Rising Sun Times, Volume 3, Number 147, Rising Sun, Ohio County, 3 September 1836 — Page 1

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0TVe puhli-h the following at the rc.jiiest of m esteemed friend. iX S F.N ATE OF THE UNITED STATRf, Jam-arv f.', f,;2:. Mf. Johnson, of Kontutky, made the ibllowing rciort: 'J'lie committee lo

whom was referred the several peti

tions on the subject of mails on the isahballi, or the first day of the week, 11 F. P O II T : That some rcspile is required from the ordinary vocations of lin, is an established principle, sanctioned by the usages of all nations, whether Chris

tian or Pagan. One day in seven has 1 also been determined upon as the proportion of time; and in conformity with the wishes of the great majority of citizens of this country, the fust day of the week, commonly called Sunday, has

been set r.part to that objects The principle has received the sanction of the national legislature, ?o far as to admit a suspension of all public business on that day, except in cases of absolute necessit, or of great public utility. This principle, the committee wi uld not wish to disturb. If kept within its legitimate sphere of action, no injury can result from its observance, it should, however, be kept in mind, that the proper object of government is, lo protect all persons in the enjoyment of their religious, as well as civil rights; and not to determine for any, whether they shall esteem one day

above another, or esteem all days alike

holy.

We are aware, that a variety of

sentiment exists among the good citizens of this nation, on the subject ol

the Sabbath day; and our government

is designed for the protection ot one, a; much as for another. The Jews, w ho

in this country are as free as Christians

and entitled to the same protection

from the laws, derive their obligation

to keep the Sabbath day from the fourth

commandment ol their decalogue, an

in confoimity with that injunction, pay

religious homage lo the seventh day o the week, which we call Saturday

One denomination of Christians among

us, justly celebrated lor their piety, as

certainly as good citizens as any ollu r class, agree with the Jews in the mora! obligation of the Sabbath ;nd observe the same day. There are al-o many Chiistians anions us. who doiive iet

- 7 , 1 their obligation to observe the KVit'nalh from the decalogues, hut iv -aid ui'' Jewish Sabbath as abrogated. Kroai the example of the! Apostles of Christ, they have chosen the first day of tipweek, instead ot that day set apart in the decalogue, for lltcir n-ligious devotions. These have, generally regarded ilio observance ot thedavasa devotion

al ev.rcise, and would not more rcadi-t

y enforce it upon others, than they would enforce secret prayer or devout meditations. 1'igiug the lact, that neither their Loid nor his disciples, though often ( iisiiied by (heii .accusers f . i a violation of the S ibhath, ever enjoined its observance, they regard ila; a subject on w hich every person should

e of the legis! lilt religion is true.

also. Our government is a

ami not a reip'ious lns'uulioii.

Our Constitution recognises in every person, the right to choose his own religion, ;md to e: joy it freely, without molestation. iiaU vtr may he the religious sentiments of citizens, .and however variant, thev are alike entitled to protection from the government, so long as they do not invade the rights ot others. The transportation of the mail on the tir -I uav of the week, it la believed, does not interfere with the rights of

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discontinuance appear to be actuated hum a religious zeal, wliich may be commendable if confined to its proper sphere; but they assume a position Letter suited to an eclesiaslical than to a civil institution. They appear, in many instances, to lay it down as an axiom, that the practice is a violation of the law of God. Should Congress, in their legislative capacity, adopt the sentiment, it would establish the principle, that the Legislature is a proper tribunal to determine what are the laws of

(lock It would involve a legislative decision in a religious controversy;

and on a point in which good citizens may honestly differ in opinion, without

disturbing the peace of society, or en-

angering its liberties. If this pnncile is once introduced, it will be im

possible to define its bounds. Among

all the religious persecutions with

which almost every page of modern

history is stained, no victim eversuiTer-

ed, but for the violation of What gov ernment denominated the law of Gcd

To prevent a similar train of evils in

this country- the Constitution has wise-

y withheld from our government the

power of defining the Divine Law

It is a right reserved to each citizen;

and while he respects the equal rights

of others, he cannot be held amenable

to any human tribunal for his conclu sions.

Extensive religious combinations, to

effect a political object, are, in the opin

ion of the committee, always danger

ous. The first effort of the kind, call

for the establishment of a principle which, in the opinion of the committee would lay the foundation for danger

ous innovations upon the spirit of the

Constitution, and upon the rchgiou

rights of the citizens. If admitted, it

may be justly apprehended, that tin

lulure measures of government wil

be strongly marked, if not eventually

controlled, by the same Milluence. A

religious despotismcommences nv com

bination and intluence; and when thai

iiilii-enre begins to operate upon the political institutions of a country, the civil power soon bends under it ; and the catastrophe of other nations furnishes an awful warning of the conse-

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of every brant h of his depart::.' at it is practised osdv on the great leading mail routes, and such others a are necessary to maintain their (.onn-xions. To prevent this, would, in the opinion of the committee, he productive of ini-

i m its commercial.

h and iu its moral henrin-p-.

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l no various departments ot govern

ment repuiic, frequently in pa ace, al-

mense inp.n poiilica!, at.

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d, ( .-ui" C ( ; siiinlton iv og'.iiher row er than that of p-eisiia-

s'.on, S :r ei.liiii ing ivligvi-: observances. 1 ,e( tiie proies-oo of 'hi i-iianily recommend iheir i-eiieieu 1 in 1 oi

i.ienev idem e -!iv ( 'in i-li;i!i meekec--.- - -by lives of fee.-pi i.ance and l.o'.nas-. Let them ei:.!'iiie iheir if'"il loin struct the Igli-Ual:! to lehe'.e tinWidow and the orphan to p-iouii'i;;a!,e to the world the gospt I ef their ' aviean . recommending its precepts by tin u habitual example; government will I. nd its legitimate object in protecting them. It cannot oppose, then'., and ihi'v will not need its aid. Tin-ir mor-

i ,.n'.r c-; jen ; we near l!i presian. so full of meaning, those around u-". and e

young j'eix.iis. Frequently wo will hc.-.r (ne '.e'aih -ay to another, after making light of saercd iing is v, icked to do so -." (he reply is, I don't care." tSI'envwti v, ill bear one voung

i . 1 s n ! e 1 1 i . . , 1 1 oi or w ic'i eds ne.-s-i.ol do ii ; am

ai .- . A V ouog tiie danger of 1 1, she is i uiuing. Ion

iniuiging in some vice "It is w I'ong; I would li.e leplv I-, " I don'l

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nlliooiu, and th.it lud and oiistilu

tion; Vet the k p'v is "1 don't taie."' A young man, w ho i-, indulging in vi-eion.-i ha la i s, i. i.i v be warned of his danger; may be (old lhai ruin and dost ruction will inevitable follow, il be does

on bis (.ourse, and the reply

net abandon bis frequent !y is " !

I no voung persons tlnnk leal tins "ileii t

in sa1

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ways in war, the speediest iulircourse

ijuence. Under the. present regulations o

th? IVtOiTice Dcparfment, the rights

wilii tiie remotest parts of tiie country ; and one important object of the mail establishment is, to furnish the greatest and most economical facilities for such intercourse. The delay of the mails one whole day in seven, would require the employment of special expresses, at great expense, and sometimes with great uncertainty. The commercial, manufac(uring,and

;iicuuuial interests of uui countiy

ire so intimately connected, as to re-

uire a constant and the most expedi

tious correspondence betwixt all our sea-ports, and betwixt them and the

most interior settlements. The delay of the mails during the Sunday, would

give occasion to the employment of

mvate expresses, to such an amount,

that probably ten riders would be em

ployed where one mail stage is now running on that day; thus diverting

the revenue of that department into

mother channel; and sinking the es-

tablishmentjinto a stale of pusillanimi

ty incompatible with the dignity of the government of which it is a department.

Passengers in the mail stages, if the

mails are not permitted lo proceed on

Sunday, will be expected lo spend than

day at a tavern upon the road, gener

ally under circumstances not friendly

to devotion, and at an expense which

many are but poorly able to encounter

lo obviate these ditheulties, many will

employ extra carriages for theirconvey

ance, and become the bearers of correspondence, as more expeditious than the mail. The stage proprietors will

themselves often furnish the travellers

with those means of conveyance; so

that the effect will ultimately be only

to stop the mail, while the vehule

which convey s it will continue, and its passengers become the special messen

gers for conveying a consinerable pro

portion of what would otherwise con

stitue the contents of the mail

Nor can tlse

where the system could consistently end. If the observance of a holy day

becomes incorporated in our mstitti

lions, shall we not forbid the movement

of an army; prohibit an assault in linnif war; and lay an injunction upon our naval olliceis lo lie in the wind

a. I lnihsenco will then do infinitely more to advance, the true inietoMs of reli-l

gion, than any treasures which they may call on Congress (o clou t. The petitioners do r.ot complain of any infringement upon tbeirown rights. They enjoy ail thai Christians ought to ask at the hand of any govei nmen! protection from ail molestation in the exercise of their religious sentiments. Hovv'l, That the Committee he discharged from the further consideration of the subject.

iiuoi) AUYH.E. Never put salt in your soup before you have tasted it. 1 have known

gentlemen very much enragi d by doing so. Never burn your fingers if you can

help it. 1 eopie burn their fingers eve

ry dav, when they might have escaped

it if they had been careful.

Let no gentleman ever quarrel with

a woman. It you are trouoied wiin

icr, retreat. If she abuse you, be

silent. If she tear your cloak off, give

leryour coat. If she box your ears, jow. If she tear your eyes out, feel

your way to the door but fly.

Don t put your feet on the table.

True the members of Congress do so,

but you are not a member ol Con-

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committee discover

If you form one of a large, mixed

company, and a dilVident stranger enter

the room and take his seat among you, say something to him for heaven's sake,

even though it be only, '-I- me evening

sir." Do not let him set bolt upright.

suiTering all the apprehensions and

agonies of bashfulness, w ithout any re

lief. Ask him how he has been tell him von know his friends, and so and

so any thing will do to break the icy

stiffness into wnich.very decent fel'ow

are sometimes frozen in their dcbul be

fore a new circle.

cue" lavs tin: foundation for their de Siructioit and eternal damnation. ' t i l i .

l iiousam.s, w.io nave mien repeated this "1 don't care,"" without weighing its triPi jp.eai.hig, have, finally been given up by God to hardness of heart and i.diiHlnes of mind ; and have practically shown in their lives, that tb.ey " did not care"' for any thing but selfish gratifications, and are now weeping and wailing and gnashing their teeth in the regions oflhe damned. My young friends, bo careful bow you make use oflhisterni T don't care." Use it, and follow it up, and it will prove your destruction. On the contrary, make a practical use oflhe term, do care, and it will prove

your salvation.

WHAT I'VE SJCEX. I have seen worth humbled, and mi-

worthiness exalted, vea, even so that

the last was first and the first last.

I have seen those least cflicient in

lime of clanger, most boisterous on the

subject of military achievements.

I have seen persons far more atten

tive to the concerns of their neighbors; than their own, and prying into their affairs for the worst purposes.

I have seen stupidity allied to wealth, producing a display of splendid ignorance, highly disgusting to a sound

judgement.

1 have seen a little animal so inflated with pride, as fbbe almost full to bursting. Il resembled a man too! I have seen men put on airs of war and bloodshed, who would almost run from a lizard. 1 have seen men , who were all lliingsl to all men, and 1 have seen all men suspicious of them. I have seen enough of (his world to cause me to exclaim in the language of a black man, --white folk very unsar-tiii."'

if conscience are not invaded. Lverv

agent enters voluntarily, and it is p. resumed conscientiously, into the discharge of bis diitits, without intermeddling wi ih tin: rom-iiencc of anoth

er. I'o-tosTnvs are so regulated, as that but a small pioporlioii of the

first day of the week is required lo be ocrupied in official business. In the transportation of the mail on that day, no one agent is employed many hours, lieligious pers'ons out r into the business wilhout violating (heir own consciences, or imposing anv restraints upon others:. Pas-mgers in il e mail tlages are free to itit durin ' the hist

while upon the ocean on thai day? Consistency would seem to require it. Nor is it certain that we should stop here. Il'the principle is once established, that religion, or re ligious obser

vances, shall ue interwoven vvnu our legislative acts, we must pursue it to its ultimatum. We shall, if consistent, provide for the erection ef edifices for the worship of the Creator, and for liie support of Chiistian ministers, if we believe such measures will promote the interests of ( ,'hi islianity . It is (he settled conviction of the committee, that the only method of avoiding these coiibCquciitto, with their attendant

THE A 21 EE! I FAN' JUEt HAMC Whatever may he the 'pomp, glory

and rireiimstance' of ibe great men of

Ibi world whatever mav be the daz

zling pager.try of high life. glitter of fashionable society and splendid misery of those who believe that "those who think must govern those who toil," there is no situation in this woild more enviable than that of the plain American Mechanic free for eveiy thin" for which Heaven design d him;

untrammelled in his opinions, an. ! left to the guidance of his own genius, he walks erect iu (lie full stature of a man. Laming, with his own hands, the means by which he supports him

self, protected by a govcrnmeiif, wnit Ii like -he sun sheds its light its fostering are upon all -who r-hall gainsay his right (o enjoy the fruit of his labor, in the way which lu st may please him? Under our government, prudence, industry, and economy, art; sure to meet with Iheir reward-- and it should be rt n embered by every mechanic, (hat the rami (a piefeiiuent and cthcial dignity s v'pin to every one. All that

Navai, Ankcp!ti:.- -There are many incidents in the early naval history of our country worth preserving, among which is the following anecdote of the heroic Tingey. When be com-, mantled the Ganges in 17th), being oil" Cape .Nicola Mole, he was boarded by ;i boat from the Lnglish frigate Surprise, .and all the Lnghshmen on board were demanded, and also permission to examine the protections oflhe American seamen. Captain Tingey rctuniihe following manly and noble answer:

A public slap ( arra s no protection for her men but her flag. 1 do not expect lo succeed in a contest with youj but 1 will die .it my quarters before : man shall be taken from (be ship!"' The crew gave three hearty cheers, hastened will) al.ici it v to (heir quarters' and called for Yankee Doodle. TIir Captain oi the Surprise, on bearing of the determination of the Yankees," chose rather to pur-iie bis course, than to battle lor dead men. If you di.dil.e people, shun their soil I y, but do not i .pt V our dislike, or utter coiiiplaiutc.iainst them.