque beauty, and ebs.,,.,. ""'
In addition to the excursion pa,,r
numoer OF our county people tbrona.a !" ~
place, swelling the crowd 10 unn..e, w
uon. Dinner was served at the no, - ~,
ana Tor several hours the larg. d;n;.,
was h'ied to It's utmost capacity win -.
human beings feasiing uron -.
e@e,es Of the season. The flying bs,.s, a.
iOrded their share of enjoyment. and ma,
participated 10 the mary dance nm .1.,.
hour that afternoon, when the stem, -, ,-,'
return TO Washington. The rain fall of,h,,
u"y somewhat interfered with the arr,nr..
men's Of the Proprietors, bu, II sssc,.s -,
nt''e' II anv, the pleasure Of the ,is;,o,.
10 ! us celebration of the 4th of July a. Cb,nel
roint was considered the OPENING ~ ~
place as summer resort for m. So. -.
Nessrs. Howard Bros, the proprietor, m.,
justly feel encouraged by the endor.., az,
they received from the county.
a large excursion also attended c.1..
Point, on board of the steamer -.
both from Baltimore and wAsbinv,o, Tha
party arrived at the Point At b.lf >,
o'clock, and remained until 6v. in n. 49,,
noon, enjoying the variety of amn,...n,,
which the place amply affords. Mr. w,.h |
Crawther, the manager, with his ,.o.i NJ.
banity OF manner, received the ereur,or,..,
~, and was unremitting ia his efforts i 10
mote the enjoyment of all.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
The Second Game.-rhc second gan

The Second Game.-Thc second game
between the Charles and Calvert B. b. Clubs
for the championship OF Southern Maryland,
will be played at this place on Monday next,
the It'll instant, at ? o'clock p. m. As both
clubs have a strong team, and interesting
game may be expected. The ladies Of the
NJ Z. Church will provide dinner for the oc-
casion, and everything will be done to give
''old Charles" genuine Calvert county well
come, in turn for their hospitabe reception
OF our boys at Bryantown on the 10th ulto =
Calvert Journal.
Notwithstanding the above promised pleas
ant reception, our club found it impossible
to attend. Many Of the players have been
indisposed, and the majority of the club were
unwilling 10 encounter the Calvert club, I'M
less their entire nine were in good working
trim.
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LOcaL BreTifieS.
If this Le not summer what is itP
The blackberry crop is very large this
year.
Remember Towsou's dry good store when
you visit Washington.
Marshall Hall is doing thriving business
in the excursion line.
City folk, are now hocking to the country
to visit their country cousins.
Boys, did you burn your fingers on the 4th
of July with the fire-cracker 7
The small hoy begins to swim, and the big
one won't drown if he can help it.
BE watchful of yourself and horses whilst
working in the ground this hot weather.
The young America is happier now than
he has been for yesr-he has two month 5
holiday.
No matter how obtrusive man may be by
nature at this season, he generally tries to
keep shady.
marriage in the vicinity of Aliens Fresh
on the 18th of Agust is among the possibili-
ties Of which rumor speaks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scaggs of Upper Marlboro
! are among the guests at the Howard House,
Chapel Point.
I Mr.. P. II. Muschette of Baltimore, has bern
on short visit to the county, seeking resus-
, citation from his arduous labors in the city.
Mr.. John T. Davis is associated with Mr.
C. Hoyard in running excursions to Chapel
, Point. A large excursion is expected down
Sunday.
Two attractive young ladies from Alexan-
dria, Va. Miss Jennie Tibhs and Miss Jennie
4 McIane are visiting the family of Mr.. b. G.
I Stonestreet.
Mr.. George A. HUNT we are glad to know,
has so far recovered from his recent illness. as
to be able to take moderate exercise about
his premises.
, We would call the attention of the Town
Commissioners, to the unsafe condition OIL
the covering over the well on the square, and
suggest that immediate repairs be made.
: The storm Of Sunday morning, uprooted
: two of the cid Aspen trees in the court hous.
yard, detfacting still more from the beauty
of Port Tobacco(?).
, While playing as catcher in a game of base
ball between the wicomico and Aliens Fresh
clubs, Mr. James Bean met with painful acci.
dent in having his hand struck with bat,
breaking it across the palm.
Clerks for the stores at Newburg can be
had at asking, Miss C. is so attractive: and
the village isnever without constable. Will
lie Simpson is even so vigilant in his visits
: to keep the peace in the little village.
Mr.. Perry Wilmer has threshed 400 bush.
. els wheal of his own crop, and hes about 6OC
bushels more to thresh, making 1000 bnshel
in all. This is the largest crop Of whes
grown il this county for many years.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
A Counterreit2IO silver Certificate

The secret service division Of the Treasury
Department at Washington has received ad
vices that new counterfeit $40 silver certi6-
C tie has appeared in the West 1t is suppos-
ed to have been printed from wood cut, but
is likely to deceive an ordinary Judge Of
money II is of the series of 1896. W .
Schofeld, register; James Gilfllan, treasurer.
The note is one quarter of an inch shorter
than the genuine; the paper is composed of
two thin layers, with the silk parallel lines
and fibre placed between them. In the story
on the back, where it should read land all
public dues, md when so received, " the word
''All' is entirely omitted, and the words
''when So are tied together as one word -
There are numerous other defects, which
judges Of paper money will readily discover
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

Was Ii Brooks f-Thc scare in regard to
the desperate Brooks, of whom we spoke in
our last issue, has again been revived by re.
port that little colored girl about twelve
years Of age, was assaulted near this town on
Friday last, but managed to escape without
injury Her description of her assailant cor
responds with that Of the colored man Brooks
There has yet been no precohcerted action of
our citizens 10 forming a vigilance committee
to secure his arrest. The reason assigned is
that SO few of our citizens know the man an
innocen, party might be arrested and summa.
rily dealt with. We still hope to hear of ac-
tive steps being taking to effect his arrest $50
Gazette
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

The Supposed Murder Case The sud.
den dea ih Of Charles Carter, colored. and the
peculiar circumstances surrounding the same.
we're fully investigated by the jury u inquest
emPanlelled for that purpose on Monday and
Tuesday, and resulted In the jury finding a
verdict that the deceased party came TO his
death from some cause or causes to the jury
unknown. The evidence warranted the sus.
peion that Carter came to his death from
some unnaturel cause, but nc evidence of bis
having received violence at the hands OF anv.
one could be proven. A chain Of circumstan-
cisl evidence was partially woven around
man named James Bean. as the guilty person.
but the jury did not think it sufficiently COM
plete to justify them in OBTAINING him as the
culprit This investigation does not however
conclude the case, as some other evidence ola
more satisfactory character mar arise before
the meeting Of the next Grand Jury 10 which
event that body will again investigate the
matter.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
Snhstitutc for Mntches Countless

Substitute for Matches. Countless ac-
cdents, as every one knows, arise from the
use of matches. To OBTAIN ligh1 without EN-
ploying them, and SO without the danger of
setting things on fire, an ingenious contriv-
ance is now used by the watchmcn of Paris
in all the magazines where explosives or In
hammable materials are kept Any one may
easily make a trial oft Take an oblong
vial of the whitest and clearest glass and put
into it piece of phosphorus about the size OF
pea. Pour some olive oil heated to the
boiling point'upon the phosphorus; fill the
vial about one-third full and then cork it
tightly. To use this novel light remove the
cork, allow the air to enter the vial and then
recork it. The empty space in the vial will
become luminous, and the light obtained will
be equal to that Of lamp. When the light
grows dim its power can be increased by tax
ing out the cork and allowing fresh supply
Of air 10 enter the vial. In winter 1t Is some
times necessary to heat the walls between the
hands in order to increase the fuidity of the
oil. The apparatus thus made may be used
for six months.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
How the Population Of the United

How the Population Of the United
States is Ascertained. The population
Of the United States on July LIST, was about
81, 900, 900. This is ascertained in the follow
ing manner: For many years the increase
in time of peace has been almost precisely ?
per cent yearly from excess of births over
death, besides the excess of immigration over
emigration. The population June 30th, 1880,
was so, 1855, 1888; adding per cent increase,
I,OO3ll5, and the net immigration of the fs-
cal year 1881, 6G9 43l, we have 81, s3s, $50 as
the population June 3Oth, 1881. Again add
ing per cent Loss, 500, and net immigrs
ton, 1888, 1872, We have 53,O53 1897 as the pop
nlation June 50th, 1882. Again adding
per cent, l,o73, Os7, and the net immigration,
59s, OILS, we have 55,325, 979 as the popula-
ton June Both, 1888. And again adding 2
per cent for the current year, l,l0e, 5le, and
about 55O,OOO for immigration the number
during the fiscal year up to June LIST, having
been Asa, 206-we have as the probable popu-
lation June 3Oth, 1884, about 81, 49, .4ss. In
two years more it will probably exceed CO.,
100, 600.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

Cholera Precautions. The Secretary
of the Treasury at Washington has issued a
circular to customs officers in regard to the
prevention of cholera, Of which the following
is copy; at has been brought to the at
tentiou Of the department that persons from
the infected districts of France are leaving in
considerable numbers by other than French
lines. You will therefore require evidence
that none of the baggage of immigrants or re-
turning travellers has been shipped from the
infected districts since June 20. 1884. A GER
ti6cate Of the local quarantine officer to the
effect that 40 danger to the public health need
be spprehended from allowing the landing of
any passengers baggage may be accepted as
emitting such traveller or immigrant to land
his effects"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
Fumigating Hen Hsuses.-rhis

fumigating Hen Houses. Is an
important function for farmers and breeders.
The Poultry Bulletin lays down very simple
rule First drive all the old hens out; see
that none are in the nests or concealed inside
the building. Shut all doors and windows,
yentilators, &c, tight. Now, take an old
iron or ear,hen pot, anything that heat will
not effect, and put handful of rosin in IT,,
light the rosin, aud when it is burning freely
pour over it a pound or two of sulphur; rs
as soon as the latter Is afre the fun begins-or
the lice. They, however, can usually crawl
away into crevices out Of the reach Of the
sutfoeating fumes; handful Of to-
bacco leaves thrown into the smoke pot will
stir the pests up greatly, though Let the
house remain closed tightly for t.o or three
hsurs, then open doors and windows again,
and the room is fumigaied.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

No Nomination Yet AT present writing
IN, Democratic Convention has not proceeded
t,,,bsr with ito business than to have elected
+. chairman, which honor, fell on W. II.
Villa, Of Wisconsin, and to make nominal
,;on, The names Of Bayard, Mcdonald,
Cl,,,lsud and Thurman have been presented
T,mmsnv il sighting Cleveland to the bitter
,nd from which we infer that he is naturally
ou, Of the race, with the probability of the
coveted maute falling on Mcdonald OF
Indiana.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

Dead Body Found.-In the course Of
~, .nr,ey that was made By Surveyor Draw
.,oupd Cobb Island, Cobb Neck, last
..ek the body ofsn unknown colored person
-. toupd II was nearly eaten up by Bug
I'D. and 30 decomposed that 1t could not
:. r.coopised Our informant states that he
rods.d persons Of his finding the body, and
,.o,,s,ed them bury it, but they refused, be-
e,a,e Of the offensive odor Of the decaying re-
-..;na
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
,..A., r,cursion.-The comparatiyel

Sunday EIcursion.-The comparatively
,,d beautiful steamer Thompson on her
=, down the Potomac river, on Sunday
-, On route for the popular Summer resort
chapel Point, with large excursion party
~;i call At Glymout FOR the purpose Of afford
n, persons Of that section 40 opportunity to
~, the most delightful watering place on the
potor,ac
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

Now is the time to take Laroques Anti
Bilious Bitters for chills and fevers, headache,
dyspepsia, costiveuess, &C.; its effect upon
the system is truly wonderful, 25 cents a
paper; 81 bottle. Sold BY druggists W.
E. Thornton, proprietor, Baltimore. Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
v,,h DInpsr and BalI.-A fish dir

Flsh Dinner and Ball.-A fish dinner
will be given At Chapel Point on Wednesday
merit, to the county people. All those who
may desire good meal of brain food should
be- 90 hand. a. We intend having every varie-
I, Of 6sh that swim in the Potomac. Prof.
Srbroders band will be on hand in the after
uOoa aud at night to discourse sweet music
:. those who would like to enjoy dance.
Howard Bros.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

The Cause 0F Failure In CIOVcr.-It
has been for some time past observed that
clover hi'cd to a certain extent to blossom,
which was partially attributed to the late
frosts It IS now alleged the cause has been
discovered to he small worm one sixteenth
to an eighth OF an inch in length, of light
reddish color, which occupies the cell Of the
clover head and DESTROYS the blossom. This
10 subject that should lie investigated at
once by scientists, inasmuch as the worms in
question may become troublesome pest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11
The Coming Campaign is agit.tin

The Coming Campaign is agitAting
the mindsof the people, but not so the ques-
ton where to buy the cheapest and best made
clothing as the leading Baltimore Clothiers,
C. n. Oehm 4 Son, $50 W. Pratt Street and
SIS Hanover Street, have long demonstrated
the fact, that they can't be undersold. They
are at present closing out the balance ftheir
handsome stock at such low figures that our
friends should hasten to give them all early
call
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1884-07-11

Comets tina ing the Sun. Something
like 1000 comets are supposed to have been
seen since records began, the greater mum
her Of which were invisible without u tele-
scope Of these 2S5 have had their orbits de-
iermned. Prot. II. II. Tucker, Jr., of Lc-
high University, studying these, finds indica-
tons that more comets come in from the hem
sphere from which the sun is moving than
from that toward which it is moving-that is;
more turn and follow after than fly to meet
their solar chief. This is explained by the
slater ent that by the time comets at dis.
lance have yielded TO the attraction, not
strongly felt until it is directly opposite them,
the sun has passed on and they can fall into
his train
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gotaI ana QusomI.

,s- II. one, Of The lsnErrynssr Rae been
"a. 6-st fooy Of me Masonic nan,
$4,000. .tss orgo,ds he EFi'copai Church.
..o-0--------o.-~--~ ~~-~-~~-~~-~-~--~~~-~e~~
c.,,ertOr's Notice An persons in
,.s,,d 10 me for taxes are hereby notified to
-. n,ward At once and settle the sa me, or
,b.u be compelled to sell their property
=. n-,bsr grace will be allowed as have
1.,,,minsd to close up my books.
G. II. POSEY.
Collector and district.