The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1812-03-18

ple That seem to pervade them The subject however re-
Qures further illustration. In these structures
myself chiefly such facts and of information
be gathered from the letters themselves have but little
knowledge respecting the circumstances which the
letters relate, and unfortunately for the writer's nothing
more is needed
appears that there exists in Little c-Compon certain
church, Of which Mr. Shepherd has the pastoral
this church is composed of members, of which, in
their political sentiments federal and others Republican
that the political parties in that nearly equal that
federal members of this church have it their power
turn scale either way they shall deem expedenta
gsnst the Republicans by vong and against the federaits
by merely staying home election days. 1t likewise APP
pears August townmeetng i'll 1909, when delegates
General Assembly TO be chosen, that .4ndrew
1aycr, genuine ledcrast, who delegate from that
town. holden up candidate Cor another and that he
opposed by gentleman, who was a member OF Mr.
Shepherds church. In weighing the merits OF the
daes the peponderance was greatly against Mr. 1ayor
His opponent pous, goody entitled to the high
respect and whose actions the result of
dictates of sober while there su
hcont grounds suppose Taylor de and enemy
our holy religion The federal members therefore, of Mrs
Shepherds church could conscien,ousy supper.
they believed daily violated the precepts of divine
aion sacrgiousy denounced the sacred doctrines they
profcssed They could not without mpuncton their
assistance they deemed impious wretch, and
that would again sacrifice Saviour of the world
terminate his followers from the face of the earth. They of
course remained without attempting take an ac-
tive part the business of the day The consequence of
this quesccnce the defeat OF Mr. Taylor and the election
oil has opponent.
In spring OF lslo the edcrals,s than
| possible. There being Senator the United States
Congress DC appointed they had more than common in
stake Every exertion therefore made obtain
majority in the General Assembly Lie-Compton became,
of course object OF attention. Mr. Taylor being in Prov
solicited by Jones and Brow stand candidate
apan for the deegcy of that He appeared wiling but
had doubts of long the federal members of Mr.
Shepherds church refused to give him their support.
Here, them occasion for intrigue and cunning
pouvre. To prevail upon the conscientious part of Mr..
Shepherds church bestow their suages upon Mr. Tay
r became grand object of federal eleconecring 1t
however, naturally supposed that this mig gh be accomplished
through the aid of Mr. Shepherd. Recourse must there
fore, be had him. Bu none, appears, found in
Provdencc who had sufficient impudence and
wait upon this pous parsonage respecting the business
character therefore, selected from Neho- John
in who they judged to be better calculated for the gody
mission than themselves. Jones and Bromn addressed him
by letters accordingly informing him of the
giving him his clue how proceed He go directly
and without delay Mr. Shepherd, under the preence of
friendly visit and in the unguarded moments prac
tice upon this minister of the gospel the nsdou
agems influence him take active part in the federal
He induce this vcegerens of religion to be-
the promoter OF schsm prevail upon these mem.
of his church who seemed shrink from dcism and i'm
pe, lend their aid in supporting secret enemy OF Zion.
against their religious feelings, and the loud behests Il
an internal monitor.
are, in the eyes of the world members
of Cht church, and had right expect theic
hearts in unison with the sentiments they professcd
Bat here apparent departure from those principles
culcaed by the guide Of our beie-a declcton from thar
rectude aud sincerity which ought the rule of coD-
duct OF every Individual They were to common appearance
obtain the things that pertain worldly honos,
the of those which belong salvation Of
They, seemingly would exchange the umphs of the
for the triumph OF federalism, an If possible, deih-one the
Son of God establish avour,c form Of government u
Rhode Island. Zoe you Scrbes and fharisees kuo-
critics oe ys eonass ana land, make nroseye
and hcn he Is made ye make him f~n more the child Of
hell than yoarsciVes"
Gentle reader reaect in the serious reflect
upon the conduct and obvious principles of VIII
you have such rule you Will you trust those
who have put defiance the laws Of heaven make and dis
pense laws for man Will you oonide your worldly
and political prosperity those who bave proved
the deity, and like Judas bsayed the of Man with
kiss Let these solemn things your trembling hand
Let these awn considerations operate upon your impartial
judgment Pausc--pondcr-consult yoar conscience,
and then proceed to at as the whispers Of your bosom