Indiana Intelligencer, Volume 5, Number 252, Charlestown, Clark County, 18 June 1823 — Page 1

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Intelligencer 1 r FARMERS' FRIEND.

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CHARLESTONS, INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, lur,

NO. 2i,2.

P.'.IXTI-'D AND PL'MSHi:'J BY n.Y:.LV DUXKLV, r.'?ry V-f.'r.ciil.i)' morning, o;-pontc the v,;n of (icncrl Wasuoiutcn, kept bv 31.-3. SiiiabY, at the corner ot' M.iin and .V'arktt-stieet.-, and one door west of' Messrs. Hnj 'r Cc merchants. Or Wc dcMgii to pub!', h i.ir jopor, in usiuie, to all these: ho have corumt ticcd since the 21st of May, lli'j?, or that rsiy here 'ittcr Kubscribe, at 0 w Dul.rr hul Fifty Ctn'h per rrimun, i -.aLJc four months alter the lime of i'jlif rihi'itf, 'J'o J hilars inc-igM month?; or ':.-') I hilars and Vty Ois, if payment be deferred to the end of the year; -:!. cf course, all former subscribers to !:, r::!.!!cJ to Lite same tcrtiir, as their :;;. 'n;r nts terminate. Ko Mibscrip'.ien 'vid be discontinued .iitilail arrearages are paid, unless it be t t : L- diveretifii of the K-Jitois. U3T OF CANDIDATE1?.

FuK St NATE. fCl'X 1! Til'' PSO.V, A' p; K.YDlir. W F. II.IY, Foa two H:.!1 : - mi.I.UM C JRMSTIi'JXC, :.i.:nj.Kn nsincss, T'-.i t-:? CLr.r::ri:ir. '-v- JOH.Y C.lRTt. RE7EY JUMMGXr. Tr, z-o As see: ts Jurwrr. "oa.v ni:r,GS, j'.ix cam. ! z.?. iv. cjoonmx. rr.. : ;.v.v -; f ; ua o.' ' r;:-; uhockeey. Von Cor:: TV O -ir-T :: r r. i: . : " . H 03ER T R Oil Ell THOX, F(;P. ;.c-:!i.;.r.. .vrn.Y an;; ox. -j:,.y D'-i'mnrr. JM'.:! L MOURE', OX, of Vrtr.i. OliKK VHONS ON CONSISTLN. CV OF CHARACTER. i? ufjloi'k into the srriicture (f I'u universe, and examine the laws hy which it is governed, we shall pt-rceive th.Tt action and reaction of one b dy upon another, which proriuces, in itb mighty result, tint or. o?r and harmony which strike the '.ervinp; tninrl with iiondcr and arlrniration. 'J'he attractive and reP ' I - i v e power which Le!'S each '!y in it's place, and causes its re vo!viiit motion, is an admirable intiie:cof the perfection of the Inline nsind To b-h,id !;is phytic Jioldiar; innumerable worlds in 'Hnouous Inotion, end sut-jretinf; to those mysterious laws by ":'"' t!c y perform their regular '-;'M)its, is sufiieiciit to fill the trnnd i'h. the profoundest adoration, and intjire the mosl elevated devo- ' ;s true, th'-'.-e la;vs, lyinr; too ;'(P and act):);, too secretly lor

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is inftrabl? from the visible effects produced by their active operation It is from having noticed the un deviating eilects of these laws which govern the material world, that the astronomer is enabled to make such accurate calculations respecting the regular movements, io their vast circuits, of the heavenl bodiest and to furnish us with the risings and settings of those luminous visitors of our world, as well as to forewarn us oj the darkness occasioned by ellipses. It is by penetrating into the laws of the physical world, Chut the natural philosopher establishes hi1 maxims, (x. accounts for the various phenomena which come within the grarp of his intellectual powers. And how many secrets ol nature has the skilful Alchymist explored by analysing, dissolving, and con pounding the elementary bodied ! Nor is a knowledge of the lavs which govern the physical and moial world Ics useful to the practiserof Materia Jledica to enable him to exemplify his useful art in the applica-

I tion of thoe remedies w hich are ric signed to counteract the various dii-

eases incident to mortal man. And the mysterious connection between she soul and the body, and the operation of one upon the oiher r,j nests the utility of comprehending their eflccts, a; far as possiljle, upon the human mind, to qualify a man, for a judicious and profitable application of divine triith to the moral faculty of man. He, whose profession introduces him to all (iisies of men, sliould not overlook any branch of science, which will dcvelopeihe

human heart, or assist in the dins

iratinn, and suitable application of

tnose sacretl truths, which are di

signed to enlighten, renovate, and

sanctify the human family. But while surrounded by the won

dersof cre; tion. and contemplating

the as'omanmg cllccts produced by those incomprehensible laws which govern the world, it is natural to inquire, what principle in man is it which perceives all these thing If things are perceived must 'hey not have a fcrraier? "The existence, therefore, of some subtile, penetrating, ant) comprehending prmci pie in man, is as inferable from his capacity to perceive, to deliberate, a id to deduce consequences from g;vcn principles as are ihr existence of physical la us from those visible effects which we sec daily producedAnd by what law is this thinking and perceiving principle itself governed ? T hat it is free in its operations, we knovj. By whatever law, therefore, it is governed, that law must act in perfect harmony with the freedom of this thinking and ac tivc principle. Were we able to dive into the depths of spiritual in teiuuenecs, should we not discover the existence of some invisible law, by which mind acts upon mind pro ducing kindred sensations, efiectin;;, wT.en not interrupted by those discords originating from disorder ed passions and tot. acting interests, the liveliest affections and the sweet est harmony? This invisible and tnysterious I r,v which binds m jral beings together, the rr suits of which tie so beneLcial to the human family, is not less obvious because it is lim'itc ! to mind. Its existence, like the i .ws v. htch govern the material won.'.. U referable from its e fleets; and o! th::..e effxis every one is con 'This h't being ad.ipted to free inr demands a willing subi f (;,( to its requirement-. ; and it is

pure demands, which forms the con sisttnt character, and constitutes the sum of human happiness. Inconsistency therefore, consists in an infraction of those immutable laws by which moral beings -ught to be governed. Any principle, then, which tends to dissolve the connection which subsists between the law of God and the feedom of man. must be founded in error. And that the principle of fatality, espoused by Itcontinents , mentioned in a former number, is subversive of man's just

refpunsibihty, and totally destruc. tiveof that restraint which the law of God imposes upon the vicious inclinations of fallen man, is a truth supported by undeniable conclusions Conclusions deduced from the moral perfections ol God- His holiness, wisdom, justice, goodness and truth. 'These perfections of Deity all stand opposed to sin of even kind; and we might as soon falsify a mathematical demonstra. tion, as to reconcile with these per' fections that principle of fatality which attributes moral evil to God as its efficient CdUse. This principle contradicts the plainest declarations of God's word. "He that committeth sin is of the devil"44 The soul that sinneth it stall die"" I abhor all lying hps""If any man saith thatheimowcth God and kcepeth not his commandments, he is a liar." These are the solemn declarations of God; and uity strike most directly at the toot of that system which promises eternal life to any who live in the indulgence of sinful practices. It matters not whether a man

professedly embrace this principle or not, if he -ink down into an indolent inactivity, while professing to believe in the doctrines of Christianity he is, though he may be insensible of it, under the appalling influence of ihe doctrine of fatal necessity; for it is obvious that this heathenish doctrine has a stronger hold upon the human heart than we are aware of ; the reason appears to be, because it is so perfectly congenial to the native sluggishness of man's natural propensity in regard to spiritual tilings. To counteract the destructive tendency of this two fold motive to vice, the principle of fatality, and the sluggishness of our fallen natures, a strict compliance with our Saviour's injunction, That a man must dtr.y Uimtelf is indespensably necessary. And without this $t'.f.dcnialt so frequently urged by our great Prophet, no man can be a consistent believer in the Lord Jes'Js Chist. An impartial view of human characters will convince us, thtit inconsistency of conduct is not exclusive

ly confined lo the professed believers m universal divine efficiency; but the same principle is practically exhibited in many of those who pro less to believe in the contrary doc

trine: the only difference is, the one

follows the native tendency of his

belief, while the other follows the

inclinations of his unrenewed heart, in opposition to the dictates ot his

judgment and the requirements of

truth.

Where then is the consistent chra-

actor! It is answered, the man

who embraces truth and practi

scs it. JLiOok -at the man who h is

diligently searched for the truth fjr hid treasure. He has embraced that system which harmonir.es and illustrates aU t lie divine perfections, so that he has a consistent arid h irujonious view of the divine char aet-t He hit such v. rr"r. ( r

God's svernment, opera. ing continuaUy in the strictest conformity to the principles of eternal rtc itodc, as is perfectly compatible with th freedom and just responsibility oV man The system ot ndempuon and salvati jn, as revealed in the Gospel, he perctives perfectly applies . ble to man ui his present state ; that it proposes to restore him to the !os? image of God; and that it required of man a sacr dice cf all his corrupt passions and inclinations; in a word., that it requites him to be holy veccmc Godixhshj. According to thu be. Jief he endeavours to regulate his

conduct. His belief does not evaporate into airy speculations, nor tend to self, exaltation, .nor furnish him with a license to sensual gratification ; but it acts as u powerful stimulus, exciting him to diligence in the discharge of every duty; penetrates him with that humility which is the effect of self knowledge, and to that steady self denial, and conscientious irrs provement of his time and talent, to which a deep sense of his awful res ponsibihty impels him. That he may not act o'Jtof character, hr applies his mind withal diligence to acquire an accurate knowledge of those duties which originate from his relative situation in life; and then he applies himself with tqual dil.'senca to exemplify this knowledge in practice: her him moving in active lift ! you behold hirn master cf the subjects in which he is engaged ; and manifesting the purity of his intention, and the comprehensiveness of his knowledge, in all his words and astions0 Having fixed unon tfie Riorv ui Go:

as ihe ultimate end of all his conduct, and knowing that to g'ern'V God is the only way to enjoy Him for ever, he bends all his force to the attainment of this object, discarding every thing which will interfere vith his persuit, and laying every thing, which will subserve his purpose, under contribution for the accomplishment of that end. Such a mars is nct only consistent, but he is hap py. The glory of God surrounds him, and fills his sou! with unspeak. able pleasure. hi such a m?n we behold those cf' ftcts produced, which are the natural results of Christianity upon the fieart t life. And were these generally visible in the spirit and conduct of the disciples of Christ, infidelity would have nothing to feed upon; and such characters as Incoutincnts, who sacrifice truth to the indulgence of their unlawful appetites would be universally condernued. Mow, if this is th- nattval trmW.

cy of Christianity, thro that minei"-

pie which permits men to liv:: in sin, cannot belcug to it. It has original' ed from another scurec H-jw dseo can any sober-minded rrsn eyovc" toenpy the rewards cf Christianity while living in open violation of in most sacred laws? As ivJi might the indolent agricultural;.:, who never cultivates the earth, t;-pc-ct threap a rich harvest in Autui;;::, a-.. for such a m;;;i to p.-omise hl;r,s::,t the felicities of another world. Lord Coin s'.;d, "'To tr.ic- sn error to i's fount-.m-head ic. reiutc it-' We have end!?i voted to trie.-

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