The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-11-15

faithful as a teacher! So constant in his
efforts to do good. that local preacher
of his denomination cautioned him to
beware, least that Presbyterian should break
up his closs-"by making Presbyterians of
them "Ah,' said Bro. Adkins, Il
thought knew Bro. Bingham better than
that, it was rather the influence of that
School that the revival followed by which
my little class was built up" Much more
might be truly said Of this dear good Bro
Many of the needy ones of that day, If
now living, could testify of the charities
of Lewis Adkins.
But in spite of all the purity Of life
and character of this man, the vilest
charges were brought against him by a
member Of his own church, and made the
subject of trial just on the eve of his de-
parture TO the West. Conscious of in
nocence, and impossible to delay his
journey, he left the trial to the manage
ment of friends. By a sort of legerde-
main, a verdict vas secured that implied
guilt. This aroused the community, for
| Lewis Adkins, was beloved by every body.
| Then a new trial resulted in a most hon
orable acquittal Here a principle was
brought out thus: That a virtuous
character of an individual is public prop
erty-a neighborhood inheritance which
demanded, and should receive public
protection. This standing bravely up for
good man, secured justice and the pro
lection of innocence.
Another recollection At the time re-
ferred to, forty and more years ago, there
was no religious meeting house at Oak
HILL and no place for holding prayer or
preaching, except meetings in private
houses, and log houses at that. A union
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were a few Baptists, one Presbyterian,
and many Methodists. Three persons,
one of each demon nation, agreed to raise
money for building purposes. The Pres
byterian, though but one man, agreed to
raise one third of the needed funds
Next day the three were to meet and
settle more perfectly the terms to govern
all the parties Instead of meeting as
agreed, one Of the parties, the good zeal
Gus Methodist brother, put off in advance,
and secured from outsiders all that could
be obtained in that direction for such an
object. The result was, two poor meet
ing houses were built, neither of them
half finished, instead of one good one,
well finished, and harmony and good will
among the people. Thus sectarianism
operates-not Christianity for in the lat
ter harmony love, union, reside.
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three persons, proposed a weekly prayer
meeting. Neither should be absent if
attendance were possible. In such event
the two wopresent should conduct the meet
ing. The same if but one was present
So the meeting continued till one Of them
broke off. Still earnest prayer by the
other two continued, till one Of these re.
moved to another neighborhood Here
it seemed the weekly meeting must end.
But no-a revival commenced, several
were added to the Lord, and the meet
ing, hope continues to this day.
Who were the two that continued this
meeting so long2 Levi Mcdaniel of
whom you speak in your letter, and the
writer of this hasty note
j. A. BINGHAM.
p. S. have by this day mail, beau
tiful letter from Mrs. Messenger, away in
Kansas, giving me many items of inter
est, for which she has my hearty thanks.
While am writing she has doubtless re-
turned safely to the bosom of her family,
| hope with improved health, and all
heavenly blessings.