Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-20
NORTH CAROLINA Standard: SATURDAY, JUNE 20

: TIE AMERIcAN TRACT SOCIETY DENouNcED.-The
following decided expression Of the views of Basil
Manly, p. D, OF Charleston S. c., relative to the
late action OF the Tract ociety, was written in an
swer to.a letter of enquiry addressed to him by
Lie Director VINO resides in the city OF Columbus
Inc consent OF the writer has been obtained for its
publication.
We heartily agree with this expression of opin-
ion, as eminently wise, and worthy of the consider
alton of the parties interested. Selfrespect and
sense of duty, compel us to decline all cooperation
with the American Tract Society, so long as the
present suspicious attitude which it had assumed is
maintained.
The old policy was satisfactory The latitude
now for the first time taken, change not warrant
ed by the constitution, or even dreamed of bv the
founders of the Society," is, in our estimation, the
Initiative of future contemplated aggressions,
for which neither funds influence can
be expected.
Nothing but the old policy of hands off from this
subject by the society, will satisfy u.s. or our breth
rem in this vicinity.
j. n. Devote,
j. NJ. WATT.
j. X. Redo,
WIN. c. GRAY.
THOS. B. SLADE,
A. NJ. WALKER.
COLUMBUS, GA., June 8, 1857.
CHARLESTON, June 8, 1857.
Req. James H. de Votie, Columbus, Co.,:
MY DEAR BROTHER The late action of the Amer
lean Tract Society will invite attention at the South
1t is presumed that the taken by the Society
on the subject of slavery hitherto, when its found
constitution and design This course has been Sat
isfactory to the Southern people. That the Society
has done good none can deny. Why not continue
in this course? If the Society intend to pursue the
same policy heretofore, why not say so? Instead
of preamble statements and resolutions why did not
he in
couple of lines, that thy satisfied with the course
hitherto taken by the Society that subject, and
recommend that it be faithfully and steadily adhered
to? This would have still satisfied the Southern peo
pie.
That they have not said this plainly shows that
they the right to the facilities they have,
which the Southern people have helped to build up,
in discussing the subject Of Slavery-at the erclu.
sire discretion Of people who claim that they hare
nothing to do eith slarery.
cannot speak Tor my brethren still less tor the
churches of Christ but, for mys,lf say, that
nothing will satisfy from that Society, but an
uncquvocal declaration that they intend to sag and
do nothing Inconsistent aoM the policy hitherto ua-
sued by them on that subject.
The Southern people are not unwilling to consider
their duty before God in the matter of saveho!dng.
They have studied the subject as it is-a matter of
every day practical concern to Them and moment
in all its bearings and issues. If they have not
yet learned their duties, they may still hope that
the Creator will teach them, by methods they al
ready enjoy They have His Bible, and they have
His promise,-"In all thy ways acknowledge Him,
and he shall direct thy paths"
But God has not promised that he will teach re-
mote, nnsympathising people what are the separate
and peculiar duties other people, not crcumstanced
as they are; nor has He directed any to apply to
such for instruction. When, therefore, our Northern
friends undertake to instruct in matter, which
they have nothing in common with US, must re-
ply
Non tall auxilo. defcnsorbus ills.
We are entirely inaccessible to instruction, upon
that subject from that quarter; and it must not be
attempted in any form.
If have no part in the work of that Soce-
ty, henceforward, be it so. The Southern people
will pursue, apart their quiet way of love and ODE
dence to their Divine Master in dance with his
own encouraging word, lisa. 66-5-"Your brethren
that hated you, and that cast you out for my names
sake. said let the Lord be gorfed;' but he shall
appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed"
Yours truly B. MANLY.