Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-10-06

every particular. It VISA known that had ar.
ranged tina. indictments against some OF these
would follow, but upon their acknowedg mentf,
and complete backdow1, but N ore especially for
tn, sake Of tho lady inVolvet, 7 stopped ell
further proceedings. I condemn with all my
heart tbs d. u1le'fscsd acts of these men, as I'M
worthy their rTofessio1s, and of tho characters
they bear.
But strange 10 ssy. the result of THE, togather
with thai of the socslled meeting before named.
was circulated with somo glazing perversions.
and base falsehoods INN hence came 4 publish.
ed item in tho Gsz.tto of July % 1880, which
item is true Shortly after tn ,he pastor With
some Of his Clique Instituted another investigA-
tioa which lasted several months they choosing
the mode and material, and having full access
to all the testimony. Ths result CT this ia, that
I WAS thoroughly aud completely vindcised by
unanimous vote CT nearly Two hundred persona
Of the highest honor, principal aud character.
Ny vsracity was thoroughly sustained aud re-
ccgniz Sd, and my conduct endorsed. Thus it is
seen, that have been thoroughly. completely.
tmas in succession. snd that too, on every
phase Of the issues involved. My uuthfulnese
and honorable conduct, is established beyond
doubt. And further, 10 consultation with lead
ing representative Christisn gentlemen Of tho
Baptist denomination, am by them fully in.
honor. principal, and character, recognizes and
regard my conduct 50 thst Of q truthful. trust
worthy, and honorable gentleman.
So far therefore as tho published deniAls CT
July q, %, 81, 1880. are concerned, 7 have
treated tntm. Sc such deserved with silent con.
tempt, SIS their faca and spirit pi.nly indicated,
| EleddlesoneEcse, prejUdsment, AID either stupid
| ignorance Of facts, or wiltui ia styling o! tho
| truth End baso libel.
therefore stttetGst any reports in circulation
to the contrary OF thesa fGc.s any denial hero
| Of. ere wicked ard Infamous lies ami bs.s CAL
| pm1ie7.
so far rs an concerned demand for tho
church, positive recognition Cor her tcfiptursl au
thori;y, lrsrccs!ives and power. tina: she may bh
enabled to Go justice and aightrousnes's. and
protect the reputation other msle and fsruals
| members. heartily sdop. the inspired Ian.
guage of Peter and john Whethor it bs RICH.
| in tina sight OF God 10 haSrken unto you tmsni
| moro than uato God. judge ye" and Of Joshua
AS for ne end my hcus, Wo will serve the
Lord'
| II corc,u-io l say. !ha! my whole course has
been dictated from motives the highest, the
| ncb!e;t aud thu Iu;est-avsn 10: tbs good OF
o!here, and for "Christs sake and the Gospels"
| In this day O. evaaive doctrines and crude no.
:iona Of the vatt dtfarosca between the worldly
| minded. AID the Chris:i an, the church Of cur
| Lord should BIO fcramoa. In vigorous and prac
| teal support of good morals aat genuine reii.
| gon; for tho virtue and sentiments Ct every
community depend Up m the life and tho light
| Of tho church as lvunsain aud guide Tho
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that hor ruSe beacon lighe should cast forth tue
esacnce Of ruro mo:ai!y, Of divine lovo ana
purity OF Joy snd ssf"iy OF godliness and holi.
| noes to Tho Lord 80 beautifully bright and So
constant, that sin tos' I'd world might glory in
her prasercn, nud with Increasing love, and
cor 1ence. turn 10 her with triumphsn i.ilh
and JOY fer no: holy blessings When became
a mem Der OF tue 2ad Bspiis! church 10 Uapsc.
vile, Va became one with all the re, p lus,
bi Ivy which the plsce hLd lis saLo.ty brought
u2on mo: land among others. wn3 sly boundrn
duty okstp tho obligations OF The church, my
vow ard her covenant, and 10 protect her honor
snd lutity Whers the law OF God, and vi
the church speaks in IN snjetorY terms 10 every
body eiso and then directly 10 me, l should
tetm !: coTard'S, cishonors5Ie and sinful #
should sRuik behind my church privileges fer
tho purpose OF disobey ing and breaking tho su
prsmn Law OF Chris. and His church and of III ,
church VOW ard covenant, Others may do 4,
but l--never. The turden Of the song of NV
heart il Christ JeIui-G.!t Away and forever.
Respectfully. &c, B. i. PLXrOHRB.