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Year: 1875

The Wig of the 9th ultmo has an art-
Gle from the Rector of the p. E. Church,
Elkton, SO replete with sound sense and
practical wisdom as to be worthy of all
commendation, but for its closing SEN
tences, in which his Reverence tells us that
he is mot temperate" in the sense of
being "total abstinent;' and in justifica-
cation of his "position - adds, 81 am very
sure of the approval of Him whose exam
pie is the only one for temperate and intem-
perate alike" Here Mr. S. assumes-first,
that our Lord made use of wine; second,
that those who use wine now have our
Lords "approval;' third, that those who
are total abstinent " have not our Lord S
approval.


Suppose the first assumption be admit
ted, does it follow that the other two are
well founded We think not, and for sew
eral reasons. In the first place, our Lord
was placed above the moral possibility of
being injured by the use of wine His per-
feet knowledge of what was pure, and what
impure, and also the quantity that could be
used without injury, enabled Him to judge
correctly in regard to the matter. Besides
He had no wrong bias to lead Him astray,
no morbid appetite to crafty. And His
power of sell. control made Him proof
against any temptation to improper indulg-
ence. But no one else can possibly be sur
rounded by such safeguards in the use of
wine, as was our Lord. Hence, no one can
properly plead His "example" in iustifi
cation of that use as beverage. Our Lord
walked on the water, as on a pavement of
marble. But when Peter attempted to fol-
low His " example," he soon began to sink.
And so many who make the example =" of
our Lord their justification for the use of
wine, sooner or later, sink into the muddy
waters of inebriation.


But the assumption that our Lords " ex-
ample is the only one for all, the temper
ate and the Incorporate alike is quite too
strong for Mr.. SINNERS own temperance
principles. From what part of our Lords
example" does he get authority for his
active and we'll meant efforts to restrict the
sale of Intoxicating liquors When and
where does our Lord appear before the
public as an advocate of temperance. dis
tinctively? When and where does our
Lord appear in any organized movement
for the promotion of temperance, or get
ting up petitions to the civil authority on
the subject? We call for chapter and
verse. But as these cannot be given, we
respectfully submit, that in pleading the
example y of our Lord for his own justi-
fication, Mr.. S. goes beyond the record.
For, if that example" is valid against
"total abstinence" it is equally valid
against any organized or specific action for
restricting the sale of intoxicating drinks.
The logic of Mr.. 81 argument would re-
Year: 1875

deepest compassion are the neglected chill
dren of the drunkard. We cannot be idle
spectators of their oft -forsaken and pitiful
condition. We have no right to permit the
numerous affections they are compelled to
endure. Our very manhood should prompt
us to rush to their rescue. What we can
rlghtfully do for their relief, we are cow
ardly as well as criminally guilty for not
doing. child has no control over the
conduct OF its parent, yet how much of the
coloring of the whole long life of that child
will depend upon the sobriety or drunken
ness of the father We have laws to shield
children from abuse but a license laan null
.fes them all. The State should be their
guardian, but it scourges them with fathers
made cruel and heartless in government
dram shops. Alcohol is the only substance
in nature that can extinguish parental
affection, and this dehumanizing agent men
are legalized to peddle out to such as have
dependent little ones in charge. What a
horrid perversion Of law! What an out
rage upon humanity. shameful legis-
lators! Do you not blush for your deeds
when you contemplate the result-in the
cold and hunger, in the filth and disease,
the lingering torture, and heart piercing
cries of your baby victims? Think of the
millions of such fostering in our cities, pin
ing from want in our villages, and suffer-
ing everywhere by the presence of rum!
Think not to escape the burning brand
your atrocities merit. If the poor drunk
ard cannot enter the abode of the pure and
the just, what chance is there for drunkard
makers, especially for the worst of all
drunkard- makers-the trainers and sus-
tainers of our license laws9 OBSERVER.
Year: 1875

- The Oxford PRESS does we'll in
upholding all local enterprises, the Agr-
cultural Society especially, as worthy
of first consideration; and consequently
it comes back at THE WHIG for pub
fishing from the Treasurer's Report to
the Stockholders the debt item of SIS, 900.
The PRESS doesn't like to hear the bal
looming enterprise mentioned, which the
Society SO extensively V engaged in last
Fall. Week after week the PRESS kept
cut Of Wise's balloon flying in its col
umns, with the announcement, in staring
capitals, that the ascension would be
made at the several different periods
named. This was all humbug and clap
trap, by which the Society hoped to
DRAW, and was no part whatever of the
business of an agricultural society,"
The Society had a severe attack of
/" fast hoss fever, too. These and all
similar quackery, are calculated to de-
base and deprave the taste for agricul-
ture, and the society which resorts to
them caters to the mountebank spirit of
the vulgar, in the hope of replenishing
its cash box, and is discouraging agri-
culture in place of doing that which it
processes to be nobly employed in
Perhaps the Press does not know that
the Oxford Fair races and balloning en-
terprises were the laughing stock of the
country, last Fall; or as the mention
of balloon makes it bristle, perhaps it
DID hear something of that sort We
don't mean to say that the Society is
bankrupt, but unpaid bills amounting to
$4,000 will, in these times of specula-
ton, associate themselves with balloon
ing and kite-tlving in the mind. We
notice the PRESS has learned the trick
practiced by all played-out corporations
and companies of publishing formida-
bic array of paper assets against an in
significant actual debt. jay Cooke Il
Co. and the rest of them did it, paid off
their liabilities and had a large balance
in horn. We don't mean to place
the Oxford Agricultural Society in such
company, not we, but merely point out
the striking similarity existing. And
we wish to put on record, before retir-
ing, this maxim: The agricultural So
ciety which makes balloon fyinr and
trotting races a speciality or leading
feature of its exhibitions is on the road
to the d. Its members can decide for
themselves whether that be the dogs or
devil
Year: 1875

NOVEL ENTERTAISMENT.-Come and see the
exhibition OF ART AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
given by the ladies OF Centenary church TEIS EVE
SING ut SIP, northeast corner of Sixth and Frank
lin streets, Admission, 25 cents. ..s
Year: 1875

Nothing can be more injurious to your
peace of mind than to have too many con-
fidantS You live in abject slavery every
tav, as yon are constantly fearing that
some one of Your numerous confidants will
reveal a secret vou would not have any
body know for all the world. We know
in many cases, il does the heart good to
open its door to Il seeming sympathetic
visitor: but. alas, there is much more
seeming than reality in this world of ours.


You will sil down and tell some one of
vour Acquaintance all your troubles, real
and imaginary and say to them. Now
vol are the only one in whom | have con-
li,cd, and | trust you will not speak of this
to any one else. Well. they promise to
respect vour confidence, and at the time,
perhaps. they are in earnest. but hy-and
by some one steps in and an Irresistible
desire takes possession of them TO retail all
they know of your history, and "A little i
added on to the fac,, to make it interesting Q
vou know. TO vour friends-not meaning
any real harm to You. probably. 10y 50 do
with that somebody else whom YOU warn
ed them against.


They, in their turn, tell this friend moi
to say IL word about (which is one oftho
hardest things to do. Yet they promise
but are sure to break that promise a. soon
rs they get Il favourable opportunity. Thu,
your cherished secrets are known to the
Year: 1875

with Payne as II is too apt 10 be with most preco-
cous youths, he had no goal In lie, notwthstand-
ing his letter In inc Mirror. He had great dra-
matlc talent and love for the stage, but no real
dramatic ambition. His success. lul debut as an
actor ruined MIN Tor his art Afer playing two
engagements IN New York and one in Boston he
quar- eed with the most powerful manaeer IN the
country about a matter Of no Importance ana in
a case where he was probably in the wrong. His
subsequent appearances, both in this country and
in England, were 1tul ana irregular. lie sue.
ceeded wen enough in obtaining engagements
but generally laied to turn them to bis own
advantage Playing with the most eminent
actors and actresses OF the early part OF the CEN
tury, and with ample opportunities for studying
the best models OF his time-suppOrted by Mss
O'Neil In "Romeo and Juliet,n and on terms OF


intimacy with Kemble, Kean and Cooke and with
both the elder Wallack and the elder Booth he
was himself never really an actor He possessed
dramatic instinct in remarkable degree. and
sometimes showed dramatic art OF high order;
out his art was the fruit OF intuition, OF study
Payne might nave been great actor had he not
begun as ',young Rosclus;" but his early sue
cesses closed the career which they should have
been the means OF opening. It is only as drama
tlst that he win be remembered, and this almost
solely because OF the greatness OF his play OF
"Brutus.n We need not enter into review OF
thai great work at this late day as well might We
undertake a criticism OF Henry VIII" or MAC
BETH" 1t will stand while our literature and our
stage remain a monument to his genius, and an
ornament TO tragedy Heretofore comparatively
little was known OF the man, much as HIS great
work was esteemed and we have TO thank MI
Harrison for bringing together valuable mass OF
material, and thus anording the opportunity for
posterty to judge OF the career or well
worth Judging as John Howard Payne
Year: 1875

NJ expense vim be spared in making IL so.
With the entire Hotel thoroughly overhauled
aud repaired. the Tables supplied with the
best in the market, and furnished in the
finest style OF the art. they hope to merit a
liberal share OF public patronage. dele If
Year: 1875

from Germany is exciting considerable
France is open to all foreigners, but the
Government is entitled ana bound to op-
pose all assemblages, displays of BAN
ners and insignia calculated to disturb
public order, and it will not fail in its
duty. The Government and public
opinion of France agree that it is their
duty to abstain from discussions and
CONFLICTS in Germany between Church
and State and for the sake Of peace,
which is dear to us and desirable to the
Germans, TO avoid making French terri
tory the scene of their religious discus
sions,
Year: 1875

We now enter the field for
the fall and coming Winter
and are furnishing the bes-
paying and most easily worked
in the world. Our
agents have always been the
most successful, and we have
lately added new and exceed
ingiy taking inducements, re
quirlng only intelligence and
for any one, young
or old, of either sex, to make
really first-class paying bust
Year: 1875

Has made the most Astonishing Cures /.
so quick, so rapid are the changes the
body undergoes under the influence of
this truly wonderful medicine, that
Every Day an Increase in Flesh and Weight
... Is Seen and Felt.


The. Great Blood Purifier.
Year: 1875

The long talked of ball given by the
Grand Commandery of Louisiana, and In.
divis!ble Friends, Jacques De Molay and
Orleans commanderies, came off last night
at Exposition Hall. 1t was in all respects a
grand success, IN point of numbers present
and enjoyment afforded. A fine orchestra.
under the direction Of Professor Louis
Mayer, furnished excellent music, and the
committee of arrangements left nothing un-
done to otherwise add interest and pleasure
to the occasion. During the evening sixty Sir
Knights, picked from the hundreds for their
fine appearance and proficiency, executed
several evolutions in the Templar's manual
of drilling, and were heartily applauded
by the fair spectators. The drill exhibition
was under the direction of Sir Knight w.
L. Stafford. grand captain general. The
snowy costumes Of the Sir Knights, mingling
in the hall with the tasrefully dressed
ladies, made the assemblage pleasant one
TO look upon, and sociability and great
good feeling prevailed throughout the
evening. Among the spectators were Sir
Knight A. s. Badger and his lady. The
Colonel is still lame from his wounds, but
every Sir Knight present was glad to see
him yet alive and wearing his knightly
sword, although compelled to walk by the
aid of crutch. Past Grand Commander j.
Q. A. Fellows and other eminent Masonic
dgnitaries were also there in full feather,
and nothing better in the way of ball
could be desired than that of last night
proved to be-
Year: 1875

In the testimony of General Lewis Mer


rill yesterday before the congressional


committee, he narrated the following in


stance of White League justice to a colored


man. The case was tried before Justice OF
the Peace Rouch, in De Soto parish. A
negro leased piece Of land on the follow.
ing terms: He was to build fence around
the land, build kitchen to the house, and
give one-ffth of the crop for the rent of
the land. The negro had an OK, his wife
had an OK, and he bought horse, paying
$40 cash and giving his note for $40, paya-
BILE in January, 1875.


After the crop was made and one-tifth
thereof paid for rent, the fence which had
been built by the lessee accidentally burned
down. Suit was brought for the non-build-
ing Of the fence and kitchen. The seller
came and took away the horse and brought
suit on the note, not yet due. Suit was also
brought for $40 rent, four years past due,
by another party. Judgment was rendered
with costs in each case, and satisfied,
amounting in all to about 5000. The crop
was valued at about 500. Citation was
served the day after judgment. When the
negro went for the balance he was informed
that it was absorbed by the costs
Year: 1875

The distribution of the school tax col.
lected by the State for the last quarter of
mined in the next two days what proportion
will be allotted to this city, and calculations
can then be made how soon another months
payment will be made to the teachers.
Year: 1875

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 21.-At a meeting of
the Canal Board to-day H. J. Mowry contractor, made
an application for the cancellation Of his contract and
for nnal settlement for the work Black Rock HaTbor
Improvement He said he had been paid all but the de-
post and the usual reservation Of fifteen per cent The
work, being under Of tho suspected contracts
ported by the Canal Investigating Commission. had been
suspended Argument by counsel heard for Mowry,
and after some discussion In the Board, which seemed
dsineined under the circumstances to take action in
the matter on motion Of Commissioner Warath the ap
plication was denied by unanimous vote.
Year: 1875

After four years OF terrible strife on the
battlefield, and decade Of discora, the
era Of good feeling seems coming, Ike a
new and better dswnihg, over tins great
country. The people Of the different Sec
tons have q better understanding Of and
with each other than before the tremend-
Gus conflict that convulsed q continent
The bitterness Of collision is swiftly passing
away, and the desire is general and strong
for knitting the bonds of peace and good
viii, and working together for the advance.
ment Of our common interests and our
common greatness. When Gen. Bartlett,
Of Massachusetts,, recently spoke for
his State in South Carolina, his r. wise,
fraternal words awoke1a a response in
the Southern heart which showed that
the chord Of brotherhood was but waiting
for the touch. When Mr., Kelley, who has
for twenty years been radical leader of a
pronounced and even extreme type made
journey through the South, he went back
frankly Fegretting his harsh utterances AID
partisan sentiments, and deplored his vote
in favor Of the force bin. Vice President
Wilson has just completed a Southern tour.
At st. Louis he made speech to large
and select gathering, attesting Southern
kindness and good fellowship. He believed
that the Southern people were making
great efforts to improve the conntry's and
their own condition, and were zealously
cultivating the spirit of brotherhood and
peace. In conclusion he uttered these
ringing words:


We have a magnificent continental en-
pire; we have proved ourselves in peace and
war brave people; we are a strong people
united we stand against the world united
we are to be, and it is the duty of the pa
triot and the Christian to bind every section
of this land together in bonds of love, af-
fection and interest. This country is large
enough for us all, and we should, by word
and act, coEcede equal rights to all men;
we should put into our hearts what we put
intOour Constitution and laws, and peace
and harmony, brotherly love and a rivalry
In doing good and in building up the coun-
try will animate every heart in every sec
tion of the land.


The concilatOry and patriotic utterances
of Jefferson Davis, in his recent triumphal
tour through Texas, are fresh in our hearts
and memories, and come like grand and
fitting echo to these benign words from
representative MEN Of the North and East.


The highest need of this country is
more perfect union of the hearts and affec-
tions of the people. We are outwardly one
nation, and must be one in sympathy and
feeling, working for those benefoent ends
which involve the common good, before we
can attain that grandeur and amplitude of
power and prosperity which is our birth
right. The sorrowful past, its wrongs and
bitterness, should be buried out of sight
nor should its dark memories be suffered to
thrust aside the profered hand of renewed
fraternity. Those who would perpetuate
bitterness, and foster wretched resent
ments and distrust, only exhibit 1ncapaeity
to comprehend the needs of the age,
which demands that fading memories of
war be overgrown with the luscious fruits
of universal good win. 3un
Year: 1875

II Is asserted by rabid party leaders that
the Changers win send to the constitutional
convention either q lot Of broken down
party leaders and old soFebacks, and men
Of insane pfejudices, like Dedorse, or igno-
ramuses of matchless stupidity. They
who say this of Texan farmers are ignorant
Of their worth and intelligence. They will
send up the wisest and best men in the
Stats, and those most capable OF shaping
wisely the States organic law. They will
not inquire whether the candidate be a
Granger or not, but whether he have abil-
ity and learning and integrity, and the
integrity and the courage to serve the State
rather than the party. 1t lie in this that
most aspirants are sadly wanting.
Year: 1875

THE Pope insists that the young king Of
Spain must prohibit any religious practices
or worship in Spain other than those Of the
Romish Church. The young king Is a de-
vout ROmanist, like his good mother, but
he will hardly dare and declines TO obey
the irjunctions OF the Holy Father.
Year: 1875

in perfecsing their institution Of denomina-
tionallshrHing, they will lay the Foundation
stone At Austin Of an university worthy Of
the name and fame and riches and magnii-
cent future Of Texas.
Year: 1875

CANDIDATES for the convention must not
be supported blindly. They must let the
public.k know what they win do when they
get into that body. Giittering generaliiies,
in the way Of promises, win not Be sAtis-
factory to the hardy men who pay for run
ming the government.
Year: 1875

Sheffield.

 The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. K. church will hold a strawberry festival in the town shall in the village Wednesday evening Of thts week......There will be no preaching at VAe M. K. church next Sun day, as the P astor expects to be absent...... Rev. Mr. Noble and c. D. Sage spent @ part of last week in Amherst, attending the Congregationalist association of churches which met at that place. They report a large attendance at the meeting, and grand time. All of the delegates visited the col leges in body and left charmed with Am herst and all its institution We regret to learn of the very serious illness of Dan iel Crippen and Eli Smith. both of whom are old and much respected citizens of this town. 'Tis sad to think of SO many of the fathers passing away. for the thought comes to us, Who can fill these vacant places as we look around upon the rising generation of men in this town, we feel that the boys do not promise to make good the places these substantial men are vaca- ting, and in our churches there are many vacant seats where once we saw the best supporters, and who now have passed to the other Shore. .Boarders are coming into town in goodly numbers, though the weather is yet SO cool Sheffield looks love ly in her June attire. If any one wishes a delightful drive, Jet them take the east road to Burlington through Boardmsn street, for l think no part of the town affords more magnificent scenery than this....We mo- tice that MT. R. Little has filled his house with boarders, and this reminds us that Hopkins Candee is likely to have his house well filled too, (though in different way ) for he has lately taken young lady board CT, whose weight is eight pounds only we have not learned her name...... News is 8 scarce article, and we correspondents are driven to desperation sometimes for lack of something to write. Now if was any thing of gossip might tell you who was visiting who how late Charlie staid las, Sunday night; who wen' home with tn, girls; what nay neighbors had for dinner yesterday, and all about the wedding which is to be, and everybody would be interested I know, but you know do not deal in per sonals, SO you must excuse me if do not tell all the news. LUNA.
Year: 1875

Among the indications of improvement in the business prosperity of the country,

 the reviying of the iron and steel industries is noticeable. Pittsburgh is the centre of the iron manufacturing interests in this country, and the trade is very buoyant and active there at present. Prices are advan- cing, and orders for future delivery at pres ent rates are declined. All of the iron works in and around Pittsburgh, except two in bankruptcy, are in full blast. The people are happy under the dark cloud of smoke hanging over their city. The fur naces elsewhere are also resuming blast. Forty-six new furnaces were built in the United States in 1874, and new ones are building. The condition of the iron trade is usually taken as sure test of the gene. ral business of the country. The merchants of New York are reporting an increase of sales oyer last year. Yet it will be some time before all branches of industry will

 exhibit growth and prosperity. It is true. the lighter branches of manufacturers arc not yet in full operation, and operatives are suffering yet in such branches: and in fac

 the laboring class are the last 10 profit by the growing healthfulness of our business. This we believe, will not long be tRe case

 And in the meantime the laboring classes

 must practice the virtues of patient wait ng, economy and sobriety. Eachdnge.