The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1850-09-19

against whom the charge was maze, ol
course repels it, and others unite in pro
nouncingi it wrong; he that made the charge
says, well indeed, you can all give yo"r
riews, and nothing is said, but as soon
ds / begin, to erpres8 mine, the cry is
ralSedirts 1orong, lis wicked, not dis
corning. or seeming not to discern that he
had made the charge, but was simply pre-
senting his own views; now, il he did
not diseernit, it showed aiwantof mind, or
perception, and-ifh he done it intentionally,
il e~vinced any thing else but a christian
spirit, and he may call it wicked, or unjust,
illiberal, which he chooses. l think, can
saw without fear of successful contradic-
lion, that no Presbyterian Minister for sew
eral years past, al least, has occur led the
Sabbath morning, for three or four sabbaIhs
in preaching sermons, exclusively on the
ordinance of baptism; and think it has sell
dom been done by Others, heretofore.
The writer says: 1T is we'll for me that
live in a land of liberty, and that they
III I'VE mott the sword" He appears TO be
alarmed and terrified, and is -apprehensiye
that his liberties are in danger, and not
only so, he Is also fearful that he is in dan
ger of being decapItalrd with the sword
He expresses himself in such ain ahblgu-
Gus. and obscure manner in making use OF
The pronoun Mey, that | am alta loss to
understand. to whom ne al!udes, though
have a faint idea, and will venture 10 an
~ticipate his meaning, and give him a few
words 10 the way Of consolation. ] would
say:-"Peace troubled soul, and calm thy
tumuItuous fears" They are a peace'lov-
ing race Of people, aud "strive as much as
possible, to live in peace with all men" as
81. Paul directs. But they are also lib
erty loving people, and highly appreciate its
value. for their ancestors knew well what
il cost, and it was from them(. e. then
ancestors) that eliminated the very first
breathings of liberty, and freedom, anc
they likewise think it is well for them land
feel thankful to Providence it is SO, } that
Mcv live in a land Of liberty; where they
have the right to protect their lives, persons
and property; and repel any wanton, and
uucalled for attack upon their religious be-
liet; ' here'they enjoy freedom Of the press
and where they cannot be run over, rough
shod, by the woull be DoninosoF the land,
Il my inform9t i6nbe correct, the REVEREND
writer, is near a kin to some'ot those ty
rants and de8po'S, he alludes TO, but un.
fortunately for him, he happened to be, a
young, tender, and weakly lamb, hat has
suayed from the good old flock. 1T i:
well for me that they have not the sword;'
another grave assault. They are not only
imrdntS, but shedders of blood, manslayer'
or assassins. | will inform the humorous
writer, tharhe may feel himself, perfectly
safe in lhtirtands, and free from receivin:
any bodily injury, from the sword OF the ca
Waller, or the assassins dagger. (Which +!
the way he knows very weI) His oppo
gents make use oil a different mode of wal
fare, they fight with the 8tcora Of tn
Spirit Of Truth, which is much more poig
nant to the conscience, though not so pain
rul to the flesh, and I apprehend that thi
is the kind of warfare, the writer mos
: breads. Tle shows most conclusively I
) my mind, (and | think it will appear SO t
t otners) that he has litle skill, and les
! bravery 10 the use of the sword, (makin
. use of his own cherished term for he take
6 hold Of it, makes severe thurst, and S
' soon as his opponent raises his arm,
self defence, he drops the sword in dlsma
. calls upon the cltiz ms Of Canton for the
sympathy, raises the cry Of persecutloI
and says was only preaching for my oW
{ benefit or amusement, and did not kno
: that ! was thrusting at any body.
: He says-"I consider the attack unge
II erous and Liberal" The attack VII
. attack and who made it? Does the persc
defending himself, make the attack?
leave it TO the good citizens of Canton
answer the question. y! Generosity, al
LiberaIilv, what jewels you are, VIII,
= possessed by men Of mind, capable
q appreciating yonr virtues!
/ He says-"I have learned FOR the Rr
le time 10 my life, that the announcement
al preach, and preaching, upon any of t
N pecu'iaritics ola denomination, isa dire
breach Of ministerial etiquette Anolh
Il, wrinkle or his forehead (~excuse an {
is phrase, and perhaps, as odd as old, to sor
TO my of readers) A wonderful discovery
nd A discovery that Sir Isaac Newton, wi
es his giant intellect was not able to make