Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28

QOW6StlC TeldtlOuS, GudC lOlmSa, oHA Gh"' subsist between citizens of the two sections. A man goes to reside South, or he has business connections there, or he marries one of the fai, daughters of that sunny cline. In such cases he soon becomes convert to the truth, and 6 zealous advocate of it. It is wonderful, to see how happily the thing works. Let man have had the honor, of residing few years at the South, and even of failing in business there, and he comes back, perhaps to borrow little money full of chivalry and delighted with the "institu- tion." have heard of the son of Northern blacksmith, whose ideas were so transmogrifed by few years residence south of Mason & Dix on's line, that he was absolutely unable to recog nize charcoal where he saw it. And what shall ] say of the effect when happy Northern man leads to the altar, widow, or maiden of the South, one rich in beauty, in accomplishments and also in plantations, and in field hands Why of course, his eyes are opened his heart is soft, ened, he yielded to the truth Even our pedlers and those who send them usually become very liberal minded on the subject of slavery. One other thing is worthy of remark. Nearly all the relatives of those who reside, or have interests South, their fathers, mothers, brothers and sis ters, and sometimes cousins, are inclined to theil views. They are exceedingly tender on the sub ject of slavery, if they do not, as is more com monly the case, come fully out on the right side They have hearing ear, and susceptive feeling. for the truth as expounded by our excellent Var Dyke. Now Democrats, this connection that SC many among us sustain, either directly or in directly with the Southern people, is working constantly in our favor; it facilitates our work Don't you see? Here is lever that we can use With so much to encourage and to aid us, in the enterprise. The practical question now presents itself. What shall we do? Allow me on that point to make a few suggestions, such as occur to me. Of course, we must get in our political papers whenever we can ; and we must circulate speeches, and documents, of right stamp. But that will not be enough. In many minds the question of slavery, is not simply one of politics but one of morals, and religion. A great many weak-minded folks in our communities have con. scientious scrupes. True not many in our ranks are so foolish, as to let squeamish consciences interfere with their interests, personal or poti- cal. Yet some among them would feel degree of relief, if they were firmly established in the doctrine, that slavery, even of whites, is scrip tural, a Christian institution. Then, great many old whigs, and Black Republicans, have real misgivings on the subject They are not prepared for the strong meat of the gospel on this point. They are weak enough to reason thus on the subject. Why we should not like to be slaves ourselves, we could not bear to think of our children as slaves and therefore we can- not see how it is consistent with loving ones neighbor as himself; or with doing as one would be dons by, to ensave others? Just as if there were no mysteries in the gospel. This matter of slavery is great gospel mystery. It is not to be judged of by our carnal reason, or eur natural feelings. Now Democrats, we who are strong, must deal gently with those who are babes on the subject of slavery we must at first feed them with milk we must treat them cautiously, and lead them on gradually step by step.
 One thing if possible, must be done. Ministers ofthe gospel, who misunderstood the Bible on the subject of Slavery, must be muzzled. They have great influence, and if allowed to speak, will do great mischief. Ne pains must be spared to stop their gabble. What do they know about politics? They must not be allowed to broach the subject of slavery in the pulpit. If they do we must create a rumpus. Our political papers are alive to the danger from this; some have done good work. They have come down powerful ly upon those who have ventured to desecrate the pulpit, by preaching against slavery. Some sound religious papers too, have lifted up their heads, and rolled up their eyes in horror, at the thoughts of such an abuse. Now this business must be kept up. We must silence the pulpit on the wrong side: It may be our duty, at times to rise and leave the house, if an overlooked and ob- stinate preacher, will venture on this thems.- One. good Democrat, especially if he pays con- siderable toward the salary, may thus frighten the preacher, or the people, or both. Perhaps it may be suggested, that we thorough-going Democrats, are not very largely represented in religious churches and societies here at the North. Still few determined men, can accom- plish good deal in parish. They can make themselves felt. Speaking of Democrats, and religious churches and societies, reminds me of a little joke that get off some years ago, on brother Democrat. It may serve to relieve the solemnity of this discussion; To introduce it :- It was one election morning when met my ex cellent friend E., who is thorough Democrat dyed in the wool; when the following dialogue in substance took place between us:
 E. Good morning. Have you voted?
 D. No, not yet. What are the prospects?
 E. That we shall be hard run. We must get out all our men. You've got hired man I; has he voted? You must get him to the polls.
 D. No he has not voted.
 E. What are his politics
 D. don't know but he is one of the most praying, pious creatures you ever saw.
 E. Perhaps it would not bs worth while to trouble yourself about him. # 1 s
 Butto return from the digression. We must stop the mouths of those who arc, disposed to preach against slavery; those who pervert scrip ture, those who misrepresent the gospel.on this point. At the sane time if any cleFgymen, par