New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-11-22
VOL. III. no. 1913.

ana when rernna.d him OF Psalms So IS, and impored
mon 70 od IN tie av OF trouble wrnng nv hand and
begged 10 think him great wretch did,
something to this effect told him came not to judge
him but " a sinner endeayoring 10 minister
wreched fellow 1ner, and prayed to God TO bless The
work TO his sours salvation" We parted.
Al half past 10 O'clock this morning the prison.
and entering informed by OF the orkeepers
that ministers Of another denomination DESTROYS
OF an interview with Mr.. Colt. He asked il had seen
either OF them, and seemed 10 wish my opinion as 10 The
praprety their admission 10 the coil said IL reply that
had moi seen either oil the gencmen-ihat came al VI r.
Colts request, and that ii for him 10 decide, thought
whether others should be admitted While an olccf ven,
10 appze hir that was there, anoner indivdaa askea
me had any approximations 10 his committing suicide
observed that such apprehension had not crossed my
mad since had seen him, aid that such result, ~ my
Judgement IN The prisoners present rame was not 10 Dr.
expected then passed into the cell Mf. Colt extended
to me his hand, and saying TO him, God be VITA you Sr
apologized for being somewhat behind The hour appoint
ed He replied that such apology was unnecessary, and as
as seated myself, took letter from s lapls, al
asked me If knew a clergyman named James.
replied, NOT personally but by repuiauoni mat oe
was Of highly respectable character and standing He said
that he only wished 10 know iuasmuch as Mr. James had
lion him, what understood the desire of other cle
matter which he must decide He said that he would ra.
Their decline The Offer for the which he had before
assigned, and objected 10 individuals coming there 10 as
certain his views and aerward ds,orting tsc through
the press the pulpit, and examining him on docrinal
points"
"Now doctrinal points," understood him to say, have
me- and Immediately said, the first principles and doc
trincs oil Christ certainly bear case There are
which, from what has passed between US have been led
entertain the hope would prove Ia this hour your stay
oice taking up spoke the Prayer Book, which had
lett with him. and repeating as did so the Apostles creed
20 here said l. pointing TO The creed IN the morning ser
Christianity held to by other Christian denominations
well as by the church of which am Minister. humble
ion"
lie said very promptly, Oh, believe all ,hese-I be-
eve IN Christ and do nj see how any do other
WISE He then proceeded TO say this effect that The
doctr points 10 which he had referred were certain
views 10 reference the sin Of our first and prede
tuaon He protested hi, belief that first parents hav
ing fallen from God and corrupted themselves, all who de-
seconded from them must be corrupt-but his Disbelief that
first parents SIN personal sin. Nor could he
subscribe the views entertained Oh the subject OF prede
naon and reprob ation as held in the denomination
which be had been educated Man accountable f,r
Welding his corrupt pTopensitiesfor giving way 10
that the Son of God had died for original
and actual transgression, and that His aonemert would
avail; the sinner who had faith and applied 10 his heart
The general of his this point Interested
much can only attempt outline. He held that
man was born with religious instincts He dwell upon
Of the savage believing the Great Spirit and
compared with him individual living under The Gospel
The and mistakes OF luan in religion proved hlm
religious being could coincide with much that he said
this latter Topic, md when referred in confederation OF
his remarks The hea hen system OF religion ther sac
something not revealed to them but 10 atonemen
for sin" Mr.. Colt asked several direct questions
lion that God would deal hereafter with every accord
ing 10 privileges. and opportunities; that he
ad ds e anu oT 10 s les sa" .
of aborer with faaiy ofchdren growing up
and without the otipsruciion, and compare
with your situation, sir and yoar children and do Mt you
suppose that God will make allowances for which he
will not for The other :"
After some farther conversation these topics turned
point which was aware the community felt, as
did myself deep interest and where they had right Tor
Information lift could be obtained
The Episcopal Church. in the Office Tor the Visitation
Of Prisoners, requires her minister's after an examination
Of the Individual concerning his faith and repentance 10 ex-
hort him to particular confession OF the sin for which ne
on this subject, and found he its require
uens Reminding him then of tina circumstances uuder
our interview, appealed him The strongest add kind
est terms was master Of for the manifestation on his part
OF farther confidence He met The appeal as il was meant
He sOemnly declared that he committed the act III self
defence.
the use. They will believe il, they will not beievelt
His face covered with his handkerchief and he wepl
bitterly. His manner and words affected me deeply
asked him pause several questions Among others
this Will you carry this asyour confession TO the bar OF
God? ?" He assured socnny that he was prepared so
10 do, and TO die with lie upon his lips inquired OF
him. Taking your account then 10 be the truth do
you o mas aea sa M G has not done
Man has done il" inquired OF him farher You declare
that you acted in sedeence SUI, must You no, ee deep
cut moments prepare ton into The presence OF bis od
much emotion. told him that was constrained 10 believe
he spoke the truth.
then prayed with hm--ofiered him again, after con-
cluding prayer which had written out that morning
and several Scripture references such the SIX penlena
Psalms &c He thankfully accepted them Rising TO de-
mart Quoted Matthew XII 80 &c. and closed interest
ing though painful visit of hour and halt have
omitted to mention that Mr. Colt complained OF the course
taken by the press eSpecay the Ease ana h
every that was not the author or responsible
for ot or !te and OF not 70 LOOK mi az h
his hands" There said "my dear sir, Is Heavens best
gil, your situations read that, and lei lying ora
Sir o'clock P. Mat the prisoners request was to re-
my visit tomorrow morning But upon refecon, ana
for the purpose OF ascerainng his determination IN relation
10 one point in particular repaired at this hour TO his CELL
He seemed glad me, and his attention was asked al
once to the matter my mind lie much affected as
soon as touched upon 1.-THE situation of his child and lis
mother. Upon my expressing hope that he was ready 10
Oh, certainly, i, was his wsh' and when added, per
haps do not fully take my meaning Are you READY 10
am b nef % S relatives be asked
He did know what their feelings were, or words 10
this effect He then went on of his own accord TO detail he
circumstances under which the acquaintance was oreu
spoke of with kindness, and whenever be referred 10
the child manifested great emotion He promised TO men
ton the 10 his friends he had m oppertu
THURSDAY November II.
When reached the prison al about quarter past IL to-
day. was informed being circulation that the
Executive had reSpited the prisoner until January Think
ing IL very importan, certain Information this
poin. before interview with Colt, called on MIR Graham
who conceded with me in opn aad kindly
delay US. and requested 10 communicate
it Mt. Colt together with the request that he would NIX
the hour on the Before reached his eel! he had
been informed by friends OF the Governors renewed
refusal interfere. He grasped my hand as entered ana
both too much overcome 10 say word prayed
his side for lae both audbly and silently and he
remained on his knees for some MI ues alter mad nclu-
died. His acknowledge bis snfuness and OF his hope
that he would find at his Heavenly Fathers hand o
his Savous sake came unpromped and were humble ana
tervent.
To comfort him, found myself unequal to any thing
more for while than simply repeat Gods own aSsuran-
ces 10 the penient believing from the holy voume
and pui up brief CALCULATIONS that he would strengthen and
support my brother in this hour OF his calamity