Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-09
Colonel Ingersoll's Attacks On Bible
 Christianity.


 1 of the Holy Spirit, by Mrs Hanaford, was | review, in part, of Colonel Ingersoll's famous l lecture on "Hell." Rev. Mrs. Hanaford showed plainly that she did not endorse his attack on genuine Bible Christianity. His criticisms were just only where the Chris tianity was spurious. She believed the He brew Bible with the New Testament addition to be the best Bible the world ever had, and thought that while there may be different views concerning Christ the world will never find brighter example or purer model, and she thought humanity would be better employed in initiating his virtues than in questioning his authority.
 A Tribute to the Late Emily Sanford Billings. The following just and appreciative notice written by X, of Hartford, Ct., appeared recently in the New Orleans Times-Demo- crat:
 Died, in New York city, Jan. 8, 1886, Mrs. Emily Sanford Billings. wife of Judge Ed ward c. Billings of New Orleans, La, and daughter of the late Hervey Sanford of New Haven, Conn.
 It seems fitting that more than the an- rouncement of the death of this gifted wo-
  For in New Orleans, where Mrs. Billings spent the winter months, her gentle courtesy and rare intelligence were enjoyed by many appreciative friends.
 In her earlier married life, as the wife of Captain Armstrong; she will be remembered as favorite among the brilliant men and women of naval circles at the different navy yards where her husband was sta toned.
 At New Haven, Mrs. Billings birthplace,
 
 greatly endeared herself to kindred and friends by the fidelity of her attachments and the talents and accomplishments which made her the genial companion of literary men and women. Her loyal heart de- lighted in the memories and associations which made the old home under the historic elms particularly dear; and to this shrine came many distinguished men and women to enjoy the graceful hospitality and inter change of thought which will never be for gotten.
 It did not seem to lookers+on that the great happiness of mutual devotion, which characterized Mrs. Billings married life, was soon to be severed. Existence was dear to her afectionate nature, and she knew it was given her a blessing for others. An ample fortune set no limits to the pleasures of travel, benevolence, or the. pursuit of knowledge, and upon two homes are left the impresses of her taste and refinement.
 So oft had ever-watchful care averted the dangers which threatened the delicate organ 1 ization which Mrs. Billings inherited that friends hoped against hops, when letters from her pen and sad tidings from others told of the limitations imposed by failing | strength.
 Coming North last summer under phy- | sician's care, she sought to disarm the fears | of anxious friends by the bright smile and 1 cheerful greeting with which she met their | expressions of solicitude. Those who were | to be with the invalid in her long l to her room felt that it was the | chamber of peace; for weakness and many a pang, which none. but the sufferer real ized, did but ripen the faith which was so soon to be changed to sight When medical skill failed in it's mission of relief. and the | vigilance and devotion of the loved ones and l