, 1859-10-22

to Iowa none could hare been more conserra-
tive than himself, and when converted to the
true anti-slaver!'docsrine, he was astonished a!
the position he had previously occupied-aston-
ished that follower Of Jesus Christ would have
entertained sentiments in opposition to this
great principle. lie now took a hopeful view CT
the matter-the same influence which produced
the change with him, would do the same with
others. lie was for the Christian influence
alone, and he saw that influence uprising. This
Was tbs most hopeful day the Antis1avery
cause had known, and under the spirit Of divine
Lore it would be sure to 60 forward. There is
progress ID all the Churches in the Antislayerr
sentiment-the Christian sentiment is doing its
work.
Rer. Mr. Patton uas called upon and spoke
for 1ll;noiz, Hehoped means would be immedi-
ately taken to repeal tho Infamous "B!ack Laws
in this State. Almost erery week, some pour
black mau is literally put upon the block to pay
jail fees, on account Of the violation Of this in
famous law. Many Anti.Slavery people seemed
to think that tie AntiSlavery sentiment had
merged all its principles into the Republican
party, and consequently went for that party.
This must be remedied.. Ii we do not remedy
it, our principles arc Kkely: to be lost sight Of
Mr. Patton then turned elis attention to Ar. Lin
coin, and denounced tho doctrines uttered by
him during the CANVASS last fall, rs touching
the ques'1ons OIL no more olaFe sta1es' the
equality Of the white and negro races, DC; nlso
his admission. in his Cincinnati speech, that
Fugitive Slave law was constitutional lie said
Mt tue start lie Was enthusiastic Tor bis election,
but when driven to ansxe by Douglas. he had
,nno,,,,cad s,,,, do.,,;r. +h,t l.. .o,,,5 -
e""o s. ,,AI, 80 ,'.'e W Ao'o'
that the aspect Of The canse here WIS very en-
couraoinr.
80 ne
Ne'. W. eHee'e' wa eaA'eu apon' ~" sse ns
was delighted with What he had heard There
were Indications thst ministers had begun to
.na.t- oat nur ,n,x- Bon. ia :, n. sn;r;t If
ope"A o1'' ~. of " 49, of4.'s -
the living doo haF1ng lis eonfse-nothinS
else would DO Unless the clergy do their duty.
tb;e conntrv ,,ust he bont;zad !, hind Tho
o -. -, ~,
ministry can do the WORK. o5 1he spirit ot God
and re must haste to do it F.; We haze been losing
TINA ,rd ,vo n,rxs xort T,ua mo, d,.c,..
e1a "fNN
sion mas been aasAoc1ag. NY own experience
shows that. When he first commenced it WAS
dangerous. and he spoke under protest-thsy
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"as 'ne result IL s"ut'a' a'tes "hl'e' WIS
-. -. ...r-,,.d +,,.t tha ,,.o,,.,,,sd ,-....:,
to him to obtain the Academy Of Music. !And
this feeling had continued, He preached boldly
on the Slave-Trade and Dred Scott Decision,
and the feeling was the same aud be was waited
uno, and raouested IN On tn The ;,nm.,.a hall ~
up'a ouu ~ na'' "
the Cooper Institute aoa utter The word Of God.
Tie voice Of God calls upon us to come out aud
sra,t md we rnust Ia It. we hare ,ost t;,ua
sps1~' -.- .s,.a. 49, T.. ,~a,,., r. s, Wv,
ana no" NC naoss 20 ~ "o'A' lie was surprised
at the timiditr Of the West about discussing this
subject upou the Sabbath. Hewas asked to preach
=. f,,o,.aIs,, n, s,hh,th ,rd h. ,o,a .l,.,.,
III .'s',la''" ~ sD wv .s as 'o.a 'ae''.
that unless he eou'a SPEAK upon the SUBJECT Of
slavery he would not preach. They we're fright
cncl but finally tAe chu.c., was onened. md m
!.
immense crowd came ~ Lear hm-hundFeds
were turned away from The door, being unable
n no, ;ne;Jc md tbe rpSult has hern noh3e. It
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