Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-07-10
HEAR THE OLD METHODIST MINISTER.

HEAR THE OLD METHODIST MINISTER. ,
The following thrilling appeal is from
one whose head is frosted Der with some
seventy winters. Hear him---he speaks
with heart overlooking with love for his
country and its institutions. for which,
old as he is, be feels deep and lively in.
lerest We take his letter from the Angus
to (Geo) Reformer;
To The Editor Of The Reformer:
GENTLEMEN,-An old Methodist minis.
ter, who has been one for upwards OF forty
three years, and, who never in his life sub
scribed Tor purely political paper-who
never attended a purely political meeting,
or, in any shape or way engaged in politics.
other than go 10 the polls and give his vote,
now requests you TO send him your paper.
Although as a minister, have hitherto stood
aloof from politics, can really do so no
longer. have read some-redected much
and often compared the present with the
past. and have sighed and mourned over
the distress that has been brought on my
beloved country. This distress, | conscien.
tiously believe, has been brought on it by
the mlsmana cement Of her rulers-nor do
| see any thing in the vistament utter ruin
unless some more competent and vrluous
hand be indicted TO take the helm. That
parsonage is Gen. Harrison. Ii is many
years since first became acquainted with
this gentleman; and for a length of time,
| may say, was his neighbor. And now,
from no other motive than conviction Of
his worth and fitness for the Office, 10 which,
| hope. he will be elevated, do [ take up my
pen and make my wishes known. To the
members OF the Methodist church | particu-
;, laily address myself Few OF these OF the
present day know the warm. the steadfast,
the uniform friend Methodsm and its prea-
cheers had IN Gen. Harrison. When these
preachers were travelling on the frontiers
they always found his house emphatically a
HOME. How kind, how affable, how con.
descending was this distinguished statesman
may be learnt from an occurrence which
was told me by brother preacher. On a
very cold and boistrous night, a young
preacher who came TO the Generals, when he
lived Think in Vincennes, went 10 the
meeting house 10 preach, but owing 10 the
inclemency Of the weather not a soul atien
ded except the General and soldier. The
preacher who was young man, and full
of zeal, considering il his duty 10 preach
whether the congregation was great or small
got up in the pulpit and went through The
usual exercises, as though scores were pres
ent During this time the General sat a
The foot Of the steps leading 10 the pupit
giving the most profound attention 10 the dis
course-When The preacher had closed hi:
sermon. perceiving that the soldier was hol
, ding down his head, and thinking he was
affected by his DISCOURSE he went TO hin
, 10 give him some words of comfort under
his supposed distress The General ther
got up, and taking a candle out OF the can
dleslick held IL in his hand close to the prea
cher while he was talking TO, and singing
over the poor soldier. This little inciden
5 made deep impression on my mind, an,
endeared the man 10 me ever afterwards
: l thought 1 could see in il his great Low.
! for Religion and the sacred truths Of III,
Gospel-his great respect for the minister
OF Jesus Christ in condescending, Statesman
General and Governor as he was 10 becom,
candle holder, for poor, young, inexperi
enced Methodist preacher. His great phil
anthrophy in remaining in the meeting
T house OF cold winters night If he, by 81
S doing, could only accidentally be tribular,
10 the happiness OF poor soldier. Such
q man is worthy to fill the office OF Presiden
: of these United States-and members Of lh
I Methodist church, such is now before you
. Will you not remember his former kind
ness 10 your preachers2 You row have
in your power 10 do something Tor him, who
in the days of your suffering did SO mncI
for you. Requte, then his generosity
Z. whose house was always open TO you
preachers. and were they in sickness. su
a fering and distress. they were sure TO find
: HOME.
a An old Methodist Preacher.
Which is The Democrat p Gentlemen
al said Gen. Harrison 10 his brother soldier
}, when about TO part with them at the close c
q the North Western Campaign-'Gentlemer
IL if YOU ever come to Vincennes you will nc
: find The string of the latch pulled in Fe
! low said Mr.. Van Buren's ivered servar
e TO an honest and sturdy conniryman, who
e month or two ago. called at the White Hous
h at 10 o'clock in the morning. Fellow,
q you have any business here you will have
r call at a proper hour
. Which ie thn Darnor p preufice