Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-02-07
REPLY TO "W. r. g."
prNNsYLvANfADUno, FEB. 4. '6'

pears that the Egyptian darkness OF Hi.
nois is even proof against the light OF the
present day, and bis reason for not IN.
Outstanding my letter Is perhaps as good
rs any; at least / cannot at this moment
think Of moro reasonable one. Here are
some of the notable II mean noble
grounds upon which be would found the
expediency of woman suffrage. He says,
"women being ali heart they would vote
from the heart; and os the negro appeals
TO their hearts, they (the women) would
naturally vote for him, not out Of any po-
liiical motive, but out Of pure love for
him. This may be the case in Illinois,
but here (o use a parlor phrase they
'can't zee IL, the opinion OF the Rev. w.
r. @. to the contrary Notwithstanding.
lie will perhaps pardon my astonish-
ment ut his want OF knowledge Of human
nature, and l would beseech him that If
he cannot get it Of the living. to set to
reading history aud get il Of the dead
| would particularly commend him to the
reign of women. Russia, Austria, Spain,
Scotland and England are PARTICULAR in
stances. aud see il they, with the excep-
ton Of Maria Theresa and. the present
Queen Victoria, nre not the most remark
able periods OF intrigue aud corruption.
Then, if he can, let him imagine woman
u voter in this country, with all the rights
Of eligibility 10 office, and he will not
deny that those most eager for ofics would
be the least worthy. Think Of Washing.
ton City being thronged with tho thou
sands who would be ready to shake OF the
parlor dust from their feet to engage in
the pew field Of excitement, using al
their influence TO gain ttite. Then see
IL he will not 10 surprised Vt the sight Of
temptations that nrc thrown in their way
aud how soon virtue nIust become sacri-
fee at the shrine Of rivalry and ambition.
lie may say this is the worst Of possibili
tics. suppose il is why risk any, when
there IL no call fur it2
In regard to the "irampling under foot
tho fourth commandment" to tho beat OF
my memory that has no reference 20 the
Sabbath f; and how IL IL applicable in the
connection In which ho made use OF IL, We
arc ut a lots 10 conceive For his sake,
however, We will prosuue that II was only
mistake. rs he IL mistaken IN most of
bis writings, ynd that he meant the third
commandment hui | would nevertheless
advise him to perfect himself little more
IN bis theological studies. ~ kuch miser-
able buudcN don't show TO any great ad-
vantage 10 preacher.
When Nv Il g." speaks Of Germ any
and the Germans ~ he does. he sndly for.
gets himself aud truth. When | called
his attention TO bis erroneous idea Of
goddess Germany" | did not SUPP ose
that no would not have n single idea,
however erroneous. 10 justify him In his
expression but least OF oil did kuppote
that he would tim and direct his pitju-
diccs upon tho Germans OF this country.
We are wont 10 associate charity aud toll
erouco with those who follow the profess
lion OF religion. In speaking Of the for
elgnor, he says; "who have no right
among Us, save by courtesy" IA that
charity? Il am afraid that " his rcdemp-
ton depended on that solitary virtue,
there would DO little hope ior him. Save
by courtesy Wonder IL he hns a proper
appreciation Of the courtesy extended to
his foroiaihers? As for US, VIC want none
OF il. We know too we'll the worth Of our
industry, aud what advantages We enjoy
We have none but ourselves to thank.
"Who have no right among us u How
that smncks of tho ''iond memories" of
Know Nottingham. Wonder IL they have
the same date out there IN Illinois TINT
they have in penneylvaniaburg, New York
or tho rest Of the intelligent world? or
whether il is still 1857 with themY II
so, what moral place II must be At
least they are flee from the alteration Of
being fast" and il must be ~ agreeable
a climate TO the intellect Of NV. IL. c.
as "a draught Of cool small beer to the
scorched palate of walking sot.'
I'll contend that It is this foreign influx
that is corrupting our morals" Ye gods +!
but these be bitter world; and il had
my way, that man should die a martyr TO
his benighied faith. Id have his ribs for
gr;dirons to roast his heart with. Ger
many, who in her morality is equal to any
and exceled by no nation the Germans,
who are everywhere noted for their hon
esty and industry, are charged by this
wretch with corrupting the morals OF this
country. The most misbegotten SANDER
that ever passed the lips OF mortal sin
ner, living or dead.
"Who fill our jails? who are oar drunk
ards? who are our open Sabbath. breakers2
Are they chiefly American. born citizens?
Nay, verify" As to this, can say with
the same precision, neither are they the
Germans. If this appears little contra
dictory to the Rev. w. X. G.'s statements,
my apology is, that l am only defending
and not attacking, and that when he be-
comes serious (tOr | cannot believe that
he is in earnest when he writes such trash.
| will be serious; when he advances with
arguments | viii meet him with arguments,
and whenever he gives any falsehoods l
will gire him the lie, preacher or no preach
er.
In conclusion, will add that unless "W.
Il. G.. can found his grievances on some
thing frmer aud more reasonable than his
mere prejudice, /, with the public, cannot
consent to notice them. Otherwise, |
have the honor to be, with the profound
est respect, his most obedicnt and humble
servant, U. h. D.
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