From the Now York Obeertcr.
INTERNATIONAL LESSONS.
Third (Quarter.
lit SKV. IUSRT M. UttorT, D. .
JULY 31.
Lesson 5.
MOSES AND THE MAGICIANS.
Ex. 7: S—IT.
UOLDK* TIXTI— M Thy howl hla AMONG
thorn. and wonders iu the land of flam.' —lV 1QT:
Central Truth . The most startling
wonders have no power to change the
human heart.
The request of the Israelites for per
mission to go a three day's journey into
the wilderness to hold a religious feast
was interpreted by l'haroah as a sign of
too little, and not too much, to do.
Accordingly, ho not only refused their
request, but gave orders that their tasks
should be increased. Henceforth they
must furnish the same number of
bricks and gather their own straw.
Very soon the number of bricks began
to fall short. Then the overseers were
beaten. Messengers were sent to l'ha
roah to complain of so great severity,
but with no avail. Ho answered rough
ly, and ordered them back to their
burdens- As they came out from l'ha
roah they met Moses and Aaron, and re
proached them as the cause of their
increased hardships. In this new dis
tress Moses again cried unto God, who
renewed his promise of deliverance for
the people, pledging to them redemp
tion, "with a stretched out arm, and
with great judgments."
In this lesson we have an account of
the beginning of the fulfilment of this
promise.
And the very first thing which strikes
us is the divine patience. The entire
dealings of l'haroah with Israel had
been ungrateful and cruel. He had de
graded the kinsmen of Joseph into
slaves, and murdered their infant chil
dren. He has now insolently refused
their most reasonable request for leave
to go where, without offence to their
neighbors, they may worship. He has
Bhown defiance of God and contempt of
his ministers. And yet God is patient
and condescending. He delays judg
ment. For a second time he directs Ins
servants to appear before him, and this
time they are to prove to him their di
vine commission. l'haroah will demand
a miracle, and they are empowered to
work a miracle before him. The won
der is actually wrought: Aarou's rod
becomes a serpent.
A second point of interest relates to
the magicians. Why did l'haroah send
for them? What did they really do?
The wonder exhibited bv Aaron left
no doubt that the being who had sent
him was God. But was he more [>ower
ful than the gods of Egypt? That was
what l'haroah now desired to know, and
for this reason it was that he sent for
the wise men and sorcerers of Egypt.
"And they also did iu like manner with
their enchantments." Does this mean
that they really wrought miracles? If
so, it could not have oeen by the help
of God, but of Satan. Just what limit*
have been set to Satan's power, and
wtiat supernatural aid of a physical na
ture he i* allowed to render, has not
been told us. But it is not necessary
to sup|>ose that anything was done by
the magicians which required such aid.
They did "so" "in like manner." They
went through the same motions or
forms. Further on (8: 18), it is said
they "did so with their enchantments
to bring forth lice, and they eouLi not."
This would seem to make it very plain
that the words, "They did in like man
ner," does not refer to the nature of
the effects produced. In fact the ma
gicians did nothing which Is not often
done by modern Eastern jugglers. To
make a serpent stiff like a rod, and then
suddenly restore it to life, is one of
their commonest tricks. The wide dif
ference between their "enchantments"
and the supernatural power exhibited
by Aaron came fully out when the rod
of the latter swallowed up the others.
The effect of all this upon Phsroah
was quite unlike wiiat might have been
anticipated. He was not convinced.
Something more than evidence is need
ful in order to conviction. There must
also be a willingness to see and believe,
l'haroah was unwilling, and his heart
was "hardened."
It would be very easy at this point to
raise hard questions, and to indulge in
profitless discussion. Sometimes in the
course of this history the hardening is
ascribed to l'haroah, and at other times
to God. It could not have been in the
very same sense the work of both. The
history makes it plain that it came
about by the wilful perversion and
abuse of those very works of mercy
and power by which another might have
been brought to repentance. On God's
part were appeals, and finally visitations
of distress. What l'haroah did was to
refuse to believe and obey. The result
was what it is in every stubborn sinner's
case—namely, increased hardness of
heart. God was not disappointed in
the result. He never is. It came in
the form and under the circumstances
appointed by himself, and as he had
predicted, lie so arranged that its de
velopments should help on his great
and good designs in behalf of his |ieo
pie. He predicted it, that Moses need
not be over much surprised and wholly
cast down when it should appear.
Doubtless he ordered, too, that it should
be a part of the penalty of proud and
long persistent rebellion. Only in de
gree was I'haroah'a case unlike that of
any other sinner who abuses divine
truth and grace.
There is yet one other point which
deserv x distinct notice and remark.
That is the gradation which marked the
dealings of God with Pharoah. He
began with a simple and easy demand.
There was patience and forbearance at
each succeeding step. It was when
words and signs arid delays failed that
he began to use severity. Even the
judicial strokes were light at first. Bore
and overwhelming judgment was re
served until that only remained. God
does not afflict willingly. Mercy, and
not judgment, is his delight.
. • ' PRACTICAL SI'OOESTIONS.
1, Men who speak for God must ex
pect to be required to show their cre
dentials. Ordinarily these are not any
wonderful gifts of tkifr powers.
; * kc v '
Vl*- *>G V 'V!T ' •'* •
J
for which ho dOM not equip them. If
ho does not now givo the power to work
miracles, it is because there are no exi
gences for which they ure required.
X There ure always ready imitators of
the mighty works of God who seek to
do so with their enchantments. Nor is
it ulwitys easy to discriminate at once
between the true and the false. Only
in the end is the difference fully seen.
4. Things which (Jod permits wicked
men to do, that ho may overrule thorn
for good, are in the Bible sometimes as
cribed to God. But the connection
makes the truo meaning clear. "God
cannot be tempted with evil, neither
tempteth he any man."
5. Only the Divine Spirit can change
nn unwilling heart, or turn a sinner to
God. Not even the most stupendous
miracles can do it. There is no kiud
of evidence or degree of light which
cannot bo resisted.
G. There are no better means of sal
vation than those provided for us all.
If men will not improve these, neither
would they be persuaded though one
rose from the dead.
7. That which is best suited to soften
the heart may be so received as to pro
duce the opposite effect.
8. There is no greater peril than that
of trifling with the calls and grace of
God. Kach time we do this we make
our hearts the harder, and, if impeni
tent, lessen the prospect that we shall
ever turn and live.
9. The path of peace and safety is
that of prompt obedience grounded in
simple faith.
i UDITOR'S NOTICE.
1 \ In tli•• Court of Common PlfM of Centre coun
ty, No. 14A, January T*rm. IV7i : In th* matter of the
(•Htiion of J. I). Shugrrt, Ke.j , aaeign** of John Cur
tis, to t* discharged of hie truat and for authority to
reooarey th* balance of the property to tb* awdgnor.
The auditor appointed by the Court to
t*k* testimony and to report upon th# fa* t* *-t forth
in said petition, will attend t th# duties of hia an
pointiuent on TUKSHAY,
o*l I'm k A M . at hla Oflct Itt BttllMlto, Of *lii li all
parti-s In mUr*<st *lll btcgM tak* noti<.
H-tV JOHN II l-IN.N. AIIII
LOOK HERE!
r PHE undersigned would respectful-
I fully inform hi* fii*nd throughout Centre coun
ty that he ia at |ir*a*nt selling th#
Family Siturer Sewing Machine,
PROP LEAP and TWO liRAWKRS f.r TWENTY-
If?| DOLL AM; and lire mhic recktoa, with hbla,
Outrr and on* I>ra**r for TWENTY DOLLARS
The old rorupanv ia a*dlihg the Mine tua< htaee for
flfte dollars and thlrty-fW* dollar*.
Why not buy from me ? My marhlae# are guaran
teed for FIVE TEARS
I alao handle ORGANS of th* vrr Feet make.
1> M. COWHKR, Agent,
2T-3m Stormatown, Ontr# Comity Pa.
A erk in voqr awn town T*rmaand f - *t-
JpDO fit fr#* Add Tea* II liAKLKtT A id, V rt
land. Main*. lMy
For Sale.
\FARM containing Fifty Acres,
and having th*r*>n erected a TVt'WTORY
FRAME HULIM.Mi and •ut building* Title
Inquire of A. J 4 T H ORIENT,
S-tf t7niot*lll*. C*ntr* county. Pa.
WANTS
4 T the Ilellefonte ('nr Works: Four
A. m. Of five r-r BrU4MI ari l aw mn * tn
w*rk In th* Editing Shop, **?>ral iwr*->ns who ran
Paint t are A fMMI, MM, MVtvfkl, ffgtlMf„ Wflb
lßg-<>rking. quirt hor**. al<out fourteen hundred
poun<l weight A(|>ly at th*
Jfci-tf CAR WORKS
IyHOCK KRIIOFF IIOCSE,
I) iLLMBunr-ev mxaroirrß, FA.
WILLIAM M' KEEVER, Manager.
Quod Sample on First Floor,
e#-Prs* Rut. lo snd from sit Trin. Hp*, ml rst-s
t<, WlMew sn l jur'-rs. 14-ljr
DUSH HOUSE,
1 ' REI.f.EPnXTE. PA.,
Pamili*4 and single g*ntl*oi*ri. aa well * th* g#n
*ral traveling public and < 'mru*r- tal m*n ar invited
to thia Flrat-4 laaa Hotel, wh*r* th*y will And h rue
comfort* at reasonable rat**
Libera) reduction to Jurym*n and "there attending
Court. H K TEI.I.KR, Pr t r
S. IP A. LOfClt, (irnrrtil Merrhnnt#, AUrghrtty-St,, llrllrfontr, I'd.
MOTHERS,
WE ARE NOW READY FOR YOUR
BOYS.
OUR SPRING AND SUMMER,
SCHOOL, PLAY,
—AND
DRESS SUITS,
ARE NOW ALL IN.
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT EVER EXHIBITED.
EXTRA PATCHES IN EACH St'lT;
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS IN EACH COAT.
—OF THE CELEBRATED—
STEIN, ABLER A CO.'S MAKE, of Rochester,
WHOSE REPUTATION IN THIS LINE STANDS FIRST IN THE UNITED
STATE*.
To be had ONLY at the Popular Establishment
—OF—
Sjh AT jIFH ' ALLEGHENY STREET,
■UU At LIUJLIUj S BELLEFONTE. PA..
FINE CLOTHIERS
—A!*D—
DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCIIANDISE.
, * .
New A tlrerflseut eti fs,
if
Wilh COSTIVENESS Sick Headach*. DVSPEP.
SIA, Low Spirilt, SLEEPLESS NIGHTS,
Lots of Appetite, Pain in the Side,
And all th numerotia allmenta nnae<|Uent u|M>n a dla
ordered state of tin* l,iv#r, alirn yti have a certain
ifiiird.v within ;oir reach That remedy la
GREEN'S Liver Pills.
Thw I'lll. *r of TWO KIKDI, mi l whoti n"t in
-ontuwllnri wiili I, other r, ..riling t.> <llrn thm*
urn INVAHIAIILY' HLDCKMhI'I 1,. The, nr.- .injur
cwli'il, mill re SENT IIY MAIL on toi||itof |>rk.
In noler to yremiil rountirWllng the* wre j>ut up in
■nrxp boxen, with the .l,(ti*iup< of Y. I'. liIIKKN
amnm! ear It box.
I'rli e, No 1, 2H rU.; No. BO 11. Mmiufio turn!
only hjr
F. POTTS GREEN,
HKLI.KFONTK, |A.
NEW REVISION A^ EI ,
NEW TESTAMENT.
\S made by the matt eminent scbol
•r. ..f KnttUnil *mt Atnetlr*. Half Ihf I'rlre
( orrr.pondlßK KnKll.h Edition. l.i ( . t,| e,
■uper rwleoilere.) |m. t wl<-,cm,l hindtar A•. lwi.te
" (ontprrhrn.lt r lll.tori of Ibr Rlblr .ml it.
Tran.hktiuii.. Imlieiu.x a full arrouat of Ihr N>
lirtl.lon, l*en L, .IIIMU rlh. r.
Iw-t . tianre f..r .|nt> ever offered. en.| >unip
for pmio iii.r- at onrr.
THE HKNKT BUI PIBUSHIMi 10.. !S'orttlrk, Ct.
Hunt tie*.* Curtis.
HA RXESS MAXUFACTORY
in Oartnwn'a New Hluck.
BKLLKrONTK, PA. 1-1,
I; P.BLAIR,
* • . JEWELER.
WXTTDM, ciori., rtwtuir, Ac.
All work neatly ut-l. On AUfgheny street,
under lir kerti ft II IM 4.if
UK ALE Its IN I'UKK DRUGS ONLY,
a I ZELLERABOX, a
r *1 • l.Kt't.iil.-rf,
V . Ih k-rlmfl Row 5
JT All the STANDARD L't<*TlT H'-LBTN" PRE •
fcrlptiona and Family lUvipsw T*< uratel* .
* i>rp|rfi. Truaaee, Hhoelder Hracee, Ac., Ac. 3
tif 1
I GUIS DOLL,
I J FASHION MILK BOOT A F IIOF.MAK ER,
lire heih. n Row. Allexhi u. .treet.
1-1, lt.ll. font., I'a
r. nrwt., Pre. t , r ntaaie. fiwh'r.
KST NATIONAL BANK OF
I
Allegheny itr**t t Pa. 4-tf
( *KNTKE CO I'NT V BANKING
K.J I'OMPAN V.
R*'*l*' Wj. wit*
An I AH"* Inter"!.
IheeiiU' N ted ;
Buy and Ml
(iot f 4 " nrit!e,
Utd and Ct(K,ni,
Jkwt* A Hmra Pret lent.
J.tf HiiceiaT.raahief 4-tf
I I K. HOY, M. I) .
I 1 •
u ifTiee. DKl.l.:r<>T*. PA.
I*l-e. bt attent; n gsten to Oj.*ratiwe Surgery and
Oifntik ln*ed l*-ly
DR. JA 8. 11. DODBIXS, M. D.,
PHTHICIAN AM> IM ROEIIN.
<XRr# Alleghroy |Ur Irug ft >fe,
-tf I M > rONTS, I'd
DR. J. W. RHOXE, Dentist, can
t* found at hi* oflle* and residence on Nrtb
•ide of High atreff three. d r* t of Allegheny,
MWontr, Pa. l<Wly
SCA N hi:lt .1 CO., ti rarer*, Hush House Itloek, llifleftaite, I'a.
NEW GOODS
—FOR THE—
SUMMER TRADE.
AVe linvo endeavored to get T IM* very bent of every thing in our line, anil
now have some really choice goods.
Fine Cream Cheese, Extra Large French Prunes,
Select Oysters, Sweet Potatoes,
Large Ripe Cranberries, Prunelles, Imperial Figs,
Bright New Lemons, Florida Oranges,
Princess Paper-Shell Almonds, Evaporated Dried Peaches,
A FULL LINE OF CHOICE CANNED FRUITS.
Preserved PEARS, PEACHES, CITRON,PLUMS, PRUNELLES.
PLAIN CANDIES. FINE CONFECTIONERY,
—AND—
GOODIES of all Sorts and Kinds.
\\v invite the people of Centre County to call and inspect our
NICE GOODS, which cannot fail to please.
SECHLER & CO.
WIARD'S PATENT
NEW 1880 SERIES
Malleable Iron and Wood Beaa Chilled
PLOWS
r effrrrd to the rntirr of (|| COMMIT for
M-ok'in wtih many taiuah.r imj rot. i,-
THE WIARD • Uh> Hi ] tOOt! ({ re
hi* Plow in Ij,p market.
THE WIARD llkMf.itr..„ , r . ,
W'.k. 11. bolll Md.ll !■;••
THE WIARD 4.
; ■ •• f
at>rr*i.
THE WIARD I- the !**t 1 m< lAm f -r UH
r. ; •
THE WIA R D ru! :.ii r•. • , ~i j _
for i -an ritf n an.] .vi:.f#w .
oMwl WIABD *'' 6 ° ! 4 f " rl hla ™*
Our Malleable Iron Beam > 'r •
Vl MiU.UUI 1.. U. |l \in i . . .... .
ytnatbrx: iit or la.k • • . a ,
* 2or J hor... j .
* Uiouutid fi>ml.
• Ch !f.,'f° ln^r *' Wb "* U and Handle. *rr a.
Our lKoldhoard. tlfol otlxr. f , &,,*
omfnmii). "
Plow, in warranted to r rrwwmaUe n
•!i ,C^T ir ' ''''' • MW '"now. he *
toe * lAJHi ft trifti.
YOB MLR BY
GORDON A- LAND 18,
Engineer* and Marhinixtn,
AMD ItEAI.IM IK ALL k I Mitt or
Agricultural Implements,
fI'KCIAI. ATTENTION OIVKX Tit ItF.fAIRe
im| BBLLKPONTE, r.\
I'h i/iitli t/ih iii Itriltir/i ( '/nth i 111/ lloilnr. Hi llrfontf, I'll.
A GREAT VICTORY!
THE SUCCESS or THE
PHILADELPHIA BRANCII.
THE PEOPLE TEH MPI I ANT!
POLITICIANS KNOCK I'NDER!
THE PHILADELPHIA BRANCH
On the Side of the People!
Wc have the extreme satisfaction of announcing that the
Philadelphia Branch is now ready to do
BETTER THAN EVER IN CLOTHING,
F<R
MEN, BOYS ANI) CHILDREN!
AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS FDRGENUINE GOODS.
Clothing Manufactured by their Own House and every
Article Marked and Warranted.
SAMUEL LEWIN, the Manager,
Now Defies the World and the Hest of Mankind.
IN HIS OWN MAKE OK CLOTHING,
Tlie PHILADELPHIA BRANCH never am bent, never will ho best
and novor ran be beat for the CHEAPEST CLOTH INO offered in or
ouUide of Centre county.
All that is said here is meant. (JO AND SEE, and carry the news to
your neighbor, that
MONEY CAN POSITIVELY BE SAVED AT THE
PHILADELPHIA BRANCH.
1855-1881.
Baugh's Fertilizers have stood Field Tests for 25 Years.
BUSHELS, NOT ACRES.
MVE MONET BY* IglNrj
BAUGH'S TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR PHOSPHATE,
Price. 525.00 Per Ton of 2000 Pound*.
BAUGH'S ECONOMICAL FERTILIZER for POTATOES,
< vii.Uiuiitg 4to pwt wot. of Paljihm- of r uih.
Price. 5.'10.00 Per Ton of 2000 Pound*.
ALL GOODS SOLD ON GUARANTEED ANALYSIS.
Ihsrrijtfiee Circulars Sent free tijwu ajtplirtifiou.
BAUGH & SONS, 20 South Delaware Avenue. Philadelphia.
Tor tab yJ. N. LONG, Flmiaptoa, Pa.. Acect for Clinton and Centre Counties.
MILLIIKIM HOTEL,
Mil I 111 IM ' I VTKK rut NT Y. PKNN'A.
W. S l'r<ij.rift' r.
' TL' I'ti. f V < .t !Jn roiti'i VftJJpjr.
! ftto-nt t-- mttm fir m * ■ Nira BteffanuMi ftMLvww*
' IT, i . *• 1 "J f 'T ' k Vitli ur-
J r*wi ! r |t ti.M r Wit a
PLEASANT SUMMER RESORT.
<# ■'! If •? ' r t I ' ! it# Tirimly, A f ft|.
rqfta t' ** a't y tr A1 !>*• Millhuii IMaJ *'f#*n
i m-Uti oi ill f .j. 1 firat-< !**• *r.<l term* m<"W
, at* June Z'. ly #
j/OINTUAL HOTEL,
,V. '] ! A-ll.' l'.fcilr mH Matn-n,)
T R'i. r VTHK OifVTY. PA
A. A KOnLIJKCK KH, Proprietor.
+ JL ■
, ; (Mil TK AI N**t j a' t . T iitjiil#*. 4?
Logan Cement.
'I'HK retail price for LOGAN CE-
I 1 VINT • M ' f. r till. 4m. 'Vh IM) 11l
j t". t t \<*r l*rrr| 4t.<l t> . f- r I*ri of
IkMHk I • '' H k HJCKJt
/'•;/ f ifunis timl fi ruririin.
J IAKPER BROTH Kits,
*PR!*tO STREET, BKI-LKPOXTIt, PA„
IU their counter* and thrive, fill*] with
NEW GOODS,
( ( BANKRUPT RATES
Purchased fct • BANKRUPT RATES
I RAN ERUPT RATES
wnirn THET orrKK AT
BOTTOM PRICES,
BOTTOM PRICES,
BOTTOM PRICES.
OOXSISTIKO or
Dry Good",
Millinery Good*,
Clothing,
Fancy Good*,
Notion*, Ac.
ROOTS and SHOES
BOOTS and SHOES at very low price*.
ROOTS and SHOES
HATS and CAPS
L*te*t itylo* of H ATS and CA PS
HATS and CAPS
Carpet Bag*,
U® Orel la*,
Paraol*,
Lad in*' Cloak*,
Carpeting,
Groceries,
tjucen*ware, Ac.
Com prtalng .eery thin* that can be hond in a fleet
ft am ttor*.
HARPER BROTHERS,
*PRt*U STREET, • . BKLLKPOXTK, PA.
OOCXTKT PROnrcn taken in exchange nt the
htgheet market price |_j.
New York Weekly Herald.
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
r pliK circulation of this popular
a tieawapet '• conetantly lorreaatng It contain*
all the leading newt ef the Dalit llxatin, and
arranged tn handy departm nt* The
FOREIGN NEWS
embrace. epedal dt.pabhe. frt.m all quartern of the
globe, t'nder the bead of
AMERICAN NEWS
are given the Telegraphic [tiepah hee of the e~k from
all parte of the I'ttion. Thte faleo alone make*
THE WEEKLY HERALD
the mnet ralnaMe chronicle In the ant Id. ae It le the
chenpeet. Reefy week le git en a fattbfnl report of
POLITICAL NEWS
embracing complete and eompr. I.etttite dlepatchen
fmm Weeniuni-ne, Including fnll report. of the
epeechee id eminent politlitatie on the qnoetione of the
howl
THE FARM DEPARTMENT
nt the Warair Dentin gtt.e the leteet aa aell ae thn
imi N fainting I*
lb# of lb# ffm*r. bitf for rmjtng CtVTU,
l"nni, OIMW, Tutu. VBortiMH, Ac , Ac, vftk
•N Kg##U tn for hw tiding* *nl n"titU in r#-
|*ir. Tbi H M|i'lMncit*Hl 19f * ir#il~Mit*j Ir|rt
mvit, MH,T (xfM, Binlrf Ih# hrgd of
THK lloM K.
gi*ing rorlfw* for prardtttl hint# for m*hlng
< lofhtiif no ! Aw h#*-|*fig i| Willi lb# Uta4 U •hn.ro •%
lb# Ion#I prV# Riht tiooi of OAilit,£ -g n .
•gr"*t#4 hi Ik)* !• ptMlhwlly I#tod tjr
i * leofiir# pnMf*Bott l*#ii"t Ittm nr Nrti
i trd IfonAon
loo*. The lirpttrimml of lb# Wihu
j nill Nt* lb# hoiiNcmifr mnr# thin or* hnndM hnxN
lb# |*tior of th* Tbr mlrtwl* of
SKILLED LABOR
j ir* ImAil iflir, nwA rtrftlhtn* frnMnlnt In **.
< Ma ion gnd U!"f nn* Gig f nunHwlv THrm
i i* • |Nf dftotsd |o *ll lb# l*l**l phNM of lb# Gti#b
n# iwirtH*, <Vn(N, Ac,. Ac, A rata**
M# fßNlwr# It foQt4 In lb# tf#rtßlljr re|wla4 |*V<w
*n<lorm<tmot uf
THE PRODUCE MARKET.
■ewnnno D tee* at home and el ewt together with
e rmat etery week, a Station bp Matte • minewXdh
tine, tomtit. M owe at, p. v,tK, rii-t 4l
net Xota*. Tfcere e no |*pcr In the nee Id that me.
taint to touch gene matter every nerk at the Will.
IT llntie. wWeh la eenl, poet ago pw, for On* Dob
lat Vn ran enberrtl-e at ant time.
THE ) ( OHM
T.LV& l • W * rtl > Fon "> DDL I. A A
Aldlil I * TEA*
NEW YORK RRUALD,
M Auadwny and AM (Hmd, Maw Tarfc.