Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1841-05-27

valuable only as a means of promoting the
best interests of man. To whatever he
thought would promote the physical, intel
lectual, or moral good of the community, he
was generous contributor. 1t is presumed
that not house of public worship has been
erected tor years without his aid. He has
often said to me, | have q small piece OF
land in such place, do they not need "a
Church there, or School house! should
like to give il for some such purpose > and
often when the claims of public charity
nave fallen on my hands, felt constrained
10 conceal from him, knowing that his gene
roslty would lead him to do what in my opin.
ion duty did not require.
While engaged in erecting Church in a
feeble congregation II miles from his resi-
dence, did not call on him till it was nearly
completed. On accidentally meeting him,
he said, hear that you have been building
aChurch, why have YOU not called on meg |
replied. considered your benevolent tax al
ready quite sufficient. He seemed hurt, and
added, 'let me do ut least what can. The
IH1'e properly have belongs to God, and
can appropriate it better?'
determined to avail myself of the first
opportunity 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 conversation on the subject
OF religlon generally, said, do you feel, sir.
!nat you have at present personal interest
In Cnrlst! lie replied, II was taught the
principles of christianity in my childhood.
and trust they have at all times had some
influence over me. But of late feel more
on the subject of religion. know the Bible
IS revelation from God. Its doctrines are
consistent, its precepts pure, and its plan of
salyaI'oe seems admirably adapted to the
wants OF a sinner; still am certainly not
Wnat Christian should be, yet do not need
any one to teach me, for know my duty
But when l would do good, evil is present
with me.''
AT subsequent interview he observed,
feel more and more the importance of per-
sonal religion. l think enjoy religion and
delight in the duties of child of God, and
have concluded TO unite with the church as
soon as my health vii! permit me to 90 out.
Soon after this he was q candidate for the
Presidency, and being much from home,
saw him less frequently. But when oppor-
tunlties presented, inquired if his interest
in the things of religion had abated, he an.
swered "not in the least. need its consola-
tons and support now more than ever; in
tended to have united with the church before
this, and should have done so last Sabbath,
but on reflection felt that if l were to do so,
in my particular circumstances, it would be
construed into political design. But GER
talnly shall do so as soon as circumstances
will permit"
He was constant attendant on public
worship. Always devout in his manner,
earnest in attention, and sympathetic in feel
ing. On retiring from public service of the
Sabbath, where he was present, always felt
that there was at least one present, who
heard and felt, and would not complain of
close, pointed and plain exhibitions of the
word of God. He would sometimes say,
ain preaching. shoot low, and take good aim.
lfyou wound me it is my fault. You Minis
ters should fear none but God, deliver his
messages clearly and forcibly, and then it
matters not who is offended. Make yourself
understood even by children. Theoretical
infidsls out of tho Church do but little injury
to the eaSfe # I'D PlfHs liz RSs nA''
His charities and works were not extorted
by importantly, or the pressure of obligation,
or appeals TO conscience, nor was it for the
purpose of display, for his charities were in
secret; nes 6ii55 he give 1.-THE of his abun-
dance, when that 1.-THE was exhausted to send
the poor empty away. He practised Self-de-
NAL for the gospels sake; for, while he con-
tributed to sustain the gospel at home and
abroad, the entire furniture of his own hos
pitable mansion was less in value than sin.
gle article that sometimes adorns the parlors
of clergymen. And, while he clothed the
naked, his simple wardrobe attire cost less
than single garment worn by many dig
nitary of the church.
Death Of President Harrison.-We observe
with pleasure that the English papers speak
with the same respect of the deceased Presi-
dent, as the countrymen of the late and be.
loved Chief Magistrate spoke of him at home. |
The first news, says the London Atlas, caus-
ed anxiety, and even apprehension, for the
future state of our relations with the United
States.
Under the Government of Mr.. Harrison,
continues the same editor, the disputes be-
tween the Americans and the country of
their forefathers fundamentally assumed
a milder aspect, and bid fair towards disap-
pearing altogether. II cannot but be mat
matter of concern to every friend of human
ity, and civilization, that a man holding so
important station, possessing so great an
influence, and exercising that influence SO
beneficially, should at such moment be re-
moved from the world-iust at the time when
he may be said to be keeping the whole Of
that world in feace.
We think, closes the editor, who speaks n
common sentiment, we believe, it is not too
much to assume that no American who has
seen the immediate good effects of General
Harrison's tone towards this country could
be so mad as to resuscitate those angry feel
ings and those sharp recriminatons, which
appeared, but u few weeks since, to be the
certain prelude of an obstinate and sanguina-
ry WARN. Y. Express.
We learn from Col. ToDp, that, on his way
10 his residence in this county last week, he,
i'm performance of sacred duty, called upon