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8 tfOT WILLING TO UNITE. THE SYDOD REJECTS TH I HOUSE OF BISHOPS’ OVERTURES. Dr. Schmucker Characterizes the Bish ops’ Letter an Impudent Communi cation-Doctrinal Issues in the Way of a Union of the Episcopalian and Lutheran Communions—The Synod Trying to Settle the Theological Seminary Question. The United Synod spent the last hours of its moraine session and the greater part of its afternoon session yesterday in a heated and tangled debate over the overtures from the House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church upon the subject of Christian unity, which it rejected with the determination that it would not advise any union upon the grounds named in the com munication. The declaration from the House of Bishops was laid before the synod the day it con vened, and was referred to a committee consisting of Maj. H. A. Meetze, of Tennes see; Rev. J. H. Wilson, of South Carolina,and Rev. L. G. M. Miller, of South west Virginia The committee submit ted its report yesterday morning, and its consideration involved the synod hi a de bate upon doctrinal points which lasted nearly the entire day. There was a strong opposition on the part of the synod to en tertaining any overtures whatever looking to a union or the two communions upon any other basis than a strict conformity to Lutheran doctrine and practice. • THE BISHOPS’ DECLARATION'. The declaration is the outcome of a move ment started by the Protestant Episcopal church in 1853 to heal the divisions of Christendom, and to more fully develop the Catholic idea of the Christian church. A commission of Bishops was empowered to confer with other Chris tian bodies who were <lis[)osed to unite upon a common basis. The commission, in con formity with the terms of its apjioiiitment, formally set forth and advocated certain suggestions and recommendations intended to accomplish the end sought for. In 1880 the bishops of the American church, moved by appeals from Christians in foreign countries, who were struggling to free themselves from the usurpations of the Bishop of Romo, set forth a declaration to the effect that in virtue of the solidarity of the Catholic Episcopate, it was the duty of the episcopates of ali national churches hold ing the Primitive Faith and Order, and of their Bishops to protect in the holding of that faith, and the recovering of that Order, those who have been wrongfully deprived of it, and thus without demanding a rigid uniformity or the sacrifice of their national traditions of worship and disci pline, or of their rightful autonomy. PLAN OF THE UNION. In order to reunite the sundered parts of Christendom, and for the protection and encouragement of those who have with drawn from Roman obedience, the Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal church set forth: That their earnest desire is that the Sa viour’s prayer, “That we all may be one,” may, in its deepest and truest sense, be speedily fulfilled. That they believe that all who have boon duly baptized with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, are members of the holy Catholic church. That in all things of human ordering or human choice relating to modes of worship and discipline, or to traditional customs, the church is ready in the spirit of love and humility to forego all preferences of her own. That the church does not seek to absorb other communions, but rather co-operating with them on the basis of a common Faith and Order, to discountenance schisms, to heal the wounds of the body of Christ, and to promote the Chanty which is the chief of Christian graces and the visible manifesta tion of Christ to the world. THE BASIS PROPOSED. The declaration affirms that Christian unity can be restored only by the return of all Christian communions to" the principles of unity exemplified by the undivided cath olic church, during the first ages of its ex istence, holding those principles to tie the substantial deposit of Christian Faith aud Order committed by Christ and His apostles to the church unto the end of the world, and therefore incapable of being compro mised or surrendered. The declaration set forth as the inherent parts of this sacred deposit, and therefore as essential to the restoration of unity among the d;vided branches of Christendom, the following; The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament as the revealed word of God. The Nicene Creed as the sufficient state ment of the Christian faith. The two sacraments, Baptism and the Supper of the Lord, ministered with unfail ing use of Christ’s words of institution, and of the elements ordained by Him. The historic Episcopate locally adanted to the methods of its administration to the varying needs of the nations and peoples of God into the unity of his church. The House of Bishops expressed its grief over the divisions which affiict the Christian church, and declared its desire and readiness, as soon as there f shall be any authorized response to its declaration, to en ter into conference with all Christian bodies seeking the restoration of the organic unity of the church. THE COMMITTEE’S REPORT. The committee in its re|>o t expressed pleasure in having received th > declaration and the letter of the Secretary of the con vention, accompanying it. Jan l begged to ?ut on record the assurance that the .utheran church is praying with renewed and increasing earnestness that some measure may bo adopted mos; speedily for the reunion of the sundered parts of Christ endom and that with its well known and well defined principles of opposition to anything like schisms, and with a fe rveut ueslre that all who profess the uarne of Christ might, in accordance with His prayer, “be one.” The declaration con taining such expressions, and coming from so large and influential body of Christians, the committee said, is a most cheering sign that in the not very far distant future both oommunions may see eve to eye, having one faith, one Lord and baptism. THE BASIS OK UNION The committee agreed fully with the Bishops in their affirmation that Christian unity can be restored only by the return of all Christians to the principles of unity ex emplified by the undivided Catholic church during the past ages of her existence, hold ing these principles to lie the substantial de osit of Christian faith and order com mitted by Christ and His apostles to the church, and, therefore, incapable of i eing compromised or surrendered, but while agreeing in this, the committee failed to agree with the House of Bishops, when they proceed to particularize the in herent parts of the sacred deposit, and say in their second proposition, “We believe the Nioena creed to be a sufficient statement of the Christian faith.” Upon this point the committee reported that it. was sufficient for it to say that in the Nicene creed nothing is said of the total depravity of man and the impossibility of salvation except through faith in Christ. Other spec ifications in the declaration the committee complained are too uncertain, and capable of too many constructions to be approved by it. FURTHER TREATY INVITED. “By this answer,” it added, “we trust the House of Bishops will not conclude that we desire to treat with too little consideration their overtures or to break off further com munication or negotiation upon a matter so desirable to be consum mated. Our purpose is simply to be frank which we believe will be appreci- And while our purpose is not to sug gest to the House of Bishops, we trust they | will honor us for calling their attention to j the fact that in the earlier years of the I English reformation negotiations were in j progress between Archbishop Cranmer and j Bishop Fox and other English divines and ’ the fathers of the German reformation at | Wittcnburg. on the basis of the Augsburg j confession and the apology. These were in- I temiptod by Henry VIIL, and we ask would | it not lio most salutary and the proposed end I reached, if these negotiations could lie re I sumed at the points of interruption by the Lutheran and Protestant Episcopal churches I and the other bodies which have come out I of the English church since that time.” The committee recommended that the over ture tie spread at large upon th' minutes of the synod and that a copy of the report upon it as the synod’s action, be transmitted according to the request of the .Secretary of the House of Bishops, ami with it the as surance from the synod that it will labor and pray for the desired union. OPPOSED TO A UNION. The committee reported that it was with unfeigned pleasure that the communication was received. Rev. Dr. Fox, of Southwest Virginia, was pronounced in his opposition to entertaining the overture, ana he ob jected at once to indorsing the statement that it was received with “unfeigned” pleas ure. He could not agree, either, to the proposition that the Nicene creed is a suffi cient statement of the Christian faith. He wanted the word “unfeigned" stricken out, and the synod indorsed his suggestion. Rev. Prof. Peschau suggested that if the Episcopal Church would subscribe to the Augsburg confession there might he s ome hopes lor a union. DR. SCHMUCKEIt’S PLAIN WORDS. Rev. Dr. Schmucker, representative from the General Council, considered the com munication impertinent. The reading of it, he said, aroused his indignation. Nme tentlis of Protestantism reject the claim of the Episcopate as essential to the church of Christ. The House of Bishops considers the Nicene creed sufficient, and asks that tiie reformation be ignored. A more im pertinent communication Dr. Schmucker did not believe could have been sent out. Its very propositions, lie said, shows that the church from which it emanates is not prepared for unity. Rev. Dr. Horn," President of the Synod, took the floor and spoke on the report. He confessed that the communication did not make upon him the same impression that it did upon Dr. Schmucker. Asa matter of fact he honored the feeling which prompted the members of the House of Bishops in setting forth, even if narrowly, a basis upon whicn tiie Bishops would lie willing to unite. The Lutheran church, he said cannot give up tiie results of the Reformation. The committee referred to the Episcopal church as more nearly allied than any other to the Lutheran faith. A debate arose upon tills point and gradually drifted into a general discussion of tho similarity be tween the Episcopal and Lutheran doc trines. A COURTEOUS VIEW. Maj. Meetze. in discussing the report, ex pressed surprised at what he considered an uncalled-for attack by Dr. Schmucker upon the Episcopal ehnreh. He did not consider that Dr. Schmucker’s statements were founded on fact. Although firm in his lielief in the doctrines and practice of Lutheranism, he saw no reason why the overture should not be received with courtesy. Dr. Holland, of South Carolina; Dr. Brown,of the Holston Synod; Rev. Prof. Konier, of Tennessee; Dr. Fox and Rev. Mr. Miller, of South West Virginia: Rev. I)r. Drelier, Rev. A. L. Crouse and Rev. J. E. Bushnell, of Virginia; Rev. 8. T. Hallman, of South Carolina; Rev. Prof. Peschau, of North Carolina; Dr. Henkel, of Tennessee, and half a dozen others took part in the debate. A part of the last item of the report, in which tiie Committee recommended the transmission to the House of Bishops of tho assurance that the synod will labor and pray for the desired union, was stricken out, after a lengthy debate, and various amend ments had been projiosed and rejected. NOT DESIROUS OK A TREATY. The disposition of the synod was to treat the overture as a business proposi tion and to dispose of it in a manner that will not in any way convey the impression that it was anxious to enter into a treaty with the House of Bishops, or any other denomination upon any such basis as that proposed in the Bishops’ declation. An effort was made to exclude the overture from the minutes of the synod, but this failed, and the report of the committee was ordered transmitted to the Secretary of the convention from which the overture ema nated. THE SEMINARY QUESTION. The consideration of the report of the Committee upon the Theological Seminary occupied the rest of the day, with the ex ception of a short time which was devoted to otlier matters. Tho committee earnestly urged that the synod should at its present session seriously consider the advisability of establishing a general theological seminary. 1. “Because several of our district synods in the exercise of tiie right of petition have concurred in urging upon you such action. 2. “Because it is an abnormal condition for a church in a settled State to be depend ent upon outside resources for means of education. 3. “Because a seminary in our own midst would develop a greater iuterest in the mat ter of a supply of ministers from within the congregations themselves. 4. “Because our present arrangement un der which some are educated at Philadelphia, some at Gettysburg, some at Conover, and some at Newbury, cannot result otherwise than in a ministry constantly becoming more unlike in certain things and impairing practical unity, and besides such a seminary would send out men more truly of one mind and spirit, more surely in sympathy in tho common work before them and possessing in a greater degree an important adaptation for their field of labor.” A COMMITTEE APPOINTED. Mr. G. B. Cromer, of the South Carolina synod, spoke at length and forcibly on the report. Dr. Brown, Mr. Bushnell and Prof. Peschau and others also spoke on the report. Dr. Brown favored taking immediate steps toward starting a seminary. The prevailing sentiment was thatFwhile a theological semi nary is needed it is not practicable just now. A resolution authorizing the appointment of a committee to report on the feasibility of establishing a theological seminary now was adopted. The following were appointed on the committee; J. D. Shirey, Rev. L. G. M. Miller, G. B. Cromer, Rev. V.R. Stick ley, Rev. J. K. Handier,Rev. J. 1,. Derrick, Rev. J. L. Elmore. Rev. Prof. J. S. ICoiner. SYNODICAL STATISTICS. . The report of the Committee on Minutes of District Synods was read by Dr. Hol land, of South Carolina. The rejiort con tained the following statistics; North Carolina Synod, organiz 'd 1803, 51 churches, 30ministers,5,442 communicants; net gain during the year 271. Georgia Synod, organized 1860, 18 churches, 8 ministers, 1,416 communicants. Tennessee Svnod, organized in 1820, 09 churches, 80 ministers, 8,095 communicants. South Carolina Synod, organized in 1824, 60 churches, 156 ministers, 0,384 communi cants. Virginia Synod, organized in 1829, 62 churches, 27 ministers, 4.700 communicants. Southwest Virginia Synod, organized in 1842, 58 churches, 26 ministers, 3,110 com municants. Mississippi Synod, organized in 1855, 11 churches, 9 ministers, 481 communicants. Holston Synod, organized in 1861, 36 churches, 14 ministers, 3,310 communicants. Dr. Henkel submitted the report of the committee upon the President’s report and it was adopted. Rev. H. P. Myers, Superintendent of the Ascension Bible Society, addressed the Synod at some length. He was listened to with close attention. The Synod indorsed Mr. Myers’ work and recommended him to the people. UA.ST NIGHT’S SESSION'. Last night's session was taken up by the debate upon the theological’soiniuury. The THE MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1887. synod convened at 8 o’clock and remained in session until 10:30. and the debate had not then been concluded. The matter will be taken up again this morning. There were more spectators on the floor last night than there has been at any time since the synod convened. THE NEW JAIL BUILDING. Experts Point Out Some of its Defects --Their Report. Tho committee of experts appointed by the County Commissioners to examine the new jail reports that it find.! that the stone ashler needs jointing up and some of the sills need “throating.” Tho Portland ce ment floor has no boards in many places, and the brick walls in the prison are rough and unsightly in their general appearance. The galvanized iron cornice on the jail building is not straight, and there are four or five leaks in it. The flashing around the main ventilator stands out about, one inch, exposing the wood sheathing and catch ing rain water. Tiie side sills of all the windows in the residence should be pointed up to prevent leakage. A coal bin is re quired in the western basement. The outside stuccoing is extremely rough and imperfect, and it does not come up to tho specifications, the ingredients being poor and, inferior or improperly mixed. The electric wire have not been run through the speaking tubes as required by the speci fications. The throats of the flues are too narrow to give sufficient draught and pre vent smoking. The committee recommends a thorough test of the heating apparatus. It considers the general plan of the jail good and well adapted to this climate. The light is am ple, the ventilation all that could be de sired, and the prison safe and strong, but the execution of the brick and stone work is poor, rough and inferior. The report was signed by Calvin Fay, architect, John W. Williams, bricklayer, B. It. Armstrong, mason, and A. J. Ayles worth, carpenter, James MeGinley, carpen ter, and P. H. Kieraan, tinsmith. SAVED BY THE SIGNAL SERVxCE. How the Truckers Depend Upon the Bureau for Weather Reports. The Signal Service comes in for a good deal of round abuse whenever it slips up on a prediction, but it has not occurred to the general public yet that the service is or may be of any practical value, but it is, even if it does call for a cold wave when the ther mometer mounts skyward once in awhile. Mr. John Williams owns a truck farm about three miles out on the Augusta road, and he makes the signal service of great value to him. Every morning, unless the weather is settled, he calls at the office to inquire what the probabilities are, and although he knows the signal service makes mistakes he nevertheless needs its predictions and he says he is the gainer bv it. During the past few years he has saved $3,500 by protecting his plants from unseasonable weather, and he learned of the approach of bad weather by calling at the signal office. On Sunday Mr. Williams learned that the cold wave that is now here was coming, and he had all his hot beds closed that night. He left word to have all the hands ready next morning, and yesterday they covered all the plants that would lie injured by the cold wave, and they are now as warm and comfortable as if the cold wave was back in the far Northwest. Other truck farmers could do the same thing and save themselves any amount of money by protecting their plants before bad weather comes on. AT THE THEATRE. Haverly’s Minstrels To-night and To- Morrow Night’s Attraction. Havcrly’s minstrels never go begging for an audience. The company is one of the most popular minstrel companies that comes here. The sale of tickets began as usual with a rush. Minstrelsy, in tho sense of a company of vocalists traveling together for the entertainment of the people, is, and always has been, a very popular kind of amusement. It seems to have more points of contact with human sympathy than any other kind of performance. Colored min strelsy is essentially an American feature, and has come into popular favor since the war. From more or less accomplished troupes of songsters the art lias developed iu a multitude of directions, finding a place for all branches of the dramatic profession. It is probable that the successful minstrel troupe of to day has more objects of general interest than any other kind of drama, and, as a rule, these troupes draw better. Hav erley’s this season lias many features which have been added since the company has been here. It will play here two nights, to night and to-morrow night. Conjugal Infelicity. William Miller has not been at home as much of late as Alice Miller, his wife, thought he ought to be. He has been plead ing business, and she believed him for awhile, but then she doubted whether he was doing such a rushing business as he pre tended to bo doing, and she concluded to find out what he was up to. She caught him on State and West Broad streets, and as he was not then engaged in a business that was cither profitable or in accord with her idea of his duty, she told him to go home. William objected—in fact, refused —and his better half resorted to brute force, and while they were engaged in a good, straight out fisticuff, a policeman came along, and took them where Alice could have her husband under the same roof with her, but in a different ceil. A Highwayman Run In. Deputy Sheriff Si Basch yesterday', ar rested a colored man named Charles Mil ler, who is charged with knocking down and robbing a merchant of Thomasville about two months ago. After the robbery Miller left TUomasvilie and went to Johnson sta tion, where he has been at work ever since in a turpentine still. He arrived here yesterday morning and Deputy Basch ar rested him and telegraphed to the Sheriff of Thomasville, who wired back to hold him as he had mailed the warrant. Burglary at Tybee. A burglary was committed on Tybee Is land on Sunday night. The store of Peter Smith was broken into and some money and a number of articles, including cigars and canned goods, were stolen. Suspicion fell on a colored man named Joe Carter, and bo was arrested by the Section Master of the Tybee railroad. It is understood that some of the goods were found on Carter, and he is now held at Tybeo awaiting the coming of an officer. Storey Takes the Lantern. The contest at tho Catholic Fair for the lantern to be voted to the most popular con ductor running out of Savannah, was de cided last night. Mr. J. H. Storey, of the Central railroad, received over 3,:>00 votes, and Mr. 11. M. Law, of the Savannah, Florida and Western, received 2,100 voces. Always Acceptable Asa Xmas present for a lady gentleman, is an assortment of Colgate's unrivalle4 toilet soaps and perfumery. Go to Theatre Friday and see how “Hig gins” cures the countryman when the “Doc tor” is out. Anew assortment of Music Stands and Cabinets just received iu time for our open ing. L. &B.S. M. 11. inkstands, Mirrors, Match Safes, Gongs, Thermo criers. Toilet Cases, Watch Stands, Ash Trays. Candlesticks. All make hand some presents. L. &B. S. M. H, | SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS. j LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND SIDEWALK. Dashes Here and Tcere by the News Reporters Yesterday’s Happenings Told in Brief Paragraphs—Pickings at Police Headquarters. There was one arrest for larceny and three for fighting yesterday, f The Savannah Cadets will hold a special j meeting to-night at their armory. The annual renting of pews in the Inde pendent Presbyterian church will take place on Thursday. The St. Andrews society will give its 137th anniversary supper at the Pulaski house to morrow night. The Rural Resort railroad was still pro gressing yesterday. Bay street is being re pa veil as the railroad force get through with its work. The passenger elevator in the Masonic Temple which is to “raise” the brethren to the “topmost pinnacle of the tempi*,” as it were, is rapidly approaching completion. Tho Young Men’s (Christian Association has arranged with Mr. Henry Frith Wood to give his illustrated lecture on “The Growth of the Bald Spot” on Dec. 13, in Odd Fellows’ Hall. There were 153 failures in the United States reported to Bradstreets last week, against 223 $n the preceding week, and 204, 193, 271 and 228 in the corresponding weeks of 1886, 1885, 1884 and 188(1. An accident occurred on the Central rail road at Rogers’station yesterday afternoon, but it was not serious. The buffers were broken off two freight cars, but the passen ger trains were not delayed. The Morning News’ artesian well had reached a depth of 286 feet when the work men “knocked off" last night. It is ex pected that a good flow of water will be struck tomorrow or the day after if no ac cident happens to the machinery. Henry Gatchell was found sleeping iu an unoccupied building on Habersham and Waldburg streets last night. The officer thought that he might suffer from the ef fect of the cold wave and start one of those destructive fires, so he took him into the barracks and gave him a warm bed. Joe Benjamin was arrested last night for sleeping in the shed of W. G. Ebbs, on President and Randolph streets. Ebbs says the tramps have stolen nearly a ton of hay from him, and he is getting tired of them, so he made an example of this one and lock ed him up as a suspicious character. Judge Adams, Solicitor General dußignon, Col. R. E. Lester, Hon. Peter Meldrim and W. W. Fraser, Esq., left yesterday morning for Darien to hold the November term of court. This is the last court on the circuit. The next to be opened will bo the Superior Court of Chatham county, which will con vene Dec. 5. Another of a series of concerts to be given during the winter for the benefit of the seamen will be given on Friday night. The Chaplain of the Port Society, solicits help in the way of refreshments of any kind, and any who are willing to take part in the concert will confer a favor by re porting to him either by mail or in person. George Hodges, of the Marshall House, swore out a warrant against Mike Henessev yesterday afternoon because of a difficulty which they had last Saturday night in the hotel. Henessey was not behaving in a way that was satisfactory and Hodges insisted that he should be more orderly. Henessey became angry, and is said to have drawn a knife on Hodges, who hit him with a spit toon. They were separated, and Henessey left the hotel. He was arrested yesterday under the warrant, but gave bond. THE WEATHER MAKES A BIG JUMP. From Spring to Autumn in a Few Hours—l he Cold Wave Here. The cold wave which was predicted has materailized,and within a few hours Savan nah has jumped from balmy spring into very late autumn, and winter will be here this morning. The thermometer went up to 75" yesterday, but by 10 o’clock last night it bad dropped to 53" and the bottom seemed to have fallen out, for it was still going down and at a lively rate. By morning the whole of the United States east of the Rocky moun tains will be included within the limits of the cold wave, which is one of the most ex tensive on record, In the extreme north west the mercury is huddling together in the bu.b to keep warm and the top of the silver thread only reaches up to 2fi° below zero. From that point there is a steady rise toward the east and southeast. Tho South Atlantic States were the warmest but they had caught only the advance guard of the wave. The barometer is nigh all over the country, and it ranges from 30.40 to 30.70 inches everywhere except in the southeast, where it is from 30.10 to 30.20 inches, but it is steadily rising. Tho wave is moving rapidly, but it will probably re quire several days for it to pass, even as it has taken two to get here, and it has not yet begun to show signs of weakening in the Northwest, from whence it is coming. Jack Frost Welcome. As we do not want to neglect any one, we just sent the old man an invitation to our “Opening,” and knowing ho might be a little touchy, and think perhaps he would interfere with our Floral display, we organ ized a wagon train and have the contents of friend Oelschig’s greenhouses under our roof, and tne floral display will come off just as promised. L. & B. 8. M. H. A Card. Being unable to reach in person each party individually, I take this method of extending my sincere thanks to those of my friends and fellow citizens who have so earnestly advocated my interests in the matter of the Clerkship of the Superior Court. lam very respectfully, etc., James K. P. Carr. Aztec Vases, Umbrella Stands, Peach blow Glassware, Pedestals, Bronzes, Bisques, Terra Cotta and Florentine Ware, Lamps with Umbrella Shades, ami Smoking Tables in endless variety. L. &B. 8. AI. H. See the live baby in “The Doctor,” Thea tre Friday. Frames for Cabinet Pictures, ail prices, all styles, at L. & B. 8. M. H. I will make this a test case “As it were,” Theatre Friday. Photograph Albums, in seal, in calf, in plush, in hollywood. the newest, richest, cheapest stock of Albums ever seen, at L. & B. H.i Al. 11. An alleged Thespescoreau splurge, Thea tre Friday. Toy Books at L. & B. 8. M. H. December Forum. Contents: A Review of the Fisheries Question; The Western View of the Tariff; Refunding the Public Debt; The Nullitiers and the Constitution; Books That Have Helped Ale; Irish Agitation in America; Arguments for the Unseen; The Issuo Next Year; College Disturbances; Woman and the Temperance Question: Communication at Sea. Price 50c. For sale at Estill’s News Depot, No. 21 hj Bull street Lovely Writing Desks and Portfolios for the girls at L, & B. 8. M. H. Boys’ Hats, latest styles and prices, reason able, at Nickels Black, Nutt and Brown Stiff Hats, the latest, at Belsinger’s, 24 Whitaker stroot. Games of all kinds at L, & B, S, M, H. THE CATHOLIC FAIR CLOSED. The Votes Counted and the Awards Announced. The Catholic Fair closed its doors last night after a season of remarkablo success. The hall was thronged during the entire evening. The fair was a most pronounced success financially, the ladies realizing for the benefit of St. Patrick’s church over $5,000. The votes for the prizes were count ed last night, and the successful ones re ceived the tokens of their popularity. The following articles were rallied and won: At Mikado booth, one case of soda water, won by Miss Laura Houston; at Mrs. Connelly ana Walsh’s table, a miniature yacht, voted for and won by William Moher; he received 20 i votes, J. McDonald 200><l and William Frain 121 A silver watch for the most popular boy was won by William P. Walsh 761 votes, Frank Gallagher 544, Frank Hart 532>5, J. Gallagher 205, James Walsh 110 and Mat Hanley 70. The gold watch for the most popular young lady was won by Miss May Hanley, who received 1,801 votes, Miss Etta Winter receiving 1,412; Miss Aggie O’Brien, 1,030; Miss Mamie Rielly, 485; Miss Slav Palmar, JB'.Hf The lantern for the most popular conduc tor of the Savannah, Florida and Western ntid Central railroads was awarded to Mr. James H. Storey, who received 3,312 votes, and Air. U. Al. Law received 2,128’* votes. At Mrs. John Sullivan's table a gold watch, awarded to the most popular Boy, was voted to John Keys, 500 votes; Daniel Charlton received 427 votes, Johnnie O’Brien 132 votes, and A. Fernandez 28 votes. The sword, for the most popular officer, was awarded to Lieut. John T. Honan, Com missary of the First Georgia regiment, he receiving 215 votes, Lieut. E. J. Kennedy 17 votes, and Capt. Thomas F. Screven 42 votes. At Mrs. Connelly and Mrs. Walsh’s table, the following articles were won; A calf, won by Mrs. J. J. McDonough j a silver set, by Thomas J. O’Brien: a chair, by James Mann ion; a library table, by J. M. Carolan; a doll, by Miss Angie Sullivan; a cord of wood, by M. A. Morrissey; a hand-painted banuer,'by Miss Anna Jordan; a clock, by Mrs. Julia Coffee; a silk umbrella, by Capt. H. Blun; an album, by Mr. C. J. O'Byrne. At Airs. John Sullivan’s table a barrel of flour was won by Air. W. T. Farrell; two dolls, the highest and lowest, by Messrs. Daniel Hogan and S. W. Williams; a lam brequin, by Airs. Garmany; a fancy cushion, by Capt. H. Blun; pair of vases', by Miss Alay Fitzgerald; sofa pillow, by Aliss Back well ; set of toilet bottles, by Miss Mamie Degnan; a ship, by Daniel Hogan, Jr.; a doll, by Mamie A. Dair; a picture, by Miss Camelia Piehon; a rifle, by R. F. Pepper. At Mrs. Oireopely and Mrs. Berane’s table one ton of cool was won by Air. J. R. Finn, a plaque by Air. James Ward, a water set by Aliss T. Smith, a sofa cushion by Miss Angie O'Byrne, a shaving set by Air. P. L. Constantine, a china tea set by Capt. L. G. Young, a sideboard bv Air. E. J. Kennedy, a mersehaum pipe by Miss Angie O.Byrne, a set of silver spoons and forks by Mrs. James H. Fleming. The committee announces that the hall will be open trom 10 to 12 o’clock to day to deliver the prizes to the winners. THE INDEPENDENT CHURCH. Defended From Misconception and Misrepresentation. Editor Morning News: Aly fixed resolu tion to refrain from answering attacks upon myself dees not apply to the case of public misrepresentations to the injury of the church which I have the honor to serve as pastor. These misrepresentations have been so profuse that instead of taking time to contradict them in detail, I will rather make a brief and authentic statement of the truth. The Independent Presbyterian church w T as founded in the early days of the Colony of Georgia, wtien as yet there was no local Presbytery to which it could be attached. It has never become attached to a Presbv tery. It has never withdrawn from any. No Presbytery has ever assumed to send it ministers or has stood in the way of its securing any minister whoso services it desired. Its ministers have sometimes been members of Presbytery, like the venerable pastor emeritus, and sometimes in good standing in other church relations, like his eminent predecessor, Dr. Preston. It is safe to say that the preposterous state ment made about tho present pastor, that he “belongs to no church,” has never been true of any man who has held this position. Its pastors from the beginning have been clergymen of high and approved standing in the churches of America Thirty years ago next month this church, seeking to fill the vacancy created by the death of Dr Preston, was so happy as to find in charge of the ancient Independent Church in Liberty county the now aged and infirm and tenderly cherished pastor emeri tus. Neither his membership in the Pres bytery, nor that of his later associates, has been any hindrance to their entering the service of this church; and on the other hand, the church’s independence of the governmental control of the Presbytery has not hindered it from being generously help ful to all good works in which the Presby tery is interested. The record of the proceedings, two years ago, when, at Dr. Axson’sown request, pro vision was made to relieve him of a burden which he felt himself unable longer to bear, is a noble and beautiful record of mutual fidelity and love. Those four printed pages are a sufficient answer to every impeach ment of the honor of the church in this re gard. When, a little more than a year ago, the church, moving with dignified deliberation, sent its invitation to another minister to as sumo the active duties of pastor, it was ac companied with warm assurances of wel come from the pastor emeritus. From that day forward the two ministers and the ses sion have wrought together in absolutely unbroken harmony. So far as I remember, every vote has been unanimous. Certainly no utterance, or hint, or suspicion of a wish on the part of the aged man has failed of immediate consent on the part of the younger. At the end of twelve months the church had to decide whether or not to renew its invitation to the pastor for further service, and by a very large majority it decided not to do so. Rather a small matter, one would think, to make “a national issue" of—the fact that a Georgia parish concluded tiiat it would like someone else for its pastor I There have been allegations of unbecoming conduct on tho part of individuals in regard to that election; they may be true, for aught I know. But I claim, with thank fulness to God, that the conduct of the churcti as a body has been calm, diguified and Chris tian throughout—much as this statement may disappoint and grieve the sort of readers who search the morning papers greedily for a tehanee to chuckle over un worthy conduct in a church. , And uow one word as to the meeting of yesterday ami the alleged “hopeless muddle” of tho church. The resignation of Messrs. Olmstead and Wakelee, instead of being an act of pique mid anger, was, as every one acquainted with these men must know, an act of sober, conscientious judgment. It has reference, not to differences in the late election, but to facts reaching far back into the past, and affecting the most sacred and confidential duties that are imposed upon the church by its divine Master and Head. The consequent resignation of the remainder of the session, instead of producing a “hope less muddle,” simply illustrates the autonomy of the church. After some hesitation and difference as to the best time and method of procedure, church accepts the resigna -1 ions, makes vise and sufficient provision for the interim, and adjourns in more hope ful condition than for years before. The church deserves none of the malicious or blundering reproaches with which it has been so pertinacton* 1 '* e- I hnve said aut-mug oa —wuiUlUlUUe ot act-usttuaus that have been circulated against myself, publicly and privately. If any are interested to know the truth about them, they may come to me (if the}' are not reporters) and be welcome to any infor mation I can give them. But so far as con cerns any effort of mine, my character must take care of itself. Leonard Wooi.kky Bacon. Parsonage, Now 28, 1837. Where the Ladles are Wanted. AVomau’s sphere is to admire ana be ad mired, and while we are not organizing a mutual admiration society, we candidly be lieve that our establish meat, in its holiday array, affords a scene of fairy-like magnifi cence seldom surpassed in this country. We appeal specially to tho ladies—naturally appreciative of the beautiful and artistic in whatever shapo presented—to visit us and inspect our super!) display. Diamonds and precious stones of dazzling brilliancy and col or, handsome Watches, Chains, Charms and Rings, myriads of delicate conceits in valu able ornaments, adorn our show cases. Rare and handsome bric-a-brac, Lovely Bronzes, and Statuary, meet the gaze on every baud. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets and varied results of the artisan’s skill in Silverware for use ful and ornamental purposes line our shelves, while from every nook and corner tempting articles of virtu, ami the thousand and one objects that are found in n com plete jewelry establishment claim atten tion and admiration. We have spared no pains to render our stock a model one this season, and as our motto is onward and up ward, fair and honest dealing in the future, as in the past, will be the foundation of our ambition. We claim to be the “Tiffanys" of Savannah, and this claim must be up held. We ask a visit from the public gener ally, and there is no obligation to buy what ever. Respectfully, AI. Stkrnbkro, 157 Broughton street. A Grand Floral and Art Show. Our counters groan under the weight of thousands of beautiiul and useful articles, too many to commence to enumerate, so come and see them. Our Flower Show is worth an admission; it costs nothing. In fact, if you will treat the Art display prop erly, you will make money, as well as enjoy the treat. Remember, all goods marked in plain figures, and all are bargains. L. &B. 8. M. H. Comedy, pathos and songs, Theatre Fri day. Health and Comfort. In all ages and countries the foot has re ceived as much attention as any other por tion of the human body. It should be as well dressod and as well cared for as the hand. The problem now is, how fashion ably to cover it, preserving its beauty and its health. The covering to be of good qual ity and good workmanship , hence having a durability equal to any. The problem is solved. A. S. Cohen, 139k' Broughton street, finds no difficulty in fitting his cus tomers. Persons living out of the city can have an accurate fit by sending the size and width of tho shoe usually worn. All grades and styles are to be found in this establish ment, where is kept Solid Comfort Shoes, combined with style and beauty. Framed Pictures. Don't neglect to examine our immense assortment of Framed Pictures, Oil Paint ings, etc., which are all for sale and prices in plain figures. L. &B. S. AI. H. Oak, Pine and Lightwood, For sale by R. B. Cassels, corner Taylor and Blast Broad streets. • Telephone No. 77. The finest and most stylish Dress Silks Woolen Dress Goods and Trimmings of all kinds can be had at Weisbein’s at low prices. Handsome Shopping Bags, rich and ele gant Purses, Pocketbooks and Card Cases at L. & B. 8. M. H. A twelve-pleat linen front unlaundried Shirt, a 1 quality, worth sl, at only 50c. at W eisbeinj. CHINA AND BRONZE GOODS. A Reminder to Those in Search of Wed ding Presents. Read over this list and see if anything strikes your fancy: Fine China in cases, real Cut Glass, Bronze and Bisque Statuary, Japanese Pot tery, Antique Terra Cotta, Hungarian and Flemish Vases. We could go on for a whole column, but, never mind, call and see the goods themselves, we think you will be pleased at Crockery House of Jas. S. Silva & Son, 140 Broughton street. Our Stationery Department Is a feature. We sell the best Box of Sta tionery for 10 cents ever offered by any one. Contains 24 sheets good writing paper and 24 envelopes to match, all packed in hand some box. Try us. L. &B. S. AI. H. Read of the many bargains that are offered at Weisbein’s Bazar. The bargains there can’t be beat. Be sure and go there. A Bargain in Every Purchase, Is the rule of tho “Famous,” northeast cor ner Congress and Whitaker streets. We hold out no inducements in one article we sell, and then charge more on another to make up. Positively every purchase made of us is a bargain, whether it is in Clothing, Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, Hats, Trunks or Umbrellas. How can we do so! Plain enough. Two of the firm are constantly on the lookout in New York for goods in our line, with the ready cash, buy ing only at the lowest prices, manufactur ing all the clothing there, thereby saving to our patrons the retailer s profit, which is at least $2 50 to $5 00 on a suit or overcoat. Beside that, it enables us to have our cloth ing made up and trimmed better than ordi narily done by manufacturers, as we make them up for our own sale, and strive to have our customers pleased, not only when they purchase, but also in the wearing of thie garment. We are thankful for the patron age received, and can thank ourselves for receiving so much of it, by giving the good quality of Clothing for such low prices. Amateur Photographers’ Outfits make nice presents for boys. We have them at all prices. L. &B.S.M. H. Oak, Pine and Lightwood, For sale by R, B. Cassels, corniy Taylor and East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. Infants' Kid Button with tassel, a bargain at 50c., at Nichols’. Buckwheat Cakes. We take pleasure in recommending Heelc er’s Self-Raising Buckwheat, which, by the addition only of cold water or milk, will make, almost instantaneously, delicious Buckwheat Cakes. Always ready. Always reliable, and perfectly healthful. For sale by all grocers. Ladies’ Imperial French Kid Button, best in the city at $2, at Nichols’. All the leading E. &. W. Collars, at Bel singer’s, 21 Whitaker street. Nichols has Ladies' Button Shoes, all widths, A, B, (.. 1), and E, prices $2 (30 to £6 ,V). Stiff Hats just out at Belsineer’s 24 Whitaker street. This will be a memorable week in Ladies’ and Children’s Garments, such as Wraps 'N Jackets, etc., at Weisbeiu’s. Rea.' Whitaker street. Children's and Misses' Button Sbo-s i h. and spring heel, cheap at ?1, at NicW. LUDDEN * BATES S. M. R. Miafl® _(! I 0 WEDNESDAY MORNING. Nov. BOth. at S ' ’ o’clock, we expect to open our doors to our friends and the public generally, and wa hereby extend to all a pressing and earnest invitation OUR bECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY We have mailed several thousand invitation* to this our ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPENING and while we may have slighted some it will not he intentional, and we ask any who do not receive one of our invitations and may desire same that they will either call on us In person or that they send us word, when we will aVonca mail to their address or to any of their friend* whom they may want personally invited. WHY HO WE HAVE OPENINGS ? Rather a pertinent question, but it is asked us so often that we have decided to give the secret away, and we answer plainly: That it pays us it enables us to show to tho largest number of people in the least time our entire stock of goods. It also profits the public to attend these openings, as we have many articles in our stock of novelties and luxuries that cannot be dupli cated; it affords the entire public an eoual chance, an opportunity of looking, pricing and if they desire, of buying. ’ Attractions This Year. MAINFLOORIAREROOM. Grand Floral Display —By— A. C. Oelschig. - FANCY GOODS, NOVELTIES, FRAMES, Musical Instruments SHEET MUSIC —AND— BOOKS, GALLERIES LEFr HAND, RIGHT HAND. ARTIST MATERIAL STATIONERY DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT. Italian Orchestra Afternoon and Eycdm j Goods on inspection all for sale. Prices marked in plain figures. No deviation. We will cheerfully lay aside for delivery pre vious to Dec. 24th for all responsible bona fide purchasers any goods selected. Don’t Forget Our Invitation. You and your friends are cordially invited. FURNITURE AND CARPETS. ELEGANT STYLES —XN— FIXE FURNITURE IN all the fashionable WOODS, MAHOGANY. ANTIQUE OAK, CHERRY and WALNUT for Parlor, Bedroom. Dining-Room, Hall and Library. Also a choice line of ODD PIECES and BRIC-A-BRAC. New invoices of CARPETS. LACE CURTAINS. PORTIERES, etc., in latest designs and choicest colorings. Our MAMMOTH STOCK. REASONABLE PRICES and IMMENSE TRADE, warrant the assertion that we can please all who will favor us with a call. A. J. Miller & Co.’s FURNITURE AND Carpet Emporium, 148,150 and 152 BROCGHTON ST. CORNICES. CHAS. A. COX, 46 BARNARD ST., SAVANNAH, GA., —MANUFACTURER OF— GALVANIZED IRON CORNICES AND TIN ROOFING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES The only house using machinery in doin# work. Estimates for city or country work promptly furnished. Agent for the celebrated Swedish Metallic Paint. Agent for Walter's Patent Tin Shingles. DAVIS BROS. PIANOS, ORGANS, TuisrijsrQ AND REPAIRING. 'T’HIS is to certify that Mr. W. H. WOLFF I- has done both piano tuning and repairing for me, all of which lias proven entirely satis ’ factory, and I take pleasure In recommending him as a reliable piano tuner and repairer. [Copy.] LEO. W. MEHRTENS. Mr. Wolff Is now in our em ploy ; and we take tuning by the year, or single tunings. Our prices will be found low and our work thoroughly guaran teed. DAVIS BROS GRAND DISPLAY PIANOS —AND— ORGANS AND— FRAMED PICTURES —ALSO— OIL PA I NTI NGS —BT— Celebrated Arti sts.