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P acific C hristian “GO YE, THEREFORE, TEACH ALL NATIONS.” c •10NM0UTH, OREGON ; FRIDAY, OCT. 24, 1879. —--------------------------------------------------------------- -- --------------- VOL. LX. — F&olfiLo C hristian messen & er , Devoted to the osuse of Primitive Christi anity, and the diffusion of general in formation. Price Per Year, in Advance, $2.50 All business letters should be addressed to T. F. Campbell, Editor, or Mary Stump, Publisher, Monmouth, Oregon. Advertisers will find this one of the best mediums on the Pacific Coast for making their business known. RATES OFABVEBl'lSXVG 1 ' i 1 Inch......... ii 00 $2 4 ft<) H Col.......... 2 7 4 1)0 x Col.......... M Col......... r- 7 oe 12 20 12 w 1 Col............ N 3 M 50 00 00 (M> 00 SI 7 12 20 35 uO CO 00 uu co St. Petersburg which he would have if Count Schouvaloff were to be ap pointed Chancellor of the Empire. M. de Giers is not Bismarkian, neither are M. M. Hamburger and Jomini. Then there is the possibility of Prince Gortschakoff’s being called upon at a critical moment to resume the direc tion of affairs, and however remote that possibility may be, yet as long as Prince Gurtschakoff remains titula ry of the post; it will continue toex- ist. Such is briefly and, as it is un- derstood^ here, the true character of the Russo-German newspaper war. London Letter. Notice« in local column« 10 cents per line for each insertion. Yearly advertisements on liberal terms. r Professional fiards (1 square) »12 per annum. (BBOUUB OOBBESPONDEiCB I . L ondon , Sept. 2G, 1879. . The report of the Select Standing Correspondence Committee of the Dominion House on Berlin Letter. agi ¡cultural and kindred matters for (BEOt’LAR COBBBWOXDEJiCE). the session of 1819 hasjust been issued. »■> The inquiries of this committee were B erlin , Sept. 19, 1879. largely directed to the question of the The undignified squabble now go cattl§ trade with Great Britain. It ing on between the Prussian and Ger Appears that while navigation remain man press is attracting a good deal ed open last year 18,655 head of cattle more notice than it in reality deserv and 41,750 sheep were sent to this es. It is merely the consequence of |Countiy. Some 9,000 of the cattle an essential personal animosity of came from Chicago and the North- long standing between Prince Bis West, and the rest, togetherwith all mark and Prince Gortsehakoff, and, but some 1,000 of the sheep were to fight it out, they have resorted to raised in Canada. The export value the only weapons they had at their I of the whole was $2,117,525, the cost disposal for the purpose. Prince Bis ishes to force the dismissal of!of feed Put theni in condition for mark wi--------------------- i * I the voyage 8130,602 ; and the freight Prince Gortkchakoff upon the Czar paid to the various shippers for their and the latter knows it. It was carriage exceed 8500,000. It also ap shortly after the Congress, when the pears that three-fourths of the ship Prussian Chancellor discovered that ments made from New York and Prince Bismark was patronizing Count Boston were on account of Canadians- Schonvaloff, for the ostensible pur- who have the export cattle made en . pose of securing for him to succession tirely in their own hands. In reply to the Chancellorship, that Prince to the question whether the trade was Bismark was patronizing Count Schu- likely to increase in the future one of valoff, for the ostensible purpose of the witnesses examined made refer securing for him the succession to the ence to the fact that whereas only 18- Chancellorship, that Prince Gortscha- 600, head of cattle had been exported koff made the first attack against his from Canada last year, the receipts in enemy. Then.came Bismark’s slash the market of Chicago alone were last ing retort in the Grenzboien. He year ,1,038,608 head. In other words taxed Prussia with ingratitude. Know the er;tire shipments of the cattle by ing that to be the corde.sensible with the St. Lawrence route to this coun every true Pruimiaa. He drew up»the try throughout the year only equalled ballanoe of obligation between Prussia some two days’ receipts in the Chica and Germany, revealing a good deal go market, the years value of the one that iwas not known, all that did being just over 82,000,000 and the equally littlecredit'te both , partiescon- years’ value of the other being be -cerned. In the mutual recrimination tween 365,000,000 and 870,000,000. that has been carried on since there has It may be mentioned that ten years .really net been much .that could possi ago the receipts of cattle in Chicago bly interest outsiders who were unac numbered.only 333,000. It is estima <juainted with the nature of the quar ted that the cattle available for ex rel. Prime Gortschak off's utterances port purposes in Ontaria and Quebec at Baden the other day served to re (the two exporting province«), number vive hostilities, which were begin something like 10,000 or 12,00 head, ning to fiag> but the fact that the so it is evident that any extensive de Prussian Chancellor is practically en velopment of the export from Cana retiaiite divests everything he said of dian ports can .only occur in the event the grave significance it would other of.the embargo upon Western Ameri wise have involved. Whether Prince can .cattle being removed. One of the Ckutsehakcff Sympathies with France principal witnesses examined (Mr. or not must be a matter of compara Thomas Cramp, of the Dominion tive indifference Xo Prince Bismark, Steamship Company) gave lengthy who knows better than anybody how evidence a« to the much influence his Highness poeaesRos of the existing prohibition to export at the present moment in the councils western cattle by way of Canada. The of the Czar The «trong and deep- following are some of the chief points rooted hatred with which these two he stated;— statesman are animated towards each ** The order of the Privy Council other cannot affect the political rela which hasaeheduled the United States tions between Russia and Germany necessitates the slaughtering of b ,yond a certain extent It has per animals within ten days of the arrival haps given rise to a momentary cool on the other In de of the Atlantic; at ness, but nothing more. If Count first this wa^t great blow to the Schouvaloff were to replace Prince Gortechakoff to morrow there would trade, and the regulation which came be an end to it, and we should soon into foroe in Canada ap|>eared to se see the two Powers on the most cor cure for Canadians the advantage. dial terms. In the present state of But Canadians have so small a num things Prince Bismark does not com- ber of cattle to export that they are Wl wd that predominating influence at able to make use of that advantage ■■ 1 1 ”. only to a »mall extent. At the same time, cattle cannot be exported from the Western States through Canada, so that this enormous trade from the United States is lost to Canadians and is done by American’s, although Can adian capital is so largely invested in it. The trade is adapting itself to the ten days rule, and the time will no doubt come when Liverpool and .Bir kenhead will be the great cattle mar kets instead of Smithfield. Our geo graphical position has enabled us hitherto to tap the trade of the West ern States, but it will now pass over Americarr -railways and American ground, and we will lose the advan tage of it. NO. 43. that it is well, sometimes, to have a | 7. After finishing an article, good kind of compelling, or constraining ! writers go over, alter and amend, and force on and about us. 1 often mark out largely; they pause 1. The first and most important to see how much they can mark out qualification for a Christian editor is, without losing an idea; how much I suppose, a sincere desire to promote they can lop off, and yet have the the cause of Christ. Men may write I real good—all the real good—and that or preach for other reasons ; yet the even more decided and forceable. prompting motive is . vital, especially 8. Doubtfid matters should be left in an editor and preacher. If he is out; both by editors and correspon only aiming at a living—money dents. And this applies to words as making; or if he is seeking the well as themes. There is enough to praise of men, or anything beneath speak and write about concerning the skies, his low and groveling mo which there is no doubt. Hard tive will probably cause low and ’ words, severe or bitter words, are al faulty work—a failure. ways out of place, and if a word even 2. ’They need good literary attain- borders on this objectionable style, it ments, and a good style. In this fast is betterto better to omit it. “ A soft ______ answer age especially the press demands.[ turneth away wrath ; while grievous California Letter. stiong and educated men—first class words stir up strife.” men. 9. But when you are sure of truth, Bro. Campbell: 3. They need to be wise, also pru-I and that the utterance of it is likely By this time you are, I presume, dent ; that is, able to judge of pro to d*o good, put it down. Put it down busily engaged with your college prieties and improprieties. How plainly ; “ whether they will hear, or glasses and duties. But I hope you have not so soon forgotten your visit many have failed hère, plunging whether they, will .forbear.” Do not to California Certainly we have not headlong into difficulties, from which ( hesitate for personal popularity’s sake, forgotten it, nor will we. In fact, we they could never extricate themselves. or to avoid suffering. Speak the are not half done being grateful for It is here that personal difficulties ! truth, speak it boldly; and suffer for it. How good it is to meet and con come in ; here hobbies are ridden to ' it if need be. Some people- are very | bold and out-spoken on most points, fer with old friends, ever true to the the death of the papers. 4. They must be working men, not but on some they cannot speak, out. right! in any -sectional or partisan sense, but A true Christian soldier can contend After much fatigue with the sick, I truëf laborious workers, as far from for the whole trutn. “ Whatsoever reached home, and found all on foot. sluggards, or men of ease as men can ’ things are pure,” true, good, is his Last Lord’s day we had a nice Lord’s day school, and a very pleasant meet get. For the amount of w ork is ’ ' mctto. ing for worship at the Odd Fellows great, great beyond endurance gener i 10. To please men, to increase the Hall, Oakland ; and I feel encouraged ally. Aye ! it is work that is needed I patronage of* the paper—however laudable and desirable this may be— to toil on in and for the only cause here. 5. They should be men of strong : is not the object. I’aul said : “ If 1 worthy of labor and suffering. To-night, Oct. 10th, I commenced a faith ; rising above party, above per ' yet please men I should not be .the meeting in Stockton The difficulties sonal friends, above self—above all ! servant of Christ.” Christ said : are many, but the necessity is that is earthly. For, often the clouds “ How can ye believe who seek honor pressing, and the bisho,« of the are dark and lowering. Often the one of another, and seek not that church have determined on this angry storm rages, the thunders roll, honor that cometh from God <mly ?” course, The Loid guide and bless<the and the earth quakes. They need to “Study to show thyself approved believe and feel that the voice of the unto God.” “ Be thou a good soldier effort. ** He ruleth over all.” Since we are to make an effort for Lord is above^the in ghty waters; of Jesus Christ.” But without completing this sub the more general circulation of the that he rules over all, and is forever P acific C hristian M essenger , it blessed ; and that thougK weeping ject, this may suffice. Too little may may be that I can aid some by a few endure for the night, rejoicing cometh be better than too much. in the morning. Such editors can When my meeting closes here, I remarks on . . —• wait for his reward, and hear the may write again. And if our breth THE DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF taunts and jeers of the unwise and ren will write from all parts of the EDITORS AND CORRESPONDENTS. I erring. * coast, we will understand each other That we have failed- to use the 6. Even so must his correspondents better. If then, you tell us what the press properly is clear. In this par be wise, partaking largely of all the other papers report, and much of ticular we have been very “ unfaithful I traits [leculiar to the editor ; just as a their labors, we shall extend our stewards.” We have not used it half deacon needs the leading qualification« vision, our joy and our strength. enough, nor with wisdom and pro of a bishop. There is, and can be no good reason priety, often, when we employed it at why this coast may not have a DUTIES OF WRITERS. all. Like an instrument, with two superior weekly (not weakly), devoted These are both numerous and im- edge« and a point, it is to be used to the propagation of the Gospel. In with care; but it must be usid. To portant. Take a few items : the name of reason, why not ? We 1. They should have something to turn it over to the enemy, or enemies, excel in implements, Ac. California and allow them to use it undisturbed, say, something ot importance. is the oldest country in the world for 2. They should know how to say would be illustrated by men in war. refusing, or failing ta use the modern it—how and when to begin ; the its age. Why not excel in this grace powerful weapons, while their enemies words to be used, and the arrange also—in the use of the great power of have them and uscdthem with terrible ment of them, and when and where to the age—the printing press ? C. K endrick . effect. We have seen thd abuse of stop. Stockton, Cal., Oct. 13, 1879. 3. They should know how to use a the press by injudicious men, how ever well they meant, and we fear to pen—how to write, and not presume —Rather a novel way of summon ■** try again.” This cannot be ne too much on the education of printers. 4. Personal matters should not be ing people to church is that adopted cessary or wise. Let u» improve on allowed in a religious paper, as a by a Bristol clergyman. Just before the past. But before proceeding further rule. Hence if a man desires to the time for service he marches ry I glorify himself he i* not prepared to through the streets clad in white sur interest in any paper, and that I have write. So, if he desires to destroy plice and ecclesiastical hat; in one hand he carr ies a book marked with a some experience and observation or degrade others. touching the use and abuse of the 5. While writing for English read large red cross, and in the other a printing press. It is possible for men ers it is not proper to indulge in bell, which be rings as he walks. He to become editors just to feel that Latin, Greek, or other foreign j hrases is accompanied by a boy with a lan they are editors! And others may or words. Some common reader tern, and continually cries,** Come to write to see their names in print; yet might conclude that the object was to church.” Of course, he is followed by a curious crowd. I have no person or persons of either show what the world calls learning. class in mind now. I know you have 6. They should always consider no itching for the scribes place. well and closely what they write. —In a fit of righteous indignation (Don’t put this in Latin, please; Eng Will it honor God, or profit man ? a Methodist pastor at Octonto, Wis lish is better). 1 believe yon have to Will it promote peace and good will ? consin, informed his congregation that be pushed up, and then propped in or will it cause unnecessary contro he wpuld not preach any more for the editorial chair, by "a chain of versy, bad feejings, discord, or other them until they paid him enough of well directed circumstances,** or evil/ Will it prevent evil or, do his over-due salaiy to buy a suit of providences. And I believe, also, good ? clothes decent enough for the pulpit. 5