Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-06-14
DOMESTIC.
NOBLE REGCKE

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DOMESTIC.
NOZZLE REGCKE.
We are indebted IL an esteemed Trend Tor panph'
let published in Philadelphia, containing The following
81 ,,er 10 the Reverend James Taylor oil Philadelphia,
bv late eminent Statesman and Jar'St, tJudge Hop
kInsonD originally published IN the Charleston Cou-
rier" We nave never seen paper when, from It's
chastc and beautiful styie, good temper, chF''uah
views and sound logic, better calculated TO d" gene
raj GOOD We bespeak the attention oil cur readers.
I'D. Eaq.
CF,cm the Charleston Courier
qJol;toaism Rebuked-We invite the attention of our
readers this morning. most admirable and pointed
rebnke Of Abolition fanaticsm, desecratng the pull PIT
on the day Of national mourning Cor the death OF Tue De-
loved and anen:ed Harrison 1t proceeds from DIS
tnpushed hurst of Pennsylvania, whose pen has been
frequently welded in able and honorable championship
for the constitutional rights of the South Our thanks
are due to the esteemed correspondent who has made
us the channel Of communicating these views to the
public.
To Me Editors Of tic Charleston Courier:
Gentemen:-i am confident you will readily give
publicity TO n interesting letter from The pen OF an
eminent iurist Of Pennsylvania, who is distinguished
for wing been invariably the able champion OF the
Constitution Of his country, and the firm and ardent
friend of Southern rights his sterling integrity and
great erudltion will secure for him the regard and
respect of his eilowctzens. As learned Jnrlst lie
IS pre- eminent, and no statesman IN The u D mas
STRONGER claim TO be selected to fill the highest olcc IN
the p,f of the people. His comments the sermon
OF the reverend minister of the Unitarian Church OF
Philadelphia, made in the modest language, and he
triumphantlv rebukes hun IN the true ana amaoe SPIT
r of Christianity for the introduction of subject
into his discourse which is productive of good pur-
pose and must expose the author 20 much animadver-
sion and obloquy. At my particular request, ! was
permitted to copy the enclosed letter for publication
and which trust you viii have the goodness TO insert
IN YOUR useful and well conducted journal. /.
LETTER.
Ir,n
NV dear Sir: thank you for the perusal of Mr.. Fur.
ness sermon preached on the occasion OF the "Na-
,lona Fast, in which he has so unfortunately intro
duced the subject Of Slavery In your correspondence
with this gentleman, nave with great force exit
b,ed the iaaces Of his opinions, and most especially
the impropriey OF discussing has pull pit exciting
political question, by winch he may disturb the har
mony of his congregation, and lessen his power oi
doing rood his ministry, and cannot possibly promote
the cause he espouses, # his views OF II are cor
rect II is cra,u,ous sacrifice oil the good he can
do beloved and respected he by his "ck 10 an at
tempt at something Of winch, II will he SEEM he has
not himself any clear perception. Does he want TO
convince his hearers that slavery IS evil They
know it areadv and he cannot make It more clear 10
Them. Would he persuade them it is their duty to
emancpate their slaves They have none. Does he
call upon them give their aid TO liberate the slaves
Of others: lie, him show them how it is to he done,
and what aid they give. There is not syllable in
his discourse TO enlghen, instruct, or guide them on
this point.
Allow TO make lew observations on some parts
of the sermon, in which think the enthusiasm of the
preacher has led him to violate the painest principles
ofjusice, aud forget the candor that rs due 10 the
accused every trial Mr. Furness approaches in no
measured terms, the whole population OF these u ;
for the existence OF slavery in country and calls
us 10 Judgment in high tone OF authority. But ht
admits in his letter you, what cannot be denied, tina
we did bring 1t here; that il was forced upon us
sorely against our VIII, and OF course he must admit
that we are not responsible for its introduction
Are we then sponse otis nders against humanity
and Justice for continuance: This is the only ques
lion that can be raised IN the case. l answer, and
who can doubt it, that responsibility rests upon
unless il can be shown, that II has been in
power TO remove il; and that this could be done with
out bringing disastrous evils our country and
all who inhabt it, than those that are endured BY
slavery Can this be denied Mr. Furness felt that
he was bound this object on or to acknowledge
that the reproaches and condemnation he has literally
beloved upon US are unmerited for, assuredy they
must be if neither brought this slavery into oui
land have the power to remove IT. and what IS ms
answer this grave plea, which should stop his mouth
until he can give clear and satisfactory reply. AN ne
attempts do TO break its force, is to repeat an old
and, might say, vulgar saw, that every one knows
is from being universally true, that "@herc there is
will there is u way" Is not this tr1ing with
rious question /, Does not Mr.. Furncss know, has il
been in his experience, that there is frequently
will an ardcat desire 10 attain object, where there
is no way, or known way to II: Can he believe that
such answer, which is really childish, will satisfy
satisfy himself? This mode Of settling rather avoid
ing what is truly the great question, the real difficulty
of the case can he considered only admission that
he has no answer 10 give it-tha: he is not able II
offer n suggestion of any practical or sale mean:
BY which the slaves of the United States can be made
free and remain here, can be removed from US
Until he can do this, until he can charge Us with re-
fusing or negecDg such means, there is nothing IN
the case which Just and enlightened Judge would
pronounce our condemnation and Mr. Furness, in
T,yu pf hirhJp IN ho
free citizens Of this country, while he IS decaimng
AGAINST Injustice 10 their slaves do not doubt the
sincerity of this good in these gra,uous denun-
cations Of those who differ from him this interest
ing and perpe King subject but men have been sincere
in the preparation of great GRIMES, as well as IN The
maintenance of rash and dangerous opinions
Murders and martyrdoms have been inflicted by en-
tLusasts and fanatics with sincere conviction that
il was their duty TO vindcae this way the truth Of
their own belief nor do call question the Christian
charity flor write to defend aud not accuse) which
he supposes he is eminently displaying IN his opinions
and conduct but do say, that when citizen of our
country opposes himself to the supreme law of that
country in the pulpit out oft, be he minister of
lipion or ayman, when he takes upon himself TO
cuse his fellow citizens with being wanting in the spirit
of Justice and mercy; with having no settled principles
of humanity or devotion 10 the ssrghts Of man., he
should have something than his sincerity to jus.
t,fy him. man may libel his neighbor as we'll as the
commcnity with equal sincerity, but this will not ex-
cuse him. | am constrained to say, that IN making
these charges, Mr. Furness has taken upon himself a
bold Office not without presumption, and he ought TO
stand uoon rmer grounds than his sincerity, and be
aba TO furnish better proofs and for his
TONS than bare reference to quaint saying, as un-
worthy of the preacher Of the subject, which really
signifies nothing. 49,
THE men who write and preach perdition TO all who
profess the religious doctrines taught oy this reverend
gentleman aud eloquenty taught are very sincere, and