fopperies, which monarchs and aristocrats think so much of, do not weigh an ounce of lampblack, in the estimation of republicans. A republic, like a kitchen-garden, should have every thing necessary, but nothing su perfluous. To my certain knowledge, fifty years past, nothing degraded an American sooner than for him to plead for the usages of European

courts.

As the president of the United States, elect, in every station that he has stood in, has given great satisfaction to all the people, except those who were jealous of his popularity, so in the administration of the gov ernment we hope he will do likewise. If he remains little in his own eyes, he will appear great in the eyes of others. If he does not forget the rights of the people, the people will not forget him. ship between Sylla and Charibdes, the crew will rejoice. teracts all these things, the people, (not with sword and cannon,) but with little bits of paper, will give him leave of absence, and provide for him a home department.

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While we, this evening, feast on dainties, let us not forget the man who fed on acorns to defend our rights. Nor let us be unmindful of the American watchman, honest George Kremer,, who cackles but little, but lays good eggs. And let us extend the hand of friendship to the unwavering friend of the people, Martin Van Buren, now governor of New York.

The exertions made for education—the circulation of history, and the thirst of the rising generation after information, are favorable symptoms that the states will not fall into degradation and vassalage through ignorance. It is but for the United States to know their rights and corresponding duties, to be as happy and prosperous as the state of man admits of. But, clamor must be considered as a certain tax which all free governments have to pay. In the election of a chief magistrate, some will be influenced by the hopes of office, and others by personalities, and the tax of clamor will be imposed. But, when the question is fairly taken and settled by a majority, the man who murmurs is a tyrant.

To close these miscellaneous remarks, let it be remembered, that without industry, frugality, honesty, temperance, subordination to the laws, and a reverence for the precepts and spirit of religion, no government on earth can make us prosperous or happy. While we, therefore, freely animadvert upon the characters and measures of our rulers, let us be cautious of blaming them for the evils that proceed from our own errors.

While we believe that government, formed not on birth, not on conquest, not on wealth, nor on grace, but on mutual compact, is according to immutable right; let us beware, in electing agents, not to form entangling alliancies with those who differ with us in opinion. Their words will eat like a canker worm, and spread like a gangrene. When

we are in the minority, let us remain steadfast, and peaceably seek a reform, and patiently bear what our sentiments exposes us to.

When

we are in the majority, let us be assiduous to guarantee to those who differ with us the full latitude of their privileges; for heretics and minorities have both inalienable and chartered rights, of which they cannot be deprived, but by the iron hand of oppression.

God save the United States—bless the Congress—protect the beauty and booty of New Orleans, and preserve the life of ANDREW JACKSON.

ADDRESS

AT THE DEDICATION OF THE BAPTIST MEETING-HOUSE IN LANESBOROUGH, FEBRUARY 10, 1829.

Mountains of gold—rivers of oil—the cattle upon a thousand hills, and all the treasures of the earth cannot purchase a pardon of sin, nor a title to the kingdom of heaven: yet the religion of Jehovah has always cost his worshippers time and property. The excellent offering of righteous Abel consisted of the "firstlings of his flock, and the fat thereof"—the sacrifice of Noah, of the "clean beasts"—the oblation of Abraham, of "a ram, a heifer, a she goat, a turtle, and a pigeon." About the time that the Almighty brought the oppressed Israelites out of bondage, he ordained the new moon, or first day of the month. This ordained statute, the God of Jacob appointed in the life time of Joseph, before the Israelites generally understood the language of Egypt. This solemn feast-day, at every new moon, was ushered in by blowing a trumpet: Psalm lxxxi., 3, 4, 5. Soon after this the passover was appointed, and God delivered the shoulders of the Israelites from burdens, and their hands from the pots. On the second month after their deliverance the rest of the holy Sabbath was enjoined to be observed every seventh day, with a penalty of certain death.

In the religious code of laws which the Israelites received from God, at Mount Sinai, provision was made for building the Tabernacle, alias, sanctuary, at considerable expense. The gold, silver, and brass used in this building exceeded ten tons. This building was moved from place to place, with its utensils, carried partly in waggons, and partly on men's shoulders, until it was settled at Shiloh.

In the days of King Solomon, the most superb and costly temple was erected that was ever on earth. This building was a house of God, built by divine direction. The treasures which David had collected for the building of the temple, during his troublesome wars, exceeded five thousand tons of gold, and fifty thousand tons of silver, beside iron, brass, timber and stone without estimation. His personal contribution was equal to eighty-five millions of dollars.* After the tribes took possession of the

These estimations are given in whole numbers, calculated on the presumed truth, that a Hebrew talent is equal to one hundred pounds Avoirdupois. The Avoirdupois and Troy standards are distinct. Fifty-one ounces Troy are equal to fifty-six Avoirdupɔis. Fourteen pounds Avoirdupois are equal to seventeen pounds Troy.

promised land, all of them were to meet at the place which God chose three times in each year, and continue there seven or eight days. Time was spent—travel sustained, and great offerings made at these yearly feasts. And, in addition to the daily, free-will and feast-offerings, the tenth part of their yearly products was given to the priestly tribe of Levi. From the organization of the Jewish church, until the introduction of Christianity, religion bore a national character. Internal godliness was not necessary Natural birth and circumcision were

to qualify a member of the church. the prerequisites. The ordinances imposed on that church, were such as natural men could perform, consisting of what could be touched, tasted and handled, every way corresponding with their worldly sanctuary. Hence, splendor, show and majesty were proper.

That the temple of Solomon was a figure of the gospel church, admits of no doubt; but the splendor of the church consists of internal and spir. itual excellence, and not of external pomp and grandeur. The immense treasures that David and Solomon, and the kingdom expended in the temple, faintly point to the price given to redeem the church. The incarnate God purchased the church, not with gold and silver, but with his own blood. "The redemption of the soul is precious." This sanctuary and temple worship was congenial with the first Testament, but looked forward to a better covenant, established on better promises. It had no glory in comparison of that which excelled. Having answered the purposes of the night, the day-spring from on high, at length appeared, and the unveiled truth was ushered in. By a man of rusticity—fitted out for the ministry in the wilderness, (John the Baptist,) the gospel was introduced. In this beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, repentance for sin—belief in the Messiah, with correspondent fruits, were proclaimed by "the voice of one crying in the wilderness :" who also declared that the natural seed of Abraham, without repentance and faith, were serpents and vipers. John was a travelling preacher, and his success was astonishing—but he had no legal salary or support from missionary funds. He came to prepare the way of the Lord, who soon appeared. John had not known Jesus before, but by a token given: he saw him, and said to his hearers, "Behold the Lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the world!"

Jesus began his ministry in the strain that John preached, saying, "repent and believe the gospel." The incarnation of Christ is inconceivable, and of course, inexplicable. That he was God over all—the true God and eternal life—the first—in whom dwelt all the fulness of the Godheadthe creator of all things—bearing all the names and titles, and doing all the works of Israel's Jehovah, is certain. And that he was man--having flesh, bones and blood—subject to hunger, thirst, weariness, sleep, tears, and death is as certain. But the great mystery of godliness, "God manifest in the flesh," can be no more comprehended by men who believe it,

than the conception of a virgin, and her bearing a child, can be understood by those who believe he was merely a man. As a preacher, he went about doing good—preaching the gospel of the kingdom—healing all that were diseased, and granting pardon of sin to all the penitent. His public ministry was short, (but about three years,) and yet in that short period, his wonderful works, and marvelous words were so many, that a history of the whole would be too voluminous for the human mind. But, living and working miracles, was not the whole of his work: he came to lay down his life for his sheep. As a martyr, he resisted unto blood, bearing all the abuse, perjury and cruelty of implacable enemies; as a mediator, he endured that trouble of soul—that excruciating distress—that agony and bloody sweat—that forsaking of God that was necessary to vindicate the divine honor—magnify the law—make an end of sin, and bring in everlasting righteousness, that enemies might be reconciled to God. He died for our sins, according to the Scriptures; he commended his love to us, in, that when we were enemies, Christ died for the ungodly. That he died, the Jews believed, and rejoiced at the event, but that he rose from the dead, they were so 10th to believe that they denied it, add (as a body) continue to deny it unto this day. The resurrection of Christ from the dead, is the grand pivot of the controversy, between Jews and infidels, on one part, and Christians on the other. That the body of Jesus, which was bruised and wounded with whip, nails and spear, did rise from the dead and was seen-conversed with—handled and eaten with after his resurrection, is boldly affirmed to us, by the writers of the New Testament—and as promptly denied by Jews and infidels.

If the testimony of the watch, that the disciples came and stole him away while they were sleeping was true, (for although they could not tell what was done when they were sleeping, yet such an event might possibly take place) I ask what they did with his body? Could they, in a few minutes, watch, ed as they were, have secreted it from the eye of search? What became of the body? Who has ever seen it, except those who declare that it rose from the dead? The first preachers of the resurrection of Christ, did not go into a distant land to publish the strange event, so far from where it took place that the truth of it could not be tested; but (according to their orders) they began at Jerusalem, at the very place where the event took place, that every man might have it in his power to test every word which they said. The adversaries to the resurrection had every advantage to prove the imposture, if it was so. Now, if the preaching of the resurrection of Christ, by plain, simple, unlearned men, (who had nothing to expect for their labor, in this world, but the axe or the cross) gained such evidence in the minds of every class of men, that in three hundred years it overturned an empire, claiming universal sway, who can deny the truth of it? It is true that the Mahomedan religion has gained as much ground as Chris