The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-02-14
"'vas not the distinguished Or. l.

| as uot tne ulstlngulsned Dr. -
called from as small place as this, TO the
charge of large city congregations Ard
remember that his abilities di1 not use TO be
SO much superior TO mine"
With reflections like these, he works him.
self into stale of mind hatZwoud prevent
any surprise, were he some day to be waited
on by committee from the church afore.
said, with the request that he would favor
the congregation with a specimen of his
preaching, with the additional view of Sc
curing the pheasant contrast" to the Gap.
parent codness and Formally of metropolitan
sermons" that might result from his minis
irations Al any rate, 1t would be gratifying
10 him TO see for himself, s.what the travelling
critic had said of him and his sermons not
that he cared particularly about The opinion,
so far as he himself was concerned, but he
would like 10 have his people know that
their minister had attracted the attention of
distinguished characters from abroad. So he
replies 10 Lis spontaneous correspondent, in
iimating that he should have no objection 10
taking charge Of the 'iup-iown" church and
enclosing dollar and a.half, 10 purchase the
book of travels, which he does, not without
misgivings that he is sacrificing too large a
portion of his slender salary, for indulgence
in the anticipated luxury.
II is almost needless 10 add, that the dollar
and a-half went 10 the 'bourne from which
no traveller returns" ard that our clergyman
did not in this instance, display "that deep
perception of human nature" which SO of.
ten required to the mind of the admiring
Connelson.
The operations of this Worthy were soon
stopped By the New York postmaster, who
having received letters from some of the
/ shrewder members of the reverend body,
enclosing the above epislle, gave the matter
in charge 10 the police, whose movements
alarmed The rogue, and blew up the cheat,
before many letters containing money had
arrived. Enough came, however, TO show
Iha, had he not been disturbed, he would
have fealhered his nest comfortably with
the scoils of those whom he had p!ucked
These letters, remaining uncalled for, bs-
came dead" in due course of time, and
were returned with their contents 10 their au-
thors; doubtless refreshing the heart of ma
ny sorrowing minister, who supposed that
he had seen the last Of his money, and had
given up all hopes of receiving tn promised
quid pro quo.
insert as sort of epslolary curiosity, a
letter addressed 10 ConneIson BY one OF his
intended victims, which was sent under
cover 10 The New York postmaster, with The
request that he would read and deliver il, il
he knew the whereabouts of the person al
luded 10.
80. "F.-, March %, 1855
"Mr. A. D. Connelson,
"Sir:
| am in receipt OF communication from
you, OF the 18th lust, OF whose fattering
contents have reason TO believe that am
not The only recipient; as am not ignoraut
OF the fact that :he art Of lllhography, can be
employed to multiply confidential letters to
any extent. IT, as you state, you have at
any time heard discourse from my lips,
regret that the principles which it incuIcated
have produced so little impression upon your
actions, especially as ii has many times re.
Cured 10 your memory
"There are truths, sir, in addition 10 those
you may have heard on the occasion reIerr.
ed to, 1if there ever was any such occasion, J
which, Judging from The apparent object of
your letter, it might be profitable for you TO
recall would recommend 10 your atten-
ton The truth contained in the following say
ing OF the wise man The getting of treas
ures by lying tongue, is a vanity tossed to
and fro OF them that seek death.-Prou. 81, 6.
| "You have expressed hope 'to sill under
my 'minlstra,ins.' trust you will be prof.
tied by the few words now addressed to you,
and II you ieel any disappointment in failing
TO find The expected sdolar and a.haf, o:
thereabouts,' you will have TO console your
self with the reflection, How much better is
il to get wisdom than gold? and to get un-
derstanding rather TO be chosen than silver q
-Pror. 16, 16. give you the reference TO
The passages quoted that you may ruminale
on them at your Sabbah's 'leisure,' which
hope will hereafter be more proftaby en-
ployed than in attempting to perform the part
of "a wolf in sleeps clothing
"Yous well-wisher, GIT"
"P. S. If yon ever happen to pass through
this place again, and 10 be detsined over the
Sabbath, your name, mentioned 10 the seq
tor, or indeed, 10 any member of my con-
gresation, will secure yon as good sea, as
the house will furnish and if you will in
form me Of your intended presence, before
hand, will endeavor to suit my discourse TO
your Wants, if not 10 your wishes.
"Noi what We ,oish, but what we ioant,
Do Thou, oh Lord, in mercy grant,"
"If, however, circumstances like some
that can foresee, if yon continue in your
present course, should prevent visi, TO our
place, hope you will manage TO be satisfied
with the minis.rations of the chaplain al
Sing Sing, who, understand, is an excellent,
talented man. And ! trust that you and your
travelled friend will agree as well on the
question of his merits as you have or those
iof Others" q
i Further comment on this case is unneces.