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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02
BIBLE VIEW OF SLAVERY
By BIsHoP HopKLhs OF rER.MoNT.

BURLINGTON, W., Jan. 30, ,ls6l
Ny Dtar Sri have received your
friendly request that l would give you
my opinion on the Scriptural authority
for negro slavery in the Southern States,
and also on the constitutional position of
the contcnding parties, in the present crisis
of the Union. For the confidence implied
in this kind application, owe you my
cordial Acknowledgements, and l shall re-
spond to it with the frankness which be-
comes my Office in the defence of truth.
The word "slave" occurs but twice in
our English Bibe, but the term "servant,'
commonly employed by our translators,
has the meaning of slave in the Hebrew
and Greek originals, as general rule,
where it stands above. We read, how
ever, in many places, of "hired servants"
and of "bondmen and bondmaids." The
first were not slaves, but the others were
the distinction being precisely the same
which exists in our own day. Slavery
therefore, may be defined as s''r't"ae Jof
lite, descenai~g to the O0spri"g. And this
kind of bondage appears 10 have existed
as an established institution in all the ages
Of our world, by the universal evidence
of history, whether sacred or profane.
This understood, shall not oppose the
prevalent idea that slavery is an evil IN
itself. A phy~icul evil it may be, but
this does not satisfy the judgment OF Its
moro jealous adversaries, since they con-
tend that it is moral evil-a positive sun
10 hold a human being in bondage, under
any circumstances whatever, unless as
nuuishment inflicted on crimes, for thu
safety Of the community
Here, therefore, lies the true aspect o
tbe controversy. And it is evident 1t ca
only be sttled by the Bible. For ever
Christian is bound to Assem-. to the rule
tho inspired Apostle, that "sln is tn
,ropsgression of the law" namely, I'll
law laid down in the Scriptures by the at
thority of God-the supreme "LawglSe'
who is able to save and to Destroy Fro
this word there can be no appeal y
rebellion can be SO atrocious in his sigl
a. that which dares to rise against IL
government. No blasphemy can be mo
nnnordouable than that which impute'
or moral evil to the dccrccs of the Et'rn
Judge, who is alone perfect in wi'do'
in knowledge, and in love.
With perfect correctness therefor
-o,r letter refers the question to the on
;nfallibls criterion-the Word OF 10
Ifit were matter to be determined ny
personal sympathics, tastes, or feelings
,bould be as ready as any man 10 co
denim the institution Of slavery, for all
nrc;r Ices of education, habit and soc
nosition stand entirely opposed 10 L.
a, Christian, l am solemnly warned
TO be "wise in my own conceit, and
TO clean to my own understanding
Christian, l am compelled to submit
weak and erring intellect TO the author
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02
OH, BE NOT THE FIRST!

Oh be not lhe first TO discover
A blot on the fame of friend,
A Haw in the faith ofa lover.
Whose heart may prove true to the end.
We none Of US know one another,
And Oft into error we fall;
Then let us speak well Of our brothet,
Or speak not about hiui at all
Asmile or sigh may awaken
Suspicion most false and undue
Aud thus our belief may be shaken
In hearts that are honest and truo.
How often the light smile Of glndness,
10 worn by the friends that we meet,
To cover n soul full Of sadness,
To proud to acknowledge defeat
How often the sigh Of detection
IL hcaved from the hypocrite's breast,
To parody truth and affection,
Or lull suspicion to rest.
How often the friends we hold dearest
Their neblest emotions conceal;
And bosoms the purcst, sinccrest,
Have secrets they cannot reveal.
Leave bssc minds to harbor suspicion,
Aud small ones to trace out defects
Let ours be noble ambition,
For base is the mind that suspects.
We none Of US know one another,
And oft into error we fall;
Then let us speak well Of our brother,
Mt him n all
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

highest obligations. But it is not tor
to judge them. TO their own Maste- l-s
them stand or fall.
In conclusion, would only say that ,
am perfectly aware how distast5tll
sentiments must be on this very ser
question to the great majority IF
respected fellow citizens in the reT.
where Divine Providence has cast my -s
1t would assuredly be far more agrees ,-
if could conscientiously conform TO $40
opinions of my friends, to whose ablis-
sincerity and zeal, am ready to give al
Just commendation l}ut it would be u r-
moral cowardice in De to suppress what
believe to be the truth ior the sake eli
popularity. 1t cannot be long before
shal stand at the tribunal of that Alr,ipnt
and unerring Judge who has given u 1,
inspired Scriptures to be our supreme
rectory in every moral and religious dat.
My gray hairs admonish me that ! v 3'
soon be called to give an account Of s
stewardship. And l have no fear OF ts
sentence which He will pronounce upan 'H
honest though humple effort to sustai1
authority OF His Word, in just allie
with the Constitution, the peace, and .l.
public welfare of my country.
With the fervent prayer that the 81
of wisdom, unity and fraternal kin .i---
may guide our National Congre
Legislatures of the several States, . sl,
sovereign will of our whole people, 6
happy accommodation of every e. ~.
difficulty,
l remain, with great regard,
You faithful servant in Christ.
JOIN Ii. HOPKINE,
Bishop of the Diocese of Vernon.
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Bishop of the Diocese of Vermon.

A SETrLER,-Several days since, W
travelling on the Virginia and Tenne
railroad, when the cars stopped Pri4a=
Tank, we overheard the following col ar
sation between young man from Geoi 81
who was on the train, and boy on i-.
road
Passenger-Young America, WI 81
place is this
Boy-Pin Hook, sir.
Passenger-What did the cars ct
here for?
Boy-To take in water.
Passenger-What river is that poiat.
ing to ditch.
Boy-I don't know.
Passenger-What do you know,
Boy-I know that the cars bring lo,s
of fools along this way.
The young gent drew in his head, a.
was soon fast asleep.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

We never respect persons who aim sirh'
ply to amuse US. There is vast diff
ence between those we call amusing neH
and those we dcnomlnatc eHlertaininZ
we laugh with the former and reflect vish
the latter.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

AN old Grecian philosopher advised {
men to know themselves. That's advisir E
a good many to form very low AM
disreputable acquaintance.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

WHEN Jemima went to school, she VT
asked why the noun bachelor was singu
lar, Because, she replied, its very sin
pular they don't get married.
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A little fellow one day nonplussed r.,
mother by making the following inquiry
Smother, If a man is mister, ain VIC
man a mistery :"
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A GENTLEMAN said to his friend th
other day. "How do you like the ney
minister :" He replied, "First rate, b
never NEEDLES with politics nor religion"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

If the league of friendship is once bro
ken the cabinet of secrets is unlocked, al
they fly wildly about like uncaged birds.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

NARROW mind ed men, who -h---: -
own VISION, recall the Hindoo saying -
"The snail sees nothing but its own shell
and thinks it the grandest in the uniyers:
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

WHY is a man that marIi,s twice like q
captain of a ship! Because he has sec
ond mate.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

EMBARRAssING.-To have young la
dy ask what they are used for.
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A Mistake.-lo take off your hat and
to have pack of playing cards drop there
from.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

STANDARD WoRK-The Pictorial des'
eription of the flags of all nations.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-03-02

PRAISE not the unworthy on account o'
their wealth.
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BETTER have rough hands tnan dyspsf.
sia.
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VOL.

highest obligations. But it is not io-
TO judge them. TO their own Maste-
them stand or fall.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09
Aerada aemufrat.

SAN FRANCISCO AT Low TIDE.-San Fran
cisco has set an original example for other
cities TO follow in the architectural way.
The Hogarthian line of beauty appears to
have been extensively consulted, aud no
particular outline is observed either in
stores or dwellings-one of the former being
just as likely to be broader at the top than
at the bottom, as to exhibit anything like
uniformity throughout. Viewed yesterday
from the summit of Telegraph Hill, at the
time Of low tide, the city had much the as
pect Of a border settlement just recovered
from The mud in which it had been imbed-
ded by some convulson of nature. The iron
columns of number of brick stores but
lately erected have begun TO slide away
from their pediments and in some streets it
looks as if whole rows of buildings were
about TO slip from their foundations. Sew.
eral Of the wharf streets are entirely ruined
and the planking is full OF holes, into which
OF the midnight arrival of steamer, many
an unwary stranger is doubtless precipi-
tated. These appearances, together with
the scarcity of shipping at our wharves,
give the town Of late sleepy aspect, which
is i'll calculated to reflect credit on the
"Queen of the Pacific. Mirror.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09

OTHER FORTS TO BE HELD.-The tenor OF
the last Eastern news is, that Sumter is the
only fort to be surrendered. The Bulletins
correspondent writes positively to this ef-
feet, saying:
As the other forts in the seeded States,
yet occupied by Federal troops, am able
TO state positively that they will be held to
the last extremity, and that they will be 80
strongly reinforced as to make them proof
against all the armies the rebel govern
ment at Montgomery will be able to raise.
Unanimity of opinion on this part of the
Southern question prevails in the Cabinet,
and will be acted upon most decisively. |
am informed by good authority that Secre-
tary Chase will make drafts upon all the
defaultng Southern Collectors and sub
Treasurers, for all the Federal moneys 10
their possession, in the course of the next
few days; and Immediately after their re-
turn, steps will be taken for the cOllec-
tion Of duties by men-ofwar.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09

The Troy Times tells a story about a
young lady, very expert and and graceful
skater, who met with mishap while enjoy
ing the exercise on the river. The Times
intimates that the lady's "panties" Olsen.
gagged themselves impeded her motion, and
embarrassed her considerably. She cooy
went to work and pulled them off, rolled
them up and put them in her pocket. An
attempt to commiserate her condition was
met az she gracefully took her skates again,
with the remark that it made no matter,
for "sbe bad another pair on" Sensible
and precarious girl, that.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09

DEATH or NOTED DUELLrsT.-A Wis
consln correspondent was told by clergy
man. who witnessed his miserable death
that Graves, the slayer of CnIev. died tho
Victim 10 regrets and the most horrible of
horrors. Two years be passed in sleenIess
nights, with room lighted and with watcS cbo
,us sns ,'Ienus, Wnom he was unwilling to have
:or moment to leave his presence. He
consumed tne hours Of night in walking
70 ana tro. IN frightfIl starts in moans
ana groans and tears, and in wild excIama.
uons: AT length, worn out with mental
anguish; grief unmitigated, and wasting
watchIGlness, the unhappy man expired,
Thus bad it from the lips of a clergyman.
his neighbOr, and thus was avenged the
name of the murdered Cilley.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09

WEDDING ExTRAORDNARY.-T N. Y.
World says that a somewhat novel wedding
would occur at the Church of the Holy
Trinity. in Brooklyn, on Tuesday evening,
March 5th. Ten married sisters would ap-
pear with their ten husbands, and small
army of children, to celebrate the marriage
of their eleventh sister.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09

FoRT PICKENs.-The following letter of
Lieut.. Slemmer to the Florida Commission
sioner. refusing to surrender Fort Pickens,
has been made public:
FoRT PICKENs, Pensacola Harbor,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09

IN the Mississippi Legislature a proposal
was made TO change the name of county
and call it Cass county. A member by way
of burlesque on the old Michigander whom
il was proposed thus to commemorate,
moved as an amendment that the first letter
should be omitted. Upon this the original
prOposer said that it was the first anstance
he had ever known of a member having the
assurance to name a county after himself
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-04-09


FoRT PICKENs, Pensacola Harbor,
January l6, 1861.
Colonel VIM. II. Chase, Commissioner for
State Of Florida -
SIR Under the orders we have from the
Var Department, we have decided, after
consultation with the Government officers
10 the harbor, that it is our duty to hold our
position until such force is brought against
us as to render it impossible to defend il !;
or until the political condition of the cOun.
try is such as to induce us to surrender the
public property in our keeping to such au.
thorities as may be delegated legally TO re-
ceive 1t. We deprecate, as much as you or
any individual eau, the present condition
of affairs or the shedding of the blood Of
our brethren. Ia regard to this matter,
however, we must consider you the aggres-
sors, and, if blood should be shed, that you
are responsible therefor.
Signed by order of A. J. Slemmer, First
Lieutenant, FIRST Artillery. commanding
J. II. Gilman, SECOND Lieutenant Artille-
ry, Acting AdjutaDt of Post.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
YIN. HI. bay. ESQ.

We arc much grati6ed to.hear that our estetned
friend tue honored Senator from the Isle OF Wight
District has consented to become candidate for re-
election to the position which he now occupies.
We can bear faithful witness 10 Mr. Days consti-
tuents Of the noble hdelity with which his constant
efforts have been devoted 10 their interests during
the past four years Of his service in the Senate, and
OF our intimate acquaintance with the man.
distinguished and untirng committee man, he
is still found in his seat whenever the Senate is in
session, constant and wBtchful sentinel at his
post 4 ca:o, grave, amiuble gentleman who at
t.ches in IN eminent degree, the confidence and
friendship Of his associates, concliatory 10 hummer
and prudent 10 COUNSEL be has still given abundant
evidence that lie can be firm and unyielding us ron
whenever un issue involving the interests Vi his con-
stituents tho honor of his State the rights Of the
South isconccrned.
IN word, VIC cannot too warmly congratulate the
good people of the Isle Of Wight District, OIL tb=
ability industry, and sterling integrity OF the gentle
man to whose caro- they wisely committed their
interests on the floor Of the State Senate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
Evacuation OF Fort Sumter--Reinforcc.
ruen. OF other Southern Forts.

The evacuation Of Fort Sumter having been
determined upon by President Lincoln, the
United States steamer Crusader has been de-
tailed to proceed from this city TO Charleston,
and embark Major Anderson md the garrison
under his command and convey them to some
other port The public interest will, there
fore, for time be directed 10 another quarter.
This step, although agreed upon very reluc
family by President Lincoln and his advisers,
has no doubt inspired the administration to re.
tain possession Of the other forts now in their
possession AZ the South. Among them are
Fort Jefferson, Torlugas; Fort Taylor, Key
West; Fort PirkenS at Pensacola, and Fort
Brown, On the Rio Grande, Texas. The latter
fort was founded on tho site of a temporary
work erected during the Mexican war by Ma
jor Brown, who fell in It's defence. Fort JET
ierson and Fort Taylor, on the Florida keys,
have recently been reinforced and placed in
condition for one years siege. Fort Pickens
has provisions for about thirty dsys.-tN T.
RcruM
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
InIaaf from PeuRacOln.

The Charleston Courier has dispatch, dated
Pensacola, March II, as follows:
"Our preparations are progressing rapidly.
We will be coon enabled 10 resist any attempt
at coercion. General Braxton Bragg Of the
Confederate army, is in command to-day, and
will have things placed in readiness for action.
The troops ate in good spirits, and ready for n
fight"
The Montgomery (AIa,) Nail, Of the 9Th
says:
It was stated in the Convention this morn
ing, by Hon. John Cochran, Of Barbour, who
had probably received Il dispatch to that effect,
that there arc now concentrated ut Pensacola
six United States war vessels, with about 800
troops on board, ready to assist Lieut.. Seu-
mer in the defence Of Fort Pickens. should an
attack be made upon it,
Captain OIIara is in command Of Fort Nc.
Rae. He has, by the most untiring efforts,
placed il in q proper state Of defence. The
guns are all mounted and his men we'll drilled
as cannonicrs Capt O'Hara and bis men have
worked night and day. Among other prepare
tons and precautions, Captain O lara warned
the Wyandutte to keep further from his fort in
her trips TO and from the navy-yard.
There are now almost completed three Sand
batteries, large and secure; in the first one,
bearing on the front Of Pickens, is mounted
two large Columbiads; on the second, four sea
coast howitzcrs; and on the third, also, four
guns-rnaking In all ten guns Oh tho batteries,
each one in different position Of attack TO
Pickens, and independent Of Forts Darrancas
and McRac and the Maynard. Lieut.. Stem.
mer, of pckens, fearing his fort was not OF
sufficient avail, is also building a sand battery
10 bear Immediately on the maynard. 1t is
thought by some that he IS being assisted in his
preparations by men FROM the Brooklyn. There
urc now stationed ut the barracks at Barrancas
about 800 Alabama troops.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
Spcechcs OF Messrs. Summers and lex
President Tylcr.

The able and eloquent speeches of these two
gentlemen having been placed in their hands
for revision before publication, will be publish
ed in few days.
That of Mr.. Tyler has been returned to us,
and az soon as Mr.. Summers has revised his
speech we shall publish the two speeches in
the same issue Of the "Euquirer." As these
speeches were made upon the satue subject
the Peace Conference Proposition is but
proper that they should 80 the people togeth
eT, so that both sides may be seen and an in
telligent judgment given by the people.
We shall be prepared to furnish any number
OF copies that may be ordered.
Persons desiring one or both speeches can be
accommodated by leaving their orders early.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
HoE. j. 7. HARMS, late member OF Con.
gress from the Rockingham District, announces
himself candidate for re election
Tor Tie En9uirer.
Tamcs Barbour,

To taos. Eho, In unjust and unca!i.i for manner
hssey attributed TO this distinguished gentleman CT
Loyalty Virginia AID to tho South, the manly and elo
quent remarks submitted, Thursday In The House OF
Delegates the bill for the Issue OF Treasury for
purposes Of State defence, furnish complete and tru
plant For one, have never d',trusted him.
and hereafter there will be contrarley In public sent
rent which must recognize JAMES BARBOUR Of the
devoted he Is OF the abeyt OF the sons Of VIZ
gnIa earnestly DESTROYS Of harmonIzlng and adjusting
The unhappy differences which, TO the shame Of humanity
aud civilization, have ssrnder this great and
glorious Coufedrracy Sir. Barbour united the snort
Of mediation which many thought BEGAN. the character
and history Of this great Commonwealth That effort
declared by her to he hna 1t has failed and mindful OF
her honor and JEALOUS OF that reputation which has given
her amongst the nations VI the world, Mr. barbour
stands amongst those ~ho willing tina, rirg na should be
mediator scorns the idea tina, she should be Sup
plant, II further propositions for compromise to he
made, they cannot from Virginia. She ha, nde
her last effort for compromise, and hereafter her mssi
IL shape her destiny without further consideration
Of those who have treat her efforts for peace with
tumrly and disregard
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
yote on the Force ELL OF 1898.

A friend asks US to publish in the EN-
ouircr," the vote in the United States Senate,
on the "Force Bill' of Jackson's time, rs fol-
lows:
Ys,,-Ben Chambers, Clayton. Dallas, D!ckerIon bud
ley Ewing Foot, Forsyth, frelnghuYsen, Grundy, Hen.
P-enss, Rires, Robbins, Robinson Rusg!es, sils3ec,
sprague Upton TonUD.ou, Wsgganhn, Webster, White,
wilkins, Wright.
SAY-John Tyler.
Hon. VIM. C. Rivcs Of Virginia, not only
voted for the bill, but made speech in its ia.
yor, says the friend with whose request we
comply in reproducing the vote from the Jour-
nal Of 'S3.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-03-16
Richmond Manufacturing for the South.

tits significant fact, as the Richmond "Dispstch''
we'll remarks, that tho principal means Of employ
ment which We owe Richmond working nen in
thcs, hard times are furnished by the seeded States
Oar southern brethren, much denounced and
abused in some quarters ere keeping our mechanics
alive and their families happy. 1t is to the South
alone that Virginia can look in any event tor pur-
ciasers of her manufactures. At the present mo-
sut, their assistance is most opportune, for most Of
the working men who have employment at all III
these hard times are indebted for it entirely to South
ern patronage.