Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-08-04

sAcRAMENT krAa rnE MERMITAGI

Editor Of this paper, together Nth the Rev. Mr..
Smith, administered the Sacrament Of the LORDS
Supper, last Sabbath, in the church near the Her
mltage.
This church is known on our Presbyterian re-
cords by the name OF Ephesus. aud was eUecled
many years since ON the domain appertaining
TO the Hermitage principally by its venerable pro-
prietor, the x.President of the United States.
II is beautifully located, and though not spacious
or even finished, yet Is tia delightful summer
temple, for the calm and pure worship of the
triune God Such, n, least It seemed to US, dur.
ing the services Of the late Soemnily, especially
so, when II became the abode Of the communion
OF redeemed sptts around the table of their pres
cnt Lord and Saviour While such seasons nre
generally the most joyous and eleyuling, which
believers can enjoy on eaFth the enc TO which we
have alluded, afforded more than ordinary inter.
est. because among several interesting sccessions
| TO the church was numbered one peculiarly inter-
esting--we mean, the Ex-Presdeni himself To
| the christian every spiritual accession 10 the army
of the living God Is ground of JOY, because every
| soul u OF infinite value, and IN It's redemption, the
spiritual empire, and consequently the deelaraive
glory of the Great Captain Of his salvation are
augmented. Still on account Of the great a
mount Of commanding Influence, which disiin-
guishcd individuals are capable of exercising in
the cause of religion, when truly converted to
God--thcir conversions to all christians, cannot
be Otherwise than a matter Of more than ordinary
interest. This irrespective Of all other consider
atoms, is calculated 10 yield uncommon grafca-
ton, to all who feel Interested IN the kiagd0m Of
Christ below, when they learn, that General Jack
son has soemnly consecrated himself TO the pro-
motion of It's interests, during the remainder Of
his days Ii may well be imagined, that the scene
was thrilling, when this veteran IN years aud III
the service OF his country, proicssed allegiance u
the Sovereign of all worlds, and promised an
eternal fidelity to Him, who demands tho homage
of all created mieIlgences. How could II be
otherwise A fern oil no common appearance
for inspiring yeneration, was standing before the
Assembly Ii was the form Of one who had been
long known as amongst the most distinguished Of
his countrys Generals had often pctiled his
life in her defence, and under God, had achieved
one OF the most memorable victories recorded in
the annals OF modern warfare. Nor is this all.
The same venerable form had filled, as states
man, the highest seats IN the government Of his
country, and had been clothed with the highest
civic honors which that country in all It's unequal
led freedom and independence could beslow.
lie had PASSED through life Of most event
ful scens--he had returned to his own Hermitage
Ito tho tomb of his beloved consort,--to the
few remaining friends Of his former daNsto some
of the surviving children 1i these friends, and il
their view, was about TO pledge himself, 10 be-
come soldier IN new army, and to engage If
the performance Of duties, Of higher importance
than ever commanded the attention Of earthly
thrones or confederetod slates. And to add /
! possible, to the lnpresslycness Of the scene, the
! partner Of his adopted son, dear to him, indeed
as a daughter, together with n beloved niece
, were also about 10 seal with him then covenant
for the first time, 20 be the followers Of tho Prince
of peace. Tho whole Of the preparatory service
was deeply interesting, but when The lime arrived
for him and his relatives, and friends, TO arise;
and take their seats at the table Of their assembled
, Rcdecmer, a scene Of weeping, gratitude and
Joy seemed to petyade the whole congregation.
10 see this aged veteran, whose head had
stood erect 10 the battle, and through scense OF
fearful bearing, bending that head in humble and
adorng reverence at the table Of his divine Mas
; Ter, while tears Of penitence and joy, tficklod
dawn his enc. worn checks, was indeed specta
Gle of most intense mora! interest. No one, rc
deed, could question tho sincerity q us. pr2tes
sion of faith in the Son Of God. The whole
world acquainted with him, whether friends o.
{. foes, must acknowledge that his lips nave spoken
in all his varied difficulties, the meanings of hi
heart and thai hs actions have always cores
ponded with his sentiments.
May God bless and uphold him in his last days
and make them his most comfortable and happ,
days. And when the time for his departure shaI
arrive, may he come 10 his grave, not only iul
Of years, but full fpeacc, and JOY, and holy III
y umph.
In all real conversions to God, LET US ever re
member, that 'it rs not by might or by power, bu
by my spirit saith the Lord" TO his grace the
BIO all the glory.
f.. s.. The health Of tho General lras bee
IS generally comfortable during ibis season.
% State Of parties in Aissi'Hppi.- not th
IS FederalIsts "lay the iaiierng JUNCTION To the
&c souls" that because Prenuss and Word are !
lc Congress, there Is Federal majority here n
K such thing Those gentleman were elected on
IN fraudulent and dcceilGul issue. They got IN b
legerdemain, humbug, panic and accident In
far contest Colonel Claiborne would have d.
4 lance them both. General DAVIS had not ha
- all oPPoI'utIJ' 'is hau W FA'' ''' US" ~
a. counties he did VISIT Ike 90 express mall nde
oil At this moment the administration party has mi
ne jory Of $500 N Mississippi, all counted an
we are gaining ground every day. Let our inenc
:, be active and ygani, lei them harmonic, COZ
v suit and cooperate wllh the anx'ares we are r
ceIving from the true state rights men; lei US b
NJ come one and ndiYisbIc, rulIyins under the bal
ncr Of strict construction and Tesrrtd right
let us do This, and VIC will soon see the FEEDER
q Clay party Of Mississippi reduced to mlserab
'P minority 1t is in reality bloated carcas
~ pulled up by artificial heat and unnatural excit
Inenl galvanized into life for moment, but
show the weakness, dclormlty and dispropotlon
w. IFS parls. In very brei period, its muscles "
leI lv and ,vheY its countenance fall il will Il