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North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-22
what sauey Democrat lhe spirit q

W pat saOev Democrat iA$ spun y
&c Isl Hear him
We were struck wiih the fnfcible Illus
tfailon, which the present appearance OF
oof enunify gives, 10 tbat remark "a The
dcr'sfainn al Indvpenasncr, which saws
mankind atr mnfr dlSpased 10 s9Dcr,
rkile celia are tgcrsbte, lhsa la 'tsh'
themselves" We knoN noi, bot Il IS also
bctlet and wiser in mao In do So, but we
are Disposed To- lnok glaoHily on the dark
picture, which we have now before us
when we compare the Ptond situation al
DOR county once, and lie manly Repub-
iican hoIdness al those. who eoEieBded,
and gained our bcIlies, with Ter appeaf-
ance DOW; and The Submissive, slase-hke
rrouehing, 10 the assumed power, aud ar
bIiTarY aclS, of an administration, which
fr,emb,es less that OF Washing ION or
Jefferson, than il does the Imperial Gov
eminent ol France, in The reign o. Napo-
leon Bonapartr.
The Government designed, by those,
who gained. for us, our couniry's liberty,
was Republic. They gave US charter
"a constitutions; a strictly Republican in
strnment. The men, by whom that in
strument was drawn, had holy hatred 10
power. They were the immediate de-
scendants Of those who had fled to a saw
age wilderness, that they might enjoy
liberty, to worship their Creator as they
thought most meet. They had just
emerged frnm protraeted, and unsuccess-
iul, struggle for independence. They, and
their fathers, had ielt the rod, and the
yoke of the oppressor; and they were anx-
inus that there shond be erected, safe
guards, and checks, that would prevent
the curse and scouree of an ambitious,
cold-hearted, usufping tyrant, from ever
being visited upon their country, and their
descendants.
But. however wise, and however guard
ed, was this sacred instrument; however
plain the language, that so clearly defines !
The duties Of the different departments,
we see and feel that it has been over
ooked---it has been thrust aside; and none
will be found, that can even deny, that in
many instances, many Of he dearest rights
IF the people, have been ,rampled under
DOT. pton--debasin and destroy
NC ruption-has been the serpent, that
las crept into our Eden Of political happi-
less: and substituted The cold, calculating
pirt of party, that has stolen the Jewel
rom The casket, and left us nothing but
he iorm-the skeleton Of what we were
instead Of being manly, free, and indie
'endent-each individual TO speak out his
all is hushed-every tongue is
rlll until The great leaders illuminate their
ecrres, TO the thousands Of Office holders;
nd then the people in their debasrd and
egraded servitude of party, and party /!
iScipIine, echo the cry.
How melancholy is the picture! How
ne is the fact! Scarce half century has '
apsed since the first formation Of our :
government, under the direction and the
nspices Of him, who has been styled the
aviour, the Father Of his Country; and :,
lose who were the leaders and soldiers in :.
lat strugge-and what do we see now? =
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-22

UNION OF THE CANADIAN PROVINCES
Resolutions have passed both branches Of
the Parliament OF u. Canada, in favour Of
a union of The Provinces, as recommended
by the new Governor General, Thompson.
This We opine, will ultimately lead 10
revolution in the provinces, as neither party
Is satisfied with the measure, or the terms
proposed.-PaiaesviNe Republican.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-22

a Michigan paper states that there are
IN the two Canadas, 5000 colored troope.
many o. whom are runaway slaves from
the United States.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-22

T pus to Crafty the wishes Of any portion 81
/ of the people, regrets exeeec 'nglY, that "a
/ The present iunctufe ~ pending neeocIa'
rloas with Great Britain. il would be- iun-
proprr u interfere with the neiian al oui
courts of justice, and therefore could moi
/ Al PRESENT drcisixrly move IN compliance
wiih your wishes. Every possible means
have been exerird to make The confinement
Of Mr.. Mackenzie nominal one, and 81
crafty his every wish, save his release.
Ms own private views are, that II the
friends of Mr.. Mackenzie, wonhl appeal la
the mapnanimiiy II the resident rrpSeseG-
tative OF The British provinces in Norlh
America, by his request, he would be re-
leased, and relieve the question from The
embarrassment ~ which II seems involved.
lave the honor la be,
Your friend ard servant,
(Signed) GEORGE NJ. KEIM.
REMARKS by W. l.. MAcKENzrE.-l
will never petition or authorize Others to
petition an English Colonial Governor 10
enable an American President 10 release me
from the balance of an unjust aud partial
sentence Of an American Court OF Jastiee.
Ii the American people and government
cannot put that To rights without permits
sion Of Mr. Pou!ett Thompson, I'll never
degrade them by asking it, was opposed
to the union OF republican and monarchical
forces to chase VIM. Johnston round the
thousand islands, aud deny this JOINT ju-
risdlction OF Presidents and Governors 10
Monroe County. think the hint is Mr..
Van Buren's, because private information
confirms and the newspapers admit the
fact, that he acknowledged when in this |
state that he had asked The liberty of Ger
tam Prescott men, since sent over from
Fort Henry as personal favor 10 himself,
and on the suggestion OF the Canadian au-
lhorilies had in manner agreed al the
same time never To ibrrate ME without the
of the British Governor in Canada. +
am really ashamed TO tell this. -.Mac-
tea-ie's Gazette, Jan. lin, 1910.
TO The FisAmen of $50 The coun-
rymen Of Burns, Bruce, and Wallace
u Read Mr.. Van Bnren's reply 10 The
pennsyvanians, and say, Shall we in
america be forced TO crouch TO the muir
lerers of our loreiathers, The assassins OF
ealhcormac, Peterioo, BalIynahinch. and
Cnlloden' Is the race of '9S extinct in
America! Are The brothers Of the hardy
ace who cheered O'ConnelI on 10 MANY a
'loodIess victory asleep' We talk of lib !
rty, and does it mean to tax US to build S
asiilcs in this Union for living graves to I
whoever British Governor in Canada ,
nay point his finger at' What will be C
ur next step in this ladder Of degradation; b
'overty is no crime, but for people to {
ccome mean and sIavish, i, is poor her q
age 10 their children! If it be my turn n
o-day FOR the Basiile, who can say it will
OF be his tomorrow .Macken1ie's Ga
cite, Jan. IL, 1910.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-22
J rran Maeksnris,s GsreiIs.

Mr.. VAN buren, THE IRISH
SH0FMAKER-AND BISHOP on
DERD0Nk.
A warn-heaFied. generous lfishman,
Who Whites the following letter, was the
bearer 10 New York II a petition for my
release, signed by many Phiiaeelphians.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

RowN STOUT PORTER. Otapges, Lem
ND on- and Wines, rcceiv d hy
NJ "a Is4O GEORGE RAENHAL.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
FRUIT.
TO gyIzllE lATlkSa
4 acnnt TO purchase,

IMMEDIATELY, ~ Iil.ly MICRO GIRL, Of
n good deposition, from to " years OF age.
49, = THOMAS C. SMITH.
Jopc 10 1910 If
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

LyRESH COFFEE, Wrapping Thread. Candle
ID Wick, Patent Thread flesh Candy aid Dram
gss. just received and fur sale BY
June IL, 1910. GEO. AAEHhAhs
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

VIRGINIA: At Roles held ~ the Clerk Once Of
the County Court Of Berkeley, on Monday. 'he
Isl Of June, 1910.
William Long b Son.. pfGs.
~.
Samuel Roberts and Samuel Miller. dfs.
IN CHANCERY.
TIME defendant, Samuel Roberts. not having
u entered his spprsrancs and given security,
according to the act Of Assembly and ues Of this
Count, and j, appearing to the Couft that be Is no,
an inhabitant Of this Commonwealth, il IS ordered
that the said deEsndan, do appear bero on The Sc.
cond Monday in September. snd answer ths bill Of
the plaintiff and that this order b. published in
the Nartinsburg Gazette for TWO months success
sivcly and a copy posted at the front door u thr
Court House OF The said County
Copy. Tcste.
June I5, 1870 --2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

Jelly 9, ls40
VIRGINIA. in the Circuit superior Conn OF Law
and Cbsucery for Berkeley County, 'a', hu'e''
1910,
lame, Hixon, william L. Iixon. nnd Hurry
crawford and Elizabeth his wife, tate Elizabe'h
n,xoa' phGs.
against
Alexander Cooper, surviving Executor OF the last
will and testament Of John u. Cfa'ghill, dee q }
Thomas Russell. Administrator o. james nus
sell. dcc'd--which said James was another Ike
cu,or of said John Il Craighiil. decd; Benamih
u I;xon' dffs.
IN CHANCERY.
yEyHE defendants, Thomas Russell brnjsmin
Hixon, John b. iiixon, and Andrew jackson
Hixon. not having entered thrir appearance ana
gwen security, according the act OF Assembly
and he rules Of thi. Court; and II appearing ~
satisfactory evidence thar they are out Of thus Com
m,nwesltb: il is ordered that the said defendants
do enter their appearance 20 this ~, on the nr''
dsv of The next term, and answer the bill OF mo
nIsin,ifs; and that copy Of this order be Iotlh-
with published in any newspaper within thi- coun.
~ and continued Tor two months suecessivriy' ana
another cory thereof posted at the front door OF the
Court House Of the said County.
Copy --Tcste, ,,-,
Jnly 9. 1s40.-2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
TRUST SALE OF LAND.

NTHEREAS Harvey NJ. Forman and Charles
w C. Sarbuck, by their deed bearing date on
the 18th day of November, 1887, conveyed 10 trust
TO the undersigned. certain tract OF Land, lying
and being at the mouth Of Opequon, in the County
OF Berkeley, to secure TO Jacob Myers Adnin'stia'
tor with the will annexed ofJames Forman, dec d,
the balance of the purchase money; ard whereas
there is now due on said balance the sum OF ~
lOl 70. for the payment of which have been d.
,ected by said Myers 10 sell said Land-No~, no.
ice is hereby given, that will, on Monday, the
14h day of September nest, (beipg court-day) pro-
coed to SELL in front of the Court House in Martins
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
$500 Reward.

VIRGINIA In tho Circuit Superior Court OF Law
and Chancery fol Berkeley County. July Rules,
$780,
lanes Smith. pitf.
chri,,iana Miller, Jacob Snyder, Nancy Griffith,
Henry Snyder, aud Emanuel and Hannah we
yer. David Miller, Charles PermiIiion, aud Nan
20 permilliop, Elizabeth Miller, John, Archibald,
Elizabeth and Thomas Miller. Tor Shearer) Eli
zabetb. Mare aret, David. and Caihsrine Miller,
peter Spring field, Richard, Mary Ann. John,
R.niamin and Peter Sny der, ------------, the
unknown and absent Heirs OF George Snyder,
James Cox, and Conrad Hedges, and Henry
Welsh. dfts.
IN CHANcERY.
yGyHE, defendants, except Christians Miller, Con
rad Hedges, James Cox, John Sheater, Cor
MmIer) and David Miller, Elizabeth, Margaret,
David. and Calharine Miller, not having entered
their appearance and given security. according to
the ACT of Assembly and the rules Of this Court,
md il appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
are our OF this Commonwealth il is ordered that
Inc said defendants do enter their appearance 10
this suit on the fast day of The next term, and an
.wer the bill Of the plaintiff: and that a copy OF
his order he forthwith published IN any newspaper
hin thi. County. and continued for two months
ucce..vety ard sno'her copy thereof posted al the
ront door If the Court. House of the said County.
Copy --Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, c.
t,l, l6 iS41 Pm
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

VlRGNlA,--In the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Chancery for Berkeley County, July Rules,
l84r.
Jacob Myers, Committee Of Sarah Jack, lunatic,
-, pitf.
William Jack, James Jack, Samuel j. Jack, and
George n. Jack, %@
IN CHANCERY.
yEyHE defendant, Samuel j. Jack not hn''ng
N entered his appearance and given security,
according to the act Of Assembly and the rules OF
this Court, snd it appearing by satisfactory ev-
depce that he is our Of this Commonwealth: II Is
ordered, that the said defendant do enter his sp-
pearence 10 this suit the first day OF the rext
FERN, and answer the bill of The pain'lii: and that
a copy of this order be forthwith published m any
newspaper within this County, and continued lor
two months .uccessvely, and another copy thereof
posted at tie front door Of the Court.House OF the
said County.
n of' JOHN sTRoTHER. C.
suly l6 1910 -2m
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
Endies 81 Getaffeaaeefe .

UUsr MISUNDERSTOOD Florence Braid
a RONNEfS, ami Mep's l. ehorn HATS. BY
,,ly o 1910. A. ROBINSON & co.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
A Great bargain In HiUDLINt

80 Pieces of7.8 Blrached MUSLIN, which w
intend selling b, the piece only. a. u l. vey cheap
We have now on hand large stock OF New
Goods, which have boon bought q astonishing low
prices. A. ROBINSON q co.
july 2. 1910.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

Tn consequences of The numerous letters receive
Win no enclosure, imposing on me- therefore, a
very heavy tax Of at least $500 10 the way OF post
are. without any comprp>a ION am co nPclled to
adopt il as an invarisbIe rule not 20 take any s'n
Gle ie,ters our Of the Office UNLESS THE Posi-
AGE IS PAID. ]. NJ. CLARKE.
July 49,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30

virginIe:-Tn the Circuit Superior Court Of Law
and Chaucery for Berkeley Cooniy,
Join OF. (suing by Henry J 5 bert b. next
dienaS ng.
John McCleary, AIminsrsfof q Mary On, decd
and Administrator de- banis non u john Hnorer,
dso,a NH others. 11s.
IN CHANCERY
ATOTTCE.--The parties 10 Toe anoVn au't afr
V hereby notified 10 attend AT my Once, Ia si"t.
,in.bnrs. on Tuesday, tho 4,h day Of Aegn.t nrst'
with all the necessary evidence, papers aud vouch-
ar., 70 enable me 10 make Nepa't IA the SAID
cause. SEAMAN GARtnD
Jaly l6, 1910 --3w Com.
virginia In the Circoil superior Court Of Law
and Cbsncery FOR Berkeley County,
George Dol, and wife. rlt6s.
against
Richard Mcsherry and John SharH, Executors OF
Richard aicSherry, deed, aud others, cjis
IN CHANCERY.
NTOTICE The parties Interested ~ The above
II suit will peasa to take notice, tbnt VIII ut
lend al nv Office in Martinsburg, on Monday, the
Sd dav OF Angus, next; Mt winch timr and place
they are hereby required 10 attend with all sucn
evidence OF vouchers as they may hays 10 chr.
SEAMAN 0AhARD.
r,,. ~ iaan-aw Com
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
TIKI.

WYE have a few barrels and halt barrels o.
w TAR. which will be sold cheap.
NAV 81. 1870 HAMME 4 STEPHENS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-30
gpD spjsus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

geW gpltEI Q91z,lHI P1bl&lNlA
We ask your attention 70 splendid sssoftmens
Of cfolh., Cassimerss, Csssnetts. Drilling, Vest
ipg.. Tweed., Shams. Collars. Stocks, Crss:is'
sn,penders, Bandanas, Pongee, and Log Cabin
Pocket aud, also, every variety d
nen's wear.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-10-14

| preaching about Chris. confounded with
preaching Caris5-preaching from the
imagination, with preaching from the
heart! The minister may thus deceive
himself, and the great majority of his peo-
pie may be thus deceived while some OBJ
seure, Hnleaefei disciple, whose draughts
truth have been taken undiluted from
the wells Of salvation, will be sensible of
some painful deficiency; and the anxious
inquirer thifsting for The gospel, vii lis
ten and walt ia vain to be taught what he
must do to be saved. LIT US remember
the wide difference between being able to
preach torciblv the importance Of religion
on the one hand; and. on the other to,
SHOW clearly in what all spiritual, saving
religion consists. II is one thing to prove
that there is no salvation bntin Christ; and
quite another 10 direct soul painting for
mercy how he is to win Christ. and be
found IN him. Ul such a text as one
thing neeafat3 almost any intelligent and
serious mind might preach without mis-
take or manifest deficiency. Il requires,
much more preparation than mere inteiIi-
gence and seriousness TO preach ". Il, with
truth and clearness and fitness, upon such,
a text as, aay man be IN Christ, he is
q ae,0 creature, Sc Bishop MeIloains' $
Charge to tie Clergy Of Ohio.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-10-14
RELIGIOUS MISCELLANY.
WHAT IS IN TO PREACH CHRIST:

What is it so TO preach, that it may
Justly be said, in the sense of the apostle,
that ..qve preach. Christ c1ucifed 20
There are many ways of approaching
this excellence without reaching it, and.
thus Of failing in the fruits ofan evangel-
ical ministry without pereeiving the cause
Some OF these approximations | will en-
deavorto describe
] Its possible to preach a great deal OF i'm
portant truth having an essential relation
to The gospel-truth unmingled with any
erroneous statement or principle Ones
Idiseouraes may be very solemn and
impressive. kindling strcng emotions and
exciting deep arprehensions in intelligent
aregations and because the people
are affected. it may Be supposed the preach
ef is faithful. Because the former per-
ceive nothing positively wrong. and hear
and feel much that is decidedly good, they
not unfreqaenily regard it as unquestion-
able evidence ofthe gospel character ofihe
instruction to which they lis.en. And YET,
without any strained suppositlon, it may be
destitute ofsome or all Of the great dislin-
icnisaing features Of the. gospel; or if II
Iconiain them, NAV almost entirely conceal
then under the cumbersome framework ia
which thev are set and though il speak
often of Christ, and patheticaliy describe
Ibis agony and death may be So meagrt
land confused SO general ard feeble as tC
all those vital doctrines which lead ami
i spring from him and depend on hin,
(which Law the foundation of and bind to
Il rether the whole structure of Christian
1 faith, as 10 be wholly unworthy the name
of the preaching of Christ. Suppose lba
1.-The minister select such subjects as The un
certainty oflifs. the trial Of death, the fer
: rors of judgment, the everlasting retribn
4 ton Of the ungodly. Let him depict tn
VANITY Of the world, the excellence Of re
llioion, the bliss of heaven. Give him Oh
perseSution Of Christ. and the variou
scenes in the tragedy of the cruci6xion
Here are subjects on which lively an
: intelligent imagination, without any spir
! tituality Of mind OF acquaintance with tn
Operations Of grace on the heart, may E
strong and impressive; and yet, how ma
y Inv imagine that to preach these forcibl
p is to preach the gospel How often
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-10-14
From the New York Observer.
PERPETUlTY OF HEAVEN.

PERPETUITY OF HEAVEN. IA
A thought Of Robert Haipsreadere Ell into
Uerse by Mrs. e. C. Steda,aa.
If the promises that lin that temple should
slime,
Whose light is the halo Of glory divine /!
Were granted, till ages on ages untold,
Away 70 the depths Of past ages had roll'd ;
And stil TO the promise a tiatl were given,
Though ever so distant, il would not be hea0-
en
No! Thoughts piercing wing still beyond
it would fly,
In search Tor what yet in The distance might
lie;
Tie glory Of heaven thro' fear would be dim,
And sadness blend still u it'll It's raplurous
hymn.
IT'S endless duration, uncedsing delight!
That makes The blest hopes oIthe Christian
SO bright!
us er The richest Of gems in his heavenly
That the sun Of his blessedness will not go
down!
With that "song everlasting no fear shall
be blended,
For then shall '.the days of his mourning be
endei;''
And once IN that temple beside the pure
river, i.
The sainted no more shall be absent forever.
Cedar Brook, PlaInield, n. ].
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-10-14

tt.lf
with the unfruitful works of darkness, z
marry ascouple. where one is church
member and the other an impeni,ent per-
son, and yet keep within hearing Of that
command of God given by the Prophet,
: Cry aloud, spare not" &C. g. Does
not the word of God present such a union
/ as contrary TO His mind and will, and
consequently matter OF church disei-
pline2 am a1ate that The popularity
fof the church will sneer at such a simple
subject because Ii is popular for such
things TO be transacted under the sanction
OF the church. But so far from lessen
ing the Importance oflis.in my mind, it
only seems 70 increase it. For have
learned that that which is highly es-
teened among men is an abonaination IN
the sightof God. Oae Baptist minis.er*
has had the hafdihood to give this subject
an investigation; and has seen fit to give
publicity to the result-of his Investigations
and researches. and for thus doing he has
been branded, by individuals in my hear
ing, as once "over much righteous.n-
Whether any other one has given the
subject passing moment do not know.
MY own views Of the subject are seen at
once on reading the in,errogations, and
consequently my opinion as to one Of the
Achans that is troubling Zion. But it
may be asked, what good does it do to
undertake to search out, and point out the
vampires that are sapping the very life
blood of religion. since the churches and
ministers are SO unwilling to see them
and put them outof their midst, Says
my objector to this searching A. host Of
these Achans have been brought to view,
amongst which are Slavery, Intemper-
ance, War. Licen,iousness; and now you
would bring up Marriages. The church
have agreed, and ministers. and deacons,
and elders, and bishops, have sanctioned
the agreement. that they will NEEDLE with
none Of these things; therefore it is USE
less to search any farther. Let Inc say,
my friend. you come to a conclusion di-
-rectly the reverse from. that Of Holy Writ,
e Line upon Incline upon line; pre-
cept upon precept-here little and there
"a little
AS have no other medium of commu-
Inicating my Thoughts TO community, but
through the Telegraph, | send these few
broken, ill-arranged ideas to you, (know-
ing al the same time that have already
given your patience trial,) and leave
them 10 your disposal. Whilst | sub
scribe myself and remain,
Yours, for Righteousness & Purity.
ae A LABoRER.
Sept. 26, 1870
mp.o,l,or Malcoro
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-10-14
nj A r r 1 A G. E

NJ A RRIA GE
Brother Murray
1 have often heard the enquiry made,
within a year or two: Why is il that the
churches are so low. as to the life and
power Of rcligion2 Why is i, that
churches where they have had great ref
carnations, as the fruits of protracted meet
ings, so soon decline world y-mindedness
makes its appearance, and the young con-
ver,s again mingle with their former
associates, and again engage in their
former pleasures & atnusements Whilst
these .iaierrogations have been put forth,
the response has as often been. there is an
Achan in the camp Of Israel.
But another enquiry has arisen, and
many have undertaken to answer il: what
I is the Achan2 One sweeping answer is,
and may sill be giyen,-ih church does
] not obey the commands of her Captain
and Head Much light has been given
/ on the subject, by those who have turned
their attention to il; but still the evil ex-
isis. La The multitude Of my Thoughts,
have given this subject Slight inyesiiga,
lion. That the church at the present day
has, like ancient Israel. Joined hands an.
81 formed alliances with the Inhabitants o
!, 1.-The land. no person Of common observa
-|tion can deny. She is seen leading i
J. the fashions. customs, and maxims Of th
# world. Now while reading the hol.
v Bible, thinking of the low slate Of rel
e gious enjoyment. and marking. the Gus
I. toms, maxims. and fashions Of the church
II the following queries have, arisen in M
81 mind:
'e 4 Isit according to the rule given by Ii
y Great Head Of the Church. for the dire'
IS lions Of his people. for church memb,
" 10 marry an impenitent person: 2. Ca
1s ministers Of Jesus Christ. particular
Isl as those that are 70 have no fsIlowsh