Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1850-09-11
MISC Ell l. A N Y.
a PUBLIC REBUKE,
ANEcporE OF JUDGE WHITE.

The late lamented Judge Hugh L. White of Tennessee
became conspicuous very early period Of life, as jurst
and statesman He fixed his permanent home near Knox
vile amidst the scenes Of his youthful sports and the
psnors of his bOyish days Rarely has young man.
,nung in his own country and among his Kindred so
soon attained such literary and political preeminence
From his YOUTH the Judge was characterized by profound
reveIsGce for the ordinances of the gospel lie was reg
ula attendant at the house Of w0rshp and while he was
Presbyterian that beng the Church of his fathers and the
Church Of his ckoice he benevolent snd generous
ward other branches of the great Christian family He gave
10 the Methodist Church Knoxville the ground which
their house Of worship built and occasionally he would
appear in the congregation, and join with them in their
worship.
Now, in those days there notable presiding elder
in that region called Father Axey pioGs, labOous,
compromising preacher Of the gospel who considered his
duty to rebuke sin wherever should presume lift
delormed head within thel;ms of his district And while
Father Axey was man Of respectable talents undoubied
piety, and great ministerial fidelity, he had, moreover
spice Of humO Oddiy and droery about him. that rarely
failed to mpart characteristic tnge to his performances.
The consequence was that amusing anecdotes Of the say
ngs and d0oEs Of Father Axey abodudgd throughout the
country.
On certain day number of lawyers and literary
together in the " Knoxville and the
ton turned the subject Of preaching and preachers One
and another had expressed his opinion Of TIE performances
Of this aud that pulpit orator, At length Judge White
spoke up-"Web gentlemen, this subject each man is
Of course, entitled to his opinion but mns cuhess
that Father Axey brought sense IF uy evil deeds
least portion of ihenl-more efIecuay than any
preacher have ever heard At this every eye aud ear
was 4Urhed for Judge White was known speak
lightly (5gidos subjects, and moreover he was habit
uay cautious and respectful in his remarks concerning
JIigous men, The company expressed the urgeu
desire that the Judge would give the PARTICULARS ami ex
lpectaton stood on tiptoe.
"wsut,qp" said the Judge, zone evening to the Msth-
'odlst church sermon preached by clergyman with
WHOM was not acquainted but Father Axey was in the
pulpit. At heclse of the sermon, he arse and said to
rhe congregation, q ah going todetan you by deliver
ING hoFati5h. have RISEN simply to administer re-
buke for improper contc which have observed here to-
NIGHT This of course, tsked Up rte entire assembly
and The stiffness YVES most profound, while Axe stood and
looked er two or three seconds the congfegaton-
Thea stretching out his large, Vag arm and pointing with
his finger steadily 10 direction, Now SAID he cal
cuae that young men who were talking laugh
ing in that curre Of the house while the brother was preach
ing, think that I'm going talk about them. Neluis true
that 1t looks very bad whsn well dressed young men, who
you would suppose from their appearance, belonged 'oSome
gentee respectable Cmy come to the house Of Cod, and
pslesd Of reyerencng the majesty Of Him tha! dwei-
leh heein or attending the message Of his everlasting
love gsose'he' IN tue corner OF he house, his finger all
Ms tpe pointing straight and steady the aim Of rifle
oan and her through the Whole solemn services. keep
talking, ti.tcrug laughing. giggughus annoying the
minister disturbing The congregation and SHINING agans,
God.