Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-05-15

]result of christian people. Here also, facts arr
more to be relied than Impressions, and perhaps
fee who will speak, had better opportunity Of
knowing his religious views and feelings than Tue
writer frat saw the General addressing Il
largs congregation of his fellow iown=men on INC
subject OF temperance. A, the close OF the
meeting, notice was gwen that he would actress
the children at Cleycs, the next Lords day, GA
the subject of Sabbath Schools. /, was peculiar
" interesting 10 hear an old soldier urging his
neighbors pledge themselves against their most
dangerous foe, and persuadIng the children and
youth 10 enlist under the bunne. OF Christ.
determined 10 avail. nyseif Of the first opPor-
unity, for learning the reason OF his conduct
As | was welcomed to his house, | did not wait
long for the desired occasion. IN the course OF
nversa,on the subject of religion generally,
/ SAID do you feel, sir, that you have at present, a
personal interest in Christ? He replied 81 was
tauch, the principles of Christianity in my child
hood, and trust they have at all times had some
influence But of late feel more on
the subject Of religion. | know the Bible IS a
revelation from God It's doctrines c0nsis-
tent, its prccepts pare, and It's plan Of salvation
seems admirably adapted 20 the wants OF Il SIN
ner; still | certainly not what a CHRISTIAN
should be, yet do not need any ono to teach me,
for know my duty Blu. when would do good,
evil is presen, with me-"
Alta subsequent interview he observed, feel
more and more the Importance Of personal re!i'
gion. do think | enjoy religion and delight IN
the duties of child of God, and have concluded
to unite with the church so soon my health
will permit me to go out In these private con
vcrsations he free, and unembarrasscd. HIS
views of truth were clear and evangelical lie
recognised distinctly the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit God Christ, atoning sacrifice tor sin;
tho deprayity of man, and the agency OF the
spirit In regeneration.
Soon liter this he was a candidate for the Presi-
dency, and being much from home, | saw him
hon, ,fyyt
ed, eng 3ired if his interest in the things of re-
igion had abated, he answered mot in the least
II Is the one thing needlui. need lis consoia-
tious and support now more than ever intended
to have united with the church before this. and
should have done so last Sabbath but rcllec
ton felt that If | were % do So in my peculiar
If woud be construed into polti-
cal design. Bat certainly shall! do SO as soon
circumstances VIII permit.
Hrs VIEWS OF THE MINISTERIAL OFFICE.
Gen Harrison sectarian. His edaca
tonal predictions were in favor of the Epsco
pal Church, yet ne chcesliIiy and dovoutlY wog
SHIPPED With all who protested the religion OF Jesus
Ministers of all denominations were made vel
come al his house, and without distinction led III
the deyotioas Of The family and social circle.
Such were his views, feelings and profession.
Did his general department correspond with these:
He regarded the Ministers Of Christ as anbassa-
doris OF God He listened to the illterate man
IN his n92eiY garD with Inc same fespcCuul AT
ientlon that hs did TO the more polished and cru
1te The preacher who was honest, pIous and
understood the word OF God satisfied him.
lie was "a constant attendant Oh public worship.
Always devout III his manners, earnest IN aticn-
ton, and sympathetic III feeling. On retiring
from public service of the Sabbath, where he was
present | always felt, tina, there at least one
present, who heard and felt, and would no, com
plain Of close, pointed and plain exhibitions OF Tho
word Of God He would sometimes say: ola
preaching shoot low, aud take good alm. If you
wound me il is my fault.--You Ministers should
fear none but God deliver his messages clearly
md orciby, and then il matters not who is often
led. Never preach for the wise and learned F.,
Make Yourself understood even by the children. I
Theoretical infldles out of the Church do bus lit
lie injury TO the of piety but practical In
i'd les in the Church do the mischief"
GEN HARRIsoN's REGARD FOR THE SABBATH
Gen Harrison maintained high regard for
the Christian Sabbath. The following lllustrai ties
his feeling A neighbor entered on Lords day
morning and said with embarrassment:
General | thought YOU would be absen: to-mor
row, and called to see IT might have your oxen
, fe W hours?'' He replied. Ills the Sabbath.
Sir. and | cannot attend TO business today"
Yes - said the man, '.but | thought you would
DC gone in The morning.--Can': have them, STRIP
He was answered. Have | not told you before
hat YOU must not ask me 10 transact business on
the Lords dav?" bat, General, did not E.enn
to offend YOU" "No! but you always do offend
ne when vou ask me TO attend to worldly matters
IN the Sabbath.'
called on him one Monday morning; he said,
4 wa. derived the pleasure Of attending meeting
asst evening for soon after my return from service
n the morning. l was surprised and grieved at a
.aIl from about thirty persons from Cincinnati,
IN an excursion for pleasure. | could not leave
hem without rudeuess, but what grieved me most,
recognised among the number some OF my per-
on.! friends and those that had hitherto consid-
red gentlemen.
GEN HARRIsoN's LIBERALITY.
He felt for the advancement Of reiIgion--he
contributed chcerflliy every benevolent object.
aving .the gospel is the hope OF the world, -
e spoke with the most lively feeling OF the pro-
ress of the gospel among the heather, but was
ot unmindri ls the destitute at home. When
rst took charge of the Preshv terrain church ut
Ileves. he said to me privately: The preJuSi-
es Of the people must be lived down, and ihey