Daily Wabash Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 July 1883 — Page 4

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 2,1883.

Notice Is hereby given that the trustees of the '1'erre Haute Savings Bank have this day declared a semi-annual dividend of two-and-a-half per cent, on all sums of two dollars and upwards, which shall have been on deposit for six months next preceding, and a proportionate rate on like sums that have been on deposit for three months, payable to depositors on and after July 26th, 1883. All dividends not drawn out will be credited on account and draw interest from July 1st.

LEWIS 13. MARTIN, Secretary.

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Notice is hereby given that 1 have disposed of my stock of agricultural Implements and the good will of the establishment to C. O. Smith. The books, notes and accounts will be found with Mr. Smith, and parties knowing themselves indebted to me will please call at once ands«ttle. I take pleasure In recommending my friends and patrons to Mr. C. C. Smith. JOSEPH KENT.

WANTS, ETC.

ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS OOMTMN WRA BE CHARGED FIVE CENTS PER LANK EACH INSERTION. NOTHING RECKONED T-WM THAN FIVE I.INES. No DISCOUNT ON IIONO TIME ADVERTISEMENTS. As the amountsare small payment Is required in advance.

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Pare Whisky, Brandy and Wine. Special Attention to Prescriptions. OLD DRUG STAND.

Cor. Main and Fourth Streets.

Indications.

WASHINGTON, July 17.—l a. m.—For the Tennessee and Ohio valleys: Rising barometer cooler north to west winds local rains, followed by.clearlng weather.

CITY IN BllIEF.

It simply rains now-a-days. For additional local see second and third pages. J- J,

Yesterday was fa pretty busy tlay with the 'squires. The Universalist picnic has been postponed until Friday, sj

A gang of twenty showed up at police court yesterday morning. Another of H. Hulman's fine horses died Sunday of the prevailing disease

Police court was yesterday just a little bit the liveliest it has been /or lo these many days.

A few gentle showers like that of last evening will send the Wabash booming out over the splendid corn crop in the bottoms.

George Switzcr was arrested through the efforts of Marshal Leedham and fined $2 and costs yesterday morning by Mayor Armstrong.

Charles Letting well was not tried yesterday for embezzlement, A. 0. Watson, the prosecuting witness, not appearing. Letfingwell is still in jail.

Thomas Sullivan, up for intoxication, concluded yesterday morning that he could not get justice from 'Squire Murphy and took a change of venue to Justice Lockman.

Tbe case against Wm. Nelson, for assault on Flora Griswell, which has been hanging fire since July 5tli, in Justice Steinmehl's court, was dismissed yesterday with the consent of the prosecuting attorney, it being impossible to find the prosecuting witness.

Lawrence Conley was fined yesterday morning'and acquitted for an assault on Policeman Frierwilor at Kugler's saloon. At the time of the arrest there were about fifty men in the saloon. Conley's friends rallied to his rescue and swore he did not assault the policeman.

Indianapolis News: Members of the old Eleventh Indiana will regret to know that Mike Welsh, of company H, is lying dangerously ill in the St, Charles block. He was a member of the "color guard" during most of the war, and well known as one of the best and bravest soldicis of the regiment.^

Joseph TJnderlin, a Brazil citizen was arrested Sunday, and slated on a charge of profanity. The arrest was made at the Union depot, and grew out of the fact that he did not treat the policemen civilly when they interrogated him. Being fined $1 and costs, he took an appeal to the Circuit court bond, $25.

J. J. Brown, who mends umbrellas, let his desire for ice water get away with his discretion and he drank so much Sunday night that it caused him to be seized with violent crampsjin his stomach. He was in imminent danger and suffered much for several hours until a physician succeeded in relieving him.

Berry Harden yesterday, before Justice Steinmehl, swore out a warrant against Henry Apman, of south Second street, charging him with assault and battery. The complainant said the assault consisted in Apman's holding him while another man pummeled him. The truth of the matter will be brought out in the trial which will probably occur to-day.

A horse attached to a wagon took fright yesterday morning and ran away on Swan street. The animal made things exceedingly lively for a short time and came near running down P. Hagan, a carpenter, who managed by jumping a fence to escape. A team belonging lo Anton Meyar, yesterday morning took a little turn, but was stopped before doing any damage.

Ilarry Norton appeared before his honor, the police judge, charged with carrying concealed a pair of brass knucks. Norton had a fearfully bruised face, a mashed nose, a black eye, and other injuries not noted, and looked like the famed man who was run through a threshme machine. lie claims the knucks had been given liim about two minutes before the arrest, with which to defend himself against another threatened attack.

Yesterday officers Dwyer and Murphy raided the rooms kept by Mamie Hill and Kosa Bogard in the third story of marble block. These girls were formerly at Madam Volger's, but lately have been staying in the locality above mentioned. Besides the girls, three men were arrested and were taken to police headquarters. On a promise of the girls to leave town the entire party was released. Mamie left this morning for Danville and Bosa departed tor Evansville.

Arrest of a Forger.

Wm. Knox was arrested last night by John Cain and Sheriff Cleary on a charge of forgery. Knox was recently married in Vincennes, from which place he came with his wife to this city on July 11, and registered at the National house. He secured a house near Seventh and Poplar streets and has been living there since. The check was for $200 and was forged it is alleged upon the National bank of Vincennes. J. F. Kackley, sheriff of Knox county, and Mr. Foulkes, cashier of the National bank, arrived in the city last night. They will return with their prisoner at 10 clock tomorrow morning.

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Residents and others near the corner of Fourth and Cherry are uttering loud complaints about a ditch full of the foulest fifth and water along the south side of Cherry. The stuff is eight to twelve inches deep, and, smells to high heaven. Complaint has been made to the health officers tfcc street commissioners and the chairman of the street and alley committee. Promises unfulfilled have been received, and the people in the vicinity don't know just what to do about it- There is no outlet for the water, and it stands from one rain to the next, stagnating and vitiating the atmosphere.

CENTRAL

The Remodeled Central Pre*

Feather Dusters, Thermometers,

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With Appropriate and Interesting Ceremonies, Conducted by Bev. Dr. Fisher,

President ef Hanorer College, Assisted by Beva. Parry aad ..T.-i 'Sklaeer. ^p.

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Tne Central Presbyterian church was dedicated with appropriate and interesting services on Sunday forenoon. Bev. Dr. Fisher, president of Hanover college, conducted the exercises and preached the dedicatory sermon which is given in full in the Express. He was assisted by Revs. Parry and Skinner.

The following was the order of the service: Organ voluntary—Mrs. Chambers.

Doxology, by the congregation. Prayer—Rev. Parry Anthem—"God of the Morning"—Choir. Scripture lesson from 8th chapter Kings—Bev. Parry. .......

Anthem—"The Lord Is My Light"— Choir. Hymn, sung by congregation.

Prayer—Rev. Skinner, of Greenwood Presbyterian Church. Sermon—Dr. Fisher.

Anthem—"Arise, O, Lord!"—Choir. Hymn by congregation and the benediction.

Between the last anthem and the closing hymn, subscriptions were asked for to finish paying for the improvements. Eight subscriptions of five hundred dollars each were first called for,and four obtained from MessrB.S. B. Davis, J. D. Mitchell, Thomas Parry and Townley Bros. In addition to this, $2,500 was raised in amounts of $250, $200, $100, and $50, a total of $4,500. This was not quite as much as needed and the rest it is said will be obtained this week.

Tbe changes and improvements, ineluding the handsome and fine new organ, have been before noticed in the Express. The church is __ now one of the handsomest in the city, and is complete in all its appointments. Tne Sunday school room is also elegantly fitted up. The. auditorium, furnished with opera chairs, is capable of seatini nearly 700. The total cost is estimate* at about $1,700.

IS PRESBYTERIANISM?

WHAT

'That form of doctrine which was delivered yon.—Romans 6,17. "Doctrine" literally means teaching or instruction. In the sphere of the Christian religion it signifies that knowledge of divine truth which is revealed and inculcated in the scriptures of the Old and New Testament. Doctrine in this its true sense lies at the foundation of all genuine piety. Knowledge, according to the very constitution of the human intellect, must in some measnre exist prior to the exercise of love or faith or obedience. We must, for example, know something about God before we can love Him, or confide in Him, or obey Him. It is no more possible for a man to be a Christian while he is ignorant of the fundamental truths of religion than it is for one to be a mechanic who knows nothing of the principles of the particular trade to which he would apply himself* Therefore tho cry, Give us practice and ignore doctrine, is folly. It is a demand which cannot be gratified. Men must know before they can do. Besides, it tends to evil. Personal religion, so far as it does not rest on acquaintance with the truths of the Scriptures, is like a house which is built on the sands. In fair weather it may stand, but when the storms beat upon it the whole structure maybe expected to go down with a disastrous crash. Precisely here, indeed, is one of the weaknesses of the Christian cause in our own country at the present day. The study of the Bible in the pulpit and among the people has often been pushed somewhat into the background. Entertainment rather than instruction has been largely sought through the agency of the church. The consequence is a large measure of personal religion which seems to lack a healthy vertebrate column. Where infidelity scatters its tares, though for the most part it indulges in theories^ which have no warrant in fact, and in sneers which area disgrace to those who utter them, they find a lodgment in many a mind just because of its previous ignorance of the Bible. If the mind nad been preoccupied as it ought to have been with the knowledge of Divine truth, such wild notions never would have gained a foothold. We want doctrine. We must have doctrine. For mere dogma, that is, for mere human opin ion about the truths of religion, and peremptorily addressed to men, we need have no great regard but a knowledge of the truth is indispensable.

The form of doctrine here may mean either of two things. Literally it is the type. Perhaps the idea intended to be conveyed is that the truth communicated to us in the scriptures is to be regarded by us as a pattern to which we are to conform. It is the mould into which we are to be poured as metal. That is the proper conception of the office of Christian doctrine. It not an abstraction. It is not intended simply to be known as we may acquaint ourselves with the geography of the heart of China that is, merely for the sake of the information but with no intention to use it. The design of the truth which is revealed to us in the Scriptures is alwavs practical. It is intended to teach us to love and believe and obey God. It is a pattern in which we are to be moulded. With this conception of it, doctrine should be preached from the pulpit. The popular heart is right when it says, Do not give us theology it errs only when it tushes to the other extreme, and cries for enteitainrmnt and not instruction. What is needed is that the truth shall be clearly presented, not as an abstraction, but as a "form." after which human lives are modelled. "Form" here may signify pal or contents. There are details wijich are not revealed. There are my or matters about which liberty of thowht or action is legitimate. But same time just as in the humai there are bones and muscl nerves and organs which are sable, so also is there a sub doctrine which is commnnical scriptures and which is vital cal Godliness. The ch:" has truths all of which are and many of which are constitute "the form of do

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THE TERRE HAUTE EXPRESS. TUESDAY MOBNIHCLJITLY i7.18S8-

The proper office of what is known to us as creeds or confessions of Faith is to state in a concise and systematic manner "the form of doctrine which delivered" unto us in the Bible. They are not intended to supersede the scripture, or to be placed on an equality with them. They aiie not meant to bind- men's consciences.. Ip the Roman. Catholic church, where the voice of the chuieli is practically elevated above that of the Bible, to the various articles of their creed an anathema is attached in condemnation of those who do not receive it. But the Protestant conception of (pnch compends is not that their office ia to approve or condemn men, bncto set forth the substance ot the truth for the pursoof informing the mind and bearing testimony to the world at large. They also serve to discover those who believe alike, and to unitethem together. If the scriptures had in so manv words furnished a summary ot doetrine there would of eoufte be no place for them. But on the contrary, revelation is progressive and historical. It gradually became fuller aa the ages advanced. Its various communications also were made in harmon .with the peculiar occasions whid called them forth. Therefore, if we wish to put into a brief and systematic form the substance of the whole, we must sift it for ourselves from the entire volume of the Old and .New Testament This is a purely human work. The result cannot claim inspiration consequently while there is need for it, such confessions are merely human statements of what is regarded as the substance of Divine revelation, and in themselves do not need the conscience.

Such confessions vary in their extent, according to the circumstances which have fed to their formation. The shortest as well as perhaps the oldest in existence is the ApoatleS creed. It waa probably written along time after all the Apostles were dead but it nevertheless expresses admirably the great fundamental facts of Christianity as taught by them and recorded in the scriptures. The three great divisions of Christendom,—Protestants, Romanists and Greeks—alike receive it. But as the ages went by and various opinions which were in conniict with each other were advanced, it became necessary to make some fuller statement of doctrinethan is contained in that ancient symbol. The Soman Catholics receive not only tho Apostles, but also the Nicene and-Athanaslan creed, &nd the csnbns and- decrees oi the council of Trent* Hnderthe new dogma of infallibility, they are bound to believe on penalty

anathema

whatever is uttered by the pope excathedra, that is, formally cise of his office.

Of the various Protestantconfessions some have originated in local circumstances. Theleaders in particular regions formulated their conceptions of the substance of doctrines into a creed. Others have been the result very largely of differences of opinion. They were made to set forth the truth in opposition to what were conceived to "be prevailing errors, and they have become the standard aronnd which the various denominations have ral lied.. I am not one of those who think that it would be better for the church to dispense with such human compositions. To do so is practifcally impossible. Any denomination which professes to be without a creed, yet really has one, always recognizes something as distinguishing it from others. What is this but setting up creed? Besides, any attempt to abandon such standards, in_ an age when so great a variety of opinion exists under- the name of Christianity^ would be to open the way for the.en trance of elements so widely at variance and often so utterly unsound, aa to fundamentals that the result must be ruinous to the church. (Nor do I think that the time has come when it is practicable to unite evangelical Christians upon the platform of some new confession which will express only essentials and ignore non-essen-tials. Iam sorry that Protestantism has separated into so many denominations. The existing state of thinmay have its compensations. It is not wholly evil* Still it is not the best state. It involves many great drawbacks. I venture to hope that a day is coming when the visible union of the various denominations will be far more perfect than at present. Bnt that day plainly has not yet come. The attempt^ force it only tends to produce dissensions and to add new divisions to those already in existence. Under these circumstances it is our duty, On the one hand, to recognise the harmony which exists between the various Protestant confessions as to essentials, to cultivate the spirit of charity toward those who differ from us in nonessentials, and to co-operate in every good work, On the other hand, it is our duty to seek an intelligent apprehension of the form of doctrine to Which the denomination with which we are associated adheres, and to be loyal to its cause. That liberalism which does not care to understand or to aid the division of, Christ's arm with which a man marches is not good either for the individual or for the work at large. We donotwant bigots, but we do want intelligent members of our denominations. "The form of doctrine which was delivered" by means of a creed to the Presbyterian church of this country is contained in the Westminster confes sion of faith, in the larger and shorter catechisms of the Westminster assembly, and in the form of government and discipline which the denomination has adopted. Presbyterianism, however, in general embraces in our own land the adherents of the Southern assembly, the United Presbyterians, the Dutch and German Reformed, the Covenanters, the Welsh Calvinistic church and some others. The total of its membership more than a million. In point of influence it is second to no denomination in the United States. In other countries it also abounds. Scotland and the north of Ireland are its strongholds. It has its vigors us branches in England, Canada and Australia. It is the dominent form of Protestant Christianity in Holland, France, 8witserland. The Russian church has recently been ltrgely conformed to its system. By missions it has gained a foothold in almost every part of the globe. The Pan-Presbyterian council which brings together representatives from almost every jiortion of the world. We belittle no other denomination when we say that the Presbyterian family combined together is perhaps the langest and most influential part of the Protestant world.

Let us now ask what is Presbyterianism? There are certain principles which are fundamental to it These are clearly defined. Presbyterianism does not belong to the order of the

jelly pit, an organism without bones. As I proceed I nope to be able to point out to you its freedom from bigotry and narrowness. As to its Oathoiicity it stands far in advance of most of the denominations and second to none.: It has solved the problem how to combine strong, dear and systematic statement of truth in a creed, with a practical charity which will exclude none who rive evidence of a genuine faith in Christ But I must not nowanticipate.

The first of the primaries fundaental to Presbyterianism is that the scriptures of the|01d and New Testament are tbe only infslliMe rule of faith and practice. By this it agrees with a)l other evangelical Protestants,

but-it differs from Roaoanism and from Rationalism. Romanism jeeeivea ra-

rale oTlsitk lud practice. Rationalism subjects even tne seriptares to the standard ot mere human comprehension, or the "Christian donsciousness, and thereby virtually elevates man above the word of God. Prisbyterianism in commoh with all evangelical Christians, assigns the place of authority exdosiVely to the- scriptures of the Old and New Testament-

In thelieht of tyis principle, Tecognize the place assignea to the confeesio'n of faith and the catechisms. They are not the "Presbyterian's Bible." Whatever value is supposed to belong to them is held to arise entirely from the fact that they are drawn from the' word of God, They are not presented as infallible. The confession is only a human composition, and may err. It' has authority only as awn chose voluntarily to snbscribe to it Here1 there iil a fall recognition of Christian liberty. At tbe very foundation of Presbyterianism lies the grand Protestant principle that God above is Lord of the conscience. Not content with assuming this truth, the confession of &itn distinctly proclaims it in so many words.

The seeond of the fundamental elements of Presbyterianism is the Calvinistic system of doctrine Everydeacon, every ruling elder, and every minister is required in the most solemn manner publicly to declare that he receives the "confession of Islth as containing tbe system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures." Nosuchsabscription is-'required on the pnrt af private members, because the fact is recognised that it is not the acceptance of a particular phase of evangelical doctrine, but faith in the Lord Jesus Gbrist and obedience to God, wbkh are the requisites of salvation. It assumes that because a man is an Arminian heis not therefore be excluded from tbe visible .ehurcl or from the communion of saints. Bui this subscription is required by officebearers, because this is indispensible to tbe continued existence of Presbyterianism. Thus, on the one hand, liberty to the people is secured, and, on the other, safety to the church is insured.

Observe, however, carefully the limits within which approval of this system is demanded even of office-bearers^ Every word and idea of the confession is not required to be received. All that is demanded is the hearty adoption of the general system of doctrine therein taught. A man may not think that every one of its statements of truth is the best He may have his doubts about minor features. Still, if he -can say truly that he accepts its leading principles, this is according to the very form prescribed, entirely sufficient.

What then is this body of doctrine? I can now do no more, than merely enumerate them' in the most general

terms. They are the plenary inspiration of the scriptures, and their infallibility as one rule of faith and practice the Triune God, the incarnation am

deity of Jesus Christ, the and deity of the Holy Spirit, the faj and entire depravity of ihan,the vicarious atonement of Christ, justification by faith alone, the decrees of God, sovereign and personal election to eternal life, regeneration and sanctification by the Holy Spirit, the necessity of good works, perseverance of the saints, the resurrection of the dead, the general judgment, Heaven, and Hell, the binding obligation of the moral law, the sacraments baptism and the Lord's supper, unlesi a can in the main heartily dedan his acceptance of these truths, he does not accept the system of doctrine contained in the confession of faith.

Calvinism is a system which has been bitterly attacked by two very different kinds of people. Some have been good Christian men and women. Their opposition has sprung very largely from misapprehension. They haves imbibed the notion that it is a horrible monster which dishonors God and de-' bases man. Hence they have, thought that they were pleasing the Master when they were pouring upon it all manner of abuse.. What tney need is to lay aside prejudice and inform themselves. Just in proportion as evangelical denominations came to know each other better does the spirit of controversy disappear. The other class of people who nave assaulted Calvinism consists of bad men and women. Infidels hate it Vile sinners pour out their vilest calumnies upon it. The reason of this is the exalted place to which it raises God ss a holy, and sovereign ruler, and the stamp of con demnation which it sets upon sin. What they need is to have their hearts broken into repentanco and renewed in tbe likeness of God.

In the face of all opposition and yet in the .spirit of Christian charity, I: claim for Calvanism that as to its substance it is taught in the scriptures. They are the proper test of its truthfulness. It also harmonizes With all related fads In other words it furnishes a satisfactory solution of the problems of hnman life and salvation, so far as they can be solved in this world. Initspractical influence also it is most wholesome, for it exalts God, humbles man, magnifies Christ, and it promotes holiness, by furnishing the most noble of all incentives.

The third of the fundamental principles of Presbyterianism is its scheme of church government All officebearers are required to say that they "approve the government and discipline of the Presbyterian church in the United 8tates." Here, again, you will notice the catholicity preserved even in the .form of subscription. No claim is made that we are the church of Christ, to the exclusion of others. The confession of faith itself says that the invisible church consists of the whole number of God's true people and that the visible church consists of those throughout the world that profess the true religion, together with their chil dren. Thus the fold is assumed to be wider for them than any denomination, the office-bearer is not even asked to hold that our form of government is in its details taught in the scriptures. He may believe tiiat the polity of the church is not settled in tne New Testament beyond a few of its elements, but was left to be developed as necessity arose. All that is demanded is an approval of the form of government known as Presbyterian, as one which according to the word of God is right and expidient

What then are its leading features? There are just throe of them. One is

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who presides in an ecclesi: body holds his position, not as a superior, but as an equal with his brethren, and only called for the time to occupy the chair.

Another feature is the government of each church by a bench of elders. This distinguishes us on the one side from these ecclesiastical Organisations which hand the control of their spiritual affairs over to the ministry and on the other side, from those which commit government and discipline directly to the communicants. The ruling elders of Presbyterianism are chosen by the people to represent them In these matters. Their qualifications they owe to God. Their elevation to office they owe to the voice of their brethren, in all th$t pertains to the administration of government

cipline,they are theeqnalsof.the isiem. In.tlieeession they control the majority ot theirvvoffcs. One them from every eiguiNatton accept when twoehunneasre united in a stngle pastoral charge, is entitled to a seat presbytery and synod. As many ruling elders Mtrilnistera'are chosen to the general assembly. •.

Tho fftiid- feature is the unity of lurches in higher btxlies for tbejnurof review and cbntrbl. The Ptosis the

jytery is- generally regarded Ultimate source of authority.

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constitution without it has received the approval of the prescribed number of. presbyteries. No legislation the general-aammbly is binding, if it ^conflicts with the constitution which has been adopted by these bodies. But a system of review and control extends through a succession of organizations, up to that one which represents the entire church. An act done in presbytery -is reviewed in synod and ansct done la synod is reviewed in the general' assembly. Thus the humblest member of thechurch can in important cases bf' eomplaint or appeal, (to up Btep

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These,' 'then, are the fancUm'ental prindples of PresbyterianiBin: The principles of the Old and Ne#'Testament, the only infallible rule of faith and practice the Calvinistic system of doctrine, and the Presbyterian form churchTgovermnent Presbyterianis not the adoption of one of thai principles, but of all of- them. All evangelical churches accept therscriptures as the only infallible rale of faith and practice, but all are not Presbyterian. ,The: Calvinistic system of doctrineis.tanght in the thirty-nine articles of the Church of .England* but that church is Episcopal in its form of government There .are churcnefe which hate the same system of government as that by which we Ore controlled, but which are' not Calvinistic in their theology. 86 you peroeive that it is not one of these prindples, bnt all of them, that constitute Piesbyjterianism. "t

I have not undertaken to show why we receive this form of doctrine. Time rtould not permit. For thepresent oc caSidh we must be content to answer the question as to what it is. I may. however, add that we receive it ber cauae .webelieveit to be in harmony with the scriptures. For the Bake convenience we call- its doctrines Calvinism, just as we speak of Armenianism or Wesleyanism. But we do. not mean that the system originated with Calvin. He was merely one of,its great expounders at the timet ot tho Reformation. With equal propriety it might be called Augustinianism, after another of its great expounders, who lived a thousand yeanp before the, great Swiss reformer. But we accept it, not because it was taught either by Augustine or Calvin, but because ike find it inthe word God. The proof of its presence tlier? I cannot now undertake to offer.

Presbyterianism has a great past Even men .like Carlyle and Fj-oude, who have drifted far away from the old moorings, yet rise up and testify that to Calvinism modern civilization owes almost everything that lias strength and permanence in it Froude says, "Calvanism is the spirit, as I have shown you, which risrc iti revolt against untruth the spirit which as I have shown you, has ap' peered and reappeared and in due time will appear again, unless God be a delusion, and man bear the hearts that perish. For it is but the i.nflash ing upon the conscience of the nature and origin of the laws by which mankind are governed, in laws which exist, whether we, deny them, and will have their way, to our weal or woe, ac cording to the attitude in which we please to place ourselves toward them, imbedded like the laws of gravity in the nature of things, not made by us, not to'be altered by us, but to be disi covered' and obeyed by us above everlasting peril."

It has been the form of doctrine too, which has widely prospered and by which millions nave been won to Christ and heaven. Tear away itci record and what a blank would exbt in the annals of the race!

At the present, also, it stands in the front rank of God's people. We have no word of disparagement for other evangelical denomination^. We take them by the hand. We bid them God speed. But in numbers, devotion, intelligence, we are not ashamed^ to be compared with any other portion of the great sacramental host of Christ

A future too of great glory is before: Presbyterianism. Foolish people have said that it is dead. Some have de dared that the world has outgrown it.

resbyter lid that lared thi But today it is leading iti every good' work and it will so continue, at least until all present smouldered

zation which will continue in it the best features of each one of them. Should such a day ever come Presbyterianism will contributes noble part to its constitution.

I rejoice to be a Presbyterian. But rejoice still more to be a Christian. Let our watchword in common with all evangelical denominations be the great saying of Augustine, "In essentials, unity in non-essentials, liberty, and charity in all."

The Chnrchcl.

The Central church baa greatly prospered in more ways than one under the ministry of Mr. Parry.

The Rev. A. Reeves, of, Worthington will preach at St Stephen's church every other Sunday during the absence on his vacation of the Rev. Mr. Dunham.

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Father McMuHen would be snceeded

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Jjit roll call last night the police^were assigned.to newdistrfetsasfbllows: First District—Mclntyre and Manchester.

Secondr-Bosten and Myerft. Third—Boris and Klyne.. FtitirtH—Murphy and Thomas. •Fifih—McKenna and Kinnerk.i .- Sixth—TViylor and TrterWeiler. 'Seventh—Canghlan aad Hice. Eighth1—Smith and Bode#jEn.

N inth—Huston atod Brown. Roundsman—^Ben Rodgers.

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Mrs. Lee flinch and daughter returned, yesterday afternoon from CSndnnati, where they have been visiting for some time.

Anltallan'Traffedy

Senator Ckmuczoni went out driving with, bis eon. and Benedetti and Canali at A^nila, Italyt On tbe road they were'met by Vkentini, nephew of Canali, who .angrily demanded from Benedetti the immediate repayment of $2,000. Benedetti refused. Vicent?ini fired three shots at Benedetti, tailing him on the spot. The other ottcupants of -the carriage immediately jumped up with the purpose of arrestng the'. assassin who again fired, this time killing his uncle, Gannali, and seriously wounding tbe son of Camuzsrini.30T

Signor Givazri, the eminent Italian rotestant, is disabled by rheumatism from which he has suffered for severa months. c?

K. Wheeler and wife will

leave to-morrow evening for Marengo, 111., where they will bury their child, and will then take a vacation of five or six weeks duration.

The Central Presbyterian choir was rger than usual Sundt ranging waa far above ordinary.

larger than usual Sunday, and the ainary. Mr. R, L. -.Alder, Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Adams and Miss Ida Ensey assisted the regular singers.

A debt of $410 has just been paid by the Asbury M. E. church for past improvements. The subscriptions have made, and the debt paid within the past two months. The pastor now desires the members who have not returned their benevolent cards to do so at their earliest convenience, with liberal contributions to the benevolent causes.

A Change of Priests.

Indianapolis Journal: Father McMnllen, for several years priest at St. Mary's Irish Catholic church, Richmond, yesterday preached his farewell sermon there, having been transferred to Terre Haute, tis understood that he will be succeeded by Father Ives, ot New Castle.

Richmond Palladium: Father Logan, of Terre Haute, will succeed Father MeMnllen as the priest of tbe congregation that worships at 8L Mary's, but be has a two months' leave of absence, and will visit Canada before taking chaise. In the meantime, Father Ryves, of New Castle, will officiate.

Father Frances, in conversation with an Express reporter last night, said that Father Peter Hanley had been appointed priest of St Patrick's parish during Father Logan's leave ot absence and nntil the arrival of Father McMullen. He said Father McMnllen had quite a wide reputation throughout the atate. The Father did not think that

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full line of

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The Trade Dollar.

All persons who.were indebted to me prior to June lst, 18&, can settle their accounts with trade dollars at par, dollar for doiar. Now is your time to settie your Mils arid get 15 per cent •T JOHSPADDOCK,

Boots and Shoes, 407 Main St.

Summer School of Freneh.

Prof. Bschimont is now organizing classes. Natural method. Lessons at 0

m. and at 7 p. m., at Commercial College Hall. A splendid opportunity. Gome and hear a lesson.

Telephone your order to Brinkrqan & Russell for shavings $1.25 per load

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There are two things necessary to make a fine Phseton: First, you must buy good material^ Second, employ skilled mechanics to work it Every article used in my factory is the best that money can buy. 1 make no effort to make cheap work: Such work would not pay me.

The skilled mechanics employed and care exerciser! in my factory warrants' first-dass and Btylish Work. If there is anything new in the Carriage line, you will find it at my factory, 319 and 321 Cherry street. ..

ROBERT M. HARRISON,

TERRE HAUTE, INI).

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MARSHALL,

388 MAIN STREET:

AND OTHER MAKES CF

D. H. BALDWIN, Indianapolis.

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SWEEPI5G REDUCTIONS!

ora COMPLBTi IiUCKS OF

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of Brlnkman &

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Redaction.

J. P- BRENNAN has reduced his {gripes on suite made to order from his ttsnal low prices, five dollars on each tait, as he wishes to dispose of goods now on hand to make room for his fall, stock. The bestof workmanship guaranteed. 651 Main street

Wool Wanted!

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Woolen Mills are still in the rade, with a number one stock

pf.goods of their own make, and a number of pieces that have been cut,# which we will sell at reduced prices*We are always ready to exchange^ goods for wool at net cash prices.

U. R. JEFFERS.

Refrigerators and Ice Boxes

at reduced prices, to close out stock. TOWNLEY BROS., 612 and 514 Main street. I f!

Shavings $1.25 per load, at Brinkman & Russell's, on and after Monday, July 16th. ix

Klugel & Lynch

are getting in a superb lot of Mantels, at No. 623 Main street See them, they are beauties. They are prepared to ao promptly

Tin and Slate. Roofing, Plumbing, and Tin and Sheet Iron Work of every description. They guarantee satisfaction in work and Dricee.

James M. Dishon and no other |pGoes forth in haste With bills and paste, ...,

OF THE

necessarily be of interest to the people of Terre Haute, and surrounding country, particularly the work made by ROBERT M. HARRISON, at his factory, 319 and 321 Cherry Street. He is the largest and most extensive Car riage builder in this part of the state, and, in a business experience of eight years, has made a reputation for making fine work second to none in the state Knowing that in all cities of this siae ihere are enough people who appreciate good work to buy all that one factory can make, I have made good work, sold it to these people, and kept the money here when it would have gone to other cities, had 1 not had good work when the people wanted it. •, Hv

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