The southern press., 1852-05-22

gentlemen who voted for the compromise meas
ures, or any of them, or who voted for their
affrmance on recent occasion--the RESPONSE
bility of the representative to his constituents
and it is to be- presumed that every man voted
In accordance with their wishes. If slavery IL
extended by the compromise, and slave repre-
sentatlon is increased, and thereby three Nouh-
ern free white men reduced TO the level of fiev
negro slaves, it is to be presumed that those
Northern men who voted for or approve those
measures have constituencies intellectually and
morally tit for the position in which their
representatives have placed them For my
own part, not knowing in my whole district
single white man who would, under any circum.
stances, consent to be balanced by any number
OF slaves, let alone fractions--no political con-
tingency now existing shall induce me to give
vote which shall have the effect to increase the
representation based upon slave property.
A FRIEND in Stockbridge, (Mass.) sends "a
the following anecdote Of Rev. Zeb. Twilcheil
Methodist clergyman in full and regular
standing, and member Of the Vermont confer
ence. AT one time he represented Stockbridge
in the State legislature "Zeb.," says Our in
formalt, "is man OF fair talents, both rs
preacher and musician. In the pulpit he is
grave, solemn, dignifed-a thorough systematic
sermonizer; but out Of the pulpit, there is no
man living who is more full of fun and drollery
On one occasion, he was vending his way to-
ward the seat of the annual conference of min
listers, in company with another Clergyman
Passing a acountry inn, he remarked to his com.
panon: "The last time | stopped at that tavern
SLEPT ,oith The landlords wife!" In utter amaze
ment, his clerical friend wanted to know what
he meant " mean just what say" replied,
Zeb.; and on went the two travellers in un.
broken silence, until they reached the confer
ence. In the early part of the session the con-
ference sat with closed doors, for the purpose Of
tiansacting private business, and especially to
attend to the annual examination Of each men,
ber's private character, or rather conduct during
the past year. For this purpose, the clerk
called the roll, as was the custom, and in due
course Zeb.'s name was called "Does any one
know ought against the conduct of brother
l'witchell during the past year? asked the
bishop, who was presiding officer. After mo-
mcnt's silence, Zeb.'s travelling companion arose
from his seat, and, with heavy heart, and grave,
demnre countenance, said he felt that he had
duty to perform; one that he owed to God, to
the church, and to himself He must therefore
discharge it fearlessly, though with trembling.
Iie then related what Zeb. had told him while
passing the tavern. how he slept with the land
lords wife, etc. The grave body of ministers
was struck as with thunderbolt; although
few smiled, and glanced first upon Zeb., then
upon the bishop, knowingly, for they knew, bet
ter than the others, the character Of the accused
The bishop called up "brother f." and asked him
what he bad TO say in relation to so serious
charge. Zeb. arose and said !" did the deed
never lie." Then, pausing with an awful Sc
riousness, he proceeded, with slow and solemn
deliberation " There was one little circun-
stance, however, connected with the affair, did
not name to the brother. 1t may not have much
weight with the conference, but although it may
be deemed of triiiing Importance, will state it,
When slept with the landlords wife, as told
the brother, / kept he tavern myself!" The
long and troubled countenances relaxed: a litter
followed; and the next name Oh the roll was
called "-Knickerboc Magozine