Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-05-06

making due allowance for partiallty 10 inc rignt
side, we readily accord with the general OPT
MON expressed, that Mr.. c. had decidedly :he
advantages over his opponent, and managed
his opponen, and the defence OF Christianity, In
an able and interesting Misunderstanding him
self skilfal master of all The tactics OF dispu>
tafion. On the whole, we are not without hopes
that the controversy may he followed with good
effects. The cause Of revelation has been clear.
ly shown 10 be supported by vast body OF
conclusive evidence, internal and external; and
we are happy TO be informed. that more than
one individual, previously inclined to scepu-
cism, or confirmed in it, have. during the dis
cushion, had their doubts and difficulties entire.
ly solved, and now express full conviction OF
the truth Of Christianity
A short. hand writer was employed 10 take
down The debate, the whole OF which will De
published. Cincinnati Pandset.
Fur the American Daily Adpertise-
Mn. PouLsos public mimi having
been IN q considerable degree interested IN the
result Of she important contest between Camp
bell and Owen, l have determined 10 make the
following extract from letter dated
"C1NorNNAr1, April %, 1899.
"Our CITY has, for the last week been much
Interested in the public discussion Of the COM
para,ive .nerits Of Christionity and atheism, be-
iween;their respective champions, Campbell &
Owen. If the Christian religion stood in need
of vindicaiion, il certainly had noble advo-
cate in Mr.. Campbell, who, throughout the
discussion, eviueed an acquaintance with his
subject, and powers Of logical reasoning, not
without beauties of eloquenee, that cannot fail
10 hand his name to the latest posterity, with
honour while poor Mr.. Owen, seemed, in
comparisfa man Of straw, vor Ell preferea Mill.
The whole series Of his defamation, for argu.
ment it was not, reminded me Of the fable OF
the mountain in Iabour. In fine, never, think,
had religion, especially the Christian, more
noble triumph.
The debates closed on Monday evening last.
Before the very large assembly were dismiss
ed, Mr.. Campbell respectfully limited 10 them,
that ipasmuch as the most extraordinary pa
thence and -forbearance had been manifested,
while the most barefaced ealumnies and insults
had been uttered by his opponent, not only
against their good sense ard best feelings, but
against their religion, dearer TO many than life
i,setf; it would therefore be Of consequence
now, to ascertain, % what influence such for
bearance was attributable; he then respectful.
Iy desired that all whose hopes or desires were
toward Christianity, should show themselves
by rising. Instantly the whole assem blage, say
500, rose, save abou, half dozen individuals,
who, when the advocates of lnfidelity were
called upon, rose with Mr.. Owen"
The above two extracts will furnish our read
ers with all tina, is worth knowing concernin 6
the grand debate between Mr.. CAMPBELL and
Mr.. OWEN We cannot let the occasion pass,
however, without expressing our condemnation
Of The hole Affair The result is, as we ex-
ptc,ed; tai We venture 10 say, no man left the
place Of meeting happier, or better, or firm
er Christian. Mr.. Owen, and his visionary
schemes and sentiments, should be lett 10 thsir
natural course: they will ere long be forgotten,
or remembered only as instances of folly or
perverted talents