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Year: 1870

1t may be assumed that most Christians
maintain the habit of reading-in connec-
tion with their daily portion of the Bible,
some book on practical piety. Of this class
of books none is superior to Doddridge's
Rise and Progress. 1t is to be feared that
| this is not as much read as it deserves to be-
nor as it once was. l have frequently re.
commended to my young friends, Gt is
equally well suited to those no longer young,
DR.. Green's Lectures on the Shorter Cate
chtsm.


l would now call attention to volume
which may well be classed with these, Vita'
Goodness, by DIR. Plumer. This work was
issued by the Tract Society, in 1854
Though so recent, and though composed dur
ing the agitations of the great struggle Of
our country, it has all the calm solemnity Of
theological writing of the 17th century.


How fundamental, and at the same time
how practical it is, will be seen from an in
spection CT the table of contents, of which
some of the titles are-COnviction- CONFER
sion -FaiM-Repentance-Humihty--HO
ace-Patience-Joy, SC.


In the handling of these and kindred top
cs, the logical analysis belonging to SOUND
theology is duly regarded, but the treatment
of the whole subject is especially experiment
tai.


All the characteristics of this well-knowr
and popular writer are found In their bes
exhibition in this volume. Quotations from
ancient and modern authors are profuse, but
not superhuous or tedious, while his own
views are expressed with clearness and firm
ness, but without arrogance. The doctrine
is unimpeachably evangelical, but without
the least touch of bigotry.


Indeed, it is a matter of surprise how
much of the Shorter Catechism can be
printed by the Tract Society without offence
to any body-but in truth the real charac-
teristics of Presbyterianism are found, not
in its divergence from other branches of the
Christian Church, but ip its adherence to
the letter and spirit of Gods word.


What is most delightful and impressive in
this work is the solemn earnestness every.
where manifested in its pages, mingled with
the most tender concern for the spiritual
welfare of its readers.


The style is that which we are familiar
with in the writer-short sentences, crowded
with racy English. not without a flavor Of
quaintness.


We have been greatly pleased, and We
trust something profted by our perusal Of
the volume, and are anxious to introduce il
to those who may not have met with it,
What if it should prove more useful than
many of the larger labors of the author
which have won for him SO high place
among the religious writer's of our day?


S. L. G.
Year: 1870

Mr.. Editor,-As others are extOlling, In
the highest terms, the new or revised Form
of Government, permit me through your
columns to say few things, cOmmendatory of
our present Form of Government l will
say nothing about the canOns of discipline.


Our present Form of Government is not
loose dissertation on the subject of church
polity, but a brief statement of the prinei-
Piles which we maintain on that subject. AT
the same time it is sufficiently comprehensive
and full.


The plan is 'eminently logical. This,
suppose, will be admitted by those who ad-
vocate the new Form, which exactly follows
the old in this respect.


The languages is lucid, plain, and perfectly
intelligible to the common reader. There
are no uncOuth phrases, no obsolete express
siOns, or expressions used in an obsolete
sense.


AS to its principles and form of govern
ment, it is sufficiently guarded against Eras-
tianism, High Church EpiScOpacy, COngre-
gationalism and Romanism-without show
ing any bitter or OstentatiOus opposition to
them, or denying to their advocates their
right to differ from US. 1t maintains the
crown rights of the Lord Jesus Christ and
the right of private judgment.


1t sets forth clearly the broad distinction
between the bishop or pastor, and the ruling
elder, not only in the statement of the Of
fcers of the church, but this distinction is
kept up in the subsequent parts of the Book.
According to our Book they Eli distinct and
separate Ofices-the office of ruling elder
being secondary. They have distinct titles,
Though the term Presbyter is sometimes ap-
Piled to him who fills the secondary office, it
is then generally qualified, and when not
qualified, it is evidently not used In the same
sense as when applied to bishop or minis
ter. A ruling elder, according to our Book,
although he is entitled to seat in the high
er iudicatories when present, having been
duly elected, still the presence Of a ruling
elder is not essential to quorum of either
of the higher judieatories. According tc
the best information which | have, that the
presence of a ruling elder is essential, is a
novelty in the New Form of Government
That this is 50, adduce the testimony ot
Drs. Jas. Hoge, BOardman and others, who
left on record these statements that, sin the
Scottish Church, the quOrums of Presby
Year: 1870

WHICH WAS OF THE MOST PRoFIT?-A rich
nobleman, on showing friend his large col
lection of precious stones and gems that had
been gathered by great labor and expense,
remarked: "And yet they yield me no in
come" His friend replied that he had two
stones which cost him but ten forins, yet
they Welded him an income of two hundred
forms year. The nobleman was very
anxious to see such profitable stones, when
his friend took him to his -four mill, and
pointed out the two homely mill-stones which
yielded larger income than all his jewels.
Year: 1870

of the people, then the act obtains
force in the County, and remains law
for one year--at the end of which
time the people are left free to try il
further, or not, as they please. This
is a good bill, and ought to pass,
though we can't have much hope foI
it just yet. Unless there is some OBJ.
jectionable feature in it, not yet per.
ceived, we should especially desire
the delegation from this County t.
support it in hard earnest. Mr.
Durham remarks that there has been
no definite action upon it in the
House as vet.
Year: 1870

PATENT BoND-MAKING.-The Radicals
who are elected to the county offices have
been busy for the past ten days in getting
up their bonds in this city. Not being able
to get the proper security in the counties
in Which they pretend to reside, they have
flocked to this city to get their carpet-bag
friends here to give powers of attorney to
some one in the different counties to sign
the bonds for them, and attach an affidavit
to the bond that they are worth SO many
thousand dollars after paying all their just
debts, and regarding the homestead exemp-
ton. It is stated that some Of the carpet
baggers in this city have gone In this way
on half-dozen different bonds, when, in
fact, they are not worth the sum for which
they are bound on the first bond. Our
county judges had better look well to these
bonds before they are received.
Year: 1870

There is an old saying, ait never rains but thal
1t poursn; and to judge by the continued bad
weather that we have been blessed with, the
proyerb would seem to be verified. still. "good
cometh forth from all evil" for, as the bad
weather and slippery pavement deferred the ladies
from making their usual shopping, there was
temporary lull iu the Of business at the 'old
southern dry goods store," which enabled the pro-
prietors, the LEVY BROTHERS, to look over their
stock and mar K down the goods to such extremely
low prices that one only fairly realize that he
has bought the goods at the prices named to him


when the same has been paid TOR and taken away
abem, he Is satisfied that no mistake has been
made. Messrs. LEVY BRoTHERs' stock Is yet un
broken, and you can find everything In the dry
goods line at the "old southern dry goods store,
and at prices far lower than one wouldeven dream
Year: 1870

A VERY embarrassing position for one to be
place d In Is to receive Christmas present and
not have the opportunity OF returning 1t. To all
such we would suggest that they will find very
excellent supply OF New-Ie ear presents at ELY
SON 4 TAYLoR's, next to Dispatch office, Main
Year: 1870

was made by turning off the gas at the me-
ter, leaving the poor wretch in the dark to
his belief confirmed by the brilliant display
of phosphorus previously dashed upon the
walls. This scheme was splendidly concoct-
ed and carried out, and there are few men
in this world that would not have been as
much or more frightened than Sheriff Num-
ger, 1t would take stout heart, indeed,
TO stav in room well enough lighted to
see any object, and to witness and hear all
that he saw and heard, unappalled.


AS up to this time Mir. Munger has had
no explanation given him of the sights and
sounds of Saturday night, we take pleasure
in relieving him of his present anxiety and
perturbation of mind, but he owes that
turnkey one practical joke if ever one man
owed another.
Year: 1870




or rather the secret Of it, is one of the
record. During the afternoon Of Saturday
Fitzgerald and Simpson. who were, after all,
accomplces, young Patton, and one or two
others, made full preparations for the de-
noument. Strings were passed from the
basement up through small holes in the
hall in front Of the door of the office, and
tlence On under the mating to the table.
chairs, settee, books, &c, and securely tied
to them of course so as not to be observed
or discovered when the time for spiritual
manifestations arrived. A small cord was
also passed up through hole into the rear
room and tied to common playing-card, q
hole being perforated in it for the purpose.
During the evening the guitar was placed
in leaning position toward an empty
chest, and the card was inserted with one
of its edges against the strings of the gui-
tar, and the other against the chest lid, so
that Wien tue string should be pulled the
card would slip out, leaving the guitar to
fall forward, when the strings, striking
upon the edge OF the lid, would rebound
and produce the noise heard. It was ar
ranged for Simpson to give certain signal
Oh going to bed to the string-pullers be-
low, AM. then, when proper time had
ELAPSED for him to get we'll into his ghost
story the string attached to the table was
to be pulled, and then another and an
other, until Munger was heard TO jump
from his bed, the bell being rung by pull
ing the wire which passes through the
basement, and the clock striking the hour
of y on its own hook. Immediately that
Munger was heard to jump from the bed
the finishing touch to the
Year: 1870

The boot period is the dividing line be-
tween babyhood and boyhood. Before
the boots one is tramped upon by COM
rades, and stuck with pins, and we
walk with an air-of apology for the fact
that we were born at all Robust school
fellows strike us across the cheek, and
when we turn to them, they cry, Who
are you looking at?" or what is worse
than any possible insult, have somebody
chuck us under the chin, and call us club. }"
Before the crisis of boots, the country boy
carries no handkerchief This keeps him
in state of constant humiliation. What
ever crisis may come in the boys history
no handkerchief This is the very un-
popular period of snuff1es.
But at last the age of boots dawns upon
boy. Look out how you call him "bub." !"
He parts his hair on one side, has the end
of his white handkerchief sticking out OF
the top of his side pocket, as if it were
recently arranged so, has digni6ed and
manly mode Of expectoration, and walks
down the road with long strides as much
as to say: "Clear the track for my
boots ~


We have seen imposing men, but none
have so thoroughly impressed us as the
shoemaker who, with waxy hand, deliver
ed into our possession our first pedal orna-
ments. As he put the awl through the
leather, and then inserted the two bristles
into the hole, and drew them through it,
and then, bending over the lap-stone,
grasped the threads with hard grip, and
brought them up with jerk that made
the shop shake, we said to ourself: -" Here
is gracefulness for you, and power !"
1t was Sabbath day when we broke
them in OhL the rapture of that mo-
ment when we lay hold the straps at one
end, and with our big brother pushing at
the other, the boot went on We fear that
we got but little advantage that day from
the services. All the pulpit admopitlon
about worldliness and pride struck the toe
of our boots and fell back. We trampled
under our feet all good counsels. We
have to repent that, while some trust in
horses and some in chariots, we put too
much stress upon leather. Though our
purchase was so tight in the 1nstep that as
soon as we got to the woods, we went limp
ing on our way-what boots it We
felt that in such cause it was noble to
suffer.


For some reason, boots are not what
they used to be. You pay big price,
and you might walk all day without hear.
ing once from them; but the original pail
Of which tell spake out for themselves
No one doubted whether you had been te
church after you had once walked up the
! aisle in company with such leather. Il
was tho pure eloquence of calfskin.-
| Hearth and Home.
Year: 1870

If you can controvert the charges
made against John A. Logan, as to
his course in congress. If yon can
show us where a single statement
made by us is not founded on the rec
ord, we ask you to do it, Personal
assault against others, to shield Lo-
gan, and thus evade the question, is
low, mean and cowardly. We ask
you to stand up like men and meet
the charges, or admit that John A.
Logan has proved false to the sold
ier. We do not desire to detract
one iota from his military record.
He was q noble soldier and served
his country well on the battle. field ,
but, in the last congress he turned
his back on his old comrades and
we hold him responsiblc.-SOId
Friend.
Year: 1870

The fortunes of politicians are
frequently variegated by such dis
agreeable incidents as that which
befel our esteemed friend Ralph
Leetc last week. He is candidate
for Congress in the Eleventh Dis
trct and made speech in Gallia in
his own behalf and quietly retired
at the hotel, when some unconscion-
able rogue broke into his room, stole
his fine gold watch and q pocket
book containing about 500. If the
rascal is ever caught he had better
secure Leetes services for the de-
fenso, as, look you, it will 60 hard
with him If Ralph should chance to
be on the other side Columbus Crt'
e,o
Year: 1870

DYES FOR Moss OR GRAss.-For
pink, get some logwood and ammo,
MIA, and boil them together in water;
for red, logwood and alum for blue,
indigo blue; and all other colors
that will dissolve. To keep the
grass together, dip itin weak solu-
tion Of gum water; or put some gum
water in the dye, which will answer
the same purpose.
Year: 1870

The New York Sun says the
denomination Of Grant would
dissolve the Republican party.
Don't be scared; the Republi-
can party will be dissolved
long before the time arrives to
nominate a President.
Year: 1870

CITRoN. Cook citron thoroughly
in a thick syrup Of white sugar.
Lay the pieces on plaie, sprinkle
them with sugar, and dry them in
an oven. The sugar should be scat.
tered over them as long as they will
absorb it. Thus prepared, one can
make quite as good citron for cake
as they can buy.
Year: 1870

The people of Harrison
County, Ind, were excited q
few days since by the discov,
cry of a vein of gold, by labor
ers, who were engaged in sink
ing a well, The excavations
will be continued.
Year: 1870

TIE remains of Admiral
Farragut were taken to New
York, for final interment on the
Both ult. The procession was
very long, and thousands of
spectators lined the streets as
the cortege passed.
Year: 1870

w The hearing Of tho case OF the
Union men arrested in Holt and Andrew
Counties. No., arrested on charge OF kill
ing a rebel. was had at Oregon, Monday
and Tuesday. There was an immense
crowd in town, determined to see fair
play, but no interference with the due
course Of law was offered. We have not
heard the result. bat it was Supposed the
men would be fully acquitted. Although
the intended victims may not hang. yet
the affair will very likely be the political
death of several aspiring individuals.
Year: 1870

EE There is now strong similarity
in the print Of the Leavenworth Com
mercial and Call. The similarity in
their politics is still more striking-ths
ouly perceptib!e difference being. that the
Commercial is milder in its Democracy
than the Call.
Year: 1870

gone. But the sadest scenes yet re-
mains to be told. The good man with
whom the deceased had lived since he
came to this country, appeared walk
ing slowly towards the last remains of
his beloved friend supported by the
arm Of n gentleman from the country,
who had heard of the lamentable oc-
currencc. This good man who was
such devoted friend to the deceased,
had large piece of Grape pined to his
elbow and with his handkerchief TO his
eyes, was giving vent to his heartfelt
grief in half smothered sobs. IL was
indeed heartrending 10 see the convul-
sions of his manly frame, while his
bosom heaved with the fierce pangs of
grief that seemed to lasceratc his very
heart. Nature was wrapped i'm gloom
and seemed to participate i'm the gen
eral wail-thc rushing March winds
seemed to howl a sad requiem rs they
passed through the prineval pines
that deck the crested top of old Clinch.
a courier was disoatched for n certain
Brother to perform the funeral Obsc-
quies and while this was being trans
acted, your correspondent advanced 10
where the bereaved gentleman was
standing and cndeavored to elicit
something in regard to the history of
the departed and by the incoherent
words that were uttered between his
sobs, he learned that the deceased was
born and raised in Texas and came to
this town last November; since which
time he has lived with the bereaved
gentleman and was, at his death, twen-
ty-siX years of age. At the time of
his arrival, though not then in good
health, he weighed l53. Shortly after
his arrival, he was taken with lin
gcring disease that seemed to battle the
skill of every physician that was called
in and though il was not expected
that he would die at the time he did,
vet knowing persons seemed TO think
that his dissolution was approaching.
At the time of his death he would
scarcely have weighed more than 81 or
So pounds he was so reduced by his
long suffering. This reverend Brother
arrived looking solemn and dignified
His silvered locks seemed to indicate,
that he lal passed through the frosts
of many winters. Amid profound si-
lenee, in solemn and impressive voice
he began to read rcmarking that il was
not for the benefit of the dead, but the
living that he was then preaching. AT
this iuncturc he was interrupted by II
thoughtless boy who opened the door
of the apartment where the deceased
was lying and every one anxious to see
for themselves pressed forward to the
door. One by one they retired to give
room for others. At last your CORES
pendent was permitted to take a look.
Heavens what sight! There lay the
emaciated form of the deceased, wear
ing an expression of calm resignation.
1t was Maj. WaX's Texas Pony.


ZENo.
Year: 1870

The advent revival in that unwashed
west corner Of Potion, suspended last Sun
day evening after continuance Of sever
al weeks. Several of the lost sheep of
Israel were reclaimed and received the
rites of baptism six were baptized on
Saturday aud two on Sunday morning. The
leading elder, Reynolds, is man in whom
the physical predominates. He excels in
lungs, and his huge frame and powerful
voice is a warning and terror to the'un-
converted. His language is not the most
chaste and elegant, but what he lacks in
persuasive eloquence is made up by phys
ical force During Saturdays exercises,
scene was enacted which appeared ex-
tremely ridiculous to the vast number OF
interested spectators. One very uncouth
specimen of the unwashed by the name OF
David Gorge was led into the water in
a perfectly passive condition. but evincing
evidences of fright, no sooner was he re-
leased from the ponderous grasp of this
huge disciple Of William Miller, after be-
ing plunged. than he fed in mortal terror
across the meadow minus boots and hat
The astonished minister made the remark
as he led sister into the water, that he
did not believe that ducks we're afraid Of
water which was fully verified by several
of the class referred to being plunged
and cvincing but little emotion.---Er'
press.
Year: 1870

Humming in calm content his quiet song,
Seeks not alone the roses glowing breast,
The lily's dainty cup, the violet's lips,
But from all rank and noxicus weeds he


sips
The single drop of sweetness closely pressed
Within the poison chalice. Thus if we
Seek only to draw forth the hidden sweet
From all the varied human flowers we


meet


In the wide garden If Humanity,
And like the bee, if home the spoil we bear
Hived in our hearts it turns to nectar there.
Year: 1870

IMPORTANT TO OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE.
The commissioners appointed by the Coun-
Gil 10 reassess the real estate within the city
limits have gone over all the ground, view
ed every piece of property in the city, and
now advertise in another column that they
will exhibit their books In the Assessors
office, City Hall, from 10 to O'Clock, for
five days. commencing on Friday next, for
the purpose Of correcting any errors which
may have been made in listing the property.
They Invite all owners Of real estate In the
city to come forward and see that their pro-
perty is correctly entered. They have, as
will be seen, designated one day for each
ward


The commissioners have been very dill
gent in the discharge Of their arduous du-
ties, and have endeayored to the best of
their ability to get at fair valuation of
the property in every case.
Year: 1870

DREDGING RIyERs.-A writer in the Louis
vile Courier says:


The removal of a bar, in order to improve
navigation by dredging, is but temporary
relief. For il we assume that the river shall
continue to how the same quantity OF water,
bearing the same character of drift, and
that the bar next above shall suffer no ma
terial change of shape, a new bar will
gradually he formed in the exact spot OF
the old one, and of the same shape and
character. How long it would take to form
a new bar Of the dimensions OF the old one
cannot be told unless we knew how long
that was in forming, or unless we knew the
rate of annual growth.
Year: 1870

Bad weather and religion are antagonistic, but
sunshine and sanctity 60 well together The soul OF
man droops under the influence OF dropping rain,
and the church bells toll in for weather. bound
Christians. Fortunately for the eloquent dlvines
Of the metropolis, and more fortunate, Per.
haps for the sinful citizens who delight In
listening to words OF spiritual comfort which, like
precious ointment drop from he Sunday pulpits yes
terday was one OF those bright, cheerful and baimy
spring days which benedcent Heaven sends to
favored anhattanites to remind them OF the greater
joys to be experienced hereafter. The consequence
was that the churches were filled to overnowing by
feeling congregations, who manifested their zeal
for the cause Of Christ by earnest devotional
ctses The sermons which We're delivered were
eloquent and instructive, anl the reports the best
OF them, to be found be ow will be perused with
satisfaction, and, no doubt, with profit by al our
readers
Year: 1870

There was q limited attendance at the morning
services of this church, small brick temple In west
Sixteenth street. between Sixth and Seventh ave.
nues. The devotons were, nevertheless, carried on
with much reverence and evident appreciation on the
part Of the congregation. 1t may be mentioned that
the body to which this congregation belongs acknow
ledges only the title which appertains to the one
universal Church OF Christ. Its faith is universal
Christendom. Its worship is conducted by ritual
or fixed form Of service specially prepared for the
purpose which, 1t Is said, is drawn in great mea.
sure from olden liturges. Among the principal
services is that Of


THE EUCHARIST,


and as TO its ministry and authority this body be-
lieves In the permanence OF the endowment OF the
Church with the gifts OF the Holy Ghost. The con-
gregation deny that they sect Of any particular
denomination whatever or self-constituted body,
but one constituted by the Lord himself, They're
gard themselves as one with all the baptized and