Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-09-03
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Mfr. .Snomden:-i am Christian; desire the
happiness Of all my fellow creatures. an FULLY
convinced that no man can enjny real happiness
in this world, 70 say nothing Ot q future state Of
be,us. who is not q Christian. Do YOU ask me
what It is to be a Christian? l answer, Chris.
tian is one who cordially believes the doctrines Of
the Hnlv Bble-so believes them aud embraces
them, as that they becrme to him not mere notions
or opinions, but principles Of action; and lead
him to obey the precepls and commands VI Inc
Saviour.
M man will dispute that Christian is enti!
tied to the same privileges and protection OF his
civil rights rs other citizens; and suppose num-
her of t.em associated together for religious "or-
ship, they are equally entitled TO protection from
d,s,srbance Now | wishto mention to you, i"r
the information Of those concerned, how some
religious men aud some religious assemblies are
disturbed and annoyed among Us; and 10 THIS
in the hupe that those h0 the disturbers may
be- persuaded to respect the feelings Of the quiet
in the isnd, who never disturb them.
One thing further wash to remark before
proceed to specify the particular disturbances OF
which I COMPLIMENTARY: DO not mean to M
sinuate that anv persons have fixed purpose OF
anuoy,ng US: [ am wiling to believe tina, il is
done insdvprtently--un,htenti oDal'y--and that II
il sufficient 10 inform them 81 the effect OF their
u
chusep To give them hint upon the subject thro'
YOUR paper, because know Of no other way to
give them Information.
shall only complain now Of TWO things which
disturb our congregations when assembled for
Worship
FIRST The uproar Of bows in the vicinity Of our
meetings On Sundays and week evenings, IL
YOU nave been accustomed to attend our meet.
inys, YOU must have seen how much we are dis
turoed in this way. Large parties Of boys, Of all
ages and colors, meet near our houses OF worship,
and, by their hopping and halooing. often drown
the voice Of the preacher. and Of course prevent
our hearing the truths which he may be tnco'cat-
ing Now, it has been asserted by some that we
have the worst boys in Alexandria that can be
found or this continent. | don't believe itj bat
l am father as veil as Christians and should
like to roll away this reproach. And / therefore
propose to ali our families to remedy this evil a.
speedily as possible.
Second. The running Of stages and carriages
or. the Lords Day. attend one Of the meet
inss on Washington street, and have observed,
for weeks past, that the congregations are regu-
IarIy disturbed BY this cause whenever they meet
SION after the worship commences. the Western
STAGE passes By all our places OF worship on that
street, and offer vehicles also. Yesterday, at
the place where attend, the speakers voice was
lost ia the uproar several times--to his distress
and mine. and many more.
Now, / am opposed to the practice OF some Of
our larger rities-which see has been lately re.
cammen,lcd for adoption in London-the placing
cnaip. asress those streets on which churches are
situated. But We can remedy the evil, u the
oune,s Of carriages and stages will direct their
!. drivers 10 avoid passing BY the meeting houses
ON the days Of worship. This can be done with.
out any unconveniehee to them, and wilt, oblise
many houdreds OF their fellow citizens besides
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