Des Arc citizen., 1866-10-27
Wit and Justice in Missouri.

W lG duu U uStlCC III Ml6bUuils
 It is well known that some of the judges in Missouri are very reluctant to enforce the law against ministers of. the gospel for exercising their profession without having taken the test oath, and avail themselves of every pretense to discharge those who are accused We. tell the following tale as it is. told us, vouchingsfor nothing:Fs
 Three ministers, charged with the crime of preaching "the glorious gospel of the son of God,". were arraigned before a judge. They were regularly indicted, and 1t was understood that the proof against them was very clear ,Aa=s Are you preacher?' said the judge to one of them. 'ie ll9a ,ss 'e
 Yes sir replied the culprit.tvrx .A II
 'To what denomination do you belong?'
 T am Christian, (with dignity.) "A Christian ! what do you mean by that? ,A Are not all preachers Christians 'Igbelong tothe sect usually called, but wrongly, Campbeliites,' lNotr so much ~ .Ah! then you believe in baptizing people in order that they may be born again, do you?' ,,s..s-g aeg nw
 I do sir (Defantly)
 .'Mr Sheriff, discharge that man! He is an innocent man he, is indicted for preaching the gospel, and there is-not a word of gospel in the stuff that he preach es it's only some of Alexander Camp bell nsensesoiDischarge him -@.g
 Are you preacher?' said the judge, addressing the next miscreant. I am Sir said the criminal '@' ss natOf what denoihination are you?' 02H9 9'S
 I am ai methodist { sir.s5! (His looks showed it > sIIVHH 4t-T2t3o
 Do you believe in falling iron, grace F do sir. (Without hesitation.) # '~
 Do you believe in sprinkling people in stead of papizing them?'lg $, i c a
 I believe that people can be baptized by sprinkIing (Much offended r l s7Do you believe in yBaptizihg babes?ys q
 'Itis my opinion sir, that infants ought to be babtized Qndignantly9 aaTE 4 \ 9l Not a word of scripture or anything oi the kind, sir shouted his honor 'Mr Sheriff turn that man loose :, He is nc preacher of the gospel. The gospel is .the truth, and there is not a word of truth ii what that man teaches al{Furn him loose. Methodist disappears, not at all hurt ir his feelings by the judicial abuse he ha( received. 1eis ri' e'.i''..., qa sf9.e.s... ,.. What arc you sir?' said the judge tc the third, ielon.g 9G 9H ,gaa 1ao is''
 Some people call me preacher sir 1 (Meekly ""
 What is your denondnation%s drE
 I am a Baptist Head up -.. |, I Hsgihonor's countenance fell and h, looked sober and sad. After pause It said. .saq ak lai8 u ae ad4ai' : aaf'Do you believe in salvation by grace? iiie'I do.' (Firmly.1 aali'ioos1f 'eu ~
 Do you teach that immersion only i baptism?' rlyrTC
 F 'And you baptise, none but those wh' believe in Jesus Christ. t?.,-o 3 b ,gals
 That is my faith and practice!, a(Witl emphasis. B 91E esl lawof s'' ai ia- My friend, | fear it will goahard witt you. l see you are indicted for preachin! the gospel, and it appears to me that D. your own confession, that you are guilty, F Baptist looked pretty blue 2
 May yfit please your honor,' said tn Baptist's counsel, springing to his feet that man never preached the gospel. a have heard him say a hundred times tha he only tried I have heard him try my self 4l Il5Aft 2 l @
 'Mr. Sheriff. discharge this man. He not indicted for trying There's nothlnj said about the mere effort. Let him g sir I am astonished that the States al torney shouldlannoy the Court with ffive lous indictments.
 Exit Baptist, determined to try again Court adjourned. s1t'fs 1ot
 [ t'God save the State and this honorabl Court P r;sa { b ssAmen P said the three preachers sai ! 2 EASY MoDE OF SHARPENING EDG I TooLs,-The simplest method of sharE tening razor or, other edge tools. is { , 9pace the blade for about half an hou