Thoughts on Washington Centennial Reflections by Chauncey Depew
A synopsis of Chauncey M. Depew's Centennial oration at the New York Treasury steps on April 30, 1880. It ecstatically recalls Washington's inauguration, the birth of liberty, the Articles of Confederation's failure, and the birth of the US Constitution, praising Hamilton, Madison, and Washington while linking a century of growth to constitutional liberty.
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World News Briefs and Curiosities Collide Across Oceans
A roundup of varied notes reports the US holding half the world swine, Paris Eiffel Tower finishes, 925 foot bird cage height, and Paris Exposition wire supply. It cites cinchona seeds worth 1000 a ounce, emigration trends, railroads worth vast sums, and Dracula of puzzles pigs in clover. It notes Welsh and Canadian census shifts, a Bridgeport inventor’s new puzzle, and hunting pressures on elk and deer in Wyoming and Colorado.
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Time's Servant and Eternity Reflected in Daily Life
Bishop Huntington laments how people treat their past and present, calling moments serve as fleeting playthings of forever while urging compassion for others despite flaws and neglect. He warns against harsh judgment and stresses charity.
Glorious Condition of These United States Sermon
Dr. Talmage at Brooklyn Tabernacle argues the American cause is aided by divine host, citing Elisha and Lookout Mountain visions, and urging faith, prayer, and moral reform to secure republic, elections, and national sobriety. He praises Washington and Lincoln eras and envisions a Christian-led, united hemisphere under God.
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Secret Acts of Self Denial Worth More Than Tongue Comforts
A succinct moral note from J H Newman emphasizes that a single act of self denial and sacrifice for duty outweighs mere good thoughts and warm prayers indulged by idle people. It frames discipline as the true test of character over sentiment.
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