Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1850-08-31
Pulpit Panegyris upon Gen. Taylor.

Among the various disoourses which the |
pulpit has sent forth in commemofation of st. |
Zachary, we have seen no one more proAigate
in sentiment or more thoroughly peryaded by
hespirit Of Cant, than that preached by Rev.
t. A. Taylor, of Slatcrsvill, r.. l., and pub
hshcd in the Woonsockct Patriot. We give the
following extract az specimen of its gcncr-
al tone, and to illustrate the character of the
popular Religion. which heaps its eulogums up
on warriors and Shareholders, giving them
abundant entrance into Heaven, though their
garments are dyed with human gore and their
estates built up by unpaid labor, while it
maligns and curses tho faithful followers Of
Jesus who are struggling like him to promote
peace on earth and break the chains Of opprcs-
sion.
General Taylor has gone 1t Is not my pro-
vince, we're L capable of doing it, to pronounce
his eulogy; nor would it be proper for me, IL
disposed, to touch upon matters divided by par
ty lines. "The teachers of religion arc called
to a nobler occupation than to subscrve the in
tcrests of party, or to fan the flames Of public
discussion" 1t is, however, in perfect keep
ing with my object in this discourse, to intro
have known him we'll and have spoken in COM
mandatory strains, in both houses of Congress,
on their receiving Tho intelligence of his de-
cease. "On his illustrious character there are
no dark spots on the contrary, tho details of
the picture arc as correct and beautiful, as the
great outlines arc grand and imposing. His
modcsty was unaffected. Combined with un-
flinching earnestncss of purpose he had stern
sense OF justice, softencd by univesal spirit of
boncvolence; unfaltcring sincerity, which knew
no disguise; a truthfunoss and lranknoss of
character, incapable of deceit or dissimuation."
From the statements of another, whose talents
command for him the homage of tho world,
make the following quotation "Without So
Hcitation or application, ION his part,) without
pursuing any devious paths Of policy, or turning
a hairs breadth to the right or TO the Lett from
the path Of duty, great, and powerful, and
generous people saw fit, by popular vote and
voice, to confer upon him tho highest civil au-
thorty in the nation" We, who believe in a
Providence which prcsides over all the interest
and dcstinies or nations, rs well rs of indiyid-
uals, and who hold, with inspiration, that
"promotion cometh neither from the cast, nor
/ from the west, nor from the south but God is
the judge; lie puttcth down one and settcth
/ up anothcr;' must view the hand of the AL
mighty IN the elevation and also in tho prostra-
ton OF him whose loss this land now deploros.
Nor do the winds promotion blow;
lis God, the judge, doth one advance,
lis God that lays another low."
We are far from the persuasion that our late
| Chief Magistrate came up to the requirements
OF Jchovah's immutablc law in all his thoughts,
feelings, words, and acts indeed, we know not
how he was estimated by the Searchcr Of hearts ;
but We are quito confident that to him, with as
much appropriateness as to any one that has
preceded him in the same Office, may be ascrib-
cd that great encomium-a good ruler. Had
he been spared to complete his term Of Office,
We presume that it would have been true of
him even unto the end, as it was of Washing
ton, and is thus expressed in tho language OF
another: "IIc never deserted, he never de-
fraudcd, he never oppressed the people whom
he defended in war and governed in peace
| We have not the least doubt that the dying
President spakc with clear conscience, as well
as emphatic distinctncss," when he said in
reference to the course he had pursued in the
discharge Of his official duties--"I have always
cndeavored to do my duty; / am ready to die"
Verify one may attain to that degree of faithful
ness, which will permit him. in the hour of dis
solution, to appeal to the world as a witness OF
the uprightness of his conduct and the purity OF
his motives. Triumphantly did the aged Sam
ucl call upon the Israclitcs to bear witness
against him as their judge, if thoy had aught TO
testify to his injury. sand they said, thou
hast not deirauded us nor oppressed us, neith-
or hast thou taken aught OF any mans hand"
But when we view our hearts and lives in tho
light OF Sinais code, VIC must all see that VIC
come far short OF its perfect requirements
and to venture into the presence of the Eternal
Judge without having fled to Christ for refuge
is but sure precursor of that Overwhelming
sentence, depart from me-" No degree Of
patriotism insurcs the pardon of ones SINS
Faith in Jesus Christ is essential to salvation.
Let tic nation mourn. 1t should be clothed
in sackcloth. The Lord hath smitten her, and
she ought to be filed with sadness and lament.
alton. Let orators of the highest intellect and
the most commanding cloquence culogize the
deceased. Let poets prepare funeral hymns
and let those skilled in the performance of sa.
cred music give to these compositions their bes
utterancc. Let military companies put oil
badges of grief, and march at the sound o.
mourning strains Let the court room, tho
counting house, and all places of public bust.
ness, exhibit uncquivocal tokens that the Pres
idents death is heeded-is felt--is deeply felt
In the holy place let there be heard prayers
hymns, and discourses adapted to impress tho
minds of worshippers with the greatness thu
solcmnity of the event.
Let the nation mouyn,-but let it not repinc
What though her chief has fallen, at the pre-
else time when his wisdom and frmnoss seem
cd most necessary; the Lord livoth, and our ma
tion's help must come from Him, or VIC shal
be driven into the abyss that has swallowed
up many of our predecessors. Thou smitteI
country-lift thy weeping eyes to Him who's
dominion is for ever and ever. Learn now, i
thou hast not done it before, what Babylon
proud monarch was compelled to learn undo
the severe chastisement of God, "The Mos
High rnlcth in the kingdom Of men, and givetl
it TO whomsoever he will"
CAssIUs NJ. CLAY.--We are glad to recor,
substantial evidence that the noble impulses o